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Souper Bowl V held at Sweden-Clarkson Recreation Center

Abe’s Restaurant came out on top at Souper Bowl V with their Bacon Cheddar Burger Soup.

About 160 hungry folks were looking forward to the soup tasting at the SwedenClarkson Recreation Center on Saturday, January 20. Listening to conversations on site, they weren’t disappointed.

The event, which was sponsored by the Sweden Senior Association, Inc. (SSAI) and staffed by 40 member-volunteers, raised funds for producing and donating quilts and sleeping bags (300 per year), dresses and knitwear to help those in need in Rochester area hospitals, battered women’s shelters, nursing homes and foreign countries. The Sweden Senior Singers, who perform at area locations, also benefited from the Souper Bowl proceeds.

Who wouldn’t want to sample hot soup on a winter day? Many, many thanks to the following eateries who made it possible by each donating two gallons of their delicious signature soups for the occasion: 58 Main, Brockport (broccoli cheddar); Abe’s, Spencerport (bacon cheddar burger); Brockport Diner, Brockport (Italian wedding soup); Corona’s, Brockport (chicken tortilla); The Dakota, Hilton (chicken vegetable); Farmer’s Table, Hamlin (autumn harvest w/wild rice); The

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Each Souper Bowl V ticket holder had one vote to choose their favorite soup. The top three winners were #1 Bacon Cheddar Burger from Abe’s; #2 Chicken Tortilla from Corona’s and #3 Brazilian Black Bean from Java Junction.

Several donors contributed to Souper Bowl V, including Walmart, Wegman’s, Jim Whipple (apples), Chet Fery (rolls), McDonald’s, Wendy’s and Burger King.

The proceeds from this event benfited the Sweden Senior Association, Inc. (SSAI) for senior programs and making contributions to local charities and two scholarships for Brockport High School students.

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SFD holding public meeting about paid Fire Chief position

by Tami Raco On Thursday, February 8, at 7 p.m., the Spencerport Fire District will hold a public hearing regarding the possibility of creating a paid Fire Chief position at the department.

According to Joe Muniz, SFD Commissioner, this hearing will take place at the start of the district’s regular monthly meeting. The hearing will open the meeting and will outline the plan, share where this request came from, as well as discuss the budgetary considerations. There will be a brief question and answer opportunity open to the public following the presentation.

“We hope to answer the main questions and concerns during the presentation but will also provide time to answer questions to the public before we move forward in the monthly meeting,” said Muniz.

The meeting will be held at Fire Station #1, 175 Lyell Avenue, Spencerport, and all are welcome to attend.

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Nine Hilton High School studentartists, and four student-artists from Merton Williams Middle School had their work on display at the annual Start Here Exhibition at RIT’s Bevier Gallery. Start Here is an exhibition of outstanding student work from high schools and middle schools in the Rochester and Finger Lakes region.

The show opened on January 19, and four High School artists received awards: •Christina Bettin, 12th grade, won the RIT School of Art’s 2D Art Education Award for her oil pastel painting, “The Baker.”

•Maya Indelicato, 12th grade, won the RIT School for American Crafts’ Metals and Jewelry Design Award for her sculptural jewelry work, “Everlasting Decay.”

•Bronte Jones, 12th grade, won the RIT School of Photographic Sciences’ Visual Media Award for her photographic work, “Beyond the Frame.”

•Olivia O’Connor, 11th grade, won the RIT School of Art’s 3D Medical-Illustration Award for her mixed media sculpture, “Long Live.”

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At its January 23 meeting, the Hilton Board of Education adopted a set of Cadet Intentional Values that will replace the district’s mission and vision statements. “We continue to move forward in our work to improve organizational culture as part of our five-year Strategic Plan,” said Superintendent Dr. Casey Kosiorek. “This organizational culture includes the development of intentional values using the input we collected from students, teachers, and community members.”

The intentional values will be embedded into every aspect of district operations. For example, the district will hire, teach, and build budgets based on these values; and support students, staff, and community members in becoming these values.

“The goal in replacing the mission and vision is to have authentic values that sincerely resonate with people – articulate, explicitly stated values that glue and connect our entire learning community,” added Kosiorek.

“It is important that our intentional values are understood on a personal level by everyone in our organization and community.”

The Cadet Intentional Values are: •INTEGRITY: Upholding the highest standards of honesty, transparence, and ethical behavior in all our interactions and decision-making.

•WELCOMING & AFFIRMING: Fostering an inclusive and supportive environment where diversity is celebrated, and every individual is valued, and respected.

•PEOPLE FIRST: Prioritizing the well-being and growth of students, staff, and all members of our learning community by placing their needs, perspectives, and aspirations at the forefront of our work together.

•LIFELONG LEARNING: Cultivating a culture of continuous growth, curiosity, and adaptability, encouraging students and educators alike to pursue knowledge, skills, and personal development.

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“We are incredibly proud of all the artists chosen to have their work included in this amazing exhibition,” said Bill Smith, Art Department coordinator.

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Feather and Fur at the Seymour Library During the month of February, Al and Brenda Cretney will have their works on display at the Seymour Library, 161 East Avenue, Brockport.

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Al has been carving all types of birds since he was in his fifties.

The birds he has chosen for the show are decoys, song birds, owls and more. Brenda has been painting with watercolor since she retired from teaching. Most of her paintings are of animals or animals with their people. Stop by the Seymour Library this month to see their work.

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SUNY Brockport to host Town Hall on Solar Eclipse plans February 5 SUNY Brockport will host a Town Hall to discuss its plans for the April 8 Total Solar Eclipse with community members from 7 to 8 p.m. on Monday, February 5, in the Tower Fine Arts Mainstage Theatre on Holley Street.

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SUNY Brockport announced that it is selling event passes for those wishing to view the solar eclipse on the Brockport campus. See https://www2.brockport. edu/eclipse/ for more information.

The town hall offers community members the opportunity to learn more about the university’s plans and ask questions of organizers.

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Brockport CSD audit report findings The Office of the New York State Comptroller conducted an audit to determine whether the Brockport Central School District (District) Board of Education (Board) and District officials effectively managed fund balance and reserves. (2023M-107).

The comptroller’s key findings and recommendations are printed below.

Key Findings The Board and District officials were not transparent with taxpayers and did not effectively manage fund balance and reserves. From the 2017-18 through 2021- 22 fiscal years: •The approved budgets made it appear as though the Board needed to appropriate fund balance and reserves and increase real property taxes by 13 percent to close projected budget gaps. However, the District incurred operating surpluses in each of those five years, totaling $20.9 million.

•The Board overestimated appropriations by more than $30 million (8 percent) and underestimated revenues by a total of $8.7 million (4 percent).

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•Five reserves had unreasonably high balances totaling $24.5 million that were not needed or used in many years, and the debt reserve in the debt service fund had $700,000 in unidentified money that should be returned to the general fund.

•The District did not have comprehensive written reserve reports or plans, or written multiyear financial and capital plans, inhibiting effective financial management.

Key Recommendations •Adopt budgets that include reasonable estimates and reduce overfunded reserves.

•Provide an adequate annual reserve report and adopt written multiyear financial and capital plans.

District officials generally agreed with the recommendations and indicated they will take corrective action.

The complete audit report along with the District’s formal response can be found at htps://bcs1.org/ Page/1278.

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Brockport Superintendent addresses audit findings You may be aware that our District was recently audited by the New York State Comptroller. The comptroller regularly conducts audits of school districts. While not every district audit has the same focus areas, our audit focus area contains similar findings and language as other districts across New York State.

First, it is important to clarify that some news agencies inaccurately summarized the audit findings using phrases such as, “hid money” or “pocketing a surplus.” At no time did our District hide money or pocket a surplus. Furthermore, all school districts in New York State are required annually to report detailed financial information in multiple formats throughout the year. Brockport complies with required reporting and at no time did any New York State agency ever respond with any concerns.

Our official audit response underscores our commitment to a conservative budgeting approach, a strategy aimed at ensuring fiscal responsibility towards our taxpayers while safeguarding against fiscally driven staff reductions, program cuts, or an inability to maintain and enhance our facilities.

Over the past 17 budget years, there has been an average levy increase of 1.97 percent, with two years (2010-11 and 2016-17) experiencing no tax levy increase.

It is important to note that the audit did not acknowledge the financial challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic. During the 2020-2021 school year, New York State school districts were required to strategically plan for an anticipated 20 percent reduction of state aid. This coupled with unexpected, significant one-time federal funding received during the pandemic was a crucial factor that influenced our financial landscape. Similar to numerous other school districts, the budgetary complexities arising from unfilled staff positions, encompassing both teaching and non-teaching roles due to this unique event, were and continue to be challenging.

In addition to the pandemic financial challenges, the New York State school district foundation aid controversy has contributed to aid predictions being tumultuously uncertain over the past several years. This past spring, it became clear that we fiscally navigated the pandemic uncertainties in a manner that supported addressing some of our District’s growth areas. These areas include but are not limited to the following: •Provided school supplies for all students in grades PK-12.

•Added back building based subs to offset sub shortages.

•Increased staff in Grades PK-5 to lower class size.

•Provided free meals for all students in grades PK-12.

•Purchased teacher selected ELA instructional materials in grades PK-8.

•Implemented 5 Full-Day Pre-K classes.

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•Expanded our Pre-K program through increased community partners from 4 to 6.

•Purchased teacher selected Math instructional materials in grades PK-8.

•Implemented salary increases (above and beyond the annual contractual increases) for all employees to address employee retention and hiring challenges.

•Installed interactive display devices in every learning space.

•Added high school classes for students.

•Approved 2021 Capital Improvement Project (with no additional taxpayer impact as a result of using established reserve funds).

•Approved 2023 Capital Improvement Project (with no additional taxpayer impact as a result of using established reserve funds).

This year, our District experienced a significant student enrollment increase for the first time in many years. We believe this increase is a result of the dedication of our entire staff as well as our recent improvements. Not only is this student enrollment increase a point of pride for our District, but it has also stabilized our foundation aid for the upcoming school year.

Prior to the audit, District Administration, the Board of Education and District auditors engaged in discussion on how best to utilize reserves to close a potential $20 million gap in building aid to minimize taxpayer impact on future capital projects.

The most challenging future capital improvement work, which is quickly becoming a priority, is our District’s swimming pool. While located at our high school, our District’s swimming pool is utilized for swim instruction in grades 1-12, our athletic teams extracurricular clubs, and our community. Our pool’s current state necessitates replacement at a projected cost exceeding $62 million. The maximum aid from NYSED is $44 million.

As you may know, New York has mandated that by 2027, any new school buses must be zero emissions; and by 2035, the school bus fleet statewide should be all-electric. In addition to the buses costing more than double the cost of our current buses, this transition requires significant construction to provide additional electric power to our transportation facility as well as to each bus for charging. This New York State electric bus requirements comes with a projected cost for our District that exceeds $40 million for buses alone.

Looking ahead, it is imperative that our future budgets continue to prioritize continuous improvement in student programming, adequate staffing, resources, professional development, and competitive salaries for employee retention and hiring.

Thank you for your continued support.

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•The Monroe County Health Department’s Improving Addiction Coordination Team offers a free, one-hour opioid overdose prevention training course on the first Wednesday of every month.

Learn how the epidemic is impacting your community, the addiction cycle, and the physiological changes substance use has in a person’s body.

Participants receive a naloxone kit at the end of the training and are taught how to use it. Visit http://tinyurl.com/mrxbvufe to learn more and register for an in-person or online class.

•Second annual CPR and first aid training class on Sunday, February 25, noon to 3 p.m., at the Lion Charlie Maier Lodge, 2806 Roosevelt Highway (Lions Way), Hamlin. Cost is $35 per person for two-year certification. Call or text Sharon Steigerwald at 716-378-9456 to register. Sponsored by the Hamlin Democratic Committee and Hamlin Recreation.

•Lifestyle as Medicine Lecture with Dr. T. Colin Campbell presenting “Why is Nutrition Not Taught or Respected in the Medical System?” on Tuesday, February 13, from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. via Zoom. Free with optional donation. Go to https://rochesterlifestylemedicine.org/calendar for details and to register.

Events

•Brockport Central PTSA presents “Ask Mr. Bruno,” a Q&A session with the Superintendent of Brockport CSD, on Wednesday, February 7, 6 p.m., at the Hill School Cafetorium. This event provides the opportunity for a constructive, open dialogue about the school district.

•Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper on February 13 from 4:30 until 6:30 p.m. at Parma Greece United Church of Christ, 1211 Manitou Road at the Latta Road intersection. The menu will include three pancakes, two pieces of breakfast meat, applesauce, and beverages. Gluten-free pancakes and plant-based ‘meats’ will also be available. The event is open to the public at no charge, however, a free-will offering will be gratefully accepted. For information, call the Parma Greece UCC office at 585-392-6120.

•Free Planetarium Show, Totality, on Friday, February 16, 6 p.m., at the SUNY Brockport Planetarium (Lennon 134). Doors open at 5:45 p.m. Learn about the night sky and some of the things visible in it then find out more about the upcoming total solar eclipse.

•The Village of Brockport is offering several free snowshoeing excursions along the Empire State Trail this winter as part of the On The Canals program. Excursions begin at 1 p.m. on February 11, February 18, and February 22. Suitable for beginners of any age and fitness level; if you can walk, you can snowshoe. Registration is required to reserve equipment. If there isn’t enough snow to snowshoe, the excursion will become a hike. Go to https://onthecanals.com/western-new-york-activities/ for details and to register.

•Free community concert at Greece Baptist Church, 1230 Long Pond Road, on Thursday, February 15, at 7 p.m. Performer is Ann Mitchell Jazz. The church offers free parking, with close handicapped access. For information, call 585966-2660 or visit jazz901.org.

•The Penfield Symphony Orchestra will present a concert, “Star-Crossed Lovers,” on February 12 at 7:30 p.m. at the Penfield High School Auditorium, 25 High School Drive, Penfield. Tickets cost $15 for adults and can be purchased online at www. penfieldsymphony.org, by phone at 585-872-0774, and at the door on the night of the concert. Tickets are $1 for students of any age with a student ID. Group rates are available for parties of six or more.

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•Spencerport Rotary Club is sponsoring the Spencerport Stars and Stripes program. On four holidays – Memorial Day, Flag Day, Independence Day, and Veterans Day – a club member will place a 3’ x 5’ U.S. flag on an 8’ wooden pole in your yard or at your business. It will be removed a few days later. Placement location must be within the Spencerport School District. Subscriptions are $75 and can be purchased online at www.

SpencerportStarsandStripes.org. Any questions, contact Colleen Farley, 489-0333 or colleen1031@ yahoo.com.

•Soup-to-go sale with car-side service on Wednesday, February 14, 4:30 to 5:30 p.m., at Adams Basin United Methodist Church, corner of Canal Road and Washington Street. Varieties are Cheeseburger, Beans & Greens, and Quinoa Lentil. Cost is $7 per pint, $12 per quart, and includes Italian bread. Pre-orders requested by Monday, February 12; call Cindy at 298-2754.

•The Kendall Lions Club is having a Chicken BBQ on February 10. Pick up dinners between noon and 2 p.m. at Kendall United Methodist Church. Proceeds will benefit the Amy Laureano Scholarship Fund. Tickets are $15 presale only

and can be purchased at the Kendall ES or JSHS main offices or by calling Phil at 585-749-6080.

•20th annual Hilton Evening of Jazz is Friday, February 9, 7 p.m., at the Hilton High School auditorium, 400 East Avenue. Featuring the Chris Minh Doky All Stars Band. Tickets are $25 and include performances by the Merton Williams Middle School and Hilton High School Jazz Ensembles. The event is a Hilton Music Boosters fundraiser. To purchase tickets, visit www. showtix4u.com or contact Jared Streiff at 3921000, ext. 2293.

•All-you-can-eat Breakfast on Sunday, February 11, 8 a.m. to noon, at Ferris-Goodridge Legion Post #330, 691 Trimmer Road, Spencerport.

Cost is $10 per person for adults, $5 for children 10 and under. Also out for display will be new monthly baskets. Raffle tickets will be available to purchase.

•Brockport High School Band presents An Evening of Jazz on Thursday, February 15, in the BHS cafeteria. Doors open at 4:30 p.m. Admission is free. Hear music by: Hilton School Top Brass at 5 p.m.; OMS Stage Band at 5:20 p.m.; OMS 7th/8th Jazz Ensemble at 5:45 p.m.; BHS Jazz Ensemble at 6:15 p.m.; Spencerport High School Jazz Ensemble at 6:45 p.m.; BHS Vocal Jazz at 7:15 p.m.; Brockport Big Band at 7:45 p.m.; Joey Stempien Big Band at 8:15 p.m.; and BHS Blue Notes at 8:45 p.m. Proceeds from concessions and raffles benefit Brockport Band Boosters. For information or to donate to the basket raffles, contact victoria.valente@bcs1.org.

•Forks & Skis, a charity ski event to benefit Foodlink, will be held March 1 at Hunt Hollow Ski Club in Naples. The event includes a day of skiing, great food, local beverages, live music, raffles, and Après Ski. Tickets are $150 ($100 for Hunt Hollow members). For more information and to purchase tickets, visit www.FoodlinkNY. org/ForksandSkis.

•Dreams from Drake is holding its 9th Annual Winter Gala, Life is Puzzle, to support children and teens coping with the loss of a sibling or parent. The event will be held Saturday, March 2, from 6 to 11 p.m. at Ridgemont Country Club.

Includes live music by Uptown Groove, dinner, an open bar, and desserts. Go to https://dreamsfromdrake.org/events/2024-winter-gala/ for information and to purchase tickets.

•Ferris Goodridge Legion Post #330 will be holding a Spring Craft Fair on Saturday, March 2, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., at 691 Trimmer Road Spencerport.

There will be several vendors offering products for sale. Soups and chili will be available for purchase along with breads, baked goods and beverages. Any vendors still looking to secure a spot must do so by February 18. For information and application form, call Karen McLaughlin at 4782827.

Government Meetings

•Chili: Conservation Board – February 5, 7 p.m., in the Town Hall Main Meeting Room.

•Churchville: Planning Board – February 7, 7 p.m.

•Clarkson: Planning Board – February 6, 7 p.m.; Zoning Board - February 7, 7 p.m.

•Hamlin: Planning Board – February 5, 7 p.m.

•Kendall: Town Board Workshop – February 6, 7 p.m.

•Parma: Planning Board – February 5, 7 p.m.; Town Board - February 6, 7 p.m.

•Riga: Planning Board – February 5, 7 p.m.

•Spencerport: Board of Trustees – February 7, 7 p.m.

Health/Help

•The Food Cupboard at First Presbyterian Church of Chili, 3600 Chili Avenue is open from 10 to 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, February 17, and the third Saturday of each month. Grocery Bags of food donated to those in need – currently serving around 80 families. Anyone interested in being a Food Cupboard Helper (packing bags, handing out food, etc.), making monetary donations, and/or donating peanut butter, cereal or crackers to this cause, contact the church at 585-889-9896.

•Community clothing closet will be open on Saturday, February 17, from 10 a.m. to noon at Ogden Presbyterian Church, 2400 South Union Street, Spencerport. All are welcome. For information, call 585-352-6802.

•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 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 410-8021 or 261-5280 with any questions.

Historical

• There will be no Parma Hilton Historical Society Program on February 12. The March program will feature the Underground Railroad.

•The Greece Historical Society presents the program, “WDKX Celebrates 50 Years,” on Tuesday, February 13, 7 p.m., at the Greece Central School District’s Transportation & Support Service Facil-

ity, 1790 Latta Road. Learn the story of Rochester’s oldest family-owned radio station, and its impact on the community. WDKX was founded 50 years ago by Andrew Langston who was the owner and general manager. His wife, Gloria, assisted with operations and together they made WDKX a fixture in the Rochester radio space. Their son, Andre Marcel Langston, continues to operate the station as the current general manager and is the scheduled speaker.

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. Preschool storytime with Mrs. Carlson is every Monday at 10:30 a.m. and features fun books, active songs, early literacy activities and playtime with friends. Digital Literacy of Rochester is at the library Mondays from noon to 3 p.m. providing tech help. Cookbook Club is Thursday, February 8, at 6:30 p.m. Valentine’s Day Exploding Box craft program for adults is Saturday, February 10, at 11 a.m. Fiber Arts program is Monday, February 12, from 3 to 5 p.m. Bring your own project or join group knitting and/or crocheting projects.

Sensory play for little ones is Thursday, February 15, from 1 to 2 p.m. and 6 to 7 p.m. Monthly Homeschool program is Wednesday, February 21, at 1 p.m. School break Dino-Mania program is Thursday, February 22, from 1 to 2:30 p.m. and 6 to 7:30 p.m. The library will be overflowing with dinosaur activities. Call 964-2320 to register for programs. Visit the library’s Facebook page or www.hamlinlibraryny.org for more information.

•Hoag Library is open Monday through Thursday 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Friday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. for browsing, computer lab, and fax/print/wireless print/copy/scan/notary. Download free eBooks, audiobooks, movies, music, and magazines on the Libby and Hoopla apps. Free Electric Vehicle (EV) charging stations available in the library parking lot. Earn your GED – free classes offered by Orleans/Niagara BOCES at Hoag Library. AAA Defensive Driving – several dates in 2024.

•Newman Riga Library, 1 South Main Street, Churchville, is open Mondays/Wednesdays/Fridays from 11 a.m. to 5 p. m.; Tuesdays/Thursdays 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Saturdays 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Eclipse Story Time – Saturday, February 10, at 11 a.m. Learn about the upcoming solar eclipse through hands-on activities, stories, and a craft.

Ms. Jenna will go over the basics of solar eclipses, read a story or two, and have a fun eclipse craft to do. Certified solar-viewing glasses will be given to program attendees. Best suited for children ages 4 to 12. Registration required – online or call the library. For more information, call 293-2009, go to newmanrigalibrary.org, or visit the library’s Facebook page.

• The Ogden Farmers’ Library, 269 Ogden Center Road, Spencerport, 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. (every third Friday opening at 10 a.m.). Adult Events: Importance of Queer Stories – February 3 at 2 p.m.; Book Group – February 13 at 2 p.m.; Perserving Family Letters – February 23 at 1 p.m.; Prepare for 2024 Eclipse with RMSC – February 26 at 6 p.m. Call 617-6181 to register. Find kids & teen events at facebook.com/ogdenfarmerslibrary.

•Parma Public Library, 7 West Avenue, Hilton is holding the following events (no registration unless indicated): Teen/Tween Craft Club: Wish Bracelets – Thursday, February 8, 6 to 7 p.m., for grades 6 and up, registration appreciated. Make a simple corded bracelet with beads for yourself or to give as a gift. Book Chat – Thursday, February 8, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Join library staff in the reading lounge to discuss your favorite books or what you’re currently reading. Crafternoon: Valentine’s Gnomes – Friday, February 9, 2 to 3:30 p.m., registration required.

Make a Valentine wood gnome decoration. All supplies provided. For information, call 392-8350 or visit www.parmapubliclibrary.org.

•The Seymour Library, 161 East Avenue, Brockport, 637-1050, holds several programs and events each week. For program information, visit seymourlibraryweb.org.

Meetings

•Brockport Fire District meets February 5, 6:30 p.m., at Station #3, 191 West Avenue, Brockport.

•Hilton-Parma Fire District meets February 7, 7:30 p.m., at the Hilton-Parma Fire Department, 120 Old Hojack Lane, Hilton. Open to the public.

•The Hamlin Lions Club meets every first and third Tuesday, 6 p.m., at the Farmers Table, 1700 Lake Road, Hamlin. Call President Lion Randy Paap at 585-370-4420 to find out how you can get involved.

Religion

•Spencerport Ecumenical Ministries will host a Community Ash Wednesday Service on February 14 at noon. The service will be held at Ogden Baptist Church, 721 Washington Street, Spencerport.

Everyone is welcome to attend.

School Board

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

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Countdown to the 2024 Solar Eclipse in Ogden

by Mike Zale, Ogden Town Supervisor It’s never too early to begin planning for what will surely be an extraordinary and memorable occasion coming up this year, the 2024 Solar Eclipse.

Eclipses have held cultural significance throughout history. Some cultures feared eclipses, interpreting them as a terrible crisis or an existential threat. Others celebrated and regarded them as an act of creation.

Today, we count down the days to a solar eclipse with excitement and anticipation for this natural phenomenon.

This year, Western New York is in the path of totality for this historic event, taking place on April 8. The duration of the totality will be up to four minutes and 27 seconds. That is nearly double that of the eclipse that occurred in 2017.

Due to our prime viewing location, Visit Rochester estimates we will see 350 to 500 thousand visitors to the Finger Lakes region for this breathtaking experience. This presents a tremendous opportunity to promote the businesses in our community and everything our region has to offer.

A Rochester Solar Eclipse Task force has been formed and many municipalities and businesses are already planning to host events during the eclipse event. Here in

the Town of Ogden, we are meeting with officials from the police and fire departments, EMS, businesses and other local stakeholders to plan and prepare for this spectacular occasion.

We want our residents and visitors to have a safe and enjoyable viewing experience and we are committed to ensuring just that.

Leading up to the eclipse, the Town of Ogden will be creating and distributing a map to highlight local businesses in the town. This map will notify residents about the events and activities being offered during the eclipse event and help them make an informed decision about where they would like to view this unforgettable spectacle. If you are planning to host an eclipse event or if you’d simply like to promote your business, consider sponsoring our 2024 Solar Eclipse Map. Those interested can contact me at Supervisor@ogdenny.com or stop by the Town Clerk’s Office to fill out a Town of Ogden Solar Eclipse Map Sponsorship Form. Completed sponsorship forms are due by Monday, February 19.

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Sweden Assessor will conduct 2024 update The Sweden Town Assessor has been notified by the New York State Office of Real Property Services (NYS ORPS) that a 2024 assessment update of residential, commercial and vacant properties is necessary in order to re-achieve an equalization rate of 100% and become eligible for assessment state aid.

The Town of Sweden last conducted a town-wide reassessment in 2022; previous town-wide reassessments were conducted in 2020 and 2018. Property values continue to rise sharply across the region. Last year, the Sweden Town Board decided against conducting a 2023 town-wide reassessment despite property value increases. Subsequently, Sweden was assigned an equalization rate of 93%. Without an update in 2024, the equalization rate will fall to the mid-80s.

Maintaining a 100% equalization rate is important both to the town and to taxpayers. Besides the NYS assessment aid to the town, the town’s share of sales tax and other aid is calculated in part upon assessed valuations. Some of that share of sales tax is applied as a credit against a property owner’s town tax bill.

Additionally, when a town is assigned a lower equalization rate, it creates inequities across multi-jurisdictional taxing authorities like the Brockport Central School District, the

Brockport Fire District and Monroe County. Finally, equalization rates affect bond ratings and a municipality’s fiscal stress score.

In order to reach the values calculated by NYS ORPS, Assessor Tammy Baker will be increasing most residential property values by about 22%. All commercial and vacant land properties will also be reassessed. Baker will mail notices to all property owners in mid-March notifying them of their new assessment. Following the notification, informal reviews will be held by appointment. Assessment challenges that cannot be resolved informally will be heard by the Board of Assessment Review on Grievance Day, Tuesday, May 28.

An increase in assessed valuation does not mean an increase in property taxes. Increases in property taxes happen when a taxing authority increases the tax levy. The taxing authorities that use Sweden’s assessments are: the Town of Sweden, the Village of Brockport, Monroe County, the Brockport Central School District and the Brockport Fire District.

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•Gavigan, Carolyn R., of Rochester, died January 25, 2024 at age 87. She was predeceased by her husband, Edward “Ronnie,” and her brother, Joseph Purvee. She is survived by her children, Ron (Laurie) Gavigan and Tom (Cheryl) Gavigan; and her grandchildren, Seamus and Rosaleigh. Carolyn graduated from Brockport High School in 1954. She worked in assembly and retired from Delco. She was a devout Catholic and a member of St. Leo the Great Church where she sang in the choir. She enjoyed music, dancing, hockey - especially the Rochester Americans, auto racing and traveling. She loved to organize get togethers and especially enjoyed spending time with her family and her friends.

Carolyn’s Funeral Mass was held February 3 at St. Leo the Great Catholic Church, 110 Old Hojack Lane, Hilton. Interment in Parma Union Cemetery. Donations can be made to Kirkhaven Nursing Home, 254 Alexander St., Rochester, NY 14607 or to St. Leo the Great Catholic Church, 110 Old Hojack Lane, Hilton, NY 14468 in her memory.

•McNall, John “Mac” Stuart, died January 31, 2024, at age 68, surrounded by his loving family. Mac was born September 17, 1955 to Thomas and Jacqueline McNall in Albion. Mac is survived by the love of his life, Sandra Monacelli McNall, and the family they built together: Matthew (Megan Johnson) McNall, Laurel (Tim Muck) McNall, Kayla (Branden Phelps) McNall, Rebecca (Adam) Grillo, Paula Miller, Steven (Carla) Miller, Samantha (Christopher) Flansburg. Mac was the best Bampa to Anna, Ella, Lena, Owen, Morgan, Grace, Lydia, Madelyn, Luke, and Rory. He was predeceased by his sister Marcia McNall Murphy. Surviving are his siblings Tom McNall Jr., Tracy (Mark) Picone, and brother-in-law, Charlie Murphy, along with in-laws, Richard (Terri) Monacelli, Daniel (Joyce) Monacelli, and Nancy (Gary) Moore. In addition to his siblings, nieces, and nephews, he leaves Beth McNall, the mother of his children. Mac will be dearly missed by his faithful four-legged companion, Mr. Buddy Oscar. Mac loved life and was an amazing family guy. He built a cottage on Lake Alice so family and friends could gather to make memories and enjoy life. Countless hours were spent boating, waterskiing, tubing, and fishing. He loved singing with his family and “The Terribles.” More recently, Mac and his brother would sing at Open Mic nights. Mac was the eternal salesman, starting with his family furniture store, McNalls, in Albion, Hilton, and finally, the Spencerport store. He also enjoyed his time at Stickley Furniture and Henredon before becoming a real estate agent. He was a people person and great lover of ice cream.

The family will receive friends at the Christopher Mitchell Funeral Homes, 21 West Avenue, Albion, Sunday, February 4 from 1 to 4 p.m. His Celebration of Life will be at the Albion Presbyterian Church at 1 p.m., Monday, February 5. Interment at the convenience of the family. Contributions in his memory can be made to Lewy Body Dementia Association, (www.lbda.org) and Palliative Care Program, U of R Medical Center, 601 Elmwood Avenue, Box 687, Rochester NY 14642.

To share a memory of Mac, visit www.mitchellfamilyfuneralhomes.com.

•McLaren, Teresa “Teri” M. (Swingle), age 62, died January 25, 2024. Predeceased by her father Edward Swingle; survived by her mother Helene Sanders; stepmother Nancy Swingle; sister Deborah Waite; and children Michael (Seantel), David (Tory), Philip (Monica), Daniel (Holly), Alexander, Gregory and their father Scott McLaren; grandchildren Ally (James), Derek Joan, Christian, Everleigh, Lydia and Eli. A loving mother and dedicated worker, Teri loved animals, gardening, quilt making and had a passion for her teaching, her music and her art.

Her Funeral Service was held January 29 at the Christopher Mitchell Funeral Homes, Holley. Interment will be in Beechwood Cemetery, Kendall, in the spring. Donations can be made to the Wounded Warrior Project or Disabled Veterans of America in her memory. To share a special memory of Teri, please visit: mitchellfamilyfuneralhomes.com.

•Ciurca, Matthew Scott, died January 30, 2024 at age 51. He was predeceased by his father, Anthony Ciurca. He is survived by his mother, Karen Ciurca; his wife, Stephanie; his daughters, Merranda Ciurca and Brittanee Ciurca; his granddaughter, Blakeli; his brother, Mark Ciurca; his father-in-law and mother-in-law, Gary (Diane) Synder; his brother-in-law, Eric Synder; his sister-in-law, Laurie (Rusty) MacAllister; his aunt, Marge LaGeer; his nephew, Evan; his niece, Sara; and his cousin, Michelle Bullard. Matthew was employed by Röchling Medical Group of Rochester, where he worked as a Mold Maker. In his leisure, he enjoyed watching college football and cheering on his favorite team, the Michigan Wolverines, smoking on his Green Egg, hunting, and fishing.

Family and friends are invited to call Friday, February 9, 2024 from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Thomas E. Burger Funeral Home, Inc., 735 East Avenue, Hilton. Interment will be at the convenience of the family.

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•Cubas, Edmund A. Jr., died January 27, 2024. Predeceased by his wife, Elizabeth Lynn Grace (2018). Edmund is survived by daughter, Laura, (James) and granddaughter, Rachel; son, Chris (Maris); and sisters, Marta Cubas, Winil Vaughn and Jeanette Cubas. A first-generation immigrant, Edmund moved to the States at age 17. A Vietnam veteran, he served as a medic in the US Army from 1961 to 1967.

Edmund worked for 35 years for the United States Postal Service, his hard work and dedication taking through every position from clerk and delivery eventually to management and labor relations. Edmund was involved in supporting his local community, whether it was coaching a little league team, community outreach, or mentoring, he strived to help people achieve their goals in life.

Family and friends may call at the Leo M. Bean and Sons Funeral Home Monday, February 5 from 4 to 7 p.m. His Funeral Service will be held Tuesday, February 6 at 10 a.m. at the Funeral Home. Interment, Grove Place Cemetery.

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•Frame, Edward J., (1935-2024) died January 30, 2024.

He is predeceased by his parents, Clifford and May Frame.

Edward is survived by his wife, Patricia Frame; daughters, Korinne (Thomas) Cigno and Kimberly (David) Duquette; grandchildren, Edward Cigno, Patrick Cigno, Renee (Peter) Sheer, Samantha (Ryan) Dempsey; great-grandchildren, Liam and Sophie Dempsey.

Visitation will be held Sunday, February 4 from 1 to 4 p.m. at Walker Brothers Funeral Home, 15 West Avenue, Spencerport.

Private interment in Creekside Cemetery. Donations can be made to Lipson Cancer Center at Rochester Regional Health Foundations, 330 Monroe Avenue, Suite 400, Rochester, NY 14607 in his memory.

•Knapp, Fay C. “Shaker,” died peacefully January 23, 2024, at age 82. Family will receive friends on Friday, February 2, 2024, from 4 to 7 p.m. at Fowler Funeral Home Inc., 340 West Avenue, Brockport. A Funeral Mass will be held Saturday, February 3, 2024, at 10 a.m., in St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church, Hamlin.

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•Nenni-Quaranto, Karen A., age 82, died January 31, 2024. She was born December 1, 1941 in Hulberton to the late Arthur and Jessie (Piedmonte) Nenni. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her husband Nicholas Quaranto in 2013, brother, Richard Nenni, and sisters, Audrey McCoy, Donna Lynn Kennedy, and special friend, Patty Corrigan. Karen is survived by her stepchildren, Darlene (Paul Nersinger) Quaranto, Michael (Sandra) Quaranto, Diann (Scott Bone) Quaranto; grandchildren, Damon, Derik, Brianna, Jessica, Samantha; great grandchildren, Madison and Gemma; niece and nephews, Richard (Vikki) Nenni, Ronald (Sharon) Nenni, Christine Haaker, Robert (Cheryl) Nenni, Kevin McCoy; brother-in-law, Chuck Kennedy; many great-nieces, great-nephews and cousins. Karen loved playing card games with friends and spending time with her beloved dog. She also enjoyed going to the casino, eating sweets and having a good time.

Karen’s Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Mary’s Church, 9 South Main Street, Holley, on Saturday, February 3 at 10:30 a.m. Interment in the spring at Holy Cross Cemetery.

Contributions can be made to Lollypop Farm in her memory.

To share a special memory of Karen, please visit www.mitchellfamilyfuneralhomes.com.

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CCCSD sending 35 students to All County Music Festival Thirty-five students from Churchville-Chili Central School District music programs will be participating in the Monroe County School Music Association All-County Music Festival this March. Students from the elementary, junior high and senior high school levels will be performing in band, chorus and orchestra ensembles. The students participating were selected based on their performances during the January MCSMA SoloFestivals where students performed a prepared solo and short sight reading excerpt for an adjudicator. They will join students from throughout Monroe County for a weekend of music-making led by guest conductors.

The Jazz performances will take place March 1 and 2 at Spencerport Central School District. The Senior High All-County performances will take place March 8 and 9 at Nazareth University. The Junior High performances will take place March 15 and 16 at Webster Central School District.

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Myiah Garcia has been selected to the Monroe All-County Vocal Jazz Ensemble.

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by Warren Kozireski Ranked seventh in Class AA by the New York State Sportswriters Association with a 13-3 overall record, the Hilton girls basketball team has four games remaining in the regular season before trying to accomplish what previous squads have come close, but never won a Section V championship.

“I think we’re just more collected as a team and are more in it together and positive and we know if a girl messes up, we need to pick them up instead of tearing them down,” senior Ella Clark said. “And our bench is more excited, everybody is happy and ready to see the whole team succeed.”

One year ago, the Cadets were the sixth seed for the playoffs and made

it through the first round before being eliminated by Bishop Kearney in the quarterfinals. They appear to be at least a second seed this season.

“I think last year we really built up confidence and this year we’re really showing that you can’t play with us in Section V and we’re a force to be reckoned with,” junior guard Mallory Heise said.

“I think this year we have five girls on the court that are putting all their effort into the game at the same time,” senior forward Leah Thompson added.

Riding a five-game winning streak after a 78-59 win over Edison setting a season high for points, the Cadets are battling with Victor and Canandaigua for playoff seeding. They split their season series with the Braves and defeated the Blue Devils on their home court with the rematch coming next week on the road.

The Cadets are well-balanced offensively, both inside and outside, and with depth scoring from the bench and several different class years.

Heise is leading scorer at 19.1 points per game with Clark at 14.8. Ella Simonelli and Thompson are both scoring 11 points per game with freshman Maddi Murphy at 6.8. Thompson

and Clark are the top rebounders at 7.2 and 6.8 per game, respectively.

The team is shooting a respectable 42% from the field and 29% from behind the three-point line.

Clark became the fourth player in team history to eclipse the 1,000-point career mark after Heise was the third earlier this season.

“We have three seniors and a whole lot of juniors plus a freshman and one sophomore,” Thompson said. “And the future looks really bright for us,” Mallory Heise added.

“Besides our three girls that people are quite familiar with, you’re starting to see some other girls that are really athletic, game ready, and we have really good fourth, fifth and sixth options whether they’re starters or girls checking into the game,” head coach David Heise said.

“Every girl is a threat and ready to score and then they’re also buying into defensive principles. We like to press and open up the game a little bit, but also in half court they anchor into team principles and help each other out a lot.”

In Class AA, there are five teams currently ranked in New York State in Bishop Kearney (4), Hilton (7),

Victor (8), Webster-Schroeder (13) and Canandaigua (14), so the path ahead is not an easy one. That is why the coaching staff scheduled games against two ranked teams from outside the area in Syracuse in early December.

But it is still one step at a time for the Cadets.

“Sectionals are big for us, and we want to go far since we haven’t won a brick in Hilton girls basketball history. So that’s definitely the goal; we just can’t look too far ahead – we just need to keep going game by game and it will take us there as we continue to practice and win games,” Clark said.

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Roberts wins 2024 NCCAA Men’s Volleyball Invitational Churchville-Chili forward Parker Farnham recorded his 100th career point on a breakaway goal January 26.

He is only the third player in the Saints ice hockey program history to reach the century mark, joining Ryan Cosgrove (2015) and Max McKay (2023). Parker also recorded his 58th career goal which makes him the leader in career goals in school history, passing Cosgrove on the all time leader board. Photo from @cccsdhockey on X.

It didn’t take long for the Roberts Wesleyan men’s volleyball team to make its mark on the national level.

On January 27, the Redhawks won the 2024 National Christian College Athletic Association Men’s Volleyball Invitational Championship.

The seven-team, two-day tournament saw Roberts Wesleyan advance to the championship game after going 1-1 in pool play and then taking a 31 win over Geneva in the semifinals

Two Brockport indoor track and field athletes set new school records. Stella Riley ran the 300m in 41.92. and Nate Fisher finished the 3200m in 9:27.67. Photos from @BrockportTrack on X.

Hilton’s Jake Palermo, Jason Pellechia, Robert Lowry, and Bobby Taddeo broke their own indoor track school record in the 4x200m relay with a time of 1:32.55. Photo from @CoachBapst on X.

followed by a 3-1 victory over Redeemer in the title match.

Freshman Griffin Monrad was named the ‘Most Outstanding Player’ of the tournament and also earned a spot on the AllTournament team. Paul Fillion was also named to the All-Tournament team.

Roberts is the eighth program to ever win the NCCAA Invitational Championship.

“It was a huge honor to be able to host and then to eventually win the tournament,” said head coach Mike Dedee. “I am incredibly proud and happy for the team to have them rewarded for their continuous hard work. I am thankful to the NCCAA for agreeing to let us host the event and very appreciative of so many people behind the scenes who helped make this happen.”

In order to win the championship, the Redhawks had to defeat a Redeemer University team that they had lost to in five sets just the day before, but the team was up to the challenge, led by an offense that was clicking.

Monrad led the attack with 14 kills and five aces.

Fillion and Jonah Grbic each had 13 kills while Fillion hit an impressive .611 with only two hitting errors. Riley Green dished out 32 assists in the title match.

With Roberts holding a 24-16 set point advantage in the fourth set, freshman Kaidan Krchniak stepped up to serve and buried a top-spinning ace to give the Redhawks the win.

“When we got to 24 and a somewhat comfortable lead, I was just praying for our guys to achieve this success after fighting so hard over the course of two days. Kaidan’s final serve was the exclamation point on an incredible weekend.”

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Roberts pole vaulter qualifies for Olympic Trials The Redhawks competed at the ‘Golden Eagle Winter Welcome Back’ meet hosted by SUNY Brockport on January 20. It was the first team meet since December 8.

The meet was highlighted by Brynn King clearing 4.60 meters (15-feet 1-inch) in the women’s pole vault. King’s new personal best is the top mark in the nation among all collegiate divisions and qualifies her for the United States Olympic Trials and U.S. Indoor Nationals. King secured a spot to compete at the U.S. Olympic Trials with her 15-1 clearance.

The trials will be held in June at Hayward Field in Eugene, Oregon. She ranks No. 3 this year among American female competitors which is equal to No. 8 in the world.

“Going into the meet I was feeling pretty good,” said King. “I have been jumping well in practice so I have been just waiting for it to come together when it counts. I was so excited when I realized I cleared 4.60. I have been chasing that bar since I cleared it at practice and was really excited to be able to do it in a meet.

See a video of King’s record setting jump at https:// www.facebook.com/reel/1096419891786836.

King is coached by Olympian Jenn Suhr, a Roberts alumnus who is now the assistant men’s and wom-

en’s track and field coach at the university after joining the athletics team in April 2023. Suhr achieved a record-breaking 17year career, earning two Olympic medals in women’s pole vault — silver at the 2008 Olympics in Beijing and gold at the 2012 London Olympic games.

King also recently Brynn King became the first NCAA DII female athlete to be named the M-F Athletic National Athlete of the Week three times during the indoor season.

At the ‘Golden Eagle Winter Welcome Back’ meet, King was joined by Melia Couchman in the pole vault who placed third with a clearance of 3.65 meters. Hailee Lowe was another top finisher in the field events for the Redhawks, taking second place in the high jump clearing 1.54m.

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Spencerport woman offers inspiration for those seeking to become smoke-free Most adults who smoke or vape want to quit, and it is not unusual for people to make multiple attempts before achieving lasting success. Mary B., 60, of Spencerport, quit smoking in early 2020 with support of free services from New York State Smokers’ Quitline. Now she serves as an inspiration for those seeking to become smoke-free.

Mary first tried cigarettes at age 14 and smoked for more than 30 years throughout her life. She was smoke-free throughout her twenties for childbirth but later returned to cigarettes. As time passed, Mary felt her lung capacity decrease and needed inhalers to help with physical activity. She also battled with bouts of bronchitis and pneumonia.

After undergoing a CAT scan ordered by her primary care physician and pulmonologist, Mary learned she had lung nodules and an enlarged pulmonary artery.

“My doctors also diagnosed the onset of mild emphysema but said I’d avoid lasting damage if I quit smoking,” Mary said. “I had

tried quitting before but finally stuck with younger years, such as biking and swimming. it in early 2020. I’m so glad I quit because Her pulmonologist, Dr. Daniel Croft with the I contracted COVID-19 later University of Rochester Medithat year. Vaccines were not cal Center, considers Mary’s health turnaround “an A+.” yet available, and maybe I “I’m so proud of Mary and wouldn’t have made it if I had still been smoking.” am glad she is free from toMary is especially grateful bacco,” said Croft, who also for the specialists at the NY serves as a member of the NY Quitline’s Healthcare ProfesQuitline, who encouraged her to keep trying to quit sional Task Force. “Quitting smoking can take a village, despite past failed attempts.

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iTems for saLe/for renT APPLIANCES L.G. Washer & Dryer. Used 1 year, white, front-load w/bottom drawers. Cost $2500. Asking $1200 or best offer. Moving. Spencerport area. Calls only. 617-3079 or 967-5950.[3-10-24]

FIREWOOD/FUEL SEASONED FIREWOOD fOR SALE. $80 face cord. Ray Daniels 585-590-0180.[2-25]

FURNITURE Seven church pews, 6 1/2 feet long. best offer. 585-352-8922.[TFN] FREE Bed Frame. Can use queensize, regular or waterbed mattress.

Bookshelf headboard with 6 bottom storage drawers. Call/text 585-694-7005. [2-25]

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Weight capacity 300 lbs. S/N 843925 M. asking $1,600 or best offer. 585-617-4826.[3-24]

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WANTED TO BUY Wanted Old Toy Trains. (American Flyer, Lionel) and Aurora Slot Cars. Call 585-4555317.[4-21-24]

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To be eligible for the walking routes, you must be at least 11 years old. If you are still in school, you must provide working papers.

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Brockport Volunteer Ambulance is looking for independent Contractors for Emergency Technicians and Drivers. They get paid once a month to do what you love, and help your neighbors.

Email chuckbradybvac@ gmail.com or medic2397@ yahoo.com for more information: Visit us on our website at www.brockportambulance. org. Non-Emergent call - 585431-3337. Please leave a detailed message with your name and phone number. We will get back to you as soon as we can. Neighbors Helping Neighbors since 1962.[TFN).

Immediate Opening- PartTime Cleaner and Dishwashers, also servers for weekends, wanted at Salmon Creek Country Club. Please fill out application at Sports Complex, 355 Washington Street, Spencerport.[TFN]

JOBS/FULL TIME

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is seeking candiates for the following: • Full-time Bus Drivers: $17/hr - paid training and $1000 sign on bonus • Full-time School Bus Attendants: minimum wage • Substitutes: School Bus Drivers $16/hr School Bus Attendants - minimum wage Custodial Worker - minimum wage

full-time includes great benefits: health & dental insurance, sick time, Personal days and nYs retirement.

Please print and complete the Civil Service application found at www.holleycsd.org and return to: Holley CSD, 3800 N. Main St. Rd., Holley, NY 14470 Call 585-638-6316 X: 2003 for more information.

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Office administrator in Ogden area needed 24-30 hours per week with some flexibility Great opportunity for parent with school age children.

Responsibilities include: • Payroll processing • Customer billing • Vendor invoice entry • Other office functions

Must be responsible, organized, good with numbers and attentive to detail.

Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and Paychex Flex a plus.

Training provided. Rate starts at $22/hr & increase w/ experience.

Apply at Northeastern Electrical Co. Email inquiries/resume to: Resumes@northeasternelectrical.com

The Spencerport School District is hiring

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newsmakers The following students have been named to the 2023 fall dean’s list at Clarkson University.

•Abigail Mortimer of Spencerport •Jacob Smith of Spencerport.

The following students have been named to the 2023 fall presidential scholars list at Clarkson University.

•Colby Leggo of Bergen •Alyssa Lombardo of Hilton.

The following students were named to the fall 2023 dean’s list at SUNY Oneonta.

•Colin Bonnewell of Churchville •Jax Flugel of Rochester (14626) •Maya Johnson of Hilton.

Christopher Balonek of Churchville, an emergency management major for earning part-time honors during the fall 2023 semester.

Keegan Metcalfe of Spencerport was named to the dean’s list for the fall 2023 semester at Quinnipiac University, Hamden, Connecticut.

Abigail Sarmiento of Rochester (14626), was named to the fall 2023 dean’s list at Lincoln Memorial University, Harrogate, Tennessee.

Shea Schleicher of Spencerport, was named to the fall 2023 provost’s list at SUNY Oneonta. Schleicher is studying early child/childhood education (B-6).

Brittany Mross of Rochester was named to the 2023-2024 fall term president’s list at Oregon Institute of Technology, Klamath Falls, Oregon. Mross studies sleep health-polysomnography technology.

Th following students were named to the 2023 fall dean’s list at Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania.

•Alexander Dean of Bergen •Samantha Hauck of Hilton •Kiefer Brien of Rochester.

Jonathan Consadine of Hilton, was named to the 2023 fall president’s list at Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania.

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politically speaking

Westside News East & West Editions can be picked up at the following locations, also on our website westsidenewsny.com

Hawley stands against proposed prison closures

EAST EDITION Chili Area Arrow Mart – 4179 Buffalo Rd. Arrow Mart – 3774 Chili Ave. College Green Apartments – 45 College Greene Dr. Food Towne – 4390 Buffalo Rd. Kwik Fill – 4385 Buffalo Rd. Meadowbrook Apartments – 1 Meadow Farm S. Roberts Wesleyan University – 2301 Westside Dr. Union Meadows Apartments – Union Square Blvd.

Churchville-Riga Area ANG Market – 7127 Buffalo Rd. Babe’s Salon – 7 Fitch St. Churchville Greene – Greenway Blvd.

Crosby’s – 2 East Buffalo St. Ehr-Dale Heights – 1 William James Dr. Town & Country Trailer Park – 5839 Chili Ave. Hilton-Parma Area 7 Eleven – 15 Lake Ave. Ace Swim & Leisure – 610 North Greece Rd. Arlington Restaurant – 4 Main St. Crosby’s – 1228 Hilton-Parma Corners Rd. CVS – 84 South Ave. Hilton East – 231 East Ave. Hilton Pharmacy – 32 Main St. North Greece Deli – 502 Long Pond Rd. Pleasure Lanes – 144 South Ave. Tops Market – 98 South Ave. Spencerport-Ogden Area 7 Eleven – 161 South Union St. Abe’s Restaurant – 5232 Ridge Rd. W. Big M Market – 1520 Spencerport Rd. Brewski’s – 5019 Ridge Rd. W. Byrne Dairy – 2295 Spencerport Rd. DJ’s Pizza – 2139 North Union St. Joe’s Mart Gas Station – 5028 Ridge Rd. W. NAPA – 380 South Union St. Ogden Gardens, 20 Kingsford Lane Ogden Senior Center – 200 South Union St. Ogden Town Hall – 269 Ogden Center Rd. Slayton Place – 26 Slayton Ave. Spencerport Family Apothecary – 42 Nichols St. Sullivan’s Charbroil – 4712 Ridge Rd. W. Tops Market – 27 Slayton Ave. Trowbridge Apartments – 67 Lyell Ave. Valero Gas Station – 2371 Spencerport Rd. Walgreens – 2841 Nichols St. Yellow Goose Gas Station – 3512 Brockport-Spencerport Rd.

WEST EDITION Bergen Area 7 Eleven – 8400 Buffalo Rd. Bergen Meadows – 6619 N. Lake Rd. C Store – 8073 Clinton St. Rd. (Route 33) Hidden Meadows – Hidden Meadows Dr. Ralph & Rosie’s Deli – 19 N. Lake Rd. Rose Garden Bowl – 21 Buffalo Rd. Brockport-Clarkson Area Crosby’s – 8389 West Ridge Rd. Seymour Library – 161 East Ave. Wellington Woods – 702 Wellington Woods Dr. S. Brockport-Sweden Area Byrne Dairy – 5550 Brockport-Spencerport Rd. Brockport Diner – 11 Erie St. Crosby’s – 4614 Lake Rd. Kwik Fill – 82 Main St. Lift Bridge Book Shop – 45 Main St. Mobil On the Run Gas Station – 4118 Lake Rd. Royal Gardens Apartments – 100 Royal Gardens Way The Landing – 90 West Ave. Hamlin Area Bradford Manor Apartments – 161 Victor Lane Brightly’s Farm Market – 525 Drake Rd. Crosby’s – 1449 Lake Rd. Hamlin Library – 1680 Lake Rd. Hamlin Terrace Apartments – 150 Hamlin Terrace Hamlin Town Hall – 1658 Lake Rd. Krony’s Pizza – 500 Hamlin Clarkson TL Rd. Nina’s Golden Scissors – 1765 Lake Rd. Pettinari’s – 918 Roosevelt Hwy. Tops Market – 1800 Lake Rd. Holley-Clarendon Area Akley Apartments – 17179 4th Section Rd. Crosby’s – 4541 Holley-Byron Rd. Holley-Murray Area Crosby’s – 35 State St. Hickory Ridge Campground – 15853 Lynch Rd. Holley Grove Apartments – 121 W. Albion St. Holley Pharmacy – 3 Geddes St. Crosby’s – 16672 State Route 31 Juxtapose Depot – 3570 Fancher Rd. Murray Superette – 16573 Ridge Rd. Woodside Court Apartments – 121 W. Albion St. Kendall-Kent Area Crosby’s – 16825 Roosevelt Hwy. Schwenk’s Winery – 1456 Bills Rd.

Embrace winter with the FEBRUARY 15 Canalway Challenge The Erie Canalway National Heritage Corridor invites New Yorkers to take part in the free FEBRUARY 15 Canalway Challenge. Participants pledge to complete 15 miles walking, running, hiking, snowshoeing, or cross-country skiing anywhere within the Erie Canalway National Heritage Corridor by the end of February.

Participants can log miles at national, state and local parks, on the Canalway Trail, or even in their own neighborhoods. Finishers receive a 15-mile recognition sticker, magnet, and set of commemorative postcards. Registration is open to individuals, teams, and organizations. Sign up at www.canalwaychallenge.org.

“The FEBRUARY 15 Challenge provides great incentive for people of all abilities to embrace winter and enjoy the outdoors, while working toward a fitness goal,” said Bob Radliff, Executive Director of the Erie Canalway National Heritage Corridor.

“The Canalway Corridor, including the many state and national parks located within it, have much to offer in every season, and we hope this challenge motivates New Yorkers to get outside in winter.”

FEBRUARY 15 is part of the Canalway Challenge, which is open to people of all fitness levels and offers a range of mileage options, including 1 mile for people with mobility challenges, 15 miles, 90 miles, 180 miles, and 360 miles.

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Legal Notices Notice of Formation of a Limited Liability Company Notice of Formation of Roc Home Remodeling LLC. Articles of Organization filed with Secretary of State of NY (SSNY) on 2023-10-06. Office location: Genesee County. SSNY designated as agent of Limited Liability Company (LLC) upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY should mail process to United States Corporation Agents, Inc.: 7014 13th Avenue Suite 202 Brooklyn NY 11228. Purpose: Any lawful purpose.

Legal Notice Village of Hilton Zoning Board of Appeals

Assemblyman Steve Hawley (R,CBatavia) recently joined his colleagues in the Assembly to oppose Gov. Hochul’s proposed plan to close up to five New York state prisons within the next year. On January 31, members of the Assembly Republican Conference held a press conference to discuss the dangers this initiative would present for correctional facilities, their staff and inmate populations. Correction officers across the state have been speaking out in recent weeks about the poor working conditions due to understaffing and low pay. Over the last year, New York’s prison population has grown by roughly 1,400, making these issues all the more apparent. Hawley has multiple prisons within his district including Albion and Orleans Correctional Facility and nearby Attica & Wyoming Correctional Facility. Hawley is frustrated

the governor is moving forward with this proposal and is calling on his colleagues in the Legislature to push back against this policy.

“This decision by the governor is unnecessary and unreasonable,” said Hawley. “Correction officers should not have to worry about being out of a job and unable to provide for their families. Closing prisons like this will only make the current staffing crisis worse and push prospective officers out of the field. Inmates will be crowded into smaller prisons, making it a more dangerous environment for staff members. We’ve already seen numerous officers sustain injuries due to overcrowding and increased violence. I hope the governor will recognize these problems and give our correction officers the tools they need to do their jobs.”

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Joe’s stories - old, new, mostly true

The Barn Cat is bummed!

by Joe Reinschmidt Thanks to the many folks who commented on my Barn Cat story, which appeared in the July 30, 2023 issue of this publication. This is a follow-up to bring you up-to-date on the cat’s status.

A few months ago, I made a comment that since the cat is aging, I probably should be looking for another one. Our granddaughter, Emily, heard that and, a few weeks later, obtained two kittens for us. They were also placed in the barn, which definitely upset the older resident there.

Although they checked each other out, she decided it was time to move out.

I tried to tell her we still loved her, but it is hard to communicate that to a barn cat.

She apparently went apartment shopping and took up residence in the former pig pen, where she is shown in the picture. There are a lot of hiding places in the four pig stalls and the old rabbit coop in there, so like the barn, I have yet to see where she hides out. She does still have access to the hayloft on the second floor of the barn, which she can enter via the outside ladder. The interior access has been blocked off, so the new residents can’t get up there.

The pig pen itself has a story. It was built in the early 1940s by my father and friends, who wanted us to raise pigs, for pork, for them. Although a young boy at the time, I distinctly remember one of the men forming and finishing the drain trench in the wet concrete with a one-quart beer bottle (empty, of course). Besides watching, my job was to get them things they needed, which included more beer.

That was plentiful since at least one or two of them worked at a brewery.

The three-inch-wide board siding is old boxcar lumber that could be obtained from the railroad shops in East Rochester where boxcars were rebuilt. When it was first put on, there were paint markings that identified which railroad line it came from. It has served us well for one purpose or another since it was built. At some point, we decided to raise rabbits, so a rabbit hutch was built in one corner, and for a few years, we raised and sold rabbits to folks who wanted them for eating. It was around 1975-76 when we last had pigs in there.

Now, the pig pen serves as storage for some old farm implements, empty produce crates, and a variety of scrap wood and other still useable items.

Maintenance has been limited to replacing the old sheet tin roof with new painted metal roofing.

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a Public Hearing on Tuesday, February 13, 2024, at 6:30 p.m. in the Hilton Community Center, 59 Henry Street to consider the following applications: •Application of Jeff DiCesare and James Hawryliak, property owner of 144 South Avenue for a Conditional Use Permit to convert a portion of an existing 20,000 square foot building into an indoor Climate Controlled Mini-Storage Facility. Section 275-15C(3) in part states ---Conditional Uses. Upon site plan approval and in accordance with Article IV, Conditional Uses, the following uses are permitted: Warehousing, storage rental and/or storage for hire.

The property is Zoned Commercial.

All interested parties will be heard at this time.

Dated: February 4, 2024 Mark Mazzucco Code Enforcement Officer

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The Barn Cat has taken up residence in the pig pen. Photo by Joe Reinschmidt.

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Brockport’s Hill School hosts 10th annual Mock Newbery Celebration The Mock Newbery Club celebrates the joy of reading and unites students from various school districts in a collaborative virtual reading project. This is the tenth year the Fred W. Hill School has participated and joined with students from Iber Holmes Grove Middle School in Raymond, New Hampshire.

Students read five selected books while sharing their thoughts and reflections through both in-person and virtual discussions.

Upon finishing, each student voted for their favorite book.

All 18 eager Hill School club members attended a reveal celebration on January 24, joining the 22 members from Iber Holmes Grove through Zoom. Students were able to enjoy treats donated by Wegmans and received a certificate of recognition for their participation. Following their votes, the 2023 Mock Newbery Medal winner, The Labors of Hercules Beal by Gary D. Schmidt, and

the 2023 Mock Newbery Honor, The Lost Library by Rebecca Stead and Wendy Mass were announced during the celebration.

This year’s additional book selections included, When Sea Becomes Sky by Gillian McDunn, The Eyes & the Impossible

by Dave Eggers, and Simon Sort of Says

by Erin Bow. The 2023 Newbery Winner was The Eyes & the Impossible with the Newbery Honor & Schneider Family Honor going to Simon Sort of Says.

“Our Hill student participation in the Mock Newbery program not only makes significant differences in our student’s literacy development, but also provides unique opportunities for our students to express their invaluable ideas, opinions and love for reading with other students,” says Tina Colby, Hill School Principal. “It continues to be an exciting opportunity for everyone involved.”

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Students in Brockport’s Mock Newbery club voted for their favorite of five books.

Area Worship Services Come to Life BiBLe ChurCh

Our Services are on Saturday evenings at 6:30pm at Cornerstone Bible Chapel, 3231 Buffalo Road, Rochester, NY 14624.

Website: https://cometolifebible.church/ Phone Number: (Call or Text) 315-690-8708 Come to Life Bible Church is to be...

A place where you are invited to...

Come as you are, and see the Bible come to life.

Get to know Jesus, and experience the Holy Spirit

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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

Our little white church on the hill, 3600 Chili Avenue, continues to spread God’s love, as Pastor Brandi and our Church Family extend a warm welcome to all. We’d love to have you join us for worship, Sundays, 10 am, a family friendly service, either in person or virtually via live-stream or recording (URL) https://www.facebook.com/firstpreschili/live/. We offer a wide variety of music genres: bells, choir, classical and praise team; Youth group (grades 5-12); Sunday Bible Study at 9 am; Food Cupboard distribution on the third Saturday each month; yearly mission trip opportunities for youth and adults; prayer group each Tuesday at 2 pm; Labyrinth Trail located at 3551 Chili Avenue; and various small group studies through the year. In need of prayer or counsel, call or email the church office: 585-889-9896 or fpc3600@gmail.com. Handicapped accessible. Website: chili-presbyterian. org.

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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 led by Pastor Whitney Scoville, 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.

the Potter’S houSe ChriStiAN feLLoWShiP ChurCh

4756 Lake Road South, Suite 7, Brockport, NY 14420 Website: Brockportphchurch.com Phone: 585-943-1719 Services: Sunday at 10:30 am and 6 pm; Thursday at 7 pm.

SPeNCerPort ASSemBLY of GoD

We are located at 3940 Canal Road in Spencerport. We offer a warm welcome to all. Come join us as we seek the LORD through worship, prayer and Bible study. Sunday School is 9:30 AM, Sunday Worship is at 1030 AM. Enjoy a cup of coffee before service! Wednesday prayer meeting is 6:30 PM. Contact us at 585-352-5900. We are on Facebook; Email is SpencerportAG@gmail.com.

SPeNCerPort BiBLe ChurCh

1948 North Union Street, Spencerport. Phone: 585-352-1241 We have a new interim pastor! Pastor Domenic Danesi, of Rescue and Revive Ministries. We invite you to visit us Sunday mornings as we worship through music, studying the Bible, and fellowship with coffee and cookies. Our main worship service at 10:45am is family integrated - All are welcome to join.

Adult Bible Studies starts at 9:30am. Wednesday: Bible Study over Zoom - 7pm. Visit our website or check out our Facebook page for more information. spencerportbiblechurch.org

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St. JohN LutherAN ChurCh

Pastor Chris Bode. 1107 Lake Road West Fork, Hamlin, NY 14464, 585-964-2550. Sunday Services: 8:30 AM & 11 AM; 5th Sunday one service at 9:30 AM. Adult Bible Class & Sunday School at 9:45 AM (September – June). To view our services or devotions, go to stjohnhamlin.org.

“To KNOW Christ and to make Him KNOWN.”

St. JohN the eVANGeLiSt ChurCh

St. John’s is a place to encounter Christ in the sacraments, in community and in the Scriptures through prayer, service, and fellowship. Join us for Holy Mass at 5pm Saturdays, or Sundays at 7:45am, 9:30am, and 11:15am. Daily Mass, Tuesdays, & Thursdays at 8am and Wednesdays & Fridays at 6:30pm. Mass 9am on 1st Saturdays. Confession Mondays & Wednesdays 5:30-6:00pm and Saturdays 3:454:30pm. 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). Many great opportunities to learn about the Holy Bible, and groups for families and children of all ages. We are located at 55 Martha Street, Spencerport, NY 14559. Visit our website at www.

StJohnsChurchSpencerport.org. Email: sstjohnc@dor.org. Our Parochial Administrator is Fr. Sriram Sadhanala.

St. Leo’S CAthoLiC ChurCh

110 Old Hojack Lane, Hilton, 392-2710, www.stleohilton.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. First Saturday Mass at 8:30 AM. All are welcome. Handicapped accessible.

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.

Daily Mass: Tueday-Friday 8 AM at St. Mary’s (no Mass on Monday); St. Mary Vigil Mass 4 PM on Saturday; St. Mark Vigil Mass 5:30 PM on Saturday; Sunday Mass 10 AM at St. Mary’s.

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!

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. Worship services are Sundays at 10am live on Facebook and on site in our sanctuary.

Worship is followed by Coffee hour in Fellowship hall. Handicap accessible.

Email: info@spencerportucc.org. Website: www.spencerportucc.org. Facebook: Spencerport UCC.

St. PAuL LutherAN ChurCh & SChooL

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St. ChriStoPher’S ChurCh

triNitY LutherAN ChurCh & Pre-SChooL

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. All are welcome.

Please visit us in person. Handicap Accessible.

LifeQueSt CommuNitY ChurCh

1021 Hilton Parma Corners Rd, Hilton Website: www.lifequest.cc, email: info@lifequest.cc. Lead Pastor: Rev. Rob Dickerson. Sunday Worship 11am. Midweek Programs: Wednesdays at 7pm – Midweek Adult Bible Study, Royal Rangers - a scouting program for boys; Wednesdays at 6:30pm HYM Hilton Youth Ministries at the Gate Youth Center, 62 East Avenue, Hilton. Journey 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 (can also be viewed on Facebook or YouTube). Sunday school is held during church service. Adult Bible Study is held on Wednesdays at noon, Choir practice at 4:30pm Wednesdays. Youth Group meets on Friday nights from 7 to 9pm. Our building is handicap accessible and visitors are welcome.

158 East Avenue, Hilton, NY 14468, 585-392-4000, www.stpaulhilton.org.

Senior Pastor: Rev. Mark Ball – pastorball@stpaulhilton.org, office 585392-4000. 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.

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3350 Union Street, North Chili, Parish Office: 594-1400. We are a welcoming Catholic community with a focus on Faith in God and Service to His people. Join us for Mass any Saturday at 4:30PM, Sunday at 10:00AM or weekdays on Monday at 12:10 PM or Tuesday and Wednesday at 9:00AM. All are welcome in this place! We have a gifted Music Ministry including a Choir, Folk Group and Contemporary Group as well as a committed Faith Formation program for our youth. We offer many events throughout the year for our congregation and the surrounding community designed to deepen our faith and serve our brothers and sisters in the Rochester area. Check out our website at https://www.stchristophersnchili.org and follow us on Facebook and Instagram for all the latest updates.

191 Nichols Street (Rte. 31), Spencerport, NY 14559. Phone: 352-3143.

Pastor Steve Shrum. Trinity’s Updated Worship Schedules starting Sunday, October 1st – Traditional service at 9:00AM; Adult Bible Study, Sunday School, & Confirmation at 10:00AM; Contemporary service at 11:00AM with Children’s Church. Both worship services will be live streamed on YouTube. Visit our new website at www.TrinitySpencerport.org. Email: trinitylutheran191@gmail.com. ‘We are a Christ-centered church here to assist and rejuvenate the community through the guidance of the Holy Spirit. We are a people that will equip families to draw closer to the Lord.’

St. GeorGe’S ePiSCoPAL ChurCh

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 fourth Wednesday 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 from noon to 2 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.

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. 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).

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Dual eclipse-themed exhibitions fill Tower Fine Arts Center Gallery and Lobby With the total solar eclipse that will be traversing Western New York just around the corner, SUNY Brockport’s Tower Fine Arts Center Gallery will be hosting not one but two exhibitions that are thematically linked to the astronomical phenomenon.

Sun and Moon, an invitational exhibition featuring solar and lunar-inspired photographic and print works will fill the Gallery itself, while The Art of the Eclipse: Works by Tyler Nordgren, will fill the Tower Lobby with Nordgren’s WPA-inspired works. Both exhibitions opened on February 1. The Nordgren show runs through February 25 and Sun and Moon runs through March 3. The Gallery is located at 180 Holley Street, Brockport, and the exhibitions are free and open to the public. Gallery hours are Monday through Friday, noon to 5 p.m.; and Sunday, 1 to 4 p.m.

On the subject of Sun and Moon, Gallery Director Tate Shaw reminds us that “humans have forever interpreted the skies, beginning with moon cycles being notched in stone. As a lead-up to the Eclipse itself, this show will feature works from national and regional contemporary artists bringing together their own experiments with astronomical interpretation in digital prints, photograms, pinhole prints, lumen printing, film, video, printmaking, and photo books.”

The Tyler Nordgren exhibition has been touring around the Rochester region since last spring, to highlight the works of this astronomer/ “Punched Stars” by Aspen Mays artist. Nordgren created posters for the

“2024 Brockport Eclipse Poster” by Tyler Nordgren 2017 eclipse, which are now in the collections of the Smithsonian Institution. He has worked for more than a decade with the National Park Service to turn the national parks into the single largest source for public science and astronomy education. Nordgren has “photographed our national parks at night with exquisite night sky photography, given countless astronomical tours to the public, and advocated for us all to learn more about the astronomical wonders in the sky. It’s my personal goal to inform and educate the public through artwork.”

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Get out & grow!

Marcescence

by Kristina Gabalski

by Kristina Gabalski More and more, I am learning to appreciate the lines and textures that become prominent in the landscape during winter. The bright colors of summer and autumn have long faded, but the backbone of the landscape remains, and it can be quite beautiful and compelling whether dusted with snow or left bare. Even the stalks of dead and faded perennials, especially those with seed heads, can add interest.

You may have noticed, particularly after a snowfall, that some deciduous trees continue to hold onto their faded leaves. In fact, there are a number of This young oak tree continues to hold on to its dry, dead leaves during the trees that sometimes don’t drop their winter. The leaves add interest to the landscape during the dormant season. leaves until spring: oaks, American beech, Eastern hop hornbeam, horn- Scientists aren’t sure why trees do this. Photo by Kristina Gabalski. beam, and witch hazel all can display what is called “marcescence” (pronounced “mar- limbs with dry, unappealing leaves might deter CESS-enss”). This fun word comes from the Latin browsers such as deer who are looking for tender, marcescere, which means “to fade.” Young trees, in nutritious buds and twigs. The dried overwinterparticular, and lower limbs of older trees display ing leaves help hide new growth and protect buds this characteristic of retaining their dead leaves until spring. well into winter.

When spring does come, the growing buds push According to the University of Maryland Exten- the old, dead leaves off, and the tree is soon covered sion, most deciduous trees drop their leaves in au- in new greenery. tumn, when the cells between the twig and the end Whatever the reason, you might want to consider of the leaf stem create what is called an abscission these trees for your landscape. They are natives, layer. The cells separate from each other, and the which are beneficial to the landscape and will help leaf falls from the tree. In marcescence, abscission provide year-round interest in your yard. I have doesn’t occur until spring. noticed in gardening magazines that formal plantScientists aren’t certain why this happens, but ings in England often include beech hedging, which there are theories as to why a tree would wait retains its leaves throughout winter. This is used several months to drop its leaves. Some believe it as a way to add interest, color, and texture to the provides a fresh layer of mulch around the tree to garden during the dormant season. The leaves add help add nutrients for growth in the new year. Oaks contrast to evergreens and garden hardscapes, inand beeches are often found in dry and infertile cluding sculptures, bare-branched shrubs, trees, and sites, and this would be especially beneficial to them. other garden structures. The dried leaves can also The late-falling leaves might also help conserve soil add sound to the landscape when the wind blows. moisture in spring by adding some shade to the forAs you study your landscape this winter, it is a est floor before trees have leafed out. good time to consider ways to add interest for those Other scientists believe marcescence may be a long months as gardeners wait for the excitement way the trees protect themselves from wildlife. Tree of spring to arrive.