Ogden kicks off the holidays with inaugural Magical Celebration and Christmas Tree Lighting
It was a beautiful, crisp winter evening on Friday, December 6, for the Town of Ogden’s inaugural Magical Holiday Celebration and Christmas Tree Lighting Event. Families gathered at the Ogden Community Center for a festive evening filled with indoor holiday games, music, food, crafts, storytelling, a special visit with Santa, and, of course, the much-anticipated Christmas tree lighting. This year’s event combined elements of the Town’s Santa’s Magical Express Parade with the Christmas
“We are proud to have created an event that blends the tradition of our Santa Parade with the Town Tree Lighting, offering an evening that truly brings everyone together in celebration,” said Parks and Recreation Director Andrea Hansen. “What made this event even more special was the spirit of collaboration. Every department in the Town of Ogden contributed – whether through time, resources, ideas, or creativity. This collective effort perfectly captured the true essence of the season.”
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“The Town of Ogden’s successful Magical Holiday Celebration and Christmas Tree Lighting Event was a warm reminder of what makes our small community so special. It was an evening of fellowship, laughter and joy, and a chance to gather with friends and neighbors to celebrate and kick off the Christmas season,” said Ogden Town Supervisor Mike Zale. “Admittedly, I am not a Hallmark movie enthusiast, but I believe the Town of Ogden’s holiday event could give any Hallmark movie set a run for its money.
“I would like to thank our Parks and Recreation Director, Andrea Hansen, Town Clerk Noelle Burley, our Maintenance Department, and all our other town staff who worked hard to plan and prepare for this wonderful event. I would also like to extend my gratitude to the other organizations that volunteered their time to support this event. This was truly a collaborative effort, and this event would not have been possible without each and every one of you.
“Lastly, I’d like to thank everyone who came out to participate in this lovely event. I hope you had as much fun as we did! I would like to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year,” Zale concluded.
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Pictured are (l-r) Councilman Josh Hinman, Monroe County Legislator Robert Colby, Councilman Steve Toms, Town Noelle Burley, Councilman Aaron Baker, and Town Supervisor Mike Zale.
Local author explores lessons learned through his relationship with dogs
by Tami Raco
In his book, When the Dogs Bark , life-long westsider Bill Roushey, Jr. takes readers on a poignant journey through life, marriage, children, relationships, and his dad’s cancer battle. Through it all, dogs remained loyal and steadfast by his side,
are featured in the book, which spans the course of 26 years.
Roushey’s great-grandparents were the first generation to move to western Monroe County from Pennsylvania, laying their roots here for future generations. Bill graduated from Spencerport High School in 1975. He met his wife, Patty, when he was attending college at Robert Wesleyan, and they settled in North Chili where they raised their two sons. Bill spent many decades working in plastics manufacturing at Chili Plastics and then transitioned to a job in facilities management for his church, Pearce Memorial. He never imagined he would be the author of a book, nonetheless two. “It happened by accident,” Bill chuckled.
Bill first began writing to journal his relationship with his dad. His father was the one person who had the most significant influence on Bill’s life, but for a time in his young adult years, he abandoned his dad’s ideals and chose his own path. Years after having his own family, Bill and his dad grew closer. Their relationship became even stronger as they partnered to retrace their family history and genealogy. As their bond strengthened, Bill’s father was diagnosed with prostate cancer. “I kept journaling to express my feelings and to make sure I did not forget these moments with him,” Bill said.
Bill’s father lost his cancer battle at the age of 67. That led Roushey to self-publish his first book in 2006 called Junior’s Hope, memoir by a Father’s Son. “My mom was my biggest fan,” he said. The book sold a
modest 400 copies, but Bill did not write it with expectations other than to preserve the memories of his beloved dad.
Roushey says his life has been enriched by the relationships he had with his five dogs over the years: Sheba, Lady, Lucky, Maximus, and Jake. “I was profoundly affected by the death of my dog, Lucky, which led me to write about our relationship.” Lucky was an abandoned puppy found floating down the Erie Canal. Lucky’s life was saved when he was rescued, and eventually, he became an impactful part of the Roushey family.
As Bill began journaling his life events, he reflected on the impact that the love and loyalty he shared in his canine relationships had on the ups and downs of life and all that it taught him about life, marriage, children, and even his faith. These writings led to Roushey’s newest book When the Dogs Bark
“I realized humans can have a spiritual connection with their dogs just as a person can have a spiritual connection with another person or with God. It was a 15-year journey to author the book. I got busy with life and put the manuscript aside several times. Then one day I came to the realization that if I was going to call myself a writer, I better finish this manuscript,” Bill said.
When the Dogs Bark is now available at Lift Bridge Book Shop in Brockport, Higbie’s in North Chili, Amazon, and will be on Book Bub through December with a special 99-cent digital download. The book has already sold 3,000 copies and is a must-read for anyone who loves dogs.
Bill and his wife, Patty, live in North Chili with their two dachshunds, Brody and Herbie. When asked if he foresees authoring another book, Bill replied, “When The Old Man and the Sea meets For the Love of the Game might be my first fictional book.”
For more information on Bill Roushey, visit www.authorbillroushey.com.
Two nurses, a generation apart, share cancer survivorship and a wish to help others
by Leslie Orr, URMC
Alex Voglewede was 16 and the goalie of the Churchville-Chili varsity soccer team when doctors diagnosed him with acute lymphoblastic leukemia. On the field during the August 2016 preseason, he felt weak and noticed that his heart was racing. A coach sent him home and suggested that he see a doctor right away. A few hours later, he ended up in the pediatric emergency department at UR Medicine – and that very night, he found out he had cancer.
“It was a shock,” Voglewede says. A self-described type-A personality, he had ambitious plans that were instantly derailed. “At 16, I didn’t understand what having cancer would entail. It was a fast start, and by the next morning I had begun chemotherapy.”
The story behind the cancer diagnosis of Paul DeRitis was more drawn-out but just as unexpected.
Twenty years ago, DeRitis was a busy young father and husband, working as an operating room nurse on UR Medicine’s cardiology team. He had a cough that wouldn’t go away, and later, shortness of breath. Doctors initially thought he had asthma, but a subsequent chest x-ray showed a mass. The first biopsy was inconclusive. A second biopsy – conducted at his request by a young surgical fellow that he had befriended, Carolyn Jones, MD, who is now chief of thoracic and foregut surgery at University of Rochester –
revealed that Deritis had Hodgkin lymphoma.
This is a rare blood cancer that can result in tumors around the chest and neck.
He couldn’t believe what was happening.
“Have you seen the show Breaking Bad? I felt like the guy in the first episode,” he recalls.
“You know something is wrong. It’s like a dull numbness. But then you think: Wait! I’m a young guy, healthy. We had just bought a house and moved in, and I had a two-year-old and my wife was pregnant.”
Knocked off balance by the news, DeRitis and Voglewede nonetheless did what they had to do to move forward. One was treated in the early 2000s, and the other was treated 15 years later at Wilmot Cancer Institute’s Blood & Marrow Transplant and Cellular Therapies program. They each received a stem-cell transplant, an advanced procedure that replaces a patient’s unhealthy immune cells with healthy ones.
Today, Voglewede, RN, is 24, and DeRitis, RN, is 55 – and they share the bond of survivorship.
The experience also shifted their career goals to focus on helping patients at Wilmot.
A new career, a fresh perspective Voglewede decided to become a nurse after an oncology caregiver suggested it.
“Initially, I was interested in aviation and the military,” he says. “Nursing school was Plan C or D, but I’m glad I did it.”
He graduated at the top of his class and now
Alex Voglewede and Paul DeRitis share a bond of survivorship. Provided photo.
works on WCC6, Wilmot’s inpatient floor for stem-cell transplants – the same floor where he was treated eight years ago.
Many of his present-day colleagues helped to care for him when he was lying in a hospital room for 31 days during the Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays in 2016, feeling “crummy, fatigued, nauseous,” he recalls. Those nurses were by his side when the star goalie tried to muster the energy to kick a beach ball – but was so weak that he couldn’t do it.
Those same nurses helped him to survive serious infections and to walk out of the hospital, play soccer again during his senior year, and graduate high school on time. Now that he’s healthy, he says that working with cancer patients is certainly rewarding but it can also sting when treatment is not successful.
“It’s a unique, daily reminder that you’re not guaranteed anything,” Voglewede says.
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North Chili resident Bill Roushey, Jr. holds a copy of When the Dogs Bark. Photo by Karen Fien.
Bill Roushey, Jr. with his two dachshunds, Herbie (left) and Brody (right). Photo by Karen Fien.
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BOCES 2 CTE honors 2024 NTHS inductees
Fifty-four students were honored for their career and technical education achievements during the Monroe 2-Orleans BOCES Career and Technical Education National Technical Honor Society Induction Ceremony on November 14.
As a member of NTHS, the students will be empowered and developed in areas essential to their success in the future, known as the Core 4 Objectives: Career Development, Leadership, Service and Recognition.
Chapter criteria includes: an 85% or above average in their CTE program; an excellent attendance record; a high standard of personal conduct in their home school and at CTE; a CTE teacher recommendation; and be on track to both complete their CTE program and graduate at the end of the second year of their CTE program.
The 2024 BOCES 2 CTE NTHS inductees are:
•Brockport – Bella Bruno (Nurse Assisting and Associated Health Careers), Tyler Curtis (Computer Technology), Kyle Felice (Carpentry), Hailey Miller (Cosmetology), Grace Rowley (Nurse Assisting and Associated Health Careers), Noah Ryan
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•Churchville-Chili – Ryan Amico (Carpentry), Alexi Finnigan (Welding), Quinlan Hickey (Carpentry), George Gaffney (Medical Laboratory Assisting and Phlebotomy), Payal Gajmer (Dental Assisting), Nathanael George (Heavy Equipment Operation and Maintenance), Natalie Lindsay (Cosmetology), Calyse Russell (Medical Laboratory Assisting and Phlebotomy), Paul Sesnie (Residential and Commercial Electrical), Michael St. Denis (Carpentry), Emily Stanes (Cosmetology), Alexander Wojtylak (Welding)
•Gates Chili – Mark Leistman II (Residential and Commercial Electrical), Luna Luan (Computer Technology), Emma Pachla (Cosmetology), Elijah Torres (Welding), Ariel Travis (Criminal Justice)
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Given his own situation and youth, he volunteers to talk to other pediatric patients or young adults to offer encouragement.
“It helps me to connect,” Voglewede says. “Not too many of them have met long-term survivors.”
Paying it Forward to Colleagues and Patients
DeRitis’ long nursing career has taken him to several different areas of the University of Rochester Medical Center. But he landed back at Wilmot in 2018 as a nurse leader in apheresis, where high-tech machinery removes a patient’s blood stem cells in preparation for a stem-cell transplant.
“I’m able to walk them through the process and educate them on what will happen during their treatment,” he says.
DeRitis also has strong bonds with the nurses who treated him when he was sick.
He recalls their kindness and honesty as he took part in a clinical trial, relapsed, and
then underwent the transplant. One special colleague, Allison Vogel, RN, a coordinator on the transplant unit, was with him the day he was admitted to the hospital, and she also administered his stem-cell injection. “She’ll never have to buy another drink if she’s out with me!” he jokes.
With the perspective that 20 years of survivorship brings, DeRitis now enjoys “real conversations” with patients that involve ‘real questions and talking about their real fears.”
“It can be emotional,” he adds. “But I’m in the right place. I’m just paying back what they did for me.”
Rhona Henry Terrell, RN, MHA, nurse manager on WCC6, sees the goodness that DeRitis and Voglewede bring to patients at Wilmot—as well as the camaraderie they enjoy in the workplace.
“We take care of each other, as we take care of our patients,” she says.
Epilogue
DeRitis has worked at Strong Memorial
Hospital for 25 years now, with more than a decade in total at Wilmot. His career excellence has not gone unnoticed. He received the Denise Hartung Award for Clinical Excellence at URMC in 2009. He was also nominated for a 2024 Daisy Award, a distinguished nationwide program that honors nurses with outstanding clinical skill and compassion. His wife is a nurse at UR Medicine’s Heart Transplant unit, and together they have built a life with their three children. Voglewede’s cancer journey has been documented by the St. Baldrick’s Foundation, in the Democrat and Chronicle, and even in an appearance on the Megyn Kelly Today show in 2017. Lately, he has been able to put that behind him and chase his dreams as a healthy young adult. He got his own apartment last year, traveled to Alaska and to several countries in Europe in 2023, and is looking forward to a college friend’s destination wedding at St. John Virgin Islands.
“I’ve come full circle,” he says, smiling.
Contractors doing public work must now register with NYSDOL
Effective December 30, 2024, contractors and subcontractors who submit bids or perform construction work on public projects or certain private projects will be required to register with the New York State Department of Labor (NYSDOL).
Contractors must register before submitting any new bids or beginning work on a covered project starting December 30, 2024. Subcontractors need to register before starting new work on a covered project on or after that date. NYSDOL encourages all contractors and subcontractors to register as soon as possible to obtain a Certificate of Registration, to avoid potential delays in the bidding process or project schedules.
New York State Department of Labor Commissioner Roberta Reardon said, “Governor Hochul has been committed to transparency since day one of her administration and the new Contractor Registry embodies that commitment. It provides public funding accountability that will benefit law-abiding contractors and subcontractors while cutting off those who seek to exploit workers.”
To register, contractors and subcontractors must apply through NYSDOL’s Contractor Registry portal via NYSDOL’s Management System for Protecting Worker Rights (MPWR) on the Department’s website. All applications must be submitted electronically, and fees must be paid by credit card.
If approved, a Certificate of Registration will be issued electronically. Contractors and subcontractors are encouraged to download and print the certificate.
Registration is not valid until a Certificate of Registration has been issued, which could take several weeks. Incomplete or inaccurate applications could result in delay. If an application is not approved, contractors and subcontractors will be notified through the portal prior to an unfitness determination. Registrants will have the opportunity to address the issue causing the potential unfitness determination or request a hearing within 30 days of notification.
Each registration certificate is valid for two calendar years from the date of issuance. Contractors and subcontractors must
renew their registration at least 90 days before their current registration expires. They can access their Certificate of Registration or check the status of an application at any time through the Contractor Registry portal.
To inform contractors and subcontractors about the Contractor Registry, the Department is notifying building and construction trade labor organizations as well as various contractor groups so they can get the message out to their members. NYSDOL is working with other state agencies and providing standardized language and information to be included in new solicitations and bid packets for public work. The Department hosted several demonstrations of the system for various stakeholders. Guidance, helpful links and a checklist of required information and/or documents is available on NYSDOL’s website.
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Voters approve capital projects for Brockport and Spencerport schools
Brockport Central School District’s $65.98 million 2024 Capital Improvement Project passed with 477 votes in favor and 278 opposed.
“We are committed to implementing this project with transparency, efficiency, and the utmost care, always keeping the best interests of our students, staff, families and our community at heart,” Superintendent Sean Bruno said. “Thank you for believing in the power of education and for investing in the future of our Brockport Central School District. Together, we are building a stronger, brighter future for everyone.”
For more information on the project, visit https://www.bcs1.org/cip2024.
Spencerport Central School District’s 2024 Capital Project and Energy Performance Contract referendum both passed, with a total of
1,078 residents casting ballots. The final results are as follows:
Proposition 1: the 2024 Capital Project received 612 votes in favor (56.8%) and 466 opposed (43.2%).
Proposition 2: EPC bond financing received 711 votes in favor (66.1%) and 365 opposed (33.9%).
“Our academic programs and extracurricular activities are second to none, and this approval means we will be able to improve our physical spaces to match instruction and opportunities,” Superintendent Ty Zinkiewich said. “We are grateful to our community, knowing the positive impact this will have on our students.”
For more information on Spencerport’s project, visit https://www. spencerportschools.org/district/2024_ capital_project. Provided information
Learn how to guard against scams, frauds and ID theft
Have you ever received a phone call telling you a loved one is in trouble and needs money? Scammers can sound so believable and cause people to part with their hard earned money because they will do anything for their child or grandchild.
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To The Residents Of The Hamlin Morton Walker Fire District I would like to express my appreciation to the residents of the fire district who voted for me at the recent fire commissioner election allowing me to serve as fire commissioner for a five-year term. I will work as a team player to support our fire district officers and our firefighters and EMS volunteers. Thank you, Jerry Clement
those closest to you from scams, fraud and identity theft during a free presentation on Wednesday, December 18, from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Nativity Parish Center, 142 Main Street, Brockport. All are welcome and the facility is handicapped accessible. Provided information
Governor Hochul proposes Inflation Refund checks
As her first proposal for the 2025 State of the State, Governor Kathy Hochul has proposed New York State’s first-ever Inflation Refund, which would deliver about $3 billion in direct payments to around 8.6 million New York taxpayers statewide in 2025. This new refund would send a payment of $300 to single taxpayers who make up to $150,000 per year, and a payment of $500 for joint tax filers making up to $300,000 per year.
The announcement is one of several proposals to help address the cost of living that will be unveiled as part of the Governor’s upcoming State of the State.
“Because of inflation, New York has generated unprecedented revenues through the sales tax – now, we’re returning that cash back to middle class families,” Governor Hochul said. “My agenda for the coming year will be laser-focused on putting money back in your pockets, and that starts with proposing Inflation Refund checks of up to $500 to help millions of hardworking New Yorkers. It’s simple: the cost of living is still too damn high, and New Yorkers deserve a break.”
Governor Hochul is proposing this new Inflation Refund to help address the impacts of inflation on the cost of everyday goods in the years following the COVID pandemic.
In recent years, New York State has experienced growth in sales tax revenues that exceed historical averages. This growth has been driven largely by price inflation. With that in mind, Governor Hochul’s proposal will use that surplus growth to provide a onetime payment to New Yorkers. This payment would be granted to New York State taxpayer filers regardless of homeownership or parental status.
New Yorkers who recently filed tax returns will be eligible for the payment. Taxpayers who are single, head of household, or married filing separately, will be eligible if their income was no greater than $150,000. Resident couples filing jointly will be eligible if their income was no greater than $300,000.
Bob Duffy, President and CEO of the Greater Rochester Chamber, said,
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Some changes are being made at the Park Avenue railroad crossing in Brockport. The changes stem from a resident’s complaint that Mayor Blackman submitted to the Federal Railroad Administration, which oversees railroad safety on the nation’s railroads. This is particularly important because of the increased traffic on Park Avenue because of the Main Street bridge closure.
Unfortunately, due to the presence of overhead utility lines, a crossing gate cannot be installed unless the overhead
Blood Drives
•Upcoming blood donation opportunities: December 16, 1 to 6 p.m., Riga Town Hall, 6460 Buffalo Road, Churchville; December 18, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Seymour Library, 161 East Avenue, Brockport; December 18, 1 to 6 p.m., Hilton Fire Exempt Club, 137 South Avenue, Hilton; December 27, noon to 5 p.m., Gates Public Library, 902 Elmgrove Road, Rochester; December 31, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Chili Community Center, 3237 Chili Avenue, Rochester; December 31, noon to 5 p.m., Brockport Fireman’s Exempt Club, 248 West Avenue, Brockport; January 3, 1 to 6 p.m., Ogden Community Center, 269 Ogden Center Road, Spencerport. Schedule an appointment by using the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visiting RedCrossBlood.org, or calling 1-800-RED CROSS (1800-733-2767). For details on current incentives, visit RedCrossBlood.org/Gifts.
Donations Needed
•Genesee Valley Regional Comfort Cares is working to bring a comfort care home to eastern Genesee County. They are seeking volunteers and monetary donations as well as a half-acre property to build upon or a home in the Stone Church community to renovate. To get involved, email comfortcares585@ gmail.com. Tax deductible donations can be made to GVRCC Inc. and mailed to 6613 North Bergen Road, Byron, NY 14422. The organization’s employer identification number is 93-2490132.
Events & Entertainment
•The Gates Historical Society’s “Holly Days” will be held December 14, 15, 21 and 22 from 1 to 3 p.m. Visit the historic Hinchey Homestead, 634 Hinchey Road, decorated inside and out with eight trees decorated by various groups as well as other decorations. A $10 donation is requested from those 17 years old and older. Children are free. Vote for your favorite tree.
•St. John the Evangelist Church’s Christmas Festival is December 15 in the school gym after all Masses. Includes breakfast with Santa, giving tree, youth ornament sale, games and activities, Living Nativity, and special on-stage performances throughout the day. Masses are held at 7:45 a.m., 9:30 a.m., and 11:15 a.m. at 55 Martha Street, Spencerport. The school is located across the street.
•Chef’s Winter Craft & Vendor Show will be held December 15, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Chef’s Event Center & Party House, 1875 N. Union Street, Spencerport. Free admission. Over 50 vendors and crafters to enjoy. Food trucks, cocktails and local brews.
•Free meal at the Gathering Table on Sunday, December 15, noon to 1 p.m., at Brockport First Baptist Church, 124 Main Street. Featuring Shepherd’s Pie. Everyone is welcome to come and enjoy this delicious hot meal!
•Spencerport Fire District Santa Runs will continue through the holiday season visiting different streets in the community. Runs begin at 6 p.m. and are dependent on the weather and/or emergencies. Visit the Spencerport Fire District Santa Runs page on Facebook for the schedule and updates.
•The Penfield Symphony Orchestra will present a concert, “Holiday Classics,” on December 16, 7:30 p.m., at the Penfield High School Auditorium, 25 High School Drive, Penfield. Tickets can be purchased online at www.penfieldsymphony.org, by phone at 585-872-0774, and at the door on the night of the concert. Tickets cost $15 for adults; for students of any age with a student ID, $1. Group rates are available for parties of six or more.
•Learn how to protect yourself and those closest to you from scams, fraud and identity theft during a free presentation on Wednesday, December 18, from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Nativity Parish Center, 142 Main Street, Brockport. All are welcome and the facility is handicapped accessible.
•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.
lines are removed. Measures being taken include:
•An increase in signage by the tracks, particularly a “do not stop on tracks” sign (there is one at the Kenyon Street crossing, but not Park Avenue)
•The railroad signal lights were timed to flash 21 seconds before the train arrives at the edge of the roadway (20 seconds is the federal minimum). That is changing to 30 seconds to offer more warning to traffic.
•The speed limit for the train was 10 mph. The Falls RR Company, which owns and
operates the trains, has agreed to a temporary 5 mph speed limit.
•On December 11, NYSDOT added five seconds to the green light at the five corners so traffic does not back up as far as the railroad tracks on Park Avenue. Anyone who notices a traffic backup on Park Avenue to the tracks and beyond, is asked to notify village hall and include the time of the backup. If necessary, the stoplight can be further adjusted. Provided information
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•Churchville-Chili’s Varsity Vocals will perform their annual Christmas Concert on Saturday, December 21, 11 a.m., at Cobblestone Schoolhouse, 11 North Main Street, Churchville. Varsity Vocals will perform holiday songs and there will also be an audience sing-along during the concert.
•First Day Hikes offered at Hamlin Beach State Park on Wednesday, January 1. Guided hikes will be led by Hamlin Beach’s Environmental Educator at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. Meet at Shelter 1 where the Friends of Hamlin Beach State Park will welcome attendees with a warm fire and a hot beverage. There will also be a guided hike at Lakeside State Park at 10 a.m. Meet at the picnic pavilion in the Day Use Area. All are welcome.
Fundraisers
•BOGO Sale at Mainly Books, 24 Main Street, Hilton, during the month of December. Huge selection of children’s books, nonfiction books, puzzles, DVDs and CDs on sale, buy one, get one of equal or lesser value for free. Hours are Monday through Friday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Tuesday 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., and Saturday 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Proceeds support the Parma Public Library. Donations always welcome.
Government Meetings
•Brockport: Village Board – December 16, 7 p.m. at 49 State Street.
•Chili: Library Board of Trustees – December 17, 6 p.m. at 3237 Chili Avenue, New Community Center; Zoning Board of Appeals – December 17, 7 p.m., at Town Hall Main Meeting Room.
•Churchville: Zoning Board of Appeals – December 18, 7 p.m., at 23 East Buffalo Street.
•Clarkson: Planning Board – December 17, 7 p.m.; Zoning Board – December 18, 7 p.m. at Town Hall.
•Hamlin: Zoning Board of Appeals December 16 meeting is canceled.
•Kendall: Town Board – December 17, 7 p.m., at 1873 Kendall Road.
•Parma: Planning Board – December 16, 7 p.m.; Town Board – December 17, 6:30 p.m.; Zoning Board – December 18, 7 p.m., at 1300 Hilton Parma Corners Road.
•Spencerport: Board of Trustees – December 18, 4:30 p.m. at 27 West Avenue.
Health/Help
•Alcoholics Anonymous meetings are held at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, 14 State Street, Brockport, on Saturdays from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. in the Community Room and at the First Presbyterian Church, 35 State Street, Brockport, on Wednesdays from 6 to 7 p.m.
•A GriefShare group is meeting every Monday evening from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Spencerport Wesleyan Church, 2653 Nichols Street, Spencerport, until the end of December. Contact the church office at 585-352-3398 for information.
•The Spencerport addiction support group meeting for anyone touched by addiction is every Tuesday, 6:30 p.m., at Spencerport Wesleyan Church, 2653 Nichols Street. Park in the back, enter thru downstairs door and go all the way to the back and through a door to the back room. Call 410-8021 or 261-5280 with any questions.
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. Closed December 24, 25, 26, 31, and January 1. Digital Literacy of Rochester is at the library Mondays from noon to 3 p.m. providing technology assistance. Silent Book Club is Tuesday, December 17, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Lego Club for all ages is Thursday, January 2, from 6 to 7 p.m. Preschool Storytime with Mrs. Carlson resumes on Monday, January 6, at 10:30 a.m. Join to read, talk, sing, and play with friends. UR Medicine Mobile Mammography Breast Cancer Screening event is Wednesday, January 8, from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Call 1-844-870-0002 or email mammovan@urmc.rochester.edu to schedule an appointment. Register for programs online through the library calendar at https://calendar. libraryweb.org/calendar/Hamlin. For more information, call 964-2320 or visit the library’s website or Facebook page.
•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. •The Ogden Farmers’ Library, 269 Ogden Center Road, Spencerport, is open Monday 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Tuesday through Thursday 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., Friday and Saturday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (every third Friday
opening at 10 a.m.). The library will be closed for the holidays December 24, 25, 26, 30, and January 1. Adult events: Genealogy Club – December 27 at 2 p.m.; Winter Mitten Painting – January 4 at 11 a.m. Call 585-617-6181 to register. Find Kids & Teen events at ogdenfarmerslibrary.org.
•Parma Public Library, 7 West Avenue, Hilton is holding the following events (no registration unless indicated): Baby Storytime & Sensory Play – Tuesday, December 17, 10:30 to 11 a.m., recommended for ages 0 to 3. Tech Tutor – Tuesday, December 17, 1 to 3 p.m. Get one-on-one help with your device during these drop-in hours. All Ages Storytime – Wednesday, December 18, 10:30 to 11 a.m., recommended for ages 2 to 5. Paint: Cozy Snow and Mittens – Thursday, December 19, register for either 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. or 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Create a cozy snow and mittens scene on canvas with acrylic paint. Early Childhood Music Class – Monday, December 23, 10:30 to 11 a.m., geared towards children aged 0 to 4 with their caregivers (siblings welcome). Alicia from Roberts Community Music School will bring songs, movement, books and instruments. The library will be closed December 24 and 25. Lego Club – Thursday, December 26, 5:30 to 7 p.m., for all ages. Hot Cocoa and Crafts – Friday, December 27, 1 to 3 p.m., recommended for ages 5 to 12 (siblings and families welcome). Drop in for a mug of hot cocoa and partake in some winter-themed crafts. For information, call 392-8350 or visit www. parmapubliclibrary.org.
•This is a sample of programs held at the Seymour Library, 161 East Avenue, Brockport, 637-1050. For complete information, visit seymourlibraryweb.org. Programs marked with an * require advance registration. Pomander Orange Ornaments – Monday, December 16, 4:30 to 5 p.m., for ages 5 to 12.Use cloves to make fragrant designs on oranges to last the whole holiday season. Storytime Safari with Seneca Park ZooMobile – Tuesday, December 17, 11 to 11:30 a.m., for all ages. Program combines an animal storybook and an ambassador-animal meetand-greet. December theme is Seasons. American Red Cross Blood Drive – Wednesday, December 18, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Teen/Tween Cozy-Up Subscription Box – Wednesday, December 18, 4 to 8 p.m. Receive hand-selected titles, snacks, and goodies to get through the chilly winter days. Attack of the Gingerbread Army! – Wednesday, December 18, 5:30 to 6:15 p.m., for ages 9 to 12. Create a gingerbread army person to defend the library. Homeschool Hour: RMSC Lights and Colors* – Thursday December 19, 1 to 2 p.m., for ages 5 to 12. Explore and experiment with colors in this RMSC program. Himmeli Star Mobile* – Friday, December 20, noon to 2 p.m.
Meetings
•Brockport Fire District meets the first and third Monday of the month (December 16), 6:30 p.m., at Station #3, 191 West Avenue, Brockport. •The Hamlin Lions Club meets every first and third Tuesday, 6 p.m., at the Farmers Table, 1700 Lake Road, Hamlin. Call President Lion Randy Paap at 585-370-4420 to find out how you can get involved.
•The Hubbard Springs Garden Club of Chili meets the third Monday of each month (September through June), 6:30 p.m., at the Chili Recreation Center, Room 212, 3237 Chili Avenue. New members welcome. Contact Maryann Wagner (President) at 585-766-1077, for more information.
School Boards
•Brockport Central School Board of Education meets Tuesday, December 17, 6 p.m., in the District Office Board Room. Updated information at www.bcs1.org.
Social & Professional
•Northeast Organic Farming Association of New York’s 43rd Annual Winter Conference will be held Saturday, January 18, 2025 at SUNY Morrisville. Focused on building resilience in the face of a changing climate, the conference will feature more than 25 educational workshops and events, the Farmer of the Year keynote, an engaging trade show, evening entertainment, the In Living Color BIPOC Affinity Space, and more. Visit htps://nofany.org/2025conference/ for information and to register.
Volunteer Opportunities
•The Brockport Food Shelf is in need of volunteers, especially for the days they have to unload their deliveries. The application to volunteer can be found at https://www.brockportfoodshelf.org/ volunteer/.
Dolores M. Beaney
BROCKPORT – Dolores M. Beaney died December 3, 2024, at age 94. She is predeceased by her husband, Mervyn Beaney; parents, Flora and Elmer Odell; brother, Roger Odell; niece, Lynn Odell. Dolores is survived by her children, Gail Winkler of Holley, Mark Stephens of Holley, Laurie (Andrew) Mangold of Fair Oaks Ranch, TX, Brenda (Robert Franco) Stephens of Raymond, ME, Jill Beyer of Waterford, MI; stepchildren, William (Kathryn) Beaney of Hilton, Paul (Michelle) Beaney of FL, Elaine Beaney of Rochester; nephews, Michael and Timothy Odell; 21 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren. Dolores enjoyed making a home, traveling and in later years, doing word puzzles. She also enjoyed her constant companion “Kitty.” No Services are planned at this time. Arrangements entrusted to Walker Brothers Funeral Home, Spencerport.
Marvin T. Duryea
Brockport/Florida – Passed away peacefully November 22, 2024, at the age of 91. Marv was pre-deceased by his wife, Barbara, parents, Thomas and Alva Duryea and his brother Erwin “Ike” Duryea. He is survived by his companion Jeanette, niece Charlene Duryea, along with many dear friends.
Marv graduated from the State University of New York at Brockport intending to be a teacher, but instead found himself an entrepreneur owning multiple properties and businesses in the Brockport area. Marv was a proud veteran of the Air Force serving 4 years. He was a Charter Member of the Brockport Ambulance Corps and a life member of Brockport Exempt Volunteer Firemen’s Benevolent Association.
Marv enjoyed splitting his time between Florida and New York. Some of his best memories were of his time spent in the 1000 Islands. He had a fondness for cars and could often be found taking a cruise just to pass the time. Services will be announced at a later date. Arrangements entrusted to Fowler Funeral Home
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•Maynard, Kent S., died December 4, 2024. Kent was predeceased by his parents, Diane and Larry Maynard. He is survived by his son, Kyle; brothers Scott (Carol) and Mark (Tina); nephews, Nick (Cheryl), Alex (Jen); niece, Haley; many extended family members and special friends. Kent enjoyed cooking and had a strong passion for cars (especially fast cars). Kent fought Glioblastoma with courage, never once complaining and never lost his sense of humor, always having a zinger or two to share.
Calling hours will be observed December 14, from 1 to 3 p.m. at Fowler Funeral Home Inc., Brockport. Contributions can be made to the Wilmot Cancer Institute in his memory.
•Pennington, Cynthia Ann, died November 28, 2024 at age 70. She was predeceased by her parents Richard H. Pennington and Doris Holbrook, and her husband Keith Allan Weiss of Steubenville, Ohio. She was born on Long Island, grew up in Port Washington, NY, and spent the majority of her adult life as an aide to mentally disabled high school students within the San Francisco school system before moving to Brockport after the death of her husband. She is survived by her brothers Richard (Peggy) and Bruce (Taysie) Pennington; her sister Jennifer (Richard) Miller; several nephews and nieces (Anastasia, Zoe, Mya, Anna and Christoper) ; great-nieces (June and Elsa);and her loving cat Penelope. During her life, Cynthia had a passion for our national parks, visiting many of them, and reading.
Donations in her memory can be made to the Community Clothesline in Brockport. Arrangements entrusted to Fowler Funeral Home, Brockport.
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•Van Aernum, Margaret A., died December 6, 2024 at age 95. “Midge” was born March 18, 1929, in Fancher. She was predeceased by husband, Hurley L. Van Aernum; parents, Harry and Amelia Bower; brothers, Paul, William, Edwin, Harry and George; sisters, Mary, Louise and Betty; and great grandson Reid. She is survived by her sister, Virginia; children, Richard (Pamela) Van Aernum, David (Toni Marie) Van Aernum and Lewis (Donna) Van Aernum; grandchildren, Jeannine (Ryan), Justine, Kyle (Jaime), Jason (Nikki), Sara (Jordan), Rachel, Zachary (Stephanie), Michelle (Robert), Justin (Nikki); 19 great grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. Midge was a devout Catholic and lived a meaningful life of love and compassion. She was beyond generous and showed a desire to help those in need. Her genuine smile, positive outlook on life and consistent love thy neighbor mentality will always be remembered. Her Funeral Mass will be held December 19 at 10 a.m. at St. Martin de Porres at St. Vincent, 11 North Main Street, Churchville. Private interment. Donations can be made to St. Vincent DePaul Church, 11 North Main Street, Churchville, NY 14428 in her memory. Arrangements entrusted to Walker Brothers Funeral Home.
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•Wise, Florence Mae “Flo,” died December 6, 2024 at age 83. She was predeceased by her parents, Willard and Carrie Parker; her son, Stacey Wise; and her long-time loving companion, Ronald Davies. She is survived by her sons, Lester (Wendy) Wise Jr. and Scott (Sue) Wise; her five grandchildren, Branden (Mary) Baxter, Melissa Baxter, Cody Wise, Lester (Leah) Wise, and Andrew (Jon) Wise; her seven great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. She was a baker for many years. Flo eventually opened her own bakery business in her home. She then started working at Sweetie Pies Bakery in North Chili, which she purchased and owned for nearly 20 years. She enjoyed writing short stories and being a Clown called “Percey Polywoggal.” She was a long-time member of the Hilton United Methodist Church.
purchase of many antique cars, and a love for Nascar. Jack proudly served in the United States Army as a military policeman.
Family and friends are invited to call on Friday, December 20, 2024, from 4 - 7 pm at the Thomas E. Burger Funeral Home, Inc., 735 East Avenue, Hilton, New York. Jack’s Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, December 21 at 10:00 a.m. followed by Military Funeral Honors and Committal Service in Parma Union Cemetery in Hilton, New York. In lieu of flowers, kindly consider making a donation online to the Wilmot Cancer Institute, 601 Elmwood Avenue, Rochester, NY 14642 in Jack’s name.
Family and friends are invited to attend Florence’s Memorial Service 11 a.m. on Saturday, January 4, 2025 at the Hilton United Methodist Church, 21 West Avenue, Hilton. Donations can be made to World Vision, P.O. Box 9716, Federal Way, WA 98063 in Florence’s memory. Arrangements entrusted to the Thomas E. Burger Funeral Home, Hilton.
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•Ging, David, died November 30, 2024 at age 71. Beloved father to James and his wife Sarah, uncle to Sandy and her wife Mary Beth, Nicole and her husband Derek, Melissa and her fiancé John, Ellis, Danielle, and Amanda; and great uncle to John; brother of Terry, Linda, Tim and his wife Kathy, and Judy and her husband Oula. As a labor mediator for the EEOC, David skillfully resolved disputes, and as an investigator, he worked tirelessly to uphold civil rights for the people of Buffalo. He leaves behind a legacy of laughter, generosity, and unforgettable memories. David’s humor, kindness, and playful spirit have left an indelible mark on all who knew him.
The family will hold a private memorial. Donations can be made to: Center For Youth, 905 Monroe Avenue, Rochester, NY 14620 in his memory. Arrangements entrusted to the Christopher Mitchell Funeral Home of Holley. To share a special memory of David, please visit www.mitchellfamilyfuneralhomes. com.
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•Mears, Gary William, died December 6, 2024 at age 69. He was predeceased by his parents, William and Eleanor Mears; and his long-time companion, Barbara Effing. He is survived by his sisters, Cheryl (Tom) Sietmann, Debra (Shawn) Johnston, and Kristin (John) Smith; his several nieces and nephews; his “band family;” and his cat, “Lucky.” Gary was an auto mechanic by trade. He was a sports fan, particularly enjoying ice hockey. He loved music and playing his guitar.
Interment will take place in the spring of 2025 in Falls Cemetery. Donations can be made to Craig Goodrich Animal Shelter, 80 Railroad Avenue, Hamlin, NY 14464 in his memory. Arrangements entrusted to the Thomas E. Burger Funeral Home, Hilton.
Dianne Reber
Dianne Reber, born August 31, 1941, passed away on November 27, 2024. An elegant, loving, and generous soul, she was known for her radiant smile and her unwavering devotion to her family and faith.
Now in heaven, she is reunited with several beloved family members, including her mother, brother, and grandson, Connor.
She is survived by her devoted husband of 63 years, Merlin Reber; her children: Scott (Karen) Reber, Heidi (Steve) Feenstra, and Sean (Brenda) Reber; and her grandchildren: Jacob (Laurie) Reber, Emily (Nick) Lazor, Luke (Brandon) Reber, Mitchell (Angela) Rende, Sam Rende, Spencer Feenstra, Emma Feenstra, and Karensa Reber; and her great-grandchildren: Lewin and Wells Reber, Taytum Lazor, and Arlo Nugent.
Dianne dedicated her life to the service of others, working as a nurse in various hospitals before becoming the well-loved school nurse at Chestnut Ridge Elementary School. Her warmth, compassion, and selflessness left an everlasting mark on everyone she cared for, both within her family and in the community.
Family and friends are invited on January 11, 2025 from 12-2 pm at Pearce Memorial Church for calling hours. A private service and burial will be held for the family at a different time.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to St. Jude’s in Dianne’s memory.
Walter Clayton Cady
SPENCERPORT – Walter Clayton Cady, age 81, of Quebeck, Tennessee, died December 5, 2024. Walter was born April 19, 1943, in Rochester, to the late Clayton Briggs Cady and Emma Leona Allen Cady. He grew up on the family farm in Spencerport. He graduated high school in 1962 and served four years in the US Navy. He retired from Eastman Kodak Company in Rochester after over 30 years. Walter was a member of First Baptist Church of Sparta, TN for over 20 years. In addition to his parents, he is preceded by his sister Jean Louise Cady, sister-in-law, Nancy Steger. Surviving family include his wife of 30 years, Mary Cady; mother and father-in-law, Nancy and George Steger; brother-in-law, George (Christine) Steger; son, Brian (Tammy Fisher) Cady; daughter, Kristin (Darryl) Willams; stepson, James (Ngoc Kieu) Alderson; stepdaughter, Krystal (David Nacco) Alderson; grandchildren, Brian Cady, Jr., Victoria Cady, Claire Hensley, Carly Hensley, Jaysn Polito, Colin Nacco, Kayley and Vivienna Alderson; several great grandchildren.
Walter’s wishes were to be cremated. No services are scheduled at this time. In honor of Walter’s life, donations can be made to Leukemia and Lymphoma Research Foundation.
Online condolences may be made to the family at oaklawnmemorial.com
Gene Sherman
SPENCERPORT – Gene Sherman, aged 86, passed away on November 29, 2024, in Spencerport, New York, after a peaceful departure at Unity Hospital following a fall. Born on December 12, 1937, to John and Helen (Conway) Sherman.
Gene retired in 1991 from the Eastman Kodak Company’s Paper Sensitizing Division. During his retirement years, he was a resident of The Plantation at Leesburg, Florida, alongside his wife, Bette. There, he enjoyed golfing and cherished the friendships he and Bette developed. His commitment to community service was evident through his foundational role as a medic/ driver with the Spencerport Volunteer Ambulance.
Gene is survived by his wife, Bette (Kingsbury); daughter, Susan Kingston; grandchildren, Mark (Jennifer) Kingston, and Jennifer Bergen (Mike Dean); great-grandchildren, Ryan, Jacob, Chase, Maddie, Laina, and Landon; and special cousin, Tim (Annette) Wiebeld, He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Helen Sherman; brother, Richard; son-in-law, George Mark Kingston II; and Aunt Bette C. Wiebeld.
Following his wishes, no services will be held. A family remembrance will be held at a later date to honor his memory. Those wishing to make a charitable contribution to Gene’s memory are encouraged to donate to Gates (Spencerport) Ambulance or the Spencerport Fire Department, in his memory.
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Christmas Worship Services
Pictured are: (l-r) Medical Laboratory Assisting and Phlebotomy teacher Jim Payne; Medical Laboratory Assisting and Phlebotomy student Savannah Wehner; Dental Assisting student Payal Gajmer; and Dental Assisting teacher and SkillsUSA Lead Advisor Jennifer Probst.
Future leaders pave their way with SkillsUSA
Learning isn’t just happening in the classroom for two BOCES 2 CTE students. Dental Assisting student Payal Gajmer (Churchville-Chili) and Medical Laboratory Assisting and Phlebotomy student Savannah Wehner (Spencerport) have been honing their leadership skills through statelevel SkillsUSA positions. Gajmer and Wehner serve as New York State Reporter and New York Area 1 Vice President, respectively.
The BOCES 2 CTE duo has invested time and dedication to learn-
ing the SkillsUSA organization and further developing their leadership abilities, including sessions at the national conference this past spring and a week-long training over the summer. In September, they traveled to Washington, D.C. to advocate for CTE through meetings with elected officials. In November, Wehner and Gajmer assisted in facilitating the SkillsUSA Fall Leadership Conference for 400 participants. Provided information and photo
Increased Trusted Traveler Program interview availability in Niagara Falls
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Buffalo Field Office will have increased Trusted Traveler Program appointment availability at its Niagara Falls Enrollment Center now through May 31, 2025.
Global Entry is a CBP Trusted Traveler Program that allows expedited clearance for pre-approved, low-risk travelers upon arrival in the United States. Members enter the United States by accessing the Global Entry processing technology at selected airports. Travelers must be pre-approved for the Global Entry program. All applicants undergo a rigorous background check and in-
person interview before enrollment. Conditionally approved Global Entry applicants of CBP’s Trusted Traveler Programs can complete the interview portion of the enrollment process at the Niagara Falls Enrollment Center, 2250 Whirlpool Street, Niagara Falls, NY 14305. Appointments are available on Mondays and Saturdays from 4 to 8 p.m., and Sundays from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Visit CBP’s Trusted Traveler Programs site at https://ttp.dhs.gov for exact locations of processing, hours of operation, and to schedule an interview. Provided information
Chicken wing math
Mrs. Hardenbrook’s class at ByronBergen Elementary School has been working on “chicken wing math.” At the end of each week, they choose a math problem based on their comfort level with that week’s lessons. They can choose “mild,” “medium,” or “spicy” – a much more challenging question. Mrs. Hardenbrook was secretly keeping track of how many kids attempted to do a “spicy” problem. When over two dozen “spicy” problems had been completed, the class was rewarded with lunch in the classroom
and an extra side of Ralph and Rosie’s chicken wings. The concept of the mild/medium/ spicy choice comes from Building Thinking Classrooms by Peter Liljedah. Mrs. Hardenbrook added a chicken wing twist to make it more enticing and, being a Bills fan, she chose a Buffalo staple treat. The goal is to encourage students to continuously push themselves to higher levels of thinking.
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class received a tasty chicken wing reward for solving some “spicy” math problems. Provided photo.
TOWN OF CLARKSON
LIBRARY BOARD OPENING
Applications are now being accepted for Seymour Library Board of Trustees. The volunteer trustee will represent the Town of Clarkson starting January 2025 for a 5-year term. Full job description is available on the Town of Clarkson website main page under Quicklinks, at the Town Hall or contact Susan at 637-1130 to have it emailed. Interested residents of the Town of Clarkson may submit a Letter of Intent no later than Friday, December 20 to Susan Henshaw, Town Clerk, 3710 Lake Road, P.O. Box 858, Clarkson, NY 14430 or townclerk@ clarksonny.org.
TOWN OF CLARKSON
All Town Offices and Departments will be closing at Noon on Thursday, December 19 for our employee Christmas Party
Happy
Holidays
Thank You
General Notice
The Town of Clarkson wishes to thank the Wood family for graciously hosting the Umpteenth Annual Children’s Christmas Party at beautiful Whitehall Mansion last weekend. You helped make this annual event memorable for the children and families in our community.
Wishing everyone a very safe and Happy Holiday Season!
LegaL NoticeS
Town of Kendall (Owner) is requesting Bids for the construction of the following Project:
Bids for the construction of the Project will be received at the Town of Kendall’s Town Hall located at 1873 Kendall Road, Kendall, New York 14476 at 10:00 am local time on Thursday, January 16, 2025. At that time the Bids received will be publicly opened and read.
The Project includes the following Work:
Contract 1 – Includes, but not limited to installing approximately 42,000 linear feet of low-pressure sewer main (LPSM), associated flushing and air release manholes, approximately 293 individual grinder pumps and control panels, LPS sewer laterals, curb/check valve kits, connecting gravity sewer laterals to new grinder pumps, and demolishing existing septic tanks.
Contract 2 –includes, but not limited to installing approximately 26,000 linear feet of sewer force main, approximately 3,500 gravity sewer, sewer manholes, and three sewer pump stations.
Separate Bids will be received for the following Contracts:
Contract No. Description of Contract 1 Low Pressure Sewer Main & Grinder Pumps 2 Force Main and Pump Stations
Owner anticipates that the Project’s total bid price will be approximately $14,100,000 (Contract 1 + Contract 2) Obtaining the Bidding Documents
Information and Bidding Documents for the Project can be found at the following designated website: https://rotoliteelliot.com
Bidding Documents may be downloaded from the designated website. Prospective Bidders are urged to register with the designated website as a plan holder, even if Bidding Documents are obtained from a plan room or source other than the designated website in either electronic or paper format. The designated website will be updated periodically with addenda, lists of registered plan holders, reports, and other information relevant to submitting a Bid for the Project. All official notifications, addenda, and other Bidding Documents will be offered only through the designated website. Neither Owner nor Engineer will be responsible for Bidding Documents, including addenda, if any, obtained from sources other than the designated website.
The Issuing Office for the Bidding Documents is: Rotolite Elliot, 1 Grove Street, Pittsford, NY 14534
Prospective Bidders may obtain or examine the Bidding Documents at the Issuing Office on Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:30 am and 4:00 pm, and may obtain copies of the Bidding Documents from the Issuing Office as described below. Partial sets of Bidding Documents will not be available from the Issuing Office.
Neither Owner nor Engineer will be responsible for full or partial sets of Bidding Documents, including addenda, if any, obtained from sources other than the Issuing Office.
Bidding Documents may be purchased from the Issuing Office during the hours indicated above. Cost does not include shipping charges. Upon Issuing Office’s receipt of payment, printed Bidding Documents or electronic documents on compact disk will be sent via the prospective Bidder’s delivery service. The shipping charge amount will depend on the shipping method chosen. Bidding Documents are available for purchase in the following formats:
Pre-bid Conference
A pre-bid conference for the Project will be held on Tuesday, January 07, 2025 at 10:00 am, at the Town of Kendall’s Town Hall 1873 Kendall Road, Kendall, New York 14476. Attendance at the pre-bid conference is encouraged but not required.
Instructions to Bidders.
For all further requirements regarding bid submittal, qualifications, procedures, and contract award, refer to the Instructions to Bidders that are included in the Bidding Documents.
This Advertisement is issued by:
Order of the Town Board of the Town of Kendall Owner: Town of Kendall By: Amy Richardson
Title: Town Clerk
Date: December 2024
Legal Notice
Town of Sweden Sweden Town Board 2025 Meeting Schedule
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the following schedule of meeting dates will be in effect for the Town Board of the Town of Sweden beginning January 1, 2025:
Please note that during the months of June, July and August only one meeting is scheduled.
*January 2, 2025 @ 6 PM (Thursday)
January 14, 2025 @ 6 PM July 22, 2025 @ 6 PM January 28, 2025 @ 6 PM
February 11, 2025 @ 6 PM August 26, 2025 @ 6 PM
February 25,
That Town Board workshops will be held as needed and duly advertised.
BY ORDER OF THE TOWN BOARD
TOWN OF SWEDEN
Karen M. Sweeting
Town Clerk
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Get your “sparkle” back after a long, tough year: How to reset this holiday season
by Jill Palmquist
It’s the end of a long, stressful, contentious year for many of us. We’ve absorbed more than our share of anxiety over the election, over world events, and over the rising prices of…well, everything. And now, here come the holidays barreling toward us like a tinsel-decked locomotive. Ugh. How are we supposed to get in the holiday spirit when all we can muster right now is a half-hearted “bah humbug”?
Actually, the stretch between now and New Year’s is a great time to get your sparkle back and end 2024 on a high note. I’m not talking about shopping till you drop and running the gauntlet of holiday obligations. Those things will only make the stress and exhaustion worse. I’m talking about waking up to the raw, miraculous, mind-blowing miracle that it is to be alive.
I’m talking about a mindset shift. Much like George Bailey in It’s a Wonderful Life, we all have the capacity to learn to see the same old world with fresh eyes.
It’s actually easier to retrain your brain at the holidays because all the raw materials for joy are present in abundance. Time off work. Yummy food. Parties. Shimmering trees. Candlelight. Music. The smell of baked goods. Your job is to notice all this bounty and be a witness to all the gifts the world offers us.
A few tips to help you de-Grinch-ify and get your sparkle back:
•Celebrate EVERYTHING. It doesn’t matter that all the shopping isn’t done, or that bills loom, or that your gingerbread didn’t rise enough. Life will never be perfect, but there will be pleasure aplenty as long as you find a way to celebrate and feel authentic joy. Get out the good china. Light the candles. Blast holiday music. Make some DIY ornaments
or home decorations. Go ice skating with your kids or build a snowman.
•Be present for every tiny, soul-filled moment. Don’t allow yourself to get distracted by spending hours doomscrolling on social media. This can backfire by making you feel you’re missing out, or that your holiday plans aren’t as exciting as someone else’s. Every time you’re tempted to fall down a stressful online rabbit hole, connect with a friend, listen to holiday music, or bundle up and go outside for a long walk in the crisp, cool air. You’ll discover that the real world is much nicer than the virtual one.
•Eat, drink, and be merry! Make meals a full-body experience. Food is one of the great pleasures of life. Make sure you’re not mindlessly inhaling those delectable holiday nibbles. To experience culinary joy, indulge your senses when you eat or drink. Slow down and taste every sip of your peppermint mocha and close your eyes so you can enjoy every crumb of that homemade graham cracker pie crust. The same goes for savory morsels of the season. You’re less likely to go overboard when you take time to taste and enjoy your food and drinks.
•Get some workouts on the calendar. Movement and exercise save and preserve your body’s good condition. You’ll feel much better physically and fight off pesky seasonal doldrums if you move your body all throughout the holidays. Make up at least a few fitness dates each week that you can look forward to and pencil them in on your weekly planner. If you write these appointments down and plan for them in advance, you are far more likely to stay on track.
•Call on your tribe to keep you connected and grateful. Reach out to your friends, family, or chosen family and plan to do something fun and festive. Host a cookie-making party or invite everyone over to watch a holiday movie marathon.
Can’t decide between Christmas Vacation and Love Actually? Hold a vote; in this case, people will be happy no matter the outcome!
•What you do isn’t as important as the decision to spend time together. You never know which of your tribe desperately needs to be invited to a fun gathering. And that’s part of the seasonal magic. You never know how your joy will touch another person’s life.
•Celebrate with a spa-liday. Treat yourself to some serious self-care so you can feel physically renewed and ready for anything the season might throw at you. Enjoy a soothing bubble bath; put on a warm, comfy robe; and sip hot tea. Bonus points if you turn on sparkling lights or burn a cinnamon-scented candle. Go to bed early and catch up on your sleep.
•Savor divine moments of happiness. Your present (gift) IS the present (now). We’ve got only this very moment. Everything else is the past or the future, and the future is not even guaranteed to us. That’s why it’s truly a gift to stay present. No matter what you’re doing over the next several weeks, make a point to notice what’s happening in the moment. This is where you have agency and where you can make a choice in how you feel and what you do.
This time of year can really surprise you, but only if you allow yourself to be surprised. Let your sparkle out. The dark and cold of these winter months makes it even more dazzling to behold. Be willing to see where it takes you.
About the author:
Jill Palmquist is Life Time vice president and chief storyteller and the author of In This Lifetime, a coffee table book that celebrates the beauty and reminds us of the brevity of the human experience.
Area Worship Services
Come to Life BiBLe ChurCh
Our Services are on Saturday evenings at 6:30pm at Cornerstone Bible Chapel, 3231 Buffalo Road, Rochester, NY 14624. Website: https://cometolifebible.church/ Phone Number: (Call or Text) 315-690-8708
Come to Life Bible Church is to be...
A place where you are invited to...
Come as you are, and see the Bible come to life. Get to know Jesus, and experience the Holy Spirit eLmGroVeuNiteDmethoDiSt ChurCh
We are located at 1500 Spencerport Road, Rochester 14606 in Gates. Phone: 585-247-4973. Building is handicapped accessible. Time of Worship: 10:45AM - led by Rev. Ann Brown. Website: ElmgroveUMC.org. You can join us remotely by clicking on the link to the Pastor’s page (you do not need a Facebook account to view posts). Email: ElmgroveUMC@yahoo. com. Community Outreach and Ministry Opportunities include: Little Free Library, SWEM, Aurora House, RAIHN, Prayer ministries, etc. We have a long history in the Gates community and we are looking forward to a bright future that includes you! Please come and join us on Sunday!
firSt PreSBYteriAN ChurChof ChiLi
Our little white church on the hill, 3600 Chili Avenue, continues to spread God’s love, as Pastor Brandi and our Church Family extend a warm welcome to all. We’d love to have you join us for worship, Sundays, 10 am, a family friendly service, either in person or virtually via live-stream or recording (URL) https://www.facebook.com/firstpreschili/live/. We offer a wide variety of music genres: bells, choir, classical and praise team; Youth group (grades 5-12); Sunday Bible Study at 9 am; Food Cupboard distribution on the third Saturday each month; yearly mission trip opportunities for youth and adults; Labyrinth Trail located at 3551 Chili Avenue; and various small group studies through the year. In need of prayer or counsel, call or email the church office: 585-889-9896 or fpc3600@gmail.com. Handicapped accessible. Website: chili-presbyterian.org.
hiLtoN BAPtiSt ChurCh
50 Lake Avenue, Hilton, (585) 392-7990, Email hbchurch50@gmail.com, Pastor Dan Brown. Join us on Sunday mornings at 10:00 am. We offer In-person services and Live-Streaming on YouTube under “Hilton Baptist Church Live.” Visit our Website at hiltonbaptist.org for more information. We are a Congregation of the American Baptist Churches. Our Building is Handicap Accessible and we offer Hearing Assistance during the Worship service. Everyone is Welcome to join our Church family!
hiLtoNuNiteDmethoDiSt ChurCh
Making disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world by Following Christ; Connecting Generations; Transforming Communities. 21 West Avenue, Hilton, NY 14468, (585) 392-8761. Rev. Jennifer Green, pastor. Website: www.humcny.org, E-mail: office@humcny.org. Worship Service is open in the HUMC Sanctuary. Service: 10am. Fellowship: 11am. Sunday Services are live-streamed at HUMCny.org. All are welcome. Please visit us in person. Handicap Accessible.
hoPe BroCKPort
Are you seeking hope and wondering about faith or spiritual things? Then look no further than Hope Brockport! We warmly welcome you to our friendly community. Here, you will find love, support, and guidance as we navigate life together. You are invited to join us as we gather together every Sunday at 9:30 am, Hope Kids on Sundays at 9:30 am for children up to 5th grade, and Hope Youth on Wednesdays at 6:30 pm for 6th - 12th grade students. To connect, send questions to connect@sharethehope.org, call (585) 723-4673, or visit sharethehope.org to learn more. We are conveniently located at 6601 Fourth Section Road, Brockport, NY (Rt 31 - right across from Wegmans). We can’t wait to meet you!
JuBiLee ChriStiAN ChurCh
Sunday services at 10 AM (English) and 1 PM (Spansih) at 3565 Lake Road North, Brockport, NY 14420. Nursery care available during service for ages 0-4. Children’s Church: 10 AM Sundays. Bible Study: 9 AM Sundays & 7 PM Wednesdays. Trailblazers Youth Group: 7 to 8:15 PM Wednesdays (Grades 6-12). Website: jubileechristianchurch.org. Phone: 585-637-8530. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube. Jubilee is a beacon of hope in our community; where we show compassion and make a difference (Jude 1:22). Jubilee is not just a place to BE, it’s a place to BEcome; a place where YOU matter.
mortoN BAPtiSt ChurCh 1152 County Line Road, Hamlin, NY 14464. Church phone 585-659-8459, email mortonbaptistchurch@yahoo.com. Pastor: Steven M Worrall, email pastorsteve712@gmail.com, cell 585-354-9779. Sunday Worship 10:30am (can also be viewed on Facebook or YouTube). Sunday school is held during church service. Adult Bible Study is held on Wednesdays at noon, Choir practice at 4:30pm Wednesdays. Youth Group meets on Friday nights from 7 to 9pm. Our building is handicap accessible and visitors are welcome.
NAtiVitY of the BLeSSeD VirGiNmArYand St. eLizABeth ANN SetoN CAthoLiC PAriSheS
Nativity – 152 Main Street, Brockport (585-637-4500)
St. Elizabeth Ann Seton (SEAS) –3747 Brick Schoolhouse Road, Hamlin (585-964-8627)
Rev. Joseph Marcoux, pastor of both Parishes. Weekend Masses: Saturday 5PM at Nativity; Sunday 9AM at SEAS and 11AM at Nativity, 1:30PM Spanish Mass at Nativity. Daily Masses: 8AM at Nativity on Monday and Friday; 9AM at SEAS on Tuesday and Wednesday.
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 led by Pastor Whitney Scoville, as well as livestreamed on Zoom and Facebook Live. Bible Studies, Youth Group, Sunday School and outreach are available to all. Contact the church for more information and for links: ogdenpresbyterian@gmail.com; www.ogdenpresbyterian.org; 585-352-6802; 2400 South Union Street, Spencerport.
SPeNCerPort ASSemBLY of GoD
We are located at 3940 Canal Road in Spencerport. We offer a warm welcome to all. Come join us as we seek the LORD through worship, prayer and Bible study. Sunday School is 9:30 AM, Sunday Worship is at 1030 AM. Enjoy a cup of coffee before service! Wednesday prayer meeting is 6:30 PM. Contact us at 585-352-5900. We are on Facebook; Email is SpencerportAG@gmail.com.
SPeNCerPort BiBLe ChurCh
1948 North Union Street, Spencerport. We desire to know God, to make the gospel known to all, and to give God the glory. Our lead pastor, Domenic Danesi, and all of us who make SBC our home church warmly invite you to come for Sunday Bible Study at 9:30 am, Sunday Worship Service at 10:45 am, and Wednesday Bible Study at 7:00 pm. Our worship service is family integrated for all ages and our building is accessible for all abilities. We partner with Rescue & Revive Ministries for local and global mission work. Follow our Facebook page, YouTube channel, or website for live streaming our services or to watch previous services. Visit our websites for more info at spencerportbiblechurch.org and rescueandrevive.org. Call or text us at 585-352-1241.
SPeNCerPortfirSt CoNGreGAtioNAL
uNiteD ChurChof 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. Worship services are Sundays at 10am live on Facebook and on site in our sanctuary. Worship is followed by Coffee hour in Fellowship hall. Handicap accessible. Live music from our Praise Band playing contemporary Christian music. See website/Facebook for dates and details. Introducing our Pray-Ground, a welcoming area of play, in the Sanctuary, for our youngest worshipers designed so families can experience worship together while understanding that young children need to move. Don’t worry, our congregation welcomes the sounds of young people. Email: info@spencerportucc.org. Website: www.spencerportucc.org. Facebook: Spencerport UCC.
SPeNCerPortuNiteDmethoDiSt ChurCh
At SUMC our doors are open to all! We support and encourage everyone in their faith journeys, guided by the desire to spread justice, mercy, and love in the world. If you are in need of prayer or just a listening ear, please call the church at 585-352-3114 or Pastor Jack directly at 585-815-5433. Prayer requests may also be submitted via email: sumc@rochester.rr.com or through our website: spencerportumc.org. Located at 30 Amity Street, we gather for worship on Sunday mornings at 10 AM. Children are welcome and Sunday School is provided during the service. Many outreach and fellowship opportunities are offered throughout the year. Check out our website (spencerportumc.org) for more information. We hope to see you soon!
St. ChriStoPher’S ChurCh
3350 Union Street, North Chili, Parish Office: 594-1400. We are a welcoming Catholic community with a focus on Faith in God and Service to His people. Join us for Mass any Saturday at 4:30PM, Sunday at 10:00AM or weekdays on Monday at 12:10 PM or Tuesday and Wednesday at 9:00AM. All are welcome in this place! We have a gifted Music Ministry including a Choir, Folk Group and Contemporary Group as well as a committed Faith Formation program for our youth. We offer many events throughout the year for our congregation and the surrounding community designed to deepen our faith and serve our brothers and sisters in the Rochester area. Check out our website at https://www.stchristophersnchili.org and follow us on Facebook and Instagram for all the latest updates.
St. GeorGe’SePiSCoPAL ChurCh
Follow Jesus, Build Community, Serve Others in Love. We welcome all to worship with us in warm fellowship in the Episcopal tradition of openness and caring. We are an ALL inclusive community with an open communion table. Please join us for Sunday worship at 10am. All services are both in-person and live-streamed online. We also offer a variety of Lenten and Advent programs, a Bible Study on Tuesdays, live music, Sunday School, semi-monthly Youth Group meetings and numerous other community building events. We are handicapped accessible. Follow us on Facebook, look for us on the web at www.stgeorgehilton.org, and join us for worship and fellowship at 635 Old Wilder Road, Hilton, NY (across from Kelly’s Apple Farm).
St. JohNLutherAN ChurCh
Pastor Chris Bode. 1107 Lake Road West Fork, Hamlin, NY 14464, 585964-2550. Sunday Services: 8:30 AM & 11 AM; 5th Sunday one service at 9:30 AM. Adult Bible Class & Sunday School at 9:45 AM (September – June). To view our services or devotions, go to stjohnhamlin.org. “To KNOW Christ and to make Him KNOWN.”
St. JohNtheeVANGeLiSt ChurCh
St. John’s is a place to encounter Christ in the sacraments, in community and in the Scriptures through prayer, service, and fellowship. Join us for Holy Mass at 5pm Saturdays, or Sundays at 7:45am, 9:30am, and 11:15am. Daily Mass, Tuesdays, & Thursdays at 8am and Wednesdays & Fridays at 6:30pm. Mass 9am on 1st Saturdays with Adoration until 10:30am. Confession: Monday & Wednesdays 5:30-6pm and Saturdays 3:45-4:30pm. Eucharistic Adoration: Thursdays 8am-6pm (Benediction at 5:45pm). Many great opportunities to learn about the Scriptures, Sacraments and Service for families and children of all ages. We are located at 55 Martha St., Spencerport, NY 14559. Visit our website at https://stjohnschurchspencerport. org/. E-mail sstjohnc@dor.org. Facebook at facebook.com/StJohnThe EvangelistSpencerport/. Our Pastor is Fr. Sriram Sadhanala.
St. Leo’S CAthoLiC ChurCh
110 Old Hojack Lane, Hilton, 392-2710, www.stleohilton.org. Fr. Joseph Catanise. Daily Mass is celebrated: Monday 5:30 PM; Tuesday-Thursday 8:30 AM; Friday Communion Service 8:30 AM. Every Wednesday: Eucharistic Adoration 9 AM to 8 PM. Weekend Schedule: Saturday Confession 2:30-3:30 PM; Rosary 3:30 PM; Mass 4 PM (live-streamed). Sunday: Mass 8 AM, 10:30 AM, 6 PM; Adult Bible Study 11:45 AM. First Saturday Mass at 8:30 AM. All are welcome. Handicapped accessible.
St.mArY’S ChurChSt.mArK’S ChurCh 13 South Main Street, Holley16789 Kenmore Road, Kendall Parish Center – Holley 638-6718, www.stmarystmark.org. Daily Mass: Tueday-Friday 8 AM at St. Mary’s (no Mass on Monday); St. Mary Vigil Mass 4 PM on Saturday; St. Mark Vigil Mass 5:30 PM on Saturday; Sunday Mass 10 AM at St. Mary’s.
St. PAuL LutherAN ChurCh & SChooL 158 East Avenue, Hilton, NY 14468, 585-392-4000, www.stpaulhilton.org.
Senior Pastor: Rev. Mark Ball – pastorball@stpaulhilton.org, office 585-3924000. Worship Services: Saturday at 5pm; Sunday at 8:30am and 11am. Bible Studies: Champions for Christ – Sunday at 9:45am; Adult Classes – Sunday at 9:45am; Ladies and Mens Bible Study – Thursdays at 10:30am. School: Meeting your child’s learning needs from age 2 through 8th grade. Call for a tour!
triNitY LutherAN ChurCh & Pre-SChooL 191 Nichols Street (Rte. 31), Spencerport, NY 14559. Phone: 352-3143. Pastor Steve Shrum. Trinity’s Updated Worship Schedules starting Sunday, October 1st – Traditional service at 9:00AM; Adult Bible Study, Sunday School, & Confirmation at 10:00AM; Contemporary service at 11:00AM with Children’s Church. Both worship services will be live streamed on YouTube. Visit our new website at www.TrinitySpencerport.org. Email: trinitylutheran191@gmail.com. ‘We are a Christ-centered church here to assist and rejuvenate the community through the guidance of the Holy Spirit. We are a people that will equip families to draw closer to the Lord.’
uNioN CoNGreGAtioNAL
uNiteD ChurChof ChriSt
14 North Main Street, Churchville. A warm welcome awaits you at Union Church.Join us on Sunday mornings at 10 am, watch us live stream on Facebook, or find us on soundcloud.com/ucc-churchville. No matter where you are on your journey, you are welcome here. We are an open and affirming church and invite all. Food distribution for local families in need on the fourth Wednesday of each month from 4-5 pm. Look for our special events advertised throughout the year, or on our signboard at the front of the church. Call 293-1665, email us at unionucc@frontier.com, or check out 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.
RRH offers “Elf-mergency Care Center” to restore exhausted elves
Has your family’s elf been looking a little too chill on the shelf lately? If you woke up to find your mischievous holiday helper hasn’t moved from their spot – or worse, skipped their nightly trip to the North Pole – fear not! Rochester Regional Health’s beloved Elf-mergency Care Center is open and ready to save the season. Rochester Regional Health is pleased to open the doors again this year for the health and well-being of your family’s exhausted elf.
From Snowdrift Sniffles to Glitter Lung, RRH’s expert team is equipped to handle every elf ailment with care. Whether your elf is suffering from an allergy to human contact or simply needs a little holiday TLC, they’ll get them back to their shenanigans in no time.
Visitors to the Elf-mergency Care Center will get:
•Doctor’s Note – Proof of a thorough elf checkup, because even magical beings need a paper trail.
•Photo and Video Evidence – Visual reassurance of your elf’s recovery, including virtual visit footage that proves the center has worked its North Pole magic.
•Custom Care – Whether your elf needs a quick candy cane splint or a sprinkle of holiday cheer, they’ve got it covered. Vist the Elf-mergency Care Center at https://www.rochesterregional.org/elf.
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Spencerport High School Jazz Ensemble performed at the Monroe County Office Building on December 4 as part of the county’s Holiday Concert Series. Superintendent Ty Zinkiewich said, “This annual event is a highlight for our students and allows them to demonstrate their talent and musical prowess.” All performances in the 12-concert series can be viewed on the county’s Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/MonroeCountyNY). Photo from @SpencerportCSD on X
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to the residents of the assisted living community. Photos from @HiltonCSD on X.
Opinion & Comments
A new approach needed against bullying
Who isn’t scared and weary of bullying of our children and nothing really done long lasting? Often, prior to schools’ fall openings, articles are printed, “How to tell if your child is being bullied.” Why not, “How to tell if YOUR child is the bully?”
It has been thought that a bully is maybe created in the bully’s growing years. ‘Bully encouragers’ have not learned that it simply is not nice, is damaging and often long lasting. That is what is happening at Spencerport’s Cosgrove School, and probably at other schools, as I write.
I do not understand why the bullied victim – the child – is the one to be seen in the halls with special ‘guards’ and eat separately. Why not THE BULLY BE ESCORTED IN THE HALLS AND EAT SEPARATELY?
Why not a message be given to others, if ‘you bully’ and ‘you encourage bullying’ then you are the ones we’ll escort and keep away from the ‘good kids.’ It would be quite a message if the families of the bullies could be required to pick up their child at lunch time and eat at home with them, or monitor them in a separate lunch area instead of staff. Wouldn’t that be great and honest and CORRECT?
School districts could do something different besides a few days of suspension/vacation and lists of rules on paper. Escort the
bully and the ones who are bully supporters, not the victim. Hopefully with this endeavor, there would be a lasting positive effect.
Having been an educator for 34 years, I have witnessed teasing, bullying, staff intervention and, at times, no staff intervention. The latter action is usually because, in some cases, administration treats it as ‘kids will be kids’ and not support the staff member. And that lack of administrative action is often because they aren’t supported or the contact necessary with the bully’s family – the confrontation and/or help offered – is just too difficult. The Board of Education is, of course, the elected responsible group. I don’t know the number of cases of bullyvictim- punishment-outcome. I know only that even one case can cause the tormented child pain now, later and maybe forever. School officials know the numbers, and most personnel know the bullies and the poor kids who are the recipients.
Wouldn’t it be good if one of the TV/radio investigative teams would explore; to help school districts figure out something better? It probably would be impossible to tell anyone how to raise their kid. Maybe not.
June Walters Fairport
Ms. Tracey’s and Ms. Paxton-Johnson’s classes from QUEST Elementary School braved the cold and walked to Hilton East on December 3 to deliver cards, gifts, cookies, and holiday greetings
Sports & Recreation
headed to the University of North Carolina Willimington to play soccer. Miron is headed to Rutgers University to play football. Photos from @Ranger_Sports on X.
Holley’s Wolf sisters commit to play collegiate soccer
On December 6, Holley High School seniors Alivia and Zoey Wolf signed their letters of intent to play collegiate soccer next fall. Alivia, a defender/forward and team captain, will attend Genesee Community College (GCC). She has yet to decide on her area of study. Zoey, a defender and team captain, will attend Alfred University where she plans to study Early Childhood Education. The sisters have been a part of the Holley soccer program for the last six years. They were integral members of both the 2023 Section V championship and Far West Regional championship teams. They also helped make school history as part of the first girls soccer team to win a regional championship and compete in the NYS Public High School Athletic Association (NYSPHSAA) state tournament.
Alivia is a two-time Genesee Region All-Star (2022, 2024) and was named to the Section V All-Tournament Team in 2024. Zoey is a threetime Genesee Region All-Star (2022, 2023, 2024) and a two-time Section V All-Tournament
Churchville-Chili divers 3…2…1
Churchville-Chili divers competed in the Hilton Invitational on December 7, their first 11-dive competition of the season. By the end of the meet, the three Saints wrote a bit of ChurchvilleChili diving history. Junior Kyler Thomas finished second, solidifying his standing as the second-highest scorer in school history by posting a score of 515.05 points. Thomas qualified for a second trip to States, and received the only perfect 10 awarded at the meet. Eighth-grader Jordan Leastman scored a total of 470.00 points leading to a fifth place finish, landing him third on the list of highest scoring Saints, and earning himself a trip to the State competition. Junior Isaac Bailey finished eighth overall, scoring 410.65 points and etched his name into school history as the Saints fifth all-time highest scorer. Three of the best, two state qualifications, and one perfect 10. Pictured are (l-r) Coach Ricky Krebs, Isaac Bailey, Kyler Thomas, and Jordan Leastman. Provided information and photo.
Kendall junior Pablo Rosario-Reyes was named to the small schools All-State soccer team. Pablo helped lead the Eagles to a Section V Class C2 championship and a Section V Class C state qualifier win. He had 29 goals and 24 assists this season. Photo from @DrieselMark on X.
Award in 2023. They also both received Genesee Region Honorable Mention as freshmen in 2021.
“It has been an amazing ride with these two, being not only their coach, but also their mom,” said Renee Wolf, Holley girls varsity soccer coach and high school teacher. “They have worked extra hard to be where they are, and I am beyond proud of them. They have been a part of a lot of amazing things here at Holley throughout their soccer career, and I wish them the best of luck in all that they do.” Renee is also a GCC soccer alum; she played on the team from 1997 to 1999. Provided information and photo
Churchville-Chili junior goalkeeper Mason Simmons was named to the United Soccer Coaches East All-Region team. This was in addition to being named to the AllState team in New York.
Photo from @CCCSDbsoccer on X.
HH Fall college sports honors HH
by Warren Kozireski
•Senior defensive lineman andre Marianetti (Spencerport) of SUNY Brockport was named Empire 8 Second Team Defense/Special Teams after his career-best season with 9.0 tackles for loss, 2.5 sacks, seven QB rushes and 32 total tackles.
•Spencerport grads a l yssa Hackett and Emma Taylor from the Roberts Wesleyan University women’s soccer team earned AllEast Coast Conference (ECC) honors as each were named to the All-ECC Third Team. Hackett led the Redhawks with 13 points on five goals and three assists in 14 games while Taylor had one assist and anchored the Roberts defense that allowed fewer than two goals per game with a 1.71 goals against average in seven conference games.
•Hilton alum and Keuka College senior Kirstin Billings was named to the Empire 8 Third Team and the Wolves Sportswomen of the Year in field hockey as she capped her career by becoming the all-time leading goal scorer in program history. She set a new career high with nine goals this season to push her career total to the record-breaking 25 goals. Billings also holds the career record for game-winning goals and scored the deciding tally in both of Keuka College’s victories this season.
•SUNY Brockport sophomore midfielder amelia Breton (Churchville-Chili) was named to the Empire 8 First Team in women’s soccer. She finished this season with eight goals (second on the team), 16 points (second on the team) and 45 shots with 20 on goal good for eighth in the conference for shots, seventh for goals, and tenth in the E8 for shots on goal.
•Former Hilton teammates Sierra Edwards (Second Team), Emma Spelman (Second Team), and autumn Edwards (Third Team) earned Empire 8 honors in women’s soccer. Spelman, a senior forward with St. John Fisher and now a four-time honoree, finished second on the team in goals (6) and total points (21). Sierra, a senior forward for SUNY Brockport after transferring from LeMoyne, ranked tenth
in the conference in goals (6) with two assists. Autumn, also a transfer, had two goals and four assists this season.
• Karlee Hargather (Hilton) was named Second Team All-AMCC conference in women’s soccer. The Alfred State sophomore started all 16 games this year, totaling five goals and eight assists.
•Churchville’s Kyle Deromanis and Kendall grad Benjamin Brundage led Monroe Community College to a sixth-place finish in men’s Region 3 cross county. Both freshmen, DeRomanis finished seventh in 30:18.4 while Brundage was 13th in 32:30.5.
•SUNY Brockport women’s soccer had ten all-Empire 8 conference selections to go with Offensive Player of the Year, Defensive Player of the Year, and Coaching Staff of the Year honors. Jaylah Cossin earned Offensive Player of the Year honors and was selected First Team All-Conference after she led the team with 11 goals (first in the conference), eight assists (fourth in the conference), and 30 points (first in the conference). Lyndsey Miller was named Defensive Player of the Year after she helped the Golden Eagles lead the conference in fewest goals scored (4) and reach fourth in the country for goals against average and save percentage. Mike Idland , head coach since 2016, was named Coaching Staff of the Year for helping the Golden Eagles to a record-breaking season in the first year in the E8 Conference with 15 clean sheets breaking the previous school record of 13 (1995, 2023).
In addition to amelia Breton and Sierra Edwards , also named to the Second Team were junior Megan Gerber , senior Kellie Gentile , and junior goalkeeper Madeline McCrosson. Third team included sophomore M cKenna Slate, a utumn Edwards, and Ella Camalleri.
•Roberts Wesleyan fifth-year player Tamas Nagy, senior Nathan Ferguson, sophomore Myles palmer, and junior Iann Briones of the men’s soccer team have been selected as members of the East Coast Conference (ECC) All-Conference team. Nagy and Ferguson were
named as First Team All-Stars while Palmer was selected to the All-ECC Second Team and Briones was a Third Team selection. Nagy led the Redhawks with 26 points and 12 goals while Palmer was second on the squad with 23 points and 11 goals. Ferguson and Briones were keys to the Roberts defense that surrendered just 1.69 goals per game overall and recorded five shutouts.
•Graduate student Owen White was voted the Male Runner of the Year for the East Region and head coach andrew Door Women’s Cross-Country Coach of the Year for the East Region. White was the individual champion of the NCAA Division II East Region championship race held at Roberts Wesleyan and was a First Team All-Conference selection for the East Coast Conference (ECC).
•On the strength of two relay school records, a pair of individual records by senior Mya Webb, and a sweep of the diving events by junior Emma Dicob, the Roberts Wesleyan University Women’s Swimming and Diving team won their fourth straight East Coast Conference (ECC) team championship. Dicob was named the Diver of the Meet as she posted wins in both the 1- and 3-meter events. The tandem of freshmen r u by Flanigen and Joane arzalluz Garzon shared the Rookie of the Meet award and Webb was named the Swimmer of the Meet.
•Five runners on SUNY Brockport’s men’s team were awarded with the All-Region honors. Graduate student Jonathan Zavala finished tenth overall in the meet at a time of 25:13.9. Grad student and transfer Charlie alekson was 15th after a 25:34.7 performance in the 8k race, senior patrick Klinger crossed the finish line in 19th place overall, 20th overall was senior Sean Killip with a time of 25:51.0, and Jared Smith was 22nd.
•SUNY Brockport football, who won their ECAC Bowl game against the University of Rochester, had 18 All-Empire 8 conference nods including six on the First Team. On the First Team were: running back Isaiah Simmons, who set career-highs across the board as the
E8’s leading rusher, racking up 193 carries for 1,342 yards, and 16 touchdowns; offensive lineman a d am Montalvo ; wide receiver Nolan Slywka, who set career-highs with 45 receptions, 716 yards, and eight touchdowns; linebacker Ben robinson, who ranked second in the conference with 88 total tackles and first with 6.0 sacks; defensive back Kyle Haettich; and punter Dan Giangrasso. Named to the Second Team were: offensive lineman ahmad Davis-Warner; wide receiver Daniel Manneh ; defensive linemen Marqwan Fluitt, Jayson Thomas, and andre Marianetti; linebacker Mike Talbert; and Elijah Grooms. Quarterback Ben Gocella, offensive lineman Liam Malgieri, wide receiver Brian Caldwell Jr., linebacker Dawin Fanor, and kicker Sal Montaperto were Third Team selections.
•Golden Eagles men’s soccer earned five AllConference honors. Named to the First Team were russ Domm and Max Voyer, who tied for the team lead in goals (5) and points (11). The Second Team featured defender alex rivara, freshman Khadim amar, and senior Giovanni Cardona
•SUNY Brockport field hockey earned seven All-Conference nominations, including Ella Buchanan winning Goalkeeper of the Year. Buchanan earned Goalkeeper of the Year and First Team All-Empire 8 honors after posting an 11-5 record with six clean sheets. Kelsey Zehr and p a ige Thowe were also First Team picks, while Samantha Choate, Mary Young, and Emmalee Moore were named to the Second Team, and allison Greene to the Third Team.
•Golden Eagles women’s volleyball snagged three All-Conference nods and sophomore Elsie Logan was named the Empire 8 Libero of the Year. Logan led all Empire 8 players with 461 digs and was second averaging 4.85 digs per set. alenna Williamson was a Second Team as she finished top ten in the conference in kills (281) and kills per set (2.87) blocks per set. Lauren Emke was a Third Team pick after ranking sixth in the E8 by hitting .251 on the year. She also ranks fourth in the conference with 0.77 blocks per set.
Alivia Wolf and Zoey Wolf with their mom and coach, Renee Wolf (standing).
Spencerport High School held a signing ceremony for student-athletes Lindsay Lenhard (left) and Miron Gurman (right), shown here with their families, on December 2 as they committed to D1 Athletic Programs. Lindsay is
A record level of $25 million in funding is available for projects that will help New York’s farmers to support agricultural water quality conservation projects. This funding is being offered through the State’s Agricultural Non-Point Source Pollution Abatement and Control Program (Ag Non-Point), which is being provided through the Environmental Protection Fund (EPF) and the Clean Water, Clean Air and Green Jobs Environmental Bond Act. Applications for the program can be found at https:// agriculture.ny.gov/rfp-0323-agricultural-nonpointsource-pollution-abatement-and-control-program.
New York State Agriculture Commissioner Richard A. Ball said, “It is quite incredible to see the progress we have made over the three decades this program has been available to our farmers. Our farmers have long been at the forefront of efforts to preserve our natural resources and combat the effects of climate change, and with Governor Hochul’s commitment to our agricultural community, we have been able to double down on those efforts. This year, we are proud to offer a record level of funding through the Ag Non-Point program, which will help even more farmers implement best practices that will conserve water and protect our waterways. An investment in our environment is an investment in our agricultural industry, and this funding will help
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