NEWARK: Evelyn L. Schrader, 90 entered eternal rest on Monday, December 10, 2018, unexpectedly at Strong Memorial Hospital. Evelyn was born the daughter of the late Elwood and Mary (Best) Hall on Sunday, January 2, 1928, in Muncy, PA. She spent her life in the Newark area, graduating from Newark High School class of 1946. Evelyn enjoyed music, cooking, baking, and working in her flower and vegetable gardens. She was a member of East Palmyra Presbyterian Church and a devoted wife, mother and grandmother who loved spending time with her family. Evelyn will be remembered by her loving husband, Gordon B. Schrader; daughters, Shari (Robert Ruckle) Lamb and Amy (Julio) Colon; step-daughters, Bonnie (Peter) Decker, Cheryl (Dennis) Ford, Nancy (Michael) Gelder and Doretta (Anthony Valasek) Schrader; step-sons, William F. (Nancy) Schrader and Gordon L. (Kathy) Schrader; 15 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren; brother, Lester (Sharon) Hall; sister, Betty Lou Hoad; many nieces, nephews and cousins. Evelyn was predeceased by first husband, Harold J. VandenBout in 1985. Family will greet friends Friday (Dec. 14) from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Norman L. Waterman Funeral Home, Inc., 124 W. Miller St, Newark. A Memorial Service will follow calling at 7 p.m. Private burial in East Palmyra Cemetery. In memory of Evelyn, in lieu of flowers, please consider donations to American Heart Association, 25 Circle St, Rochester, NY 14607 OR American Diabetes Association, 160 Allens Creek Rd., Rochester, NY 14618. You may write a memory or condolence to the family by visiting www.watermanfuneralhome.com

WOLCOTT: Age 71. Carol was born October 19th, 1947 in Auburn, NY and passed away at home surrounded by her loving family on December 10th, 2018. She is survived by her husband of 46 years, Otis; children, Tammy (Gary Eygnor) Vezzose, Angela Vezzose, Shelly (P.J.) Muraj, Anthony (Susan) Vezzose; sisters, Dorothy (Jack) Malone, Ellie Shanahan, Jean (David) Coleman, Rose (Howard) Sloan; grandchildren, Zack, Hannah, Alyssa, Brianna, Marissa, T.J., Josh, Abby; several nieces, nephews and friends. She was predeceased by sister, Winnie; brother, Butchie DeLapp and Jimmy DeLapp. Carol worked at the Coffee Cup, Bob’s Big M Deli, Wolcott Dry Cleaners, Foster’s, Syracuse and Oswego Markets. She also volunteered her time and worked several functions in the community. This included fund raisers, Summer Festivals, the Famous Fried Dough Booth, and St. Mary Magdalene Spaghetti Suppers. She also was a member of the Wolcott Fire Dept. Aux for many years. A special thanks to Sherri Garner, Dr. Ignaczak and Tracy, the Hospice staff at Lifetime Care. Friends and family are invited to call 2:00pm-4:00pm & 7:00pm-9:00pm, Thursday, December 13th, at the Norton Funeral Home, 5925 New Hartford Street, Wolcott, NY 14590. Where funeral service will be held 11:00am, Friday, December 14th.  Condolences may be expressed at www.hsnorton.com. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in her memory to Humane Society of Wayne County, 1475 County House Rd., Lyons, NY 14489, Wolcott Fire Dept. Aux., 6162 W. Port Bay Rd., Wolcott, NY 14590 or to Lakeshore Volunteer Ambulance, 5841 New Hartford St., Wolcott, NY 14590

LAKELAND, FL: Formerly of Wolcott, Norma passed away at home after a short illness with her loving husband and best friend at her side on December 12th, 2018 at the age of 73. She was born July 16th, 1945 in Lyons, NY the third daughter to Earl and Lucille (Lancaster) Wraight. Norma grew up in Lyons, NY where she meet her husband and best friend Patrick (Butch) Donohue their Junior year of High School before moving to Wolcott, NY to raise their family on Sodus Bay. Norma worked at Connelly’s Cove alongside her husband Butch for 25 plus years before opening their Liquor Store, Donohue’s Wines and Liquors in Sodus, NY. After retirement they moved to Lakeland, FL where she could garden year-round. Norma was very active and enjoyed her Sandpiper Community and friends where her and Butch called home. She is survived by her beloved husband of 53 years, Patrick; her daughters Patricia (Gerald) Walsh, Tracy (Jeffrey) Thatcher; her grandchildren, Patrick Walsh, Morgan, Troy and Stephanie Thatcher; her sisters and brother, Gail (James) Cochran, Joan Gammon, Beth (Frank) Hollenbeck and Larry Wraight; several nieces, nephews and friends. She was predeceased by her parents Earl and Lucille Wraight, her in-laws Patrick and Elizabeth Donohue, and her brother-in-law Phillip Gammon. The family would like to thank the staff at Vitas Hospice for the great care they provided to Norma these last few weeks. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in her memory to your local Animal Shelter or Save our Sodus (P.O. Box 56, Sodus Point, NY 14555). A memorial service will be held at the convenience of the family in 2019. Arrangements being handled by Lakeland Funeral Home & Memorial Gardens and Norton Funeral Homes. Condolences may be expressed at www.hsnorton.com

PALMYRA: Age 87, died on Wed., Dec. 12, 2018. Barb was born on September 4, 1931in Canandaigua, NY daughter of Paul and Blanche Rhodes Sleight. She was a longtime member of Western Presbyterian Church and had volunteered for many years as a Girl Scout Leader. Barb also helped for over 40 years with Meals-On-Wheels.  Barb was predeceased by her husband Gene. She is survived by her daughters Sue (Bob) Pringle, Janet (Paul) Manktelow, Ann (Steve) Sambroski and Nancy Hovermale; sister Phyllis Dimitropoulos; seven grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. A funeral service will be held at 11am on Thurs., Dec. 27 at Western Presbyterian Church of Palmyra.  A reception will follow in fellowship hall. Private burial will be in White Haven Memorial Park. Please consider memorials to Western Presbyterian Church, 101 E. Main St., Palmyra. Online condolences@www.rlyostfuneralhome.com

LOCK BERLIN/CLYDE: Elizabeth R. Miller, 93, died on December 12, 2018 at her home surrounded by her family. Elizabeth was born on April 30, 1925 in Clyde to the late Charles and Dorothea Buisch Kaiser. She graduated from Clyde High School. Elizabeth worked many years at General Electric and Parker Hannifin in Clyde. She was a Charter member of the Clyde Fire Department, Ladies Auxiliary.  She enjoyed playing Bingo and going to the casino. She also loved to travel and go camping. Elizabeth’s greatest joy was the time she spent with her grandchildren growing up. Mrs. Miller is survived by her three daughters; Lorna Cimineri of Clyde, Joyce (Michael) Gardner and Sharon Morrison both of Lock Berlin; grandsons Bruce (Stephanie) DeLisio of Clyde and Sean Gardner of Lock Berlin; granddaughter Traci (Dennis) Peters of Lyons; great grandchildren Andrea (Vern) Scharping, Kyle (Victoria) DeLisio, Kristen DeLisio, Aiyana Peters and Aidan Peters; great great grandchildren Quinn and Beckett Scharping and McKinley DeLisio. Elizabeth was predeceased by her husband of 59 years, Carlton “Bing” Miller in 2004 and a son-in-law Ken Cimineri in 2017.  She was also predeceased by three brothers and two sisters. Friends may call on Monday, December 17th from 5 P.M.  until 6 P.M. at the Baris Funeral Home, 87 W. Genesee St. in  Clyde, New York.  A celebration of life will follow the calling hours at the funeral home at 6 P.M. with the Rev. Karen Heit officiating.  Burial will be in the South Lyons Cemetery. Donations may be made in her name to the Clyde Fire Department, 15 Ford St., Clyde, New York 14433. Arrangements entrusted to Baris Funeral Home

AIKEN, SC: Age 98, of Aiken, SC passed away peacefully at her home, Dec. 2, 2018.  She was born in Moore’s Springs, NC on Feb. 18, 1920. Graduate of Appalachian State University 1942.  Married Charles L. “Chuck” Huber of Buffalo, Iowa, and moved to Rochester, NY in 1947; then Byron, NY and in 1961 to Marion, NY.   Alma and Chuck (an engineer/inventor for Xerox Corporation) retired to Aiken, SC in 1977. In Marion she was active in the PTA, Newark Hospital Auxiliary, Public Library, and the AFS Student Exchange Program.  Alma created the first recycling program in Marion.  She and Chuck helped start “Rec Night” at Marion Central School. Alma collected antiques, tap danced well into her 90’s and continued to love music until her death.  She was especially loving and giving, providing words of wisdom, joy and laughter to many individuals throughout her life. Alma was preceded in death by her husband, Chuck in 1993. She is survived by: daughter Janet M. Kabel, (Jim), Aiken, SC; son John C. Huber, Charlotte, NC; daughter Amy Mefford (Dan) Aiken, SC; seven grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren as well as many nieces, nephews and other caring relatives/friends. Condolences sent to 549 Holley Lake Road Aiken, SC 29803.

 The Newark Board of Education meeting was initiated with Public Comment from Sandy Bueso, self-identified as the former Varsity Soccer Coach.

He inquired of the Board as to the justification for the non-renewal of his contract. He cited his years of service and performance and requested a reconsideration.

Following this, an additional comment was made by Kim Crawford, recently the President of the Newark Soccer Boosters Club. She spoke on behalf of the loss to the Newark soccer player community should Sandy Bueso’s dismissal stand. Amy Morrill additionally presented the Board with a petition that had been circulated and signed by many members of the Newark community.  

The Board received a presentation by Jessica Herendeen and Jaime Yonker reporting on their attendance at the Get Your Teach On Conference and ways in which they have implemented the methodologies in their classrooms. The Conference highlighted the importance of utilizing music, gestures, technology, and lessons with food as ways to encourage classroom engagement of young student learners.

Next, the Board was presented with an update to the district’s Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) over the past year. A Tiered Fidelity Inventory was completed this year which indicated the need to strengthen Tier 1 Supports, including the alignment of PBIS across buildings across the district. 

Finally, the Board was presented with information from Mark Miller regarding Strategic Grant Management for the district. He reported that collaboration with community entities during the past 2 years has been a successful endeavor for the district including over $885,000 in grant awards this school year for a variety of programs in the district.

The following staff appointments were approved: Marie Boyer (Teacher, Teaching Assistant, Teacher Aide, School Monitor), James Allegretti (Cleaner), Robert Murrell (Bus Driver), Cynthia Kamm (Bus Driver), Deborah Sullivan (Bus Monitor), Mary Thoms (Teacher), Christy Meierdiercks (Teacher, Teaching Assistant, Teacher Ade, School Monitor), Gregory Hixson (Bus Driver), Jessica Locey (Long Term Substitute), Susan VanDuyne (Temporary Cleaner)

by Casey Carpenter

 The Marion Board of Education meeting was on held on Monday, December 10, 2018 at 6:00 pm in the Marion Jr. Sr. High School Library. Board members present were Keith Hendricks, Superintendent Don Bavis, President-Rob Marshall, Jay Shickling, Michelle Kuelling, and Jason Monroe. 

In opening statements, the record showed that Kathy Metcalfe was not in attendance, and all favored last meeting’s minutes with a passed motion.

A presentation of the School Resource Officer Program was given by undersheriff Jeffrey Fosdick, with a representative from Sodus Central School-Jay Roscup, who explained how the program can benefit schools, staff, and students for a safer environment. 

In Sodus, Jay explained that lots of disciplinary issues got better, attendance improved, out of school and in school suspensions as well as cut classes decreased, and the presence of an on-sight police officer made everyone feel safer and more comfortable in school. When the resources were cut, the numbers didn’t hold and some of the issues increased due to a non-officer presence at school. Students felt they had someone to go to with problems at school, and even at home. In the presentation, Barry Virts offered his position that schools, their students, and staff need to feel safe at all times. The cost of a full time officer with a ten month position and a 40 hour work week would be $66,804. That would be a breakdown of the officer’s salary at $41,440, benefits at $15,564, and vehicle usage, equipment, and uniforms at $9,800.

A second presentation given by Mr. Dehn showed a Multi Tiered System of Supports broken up into three tiers. Core classroom involves all students, targeted smaller groups, and individuals.

Under the Board’s reports, Rob Marshall would like a discussion on goal settings. The Superintendent’s report by Don Bavis wanted to explore the idea of an E-Sport Club. Students are definitely interested in this concept, and it gives those who aren’t sports or music minded an alternative and an opportunity to participate in a club they are interested in and a chance to interact with other students.

 It was clear that no money would be taken from sports programs. The cost of an E-Sports Club would be a net one time cost of about $5,500-$6,500 for computers, and a recurring cost of about $800-$1500. There would be no travel costs. This is an in school club. The Board will vote on this subject the next meeting and will have to create a staffing position for this club.

The Director of Finance and Operations, Jay Schickling discussed the Extra Classroom Audit. The audit went well with few findings. The audit found no student treasurer, and Mr. Schickling will sign off on all financial activity. These will be corrective actions to the audit. The capitol project is in the approval of Phase Two. Construction and abatement starts April 1, 2019. They are in the process of receiving bids for the Elementary School as one bid, and the High School library and restrooms as alternate bids. The Financial Report was a little lower than expected with the addition of a school physician. The Board was all in favor, and the motion passed.

Under the Consent Agenda,  the Board accepted the minutes of the November 19, 2018 meeting. They approved the CSE/CPSE recommendations regarding Student Placement, the Treasurer’s Report and Warrants were approved, along with an approval of Declaration of Library books listed as surplus. The positions of a Non-Certified Substitute Teacher Assistant was approved as well as an appointment extension of a LTS Physical Education teacher for the Marion Elementary School for the second semester of 2019 at the same rate of pay was approved. All were in favor of these action, and the motions passed.

The meeting closed at 7:45 pm.

There were no Comments from the Public during the first session.

Minutes from the November 26, 2018 meeting were approved, with Supervisor Robusto abstaining.

There was no Correspondence from the Town Clerk, and no Reports of the Attorney for the Town.

Under Reports of Department heads and Town Agencies:

– Town Clerk Report was accepted as presented. Superintendent of Water Utilities Adam Cummings discussed finished the Environmental Lab accreditation and the motor vehicle accident on Kenyon and Knickerbocker Road, which resulted in shutting down energy to the treatment plant. He noted that insurance claims would be issued for the impact, which came to approximately $20,000.00. The report was accepted as presented.  Building Inspector/Code Enforcement Officer Brian Smith’s report was accepted as presented. Sole Assessor Mel Halstead’s report was accepted as presented. Superintendent of Highways Marilee Stollery’s report was accepted as presented. Parks and Recreation Director Bill Riddell’s report was accepted as presented.  The Economic Development report from Bill Riddell was accepted as presented, with Supervisor Robusto noting Intergrow is on schedule for harvesting at the end of February.   Superintendent Cummings discussed for the Watershed report the updating of customer emails and contact information, and wanting to focus on labor to get projects done. Some discussion ensued regarding stormwater management facilities, compliance, and customers affected.

 Ontario Public Library Director Sandra Hylen reported that a special program was scheduled for Wednesday, December 13 (Sherlock Holmes, “Holmes for the Holidays”), and noted that the new network would be connected Wednesday as well, completing phase 1 of 3. Director Hylen also reported working with Code Enforcement Officer Smith to approve an Eagle Scout project to paint the library staff room. 

 Under New Business:

– Consideration to hire Tammy Goetz for the position of part-time assessing clerk at $14.00/hour with no benefits was approved; it was noted this is a budgeted expense, but Assessor Halstead has been working without a clerk since August.

– Consideration of request to hire bailiff by Paul Sucher and William Benedict II was discussed, with the board approving the addition of a fifth bailiff John Agnello to the pool at $17.98/hour; it was noted this would be no additional cost to the town, but would simply give another option.

– Consideration to sign and present Girl Scout Awards: Supervisor Robusto read letters of recognition for recipients of the Girl Scout Gold Award for Emma Gabriel, Katie Cieplinski, Lillian Freeman, and Lily Ocque. These were accepted by the board.

– Consideration of Casciani Helipad resolution: Supervisor Robusto explained this would be requesting the DOT to determine if the helipad is acceptable at 560 Boston Road; Attorney Williams noted the resolution just asked the DOT to submit a statement to the town regarding if the pad is in accordance with standards. The resolution was approved.

– Consideration of budget transfers, the Treasurer’s Summary, and Statement of Expenditures, Encumbrances, and Appropriations: Accounting Supervisor Linda Yancey submitted the statement of expenditures and noted she would like to submit every six months. Supervisor Yancey explained there were unknown expenses, including legal expenses and Palmer Hall. Merging sewer districts was discussed, which included paying off an existing loan, how this would affect customers, and how quickly it could be done. Supervisor Yancey also discussed looking at the Harris budget program, improving interest rates with Lyons Bank, and the upcoming NDAs to be signed soon for Ginna as they discussed tax assessments should the town lose the pilot program. Supervisor Yancey also asked the board about discussing proposals for a deferred comp product from an insurance company, and it was decided she would look into Requests for Proposals for the spring. 

 Under Appointments/Resignations, Cheryl Kasmierski’s resignation as Watershed Clerk effective December 6, 2018 was accepted. 

 During the Information Forum, Councilman Catalano reported on an accounting meeting Wednesday; Councilman TeWinkle commented on the tree lighting event and the success of the Santa’s Sleigh program; Supervisor Robusto commented on the increasing number of people who want a Santa’s Sleigh event in their neighborhoods, and his rationale for voting no on the Wayne County budget, noting he is not against the projects, but how they are being funded.  Councilman Ruffell noted he has one more meeting, and asked Superintendent Cummings if he would be posting the Watershed Clerk job. Superintendent Cummings said he would not be, as he’d like to post on the labor force in-house vs. clerical.

 The claims were then approved.

 Under Workshop Items, Audio Visual updates were discussed. Three quotes had been received for the meeting room; use of LED televisions vs. projects were discussed, ease of use, and more, with the ultimate decision being to see what could be done to simplify and then presenting these ideas to the planning and zoning boards as well. 

 The meeting adjourned at 8:23PM to an Executive Session.

 by Emily Kunz

Minutes of the Regular Board Meeting on November 13, 2018 and Month End Meeting on November 27, 2018 were accepted. The Town Clerk’s report was then accepted, and the Resolution to Approve Bills was accepted.

 The Scheduled Speaker for the meeting was Martha Miller, who spoke with Patty McKinney regarding Camp Beechwood. Ms. McKinney stated that they felt fortunate for Beechwood, and were upset by the vandalism to the park, but were most upset by the park’s closing. She wanted to know who they could speak to express concerns and ideas. Supervisor LeRoy explained that when the mess hall was burned, it was a sign that control of the park had been lost, and they had to close it until security was in place; the town currently has frequent police presence, a new caretaker, and grants for lighting and electricity in the works. Discussion of the park continued, with Councilman Quinn noting that portions of the park are also still considered an active investigation. Ms. McKinney asked if parts of the park could be opened; Camp Beechwood/Sodus Groundskeeper Sal Vittozzi noted he is patrolling the park 2-3 times per day, and people continue to come into the park despite barriers. Councilman LeRoy noted the decision to close the park was not made in vacuum, but based on state recommendation; Supervisor LeRoy noted that the state had listed out the buildings that could be saved or should come down, and would be taking care of the removal of those buildings. Ms. Miller asked how community members could become involved; Supervisor LeRoy noted volunteer help is always welcome, and that ideas can be brought to the town board. Ms. Miller also asked about a master plan for the park, which Supervisor LeRoy explained is up in the air due to funding, and Councilman Quinn explained that while the town controls the park, the state owns it. He also noted that there is not much of a point in new projects or moving forward until security is fully under control. Groundskeeper Vittozzi noted he is always available for conversations and to hear ideas, and would be happy to work with Ms. Miller and Ms. McKinney on their suggestions.

At 7:19PM the Public Hearing on Local Law 3-2018 began, with Town Clerk Lori Diver reading the official notice.  no comments were made.

Under Public Comments:

– Public Safety Committee: Councilman Ross discussed the shortage of volunteers for the Sodus and Sodus Point Ambulance, and that they are in dire need of assistance, even if just to drive the ambulance. He noted trainings are taken care of, and that it is a very rewarding experience. 

– Building and Grounds Committee: Councilman Quinn went over the Building Department Report, which was accepted, and Sal Vittozzi gave the Camp Beechwood report, which was also accepted, as was the Animal Control Officer Report.

– Public Works Committee: Highway Superintendent Dale Pickering gave his report, noting they are plowing already and made 11 trips in November, and that they are preparing equipment. He also noted that he mailed the letter of intent for the loader and truck. Discussion then ensued regarding the overhead doors for the highway barn and looking into getting quotes down the road to replace these. Councilman Quinn then discussed the retention ponds that need attention, and it was noted they are looking for feedback on the salt barn as well. The report was accepted. 

– Recreation/Environmental Committee: Councilman Johnson noted for the Sodus Recreation Report that the basketball program is underway, as are Body Beat classes, with weight rooms to open the following week. This and the Assessor’s Report were accepted.

 Under Correspondence and Information:

– Motion authorizing Supervisor to sign Rental Agreement with Sodus Village was approved.

– Resolution amending Resolution 3-9-2018 to reflect additional verbiage outlined per NYS DOT was approved.

– Letter of “regret” from NYS DOT regarding the Sodus Center Bridge Grant Application was discussed as an FYI, with Supervisor LeRoy noting they are applying to Genesee Transportation.

– Travel requests for the Supervisor’s Office for an upcoming conference by the comptroller’s office, totaling $360.00 for two people, were approved.

– Motion to adopt Local Law 3 of 2018 was carried.

 Discussion Items:

– Update on South Geneva Road Water District and Water District 11: Supervisor LeRoy noted the South Geneva Road district was completed, including pressure testing and chlorination, and that Water District 11 was waiting on one easement for a vault but substantially completed.

– Letter addressed to Court Justices from Supervisor regarding monthly finds had been provided.

– Town owned lot across from Sodus Point Fire Hall was discussed, with Supervisor LeRoy explaining that the town had just been approached the day before regarding this as a possible location for a new municipal office. Supervisor LeRoy asked if it was possible to tear down the current building and build there, and noted that it would be subject to permits and referendum if it became an option in the future.

– Councilman LeRoy noted another workshop meeting for the quarry is scheduled for December 17 at 7:30PM.

 The meeting adjourned to an executive session to discuss a personnel and pending litigation issue at 8:04PM.

 by Emily Kunz

The Arcadia Town Board opened with the revisiting of the remediation project at 1303 N. Main Street. 

At the previous meeting, the Board had rejected all bids to date and planned to request an extension.  The DEC has since granted the extension through February 15th, 2019. The Board will now restart the bidding process for the project. 

The Town Council met with Town Attorney David Saracino to review the lease agreement for the solar project at the landfill property. The Board is now awaiting the receipt of a letter of intent. 

The Board reported the completion of the surveying component of the Water District 16 Project (Stewart, Stebbins, Tellier, Whitbeck, 31 to Hanley).  The Water District 17 Project (Heidenreich, Henkle, Arcadia Zurich) also continues to progress, including the granting of permit from the railroad to excavate under the rail lines and DEC approval for construction in the Arcadia wetlands region.

The Board continues to wait on DOH approval, despite the submission of necessary paperwork some months ago. A Proposal for Professional Services by MRB (Architectural Engineer) for work related to the Water District 17 Project in an amount not to exceed $129,861.50 was approved. The Board approved an intermunicipal agreement with the Village of Newark Dog Kennel; this agreement is unchanged from the previous year.

The Board scheduled a Year End Clean Up Meeting & Public Hearing for Fire Contracts for December 27th at 4:00. The Board additionally scheduled an Organizational Meeting for January 2nd at 4:30.

by Casey Carpenter

 The Regular Meeting of the Town Board of the Town of Macedon was held December 13, 2018 at the Town Complex

 Guest Speaker Keith Rolenaitis, Care Coordinator of Laurel House, 224 Fair Street, Newark,   made a presentation on this new 2-bed home for the terminally ill and their families.  Lifetime Care provides the medical management (i.e., care plan, equipment, medication) as well as nursing care. Volunteers will be trained to fill the 240 shifts per month. Volunteers   complete a training program, and the first residents will be served by the second week of 2019.  More volunteers are needed, and donations are also accepted.  A wish list and other information can be found on their website: www.LaurelHouseComfortCare.org.

Minutes from the November 8, 2018 Town Board meeting were approved.  The Town Clerk report was tabled; the Police report was approved.  The Board received a thank you letter from the Macedon Library for their 2019 budget approval.  

Town of Macedon Highway Superintendent is accepting applications for a full-time highway employee. It will be advertised in the Town’s legal paper. Interested candidates can submit completed application/resume to Karrie Bowers, Macedon Town Clerk, 32 Main Street, Macedon, NY 14502 by January 14, 2019.

The Highway Superintendent received authorization to purchase a Volvo ECR235E off State Contract which will be expensed over 5 year period @ $31,006.82/year.

Special Use Permit Renewals were tabled until January 23, 2019 meeting.

The Board approved the following Mining Permits subject to any and all requirements deemed necessary by the Town engineer and shall expire December 31, 2019:  AEY – Daansen Road; Dendis Sand & Gravel – Macedon Center and Daansen Roads; Eastern Sand & Gravel – Walworth Road; Donald McPherson – Route 350; Walter Pulcini – Quaker Road; Gregory Smith – Walworth Road.

The Board authorized the Supervisor to sign the Energy Services Program Master Cost Recovery Agreement pending Attorney approval.

Highway – Encumber Funds was tabled.

• Chris Countryman spoke of the fences being put up for winter.  

• David McEwen shared design of the new Town Complex sign that will be installed.  

• There was brief discussion on plans for Taco Bell/service station.  

• Per Bruce Babcock, Gary LaBerge, board member for Palmyra Recreation, extended appreciation and gratitude to Town of Macedon for their contribution to their budget.

• Sandy Pagano attended a veterans appreciation and recognition event held in Williamson, and mentioned the names of local citizens who were honored at this event.

Harry Miller, resident, suggested that if local residents have not received their rebate checks for this year and/or last year, to call NYS Department of Taxation and Finance at (518) 457-2036.  This rebate is based on the school district staying within the 2% cap.  Sandy Pagano indicated this information will be included in the Town of Macedon website.  

It was suggested that Macedon Library be a site for a Christmas Craft Sale with local vendors, as other communities do during the holiday season.  This will be taken under consideration for 2019.

Per Police Chief John Colella, Rick Halvorsen will be hired as part-time Macedon police officer beginning January 1, 2019.  He is retired Wayne County Sheriff and has worked with Youth Explorers and schools during his career. 

Rene Herrmann, Teaching Assistant at Pal-Mac Middle School, announced the Robotics Team (grades 6,7,8) competed at the Regional Meet on November 19 and won Robot Design. They later went to Uof R on December 9 for the Championship Round and won for Research, against 44 other teams. 

The Board went into Executive Session and the General Meeting was adjourned at 8:36pm.                                      by Peggy Heerkens

MACEDON: Passed away on December 12, 2018. David was born August 1, 1930 to the late O. Byron and Jeannette Johnson. He was predeceased by his wife of 68 years, Nancy Johnson; brothers; Richard, Paul and Robert Johnson. David is survived by his children, Sharon (James) Reynolds, Linda (Patrick) Breen, and David L. (Leslie) Johnson; 8 grandchildren; 12 great grandchildren; sister, Betty (Jim) Booth; many nieces, nephews and other loving relative. David was a retiree of Mobil Foam after working there for over 30 years.  He had a life long dedication to his Christian beliefs and Seventh Day Adventist church. Family and friends may gather for a time of visitation from 3-5 PM on Saturday (December 22) at Murphy Funeral & Cremation Chapels, 1040 Rte. 31, Macedon, NY, where a memorial service will be held at 5 PM.  Interment in Woodlawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Waterbury SDA Church, 18 Manville St., Waterbury, CT 06704. 

NEW YORK (AP) A bigger share of U.S. drug overdose deaths are being caused by methamphetamine, government health officials reported.

The number of fatal overdoses involving meth more than tripled between 2011 and 2016, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported Wednesday. The percentage of overdose deaths involving meth grew from less than 5 percent to nearly 11 percent.

Meth is not the main killer among illicit drugs. Fentanyl was involved in the highest percentage of fatal overdoses in 2016, followed by heroin and cocaine. Meth was fourth.

But it was only eighth as recently as 2012.

It’s not clear why meth overdoses are growing, but some people who had been abusing opioid pain pills or shooting heroin have turned to meth, a stimulant, to offset the downer effects of those drugs, said Theodore Cicero, a Washington University researcher who has studied the rise of meth use among people who use opioid drugs.

“It’s a very dangerous drug to mess around with,” Cicero said.

Meth has become more prevalent in certain states, including West Virginia, which has the nation’s highest overdose death rate.

Brandon Kirk, a 31-year-old former pharmacy school student, abused prescription opioid painkillers for years but went into recovery earlier this year. In a recent interview, he said it’s become increasingly difficult to get opioid painkillers in that part of the state.

“It’s flooded with methamphetamine,” he said.

The CDC report looked at death certificates on 64,000 U.S. overdose deaths in 2016 and compared them with the five previous years. Many of the people who died had used multiple drugs, fentanyl was often in the mix.

Fewer than one-third of the heroin deaths involved heroin alone, and about a quarter of cocaine deaths were cocaine alone. About half of the meth death certificates listed that drug only.

By Kathleen Ronayne
Associated Press

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP)  Insurance claims from last month’s California wildfires already are at $9 billion and expected to increase, the state’s insurance commissioner announced Wednesday.

About $7 billion in claims are from the Camp Fire that destroyed the Northern California city of Paradise and killed at least 86 people, making it the deadliest U.S. wildfire in at least a century. The rest is from the Woolsey and Hill fires in Southern California.

Collectively, the fires destroyed or damaged more than 20,000 structures, with the vast majority in and around Paradise. On Tuesday, state and federal authorities estimated it will cost at least $3 billion just to clear debris.

“As the claims get perfected, as individuals get access to their former homes and neighborhoods, as they dialogue with their insurance companies and share more information about the scope of their loss, we expect these numbers to rise,” Insurance Commissioner Dave Jones said of the $9 billion estimate.

There are more than 28,000 claims for residential personal property, nearly 2,000 from commercial property and 9,400 in auto and other claims for the fires.

That’s well above the number of claims filed following a series of fires that tore through Northern California’s wine country last year. Losses from those fires were initially pegged at $3.3 billion but eventually grew to $10 billion.

While the Camp Fire destroyed about double the number of structures as the 2017 fires, home values in Butte County are far lower than those in Sonoma County. That’s part of the reason total claims may seem low compared to the 2017 figures, Jones said. Median home values in Sonoma County are more than double those in Butte.

Jones advised home owners to be cautious of “fraudsters and scam artists” trying to take advantage of vulnerable communities.

He also said its time for California to start rethinking how and if it builds in fire-prone areas. Ken Pimlott, outgoing director of the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection, told The Associated Press this week the state should consider banning construction in vulnerable areas.

Jones said local governments may not be fully considering the long-term impacts of building in areas at high risk of fire, floods and rising sea levels.

“That’s going to be a hard conversation. Everybody likes to build new, people obviously want to rebuild their communities,” he said. “We’re in a new era where these risks are so bad I think we’ve really got to take a look at how we’re making these decisions.”

Authorities are still determining what caused the fire.

Pacific Gas & Electric told regulators that a high-voltage power line malfunctioned at the time and spot that investigators believe the fire started on Nov. 8.

The San Francisco-based utility told the California Public Utilities Commission on Tuesday that several miles away workers found a fallen power pole and equipment with bullet holes.

A number of fire victims have filed lawsuits alleging that PG&E’s equipment started the fire that destroyed the town of Paradise and killed at least 86 people.

The cleanup costs for last month’s fires will far surpass the record expense of $1.3 billion the U.S. Army Corp of Engineers spent on debris removal in Northern California in 2017.

California Office of Emergency Services Director Mark Ghilarducci said the state will manage cleanup contracts this time. Last year, hundreds of Northern California homeowners complained that contractors paid by the ton hauled away too much dirt and damaged unbroken driveways, sidewalks and pipes.

The state OES spent millions repairing that damage.

Ghilarducci said the state OES will hire auditors and monitors to watch over debris removal in hopes of cutting down on the number of over-eager contractors.

“We learned a great number of things,” last year, Ghilarducci said.

He said the U.S. Corps of Engineers was asked to lead the effort last year because state resources were stretched thin after responding to more than a dozen wildfires. This year, he said state officials can manage the cleanup and costs will be shared among state, federal and local authorities.

Cleanup is expected to begin in January and take about a year to complete. State and federal officials are currently removing hazardous household materials from the damaged properties.

Twenty six members of the Newark High School WNHS Broadcasting Club at got an exciting behind-the-scenes look at the Entercom Rochester radio stations November 15th.

Accompanied by WNHS co-advisors Matt Holland (an NHS teacher assistant) and Scott Diamond (NSCD Broadcast TV/Social Media coordinator) the WNHS students who broadcast all kinds of live events at NHS like the morning announcements, concerts, athletic events, classroom project features and Board of Education meetings had a great time.

Holland said students got to talk with “many radio hosts “ – on-air personalities like Sandy Waters from 98.9 WBZA; Dave Kane from 96.5 WCMF; Whitney Young from 98 WPXY; Terry Clifford and Billy Kidd from 92.5 WBEE; and Mike Danger from ESPN  95.7 FM. Danger is also the program director for ESPN and WPXY.

“The students received several shout outs from different radio hosts on the air and got to see behind the scenes work that is done throughout the entire station,” Holland said.

And since the majority of the students in the club are interesting in pursuing careers in some type of broadcasting, it was a big deal.

NHS senior Kyle French said the field trip was “pretty sweet.”

“I got to meet Mike Danger which was really cool and I talked to him about a possible internship,” French said.  “We got to see a live workspace of what it’s like inside of a radio station, and it was really cool. I want to be a sports broadcaster, so actually seeing something within that field was amazing.”

Freshman Gabriella Taylor also said the overall experience was “really cool” because she got to see things that she had not seen before.

“I would recommend to anyone that can to go on this field trip and join WNHS. It’s a great learning experience for broadcasting, and its really fun.”

The Wayne County Office of the Sheriff reported the arrest on Monday (12/10) at 3:13 p.m. of a Williamson woman following a traffic stop in the Town of Sodus.

Deputies were dispatched to a vehicle and traffic complaint where it was alleged that a vehicle almost hit a school bus head on while traveling eastbound on Ridge Road in Williamson.

Deputies located the vehicle that matched the description and observed the vehicle Fail to Stop at a Stop Sign and Fail to Signal.

After making a traffic stop and further investigation, Deputies arrested Sandra A. Visconte-Larosa, age 56 2786 Shepherd Road in Williamson. Visconte-Larosa was found to be intoxicated and subsequently charged with Felony Driving While Intoxicated, Failure to Stop at a Stop Sign, and Failure to Signal. Visconte-Larosa refused to take the chemical test to determine the alcohol content of her blood.

Records show Visconte-Larosa  has a prior DWI conviction in  June of 2015. She was convicted in Williamson Court for a DWI accident from January 3, 2015, where she hit a fire hydrant, left the scene with her vehicle, only to hit a utility pole and guide wire, continue fleeing before being stopped by deputies further down the road.

Visconte-Larosa was arraigned in the Town of Sodus Court and released on her own recognizance, to reappear  on January 8, 2019.

The Cornell University’s Design Connect Team returned to the Village of Newark on Wednesday, December 12th, to present the community with a conceptual plan for the downtown area.

This plan was created utilizing information gathered from community members during an open-forum event this past fall. The Design Connect Team reviewed the suggestions made through Mapping, Collage, and Business Suggestion Stations, along with first-hand experiences navigating on foot and vehicle during visits to the village, to create a new vision for downtown.

The major theme of this new vision is the recognition of three major axes, or “poles”, that surround the downtown business section.

The Civic Pole is designated at the Port of Newark and is essentially the space where the Erie Canal is the most visible in the downtown village area. The Cultural Pole includes the Public Library to the southwest, with the Recreation Pole situated at the site of the Alex Eligh Community Center.  Within each of these poles, the Design Connect Team identified both positive features as well as problematic ones to be addressed through further consideration of the model.

The importance of prioritizing pedestrian crossings and including more seating options in the village was noted as a need for the Civic Pole, as well as specific suggestions from the community including a dog park or amphitheater near the canal, additional cafes with outdoor seating options.

The potential to replace the diagonal street parking in the Cultural Pole with usable space, allowing for more activities housed inside the Public Library to be held outside, was another suggestion.

The Recreational Pole was noted for high interest by community members, but perhaps in need of modernization or additional features. The Design Connect Team noted that one particular strength of the current downtown structure, the abundance of parking lots, could provide the village with an opportunity to create multi-functional permeable surface spaces that could act as hubs for seasonal activities such as outdoor markets or an ice skating rink.

Additionally, the creation of a unified aesthetics concept for the entire downtown area, along with more outdoor seating options, bike racks, and flexible use space was also suggested.

During the follow-up commentary session, Mayor Jonathan Taylor spoke highly of the Design Connect Team and the concepts they created using the community input.

“It is interesting to have this group involved, to see our village through their lens,” he said, “the lens of the young professional that we would like to draw to Newark.”

The complete report will be made available on the Village of Newark website.

Times writer Casey Carpenter

Amethyst Jarvis

State Troopers out of Wolcott reported stopping a vehicle for a Failure to Stop for a Stop Sign violation on Route 88 in the Town of Sodus at 9:30 p.m. on Friday (12/8).

Following the stop, troopers  noticed the driver acting suspiciously and  noticed a bag under her leg with what appeared to be suboxone strips, assorted drugs and cash.

The driver admitted having some marijuana in her purse. A further search of the driver’s purse led to the discovery of some marijuana, scales used for weighing drugs, and more assorted pills and drugs.

The driver, Amethyst Jarvis , age 24, of 4949 Ridge Road in Williamson was found to be in possession of twenty hits of LSD (lysergic acid diethylamide), 16 1/2 Ecstasy pills, 28 Oxycodone pills, 77 Suboxone strips and some Marijuana. Also seized was $500 in cash.

Jarvis was subsequently arrested for  two counts of Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the Fourth Degree; two counts of Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance-With Intent to Sell in the Fourth Degree and one Count on Unlawful Possession of Marijuana.

Jarvis was arraigned in Sodus Town Court and remanded to jail on $15,000 cash/$30,000 bond. She appeared for a preliminary hearing on Thursday and will reappear in Sodus Court on January 9, 2019. Her car was turned over to a friend.

A record check showed Jarvis had no prior criminal history.

Ironically, Jarvis had contacted the State Police out of Williamson the day before her arrest to report a boyfriend had stolen $600 from a safe at her residence.  Several days after her drug arrest she told police she “found” the money.

Jarvis also told troopers she has a fiance, currently serving a sentence at the Bare Hill Correctional Facility.