Greece News January February 2023

From the office of The Supervisor, Bill Reilich

As I look back on this past year, I am grateful to all the residents of this town who help to make Greece a wonderful place to live. I hope everyone had a very safe and happy holiday season!

This past month, hundreds of residents braved the cold weather to join us for the annual Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony and Family Christmas Party. We were treated to a fantastic musical performance followed by a visit from Santa Claus! An explosion of colors lit the night sky as we held the Tree Lighting Ceremony. Thank you to all who joined us for this festive holiday event!

Last month, the Greece Town Board and I, along with Greece Town Deputy Supervisor Michelle Marini and Greece Town Historian Keith Suhr, ended our town’s 200th year celebration with the placement and sealing of a time capsule. Greece residents were encouraged to submit suggestions of items to be included in the time capsule that will be enjoyed by future residents, which includes artifacts recommended by our residents in response to the survey given last fall. I am excited for future residents of the Town of Greece to open this time capsule 50 years from now and reflect on the artifacts that represent the events, activities, and happenings in the great Town of Greece in the year 2022 as we celebrated our 200th birthday. The sealing and placement of the time capsule was our final commemorative event as we closed out 2022 and the Town of Greece Bicentennial Celebration.

During last month’s meeting of the Greece Town Board, I had the privilege of presenting a proclamation and medal to Justin

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Mannhardt who recently achieved the rank of Eagle Scout in Troop Number 48. For his Eagle Scout Project, Justin built 5 picnic tables for Lakeshore Elementary School’s community garden. Justin and his team sanded, painted, assembled, and delivered the tables. This project logged more than 400 hours of community services.

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 my family to yours, I wish you a safe and happy New Year!

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Eagle Scout Recognition Award Ceremony

The Town of Greece held an official Eagle Scout Award Presentation Ceremony during the December 8, 2022 meeting of the Greece Town Board.

The Town of Greece Eagle Scout Recognition Medal is presented to all Boy Scouts who have recently achieved the rank of Eagle Scout in their local troop.

A proclamation and medal were presented to Justin Mannhardt who recently achieved the rank of Eagle Scout in Troop Number 48.

For his Eagle Scout Project, Justin built five picnic tables for Lakeshore Elementary School’s community garden. Justin and his team sanded, painted, assembled, and delivered the tables. This

project logged more than 400 hours of community services.

“Thank you, Justin, for choosing a project that provides a learning workspace for the students of Lakeshore Elementary School,” Greece Town Supervisor Bill Reilich said.

The Boy Scouts of America, one of the United States largest youth organizations, is dedicated to preparing young people to make ethical and moral choices over their lifetimes by instilling in the values of the Scout Oath and Law. The Eagle Scout Award is attained after countless hours of hard work, sacrifice, and dedication to the scouting creed. For more information on the Boy Scouts of America, please visit their webpage www.scouting. org.

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Chamber Joins New Businesses for Grand Openings

For more information on the Greece Regional Chamber of Commerce and its membership benefits, available to businesses and individuals throughout Monroe County and beyond, call (585) 227-7272, visit www.GreeceChamber.org, or email Info@GreeceChamber.org.

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The Greece Regional Chamber of Commerce joined new business member Jersey Mike’s Subs in celebrating the grand opening of their new location in Greece at 2838 W. Ridge Road, Rochester, across from Ridgemont Plaza. To find out more about Jersey Mike’s, visit www.jerseymikes.com

The Greece Regional Chamber of Commerce joined business member Salenas Taqueria Greece, in celebrating the grand opening celebration of their new location in Greece at 745 Maiden Lane, Rochester, in the Tops Plaza at the corner of Mt. Read Blvd. Guests were able to enjoy homemade chips, salsa and guacamole. To find out more about Salenas Taqueria visit http://www.salenas.com/salenas-taqueria-greece

Chamber Hosts Bipartisan Luncheon

The Greece Regional Chamber of Commerce held a luncheon at Ridgemont Country Club in December, featuring speakers New York State Senator Jeremy Cooney and New York State Assemblyman Josh Jensen. Bipartisan Cooperation to Make Change and Serve the Public, sponsored by Rochester Specialty Contractors, was attended by Chamber business members from throughout the region who enjoyed networking, and a luncheon presentation followed by dialogue and Q&A.

Both Senator Cooney and Assemblyman Jensen spoke to their shared continued commitment to working well with each other as well as with legislators from both sides of the aisle in serving the general public.

For more information on the Greece Regional Chamber of Commerce and its membership benefits available to businesses throughout Monroe County, NY, and beyond, visit www.GreeceChamber.org, email Info@GreeceChamber.org, or call (585) 2277272 or (585) 944-5800.

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Get out & grow!

by Kristina Gabalski

Identifying conifers

by Kristina Gabalski

Conifers and other evergreens take center stage both during the holidays and all winter long in the landscape. Conifer refers to needle-bearing trees that have cones for their fruits. Conifers are also commonly called pines, but not all needle-bearing trees are in the family Pinaceae. Additionally, the cedar family is a needle-bearing evergreen, but its fruit looks more like a berry than a cone. Eastern redcedar and pasture juniper – two species in the cedar family – also have berry-like cones with fleshy scales that have grown together.

In an article on conifer identification, Peter Smallidge, NYS Extension Forester and Director of the Arnot Teaching and Research Forest, Cornell University, says the genera within the pine family here in New York include pine (Pinus spp.), spruce (Picea spp.), fir (Abies spp.), hemlock (Tsuga spp.), and larch or tamarack (Larix spp.). Genera in the cedar family include cedar (Thuga) and juniper (Juniperus).

Pines have needles that occur in clusters of two, three, or five. A cluster of pine needles is called a fascicle. The hard pines are a subgroup and include Scotch pine, jack pine, black pine, and red pine with two needles per fascicle. Pitch pine has three needles per fascicle. White pine is the only soft pine in the Northeast. White pines have slender needles which give the tree a soft-textured appearance. Pine cones have relatively few scales when compared to other genera of Pinaceae. Pines do not like the shade; they grow best in the sun.

Spruce have the presence of sterigmata which are post-like structures or projections on the stem where the needles are attached. Spruce also have a four-sided needle that occurs singly on the sterigmata - not in clusters like pines. Native spruce have a greater density of scales on their cone and include black spruce, red spruce, and white spruce. Blue spruce and Norway spruce are also common. Spruce grow well in full sun, but tolerate some shade.

Fir have needles similar to spruce in that they attach singly to the twig, but fir needles are attached directly to the twig. Balsam is New York’s only native common fir and the three-inch upright cone has deciduous scales. Needles are flat and two-ranked or attached on the sides of the twig. Balsam fir is tolerant of shade and is commonly seen growing in the understory, Smallidge says.

Eastern hemlock resembles balsam fir except that the cones are small – marble-sized. The needles are two-ranked, but the tree also has miniature-sized needles that are sporadically attached to the upper side of the twig. Hemlock also tolerates shade.

Eastern larch has deciduous foliage and can be found growing in bogs. The clusters of foliage are attached to a small branch that does not extend. The cones are similar in size to those of the hemlock, but are held erect.

Northern white-cedar has modified needles. Smallidge describes them as keeled, meaning the needle is flattened and folded to create an edge along the center of the needle. The cones sometimes appear as miniature wooden roses. Northern whitecedar is tolerant of shade and sometimes grows in dense stands. Cedar is the most rot-resistant of all the conifers.

Finally, junipers have two different types of needle structures. One is linear and awl-like and the other is scale-like. Eastern red-

cedar (Juniperus virginiana) will reach tree-size. Pasture juniper typically is shrub-size and prefers infertile soil. It has the awl-like foliage in whorls of three.

This conifer is a pine with needle clusters of two.

This conifer is a fir (Concolor) with single needles attached directly to the twig.

This conifer is spruce (Blue) with single needles attached to the stem via a sterigmata – needles are also four-sided.

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Lakeview Garden Club Plants Tree

In December, members of the Lakeview Garden Club of Greece planted and decorated a live evergreen tree on the grounds of the Greece Historical Society and Museum. The tree was donated by Barnes Tree Farm.

Adorned with white lights and edible ornaments, the tree provides beauty to the Historical Society grounds, and nourishment for birds in the area.

The edible ornaments consist of natural flower seed heads, strings of cranberries, sliced citrus fruits, peanut butter and bird seed filled pinecones. The top of the tree is decorated with a bird house.

Anyone interested in joining a garden club, please email rista1234@gmail.com.

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A new toddler centered play space at the Community Center is now open.

This room is designed with soft play equipment to engage and encourage young ones to simply play. Signature pieces include two merry go rounds and a foot-controlled piano. The parents were kept in mind by including a restroom, equipped with both an adult and toddler toilet, within the space so they do not have to leave the room to use the facilities. Other features include wall mounted games and a slide.

“In Greece, we are proud to offer amenities for all ages. Last month, we opened up our rooms after extensive renovations which included an expanded senior lounge,” said Supervisor Reilich. “Our attention then focused on our little ones. Equally as exciting, we look forward to making progress on our expansion which will include a fitness center, dedicated spin bike room,

larger space for our fitness classes and an extension to our walking track. We hope that toddlers and parents alike will enjoy this new space.”

Here are a few house-keeping rules for the Toddler Gym. Parent supervision is required at all times. The ages of those who may use the Toddler gym are 0 to 5 years old. Socks are required and will be available to purchase if you have forgotten yours.

The Toddler Gym will be open during regular business hours of the Center which are Monday through Thursday, 8am-8pm, Friday 8am-5pm and Saturdays 8am-1pm. All users must be members of The Center. Membership inquiries can be made to the Department of Parks and Recreation at 723-2425 or greeceparksandrec@greeceny.gov.

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Greece Athena High School proudly presents Anastasia, the Musical

Come journey to the past…

This February as the Greece Athena High School Theatre Department invites you to join them on a sweeping adventure with the new Broadway musical, ANASTASIA!

Friday February 3 & February 10 at 7:00PM, Saturday February 4 & February 11 at 7:00 PM and Sunday February 5 & February 12 at 2:00PM.

Anastasia is a dazzling new musical based on the beloved animated movie that transports its audience from St. Petersburg to Paris in the 1920s. A brave young woman sets out on an epic adventure to discover the mystery of her past. Featuring classic songs from the motion picture including “Journey to the Past” and “Once Upon A December.”

Anastasia explores one determined girl’s journey as she discovers who she was and embraces who she is meant to be. Pur-

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The New York State Canal Corporation, through the Reimagine the Canals initiative, and the Erie Canalway National Heritage Corridor are offering competitive grant funding to support tourism and recreation along the New York State Canal System including canal waterways and Canalway Trail. The 2023 program will support tourism infrastructure and amenity improvements, and events. Applications are open now

sued by a ruthless officer, sophomore Vincent Mussumeci, Anya, senior Samantha Fiannaca, enlists the aid of a dashing con man, senior Riley Catena and a lovable ex-aristocrat, sophomore Anthony Raymond. Together, they embark on an epic adventure to help her find home, love and family.

Audiences will be swept away by the music, dancing and costumes of this truly unforgettable musical presented by the award-winning Greece Athena High School Musical Theatre Department with six performances at the fabulous Greece Central Performing Arts Center at Athena.

Tickets are available online at ShowTix4U.com where you can select the best seats in the house! Tickets will also be available at the door one hour prior to each performance.

The cast hopes to make a monetary donation with proceeds of this year’s production to The Hillside Children’s Center.

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through February 24, 2023.

Funding is open to counties, municipalities, units of local government, not-for-profit organizations and federally recognized Native American tribes.

New York State Canal Corporation Director Brian U. Stratton said, “New York’s Canals and their surrounding communities have become destinations for local residents and tourists seeking unique recreational activities and provide opportunities to explore all of what our state has to offer, and it is essential to provide support to ensure continued growth and improvements. Through this grant program, we are excited to renew our commitment to preserve and expand all that our shared waterways and trails offer and look forward to seeing

Indulging a Hobby

by Barbara Burke

In the Spring of 2021, after 40+ years as a radio broadcaster, Greece resident Dave Kane retired from his job as mid-day host at WCMF. Kane wasn’t off-air for long, “I’m still retired, I’m just indulging a hobby, it’s like a part-time job,” he said.

After much encouragement and requests for his return to radio from dedicated, loyal listeners, social media friends, and a meeting with Michael Black, Radio Program Director at WRUR, Kane resurrected his Breakfast with The Beatles radio show on Labor Day Weekend 2022. “Working at WRUR is the right fit. The focus here is on the music, live and local. Being part of the WXXI family, in partnership with the U of R, I feel flattered by this opportunity. There are a lot of veteran media people working here, and it is an education,” Kane said.

Breakfast with The Beatles, airs on Sunday mornings from 10AM to Noon on WRUR. It is the ultimate, perfect mix of past and present, group and solo Beatles music, on this date facts, history, back stories and accounts, all narratives chronicling the life and times of The Beatles. The main focus of every show is kept on the songs.

The Beatles are a group that Kane knows well, and says their musical meeting, and the resulting accomplishments, were the perfect storm. “They were four incredibly talented individuals that came together creatively. It was a tough time for our country, and they brought a message of peace and love that still resonates today. It is a hard thing to explain.”

Preparation for each week’s Breakfast with The Beatles show is a labor of love for Kane. “I’m still learning something new in my research. I work about five hours a week prepping the show. It is my

only focus, and there is a wealth of information on The Beatles that we now have unlimited access to. I have the time now, and I am re-reading my library of Beatle books and searching the internet for information. Working in a commercial free format gives me more time to broaden out a great deal on the songs I play. The new deluxe box set for the Revolver album has a wealth of notes, song mixes and new information. You really hear Revolver in a different way.”

Kane came to the Rochester area in 1975 to study Journalism at SUNY Brockport. When he found out that he had to write something everyday, he wasn’t so sure of his career choice. “You know how you have great teachers that make a difference? I had a teacher that made a motivating speech in class that prompted me to visit the college radio station. I found what I wanted to do for life.”

Kane grew up in Brooklyn, with a father that enjoyed classical music and opera, in a house where music was always playing. It nurtured, in him, an appreciation for music. “Growing up in the 70s, close to New York City, gave me the opportunity to go to live concerts, at all the classic venues. The great artists and bands all toured through New York City. That’s what it was for me, concerts, concerts, concerts. Being in radio for my entire career was a dream come true. It gave me so many opportunities that I really never thought possible.”

And then there is the instantly recognizable, well acclaimed, gifted voice that Kane says is his everyday voice. “I never tried to develop a radio voice. I just speak in my natural way.” Ironically, Kane’s first job in radio came in 1979 from a small station in Geneva where the program director hired him, not for the sound of his voice, but because he could read copy. “At the beginning of each show I had to read five minutes of news. The program director said he hired me because I could put sentences together, and read in a pleasing way. Radio is really all about your ability to connect with your listeners on the other side.”

Kane’s broadcasting successes have not gone unrecognized. He was honored with a “Special Merit Award” during the induction of WCMF to the Rochester Music Hall of Fame in 2019. He was also nominated for the prestigious “Radio Personality of the Year” Marconi Award. He is a six-time nominee for

Billboard Magazine’s “Music Director of the Year.” Kane’s alma mater, SUNY Brockport, recognized him as a “Communicator of the Year” as well as a Communications Department “Alumni of the Year.” In 2018, he received SUNY Brockport’s “Outstanding Service Award,” and in September 2019, he was inducted into the WBSU Hall of Fame at SUNY Brockport.

As Dave Kane has said for years, “What’s better than a Sunday morning, waking up with a cup of coffee and The Beatles. You can listen to Breakfast with The Beatles every Sunday morning from 10am to 12noon on FM 88.5 WRUR/ 90.1 FM WITH, or stream online at wrur.org withradio.org or differentradio.org

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The grant program includes two funding categories: Event Support, with an award range of $500 to $3,000, and Tourism Infrastructure & Amenity Support, with an award range of $5,000 to $24,000. Applicants may apply for one or both categories.

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In 2022, 38 nonprofit organizations and municipalities received NYS Canal System Tourism Infrastructure and Event Grants totaling $259,300. The grants supported 11 tourism infrastructure and amenity improvements and 27 events.

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