Sports & Recreation
B-B valedictorian signs to run track for SJF
The Byron-Bergen Class of 2024 valedictorian Victoria Rogoyski has signed to continue her track & field career at the collegiate level with Saint John Fisher University. During her high school career, Rogoyski boasted an impressive 17’ 10-3/4” in the long jump, 5’ 00” in the high jump, 16.66 seconds in the 100m hurdles, and 2734 in the pentathlon. At Fisher, she plans to study biology, chemistry, and pharmaceutical science.
“Victoria epitomizes what it means to be a stu-
dent-athlete,” said Byron-Bergen Athletic Director Rich Hannan. “She is driven in everything she does, and it shows. She is graduating at the top of her class and is one of the best athletes in her grade and that all comes from hard work and determination. We are all so proud of her!”
In addition to being captain of the outdoor track & field, she was captain of the varsity soccer and basketball teams. She also participated in varsity gymnastics, swimming, and indoor track. Outside of sports, she is treasurer of the senior class, Varsity Club, and National Honor Society.
“I would like to thank my parents, who have been my support system throughout high school and sports, my siblings for their hard work and persistence in their own sports that inspires me to never give up while also being the loudest cheering section ever. I want to thank my coaches in all of my sports, I couldn’t have done any of this without them and I am entirely grateful for their help. Finally, I want to thank my teachers, for teaching me knowledge and inspiring me to continue my education elsewhere. Oh yeah, and the best teammates on the planet need a special shoutout!”
After battling several rain delays and poor conditions, Hilton’s boys outdoor track and field team had a successful weekend at the New York State Championship. Jake
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Brockport’s Andy Parrino to be inducted into Section V Baseball Hall of Fame
Brockport High School graduate Andy Parrino will be inducted into the Section V Baseball Hall of Fame on Sunday, June 30, at 11:30 a.m. during a pre-game ceremony at Innovation Field (formerly Frontier Field).
Andy, the son of Tony and Sue Parrino, was raised with his siblings, Nathan and Allyn, in Brockport. Andy’s passion and natural talent for baseball began when he was just three years old. His love for the sport and his skills continued growing thanks to the support and encouragement of his family and coaches. Andy continued playing baseball through his adolescent years, into high school and college and eventually played professionally in Major League Baseball.
He began playing varsity baseball as an eighth grader in Brockport as an infielder. He was a member of the Section V Championship Team in 2003 and 2004, named the Section V Tournament MVP in 2004, Monroe County Player of the Year 2003 and 2004, and received All-County Honors from 2002 through 2004.
After graduating from Brockport High School in 2004, Andy went on to Le Moyne College in Syracuse, where his baseball career began to really take off. He was selected to the 2007 Louisville Slugger
All-American Third Team. Le Moyne took first place in the 2007 Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference (MAAC) Tournament, and Andy was named the MAAC 2007 Baseball Player of the Year.
He was drafted by the San Diego Padres in the 26th round of the 2007 draft, only the second position player to make it to
MLB from Le Moyne College. Parrino became the first non-pitcher from the Rochester area to play in MLB since 1964 (Ken O’Dea of Lima). He was also the first Section V player to play Major League Baseball in over 80 years.
The launch of his professional baseball career took him from snowy upstate NY to sunny San Diego, California. He played for several minor league teams affiliated with the Padres franchise before being called up from AA San Antonio to make his Major League debut with the Padres in 2011.
In addition to the Padres, Parrino played for the Oakland Athletics, Texas Rangers, and Chicago White Sox organizations during his career and for Team USA in the 2015 Pan American games.
After an injury leading to Tommy John surgery, Parrino retired from baseball in 2016. Andy lives in San Diego with his wife, Alexis, whom he met at a promotional event while he was playing for the Padres. She was a San Diego Charger Cheerleader and professional dancer. They have four children: sons Christian (CT) and Cashton (Cash), and daughters Eastyn and Halston. Parrino’s children are also very active with sports, and his youngest daughter, Halston, has just begun dancing.
Parrino and his family will return to Brockport at the end of June for his induction into the Section V Baseball Hall of Fame. He will be one of six Section V athletes inducted into the Hall of Fame that day.
As Parrino reflects on his lifelong experiences that led him to this honor, he credits his amazing coaches along the way, especially Brockport High School Coach Brian Jones, Coach T and Mrs. T (Tillinghaust) of The Battery, Dan Fichter of Wanna Get Fast, and his college coach Steve Owens.
“I am especially thankful to my parents for the strong work ethic they instilled in me, as I hope to instill this type of work ethic into my own children. My parents made so many sacrifices for me. My mom worked full-time and made sure she was at all my games. My dad worked overnights as a police officer, and with only a few hours of sleep, he would always get up and take me to my practices,” said Parrino.
The induction ceremony on June 30 at Innovation Field begins at 11:30 a.m. For more information on this event or for tickets, contact Billy Bowe of Section V Baseball at coachbowe@rochester.rr.com.
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Rochester Heart Walk & Run is saving lives with every step
Walkers from across the Greater Rochester area gathered at the Rochester Heart Walk & Run on Thursday, June 6, to boost physical and mental health while supporting a lifesaving mission.
The Heart Walk & Run drew a crowd of more than 1,500 walkers and runners at Monroe Community College. In addition to the walk, activities included CPR demonstrations, heart-health information, activities for kids, celebrations of heart disease and stroke survivors, and entertainment.
Participants helped raise nearly $400,000 so far at the Rochester Heart Walk & Run. Efforts are not done. Walkers can turn in donations until June 30 at www.RochesterHeartWalk. org.
“Every walker who joins and every dollar that is donated, means more lives saved,” said Dr. Scott Feitell,
Rochester Heart Walk & Run chairperson and director of heart failure at the Sands Constellation Heart Institute at Rochester Regional Health. “They mean more research. More people trained in CPR. More medical breakthroughs. And more lifesaving moments for hearts big and small.”
This year also marks the 100th birthday of the American Heart Association. For 100 years the Association has saved and improved lives, pioneered scientific discovery and advocated for healthy communities.
The funds raised from the Rochester Heart Walk & Run go towards research, advocacy, CPR training and to promote better health in support of the Association’s 2024 Health Equity Impact Goal, reducing barriers to health care access and quality.
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Gates heart survivor and team coach Bruce Rychwalski (in the lion t-shirt) poses with a few members of his team, The Lionhearted, at the 2024 Rochester Heart Walk & Run. Rychwalski’s team raised $2,743.80 to help the American Heart Association save and improve lives, pioneer scientific discovery and advocate for healthy communities.
In 2011, Rychwalski was diagnosed with Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Cardiomyopathy and has an implanted Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy Device (a three lead pacemaker with an internal defibrillator).
Rychwalski is the Treasurer of Mended Hearts Chapter 050, Rochester, a community-based non-profit organization offering support and the gift of hope to heart disease patients, their families, and caregivers. Its local website is www.mendedheartsrochester.com and its national website is www.mendedhearts.org.
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Erie Canalway Bicentennial Marketing Toolkit available
The Erie Canalway National Heritage Corridor has released an Erie Canalway Bicentennial Marketing Toolkit to help municipalities, nonprofits, tourism agencies, and businesses along the canals prepare for the bicentennial of the Erie Canal in 2025. Organizations are invited to sign up to receive free access to official graphics, banners, social media, and giveaways at www.eriecanalway. org/bicentennial.
The toolkit includes a new graphic mark that incorporates the canals’ blue and gold colors and lock numbers with an invitation for people to visit the many recreational, historic, and cultural treasures along the canals. New elements will be added to the toolkit in the coming months to keep content fresh.
“This is an exciting time as we prepare to commemorate the Erie Canal’s 200th birthday. Incorporating consistent graphics and messaging will bring heightened awareness, unity, and recognition for the many bicentennial activities taking place along the canals in 2025,” said Bob Radliff, Executive Director of the Erie Canalway National Heritage Corridor.
The Village of Hilton is seeking laborers and Motor Equipment Operators, CDL preferred but not mandatory at date of hire.
Competitive Wages and benefits. Apply in person at the Village Office, 59 Henry Street or at hiltonny.org
LegaL NoticeS
The Bicentennial Marketing Toolkit is supported by a Market New York grant awarded to the Erie Canalway Heritage Fund from Empire State Development and I LOVE NY/New York State’s Division of Tourism through the Regional Economic Development Council initiative.
Since its grand opening in 1825, the Erie Canal has been widely recognized as an engineering marvel that put New York on the map as the Empire State. It transformed New York City into the nation’s principal seaport and served as a major “Gateway to the West” for waves of immigrants coming to America. Groundbreaking inventions and social movements took place along the canals where a spirit of entrepreneurship and progressive thinking took hold.
Today, the New York State Canal System is a National Historic Landmark that offers an unparalleled place to recreate while discovering the incredible history and beauty of America’s most famous human-made waterway.
Learn more at www.eriecanalway. org/bicentennial.
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Code: Village of Hilton Fire Sprinkler System Law
To add Chapter 97 to the Village Code: Fire Alarm Systems
Both laws are available at the Village Office and on the website at hiltonny.org.
Shari Pearce, Village Manager/Clerk
Dated: June 16, 2024
Legal Notice
Town of Ogden
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Town Board of the Town of Ogden did, at a regular meeting thereof held on the 12th day of June, 2024 enact a Local Law allowing for the application of § 278 (Cluster Development) of Town Law relative to the proposed subdivision development of the following described premises situate on the south side of Ogden Parma Townline Road, being Tax Map # 087.01-1-8 and described as follows:
All that tract or parcel of land situated in the Town Lot 9, Township 3, Range 1, Town of Ogden, County of Monroe, State of New York and more particularly described as follows:
Beginning at a point on the south right-of-way of Ogden Parma Town Line Road, (County Route 179) and the north east corner of the lands of Spencerport Central School (Liber 3707 of Deeds, Page 226), thence;
Easterly, along said right-of-way bearing S 88° 26’ 10” E a distance of 1291.42 feet to a point on the west line of a drainage easement (liber 315 of Maps, Page 9), thence;
Southerly, along said easement bearing S 01° 53’ 53” W a distance of 1473.40 feet to a point on the north line of town lot 21, also being the northeast corner of the lands of Lockwood Estates (Liber 289 of Maps, Page 38), thence;
Westerly, along said town lot line bearing N 87° 54’ 13” W a distance of 127.00 feet to a point, thence;
Continuing westerly along said town lot line also being the north line of the lands of Village of Spencerport bearing N 87° 46’ 00” W a distance of 1167.58 feet to a point being the southeast corner of town lot 8 and the lands of Spencerport Central School, thence;
Northerly, along the east line of town lot 8 and the lands of Spencerport Central School bearing N 02° 01’ 20” E a distance of 1458.60 feet to the true point and place of beginning.
Intending to describe a 43.519 +/- parcel of land known as Stonewall Estates.
Subject to all easements and restrictions of record.
Noelle Burley Town Clerk, Town of Ogden
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Blood Drives
•Upcoming blood drives: June 17, 1 to 6 p.m., Brockport Fireman’s Exempt Club, 248 West Avenue, Brockport; June 22, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Lakeview Community Church, 30 Long Pond Road, Rochester; June 26, 1 to 6 p.m., Riga Town Hall, 6460 Buffalo Road, Churchville; June 26, 1 to 6 p.m., American Legion, 691 Trimmer Road, Spencerport. Make an appointment to give blood or platelets by using the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visiting RedCrossBlood.org or calling 1-800RED-CROSS (1-800-733-2767). Those who donate through June 30 will get a $15 e-gift card to a merchant of choice. See RedCrossBlood.org/DoGood for details.
•Blood Drive on June 26, 1 to 6 p.m., at FerrisGoodridge Legion Post #330, 691 Trimmer Road, Spencerport. For an appointment, call 1-800RED-CROSS or visit redcrossblood.org.
Canceled Events
•The Gathering Table and Teen Closet at Brockport First Baptist Church have been canceled for Sunday, June 16. The next date is July 21.
Classes/Workshops/Webinars
•The Radio Control Club of Rochester offers free training for anyone that would like to learn how to fly radio controlled model airplanes. The club will supply the plane and two transmitters that are connected. This is hands on and you will fly a plane in a safe and controlled environment at the model airplane flying field in Northampton Park. Training will be held every Tuesday through September beginning at 4 p.m. If weather necessitates cancellation, a note will be posted at https:// www.rccr1957.com/beginning/training.html and on the club’s Facebook page.
Events
•Summer Food Truck Wednesdays at the Parma Town Park near the playground area, on Wednesdays from 4:30 to 8 p.m. June 19 - Agatina Eats, Pauly Cakes’ Delights, Classic Taps Mobile Bar; live music by 5 Second Rule (Alternative) from 6 to 8 p.m. For updates, follow the 2024 Food Truck Wednesdays on Facebook or contact Hilton-Parma Recreation at 392-9030.
•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.
•Brockport Symphony Orchestra presents a Summer Pops Concert on Sunday, June 23, 4 p.m., at First Presbyterian Church of Brockport, 35 State Street. Free admission; donations accepted.
•The Hilton-Parma Gazebo Band will celebrate its 40th anniversary with free summer concerts on Wednesdays at 7:30 p.m. on the following dates: June 19, June 26, and July 10. The June concerts will be performed at Hilton Baptist Church, 50 Lake Avenue, Hilton. The July 10 concert will be performed at Orchard Community Church, 2285 Latta Road, Greece.
•Wegmans Concert by the Shore series takes place at 7 p.m. every Wednesday at Ontario Beach Park, 50 Beach Avenue. Free and open to the public. Branded (Country) performs June 19. For the complete schedule, call 585-865-3320 or visit www. ontariobeachentertainment.org.
•Homesteads for Hope Community Farm hosts Thursdays at the Farm on Thursday evenings from 5 to 8 p.m. Enjoy live music and grab a bite at the Pizza Grill or Farm Store and Café. There will also be vendors and pony rides. Joey Allen performs June 20. Homesteads for Hope is located at 2185 Manitou Road, Spencerport. For information, visit homesteadsforhope.org.
•The North Chili Farmers Market is open Saturdays, 8 a.m. to noon, from June 15 through October 26, at the United Methodist Church of North Chili, 2200 Westside Drive (at Buffalo Road).
•Spencerport’s Music on the Canal concerts are held Sunday evenings from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., rain or shine. Admission is free. Bring a lawn chair and the whole family. American Songbook (Americana songs) performs on June 23.
•The Brockport Farmers Market is open Sundays, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., through October, on Main Street.
•Child Car Seat Check Event on Saturday, June 22, 9 a.m. to noon, at Gates Volunteer Ambulance Station #3, 116 Lyell Avenue, Spencerport. No appointment needed. Those with questions can contact the NYSP Traffic Office at 585-398-4150 or email etraffic@troopers.ny.gov.
•Assemblyman Steve Hawley is partnering with Sunnking Sustainable Solutions to offer free electronic device collection and recycling on Saturday, June 22, 8:30 a.m. to noon, at the parking lot at 5130 East Main Street Road, Batavia. Pre-registration is requested at https://form.jotform.com/ Sunnking/eo-batavia---june-2024.
•Town of Greece Old Fashioned Fourth of July 5K Freedom Run registration is now available. Pre-registration is $25, day-of registration will be $30. Pre-register online at https://runsignup. com/Race/NY/Rochester/Greece5KFreedomRun.
A t-shirt will be provided to every person who preregisters and a medal will be provided to every participant.
Fundraisers
•Online registration is now open for the Daniel’s Race, a 5K run/walk in memory of Daniel Myslivecek that is being held at Churchville-Chili Middle School on Saturday, August 17. Register or donate by clicking the Register link on www. daniels5k.com. The registration fee is $25.
•Father’s Day Breakfast on Sunday, June 16, 8 a.m. to noon, at Ferris-Goodridge Legion Post #330, 691 Trimmer Road, Spencerport. Cost is $10 for adults, $5 for children 10 and under.
•Trunk salers, crafters and vendors are needed for the Dog Days of Summer and Pet Blessing event at Hilton Baptist Church, 50 Lake Avenue, Hilton, on July 20 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Space reservations are $15 and can be made by calling 392-7990.
•Hilton Lattimore is hosting a pasta dinner on Thursday, June 20, from 5 to 7 p.m. at the West Creek Lodge on Manitou Road. All proceeds go to the Kevin Bushnell Scholarship Foundation. Dinner includes pasta, sauce, salad, and bread for $10 a plate. Dine in or take out. Those with questions can call 585-392-8001 or stop in at the Hilton Lattimore office, 1026 Hilton Parma Corners Road.
•Veterans Concert at the Spencerport Canal Gazebo on Saturday, June 22, from 5 to 8:30 p.m. Leather & Lace variety duo (one guitar and two voices) will perform from 5 to 7 p.m. The duo, comprised of Larry Smith (Smitty) and Darcy Colby, will play a variety of music. At 7 p.m., The DeFenders, an all-veteran band from Canandaigua VA Center, will perform music from the 60s and 70s. Barton’s Food Truck will be selling hot dogs, hamburgers, etc. Freewill donations will be accepted to benefit veterans’ charities. The event is sponsored by the First Congregational Church of Spencerport.
•Summer Book Sale sponsored by the Friends of Greece Public Library on Saturday, June 22, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Buckman’s Plaza Lower Level, 2590 West Ridge Road. Bring your own bag. Masking optional.
•Join the Chili Presbyterian Food Cupboard Committee for a fun filled Toilet Bowl Toss Game, as they Fund-Raise for Food, Saturday, June 29, at the Chili Summer Fest, 3 to 10 p.m., Chili Avenue at Chili Center. For $1, get four chances to win prizes and support the monthly Food Cupboard, which helps to feed over 90 families in the Chili neighborhood.
•A Journery Through Time at Ellwanger Estate Tour and Sale is Saturday, June 29. Tour two adjacent historic houses built as residences for the Ellwanger family in the mid-1800s. The Ellwanger and Barry families contributed greatly to the wealth built in Rochester: their development of seeds and nursery stock still contribute to the beauty of Rochester. They gave land and plantings that became Highland Park and founded the Landmark Society. Select furnishings, art, and collectibles will be for sale and a light breakfast will be served. Also visit the Landmark Society’s Ellwanger Garden. This is a one-time event to benefit the Memorial Art Gallery. Tickets are limited must be purchased in advance at bit.ly/Ellwanger24 or by contacting the MAG Council at 585-276-8910.
•Vendors wanted for a Craft Fair on July 13, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., at the Chili American Legion Post 1830, 450 Chili-Scottsville Road, Scottsville. Cost is $30 per table plus one craft item donated to the Post. Setup at 8:30 a.m. To register, email chilipost1830events@gmail.com.
•41st Spencerport Rotary Golf Tournament will be held at Timber Ridge Golf Club on Saturday, August 10. 11 a.m. registration, lunch, putting contest; 1 p.m. Shotgun Start. $125 entry fee per player includes 50/50 entry and raffle tickets. Scramble format, men’s, ladies and mixed team awards. Beverages on course, gift bags for golfers, BBQ dinner. To register or for information, contact Stu and Laura McFarlane at mcfarlane2000@gmail.com or lauramcfarlane1961@ gmail.com. Partial proceeds used to support Eagle Star Housing.
Government Meetings
•Chili: Parks & Recreation Committee – June 18, 6 p.m., at 3237 Chili Avenue, New Community Center.
•Churchville: Zoning Board of Appeals – June 19, 7 p.m., at 23 E. Buffalo Street.
•Clarkson: Planning Board – June 18, 7 p.m.; Zoning Board – June 19, 7 p.m., at Town Hall.
•Hamlin: Zoning Board of Appeals – June 17, 7 p.m., at 1658 Lake Road.
•Kendall: Town Board Workshop – Saturday, June 15, 9 a.m.; Town Board – June 18, 7 p.m.
•Parma: Planning Board – June 17, 7 p.m.; Town Board – June 18, 6:30 p.m., at 1300 Hilton Parma Corners Road.
•Spencerport: Board of Trustees – June 19, 4:30 p.m. at the Village Offices, 27 West Avenue.
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. Digital Literacy of Rochester is at the library Mondays from noon to 3 p.m. providing tech help. Silent Book Club is Tuesday, June
18, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Homeschool Board Game Day is Wednesday, June 19, at 1 p.m. Bring your friends for an end-of-the-year game bash. Sensory Play for toddlers and preschoolers is Thursday, June 20, from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. and 6 to 7 p.m. Adult Book Club is Wednesday, June 26, at 2 p.m. Call 964-2320 to register for programs. Visit the library’s Facebook page or www.hamlinlibraryny. org for more information.
•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 (until the end of June) 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Summer Reading Game begins Thursday, June 27. Open to children Pre-K through Grade 12. Kick-Off event with Mayukwa Kashiwa’s African Drumming Program Thursday, June 27, at 2 p.m. For 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.). Adult events: Monoprints Class – June 17 at 6 p.m.; Newspapers as Genealogical Resources – June 24 at 6 p.m. Call 617-6181 to register. Find kids and teen events at facebook.com/ogdenfarmerslibrary.
•Parma Public Library, 7 West Avenue, Hilton is holding the following events (no registration unless indicated): Summer Foraging: Learn to Identify and Locate Wild Mushrooms & Edible Plants – Monday, June 17, 6 to 7:30 p.m., registration appreciated. MaryJo Lane of MJ Creative Gardens will teach about wild edible herbs and flowers to add to your culinary creations, teas, and herbal medicinals. Discuss their benefits, nutrition and risks and enjoy a demo and free raffle drawings. You may bring a sample or photo of a recent “foraged find” to share with the group. Historic Walking Tour: South Avenue and South Hill – Tuesday, June 18, 10 to 11:30 a.m., please register. Meet outside the library for this tour that will follow Main Street to South Avenue with a visit to South Hill. Comfortable shoes and water are recommended and part of the walk is uphill. In case of light rain, walk will go on as planned. Understanding Antisemitism Online Book Discussion Series – Tuesday, June 18, 7 to 8:30 p.m., register to receive the Zoom link. Join the Monroe County Library System and Rochester Against Antisemitism for a series of online book discussions about antisemitism and Israel. Conversations will be held online every other month. June 18 featured title is Letters to My Palestinian Neighbor by Yossi Klein Halevi. The library is closed for Juneteenth on Wednesday, June 19. Preventing and Responding to Identity Theft – Friday, June 21, 3 to 4 p.m., registration appreciated. The NYS Division of Consumer Protection will discuss strategies to help consumers address the harms from identity theft and prevent victimization. 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. Donuts with Dad* – Monday, June 17, 6:30 to 7:15 p.m. Bring dad, grandpa, brothers, uncles, or anyone who fills that important role to enjoy stories, sing songs, and munch on some tasty donuts. All Ages Story Times – Tuesdays and Thursdays, 11 to 11:30 a.m. 3D Pen Necklaces* – Tuesday, June 18, 4 to 5 p.m., open to grades 6 to 12. Use 3D pens to make any shape you can imagine and attach your new pendant to a necklace chain. Fairy Garden Pots – Friday, June 21, noon to 2 p.m. Make a pot for your garden.
Meetings
•Brockport Fire District meets Monday, June 17, 6:30 p.m., at Station #3, 191 West Avenue, Brockport.
•The Hamlin Lions Club meets every first and third Tuesday (June 18), 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.
•Hamlin Morton Walker Board of Fire Commissioners holds a regular business meeting on the third Monday of the month (June 17) at 7 p.m. and a workshop meeting the fourth Thursday of the month (June 27) at 7 p.m. All meetings are held at the Hamlin Morton Walker Fire District Building, 1521 Lake Road, Hamlin.
•The Hubbard Springs Garden Club of Chili meets June 17, 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, June 18, 6 p.m., in the Hill School Cafetorium. Updated information at www.bcs1. org.
Volunteer Opportunities
•The Brockport Arts Festival needs volunteers. Opportunities leading up to, during, and after this year’s festival are listed at https://tinyurl. com/3zfw9925 where you can find more information and sign up. Volunteers receive a t-shirt to be worn during their service.
Holley HS senior helps save a life
by Christopher Martin, BFD PIOLeigha Walker, an 18-year-old senior at Holley High School, was working at Subway on Brockport-Spencerport Road in Brockport the morning of Sunday, June 9, when she heard a loud noise outside. Looking out, she discovered a vehicle had run into their building.
Walker immediately dialed 9-1-1 and went out front with three others from the store. They noticed an 67-year-old male slumped over the wheel with locked doors. The four of them worked to break the glass and assist the male from the vehicle. He was reportedly barely breathing with a weak pulse as they lowered him to the ground.
While all this was happening, first responders had been alerted and were on their way to the scene. Walker, who had been certified in CPR just last year, jumped into action and started compressions. At about the same time, Brockport FD Deputy Chief Tim Smith pulled up in his Chief’s vehicle with a Brockport Police Officer simultaneously. They brought an AED from the Police vehicle to the patient. The AED called for two shocks to be administered, which responders did prior to Monroe Ambulance arriving on scene. According to fire department records, the first shock was administered just six minutes after firefighters and EMTs were summoned. Monroe Ambulance transported the patient to Strong Memorial Hospital with two firefighters on board assisting.
While interviewing her for this story, Leigha wanted to convey two things. One, when she took her CPR training, she never expected to have to use it, though she was glad to have the certification when
she needed it. Secondly, when she was released from her duties doing compressions, she was relieved to find she had not burned the fresh baked bread in the oven. Leigha is an honors student and three-sport varsity athlete.
The Brockport Fire District is pleased to report this as another instance of many hands and agencies coming together to contribute to the saving of a life of another. The driver of the truck was revived and is alive to spend another day with us all.
Hoy named Firefighter of the Year at Monroe County American Legion Convention
Story and photos by
Christopher Martin, BFD PIOThe Monroe County Convention for the American Legion was held June 1 at the Harvey C. Noone Post #954 in Churchville, where the Law & Order Committee for the County presented Past Brockport Chief Allan Hoy with their Firefighter of the Year plaque for 2023. John Compitello, Commander for the Monroe County Convention, read from the nomination when he presented the plaque.
Past Chief Hoy was nominated by the American Legion Post #379 in Brockport earlier this year. Chief Hoy was accompanied by his wife, Deborah; Assistant Chief Adam Leggett; President of the Brockport Volunteer Firefighter’s Association Ron Sabernick; FF and American Legion Honor Guard member Paul Drake; and FF Matthew Delucia when he received his award.
Commander and President Jack Tangen and Adjutant Bill Fine, both from the American Legion Post #379 in Brockport, were in attendance for the presentation.
Major construction complete on $19.4 million rehab of State Route 390
Major construction has been completed on a $19.4 million project that rehabilitated 17 lane miles of pavement and upgraded six bridges along State Route 390 between Lexington Avenue and State Route 104 (Ridge Road) in the towns of Gates and Greece, enhancing travel for the nearly 80,000 motorists who utilize this corridor each day. This project, which began in April 2022, builds upon a nearly $192 million investment in recent years along the corridor, including the recently completed I-390/I-490 interchange project.
“Major travel corridors like State Route 390 are the anchors of our regional economies – spurring investment and expansion in the Finger Lakes and beyond,” Governor Kathy Hochul said. “My administration is delivering historic investments in infrastructure to ensure the long-term viability of our communities and to catalyze growth and innovation across New York State.”
Along with smoothing the pavement within the project limits, this project greatly enhanced the durability and lifespan of six bridges carrying the highway over Lexington Avenue, Weiland Road and Latona Road by:
•Installing new decks on all six bridges, while utilizing higher performance internal cure concrete on the structures, which reduces cracking and permeability, and extends the lifespan of the bridges.
•Installing epoxy coated steel reinforcement bars to prevent corrosion.
•Placing new, high-strength concrete bridge barriers that protect motorists in the event of a collision.
Additionally, this project rehabilitated the highway’s on and off ramp, curb ramps and traffic signals to bolster multi-modal safety.
The completion of this project brings the total investment along this portion of the 390 corridor within the towns of Gates and Greece to nearly $192 million in recent years, including the I-390/I490 interchange project completed in 2021 and the Route 390 Trail Extension Project completed in 2022. Additional recent investments into I-390 in the region include the $35 million project rehabilitating between Exits 10 and 12 in Monroe and Livingston Counties completed in 2022, and the ongoing $27 million project rehabilitating between Exits 8 and 10, which is slated for completion later this year.
following the camp. Registration form can be found on the Salmon Creek website under Lessons with Gary Tatar. Return Registration to: Salmon Creek Country Club
Due to the Fourth of July holiday, there will be an early deadline for all news and advertising for the July 7 edition of Westside News.
Thursday, July 4, and will reopen at 9 am on Monday, July 8.
genesee country village & Museum holding annual celtic Faire
The sounds of fiddles, bagpipes, and bodhrans will fill the 19th-centrury village and Great Meadow at Genesee Country Village & Museum’s annual Celtic Faire, coming up Saturday, June 22, and Sunday, June 23, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. From the Scottish Highlands, Emerald Isles, and rugged Welsh coastline to the Genesee Valley, Celtic traditions and roots run deep. Visitors will find a pan-Celtic celebration of heritage music, dance, and authentic food and drink, with an artisan fair, clan booths, Highland Games, Irish dancing, a talk about tartan in the John L. Wehle Gallery, and more. The Celtic Faire is sponsored by Sage Rutty.
Visitors will enjoy the sounds of A Bit of Irish Street Band, Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann of Rochester, Feadán Òr, Gates Keystone Club Police Pipes & Drums, and Rochester Scottish Pipes & Drums while exploring the Museum grounds. Watch lively dances by ROCeltic, Rochester Academy of Irish Dance, and Jamieson Irish Dance & Creative Arts. Plus, dive into Welsh folklore, dance, music, and culture with the return of Ruthanne Ankney. Celtic Faire visitors can also explore Breton folk songs and dance with Michael MacNintch and Alexander Bartholomew, hear classic legends of Celtic King Arthur with Kara Larson Maloney, and discover historic crochet and lacemaking with Deborah VanDieren of Bobbins by VanDieren.
Visit the booths of a number of Scottish clans represented in the Greater Rochester area to learn more about family history and lineage. Clans present will include: Clan Baird, Cumming Society of the United States of America, Donnachaidh of the Northeast, House of Gordon USA, Clan Kerr, Clan Menzies, Clan Ross, Clan Sinclair, Clan Stewart, Daughters of Scotia, Lady Douglas Lodge #126, Family of Bruce International, MacNachtan Association Worldwide, and Scottish Heritage Society of Rochester.
Circle around the Great Meadow to experience the fierce competition that is traditional Highland Games. Cheer on the Buffalo Heavies and Roc City Gaelic as they compete in historical Scottish demonstrations of strength, agility, and skill. Try your hand at the Adult Sheaf Toss with the Buffalo Heavies at 3 p.m. on Sunday, June 23 ($5). Plus, kids
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•Hartman, David C., of Rochester, died June 4, 2024 at age 72. He was predeceased by his parents, Fred and Ruth Hartman; and his brother, Freddie Hartman. He is survived by his children, David Hartman and Amy Martinez; his grandchildren, Isabel and Danny; the mother of his children, Joan (Diedrich); and his sister Debby. David was a retiree of DuPont in Rochester. He doted on his grandchildren; they were truly his pride and joy. He enjoyed watching and attending Nascar races, and was a huge Jeff Gordon fan. He was also an avid Florida State Seminoles football fan. He loved Lynyrd Skynyrd and southern rock.
Dave’s Memorial Service will be held Saturday, June 22, 2024 at 11 a.m. at St. Paul Lutheran Church, 158 East Avenue, Hilton. Interment in Parma Union Cemetery at the convenience of the family. Donations can be made to the Disabled American Veterans, 1300 I Street NW, Suite 400 West, Washington, DC 20005 in his memory. Arrangements entrusted to the Thomas E. Burger Funeral Home, Hilton.
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•Ridd, Herbert W., age 95, died June 2, 2024. Herbert was born February 20, 1929 in Batavia, a son of the late William and Florence (Wilcox) Ridd. Surviving are his loving daughter, Robin (Randy) Mitchell and son, Roger Ridd, both of Bergen; grandchildren, Jessica Quaintance, Kyle (Lauren) Mitchell, Jodi (Joey) Mitchell, Ian (Grace) Ridd, Bryana (Zack) Tomporowski and Randy Lynn (Dominic) Ridd; nine great grandchildren; sisters, Elaine (Don) McPherson of California and Ellen (Daryl) Heiby of Perry; sisters-in-law, Nancy Beedham and Joan Ridd; special caregiver, Pam Parton; many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his parents; loving wife, Josephine; brother, Pete Ridd; son, Randy L. Ridd; and grandson-in-law, Joshua Quaintance. Herbert served in the Army in Germany during the Korean War. He was a member of the Botts-Florito American Legion Post 576 for 71 years. For many years Herbert worked at Gates Albert in Chili, as a machinist. Herb loved horse races, playing quick draw and watching NASCAR and football.
A Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, June 22, 2024 from 2 to 6 p.m. at the Sage Pavilion, 62 South Lake Avenue, Bergen. Donations can be made to the Bergen Fire Department, 10 Hunter Street, P.O. Box 428, Bergen, NY 14416 in his memory. Arrangements entrusted to Turner Funeral Home, Bergen.
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•Baker, Janice D., died unexpectedly June 9, 2024. She is predeceased by her parents William and Emma Baker and her sisters Bonnie and Barb. She is survived by her devoted partner of 44 years, Jack Clancy; her loving daughter Renee (John Hicks) Winkler; grandchildren Nikkia (Dylan Towndrow) Frongetta and Alyshea Frongetta; sisters Cindy (Ed Mundt) Baker and Karen Flory; many nieces, nephews and extended family members. Janice loved crafts and created beautiful cards to celebrate her family and friends. She was an avid gardener and loved watching the hummingbirds that came to visit; she always put everyone else before herself; she was a very giving, supportive person and an amazing listener with strong shoulders to cry on.
Visitation was held June 13 at Fowler Funeral Home, Inc., Brockport. Interment will be held privately.
can join in youth Irish football and hurling clinics with Roc City Gaelic.
Enjoy a scotch egg or a turkey leg and a historical craft beer (brewed by Rohrbach Brewing Co. referencing 19th-century beer recipes) from the Freight House Pub, or venture out into the festival to try specialty food vendors. The Museum’s Whistlestop Bakery will be selling fresh bread on Sunday (available while supplies last) and the D.B. Munger & Co. Confectionery will be open featuring a number of 19th-century baked goods. Plus, visit Hosmer’s Tap Room for 19thcentury beverages and hand pies.
Visit the Nature Center at GCV&M during Celtic Faire to enjoy a self-guided hike along the Fairy Trail where visitors will find a Wishing Log, as well as several hands-on crafting opportunities including a station to make your own fairy dust, craft with found-objects, and enjoy color-changing lemonade and iced floral tea in our Fairy Circle. The Nature Center boasts more than five miles of Nature Trails, and access to the Nature Center is included in general museum admission.
On Saturday, June 22, at 11 a.m. in the John L. Wehle Gallery, visitors will have the opportunity to attend a curator-hosted talk “Tartan and Plaid Mania.” This talk traces the history and tradition that is plaid and tartan, exploring
this fabric that has taken the world by storm, and how has it changed over the ages. The program is paired with plaid and tartan items from 19th-century America, and will be hosted by Curator Brandon W. Brooks. Additionally, visitors on Saturday, June 22, can enjoy the talk “Celtic History of Tea” at 10:45 a.m. with Daniel Krenzer, and enjoy a tea tasting. Gallery programming is included with general Museum admission.
Also, shop the artisan market to find everything from kilts, to traditional Welsh cookies, to jewelry and knits from more than 35 vendors.
Tickets for Celtic Faire are currently available online at https://www.gcv.org/event/celtic-faire-2/. Purchasing tickets in advance is recommended to get the early bird discount – there will be a small additional fee for tickets purchased day-of at the door and online. Celtic Faire tickets are $23 for adults, $20 for seniors (62+), $20 for students (13 to 18), $17 for youth (12 and under), and children under two are free. Museum members can attend Celtic Faire for free and are guaranteed admission.
Tickets and more information about upcoming events can be found online at https://www.gcv.org/events/. Provided information and photo
transportation museum seeks volunteers
The New York Museum of Transportation, in Rush, welcomes potential volunteers to a hands-on open house, Saturday, June 22, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Men and women age 18 and older, and youths 12 to 17 accompanied by an adult are invited. Refreshments will be served.
“Those interested in trying out for a position in trolley operations will actually be given a chance to take the controls of the museum’s 100-year-old electric trolley car,” says event organizer Jim Dierks.
There are many other “hands-on” opportunities too. Fire truck enthusiasts will take the wheel of a 1941 Mack “quad” fire engine. Running trains on the huge museum model rail-
•Casey, Harold R. “Bud,” died June 4, 2024 at age 68. He was predeceased by his parents, Harold Casey Sr. and Elsa (Stanley) Tripp; his brothers, John and Larry Walker; and his sister, Elsa Gottfried. He is survived by his wife, Debra (Rickman) Casey; his children, Sarah (Charlie) Casey, Amanda (Steven) Seith, Becky Casey, and Caleb Casey; his grandchildren, Emmalee, Elizabeth, Ryan, Nicholas, Barron, Malia, and expecting baby Seith; his sister, Frieda Shannon; and many nieces and nephews. Bud was a retiree of Eastman Kodak Company, working with the HVAC units there. He enjoyed camping, boating, fishing, and deer hunting. Visitation and Services were held June 11 at the Thomas E. Burger Funeral Home, Hilton. Interment at Parma Union Cemetery at the convenience of the family. Contributions can be made in memory of Bud to Hunt of A Lifetime Foundation, Inc., 6297 Buffalo Road, Harborcreek, PA 16421. “Hunt Of A Lifetime” is a nonprofit organization with a mission to grant hunting and fishing dreams for children age 21 and under, who have been diagnosed with life threatening illnesses or life threatening disabilities.
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•Speares, Gail J., died June 10, 2024. Gail is predeceased by her daughter, Christina and parents, Stan and Doris Johnson. She is survived by her husband of 50 years,Tim; children, Elizabeth (Brett) Robinson, Patricia (John) Noel, Jessica Speares (Francisco), and Kevin (Becca) Speares; brother, Gary (Judy) Johnson; and six loving grandchildren. Gail taught fifth and sixth grade at Churchville-Chili for 23 years. She loved her work as a teacher and her students. Gail was generous and giving, always providing practical support for others in their time of need. Gail was a life-long member of First Congregational Church of Riga. She was an excellent cook and enjoyed crocheting, sewing, and canning. Her Funeral Service was held June 15 at the First Congregational Church of Riga, followed by interment at Riga Cemetery. Donations can be made to a local charity in Gail’s memory. Arrangements entrusted to Walker Brothers Funeral Home, Churchville.
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•Beadling, Gary J., died June 9, 2024 at age 82. Gary was a man of dry humor, sarcasm and a love for classical music, politics and learning. He was predeceased by his parents, Wesley and Nancy (Flannery) Beadling; his sister, Sue and brother-in-law John Russi; nephew, David Carafos; and his sister-in-law, Jan Beadling. Gary is survived by his loving children, Anne (Doug) Canham, Peter (Jennifer) Beadling, Sharon (Mark) DuPan, Michael (April) Beadling, and Sarah Beadling; his brothers, David Beadling and Jack (Kathy) Beadling; sister, Joan (George) Carafos; grandchildren, Josh (Haley) DuPan, Zachary (Rachel Quinn) DuPan, Colin (Jessica Suttera) Beadling, Riley Beadling, Ryan, Kelley, Reid and Sydney Canham, Cody (Keira), Tyler, and Addie Renfer; several nieces and nephews. Gary “Trooper Gary 2545,” was a veteran of the US Air Force (1959 to 1962). Upon his discharge, Gary became a New York State Trooper, a position that would bring him endless joy and pride throughout his long life. Gary later joined Eastman Kodak Company spending most of his time in Aerial Government System and research. A Service will be held privately by the family. Donations in memory of Gary can be made to Catholic Charities, Refugee Resettlement Services, 79 North Clinton Avenue, Rochester, NY 14604. Arrangements entrusted to the Thomas E. Burger Funeral Home, Hilton.
road will appeal to model train hobbyists. The buildings and grounds equipment will be there to run. Gift shop and ticket sales will also be an opportunity to go through the motions.
“The New York Museum of Transportation has been run entirely by volunteers for the past fifty years, and the need for new volunteers is always an important priority,” says Dierks, adding, “Putting potential volunteers in the driver’s seat will provide a unique introduction to the operations of our museum.”
For information, visit www.nymtmuseum.org, email info@ nymtmuseum.org, or call 585-533-1113. Provided information
•Lenhart, William C., died June 8, 2024 at age 70. He was predeceased by his parents, Robert and Barbara Holfelner Lenhart; his wife, Katherine (2010); his son, William R. Lenhart (2011); and his brother, David Lenhart. He is survived by his daughter, Karen (James) Demchock; his grandchildren, Kaylyn, Kyle, Marissa Elizabeth, and Madeline Rose; his brother, John (Lynne) Lenhart; his sisters, Bonnie Hannon and Annette Lenhart; his sister-in-law, Carol (Jim) Russell; and many nieces, nephews, and friends. Bill had a career at Eastman Kodak Company as a chemical engineer. He served as a Deacon for St. Leo’s Catholic Church, Hilton, for many years. He enjoyed golfing and spending time with his family.
His Funeral Mass was celebrated June 12 at St. Leo the Great Catholic Church, Hilton. Interment in Holy Sepulchre Cemetery at the convenience of the family. Contributions in Bill’s memory can be made to the Knights of Columbus Council #9461, for the Benefit of Deacon Bill, 110 Hojack Lane, Hilton, NY 14468. Arrangements entrusted to the Thomas E. Burger Funeral Home, Hilton.
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•Raduns, Cheryl Jean, died June 5, 2024 at age 60. She is survived by her husband of 38 years, Gary Lee Raduns Jr.; two children: Gary Carl (McKenzie) Raduns and Emily (Spencer) West; grandson, Gary Mac Raduns. She loved spending time with her family. At the end of a vacation or visit together, she always said her favorite part was “just having you kids here.” Cheryl was a dedicated caregiver to her parents. She and her husband gave her parents, surviving Irvin Miller and predeceased Jean Miller, a happy and loving home in their own house for 17 years. Cheryl’s siblings were frequent visitors: Connie (Randy) Zeiders, Roy (Diane) Miller, Darryl (Debbie) Miller, and Gary (Tammy) Miller. Cheryl’s second family was found with her in-laws. She enjoyed frequent visits to plant nurseries and garden shows with her surviving mother-inlaw, Carol Raduns. She also enjoyed the love and support of Gary Lee’s pre-deceased father, Gary; and siblings, Paul (Kim) Raduns, Lynn (Rob) Richmond, and Rachel (Dave) Hersee. A Service was held June 10 at Grace Church of the Nazarene, South Union Street, Rochester. Donations can be made to Lipson Cancer Institute in her memory. Arrangements entrusted to Walker Brothers Funeral Home, Spencerport.
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Brockport Symphony Orchestra presents Summer Pops Concert
The Brockport Symphony Orchestra will present their Summer Pops Concert on Sunday, June 23, 4 p.m., at the First Presbyterian Church of Brockport, 35 State Street in the village of Brockport. Directed by Jonathan Allentoff, this family concert will feature vocal artists Mary Wojciechowski and Michael DeLuca and violin soloist Eloise Fadial.
Wojciechowski, a graduate of Nazareth College and Temple University, has performed as a vocal soloist at the Rochester International Jazz Festival and the Corning Museum of Glass. She appeared with the Philadelphia Pops Festival Chorus under the baton of Peter Nero. DeLuca studied vocal performance with Heinz Rehfuss while attending the University at Buffalo and has performed on stage across Western New York. He records and produces a variety of albums for the major streaming platforms.
Fadial, the orchestra’s concertmaster, studied with Grammy-nominated violinist Dr. John Fadial and the
distinguished Dr. Beth Vanderborgh at the University of Wyoming. She performed with the University of Wyoming Symphony and Chamber Orchestras and appears as a violinist and violist on the University of Rochester Chamber Music Series. She is currently completing a PhD in Biomedical Engineering at the University of Rochester.
The program includes Broadway and Hollywood favorites, folk songs, and a tribute to the 100th birthday of Henry Mancini.
This project is made possible with support from the Village of Brockport and funds from the Statewide Community Regrants Program, a regrant program of the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature and administered by the Genesee Valley Council on the Arts.
For additional information, visit www.brockportsymphony.org.
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SEF announces recipients of John Rueping Memorial Scholarship
The Spencerport Education Foundation (SEF) has selected five Spencerport students to be the 2024 recipients of the John Rueping Memorial Scholarship, given in memory of Spencerport resident John Rueping. Each scholar will be awarded a $5,000 scholarship upon successful completion of their first semester of collegiate study.
The five seniors selected are Nathan Barbeto, Adriana Brooks, Logan Enge, Krisa Geronikos, and Natalie Glass. All five students will be pursuing a career in engineering, and were active members in the Spencerport schools and community.
Nathan Barbeto and Adriana Brooks both plan to attend Rochester Institute of Technology, with Barbeto majoring in Packaging Science and Brooks majoring in Mechanical Engineering. Logan Enge will attend Pennsylvania State University to major in Materials Science & Engineering. Krisa Geronikos plans to attend the University of Maryland, where she will study Bioengineering. Natalie Glass will pursue an Engineering Management major at Clarkson University.
For information about the SEF, visit https://www.spencerporteducationfoundation.org. Provided information
Fireworks display set for July 3
The Sweden/Clarkson Community Center Fireworks display celebrating America’s birthday will be held on Wednesday, July 3, at dusk. The best viewing is from the SCCC, 4927 Lake Road, Brockport, where there will be lots of fun for families.
Scheduled activities run from 7 to 9
p.m. and include pony rides, bounce house and other inflatables, games, activities, and food trucks. Portable restrooms on site. Bring lawn chairs and blankets. Rain date is July 5. For more information about the event, call 431-0090.
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Spencerport CSD receives rebate for electric buses
The Spencerport Central School District has been selected to receive a $400,000 rebate toward the purchase of two electric buses through the Environmental Protection Agency’s Clean School Bus Rebate program. Spencerport was one of 47 communities selected across the state, and was the only local recipient.
The Clean School Bus Rebate program provides upfront payments to eligible entities to subsidize buying zero-emission or clean school buses, fund the necessary charging infrastructure, and pay for related expenses like professional training. Recipients get the money upfront to ensure a smooth purchasing process. Rebates totaling about $95.7 million
were awarded for the purchase of over 350 electric buses and five propane buses.
“Transitioning to a zero-emission school bus fleet not only represents our commitment to a greener future but shows our commitment to the health and well-being of the next generation. New York communities are benefiting from Bipartisan Infrastructure Law investments, including this substantial funding to help school districts make the switch to electric buses. Thank you to President Biden and our partners at the EPA for supporting New York’s investments to reduce pollution and build healthy communities,” said Governor Kathy Hochul. Provided information
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By the Grace of God Free and Independent
TO: Tara Jo Nichols, if she be living, and if she be dead to her heirs-at-law, next of kin, distributees, if any such there be, all of whom and all of whose names, ages, places of residence and post office addresses are unknown to the Petitioner and cannot after due diligence used be ascertained and Hon. Letita James - Attorney General of the State of New York.
A petition having been duly filed by J. Craig Nichols, who is domiciled at 57 Sequoia Drive, Rochester NY 14624.
YOU ARE HEREBY CITED TO SHOW CAUSE before the Surrogate’s Court Genesee County, at Genesee County Courts Facility, Suite 200, One West Main Street, Batavia, New York, on 1st day of August, 2024 at 9:15 o’clock in the forenoon of that day, why a decree should not be made in the estate of David K. Nichols lately at domiciled at 6461 Swamp Road, Byron NY 14422 admitting to probate a Will dated 10th day of March, 2011 (a Codicil dated - n/a -) a copy of which is attached, as the Will of David K. Nichols deceased, relating to real and personal property, and directing that
•Letters Testamentary to J. Craig Nichols
•Letters of Trusteeship to J. Craig Nichols
Hon. MELISSA LIGHTCAP CIANFRINI Surrogate
Stephanie Lewandowski Chief Clerk
Dated, Attested and Sealed 5th day of June, 2024
Timothy Pellittiere (585)347-2840
Attorney for Petitioner Telephone Number
Pellittiere & Johnson, PLLC, 441 Penbrooke Drive, Suite 12, Penfield, New York 14526
Address of Attorney
Attorney Email Address: tim@pjestatelaw.com
The Law Enforcement Torch Run (LETR) passed through Spencerport on Friday, June 7, as the Flame of
LETR is a time-honored Special Olympics tradition of more than 32 years, led and orchestrated by the “Guardians of the Flame,” which include members of law enforcement personnel from agencies throughout New York. Together with local athletes and supporters, LETR representatives raise funds and awareness for Special Olympics New York. More than 100 members of local law enforcement and Special Olympics athletes participated, including members of the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office, Ogden Police Department, Rochester Police Department, New York State Police, Monroe County Probation, Irondequoit Police Department, Gates Police Department, Greece Police Department, Brockport Police Department, and Webster Police Department.
The run departed from the Ogden Police Department headquarters at 11 a.m. and concluded at Pineway Ponds Park. Particpants didn’t allow the rain that started mid-run to dampen their spirits. For additional information about Special Olympics New York, to learn more about getting involved, or to donate, visit www.specialolympicsNY.org. Provided information
Churchville-Chili seniors earn Seal of Biliteracy
Churchville-Chili Central School District participates in the New York State Seal of Biliteracy (NYSSB), which recognizes high school graduates who have attained a high level of proficiency in English and one or more world languages. This year, 18 graduating seniors have earned the Seal of Biliteracy. Seals were earned in French, Spanish and Vietnamese.
Seal recipients are: Angelia Agnello, Olufemi Akinpelu, Emily Berardicurti, Kathryn Bozek, Mckenzie Ennis, Myiah Garcia, Sydney Goettel, Ethan Hopenwasser, Serenity Jager, Ryan Johnson, Isabella Mettler, Van Nguyen, Alexandra Percassi, Madelyn Sichak, Wesley Smith, Lily Stewart, Christopher Strong, and Gabrielle Toates.
with language and biliteracy skills for employers, to provide universities with additional information about applicants seeking admission and placement, to prepare students with twenty-first century skills, to recognize the value of language instruction and to affirm the value of diversity in a multilingual society.
Successful candidates earn three points in English and three points in each world language from a points matrix, which includes course grades, national and state exams, transcripts and culminating projects.
The NYSSB takes the form of a Seal on the student’s diploma, a certificate of achievement, and a medallion worn at graduation.
Churchville-Chili’s Varsity Vocals competed in the Darien Lake Music Competition on Saturday, June 8. The group took first in their division and were awarded the Grand Judges Award for receiving the highest score of any choir to perform that day. Photos from @CCCSDtweets on X.
Joe’s Stories – Tree Talk
by Joe ReinschmidtHi, it’s me, the Tree. My scribe tells me people have been asking about me. It’s good to know that many of you have concerns about my welfare. If you’re reading this, it means we both made it through another win-
pared to some that have occurred during the 100 or so years I’ve been here. If you check on me, you’ll notice that my very top branches have leafed out quite well. So have the bottom branches, but the others are taking longer to realize it’s spring time again. I hope they join us quickly so I can show my best appearance.
Special thanks to those of you that were concerned a few months ago when some excavation equipment appeared here. I admit, I also was concerned, but as it evolved, they were only working on water main improvement along the road. So I invite you to join me in looking forward to a nice summer that we can all enjoy.
Just a reminder in case you have forgotten, I am in the middle of a field on the east side of North Union Street (Rt. 259) across from Barefoot Plaza, about a quarter-mile north of Spencerport. Give me a quick glance and greeting when you drive by.
“Tree Talk” is a series of reflections on life written by Joe Reinschmidt who gives a ‘voice’ to an old sycamore located in an open field on the east side of Route 259 north of Spencerport’s Terry Taylor Elementary School.
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well as seek civil penalties of up to $5,000 per violation, among other remedies. And finally, it calls for the establishment of acceptable age verification and parent consent methods, to be determined by the OAG as part of a rulemaking process once the legislation is enacted.
The New York Child Data Protection Act will prohibit online sites from collecting, using, sharing or selling personal data of anyone under the age of 18, unless they receive informed consent or unless doing so is strictly necessary for the purpose of the website. It also authorizes the OAG to enforce the law and enjoin and seek damages or civil penalties of up to $5,000 per violation.
“New York is sending a clear message to Big Tech: your profits are not more important than our kids’ privacy and wellbeing. As the father of two young kids, this win is personal, and I am particularly grateful to the young people,
parents, educators, and organizations from across the state who fought back against the industry’s lobbying and lies, and demanded a safer digital world,” said State Senator Andrew Gounardes who sponsored the bills.
This legislative approach, backed by Governor Kathy Hochul and Attorney General Letitia James, does not restrict children’s access to content on social apps; it simply allows them to choose how the content they view will be delivered to them. And while there are critical First Amendment protections forbidding discrimination on the basis of viewpoint or content, this legislation regulates technology, not speech. The legislation aims to empower young people to explore, learn, and stay connected through social media on their terms, without being pushed into harmful content, and is designed to pass Supreme Court scrutiny.
“On behalf of parents across our state, we express our immense gratitude to the legislators and advocates who worked tirelessly to pass this groundbreaking legislation to protect our children from social media’s harmful algorithms and invasive data collection,” said Julianna Arnold, NY Parent and member of Parents for Safe Online Spaces. “Social media’s algorithms push harmful and often deadly content to innocent and vulnerable children and teens just like my daughtercontent promoting the use and sale of illicit and lethal drugs, self-harm, eating disorders, and suicide. This legislation is a crucial step toward safeguarding our children and giving control back to parents. Now, we urge Senator Schumer to take action on the national level and bring the Kids Online Safety Act to the Senate floor for a vote, making America a leader in protecting kids online.” Provided information
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Town of Parma
NOTICE PURSUANT TO LOCAL FINANCE LAW SECTION 81.00
The bond resolution published herewith was adopted on June 10, 2024, and the validity of the obligations authorized by such bond resolution may be hereafter contested only if such obligations were authorized for an object or purpose for which the Town of Parma is not authorized to expend money or if the provisions of law which should have been complied with as of the date of publication of this notice were not substantially complied with, and an action, suit or proceeding contesting such validity is commenced within twenty (20) days after the date of publication of this notice, or such obligations were authorized in violation of the provisions of the constitution.
Carrie Fracassi, Town Clerk Town of Parma, New York Dated: June 11, 2024
BOND RESOLUTION DATED JUNE 10, 2024, OF THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF PARMA, NEW YORK AUTHORIZING GENERAL OBLIGATION SERIAL BONDS TO FINANCE WATER SYSTEM CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS WITHIN THE TOWN, AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF BOND ANTICIPATION NOTES IN CONTEMPLATION THEREOF, THE EXPENDITURE OF SUMS FOR SUCH PURPOSE, AND DETERMINING OTHER MATTERS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH.
WHEREAS, the Town of Parma Water Improvement Benefit Area 1 is a water improvement benefit area of the Town of Parma, New York, duly established by the Town Board pursuant to the Town Law; and
WHEREAS, the cost of the improvements authorized will not exceed the cost thresholds that require approval of the Office of the State Comptroller; and
WHEREAS, the Town, acting as lead agency under the State Environmental Quality Review Act and the applicable regulations promulgated thereunder (SEQRA), has completed its environmental review and, on May 7, 2024, has duly adopted a negative declaration and has determined that the implementation of the Type 1 action as proposed will not result in any significant adverse environmental impacts; now therefore, be it
RESOLVED BY THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF PARMA, NEW YORK (hereinafter referred to as the “Town”), by the favorable vote of not less than two-thirds of all of the members of such Board, as follows:
Section 1. The Town of Parma shall undertake certain capital improvements consisting of the acquisition and construction of water improvements for the Town of Parma Water Improvement Benefit Area 1, to include the installation of approximately 30,000 LF of watermain, hydrants, valves, and other related appurtenances along Moul Road, Curtis Road, Collamer Road, Bennett Road, all roads in the Town of Parma, New York, and the acquisition of land or rights in land necessary therefore, if any, and the acquisition of original furnishings, equipment, machinery or apparatus, or the replacement of such equipment, machinery, or apparatus, and other incidental improvements that may be required in connection therewith for such construction and district use (hereinafter referred to as “purpose”), and general obligation serial bonds in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $3,435,037.00 are hereby authorized to be issued to finance said purpose, and bond anticipation notes in anticipation thereof (and renewals thereof) of the Town are hereby authorized to be issued to finance said purpose.
Section 2. The estimated maximum aggregate cost to the Town of Parma of said purpose, which may include preliminary costs and costs incidental thereto and costs of the financing thereof, is estimated to be $3,435,037.00, and said amount is hereby appropriated therefore. The plan for financing of said purpose is to provide all of such maximum cost by issuance of bonds or bond anticipation notes as herein authorized, to be offset and reduced dollar for dollar by the amount of grants received, if any.
Section 3. It is hereby determined and declared that (a) said purpose is one of the class of objects or purposes described in Subdivision 1 of paragraph (a) or Section 11.00 of the Local Finance Law and that the period of probable usefulness of said purpose is forty (40) years, (b) the proposed maximum maturity of said bonds authorized by this resolution will be in excess of five years, (c) current funds required to be provided prior to the issuance of bonds or notes herein authorized, pursuant to Section 107.00 of the Local Finance Law, to the extent applicable, if any, will be provided, (d) the notes herein authorized are issued in anticipation of bonds for an assessable improvement, and (e) there are presently no outstanding bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation of the sale of said bonds.
Section 4. The bonds and notes authorized by this resolution shall contain the recital of validity prescribed in Section 52.00 of the Local Finance Law and such bonds and notes shall be general obliga-
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tions of the Town and all the taxable real property in the Town is subject to the levy of ad valorem taxes to pay the principal thereof, and interest thereon, without limitation as to rate or amount, subject to applicable statutory limitations, if any, sufficient to pay the principal of and interest on said bonds and notes.
Section 5. It is hereby determined and declared that the Town reasonably expects to reimburse the general fund, or such other fund as may be utilized, not to exceed the maximum amount authorized herein, from the proceeds of the obligations authorized hereby for expenditures, if any, from such fund that may be made for the purpose prior to the date of the issuance of such obligations. This is a declaration of official intent under Treasury Regulations Section 1.150-2.
Section 6. The power to further authorize the sale, issuance and delivery of said bonds and notes and to prescribe the terms, form and contents of said bonds and notes, including, without limitation, the consolidation with other issues, the determination to issue bonds with substantially level or declining annual debt service, all contracts for, and determinations with respect to, credit or liquidity enhancements, if any, and to sell and deliver said bonds and notes, subject to the provisions of this resolutions and the provisions of the Local Finance Law, including without limitation, the authority to determine whether to accept bids electronically to the extent allowed by the Local Finance Law, and the power to contract and issue indebtedness pursuant to Section 169.00 of the Local Finance Law, if applicable. The Town Supervisor and the Town Clerk or Deputy Clerk are hereby authorized to sign by manual or facsimile signature and attest any bonds and notes issued pursuant to this resolution and are hereby authorized to affix to such bonds and notes the corporate seal of the Town of Parma.
Section 7. The faith and credit of the Town of Parma, New York, are hereby irrevocably pledged for the payment of the principal of and interest on such bonds and notes as the same respectively become due and payable. Such bonds and notes shall be payable from a levy on real property in such district benefitted or user charges therefore, in the manner provided by law, but if not paid from such source, all the taxable real property in the Town is subject to the levy of ad valorem taxes to pay the principal thereof, and interest thereon without limitation as to rate or amount, subject to applicable statutory limitations, if any, sufficient to pay the principal of and interest on said bonds and notes. An annual appropriation shall be made in each year sufficient to pay the principal of and interest on such obligations becoming due and payable in such year.
Section 8. This resolution, or a summary hereof, shall be published in full by the Town Clerk of the Town of Parma together with a notice in substantially the form prescribed by Section 81.00 of said Local Finance Law, and such publication shall be in each official newspaper of the Town, in the manner prescribed by law. The validity of said bonds or of any bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation of the sale of said bonds may be contested only if such obligations are authorized for an object or purpose for which said Town is not authorized to expend money, or the provisions of law which should be complied with, at the date of publication of this resolution are not substantially complied with, and an action, suit or proceeding contesting such validity is commenced within twenty (20) days after the date of such publication; or is said obligations are authorized in violation of the provisions of the Constitution.
Section 9. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption.
Motion carried: Aye 5 (Roose, Judd, Ciufo, Brown, Ferguson) Nay 0
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Hilton-Parma Fire District Notice of Permissive Referendum
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of Fire Commissioners of the Hilton-Parma Fire District in the Town of Parma, Monroe County, New York at a meeting held on the 5th of June, 2024, duly adopted the following Resolution, subject to a Permissive Referendum.
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS OF THE HILTON-PARMA FIRE DISTRICT, TOWN OF PARMA, MONROE COUNTY, NEW YORK TO WITHDRAW FUNDS UP TO $62,000.00 FROM THE DISTRICT VEHICLE CAPITAL RESERVE FOR THE PURPOSE OF PURCHASING ONE (1) 2025 FORD EXPLORER CHIEFS VEHICLE.
This Resolution is subject to a Permissive Referendum pursuant to Section 6G, General Municipal Law.
By the order of the Commissioners of the Hilton-Parma Fire District
Michelle Johnson, Secretary Hilton-Parma Fire District Dated: June 6, 2024
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Town of Ogden
Ogden Zoning Board of Appeals
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, pursuant to Section 267 of the Town Law of the State of New York, that a public hearing will be held by the Ogden Zoning Board of Appeals at the Town Hall, 269 Ogden Center Road, Spencerport, New York, on:
July 2, 2024 at 7:00 pm to consider the following applications:
Appeal of Peter Marra of 23 Birdsong Terrace, Spencerport, NY 14559 for two (2) area variances, on property located at same, to have bee hives on a .9 acre lot, whereas, no lot or structure may be used for the raising or harboring of horses; pigeons; swine; goats; rabbits; cows; poultry; bees or other fur-bearing animals unless the lot is five or more acres in size, pursuant to Chapter 300-45 A in an R-1 Residential District. Additionally, to allow “beehives” 30 feet from the property line, whereas no building in which farm animals are kept shall be closer than 150 feet to any adjoining lot line, pursuant to Chapter 30028 B (5) (a) in an R-1 Residential District.
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Appeal of Linda Strassner Root of 3499 Big Ridge Road, Spencerport, NY 14559 for one (1) area variance, to construct a second 32’ x 14’ (448 sq ft) accessory structure in addition to an existing 256 sq ft shed for a total of 704 sq ft whereas the maximum land coverage for accessory structures is 1% which is 449 sq ft for this property pursuant to Chapter 300-28 F(3)(b) in an R-1 Residential District.
Tax acct #087.01-4-3
Appeal of Mitchell Flagg of 45 Clearview Drive, Spencerport, NY 14559 for one (1) area variance, on property located at same, to construct a 12’ x 20’ (240 sq ft) in addition to an existing 8’ x 8’ (64 sq ft) shed for a total accessory structure square footage of 304 sq ft whereas the maximum land coverage for accessory structures is 1% which is 288 sq ft for this property pursuant to Chapter 300-28 F (3) (b) in an R-1 Residential District.
Tax acct #086.08-3-19
Appeal of Cosmo Amico of 2846 Union Street, Spencerport, NY 14559 for (2) two area variances, on property located at same, to construct a 30’ x 40’ (1,200 sq ft) accessory structure to be 10’ from the side lot line, whereas the maximum land coverage for accessory structures is 1% which is 252 sq ft for this property pursuant to Chapter 300-28 F(3)(b) and accessory structures are required to be installed fifteen (15) feet from the side property line pursuant to Chapter 300-28 F (1) (e) in an R-1 Residential District respectively.
Tax acct # 116.04-2-8
Appeal of Matthew Meyer of 16 Ogden Center Road, Spencerport, NY 14559 for a previously approved building lot at 300 Whittier Road, Spencerport, NY 14559 to build a 30’ x 50’ accessory structure (1,500 sq ft) as shown on the site plan. This property is 2.5 acres; whereas the maximum land coverage for accessory structures is 1% which is 1,089 sq ft pursuant to Chapter 300-28 F(3)(b) in an R-1 Residential District.
Tax acct # 117.03-1-61.21
Appeal of Schultz Associates for property at 649 Hubbell Road, Churchville, NY 14428 for a pre-existing non-conforming building lot with a total area of 31, 200 square feet and frontage of 130 feet whereas in an R-1 Residential District the minimum lot size is 40,000 square feet without public water and sewer and the minimum lot width is 200 sq ft without public water and sewer pursuant to Chapter 300-28 F (1) (a) and (b) respectively.
Tax acct #115.03-1-17.2
Appeal of Theresa & Jason Milligan of 668 Hubbell Road, Churchville, NY 14428 for two (2) area variances, first to construct a second 12’ x 30’(306 sq ft) accessory structure with two overhangs in addition to an existing 16’ x 10’ (160 sq ft) shed and an existing 30’ x 50’ pole barn (variance granted on October 12, 2010) for a total of 2,020 sq ft whereas the maximum land coverage for accessory structures is 1% which is 436 sq ft for this property pursuant to Chapter 300-28 F(3)(b) in an R-1 Residential District. Additionally, to install the new shed five feet from the side lot line whereas accessory structures are required to be installed fifteen (15) feet from the side property line pursuant to Chapter 300-28 F (1) (e) in an R-1 Residential District.
Tax acct: 115.04-3-1.1
Appeal of LaBella Associates for property at 3585 Big Ridge Road, Spencerport, NY 14559 for a pre-existing non-conforming building lot requesting the following variances for a nonresidential use:
1. Proposed front setback of 100’ when 125’ is required pursuant to Chapter 300-28F 2 (d).
2. Proposed 45’ western side setback when 50’ is required and a proposed 18’ eastern side setback when 50’ is required pursuant to Chapter 300-28F 2 (e).
3. Proposed lot area of 1.30 acres when 5 acres is required pursuant to Chapter 300-28F 2 (a).
4. Proposed 153’ lot width when 250’ is required pursuant to Chapter 300-28F 2 (c).
5. Proposed 368’ lot depth when 400’ is required pursuant to Chapter 300-28F 2 (b).
6. Lastly, building lot coverage of 34% whereas 20% is allowed pursuant to Chapter 300-28F 3(a) all in an R-1 Residential District. Tax acct #087.01-2-3
Appeal of 4108 Canal, LLC by Knauf & Shaw, LLP for properties known as 4104-4108 Canal Road, Spencerport, NY 14559 to allow a “commercial trucking” business in an R-1 Residential District to continue to be a non-conforming use pursuant to Chapter 300-98 A.
Tax acct #086.01-1-12.11; 086.01-1-12.12; 086.011-12.21; 086.01-1-14.1 and 086.01-1-14.2
Respectfully Submitted,
Sue Duggan, Zoning Board of Appeals Secretary
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Town of Ogden
Notice of Application for Rezoning 10 Regency Oaks Boulevard
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Town Board of the Town of Ogden did, at a regular meeting thereof, adopt a Resolution calling for a Public Hearing to consider the application of Titan Rock, LLC to rezone certain real property commonly known and described as 10 Regency Oaks Boulevard from its existing Light Industrial Zone to General Commercial Zone which Public Hearing will be held and conducted before the Ogden Town Board at the Ogden Community Center, 269 Ogden Center Road, Spencerport, New York 14559, on the 26th day of June 2024 at 7:00 pm and at which Hearing all interested persons shall be heard concerning this subject matter thereof.
A full and complete copy of such Application, Map, Plan and Environmental Assessment Statement is presently on file at the Town Clerk’s Office where it may be examined by all interested persons during normal business hours.
Noelle Burley Town Clerk, Town of Ogden
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Village of Hilton
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Village Board will hold a Public Hearing on Tuesday, July 2, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. in the Hilton Community Center, 59 Henry Street to consider the following application:
Application for Marco Mattioli, property owner of 150 Old Hojack Lane (Hilton-Parma Self-Storage, Inc.) for a Re-Subdivision of 150 Old Hojack Lane, Lot-1 (11.956+ acres) of Tax Account #023.20-15.11. After re-subdivision, Lot R1-B will be 7.945 + acres and Lot R1-A 4.011 + acres. This property is zoned Light Industrial.
A complete map of the area may be viewed at the Village office during normal business hours or by visiting our website at www.hiltonny.org. For additional information, please contact the Village Office at 392-4144.
Any interest parties will be heard at that time.
Dated: July 2, 2024
Mark Mazzucco Code Enforcement Officer
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Village of Hilton
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Village Board will hold a Public Hearing on Tuesday, July 2, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. in the Hilton Community Center, 59 Henry Street to consider the following application:
Application for Wegmans Specialties LLC, for a Re-Subdivision of 231 and 261 East Avenue 2.065+ acres of Tax Accounts #032.06-3-12.21 (231 East Avenue) with 6.129+ acres of Tax Account #032.06-3-13.111 (261 East Avenue). After resubdivision, the area of 261 East Avenue will be 8.195 + acres. This property is zoned MultiResidential.
A complete map of the area may be viewed at the Village office during normal business hours or by visiting our website at www.hiltonny.org. For additional information, please contact the Village Office at 392-4144.
Any interest parties will be heard at that time.
Dated: May 26, 2024
Mark Mazzucco Code Enforcement Officer
Born with hearing loss, Ryan Mort helps others hear better
by Barbara PrattRyan Mort was diagnosed with hearing loss at the age of four. Doctors determined that he had been born with the condition, although his mother’s pregnancy was full term, and she never smoked or drank alcohol. “It just happened,” Ryan says. “My parents noticed the television was a little too loud, and I was asking ‘what?’ a lot. I was making up my own words to the nursery rhymes and children’s songs I would listen to.”
“He was a very healthy boy,” his mother Mary says, “reaching all of his milestones within normal limits. While at his fouryear-old checkup, he failed his hearing screening. The family was very surprised, as he never misarticulated many words, and his speech was clear from the onset. As a special education teacher, in retrospect, the only identifier that he was having hearing difficulty was that he would turn up the television. He would also perceive some (not many) words incorrectly.”
At age five, Ryan was fit with his first set of hearing aids, which he says “looked like shrimp hanging off my head. I did not want to wear them. They stood out. I got special treatment from my teacher, and I just wanted to be like all the other kids. I did not want to be known as ‘The Hearing Aid Kid.’”
Mary states, “His hearing loss did not seem to interfere with him being a typical growing boy. He did gymnastics, played soccer and basketball, and enjoyed karate. He also played the baritone in his school band. In middle school, Ryan had a 504 plan. This included him taking tests in a quiet setting and having directions read to him, if necessary.”
Ryan states that no one actually picked on him, and the other kids were more curious. “Some kids thought they were cool - like they made me some kind of robot - and in the early 1990s, robots were cool. As I got into high school, my vanity about them got the better of me. I absolutely
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Hannah Eygabroad of Spencerport, was named to the spring 2024 dean’s list at Olivet Nazarene University.
The following students achieved the Rochester Institute of Technology’s Outstanding Undergraduate Scholar Award:
•Aagman Relan of Panchkula (14624), who is in the computer science program
•Sedrick Thomas of Rochester (14624), who is in the management information systems (MIS) program
•Martina Videva of North Chili (14514), who is in the biochemistry program.
The following students were named to the spring 2024 dean’s list at Clarkson University:
•Lindsay Heimlich of Bergen
•Colby Leggo of Bergen
•Alyssa Lombardo of Hilton
•Abigail Mortimer of Spencerport
•Joshua To of Rochester (14624).
would not wear them. You could not pay me to wear them!” As a result, Ryan admits he “wasn’t the best student in high school.” He graduated from Aquinas High School in 2005.
“Once I got to college, something changed. I had matured a bit and realized school was actually important. My desire to do better in college completely outweighed any vanity. In the morning, when I put my hearing aids in my ears, it was like I flipped a switch, like I was turning the machine on. I was able to hear my professors better and was more involved in classroom discussions. In my junior and senior years, I had a 3.7 GPA and made the Dean’s List. I was doing great.” Ryan graduated from MCC and then went to Johnson and Wales in Providence, Rhode Island, and graduated in 2011 with a BS in Culinary Arts/Hospitality with a focus on Wellness and Sustainability.
Later, in 2020, he changed his career path to become a Hearing Instrument Specialist. “I always felt,” he said, “that I could do more to help people than to just cook them food.” And that was just exactly what he did.
Ryan now works for Moribito Hearing Aid Center on Canal Landing Boulevard in Greece. His mother, Mary, said that Ryan met Andrew Morabito (his current employer) at age 14. “Andrew was very helpful in fitting him with new aids and was very understanding of Ryan’s needs. He remained in contact with him over the next few years and ended up supporting him in becoming a hearing aid specialist and employing him when he completed his training and certification.”
Moribito was working for an ENT when he first met Ryan and tested his hearing. “Soon after, we fitted him with his first set of CIC’s (Completely-In-The-Canal) hearing aids. I would see him over the years for checkups,” Morabito said. “I then fit him
The following students were named to the spring 2024 dean’s list at Paul Smith’s College, Paul Smiths, New York:
•Karlye Murphy of Hilton
•Samuel Vinch of Hilton
•Carson Wohlers of Spencerport.
The following students were named to the spring 2024 dean’s list at Lehigh University:
•Matthew Mastowski of Hilton
•Laura Reigle of Hilton.
Bryon Carroll of Churchville, graduated from Paul Smith’s College in May 2024. Carroll earned a bachelor of science in fisheries and wildlife sciences wildlife.
Anna Burkhartzmeyer of Brockport, graduated with a bachelor of science in pharmaceutical sciences at Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences.
with a new set of BTE’s (Behind-the-Ear) hearing aids at my own practice, Advanced Hearing Aid Centers, in 2013. I sold that practice and opened Morabito Hearing Aid Center.”
Morabito recalls, “One day, Ryan came in to see me for a hearing aid checkup, and at that appointment, he asked me about what it takes to become a Hearing Aid Specialist. We talked about the fact that I am a hearing aid dispenser trainer for New York State. I was ready to take on a new specialist and hired him.” Ryan underwent training and received his New York State Dispensing License in 2023.
Diminished hearing is far more than not hearing sounds and words. It is isolating and can put people at greater risk of developing mental health disorders. It can contribute to anxiety and depression. One study showed that older people with diminished hearing were 47% more likely to experience depression symptoms. Hearing is vital to one’s ability to communicate with others through language, build relationships, and enjoy life. It interferes with one’s capability to connect with others and socialize, causing social isolation and loneliness, and it can also cause disorientation and contribute to dementia. A study published in The Lancet found that hearing aids could lower the risk of dementia in half for those facing a greater threat of cognitive decline.
Helen Keller, who was both blind and deaf since she was a toddler, once said, “Blindness separates us from things; deafness separates us from people.” Ryan Mort, therefore, helps people connect, improving their quality of life.
Mary sums it up by saying, “Ryan is a very special person. He has always been very empathetic and kind-hearted. He always enjoyed helping my special education students. He was put on this earth to help others.”
The following students were named to the spring 2024 dean’s list at Clarkson University:
•Lindsay Heimlich of Bergen
•Colby Leggo of Bergen
•Alyssa Lombardo of Hilton
•Abigail Mortimer of Spencerport
•Joshua To of Rochester (14624).
The following students were named to the spring 2024 dean’s list at Springfield College, Springfield, Massachusetts:
•Amy Brennan of Rochester, has a primary major of health science / pre-OT.
•Allyson Burnett of Rochester, has a primary major of health science / pre-PA.
•Nicholas Frey of Churchville, has a primary major of exercise science / applied ES.
Zoey Chambry of Bergen, was named to the spring 2024 dean’s list at The University of Mount Union, Alliance, Ohio.
Chili Presbyterian Food Cupboard to Fund-Raise for Food at Chili Summer Fest
Join the Chili Presbyterian Food Cupboard Committee for a fun-filled Toilet Bowl Toss Game as they Fund-Raise for Food, Saturday, June 29, at the Chili Summer Fest, 3 to 10 p.m., Chili Avenue at Chili Center. Stop by their tent where $1 will get you four chances to win prizes. While there, take a chance on winning a lovely basket as well.
The Chili Presbyterian Food Cupboard is open the third Saturday of each month, 10 to 11:30 a.m., at
the church, 3600 Chili Avenue. It helps to feed over 90 families in the Chili neighborhood.
Anyone interested in being a Food Cupboard Helper (packing bags, handing out food, etc.), making monetary donations, and/or donating peanut butter, cereal or crackers to this cause, is asked to contact the church at 585-889-9896. All help is greatly appreciated.
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Schiavone named Holley school superintendent
The Holley Board of Education has selected Karri Schiavone as the next superintendent of the Holley Central School District. The Board formally appointed Schiavone at a special board meeting on Thursday, June 6. She will succeed Brian Bartalo who is retiring on June 30, 2024. Schiavone will assume her new role July 1, 2024.
“Karri brings an unmatched wealth of knowledge, experience and dedication to Holley that shined through our search. Her passion for education coupled with her love for the Holley community will bring growth and success to our school district. We look forward to collaborating with her to support the needs of the district,” said Holley Board President Anne Winkley.
“We are thankful for the outstanding leadership Superintendent Bartalo has given to our district these past six years and
wish him a happy, healthy retirement.”
Schiavone has spent a total of 26 years working in the Holley Central School District, including the past 12 years as the principal of Holley Elementary School. Prior to that she served as the director of instruction and special programs in Holley. Her educational career also includes work in Medina, Brockport and Buffalo.
“I am humbled and honored to have been selected as the next superintendent of the Holley Central School District, a place I call home,” said Schiavone.
“I look forward to working with the Board of Education, staff, students and community as we continue our journey toward excellence. Together, we will further build on the district’s successes and ensure that every student has the opportunity to achieve their highest potential.”
Monroe 2-Orleans BOCES District Superintendent Jo Anne L. Antonacci assisted the Holley Board of Education as search consultant throughout the process.
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Enjoy a Jolly Holiday Brunch with Mary at OFC
A spoonful of sugar and a magical brunch is offered at The Old Farm Café, 3450 Winton Place, Rochester, during the “Jolly Holiday Brunch with Mary & Friends” on Sunday, June 23, at 10 a.m. Appropriate for all ages.
Mary will lead her old friends and new friends in musical performances including a sing-a-long involving all attendees. Directly following the show, young guests will have the opportunity to take photos with Mary and her friends on the gazebo stage.
Ticket price includes the show, brunch, and magic tea. Brunch platters will be served family style and
include mini croissants, mini muffins, bacon, cheesy egg bites, cream cheese and cucumber sandwiches, egg salad sandwiches, fruit and yogurt, and more. Lemon juice magic tea will also be served to guests to enjoy a special “Tea Time with Mary.” Additional specialty beverages will be available for purchase. Tickets are $20-$30 per patron and are available online at OFCCreations.com/tickets, or by calling 585-667-0954. Tickets can also be purchased in person at OFC’s The Old Farm Cafe restaurant, during all public hours.
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