A pregnant female has possibly suffered a minor injury in a motor-vehicle accident in the area of 1046 Bloomingdale Road in Alabama. Mercy medics are responding.
UPDATE 8:44 p.m.: The responders were advised to proceed in non-emergency mode for a possible sign-off.
A dog whimpering outside is of concern to a Le Roy resident who called the Emergency Dispatch Center to ask that police officers respond to check on its welfare. The location is somewhere by the north end of Wolcott Street, but no exact address was provided. The caller was out walking her dog and heard the animal's distress. Police are trying to locate the dog now.
UPDATE 8:56 p.m.: Heard nothing more on this call. FYI ...The National Weather Service in Buffalo says the temperature here is 9 degrees, with a possible low of 4 and a windchill factor of 0. (Mammals ought best be sheltered.)
Press release:
The Genesee Community College Board of Trustees approved two new academic concentrations in the Fashion Business program on Monday night – E-Commerce and Event Planning.
The new concentrations will permit students to focus their study in the rapidly growing fields of online retailing and retail/business event management. The plan for the new concentrations will now be forwarded to the State University of New York and the New York State Education Department for approval.
An academic concentration is a cluster of courses focusing on a specialized topic. Students pursuing either of the new concentrations will still receive a degree in Fashion Business, but they will participate in extensive coursework in their areas of special interest.
The E-Commerce field is experiencing explosive growth, according to Interim Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs Michael S. Stoll. In the early years of the Internet, only a few retailers sold goods and services online. A lot has changed.
"Virtually all major retailers have an online presence and most small- and mid-sized businesses are discovering they need to sell online in order to build their customer base," Stoll told trustees.
Board Chair Maureen T. Marshall recounted a conversation she had with a senior officer of one of the nation's leading retailers who told her that the company was struggling to improve its online presence and needed qualified employees in the e-commerce area. Students pursing the E-Commerce concentration will be prepared to help manage retail Web sites and online processing centers, and plan and implement online retail campaigns.
The Event Planning concentration focuses on the growing number and variety of business-oriented special events, especially retailing events. Retailers based in traditional stores are discovering they often need to stage special promotions and events to attract customers or introduce new product lines, Stoll said.
These include freestanding events in highly trafficked stores, malls and other public locations. Students completing the concentration will be prepared to implement complex event project plans that can include promotion, logistics, food and beverages, security, and a wide variety of other elements that comprise a successful event. Students will also be prepared to plan and implement activities at trade shows and conventions.
The two new concentrations will not require new faculty or staff, Stoll said. Courses involved in the concentrations, such as Customer Relationship Management, Principles of Event Management, Meeting and Convention Planning, Introduction to Project Management, Computer Graphics, Introduction to Web Development, and Web Publishing are already offered as part of other academic programs at Genesee.
Student Trustee Samantha Macey Vogt said that the new Event Management concentration will enrich the experience of many Fashion Business students involved with the college's April Fashion Show. The show is produced entirely by students, who must plan and arrange for thousands of details, Vogt said. The Genesee Community College Fashion Show has earned a reputation for excellence, and is now one of the largest fashion shows in Western New York, attracting about 1,600 guests annually. This year's show is scheduled for April 27 at the Batavia campus.
The Fashion Business program prepares students for a wide variety of careers in the fashion and retailing fields. Graduates work in the design industry, marketing industry, manage wholesaling and distribution operations, and manage retail stores. The popular program attracts students locally and internationally, President James M. Sunser noted.
In other business, trustees approved continuing (four-year) appointments for 35 faculty and staff members, including 11 first-time continuing appointments.
Receiving their first continuing appointments were learning specialist Susan M. Chiddy, instructor/librarian Michelle A. Eichelberger, and the following instructors: Deborah A. Carrasquillo, Nursing; Amy V. Conley, Accounting; Gary W. Glaser, Biology; Jodi S. Harvey, Teacher Education; Roxanne M. Holthaus, Nursing; Eileen M. Mathis, Psychology and Human Services; Derek D. Maxfield, History; Tonya L. Passamonte, Nursing; and Teresa L. Sukiennicki, Biology.
These faculty and staff members were reappointed:
Trustees also:
• Heard Vice President for Student and Enrollment Services Virginia M. Taylor report that the opening of classes Monday went smoothly. She said that some students waited until the last minute to register for classes. "The Records and Advisement offices were swamped today," she said. Taylor noted that the college's 12-week course session will begin Feb. 11, and prospective students who have not registered for the Spring 2013 semester but who still wish to pursue study this semester can register for 12-week session classes now.
• Heard Director of Development and External Affairs Richard G. Ensman Jr. report on the current activities of the Genesee Community College Foundation. He said that current priorities include alumni and community outreach, regional giving, additional student housing services, and growth of Trek the Trail, a springtime fundraising event for friends and alumni. Ensman also said that the foundation hopes to provide support for the college's Facilities Master Plan. "There's a lot of interest and excitement about what this Facilities Master Plan can mean to the college and the community," he said.
• Heard President Sunser report that Jamie L. Chappius has joined the college's staff as technical assistant at the Medina Campus Center. She is a resident of Albion, and most recently served as a graduate assistant at the School of Nursing at the University at Buffalo. She holds B.A. and Ed.M. degrees from the University at Buffalo.
A car struck a tree at Route 19 and Peachy Road and a person suffered a head injury. Bergen fire and Mercy medics are responding. The vehicle is well off the road.
UPDATE 9:28 a.m.: The location is north of Black Creek.
UPDATE 9:33 a.m.: The patient is alert and conscious.
A car vs. deer accident is reported at 9295 Alexander Road, near the intersection with Pike Road. The driver and her young children are apparently not injured but do require evaluation. Town of Batavia Fire Department is responding along with Mercy Medic #1.
UPDATE 6:38 p.m.: Responders report the deer has been dispatched. It is blocking one of the responder's trucks. There are a couple of sign-offs. Town of Batavia is told to return to service.
United Memorial Medical Center will offer important health screenings for FREE to uninsured Genesee County residents between the ages of 40 and 64 on Saturday, Feb. 2.
They will be offered from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Jerome Center, located at 16 Bank St. in Batavia, and include blood sugar testing, total cholesterol and take home colorectal cancer screening kits. Healthcare providers will also provide free mammograms, pap smears and clinical breast exams for women.
Please call United Memorial’s Healthy Living Department to schedule an appointment at 344-5331. Light refreshments, health information and free giveaways will also be available at the event.
This event is planned by the Cancer Services Partnership of Genesee and Orleans counties, through a state grant administered by United Memorial.
Major General Patrick A. Murphy, the Adjutant General, announced the recent reenlistment of members of the New York Army National Guard in recognition of their continuing commitment to serve community, state and nation as part of the Army National Guard.
Specialist Tyler Seger, from Batavia, has reenlisted to continue service with the Company A, 2-108th Infantry.
"Over the past 3 years the New York Army National Guard has come from far below authorized strength to 100 percent strength," Murphy said in remarks to the force. "Our priority is to provide ready forces for both state and federal missions and readiness starts with maintaining our strength."
"We have more than 16,000 men and women in the Army and Air National Guard with each individual member having an important role."
For more information about the New York Army National Guard, visit www.dmna.ny.gov or www.1800goguard.com.
Press release:
Robert L. Boyce, of Le Roy, has been elected president of the Genesee Community College Foundation, continuing his longstanding commitment and dedication to the institution.
Boyce has served as a member of the GCC Foundation Board of Directors since 2005, most recently as first vice president. He has also volunteered his time and energy in a number of different capacities including serving on the Finance Committee and the Fund Development Committee as chairman, the Risk Management Committee, several Annual Campaign committees, as well as the search committees for GCC's annual fund director.
Boyce, now an independent licensed insurance broker for Tompkins Insurance Agencies, was the president and CEO of Ernest Townsend and Son, Inc., from 1972 through 2000, when he sold his interest in the firm to the Tompkins Holding Company.
His other civic leadership commitments include nine years on the United Memorial Medical Center Group Board including a term as president; 10 years serving as president with the Le Roy Emergency Ambulance Service; and 27 years as a member and past president of the Le Roy International Rotary Club where he is also a Paul Harris Fellow.
Boyce served in the Army and graduated with a Business degree from the University of Buffalo.
In his spare time, Boyce enjoys time with his wife, Elizabeth (Beth), their three adult children and six grandchildren. He is also a 40-year veteran season ticket holder for both the Buffalo Bills and Buffalo Sabres.
There will be a public information meeting for the proposed water district in Bethany at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 31 at the Bethany Town Hall. Residents of the following roads in the proposed water district are strongly encouraged to attend:
Last year, the Pembroke High School Girls Varsity Basketball Team raised $4,000 to benefit America's first cancer center, the Roswell Park Cancer Institute in Downtown Buffalo, which was established in 1898. The money went toward breast cancer research.
On Thursday at 7 p.m., Pembroke will once again take to the court in a special Shooting for a Cure game. It will be played at Pembroke high against Holley.
As with the first Shooting for a Cure fundraiser, a lineup of WNY merchants and individuals are generously supporting the cause.
Press release:
Last year, the Pembroke High School Girls Varsity Basketball Team raised $4,000 to benefit America's first cancer center, the Roswell Park Cancer Institute in Downtown Buffalo, which was established in 1898. The money went toward breast cancer research.
On Thursday at 7 p.m., Pembroke will once again take to the court in a special Shooting for a Cure game. It will be played at Pembroke high against Holley.
“We hope to raise $5,000 this year and we plan on continuing Shooting for a Cure to raise more money in the future,” Coach Mike Wilson said. “So many people in our school and within the Pembroke community have been touched by breast cancer, it’s become overwhelming.
"That’s why it’s become important to our team to get involved and make a difference. We are definitely dedicated to helping Roswell find a cure.”
As with the first Shooting for a Cure fundraiser, a lineup of WNY merchants and individuals are generously supporting the cause. Donors include:
A half-time raffle will also take place with grand prizes generously donated by Bryan Wittman (four pack of Disney Theme Park passes), S&S Limousine (pink limousine rental) and Buttercrumbs Bakery ($100 gift certificate).
Admission to the game is $1 for adults and 50 cents for children and students under age 18.
The Pembroke High School Girls Varsity Basketball Team is nicknamed "The Dragons." Their motto is "Family-Hustle-Winning." The team has undertaken Shooting for a Cure as an annual event and they are committed to the hard work and dedication it will take to win the battle against breast cancer.
Assemblyman Steve Hawley (R,I,C–Batavia) is hosting his regular outreach office hours for Genesee County residents at Genesee Community College this coming Friday, May 22.
It will be from 1 to 5 p.m. in the Conable Technology Building Room T123 at the college, located at 1 College Road, Batavia. Staff members from Assemblyman Hawley’s office will be there.
To schedule a separate appointment with the assemblyman, please contact his office at hawleys@assembly.state.ny.us or by calling 813-9319.
Rachel Diehl, a Criminal Justice major from Pavilion, was one of 65 University of Pittsburgh at Bradford juniors and seniors named to the 2012-2013 edition of "Who's Who among Students in American Universities and Colleges."
Students were selected for this honor based upon a combination of the following criteria: leadership and participation in co-curricular activities; service to the college community; and academic achievement.
Stephen J. Havlovic, Ph.D., provost and vice president for academic affairs at Alfred State University, has announced the dean's list of students for the Fall 2012 semester.
The local students on the list are:
Joshua Stellrecht, of Basom, Network Administration
Nicole Ficarella, of Batavia, Human Services Management
Gregory Kryman, of Batavia, Network Administration
Raymond Putnam, of Batavia, Digital Media and Animation
Timothy Hungerford, of Bergen, Welding Technology
John Langdon, of Bergen, Construction Mgmt Eng Tech
Mike Kisiel, of Byron, Network Administration
Nicole Binns, of Corfu, Digital Media and Animation
Ryan Seward, of Corfu, Forensic Science Technology
Brianna Hofert, of Elba, Lib Arts / Sci-Social Science
Anthony Gallucci, of Le Roy, Bldg Trades-Building Construct
Joseph Gallucci, of Le Roy, Bldg Trades-Building Construct
Andrew Lowe, of Le Roy, Elec Cons & Maint Electrician
Edward Cigno, of Le Roy, Mechanical Engineering Tech
Thomas Parmenter, of Pavilion, Construction Mgmt Eng Tech
Carl Beaver, of Stafford, Mechanical Engineering Tech
Alfred State offers associate degrees in 50 programs in the fields of agriculture, health, business, vocational, and engineering technology, as well as liberal arts and sciences. There are also 19 baccalaureate degree offerings.
Students from both the Alfred campus and the School of Applied Technology campus in Wellsville are selected for the dean's list if they maintain a 3.50 grade-point average (GPA) out of a possible 4.0.
The following students were named to Alfred University's Fall 2012 dean's list:
Patrick Cigno, of Le Roy, a Ceramic Engineering major is a junior in the Inamori School of Engineering. A graduate of Le Roy Jr.-Sr. High School, Cigno is the son of Thomas and Korrine Cigno.
Christopher Vlack, of Elba, a Ceramic Engineering major is a freshman in the Inamori School of Engineering. A graduate of Elba Central School, Vlack is the son of Edward and Amy Vlack.
Students must earn at least a 3.5 grade-point average to qualify for dean's list. Alfred University is ranked by U.S. News & World Report as one of the top regional universities in the Northeast. The master of fine arts (MFA) ceramics program at Alfred Univerity ranks as one of the top in the nation.
Alfred University offers bachelor's, master's and doctoral degrees through its Colleges of Liberal Arts and Sciences, and Professional Studies, as well as through its Schools of Engineering and Art and Design, and Business.
The State University of New York at Geneseo has announced its dean's list for the fall semester 2012. To be on the list, a student must have achieved a 3.5 grade-point average while taking at least 12 credit hours.
Students on the list from this area are:
SUNY Geneseo is a public liberal arts college recognized nationally for excellence in undergraduate education and for its professional and master's level programs.
A structure fire is reported next to 218 Skye Road on the Tonawanda Indian Reservation. The location is between Council House Road and the dead end. Alabama Fire Department and Mercy medics are responding and mutual aid is requested from Akron.
UPDATE 3:51 a.m.: House-trailer fire in the woods. Fully involved with propane tanks nearby. All occupants are accounted for.
UPDATE 3:53 a.m.: Indian Falls Fire Department is responding.
UPDATE 3:55 a.m.: Command says all units can back it down. "This thing's just about on the ground."
UPDATE 4:02 a.m.: Akron is asked to get water from a source at Jan's Smoke Shop and to have its tanker proceed into the scene. The family which lived in the trailer has been living at a different residence and no members were in the trailer at the time the fire started.
UPDATE 4:12 a.m.: Pembroke Fire Department is on location.
UPDATE 5:27 a.m.: The fire has been out for awhile and all responders are back in service.
A blood drive at United Memorial Medical Center is scheduled from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 28. It will be held at the hospital’s main campus on North Street in Batavia. The American Red Cross mobile unit will be parked near the front entrance of United Memorial. Each presenting donor will receive a coupon for a free pound of Dunkin’ Donuts coffee.
United Memorial, through a contractual agreement with the Red Cross, sponsors a number of blood drives throughout the year. Donors help the hospital reach donor goals, which offset and help reduce the cost of blood products received through the American Red Cross.
Appointments for Monday's blood drive may be made by calling 344-5474. Walk-ins are welcome.
The city fire department is responding to Lewis Place to hose off "a large amount of blood in the street" at the request of emergency responders. Regrettably, we don't know how the blood got in the street in the first place.
UPDATE 11:55 a.m. (by Howard): Called dispatch. There was a fight on Lewis Place last night. Somebody got a bloody nose.
Press release:
The Health and Physical Education department at Genesee Community College is pleased to announce that Byron-Bergen Elementary School has been crowned the winner of the 2012 "Play to Get Fit Challenge."
The Genesee Play to Get Fit Program was created for third-, fourth- and fifth-graders in the GLOW (Genesee, Livingston, Orleans and Wyoming counties) region to show how many minutes they spend active outside of school. Children kept track of the time they spent in physically active play when they were not in school through a specially designed "Play to Get Fit" calendar log. Walking, biking, running, skating, swimming, playing a sport, playing tag, playing on a swing set and other active, creative games were all eligible for active "credit."
However, video fitness games such as Wii Fit and Wii Sports were not eligible.
Byron-Bergen Elementary won with an average total of 2,778.95 minutes spent active outside of school. Principal Brian Meister was presented with a plaque by Becky Dziekan, GCC's director of Health and Physical Education and the students at Byron-Bergen were rewarded with a pizza party.
Genesee Community College prioritizes sports and recreation programs as an area of study. Transfer Degree Programs (A.S.) include Physical Education Studies and Sport Management Studies. Career Degree Programs (A.A.S.) include Fitness and Recreation Management, which offers a new Golf Management Concentration to help turn your passion for golf into a career.
"We firmly believe that good healthy living starts in primary school and at the earliest ages and we hope to encourage people having active, fulfilling lives," Professor Dziekan said. "This was our first Play to Get Fit initiative, but we strongly hope it will not be our last. We congratulate Byron-Bergen for this accomplishment and to all the participating students in the GLOW area for their effort and recognition of the value of being physically active."
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