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CHARLOTTE COMMUNITY NEWS

March, 2017

Charlotte Community Association Mission and Vision Statements

M ISSION: To build a stronger community and to enhance the lives of our residents by providing a forum for sharing information, connecting neighbors and stakeholders, and fostering civic engagement while preserving and promoting the heritage of the Village of Charlotte.

V ISION: A safe, vibrant, and inviting place to live, work and visit; a family-friendly community and a year-round destination celebrated for its rich history and natural resources.

Charlotte Community News

A monthly publication of the Charlotte Community Association

PO Box 12768, Rochester, NY 14612 Circulation 350

Jonathan Hardin, President

Open, Vice President

Sue Roethel, Secretary

Patti O’Brien, Treasurer

Donna Bour-Purdy, Director and Editor

Mary Chambers, Director

Tom Borrelli, Director

Gini Weslowski, Director

Jose Peo, Director

Inside This Issue:

Chili Challenge Winners 2

New Director Introduced CPA Needed

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Beatrice Place CYAA Registration Begins

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Leadership Academy News CCA Scholarships

5

NYS Senator and Assembly Updates 6

City Council Update 7

City Emergency Repair Program #42 School R-Center Happings

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Charlotte Branch Library 9

Community Events 10

Membership/Sponsorship Form GPAS Event PACTAC

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April Calendar 12

Upcoming CCA Meetings

Roger Robach Center

7 pm

Monday, March 6, 2017

Monday, April 3, 2017

The 33rd annual Lakeside Winter Celebration was held on February 11th at the Ontario Beach Park.

Despite the warmish weather, many attended and enjoyed the Lake

Ontario Wine and Craft Beer Festival, dog sled demos, outdoor games and ice sculptures. Music was provided

by the Neil Van Dorn Band.

Of course it wouldn’t be complete without the Chilly Chili

Challenge! See Page 2 for the list of winners and their pictures!

All photos provided by photographer,

Fred Amato

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http://www.charlottecca.org

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Meet New CCA Board Member, Jose Peo!

“A Small Guy with a Big Heart”

A t the CCA Board meeting on February 6th, the CCA Board

approved the appointment of Jose Peo to fill an open Board position. Jose grew up across the river in W. Irondequoit, with dreams that he would travel the world. With the

help of the US Army, he was deployed to several destinations, and in the

summer of 2010, he took a road trip around the United States. “I explored and experienced everything that many countries and states had to offer, but my heart still belonged to the great city of Rochester. Since then I have dedicated my life to becoming a future leader in my community by getting more involved in community and political organizations and having a “purity of intent.” I moved to within the city limits for that purpose and fully dove into helping to create the community that I would like the next generation of explorers to want to come to Rochester for.”

Jose will represent CCA on the City of Rochester Nuisance Points Abatement Committee, charged by the city to review the program and chaired by former Mayor Johnson. He is a Certified Personal Banker at Five Star Bank, a Treasurer for the Spencerport Masonic Temple, a member of the NW Democrats and La Cumbre, a resident

of Charlotte but, “most importantly, I am a man with a dedicated heart for my city.”

Please join the Board in welcoming Jose to our community !

Jose Peo

NEEDED!

The CCA Board is in search of a Certified Public

Account to conduct an audit of our 2015 & 2016

calendar years. We will also need counsel with

regards to 501(c)3 documents and IRS form 990

and 990 EZ.

If you know of anyone for Board consideration,

please contact us at

[email protected] or 585-865-6101.






J oin the Northeast Greece Neighborhood Program – part of

Episcopal SeniorLife Communities (ESLC) and based out of Beatrice Place, 600 Denise Road – for their affordable neighborhood meal program, “We Make. You Take.”, in March.

Thursday, March 9: Beef Bourguignon with herbed egg noodles

Friday, March 17: St. Patrick’s Day! Sliced corned beef, roasted cabbage, colcannon and baby carrots

All meals are prepared by ESLC Executive Chef David Watkins and offered at a nominal fee of $5.00.

Pre-orders required by contacting Mary Ellen VanAuker at 585.546.8439 x4410 or [email protected]. This “take-out” program is an extension of the Northeast Greece Neighborhood Program – a health and wellness program for seniors in Northeast Greece and the Charlotte community – which has three main components: physical fitness, nutrition, and education. The program’s goal is to assist seniors in maintaining independence by increasing knowledge, activity levels and overall health by offering fun, social programs specifically designed for older adults.

To learn more about the Northeast Greece Neighborhood Program or Beatrice Place, contact Mary Ellen VanAuker,

Community Director, at the above contact information

“We Make. You Take.” Meals at Beatrice Place!



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Attention High School Seniors - 2017 CCA Scholarship Applications Now Being Accepted!

Deadline is June 1st, 2017

I t’s that time of year again when college-bound seniors start their search for financial aid. The Charlotte Community Association is now taking applications for two scholarship awards.

The first award, for $1,000, is offered by the Charlotte Community Association and is funded by donations and various fundraising activities. The second is a $2,000 award in memory of Edward Watson, a Charlotte resident, and former student of Charlotte School. This award is funded from donations provided by the Lakeside Presbyterian Church. The criteria for both scholarships are the same. The college-bound senior must reside in the Charlotte neighborhood or attend the Leadership Academy for Young Men (formerly Charlotte High School). For many years the Charlotte Community Association has offered scholarships to students who qualify based on academics, community service and extra-curricular activities. We are pleased to continue this tradition as well as start a new one with the Edward Watson Scholarship. Applications will be available for both scholarships at the Charlotte Branch Library and online at the CCA website (charlottecca.org).

Leadership Academy News Submitted by Callie Andler

Celebrations: ✐ Our Peer Mediation Program started

earlier this winter. Ten upperclassmen were trained as mediators and will begin conducting mediations with younger students after February break.

✐ Congratulations to the following Leadership Academy graduates who earned their diplomas at the district’s Winter Graduation Ceremony in early February: Carl Ellis, Kevin Lester, Jamal McBride, Ronnie Oliver, Jose Santiago and Dajee Wright.

✐ Our Lions’ Reading Tour continued with our students visiting students at School #20, School #23 and School #25.

✐ Congratulations to our Freshmen Basketball team and Coach William Broome for an undefeated season!

Go Lions!

✐ Our Leadership Academy Choir kicked off Black History Month with a performance for Mayor Lovely Warren at City Hall on February 1st.

✐ Leadership Staff hosted our first Restorative Parent Night in early January. We celebrated the strengths of our emerging leaders and their families.

✐ Leadership Academy JROTC hosted another successful blood drive in partnership with the American Red Cross.

✐ Congratulations to the nearly 70 students that made 2nd Quarter Honor Roll! This is an outstanding accomplishment!

How the Community Can Help:

Uniform Donations: As a uniform school, all of our students are expected to wear a blue or white dress shirt, khaki pants, black/brown footwear and a tie. Some of our students and families need assistance obtaining parts of the uniform. If you have any of these items to donate to our Clothes Closet, please drop them off in our main office during the hours of 8:30 – 3:30.

Donations for our Help Zones: Our Help Zones are safe spaces where students can come to work out problems that come up during the school day. We are looking to make these spaces as comfortable and welcoming as possible. If you have any furniture, bean bag chairs, lamps, or area rugs that you are willing to donate, please contact Callie

Andler at [email protected].







Update: New York State Assembly

Joe Morelle

Legislation

Update: New York State Senate

Joe Robach

Dedication of U.S. Navy Seabees Parkway

G overnor Andrew Cuomo has unveiled his Executive Budget proposal, marking the official

start of the 2017-18 State Budget negotiation process.

As your Senator, I will be working tirelessly throughout the budget process to ensure that the final plan we adopt reflects the key priorities and goals of families, senior citizens, young New Yorkers and small business owners throughout our community.

From helping to create new job opportunities, to reducing the tax burden on hardworking men and women, to ensuring that we get our fair share of state school aid, I will be working tirelessly to make sure that the final budget we enact will provide our community with the resources and funding it needs to continue moving forward.

To help keep you well-informed on budget-related developments going forward, I have created a State Budget informational page on my web site. The page provides links that will let you review specific details of the Governor’s proposal and will also keep you posted on new developments related to the budget review and negotiation process. It also allows you to share your views on the budget and to let me know what issues are important to you, your family, and our local community. As always, I truly appreciate your input and feedback.

I am looking forward to speaking with and listening to all of my constituents about their needs, concerns and priorities as we review the Governor’s plan and put together a final State Budget for 2017-18.

D ear Friend,

I am pleased to inform you that this month I will be hosting two presentations on the New York State Executive Budget, submitted to the State Legislature by Governor Cuomo. These meetings are an opportunity to learn about what the Governor has proposed and share your thoughts with me on what I should be advocating for in this year's budget.

DATE: Saturday, March 4, 2017

TIME: 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

LOCATION: Irondequoit Town Hall

1280 Titus Ave.

Rochester, NY 14617

-- OR --

DATE: Saturday, March 11, 2017

TIME: 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

LOCATION: Brighton Town Hall

2300 Elmwood Ave.

Rochester, NY 14618

*Sign language interpreters will be available at both presentations.

I am looking forward to sharing the Governor's proposal with you and hearing your thoughts and concerns. Seating is limited for both events, so please RSVP to [email protected] or by calling 585-467-0410 to reserve your seat.

Thank you and hope to see you there.





Update: Molly Clifford

Northwest City Council Member City of Rochester, Climate Action Plan

Y ou may have heard about Rochester’s “Sanctuary City” legislation that was passed by City Council in

February. I have heard some questions about the legislation and wanted to take

While the “Sanctuary City” concept is in the spotlight now because of the proposed federal immigration ban, Rochester has actually been a “City of Sanctuaries” since 1986. Back then, several Rochester churches banded together to offer sanctuary to individuals fleeing persecution in Latin American communities and seeking additional protection.

The primary focus of the updated legislation is to assure “immigrants and refugees that they can contact the police and other City agencies without fear of adverse immigration consequences,” so that their safety, well-being, and that of the public will not be jeopardized. It also reaffirms that City personnel shall not request proof of immigration status or citizenship when providing services, unless specifically required to do so by law (our Human Resources Department, for example, will still require proof of citizenship for new employees).

We followed the State Attorney General’s guidance

to local governments so that whatever steps we take are in line with the State and U.S. Constitution and will not subject the City to any kind of punishment or retribution. It is based on the principle that the federal government, not local, is responsible for implementation and enforcement of immigration policies.

The Northwest District is home to nearly 2/3 of Rochester’s refugee population, who have proven to be hard-working,

peaceful and contributing residents. They have been vetted by several government administrations over the years they have spent in refugee camps. I think it is important to support them as much as we do the rest of our neighbors.

If you would like a copy of the Sanctuary City legislation or have any questions or concerns about it, please contact my office at 428-5982 or [email protected].

The primary focus of the

updated legislation is to assure

“immigrants and refugees that

they can contact the police and

other City agencies without fear

of adverse immigration

consequences,” so that their

safety, well-being, and that of

the public will not be

jeopardized.






T he City of Rochester Emergency Assistance Repair Program provides income-eligible

residents of the City of Rochester with assistance for repair or replacement of non-working furnaces, water heaters or broken main water lines.

To be eligible, you must meet these program requirements: be a resident of the City of Rochester; live in an owner-occupied single family home; be current on property taxes; and meet income requirements.

PathStone is accepting applications from City of Rochester residents who meet these requirements. Applicants can start the application process by calling

(585) 442-2030 ext. 214 or visiting the PathStone office at 15 Prince Street, 8am to 4pm Monday through Friday. PathStone can also assist landlords and homeowners to access other energy-saving programs including Weatherization, Green Jobs/ Green NY, and EmPower.

These programs can help your family make your home safer, more comfortable, and more energy efficient by providing free or reduced-cost energy audits, free technical assistance, and income-based subsidies for furnaces, insulation, air sealing, and high efficiency water heaters. For more information please call (585) 442-2030.

City of Rochester Emergency Assistance Repair Program

Mr. Don Corey, Supervisor of the #42 School R-Center program, recently reached out to CCA and provided information about the programs offered there. According to Don, the City of Rochester’s 42 School R-Center offers a FREE SAFE after school recreation program for the community (Sept- June). Programming for youth ages 6-14 M-F 3:30p–6:00p and ages 14-19 M-F 6:00p-9:30p. They also offer Summer Programming 8:30a – 5:00p (July- Aug.) *R-Center is also open 9:00a-6:00p during school breaks.

Winter/ Spring Programs offered: (3:30p-6:00p) -Free meal served every day at 3:30p Ages 6-18 -Educational Programs such as Reading, Homework Help and Environmental Ed. -Dance (3/14, 21, 28 @4:15P), Zoo Mobil (2/1 & 3/7 @ 4P), Roller skating (1/20 @4:15P) - Special Events: Breakfast w/ Santa, Amerks Games, Razor Sharks Game -Arts & Crafts projects -Board Games / Table Games -Video Games -Gym Games: Basketball, Dodgeball, Four Square, Kickball, Etc. -Gardening Club (Spring/Summer) -Computer Lab

Winter / Spring Programs offered: (6:00p-9:30p) -Open Basketball -In-House Basketball Leagues (Ages U13 and 14-19) -Friday Fun Nights (Field Trip) Dance, Shows, Ice Skating, Roller Skating and More! -City Wide Sports Leagues (Basketball, Floor Hockey, Soccer, Softball, Flag Football) Every participant must register at R-Center to participate. Any questions, they are happy to help! Don Corey: Supervisor (585) 428-7829 Address: 3330 Lake Ave *(Entrance in rear of building 3:30p-6:00p and front main entrance 6:00p – 9:30p)

What’s Happening at #42 School R-Center!





Charlotte Branch Library March 2017 Events

By Paul Tantillo

Children’s Services:

Science Fun for Kids -Thursday March 2 at 6 p.m. Try a quick and cool science experiment. Check Charlotte’s Facebook page for this month’s topic. Ages 4-12.

Tail Waggin’ Tutors-Thursday, March 9, 6:00-6:45 p.m. Kids can read to Fritz, a certified therapy dog. Ages 4-12. Face painting with Rachel - Saturday, March 11, 10:30-11:00 a.m. Have fun before our 11:00 a.m. Family Movie. All ages welcome.

Pajama Story Time - Thursday, March 16, 6:00-6:30 p.m. Kim will read you some bedtime stories. Pajama wearers always welcome. All ages welcome.

Parachute Play - Saturday, March 25, 10:30-11 a.m. A chance for little ones to get out of the house and burn off some energy before our 11 a.m. Family Movie! Ages 2-10.

Classic Family Board Games - Thursday, March 23, 6-6:45 p.m. Come try vintage games: Chess, Guess Who and Parcheesi. Ages 8 and up (younger children welcome with parental guidance).

Story Time with Kim - Tuesdays in March at 11 a.m.* and Fridays in March at 1:30 p.m. Art, music and

action mix with stories for a well-rounded program that includes fun with friends! All ages (*On Tuesdays, please knock at the front door as story time starts before the library opens).

Crafts with Rachel - Tuesdays in March, 3:30-5:30 p.m. Come see what Rachel is creating in the wild world of crafts. Ages 4-12 (siblings welcome with parental assistance).

Family Movie Fun - Wednesdays in March at 5 p.m.; Saturdays in March at 11 a.m. Enjoy family time at the library. We’ll even make the popcorn. Call 428-8248 each week for the upcoming title. All ages.

Fun Fridays - Fridays in March, 3-5 p.m. Have fun with play dough, paints and Legos. We even bring out the Wii! Ages 4-12 (younger children welcome with parental guidance).

Adult Services:

Life in the “Past Lane” - Charlotte’s Historic Buildings - Thursday March 2 at 2 p.m. Local historian Marie Poinan will tell us about some unique Charlotte buildings, streets, and landmarks that are now gone, or have been repurposed over the years. This program is part of our ongoing First Thursday Local History Series. Ages 14-adult

Coloring for Adults - Friday, March 10 at 1 p.m. Colors, companionship, conversation! Join us for a time of

creative coloring. Materials provided or bring your own. Adults.

Working With Chocolate - Tuesday, March 14, 1-2:30 p.m. Roll up your sleeves and make delicious confections with chocolatier Lindsay Tarnoff of Laughing Gull Chocolates. During this hands-on session, you’ll try your hand at truffle making while learning about the history of chocolate. You’ll leave with a small assortment of truffles to take home. Space is limited; registration is a must. Call 428-8216 to sign up. Ages 14-adult

Food for Thought Book Discussion Group - Tuesday, March 21 at 1 p.m. Station Eleven by Emily St. John Mandel. “Kirsten Raymonde survives a devastating flu pandemic which brings civilization as we know it to an end. The story moves back and forth in time, vividly depicting life before and after the pandemic” - Amazon.com. This is a beautifully written and highly praised novel. We have a copy of the book waiting for you! Read it and join us for some great conversation. Adults.

Basic Computer Classes - Tuesdays in March at 10:30 a.m.; Wednesdays in March at 3 p.m. 1-on-1 assistance with computer basics: internet, e-mail, basic Word, e-books. By appointment. Call 428-8216 to register. Adults.





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March Programs Tuesday, March 14, 2017, 7:00 pm, Greece Public Library

WWI - Rochester Mobilizes for the Great War by Dan Cody

Reservations required, call 585-225-8951

Sunday, March 19, 2017, 2:00 pm, Greece Museum Historic Signs in Upstate New York

By Bill Sauers +++++++++++++++

Visit current featured exhibits

Hometown Sports of Greece, NY and

Agricultural & Farm Families +++++++++++++++

http://www.greecehistoricalsocieyt.net [email protected]

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Edgerton Stardust Ballroom Dance Series

Edgerton Community Center 41 Backus Street

All the dances are Tuesday from 7:00pm to 9:00pm

Coffee, Tea, Water and cookies provided. $2.00 admission

Sponsored by the City of Rochester Recreation

March 28th Rochester Metropolitan Jazz Band

ONTARIO BEACH PARK PROGRAM COMMITTEE 2017 BIG BAND DANCE SERIES

Big Band Dances are held Wednesday Evenings at The Roger Robach Community Center at

Ontario Beach Park – 2nd Floor The AL BRUNO TRIO plays from 6:00 PM to 7:15 PM

The featured band of the week plays from 7:15 PM to 9:00 PM

Admission Fee $2.00 per person For Information – Call 865-3320 OR visit

www.ontariobeachentertainment.org

2017 SPRING SERIES

April 5 GATESWINGERS

April 12 NOSTALGIC REUNION

April 19 ANDY STOBIE GREATER FINGER LAKES JAZZ BAND

April 26 MUSIC MAKERS

May 3 JACK ALLEN BAND

May 10 NATE RAWLS BAND

May 17 JOHNNY MATT BAND

May 24 GREECE JAZZ BAND

May 31 ROCHESTER METROPOLITAN JAZZ BAND

Greece United Methodist Church 1924 Maiden Lane

Corned Beef and Cabbage Dinner Delicious!

Friday, March 17th 4:30 - 6:30 pm

Corned beef and cabbage, potatoes,

carrots, a roll and a brownie

All for $10!



http://www.greecehistoricalsocieyt.net




Charlotte Community Association

“A Community That Cares”

2017 Membership and Sponsorship Form

Current Year Memberships Expire on December 31 s t

Name (s):

Company Name:

Email:

Address:

Membership Level

Seniors (62+) & Students $13.00

Single Membership $18.00

Patron * $30.00

Sustaining * $40.00

Benefactor * $50.00

* Check here if you give permission to CCA to print your name and Sponsorship level in the 2017 CCA Newsletter. Your name will not be printed if this box is left blank.

Sponsorship Level

Platinum: $300.00 Double Ad (3 ½” X 3”) Space on CCA Web Homepage and Sponsorship page.

Gold: $250.00 Double Ad (3 ½” X 3”) Space on CCA Sponsorship page.

Silver: $135 Single Ad (3 ½” X 1 ½”) Space on CCA Web Homepage and Sponsorship page.

Newsletter Delivery – Go Green Option:

Check here if you would like your newsletter delivered electronically to your email, above.

Electronic newsletters will replace paper versions and be delivered one week earlier

Payment for Members and Sponsors: Complete this form and mail to CCA Membership, PO Box 12768, Rochester, NY 14612 with your payment. Make check payable to CCA and mail to: CCA Membership, PO Box 12768, Rochester, NY 14612 Sponsors: Please send us a high resolution jpeg (300 dpi) file with your ad. Send a message to ccanewsny@gmail with questions or request for help. Thank you!

The CCA Safety and Security Committee would like to help neighbors within the Charlotte Community to form a Police and Citizens Together Against Crime team (PAC-TAC). Increasing safety in Charlotte is not just a law-enforcement goal, but also involves concerned citizens who want to work effectively with the police in crime prevention.

We also want to help neighbors seeking information on how to start a neighborhood watch program, how to have dialogue with your neighbors by hosting a block party this summer and/or neighbors seeking to actively participate on the Safety and Security Committee.

Please contact Jonathan Hardin, Board Liaison to the Safety and Security Committee at 585-865-6101 or [email protected], if you would like to learn more.

Next Chapter and Jump Into Spring

Sunday, April 2 at 4 pm Central Performing Arts Center at Athena

800 Long Pond Road in Greece

“Next Chapter” - The big reveal of the updated look for the Greece Performing Arts Society, several new events, community partnerships and programs for 2017and beyond! “Jump into Spring,” Concert featuring:

Choral Society Community Orchestra

Concert Band Jazz Band Symphony Orchestra

Tickets will be available at the door: $8 for adults $5 for seniors and students.

www.GreecePerformingArts.org Facebook

Email: [email protected] Phone: (585) 234-5636





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