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Horrifying campout experience is a thriller if you like things ghoulish, ghastly and gross
If a horrifying camping trip sounds like your idea of a good time, you're in luck. "Scream Campout Live!" will take place tonight and every Friday and Saturday through Aug. 23 at the PolarWave on Harloff Road, Batavia.
Cost is $50 per person to have the heebie-jeevies scared out of you all night long. Campers can arrive anytime after 7:45 p.m.. The organizers ask "Can you make it 'til morning?"
Forget sleeping peacefully under the summer stars. "Our scare environments, special effects, and interactive scare actors will place you in the nightmare of your life. We will break even the strongest will."
To do that, campers will navigate around a series of "outdoor environments" throughout the night. Stuff like walking through a slaughterhouse, a chainsaw maze, graveyard, etc.
"You will encounter total darkness, strobe lighting, latex, sudden loud noises, live scare actors, and "scent effects" -- all of which are intended to frighten you."
Just for fun, you can play zombie paintball as zombies attack you, watch horror movies, face daring challenges at every turn.
As if to make it more clear, the flier for the "campout" says "This is not your typical campout. You will become part of the live experience. You may be physically chained, hooded, caged, and...let's not go any further. Strong 'verbal content' by scare actors is part of the experience."
"The night is watching you...Don't close your eyes..."
Like we said, this thrill can be yours for 50 bucks. And if you use this promo code, you'll get $10 off: FOAM716
You must be 18. To get tickets call 585-217-1263 or go to screamcampoutlive.com
Adult students encouraged to try GCC, new ad features Batavia mother of three
Press release:
Over the past 35 years, Ann Watts raised three sons as a single mother, worked as a waitress to pay the bills and thought about going back to college. When her youngest son reached adulthood, she did it. In December, Ann will earn her associates in science degree from Genesee Community College. Her experience at GCC is featured in a new television ad now being aired on cable and network stations. It can also be viewed on YouTube or GCC's new Adult Learner's Web page:
http://www.genesee.edu/home/adult-learners/
"Everyone I have encountered at GCC every step of the way has made me feel like my success matters to them," she says in the commercial. "GCC is so much more than I expected."
The new television commercial complements GCC's recently conducted survey focusing on the needs and interests of adult students.
"After the survey, we asked our faculty if they had any students in their classes who might be interested in helping with our new adult learners' TV ad. Ann was recommended by Dr. Thomas Priester, our professor of Transitional Studies," said Donna Rae Sutherland, associate director of Marketing and Communications said.
"Ann's story personifies the experience of so many of GCC's adult students. We hope she will inspire other adults who've long thought about returning to college and have hesitated for many reasons."
Ann last took a college class at age 17. At that time, she was a high school student in Junction City, Kan., and enrolled in a course through Kansas State University in Manhattan, Kan.. Her father, retired Major General Ronald Watts, was the commanding officer at Fort Riley Army Base near Junction City.
After high school Ann, now 56, did not pursue further college classwork. She began working as a waitress and started a family. She has three sons, Zach Watts, 29, of Batavia; Taylor Tompkins, 25, of Macon, Ga; and Nicholas Gaudy, 22, of Batavia. She worked for 10 years at Alex's Place Restaurant and now works at Larry's Steakhouse, both in Batavia.
When she returned to school, Ann initially thought she'd pursue a degree in Tourism and Hospitality Management as she'd worked in that industry for so many years. A year into the program she changed her mind.
"I went back to school to get OUT of that business," she said.
She's now pursuing a General Studies degree with an emphasis on Human Services and hopes to work with soldiers suffering from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).
At GCC, Ann ended up in Career Education Planning (CEP) class with her son Zach.
"It was actually pretty fun," she said. "Once everyone knew I was his mom, all the kids in class starting calling me mom, which was a lot of fun for me and made it a lot easier."
Zach is pursuing a business degree and anticipates graduating in May 2015. Ann's dad, now 80, plans to be in the audience at Commencement. Coincidentally, Zach's fiancée, Sarah Sanchez-Anderson is also attending GCC and was in the same CEP class as well. Ironically, the couple's 2-year old son Carson, Ann's grandson, attends GCC's Daycare Center.
"Attending GCC is almost a family affair for Ann! When Dr. Priester welcomed us into his class for the TV photo shoot, it was truly a live, teaching-learning experience," Sutherland added. "But even without family members in the same class, we learned through our survey that the vast majority of our adult students -- 92 percent in fact, are satisfied with their college experience here."
Once she completes her degree, Ann hopes to land a job at Irwin Army Community Hospital at Fort Riley. That's not the only reason she wants to move back to Kansas. Three years ago she went to her Junction City High School reunion and reconnected with Hal Wilson, with whom she'd had a close friendship in high school. They've been seeing each other ever since.
"Ann's story proves it's never too late to go back to school and pursue your dreams," Sutherland said. "We're ready and waiting here at GCC to help adult students turn those dreams into a reality."
Sign-ups for weeny dog race under way at Batavia Downs
Information from Batavia Downs:
Wiener dog races return to Batavia Downs on Aug. 24 and sign-ups for the big event started Friday.
If you are interested in racing your Dachshund, call event coordinator Arna Tygart at 585-343-3750, ext. 437. There is an 80-dog limit and an also-eligible list will be started should the need arise. The first 70 dogs entered will receive a canine gift bag courtesy of Genesee Feeds of Batavia.
Of all the promotions presented during the live harness racing meet at Batavia Downs each year, the Dachshund, or “wiener dog” races have become the most popular. Since 2005, thousands of fans have congregated at the fence in front of the grandstand to position themselves for the best view of the starters in each of the carded heats.
This year the wiener dog races will be held on Sunday, Aug. 24, during Family Fun Day at Batavia Downs. Sponsored by Genesee Feeds of Batavia, a total of 10 heats will be contested with eight wiener dogs in each race. The first race will begin after the last live harness race of the day, which will be approximately 4:20 p.m.
For the last three years, a fleet-footed flyer named Gordon (who is owned by Lindsay Ryan-Radzwill of Lancaster, NY) has won this annual event. But his status for defending the crown in 2014 has come into question. The soon-to-be 7-year-old has had a few health issues recently and Radzwill isn't sure if she's going race him this year.
"Gordon just came up lame a few weeks ago. We took him to the vet and he checked out okay and he has been fine ever since. But at this point we're not sure what we're going to do. We may give him a year off; we'll have to see," Ryan-Radzwill said.
Gordon's misfortune could be welcome news for the other doggies who will be storming down the home stretch. With the favorite potentially out of the race, the field becomes ripe for an upset.
The dogs won’t be the only winners here either; each owner will be eligible to receive some nice prizes too if their pet pups prove to be speedy.
The owners of each heat winner (10 in all) will receive $25 in gaming free-play. And the winning, second- and third-place owner in the championship final will receive $100, $75 and $50 in gaming free-play, respectively, along with two complimentary clubhouse buffets each as well.
A 12-race card of afternoon harness racing is scheduled on Family Fun Day with the first post slated for 1:15 p.m. Admission and parking, as always, are free.
Batavia Downs, the oldest lighted harness track in America, will kick off its 68th season of racing next week -- Wednesday, July 23 -- with a new post time of 6:35 p.m.
Fire in yard at scrap processing business in Corfu
A fire is reported in the yard at Ed Arnold Scrap Processors, 2210 Angling Road, Corfu. East Pembroke Fire Department is responding. Town of Batavia fire is called to stand by in East Pembroke's hall and a tanker from Indian Falls is requested.
UPDATE 4:37 a.m.: Equipment from Darien and Alexander are also requested to the scene.
UPDATE 4:46 a.m.: Oakfield Fire Police are to shut down traffic at Route 33 and Angling Road; Corfu Fire Police are to shut down traffic at Route 5 and Angling Road. Pembroke and Alabama fire departments are called in.
UPDATE 5:28 a.m.: An engine from Oakfield is requested to fill in at East Pembroke's fire hall. Mutual aid from Newstead is called to stand by in Indian Falls. Mercy medics are responding non-emergency mode to the scene.
UPDATE 5:58 p.m.: An engine from Elba is requested to fill in at East Pembroke's hall.
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The College at Brockport names Spring students who made the President's List
Press release:
The College at Brockport, State University of New York, recently honored students who excelled academically by naming them to the President's List for the Spring 2014 semester. To achieve the honor of being on the President's List, a student must earn a GPA of 4.0.
Jamie Borkholder of Oakfield (14125)
Heidi Dempsey of Batavia (14020)
Matthew Andre of Batavia (14020)
Jessica Klug of Corfu (14036)
Kara Miller of Le Roy (14482)
Katherine Rogers of Le Roy (14482)
The College at Brockport is a comprehensive four-year public college, located in Brockport, NY. The College offers 50 undergraduate majors, more than 50 graduate programs as well as 24 teacher certification programs. The College has been rated among a "Best Regional University" by US News & World Report, and a "Best Value" by Kiplinger's Personal Finance.
Company that made financial aid info video for GCC wins Bronze Telly Award
Press release:
A video providing information to prospective students about financial aid at Genesee Community College has earned a prestigious Telly Award. Forest Productions & Photography, Inc., of Buffalo, with whom the College worked on the project, was recognized as a Bronze Winner in the 35th annual contest.
Nearly 12,000 entries from all 50 states and numerous countries competed for Tellys, the premier award honoring outstanding local, regional, and cable TV commercials and programs; the finest video and film productions; and online commercial video and films. Winners represent the best work of the most respected advertising agencies, production companies, television stations, cable operators and corporate video departments in the world.
The two-minute financial aid video utilizes animation and clever graphics to guide students through all the possible sources of financial assistance and how to pursue them. Michael Mandolfo of Forest Productions & Photography, Inc., began discussing ideas for the video with the College in December 2012. The video, created through a computer and audio recorder, was completed in May 2013.
"GCC challenged us with creating a nontraditional video that would appeal to young people," Mandolfo said. "They wanted a hip and attractive way to get this information across. We thought the animation would help the viewer navigate through the information using techniques like graphics, symbols, color, texture and music."
Working with director of Student Financial Assistance Joe Bailey and admissions staff, Mandolfo crafted a script, narrated by GCC graduate Samantha Vogt ('13), that takes a direct, yet playful, approach to sharing the information.
For example, in one section, the narrator states, "The Federal Pell Grant is free money that you don't have to repay. That's the best kind!" The video advises students on applying for everything from grants to loans, filling out the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student AID) and TAP (NY Tuition Assistance Program), "It's really easy," the narrator offers in a supportive tone.
"Everyone dreads filling out these forms," Bailey said. "We wanted to reduce the intimidation factor through this video." Bailey's name is featured on a "Hello, my name is Joe" name tag in the video as the narrator describes "friendly staff ready to help answer your financial aid questions."
The complete video can be seen here: http://www.genesee.edu/offices/finaid/.
GCC has worked with Mandolfo's Forest Productions & Photography, Inc., on numerous projects through the past 10 years. "GCC allows me to be creative and explore new ways to convey information," Mandolfo said. "I am proud to share this award with GCC."
Founded in 1979, the Telly Awards are judged by more than 500 accomplished industry professionals, each a past winner of a Silver Telly and a member of The Silver Telly Council. The Silver Council evaluated entries to recognize distinction in creative work. Entries do not compete against each other but are judged against a high standard of merit. Less than 10 percent of entries are chosen as winners of the Silver Telly, the highest honor. Approximately 25 percent of entries are chosen as Bronze Telly winners.
"The Telly Awards has a mission to honor the very best in film and video," said Linda Day, executive director of the Telly Awards. "Forest Productions' accomplishment illustrates their creativity, skill and dedication to their craft and serves as a testament to great film and video production."
BHS grad is attending Colgate University and conducting innovative research this summer
More than 200 Colgate students are conducing innovative research across academic disciplines on campus in Hamilton this summer.
Batavia High School graduate Richard "Will" Ely is conducting Upstate Institute research.
Examples of some research projects this year include the examination of exoskeletons in barnacles, the genealogy of Confucianism, the flow of flexible filaments, and assessing the antibacterial activity of traditional medicinal plans used by some Native Americans.
Colgate University is a highly selective residential liberal arts institution distinguished by the dedication of its 294 full-time faculty-scholars, and its commitment to global engagement, student-faculty research, off-campus study, sustainable practices, and utilizing technology to enhance the teaching and learning experience.
Colgate offers 54 majors to a diverse student body of approximately 2,900 undergraduate students, and supports 25 Division I athletic teams. The university's 575-acre campus in rural central New York is renowned for its beauty and for the important role it plays in the student experience.
Batavia man promoted to rank of Specialist in NY Army National Guard
Major General Patrick A. Murphy, 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.
Pablo Perez, from Batavia, serving with the Company F (Forward Support Company Infantry), 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.
Batavia student graduates from Hudson Valley Community College
Michael Robert Pratt, of Batavia, is a member of the Class of 2014 at Hudson Valley Community College.
Pratt graduated in the Criminal Justice academic program. A total of 2,240 students earned associate degrees and certificates from the Troy college.
Founded in 1953, Hudson Valley Community College offers more than 75 degree and certificate programs in four schools: Business; Engineering and Industrial Technologies; Health Science; and Liberal Arts and Sciences; and an Educational Opportunity Center for academic and career training.
The College at Brockport honors this Spring's academic achievers
Press release:
BROCKPORT, NY -- The College at Brockport, State University of New York, recently honored students who excelled academically by naming them to the dean's list for the Spring 2014 semester.
Students who earn a GPA of 3.70-3.99 are named to the dean's list with honors, while students who achieve a 3.40-3.69 are named to the dean's list.
Jennifer Alexander of Batavia, NY was named to the Dean's List with Honors.
Eric Wood of Batavia, NY was named to the Dean's List with Honors.
Kylie Britt of Byron, NY was named to the Dean's List with Honors.
Shonta Carpenter of Batavia, NY was named to the Dean's List with Honors.
Jacob Jones of Batavia, NY was named to the Dean's List with Honors.
Courtney Butzbach of Le Roy, NY was named to the Dean's List with Honors.
Lucas Phillips of Alexander, NY was named to the Dean's List with Honors.
Robert Adams of Le Roy, NY was named to the Dean's List with Honors.
Benjamin Cherry of Oakfield, NY was named to the Dean's List with Honors.
Steven Marchese of Batavia, NY was named to the Dean's List with Honors.
Gianni Zambito of Elba, NY was named to the Dean's List with Honors.
Alyson Tardy of Bergen, NY was named to the Dean's List with Honors.
Alicca Vigneri of Elba, NY was named to the Dean's List with Honors.
Mathew Klein of Alexander, NY was named to the Dean's List with Honors.
Ashley Walter of Batavia, NY was named to the Dean's List with Honors.
Dalton Rarick of Batavia, NY was named to the Dean's List with Honors.
Ryan Gugel of Batavia, NY was named to the Dean's List with Honors.
Travis Fenstermaker of Le Roy, NY was named to the Dean's List with Honors.
Anthony Macaluso of Le Roy, NY was named to the Dean's List with Honors.
Dylan Versage of Batavia, NY was named to the Dean's List with Honors.
Lindsay Stumpf of Bergen, NY was named to the Dean's List with Honors.
Kayla Barclay of Byron, NY was named to the Dean's List with Honors.
Elizabeth Corrado of Le Roy, NY was named to the Dean's List with Honors.
Adam Hughes of Batavia, NY was named to the Dean's List.
Kristin Aidala of Batavia, NY was named to the Dean's List.
Patrick Carr of Batavia, NY was named to the Dean's List.
Kelly Hoitink of Batavia, NY was named to the Dean's List.
Victoria DiStefano of Elba, NY was named to the Dean's List.
Jennifer Gremer of Linwood, NY was named to the Dean's List.
Keenan Hughes of Elba, NY was named to the Dean's List.
Elias Seward of Basom, NY was named to the Dean's List.
Micah Brill of Le Roy, NY was named to the Dean's List.
Sydney Gallup of Elba, NY was named to the Dean's List.
Sean Hale of Byron, NY was named to the Dean's List.
Benjamin Heintz of Batavia, NY was named to the Dean's List.
Meghan Bishop of Le Roy, NY was named to the Dean's List.
Erin Suttell of Batavia, NY was named to the Dean's List.
Claire Vanderberg of Batavia, NY was named to the Dean's List.
Cody Pierce of Bergen, NY was named to the Dean's List.
Yangyan Dong of Bergen, NY was named to the Dean's List.
James Mangefrida of Le Roy, NY was named to the Dean's List.
Olivia Talley of Oakfield, NY was named to the Dean's List.
Kristen Gaik of corfu, NY was named to the Dean's List.
Cady Hume of Batavia, NY was named to the Dean's List.
Alexander Gunther of Bergen, NY was named to the Dean's List.
Jason Birch of Bergen, NY was named to the Dean's List.
Gena Korn of Le Roy, NY was named to the Dean's List.
Anthony Young of Alexander, NY was named to the Dean's List.
Jacob Sojda of Batavia, NY was named to the Dean's List.
Casey Herman of Corfu, NY was named to the Dean's List.
Anne Culliton of Batavia, NY was named to the Dean's List.
Ainsley Dungan of Batavia, NY was named to the Dean's List.
Melanie Monroe of Bergen, NY was named to the Dean's List.
Jeana Pfalzer of Le Roy, NY was named to the Dean's List.
Alissa Phillips of Bergen, NY was named to the Dean's List.
Lauren Hughes of Elba, NY was named to the Dean's List.
Haley Huey of Batavia, NY was named to the Dean's List.
Brittni Loewke of Bergen, NY was named to the Dean's List.
Eric Kowalik of Elba, NY was named to the Dean's List.
Meg Stucko of Elba, NY was named to the Dean's List.
Lisa Halat of Oakfield, NY was named to the Dean's List.
Bridget Chartraw of Oakfield, NY was named to the Dean's List.
Darren Kwiatkowski of Byron, NY was named to the Dean's List.
Cara Ferraro of Batavia, NY was named to the Dean's List.
Jenna Kent of Batavia, NY was named to the Dean's List.
Jennifer Alexander of Batavia, NY was named to the Dean's List with Honors.
Eric Wood of Batavia, NY was named to the Dean's List with Honors.
Kylie Britt of Byron, NY was named to the Dean's List with Honors.
Shonta Carpenter of Batavia, NY was named to the Dean's List with Honors.
Jacob Jones of Batavia, NY was named to the Dean's List with Honors.
Courtney Butzbach of Le Roy, NY was named to the Dean's List with Honors.
Lucas Phillips of Alexander, NY was named to the Dean's List with Honors.
Robert Adams of Le Roy, NY was named to the Dean's List with Honors.
Benjamin Cherry of Oakfield, NY was named to the Dean's List with Honors.
Steven Marchese of Batavia, NY was named to the Dean's List with Honors.
Gianni Zambito of Elba, NY was named to the Dean's List with Honors.
Alyson Tardy of Bergen, NY was named to the Dean's List with Honors.
Alicca Vigneri of Elba, NY was named to the Dean's List with Honors.
Mathew Klein of Alexander, NY was named to the Dean's List with Honors.
Ashley Walter of Batavia, NY was named to the Dean's List with Honors.
Dalton Rarick of Batavia, NY was named to the Dean's List with Honors.
Ryan Gugel of Batavia, NY was named to the Dean's List with Honors.
Travis Fenstermaker of Le Roy, NY was named to the Dean's List with Honors.
Anthony Macaluso of Le Roy, NY was named to the Dean's List with Honors.
Dylan Versage of Batavia, NY was named to the Dean's List with Honors.
Lindsay Stumpf of Bergen, NY was named to the Dean's List with Honors.
Kayla Barclay of Byron, NY was named to the Dean's List with Honors.
Elizabeth Corrado of Le Roy, NY was named to the Dean's List with Honors.
Adam Hughes of Batavia, NY was named to the Dean's List.
Kristin Aidala of Batavia, NY was named to the Dean's List.
Patrick Carr of Batavia, NY was named to the Dean's List.
Kelly Hoitink of Batavia, NY was named to the Dean's List.
Victoria DiStefano of Elba, NY was named to the Dean's List.
Jennifer Gremer of Linwood, NY was named to the Dean's List.
Keenan Hughes of Elba, NY was named to the Dean's List.
Elias Seward of Basom, NY was named to the Dean's List.
Micah Brill of Le Roy, NY was named to the Dean's List.
Sydney Gallup of Elba, NY was named to the Dean's List.
Sean Hale of Byron, NY was named to the Dean's List.
Benjamin Heintz of Batavia, NY was named to the Dean's List.
Meghan Bishop of Le Roy, NY was named to the Dean's List.
Erin Suttell of Batavia, NY was named to the Dean's List.
Claire Vanderberg of Batavia, NY was named to the Dean's List.
Cody Pierce of Bergen, NY was named to the Dean's List.
Yangyan Dong of Bergen, NY was named to the Dean's List.
James Mangefrida of Le Roy, NY was named to the Dean's List.
Olivia Talley of Oakfield, NY was named to the Dean's List.
Kristen Gaik of corfu, NY was named to the Dean's List.
Cady Hume of Batavia, NY was named to the Dean's List.
Alexander Gunther of Bergen, NY was named to the Dean's List.
Jason Birch of Bergen, NY was named to the Dean's List.
Gena Korn of Le Roy, NY was named to the Dean's List.
Anthony Young of Alexander, NY was named to the Dean's List.
Jacob Sojda of Batavia, NY was named to the Dean's List.
Casey Herman of Corfu, NY was named to the Dean's List.
Anne Culliton of Batavia, NY was named to the Dean's List.
Ainsley Dungan of Batavia, NY was named to the Dean's List.
Melanie Monroe of Bergen, NY was named to the Dean's List.
Jeana Pfalzer of Le Roy, NY was named to the Dean's List.
Alissa Phillips of Bergen, NY was named to the Dean's List.
Lauren Hughes of Elba, NY was named to the Dean's List.
Haley Huey of Batavia, NY was named to the Dean's List.
Brittni Loewke of Bergen, NY was named to the Dean's List.
Eric Kowalik of Elba, NY was named to the Dean's List.
Meg Stucko of Elba, NY was named to the Dean's List.
Lisa Halat of Oakfield, NY was named to the Dean's List.
Bridget Chartraw of Oakfield, NY was named to the Dean's List.
Darren Kwiatkowski of Byron, NY was named to the Dean's List.
Cara Ferraro of Batavia, NY was named to the Dean's List.
Jenna Kent of Batavia, NY was named to the Dean's List.
The College at Brockport is a comprehensive four-year public college, located in Brockport, NY. The College offers 50 undergraduate majors, more than 50 graduate programs as well as 24 teacher certification programs. The College has been rated among a "Best Regional University" by US News & World Report and a "Best Value" by Kiplinger's Personal Finance.
College board elects new officers, welcomes two new members
Press release:
This week, Genesee Community College's Board of Trustees elected Diane D. Torcello as chair for the 2014-2015 year. The Board also elected Laura J. Bohm as vice chair and Donna M. Ferry as secretary.
Torcello, of Pavilion, is a Bank of Castile executive. Bohm, of Batavia, is a retired housing administrator. Ferry, of Darien, is secretary/treasurer of S.J.F. Construction, Inc.
In other business, the Board of Trustees:
• Approved a technical amendment to the College's 2014-2015 operating budget, reducing anticipated sponsor support by $250,000 and increasing fund balance support by the same amount.
• Welcomed two new members of the Board of Trustees: Robert L. Boyce and Jacalyn F. Whiting, both of Le Roy. Boyce was appointed by the Genesee County Legislature and Whiting was appointed by Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo. Both members will serve seven-year terms. The 10-member volunteer Board of Trustees is the governing body of Genesee Community College.
GC STOP DWI hosts Saturday's Muckdogs game against Connecticut Tigers, plus patrol cars, Destro
Press release:
Genesee County STOP DWI is hosting STOP DWI Night at the Ballpark on Saturday, July 19, at Dwyer Stadium. This initiative is part of a season-long promotion at minor league ballparks throughout the State being sponsored by the New York State STOP DWI Foundation.
Before and during the game the Genesee County Probation Department and the Genesee and Orleans County youth bureaus will be on hand with interactive activities for the family as well as the Genesee County Sheriff’s canine, Destro. Patrol cars from the City of Batavia, Village of Corfu and the Genesee County Sheriff's Office will be on display.
Deputy Joseph Corona will throw out the first pitch. Deputy Corona is honored for having the most DWI arrests in Genesee County for 2013.
Please join Genesee County STOP DWI in promoting our “Don’t Drink and Drive” message and enjoy a night at the ballpark this Saturday. Gates open at 6 p.m. with a 7:05 p.m. game start time. The Muckdogs will be playing against the Connecticut Tigers.
Batavia financial advisor wins coveted award from Edward Jones
Michael R. Marsh, financial advisor at the Batavia office of Edward Jones, recently won the firm's coveted Zeke McIntyre Pioneer Award. It recognizes new financial advisors who achieve high levels of success early in their careers with the financial services firm.
Marsh was one of only 405 of the firm's more than 13,000 financial advisors to receive the award.
Jim Weddle, the firm's managing partner, said the award is a strong indicator of a financial advisor's future success.
"We recruit and hire our financial advisors from among the best, so we expect them to do well," Weddle said. "But to achieve such success early in his career with Edward Jones is outstanding, and I commend Michael for his performance and dedication."
The award is named after Edward Jones legend Zeke McIntyre, who opened the firm's first branch office in 1957 in Mexico, Mo.
Edward Jones, a Fortune 500 company, provides financial services for individual investors in the United States and, through its affiliate, in Canada. Every aspect of the firm's business, from the types of investment options offered to the location of branch offices, is designed to cater to individual investors in the communities in which they live and work. The firm's 13,000-plus financial advisors work directly with nearly 7 million clients to understand their personal goals -- from college savings to retirement -- and create long-term investment solutions that emphasize a well-balanced portfolio, diversified portfolio.
Edward Jones embraces the importance of building long-term, face-to-face relationships with clients, helping them to understand and make sense of the investment options available today.
Headquartered in St. Louis, Edward Jones ranked No. 4 overall in FORTUNE magazine's 2014 100 Best Companies to Work For ranking. Visit our Web site at www.edwardjones.com and our recruiting Web site at www.careers.edwardjones.com. Follow us on Twitter @EdwardJones. Member SIPC. FORTUNE and Time Inc. are not affiliated with and do not endorse Edward Jones products or services.
Street closings for repairs rescheduled for Monday and Tuesday
Roadway paving on Otis Street in the city, which was scheduled for tomorrow, July 18, has been rescheduled. The work will be done between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m. on Monday and Tuesday, July 21-22. Residents should not park on the roadway and are asked to park on neighboring streets during the closure.
Likewise, there will be lane reductions and traffic delays on South Jackson Street from Chestnut / Jackson streets to Otis due to paving work also rescheduled for 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday and Tuesday.
Lastly, work on Union Street from West Main to Richmond Avenue that was planned for July 17 has been changed to Monday. This work will close the roadway to all traffic from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Residents should not park on the roadway and are asked to park on neighboring streets during the closure.
In each case, all motorists need to seek alternate routes.
*Weather delay would be the next business day.
Questions? Call the Bureau of Maintenance at 345-6400, ext. #1.
YWCA gets $11,000 HopeLine grant from Verizon Wireless to help domestic violence victims
Press release:
YWCA of Genesee County has received a grant for $11,000 thanks to the generosity of the Verizon Wireless HopeLine grant program.
HopeLine's goal is to provide funding for domestic violence organizations as a way to support client services, raise public awareness, train staff or help in other related areas.
YWCA is in the process of developing a transitional program for victims of domestic violence. Its name of "You Engaging Success" means exactly that for victims who want and need to move on from a crisis: success comes through counseling, training and being more secure with social, financial, emotional and physical aspects of life.
"As an organization that strives to empower women, YWCA is the perfect catalyst for change in domestic violence situations. We know that this type of program can offer victims a boost for their self-esteem while providing practical lessons," Executive Director Jeanne Walton said. "We want to offer hope to victims and help them to move on with their lives. You Engaging Success is saying YES to a life free from physical or emotional abuse."
This new program is slated to begin by early 2015. YWCA, a nonprofit agency based in Batavia, has set a goal to raise $100,000 to get it off the ground and flourishing over the next several years. YW's Domestic Violence Crisis & Prevention Services program serves approximately 700 new victims a year. If 10 to 20 people participate in the transitional program each year, that could have a residual effect on hundreds of others who are affected by domestic violence as friends, neighbors, family and coworkers, Walton said.
The new program would not be possible without generous businesses and organizations such as Verizon Wireless, she said.
Domestic violence is, unfortunately, a prevalent issue in our community, said Chris Felix, president of the Verizon Wireless Upstate New York Region.
"It’s organizations like the YWCA that are on the front lines of this issue, working hard every day to make our communities safer," Felix said. "At Verizon Wireless, we’re just fortunate to have some resources available to help organizations like the YWCA do their job. We thank the YWCA for everything they do to support domestic violence survivors in our community."
For more information about YW's programs and services, which also include quality child care and a Summer Adventure Camp for kids, call (585) 343-5808.
Turbo Thursdays at all GCC campuses offer a one-stop registration opportunity for fall classes
Press release:
Need a boost to reach your education goals? Here's your chance to rev things up: Turbo Thursdays at Genesee Community College! Every Thursday through Aug. 21 Genesee Community College gives you a chance to register for fall classes in just one stop. GCC's Fall Semester begins Aug. 25.
Turbo Thursdays will be held at GCC's main campus in Batavia, as well as all six of its campus centers in Albion, Arcade, Dansville, Lima, Medina and Warsaw. Turbo Thursdays offer extended hours at each campus location from 9 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. on the following dates: July 17*, July 24, July 31, Aug. 7, Aug. 14 and Aug. 21.
Thursday, July 17* is also Food Processing Technology (FPT) Info Day with extended hours to 9 p.m. at all campus locations. The day-long opportunity gives all interested citizens ample time to explore GCC's newest degree as well as the $500 FPT scholarship available for the first class, Introduction to Food Processing.
At Turbo Thursday you can:
• Complete your free application (bring an ID, high school graduation documents and tax forms)
• Receive free financial aid advisement or set up an appointment
• Receive free academic advisement
• Learn about GCC's 60+ academic programs
• Learn how easily GCC credits transfer to many other schools
"We invite prospective students of all ages to sit down with one of our experienced and knowledgeable counselors and chart their futures," said Tanya Lane-Martin, GCC's admissions director. "With more than 60 academic programs, there's something for everyone, at every stage in life, to choose from. And with online courses and degrees, GCC helps students even with the busiest schedules."
The Enrollment Check List helps guide students through each step of the enrollment process. To review the Check List go to: http://www.genesee.edu/home/offices/admissions/checklist/
Turbo Thursdays will be held at all seven GCC locations:
• Batavia (main campus) – One College Road / (585) 343-0055
• Albion – 456 West Ave. / (585) 589-4936
• Arcade – 25 Edward St. / (585) 492-5265
• Dansville – 31 Clara Barton St. / (585) 335-7820
• Lima – 7285 Gale Road / (585) 582-1226
• Medina – 11470 Maple Ridge Road / (585) 798-1688
• Warsaw – 115 Linwood Ave. / (585) 786-3010
To learn more about all that GCC has to offer, visit the college Web site: www.genesee.edu/
GC Youth Court recruitment is under way, deadline to apply is Aug. 22
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Calling all eighth- through 11th-graders, the Genesee County Youth Court is recruiting new members! Applications are due by Aug. 22.
Youth Court is a voluntary alternative for young people who face disciplinary action through school or law enforcement. Youth who are referred admit to the charge and appear before a court of their peers. Three youth judges listen to both sides of the issue and determine an appropriate disposition.
The goal of youth court is to improve youth citizenship skills and decrease problematic behavior.
Youth Court members learn about the judicial process and law enforcement; develop group decision making, leadership and public speaking skills; participate in all roles of the courtroom -- judge, prosecution, defense and bailiff.
County eighth- through 11th-graders who are interested can go online to download an application from the Web site <http://www.co.genesee.ny.us> where you will find a link on the Youth Bureau page.
Interviews of potential candidates will take place during late summer/early fall with the training to begin in October. For more information on the Genesee County Youth Court, please contact Chelsea Dillon at the Genesee County Youth Bureau, 344-3960.
Food processing technology information day is tomorrow at all GCC campuses
Press release:
Food Processing Technology Info Day
Thursday, July 17, from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. ~ All seven GCC Campus Locations
Who: Anyone interested in training for a great new career
This is a great opportunity to learn about a great new career opportunity and win fun prizes. Food Processing Technology Info Day runs from 9 a.m.- 9 p.m. at all seven campus locations -- Albion, Arcade, Batavia, Dansville, Lima, Medina and Warsaw.
Test your knowledge of food trivia in the Fun Food Facts Game and be entered to win a grand prize worth more than $100 that includes many local food products and a Wegmans gift card. Besides the grand prize basket, correct answers can earn you a new ice cream scoop or a "cheesy" note pad.
GCC is now enrolling students in its new Food Processing Technology degree program with classes beginning this fall. Students who complete the two-year, 63-credit program earn an associate in applied science degree and will be qualified for many of the positions currently available at food manufacturing facilities in Western New York.
"We have a thriving food processing industry in this region and our goal is to provide these businesses with the skilled workforce they need," said Professor Maureen Leupold, GCC's director of Science. "These are terrific jobs that pay well and offer delicious benefits!"
To accommodate adult, non-traditional students, the first introductory class, Food Processing Technology (FPT101), starts on Tuesday, Sept. 23 with the 12-week session. It runs from 3:30 – 7 p.m. at the Batavia Campus.
Students who register and complete FPT 101 (Introduction to Food Processing Technology) are eligible to receive a $500 scholarship to cover the cost of the 3-credit course. The scholarship is open to all students and there are no prerequisites to enroll in FPT 101. Those interested are asked to submit the Academic Program Scholarship Worksheet as soon as possible, but no later than the Aug. 4 deadline.
"This is going to be a fun day where you can explore fantastic opportunities that will 'Feed Your Future,' " Leupold said.
K-12 school supply drive starts today at La Mexicana store in Valu Plaza, Batavia
A school supply drive for K-12 students starts today at La Mexicana, Inc., a small grocery store located in the Valu Plaza, behind McDonald's in Batavia.
It is sponsored by La Mexicana, Inc., The KinderArt Klub, and Batavia resident Jill Hart, an agent of RealtyUSA.
Donations will be collected through Friday, Aug. 8, every day except Tuesdays. Regular store hours are noon to 6 p.m., closed Tuesdays, and Sunday noon to 5 p.m.
After the drive is through, the supplies will be organized and a school supply store will be set up where parents can shop for free.
The shopping days are set for Wednesday, Aug. 27, through Thursday, Aug. 28, from 12 to 6 p.m. at La Mexicana, 4125 W. Main St.
If you have questions, please contact Danielle at 813-2891 or e-mail at <daniellerenea9@gmail.com>
Donations should be new or in "like new" condition. Here's is a list of supplies wanted, but donations need not be limited to them.
- Crayons
- Markers
- Colored pencils
- Highlighters
- Loose paper
- Composition notebooks
- Spiral notebooks
- Pencils
- Pencil sharpeners
- Erasers
- Blue or black ink pens
- 1-inch binders
- 2-inch binders
- Dividers
- Adhesive divider tabs
- Pencil pouches
- Backpacks
- Locker organizers
- Calculators
- 3-ring hole punch (for binder items, paper, etc.)
- Rulers
- Liquid all-purpose glue
- Glue sticks
- Scissors
- Individually packaged snacks
- Kleenex packets
- White Out Tape (no liquid)
- Book covers
- School assignment calendars / planners
