Westside News WEST Edition – January 8, 2023

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Get out & grow!

Dogwood Shrubs

by Kristina Gabalski

When most of us think of dogwoods, we think of the small flowering trees that bloom in the spring. But there are other dogwood species – shrub dogwoods – that deserve a place in your landscape.

you’ve probably seen shrub dogwoods, like red-osier dogwood, growing freely along local roadsides. Dogwoods are native to our part of North America and they offer four-season interest for home gardeners. The plants bloom in spring, produce fruit and foliage in the summer, sport autumn leaf color as well as beautiful winter bark color and fruit retention.

FyI - Cornus has been split into four genera by taxonomists due to significant genetic differences. Included are Cornus (Cornelian cherries), Benthamidia (bigbracted dogwoods), Swida (white and blue drupe dogwoods – shrub varieties), and Chamaepericlymenum (dwarf dogwoods). As arboretums, gardens, and nurseries update scientific names, Cornus is still widely accepted in horticulture circles.

The silky dogwood ( Swida amomum ) blooms in late spring and has creamy-white clusters of flowers. It reaches 12 feet tall and 12 feet wide and has a multi-stemmed habit. The berry-like fruits are round white drupes and turn bluish-purple as they ripen. Songbirds and small mammals eat the fruits and the plant also is used as a larval host plant for azure butterflies.

Silky dogwoods prefer well-drained, medium to wet acidic soil in partial shade to full sun. you should apply between two to four inches of mulch when planting this dogwood to protect roots from drying out. Silky dogwoods look great in large plantings or as a hedge.

Gray dogwood (Swida racemosa) works well as a hedge, border, erosion control, around ponds and streams, or even in meadows, according to penn State Extension. you may have noticed this plant along roadsides as younger stems have a reddish tinge and the prominent red fruit pedicels remain throughout the winter. The fruits are white drupes and are an important source of food for a diversity of wildlife including northern bobwhites, woodpeckers, and grosbeaks. Gray dogwood also hosts caterpillars of the spring azure butterfly and is hardy in Zones 4-8. It is tolerant of many soil conditions, from moist and wet to dry, and also grows in both full sun and part shade. This plant can grow up to 27 feet tall and can be trained into a small tree.

red-osier dogwood (Swida sericea ) is a favorite

by Kristina Gabalski

in the landscape for its bright red twigs on multi-stems. I love using cut stems in winter floral arrangements and outdoor container displays. In the spring, I use the cut stems to support small garden plants. The brightest colors are on young stems; pruning back older branches in early spring stimulates new and vigorous growth. As with other dogwood shrubs, redosier produces white flower clusters that give way to white drupes. Foliage is green in the summer and a reddish-purple in the autumn. red-osier dogwood stays between six and nine feet in height, but can spread by suckers. Deter spreading with a sharp spade, if desired. These shrubs make great borders and screens. red-osier likes moist, well-drained soil in partial shade to full sun and is rarely browsed by deer. Wildlife love the white drupes and spring azure butterfly caterpillars eat the leaves for food.

Lastly, bunchberry ( Chamaepericlymenum canadense), is more of a ground cover plant, reaching only six to 12 inches in height. The flowers are similar to those of flowering tree dogwoods and bright red drupes hold on into autumn. Birds love them. This dogwood likes dappled sunlight to partial shade and spreads via rhizomes. plant in cool, damp, acidic soils in Hardiness Zones 2-6.

Swida racemosa (formerly Cornus racemosa) – Gray Dogwood. Photo by Denise Ellsworth, The Ohio State University on Bugwood.org.

Native dogwood shrubs add color to the landscape even in winter. Photo by Kristina Gabalski.

Hilton’s Heise and Clark leading the way for Cadets start

by Warren Kozireski

They have been playing together on the Hilton varsity girls basketball team for four years now, so you would assume both are upper-class players getting ready to graduate. But one is a junior and one is a sophomore. And one was a team captain as a freshman.

Junior Ella Clark and sophomore Mallory Heise combined are scoring 58% of the points and 60% of the assists through the holiday break to lead the Cadets to a 5-3 start. This comes after an 8-13 finish in 2019-20, 2-8 in the pandemic shortened 2020-21 and 11-10 last season.

“We’re really just trying to build on the experience that we had and help the younger players build that confidence, the confidence we’re going to have going forward,” Heise said “We’ve played together a lot and we’re trying to work them into it so we can be successful for the rest of the year.”

“We’ve always played together since we were little, we come to open gyms together and even in the offseason, we’re not playing AAU together, but we go to different gyms together,” Heise said.

“It’s really that trust that we have play-

ing together for so long; we played soccer together and basketball, so we really just have a good connection and it shows on the court,” Clark added.

“We’re trying to get all five starters to come together and play hard together and we build off each other and play off each other.”

One of the two scored on nine consecutive conversions in what became a 59-27 blowout of East High to start the second half of the season and improve their overall record to 6-3.

But they are far from the only contributors on the Cadets squad. Junior Leah Thompson leads the team in rebounds and blocks while senior Karlee Hargather and sophomore Elena Graziano stand three-four in steals.

“The people coming in are playing their heart out and proving why…and when everybody scores it brings us closer together as a team,” Heise said.

Heise wears number 14 because “my birthday is February 14 and it’s an even number; I love even numbers.” Clark wears number 32 because “it was actually my mom’s number.”

Mom Kelly Clark played for three varsity seasons for the Cadets in the 90s. Ella Clark is in her fifth season on varsity, so has her mom beat. “Always gotta beat the parents.”

“Their experience has been huge for us the past two years, but now their leadership roles are increasing more and more getting girls to play both ends of the floor and not just getting buckets and making sure we’re raising our intensity in practice as well,” Hilton head coach Dave Heise said.

“They are underclassmen, but they are veteran players and the whole county knows that and a lot of our younger players – we still have a decent amount of sophomores – for example Ella Simonelli tonight got 11 points, which was a breakout party for her, so if we can bring along some of the quote, unquote role players, we can start to really handle some of the top teams in Section V.”

All three of the Cadets losses this season and their first-round playoff loss last season came against teams from the east side of the county – teams they will need to beat to advance in the Section V playoffs.

“Our main focus is to beat one of those big teams and we really want to prove why we should be one of them right now and for years to come,” Heise said.

“Our goal is to always get a home sectional (playoff) game and we’re working toward that; we’re trying to be the team to beat,” Clark finished.

Churchville-Chili students’ holiday fundraising project brings hope to homeless pets

Students ran an assembly line, each adding another element to the decorations.

For the past 17 years, students in the Churchville-Chili Senior High School Functional Life Skills classes have made handcrafted holiday decorations. Their efforts have raised more than $13,000 for neighborhood community organizations. This year, 120 merry little Santa Claus sock craft decorations were cheerfully created, sold and delivered, with the proceeds – about $765 – going to ROC the Dogs Rescue, a local animal shelter. Along the way, students practiced interpersonal communication skills and learned new writing, financial, measurement and math proficiencies, plus skills needed for employment, like following directions and quality control.

“The holiday craft project gives students an opportunity to apply the life and employment skills we learn and practice in the classroom,” said classroom teaching assistant Tracey Allchin. “Students follow instructions, measure, cut patterns and sew. They learn how to collaborate with coworkers and work together toward a goal.”

The project is supported by generous teachers and staff who look forward to ordering the handmade, rice-filled decorations every year. Students keep track of online orders, manage materials and inventory, correspond with customers, collect payment, make change, and deliver the finished products with smiles and thanks.

Students researched ten different local nonprofits and voted to support ROC the Dogs Rescue (https://www. rocthedogsrescue. com/) which provides sanctuary to homeless pets and helps them find forever homes. They hope to present the shelter with several items from the organization’s wish list, along with a check later in January.

Since the project began in 2005, Life Skills classes, led by teacher Margaret Brongo, have crafted a variety of charming elves, mice, penguins, reindeer and polar bears from socks and rice. Proceeds from the project have gone to Golisano Children’s Center, Ronald McDonald House, American Cancer Society, Muscular Dys-

Mallory Heise and Ella Clark. Photo by Warren Kozireski.

Students carefully measured and cut out all the elements for 120 festive holiday decorations.

Transition Specialist Kim Spagnola works with a student adding the belt to the Santa sock craft.

trophy Association, Honor Flight, Make a Wish, Lollypop Farm, The American Red Cross and the School of the Holy Childhood, Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, Camp Smile, The Dream Factory, Gigi’s Playhouse, Homesteads for Hope and the Willie Bee Foundation. Provided information and photos

Proud student holds one of the finished Santas.

Pearl Neumann, 100 years old, graduates Spencerport High School

Pearl Neumann was presented with an honorary Spencerport High School diploma by Principal Sean McCabe during a ceremony on December 22, 2022. The 100 year old is a longtime resident of Manitou Road in Spencerport.

Pearl has always regretted not graduating from high school and was beyond excited and overwhelmed to receive her diploma. She attended Spencerport High School until she had to drop out during her sophomore year to work the farm with her mother and uncles. With the depression and WWII happening, Pearl never had the chance to return and finish high school and get her diploma.

The staff at Spencerport High School was very supportive and created an entire graduation ceremony for Pearl, starting with Pomp and Circumstance as she came out on stage. Principal McCabe spoke about Pearl and that sharing her life serving the Spencerport community in many important roles definitely earned her the qualifications well beyond requirements to receive her diploma. Pearl was asked to give some words of wisdom from her life experiences and she enthusiastically did. The Glee Club performed the National Anthem and some faculty and staff attended to congratulate Pearl.

The Neumann family is grateful to the Spencerport High School staff, especially Julie Hill and Principal McCabe, for taking the time and caring enough to honor Pearl and make her lifelong dream come true.

Seniors should check with assessor for income eligibility

Seniors who own a home in the Town of Sweden or Clarkson should check with the assessor regarding eligibility for the senior income exemption. For those who will be age 65 by December 31, 2023, and with a gross income of less than $58,400, an exemption is available that will reduce property taxes on the next (January 2024) town/county tax bill.

The deadline for applying for the exemption is March 1, 2023. Sweden and Clarkson residents should visit the assessor’s office at 18 State Street, Brockport, or call 637-8683 during regular business hours, Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Provided information

Women’s 6 week program focused on toning and sculpting ladies most challenging areas. Starts Wednesday, January 11 at 5:30pm. $99 includes full gym membership

immune system through food, exercise, rest and supplements. Three session program starts Thursday, January 12 at 5:00pm. $45

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Spencerport High School Principal Sean McCabe talking with Pearl.

Arts grant ignites new initiative at St. Luke’s Church

With a $3,000 grant from The Brockport Arts Fund of the Rochester Community Foundation, St. Luke’s Episcopal Church in Brockport has established its first Choral Leader program to benefit the community.

The 2022-23 Choral Leaders are Ben Monacelli of Hamlin and Jessica Moss of Rochester. They are planning two public concerts, one in January and the other in May. All proceeds will flow to the Brockport Food Shelf.

Lyric soprano Jessica Moss has performed as soloist with the Amalfi Coast Festival in Italy, the Miami Music Festival, Northern Lights Opera, Houston Operativo, and the Peabody Conservatory Opera in leading roles including Fiordiligi in Mozart’s Così fan Tutte. She was Grand Prize winner in the Charleston Symphony Young Artists Competition. An avid recitalist, Jessica has appeared as a soloist in the Vivaldi Gloria, Handel’s Messiah, and Schubert’s Mass in G. With creative skills in artistic entrepreneurship and a strong desire to contribute to the community around her, Jessica spent several years performing and teaching in Houston, Texas. She recently relo-

cated to Rochester, where she maintains a thriving online vocal studio. She holds a M.M. in Vocal Performance from Peabody Conservatory where she studied with Phyllis BrynJulson and a B.S. in Music Performance from Roberts Wesleyan College in Voice as a student of Constance Fee.

“Working with these two young musicians is sparking all kinds of good energy at St. Luke’s and beyond,” said church music director Brenda Tremblay. “The choir is expanding learning every week from our choral leaders.”

Anyone interested in joining the choir, helping with upcoming benefit concerts, or taking voice lessons can contact St. Luke’s music director at brendatremblay@yahoo.com.

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politically speaking Hawley re-appointed deputy minority leader

Assemblyman Steve Hawley (R,CBatavia) has been re-appointed as deputy minority leader of the New York State Assembly. Hawley has served in a leadership role with the Assembly Republican Conference for many years following his first election in 2006. Hawley says he will continue the fight for lower taxes on the middle class as well as a new moratorium of no state tax on gasoline and home fuel.

Hawley will also serve as a member of the following committees: •Agriculture Committee

•Insurance Committee

•Rules Committee

•Veteran Affairs Committee

•Ways and Means Committee

“I am proud and grateful to once again hold a leadership position within the Assembly Republican Conference,” Hawley said. “I would like to thank Minority Leader Will Barclay for entrusting me with this responsibility. There are many issues I hope to solve during this upcoming legislative session, and affordability is at the top of my list.”

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Jensen appointed ranking member of Assembly Health Committee

Assemblyman Josh Jensen has been named as ranking member of the Assembly Committee on Health for the 2023-24 legislative term by Assembly Republican Leader Will Barclay. The ranking member serves as the most senior member from the minority party on an Assembly committee.

“I am honored to have earned the trust of Leader Barclay and my Assembly Republican colleagues to help advocate for common-sense healthcare policy as a ranking member of the Health Committee,” said Jensen.

“I look forward to working with my fellow committee members to address the critical needs of patients, providers, and health care systems across New York state.”

In addition to his role on the Committee on Health, Jensen was also named as a member of the committees on Banks; Corporations, Authorities & Commissions; and Insurance. Jensen was again named to the Libraries & Education Technology Committee, which he served as ranking member during the previous legislative term.

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Notice of Formation

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Town of Parma

Board Meeting Dates and Office Closings - 2023

Please take notice of the following list of Board meeting dates and office holidays for 2023:

Parma Town Board

1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m.

Exceptions: Friday; December 29, 2023 @ 9:00 AM (year-end meeting) Monday; May 15, 2023 Wednesday; November 8, 2023

No Meeting: March 7, 2023 June 6, 2023 July 4, 2023 August 1, 2023

Parma Planning Board

1st Thursday and 3rd Monday of each month at 7:00 p.m.

Exception: No Meeting: Monday, January 16, 2023 Monday, February 20, 2023 Monday, June 19, 2023

Parma Zoning Board of Appeals 3rd Wednesday of each month at 7:00 p.m.

The above meetings will be held at the Parma Town Hall, 1300 Hilton Parma Corners Road, Hilton, New York. All meetings are open to the public.

The Town of Parma Offices will be closed for the following 2023 Holidays:

Monday, January 16, 2023 Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Monday, February 20, 2023 President’s Day Friday, April 7, 2023 Good Friday Monday, May 29, 2023 Memorial Day Monday, June 19, 2023 Juneteenth Tuesday, July 4, 2023 Independence Day Monday, September 4, 2023 Labor Day Monday, October 9, 2023 Columbus Day Friday, November 10, 2023 Veterans Day (observed)

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Registration open for Hilton CSD Community Education classes

Registration is now open for the Winter/ Spring ‘23 semester of Hilton Community Education classes, several of which begin the second week of January. The brochure has been mailed to district residents and is available at Hilton.k12.ny.us/CommEd. Programs include: craft classes, such as card and soap making; Sunday Brunch cooking class; driver training; a Petite Preschool class that meets once per week; finance classes; Aquafit and Zumba; piano and guitar classes; photography; winemak-

ing; travel; and much more.

The online registration system at Hilton. k12.ny.us/CEonline allows users to register fast by accepting credit card payments. To register by phone, call 585-392-1000, ext. 7044 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday through Thursday to pay with a credit card. Register by mail using the form in the brochure. Or, register in person from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday through Thursday at the District Offices located at 225 West Avenue, Hilton. Please have the registration

form completed before arriving to submit registration and payment. There is also a drop box on the wall near the Security Desk where completed registration and payment can be left.

There is no extra charge for out-of-district residents unless noted.

For more information, contact the Community Education Office at 392-1000, ext. 7044, or email jpaz@hilton.k12.ny.us or rmiller@hilton.k12.ny.us.

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Events

•The Gathering Table free community dinner will be held at Brockport First Baptist Church, 124 Main Street, on Sunday, January 23, noon to 1 p.m. for dine-in. Menu: burritos/tacos, red beans and rice, chips and salsa/cheese, jello, and desserts. Teen Closet will have free teen clothing and accessories from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

•Spencerport High School presents the 23rd Evening of Jazz on Saturday, February 4, at 6:30 p.m.

Featuring Spencerport High School Jazz Ensemble, Spencerport High School Friday Jazz Band, Cosgrove Jazz Ensemble, Fairport High School Jazz Ensemble, Brockport Community Big Band.

Special Guest: Herb Smith on trumpet. Tickets: Adults $13, Students/Seniors $10. Available at the door or reserve ahead of time by emailing LHebbard@spencerportschools.org.

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

Fundraiser

•Soup-to-Go Sale with car-side service on Wednesday, January 11, 4:30 to 5:30 p.m., at Adams Basin United Methodist Church, corner of Canal Road and Washington Street. Varieties are Veggie Chili (V-GF), Turkey Vegetable w/noodles (GF), Cheeseburger, and Loaded Baked Potato. Cost is $6 per pint, $10 per quart, and includes Italian bread. Pre-orders requested by Monday, January 9; call Debbi at 469-2197.

Government Meetings

•Chili: Conservation Board – January 9, 7 p.m.; Architectural Advisory Committee – January 10, 6 p.m.; Planning Board – January 10, 7 p.m. All meetings are at the Town Hall Main Meeting Room.

•Churchville: Board of Trustees – January 9, 7 p.m.

•Clarkson: Town Board – January 10, 6 p.m., at the Clarkson Town Hall, 3710 Lake Road.

•Hamlin: Town Board – January 9, 7 p.m., at the Hamlin Town Hall.

•Riga: Planning Board – January 9, 7 p.m.; Conservation Board – January 23, 7 p.m.

•Sweden: Planning Board (Organizational Meeting) – January 9, 7 p.m.; Town Board – January 10, 6 p.m.

Health/Help

•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.

•The Food Cupboard at First Presbyterian Church of Chili, 3600 Chili Avenue, is open from 10 to 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, January 21, and the third Saturday of each month. Grocery bags of food donated to those in need.

•Lifestyle as Medicine Lecture Series continues on Tuesday, January 10, at 7:30 p.m. with Chef

AJ presenting “Eat Up, Slim Down, Get Healthy” via Zoom. Learn how to lose weight while eating healthy, satiating plant-based foods. Register at https://rochesterlifestylemedicine.org/calendar/ #!event/2023/1/10/lam.

•A free virtual workshop, Healthy Living for Your Brain and Body, is being held on February 7 from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Zoom. Learn about research in the areas of diet and nutrition, exercise, cognitive activity and social engagement and use hands on tools to help incorporate these recommendations into a plan for healthy aging.

Presented by the Northeastern NY Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association in partnership with the Department of Veterans Affairs. For more information and to register, visit https://bit.ly/3vvkllV.

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

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

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

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

•The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline offers 24/7 call, text, and chat access to trained crisis counselors who can help those experiencing suicidal, substance use, and/or mental health crises, or any other kind of emotional distress.

•Online or in-person Al-Anon family groups are for anyone affected by a friend or loved one’s drinking. Visit, http://www.aisrochester.org/ or call 585-288-0540 to find out more. We embrace anonymity and offer a program that shares the experience, strength, and hope of people struggling with alcoholism in those they love.

•Adelphi NY Statewide Breast Cancer Hotline & Support Program is available at 800-877-8077. Phones are answered by breast cancer survivors trained to provide emotional support and information. Visit https://breast-cancer.adelphi.edu/ for information and additional program offerings.

•Willow Domestic Violence Center hotlines are available 24/7. Call 222-SAFE (7233) or text 348SAFE (7233) to speak confidentially with a staff member or counselor.

•Individuals in need of food assistance can reach out to 2-1-1/LIFE LINE, which connects people to resources in their communities. Dial 2-1-1 to talk to a trained telecounselor, text 898-211, chat at 211lifeline.org, or follow them on Facebook for resource updates.

Historical

•The Parma Hilton Historical Society meets at 7 p.m. on Monday, January 9, at the Parma Town Hall, 1300 Hilton Parma Corners Road. Bill Sauers, president of the Greece Historical Society, will give a presentation titled “The Story of the Manitou Trolley.” Refreshments will be served. Admission is free, but space is limited.

•The Greece Historical Society is offering the program “Fun in the Sun: Adventures in Outdoor Play” at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, January 10, 2023, at the Greece Public Library. The presentation will be led by Christopher Bensch from The Strong Museum. Registration is required to attend the program. Log in to the Greece Public Library website at https://www.greecepubliclibrary.org/ then click on Events, then Calendar, then January 10, or call 585-225-8951.

Library Programs

•Newman Riga Library, 1 South Main Street, Churchville, is open Mondays/Wednesdays/Fridays from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Tuesdays/Thursdays 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Saturdays 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. 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 and Saturday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (opening at 10 a.m. every third Friday). Story time every Tuesday and Friday at 10:15 a.m. Rotating registration-required kids events every Thursday 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.: Drawing Club (first Thursday), LEGO Club (second Thursday), ROCDOG Therapy Dog Visit (third Thursday), Pokémon Trainers Club (fourth Thursday). Walking Club for all ages every Thursday from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., meeting at the library. Adult Book Club meets every fourth Thursday. More information at OgdenLibrary.com or on facebook. com/ogdenfarmerslibrary.

•Parma Public Library, 7 West Avenue, Hilton is holding the following events (no registration unless indicated): Builder’s Club – Monday, January 9, 6 to 7 p.m., for ages 5 to 12 to create with Legos, blocks, and other building toys. Homeschool Hour: Oceans – Monday, January 9, 11 a.m. to noon, for homeschool families with children ages 5 to 12. Explore the mysteries of the ocean and learn about ocean currents, zones, animals, and more. Please register each member of your group. Tech Time: Canva – Monday, January 9, 1 to 2 p.m., please register. Canva is a free website in which you can design graphics, cards, flyers, and more. Learn the basics of Canva and bring an e-mail address and password with you if you want to make an account.

Baby Storytime & Sensory Play – Tuesday, January 10, 10:30 a.m., for ages 0 to 3. Teen Tuesday – January 10, 3 to 4 p.m., for youth in grades 7 to 12 to enjoy snacks, games, crafts, and Netflix.

Wednesday Storytime – January 11, 10:30 a.m., for ages 2 to 5, but all ages are welcome. Book Chat – Thursday, January 12, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Join library staff in the Reading Lounge to talk all things books. Crafternoon: Paper Quill Snowman – Friday, January 13, 2 to 3:30 p.m., supplies will be provided, please register. Kids Science Experiments – Saturday, January 14, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., recommended for ages 5 to 12. Drop-in and participate in hands-on science experiments including elephant toothpaste, oobleck, levitating ping pong balls, and more. 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. All Ages Story Times – Tuesdays and Thursdays, 11 to 11:30 a.m., featuring stories, songs, movement, and rhyme that all the children can enjoy. Unicorn Jamboree* – Wednesday, January 11, 4 to 5 p.m., for ages 6 to 12. Includes games, crafts, and all sorts of unicorn treats. Fun with Paper* – Friday, January 13, noon to 2 p.m. Krystyna Wojcik will teach participants how to make paper. Anime Anonymous* – Saturday, January 14, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Watch some anime and talk about how it relates to written counterparts in manga and graphic novels.

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•If your New Years Resolution this year is to lose some weight, you are invited to join the TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) Club at St. Leo the Great Catholic Church, 110 Hojack Lane, Hilton. Group meets every Friday morning: weigh-ins are from 8:30 to 9:15 a.m. and meetings are from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. The TOPS Club is the original non profit, noncommercial network of weight-loss support groups. TOPS offer tools and programs for healthy living, wellness, and weight management, with exceptional group fellowship and recognition.

•The Hamlin Public Library is open Mondays/ Wednesdays from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Tuesdays/ Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Fridays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Preschool storytime resumes on Monday, January 9, at 10:30 a.m. with winter-themed books, songs, and activities. Homeschool Art program is Wednesday, January 11, at 1 p.m. Cookbook Club, featuring Trisha’s Kitchen by Trisha Yearwood, is Thursday, January 12, at 6:30 p.m. For information, call 964-2320, go to hamlinlibraryny.org or visit the library’s Facebook page.

•Hoag Library in Albion is open Monday-Thursday 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Friday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Meeting rooms are available to the public (reservation form on website). OneOn-One Tech Help, Wednesdays by appointment. Free books for ages 0 to 5: register your child for the Books from Birth program. TGIF Craft Day, Fridays, 1 p.m., please register.

•Churchville-Chili Central School District Board of Education meets Tuesday, January 10, at 139 Fairbanks Road, Churchville (Entrance 24 or 26). Work Session at 6 p.m. in Professional Development Room A. Regular Board of Education meeting at 7 pm. in the Administrative Board Room.

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•The Sweden Senior Association, Inc. meets Monday, January 9, at the Sweden Clarkson Community Center, 4927 Lake Road South, Brockport. Come to the conference room and learn what programs are available for seniors and share ideas and friendship.

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

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

Hilton Evening of Jazz coming February 10

The Hilton School District Jazz Department and Hilton Music Boosters present the 19th Annual Hilton Evening of Jazz on Friday, February 10, at 7 p.m. in the Hilton High School auditorium. This year’s Evening of Jazz features “The

The Dave Weckl/Tom Kennedy project is an allstar fusion experience featuring three icons of jazz and one of the hottest young keyboardists around. For more than 40 years, Dave Weckl has developed and maintained a reputation among fans, peers, and the international music community as one of the great living drummers. His contributions to iconic music, music education, and the gear that drummers use, are many. Modern Drummer magazine inducted Weckl into its Hall of Fame (2000) and named him “one of the 25 best drummers of all time.” He is known for his work with Chick Corea, Mike Stern, The Brecker Brothers, Michel Camilo, and Lee Ritenour, and his many solo projects.

Tom Kennedy, a longtime collaborator with Dave Weckl, is an accomplished touring and studio musician who ranks as one of the top acoustic and electric bass players in the world. His credits include performances and recordings with both mainstream legends and leading contemporary players. Kennedy’s musical roots are with the acoustic bass, an instrument he started playing at age nine. Within a few years he was performing with internationally known players such as Freddie Hubbard, James Moody, Nat Adderly, Sonny Stitt, and Stan Kenton.

Special guest, multi-Grammy nominated, Eric Marienthal is well-known for his work alongside Dave Weckl in the Chick Corea Elektric Band. In addition to his many solo releases, Marienthal has

teamed up with bands by Lee Ritenour, David Benoit, Jeff Lorber, Chuck Loeb, Rush Freeman, and many more.

Introduced to the piano at four years of age, Stu Mindeman spent his formative years in Santiago, Chile, and Chicago, Illinois. He often shares the stage with popular jazz singer Kurt Elling and has also performed with Fareed Haque, Gloria Estefan, and many more. Mindeman maintains a busy performance schedule around the world, on-stage, and behind the scenes as a composer, arranger, and producer.

Students will have the opportunity to work with the musicians with a morning masterclass for all music students in grades four through 12 and a “hands-on” clinic for the Middle School and High School Jazz Ensembles.

Tickets are $25 and may be purchased at Showtix4U.com. The evening also includes performances by the Merton Williams and Hilton High School Jazz Ensembles. Proceeds benefit the Hilton Middle School and High School Jazz Departments and Hilton Music Boosters.

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CCE-Monroe receives Organizational Leadership Quality Award

Each year at its December Annual Meeting, the regional Youth Services Quality Council of Rochester and Monroe County (YSQC) bestows an Organizational Leadership Quality Award to recognize outstanding community leaders that contribute to the betterment of youth in Monroe County. This award recognizes a YSQC member organization that has demonstrated commitment to the YSQC mission and vision, has actively participated in YSQC policy meetings and events, and has shown initiative and involvement through work team(s) or committees(s). Cornell Cooperative Extension Monroe County (CCE-Monroe) received this award at the recent December YSQC Annual Meeting held at Nazareth College.

Several program areas at CCE-Monroe offer youth programming. They include robust nutrition programming, horticultural workforce development, and 4-H. All educators complete Positive Youth Development 101 training through Cornell University and are familiar with the 4-H Thriving Model.

The Nutrition program (supported by Monroe County and the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP) provides nutrition education and obesity prevention workshops to youth and families throughout the community. The program offers hands-on workshops that empower participants to shop, cook, and eat healthier, all while staying within their budgets. Topics covered include increasing fruit and vegetable consumption, decreasing consumption of sweetened drinks, and increasing physical activity as well as mindfulness.

4-H Youth Development in Monroe County reaches 10,000 direct contacts per year, focusing on youth ages five to 19 in a variety of settings. During the pandemic, the 4-H team transitioned to using virtual formats while continuing to offer hands-on learning with the use of kits. Online platforms such as YouTube and FlipGrid were used to offer asynchronous learning opportunities. 4-H has largely returned to in-person programming but still offers virtual tools to serve youth and families who prefer learning during a cozy evening at home.

A new 4-H youth workforce development program was created in collaboration with the City of Rochester during the summer of 2022. The Cultivating Community teens worked hard to support community gardens in each quadrant of the city and explored life skills ranging from cooking to interview and resume development. The cohort is meeting through the school year to further explore horticulture and community action projects.

4-H UNITY (Urban Neighborhoods Improved Through Youth) has two cohorts – one in collaboration with Agape Haven of Abundance on Driving Park Ave and the second in collaboration with Ibero-American Action League’s Aspira Mentoring program at Eugenio Maria de Hostos Charter School. In addition to developing college and career readiness skills, these teens work together to assess their community and create projects of support. Projects have included creating an anti-violence video, pulling

invasive species, supporting the Ibero Coat Giveaway, and exploring college life at Cornell University and SUNY Cobleskill.

The CCE-Monroe Horticulture Program leads the Growing Relevant and Outstanding Work Skills (GROWS) Program, supports young adults who are unemployed and live in the City of Rochester. The South Lawn Project involves the development of an educational growing space on a half-acre at the Cornell CCE-MC office, just north of the City of Rochester. Utilizing work in the garden through a transitional jobs program and horticulture education, GROWS teaches young adults how to grow vegetables, helps them understand the power of fresh produce as they deliver harvests to local food cupboards, and builds structure in their daily lives to develop the soft skills they need to be successful employees. By working with CCE-Monroe staff, the participants receive mentoring. The end goal is to help them secure employment in the horticulture and agriculture industries.

CCE-Monroe has been a leader in the YSQC organization. The team has presented both virtually and in-person. The two groups worked together to offer Youth Mental Health First Aid training coming out of the pandemic.

4-H Program Leader, Susan Coyle, shared, “It is an honor to receive this special recognition from the Youth Services Quality Council of Rochester and Monroe County. Being recognized by peers for positive additions to youth experiences is an honor. CCE-Monroe and 4-H appreciate the professional development and networking opportunities offered by involvement in YSQC and look forward to being active participants for many years to come.”

YSQC is based in Monroe County and is made up of various community organizations that work together to see youth thrive. The organization’s goal is to find innovative ways to collaborate with one another, join forces to advance the organizational mission, and create opportunities to learn new skills as professionals who work with youth.

The Monroe County 4-H Program is offered through Cornell Cooperative Extension to the youth of Monroe County. 4-H is a worldwide youth development program open to all youth aged five to 19, who want to have fun, learn new skills, and explore the world. In return, youth who participate in 4-H find a supportive environment and opportunities for hands-on or “experiential” learning about topics that spark their interest.

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CCE-Monroe Executive Director Andrea Lista, 4-H Program Leader Susan Coyle, and Natural Resources Educator Antonius Chess, Jr. accept the Youth Services Quality Council Organizational Leadership Quality Award at the December 2022 YSQC Annual Meeting.

Features “The Dave Weckl/Tom Kennedy Project” with Stu Mindeman and Eric Marienthal

Dave Weckl/ Tom Kennedy Project” with Stu Mindeman and Eric Marienthal.

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•DeYager, Thomas H., of Webster, originally from Spencerport, died December 28 at age 74. Tom is predeceased by his son, Michael F. DeYager. Survived by sisters, Dolores Hefner and Robin (Bill) Coleman Fisher; son, Robert T. DeYager; grandchildren, Joseph, James, Makayla and Miles DeYager; the mother of his sons, Patricia Bellomo DeYager; and several loving friends and relatives. As a proud combat veteran in the USMC, Tom was awarded the OA1 Wings for his brave actions in Vietnam. Tom made many friends and colleagues through his years as a Professional Land Surveyor in Rochester. Private interment in the Veterans section of Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. In keeping with Tom’s wishes, a Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.

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•Cliff, Elizabeth T. “Betty,” died December 26, 2022, at age 80. Predeceased by her parents Francis and Jessie Townsend, her daughter Leann Cliff and brother Alton (Peg) Washburn. She is survived by her loving sons Patrick (Lynette) Cliff and Sean (Lynette) Cliff; grandchildren Joshua (Maranda), Jason (Sam), Shawna (Eric) and Brandon; great grandchildren Noah and Jackson; sister Brenda (Gary) Babbitt; special cousin Lucy Nesbit; many nieces and nephews. Betty loved working at ABCD Daycare in Holley.

Her Funeral Service was held December 30 at the Fowler Funeral Home Inc., Brockport. Interment will be held privately in Mt. Olivet Cemetery in the spring. Contributions can be made to the Aurora House, 2495 South Union Street, Spencerport, NY 14559 in her memory.

•MacLennan, Linda S., died December 30, 2022 at age 81. Predeceased by her parents Sylivia and Edmund Stone, aunt Shirley Steinbach and partners Malcolm Calman and Jerry Baker. She is survived by her children Kersten MacLennan (Marty), Jamie (April) MacLennan and Bethany (John) Centrone; grandchildren Dante, Caeli, Logan and Bowen; brothers Peter Stone, Michael (Mallory) Stone and Bob (Marcia) Stone; many nieces and nephews. Linda was an avid quilter, loved cats, and was an active volunteer with the Brockport Food Shelf and Welcome Center.

Family will receive friends on Sunday January 15 from 2 to 3:30 p.m. at the Fowler Funeral Home Inc., 340 West Avenue, Brockport. A Funeral Service will be held following calling hours at 3:30 p.m. Contributions can be made to Planned Parenthood in her memory.

•Monacelli-Kientz, Geraldine T., died December 27, 2022. She was born in Albion, a daughter of the late Joseph and Rose (Farino) LiCursi. Geraldine was a fabulous cook and was an avid collector of cookbooks. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her husbands Felix Monacelli and Richard Kientz; sister Mary Kieffer; brothers Martin and Anthony LiCursi. She is survived by her children Mark (Debbie) Monacelli, Vicki Coykendall, Scott (Jennifer) Monacelli; her grandchildren Lindsey (Gary) Gallo, Bryan Monacelli, Benjamin Monacelli, Aubree Monacelli; great-grandson Felix Monacelli; her cousins and cooking buddies Rena Farino and Judy Emanuel.

Her Celebration of Life will be held at the convenience of the family. Burial will be in Holy Cross Cemetery, Holley. Arrangements entrusted to the Christopher Mitchell Funeral Homes, Inc., Holley.To share a special memory of Geraldine, please visit www.mitchellfamilyfuneralhomes.com.

•Murphy, Timothy P. Jr., born August 12,1984. Died December 27, 2022. Predeceased by his grandfather Paul Murphy, aunt and uncle Karen and Jake VanSlooten. He is survived by his children Timothy III, Jacob and Payton; mother of the children Samantha Murphy; parents Timothy and Karen Murphy; sisters Trisha Jaiman, Audrey (Robert) Pegram; brother Thomas (Natalie) Heinsbergen; grandmother Louise Murphy; aunt Barbara Geitner; many great aunts and uncles, nieces and nephews. Tim was an active member of the Army Reserve for the past 21 years, rising to the rank of Sergeant. He was a heavy equipment operator and owned Murphy Landscaping and Excavation.

Family will receive friends on Saturday, January 7 from 1 to 4 pm at the Fowler Funeral Home Inc., 340 West Avenue, Brockport. Interment will be held privately at the convenience of the family. Donations can be made to Veterans Outreach Center 447 South Avenue, Rochester, NY 14620 in his memory.

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•Capaldo, Rose Marie (DeSimone), age 82, died December 29, 2022. Rose was born on March 1, 1940 to Louis and Frances DeSimone of Chili. Rose was predeceased by her parents; aunt, Dorothy Peres; brother-in-law Felix Kasperowicz; brother, Louis DeSimone; and uncle, Johnny DeSimone. She is survived by her husband James Capaldo; her children, Christine (Scott) Fien, Doreen (Jeff) Goossen, Francine (Michael) Lynch and James (Patty) Capaldo Jr; and eight grandchildren, Christian and Ava Goossen, Alexandra and Rosie Lyon, Gehrig Lynch, Spenser Fien, Nathan Yohon and Dante Capaldo; her sisters, Phyllis Kasperowicz, Joyce Cooper and Diane Barbolla; uncle, Dom Peres; and many nieces and nephews. Rose was an avid poker player and lover of baseball, especially the New York Yankees.

Her Funeral Mass was celebrated January 5 at St. Pius Tenth Church, Chili. Entombment, Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Donations can be made to St. Jude Children’s Hospital in her memory. Arrangements entrusted to the Leo M. Bean and Sons Funeral Home, Chili.

•Charleton, Dorothy A., died December 29, 2022 at age 98. Predeceased by her husband, Michael; and siblings, Robert, Mary and Fred. Survived by her children, Mark (Debbie), Christopher (Rachel), Michael Jr., Mary Kay (Ed) Cole, Bruce (Yvette), Peter and Gerard; many grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews and dear friends. Dorothy was a physical education teacher in the Buffalo School District and at St. Pius Tenth School in Chili. She worked at Peterson Drug Store with her husband and later at the U of R.

Her Funeral Mass was celebrated January 6 at St. Pius Tenth Church, Chili. Interment, St. Pius Cemetery. Contributions can be made to the Sisters of Mercy or the Sisters of St. Joseph in her memory Arrangements entrusted to the Leo M. Bean and Sons Funeral Home, Chili.

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•Ritchie, Margaret Coulter Calloway Melvin, died December 29, 2022 at age 93. She and her husband, and seven sons, came to America from Scotland 55 years ago. She spent her time raising her family and worked as a bookkeeper for her husband’s machine shop. She was predeceased by her husband, John in 2003; and her grandson, Robert “Bobby” Ritchie in 2011. She is survived by her children, Ian (Karen) Ritchie, David (Brenda) Ritchie, Alan (Debra) Ritchie, Fraser (Tammy) Ritchie, Bill (Tammy) Ritchie, Alistair (Colleen) Ritchie and Michael Ritchie; her grandchildren, Scot Ritchie, Heather (Dylan) Scorsone, Aaron (Courtney) Ritchie, Michael (Liza) Ritchie, Graeme (Johna) Ritchie, Lindsay (Timothy) Wegman , Courtney (Kyle) Pszyk, Eric (Tesia) Ritchie, Danielle Ritchie, Nicole Ritchie, Coulter Ritchie, Timothy Ritchie, and Sara Ritchie; her 19 great-grandchildren; her nieces, nephews and friends.

There will be a Celebration of Life Service January 7 at Greece Assembly of God Church, Long Pond Road. Interment at the convenience of the family in Parma Union Cemetery. Contributions in her memory can be made to Mission Share through Greece Assembly of God Church, 750 Long Pond Road, Rochester, NY 14612. Arrangements entrusted to the Thomas E. Burger Funeral Home, Hilton.

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•Fiorito, Theodore A. “Ted” Jr., age 87, died December 31, 2022 in the Orchard Manor Rehab and Nursing Center following a long illness. He was born August 11, 1935 in Albion to Theodore and Angeline (Passarell) Fiorito, Sr. He is survived by his wife of 65 years Frances; his children: Angela Fiorito of Irondequoit, Mary Jo LoTurco of East Rochester, Joseph Fiorito of Spencerport; his brother: Fred Fiorito of NYC; grandchildren: Jacob, Joel, Richard; and three great-grandchildren. Mr. Fiorito was predeceased by his son Theodore A. Fiorito, III. Ted was a US Marine Corps Veteran and served during the Korean War era. He served over 65 years as a firefighter and over 41 years as a commissioner for the Fancher, Hulberton and Murray Fire District. He also served over 38 years as Chairman of the Board for The Fancher, Hulberton and Murray Fire Department, he was a Founder and member of the Orleans County Fire Chiefs’ Association and served two years as President and 15 years as Secretary/Treasurer. Ted was a retiree of Eastman Kodak Company and owned and operated Upstate Fire Equipment.

His Calling Hours and Funeral Service will be held in the Springtime with burial in Holy Cross Cemetery. Contributions can be made to the Murray Joint Fire District, 7 Thomas Street, PO Box 495, Holley, NY 14470 or Supportive Care of Orleans, 14080 Rt. 31 West, Albion, NY 14411 in his memory. Arrangements entrusted to the Christopher Mitchell Funeral Home of Holley. To share a special memory of Ted, please visit: www.mitchellfamilyfuneralhomes.com.

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•Lischer, Lori K., age 55, died December 28, 2022 She was born November 25, 1967 in Stoughton, MA to Louis and Donna (Greenwood) Sodani, Jr. and had lived in this area since 1991. Lori worked as a Secretary for the Brockport Central School and as a Medical Secretary at Lakeside Memorial Hospital. She enjoyed crafting and had a booth to sell her craft at the Carriage Place Crafts and Antiques complex. She is survived by her husband of 32 years Eric; her daughter: Caitlin Lischer of IN; her step-daughter: Chelsea Randall of NH; her brother: Louis M. Soldani III of MA; her sister: Lisa (Gerard) Fortier of MA; her niece and nephews: Kendall, Troy, Timmy; and her faithful companion and beloved dog, “Dusty”.

Family and friends are invited to attend a Celebration of Lori’s Life on Friday January 13 from 5 to 10 p.m. at the Brockport Conservation Club, 291 Ladue Road, Brockport. Private interment at the convenience of the family. Contributions can be made to Lollypop Farm, 99 Victor Road, Fairport, NY 14450 in her memory. Arrangements entrusted to the Christopher Mitchell Funeral Home of Albion. To share a special memory of Lori, please visit: www.mitchellfamilyfuneralhomes.com

•Weber, Jeffrey J., age 66, died December 23, 2022. He was born October 31, 1956 in Rochester to Bill and Jean (Miller) Weber. Jeff was a dedicated member of his church, volunteer and team leader in disaster relief with Samaritan’s Purse. Jeff was predeceased by his father, maternal and paternal grandparents. Jeff is survived by his loving wife Judy; children, Christopher (Christa), Ashley, Jeremiah (Chelsea), Jennifer; mother, Jean; grandson, Tino; and four siblings.

A Memorial Service will be held at Trinity Emmanuel Lutheran Church 761 Elmgrove Road, Rochester, NY 14624, on Saturday, January 14 at 2 p.m. Contributions can be made to Samaritan’s Purse in his memory. Arrangements entrusted to the Christopher Mitchell Funeral Home of Holley. To share a special memory of Jeff, please visit www.mitchellfamilyfuneralhomes.com.

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•Peragine, Arthur E. “Art,” died December 29, 2022 at age 66. He is predeceased by his parents, Ralph and Jean (Watson) Peragine; sister, Margaret Granato; and in-laws, Warren and Wilma Wilson. Survived by his beloved wife and best friend of 37 years, Sandra W. Peragine; sister Angela (Terry) Peragine; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Mark and Dona Maynard; very special niece, Dr. Sheena Maynard; special nephew, Jared (Megan) Maynard; close friends, Bob and Karen Mitchel, who were like a brother and sister; the entire Mitchel family; and the friends and colleagues at Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices in Spencerport. Arthur was a Realtor at the same company for 37 years. He was a master guitar player with the Heartland Band for 10 years along with many other groups over his lifetime.

Per Art’s wishes, no service will be held. Those wishing can make a donation to a charity of one’s choice in his memory. Arrangements entrusted to the Christopher Mitchell Funeral Home in Albion. To share a special memory of Arthur, please visit: www.mitchellfamilyfuneralhomes.com

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•Fox, Randy J., died December 27, 2022. Predeceased by his loving wife, Ann M.; and parents, Ronald and Bonnie Fox. Survived by his children, Jennifer and Nicholas Fox; siblings, Christopher (Vicky) Fox, Laurie (Richard) Woodworth, Sally (Rocky) England and Daniel Fox (Tammy Johnson); stepmother, Carol Fox; several nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and dear friends. Randy was an avid outdoorsman and was a lover of springer spaniels.

His Funeral Service was held December 30 at the Leo M. Bean and Sons Funeral Home, Chili. Graveside Service was held January 1 at Gorham Cemetery, Gorham, NY. Contributions can be made to the American Cancer Society in his memory.

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•Clarke, James C., died December 31, 2022 at age 86. Predeceased by his wife, Joan; and son, Jimmy. Survived by his brother, Brendan; children, Eileen (Bruce) Kantorik, Joe (Tammy), Michelle Court and John (Lisa); many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. James was born and raised in NYC. He was a proud Navy veteran and a retiree of Lewis General Tire.

His Funeral Mass was said January 6 at the Parish of the Holy Family at St. Jude’s Church, Lyell Road, Rochester. Interment, Holy Ghost Cemetery. Contributions can be made to the Alzheimer’s Association in his memory. Arrangements entrusted to the Leo M. Bean and Sons Funeral Home, Chili.

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•Meskill, Kathy A. (Fuller), age 64, died December 26, 2022. Predeceased by her father, George Fuller; mother, Betty Fuller; sister, Gilda Sue Shaw. She is survived by her husband, Neal “Skip” Meskill; children, Brenainn Meskill, Erin (Ankit Ahuja) Meskill, Tara Meskill, Crystal (Mike Johncox) Sweet, and Tucker Burke; siblings, Mike (Jeanine) Fuller, Thomas Fuller, Howard (Marybeth) Fuller, and Debbie Santucci; many nieces and nephews.She was a teacher’s aide for the Heavy Equipment class at WEMOCO. After retiring, she enjoyed being on the Board of Directors for Homesteads for Hope. Kathy was a double lung transplant recipient in 2018. She was very grateful to the donor and their family and was a strong advocate for organ donation.

A Memorial Service will be held later this year. Donations can be made to Homesteads for Hope at homesteadsforhope. org in her memory. Arrangements entrusted to Walker Brothers Funeral Home, Spencerport.

at 6:30 p.m. in the HS West Cafeteria. The event includes performances by the Spencerport High School Jazz Ensemble, Spencerport High School Friday Jazz Band, Cosgrove Jazz Ensemble, Fairport High School Jazz Ensemble, and the Brockport Community Big Band.

Special guest for the evening is Herb Smith on trumpet. Smith is an accomplished musician, teacher, composer, and conductor in the Rochester area and plays regularly with the Rochester Phil-

Tickets cost $13 for adults, $10 for students and senior citizens, and are available at the door or can be reserved in advance (recommended) by emailing LHebbard@spencerportschools.org or calling 3495217. The evening will also include silent actions, live auctions, gift baskets, desserts, and drinks. All proceeds go to benefit the students of the Spencerport Music Program.

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has a vacancy on its Zoning Board of Appeals. The five-member board has the duty of granting or denying variances of the Sweden Town Code. Members serve fiveyear terms and meet as needed, generally six evenings per year. There is a small stipend attached to the appointment. Zoning Board members must be residents of the Town of Sweden. Interested residents should send a letter and resume to Sweden Supervisor Kevin Johnson, 18 State Street, Brockport, NY 14420 by January 13, 2023. For more information, call 637-7588.

B-B Varsity Club holds food drive

Members of the Byron-Bergen winter season sports teams pulled together to collect more than 400 nonperishable food and personal hygiene items to donate to the North Bergen Presbyterian Church Food Pantry, which serves the local community.

The Holiday Food Drive originally began in 2012 as a friendly competition between teams to collect the most items for donation, and the tradition continues. This year, the boys varsity basketball team led with 180 donated items.

“It felt good to have an opportunity to help the less fortunate in our district,” said Byron-Bergen varsity basketball player David Brumsted. “We look forward to more chances to help the Byron-Bergen community.”

Varsity team members from all three seasons of sports at Byron-Bergen contribute their efforts to district neighbors throughout the school year with community service projects like the Alzheimer’s Walk and the spring Blood Drive.

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SUNY Brockport helps Buffalo dig out after blizzard

SUNY Brockport sent equipment to Buffalo State, a sister SUNY institution, to aid in the college’s blizzard recovery process in late December.

Brockport shipped a Bobcat skid loader to the Buffalo State campus to help with snow removal. Several members of Brockport’s facilities crew also volunteered to assist their Buffalo State colleagues if needed.

“SUNY Brockport stands ready to help our fellow SUNY institutions in Buffalo in any way possible as they recover from this horrible blizzard,” Brockport President Heidi Macpherson said. “I’m grateful to our facilities team for their willingness to contribute to Buffalo’s recovery in this time of great need.”

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Hilton Alumni Association announces raffle winner

Ed Roethel, Class of 1975, won the Hilton Alumni Association’s raffle. On December 14, 2022, Michele Phillips drew the winning raffle ticket for two passes to the sold-out PGA Championship Round at Oak Hill on Sunday, May 21, 2023. Ed lives in Tennessee but said he will be making a trip to Rochester this May.

The raffle netted the Alumni Association $3,600 for their Scholarship and Grants fund. A Scholarship and Grants committee, made up of Larry Gursslin ’66, Dr. Kathy Peterson ’75, Maureen Werner, Esq ’83, Allen Taylor, ’70 and former HCSD Superintendent David Dimbleby, is

administrators to enhance classroom learning for material not included in the district budget. All grants are awarded after a Board review of each proposal submitted.

Two new scholarships will be offered this year, made possible by donations from former HCSD students to honor their loved ones.

Watch for information on Casino Night, a new fundraiser that the Hilton Alumni Association will be holding on April 15 at the Hilton Exempt’s Club.

Find out more about the Hilton Alumni Association at www.hiltonalumniassociation.org or by emailing

Pictured are (l-r) Michele Phillips, Richard Francis, and Nancy Leport.

Byron-Bergen Varsity Club members with some of the 400 item collected for the North Bergen Prebyterian Church Food Pantry. Provided photo.

SUNY Brockport students earn credits while supporting a good cause

Mustafa Canbolat, Associate Professor of Operations Management and Business Analytics is pushing students out of the classroom and into the community within his Project Management course.

Canbolat’s creative approach to teaching students Project Management includes a semester long eventplanning assignment. Students gain valuable experience in the field of project management that requires them to collectively coordinate a real-life event instead of reading a textbook or sitting through a lecture.

“It’s such a unique experience in the business program,” said Isabella Palermo, a student who serves on the project’s Logistics Operations Team.

“In other classes you might have a group project with a few other students, but with this class, you know everybody.”

This semester, students coordinated “A Night of FUNdraising” event, which took place November 30. It served as a platform to raise awareness for mental health and wellness, while also encouraging students to engage with one another on-campus. Proceeds from the

event went to support Compeer Rochester, a non-profit health care organization.

The night included trivia, a silent auction, a raffle, and free food.

“We wanted to include fun stuff,” said Lisa Graziola, an international student who serves on the Events Planning/Operations Team.

In the beginning of the semester, students set a goal to raise $500 to use toward the cause through ticket sales, community sponsors, and donations. The class surpassed their targeted goal, raising $920.

Canbolat said students’ families even got involved – making raffle baskets and donating them to use during the event.

“I’ve never done something like this in a class. It engages all participants of the class and engages with members of the community,” said Palermo. “The students are really the ones putting this together. The students really have full creative control over the entire thing.”

Event sponsors were Mark’s Pizzeria, Monster Energy Company, and Wegmans Food Markets. Provided information and photo

Santa while their parents and grandparents took pictures of them with Santa. Before leaving, Santa was assured by every boy and girl that they had been very good all year. As he waved goodbye and slipped out of sight he was heard saying, “Merry Christmas to all, and to all a good night.” Provided information and photos.

George Sokolsky

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Brockport Area Vets Club. Lynette has consistently supported Brockport Kiwanis by hosting its meetings and preparing and serving meals for the club. Members say she is always a smiling face and pleasant company, and they are honored to have her support. Provided information and photo.

Roberts President relishes role as Redhawks’ number one fan

Dr. Deana Porterfield’s job title is President of Roberts Wesleyan University and her job description includes several roles. Educator, leader and ambassador are three that come immediately to mind, but there is one that is near and dear to Porterfield’s heart.

“I consider myself the head cheerleader for Roberts Wesleyan University,” she says.

It’s a role that she has taken seriously since arriving at Roberts in 2014 after spending 26 years in several leadership roles at her alma mater, Azusa Pacific University.

Porterfield sees the value in athletics as an extension of the university’s foundation of education for character and can often be found sporting “Roberts Red” as she roots on the Redhawks.

“I will start a cheer and I will get the crowd going,” she says.

Her enthusiasm is contagious – and consistent.

“She’s the No.1 cheerleader, straight across,” says Doug Porterfield, Deana’s husband of 32 years and the women’s volleyball coach at Roberts. “There are a lot of Presidents who will show up when a team is winning and leave events early when they are losing. She’s there from the beginning until the end of the game.”

In fact, Porterfield’s first official act as President was to dump water over the head of Executive Director of Athletics Bob Segave as part of the ALS Ice Bucket challenge. Since that time, she has shown her support for athletics by approving the addition of six new varsity sports programs, driving overnight to Indiana to watch the men’s and women’s basketball teams play in the National Christian College Athletic Association championships, following the women’s lacrosse team to the 2021 NCAA Division II Final Four in Salem, Virginia, and throwing pies in Segave’s face at halftime of basketball games to support Golisano Children’s Hospital. If she can’t make a game, she’ll watch the live stream.

“From the day Dr. Porterfield fulfilled her first act by dumping cold water over my head, I knew I had a partner and great supporter,” Segave says. “I always acknowledge this by saying ‘Thank you for playing along.’ We all know that being a President of a University is demanding, but to be able to see our President leading cheers at athletic contests, coming out to put a pie in the face of the Executive Director of Athletics, providing wonderful leadership and wisdom on campus and in the community, across the East Coast Conference, and at the NCAA level tires me out just thinking about it.”

Porterfield’s enthusiasm and dedication is appreciated by the administration, athletes, coaches and staff.

“I include her in my recruiting pitch just because she is so active on campus and at so many of our games,” women’s lacrosse coach Kristin Paolini says. “I tell all of our recruits that ‘You will know the President!’”

“She truly cares about the well-being of the students,” says women’s soccer team captain Justine Sharda, who also serves as President of the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee and Vice President of the Student Multicul-

Sharda says Porterfield knows her by name and waves to her when she sees her around campus.

“It motivates us that we are doing this for a bigger purpose and that it is all a part of the journey,” Sharda says. “She really cares about our seasons and our growth as players and leaders.”

This message is a priority for Porterfield, especially on a campus where nearly onethird of the 900 undergraduates participate in athletics.

“We are about developing students as a whole person and figuring out how they can graduate and be generous and gracious and full-of-character, people that you want to hire, people that have ethical standards and people that you want to have as a neighbor,” Porterfied says. “That’s what this is about. Connecting your head to your heart, and engaging your hands in service to others.”

Early start in athletics

Porterfield earned her first accolade in swimming at the age of five-and-a-half. Competing in a six-and-under relay against five other teams in her native California, her team finished sixth and received a ribbon.

She swam competitively for several years, dabbled in volleyball in junior high school and even joined the tennis and basketball teams during her senior year in high school. She also was an enthusiastic member of the cheerleading squad.

Athletics – and the lessons they help teach – have resonated with her.

“If you are on a team, you definitely learn to work with others,” she says. “In an individual sport, I think it is about motivation, commitment and dedication.”

She and Doug met as undergrads at Azusa Pacific, where they both majored in music. Following her graduation, Deana was hired as an admissions counselor at Azusa where she and Doug would often join the admissions team at athletic events. They even brought their six-month-old daughter with them in a car seat to sit behind the bench and cheer at

She has brought that same spirit to Rob-

“That is why I am so adamant about cheering, because I think that a crowd can move a team in a different direction,” Porterfield said. “We could influence the game. We weren’t obnoxious and we didn’t do mean things to the other team, but we were cheering adamantly for our team. That’s the passion that I have here and that’s why I want the students of our campus to get to the games and cheer. Don’t just start cheering at the end of the game when we are winning, cheer when we are not doing well because we can turn a game. I

Porterfield has also worked with the Athletic Department and Student-Athlete Advisory Committee to find ways to engage the student body and improve attendance at sporting events.

“Students go out to the games because they build community with each other and those

students that they are living with and they are in class with,” Porterfield said. “But they also build relationships with those on the field or on the court, and there is this sense that I belong, and I am part of it.

“When I go to a game and I am wearing Roberts Red, I am all in. I’m not running on the field, but I have a sense that I am part of the team and that is what the student body feels as well when they go out to a game. We have 20 teams, and that is a very significant number for a school our size and those teams support each other.”

Athletics have remained a part of her life into adulthood. Porterfield completed a sprint triathlon several years ago and has thrown out the first pitch at two Rochester Red Wings games. She and Doug have also attended several Major League Baseball parks while on vacation, with Pittsburgh’s PNC Park ranking at the top of her list of favorites.

Creating new traditions

Several of the Roberts athletic teams have flourished during Porterfield’s tenure. The men’s and women’s cross country teams have won eight consecutive East Coast Conference championships and traveled to the NCAA Division II Fall Championships Festival in Seattle in early December, the women’s bowling team and women’s basketball team each won ECC titles and advanced to the NCAA Division II Championships in 2021, and the women’s lacrosse team reached the NCAA Division II Final Four in 2021.

In early December, the Porterfields traveled to Kissimmee, Florida, to cheer on the men’s and women’s soccer teams in the NCCAA Division I National Championship tournament. The women’s team advanced to the semifinals and the men reached the championship match.

Porterfield, who keeps miniature versions of championship trophies in her office, and Segave, started a tradition of inviting teams who win ECC or other championships to

her residence for dessert and a recognition celebration.

“It’s my opportunity, along with the Executive Director of Athletics, to say thank you to the team,” Porterfield says. “Not just for their accomplishments on the field or on the court, but for representing us so well.”

The 2021 women’s lacrosse celebration was extra special because it included a graduation ceremony for the graduating seniors who missed commencement so that they could attend and compete in the Final Four.

“I think it was just so special because it was so personal,” Paolini said. “Our graduating seniors received their diplomas in her back yard in front of their teammates and families and it was an unforgettable night. Schools don’t do that, Presidents don’t do that, but that is the culture that she has established.”

And she is just getting started.

tive to student-athletes across the globe. The recent change to university and the November announcement that women’s field hockey, women’s triathlon, men’s volleyball and electronic sports (eSports) are being added in 2023, will only enhance Roberts’ academic profile and make connections with even more potential students.

Roberts has also hosted several ECC and NCAA Regional championships in recent years, which has helped to shine a spotlight on the university.

“Those events just elevate the institution, they elevate the excitement for the students and they elevate the region,” Porterfield said.

“It’s exciting to say that people are coming to Rochester for great athletic competition and it’s happening here on the west side of the city.”

Whatever is happening, you can count on Porterfield being there to cheer on Roberts.

“I hope that I am the No. 1 fan,” she says.

“I hope students know and coaches know that I am there to support them, whatever the outcome of the game, whatever happens that I am going to be supporting them. Whether I am physically there or watching online, I want them to know that there is support for what they are doing on the field, in the classroom and as individuals. That’s my hope.”

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Dr. Deana Porterfield keeps miniature versions of championship trophies in her office.

Deana (circled) earned her first athletic accolade in swimming at five years old.

Dr. Deana Porterfield held a graduation ceremony in her back yard for lacrosse players who missed commencement to compete in the Final Four in 2021.

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Check It! Challenge to lower risk of heart disease & stroke

A program giving New Yorkers a chance to help control a silent killer is back.

The American Heart Association is now recruiting participants for the Check It! Challenge. The challenge is a community-wide program encouraging people to check, change, and control their blood pressure.

High blood pressure, or hypertension, is known as a silent killer. It typically has no symptoms, but can lead to deadly health consequences such as heart attack, stroke and kidney failure. About half of all Americans have high blood pressure, but many are unaware.

The Check It! Challenge is based on the American Heart Association’s Check. Change. Control. program, which is an evidence-based hypertension management program empowering participants to take ownership of their health using blood-pressure self-monitoring. The program incorporates the concepts of remote monitoring and tracking as key features to hypertension management.

Last year, the program reached more than 315,000 individuals at almost 100 organizations statewide. In selfreported surveys, 63% of participants saw improved blood pressure readings.

“Blood pressure control is more important now than ever,” said Jason Stulb, executive director of the American Heart

Association in the Rochester region. “We know blood pressure levels rose among U.S. adults after the pandemic-related shutdowns. Even small rises in blood pressure increase one’s risk of stroke and other adverse cardiovascular disease events. The Check it! Challenge can help move the needle and improve blood pressure numbers in our community.”

The program is open to employers and community organizations, as well as individuals. The program runs from February (American Heart Month) through May (American Stroke Month). Each month features educational “how to” topics including managing your blood pressure, eating better, getting more active, and improving whole body health.

Participants are encouraged to take their blood pressure at least twice a month during the program. Blood pressure checks may be performed with at-home monitors or at a doctor’s office. If your blood pressure is below 120/80 mm Hg, be sure to get it checked at least once every two years, starting at age 20. If your blood pressure is higher, your doctor may want to check it more often. High blood pressure can be controlled through lifestyle changes and/or medication.

Join the Challenge at www.heart.org/CheckItNY or contact CheckItNY@heart.org.

newsmakers

Jessica DiLucia of Hamlin, was named to the fall 2022 dean’s list at Bob Jones University, Greenville, South Carolina.

Jessica is a sophomore studio art major.

Trevor Farrow of Holley, was named to the fall 2022 dean’s list at Austin Peay State University, Clarksville, Tennessee.

Vanessa Dawley of Churchville, has earned the spring 2022 Dean’s Award for Academic Excellence.

Dawley is a peace and conflict studies major and a graduate of ChurchvilleChili Senior High School.

Liam Northrup of Brockport, was named to the fall 2022 dean’s list at Trine University, Angola, Indiana.

Northrup is majoring in computer engineering.

Zoë Haines of Clarkson, was named to the fall 2022 dean’s list for earning a 4.0 grade-point average at St. John Fisher University.

Zoë is an honors program senior psychology major with minors in business management and human resources.

She is the daughter of Will Haines and Nancy Yattaw of Clarkson.

Legal Notice

Hilton-Parma Fire District

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Hilton-Parma Fire District of the Town of Parma, County of Monroe, New York will hold its regular meetings for the year 2023 on the first Wednesday of the month. The exception is in December. December meeting will be held the second Tuesday of the month along with the Annual District Election.

All meetings will commence at 7:30 p.m. and will be at the Hilton-Parma Fire Department, 120 Old Hojack Lane, Hilton, NY 14468.

All meetings are open to the public and are as follows:

February 1, March 1, April 5, May 3, June 7, July 5 , August 2, September 6, October 4, November 1, December 12 – Fire District Elections, January 3, 2024–Organizational meeting for 2024.

By Order of the Board of the Fire Commissioners of the Hilton-Parma Fire District.

Dated: January 05, 2023

Michelle Johnson Secretary

Legal Notice

Town of Riga

Please take notice that the following are the approved meeting dates and holiday schedules for 2023 for the Town of Riga.

TOWN OFFICE 2023 HOLIDAY CLOSINGS

Monday, February 20, 2023, President’s Day

Monday, May 29, 2023, Memorial Day

Monday, June 19, 2023, Juneteenth Day (Observed)

Monday, July 3, 2023, Floater

Tuesday, July 4, 2023, Independence Day

Monday, September 4, 2023, Labor Day

Monday, October 9, 2023, Columbus Day

Friday, November 10, 2023 Veterans Day

Thursday, November 23, 2023, Thanksgiving Day

Friday, November 24, 2023, Floater

Monday, December 25, 2023, Christmas Day

Tuesday, December 26, 2023, Floater

TOWN BOARD MEETING SCHEDULE (All Meetings 7:00 pm on the Second Wednesday, except where otherwise noted) WORKSHOPS will be scheduled as necessary WORKSHOP meetings to be properly noticed as scheduled.

January 11th (4 pm) July 12th

February 8th August 9th

March 8th September 13th

April 12th October 11th May 10th November 8th June 14th December 13th

PLANNING BOARD MEETING SCHEDULE (1st Monday of every month at 7:00 pm) (*Except where otherwise noted)

January 9th July 10th

(*Second Monday) (*Second Monday)

February 6th August 7th

March 6th September 11th (*Second Monday) April 3rd October 2nd

May 1st November 13th (*Second Monday) June 5th December 4th

ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS MEETING SCHEDULE (1ST Thursday of every month at 7:00 pm if there is an application)

(Except where otherwise noted)

January 5th July 6th

February 2nd August 3rd March 2nd September 7th April 6th October 5th May 4th November 2nd June 1st December 7th

CONSERVATION BOARD MEETING SCHEDULE (4TH Monday of the month at 7:00 pm)

(*Except where otherwise noted)

January 23rd July 24th

February 27th August 28th

March 27th September 25th

April 24th October 23rd

May 22nd November 27th

June 26th December 18th (*Third Monday)

TOWN OF RIGA HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT 2023 HOLIDAY CLOSINGS

Friday, April 7, 2023, Good Friday

Monday, May 29, 2023, Memorial Day

Monday, June 19, 2023, Juneteenth Day

Monday, July 3, 2023, Floater

Tuesday, July 4, 2023, Independence Day

Wednesday, July 5, 2023, Floater

Monday, September 4, 2023, Labor Day

Tuesday, September 5, 2023, Floater

Monday, October 9, 2023, Columbus Day

Thursday, November 23, 2023, Thanksgiving Day

Monday, December 25, 2023, Christmas

Personal Floater – Employee’s choice with approval from Hwy. Supt.

By Order of the Town Board

Dated: January 3, 2023

Kimberly Pape

Town Clerk Town of Riga

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Legal Notice

Hilton Central School District Notice to Bidders HCSD BID #22-23-04

The Hilton Central School District Board of Education, in accordance with Section 103 of Article 5A of the General Municipal Law, hereby invites the submission of sealed bids for the following items.

Bid #22-23-04

2022 Ford Super Duty Pick-Up Truck

Bid Submission Deadline:

Sealed bids will be accepted at: Hilton Central School District Buildings & Grounds Department

Attn: Director of Buildings & Grounds 130 Old Hojack Lane Hilton, NY 14468

Through 2pm on January 17th, 2023, at which time and place the bids will be opened and read.

Mark Envelope: Sealed Bid #22-23-04

The District does NOT accept faxed or emailed bids.

To request a copy of the bid document, or to make an appointment to inspect trade in vehicle, please contact Anthony Streb at astreb@hilton.k12.ny.us, or call 585392-1000, ext. 6176 Monday through Friday between 7am and 3pm.

No bidders may withdraw a bid within fourteen (14) days after actual date of the opening thereof. The Board of Education reserves the right to reject any and all bids.

Anja Krause B&G Secretary

Legal Notice

Town of Hamlin

Collector’s Notice of Receipt of Tax Roll and Warrant

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that I, Patty Jo Groenendaal, the undersigned Collector of Taxes for the Town of Hamlin, County of Monroe, State of New York, have duly received the tax roll and warrant for the collection of taxes within the Town of Hamlin for the year 2023 and I will attend the Hamlin Town Hall, 1658 Lake Road in the Town of Hamlin; The hours of 8:00 am– 6:00 pm Mondays and Tuesdays, Wednesday– Friday 8:00 am – 4:00 pm for the purpose of receiving the taxes listed on the said Roll. Taxes can be mailed to Town of Hamlin, Tax Collector, 1658 Lake Road, Hamlin, New York.

TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the taxes may be paid on or before February 10, 2023 without penalty. All taxes received after such date, there will be an added penalty, as follows:

January 1st, 2021 thru February 10th, 2023 No Interest

February 11th thru 28th, 2023 1.5% interest

March 1st – 31st, 2023 3% interest

April 1st – 30th, 2023 4.5% Interest

May 1st – 31st, 2023 6% Interest

No Payments will be accepted after May 31, 2023, as they will have to be paid to the Monroe County Treasury Office after that date. TAKE FURTHER NOTICE, Real Property Tax Law, and Section 987: NOTICE OF UNPAID TAXES.

On May 06, 2023 a notice will be mailed to each owner of real property on which taxes remain unpaid, and a $2.00 penalty shall be charged on and after May 06, 2023 against the parcel and added to taxes due.

Patty Jo Groenendaal Town Clerk/Collector of Taxes Town of Hamlin

Legal Notice

Town of Hamlin

HAMLIN ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS PUBLIC HEARING

Please be advised that the Hamlin Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a Public Hearing at the Hamlin Town Hall located at 1658 Lake Road, Hamlin on Tuesday, January 17, 2023 after 7:00 p.m. with on-site inspections by the board beginning after 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, January 14, 2023 for the following:

PUBLIC HEARING CONTINUATION

RESIDENTIAL SKETCH PLAN

PROPERTY SPLIT

THOMAS MANN

179 CHURCH ROAD

Application of Thomas Mann, owner, Thomas Mann, seeking the following variances: Applicant is seeking relief from Town Code§520-11B(1)(a) which states the minimum lot size is 2 acres. Applicant is proposing a lot size of .98 acre. Applicant is seeking relief from Town Code§52011B(1)(b) which states the minimum lot width is 250 feet.

Applicant is proposing a lot width of 130 feet. Applicant is seeking relief from Town Code§520.41B(1)(a)[3](b) which states that no building in which farm animals or poultry are kept shall be located within 50 feet of any lot line or within 150 feet of any adjoining residence.

All interested parties will be given the opportunity to be heard at this time.

Further information may be obtained by calling 9648181.

January 4, 2023

Norman Baase - Chairperson Zoning Board of Appeals

Notice of Formation

JS LAWN AND LANDSCAPE L.L.C. filed Articles of Organization with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 12/6/22. Office in Monroe County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon who process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to JS LAWN AND LANDSCAPE L.L.C., 6 SILENT MEADOWS DR, SPENCERPORT, NY 14559. Purpose: Any lawful purpose.

Legal Notice Village of Spencerport

Notice is hereby given pursuant to Chapter 340 of the Code of the Village of Spencerport that one public hearing will be held on Thursday, January 19, 2023, at 7:00 p.m. at the Village Office, 27 West Avenue, Spencerport, NY 14559.

The application of Eric Koke at 113 Coleman Avenue, Spencerport, NY 14559 for one (1) area variance to install approximately 200 linear feet of 5’ chain-link fence in the rear yard whereas any fence in a residential district shall not exceed four feet in height if erected elsewhere on the lot pursuant to Chapter 340-32 A (1) in an R-1 Residential District.

Tax Acct # 087.17-2-20

All interested persons are invited to attend and be heard concerning the subject matters of said hearings. Plans are available for review at the Village Office 27 West Ave Spencerport NY between the hours of 9:00 am-4:00 pm Monday thru Friday.

John Dole, Chairman Zoning Board of Appeals January 7, 2023

Legal Notice

Town of Kendall

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED LOCAL LAWS AMENDING THE KENDALL TOWN CODE AND ZONING CODE

LEGAL NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Town Board of the Town of Kendall will hold a public hearing at 7:00 pm on January 10, 2023, at Kendall Junior/Senior High School, 16887 Roosevelt Highway in Kendall, New York 14476, for the purposes of considering and possibly adopting two Local Laws amending the Town of Kendall Zoning Code to regulate transient or short-term rentals in certain zoning districts (“Local Law No. 1 of 2023”) and amending the Kendall Town Code to license transient or shortterm rentals (“Local Law No. 2 of 2023”). Copies of the proposed Local Laws can be reviewed at Town Hall, 1873 Kendall Road in Kendall, New York 14476. At the time and place stated above, all interested members of the public shall be heard.

BY

ORDER OF THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF KENDALL AMY K. RICHARDSON, TOWN CLERK

Legal Notice Town of Sweden

CERTIFICATE OF SWEDEN TOWN CLERK

I, Karen M. Sweeting, Town Clerk of the Town of Sweden, in the County of Monroe, State of New York, HEREBY CERTIFY, as follows:

That the resolution entitled: Authorize Purchase of 2023 F-550XL Dump Truck from Highway Equipment Reserve Fund (Resolution No. 140 of 2022 adopted November 29, 2022).

A copy of which is on file in the Town Clerk’s Office, was adopted by the Town Board of the Town of Sweden on November 29, 2022, and that a notice setting forth the date of adoption of the resolution and containing an abstract of said resolution concisely stating the purpose and effect thereof, was duly posted and published as required by law – publication date of December 4, 2022 in the Town’s official newspaper.

That no petition, as prescribed by Section 91 of the Town Law, protesting against said resolution and requesting that said resolution be submitted to the qualified electors of the Town of Sweden for their approval or disapproval has been filed with the Town Clerk within thirty days (30) after the date of adoption thereof, or at any other time since said adoption.

Karen M. Sweeting Town Clerk

Dated: January 4, 2023

Legal Notice

Village of Brockport Special Meeting Notice January 9, 2023 7

PM

Village Court/49 State St. and Via Zoom

The Village Board will hold a special meeting on Monday, January 9, 2023 at 7pm at 49 State St and via Zoom. This meeting was not regularly scheduled as it is the 2nd Monday of the month. However, the board does have business to conduct and will be missing both the 1st and 3rd Monday of regular meetings in January due to holidays.

The specific reason for calling the special meeting is to appoint a laborer to fill the DPW vacancy, to appoint a planning board member and reconsideration of the contract with the Brockport Ambulance Corporation.

Also – the zoom link is available on our website and is: January 9, 2023 Zoom Login: Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84721207836? pwd=bENpbFE1aDVsTHBEcEhtcVhYS TVpUT09 Meeting ID: 847 2120 7836 Passcode: 913979 Dial by your location +1 646 558 8656 US (New York)

The next regularly scheduled Village Board meeting is a workshop on January 23, 2023.

Published 1/4/2023

Erica L. Linden Village Clerk/Manager

Legal Notice Town of Clarendon

NOTICE by Collector of Receipt of Assessment Roll and Warrant

Property taxes will be received at the Clarendon Town Clerk’s Office during regular business hours - Mon., Wed., Thurs. 9am-4pm, Tues., 12 noon-6pm, Fri., 9am-2pm, Sat., 10am-12noon - located at 16385 Church Street in Clarendon, or may be mailed to PO Box 145, Clarendon, NY 14429 through April 30, 2023. Please note that there is also a drop-box in the building to the west of the office door. On-line payment of taxes is available at townofclarendon.org. Please bring or send your entire statement when making payment; a portion of your statement will be used as your receipt. Fees charged are as follows: January 0%; February 1%, March 2%, April 3%.

Susan C. Colby, Clarendon Tax Clerk/Tax Collector

Legal Notice

Town of Clarendon

Applications for all real property tax exemptions such as STAR, SENIOR CITIZENS, DISABILITY, VETERANS, AGRICULTURAL, CLERGY, and BIE must be filed with the Assessor on or before March 1, 2023, or be postmarked no later than March 1, 2023. Address: Assessor’s Office, 16385 Church St., P.O. Box 145, Clarendon, NY 14429.

Dated: December 29, 2022

Robert A. Criddle, IAO Assessor (585) 638-6371, Ext. 103

Susan C. Colby

Clarendon Town Clerk/Tax Collector

Legal Notice

Town of Clarendon

CLARENDON RESIDENTS be advised that the Clarendon Town Board will hold a public hearing on January 17, 2023 at 6:30 PM to consider proposed Local Law No. 1 of 2023; a local law to change the grievance day for assessments in the Town of Clarendon to the fourth Tuesday in May and so many days thereafter as the Board of Assessment Review deems necessary to hear complaints in relation to assessments. Anyone wishing to speak in favor of or in opposition to said local law, may do so at this hearing. ALSO BE ADVISED that the regular monthly meeting for January 2023 will begin immediately following said hearing.

Susan C. Colby

Clarendon Town

Clerk/Tax Collector

The Brockport Lions Club bought, assembled, and delivered food bags to families in need on December 21. Over 43 families – 150 adults and children – each received approximately 62 pounds of food, bringing the total donation to over 2,500 pounds of food. Besides the food items that were purchased, the club received donated items from: Life Solutions of Hamlin, Brockport Food Shelf, Chet the bread man, Salmon Creek Country Club, Ladies Auxiliary at the Vets Club, and Lion members Laurie Streb, Erin Corbit, and the Hammel family. Names for the food recipients were provided by social workers at Brockport Central School District and the Brockport Food Shelf. Pictured are some members assembling the bags of food. Provided information and photo.

Winter Nature Sundays return to Genesee Country Village & Museum

Genesee Country Village & Museum in Mumford will open its doors and trails beginning on Sunday, January 8, for Winter Nature Sundays – with opportunities for visitors to explore the snowy grounds, learn about local wildlife, and enjoy outdoor family fun. The museum will be open Sundays in January and February from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. for Winter Nature Sundays. New this year – visitors will be able to enjoy a roaring fire in the museum’s Meeting Center Lounge, as well as hot beverages, food, and historical craft beverages at the bar. Check-in and tickets purchased at the door for Winter Nature Sundays will be in the GCV&M Meeting Center. Tickets are $5 for the general public, $3 for museum members, and kids 12 and under are free. Tickets can be purchased at the door or online in advance at https://www.gcv.org/event/winter-nature-sundays/.

Sledding, Cross-Country Skiing, and Snowshoeing

Families can enjoy an afternoon of sledding down the Great Meadow hill and other winter-time fun. Bring sleds for races down the hill, paint the ground with snow paints, or build a snowman complete with wildlife-friendly decorations. Visitors can also bring crosscountry skis to GCV&M this winter for a truly unique experience. With miles of trails of varying difficulty, novice and experienced skiers can take their time exploring the winter woods and pathways. Nature Center trails and most roads throughout the Historic Village will be ungroomed. See wildlife in natural habitats, trek near the sugar bush where trees are tapped for the Maple Sugar Festival in March, learn about local plant life that emerges during the cold months, explore forested trails, and more. Bor-

Don’t miss the opportunity to sled down the Great Meadow, hike trails, and cross-country ski in the Historic Village during Winter Nature Sundays.

row a pair of snow shoes for free from the museum – or bring snow shoes and winter walking gear from home – to enjoy all the museum grounds have to offer. Skiing and snow-shoeing is also welcome in the Historic Village, where visitors can make their way through the paths lined by historic homes, see animals on the Pioneer Farm, and stop for unique photo opportunities.

Historic Village buildings will not be open or staffed during Winter Nature Sundays. To learn more about weather conditions and snow cover before visiting, call 585-294-8262.

Free Admission on Sunday, January 22

Thanks to support from the Rochester-Area Community Foundation, admission to Winter Nature Sunday on Sunday, January 22, will be free for all visitors. Bring out the whole family for outdoor winter fun.

Save the Date for Sweet Fun in March

Winter Nature Sundays will naturally thaw into spring. Plan now to attend GCV&M’s annual Maple Sugar Festival and related educational and family activities throughout the month of March. Plus, Nature Sundays will return in April, showcasing the splendor of Genesee Valley and Western New York in springtime. Learn more about all upcoming events and programs at https://www.gcv.org/events/.

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CCCSD inducts National Honor Society members

In November, 71 new members were inducted into Churchville-Chili Central School District’s High School National Honor Society (NHS).

The NHS is a program for high school juniors and seniors with a weighted, overall grade point average of 90 or above. In addition to scholarship, members must also demonstrate character, leadership, citizenship and actively participate in community service. Students formally apply in the fall of their junior or senior year. Applications and letters of recommendation are reviewed by faculty in October, and new members are inducted in November.

NHS members complete community service/volunteer work when opportunities or needs become available. The expectation is that current members complete at least 20 service hours per year; many complete more. Common activities include: Black Creek Park trail pick-up; leaf raking/yard work for community members; winter clothing drives; help with teacher interview practice lessons; assist with the National Junior Honor Society induction ceremony; library book sales; peer tutoring; teacherof-the-month recognition and many others.

“This group always amazes me with their ability to balance school, extracurricular activities, work and preparing for life after Churchville-Chili,” said NHS Advisor Paul Glor. “They have a variety of personalities, but all bring something special to our school community. Every time I work with this group I know our future is in good hands.”

Each spring members of NHS are asked to nominate a high school teacher who has made an impact on them. The club officers and advisor look at the nominations, tally the votes, consider unique circumstances and then select that teacher to be recognized. This tradition goes back many years, and the recipient is recognized with a certificate, gift and their classroom door is decorated. They are also asked to be the guest speaker at the fall NHS Induction Ceremony. This year’s Teacher of the Year was Mr. Micah Court, a SHS Math teacher who has been with the district for nine years. “Mr. Court is the first

one here, is always teaching, gives 100% to his students and is passionate about math,” said Glor. The 2022 National Honor Society Inductees are: Angelia Agnello, Dominic Agostinelli, Christine Artyushok, Elijah Bailey, Camden Bean, Matthew Behlok, Andrew Berardicurti, Morgan Booth, Alexa Briggs, Ethan Britton, Dylan Bromage, Ashlyn Broussard, Jake Broussard, Gavin Carr, Leila Cody, Sabrina Cousins, Adriana D’Ambrosio, Osman Duru, Matthew Ewell, Talan Finnigan, Mary French, Sarah Gibbs, Ryan Giglia, Jr., Shane Girolamo, Lyla Gleason, Sydney Goettel, Conner Guenter, Matthew Hayes, Emma Healy, Jake Herring, Luke Herring, Quinn Hoak, Dominic Hoch, Olivia Hogan, Hannalee Hotaling, Skylar Jehlen, Ryan Johnson, Ricardo Lagares, Jr.,, Haley Leonard, Justina Loewke, Jared Mandrycky, Addison McDonough, Isabella Mettler, Jacob Miller, Abby Mineweaser, Tyler Nguyen, Madison Noll, Amani Nur, Daniel Panessa, Silas Payne, Aaliyan Qadri, Cal Raines, Coy Raines, Jesse Satter, Esmie Sauvé, Wesley Smith, McKenzie Snitchler, Sammy St. Denis, Colin St. Lucia, Grace Stella, Christopher Strong, Mackenzie Sutton, Gabrielle Toates, Malachi Tomaszewski, Aidan Vogler, Andrew Watkins, Deven Weeden, Sam Weilert, Robert Wilkinson, Ajani Wilson, and Maya Wynne.

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Officers of the Churchville-Chili Chapter of the National Honor Society.

Area Worship Services

ELMGROVE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

We are located at 1500 Spencerport Road, Rochester 14606 in Gates. Phone: 585-247-4973. Building is handicapped accessible. Time of Worship: 10AM - led by Rev. Jeff Aiosa. Website: ElmgroveUMC.org. You can join us remotely by clicking on the link to the Pastor’s page (you do not need a Facebook account to view posts). Email: ElmgroveUMC@yahoo.com. Community Outreach and Ministry Opportunities include: Little Free Library, SWEM, Aurora House, RAIHN, Prayer ministries, etc. We have a long history in the Gates community and we are looking forward to a bright future that includes you! Please come and join us on Sunday!

FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH BROCkPORT NY

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

FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF CHILI

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

HILTON BAPTIST CHURCH

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

HILTON UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

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

HOPE CHURCH

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

LIFEQUEST COMMUNITY CHURCH

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

MORTON BAPTIST CHURCH

1152 County Line Road, Hamlin, NY 14464. Church phone 585-659-8459, email mortonbaptistchurch@yahoo.com. Pastor: Steven M Worrall, email pastorsteve712@gmail.com, cell 585-3549779. Sunday Worship 10:30am. Sunday school is held during church service. Adult Bible Study is held on Wednesdays at noon, Choir practice at 6:30pm Wednesdays. Youth Group meets on Friday nights from 7 to 9pm. Our building is handicap accessible and visitors are welcome.

OGDEN BAPTIST CHURCH

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

OGDEN PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

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

PARMA CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP CHURCH

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

PEARCE CHURCH

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

SPENCERPORT

ASSEMBLY OF GOD

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

SPENCERPORT 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. GEORGE’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH

Follow Jesus, Build Community, Serve Others in Love. We welcome all to worship with us in warm fellowship in the Episcopal tradition of openness and caring. We are an ALL inclusive community with an open communion table. Please join us for Sunday worship at 10am September through June, and 9am in July and August. All services are both in-person and live-streamed online. We also offer a variety of Lenten and Advent programs, a Bible Study on Tuesdays, live music, Sunday School, semi-monthly Youth Group meetings and numerous other community building events. We are handicapped accessible. Follow us on Facebook, look for us on the web at www.stgeorgehilton.org, and join us for worship and fellowship at 635 Old Wilder Road, Hilton, NY (across from Kelly’s Apple Farm). Our pastor is the Rev. Greg Kremer, 585-392-4099.

ST. JOHN LUTHERAN CHURCH

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

ST. JOHN THE EVANGELIST CHURCH

Welcomes you to encounter our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ in His one, holy, catholic, and apostolic Church at 55 Martha Street, Spencerport, NY 14559. Join us for Holy Mass at 5 pm Saturdays or Sundays at 7:45 am, 9:30 am, and 11:15 am. Many great opportunities to learn about the Holy Bible, and groups for families and children of all ages, including Catechesis of the Good Shepherd (playcentered, hands-on Christ-experiences). Daily Mass in the morning on Tuesday and Thursday at 8 am, and in evening on Wednesday and Friday at 6:30 pm. Confessions Wednesday and Friday 5:30 to 6 pm and Saturday 3:45 to 4:30 pm. Adoration Thursdays 1 to 6 pm and Sundays 1:30 to 4 pm. Sung Evening Prayer Sundays at 4 pm. On first Saturdays, morning Mass is at 9 am. More details, videos, and sample preaching at www.StJohnsChurchSpencerport.org. Email: sstjohnc@dor.org. Parochial Administrator: Fr. Justin Miller

ST. LEO’S CATHOLIC CHURCH

110 Old Hojack Lane, Hilton, 392-2710, www.stleochurch.org. Fr. Joseph Catanise. Daily Mass is celebrated: Monday 5:30 PM; Tuesday-Thursday 8:30 AM; Friday Communion Service 8:30 AM. Every Wednesday: Eucharistic Adoration 9 AM to 8 PM. Weekend Schedule: Saturday Confession 2:30-3:30 PM; Rosary 3:30 PM; Mass 4 PM (live-streamed). Sunday: Mass 8 AM, 10:30 AM, 6 PM; Adult Bible Study 11:45 AM. First Friday and First Saturday Mass at 8:30 AM. Ash Wednesday Masses: February 22 at 6:30 AM, 8:30 AM, and 7 PM. All are welcome. Handicapped accessible.

ST. LUkE’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH

14 State Street, Brockport, 585-637-6650, www.stlukesbrockport.org. Visit us on Facebook. Whoever you are, wherever you are, you are welcome at St. Luke’s. Our Mission is to Worship God Joyfully, Love One Another, Serve in the Name of Christ. Join us either in person or via live stream for Sunday worship with Holy Eucharist at 10 am led by The Rev. Elizabeth Brooks Harden. Handicapped accessible and hearing assistance available. Harvest Kitchen, our outreach to the greater community, offers a free meal the second Sunday of each month from 2 to 3 pm. Recognized as a National Jubilee Church for outreach and service to our community. Please check website or call the Parish Office for current COVID precautions.

ST. MARY’S CHURCHST. MARk’S CHURCH

13 South Main Street, Holley16789 Kenmore Road, Kendall Parish Center – Holley 638-6718, www.stmarystmark.org.

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

ST. PAUL LUTHERAN CHURCH & SCHOOL

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

TRINITY

LUTHERAN CHURCH & PRE-SCHOOL

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

UNION CONGREGATIONAL

UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST

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

team. Jason Gibbs had 17 points and was named the tournament MVP. Ricky Lagares and Michael Sardou added 14 points each. Photo from @BCSDBlueDevils on Twitter.

Members of the Portside Royals, a varsity hockey team comprised of athletes from the Brockport and Spencerport school districts, collected donations for veterans at Eagle Star Housing in Spencerport and delivered them on December 30. The athletes were welcomed with open arms into the home. Photo from @PortsideRoyals on Twitter.