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January 3, 2021
Issue No. 1
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A Look Back at 2020 – The Year in Review 2020 was a year unlike any other in most people’s memories – a year that many would rather forget. Despite the immense difficulties faced in a year marked by a global pandemic, political divisiveness, and social unrest, there were also things to be celebrated. Milestones were achieved, communities rallied to support one another, and some used their creativity to adapt to our “new normal.” What follows is just a sampling of the local happenings of 2020. Visit our website, westsidenewsny.com, for the complete Year in Review with accompanying photos. January •Governor Cuomo announced a $300 million plan to reimagine the Erie Canal by creating recreational activities on the Canal to boost tourism, mitigating flooding, enhancing irrigation and recreational fishing, and restoring wetlands. The “Brockport Loop” project was included in the plan to connect The College at Brockport to the Empire State Trail and the village of Brockport through the transformation of a canal guard-gate into a pedestrian bridge and overlook. •Holley inducted 16-time wrestling Coach of the Year John Grillo and his son, former state wrestling champion Andrew Grillo, into the Holley Hall of Fame.
February •Donald Grentzinger received the 2019 Monika W. Andrews Creative Volunteer Leadership Award, presented by the Brockport, Clarkson, and Sweden municipalities, for his work and leadership on the Sweden Farmers Museum. •The Hamlin Dog Shelter created the Westside Pet Food Pantry to serve as a food shelf for dogs and cats. •Hilton wrestler Greg Diakomihalis came back from a knee injury to win a record-setting fifth NYSPHSAA state championship title in Albany on February 29. No other Section V wrestler has ever won as many state titles. Diakomihalis was also named Most Outstanding Wrestler in Division 1 at states. March •Churchville resident Mary Hull was recognized by proclamation at the March 10 meeting of the Monroe County Legislature for her 40-plus years of volunteer service in 4-H. •The first case of COVID-19 in Monroe County was diagnosed on March 12. New York soon went “On Pause” in an effort to stop the spread of the virus. Schools and non-essential businesses closed. Restaurants shifted to take-out only. Those whose jobs would allow began working from home.
Compiled from past issues by Joanne Michielsen
Meg LeBeau of Spencerport built an upside-down snowman to say “Good Riddance 2020!” Many events were first postponed, then canceled for 2020, while others went virtual. And toilet paper became almost impossible to find on store shelves. •The unlikely friendship between Lundy, a Chihuahua who couldn’t walk, and Herman, a pigeon who couldn’t fly, warmed the hearts of people across the country. Photos of the pair from Hilton went viral, garnering the attention of Good Morning America and People Magazine, among others, and becoming the subject of a children’s book.
April •Century Mold in Ogden responded to a call from Rochester Regional Health to design and produce face shields to protect local medical professionals. •Byron-Bergen students designed face shields which were 3-D printed by STEAM Lab Teacher Craig Schroth and donated to Face Shields ROC, an organization collecting face shields for medical facilities and first responders in the Rochester area. continued on page 2
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