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Holland Land Office Museum to host Appraisal Day on May 20

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The Holland Land Office Museum is proud to announce "Appraisals on Main: HLOM Appraisal Day" on Saturday, May 20, from 10 a.m. 3 p.m. at the Batavia First Presbyterian Church, located at 300 E. Main St., Batavia.

The community is invited to bring any of their treasures and heirlooms that may be collecting dust to see what they may be worth.

Appraisers from Bontrager Real Estate & Auction, Cottone Auctions, and Schultz Auctioneers will be available to give their expert opinions.

There is a $5 charge for each item appraised, with a limit of 5 items per person.

All attendees are required to register for an allotted time slot. The online registration form can be found at the museum’s website.

Information can also be found on our website, www.hollandlandoffice.com or by contacting the museum at either (585) 343-4727 or hollandlandoffice@gmail.com

Borrello critical of confirmation of Rowan Wilson to Court of Appeals

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Statement from Senator George Borrello:

“With the Senate Majority’s confirmation of Justice Rowan Wilson for Chief Judge of the Court of Appeals, they have won their months-long campaign to transform the state’s highest court with their brand of progressivism.  

They rejected Judge Hector LaSalle, a brilliant and independent jurist with the administrative experience the role demands, in favor of an activist judge. Judge Wilson will be more likely to legislate from the bench and willing to ‘interpret’ the law and State Constitution however necessary to advance a liberal agenda.  

With the state budget now 18 days late, chiefly because of the Legislature’s resistance to amending disastrous criminal justice reforms that have made our streets more dangerous and victims more numerous, today’s judicial confirmation makes it clear that they are as committed as ever to their radical agenda. Everyday New Yorkers’ concerns over public safety and the direction of our state have been ignored yet again.  

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HLOM has three events planned over next week

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The Holland Land Office Museum is proud to announce the next edition of its Guest Speaker Series on Wednesday, April 19, at 7 p.m. The museum welcomes local author and presenter Rick Falkowski as he shares the histories of those who made our area what it is from its beginnings in the early 1800s. The subjects include such significant persons and events as Red Jacket, Joseph Ellicott, the War of 1812, and the Erie Canal, among many more. Copies of Falkowski's books will be available. Admission is $5 or $3 for museum members. Please contact the museum at 585-343-4727 or hollandlandoffice@gmail.com if you plan to attend.

The Holland Land Office Museum is proud to announce the next edition of its Concert Series on Thursday, April 20, at 7 p.m. as it welcomes back local guitarist and musician Steven Kruppner. The concert will be an hour and a half from 7-8:30 pm featuring a wide array of tunes, focusing on the singer-songwriter as a storyteller. Admission is $5 or $4 for museum members. If you would like to attend, please contact the museum at 585-343-4727 or hollandlandoffice@gmail.com.

The Holland Land Office Museum is proud to announce the next edition of its Java with Joe E. series on Thursday, April 27, at 9 a.m. This month's presenter is Larry Barnes, the City of Batavia Historian. Larry will be sharing his travels across the United States over the past decade to the other locations named Batavia, all nine in total, the others in: Ohio, Michigan, Illinois, Iowa, Wisconsin, Arkansas, Montana, and California. He shares the origins of their names and compares their features to our own community. Admission is free, and coffee and donuts will be provided. Please contact the museum at 585-343-4727 or hollandlandoffice@gmail.com if you plan to attend.

Tenney introduces bill to keep Federal funding for Medicaid flowing to county governments

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Congresswoman Claudia Tenney (NY-24) joined Congressman Nick Langworthy (NY-23) in introducing the Protect Local Taxpayers Act in response to Governor Kathy Hochul’s Fiscal Year 2024 Budget Proposal, which would keep $625 million in Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (FMAP) that have been shared with New York counties since 2011. Congressman Brandon Williams (NY-22) is also an original cosponsor of this bill.

New York State is one of the only states in the nation to require counties to pay a significant portion of the state’s non-federal matching share of its Medicaid program. This costs local counties in New York up to $7.6 billion per year, resulting in county governments imposing some of the highest property taxes in the country and stressing other critical local services.

The Protect Local Taxpayers Act would offer a straightforward fix by ensuring that FMAP funds are directed, as intended by Congress, to our state’s counties to cover their portion of Medicaid expenses. Since New York counties face a massive obligation under New York’s Medicaid program, this legislation will ensure they are never left with a significant and harmful budgetary impact, such as the one that would be caused by Kathy Hochul's irresponsible 2024 budget.

“As a result of one-party Democrat rule in Albany, New York State has among the highest taxes in the country,” said Congresswoman Tenney. “One reason upstate New York families face such high costs is that our local counties are forced to absorb and subsidize the soaring cost of New York’s Medicaid program. Enough is enough! I’m honored to join the Protect Local Taxpayer Act, which will prevent state governments like ours from further shifting our bloated state Medicaid expenses onto our local county governments, and then refusing to reimburse them for a portion of the costs. Albany should be focused on supporting our local communities, not taking more of their money to subsidize far-left priorities.”

“Governor Hochul’s budget proposal would force rural counties like the ones I represent in Western New York and the Southern Tier into doomsday decision-making, causing unnecessary panic among the people who rely on Medicaid services,” said Congressman Langworthy. “It is well past time to get fiscal sanity back into our state government, and I remain laser-focused on protecting the hardworking taxpayers who feel disenfranchised by state leadership.”

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BOCES unveils new nursing lab

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The brand new nursing lab at Genesee Valley BOCES Adult Education program is designed to provide students with a realistic hospital environment where they can practice and enhance their nursing skills. The lab has various types of high, mid, and low-level simulation mannequins.  Each sim has different features and functions that can be controlled by an iPad. For example, high-fidelity mannequins can blink, breathe, have bowel sounds, and produce various heart sounds, providing students with a realistic experience of caring for a real patient.

The sims lab allows students to practice a head-to-toe patient assessment as well as emergent situations that can occur during a shift.  The updated lab helps them to prepare for their clinical rotation experiences, which in turn prepares them for the workforce. The lab features large patient screen monitors that give the students a look at their patients' vital statistics, and it sets off an alarm showing abnormal readings, which tells students they need to react.  

The lab also has a special simulator called a "mom stimulator," which can simulate the process of childbirth and postpartum complications such as hemorrhaging. This simulator can be operated manually or through an automated system, providing students with a comprehensive learning experience. There are a lot of things students don’t get to experience in their clinical rotations but are now able to simulate in this new lab. 

In addition to these simulation mannequins, the lab has new equipment, such as IV machines and feeding pumps, to give students a more comprehensive understanding of working with medical equipment.  Students have the chance to practice their skills on mannequins which helps prepare them for a job in the medical field. The nursing lab is set up for students to practice different procedures, such as practicing straight catheterization, wound care, and practicing medication administration. 

Overall, the nursing lab provides students with a safe and realistic environment to learn and practice their nursing skills. With the help of this lab and experienced instructors, students can gain valuable hands-on experience that will prepare them for the challenges of working as licensed practical nurses.

The Genesee Valley BOCES LPN program is a 1200-clock-hour program, certified by the New York State Education Department, and is designed to prepare graduates for the NCLEX-PN Examination for licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse. Graduates of the program receive a certificate of completion of licensed practical nursing. The LPN Program has a 90 percent passing rate for the NCLEX exam.   

County legislators receive special tour of jail-in-progress

By Joanne Beck

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Nineteen miles of electrical wiring.

That’s one of the amazing facets making up the new $70 million county jail, Legislature Chairwoman Shelley Stein said Monday after taking a tour of the facility-in-progress.

Stein and fellow legislators Gary Maha, Marianne Clattenburg, Brooks Hawley, John Deleo, Gordon Dibble, Chad Klotzbach and Christian Yunker were afforded a special inside glimpse of the jail under construction between County Building 2 and the animal shelter.

Members of the media were not invited to participate. The Batavian asked Stein why not.

“The people who go to work there every day, they sign in, and they sign out, they have an obligation to the eventual public safety of that building. We sign in, we sign out, no pictures,” she said. “This today was an awareness of how far our building has come, to help us, those of us that have been involved in the design, been involved in funding, to see where we are and to ask questions. So it's an obligation of ours, to the public, to the public safety, that the sheriff has responsibility of.”

The Batavian asked why couldn’t a few members of local media sign in just as legislators did.

“I don’t know the answer to that question. I’m gonna be real honest. It would not be something that’s comfortable to me, because you’re going to see there are open places that are not yet fully built out, to protect what’s inside, such as our wiring, our Internet things like that,” she said. “Again, it is all about protecting, those are people who will be held there. And it’s protecting our staff, who will be helping to keep everybody safe and secure.”

It’s not about keeping any secrets from the public, she said, especially since Senior Project Manager Carl York from The Pike Company presents a monthly report about jail progress. She deferred to Sheriff William Sheron, as the one who oversees the jail and public safety, for answering when the public will be able to see photos of the jail’s interior via a media tour.

“I would say at some point, I don't think we're there right now. Because, you know, it's still in the developmental stage where I'd rather have you see more of a finished product,” Sheron said. “I’d really rather have you see the finished product rather than, for safety concerns, I don't want those kinds of pictures out in the media, that, you know, here's how the wiring is or whatever. It's really about the safety and the welfare of those people who are in our care and custody, and also our staff.”

He estimated that a tour might be more feasible closer to the end of the year.

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During his report to the Public Safety Committee after the tour, Sheron reviewed some “project quick facts” about what has gone into the jail so far, including:

  • 55,000 cubic yards of earthwork
  • 115,000 building concrete masonry units
  • 190 tons of structural steel
  • 57.5 tons HVAC ductwork
  • 19 miles electrical wiring
  • 1,800 electrical light fixtures

The footprint is 101,377 square feet of four-pod configurations with 184 beds. The facility will house jail administration staff and Genesee Justice.

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Photos of the jail by Philip Casper. Photo of Diana Prinzi and Sheriff William Sheron by Joanne Beck.

Tompkins Community Bank promotes Diane Torcello to president of WNY market

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Tompkins Community Bank announced that Diane Torcello has been promoted to president of the bank’s Western New York (WNY) market. Previously, Torcello served as senior vice president and community banking manager. In her new role, she is responsible for the bank’s growth, community and client engagement and stakeholder relations throughout its Western New York market as well as fostering relationships with clients of Tompkins insurance and wealth affiliates.

“Diane has a proven record of leadership expertise and excellence as a community banker throughout the region, from Rochester to Batavia to Buffalo and their surrounding communities,” said John McKenna, president of Tompkins Community Bank. “Having witnessed first-hand her dedication over the past ten years, I know that her vast knowledge of financial services and commitment to collaboration makes her the ideal leader to build on our success in Western New York.” 

A veteran of the banking industry, Torcello is well-known throughout the community for her expertise in retail, commercial, operations, and branch management. She began her career as a teller at The Pavilion State Bank and steadily rose through the company’s ranks into the position of commercial lender.

Torcello began her 18-year tenure with Tompkins as vice president and branch manager before being elevated to senior vice president and community banking manager in 2013, a position she has held for the past decade. In this role, Diane is responsible for the leadership of all staff and operations of the Western New York branch network, as well as the direct involvement and management of the largest deposit relationships. She also interacts routinely with the Tompkins WNY bank board on business development and strategy.

Most recently, Torcello was named one of the Rochester Business Journal’s Women of Excellence in the publication’s 2023 awards announcement. She is also a past recipient of the Women in Business Award from the Batavia Daily News and the 40 Under 40 from Buffalo News.

“Diane’s impact on both the Tompkins community and the community at large has been immeasurable over her remarkable career,” said Jim Fulmer, board chair of Tompkins Community Bank. “Her dedication to the professional growth of her team, and the economic health of her community, is emblematic of our mission to its core.”

Active in the community, Torcello has served as a board member and volunteer for several nonprofit organizations throughout her career, including the Genesee County Chamber Business Development Committee, Mary Immaculate Finance Committee, Children’s Home Committee, United Way, St. Mary’s Parish Council and Junior Achievement. She has also served as a member of the Board of Trustees at Genesee Community College for 14 years, including two as Chair. An upcoming graduate of Roberts Wesleyan University, Torcello resides in Pavilion with her husband, Ralph, although is frequently in Rochester and Buffalo visiting her two sons and their families.

Nine volunteer firefighters complete officer development course

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Nine responders from around the Genesee region participated in the nine-hour Officer Development:  Planning and Emergency Response course, held from March 1 through March 22.

The course provided current and potential fire officers with a basic knowledge of building construction and commonly found fire protection features.  The course also covered how to conduct a pre-incident plan survey, how to determine what elements to include in a pre-incident survey, and how to develop and manage pre-incident plans.  Company officers’ responsibilities as they relate to the post-incident analysis process were also reviewed in the program.

Firefighters completing the course included: 

TOWN of BATAVIA

  • Paul R. Dibble
  • Robert J. Hunt

BOWANSVILLE

  • James S. Ward

CORFU

  • John T. McCarthy

HENRIETTA

  • Scott E. Routly            

LE ROY

  • Brie L. Rogers

OAKFIELD

  • Annette J. Johnson

PAVILION

  • Hunter M. Schiske

STAFFORD

  • Jason M. Smith

19 volunteers complete Fire Police training

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Nineteen students successfully completed the nine-hour Fire Police course, which concluded on March 25 at the Genesee County Fire Training Center.  Presented by the New York State Office of Fire Prevention and Control in conjunction with the Genesee County Office of Emergency Management Services, this program was instructed by Sgt. Dan Coffey, whose focus was to teach the fire police the skills to enable them to perform their duties more effectively.  Course lessons included defining and interpreting terms, oath of office, relation to regular police officers, general duties, maintaining safe conditions at an emergency, traffic direction and control, pre-planning and various laws of interest to the fire service. 

Completing the course were:

ALABAMA

  • Joshua V. Mullen

BERGEN

  • Edward D. Shortt

BETHANY

  • Carl L. Hyde, Jr.
  • Terry R. Smart

BROCKPORT

  • Stephen C. Delong

BYRON

  • Michael A. Alexander

CORFU

  • Justin S. Rodland

INDIAN FALLS

  • LuAnne Mileham
  • Maxwell D. Olsen

PAVILION

  • Matt Jacobus
  • Douglas W. Logsdon
  • Donald A. Roblee, Jr.
  • Kenneth l. Weaver
  • Douglas P. Wright
  • Nick J. Wright

SOUTH BYRON

  • Mathew T. Dougherty
  • Theresa E. Hammer
  • Katrina Rassel

STAFFORD

  • Todd Mogenhan

Notre Dame girls power past Lyndonville, 9-8

By Howard B. Owens

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Notre Dame snagged a come-from-behind victory with a six-run seventh inning to beat Lyndonville on Monday in Girls Softball, 9-8.

Loretta Sorochty, Kaydence Stehlar, Mia Treleaven, and Emma Sisson all had multiple hits in the game.  Starting pitcher Mia Treleaven struck out seven batters, and Loretta Sorochty struck out 3 in relief.  

Photos by Pete Welker.

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Sheriff's K-9s visit Elba Fire and provide Chicken BBQ attendees and volunteers a demo

By Howard B. Owens

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Deputies Andrew Mullen, with partner K-9 Frankie, and Deputy James Stack, with partner K-9 Rayzor, visited the Elba Volunteer Fire Department Chicken BBQ on Sunday to provide a demonstration of how K-9s work with officers.

The Elba Boy Scouts were also on hand to help with the BBQ at the Elba Fire Rec Hall on Route 98.

The fundraiser was sold out.

Submitted photos and information.

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Swift, Mars, Elvis and Disco coming to Batavia Downs

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Batavia Downs Gaming & Hotel has announced the onsale dates for two upcoming concerts taking place at Batavia Downs Gaming & Hotel’s Park Place Room along with the facility’s first “Silent Disco.”

22K Magic – a Tribute to Taylor Swift and Bruno Mars makes it’s Batavia Downs debut on Saturday, September 2nd.  Hailing from Canada, music talents Carla and Joshua bring the spirit and energy of Taylor and Bruno to their performances.  Together, they put on a show with all your favorite songs, clean lyrics and a whole lot of fun.  Tickets are $15 and attendees receive $10 in Free Play on the day of the show.

Also making his first appearance at Batavia Downs is Rick Alviti’s Tribute to Elvis “That’s the Way it Was.” This Elvis tribute is high-energy and full of audience interaction.  Rick has performed all over the country and in many parts of the world including the Wynn Resort in Las Vegas.   This tribute to Elvis show is truly the closest thing to a live Elvis performance you will ever see or hear.  The event is happening on Saturday, September 9.  Tickets are $30 for VIP, $20 for General Admission and attendees receive $15 in Free Play on the day of the show.

For the first time ever, Batavia Downs will be hosting a “Silent Disco” on Saturday, September 16.  A Silent Disco is an event where people dance to music listened to on wireless headphones rather than on speakers. Several types of music will be broadcast to attendees who are wearing those headphones, so party goers could be listening to several different types of music at a given time.  Since those without the headphones hear no music, the effect is a room full of people dancing to no sound.  Tickets for this event are $20 and include $10 in Free Play. 

Tickets for these events will be available at www.BataviaConcerts.com beginning on Tuesday at 10 a.m.

“We are thrilled to welcome these new and exciting events to Batavia Downs this fall,” said Henry Wojtaszek, President and CEO for Batavia Downs Gaming & Hotel. “Tribute concerts featuring modern pop stars have proven to be a huge draw to attract new guests into our facility.  We know there are many Elvis fans out there and WNY’s own Rick Alviti is one of the best at preserving the King’s music for all his fans.  With so many of our own employees enjoying Silent Discos at other entertainment venues, we knew it was time to do one here.”

All are invited to GCC's 'The Last of the Dragons' April 20-22

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"The Last of the Dragons" by Kristin Walter, adapted from the story by Edith Nesbit, will be performed by Genesee Community College's Children's Theatre class for local schools on April 20 & 21 at 10:30 a.m. The children will have the opportunity to talk to the cast and ask questions after the performance. If you would like more information about this, please email boxoffice@genesee.edu.

Performances that are open to the public will be held on April 20 at 12:30 p.m., April 21 at 7 p.m. and April 22 at 2 p.m. The show runs roughly an hour long and are free of charge. All are welcome to attend.

"In the kingdom of Middlefield, there is a tradition. On a princess' sixteenth birthday, she is tied to a rock, kidnapped by a dragon, rescued by a prince and lives happily ever after. But what happens when the prince is too afraid to fight, the princess wants to do the rescuing by herself, and the dragon is nowhere to be found? Adapted from the story by Edith Nesbit, The Last of the Dragons tells a tale of bravery, intelligence and unexpected friendship." - summary by Concord Theatricals.

"The Last of the Dragons" was originally produced in 2006 by the celebrated and critically-acclaimed Manhattan Children's Theatre. The show focuses on two main themes. First, it empowers girls to know they can do anything as well as boys and they should let nothing stop them from following their dreams. The Princess rejects the notion of being a damsel in distress and wants to avoid fighting the dragon all together. She hatches a plan with the Prince to avoid conflict so no one has to perish. Second, it's about not judging. It is assumed that the dragon is scary and bad just because he is a dragon. But through patience and compassion, the dragon's true nature and desires are revealed. The story challenges the notion of tradition for traditions sake, and demonstrates how the world can be vastly improved through kindness.

The script follows the original story closely while infusing contemporary humor into the dialogue. The show is directed by Rob Reiss with Maryanne Arena serving as the acting, voice, and movement coach, and Brodie McPherson as the production designer.

Children's Theatre (THE221) is a course held once a year. Students participate in auditions, rehearsals and production of a Children's Theatre play. It includes reading, analysis and interpretation of children's theatre literature. The goal of the class is to have a play to present on GCC's campus to area schools. Sometimes the show will tour the area and play at local schools and recreational sites. The students are able to explain the way children's theatre differs from other forms, analyze the design aspects of a given script and to implement experimental learning. Our college students have learned new and creative storytelling techniques that they can't wait to share with the community.

For more information contact Vice President, Development and External Affairs Justin Johnston at (585) 345-6809, or via email: jmjohnston@genesee.edu.

10 BHS seniors to vie for Mr. Batavia 2023 this Friday

By Joanne Beck

This year's Mr. Batavia contest features 10 Batavia High School seniors who are prepping to compete for the esteemed title at the 10th annual competition. It's set to begin at 7 p.m. Friday in the Frank E. Owen Auditorium at BHS, 260 State St., Batavia.

The students compete in multiple rounds of the event to display their various talents -- from singing and comedy to playing instruments and acting. Donations raised from ticket sales and donations will be given to the top three winners’ charities. Since 2013, the annual event has raised $32,719 for local organizations.  

This year’s contestants

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Aidan Anderson
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Aden Chua
Genesee Cancer Assistance Alex Johnson
The David McCarthy Memorial Foundation
Brendan Burgess Volunteers for Animals
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Cooper Fix
Ricky Palermo Foundation
Garrett Schmidt
All Babies Cherished
Ifran Armstrong Crossroads House Shawn Kimball Habitat for Humanity
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    Michael Marchese
Batavia City Schools Foundation
Fabian Vazquez
Golisano’s Children Hospital
   

Additional members of the Mr. Batavia Committee include Julia Clark, Julia Preston, Brooke Scott, Lydia Evans, Clara Wood, Nora Wood, Olivia Shell, Cassidy Crawford, Isabella Walsh, Aleeza Idress, Grace Parker, Brie Gabriel, Jakayla Rivera, Addison Glynn, Bridget Taggart, Alyssa Talone, Anna Varland, Julia Petry, Abby Moore, and Sydney Konieczny.

Hostesses for the evening’s event include Clara Wood, Maya Schrader, and Lucy Taggart.

Staff choreographers for Mr. Batavia include Saniiya Santiago and Melania deSa e Frias. 

Tickets are $10 each and will be sold to students during school lunches the week of April 17 and at the door for the community. 

Lisa Robinson, advisor for Mr. Batavia, would like to thank the Batavia City School Foundation for its help and support in collecting and distributing funds to the local organizations. 

Photos submitted by Batavia City Schools. 

Law and Order: Rochester man accused of dealing crack in Batavia

By Howard B. Owens
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Tylee D. "Love" Gaines, 44, of Summerville Drive, Rochester, is charged with two counts of criminal sale of a controlled substance 3rd, three counts of criminal possession of a controlled substance 3rd, and one count of criminal possession of a controlled substance 7th.  Gaines was arrested on a warrant stemming from a sealed Grand Jury indictment. The charges were sought by members of the Local Drug Task Force following an investigation into the sale of crack cocaine in the City of Batavia. Gaines is accused of selling crack cocaine to agents of the task force while in the City of Batavia. He was allegedly found in possession of 14 bags of crack cocaine, leading to additional charges not contained in the original indictment. Gaines was arraigned in County Court and released under supervision.

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Raymond Amaro

Raymond Amaro, 36, of East Main Street, Batavia, is charged with robbery 3rd, assault 2nd, grand larceny 4th, reckless endangerment 2nd, and leaving the scene of a personal injury accident. Amaro is accused of stealing car keys from a victim by force at a location on East Avenue and then striking that person with the vehicle while fleeing the scene on April 4 at an unspecified time. Amaro was arraigned in City Court and held on bail.

Andrew William Taylor, 35, of West Main Street, Batavia, is charged with arson 4th, reckless endangerment 2nd, and criminal mischief 4th.  Taylor was arrested by Deputy Jenna Ferrando. The Sheriff's Office released no information on the incident that led to the arrest of Taylor other than the incident was reported at 7:34 a.m., April 2, at a location on West Main Street, Batavia. Taylor was released on an appearance ticket.

Anthony Freeman Armstrong, Jr., 34, of Calmlake Circle, Rochester, is charged with possession of prison contraband.  Armstrong is accused of possessing contraband inside the Genesee County Jail at 10:35 p.m. on April 7. The Sheriff's Office did not release further information about the circumstances of Armstrong's arrest.  Armstrong was issued an appearance ticket.  Armstrong is also charged with criminal mischief 4th. Armstong is accused of ripping a hot/cold compress rendering it useless while inside the Genesee County Jail on April 12 and 8:30 a.m.

David Edward Brege, 36, of West Center Street, Ridgeway, is charged with promoting prison contraband 2nd and petit larceny. Brege is accused of stealing a $10 bill from another inmate at 4 p.m. on April 5 while in the temporary hold cell/booking area of the Genesee County Jail. He was allegedly found in possession of a $10 bill inside a secure holding area of the jail.  Brege was issued an appearance ticket.

Robert L. Drennen Sr., 41, of Holley Street, Brockport, is charged with grand larceny 4th. Drennen is accused of stealing a debit card on March 30 and withdrawing money from the victim's bank account without permission. Drennen was arraigned in City Court and released on his own recognizance.

Leonard E. Aguayo, 36, of Cross Street, Rochester, is charged with criminal trespass 2nd and resisting arrest.  Officer Sam Freeman reportedly tried to arrest Aguayo on a warrant on March 30. Aguayo allegedly resisted arrest. The warrant was the result of an investigation into a prior incident on South Main Street, Batavia. He was arraigned in City Court. Release status not reported.

Cody J. Nichols, 38, of North Street, Caledonia, is charged with petit larceny. Nichols is accused of stealing $300 in merchandise from a supermarket (the name of the market was not released). Nichols was issued an appearance ticket.

Samantha L. Tate, 30, of Federal Drive, Batavia, is charged with improper turn and DWI/drugs. Tate was stopped at an unspecified time on March 31 on Ellicott Avenue by Officer Sam Freeman. Tate was issued an appearance ticket.

Rickie L. Pitts, 56, of Prospect Avenue, Medina, is charged with DWI, aggravated unlicensed operation 1st, and no/inadequate headlamps. Pitts was stopped at an unspecified time on April 2 on Main Street at Jefferson Avenue by Officer Adam Tucker. His release status was not provided.

Joshua Edward Szumigala, 27, of Orchard Park Road, Oakfield, is charged with DWI, drinking alcohol or using cannabis in a motor vehicle, driving left of pavement markings, and moving from lane unsafely. Szumigala was stopped at 5:42 p.m. on April 1 on Batavia Oakfield Townline Road by Deputy Jacob Kipler. Szumigala was arraigned in Centralized Arraignment Court. His release status was not provided.

Rosemary Renee Waters, 37, no permanent address, is charged with petit larceny.  Waters is accused of stealing merchandise from an undisclosed store on Veterans Memorial Drive at 9:28 on April 7.

Justin Ryan Nadrowski, 31, of Pratt Road, Batavia, is charged with unlawful surveillance 2nd.  Pratt is accused of hiding a camera inside the bedroom of another person at a location on Pratt Road.  Nadrowski was jailed pending his arraignment.

Joshua M. Ruffin, 27, of Burrows Street, Rochester, is charged with criminal possession of a controlled substance 7th.  Ruffin was arrested by Deputy Trevor Sherwood.  The Sheriff's Office did not release details on the circumstances of his arrest. He was arrested on Main Street, Batavia, at 10:19 p.m. on March 19. He was arraigned in City Court and released. 

Ivette Amanda Dejesus, 21, of West Colvin Street, Syracuse, is charged with petit larceny. Dejesus is accused of stealing merchandise, along with two other women, from the Old Navy store in Batavia. Dejesus was processed at the Genesee County Jail and released on an appearance ticket.

Jennifer Sandra Lee, 39, of Therston Road, Rochester, is charged with criminal possession of a controlled substance 7th and promoting prison contraband 1st. Lee is accused of possessing a controlled substance and drug paraphernalia while inside the Genesee County Jail on April 11 at 4:54 p.m.  Lee was held pending arraignment.

Allison Ann Forsha, 31, of Nunda, is charged with two counts of petit larceny. Forsha is accused of shoplifting on April 11 from Dick's Sporting Goods and Target in Batavia. Forsha was issued an appearance ticket.

Chase P. Ackerson, 24, of Henrietta, is charged with DWI and driving with a BAC of .08 or greater. Ackerson was stopped by State Police at 9:29 p.m. on April 15 in the Town of Le Roy. He was issued an appearance ticket.

Palen Cordell, 19, of Le Roy, is charged with grand larceny 3rd. Cordell was arrested by State Police in connection with an incident reported at 11:15 a.m. on April 11 in the Town of Batavia. Cordell was also charged with criminal possession of stolen property 5th  for an incident reported at 6:10 p.m. on April 14 in the Village of Le Roy. The State Police did not release details on either incident. Cordell was released on his own recognizance. 

 

Gibson ends season with 300 at Rose Garden Bowl

By Mike Pettinella

Press release:

Scott Gibson of Oakfield closed out the regular season in the Wednesday Men's Handicap League at Rose Garden Bowl in perfect fashion last week.

The 57-year-old right-hander rolled a 300 game in the third game on lanes 7-8 to cap off a fine 774 series at the eight-lane Bergen establishment. The 300 is Gibson's seventh United States Bowling Congress-certified perfect game.

In the Thursday Owls League at Rose Garden, Bill Neubert of Batavia posted 721 to help his Genesee Patrons team take the league title.

For a list of high scores, click on the Pin Points tab at the top of the home page.

ASSOCIATION TOURNAMENT WINNERS

Results of the 16th annual Genesee Region USBC Association Tournament are official, with the Nothnagle Drilling team winning the Open Division and the Perry Girls team taking the Women's Division.

The tournament took place on March 24-26, 31-April 2 at Perry Bowling Center (Team event) and Mount Morris Lanes (Doubles & Singles events).

Division champions are as follows:

Open Team -- Nothnagle Drilling, Le Roy Legion Lanes, $1,000. Team members are Kristin Clements, Jeff Nothnagle, Andrew Martin and Polly Nothnagle.

Women's Team -- Perry Girls, Perry Bowling Center, $360. Team members are Montana Bzduch, Joann Van Duser, Katy Bzduch and Rachel Huntz.

Open Doubles -- Steve and Cory Werner, Perry Bowling Center, $400.

Women's Doubles -- Roe Smith and Missy Potter, Mount Morris Lanes, $300.

Open Singles -- Matthew Hurlburt, Perry Bowling Center, $300.

Women's Singles -- Barbara Casavant, Oak Orchard Bowl, Albion, $200.

Open All-Events -- Jeff Nothnagle, Le Roy Legion Lanes, $120.

Women's All-Events -- Traci Spanitz, Le Roy Legion Lanes, $80.

Final standings and prize list can be found at www.bowlgr.com.

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