LeRoy Pennysaver & News

LE ROY PENNYSAVER & NEWS - MAY 31, 2020 John F. Rider Real Estate RiderRealestate.com Not the biggest, just the best! PROUDLY SERVING LEROY & SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES SINCE 1962 John F. Rider, Licensed Real Estate Brokerage 8130 E. Main St. Rd. Le Roy John F. Rider 585-409-9558 • Steve F. Rider 585-490-4564 JoAnn Snyder 585-813-4771 • Greg Rogers 585-314-3786 The students at Christ the King School will miss their long time principal, Samuel Zalacca, when he retires in June. He has been with the school since 2011. Prior to joining the school, he was at Our Mother of Sorrows School in Greece, NY and Saint Joseph School in Batavia for 11 years each. Over his 46-year career as an educator, he has received many awards. Most recently, he was presented with the Light the Night for Catholic Education award from the CSAANYS. Whenhestartedattheschool9yearsago,hisfirstorder of business was to improve the technology available to the teachers and students. He took the school to the next level by making it a STREAM (Science Technology Religion Engineering Arts and Math) School that also emphasizes STREAM Academies weekly for all students. He also instituted the successful hot lunch program currently in place and brought back the annual school musical. This past year, Mr. Zalacca led the effort to achieve Accreditation by the Middle States Commission on Elementary and Secondary Schools. The process to become accredited is long and intense. It requires that every stakeholder in the school analyze their procedures to identify where the most impactful improvements can be made. During retirement, Sam will focus on other areas of his involvement with the church. He is the parish organist at Our Lady of Mercy in LeRoy, NY. As a member of the Historical Society in that town, one of his favorite tasks is giving tours of the Jell-O Factory as a docent. He is an active member of the Knights of Columbus and of the Church Musician Guild of the Diocese of Buffalo. Mr. Zalacca’s exuberant character will be especially missed. During school, he could be seen dressed as Jonny Appleseed one day and running down the hall to announce that the leprechauns had tinkered with a classroom on the next. The students, staff, teachers and families all wish him well in retirement. Samuel Zalacca to Retire The Finger Lakes Chapter Knights of Columbus has been recognizing healthcare heroes working at local nursing homes as part of an organization-wide effort for appreciating frontline workers and supporting local businesses. Most recently, the Knights of Columbus decided to recognize the healthcare heroes working at St. Ann’s Community. The Knights of Columbus came armed with breakfast pizzas and DiBella’s sub trays for all employees at St. Ann’s Community at Chapel Oaks located in Irondequoit, St. Ann’s Community at Cherry Ridge located in Webster, and St. Ann’s Community at The Greens located in LeRoy. Employees at all three locations were appreciative of the kind gesture and enjoyed the delicious food. “We are truly grateful for the showof support from the Knights of Columbus for our healthcare heroes,” said Michael E. McRae, President and CEO of St. Ann’s Community. “Our team has been working extraordinarily hard throughout the pandemic, and we know they enjoyed this much deserved treat. Thank you again to the Finger Lakes Chapter Knights of Columbus for the generosity and recognition of our frontline workers.” Healthcare Heroes at St. Ann’s Community