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Man killed in Avacado Lane fire identified

Man killed in Avacado Lane fire identified

Investigators have identified the man killed in a Gates house fire last week.

Johnnie Hill, 76, was killed when a fire ripped through his Avacado Lane home. Fire investigators say discarded smoking materials caused the fire.

An hour after the Avacado Lane fire, crews responded to another house fire a few miles away on Varian Lane.

Gates Fire Chief Jim Harrington says a man found in the home, 67-year-old Paul Rood, had died from natural causes before his home caught fire. Investigators say they still do not know the cause of the fire and they may not come to a conclusion unless new information is developed.
 

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Town of Gates to hold Winter Fun-Fest

It might not look like its the middle of Winter, but the Town of Gates is creating a winter wonderland anyway.

The annual Winter Fun-Fest will be held Saturday at Westgate Park from 6:30pm to 8:30pm.

Events were suppose to include cross country skiing, building a snowman, going for a snowmobile ride, but because of the lack of snow--those events might not happen.

But there will still be games and a bonfire complete with hot chocolate and s'mores.

Registration is not required.

 

 

Meet Cindy!

Meet Cindy! Cindy is a one and a half year old Lab/terrier mix who weighs about 35 pounds. She was transferred to Lollypop Farm from a shelter in Ohio after being found there as a stray. Cindy had leg surgery at Lollypop Farm last summer and then went to rehab during her recovery, but now she is all ready to be adopted! She is a sweet dog who wants to be friends to everyone! Cindy would do best in a home without kids under 14, and she would prefer to be the only dog in the household. This beautiful dog would make a wonderful friend. To find out more about Cindy, call 223-1330 or visit her at Lollypop Farm at 99 Victor Rd., Fairport 14450. Sammy, our "Friday's Friend" from last week, is still available.

Westside forecast for January 27

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News 10 NBC Meteorologist Rich Caniglia pinpoints today’s westside community weather forecast.

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A Suhr connection

A Suhr connection

Riga’s Jenn Suhr has won an Olympic silver medal, and has broken the American record in the pole vault three times.

Now she begins a new track season as the number one ranked female pole vaulter in the world.

Suhr has come a long way since her days at Roberts Wesleyan College where she was a basketball star. She didn’t take up pole vault until the spring of 2004 when she was encouraged by Coach Rick Suhr to try the sport, pole vaulting. Four years later, she won the silver medal.

Her amazing climb as the world’s best has taken some dramatic leaps in the last four years as she prepares again to go for Olympic gold. “In the beginning, it was all about pole vault. Reach this jump. That now it’s in its place if that makes sense.”

“It’s amazing. The charm, positive, she has genuineness.

Man found dead in Gates house after fire died of natural causes

Police say the man found dead in his Gates home after it caught fire died of natural causes.

Gates Fire Chief Jim Harrington tells News10NBC 67-year-old Paul Rood was dead when his Varian Lane caught fire on January 20. Investigators say they still do not know the cause of the fire and they may not come to a conclusion unless new information is developed.

An hour prior to the fire on Varian Lane, there was a deadly fire on Avacado Lane. Fire officials say a man, believed to be in his 70’s, was found dead in the basement. Chief Harrington says the family of the victim has positively identified him, but his name has still not been released at this time.

The cause of the Avacado Lane fire was discarded smoking materials.

Chili Recreation Department to host Families in the Kitchen

The Chili Recreation Department will host Families in the Kitchen on Feb. 2 at Chili Senior Center located at 4400 Buffalo Road, North Chili, a hands-on class for families to learn the techniques of preparing easy meals including Valentines Day Treats.

For registration or for more information, call 585-889-4680 or visit www.townofchili.org.

Courtesy www.GatesChiliPost.com