After learning of his diagnosis with cancer in June, the Mayor of Redfield Parkway, Jim Owen, was very eager to do a story on the history of the City Schools in Batavia. He shared his knowledge and history book collection with me on July 2, 2022 from his garage.
The story was posted on Video News Service on July 10, 2022.
(Link to story on the history of City School District/from the collection of James Owen/July 2022:
As a common practice when collecting information for a story, a recorded audio record is created to assist in writing the story. Here is the unedited version of the audio interview with Jim Owen for the July 2022 story. After listening to the interview this morning, it’s really a testament to what type of person Jim Owen was and how we all play a role in our community by making history each and every day.
The Batavia Community will miss your presence Mayor, thank you for your dedication and knowledge over the years.