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January 16, 2022
Issue No. 3
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Hilton High School Sources of Strength peer leaders model their new t-shirts courtesy of the Class of 1970.
Hilton Class of 1970 makes donation to enhance learning and special events The Hilton High School Class of 1970 has made a donation of $20,000 to the Hilton School District to celebrate their 50th reunion. “The gift is a thank you for the great start HCS gave us preparing our class for college and career,” said Nancy Leport, 1970 Hilton graduate. “The money is to be used to fund non-budget items to enhance classroom learning and special events.”
Teachers and administrators simply fill out an application that is submitted to the Class of 1970 Committee for approval through the Office of Instruction. In October, High School Principal Dr. Jeff Green and Kate Gilmore-Tep, English teacher and Sources of Strength advisor, submitted a grant application to purchase t-shirts for Sources of Strength peer leaders. “The kids loved it and so we are very appreciative as t-shirts are one of those things
that aren’t required/necessary, but positively impact the school community,” said Green. In its third year, Sources of Strength is a nationally recognized, research-based program that empowers students to find strengths within themselves and adult connections within the school and community that serve to protect them during difficult times. Rather than focusing on risk factors, warning signs, and stories of trauma, Sources of Strength takes an upstream approach
to prevention by focusing on strengths, resiliency, and connectedness. Students from various peer groups are nominated by their teachers and participate in training. The group meets monthly to develop strategic messaging campaigns with the goal of having an impact on school environment, peer group norms, and individual factors that are protective against bullying, substance abuse, mental illness, and violence. Provided information and photo
Town of Sweden historian retires Town of Sweden Historian Kathleen Goetz has retired after 21 years in the post. Mrs. Goetz, who resides in the village of Brockport with her husband Dr. James Goetz, will be honored by the
Kathleen Goetz. File photo.
Sweden Town Board at the January 25 Town Board meeting. Mrs. Goetz worked tirelessly to create the Sweden Farmers Museum by helping to restore the building; collect, inventory, and label artifacts; and host tours and special events. She volunteered for years at the annual Harvest Festival and helped plan the Town of Sweden’s bicentennial celebration events in 2014. She has written many informative articles featured in the Town newsletter, the Snapshots, and helped many people research local history. Mrs. Goetz continues to serve on the Town’s Landmark Advisory Board as she has since 2010. She belongs to several other local historical groups. “Kathy’s efforts to preserve and share the Town of Sweden’s history has made her an important part of that history,” said Supervisor Kevin Johnson. “We look forward to honoring her service.” The January 25 Town Board meeting begins at 6 p.m. and is open to the public. Provided information
The Hamlin Lions Club along with the Hamlin VFW Post 6703 were able to provide funds to the Hamlin Public Library to purchase a new DVD/CD resurfacer machine. This machine is important to the library to help keep DVDs and CDs in the best working condition so they do not have to spend funds buying new ones. Pictured (l-r) are Greg Speer, Christine Gates, and Diane Hankinson. Provided information and photo.