6 Suburban News North and South Editions - August 12, 2018
An ocean away, Brockport HS grad lives in Europe, supports NATO mission A 2017 Brockport High School graduate and Rochester native is serving our country in the Navy, living on the coast of Spain, and participating in a critical NATO ballistic missile defense (BMD) mission while assigned to the guided-missile destroyer USS Ross. Seaman John Dengel is an operations specialist aboard one of the four advanced warships forward-deployed to Rota, Spain, a small village on the country’s southwest coast 65 miles south of the city of Seville. A Navy operations specialist is responsible for tracking and identifying all aircraft, ships and submarines. Dengel credits success in the Navy with lessons learned growing up in Rochester. “At home, I learned that growing up with less can create a good drive and work ethic and has led to positivity and success in my Navy career so far,” said Dengel. These four destroyers are forward-deployed in Rota to fulfill the United States’ phased commitment to NATO BMD while also carrying out a wide range of missions to support the security of Europe. According to the NATO website, many countries have, or are trying to develop ballistic missiles. The ability to
acquire these capabilities does not necessarily mean there is an immediate intent to attack NATO, but that the alliance has a responsibility to take any possible threat into account as part of its core task of collective defense. U.S. Navy Aegis ballistic missile defense provides scalability, flexibility and mobility. These systems are equally beneficial to U.S. assets, allies and regional partners in all areas of the world. Positioning four ballistic missile defense ships in Spain provides an umbrella of protection to forward-deployed forces, friends and allies while contributing to a broader defense of the United States. Guided-missile destroyers are 510 feet long warships that provide multi-mission offensive and defensive capabilities. The ships are armed with tomahawk cruise missiles, advanced gun systems, close-in gun systems and long-range missiles to counter the threat to friendly forces posed by manned aircraft, anti-ship, cruise and tactical ballistic missiles. Destroyers are deployed globally and can operate independently or as part of carrier strike groups, surface action groups or amphibious readiness groups. Their presence helps the Navy control the sea. Sea control is the
Thank you to Spencerport Canal Days Volunteers
Our 2018 Canal Days Board of Directors extends it’s sincere thanks to our community. We are grateful for the use of the involved properties, all the committee members and the many volunteers that worked together to make this another successful Canal Days Event. Spencerport truly is “Someplace Special”. We have tried to include all the volunteers for our 2018 event, in the following list, that were involved this year. Please accept our apologies if we have missed anyone.
MajOR SPOnSORS: Key Bank M&T Bank Spencerport Area Chamber of Commerce Tops Friendly Markets
PROPERTy USE: Ferris Goodridge American Legion Post 330 NYS Canal Corporation Spencerport Firemen’s Association Spencerport School District Village of Spencerport
Town of Ogden Village of Spencerport Wegmans Westside News Inc.
Canal DayS VOlUnTEER BOaRD OF DIRECTORS: Lori Antonelli - Advertising Chairperson Bill Everett - Wine Tasting Co-Chairperson Pat Everett - Wine Tasting Co-Chairperson Shuttle Bus Chairperson Rich Francis - Treasurer
John Krywy - Car Show Chairperson David Moore - Financial Advisor&Coordinator Glynne Schultz - Canaligator Race Chairperson Denise Schweers - Wine Tasting Co-Chairperson Greg Schweers - Wine Tasting Co-Chairperson Ginny Swarthout - Director
VOlUnTEER COMMITTEE CHaIRPERSOnS: Tim Carr - Set Up/Tear Down Co-Chairperson Nora Hampton - Arts&Crafts Chairperson Ray Kuntz - Photographer Co-Chairperson Craig LaFave - Set Up/TearDown Co-Chairperson
Kathy Magin - Garbiology Chairperson Alicia Saladyga - Solicitations Chairperson Ted Saladyga - Photographer Co-Chairperson Dori Swarthout - Entertainment Chairperson
VOlUnTEER CaR SHOW COMMITTEE: Bill Faul Lori Faul
Kenneth Geil Patrick Hotchkiss
John Krywy Marty Pinto
VOlUnTEERS: Canaligator Race: Darlene Ayotte Tim Carr Craig LaFave Jill Cordts A J Gibbardo David Gibbardo Jessilou Vaccarelli American Legion Members Ken Ayotte Butch Bauman Scott Beale Charlie Knight Rita Knight Dave May Pam May Mike Schwartz Don Sisson Jerry Smith
Car Show:
Ken Ayotte Gary Barton Scott Beale Dave Couchman Bob Davenport Don Doane Larry Elliott Bill Faul Lori Faul Rich Francis Kenneth Geil James Grego Jr. James Grego III Rena Henry Patrick Hotchkiss Charles Knight Ben Krywy
Car Show cont.: Brian Krywy Emma Krywy Jeff Krywy Joann Krywy John Krywy Pat Krywy Ray Kuntz Joe Marasco Jan Pinto Marty Pinto Dick Simonetti Devin Stacy Dick Turner Russ Young Marissa Young
Craft Committee: Marion Andrews Laura Gannon Nora Hampton Mary Parkinson Ginny Swarthout
Fire Department: Joe Barretta Laura Bianchi Christian Cordts Mike Lobene Sam Lobene Kourtney McCorry Jason Rampello Dave Spencer Phil Sperandio Bryan Stehm Cole Tresohlvay Steven West
Garbiology:
Sam Lobene Rotary Club Kathy Carroll Courtney Converse Dave DeMers Colleen Farley Kathy Magin Joe Marasco Kosmos Mihalitsas Michele Mihalitsas Tom O’Hare Roger Ressman Doug Spencer Jon Spencer Vicki Spurr Dick Turner Carol Weston
Information Booth: Ann DeMers Jane Dry Wendy Dunn Katie Foote Lillian Griswald Peggy Jongsma John Krywy Pat Krywy Mary Lobene Judy Marchese Donna Peasley Diana Raplee Jackie Rympa Alicia Saladyga Nancy Shultz Mary Stroh Marlene Williamson
Information Booth cont.:
Set Up/Tear Down cont:
Photographer:
Traffic Control:
Kathy Wilson Kevin Wilson
Karen Fien Ray Kuntz Joanne Michielsen Ted Saladyga
Shuttle Bus Hosts: Cindy Anderson Wendy Britton John Degolia Dennis Dupree Pat Everett Jim Frieday Sandy Frieday David Haines Chelsea Metherell Kayla Saladyga Eileen Smith
Set Up/Tear Down:
Craig Byham Tim Carr Craig LaFave Scout Troop 92 Stu Allen Logan & Jeff DeCamp Logan & Jim Enge Jackson & Kara Frisa George Selvek Scout Troop 165 Jesse & Evie Albano Alden & Ellen Ferguson
Thank You!
Silvester & Greg Kirchoff Frank & Frank Visca Special Police Officer John Bopp Officer Kathy Campbell Officer Mark Marcello Capt. Bill Nielson Sgt. Jim Schrader Officer Brian Ugorek Chief Peter Zambuto
Table Cleaning and Water Delivery: Robotics Team Kari & Roberta Giancursio Amber, Elise & Robert Michaels Robert Mitchel Alyssa Piccirillo
Wine Tasting: Jane Ahrens Rex Ahrens Dennis Dupree Diane Dupree Bill Everett Pat Everett Denise Schweers Greg Schweers
Volunteer Dinner: Bill Everett Pat Everett Denise Schweers Greg Schweers
VOlUnTEERS aRE nEEDED FOR OUR 2019 EVEnT.
Spend as little as 2 hours, or more if you have the time. your involvement will make all jobs easier as many hands make for light work. Go to www.spencerportcanaldays.com to fill out a volunteer form, email us at spencerportcanaldays35@gmail.com or call Ginny at 585-352-1350. We look forward to hearing from you.
Seaman John Dengel. necessity for everything the Navy does. The Navy cannot project power, secure the commons, deter aggression, or assure allies without the ability to control the seas when and where desired. The ship is named after Capt. Donald Kirby Ross, who was presented a Medal of Honor by Adm. Chester Nimitz for his actions during the attack on Pearl Harbor. “I’m proud to lead such a dedicated, experienced, resilient and mission-oriented crew,” said Cmdr. Bryan S. Gallo, commanding officer of USS Ross. “Team Ross always meets the mission while taking care of each other and having a fun time doing it.” Serving in the Navy is a continuing tradition of military service for Dengel, who has military ties with family members who have previously served. Dengel is honored to carry on that family tradition. “My great-grandfather and grandfather were both in the Navy,” said Dengel. “But I made the decision on my own to join.” Unique experiences build strong fellowship among the crew of more than 300 women and men aboard Ross. Their hard work and professionalism are a testament to the namesake’s dedication and the ship’s motto, “Fortune Favors Valor.” The crew is motivated, and can quickly adapt to changing conditions, according to Navy officials. It is a busy life of specialized work, watches and drills. Serving aboard a guided-missile destroyer instills accountability and toughness and fosters initiative and integrity. As a member of one of the U.S. Navy’s most relied upon assets, Dengel and other Ross sailors know they are a part of a legacy that will last beyond their lifetimes providing the Navy the nation needs. “The Navy has greatly contributed to my leadership development and my ability to work as a team player,” said Dengel. “The best part about serving in Spain is the easy access of traveling throughout Europe. I also really enjoy the liberty programs offered to sailors.” Provided information and photo
Clarkson to celebrate Good Neighbor Days with random acts of kindness This year during Good Neighbor Days, August 19 through 25, the Town of Clarkson will be encouraging Random Acts of Kindness. All town residents are invited to do acts of kindness for other residents during this week. It can be as easy as helping a neighbor with yard work, stopping by to visit or buying a coffee for the person behind you in line. Visit the Clarkson Town Hall or the Seymour Library to pick up Act of Kindness colored paper strips. As you perform a random act of kindness, record your act on the strip. Return completed strips to the collection box at the Town of Clarkson, Seymour Library or at the Welcome Booth at the Clarkson Good Neighbor Day Event on Friday, August 24, where a Chain of Kindness will be made for all to see. After the event, the Chain of Kindness will be on display at the Clarkson Town Hall. Provided information