DRIVE THRU CHICKEN BARBECUE SAT., OCTOBER 19th 1:00-4:00PM Howard Hanna - Spencerport Office 421 S Union St., Spencerport, NY 14559 Proceeds to benefit Golisano Children’s Hospital
October 6, 2019
$
12 includes 1/2 Chicken, 2 Sides, Roll & Butter
Water & dessert available for extra charge For tickets: Call 352-8833 or tickets can be purchased on the day of the BBQ
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Bridge projects planned for Brockport and Albion in 2022 NYSDOT public meetings set for October 16 and 17 The New York State Department of Transportation will hold public information sessions about the proposed $15 million project to rehabilitate the lift bridges carrying Route 19 over the Erie Canal in the village of Brockport and Route 98 over the canal in the village of Albion. Due to the unique work required, there are cost savings associated with combining both the Brockport and Albion bridge rehabilitations. The project is slated to begin in 2022. In Brockport, the work on the bridge will include installing high-strength galvanized steel to replace the steel floor system and select truss members. Updates will also be made to the mechanical and electrical components of lifting mechanisms and the lift tower will be rehabilitated. Bridge railing and guide rail on the bridge approaches will be improved and the bridge will be repainted. The alignment of the bridge will not change. An offsite detour will be implemented during the bridge closure, which is expected to last approximately 18 months. The detour will utilize Fourth Section Road, Redman Road, and West Avenue. Local traffic only allowed between Clinton Street and Clark Street. The
bridge sidewalks will be closed during construction. Local vehicular, pedestrian and bicycle traffic is anticipated to utilize the Park Avenue-Fayette Bridge and Smith Street Bridge during the closure as an unofficial detour. Pedestrian access to the Erie Canal Trailway will be maintained throughout construction. Public meetings will be held on Wednesday, October 16, between 4 and 6 p.m. at the A.D. Oliver Middle School auditorium, 40 Allen Street, Brockport, and Thursday, October 17, between 3:30 and 5:30 p.m. at the Hoag Library, 134 South Main Street, Albion. NYSDOT staff will be on hand to share project information at each of the open-housestyle meetings, receive public comments and answer individual questions. Those interested in attending may arrive at any time during the scheduled meetings to review project details, including the scope of work and planned traffic detours during construction. No formal presentation will be made. For information, or to request a sign language interpreter or assistive listening system, contact Katherine Fragale at 371-9245 or Katherine.Fragale@ dot.ny.gov. Provided information
Brockport’s Route 19 lift bridge is scheduled for extensive rehabilitation in 2022. File photo.
Rob Kaercher at the National Association for College Admissions Counselors at their annual conference in Louisville, Kentucky.
Byron-Bergen counselor honored with national award On Saturday, September 28, ByronBergen College and Career Counselor Rob Kaercher accepted the Rising Star Award from the National Association for College Admissions Counselors at their annual conference in Louisville, Kentucky. This national award “honors individuals and programs that exemplify excellence and dedication to serving the needs of students in the transition from high school to college.” Kaercher’s position has many aspects from exposing students to a variety of job experiences to helping them complete their college applications. “I try to help them find a career path that matches their interests,” said Kaercher. “I have college and career assessment tools to help with this, but talking to the individual students, reflecting on what brings their interests and what they enjoy in their classes, is the best way. Each student is different. It’s all about personalized attention.” When asked why Byron-Bergen stood out in the nation-wide competition, Kaercher replied, “It’s visionary for a small, rural school to have a College and Career Counselor. This position is much more prevalent at private schools, public charter schools, and in some suburban and urban schools that have created a college going culture. Byron-Bergen is somewhat unique in that my colleagues in the Counseling Department can focus on the social and emotional development of our students and I can focus on helping with the transition out of high school. I hope that we continue to see more rural schools, and schools in general, see the importance of developing a College and Career
Center to enhance the school counseling department.” Another difference between ByronBergen and larger districts is the variety of career paths students are interested in. “This award highlights the transition of students from high school to college, but every year I help students transition to four-year colleges, two-year colleges, military careers, and many students enter directly into the work force. Each of these students is valuable and I hope that I can help them leave high school ready to fulfill their goals.” “We are extremely lucky to have Rob on our team,” said Byron-Bergen High School Principal Pat McGee. “It’s not enough just to have a College and Career Center. It needs to be in the hands of a dedicated professional counselor with the knowledge, connections, and passion for helping students map out their futures. This is a well-deserved honor.” “I couldn’t do my job without the flexibility and enthusiasm of our amazing faculty and staff,” said Kaercher. “They meet with students, join field trips, write letters of recommendation – their support allows me to connect the dots.” In addition to the national award, Kaercher received the Rising Star Award from the New York State Association for College Admission Counseling in August. “I think this is one of the best jobs in the world because I really enjoy working with the students, staff, and faculty,” said Kaercher. “These students have dreams and goals. They are curious and want to explore. That really keeps my job fun and interesting.” Provided information and photo