To keep up on all the latest information about the upcoming Bidding on a Brighter Future Gala and Auction in support of the Child Advocacy Center, like the event's Facebook page. Like the page and complete the contest registration form and you will be eligible to win a $100 gift certificate from City Slickers. Click here to like the page and enter the contest.
Here are the awards that judges handed out following the Oakfield Labor Days Parade on Monday:
Veterans Color Guard
Fire Departments
Marching Bands
Best Novelty Band, Act or Float
When you sit down for a meal at Pasquales, Mama Fasano wants it to be just like you're coming over to her house for dinner.
Every dish with be based on family recipes and the ambiance and decor will be designed to give diners an old-time, family Italian restaurant feel.
The Fasano family purchased the red brick, two-story building at the corner of Swan and Ellicott streets at the city's tax lien auction a couple of months ago with the specific intention to open a restaurant.
They've had to completely gut the place and entirely remodel it -- including putting in a new kitchen. The restaurant won't open until late fall, but they're ready to talk about their plans.
Joan Fasano has been in the restaurant and catering business for 40 years and at Pasquales the whole family is joining in.
"Many Batavians and Genesee County residents have been familiar with the Fasano name in conjunction with great food over the years," Maggie Fasano said. "Joan and her husband Jim catered many, many weddings, anniversaries, graduations and other events."
The menu will include homemade ravioli, chicken cacciatore, tripe, pasta fazool, along with other old-country recipes, and once every two weeks, a polish dish.
People go crazy over the polish dishes," Rachel Fasano said. "You can’t get them anywhere."
The kitchen is being designed and set up by Karl Klein, who recently closed his restaurant in Le Roy.
The Fasanos and Ganson have been close friends for 30 years.
Every once in awhile he'll work as a guest chef, making special dishes for the day.
Though the building was most recently a bar, the Fasanos are not setting up a tavern. It's an eatery. There will be beer and wine to go with dinner, but the bar won't be a place to come and sit and just drink.
Meals will be affordable.
"We want people to be able come and enjoy dinner and not empty their pockets, so to speak," Dave Fasno said. "Our menu will be based on good Italian food, what Mom likes to call peasant food."
Family photos and old photos of Italian immigrants will hang on the walls.
"We want people, when they walk in, to feel like the restaurant's been here forever," Joan said.
Photo: Rachel, Joan, Maggie in the front and David and Jimmy John behind the bar.
A 47-year-old South Byron man continued to proclaim his innocence on sexual abuse charges today right up until moments before Judge Robert C. Noonan sent him to state prison for four years.
John Chrisley, of Mechanic Street, was convicted following a jury trial in July of sexually molesting a young child.
The mother of the child spoke in court today saying that Chrisley used offers of auto repair services to befriend her family and gain access to her young daughter.
"I've been haunted by this baseless allegation since this started," Chrisley told Noonan. "Her statements are 100-percent false."
Chrisley said that the child's mother has also accused him of violating orders of protection and of smoking and dealing marijuana. He said he submitted to a drug test that came out negative.
"I didn't break the order of protection," Chrisley said. "I didn't deal marijuana. I didn't smoke marijuana. I didn't molest that little girl. I don't know why she's accusing me of those things. ... I think the jury judged me not on the law but on emotions."
He vowed that his case would be overturned on appeal.
Noonan said it isn't his role at this point in proceedings to decide whether Chrisley's conviction was proper. His job simply was to sentence him. But he indicated he found the evidence that came out at trial against Chrisley pretty compelling.
"I don't accept your conclusion, your statement that you've been subjected to some sort of torture from baseless allegations," Noonan said. "I heard all of the testimony at the trial and while it wasn't my job to determine if you were guilty, because that's for the jury to decide, it's hard to believe that you were convicted on anything other than the evidence at the trial. There was no emotional display from the jury. They appeared to make a decision by objectively weighing the evidence that was presented at trial."
The mother of the victim said her child now has trust issues, fears men -- even her own father when he tickles her -- and has anger control issues.
She said he could never forgive him for what he did, accusing him of seeing no wrong in harming innocent children.
"If it were up to me, you would be in prison for the rest of your life and then, and only then, would it be a guarantee that you would never touch another child again," she said.
Press release from Batavia PD:
Due to the malfunctioning traffic light at Richmond Avenue and State Street, the Batavia Police Department will be assigning an officer for traffic control at that intersection on Friday, Sept. 6 during school morning admission and afternoon dismissal periods.
This will be to alleviate traffic congestion and assist with students crossing at that intersection. If you are traveling in the area please be aware and use caution during these times.
Local business adding new services!
Local businessman Eric von Kramer is adding new services to complement his low-pressure roof cleaning business. We will now be offering low pressure house washing, gutter clean-out and gutter whitening.Our main business remains low-pressure roof cleaning to safely melt away the black streaks, algae and moss, that is often seen on area roofs.
This problem is caused by a hearty form of airborne algae that actually feeds off the limestone in shingles. We use the low-pressure process recommended by the shingle manufacturers. The results are immediate and stunning and all work is guaranteed.
It is seldom necessary to use a high pressure washer to clean vinyl, aluminum or painted wood siding, von Kramer states. Our low pressure cleaning is designed to gently clean without damaging your roof or siding. Our patented gutter whitening will bring your gutters back to the "like new" look! We can also clean out the tennis balls, Frisbees, and little maple trees to keep your gutters and downspouts operating properly. All services are offered separately, but as I have seen on TV, it is usually better to "bundle."
Call for an onsite inspection and price. All work is guaranteed to please. Visit our Web site for more information. www.roofcleaningbatavia.com or call (585) 762-9075 or (716) 474-0938.
A 53-year-old Darien resident is accused of making a sexual advance two weeks ago toward a 14-year-old boy while at the Le Roy Community Pool.
Robert F. Williams, of 10933 Townline Road, Lot 18, Darien, is charged with one count of endangering the welfare of a child.
Williams is accused of offering the boy oral sex while at the pool on Aug. 21.
Following arraignment, Williams was released under supervision of Genesee Justice.
WSJ: The Robert Taft Republicans Return (the author is confused about the difference between isolationism and anti-intervention, but still interesting piece)
Firedoglake: Syria Whip List
More than 300 people showed up this evening for calling hours at the Gilmartin Funeral Home on West Main Street, Batavia, to pay respects to the memory and the family of Jason M. Jewett.
Among the mourners were about three dozen members of a nationwide car club that was proud to include Jason among its members.
Jewett, 31, of South Byron and originally from Oakfield, died Friday in a car crash in Erie County.
The car club members who attended tonight came from throughout the Northeast, but the majority were from Rochester. They represented three teams within the club: Style by Choice, Sunworks and Street Kings.
Any hardcore car enthusiast, regardless of make or model the member owns, is welcome into the club.
Jewett was all in once he became passionate about cars, according to Kyle McGuckin, team leader of Style by Choice.
His car was a black and yellow Mitsubishi Evolution club members called Pikachu.
"Jay loved his car and everybody knew his car," McGuckin said. "It was bright yellow. You could not miss it."
There's a tight bond between club members, McGuckin said. It just happens to bring them together.
"We wouldn't have known any of these guys without cars," McGuckin said. "We're definitely more about family than just a car crew."
Also honoring Jewett tonight were several members of the local law enforcement community, where Jewett had many friends. He was an agent at the Immigration Customs Enforcement & Deportation facility in Batavia along with being one of 13 instructors for the Special Response Team.
He had worked in and around law enforcement in Genesee County much of his adult life.
Calling hours will continue tomorrow from 3 to 8 p.m.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 9:30 a.m., Wednesday, at Resurrection Parish, 303 East Main St., Batavia. Interment will be in North Pembroke Cemetery.
Click here for Jewett's obituary.
Jason's nephew Nate Jewett, also a car club member, with his BMW. Nate is active duty Navy currently stationed at Port Hueneme in Ventura County, California.
Besides his car, Jason owned a gray Dodge Ram 1500 that he was proud of. A friend brought it to the wake. With it are Nate Jewett, Zach Hallatt and Huseyin Damlar.
The murder conviction of Scott Doll, and whether he should have been read his Miranda warnings prior to questioning, will be reviewed by New York's highest court, according to an AP story on the Wall Street Journal's Web site.
The Court of Appeals heard arguments on Tuesday and could issue a ruling within a month.
Doll was convicted in a jury trial May 20, 2010 of murdering Joseph Benaquist, a friend, fellow former corrections officer, and a business partner.
On a cold winter night, Feb. 16, 2009, Doll was spotted by Deputy James Diehl, walking on Lake Road, Pembroke, wearing blood-soaked coveralls and carrying a tire iron.
Initially, Doll reportedly said the blood came from a butchered deer. Investigators were skeptical and questioned him for several hours.
At trial, defense attorney Paul Cambria tried to get Doll's statements thrown out because Doll had not been read his rights. The prosecution countered -- and Judge Robert C. Noonan upheld -- that under rules known as the "emergency doctrine," law enforcement can question a person without reading that person his rights.
The fear, according to the prosecution, was that a person was badly injured and in need of immediate medical attention.
The defense has maintained that without any actual evidence that a person was in fact hurt the emergency doctrine does not apply.
Some of the statements used against Doll where made to a friend who came to the Sheriff's Office on Park Road to talk with him while he was being held there. An investigator was in the room, taking notes during the conversation.
Even if the court rules in favor of Doll, the court would not necessarily order a new trial, but that could be a possible outcome if jurists find that Doll should have been read his rights prior to questioning, or at some point earlier in the investigation.
At trial, evidence against Doll included his blood-splattered overalls, titles and receipts for cars he and Benaquist bought and sold, and his proximity to the murder scene. At the start of the trial, Cambria raised the possibility that one of Doll's sons did the deed, but Doll's son had an alibis for the time of the murder. The prosecution's case largely rested on "if not Scott Doll, then who?"
Doll was sentenced to 15 years to life in prison.
He subsequently beat a jail contraband charge in a trial in City Court over some white powder found in a balloon on his body after his conviction. The powder turned out to be aspirin.
At the time of his arrest in 2009, he was already an announced candidate for mayor in the Village of Corfu. He lost the election to incumbent Todd Skeet.
For our prior Scott Doll coverage, click here.
Elaine Forti was honored to be Grand Marshal of the Oakfield Labor Days Parade. She was surprised when current and former students started singing the Oakfield-Alabama spirit song, "Nothing Is Going to Stop Us Now." Forti wrote the lyrics for the song in 1988.
Each year, the Oakfield parade seems to grow a little bigger and it's always well attended.
Here are some shots -- including one you've probably never seen before: A City of Batavia Fire Department truck in a parade outside the city.
To purchase prints of photos, click here.
NOTE: It turns out, not all of the pictures have finished uploading yet ... in progress ...
Believe it or not, I just finished processing the new members for August -- including those who signed up at Summer in the City (that's how busy I've been the past two or three weeks). With everybody entered into the member database, we're at 198 members.
There's no door prize for being the 200th member, but sign up now and your membership card just might read member #200.
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Two females and one male are reportedly brawling in front of 121 Liberty St. Police are now on scene.
UPDATE 2:48 p.m.: The parties involved say it was only a verbal altercation.
UPDATE 2:49 p.m.: The police say they are being uncooperative.
Here's a recap of our photos from the pre-season practices of Genesee County's football teams (excluding Pembroke, which was covered by another photographer for us). Some parents have asked about purchasing prints. To purchase prints, click here.
The season opens Friday. The first week's games locally are:
Jason Daniel Lang, 29, of Liberty Street, Batavia, is charged with grand larceny, 4th. Lang is accused of stealing merchandise from Walmart during two separate visits. Lang was jailed on $2,500 bail. (For previous coverage of Jason Lang, click here).
Donald William Schulz, 34, of Garden Springs Drive, Mount Sterling, Ky., was arrested on a bench warrant for alleged failure to pay fine. Schulz is accused of failing to pay a fine or restitution on a manslaughter charge. Schulz was extradited and returned to Genesee County and is being held in Genesee County Jail pending arraignment in County Court.
Daniel Johnston Duryea, 32, of Grant Avenue, Humbolt, Neb., is charged with felony DWI, felony driving with a BAC of .08 or higher, moving from lane unsafely, failure to keep right and driving left of pavement markings in no passing zone. Duryea was stopped at 12:33 a.m., Sunday, on Route 238 in Alexander by Deputy Jason Saile.
Marc Harry Rice, 35, of Judith Drive, Cheektowaga, is charged with DWI, driving with a BAC of .18 or higher and failure to keep right. Rice was stopped at 8:13 p.m. Saturday on South Alleghany Road, Corfu, by Deputy Patrick Reeves.
MacKenzie Douglas Barrett, 17, of Eagle St., Medina, is charged with grand larceny, 4th. Barrett is accused of stealing about $2,000 in cash since June while employed at Darien Lake Theme Park.
Wesley C. Burgess, 29, of Jefferson Street, Attica, is charged with unlawful possession of marijuana. Burgess allegedly possessed a bag of marijuana and a pipe with marijuana residue while passing through a checkpoint at 12:08 a.m. Saturday on West Main Street Road, Batavia.
Investigators are looking for leads on who may behind a series of ATV thefts in the western part of Genesee County, said Chief Deputy Jerome Brewster.
Only two stolen four wheelers have been recovered from what Brewster called "a rash" of thefts in the Pembroke, Corfu and Indian Falls areas.
There have been no arrests and Brewster said it's likely the same individuals are responsible for all the thefts and that they are probably from outside the county.
"As always, owners should keep their property locked up when not in use and neighbors should report suspicious activity immediately," Brewster said.
For tips and information, the Sheriff's Office can be contacted at (585) 343-5000.
A downed power line appears to have sparked a fire in a cornfield in the area of 637 Pavilion Warsaw Road, Town of Covington.
That's in Pavilion's fire district and Pavilion fire is on scene.
Dispatchers have received multiple calls about the fire and a chief said people keep stopping on the road to check on the fire.
Southbound Route 19 is closed and the Pavilion chief has requested that Wyoming fire close northbound Route 19.
National Grid is responding to the scene.
UPDATE 8:36 p.m.: Pavilion is now dispatched to a possible house fire at 550 Crossman Road, Town of Covington. The house was struck by lightning. The location is within Pavilion's fire district.
UPDATE 8:40 p.m. The house will be checked with a thermal camera. The residents are not entirely sure if the house was struck. There was a big bang and then the power went out.
Area 51 on Harloff Road, Batavia, hosted hundreds of racers from throughout the Northeast and Canada this weekend for the track's 7th Annual Can Am A.I.R. races.
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