More than two dozen volunteers placed 2,977 in remembrance of the 9/11 terrorist attack victims outside the VA Hospital in Batavia.
Organizations represented by the volunteers included VA employees, the VA police force, National Fuel, and the American Legion.
Photos by Howard Owens
The Byron-Bergen Bees beat the Batavia Blue Devils at Van Detta Stadium in boys soccer on Saturday, 4-2.
Goals for Byron-Bergen:
Goals for Batavia:
Photos by Kristin Smith. For more, click here.
Photos by Philip Casper
Oakfield-Alabama High School hosted its annual Dash in the Dark on Friday evening.
Photos by Laura Luft.
The Fighting Irish of Notre Dame dispensed of South Seneca pretty easily on Saturday, securing a 56-0 win.
James Fanara was 8-10 passing for 140 yards and two TDs. Fanara added another 25 yards rushing on six carries.
Hayden Groff gained 85 yards on 13 carries and Gabe Castro picked up 40 on 10 carries. Groff scored twice. Castro scored on a six-yard run in the fourth quarter.
Bryceton Berry returned the second-half kickoff 92 yards for a touchdown. Ryan Fitzpatrick had a pick-six in the third quarter.
Photos by Kristin Smith. For more, click here.
Game report by Head Coach Tim Sawyer.
Alexander used a dominant first half to grab this victory against a tough Clyde-Savannah team that never quit trying.
The Trojans won 34-0.
Alexander scored on its first four offensive possessions and then scored a pick-six defensive TD.
Placekicker Dalton Selapak was 4 for 4 on the PATs.
The scoring opened on a nice drive by the Trojan offense that culminated with a 3-yard TD pass from QB Trent Woods to Flanker Mason Bump from 3 yards out.
On the 2nd drive, RB Ricky Townley scored on a 9-yard run. He also scored the Trojans' third TD of the game a few minutes later on a 28-yard gallop.
Townley ended his night with 5 carries for 66 yards.
On the fourth drive of the game, Fullback Kaden Lyons used his speed and toughness to break away for a 22-yard touchdown run. He ended the night with 4 carries for 35 yards.
The final TD for the Trojans was a 70-yard interception return by Trenton Woods from his free safety spot.
First-year senior RB Brice Feldman had a good night running the ball with 4 carries for 36 yards.
Defensively, the Trojans picked up their first shutout of the season. Led by Townley from Strong Safety with a whopping 12 tackles. Christian Kissell had a QB sack.
The Trojans have a bye in week 3.
Photos by Philip Casper.
Top photo: Alexander’s Defensive line putting in work stopping the run.
RB Ricky Townley #5, Senior
QB Trent Woods #2, Junior, scrambling
WR Christian Kissell #1, Senior
WR Christian Kissell #1, Senior
Pembroke lost to Canisteo-Greenwood on Friday in eight-man football 28-14.
No stats were submitted for the game.
Photos by Elizabeth Gabby.
The Oatkan Knights pulled out a close win in Bath over Bath-Haverling to open their season on Friday night, with placekicker Katelynn Everett providing the margin of victory.
She was 5-5 in point-after-attempts in the 35-32 win for Le Roy.
Both teams scored five touchdowns with Bath-Haverling unable to convert one PAT because of a blocked kick and failing to convert twice on two-point plays.
Tony Piazza rushed for 136 yards and scored twice on 15 attempts. Tommy Condidorio gained 90 years and scored twice on 14 attempts.
Jackson Fix scored a touchdown on 11 carries for 54 yards.
On defense, Jack Tonzi had 6.5 tackles and a sack. Tony Piazza had 5.5 tackles and Xavien Walker had five.
Photos by Ed Henry.
Top photo: LeRoy’s Bryce Lathan (42) and Jack Tonzi (no helmet) engulf the Bath RB.
Tony Piazza (22) leads the sweep for LR QB Tommy Condidorio.
LeRoy WR Cal Koukides snags a 30-yard reception from QB Condidorio.
Tony Piazza runs hard through the Bath defense.
LeRoy place kicker Katelyn Everett splits the uprights.
LeRoy place kicker Katelynn Everett was a perfect 5 of 5 on PATs for the Knights.
LeRoy linemen Ayden Riggi (67) and Will Eschberger (65) celebrate the team win.
The final score was lopsided but it didn't necessarily look like it was going that way early in the game said OAE Head Coach Tyler Winter following the Aggies 70-6 win over the Geneseo Blue Devils.
"Contrary to the final score, we faced a little bit of adversity early in the game," Winters said. "It was good to see this group respond the way they did. After our opening score, Geneseo came right back down the field and answered with a score of their own. We needed to see if we could take one on the chin and not waver. I'm proud of our guys for keeping their composure and keeping the pedal down for the remainder of the game."
Noah Currier helped lead the way with 132 yards rushing on 11 carries. He scored four touchdowns and also had an interception on defense.
QB Bodie Hyde tossed a 10-yard TD pass and gained 138 yards and scored two touchdowns on seven carries.
Conor Scott scored a touchdown and gained 49 yards on four caries. He had five tackles on defense.
Avery Watterson scored a touchdown on an 11-yard run.
On defense, Austin Pangrazio had seven tackles and a sack. Brayden Smith had seven tackles as did T.J. Andrews.
Photos by Kristin Smith. For more photos, click here.
Batavia dominated long-time rival Livonia in their home opener at Van Detta Stadium on Friday night, beating the Bulldogs 42-6.
The Blue Devils are now 2-0 in the young season.
Batavia scored midway through the first quarter on Javin McFollins' quarterback sneak.
The score was 14-0 at the end of the opening quarter after Carter McFollins snagged a touchdown pass tossed by Javin McFollins
Just before the half, Livonia made it 14-6 on a Kyle Wetterings run (the two-point conversion attempt failed).
After the kickoff by Livonia to start the second half, Carter McFollins took the ball on the first play from scrimmage and dashed 65 yards to score the Blue Devils third touchdown.
Minutes later, Javin McFoolins hits Cole Grazioplene for a 31-yard TD. The half ends 28-6
Late in the third quarter Mehki Fortes made an interception to give the ball back to Batavia with three minutes left in the quarter. Cam McCliniic scored on a 9-yard run to increase the lead 35-6.
on a 4-yard run, Aavion Bethel scores Batavia’s sixth touchdown midway through the fourth quarter.
Julia Petry was 6 for 6 on extra point coversions.
Javin McFollins was 5-6 passing for 118 yards and two TDS Cam McClinic rushed for 62 yards and a TD on seven Carrie's Carter NcFollins gained 73 yards and scored on three carries. He also had 63 yards and a TD on two receptions. Aiden Anderson gained 72 yards on five carries.
in addition to the interception, Mekhi Fortes had seven tackles.
Batavia's next game is home against Monroe next Thursday night at VanDetta, with kickoff 6 p.m.
Photos by Steve Ognibene
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Armor Security staff members made their debut at Friday's home football game between Batavia and Livonia high schools. Spectators were wand-checked at the gate, and security guards were on site to ensure that the only commotion was on the field at Van Detta Stadium. Perhaps there was also some excitement in the stands as the Blue Devils blew away the competition by 42-6.
The security company has a contract through the end of this year, and members of Batavia Police Department were also on hand to check for illegal parking and related un-gamely behaviors. Superintendent Jason Smith has been adamant -- via a letter to parents and recommending the extra security -- that home football games will be safe and without unwanted disruptions from spectators.
Friday's game included a moment of recognition during a dedication to honor all police and fire department and armed forces members.
Earlier in the day Smith issued his superintendent's update to the district, sharing that he is "personally thrilled to begin my first full school year as our Superintendent of Schools, and I look forward to experiencing all the fun and joys associated with being a Batavia Blue Devil!" Certainly, players, staff and fans experienced one of those well-deserved joys with Friday night's win.
District leaders were "out and about" during the first day of school on Wednesday, he said, and they are focused on three key teaching principles: effective teaching, literacy (reading and writing) across all content areas, and providing an engaging and consistent curriculum. Smith gave some advice that is well-suited for anyone: work hard and be kind.
To read the entire update, go HERE
Go here for prior Robert Morris story, and district security.
Top Photo: Spectators are wand-checked as they enter Van Detta Stadium Friday evening; members of police, fire and armed forces were given a dedication to honor their service to the community. Photos by Steve Ognibene. File Photo: Superintendent Jason Smith takes board members on a tour of the revamped Robert Morris building before the first day of pre-school and UPK classes on Wednesday. Photo by Joanne Beck. Children arrive for the first day at Robert Morris. Photos from Batavia City Schools.
File Photo of Conductor Shade Zajac during a rehearsal with Genesee Symphony Orchestra.
There will be no shushing at Haxton Memorial Library next week when members of Genesee Symphony Orchestra, including Conductor Shade Zajac, provide demonstrations for families, Roxie Choate says.
Funded by GO Art! Reach grant money, the library will be hosting musicians from 7 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the Oakfield Government and Community Center, 3219 Drake St., Oakfield.
Orchestra members will be showing and talking about their instruments individually, and also playing together for this special hour, said Choate, the orchestra manager. They will introduce strings, woodwinds and brass instruments.
“In hopes of creating increased knowledge and understanding of the importance of bringing orchestra music alive within our young people’s lives,” she said to The Batavian.
This event is open to all children ages 7 and older, and their parents. Attendees are asked to arrive by 6:50 p.m. in preparation for the program, she said.
Genesee Symphony Orchestra is in residence at Genesee Community College, and has a tradition of having “a very strong educational mission in giving experiences in learning about orchestra music,” Choate said.
Consider this a warm-up for the group’s first of a five-concert season. The first concert will feature “a beautiful harp concerto,” Choate said, and is set for 4 p.m. Oct. 9 at Stuart Steiner Theater at GCC, 1 College Rd., Batavia.
Registration is encouraged and appreciated. Call 585-948-9900.
Press Release
Enjoy a day of play with Grandparent’s Day and/or discover the fascinating world of honeybees this Saturday at the Genesee County Park & Forest Interpretive Nature Center. Grandparent's Day is from 10:30 am – 12:30 pm!
Kids bring their grandparents to enjoy scavenger hunts, catching critters in the pond, insect safari and more. Program includes accessible outdoor and indoor activities and a card making station. Cost is $5/child, $5/parent, grandparents FREE.
Meet at the Interpretive Nature from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. and see a live beehive in action! Hear a local beekeeper explain the lifecycle and different jobs of bees while sharing cool facts and experiences in caring for these amazing creatures. $5/person, $10/family.
To pre-register, call 585-344-1122.
For more information visit our website or contact Shannon Lyaski at Shannon.Lyaski@co.genesee.ny.us or 585-344-1122.
Meet Mathew Davis, Le Roy Jr./Sr. High School's new assistant principal and athletic director.
Video courtesy Le Roy Central School District.
Press release:
Western Regional Off-Track Betting (WROTB) / Batavia Downs Gaming President CEO Henry Wojtaszek announced today that Batavia Downs will start collecting retired United States Flags for proper ceremonial retirement starting Friday, Sept. 9.
Wojtaszek was flanked by members of the Genesee County Veterans Services Agency and other local veterans as the first retired flag was placed in the receptacle.
“We welcome all residents in the greater Genesee County area to stop in and drop off their retired flags,” said Wojtaszek. “We want to honor the freedoms the flag represents and those who served defending them. Batavia Downs and Western Regional OTB are proud to help in this process by serving as a collection point for anyone who needs to retire a flag and wants to be assured it will be properly retired.”
Flag receptacles, built by Batavia Downs Maintenance Staff, have been placed in the front lobby of the facility for the retired flags to be deposited in by guests and residents.
Batavia Downs’ commitment to veterans continues with discounts at their food service outlets.
Photos by Howard Owens
Press release:
The Genesee and Orleans County Health Departments (GO Health) will be holding their Local Early Intervention Coordinating Council (LEICC) Quarterly Meeting. The meeting is scheduled for Friday, September 30, 2022, from 9:30 to 11 a.m. at the Agri-business Child Development Offices (448 West State Street, Albion, NY, 14411) or by zoom. Childcare will be provided and refreshments will be served.
The LEICC is a supportive group made up of county officials, early intervention providers, childcare providers, parents of children with disabilities and other community members. The members of the council are encouraged to collaborate and voice their opinions to help raise concerns to better the program, and ultimately, help the children.
Early Intervention has been going strong for over 20 years. During this time, a vast amount of research has been done on brain development in children from birth through age three. The research is showing how vital the early years are for development, as well as the importance of Early Intervention because these are the years that will affect a child’s later development.
The goal of the LEICC is to afford the opportunity for parents and other members to voice their thoughts and concerns on the strengths and weaknesses of the Genesee and Orleans County Early Intervention Program and to work together to improve the program. The Genesee and Orleans County Health Departments are encouraging parents to attend and to offer input as to how we can best meet the needs of all infants and toddlers.
For zoom connection information or for more information on the meeting, please contact Deborah Krenzer-Lewter, Director of Children with Special Needs for Genesee and Orleans Counties at 585-344-2580 ext. 5572 or 585-589-2777.
Press Release
To all motorists, businesses, and property owners along Park Road in the Town of Batavia:
The portion of Park Road from Richmond Avenue South to the intersection of Lewiston Road/ NY63 will
be reopened to southbound traffic only.Motorists approaching Park Road from Lewiston Road/ NY 63 are asked to continue to follow the detour along Veterans Memorial Drive to Park Road. This will occur on or about 5 p.m. Friday. This pattern will remain for the next few weeks while work continues to finish the project.
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