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a 10-5 DEMOCRAT AND CHRONICLE TUESDAY, OCTOBER 14, 1997 Two leaders in area fight against crime recognized 600 at an Italian league banquet honor Esposito, Cerame. BY STAFF WRITER GREG LIVADAS Two neighborhood leaders were recognized yesterday at the annual Italian Civic League's Columbus Day luncheon for their efforts to reduce crime along Rochester's Lyell Avenue. Former Monroe County Legislator Joseph Esposito and Mike Cerame, founders of the Lyell Avenue Revitalization Committee, were called "shining examples of the spirit of Italian-Americans" by Charles Schiano president of the Italian Civic League. "They are strong at heart and strong in their commitment," Rochester Mayor William Johnson Jr. said.

About 600 people attended the 57th annual gathering, held each year on Columbus Day. The event was held at the Rochester Plaza Hotel. Luminaries such as former welterweight and middleweight world boxing champion Carmen Basilio rubbed elbows with Albert Simone, president of Rochester Institute of Technology, and other local community leaders. "This gives us the opportunity to commemorate the Italian-American community and our backgrounds," state Supreme Court Justice Francis Affronti said. "I think much is owed to the Italian-American community for their contributions," Affronti commented.

Proceeds from the luncheon will be used to pay for a $1,000 scholarship to Angelina Modica, a Nazareth College student studying Italian in Italy. PoliceBlotter The following people were by Rochester police: Theodore Allen, 30, of 53 Gardiner Ave. arrested Sunday and charged with second-degree assault. Roosevelt Brooks, 29, of 59 LorenZO St. arrested yesterday and charged with first-degree criminal contempt.

Robert Hayes, 29, of 354 Avenue arrested Sunday and charged with third-degree criminal mischief. John H. Hines, 34, of 525 Hudson Ave. arrested Saturday and charged with third-degree burglary. Alexander Howard, 32, of 228 Breck St.

arrested Sunday and charged with first-degree robbery. Larry D. Jamison, 24, of 120 Weaver St. arrested Saturday and charged with third-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance. Harry Lee Jones, 49, of 197 Joseph Ave.

arrested Saturday and charged with first-degree sodomy and firstdegree rape. Ida Mateo, 36, of 152 William Warfield Drive arrested Sunday and charged with second-degree forgery. James R. McCauley, 21, of 5 Lang St. arrested Saturday and charged with third-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance.

Nelson Raspaldo, 40, of 28 Arbutus St. arrested Sunday and charged with first-degree criminal contempt. Walter Seeley, 21, of 34 Texas St. arrested Saturday and charged with second-degree criminal possession of a weapon and third-degree criminal possession of a weapon. Jerod Milton Sutton, 24, of 237 Augustine Apt.

3, arrested Sunday and charged with second-degree burglary. Kevin D. Weaver, 27, of 669 Jay St. arrested Saturday and charged with third-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance. Ricky Connell Williams, 21, of 52 Heidleberg St.

arrested Saturday and charged with third-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance. Robert E. Williams, 30, of 424 Mt. Hope Apt. 1524, arrested Sunday and charged with second-degree assault.

Howard Anthony Woods, 31, 01 of 6 Hopkins St. arrested Saturday and charged with two counts of seconddegree robbery and one count of second-degree assault and fourth-degree grand larceny. 3 All information is compiled daily from the Rochester criminal court arraignment calendar and the Monroe County sheriff's office data report. is a partial list. Only felony SIDEWALK TRIO SNARES ATTENTION Eastman School of Music students chard, saxophone, jam on a warm, Bill Freiberg, drums, Jeff Harmanson, sunny day in front of the Kodak Lima Christian School marches off as a winner GANNETT NEWS SERVICE GENE GREY BINGHAMTON The biggest winner yesterday of the 39th annual Columbus Day Tournament of Bands competition here may have been the crowds of spectators who enjoyed the music and the unseasonably warm weather.

Sixteen high school marching bands paraded down Court Street under startlingly blue skies and temperatures in the high 60s. "I suspect we'll have to wait another 39 years to get this kind of weather again," said Bill Spring, who has coordinated the tournament with his wife Linda for more than 20 years. Lima Christian School, from Lima, Livingston County, fielded one of the largest bands with 85 members, more than a quarter of its enrollment, to take first place in class C. The 3-year-old band has quickly become a force in competitions, according to band director Dave Tripiciano. It is all the more unusual for the band to grow to that size because the band has no athletic teams for which to provide half-time shows, a staple for most marching bands.

"A band isn't just about the starting five, it is about everyone in the band," said Tripiciano, who promised to shave off his beard if the team won. Cash prizes and trophies were awarded to the first- through thirdplace finishers. Based on crowd reaction, the Lima band was among the most highly appreciated. Judges noted the band's discipline, musicianship and production as it played a medley of Christian songs, including Amazing Grace, The Bible Tells Me So and When the Saints Go Marching In. Judges rated the bands for appearance, routine, showmanship, production and marching and maneuvering.

TV journalist Joel Loy dies of cancer at 50 Before making a name on nationally syndicated he worked here for WOKR-TV. BY STAFF WRITER KEVIN BRYANT HICKS Loy Joel Loy, a local journalist whose considerable talents took him from WOKR-TV (Channel 13) to the nationally syndicated Inside Edition, died Saturday at Genesee Region Homecare Hospice of Rochester. He was 50. Mr. Loy, a BrockMr.

Loy port native, was diagnosed with lung cancer six months ago. Until three weeks ago, he worked out of his Brighton home as a senior producer. Linda Loy said her husband had moved the family back to the Rochester area from Montclair, N.J., five years ago so that they could be closer to family. In his 8-year tenure with Inside Edition, Mr. Loy led the news magazine's coverage of the O.J.

Simpson trial, and also produced features on the Oklahoma City bombing and other major stories. "He was one of the most dedicated and hard-working reporters I had the pleasure of working with," said Marc Rosenweig, a vice president at King World, which distributes Inside Edition. Before he became a regular on Inside Edition, Mr. Loy made a name for himself at PM Magazine, a half-hour syndicated features and entertainment program. It was with his signature greeting, "Good evening and welcome to PM Magazine," that a national audience first glimpsed Mr.

Loy's abilities. Lauren Dixon, a former co-host and fellow associate producer on the show, said one of Mr. Loy's favorite features was a program he did on bestselling author Stephen King. "He took liking to King and King to him. the two had similar person- Calendar What's going on around your town? Send items for the community calendar to Democrat and Chronicle, 55 Exchange Rochester, NY 14614.

TODAY Global awareness lecture from 12:30 to 2 p.m. at the Finger Lakes Community College, 4355 Lakeshore Drive, Room B-440, Hopewell, Ontario County. "Surviving the Next 25 Years: A New Nuclear Era?" An examination of the potential for nuclear conflict in the next generation. To register, call 394-3500 ext. 334.

Books Sandwiched-In from 12:12 to 12:52 p.m. at the Rochester Public Library, Bausch Lomb 115 South Ave. A discussion of Personal History, by Katherine Graham, reviewed by Lee Krenis More, senior editor at the Democrat Chronicle. For details, call 428- 8326. Fairport Public Library's board of trustees monthly meeting at 7:30 p.m.

in the Elma Gaffney Room, 1 Village Landing, Fairport. For more information, call 223-9091. Bipolar disorder presentation (formerly known as manic depression) Elderly Volunteers Needed for Vaccine Research Study Healthy individuals over 65 years old are needed for study of an investigational drug that is designed to boost immune responses of the elderly. All volunteers will be vaccinated for hepatitis and receive either the study drug or a placebo. There will be a $200 honorarium for participation.

For more information call R. John Looney, M.D., University of Rochester, Department of Medicine, 716-275-5308 from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. in the auditorium at the School of the Arts, 45 Prince St. The theme is "Recent Developments in the Research and Treatment of Depression and Bipolar Disorder." To register, call 325- 3145. TOMORROW Wardrobe workshop at 7 p.m.

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A discussion of The Tenth Man, by Graham Greene. For details, call 473-5420. Cappon Associates will present a seminar on the impact of the new tax bill on investments from 7 to 8 p.m. at the Ogden Farmers' Library, 269 Ogden Center Road, Spencerport. For details, call 352- 2141.

Lecture, "From Neurasthenia to Now: The Politics of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome," at 8 p.m. in the Lander Auditorium, in Hutchinson Hall, University of Rochester River Campus, Wilson Boulevard. For more information, call JAMIE GERMANO staff photographer trumpet, and Matt Blanoffice building yesterday. Survivor FROM PAGE 1B Later, she befriended a pack of wolves, which also slept with her and shared its food. Eventually, Defonseca returned to Belgium, but was never able to discover what became of her parents.

The search was especially difficult since her parents never told her her real last name, for her own safety. Two teachers took her in after the war, but she never bonded with them. Two years later, they placed her in a convent. Defonseca held a series of jobs, married and had a son, but her life did not fall into place until she met her second husband, Maurice Defonseca, whom she wed in 1968. According to Misha's American publisher, Jane Daniel, when a French publisher read her manuscript, he was intrigued by the story but skeptical enough to send someone to America a Holocaust survivor familiar with the countryside Misha had traveled to quiz her closely.

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A graduate of the State University College at Brockport with a degree in theater, Mr. Loy began his broadcasting career in 1969 at WOKR-TV, as a cameraman and film editor. Known for his strong television presence and sonorous voice, he moved from behind the scenes and soon became host of a movie call-in show, and then went on to be a gen- eral-assignment reporter. At various times, he also was a news, weather, and sports anchor. It was that versatility that endeared him to colleagues.

"The thing I remember most is what a nice he had a knack, a way of making those stories interesting," said Allan Harris, a former reporter at WOKR-TV and longtime friend. Harris said Mr. Loy especially enjoyed assignments that allowed him to experience new things, like parasailing. Working with him on the show as producer was his younger brother, Don Loy, now a vice president of programming at WOKR-TV. Don Loy recalled that his brother had a bit part in the movie, Broadcast News.

"He spoke fondly of that experience," said Loy, of Avon, Livingston County. Calling hours are 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. tomorrow and Thursday at the Anthony Funeral Chapel, 2305 Monroe Ave. A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 9:30 a.m.

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