HOLLEY – The villages of Holley and Albion approved a full service contract for Albion to operate the Wastewater Treatment Facilities in Holley.
The scope of the agreement signed last week provides a win-win situation for both communities. The Village of Albion receives needed revenue for operations, while Holley will save approximately $30,000 in operating expenses.
The Village of Albion will provide personnel qualified in technical, laboratory, and administrative management duties on a 24/7 basis. This will satisfy New York and federal regulatory requirements regarding wastewater treatment operations and maintenance.
This initiative was the result of conversations and meetings orchestrated by Holley Trustees Brian Sorochty, Donald Penna and David Dill with Chief Operator Rick Albright of Albion’s Pollution Control Facility.
In May 2014, both Village Boards met to discuss the parameters of an agreement between the two villages. This joint venture may eventually lead to additional cost-saving services between the two villages. These financial initiatives are in line with Gov. Cuomo’s savings through cooperative activities and shared services.
By Tom Rivers, Editor Posted 8 June 2014 at 12:00 am
Photos by Tom Rivers
HOLLEY – Three sisters from Hamlin race towards the finish line in the annual Jim Ferris Memorial 5-kilometer on Saturday.
Julia Cammilleri, 15, finished in 31:42, a second ahead of her sisters: Lydia, 11, and Nicolea, 9. The sisters all attend the Old Paths Bible Baptist Church in Clarendon where their father Joe is the pastor. He also ran Saturday’s race, as did many Old Paths members.
The race included 101 runners and $1,800 in prize money given to overall winners and the fastest in different age groups.
Mike Nier of Rochester led the men with a time of 17:19, while Sarah Loerch of Rochester was the fastest woman with a time of 18:12.
The race is named in honor of Jim Ferris, a late Holley resident who was one of the top runners in the region.
Jack Richardson, a retired pastor from West Barre, collects a medal as the top runner in the 80 and older category. Richardson, 81, completed the course in 43:07. He is congratulaed by Sandy Heise, the race director.
Photos by Sue Cook – During a duet, Lexi Seewagen and Kory Puente sing “All of Me” by John Legend to each other.
By Sue Cook, staff reporter
HOLLEY – Once the tents and vendors were packed up at the June Fest in Holley, the festivities moved to the soccer field for karaoke performances by students of the community. The event was sponsored by First Niagara.
The judges were Mayor John Kenney, Roxane Gifaldi, Sue Rowcliff and Hannah Bock.
Passenger’s “Let Her Go” was fifth-grader Shashona MacPhee’s song selection. She won in the Elementary Idol category.
Students from grades 1-6 and 7-12 were separated into two categories and were given an opportunity to perform. Duets were separated into a third category.
Senior Emily Kordovich used her guitar to serenade the crowd during her category winning performance of Paramore’s “The Only Exception.”
Eighth-grader Abrianna Kruger sang “Party in the USA” by Miley Cyrus.
Hanna Waterman and Nina Dilella performed “What is this Feeling?” from the musical “Wicked” while Nina’s father records them with his phone. The pair won in the duet category.
The crowd watches eighth-grader Lindsey Allen as she sings “Automatic” by Miranda Lambert.
Here is a lineup of all the event’s singers. The participants all received medals at the end of the ceremony and the category winners were given awards.
By Tom Rivers, Editor Posted 7 June 2014 at 12:00 am
Holley-Murray celebrate annual June Fest
Photos by Tom Rivers – Holley Boy Scouts toss candy from their float as part of this morning’s parade down East Avenue.
HOLLEY – The village of Holley was alive with the sound of music this morning during the Holley-Murray June Fest Parade.
Several marching bands performed including the combined Holley-Kendall Marching Band, which is now in its second season as a partnership between the two school districts.
Members of the Holley-Kendall Marching Band perform in the parade.
Jonathan Trembley and the drum line of the Albion Marching Band perform down East Avenue in Holley.
Sarah Graham and the Albion Marching Band perform “Heartbeats” in the parade at Holley. The band has won several first place awards in recent band competitions.
A Holley fire truck makes its way down East Avenue.
Members of the Kendall Fire Department march in front of fire trucks from the department.
Kim Corcoran and the Lawn Chair Ladies from Kendall delighted the crowd. The Lawn Chair Ladies will perform again at 7 p.m. tonight as part of a free Drum & Bugle Corp Show at the Woodlands soccer field.
The award winning Holley High School chorus will open the show followed by the Lawn Chair Ladies. The evening’s entertainment continues with the Kendall-Holley marching band, the Hit Men Brass Band, Ghost Riders Mini Corps, Mighty St. Joe’s and finally the Hamburg Kingsmen.
The evening concludes with a fireworks display by Young Explosives Inc.
File photo by Tom Rivers – The Lawn Chair Ladies, shown here last July at the Kendall Firemen’s Carnival, will be part of June Fest in Holley.
Press release, Village of Holley
HOLLEY – The annual festival season will kick off on Saturday with the 6th Annual Murray-Holley June Fest. The events start in the morning and are capped off with fireworks at dusk.
A committee has worked hard to plan a festival that the young and young at heart will enjoy. The June Fest grows bigger every year and attracts people from all over Orleans and surrounding counties. The festival enriches the community of Holley and all the businesses in town.
As in the past, the day kicks off with the village-wide yard sales at 9 a.m. At 9:30, the Jim Ferris Memorial 5K Race begins. Registration forms can be found on the Village of Holley website (click here).
At 10:30 the grand parade kicks off and will feature the Kendall-Holley Marching Band, Albion High School Purple Eagles marching band, 2014 World Champion Ghost Riders Mini Corps, Mighty St. Joe’s Alumni Corps, Sabers Drum & Bugle Corps, Hamburg Kingsmen Drum & Bugle Corps, Mark Time Marchers Band, Kendall Lawn Chair Ladies, many floats, organizations, and fire departments from around the area.
The parade will start at the VFW on 8 Veterans Drive, march to Batavia Street, proceed down Public Square to White Street then to East Avenue and end at the entrance to the canal park. The judges review stand is located between West Albion Street and Perry Street on East Avenue.
From 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Canal Park on East Avenue you will find craft vendors, food, games and entertainment for children, a wine-tasting booth, farmers market, and musical bands.
The Murray-Holley Historical Society will be holding their annual bake food sale at the museum. You can pick a fresh cup of coffee at Sam’s Diner, Jonathan’s Pastry Shoppe & Café or several of the food booths in the park.
The Community Action center at 75 Public Square will be serving “garbage plates” from noon to 3 p.m. St. Mary’s Catholic Church will feature a chicken barbecue from 11 a.m. until sold out.
Back by popular demand, the evening events begin at 5 p.m. at Woodlands Soccer field with our own version of “Holleywood” Idol. Contestants can sign up at 1st Niagara Bank, Public Square. See Nancy Manard for details.
The free Drum & Bugle Corp Show begins at 7 p.m. with an all-star line-up this year. The award winning Holley High School chorus will open the show followed by the musically talented Lawn Chair Ladies. The evening’s entertainment continues with the Kendall-Holley marching band, the Hit Men Brass Band, Ghost Riders Mini Corps, Mighty St. Joe’s, and finally the Hamburg Kingsmen.
The evening concludes with the spectacular fireworks display by Young Explosives Inc. Bring your lawn chair and let this evening start off a beautiful summer season.
Provided photo – Air Force Airman 1st Class Camron M. Quaranto
Press release
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Air Force Airman 1st Class Camron M. Quaranto graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, San Antonio, Texas.
The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness, and basic warfare principles and skills.
Airmen who complete basic training earn four credits toward an associate in applied science degree through the Community College of the Air Force.
Quaranto is the son of Paul and Christy Quaranto of Holley.
He is a 2012 graduate of Holley Central High School. He earned an associate degree in 2013 from Genesee Community College, Batavia.
Photos by Sue Cook – Wreaths were placed by the memorial near the Holley Post Office. Here members of the Sons of the American Legion, including Dan Mawn at right, place the third wreath.
By Sue Cook, staff reporter
HOLLEY – The Holley community honored veterans today, first with a ceremony outside of the Jewell Buckman Post 529 and then with a parade through the downtown and services at local cemeteries.
“Out little village has always answered our nation’s call to arms and we have lost many of our young in defense of freedom,” said Chuck Eberhardt of the American Legion.
Major Ryan D’Andrea
Major Ryan D’Andrea told the crowd about the oath that taken by ROTC students at the Rochester Institute of Technology. He explained that this oath has been taken by many and that few likely thought they would have to make the ultimate sacrifice.
“The oath is to the Constitution, the ideals on which this nation was founded, not to any one person, but to the concept. We defend it from all who would see it destroyed. Faith, loyalty, duty, nation. These are the things that those we honor today swore to uphold. Let us reflect on that always,” D’Andrea said to the audience.
The Holley-Kendall Marching Band, led by music teacher Daniel Wakefield, played the national anthem during the ceremony.
Holley Mayor John Kenney addressed the crowd as well. “We are today remembering those soldiers, past and present, who gave their lives so that we, their families, friends and neighbors, may continue to enjoy our precious freedom. May we continue to remember, year after year, that freedom is not free. And may we long continue to thank and honor our United States soldiers.”
Veterans led the community to the VFW. After the parade, veterans went to the cemeteries to lay wreaths.
Holley resident Wendi Pollock was among the crowd with her grandson. “We’re here because I’ve got my two youngest in the military and they’re out protecting our freedom along with all the ones that have in past, present and future.”
The ceremony also included the naming of all those who have passed since Memorial Day last year, a gun salute by veterans and Taps was played on bugle at the closing.
Children’s groups such as Scout Pack 3062 and some of the Little League baseball teams followed the procession.
By Tom Rivers, Editor Posted 25 May 2014 at 12:00 am
Clarendon is seeking state grant to help with restoration
File photos by Tom Rivers – The chapel at Hillside Cemetery was erected in 1894 from local Medina sandstone. The Clarendon Town Board and Historical Society is seeking $225,000 to help restore the building.
CLARENDON – It’s an iconic structure in the heart of Hillside Cemetery, but few people ever go inside the chapel that was constructed in 1894.
The structure will be open on Memorial Day from 9:30 a.m. to noon, and town officials and members of the Clarendon Historical Society hope the open house will kick off a fund-raising effort to restore the chapel, which needs masonry repairs, a new roof, and restoration to windows.
The town and historical society believe the building needs $225,000 in restoration work. The town, which owns the cemetery, is seeking a matching parks grant through the state. The Historical Society and town are trying to rally the local share to preserve the building.
Hillside Cemetery, located at the corner of Route 237 and South Holley Road, last year was added to the National Register of Historic Places. The cemetery with 3,500 graves is a distinctive example of a Victorian style cemetery on the west side of South Holley Road. That older section includes terraces and monuments that emphasize a sentimental Victorian attitude. Across the road on the east side the cemetery reflects the open lawn-park style.
The National Register listing should boost the town’s chances for securing funding for the chapel restoration. The Historical Society and town would like to use the building for community events in the future.
This photo was taken inside the chapel looking through one of the windows.
MURRAY – Emergency personnel were dispatched at about 7:45 this morning for a vehicle that crossed over Ridge Road in the Town of Murray.
A male, 30 years old, was traveling northbound on North Main Street Road (Route 237) under heavy fog conditions. When he approached the intersection, unaware of the stop sign due to visibility, he crossed over Ridge Road (Route 104) on to the property on the north side of the road.
The driver was able to maintain control, narrowly missing a vehicle and slightly damaging a barn before his vehicle rolled coming to a rest about 200 feet from the roadway.
The driver was evaluated by Monroe Ambulance at the scene, while members of the Holley Joint Fire District and Fancher-Hulberton-Murray District handled hazards caused from the crash. Stae Police handled the scene investigation.
By Tom Rivers, Editor Posted 21 May 2014 at 12:00 am
Several candidates running for Holley Village Board
HOLLEY – Skip Carpenter, a former Holley mayor and current village trustee, is challenging John Kenney, the incumbent, in the June 17 village election.
Carpenter is running under the Independent Party and Kenney is on the ballot under the Family Party.
The race for a two-year term as mayor highlights the election, but 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).
The election will be from noon to 9 p.m. at the Village Office, 72 Public Square.
