Westside News EAST Edition – December 4, 2022

To prepare for the competition, which runs from January 29 through February 5, Madison will practice a classical and a contemporary variation selected from a provided list. She will travel to Lausanne, Switzerland, with her mom, Charlene, and dance

“I love ballet because there is always an opportunity to keep learning and growing as a dancer,” said Madison. “I love dancing on stage and connecting with an audience by telling a

sports & recreation

Redhawks men advance to NCCAA semifinals

The roberts Wesleyan University men’s soccer team has reached the semifinal round of the National Christian College Athletic Association Division I Nation Championship tournament.

The redhawks scored all of their goals in the second half to overpower sixth-seeded C entral Christian College (m c p herson, Kansas) 3-0 on November 30 at the AustinTindall Sports Complex.

roberts (10-4-6), which defeated Cov enant College 3-2 on November 28, finished 2-0 in pool play. roberts is seeded second in the semifinals and will play No. 3 Southwestern Christian University on December 2 roberts has finished second at NCCAA’s twice in program history.

“We had kind of a slow start in the first half, but we really came on in the second half and took care of business,” roberts

coach Scott reber said. “I am really happy for the boys.”

Junior Tamas Nagy scored twice in 2:55 as the redhawks took control of the match and Justin robertson put it away with a spectacular individual effort that saw him dribble more than 70 yards through the Tigers’ defense before banking his shot off the left post for his eighth goal of the season.

After a quiet first half, the redhawks broke through in the 58th minute. Nathan Ferguson sent a long clear to the top of the Central Christian 18-yard-line where Nagy won the ball, cut to his left and fired a 15yard shot into the net for his 14th goal of the season.

Nagy struck again less than three minutes later. Dylan ruiz had his initial shot blocked by a defender, but the senior

recovered the ball and sent it in front to Nagy for the finish and 2-0 lead.

“He’s really stepping up,” reber said of Nagy, who is tied with ruiz for the team lead in goals and also tops the redhawks with 11 assists. “He has always had the ability and now he has the confidence, too. It’s really exciting and nice to see.”

robertson completed the scoring in the 69th minute, picking up the ball along the sideline near the top of the roberts’ box and going end-to-end, splitting three Central Christian defenders along the way, for one of the most spectacular strikes of the redhawks’ season.

“When J-rob gets a head of steam like that there is no stopping him,” r eber said.

Senior Jared Gibbons made two saves to record his fifth shutout of the season.

Redhawks women returning to NCCAA semifinals

The roberts Wesleyan University women’s soccer team has earned a berth in the semifinal round of the National Christian College Athletic Association Division I National Championship tournament for the second time in four seasons.

roberts, the second overall seed in pool play, defeated No. 5 Carolina University 3-0 on November 30 at the Austin-Tindall Sports Complex to secure a spot in the December 2 semifinals.

The redhawks were seeded first when the field was reseeded for the semifinals and will play fourth-seeded Oakland City University on December 2.

“We were not as sharp as we are used

to being (on November 30), but the team did well to see the game through,” roberts coach Sarah mcClellan said. “Once again, the goals we scored today were quality.”

The redhawks, who defeated Columbia International University 4-0 on November 28, captured pool b with six points. roberts also reached the semifinals in 2019 before falling to eventual national champion Cedarville University, 1-0.

Junior Gabrielle Ciambella opened the scoring for roberts in the ninth minute. Justine Sharda sent a high pass into the middle, Ciambella headed the ball to the ground and kicked it in for her seventh of the season.

roberts had several quality opportunities in the second half before Ciambella found a cutting Kara Choate in front of goal in the 78th minute. Choate put one touch on the ball and finished from 10 yards out for her fifth goal of the season.

Freshman Kaeleigh romero closed out the scoring, notching her fifth of the season in the 90th minute.

roberts registered 24 shots in the game, 12 in each half, while controlling play throughout.

Junior Nicolette Knauf made two saves while notching her seventh shutout of the season.

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reber credited defenders Ferguson, ben jamin Lazcano, and pau Guillem marzal for their efforts in maintaining the clean sheet.

“Our back line has really played well,” he said. “They are tough to break down.” provided information and photo

The Churchville-Chili cross country teams ended the 2022 season on a high note at the Nike Cross Regionals, held November 26 in Wappingers Falls. The girls team placed first overall in the NY Girls Open 5K. Junior Alexa Briggs placed third overall with a time of 20:23.4. The boys team placed second overall in the NY Boys Open 5K. Photos from @CCCSDxc on Twitter.

Justin Robertson scored the game-winning goal.

Strand Theater getting a makeover courtesy of a Main Street Grant

The Village of Brockport, in collaboration with the owners of the Strand Theater, have received a Main Street Grant, the Village’s second. Totaling $108,525, this New York state grant, funded through the Housing Trust Fund, is for an “anchor property.” The historic 1907 movie theater certainly is an anchor, standing as the southernmost building in Brockport’s downtown corridor which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

The grant requires a 25% match from the business owner but no funds from the Village. Administration of the grant is covered by the funding. The Village’s responsibility is to assure that contracting for labor follows the stipulated procedures, meets all building/code requirements, and that the job is completed as planned.

“We are extremely honored and grateful to receive the Main Street Anchor Award on behalf of the Brockport Strand Theater,” said theater owners Jason and Jeff Yantz. “The Brockport Strand Theater has a very rich history that dates back many generations. This grant will help ensure that the Strand Theater will continue to operate as one of the oldest movie theaters in the country for future generations to enjoy. The proceeds from this grant will be used to update both restrooms, repair the roof and building structures, restore the front facade tiles to their former glory and various other projects. We would like to thank New York State for awarding us this grant and the community of Brockport for their continued support.”

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Hilton High School sophomore to compete in Prix de Lausanne ballet competition

Madison Bevilacqua, a sophomore at Hilton High School, put on her first ballet shoes at age three. Since then she has competed with dancers from around the country and around the world in the Youth America Grand Prix, American Dance Competition/Youth International Ballet Competition, New York City Dance Alliance as well as several local competitions. Where is she headed next? At the end of January, Madison will travel to Switzerland to compete in the prestigious Prix de Lausanne.

“It has always been a dream of mine to partici-

ers from among 429 applicants in 39 countries. A total of 76 dancers, ranging in age from 15 to 18 years old, were selected to compete in the Prix de Lausanne.

“It is so exciting and such an honor to have been selected for this amazing opportunity,” said Madison. “I feel that since I am at such a young age in the competition, it makes this a better learning experience because I get to learn from other dancers my age and older and also learn from incredible teachers.”

Madison currently trains at the Draper Center for Dance Education in Rochester. This past summer, she also received a scholarship to attend

a ballet program at Ellison Ballet in New York City.

To prepare for the competition, which runs from January 29 through February 5, Madison will practice a classical and a contemporary variation selected from a provided list. She will travel to Lausanne, Switzerland, with her mom, Charlene, and dance teacher, Jamey Leverett.

“I love ballet because there is always an opportunity to keep learning and growing as a dancer,” said Madison. “I love dancing on stage and connecting with an audience by telling a story through my dancing.”

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Madison Bevilacqua, a sophomore at Hilton High School, will compete in Switzerland at the prestigious Prix de Lausanne ballet competition at the end of January.

Madison Bevilacqua trains at the Draper Center for Dance Education in Rochester.

Madrigalia will be performing in Brockport on December 11.

Madrigalia sparks holiday joy in Brockport concert on December 11

Nothing tugs at the heartstrings like voices moving in close harmony.

St. Luke’s Episcopal Church will be hosting the nationally known chamber choir Madrigalia in concert Sunday, December 11, at 4 p.m. The live, in-person performance will feature the Celtic stylings of fiddler Daphne Pickens with pianist Yi-Wen Chang. Artistic Director Cary Ratcliff will conduct his own fresh arrangements and joyful songs celebrating Channukah, Christmas, and the winter solstice.

One fan said, “It’s music from the heart that makes the world feel normal again.”

The ensemble draws inspiration from all times and places, spanning the riches of classic styles and mixing in intriguing expressions of cultures throughout the world. Its annual holiday radio special on National Public Radio stations has earned Madrigalia fans all over the country.

Visit Madrigalia’s website at madrigalia. org for more information, videos and tickets. General Admission is $20, (seniors $18/students $5). St. Luke’s is located at 14 State Street, on the corner of Main and State Streets in the village of Brockport. Provided information and photo

Milt Danko, of Spencerport, single-handedly solicited donations totaling $1,200 for the Alzheimer’s Association in honor of his wife, Nancy , who resides at Elderwood of Lakeside at Brockport. Milt and Nancy have been married for 55 years and he visits her at Elderwood two to three times a day. Milt taught at Spencerport High School for many years. Nancy was a Brownie Girl Scout Troop Leader, Preschool Director at Ogden Baptist Church, and received the Paul Harris Fellow Award from Rotary International. Provided information and photo.

Hilton Holiday Celebration on Main Street and Tree Lighting on December 10

Holiday festivities are coming to the village of Hilton. The annual Holiday Celebration on Main Street will be held Saturday, December 10, from 3 to 5:30 p.m. All holiday activities will take place on Main Street this year.

The event will feature live music, a dance recital by La Danse, and visits with Santa. There will also be an Elf Trek Scavenger Hunt with prizes, caroling, Kids Zone, giveaways, wagon rides and more. The event will conclude with the Annual Tree Lighting at the Community Center Gazebo, 59 Henry Street.

Food will be available to purchase from Main Street businesses as well as the Braided Acres food truck.

All are invited to help HiltonParma Recreation spread holiday cheer through the village and make this a Hilton tradition. All activities are free except for items for purchase from local businesses.

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Parma Hilton Historical Society presentation

Parma Hilton Historical Society is hosting a presentation on the Hamlin CCC Camp during its meeting on December 12, 7 p.m., at the Parma Town Hall, 1300 Hilton Parma Corners Road.

Hamlin Beach State Park was the site of a CCC Camp in the 1930s and a German POW Camp in WWII. Ed Evans will give a presentation on the latest updates on the camp archeology and the former residents he has met along the way.

The presentation is free and open to the public. Refreshments will be served.

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SGNY welcomes Redeemed Trio for concert

Southern Gospel New York (SGNY) is bringing Redeemed Trio to the Rochester/Spencerport area for the first time. The concert will be held at 4 p.m. on Saturday, December 10, at Grace Church of the Nazarene, 2924 Union Street South, Rochester. There will be a cookie and coffee reception following the concert.

Redeemed Trio is based in Cincinnati, Ohio, and travels throughout the country ministering at churches, theaters, fairs, theme parks, and special events. Started 13 years ago by baritone Gary Bayes, the group also includes lead Barney McFadden, and tenor Dale Boreing.

No tickets are needed, but a $15 donation will be received at the door to help cover the group’s ministry and expenses. Those 19 years and under are admitted free. All are invited to come out and celebrate Christmas with SGNY and Redeemed Trio.

For information, call Joyce at 585-329-3840.

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Free 2023 Erie Canalway calendar now available

The public is invited to pick up a free 2023 Erie Canalway National Heritage Corridor calendar at selected libraries and visitor centers throughout the National Heritage Corridor. The calendar, which was released December 1, features winning images from this year’s Erie Canalway photo contest.

“The Erie Canal transformed New York and the Nation and continues to contribute to the economy and sense of place of communities along it today,” said Bob Radliff, Erie Canalway Executive Director. “The calendar serves as a reminder to celebrate,

preserve, and enjoy this incredible place all year long.”

Calendars will be available on a first-come, firstserved basis, thanks to support from the NYS Canal Corporation and the National Park Service.

New York State Canal Corporation Director Brian U. Stratton said, “There is a reason they call December ‘the most wonderful time of the year!’ The annual Erie Canalway Calendar is a perennial favorite, beloved and eagerly awaited by all. Released at the start of the holiday season with photos captured by our friends and neighbors in canalside communities, this calendar is a testament to the beauty of this historic and scenic waterway. We are proud to continue to support this publication as it brings the charm of New York’s canals into our homes and offices for all to enjoy.”

This year’s cover features the Yankee Hill Lock at Schoharie Crossing State Historic Site near Amsterdam by Tim Stephen of Rotterdam Junction.

Locally, calendars are available while supplies last at the following locations: Hoag Library in Albion; Seymour Library and Brockport Welcome Center in Brockport; Newman Riga Library in Churchville; Greece Public Library; Hamlin Public Library; Community Free Library in Holley; Chili Public Library; Gates Public Library; and Ogden Farmers’ Library in Spencerport.

Visit www.eriecanalway.org for more information.

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in the service

Major General Ray Shields, the Adjutant General for the State of New York, announced the promotion of members of the New York Army National Guard in recognition of their capability for additional responsibility and leadership.

•Wayne Bush from Rochester (14624), and assigned to the Company E, 427th Brigade Support Battalion, received a promotion September 23, 2022 to the rank of first sergeant.

•Marlon Collins from Rochester (14624), and assigned to the Company A, 642nd Aviation Support Battalion, received a promotion October 6, 2022 to the rank of sergeant.

•Garrett Thurston from Brockport, and assigned to the Company B, 152nd Brigade Engineer Battalion, received a promotion October 14, 2022 to the rank of specialist.

The cover of the 2023 Erie Canalway Calendar features Tim Stephen’s winning image of the Yankee Hill Lock at Schoharie Crossing State Historic Site near Amsterdam.

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Blood Drives

•Blood Drive on Saturday, December 17, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Hoag Library, 134 South Main Street, Albion. Register at https://www. redcrossblood.org/give.html/drive-results?zip Sponsor=albionlibrary.

Classes/Workshops/Webinars

•AARP NY Wealth of Wellness webinar series concludes on Wednesday, December 14, from 1 to 2 p.m. with “The Impact of Joy and Longevity.” Understand how increasing the joy in your life can improve health outcomes. The event is free and AARP membership is not required. Register at https://bit.ly/3Dicgpp.

•The International Joint Commission is holding a public input webinar, Reflections on Lake Ontario Water Quality Progress, on Tuesday, December 6, at 6:30 p.m. Participants will be able to provide input focused on topics affecting the water quality of Lake Ontario and the Niagara River. Register at bit.ly/IJC-Lake-Ontario. The IJC has also prepared a survey to receive input on the 2022 Progress Report of the Parties (PROP) and the water quality in each Great Lake. Take the survey at ijc.org/survey-2022-prop.

Donations Needed

•Cartons for Christmas has three Toy Tree locations in Spencerport – Fowler’s Canaltown Wine & Spirits, 377 South Union Street; The Unique Shop, 130 South Union Street; Spencerport Federal Credit Union, 2775 Spencerport Road. Stop in to select an angel from the tree and purchase gifts for that recipient.

Events

•Two exhibits on display in December at Hart Gallery 27, 27 Market Street, Brockport. The work of Emily L. Joseph will be featured in the upstairs gallery while a multi artist show by The Brockport Artists’ Guild will be in the main gallery. Visit hartgallery27.com for information.

•“Holly Days” at the Hinchey Homestead, 634 Hinchey Road, will be held December 3 and 4, December 10 and 11, and December 17 and 18 from 1 to 3 p.m. Decorations inside the house include eight trees decorated by various organizations, as well as decorations in all of the rooms. The outside of the house is also decorated with some trees holding edible ornaments for the wildlife. The cost is $10, with children getting in for free. This facility is not handicapped accessible.

•Brockport’s Holiday Light Spectacular and Parade is Sunday, December 4, at 5 p.m. Parade hosted by the Brockport Stetson Club. Fireworks sponsored by Sunnking. For details look up The Stetson Club on Facebook.

•Open House at Hamlin’s North Star History Center, 864 Walker Lake Ontario Road, Hilton, on Sunday, December 4, 1 to 3 p.m., in celebration of St. Nicholas Day. Kids crafts and treats, refreshments, history, and an appearance by St. Nicholas. Please consider bringing a donation for Life Solutions of Hamlin.

•The Hilton-Parma Gazebo Band, under the direction of Dr. Charles P. Schmidt, will perform a free community Christmas concert on Tuesday, December 6, 7:30 p.m., at Bethany Presbyterian Church, 3000 Dewey Avenue, Greece. Donations of non-perishable food items for the Greece Community Food Shelf may be made at the door.

•The Sweden Senior Singers are performing a free holiday concert on Wednesday, December 7, at 1 p.m. It will include a sing-a-long of favorite holiday songs. Held in the new Senior Room at the Sweden Clarkson Community Center, 4927 Lake Road South, Brockport.

•Redeemed Trio Gospel Concert on Saturday, December 10, 4 p.m., at Grace Church of the Nazarene, 2924 Union Street South, Rochester. A $15 donation will be received at the door to help with the group’s ministry and travel expenses. Free for those 19 years and under. Call 585-329-3840 for details.

•The American Legion Auxiliary #379 is hosting Breakfast with Santa on Sunday, December 11, from 10 a.m. to noon at the Brockport Area Veterans Club, 222 West Avenue, Brockport. Cost is $10/adult, $5/child under 12, $35 maximum/family. Free to veterans. Serving pancakes, sausage, applesauce, juice/milk/coffee. The Legion is also a collection place for “Toys for Tots” – accepting new, unwrapped toys ($10 or above) as well as books.

•Euchre every Tuesday from September to June, 7 p.m., at the Hamlin Exempts, 1382 Lake Road North, Hamlin. Partners Tournament, $5 per person. Play 8 hands - 8 games, 10 cent bumps. For information, call Tim Markle at 978-1598 or Alice Slate at 478-4721.

Fundraisers

•Kiwanis Club of Brockport is holding its 48th annual Holiday Craft Show and Sale on Sunday, December 4, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., at the Sweden/ Clarkson Community Center, 4927 Lake Road South, Brockport. For details, call 637-2300 or 738-1552.

and 6 p.m. to have a student wrap them. Prices range from $1 to $4 depending on gift size. Proceeds will be split between the Class of 2026 and the Brockport Toy Shelf. Reserve a time at https:// www.signupgenius.com/go/9040848a8a723aafa7gift.

•The American Legion Auxiliary #379 is hosting a Chicken & Biscuit Dinner on Thursday, December 15, from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Brockport Area Veterans Club, 222 West Avenue, Brockport. Cost is $12/person, free to veterans. The Legion is also a collection place for “Toys for Tots” – accepting new, unwrapped toys ($10 or above) as well as books.

•December Sale at Mainly Books, 24 Main Street, Hilton. All Christmas and children’s media on sale – buy one, get one free. Shop early for best selection. Proceeds support the Parma Public Library.

Government Meetings

•Chili: Conservation Board – December 5 at 7 p.m. at the Town Hall - Main Meeting Room.

•Churchville: Board of Trustees – December 5 at 6 p.m. at the Village Municipal Building, 23 East Buffalo Street.

•Clarkson: Planning Board – December 6, 7 p.m; Zoning Board - December 7, 7 p.m. at the Clarkson Town Hall, 3710 Lake Road.

•Hamlin: Planning Board – December 5, 7 p.m., at the Hamlin Town Hall, 1658 Lake Road.

•Parma: Town Board – December 6, 6:30 p.m.; Planning Board – December 5, 7 p.m. at the Parma Town Hall, 1300 Hilton Parma Corners Road.

•Riga: Planning Board – December 5 at 7 p.m.

•Spencerport: Board of Trustees – Wednesday, December 7, 7 p.m., at the Village Office, 27 West Avenue, Spencerport.

Health/Help

•The Food Cupboard at First Presbyterian Church of Chili, 3600 Chili Avenue, is open Saturday, December 17, 10 to 11:30 a.m. (and the third Saturday of each month). Grocery bags of food donated to those in need.

•Brockport School District residents who need help providing holiday gifts for their children (age 17 and younger) can call the Brockport Toy Shelf at 585-752-6562 through Saturday, December 17.

•The Spencerport addiction support group meeting for anyone touched by addiction is every Tuesday, 6:30 p.m., at Spencerport Wesleyan Church, 2653 Nichols Street. Park in the back, enter thru downstairs door and go all the way to the back and through a door to the back room. Call 402-2729 with any questions.

•The Brockport Ecumenical Food Shelf, located at 14 State Street in the basement of St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, is open for in-person shopping on the first four Thursdays of each month from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and 2 to 6 p.m. Masks required. Only one shopper allowed per family; bring shoppings bags. There will still be delivery, by appointment, for those who are uncomfortable or unable to shop in-person. For information or to schedule delivery, call 637-8169.

•The Nutrition Program for western Monroe County serves low-cost lunches at noon on Tuesday through Friday at the Lodge on the Canal, 133 State Street, Brockport. Call Jennifer Lapinski, 426-4120 ext. 3215 for more information.

•The Samaritan Harvest provides free produce and baked goods on Tuesdays and Fridays, 9:30 a.m. to noon, at the Lodge on the Canal, 133 State Street, Brockport.

•The Parkinson’s Foundation offers a variety of free virtual programs – including Mindfulness Mondays, Wellness Wednesdays, Fitness Fridays, and more – for those with Parkinson’s Disease. Visit https://www.parkinson.org/resources-support/events for information and to register.

•New Yorkers struggling with an addiction, or whose loved ones are struggling, can find help and hope by calling the state’s toll-free, 24-hour, 7-day-a-week HOPEline at 1-877-8-HOPENY (1877-846-7369) or by texting HOPENY (Short Code 467369). Available addiction treatment including crisis/detox, inpatient, residential, or outpatient care can be found using the NYS OASAS Treatment Availability Dashboard at FindAddictionTreatment.ny.gov.

Historical

•Clarkson Historical Society hosts a presentation about the Santa Claus School and Christmas Park that was located in Albion on Wednesday, December 7, at 7 p.m., at the Clarkson Academy, 8339 West Ridge Road. Tim Archer will discuss Charles Howard’s childhood, why he started the Santa School and Park, what the school and park were like, and what eventually happened to the school. Free and open to the public.

Library Programs

•The Hamlin Public Library is open Mondays/ Wednesdays from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Tuesdays/ Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Fridays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Christmas themed Preschool Storytimes featuring holiday books, songs and fingerplays are Mondays, December 5 and 12, at 10:30 a.m. Adult Holiday craft is Tuesday, December 6, at 6:30 p.m. Cookbook Club for adults and teens is on Thursday, December 8, at 6:30 p.m. The monthly Homeschool program, Christmas in Ukraine, is Wednesday, December 14, at 1 p.m. Please register for programs (except preschool storytime). For information, call 964-2320, go to hamlinlibraryny.org, or visit the library’s Facebook page.

•Hoag Library in Albion is open Monday-Thursday 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Friday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Meeting rooms are available to the public (reservation form on website). OneOn-One Tech Help, Wednesdays by appointment.

Free books for ages 0 to 5: register your child for the Books from Birth program. TGIF Craft Day, Fridays, 1 p.m., please register.

•Ogden Farmers’ Library, 269 Ogden Center Road, is open Monday 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Tuesday through Thursday 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., Friday and Saturday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (opening at 10 a.m. every third Friday). Story time every Tuesday and Friday at 10:15 a.m. Rotating registration-required kids events every Thursday 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.: Drawing Club (first Thursday), LEGO Club (second Thursday), ROCDOG Therapy Dog Visit (third Thursday), Pokémon Trainers Club (fourth Thursday). Walking Club for all ages every Thursday from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., meeting at the library. Adult Book Club meets every fourth Thursday. More information at OgdenLibrary.com or on facebook. com/ogdenfarmerslibrary.

•Parma Public Library, 7 West Avenue, Hilton is holding the following events (no registration unless indicated): Builder’s Club – Monday, December 5, 10:30 a.m., for ages 5 to 12 to create with Legos, blocks, and other building toys. Baby Storytime & Sensory Play – Tuesday, December 6, 10:30 a.m., recommended for ages 0 to 3. Teen Tuesday – December 6, 3 to 4 p.m., for youth in grades 7 to 12 to enjoy snacks, games, crafts, and Netflix.

Wednesday Storytime – December 7, 10:30 a.m., recommended for ages 2 to 5, but all ages are welcome. Teen/Tween Craft Club: Winter Lanterns – Thursday, December 8, 6 p.m., for grades 5 and up, please register. Celebrate the winter solstice by making cozy winter luminaries. Book Chat – Thursday, December 8, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., join library staff in the Reading Lounge to discuss all things books. Crafternoon: Wood Tile Ornament – Friday, December 9, 1 to 2:30 p.m. or 3 to 4:30 p.m. (register for one session). Supplies will be provided for this craft: blank wood tiles, ribbon/fabric, and accessories. Personalize with names or with holiday words. For information, call 392-8350 or visit www.parmapubliclibrary.org.

•This is a sample of programs held at the Seymour Library, 161 East Avenue, Brockport, 637-1050. For complete information, visit seymourlibraryweb. org. Programs marked with an * require advance registration. Ancestry Fundamentals* – Tuesday, December 6, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. or Thursday, December 8, 6:30 to 8 p.m., local Genealogist Tammy Mullen will discuss how to get started with Ancestry. com. Polar Express Pajama Party* – Wednesday, December 7, 5 to 7 p.m. Wear your pajamas and bring a blanket or pillow to keep comfy while you read the book, watch the movie, and have hot cocoa. Advanced Pi – Thursday, December 8, 6 to 7 p.m. Intro to Pi was held in March, now see what can be done with more advanced coding. Starting from Scratch or ready to build an emulator? Let’s teach each other digital fluency. Fun with Paper* – Friday, December 9, noon to 2 p.m., learn how to fold books.

Meetings

•Brockport Fire District meets the first and third Monday of the month (December 5), 6:30 p.m., at Station #3, 191 West Avenue, Brockport.

•Orleans County Scope meets December 8, 7 p.m., at the Free Methodist Church in Albion on the corner of East State Street and Platt Street.

School Board

•Brockport Central School Board of Education meets Tuesday, December 6, 6 p.m., in the District Office Board Room. Updated information at www.bcs1.org.

•The Spencerport Board of Education will meet at 6 p.m., on Tuesday, December 6, for a Business Meeting. Check the district website for details.

Seniors

ClosedSaturdayandSunday,MemorialDay,FourthofJuly, LaborDay,Thanksgiving,ChristmasandNewYear’sDay. Also,theofficeisclosedonFridayswhichprecedeMemorial.... Day,LaborDayaswellastheFridayfollowingThanksgiving.

•Brockport National Honor Society and the Class of 2026 are holding a gift wrapping fundraiser. Bring unwrapped presents to the Brockport High School Cafeteria on December 15 between 2:30

•Parma Hilton Historical Society is hosting Ed Evans for a presentation on the Hamlin CCC and POW Camp on December 12, 7 p.m., at the Parma Town Hall, 1300 Hilton Parma Corners Road. Evans will discuss the latest updates on the camp archeology and the former residents he has met along the way. Free and open to the public. Refreshments will be served.

•The Sweden Senior Association, Inc. meets Monday, December 12, at 1 p.m. at the Sweden Clarkson Community Center, 4927 Lake Road South, Brockport. Come to the conference room and learn what programs are available for seniors and share ideas and friendship.

•Bingo every Tuesday, 1 p.m. at the Hilton Community Center Ingham Room for anyone 55+. Loose change is preferred.

•Chair Yoga offered weekly on Tuesdays from 10 to 11 a.m. at the Hilton Community Center for $5. Walk-ins welcome. For information, call HiltonParma Recreation at 392-9030.

Town of Ogden to hold first annual Christmas tree lighting ceremony

The Town of Ogden will hold its first annual Christmas tree lighting ceremony on Friday, December 9, at the Ogden Town Hall, 269 Ogden Center Road, Spencerport.

Residents should arrive around 6 p.m. for hot chocolate and candy canes. At 6:15 p.m., a group of students and

teachers from Spencerport Central School District will lead attendees in singing Christmas carols. The event will conclude with the inaugural tree lighting around 6:30 p.m.

All are welcome and encouraged to attend this special inaugural event. Provided information

Winter clothing drive announced

First Congregational Church - UCC Spencerport is engaged in an ongoing effort to support the needs of students in kindergarten through fifth grade at Rochester Academy Charter School (RACS), located at 310 Hinchey Road. RACS is a free K-12 charter school with students from all over Monroe County. It boasts a high school graduation rate of 94%.

Heather Eysaman, Elementary School Principal, indicates many of the children attending this school do not have appropriate winter wear for our cold Rochester winters.

In response to this need, First Congregational Church is holding a community-wide collection of warm winter gear for the children. This includes new or gently used coats, jackets, hats, gloves, scarves, and boots in children’s sizes 6 to 16.

Local businessman Mike Montecalvo, owner of Lamont Awards & Apparel, responded to the church’s plea and donated 100 pairs of children’s mittens. Mike acknowledged there are so many needs in the community this time of year and he was happy to support the endeavor.

Additionally, through the efforts of Brodner Equipment, The Davison Foundation donated $2,500 to support the effort. Ahrens Benefits Co., Cellura Dental, and Waste Management have also made donations.

Residents of Spencerport and neighboring communities are asked to consider this project when evaluating their holiday donations. Collection boxes are located at the following businesses in the Spencerport area:

•AireServ, 14 Amity Street

•Hartfiel’s Hometown Garage, 164 Lyell Ave.

•Mary Lobene Hunt Realty, 85 South Union Street

•Tops Friendly Markets, 27 Slayton Avenue

•Union St. Coffee House, 123 South Union Street

•Wolf Mechanical, 5353 West Ridge Road

•M&T Bank, 39 Slayton Avenue

School supplies are also an ongoing need for the school. Donations of supplies can be dropped off at these collection points too.

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CCE Monroe offering Battery Operated Tools Workshop

To promote the transition from gas to battery powered tools, Cornell Cooperative Extension Monroe County (CCE Monroe) is offering a workshop featuring a short film with interviews of three different professionals in the landscaping industry and a presentation led by Antonius “TeJay” Chess Jr., CCE Monroe’s Natural Resources Educator. Cornell University, the University of Rochester, and R.M. Landscaping have joined efforts to create this informative workshop that explains the upfront cost, user friendliness, short-term and long-term results, and mechanical differences between gas- and battery-powered equipment.

The workshop will be held on Tuesday, December 13, from 3 to 5 p.m. at Wegman Lodge, Zoo Road, Rochester.

Local equipment dealers will be on site to provide further information, lead educational sessions on topics such as autonomous mowers, and will be available to answer any questions attendees may have.

The program is free to attend, but participants are asked to pre-register at https://apps.cce.cornell.edu/event_ registration/main/events_landing.cfm? event=BatteryOperatedTools_226.

For more information, contact Natural Resource Educator, Antonius Chess at 585-753-2564 or email at arc279@ cornell.edu.

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GPAS celebrates the holiday season with Gala Holiday Concert

The Greece Performing Arts Society (GPAS) will welcome in the holiday season with their Gala Holiday Concert on Sunday, December 11, at 3 p.m. at St. Charles Borromeo Church, 3003 Dewey Avenue, Rochester. This program will feature holiday favorites

Orchestra directed by Jonathan Allentoff, Christmas Brass, and vocal artists Michael DeLuca, Virginia McIntyre, and Mark Block.

A $10 suggested donation will be gratefully accepted at the door, and children are free. For additional in-

Greece Community Orchestra

Be a part of a community poem reflecting on the pandemic

Submit contributions for crowd-sourced poem by December 30, 2022; finished product to be displayed at Ogden Farmers’ Library in 2023 by

Teresa Schreiber Werth

I was recently invited to watch a National Geographic documentary about the pandemic shown at the Dryden Theatre in Rochester. It is entitled, The First Wave, a film by Matthew Heineman (US 2021, 93 min.) Here is the synopsis that was shared with me:

Given remarkable access to a New York City hospital from March to June, 2020, director Matthew Heineman (Cartel Land, A Private War) documents the first four months the COVID-19 pandemic hit the United States. Combining up-close footage of nurses and doctors battling the disease in intensive care and emergency rooms, and interviews with those workers and family members of victims, this truly unforgettable film provides a visceral account of the physical, emotional and social work involved with saving lives and losing lives in such an extraordinary situation. The First Wave shows the world the reality of crisis care from the perspective of those in its midst that will certainly leave a lasting impression.

Since editing and publishing an anthology, Navigating the Pandemic: Stories of Hope and Resilience, about those very same four months of 2020, I was extremely interested in this film.

The First Wave lived up to everything promised in the synopsis: it honestly, brutally honestly, gave a visceral account of the physical, emotional and social work involved with saving lives and losing lives in early 2020 in NYC. In fact, while my personal pandemic experience was more of an inconvenience than a trauma, watching this film was painful to the point of making me feel guilty for how little I suffered. It reminded me of my emotional response to walking through the Holocaust Museum or the 9/11 Museum. It filled me with grief. And I kept thinking about how the stories documented in the film were a tiny fraction of the stories of pandemic loss and suffering. Now I am asking you to reflect on your pandemic experience and share some of your thoughts. I am inviting our whole community to participate in a unique writing project, a poetry challenge, by submitting lines describing how you’ve been affected by the pandemic.

death notices

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•Tillman, Thomas, of Albion, age 69, died November 21, 2022 in the Martin Linsin Hospice Residence following a short illness. He was born May 5, 1953 in Rochester to William and Helen (Elenski) Tillman and was a lifetime resident of this area. Tom was a co-owner of Tillman’s Village Inn, and was also an accomplished golfer having belonged to the Stafford Country Club for over 20 years. He also was an avid billiard enthusiast. He is survived by his children: Amber Tillman of FL, Derek (Leaha) Tillman of Gates; his brother: Mark (Susyn) Tillman of Waterport; grandchildren: James and Carter Tillman; his niece: Samantha Tillman; and his companion Cynthia Converse.

There will be no calling hours. Service and Interment will be held privately at the convenience of the family per his wishes. Arrangements entrusted to the Christopher Mitchell Funeral Home of Albion. To share a special memory of Tom, please visit: www.mitchellfamilyfuneralhomes.com

BrOCKPOrT

•Daggs, Betty Jayne (Redinger), died November 21, 2022 at age 97. She is predeceased by her parents Theodore and Gladys (Lee) Redinger and her loving husband Edward C. Daggs, her brother Robert Redinger, sisters Barbara Caccamise and Patricia Walsh. Betty is survived by her children Suzanne (Timothy) Harner, Edward Richard Daggs, Paul Daggs; grandchildren Sarah (Andrew) Shvarts, Andrew Harner, Crystal (Chris) Stockton, Jennifer Dillon, Kathleen (Eloy) Watt, Aurora Daggs; her great grandchildren Xavier, Alexander, Eliana; her sisters Sharyn Redinger, Nancy Cook, Helen Cox; brother Larry Redinger; and nieces, nephews and friends. She and her husband were members of the First Baptist Church of Brockport for over 50 years. She was also a member of Mary Jane Holmes Eastern Star #440 and the Ginko Twig group at Lakeside Hospital. In her leisure time, she was a proficient hand quilter for over 40 years, a gardener and an animal lover.

Interment will be private at Lakeview Cemetery with a Memorial Service to be held in the spring. Donations can be made to the First Baptist Church of Brockport, 124 Main St., Brockport, NY 14420.

CHILI

•Phelan, Ann Marie, died November 20, 2022 Predeceased by her parents Robert and Catherine Barnes; brother Michael Barnes; sister Susan Barnes-Philbin. Survived by her loving husband Kevin; son Adam; siblings, Bob (Karen), Patty,

Submission criteria:

Each submission should reflect on the short essay by Arundhati Roy, “The Pandemic Is a Portal” (see sidebar).

1) Each submission should begin with the same words: What is this thing that has happened to us?

2) Suggested word limit – 150 words (sometimes less is more)

3) No vulgarity will be accepted. This is a family-friendly project.

4) Write about your personal pandemic experience: what YOU saw, felt, learned, struggled with, found comforting. Write about what stands out in your experiences of the past three years? Dig deep and share honestly.

5) Submissions may or may not rhyme

6) All submissions are donated by the writer to be considered for the final community poem.

7) Submissions will not be used to profit any one or any organization. Submissions remain the property of each writer.

8) Deadline: December 30, 2022

9) Send submissions in the text of an email to: OurCommunityPoem@gmail.com (No attachments will be accepted).

10) Failure to follow submission guidelines will disqualify an entry.

I will choose the submissions to be used to create a crowdsourced, community poem documenting our pandemic experiences. Contributors chosen will be acknowledged in the final presentation. Our creation will be displayed at the Ogden Farmers’ Library in the new year. Stay tuned for those details.

“The Pandemic Is a Portal”

by Arundhati Roy

What is this thing that has happened to us?

It’s a virus, yes. In and of itself it holds no moral brief. But it is definitely more than a virus. Some believe it’s God’s way of bringing us to our senses. Others that it’s a Chinese conspiracy to take over the world.

Whatever it is, coronavirus has made the mighty kneel and brought the world to a halt like nothing else could. Our minds are still racing back and forth, longing for a return to “normality,” trying to stitch our future to our past and refusing to acknowledge the rupture. But the rupture exists. And in the midst of this terrible despair, it offers us a chance to rethink the doomsday machine we have built for ourselves. Nothing could be worse than a return to normality. Historically, pandemics have forced humans to break with the past and imagine their world anew. This one is no different. It is a portal, a gateway between one world and the next.

We can choose to walk through it, dragging the carcasses of our prejudice and hatred, our avarice, our data banks and dead ideas, our dead rivers and smoky skies behind us. Or we can walk through lightly, with little luggage, ready to imagine another world. And ready to fight for it.

Kathy, Tommy; many nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews and loving friends. Ann Marie loved life, defying all odds for years.

A Mass of Christian Burial was held November 29 at St. Pius X Church, Chili. Contributions can be made to the Diabetes Association or American Kidney Foundation in memory of Ann Marie.

HILTON

•Page, Thomas Richard, died November 21, 2022 at age 86. He was predeceased by his loving wife of 62 years, Patricia Page (11/20/2019). He is survived by his children, Tom (Mary Lynn) Page, Terry (Melanie) Page, Tim (Karen) Page, Todd Page, and Tammy (Mike) Gouger; his grandchildren Brian Page, Scott (Emily) Page, Taylor (Kory) Page, Hannah (David) Johnson, Nathan Page, Krista Page, Kali Page, Jason Page, Ashley Page, Sydney Page, Michael (Noelle) Gouger, Matthew (Marissa Polisseni) Gouger; his sister, Barbara Willie; his brothers-in-law, Larry (Carol) Perrin, Rick (Adrienne) Perrin, and George (Judy) Wakefield; and several nieces and nephews and many dear friends in NY and Florida. Tom was a retiree of Rochester Telephone after 42 years. He was a US Navy Veteran. He enjoyed golf, playing cards, shuffleboard, the casino, Buffalo Bills and NY Yankees.

His Funeral Service was held November 28 at the Thomas E. Burger Funeral Home, Hilton. Interment in Lakeside Cemetery with military honors. Donations in his memory can be made to Hildebrandt Hospice Care Center, Attn: Donation, 3111 South Winton Road, Rochester, NY 14623-2905.

HOLLeY

•Sands, Mark D., age 59, died November 22, 2022 following a long illness. He was born February 13, 1963 in Rochester, a son of Joan Hart and the late Earl Sands, Sr. Mark loved motorcycles, especially Harley Davidsons, and working on cars. In addition to his father, he was predeceased by his brother Earl Sands, Jr. Mark is survived by his fiancé Jenna Nesbitt; sons Vincent Sands, Nicholas Sands, Harley Edkins; step-son Blake Huffer; his mother Joan; brothers Dennis Sands, Kenneth Sands; sisters Earline Lee, Donna Kilne, Mariellen Toman, Doris Greer; nephew Nick Franzese and his daughter Alyssa Franzese; grandchildren, nieces, nephews and cousins.

A Celebration of his Life will be held at a later date. Arrangements entrusted to the Christopher Mitchell Funeral Homes, Inc., Holley. To share a special memory of Mark, please visit www.mitchellfamilyfuneralhomes.com.

SPeNCerPOrT

•Hicks, Lynd T., died October 21, 2022, at age 73. Predeceased by his parents, George and Merion; son, Brian, and sister, Ruthann Hassett. Survived by his wife, Donna Bauer-Hicks; children, Tim (Corlis), Stacie (Alex) Miller, and Michael Evan Hicks; brother-in-law, Donald Hassett. He leaves several grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and cousins, and his dear friend, Ann Marie Gala.

His Funeral Service was held November 26 at the Walker Brothers Funeral Home, Spencerport. Donations in his memory can be made to the Spencerport Volunteer Firemen’s Association.

Therese P. Erath (Picard)

Spencerport: Therese P. Erath (Picard), died November 28, 2022, at age 93. Survived by her loving husband, Ronald Erath; children, Paula (David) Spencer, Daniel Erath, David (Cheryl) Erath, and Timothy Erath; grandchildren, James Spencer, Sarah Spencer, Evan Spencer, Brian (Shawna) Erath, Casey Erath, Kristen Erath, and her fiancée Jason; brother, Francois Volpé; sister-in-law, Maryanne Schu and nieces and nephews. For more information visit www.walkerbrothersfh.com

Visitation for Therese will be held Sunday, December 4, from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Walker Brothers Funeral Home, 15 West Avenue, Spencerport. Her Funeral Mass will be held Monday, December 5 at 10 a.m. at St. John the Evangelist Church, 55 Martha Street, Spencerport, followed by interment in St. John’s Cemetery. Donations in Therese’s name can be made to St. John the Evangelist Church, or to Hildebrandt Hospice Care, 2652 Ridgeway Avenue, Rochester NY 14626.

Teresa Schreiber Werth is a retired communications professional, certified wedding/funeral celebrant, freelance writer and published author. She initiates this Community Pandemic Poem Project as a means of bringing us together to reflect on our pandemic experiences, to promote healing, resilience, and hope and to foster a sense of our place in history.

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Churchville-Chili’s Varsity Vocals to perform holiday concerts

Churchville-Chili High School has six vocal ensembles for students to sing in. Three meet during the school day and Varsity Vocals is one of the three that meet after school. Varsity Vocals is a select ensemble featuring nine students. On Tuesday afternoons, they can be found rehearsing songs from the classical, contemporary, jazz, and musical theater genre – all unaccompanied by instruments other than their own voices.

In years past, the group has sung for Chamber of Commerce luncheons, produced CDs, as well as caroled through Chili-Paul Wegmans. Additionally over the years they have been hired to

sing at private events such as holiday parties.

Varsity Vocals is excited to return to the Cobblestone Hall on Saturday, December 17, at 1 p.m. to spread some holiday cheer. The group will be singing in the aisles of Wegmans the night before, Friday December 16, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Their winter concert will be at the C-C Performing Arts Center, 5786 Buffalo Road on Thursday, December 22, at 7 p.m.

All are welcome to come out to listen to Varsity Vocals this holiday season! Email their director, Erik Reinhart at ereinhart@cccsd.org, to have them to sing for your event.

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Holly Trolley Rides at the NY Museum of Transportation

Continuing its holiday tradition, the New York Museum of Transportation in Rush will welcome Santa and Mrs. Claus on Sundays December 11 and 18. They’re eager to meet the kids, pose for pictures, and join them on the museum’s trolley ride. Holiday decorations, complimentary cookies and hot chocolate, and the fondly-remembered Midtown Plaza Monorail will add to the fun in this unique celebration of the holidays.

Admission including the trolley ride is $15 adults, $12 for ages two through 12. Rides depart at 11 a.m., 11:45 a.m., 12:30, 1:15, 2:00 and 2:45 p.m. Reservations are required and can be made at http://nymtmuseum. org/christmas/.

The New York Museum of Transportation is located just 20 minutes south of Rochester at 6393 East River Road in Rush, and can be reached from I-390 exit 11.

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Curious, not judgmental, welcoming and affirming

Curious, not judgmental. Welcoming and affirming…Merton Williams

Middle School has been working hard to carry out these districtwide themes set forth at the beginning of the school year. On November 21 during lunches, the SADD (Students Against Destructive Decisions) Club started a “High 5 Campaign” during which students and staff made a pledge to: •Be…Curious •Be…Welcoming to others •Be…Non-judgmental

tie around their wrist as a reminder to support these goals and a positive atmosphere, and to maybe share a “high five” with someone they don’t know as they pass in the hallways.

Health/FaCS teachers are also reinforcing the themes in their classes and are selecting Students of the Month who display these qualities. At the end of the year, the students will have the opportunity to go on a field trip to clean up the trail from Turning Point Park to Ontario Beach.

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Andrew F. Morabito, HIS HearingInstrumentSpecialist

Anthony Buono, Brayden Petrosky, Abby Hopkins, Leanna Spagnola and Caden Adams launched a school-wide campaign to encourage others to be curious, non-judgmental, and welcoming as part of their SADD (Students Against Destructive Decisions) Club.

Jumping for joy

Village Elementary School students are jumping for joy because they have almost reached their fundraising goal in the Kids Heart Challenge for the American Heart Association. So far, jumpers have raised 92 percent of their goal of $7,000…that’s $6,926.27. Students have until December 14 to collect donations.

Top fundraiser Teagan Hackett, fourth grader, has raised over $2,000 by having her parents email their coworkers asking for donations. “I participate every year because it’s a good way to help kids with heart conditions,” she said.

Fourth grader Cole Yunger, also a top fundraiser, said he asks family and friends for donations so he can help kids who are in the hospital.

Physical education teacher Shannon Ingles has headed up the Kids Heart Challenge, formerly known as Jump Rope for Heart, for over 20 years. Village Elementary has participated for 38 years. “We kicked off our fitness unit in early November and the challenge is the culmination,” she said. Students learn about cardiovascular endurance and heart health. For the challenge, students can jump rope, jump on trampolines, hula hoop and use pogo sticks. Collecting donations is optional.

The Kids Heart Challenge focuses on whole body wellness, helping students improve their own health and better their character while raising life-saving donations for the American Heart Association to help kids facing heart-health issues.

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Sweden highway dept. moves to winter operations

The Sweden highway department will do its last leaf collection on Friday, December 9. Leaves in the town outside of the village should be raked to the edge of the road (not in ditches) by Thursday, December 8. There will not be another brush pick up until the spring.

The highway department has been busy installing snow fence and preparing its equipment for the snow and ice season. Residents of subdivisions may also notice the department installing markers at intersections to help cut back on lawn damage during plow operations.

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Brockport HS sends two students to perform with NYSSMA Conference All-State ensembles

Two Brockport High School juniors have been selected to perform with NYSSMA Conference AllState ensembles.

Junior Jason Kleehammer was selected as a NYSSMA Conference All-State Symphony Orchestra member in the Violin 1 section. This NYSSMA ensemble is highly selective and comprised of the finest musicians from all over New York State. Jason is a member of the Brockport High School’s String Orchestra, Chamber Orchestra, and Symphony Orchestra. Jason has performed as a member of the Hochstein Philharmonic and the Hochstein Youth Symphony Orchestra. He is a student of Joe Goehle and Shannon Nance and is the son of Diahn and Larry Kleehammer of Spencerport. Jason will perform with the All-State Symphony Orchestra the morning of Sunday, December 4, at Kodak Hall at the Eastman Theatre after three days of rehearsal with the entire group. Auditions for selection in the honors ensembles were held in the spring of 2022 at Webster Thomas High School.

Junior Phoebe Ha was selected as a NYSSMA Conference All-State Vocal Jazz ensemble member as a Soprano 1. This NYSSMA ensemble is highly selective as well, and she is one of three on her part selected from across the entire state. Phoebe is a member of the Brockport High School Choir, Brockport High School Orchestra, Chamber Orchestra, Symphony Orchestra, and MadVocals. Phoebe is a student of Joe Goehle and Liz Banner and is the daughter of Bruce and Sarah Ha of Brockport. Phoebe will perform with the vocal jazz ensemble, consisting of 24 singers and a trio, on the evening of Saturday, December 3, at The Theatre at Innovation Square after three days of rehearsal with the entire group. Auditions for selection in the honors ensembles were held in the spring of 2022 at Wayne Central High School.

Phoebe Ha and Jason Kleehammer

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Village Elementary fourth grader Teagan Hackett jumps on a trampoline during the Kids Heart Challenge. She has raised over $2,000 for the American Heart Association.

Fourth grader Cole Yunger shows off his hula hoop skills during Village Elementary School’s Kids Heart Challenge, which focuses on whole body wellness.

Saints Sports Boosters present Outstanding Teammate Awards

This fall, the Saints Sports Booster Club (SSBC) partnered again with Mark’s Pizzeria in North Chili to highlight and honor outstanding varsity athletes from fall teams. Coaches selected athletes who they thought exemplified what it meant to be an “Outstanding Teammate.” Each Outstanding Teammate was presented with a free large pizza award and a

Certificate of Excellence on November 14 at the SSBC meeting, with their families, coaches, and team managers in attendance. The ChurchvilleChili Saints Sports Booster Club, the Churchville-Chili school community, and families are very proud of the district’s entire sports program and look forward to a successful winter and spring season.

Outstanding Teammates:

•Develop real relationships with other athletes.

•Are willing to play any role on the team.

•Always work hard to improve.

•Lead by example.

•Always come prepared.

•Understand their strengths and weaknesses.

•Always have a positive attitude.

•Hold themselves and others accountable.

•Do extra work.

•Always give 100% effort.

Outstanding Teammate Award winners for the Fall Season 2022 are:

•Fall Cheer – Ashlyn Broussard

•Cross Country Girls – Kathryn Schauber

•Cross Country Boys – Emmett Backmann

•Football – Sam Weilert

•Girls Golf (not pictured) – Brooke Collom

•Girls Soccer – Katerina Dembeyiotis

•Boys Soccer – Tavio DiRose

•Swimming & Diving Girls – Sydney Burnett

•Tennis Girls (not pictured) – Tori Zvatkay

•Girls Volleyball (not pictured) – Cy Fox

•Boys Volleyball – Cooper Kaupelis.

Duffy recognized as key driver of NYS economic development

Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Bob Duffy has been recognized by City & State NY as a key leader driving economic development in New York State on its 2022 Economic Development Power 100 list.

The Economic Development Power 100, published by the politics and policy magazine City & State, recognizes the most influential elected officials, business executives, policymakers, academics, advocates, and others who are creating jobs and improving the economic wellbeing of all New Yorkers.

As President and CEO of Greater Rochester Chamber, Duffy has focused on ensuring prosperity for Greater Rochester and the Finger Lakes, with a

particular focus on talent retention and workforce development. Most recently, Duffy has led Greater Rochester Chamber’s talent strategy programs which include initiatives such as Greater ROC Remote, CampusROC, Veterans Connect, and more. Duffy is also recognized as a champion for advancing DEI efforts and working with elected leaders to advocate for businesses and business growth in the region.

Duffy said, “It is a true honor to be recognized on this list with so many great leaders in New York State economic development. The future is bright because of the work these individuals are doing to provide equitable development for businesses and talent. Thank you to City & State NY for including

me on the 2022 Economic Development Power 100, and to my team at Greater Rochester Chamber for all of their hard work to drive our goals. I also want to recognize Assembly Member Harry Bronson and Sujatha Ramanujan, managing director of Luminate Accelerator, for the great work they are doing in our region that earned them a spot on this list. This honor, along with our organization’s recent re-accreditation with five-star distinction from the U.S. Chamber, validates all of the hard work we put in day after day for businesses in our region and the people who live and work here.”

away for the winter?

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Bob Duffy

Middle School continues

Launched in 2016, Churchville-Chili Middle School’s career preparation program Career Connections has become an integral learning experience for curious fifth and sixth graders as they begin to consider their future goals and plans. Thanks to the participation of many professionals and experts from local businesses, organizations, and educational centers, the program has introduced hundreds of students to scores of potential career paths.

The program has been organized and guided by Enrichment Specialists Patti Saucke, Andrea Lynch, and Stephanie Ricci. It features hands-on activities with experts in diverse fields, from architecture and theatre to computer programming, advanced manufacturing, and robotics. Students participate in several different workshops based on their interests. It is often their first, and most memorable, introduction to the exciting variety of career options. Lynch said, “One of our eighth graders walked by a workshop the other day and immediately recognized it. He stopped to tell us that Career Connections was his favorite day of sixth grade.”

“Presenters sometimes don’t realize the immense impact they are having on our students,” she said. “Like the student who said after a workshop, ‘Thank you for introducing me to my perfect career that I didn’t know even existed.’ How awesome is that?”

Said Lynch, “Research has shown that the earlier we start exposing students to career pathways, the better chance we have of helping students to not only see relevance with what they are learning in

school, but also helping them to understand the possibilities for career pathways as they move up into the high school.”

As students progress, the district’s schools continue to provide opportunities and support, like Grades 7-8 Middle School trips to the Career and Technical Education Center at WEMOCO, Ninth Grade Academy Career Day (that brings professionals in from all over the community to speak directly with students), and many more targeted college and career-oriented events, clubs, and formal Career Counseling at the Senior High School.

“The past year has been challenging for the Career Connections program,” said Saucke. “Professionals at local companies and organizations are focused on core business. Their time is at a premium. We understand that. The amazing folks who find the time to work with us to support our students are really heroes.”

Anyone who would like to be a hero, recruit future employees for their company, or introduce the next generation to their chosen field, can contact Andrea Lynch at alynch@cccsd.org and volunteer to host a Career Connections workshop (or fill out the form at https://forms.gle/yGRp2MUt9hcvdGBc6 to be contacted by the enrichment team). Retirees, parents, alumni, or community members with experience to share are welcomed. Upcoming workshops include healthcare, energy, agriculture, food service, law, public safety, construction, engineering, communication, and the arts.

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Rochester Technology and Manufacturing’s Richard Turner spoke to fifth and sixth grade students about career opportunities and regional apprenticeship programs in advanced manufacturing.

Visitors Matt Brunelle and Caitlin Marcellus (shown here) from Optimax shared optic samples and introduced students to careers in manufacturing high precision optics for aerospace, medical, defense, or digital technologies.

In a recent Electronics, Robotics, and Computer Programming Career Connections, students explored HTML coding and web design with Mastodon Design’s Sr. Software Engineer Avezou Petit-Frere.

Instructional Technology Coach Mike Neumire and members of Greater Rochester Robotics Team 340 challenged Career Connections students to design programming code for robots.

HELP WANTED – FULL TIME Town of Riga Highway Department

The Town of Riga has an opening for a Motor Equipment Operator (MEO). Class A CDL license preferred. Class B CDL with Air Brake Endorsement is minimum qualification. Two-year experience in operation of construction tools, equipment, and manual labor minimum. Snow plowing, mechanical aptitude, ability to lift 75 lbs. repeatedly is required. Applicant must be able to work all shifts with 24-hour call-in availability and must be able to work under extreme weather conditions. Applications are available at the Riga Town Hall, 6460 Buffalo Rd., at the Highway Department, 6475 Buffalo Rd. or at www.townofriga.com. Return completed applications to Town of Riga Highway Department, 6475 Buffalo Road, Churchville, NY 14428

Hawley responds to alleged nursing home neglect at The Villages of Orleans

Assemblyman Steve Hawley (R,C,IBatavia) spoke on December 1 about a recently-filed lawsuit against The Villages of Orleans Health and Rehabilitation Center, a nursing home in Albion, by Attorney General Letitia James. “The Villages’’ has been accused of financial fraud that has caused significant harm and neglect to its residents. This lawsuit has brought to attention companies that take advantage of New York state’s Medicaid program, and the need for better oversight on hospice care facilities.

“This alleged behavior by people who are responsible for the protection

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of our elderly must not be tolerated in our state,” Hawley said. “Our older generations have had to deal with tremendous pressure for the past few years due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This issue places unnecessary stress on our citizens who deserve our utmost respect and continued protection. My office will certainly keep a watchful eye on nursing homes in our district to ensure the safety of New York’s elderly population. Our office will continue our steadfast support of residents, families and employees of nursing home concerns, as we did during the Pandemic.”

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Legal Notice Town of Sweden

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that, pursuant to the provisions of Section 267 of the Town Law and the Zoning Ordinance of the Town of Sweden, a meeting will be held by the Zoning Board of Appeals of the Town of Sweden, at the Town offices, 18 State Street, Brockport, New York, commencing at 5 p.m. on Thursday, December 15, 2022, to discuss rezoning application for land on Colby Street and to approve meeting minutes of November 17, 2022.

Information is on file at the Town of Sweden offices and may be inspected during regular business hours.

TOWN OF SWEDEN

Mary Ann Thorpe, Chairperson Zoning Board of Appeals

Legal Notice of Public Hearing Village of Churchville

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE, that the Planning Board of the Village of Churchville, New York, will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, December 14, 2022 at 7:00 p.m., in the meeting room at the Village Hall, 23 East Buffalo Street, Churchville, New York, to consider the following:

Application of Star Properties of NY, LLC/Star of the West Milling Company for proposed Site Plan and Subdivision approval for new flour mill processing building, truck deck scale/building, mill feed loadout, gravel parking lot and emergency exit driveway to Howard Avenue with regard to property known as 35 South Main Street (Tax Acct No. 143.13-2-45.11, 143.13-252, 143.13-2-53, 143.13-2-54, 143.13-2-56 and 143.-132-58), Churchville, New York,

All interested parties are invited to attend. The application and any maps, documents or materials filed therewith may be examined in the Office of the Village Clerk, 23 East Buffalo Street, Churchville, New York, during regular business hours.

This year Lift Bridge Book Shop is celebrating our 50 year anniversary! Thank you to our staff, friends, family and patrons for all you have done to help us get here. Without your kindness and support this would not be possible. A special thank you to the original owners, Pat & Archie Kutz. Not only are they our mentors but they are also one of our biggest advocates. As always, don’t forget to shop small. Support your local community! From our family to yours, we wish you a happy and healthy holiday season.

– Sarah & John Bonczyk, Owners of Lift Bridge Book Shop 45 Main Street, Brockport, NY 14420 (p) 585-637-2260

Holiday Hours Mon-Sat 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Sunday 12 p.m.-4 p.m. liftbridgebooks.com #liftbridgebookshop @liftbridgebooks

Canandaigua National Corporation appoints new director

The Canandaigua National Corporation (CNC) Board of Directors has unanimously appointed attorney Erika J. Duthiers as Director.

“Erika’s legal expertise in compliance and her community leadership will be invaluable as Canandaigua National Bank and Trust builds on its commitment as a leader in banking and community engagement throughout our service area,” said CNB President and CEO Frank Hamlin III.

Ms. Duthiers currently serves as the Assistant Vice President for Compliance & Ethics and Deputy General Counsel at The Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT). She led the university’s compliance with laws, regulations, and internal policies, as well as assisting the General Counsel with legal matters.

“I’m honored to join Canandaigua National Bank’s Board of Directors, and I look forward to helping continue its long legacy of excellence in banking and community leadership,” said Ms. Duthiers.

She is active in the Rochester community and has held leadership roles on several nonprofit boards and professional organizations. She was honored as one of the 2017 Top Women in Law, a 2015 ATHENA Young Professional Award® finalist, a 2011 Forty Under 40 honoree, and was selected by the Democrat & Chronicle as

one of Rochester’s Emerging African American Leaders in 2009. She holds a BA from Manhattan College and a JD from Albany Law School of Union University.

Founded in 1887, Canandaigua National Bank & Trust is the region’s only local, full-service, communityowned financial institution, with twenty-five branches in Ontario and Monroe counties, as well as three Financial Services Offices, located in Canandaigua, Bushnell’s Basin, and downtown Rochester. Together they offer a full range of financial services for individuals, businesses, municipalities, and not-for-profit organizations. For more information, visit CNBank.com.

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Any person with special needs who wishes to attend the meeting is asked to notify the Village Clerk three (3) days in advance so that special accommodations may be made.

November 23, 2022 Sue Davis, Chairperson Planning Board

Legal Notice

Town of Clarkson Public

Hearing

Local Law #6-2022

A LOCAL LAW TO PROVIDE FOR THE ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT OF THE NEW YORK STATE UNIFORM FIRE PREVENTION AND BUILDING CODE AND THE STATE ENERGY CONSERVATION CODE IN THE TOWN OF CLARKSON

Please take notice that the Town Board of the Town of Clarkson will hold a public hearing at the Town Hall, 3710 Lake Road, Clarkson, New York, at 6:00 p.m. on December 13, 2022, to consider the adoption of the following Local Law:

Local Law #6-2022: A LOCAL LAW TO PROVIDE FOR THE ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT OF THE NEW YORK STATE UNIFORM FIRE PREVENTION AND BUILDING CODE AND THE STATE ENERGY CONSERVATION CODE IN THE TOWN OF CLARKSON

This Local Law, if adopted, replaces existing Chapter 52 of the Clarkson Code in order to comply with directives from the State of New York.

The text of this proposed local law is on file in the Office of the Town Clerk, and may be inspected during normal business hours.

All interested parties will be given the opportunity to be heard.

Dated: November 28, 2022

SUSAN HENSHAW TOWN CLERK

Legal Notice Town of Sweden Permissive Referendum Authorize Purchase of 2023 F-550XL Dump Truck from Highway Equipment Reserve

WHEREAS, a Reserve was established for Highway Equipment on December 13, 2005; and

WHEREAS, the Highway Superintendent has requested the purchase of a 2023 Ford F-550XL 4x4 truck through the Onondaga County Bid, ONGOV-106-19 2023 for seventy-eight thousand two hundred ninety-three and five hundredths dollars ($78,293.05) from Van Bortel Ford, 71 Marsh Road, East Rochester, NY 14445; and

WHEREAS, there are funds available in the Highway Equipment Reserve for the purchase of the truck.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED: Sec. 1. That the Town Board of the Town of Sweden does hereby authorize the expenditure of up to seventy-eight thousand two hundred ninety-three and five hundredths dollars ($78,293.05) for the purchase of a 2023 Ford F550XL 4x4 truck through the Onondaga County Bid, ONGOV-106-19 2023.

Sec. 2. That pursuant to Section 6-C of the General Municipal Law, this expenditure is subject to permissive referendum.

By Order of the Sweden Town Board Karen M. Sweeting, Town Clerk November 30, 2022

Legal Notice

New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Notice of Complete Application

Date: 11/23/2022

Applicant: ORLEANS COUNTY 14016 ST RTE 31 W STE 201 ALBION, NY 14411

Facility: ST RTE 237 BRIDGE OVER BALD EAGLE CREEK|2800 FT SO OF ST RTE 237 & LAKE SHORE RD INTERSECTION KENDALL, NY

Application ID: 8-3430-00301/00001

Permits(s) Applied for: 1 - Section 401 - Clean Water Act Water Quality Certification

Project is located: in KENDALL in ORLEANS COUNTY

Project Description:

Applicant proposes to replace existing Route 237 bridge over Bald Eagle Creek in the town of Kendall. Total fill proposed below Mean-High water line (MHWL) is approximately 225 cubic yards. Total disturbance includes 4,418 square feet.

Availability of Application Documents:

Filed application documents, and Department draft permits where applicable, are available for inspection during normal business hours at the address of the contact person. To ensure timely service at the time of inspection, it is recommended that an appointment be made with the contact person.

State Environmental Quality Review (SEQR) Determination

Project is an Unlisted Action and will not have a significant impact on the environment. A Negative Declaration is on file. A coordinated review was not performed.

SEQR Lead Agency None Designated

State Historic Preservation Act (SHPA) Determination

The proposed activity is not subject to review in accordance with SHPA. The application type is exempt and/or the project involves the continuation of an existing operational activity.

DEC Commissioner Policy 29, Environmental Justice and Permitting (CP-29)

It has been determined that the proposed action is not subject to CP-29.

Availability For Public Comment Comments on this project must be submitted in writing to the Contact Person no later than 12/15/2022 or 15 days after the publication date of this notice, whichever is later.

Contact Person LOGAN M STRATTON NYSDEC 6274 E Avon-Lima Rd Avon, NY 14414

Erika J. Duthiers

ST. JOHN LUTHERAN CHURCH

1107 Lake Road West Fork Hamlin, NY 14464 585-964-2550

3rd ANNUAL BLUE CHRISTMAS SERVICE Sunday, December 11th, 3PM

If you’re not feeling merry and bright this holiday season, if you’re sad or feeling overwhelmed, if you could use a break from all the glitz and artificial cheer, if you’re not feeling much like celebrating, this service is for you. Come join us as we go to our Lord for comfort and peace.

“For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given; Isaiah 9:6

Area Worship Services

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 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

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 rev brandi@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 BAPTIST CHURCH

We are over 202 years young! Join us to renew and refresh your faith with a warm, friendly, caring group of people! Learn about the Bible and live abundantly. We have a wonderful choir and special music during worship. We have strong mission and outreach to others through local, regional and world-wide mission partners.We invite you to join us for worship Sunday mornings at 10:30 AM*. ZOOM Worship is offered for those who cannot attend in person. Nursery care available. Active Youth Ministry: Sunday School at 9:55 AM in the Children’s Resource Room. *Due to Covid restrictions, masks are required for all children over 2 years of age until further notice. In addition to Sunday School, our Director of Children’s Ministry, Dale Shonk, conducts “Kids Faith Discovery” for school age children every Wednesday evening 6:20-7:30 PM. Join the fun! Bible Study on Thursdays from 6:15 to 7 PM. We are located near the intersection of Colby and Washington Streets at 721 Washington Street, Spencerport, NY 14559. Interim Pastor, Rev. Cliff Houston. Music Director: Suzanne Feuerherm. For more information, contact us at 585-3521077 or visit our website at www.obcny.org. See you on Sunday!

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.” Sunday worship is at 10AM live in our sanctuary, 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 5 pm Saturdays or Sundays at 7:45 am, 9:30 am, and 11:15 am. Many great opportunities to learn about the Holy Bible, and groups for families and children of all ages, including Catechesis of the Good Shepherd (playcentered, hands-on Christ-experiences). Daily Mass in the morning on Tuesday and Thursday at 8 am, and in evening on Wednesday and Friday at 6:30 pm. Confessions Wednesday and Friday 5:30 to 6 pm and Saturday 3:45 to 4:30 pm. Adoration Thursdays 1 to 6 pm and Sundays 1:30 to 4 pm. Sung Evening Prayer Sundays at 4 pm. On first Saturdays, morning Mass is at 9 am. More details, videos, and sample preaching 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 8 PM. Weekend Schedule: Saturday Confession 2:30-3:30 PM; Rosary 3:30 PM; Mass 4 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 CHURCHST. MARk’S CHURCH

13 South Main Street, Holley16789 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. Wor ship 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.

Weddings and Engagements

Brown - MacMillan

Stephanie L. brown and ryan A. mac lan were united in marriage October 8, 2022 at Three brothers Winery in Geneva, NY.

The bride is the daughter of michael and Donna brown of Churchville. The groom is the son of Keith and beth macm of Chili.

The maid of honor was Jillian Lynch, f riend of the bride. b ridesmaids were Courtney Kozloski, missy Volonino, Jessica mcCoy, Denise polaski and melanie Keltz, all longtime friends of the bride.

T he best man was Tyler m ac m illan, brother of the groom. Groomsmen were J ack b arraco, Chris Leonard and Cody macNaughton, friends of the groom, Daniel Gallemit and Curt boshnack, who served in the marines with the groom, and matthew Schwartz, brother-in-law.

The wedding was officiated by Courtney Kozloski, friend and bridesmaid.

Stephanie is a 2010 graduate of Churchville-Chili High School, 2014 graduate of University at buffalo and 2017 graduate of Duke University. She is currently employed as a software architect at manning & Napier.

ryan is a 2008 graduate of ChurchvilleChili High School, was a United States