Morning News Brief
Written by Tom Tharp on February 17, 2023
There is a winter weather advisory for Genesee, Orleans and Wyoming Counties till 10 am today. Freezing rain and mixed precipitation are expected with total snow accumulations of an inch or less and ice up to a tenth of an inch. Periods of snow, sleet or freezing rain will result in slippery roads and limited visibilities. Slow down and use caution while driving. Be especially careful in areas of high elevation.
An event at Pembroke High School Wednesday afternoon honored the men and women who served in the military. The event honored the Village of Corfu, Town of Pembroke, and Pembroke High School as Purple Heart Communities, and honors were bestowed by members of the Military Order of the Purple Heart in recognition of Pembroke’s commitment to honoring veterans and the U.S. military. There are 13 former Pembroke students who have received the Purple Heart. They were each honored during the ceremony. Closing remarks were delivered by Dr. John B. Long, who noted at the start of his speech, that he turned 96 two days prior. He is a World War II veteran, a Purple Heart recipient who served in the European Theater as part of the Big Red One. He charged the students to remember the freedoms they enjoy were paid for with the blood of those who fought in World War 2 and beyond and to not take them for granted. You can read a full transcript of his remarks on our news partner the Batavian.
LeRoy will not be combining their football program with Cal/Mumford and Byron Bergen. The announcement of the result of the final decision by the LeRoy board of Education came Wednesday to student athletes and their families. LeRoy superintendent Merritt Holly said that the numbers just didn’t add up for the proposed merger which was planned to increase the roster of players. Holly said the feedback from players and families was overwhelmingly that there should be no merger.
4 generations are represented in the newest person to be inducted in the Rotary Club. Gretchen Hawley says she grew up watching her dad and grandfather be active in the Rotary and knew she wanted to be a part as well. Her great grandfather, Warren Hawley Jr. was one of the club’s charter members in 1919 and was president in 1924. Gretchen is a native Batavian who has recently returned to the community. She is a physical therapist and specializes in working with multiple sclerosis patients through her business called the MSing Link.
Do you have what it takes to strut your stuff in the fashion world? Genesee Community College is looking for models for its annual fashion show “Ageless.” Tryouts for the 42nd annual show modeling gig are the 21st through the 23rd at the colleges forum. The theme of the show is fashion in all its forms and highlights styles across generations so there is no specific body type or age, gender or ethnicity being sought. Anyone who has a passion for fashion and wants to be a part of this event is encouraged to attend the tryouts.
A local Oscar winner has been honored in Rochester. Philip Seymour Hoffman, from Fairport, known for his roles in The Talented Mr Ripley, Boogie Nights, Twister and Capote for which he won an Oscar for Best Actor. Hoffman was also prolific on Broadway. He died by drug overdose in 2014 at the age of 46. A statue of him has been placed at the Eastman Museum to coincide with a year long exhibit about his films and life.
