Press release:

The Genesee Community College Center for the Arts is prepared for another exciting year of events offering a wide range of entertainment including jazz music, graffiti art and dinner theatre. The community is enthusiastically welcome to all events which are listed in chronological order.

The Roz Steiner Art Gallery will host and display "Impromptus," paintings by Jonathon Langfield from Aug. 27 – Sept. 25. Langfield carries on the tradition of American abstraction while infusing an element of graffiti. Utilizing the ideological framework of modernism, his art is executed in a spirit of improvisation. The result is a painterly impromptu. Opening receptions are planned for Thursday, Aug. 27, at 12:30 - 2 p.m. and 5 - 7 p.m.

The Genesee Symphony Orchestra presents a "Fall Festival" performance on Sunday, Sept. 27, at 4 p.m. in the Stuart Steiner Theatre with S. Shade Zajac conducting. Guest soloist Raymond Feng, winner of the GSO Young Artist Competition will perform Greig's Piano Concerto in A Minor, Movement 1. The GSO hosts world-class artists and composers as well as a multitude of well-known local soloists that give audiences a professional-level musical experience. Tickets can be purchased in Batavia at the Senior Center, Roxy's Music and GO ART!, and at the Bank of Castile in Le Roy.

The Kazzrie Jaxen Quartet will take the stage on Friday, Oct. 2, at 7:30 p.m. and bring together the elemental qualities of four creative jazz musicians: the buoyant swing of Bill Chattin's drums; the melodic pulsations of Don Messina's bass; the oceanic depth of Charley Krachy's tenor; and the fiery adventurousness of Kazzrie Jaxen's piano.

Honoring jazz tradition with straight-ahead swing and spontaneous improvisation, the band draws from the collective inspiration from jazz greats such as Lennie Tristano and Sal Mosca, Lester Young, Charlie Parker, Billie Holiday, Bud Powell, Warne Marsh and many others. The quartet plays standard tunes, jazz lines, originals and occasional excursions into the abstract stretching the music in unique and complex directions.

Tickets to the event in the Stuart Steiner Theatre are $8 for adults, $5 for seniors (55+), students (16+) and GCC faculty/staff and $3 for GCC students with ID. GCC alum with ID will receive a $2 discount. Go to http://www.kazzriejaxenquartet.com/ for photos and further information.

Mixed media paintings by Nate Hodge will be displayed in the gallery from Oct. 8 – Nov. 25. The "Everything Flows" exhibit can be viewed during regular gallery hours, which are Monday-Friday 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. For more information on all upcoming events at the Roz Steiner Art Gallery visit www.genesee.edu/gallery or www.facebook.com/gccgallery.

In November, audiences are asked to take a trip back in time to a lively Victorian musical hall for a night of dinner theatre where a distinguished ensemble of actors, the Music Hall Royale, stages its flamboyant rendition of an unfinished Dickens' mystery, "The Mystery of Edwin Drood." The show tells the story of the upstanding young Edwin Drood who mysteriously disappears and is presumably murdered. But who the Dickens did it? In the end, the audience gets to decide! The dinner theatre shows will run Nov. 12-15, Thursday, Friday and Saturday, at 7 p.m. and Sunday Matinee at 2 p.m. All tickets are $30 and will include a pasta buffet dinner. The production will benefit the Mental Health Association in Genesee County and advance reservations are required.

"The Mystery of Edwin Drood" is a musical by Rupert Holmes and the original Broadway production was produced by The New York Shakespeare Festival with Joseph Papp as producer and the arrangement by TAMS-WITTMARK MUSIC LIBRARY, Inc., 560 Lexington Ave., New York, NY 10022.

For ticket reservations for "The Mystery of Edwin Drood," or for further information, contact the Genesee Center for the Arts box office at (585) 345-6814 or via e-mail: boxoffice@genesee.edu. Information can also be found online at www.genesee.edu/campuslife/arts or www.facebook.com/GCCTheatre.

It's never too soon to mark your calendars for not-to-miss events already scheduled for 2016.

•    Jan. 29, 2016 at 7:30 p.m. -- The Rochester Rat Pack invites you to join us in the cocktail lounges of the world as we laugh and dance the night away to Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Keely Smith, Etta James, Jimmy Durante, Bobby Darin, Judy Garland, Jerry Lewis and the gang.

•    Feb. 12, 2016 at 7:30 p.m. -- Etta Mae -- an evening of laughter with the reigning "Queen of Southern Sass" and winner of American Comedy Awards: "Stand-Up Comic of the Year." (www.ettamae.com)

•    Sunday, Feb. 14, 2016 at 4 p.m. -- Genesee Symphony Orchestra Mid-Winter Concert at GCC's Stuart Steiner Theatre.

Press release:

Whether you are an alumnus or friend of the College, a supporter, a spouse or current student, the overall local community eagerly anticipates Genesee Community College's "Cougar Weekend!" The celebration of the College's homecoming events and festivities are planned for the weekend of Sept. 25 - 27 and ALL are welcome to join in the GCC Fall Fest that includes fun for everyone! The three-day schedule for the homecoming weekend of events follows.

Friday, Sept. 25

New for 2015 is the "Cougar Crawl," a walk about Downtown Batavia with stops at local establishments for food and drink specials largely featuring GCC alumni businesses. The Cougar Crawl will kick off the weekend on Friday, Sept. 25, at 5 p.m. commencing at City Slickers at 59 Main St. in Batavia. The "crawl" includes stops at Sweet Pea's Cupcakery Cafe at 23 Jackson St., Bourbon & Burger Co. at 9 Jackson St., Blue Pearl Yoga on the second level of 200 E. Main St. (Masonic Temple), and concludes at T.F. Brown's at 214 E. Main St. where the College's radio station, WGCC 90.7 FM, will cap off the night with its 30th Birthday Bash!

Cougar Crawl tickets are just $5 and can be purchased at T.F. Brown's, City Slickers or the GCC Alumni Office. Purchase tickets by Sept. 4 to receive a Cougar Crawl T-shirt.

"We are so excited about this new opportunity that highlights some of our alumni who work and own businesses in downtown Batavia," Jackie Christenson, GCC alumni coordinator, said. "It is important to note the event is not limited to those age 21 and over since there will be food specials, prizes, bowling, DJs and much more for 'Cougar Crawlers' of all ages! Our grand prize is a Buffalo Bills basket, which includes game tickets and signed Bills memorabilia."

The College also invites all graduates who played soccer at GCC to return to campus for the annual Alumni Soccer Game on Friday. Sept. 25. The co-ed competition will take place at the turf field under the lights beginning at 7 p.m. Players receive a free T-shirt if they register online in advance at www.genesee.edu/gcc/alumnisoccer. After the game, the co-ed team will join up with the Cougar Crawlers at T.F. Brown's.

Saturday, Sept. 26

The fun continues on Saturday with continuation of the car cruise in GCC's north parking. Dubbed "Rods and Rock," classic cars, trucks and motorcycles will converge at 10 a.m. through 4 p.m. The first 100 cars receive gift bags and dash plaques, and a DJ will be playing good ol' rock 'n' roll.

The second annual Alumni Reunion Baseball starts at 11 a.m. and all interested players should contact baseball coach Skip Sherman at ssherman@genesee.edu. Meanwhile, inside GCC the "Cougar Den" will have all kinds of fun activities for children in the cafeteria, and a craft and vendor fair will be happening in the Forum. It is also the last day to view the "Impromptus" exhibit by Jonathon Langfield at the Roz Steiner Art Gallery.

The College's Athletic Department will induct the fifth class into the Athletics Hall of Fame with a ceremony planned for 4 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 26. Members of this year's induction class are Dale Pearce ('05, swimming and diving), Ryan Gugel ('07, baseball), Tracy O'Bonna ('05, volleyball) and the National Runner-Up 2010 Women's Soccer Team. The ceremony will take place in room T119 of the Conable Technology Building and all are welcome to attend.

Sunday, Sept. 27

A performance by the Genesee Symphony Orchestra will wrap up the weekend on Sunday, Sept. 27, at 4 p.m. in the Stuart Steiner Theatre. The Fall Festival will be conducted by S. Shade Zajac with guest piano soloist, 13-year-old Raymond Feng performing Greig's Piano Concerto in A Minor, Movement 1. Tickets range from are $7 to $15 and can be purchased at GCC's Box Office, Roxy's Music, GO ART!, Batavia Senior Center, or Bank of Castile in Le Roy.

A complete list of Fall Fest and Cougar Weekend events can be found online at:

http://www.genesee.edu/home/offices/alumni/fall-fest/

For more information, contact Alumni Coordinator Jackie Christenson at (585) 343-0055 ext. 6262, or via e-mail: JKChristenson@genesee.edu

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The Genesee Community College’s Accelerated College Enrollment (ACE) Program and Genesee County Youth Bureau are partnering to offer Genesee County juniors and seniors the Genesee County Youth Lead Program.

We are currently recruiting our fourth class and are looking for 15 youth representing our nine high schools who would like to improve their leadership skills and expand their knowledge on the community and resources therein. Genesee Youth Lead is designed to help our youth assess their strengths, weaknesses and potential for personal and intellectual growth.

We provide the opportunity for students to develop their leadership skills by being a part of a team, the community and by hands on learning within the county. This fall students were able to take field trips, speak directly with government officials, and so much more.

The areas of the community to be explored during the fall program are Government & Law Enforcement, Health & Human Services, and Agriculture.

The Youth Lead Program will take place at Genesee Community College & Genesee County Youth Bureau beginning Sept. 10th at GCC with a Meet & Greet. The class sessions are 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. following that on Saturdays; Sept. 12, 19, 26, Oct. 3, 17, 24, 31, and Nov. 7.

The program costs $55 and the students will earn one college credit through Genesee Community College. If there is an economic hardship please contact the Genesee County Youth Bureau.

Applications for the program will be accepted until Aug. 28 and can be found at: http://www.co.genesee.ny.us/departments/youthbureau/

Please contact Chelsea at the Genesee County Youth Bureau with questions at (585)344-3960 or at Chelsea.Dillon@co.genesee.ny.us

Thank you to the generous sponsors of the 2015 Genesee County Fair 
Alpina Foods, Arctic Refrigeration, Baskin Livestock, Batavia Starter, Big O Farms, Brad Vokes Trucking, B's Pet Grooming, Cargill, Carolina Eastern‐Crocker, LLC, Carquest, Castilone Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, Corfu-Darien Veterinary Clinic, Cummings & Bricker, Dig Safely NY, Freed Maxick CPA's P.C., Geer Farm Services, Inc., Genesee Community College, Genesee County Ag Society, Genesee Patrons Cooperative Insurance Company, George Pursel Repair, I.D. Booth, Jackson Welding & Gas Products, Ken Barrett Chevrolet Cadillac, Inc., L&L Transmission, Lamb Farms, Inc., Lee Shuknecht & Sons, Inc., Liberty Pumps, Linwood Turf Equipment, LJK Feeds, Mac Duffie Sand & Gravel, Maple Lawn Farm, Max Pies Furniture Co., Inc., MB Farms, McKenzie Farms, LLC, Muller Quaker Dairy LLC, MY‐T Acres, OATKA Milk, Perry Vet, Pumpkin Hill Veterinary Clinic, RB Adams Agency, Reisdorf Oil & Propane, Roblee Plumbing, Rose & Carol Topolski, Stafford Trading Post, Stan’s Harley-Davidson, State Street Animal Hospital, Stella Collision Service, Inc., Superior Plus Energy Services, Tompkins Bank of Castile, Toyota of Batavia, Triple‐O Mechanical, Turnbull Heating & AC & Commercial Refrigeration, United Memorial Medical Center, Upstate Niagara Cooperative, Inc., Western NY Concrete Corp., William Kent, Inc., Wills Carpet One, WNY Fireplace Outlet.

Thank you to those who donated time/material/equipment to help to make the fair a success 
Adams Welding & Fabrication, Ad‐Stuff, Alabama FD, Alexander Equipment, Alexander FD, Amber Burns, Andrea Anderson, April Meier, Barb Stone, Batavia Downs, Batavia Legal Printing, Batavia Sign Company, Batavia’s Original, Batavia Restaurant Supply, BC Transport, Bethany FD, Bob & Judy Alwardt, Bob Maute, Brian Skelton, C.H. Wright Distributors, Carol Grasso, Carol Topolski Lawncare, Carolyn Redinger, Carrie Beil, Cedar Street Sales & Rentals, Christopher & Chandy Kemp, Churchville Fire Equipment, Cold Springs Construction, Colleen Pimm & Family, Cowgirl Couture, Creamy Creations, Dan Duyssen, Deb Baris, Debbie Henning, Debbie Klein, Dennis Maute, Duyssen Family Farm, Elite Controls, Elton & Colleen Shuknecht, Emily Boldt, Empire Tractor, Ferris Hazlit & Friends, GCASA Painting Crew, Genesee County Ag Society Mounted Patrol, Genesee County Sheriff’s Department, Genesee Valley Pennysaver, George & Sweede, Georgia Geissler, Gui’s Lumber, Guyla McKee, Harrington’s Produce, Jack Cain, Jack Duyssen, Jason, Crystal & Kayla Heimlich, Jennifer Ford‐Berry, Jenny Merle, Jerry & Deborah Klotzbach, Jim Gallagher, Joe’s Pro Shop, Josh Eickoff, Julian Duyssen, Justin Chaddock, Kate Meier, Katy Page, Kelly Stalicia, Kim Carlson, Kim Laird, Kitana Maher, Kris Coughlin, Kristen Meeder – Tastefully Simple Consultant, Kristen Walsh, L.D. Stevens Golf Cart Rental & Repair, Larry & Sue Carlson, Lindsey Thurber, Lucie Griffis, Lynne McDonald, MacDuffie Sand and Gravel, Marie Vaughn, Mark’s Pizzeria, Mary Heale, Matt, Joanne & Lindsay Horine, Meadowbrook Golf Course, Mercy Flight, Michael Tooley, Mike & Judy Anderson, Monroe Tractor, Mr. & Mrs. Norm Pimm Sr., NAPA LeRoy, Patti Duyssen, Paul Figlow Producations, Paul Smith & Friends, Phelps Stump Grinding, Photography by Susan Meier, Posy Power Peddler, Pudgie's Lawn & Garden, Raceway 5, Renee Johnson, Ron & Julie Radley, Ron Smith, Rose Maher, Sarah Klotzbach, SB Farms, LLC, Scofield Rolloff Service, Scott Adams Trucking, Smitty’s Amish Sheds, Solid Gold Productions, Sterling Tents & Awnings, Steven Foster, Sue Rich, Summer Kick Off Classic Horse Show – Crista Boldt and Associates, Sundae Duyssen, Tasha Northrup, Terri Johnson, The Batavia Daily News, The Batavian, The Dancing Place, The Rope Guys, Theresa DeMars, Tim Adams, Tony Johnston, Town of Batavia FD, Tracy & Corrin Stellakis, T‐Shirts Etc.,  Walmart – Batavia, WBTA, WCJW, WYRK, Z&M Ag & Turf.
 

We Apologize for Anyone We May Have Left Out!

(Photo and story submitted by Pat Lamon.)

Byron’s Summer Rec Program not only was founded by volunteers, but last week children attending that program did their own volunteering project. The children were under the watchful eye of "Miss Emily" Van Eenwyk, their rec leader from the very start.

The idea of giving back to the community started with founder, Laura Platt. The rec program was a vision of Platt’s who saw a vital need for some organized activities and fun for the children in her little town of Byron. Eight years ago and with the help of Debra Leaton, town clerk, Platt’s idea was realized.

“The program has benefited from so much community support,” Platt said.

The town’s children, most of whom are able to walk to the program, which is located in the park behind the Fire Department in Byron are engaged in organized activities from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Monday – Friday.

“This year we were lucky enough to offer free lunches to the kids!” Platt said.

The Byron-Bergen School cafeteria received a grant allowing them to provide the meals and Platt calls in a count in the morning and then picks them up at the school. She delivers the healthy meals to the site at noontime.

In addition to the usual supervised activities, the children also attended several field trips including, visiting the Erie Canal, the Genesee County Park, and Fantasy Island. They also went bowling and made a few walking trips to the park in town.

“Volunteerism got this program up and running, and it’s important to me that children experience the joy of giving back,” Platt said.

So every year she and Miss Emily find a worthy project. On Aug. 6, 19 children ranging in age from 5 to 15 and three rec leaders walked a quarter mile to Byron Mobile Home Park. On the way they passed through the cemetery where they spotted a frog, and lots of snails and slugs which they all examined.

They finally came to the home of Charles Lyman, a Navy veteran in his 80s. Once there the group proceeded to clean the moss and debris from the siding of his house. When the group took an ice cream break Jordyn Platt, one of the rec leaders, explained that she had once lived in that same house. Mr. Lyman couldn’t make it home due to a late running appointment, but he later called Platt to thank everyone for such a great job.

Independent Living of the Genesee Region will host a free six-session workshop on Living Well with Type 2 Diabetes on Mondays beginning Sept. 14 at the Mental Health Association at 25 Liberty St., Batavia.

The workshops will be held from 1:30 to 4 p.m. on Sept. 14, 21, 28 and Oct. 5, 14 and 19.

To register, call Pat at 815-8501, ext. 402.

The program will cover these topics:

• Decision making & problem solving skills;
• Developing & maintaining a safe, long-term physical activity program;
• Preventing complications;
• Dealing with anger, depression & difficult emotions;
• Communicating effectively with family, friends and health professionals;
• Using prescribed medication appropriately;
• Healthy eating;
• Monitoring;
• Skin & foot care;
• Planning for future health care.

Friends of the Batavia Peace Garden will hold a pasta dinner fundraiser on Thursday, Sept. 17th, at the Morganville United Church of Christ, located at 8466 Morganville Road, Stafford. Eat in or take out. Time is 4 to 7 p.m.

Tickets are: $8 --presale; $9 at door; $5 -- age 10 and under.

To get tickets in advance, contact:

Dona Palmer
585-297-2230
E-mail:  donamariepalmer@yahoo.com

Press release:

As always the Batavia Business Improvement District (BID) strives to bring great entertainment and events to Downtown. Unfortunately, due to medical reasons, Flatop Gypsy can no longer play at Summer in the City. Although the BID is sympathetic to the band’s situation, they are pleased to announce that the OHMS Band will be playing in their spot.

Therefore, the line-up for bands for Summer in the City includes the Old Hippies (1-2 p.m.), OHMS Band (rock music; 4-6 p.m.), and of course Terry “Elvis” Buchwald (7-9 p.m.).

The BID, which is an independent non-profit organization, is dedicated to the revitalization of Downtown. Every year it has a group of dedicated volunteers to help organize the event and/or help the day of the event. If anyone would like to help the day of the event, they are still looking for strong volunteers for take-down at 9 p.m.

The BID would like to thank its major sponsors Alpina Foods, The Batavian, The Home Depot, and WBTA Radio as well as several other sponsors who helped make this annual event happen once again.

For more info contact the B.I.D. Office at 585-344-0900 / e-mail Laurie at LOltramari@DowntownBataviaNY.com, visit  us at www.DowntownBataviaNY.com, or  LIKE us on Facebook at DowntownBataviaBusinessImprovementDistrict.

The Batavia Area Jaycees 29th Annual Labor Day Run & Walk will be held on Monday, Sept. 7, starting at MacArthur Park in Batavia.

The route is USA Track & Field certified (#NY-06038-JG).

Participants should check in between 8 and 9:30 a.m.

Registration fee for runners is $12 if pre-registered and $15 afterward, including day of event. Walkers can register for $10.

The first 100 participants will receive a free T-shirt and awards will be presented to the top finishers.

Registration forms are available online at www.bajny.com and this year you can register online at Score-This. A direct link is:

https://reg.score-this.com/regx/step1.jsp?eventID=1508

The race committee is actively seeking sponsors as well as promotional items for the participants' bags for this event. If you are interested in learning more about sponsorshio, please leave a message at 585-343-5775 or e-mail to bajny@yahoo.com

A bicyclist was reportedly struck by a vehicle at West Main Street and Redfield Parkway. No word on injuries. Mercy medics are responding.

UPDATE 12:26 p.m.: A responder reports no injuries. Nothing blocking traffic.

A car is stuck in a creek and the driver is injured at 8900 Creek Road. Town of Batavia Fire Department and Mercy medics are responding.

The car reportedly struck a pole and went off the road into the creek. The pole and wires are down across the roadway. The location is between Lehigh Avenue and Dorman Road.

UPDATE 12:55 p.m.: Howard at the scene reports the driver is out and her only apparent injury is a rash from the shoulder harness of the safety belt. She was swatting at a bee and apparently lost control of the car. She was driving a black Chevy Malibu, which struck a pole, and there's a wire across the roadway, put no pole is down. This occurred at the curve on Creek Road between Lehigh Avenue and Lehigh Road. The vehicle landed, not in a creek, but in a ravine which is sometimes filled with water.

With 344 employees, O-AT-KA Milk Products is already Genesee County's largest private employer, and CFO Michael Patterson promised the Genesee County Economic Development Center Board a taxpayer-assisted expansion will result in a workforce expanded by 21 positions.

The expansion, at a cost to O-AT-KA of $20 million, will result in greater efficiency, a product and market expansion and greater employee safety, Patterson said.

"This is a real game changer for O-AT-KA," Patterson said. "It will allow us to grow while we focus on efficiency and employee safety."

Patterson described the region as "heavy with milk," and the expansion will help O-AT-KA improve its capacity to create new products and expand into additional markets.

O-AT-KA is seeking $2.26 million in sales tax and property tax exemptions.

In making a motion to set a public hearing on O-AT-KA's application, Board Member Craig Yunker said, "This is really important to our region and our dairy industry, which is the back bone of our local economy. I don't know of a more important project."

The date of the hearing, which the board approved unanimously, has not yet been determined, but will be within the next two or three weeks so the board can vote on whether to grant the tax exemptions at its next meeting.

“This is a tremendous investment being made by one of the largest private-sector employers in Genesee County,” said GCEDC Board Chairman Paul Battaglia. “It also demonstrates a long-term commitment to our community by the company in building a state-of-the-art facility to enhance its manufacturing operations now and in the future.”

The following people were arrested by the Genesee County Sheriff’s Office during the Jason Aldean concert at Darien Lake Performing Arts Center on Thursday.

Jacob D. Latello, 21, of Park Boulevard, Lancaster, is charged with criminal trespass, 3rd, after allegedly reentering the concert venue after being ejected and told not to return. Latello was arraigned in Darien Court and jailed in lieu of $250 bail.

John V. Winiecki, 22, of Buffalo Street, Alexander, is charged with criminal trespass, 3rd, after allegedly reentered the concert venue after being ejected and told not to return. Winiecki was arraigned in Darien Court and jailed in lieu of $500 bail.

Edward N. Cleveland, 18, of Shamrock Avenue, Port Colborne, Ontario, Canada, is charged with trespass after allegedly attempting to reenter the concert venue after being ejected and told not to return. Cleveland was arraigned in Darien Court and jailed in lieu of $250 bail.

Tyler T. Hosmer, 19, of Baird Road, Penfield, is charged with unlawful possession of marijuana after allegedly being found in possession of marijuana.

Molly E. Backus, 18, of Pleasant Street, Clifton Springs, is charged with unlawful possession of marijuana after allegedly being found in possession of marijuana.

Matthew A. Sypolt, 21, of Harris Road, Poland, is charged with two counts of harassment, 2nd, after allegedly striking two CSC security officers.

Morgan B. Wheeler, 20, of West Lake Road, Geneseo, is charged with criminal Impersonation, 2nd, after allegedly identifying herself as another by using a NYS driver’s license.

William E. Dyke Jr., 43, of South Union Street, Spencerport, is charged with harassment, 2nd, after allegedly striking another subject in the face.

Travis J. Snyder, 34, of Hertel Avenue, Buffalo, is charged with harassment, 2nd, after allegedly striking another subject in the face.

Winners of three games in a row and seven of the last 10, the Batavia Muckdogs (22-28) find themselves slowly creeping back into the playoff picture, sitting only four and a half games back of the wild card. On Thursday night they continued their crucial three-game series against the Lowell Spinners (27-25).

In the previous three games, Batavia jumped on its opponent by scoring in the first inning, thus putting pressure on the opposition to score runs. Thursday night would be almost the complete opposite.

Behind All-Star Stone Garrett’s bat, the Muckdogs were able to close a 6-0 Spinner lead to just 7-5 in the ninth inning, while getting the tying run up to bat.

Down 6-0 in the eighth, Travis Brewster led off the inning with single. Garrett then crushed the 1-0 pitch over the green Batavia Youth Football shed for his 10th home run of the year.

After the Spinners were able to get one run back in the top of the ninth, the Muckdogs refused to go away quietly.

Spinner relief pitcher, Taylor Nunez quickly got the first two batters out in the ninth. Alex Fernandez then singled, followed by a ground out to first by Anfernee Seymour that was botched by the first baseman; Brewster was then hit by a pitch to load the bases.

Garrett stepped to the plate and almost instantly was behind 0-2. After fouling off a couple pitches, he got the pitch he liked and drove a long fly ball over the center fielder’s head, clearing the bases and making it 7-5.

“It’s not a seven to five ballgame without Stone Garrett,” Batavia Manager Angel Espada said. “The kid has been having a great season and has been working hard at making adjustments.”

Although their comeback effort came up short, Batavia was not without chances earlier in the game. Altogether they left eight runners on base, included having the bases loaded in the third inning, and were unable to score any runs.

“That’s baseball, the team that takes advantage of their opportunities and you don’t have to do a whole lot,” Espada said. “You just have to get a base hit here and there and that’s what they did [Spinners].”

The Spinners were able to plate two runs off of Batavia starter Justin Jacome, one in the second and one in the third inning. Jacome only pitched three innings, giving up the two runs on three hits and striking out two.

Nestor Bautista relieved Jacome and was not his usual self -- the one who got him voted into the All-Star game.

“The kid [Bautista] has been so good all year and he just didn’t have it today,” Espada said. “You couldn’t get it done but he battled and competed, but hopefully he can put this one behind him.”

The Spinners got to Bautista in the sixth inning when Josh Ockimey and Tate Matheny, the son of the St. Louis Cardinals Manager Mike Matheny, both connected on two-out singles. John Nunez then doubled to score both runners and push their lead to 4-0.

Lowell was again able to plate two runs in the seventh inning off of Bautista after a Chad De La Guerra broken-bat bloop single and a Andrew Benintendi -- the Boston Red Sox first-round draft pick and seventh overall selection in this years draft out of Arkansas -- infield single put the first two batters of the inning on base.  

Victor Acosta walked to load the bases with no outs. Tucker Tubbs then flew out to second but in an attempt to keep Guerra at third, Taylor Munden’s throw home was off the mark and all the runners moved up a base, scoring Guerra. Ockimey then hit a sacrifice fly to stretch the lead to 6-0.

Batavia was able to battle back in the eighth and ninth innings but they just ran out of outs.

“Hopefully that carries some momentum into tomorrow’s game,” Espada said.

Garrett finished the game 2-for-3 with two walks. He had the two-run home run and all five RBIs for the Muckdogs. Brewster contributed to the comeback effort by going 3-for-4 with three singles and two-runs scored.

Kyle Keller impressed on the mound going the last two innings in relief, striking out five batters and only allowing one run on two hits.

With the loss the Muckdogs now drop five and a half games out of the wild card spot and also are in danger of losing their first series since the July 21 set against Connecticut. Batavia will look to avoid that on Friday night as they wrap up the series against the Spinners at 7:05.

Like all Friday night games, there will be fireworks following the conclusion of the game. 

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Genesee County Parks Deer Management Permit Applications will be accepted for the Archery Hunting Program at the Genesee County Park & Forest beginning Aug. 17 through Sept. 11.

The Deer Management Program Terms & Conditions packet (including permit) can be downloaded from the Genesee County Parks Web site at http://www.co.genesee.ny.us/docs/GCPF_DeerMgmt_TermsCond_w_Permit_Final2015.pdf or picked up at the Park office located at 153 Cedar St., Batavia, between the hours of 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. Monday thru Friday.

The permit is a non-refundable $25 fee (check or money order due with permit application). Check or money order must be written out to the GENESEE COUNTY TREASURER and must accompany the permit when submitted. A copy of your NYS DEC License is required to be submitted with the permit application also. Applications will not be accepted after Sept. 11.

A lottery drawing will be held on Sept. 15 where permits and vehicle tags will be administered at a mandatory information meeting held on Oct. 3. The Deer Management Program is a four-week program that runs from Oct. 19 through Nov. 15. Genesee County residents, including youth, and disabled veterans will be given priority over nonresident applications.

A Genesee County Parks Deer Management issued permit is required to legally archery or crossbow hunt at the Genesee County Park & Forest. Hunters must possess a valid NYS DEC big game license and respective deer tags before applying for a Genesee County Parks Deer Archery Hunting Permit. Crossbow hunters must ALSO possess a valid muzzleloader hunting privilege as defined by the NYS DEC along with respective deer tags.

The Genesee County Parks Deer Management Permit is specific to the hunter, and may not be used by or assigned to any other individual. Genesee County reserves the right to revoke this permit at any time.

For more information, please visit the Genesee County Parks Web site at http://www.co.genesee.ny.us/departments/parks/forestmanagement.html or contact Paul Osborn via e-mail at coparks@co.genesee.ny.us or call (585) 344-8508.

CALLING ARTISTS OF ALL AGES: Enter for a chance to win one of several great prizes, including our top prize of $250 for 1st Place! Right now we have very few adult artists signed up to chalk so your chances of winning big are, well... BIG! We also have a People's Choice category for the public to vote on their favorite with the winner receiving a gift basket from Alex's Place Restaurant!

Teens can walk away with a $75 cash prize and our youth prize is a $75 gift basket from Adam Miller Toy and Bicycle! The contest takes place during Summer in the City this Saturday, Aug. 15th. Artists can start at 9 a.m. and work until 5 p.m. Judging and awards will be presented immediately after and announced on stage!  Artists can enjoy food, drinks and entertainment from the Summer in the City festival.  

With every artist's registration, you will receive a goody bag consisting of a box of 24 chalks to get started, an event T-shirt from T-Shirts Etc., and a Snapple beverage from CH Wright!  

If you are an area artist and are a member of GO ART! or Batavia Society of Artists, your registration is discounted by 50 percent!   

This contest is raising money for future art events through GO ART!, and will help fund the youth art program at GO ART!, which helps bring art programs to children all around our county.  

A huge shout out to our platinum city sponsors that have made this event possible: Main Street Pizza Co., Alex's Place, Batavia Business Improvement District, Adam Miller Toy and Bicycle, CH Wright and T-Shirts Etc.! And many many more! Register today by click here.

A one-vehicle accident with minor injuries is reported at 8110 Route 237. It is off the roadway. Stafford fire and Mercy medics are responding.

The 2015 Run for the ACORNS will take place Sunday, Oct. 11, at Genesee County Park & Forest in East Bethany.

The 5K/10K Trail run/walk benefits GC parks.

Participants will walk or run on single and double track trail through the forest, along a creek and up and down rolling hills, with an estimated 100 feet of climb within the 10K loop.

Organizers say the trails are very wide and easy to negotiate with minimal rocks and roots. The course starts on asphalt, then leads into the woods for a truly beneficial run.

Check-in is at 8 a.m. at "Area B." The 10K starts at 9 and the 5K run/walk begins at 9:15.

This event is sanctioned by the USA Track & Field.

"Run for the ACORNS -- You're 'NUTS' if you don't!"

For more information and registration options go to:

It's a year today since local musician Frank Penepento started playing the National Anthem on his trumpet every morning at 7 a.m. at the VA Center in Batavia.

This morning, he was joined by several other players, including Mitch Cayea, now in the Navy and home on leave, who was in high school when he first filled in for Penepento on a morning Penepento couldn't play.

Penepento missed a period of playing while recovering from neck surgery, so other trumpeters filled in for him, and all but one of those stand-ins joined him this morning.

Besides Cayea, playing this morning were Harold McJury, Donny Allen, Ross Chua, Don Shirk and Tom Cecerce. Unable to play this morning was Richard Samsel.

Together, the group has performed the National Anthem at 7 a.m. at the VA Center through rain, sleet, snow, zero-degree mornings and golden ones like today.

Previously: Trumpeter plays National Anthem every morning at VA to honor veterans, and his father

A car versus motorcycle accident with injuries is reported at 142 S. Main St. near Roosevelt Avenue.

City firefighters and Mercy medics are responding.

UPDATE 12:03 a.m. (by Howard): The accident involved a scooter and a deer. The rider suffered only minor injuries and was transported to UMMC for evaluation. The deer ran off. There was blood from the deer on the front fender of the scooter.