Smoke is reportedly coming from the chimney of an unoccupied house at 12 Pleasant St., Le Roy. A smoke alarm is also sounding. Le Roy fire is responding and a ladder truck from Bergen is also called in.
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St. James Episcopal Church, Batavia, is celebrating its 200th Anniversary this year. Bicentennial celebration events will take place throughout the year beginning with a special 1815-style church service at 10 a.m., Sunday, Feb. 8. The service will consist of liturgy and music most likely used 200 years ago at St. James, whose parishioners included many of Batavia’s founding families.
Some of the other events planned for the year include:
The St. James Bicentennial meshes well with the concurrent City of Batavia Centennial Celebration.
Jake passed the July 2014 New York State Bar Exam after graduating magna cum laude in May 2014 from Michigan State University College of Law.
Prior to law school, Jake worked three years at J.P. Morgan Chase in New York City, is a 2008 summa cum laude graduate of Syracuse University and a 2004 graduate of LeRoy High School.
Jake will practice alongside his father with offices on West Main Street in LeRoy and Bank Street in Batavia.
Eighteen former professional sports greats will be appearing for autograph signings at The Sports Collectors Expo at Batavia Downs on Saturday, Feb. 21st, 10 a.m to 4 p.m. in Batavia. The casino is located at 8315 Park Road.
Appearing that day for autograph signings and a photo opportunity will be Marv Levy, coach of the Kansas City Chiefs (1978–1982) and the Buffalo Bills (1986–1997), coaching the Bills to four consecutive American Football Conference championships. He was elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2001.
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Eighteen former professional sports greats will be appearing for autograph signings at The Sports Collectors Expo at Batavia Downs on Saturday, Feb. 21st, 10 a.m to 4 p.m. in Batavia. The casino is located at 8315 Park Road.
Appearing that day for autograph signings and a photo opportunity will be Marv Levy, coach of the Kansas City Chiefs (1978–1982) and the Buffalo Bills (1986–1997), coaching the Bills to four consecutive American Football Conference championships. He was elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2001.
Marv Levy will be joined by his alumni Buffalo Bills Hall of Famer Billy Shaw and Bills great Ken Jones. Also appearing will be: Los Angeles Rams Hall of Famers Jack Youngblood, Tom Mack, Rams great Vince Ferragamo and Heisman Trophy winner Charles White of the Rams and Browns; New Orleans Saints Rookie of the Year and 1980 Heisman Trophy winner George Rogers; Washington Redskins Great and 1972 NFL MVP Larry Brown; New York Jets Hall of Famer Don Maynard; Pittsburg Steelers Great Rocky Bleier; Buffalo Sabres Greats Brad May, Matt Barnaby, Danny Gare; and LA Kings, NY Rangers Hall of Famer Marcel Dionne will be attending for hockey fans as well.
Last but not least are Boston Red Sox Greats Joe Hesketh, Chris Chambliss of the NY Yankees and Luis Tiant of the Red Socks and the Yankees. There will be over 100 dealer tables of sport collectables and memorabilia.
Admission to the Expo is $6 and free to children 8 and under. One free autograph from Joe Hesketh or Ken Jones with every paid admission and a $5 free play from the casino for each paid attendance for those 18 and older.
For more information visit: thepurplepeopleeaters.com
"Come In From the Cold for Crossroads"
Larry's Steakhouse is opening this Sunday to host a special event. Beginning at 2 p.m. you can listen to music by the Old Hippies, enjoy complimentary chili and munchies and even enter a Euchre tournament.
Guest bartenders at the cash bar will donate all gratuities to Crossroads House. This event is brought to you in part by the Genesee County Libertarian Party with a focus on compassion and friendship and without political agenda.
Join us for an afternoon of fun entertainment. The event concludes at 5 p.m.
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The City of Batavia is seeking nominations for the following annual recognition awards:
These rocognition rewards will be presented by the City Council at a future City Council Business Meeting.
Nomination forms are available on the city Web site: www.batavianewyork.com under the home page of the Web site; or they can be picked up at the City Manager's Office; or requested by phone at 345-6333.
Nominations will be accepted through March 1.
Please submit your nominations to Lisa Casey by e-mail at: lcasey@batavianewyork.com or by fax at 343-8182 or by mailing to the address below.
Office of the City Manager
One Batavia City Centre
Batavia, NY
Phone: 345-6330
Fax: 343-8182
A preschooler at Jackson Elementary School was diagnosed with leukemia on Jan. 17 and a cheer-a-thon is planned in March to help her and her family.
Four-year-old Emma Harris is very passionate about cheerleading and has been involved with the Batavia Bulldawgs. So a fundraiser focused on cheerleading is a great way to help "Team Emma." Its motto is "We Got This!"
Participants will get a T-shirt and will perform a cheer, short dance routine, stunts, jumps and other fun activities.
There is no charge for attendees to watch the performances. Donations are welcome but not required.
The cheer-a-thon will be held from 3 to 6 p.m. on Saturday March 14 at Batavia High School gym for anyone ages 4 to 12. It will be followed by a performance at 7 p.m. by local high school cheerleaders, dancers from local dance studios and cheer-a-thon participants. In between time, there will be pizza for the participants.
There will also be a 50/50 drawing and Chinese auction at the performance to help the family with medical and travel expenses.
Prizes will be awarded to the top three cheerleaders who bring in the most donations. Cheerleaders may bring sponsor forms -- or a list or donors and their contributions -- to the door.
Cheerleader entrance fee / donation is $25. Make checks payable to EMMA HARRIS. Please register and pay by Feb. 28 to guarantee pizza and T-shirt.
Registration information must include:
Mail with entrance fee to:
Sherri Wahr
17 Elmwood Ave., Batavia NY 14020
For questions / information call or text Sherri at (585) 356-0639.
****Business sponsors are sought to donate items for the Chinese auction. T-shirt sponsorships are sought for a donation of $50.
Another avenue to help is this direct link to donate to Emma:
GoFundMe.com/kvpqb4
Get out and take in a winter wonderland of snow-covered trees, ice-covered ponds, and winter wildlife activity with a snowshoe hike at Genesee County Park and Forest, offered every Saturday in February.
Get out and take in a winter wonderland of snow-covered trees, ice-covered ponds, and winter wildlife activity with a snowshoe hike at Genesee County Park and Forest, offered every Saturday in February.
Daytime hikes cost is $15 per person. Snowshoes are provided, or you may bring your own.
Hikes begin at 1 p.m. at the Nature Center with a brief history of snowshoeing and a lesson on walking in snowshoes. No previous experience is needed. On the trail, your Naturalist guide points out signs of wildlife activity in the woodlands as you take in your surroundings.
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Get out and take in a winter wonderland of snow-covered trees, ice-covered ponds, and winter wildlife activity with a snowshoe hike at Genesee County Park and Forest, offered every Saturday in February.
Daytime hikes cost is $15 per person. Snowshoes are provided, or you may bring your own.
Hikes begin at 1 p.m. at the Nature Center with a brief history of snowshoeing and a lesson on walking in snowshoes. No previous experience is needed. On the trail, your Naturalist guide points out signs of wildlife activity in the woodlands as you take in your surroundings.
Listen for the sounds of birds at the feeders, and watch for deer bounding through the snow. Hikes conclude with refreshments back at the nature center at 3 p.m.
Enjoy the tranquil beauty of twilight with our nighttime snowshoe hike for adults on Saturday, Feb. 21st from 7:30 – 9 p.m. Naturalists introduce snowshoeing with a brief lesson, then lead you on a trip through the forest. The evening concludes with refreshments by a warm fire in Pavilion A. This hike is for ages 18 and over; cost is $10 per person. Snowshoes are provided, or bring your own.
For your own self-guided experience, snowshoes are available for rent at the Genesee County Park and Forest Interpretive Center 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. on Thursdays and Fridays; 12 – 3 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays. Fee is $5/pair and all proceeds go to the ACORNS organization supporting the park.
For more information visit our Web site at http://www.co.genesee.ny.us/departments/parks/, or contact Shannon Morley at Shannon.Morley@co.genesee.ny.us or (585) 344-1122.
Ascension Parish will hold its annual St. Joseph Table at 3 p.m. on Sunday, March 15.
This year the event is open to the general public and the funds raised will be used to feed and care for the poor residing within the City of Batavia. During these difficult winter months this need is visible on our streets and in our warming shelters. As a parish we seek to give back to the community for the goodness the Lord has shown to us by caring for the poor in our midst.
WHO: Ascension Parish
WHAT: Saint Joseph Day Table
WHEN: Sunday, March 15th at 3 p.m.
WHERE: Slomba Hall, 17 Sumner St., Batavia
WHY: Raising Awareness and Funds for the Poor in the City of Batavia
EVENT DESCRIPTION: A traditional Italian feast catered by Bing’s Restaurant of Amherst. A seven-course meal will be served family style to include: antipasto, artichokes, frittata, lentil soup, Caesar salad, lemon sorbet, pasta con sardi, pasta & peas, baked fish, greens, bread & butter, coffee/tea and homemade Italian desserts.
Cash Bar and wine available for your table.
Music and Entertainment by Steve Balestreri.
Theme Baskets and 50/50 split club will be provided for your enjoyment.
COST: $25 DONATION/Per Person (Cash/Check) Seating limited to 300!
HOW TO OBTAIN TICKETS: Call the Parish Office at 585-343-1796 to reserve your table; families and businesses welcome. You may also pre-pay and buy your tickets online at: https://ascensionrcc.weshareonline.org
Please note: There is a $1.75 service fee for the online payment option.
Ticket cost $26.75 per person. Tickets are Pre-Sale only. There will be NO SALES the day of the event or AT THE DOOR! Cash or Check ONLY.
Make Checks Payable to: Ascension Parish/St. Vincent de Paul Society Ascension Parish
19 Sumner St.
Batavia, NY 14020
Phone: 585-343-1796
Fax: 585-343-0919
This year Kozy Kabin is reopening early and you are invited to join us for door prizes, hot drinks, and a 3rd cabin!
Celebrate with us Friday and Saturday Feb. 6th and 7th from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Address: 922 Genesee St., Route 33, Corfu. Phone 585-409-7424
* Spring Hours: Fri & Sat. 10-5 ~ Fall Hours: Thurs.-Sat. 10-5 ~ Winter Hours: Thurs.-Sat. 10-5 & Sun. 2-5pm
Some fantastic things are coming this year at the Kozy Kabin!
1. First is our 3rd cabin addition filled with handmade USA furniture and even more home good finds!
2. Our next addition is our DIY (do it yourself) step-by-step leader taught classes. Each season (Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter) Kozy Kabin will host a class that you can be part getting together with friends and enjoying handpicked projects that you can be proud of making! Each class will be posted at the Kabin and on Facebook at Kozy Kabin
Note: Each class has a small fee, children are welcome to come and enjoy a movie, light refreshments included, must sign up by calling Lenora at 585-409-7424 or e-mail kozy.kabin@yahoo.com
3. Pembroke Harvest Festival is hosted by the Kozy Kabin and was a huge success last year! This year's festival is held on Sat. Oct. 10th 10-5pm. Even more great shopping this year!
We are taking registrations for vendors (free spaces). Plan to attend the Pembroke Harvest Festival Oct. 10, 2015 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., 922 Genesee St. in Corfu. Visit our Web site to buy tickets for the 10'x20' cabin or $2,000 raffle held on Festival date!
Kohorst Family and all at Kozy Kabin
This year Kozy Kabin is reopening early and you are invited to join us for door prizes, hot drinks, and a 3rd cabin!
Celebrate with us Friday and Saturday Feb. 6th and 7th from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Address: 922 Genesee St., Route 33, Corfu. Phone 585-409-7424
A two-car accident with injuries is reported at the intersection of Washington and Dellinger avenues. City fire and Mercy medics are responding.
An accident with injuries is reported on the westbound Thruway near mile marker 394. It may be a rollover. East Pembroke Fire Department and Mercy medics are responding.
UPDATE 9:04 p.m.: The actual mile marker is 393, which puts it in Town of Batavia's district.
UPDATE 9:06 p.m.: It sounds like a sign-off on the patient and Mercy EMS as well as the fire departments are back in service.
An oxygen tank is reportedly on fire inside a residence at 4 Olyn Ave. City firefighters are responding. A neighbor called dispatch after the occupants ran out of the house screaming. "I don't know what you're going to find," said the dispatcher.
UPDATE 1:31 p.m.: Engine 11 on location and crew reports nothing showing.
A motor-vehicle accident with minor injuries is reported at the intersection of Ellicott Street Road and East Bethany--Le Roy Road. Bethany and Stafford fire departments are responding.
A motor-vehicle accident, unknown injuries, is reported in the area of 4746 Barrville Road. Elba fire and Mercy medics are responding.
A two-car accident with injuries is reported at Route 98 and Edgerton Road, Elba. One vehicle is blocking the roadway. Elba fire and Mercy medics are responding.
UPDATE 10:17 a.m.: Two patients refused treatment. The Elba assignment is back in service.
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