NEWARK: Age 61, died Wednesday (June 21, 2017) at his home. Bob was born on September 29, 1955 in Canandaigua, the son of the late Ernest and Iva Jean Simmons Colf. He was a 1973 graduate of Newark High School. Bob lived his entire live in the Town of Arcadia and had been a self-employed auto mechanic. He is survived by three sisters, Christine (Charles, Jr.) DeTaeye of Newark, Jeanne (Kip) Tack of Spring Hill, Florida and Colinda Colf of Newark, many nieces and nephews and a life long good friend John Robson, Jr. of Newark. Bob was predeceased by his parents and his brother David Colf in 2015. Graveside funeral services will be held at noon on Saturday (June 24th) at the Newark Cemetery, North Main Street, Newark.
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ONTARIO: Suddenly on June 21st, 2017, from cardiac arrest at the age of 76. He is predeceased by his parents, Edward and Margaret Allen. Tom is survived by his wife of 54 years, Sandra; his children, Edward (Renee) Allen, Jean Allen-Hems, and David Allen (Kelly Hogan); his grandchildren, Andrew, Megan, Courtney, and Allen James (AJ) Hems, Jacob Allen, Zachary and Brianna Allen, Dean Bauer, and Nicholas Welch; he leaves great-grandchildren; his brother Herbert (Jackie) Allen, sisters-in-law Barbara Stevens, Beverly (John) Gramlich, and Cindi (David) Molino, and many dearly loved cousins, nieces, and nephews. Tom was an active Volunteer Firefighter for 52 years with life membership at both Lincoln Fire Department and Macedon Center Fire Department. He and his wife owned and operated Willow Pond Greenhouses in Ontario for 32 years and he had the reputation of the finest geraniums and hanging basket grower in the area. Growing flowers was his passion. Tom retired from Gleason Works in Rochester in 2000 after 40 years of service. Friends may call 2-4 and 7-9 on Monday, June 26, at Willard H. Scott Funeral Home, 12 South Avenue, Webster, where his funeral services will be held at 10 AM Tuesday, June 27. Interment will take place at Furnaceville Cemetery in Ontario. Memorials may be directed to Lincoln Volunteer Fire Department, 719 Plank Road, Ontario, NY, 14519.

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SODUS: Entered into rest on June 21, 2017 at the age of 59. He is survived by his wife, Barbara; children, Nicole Lucieer; Jessica (Jerome) Gay; Jim (Sarah) Frankel; Melissa (Joe) Petri; Joshua (Angela) Wilson; sister, Erin (Don) Preston; grandchildren, Kyle,James, Lucas, Maxwell, Lucieer; Damien and Zachry Gay; Miles and Eleanor Frankel; Mason and Max Petri; and Phillip Wilson; mother of his daughters, Jane Mullin; a niece & nephew, Elizabeth and Nolan Kearns; family and many friends including Manhattan Club; Crew of Moongator; and The Monkey Golf Tribe. A Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, July 1st from 2pm – 5pm at B.Forman Park, #2 Pavilion, 4507 Lake Rd., Williamson, N.Y. 14589 Donations may be made to The Lamberton Conservatory of Monroe County Parks, 180 Reservoir Ave., Rochester, N.Y. 14620. Condolences may be expressed at stevensfhmarion.com

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NEWARK: Age 41 entered eternal rest Tuesday, June 20, 2017 in the Newark-Wayne Community Hospital. Family will greet friends Sunday (June 25) from 3 to 6 p.m. A Funeral Service will be Monday (June 26) at 11 a.m.. at Park Presbyterian Church, Maple Court, Newark. Burial will follow in East Newark Cemetery.

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The Wayne County Office of the Sheriff reports the arrest of four individuals following a four month long investigation into a suspicious death of a Town of Ontario Woman.

On February 1, 2017 Deputies responded to 79 Jonathan Lane in the Town of Ontario for a death investigation. Deputies found Julie L. Martin, age 52, deceased inside the residence. After a lengthy investigation Deputies arrested;

Jasmine J. Harlee, age 22, of 8601 York Settlement Road, Sodus, New York (the victim’s daughter);
Knowledge O. Couser, age 21, of 205 Depew Street, Rochester, New York;
Malquan A. Drayton, age 19, of 53 Pinnacle Road, Pittsford, New York;
Davontae M. Devine, age 18, of 53 Pinnacle Road, Pittsford, New York.

All four were arrested and charged with Murder in the First Degree and Conspiracy in the Second Degree. It is alleged that all four of the defendants conspired to commit and did murder Julie L. Martin for Insurance money.

All four defendants were arraigned in the Town of Ontario Court in front of Judge Sucher and were remanded to the Wayne County Jail without bail. All four are scheduled to return to the Town of Ontario Court at a later date to answer the charges.

Sheriff’s Deputies were assisted by the Greece Police Department, Monroe County Sheriff’s Office, Wayne County Coroner’s Office and District Attorney’s Office.

This investigation is continuing.

Anyone with information regarding this case, please contact the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office at 315.946.9711.

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The Town of Wolcott held their monthly board meeting for June on Tuesday. Councilman Chris Loveless was absent from the meeting.

The board discussed the success of their town cleanup day earlier this month, which was so busy that there were hour-plus waits throughout the day. They attributed the large turnout to the electronics recycling they offered this year.

Based off of the success of the day, the board decided to hold an additional clean up day each year in September to cut down on the lines and give residents a chance to clean out after summer. The state is offering grants to towns that offer electronics recycling, which the town plans to offer at both cleanup days.

Town assessor Amber Roberts informed the board that Aflac representatives will be coming to meet with town employees next week to discuss the supplemental coverage plans, which were presented to the board in April. The plans are optional and will be paid for only by employees who choose to sign up.

The board decided to opt out of the state’s family leave program, which begins in January 2018, because they don’t know what the total cost to the town will be. Supervisor Lynn Chatfield said he was uncomfortable signing a “blank check.” Roberts told the board that they can choose to opt in at a later date if they decide to.
The town received a quote for their security system, but they’re still waiting for additional quotes from other companies and chose to table it until next month.
Chatfield said that they’ve gotten a few of the difficult easements signed for the Port Bay sewer project, including two from the Village of Wolcott. They still have 24 critical easements to get before the project can move forward.

Chatfield noted that the Blind Sodus Bay water district is on hold because of the high water. The Brown/Wadsworth Road district is currently in the hands of the USDA. DEC was scheduled to meet with town officials this week to discuss the Port Bay breach.
Chatfield informed the board that state senator Pam Helming would like to hold a town hall meeting at the Wolcott town hall. He said that he forgot the proposed date but noted that it will likely change.

Work on the records room continues, and the town was informed that they are required to make the room handicap accessible.
The next Wolcott Town Board meeting is scheduled for July 18, 6:00 p.m.

by Jordan Burnett

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At their monthly meeting on Tuesday, the Wayne County Board of Supervisors paid tribute to retiring lieutenant Alan Graham of the sheriff’s office.

Sheriff Barry Virts, accompanied by Ontario supervisor John Smith, read the proclamation honoring Graham for his 26 years of service with the sheriff’s office.
Virts said that he and Graham have been friends since kindergarten and were in the same graduating class at North Rose-Wolcott – along with Huron supervisor Laurie Crane. Virts also served as best man in Graham’s wedding.

According to Virts, Graham started his career with county by serving food at the nursing home. He eventually moved up to the sheriff’s office and is retiring as the road patrol commander.

Graham, who will continue working marine patrol part time for the sheriff’s office, thanked the board and everyone at the county in a speech that was short and sweet.
“It went fast, that’s all I have to say,” Graham said.

Following the proclamation, chairman Steve LeRoy paused the meeting quickly and asked Crane to introduce the two guests sitting next to her – her two granddaughters who were visiting from Georgia.

The board held a public hearing on a community development block grant application. There were no comments by the public and the hearing was promptly closed.

The county courthouse is currently undergoing renovations on the second floor. After receiving comments in the past from constituents who have had trouble finding offices in the county courthouse, the board agreed to purchase a complete wayfinding signage for the entire building. The cost was estimated to be $15,000 and the funding will come from $118,000 contingency that was leftover from the project.

Since the Stop-DWI has been merged with the sheriff’s office, the board agreed to stop paying a stipend to sheriff’s office secretary Betty Rose Chardeen for her work with the program now that it falls under her normal duties. Smith insisted that the decision has nothing to do with her performance and is an effort to avoid any conflicts.

The board announced the appointments to the committee responsible for finding a replacement for recently-retired veterans services director Pat Skelly. The committee will include supervisors Brian Manktelow, Steve Groat, Tony Verno, resource director Charles Dye and county administrator Rick House.

The next Wayne County Board of Supervisors meeting is scheduled for July 18, at 9:00 a.m.
by Jordan Burnett

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When Obamacare was created it was a nightmare. Politicians and health plan providers soon discovered that what works on paper, does not translate well in real life. I will not get into the nit picking of health care pools and how they operate, but needless to say, if the health care providers cannot make money, there is no health care.

Politicians often make it a platform and rallying point, a compassionate drive for votes, but when it comes to the brick and mortar, health care coverage is a boondoggle.
Wouldn’t it just be simple if the United States adopted plans similar to the Canadian, English, Australians? Not so simple.

The Democrats, when they pushed through their version of health care, pushed a more liberal plan that covered just about everybody in some fashion. But, what is some fashion.

The problem lies in the fact that we are not all created equal. Some are born with problems from birth, others, perhaps through no fault of their own, become disabled, or develop maladies along the path of life.

What we fail to realize is that in the Declaration of Independence, or our Constitution, health care is not listed as an unalienable right.

How sick is a person? Should we spend millions on an individual who may, or may not have a chance to advance in life? Where do we draw the line on who gets what and when? Is ‘pool’ coverage fair for all? Should we provide unlimited health care coverage for a person who refuses to eat the right things, restrain from eating too much, exercise? Does the daredevil get the same coverage as the couch potato? When does socialism take over and we provide everything in life, clothes, shelter, health? We are not created equal. We die at different ages for a variety of different reasons.

Americans would not do well under Canadian, English, or Australian health care. There is an inequity in every plan. When we tinkered with the creation of Medicare and Medicaid, health costs began to rise. Within years of their formation, more and more money was required. This required the government to dig deeper and the politicians to get onboard with more and more demands. Soon, health care became a ‘right’. Government would be required to cover all aspects from birth to death.

Somebody has to pay the piper. Would medical procedures, new medicines be created if there were set prices on prescriptions?

I do not have all the answers and neither do the Democrats or Republicans. Regardless, the health care plans will be kicked around like a football. Health coverage versus costs will be used by both sides in a never ending question.

Obamacare is full of holes and the new Republican plan will not solve any of the lingering qualms. We will have to accept that there are limitations on what the government can provide and accept that we are all going to die.

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So Barstool sports released its first-ever documentary this past week. Its subject? The Bills Mafia.

The title, appropriately, #BillsMafia.

Well, not THE Bills Mafia, per se, according to, well, the “official” Bills Mafia, but those whose tailgate antics have gone viral, leading to copycats in the private lots surrounding One Bills Drive.

Since perception is indeed reality, the title sticks to the minority of WWE-style fratboy antics who deflect the rationale of their notorious behavior to the Bills on-field ineptitude.

Yeah. It’s their fault. Sure it is. And if the Bills WERE the Patriots, this would have never happened, right?
Maybe not in Foxborough, but in Orchard Park, one could argue the frivolity might even be worse. And we need not go into all the reasons why, do we?
The official Bills Mafia has publicly distanced themselves from those featured in this ten-minute feature, voiced by a John Facenda impersonator that crosses the great, orchestral narrations of NFL Films with that of a Christopher Guest mockumentary. Pathetically, however, these fans justify their behavior like sixth grade tattle-talers.

All due respect to Del Reid and the actual Bills Mafia, when you name your organization after a dark, underworld syndicate known for self-justified bloodshed, what the Buffalo did you think was going to happen?
When one of the best-known Bills fans, Fairport’s Ken Johnson, (AKA Pinto Ron) is featured dripping in condiments boasting he is the Bills Mafia, then sorry: the Bills Mafia is an all-or-nothing proposition. And to be fair, Ken IS the Bills Mafia. Heck, he was one of the few Buffalo representatives featured in the five-part ESPN 30 for 30 doc, “OJ: Made in America.”
Sure, they do charity work, but let’s not kid ourselves; the idea of branding the “FAMbase” the #BillsMafia was to go as viral as the very videos that make “Animal House” look like “House of Cards.”

Most Bills fans can sympathize with Reid’s plight. He and his well-intentioned fellow fans have created a monster whose consequential reputation has grown as much a part of the last two decades of Bills history as loserdom.
And the fans featured in “#BillsMafia,” a small, small percentage of Kardashian wannabes, give sites like Barstool and Deadspin all the ammo they need to kill Buffalo for being more than just a bad football franchise, a year-round snowglobe and the debt-collection capital of the world.

The sad part is that Buffalo itself has undergone a renaissance since the turn of the millennium—something the Bills and the Sabres have had little to do with, other than their bailouts by Terry and Kim Pegula, who are putting their billions into two teams, and a downtown atmosphere that fosters a new culture of fun. And all it takes is a bunch of fame-mongering morons (yes, all of you who do this stupid sh*t) who create and send videos to these gotcha-sites for your own pleasure.

You’re grown men and women. Act like it.
The Bills reportedly are unhappy with the attention these videos give and rightfully so. You can kiss all this goodbye when a new stadium gets built downtown and prices skyrocket to keep the so-called riffraff away from New Bills Drive. Sadly, it’ll keep the lovable diehards away, too.

The saddest part of the “documentary?” The mother of one of the two infamous adult toy-tossers (Bills-Pats, ’16) goes on record about her son’s banishment, much like a typical attention-seeking Real Housewife of Orange County in her sparkly PINK shirt inside the living room of her upper-middle class suburban Buffalo home. The Bills once boasted an ad campaign to “Make Mom Proud” by discouraging fan lunacy at the former Ralph. This mother seems happy to encourage her kid’s habit of turning a game families watch into an instant porno, and stamps her approval at the end of the doc by boasting with the others “I am the Bills Mafia.” Class.

There’s that old saying about a few bad apples, right? But, we must never forget the rest of the phrase, that those few “ruin the whole bunch.” Bills fan tailgates are at their tamest are a happy, College Gameday atmosphere, and at their worst, a late-night Cinemax movie. This writer has been to many Bills games, and other than a few drunk fans relieving themselves, and a few fights IN the stadium (look, it happens) most fans just want to enjoy football. When the Bills broke season ticket records after hiring Rex Ryan, it was the hope that Ryan would bring the Bills back to prominence that sold those seats—not the idea the tailgates would reach Charlie-Bit-My-Finger status.

That being said, watch the documentary for yourself. If it were a spoof of tailgates around the NFL, it would be hilarious. Instead, its an inaccurate (as far as the rest of the Bills faithful), but fair portrayal of competing tailgaters trying to out-do each other and make names for themselves. The justification of it is the most disturbing part; it’s saying the Bills organization deserves this for producing perennial also-rans. Aside from Pinto Ron’s party, which is harmless fun, the rest of these simpletons have built a new brand of fan that glorifies losing at life, as long as its on tape. Y’know? The hold-my-beer crowd of invincible, beer-muscled, brand of douche.

And Barstool is there to document all of it. Sounds about right.
Never let embarassment go to waste.
Sorry Bills fans; America is laughing AT you, not with you.

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By KEVIN FREKING
Associated Press

NEW YORK (AP) With a boost from President Donald Trump, House Republicans are reviving efforts to shift responsibility for the nation’s air traffic control operations to a private, nonprofit corporation.
Republican Rep. Bill Shuster, the chairman of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, said Wednesday the committee will consider his legislation next week. He expects the full House to vote on the bill in mid-July.

A similar effort to move air traffic control operations out of the Federal Aviation Administration faltered in the last Congress. The proposal faces opposition from Democrats and some Republicans in the Senate.
Shuster said his new effort broadens participation on the 13-seat board of directors that will run the new corporation, so no one can claim that any particular group will dominate the panel. Shuster emphasized that board members would have a fiduciary duty to the company, regardless of which stakeholder group they represent.

“Their No. 1 priority has to be the success of this corporation,” Shuster said.

About 35,000 workers, including 14,000 controllers and 6,000 technicians, would be affected by moving air traffic control operations out of the FAA. The agency would still be responsible for ensuring aviation safety.

Shuster’s proposal must overcome concerns from many rural lawmakers. Sen. Jerry Moran, R-Kan., said at a recent hearing that privatization would hurt “all but our largest airports nationwide,” while removing needed congressional oversight and raising costs for consumers.

Addressing concerns from lawmakers in rural states and districts, Shuster said his bill would protect funding for small and medium-sized airports. He also said the bill creates a remote air traffic control pilot program. Such towers rely on controllers who are off-site and monitor cameras and communications from afar. Remote towers are likely to first go into use at small and medium airports.
“I’m not about to go and hurt the rural airports,” said Shuster.

Earlier this month, Trump endorsed a proposal to privatize air traffic control, saying, “Our air traffic control system is stuck, painfully, in the past.”

Shuster said he believes Trump’s support could make a difference, particularly in the Senate. “When there’s presidential leadership on any issue, you get members of Congress to engage,” he said.

Shuster is selling his proposal as a way to ease congestion at airports and reduced flying time for passengers without compromising safety.

“The average American flier deserves better,” Shuster said.

He said about 60 countries have already moved to the corporation model. The idea is to remove air traffic control from the vagaries of the government budget process, which has limited the FAA’s ability to commit to long-term contracts and raise money for major expenditures.

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By Dr Paul Stasko, DPM

Dear Doctor,
I have a bump on the inside of my foot that I have been told is a Bunion. My mother and grandmother both had bunions. Recently my foot has become more painful and I feel like the bump is getting larger. I do well in summertime with open toe shoes, but I am concerned about wearing close toe shoes, what should I do?

Dear Reader,
Thank you very much for your question. This is a very common problem that we see as Podiatrists that treat all different foot and ankle pathology. Bunions can be hereditary, and the foot type that lends itself to bunion formation can be a main factor in the formation of the bunion. They can be due to a traumatic event as well. A Bunion is a bump that forms on the inside of the foot near the great toe joint. This is a progression of the 1st metatarsal into a more abnormal position, causing the great toe to point towards the outside (lateral) aspect of the foot. This can cause overlapping of the 1st and 2nd toes, calluses, abnormal range of motion and function of the great toe, bony prominence, and pain. There is a large range of treatment for bunions depending on your age, activity level, and pain threshold.

The initial treatment for bunions starts from a conservative, non surgical standpoint. I tell my patients to start by accommodating shoe gear, meaning wearing a wider, more supportive shoe to avoid pressure on the bunion itself. Open sandals will provide relief, which is part of what you were telling me in the initial question. Along with more comfortable shoes, splinting of the bunion can be performed, as well as padding, toe spacers, felt padding, and activity modification. In a patient with painful bunions, these can be a good start to treatment, and if effective, can be longer term treatments to provide relief. If a patient is not a surgical candidate, that these accommodative treatments can be a more long term resolution to the problem.

If conservative treatments fail and the patient is a good surgical candidate, than surgery can be performed on the bunion. There are numerous different types of bunion surgeries that can be done to treat the bunion and relieve pain. We only do surgery on bunions of there is pain and or dysfunction. The major categories of bunion surgery can be divided into procedures that remove the bump itself (ostectomy), or cut the bone to change the bunion position (osteotomy), or a procedure to fuse a joint in a better position and take away from the bunion (arthrodesis). These procedures are different for each patient and are tailored to the individual. Factors that determine the procedure include age, activity level, severity of the bunion, arthritis, function of the foot, patients’ healing potential and allowable healing time.
In conclusion, having the bunion evaluated by a Podiatrist/Foot and Ankle Surgeon will be able to get you going in the right direction with treatment. Appropriate care can be started at the time of the appointment and improvement can be monitored. Feel free to give my office a call anytime to set up an appointment and keep you moving on your feet! Thank you very much for your question.

Sincerely,
Dr. Paul Stasko, DPM

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The Wayne County Office of the Sheriff reports the arrest of a Village of Newark woman for Endangering the Welfare of a Child.

Kaitlyn C. Brazo, 23, of 760 Apt. 2 Blue Cut Road in the Village of Newark, was arrested after an investigation was initiated by Wayne County Child Protective Services.

It is alleged that Brazo’s live-in boyfriend, Brandon L. Morris, age 23 of the same address, physically injured an eleven month old baby while he was babysitting the child on two separate occasions. He was charged with Assault in the second degree, and Endangering the Welfare of a Child.

Brazo failed to protect the child from further injury and allowed Morris to continue to care for the child while she was not home.

The baby was injured on his back, causing bleeding, and later scaring on several areas of the child’s back.
He was arraigned in the Town of Lyons Court, and was remanded to the Wayne County Jail in lieu of $2,500 cash/ $5,000 bond. A Stay Away Order of Protection was issued for the child
Brazo had knowledge that Morris caused the injuries and failed to report it to police or seek medical attention for the injuries.

Morris was arrested on May 12th 2017 for the Assault on the child. Brazo was arraigned in the Village of Newark Court, and was released to reappear at a later date. An order of protection was issued protecting the minor child.

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Clyde, NY – The following student-athletes were honored at the 2016-17 Athletic Awards Banquet at Clyde-Savannah High School on Tuesday, June 7:

GIRLS TENNIS
MVP: Samantha Kalinski
Most Improved: Eliana Mitchell
Coach’s Award: Essence Mitchell
Five-Year Player: Samantha Kalinski
FOOTBALL
Offensive MVP: Derrick Chance
Defensive MVP: Raymond Williams
Coach’s Award: Jaret Murray
FALL CHEERLEADING
MVP: Calista Olson
Most Improved: Emma Bowen
Coach’s Award: Miranda Snyder
BOYS CROSS COUNTRY
MVP: Sam Atwater
Most Improved: Michael Fowler
Coach’s Award: Hunter Yates
GIRLS CROSS COUNTRY
MVP: Emma Rath
Most Improved: Lily Molisani
Coach’s Award: Abby Fitch
VOLLEYBALL
Coach’s Award Defense: Samantha Maddox
Coach’s Award Offense: Riley Carr
Most Improved: Chelsea Carr
BOYS BASKETBALL
MVP: Dylan Ufholz
Most Improved: Jaydon Rattray
Coach’s Award: Jaret Murray
GIRLS BASKETBALL
MVP: Tayler Sharp
Most Improved: Jayanna Williams
Coach’s Award: Samantha Kalinski
WINTER CHEERLEADING
MVP: Hanna Russ
Most Improved: Kristen Delisio
Coach’s Award: Jennifer Elliott
SWIMMING
MVP (Male): Nicholas Reed
MVP (Female): Ashley Lawson
Most Improved: Zach Abbott
Four-Year Swimmer: Mariah Powers
Four-Year Swimmer: Ashley Lawson
BOYS INDOOR TRACK
MVP Track: Bryce Rattray
MVP Field: Ryan Garrett
Coach’s Award: Hunter Yates
GIRLS INDOOR TRACK
MVP: Emma Rath
Most Improved: Emma Bowen
BOYS BOWLING
MVP: Connor Wright
Most Improved: Aaron Smith
GIRLS BOWLING
MVP: Riley Wright
Most Improved: Shayne West
BASEBALL
MVP: Jaret Murray
Most Improved: Patrick Marchitell
Coach’s Award: Zachary Montes
SOFTBALL
Coach’s Award Offense: Jayanna Paddock
Coach’s Award Defense: Ashley Lawson
Most Improved: Riley Carr
GOLF
MVP: Zach Lawson
Most Improved: Cassandra Lawson
Four-Year Player: Cassandra Lawson
BOYS TRACK AND FIELD
MVP: Ryan Garrett
Most Improved Track: Jaydon Rattray
Most Improved Field: Austin Zimmerman
GIRLS TRACK AND FIELD
MVP Running: Tayler Sharp
MVP Field: Emma Bowen
Coach’s Award: Emma Rath
MEMORIAL AWARDS
Dominic “Baldy” Vitticore Award: Zachary Montes
Awarded to an outstanding senior Football Lineman
Tony Masttangelo Award: Ryan Garrett
Awarded to the most improved senior football player
Wayne A. Frisinger Award: Bryce Rattray, Rosalie Betts
Awarded to one male and one female senior track and field student-athlete
Joan McAllister Award: Samantha Kalinski, Bryce Rattray
Awarded to Clyde-Savannah High School’s most outstanding male and female senior athletes
Charles “Wick” Fischette Award: Jaret Murray
Awarded to Clyde-Savannah High School’s most outstanding senior scholar athlete

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Because of the generosity of the Sodus community, the Sodus Chamber of Commerce was able to fund another mural for our community.  The Chamber participated in the Global Mural Conference 2016, in Fairport, N.Y. which featured about twenty mural artists from all over the world. 

The Sodus Chamber made the decision to represent the malt house, coal trestle with the coal boat Fontana and custom house that are part of the history of Sodus Point.

Erica Swenson-Sullivan, from Tennessee, was selected as the artist. She has visited Sodus Point and has seen the malt house and the surroundings, and viewed many old pictures of all the structures. The mural is 7 feet by 13 feet, and Katlynn Marine, owners of the malt house, are allowing the mural to be installed on the malt house on July 7, 2017.

The original malt house was built in the 1880’s and stored the barley for the breweries along Lake Ontario. In 1936, Genesee Brewing (now High Falls Brewery) bought the property, and in 1986 it was sold to Katlynn Marine. The Coal Trestle shipped coal to Canada and various places on the Great Lakes. One of the coal ships (Fontana) is represented on the mural.  The trestle was initially constructed in 1852, it was expanded over the years until it became the behemoth depicted with a length of 800 feet and a height of 6o feet. Route 14 went right under it! The coal trestle ceased operation in 1967 and burnt down in 1971.  Also depicted on the mural is the custom house that has since been torn down, and Henry Zerbe who still lives in Sodus Point and worked for the railroad for many years.  (For more information go to www.historicsoduspoint.com)

There was enough money left from first mural to do the frame and installation.  Donations are being accepted for the ongoing maintenance of both of our murals.  Any size donation would be appreciated, but at the $25.00 level your name will be listed on the donor appreciation plaque as a sponsor, and the $200.00 level you will be listed as a Benefactor, and a $250.00 donation will be listed as a History Patron.  Donations must be received by 8/1/17 to be included on the plaque with all the names of all donors.
Please plan on attending the dedication of the Coal Trestle mural on July 7 at 6:00 pm.  Katlynn Marine, owner of the building, has provided the perfect location for the newest mural in Sodus.  The Sodus Chamber’s dedication is being cohosted by the Sodus Point Fire Dept., the Neighborhood Association of Sodus Point, the Sodus Bay Lighthouse Museum and the Town of Sodus Historical Society. 

For more information contact the Sodus Chamber of Commerce at 315-576-3818 or email chamber14551@yahoo.com. 

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The Wayne County Office of the Sheriff reported the arrest of four individuals following a four month long investigation into a suspicious death of a Town of Ontario Woman.

On February 1, Deputies responded to 79 Jonathan Lane in the Town of Ontario for a death investigation. Deputies found Julie L. Martin, age 52, deceased inside the residence. After a lengthy investigation Deputies arrested four people over the last three days, including the victim’s daughter in what was called a ‘murder for insurance money’.

Police said the cause of death was suffocation. Investigators worked around the clock in the days leading up to the arrests.

Arrested were:
Jasmine J. Harlee, age 22, of 8601 York Settlement Road in the Town of Sodus (the victim’s daughter). It is believed she had been staying with Martin at the time of the crime.

Knowledge O. Couser, age 21, of 205 Depew Street in the City of Rochester. Harlee and Couser were reportedly in a relationship.

Malquan A. Drayton, age 19, of 53 Pinnacle Road in the Town of Pittsford.

Davontae M. Devine, age 18, of 53 Pinnacle Road in the Town of Pittsford.

Knowledge and Davonte are brothers.

All four were arrested and charged with Murder in the First Degree and Conspiracy in the Second Degree. It is alleged that all four of the defendants conspired to commit and did murder Julie L. Martin for Insurance money. The amount of the insurance policy is unknown at this time. Harlee did reportedly sell her mother’s trailer home after her death. It was also learned that Harlee was pushing the Monroe County Medical Examiner’s Office to get a death certificate for Martin.

All four defendants were arraigned in the Town of Ontario Court in front of Judge Paul Sucher and were remanded to the Wayne County Jail without bail. All four are scheduled to return to the Town of Ontario Court on Monday (6/26) for a preliminary hearing.

The case came to light after an individual came forward to give police a break in the case. According to Sheriff Barry Virts, one lead led to another leading up to the arrests. “It’s very troubling. You’re taking about a person that gave someone life and now they turn around and kill their parent. That’s very disturbing. Very disturbing”, said Virts.

According to District Attorney Chris Bokelman, he doubts all four have the time to get representation in time for Monday’s preliminary hearing. Only Devontae Devine, who turned himself in to Greece Police after finding out there was a wanted, “lawyered-up” by the time of his arrest.

Following preliminary hearings, the District Attorney’s Office can hold the four defendants for up to 45 days before presenting it to a grand jury.

Sheriff’s Deputies were assisted by the Greece Police Department, Monroe County Sheriff’s Office, Wayne County Coroner’s Office and District Attorney’s Office.

Carey Cain, Julie Martin’s Neighbor and friend lived next door for three and a half years in the Orchard Park Mobile Home Park. “She cherished her garden. The kids would come over and garden for her and she’d pay them with candy. Everyone loved her. She didn’t have any grandchildren but called herself grandma to all the kids around and they were all devastated when they found out, remembered Carey. “She was good to everybody. She’d do anything for anyone around the neighborhood. Everyone loved her. She didn’t have any grandchildren but called herself grandma to all the kids around and they were all devastated when they found out. She would have done anything for her daughter. Wanted better for her daughter. Just remember her. Remember her when you drive by here.”

Within a couple hours after her death Janet Flynn, Julie Martin’s sister, was talking to Jasmine. “She was cold. The first thing she said to me was yep my moms gone. No emotion whatsoever. “I hope they get what they deserve if they did it. She (Julie Martin) would have done anything for her daughter. Wanted better for her daughter. Just remember her. Remember her when you drive by here.”

Investigators in the case were Tammy Ryndock, Matt Hilkert, Kevin Kuntz and Roger LaClaire
The investigation is continuing. Anyone with information regarding this case, please contact the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office at (315) 946-9711. WHAM13 contributed to the story

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DE SOTO, KS. FORMERLY OF PORT GIBSON: – Betty Ruth (Combs) Nichols, 91 entered eternal rest on Saturday, June 24, 2017. Betty was born the daughter of the late Carl and Ruth (Spicer) Combs on Wednesday, July 22, 1925 in Phelps, NY. She attended Phelps Schools. Betty had worked for C.H. Stuart Co. for 10 years and Garlock Corp. for 5 years. She was a member of the Port Gibson United Methodist Church and the Eastern Star. Betty was a past member of the Port Gibson Volunteer Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary. Betty will be lovingly remembered by her daughter Nancy L. Nichols (Kenneth Perryman) of Clifton Springs; sons George (Donna) of Kansas, and Douglas (Patricia) Nichols of Lyons; six grandchildren, 15 great grandchildren and two great great grandchildren; brother Howard (Barbara) Combs of Port Gibson; sister-in-law Elizabeth Combs of Clifton Springs; several nieces and nephews. Betty was predeceased by her husband Earl Nichols in 2009; brother Richard in 2009.
Family will greet friends Friday (June 30) from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Norman L. Waterman Funeral Home, Inc., 124 W. Miller St, Newark. An Eastern Star Service will be at 7 p.m. A Funeral Service will be Saturday (July 1) at 11 a.m. at Port Gibson United Methodist Church. Burial will follow in Port Gibson Cemetery.
In memory of Betty, in lieu of flowers, please consider donations to the Port Gibson United Methodist Church, Port Gibson, NY 14537. You may write a memory or condolence to the family by visiting watermanfuneralhome.com

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NEWARK: Formerly of Palmyra, died on Friday, June 23, 2017 at age 88. Service will be private. Interment in Macedon Center Cemetery.

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SAVANNAH: Jessica Leigh Brotherton Dingy lived a life of 39 years and died surrounded by family on June 24, 2017 at 7 pm. She is predeceased by her parents Nanette and David Brotherton. She leaves her husband Craig Dingy and 3 children; Hunter Reynolds, Autumn and Gage Dingy, as well as her half-siblings Ashleigh and David Brotherton. She also leaves her extended family: mother-in-law Judy Dingy (Clay Jones), father-in-law Fran Dingy (Linda Thayer), sisters and brother-in-law, Tina (Mark Dunham), Bobby (Helen) Deon, Beth (Dallas Scheid), Patty (Jeff Ames), Lisa (Les Bailey), numerous aunts and uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. Jessica was kind and nurturing and was loved and she loved in return and will be missed.
A Memorial Service will be held for Jessica on Friday, June 30 at 2:30 pm at the Clyde United Methodist Church located at 84 Sodus St. in Clyde. Online condolences may be expressed at hsnorton.com.

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The New York State Commission on Judicial Conduct announced that Gary M. Poole, a Justice of the Rose Town Court, Wayne County, will resign from office effective July 1, 2017, and has agreed never to seek or accept judicial office at any time in the future. The Commission accepted a stipulation to that effect signed by the judge and the Commission’s Administrator and closed its investigation.

Judge Poole was apprised by the Commission in January 2017 that it was investigating complaints alleging that he engaged in repeated, undignified and discourteous conduct toward a woman with whom he had been involved romantically. Among other things, the judge was alleged to have yelled demeaning and derogatory things about her and her new boyfriend in public, spuriously threatened her with prosecution, demanded the return of certain personal property and threatened to encourage her ex-husband to commence a custody battle over her children.

Judge Poole, who is not an attorney, has served as a Justice of the Rose Town Court since 1993. His current term would have expired on December 31, 2017.

The Commission has accepted 68 such stipulations since the procedure was instituted in 2003.

STATEMENT BY COMMISSION ADMINISTRATOR ROBERT H. TEMBECKJIAN

“The allegations that Judge Poole repeatedly made loud and demeaning public comments about an ex-girlfriend, and baselessly threatened her with prosecution, are serious. On or off the bench, a judge must behave with dignity and integrity, avoiding boorish public behavior that would undermine public confidence in the judiciary. In agreeing to resign, he closes an unfortunate chapter without further detriment to those involved or the court system itself.”

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CLYDE/NEWARK: Age 51, died Monday (June 26, 2017) at Strong Memorial Hospital. Scott was born in Newark on December 8, 1965, the son of the late Leland and Lois Scott Powers. He was a 1985 graduate of Clyde Savannah High School and was a machanist at Park Hannifin in Lyons for over 25 years. Scott loved music and playing his guitar. He is survived by two brothers, Leland (Rebecca) of Newark and Raymond (Ericia) of Clyde, five nieces and a nephew and his faithful companion Si.
A celebration of his life will be held from 5-7 P.M. on Friday (June 30th) at the Lauraville Landing Pavilion, South Side of Clyde by the Canal. Private burial in East Newark Cemetery.
Memorials, in his name, may be made to the Palliative Care Program, University of Rochester Medical Center, 601 Elmwood Avenue Box 687, Rochester, New York 14642. murphyandsonsfuneralhome.com

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