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HOLLEY – Four members of the Holley Class of 2014 were each awarded $500 scholarships by the Holley Rotary Club. The scholarship winners attended Monday’s Rotary Club meeting to meet the Rotarians.
Pictured in the photo, from left, include: Claudia Passarell, Jeff Martin (Rotary Club’s President Elect), Nicole Blackburn, Teresa Nicoletti, John Pedley (Club President) and Nicole Mauro.
Press release, Orleans County Undersheriff Steve Smith
KENDALL – A Holley teen-ager is hospitalized in satisfactory condition after crashing her car this morning in the Town of Kendall.
The incident occurred shortly after 6 a.m. in the 1000 block of Monroe-Orleans County Line Rd., just north of Kenmore Rd.
Lauren A. Hennekey, 18, was traveling north when she lost control of the 1997 Honda sedan she was operating. The vehicle crossed the center line and ran off the west side of the roadway at which point it struck a ditch and became airborne.
Upon re-impacting the ground, the vehicle overturned several times, ejecting Hennekey, who was the sole occupant. The car came to rest on its roof.
Hennekey was transported to Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester by Hamlin Ambulance Corps. Kendall Fire Department and Monroe Ambulance personnel assisted at the scene as well as Morton firefighters. A Monroe County Sheriff’s K-9 team also assisted Orleans deputies in checking the area for any other potential victims.
The incident was investigated by Deputy J.J. Cole, assisted by Deputy M.C. Mele. While that investigation is continuing, it does appear that excessive speed was a contributing factor. Charge(s) against Hennekey are pending her recovery.
Photos by Sue Cook – Zackery Alan Kates throws his arms up as teacher Michael Crissman announces him across the stage.
By Sue Cook, staff reporter
HOLLEY – This morning 81 Holley graduates walked the stage in the Woodlands Soccer Field behind the high school. It was the school’s 65th annual commencement.
The graduates have already completed 500 college credit hours and earned $17,000 in local and community scholarships. They are eligible for up to $380,000 in specific college scholarships.
Of the 81 grads, 47 will be going on to higher education. Nine will be entering the military. Seventeen will be going into the workforce. One foreign exchange student will be returning to Thailand and seven graduates remain undecided about their future.
Monica Rose Merlau shakes hands with members of the Board of Education. Savanna Marie Merriam stands on stage getting her diploma from Brenda Swanger, President of the Board of Education, Principal Susan Cory and Superintendent Robert D’Angelo. Toni Meyers waits to be called on stage.
Corey Patrick Winter sings the beginning of “No Day But Today” from the musical “Rent” to lead the Holley High School Women’s Choir into the song.
Salutatorian Daniel Flanagan recommended the current class of juniors cherish the memories they will be creating at Holley in the next year.
“What will really be remembered are the memories that you make and the people that you bond with,” Flanagan said. “Those are the moments that a person lives for in high school and we’ll tell our kids about later down the road. Be proud to say you graduated a Holley Hawk.”
Shelby Lynn Kunker delivers her valedictory address to her classmates.
Shelby Kunker, the valedictorian, said, “Your choices and how you act are going to make a difference throughout the rest of your time on this planet. Whether your decisions are good, or not so good, they matter. Make the most of your life. Through our actions, we impact many untold people. Never think you aren’t significant.”
John Heise spends a few moments delivering pieces of wisdom he has learned throughout his life. Heise is a former Holley principal and president of the Board of Education.
Retired Holley Administrator John Heise offered advice through his address to the graduates.
“No matter what your path, you have an opportunity to reinvent yourself,” Heise said. “Keep what is good, get rid of what is not, and move forward. There will always be new skills to learn. Listen to others. Choose your friends wisely. Anything you achieve will come from hard work.”
Heise also said to recognize the importance of family and community. He explained that he moved to Holley from Rochester because it was a great thing to know your neighbors and have people around you who will support you.
Paul Michael Pfeiffer pumps his fist in the air as he hops onto the stage to receive his diploma.
Lauren Ann Hennekey stands as she is recognized for a scholarship for her vocational excellence through BOCES for cosmetology.
Lauren Ann Hennekey needs to earn 200 more instructional hours to gain her cosmetology license.
Hennekey explained her plans after graduation. “I’m going to the Empire School of Beauty in Greece, I’ve always been interested in hair and makeup. I will miss everyone. I’ll especially miss Penny Cole, my cheerleading coach. I will definitely miss all my friends.”
Hennekey’s mother, Mary Beth, added, “I’m very excited. She’ll do wonderful things no matter what.”
As is tradition during their outdoor commencement, the graduates gather in the corner of the soccer field and throw their caps in the air surrounded by family and friends.
Press release, NY State Police
CLARENDON – William O. Kuyal, 54, was arrested Wednesday for driving while intoxicated, failure to yield and failure to stop at a stop sign after a car accident on Route 237 and Powerline Road. Additional charges are pending.
Kuyal, with passenger Dudley C. Kuyal, was westbound on Powerline Road when he failed to stop at the stop sign at the intersection of Route 237 in the Town of Clarendon. A vehicle driven by Julie M. Smith, with passenger Sofia M. Smith, was northbound on Route 237 when it was struck by Kuyal.
Julie M. Smith suffered a broken left wrist and Sofia M. Smith suffered a possible broken left ankle. Both were taken to Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester.
Dudley C. Kuyal suffered multiple fractures and extensive injuries to his abdomen and is currently in guarded condition at Strong.
William O. Kuyal, who refused to submit to a chemical test, was taken to Strong Memorial Hospital and treated for broken ribs.
The Orleans County District Attorney’s office requested a court order chemical test (blood drawn) that was granted by the Clarendon Town Court. Kuyal is scheduled to appear in court on July 14.
HOLLEY – Village residents voted Tuesday to keep John Kenney as mayor. Kenney topped challenger, former mayor and current trustee Skip Carpenter, in the village election with 174 votes to Carpenter’s 142.
Kenney gets another two-year term, but two incumbent trustees, David Dill and Donald Penna, weren’t re-elected.
Former village clerk Connie Nenni led all five candidates with 165 votes. She was elected along with Kevin Lynch, 126 votes. Penna received 101 votes, followed by Shawn O’Mara with 95, and Dill with 90.
Tuesday’s election was not disrupted by the power outage, Village Clerk Jane Murray said.
“The village does not use electronic voting machines,” she said. “Even with the loss of power last evening at 8:15 p.m., we were still able to light the office with kerosene lanterns and emergency backup generated lighting. Voting continued without a hiccup.”
The results were tabulated by 10:30 p.m. and announced to the crowd standing outside the Village Office.
“The polls never closed last evening due to the weather and the doors remained open throughout the storm,” she said.
HOLLEY – Village residents will elect a mayor and two trustees to the Village Board today. The election is from noon to 9 p.m. at the Village Office, 72 Public Square.
Skip Carpenter, a former Holley mayor and current village trustee, is challenging John Kenney, the incumbent, for a two-year term as mayor. Carpenter is running under the Independent Party and Kenney is on the ballot under the Family Party.
There are also five candidates seeking two trustee positions. The incumbents – David Dill under Citizens Party and Don Penna under Justice Party – face challengers Connie Nenni (Peoples Party), Kevin Lynch (Happy Party) and Shawn O’Mara (Taxpayer Party).
Photos courtesy of Holley Central School
HOLLEY – Students filled tins with whipped cream and paid $1 for the chance to throw the pies at teachers this afternoon.
Fifteen teachers administrators agreed to be targets in the pie-throwing contest that raised for Camp Good Days and Special Times. The Camp’s Branchport location on Keuka Lake was damaged by heavy flooding and costly repairs threatened to delay its season opening.
Holley 8th graders organized the pie-throwing as part of the school’s annual, end-of-the-year Academic Field Day celebration. Here they line up and get ready to throw the pies.
Students fill the tins with whipped topping.
Press release, Holley Central School
HOLLEY – Teachers from Holley today will be ducking from flying tins of whipped cream and wiping their brows in a pie-throwing contest, all to help raise money for Camp Good Days and Special Times.
The event is being organized by Holley 8th graders and will feature 15 teachers and administrators who are willing to take a little ‘pie in the eye’ for a good cause. Students will be able to take their turn at throwing a pie for a dollar a try between 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. This event is one of many fun, outdoor activities that are scheduled to take place today as part of the school’s annual, end-of-the-year Academic Field Day celebration.
Hundreds of dollars in donations for the contest have already been collected for the cause and Camp Good Days representatives have been invited to attend.
Last month, the Camp’s Branchport location on Keuka Lake was damaged by heavy flooding and costly repairs threatened to delay its season opening. Around that time, students in Holley English teacher Suzanne Lepkowski’s class (as well as other eighth graders) were reading a book called The Acorn People by Ron Jones. The book tells a story about a camp counselor who becomes inspired by the people at his camp who are facing unimaginable physical hardships.
“The book resonated with students in a meaningful way,” said Lepkowski. “So, when students heard about the flooding at Camp Good Days and Special Times, they wanted to do something to help and teachers were quick to support the effort.”
Provided photos from Holley Central School
HOLLEY – Holley Elementary School students marched from the school to the Holley Depot near the Public Square this morning in the 57th annual Flag Day celebration.
The event included the presentation of citizenship awards and the singing of patriotic songs. About 500 students joined in the event.
HOLLEY – The Holley community will continue a 57-year tradition on Friday morning when students, Scouts, firefighters and other community members parade from the Holley Elementary School to the Holley Depot next to Save-A-Lot.The parade begins at 9:30 a.m. at the elementary school. Students, the Military Support Group, Scouts, Student Council members, Good Citizenship award winners and Holley fire trucks will then head to the Holley Depot for a community ceremony.
