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fipOurTWas Southeast. Rochester, N.Y., Wednesday, May 15, 1991 wy. v. SCHOOLS PTAs escaping from tea-and-cookies sterotype money for reading programs for stu A' tion) so everyone can be informed," said Cooney. Some PTAs are actively involved in their districts.

Wheatland-Chili's Magill said the PTA had input in the selection of a new high school principal. "We have representatives on various committees," said Ann Car-mody, co-chairwoman of Webster Central's Parent Teacher Student Associatioa "We are very fortunate to have that type of relation with the board of education," she said. Some PTAs are able to provide programs that their schools might not otherwise have. Miller said the Greece PTA offers scholarships and grants and brings cultural events to the schools as welL Amy Baretsky, president of the Dudley School PTA in Fairport, said the organization has brought authors and cultural programs to the school. "We try to bring what we can to enhance the curriculum," she said.

Eileen Richard, president of the West Irondequoit Central PTA, said her organization has raised Group traces roots to meeting in 1897 Our Town Where did the idea for a Parent Teacher Association come from? To find the answer to that you need to look back about 94 years. On Feb. 17, 1897, about 2,000 people gathered in Washington, D.C., to discuss the issues of the day: education, drug problems and child labor problems. From that meeting came the formation of the National Congress of Mothers, the forerunner of the PTA of today. "I think that PTAs were a way for the moms to get out of the house," said Anne-Marie Hetzer, president of Gates-Chili's Neil Armstrong School PTA.

Today's organizations are more active in their districts. Some PTAs bring social and cultural activities to the schools. Some local PTA presidents say without the PTAs, parents might not be involved in their children's education. "They could feel shut out" said Diana Miller, president of the Greece PTA Council The Genesee Valley PTA repre-j sents groups in Monroe, Wayne, -Livingston, Ontario, Seneca and -Steuben counties. Here are some dates in the evolution of the modern PTA: 1897: Alice McLellan Birney, co-founder of the National PTA, attended the Chautauqua Center for Voluntary Education and be- gan talking about her dream for a mothers' organization.

1899: Phoebe Apperson Hearst, co-founder of the National PTA, gave financial and moral support, and the National Con-gress of Mothers was founded. 1910: The group's efforts started to gain the interest of fa- there. 1924: The organization's name was changed to the National Congress of Parents and Teachers. 1926: Selena Sloan Butler founded the National Congress of Colored Parents and Teachers. 1970: The two parent-teacher congresses, now commonly known as the PTA, merged.

from 7:30 to 10:30 am. May 23 at Powder Horn Lodge in Powder Mills Park. Registration forms are available at town recreation de- partments, tackle shops or by call- ing 274-7824. No charge to enter. Sheila Mewborn of First Baptist Church, 175 Aliens Creek Road, Brighton.

The topic will be the national health care system. Cost 50 cents. Call 223-2235 or 442-1046 by today for reservations. The 15th-annual Senior Citizen Trout Derby will be held 1900 EMPIRE WEBSTER SIGN For Your UP TODAY BRIDAL REGISTRY They're now liaison of parents, schools By Diana Carter Our Towns When you think of the local Parent Teacher Association, does your mind immediately conjure up im ages oi cookies and punch at your school's open house? If so, local PTA members want you to know that stereotype is no longer valid. "We are no longer the coffee and cookies organization and we are finally being recognized for that" said Nora Cooney, president of the Northside School PTA in Fail-port I he PTA is a vital organization, more now than ever before," said Olha Magill, president of the Wheatland-Chili PTA.

"We are definitely getting awav from that" said Diana Miller, presi-. dent of the Greece PTA Council. In most school districts, the PTA serves as a child advocacy and parent education group. "We are the liaison between the parent (and the Board of Educa SENIORS 700 North Street Senior Center has the following activities planned: Today: choir to perform at the Lilac Festival, van leaves at 10:30 a.m.; free breakfast club, 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.; bingo, 11 a.m. and 1 p.m.; pokeno, 9:30 a.m.; box lunch day.

Lunch: boneless pork loin. Tomorrow: Dryden Theatre party, van leaves at 12:30 p.m.; free breakfast club, 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.; caseworker, 9 a.m.; book study, 9:30 a.m.; bingo, 11 a.m. and 1 p.m.; pokeno, 9:30 a.m. Lunch: meat loaf. Friday: Flower Power and Peace party '60s style, 11 a.m.; light lunch; bowling, 1 p.m.; coupon swap, 9 a.m.; free bees, 11:30 a.m.; bingo, 11 a.m.

and 1 p.m.; pokeno, 9:30 a.m. Lunch: grilled chicken. Monday: Mendon miniature horse tour, cost: $2 includes box lunch, admission and transportation, van leaves 10:45 a.m.; creative writing, 11 choir, 1 Strong beautiful nails without the sacrnice oi your natural nail! Ultimate Katural Nail Care Have (tie look of acrylic nails with safe Lume bonded gel coating. Call for free demonstration -l ri i ocnuen nace cins. bmny 248-8918 0 0 0 0 17-mi Come visit our greenhouses'.

Large selection of: Annuals Vegetable Plants Perennials Hanging Baskets Geraniums (7 COLORS!) FARM MARKET 8427 W. Henrietta Rd. 1 RUSH Growers 01 vegetables quality bedding plants dents. While all the PTA presidents agreed membership is growing because of increased parental concern about education, most would like to see membership rolls swell even more, "It needs to be 10-fold, especially at the high school level," said Magill. Carmody agreed.

"We would like to have more (parent participation). Numbers are not as great as we would like. Despite attempts to shake the cookies-and -coffee image, many PTAs still know a thing or two about refreshments. At Neil Armstrong Elementary in the Gates-Chili school district, the PTA holds fun and flavorful activities for the students. "We do the ice cream socials and roller-skating parties.

It's a part of everything," said Anne-Marie Hetzer. But the PTA still is involved in community service and fund raising to help the school "We have a say in where the money is spent with the approval of the principal," said Hetzer. Today: exercise, 10:35 a.m.; movies, 1:15 p.m. Friday: Red Cross blood drive, 3-7 p.m.; sing-a-long, 11 am. Monday: factory fun day tour, bus leaves 8 line dancing.

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fVwi siliifit JJ Marianne Ilarold Danko Engert Jr. AT COLLEGE Marianne E. Danko, daughter of Milton and Nancy Danko, Spencerport, was named to the dean's list for fall 1990 at Cornell University, Ithaca, Tompkins County. Danko, a sophomore majoring in economics, is also a student orientation counselor, an officer of the Kappa Alpha Theta sorority and a Frank Gannett Newspaper Carrier Scholarship recipient. Harold Engert Jr, son of Harold and Patricia Engert, Fair-port, was named to the winter 1991 dean's list at Bryant and Stratton Business Institute's Henrietta Campus, where he is majoring in electric technology.

Robert J. Castilone, son of Dr. and Mrs. Robert L. Castilone, Pittsford, has been named to the dean's list at Alfred University for fall 1990.

JeffBie- licki, son of Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Bie-licki, Penfield, has been awarded a Valparaiso University Scholarship. He will be en- ce rolled in the College of En- Bielicki gineering at the Indiana university. Stephen S.

Nazarian, Pen-field, performed in the play, The Bacchae, at Lehigh University Theatre in Bethlehem, Pa JonK. Freckleton, Penfield, has been accepted for admission at St Lawrence University in Canton, St Lawrence County. Freckleton also re- tcivcu iiuiiur- able mention Freckleton for Excellence in Photography during the 1991 Scholastic Arts Awards ceremony held at RIT. The following individuals received awards and ribbons during the 1991 Scholastic Arts Awards ceremony held at Rochester Institute of Technology in February: Dan Nier, son of Peter Nier, Greece, and Ingred Nier, Ohio; Felicia Zimmermann, daughter of Thomas and Christina Zimmer man, Rush; Beth Cooper Benjamin, Brighton; Masha Ryskin, daughter of Alexander and Galina Ryskin, Brighton. Chanthou Ly, Rochester, recieved the Excellence in Photography and Ricoh Merit Award Nominee.

James T. Francis, son of Ronald and Barbara Francis, Irondequoit; Laura Wilson, daughter of David and Nancy Wilson, Pittsford; and Thomas Osborne, son of Dale Osborne, Pittsford, and Peg Osborne, Fair-port; each won a scholastic portfolio scholarship nomination. Carolyn Mitchell, daughter of Fannye Mitchell, Rochester, a travel and tourism rrfajor at Johnson Wales University in Providence, Rhode Island, toured San Francisco, Calif, and Honolulu, Hawaii, as part of her internship at the university's Travel Center. Sarah Myers, West Henrietta, was a soloist for the Chambers Singers' performances of Alma Dei Creatoni and Veni Sancte Spiri-tus at Colgate University in Hamilton, Madison County. Peter Jenkins, son of Mr.

and Mrs. Gerald Jenkins, Irondequoit, completed his undergraduate studies in electrical engineering at Worcester Polytechnic Institute in December and is now a graduate student at the institute. Jenkins is a member of Eta Kappa Nu, the national electrical engineering honor society and Tau Beta Pi, the national all engineering society. Elizabeth Collins, daughter of Mr. and Mrs.

Bruce Collins. Webster; and Margaret Dealy, daughter of John and Jean Dealy, Irondequoit, have both been named to the dean's list for fall 1990 at Le Moyne College in Syracuse. Paul Ciavarri, son of Mr. and Mrs. Peter Ciavarri, Rochester, has been named to the dean's list at Colgate University for fall 1990.

Crystal Mileen, and Ed-win A. Hazard children of Edwin and Ida Hazard, Gates, have each been named to the A p.m.; bingo, 11:30 a.m. and 1 p.m.; pokeno, 9:30 a.m. Lunch: Swedish meatballs. Tuesday: nurse; Mothers' Day after lunch dessert, van leaves at 12:15 p.m.; caseworker, 9 a.m.; craft class, ceramics, and friends group, all 9:30 am.

Lunch: lasa-gna. Perinton Recreation and Parks Department 1350 Turk Hill Road, Fairport, will have the following activities: Today: Golden Links Club lunch, 12:15 p.m.; meeting, 12:45 p.m.; annual spring dinner at Country Party House, 321 E. Linden East Rochester, 5 p.m.; drop in, 1 p.m. Tomorrow: exercise, 9:15 and 10:15 Ringling Brothers Circus, 6:30 p.m. Friday: bowling at Fairview Lanes, 1:30 p.m.

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