February 25, 2018
Issue No. 8
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West Edition
Distributed to Bergen, Clarendon, Holley-Murray and Brockport-Sweden
Sweden to pursue Owens Road sidewalk grant funding The Town of Sweden is seeking public support in order to pursue grant funding for a sidewalk on Owens Road from the existing sidewalk (along the west side of Lowe’s) north into the Village of Brockport and south to Brockport Spencerport Road. Safety is the primary concern, as pedestrian traffic has increased significantly along the heavily traveled roadway. The sidewalk project could be a joint opportunity with the Village of Brockport in order to continue the sidewalk into the Village from Owens Road at State Street and/or South Avenue. In order to pursue the funding, the town needs to gather community support. Residents may submit letters of support to: Supervisor, Town of Sweden, 18 State Street, Brockport, NY 14420, or call 637-7588 for more information. The funding application is due soon, so time is of the essence.
Buy and sell at the Hilton Community Indoor Flea Market The Village of Hilton Community Center will hold an Indoor Community Flea Market on Saturday, April 14 located at 59 Henry Street, Hilton. Spaces are currently available at $20 for a 4’ x 10’ area and sellers keep the proceeds. To reserve a space, pick up an application at locations including Parma Public Library, Mainly Books on Main Street in Hilton, Hilton Community Center (in Village office or Ingham Room), and Parma Town Hall. Make checks payable to Pat Clark and send the application and check by March 30 to Hilton Community Flea Market, 971 Hamlin Center Road, Hamlin, NY 14464. Set up time will be Friday, April 13 from 6 to 9 p.m. only. The Flea Market will take place from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. the next day. Coffee and donuts will be available to purchase in the morning in the Ingham Room (first floor, southern end of building). Hot dogs, chili, pop and other goodies will also be available. A portion of the proceeds will go to the Friends of the Parma Public Library, Hilton Parma Emergency Food Shelf, and Kathleen Ann Tenney Animal Shelter. For more information, call Pat at 752-0515 between 9 a.m. and 7 p.m.
Spencerport native helps train the Navy’s best pilots at TOPGUN In Nevada’s high desert is the Navy’s premiere tactical air warfare training center, home to the Naval Aviation Warfighting Development Center and it’s Strike Fighter Tactics Instructor program, known to the world as TOPGUN. A 2010 E.J. Wilson High School graduate and Spencerport native is part of the Navy’s finest aviation fighter training facility in the world. Petty Officer 2nd Class Jacob Glende is an aviation warfare systems operator working with the NAS Fallon Search and Rescue stationed aboard Naval Air Station Fallon, Nevada. As a Navy aviation warfare systems operator working with search and rescue, Glende is responsible for providing high altitude technical search and rescue capabilities for Naval Aviation Warfighter Development Center, NAS Fallon and the surrounding area as well as specialized water rescue. “I was considering a few options, but ultimately decided to join the Navy because it offered more adventure and opportunities,” said Glende. TOPGUN began 48 years ago with the determination of nine pilots, the skepticism of the government and almost no budget as history would recall. In the early years it turned the tide of a losing air war in Vietnam, revolutionized military doctrine, inspired a Hollywood blockbuster and attracted and trained the best allied pilots and air crew from all over the world. Glende plays a crucial role in the overall mission that flies over 5,000 adversary sorties per year in support of the Navy and Marine Corps Active and Reserve fleet and replacement squadrons, carrier air wings and marine aircraft groups including the United States Air Force, Air Force Reserve and Air National Guard and Canadian Forces. “Nowhere in the world does the Navy have the ability to train as we do in NAS Fallon,” said NAS Fallon Commanding Officer Capt. David Halloran. “The Navy specifically chose NAS Fallon as the location for Top Gun and the Naval Special Warfare Tactical Ground Mobility Training Center because of the desert climate, mountainous terrain, and sophisticated ranges available in northern Nevada. Every Carrier Air Wing and Navy Seal Team is required to receive the essential training provided here prior to being deployed in theater.” According to Navy officials, TOPGUN is highly competitive and exposes Navy and Marine Corps pilots to the
Petty Officer 2nd Class Jacob Glende. Provided photo. most demanding training scenarios in fighter aviation led by some of the most talented pilots in the world. Each pilot is hand-selected for air-to-air and air-to-ground training and subsequently, as a TOPGUN instructor. “Successfully completing rescue swimmer school is an accomplishment I am very proud of,” said Glende. Glende also said they are proud to serve at the center of excellence for naval aviation, training and tactics development. The future of U.S. aviation depends on the Navy’s ability to achieve their vision for defeating tomorrow’s air threats with the support of the ground crews and pilots. “Serving in the Navy means being accountable for all of my actions and always reminds me to strive to be honorable,” added Glende. Provided information
March Mayhem to benefit family of injured C-C 10th grader March Mayhem again returns to Churchville-Chili on Saturday, March 3, in the Middle School Gym C starting at 1 p.m. This event is the 21st annual Churchville Lions vs LEOs benefit basketball game. This fun and popular event will benefit the family of Logan Biedrzcki. Logan is a 10th grader at Churchville-Chili and a member of the school Ski Team who was severely injured on January 19 while at Bristol Mountain. Logan broke his left leg in three places and suffered a head injury that resulted in a swelling of his brain. He was at Strong Memorial Hospital Intensive Care Unit for five days undergoing intense trauma treatment. He is restricted to home now, where he requires
extensive physical therapy and tutoring to maintain his school work. His parents and older sisters have all had to adjust their schedules to help with this care. Logan’s friends and classmates will be on hand to participate in this fun exhibition where the principle goal is to help his family with the medical expenses involved. All proceeds from this event will be donated to his family. Donations may also be sent to the Churchville-Chili LEO Club at the senior high school address or given to any member of the Churchville Lions Club. All involved are hoping for a similar success story from last year. The 2017 benefit game was for Alex Voglewede who, while entering his junior year, was diagnosed with
Leukemia. After extensive chemotherapy treatments and much tutoring, Alex is now in remission and all set to graduate with his class this June. Alex was an integral part of the school soccer team which went to sectionals last fall, and was named to the All Greater Rochester soccer team. He will be attending college in the fall, where he plans to pursue a career in his dream field of aeronautics. For 21 years the LEO Club has been comprised of students in grades 7 through 12 who have performed a wide variety of community service activities, and is proudly sponsored by the Churchville Lions Club. Provided information