City fire is on scene of an attic fire at 19 S. Lyon St., Batavia.
The First Platoon was requested to standby at headquarters.
Mercy EMS requested non-emergency as a precaution.
National Grid is requested to the scene.
UPDATE 12:24 a.m.: Extensive overhaul required. First Platoon requested to the scene.
UPDATE 12:29 a.m.: Fire under control. National Grid on scene.
UPDATE 12:33 a.m.: Code enforcement requested to the scene.
At least one person was injured following a single-car rollover accident on the westbound Thruway onramp in Batavia.
Mercy Flight transported a patient to ECMC following the accident at about 1 p.m.
A state trooper on scene would not provide further information.
Bottom two photos submitted by Jason Smith.
A dog is reportedly locked inside a black Ford pickup truck in the parking lot in front of Kohl's department store off Veterans Memorial Drive, Batavia.
An animal control officer is responding to check its welfare after someone called dispatch. It's 89 degrees now and the heat index is 97. It will get hotter today.
UPDATE 12:56 p.m.: "Unable to locate. I'll be clear; returning to the shelter," says the officer.
Adam Miller Toy and Bicycle celebrated 100 years in business Saturday with games, prizes and $1 tacos. Proceeds benefitted Don R. Carroll Toys for Kids.
Previously: Adam Miller Toy and Bicycle celebrates a century in business
A two-car accident, unknown injuries, is reported at Lewiston and Galloway roads, Batavia.
Town of Batavia fire and Mercy EMS dispatched.
UPDATE 9 a.m.: Injuries are reported.
UPDATE 9:05 a.m.: Four patients, appears to be less-than-serious injuries.
Daemen College Dean Michael Brogan, Ed.D, announces the following Genesee County students achieved dean's list status at Daemen College in Amherst for the Spring 2018 semester. A matriculated undergraduate student who attains a grade-point average of 3.30 or better in any one semester is eligible for Dean's List status.
* Jeffrey Redband of Batavia (14020)
* Kristyn Mott of Batavia (14020)
* Brandon Habermas of Batavia (14020)
* Katrina Stork of Batavia (14020)
* Jordyn Atkinson of East Bethany (14054)
* Emily Kreutter of Elba (14058)
* Brianna Hill of Le Roy (14482)
* Emily Graham of Le Roy (14482)
* Katherine Patton of Le Roy (14482)
* Holly Grayson of Oakfield (14125)
Jake Hunter Nichols, of Batavia, received a Bachelor of Science degree magna cum laude in Geology from Norwich University at the May 12 commencement ceremony held in NU’s Shapiro Field House.
Norwich University graduated over 500 students from 33 undergraduate academic programs and the Master of Architecture program. The Class of 2018 hailed from 33 states and 10 different countries abroad. The largest numbers of graduates were in the following majors: Criminal Justice, Management, Nursing, Mechanical Engineering, and Biology.
Navy Admiral (Ret.) and Dean of the Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy at Tufts University James G. Stavridis delivered the university’s 2018 Commencement address to the graduating seniors, which included 312 students in the Corps of Cadets. More than 130 graduates commissioned into the military in a ceremony on Sunday, May 13.
In his address, Stavridis connected the graduates’ educational experiences to their roles in helping to solve the most pressing problems of the day to include: a return of the great power politics; threats to democracy; climate change and pandemic. He noted there are many ways to serve the country in addition to military service and their role in building a strong military. He urged the Class of 2018 to “Listen better – to each other, allies, friends and partners and the ‘other’.”
“Pledge to build intellectual capital now…keep educating yourself…read extensively and learn a language…[and] hold onto our values.”
He further advised the graduates: “You can help security by facilitating the rise of women…and rely upon alliances and partnerships.”
Stavridis retired from the Navy in 2013 after 37 years of service and became dean of The Fletcher School in summer 2013. He is the author of several best-selling books, including: “The Accidental Admiral;” “The Leader’s Bookshelf;” and “Sea Power: The History and Geopolitics of the World’s Oceans.”
Norwich University is a diversified academic institution that educates traditional-age students and adults in a Corps of Cadets and as civilians. Norwich offers a broad selection of traditional and distance-learning programs culminating in Baccalaureate and Graduate Degrees.
Norwich University was founded in 1819 by Captain Alden Partridge of the Army and is the oldest private military college in the United States of America. Norwich is one of our nation's six senior military colleges and the birthplace of the Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC). www.norwich.edu
In fulfillment of Norwich’s mission to train and educate today’s students to be tomorrow’s global leaders, the Forging the Future campaign is committed to creating the best possible learning environment through state-of-the-art academics and world-class facilities.
Norwich University will celebrate its bicentennial in 2019. Learn more about the campaign and how to participate in the “Year of Legacy” here: bicentennial.norwich.edu.
Press release:
Seize the day with a guided kayak tour of DeWitt Pond on Saturday, July 21st! It is rescheduled to Aug. 10 due to inclement weather. Pregister on or before Aug. 8 by calling 584-344-1122.
Explore the pond by water and discover a new world.
Session 1 takes place from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., Session 2 takes place from 1 to 3 p.m. Meet at the boat launch at DeWitt Recreation Area off Cedar Street in Batavia.
No experience needed, a beginner kayaking lesson is provided!
Rent a kayak or bring your own. Kayak rentals with life vests are provided by Adventures in Fitness Inc. Solo kayak rentals are available for ages 12 and up, tandem kayak rentals are available for kids under 12 and must be piloted by an adult.
Guided tour fee is $20/person without rental or $25/person with kayak rental per session. Fee for children under 12 is $10 per session. Pre-registration is required by Saturday July 14th, call 344-1122!
For more information visit the website here, or contact Shannon Lyaski at Shannon.Lyaski@co.genesee.ny.us or (585) 344-1122.
To learn more about the 38-acre pond, a former sand and gravel quarry donated to the county in 1992, click here.
After receiving word in April that the Buffalo Diocese was cutting financial aid for Notre Dame High School, Principal Wade Bianco, his staff, and the board of trustees got busy figuring out a way to reduce spending by $125,000 in a way that wouldn't hurt students or the families that depend on paychecks from the school.
"It’s an opportunity to stand alone and then get it done," Bianco said in an interview with WBTA.
There will be no layoffs, no classes cut, and no sports or other extracurricular activities cut, Bianco said.
He rattled off a series of small cuts that get the school pretty close to meeting its budget for 2018-19.
"It all adds up," Bianco said. "We’re just about to the number we need and we have increased participation in our annual fund from alumni because we have new strategies to do that. If we add students, compete, continue to be very responsive in how we navigate the operational side to the budget we should continue to meet cash flow for a long time."
He said he strategized with Mike Rapone and Tom Rapone on a plan that would "least affect kids, least affects families that work here, and least affects the excellent reputation of the school."
The reduction from the Diocese is a part of those made at Catholic schools and other Catholic institutions because of decreased revenue.
There may be other opportunities for savings, Bianco said. For example, the school is exploring a merger of the swimming program with another school.
"The public schools are doing that all the time," Bianco said. "So we're getting creative without losing opportunities for kids because we're a small school with big school opportunities. We offer 17 sports teams, a great music and arts program, a fantastic theater program. We're doing that for $1.4 million. That's just $9,000 per student. It costs the public almost $21,000 per student (in public schools)."
Ernest A. Smith, 36, of Penway Street, Philadelphia, is charged with forgery, 2nd, and falsifying business records, 2nd. Smith was arrested at Darien Lake at 9:15 p.m. Wednesday on charges of trespass and false personation. He was transported to the Genesee County Jail where he allegedly provided a false identity of Calvin W. Smith III and forged that name on documents. He was jailed on $25,000 bail, $50,000 bond.
Russell Ray Miles Jr., 50, East Main Street, Batavia, is charged with criminal mischief. Miles is accused of intentionally breaking the front grill of a vehicle that was for sale on East Main Street, Batavia, at 4:54 p.m. June 21.
John A. Stoneham, 54, of Bethany Le Roy Road, Stafford, is charged with DWI, driving with a BAC of .08 or greater, and failure to keep right. Stoneham was stopped at 10:03 p.m. Thursday on West Main Street, Batavia, by Sgt. Andrew Hale.
Stacy Lynn Parks, 38, of East Avenue, Hilton, is charged with DWI, felony DWI with a passenger less than 16, driving with a BAC of .08 or greater, and endangering the welfare of a child. Parks was stopped at 11:14 p.m. Wednesday on Route 20, Darien, by Deputy Erik Andre. Parks allegedly had a 1-year-old child in her car.
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Richmond Memorial Library has seen a lot of change in the past few months in the form of three new faces on its professional staff roster. Mike Boedicker, Jennifer Potter and Samantha Stryker have recently come on board after an outside promotion and an internal retirement incentive created three librarian vacancies.
They join Media Services Librarian Rita McCormack, and all look forward to working with and serving the community!
(Photo: Mike Boedicker, Nonfiction, IT, Webmaster and Genealogy librarian)
Mike Boedicker has his Bachelor of Arts in Communications from SUNY Oswego and attended the University at Buffalo for his Master of Library Science. He was raised in Binghamton and started his library career there as a page and clerk at the Broome County Public Library.
After earning his MLS, he worked as audiovisual librarian and then assistant director at the Danville Public Library in Illinois.
Mike shares that a desire to stay in public libraries brought him to Batavia.
“After 17 years in the Midwest, my wife and I moved back to NYS for her new job (she's director of the Parma Public Library outside Rochester)," he said. "I wanted to remain in public libraries and applied to RML.”
Boedicker has several goals as he begins here at RML. He wants to learn the ropes and discover more about the community by developing a community needs assessment. He hopes to help the library address the community’s changing needs. He’s also planning a website redesign and would like to offer more technology programming.
Since he began here, Boedicker has noticed that Batavians are active users of the library and a friendly, approachable, diverse group.
“This is a special library; I could feel that from my first visit," he said. "I want to help make sure the library remains a well-used resource in the community."
Why should people visit Richmond Memorial Library? "It's a cultural hub of the community, offering great collections and services, diverse programming, and a dedicated staff that cares."
(Photo: Jennifer Potter, Youth Services librarian)
Jennifer Potter comes to Batavia from the Niagara Falls Public Library and Niagara University. She has a Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree from Binghamton University and received her Master of Library Science Degree at the University at Buffalo.
She has always dreamed of being a Youth Services librarian! She finds Richmond Memorial to be active and inviting. Potter says her goals are “Reaching more children, parents, and caregivers so that they know what we offer at the library and understanding what the community wants in children's and teen programs and materials.”
In her short time here, Potter has found that even though Batavia is a city, it has a warm small-town feel to it. She wants the community to know that they can start clubs and meet here. For example: homeschoolers, at-home moms, or a teen robotics group. There are guidelines to use our meeting rooms, but people can use the library for many clubs and gatherings.
Why should people visit Richmond Memorial Library? "To get free, reliable information and to relax and read in a comfortable environment away from life's pressures -- among other reasons."
(Photo: Samantha Stryker, Community and Adult Services librarian)
A lifelong resident of Genesee County, Samantha Stryker received her Master of Library Science from the University at Buffalo and a Bachelor of Arts in English from SUNY Fredonia. She has been working at the library part-time for several years and is excited to begin a full-time position here.
Most recently she worked for Cornell Cooperative Extension Genesee County and the Leadership Genesee program as an Executive Assistant.
“My past experiences helped me create a strong network in the community and learn what our challenges and opportunities are in Genesee County,” Stryker said, noting she has “big shoes to fill” (those of her predecessor Leslie DeLooze).
She hopes to use her knowledge of the community to bring new programs to the library and seek out more partnerships.
“It’s already been such a pleasure getting to know our patrons more," Stryker said. "We truly have a wonderful community in Genesee County. I always joke that we are a ‘small big town’ but it’s true -- in the sense that everyone seems to know everyone, but also that people are very friendly and truly want to do whatever possible to help our community succeed. We have a lot to be grateful for here.”
Why should people visit Richmond Memorial Library? "Summer is a great time to visit the library! Come for the air conditioning and stay for the many resources and summer programs. We have an awesome youth services staff planning a full summer of activities and adults can participate in our Summer Reading BINGO challenge."
We had to ask: What are you all reading?
Mike: "Reporter" -- a memoir by investigative reporter Seymour M. Hersh.
Jennifer: I'm reading a funny book called "The Fakir who Got Trapped in an Ikea Wardrobe" by Romain Puertolas, Barbara Eherenreich's "Bright Sided" and a funny Young Adult book called "My Lady Jane."
Samantha: I’m reading Ruth Hogan’s "The Keeper of Lost Things" for adult book discussion in July (shameless plug) and I’m also reading "Lady Killers: Deadly Women Throughout History" -- a nonfiction book by Tori Telfer.
A minor injury accident is reported at Oak Street and Park Road, Batavia.
City Fire and Mercy EMS responding.
Photo: Hannah Pierson (right), Culinary Arts student from Le Roy CS, accepts the Rochester American Culinary Federation Scholarship and Chef Russell Bugbee Memorial Award from Chef Tracy Burgio, Culinary Arts instructor at the Batavia CTE Center.
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Batavia, New York, June 25 – The Batavia Career and Technical Education (CTE) Center recently celebrated the achievements of 309 seniors at an awards program earlier this month at Le Roy High School. During this ceremony, 25 scholarship awards were presented.
The scholarship winners, their programs and home schools are noted below.
Student of the Year (a.m.): Casey Shaw, Pembroke CSD, Health Dimensions
Student of the Year (p.m.): Zachary Boneberg, Le Roy CSD, Criminal Justice
Blakeslee Award: Christian Bradt, Oakfield-Alabama CSD, Building Trades
Donald Abramo Jr. Memorial Award: Vanessa Horseman, Batavia CSD, Metal Trades; Garrett Sando, Byron-Bergen CSD, Metal Trades
Gene Haas Foundation Scholarship: Matthew Kurowski, Attica CSD, Metal Trades
Master Manufacturing Scholarship: Matthew Kurowski, Attica CSD, Metal Trades
James P. Donnelly Memorial Award: Bradly Arnold, Oakfield-Alabama CSD, Building Trades; Cameron Brumsted, Byron-Bergen CSD, Building Trades
Paul Levin’s Memorial Award: Ethan Conrad, Notre Dame -- Batavia, Building Trades
Batavia Rod & Gun Club Memorial Scholarship: Brandon Lewis, Byron-Bergen CSD, Building Trades
Roy H. Turnbull Memorial Scholarship Award: Kyler Chambry, Byron-Bergen CSD, Building Trades
Ignatius J. Radesi Memorial Award: Benjamin Lathan, Byron-Bergen CSD, Building Trades
Pullinzi Family Scholarship: Christopher Decker, Attica CSD, Building Trades
Building Trades Alumni Award: Joseph Aguglia, Attica CSD, Building Trades
Homeowner Award: Chandler Bow, Byron-Bergen CSD, Building Trades
Jason H. Rowcliffe Memorial Scholarship: Timothy Herter, Attica CSD, Culinary Arts
Chef Russell Bugbee Memorial Award: Hannah Pierson, Le Roy CSD, Culinary Arts
Rochester American Culinary Federation Scholarship: Hannah Pierson, Le Roy CSD, Culinary Arts
Josh Mouery Memorial Award: Danny Pernesky, Le Roy CSD, Culinary Arts
B.J. Mancuso Memorial Award: Taylor Almeter, Attica CSD, Cosmetology
Batavia Rotary Club Memorial Fund Scholarship: Rachel Tebor, Pembroke CSD, Cosmetology
Dr. Charles Holowach Memorial Scholarship: Kim Davis, Pavilion CSD, Health Careers Academy; Paige Perry, Attica CSD, Health Careers Academy; Ethan Hutchins, Notre Dame Batavia, Health Careers Academy.
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The Batavia Career and Technical Education Center is a program of the Genesee Valley Educational Partnership. The Partnership operates as a Board of Cooperative Educational Services offering shared programs and services to 22 component school districts located in Genesee, Wyoming, Livingston and Steuben counties in New York State.
ROCHESTER (06/26/2018)-- Degree-seeking undergraduate students are eligible for Rochester Institute of Technology's dean's list if their term GPA is greater than or equal to 3.400; they do not have any grades of "Incomplete", "D" or "F"; and they have registered for, and completed, at least 12 credit hours.
Mikayla Johnson of Le Roy (14482), who is in the biology program.
Marissa Scharlau of Alexander (14005), who is in the biomedical engineering program.
Matthew Pencille of Le Roy (14482), who is in the biomedical engineering program.
Rebekah Allen of Basom (14013), who is in the biomedical sciences program.
Rebecca Schwan of Le Roy (14482), who is in the business administration-marketing program.
Jennifer Crossen of Basom (14013), who is in the chemical engineering program.
Rachel Henrici of Batavia (14020), who is in the chemical engineering program.
Benjamin Ezard of Byron (14422), who is in the chemical engineering program.
Peter Madau of Le Roy (14482), who is in the chemical engineering program.
Kiera Gross of East Bethany (14054), who is in the computational mathematics program.
Steven Cacner of Stafford (14143), who is in the computer engineering program.
Robert Kubiniec of Batavia (14020), who is in the computer science program.
Ryan Missel of Oakfield (14125), who is in the computer science program.
Kyle Carretto of Corfu (14036), who is in the computing security program.
Jessica DeAngelo of Batavia (14020), who is in the diagnostic medical sonography program.
Maggie Callan of Le Roy (14482), who is in the diagnostic medical sonography program.
Montana Vescovi of Le Roy (14482), who is in the dietetics and nutrition program.
Kit Yates of Bergen (14416), who is in the fine arts studio program.
Eliza Harvey of Le Roy (14482), who is in the fine arts studio program.
Michelle Miller of East Bethany (14054), who is in the industrial design program.
Melissa Mountain of Batavia (14020), who is in the interior design program.
Eric Bow of Stafford (14143), who is in the mechanical engineering technology program.
Elisha Muir of Corfu (14036), who is in the museum studies program.
Erica Parker of Le Roy (14482), who is in the networking and systems administration program.
Kathleen Hagelberger of Darien Center (14040), who is in the new media marketing program.
Emma Riggi of Le Roy (14482), who is in the new media marketing program.
Devin Sherman of Le Roy (14482), who is in the packaging science program.
Danielle Del Plato of Batavia (14020), who is in the photographic and imaging arts program.
Celia Mercovich of Bergen (14416), who is in the physics program.
Samantha Porter of Le Roy (14482), who is in the psychology program.
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 U.S.
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 partnerships include campuses in China, Croatia, Dubai and Kosovo.
For news, photos and videos, go to www.rit.edu/news.
Press release:
Individuals with disabilities in Genesee County who seek to hone their job-hunting skills are invited to attend the free series of CAREERS training classes, sponsored by Independent Living of the Genesee Region (ILGR).
CAREERS stands for “Committed, Ambitious Reliable, Educated, Enthusiastic, Responsible, Successful.”
This series of classes teaches the necessary skills for securing employment. Location is 113 Main St. (at Center Street), Suite 5, in Batavia. They will be held on six Tuesday mornings, starting July 17th.
Classes begin PROMPTLY at 10 a.m. and end at 11:30. The Agency stresses that attendance at all the workshops is vital to your success in the program.
Topics to be covered in the classes include résumé preparation; communication skills; online applications; interviewing; networking and more. Participants will receive materials and skills to increase their chance of gaining employment.
Participants MUST pre-register to attend; to RSVP or get more information, please call Dominique Johnson at 815-8501, ext. 405, email him at djohnson@wnyil.org, or call Rae Frank, at ext. 406.
ILGR is a member of the Western New York Independent Living Inc. family of agencies that offers an expanding array of services to aid individuals with disabilities to take control of their own lives.
(Submitted photo.)
Carmelina Pellegrino, an 8-year-old who lives in Batavia, has dedicated her time this summer making colorful rubber band bracelets to sell at Picnic at the Park this year, with all the proceeds being donated to Alzheimer’s Research.
A booth will be set up outside of their house at 150 State St., across from Centennial Park during Picnic at the Park on July 4th, with purple balloons and tablecloths, which is the color of Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness.
“Hopefully she can get some donations,” Angelina said.
Carmelina is going into fourth grade at John Kennedy Intermediate School in Batavia. Her older sister, Mikalina, 13, started making the bracelets a few years ago for the annual walk to end Alzheimer’s, sold the bracelets to family members, and the proceeds were donated to the Alzheimer’s Association.
Angelina said the family participates in the Walk to End Alzheimer’s every year in memory of family members who passed away from the disease.
“Mikalina got busy with school and Carmelina started making the bracelets not too long ago,” Angelina said.
Carmelina said she likes making the bracelets and it’s a nice idea for a good cause.
“She suggested that the day of Picnic in the Park, to set up a booth and sell the bracelets,” Angelina said.
As of Tuesday, Carmelina has made 108 bracelets, and hopes to make even more by next Wednesday.
“She is still going,” Angelina said.
Carmelina has made many types of bracelets, including bangle bracelets, and threaded bracelets with charms.
Angelina has been helping Carmelina with the bracelets.
“It’s something fun we can do together,” Angelina said. “We pop on some music or put on the TV and listen as were making them.”
Angelina is hoping people will learn about the bracelets and donate to the cause.
“It’s just an awful disease and we’re hoping one day that there will be a cure,” Angelina said. “That’s why we try to raise awareness. When you talk about cancer and heart disease, Alzheimer’s gets put on the back burner.”
The Batavia Concert Band will perform indoors this evening, show time, 7 p.m., due to rain, at GCC. The performance will be in the Stuart Steiner Theater.
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