Tree partially blocking Barrville Road, Elba
A tree is partially blocking the roadway at 4695 Barrville Road in Elba. Elba Fire Department is en route.
A tree is partially blocking the roadway at 4695 Barrville Road in Elba. Elba Fire Department is en route.
The Town of Elba has a new phone system, according to Supervisor Lucine Kauffman.
The new, automated phones at Elba Town Hall required the town to change its phone numbers.
Here are the new numbers:
Town Hall main number: 585-757-2762. Callers will receive a message with the extension menu for all of the Elba Town officials and departments.
Town Hall Fax number: 585-757-9921
Town Court Fax number: 585-757-9200
The changes took effect today.
Today, Genesee Community College announced the Genesee County students who are among 612 on the Dean's List for the Fall 2010 semester. These students earned a quality point index (grade-point average) of 3.50-3.74.
The honorees, their hometowns and attendance status, are:
ALABAMA
Jake Nadolinski, full time
ALEXANDER
Daniel Dudek, part time
Sabrina Herman, full time
Clayton Miller, part time
Teresa Morris, full time
John Ognibene, full time
Laurie Schwab, part time
Cindy Schwartz, part time
Stacy Wirth, full time
Lacey Wolfley, full time
BASOM
Kassondra Conrad, full time
Andrew Greene, full time
Danielle Hirtzel, full time
Ely Winnie, part time
BATAVIA
Jenise Albert, part time
Valeria Antonetty, part time
Jessica Barone, full time
Christopher Blachowicz, full time
Ann Brade, part time
Alex Brasky, part time
Katherine Clemm, full time
Neil DeLillo, part time
Richard DelPlato, part time
Nicole DiSalvo, full time
Erin Dobbertin, full time
Melissa Dorman, full time
Ian Dries, full time
Delores Dyer, full time
Ashley Falcone, full time
Charles Ferraro, full time
Kaelie Grazioplene, full time
Rachel Guppenberger, full time
Kimberly Gutzmer, full time
Brett Hake, part time
Shauna Hutchinson, part time
Kimberly Ianita, full time
Jessica Jaszko, full time
Katie Kosciolek, part time
Gregory Kryman, full time
Jenna Lynn Leach, full time
Shelly Lopez, full time
Elizabeth Martin, full time
Emily Mott, full time
John Mullen, part time
Colleen O'Donnell, full time
Daniel Oquendo, full time
Joseph Pedro, full time
Theresa Pellegrino, part time
Joshua Que, full time
Meagan Roese, full time
Amy Roggow, part time
Erin Ruzzi, full time
Erin Schafer, part time
Joseph Schlossel, part time
James Schnellinger, part time
Amber Shea, full time
Trisha Smith, part time
Brian Sprague, full time
Kathryn Svensen, part time
Mark Temperato, part time
Wendy Walker, part time
Todd Warren, full time
Katelyn Wickson, part time
Caitlin Wilkinson, full time
Mercedes Wollek, full time
Cameron Wright, full time
BERGEN
Karen Beaney, part time
Ryan Chatham, full time
Carrie Cooper, part time
Samantha Elliott, full time
Amanda Heale, full time
Gary Heale, part time
Kelsey Hill, part time
Cynthia Mack, part time
Rebecca Mosher, full time
Tavy Shippers, part time
Ashley Spangenburg, part time
Miranda Tardy, full time
BYRON
Kevin Jackson, full time
Mark McLaughlin, full time
Timothy Nicholas, full time
CORFU
Eric Allen, full time
Shannon Bartlett, part time
John Bernardini, part time
Patrick Betz, full time
Stacy Brockway, part time
Joseph D'Amato, full time
Lisa Falkowski, part time
Melissa Gardner, full time
Jessica Gerould, full time
Ashley Ingram, full time
Jamie Johnson, full time
Tracy Kearney, full time
Victoria Rebmann, full time
Kara Rykert, full time
Ashlin Thuman, part time
Dana Wolbert, full time
DARIEN CENTER
Larissa DeMuth, part time
Abigail Engel, full time
Nadine McClurg, part time
Alexander Muench, full time
Rebecca Piechowiak, full time
Michelle Waldo, full time
EAST BETHANY
Sarah Baird, part time
Karen DeFelice, full time
Ian Lawson, part time
EAST PEMBROKE
Lucinda Barber, part time
ELBA
Michael Anauo, full time
Keenan Hughes, part time
Christopher Johnson, part time
Jeana Pfalzer, full time
Danyelle Scarborough, part time
LE ROY
Jennifer Beherns, part time
Joeylyn Berl, part time
Jacob Bortle, part time
Ashley Carney, part time
Jason Coniber, part time
Chad Cummings, part time
Margery Fitzsimmons, part time
Jamie Givens, part time
Bridget Grayson, part time
Anthony Macaluso, full time
Sharlene Majors, full time
Melissa Meadows, full time
Brenda Melton, full time
Caleb Nicodemus, full time
Joel Pitts, part time
Bethany Roth, full time
Katherine Stearns, part time
Jeremy Tiede, part time
Duane Weber, part time
Bradley Wight, part time
Sharon Wynn, full time
OAKFIELD
Kari Adams, full time
Amanda Bachorski, full time
Ariel Bentkowski, full time
Kristen Casper, full time
Julie Mendez, full time
Kendra Moak, full time
Sara Mooney, full time
Nathan Oaksford, part time
Veronica Rebert, full time
Maria Sanders, full time
Olivia Waldron, full time
PAVILION
Matthew Berkemeier, part time
Daniel Case, part time
Marie Hart, part time
Jeannie Kirch, part time
Brian Leach, full time
Emily Mess, full time
Julia Sallade, full time
Deborah Schroeder, full time
Peter Sherman, part time
James Smart, full time
STAFFORD
Amber Carmichael, part time
Jacob Cone, part time
Mark Williams, part time
Genesee Community College offers more than 60 academic programs and certificates, including the brand-new Veterinary Technology A.A.S. degree and Polysomnographic Technology A.A.S. degree, (the study of sleep disorders).
Genesee is accessible through seven campus locations throughout Western New York, as well as through online classes in the Distance Learning Program.
College housing is available at College Village, just a three-minute walk from the Batavia Campus. With small class sizes and state-of-the-art technology both inside and out of the classroom, Genesee Community College is known for being "high-tech" and "high-touch." Find out more at <http://www.genesee.edu >.
The Historical Society of Elba is holding a "Clor's Chicken Barbecue" on Sunday, April 10 at the museum on Maple Ave Extension in Elba. This is a "take-outs" only barbecue starting at 11:30 am. Cost is $8.50 per dinner.
Frank James Davis, 31, of East Rochester, is charged with petit larceny. Davis is accused of entering the Totem Pole Smoke Shop at 10:50 a.m., March 3, loading 15 cartons of cigarettes into a basket, then walking past cashiers and then running out of the store without paying for the cigarettes. The cigarettes are valued at $502 and the basket is valued at $10.
Davis is also accused of stealing $204 worth of Winston Lights on the same date from Arrow Hawk Smoke Shop. Davis was charged with petit larceny for that alleged crime.
Jennifer L. Coombs, 27, of 103 West Main St., Le Roy, is charged with criminal mischief, 4th. Coombs is accused of slashing three tires on a car in November.
Andrew Paul Dentinger, 20, of Broadway Road, Alexander, is charged with unlawful dealing with a child. Dentinger is accused of hosting an underage drinking party. Deputies responded to an address on Broadway Road, Alexander, at 12:58 a.m., Saturday to investigate the party.
David A. Burr, 23, of Elba, is charged with criminal mischief, 3rd. Burr is accused of intentionally damaging the front door of T.F. Brown's restaurant at 1:40 a.m., Sunday. Burr was jailed without bail.
Janie B. Burgess, 57, of 7 Maureen Drive, Rochester, is charged with DWI, unsafe turn. Burgess was stopped at 10:13 p.m., Saturday, on Oak Street by Officer Chris Camp. Burgess was jailed on $500 bail.
Daniel G. Crane, 34, of 9395 Upton Road, Batavia, is charged with DWI, driving with a BAC of .08 or greater and inadequate lights. Crane was stopped at 12:52 a.m., Sunday, on Main Street by Officer Dan Coffey.
Mark D. Hoerbelt , 42, of 152 State St., Batavia, is charged with DWI, driving with a BAC of .08 or greater and inadequate headlights. Hoerbelt was stopped at 12:43 a.m., Friday, on West Main Street by Officer Matthew Fleming.
A 16-year-old resident of Wood Street, Batavia, is charged with petit larceny. The youth is accused of stealing an iPod in January while at Batavia High School. The youth was jailed on $1,000 bail.
Jennifer L. Stack, 25, of 12 Oak St., is accused of failing to pay a fine. Stack was convicted in May on an unnecessary noise charge. She was released on $100 bail but allegedly failed to appear at her next court appointment.
Scott C. Brown, 22, and Ashley M. Yunke, 31, of 11 1/2 Wood St., are charged with criminal nuisance. Brown and Yunke are accused of hosting a party where people under 21 were allowed to drink. They were arrested at 12:20 a.m., Sunday. They were jailed on $500 each bail.
Amanda A. Barclay, 23, of Oakfield, is charged with false report of an incident, 3rd. The alleged incident occurred at 4:27 a.m., March 18, in the City of Batavia. Barclay was arrested by State Police on Thursday. No further details were released.
Jared C. Reese, 31, of Stafford, is charged with controlled substance not in original container and criminal possession of a controlled substance, 7th. Reese was stopped by State Police at 6:09 p.m., Thursday, on Route 33, Stafford. No further details were released.
Joanna M. Morgan is indicted on charges of DWI, driving with a BAC of .08 or greater, endangering the welfare of a child and a felony count of DWI (DWI with a child in the car, or "Leandra's Law"). Morgan is accused of driving drunk with a child under 15 in the car on Dec. 12 in the Town of Le Roy.
Ricky D. Newbould is indicted on charges of felony DWI and felony driving with a BAC of .18 or greater. Newbould is accused of driving drunk on Dec. 18 while in the Town of Elba.
Tamara L. Butler is indicted on charges of DWI, driving with a BAC of .18 or greater and aggravated unlicensed operation, 1st. Butler is accused of driving drunk on Aug. 7 in the Town of Oakfield.
Charles W. Wilder is indicted on charges of felony DWI and felony driving with a BAC of .18 or greater. Wilder is accused of driving drunk on Oct. 24 in the Town of Oakfield.
Along Maltby Road, Elba.
Bliss Road, Oakfield.
Gorton Road, Alabama.
Mercy Flight is being dispatched to a medical emergency in the area of 6400 Oak Orchard Road.
Law enforcement was on scene and requested a medical response for a laceration to the neck.
Elba Fire responded and requested Mercy Flight after arriving on scene.
The flight is coming from Buffalo and the ETA is 20 minutes.UPD
UPDATE 11 a.m.: Route 98 is closed in both directions in order to secure a landing zone for Mercy Flight, which now has a 10 minute ETA.
UPDATE 11:15 a.m.: Mercy Flight is on the ground.
UPDATE 11:29 a.m.: Mercy Flight is in the air. Elba fire police working on getting Route 98 reopened.
The beat is thumping, the energy is high, and the sound is thunderous as hundreds of tiny feet stomp the floor and just as many tiny hands smack together enthusiastically. Two hundred children chant, "We will, we will, READ YOU!" in deafening unison.
Welcome to Reading Month at Elba Central School.
In past years, the students have celebrated books in more traditional ways. This year, elementary art teacher Stephanie Rudman decided to mix things up a bit by inviting children's entertainer Glenn Colton to perform for the students. Colton's hour-long show entertained both students and teachers alike with silly jokes, oldies music references, and a message that reading can be fun.
Rudman says that she had remembered Colton performing at Elba years ago, and decided to bring him back in order to add a more musical aspect to the month.
The Orchard Park-based entertainer performs in about 250 locations per year, mostly staying in the Western New York area. He has a variety of educational concerts available, featuring themes such as bullying, cyber safety, and staying drug-free. Along with writing songs, he has also authored two children's books, "Mr. Ducky Wucky -- The Wonderful Secret" and "Browser the Mouse and His Internet Adventure."
For more information on Colton's shows and book signings, go to www.glenncolton.com
Driving back from a meeting in Alabama this afternoon, I took a turn down Malby Road and wound up passing this barn in Elba. I've passed it before, but the snow on the shingles seemed like a nice touch.
A motor-vehicle accident, thought to be a head-on collision, has occurred on Pekin Road, Elba, in the area of the curve. There is one person trapped inside. The front passenger has a head injury and is conscious.
A responder on scene says the injuries are minor.
Elba Fire Department and Mercy EMS are responding.
UPDATE 12:22 p.m.: Fire police are requested to shut down traffic on Pekin Road.
UPDATE 12:49: Mercy medics are en route to UMMC. Elba fire units are back in service. Tow trucks are called in. The road has reopened.
A landing zone for Mercy Flight has been set up at Route 262 and Transit Road in Elba.
Route 262 is closed.
Elba Fire responded to set up the landing zone. Mercy EMS is on scene.
There was apparently an auto accident in the area, but we have no futher details. It's a medical emergency.
UPDATE 9:55 a.m.: Mercy Flight is in the air and going to Strong. The road will reopen shortly.
Robert Thigpen, 35, of Patriots Landing, Rochester, is charged with two counts of tampering with a witness, 3rd, and criminal contempt, 1st. Thigpen was picked up by Batavia Police on a bench warrant and turned over to the Sheriff's Office. Thigpen was jailed pending a court appearance today. (For previous coverage of Thigpen, click here.)
Taylor Robert Benjamin, 18, of 139 Christina Drive, North Chili, is charged with criminal possession of marijuana, 5th, a misdemeanor. Benjamin was arrested by Le Roy police following a complaint of youths gathering under the pedestrian footbridge between Church and Mill streets. As an officer approached, he reportedly observed Benjamin lighting a glass pipe and inhaling the smoke from it.
Ryan T. Daley, 28, of 57 Elizabeth Ave., Hamburg, is charged with DWI, driving with a BAC of .08 or greater, refusal to take breath test and inadequate lights. Daley was stopped at 8:05 p.m. Thursday on East Main Street by Officer Thad Mart.
A 17-year-old resident of Mechanic Street, Elba, is charged with petit larceny. The youth is accused of stealing $42.81 in merchandise from Kmart on Saturday.
Justin Zane Baker, 22, of Webber Avenue, Oakfield, is charged with harassment, 2nd. Baker allegedly pushed a woman several times during a domestic dispute at 6:25 a.m., Sunday.
A 16-year-old resident of Angling Road, East Pembroke, is charged with unlawful possession of marijuana and possession of alcohol while under 21 with intention to consume. The youth was arrested following a traffic stop at 7:48 p.m. Saturday on Angling Road by Deputy Patrick Reeves.
Eric Thomas Wolford, 18, is charged with DWI, aggravated DWI, possession of alcohol in a motor vehicle, endangering the welfare of a child and failure to yield right of way. Wolford was stopped 7:46 p.m., Saturday, on Angling Road, by Deputy Patrick Reeves.
Craig Edward Blake, 59, of Sliker Road, Corfu, is charged with DWI, failure to keep right, unauthorized display of amber lights, refusal to take breath test. Blake was stopped at 12:23 a.m. Sunday on Park Road by Deputy Patrick Reeves.
Douglas Westley Green, 54, of Woodlands Way, Brockport, is charged with petit larceny. An investigation by Deputy Joseph Graff into thefts over a period of time at Stan's Harley Davidson led to the identification of Green as a suspect.
Melissa M. Lesage, 31, of 31 Buffalo St., Bergen, is charged with failure to appear in court as directed. Lesage was taken into custody by Rochester Police and turned over to Batavia Police on a warrant from 2007 for failure to appear as directed on an alleged traffic violation. Bail was set at $300.
Lamar Randall, 25, of 266 E. Park St., Albion, is charged with failure to appear in court. Randall was arrested on a bench warrant. Bail was set at $350.
Justin E. Cratsley, 22, of 115 State St., Batavia, is charged with harassment, 2nd, and criminal contempt, 2nd. Cratsley is accused of harassing a person he is barred from contacting at the YMCA on Saturday.
Sabrina Zinni, 36, of 219 North Spruce St., Batavia, is accused of showing up for a court ordered work detail under the influence of alcohol. She was jailed on $1,000 bail.
Andrew Z. Perdock, 24, unknown address, is charged with petit larceny. Perdock is charged with petit larceny. Perdock was arrested by State Police at 12:53 p.m. Saturday and held on cash bail. No further details released.
Yolanda M. Skeet, 32, of 24 Allegheny Road, Corfu, is charged with felony DWI under Leandra's Law. Skeet was stopped for allegedly speeding on the Thruway by State Police. She allegedly had a 9-year-old child in her car and a BAC of .08 or greater. Skeet was jailed in Ontario County on $2,500 bail or $5,000 bond.
Howard and I both had a chance to stop over at Genesee Community College for Tech Wars 2011 on Thursday. Howard took some photos, I took some video.
Many thanks to the NXT Lego team members and their coaches for sharing their work with The Batavian.
Here is the video (with a scenic view of the space behind the college to close it out):
For previous coverage, see:
Float in Elba Onion Festival parade gives a 'FIRST' look at LEGO League
Elba students build robots one Lego at a time
Elba's FIRST Lego League invites robot fans to a maze race at GCC
Photos by Howard Owens
A pair of men from Holley were jailed after allegedly menacing a woman in Elba using their trucks and a gun.
Charged with criminal mischief, 2nd, which is a felony, menacing, 2nd, and reckless endangerment, unlawful imprisonment and endangering the welfare of a child were William E. Grathouse, 37, of Holley-Byron Road, Holley, and Edwin D. Roniger Jr., 37, of East Lee Road, Holley.
According Deputy Matt Butler, at 7:40 p.m. Thursday, on North Byron Road, Elba, Grathouse and Roniger used their pickup trucks to try and block a car driven by a woman from proceeding north on North Byron Road.
Grathouse then allegedly drove his truck into her car and forced it off the road.
Grathouse also allegedly pointed a pistol at the woman while she was in her car.
Both men were jailed on $10,000 bail.
Nothing says spring more than baseball.
Today, in Oakfield, I came across Ryan Byrnes and Joe Colon, both originally from Elba, having a first catch of the season.
They said nothing felt better after a long winter than tossing a ball around.
The Historical Society of Elba will have a Clor's Chicken B-B-Q on Sunday, April 10, on the museum grounds at 11:30 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. or until sold out. The location is Maple Avenue Extension.
Dinners are $8.50 each and include 1/2 chicken, beans, salt potatoes, roll/butter, applesauce and cookie. Dinners may be reserved by calling June at 757-2791. Members have tickets for pre-sale. Call Ron at 757- 2590.
This is the first fundraiser of the year for the Historical Society.
On May 14, the 14th Annual Antique and Collectible Sale will be held at the Elba Fireman's Recreation Hall.
The museum opens for visitors on Memorial Day and each Sunday from 2 to 4 p.m. until September. Some special events are being planned for young people.
We welcome everyone to come to enjoy Elba history. We have a restored 1842 home to browse, a barn that holds muck and farm tools, post office and gas station memorablilia.
The main museum has a collection of ladies' hats, Elba Elegant display, Grange, Rotary, Boy Scouts, fireman, military, businesses of Elba, school-related items, toys and a huge working loom.
We welcome old and young alike (and especially in-between) to join us in gathering and promoting the history of Elba. Our next meeting will be at 7 p.m. on Thursday, April 7 at the museum. Coffee and refreshments are served at 6:30 p.m.
Scoring droughts in the second and fourth quarters proved the Lady Lancers' undoing Monday night in Letchworth as Elba dropped a western regional playoff game to Whitesville, 50-40.
Elba jumped out to an early lead and played with confidence in the first quarter, but by the half -- after scoring only one basket in the first half of the second quarter -- was down 17-29.
With a fast start in the third quarter, Elba managed to briefly tie the game and ended the third down by one, 34-35.
Using a combination of fast breaks and defensive control of the boards, Whiteville (20-3) dominated the fourth quarter, however, to end Elba's season at 19-4.
Jamie Marshall had 8 points, Meg Stucko 8, McKenzie Bezon 7, and Marissa Pangrazio 6.
More pictures after the jump. To purchase these pictures, click here.
Gov. Andrew Cuomo wants to cap the annual salaries of school district superintendents and if his proposal goes through, one Genesee County superintendent could see a nearly $90,000 cut in pay.
Under the cap plan, all of the other county superintendents are earning less than what Gov. Cuomo's plan says they could earn.
Currently, the highest paid school superintendent in the county is Pembroke's Gary Mix. He earns $232,307 per year.
For a school district the size of Pembroke's, according to Cuomo, Mix's pay should be capped at $145,000.
WBTA's Geoff Redick spoke with Mix.
"I understand that the governor is politically ambitious," says Mix. "He's picked a group of people -- the 700 superintendents in New York -- that in many communities, particularly in small communities, they can often be among the more highly compensated people in the community."
Mix says he grew up the oldest of eight children. His father was a postal worker who also took many odd jobs to support his large family.
So, "I understand the feelings about other people's compensation and benefits," says Mix. "(But) education is crucial, it's important. I hope we truly value it."
On the other end of the spectrum, Elba's Jerome Piwko might want to ask for a raise. He's making only $81,120. While Elba's student population is a rather small 494, Cuomo's plan says Piwko could have his pay capped at $135,000.
That puts Piwko's pay nearly $55,000 under Cuomo's proposed pay scale. That's the largest disparity between Cuomo's cap proposal and what a current Genesee county superintendent is earning.
For the rest of Geoff's story, click here.
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