Greece News September/October 2023

Greece nine-year-old writes a book to encourage others

by Tami Raco

Kayleigh Arcarese, a student from Paddy Hill Elementary School, took her school writing assignment beyond anyone’s expectations. At the end of third grade last spring, Kayleigh’s teacher asked the class to complete a writing assignment. Kayleigh wrote a story about a “potato” who started at a new school and really wanted to be accepted and have friends. Her idea evolved from a classroom writing assignment, to a journey that no one expected.

Kayleigh worked diligently to create hand drawn pictures about this potato’s journey in making friends at his new school. She then typed out her story to be like a book, included her drawings, printed the pages out, then stapled it and showed it to her parents, Kelly and Tom Arcarese. They were really “blown away” with what their daughter created, turning her writing assignment into a homemade book.

“When I came home and saw the homemade book, I said to my wife, ‘Wow this is really good,’” Tom Arcarese said. Kelly and Tom were not only impressed by the heartfelt inspirational message written in the book, but also by the creativity in the artwork and

their young daughter’s initiative to design it into a book. “Kayleigh has become friends with international students who have come to her school. She has friends that speak different languages and are from Ukraine and Vietnam. Based on her experiences with these friends, she tied other cultures into the book. We were impressed by Kayleigh’s commitment to complete this book. She would come home from school after a long day and spend her free time working on it,” Kelly said. This led to her parents researching how to publish Kayleigh’s writing into a book that can be used to help encourage other children who are moving, going to a new school, and facing the challenge of making new friends.

The book, The Potato Who JUST Wanted a Friend, is available on Amazon and will soon be available at Barnes and Noble. The book was released on August 15, with more than 100 books sold in the first week. Kayleigh has been invited to have a table at Greece Central School’s “Back to School Bash” where she can display her book and the inspiring message to help others adjusting to a new continue on page 6

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Kayleigh Arcarese took a school writing project and turned it into a book to encourage children who are adjusting to new situations.

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school. She was also featured on local television news stations including Bright Spot on WHAM, News 8, and Good Day Rochester (Fox). “I feel like a celebrity, and it’s been really cool,” Kayleigh said with a smile. Kayleigh set up a lemonade stand at her house where people who purchased the book could get them personally autographed. Brandyn, Kayleigh’s older brother, was asked how he felt about his sister’s book and the media exposure, “I like it, it has been cool,” he said.

The Arcarese family is working at making the book available in local libraries and it is already featured at Kelly’s hometown of Dunkirk in their South Dayton Library. Kelly is a Greece Central school counselor and feels it is great timing for the book to help children as they return to school.

As Kayleigh enters fourth grade this fall, she really hopes that her book will help other children make new friends and be a good friend. She also wants her writing to inspire others to “Don’t give up, and keep trying.” She is considering writing a series about the “potato.” When Kayleigh was asked if she wanted to be an author when she grows up, she chuckled and said, “No, I want to be a school counselor like my mom and help teach kids how to be nice. That seems like a fun job!”

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Kayleigh with her parents, Kelly and Tom Arcarese, and her brother, Brandyn. Photo by Karen Fien.

As we head into the Fall Season, I reflect back on this summer and all of the fun events and activities that took place this year.

We welcomed a couple new businesses to town this past month. The Great American Diner recently opened at 850 Long Pond Road. The food offered here is made with fresh and locallysourced ingredients. Congratulations to owners Brian O’Reilly, Angelo Valente, and Tony DeRosa! Another highly-anticipated restaurant – Bozza Pasta – opened its doors this summer. Owners Mike and Marisa Bozza and Jake Fabry opened shop at 462 Elmridge Center Drive. Plaza. We are always excited to welcome new restaurants to the Town of Greece and give residents more options for eating out. Be sure to check out these two new wonderful additions to our town!

During the August meeting of the Greece Town Board, we recognized Town of Greece Planning Board Chairman Al Fisher. Al has served on the Planning Board for 45 years – with 32 of those years serving in the position of Chairman.

Despite the weather, our August Food Truck Rodeo and Summer Concert was a blast! Hundreds came out to enjoy a tasty meal from one of many local food vendors.

As always, I enjoy hearing feedback from residents about programming and other Town-related matters. If you have any concerns, please do not hesitate to contact my office or visit our website. Keep on the look-out for additional details regarding town sponsored events and news on my Facebook page: Bill Reilich Greece Town Supervisor.

From the office of The Supervisor, Bill Reilich

“Fire and Life Safety Award”

presented by Ridge Road Fire District

Ten year-old Greece resident, Andrew Trammell, woke up in the early morning hours on June 24, 2023 to the smell of smoke, and the sound of the smoke alarm. He immediately woke the rest of his sleeping family, including a disabled family member, and guided them safely out of the house. He then called 911.

Andrew knew exactly what to do because the family had a plan. “We need people to have things figured out before the emergency. During an emergency is not the time to try to figure anything out. In this case, the family had working alarms and an exit plan, including a plan for their disabled member of the family,” said RRFD Battalion Chief Brian Gebo. Firefighters were there within two minutes and everyone was out of the home safely. Firefighters say Andrew’s quick actions and the family’s planning made their job easier.

On Friday, August 25, 2023, Andrew was honored at the Ridge Road Fire Station. He was presented a “Fire and Life Safety Award Certificate,” followed by a dessert reception in his honor, attended by family, friends and the firefighting community. Andrew was also able to tour the fire station, meet the firefighters and review all of the equipment used in firefighting. He posed, with a huge smile, for pictures behind the wheel of a firetruck.

The Exit Drill In The Home (EDITH) plan is a program that the fire district presents to schools, and to the community. EDITH, is practiced at schools, and during the presentation, RRFD asks the community to plan and practice a home escape plan.

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Andrew is pictured, with his big smile, behind the wheel of a firetruck at the station. RRFD Captain Michael Mullen, who nominated Andrew for the award, is with him. Photo by Karen Fien

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outside the home. When firefighters can be assured that everyone is out of the home, that obviously makes an emergency event a lot less stressful and firefighters can concentrate on putting the fire out. As in this case, Andrew’s quick actions allowed the firefighters to put the fire out rapidly, limiting the amount of damage it could do to the home and personal items.

Following are guidelines from the RRFD’s website for fire safety in the home:

•A closed door may slow the spread of smoke, heat and fire.

•Install smoke alarms in every sleeping room and on every level of the home.

•CO alarms generally go one on each floor of a home.

•Smoke alarms, if hardwired, should be interconnected so that when one sounds, they all sound.

•Large homes may need extra alarms.

•Test your smoke and CO alarms at least once a month and

Greece Historical Society

Upcoming Events on Historical Society Calendar

·Tuesday, October 14, Bringing Kids and Historians Together, presented by Tony Stevens-Oliver and Vicki Profit.

·Tuesday, November 14, Pioneer Families of Greece II, presented by Marie Poinan and Jo Ann Ward Snyder.

·Tuesday, January 9, Indigenous People’s Rights in Western NY, presented by Professor Michael Oberg.

The Historical Society has moved their fall programs to the GCSD Transportation & Support Service Facility’s multipurpose

room at 1790 Latta Road, Greece. This is a new, temporary location, for Tuesday evening programs. The Society would like to thank Superintendent Kathleen Graupman and Executive Director of Student Operations and Athletics, David Richardson for offering this fine facility. If you plan to attend any Fall Tuesday programs at the Latta Road facility, enter the parking lot from School Street between the building and the fire house and use the east door.

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Andrew Trammell, with his Fire and Life Safety Award, at the reception held by the RRFD in his honor. Andrew is surrounded by family, friends and members of the Greece firefighting community. Photos by Karen Fien

Town of Greece holds Proclamation Ceremony

Board.

Ceremony, during the Town Board meeting, to recognize Alvin Fisher, Chairman of the Town of Greece Planning Board.

Al was appointed to the Town of Greece Planning Board on September 5, 1978. He served for 45 years on the Planning Board, 32 of those years being in the position of Chairman. During his tenure, more than 10,000 single family homes have been built in Greece. In addition to serving on the Greece Planning Committee, Al has served as both Vice Chairman and Chairman of the Monroe County Planning Council and as Vice Chairman of the Monroe County Planning Board. He was also a member of the Greece Board of Education.

Outside of his service on Planning Boards, Al worked for Kodak for over 40 years. Recreationally, Al coached boys and girls soc-

cer and boys basketball. Through the YMCA, he served as an Indian Guides Nation Chief and Trailblazers Chairman. Al also taught religious education through Mother of Sorrows Church and Saint Charles Borromeo Church.

One passion of Al’s is music. He is a talented musician who owns 65 different musical instruments. Al enjoys spending time with his wife, six children, 16 grandchildren, and one great granddaughter.

“Al is truly a genuine and dedicated public servant. He is wellrespected by his fellow board members, staff, residents, and the development community. We are proud to have him serve on the Town of Greece Planning Board,” Supervisor Bill Reilich said during the ceremony.

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Local Wellness businesses launch Grand Opening at Elm Ridge Center

by Tami Raco

On Friday, September 29, 2023, the community is invited to attend the Live Well Fest. The event is a grand opening and celebration of wellness minded businesses now open at the newly renovated Elm Ridge Center in Greece.

The Live Well Fest is a collaboration of twelve businesses that have recently opened to provide healthy living options to the community. On Friday, September 29, from noon to 7PM, there will be raffles, giveaways, live entertainment, and specials to celebrate these wellness businesses and the community they serve.

Bert’s Bikes will have a tent providing free drinks and food, as well as electric bike demos and test drives. Atlas Fitness will be offering free day passes, all day long, to come in and try a workout in their brand-new facility. Free body fat assessments are also available. HD Performance Athlete Training and Lion and Lamb Fitness will also be part of the Live Well fest with specials, demos and pop-up classes. There will be healthy and delicious food options and live music at Cotoletta. Bozza Pasta will be providing free tastings of their Italian food line. Try tasty options at Refresh Café and Smoothie Bar and Drip Ice Cream. Tigerlyfe energy drink will have a tent giving out free energy drink samples. Fast Lane Apparel will be featuring their custom apparel as well as Goods Galore showcasing a line of healthy living merchandise.

Beach Perio, Implants & Medspa will be introducing their full menu of wellness services to help you look and feel your best!

Elm Ridge Center has recently undergone a major renovation from being a desolate plaza in 2020, to now, a thriving shopping center at almost full occupancy. The rebirth of the Center began in 2021 when Wegman Companies, Inc. purchased 350,000 square feet of parcel representing the majority of the Elm Ridge Center. When they took over the plaza it was barely 25% occupancy, and in need of much work. Renovations and updates, including a new courtyard, has the center looking beautiful and bustling at 95% occupancy. According to Jay Wegman, VP of Operations, “Since the plaza make over, traffic has increased over 200%.”

The plaza is located conveniently at 4100 West Ridge Road in Greece, very close to Parma, which makes it easy access to many who live anywhere in Greece and the westside suburbs. People from Hamlin, Brockport, Spencerport, Churchville and as far as Bergen come to the plaza regularly for the gym, great dining options, unique shopping as well as other wellness related services. “We really envisioned it to be a destination center, a place where people could come, gather, eat, shop, and work out,” Wegman said.

For more information on the Live Well Fest visit the facebook event page at https://fb.me/e/17tyIzPNN For more information on Elm Ridge Center visit their facebook page https://www.facebook.com/ROCelmridge/

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by Barbara Burke

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The Greece Central School District Blue Knights Marching Band began in 2003 as a parade band, with the goal of participating in local community parades. The band has evolved into an award winning competitive field band, traveling across Western and Central New York State competing on Saturdays against other New York State school marching bands.

Greece Blue Knights members are made up of students in grades 6-12, in the Greece Central School District, with all eight Middle and High Schools represented, and over 100 students involved in the band. According to their website the Blue Knights are, “A field band that performs a choreographed routine combining musicianship and athleticism. Shows last about eight min-

utes and are performed on the football field. There are usually 3-4 movements of music that tell a story, or are centered on a theme. The band is comprised of a front-end ensemble, including instruments like marimbas and large drums; the brass, such as trumpets and trombones; the woodwinds, including saxophones and flutes, and last but not least the drumline with marching snare, bass and tenor drums. A color guard brings it together by adding visual effects, dance, flag work, and rifle tosses.”

Eligibility to participate in the marching band requires the student be in 6-12 grade. To play a musical instrument in this group the student must be currently taking a curricular program course at school, chorus, band, orchestra or theory. Chorus and orches-

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tra students are encouraged to learn a percussion instrument or to join the Colorguard.

The Colorguard is made up of students in grades 6-12 in the Greece Central School District. A Colorguard performs a choreographed routine combining interpretive dance and athleticism, their role is to interpret the music that tells a story, or are centered on a theme. A Colorguard works together with the band ensemble. Students in drama, dance, gymnastics, band, orchestra or chorus typically join the “Guard.”

Each year the the marching band has a new theme. This year the theme is “The Seasons” with themed flags and costumes to represent the four seasons, kites for Spring, flowers for Summer, leaves for Fall and snowflakes for Winter. Band rehearsals are on Tuesday and Thursday from 6:30-8:30, with Saturday morning rehearsals during the fall competition season.

The Marching Band season is April through October, with their final performance at the end of October at the New York State Field Band Competition held at the JMA Wireless Dome in Syracuse. This year’s final will be held on Sunday, October 29, 2023.

Brian King has been the marching band director since July of 2023. King has been a teacher in the Greece Central School District for 23 years, and is currently the High School band director at Greece Athena. “I have been involved in marching arts since 1978. I started marching in the drum and bugle corps in Fairport, and was a member of the Empire Statesmen Drum & Bugle Corps for 20 years. During these years I gained experience working, instructing and competing in a marching band. We traveled the

world together, and gained a wealth of experience,” King said.

As Director of the Blue Knights, King says he needs to be a “Jack of all Trades.” “My major instrument is the drum, so I focus on coaching the drumline. I work to give the kids what they need through instruction, and encourage them to work in the moment so that they can become better on the field.” King is assisted by an instructional staff, consisting of ten adults. King also handles the administrative duties involved with being the band director, including travel logistics, budget, human resources, discipline, policy and procedures, and working with parents and the boosters. “I have been able to hire an instructional team that I call the Dream Team. They are people that give the students the best chance to achieve personal and group success,” King said.

Kristen Costa is the Director of the Colorguard which consists of 40 members who provide the visual support to the musicians. The Colorguard are the flag, saber and rifle carriers who lead the band with a choreographed dance, providing a visual interpretation of the music. Costa has worked in a colorguard since the 1990s, starting off in the Bishop Kearney High School colorguard. She was also a member of the Empire Statesmen, coordinating choreography for the band. She has worked with the Greece Marching Band since 2019, and is the Assistant Director of the band. Costa’s approach to working with the Colorguard is to encourage them to work together as a group. “The kids learn a lot as a member of a marching band. There are many life lessons including working together as a team and learning about responsibility. We encourage everyone that is interested to come to a practice and observe. We love new members, and there is no experience necessary to participate, we teach you everything you need to know. Dance and gymnastics experience is always a plus. Marching band is truly a “Sport of the Arts” which builds endurance and strength. I truly love it, that’s why I’ve been in it so long,” she said.

For the past two years, the Colorguard has had a Winterguard program where the Colorguard competes indoors all throughout the winter months. A Winterguard provides the opportunity to practice all year long and keep skills sharp for the Marching Band season. Costa encourages anyone with questions to contact her at kristen.costa@greececsd.org

Susan Stanton is coordinator of the fundraising efforts for the Blue Knights. Stanton is a former special education and art teacher. “Two of my children are in the band and I attend the parents meetings. I made several suggestions for fundraising, and before I knew it, I was put in charge of the fundraising efforts. It takes a lot of money to keep the band going, and we receive a lot of support from our community,” she said. To find out about the many fundraisers and other ways to support the band visit the Greece Blue Knights Facebook page.

The public is invited to attend the Greece Marching Band 7th Annual Marching Olympiad, a NYSFBC Show, to be held on October 21, 2023 at Greece Athena Stadium, 800 Long Pond Road, Rochester. Gates open at 5:00PM and tickets are $9.00. Six marching bands, from around New York State, will compete at Greece’s home stadium.

For more information on the Greece Blue Knights Marching Band visit www.greececsd.org/greecemarchingband

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Photos by Karen Fien

Celebrating 41 Years ~ 2023

Over 100 Arts & Crafts Vendors

Farmers Market,

Corey’s Apple Pond, Craft Raffle, Visa Gift Card Raffle, Commemorative Apple Fest Merch, Community Row, Village Historian, Flu Shots, Apple Pie Baking Contest, Collectors Sale

Apple Growers

Apples, Baked Goods and Cider

Live Entertainment for the Whole Family

Sat., September 30 10am to 5pm Sun., October 1 10am to 4:30pm

PARKING INFORMATION:

Festival parking is available at Hilton High School, 400 East Avenue. Free shuttle service to the Apple Fest Grounds is available 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Saturday and 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Sunday. Accessible parking and shuttle are also available at the high school, free of charge. If walking, the Apple Fest Grounds are located at 59 Henry St.

There is ABSOLUTELY NO PARKING OR DROP-OFF at the Apple Fest grounds, or adjacent village streets. Violators will be towed at vehicle owner’s expense.

Sponsored by Monroe County Happy Pirates, Farmer Tom, Kaizen Ridge Farm, Hilton HS Marching Band, Wood Carving Demonstration, Midnight Storm, Shari Ratka, and much more!

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At Village Elementary School

The 2023 Apple Fest Auto Show will take place Saturday, September 30th at the Village Elementary School, and will celebrate the 70th Anniversary of the Corvette!

Gates open at 8am, awards at 4pm. Pre-register online at HiltonAppleFestAutoShow.org or by mail for $15 by 9/22. Day-of-show registration is $20. (CASH ONLY).

PLEASE: NO ANIMALS, SKATES OR BIKES

Nearly 200 Volunteers participated in Community Service Projects during “LOVE WEEK”

Lakeshore Community Church hosted its 6th Annual Community Service Initiative, “LOVE WEEK,” during the week of August 19 thru 26, 2023. 185+ volunteers took part in 16 service projects in the greater Rochester area throughout the week. Collectively, volunteers contributed nearly 400 hours of service to several community organizations and locations. Activities included delivering food to first responders, cleaning up local parks and beaches, serving ice cream to senior citizens, praying for passersby on street corners, and more.

The week-long event, which debuted in 2017, seeks to remind the Rochester community through acts of service that they are loved by Jesus Christ. Marked by bright green tee-shirts, this year’s LOVE WEEK volunteers featured people of all ages and backgrounds, many of whom have served in prior years.

“This is LOVE WEEK. We spread love throughout the Greece and Gates Fire districts. We brought them breakfast to let them know how appreciated they are to our communities,” wrote LOVE WEEK volunteer Wendy Simbolini in a Facebook Post about her participation in a project serving firefighters in the towns of Greece and Gates. Projects continued throughout the entire

About Lakeshore Community Church

Led by Senior Pastor Vince DiPaola, Lakeshore is a nondenominational church in Greece, NY. Its services feature engaging music and relevant, biblically-based messages. Children’s programs are offered for infants through high school age.

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LOVE Week members held an Ice Cream Social for Elderwood Village Senior Living residents.

the first floor, multiple classroom spaces, a large teaching kitchen and a sunroom dining area. The upstairs will feature office space and five bedrooms to be used as farmer’s residences. Not to be confused with a day program, this will offer five units for people of all abilities, providing the opportunity to learn, work and live at the farm and to grow their skills in farming, independent living skills and/or to be a great training stay for people seeking jobs in social work. The possibilities are endless with this innovative approach.

Jennyrae Brongo, Founder & CEO of Homesteads For Hope said, “Since 2020, Homesteads for Hope has been flooded with people seeking community – and that’s people of all ages and abilities. We’ve supported home-schooled families, special needs families, people out of work and students seeking opportunities to keep active. Homesteads keeps reimagining its mission, and realizes everyone deserves a place to belong, a place to grow their talent and purpose. There is nothing better than being in nature’s classroom, having a community of acceptance, and helping others while helping yourself. As we move forward with this milestone project,

On Saturday, October 7, 2023, Homesteads For Hope will host their “Forever HOMEcoming,” a Block Party for all neighbors, and the community, to come see what the organization has to offer, and what the future holds. Brongo explains it as, “Arrive as a stranger, but leave as family. Our goal for the event is to celebrate this major milestone, and to welcome people to its mission going forward.”

Tickets to the event are $25, with kids under 10 years of age free. It includes live music all evening, multiple food trucks, farm fun activities and a fundraising auction. Sponsorships starting at $1,000 are available for the event as well, and all financial contributions support the final budget to finish the house, with a goal of at least $150,000 raised to cover the interior finishes, furniture, fixtures, technology, and final pavement in front of the home. The Forever Homestead will end up being a $1.2 million project with hundreds of local contributions that have supported and funded its completion thus far.

For more information on Homesteads For Hope Community Farm visit www.homesteadsforhope.org.

Drivers urged to be cautious as schools reopen

The New York Association for Pupil Transportation (NYAPT) is reminding drivers to be extra careful this year as school districts begin to reopen across the state. The Association is also alerting parents and caregivers that there could be disruptions to school transportation this year as school districts continue to face an unprecedented shortage in school bus drivers driven by the ongoing demand for workers across the state.

According to a statewide survey of school bus drivers conducted by NYAPT, an estimated 50,000 motorists in New York illegally pass stopped school buses every day school is in session – endangering students and putting their lives at risk.

“Providing New York’s school-age children a safe school bus ride to and from school each day is our top priority, and we urge all drivers to do their part and be extra cautious as schools reopen,” said NYAPT President and Transportation Director at Coxsackie-Athens School District, Ted Nugent. “We are asking drivers to avoid distractions while driving, be aware that school buses are back on the roads, and to always stop when they see those red lights flashing on a school bus because students’ lives depend on it.”

New York State Vehicle and Traffic law requires all vehicles to come to a full stop when approaching a school bus stopped with red lights flashing. Red flashing lights indicate that a child is either boarding or disembarking a school bus. New York state law prohibits the passing of a school bus that is stopped with red lights flashing regardless of your direction of travel, even if there is a multi-lane or divided highway.

Penalties for a first-time offense include a fine from $250 to $400, five points on your license and the possibility of 30 days in jail. A second conviction within three years will result in a $600 to $750 fine and up to 180 days in jail; while three or more convictions will result in a fine from $750 to $1,000, mandatory revocation of your driver’s license, and up to 180 days in jail.

NYAPT Executive Director David Christopher said, “Riding a school bus is the safest way for a student to get to and from school each day, and we hope drivers across the state will do their part to keep it that way.”

NYAPT is also alerting parents and caregivers that the New York school transportation industry, like many other school transportation providers across the country, is still experiencing some levels of shortage in school bus driver staffing. A recent survey of

NYAPT membership indicates 60% of respondents need to hire more school bus driving staff.

“While Governor Hochul and the legislature have made important policy changes to assist schools with recruiting and retaining school bus drivers, many school transportation departments are still struggling to address the driver shortage problem,” said NYAPT Executive Director Dave Christopher. “We ask that parents and caregivers who experience delays in school bus service or have transportation routes temporarily eliminated due to lack of drivers, be patient and have back up plans for transporting their children to and from school.”

NYAPT also asks that everyone please be patient with their school transportation personnel who might be feeling the pressures of providing transportation services with limited resources.

Finally, the Association is urging people who are looking for a rewarding part time job to consider applying to become a school bus driver. The job has many benefits such as a flexible schedule, competitive hourly pay, employer provided health insurance, the ability to be home with your school-age children when schools are closed, and in many cases a generous benefits package.

Contact your local school district or private school transportation provider to find out more about becoming a school bus driver.

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Chamber Offers Collette Trips to Portugal and Greece

The Greece Regional Chamber of Commerce and Collette have lined up exciting trips to Portugal and Greece in 2024! Special package pricing is available for those who reserve by the specified date for each trip. In addition, Chamber members receive a discount when booking by the deadline for each trip: Sunny Portugal 10/3/2023; and Greece Island Hopper, 11/10/2023.

“Collette is one of the Chamber’s larger business members with over 100 years of experience as an international tour operator. We are proud to partner with them in bringing exciting and unique trips of high quality and value to our members and to the general public in our region and beyond,” said Greece Regional Chamber President and CEO Sarah E. Lentini.

While membership is not required to participate in the travel program, Greece Regional Chamber Associate and Busi-

ness members are eligible for travel discounts on many destinations. The public can find additional trips and more information on the Chamber’s travel program by visiting www.GreeceChamber.org, emailing Info@GreeceChamber.org, or calling 585.227.7272.