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The Town of Wheatland Community Hall of Fame was established in 2018 by the Wheatland local Town Government, for the purpose of facilitating a community-wide tradition of identifying, recognizing and honoring Wheatland’s most outstanding citizens who have made significant, positive, notable and/or lifetime contributions to the Town of Wheatland in the areas of community, education, recreation, civil and social services. Read more about the 2018 Community Hall of Fame inductees.

This year an additional type of recognition has been incorporated into the Community Hall of Fame associated with volunteerism in the community, referred to as “Volunteers of Distinction”. A volunteer is defined as someone who freely gives time, effort and talent to a community need, cause or organization without compensation (i.e., getting paid). A “Volunteer of Distinction” is defined as a citizen who has made positive contributions through demonstrated excellence as a volunteer in support of the Town of Wheatland community.  Considerations of excellence include: impact of actions, dedication, scope of effort, longevity of volunteering, innovation, collaboration and breadth of actions (i.e., multiple overlapping actions).

2019 nominations are now open for candidates to be considered for induction as members of the Community Hall of Fame and separately for candidates to be considered as “Volunteers of Distinction”. If you know someone deserving of recognition as either a candidate for induction into the Community Hall of Fame or as a “Volunteer of Distinction”, simply fill out a nomination form and drop off at the Wheatland Town Office before the nomination period closes in September.

The Hall of Fame is governed by the Town of Wheatland local Government, supported by a volunteer Committee and funded by a combination of donations and sponsorships. The Town of Wheatland Community Hall of Fame has been made possible through the effort and diligence of the Wheatland Recreation Commission, serving as the “Salute to Excellence Committee” for collecting, evaluating and recommending selections for the Community Hall of Fame, including “Volunteers of Distinction”. 

Howard (Chuck) Hazelton has served the community for 31 years, first as an employee of the Town of Wheatland Highway Department and secondly as Highway Superintendent for over 20 years.  Always available, always responsive, always on call, always putting the residents safety first, and always performing his duties with an even temper. He strove to develop a department with a work ethic and skill set that our residents could depend on and be proud of  no matter what season of the year it might be.  In fact, working with him for over 15 years as Town Supervisor, I have received many compliments and comments from other supervisors and transportation officials across Monroe county about what a pleasure it was to work with our crew.   

 Based on the reputation built by Chuck and the performance of our highway staff, our Town crew has frequently been asked to assist or complete projects as a “cooperative effort’ with other municipalities.  Such work has become a source of revenue for the highway department which in return helps to offset increased cost of materials and labor for our own Town.  Whether working long hours in the summer to do road work and mowing, or long hours in the winter to plow and keep the roads clear, the department’s management, planning, reputation, skill sets and ability to work and plan cooperatively  help to contain tax increases for our residents.

The Town Board and I have been fortunate to have Chuck as department head for so long.  His historical knowledge, common sense, humor, reliability and down right willingness to work, have all served as a cornerstone of our government’s ability to say we are here to “serve the public”.  I consider myself lucky to work with him long enough to consider him not only a partner in what we attempted to do across the years but also as a dear friend.  He has listened to many a long conversation “from me” to the point that I often referred to him as “Father Hazelton”.  I want to take this opportunity to publicly thank Chuck and his family for sharing the past years of his life in service to Wheatland.  I also look forward to him changing roles and  joining the town board team as he continues his history of public service.  There is much to look forward to in Wheatland!

The Town of Wheatland’s 51st annual Summer Day Camp Program for kids will begin on Monday June 24th and will be held for six weeks ending on Friday August 2nd. The Summer Day Camp Program is held at Johnson Park in Scottsville, New York and is for children ages 4 through 13. Summer Day Camp begins at 9:00 AM and ends at 1:00 PM (with additional before care and after care programs offered).

The counselor to camper ratio is 1:8 for K – 2nd and 1:10 for 3rd – 8th, which allows for the counselors to interact with all of the campers as well as ensure the safety of each camper. Throughout the six weeks of the program, campers will get to participate in many activities including:

• make numerous crafts,
• play countless games of soccer, kickball, and other sports,
• participate in the annual talent show,
• make tie-dye shirts,
• dress up for camp theme days, and so much more!

Each day campers play games and participate in activities with children in their age group, make crafts that align with the weekly theme as well as play on the playground equipment at the park.

 There are a lot of activities that campers get to participate in through Summer Camp outside of Johnson Park. Each week at camp, we attend at least one field trip. This year some of the field trips include: Jade Pottery, the Seneca Park Zoo, Raider Lanes Bowling, a Red Wings baseball game as well as an end of summer trip to Seabreeze. On one day each week, we will walk to the Scottsville Free Library in order to have a book read aloud to us and be able to rent books. We also walk to the Wheatland Senior Center for some inter-generational activities including bingo and painting – a favorite activity for both the campers and the seniors.

We look forward to another fun summer, for more information and to register visit the Town of Wheatland Website or contact Shanna Fraser, Recreation Coordinator, Town of Wheatland Office: (585) 889-1553 x103.

At four-thirty in the morning of November 11, 1918, Rev. P. J. McArdle of St. Mary’s Church in Scottsville was awakened with the news that the “Great War” was over. The armistice had been signed! The church bell immediately pealed out the news. In the evening, a parade, led by the Scottsville Band, marched through the town, and a ceremony was held to celebrate the victory. Five local dignitaries gave speeches, as the mothers of the soldier boys listened from the back of the platform. It was the second parade and ceremony in a few days. Four days earlier, Father McArdle had received word that the war had ended, and the celebrating had begun. It was found later that the news had been premature, and the armistice was not yet signed. The Wheatland people probably had no problem rejoicing and reveling in good news twice in one week. Since the fighting had not ceased until the moment the armistice was signed, many of the Wheatland soldiers were still overseas. Father McArdle had been appointed the Town of Wheatland representative for the Monroe County Historical Commission during the war. He and the town officials decided to set aside the date of July 12, 1919 to honor the loyal men of Wheatland who had served.

A celebration was held in Scottsville that day to celebrate the homecoming of Wheatland’s World War I soldiers in the park that was on the south side of Main Street where the house numbered 25 now stands. The house was built in 1924 by the Rochester Telephone Company to house its Scottsville office.  It later became Phil’s Barber Shop and more recently the Excellent Air office. Rev. Patrick McArdle is standing with his arms raised giving a short address of welcome. He later presented a medal to each of the returning soldiers.

The returned World War I soldiers each received a medal that day with the inscription, “1917 – 1919. For Democracy, Liberty and Justice. Presented by the people of Wheatland, NY, to their loyal fighting sons.” They are wearing the medals on the pockets of their uniforms in the picture. It was indeed a happy occasion. The “war to end war” was over and all but two of our local men had come home. One hundred years later we know that there has been no end to war, but we can remember the gratitude felt that day when peace had come, and we can appreciate the sacrifices of the men who had bravely represented our community.

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TRASH CLEAN-UP SPRING 2018

TOWN OF WHEATLAND
NOTICE TO TOWN OF WHEATLAND RESIDENTS OUTSIDE THE VILLAGE OF SCOTTSVILLE

On Saturday, April 27, 2019 and Saturday, May 4, 2019 between the hours of 8 A.M. and 3 P.M. there will be dumpsters placed at the Highway Building, 1822 Scottsville-Mumford Road.

Town Outside Village Residents may bring trash to this location to dump in hoppers provided.  Proof of residency will be required. New York State driver’s license is acceptable. Recycling of electronics will also be available. All electronics can be recycled free of charge.

BRUSH, TIRES, FUEL OIL, GASOLINE DRUMS, REFRIGERATORS, FREEZERS OR PAINT CONTAINERS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. DUMPSTERS WILL BE MANNED FOR ASSISTANCE.

By Order of the Town Board Of the Town of Wheatland
Dated: March 7, 2019
Laurie Czapranski, Town Clerk

Message from Supervisor Dobson: The Scottsville and Mumford Fire Departments are prepared for the storm and will be in constant communication with the Town Supervisor. If you need aid, shelter, life support, emergency support, or have water problems please call 911.

Dinolfo Urges Residents To Avoid Unnecessary Travel After 7PM

Submitted by: Town Supervisor

During the Fall of 2017, it became apparent that the Caledonia Ambulance/Genesee Valley EMS (GVEMS), who has a rich history of serving the emergency medical needs of the Mumford Fire District Area of our community, was at risk of not being able to continue to serve the community.  As Town Supervisor, I personally attended various meetings with the Mumford Fire Commissioners, the Caledonia Ambulance Board of Directors and CHS Mobile Integrated Health Care (CHS) to gather information and to discuss service options.  Caledonia Ambulance was at the point of considering closure due to the current health care reimbursement and regulatory climate.  GVEMS held the Certificate of Need for that area of the town outside the Village west of Wheatland Center Road which matched the Mumford Fire District boundaries.  At the same time CHS was assessing the feasibility of assuming the functions, liability and Certificate of Need of Caledonia Ambulance.  Ultimately, CHS decided to undertake this transition and coverage in order to more comprehensively serve the south west quadrant of Monroe County.

While developing the 2019 town budget, the Wheatland Town Board discussed ways to approach ambulance coverage to the Mumford Fire District residents. Our two years of experience with CHS providing services to the Wheatland Fire Protection District has been a positive one. Quarterly reports are received, response times are within contracted time lines, satisfaction data is forwarded, annual reports are delivered, real time updates are sent via email. In addition, service statistics are documented and used to build the foundation for the following years contract.  CHS provides a free loan closet for medical items such as crutches. We also have a local resident representative appointed to the board of directors. 

The Town Board and I continue to support the philosophy that yes, CHS does bill insurance companies for calls, but in time of need and stress, we prefer that our residents not receive another “co- pay” bill.  We also believe that CHS should not have to “eat” the cost of non-reimbursable “lift assists” (picking people up who have fallen) (mainly services to our seniors, disabled and/or seriously ill neighbors).  Other non- reimbursable services/benefits include blood pressure clinics, public Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and Automated External Defibrillator (AED) training at no cost to residents of the Town, AED inspection, first aid and CPR classes for our recreation counselors, as well as stand by vehicles and staff for public events. 

Because of these additional benefits, the Town Board decided to act as “contract partners” and determine how best to ensure equal services to both sides of Wheatland Center Road – the entire town outside the Village. With the experience of data driven costs (number of various services delivered and costed out = cost of following years contract), the town board decided to fund the cost through an “ad valorem” tax on those residing outside the Village.  An ad valorem tax is a tax for a specific service.  The establishment of an ambulance district was considered but this would be another special district and would have “locked in” all future town boards to absolutely provide ambulance service through some provider forever or until NYS law changed.  The ad valorem tax is reflected in the part B portion of the town budget – those services provided outside the Village of Scottsville.  The rate for 2019 will be $0.21/ $1000 assessed value. Town residents outside the Village of Scottsville will not receive a bill from CHS for copayments, co-insurance or self-pay accounts.  These costs will be absorbed by the tax funding. It should be noted the tax subsidy will not be used to offset deductible amounts for services.  No one outside the Village will receive a bill from CHS.  Anyone who is not a town outside village resident and requires CHS services, will be billed after insurance payments are made by their carrier. This would apply to someone visiting your home, someone attending an event or business in town, or someone driving through who is involved in a car accident.  Your $0.21/$1,000 rate is likely less than any single copay expense.  This holds true no matter how many times an ambulance is called to your home during the year. 

The Town Board and I consider this approach as one of ensuring that all our residents are not only represented at the CHS table of decision makers but also that the town government receives an annual CHS financial statement and independent auditors report.  Everything is “transparent” and the board can make informed decisions about the value of continuing as “partners” with CHS Mobile Integrated Health Care, Inc. 

Submitted by: CHS

As we look toward the upcoming holidays, it’s hard to believe 2018 has flown by and we have yet another year under our belt. All the caregivers and staff at CHS Mobile Integrated Healthcare, the Town of Wheatland’s primary EMS provider, have been working diligently on a number of initiatives. 

Breast Cancer Fundraiser – Lieutenant Jennifer Flickner organized a great t-shirt fundraiser which benefited the Wilmot Cancer Center. Thanks to her efforts as well as those who purchased a hot pink “One Team. One Fight” t-shirt, we raised over $800!

New Vehicles In-Service – Residents of Wheatland will start to see a couple new ambulances in the district. CHS recently took delivery on a set of twin ambulances each of which are outfitted with the latest features for patient comfort and caregiver safety. This acquisition will allow us to better serve the residents for years to come.

2017 Annual Report – Our comprehensive annual report was released over the summer. 

Opportunities For You! – Do you have an interest in helping your neighbors?  Do you have a desire to enter the medical field? We can help! We offer free training and volunteer opportunities in our dispatch center and as a medic. To learn more or apply for membership with CHS, visit CHS online.

By: Wheatland Recreation Commission

The Town of Wheatland Community Hall of Fame has been established in 2018 by the Wheatland local Town Government, for the purpose of facilitating a community-wide tradition of identifying, recognizing and honoring Wheatland’s most outstanding citizens who have made significant, positive, notable and/or lifetime contributions to the Town of Wheatland in the areas of community, education, recreation, civil and social services.

For 2018, three extremely deserving individuals have been inducted into the Wheatland Community Hall of Fame (for a description their community contributions click on the specific inductee’s name).  The new inductees were formerly recognized at a gathering during the Scottsville Parade of lights, receiving Certificates of Recognition by Steve Brew, local County Legislator for the Wheatland area. Each Community Hall of Fame inductee is also recognized by a plaque proudly displayed in the Town of Wheatland Municipal Building.

John Talcott Wells Sr.

R. T. Miller Jr.

Glenn Sickles

The Hall of Fame is governed by the Town of Wheatland local Government, supported by a volunteer Committee and funded by a combination of donations and sponsorships. The Town of Wheatland Community Hall of Fame has been made possible through the effort and diligence of the Wheatland Recreation Commission, serving as the “Salute to Excellence Committee” for collecting, evaluating and recommending selections for the Community Hall of Fame. Thank you to the following members of the “Salute to Excellence Committee”: Mark Turner (Chairman), Edd Kuhn, Cheryl Marginean, Scott Birnie, Lisa Bates, Shelley Gorino and Jenny Smith for their dedication and support.

In addition, a significant thank you to Edd Kuhn and Scottsville Lion’s Club, and to Scott Birnie of Jeffers and Birnie CPA’s PC for their heart-felt contributions for the purchase of the plaques. Hopefully this is the beginning of a great tradition of support from local businesses and organizations in patronage of this endeavor. Also, a special thank you to Barb Chapman, the Wheatland Town Historian for her help with the nomination and evaluation of various historical candidates for Hall of Fame induction.