Westside News EAST Edition – April 9, 2023

Sports & Recreation

Winter College Sports Honors

by Warren Kozireski

•Cornell senior and Hilton alumni Yianni Diakomihalis became the fifth four-time national champion in Division I wrestling history. He earned his fourth title with a 4-2 win over Ohio State’s Sammy Sasso. The Big red senior won his first two titles at 141 pounds before bumping up to 149 pounds the last two years. He closes his epic career with a 115-2 record and as a four-time EIWA and Ivy League Wrestler of the Year. His .983 winning percentage is a school record.

•Spencerport grad and Alfred State freshman Dom Vinci was named Wrestling Newcomer of the Year and First Team All-Conference in the Allegheny Collegiate Athletic Conference. Vinci put together a 23-8 season record, earning 11 wins by pin and recording three major decisions. He was undefeated against AMCC opponents across 141 and 149 lbs.

•Byron-Bergen grad and Alfred State senior wrestler Anthony Miraglia was named First Team All-Conference in the Allegheny Collegiate Athletic Conference after he won the 157 lb. weight class.

•Sarah Streeter, a sophomore at Alfred State and Byron-Bergen grad, was named Second Team All-Conference in Diving in the Allegheny Collegiate Athletic Conference.

•Byron-Bergen’s Alaura Rehwaldt (So.) finished first in the women’s 200-Yard Individual Medley in 2:27.66 to help Genesee Community College win the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) region III title in women’s swimming and advance to nationals.

• r o berts Wesleyan senior and Churchville-Chili grad Jennifer Zambuto was named to the Second Team All-Conference in Indoor Track & Field for her efforts in the 3000m run at the East Coast Conference championships.

•St. John Fisher graduate student and Spencerport grad Ryan Gentile was named Third-Team All-Conference and Sportsman of the Year of the Empire 8. The guard played and started in 26 games this year and tallied 9.5 points per game, 1.3 assists, 2.1 rebounds, 1.3 steals, and shot 48.2% from the field and 46.9% from three, making 46 on the year.

•Hilton’s Tahjae Hill, Butler University sophomore guard/forward, was named an All-KJCCC Honorable Mention selection. Hill averaged 11.6 points and 4.6 rebounds per game this season as the Grizzlies sixth man off the bench.

•roberts Wesleyan senior Ryan Karker (Greece) was named the East Coast Conference Indoor Track & Field Male Athlete of the Year while he, Blake Kasper and Lee Sortore earned All-East r egion honors from the U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA). Karker was named all-region for the 800m and mile. The senior ran 1:51.05 in the 800m and was second overall in the region. In the mile, Karker was ranked third with a time of 4:11.90. Kasper made the list for the 3,000m and 5,000m races and Sortore for the mile, 3,000m and 5,000m. In seven events, Karkar never finished lower than second.

•The SUNY Brockport women’s gymnastics team finished fifth in the nation and four gymnasts earn All-American status. Sydney Schumaker (Vault), Kyra Figurelli (Vault), Emma Grace Sargent (Vault & Bars) and Maren Eramo (Vault) all received All-American recognition. Brockport won its third straight NCGA East regional Title.

•Brockport’s Mekhi Beckett earned FirstTeam All-Conference and David Grady III was named the SUNYAC Defensive player of the Year and Second-Team All-Conference. Sophomore Tony Arnold and senior Jahidi Wallace both earned 2nd-Team AllConference honors as well. Mekhi Beckett led the Golden Eagles in points per game (16.9), FGM/G (5.9), 3pM/G (2.5), and free throws made (93). Grady led the conference in offensive rebounds (70) and blocks (63), while also finishing top five in total rebounds (210), FG% (52.7), and total minutes (818). Arnold ended the season as the SUNYAC steals leader and finished ninth in FG made. Wallace ended his Brockport career as the second leading scorer for the Golden Eagles, averaging 13.6 points per game and was seventh in the SUNYAC in total points (368).

•Golden Eagle women’s basketball player Stephanie Jean-Baptiste was named SUNYAC rookie of the Year, Zairea Hannah earned Second-Team All-Conference, and senior Anna Felice took Third-Team. Jean-Baptiste is the progam’s first SUNYAC rookie of the Year since the 2004-05 season after she averaged 10.7 points per game, leading the team in scoring average and made a team-high 46 shots from beyond the arc, which was the third most in the SUNYAC. Hannah led the team in both points and rebounds this year while Felice led the SUNYAC with a free throw percentage of 82.2%. She averaged 9.7 points per game on her way to joining SUNY Brockport’s Career Scoring “500” Club this season.

•Graduate student Alex Monteleone was named the SUNYAC Defensive player of the Year in ice hockey while teammate Connor Galloway was named Third Team All-Conference and Manny Sanchez was selected for the All-rookie Team. Galloway finished the season with 28 points, ranking fifth in the SUNYAC. Sanchez was tied for third on the team with 12 assists and added two goals.

•For the second year in a row, Brockport’s Sarah Crockett was voted the SUNYAC Women’s Field Athlete of the Year. She repeated as the SUNYAC champion in both the shot put and weight throw in 2023. She finished 18th in both the shot put and the weight throw at the NCAA championship meet.

• Three r edhawks women’s basketball players were named Honorable Mention i n the Midwest r egion by the National Christian College Athletic Association (NCCAA) in junior guards Danielle DiCintio and Georgia Haverlock and freshman forward Grace Galgano. DiCintio led the redhawks in scoring (11.0 points per game), assists (4.0 assists per game), three-point field goals (61), three-point field goal percentage (39.9%), and steals (27). Haverlock ranked second on the squad in scoring at 10.7 points per game and led the team in rebounding with 6.7 per game, while Galgano was named ECC rookie of the Week four times and finished her inaugural campaign by averaging 10.1 points, 5.3 rebounds and 1.5 assists per game.

•roberts Wesleyan junior Ja’Kair Sanchez was named to the 2022-2023 ECC Men’s Basketball All-Conference Third Team after leading the team in scoring, rebounds, minutes played, assists, and steals.

Erin Coykendall, a Spencerport native who plays women’s lacrosse at Northwestern University, earned Offensive Player of the Week honors from the Big 10 and IWLCA on March 28 for tallying 16 points in two games for the No. 2 Wildcats. She scored a career best five goals and added two assists in Northwestern’s 19-5 win at Johns Hopkins, and then set a new career high with six goals to go with three assists, as the Wildcats downed Stanford 20-9. She was featured on ESPN’s Sports Center on March 20, coming in at number 3 on their Top 10 Plays of the Day, for whipping the ball behind her back to score a goal against North Carolina. The play was even more special because it was her birthday. Coykendall is also on the 2023 Tewaaraton Award Women’s Watch List, which includes the top players across all three divisions of NCAA lacrosse and highlights the early contenders for this year’s Tewaaraton Award. Coykendall is a senior at Northwestern, majoring in Human Communications Study. Provided information.

Czerw named All-American bowler

The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) selected Spencerport native Jordyn Czerw to the 2023 Women’s Bowling All-America Second Team. The Columbia College of Missouri sophomore is the first-ever All-American bowler in the college’s bowling program history.

Czerw averaged 192.7 across 51 games setting a new single season average and in games played. She also added a fill percentage of 81. This season, she won three tournaments including the Lions Classic (610), Bronco Open (1206), and the Mustang Invite (1292). In eight of the nine tournaments, Czerw averaged over 180, and over 200 in four of them. She placed top-20 in six tournaments, including finishing 19th out of 408 bowlers at the Tier Hoosier Classic. Czerw also produced the highest pinfall in a season, notching 9,830. provided information

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Jordyn Czerw. Photo from Columbia College.

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Chili First Presbyterian Church donates spreader to Homesteads for Hope

As part of a “Season of Renewal” outreach project, First Presbyterian Church of Chili has donated a fertilizer spreader

and seeder to Homesteads for Hope, which is located on Manitou Road. The spreader was delivered on March 27 so that it could be used immediately for spring projects on the community farm. Chili First is raising funds to cover the cost of the spreader. Farm Manager, Chris Krivanek, was there on delivery day to receive the spreader.

First Presbyterian Church of Chili’s Season of Renewal Team chose Homesteads for Hope because it is a hidden jewel in our neighborhood. It offers jobs and training for people with all abilities who wish to participate in the various activities of farming as well as all kinds of events and activities for the community to enjoy throughout the summer. There is truly something for everyone at Homesteads for Hope – a Farm Store, scheduled community events throughout the summer, music and food every Thursday for families to picnic and watch the sunset over the Erie Canal, a barn to rent for private functions, and much more. People can purchase seasonal Social Memberships, Garden Memberships, and CSA Membership. Each one has various “perks.” For more information, visit www. homesteadsforhope.org.

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Byron-Bergen student grows hair for three years to donate

Karson Crocker has long hair. Almost 14 inches. Sometimes he gets mistaken for a girl. Sometimes he has trouble fitting it all inside his football helmet. But he’s not ready to cut it, yet. He has a little more work to do.

In the summer of 2020, the then ByronBergen second-grade student watched a video online of a young girl who had lost her hair during cancer treatment. She was upset because of her appearance and how she was being treated by her peers. Crocker

was sad for the girl and, after discussing it with his mom, decided to grow out his own hair long enough to make a wig for a child.

Almost three years later, Crocker has a shiny, blonde mane of hair. Now in fourth grade, he shared his plans to donate his hair with his classmates through a brief presentation explaining his project and how he became interested.

“I’m donating because I saw a video that inspired me,” said Crocker. “I’ve been growing

“Kids can lose their hair for a lot of different reasons,” said Crocker’s teacher Janna Carney. “Karson’s hair will help to make wigs so that they can have hair. It’s pretty special.”

“I like the words ‘good cause,’” said one of his classmates. After the presentation, the class discussed it and agreed that Crocker’s project is an admirable cause.

In a couple more inches, Crocker’s hair will go to Wigs for Kids, a not-for-profit organization which provides free wigs to children 18 and under who have lost their hair due to a medical condition or treatment.

“A new wig for a child can cost from $3,000 to $5,000,” said Jeanne Hurt, a fundraising and development specialist with Wigs for Kids. “Our organization uses human hair and monetary donations to provide wigs for children at no cost.”

Along with his hair, Crocker is raising $1,800 to sponsor the wig. This money will go toward the actual creation of the wig and delivery to a child experiencing medical-related baldness.

“Karson has a heart of gold to spend so much time and energy to help another child feel happier,” said Hurt. “Maybe he can help inspire others to donate their hair as well.”

“Are you going to do it again?” asked Crocker’s classmate.

After this donation, Crocker plans to grow his hair out again and by 2026 could be ready to help another child.

All unloaded and ready to go. Shown are (l-r) from Chili First, Nancy Huffman, Sandra McCauley, Jerry Huffman, Andrew Atwater, and Deborah Lamphron; and from Homesteads for Hope, Farm Manager Chris Krivanek, Helen Draper, and Celina Ramos. Not pictured is Gail McArthur from the church.

The spreader arrives with Andrew Atwater, Chili First, ready to unload it. Chris Krivanek, Farm Manager, is seated on the tractor to the right.

Karson Crocker presents to his fourth grade class.

Photo by Amanda Dedie.

Karson Crocker shows his hair length to classmates. Photo by Amanda Dedie.

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Mercy Flight EMS expansion approved

A process that began nearly six months ago has culminated in a successful expansion of territory for Mercy Flight EMS. As of Friday, March 31, upon approval by the NYS Department of Health, Central Orleans Volunteer Ambulance Inc.’s (COVA’s) Certificate of Need was officially transferred to Mercy Flight EMS. This allows the nonprofit to operate ground ambulance service in all of Orleans County and the Town of Hamlin, in addition to its existing territories of Genesee and Niagara Counties, and the Town of Concord and Village of Springville in Erie County.

“Until last Friday we’ve been operating in Orleans County and the Town of Hamlin under an agreement with COVA that allowed us to hire all of their former employees and staff their ambulances,” said Scott Wooton, Mercy Flight’s Executive Vice President. “Now, we can continue to provide high-quality, nonprofit EMS services in these particular municipalities in our own right.” Wooton states, “Operationally, it really all boils down to a cosmetic change at this

point as we look to add our branding to vehicles and outfit COVA’s former employees in Mercy Flight EMS uniforms. But as an organization, it validates what we aim to do and the manner in which we try to do it. We believe that patient-focused, compassionate, nonprofit ambulance service can thrive, even in rural communities where limited access to healthcare can be a major risk factor for residents.”

Mercy Flight President Margaret Ferrentino adds, “We’d like to thank the Big Lakes and Monroe-Livingston Regional EMS Councils as well as the NYS DOH Bureau of EMS for their work and diligence during the application process. Just as importantly, we’d like to recognize COVA for over 40 years of dedicated service to their community and their efforts to ensure that the residents of Central Orleans County experienced no lapse in ambulance coverage. We are really proud to have been able to hire COVA’s dedicated employees and pick up the torch that they’d been carrying for over four decades.” Provided information

Brockport High School sophomores Brenna Green and Ella Johnson each have a piece of artwork featured in the New York State Art Teachers Association Legislative Student Art Exhibit. Brenna’s piece in entitled “Through the Window” (left) and Ella’s is entitled “Sweet Opportunities” (right). The exhibit is the flagship event for Youth Art Month. This year’s exhibit is virtual, with artwork available to view on the NYSATA website through December 2023 (https://www. nysata.org/legislative-exhibit). Provided information and photos.

CCCSD hosts Hidden in Plain Sight presentation

Churchville-Chili Central School District, in conjunction with the Council on Alcoholism and Addictions of the Finger Lakes, will be hosting a Hidden in Plain Sight presentation on Thursday, April 13, at 6 p.m. in the Middle School North Library (door 20).

This interactive presentation educates families about how teens and preteens use everyday items to hide evidence of risky behaviors. The facilitator will lead parents through a mock setup of a teenager’s bedroom, where items are hidden in plain sight. They will explain how to become more observant and ways to appropriately respond when something is found.

This educational presentation is open to Churchville-Chili District residents. Although the presen-

tation is provided at no cost, advanced registration is required and can made at https://www.cccsd. org/ContinuingEducation.aspx. Provided information

Hilton CSD names Jeffrey Wheaton as next director of Health, Physical Education & Athletics

At its March 28 meeting, the Hilton Board of Education appointed Jeffrey M. Wheaton to the position of director of Health, Physical Education and Athletics. He will replace the retiring Michael Giruzzi and will begin his new position on July 17.

“I am excited for the opportunity to join Cadet Nation as the next director of Health, Physical Education and Athletics,” said Wheaton. “Hilton takes great pride in their school community and traditions. My goal is to honor tradition, while cultivating and enhancing the overall experience for our students and community.”

Wheaton currently serves as director of Health, Physical Education and Athletics in the Rochester City School District. Prior to that, he was director of Health, Physical Education and Athletics, and coordina-

tor of Health Services at Amherst Central School District, and director of Health, Physical Education and Athletics at Young Women’s College Prep in Rochester.

Wheaton began his career as a health and physical education teacher in Virginia. He has experience coaching modified baseball, unified basketball, varsity cross country, varsity track and varsity girls basketball.

Wheaton’s education includes a bachelor’s degree in physical education from SUNY Brockport, a master’s degree in health studies/promotion from The University of Alabama, and an educational leadership certificate from Marshall University in WV. He has also earned designation as a Certified Master Athletic Administrator (CMAA) through the National Interscholastic Athletic Administrator Association.

A resident of North Chili, Wheaton and his wife, Amanda, have two children, Kade (7) and Penelope (5). “We look forward to joining the Hilton community and becoming a proud Cadet family,” said Wheaton.

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Saints Sports Boosters need Board members

The Saints Sports Booster Club is looking for a few people to complete the Sports Boosters Board for the 2023-2024 school year. If you have ever wanted to get involved, this is your chance.

“The Sports Boosters of Churchville-Chili High School are working to make a big difference in our community and school district,” said Kim Sinicropi, President of the Saints Sports Booster Club. “We feel we can make good thing happen with a full Board of Directors.”

The board does not currently have nomination ballots for the following positions: Public Relations, Merchandise Coordinator, and Fundraiser Coordinator. Position responsibility descriptions and nomination ballots can be found online at https://www.cccsd. org/SSBCBoardMemberPositionResponsibilities. aspx.

Those interested should contact ssbcpresident@ cccsd.org with a completed nomination ballot. Provided information

Public invited to review flood maps in Monroe County

FEMA is proposing updates to the Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs) for Monroe County. Community partners are invited to participate in a 90-day appeal and comment period.

The updated maps were produced in coordination with local, state and FEMA officials. Significant community review of the maps has already taken place, but before the maps become final, community partners can identify any corrections or questions about the information provided and submit appeals or comments.

The 90-day appeal period began on March 12, 2023. Residents, business owners and other community partners are encouraged to review the updated maps to learn about local flood risks and potential future flood insurance requirements. They may submit an appeal if they perceive that modeling or data used to create the map is technically or scientifically incorrect.

An appeal must include technical information, such as hydraulic or hydrologic data, to support the claim. Appeals cannot be based on the effects of proposed projects or projects started after the study is in progress. If property owners see incorrect information that does not change the flood hazard information — such as a missing or misspelled road name in the Special Flood Hazard Area or an incorrect corporate boundary — they can submit a written comment.

The next step in the mapping process is the resolution of all comments and appeals. Once they are resolved, FEMA will notify communities of the effective date of the final maps.

Submit appeals and comments by contacting your local floodplain administrator. The preliminary maps may be viewed online at the FEMA Flood Map Changes Viewer: http://msc.fema.gov/fmcv.

For more information about the flood maps:

•Use a live chat service about flood maps at http:// go.usa.gov/r6C (just click on the “Live Chat” icon).

•Contact a FEMA Map Specialist by telephone; toll free, at 1-877-FEMA-MAP (1-877-336-2627) or by email at FEMA-FMIX@fema.dhs.gov.

Most homeowner’s insurance policies do not cover flooding. There are cost-saving options available for those newly mapped into a high-risk flood zone. Learn more about your flood insurance options by talking with your insurance agent and visiting https://www.floodsmart.gov.

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Riga Recreation Easter Egg Hunt

On Saturday, April 1, Riga Recreation held its annual Easter Egg Hunt at the Harvey C. Noone American Legion Post #945. Egg Hunters age two to 12 hunted for over 1,000 eggs (inside the building due to the overnight rain storm) along with a Jelly Bean Guessing Contest, caricatures, airbrush tattoos and an appearance by the Easter Bunny!

Many thanks to the following organizations and individuals, for whom without, this event could not take place: Tish and her Legion Crew, the Churchville LEO Club with Marty, Janelle, Sarah, Doug, Lily, Lori, Lori, Kim, Kolhman Farms, the Riga Highway Department, Maria the Easter Bunny, and of course, the parents and the egg hunters!

David Thomas, Recreation Supervisor Town of Riga

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Blood Drives

•Blood Drives on April 12, 1 to 6 p.m., Brockport Fireman’s Exempt Club, 248 West Avenue; and April 14, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Gates Town Hall, 1605 Buffalo Road. Donors will receive an exclusive Snoopy t-shirt (while supplies last) and be entered for a chance to win a trip for two to Sonoma County, California. Visit rcblood.org/cool for details. Make an appointment by using the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visiting RedCrossBlood. org or calling 1-800-RED-CROSS.

Classes/Workshops/Webinars

•Cornell Cooperative Extension Perennial Gardening Class on Thursday, April 20, at 6:30 p.m. at the Sweden Farmers Museum, 4988 Lake Road. Pre-registration is required and each class costs $5 per person at the time of registration. Class size is limited to 20 people. Registrations will be taken at the Sweden/Clarkson Community Center, 4927 Lake Road, at swedenclarksonrec.recdesk.com, or call 431-0090.

Events

•The Rochester Wheels wheelchair basketball team will take on students at the University of Rochester in an Exhibition FUNdraiser basketball game on Wednesday, April 12, 7 p.m., at the Robert E Goergen Athletic Center – Palestra, 640 Faculty Road, Rochester. All players will play from wheelchairs; the game gets extra fun when the Wheels turn on the speed for a full-court press. Free admission. Donations to support the Rochester Wheels are welcome.

•The BUM Players present a dessert-theater comedy world premiere of “Lake Effect Blues,” written and directed by Gary “Turk” Thomas. Performances will be April 14, 15, 28, and 29 at 7:30 p.m. in the Brockport United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall. Donated desserts and beverages will be available during intermission and are included in the ticket cost; $10 general admission, $8 seniors (age 65+), and $25 per one-family household. Tickets are available in the Church Office from 9 a.m. to noon, Monday through Thursday, or at the door on show nights. Tickets may also be reserved by phoning the Church Office at 637-4240 or by calling 261-7381.

•Euchre at Harvey C. Noone Post #954 American Legion, 6444 Buffalo Road, Churchville, every third Thursday of the month at 6:30 p.m. Arrive by 6 p.m. to secure a seat for individual play. Contact Tish Juergens at levans14428@yahoo.com with any questions.

•The Gathering Table, free community dinner, will be held at Brockport First Baptist Church, 124 Main Street, on Sunday, April 16, from noon to 1 p.m. The menu is baked ham, creamed potatoes, glazed carrots, green beans, and dessert. The Teen Closet will be open 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

•Maureen Whalen and Bill Sauers will present “A Virtual Tour of Greece Neighborhoods” on Sunday, April 16, 2 p.m., at the Greece Museum, 595 Long Pond Road. The presentation will feature Greece homes (and a few other structures) that are historical, famous, beautiful, or just simply interesting.

•“Through the Lens – A decade of Red Wings Baseball Photographs” will be held on Tuesday April 18, 7 p.m., at the Greece Public Library. Red Wings official photographer Joe Territo will share some of his favorite photographs and discuss his role and responsibilities in documenting the team. Registration required; go to https://www.greecepubliclibrary.org/ then click on Events, then Calendar, then April 18, or call 585-225-8951.

•Hilton Community Indoor Flea Market is Saturday, April 22, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the Hilton Community Center, 59 Henry Street, Hilton. No admission charge to shop.

Fundraisers

•Soup-to-Go Sale with car-side service on Wednesday, April 12, 4:30 to 5:30 p.m., at Adams Basin United Methodist Church, corner of Canal Road and Washington Street. Varieties are Scarborough Fair Mushroom (V-GF), Black Bean, Butternut Squash (V-GF), and Cheeseburger. Cost is $6 per pint, $10 per quart, and includes Italian bread. Pre-orders requested by Monday, April 10; call Debbi at 469-2197.

•Chicken and Biscuit Dinner hosted by Auxiliary Unit #330 of Ferris-Goodridge Legion Post, 691 Trimmer Road, Spencerport, will be held on Sunday, April 16, from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Drivethru only. Cost is $12 per person.

•The Rochester Chapter of the American Sewing Guild will be hosting its 2023 ASG All Things Sewing Sale on Saturday, April 15, from 9 a.m. to noon at the First Baptist Church of Rochester, 175 Allens Creek Road, Rochester. This annual event features fabrics, notions, gadgets, patterns, books and sewing machines for sale. Scissor sharpening will be available from Diamond Edge Sharpening Services. Open to the public.

•The Hilton Alumni AssociationCasino Night fundraiser is Saturday, April 15, from 7 to 11 p.m. at the Hilton Exempts Club, 137 South Avenue, Hilton. Featuring Las Vegas style games, raffles, auctions, food and a cash bar. Reservations are $50 for a single entry and $90 for a double entry and can be made at www.hiltonalumniassociation. org (limited number available).

•Drive-thru Grab & Go Pork Dinner on Wednesday, April 19, 4:30 to 6:30 p.m., at St. John Lutheran Church, 1107 Lake Road West Fork, Hamlin. Take outs only; $14 for adults, $7 for ages 4-12, and free for children under four. Pre-sale orders only; call 755-5108 or 964-2550.

•Buffalo Roast Dinner at Kendall United Methodist Church, 1814 Kendall Road, on Saturday, April 22. Drive thru only, 4 to 6 p.m., for an $18 donation. Call 281-1514 for reservations.

•Go all in for Aurora House at their Casino Night fundraiser on April 21 at the Italian American Community Center. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. The night features hors d’oeuvres, live music, gaming chips, raffles and prizes. Find more information and purchase tickets at aurorahousewmc.com.

•The fifth annual Story of Hope Gala: A Starry Evening will be held April 22 at the Italian American Community Center, 150 Frank DiMino Way, Rochester. Featuring live music, cuisine, auctions, and more, all in support of the Story of Hope Comfort Care Home’s completion. Tickets are $150 each and can be purchased through April 13 at storyofhoperochester.com or by contacting Donna Soles at 585-957-3614.

Government Meetings

•Chili: Historic Preservation Board – April 10, 7 p.m.; Architectural Advisory Committee – April 11, 6 p.m.; Planning Board – April 11, 7 p.m.; Town Board – April 12, 7 p.m. (live stream available). All meetings at the Town Hall Main Meeting room.

•Churchville: Board of Trustees – April 10, 7 p.m. at the Village Municipal Building, 23 E. Buffalo Street.

•Clarkson: Town Board – April 11, 6 p.m. at the Town Hall, 3710 Lake Road.

•Hamlin: Town Board – April 10, 7 p.m., at the Town Hall, 1658 Lake Road.

•Riga: Town Board – April 12, 7 p.m.

•Sweden: Planning Board – April 10, 7 p.m.; Town Board – April 11, 6 p.m.

Health/Help

•St. George’s Episcopal Church is hosting a “Loss, Grief and Healing Support Group” in a safe, confidential environment for healing after the loss of a loved one. This weekly series will be held Thursdays from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. from April 13 through June 15 at the church, 635 Old Wilder Road, Hilton (across from Kelly’s Farm Market). Each meeting will include learning through reading and discussion of the book Bearing the Unbearable, by Joanne Cacciatore, as well as sharing with one another about the impact of the personal loss on participants’ daily lives. To register, go to https://bit.ly/lossandhealinggroup or call 585-3924099. All are welcome.

•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 585423-9700 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, April 15, and the third Saturday of each month. Grocery Bags of food donated to those in need. Anyone interested in being a community helper, making a monetary donation, and/or donating peanut butter, cereal or crackers to this cause, can contact the church at 585-889-9896.

Historical

•The Gates Historical Society meets Monday, April 17, 7 p.m., at the Gates Town Hall Annex. Ethan Fogg, a collector of keys and locks, will talk about how he became interested in keys at age seven. His present collection includes over 26,000 antique locks, keys and vintage hardware. Donations of keys and locks are welcome at this meeting. This facility is handicapped accessible and the program is free.

•The Parma Hilton Historical Society monthly program will be held Monday, April 10, 7 p.m., in the Ingham Room at the Hilton Community Center, 59 Henry Street. Ken Slaugenhaupt, retired surveyor and member of the Lewiston Historical Society, will give a presentation on the Holland Land Map Survey. Admission is free, and refreshments will be served.

Library Programs

•The Hamlin Public Library is open Mondays/ Wednesdays from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Tuesdays/ Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Fridays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. ABC Storytime is every Monday at 10:30 a.m. On Wednesday, April 12, at 1 p.m., Perry Ground will present “Life in a Longhouse Village.” Perry is a Turtle Clan member of the Onondaga Nation of the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy and has been a storyteller and educator for over 25 years. His presentations are lively, engaging, inclusive and filled with cultural and historical information that audiences young and old will enjoy. Cookbook Club is Thursday, April 13, at 6:30 p.m. Beginning April 17, Digital Literacy of Rochester will be at the library every Monday from noon to 3 p.m. providing help with devices, internet and software applications. A representative from Assemblyman Steve Hawley’s office will be at the library on April 19 from noon to 2 p.m. Coronation Celebra-

tion program is April 22 at 11 a.m. Registration is required for most programs. For information, call 964-2320, go to hamlinlibraryny.org or visit the library’s Facebook page.

•Parma Public Library, 7 West Avenue, Hilton is holding the following events (no registration unless indicated): Baby Storytime & Sensory Play – Tuesday, April 11, 10:30 a.m., for ages 0 to 3. Teen Tuesday – April 11, 3 to 4 p.m., for youth in grades 7 to 12. Wednesday Storytime – April 12, 10:30 a.m., recommended for ages 2 to 5. Teen/Tween Craft Club: Painted Rock Succulents – Thursday, April 13, 6 to 7 p.m., for youth in grades 6 and up, registration required. Paint your own succulent plant made of rocks. Guaranteed to stay alive - no watering required. Book Chat – Thursday, April 13, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., come and talk all things books. Crafternoon: Wood Gnomes – Friday, April 14, 2 to 3:30 p.m., registration required. Make a spring gnome decoration to take home. All supplies provided. Photo example by OtterCreekSignCo on Etsy. Library After Dark: Mission...Possible? – Saturday, April 15, 5 to 8 p.m., for adults ages 18+, please register. A spy-themed night out filled with clues, missions, trivia, games, food, mocktails, and prizes. Come dressed in your best covert disguise and spy knowledge. Doors open at 5 p.m. Sponsored by the Friends of the Parma Public Library. 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., for all ages, featuring stories, songs, movement, and rhyme. Sensory Play Time – Tuesdays and Thursdays, 11:30 a.m. to noon, featuring various manipulatives and activities for children to hone fine motor skills and explore their curiosity and creativity. Lyre, Lyre Goes to the Movies – Thursday April 13, 6:30 to 8 p.m., featuring Academy Award-winning movie themes including “Moon River,” “Star Wars,” “My Heart Will Go On,” and more. Fun with Paper* – Friday, April 14, noon to 2 p.m., Laura Jacket will teach participants how to make boxes. Spring Book Sale – April 19, 6 to 8 p.m., April 20, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.; April 21, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; and April 22, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday Special $5 bag sale. Bring your own reusable bag. After Hours Musicals and Mischief – Saturday, April 29, 7 to 10 p.m., $25 per person. Call the library for further details.

Meetings

•Spencerport Fire District meets April 12, 4:30 p.m., at Fire Station #1, 175 Lyell Avenue, Spencerport. Open to the public.

School Boards

•Churchville-Chili Central School District Board of Education meets Tuesday, April 11, 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 p.m. in the Administrative Board Room.

Seniors

•The Sweden Senior Association, Inc. meets on Monday, April 10, at 1 p.m. at the Sweden Clarkson Community Center, 4927 Lake Road South, Brockport. Come to the conference room and learn about volunteer opportunities for seniors and share ideas and friendship.

•Celebrate the 39th year of the Hilton-Parma Senior Center on Wednesday, April 19, at Pinewood Country Club. Doors open at 4 p.m. with light appetizers, with dinner to follow at 5 p.m. and entertainment by Harv Evans (Elvis tribute) to begin at 6 p.m. Open to any seniors in Parma, Hilton, and the surrounding communities. The cost is $22 per person and the registration deadline is Wednesday, April 12. Call 392-9030 for tickets.

Social & Professional

•Gates-Chili Chamber of Commerce is holding a Friday Morning Mingle Networking Event on April 14 from 7:30 to 8:30 a.m. at Home2Suites, 400 Bellwood Drive, Rochester. Admission is free. Register at https://www.gcchamber.com/events.

•Gates-Chili Chamber of Commerce is holding an Educational & Legislative Update for EmployerSponsored Plans on Tuesday, April 18, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Rohrbach’s Brewing Company, 3859 Buffalo Road, Rochester. This event, presented by Joe Cappello (ESL) and Paul Winkler (ESL), is for business owners who want to learn more about starting an employer sponsored retirement plan. Admission is free but guests may elect to purchase their own lunch. Register at https:// www.gcchamber.com/events.

Sports & Recreation

•Westside Challenger Baseball, for children ages 5-20 in Western Monroe, Orleans, and Genesee counties who have physical and/or developmental disabilities and would like to experience baseball that is structured to their needs. All games are played on Saturdays at Nietopski Field in the Town of Sweden Park on Redman Road, Brockport. Games begin June 3 with ages five to 13 playing at 9:15 a.m. and ages 14 and up at 10:30 a.m. Registration deadline is April 21. Registration forms can be obtained by contacting Mike Myers at 4690485 or emailing msmyers211@frontiernet.net.

A Dessert-Theater Comedy In 2 Acts Produced by the Bum Players April 14, 15, 28 & 29 at 7:30pm Sharp Brockport United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall - Main & Erie Streets Info/Reservations 585-637-4240 or 585-261-7381

Tickets: G.A. $10; Sr. (65+) - $8; Family - $25

BUM Players world premiere comedy geared for family fun

After a three-year COVID-induced layoff, the local community-theater troupe, the BUM Players, is currently in production of their annual desserttheater comedy. As always, this play will be performed in the Brockport United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall, with performances being April 14, 15, 28, and 29 at 7:30 p.m. each night. And, of course, donated desserts and beverages will be available during intermission and included in the cost of the tickets. Through a special and long-standing partnership, these desserts will be served by members of the Kiwanis Club of Brockport, also serving as co-sponsors.

The BUM Players are extremely excited about this upcoming show, since it will be a true world premiere showing of the fourth full-length comedy script in a row written by a BUM Players member. This one, entitled Lake Effect Blues , is written and copyrighted by long-time member and founder Gary “Turk” Thomas.

This play is set in DeWitt, the snow-belt suburb of Syracuse, in the run-down apartment of Rex Collins (Turk Thomas), an unambitious blues guitarist wannabe. His brother, Bob Collins (Charles Edwards), a retired Army Major and saxophone player, keeps pushing Rex to form a blues band, hampered by caring for his wife,

Amber Collins (Marita Keys), who has recently come out of a coma and fancies herself as the Queen of England.

Adding to the hi-jinx are the antics of Rex’s neighbors, Marty (Steve Richardson) and Martina Stone (Marcy Miceli), who turn out to be shapeshifting space aliens and who keep bungling misguided attempts to help Rex make it in the music business.

Rounding out the cast are Joel Townes (Paul Kimball), playing an FBI agent investigating the Stones, and Pete Edmunds (Dave Odrzywolski), a recordcompany executive who is tricked into believing that the Collins men have musical talent. The riotous fun of the script and rehearsals will certainly spill over into our performances.

The play will be directed by playwright Turk Thomas, with Quincy Maxfield in the role as Assistant Director/Stage Manager. Serving as Co-Technical Directors are Thomas and Richardson.

Tickets are available in the Church Office from 9 a.m. to noon, Monday through Thursday, or at the door on show nights. Tickets may also be reserved by phoning the Church Office at 637-4240 or by calling 261-7381.

Ticket costs are $10 general admission; $8 seniors (age 65+); and $25 per one-family household.

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mum $500 scholarship as a finalist, and she and her family will attend a reception on May 2 at the OFC Creations Theatre Center located in Winton Place. Sydney is the daughter of David and Laura Heise.

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Cast and crew of Lake Effect Blues are (l-r): front – Carla Mesler; second row –Keys, Turk Thomas, Quincy Maxfield; back row – Paul Kimball, Steve Richardson, Marcy Miceli, Chuck Edwards, and Dave Odrzywolski.

pulitzer prize-winning Sweat gets brockport production

In a town such as Reading, Pennsylvania, factories are a lifeline. They loom over the town like a spectre. The unionized workers take their jobs seriously and are grateful for them. But when a strike approaches, things are liable to change. Having created this landscape, Lynn Nottage’s characters grapple with their futures in her Pulitzer Prize-winning Sweat, which is being produced by SUNY Brockport’s Department of Theatre and Music Studies. The play opens on Friday, April 21, at 7:30 p.m. at the Tower Fine Arts Center, 180 Holley Street, Brockport. Tickets are $17/general, $12/senior citizens, Brockport alumni, faculty, and staff, and $9/students. They are available at www.fineartstix.brockport.edu, at the Tower Box Office, or by phone at 585-395-2787.

The production is being directed by Sofia Ubilla, who comes to Brockport by way of the department’s alliance with Geva Theatre Center. Through this decades-long relationship, Geva provides a directing fellow to the Brockport campus

death notices

Betty Knab

Betty was born September 1935 in Brockport, NY, and passed away February 19, 2023, in Concord, NC. She lived a long life of 87 years.

She was preceded in death by: Parents Arthur & Evelyn Mosher, Daughter Deborah Ferries, Grandson Seamus Gill, Brothers Arthur, H Bradley & Gifford Mosher. Survived by: Sons Brian (Deborah) & Donald Ferries, & Timothy Knab, Daughter Dorinda (Mark) Ammons, Grandchildren: Casandra (Jay) Barend, Sean Strickland, Chevonne (Aaron) Ritter, Michele Ammons, Chauna Gill, Justin Ammons, Robert Ferries, Daniel Leeming, Dylan Knab, Great Grandchildren: Tyler Gill, Damien Landrum, Makaya, Rylee & Aiden Barend, Grace Yager, James & Mya Ritter, Lucas Ammons, as well as many loving family members and dear friends.

You may have known her as your bus driver, your teachers aid/librarian, your realtor, your fire department ladies auxiliary, your mom at Golden Heights Christian center or First Baptist Church, your newspaper delivery lady, your campaign Staffing, your cub scout mom, your boy scout mom, Ma Knabber from the Rochester Knighthawks Lacrosse team, or maybe best known as Betty the Amazing Cake Baker who brought joy to so many people through birthdays, weddings, anniversaries, graduation and retirement. She can even make a cake that looks like your favorite church or place of business. At 50 she began a new career as parts manager. I guess you could say she had a well rounded life.

She graduated from Brockport High School and followed her husband to various bases of the Air Force before settling back in Brockport. After retirement she moved to North Carolina and made a new set of friends, she never met a stranger. She loved sharing stories with new friends and old. She spent the last few years praying for people and knitting hats for underprivileged children.

Family will receive friends at the Christian Center Church, 4617 South Lake Road, Brockport, on Saturday, April 8, 2023 at 2 pm, with service to follow. Those who so choose may also attend an informal prayer service at 4:30 pm to be held at the Garland Cemetery on Ridge Rd W, Clarkson, NY.

for one production each year. Ubilla’s professional experience is quite varied for someone at this stage of their career and includes productions at Fordham University, INTAR, Geva, and Syracuse Stage.

With a factory strike becoming imminent, Ubilla feels that though the play appears to pit men vs. women, Black vs. white, or even strikers vs. scabs, “I think it’s a mischaracterization to define the play as being about conflict between the characters rather than the characters fighting for their right to life and community against a world that wants to tear them apart… they are faced with an existential, world-shattering crisis that is completely beyond their control. None of them have any power to stop what is happening to them, and the play is about how they all cope with this in very different and mostly harmful ways. All of them are deeply flawed, but

it is of vital importance to me to have extreme empathy for everyone on that stage.”

Staging a show that has a Pulitzer Prize in its pedigree might have been a concern for a still-novice director who is still learning the ropes. Ubilla counters that “the fact that it’s a Pulitzer Prize winner actually makes the work much easier. The play is the play. It knows what it is, and tells such an incredibly rich story that is all on the page. I come from a world of new play development, where a lot of the rehearsal process is about asking really big questions about the story and the characters. With a play like Sweat… the answers to a lot of these big questions are already there.”

Performances of Sweat are on April 21, 22, 27, 28, and 29, at 7:30 p.m. There is also a matinee on Sunday, April 23, at 2 p.m.

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villa of hope’s annual “portraits of hope” Gala

Villa of Hope will host its annual Portraits of Hope Gala on Saturday, April 22, at the Hyatt Regency Rochester. The gala event raises funds for Villa of Hope’s Behavior Health program and clinic, which has served up to 1,000 youth, adolescents, and adults in the past year.

The evening begins at 6 p.m. with cocktails, a silent auction, and a wine pull. Guests will enjoy a four-course dinner followed by live and silent auctions, dancing, and live music by Nik Entertainment Co. The keynote address will be given by Villa of Hope’s outgoing President/CEO, Christina Gullo, who will share her own personal and family journey.

The Champion of Hope Award is presented annually at the Portraits of Hope Gala. This award honors an individual or organization that has significantly impacted the lives of individuals, youth, and their families in the Rochester community while helping to advance the Villa’s mission and vision. The

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•Schine, Charlotte V., of Rochester, died April 4, 2023 at age 100. She was predeceased by her son, Daryl Schine. She is survived by her daughter, Dawna (Paul) Schreiner; her granddaughter, Heather (Bradley) White; and her greatgrandchildren, Joshua, Jared and Julia White. Charlotte was also predeceased by her brother, Robert Weller; and her sisters, Janice Hanson and Elizabeth Guenther. Charlotte cared for Jason and Jody Wyant for many years. Family and friends are invited to attend Charlotte’s Funeral Service on Saturday, April 15 at 2 p.m. at the Old Paths Bible Baptist Church, 4782 Hall Road, Holley. Interment will be in Sunset Hill Cemetery, Ellicottville, NY at the convenience of the family. Donations can be made to Old Paths Bible Baptist Church, 4782 Hall Road, Holley, NY 14470 in Charlotte’s memory. Arrangements entrusted to the Thomas E. Burger Funeral Home, Hilton.

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•Glidden, Gilbert L., died April 2, 2023. He is predeceased by his parents Charles S. Glidden and Isabelle A. Glidden; siblings Charles E. (Mary Lou), Dolores (Phillip) Maine, Ralph B. (Marilyn), Richard J. Glidden, Nancy (Robert) Maier; sister-in-law Elizabeth A. Glidden and grandson Daniel Edward Gorrow. He will be forever remembered by his wife Elizabeth “Betty” Glidden; his children Margaret “Peggy” Glidden, Gilbert S. (Betsy) Glidden, Jill (Mike) VerWeire, Judy (Rick) Sylvester, Debra Glidden Fields; 12 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; brother James Glidden; many nieces, nephews and cousins, and his beloved dog Chloe. Gilbert and Betty were former owners of the Carriage Place Co-Op, Glidden Homes Incorporated, Brockport International Speedway and Gilbert was a school bus driver for the Brockport Central School District.

Family will receive friends on Thursday, April 13 from 4 to 7 p.m. at Fowler Funeral Home, Inc., 340 West Avenue, Brockport, followed by a Funeral Service at 7 p.m. Donations can be made to the Brockport Christian Center Ministries or St. Jude Children’s Hospital in Gilbert’s memory.

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•Allen, Mary A., died April 4, 2023. Predeceased by her husband, John; and brother, John (Sophia) Stucko. Survived by her son, John C. (Laurie Speciale); grandchildren, Jonathan and Jacqueline; sister, Marcia (Phil) Ciarico; and several nieces, nephews and dear friends. Mary retired from Gates Chili Central School District and was a longtime member of St. Pius Tenth Church.

Family and friends are invited to her Funeral Mass Saturday, April 15 at 10 a.m. at St. Pius Tenth Church, 3000 Chili Avenue, Rochester. Interment, St. Pius Cemetery. Contibutions can be made to Foodlink, Open Door Mission or Food for the Poor in her memory. Arrangements entrusted to the Leo M. Bean and Sons Funeral Home, Chili.

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•Read, Donald R. Sr., died March 28, 2023. Donald is predeceased by his father, Kennith Read, mother, Helen (Huston), and brothers, Fred and Larry. Survived by his wife, Heather Read; children, Kim (Bryan) Flaherty, Brian (Michelle) Read, Don (Molly) Read Jr.; grandchildren, James Hodge, Jessica Hodge, Coty Read, Jenna Read, Russel Flaherty, Ryan Flaherty; seven great-grandchildren; brother, Kennith Read; sister-in-law, Barbara Read; father and mother-in-law, George and Bunny Sterzelczyk.

Donations can be made to Lollypop Farm, 99 Victor Road, Fairport, NY 14550 in his memory. Arrangements entrusted to Walker Brothers Funeral Home, Churchville.

2023 Champion of Hope Award will be presented to Jill Knittel, President & CEO of JK Executive Strategies.

The Portraits of Hope Gala will be emceed by WROC News 8’s Adam Chodak.

Funds raised from this event will help Villa of Hope continue to provide integrated treatment services for mental health, addiction, and substance use disorders; special education for youth with emotional needs; in-home community care services; and their specialized workforce development program.

Tickets to Villa of Hope’s Portraits of Hope Gala are $200 per person with reserved seating. Reserved tables of 10 are $1,800. Event sponsorships are available for $1,000 and up. Tickets can be purchased online at https://villaofhope. ejoinme.org/portraitsofhope2023.

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June 17, 1950–February 15, 2023

Carolyn Sue Dunn of Brockport, New York died of natural causes while vacationing in Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas, US Virgin Islands, on February 15, 2023. She was 72.

Carolyn was born in Detroit, Michigan on June 17, 1950 and moved with her parents, George T. and Betty C. Dunn, to Brockport when she was one year old. A resident of Brockport, she graduated from Brockport High School, received a bachelor of arts degree from the University of Rochester, and a master’s degree from SUNY Brockport. She held various retail and marketing positions in the Rochester area, and worked as a salesperson from approximately 1990 to 2010 in the family business in Brockport, Dunn’s Furniture.

In her youth Carolyn enjoyed snow skiing, showing and riding horses, and water sports, including sailing and scuba diving. In later years, she was an active swimmer and did regular laps at the college pool in Brockport. She was a creative quilter and seamstress as well. Despite a diagnosed and treated mental health condition that limited some activities in her later years, Carolyn volunteered at the Morgan Manning House, loved reading, and especially enjoyed family gatherings and occasional trips to the Virgin Islands. She was very attentive to her parents’ needs in their later years, especially when both were in facilities for the elderly.

Carolyn is survived by her sister, Julia (San Diego, CA), brothers Todd (Sharon) Dunn and John (Wendy) Dunn of Spencerport, NY, and her six nieces and nephews: Dena (David Milliner) Emmerson (San Francisco, CA) and Laura Emmerson (Seattle, WA); Erin (Andy Martin) Dunn (Las Vegas, NV) and Colin Dunn (Providence, RI); and James Dunn (Madison, WI) and Kate Dunn (Rochester, NY).

A Memorial Service will be held Saturday, April 15, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, 14 State Street, Brockport. A combined reception with a light lunch and calling hours in the St. Luke’s parish hall will follow at 12:00 noon. All are welcome to attend either or both activities. Interment, which is open to the public, will take place Wednesday, May 10, 2023 at 11:00 a.m., at Lakeview Cemetery, 4988 Lake Road, Brockport. Donations in lieu of flowers can be made to St. Luke’s Episcopal Church or the Morgan Manning House in Brockport.

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Caleb Roller, Mark Simmons, and Blake James (l-r) are featured in Lynn Nottage’s Sweat. Provided photo.

ing Congress (USBC) annual Pepsi Youth Bowling Tournament for a third consecutive year. Rolling a 126, 141 and 131 for a 398 series, the 120 average bowler beat out nine other girls in the U10 division. This is the same division that she won in 2022 with a 446 series. And if that weren’t enough, she won the same tournament in the U8 division in 2021 with a 377 series. Additionally, Bailey took third place in the New York State Bowling Proprietors Association (NYSBPA) Youth Scholarship Tournament on February 26 of this year with a 404 series. Bailey bowls out of ABC Gates Lanes, in Gates, and the tournaments were held at AMF Fairview Lanes in Fairport. Provided information and photos.

politically speaking

Assembly members present school safety and security proposals

State legislators, including Assemblyman Josh Jensen (R,C-Greece) and Assemblyman Steve Hawley (R,C-Batavia), made a presentation of new school safety proposals they hope to implement statewide. Following a statewide tour with input from several education professionals, mental health professionals, parents, law enforcement officials and the public, the Assembly Minority Task Force on School Safety & Security is offering changes to increase law enforcement’s presence in schools, better address mental health in schools and harden infrastructure at schools.

“As a parent myself, it is deeply troubling to see acts of mass violence occur, threats leveled against our schools and violence against students and staff. Students and teachers deserve to go to school each day without the worry of someone making a threat to seriously harm them,” Jensen said. “We must look to address the lack of mental health assistance in schools, identify and enhance school safety measures, implement plans that will help guarantee our children are safe and protected and foster greater communication between all stakeholders in our school communities. This is a non-partisan issue and as lawmakers it is critical that we look at the ways in which we can greater ensure the

safety of our schools. It is our duty, and I will continue to advocate for the safety of our children.”

“We’ve seen too often, both in this state and nationwide, that our children are the primary victims of school attacks, yet we haven’t had a comprehensive response plan until now,” Hawley said. “My colleagues in the task force have done extensive research and collaborated with dozens of professionals across multiple disciplines to help find ways to fill in the cracks and look after our children better, and their proposals are all entrancing. I am fully committed to investigating and implementing these proposals to ensure our kids are safe as they do their work.”

Hawley himself is also pushing his legislation (A.2023), which will help recruit more retired experienced law enforcement officers to serve as school resource officers by increasing the outside income cap from $30,000 to $50,000. To combat the cost of employing these officers, a high percentage of it will be eligible for reimbursement by the state.

“New York’s children are amazing, achieving trailblazers. They deserve all the opportunities to succeed in a safe and protected environment. We can provide that to them here and now,” Hawley concluded. Provided information

Jensen on state budget extender

Despite seeing April 1 come and go, the Assembly, Senate and governor have failed in their duty to pass an on-time budget, so we’ve been forced to vote on an extension so we may fulfill our obligations to the people of this state. Despite one-party control in all aspects of state government, there is no agreement or consensus on how to enact a state budget that works for all New Yorkers or a timeline for when that will actually happen.

Right now, supermajorities in both houses and the governor cannot agree on how much taxpayer money to spend, whether or not to allow judges to do their job to keep New Yorkers safe, if we should OK Hochul control and not local control when it

These senior kitties have been in foster care for a year and a half and are desperately looking for their forever homes!

Cookie - white/gray tabby male. So very sweet and gentle; just needs his trust to be gained! It will take him some time to come around, but once he does, he’ll become very vocal with you. Loves chin scritches and head rubs (usually when he gets his wet food). His big, precious eyes will melt your heart! Has a really gentle and sweet meow that he uses whenever the wet food comes out. Ok around calm dogs. Has had bladder issues in the past and got a “roto-rooter” procedure years ago. Neutered but not updated on vaccines. Sissy - brown/orange tabby female. About 12.5 years old now. Loves head scritches and belly rubs. Definitely craves attention but on her own time. Will rub up against your legs and will stretch on her back legs to get head rubs. Has a funny obsession with slippers. Low maintainance and doesn’t require much other than some brushing of her coat in the warmer months. Spayed but not updated on vaccines. Good with dogs and other cats but may need time to warm up to them. It’ll take her a few days to come out of her shell, but once she does, she’ll snuggle right up to you and become your best friend!

If interested in giving any of these senior babies a forever home, please contact Kiri at 585-698-9951

comes to zoning decisions in our communities or creating a Ted Lasso tax on streaming services for upstate residents to pay for subway improvements for New York City residents.

What is worse is that all of these negotiations are happening in secret, behind closed doors, without the representatives of almost a third of New Yorkers involved. It is difficult to make our state spending of taxpayer dollars more efficient and effective if the voices of 33% of state residents are shut out of the process. We can do better and we must do better because the people of New York state are counting on us.

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SKYWARN training sessions offered

The Buffalo office of the National Weather Service will be conducting SKYWARN spotter training seminars in Monroe and Orleans counties in May. Spring training focuses on severe thunderstorms, flash floods, tornadoes, severe weather safety, and how to report to the NWS.

SKYWARN™ is a national effort to save lives during severe weather emergencies with an expanding network of trained weather spotters. SKYWARN spotters support their local community and government by providing reports of severe weather directly to the National Weather Service in Buffalo by phone using the NWS spotter hotline, or by online reporting. The services performed by SKYWARN™ spotters have saved many lives.

The National Weather Service has a number of devices for detecting severe thunderstorms, including Doppler radar, satellite, and lightning detection networks. However, the most important tool for observing thunderstorms is the trained eye of the storm spotter. By providing observations, SKYWARN™ spotters assist NWS staff in their warning decisions and enable the NWS to fulfill its mission of protecting life and property. Storm spotters are an indispensable part of the severe local warning program.

The basic training session provides a brief overview of the National Weather Service organization and its responsibilities, severe weather safety, and basic severe weather meteorology including how thunderstorms, tornados, and flash floods form. Sessions last approximately two hours.

Anyone can become a severe weather spotter for the National Weather Service. SKYWARN training is free and open to the public.

The Orleans County training is being conducted in cooperation with Orleans County Emergency Management on Wednesday, May 3, at 7 p.m. at the Hoag Library, 134 South Main Street, Albion.

The Monroe County training is being conducted in cooperation with the Monroe County Office of Emergency Management on Thursday, May 4, at 7 p.m. at the Monroe County Emergency Operations Center, 1190 Scottsville Road, Suite 200, Rochester.

Online courses are also available and will be held April 20 at 7 p.m. and May 1 at 10 a.m.

Registration is required. The registration form link and more information about SKYWARN are available on the NWS Buffalo website at http://www. weather.gov/buf/Skywarn. For further information, call the NWS at 716-565-0204 ext. 223. Provided information

CHS Cursive Writing Contest winners

On March 19, the Clarkson Historical Society conferred honors upon winning students in the organization’s Ninth Annual Cursive Writing Contest.Judges for this year’s contest were Bonnie Howlett, Pam Mercer, and Leanna Hale. The effort and hard work of all entrants was noted and appreciated.Winners received certificates and medallions.The event was held at the Historic Clarkson Academy.

The recipients of the 2023 Cursive Writing Contest awards are:

4th and 5th Grades Category

•First Place – Bridget Camman, Fred W. Hill School

•Second Place – Aubrey Ihnatiuk, Madelyn Dunn, Colton J. Piatt, Fred W. Hill School

•Third Place – Olivia Thrall, Charlotte Webster, Bentley Bernier-Stohner, Fred W. Hill School

6th, 7th and 8th Grade Category

•First Place – Evelyn Brutorski, 8th Grade Home Schooled

High School Category

First Place – Audrey Camman, 10th Grade Brockport High School

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Giving Back

In 2012, members of the Brockport Community Museum voted to expand their mission to include a local history website. I became a board member and volunteered to interview village and town residents who had attended the old one-room schoolhouses. People were excited to tell their stories, and I was equally happy to document their recollections. On one cold, windy January afternoon in 2012, I visited the Emily Knapp Museum in search of more material to include in the project. I soon realized that the museum contained a massive collection of important, one-of-a-kind stories, historic documents, pictures, and artifacts, but these treasures were scattered around in no particular order. I felt called to bring order to the chaos and said, “Why don’t I start a filing system.” Little did I know that I would still be filing in 2023 when I retired from my “volunteer position.”

Although, I have sometimes received credit for single-handedly working miracles, the truth is that I have been fortunate to inspire so many local residents to lend their time and talent. Some spent hours organizing letters and documents. Some gave months of their time and talent to complete a one-of-a-kind project such as the Street of Shops. Others signed up for ongoing duty and kept the museum open during our season. All, invariably, realized what a treasure we have in Brockport and the importance of preserving our local history for future generations.

One thing I learned as I continued to organize and file is that I know a lot of people, and I usually know their skill set. I also learned along the way, that people are happy to help if asked. They may not want to be on the board, raise money, or be tied up for long periods of time, but if asked to complete a specific task, they readily agree.

This is my opportunity to thank all volunteers for donating a few hours, a few days, or long stretches of time.

I am proud of the results, and feel everyone who worked on the project should also feel proud of the renovated museum. We have ALL turned the Knapp Museum into a welcoming, organized facility where visitors can browse and admire our many new displays. In the last few years, we have noticed a dramatic increase in the number of requests we receive from around the country for information about ancestors. Because of dedicated sorters, organizers, and filers, those requests can now be honored.

Spring has Sprung!

We are open EVERY day!!

• House made soups and weekly changing specials!

• Irish fare and American favorite comfort foods

• Rotating Craft Beer selection with Guinness, Smithwick, Rohrbach Scotch Ale and Other Half Green City always on tap!! IPA’s, ciders, seasonals and sours! We also carry many domestic favorites in cans and

• Specialty cocktails every month!

We will be closed Easter Sunday. Happy Easter from all of us!!

If you no longer live in the area or haven’t visited the museum, check out our video tour. To get to it online, go to https://knappmuseum.org. On the top right-hand side, select: Explore. Then select: Video Tour. This will take you to a YouTube tour of the completely renovated museum. And once again, the video tour was created by a volunteer.

Thanks to the following people for their time, talent, and support: Bill Andrews, Norm Knapp, Josh Stilwell, Kate Vreeland, Roberta Hesek, Alicia Kerfoot, Andrea and Skip Perry, Rosemary Smith, Karen Owen, Christopher Martin, Harry Snyder, Darla Bair and her music students, Sarah Cedeno, Doug and Leslie Bull, Bruce Newell, Chris Hunt and Scott Galliford, Shirley Schuff, Maggie LaPierre, Bob Berry, Margi and Tom Lewis, Jim Bolthouse, Richard Gloor, Pat O’Brien, Jane Avery, Russ Bosch, Anita Wicks, Marilyn Brown, Dan Burns, Peter Sharp and his BOCES students, Sarah Hart, Allan Berry, Pat Coon, Roger Dowd, Marie Drennan, Ann Frey, Norm Frisch, Kirstin Gebhart, Jim Glidden, Julie and Dan Izzo, Mathea Linden, Shawn Halquist, Bruce Leslie, Marion and Hank Dilger, and Greg Lawrence.

Also, a special thank you goes to the DPW staff and Village Board Members and staff for their continued support and encouragement.

Our new Village Historian/Museum Director, Fiona Stockdale, began the position on January 1, 2023, and has already added a fresh approach to the job.

Sue Savard

Former Village Historian and Director of the Emily L. Knapp Museum

Winners of the Ninth Annual CHS Cursive Writing Contest are (l-r) Madelyn Dunn, Aubrey Ihnatiuk, Colton J. Piatt, Charlotte Webster, Bridget Camman, Audrey Camman, Evelyn Brutorski and (insert) Olivia Thrall. Missing from the photo is Bentley Bernier-Stohner.

Sue Savard stands near a restored 1905 Edison phonograph at the Emily L. Knapp Museum in 2017. File photo by Dianne Hickerson.

IMPROVEMENT

Signs a home exterior needs updating

Renovations are a great way for homeowners to reshape their homes. Some may aspire to renovate so their home is more reflective of their personal taste, while others may do so in an effort to make their homes better align with modern styles and sensibilities. Regardless of why a homeowner chooses to renovate, the need to do so is often evident to the naked eye, especially when the time comes to update home exteriors.

Curb appeal is often discussed in regard to the effects it can have when selling a home. But curb appeal is equally important for homeowners who aren’t putting their homes on the market. A well-maintained, aesthetically appealing home is a source of pride, while a home with fading curb appeal can make homeowners feel a little sheepish. Homeowners who want their homes to maintain their curb appeal can look for signs that it’s time to update their home exteriors.

Curling shingles:

The roof may not be the first thing people think of when pondering curb appeal, but a damaged roof can contribute to problems that ultimately affect the exterior and interior of the home. Multiple curling shingles indicate it’s time to replace the roof. The sight of curling shingles is not pretty, but the larger issue in such instances is the potential for costly water damage when water gets in through the affected shingles.

Dated entry door:

Many home improvement experts insist they can determine when a home was built or most recently renovated simply by looking at the front door. Steel and glass doors are popular in modern homes, so homeowners with front doors with ornate designs and oval glass inserts can likely benefit from an upgrade to their entryway. A modern front door can make a statement and real estate experts note how popular updated front doors are among buyers.

Unsightly landscaping:

It’s not only the physical components of the home that may suggest an update is necessary. Homeowners without a green thumb may have exterior landscaping that has seen better days. If a spring or summer day spent tending to your landscaping is not your ideal weekend pastime, then consider replacing unsightly landscaping with low-maintenance plants or hardscaping. These alternatives to more needy plants can create curb appeal without requiring any extra work for homeowners.

Cracked driveways/walkways:

If the driveway looks like a busy road at the end of snow plowing season, chances are that’s adversely affecting the impression people have of your home. In addition, cracked walkways indicate a need for renovations, as these areas are front and center when welcoming guests.

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The following students were named to the fall 2022 dean’s list at Rochester Institute of Technology:

• Wilson Lin of Rochester (14624), who is in the environmental science program.

•Michael Moore of Churchville, who is in the packaging science program.

•Heather Shields of Rochester (14624), who is in the new media design program.

•Kaleb Haas of Brockport, who is in the computer engineering technology program.

• Jake True of Brockport, who is in the exercise science program.

•Josh Malaguti of Churchville, who is in the computing security program.

• Kyle Arndt of Spencerport, who is in the biology program.

•Navraj Singh of Churchville, who is in the biochemistry program.

•Ashley Stafford of Rochester (14624), who is in the 3D digital design program.

•Peter McAuliffe of Rochester (14624), who is in the computer engineering technology program.

•Emily Sugar of Spencerport, who is in the film and animation program.

•Jeffrey Lancia of Spencerport, who is in the mechanical engineering technology program.

•Lucas Sherron of Rochester (14624), who is in the film and animation program.

•Lily DePalma of Spencerport, who is in the biology program.

•Ethan Hartman of Rochester (14624), who is in the computer science program.

•Adamaryz Vargas of Hilton, who is in the mechanical engineering technology program.

•Alex Pickering of Hilton, who is in the computer engineering program.

•Hanna Smith of Rochester (14624), who is in the physician assistant program.

•Molly LaChance of Hilton, who is in the echocardiography program.

• Spencer Anderson of Rochester (14624), who is in the applied mathematics program.

• Cayden Mangiameli of North Chili, who is in the finance program.

•Eric Lian of North Chili, who is in the biology program.

•Luke Wilcox of Brockport, who is in the motion picture science program.

•Nathan Freitas of Rochester (14624), who is in the university exploration program.

• Salomon Villasmil Alvarado of North Chili, who is in the computing exploration program.

• Ian Lochiatto of Hilton, who is in the chemical engineering program.

•Hunter Ross of Brockport, who is in the computing and information technologies program.

•Ben Moran of Hilton, who is in the game design and development program.

•Leah Leupold of Churchville, who is in the medical illustration program.

•Jason Drexel of Rochester (14624), who is in the advertising and public relations program.

•Sairus Seng of Rochester (14624), who is in the computing exploration program.

•Tommy Parsons of Hilton, who is in the software engineering program.

• Isbah Sohaib of Rochester (14624), who is in the computing and information technologies program.

• Sarah Szczepanski of Rochester (14624), who is in the photographic and imaging arts program.

• Arin Fogarty of Gates (14624), who is in the graphic design program.

•Rebecca Kane of Spencerport, who is in the biology program.

• Natalie Cuzzupoli of Brockport, who is in the exercise science program.

• Ari Rivers of Rochester (14624), who is in the medical illustration program.

•Sebastian Correa Gomez of North Chili, who is in the biotechnology and molecular bioscience program.

•Ethan Bissinger of Rochester (14624), who is in the photographic and imaging arts program.

• Raina Turner of North Chili, who is in the game design and development program.

• Chris Kurdziel of Rochester (14624), who is in the criminal justice program.

• Dan Hubbel of Spencerport, who is in the mechanical engineering technology program.

Livia Fedele of Spencerport was named to the fall 2022 dean’s list at Emmanuel College, Boston, Massachusetts.

Legal Notice

Hilton Central School District

2023 PUBLIC HEARING FOR BUDGET PRESENTATION AND ANNUAL HILTON SCHOOL DISTRICT MEETING AND ELECTION

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public hearing of the qualified voters of the Hilton Central School District will be held in the West Avenue/District Office in the QUEST Auditorium, in said District on Tuesday, May 9, 2023, at 7:00 p.m. local time for the presentation of the budget for the fiscal year 2023-2024.

AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Annual Meeting and Election of the qualified voters of the Hilton Central School District, Monroe County, New York, shall be held at the Parma Town Hall, 1300 Parma Corners Road, Hilton, New York on Tuesday, May 16, 2023, between the hours of 6:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m. for the purpose of voting on the appropriation of the necessary funds to meet the estimated expenditures for the District for the fiscal year July 1, 2023, through June 30, 2024, and authorization to undertake the acquisition of buses.

AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a copy of the statement of the amount of money which will be required for the 2023-2024 year, exclusive of public monies, may be obtained by any resident of the District, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. commencing Tuesday, May 9, 2023, except Saturday, Sunday or holidays, at the District Business Office at 225 West Avenue, Hilton, New York.

ELECTION OF BOARD MEMBERS

AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the election of members of the Board of Education will be held by voting machine at the same time and in the same respective places of election as the vote upon the appropriation of necessary funds to meet estimated expenditures for the ensuing year hereinabove set forth.

AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that petitions nominating candidates for the office of a member of the Board of Education must be filed with the Clerk of the District of said School District, at her office, 225 West Avenue, no later than 5:00 p.m. Daylight Savings Time on Monday, April 17, 2023. Each petition must be directed to the Clerk of the District, signed by at least 33 qualified voters of the District, and state the name and residence of the candidate and the signers. Candidates must be qualified voters of the district and must have been a resident in the district for at least one year prior to the election. Petitions for school board members may be obtained from the District Clerk between the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.

There are two (2) 3-year term vacancies to be filled on the Board of Education for the expiring terms of Brian O’Connor and Maryanne Chaffee. The vacancies shall be for a term of three years commencing July 1, 2023 and ending June 30, 2026. None of the vacancies are considered a separate office, and the nominating petitions shall not describe any specific vacancy for which a candidate is nominated. As many candidates may be elected as there are vacancies to be filled.

PROPOSITIONS

AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that a vote on the following propositions will be held by voting machine on the same date of election as the vote upon the appropriation of necessary funds to meet estimated expenditures for the ensuing year hereinabove set forth.

PROPOSITION #1 – AUTHORIZATION TO EXPEND THE BUDGET AND LEVY TAXES BE IT RESOLVED, THAT THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF HILTON CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT, COUNTY OF MONROE, NEW YORK, IS HEREBY AUTHORIZED TO EXPEND THE 20232024 BUDGET AS SET FORTH AND TO LEVY THE NECESSARY TAXES THEREOF.

PROPOSITION #2 – BUS PURCHASE

Shall the following resolution be adopted to wit:

RESOLVED THAT THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE HILTON CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT IS HEREBY AUTHORIZED TO UNDERTAKE THE ACQUISITION OF SEVEN (7) 65-PASSENGER SCHOOL BUSES AT AN ESTIMATED MAXIMUM COST OF $170,931 EACH AND TWO (2) 30PASSENGER SCHOOL BUSES AT AN ESTIMATED MAXIMUM COST OF $108,095 EACH, ALL AT AN ESTIMATED MAXIMUM AGGREGATE COST OF $1,412,707, LESS TRADE-IN VALUE, IF ANY, AND THAT SUCH COSTS, OR SO MUCH THEREOF AS MAY BE NECESSARY, SHALL BE RAISED BY THE LEVY OF A TAX TO BE COLLECTED IN ANNUAL INSTALLMENTS; AND, IN ANTICIPATION OF SUCH TAX, DEBT OBLIGATIONS OF THE SCHOOL DISTRICT AS MAY BE NECESSARY NOT TO EXCEED $1,412,707 SHALL BE ISSUED, OR THE SCHOOL DISTRICT MAY ENTER INTO AN INSTALLMENT PURCHASE CONTRACT IF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION DETERMINES THAT IT IS IN THE BEST INTEREST OF THE SCHOOL DISTRICT TO FINANCE THE PURCHASE IN THAT METHOD.

ABSENTEE BALLOTS

AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that absentee ballot applications will be available on the District’s website www.hilton.k12.ny.us and in person between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, except holidays, from the District Clerk. Any such application must be received by the District Clerk at least seven days before such district meeting if the ballot is to be delivered personally to the voter. Absentee ballot must reach the office of the District Clerk no later than 5:00 p.m. on the day of such district meeting.

AND NOTICE IS ALSO GIVEN, Residents unable to vote because of military service as defined under the Commissioner’s Emergency Regulation Part 122, who have not previously registered with the District and by reason of such military service, are absent from the school district in which he or she is qualified to vote on the day of registration or election; or a spouse, parent, child or dependent of a voter as described above, accompanying or being with such voter, if a qualified voter of the State of New York and a resident of the District; should contact the District Clerk by mail; districtclerk@ hilton.k12.ny.us or phone (585)392-1000 X7099 no later than 25 days (April 11, 2023) prior to the vote on May 16, 2023. In all cases, the ballots must be returned no later than 5 p.m. on May 16, 2023.

A list of all persons to whom absentee and military ballots are issued will be available to qualified voters of the District in the office of the District Clerk between the hours of 8:00 AM and 4:00 PM on weekdays five days prior to the day of the vote (excluding Saturday and Sunday).

AND NOTICE IS GIVEN, that the qualified voters of the School District shall be entitled to vote at said meeting. A qualified voter is one who is: (1) a citizen of the United States of America, (2) eighteen years of age or older, and (3) a resident within the School District for a period of thirty (30) days next preceding the annual vote and election, and who is not otherwise prohibited from voting under Election Law Section 5-106. The School District may require all persons offering to vote at the special meeting to provide one form of proof of residency pursuant to Education Law Section 2018-c. Such form may include a driver’s license, a non-driver identification card, a utility bill, or a voter registration card. Upon offer of proof of residency, the School District will also require all persons offering to vote to provide their signature, printed name and address.

Dated: March 14, 2023

Tracie Czebatol

Hilton Central School District

Town of Parma, County of Monroe, New York

Legal Notice

Brockport Central School District

ANNUAL BUDGET PRESENTATION AND BUDGET VOTE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the annual budget presentation of the inhabitants of Brockport Central School District, Brockport, New York, qualified to vote at school meetings in said district, will be held at the Fred W. Hill School cafetorium, Allen Street, Brockport, New York, on Tuesday, May 2, 2023, at 5:30 p.m., for the transaction of such business as is authorized by the Education Law.

NOTICE IS ALSO GIVEN, that a copy of the statements of the amount of money which will be required for the ensuing year for the school purposes, specifying the several purposes and the amount for each, may be obtained by any taxpayer in the district during the fourteen (14) days immediately preceding the annual meeting except Saturday, Sunday or holidays at each of the following schools in which school is maintained during the hours of 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., viz: Brockport Central High School, A.D. Oliver Middle School, Elizabeth Barclay School, John J. Ginther School, and Fred W. Hill School.

NOTICE IS ALSO GIVEN, that petitions nominating candidates for the office of member of the Board of Education must be filed in the Office of the Clerk of the District between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. not later than the thirtieth day preceding the school election on Tuesday, May 16, 2023, to wit: to be filed not later than April 17, 2023.

The following vacancies to be filled on the Board of Education: Two (2), five-year terms, 2023-2028. Petitions must be directed to the Clerk of the District, must be signed by at least twenty-five (25) qualified voters of the district, must state the residence of each signer, and shall state the name and residence of the candidate. Said petitions shall not describe any specific vacancy upon the Board of Education for which the candidate is nominated. Petitions are available at the Clerk’s Office/Business Office, District Office Building, 40 Allen Street, Brockport, New York. Candidates for the Board of Education are required by law to file sworn statements of campaign expenses. An initial statement must be filed at least 30 days before the election, a second statement must be filed on or before the fifth day preceding the election and a final statement must be filed within 20 days after the election. Information on this procedure may be obtained from the District Clerk.

NOTICE IS ALSO GIVEN, that on Tuesday, May 16, 2023, same being the Tuesday 14 days following the day on which the annual budget presentation of the district is held, voting will be held in the Technology and Training Center, 40 Allen Street, Building 800, Brockport, New York, in said District, between the hours of 6:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m., to fill the above designated vacancies on the Board of Education.

NOTICE IS ALSO GIVEN, that at the same time and place as said election, to wit: on May 16, 2023, at the Technology and Training Center, 40 Allen Street, Building 800, Brockport, New York, in said District, the annual budget and appropriation and expenditure of $609,000 from the 2021 Bus Purchase Capital Reserve Fund (established by the voters on May 18, 2021) will be voted upon, and that said budget approval and capital reserve fund expenditure shall be designated as Proposition No.1 on the voting machine.

NOTICE IS HEREBY FURTHER GIVEN, that Proposition No. 1 will appear on the ballot labels of the voting machines used at said meeting in the following abbreviated form:

PROPOSITION NO. 1

Shall the following resolution be adopted, to wit: Resolved, that the Board of Education of the Brockport Central School District, Brockport, New York, be and hereby is authorized to expend necessary funds to meet expenditures for the fiscal year 2023-2024 and to levy the necessary tax therefore and to appropriate and expend $609,000 from the 2021 Bus Purchase Capital Reserve Fund, be approved?

AND NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN, that at the same time and place a vote, will be taken upon the following resolutions, which will be respectively designated as Proposition No. 2 and Proposition No. 3 on the voting machine:

PROPOSITION NO. 2

Shall the following resolution be adopted, to wit: Resolved that the Board of Education of the Brockport Central School District is hereby authorized to establish a Capital Reserve Fund pursuant to Section 3651 of the Education Law (to be known as the “2023 Bus Purchase Capital Reserve Fund”), with the purpose of such fund being to finance the purchase of school buses, vehicles and equipment that would be eligible for financing under the Local Finance Law, and costs incidental thereto, the ultimate amount of such fund to be $7,300,000 plus earnings thereon, the probable term of such fund to be ten (10) years, but such fund shall continue in existence until liquidated in accordance with the Education Law or until the funds are exhausted, and the sources from which the funds shall be obtained for such Reserve are (i)

amounts from budgetary appropriations from time to time, and (ii) unappropriated fund balance made available by the Board of Education from time to time, and (iii) New York State Aid received and made available by the Board of Education from time to time, all as permitted by law.

PROPOSITION NO. 3

Shall the following resolution be adopted, to wit:

Resolved that the Board of Education of the Brockport Central School District is hereby authorized to establish a Capital Reserve Fund pursuant to Section 3651 of the Education Law (to be known as the “2023 Building Capital Reserve Fund”), with the purpose of such fund being to finance construction, reconstruction, rehabilitation, repair, improvement and equipping of school buildings and facilities and site improvements, and costs incidental thereto, the ultimate amount of such fund to be $14,700,000, plus earnings thereon, the probable term of such fund to be 10 years, but such fund shall continue in existence until liquidated in accordance with the Education Law or until the funds are exhausted, and the sources from which the funds shall be obtained for such Reserve are (i) amounts from budgetary appropriations from time to time, and (ii) unappropriated fund balance made available by the Board of Education from time to time, and (iii) New York State Aid received and made available by the Board of Education from time to time, all as permitted by law.

NOTICE IS ALSO GIVEN, that absentee ballots may be obtained between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, except holidays, from the District Clerk, commencing April 18, 2023. Absentee ballots must be received by the District Clerk no later than 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 16, 2023. A list to whom absentee ballots are issued will be available for inspection by qualified voters of the district in the office of the District Clerk on each of the five days prior to the day of the election, except Saturdays and Sundays, and such list will also be posted at the polling place at the election.

NOTICE IS ALSO GIVEN, that applications for military absentee ballots for qualified Military voters may be obtained between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, except holidays, from the District Clerk. A military voter may designate a preference to receive a military ballot application/ballot by mail, facsimile transmission, or electronic mail in their request for such military ballot application. If a military voter does not designate a preference, the school district shall transmit the military ballot application and/or military ballot by mail. All military ballots must be received in the office of the District Clerk no later than 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 16, 2023.

NOTICE IS ALSO GIVEN, that qualified voters of the district, shall be entitled to vote at the annual vote and election. A qualified voter is one who is (1) a citizen of the United States, (2) eighteen (18) years of age or older, and (3) a resident within the district for a period of thirty (30) days preceding the vote and election. The district requires all persons offering to vote at the budget vote and election to provide one (1) form of proof of residency pursuant to Education Law §2018-c. Such forms may include a valid driver’s license, a non-driver identification card, or a voter registration card. Upon proof of residency, the school district requires all persons offering to vote to provide their signature, printed name, and address. The School District Clerk is hereby authorized to amend the notice of the Annual District Meeting from time to time as, in his or her discretion, such amendment may be required.

By order of the Board of Education of the Brockport Central School District

Debra Moyer District Clerk Brockport Central School

Legal Notice

Marsala Family Farm LLC, a domestic Limited Liability Company (LLC) filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on December 7, 2022. NY office location: Monroe County. SSNY is designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of any process against the LLC served upon him/her to the LLC, 1966 Sweden Walker Road, Hilton, NY. General purpose

Legal Notice Riga Cemetery

TO: THE LAST KNOWN OWNER OR OWNERS OF THE FOLLOWING BURIAL LOTS LOCATED IN THE RIGA CEMETERY, Town of Riga, in Monroe County, New York, and all persons having or claiming to have an interest in said burial lots. The following dangerous monuments are all located in the original North Section of the Riga Cemetery:

Thomas Gay, Lot 17-2

James Gay, Lot 18-3

Alexander Kenyon, Lot 37-1

Joseph Emerson, Lot 13-2

James Wilkinson, Lot 43-3

Royce R Collister, Lot 78-2

Bert Stottle, Lot 165-7

Eva Drews, Lot 158-2

William White, Lot 81-1

Mary Rowley, Lot 34-1

Edgar J Griffin, Lot 13-3

Elizabeth S Arnold, Lot 80-1

Carrie S Betteridge, Lot 93-1

Horace Gay, Lot 9-4

Alonzo R Tenny, Lot 138-6

Icabod Atwater, Lot 76-5

Sam Culter Baldwin, Lot 21-2

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE: That (1) the monuments or markers are so badly out of repair or dilapidated as to create a dangerous condition, (2) the persons to whom this notice is addressed must repair or remove said monuments or markers after the third publication of this notice or by June 15, 2023 and, (3) if the persons to whom this notice is addressed fail to repair or remove said monuments or markers after June 15, 2023, the Riga Cemetery Association may remove or repair said monuments without further notice to the persons to whom this notice is addressed. If you have questions they can be directed to John Loser, President, Riga Cemetery Association at 585-538-2951, prior to June 15, 2023.

Hilton Alumni Association Casino Night

The Hilton Alumni Association will host their Casino Night 2023 on Saturday, April 15, from 7 to 11 p.m., at the Hilton Exempt Club, 137 South Avenue. For the cost of a donation, reservations can be made online at www.hiltonalumniassociation.org, or with any of the Casino Night committee members. Reservation donations are $50 per person or $90 for two people. (Please order only one reservation for two people at $90.)

This is a completely legal social event where everyone may play Las Vegas style games presented by Upstate Las Vegas Events, win a prize or two, enjoy Sinatra-style music sung by local entertainer Mike Noce, participate in raffles to win prizes, enjoy

refreshments, and support education in Hilton’s schools. A cash bar will be available. All net proceeds from the evening will support the HAA’s Grants and Scholarships Fund.

Raffle prizes include a pair of tickets to the sold out Saturday round of the PGA Championship at Oak Hill Country Club, a beautiful quilt (handmade by a local quilter), a signed cleat from the Buffalo Bills, and a pair of signed cleats with an MLB signed baseball card.

Help the HAA support Hilton’s students and their teachers, and you may win any of the many prizes that will be presented. Provided information

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 livestream 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.

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 585-6598459, email mortonbaptistchurch@yahoo.com. Pastor: Steven M Worrall, email pastorsteve712@gmail.com, cell 585-354-9779. Sunday Worship 10:30am. Sunday school is held during church service. Adult Bible Study is held on Wednesdays at noon, Choir practice at 4:30pm Wednesdays. Youth Group meets on Friday nights from 7 to 9pm. Our building is handicap accessible and visitors are welcome.

OGDEN PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

Our purpose is: “To equip ourselves and others to be disciples of Christ as we seek God’s will for our church and beyond.” Sunday worship is at 10AM live in our sanctuary, as well as livestreamed on Zoom and Facebook Live. Bible Studies, Youth Group, Sunday School and outreach are available to all. Contact the church for more information and for links: ogdenpresbyterian@gmail.com; www.ogdenpresbyterian.org; 585-3526802; 2400 South Union Street, Spencerport.

PARMA CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP CHURCH

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

PEARCE CHURCH

pearcechurch.org. 4322 Buffalo Road, North Chili, NY 14514. 585-5949488. Join us for worship! Saturday: 5pm. Sunday: 9:30am. Pearce 4 Kids Child Care Center, Pearce4kids.org, 585-594-1833. Handicapped Accessible.

SPENCERPORT ASSEMBLY

OF GOD

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

SPENCERPORT

BIBLE CHURCH

1948 North Union Street, Spencerport. Phone: 585-352-1241 We have a new interim pastor! Pastor Domenic Danesi, of Rescue and Revive Ministries. We invite you to visit us Sunday mornings as we worship through music, studying the Bible, and fellowship with coffee and cookies. Our main worship service at 10:45am is family integrated - All are welcome to join. Adult Bible Studies starts at 9:30am. Wednesday: Bible Study over Zoom - 7pm. Visit our website or check out our Facebook page for more information. spencerportbiblechurch.org

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 (play-centered, 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.stleohilton.org. Fr. Joseph Catanise. Daily Mass is celebrated: Monday 5:30 PM; Tuesday-Thursday 8:30 AM; Friday Communion Service 8:30 AM. Every Wednesday: Eucharistic Adoration 9 AM to 8 PM. Weekend Schedule: Saturday Confession 3:30-4:30 PM; Rosary 4:30 PM; Mass 5 PM (live-streamed). Sunday: Mass 8 AM, 10:30 AM, 6 PM (No 6 PM Mass on Easter Sunday); Adult Bible Study 11:45 AM. First Saturday Mass at 8:30 AM. All are welcome. Handicapped accessible.

ST. MARY’S CHURCHST. MARk’S CHURCH

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

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

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, semimonthly 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, 585964-2550.Sunday Services: 8:30 AM & 11 AM; Adult Bible Class, Sunday School at 9:45 AM. Lenten Services: 1 PM & 7 PM on Wednesdays starting February 22, Ash Wednesday. To view Sunday Services or Devotions, go to our website: stjohnhamlin.org. “To KNOW Christ and to make Him KNOWN.”

191 Nichols Street (Rte. 31), Spencerport, NY 14559. Phone: 352-3143. 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 fourth Wednesday of each month from 4-5 pm. Look for our special events advertised throughout the year, or on our signboard at the front of the church. Call 293-1665 or stop by to talk with Pastor Bradley Klug any Wednesday 1-3 pm; e-mail us at unionucc@frontier. com or check our website at Churchvilleucc.com. Also like us on Facebook, and follow us on Twitter and Instagram. We would love to hear from you and/or have you worship together with us.

Happy Easter!

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Joe’s stories - old, new, mostly true

by Joe Reinschmidt

As I listen and watch various programs featuring pundits and prognosticators prophesying the demise of our country and life as we know it, I am developing a Yogi Berra sense of “déjà vu all over again.” We are told to prepare for the worst by having secure habitats and many months’ supplies of food. Those of us with the good fortune to have lived eight to nine decades have experienced similar warnings several times.

As I recall, there was a period during the 1950s or 60s when concern was expressed about other nations that had or were developing nuclear weapons that might be used to destroy the USA. The preparation advice was similar to what we are hearing currently.

Going back a few more decades, there was WWII when the threat was a possible attack by the German military. In rochester, I recall signs on buildings indicating they were “bomb shelters.” Watchtowers were built in strategic areas, including one in Hilton. They were staffed by volunteer spotters. presumably, the military felt an aerial attack would or could come across Lake Ontario. Air raid drills were held at spontaneous times of day and night. If we were in school, we were told to get down under our desks, which might afford a little protection from falling debris, should a bomb land nearby. If the drill was after dark, all lights had to be turned off, and a local Air Warden patrolled the roads and streets to enforce that law.

At that time, citizens were also warned to be prepared, and the government built up various supply depots. One of those was the Hilton Milling and Cold Storage facility, which was ideal due to the heavy concrete

used in its construction. One of the items stored there was drinking water in plastic bags inside a metal can, each holding 17.5 gallons.

At some point, it was decided that these supplies were no longer vital, and they became available to the public. Many of the metal drums wound up as trash cans, burning barrels, or, as in our case, a rodentproof container for keeping chicken feed in our granary. Yep, it is still in use and is what prompted this story.

Tickets for GCC’s annual fashion show now available

Genesee Community College’s fashion program will present its 42nd annual fashion show, “Ageless,” on May 6 at the r i chard C. Call Arena on the Batavia campus. This year’s show will celebrate the timeless beauty of fashion by featuring designs inspired by decades of the past and future. From upcycling to creating original pieces, GCC’s fashion design and merchandising students are working hard to deliver a show that will leave attendees feeling nostalgic and inspired.

The event will begin at 7 p.m., with doors opening at 6 p.m. Following the show, attendees can enjoy the “Back in Time reception” and meet and greet with the students. There will be a vendor fair and selfie photo spot available for all attendees. Guests are

encouraged to dress up in garments from their favorite decade to fully immerse themselves in the experience.

General admission tickets are available for $5, and VIp tickets are available for $25. VI p tickets include seating in the VIp area, a gift bag, access to the vendor fair, meet and greet, and selfie photo spot. General admission tickets will be available until May 6 at 6 a.m., and a limited number of walk-in general admission tickets will be available at the door for cash only. VIp tickets will be available through May 1 and will not be available at the door.

To purchase tickets, visit www. gccfashionshow.com. provided information

Water tanks were among the survival supplies stored at Hilton Milling and Cold Storage. Provided photo.