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Benefit dinner/auction in honor of late reverend

By Billie Owens

At 4 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 23 there will be a spaghetti dinner and Chinese auction in remembrance of the late Rev. David J Scheider at Holy Name of Mary Church in East Pembroke.

Dinner costs $7 and all proceeds will benefit the newly made scholarship at Notre Dame High School. Spend an afternoon among family and friends and help make his memory live on and make this dinner a success!

 

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Cooperative Extension Celebrates Achievements & Volunteers

By Kimberly Amey

Cornell Cooperative Extension of Genesee County has announced the date of the Annual Meeting and Volunteer Recognition Event. This year the celebration will be held at the Kennedy Building located on the Genesee County Fairgrounds on Route 5 in Batavia on October 8th at 5:30 p.m. The event is open to the public and in lieu of payment, Extension is asking the public to bring a non-perishable food item to be donated to a local food pantry. 
 
Donna Morrill has been named the 2009 “Friend of Extension”. The “Friend of Extension” award is an honor bestowed upon an individual or organization that has made significant contributions to aid in the success of Cornell Cooperative Extension of Genesee County. Donna has been an avid supporter of Extension, has served on the extension board for the past five years and is a graduate of the Leadership Genesee Program.
 
Other highlights of the evening include a tribute to Extension’s many dedicated volunteers, elections to fill positions on the board of directors, recognition of retiring board members Andrea Aldinger, Eric Adams, Mike Stroll, and Shelley Stein, as well as celebration and recognition of 4-H youth. Light hors d’oeuvres and desserts will be available.  
 
For more information or to reserve a seat please call Barb at 585-343-3040 ext. 101 or stop by the Extension office by October 1st.

Turkey dinner and a look back at 75 years of service at V.A. Medical Center

By Billie Owens

Seventy-five years of activity at the V.A. Medical Center will be highlighted during the Holland Purchase Historical Society's monthly dinner at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 15. 

The public is invited for a full turkey dinner and dessert at the Elba Methodist Church. Tickets are $8 and are available by telephoning (585) 343-4727 or at info@hollandlandoffice.com. RSVP by Sept. 10.

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August chamber mixer is at the beauty school

By Billie Owens

The Continental School of Beauty will host the Aug. 20 Genesee County Chamber of Commerce get-together.

It will be from 5 to 7 p.m. at 215 East Main St. Cost is $5 for members and $10 for nonmembers. There'll be a 50/50 raffle to benefit Genesee Cancer Assistance, Inc. Plus doorprizes, hors d'oeuvres and refreshments.

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Festival of Fur this Saturday for pets and their people

By Billie Owens

A  fun, family event called the Festival of Fur takes place from noon to 4 p.m. Saturday Aug. 16 across from the Genesee County Animal Shelter -- rain or shine.

Genesee Feeds & Needs and Dave's Ice Cream are teaming up with Volunteers for Animals to offer lots of enjoyment to people and the pets who own them, so to speak. The address is 3860 West Main St. Road in the Town of Batavia.

Here's the lineup:

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Giant event for cat adoptions at Petco this Sunday

By Billie Owens

It's raining kittens right now and their human friends are swamped. So they're sending out an S.O.S. to any goodhearted soul who can give these little guys a home.

Currently, there are more than 80 cats and kittens either in the Genesee County Animal Shelter, at Batavia Petco or in foster homes awaiting adoption. Another 40 are on the shelter's waiting list.

From noon to 4 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 16, the Batavia Petco (located in the Target Plaza on Veteran's Memorial Highway in the Town of Batavia) will be hosting its second major adoption event.

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SADD car wash will feature Dancing Derek

By Billie Owens

Genesee Countywide Students Against Destructive Decisions (SADD) will be holding a fundraiser car wash from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 15.

It will take place at Center of Attention Auto Spa, located at 8318 Park Road, right next to Alex’s Place. People are asked bring donations of school supplies or money to help buy school supplies for local youth.

Also come out and see Dancing Derek from So You Think You Can Dance while getting your car washed!

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Food preservation class offered by Cornell extension

By Billie Owens

Do you have an abundance of tomatoes that you would like to enjoy throughout the coming winter months? Have you ever wanted to get started with preserving the wonderful bounty of summer fruits and vegetables from your garden?
 
Cornell Cooperative Extension of Genesee County will be offering a hands-on food preservation class from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Sept. 5 at the Extension Center, located at 420 E. Main Street in Batavia.

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Wednesday is ARC Night at Muckdogs' game

By Billie Owens

Wednesday Aug.5 is Genesee ARC Night at the Muckdogs' game at Dwyer Stadium.

It will also be the regional celebration of NYSARC’s (our State ARC’s) 60th Anniversary.
 
Prior to Wednesday's 7:05 p.m. game, ARC will hold a ceremonial walk with celebration information narrated over the PA system. The walk will be held along the gravel area from the first base line to the third base line.

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BBQ fundraiser set for Independent Living Center

By Billie Owens

The Genesee Region Independent Living Center, Inc. is having a Chicken
Barbeque Fundraiser on Aug. 22 to raise money for its programs.

It takes place from 11 a.m. until sold out at Clor’s Meat Market, located at 29 Brooklyn Ave. in Batavia.

Tickets are $8 and available for by calling The Independent Living Center at (585)-3434524 or visiting us at 61 Swan St. in Batavia. There will also be a 50/50 raffle -- a dollars buys three raffle tickets.


 

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Summer in the City is just around the corner

By Billie Owens

The 5th annual “Summer in the City Festival” takes place in downtown Batavia Aug. 21-22.

Friday's festival runs from 5 to 9 p.m. and on Saturday from noon 'til 9 p.m. There will be plenty of food and lots of arts and crafts.

Entertainment will be provided by:

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Attica's Class of '74 gets together this weekend

By Billie Owens

Attica High School's Class of '74 will hold its 35th Class Reunion Aug. 7 and 8.

Pre-reunion casual night will take place at the Attica American Legion Lawn Fete on Friday evening. 

The Class Reunion will be held at 6 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 8, at Batavia Downs Gaming & Racing. No prepaid fees are required. Menu will be available, along with live music
and fun. 

For more information and to RSVP, please contact Cathy(Schum) Uhly at 344-0165 or Gary Sphar at 592-1237; or visit our event posted on Classmates.com and Facebook. Hope to see everyone there!

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New SUNY chancellor to visit Genesee College

By Billie Owens

Nancy L. Zimpher, PhD, the State University of New York's 12th Chancellor, is visiting all 64 SUNY campuses in her first three months as the new SUNY Chancellor.

Her tour will stop at Genesee Community College Thursday, July 23. Chancellor Zimpher will meet with faculty, students and Genesee president Stuart Steiner, PhD, throughout the day.

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OLD TYME DAYS: The Residual Effects

By JIM NIGRO

                                   "....America,

                                      America,

                                   God shed

                                       His grace

                                     on thee,

                                and crown Thy good,

                                   with brotherhood

                                      from sea....

                                 to shining sea!

 

Batavia FD to award Harley Fatboy in raffle on Saturday.

By Howard B. Owens

This Harley Fatboy will be awarded to a lucky winner of the Town of Batavia Volunteer Fire Department during community event Saturday, with the first drawing at 8 p.m. to midnight.

There will be food from Clor's and music by 7th Heaven.

The event is at the Town of Batavia Fire Department Recreation Hall, 8380 Lewiston Road.

Cornelius Possom "Grilled" At Old Tyme Days

By JIM NIGRO

It was billed as the trial of the century in West Jackson Corners as Cornelius Possum was brought up on various charges, including sleeping in church.  Cornelius is a notorious ne’er –do– well and his disruptive antics are the stuff of legend in West Jackson Corners.

A record number of visitors poured into the tiny village to enjoy the day’s events, beginning the annual town meeting– where charges were brought against and Cornelius and his co-defendant, the “village bum” After famous trial lawyer “J. Boliver Shagnasty” arrived on the scene, a jury was selected and the stage was set. 

The “legal” proceedings were framed by a plethora of activities ranging from horse rides, guided tours, games, food and demonstrations of life from a bygone era. Here are a few photos of yesterday’s event.

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