Lakeshore News - August 31, 2011
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Lakeshore News - August 31, 2011
Lakeshore WEDNESDAY August 31 2011 Volume 1 No. 35 $1.00 NEWS editor@wayuga.com (315) FIRE/CRIME.............. 14-15 HISTORY............................19 pages 12-13 LIVING................................20 www.thelakeshorenews.com 754-6229 Body of Missing Man Found in Sodus Bay Thursday - Red Creek Home Lost on Wright Road R ED C R EE K - A f i re o n Wright Road in the Town of Sterling claimed the home of the Ralph Kent family. A neighbor called 911 shortly before 10:30 Monday morning to report she could smell smoke at the residence and that it was believed no one was at home at the time. WAYNE FARMERS TO GILLIBRAND: DON’T TAKE AWAY MIGRANT WORKERS Fire & Crime | 14-15 Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand responds to a question from the audience at Wagner’s Apple Ridge Orchard in Wolcott. Gillibrand met with about 30 local farmers and others concerned about local agriculture on Aug. 25 as part of a daylong “listening tour” of upstate New York. Most who spoke at the meeting expressed the need for consistent access to migrant labor. Full story | 5 - Butler Church Celebrates 175th BUTLER - The Butler Center Church was the honored on its 175th anniversary at a celebration on Aug. 14. The celebration included reenactments of Antoinette Brown Blackwell, a Methodist Circuit Rider and other figures impor tant to the church and the history of Butler. A chicken barbecue, ice cream social and entertainment from the Red Creek Legion Band and The Wilted Lilies filled out the day. Full Story | 3 - Sodus Bay $399,658 Grant to Study Bay SODUS BAY - SOS (Save Our Sodus) President Ed Leroux announced this week that Sodus Bay will benefit from a $399,658 three-year grant study to examine treatment for blue green algae blooms on the bay. It’s estimated that the impact of the bloom in the region can have a negative economic impact of millions of dollars. Can it really be treated with simple hydrogen peroxide? Wayne County | 8 Riding Out the Storm Are You Ready to Start School? Mike Costanza | Lakeshore News Writer George Heinz T he Wayne County Sheriff’s Office reports locating the missing person from Tuesday, August 23 in the Village of Sodus Point. George H. Heinz, age 21, of Shaker Tract Road in the Town of Huron, was last seen at approximately 2:30 a.m. by a group of friends on the dock at Krenzer Marina on Sodus Bay. Heinz was reported missing by his family after he failed to return home. Heinz’s vehicle was located in the vicinity of the Drowning | 14 Bob Day of Bob Day Photography in Fair Haven sent the Lakeshore News this photo of some visitors to the West Barrier Bar taking advantage of the unusual surf from Hurricane Irene. For more photos of sunday’s storm, turn to page | 15 New Store in Clyde Submitted by Roland Micklem I t’s only been a few years since the P&C Food Store in Clyde packed up and left town, but to me-as well as to the good citizens of Clyde and the surrounding area-it seemed like a lifetime. Minus the P&C, we had to make do with the Dollar Store behind the library, which offers canned and packaged food, but no fresh cut animal flesh or anything with leaves or peelings. For me and other folks without their own set of motorized wheels, getting fresh meat and produce in the absence of store within walking or biking distance was a challenge we Walt Votra didn’t need, given the smorgasbord of other problems we have to deal with every day. New Clyde Store | 3 A re your kids ready for the rigors of learning? Children have to be well-fed and rested in order to gain the most from their time in the classroom. Unfortunately, appreciable numbers of kids head to school without the basics they need to excel. Drooping eyelids prevent students from keeping their educational goals in sight, and a growling stomach can drown out the sound of learning. The Lakeshore News offers parents a few tips to help them prepare their kids for that first bell-and every one thereafter. Dr. Beth Orlowski, D. O., a pediatrician with the Rochester General Medical Group who practices in Newark, says parents should start out by helping their kids shake off the habits Ready to start school | 4 Sodus Highway Superintendent Primary Experience vs. Change Mike Costanza | Lakeshore News Writer R egistered Republicans heading to the polls in Sodus on Sept. 13 will choose one of two candidates for their party’s slot for Highway Superintendent on the November ballot. Both pledge to improve the town’s infrastructure. Bill DuBois After over 11 years as Town of Sodus Highway Superintendent, Bill DuBois hopes to have the chance to serve the town for another term. Sodus Highway Superintendent | 4 2 OPI N IO N Looking for Military Personnel To the Editor: We are trying to put together a list of service men and women from this area and also those have been in Red Creek for several years. Please call or send your name and information to Dennis Hadcock 315-754-6271. This is to update the Memorial at Veterans Park. Thank you. - Dennis Hadcock, Red Creek Wake Up America To the Editor: I found this in my email the other day and thought I would share it with everyone. ...Just because they borrowed my money, doesn’t make my benefits some kind of charity or handout. Congressional benefits life free health care, outrageous retirement packages, 67 paid holidays, three weeks paid vacation, unlimited paid sick days: now that’s welfare; and they have the nerve to call my retirement entitlements. Someone please tell me what the devil is wrong with all the people that run this country. We’re broke and can’t help our seniors, veterans, orphans, homeless, etc.? In recent months, probably years now, we have provided aid to Haiti, Chile, Pakistan..home of Bin Laden...literally billions of dollars. Our retired seniors living on fixed incomes receive no aid, nor do they get any breaks while our government gives hundreds of billions to foreign countries. They call Social Security and Medicare entitlements, even though most of us have been paying for them all our working lives. And now, when it’s time for us to collect, the government is running out of money, and in recent months they have had the nerve to upset our people by saying they weren’t going to send their Social Security checks. Can you imagine the boom-a-rang effect that would have? Think about it. Why did the government borrow from our Social Security in the first place? If it was us doing that, it would be called embezzlement. We have many adoptable children in the U.S. who are shoved aside (because they have made the laws of adoption so strict here in the U.S.A.) to make room for the adoption of foreign orphans. The question should be why. America: a country where we have homeless without shelter, children going to bed hungry, elderly going without needed medications, mentally ill going without treatment, and what about the rest of us that just want a decent living to be able to take care of our own. Imagine if our government gave us the same support they give the people who hate us? And imagine if our government representatives, including our president and past presidents, unlined their pockets and tried living like most of us: check to check. Bet they couldn’t do it! People, something needs to be done, but how to go about it? - Rhonda M. Morgan, Wolcott LAKESHORE NEWS | Wednesday, August 31, 2011 We welcome your opinions. Please email your letters of 500 words or less to editor@wayuga.com or mail them to 6784 Main St., Red Creek, NY 13143. We MUST verify the author of each letter, even if you wish to have your name withheld from publication, so please don’t forget to sign your letter. Wednesday, August 31, 2011 | LAKESHORE NEWS 175th Anniversary Celebrated in Butler Contributed by Dorothy Wiggins, Butler Town Historian T he Butler Historical Preservation Society would like to thank all who helped and / or attended the 175th anniversary celebration of the Butler Center Church on Sunday, August 14, 2011. Festivities started with a church service. This was attended by members of the Butler, Countryside and Victory Methodist Churches. Many others joined these congregations to fill the church to capacity. Pastor Mary Robinson gave the sermon portraying Antoinette Brown Blackwell, the first woman ordained as a minister in the U.S. This historic ordination took place in South Butler, New York on September 15, 1853. The scripture was read by Rev. Hani Khoury, a former pastor of the church. The benediction was given by Rev. Daniel Benedict. Rev. Benedict, in 1966, rode his horse to the Butler Center Church, reenacting the Methodist Circuit Riders of the past. The church service was followed by a delicious chicken barbecue prepared and served by the South Butler Fire Department. Many people then participated in a cemetery walk in the cemetery behind the church. Nine former residents of the Town of Butler were featured. Bertha VanVleck was portrayed by Barb Mead, Thomas Armstrong by Morgan Deleel, James Wing by Bob Stell, John Seymour Roe by Henry Felker, Lucius Viele by Dic Lasher, Lydia Prichard by Sharon Roberts, Chloe Trent Hibbard by Carol Spellman, Lucius Hibbard by Tyler Deleel and Abel Wing by Al Keebler. Next came a delightful and inspiring program in the very warm, packed church. The Wilted Lilies, a very enthusiastic group of singers from the Montezuma area started things off. A short history of the Butler Center Church was given by Dorothy Wiggins, Butler Town Historian. A community choir directed by Joan Youngman and accompanied by Kalen Lange, presented four numbers - “Church in the Wildwood,” “Impossible Dream,” “Lord’s Prayer” and “May the Good Lord Bless and Keep You.” Kaylen Lange received a standing ovation for his wonderful piano solo. The program closed by more songs from the Wilted Lilies. The day ended with the annual ice cream social and band concert. Rain failed to dampen the wonderful music of the Red Creek Legion Band or the audience’s appetite for ice cream. Parking was at the Butler Town Hall and Butler Highway Department. People were shuttled to and from the church grounds by horses and wagons. New Clyde Store I therefore found cause for celebration when Scrap Paper reader June Blake emailed me with the news that there was a new store in Clyde that would be carrying a respectable inventory of meats, veggies and fruit, and other items that we’d been having to leave town to procure. Walt’s Hometown Meats and Deli on Columbia street across the way from the laundromat, opened its doors a week or so ago with so little fanfare that I’d passed it by several times without noticing it was there. Walt Votra was owner and operator of the Red and White Food Store in North Rose from 1989 until May of ‘11, when the business climate forced him to close. He’d been with the store since 1980, when it was under the ownership and management of his father-in-law, Joseph Cimineri. At the urging of his wife Joanne-and as Walt admits, against his better judgment-he reopened in Clyde. Thanks to his landlord, Tom Whitcomb, who rejuvenated the space and was willing to charge an affordable rent, Walt’s enterprise is up and running and promises to be a real asset to the community. Although the shelves were not completely full during my visit, Walt intends to carry a complete inventory of dairy products, meats, fresh baked goods, bananas and other fruit, fresh vegetables, plus fruit salads, ham and cheese quiche, subs, and other items from the deli. He’ll be able to serve folks who rely on the electronic equivalent of food stamps as soon as he receives his EBT (Electronic Benefits Transfer) authorization. The store will celebrate its Grand Opening over the Labor day weekend. Its hours: Monday through Friday from 9 to 6, and Saturdays 8 to 4. Walt’s new store has greatly simplif ied my own routine. Riding a bicycle in hot weather, which I have to do much of the 3 Continued From pg. 1 time in order to get where I need to go, causes me to sweat and lose needed salts, which if not replaced, result in the onset of painful leg cramps a few hours after I’ve quit riding for the day. One of these salts contains potassium, and bananas are about the most potassium rich food one is likely to find. And since perishables like bananas are found only in grocery stores, and since there was no grocery store within 10 miles of my digs in Savannah, to get this necessary dietary supplement meant cranking out a minimum of 20 miles, often as not in weather that was too hot, too cold, too windy, too rainy or snowy, or in other words, too extreme to be out in the open on a pedal powered machine. But the distance bet ween Clyde and Savannah is a totally manageable one, and as I go to Clyde almost every day on some errand or another, there’s no problem making a visit to Walt’s a part of my daily schedule. I will not bore you with the advantages and disadvantages of bike trips to Wolcott, Lyons, and Glenwood Foods on Rte. 318, and which destination I chose for any given day for a banana run was pretty much determined by whim alone. Thanks Walt, for moving your market to our town. Lakeshore Living Huron The Town of Huron was created from the Town of Wolcott on February 25, 1826. The town, originally called Port Bay, consists of a little over 21,800 acres. Huron lies on Lake Ontario. Extending into the town in its northwest corner is a part of Great Sodus Bay. East Bay extends into the town in the north and a part of Port Bay extends into the town in its northeast corner. The lakeshore rises to a series of bluffs - the largest of which, Chimney Bluffs, rose 175 feet above the lake. On March 17, 1834, the town of Port Bay became the Town of Huron in honor of the Huron Indian tribe. The first settler in the town of Huron, Capt. William Helms, arrived in 1796 from Virginia. Among the household of Capt. Helms to make the long journey north were seventy slaves, who were used to clear the land. Huron was also home to one of the most unique religious groups in the country. In February 1826, the Shakers, or United Society of Believers in Christ’s Second Coming, purchased a tract of land consisting of 1,331 53/100 acres, the eastern portion of which was located in the town of Huron. The Shaker Community was an egalitarian society. They were a celibate group, hardworking, scrupulously honest and as self-sufficient as possible. The Sodus Shakers were the first to package seeds for sale and established a successful business and a reputation for quality. Information from the Wayne County Website The Shaker Community was not to be long lived in Wayne County, however. William H. Adams, a Lyons attorney was an enthusiastic supporter of the Erie Canal and had a dream to build another canal from the Erie in the town of Galen to Sodus Bay. He reasoned that a canal to Sodus Bay would develop a port that would outrival Rochester and Oswego. The route of the proposed canal was right through the ShakerTract. Fearing for the safety of their community, the Shakers reluctantly sold the property in Wayne County and moved to Groveland in Livingston County in 1837. The population of Huron today is just over 2,100. Fruit farming and processing are the major industries of this rural town along Ontario’s shore. 4 Sodus Highway Superintendent LAKESHORE NEWS | Wednesday, August 31, 2011 Ready to Start School Continued From pg. 1 “I want to be able to give back to the community what my community has given to me,” says DuBois, who is running in the Republican primary for a slot on November’s ballot. DuBois says he “began riding wing on a snowplow” for Sodus as a part time worker on its road crews about 43 years ago. He was elected Highway Superintendent in 2000, taking his first full-time job with the town. DuBois says that since that time, the town has blacktopped more than 7.5 miles of gravel road, added “quite a few new water lines,” and upgraded its road equipment, much of which was from the 1970’s when he took office. “I’ve built up a very good fleet of equipment, along with the help of the town board,” he says. He hopes to be able to continue such work in 2012. “I would like to see the infrastructure in this town a lot better than it is now,” he says. DuBois is also part owner and operator of the DuBois Fruit Farm in Sodus, he says. The 63-year-old is the father of two grown children. Gregory Allman Gregory Allman says Sodus’s roads are in need of major improvements. “The upkeep of them, I do not believe, has been adequate over the years,” he says. The result can be seen and felt, “by the cracks and the bumps and the missing asphalt, high shoulders and water holesÑwhen it rains,” he says. Allman, a newcomer to politics, says the solution to the problem goes beyond repaving sections of the town’s roads. “It’s time for a change in the position of the Highway Superintendent,” he says. Allman refused to criticize his opponent. He did pledge that, if elected, he would seek feedback from Sodus residents about “the problems in the town that I could address,” he says. He would categorize and prioritize the projects his department could tackle, while keeping Sodus residents apprised of the costs those his department undertook, he says. Allman says he has been a paving contractor for 27 years and owns and heads the local firm Double AA Driveways, where he supervises as many as five people at a time. He also owns David Allman Fruit Farms. Allman says he and his son manage the farm, as well as four others they rent. Allman is a veteran-he speaks with a touch of pride of his six years as a heavy equipment operator in the US Navy, which he left with the rank of petty officer. He also revs up his motorcycle to join other members of Region 2 of the New York State Patriot Guard when they are invited to escort the funerals of fallen soldiers, he says. The 49-year-old is the father of four children, two of them grown. developed during the lackadaisical summer days. “Summertime, everybody’s on their own little schedule,” Orlowski says. “I try to encourage the parents, two weeks before school starts, to try to get back into a routine.” That routine must include bedtimes that allow kids to get the sleep they need. “I prefer that they get a good 10 hours of sleep,” Orlowski says. An appreciable number of US kids don’t get the sleep they need. Studies by the National Sleep Foundation, a non-profit that suppor ts sleep -related research, have revealed that 27 percent of American kids spend less time than they need in healthy, regenerative sleep. Evidence is piling up that the condition contributes to poor academic performance. “They just can’t concentrate as well in school in the morning if they’re not getting a good amount of sleep,” Orlowski explained. The foundation reports that lack of daily, effective rest can contribute to irritability, anxiety, and depression, and other conditions. It also compromises the body’s immune system, and might indirectly lead to obesity. Many factors can keep kids from getting the sleep they need, Orlowski says, starting with the busy schedules today’s kids often follow. School-age children, particularly as they grow older, tend to spend more and more of their after-school time on sports, homework, or other activities, pushing their bedtimes farther and farther back. Moreover, some of those after-school activities might impede a child’s ability to sleep after he or she has hit the pillow. Researchers are studying whether the use of video games, computers, or cell phones before bedtime might decrease the user’s ability to sleep soundly. If you’re not sure whether your kids are getting the sleep they need, you might talk to them about it, and to their teachers-a teacher can spot a child’s drooping eyes and difficulty attending to lessons. OK, now that your kids are up, washed, and dressed, what’s next? For most kids, that should be breakfast. According to the American Dietetic Association, breakfast is extremely important for children and teens, providing an early-morning boost that can prepare students for learning. A joint Harvard University/ Massachusetts General Hospital study found that children who regularly ate breakfast scored higher on standardized tests, exhibited better classroom behavior, and were more focused than those who skipped the meal. Children who star ted their days with breakfast have averaged a whole letter grade higher in math than those who didn’t get that important early-morning source of energy. Those who started their days with breakfast were also found to consume healthier diets and lower amounts of saturated fats and other unhealthy substances, and to have lower body mass indexes-an important indicator of the future risk of obesity. Unfor tunately, not all kids head off to school with something good in their stomachs. A variet y of conditions can conspire to send children out without an early-morning meal, from poverty to the difficulty of getting a child or adolescent out of bed. “They’re just having enough time to get themselves dressed and out the door to catch the bus,” Orlowski says. Parental habits can add to the problem, Orlowski says. In essence, if you don’t see any value in breakfast, your kids probably won’t, as well. If you are in doubt as to whether your child functions well without breakfast, ask his or her teachers how well they do in class, particularly before lunch. Orlowski says that kids who have trouble paying attention, concentrating, or grasping concepts in class or are disruptive might be suffering from the lack of a good breakfast. OK, let’s say you want to send your kids out the door with the nourishment they need to do well in school. How can you do that in the midst of hectic school mornings? To begin with, breakfast doesn’t need to be a complicated meal. Parents and their kids can choose from a variety of foods for an earlymorning repast, though professionals agree that the meal should include foods rich in whole grains, fiber, and protein, and be low in sugar. “A bowl of cereal with some fresh fruit, I think, is an excellent breakfast,” Orlowski says. Breakfast advocates suggest that parents prepare as many of the ingredients as possible the night before, and draw their kids into planning menus, so as to help them accept the meal and its importance. Some parents might be able to meet their kid’s needs for earlymorning meals while avoiding the hassle of providing them at home. Hannibal Central School District Food Service Manager Debbie Richardson says she and her staff provide low-cost or free breakfasts to about 365 students each day classes are in session under the School Breakfast Program, a national meal program funded by the US government and the state. Any of Hannibal’s students can sit down to breakfast at the Continued From pg. 1 beginning of the school day, Richardson says. The balanced meals include combinations of breads, fruits or fruit juices, and proteins, and exclude highsugar foods. There is even something Richardson calls a “Hannimuffin.” “It’s an egg and a cheese on a whole-wheat English muffin,” she says. Students whose families meet Federal income guidelines can qualif y for free break fasts, Richardson says. Now that your kids are fueled and ready for class, you might help them on with their backpacks. Upon hefting those packs, some parents might be tempted to ask, “What the heck have you got in there-bricks?” Studies have shown that students of all ages can shoulder as much as 20 percent of their own weight as they head off to school. “The high school kids often have heavier packs, with books and such,” Orlowski says. If you weigh in at 150 pounds, think about hefting a 30-pound bag filled with a laptop, textbooks, pens, gym clothes and other items onto a bus, into school, and up the stairs to class. Several websites that cater to parents have suggested that backpacks that are overloaded or improperly used might contribute to shoulder and lower back pain or injuries in children and teenagers. While a search of the literature revealed a mixed view of the risks overloaded backpacks might present, parents might be well to pay attention to how much their children carr y around with them, and how they do it. The American Academy of Orthopedics suggests that parents make sure their kids use backpacks that, unlike shoulder bags, can distribute loads evenly to both shoulders. Even students who are using backpack s should avoid overloading them, and distribute their loads as evenly as possible. “I actually recommend that they take some of the books out and they actually carry some up front, and the rest of them in the backpack,” Orlowski says. If they can, students should carr y their books and other materials in wheeled bags, Orlowski says, thereby avoiding the risk of carrying overloaded bags throughout the day. Now that your child is out the door, it is time to breathe a sigh of relief and head off to work. Then it hits you: the school doesn’t have your work number! School officials advise parents to make sure their children’s schools have up-to-date emergency contact information and lists of their health problems, physical limitations, allergies and medications. 5 Wednesday, August 31, 2011 | LAKESHORE NEWS Gillibrand A Mike Costanza | Lakeshore News Writer group of Wayne County farmers gave Sen. K irsten Gillibrand a message last week in Wolcott: the federal government needs to give them consistent access to the foreign workers who labor on their farms. “If we don’t soon get a fix for agricultural labor and our seasonal employees, nothing else is going to matter,” said Phil Wagner, owner of Wagner’s Apple Ridge Orchard, who hosted the gathering for the New York Apple Association. Gillibrand, the first US senator to sit on the Senate Agriculture Committee in 40 years, visited Wolcott while on an all-day “listening tour” that took her across upstate New York. A press release said she planned to focus on federal policies and programs that could create rural jobs, but the 30-or-so people who gathered at Wagner’s farm, many of them fruit or dair y farm owners, had other ideas. According to f igures from Cornell Universit y ’s Cornell Farmworker Program, New York employs as many as 80,000 migrant, seasonal and year-round agricultural workers, many of them from Mexico and Central America. Mary Jo Dudley, the director of the program, said migrants make up the majority of the estimated 4,000 people who work in agriculture in Wayne County at the height of the fruit picking season. Up to an estimated 1,000 agricultural workers could labor on Cayuga County’s farms at the season’s peak , Dudley says, many of them migrants. Wagner and the other farmers who spoke up at last week’s meeting said they ’ve been unable to find local workers to harvest their crops even in this time of high employment. He said that without the five migrant workers who are currently working on his farm, he couldn’t get his apple crop in. Photographer on the Go Bill Huff, Jr. WAYUGA Staff Photographer > A gentleman fisherman enjoys a afternoon of fishing at Third Creek, Sodus Bay Continued From pg. 1 “My crop would fall to the ground, and I would probably file bankruptcy next summer,” he said. Some farms employ as many as 60 migrant laborers during the har vest season, Wagner said. Though he and the other farmers who spoke to the Lakeshore News said those they’ve hired are legally able to work in the US, they were concerned that the US government might restrict their access to those workers. Nancy Wolf, whose family owns a local dairy farm, said the farm installed robotic milking machines out of fear that the labor needed to milk its cows might disappear. “We need to focus on getting people here, and them being able to work,” Wolf said. Many at the meeting called for changes in the laws and regulations regarding migrant labor, and some pushed Gillibrand to work for passage of the Agricultural Job Opportunities, Benefits and Securities Act, also known as the “AgJOBS” bill. Gillibrand and five other Democratic senators, Robert Menendez of New Jersey, Patrick Leahy of Vermont, Dick Durbin of Illinois and Chuck Schumer of New York introduced the bill as part of the Comprehensive Immigration Reform Act of 2011. The AgJOBS bill would create a program whereby many undocumented farm workers and agricultural guestworkers could gain temporary immigration status based on their past work experience. Workers who continued performing agricultural work would then have the chance of gaining permanent resident status. The AgJOBS bill would also revise the existing “H-2A” agricultural guestworker program, giving such workers more protections from employer exploitation. The revisions could render work in the US more attractive to such workers. Variations of the AgJOBS bill have been introduced in Con- gress over the last 10 years or so, but died before they saw the light of passage. The Comprehensive Immigration Reform Act is currently in committee. Gillibrand said comprehensive immigration reform probably will not make it through Congress this year. “It’s pure politics,” she said. “I cannot find one Republican senator who would do immigration reform.” Gillibrand pledged to push for immigration reforms that could address farmers’ labor needs, and called upon those present to join in the fight for the kinds of legislative changes that could alleviate their labor problems. “ What we have to do, as a communit y, is work harder on having our views be heard stronger and more directly and more aggressively,” she said. State Assemblyman Bob Oaks, R-Macedon, joined Gillibrand at last week’s meeting. As it ended, Oaks said everyone there would be “greatly appreciative” for any efforts she undertook “on behalf of immigration and the availability of labor.” Some in Wolcott warned that without such efforts, farmers could turn away from fruit growing in the future and begin growing grains, which are less labor-intensive. “It would be an awful shame to see this (land) go into corn and soybeans,” says John Sorbello, president of the Wayne County Farm Bureau. That change would prove difficult for those who work the fields, as well. Jose Luis Garcia has come to Wagner’s farm from his home in Oaxaca, Mexico each harvesting season for the last three years. Garcia does not speak English, but Lakeshore News was able to inter view him through an interpreter. When asked what has brought him all those miles year after year, he answered that work in the US allowed him to give his wife and two children “a better life.” Then he turned, and began picking apples again. Wave of Migrant Labor Can Raise Local Bottom Lines Robin Delf, co-owner Bob’s Big M in Wolcott, says migrant workers can boost her grocery store’s business as much as 15 percent on some nights during the harvest season. Mike Costanza | Lakeshore News Writer Advocates for migrant workers say the laborers produce more than the fruits and vegetables they nurture and pick on farms in and around Wayne County. “They have a big impact on the local economy,” says Jim Schmidt, director of Farmworker Legal Services, a statewide non-profit that provides legal assistance to migrant and seasonal farm workers. Local merchants might see that impact in rising bottom lines. Robin Delf, co-owner of Bob’s Big M in Wolcott, says that on some nights during the peak harvesting season as many as 200 migrant workers can join the regular customers heading into the market. “They come in on Fridays,” she says. The worker’s purchases of food and other supplies can raise the market’s take for the day by as much as 15 percent, says Delf, who puts on two extra cashiers on Fridays to deal with the additional customers. In Wayne County, the peak harvesting season ranges from mid-August through the end of October While local merchants might say migrant workers can boost their bottom lines, real figures regarding the economic impact of such workers on New York’s communities are not available, in part due to the difficulty of counting those who generally work and live out of the public eye. Mary Jo Dudley, director of the Cornell Farmworker Program of Cornell University, estimates that most of the 4,000 agricultural laborers who work in Wayne County during the peak season are migrants. Schmidt, who has worked on migrant labor issues for about 30 years, estimates that Wayne County farms employ about 6,000 migrant laborers during the season. He estimates that during that period the number of migrant workers comes to no more than 2,000 and 1,000 respectively in Oswego and Cayuga County. Those workers spend as 50 percent of their incomes on food, rent, and other goods or services in the com munities in which they work, Schmidt estimates. Some of that money comes to parts of Oswego County. Susan Hurlbut, co-owner of the Hannibal Quick Mart, says the influx of migrant laborers during harvest season increases traffic into her store. “They usually cash their checks at the bank, and a lot of them come over here,” she says. “When the migrant workers leave in the fall, we know it.” Unfortunately the wave of workers doesn’t float all boats. Down the road, Kim Fitzer, owner of Kim’s Village Café in Hannibal, says the seasonal influx of migrant labor doesn’t affect the traffic into her business. “I don’t get any of them in here,” Fitzer says. 6 WAY N E Birthing Class Series Scheduled NEWARK - The next series of five Prenatal Childbirth Education Classes will begin Wednesday, Sept. 7 and will be held weekly through Oct. 5 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the “Friends for the Day” facility on the NewarkWayne Hospital Campus. Terri Williams, R.N. from the Bir thing and Women’s Care Unit at Newark-Wayne Community Hospital will facilitate the classes. All parents are encouraged to attend to learn about the labor and delivery process and how to care for their newborn infant. Parents delivering at Newark-Wayne and at Rochester General Hospitals are eligible to attend at no cost. The fee for parents delivering at other hospitals is $50 per class. Light heart-healthy refreshments will be available. For more information, contact the Birthing Center 332-2230. Registration is encouraged. To register, please call 1(877)922LINK (5465). Red Creek Legion to Hold 9-11 Ceremony RED CREEK - This is the 10th anniversary of September 11, 2001. The Red Creek American Legion will have a ceremony at Veterans Park in Red Creek on Sunday, Sept. 11 at 3 p.m. for the community. The Legion Honor Guard and a flyover will take place. Rev. Walter Schneider will be the guest speaker. Audubon Center Pilots Youth Sportsmen LAKESHORE NEWS | Wednesday, August 31, 2011 The oldest newspaper in Wayne County RED CREEK Hope for All Walter M. Schneider Pastor, Hope Community Lutheran 947-5408 | Main St., Red Creek Sportsman Volunteer Dave Odell instructs youth on how to set up decoys. SAVANNAH - A dozen 12 to conservation,” said Montezuma 14 year-old-youth completed Audubon Center Frank Moses. the Montezuma Audubon Cen- “The decline of hunting is a ter’s 1st Annual Youth Sports- major threat to our mission man We ek on Friday, Aug. in protecting and enhancing 19. Throughout the five day habitat for birds and other wildprogram, participants successfully acquired their Hunter Education, Bow Hunting, and Waterfowl Identification Certificates. We designed the week for kids to have f u n i n t h e Sportsman Volunteer Dave Odell shows youth how summer while to hunt from a duck blind. becoming more connected to life,” said Moses. “Sportsmen the conservation value of hunt- contribute much needed reing,” said Audubon Teacher- sources toward habitat whether Naturalist Frank Morehouse it’s through taxes on firearms, who is also a certified NYSDEC purchasing duck stamps, or Hunter Education Instructor. through donations to conserva“The kids not only got to go tion groups.” home with their certificates, but Bass Pro Shops of Auburn has they also left with a heightened been the Center’s top sportsman appreciation of the Montezuma sponsor in addition to some We tlan ds Co mp l e x an d it s support from other sponsors importance to both game and like Tarjac of Waterloo. “These non-game wildlife.” programs for youth are impor“This is just one piece of our tant for the future of outdoor initiative to connect young sports and conservation,” said sportsmen to hunting’s role in Bass Pro of Auburn General Manager James King. “Instilling stewardship into the next generation through hunting is one of the best investments we can make.” T he Montezuma Audub on Center has been hosting Hunter Education courses since it was built in 2006 and also will be holding the 4th Annual Robert DeRoo Memorial Youth Conservation Dinner and Hunt on Oct. 7 and 8. Also, in the afternoon of Oct. 8, Ducks Unlimited will be hosting a “Family Hunter’s Party” at the Center. Along with Ducks Unlimited, other partners supporting the Center’s sportsman initiative have been the NYSDEC, the Wayne County Federation of Sportsmen’s Clubs, and volunteers from the Friends of the Montezuma Wetlands Complex. S everal days ago, I had an interesting discussion with a colleague. We talked over a number of concerns about “church” and programs designed to make church more effective. At one point, he said he had read an item somewhere about shrinking one’s spirituality. My immediate response was, “Aren’t we supposed to be fostering spirituality? Are you saying we are to shrink it?” My friend answered, “Look it up; it will change your mind.” When I had the chance, I did just that and found it to be intriguing. The author’s name is Johnson. Beyond that I have no information. Here’s his thesis: spirituality isn’t all it’s cracked up to be. After reading the article a couple of times, I drew the conclusion that I had a lot to think about. The author contends that the Christian life isn’t about growth for the sake of growth. If there’s a truth anywhere about religion in general and Christianity in particular, it brings our focus on God and not on some doit-yourself efforts that leave us feeling better about ourselves. We can actually structure a lifestyle that gives us the appearance of divinely appointed knights in shining armor. Having come to that conclusion, Johnson would probably say that we’re catching the drift of his writing. What he’s telling us is that when all that we have are rituals and self-discipline, we’re moving in the wrong direction. We’re perpetuating the myth that we’ve got to be “good” in order to make it in the eyes of God. One more statement that Johnson makes stirred the soup a little faster: The Bible isn’t about you; it’s for you. No matter how much we’d like, the message of the Bible isn’t about us. It’s all about God. In fact, the Bible says that we lost out in the race for recognition back in the Garden of Eden. Human beings have fallen flat on their faces since, and the notion is that we’ve all sinned and fall short of the glory of God. Don’t get me wrong, now. I’m not saying that we should, therefore, have at it and live it up without regard to any notions of morality. Not at all. The Bible is about God’s work, not ours. God comes to us, claims us and makes us His own. From that point on, we live faithful lives, not because we must but because we grab hold of God’s grace and move into areas of ser vice and goodness. That means that the ten commandments become guidelines and not statements of obligation. In my Christian understanding, we respond to the overwhelming love that God showed us in Jesus Christ and then live fruitful lives. Did you ever hear what the Apostle James wrote? Here it is: “Faith without works is dead.” Faith comes first; good deeds are the outcome and proof. Think about it. Are you trying to cut the mustard with God? Give it up; let Him take care of it. He began life, and He knows what He wants done with it. Child Safety Seat Inspection in Newark NEWARK - Wayne County Public Health is sponsoring a child safety seat inspection event on Saturday, Sept. 17 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Newark Fire Department located at 150 East Miller Street, Newark. Parents must have the child present in order for their car seat to be inspected. If the seat fails inspection, a new seat will be provided. Technicians will assist parents with the installation of the seats and will answer any questions. We reserve the right to limit the number of seats provided to each family. If you have questions regarding this event or child safety seats, please contact Lisa O’Dell, Wayne County Public Health at 315946-5749. Wednesday, August 31, 2011 | LAKESHORE NEWS The oldest newspaper in Wayne County CLYDE Clyde & Beyond Lois Benning S 923-7214 lobenews@gmail.com ummer is just about gone which means that soon Autumn will be here with its display of the colorful leaves, cooler weather and lots of activities that have been on hold for the summer. School resumes and everyone needs to be extra alert with students walking to school and crossing streets. What is happening in our area in the next few weeks? Summer of Rose Concerts The summer concert series concludes with Dan Duggan and Friends on Sept. 1. Duggan is a master hammer dulcimer musician and delights audiences wherever he plays. Door prizes, snacks and good music each week rounds out this series. The communities can be grateful for all the businesses and persons who have financially sponsored the music. Let them know that you have appreciated being able to hear the variety of musicians that they have sponsored. Clyde Grange to resume breakfasts On Sept. 11 from 8 a.m. to noon, you can leave the cooking to their members and enjoy a breakfast of pancakes, French toast, sausage, home fries, eggs your way, applesauce and beverage. That day will be the 10th anniversary of 9/11 and Jim Murphy will be playing patriotic music while the breakfast is served. SPAN to hold first Flea Market and Antique Marketplace On both Sept. 10 and 11, this group is sponsoring a special event at the Bricco Warehouse Building #5 (old Hemingway Canning Factory) on Geneva Street. In addition to those exhibiting or selling items, they have some special music planned for your enjoyment. Food will be available. They hope to have some items that might entice you to make some early Christmas purchases or just purchase an item for yourself or for family birthdays or anniversaries. Local organizations will be providing information on their groups also. If you would like to take part or want more information, contact Rose Jeanne (923-7348) or Colleen (923-5491). The event will be open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sept. 10 and from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sept. 11. Savannah Potato Festival to be held Sept. 16, 17 and 18 at new location. The festival will be held at Firemen’s Field on Route 89 N this year. Look for their publicity in local advertising as to what will be happening. Old favorites like the potato wrestling, tractor pulls, potato shoot offs, car show, tractor display and tractor pulls, music, parade, fire works, photograph contest, floral decoration contest, potato soup contest and much more will be happening. Come out and join them for some of your favorite activities and see what new things have been added. Savannah Congregational Church The parishioners will have a booth at the Savannah Potato Festival on September 17 and will be having a Silent Auction on themed baskets. Some of the themes are Baby, Chocolate Lovers, Ice Cream, Fun Night, Tea Time, Wine, Games and many more will be available. The church quilters continue to meet on two Saturdays each month from 10 to noon to make items for their bazaar table at the Cookie Walk. They will also have three quilts that they will raffle off with the drawing being held on Dec. 10 which will be the date of the Annual Cookie Walk. Contact Barb Mead (923770) for more information on the quilting group if you are interested in joining them. Savannah Community Church With their new pavilion complete, the church will be celebrating with a church picnic on Sept. 11. At the 10 a.m. worship service, a special remembrance of the 10th anniversary of 9-11 will be held and also a recognition to celebrate the fact that the mortgage on the church now has a zero balance. This will indeed be a day to celebrate and praise God. The Praise and Study group will continue to meet each Wednesday from 7-8 p.m. at the church on Seneca Street and is being led by Pastor Gary Gilbert. St. Patrick Church--Savannah Once again, they will have a booth at the Savannah Potato Festival on Sept. 17 and 18 where you can purchase potato soup, baked potatoes with toppings and more. They are ask- ing parishioners to donate toppings for the potatoes. Contact Mary Colquhoun (365-2870) for more information. The names of Noreen Kanaley, candidate for Town of Galen Council member and Norma Lancaster, candidate for Town Clerk were switched in the Democrat caucus picture. Health Fair in Clyde The Mothers’ and Children’s Health Fair was held in the Clyde Village Park from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Aug. 20. According to Emilie C. Sisson, Manager, from the Wayne County Rural Health Network, over 250 people attended this year to visit the 20 non-profits groups participating in the event. Those non-profits participating were: Wayne County Rural Health, Co mmunit y C are N e t wo r k , Clyde Family Health Center, Wayne County Public Health, Sodus Community Health, 21st Century After School Program, Fidelis Care NY, Wayne County Sheriff’s Office, Newark-Wayne Community Hospital, NWCH Surgical Services, RGMG Pedi- WAY N E atrics, Legal Assistance of Western NY, Roosevelt’s Children Center, Finger Lakes Otolaryngology, S2AY Rural Health Network, Wayne CAP-AmeriCorps, RPCN@ Rushville Community Health Center, Clyde Grange, Teddy Bear Clinics and The Little Red Wagon. Six children won bikes for their participation in the coloring contest. They were: Age group 2-4: Emma Newark, age 4 from Newark and Logan Keeling, age 4 from Macedon. Age group 5-8: Alexis O’Neil, age 8 from Lyons and Damien Countr yman from Macedon. Age group 9-12: Alison Avery, age 9 from Newark and Joseph Stout age 12 from Wolcott. This was a great oppor tunity for individuals attending to meet with representatives from the various non-profits to learn about their services and to talk with and ask questions about how they might use their services and to obtain information on who and how to contact these organizations. 7 Transition from High School to Adult Life Workshop WAYNE COUNTY - Every student who has an Individualized Education Program (IEP) and is at least 15 years old will also have a transition plan. Participants at this workshop will learn about the transition process, which is designed to incrementally prepare students to live, learn, and work within the community by providing them with career and life skills, knowledge and experiences. Presentations may include personal perspectives shared by individuals with disabilities and family members. The workshop is sponsored by Wayne County Public Health and will be held on September 21, from 6 until 8 p.m. at the Public Health office located at 1519 Nye Rd, Suite 200, Lyons. This program is free, however, pre-registration is required by September 16. To register or for more information, please contact Wayne County Public Health at 315-946-5749 or 1-800-724-1170. S eating is limited, so register now. Light refreshments will be served and a $10 gas card will be given to each family who registers and Mothers’ and Children’s Health Fair held in Clyde. Pictured left to right are three of the winners of the Coloring Contest. They are Emma Newark; Joseph Stout, and Alison Avery. Each of the six winners won bikes. Picture courtesy of Emilie Sisson. attends the workshop. 8 LAKESHORE NEWS | Wednesday, August 31, 2011 WAY N E The oldest newspaper in Wayne County Sodus Bay to Benefit from $399,658 Three Year Study Grant Hotchkiss Building Busy Contributed by Ed Leroux, President, SOS SODUS - SOS (Save Our Sodus) is pleased to announce the Great Lakes Research Consor tium at SUNY-ESF, lead by Dr. Greg Boyer has successfully received a three year grant to examine a chemical treatment to hazardous blue green algae blooms with hydrogen peroxide on Sodus Bay. The grant, titled “Direct Mitigation of a Harmful Algal Bloom in Sodus Bay, Lake Ontario” is funded by the EPA Great Lakes National Program Office, GLNPO. Algae blooms became abundant on Sodus Bay in 2010 shortening the area’s busy tourism season. Many families make Sodus Bay their annual summer destination. The economic impacts of the bloom on the region was unparalleled and was estimated to be in the millions of dollars. The treatment being studied, liquid hydrogen peroxide, has been successfully employed in the Netherlands where it was applied in the control of c yanobacteria at swimming beaches. In addition Ohio EPA used a similar approach in April 2011 to control toxic cyanobacteria at the state parks in Grand Lake - St Mary’s. The first phase (“mapping”) is already underway and started this August. It will identif y potential “hotspots” for bloom formation. Phase 2 starts next summer and will apply the treatment in small areas. This will enable a determination of the minimal level of peroxide needed to remove the cyanobacterial when a larger area of the bay is treated. There will probably be some large plastic enclosures on the Bay where limited treatment will be applied with the option of full scale treatment in two years. NY DEC will also be involved in the permitting process and will assist with detailed monitoring of the effects and safety of this material on plankton, zooplankton and fish populations. Public involvement played a key role in obtaining this grant. The study project has broad support throughout the business community, elected of ficials, and the Sodus Bay residents have stepped forward, not necessarily to offer money, but to offer their labor, housing, and facilities to help this project succeed. Save Our Sodus (SOS) has been mobilizing the communit y through public education seminars, its website, and weekly blue green algae e-news blast. In addition the Sodus Bay Business Association (SBBA) has taken the lead role in gathering support from the business sector. The project itself will directly support the hiring of one part time (33%) research scientist position, one new full time graduate student, and support the hiring of two summer internships. These internships will be recruited from the local communities surrounding Sodus Bay and will provide needed employment opportunities for village and local college students. Although it is important to note that this effort is only a short term approach that is part of a larger plan to address both the cyanobacteria problem as well as weed growth through changes in the nutrient loads, watershed management and invasive species control. The outputs from this current project will be incorporated into the larger long term goal. More details of the study will be posted on the Save Our Sodus website in the next few weeks. H.G. Hotchkiss Essential Oil Building LYONS - Work has been ongoing at the H.G.Hotchkiss Essential Oil building since the Lyons Heritage Society obtained the site on July 18, 2011. Richie Santelli, a local contractor, was hired to start plan A, which the Lyons Heritage board approved. Concentrating on the front of the building, Richie power washed the front, repaired and replaced the stucco and bottom boards, replaced two windows, designed and made moldings, fixed a gutter, added an outside water spigot, repainted the lettering, and attached the Hotchkiss mural to the loading dock. This mural is used during tours of the Most of the work has been done by many dedicated Lyons Heritage members. building. These repairs were supported by an anonymous donation to the society. Work has been going on inside, too. Most of the work has been done by many dedicated Lyons Heritage members. Two rooms have been painted, a gift shop is soon to be in place, the Lyons room has new shelving and bottle displays, and the warehouse has been thoroughly cleaned. Plan B is the next phase, as soon as funding is available. This is to be a thorough checking and repair or replace, if necessary, the furnace, electric work, and plumbing. The Hotchkiss Essential Oil building is still open to boaters, if given advanced notice, even with the ongoing work. There will be an open house/dedication for the general public at a later date. Wednesday, August 31, 2011 | LAKESHORE NEWS The oldest newspaper in Wayne County Household Hazardous Waste Collection B ottles and cans and boxes of unwanted chemicals and medications and electronics will be accepted at a household hazardous waste and pharmaceutical collection for Wayne and Yates County residents on Saturday, September 24. The collection will be at the Wayne County Highway Department, 7227 Rt. 31, Lyons, NY. For more information and appointment, please call the Western Finger Lakes Authority, 1-800-724-3867. Many people have old chemical produc ts in their base ments, garages, and sheds that they would like to dispose of properly. The Western Finger Lakes Authorit y (WFLA) has organized a collection event. People may bring in harsh household chemicals including oil-based paints and stains, garden chemical, cleaners, and chlorine. Electronics will also be accepted at the collection, including old televisions, computers and peripherals, copiers and fax machines. Because of the New York State law concerning electronics, there is no charge for any materials. Fluorescent bulbs, both the curly CFLs and the straight rods, will also be collected. The Wayne County Sheriff ’s Department will also be collecting unwanted medications at the same event. People may bring in old, unwanted overthe-counter and prescription medications for safe disposal. This collection is for residents only. No products from businesses, schools or farms will be accepted at this event. For more information, please call the Western Finger Lakes Authority, 1-800-724-3867 or check the website, www.wfingerlakesauthority.org. WAY N E 9 Two Newark Pilots Named To Rising Stars Team NEWARK - Two of the Newark Pilots top young players were named to the 2011 Perfect Game Collegiate Baseball League Rising Stars Team. Pitcher Justin D’Amato and outfielder Luke Swenson were selected to the “all-star” team made up of college freshmen, redshirt freshmen and high school seniors. D’Amato was one of t h e l e a g u e ’s top strikeout throwers all summer. The southpaw from St. John Fisher College was Outfielder Luke Swenson in a doubleheader against Elmira on June 18. four th in the league with Swenson finished as one of Newark’s top batters and was the 52 s tr ike o ut s Photos by Steve Plopper in 42.2 innings. The regular lead-off batter throughout the second half of the season. Pitcher Justin D’Amato in Game 3 of the Canandaigua native The University of California, Santa Barbara outfielder was third PGCBL championships. f inished the regular on the team with a .325 batting average. He led Newark with 19 season 2-0 with a 3.38 ERA. D’Amato earned the win in Game 2 of multi-hit games and a .411 on-base percentage, and was second the West Division Championship Series against the Cooperstown with 33 runs scored and 16 stolen bases. Showing some patience Hawkeyes while fanning eight. Then in Game 3 of the PGCBL at the plate, he also led the Pilots with 19 walks. In Game 2 of the Championship Series against Amsterdam, he struck out six of the PGCBL Championship Series, Swenson hit a key two-run single as the Pilots went on to win 4-3. nine batters he faced in three scoreless relief innings. 10 LAKESHORE NEWS | Wednesday, August 31, 2011 CAYUGA & HA N N I B AL Kite Fest Over Fort Ontario OSWEGO - Once again the kites of the New York Kite Enthusiasts (NYKE) will take to the sky over Fort Ontario as part of the 2011 edition of the Craft, Art and Kite Fort Fest on Saturday, Sept. 10 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Join the fun as kite fliers from all over the northeastern U.S. and southeastern Canada fill the sky with colorful kites of all shapes and sizes. Take part in the public Rokkaku Kite Battle, the Running of the Bols, and the kids’ favorite Candy Drop. There’s something for everyone. Don’t miss it. Medicare 101 AUBURN - Are you new or soon to be new to Medicare? Are you receiving Medicare benefits now but are overwhelmed and/ or confused by all the information and options out there? If so, come to a free Medicare 101 session for some helpful information including: • The basics of Original Medicare, Medicare Advantage and Medicare Part D. • Medicare costs, co-pays and deductibles, and what assistance is available for low-income beneficiaries to help cover costs. • Medicare Preventive Benefits. • Medigap supplemental insurance and EPIC. When and Where: Tuesday, Sept. 20 from 10 a.m. to noon at the Cayuga County Soil & Water Conservation Offices 7413 County House Rd. in Sennett. Due to limited space, registration is required. The deadline for registration is Sept.15. For more information, or to register please call the Office for the Aging at 253-1226. Cayuga County Fire Departments Join Relief Effort AUBURN - Director of Emergency Services Brian P. Dahl reports that the Cayuga County Emergency Management office is deploying emergency re sponders to Nassau, Rockland and Suffolk Counties for rescue, relief and cleanup operations following Hurricane Irene. The Cayuga Count y Emergency Operations Center was opened and staffed at 1 a.m. on Sunday, Aug. 28 and will continue to be operational until all units return home safely. • A Storm Emergenc y Fire Unit (SEFU) from Fair Haven Volunteer Fire Depar tment, originally dispatched to Nassau County, was diverted to Schoharie County where some of the state’s most devastating flooding has occurred. SEFUs were also sent from Weedsport, Throop and Union Springs Fire Departments. • Auburn, Aurelius and Owasco Fire Departments deployed to Suffolk County with Swift Water Rescue capabilities. • Port Byron, Locke, each sent an Engine Company and Fleming #1 Fire Department sent a Truck Company to Suf folk Covering Northern Cayuga and Southwestern Oswego counties Be Prepared for Weather-Related Events With recent weather events, the Cayuga County Health Department would like to take this time to remind individuals to be prepared. Here are some tips to ensure that you and your family are prepared when weather strikes. Have these items in your residence ready to use in the event of an emergency: Flashlights with extra batteries. Keep flashlights with extra, fresh batteries and keep them beside your bed and in several other locations. Do not use matches. Portable radio with extra batteries. Most telephones will be out of order or limited to emergency use. The radio, including NOAA Weather Radio, will be the best source of emergency information. First aid kit / f irst aid skills. Keep your first-aid kit well stocked and in a central location. Take basic first-aid and CPR courses. Keep your skills current. Fire extinguisher. Your fire extinguisher should be suitable for all types of fires and should be easily accessible. Teach all family members how to use it. Food. Store a three-day supply of food for each person. Items such as canned or dehydrated food, powdered milk and canned juices can be rotated into your daily diet and replenished on a regular basis. Include food for infants or the elderly, snack foods and items such as a non-electric can opener, cooking utensils, paper/plastic plates and plastic utensils. Photo Courtesy of Jim Vielkind/Albany Times Union Governor Cuomo tours hard hit Middleburgh with volunteer relief personnel. County for fire related emergencies. • Fleming #2, Poplar Ridge, Moravia, Sempronius Fire Departments will be deployed four Storm Emergency Fire Units (SEFU) to Rockland County to assist in storm related efforts. Each fire department will be required to be deployed for at least 72 hours working 12 hour shifts. All agencies were to be in their deployment areas to begin their operational period by 6 a.m. Monday morning. All agencies will be briefed on their mission and be on the road by noon in phase 1 and 3 p.m. in phase 2. Additional fire departments may be requested in future days to come. If the power goes out. Keep the refrigerator and freezer doors closed; every time you open it, needed cold air escapes causing an increase in food temperature. Refrigerated items should be safe as long as the power is out no more than about 4 to 6 hours. If the power is out longer than that, discard potentially hazardous foods such as eggs, milk, meats, poultry, seafood, cooked leftovers, gravies, soups or products containing these ingredients if their temperature exceeds 50 degrees Fahrenheit. A full freezer should keep food safe about 2 days; a half-full freezer should keep food safe about 1 day. Add bags of ice to the freezer if it appears the power will be off for an extended time. Water. Store a 3-day supply of water (one gallon per person per day). Store in air-tight containers and replace them every six months. Keep a disinfectant, such as iodine tablets or chlorine bleach, to purify water, if necessary. If your well is surrounded by standing water, it is probably contaminated. Do not drink the water from a well that is submerged without boiling it first (the water should be brought to a rolling boil, boiled for one minute, and cooled before using) or use bottled water certified for sale by the New York State Department of Health. Once the flooding subsides, wells that have been submerged should be disinfected prior to use. Extra blankets and clothing may be required to keep warm. Sturdy shoes protect feet from broken glass and debris. Alternate cooking source. Store barbecue, charcoal, starter and matches in case utilities are out of service. Do not use these methods of cooking within a confined area. Special items for infant, elderly, or disabled family members. Have at least a one week supply of medications and foods for infants and those on special diets. Tools. Have a crescent or pipe wrench to turn off gas and water if necessary and know the location of the shut-off valves. Important documents should be stored in a waterproof container. Examples: insurance policies, medical records, bank account numbers, Social Security card, etc. Also, checkbook, cash, credit cards, and ATM cards. For more information visit www.cayugacounty.us/hhs/doh. Wednesday, August 31, 2011 | LAKESHORE NEWS Covering northern Cayuga and southwestern Oswego counties FAIR HAVEN Hello, Neighbors! Nancy Webster 947-5407 hello_neighbors@hotmail.com W e l l w h at a c r a z y week we have had. A tornado, ear thquake, and a hurricane all within a week. Luckily enough there was little damage from any of them. I guess the tornado did the most damage, with the hurricane causing a lot of tree damage from all the wind and believe it or not, we didn’t even lose power. The quake was very minor, heard of no damage caused and most folks I talked to didn’t even feel it, myself included. Sure has been strange weather all year. A few of the firemen (Greg Webster, Jeff Fisher and Kevin Lozier) volunteered to go help FEMA with some of the places that got so much damage from the Hurricane Irene. Not sure how long they will be gone but am so proud of them. We have a great bunch of guys that volunteer for the fire department and I sure do appreciate all they do. A big Thank You to their bosses for letting them take the time to go. Even though not all the firemen could go, the rest were kept quite busy all day Sunday, with trees down, boats breaking loose, trees on wires and burning and a few ambulance calls too. The fire department would like to thank everyone attending the spaghetti dinner, your support is greatly appreciated. I did not get to go to the Arts in the Park on Saturday as I threw my back out and could hardly move, however, by the look of all the cars on the street and the folks walking around the park I think they all fared well. I was looking forward to going but just couldn’t do it. It always amazes me how many “very talented” folks we have here in this area. They all do such a nice job. Well, summer is about to unwind, and fall is at our doorstep. This coming Saturday is the last band concert, the State Fair will come to end on Labor day, and school starts on Wednesday the 7th. Need I say more? Birthdays Celebrating bir thdays this week are Randy Lawrence, Amy Richmond, Spencer Bills, Shelby Keville, Joshua Sanders, Steve Wilkinson, Alex Stevens, Rose Scribner and Rodney Shultz. CAYUGA & HA N N I B AL Upcoming Events The Fall LOC kicked of f on Aug.19 and runs to Sept. 5.There are four divisions: Salmon, Lake Trout, Rainbow/Steelhead and Brown. There is a large cash award to the lucky angler who enters the largest fish! From all I hear the fishing has been excellent this summer. Check at Screwy Louie’s for more info and all your fishing needs. The Fair Haven Challenge was held on Saturday, Aug. 27, set a new record with 80 boats entering. The winner was Team “Cold Steel” Oswego, with six fish with total weight 130 lbs. Largest Fish of Tournament Team “ S crew y Louie ’s” we ighing in at 28 lbs. 9 oz. with Capt. Brendan Beef is Back Euleta Colvin says the cows have come home to Victory. The nex t dinner at the Victory United Methodist Church will be a Roast Beef Supper on Sept. 10. Serving will start at 4:30 p.m. Silver Swingers Sterling Silver Swingers will hold their nex t meeting on Thursday, Sept. 1, at the Fair Haven Community Church at 6 p.m. Please bring a dish to pass and your own table service. Mark your calendar for these upcoming events: Annual International Coastal Cleanup Saturday, Sept.10 from 10 a.m. to noon. Join the Sterling Nature Center in cleaning up the Lake Ontario shore. Bill Irwin says at SNC they collect over 200 pounds of litter along the two miles of shoreline with the help of volunteers like you. Refreshments will be provided after the work is done. Rain date Sunday, Sept. 11. Ontario Orchards Fall Jamboree 2011 Sept. 17 and 18 - Always a fun time. Thank You The Thursday Ladies Group at Springbrook Greens Golf Course wishes to thank the following merchants who donated so generously to prizes for the “Rally for the Cure”: Scott ’s Express Lane, The Front Porch, O’Connor’s Main Street Pub, The Hardware Café, Pleasant Beach Hotel, Ontario Orchards, and Springbrook Greens Golf Course. A total of $1,195 was raised to help fight breast cancer. The weather, the golf, and the luncheon and prizes made for an enjoyable and productive event. Please remember all of our soldiers and their families in your prayers and pray for the end of the war and their safe return. Have a good week and please remember me with all your news items. Fair Haven Library News 11 “Who You Gonna Call?” The ghost Society llc - est. 2009 Learning some Irish Step dancing FAIR HAVEN - September is National Library Card sign-up Month. If you don’t have a card, come down and get one. It’s easy! The New York State Summer Reading program ended at Fair Haven Public Library with a study on Mexico complete with a piñata. A total of 106 kids attended the four Tuesday programs. Librarian Linda Clum hosted the annual thank you to volunteers luncheon at the Cottage Inn. Story Hour for the fall begins Tuesday, Sept 13, from 10 to 11 a.m. Books at the Bandstand on Saturday nights has ended and netted the library over $200. It also made room for some new purchases. Some good summer reading in Adult Fiction are: Summer Rental by Mary Kay Andrews, Then Came You by Jennifer Weiner, Witches of East End by Melissa De La Cruz, Beach Lane by Sherryl Woods, Heat Wave by Nancy Thayer, The Dog Who Came in from the Cold by Alexander McCall Smith, Hope Rekindled by Tracie Peterson, The Darling Dahlias by Susan Wittig Albert and Tigerlily’s Orchids by Ruth Rendell. Come check it out! Seasonal Flu Clinic Pre-Registration AUBURN - The Cayuga County Health Department would like to notify the public of an electronic scheduler system entitled E-Health which we will be using for a second year. Individuals interested in receiving a Seasonal Flu shot are being asked to pre-register online. There is no shortage of Seasonal Flu vaccine this year. Pre-registration will allow us to plan accordingly for each of our public clinics. By pre-registering, individuals will reserve vaccine for themselves and will be notified once our vaccine is received so that they can make an appointment. There is no charge for people with Medicare Part B who bring their card to the clinic. Once all of the pre-registered individuals have been notified of clinics we will then notify the public of our clinics. To pre-register visit the Cayuga Count y Health Depar tment website www.cayugacounty. us/hhs/doh and click on EHealth. For information about E-Health or our public clinics call the Flu Hotline at 253-1157. If you have any further questions please contact the Cayuga County Health Department at 253-1560. Remember, the Seasonal Flu shot is recommended for everyone six months of age and older. OSWEGO - The Ghost Society will have an information booth at the Fort Ontario Craft, Art and Kite Fest on Saturday, Sept. 10 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Ghost Society, LLC is not a group of “ghost hunters.” They describe themselves as being paranormal researchers who investigate paranormal claims and find valid explanations using logic and objective scientific techniques to find natural causes first. If there is an anomaly, and natural causes have been ruled out, only then will The Ghost Society consider it paranormal. Members continually update research on common causes or perceived “hauntings” as well as the equipment and techniques used. They also emphasize education to help counteract misinformation of TV shows and other popular media. The Ghost Society says they respect the historical integrity of locations, and therefore will not make any claims that they cannot substantiate with facts. “We value helping clients feel at ease, and all investigations are free of charge and confidential.” For more information, or to request and investigation, visit www.thegsny.com or email contact@thegsny.com. 12 LAKESHORE NEWS | We Marion Car Show The Wayne Drumlins Region Antique Automobile Club of America held their 34th Annual Antique Car Show and Flea Market on Sunday, August 21 at the Marion Town Park in Marion. There were numerous unique, antique cars on display despite morning rain showers and offered visitors a look at vintage cars. Bill Huff Jr., Wayuga Staff Photographer A beautifully restored Chevy pick-up truck. A proud owner was busy removing rain drops from his Ford convertible entry. A “woody” delivery truck from Cooney Farms brought back memories of earlier produce vehicles. > Otis Gagnon brought his beauty from Fair Haven and sheltered it from early morning rain. DeSoto was a very popular car after World War II, but slowly disappeared as did other makes and models. A variety of 1950’s era cars such as Chevrolet, Dodge, Chrysler, Ford and others offer views of trunks, taillights and bumpers which make them unique. < The Wayne County Drumlins Antique car show draws some of the finest antique cars from Upstate New York. 13 Wednesday, August 31, 2011 Wolcott Lions Club 1949 Hudson Convertible, owned by Bob Bitgood and winner of “Best in Show”. Car Show The Wolcott Lions Club held their annual car show on Saturday, August 20 on Main Street in Wolcott. The Harry Payne Memorial Award, awarded to John Doyle, is in memory of Harold “Harry” Payne, a longtime Industrial Arts teacher at the Wolcott school. He lived with his wife Margaret in the first house north of the Hendrick Elementary School driveway entrance. For several years he had a sideline of repairing and selling power lawnmowers from his garage there. Harry acquired and renovated an “antique” Ford car and his enthusiasm for expanding general interest in such historically significant vehicles contributed to the Wolcott Lions’ decision to conduct car shows. Following Harry’s retirement from teaching, he worked as a machinist at Parker Hannifin in Clyde, where aircraft jet engines and parts were a project. The “Harold Payne award” in today’s car shows is given in memory of Lion Harry’s long-time devotion to Lionism, and his service to the club and his community. 1931 Ford Model A, Street Rod category. Owned by Steve VanHorn < 1931 Ford Model A Two-door. “Pre1950’s” category. Owned by John Doyle. 1931 Ford Model A Two-door. “Pre-1950’s” category. Owned by John Doyle. 1957 Chevy Corvette. 2nd place in “1950’s Production” category. Owned by Larry and Shirley Menzes. 1976 Chevy Corvette. “1971-1980 category. Owned by Dennis DuBois. Production” 14 FIRE & CRIME Accident court on September 21 before Judge Heald. BUTLER - The Wayne County Office of the Sheriff reports a personal injury motor vehicle accident late Thursday night. It is alleged that a vehicle being operated by John Barber, age 19, was heading southbound on Whiskey Hill Road when he was attempting to make a left hand turn into a driveway by Salter Colvin Road. The vehicle struck a motorcycle that was northbound on Whiskey Hill Road which was being operated by Gary McCarthy, age 36. McCarthy was flown by Mercy Flight to Upstate Medical Center in Syracuse where he was treated for injuries sustained in the accident. Barber was issued a summons for Failure to Yield the Right of Way while making a left turn and is to answer to the charges at a later date and time in the Tow n of B u tl e r co u r t . T h e Wayne County Of fice of the Sheriff was assisted at the scene by the Wolcott Fire Department, Wolcott ambulance, North Rose ambulance and Mercy Flight. DWI Assault HA N N I BAL - T h e O s w e g o County Sheriff’s Office reports the August 27 arrest of Nicholas A. Love, 20, of 8734 SR 104, Hannibal, for Assault, Third Degree, and Criminal Mischief, Fourth Degree, both class A misdemeanors, stemming from an incident during which he allegedly broke a glass door to a cabinet and damaged a metal wood stove vent pipe by punching them. He is also accused of biting a male on the arm and foot while the victim was trying to control Mr. Love, who, reportedly under the influence of alcohol, came home in an agitated state. Mr. Love was arraigned before the Hon. Eugene Hafner, Town of Hannibal Court, and remanded to the Oswego County Correctional Facility in lieu of $500 cash bail or $1,000 bail bond. He is scheduled to return to court on September 20. Criminal Trespass CLYDE - Officer Brian Parkison and Officer Darrel Hogan arrested Thomas J. Belile, age 27, of 8936 Old Rt. 31, Clyde for Criminal Trespass after he entered a motor truck trailer without permission on West Genesee St. He was issued an appearance ticket to appear in GALEN - The Wayne County Office of the Sheriff reports the arrest of a Town of Sodus woman following a motor vehicle accident on State Route 31 in the Town of Galen Saturday evening. Deputies arrested Jennifer L. Buckley, age 31, of 8524 Old Ridge Road, Sodus, for Driving While Intoxicated, Aggravated Operating a Motor Vehicle with a BAC of .18% or higher with a child under the age of 15 in the vehicle, Speed Not Reasonable and Prudent and Failure to Maintain Lane. Buckley was operating her vehicle on State Route 31 when she lost control of the vehicle and went off the roadway rolling the vehicle over. Buckley had an 8-year-old passenger who was uninjured in the accident. Everyone in Buckley’s vehicle was treated at the scene by Clyde Ambulance and released. Buck ley was t aken to the Wayne County Public Safety Building and processed and was arraigned in the Town of Galen court and was sent to the Wayne County Jail in lieu of bail. Buckley is to return to the Town of Galen court at a later date and time to answer the charges. Deputies were assisted at the scene by the Clyde Fire Department and the Clyde Ambulance. PALMYRA - The Wayne County Office of the Sheriff reports the arrest of a Town of Ontario man following a traffic stop on Hall Center Road early Sunday morning. Deputies arrested William J. Schroller, age 31, of 2188 Ridge R o a d, O nt ar i o, f o r D r i v in g While Intoxicated, Operating a Motor Vehicle with a BAC of .08% or higher and speeding. Schroller was taken to the Palmyra Police Department and processed and was issued tickets and released. Schroller is to return to the Town of Palmyra Court at a later date and time to answer the charges. Harassment LYONS - Wayne County Office of the Sheriff reports the arrest of a Village of Sodus man on August 23. Dustin J. Williams, age 29, of 5860 Route 14 in the Town of Sodus was arrested for Aggravated Harassment in the Second Degree. It is alleged that Williams called the New York State Department of Labor in the Town of Lyons four times. During those calls, it is alleged that Williams used profane language and threatened to do harm to the employees. Williams was remanded to the Wayne County Jail on $1,000 cash bail or $2,000 insured bond. Williams is to reappear in the Town of Lyons Cour t at a later date to answer the Charge. Menacing CLYDE- Of ficer David Demchuk with assistance by Officer Graham, arrested Jason C. Norcott, age 38, of 39 State St., Seneca Falls on a warrant for Menacing in the 3rd degree after he put a 55-year-old-male victim in a headlock and threatened him with a beer bottle. He was arraigned before Judge Heald and released to return to court on September 7. Multiple Charges LAKESHORE NEWS | Wednesday, August 31, 2011 News from our emergency responders, law enforcement officials, and courts. Wayne County Scanner Update SODUS - Sun R a d in Sodus is offering a free list of new frequencies for monitoring fire, police and medical services. If you have a scanner you probably realize that you are not hearing much over the old low band fire frequencies 46.440 and 46.220. This is because their use has been phased out. The county has now changed to the new high band frequencies for fire, police and EMS. If you own an old style programmable scanner that cannot be adjusted to the proper frequencies you now find yourself unable to monitor current events as you have in the past. You may have to purchase a new style programmable scanner to enable you to hear these broadcasts. First, however, you should obtain the new frequency list to see of your scanner can be tuned to receive them. New channel frequency lists are available at SunRad, the are Uniden Bearcat dealer located at 8 East Main Street in Sodus. They invite you to stop in for a free list of these new frequencies. The recently released, large updated SunRad Scanner List of the local, county and state frequencies also includes these new frequencies. Drowning From page 1 Bill Huff Jr., Wayuga Staff Photographer SODUS - After his girlfriend broke up with him, a Sodus teen called her cell phone carrier and reported her phone stolen. The teen then had her calls and text messages forwarded to his own account. The girlfriend lost use of the phone and lost minutes she put on the phone. The teen had been charged with Identity Theft in the 3rd Degree, Criminal Use of an Access Device in the 2nd Degree, Computer Tampering in the 4th Degree and Petit Larceny. He was arraigned in Sodus Court and released with an Order of Protection. He will appear in Sodus Court on September 7. Welfare Fraud LYONS - The Wayne County Sherif f ’s O f f ice repor ts the August 25 arrest of Michael G. Trelly, age 23, of Shruberry Lane, Rochester. Trelly turned himself in to investigators who were looking into a situation that occured in 2010. It was alleged that Trelly was a recipient of Medical Assistance issued through the Wayne County Department of Social Ser vices. Trelly failed to report to DSS his return to wrok. As a result, he was no longer eligible for state funded medical assistance. Deputies charged Trelly with Welfare Fraud in the Fifth Degree. He was issued an appearnace ticket and was released. His case will be heard in the Lyons Village Court at a later date. Marina along with some personal items. The Sheriff’s Office concentrated its search efforts in the bay utilizing the Sheriff’s Office Marine Division and Underwater Search and Recovery Team. The office was assisted by members of the Sodus Point Fire Department in a ground search of the Point and the U.S. Coast Guard. On Thursday, August 25, members of the Sheriff’s Office and New York State Police, along with Sodus Point, Alton, North Rose, Pultneyville and Wolcott Fire Departments gathered to concentrate the search effort in the southwest quadrant of Sodus Bay. At approximately 8:20 a.m., the command post was notified that the body had surfaced and had been discovered by an employee of Krenzer Marina. Divers recovered the body from the water. Wayne County Coroner Dr. David Hannan responded to Krenzer’s Marina. The body was transported to Newark Wayne Hospital by Norton’s Funeral Home for determination on the cause of death. Heinz was a volunteer firefighter with the Sodus Point Fire Department and the firefighters honored Heinz by putting up a sign at the station in his memory and lowering the flags at half mast for him. There was also a memorial service held for him where local fire departments, the sheriff’s department, family and friends came to honor his memory and pay their respects. The memorial service ended with bagpipes playing “Amazing Grace” and a prayer for Heinz. Wednesday, August 31, 2011 | LAKESHORE NEWS News from our emergency responders, law enforcement officials, and courts. Hurricane Irene Brings Limited Damage FIRE & CRIME Bill Huff Jr., Wayuga Staff Photographer Two-Car Accident in Sodus 15 Bill Huff Jr., Wayuga Staff Photographer Empire Tree Surgeons worked for nearly two days removing a huge willow tree, which toppled during hurricane Irene. The tree fell on a Mercedes and, damaged the home and Pictured is the removal of the root section another car on Greig Street, Sodus Point. of the enormous tree which was planted in 1950 by the home owners. Wayuga Staff Writers Hurricane Irene rolled into our area on Sunday bringing rain and high winds most of the day. The high winds caused trees to be ripped from the ground and created quite a mess for residents who had debris littering their yards. Hurricane Irene was responsible for leaving about 945,000 New Yorkers without power Monday morning, with a bulk of the outages occurring in the Catskill and Albany regions. National grid reported a statewide total of 124,931 outages statewide. However, in Wayne and Cayuga Counties, the loss of power was less widespread than other parts in the state. National Grid reports that in Oswego County, there were 1,854 customers served for power outages in the Town and Village of Hannibal. In Cayuga Count y, National Grid only mentioned outages in Niles and Sennett. The National Grid, NYSEG, and RG&E did not list any outages or calls in Wayne County, which means that Wayne Count y dodged widespread outages that affected the rest of the state. As of press time, RG&E did not respond to an inquiry about the Wayne County outages. The outages that were reported in Hannibal were already completely resolved by Tuesday morning. Back-To-School Safety Message SODUS - The New York State Police report an two car accident that occurred in the Town of Sodus at the intersection of Centenary Road and Route 104. The drivers of the vehicles were Theresa H. Verschage, age 48, of Sodus and Lucas A. Hudson, age 30, of Sodus. The two drivers sustained injuries in the accident and went to the hospital for treatment of their injuries. The cause of the crash is still under investigation. Trailer Fire in Red Creek From The Cayuga County Traffic Safety Committee CAYUGA COU N TY - Eve r y school year more than 2.3 million children wait at bus stops in anticipation for the first day of school. Because school bus safety is such a team effort, it is critical to review the topic of safe bus stops, the law that governs them and the procedures that keep kids safe. The basic facts of school bus safety identify bus stops as a topic that must be constantly revisited. In New York State, 80 percent of all school bus fatalities happen to students getting on and of f the bus. We know that, these fatalities overwhelmingly occur to the youngest students (75 percent in grades K-3), in the af ternoon (79 percent), and they are struck by a school bus (68 percent) or passing motorist (32 percent). Most of the children who lose their lives in bus related crashes are pedestrians, four to seven years old, who are hit by the bus or passing motorists, illegally passing a stopped school bus. Therefore, loading and unloading is the most critical part of any bus route. Well-trained drivers and bus attendants can be vigilant at bus stop to protect the children, however parental and community safety involvement is vital. Please review the important life-saving safety information listed below: Never pass a school bus with its red student lights flashing. School buses use yellow flashing lights to alert motorists that they are preparing to stop to load or unload children. Red student flashing lights and an extended stop sign arm, signal to motorists that the bus is stopped and children are getting on or off the bus. In New York State it is mandatory that traffic stop in both directions and on divided roadways when students are entering or exiting a school bus. Be alert, children are unpredictable. Children need to be educated on the dangers in and around a school bus. T he “ Danger Zones” is the area around the bus where the driver might not see a child. Teach your children never to get too close to their school bus; the mantra is “If you can touch the bus you are too close! Teach your child never to chase a school bus. To always follow the school bus driver’s instruc tion and never cross the road without the direction of their driver. When dropped off, remind your child to walk safely away from the bus and (once again) if they cross, cross only under the direction of their driver. Teach your child never to return to their school bus for any reason, remind them that their driver might not see them and they could be injured. B a ck p a ck s b e l o n g o n th e child’s back, a bus rider should never be dragging a backpack, loose clothing or any item that could get caught or snagged when boarding or departing the bus. Children need to be at least five minutes early to their bus stop and instructed to wait for the bus in an orderly fashion. Remind the kids never to push or shove each other while waiting for the bus to arrive. They also need to be reminded to stay away from the roadway and to stand back as their bus approaches. Young siblings waiting with older brothers or sisters at the bus stop need adult supervision. With your help and coop eration, New York State will remain the number one state in the nation when it comes to school bus safety and keeping our children out of harm’s way. Remember, it’s all about the kids! Photos by Heidi Smalling T here was a trailer fire Monday, August 29th at around 10:30 a.m. on 13285 Wright Road. A neighbor noticed the fire at Ralph Kent’s residence and called it in to the fire department. There was no one at home at the time of the fire. Red Creek, Fair Haven and Victory Fire Departments responded to the call and WAVAC was also at the scene. 16 LAKESHORE NEWS | Wednesday, August 31, 2011 O B ITUA R IES There is NO CHARGE to place an obituary in the Lakeshore News, but they MUST be submitted by a funeral home. Richard “Dick” A. Albrecht Kathleen T. Buxton Shriner’s Hospital for Children or the Pines of Peace in his memory. Served in WWII OSWEGO - Kathleen T. Buxton, 87, of Oswego died Friday, August 26, 2011 at home. Born in Oswego on January 8, 1924 to the late Joseph and Mary LaBouef she was a life resident. Kathleen was employed by S.U.N.Y. Oswego as an aide in the day care center and was previously employed by Green Thumb Nursery in Oswego. She enjoyed playing guitar and singing. Kathleen was predeceased by her husband, Rex Buxton who died June 15, 1991 and by several brothers and sisters. Surviving: her children, Rexine (John) Farley of Romulus, Joseph (Kathy Miller) Buxton of Oswego and William (Renee) Buxton of Mexico; eight grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. There are no calling hours or services. Burial will be private at the convenience of the family at Martville Cemetery. Foster Funeral Home Hannibal has charge of arrangements. Richard L. Crull NEWARK - Richard A . Albrecht, age 95, of Zurich Road died Wednesday, August 24, 2011 at the Wayne County Nursing Home. No services are planned and memorials can be sent to the Fairville Fire Department. Dick was born June 27, 1916, the son of Charles and Caroline Boerman Albrecht. He served in the Army in 1944 and served overseas in the Army Corps of Engineers bridge battalion in WWII. In his earlier years, he was a welder and iron worker for N.Y. Central Railroad. He had worked for Bloomer Brothers of Newark and operated his own trucking and refuse business for many years. Sur vived by his wife of 64 years, Frances Harder Albrecht; two sons, Roderick of Lyons and Fredrick of Liverpool; two daughters, Sylvia Albrecht of Newark and Sheila (Charles) Rappazzo of Albany; six grandchil d r e n , M i ch a e l , K r is te n , Kimberly Rappaz zo, Wesley and Matthew Albrecht, Heather Barton; two great-grandchildren, Peter and Alice Rappazzo; nieces and nephews and one brother, Morris Albrecht. Predeceased by brothers Raymond, Leslie and Stanley and sisters Esther and Evelyn. Arrangements by Schulz - Pusateri Funeral Home, Newark. Mary A. Borshansky WILLIAMSON / ROCHESTER - Mary A. Borshansky entered into rest on August 24, 2011 in her 87th year at Blossom View Nursing Home, Sodus. Mary is survived by her devoted daughter, Frances (Robert) Woods of Williamson; special granddaughters, Karen (Michael) Engels and Amy (Derek) Sippel; great-granddaughter, Gianna Marie; several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband, Peter and baby daughter, Karen. At her request, courtesy of no flowers and all services were private. Interment at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, Rochester. Arrangements by Young Funeral Home Larry K. “Skip” Canfield Owner of Furniture Clinic ONTARIO - Larry K. Canfield passed away peacefully on August 20, 2011 at age 69 surrounded by his family. Predeceased by his parents Elizabeth and Claude Hyatt. Survived by his wife of 31 years Ellie; children, Holly Henry, Kerry (Matt) Maier, Kelly Windsor- Knot t, C h u c k (A d a r k u s), D e b o r a h VanderKamp, Doug (Deb) and Michael VanderKamp, Lorraine Joy; 9 grandchildren; 3 greatgrandchildren. Larry was the owner of the Furniture Clinic. Past Master of Masonic Lodge Erac and a memb er of the Wayne Lodge. Past Potentate of the Damascus Shrine, Purple Club, Scottish Right and held several grand offices. All were invited to call Wednesday August, 24 at Murphy Funeral Home 1961 Ridge Rd., Ontario, where a Masonic Service was held at 7:30 p.m. His Memorial Service was held Saturday, August 27 at 11 a.m. at North Ontario United Methodist Church. Interment private. Donations may be made to CLYDE - Richard L. Crull, 73, of Caroline Street, Clyde, died Monday, August 29, 2011 at DeMay Living Center. Burial will be in Restvale Cemetery, Seneca Falls. R ichard was b orn in Sen eca Falls, July 8, 1938. He had worked for Key Industries in Newark. He had lived in Seneca Falls and Clyde. He is survived by many friends of Key Industries. Arrangements by PusateriCanolesio Funeral Home, 68 Sodus St., Clyde. Freda Mae Guthrie DADE CITY, Fla./STERLING Freda Mae Guthrie, 100, of Dade City, Fla. passed away August 25, 2011 at Zephyrhills Health and Rehab in Florida. She was born on May 27, 2011 in Sterling. She was predeceased by her husband, Graydon Guthrie. Survived by nephew, Richard G. Hilton; great-nieces Mo nique (Paul) Dickerson, Michele (James) Sherman, Marnie (Kyle) Meddaugh and several great nieces and nephews. Services took place in Florida. Arrangements by Hodges Family Funeral Home, 36327 Hwy 54, Zephyrhills, FL 33541 Keith E. Ketcham Science Teacher In Sodus, Rochester And Penfield SODUS POINT / POMPANO BEACH, Fla. - Keith E. Ketcham passed on August 21, 2011. He is survived by his loving wife of 56 years, Anne (Van Aken), his son Mark (Werner Lutz), son Tim and daughter Kindra (Doug Bess) and grandchild Dylan. He is also survived by his brother Alfred S. Ketcham, M.D. and many nieces and nephews. Keith was raised in Newark, N.Y., the son of Colston and Ell e n Ke tcham . H e w as an Eagle Scout, science teacher in Sodus, Rochester and Penfield for many years. He was active in the Penfield Credit Union, Sodus Bay Junior Sailing Association, Sodus Bay Historical Society and the United Methodist Church of Sodus Point. Keith loved hunting, fishing, boating, partying and his family. He will be greatly missed by all. A Memorial Service was held on Saturday, August 27 at the United Methodist Church, 7490 South Ontario Street in Sodus Point. A reception celebrating Keith’s great life was be held immediately following at the church. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Sodus Bay Historical Society, PO Box 94, Sodus Point, NY 14555 or the United Methodist Church, PO Box 149, Sodus Point, NY 14555. Ref: Norton Funeral Home. Online condolences to the Ketcham family may be sent to www. hsnorton.com Devin Donald “The Koose” Kusse WALWORTH - Devin Donald “The Koose” Kusse died suddenly on August 22, 2011 at age 27. He is survived by his loving wife of 5 years, Emily; beautiful son Isaiah; parents, Maureen and Joe Stuhler; sister Renee Kusse; brothers, Derek and Joel Stuhler; maternal grandmother Gladys Stein; many nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. All were invited to call on Sunday, Aug. 28 at Murphy Funeral Home, 1961 Ridge Rd., Ontario. His Funeral Service was held on Monday at The Living Word Assembly of God Church, Ontario, followed by his Committal Service at Irondequoit Cemeter y. A fund has been set up in memory of Devin for his son, Isaiah. Donations can be made in lieu of flowers to 3272 Springbeauty Crescent, Walworth, NY 14568 in care of Emily Kusse. John L. LaGasse Served in Sodus Fire Department For 32 Years GREEN VALLEY, A Z /SODUS - John Lawrence LaGasse, 60, passed away August 21, 2011 with his family by his side at his home in Green Valley, Ariz. He was born February 25, 1951 in Canandaigua to Marianne (Kirschstein) LaGasse. A longtime resident of Sodus, John worked for the family business, John A. LaGasse and Son service station before beginning a career as an Electric Lineman - a job he truly loved with Rochester Gas and Electric for 26 years. John fell in love with the desert, and after moving to Arizona he continued to do line work with Trico Electric Cooperative for an additional 9 years. Helping others in need was an important part of John’s life. He did so as an active member of the Sodus Fire Department for 32 years, serving for a time as its President and as Chief. He also served as a Commissioner for the Wallington Fire District for a number of years. He enjoyed camping on Lake Ontario with his wife Linda and annual canoe trips to the Adirondack Mountains with his son, brothers and friends. John was generous to his family, friends, and communit y with his many skills and he accomplished anything he put his mind to. John was predeceased by his father, Roger E. LaGasse. He is survived by his high school sweetheart and wife of 40 years, Linda R. (Featherly), son Mark (Cl aire), m oth e r M ar iann e, brothers Patrick (Linda L .), Jeffry (Diane), Edward (Karen), Andrew (Jackie), Steven, and several nieces and nephews. Calling hours will be held Friday, September 2 from 6 until 9 p.m. at Norton Funeral Home, 45 West Main St., Sodus. A funeral service will be held Saturday, September 3 at 10:30 a.m. at the First United Presbyterian Church, 31 West Main St., Sodus, followed by a gravesite committal service at the Sodus Rural Cemetery. A celebration of John’s life will follow at the Wallington Fire Dept., 7863 Wednesday, August 31, 2011 | LAKESHORE NEWS There is NO CHARGE to place an obituary in the Lakeshore News, but they MUST be submitted by a funeral home. Ridge Rd., Wallington, NY. The hall will be open to visitors after 12 p.m. Donations in John’s memory may be made to the Sodus Fire Dept., Wallington Fire Dept., or the Animal League in Green Valley, Ariz. On-line condolences to the LeGasse family may be sent to www.hsnorton.com Ruth C. Malin WILLIAMSON - Ruth C. Malin entered into rest on August 26, 2011 at Webster Comfort Care Home in her 93rd year. Predeceased by her husband, Walter; son, Michael; granddaughter, Dawn Giordano; brother, Matthew McGuire; sister, Dorothy Panzarella. Sur vived by her devoted children, Judy (George) Giordano of Rochester, Lou (Catherine) Malin of Webster, Cecelia Malin of Williamson, Alice Malin of Fla., Walter Jr. (Ly nn) M a li n o f Wa l wo r th , Mary Hafera of PA; 14 grandchildren; 10 great-granddaughters; one great-great-granddaughter; sisters-in-law, Ruth McGuire of Rochester, Frances Malinski of Penn., Teresa Prugar of Ohio; many nieces, nephews and friends. Family and friends were invited to call Sunday, August 28 from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Young Funeral Home, 4025 West Main St., Williamson where a Funeral Mass was celebrated Monday m o r nin g at St . M a x imilian Kolbe Parish - St. Mary’s of the Lake Church, 5823 Walworth Road, Ontario, followed with interment, at Lake View Cemetery, Pultneyville. In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy may be directed in her memory to Webster Comfort Care Home, 700 Holt Rd, Webster, NY 14580 or a charity of your choice. Joyce E. Martin Had A Special Love For Horses NEWARK - Joyce Elaine Martin, 77, died Monday, August 22, 2011 at Newark-Wayne Community Hospital. Famil y an d f r ien ds c all e d Thursday, August 25 at the Norman L. Waterman Funeral Home, Inc., 124 W. Miller St., Newark. A funeral service followed calling at the funeral h o m e. B u r i a l i n R i ve r v i e w Cemetery. In memor y of Joyce please consider donations to a charity of ones choice. Joyce was born August 25, 1933 in Cohocton. She enjoyed many things including music, shopping, jewelry, dancing and bowling. Joyce also had a spe- cial love for horses. She loved to visit with people and always had a smile that made people feel welcome. Every now and then you could see a twinkle in her eye and a wink that showed her love for you. Joyce will be remembered by her sister Mary Jean, several nieces and nephews; friends and staff of the Finger lakes DDSO and 107 Cobblestone Terrace. Joyce was predeceased by her mother Ethel Hagadorn and sister Doris Chadcoick. Thelma M. Pangburn Active Member Of The Daughter’s Of The American Revolution CLYDE - Thelma M. Pangburn, age 85, of W. Dezeng St. died Wednesday, August 24, 2011 at Newark Wayne Hospital after a brave battle with a brief illness. Thelma was born in Jamesville, N.Y. August 24, 1926, the daughter of Harold and Genevieve (Kopp) Downing. She was proud that her Downing ancestors had been traced back to England even prior to the settling of the American colonies. One of those ancestors had come to Massachusetts and fought for freedom in the revolution and with that heritage Thelma had been an active member of the Daughter’s of the American Revolution. Thelma went to Cortland State College to fulfill a childhood dream of becoming a teacher. With degree in hand, she traveled the country for a month with a beloved aunt and uncle before starting a career in the Clyde-Savannah School District. She later met and married Norman Pangburn and settled in Clyde joining many other members of the Pangburn family on what was known at the time as “Pangburn Hill”. Thelma and Norman welcomed two sons Kyle and Kevin. Thelma continued teaching 2nd grade for most of her 30 year career, retiring in 1984 to take care of her ailing husband Norman. T h e lma enjoye d tr ave ling when she could and had a delightful sense of humor right up to the very end. She was warm, friendly, fun loving, O B ITUA R IES determined, charitable and generous with unconditional love for her sons. She is survived by her sons Kyle (Rose) of Clyde and Kevin (Sandy) of Latham N.Y., two adoring grandchildren Liana and Paul of Latham, a sister Virginia Hurley of Texas, a brother-in-law Don Dumont of Florida, many nieces and nephews in Clyde, Florida and Texas, and a wide extended family who also loved her including Cindy Pangburn of Lyons, Thelma’s former daughter-in-law who became like a daughter to her. Thelma is predeceased by her parents, husband Norman, and sister Freida Dumont. A private graveside service will be held at the convenience of the family in Lafayette, N.Y. Those wishing to remember Thelma are invited to make a donation to a fund to be established in her name to provide a scholarship to a graduating Clyde-Savannah High School student to help them fulfill their dreams of going to college to become an elementary school teacher as Thelma did. Donations can be made to the Clyde-Savannah School District, 215 Glasgow St, Clyde, NY 14433 to the attention of the Thelma M. Pangburn Memorial Scholarship. Arrangements by Pusateri-Canolesio Funeral Home, Clyde. Lois Helene (Hall) Parsons “Forever In Our Hearts” McGuire / Hargrave and Murphy Funeral Home. “Forever in our Hearts” Theodore J. Waldman Veteran of the U.S. Air Force SODUS POINT Theodore J. Waldman passed away at home on Wednesday August 24th, 2011 at 81 years of age. Ted is survived by his wife of 38 years, Louise; sons Martin (Margaret) Valence and Charles (Cynthia) Valence; grandchildren Ashley, Kiersten, Tyler, Alexa and Allison; step-granddaughter Kelsey; several other family members and friends. A U.S. Air Force veteran, Ted had worked for I.B.M., Eastman Kodak, Xerox and Corning Glass. Family and friends were invited to call on Sunday, August 28 from 4 until 7 p.m. at the Norton Funeral Home, 45 West Main Street in Sodus. Ted’s funeral was held following visitation. Interment with Military Honors will be private at the request of his family. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Ted’s memory may be sent to the National Parkinson Foundation, Gift Processing Center, PO Box 5018, Hagerstown, MD 21741-5018. Online condolences to the family may be sent to www.hsnorton.com Kenneth R. Dowd FULTON - Kenneth Rober t Dowd, 62, of Fulton, died unexpectedly at home on Monday, August 22, 2011. He was born on Long Island, NY, to Robert E . and Mar y R . D owd. Ken PALMYRA - Lois Helene (Hall) Parsons died peacefully, surrounded by her family, on August 23, 2011 at age 78. Survived by her husband of 57 years, John “Bill”; four children, Craig (Nancy Coluzzi), Scott (Sara) and Kirk (Christine) Parsons, Jennifer (Ken) Romano; eight grandchildren; three greatgrandchildren; brothers, Lewis (Charlene) Hall, Lucius (Barb) H all; ni e ces , n e p h ews an d friends. There was no prior calling. H e r M e m o r ial S e r v i ce w as held Sunday, Aug. 28 at the Western Presbyterian Church, Palmyra. Interment private. Donations may be made to the House of John, 14 Spring St., Clifton Springs, NY 14432 in her memory. Arrangements by 17 graduated as the valedictorian of his class from Carle Place High School. He graduated as the salutatorian from S.U.N.Y. Fredonia, where he received his bachelor’s in education; S.U.N.Y B u f f a l o, m a s te r ’s i n m at h ematics, with honors; Syracuse University, master’s in library science, with honors; S.U.N.Y. Oswego, master’s in guidance and counseling, with honors; and an associate’s degree in computer science from Onondaga Community College. Ken also received his Certificate of Advanced Studies from S.U.N.Y. Oswego. He was an elementary school teacher with the Auburn Enlarged School District and the West Genesee Central School District. Ken retired as a guidance counselor from the Oswego City School District. He was an accomplished pianist and vocalist and sang with the Syracuse University Oratorical Societ y and various church choirs. Ken volunteered for several years with the Fulton Public Library and was a newsletter editor for the Transpersonal Psychological Association. He was predeceased by his father, Robert E. Dowd, who died December 9, 2008. Surviving are his mother, Mary R. Dowd of Asheville, NC; brother, James S. Dowd of Asheville, NC; dear friends, Al Mosier of Fulton, Pat Freyberger of Syracuse and Jennie MacPherson of Syracuse. Memorial services were Tuesday, Aug. 30, at May Memorial Unitarian Universalist Society, 3800 East Genesee St., Syracuse. Following the services, the family hosted a reception for Ken’s friends in the Society’s social hall. Contributions in Ken’s memory may be made to the Chautauqua Institute, P.O. 28, Chautauqua, NY 14722. Foster Funeral Home, Fulton has care of arrangements. Foster Funeral Home, Inc. fosterfuneralhome. com 18 LAKESHORE NEWS | Wednesday, August 31, 2011 Photographer on the Go Bill Huff, Jr. WAYUGA Staff Photographer A mailbox located in front of D. K. Bicycle Shop, on Rt. 31 east of Palmyra is an eyecatcher. This photographer found it unique, unusual, and strange, at least enough to stop and take a picture of. Rochester General Hospital Ranked #1 R ochester General Hospital (RGH) rank s 1st in New York State for Overall Medical Care, according to the latest report from CareChex®, a division of The Delta Group. The CareChex 2011 study provides hospital rankings in both Medical Excellence and Patient Safety categories. Awards are based on an institution’s cumulative performance across the most recent three (3) years of public data. The CareChex methodology incorporates six peer-reviewed methodologies which address key components of quality of inpatient care. These methods encompass quality measures including; mortality rates, complication rates, patient satisfac tion measures, inpatient qualit y indicators including core measures, patient safety indicators. According to the CareChex 2011 Medical Excellence Award Summary, Rochester General H osp it al r ank s 2N D in th e United States for Major Cardiac Surgery and 1st in NYS for Major Cardiac Surgery and Cardiac Care. The CareChex 2011 Patient Safety Award Summar y also ranks Rochester General Hospital 1st in New York State for Major Cardiac Surger y and Coronary Bypass Surgery. For more information on CareChex® and The Delta Group, and to see the complete analysis of hospital performance data, visit www.carechex.com. “This significant recognition from CareChex® is another important indicator that our dedicated efforts to deliver unparalleled patient care and clinical outcomes to every patient we serve, at every encounter, every time are paying off, “ said Mark C. Clement, president and CEO of Rochester General Health System. “ We are ex tremely proud of our extraordinary team of nearly 10,000 providers, team members and volunteers who have made these achievements possible through their remarkable talents and unwavering commitment to excellence.” The work at Rochester General Hospital has also been recognized by another well-respected national organization. Once again this year, Rochester General Hospital has been named a Top 100 Integrated Health Network (IHN), by SDI, one of the nation’s premier healthcare analytics firms. This marks the 5th consecutive year that Rochester General has received this designation. Self-Therapy for the Stutterer Available at Local Library S elf-Therapy for the Stutterer is the classic self-help guide by the founder of The Stuttering Foundation, Malcolm Fraser. It is written to and for the many adults and teens who stutter. The 192-page book is available at most public libraries including the Clyde-Savannah Public Library in Clyde, the Macedon Public Library in Macedon, the Newark Public Library in Newark, the Ontario Public Library in Ontario, the Red Creek Free Library in Red Creek, the Sodus Free Library in Sodus, the Walworth-Seely Public Library in Walworth, and the Williamson Free Public Library in Williamson. If you stutter, you do not need to surrender helplessly to your speech difficulty because you can change the way you talk. You can learn to communicate with ease rather than with effort. There is no quick and easy way to tackle the problem, but with the right approach, self-therapy can be effective. This book outlines a self-therapy program which describes what the person who stutters can do to work towards better communication. It is often used as a supplement to speech therapy. A timely feature on page 164 is information about King George VI and how inspirational his speeches were during WWII as depicted in the new movie, The King’s Speech. Writes Charles Van Riper, Ph.D., about this book: “There are always some who stutter who are unable to get professional help and others who do not seem to be able to profit from it. There are some who prefer to be their own therapist. In this book, Malcolm Fraser has provided guidance for those who must help themselves. Knowing well from his own experience as a stutterer the difficulties of self-therapy, he outlines a series of objectives and challenges that should serve as a map for the person who is lost in the dismal swamp of stuttering and wants to find a way out.” The book is available free to all public libraries. If your library doesn’t have it, ask them to contact the Stuttering Foundation toll-free at 800-992-9392 for a copy. Harvest Time in Wayne County W ayne County is noted for their apples. It is the 2nd largest producer of apples outside of Washington State, so it seems fitting to host an Apple Tasting Tour. This tour is an annual event in October and its popularity grows each year. The 14th annual Wayne County Apple Tasting Tour is scheduled for its tasting weekend Oct. 7-10. Travel our scenic country roads, ablaze in autumn glory from market to market. Take this opportunity to explore the essence of the apple. Apple taste testing is one way to learn the differences in apples including taste, texture and scent. Shop for gift items and crafts and participate in the door prize drawings. Each stop is unique, as is the taste and texture of apples. Discover the flavors, colors, and sizes...apples are as individual as we are! The tour continues on throughout October. You’ll have till the 31st to visit all of the participating farm markets and then mail in your challenge form for a chance to win a gift basket. Remember to have your form stamped at every market. Please call for a free guide with map and listing of participants. The 2011 Harvest Guide is also available. The guide includes information on farm markets, shopping, B&B’s, museums and a calendar of special events that cover the months of September and October. For your free copy of the 14th Annual Apple Tasting Tour brochure and the 2011 Harvest Guide call the Wayne County Office of Tourism at 1-800-5276510 or send your request by e-mail to tourism@co.wayne. ny.us or visit our website at w w w.waynecount y tourism. com Wednesday, August 31, 2011 | LAKESHORE NEWS Stories about what made our communities great STERLING Tales of Sterling Don Richardson Sterling Historical Society Ontario Park By Various Contributors Another early “cottage colony” contemporary with the Imperial Club formed at Pearson’s Point on the east side of the bay a short walk north of Fair Haven Village. About two dozen simple cottages were built around Ontario Amusement Park in the gay 1890s. The park, (privately owned) occupied about forty acres and flourished between 1890 and 1921. It included a number of common areas for vacationers to use including picnic area, dance pavilion, baseball f ield, tennis cour t, merry go round, and a large building out on the point, the “Ontario Hotel.” An old ad for the grounds listed among its attractions “a good well of pure water for drinking, running water in each cottage for cooking or drinking... and the use of one row boat with each cottage. Prices ranged from $5 to $15 dollars a week. The ad went on to say, “There are passenger boats that make the rounds of the Bay several times each day and meet all trains at North Fair Haven dock. Also the large lake steamers (eg. The Arundell) stop here each day on the run between Rochester and the 1000 Islands. A trip can be made to the Islands and return the next day. A fine example of an early Ontario Park cot tage is Ha H a . Lo n g tim e ow n e r s M r. And Mrs. Rizzoli believe the name was inspired by William Wadsworth Longfellow’s classic poem “Hiawatha” based on an Indian legend. From the waterfall he named her, Minnehaha, Laughing Water.” The cottage was built in 1892 and is much as built originally, though it was moved to its current location across the street from the bay and the kitchen added. To this time it retains its simple furnishings, under bed chamber pots and wrap around porch. Other nearby summer homes also bear names like the Maples, the May View, and The Plaza. Naming one’s summer camp or cottage seems to have been standard operating procedure in those times before 911 made everybody get a street number and when taxes were lower and resort homes were “rustic” and lacked indoor toilets and insulation. Leora Scot Van Patten recalled that when Ontario Amusement Park was operating, picnics were serious excursions for some families. In 2005, as she neared one hundred years of age, she remembered “It was a great day for the family when time was taken for a picnic. It was the one occasion perhaps throughout the entire summer when the whole family felt free to go on a lark. It was discussed for weeks ahead and everyone worked for the anticipated enjoyment of a day at Fair Haven. The youngsters hoarded their money for weeks; money they earned picking berries, running errands etc. When the big day came, they would have plenty of cash to buy the molasses taffy that was sold on the picnic grounds or a bag of popcorn or peanuts at the market on the Point. Transportation to the Point was a big item. Horses drawing two seated carriages, dog carts, lumber wagons, top buggies, and other vehicles, some with big umbrellas to shade from the scorching rays of the sun, were all in the procession that led to the picnic grounds. Dust covered children scrambled from the wagons and made a grand dash for the water’s edge, and ten chances to one most had both feet wet before the picnic baskets had been lifted from the wagons. The horses were made comfortable at the top of the hill after they had been unhitched. There were hitching bars available, some with poles between to make a stall while other horses were tied to neighboring trees of which there were many. The men spent the day swapping yarns, trading horses, pitching quoits, and filling their stomachs from the huge lunch baskets filled with goodies from the family pantr y. Mothers swapped recipes, exchanged the latest ideas in knitting, and worried over the children in general, and when the day had finished they gathered the family together for the homeward trip. It was a quiet trip, each busy with his own thoughts as the wagon wheels made tracks in the dirt and the clop of the horses’ feet made music to keep time with the thoughts of the travelers.” WOLCOTT Carriage House Stories Norma Stewart Wolcott Historian • 315-594-9361 rhstewart@mail.com Civil War Newspapers By Robert Stewart There were three principal newspapers published during the Civil War as to what was happening on the battlefields. They were Harper’s Weekly, New York Illustrated, and Frank Leslie’s Illustrated. The Harper’s Weekly was the most widely circulated. In 1817, brothers, James and John Harper established a small printing firm in New York City. Later, brothers, Joseph and Fletcher Harper joined the firm and by 1825 Harper & Brothers was the largest book publisher in the United States. Fletcher Harper became aware of a newspaper that was being printed in England and in 1850 the firm launched Harper’s Monthly. It was a successful venture and in HISTO R Y This year marks the 150th Anniversary of the beginning of the War Between the States or more often called Civil War. I have started research on the Civil War soldiers of our area. I would like to share them with the public in hopes that if you have any information about any of your Civil War ancestors, that you would share them with us. I’d be willing to help you with the research of such ancestor. The Civil War lasted for four years and my hopes are to keep researching for information on those that served in the Civil War. Thank you. 1857 began to publish Harper’s Weekly. By 1860 the circulation reached 200,000. In 1862 Thomas Nast joined the staff as a cartoonist. Nast was the one who initiated using animals for the political parties. A donkey for the Democrats and an elephant for the Republicans. He helped to develop the character of Uncle Sam who represented the United States. Harper’s Weekly took a moderate stance on the issue of slavery. The main reason for this stance was that the editor didn’t want to upset the large number of southern readers. The paper supported Stephen Douglas in the 1860 presidential election. After the outbreak of the Civil War it loyally supported Abraham Lincoln and the Union. The pictures published in the Harper’s Weekly were roughly sketched of war scenes and sent to New York where the pictures would be engraved on wood to 19 be printed (wood cuts). The printing was done on a newspaper made of rags. I have many in my collection and most show very little signs of wear. The papers that the soldiers received were uncut to allow them to be dispersed better without falling apart. The price of the papers started out as costing 5 cents, and gradually going up in price. The one pictured is 6 cents or $2.50 per year in advance. Today these papers are collectors items and are sold for as much as $185.00 each. The Harper’s Weekly show the picture of Hon. Edwin Stanton, Secretary of War, in addition to writing a small article about his life. The article says “...great administrative skill and executive firmness.” The paper had advertising, poems, stories of battles won or lost, plus maps of where the battles were fought, pictures of both Union and Confederate Officers, troops, pictures of ships and articles on naval happenings. The Harper’s Weekly was published from 1857-1916. Comments or questions are welcome. Please call 315-594-9361 or email rhstewart@mail.com. ^ Courtesy of Robert Stewart < Hon. Edwin Stanton, ^ In Leslie’s newspaper much of the contents were as the other papers. Later title was shortened to Leslie’s Weekly. Last issue 1922 ^ Contents of the New York Illustrated News were much the same as Harper’s Weekly. This one is dated November 28, 1863.There seems to be more advertising and world news. 8 cents per copy. > Pictured in Virginia. is a cavalry charge 20 LAKESHORE NEWS | Wednesday, August 31, 2011 LI V I N G The Benefits of School Organizations Studying Tips Rich Duncan | Lakeshore News Rich Duncan | Lakeshore News O ne of the most underrepresented keys to success in school is joining a school organization. Now I know most students probably think the last thing they want to do is join an organization when they are already being bogged down by hours of class work and readings each day. However, joining some sort of organization is a key part of college success. Here are ways joining an organization will help you. • Meet new people. Joining an extracurriculur club is a simple way to quickly meet people with similar tastes and interests. • Build new skills. Joining a campus club or organization is also a really good way to start building new life and career skills that • College radio station you can use after graduation. • College newspaper • Opportunities for leadership. Don’t be • Chorales afraid to include any college clubs or orga• Theater groups nizations in which you play an active role • Student Government Organization on your resume, as potential employers • Student Activities Board are likely to value your volunteer work as • Honor Societies much as any unrelated, paid work experi• Special interest groups ence. The point is not necessarily to focus (gardening, video gaming, chess, etc.) on the actual duties, but to showcase your • Athletic teams abilities. Tips From a Recent Grad Rich Duncan | Lakeshore News I recently graduated from SUNY Oswego and this is the first year that I will not be heading back to school at the end of summer. Hopefully these suggestions will help get you off to a good start in the new school year. • Limit what you pack – When I was getting ready for my first year of college, I packed everything I could think of — all of my clothes, a fan, a TV — you name it, I brought it with me. However, I found that a lot of the stuff that I brought to college stayed in the boxes that I brought with me for the entire year. Bring only the absolute essentials — which is typically a LOT less than you might think — and you will have more space in your room an easier pack-up at the end of the year. Coordinate ahead of time with your roommate on bigger items like TVs and other appliances. • Pre-purchase your textbooks – This is surely a no-brainer, but you would be surprised how many students do not take advantage of this program — perhaps because they don’t know most colleges offer this. Pre-purchasing your books allows you to pick up all your books in one fell swoop — and a lot of times, for an extra cost, you can have them delivered right to your room. If you wait until the day before classes start to shop the bookstore for your books, the lines will be extremely long, and you could waste half your day in line. Another option is to consider renting your books, pre-ordering them online, or shopping an off-campus college bookstore. • Price your meal plans – Room and board expenses are sometimes more than tuition itself, especially at state schools, so choose your meal plans wisely. Oftentimes, students get the biggest plan available, even though they might not go to the dining hall that often. Give this some serious thought, and if you don’t plan on frequenting the dining hall, consider getting a smaller plan. BY TH3 NUMB3RS: Studying Six- to eight-year- olds spend 9 hours on homework. This is compared to 31.5 week studying. After their freshman year, the increase that to 14 hours, but spend G oing back to school can be a stressful time for both students and their parents. After months of being out of school and enjoying the summer, it can be difficult to get back into the school routine. Instead of vacations, hanging out with friends and enjoying the nice weather, it is now time to head back to school and the world of homework, readings, tests and projects. However, I have some tips that I developed while I was still in school studying to be a teacher that made doing school work a lot easier and may just help students who need a way to stay focused. Plan Ahead – For older students who are assigned long-term projects, it is important to plan your time accordingly. Don’t save all your work until the day before the project is due — set up a preliminary timeline and try to stick to it. First off, it gives you a sense of accomplishment when you successfully reach your goals. Additionally, instead of long nights rushing at the last minute to complete projects and feeling helpless, you can break the work up into smaller, less daunting tasks and alleviate a lot of unnecessary headaches. Environment – Don’t study in your dorm, unless you absolutely have to. Constant distractions from your computer, your phone, neighbors’ music, and friends who don’t care that you have a major project due all help contribute to a less-than-effective studying atmosphere. Head to the library, or the quad, where it’s quiet and less distracting. Turn your music off so you can focus, and be sure to take short breaks once in a while to prevent fatigue and better remember the material. Take Good Notes - Learning how to take proper notes should be a class in and of itself. Don’t try to write down everything the professor says, but make sure to notate important topics that you can then go back and refer to in your textbook for in-depth information. Write down whatever your instructor puts on the board, because if it was important to them to write it, chances are it will appear on your test. Before studying, be sure to compare notes and impressions of the lecture with a fellow student, to make sure you didn’t miss any important points. If you need to pull an all-nighter - Limit caffeine and sugar. These might seem like good ideas, but both leave you open to the inevitable crash that occurs when they wear off. Instead, eat proteinrich snacks and drink plenty of water. Studying with a group of fellow all-night studiers can be helpful. If someone in the group drifts off, the others can give him or her a good wake-up shove. However, it’s important that the group not serve as a distraction. Music can be a life-saver during an all-nighter. Pick some music that’s loud enough to keep you awake, but calm enough to not be a distraction. hours per week watching television. The average first-year college student spends 8.4 hours per 10.2 hours a week drinking. College students spend approximately $1,137 on study supplies. Wednesday, August 31, 2011 | LAKESHORE NEWS To get your upcoming event added to this list, just let us know by calling 754-6229, emailing editor@wayuga.com, faxing to 754-6431, or mailing it to us! - Auburn - please call Ragan at 776-4604 prior to Sept. 13. Ward W. O’Hara Agricultural and Country Living Museum and Dr. Joseph F. Karpinski Sr. Educational Center of Cayuga County will host Ole Threads Day , from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Ole Threads Day will feature basket weavers, crochet and embroiders, darning, caning, loom weaving and many other activities more common in the 1800s than today. More than 20 exhibitors will be present demonstrating their age old crafts, answering questions, and selling their wares. There will activities for the kids. Special entertainment will be provided. The herb garden will have a special program on herbs and their uses. - Fair Haven - September 4 Admission and parking is free and donations are always appreciated. Lunch will be available for a minimal charge. The museum is located on Rte. 38A at the north end of Owasco Lake opposite Emerson Park. -Butler - Butler Church Museum and Roe Cobblestone Schoolhouse are now open the first Saturday of each month of May through Oct. from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. or call 315-594-2332 for an appointment to fit your needs. bhpsbutlerny.org is our “NEW” website. check us out! - Conquest September 3 Roast Beef Supper at the Countryside UM Church in Spring Lake. Take Route 38 to Conquest, turn west on Fuller Rd. in Conquest. Menu includes roast beef, mashed potatoes and gravy, buttered vegetable, cabbage salad, rolls, homemade brown breads, pickles, coffee, tea or milk, topped off with a large slice of homemade pie. September 18 Annual Senior Citizen Picnic at noon under the large pavilion at Conquest Municipal Park. Conquest Seniors (55 and older) free. Family and friends are asked for a small donation. Dish to pass and your own table service. Meat and beverages provided. To reserve, THEME: THE INTERNET ACROSS 1. Substitute for currency 6. Sound meant to scare 9. Third behind Bonds and Aaron 13. 1836 Texas battle 14. Romanian monetary unit 15. Knight’s breastplate 16. Most famous Bolshevik? 17. Food morsel 18. Turns sharply 19. *Small application 21. ______ toward or aimed at 23. Poetic even 24. Thunderstorm sight 25. Beaver’s creation 28. “Never” without n 30. Distant 35. “Without further ____”, pl. 37. Miners’ bounty, pl. 39. Make happy 40. Domestic animal shelter 41. Writer Asimov 43. Russian governmental agency 44. One way to get to top 46. Trend-setting 47. Poor neighborhood 48. Declare as true 50. Unoffensive manner 52. “But I heard him exclaim, _ _ _ _ he drove out of sight, Merry Christmas to all...” September 10 Fair Haven Fire Auxiliary 3rd Annual Parade of Dogs 9 a.m. sharp at the Church St. Pavilion. Registration starts at 8:30 a.m. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Ribbons - placing the top 3 handlers and dog in each class, Plaques - presented for best Child Handler and Dog, best Youth Handler and Dog, best Adult Handler and Dog, best Senior Handler and Dog - the Best of Show Trophy will be presented at the end of show - Registration forms and class info available at local Fair Haven businesses. - Ira - September 12 Rose City Quilt Club will meet at Park Presbyterian Church, Maple Court at 9:30 a.m. Visitors and new members are welcomed. - North RoseSeptember 10 Wolcott Elks Soccer Shoot, 9 a.m. at Marshall Fields. Age 13 and under can compete for a chance to go to the regional, state and national finals. - Ontario - September 15, 16 & 17 Gigantic Fall Barn Sale at Heritage Square Museum located at Brick Church Corners, 7147 Ontario Center Rd. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Antiques, collectibles, household, jewelry, linens, dishes and bargains galore. September 8, 9, 10 - Red Creek - - Lyons - Bow Hunting Class at the Red Creek Conservation Club. Home study contact: Banjo Smith 521-2506 or Jim Long at 564-5287 after 5 p.m. R u m m a g e S a l e a t t h e I r a Fi r e Department. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. No early birds please. September 14 Informational meeting on becoming a foster parent. 7 p.m. at the Wayne County Department of Social Services, 77 Water Street. Call 315-946-4881 extension 1478 or 1473 for more information. - NewarkSeptember 2 Newark Garden Club Meeting 12:30 p.m. at the Park Presbyterian Church. Members will leave at 1:30 p.m. to carpool to Bejo Seeds, Inc. on Healy Rd., Geneva for a tour of their research farm. New members and guests welcome. September 8, 9, 10 Newark Elks Lodge #1249 Mum Plant Sale10 a.m. until 5 p.m. at 223 South Main Street. Hardy Mums of various colors and sizes will be offered with many of the proceeds to benefit various youth and veteran programs and charities supported by the Lodge. For additional information, call 331-1249. 53. Under this in court 55. One from Laos 57. Native American tradition 60. *It’s often used in verb form 63. Pepsi and Coke 64. ___ of Aquarius 66. Relating to the ilium 68. Skirt shape 69. Overnight stop 70. Vigorous fight 71. *Way to be heard 72. Pecan, e.g. 73. Lock of hair DOWN 1. Salt in Spanish 2. Ball of yarn 3. Raja’s wife 4. Polyimide or carbodiimide, e.g. 5. Type of silk cloth 6. Pat dry 7. Poetic over 8. Money paid out 9. Samuel Adams, e.g. 10. “A Death in the Family” author, James ____ 11. Charlie “____” Parker 12. It turns host into hostess 15. *Virtual you 20. Short stanza at end of poem 22. Toy-maker 24. Gamut 25. Capital of Bangladesh 26. Infamous Nazi September 24 September 11 The Red Creek American Legion will remember the 10th anniversary of 9-11 with a ceremony at 3 p.m. at Veterans Park. Honor Guard, flyover. Rev. Walter Schneider will be the speaker. September 16 POW / MIA Day will be remembered with a ceremony at Veterans Park at 6 p.m. Honor Guard, flyover. Rev. Walter Schneider will be the speaker. - Rose - August 29 The Rose Free Library begins a weeklong celebration of its 99th Anniversary. Stop by for a cupcake and a free commemorative library card holder. Watch for events and activities leading up to the 100th Anniversary in 2012! August 31 Special meeting of the Rose Fire District to discuss the 2012 annual budget and the creation of a fire pond and E V E N TS installation of a dry hydrant on Fox Rd. 7 p.m. Rose Fire Department, 4021 Main Street (NYS Route 414). 21 September 6 to noon. Think globally and act locally in support of your environment. Join the Sterling Nature Center in cleaning up the Lake Ontario Shore. At SNC we collect over 200 pounds of litter along our 2 miles of shoreline with the help of volunteers like you. Refreshments will be provided after the work is done. Rain Date Sunday Sept 11. - Savannah - September 10 NRW Central School District Retirees - You’re invited to the Annual Retirees Luncheon. Meet at 11 a.m., lunch at noon, at the Rose Grange Hall. Bring a dish to pass and your own table service. Spouses and friends, too. September 16, 17, 18 17th Annual Potato Fest - New location this year- Fireman’s Field, Route 89N. Live entertainment and craft & flea market all three days. Savannah Idol Contest, Antique Tractor Pull, Wine and Beer Tasting, Potato Gun ShootOut, Exotic Animals, Farmers Market, Fire Works. September 17 - Victory - Our beef came back. A Roast Beef Supper will be served at the Victory United Methodist Church beginning at 4:30 p.m. - Wallington September 11 Bog and Grog. Noon to 5 p.m. behind the Wallington Fire Hall. 7863 Ridge Rd., Sodus. - Westbury - Savannah Community Church Bazaar and Bake Sale. 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. 13368 Seneca St. Taking orders for fresh potato donuts and Edna’s fresh potato soup until Sept. 15. Call 365-3778 and leave message. Bluegrass and Gospel at the Westbury Communit y Church. 7 p.m. Free admission. For more information call 315-587-9358 - Sodus - - Williamson - The Sodus United Third Methodist Church, 58 W. Main St. will be holding a special memorial service to remember those lost. Worship begins at 10:30 a.m. in the sanctuary. For more information, call the church at 315-483-9718. East Williamson Community Day at the Christian Community Church, 5042 Ridge Rd. (east of the four corners). Noon to 4 p.m., out in the back field. Featuring music from live bands, food (hot dogs, hamburgers, baked goods sale), games, crafts, inflatables (bounce house and bungee run-this is not just for the kids!), hot air balloon, clowns, free pony rides, “The Good Test” (come see what that’s all about!), remote control helicopter show, giveaways. Fun for the whole family! (315) 589-9190 September 11 September 18 The Sodus United Third Methodist Church, 58 W. Main St. invites you to join them for commissioning of their education team and beginning their Sunday School year. Worship beginning at 10:30 a.m. in the Sanctuary. Balloon release and Sunday Sundaes following the service. For more information, call the church at 315-483-9718. - Sterling Nature Center September 10 International Coastal Cleanup, 10 a.m. September 2 September 10 - Wolcott September 24 Wolcott Fire Department ATV Fest. Mud Bog, Drag Races, Wheelie Contest, Obstacle Course. Events start at 11 a.m. Food and beverages available. Location in on Route 89 just off the 104 trail. For more information Hutchings06@ verizon.net or c.tyler365@gmail.com. 27. Paisley, e.g. 29. Gaelic 31. Directed, produced, written by Warren Beatty 32. Immature ovum 33. Longest human bone 34. *Express outrage 36. 18-wheeler 38. John Galsworthy’s Forsyte story 42. _____-cross bicycling 45. *Surf 49. Communist Zedong 51. Tao follower 54. Writer Clemens’ nom de plume 56. Watcher 57. Gallup’s inquiry 58. Medley 59. Designer Vera 60. Belgian port 61. Low-cal 62. Grub 63. Metered ride 65. Wildebeest 67. Cosine Solution on pg. 24 22 LAKESHORE NEWS | Wednesday, August 31, 2011 Wednesday, August 31, 2011 | LAKESHORE NEWS PU B LIC N OTICES 23 PEOPLE POW / MIA Day Remembered in Red Creek RED CREEK - Friday, Sept. 16 is POW / MIA day. The Red Creek American Legion will hold a ceremony beginning at 6 p.m. at Veterans Park. Included will be the Honor Guard and a flyover. Rev. Walter Schneider is the guest speaker. The Legion has a list of POW / MIAs from this area and throughout the United States. They hope to see the community there to pray for these men and women. New Doctor Joins Staff OSWEGO - Obstetrician/Gynecologist Venkata Ramani Dasari, MD, is among the six new physicians that have joined the medical staff at Oswego Hospital in recent months. Dr. Dasari is associated with the practice of Oswego County OB/GYN, P.C., which has offices in both Oswego and Fulton. She provides gynecological care and will also deliver babies at Oswego Hospital’s comfortable and family-centered maternity center. Ontario Airman Graduates ONTARIO - Air Force Airman Daniel P. Milliman graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas. The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness, and basic warfare principles and skills. Airmen who complete basic training earn four credits toward an associate in applied science degree through the Community College of the Air Force. He is the son of Lynette and Timothy Milliman of Bear Creek Dr., Ontario. Milliman graduated in 2008 from Webster Christian School. Crossword Solution: AWA R D S • B I R T H DAYS • B I R T H S • E N G AG E M E N T S • G R A D UAT I O N S • H O N O R S • W E D D I N G S Celebrating outstanding people and extraordinary accomplishments of the region Two Hole-In-Ones Recorded at Port Bay Golf Robert G. Cornwell Let It Snow! Gary Cartwright WOLCOTT - Robert G. Cornwell, of Sodus, had a hole in one at Port Bay Golf Course on August 14 on hole #10, 140 yds., with a 9 iron. Gary Cartwright of Alton, N.Y. had the other hole in one at Port Bay Golf Course on August 13, during the Wolcott Firemans tournament on hole # 8, 125 yds., with a pitching wedge. Gary won a set of Razor Back Callaway Woods, compliments of CavallaroNeubauer of Wolcott. Walworth Seaman Earns Early Promotion WALWORTH - Navy Seaman Apprentice William D. Colby, Jr, son of Joann M. Colby of Walworth and William D. Colby, Sr of Walworth, was recently promoted to his current rank upon graduation from recruit training at Recruit Training Command, Great Lakes, Ill. Colby received the early promotion for outstanding performance during all phases of the training cycle. Training which included classroom study and practical instruction on naval customs, first aid, firefighting, water safety and survival, and shipboard and aircraft safety. An emphasis was also placed on physical fitness. Colby is a 2007 graduate of Wayne Central High School.. 60th Class Reunion Held Left to right 1st. row: Anita (Anstee) Dickson, Carmella (Pitzeruse) Parker, Mary (Sickmond) Stanley, Dolores (Novembrini) Chiperano and Nick DiSantto. 2nd row: Elinor (Brown) Frey), Joan (Burt) Thoms, Ronnie Edwards, Lenora (DeSanto) Devito and Gerry DeVito. 3rd Row: Lee Fisher, Eddie Sidler, Gilbert Rice and Dick DeVito. On August 12, 2011, the Clyde High School Class of 1951 celebrated their 60th Class Reunion at Wayne Hills Country Club. Fourteen classmates and their guests enjoyed a fine dinner followed by cake dessert. Five classmates traveled from Florida and two from Allegany, N.Y. Conversation was about their memories from the distant past. ^ Jerry Field, James Obine, Dominic Arsenault at one of the races > Jerry Field, James Obine, Dominic Arsenault, Natalie Arsenault (holding Jerry’s other plaque) and Logan Field STERLING - While most kids are wishing summer to never end, four local boys are wishing for snow and lots of it! Team Northstar is gearing up and getting ready for another great snocross season with the ESC circuit. James Obine, who took second in points in the 16/17 class and Jerry Field II, who took second in points in the 14/15 class just ordered their new 2012 Polaris IQ 600r snowmobiles. Both boys have been selected to be on the Polaris Race Team. Jerry will continue to race in the 14/15 class as well as the 16/17 class, James will race in the Sport class, while the fifth team member from Massachusetts Dominic Arsenault who took third in points will be racing in the 16/17 class. The two younger team members Nicos Soklaropoulos and Logan Field will continue to race their Ski doo’s in the 8/10 class. Along with racing in Vermont, New York, Canada and New Hampshire the team will be traveling to Duluth, Minnesota for the ISOC opening. Team owner Paul Obine and team mechanic Jerry Field are looking forward to a great season with lots of NY races on the schedule for friends and family to watch. 100th Birthday Celebrated WILLIAMSON - Williamson Supervisor James Hoffman recently presented Roy Elliott with a proclamation honoring the former resident on his 100th birthday. Nearly 60 people attended a party for Roy at the Williamson American Legion on Sunday, Aug. 21. Clarence “Roy” Elliott was born August 21, 1911, to parents David and Sarah (Cornelius) Elliott, who owned a farm on Bear Swamp Road, Williamson. He was one of nine children. (Brothers: Floyd, Norman, Ellis, Gerald, Roger and Kenneth; sisters: Elizabeth and Blanche.) He owned and operated a gas station at the four corners of Williamson for many years, was a fruit farmer throughout his life (including a farm on East Ridge Road where the BOCES and school bus garages are now located), and Williamson school bus driver for 25 years. He married Mary Mascle, who was born in East Williamson, in 1951 and was married for 55 years until her death in 2006. They have three daughters, Priscilla Rosenberg, Sandra Volta and Mary Lynne Kniley, grandchildren, Annie, Tracy and Katie Rosenberg, Jennifer Decker, William Kniley and Kristina Raine, step-grandchildren, Michelle Wheeler and Phil Volta, III; greatgrandson, Robby Decker, and great-granddaughters, Sidney and Grace Wheeler. He served in the Pacific theater during World War II, and has been a member of the Williamson American Legion Post 394 for over 55 years. He moved to Florida during retirement and returned to New York in 2007 and is currently living in Greece, New York. Email us your AWARDS • BIRTHDAYS • BIRTHS • ENGAGEMENTS GRADUATIONS • HONORS • WEDDINGS editor@wayuga.com