Someone hitched a ride on a CXS train and the engineer called dispatch, asking that an officer be sent to where it will be stopping in a couple of minutes at the Wilkinson Road crossing in Batavia. The engineer wants to speak with the alleged scofflaw, who is said to be riding behind some semi-trailers the train is hauling.
UPDATE 2:50 p.m.: An agent for CSX is going to the State Police Barracks in Batavia to press charges against the suspect.
Join Alex's Place for its 6th annual charity golf event, which includes golf, lunch, drink specials, prime rib dinner, prizes, and giveaways!
Date: Sunday, Aug. 25
Time: Registration & festivities begin at noon. Shotgun start at 1 p.m.
Location: Terry Hills Golf Course, Batavia
Cost: $95 per golfer for registration
To Benefit: Crossroads House & the Chef Russell Scholarship
Registration forms are available through the Web site of Alex's Place. Print them out, fill them out, then send via mail or fax.
Mailed registration forms must be postmarked by Aug. 16 and mailed to:
Alex’s Place, c/o Colleen Kemp, 8322 Park Road Batavia, NY 14020
Faxed registration forms must be sent by Aug. 19. The Fax number is (585) 219-4303
The Chef Russell Memorial Golf Scramble serves as a dual benefit. The money raised is donated to Crossroads House of Genesee County and for a scholarship created in Memory of Chef Russell Bugbee.We are honored to put on this yearly scramble and are proud to donate the proceeds to two very deserving causes:
What is included for the day:
The Genesee County Women’s Republican Club will host its annual Lucky Numbers event which will be held Thursday, Aug. 22 at the Batavia Country Club, 7909 Batavia Byron Road, Batavia.
The doors will open at 5:30 p.m. with dinner at 6:30.
Cost is $18 per person. For more information or to make a reservation contact Michele Smith at 494-1548.
Genesee County United Way Backpack Program is the Club’s 2013 Caring for America Organization. People attending are encouraged to bring a donation. Come join the fun!
The Genesee County Women’s Republican Club will host its annual Lucky Numbers event which will be held Thursday, Aug. 22 at the Batavia Country Club, 7909 Batavia Byron Road, Batavia.
The doors will open at 5:30 p.m. with dinner at 6:30.
Cost is $18 per person. For more information or to make a reservation contact Michele Smith at 494-1548.
Genesee County United Way Backpack Program is the Club’s 2013 Caring for America Organization. People attending are encouraged to bring a donation. Come join the fun!
A motor-vehicle accident with injuries is reported at Route 237 and Warboys Road. Byron Fire Department and Mercy medics are responding. There are two victims and one of them is trapped in a vehicle and extrication equipment will be needed. Mercy Flight out of Buffalo is available if needed.
UPDATE 12:17 p.m.: Mercy Flight is not needed. The vehicle is now open which had entrapped the patient.
UPDATE 12:19 p.m.: Two ambulances are requested to the scene. Fire police from Byron and South Byron are called in.
UPDATE 12:21 p.m.: Byron command requests all units en route to come in non-emergency mode.
UPDATE 12:29 p.m.: Mercy medics are back in service. One flatbed tow truck is requested.
UPDATE 12:52 p.m.: An 81-year-old male with back and shoulder pain is being transported to UMMC. All responding units are back in service.
United Memorial Medical Center has agreed to assume responsibility for the distribution of the Medical Record for retired pediatrician, Dr. Irene Burns’ patients and to assist in transferring medical information to new providers in a timely manner.
The transition process began several months ago and to date, the majority of patients have seamlessly transferred to area practices.
Until Sept. 30, to request records of patients formerly managed by Dr. Burns, please contact Darlene Sergeant at (585) 344-5335. Faxed requests may be sent to (585) 815-6744.
After Sept. 30, all remaining records will be moved to United Memorial’s Batavia Family and Pediatric Care. To transfer records after this date, please contact Batavia Family and Pediatric Care Center at (585)344-4800, option 1, or fax requests to (585) 344-7370.
"Yolo" got her second chance once readers of The Batavian saw her story posted Tuesday. The kitten is currently at the county Animal Shelter and will undergo surgery to amputate an injured hind leg tommorrow at State Street Animal Hospital.
According to Volunteers for Animals, prior to contacting us, they had raised half of the $600 needed for her medical care.
This afternoon we received the happy ending to this story in an e-mail from volunteer Andre Miller:
"THANK YOU THANK YOU! Power of the media. Not only have we raised enough money for Yolo, but she has a home!!!!! A woman saw your article and just lost her 16-year-old amputee kitty. She is going to take her home after surgery and care for the cat as she is retired and can give her lots of attention. So thank you for putting this out there! It's a lifesaver!"
We say thank you to our kind and compassionate readers and wish Yolo a speedy recovery!
At least 12 males are congregating in the area of Tim Horton's and Wendy's on Main Street in the city and appear to be preparing for a fight, according to a caller to dispatch. Police are responding.
An accident with multiple injuries involving three vehicles is reported at Route 20 and Colby Road. One person is said to have a leg injury and the other a head laceration. One female is unconscious. Darien Fire Department is responding, along with Mercy medics and law enforcement.
UPDATE 6:02 p.m.: Vehicles are blocking eastbound traffic. Mercy Flight's availability is checked and ship #5 out of Batavia is available.
UPDATE 6:04 p.m.: Mercy Flight is called and the landing zone will be the southwest corner of the accident scene in an open parking lot.
UPDATE 6:18 p.m.: All victims have been extricated from the vehicles.
UPDATE 6:25 p.m.: Route 20 will be shut down at routes 238 and 77.
UPDATE 6:32 p.m.: Alexander Fire Department is requested to shut down westbound tractor-trailer traffic at routes 20 and 98.
UPDATE 6:42 p.m.: Mercy Flight is transporting one patient to Erie County Medical Center.
A severe thunderstorm warning has been issued by the National Weather Service for Western Genesee County -- including Elba and Darien -- until 4:45 p.m.
The thunderstorm is capable of producing quarter-size hail and damaging winds in excess of 60 mph. At 4:07 p.m., the storm was located near Hamburg and it's moving northeast at 35 mph.
Deadly cloud-to-ground lightning is possible. Go inside.
UPDATE Aug. 8: Earlier this afternoon, we received this e-mail from Andre Miller of Volunteers for Animals, and it's a happy ending to this story. Kudos to our kind readers.
"THANK YOU THANK YOU! Power of the media. Not only have we raised enough money for Yolo, but she has a home!!!!! A woman saw your article and just lost her 16-year-old amputee kitty. She is going to take her home after surgery and care for the cat as she is retired and can give her lots of attention. So thank you for putting this out there! It's a lifesaver!"
There is a kitten with great heart and courage at the Genesee County Animal Shelter and her name is Yolo, which stands for "You Only Live Once."
Actually, she's lucky to be alive. It is believed that she was struck by a car. Yolo was found by the McDonald's in Batavia and one of her back legs is badly injured and needs to be amputated. She needs your help for doctor bills.
If you check out the Volunteers for Animals' Facebook page, there's a video of the poor thing trying to walk.
"She is so sweet and such a cute personality we wanted to give her a chance," says volunteer Andre Miller. "There is no nerve function in the leg. It just drags when she walks. She is around 5-6 months old, so learning to walk with three legs will be easier after the surgery.
"Right now the leg is in the way, but she is not in any pain. It is hard for her to use the litter box and get around her cage."
Yolo is having surgery at State Street Animal Hospital on Friday Aug. 9. The hospital is helping out and quoted a price of around $600 and said if the surgery takes longer they will not charge more.
"So far we have half the money raised for this surgery," Miller said in an e-mail. "The kitten will be going to a great foster home to recover after surgery. It will take her some time in foster to learn how to live with three legs. So we are looking for help from our great community to help this sweet girl out."
Donators can mail a check to:
Volunteers For Animals
P.O. Box 1621
Batavia, NY 14021
or the volunteers have a Paypal account -- http://www.vol4animals.org/helptheanimalsat.html
The following local high school students were awarded the 2013 Saint Michael's College Book Award for Academic Achievement with a Social Conscience:
Alex Kolberg, of Batavia, a student at Notre Dame High School.
Grace Mortellaro, of Elba, a student at Notre Dame High School.
The award recognizes students who demonstrate a commitment to leadership in volunteer service and academic achievement. Saint Michael's, located in Burlington, Vt., one of America's top 10 college towns, was founded on the belief that serving others is part of its Catholic tradition, and through the award seeks to honor those who demonstrate the true spirit of volunteerism.
Award recipients, named at schools throughout the country, are high school juniors who are inductees of the National Honor Society or an equivalent school-sponsored honors organization. They must demonstrate a commitment to service activities in high school or community organizations, taking leadership roles in these activities.
Winners were presented the book "First They Killed My Father: A Daughter of Cambodia Remembers" (HarperCollins 2000) by Loung Ung, a 1993 Saint Michael's College graduate who has become a widely acclaimed author. In "First They Killed My Father," Ung gives a powerful autobiographical account, from a child's perspective, of surviving captivity during the genocidal Pol Pot regime in Cambodia.
About Saint Michael's:
At Saint Michael's College www.smcvt.edu students are challenged to do their best, find their niche, take on opportunities to grow, and immerse themselves in academic pursuits. Intellectual rigor, compassion, teamwork, caring-these characterize a Saint Michael's experience. A residential Catholic college, Saint Michael's is steeped in the social justice spirit of its founding priests, the Edmundites. Saint Michael's is located three miles from Burlington, Vermont, one of America's top 10 college towns.
A small black dog is reportedly locked inside a red station wagon outside of the Caryville Inn in Oakfield. That's at 25 Main St. across from the post office. An animal control officer is responding.
UPDATE 2:35 p.m.: The officer says the dog is now out of the vehicle and taking a walk with its owner.
Press release:
Jerry Greenfield, co-founder of Ben & Jerry's Homemade, Inc., will speak about "Building the Ice Cream Empire" on Wedesnday, Sept. 25 at Genesee Community College.
His keynote presentation is in conjunction with GCC's Wolcott J. Humphrey Symposium on Leadership and Community Life.
The event will be in the Stuart Steiner Theatre from 5 to 7 p.m., with an ice cream reception to follow. Tickets are $25 and may be reserved online at http://bit.ly/GCCHumphrey/.
Greenfield is also the president of Ben & Jerry's Foundation and co-author of "Ben & Jerry's Double Dip: Lead with Your Values and Make Money, Too." He's known for famously questioning, "If it's not fun, why do it?"
Along with his partner Ben Cohen, they parlayed that humorous attitude and a socially responsible business model into an ice cream empire.
Greenfield will give insights into how Ben & Jerry's went from a storefront venture in a converted Burlington, Vt., gas station in 1978 to an ice cream brand known around the globe for high quality and funky flavors like Cherry Garcia, Chunky Monkey, and Half Baked.
Ben & Jerry's became a desirable commodity purchased by Unilever in 2000 for $326 million. As a wholly-owned subsidiary, Ben & Jerry's retained autonomy in how it's run. It has become the first wholly-owned subsidiary to earn B Corp Certification. B Corps are committed to using the power of business to solve social and environmental problems.
Greenfield will share the promises and pitfalls of a "values-led" business.
His talk honors the late Wolcott J. (Jay) Humphrey III, one of the region's foremost civic leaders and a strong proponent of leadership development. When he died suddenly in 2001, Humphrey was president of Pavilion State Bank (now part of Five Star Bank). He also served on the GCC Board of Directors.
Each Symposium has brought speakers with a national or regional reputation to Genesee Community College to discuss various facets of leadership. Past speakers have included: Syracuse University Basketball Coach Jim Boeheim; Paychex CEO Thomas Golisano; Dr. Donna M. Fernandes, president of the Buffalo Zoological Society; William Hudnut III, former U.S. Representative; Paul S. Speranza, chairman of the Board of Directors of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and vice chairman, general counsel, and secretary of Wegmans Food Markets, Inc.; and Fred Grandy, television star, radio personality, former CEO and Congressman.
Lifespan and the Older Adult Ministry Team at Batavia First United Methodist Church are sponsoring a Scam Prevention Presentation from 1 to 4 p.m. Monday, Aug. 12.
It will take place at the church, located at 8221 Lewiston Road.
Attendees of this free event can learn more about:
Light refreshments will be served.
Please make a reservation by calling 343-1611.
Lifespan and the Older Adult Ministry Team at Batavia First United Methodist Church are sponsoring a Scam Prevention Presentation from 1 to 4 p.m. Monday, Aug. 12.
It will take place at the church, located at 8221 Lewiston Road.
Attendees of this free event can learn more about:
Press release:
BATAVIA — Kiwanis Club of Batavia is gearing up for its third annual Gala fundraiser, "Bidding on a Brighter Future." With a different venue, live entertainment, a great menu and specialty raffles, this event will offer something for everyone as it raises money to help the Children's Advocacy Center right here in Batavia.
It's set to begin at 5:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 21 at The Forum at Genesee Community College, 1 College Road.
Over the last two years, the gala has brought in more than $70,000 to support a new location for the Center. In the meantime, the Center has been in progress with moving to a temporary location next to First Presbyterian Church. That will allow Center staff to save money on rent and instead use it for crucial services for child victims of sexual abuse.
Hundreds of children and families use this center throughout the course of a year for medical, legal, emotional and law enforcement assistance. The Center serves families in Genesee, Orleans, Wyoming and Livingston counties.
The Gala Committee welcomes and encourages local businesses, organizations and individuals to support this event. You may do so by becoming a sponsor, making a donation for one of the many auctions or by purchasing a program ad.
Tickets are $50 a person or $400 for a table of 10. Special sponsorship levels are also available, such as a $500 table for 10 that includes promotional perks.
WHAT: Third annual Bidding on a Brighter Future Gala & Auction
WHEN: 5:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 21
WHERE: The Forum, Genesee Community College, 1 College Road, Batavia
CONTACT: Phone -- 815-5234 or e-mail info@biddingonabrighterfuture.org, or visit
www.biddingonabrighterfuture.org.
Press release:
BUFFALO -- U.S. Attorney William J. Hochul Jr. announced today that Timothy Logsdon, 29, of Batavia, who was convicted on April 13 of transporting an individual in interstate commerce for the purpose of engaging in illegal sexual activity was sentenced to 56 months in prison by U.S. District Judge Richard J. Arcara.
Assistant U.S. Attorney Maura K. O'Donnell, who handled the case, stated that defendant was convicted of this offense as a result of his attempting to transport a minor from Western New York to Tennessee for purposes of engaging in illegal sexual activity with the minor.
The investigation began in September, 2012, when the parents of a 16-year-old girl reported her missing to the Genesee County Sheriff's Department, and later indicated to the FBI that she might be with the defendant.
Pursuant to a Court Order, law enforcement officers traced the defendant's cellular telephone to a specific vicinity. Later that same day, the defendant was discovered by the Kentucky State Police in Bowling Green, Ky., along with the victim.
The defendant admitted to law enforcement officers that he was in the process of transporting the victim to the state of Tennessee where the two planned to live together and carry on a relationship. The defendant was placed under arrest and remains in custody.
"This is an example of the success that alert parents and hardworking police can accomplish," said U.S. Attorney Hochul.
The arrest is the culmination of an investigation by Special Agents of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, under the direction of Richard M. Frankel, Acting Special Agent in Charge and the Genesee County Sheriff's Department, under the direction of Sheriff Gary Maha.
This case was brought as part of Project Safe Childhood, a nationwide initiative to combat the growing epidemic of child sexual exploitation and abuse launched in May 2006 by the Department of Justice.
Led by United States Attorneys' Offices and the Criminal Division's Child Exploitation and Obscenity Section (CEOS), Project Safe Childhood marshals federal, state and local resources to better locate, apprehend and prosecute individuals who exploit children via the Internet, as well as to identify and rescue victims.
For more information about Project Safe Childhood, please visit www.projectsafechildhood.gov <http://www.projectsafechildhood.gov>.
A car vs. motorcycle accident is reported in the roundabout at Oak and South Main streets in the city. Unknown injuries. City fire and Mercy medics are responding. The Oak Street extension at West Main is closed to traffic.
UPDATE 3:05 p.m.: A 43-year-old male is being transported to UMMC. The motorcyclist is said to have been bumped by a car.
UPDATE 3:20 p.m. (by Howard): Rider was transported for evaluation. Relatively little damage to bike or car.
The Holland Land Office Museum is offering a senior bus trip to Our Lady of Victory National Shrine and Basilica, and the Buffalo Botanical Gardens, with lunch at Ilio DiPaolo’s Family Restaurant (Wrestling Hall of Fame Honoree) for an all-inclusive price of $30 per person.
Bus leaves Holland Land Office Museum at 9 a.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 18 and returns at approximately 4 p.m.
Limited to 40 people -- seniors and their guests of ANY age. Please make your reservation by calling the Museum at 343-4727. Payment must be in by Sept. 1.
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