{"id":25151,"date":"2021-05-07T17:42:00","date_gmt":"2021-05-07T21:42:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/videonewsservice.net\/?p=25151"},"modified":"2021-05-07T17:42:00","modified_gmt":"2021-05-07T21:42:00","slug":"genesee-county-rotary-club-cuts-the-ribbon-on-a-new-kayak-launch-along-with-10-new-kayaks-for-use-by-local-youth-programs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/videonewsservice.net\/index.php\/2021\/05\/07\/genesee-county-rotary-club-cuts-the-ribbon-on-a-new-kayak-launch-along-with-10-new-kayaks-for-use-by-local-youth-programs\/","title":{"rendered":"GENESEE COUNTY\/Rotary Club cuts the ribbon on a new kayak launch along with 10 new kayaks for use by local youth programs"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"900\" height=\"507\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/6jzGoXuk9Vk?version=3&#038;rel=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;showinfo=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;fs=1&#038;hl=en-US&#038;autohide=2&#038;wmode=transparent\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\"><\/iframe><\/span>\n<\/div><figcaption>Video of ribbon cutting<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Batavia Rotary Club cut the ribbon on a new kayak launch\/dock at Dewitt Recreational area on Cedar street on Friday morning. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">After working on securing a Rotary District matching grant of $3,000, the group was able to use the $6,000 raised to build a new launch and purchase 10 new kayaks for any youth group in Genesee County to use at Dewitt Park. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">According to Rotary President Tom Turnbull, the City of Batavia assisted with the purchasing process, Genesee County assisted with the use of the park, storage and transportation of the kayaks to the park, and the YMCA is assisting with lifeguard training and life jackets. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;Its a great way to expand Rotary&#8217;s contribution to the community,&#8221; says Turnbull. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Last year, Rotary helped in the purchase of benches and bike racks on the Ellicott Trail. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;Rotary had come to the City Youth Bureau and wanted to provide an outdoor activity with kayaks, something a lot of youth do not have the opportunity to use,&#8221; says Paul Osborn, Deputy Highway Supervisor\/Parks Dept. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"652\" data-attachment-id=\"25156\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/videonewsservice.net\/index.php\/2021\/05\/07\/genesee-county-rotary-club-cuts-the-ribbon-on-a-new-kayak-launch-along-with-10-new-kayaks-for-use-by-local-youth-programs\/k1\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/videonewsservice.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/K1.jpg?fit=1280%2C928&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1280,928\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-title=\"K1\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/videonewsservice.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/K1.jpg?fit=900%2C652&amp;ssl=1\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/videonewsservice.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/K1.jpg?resize=900%2C652&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-25156\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/videonewsservice.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/K1.jpg?resize=1024%2C742&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/videonewsservice.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/K1.jpg?resize=300%2C218&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/videonewsservice.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/K1.jpg?resize=768%2C557&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/videonewsservice.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/K1.jpg?resize=150%2C109&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/videonewsservice.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/K1.jpg?w=1280&amp;ssl=1 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Osborn says the City was unable to transport and store the 10 kayaks so they approached the County to assist at Dewitt. The County Highway Department created the transport trailer by adding some storage to an existing trailer. The parks staff will bring the kayaks to the park for use when local youth groups request them. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"642\" data-attachment-id=\"25155\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/videonewsservice.net\/index.php\/2021\/05\/07\/genesee-county-rotary-club-cuts-the-ribbon-on-a-new-kayak-launch-along-with-10-new-kayaks-for-use-by-local-youth-programs\/k2\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/videonewsservice.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/K2.jpg?fit=1280%2C914&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1280,914\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-title=\"K2\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/videonewsservice.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/K2.jpg?fit=900%2C642&amp;ssl=1\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/videonewsservice.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/K2.jpg?resize=900%2C642&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-25155\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/videonewsservice.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/K2.jpg?resize=1024%2C731&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/videonewsservice.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/K2.jpg?resize=300%2C214&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/videonewsservice.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/K2.jpg?resize=768%2C548&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/videonewsservice.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/K2.jpg?resize=150%2C107&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/videonewsservice.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/K2.jpg?w=1280&amp;ssl=1 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><figcaption>City Council President Gene Jankowski check out the new launch<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;The launch itself is handicap accessible, anybody can come and use the launch, the kayaks are available for any youth programs in the city, villages or towns, they just have to call us(585-344-1122) and arrange for the use and some training with Environmental Educator Shannon Lyaski.&#8221; <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The County Parks Program offers Kayak programs in June and July. Call 585-344-1122.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"694\" data-attachment-id=\"25152\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/videonewsservice.net\/index.php\/2021\/05\/07\/genesee-county-rotary-club-cuts-the-ribbon-on-a-new-kayak-launch-along-with-10-new-kayaks-for-use-by-local-youth-programs\/kayaking-flyer-2021\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/videonewsservice.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Kayaking-flyer-2021.jpg?fit=1056%2C815&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1056,815\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Kayaking-flyer-2021\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/videonewsservice.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Kayaking-flyer-2021.jpg?fit=900%2C694&amp;ssl=1\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/videonewsservice.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Kayaking-flyer-2021.jpg?resize=900%2C694&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-25152\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/videonewsservice.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Kayaking-flyer-2021.jpg?resize=1024%2C790&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/videonewsservice.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Kayaking-flyer-2021.jpg?resize=300%2C232&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/videonewsservice.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Kayaking-flyer-2021.jpg?resize=768%2C593&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/videonewsservice.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Kayaking-flyer-2021.jpg?resize=150%2C116&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/videonewsservice.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Kayaking-flyer-2021.jpg?w=1056&amp;ssl=1 1056w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Batavia Rotary Club cut the ribbon on a new kayak launch\/dock at Dewitt Recreational area on Cedar street on Friday morning. After working on securing a Rotary District matching grant of $3,000, the group was able to use the $6,000 raised to build a new launch and purchase 10 \u2026<\/p>\n<p class=\"continue-reading-button\"> <a class=\"continue-reading-link\" href=\"https:\/\/videonewsservice.net\/index.php\/2021\/05\/07\/genesee-county-rotary-club-cuts-the-ribbon-on-a-new-kayak-launch-along-with-10-new-kayaks-for-use-by-local-youth-programs\/\">Continue reading<i class=\"crycon-right-dir\"><\/i><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":25154,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"nf_dc_page":"","om_disable_all_campaigns":false,"advanced_seo_description":"","jetpack_seo_html_title":"","jetpack_seo_noindex":false,"jetpack_seo_schema_type":"","_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_jetpack_feature_clip_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":true,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","default_image_id":0,"font":"","enabled":false},"version":2},"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false},"categories":[23],"tags":[2588,2587],"class_list":["post-25151","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-genesee-county","tag-dewitt-recreational-area","tag-kayak-launch"],"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/p8eTP4-6xF","jetpack-related-posts":[{"id":84757,"url":"https:\/\/videonewsservice.net\/index.php\/2026\/10\/22\/genesee-county-rotary-club-of-batavia-to-hold-the-8th-annual-trick-or-trot-5k-and-monster-mile-fun-run-this-saturday\/","url_meta":{"origin":25151,"position":0},"title":"GENESEE COUNTY\/Rotary Club of Batavia to hold the 8th Annual Trick or Trot 5K and Monster Mile Fun Run this Saturday","author":"aka","date":"October 22, 2026","format":false,"excerpt":"Press release The Rotary Club of Batavia invites the community to lace up their running shoes and don their favorite Halloween costumes for the 8th Annual Trick or Trot 5K and Monster Mile Fun Run. 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