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Sports & Recreation Sister Act 4: Byron-Bergen girls soceer ranked second in state

by Warren Kozireski The movies Sister Act 1 & 2 came out in the early 1990s.

Sister Act 3 was last season as the Byron-Bergen girls soccer team had four pairs of sisters on the roster on their way to a Section V title before losing in the state semi-finals.

This year’s squad, ranked second among Class C schools in the Sept. 25th New York State rankings with a 9-0 record while outscoring their opponents 67-1, is down to just two pairs of siblings, but all are key cogs in the Bees offensive and defensive machines.

Sophomore Ava Gray and freshman sister, Mia, had 25 goals and 17 assists together while junior Emma Starowitz and freshman sister, Libby, had combined for 15 goals and 14 assists through the first nine games of the campaign.

Mia Gray stood second in all of Section V in goals.

“I love her; we have an amazing time and we support each other,” Ava Gray said about playing with her sister, who has been on varsity since she was a seventh-grader. “(Playing with older players) definitely helped her a lot with her skills and moving without the ball.”

“She’s pretty amazing and we work so well together because we played together for so many years,” Emma Starowitz said about playing with her younger sister. “The dinner conversation is always about next game, who we’re playing and always stay humble and hungry as my dad says. No mater how good we’re doing or how many wins we have, gotta stay humble and gotta keep going, because when those sectional games come, they’re going to get harder and harder.”

But the four are far from the only threats on offense. Junior co-captain Makenzie Hagen is tied for sixth in Section

Coach Rich Lipani recognized for his 200th career win

Shown (l-r) are junior Emma Starowitz, sophomore Eva Gray, and senior co-captain Kendall Phillips. Photo by Warren Kozireski.

On September 23, Hilton Cadets football coach Rich Lipani was recognized for his 200th career win. Hilton High School Principal Jeff Green and Superintendent Casey Kosiorek presented Lipani with the game ball from his 200th win which came on September 16 with the Cadets 34-12 win against Churchville-Chili.

Bill Smith from the Merton Williams art department designed the game ball. Lipani is the fifth coach in Section V history to reach the milestone. He has been coaching football for 37 years, 34 of them at Hilton. Photos from @HiltonCadets on Twitter.

V with 15 goals and has added nine helpers. And senior cocaptain Kendall Phillips has seven goals with two assists.

Senior Julia Will is fifth on the Bees with four assists.

“Defense wins championships, so I always keep that in the back of my head and let my sister do what she does best,” Emma Starowitz said.

“We work a lot on passing and movement and it shows in these games,” head coach Wayne Hill said.

The challenge for the postseason for teams like ByronBergen is taking their game from grass to turf, but their touch-passing, possession game, and spacing style should translate well to the faster surface.

“We hope so; we only play on it (turf) once a year until sectionals, so we hope we can scrimmage or practice on it, but it is a different game,” Hill said.

“We really have a great support system; everyone is always cheering for each other even after the sixth, seventh, eighth, ninth, tenth goal, you can still hear our whole bench cheering,” Phillips said. “Once we get up by a little bit, that’s when we start to pass and that’s really going to come in handy later (in the season).

“We had a couple of girls graduate and we do miss them, but we had a couple of girls that slid right in and we’ve been playing great with them.”

It is far from just offense for the Bees. Through nine games, they have allowed one goal. The back line is anchored by senior co-captain Ava Waggoner, junior Megan ZwerkaSnyder, Ava Gray, and freshman Megan Jarkiewicz in front of junior goalkeeper Novalee Pocock.

“The great part is our defense has to play against our offense every day in practice,” Hill said. “Everybody contributes when needed, and they’re happy to play for one another.”

“We are here to play and whatever happens, happens, but we would love to make it where we were last year and maybe even win the state tournament,” Phillips concluded.

The Bees finish up their regular season October 14 with the Section V playoffs beginning the following week.

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ELMGROVE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

We are located at 1500 Spencerport Road, Rochester 14606 in Gates. Phone: 585-247-4973. Building is handicapped accessible. Time of Worship: 10AM - led

by Rev. Jeff Aiosa. Website: ElmgroveUMC.org. You can join us remotely by clicking on the link to the Pastor’s page (you do not need a Facebook account to view posts). Email: ElmgroveUMC@yahoo.com. Community Outreach and Ministry Opportunities include: Little Free Library, SWEM, Aurora House, RAIHN, Prayer ministries, etc. We have a long history in the Gates community and we are looking forward to a bright future that includes you! Please come and join us on Sunday!

FIRST BIBLE BAPTIST CHURCH

Lead Pastor Kevin Pestke. Vision statement: Love God, Love People, Serve Others, Tell Everyone. We offer in-person and live-streamed services on Sundays at 8:30 am and 10:30 am, with children’s Sunday School, teen ministry, and nurseries available. We also offer separate Deaf services Sundays at 10:30 am. We have adult services Wednesday nights (ASL provided), and AWANA, teen ministry, and nursery for the kids. During the week we have many options for small groups. Our building is disability accessible. ALL ARE WELCOME!! We would love to have you join us! 990 Manitou Road, Hilton. Phone: 585-392-0777, website: fbbc.info, Facebook: First Bible Baptist Church.

FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH BROCkPORT NY

A congregation that Loves God, loves others and serves the world! Join us on Sunday mornings at 10:00 a.m. Coffee and fellowship following worship. 35 State Street, Brockport, NY 14420, (585) 637-3780. Email: fpcbrockportoffice@gmail.com. Website: www. fpcbrockport.org. Handicap accessible. Hearing loop available. Everyone is welcome to join our church family!

FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF CHILI FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF CHILI

Rev. Brandi Wooten and our Congregation extend a warm welcome to all who come to our little white church on the hill, 3600 Chili Avenue. Our Mission: Recognizing that Jesus is the true vine and we are the branches, we are called to be rooted in faith, grow together and care for the community. Please join us for worship, Sundays, 10 AM, a family friendly service, including Children’s Church, either in person or virtually via live-stream or recording ((URL) https://www.facebook.com/firstpreschili/live/. Youth Groups, music opportunities, Season Teams, and Community Outreach, including our Food Cupboard (third Saturday each month, 10 to 11:30 AM), are a few programs we offer to enrich our faith. In need of prayer or counsel, call the church office 585-889-9896 or email Brandi at revbrandi@gmail.com. Handicapped accessible. Website: chili-presbyterian.org.

HILTON BAPTIST CHURCH

50 Lake Avenue, Hilton, (585) 392-7990, Email hbchurch50@gmail.com, Pastor Dan Brown. Join us on Sunday mornings at 10:00 am. We offer In-person services and Live-Streaming on YouTube under “Hilton Baptist Church Live.” Visit our Website at hiltonbaptist.org for more information. We are a Congregation of the American Baptist Churches. Our Building is Handicap Accessible and we offer Hearing Assistance during the Worship service. Everyone is Welcome to join our Church family!

HILTON UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

Making disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world by Following Christ; Connecting Generations; Transforming Communities. 21 West Avenue, Hilton, NY 14468, (585) 392-8761. Rev. Jennifer Green, pastor. Website: www. humcny.org, E-mail: office@humcny.org. Worship Service is open in the HUMC Sanctuary. Service: 10am. Fellowship: 11am. Sunday Services are live-streamed at HUMCny.org. Handicap Accessible.

HOPE CHURCH

One church in two locations - Join us for worship that is creative, relevant and truth-telling at our Brockport Campus, 6601 4th Section Rd (Rt 31 across from Wegmans) at 9:30 am Sunday mornings, or at our Greece Campus, 1301 Vintage Lane (1/2 mile west off Rt 390 N) on Saturdays at 5 pm (a Traditional Service), or Sundays at 9:30 or 11:15 am. Sunday Services are also streamed live on our website, ShareTheHope Youtube channel, and Facebook. Hope Kids meets at 9:30 am on Sundays at both campuses. For all opportunities for any age, check out our website www.sharethehope.org “Sharing the hope of Jesus with a world in need of hope”

LIFEQUEST COMMUNITY CHURCH

59 Henry St, Hilton, Hilton Community Center, www.lifequest.cc, email: info@lifequest.cc, Facebook: LifeQuestCC, twitter: @lifequestcc Lead Pastor: Rob Dickerson. Worship 10am. Midweek programs: Tuesday 7pm Royal Rangers – a scouting program for boys. Saturday 7pm YouthQuest High School & Middle School student ministry. “Journeying together as we discover God’s love and purpose for our lives.” Faith, Family, Friends, Fun, Freedom.

MORTON BAPTIST CHURCH

1152 County Line Road, Hamlin, NY 14464. Church phone 585-659-8459, email mortonbaptistchurch@yahoo.com. Pastor: Steven M Worrall, email pastorsteve712@gmail.com, cell 585-354-9779. Sunday Worship 10:30am. Sunday school is held during church service. Adult Bible Study is held on Wednesdays at noon, Choir practice at 6:30pm Wednesdays. Youth Group meets on Friday nights from 7 to 9pm. Our building is handicap accessible and visitors are welcome.

OGDEN PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

Our purpose is: “To equip ourselves and others to be disciples of Christ as we seek God’s will for our church and beyond.” Reverend Doctor Eileen Borduin Vanderzwan. Sunday worship is at 10AM live in our sanctuary following current CDC requirements, as well as livestreamed on Zoom and Facebook Live. Bible Studies, Youth Group, Sunday School and outreach are available to all. Contact the church for more information and for links: ogdenpresbyterian@gmail.com; www.ogdenpresbyterian.org; 585-352-6802; 2400 South Union Street, Spencerport.

PARMA CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP CHURCH

39 Hovey Street, Hilton, (585) 615-6383, www.PCFMinistries.com, Facebook: Parma Christian Fellowship Church. Rev. Dr. Myke Merrill. Worship Services: Saturday 5:00PM, Sunday 10AM. Family Midweek: Wednesday 6:30PM – Kids Club, TurningPoint Teens, Adult Bible Discussion Group. Nursery School: Parma Kids Preschool and Child Care Center, 39 Hovey Street, Hilton. School Phone: (585) 392-5792.

PEARCE CHURCH

pearcechurch.org. 4322 Buffalo Road, North Chili, NY 14514. 585-594-9488. Join us for worship! Saturday: 5pm. Sunday: 9:30am. Pearce 4 Kids Child Care Center, Pearce4kids.org, 585-594-1833. Handicapped Accessible.

THE POTTER’S HOUSE CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP

Don’t miss out on what God has planned for you! Sunday Services 10:30 am and 6 pm, Thursday Services 7 pm. Prayer for the sick the first Sunday morning service of every month. All are welcome! 4756 Lake Road, Brockport (Brockport Corners Mall behind Sherwin Williams), 585-943-1719, www.brockportphchurch.com.

SPENCERPORT ASSEMBLY OF GOD

Located at 3940 Canal Road, Spencerport, NY 14559. We offer a place for people of all ages to encounter God through worship, fellowship and Biblical teaching so we can grow in our relationship with Jesus and make a difference in our community and the world. Services are: Sunday School at 9:30 AM. Sunday Worship at 10:30 AM. Enjoy a cup of coffee before service. Wednesday Bible Study for Adults and Youth Group meets at 6:30 PM. Prayer follows at 7:30 PM. Nursery is provided for all services. Handicap accessible. Samaritan Harvest provides free prepared and perishable foods every fourth Sunday of the month. Look for our special events at www.spencerportag.com or like us on Facebook. Phone: 585-352-5900. Cell: 585363-8922. E-mail: Spencerportassemblyofgod@gmail.com. All are welcome.

SPENCERPORT FIRST CONGREGATIONAL UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST

Promoting the Christian way of life through service and stewardship to the community and the world. Look for the white steeple at 65 Church Street in downtown, Spencerport NY 14559. (585) 352-3448. Rev. Michael Sloan. We provide worship, educational and mission opportunities for children, youth, and adults. Worship services are Sundays at 10am live on Facebook and on site in our sanctuary. Worship is followed by Coffee Hour in Fellowship Hall. Sunday School for ages 4 and up is also available during service. Handicap accessible. Email: info@spencerportucc. org. Website: www.spencerportucc.org. Facebook: Spencerport UCC.

ST. GEORGE’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH

Follow Jesus, Build Community, Serve Others in Love. We welcome all to worship with us in warm fellowship in the Episcopal tradition of openness and caring. We are an ALL inclusive community with an open communion table. Please join us for Sunday worship at 10am September through June, and 9am in July and August.

All services are both in-person and live-streamed online. We also offer a variety of Lenten and Advent programs, a Bible Study on Tuesdays, live music, Sunday School, semi-monthly Youth Group meetings and numerous other community building events. We are handicapped accessible. Follow us on Facebook, look for us on the web at www.stgeorgehilton.org, and join us for worship and fellowship at 635 Old Wilder Road, Hilton, NY (across from Kelly’s Apple Farm). Our pastor is the Rev. Greg Kremer, 585-392-4099.

ST. JOHN LUTHERAN CHURCH

Pastor Chris Bode. 1107 Lake Road West Fork, Hamlin, NY 14464, 585-964-2550, www.stjohnhamlin.org. Facebook: St. John Lutheran Church, Hamlin, NY. Sunday Services at 8:30 & 11AM. Church office is open 7:30AM-3:30PM, Monday through Friday. For daily inspiration and Sunday services visit our Facebook page or YouTube Channel. “To know Christ and to make Him KNOWN.”

ST. JOHN THE EVANGELIST CHURCH

Welcomes you to encounter our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ in His one, holy, catholic, and apostolic Church at 55 Martha Street, Spencerport, NY 14559. Join us for Holy Mass at 5pm Saturdays, or Sundays at 7:45am, 9:30am, and 11:15am.

Many great opportunities to learn about the Holy Bible, and groups for families and children of all ages, including Catechesis of the Good Shepherd (play-centered, handson Christ-experiences). Daily Mass Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays at 8am (Traditional Latin Mass *some* Fridays at 8am – check bulletin online). Daily Mass Wednesday at 6:30pm. Mass 9am on 1st Saturdays. Confession Mondays & Wednesdays 5:30-6:00pm and Saturdays 3:45-4:30pm. Eucharistic Adoration Thursdays 1:00pm-6:00pm (Benediction at 5:50pm) & Sunday 1:30-4:30pm (Evening Prayer at 4:00pm, Benediction at 4:15pm). Visit our website at www.

StJohnsChurchSpencerport.org. Email: sstjohnc@dor.org. Parochial Administrator: Fr. Justin Miller

ST. LEO’S CATHOLIC CHURCH

110 Old Hojack Lane, Hilton, 392-2710, www.stleochurch.org. Fr. Joseph Catanise. Daily Mass is celebrated: Monday 5:30 PM; Tuesday-Thursday 8:30 AM; Friday Communion Service 8:30 AM. Every Wednesday: Eucharistic Adoration 9 AM to 5 PM. Weekend Schedule: Saturday Confession 3:30-4:30 PM; Rosary 4:30 PM; Mass 5 PM (live-streamed). Sunday: Mass 8 AM, 10:30 AM, 6 PM; Adult Bible Study 11:45 AM. New: First Friday and First Saturday Mass at 8:30 AM. All are welcome. Handicapped accessible.

ST. LUkE’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH

14 State Street, Brockport, 585-637-6650, www.stlukesbrockport.org. Visit us on Facebook. Whoever you are, wherever you are, you are welcome at St. Luke’s.

Our Mission is to Worship God Joyfully, Love One Another, Serve in the Name of Christ. Join us either in person or via live stream for Sunday worship with Holy Eucharist at 10 am led by The Rev. Elizabeth Brooks Harden. Handicapped accessible and hearing assistance available. Harvest Kitchen, our outreach to the greater community, offers a free meal the second Sunday of each month from 2 to 3 pm. Recognized as a National Jubilee Church for outreach and service to our community. Please check website or call the Parish Office for current COVID precautions.

ST. MARY’S CHURCH

ST. MARk’S CHURCH

13 South Main Street, Holley 16789 Kenmore Road, Kendall Parish Center – Holley 638-6718, www.stmarystmark.org.

Mass Times: Monday-Friday 8:00 AM at St. Mary’s; Saturday Vigil 4:00 PM at St. Mary’s; Sunday 8:30 AM at St. Mark’s and 10:30 AM at St. Mary’s.

ST. PAUL LUTHERAN CHURCH & SCHOOL

158 East Avenue, Hilton, NY 14468, 585-392-4000, www.stpaulhilton.org. Senior Pastor: Rev. Mark Ball – pastorball@stpaulhilton.org, office 585-392-4000. Worship Services: Saturday at 5pm; Sunday at 8:30am and 11am. Bible Studies: Kingdom Kids – Sunday at 9:45am; Adult Classes – Sunday at 9:45am; Ladies and Mens Bible Study – Thursdays at 10:30am. School: Meeting your child’s learning needs from age 2 through 8th grade. Call for a tour!

TRINITY LUTHERAN CHURCH & PRE-SCHOOL

191 Nichols Street (Rte. 31), Spencerport, NY 14559. Phone: 352-3143. Reverend Pastor Steve Shrum. Worship Services Sunday at 9:30AM ‘In Person’ in our handicap accessible Sanctuary. Worship Service is also Live Streamed on YouTube. Sunday School is at 10:45AM. Visit our Website at www.tlcspencerport. com. Email: trinitylutheran191@gmail.com. “The Mission of Trinity is to joyfully share the Gospel through Christ-centered worship, teaching and reaching out to the community by acts of caring.”

UNION CONGREGATIONAL UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST

14 North Main Street, Churchville. A warm welcome awaits you at Union Church.

Join us on Sunday mornings at 10 am, watch us live stream on Facebook, or find us on soundcloud.com/ucc-churchville. No matter where you are on your journey, you are welcome here. We are an open and affirming church and invite all. Food distribution for local families in need on the third Tuesday of each month from 4-5 pm. Look for our special events advertised throughout the year, or on our signboard at the front of the church. Call 293-1665 or stop by to talk with Pastor Bradley Klug any Wednesday 1-3 pm; e-mail us at unionucc@frontier.com or check our website at Churchvilleucc.com. Also like us on Facebook, and follow us on Twitter and Instagram. We would love to hear from you and/or have you worship together with us.

ChurChes, to have your serviCes listed or updated, please Call 352-3411.

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Get out & grow!

by Kristina Gabalski Fun facts about sunflowers

by Kristina Gabalski Sunflowers are a garden favorite and their blooms are often associated with autumn. Here are some fun facts about this cheerful annual that can be grown for both its colorful flowers and its edible seeds Sunflowers are a composite flower. The petals that surround the center are actually individual flowers called ray flowers. The University of Illinois Extension explains that the center of the sunflower is made up of disc flowers which can number in the hundreds. It’s easy to see why sunflowers are popular with bees.

The University of Illinois Extension also says it is a common misconception that sunflowers are heliotropic – that the flower heads follow the sun. Smaller, immature flowers will track the sun during the day, but return to face east again at night and repeat the cycle again when the sun rises.

However, stems begin to stiffen as flowers mature and open. Most sunflowers end up permanently facing east. Researchers at the University of California found that sunflowers facing east warm up faster than west-facing flowers. This makes them more attractive to pollinators.

We may think of sunflowers as an ornamental plant, but the University of Illinois notes that they were grown as a food crop for thousands of years by Native Americans. It is believed that sunflowers were first cultivated in what is now Arizona and New Mexico as long as 5,000 years ago.

They have been grown in the midwest for more than 2,000 years.

The Spaniards brought sunflowers to Europe in the 16th century where they were grown primarily as an ornamental.

That changed, however, when sunflowers were brought to Russia. Russians grew sunflowers as a modern food crop for the production of sunflower oil. By the 19th century, sunflower production increased rapidly in Russia and spread to Ukraine.

By the early 20th century, sunflowers had become a major food crop in Russia and the country began concentrated breeding efforts to increase the oil content of seeds.

Eventually, cultivars such as ‘Mammoth Russian’ were introduced in this country, where commercial production of sunflower oil began in Missouri in 1926.

Today, there are more than one million acres of sunflowers planted for oil production. The seeds are also sold as tasty snacks for humans and as seed for birds.

Sunflowers grow fast and do best in full sun. They don’t like soggy soil and are drought tolerant. There are varieties for every garden setting, including cut flower beds, borders, and containers. Be creative with your sunflower plantings. Tall varieties can serve as a living fence, or make a sunflower house by planting sunflowers in a square or circle about six to eight feet across. Make an entryway and plant in two staggered rows to make the walls thicker.

A sunflower house can be a special garden hideaway for youth as well as adults.

Two favorites from this year’s Annual Flower Trials Program at Cornell University are Proven Winners sunflower varieties.

Both Suncredible Yellow and Suncredible Saturn have profuse blooms which are big draws for pollinators. Keep these varieties in mind as you plan next year’s garden and expand on the varieties of sunflowers that you grow.

Weddings and Engagements Hannah Mungenast – Colton J. Breslawski Tami Raco of Hamlin is pleased to announce the engagement of her daughter Hannah Mungenast to Colton J. Breslawski. Hannah is also the daughter of Timothy Mungenast. Colton is the son of Mark Breslawski and Jennifer AtkinsBreslawski of Hamlin.

The bride-to be is an Aquinas graduate and received her bachelor’s degree in Behavioral Neuroscience at St. Lawrence University and is completing her master’s in Applied Behavior Analysis through the Warner School at the University of Rochester. She is employed by Greece Central School District.

The future groom, a Kendall High School graduate, is employed by the Monroe County Sheriff ’s Department.

Their wedding is planned for December 18, 2022.

newsmakers Elmira College announced this year’s recipients of its annual Key Award. The Key Award is presented to outstanding students in their junior year of high school or preparatory school.

Those receiving the award included: •Bailey Shippee of Rochester •Madison Brown of Churchville •Annaleise Douglas of Hilton •Meredith French of Hilton •Seth Janus of Holley •Shannon Kelly of Holley •Brenna Munn of Holley •Caley Mansfield of Spencerport.

The following students were named to the summer 2022 president’s list at Southern New Hampshire University, Manchester, New Hampshire: •Diana Leary of Brockport •Mackayla Brown of Churchville •Jesse Terrigino of Rochester (14624) •Ryan McKeon of Rochester (14624).

The following local residents have earned an Award of Excellence at Western Governors University. The award is given to students who perform at a superior level in their coursework.

•Kelly Bentley of Rochester, has earned an Award of Excellence at Western Governors University Teachers College.

•Krista Carson of Rochester, has earned an Award of Excellence at Western Governors University College of Health Professions.

•Samantha Doohan of Rochester, has earned an Award of Excellence at Western Governors University College of Business.

•Deborah Johnson of Rochester, has earned an Award of Excellence at Western Governors University College of Business.

•Danielle Bentley of Rochester, has earned an Award of Excellence at Western Governors University Teachers College.

•Yvonne Dougherty of Rochester, has earned an Award of Excellence at Western Governors University College of Business.

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