PULTNEYVILLE: April 2, 2017, 78 years old.
Friends may call Thursday, 4-8 at the Farrell-Ryan Funeral Homes, 777 Long Pond Rd. (between and English Latta). Funeral Mass 11:00 AM Friday at St. John the Evangelist Church (W. Ridge Rd.). Interment at the convenience of the family.
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NEWARK: Age 94, passed away peacefully on Monday (April 24, 2017) at the Newark-Wayne Community Hospital. Hildegarde was born on July 31, 1920 in Buffalo. She has resided at the DeMay Living Center in Newark since January 2006 where she was cared for by many loving friends. She was also loved and cared for by many in the community, especially her extended family, Ruthie Starack, Regina Krolak and Jeanne Strobridge.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 AM on Friday (April 28th) at St. Michael Church, South Main Street, Newark. Burial will be in Newark Cemetery.
Gifts may be made in Hildegarde’s memory to St. Michael’s Church, 401 South Main Street, Newark, New York 14513. murphyandsonsfuneralhome.com
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ONTARIO: Passed away on April 22, 2017 at age 61.
Family and friends may gather for a time of visitation on Thursday (April 27) from 2-4 PM & 6:30 PM-8:30 PM. A memorial service will be held on Friday (April 28) at 10 AM in Calvary Chapel of Webster, 770 Basket Rd., Webster, NY 14580. Interment in Furnaceville Cemetery.
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HURON/CENTRAL SQUARE, NEW YORK: Age 84, passed away on April 24th, 2017 unexpectedly at home. She is predeceased by her husband Robert Bruce. She resided in Huron with her niece and nephew Arlene and Randy Middleton for 11 years. Edith enjoyed spending time with her great nephews Joshua Luckey (Nikki Wimler), Christopher Luckey (Amanda Paylor) and Brandon Luckey (Mel Luckey). She had two great great nieces Annabelle and Alexis Luckey. You could always find Edith in the yard working on her flower beds and watching the birds.
A graveside servce will be held on Friday, April 28th, 2017 at 11am at Huron Evergreen Cemetery. Condolences may be expressed at hsnorton.com.
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ALTON-FAIRPORT: April 22, 2017. A Celebration of his Life will be on Saturday, April 29, 2017 at the Southeast Bible Baptist Church, 1850 Nine Mile Point Rd., Penfield at 2PM.
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NEWARK: Age 59, died Friday (April 21, 2017) at the DeMay Living Center. Corinne was born August 16, 1957 in Lyons, the daughter of the late Joseph DeSanto and Cecelia (Justino, DeSanto) Cassavino She graduated from Newark High School in 1975 and from the Community College of the Finger Lakes in 1977 with Honors. Corinne was a communicate of St. Michael Church and volunteered at the School for many years. She was the head cashier at Sibley’s in Newark until their closing. Her proudest accomplishments was raising and home schooling her son. She is survived by her husband of nearly 40 years, Gerald; her son Craig; her sister Cindy (John) Shipley all of Newark; a brother Joseph (Margaret) DeSanto of Harker Heights, TX ; many nieces, nephews and cousins. Funeral Services will be announced for a date in August. Burial will be in Newark Cemetery. Memorials, in her name, may be made to a charity of ones choice. murphyandsonsfuneralhome.com
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NEWARK: Age 94, passed away peacefully on Monday (April 24, 2017) at the Newark-Wayne Community Hospital. Hildegarde was born on July 31, 1920 in Buffalo. She has resided at the DeMay Living Center in Newark since January 2006 where she was cared for by many loving friends. She was also loved and cared for by many in the community, especially her extended family, Ruthie Starack, Regina Krolak and Jeanne Strobridge.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 AM on Friday (April 28th) at St. Michael Church, South Main Street, Newark. Burial will be in Newark Cemetery.
Gifts may be made in Hildegarde’s memory to St. Michael’s Church, 401 South Main Street, Newark, New York 14513. murphyandsonsfuneralhome.com
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NEWARK: Gloria Rose Coretti, 91, died on Tuesday (April 25, 2017) at the Newark-Manor Nursing Home, Newark, New York. Gloria was born on July 6, 1925 in Utica, the daughter of John And Angela Dardano DeFelice. She graduated from Proctor High School and continued her education at night school in secretarial studies. She had been a communicant of St. Michael Church, a member of the Newark Elks Lodge Auxiliary. Gloria retired from the Newark-Wayne Community Hospital in 1988 where she was an executive secretary. She enjoyed golfing and bowling. She is survived by her daughter Maureen Ashbarry of Liverpool; her son Michael of Lyons; a granddaughter Rachel Ashbarry (Jon Jackstradt) of Liverpool. Gloria was predeceased by her husband Modistino “Moody” in 1990. Funeral services will be private and at the convenience of the family. Burial will be in Newark Cemetery. murphyandsonsfuneralhome.com
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NEWARK: Matthew James Potter, 25, died Sunday (April 23, 2017) at Strong Memorial Hospital. Matt was born in Rochester on September 23, 1991 the son of Garland and Michele Tyler Potter. He had worked on commercial fishing boats in North Carolina. He is survived by his fiancee Patricia Rivers of Bath, three daughters Selena Reynolds of Lyons, Madison and Paisley Potter of Bath; his mother Michele Potter of Newark, and father Garland Potter of Bath; his maternal grandmother Deborah Tyler of Newark; maternal grandfather Stanley Lewis of Clyde; paternal grandmother Louella Potter of VA; ga brother Lee Potter of Bath; a sister Elizabeth Potter of Bath; many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. Matt was predeceased by a paternal grandfather Harry Potter; great grandmother Sarah Everett Tyler Pitzeruse.
Friends may call on Friday (April 28th) from 5-7 P.M. at the Paul L. Murphy & Sons Funeral Home, 127 East Miller Street, Newark, New York where funeral services will follow at 7 P.M. Burial will be Saturday at 10 A.M. in South Lyons Cemetery, Lyons.
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PORT GIBSON: June M. Wildey, 96, died Monday (April 24, 2017) at the DeMay Living Center. Mrs. Wildey was born on July 19, 1920 in Rochester, the daughter of the late Wesley W. Kuebel and Mildred Fullenwerder. She was a graduate of John Marshall High School in Rochester. June was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in Palmyra and had served two missions. She was the supervisor of the account payable department at the University of Rochester retiring in 1976. June volunteered at Historic Palmyra and the Wayne County Habitat of Humanity and was a member of the National Campers and Hikers Association. June was a avid knitter, loved to oil paint and work with stain glass art. She is survived by her daughter Gail (George) Harmston and son Gary (Beth) Wildey both of Palmyra; seven grandchildren and seventeen great grandchildren. June was predeceased by her husband John in 2005 and brother Wesley Kuebel.
All services will be private and at the convenience of the family. murphyandsonsfuneralhome.com
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NEWARK: Age 84, passed away on April 25, 2017 surrounded by her loving family. She is predeceased by her husband, Judge Sullivan in 2004. She is predeceased by her parents and several siblings also. She is survived by her children, Linda (Albert) Lugo, Charles (Daisy) Sullivan, Joseph (Mary) Sullivan, Diane Sullivan, Lucy Sullivan and adopted daughter, Debbie Lyke. Also she is survived by grandchildren, Paul (Connie) Lugo, Summer (Eric) Dombrowski, Shane Sullivan, Jodene Sullivan, C.J. Sullivan, Joey Lugo and great grandchildren, Paulie Lugo, Lillie Dombrowski, Joshua Santa and Jose Santa. She is also survived by her brother, Joseph Clayton, sisters Corrine Daniels and Sallie Jenkins all of Florida. Memorial service will be held at Newark Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses, Saturday, May 6, 2017 @ 3 pm. Contributions may be made to the Newark Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses or Finger Lakes Visiting Nurse Service – palliative care program.
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SODUS: Passed away on Thursday, April 27, 2017 at Rochester General Hospital at the age of 75. Evalyn was predeceased by her daughter Colleen Shaw, her parents Russell and Irene Wyman and sister Shelley Spitz. She is survived by her husband Donald Shaw, her daughters Lisa Shaw and Tracy (Matt) Sergeant. Evalyn is also survived by her brothers John (Gwen) Wyman of Washington State and Mark (Debbie) Wyman of Missouri and special cousin Ruthie (Wayne) DePotie. Funeral services to be announced.
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WALWORTH: Passed away Dec 27, 2016 (Born 1914) joined her loving husband Lester (deceased 1998) and youngest son David (deceased 2004). Survived by sons Robert J Stanton (Mary) and Paige L Stanton (Karen). A celebration of Helen’s life will be held Sunday May 7, 2017 @ 2 pm at The United Church of Marion, N.Y. Condolences may be expressed at Stevensfhmarion.com
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ONTARIO: Suddenly on April 26, 2017. Donna is survived by husband, Neal A. Godkin, father, Gerard Bodensteiner; son Stephen Godkin, daughter Nicole (Tom) Ragni, grandchildren, Jayden and Amira Ragni; sisters, Joelle (Michael) Palermo and Linda (Dan) Montagne; nieces, Elizabeth and Victoria Palermo, Jessica and Lauren Montagne and “special daughter” Suppna Prasad, She is predeceased by her mother Mary Bodensteiner and brother, Timothy Bodensteiner. Special thanks to the staff at RGH MIC Unit for the wonderful care.
Services will be held at the convenience of the family. Contributions may be made to Lollypop Farm, 99 Victor Rd., Fairport NY 14450. To share a memory of Donna or send a condolence to the family, visit: anthonychapels.com.
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ONTARIO: Age 59 of Ontario NY, passed away Wednesday April 26,2017. He was born on July 30,1957. He lived with his girlfriend Page Luck in Ontario NY. He was the son of Dorathy Spall and the Late Richard Landers. His sisters Linda Dundon,Teresa McGnotta,Lori(Mark)Erion and brother James Landers.He is survived by a daughter Amber Pantoja. He was born in Henrietta NY where he lived before moving to Ontario where he lived most his life. He attended Wayne Central Schools. He worked in construction all of his life and was great at what he did. He had worked for many companys around the area, wesley and monroe roadways, and many more. He loved to ride his harley davidson motorcycle in his younger years. He also had a boat and traveled many times to the thousands islands. He was a good gardener and loved working outside. He was loved by many and will be missed by all. Services for mark will be private
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LYONS: Age 76 of Shuler Street, died Friday, April 28, 2017 at his home. Bud was born May 2, 1940, in Clifton Springs, NY, son of Gerald & Clara Beam Horton. He was a self-employed handyman, member of Sons of American Legion of Lyons, one of the founders of the Finger Lakes Antique Tractor Club, Lyons Rod & Gun Club, avid John Deere Toy Collector, has a John Deere 1951 A. Survived by 2 daughters, Patricia (Basile) Kartsaklis, North Myrtle Beach, SC; Joan (Dale) Mollet of San Tan Valley, AZ, 8 grandchildren, several great grandchildren, sister-in-law Betty Vardabash of Lyons. Special friend and caregiver, Debbie Rodas and family and friend Rafael Rodriguez and Carl Palone, nieces, nephews. Predeceased by his wife, Verna in 2012, daughter Joella in 2016, granddaughter Alyssa in 1992.
Friends may call Monday, May 1, 2017 at Boeheim-Pusateri Funeral Home, 77 William Street, Lyons, 4-7pm, where services will be held Tuesday, May 2, 2017 at 10:30 a.m. at the Funeral Home. Burial Elmwood Cemetery. Memorials to the family.
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An old high school friend of mine, now living in Snoqualmie, Washington, is an all-out liberal. We spar online occasionally. Of course, she hates President Trump and about the only thing we agree upon is the care of animals.
She recently sent me a message defining a liberal:
1. lib’er-al–Possessing or manifesting a free and generous heart; bountiful. 2. Appropriate and/or fitting for a broad and enlightened mind. 3. Free from narrowness, bigotry or bondage to authority or creed…Any person who advocates liberty of thought, speech or action. (Webster’s Dictionary)
That all sounds nice, but by the very definition it contradicts itself. It limits liberty of thought, speech, or action, etc to only someone who is a liberal. By Webster’s definition, a conservative cannot possess any of these characteristics.
I, for one, am a conservative. I believe liberals have the right to free speech as much as those with opposing views.
Last week, demonstrators at UC Berkeley gathered near the campus amid a strong police presence and rallied to show support for free speech and condemn the views of Ann Coulter and her supporters ????
Ann, who has a weekly column in this paper (see page F5) is most definitely a conservative. She was forced to cancel a talk at Berkeley when the University Administration believed her presence would incite violence, not by the conservative/Republican students, but by the liberal manifesting a free and generous heart; bountiful advocates of liberty of thought, speech, or action groups.
In an AP story on the confrontation, it was written that there were those supporters and students on the UC Berkeley campus, many of whom expressed distaste for Coulter’s political views, voicing frustration that she didn’t get to speak and that the university’s reputation as a bastion of tolerance was suffering. Coulter planned to give a speech on illegal immigration.
Following the presidential election, when (see below) Hillary Clinton got her ass kicked, the same ‘liberal’ establishment jumped on the defeat and have continued their tirade against President Trump. This, of course, includes a number of the very liberal media on a daily basis.
So, am I to believe that ‘liberal’ means my way or the highway?
I do not agree with many of the moves and plans of President Trump – but that being said, I also neither agreed with, nor opposed many of the Obama administration plans and goals.
Free thinkers cannot be defined in dictionary terms. Minds change and evolve. Free speech and press is indeed a precious part of our democracy. Without it we decline into pure socialism, and worse. This decline does not happen overnight, but rather in steps, all too often on the very steps of academia.
Shame on UC Berkeley Administration and the students who believe in their definition of liberal.
Liberals, conservatives, you either have to love them, or hate them, but let them speak.
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Hope you have enjoyed the 2017 NFL Draft, or annual Festival of Hope.
Forget the Bills draft mistakes and misses the last two decades for a moment. 2017 is the silver anniversary of one of the league’s worst drafts of all-time.
Picture it: New York City. 1992. The pre-Bill Polian Indianapolis Colts were what the Buffalo Bills have been since Polian left. And in an unprecedented blend of dumb luck and dumber coaching and architecture, the Colts had not only the first pick in the draft, but the SECOND as well.
The Colts had their quarterback of the the future–the brash, but self-entitled Jeff George, who became more John Daly than Johnny Unitas. With George having two years under his belt (in the days when quarterbacks were allowed to season before Ben Roethlisberger, Matt Ryan and Joe Flacco raised the expectations of rookie passers) the Colts were looking to bolster their defense.
Steve Emtman was an Outland and Lombardi Trophy winner coming off a (disputed) national championship season as the star defensive end at the University of Washington. The 6’4”, 290 pounder accepted the only scholarship he was offered by legendary Huskies coach, Don James, in 1988. He thanked his coach by becoming college football’s defensive version of Tom Brady, earning him College Football Hall-of-Fame honors in 2006.
His NFL legacy isn’t a bust in Canton, however, but just the dreaded “bust” label that overshadows his college achievements. Injuries forced him out of football at only 27.
Of course, there was that cameo alongside Bruce Smith, Emmitt Smith and John Madden in the “Mighty Ducks” rip-off, “Little Giants.”
As mentioned, the Colts did have the No. 2 selection as well–Quentin Coryatt, a linebacker from Texas A&M. He lasted longer in Indy than Emtman and had a few solid seasons, but his Colts career is remembered regretably, as he literally let a Super Bowl appearance slip through his hands.
Coryatt dropped a would-be Neil O’Donnell 50-yard interception return for a touchdown that likely would have sent Jim Harbaugh, Ted Marchibroda and the Colts to the Super Bowl instead of the Steelers (who themselves botched the AFC title game the previous year at home to the Chargers).
After collecting a big contract the following year, a pectoral injury prematurely ended his 1996 season. Coryatt never was never able to fulfill the hope of his draft status.
There are a few other famous names from the 1992 draft that never lived-up to the hype.
Heisman Trophy winner, Desmond Howard, was selected fourth overall by Washington, adding another log to the Heisman Hellfire of eternal waste.(Another Heisman House resident, Ty Detmer was taken that year by the Packers in the NINTH round.) Of course, Howard was selected right after DT Sean Gilbert, who had a solid eleven-year career with four teams, and enjoyed rookie honors and a Pro Bowl appearance.
The “best” player from 1992? Former Bills safety and current NFL “disciplinarian” Troy Vincent, whose career spanned 15 seasons in Miami, Philly, Buffalo and Washington. He was taken seventh from Wisconsin.
Some other notables who found success from the ‘92 draft include tackle Leon Searcy (11th overall, Steelers) former DE Alonzo Spellman (21st, Bears) DE Robert Porcher (26th, Lions, where he spent all 13 of his seasons), WR Jimmy Smith (36th, Cowboys, but enjoyed most of his success with the Jags, finishing his career seventh on the NFL’s reception list) DB Darren Woodson (one pick later by Jimmy Johnson at 37th overall; even Jimmy wiffed in the first round on LB Robert Jones), and LB Levon Kirkland (following Smith and Woodson at 38 with Pittsburgh).
As for the Bills? Notables include Tackle John Fina (27th), DB Matt Darby (if only because of confusion with Ray Bentley’s Darby the Dinosaur children’s book character–139th), seventh round find, Kurt Schulz, (the DB who broke Herschel Walker’s ribs at the Buffalo one-yard line in the 1996 “revenge game” against the Dallas Cowboys), and preseason favorite, WR Chris Walsh, who ended-up starting for the Vikings and helped end the Bills Super Bowl streak in a 1994 Minnesota win at Buffalo (251st, ninth round).
Other former Bills who turned-in lengthy careers are LB Eddie Robinson (remembered best in Buffalo for getting faked by Jets QB Chad Pennington on a touchdown–Oilers, 50th) and fan favorite, and fullback Sam Gash, who spent two tours in Buffalo, earned a Pro Bowl appearance in 1999 as the game’s first back to have never registered a carry in a season, and won a Super Bowl ring with the Ravens in 2000 (selected 205th overall–an 8th round selection).
Other notables from 1992 include DE Marco Coleman (12th, Dolphins), who spent 14 years with six different teams including four disappointing seasons in Miami as their “answer to Bruce Smith.”
Tight End Johnny Mitchell became the first Nebraska Cornhusker to leave school early, taken by the Jets (15th), and came back to the Jets in 1999 after asking Bill Parcells for an opportunity to resurrect his career.
He lasted one day of training camp before leaving in the middle of the night.
The QBs? The Vikings took a flier on some guy named Brad Johnson (227th), who backed-up Casey Weldon at Florida State (Eagles, 102nd). Johnson enjoyed a solid stops in Minnesota and Washington before winning Super Bowl 37 with Tampa Bay, and is arguably that draft’s second-best player.The Giants tripped over Kent Graham in the 8th round, and selected his competition, Dave Brown, in the supplemental draft. The Bills took Matt Rodgers in the 12th (yes, there was a TWELFTH round), the son of former Boston Celtics head coach and NBA player, Jimmy Rodgers.
The top quarterback selected was Andre Ware’s successor at Houston–another run-and-shoot flop, David Klingler (6th), by the Bengals, during their drought between Sam Wyche and Marvin Lewis when almost every Cincy selection was a bust.
Sound familiar? The Bengals, believe it or not, actually drafted worse than the Bills have the last two decades.
Speaking of successors, no quarterback had the bizarre career of Tommy Maddox, who followed-up Troy Aikman at UCLA and was selected by Dan Reeves’ Denver Broncos to eventually succeed John Elway.
There’s a famous draft scene where ESPN’s Joe Theisman wishes Maddox “good luck in the (then) World League” of American Football as the brash draftee laughed the analyst’s suggestion off as a joke.
The joke ended-up on Maddox, whose biggest distinction is being the XFL’s lone MVP after leading the LA Xtreme to the league’s only title after bouncing around the NFL, the Arena League, and a stint selling insurance. However, Maddox would briefly catch-on with the Pittsburgh Steelers to win 2002 Comeback Player of the Year honors before an injury in 2004 paved the way for a rookie named Roethlisberger to take his job in 2004.
Big Ben would pay Maddox back by earning his back-up his only Super Bowl ring a year later.
So if you have your hopes up after this year’s draft, even after the Bills have turned in some annual doozies, remember 1992.
The ONLY year in NFL history with Hall-eligible players that didn’t produce one sure-fire Hall of Famer.
Not one.
Don’t worry, ‘92. 2006 might be the next.
Just goes to show on this annual weekend of hope not to get too excited. Anybody can have a bad draft.
Or in some cases, EVERYBODY can.
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Dear Doctor:
How do I prepare my feet for the upcoming summer months as spring is approaching and I am looking to be active?
Dear Reader:
The upcoming months will yield better weather and a more active lifestyle. With that being said, we have to be careful of pain related to the increase activity with our foot and ankle. As we progress out of winter and into spring, we can be more prone to stress fractures in our feet. Low vitamin D levels and lack of activity can mean that your bones may be in a weakened state when starting back to your favorite activity.
If we progress back to activity too quickly or too aggressively, we can develop a stress fracture which will start with swelling and pain without noting any trauma. The pain may progressively get worse the more that the foot in walked on. Pain will be remedied with rest and present upon activity. Should any pain occur, it is always a good idea to be seen by your physician/foot and ankle specialist to stop the problem and treat it before it progresses.
Ways we can solve this problem are by progressing back to activity slowly and with shoes or sneakers that do not have excessive wear. Stretches before activity and after can also be of benefit. Should a stress fracture develop, vitamin D levels should be checked to ensure that these are not low.
Various forms of tendonitis can also develop as we progress back into more activity. The Achilles tendon, located at the back of the foot and ankle, can be a common site. Also, the peroneal tendons, located on the outside of the foot and ankle can be another typical site for activity induced injury. These symptoms will occur with activity and be relieved with rest, but may occur with immediate weight bearing after rest. Swelling may accompany the pain. Anti-inflammatories, ice and rest will help with the pain, but this problem can be remedied in a timely manner if treated. Prolonged inflammation can be a result of a more serious injury to the tendons and more damage can ensue should it not be treated properly and quickly. Ways to prevent various form of tendonitis will be slow progression back into activity with stretching, proper shoes/sneakers, and even inserts to place the foot into the correct position. Stretching should be approached the same way as exercising, with gradual increase in the amount and aggressiveness of the stretching.
Even though we are all enjoying the winter, we are looking forward to the nice weather and outdoor activities. I hope that this information proves helpful and useful into the progression of spring.
Sincerely,
Dr. Paul Stasko, DPM
Foot and Ankle
Paul Stasko, DPM, a foot and ankle surgeon, earned his medical degree from Des Moines University College of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery and completed his residency training at Geisinger Community Medical Center in Scranton, Pennsylvania. In addition, he completed a Foot and Ankle Fellowship at the Rubin Institute for Advanced Orthopedics, International Center for Limb Lengthening at Sinai Hospital in Baltimore. Dr. Stasko sees patients at Finger Lakes Bone and Joint in Newark and Geneva and performs surgeries at Newark-Wayne Community Hospital.
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The Red Creek High School ‘Rams’ team took first place in the 2017 Wayne County Envirothon. Led by teacher, Mr. Joseph Bonanno, the team members included: Joshua Fillingham, Matthew Ubbink, Skyler Eggelston, Gracie Wright, Katie Smith and Tyler Duvall.
For 2017, the Montezuma Audubon Center in Savannah N.Y. hosted the nine teams of students from six high schools across the Wayne County that included: Lyons H.S., Red Creek H.S., Palmyra-Macedon H.S., North Rose -Wolcott H.S. and Wayne Central High School.
Second place was awarded to the Lyons High School team and third place went to North Rose Wolcott.
At the Envirothon, three to five-member teams participate in a series of field station tests that focus on five topic areas of conservation– soils and land use, aquatic ecology, forestry, wildlife, and environmental issues. The 2017 current environmental issue focused on Agricultural Soil and Water Conservation Stewardship. A topic that easily translated across Wayne County because our farmers play a significant role in implementation of soil and water conservation and best management practices to control runoff and improve water quality.
Envirothon is designed to give students the opportunity to learn about environmental issues and natural resources by conducting tests in the field. Often times this experience becomes a lifestyle for students and goes beyond competitions—it encourages students to be actively engaged in the environment around them at all times. Many students move onto careers in the conservation and environmental fields.
The Red Creek Rams will move on to compete at the N.Y. State competition held at the Hobart & William Smith Colleges in Geneva, NY on May 24 & 25th.
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