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Memorial Hall Dedicated in Honor of Community Veterans On May, 25, 2016 at Greece Town Hall, Supervisor Bill Reilich was joined by Greece Town Board Members Michael Barry Jr., Brett Granville, Andrew Conlon, and Diana Christodaro as well as Vietnam War Veteran and Medal of Honor recipient Gary Beikirch, for a Memorial Hall dedication ceremony in honor for our town’s veterans. Every year during the month of May, communities all throughout Monroe County and our nation take a moment out of their daily lives to both honor and remember the men and women who have fought and continue to fight to safeguard the freedoms and liberties we enjoy today. Memorial Hall is a testament to the spirit of their patriotism, courage, and duty and who through their military service courageously have put their lives on the lines of combat so that we today can enjoy the many freedoms that have been bestowed upon us. “As a son of a World War II veteran, I know first-hand of the sacrifices that our veterans have given for our great nation,” said Supervisor Bill Reilich. “Today’s Memorial Hall dedication ceremony serves as a tribute to the veterans who through their selfless act of patriotism put their lives on the line in order to safeguard the freedoms and liberties we enjoy today. This hall will forever serve as a testament to their sacrifices and heroism.” In addition to Memorial Hall, the Gary Beikirch Veterans Memorial Wall at Greece Town Hall proudly displays the names of over 5,000 service men and women from the Greece community who have fought during a time of combat. Every year, family members submit the names of their loved ones to be engraved on the memorial. This year, 20 names will be added to the wall and were honored and dedicated during the Towns Memorial Day ceremony. Criteria for individuals to be on the wall include, being a resident of the Town of Greece, served during a time of combat and have their Honorable Discharge papers and/or Form DD214. If you are interested in submitting the name of your loved one for next year, please contact the Supervisor’s office at 723-2311. Provided Information and Photo

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The Healthy Power of Drinking Water By Tami Mungenast Personal Trainer and Nutrition Coach

Our bodies are made up of almost 70% water. Water intake and hydration have an important impact on how you feel and overall health. Often we can overlook our body’s cry for water. Symptoms of dehydration are often ignored. Common symptoms of dehydration: • Thirst • Dark Urine • Fatigue • Digestive disturbances like heartburn and constipation • Chronic fatigue • Premature aging • High Cholesterol • Weight gain With adequate water intake you can not only improve the performance of your body, but you can also improve your brain function. Here are some ways the water helps you: • Water helps maximize physical performance. This is particularly important during the summer and when the temps are higher. Dehydration can make exercise feel much more difficult both physically and mentally. Losing as little as 2% of your body’s water can have a significantly negative impact on your performance. • Energy and Brain function is strongly influenced by hydration status. Even mild dehydration can impair brain function, mood, memory, concentration, and increase anxiety levels.

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From the office of The Supervisor, Bill Reilich A lot has taken place a Town Hall in preparation for a summer filled with many different events for all ages. As always, a lot of planning has taken place for our third annual Old Fashioned Fourth of July Celebration. This year we will start out the day with our Third Annual Freedom Run 5k followed by the Scooby Stars and Striped Fun Run. If you are interested in signing up please visit www.runsignup.com and search for Town of Greece Freedom Run 5k to register or visit our Town’s website and download the registration form. Our featured performance will be the 80’s hit band Ambrosia followed by a spectacular fireworks display to finish the day in true 4th of July Fashion. The “Wild over Water” Zone officially opened for a second season on May 27th. One of the largest splash parks of its kind in the region, the W.O.W Zone was a huge hit last season and shows additional promise for another great year. I am happy to announce that we have many new improvements to the splash park this year as a result of resident feedback from last season which include increased shade, better seating, bottles of water

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for sale and a new parking lot. Additionally we are constructing new restroom facilities for use near the splash park that will be located near the Town Court building. Also new this year is the pass system to get into the W.O.W Zone. Greece town residents will receive a free key tag which they will use to swipe in each time they visit. This key tag is also valid for a free membership to the Community Center, located on the same campus. Entry is free for residents, and $5 for out of town visitors. For more information on how to obtain a key tag for this park, please contact the Community & Senior Center at 723-2425. Coming up on August 2nd will be National Night Out. For the second time, we will be hosting this event at the Town Hall campus. Food trucks will be on hand to serve up dinner while the Greece Police Department and other local organizations will be hosting safety and anti- bullying demonstrations. On August 6th, I Dig This Town will also be held. The Public Works Department will be setting up trucks and equipment for kids to explore and play. Face painting and other activities will be available as well. On a final note, make sure to check out the free summer concert series at Town Hall. Starting out this season’s concert series was the Beatles cover band Beatlemagic. The concert drew out hundreds of people who enjoyed the great outdoors while listening to their favorite Beatles songs. Coming up next is Josie Waverly on Sunday, July 31st and Gimmie Buffet on Sunday, August 14th. All concerts are free to the public and take place at the Pavilion at Town Hall from 2:00pm – 4:00pm. I hope that you will take advantage of all of our upcoming programs, and if I can be of assistance to you in any other town related matter please do not hesitate to contact our office at 225-2000.

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Feeding Neighbors In Need by Barbara Burke Since 1977 the Greece Ecumenical Food Shelf, 500 Maiden Lane, Greece has been serving people in Greece and Charlotte neighborhoods by providing food to those with emergency needs. In 1983 the Greece Ecumenical Food Shelf was incorporated into a not-for-profit 501.c3, formed a Board of Directors and next year they will be celebrating the 40th Anniversary of this all volunteer organization that provides nourishing food to individuals and families in need. “We are an all volunteer group, no one is paid for what they do,” says Publicity Chair Carol Coons. Coons is the first step in the process of receiving food from the Ecumenical Food Shelf. As a “verifier” Coons is responsible for prescreening those that call and request help from the Food Shelf. “We have an application process that has been working very well for us over the years,” Coons says. Requests come in for assistance when people call the Food Shelf pager. After answering a few questions, a representative gets back to them to verify that they qualify for emergency help. Those that qualify for assistance are not required to go to the food shelf, all food is delivered to the home of the recipients. Deliveries includes a “food unit” which consists of 3 boxes of canned and boxed food items designed to be used over a 3 month period and an assortment of fresh nutritional items that everyone should have including milk, bread, butter, cheese, eggs and meat. “We talk about the needs of the family and prepare the food from their requests,” Coons says. All food is delivered directly to the family in their home by Food Shelf volunteers. The Greece Ecumenical Food Shelf also has a service called the “Basket Program.” This is food assistance to people who live alone and have physical or emotional issues that prevent them from going out and providing food for themselves. The Food Shelf has a social worker that can visit when the food is delivered. Deliveries for the “Basket Program” are made once a month, on the 3rd Thursday of each month. Each basket is adjusted and carefully packed to meet individual dietary needs. Greece Ecumenical Food Shelf Chairperson Polly McCubbin says that during summer months there are many more than usual requests for emergency help with food. For many summer is a vacation time, but for low income families summer can be a struggle as families try to stretch

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their dollars to provide the breakfasts and lunches their children receive at school during the year. McCubbin says, “One message I think is important is that we serve as the community’s agent to help people in Greece and Charlotte who need food. What we can give out to those in need depends upon what the community gives to us. We know that people want to help their neighbors. By giving nonperishable foods and monetary donations we are able to purchase fresh milk, bread, meat, etc. These donations are truly making a difference in lives of our neighbors.” Non-perishable food item donations can be brought to the Food Shelf on Mondays between 9AM-11AM. If this is not convenient call the Food Shelf pager at 585-277-5370 to make other arrangements. Monetary donations can be mailed to Greece Ecumenical Food Shelf, 500 Maiden Lane, Rochester, New York 14616 ATTN: Treasurer. The Food Shelf needs the community’s financial support to continue providing services to those in need. The Food Shelf is also looking for volunteers. Volunteer opportunities are available in all areas, email gefoodshelf@ rochester.rr.com for more information. continued on page 20

Free Summer Meals from July 11th - August 19th at Lakeshore Elementary School During the Summer of 2016 the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has partnered with Greece Central School District to serve free meals - “It’s food that’s in, while school is out.” Breakfast will be served from 8-9:30 a.m. and Lunch from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Lakeshore Elementary School, 1200 Latta Road, Greece on Monday thru Friday from July 11th-Aug. 19th. The free program is available to all Greece children 18 and younger. No application necessary, but adult supervision is required and meals must be eaten on site. Parents and guardians can also purchase breakfast for $1.50 and lunch for $3 if they would like to eat with their children. Transportation will not be provided to participate in the Summer School Food Service Program. For more information call 585-966-2467. Provided Information

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Twenty-one Stories for Scouts descends on Rochester for 7th year Seneca Waterways Council Boy Scouts of America held their 7th annual 21 Stories For Scouts rappelling event on Friday, May 13 in downtown Rochester. The event took place at the First Federal Plaza Building with dozens of people rappelling 309 feet down the side of one of Rochester’s most iconic buildings. The event raised over $81,000 to benefit disadvantaged at-risk youth in the Scouting program, especially in urban environments, by providing camperships and financial assistance with uniforms, books and more to support their Scouting experience. The local scouting program provides opportunities for personal growth, character development, and leadership training for nearly 11,000 youth in over 400 scouting programs across a five-county area including 64 urban scouting programs serving 1,231 youth in the City of Rochester. “The adrenaline rush of this event for an individual rappelling is very similar to that which our scouts experience at camp when they challenge themselves to go outside their comfort zone,” said Stephen Hoitt, Seneca Waterways Council CEO. “When an 11-year-old scout is standing at the top of a 30 foot climbing wall at camp, there is some nervousness and fear. But by challenging himself and with encouragement, he gains self-confidence from his achievement. It’s no different for an adult preparing to rappel 309 feet - 21 stories. There is trepidation yet exhilaration at the accomplishment of overcoming barriers that may hold you back from being successful.” Provided Information Photos by Karen Fien

Greece residents, Matthew and Jennifer Kron make rappelling down the First Federal Building look like a piece of cake.

Hilton High School student Nolan Ransom, 17 year old Eagle Scout of Troop 18 at Lakeview Community Church in Greece, rappelling 309 feet down the First Federal Plaza Building. Nolan interned for Davidson Fink last year and was excited to hang outside the window and wave to the people he worked with. “The views of Rochester were beautiful, and I was glad to help support local scouting,” Nolan said.

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For the Team Honda Week, a group from Ralph Honda volunteered to help the Greece Ecumenical Food Shelf rearrange their food shelves. For the entire month of June Ralph Honda will be a drop off location for non-perishable food items that will serve the local Greece Community. Photo by Karen Fien

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From a small spark to a hot burn to a slow simmer and now cold nothingness. A bad mood igniting, spreading, and deforming reason. A week of living in its charred remains. He felt like dice without spots, a cone that had lost its ice cream, a book with no pages, a deed left undone. Almost nonexistent even, like a shadow or a ghost. She that meant the most to him lay on her side of the bed, as close to the edge as she could manage without falling off, which translated to as far away from Joe as she could get. An invisible fissure filled with frigid air cleaved the bed in two, assuring that Joe stayed on his side and Lainey stayed on hers. Joe couldn’t blame Lainey. He’d started the whole thing. He’d been a complete jerk. He was just in a really bad mood that day. Maybe he’d had problems at work. Maybe the popcorn he’d had for a snack had been stale and chewy instead of light and airy. Maybe some moronic jackass had cut him off in traffic and almost caused an accident. Maybe, maybe, maybe. He could make up excuses all day. But none of them were any reason to have said what he’d said and started the huge blowup with his Lainey. He couldn’t sleep. He hadn’t slept well the whole week. Not since the stupid argument. How could he sleep when he was cold even if he was warm, when he had a hollow ache in the pit of his stomach that had nothing to do with hunger? Joe got out of the bed and went to the window. The night sky was clear, dark and full of stars. He stared up, entranced, searching, as if the solution to his heartache might be written like Morse code in the tiny specks of starry light. But no divine advice en-

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by Tami Raco At the age of 18 Ralph Presciutti, a Greece Athena graduate, enlisted in the US Army and served as an Infantry Soldier Airborne. When he came back to his hometown of Greece he helped manage a family business and then in 1994 he began his career working at Bob Johnson Chevrolet. Shortly after marrying his wife Julie he became active in the Greece American Legion Post #468 through his father-in-law who served in the Army during the Korean War. Ralph and his family became active in the Legion events. In 2007 Ralph became an official member of the American Legion. As a member he was involved with assisting with many of the social activities the Legion had to offer like the annual clambake and USO Shows. He recalls what drew him to becoming so active in the Legion is the feeling of a strong comradery that he has only felt once before in his life and that was during his time in the military. To him it was the closest thing to the feeling of the mili- Ralph Presciutti poses with military tank located outside Greece American Legion Post #468. tary comradery that he missed since Photo by Karen Fien he came back to civilian world. In 2009 Ralph was elected to 2nd Vice Commander and served food drinks and great live music. in this position for 2 years. In 2010 Ralph left his career at Bob The annual election for the Post took place in May. Mark OsJohnson due to a medical disability. His service at the Legion over trander who served in the Marine Corps was elected as the new the years really helped him fill the gap. In 2011 he then ran as Commander for the upcoming year. Ralph said, “I feel very com1st Vice Commander and served in this role for two more years. fortable to have Mark take over as Commander. He brings new In 2014 Ralph became the Commander of the Post 468. Ralph blood, new ideas and new opportunities to help support veteralways liked challenges. “I am more challenge oriented than I am ans and the community.” goal oriented,” says Presciutti. He found in the Commander posiRalph plans to spend his free time with his wife Julie of 26 tion he was able to help make a difference. He was motivated by years, and to continue working in programs for children with dishaving the opportunities to help veterans in the area who were abilities with his son Justin. Ralph is involved with the Challenger in need as well as community involvement activities. Baseball program and the Artist’s Unlimited program. He admitOne of Ralph’s proudest projects in his time at the Legion is tedly does feel a void not leading the Post but will continue with the Annual Benefit Concerts to Support the Wounded Warriors. his veteran outreach in new ways. In 2012 The Schramm family teamed up with Joe Balcerak and The Greece American Legion is a non-profit organization that, Ralph for the idea of the Wounded Warrior Benefit Concert as with the help of the members, brings people together in Greece. a way to honor the memory of the Schramm’s son, Brian. Brian They support our military and veterans, and sponsor Americanwas killed while on his second Iraq deployment in a major of- ism, Patriotism, children and youth programs, cultural, educafensive to quell insurgents outside of Baghdad. Brian was only tional and social community activities as well as many types of 22 years old. The first benefit was in Brian’s honor and to honor community-building initiatives. The legion provides this type of the sacrifices of all those who have fallen during their military support with the assistance of the Sons of the American Legion service by remembering their comrades and their families. The (SAL) and Auxiliary members to promote American Legion proconcert provided a way to have fun, meet heroes and support grams and help from our caring neighbors. the cause. The first year the net profits rose for the allocated vetFor more information on the American Legion Post #468 or the erans’ benefits were $5,500 and the last two years the concert upcoming 5th Wounded Warriors Benefit Concert visit http:// raised $25,000 which was all donated to worthwhile nonprofit greecepost468.com/. organizations that support veterans and their families. This year the Post will be holding their 5th Annual Wounded On the Cover - After more than ten years of service in the Warrior Benefit Concert on August 20, 2016. The day begins with Greece American Legion Post #468, Ralph Presciutti has an Escort Ride celebrating the arrival of the guests of honor and retired as Post Commander. Photo by Karen Fien ends at the American Legion Post for a fun day and evening of

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Catering Menu Buffet #1 - Roasted Chicken, Sausage, Peppers and Onions, Baked Ziti, Roasted Potatoes, Tossed Green Salad with Dressing, Rolls & Butter Buffet #2 - Choice of meats: Roasted Chicken, Chicken French, Chicken Cacciatore, Chicken Parmigiano, Chicken Marsala, Roast Beef Burgundy, Baked Ham, Sausage, Peppers and Onions, Veal Parmiagiano, Veal French, Meatballs or Sausage from the Sauce. Includes: Baked Ziti, Roasted Potatoes, Tossed Green Salad with Dressing, Italian Relish Tray, Rolls & Butter. Prices subject to change entrees by without notice. Plus Many the Pan als ts o fe Other Buf available available

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Greece Chamber Business & Labor Law Conference to Address Critical Issues THURSDAY, JUNE 30, 2016 - Hose 22 Firehouse Grill, 56 Stutson Street, Rochester. As a business owner are you aware of how costly lawsuits and government investigations can be? On June 30, 2016, the Greece Chamber of Commerce will be hosting a conference that will include presentations on how to avoid such lawsuits and investigations. The Greece Chamber’s 2016 Business and Labor Law Conference is part of the Chamber’s newly introduced Competitive Edge Series, which has been created to help small business owners stay on top of critical issues that can affect their business in time consuming and costly ways. At the June 30th conference, attorneys from Rochester law firm Harris, Chesworth, Johnstone & Welch will present two valuable workshops that will address emerging topics such as paid family leave, employee wages and job classifications, the Affordable Care Act, benefits, insurance, incorporation options and strategies, and business and labor law. Immediately following the morning workshops will be a luncheon with Keynote Speaker New York State Senator Joseph Robach, who will discuss State legislation and resources for business. The Competitive Edge Series: Business and Labor Law Conference is open to all regional businesses and corporate/nonprofit professionals. Attendees can take advantage of a 30-minute networking period from 8:00 am – 8:30 am and again from 10:00 am – 10:30 am. Those attending the conference can choose just one workshop or attend both with the luncheon also being optional. The networking sessions and luncheon, with Keynote Speaker, are available to workshop attendees only. Workshop fees include a continental breakfast. Greece Chamber of Commerce Members: Workshop 1 or 2 - $35; Workshop 1 & 2 - $50; Lunch - $20. General Public: Workshop 1 or 2 - $50; Workshop 1 & 2 - $70; Lunch - $25. Get the latest business information and legal guidance to help protect you and your business in a rapidly changing landscape with this concise, affordable, engaging half-day conference. For more information or to register visit www. GreeceChamber.org or call Terry at 585-227-7272. Provided Information

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