The National Weather Service has issued a Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of Western and North Central New York. Tonight widespread showers and some embedded thunderstorms are expected. There is a risk for moderate to heavy rain during this time which could lead to localized minor flooding.
Kelly J. Rhim is indicted for the crime of second-degree assault, a violent Class D felony. It is alleged that on April 13 in the City of Batavia that Rhim intentionally caused physical injury to a person by means of a dangerous weapon. In count two, Rhim is accused of criminal possession of a weapon in the third degree, a Class D felony. It is alleged in count two that Rhim possessed a box cutter with the intention of using it against another person. In Special Information filed by the District Attorney, Rhim is accused of having been convicted on Feb. 19, 2015, in Batavia City Court, of attempted petit larceny, a Class B misdemeanor, and the conviction forms the basis for count two of the current indictment.
From Genesee Community College:
May 9, 2019
Dear Colleagues,
It is with heartfelt sadness that I inform the GCC community that Rick Ensman, the director of Development and External Affairs for 29 years, passed away this morning.
Additional information will be forthcoming from our Human Resources Office as soon as it is available.
Thank you.
Jim Sunser
President
Press release:
A dinner dance with music of the '40s, '50s, '60s, and a little bit of country, organized with Genesee County residents age 55 years and older in mind is scheduled for the evening of Thursday, June 6.
It will be held at the Ascension Parish's Slomba Hall, 17 Sumner St., Batavia. Singles welcome!
Doors open at 4:30 p.m.; dinner is served at 5:30; final dance is at 8:45.
Presale tickets are $16 and available for purchase at the Senior Center, 2 Bank St., Batavia through May 24 or until sold out.
Tickets are nonrefundable and will not be available at the door.
Ruth Spink, director at the Genesee County Office for the Aging, noted that, “this will be a fun evening whether you dance or not, have a date, come alone or come with friends.”
Catering will be provided by Fred Hamilton. Just Wright Entertainment will "spin the tunes," and we will be selling tickets for a small basket raffle, drawing will be at 8 o'clock.
Further information for the “Peppermint Twist” dinner dance is available by calling the Senior Center at 343-1611.
Also, check out the radio show, sponsored by Genesee County Office for the Aging, with music and memories from the '50s,'60s and beyond here. It's hosted Bob Knipe and Connie Boyd and airs on WBTA Sunday mornings from 9 to 10.
(Editor's Note: Check out this dance tune that went to No. 1 on the Billboard Chart in 1955. It's by Perez Prado, commonly known as the "King of Mambo." His version below of "Cherry Pink and Apple Blosson White" was the most popular version.)
It was a perfect day for the Lang family in Pembroke yesterday.
Ten-year-old Brayden Lang didn't give up a hit or and walked only one batter in four innings of work to record his first perfect game on Cal Ripken League team coached by his father Dan Lang.
Brayden wears number 46, just like his great-grandfather, Harry Pilarski, when he was a minor league pitcher in the Red Sox organization in the 1940s.
"He pitched a perfect game," Dan said. "His number is 46. He threw 46 pitches. His grandfather wore number 46. It all kind of chimed together for me after the game."
Yes, Dan is a proud father but the most meaningful moment came when Brayden told him, "Papa Harry would have been proud."
"That means more to me than anything," Dan said. "That he's thinking about the history."
After that, dad said he took his coach's hat off for a second and gave his son a hug.
"He pulled away from me and I said, 'what, you can't hug your dad in front of your friends?' " Dan said. "He said, 'no, your pencil behind your ear is poking me in my cheek.' "
Pilarski began his professional baseball career after World War II, pitching for Oneonta in 1946, Lynn in 1947, and Roanoke in 1948, posting records of 13-13 with an ERA of 2.97, 14-9 and 3.98, and 7-8 and 3.22.
He didn't play in 1948 and in 1950 he joined an independent team, Kingston in the Border League, and posted a record of 19-6 with a 2.81 ERA. He played for two separate Border League teams in 1951 before retiring from baseball. Overall, his career record was 65-45 with an ERA of 3.29.
He served in the 11th Airborne. Dan Lang said he was in the raid of Los Banos as a paratrooper and he was part of the rescue of P.O.W’s there. He played baseball while in service, then was recruited after his honorable discharge.
Brayden's game last night was called after four innings because his team was up 15-0. In his previous start this year, he gave up only one hit, struck out 12, in another 15-0 four-inning game.
CORRECTION: The first person who contacted us about this game said it was a perfect game. After the story was first published, we learned Brayden did walk a batter.
Submitted photos.
Batavia High School senior Brianna Bromley was recently recognized by Chapter V of the National Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association as the recipent of the female winner of the 2018-19 Student-Athlete Essay Scholarship Program.
She read her essay at the annual Dennis E. Fries Luncheon at the Burgundy Basin Inn. She was presented a plaque and scholarship money from the association.
On the plaque was written: "Your essay, which documents how high school athletics have enhanced your educational experiences, was selected as the best entry from your Chapter of the NYSAAA. We salute you and thank you for helping our organization illustrate the many ways that athletics positively influences the lives of student-athletes."
The winning essays from each Chapter of the NYSAAA were then sent to the NYSPHSAA. Brianna was chosen as the 2019 Female State Winner at the NYSAAA annual conference in Saratoga Springs.
She received a plaque and scholarship money from the NYSPHSAA honoring her for "the best entry in the State."
This is the second time that a BHS senior has received these two prestigious awards. Jennifer Adams was a recipient in the 2007-2008 school year.
A one-vehicle rollover accident, unknown injuries, is reported in the area of 5563 Broadway Road, Bethany.
Bethany fire and Mercy EMS dispatched.
UPDATE 2:28 p.m.: There is a single occupant. He has blood on his face but is out of the vehicle.
UPDATE (By Billie) 3:07 p.m.: Mercy medics are transporting a 34-year-old male to UMMC. He is complaining of "chronic exacerbated lower back pain"; has a laceration over his right eye and on the bridge of his nose. He is alert, oriented and stable and had no loss of consciousness.
UPDATE: Photos by Glenn Adams.
Submitted photos and press release:
The BCSD Foundation lnc.'s Board of Directors is pleased to announce the recent recipients of the BCSD Foundation Apple Award.
The BCSD Foundation Apple Award is given by a member of the school and/or local community to a Batavia City School District employee or volunteer. In the opinion of those giving the honor of this distinction, the awardee has gone above and beyond in their role and is being recognized by one or more people for these accomplishments.
Two people received a Foundation Apple Award during the month of April.
Julie Wasilewski, above left, is a counselor at Jackson Primary School. Wasilewski was recognized anonymously as someone who goes above and beyond with everything she does. It is evident that the students in our District are her first priority, and therefore she goes to any length to assure that all their needs are met. She is a strong advocate for our students and staff.
Thankfully, through the breadth of her experiences, she is able to provide support to the families in our community in which she serves. Wasilewski can always be counted on to volunteer or participate at all events at Jackson Primary, as well as throughout the school community; and does so with the most welcoming smile. Her joyful personality is second to none, and something that contributes to her approachability.
The BCSD is fortunate to have such a dedicated, caring and genuinely good-hearted individual working within its organization, as she continues to have a positive effect on so many lives.
Julia Rogers, above left, is the coordinator of Assessment and Instructional Services for Batavia City School District. Rogers was given this Foundation Apple from the BCSD Foundation Board of Directors. Rogers spent countless hours to ensure the successful establishment and development of this Foundation.
She has served as a leader in all areas of the Foundation since its inception and the members of the Foundation could not be more grateful.
As an administrator here in this district, Rogers has always gone above and beyond the call of duty. It is well known that Rogers gets things done effectively and always with a love for our District in the back of her mind. Behind many of the functions that take place is guidance and assistance from Rogers.
Behind her actions is always the best for BCSD. She exemplifies what it means to "Take Care of BCSD."
Nominations for a Foundation Apple Award
Local artist, Mark Jensen, will be making each individual resin apple -- none will be exactly the same. If you are interested in giving a Foundation Apple Award, please submit your nomination form and $75 (payable to the BCSD Foundation Inc., 260 State St., Batavia NY 14020, att: Allison Chua). Nomination forms may be found on our webpage (at www.bataviacsd.org under Quick Links).
Community members with questions are asked to email us at foundation@bataviacsd.org
BERGEN – The Village of Bergen has received its second award for restoring and repurposing a historic building in the village.
Mayor Anna Marie Barclay has announced they have been notified that the New York State Conference of Mayors has selected Bergen as winner of NYCOM’s Local Government Achievement Award for 2019. The awards program, in its 32ndyear, recognized the village for its Sage Pavilion.
The Sage Pavilion in January also earned Bergen the honor of being named the American Public Works Western New York Project of the Year.
Schenectady Mayor Gary McCarthy, president of NYCOM, said in a press release, “The Village of Bergen is to be commended for its desire to improve the village through innovation and efficiency.
"The Sage Pavilion Project will benefit Bergen for years to come and is just one example of how local officials continue to work diligently to enhance their communities and the quality of life for their residents. Congratulations to Mayor Anna Marie Barclay on this important accomplishment.”
The Sage Pavilion was formerly an old, deteriorating water pump building, which the village rehabilitated into an all-season pavilion, which has now become the hub of the community, the mayor said.
In its first year after restoration, 65 events were hosted at Sage Pavilion, providing a versatile gathering space at a fraction of what it would have cost the village to build new.
Other winners of NYCOM’s Local Government Achievement Award for 2019 were the villages of Ellicottville and Rockville Centre and the cities of Corning, Poughkeepsie and Syracuse.
The awards were presented May 5 at NYCOM’s annual meeting in Cooperstown. NYCOM represents 573 cities and villages in New York State.
Press release:
Genesee County will hold a Public Information Session regarding the Jail Construction Project at 5 p.m. on Thursday, May 16, at the Old County Courthouse Chambers, 7 Main St., Batavia.
The session will last until approximately 8 p.m. and the public is encouraged to drop by at any time to chat with County and SMRT representatives.
The purpose of the informational session is to allow for citizen questions and inquiries early on in the jail design process, and to provide County justification and rationale for the steps taken to date and planned into the future.
We welcome any and all citizen views regarding any aspect of the project’s scope, purpose and implementation.
The County will provide project information including, but not limited to project timeline, bed need analysis, and possible jail site. County staff along with SMRT, the County’s Architect and Engineer consultants will be on hand to answer questions and receive feedback.
The County has also created a page on its website dedicated to the jail project that we encourage citizens to check on over time for updates on the progress of the Jail Construction Project.
Terry Ross, from the Genesee County maintenance department, works on a new lighting system at the base of the Upton Monument.
The LED system was donated by Batavia-based Lighting Design Innovations, which two years ago donated a new color-changing light system for the Old Courthouse cupola.
The new lights are on a 14-volt system and draw only 20 watts. They are replacing four 400-watt lights.
Ross said lights are being installed to light the plaques of the Soldiers and Sailors Monument and another light, which is what he's working on in the picture, will illuminate the statue of Gen. Emory Upton. Ross said the DOT has given permission for the county to install an LED light at the top of the stoplight poll next to the monument that will illuminate the eagle at the top, but first the county must figure out how to run the power up to the light on the outside of the pole.
The Soldiers and Sailors Monument is 100 years old this year. It was dedicated in August 1919.
Thursday evening GO ART!, located at 201 E. Main St. in Batavia, the Livingston Arts Council is hosting a bartender challenge.
Come see Deborah Bump and Gregory Hallock at GO ART!'s Tavern 2.o.1 from 5 to 8 p.m. on May 9.
Admission to the bar and galleries are free to all. If you would like to have a beer, some wine or mead, Gregory or Deborah will be more than happy to serve you and compete for your tips (donations).
Support them as they compete to be the ultimate celebrity bartender (fundraiser). All donations go toward GO ART!’s many programs offered to the public and cheating is ENCOURAGED here! Who will reign as the victor director in this intense battle?
Tell all your coworkers, friends and family to come and help support ART and CULTURE within our region.
A little over a week ago, Maceo Harrison, a professional dancer, conducted a workshop at Law Dance Studio. I was asked to cover his appearance and intended to do just that but got the time wrong, so the studio sent me some video of the workshop and I got busy and didn't get it posted.
But since I said I would post it, I wanted to follow through.
Law Dance Studio opened on 218 W. Main St., Batavia, in 2018. The studio is the business of Lisa Blaun, originally from Elba. She majored in Dance at Valencia College in Florida and has worked professionally as a dancer, choreographer and director of competition, in Florida, Alaska and Georgia, and she is a certified Progressing Ballet Technique instructor.
Voters in the Batavia City School District will be asked on May 21 to approve a budget of $50,518,573, with a projected increase in the tax levy of 2.93 percent.
The Board of Trustees approved the proposed budget Tuesday night, following a public hearing, sending it to the voters for final approval before the 2019-2020 school year.
Spending in the district will drop 3.20 percent, or more than to $1.6 year-over-year if voters approve the budget.
The proposed tax rate is $22.06 for 2019-2020, up from $21.67 this year.
Voting will take place on Tuesday, May 21, from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. at the Robert Morris building and Batavia High School.
As part of the public hearing, Superintendent Chris Dailey, in his final budget hearing with the district (he's taken a job with the Gates Chili Central School District) shared a good deal of detail about the district.
This year, there are 2,377 students enrolled, and though the district provides free breakfast and lunch to all students, under government guidelines for free and reduced-price lunches, 59 percent of the district students qualify.
The attendance rate is 95 percent. Dailey said that is the highest in the area.
"It doesn't hurt that students know they are getting two free meals a day," Dailey said. "They know they're going to eat at least twice."
There are 259.4 teachers in the district, 122 teachers aides and clerical employees, 39 maintenance staff, four assistant principals, four principals, five people in IT, 24 in nutritional services, and seven in the central office.
The BHS graduation rate is 92 percent. That is, again, one of the highest in the area, Dailey said.
In the coming year, the district will add a Batavia police officer as a school resource officer.
Some of the programs in the district that are not mandated by the state but that Dailey said the community demands:
Pudgie’s Lawn & Garden Center is kicking off it's 20th year in business and we are offering delivery for Mother’s Day week. Follow the link to order something special for mom and receive a FREE Mother’s Day card & bow. Delivery charges apply. Click here for more information.
Pudgie’s would also like to announce we are now booking kid’s birthday parties beginning in June and continuing year-round! Click here to find out more info. Pudgie’s Lawn & Garden Center is located on 3646 W. Main St. in Batavia.
Neither Billie nor I know our birds very well. We spotted this red-breasted bird in our backyard and are curious about what kind of bird it is.
UPDATE: It's a rose-breasted grosbeak. Fellow Southsider Jason Smith sent over a video of one in his backyard.
Above, GCC students channel "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" while posing in costume in a special scene called "Camp" during last weekend's Fashion Show.
Submitted photo and press release:
The Forum Players Theatre Company at Genesee Community College just announced their first and biggest show of the 2019-2020 season.
"It's just a jump to left, and then a step to the ri-i-right…Let's do the time warp again!" This is one of many songs that will be emblazed upon your brain after seeing Richard O'Brien's "The Rocky Horror Picture Show," coming to GCC, courtesy of Samuel French Inc., Oct. 17 - 20.
Tickets for "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" will go on sale this summer.
This performance will take full advantage of all the high-tech sound and lighting equipment at the state-of-the-art Stuart Steiner Theatre. In addition, the full scene and costume shops will offer dynamic sets, clothing and the outlandish regalia that Rocky Horror fans look for.
The talented and enthusiastic theatre department is already busily preparing for this performance, which will set the tone for a new season of great theater, as well as a few Halloween celebrations, in late October.
"With a piece as dramatic and fun as the 'Rocky Horror Show', our students will combine their vocal talents, acting and dancing skills and technical skills, along with their innate theatrical enthusiasm, to bring the eccentric Rocky Horror characters to life," said Brodie McPherson, director of the show and also GCC's instructor of theater technology.
"Some crew members are already hard at work planning the special effects required for this production. Without giving away any of their surprises, this promises to be an interactive, exciting, fun performance that will be truly engaging for everyone. Save the date, indeed."
"The Rocky Horror Picture Show" will feature members of the community, GCC students of all majors, alumni, faculty, and staff, both on stage (as you've never seen them before!) and behind the curtain.
GCC's Fashion Program students alluded to the production including a special scene in the 38th annual Fashion Show last weekend called "Camp," (above photo) which was coordinated by theater student Alannah Gross and styled by Theater Arts and Theater Technology students. The scene featured adjunct dance instructor Tara Pocock and student models representing some of the iconic characters in full makeup and costume.
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