Westside News WEST Edition – December 11, 2022

sports & recreation

Spencerport alum Contestabile = Perseverance

by Warren Kozireski

Some who believe in fate might see a severe knee injury to a basketball player as a sign to try something different. That it happened twice to the same knee would be a definite message.

Or the message could instead become one of perseverance and striving to once again play the sport you love no matter how long it took.

roberts Wesleyan gradu ate student and 2016 Spencerport HS grad michaela Contestabile had a solid high school career where she still holds the rangers girls bas ketball career record for blocked shots (104) and field goal percentage, was a two-time captain, and most Valuable player her senior season.

She then went to Allegheny College where she worked her way into the starting lineup as a freshman, averaged 17 minutes per game, finished second on the squad in blocked shots, and averaged six points per game.

Challenge number one came just prior to her sophomore year.

“I ended up having patella tendon issues and had to get surgery,” Contestabile said. “That put me out and then the

next season getting ready for my junior season (2018-19) to play again and I realized my knee wasn’t quite strong enough to come back yet. So, I ended up taking my junior and senior season off.”

And then challenge number two.

“I had a lot of time between then and now to rehab, get my knee strong and everything and then unfortunately in a freak accident I ended up dislocating my knee and needed to get reconstruction done and that was last September.

“So now I can finally say that I’m back to full health; fighting to get where I’m at right now and to be able to play knowing that I have one year of eligibility left, coming back to roberts and just being so thankful and excited for this opportunity.

“It was kind of crazy and surreal how it (coming to roberts) happened. I had talked to coach (Kevin) Clifford and coach (Jack) rosati, our assistant coach, remembered watching me in high school at Spencerport and I thought, ‘what a small world.’

“So, I was talking to them and the fact that it was in rochester and I already had a connection with them, that they had an open spot on their roster for me above all else; it all worked out perfectly and I couldn’t be happier with the decision.”

Contestabile is the first or second player off the bench for roberts Wesleyan and is providing veteran leadership. In a game December 3 against Saint rose, she ended a 14-0 Golden Knights run by driving to the basket and using her left hand for the lay-up – just what a coaching staff expects from a leader.

“I’m 24 years old, so I’ve obviously had a lot of experience in the game from playing on a bunch of teams. We have a very skilled group and we all have our strengths and weaknesses and I think me kind of getting back into my groove after not playing in two or three years has been the biggest adjustment for me.

“I don’t look at myself as a huge scorer anymore because I know my limitations with how I can move, so my biggest

years, a skill set that will pay benefits after basketball as Contestabile prepares for the next phase with her coming degree in Strategic Leadership.

“I actually hope to own my own clothing brand one day. I am 6’3” so I am fairly tall, so I want to open up a clothing line so women have more accessibility to clothing that is relatively well-priced.

“m inly athletic/leisure kind of clothing; nothing too businessy or anything like that, so after I get my degree, the hope is the next year or two to kind of have my business

ased on what she has gone through just to get back to playing competitive basketball again, one would be foolish ut first, there’s another half-season of

Churchville-Chili’s first student-athlete signing ceremony for the Class of 2023 was held on November 29. Five seniors signed to compete in college athletics next year. From left, Cooper Romich will play baseball at LeMoyne College, Addison McDonough will play soccer at Misericordia University, Jenna Northup will play soccer while Caleb Quinn and Sean Levey will play lacrosse at Roberts Wesleyan University. Photo from @CCCSDathletics on Twitter.

Michaela Contestabile

Spencerport alum Michaela Contestabile on the court for the Redhawks. Photos provided by Roberts Wesleyan.

Community Hygiene Bank grows to serve community needs

by Tami Raco

This November, the Community Hygiene Bank served 350 residents from the area. Each family that attended the distribution received a blessing box which included a personal invitation to a Thanksgiving meal, a handwritten Christmas card, hand-knitted hats, paper products, toiletries, laundry soap, personal hygiene items, and more.

The Community Hygiene Bank (CHB) has been serving community members in need in the Brockport Central School District and the surrounding area since 2017.

CHB President Scarlett Aeckerle began the ministry with a mission to provide basic hygiene items to community members in need with dignity, hope, and respect to enhance the health of the

Clarkson. Scarlett, her team, staff at Jubilee church, and volunteers from the community help serve at the CHB by collecting items, organizing, and distributing them.

In November, students from SUNY Brockport’s Phi Sigma Sigma sorority also came out on a chilly morning, volunteering to help distribute hygiene items and warm smiles to those who visited the CHB. Six veterans from the Veterans Outreach Center also donated their time to help serve at the CHB. Army Veteran Mark McCloskey has a heart to serve those in need. “I have worked with Scarlett at the hygiene bank for the past two years while attending Roberts Wesleyan for MSW. I started as an MSW intern learning about grassroots community-based organizations and have continued serving after graduation because I believe in the cause of helping others in need,” said McCloskey. After he graduated from Roberts, he began working at Veterans Outreach Center as a Peer Support Specialist at Richard’s House. He has since become a Clinical Services Manager at Liberty Landing and continues to stay close to the veterans at VOC.

As the CHB grows to meet community need, the need for space and storage has increased. Scarlett said, “The Hygiene Bank saw a dramatic 50% increase over 2020-2021. The current increase in prices on everything has now put even basic things like hygiene products out of reach for many families and individuals.” Climate-controlled storage capabilities became necessary to continue serving the growing need.

“Thankfully, the CHB was blessed with three grants that allowed this to happen,” said Scarlett. The First Presbyterian Church of Brockport awarded the CHB a $5,000 Tooley Fund grant, which paid for the ground preparation and stonework. The Willmott Foundation awarded the CHB a $30,000 grant, which paid for the 20’x30’ building itself and the heat and air system. Then, a $5,000 corporate sponsorship grant from

Excellus helped with the installation of the electricity and fixtures. Insulation was donated by Craig Wall, and Matt Howland will be donating labor.

A thank you and celebration lunch was held on Tuesday, November 22, and representatives from Willmott Foundation and First Presbyterian were in attendance, along with CHB Volunteers and Program Board members.

The new storage facility will be vital for the growth of the CHB. It is anticipated to see a 50% increase from 2022 and a 300% increase since it began in 2017. “Having this separate storage area will allow the CHB to take in more needed donations and in much larger quantities,” said Scarlett.

For additional information about the CHB, distribution dates, volunteering, or to donate to this growing ministry, visit www.hygiene4all.org or call 585-637-8530 (church) or at CHB phone 585-470-3875.

Shown are (l-r) Emilio Sebastian, Pastor Jubilee Christian Church; Scarlett Aeckerle, Director CHB; Carol and Dave Hoppe, representing Willmott Foundation Board of Trustees.

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A climate-controlled storage area became necessary in order for the CHB to meet growing community need.

Veteran volunteers included (l-r): back row – Scott Kern (Air Force); Donnell Clark (Army); Mark Burns (Marines); Scarlett Aeckerle (Army); Sharyl Frohe (Marines); Mark McCloskey (Army, VOC Staff); front row – Kevin Maloy (Navy); and Ken Pritchett (Army).

Students from the Phi Sigma Sigma sorority at SUNY Brockport.

Volunteers who helped with the November CHB distribution.

Hand-kintted hats were among the items included in the November distribution.

Serving Suburban News West and Hamlin-Clarkson Herald edition areas

SNAP-Ed offering virtual lunch and learn series

Are you tired of falling short of your health goals? Have you considered what your life would look like if you knew what to do and how to improve the

health of your family? Grab your lunch and join Candice Williams, SNAP-Ed Community Nutrition Educator via Zoom to learn how to make this your reality. Winning Family Health for 2023 is a free, four session virtual lunch and learn series. Tailored to families and caregivers alike, this series will help reimagine what it means to provide nutritious meals that not only promote health and relationship building, but will also provide resources to save money in the process. The series takes place via Zoom every Tuesday from 12 to 12:30 p.m. starting December 13. The last session is Tuesday, January 3, 2023. Register by contacting Candice Williams by phone at 585-753-2571 or email at cew259@ cornell.edu. Online registration is also available at https://snapedny. org/nfl-region. Provided information

Brockport Lions rang the bell for the Salvation Army on December 2, 3, and 10. Pictured are Lion Kevin Smith and new member Randy Sime. Provided information and photo.

Town of Bergen has vacancies on zoning board of appeals

The Town of Bergen is seeking civicminded citizens to fill two vacancies on its Zoning Board of Appeals. The Board meets as needed to hear applications for variances. Members must be residents of the Town of Bergen and have an interest in their local

government. Members receive a small stipend. Those interested should submit a letter of interest to the Bergen Town Clerk, 10 Hunter Street, PO Box 249 Bergen, NY 14416. For more information, call Supervisor Ernie Haywood at 494-1121. Provided information

Registration open for Genesee 4-H Youth Tractor Safety Program

The Genesee County 4-H Program is now accepting registrations for its 2023 4-H Tractor Safety Program. The program is open to youth age 14 and over and covers farm safety, tractor safety, tractor operation, and other related topics.

The National Safe Tractor and Machinery Operation Program is a certification program that allows youth ages 14 and 15 to be certified to legally operate farm equipment for hire. After completing the training course, youth will need to pass a written knowledge test and driving test to receive the certification.

The program is scheduled to run Saturdays, 8 a.m. to noon, January through April at farm machinery dealerships throughout Genesee County. The fee for the program is $25 and youth must also be currently enrolled 4-H members. Registrations are due January 28, 2023. To register for the program or receive more information, contact the Genesee County 4-H Office at genesee4h@cornell.edu or 585-3433040 ext. 101. Registration forms are also available online at http://genesee. cce.cornell.edu/4htractorsafety.

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BY THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF KENDALL, NEW YORK TO CONSIDER ADOPTING A PROPOSED LOCAL LAW

PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that there has been presented to the Town Board of the Town of Kendall, on the 6th day of December, 2022, proposed Local Law 4 of 2022 entitled “A Local Law Providing for Partial Exemption From Taxation on Improvements to Real Property Occupied by a Physically Disabled Resident”. Said Local Law will enact a real property tax exemption to benefit qualifying disabled property owners.

PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that on the 20th day of December, 2022, at 7:15 p.m., the Town Board will conduct a public hearing at the Kendall Town Hall located at 1873 Kendall Road, Kendall, New York, for the purpose of considering the advisability of enacting said proposed Local Law, at which time all persons interested will be heard.

A copy of said proposed Local Law is on file at the office of the Kendall Town Clerk, and is open for inspection during her regular office hours.

By Order of the Kendall Town Board Amy K. Richardson, Kendall Town Clerk

Legal Notice

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BY THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF KENDALL, NEW YORK TO CONSIDER ADOPTING A PROPOSED LOCAL LAW

PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that there has been presented to the Town Board of the Town of Kendall, on the 15th day of November, 2022, proposed Local Law 3 of 2022 entitled “A Local Law to Amend Tax Exemption Limits for Persons Over 65 Years of Age in the Town of Kendall”. Said Local Law will modify income limits for property owners over 65 years of age to qualify for tax exemptions.

PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that on the 20th day of December, 2022, at 7:00 p.m., the Town Board will conduct a public hearing at the Kendall Town Hall located at 1873 Kendall Road, Kendall, New York, for the purpose of considering the advisability of enacting said proposed Local Law, at which time all persons interested will be heard.

A copy of said proposed Local Law is on file at the office of the Kendall Town Clerk, and is open for inspection during her regular office hours.

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Sweden Town Board 2023 Meeting Schedule

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the following schedule of meeting dates will be in effect

Please note that during the months of June, July and August only one meeting is scheduled.

*January 3, 2023 @ 6 PM

January 10, 2023 @ 6 PM July 25, 2023 @ 6 PM January 24, 2023 @ 6 PM August 22, 2023 @ 6 PM

February 14, 2023 @ 6 PM February 28, 2023 @ 6 PM

September 12, 2023 @ 6 PM

March 14, 2023 @ 6 PM September 26, 2023 @ 6 PM

March 28, 2023 @ 6 PM

October 10, 2023 @ 6 PM

April 11, 2023 @ 6 PM October 24, 2023 @ 6 PM

April 25, 2023 @ 6 PM

May 9, 2023 @ 6 PM November 14, 2023 @ 6 PM May 23, 2023 @ 6 PM November 28, 2023 @ 6 PM

December 12, 2023 @ 6 PM

June 27, 2023 @ 6 PM *December 28, 2023 @ 6 PM (Thursday)

That Town Board workshops will be held on the first Tuesday of each month except for the month of July when the workshop will be on the second Tuesday.

BY ORDER OF THE TOWN BOARD TOWN OF SWEDEN Karen M. Sweeting Town Clerk

Re- Elect Gregory W. Speer

633 Walker Road Hilton, NY 14468 Hamlin, Morton, Walker Fire District Commissioner

Clarkson Town Hall will close at 12:00pm on Thurday, December 15.

Board of Assessment Review Opening

The Town of Hamlin is seeking applicants for an open position on the Board of Assessment Review. Some knowledge of property valuation in the Town is preferable, but not required. The person would be required to be available on the fourth Tuesday in May each year, and additional days on assessment years. This would be a 5-year term. Applications shall be delivered to the Town Clerk’s office, located at 1658 Lake Rd., Hamlin, NY 14464 no later than 4 PM on December 27, 2022.

By

Order of the Kendall Town Board Amy K. Richardson, Kendall Town Clerk

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Brockport

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Brockport Fire District will receive sealed bids or offers for the sale of a 2012 Pace

American Everlite Aluminum Open 6 ½’ x 12’ Single Axle Utility Trailer with Stone Guard.

All sealed bids must be received and filed with the Secretary of the Brockport Fire District, PO Box 131, 38 Market Street, Brockport NY 14420 prior to the bid opening date and time set forth below, at which time said bids and offers will be publicly opened and read.

The trailer is available for inspection, by appointment, at Brockport Fire District Station #5, 80 Owens Road, Brockport NY 14420 by contacting Brockport Fire District Commissioner Bill Bird at 585739-9446.

The sale of this trailer is “As Is “ without warranties. All bidders are encouraged to inspect the trailer prior to bid submission. It is the successful bidder’s responsibility to arrange for pickup of the trailer at St. #5, 80 Owens Road, Brockport NY 14420.

Minimum acceptable bid is $1,200.

Acceptable payment is by Certified Check. The Brockport Fire District reserves the right to reject any and all bids.

Sealed bids are to be submitted to: Debra L. Bax, Secretary, Brockport Fire District, PO Box 131, 38 Market Street, Brockport, NY 14420 prior to the bid opening date.

BID OPENING DATE: Monday, December 19, 2022

TIME: 6:30 pm

LOCATION: Brockport Fire District Station 3 191 West Avenue Brockport NY 14420

Dated: December 5, 2022 Debra L. Bax, Secretary Brockport Fire District Board of Fire Commissioners

As your Fire District Commissioner, I feel it’s important to continue to have representation from the Walker community. With the rising costs of equipment, apparatus, and utilities I will continue to plan for expenses to ensure fiscal responsibility of paying as we go as opposed to borrowing and paying high interest rates. Future planning for years to come will include responsibility and accountability for firefighter safety; and long range plans for vehicle replacement and facility improvements.

• Current Fire Commissioner of the Hamlin Morton Fire District

• Current President of the Walker Fire Department

• Past Chief Walker Fire Department

• Life member Walker Fire Department

• Was actively involved with the formation of the Hamlin Morton Walker Fire District • Life Long member and Elder of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church

This December I am running for the position of Fire Commissioner of the Hamlin Morton Walker Fire District. I would greatly appreciate if you would cast your vote for me at the Hamlin Morton Walker, Station #1 at 1521 Lake Rd, Hamlin, NY, on Tuesday, December 13, 2022 between 6 p.m. and 9 p.m.

I am a resident of the HMW Fire District and have been serving as interim Fire Commissioner since May of this year. I served as a member of the Hilton fire department for approximately ten years, and after moving out of the district, resigned as an associate member in 2013.

I also served in the City of Rochester Police Department for 28 years and recently retired as a Lieutenant. I was the Commanding Officer of several sections including the Professional Development Section where I was responsible for supervising the departmental training and the hiring of new officers.

As a Commanding Officer, I was responsible for the development and administration of Section budgets, developing Operational Plans and managing large events. I have served as a board member of Project Exile, The Rosewood Club and the Police Benevolent Association.

I believe that my prior experience as a firefighter along with my law enforcement career and my experience in writing and administering grants brings an added value to the Hamlin, Morton, Walker Fire District and would appreciate your vote.

Thank You, David Gebhardt

David Gebhardt 2744 Brick Schoolhouse Rd Hilton, NY 14468

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Blood Drives

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

•Make an appointment to give blood or platelets by using the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visiting RedCrossBlood.org or calling 1-800-RED-CROSS (1-800-733-2767). All who give blood through December 15 will receive a $10 Amazon.com gift card by email, and those who give December 16 through January 2 will get a long-sleeved Red Cross T-shirt, while supplies last. Upcoming blood donation opportunities: December 14, 1 to 7 p.m., Hilton Fire Exempt Club, 137 South Avenue, Hilton; December 15, 1 to 6 p.m., Brockport Fireman’s Exempt Club, 248 West Avenue, Brockport; December 19, 1 to 6 p.m., Riga Town Hall, 6460 Buffalo Road, Churchville; December 28, 2 to 7 p.m., Clarkson Lodge, 3645 Lake Road, Brockport; December 29, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Seymour Library, 161 East Avenue, Brockport.

Classes/Workshops/Webinars

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

Donations Needed

•Brockport National Honor Society is holding a toy drive for the Brockport community. New, unwrapped toys can be dropped off by community members at the Brockport High School greeters desk through December 16.

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

Events

•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 on Sunday, December 18, at Brockport First Baptist Church, 124 Main Street. Dine-in from noon to 1 p.m.; take-outs at 12:45 p.m. if food is available. Menu: meatloaf, baked potatoes, peas, tossed salad. The Teen Closet will be open 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. with free clothing and accessories available.

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

•The Hilton Lions Club is accepting nominations for homes to be judged for its Christmas holiday decorating contest. The contest is open to anyone in the Hilton Central School District and includes only outdoor decorations that can be viewed from the road. Nominate yourself, your family, or your friends. Submit nominations with the resident’s name and address to Keuka61@gmail.com by December 14, 2022, to be included in the contest.

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

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

Fundraisers

•Brockport National Honor Society and Class of 2026 are holding a gift wrapping fundraiser. Bring unwrapped presents to the Brockport High School Cafeteria on December 15 between 2:30 and 6 p.m. to have a student wrap them. Prices range from $1 to $4 depending on gift size. Proceeds split between the Class of 2026 and the Brockport Toy Shelf. Reserve a time at https://www. signupgenius.com/go/9040848a8a723aafa7-gift.

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

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

Government Meetings

•Assemblyman Steve Hawley (R,C,I-Batavia) will be holding outreach office hours from noon to 2 p.m. on Wednesday, December 14 at the Seymour Library (Ellwanger Room) and on Thursday, December 15, at GCC Conable Technology Building (Room T124). Residents will have the opportunity to meet with members of his staff to discuss their concerns regarding state government and local issues.

•Chili: Historic Preservation – December 12 at 7 p.m.; Architectural Advisory Committee – December 13 at 6 p.m. at the Town Hall Main Meeting Room; Parks & Recreation Committee – canceled December 13; Library Board of Trustees – December 13, 6 p.m. at the New Community Center, 3237 Chili Avenue; Planning Board – December 13, 7 p.m.; Town Board – December 14, 7 p.m. at the Town Hall Main Meeting Room (live stream available).

•Churchville: Board of Trustees – December 12 at 6 p.m.; Planning Board – December 14, 7 p.m. at the Village Municipal Building, 23 East Buffalo Street.

•Clarkson: Town Board – December 13, 6 p.m; Zoning Board – December 7, 7 p.m. at the Clarkson Town Hall, 3710 Lake Road.

•Hamlin: Town Board – December 12, 7 p.m.; Conservation Board – December 13 (Tuesday), 7 p.m. at the Hamlin Town Hall, 1658 Lake Road.

•Riga: Town Board – December 14 at 7 p.m.

•Sweden: Planning Board – December 12, 7 p.m.; Town Board – December 13, 6 p.m.; Zoning Board – December 15, 6 p.m.

Health/Help

•Ogden Presbyterian Church Community Clothes Closet, 2400 South Union Street, Spencerport, will be open from 10 a.m. to noon on the first and third Saturday of each month. Appointments are not necessary. Open to all. Email ogdenpresbyterian@ gmail.com or call 352-6802 with any questions or emergency needs.

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

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

•Contact the Finger Lakes Problem Gambling Resource Center, 351-2262, for help if you have noticed extra stress, anxiety, anger, uncontrollable urges to gamble, or an increase in gambling activities. Support is also available for family members. Visit https://nyproblemgamblinghelp. org/finger-lakes/.

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

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

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

Historical

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

Library Programs

•The Hamlin Public Library is open Mondays/ Wednesdays from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Tuesdays/ Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Fridays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Christmas themed Preschool Storytime featuring holiday books, songs and fingerplays on Monday, December 12, at 10:30 a.m. Check out our Facebook page for recorded Christmas storytimes. The monthly Homeschool program, Christmas in Ukraine, is Wednesday, December 14, at 1 p.m. Please register for programs (except preschool storytime). For information, call 964-2320, go to hamlinlibraryny.org, or visit the library’s Facebook page.

•Hoag Library in Albion is open Monday-Thursday 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Friday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Meeting rooms are available to

the public (reservation form on website). OneOn-One Tech Help, Wednesdays by appointment. Free books for ages 0 to 5: register your child for the Books from Birth program. TGIF Craft Day, Fridays, 1 p.m., please register.

•Newman Riga Library, 1 South Main Street, Churchville, is open Mondays/Wednesdays/Fridays from 11 a.m. to 5 p. m.; Tuesdays/Thursdays 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Saturdays 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. For more information, call 293-2009, go to newmanrigalibrary. org, or visit the library’s Facebook page.

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

•Parma Public Library, 7 West Avenue, Hilton is holding the following events (no registration unless indicated): Homeschool Hour: Gumdrop Bridge – Monday, December 12, 11 a.m., for homeschool families with children ages 5-12. Test your building skills trying to make a sturdy bridge using only gumdrops and toothpicks. Please register each member of your group. Tech Time: Google Calendar – Monday, December 12, 1 to 2 p.m., please register. Learn how to start your Google calendar, add events, edit events, share your calendar, and more basics. Come with questions and your device if you have one. If you already have a Google account or Gmail address, have your password handy so you can practice during the event. Baby Storytime & Sensory Play – Tuesday: December 13, 10:30 a.m., recommended for ages 0-3. Teen Tuesday – December 13, 3 to 4 p.m., for youth in grades 7-12 to enjoy snacks, games, crafts, and Netflix. Wednesday Storytime – December 14, 10:30 a.m., recommended for ages 2 to 5, but all ages are welcome. Winter Birdhouse Painting – Thursday, December 15, 10:30 a.m. to noon or 1 to 2:30 p.m., please register. All supplies are provided with instruction by Grace. Photo example by Step By Step Painting. Gingerbread House Decorating – Saturday, December 17, 10:30 a.m. or noon, registration required for the children attending. Each child will receive their own house to decorate. Completed houses can be entered into the library’s annual gingerbread house contest. All supplies are provided by the library. For information, call 3928350 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. Seymour C.R.E.W., 12 Month Challenge – Monday, December 12, 4 to 5 p.m., for grades 6 to 12. Participants will each get a topic to begin writing. Whether they make it one page or a whole chapter, the notebook will get passed to another person to continue the story. Mosaics and Math* – Monday, December 12, 6 to 7 p.m., for grades 6-12. Find out the process for using color, shape, and angles to create a mosaic masterpiece. Try to construct an image using various colors and paper mediums, and develop something frame-worthy. Gingerbread Jingle* – Wednesday, December 14, 4 to 5:30 p.m. Families are invited to sign up to join this fun night of games, crafts, treats, movies, crafts, and a hot cocoa bar. Pokémon Club – Saturday, December 17, noon to 1 p.m., to discuss all things Pokémon (no raffle).

Meetings

•Brockport Fire District meets the first and third Monday of the month (December 13 - Tuesday) Annual Election 5 p.m. - 9 p.m. Station #3 - 191 West Avenue, Brockport.

•Hilton-Parma Fire District meets December 13, 7:30 p.m. Fire District Elections at the HiltonParma Fire Department, 120 Old Hojack Lane, Hilton. Open to the public.

School Board

•Churchville-Chili Board of Education meets Tuesday, December 13. Audit Committee Meeting, 5:30 p.m., Administrative Board Room; Work Session at 6 p.m. in Professional Development Room A - It is anticipated that the BOE will enter into an Executive Session. Regular Business Meeting at 7 p.m. in the Administrative Board Room. All attendees must pre-register with Barb Woo at 293-1800 ext. 2305.

•Rochester Academy Charter School Board meets December 16, 5 p.m., in the District Office, 310 Hinchey Road, Rochester.

Seniors

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

Presenting with Pizza at H-P Senior Center

The Hilton-Parma Senior Center offers a monthly program, Presenting with Pizza, where a local presenter speaks about history or another interesting topic. All presentations occur on the third Monday of the month at 10:30 a.m. and run for approximately 60 to 75 minutes. Lunch, consisting of a slice of pizza, salad, fruit, and drink, follow the presentation.

The next offering is Monday, December 19, featuring local resident Wendy Mills from Spectrum News.

Wendy will explain about her career and share how she discovers new places and people. She shares stories about all the good things people are up to in our local communities. A question-and-answer session will be available for everyone attending.

Pre-registration is required, and the fee is $5 per participant. The registration deadline is December 16. To register and for more information, contact the staff at the Hilton-Parma Senior Center at 392-9030 or register online at www.hprecreation.org. Provided information

O Christmas Cards, O Christmas Cards

by Nancy Leport, Board Member, Parma Hilton Historical Society

Have you begun writing your Christmas cards yet? Or, perhaps you have begun receiving them? If so, you can thank (or curse) Sir Henry Cole for the origin of the Christmas card.

Sir Henry Cole, most known for the founding of the Victoria and Albert Museum, was a very busy man as a prominent educator and patron of the arts. According to John Hanc in The Smithsonian Magazine of December 9, 2015, he was comparable to today’s A-listers. As a result he had too many friends. In Victorian England it was considered impolite not to answer the notes and letters you received and, with the advent of the Penny Post, the number of correspondences he received exceeded his ability to respond. He struggled for a way to solve his anxiety around this and came up with an ingenious idea.

He contacted his friend, JC Horsely, an illustrator and told him his idea. Mr. Horsely created a drawing of a family at the table enjoying their holiday meal flanked by people helping the poor. Sir Henry had this drawing printed on 5-1/8 x 3-1/4 inch card stock and on the back “TO:” in the salutation and the words “A Merry Christmas and Happy New Year To You.” With a few pen strokes he had solved his problem of too many friends and too much correspondence. It was basically a post card that would allow him to follow etiquette efficiently.

You would think that this would be greeted with enthusiasm for it would solve problems for many busy people at the time. However, it was not without controversy because as Mr. Hanc writes “the family at the table were holding glasses of wine and it looked like the children were toasting with wine as well.” Oh, the scandal!

It wasn’t until 1875 that Louis Prang, a Prussian immigrant, created the first U.S. Christmas card printed in Boston. It looked nothing like Sir Henry’s with only a flower on the front and just “Merry Christmas” printed on the back.

The modern Christmas card can be attributed to a printing company in Kansas City run by Joyce Hall in 1915. Joined in the business by his brothers, Rollie and William, they printed the first folded Christmas card rather than a post card. It was 4”

x 6” and came with an envelope. Their reasoning was that the post card did not have enough room for people to write everything they wanted to. Ironic that the first card originated to eliminate a lot of writing and the new ones added room for just that purpose. This printing company became known as Hallmark. And the rest is history.

Other fun Christmas card facts can be found at the Parma Town Hall in the window display by the Parma Hilton Historical Society. If you look closely, you will find a copy of Sir Henry Cole’s first printed Christmas post card. The display will be up until the end of January.

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the rMsc receives $20,000 funding to support Museums for all program

The RMSC (Rochester Museum & Science Center) has been awarded a $20,000 grant from the M&T Bank Foundation to support the RMSC’s participation in Museums For All, a national program organized by the Institute for Museum and Library Services (IMLS) that provides in-need families and individuals discounted admission rates to the RMSC Mu seum & Science Center. This funding helps remove financial barriers for visitors, creating access for all of its community members to participate in museum experiences.

“Partnerships with companies like M&T Bank are essential for us to continue providing equitable access to all the pro grams and interactive learning experiences that the RMSC has to offer,” said Melanie Barnas-Simmons, VP, Institutional Advancement at the RMSC. Through this program, anyone

death notices

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•Hill, Frank E., age 73, died December 3, 2022. Frank was born May 7, 1949, in Syracuse, and was son to the late Fred erick and Felice (Hagberg) Hill. Frank was a veteran of the US Army. Frank is survived by his children Michael (Joelle) Hill and Alli (Christian) Argentieri; grandchildren Ethan, Caleb, Evelyn, Phoebe, Jocelyn, and Julian; siblings Sandy (Mark) Kidwell, Patty (Rich) Bondi, and Ken Hill; and many nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Frank’s family will receive friends at the Fowler Funeral Home, 340 West Avenue, Brockport on Saturday, December 10 from 9 to 11 a.m. with a service to follow. Interment at Lakeview Cemetery. Donations can be made to the Veterans Outreach Center in his memory.

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•DeLeon, Hector M., died unexpectedly December 5, 2022 at age 70. Predeceased by his parents Manuel and Maria DeLeon, oldest daughter, Marie DeLeon LaMere, companion Sara Swingle, and mother of his youngest daughter, Mary DeLeon. He is survived by his loving daughter Elizabeth (Mike) DeLeon-Fox; grandson Lucas Fox; granddaughters Layla DeLeon-Loret, Eva Morgan, and Hannah Fox; siblings and family located in Chicago and Puerto Rico; as well as loving extended family and friends. Hector was the happiest person; he was feisty, sarcastic and a huge flirt who always seemed to find and bring joy and laughter in life to everyone around him. He remained strong no matter how hard life became, was always there for Elizabeth whenever she needed him and was an amazing grandfather.

Family will receive friends Tuesday, December 13, from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Fowler Funeral Home, Inc., Brockport. His Funeral Service will begin at 12 noon. A Graveside Service will immediately follow in Riverside Cemetery.

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•Hantes, Pavlos, died December 3, 2022. Predeceased by his parents, Zisis and Paraskevi Hantes. Survived by his loving wife of 43 years, Ekaterini; children, Voula (Brian) Zielinski and Jason (Kelly); grandson, Theodore Paul; siblings, Peter (Athena), Jimmy (Anna), Ekaterini (Evangelo) Svarnas of Florina, Greece and Giannoula (Dimitrios) Harissis; and many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. His Funeral Service was held December 8 the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church, Rochester. Interment, Grove Place Cemetery. Donations can be made to Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church, 962 East Avenue, Rochester, NY 14607 in his memory. Arrangements entrusted to the Leo M. Bean and Sons Funeral Home, Chili.

•Hughes, Margot M., died October 13, 2022. Born in Pforzheim, Germany to August and Caroline (Hutmacher) Metzger, she emigrated with her family to Rochester. She and Don Hughes were married at Christ United Church of Christ, and settled in Irondequoit. They welcomed two children, Kathy (Ron) and Ken, and five grandchildren, Justyn, Jenna, Emma, Aidan and Crawford. Margot was an active member in the Irondequoit and Chili Art Groups, her watercolors win ning awards throughout the years. Following Don’s death, The United Methodist Church of North Chili congregation became like a second family. Margot’s generous giving, her graciousness, and cheerful attitude will continue to set the golden standard for those who knew her.

Margot’s Celebration of Life will be held December 10 at 1 p.m. followed by a reception and time to remember, at the United Methodist Church of North Chili, 2200 Westside Drive Rochester, NY 14624. Margot requested any donations be made to the United Methodist Church of North Chili in her memory. Arrangemenets entrusted to the Leo M. Bean and Sons Funeral Home, Chili.

visiting the RMSC receiving food assistance (SNAP benefits) may visit at a reduced admission rate of $3 per person (in a group of up to four people) by presenting their EBT card. Rochester is considered a “Hub City” for Museums for All in participation with other local institutions that offer similar discounts through the program: Seneca Park Zoo, the George Eastman Museum, and the Genesee Country Village & Museum.

The RMSC has participated in Museums for All since its inception in 2019. Now, for the first time, discounted annual memberships will be available for Museums for All partici pants. Anyone receiving SNAP benefits is eligible to sign up for a $30 annual membership at the RMSC Museum & Sci ence Center Welcome Desk.

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•Beach, Charles L. “Chuck,” age 91, died December 4, 2022. He was born September 26, 1931 in Brookfield, NY, a son of the late Frank and Mary (York) Beach. Chuck served in the US Army during Korea. He was a dairy farmer and owned and operated Char-Joy Farms for many years; after raising cows, he raised goats. Chuck square danced for over 25 years and was a member of the Batavia Silver Stars. In addition to his parents, Chuck was predeceased by his wife Joyce; brother Eugene; sisters Clara Corbin, Anna Mary Beach; step-daughter Rhonda Yingling. He is survived by his loving companion of 32 years, Arlene Kirkwood; his son Peter (Maureen) Beach; daughters Paula (James) Dresser, Patricia O’Hara, Peggy Beach; grandchildren Christine, Julie, Andrew, Cynthia, Adam, Sara, Kaitlyn, Christopher, Ryan, Rebecca; 21 great-grandchildren; step-daughter Crystal Yingling; several nieces, nephews and cousins.

The family will receive friends at the Christopher Mitch ell Funeral Homes, Inc., 16650 State Route 31, Holley on Wednesday, December 14, 1 to 3 p.m., where his Memorial Service will be at 3 p.m. followed by Military Honors. Con tributions can be made to the organization of one’s choice in his memory. To share a special memory of Chuck, please visit www.mitchellfamilyfuneralhomes.com

•Johnson, Mary “Beth,” age 80, died December 1, 2022. She was born July 24, 1942 in Rochester, the daughter of the late Mary and Frank Voelkl. Beth was a member of St. Mary’s Church in Holley and the Clarendon Lions Club. She was a former employee of Westside Health, Action for a Better Community and the Holley Community Free Library. Beth is survived by her husband and best friend of 40 years, Kevin Johnson; daughter, Dawn Marie (Scott) Callaghan; son, Andrew Johnson; grandchildren, Sarah, Dan, Brian, Grace, Dillion; godchild, Theresa; and cat Hazel.

Her Mass of Christian Burial was held December 7 at St. Mary’s Church, Holley. Contributions can may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105 in her memory. Arrangements entrusted to Christopher Mitchell Funeral Homes, Holley. To share a special memory of Beth, please visit: www.mitch ellfamilyfuneralhomes.com

•Moore, David W., age 78, died December 6, 2022, due to a long battle with cancer. He was born October 22, 1944, in Clarendon to the late Cecil and Jessie (Davis) Moore. He was proud to come from a large family and he also created a large family with his wife of over 52 years, Rebecca “Hannah.” Dave was an avid Cleveland Browns and New York Yankees fan and proud of his Canadian heritage. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his siblings, Cecil, Ron, Kip, Zola Smith, Colleen Sauro and many other family members. David is survived by his loving wife Rebecca “Hannah;” children, Carmen (Wes) Sabo, Kathy Benoit, Debbie Saddewasser, Darlene (Dan) Orbaker, Jason (Tracy) Moore, Cecil Moore; grandchildren, Lee, Tyler, Amanda, Andrea, Colton, Caleb, Joshua, David, Brandon, Jake, Connor, Brendan, Dillan, Gavin, Tavish; eleven great-grandchildren; siblings, Robert Moore, Frieda Sabo, Vera Kingdollar, Betty Fulks, Bernice Smith, Sandy Kozlowski; many other family members, nieces, nephews and cousins.

Services for David will be held privately by invitation only. Memorial contributions in David’s name can be made to a lo cal fire department of one’s choice. Arrangements entrusted to the Christopher Mitchell Funeral Home, Holley. To share a special memory of Dave, please visit www.mitchellfamily funeralhomes.com

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•Standing, Carol B., died December 1, 2022 at age 85. She was predeceased by her husband, Charles; her son, David; and her sister, Joan Smith. She is survived by her children, Rob ert Standing and Barbara Jensen; her grandchildren, David Standing, Christopher (Chelsea) Standing, Brian Standing, Michael Jensen, and Ashley Jensen; her great granddaughter, Sophie; and her sister, Judith “Judy” Bailey. Carol worked for Northstar Bank and Bank of America where she was Head Teller. She volunteered for the LPGA.

Carol’s Graveside Service was held December 9 at Parma Union Cemetery. Donations can be made to the Friends of the Parma Public Library, 24 Main Street, Hilton, NY 14468 in her memory. Arrangements entrusted to the Thomas E. Burger Funeral Home, Hilton.

“We are excited to continue the work of providing access to RMSC experiences to our community by expanding the Museums for All program. Our goal is to inspire a better fu ture for all through curiosity, exploration, and participation in science, culture, and the natural world and this allows us to reach more people.” said Hillary Olson, President & CEO of the RMSC.

For more information on discounts provided at the RMSC, visit rmsc.org/visit.

For more information about Museums for All, visit muse ums4all.org.

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•Boyd, Jordan Daniel, died suddenly November 26, 2022, while sleeping. Predeceased by his brother, Austin J. Boyd and mother, Tracy (Anderson) Boyd. Survived by best friend and significant other, Parker Dodge; father, Ronald E. Boyd; grandmother, Doris E. Boyd; aunt, Rhonda E. Boyd; uncle William F. Boyd; several great-aunts, great-uncles, and nu merous cousins. Jordan graduated in 2006 from Holley Jr./Sr. High School and in 2010 from American University. He was a senior recruiter for Amazon Web Services.

The family will receive friends at the Christopher Mitchell Funeral Homes, 16650 State Route 31, Holley, on Saturday December 10, from 1 to1:30 p.m. followed by a time of shar ing. To share a special memory of Jordan, please visit www. mitchellfamilyfuneralhomes.com

•Ryan, Donald F., age 89, died December 4, 2022. Don was born March 20, 1933, a son of the late Franklin and Mabel Ryan. Mr. Ryan was the oldest active member of the Holley Fire Department, Fire Police and Fire Marshall. Don served in the US Navy during the Korean War. He enjoyed working on his farm and taking care of the waterfowl of which each one had a name. He also treasured his dogs. Don was predeceased by his loving wife of 66 years, Darl (Gillette) Ryan, sister-inlaw and brother-in-law, Sandy and George Bower, nephew, Edwin Bower and siblings, Jerry, Betty, Russell, Fredy and Lucille Ryan.Survived by his son, Kevin (Elaine) Ryan of Hol ley; daughter, Kelly Ryan Valente of Batavia; grandchildren, LeeAnna (Dan) SanFilippo, Nicholas (Carmen) Valente, Jesse (Ashleigh) Valente; four great-grandchildren; several nieces, nephews, cousins.

The family will receive friends at the Christopher Mitchell Funeral Homes, 16650 Route 31, Holley on Sunday Decem ber 11, from 1:00-4:00pm followed by his funeral service at the funeral home at 4 p.m. Interment will be in Holy Cross Cemetery in the spring with military honors. Contributions in his memory can be made to the Holley Fire Department, 7 Thomas Street, Holley, NY 14470. To share a special memory of Don, please visit: www.mitchellfamilyfunealhomes.com

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•Kludt, Beverly A. (Reamer), age 88, died December 2, 2022. She was born February 11, 1934 in Albion to Clayton and Grace (Clack) Reamer and was a life-long resident of this area. Bev was a member of Concordia Lutheran Church-Kendall since 1952, a lifetime member of the Kendall Fire Depart ment Ladies Auxiliary, and enjoyed golfing, crocheting, knit ting, baking and music. Mrs. Kludt was predeceased by her husband Harold Kludt. She is survived by her two children: Cheryl (Tom) Cole of Kendall, Gary (Linda) Kludt of Kendall; three sisters: Barb (Rudy) Kludt of Kendall, Sharon (Don) Wright of Brockport, Brenda (Don) Canaway of Brockport; four grandchildren: Matt (Jill ) Kludt, Lisa (Russ) Levett, Katie (Biagio) Zarcone, Bradley (Brooke) Cole; six great-grandchil dren; several nieces and nephews.

Family and friends are invited to attend Bev’s Funeral Service on Saturday, December 10 beginning at 11a.m. in Concordia Lutheran Church, 1769 Kendall Road, Kendall. Interment will be in Beechwood Cemetery. Contributions in her memory can be made to the church or the Kendall Fire Department, 1879 Kendall Road, Kendall, NY 14476. Ar rangements entrusted to the Christopher Mitchell Funeral Home, Holley. To share a special memory of Bev, please visit: www.mitchellfamilyfuneralhomes.com

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•Kulzer, Pauline N. (Nielsen), died November 30, 2022, at age 88. Predeceased by her parents, John, and Laura Nielsen; her loving husband, Richard A. Kulzer; sisters, Menna (Jim my) Berry, Elizabeth (George) Wagar, and Dorothy Owen; inlaws Archie and Margaret Kulzer, sister-in-law, Doris Skinner, and brother-in-law Jim Comfort. Survived by her children, Jeff Kulzer, Paula (Dave) Fielding, and Gloria (Cami) Kulzer; grandchildren, Richard Fielding, Wayne Fielding, David Field ing, and Sami Benge-Kulzer; five great-grandchildren; sisters, Jennifer (Wayne) Savage, AnnMarie Comfort; brother-in-law Allen Owen; and many nieces and nephews. She married Rich ard Kulzer on October 11, 1958. They raised their family in Spencerport. Pauline was nicknamed ‘Mabel’ by her kids and eventually grew fond of it. Pauline loved bowling and spent over 50 years on the same league in Spencerport that started as the ‘Wednesday Morning Housewives League’. A private Celebration of Life will be held in the early sum mer of 2023, date and location to be determined. Donations in her memory can be made at https://act.alz.org/site/TR/ Events/Tributes-AlzheimersChampions?pxfid=784656&fr_ id=1060&pg=fund

Brockport Lion Mike Schaffer , ready in costume for the start of the Brockport Holiday Light Parade on December 4.

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Bicycle Outfitters closing after 25 years in Brockport

After 25 years of meeting Brockport’s needs for two wheels, Russell S. Church III is closing Bicycle Outfitters on December 31.

Russell and Bicycle Outfitters have been fixtures on Main Street for a quarter of a century. As a Brockport native, Russell attended school in Brockport and rode BMX bikes on area tracks as well as nationally. He developed his other lifelong sport, hockey, playing in local youth leagues and on Brockport’s varsity team through to graduation. He continued to support hockey and played in the Sunday Brockport Zamboni League until Covid hit.

Russell’s transition to Bicycle Outfitters was BMX racing – his first love of the two wheels. He was 12 when he began visiting Track and Trail Bike & Ski Store for advice, parts, and repairs. At sixteen, he began to work there when it became Towpath and became both a bike and ski technician. After high school, he went to SUNY Canton, located close to the Adirondacks, and took his mountain bike, of course. After transferring to

Monroe Community College, he continued working at Towpath. Russell graduated from MCC with honors in business. In 1997 he purchased the Brockport Towpath but decided to concentrate on biking while continuing to offer ski and skate sharpening.

Bicycle Outfitters became an anchor on Main – first on North Main and, since 2002, at 72 Main Street.

Many remember Russell’s beloved yellow lab, Sprocket, who met every customer and welcomed all. He was devoted to Russell and even had three newspaper articles written about him and his unique presence on Main Street. Sprocket was a special part of the Brockport shopping experience until his passing in November 2016.

Many of today’s Brockport residents probably had bikes purchased from Bicycle Outfitters when they were kids. Now they consult Russell for their own children’s needs - purchasing birthday and Christmas bikes, accessories like helmets and pumps, and seeking needed repairs. Russell has guided numerous customers from first bikes to ones appropriate for their adult ability.

Several of Russell’s family members have moved from New York State to the western Carolinas. He believes that area will provide tremendous opportunities for his skills and interests with mountains, trails, lakes, and rivers. Thus, Russell plans to move south and relinquish the rigors of his professional snow plowing with its freezing and sometimes hazardous conditions. He will finish this year’s plow season on May 1, 2023, but will close the doors of Bicycle Outfitters at the end of this month.

Russell loves his Brockport family but looks forward to more time with his real family in the south and the opportunity to explore endless new biking trails.

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Brockport Artists’ Guild Winter Exhibit

The Brockport Artists’ Guild (BAG) will present its annual Winter Members’ Exhibit throughout the month of December in the Hart Gallery 27, located at 27 Market Street, Brockport. Watercolors, oil paintings, acrylics, collage, and three-dimensional mixed media art will be on display. Gallery hours are Thursday and Friday from 2 to 6 p.m., Saturday 2:30 to 6:30 p.m., and Sunday 1 to 4 p.m.

The Brockport Artists’ Guild is a growing resource for area artists. It was formed in 2010 by a group of local artists who wished to promote art in the Brockport area. Membership is open to all levels of artists and art enthusiasts. Its current members employ numerous art styles. For information, visit bagsite.org.

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Russell Church is closing Bicycle Outfitters at the end of the month. He plans to move south to be closer to family and looks forward to exploring new trails. 2017 file photo.

Russell’s dog, Sprocket, was a special presence at the shop. 2010 file photo.

stands beside Brockport’s living Christmas tree, a Norway Spruce, that was lit on December 4 at the conclusion of the Holiday Light Parade. Provided photo.

The CountryMax team is holding its holiday pet photo contest again this year. This popular event is open to all pet owners who visit a CountryMax Store and snap a photo in front of the in-store Christmas Spirit display.

Last year, more than 100 people (and their pets) entered the contest by submitting photos online at CountryMax.com. Over 1,000 participants voted, leading to donations totaling $2,000 spread among four upstate New York charities. Those same petfriendly charities will benefit again this year:

•Pet Pride of New York – A no-kill sanctuary for cats based in Victor (Petprideny.org)

•Purpose Farm – Baldwinsville-based organization pairing youths ages six to 18 with rescued farm, exotic, and domestic animals to help those young people gain purpose, confidence and knowledge (PurposeFarm.org)

•Friends Forever Animal Rescue – A non-profit organization in Pennellville focused on saving homeless, abandoned, sick, and unwanted pets…and helping them find forever homes (FriendsForeverNY.com)

•Heritage Christian Stables – A therapeutic riding program for children and adults that is based in Webster and serves the greater Rochester area (facebook.com/HeritageChristianStables/)

How does the contest work?

Customers take pictures of their pets in any CountryMax store then upload photos at CountryMax.com/2022Christmas-Spirit-contest. Based on how many votes are received by Christmas Eve, December 24, four finalists will move on to Facebook for

vote-offs. Up for grabs are multiple CountryMax gift cards, including a $200 grand price. Details and restrictions can be found on the CountryMax website.

For those who’ve never been to a CountryMax Store before, they feature items for large and small pet owners, homeowners, wild bird fans, equestrians, plus an extensive lawn and garden department. Not only do they stock toys and treats for all kinds of pets, but also uniquely “country” toys for kids, including Breyer® Horse toys and ERTL® John Deere® Truck and Tractor toys.

CountryMax Stores are family owned and operated, with 18 locations across upstate New York. Provided information and photo

SUNY Brockport recognized as a university

On December 1, SUNY Brockport announced that it has been formally recognized as a university. Interim SUNY Chancellor Deborah Stanley approved Brockport’s application to earn this recognition under the authority granted to her by the SUNY Board of Trustees.

While the university will continue to be known as SUNY Brockport, its official state education title will change from “State University of New York College at Brockport” to “State University of New York Brockport.”

“SUNY Brockport is proud to be recognized formally as a university, a recognition that is reflective of our robust, high-quality academic offerings at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. Our new designation appropriately represents the type of institution that we are today,” said SUNY Brockport President Heidi Macpherson. “But while our legal

name changes, our mission remains the same. SUNY Brockport is an inclusive learning community that inspires excellence through growth, engagement, and transformation.”

This recognition follows New York State Board of Regents’ new guidelines for what constitutes a university. These guidelines require institutions of higher education to offer registered undergraduate and graduate curricula in the liberal arts and sciences, including graduate programs registered in at least three of the following discipline areas: agriculture, biological sciences, business, education, engineering, fine arts, health professions, humanities, physical sciences, and social sciences. SUNY Brockport offers graduate level programs in seven of those disciplines.

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Service of the “Longest Night” at Hilton UMC

While for some it is a time of joy and expectation, for many in our community the Christmas season is full of pain and hurt. Hilton United Methodist Church is holding a Service of the “Longest Night” on Friday, December 16, at 6 p.m., to take time from the hustle and bustle to offer a witness to those who are struggling in the community. The service is held around the time of the winter solstice (the longest night of the calendar year).

Whatever season of life one finds themself in, all are welcome. The service is appropriate for those struggling with death, divorce, miscarriage, empty nest, addiction, and more. It is also appropriate for those who are willing to worship and pray in solidarity with those who are hurting this Christmas season.

Hilton United Methodist Church is located at 21 West Avenue, Hilton.

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The horses and riders travelled through the village along Union Street to the Gazebo. Pictured at right are (l-r) Jennifer Clark on Shorty, Jennifer Rogers on Merlin, Audrey Sears on Nancy, and Elizabeth Juba on Blush. Photos by Ray Kuntz Jr.

Happy Holiday Diversions

Legal Notice

Holley Central School District

NOTICE OF SPECIAL SCHOOL DISTRICT MEETING AND VOTE

HOLLEY CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT ORLEANS AND MONROE COUNTIES, NEW YORK

The Board of Education of the Holley Central School District, Orleans and Monroe Counties, New York (the “District”) HEREBY GIVES NOTICE that a special meeting and vote of the qualified voters of the District (the “Special Meeting and Vote”) will be held on Tuesday, December 13, 2022 in the foyer at the Middle/High School building at 16848 Lynch Road, Holley, New York, at 6:00 a.m., prevailing time, for the purpose of voting by electronic scan voting machine(s) upon the proposition hereinafter set forth. Polls for the purpose of voting will be kept open between the hours of 6:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m., prevailing time, on that day. This assumes that the polling place is open and can be safely accessed in accor dance with the terms of any prevailing law(s), executive order(s) or other directive(s) from controlling authorities that may be in effect on that day (in response to the continuing Covid-19 pandemic or for any other reason). If on December 13 the polling place can not be so accessed, or if the polling place is closed on that day due to inclement weather (or for any other reason), it is the present intention of the District that the Special Meeting and Vote will be held on the day on which the polling place is next open and may be safely accessed, with the voting hours remaining the same. In the event that the polling place is for any reason closed or not safely accessible on December 13, for whatever reason, voters are asked to please consult the District’s website for guidance on the timing of, and procedures for holding, the re-scheduled Special Meeting and Vote.

PROPOSITION NO. 1

CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT, 2022

Shall the following resolutions be adopted, to-wit: RESOLVED, that the Board of Education (the “Board”) of the Holley Central School District, Orleans and Monroe Counties, New York (the “District”), is hereby authorized to undertake a proposed “Capital Improvements Project, 2022” (the “Project”) consisting of the partial reconstruction and renovation of, and the construc tion of improvements and upgrades to various District buildings and facilities and the sites thereof, at an estimated maximum cost of $18,100,000, to implement various health, safety, accessibil ity and Code compliance measures that are required by the State Education Department in connection with any significant capital improvements project and various other measures that are gener ally described in (but are not to be limited by) the written plan for the Project that was prepared by the District with the assistance of LaBella Associates, D.P.C. (the “Project Plan”), which is available for public inspection in the office of the District Clerk, such work being anticipated to include, without limitation and to the extent as and where required, the particular elements that are described generally below. Proposed building construction and reconstruction work at the Middle School/High School is anticipated to include cer tain auditorium renovations such as updated house and theatrical LED lighting, rigging, sound system, stage front, projector, and por table stage riser; music rooms renovations; development of storage areas; and improvements to restrooms and custodial rooms. Other building condition upgrades are anticipated to include items such as a new loading dock stair and railing at the elevator, and masonry work. At the Elementary School, proposed building construction and reconstruction work is anticipate to include infilling an exist ing small courtyard for new STEM education space; removing the gymnasium stage and infilling with a classroom and instruction tech specialist office; reconfiguring the main office; and renovating kindergarten restrooms and laundry and custodial rooms. Other improvements are anticipated to include items such as music room flooring, ceiling, and wall sound panels upgrades; flooring in select classrooms and offices; asbestos abatement; and the development of a wrestling/cheer mat storage system. Other building condition upgrades are anticipated to include items such as exterior masonry work; window blinds; measures to address moisture issues in select floors and courtyard doors; and painting of lockers. Security en hancement upgrades are proposed at each school and are anticipat ed to include items such as reconfiguring main entries, creating se cure vestibules and installing illuminated exterior building signage to better identify school names and entrances. Multiple upgrades to building systems (including mechanical, electrical, and plumb ing improvements), are proposed at each school and are anticipated to include improvements such as classroom cooling measures and select other HVAC upgrades at the Elementary School, the in stallation of vestibule heaters at the Middle School/High School, and miscellaneous other electrical and plumbing improvements. Proposed site work is anticipated to include upgrades to athletic fa cilities including multiple improvements at the Woodlands portion of the campus including demolition of the existing bleachers and construction of new bleachers; the development of accessible park ing spaces and a walkway to the bleachers; upgrades to the exist ing soccer field lighting arrangements with the installation of new poles and LED lights; the installation of a new waterline; and the installation of a soccer scoreboard. Other athletic facility site work is anticipated to include track resurfacing and minor upgrades to existing athletic fields. Other site work and non-school building improvements are anticipated to include construction of a pole barn maintenance storage facility; a new roof on the maintenance build ing; a new roof and siding on the concessions building; the insula tion of a portion of the track storage building; minor Bus Garage renovations; and the installation of improved exterior wayfinding campus signage. Pavement and sidewalks work is anticipated to include the repaving and widening of Hawk Drive; the reconstruc tion of the maintenance building parking area; the repaving of Bus Garage parking areas; the development of new sidewalks at the Elementary School bus loop and cafeteria door areas, and sidewalk curbing; and the development of upgraded sidewalks in select loca tions at the Middle School/High School and stadium. If the bud get allows after receiving construction bids, or if other items are identified, additional similar renovations, upgrades and site work improvements could be undertaken. All of such work (or so much thereof as can be accomplished within the overall budget for the Project, once the construction bids are received) is to be undertaken at an estimated maximum cost of $18,100,000, and will include the purchase of original furnishings, equipment, machinery and ap paratus required in connection with the purposes for which such buildings, facilities and sites are used, and all ancillary or related work required in connection therewith, and the Board is authorized to expend therefor, including for preliminary costs and costs inci

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dental thereto and to the financing thereof, an amount not to exceed the estimated maximum cost of $18,100,000, provided that the de tailed costs of the components of the Project (as generally described in the Project Plan) may be reallocated among such components, or such components may be deleted, revised or supplemented if (1) the Board shall determine that such reallocation, deletion, revision or supplementation is in the best interests of the District and (2) the aggregate amount to be expended for the Project shall not exceed $18,100,000 and (3) no material change shall be made in the overall scope and nature of the Project; and be it further

RESOLVED, that the Board is hereby authorized to expend or ap ply toward the Project, during the current fiscal year of the District, $4,000,000 from the District’s Capital Improvements Reserve Fund, 2022; and be it further

RESOLVED, that a tax is hereby voted to finance the balance of the estimated maximum cost of the Project in an amount not to ex ceed $14,100,000, such tax to be levied and collected in installments in such years and in such amounts as shall be determined by the Board; and be it further

RESOLVED, that in anticipation of such tax, obligations of the District including, without limitation, serial bonds, statutory in stallment bonds, bond anticipation notes and/or lease/purchase obligations, or any combination thereof, are hereby authorized to be issued in the aggregate principal amount of not to exceed $14,100,000, and a tax is hereby voted to pay the interest on such obligations as the same shall become due and payable; and be it further

RESOLVED, that New York State Building Aid funds expected to be received by the District are anticipated to offset a substantial part of such costs, and such funds shall, to the extent received, be applied to offset and reduce the amount of taxes herein authorized to be levied.

NOTICE IS HEREBY FURTHER GIVEN that such Proposition No. 1 shall appear on the scannable ballot sheets to be utilized for voting in substantially the following abbreviated form:

PROPOSITION NO. 1 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT, 2022 YES NO

Shall the following resolution be adopted, to-wit: RESOLVED, that (a) the Board of Education (the “Board”) of the Holley Central School District, Orleans and Monroe Counties, New York (the “District”) is hereby authorized to undertake a proposed Capital Improvements Project, 2022 (the “Project”) consisting of the partial reconstruction and renovation of, and the construction of improvements and upgrades to various District buildings and facil ities and the sites thereof, to implement various health, safety, ac cessibility and Code compliance measures and various other mea sures that are included and generally described in (but are not to be limited by) the Project Plan that was referred to in the public notice of the vote on this Proposition, and to expend therefor an amount not to exceed $18,100,000; (b) the Board is hereby authorized to par tially finance the Project by utilizing $4,000,000 from the District’s Capital Improvements Reserve Fund, 2022; (c) a tax is hereby voted in an amount not to exceed $14,100,000 to finance the balance of the estimated maximum cost of the Project, such tax to be levied and collected in installments in such years and in such amounts as shall be determined by the Board; (d) in anticipation of such tax, obligations of the District are hereby authorized to be issued in the aggregate principal amount of not to exceed $14,100,000, and a tax is hereby voted to pay the interest on such obligations as the same shall become due and payable; and (e) New York State Building Aid funds expected to be received by the District in connection with the Project are anticipated to offset a substantial part of such costs, and such funds, to the extent received, shall be applied to offset and reduce the amount of taxes herein authorized to be levied.

NOTICE IS HEREBY FURTHER GIVEN that an Environmental Assessment Form has been completed for all of the anticipated work involved in the Project, which constitutes a Type I action under the State Environmental Quality Review Act (“SEQRA”), a thorough review of the Project’s potential environmental impacts has been undertaken, it has been found that the Project will not result in a significant adverse impact on the environment, and a reasoned elaboration of the SEQRA review and findings has been provided in a Negative Declaration.

NOTICE IS HEREBY FURTHER GIVEN that military voters who are qualified voters of the District may apply for a military ballot by requesting an application from the District Clerk. For a military voter to be issued a military ballot, the District Clerk must have received a valid ballot application by not later than 5:00 p.m. on Friday, November 18, 2022. In a request for a military ballot appli cation or ballot, the military voter may indicate their preference for receiving the application or ballot by mail, facsimile transmission or electronic mail.

NOTICE IS HEREBY FURTHER GIVEN that applications for ab sentee ballots may be obtained at the office of the District Clerk be tween the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., prevailing time, except Saturdays, Sundays and holidays. Completed applications must be received by the District Clerk at least seven days before the Special Meeting and Vote, if the ballot is to be mailed to the voter, or on the day before the Special Meeting and Vote, if the ballot is to be issued personally to the voter at the District Clerk’s office. The list of all persons to whom absentee ballots shall have been issued will be available for inspection in the office of the District Clerk, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., prevailing time, until the day set for voting, except for Saturdays, Sundays and holidays. No absentee ballot will be canvassed unless it is received prior to 5:00 p.m., prevailing time, on December 13, 2022, in the office of the District Clerk, 3800 North Main Street, Holley, New York.

Dated: October 17, 2022 Holley, New York

BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE HOLLEY CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT ORLEANS AND MONROE COUNTIES, NEW YORK

By:_____________________________________________ District Clerk

Legal Notice Town of Hamlin Hamlin Zoning Board of Appeals Public Hearing

Please be advised that the Hamlin Zoning Board of Appeals will hold Public Hearings at the Hamlin Town Hall located at 1658 Lake Road, Hamlin on Monday, December 19, 2022 after 7:00 p.m. with on-site inspections by the board beginning after 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, December 17, 2022 for the following:

PUBLIC HEARING RESIDENTIAL SKETCH PLAN PROPERTY SPLIT THOMAS MANN 179 CHURCH ROAD

Application of Thomas Mann, owner, Thomas Mann, seeking a property split located at 179 Church Road. This will be to split the parcel into 2 lots. One lot will contain the dwelling and the other parcel will contain the horse farm. Tax account# 015.03-1-7.11. This is in the R-VL zoning and the AG District.

PUBLIC HEARING AREA VARIANCE JEFF & JILLENA HAND 1757 BRICK SCHOOLHOUSE ROAD

Application of Jeff & Jillena Hand, owners, Jeff & Jillena Hand, seeking relief from Town Code§5207C to build a 24’ x 24’ outbuild ing to shelter their horse from the weather in front of the front foundation of their dwelling. The code states that a detached pri vate garage or carport or non-agricultural storage barn must be erected equal to or behind the front main foundation line of the principal dwelling or building on the lot and shall not be located nearer than 15 feet to any rear or side property lines, nor closer than 10 feet to any other building on the lot.

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

Further information may be obtained by calling 964-8181.

December 6, 2022

Norman Baase - Chairperson

Zoning Board of Appeals

Legal Notice

New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Notice of Complete Application

Date: 12/01/2022

Applicant: VINCENT ROVITELLI

Facility: SANDY CREEK MARINA ST RTE 19 - LAKE RD E FORK HAMLIN, NY 14464

Application ID: 8-2630-00022/00005

Permits(s) Applied for:

1 - Article 15 Title 5 Docks, Platforms & Moorings

1 - Article 24 Freshwater Wetlands

1 - Article 15 Title 5 Excavation & Fill in Navigable Waters

Project is located: in HAMLIN in MONROE COUNTY

Project Description:

The applicant is proposing to rehabilitate an existing marina facil ity with the replacement of wooden and earthen docking with a new floating 96-slip dock system, totaling 6,429 square feet. Included in the work will be the removal old dock structures, fuel tanks and two land peninsulas (each approximately 200 foot long) previously used for docking in the existing marina basin. Sheet pile will be placed at the landward extent of the each of the excavated peninsulas and excavated materials is to be used on site. Marina improvements will also include dressing of an existing driveway and parking area with crushed stone, with an approximately 3,500 sqft portion of the parking area in the regulated adjacent area of the Class 1 NYS freshwater wetland HM-1.

Availability of Application Documents:

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

State Environmental Quality Review (SEQR) Determination Project is an Unlisted Action and will not have a significant impact on the environment. A Negative Declaration is on file. A coordi nated review was not performed.

SEQR Lead Agency

None Designated

State Historic Preservation Act (SHPA) Determination

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

Coastal Management

This project is located in a Coastal Management area and is subject to the Waterfront Revitalization and Coastal Resources Act.

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

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

Availability For Public Comment Comments on this project must be submitted in writing to the Contact Person no later than 12/22/2022 or 15 days after the publication date of this notice, whichever is later.

Contact Person ROBERT B CALL NYSDEC 6274 E Avon-Lima Rd Avon, NY 14414

Homesteads for Hope opens Santa’s Workshop

The elves (apprentices) have been hard at work transforming Homesteads for Hope’s winter space into a retail operation. Homesteads for Hope received a generous donation of clothing and shoes, and have used the donation to create Santa’s Workshop. This “store” has given apprentices the full retail experience, including inventory, stocking, customer service, cash register, and money math.

Santa’s Workshop is now open for Homesteads for Hope members to come in and shop for the holidays. There is a nice variety of men’s, women’s and children’s clothing. It is tax free and shoppers can draw for a discount at the door. Cash and credit cards accepted.

Get out & grow!

Identifying conifers

by Kristina Gabalski

Conifers and other evergreens take center stage both during the holidays and all winter long in the landscape.

Conifer refers to needle-bearing trees that have cones for their fruits. Conifers are also commonly called pines, but not all needle-bearing trees are in the family Pinaceae. Additionally, the cedar family is a needle-bearing evergreen, but its fruit looks more like a berry than a cone. Eastern redcedar and pasture juniper – two species in the cedar family – also have berry-like cones with fleshy scales that have grown together.

In an article on conifer identification, Peter Smallidge, NYS Extension Forester and Director of the Arnot Teaching and Research Forest, Cornell University, says the genera within the pine family here in New York include pine (Pinus spp.), spruce (Picea spp.), fir (Abies spp.), hemlock (Tsuga spp.), and larch or tamarack (Larix spp.). Genera in the cedar family include cedar (Thuga) and juniper (Juniperus).

by Kristina Gabalski

Pines have needles that occur in clusters of two, three, or five. A cluster of pine needles is called a fascicle. The hard pines are a subgroup and include Scotch pine, jack pine, black pine, and red pine with two needles per fascicle. Pitch pine has three needles per fascicle. White pine is the only soft pine in the Northeast. White pines have slender needles which give the tree a soft-textured appearance. Pine cones have relatively few scales when compared to other genera of Pinaceae Pines do not like the shade; they grow best in the sun.

Spruce have the presence of sterigmata which are post-like structures or projections on the stem where the needles are attached. Spruce also have a four-sided needle that occurs singly on the sterigmata - not in clusters like pines. Native spruce have a greater density of scales on their cone and include black spruce, red spruce, and white spruce. Blue spruce and Norway spruce are also common. Spruce grow well in full sun, but tolerate some shade.

Fir have needles similar to spruce in that they attach singly to the twig, but fir needles are attached directly to the twig. Balsam is New York’s only native common fir and the three-inch upright cone has deciduous scales. Needles are flat and two-ranked or attached on the sides of the twig. Balsam fir is tolerant of shade and is commonly seen growing in the understory, Smallidge says.

Eastern hemlock resembles balsam fir except that the cones are small – marble-sized. The needles are two-ranked, but the tree also has miniature-sized needles that are sporadically attached to the upper side of the twig. Hemlock also tolerates shade.

Eastern larch has deciduous foliage and can be found growing in bogs. The clusters of foliage are attached to a small branch that does not extend. The cones are similar in size to those of the hemlock, but are held erect.

Northern white-cedar has modified needles. Smallidge describes them as keeled, meaning the needle is flattened and folded to create an edge along the center of the needle. The cones sometimes appear as miniature wooden roses. Northern white-cedar is tolerant of shade and sometimes grows in dense stands. Cedar is the most rot-resistant of all the conifers.

Finally, junipers have two different types of needle structures. One is linear and awl-like and the other is scale-like. Eastern redcedar (Juniperus virginiana) will reach tree-size. Pasture juniper typically is shrub-size and prefers infertile soil. It has the awl-like foliage in whorls of three.

The store is located at 50 Vantage Point Drive, Suite 3A, Rochester, and will be open through December 16. Store hours are Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 9 to 11:30 a.m. and 12:30 to 3 p.m. Stop in and give the elves the opportunity to demonstrate the skills they have developed.

The store has given apprentices the full retail experience.

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This conifer is a pine with needle clusters of two.

This conifer is a fir (Concolor) with single needles attached directly to the twig.

This conifer is spruce (Blue) with single needles attached to the stem via a sterigmata – needles are also four-sided.

Photos by Kristina Gabalski

Homesteads for Hope received a donation of clothing and shoes and has used it to create a Santa’s Workshop store that will be open through December 16.

Hilton’s Jeffrey Broadnax was the NYSPHSAA Class

Sportsmanship Award Winner for football.

Photo from @HiltonCadets on Twitter.

Sweden’s fall building department stats

The Town of Sweden’s Building Department issued eight permits for the installation of generators and five permits for woodstoves/boilers/fireplaces for the period of September 1 through November 30, 2022. Additionally, permits were approved for six signs, four home additions, four accessory/outbuildings, two decks, one hot tub, one pool, and one new

single family-home building permit. There were several permits for commercial renovation and assembly uses.

For more information about the Sweden Building Department, call 637-8684.

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learning opportunities. For more information about joining the Genesee County 4-H Program, contact the 4-H Office at genesee4h@cornell.edu or 585-343-3040 ext. 131. Enrollment forms are also available at http://genesee.cce. cornell.edu/4-h-youth-development/how-to-join-4-h. Provided information and photo.

Kisowera Primary School where money raised by Merton Williams Middle School students and staff helped fund the rehabilitation of a borehole that will provide clean water to the school and community.

Merton Williams school project provides water for 522 Ugandans

Last spring, the Merton Williams Middle School community raised $5,000 during their “One Drop at a Time” campaign to fund a rainwater collection system for a community in Uganda. The project reaped added benefits when additional funds raised were paired with another fundraiser to rehabilitate a borehole well at the Kisowera Primary School in Lukojo, Uganda.

Previously, families in Lukojo relied on water from a poorly performing borehole well. The rehabilitated borehole now supplies the community

with safe water from a pump depth of 130 feet. Approximately 522 students and staff use the borehole as one of their main sources of water and approximately 1,852 people live within a half mile of the borehole.

“You have helped transform so many lives through this project,” said Jess Alinaitwe, director of Community Partnerships for Ugandan Water Project. “We’re excited to be one day closer to celebrating the end of Uganda’s water crisis because of you.”

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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 Out reach 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: fpcbrockportof fice@gmail.com. Website: www.fpcbrockport.org. Handicap accessible. Hear ing 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 Mis sion: 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, includ ing Children’s Church, either in person or virtually via live-stream or record ing (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. Christmas Eve Service: December 24, 7 PM; also live streamed at https://chili-presbyterian.org. Christmas Day, December 25: Prerecorded Service by Pastor Brandi and Music Director Adam, Facebook Live Stream only see website); no in person worship.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, Pas tor 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 Congre gation of the American Baptist Churches. Our Building is Handicap Accessible and we offer Hearing Assistance during the Worship service. Everyone is Wel come to join our Church family!

HILTON UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

Making disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world by Fol lowing Christ; Connecting Generations; Transforming Communities. 21 West Avenue, Hilton, NY 14468, (585) 392-8761. Rev. Jennifer Green, pastor. Web site: 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. Service of the “Longest Night” on Friday, December 16, at 6pm. This service is for those experiencing pain and hurt at the holidays and those who wish to support them. Handicap Accessible.

HOPE CHURCH

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

LIFEQUEST COMMUNITY CHURCH

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

MORTON BAPTIST CHURCH

1152 County Line Road, Hamlin, NY 14464. Church phone 585-659-8459, email mortonbaptistchurch@yahoo.com. Pastor: Steven M Worrall, email pastorsteve712@gmail.com, cell 585-354-9779. Sunday Worship 10:30am. Sunday school is held during church service. Adult Bible Study is held on Wednesdays at noon, Choir practice at 6:30pm Wednesdays. Youth Group meets on Friday nights from 7 to 9pm. Our building is handicap accessible and visitors are welcome.

OGDEN 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 Face book Live. Bible Studies, Youth Group, Sunday School and outreach are available to all. Contact the church for more information and for links: ogdenpresbyterian@gmail.com; www.ogdenpresbyterian.org; 585-352-6802; 2400 South Union Street, Spencerport.

PARMA CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP CHURCH

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

PEARCE CHURCH

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

SPENCERPORT ASSEMBLY OF GOD

Located at 3940 Canal Road, Spencerport, NY 14559. We offer a place for people of all ages to encounter God through worship, fellowship and Biblical teaching so we can grow in our relationship with Jesus and make a difference in our community and the world. Services are: Sunday School at 9:30 AM. Sunday Worship at 10:30 AM. Enjoy a cup of coffee before service. Wednesday Bible Study for Adults and Youth Group meets at 6:30 PM. Prayer follows at 7:30 PM. Nursery is provided for all services. Handicap accessible. Samaritan Harvest provides free prepared and perishable foods every fourth Sunday of the month. Look for our special events at www.spencerportag.com or like us on Facebook. Phone: 585-352-5900. Cell: 585-363-8922. E-mail: Spencerportas semblyofgod@gmail.com. All are welcome.

SPENCERPORT FIRST CONGREGATIONAL UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST

Promoting the Christian way of life through service and stewardship to the community and the world. Look for the white steeple at 65 Church Street in downtown, Spencerport NY 14559. (585) 352-3448. Rev. Michael Sloan. We provide worship, educational and mission opportunities for children, youth, and adults. Worship services are Sundays at 10am live on Facebook and on site in our sanctuary. Worship is followed by Coffee Hour in Fellowship Hall. Sunday School for ages 4 and up is also available during service. Handicap accessible. Email: info@spencerportucc.org. Website: www.spencerportucc.org. Face book: Spencerport UCC.

ST. GEORGE’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH

Follow Jesus, Build Community, Serve Others in Love. We welcome all to wor ship 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 Tues days, live music, Sunday School, semi-monthly Youth Group meetings and numerous other community building events. We are handicapped accessible. Follow us on Facebook, look for us on the web at www.stgeorgehilton.org, and join us for worship and fellowship at 635 Old Wilder Road, Hilton, NY (across from Kelly’s Apple Farm). Our pastor is the Rev. Greg Kremer, 585-392-4099.

ST. JOHN LUTHERAN CHURCH

Pastor Chris Bode. 1107 Lake Road West Fork, Hamlin, NY 14464, 585-9642550, www.stjohnhamlin.org. Facebook: St. John Lutheran Church, Hamlin, NY. Sunday Services at 8:30 & 11AM. Church office is open 7:30AM-3:30PM, Mon day through Friday. For daily inspiration and Sunday services visit our Face book page or YouTube Channel. “To know Christ and to make Him KNOWN.”

ST. JOHN THE EVANGELIST CHURCH

Welcomes you to encounter our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ in His one, holy, catholic, and apostolic Church at 55 Martha Street, Spencerport, NY 14559. Join us for Holy Mass at 5 pm Saturdays or Sundays at 7:45 am, 9:30 am, and 11:15 am. Many great opportunities to learn about the Holy Bible, and groups for families and children of all ages, including Catechesis of the Good Shepherd (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.StJohnsChurchSpencer port.org. Email: sstjohnc@dor.org. Parochial Administrator: Fr. Justin Miller

ST. LEO’S CATHOLIC CHURCH

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

ST. LUKE’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH

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

ST. MARY’S CHURCH ST. MARK’S CHURCH

13 South Main Street, Holley 16789 Kenmore Road, Kendall Parish Center – Holley 638-6718, www.stmarystmark.org. 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 585-3924000. 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: Meet ing your child’s learning needs from age 2 through 8th grade. Call for a tour!

TRINITY LUTHERAN CHURCH & PRE-SCHOOL

191 Nichols Street (Rte. 31), Spencerport, NY 14559. Phone: 352-3143. Rev erend 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.tlcspen cerport.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 Face book, or find us on soundcloud.com/ucc-churchville. No matter where you are on your journey, you are welcome here. We are an open and affirming church and invite all. Food distribution for local families in need on the third Tuesday of each month from 4-5 pm. Look for our special events advertised throughout the year, or on our signboard at the front of the church. Call 293-1665 or stop by to talk with Pastor Bradley Klug any Wednesday 1-3 pm; e-mail us at unio nucc@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.