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Weddings and Engagements Julie Ficarra - Sam Avery Jane Henion Avery of Brockport and Keith Avery of Tioga, Pennsylvania happily announce the engagement of their son Sam Avery to Julie Ficarra, daughter of Anthony and Carole Ficarra of Camillus, New York.

Sam and Julie are both graduates of the University at Buffalo where they met in 2007. Sam holds a Master of Fine Arts degree from University of Buffalo, and is an Assistant Professor in the Communications Studies Department at SUNY Cortland where he teaches video production. Julie holds a Master’s degree in International Education Policy from Harvard University and is a Ph.D. student in the Cultural Foundations of Education Department at Syracuse University.

The couple became engaged on the Amalfi Coast during a three-week trip to Italy in May 2015. An August 2016 wedding is planned.

Caitlin Hoar Andrew Willis Kelly and David Willis are pleased to announce the engagement of their son Andrew to Caitlin Hoar, daughter of Thomas and Mary Ann Hoar of Tonawanda, New York.

Their wedding is planned for August 26, 2016 in Buffalo.

Caitlin Myers - Scott Rudlosky Michael and Susan Myers of Brockport are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter Caitlin to Dr. Scott Rudlosky, son of Bill and Carol Rudlosky of Kent, Ohio.

Caitlin is a graduate of Brockport High School, University of Notre Dame and Yale University. She is employed as a nurse practitioner in the Hematology/Oncology Department at Medstar Washington Hospital Center in Washington, D.C. Scott is a graduate of Kent Roosevelt High School, Ohio State University and Florida State University. He is employed as a physical scientist at the National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration in College Park, Maryland.

An April 2016 wedding is planned in Washington, D.C.

Samantha Henchen - Christopher Montgomery Samantha Henchen and Christopher Montgomery, both of Hilton, are happy to announce their engagement.

Samantha is the daughter and stepdaughter of Dina and Chris Mavity of Chili and the daughter of John Henchen of Greece. Christopher is the son of Rebecca Babcock of Hilton.

The bride-to-be, a graduate of Church-

ville-Chili High School, is enrolled in graduate school at The College at Brockport. She is a second grade teacher.

The future groom is a graduate of Hilton High School and attended The College at Brockport. He is employed in the banking industry.

Their wedding is planned for July 23, 2016.

newsmakers & in the service Bucknell University Class of 2018 student Kimberly Shust of Rochester earned the President’s Award for Distinguished Academic Achievement.

The President’s Award for Distinguished Academic Achievement is awarded annually to Bucknell students who demonstrate the highest level of academic achievement by attaining a cumulative GPA of 4.0.

Aaron Murante, from Spencerport, recently completed professional development training in the New York Guard at Camp Smith, the New York National Guard training facility near Peekskill.

The New York Guard, a uniformed volunteer force, assists and augments the New York Army and Air National Guard in responding to natural disasters, state emergencies or state security missions.

Spc. Murante completed the Initial Entry training course. Murante is assigned to the 21st Emergency Response Battalion, 10th Brigade of the New York Guard.

New York Guard members are part of the New York State Division of Military and Naval Affairs and come under the command of the Adjutant General, on behalf of the governor.

The Adjutant General for the State of New York announces the promotion of member of the New York Army National Guard in recognition of their capability for additional responsibility and leadership.

Matt Tuttle from Rochester serving with the C Troop, 2-101 Cavalry (Reconnaissance, Surveillance and Target Acquisition) is promoted to the rank of Specialist.

Army National Guard promotions are based on overall performance, attitude, leadership ability, and development potential. These promotions additionally recognize the best qualified Soldiers and attract and retain the highest caliber Citizen Soldiers for a career in the New York Army National Guard.

Sarah Donovan of Bergen, a junior majoring in history, was inducted into the Lycoming College chapter of Lambda Pi Eta, during a ceremony earlier this year.

The junior and senior inductees must be in good standing and have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 for all courses. They also must rank within the highest 35 percent of their respective class in general scholarship.

Lambda Pi Eta is the National Communication Association’s official honor society at four-year colleges and universities world-wide. Lambda Pi Eta recognizes, fosters and rewards outstanding scholastic achievement while stimulating interest in the communication discipline.

Adam Walter, 6’0” 235 lbs junior DL from Elba/Byron Bergen, was named Ontario Honda Classic Defensive Player of the Week of October 12, with a total of 20 tackles, 8 solo and 12 assists, including 2 tackles for a loss. Elba/Byron Bergen 46 - Finney/Northstar 20.

Casey White of Brockport has been named staffer to the student restaurant Signatures located on the SUNY Delhi campus.

The staff is composed of SUNY Delhi students enrolled in Hotel and Resort Management, Restaurant and Food Service Management, and the Culinary Arts program. White is pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Hotel and Resort Management.

The Signatures restaurant teaches Delhi students menu preparation, food purchasing, front-of-house management controls, elements of proper table service, and basic food preparation. Students earn credit while learning to operate a restaurant in a practical hands-on-experience, working in the college’s contemporary conference center and its fully-equipped professional kitchen. All Signatures meals are prepared by SUNY Delhi’s Culinary Arts students.

Ontario Honda Section V Offensive Players of the week for Week 7 include: •Class AA Offensive Player of the Week - Dillon Philmon, 5’8” 185lb Senior RB from Hilton, had 27 carries for 349 yards (12.8 yards per carry) and 5 TD’s. Dillon broke the school record with 349 yards. Hilton 34 - Rush-Henrietta 24.

•Class C Offensive Player of the Week - Richard Flores, 5’10” 185lb Senior RB from Elba/Byron Bergen, had 306 yards on 54 carries and 4 TD’s on runs of 1, 22, 6 and 1. He also caught one pass for 13 yards. Elba/Byron Bergen 35 - Alexander 32.

Private Kyle A. Anderson, 19, of Hilton, graduated from United States Army National Guard Basic Combat Training at Fort Jackson, South Carolina on October 15. Private Anderson is the son of Leslie and Andrea Anderson, and was a 2014 graduate of Hilton High School. Private Anderson has reported to Fort Lee, Virginia for Advanced Individual Training as a Utilities Equipment Repairer and will serve in the New York State National Guard 42nd Combat Aviation Brigade.

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by Kristina Gabalski Find a world of possibilities in winter squash varieties

by Kristina Gabalski

Farm market and grocery store produce department displays offer plenty of choices for tasty winter squash varieties in all shapes and colors. This photo depicts the bins of winter squash on sale at Sara’s in Brockport. K. Gabalski photo.

November 1, 2015

November is here and thoughts are turning towards Thanksgiving and the holidays. I enjoy growing winter squash each year in the garden, particularly because it means we have something from the garden for the holiday table.

Winter squash is different from summer squash because it is harvested and eaten in the mature stage after the seeds inside are mature and the skin has hardened. Because of this, winter squash stores remarkably well - from three to six months depending on the variety and storage conditions.

By now, you should have harvested this year’s crop - the fruit does not hold up well if it has been exposed to frost or a dusting of snow.

The University of Illinois Extension advises to leave two inches of stem attached when you harvest.

Removal or loss of the stem is like an open wound to the fruit. If the stems have been lost, use those

fruits first. Also, avoid cuts and bruises when you are handling the squash. Again, damaged fruits should be used as soon as possible.

Store winter squash in a cool, dry place with temperatures between 50-55° F. It is also best not to pile them more than two fruits deep. A single layer works best so that the squash do not touch each other as air circulation minimizes the potential spread of rots.

If you would like to grow winter squash in your garden next year, there are many varieties - acorn, delicata, spaghetti, and butternut - name a few. There are vining varieties which work best if you have a large garden and bush and semi-vining types which take less space to grow.

Bees are necessary for pollinating winter squash.

Keep that in mind and refrain from using insecticides during bloom time. That can be a challenge with winter squash because the plants face a number of insect pests including cucumber beetles, which attack seedlings, vines and fruits. Cucumber beetles can also return in early September to damage mature fruits. Row covers can be effective. I use insecticides minimally and only during the time before plants begin to bloom.

Squash bugs are always a problem for me. They attack the vines and the fruit and increase in numbers through late summer as they reproduce. Look for mature squash bugs early in the season and handpick from plants. I squish the rows of eggs laid on both the top and undersides of leaves.

Vine borers can also be a problem. Dispose of infected plants. Vining squash can help in this situation because vines can be encouraged to root at the nodes, helping the vine survive a borer attack. Split open areas of vine being fed upon and remove the larvae.

Not only are winter squash delicious, they are nutritional powerhouses. The fruits are a source of complex carbohydrates - natural sugar and starch - and fiber as well as potassium, niacin, iron and beta carotene.

To prepare, you need to cut-up and remove seeds and pulp from large varieties. Position the squash with the stem end facing you and then place the blade of a heavy chef ’s knife horizontally along the length of the squash. (You may want to cut the stem off before beginning this procedure). Use a hammer or mallet to hit the back of the blade near the handle until the blade is driven into the squash and the fruit breaks in half. Hubbard squash can get so huge, you may want to consider placing it in a plastic bag and dropping it onto concrete to break it into chunks.

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Get out & grow!

Compact fruits of Carnival winter squash are super sweet to eat and also make attractive additions to harvest-themed centerpieces.

K. Gabalski photo.

Once opened, scoop out the seeds and pulp (you can toast squash seeds just like you do pumpkin seeds) and then cook the squash - un-peeled pieces cut-side down in a shallow baking dish at 350 degrees for 30 minutes or longer. When tender, remove from the oven and cool, then spoon out soft flesh and mash with a fork or process with a blender or processor.

Peeled pieces can also be cubed and boiled, steamed or microwaved until tender.

Small squash can be pierced and cooked whole roast them at 325 degrees for 1 1/2 to 2 hours. When the shell gives to pressure, it’s done. I like to cut my small squash in half and remove pulp and seeds before I roast.

Your own homegrown winter squash is a great way to add color, flavor and great nutrition to your Thanksgiving spread. Try topping it with dried fruit, toasted nuts and/or brown sugar.

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Hamlin Morton Walker pleased with fire district consolidation

by Kristina Gabalski It’s been nearly 20 months since the consolidation of the Hamlin, Morton and Walker fire districts and officials at the district say the three fire departments involved have benefited in many ways.

“The result of consolidation is that overall membership has increased,” Hamlin Morton Walker Fire District Administrator Jerry Clement says. “By putting all three fire department revenues together, we are able to put funding where it is most needed. Overall, consolidation has improved effectiveness and efficiency of operations.”

Additionally, the consolidation has helped to retain membership at the three fire departments, and Fire Station 2 in Morton has undergone renovations and improvements, Clement says.

The Hamlin Morton Walker Fire District received a $120,000 state grant to help fund the renovation project, Clement explains, and the district celebrated the completion of that renovation on October 4 with an open house and short program.

State Senator Joe Robach and a representative of Assemblyman Steve Hawley’s office attended.

Fire Station 2 underwent extensive renovations/improvements which include: apparatus flexibility with higher overhead doors facilitated by shifting bay doors from the long but low west-facing side of the building, to the short, but higher south side of the building; apparatus and equipment storage space has been increased; the apparatus bay was painted and an epoxy floor installed; a vehicle exhaust system and full structure sprinklers were installed; company line officers’ space was added along with a day room with furniture and a television; and the station received new ceiling tiles, new flooring, and fresh paint in company meeting and training rooms. New tables, chairs and a TV screen now allow for training at the station and there is a patio on the north side off the day room area.

Clement says consolidation grant monies were also used, “to purchase radios that are both Orleans and Monroe County compatible.” Additionally, all three stations are now connected via a common system network.

“Everything came together fairly easily,” Clement observes of the consolidation process. “The end result has been very, very successful.”

One of the biggest hurdles to overcome when deciding

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Randy Davis (in white on the left), Battalion Chief of the Morton Fire Company and Gary Zinsmeister, past Chief of the Morton Fire Company and a current lieutenant, pose with Morton fire apparatus during the celebration of the renovations at Fire Station 2 in Morton on October 4. Provided photo. to consolidate was concern by individual fire department members that the change would mean a loss of identity.

That hurdle has been mostly overcome, Clement explains, by working slowly and working together through the consolidation process. Members of all three departments came together in teams to discuss the process, focusing on issues such as apparatus, computer systems and station maintenance.

“We didn’t move too quickly,” Clement notes, “going carefully and slowly assisted in making this come together.”

Clement explains that firefighters from the three departments now come together to train, and apparatus is shared among the departments, but each individual department continues its own fundraising activities and events as well as social activities. Two of the departments have their own ladies’ auxiliaries.

The history and legacy of the three departments continues, Clement says, but as part of the consolidated district, members, “blend together to focus on serving the community.”

Tom Maier, who served as the first District Chief following consolidation, says members of the three departments wear the same uniforms and turn-out gear, but also have their own individual t-shirts and other apparel.

Clement and Maier add that the consolidation has drawn the attention of other fire departments in Western New York, including Livonia and Fredonia. Officials from other departments have approached Hamlin Morton Walker for information about their consolidation experience.

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During a short program on October 4, Hamlin Morton Walker Fire District Chairman Jim Guion presented a plaque to the Morton Fire Company, accepted by Morton Fire Company President Mike Robb (center) and Battalion Chief Randy Davis. The plaque recognized the Morton Fire Company for its ideas and input from members, multiple company work details, and “incredible” patience in the planning, construction and completion of the fire station renovation project. Provided photo.

This exterior shot of the fire station shows how the apparatus bays were switched from the front to the side to accommodate a taller fire truck. Trucks formerly entered and exited bays from the front of the buildings where windows are now. K Gabalski photo.