HOLLEY – Pictured above are members of the Holley Class of 1973. The class met for a reunion on Friday, July 28, for an informal get together at Bill Grays in Brockport and then on Saturday, July 29, the classmates gathered at Fosters Restaurant in Hilton for a buffet dinner. Many still live locally, but several made the trip from Virginia, Colorado, California and England to reminisce and enjoy each other’s company. A good time was had by all.
Pictured include front row: Lynn DeFilipps Vendetti, Judy Totter Fulks, Doreen Hilfiker Clark, MaryAnn LeStorti Smith, Melissa Beadle Peglow and Kenneth Blank.
Row two: Debra Rodas Reynolds, Carol Kinsey Ryan, Barry Hinkley, Mary Trupo Lord, Gary Davis, Jim Mark, Mark Spychalski, Lorraine Harold Piedimonte and Amy Bubb Engert.
Row three: Theodore Karpenko, Christine Hilfiker Kinsey, Jeffery David, William McAllister, Steven Woodworth, Jeffrey Shampine, Gordon Reid, Wayne Robertson, Jeffrey Martin, Steven Quarantello, Tony Piedimonte, David Altaner and John Kinsey.
By Tom Rivers, Editor Posted 23 July 2023 at 8:57 am
1,500 see ‘Fury in Murray’ with monster-size tractors, semi trucks pulling 40,000-pound sled
Photos by Tom Rivers
MURRAY – Matt Conrad with Haywire has the tip of the tractor up while pulling a 40,000-pound sled during Saturday’s Murray Tractor Pull.
The event returned to Murray after a 4-year absence. The 2020 event was cancelled due to Covid restrictions and then the tractor pull was sidelined in 2021 and 2022.
The Christ family and many volunteers pushed to bring the event back on Saturday. The Christ family developed the tractor pull venue on Groth Road about 30 years ago.
Lloyd Christ said the 1,500 was the biggest turnout ever for the event in Murray.
Silas Harms, 3, covers his ears while watching the action. The tractors and souped-up semis emitted dark smokes and loud noises.
Scott “Spanky” Christ gets ready to compete with “Just For Fun” in the Super Farm Class. He is the points leader in that class for the Empire State Pullers.
Christ is part of a three-generation family that competes in tractor pulling. His father Lloyd drives his Heavy Super Stock tractor, “It’s Only Money,” and Scott son’s Travis also competes in the Super Farm Class with “No Expectations.”
Voodoo Woman from Ocala, Fla. pulls the heavy sled down the dirt track. It was part of the competition in the Outlaw Pulling Series, before the Empire State Pullers later in the afternoon.
An official with the Outlaw Pulling Series helps direct the action on the track.
Skip Christ worked in concessions which were busy throughout the day.
Proceeds from the tractor pull will be donated to the Ronald McDonald House.
R.J. Dennison competes with “Red Dog” in the Super Farm Class. The Red Dog pulled the sled 304.03 feet, good for sixth among the 9 competitors in the class. The track is 320 feet long.
A crowd of people packed both sides of the track. Ear plugs were available.
“Survivor” by Greg Graham not only competes in the tractor pulling events, the big truck pays tribute to cancer survivors.
The “Survivor” truck carries the message: “Supporting the FIGHTERS, Admiring the SURVIVORS, Honoring the TAKEN and NEVER, EVER GIVING UP HOPE.”
“It doesn’t matter what color it is we’re all in this TOGETHER.”
By Tom Rivers, Editor Posted 13 July 2023 at 3:03 pm
Sidonio allegedly drove vehicle towards town employee, swerving at last second
Joe Sidonio
MURRAY – Town Supervisor Joe Sidonio has been charged with second-degree reckless endangerment after allegedly driving his vehicle at a high rate of speed and swerving at the last second to avoid a town highway worker in the town parking lot.
Sidonio, 65, was charged at 4:35 p.m. on Wednesday by the Orleans County Sheriff’s Office. The incident allegedly occurred on June 12 at 4:30 p.m. in the parking lot of the Murray Highway Department.
The Sheriff’s Office in a news release said Sidonio drove his truck at a high rate of speed towards the employee who was getting into his vehicle after a day of work.
“Sidonio then swerved at the last second to avoid a collision that could have resulted in serious physical injury to this individual,” according to the press release from Chief Deputy Rob Riemer.
Sidonio was processed at the county jail, released on his own recognizance and given an appearance ticket to appear in Murray Town Court at 5 p.m. on Aug. 9.
An order of protection was issued for the worker.
Sidonio last month lost a Republican primary for another term as town supervisor to Gerry Rightmyer, 350-237.
UPDATED AT 5:56 P.M.: Joe Sidonio’s attorney Robert C. Singer issued this statement and press release on behalf of Sidonio:
Joseph Sidonio of Holley, New York, pleaded not guilty to a misdemeanor charge of reckless engagement filed against him by a Town of Murray Highway Department employee. The charge alleges that Mr. Sidonio, the current Murray Town Supervisor, recklessly swerved his truck, at a high rate of speed, towards a town employee who was driving out of the town parking lot on June 12, 2023.
Mr. Sidonio entered his plea of not guilty last night in Murray Town Court. At the arraignment, both the sitting justice and the Orleans County District Attorney’s Office indicated that they were moving to recuse themselves from the case due to a conflict of interest. The case was transferred to the 8th Judicial District for reassignment to a different court. The recusal of the Orleans County District Attorney’s Office will require the appointment of an independent Special Prosecutor.
Sidonio’s attorney, Robert C. Singer, Esq., of Singer Legal PLLC, stated, “Joe Sidonio pleaded not guilty because this allegation is categorically false and completely unsupported by the evidence. We look forward to challenging this spurious accusation, brought by a disgruntled town employee, for the purpose of a politically motivated attack.”
Attorney Singer added: “I am puzzled by the fact that the Orleans County Sheriff’s Office saw fit to investigate this allegation and, later, issue a press release about it, when everyone else involved in this matter – the Judge and the DA’s Office included – believed it was appropriate to recuse themselves so that an independent person can evaluate this case on its merits. My hope is that the Sheriff’s Office will reconsider its further involvement in this case and recuse itself from the investigation.”
By Tom Rivers, Editor Posted 6 July 2023 at 11:33 am
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HOLLEY – The Class of 1988 gathered this past weekend for their 35-year reunion. There was a senior skip day at the beach, a reunion at the Holley VFW, Friday Happy Hour at the Holley Falls Bar and Grill and a tour of the Holley Junior-Senior High School. The class would like to thank Matt Feldman, the school principal, for giving the tour.
Pictured, kneeling from left: Patty Jo Groenendaal, Trina Cook, Ruth Ellen Lach, Rick Cary and Michelle Fricke.
Standing, from left: Darlene Orbaker, Darlene Case, John Bell, Leslie Harner Mcmillion Neale, Brenda DeYoung, Sandy Smith, Jody Maxim, Krista Radford, Bob Pedley, Lisa Boyer Ettinger, Kristen Rees Isabelle, Cindy Wharram LaRuffa and Julie Dinehart McCabe.
By Tom Rivers, Editor Posted 2 July 2023 at 7:50 am
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HOLLEY – Holley Police Chief Bob Barton administers the oath of office to Chris Glogowski of Holley last week. Glogowski, a member of the Albion Police Department, is joining the Holley Police Department as a part-time officer.
Chief Barton also swore in two other new part-time officers. A.J. Fisher of Albion (left) and Tony Ardillo of Spencerport are currently in the police academy and are expected to be working in Holley once they graduate in December.
By Tom Rivers, Editor Posted 27 June 2023 at 3:54 pm
HOLLEY – Three people were elected to Holley Village Board during the village election on June 20, including incumbents Rochelle Moroz with 74 votes and James DeFilipps with 78. They both were elected to two-year terms.
Voters also elected Jessica MacClaren to a one-year term. She received 36 write-in votes. No one submitted a petition to the village office to run for the one-year term which left it to the top write-in candidate. MacClaren will fill the remaining year for a trustee position vacated by Connie Nenni.
By Tom Rivers, Editor Posted 24 June 2023 at 5:29 pm
Photos by Tom Rivers
HOLLEY – The Class of 2023 tosses their caps outside the school near the flag pole after commencement this morning.
There are 60 members in the class. Graduation was held inside the school in the auditorium before going outside for the cap tossing.
Lily Sprague leads her classmates and the audience in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance.
Sprague is also the class president and gave a greeting on behalf of the class.
She said her classmates had two of their high school years disrupted by the pandemic. She praised the students for bringing a range of skills and talents to the class, and using them to help keep the Class of 2023 united.
She shared a quote from musician Marshall Mathers, also known as Eminem: “God gave you them shoes to fit you, so put them on and wear them. Be yourself man, be proud of who you are. Even if it sounds corny, don’t let no one tell you, you ain’t beautiful.”
High School Principal Matt Feldman welcomes the families and friends of the graduates to commencement. Feldman just finished his first year as principal in Holley.
Feldman commended teachers and staff “who challenge students to be the best version of themselves.”
Lydia Sprague sings the Star Spangled Banner. She is also the class vice president and announced the class gift. She said the remaining funds from the class will be used to purchase Holley Hawk folding chairs and also to provide Cathy Passarell “with a day of pampering and relaxation” in appreciation for all she has done for the students.
(Left) Ava Quincey gives the salutatory address, and said she is thankful for the smaller, close-knit community of Holley.
“There is no group of people I’d rather have on my side to face this journey,” she said about her school years at Holley.
She encouraged her classmates to document their life’s adventures and milestones. She said many memories were triggered by looking back on photos from elementary, middle and high school.
“I’m asking you all as you graduate today to not hide from the camera,” Quincey said. “We have our lives ahead of us and we have albums to fill.”
(Right) Elise Quincey, the class valedictorian, addresses her classmates. She and Ava are one set of three twins in Holley’s top 10 of graduates. Lydia and Lily Sprague, and Sarah and Shannon Kelly are the others.
Elise Quincey thanked the Holley community for its support of the students. She said her classmates are all unique. She urged people not to see the world in just black and white, and recognize there are many differences among people.
Andrew Thomas goes to accept his diploma during Holley’s commencement today. The ceremony started at 10 a.m. in the school auditorium.
Cameron Bates stands to be recognized for winning a scholarship in memory of Richard V. Martin and Maynard W. Martin. The scholarship goes to a senior who has made the greatest contribution t athletics during four years at Holley Senior High School.
Harriet Emery is congratulated by Board of Education member Andrea Newman.
Matthew Barlow is recognized for winning a scholarship from retired principal Susan Cory. It goes to a senior “who values education but more importantly, values people and treats everyone well.”
Zachary Busch, the school’s high school band director, was asked by seniors to give the commencement address. Busch is a 2011 Medina graduate. He is nearing his 30th birthday.
He has helped bring back the school’s jazz band and a combined marching band with Kendall. He is also the school’s golf coach.
Busch asked students to reflect on a legacy. He said the Holley schools show a legacy of accomplishment with trophy cases full of awards, banners for standout athletes and the Wall of Fame. Those awards were earned through years of effort.
“No good legacy is created quickly,” Busch said. “You have your whole life ahead of you. You will shape your legacy. There is time in your life to do many things.”
Busch said his time at Holley has showed him the people of Holley are strongly supportive of the school, and they come out for athletic games, concerts, musicals and other events.
Holley has also shown, again and again, to be very generous, especially to students in need, Busch said.
“Holley will rally for those who are sick,” he said. “They will give with no expectation of being repaid.”
Those attributes are part of the legacy from the community instilled in the graduates, Busch said.
By Tom Rivers, Editor Posted 15 June 2023 at 11:03 am
Many teachers still have trouble telling sisters apart
Photo by Tom Rivers: Three sets of twins will be graduating from Holley on June 24. Pictured from left include Elise Quincey, Lily Sprague, Sarah Kelly, Shannon Kelly, Ava Quincey and Lydia Sprague.
HOLLEY – Three sets of twins in Holley’s Class of 2023 have been in school together since kindergarten and the group has pushed each other to excel in the classroom.
Lily and Lydia Sprague, Sarah and Shannon Kelly, and Ava and Elise Quincy all have been close friends for more than a decade, and they said their twin is like a “built-in best friend.”
The three sets of twins all have the distinction of excelling in the classroom in finishing in the Top 10 in the Class of 2023, which has about 60 students. Ava Quincey is the salutatorian while her sister Elise is top in the class valedictorian.
The twins, after spending their lives so close, will be forging their own paths this fall and won’t be attending the same college.
“We’re all excited to become our own person,” said Lydia Sprague, who is going to the University of Rochester to major in psychology. “We’re excited to start our own lives.”
Her sister Lily is taking a gap year and plans to enroll in Brockport State College in the fall of 2024, majoring in education.
Lydia said teachers through the years often couldn’t tell her and her sister apart, and will simply lumped them together.
“The teachers have gotten better this year,” Lydia said. “It is annoying when they just call us the Spragues and don’t acknowledge that we’re separate people.”
Sarah and Shannon Kelly are twins but feel like there are clear differences in their appearance. Sarah doesn’t wear glasses and Shannon does. Shannon has straight hair compared to her sister’s curls.
“It’s like having a built-in best friend,” Shannon said about her twin sister. “But it does get annoying when people call us by different names.”
Shannon is headed to Monroe Community College to study to be a dental hygienist. Sarah is taking a gap year before she plans to enroll in flight school.
Sarah said she is proud of all the Top 10 at Holley for pushing themselves to do well in their classes and get all their assignments done.
Ava Quincey is the class salutatorian and Elise is the valedictorian. They will both speak at graduation on June 24.
Ava is headed to Geneseo State College to major in education while Elise is going to Nazareth College to major in global sustainability and political science.
Elise said she is thankful to have her sister as a twin “because she is so cool.”
She said people often are overly fixated on the two sisters being twins.
“Be respectful of their individuality,” Elise urged people when interractign with twins. “Don’t treat twins as a zoo animal.”
Elise also said she is proud of her classmates, and how far they have come as students, especially enduring through the Covid-19 pandemic.
Ava said next year will be so different for the three sets of twins as they embark on the next steps of life after high school, and in their new surroundings they won’t be known as a twin.
“It will be so different because we’ve only know being twins our whole lives,” Ava said. “We get to find ourselves.”
By Tom Rivers, Editor Posted 5 June 2023 at 10:30 pm
Photos by Tom Rivers
HOLLEY – Boy Scouts in Troop 62 in Holley, Gunner Knight in yellow vest and Jack Breuilly in front, paddle a cardboard boat held together with 12 rolls of duct tape.
They are racing Avery Haggerty who was on a boat made from Big Guys Campground.
The Boy Scouts made it easily across the Erie Canal as part of a trial regatta for the Holley June Fest on Saturday. Organizers were pleased with the race and want to open up the event to the community next year.
The boat paddled by Avery was a bit wobbly and seemed to spin around in a circle.
Boy Scouts check the boat for sturdiness while it was on the north side of the canal, just east of the lift bridge. Logan Lane, Gabe Haggerton and Zack Mrzywka also were part of the Scout team on Saturday.
These adult volunteers carry the Scout boat to the canal water. The Scouts named the boat, “S.S. Waterhog.”
Jack Breuilly, left, and Gunner Knight get ready paddle about 150 feet to the other side of the canal. The teams could have no more than two people in a boat.
Brian Bartalo, Holley district superintendent, would like to see different teams and clubs from the school enter the competition next year.
The June Fest also included a performance from the Holley-Kendall Marching Band.
The band started at Public Square and headed to White Street and then to the canal park.
The June Fest included bounce houses, pony rides, alpacas, food, beverages, craft vendors and a wine-tasting.
By Tom Rivers, Editor Posted 3 June 2023 at 12:29 pm
Klafehn, Heise & Johnson takes over space and clients for retiring Jeff Martin
Photos by Tom Rivers
HOLLEY – Dave Gagne, right, president of the Orleans County Chamber of Commerce welcomes Kevin Johnson and other attorneys and staff for Klafehn, Heise & Johnson to Holley’s Public Square.
Jeff Martin, center left, is retiring after more than 40 years as a local attorney. He is handing off his clients and office to Kevin Johnson, second from left.
Klafehn, Heise & Johnson already has an office in Brockport at 109 Main St. Johnson said the Brockport site has many clients who come from Orleans County. The Holley office will make it easier for them to meet with staff in person.
Jeff Martin, far left, cuts the ribbon with staff from Klafehn, Heise & Johnson during an opening celebration on Friday evening. Klafehn, Heise & Johnson have been working out of Holley since January.
Other staff in the photo include, from left of Johnson: Melissa Rutherford, a paralegal focusing on Medicaid issues; Brittani Bradshaw, a paralegal focusing on Medicaid and estate; Marnie Johnson, human resources and office manager; Jacinda Styers, receptionist; and Samantha Sullivan, attorney. Carrie Bonacci, a probate paralegal who also works in administrating estates, also attended the celebration. Holley mayor Mark Bower is at right.
Kevin Johnson grew up in Holley until age 10. He is one of three attorneys with the firm, including Roy Heise and Samantha Sullivan. (The late Mark Klafehn also was active with the firm until he passed away in 2011.)
“We’re thrilled to be here in Holley,” Johnson said after a ribbon cutting. “We’re here to serve whatever your needs.”
Holley Mayor Mark Bower welcomed the firm to the Public Square.
“To have you Kevin taking over this firm is wonderful for the Village of Holley,” Bower said. “And thank you Jeff for your years and years of service to Holley.”
Martin said he feels good knowing his clients will be well cared for by Klafehn, Heise & Johnson.
“I’m leaving my clients in excellent hands,” he said.
Photo by Tom Rivers: This mural of the Erie Canal and Myron Holley, an early canal commissioner who the village is named after, is on the back of the Community Free Library. It is being painted by retired Holley art teacher Tony Barry. There will be a celebration of the mural today at 9 a.m. to help kick off Holley's June Fest.
By Tom Rivers, Editor Posted 3 June 2023 at 7:50 am
HOLLEY – June Fest will be today in the Village of Holley, and organizers say there are many activities throughout the day for people of all ages.
The schedule starts at 9 a.m., with the unveiling of a canal-themed mural on the back of the Community Free Library. Tony Barry isn’t quite done with the project that highlights Holley’s namesake, Myron Holley. He was an early canal commissioner who was influential in the construction of the manmade waterway.
The Holley-Kendall Marching Band will perform at 9:30 a.m. and the go in a processional playing music through the Public Square, down White Street to the canal gazebo.
The festival also will debut a cardboard regatta in the Erie Cana at 9:45 a.m. The participants were by invite-only. Rainey Losee, one of the organizers, wants people to see the regatta and get ideas on how to make it bigger next year.
Holley is trying the regatta after some of the organizers saw it in Watkins Glen. There needs to be teams of at least two people in boats made of cardboard and held together with duct tape. Today they will only race from the south side of the canal to the north side.
“It’s something fun and unique,” Losee said. “I think it will be cool.”
There will be 50 vendors in the canal park and path. There will be bounce houses, pony rides, alpacas, food, beverages, craft vendors and a wine-tasting.
At 12:30 p.m., Mark Ross of Woodstock will put on his family entertainment show to the pavilion. There will be a 7:30 p.m. concert by Beggars will Ride which includes Holley alumni Tom Mark, Rick Brunette and Daniel Mark.
St. Mary’s Catholic Church also is selling chicken barbecue dinners from 11:30 a.m. until sold out, and The Whole Approach will be leading yoga and other fitness activities near the waterfalls. There will be other games during the day by the falls: badminton, cornhole, volleyball, lawn darts, frisbee, horseshoes and a coloring activity.
“The festival is important to the village,” Losee said. “People are happy to have a reason to be out and about.”
Photos by Tom Rivers: Caleb Donley, a ninth-grader, fires at a clay target during a practice on Thursday evening for the Holley trap team. The team took first out of eight schools in 1A - Conference 10 for the first title since the school started the trap team in 2016.
By Tom Rivers, Editor Posted 26 May 2023 at 9:19 am
HOLLEY – The school’s trap team has won its conference for the first time since Holley joined the NYS High School Clay Target League in 2016.
This is the eighth season Holley has been in the league. Holley earned second places in prior seasons, but took first this time based on the cumulative scores of its shooters over five weeks of competition.
The team has 18 students, from grades seven to seniors. Holley finished first out of 8 teams in 1A – Conference 10. The scores are counted for 12 of the shooters on the teams.
Holley trap shooting team members are pictured on Thursday evening at their final practice of the season. Pictured, from left, in front are Hunter Pachla, Leigha Walker, Kohle Pachla and Mason Merle. Back row: Tessa Hazzard, TJ Calvaruso, Caleb Donley, Ryan Blodgett, Ashton Buzard, Jaxson Schicker, Teanna Church and Layne Walker. Others on the team not in photo include Max Hollister, Mason Moyer, Evan Press, Joshua Silpoch, Noah St. John and Ronald Thorn.
Holley’s score of 3,984.50 topped Unatego High School in second with 3,573, Genesee Valley in third at 3,331.50, Trumansburg in fourth at 2,874, Sandy Creek in fifth at 2,776, Paul V. Moore in sixth at 2,680, Voorheesville in seventh at 2,310, and Romulus in eighth at 1,751.
Two other schools in Orleans County compete in the trap shooting league. Albion was fifth out of 8 teams in 1A – Conference 1 with East Aurora in first. Kendall was fifth out of 8 teams in 1A – Conference 8 with Berlin High School in first in that conference.
The schools are grouped based on the size of their teams. They compete at their home bases virtually against the other teams. They aren’t competing at the same spot next to each other in person.
Holley’s team competes at the Holley Rod and Gun Club. A trap house fires clay discs at up to 42 miles an hour from five different angles. The shooters move to five different stations and take 50 shots per round. They have to hit targets at different heights, angles and speeds.
Many of Holley’s shooters hit 40 or more of the 50 targets – an 80 percent or better rate.
“It’s practice, practice, practice – and concentration,” sad head coach John Waldron. Other coaches include Butch Moy, Doug Baker and Mike Elsner.
John Waldron, head coach of the team, gives a safety briefing before the team started practice on Thursday. They also had pizza to celebrate their first conference championship for Holley in trap shooting.
The coaches thanked the community for donating money for the team to buy ammunition. There are collections for people to donate at Sam’s Diner and Dustin’s Pizzeria.
Caleb Donley, a freshman, has been on the team for two seasons. He said he didn’t hit many of the targets the first year but now is breaking about half of them.
“It’s great competition,” he said on Thursday at the Rod & Gun Club. “I’ve gotten way better since the first time I did it.”
Caleb said it take s good hand-eye coordination to be a good shooter.
“It prepares you for hunting season,” he said.
Teanna Church, 16, said her skills have improved in trap shooting. She looks forward to joining her father when they go out hunting. Teanna also plays on Holley’s softball team.
Teanna Church, a junior, enjoys going hunting with her father. She said her skills have improved from being on the trap shooting team. She has hit 33 of the 50 targets. She said it was a challenge at first to be a good shooter.
“I’ve grown from when I started,” she said. “I have more confidence. I’m not someone who quits on something.”
She praised her teammates for being disciplined and focused to prepare for the competitions.
“I think we’ve done a very good job,” she said about the trap shooters. “We’ve all grown and have been working very hard.”
TJ Calvaruso, right, and Holley grad Ethan Waldron were partners in a shooting game on Thursday. Waldon, 20, was on the team its first six years. Calvaruso, 15, is one of Holley’s top shooters. He usually hits at least 45 of the 50 clay discs.
TJ Calvaruso has patches showing streaks where he has hit 25, 50 and 75 taregts in a row. His record is 99 consecutive.
Teanna Church, left, and Layna Walker take aim at the orange clay target (high above Layman’s head) at the Holley Rod & Gun Club.
HOLLEY – There will be a Memorial Day parade in the village of Holley on May 29. The parade participants will arrive at the American Legion/Holley Post Office between 9:30 a.m. and 9:45 a.m.
Participants will line up and proceed towards the traffic light and turn left on Route 237. The parade will go directly to Hillside Cemetery.
A ceremony will be held at the Veterans Memorial Flag Pole, including the placement of wreaths and the reading of the Gettysburg Address.
The community is welcome to be part of the parade as a participant or spectator. Any questions can be directed to Melissa Ierlan at 585-402-0148.
By Tom Rivers, Editor Posted 21 May 2023 at 8:34 am
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SPRINGVILLE – The marching bands from Albion and Holley-Kendall both earned first place awards during the Springville Pageant of Bands on Saturday.
Albion’s marching band had the top overall score in the parade at 97.6. There were nine marching bands in the parade on a rainy day.
Albion also was honored for Outstanding Colorguard, Outstanding Drum Major Team (Jason Anstey and Audrey Pask) and Class B Champion.
The Albion band next performs on Saturday at the Darien Lake Music Fest, and then for the Memorial Day parade in Albion on May 29.
The Holley-Kendall Marching Band competed for the first time at the Springville Pageant of Bands and earned a 1st Place finish in Class C for the parade competition with a score of 92.6, which was more points than the bands from West Valley and Genesee Valley.
Taigan Guerrero, a Kendall senior and Holley-Kendall marching band drum major also was recognized as Best Drum Major in the parade.
The band was welcomed back to town with an enthusiastic escort from Holley Police Department, Murray Joint Fire District, Clarendon Fire Department and Kendall Fire Department.
The Holley-Kendall Marching Band will be performing at Holley June Fest on June 3, Albion Strawberry Festival on June 10, and on June 14 at Hawk Stadium in Holley for the annual spring showcase and awards ceremony.
The Holley-Kendall Marching Band is under the Direction of Zach Busch (Holley), Assistant Direction of Scott Wheeler (Holley) & Meghan Pitarresi (Kendall), and Color Guard Direction of Emily Kwiatkowski.
By Tom Rivers, Editor Posted 19 May 2023 at 7:52 am
Photos courtesy of Jack Kohmann
HOLLEY – Scouts in Troop 59 of Clarendon on Thursday placed over 450 flags on the veterans’ graves at the three cemeteries in the Holley/Clarendon area in time for Memorial Day, which is on May 29.
