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Landmark Award 2017: 27 Summit Street, Batavia
By Lucine Kauffman:
Ashley and David Bateman purchased their 1862 home at 27 Summit Street, Batavia in 2014.
They obtained an early photo of the house and set out to restore the exterior as closely as possible to the original design.
As you can see, their house closely resembles another house in Batavia built at the same time. This home at 314 East Main Street still has the original Second Empire style mansard roof. The windows and the layout are matches.
Lovell Gibbs, son of Mormon pioneer Horace Gibbs, built this house at 27 Summit Street. At one point, Joseph Barnes of JC Barnes Clothing Store owned this house.
And now, the owner of a present day clothing store, Pollyanna and Dot, owns this house.
When the Batemans bought the house, it was clad in yellow aluminum siding and the original windows had been replaced with vinyl.
The original hitching post and carriage block survived and are currently located in the parkway between the street and sidewalk.
The crew that performed the recent street reconstruction reset the hitching post and carriage block when the project was completed.
The Batemans removed the aluminum siding during the start of their second year in the house. Dave did much of the work on the house himself. They chose a seven color historic paint scheme.
The side porch was an addition sometime after 1902. Dave resided the side porch with wood siding after using the original clapboard to replace an area next to the front porch that had rotted.
They discovered that some of the architectural details were taken off when the siding was put on. The exterior has been almost completely restored to the original design with the exception of a small balcony above the side porch that will be recreated eventually.
Each peak has its own details. The two side peaks feature different sunburst patterns. The front peak features an original stained glass window. The far back peak, only visible from across the street had been cut into for a vent and was recreated using shadow lines.
The house was built with Second Empire style features, and later was “modernized” with late Victorian features such as fish scale siding and a leaded glass window.
The trim on this peak was reconstructed and painted in a coral shade to pop out.
The original rope trim and scrollwork around the windows remains intact. &
The leaded glass window next to the front porch was added after 1902 when the front living room was widened.
The porch was enclosed with storm windows cobbled together. Dave removed the windows and will eventually build screens.
The scrollwork on the front porch gable was missing, but Dave was able to replicate it using a shadow, or stain, on the house.
The front doors are massive and ornate. The beveled glass and panels make an elegant entrance. &
The transom window brings light to the foyer.
A curved stairway hugging a curved wall graces the foyer. The Drews (previous owners) stripped and refinished the front doors, treads and bannister which were all painted.
So many details make this house special.
The Batemans had the English oak wood floors refinished.
When the Batemans took up the wall to wall carpeting they found that the floors were in pretty good shape but the wood floor grates had been cut through. Gene McMaster rebuilt the registers and refinished the floors.
The baseboards and doorway trim are elaborate. The Batemans had a local mill cut custom knives to match the baseboards and trim so they could repair the areas where it was missing.
A previous owner removed the pocket doors in between the living and dining rooms. The Batemans found this “fretwork” in the attic, probably from the 1880s/1890s and re-installed it in the opening.
Dave re-framed the leaded glass window in the front living room where water damage had rotted it.
Handsome French doors lead out onto the side porch.
The fireplace in the living room was added by a previous owner sometime after 1920.
The house’s interior walls were completely covered with wallpaper. Removing it and painting proved to be an arduous task but gives the house a fresh look.
The brass, dragon-themed gas fireplace in the dining room dates to 1886 but is no longer functional.
An Eastlake rocker has been passed down through several owners of the house.
A large beveled glass French door leads into the kitchen.
The kitchen is housed in an addition. The Batemans gutted the room to build their dream kitchen. They installed new, red tiger wood floors.
An island serves as a practical work and dining space.
It also serves as an architecturally interesting focal point. Dave installed the white subway tile himself.
Brass accented lighting warms the kitchen area. The Batemans chose an imported Italian marble countertop. The Statuarietto marble arrived in one large piece.
They had the mill create new baseboards to match the rest of the house.
The reproduction brass drawer pulls and glass knobs lend warmth to the white cupboards.
The original glass doorknobs dress up the solid wood doors throughout the house.
The Batemans inherited an assortment of skeleton keys which they use on the still functional locks throughout the house.
Some of the 19th century lighting fixtures remain in place.
Some, but not all, of the original slate sidewalks were salvaged from the recent street and sidewalk reconstruction and installed in the walkway up to the house.
The Landmark Society of Genesee County is pleased to honor Ashley and David Bateman for their loving renovation of their home at 27 Summit Street.
Plea deal in the works for Batavia woman accused of distributing cocaine
A 39-year-old Batavia woman accused of distributing cocaine is likely to avoid a trial and prison time, though some time in jail is still a possibility.
Denielle Mancuso, of West Main Street Road, appeared in County Court this morning on her plea-cut-off day (the last day a defendant has to accept a plea deal before the case goes to trial).
Assistant District Attorney Kevin Finnell said the plea offer of criminal possession of a controlled substance in the fifth degree with a "shock-cap" probation (which means six months in jail or four months of intermittent incarceration followed by five years of probation).
Her attorney asked that she be evaluated for judicial diversion, which Judge Charles Zambito granted. That means she will be evaluated for the program and if accepted would be instructed in conduct and procedures she would have to follow for a set period of time.
Mancuso was arrested in June following an investigation by the Local Drug Task Force and charged with two counts of criminal sale of a controlled substance, 3rd, criminal possession of a controlled substance, 3rd, and one count of criminal nuisance, 1st.
She is accused of providing cocaine (not necessarily a sale) to an agent of the task force.
She's next due in court Oct. 16. If the judicial division program isn't approved and she doesn't accept the plea offer, a trial is set for Dec. 4.
Law and Order: Akron man accused of taking vehicle, selling tools without permission
Jeri Carlton Lobur, 51, of Hoag Avenue, Akron, is charged with unauthorized use of a vehicle and petit larceny. Lobur is accused of using another person's vehicle in Pembroke without permission and then selling power tools that were stored in the vehicle without the owner's permission.
Dominic Daniel Czerniak, 18, of Wyvil Avenue, Scottsville, is charged with criminal possession of a marijuana, 4th, and speeding. Czerniak was stopped at 6:18 p.m., Monday, on Main Street, Corfu, for an alleged traffic violation by Officer Richard Retzlaff. Czerniak was allegedly found in possession of more than two ounces of marijuana.
Aaron D. Swimline, 31, of Alabama, is charged with felony DWI, speeding and unlawful possession of marijuana. Swimline was stopped at 10:44 p.m. Sunday on Route 63 in the Town of Shelby by State Police.
Semi-truck and car involved in accident at Oak and Richmond
A car vs. semi-truck accident is reported at Oak and Richmond, Batavia.
Unknown injuries.
City fire and Mercy EMS dispatched.
The roadway is blocked.
UPDATE 10:30 p.m.: A male ran from the accident heading west on Richmond Avenue. No description available.
UPDATE 10:33 p.m.: The person who fled is described as a white male with dark hair and dark clothing in his mid to late 20s.
UPDATE 11:16 p.m.: Police believe the sedan was westbound on Richmond Avenue and that it failed to yield for a red light. It struck the cab of the truck and spun so that the rear of the car struck the trailer. Sgt. Chris Camp said the driver is adamant that he was alone in the car. Witnesses told police he was the driver, but that somebody did run from the car. The driver was evaluated at the scene. He was not seriously hurt. The roadway was reopened at about 11 p.m.
Car vs. 'herd of deer' accident reported on Pike Road, Batavia
A car vs. "herd of deer" accident is reported on Pike Road in Batavia. The caller is roadside in a black Toyota Tundra. Law enforcement is responding. No word on injuries, if any.
Batavia's Samantha Futter promoted to Specialist in the NY Army National Guard
Major General Anthony P. German, The Adjutant General for the State of New York, announces the promotion of members of the New York Army National Guard in recognition of their capability for additional responsibility and leadership.
Samantha Futter, from Batavia, serving with the Company A (Distribution), 427th Brigade Support Battalion is promoted to the rank of Specialist.
Army National Guard promotions are based on overall performance, attitude, leadership ability, and development potential.
These promotions additionally recognize the best qualified Soldiers and attract and retain the highest caliber Citizen Soldiers for a career in the New York Army National Guard.
For more information about the New York Army National Guard, visit www.dmna.ny.gov or www.1800goguard.com.
Three local student graduate from University at Albany
The University at Albany congratulates the more than 3,300 students who graduated at its 173rd Commencement from May 19-21.
Anthony Misisco, of Pavilion, graduated summa cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology in Spring 2017.
James Pisaturo, of Bergen, graduated with a Master of Science in Curriculum Development & Instructional Technology in Spring 2017.
Jessica Dudek, of Batavia, graduated with a Master of Science in Professional Accountancy in Spring 2017.
Local residents graduated from RIT
Some 3,500 students graduated during Rochester Institute of Technology's 132nd commencement celebration, held in May, including:
Michael Barnard of Bergen (14416), who graduated with a BS in criminal justice.
Juliana Blackburn-Baskin of Batavia (14020), who graduated with a BS in international business.
Michael Burns of Batavia (14020), who graduated with a BS in management information systems.
Cassandra Golda of Bergen (14416), who graduated with a BS in international business.
Erica Hickey of Byron (14422), who graduated with a BS in advertising and public relations.
Ryan Hochreiter of Le Roy (14482), who graduated with a BS in mechanical engineering.
Rachel Kobel of Bergen (14416), who graduated with a BS in environmental sustainability, health and safety.
Alexis La Boy of Le Roy (14482), who graduated with a BS in civil engineering technology.
Samantha Mitchell of Batavia (14020), who graduated with a BS in business administration-accounting.
Maryssa Peirick of Batavia (14020), who graduated with a BS in diagnostic medical sonography.
Russell Schultz of Le Roy (14482), who graduated with a BS in computer science.
Courtney Smith of Batavia (14020), who graduated with a BS in political science.
Christopher Snyder of Darien Center (14040), who graduated with a BS in bioinformatics.
Ryan Warner of Batavia (14020), who graduated with a BS in physics.
Rochester Institute of Technology is home to leading creators, entrepreneurs, innovators and researchers. Founded in 1829, RIT enrolls about 19,000 students in more than 200 career-oriented and professional programs, making it among the largest private universities in the United States.
The university is internationally recognized and ranked for academic leadership in business, computing, engineering, imaging science, liberal arts, sustainability, and fine and applied arts. RIT also offers unparalleled support services for deaf and hard-of-hearing students. The cooperative education program is one of the oldest and largest in the nation. Global partnershipsinclude campuses in China, Croatia, Dubai and Kosovo.
October is National Cyber Security Awareness Month and GCC will offer free webinar on it
Press release:
In recognition of National Cyber Security Awareness Month, Genesee Community College (GCC) and Delta College have collaborated to offer a free webinar focusing on the career opportunities in the ever-expanding cyber security industry from 1 to 2 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 12.
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the rate of growth for jobs in information security analysts is projected at 18 percent through 2022 -- which is much faster than the average for all other occupations.
The webinar will feature a three-person panel discussing trends, opportunities and challenges facing those in cyber security careers. Panelist Joshua George is the instructor of Criminal Justice at Delta College. George has more than 12 years in federal law enforcement with focus on computer forensics and digital evidence. Panelist Mike Tarcan, currently serves as the information security manager at Ellucian. Tarcan focuses on security incident and threat management for a global cloud company. Panelist Kristopher Howery is an associate professor of Computer Science and Info Tech at Delta College. Howery founded the Cyber Defense Club that provides students with hands-on network defense experience. Howery also designed a multipurpose lab to teach security and network classes such as Cisco CCNA Security, Check Point, CCSA firewall, incident response and wireless security, to name a few. Additionally, he works in forensics under the networking track. Each panelist will share how they got started in the field, discuss what their security roles entail and answer questions from participants.
Both GCC students and community members are encouraged to attend the webinar which will be broadcast at the GCC Batavia campus in room T102 on Thursday, Oct. 12 in the Conable Technoloy Building. Delta College students and guests are invited to view the webinar at Delta College's Main Campus in N007, located near the Redbrix Area. Attendees are encouraged to arrive by 12:50 p.m. to ensure seating. Remote access to the webinar is available on a limited basis.
BHS annual Open House is Thursday night
Batavia High School’s annual Open House is from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 28th. Parents of BHS students are encouraged to attend this informative evening and can pick up their child’s schedule in the Main Lobby.
Our Open House will consist of an “open classroom drop-in” structure allowing for a more flexible personal connection between teachers and parents. In the Atrium, parents will have an opportunity to visit some outside organization stations that are important in the lives of our high school students. Senior parents are also encouraged to stop by the Counseling Center during the evening to discuss the college application process.
Please join us at Open House and be a part of your child’s high school experience. The school is located at 260 State St. in the City of Batavia.
Friend sets up fundraising page for Brudz family
A friend of the family of Lorne Brudz has set up a fundraising page to assist them following the death last week of the Batavia High School senior.
Ken Schady said his intention is "help the family with expenses, as no one plans to bury their own children and therefore have no funds put aside for such an event."
He set the fundraising page on Free Funder.
"I chose Free Funder because Go Fund Me takes 5 percent of the proceeds and I wanted to get as much money as possible to the family," he said.
The funds are designated for Lorne's mother, Colleen Brudz.
Lorne's funeral services are today.
To get to the fundraising page, click here.
Batavia's baseball historian Bill Dougherty passes
Dougherty was Batavia's baseball historian, digging deep into the lore and stats of how the game was played locally over the past 150 years or so. Much of his work can be found in his book, "A View from the Bleachers: Batavia Baseball."
"Bill Dougherty was the kind of person every community should have, a dedicated, passionate, knowledgeable, local historian," said Bill Kauffman, a friend of Dougherty's and himself a historian. "His primary interest was baseball, so his work was also responsible for Major League Baseball rewriting its record book and including the name of Vince Maney, who was the only Batavian to ever appear in a Major League Baseball game."
In 1912, Ty Cobb was suspended and the players on his Detroit Tigers team decided to go on strike. The commissioner ordered the game played so the Tigers had to hire replacement players. The shortstop that day for a game in Philadelphia was listed as Pat Meany. Dougherty was able to find the evidence and prove that Pat Meany was really Vince Maney.
Dougherty was a member of the Notre Dame Sports Boosters, Society of American Baseball Research, Board of Directors of the Genesee County Baseball Club and a life member of the Stafford Volunteer Fire Department. He was a graduate of Batavia High School and Alfred State College.
"He was a great guy," Kauffman said. "He was full of energy and enthusiasm and wit and mischief and we’re really going to miss him."
Previously:
Law and Order: Felony DWI arrest made in Alexander
Marcos Cacho-Velaz, 37, of Depew Street, Rochester, is charged with felony DWI, unlicensed operation, 3rd, refusal to take breath test, failure to dim headlights, and drinking alcohol in motor vehicle. Cacho-Velaz was stopped at 10:28 p.m. Saturday on Alexander Road, Alexander, by Deputy Jeremy McClellan.
Rachel Lynn Crawford, 32, of North Winton Road, Rochester, is charged with aggravated unlicensed operation, 3rd. Crawford was arrested on a warrant for allegedly driving without a license on March 7. She was arraigned in City Court, paid a fine, and was released.
Two car accidents later, woman charged with attempted assault for trying to run down man in domestic dispute
An apparent domestic dispute led to two motor-vehicle accidents in Batavia yesterday afternoon and resulted in the arrest of a 27-year-old city resident on assault charges for allegedly trying to run over a man in the parking lot of a business on East Main Street.
Lakara D. Johnson, of Highland Park, was charged with attempted assault, 1st, unlawful imprisonment, 1st, and reckless endangerment, 1st.
The incident started when police were called to Main and Center for a two-car accident. By the time police arrived, one of the vehicles had left the scene. Officers then received a report of a second motor-vehicle involving the suspect vehicle. The driver allegedly tried to hit a male who had managed to get out of the vehicle and instead struck a picnic table at the business.
The vehicle again fled the scene and was located on Howard Street.
Johnson was located on Colorado Avenue and taken into custody.
She was arraigned in City Court and released under supervision of Genesee Justice pending further court proceedings.
Hydrant testing scheduled Thursday for Pearl Street, South Main, River
Press release:
On Thursday, Sept. 28, one of the businesses in industrial park will be conducting a fire pump test. This work may result in a period of discolored water in the general area of Pearl Street, South Main Street and River Street. Residents should check to make sure water clarity has returned before resuming activities such as laundry which may be impacted.
Bicyclist hit on Center Street, minor injuries
A bicyclist has been hit by a car on Center Street, across from Adam Miller Toys and Bicycle.
Minor injuries reported.
City fire and Mercy EMS responding.
Photo by Alex Feig, WBTA.
Accident reported at Main and Center
A two-car accident is reported at East Main and Center Street.
Injuries are reported.
City Fire and Mercy EMS responding.
UPDATE 3:12 p.m.: Possible hit-and-run. Top photo by Dan Fischer, WBTA. Bottom photo by Lisa Ace, The Batavian.
Challenger sports offer adaptive program for young people in 'success-oriented atmosphere'
Submitted photo and press release:
The month-long Challenger Tennis Program is in its third week. This collaborative community program offers children with disabilities, ages 5-21, a fun adaptive tennis program in a success-oriented atmosphere.
The first session was held Sept. 10. It's held for four consecutive Sundays from 4:30 to 6 p.m. at the Batavia High School tennis courts.
A "Tennis Carnival" is scheduled at the program's conclusion on Oct. 1.
Collaborative partners are the Batavia Youth Bureau, which is the lead facilitator of the program, Arc of Genesee Orleans, Genesee County YMCA and the U.S. Tennis Association Eastern/Western Region.
A total of 10 athletes are participating this year alongside volunteers from area high schools, Genesee Community College and the community. Volunteers attended training, facilitated by Shelley Falitico, director of Development at Arc Genesee Orleans, on disability awareness and sensitivity training.
The tennis players begin each session with a warm up and do some stretching exercises. They rotate through adapted tennis activity stations, addressing skills such as balance, hand-eye coordination, team work, speed and agility, accuracy and movements forward, backward and side-to-side.
The Oct. 1 "Tennis Carnival" will offer the participating athletes an opportunity to earn "Challenger Cash" at each station and buy prizes such as tennis racquets, tennis balls, board games, candy, kites, movie DVDs, books and more.
The next Challenger sport to be offered will be basketball, beginning in November. Community members interested in volunteering, including college and high school students looking for community service hours, are welcome to donate their time for a Challenger sport. It's a great experience for all involved!
For more information, to register or to volunteer, call the YMCA at 344-1664.
Law and Order: Property damage accident on Bank Street leads to DWI arrest
David Alan Leach, 23, of Morganville Road, Stafford, is charged with DWI, driving with a BAC of .08 or greater, failure to stop at stop sign, and driving a motor vehicle on a sidewalk. Leach was charged following the report of a property damage accident at 12:18 a.m. Thursday at 337 Bank St., Batavia. The accident was investigated by Officer Peter Flanagan.
Brian Thomas Resch, 29, of Buffalo Road, Bergen, is charged with criminal mischief, 4th, criminal possession of marijuana, 5th, and unlawful possession of marijuana. At 5:33 p.m. Saturday, the Sheriff's Office received a complaint on Buffalo Road of man who had disabled a phone to prevent a person from seeking emergency assistance. Upon investigation by deputies Ryan DeLong and Richard Schildwaster, Resch was allegedly found in possession of a quantity of marijuana and he was accused of smoking marijuana in a public place.
Derek James Wert, 35, of Tracy Avenue, Batavia, is charged with harassment, 2nd. Wert is accused of pushing another person during an argument at noon Sept. 18 at a location on North Street, Batavia. Wert was also charged with second-degree criminal contempt related to an incident at 7:02 p.m. Wednesday in Austin Park. Wert is accused of violating an order of protection.
Markeda D. Starks, 26, of Highland Park, Batavia, was arrested on a warrant. Starks posted bail and was released.
Adam Ross Atkinson, 29, of Kent Road, Stow, Ohio, is charged with under the influence of narcotics in public. Atkinson was arrested after deputies responded to multiple calls at 6:35 p.m. Friday of a disruptive male at a convenience store in Byron.
Brian R. Barnard, 53, of Leicester, is charged with burglary, 3rd, burglary, 2nd, and criminal mischief. The alleged burglary was reported at 3:08 p.m. Thursday in Le Roy. This is a State Police case. No further information released.
Brandon A. Brott, 20, Jacey L. McGregor, 19, and Jessica H. Shepard, 26, all three of Lockport, are charged with unlawful possession of marijuana. Brott, McGregor, and Shepard were arrested at 3:36 a.m. in the Town of Alabama by State Police.
