Westside News EAST Edition – August 6, 2023

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Daniel’s Race honors the memory of a CCCSD student and helps others

by Colleen Onuffer

Daniel’s Race will be held at Churchville-Chili Middle School in remembrance of Daniel Myslivecek. The 5K race was first organized by Daniel’s friend in 2006 as an Eagle Scout project to help cover medical costs associated with his cancer treatment.

Daniel ran in that race, despite being in the middle of a series of treatments, before losing his two-year battle with melanoma a few months later at the age of 16. each year helps us to remember, reconnect, and reflect on running the race-of-life the way Daniel did,” said Daniel’s parents, Tammie and Dean Myslivecek, in a reflection on We Love and Lead.

“My favorite memory of Daniel is going to the castles in Gunnison, Colorado, and catching some of the most magnificent brown trout and brook trout you have ever seen,” said Dean. “Tammie’s favorite memory is watching him play soccer with a smile on his face and a look of determination right up until the very end.”

coach on his own. “To this day, each fall, John Mahoney reads a description of the player that Daniel was and asks the boys to choose someone to wear Daniel’s number (#3) for the year,” said Tammi and Dean in the We Love and Lead reflection.

Since that first event, Daniel’s Race continues to grow, averaging between 200 and 400 participants and 100 volunteers. It has also helped multiple families – both through national organizations and in our local community.

“We want to honor Daniel and continue his legacy within our community,” said Dean.

Each year, the race honors Daniel’s love of small children by awarding a $1,000 scholarship to a ChurchvilleChili High School student who will be actively seeking a career involving children. Beyond that, the race helps support a local family who has a child dealing with a life-threatening illness.

“The local families that we have supported over the years always involves a child with severe medical and financial needs,” said Dean. “We enjoy supporting other families that shared the same thing that we went through.”

Part of this year’s proceeds will go to the Hoffman family – parents Edmaris and Matt, and son Nataniel. Since his birth in March 2022, Nataniel has faced significant health complications. He underwent multiple surgeries and procedures within the first two months of his life and spent nearly 10 months in a hospital in New York City. Baby Nataniel requires 24-hour nursing care and has a long, challenging road ahead of him, facing at least one more major surgery. Race proceeds and other donations will help alleviate the unexpected financial pressures the Hoffman family faces.

“The race was created to provide financial assistance for our family when we were in need,” said Dean. “We now know that other families in our local area have the same need, so we’re paying

Any remaining proceeds after supporting the family will go to the Samaritan’s Medical Fund at Golisano Children’s Hospital to help additional families. This fund assists in paying for treatment or covering the equipment that allows children to

Daniel’s Race is a family friendly event on a USATF-certified course.

Everyone is welcome and invited to participate. “People can come and walk with their strollers or their dogs and enjoy the fellowship of people doing good things for a good cause,” explained Dean. “Our race really tries to support melanoma prevenIndividual prizes will be given out to winners across age divisions and cash prizes will be awarded to the

To register for Daniel’s Race, become a sponsor or donate, visit www. daniels5k.com. Provided photos

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Get out & grow!

Cover crops protect soil

by Kristina Gabalski

Cover crops are not just for over-wintering in your garden. You can use cover crops at several different times during the year to help protect and restore your soil. According to Cornell Cooperative Extension, summer cover crops can be used all summer or between the harvesting of spring crops like lettuce and before fall crops like broccoli. Summer cover crops can be cut down and turned into the soil or covered with tarps to terminate growth when about 50 percent of the crop is flowering and/or about three to four weeks before planting a new crop for harvest.

purdue University says cover crops are those crops grown to improve soil quality or provide a benefit to the ecosystem. Known sometimes as “green manure,” cover crops are not intended for harvesting; they provide many benefits to the garden both while they are growing and after they are harvested.

Cover crops prevent erosion of soil – either by wind or water. Bare soil is at great risk of erosion. Cover crops slow runoff and help rainwater to infiltrate the soil instead of just moving across it. Cover crops improve soil structure, or “tilth.” They increase organic matter in the soil and add biomass below the soil surface. This is similar to the benefits of adding shredded leaves or compost to your garden. Better soil structure means more pore space, better soil infiltration, drainage, and aeration. Water and nutrient holding capacity is increased, as well as microbial activity. Once a cover crop is established, it can help reduce weeds, and if you plant legumes such as clover, cover crops can help improve soil fertility. Another benefit of flowering cover crops is that they attract

by Kristina Gabalski

Cornell Cooperative Extension recommends crimson clover - a legume that is somewhat shade tolerant. You can plant crimson clover in late spring and turn it in between August and October - or let it overwinter. Buckwheat grows quickly, helps suppress weeds, and attracts beneficial insects. Sow buckwheat between late May and July and turn-in 40 days after planting. Small fava beans (cowpeas) can be sown in late spring and turned in 60 to 80 days after planting. They are a legume and provide excellent biomass for a nitrogen fixer. Fava beans can be mixed with millet for a nice blend. Sorghum-sudangrass can be sown from June through July. It helps build organic matter and suppresses weeds. Turn in 65 to 75 days after planting. Daikon/tillage radish can be sown either in early spring or late summer and turned-in in June or October. In addition to building organic matter, Daikon radish penetrates, aerates, and loosens clay soil.

possibilities for cover crop mixes include oats and sunflowers; mixing one grass and one legume; or mixing one grass, one legume, and one non-legume broadleaf such as buckwheat.

When planting your cover crop, good seed-to-soil contact is important. purdue University says clear the area and remove all crop and weed residue. If the area is small, lightly rake or till the soil and sow by hand. In larger areas, you can use a handheld seed spreader. Cover with one-half to one and one-half inches of soil and water well until germination. You may have to hand-weed the area while the cover crop is becoming established. purdue says you can mow the cover crop down before incorporating all the biomass into the soil. For overwintering cover crops that are winter killed, simply till the crop residue into the soil in the spring.

Learn about Frederick Law Olmsted, father of American landscaping

Do you like gardening and architecture? Learn about Frederick Law Olmsted, known as the father of American landscape architecture, who designed nearby Genesee Valley park, Highland park, Seneca park, and Maplewood park. He also partnered with Calvert Vaux to design Central park in NYC.

This talk, by a Master Gardener from Cornell Cooperative Extension, will be an

introduction to the life and accomplishments of Olmsted. The class will be held at the Sweden Farmers Museum, 4988 Lake road South, Brockport, on August 17 at 6:30 p.m. Cost is $5. register online at swedenclarksonrec.recdesk.com or in person at the Sweden/Clarkson Community Center, 4927 Lake road, prior to the class. For information, call 431-0090. provided information and photo

Weddings and Engagements

Esford - Mickey

Kara Esford and Brett Mickey were united in marriage June 24, 2023 in Alumni Chapel at Niagara University. The ceremony was officiated by Fr. John Stanton.

The bride is the daughter of Michael and Kimberly Esford of Orchard park, NY. The groom is the son of Gary and Tina Mickey of Brockport.

The matron of honor was Olivia Slawson, friend of the bride. Bridesmaids were Kelsey Koscielniak and Leeann Esford, cousins of the bride, and Kaitlyn and Heather Wilson, friends of the bride. Milena and Josephine Nolan, cousins of the groom, acted as flower girls.

The groom’s brother, Sean Mickey, and friend Mikel DeMonte were best men. Serving as groomsmen were Sean and ryan Esford, brothers of the bride, Gregory p cousin of the bride, and Colin Fitzgibbons, friend of the groom. ring bearer was Chase Nolan, cousin of the groom.

The couple are graduates of Niagara University. Kara is a registered nurse on the STAT Transport Team at John r. Oishei Children’s Hospital and Brett is a Strategic Analyst at M&T Bank.

The newlyweds honeymooned in the Greek Islands. They reside in Buffalo.

Even sunflowers can be used as a cover crop. They will be tilled into the soil long before they reach bloom time. Photo by Kristina Gabalski.

Daniel’s Race honors the memory of a CCCSD student and helps others

by Colleen Onuffer

On Saturday, August 12, Daniel’s Race will be held at Churchville-Chili Middle School in remembrance of Daniel Myslivecek. The 5K race was first organized by Daniel’s friend in 2006 as an Eagle Scout project to help cover medical costs associated with his cancer treatment. Daniel ran in that race, despite being in the middle of a series of treatments, before losing his two-year battle with melanoma a few months later at the age of 16.

“Hosting the Daniel’s Race each year helps us to remember, reconnect, and reflect on running the race-of-life the way Daniel did,” said Daniel’s parents, Tammie and Dean Myslivecek, in a reflection on We Love and Lead.

“My favorite memory of Daniel is going to the castles in Gunnison, Colorado, and catching some of the most magnificent brown trout and brook trout you have ever seen,” said Dean. “Tammie’s favorite memory is watching him play soccer with a smile on his face and a look of determination right up until the very end.”

While trying out for the Churchville-Chili High School freshman soccer team, Daniel decided to drop out on his own. He went up to Coach John Mahoney to tell him in person, but Mahoney wouldn’t let him quit. Instead, Daniel made the team because he was man enough to speak to the

coach on his own. “To this day, each fall, John Mahoney reads a description of the player that Daniel was and asks the boys to choose someone to wear Daniel’s number (#3) for the year,” said Tammi and Dean in the We Love and Lead reflection.

Since that first event, Daniel’s Race continues to grow, averaging between 200 and 400 participants and 100 volunteers. It has also helped multiple families – both through national organizations and in our local community.

“We want to honor Daniel and continue his legacy within our community,” said Dean.

Each year, the race honors Daniel’s love of small children by awarding a $1,000 scholarship to a ChurchvilleChili High School student who will be actively seeking a career involving children. Beyond that, the race helps support a local family who has a child dealing with a life-threatening illness.

“The local families that we have supported over the years always involves a child with severe medical and financial needs,” said Dean. “We enjoy supporting other families that shared the same thing that we went through.”

Part of this year’s proceeds will go to the Hoffman family – parents Edmaris and Matt, and son Nataniel. Since his birth in March 2022, Nataniel has faced significant health complications. He underwent multiple surgeries and procedures within the first two months of his life and spent nearly 10 months in a hospital in New York City. Baby Nataniel requires 24-hour nursing care and has a long, challenging road ahead of him, facing at least one more major surgery. Race proceeds and other donations will help alleviate the unexpected financial pressures the Hoffman family faces.

“The race was created to provide financial assistance for our family when we were in need,” said Dean. “We now know that other families in our local area have the same need, so we’re paying it forward.”

Any remaining proceeds after supporting the family will go to the Samaritan’s Medical Fund at Golisano Children’s Hospital to help additional families. This fund assists in paying for treatment or covering the equipment that allows children to recuperate at home.

Members of the Myslivecek family.

In an interview on Good Day Rochester, Daniel’s sister and race organizer, AJ, spoke of the race’s longevity. “None of us thought it’d go more than a couple of years,” she said. “It’s been pretty amazing to see how even the Daniel’s committee has grown over these past 18 years and has started handing responsibilities down to keep this going.”

“I just retired from teaching after 31 years and my children are taking over the race. We will do it for as long as they are capable,” said Dean.

Daniel’s Race is a family friendly event on a USATF-certified course.

Everyone is welcome and invited to participate. “People can come and walk with their strollers or their dogs and enjoy the fellowship of people doing good things for a good cause,” explained Dean. “Our race really tries to support melanoma prevention and education.”

Individual prizes will be given out to winners across age divisions and cash prizes will be awarded to the overall winner, men and women.

To register for Daniel’s Race, become a sponsor or donate, visit www. daniels5k.com. Provided photos

Daniel Myslivecek enjoyed fishing.

Daniel’s parents, Tammie and Dean Myslivecek

Daniel’s Race will be held Saturday, August 12, at Churchville-Chili Middle School.

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New Brockport hand bell choir to debut during the Arts Festival

The village of Brockport will come alive with the annual Arts Festival and the enchanting sounds of its very own community hand bell choir, The Heavy Metal Ringers. This harmonious addition to the festival weekend promises to create a magical atmosphere that celebrates the history and creative vibes of Brockport.

Under the guidance of director Elaine Holt, the Heavy Metal Ringers (a division of the Erie Canal Ringers) include passionate individuals from all walks of life, united by their love for music and their commitment to fostering a vibrant community. Their dedication and many hours of practice will culminate in a free concert on Saturday, August 12.

The Brockport Arts Festival offers the perfect platform for the Ringers to showcase their talent. Handling bells from the sweetest treble to the deeper bass, the new ensemble will perform songs from Oklahoma, arrangements of world folk music, a version “Shenandoah” with hand chimes, a mystery piece, and an award-winning composition called “A Festive Rondo.” Percussionists will add pizzazz to the diverse program.

“We are thrilled to host the Heavy Metal Ringers during the Brockport Arts Festival. This performance

symbolizes the essence of our village – unity, creativity, and a shared passion for the arts,” said Brenda Tremblay, Music Director of St. Luke’s Church.

The debut performance of the Heavy Metal Ringers will take place on Saturday, August 12, at 4 p.m. at St. Luke’s Church on the corner of Main and State Streets (14 State Street.) There is limited municipal parking, plus free parking on the campus of SUNY Brockport at the college athletic complex with a frequent, free shuttle service for visitors.

For more information about The Erie Canal Ringers, contact Elaine Holt at ejvh144@gmail.com or Brenda Tremblay at brendatremblay@yahoo. com. You’ll also find the group and information on Facebook.

About the Heavy Metal Ringers:

This intermediate-level group formed in 2023 and rehearses at St. Luke’s on Tuesday evenings. It’s a division of the Erie Canal Ringers. A beginners’ group, The Great Bells of Fire, is forming this fall and seeks new members. Ringers do not have to read music, but they must be reliable and eager to collaborate. For more information, please contact Elaine Holt. Provided information and photo

Entries sought for 18th annual Erie Canalway Photo Contest

The Erie Canalway National Heritage Corridor is calling for entries for its 18th annual Erie Canalway Photo Contest. Images should convey people enjoying activities on the waterway and Canalway Trail or show the unique character of New York’s canals and canal communities. Winning photos will be featured in the 2024 Erie Canalway calendar.

Images will be judged in four contest categories: On the Water, Along the Trail, Canal Communities, and Classic Canal. Judges will select first, second, and third place winning images in each category, as well as 12 honorable mentions.

Submitted images must be horizontal format and taken within the Erie Canalway National Heritage Corridor, which spans 524 miles across the full expanse of upstate New York. It encompasses the Erie, Cayuga-Seneca, Oswego, and Champlain canals and their historic alignments, as well as more than 230 canal communities. Entries must be postmarked by August 25, 2023. Download official contest rules and an entry form at https://eriecanalway.org/get-involved/ photo-contest.

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2022 Contest winner Paddling on the Erie by Neil Sjoblom

Clarkson Academy Tour

On Clarkson Good Neighbor Day, Friday, August 18, from 4 to 5 p.m., members of the Clarkson Historical Society and the Clarkson Historian will host a tour of the Clarkson Academy. Also, at this time at the Academy, the owner of the historic Philip Boss house will present information about Philip Boss and others who lived in the Philip Boss House, interesting details about the home’s history, and how Murray Corners turned into Clarkson Corners. On sale at the Academy will be pre-pandemic Swift Comet Race shirts at a price of $5. The Clarkson Academy is located at 8343 West Ridge Road. The tour and presentation are free and open to the public.

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Hilton Lions Club seeks new members

The Hilton Lions Club is looking for people interested in community involvement, fun and fellowship to join its ranks.

The LIONS acronym stands for Liberty, Intelligence, Our Nations’ Safety. What do Lions do? They serve. Lions clubs are places where individuals join together to give their time and effort planning and participating in a variety of service projects to improve their local communities and the world. They also support those in need through humanitarian services.

In recent years, Hilton Lions have conducted free vision screenings for children, purchased large print and Braille books for the Parma Public Library, held holiday decorating contests, various fundraisers,

“My membership gives me a sense of community involvement and knowing the money we raise goes directly back into my community,” said Kim D. Fay, secretary of the Hilton Lions Club. “We have local officials and business people speak at our meetings to help maintain a strong sense of togetherness. Everything we do is for the betterment of our community.”

The Hilton Lions Club invites anyone interested in joining to come to one of their dinner meetings as a guest to experience the club, its members and what they do. Contact one of the members listed below for information or to reserve a date.

•Lion Ralph Preston at ilean49@gmail.com

•Lion Judy Nesbitt at Daj6n3@gmail.com

•Lion Kim D. Fay at fayliss@gmail.com

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Camp Haccamo opens for 67th year

Camp Haccamo in Rush is welcoming back campers for its 67th year of making smiles grow. It is a one-of-a-kind place that offers an overnight camping experience for individuals with emotional and/or physical disabilities. It’s also the only camp in our area that serves adults up to age 30.

Campers ages seven to 18 attended camp from July 31 to August 4, while those ages 19 to 30 are at camp August 7 to 11. The campers often arrive with smiles from ear to ear. For many, this is where they see their close friends each year.

There are ongoing activities throughout camp, including ziplining, swimming, archery, games, camp fires, and arts and crafts. The younger campers had a Carnival Night and the adult campers will have a special Prom Night.

With 24-hour nursing care and a ratio of one counselor per two campers, Haccamo provides a safe environment while caregivers are given an opportunity to rest, knowing their loved ones are safe and in good hands having fun, making friends, and developing skills, confidence, and independence.

Camp Haccamo is supported by 13 dedicated Rotary Clubs: Brighton, Brockport, Fairport, Gates Chili, Hilton, Honeoye Falls-Mendon, Irondequoit, Monroe South, Penfield, Pittsford, Rush Henrietta, Spencerport, and Webster. Learn more or donate online at www.camphaccamo.org.

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Buffalo footBall @ HIGHMaRK StaDIuM

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.

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A friendly reminder to

Salmon Creek Country Club 2023 EVENING JUNIOR GOLF CAMPS

The goal of this four week program is to provide your child with a positive and enjoyable golf experience. This will entail instruction on swing fundamentals, long game, short game, putting, etiquette, practice drills and safety. The program is taught by PGA Professional Gary Tatar.

Camp I: Mondays, July 10, 17, 24, Aug. 7 (Sign-up deadline July 7)

Camp II: Tuesdays, August 8, 15, 22, 29 (Sign-up deadline August 4)

Camp Time: 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm. Instruction starts promptly at 5:30

The camp is open to children ages 8 to 14. Camp is limited to the first 20 children. An adult is welcome to observe.

Golf is available following instruction. Children play free, however must be accompanied by an adult. If the adult plays a twilight fee is required.

Price includes instruction, range balls.

All Camp dates will be held as scheduled. In case of bad weather, instruction will be held inside.

All Juniors will be required to have an adult present if you choose to play the golf course following the camp. Registration form can be found on the Salmon Creek website under Lessons with Gary Tatar. Return Registration to: Salmon Creek Country Club

355 Washington St., Spencerport

Contact Gary Tatar 585-233-8863

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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.

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Events

•Free Community Meal, Sunday, August 6, noon to 1 p.m., hosted by St. Luke’s Episcopal Church Harvest Kitchen, 14 State Street, Brockport. This Month: submarine sandwiches, chips and dessert. All are welcome.

•118th German Fest at the Spencerport Firemen’s Field, 75 South Union Street, Spencerport, on August 11, 5 to 11 p.m., and August 12, 2 to 11 p.m. Features German food, music and dancing. Admission is $6; 12 and under free with a paid adult.

•The Village of Brockport’s Bridging Brockport Committee will host Dinners On Main on August 12. Music by Black Robin Band and North 43. Arts Festival After Hours, special time of 4:30 to 10 p.m.

•Finger Lake Opera presents Giuseppe Verdi’s Aida on Friday, August 11, at 7 p.m. and Sunday, August 13, at 2 p.m. at RBTL’s Auditorium Theatre, 885 East Main Street, Rochester. More information and tickets at https://www. fingerlakesopera.org/season.

•Movies in the Park, a series of family-friendly movie screenings, runs through the summer with all movies beginning at dusk, approximately a half hour after sunset. Prior to each movie, there will be a scavenger hunt where attendees will have an opportunity to find Never Forget Roses honoring local people who served our country and paid the ultimate price for their service. Rogue One will be screened August 11 at Highland Park.

•The 35th annual Avon Corn Festival is Saturday, August 12. Produced by Avon Rotary, the festival opens at 10 a.m. and concludes with a free concert by The Skycoasters from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. More than 130 arts and crafts vendors are featured along with continuous live entertainment, a variety of food vendors, a kid zone and corn-eating and cornhole contests. The beer garden will offer New York craft beers. Parking and admission are free. For information go to www.AvonRotary.org.

•Clarkson Good Neighbor Day is Friday, August 18, at Hafner Park, 3645 Lake Road, Clarkson. Clarkson Historical Society is doing tours of the Academy from 4 to 5 p.m. Brockport Lions Crusin’ Car Show from 5 p.m. to dusk. Kids activities, including pony rides, face painting, and a fishing derby, from 5 to 7 p.m. Ruby Shooz performs at 7 p.m. Food will be available for purchase. The event ends with fireworks at 10 p.m.

•Hilton-Parma Recreation presents Food Truck Wednesdays at Parma Town Park every Wednesday from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. Food trucks will be located near the playground area. August 9, Roc City Sammich, KO-BQ, Kona Ice, and Classic Taps Mobile Bar with live music by Shades of Grey from 6 to 7:30 p.m.

•Letchworth State Park’s summer schedule has almost daily free educational outings, field trips, and community science experiences. For a complete list of upcoming educational programs, go to https://on.ny.gov/3Yf3vUk.

•Riga Recreation’s 2023 Summer Gazebo Concert Series is held Wednesdays from 6:30 to 8 p.m., rain or shine. Midnight Storm performs August 9.

•Spencerport’s Music on the Canal summer concert series will be held on Sundays from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. On August 13, The Coupe De’Villes play Blues to Classic Rock. Held rain or shine. Admission is free. Bring a lawn chair.

•Brockport’s Summer Serenades free concert series is held on Thursday evenings at the Welcome Center, 11 Water Street (rain location is St. Luke’s Church, corner of Main and State Streets). Big Mike & The Motivators perform on August 10 at 6:30 p.m.

•Summer Concert and Food Truck Rodeo on Tuesday, August 15, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Greece Town Hall Campus. Free admission and parking. The concert will feature the Skycoasters. Participating food trucks include Terry’s Tips and Beef BBQ, Sugary Delights, Wraps on Wheels, Melt Food Truck, J&S Fried Dough, Mr. Squeeze Lemonade, Kona Ice, Red Osier/Cheesy Eddies, and Travelin’ Tom’s Coffee Truck.

•Gates Recreation & Parks Summer Concerts are held outside of Gates Town Hall, 1605 Buffalo Road, every other Sunday at 6:30 p.m. A different food truck will be on-site at each performance. All concerts are free. Bring seating. In case of inclement weather, concerts will be moved inside the Town Hall. 78 RPM performs on August 6. Food truck is Melts Food Truck.

•Wegmans Concerts by the Shore are held every Wednesday from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Ontario Beach

Park, 50 Beach Avenue, Rochester. Concerts are free to attend. Atlas (Funk music) performs on August 9. For information, go to https://www.ontariobeachentertainment.org/concerts-by-the-shore/.

•A Community Outdoor Movie Night will be hosted by St. Paul Church, 158 East Avenue, Hilton featuring the film Overcomer on Friday, August 18, at 7:45 p.m. An inspirational movie for the whole family (Rated PG). Free movie and popcorn. Bring your own lawn chairs and blankets. In case of rain, the event will be held indoors. For information, call 392-4000 or go to www.stpaulhilton. org.

•The Gathering Table/Teen Closet at Brockport First Baptist Church, 124 Main Street, will be held on Sunday, August 20, from noon to 1 p.m. The menu will be a brunch lunch. The Teen Closet will be open 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Clothes and accessories will be offered for free to teens and young adults.

•The 25th Annual Clarissa Street Reunion will be held on August 19 from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Clarissa Street from Troup Street to Samuel McCree Way. This event celebrates the vibrant history and enduring legacy of the Black and brown community in Rochester, while honoring National Black Business Month. There will be a parade along with variety of vendors, exhibits, storytellers, food, and musical entertainment. For details, go to https://www.clarissastreetlegacy.com.

Fundraisers

•Chicken Barbecue on August 6, from noon until sold out, at Ferris-Goodridge Post #330, 691 Trimmer Road, Spencerport. Dinners are $12 per person and include chicken, salt potatoes, macaroni salad and baked beans.

•12th Annual Warrior Benefit Concert on August 12 from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. at Greece American Legion Post #468, 344 Dorsey Road, Greece. This year’s concert starts with a motorcade escort from Ferris-Goodridge Post #330, 691 Trimmer Road, Spencerport, to the Greece American Legion. Artists and groups for this year’s concert are Rock Jester, Night Patrol, Axton Landing, Executive Order, Kid Kurry Band, Lake Effect, Another Vise, Roger Chennley, Joey Allen, and Uncle Mojo’s House Party. Food, beverages and various raffles available throughout the day. There is a $20 entrance fee. Open to the public.

•Drive-thru Chicken BBQ on Friday, August 18, from 3:30 p.m. until sold out, at Elmgrove UMC, 1500 Spencerport Road, Gates. Dinners are $15 each or two for $25 and include half chicken, salt potatoes, apple sauce, coleslaw, roll and dessert. For information, call 247-4973.

•Mainly Books, 24 Main Street, Hilton, is holding a DVD sale for all of August and September. Buy one DVD, get one free; over 1,000 titles to choose from. See store for details. Starting in September, evening hours are changing to Tuesday night till 7 p.m. Senior Day is also changing to the first Tuesday of the month. Proceeds support the Parma Public Library.

Government Meetings

•Chili: Conservation Board - August 7, 7 p.m.; Architectural Advisory Committee - August 8, 6 p.m.; Planning Board - August 8, 7 p.m. All meetings are at the Town Hall - Main Meeting Room.

•Clarkson: Town Board – August 8, 6 p.m.

•Hamlin: Planning Board – August 7, 7 p.m., at 1658 Lake Road.

•Parma: Town Board – August 8, 6 p.m., at 3710 Lake Road, Clarkson.

•Riga: Planning Board – August 7, 7 p.m.; Town Board – August 9, 7 p.m.

•Sweden: Planning Board – August 7, 7 p.m. Location change for August - Town Park Lodge, 4761 Redman Road, Brockport.

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, August 19, 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, can contact the church at 585-889-9896.

•Veterans with Cancer Support Group meets the second and fourth Tuesday of the month from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at Cancer Support Community at Gilda’s Club, 255 Alexander Street, Rochester. Call 585-423-9700 x304 or visit www.cscrochester.org for information.

Historical

•Joel Humphrey will present a talk, Edible and Medicinal Plants from Your Garden, on Wednesday, August 9, 7 p.m., at the Colby Pulver House Museum, 568 Colby Street, Spencerport. For information, call David at 490-4751 or email saxman14410@gmail.com.

•Clarendon Historical Society presents Queen of the Bremen by Marlies Adams DiFante, the true story of an American child trapped in Germany during WWII, on Wednesday, August 16, at 7 p.m. Held at the Clarendon Historical Society, 16426 Fourth Section Road at Church Street. For information call 585-638-6371 ext. 104 or 585-4020148.

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.; closed Saturdays in August. Digital Literacy of Rochester is at the library Mondays from noon to 3 p.m. providing tech help. Registration is open for the summer reading challenge and programs. Preschool storytime is Mondays at 10:30 a.m. Families are invited to the North Star School House and History Center at 864 Walker Lake Ontario Road on Tuesday, August 8, at 10 a.m. Learn about Hamlin’s history, get a tour of the school house, participate in a scavenger hunt, old-fashioned games and make butter. There is an Altered Books craft program for teens and adults on Tuesday, August 8, at 6 p.m. Billions of Bubbles program is Wednesday, August 9, from 1 to 2 p.m. Kids can design their own bubble wands, make bubble popping art, blow giant bubbles, and the bubble machine will be going on the front lawn. Copies of The Dinosaur Bar-B-Que cookbook for the August 10 Cookbook Club are available for pickup. Registration is required for most programs. For more information, call 964-2320, visit www.hamlinlibraryny.org or find the library on Facebook.

•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. Upcoming events at the library include: Summer Reading Game runs through August 10. Children Pre-K to Grade 12 can participate. Crunchy Sam’s Reptiles and Invertebrates - Thursday, August 10, at 2 p.m. For more information, call 293-2009, go to newmanrigalibrary.org, or visit the library’s Facebook page.

•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 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (every third Friday opening at 10 a.m.), closed Saturdays in July and August. Story time every Tuesday at 10:15 a.m. Rotating registration-required kids events every Thursday from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.: Drawing Club (first Thurs.), LEGO Club (second Thurs.), ROCDOG Therapy Dog Visit (third Thurs.), Pokémon Trainers Club (fourth Thurs.). Walking Club for all ages is every Thursday from 10 to 11 a.m., meeting at Union Street Coffee House, rain or shine. Find Adult and Teen events at OgdenLibrary.com or facebook. com/ogdenfarmerslibrary.

•Parma Public Library, 7 West Avenue, Hilton is holding the following events (no registration unless indicated): Wildlife Rockstars – Monday, August 7, 1 p.m., for all ages, sponsored by the Friends of the Parma Public Library. Bridges to Brain Injury, an organization that helps survivors of traumatic brain injury and/or physical disabilities live independent lives, will be bringing their animal ambassadors and teaching about them. Kids Summer Craft: Friendship Bracelets – Monday, August 7, 1 p.m., for ages 5 to 12. Baby Storytime & Sensory Play – Tuesday, August 8, 10 to 10:30 a.m., recommended for ages 0 to 3. Teen Tuesday – August 8, 3 to 4 p.m., for youth in grades 7 to 12 to enjoy snacks, games, crafts, and Netflix. Storytime @ the Gazebo – Wednesday, August 8, 10:30 a.m., recommended for ages 2 to 6. Join Ms. Zuzu at the Hilton-Parma Rec Center Gazebo for an outdoor storytime. Bring blankets or chairs. Rain location is the Parma Library. Tween/Teen Craft Club: Self-Care Night – Thursday, August 10, 6 p.m., for grades 5 and up, registration required. Making a sugar scrub and bath bombs. Book Chat – Thursday, August 10, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Join library staff in the Reading Lounge to discuss all things books. 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. Zoo Story Time with Brockport School of Dance & Performing Arts – Tuesday, August 8, 11 to 11:30 a.m. Plant Science & Scientists* – Wednesday, August 9, 1 to 2 p.m., for grades 6 to 12. This talk will unlock some of the hidden secrets of plant biology and the people who study them. Summer Reading Wrap Up Party – Thursday, August 10, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., features activities, performers, and prizes. Around the World in thirty instruments with “Four Shillings Short” – Thursday, August 10, 6 to 7:30 p.m. Enjoy a musical performance featuring 30 different musical instruments from around the world. Fun with Paper* – Friday, August 11, noon to 2 p.m. Laura Jacket will teach about Altered books.

Meetings

•Brockport Fire District meets the first and third Monday of the month (August 7), 6:30 p.m., at Station #3, 191 West Avenue, Brockport.

School Boards

•Churchville-Chili Central School District Board of Education meets at 139 Fairbanks Road, Churchville, on Tuesday, August 8. Use entrance 24 or 26. Workshop at 5 p.m. in Administrative Board Room #3808. District-wide Safety Plan Public Hearing at 7:15 p.m. followed by a regular Board of Education meeting in Administrative Board Room #3808.

Exile McBride portrait presented to Seymour Library

On July 27, Mike McBride presented Leslie Boedicker, head librarian at Brockport’s Seymour Library, with a framed 1880 portrait of John Joseph “Exile” McBride. It will be perma-

nently displayed on the wall in the library’s Local History Room.

Mike says, “Leslie and the staff of Seymour Library have been very helpful in promoting my great uncle.”

Beers, Bikes, and Barges series comes to Spencerport

The Erie Canal Museum has teamed up with cultural sites and breweries across the state to develop a summer long cycling series along the Erie Canal titled “Beers, Bikes, and Barges.” The goal of this series is to showcase the Erie Canal’s diverse history, the Empire State Trail, and the unique breweries that are found throughout the state.

The program comes to the Spencerport area on Thursday, August 24, beginning and ending at the Arrowhead Marina and Golf Course, 655 Gallup Road, Spencerport. Participants will meet at 6 p.m. for a 90-minute cycling tour that will highlight the canal in

Adams Basin and Spencerport, and stop at the lift bridge in Adams Basin. Learn about industries in the area and the stories of the people that lived here.

Rohrbach Brewing Co. will be present to serve their brews at the end of the ride. The first drink will be covered as part of a $25 registration fee that will also provide a donation to the Erie Canal Museum and this week’s partnering cultural organization. Helmets are required. Go to https://eriecanalmuseum. org/event/beers-bikes-and-bargesspencerport/ for information and to register.

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Bowhunting education course offered in Brockport August 26

A Bowhunting Hunter Education course is being offered at the Conservation Club of Brockport on Saturday, August 26, from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. This in-person class is offered free of charge to persons interested in obtaining a New York State bowhunting privilege. Interested students may register online through the DEC website at https://www.register-ed.com/ events/view/200883.

The NY Bowhunter Education course is required for hunters who want to use a bow and arrow to hunt deer or bear. Although this course is not required for hunting deer with a crossbow, or for using a bow and arrow to hunt small game or turkey, DEC encourages hunters to take this course to learn bow and tree stand safety techniques and other New York State mandated content. Students successfully completing the course are issued the Bowhunting Certificate of Qualification which is required to obtain a bowhunting privilege to accompany a small/large game license.

Registered students may obtain the hard copy

Exile devoted his entire life to passionately crusading for human rights, especially for Irish independence. His lifelong dedication for this cause gained the support of five American presidents.

Exile had become lost in history for over 100 years, until a DNA discovery in 2021. The McBride family is thrilled that their great uncle is finally receiving the long overdue recognition that he deserves.

Mike says the two years since the discovery have been amazing. He has gathered massive amounts of information on Exile. The material was found in over 1,500 old newspaper articles – written between 1880 and 1911 – not only throughout America, but also in Canada, England and Ireland.

In piecing together the history, Mike says, “Exile’s life story has all the makings of an action-packed adventure movie.”

Mike has given 12 PowerPoint slide presentations on Exile’s life and accomplishments in Buffalo, Batavia, Rochester, Syracuse and Utica. He is also writing a book on Exile’s life, which is about half completed. “Hopefully, the book will be finished before Christmas,” he said.

Exile had traveled for over 40 years throughout America and Europe, promoting human rights. However, it was not known until recently that he is actually buried locally in Brockport’s Mt. Olivet Cemetery.

Numerous additional presentations are now being planned for the fall and winter, including another at the Seymour Library. All presentations are free of charge. More details will follow as the events are scheduled.

Student Manual from the club lobby, 291 Ladue Road, Brockport, during open trap on Mondays from 5 to 8 p.m., from the Sweden Town Offices (temporarily located at Sweden/ Clarkson Recreation Center, 4297 Lake Road, or from Seymour Library, 161 East Avenue. A copy can also be downloaded from the DEC website. Download directions are provided during the registration process. Students should allow adequate time to prepare the mandatory homework.

The Conservation Club of Brockport regularly provides fall and spring firearms and bowhunting educational opportunities. A Hunter Education course is planned for October 21. Interested students may now register for that class at https://register-ed.com/ events/view/200889. A Beginners Trap Shooting class is also offered annually in June. Details are available from mgcyrccob@gmail.com.

For more information about either the August or the October class, follow the course specific links above, visit the DEC website at http://www.dec. state.ny.us, or call the Department of Environmental Conservation, Region 8 Headquarters at 585-226-2466.

Information about the Conservation Club of Brockport is available at http://www.ccbrockport.org.

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Mike McBride presents a framed portrait of his great uncle, Exile McBride, to Leslie Boedicker, head librarian of the Seymour Library. Photo by Dave Stafford.

death notices

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•Peters, Jacob (Jack) (11/13/30-07/01/23). Jack was born in Erie, PA on November 13, 1930 and graduated from Academy H.S., Erie. From 1954-1962 he owned an Arthur Murray Dance Studio in Erie and managed a Fred Astaire Studio in Niagara Falls, NY. Jack was a floor covering distributor salesman for over 40 years, selling Amtico tile, Bruce hardwood and Armstrong carpet and hard surface products. Together with Art Goodreds he co-owned Niagara Wholesale Floor Covering in Buffalo NY for a number of years. He was predeceased by his parents Jacob and Kathryn (Gerlock) Peters, his sister and brother-in-law Dolores and George Gibb, brother and sister-inlaw Robert and Mary (Hanes) Peters, and his childhood friend of over 70 years, Donald Ross. He is survived by his wife of 43 years Margaret Ann Peters; his children: Mary Kay Peters, Kathryn (David) Fedison, John (Joanne) Peters, Jacqueline (Paul) Walters, and Jacob Peters, III.; his granddaughters, Madeline and Samantha Peters; his nephew Robert (Kathy) Gibb and his nieces: Victoria (Bill) Peterson and Tamara (Joyce) Peters.

There will no prior calling hours. A Graveside Service was held July 7 at Laurel Hill Cemetery, Erie, PA. To share a memory or leave a condolence for the family, please visit; www. Dusckas-Martin Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc.com. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. James 1:12 “Blessed is the man who remains steadfast under trial, for when he has stood the test he will receive the crown of life, which God has promised to those who love him.”

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•Good, Marilyn J., died July 26, 2023 at age 90. Predeceased by her husband Chester M. Good in 2013, and six siblings. She is survived by her son Chester M. “Butch” (Raeberta) Good; daughter-in-law Zoanne Good; many nieces, nephew and cousins.

Visitation was held August 1, at the Fowler Funeral Home Inc., Brockport. A Graveside Service was held August 2, in Lakeview Cemetery, Brockport.

•Laureano, Amy E., (1980-2023) died suddenly surrounded by family July 30, 2023. Predeceased by her grandparents, Robert (Lois) Parmele and Elmer (Mary Ann) Walter. She is survived by her loving husband Justin; children Easton, Kaeden and Janelle; parents Craig (Ellen) Parmele; brother Kevin (Shannon) Parmele; nephews Jack and Brennan Parmele; motherin-law Julie Laureano; cousins Andy and Karen Liberatos and dear friends Nick (Kelly) Picardo. Amy was a first-grade teacher for the Kendall Central School District. She was beloved by the community, her students and especially her family.

A Memorial Service was held Saturday, August 5 at the Brockport Free Methodist Church, 6787 4th Section Road, Brockport. Please consider a donation in her memory to the Kendall Central School District for the Amy Laureano Scholarship Fund. Arrangements entrusted to the Fowler Funeral Home Inc., Brockport.

•Mattison, Samuel James, (1991-2023) died unexpectedly July 29, 2023. Sam is survived by his fiancé Maria; his children Mikaylah, Mark, and Isabella; his father Michael; his mother Kimberly; and his two brothers Jarrod and Andrew. He was kind of heart and willing to give anything he could to whomever needed it. Sam loved his job at the marina, and boating life in general. He enjoyed spending long hours in his father’s garage tinkering or helping with the odd project and, of course, the sailboats.

His Funeral Service was held August 4 at The Church of the Nativity, Brockport. Burial at Mount Olivet Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to the Fowler Funeral Home Inc., Brockport.

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•Kulp, William, died July 27, 2023 at age 78. Bill was predeceased by his parents, Milton and Faith; brother, Michael; and sister Sandra Greening. Survived by his children, Jeremy (Liz), Melissa and Joshua (Franki); grandchildren, Alexander, Madison, Christopher, Elliana, Mia, Brielle and River; sister, Denise (Daniel) Cavallaro; special friend, Nancy Churnetski; and several nieces, nephews and dear friends. In 1967 Bill began working as a Probation Officer for the Monroe County Office of Probation. Bill was drafted into the US Army in May of 1968 and served in Vietnam. He received the Vietnam Service Medal, Vietnam Campaign Medal, two Bronze Stars, and an Army Commendation Medal. After returning home, Bill resumed working as a Probation Officer where he remained until his retirement as a Senior Probation Officer and Coordinator of Community Service Sentencing Program in 1999. He loved music, travel, lighthouses, crossword puzzles and was a trivia enthusiast. He loved to sing songs from TV shows and jingles from commerecials.

His Funeral Service was held August 4 at the Leo M. Bean and Sons Funeral Home, Chili. Contributions can be made to Hildebrandt Hospice Care Center (Lifetime Care Hospice), 3111 South Winton Road, Rochester, NY 14623 in his memory.

•Stich, John F., died August 1, 2023. Predeceased by his loving wife of 58 years, Sue Stich; his siblings, Charles, Robert and Rita Bietry. Survived by his children, Mary Ellen (Tom) Mulhern, Jack (Karin), Chris (Rob) Owen and Lori Stich; grandchildren, Meghan, Brian, Shannon, Clare, Tim, Grace and Henry; sister-in-law, Eileen Richardson; many nieces, nephews and wonderful friends.

Friends may call at the Leo M. Bean and Sons Funeral Home Sunday, August 6 from 1 to 4 p.m. His Funeral Mass will be held Monday, August 7, 10 a.m. at St. Pius Tenth Church, 3000 Chili Avenue, Rochester. Interment, St. Pius Cemetery. Contributions in his memory can be made to the Episcopal Sr. Life Communities for the memorial bench at Seabury Woods, 1570 East Avenue, Rochester, NY 14610.

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•Neidrauer, Peter C., died July 23, 2023, at age 79. Peter is survived by his loving wife, Nancy; sons, Denis (Elizabeth), Steven (Danielle); daughter, Karen (Joel); grandchildren, Jacob and Benjamin Rosenberg, Zachary DeGroat, Michael (Mikey) Neidrauer and Emma White; sisters, Patricia (Jeff) and Elizabeth Meacham; sister-in-law, Sharon Landcastle; brother-inlaw, Michael Kenna; many nieces, nephews and dear friends. He is predeceased by his loving grandmother Bessie Reed, aunt Esther and mother Ruth Wallace.Peter worked at Eastman Kodak Company for 32 years. After retirement he joined his friend Mike in his business, Custom Wood Products before becoming Town of Riga Highway Superintendent for five years. He loved working with wood, building furniture and making lots of sawdust! He was a true volunteer helping others; Boy Scout leader; member of the Churchville Lions Club for 38 years and went on to be the Genesee Valley District Governor. He and Nancy worked for several years with Habitat for Humanity. When home he loved gardening, primitive camping in the Adirondack mountains,fishing, canoeing and hiking

His Funeral Mass was celebrated August 5, at St. Martin De Porres Parish at St. Vincent De Paul Church, Churchville. Interment in St. Vincent De Paul Cemetery. Donations in Peter’s memory can be made to the Churchville Lions Club, PO Box 364, Churchville, NY 14428 or Parkinson’s Foundation Greater Rochester, 1000 Elmwood Avenue, Rochester, NY 14620. Arrangements entrusted to Walker Brothers Funeral Home, Churchville.

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•Paduano, Josephine, lifelong Fancher resident, died July 31, 2023 at age 104. She was born April 23, 1919 to the late Vincenzo and Catherine (Carlone) Vendetta. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her husband, Angelo “Buddy”, her siblings, Bertha, Delia, Rose, Ida, Sadie, Mary, George, Mike, Tom, Joseph and Richard. Josephine is survived by many nieces, nephews and cousins. Josephine was a member of St. Mary’s and St. Rocco’s Churches where she served as a reader, Eucharistic Minister and was active in the Rosary Society.

Her Mass of Christian Burial was held August 3 at St. Mary’s Church, Holley. Interment in Holy Cross Cemetery, Holley. Contributions can be made to St. Mary’s Church, 13 South Main Street, Holley, NY 14470 in her memory. To share a special memory of Josephine, please visit www.mitchellfamilyfuneralhomes.com.

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•Redmond, Lois C., died July 30, 2023 at age 87. She was predeceased by her husband, Joe; her children, Mike and Cathy McAvoy; her sisters, Irene, Theresa, and Debbie; and her brothers, Junior and Lawrence Cyr. Lois is survived by her children, Peggy (Tom) Lingeman, Pat (Pam) McAvoy, and Shelly (Larry Bales) Giorgione; her siblings, Leo (Penny) Cyr, Linda Crawford, and Nancy (Ben) Noyes; and her sister-in-law, Elizabeth Cyr.

Her Funeral Service was held August 4 at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Hilton. Interment will be held privately. Donations can be made to St. Paul Lutheran Church, 158 East Avenue, Hilton, NY 14468 in her memory. Arrangements entrusted to the Thomas E. Burger Funeral Home, Hilton.

Diane L. Frisch

Frisch, Diane L., passed July 29, 2023 at age 77. She was predeceased by parents Wilbur Muckle and Helen (Frank) Beatty. She is survived by her husband Norman, her son Aaron (Julianna) Frisch, her daughter Sarah (Brian) Davis, grandchildren Ramon and Addison and close family members Donald and Pamella (Brink) Diltz and Carol (Shanhart) Frisch.

Diane was first a secretary at SUNY College at Brockport working for President Brown. From then on, she devoted her life to her family and actively served on volunteer committees, many in leadership roles, within the Brockport United Methodist Church, Cub Scouts, Girl Scouts, Byron-Bergen class of 1963 reunions, and the Fig Twig servicing Lakeside Memorial Hospital.

Calling hours will be 4:00-7:00 p.m., Monday, August 7th at the Fowler Funeral Home Inc., Brockport with a 10:00 a.m. service held there Wednesday, August 9th, followed by interment at Lakeview Cemetery, Brockport. In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to the American Kidney Fund or the Brockport United Methodist Church.

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•Warney, Charles F. “Charlie,” age 64, died July 30, 2023. He was born August 28, 1958 in Rochester, to the late Eugene and Lillian (Dodson) Warney. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his siblings, Eugene, Helen and mother-in-law, Jeanette Kelly. Charlie is survived by his loving wife of 32 years, Lisa; children Rachel (Ron) Hobbs, Sarah (William) Anderson, Joseph (Deniz Degirmenci) Warney, Zachary Warney, Timothy Warney, Ari Warney, Isabella Warney, Daisy Warney; grandchildren, Alexis and Alex Lopez, Madison, Sadie and Shelby Hobbs, Alyssa and Summer Anderson; siblings, Wayne (late Donna) Warney, Darlene (Ed) Ranous, Carol Hauck, Kathy (late Franklin) Fitzwater; many nieces, nephews and cousins. Charlie was a mechanic by trade and was able to fix anything and everything and enjoyed working on his 1964 Chevy Bel Air. He was an avid Buffalo Bills fan.

Services for Charlie will be held privately. Contributions in his memory can be made to the American Cancer Society. Arrangements entrusted to the Christopher Mitchell Funeral Home of Holley. To share a special memory of Charlie, please visit www.mitchellfamilyfuneralhomes.com.

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•Rupp, Mary A. (Wittman), called to heaven July 26, 2023 at 80 years of age after a short illness. Predeceased by her husband, Fred, children, Eric and Lisa; brothers, Gene, Billy and Teddy. She is survived by her children, Frederick “Fritz” (Jennifer) Rupp Jr., Amy (Cory) Callahan, Laura (Jonathan) McGovern; grandchildren, Andrew, Mitchell, Allison Mary, Claire, Paige; great-grandchildren, Beau and Gunnar; sister and brothers, Patricia Wittman Brown, Andy Wittman, Bernie Wittman; countless nieces, nephews and friends. Mary loved to volunteer her time to many charitable service organizations. She felt it was so important to give back. Mary lived her life as a positive force for her family and friends. She loved to bake and always had a mini loaf of bread at the ready to give out. Mary’s deep faith and devotion in God and the Blessed Mother has carried her through the highs and lows of this life on Earth and it carried her through her final journey home to God, Fred, and her kids.

Mary’s Funeral Mass was celebrated August 1, at St. John the Evangelist Church, Spencerport. Interment, St. John’s Cemetery. Contributions can be made in Mary’s memory to one’s favorite Spencerport charity. Arrangements entrusted to Walker Brothers Funeral Home, Spencerport.

Janice H. Fritz (Wolff)

Janice passed away suddenly on July 31, 2023. She was 85 years old.

She is survived by her husband of 63 years, Robert; her daughter Carol Labuzzetta and her husband James, and grandchildren Charlie, Matthew, and Benjamin; her daughter Pamela Paplham and husband William, and grandchildren Tyler and Brittany.

Jan was a dedicated and beloved third grade teacher for the Hilton School District at Northwood Elementary School, in Hilton, New York, for over thirty years. She loved to read, sew, and do crossword puzzles. Jan was a member of Messiah Lutheran Church in Greece, New York for over fifty years. She will be dearly missed by her family, friends, and neighbors.

Jan did not wish to have a memorial service. In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to the Myasthenia Gravis Foundation of America at http://myasthenia.org

Cristal Nesbitt

Batavia – Cristal Nesbitt, 43, of Batavia passed away on Saturday, July 29, 2023 at Rochester General Hospital surrounded by her loving family.

Cristal was born Saturday, June 28th, 1980 in Rochester, New York a daughter of John Nesbitt and Gale Fritz-Jordan.

She enjoyed scrapbooking, reading, baking, and spending time with friends and family. Cristal had a passion for art and was a talented and versatile artist.

She will be remembered by her son, Cameron Bontrager, and his father Derick Bontrager; mother, Gale Fitz-Jordan; father, John (Linda) Nesbitt; siblings, Eric (Krystal) Nesbitt and Alisha Chatman; nieces and nephews, Dakota Nesbitt, Zach Diegert, Lauren Diegert, Zaria Aslan, and Edward Allen.

In death Cristal is reunited with her brother, Jason Nesbitt.

Family and friends are invited to call on Tuesday, August 8, 2023 from 5:00 pm to 7:30 pm at H.E. Turner & Co. Funeral Home, 403 E. Main Street, Batavia, NY. Cristal’s Funeral service will be held at the Batavia First Presbyterian Church, 300 E Main St, Batavia, NY on Wednesday August 9, 2023 at 12:00 pm. Burial will be immediately following the funeral service in St. Joseph’s Cemetery.

Please leave a condolence, share a story, or light a candle at www.bataviafuneralhomes.com.

Blood drive benefits many

Thank you to everyone who donated blood at the Ferris-Goodridge Legion Post blood drive held on June 28. We have been informed that the 41 units of blood donated that day helped 123 people in various hospitals, including Unity Hospital in Rochester, Mercy Hospital in Buffalo, St. Joseph’s health center in Syracuse, and a hospital in Maryland. We

are looking forward to helping out once again at our next blood drive on October 25. Appointments are now available online at www.redcrossblood.org or by calling 1-800-REDCROSS. Thank you all, once again, for your support.

Barbara Marhatta Ferris-Goodridge Legion Family

Community comes together for successful food drive in Hilton

Hilton-Parma-Hamlin Chamber of Commerce wants to thank HiltonParma Recreation for allowing us to collect food at their Summer Smash and Tops Friendly Market in Hilton for allowing us to park our bus in their parking lot to also collect food. Between both events we collected 700 pounds of food for the Hilton Foodshelf. Plus a very big thank you to the Hilton CSD Transportation Department for allowing us to use one of their short buses, plus the wonderful bus drivers who helped us.

And to our volunteers who made this all possible – Linda Judd, Gary

Penny and Debra Hebing for helping at Summer Smash, and also Bob Hebing and Lori Steenson who braved the rain on Saturday at Tops. You all made this such a success.

The biggest thank you goes to all the people who took the time to donate food for our event, bless you all.

If you are ever in need of food and live in the Hilton School District, please contact the Hilton Foodshelf at 585-234-2090.

Hilton-Parma-Hamlin Chamber of Commerce

HPH Chamber volunteers (l-r) Linda Judd, Gary Penny and Debra Hebing collected food at Summer Smash. Provided photo.

Monroe County begins enhanced enforcement of DWI ignition interlock devices

On July 26, Monroe County Executive Adam Bello today announced a crackdown on those convicted of DWI who fail to install or circumvent a court-ordered ignition interlock device (IID). Several studies in New York show a significant lack of compliance in both installing and using an IID by those required by law to do so. A $35,000 grant from the Governor’s Traffic Safety Committee is supporting the effort.

An IID device is installed on a car’s ignition and requires the operator to give a breath sample before the vehicle will start. If the breath sample is above a pre-set alcohol limit, the IID prevents the driver from starting the car.

“Public safety is job one of government. DWI continues to claim or severely alter lives in every corner of the county. Not installing a court-ordered IID or knowingly circumventing the device is breaking the law and puts every one of us at risk,” said Monroe County Executive Adam Bello. “The Monroe

County Sheriff’s Office, RPD and Monroe County Probation are partnering to step up enforcement. Thank you to the Governor’s Traffic Safety Committee for helping fund this effort.”

Monroe County Probation is the lead agency for the grant but will work closely with the Sheriff’s Office and RPD on the enhanced enforcement.

“Drinking and driving is a recipe for disaster,” said Monroe County Sheriff Todd Baxter. “The combination puts lives at risk and is criminal. In the event an Ignition Interlock Device is ordered by the Courts, it is crucial that drivers install the device on their vehicle to prevent themselves from getting behind the wheel of a car drunk. We will be steadfast in enforcing the laws that hold violators accountable.”

Currently, County Probation is notified by its IID vendor every time a court ordered device is installed in a vehicle. Every three months, Monroe County Probation checks the DMV for

every person who is required to have an IID to ensure they have not registered any vehicles which would require an IID.

If anyone is found to have a car registered or titled in their name, the Court is notified and that person will be returned to court. Each quarter, about 20 individuals are found not to have installed a device, which triggers a violation of probation and they are returned to court.

There are 1,520 individuals in Monroe County who are ordered to have an IID installed in any vehicle that they operate. Of those, 223 have IIDs installed. The remainder are either required to sell or take their vehicle off the road or do have vehicles registered to them.

In practice, some of the individuals who are convicted of DWI continue to drive using vehicles which are registered to friends or family members. Driving without an IID against a court order and helping someone drive without a court ordered IID, are Class A misdemeanors punishable by up to one year in jail.

In addition to the enhanced enforcement, a social media campaign “Don’t Enable DWI” is underway. The campaign focuses on those who either help defeat IID devices or bypass their use by providing their private automobiles for use to those required to have an IID.

Monroe County Probation has been awarded up to $35,000 of funding under the Ignition Interlock Device Non-Installer Enforcement Program (IIDEP). The funding is provided by a federal Governor’s Traffic Safety Committee grant and passed through the NYS Division of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS).

Monroe County was selected to participate in the IID Non-Installer Enforcement Program following review of data provided by the DCJS Office of Justice Research and Performance (OJRP) including the number of DWI arrests, DWI convictions, IID’s ordered by the courts and installed, and the number of infractions recorded by the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV). Provided information

Award win can help authors gain recognition

The Independent Publisher Book Awards (known as the IPPYs) were established in 1996 and have been awarding the best in independent, small press and academic publishing for almost 30 years.

In a world that welcomes millions of new book titles annually, winning an award such as an IPPY can open doors and give authors much-deserved recognition, says IPPY Awards Director Amy Shamroe.

“In the over 15 years I have been working for the IPPY Awards, the one thing that strikes me is the impact being a medalist winner can have on the authors,” Shamroe said. “Every year we hear stories from the winners about publishing deals with large companies, increases in sales, more opportunities to sell in bookstore chains, more interviews/press attention, and even just the benefits of networking with other winners and picking up tips from them.”

Attendees of the Making a Woodland-Style Terrarium program, held on July 30 at Corbett Park Pavilion in Brockport, show off their creations. The Create on the Canals program was led by Ben DiMatteo who has been teaching his style of terrarium design in the New York City area and beyond for over a decade, putting his own spin on techniques developed by master terrarium gardeners in the 1960s and 70s. Provided photo.

Among the oldest awards for independent presses, the IPPY Awards are open to independent publishers, university presses, self-publishers and independent authors throughout North America, as well as overseas publishers and authors who publish books intended for an English-speaking audience.

With 90 general categories and 10 eBook categories, plus regional awards, the IPPYs offer opportuni-

ties for every type and genre of book and recognize hundreds of outstanding authors every year.

Ed Spivey, author of A Hamster is Missing in Washington D.C., and IPPY Gold Medalist said, “It’s made a huge difference in my sales, and was the key factor in convincing me to go to a second printing. The IPPY gold seal looks great on the new cover, and I think it’s opening some doors to publication reviews.”

The Jenkins Group/the IPPYs have now added the eLit Awards to their family of awards and made some changes to recognize all the ways people talk about and interact with books today. The eLits will now celebrate book-related digital content and creators in categories like Audiobooks, Social Media, Author websites, Podcasts and more.

Submissions are currently open for both the 2024 IPPY and eLit Book Awards. For more information and complete entry guidelines, visit www.ippyawards.com or www.elitawards.com. Follow the IPPY Awards on Instagram at @ippyawards and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/IPAwards. To hear interviews with past winners, visit www.behindthecoverpodcast.com. Provided information

Residents along Lake Ontario asked to report Box Tree Moth

The New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets recently announced additional findings of the Box Tree Moth, an invasive pest. The Box Tree Moth is a major threat to boxwood plants, which are a valuable portion of the nursery and horticultural industry. Previously, Box Tree Moth was found in Niagara County, near the Canadian border. The new

The quarantine prohibits the sale and movement of boxwood to areas outside of the quarantine area and requires companies selling boxwood to maintain sales records for inspection by the Department’s Horticultural Inspectors. The Department will revise the quarantine as necessary, depending on the outcome of its continued survey work.

Adult Box Tree Moths generally have white bodies with a brown head and abdomen tip. Their wings are white and slightly iridescent, with an irregular thick brown border, spanning 1.6 to 1.8 inches. USDA photo by Hannah Nadel

sponse efforts, inspectors from the Department plan to visit residential properties along Lake Ontario in Cayuga, Oswego, and Jefferson counties, with the landowner’s permission, to place traps for Box Tree Moth. The Department is also urging homeowners to look for signs of Box Tree Moth infestation on their property, listed below. If Box Tree Moth is suspected, the Department is asking that residents report it here: https:// agriculture.ny.gov/reportBTM.

The Department also has a quarantine in place to manage the spread of Box Tree Moth, which includes Niagara, Erie, and Orleans counties.

Tree Moth from spreading. Please allow state or federal agricultural officials to inspect your boxwoods and place an insect trap if they visit your property. If you have boxwoods, please inspect them for signs of Box Tree Moth and once you report it, treat or trim the plant to save it because a Box Tree Moth infestation is lethal to the plant.”

Property owners and managers looking for information on managing Box Tree Moth infestations can contact their local Cornell Cooperative Extension office or visit the NYS Integrated Pest Management website at https://cals.cornell.edu/new-york-

The boxwood plant on the left is healthy, green and web-free. The boxwood plant on the right is dead or dying from Box Tree Moth caterpillar damage. The invasive caterpillars feed on the foliage and leave behind webbing and frass (sawdustlike insect excrement). A boxwood plant infested with Box Tree Moth caterpillars may die within the year if left untreated. USDA photo by Ignacio Baez (l) and Mafalda Weldon (r).

state-integrated-pest-management/outreach-education/fact-sheets/box-tree-moth.

Box Tree Moth larvae are easily recognizable; they are green and yellow with white, yellow, and black stripes and black spots. Signs of damage may not appear at the beginning of an infestation because young larvae hide among twigs and leaves. Signs of a Box Tree Moth feeding on a plant include chewed, cut, or missing leaves, yellowing or brown leaves, white webbing, and green-black excrement on or around the plant. Larvae skeletonize the leaves and feed on the bark, causing defoliation and dryness, eventually leading to the plant’s death.

Adult Box Tree Moths generally have white bodies with a brown head and abdomen. Their wings are white and slightly iridescent, with an irregular thick brown border. Some adults have completely brown wings with a small white streak on each forewing. Males and females can show both colorations.

More information on Box Tree Moth is available on the Department’s website: https://agriculture. ny.gov/plant-industry/box-tree-moth. Provided information

Box Tree Moths overwinter

as larvae. Once temperatures rise, overwintering larvae emerge and typically begin feeding in March, continuing until they pupate in late April to early May. Photo courtesy of Matteo Maspero and Andrea Tantardini, Centro MiRT - Fondazione Minoprio. (IT).

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Yawman, DiTucci win 40th annual Business Person of the Year Awards

Phil Yawman, President, Cooley Group Inc, and Anthony DiTucci, President & COO, Livingston Associates, Inc. have been awarded the 40th annual Business Person of the Year Awards from the Small Business Council of Rochester, a

Greater Rochester Chamber affiliate. The awards were presented at a ceremony on Wednesday, July 26, at Nazareth University’s Callahan Theater.

This prestigious Business Person of the Year Award, first awarded in 1983, recognizes for-profit business leaders in Greater Rochester who have demonstrated outstanding success, growth, leadership, and service in both civic and professional areas.

Yawman was presented the award in the “50 Employees and Under” category. Cooley Group is a nationally recognized branding services provider. Under his leadership, the company has earned several awards, including the “Best Companies to Work For” designation. In 2022, the employee-owned company achieved its highest revenue and net income in its 78-year history. Yawman’s expertise includes strategic planning, executive leadership coaching, start-up management, marketing, and business development. Additionally, Yawman serves as Vice Chair of the St. John Fisher University Board of Trustees and sits on the boards of Monroe Community College Foundation and Constellation Brands Performing Arts Center (CMAC). He was part of the Executive Committee

of the 2023 PGA Championship, which brought significant economic benefits to Rochester.

DiTucci was presented the award in the “Over 50 Employees” category. His executive leadership skills enable successful identification and analysis of challenges and opportunities in dynamic organizations and complex projects, focusing on efficiency, effectiveness, and profitability. Under his tenure, Livingston Associates experienced significant growth and was recognized as one of Rochester’s “Top Workplaces” in 2022 and 2023. DiTucci actively serves on the Executive Board for the Builders Exchange of Rochester, chairs their Workforce Development committee, and participates in other organizations such as Camp Hard Hat, The Margaret Home, St. John Bosco Schools, Catholic Charities, and the Boy Scouts of America.

For more information about all of the 2023 award finalists, see the 40th Annual Business Person of the Year Awards Magazine at https://issuu.com/rochesterchamber/docs/2023_ businessperson_digital.

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LegaL NoticeS

Legal Notice Village of Spencerport Spencerport Municipal Electric Notice of Unclaimed Property

Notice is hereby given pursuant to Section 402 of the Abandon Property Law of the State of New York that:

a. A report of unclaimed amounts of money or other property held or owing by the above name corporation has been made to the Comptroller of the State of New York, and that a list of names of the persons appearing from the records of such corporation to be entitled thereto is on file and open to the public inspection at its principal office or place of business in the Village of Spencerport where any such property is payable;

b. Such deposits, payments, and refunds, together with interest due thereon and less lawful deductions, will be paid by it on or before the succeeding thirteenth day of September to persons establishing to its satisfaction their right to receive the same; and

c. In the succeeding month of October, and on or before the tenth day thereof, such unclaimed deposits, payment and refunds, together with interest due thereon and less lawful deductions, still remaining will be paid to the Comptroller of the State of New York, and that it shall thereupon cease to be liable, therefore.

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Legal Notice

Town of Clarkson

Notice of Public Hearing

Notice is hereby given that the Planning Board of the Town of Clarkson will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, August 15th, 2023, at 6:00 PM at the Clarkson Town Hall, 3710 Lake Road, Clarkson, New York to consider the following application:

Applicant: Robert Stein

Property Owner: Robert Stein

Property Address: 2355 Ireland Road

Tax ID: 041.02-1-36

Acres: 8.29

Requesting a one lot site plan for single family home with associated improvements.

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

By Order of the Planning Board of the Town of Clarkson.

Dated: 7/27/2023

Kevin Moore, Building Department

Legal Notice Town of Clarkson Notice of Public Hearing

Notice is hereby given that the Zoning Board of Appeals of the Town of Clarkson will hold a Public Hearing on Wednesday, August 16, 2023, at 7:00 pm at the Clarkson Town Hall, 3710 Lake Road, Clarkson, New York to consider the following application:

Applicant: Michelle Kemp

Property Owner: Michelle and Darren

Kemp

Property Address: 28 Lynnwood Drive

Tax ID: 054.17-1-41

Acres: 0.7

Requesting a customary home occupation to operate a dog and cat grooming business. No animals will be boarded on property and clients will drop off and return when grooming is complete. The business location will be in the renovated 2 car garage.

All interested parties will be given the opportunity to be heard. Application is on file in the Town Clerk’s Office.

Maps and information are available at the Town Hall’s Building Department for viewing.

By Order of the Zoning Board of Appeals of the Town of Clarkson.

Dated: 8/3/2023

Moore

Kevin

Building Department

Legal Notice Town of Parma

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT A PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD BY THE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS OF THE TOWN OF PARMA ON WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 16, 2023 @ 7:00 PM IN THE PARMA TOWN HALL, 1300 HILTON PARMA CORNERS ROAD, HILTON, NEW YORK TO CONSIDER THE FOLLOWING:

1. LORRIC DEVELOPMENT CORP / BUTTERNUT HILL SUBDIVISION 179 PINE HILL ROAD.

The applicant is requesting relief from Town Zoning Ordinance Article XVIII Subsection 165-33, (E) (1) (Schedule 1).

To allow a proposed Subdivision’s (lot 1) to have a front set back from the proposed entrance road of 40.3 feet and a front lot width from Pine Hill Road of 91.58 feet and a rear width of 96.89 feet. Town Code requires a front setback from public access roads and streets be 60 feet, and the lot width of 100 feet. The property is zoned Medium Density (MD).

2. JOSHUA ALBERTI 1204 HILTON PARMA CORNERS ROAD.

The applicant is requesting relief from Town Zoning Article V, subsection 165-31 (E) (1) (schedule I) for the placement of a Pole Barn located in the rear yard with a 13 foot side set back. Town Code requires 25-foot side setback. This property is zoned Agricultural Conservation (AC).

3. JOSEPH AINA JR. 10 CONNIES LANE.

The applicant is requesting relief from Town Zoning Article V, Subsection 16533 (C) (2), and Article X, subsection 16582 (C) (3), for the proposed erecting of a 780 square foot accessory structure on the south side of the house in the side yard, the total square footage of all accessory structures on the property will total 940 square feet. Town code limits accessory structures to 600 sq ft, and accessory structures to be in the rear yard. This property is Zoned Medium Density (MD).

4. JOHN NICHOLS 66 NORTH AVE.

The applicant is requesting relief from Town Zoning Article V, subsection 165-32 (E) (1) (schedule I) for the placement of an addition located on the north side of the home with a 34 foot side set back, and a 20 foot and 26 foot front set back. Town Code requires 40 foot side setback and a 75 foot front set back. This property is zoned Rural Residential (RR).

5. STEVE & ALYSSA TROMBLEY 1298 WEST AVE.

The applicant is requesting relief from Zoning Article V, Subsection 165-32 (B) (Permitted principle uses), to allow a farm-to-table food truck business and 30- foot by 40- foot parking area. A dining area 30- foot by 40- foot adjacent to the food truck. The applicant is also requesting a 4 foot by 8-foot permanent sign with an 18 inch by 6-foot open sign attached below the permanent sign totaling 41.6 square feet of signage with a 4-foot set back from the right of way. Town code Article XIV 165-111 (D) requires a 15-foot set back from all property lines. Article XIV 165-112 (F) allows a sign not to exceed 2 square feet in area. This property is zoned Rural Residential (RR).

All persons will be heard at this time. Interested parties may obtain further information by calling 392-9449 or by inspecting the project file in the Parma Town Hall during normal business hours.

Parma Zoning Board of Appeals

newsmakers

The following local residents received degrees from Rochester Institute of Technology in May 2023:

•Adam Brownfeld of Rochester (14624), received a degree in business administration-executive (MBA)

•Zachery Dawley of Churchville, received a degree in mechanical engineering technology (BS)

•Simon Shipkowski of North Greece, received a degree in microsystems engineering (Ph.D.)

•Steven Yu of North Chili, received a degree in computer science (BS)

• Jaclyn Neubauer of Spencerport, received a degree in environmental science (MS)

•James Flanagan of Rochester (14624), received a degree in electrical engineering (BS)

•Michael Firnstein of Rochester (14624), received a degree in mechanical engineering (BS and ME)

•Aurora Kraus of Hilton, received a degree in packaging science (BS)

•Matt Rothberg of Rochester (14624), received a degree in applied statistics (MS)

•Maddy Schoenfeld of Rochester (14624), received a degree in business administration (MBA)

•Jacob Black of Rochester (14624), received a degree in electrical engineering technology (BS)

•Leah Norton of Rochester (14624), received a degree in international business (BS)

•Michael Pothaczky of North Chili, received a degree in political science (BS)

•Ruichu Yu of Rochester (14624), received a degree in studio arts (BFA)

•Emily Castrichini of Rochester (14624), received a degree in graphic design (BFA)

•Joey Brennan Jr. of Churchville, received a degree in computer science (BS)

•Mak Friery of Rochester (14624), received a degree in interior design (BFA)

•Emanuel Ruiz of Rochester (14624), received a degree in biomedical sciences (BS)

•Sheridan Grady of Brockport, received a degree in interior design (BFA)

•Melissa Miller of Churchville, received a degree in graphic design (BFA)

•Alex Carey of Rochester (14624), received a degree in management information systems (BS)

•Zachary Holderle of Rochester (14624), received a degree in finance (BS)

•Dee Murray of Rochester (14624), received a degree in health and well-being management (MS)

•Bridget DeHond of Churchville, received a degree in management information systems (BS)

•Savanna Calisto of Spencerport, received a degree in diagnostic medical sonography (BS)

•Maddy Marcus of Rochester (14624), received a degree in applied arts and sciences (BS)

•Rob Garrick of Rochester (14624), received a degree in mechanical engineering technology (BS)

•Alexander Crouch-Calvo of Churchville, received a degree in photographic and imaging arts (BFA)

•Ella Muir of Hilton, received a degree in echocardiography (certificate)

•Molly LaChance of Hilton, received a degree in echocardiography (certificate)

•Aaron Smith of Churchville, received a degree in computer science (MS)

•Drew Maslyn of Churchville, received a degree in applied statistics (MS)

• Zach Steigerwald of Churchville, received a degree in software engineering (BS)

•Daniel Yu of North Chili, received a degree in microelectronic engineering (BS)

•Alex Lane of Holley, received a degree in computing security (BS)

•Anthony Lippa of Rochester (14624), received a degree in electrical engineering technology (BS)

• Jackie Anuszewski of Rochester (14624), received a degree in mechanical engineering (BS)

•Alex Trostle of Brockport, received a degree in electrical engineering (BS)

•AJ Gelsomino of North Chili, received a degree in mechanical engineering (BS)

•Austin Martinez of Spencerport, received a degree in electrical engineering (BS and MS)

•Kaden Profit of Rochester (14624), received a degree in engineering management (ME)

•Wilson Huang of Brockport, received a degree in finance (BS)

• Ethan Ruszanowski of Rochester, received a degree in computing and information technologies (BS)

•Kaitlyn Pohler of North Chili, received a degree in electrical engineering (BS)

•Connor Hilchey of Rochester (14624), received a degree in psychology (BS)

•Sebastian Steigerwald of Churchville, received a degree in mechanical engineering technology (BS)

•Michael Nee of North Chili, received a degree in computing security (BS)

•Cesar Depaz of Spencerport, received a degree in new media design (BFA)

•Olivia Lydon of North Chili, received a degree in applied arts and sciences (BS)

•Ava Shortino of Spencerport, received a degree in mechanical engineering technology (BS)

•Kate Wagner of Rochester (14624), received a degree in astrophysical sciences and technology (MS)

•Elizabeth Eschler of Spencerport, received a degree in English (BS)

•Silka Houghton of Rochester (14624), received a degree in photographic and imaging arts (BFA) and global business management (BS)

•Monique Beauchamp of Rochester (14624), received a degree in game design and development (BS)

•Erica Molnar of Rochester (14624), received a degree in civil engineering technology (BS)

•Jenni Margis of Hamlin, received a degree in film and animation (BFA)

•Sierra Marie Kegler of Spencerport, received a degree in mechanical engineering technology (BS)

•Dan Schenk of Rochester (14624), received a degree in mechanical engineering (BS and ME)

•Thomas Augello of Rochester (14624), received a degree in hospitality and tourism management (BS)

•Ryan Steubing of Rochester (14624), received a degree in business administration-accounting (MBA)

•Chris Lewis of Churchville, received a degree in mechanical engineering (BS)

•Caleb Maynard of Spencerport, received a degree in computing and information technologies (BS)

•Donna De La Torre of Rochester (14624), received a degree in business administration-online executive (MBA)

•Taylor Valentino of Spencerport, received a degree in business administration (MBA)

•Genna Delvecchio of Hilton, received a degree in new media design (BFA)

•Julie Gross of Brockport, received a degree in ASL-English interpretation (BS)

•Cierra Towndrow of Rochester (14624), received a degree in ASL-English interpretation (BS)

•Maria Atkinson of Spencerport, received a degree in business administration (MBA)

•John Bamburoski of Spencerport, received a degree in mechanical engineering (BS)

•Ziyi Su of Churchville, received a degree in computational mathematics (BS)

•Kate Harrison of Rochester (14624) received a degree in film and animation (BFA)

•Arielle Read of Rochester (14624), received a degree in criminal justice (BS)

•Kaity Johnson of Hamlin, received a degree in psychology (BS)

•Bianca Cilento of Rochester (14624), received a degree in environmental science (BS)

• Zack French-Hale of Churchville, received a degree in communication (BS)

•Adam Wuest of Hilton, received a degree in industrial engineering (BS)

•Austin Susa of Rochester (14624), received a degree in applied arts and sciences (BS)

•Nathan Bloom of Churchville, received a degree in computing security (BS)

• Hannah McGroarty of Rochester (14624), received a degree in applied arts and sciences (BS)

•Wendy Salamone of Brockport, received a degree in project management (ACT)

•Miranda McGrath of North Chili, received a degree in web and mobile computing (BS).

The following students were named to the 2023 spring provost’s list at SUNY Genesee Community College:

•Luke Burrell of Brockport

•Christian Banegas of Brockport

•Isabella Maloney of Brockport

•Brandon Stefanski of Brockport

•Gloria McCracken of Brockport

•Seth McCracken of Brockport

•Joshua Barton of Brockport

•James Scheid of Churchville

•Ava Parkhurst of Hilton

•Tyler Hill of Holley

•Kimberly Miller of Holley

•Carola Boza-Meade of Holley

•Kamryn Berner of Holley

•Joshua Jablonski of Kendall

•Thomas Vannest of North Chili

•Greta Hall of Spencerport

•Jazmine Young of Spencerport

•Cristofero Maenza of Spencerport

•Cortni Beardsley of Rochester (14624)

•Alexander Tzounakos of Rochester (14624)

•Jan Makula of Rochester (14624)

•Jozef Makula of Rochester (14624)

•Annie Williams of Rochester (14624)

•Inna Odeychuk of Rochester (14624)

•Jenny Anderson of Rochester (14626)

•Alan Lott of Rochester (14626).

Sports & Recreation

Celebrating 50 years of Spencerport girls varsity soccer

Soccer is synonymous with Spencerport. In the 1970s, the boys soccer program in Spencerport had already established a rich, winning tradition. Title IX was passed in 1972, which created opportunities for the girls, and the Spencerport Rangers fielded their first ever girls varsity soccer team in the fall of 1973.

Under the leadership of Mrs. Pat Stevenson, thirty girls took to the pitch. Playing in gym suits and pinnies and with a brown rubber soccer ball, this team learned the skills and strategies of the game of soccer. At this time, a goal was worth two points and a penalty kick was worth one. With a 6-1-1 record the Lady Rangers were declared Monroe County Champions.

1973 was also the first year that Section V hosted a sectional tournament for the girls. Because the Spencerport girls did not actually have uniforms of their own, they had to borrow the boys’ junior varsity uniforms for sectional play, as well as a legitimate soccer ball.

The Spencerport girls advanced to the quarter finals of the sectionals and defeated Geneseo 3-0. The semi-finals brought Spencerport to take on Canisteo which they defeated 5-0. The first ever Section V girls soccer finals pitted Spencerport vs. Alfred Almond. The game ended in regulation in a 0-0 tie and after four sudden death overtime periods, Spencerport was victorious 1-0 on a penalty kick.

The significance of this history has not been lost on the 1973 team. Since then, the Spencerport girls soccer program has won ten Section V titles and two New York state titles. In honor of the 1973 team’s 50th anniversary of the first ever Section V Championship and all alumni of the Spencerport girls soccer program, there will be a celebration this fall from September 28 through 30. The various celebrations are listed below, and all alumni and family members are encouraged to attend.

Greece Post team wins second straight NYS American Legion Championship

Greece Post 468 claimed its second straight New York State American Legion Senior Division Championship on July 27 with a 7-6 win over Broundshidle Post 205. 2023 Hilton grad James Capellupo (at right) earned Tournament MVP honors. Greece advances to the Northeast Regional Tournament being held August 2 through 6 in Shrewsbury, Massachusetts. Before the 2022 tournament, a Rochester-area team had not won an American Legion state title in 55 years.

50 Year Celebration of the 1973 Spencerport Girls Section V Soccer Champions and all Girls Soccer Alumni

Thursday, September 28

Meet and greet for all Spencerport girls soccer alumni beginning at 5:30 p.m. at Clutch on the Canal, 94 South Union Street, Spencerport, second level. Food and drinks on your own.

Friday, September 29

•Morning: Private breakfast gathering for team members and families of the 1973 team. •Evening: Private dinner celebration for team members and families of the 1973 team.

•Watch the Spencerport varsity girls at Gates Chili High School, time to be determined.

Saturday, September 30 – Soccer Bonanza!

•10 a.m. – Soccer clinic for youth

•12:30 p.m. – Spencerport JV girls vs. Brighton

•2:30 p.m. – Ceremony to honor 1973 team and all alumni

Immediately following the varsity game there will be a celebration of all Spencerport girls soccer alumni in the

Provided information and photos

Pat Stevenson

The 1973 Spencerport girls varsity soccer team: first row – Vicki Van Halle, Virginia Zazzara, Cindy Willis, Diane Pucci, Deb Lynch, Karen Schiffhauer, Janice Sisson, Co-Captain Donna Pucci, Mary Marion, Deb McMullen; second row – Coach Patricia Stevenson, Linda Gauss, Candee Laws, Lynne Creech, Laurie Boughter, Kathy Hanwell, Jenny Krebs, Diane Wasserbauer, Cindy Lynch, Liz Ferris, Captain Penny VanSchoick, Miss Havens; third row – Dee Van Noy, Sherry Sherman, Ellen Gartland, Heather Brendel, Dawn Murphy, Kim Triassi, Donna Winnie, Marlene Youngman, Darlene Boulter, Mary Munn, Manager Marvis Boscher

Geneseo’s Pam Warner (right) boots the ball away from Spencerport defender Mary Marion in the 1973 Section V girls quarterfinal soccer game. Spencerport won the game, 3-0.

Spencerport’s Penny VanSchoick takes a corner kick. Lady Rangers get pre-game instructions prior to a sectional game.

Photos from @james_capellupo on Twitter.

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Churchville-Chili appoints new SHS Assistant Principal

At its July 11 meeting, the Board of Education appointed David Burgess as an Assistant Principal at the Churchville-Chili Senior High School starting August 21.

Mr. Burgess has been a high school science and engineering teacher for the Rochester City School District since 2010. He served on various committees, including: Science Department Chairperson, Instruction Council Co-Chairperson, Building Committee Data Lead and Professional Development Team Leader. Mr. Burgess received his master’s degree in teaching, Earth Science, from Empire State College and a bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science from SUNY Brockport. In addi-

tion, he has a Certificate of Advanced Graduate Study and NYS School Building Leader certification from Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts.

Mr. Burgess resides in North Chili with his wife, Desiree, and children, Emily, Luke and Chloe. He is excited to join the CCCSD team and “looks forward to getting to know the students, staff and families as they work together for a great 2023-24 school year.” Provided information and photo

NYSOFA’s rollout of AI companion robot shows 95% reduction in loneliness

Over the past year, the New York State Office for the Aging (NYSOFA) has partnered with Intuition Robotics in a pilot to bring ElliQ – the first-ever proactive and empathetic AI companion – to more than 800 New Yorkers in an effort to combat loneliness, foster engagement, improve overall health and wellness, and support aging-in-place. Loneliness has long been a concern for older adults, but the COVID-19 pandemic greatly exacerbated the issue, as the U.S. Surgeon General recently stressed in a highly publicized advisory on the epidemic of loneliness and isolation.

According to data reports from the NYSOFA pilot, AI companion ElliQ has achieved a 95% reduction in loneliness and great improvement in well-being among older adults using the platform. ElliQ users throughout New York have also demonstrated exceptionally high levels of engagement consistently over time, interacting with their ElliQ over 30 times per day, six days a week. More than 75% of these interactions are related to improving the older adults’ social, physical and mental well-being. Given these results, NYSOFA and Intuition Robotics just announced the continuation of their partnership.

ElliQ is proactive and personalized: it initiates conversation, suggests activities, and remembers what users tell it. ElliQ encourages and works with users to set and help achieve goals. It is designed to convey empathy to create trust and drive engagement and behavior change.

Over the past year, Intuition Robotics has added unique features to keep seniors active, connected and engaged, such as: ElliQ taking users to museum exhibits and road trips, painting with ElliQ using generative AI, mindfulness exercises led by a certified mindfulness instructor, recording life memories in a digital memoir and sharing them with family and friends, and the ability for the NYSOFA staff

to send informational video messages about available resources.

“We had high hopes for the efficacy of ElliQ, but the results that we’re seeing are truly exceeding our expectations,” said Greg Olsen, Director of the New York State Office for the Aging. “The data speaks for itself, and the stories that we’re hearing from case managers and clients around the state have been nothing short of unbelievable. To see the impact this technology is making on the lives of our community members is incredibly moving and we can’t wait to see this program continue to grow.”

“It has been a pleasure to work alongside local offices for the aging and partners to identify older adults who would most benefit from empathetic AI,” said Dor Skuler, CEO and Co-Founder of Intuition Robotics. “ElliQ can’t make an impact on individuals until it has been invited into the home, and the case managers and staff on the ground have been integral in educating older adults about ElliQ, supporting installations, and facilitating introductions between our team and the clients directly. We’re excited to continue our work with NYSOFA and other aging agencies to increase the number of aging adults we can help.”

For more information about the New York State Office for the Aging, visit aging.ny.gov. To learn more about ElliQ, visit www.elliq.com. Provided information

AI robot companion ElliQ has been shown to reduce loneliness in users by 95%.

Photo from elliq.com.

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 Ave. Brandi and our congregation are enjoying a summer sabbatical—a Season of Renewal. Our temporary pastors during this time are Rev.Whitney Scoville and Elder Fred Mollon. Please join us for worship, Sundays, 10 AM, a family friendly service, either in person or virtually via live-stream or recording at https://www.facebook.com/firstpreschili/live/. Help us enjoy relaxation, new experiences (a Devotional walk, a relaxing Yoga gathering, prayer opportunities), new fun, new discoveries, new connections, different worship leaders…and take Jesus on the journey with us! Youth Groups, Music Opportunities, Mission Trips, Season Teams, and Community Outreach, including our Food Cupboard (3rd Sat. each month, 10-11:30 AM), are a few programs we offer to enrich our faith. 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.

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. 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 585-6598459, 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 4:30pm Wednesdays. Youth Group meets on Friday nights from 7 to 9pm. Our building is handicap accessible and visitors are welcome.

OGDEN PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

Our purpose is: “To equip ourselves and others to be disciples of Christ as we seek God’s will for our church and beyond.” 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; 585-3526802; 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. 585-5949488. 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 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

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. CHRISTOPHER’S CHURCH

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 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.

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. 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.

Churches, to have your services listed or updated, please call 352-3411.

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 3:45-4:30pm. Eucharistic Adoration Thursdays 1:00pm-6:00pm (Benediction at 5:50pm) & Sunday 1:30-4:30pm (Evening Prayer at 4:00pm, Benediction at 4:15pm). 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 3:30-4:30 PM; Rosary 4:30 PM; Mass 5 PM (live-streamed).

Sunday: Mass 8 AM, 10:30 AM, 6 PM; Adult Bible Study 11:45 AM. First Saturday Mass at 8:30 AM. All are welcome. Handicapped accessible.

ST. MARY’S CHURCHST. MARk’S CHURCH

13 South Main Street, Holley16789 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.

ST. PAUL LUTHERAN CHURCH & SCHOOL

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

TRINITY LUTHERAN CHURCH & PRE-SCHOOL

191 Nichols Street (Rt. 31), Spencerport, NY 14559. Phone: 352-3143. Pastor Steve Shrum. Trinity’s Updated Worship Schedules starting Sunday, July 9th – Traditional service at 9:00AM; Full Contemporary service at 10:30AM 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.’

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 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 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.

Removing the Main Street bridge trusses in Brockport

The trusses were removed from Brockport’s Main Street bridge on Wednesday, August 2. The job required the use of a 600-ton crane which crew members finished assembling on Tuesday.

The first step was to remove the floor beam in the middle of the bridge (see beam

in top left photo). Then the west truss was attached by cables to a spreader beam and, in turn, attached by the same cables to the crane. The truss was cut with a torch above the floor beams at each end of the bridge, then lifted over the canal and Main Street trailhead to the cleared property at

7 North Main where it was lowered onto temporary truss supports. The west truss was moved in the morning and the east truss in the afternoon.

All navigation on the canal was restricted during the operation on Wednesday. Boats were held at the park Avenue bridge going west, and at the Holley lift bridge going east. Flaggers were on the canal and on the canal path for pedestrians when the trusses were being swung over.

The trusses each weigh 87,115 pounds;

including the spreader beam and its rigging, the total weight is 96,413 pounds. A 5% safety factor is figured in to bring the total weight with safety factor to 101,600 pounds.

The trusses will be refurbished on site at 7 North Main (see bottom left photo). The bottom chords will be replaced along with one or two of the diagonals and the trusses sandblasted (under cover) to remove the lead paint. provided information

Photo from the Village of Brockport

Photo from the Village of Brockport

Photo by John Payne

Photo by John Payne

Photo by John Payne