The Brockport boys soccer team won the NYS Class A Regional game 4-2 over Grand Island to advance to the NYS semifinals. Benjamin Bristol scored the first goal for the Blue Devils just 54 seconds into the game, and senior Will Hawken scored the other three goals. This was Brockport’s first Regional appearance in program history. At the Section V boys soccer banquet, (right photo, l-r) Blaine Broughton was named Assistant Coach of the Year, Will Hawken Player of the Year, and Jeff Phillips Coach of the Year. Photos from @BCSDBlueDevils on X.
Brockport women’s soccer earns NCAA Tournament bid for first time since 2006
The SUNY Brockport women’s soccer team has earned an at-large bid into the NCAA Division III Women’s Soccer Championships and will travel to University of Scranton for first round action where the Golden Eagles will take on Wesleyan University on Saturday, November 16.
The Golden Eagles are making just their second NCAA Tournament appearance in program history and their first appearance since 2006 when they won the SUNYAC Conference Championship to earn an automatic bid.
Brockport, the Empire 8 Conference regular season champions, heads to the NCAA Tournament with a 15-1-2 overall record. The Golden Eagles went 10-1 in Empire 8 play during the regular season, earning the No. 1 seed and hosting rights in the conference tournament.
The 2024 edition of the Golden Eagles has set a new program record with 16 shut outs and ranks fourth nationally in goals against average. Provided information
The Hilton Cadets Unified bowling team earned a second place at the league championship on November 8. This was the first year that Hilton participated in unified bowling. Photo from @HiltonCadets on X. B 200 individual medley champion with a time of 2:14.92. She was also the
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C-C student honored with Do the Right Thing award
Churchville-Chili third grade student, Grady Surdyk, was honored at the Do the Right Thing award program this November. The program is sponsored by the Rochester Police Department and recognizes students who have gone above and beyond to do the right thing.
Fairbanks Road Sschool Assistant Principal Andrew Guignon nominated Grady for the award after he stepped in to help during multiple medical episodes that occurred at his home, showing initiative and composure during a stressful situation.
Grady was one of 18 students honored during the event. Provided information and
Brockport Area Vets Club holds annual Veterans Day Ceremony
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American Legion Harsh Crisp Seaman Post 379 in Brockport held their Annual Veterans Day Ceremony at their clubhouse located at 222 West Avenue on the Eleventh Day of the Eleventh Month at the Eleventh Hour remembering the end of World War I and honoring all veterans who have served and continue to serve this great land of ours.
The somber, yet respectful ceremony was well attended by the community. Post Commander Jack Tangen led the ceremony. County Legislators, Past Fire Chiefs, and members of the greater Brockport community joined the veterans and their families in attendance.
Commander Tangen led them in the Pledge of Allegiance and shared poems and prayers appropriate for the occasion. The crowd sang along to the National Anthem. Post
Adjutant Bill Fine and Auxiliary
Treasurer Patricia Connors shared the microphone with Commander Tangen as they read their respective parts of the ceremony.
When one reflects on what President Abraham Lincoln once said, “A nation that does not honor its heroes will not long endure,” it is easy to see the Brockport community does its part to honor all of their heroes.
Post Adjutant Bill Fine. Auxiliary Treasurer Patricia Connors.
Eleven Ferris Goodridge Auxiliary members and three Spencerport High School students gathered to fill large purses and bags with a multitude of items for women and men in need in Rochester. A total of 54 purses and 33 bags were filled with personal care items, gloves, socks, scarves, snacks,
4-H Ag Explorers experience agriculture in Monroe County
Teens from both public and private schools across Monroe County participated in Ag Explorers this summer, an engaging program designed to introduce them to agricultural careers. Throughout the program, they explored a variety of career opportunities within agriculture, cooked their own meals, and took part in hands-on activities that provided valuable practical experience. In addition to developing culinary skills, participants discovered potential career paths in agriculture. The program also fostered new friendships and personal growth. All participants reported gaining new agricultural experiences, cooking and enjoying a new recipe, and meeting someone new while learning something about them.
Ag Explorers participants had the opportunity to visit a variety of unique agricultural sites across Monroe County, discovering the diverse careers within the industry. At Tinker Nature Center, they learned about beekeeping, even holding a drone bee for the first time. A visit to Harris Seeds introduced them to the processes behind seed purchasing, packaging, and shipping. “There are a lot more steps to producing seeds than I thought,” one student reflected. For many, the Rochester Public Market was a new experience, where one participant noted, “I learned buying fruits and veggies at the market is less expensive than at the grocery store.” The group also toured Springdale Farm and observed the robotic milking barn in action, with a student commenting, “I learned that we get our school milk from the farm we visited.”
Participants also developed valuable cooking skills by preparing their lunches each day, creating opportunities for learning and connection. Through shared kitchen tasks, the youth got to know each other and forged new friendships. Some favorite recipes included Rice Krispie treats, applesauce, pancakes, and guacamole. Engaging in reflections after each meal, they discussed ways to improve their culinary skills. One participant shared, “I ate black bean burgers for the first time!”
Each youth received a recipe book and found at least one recipe they were excited to recreate at home. Kayla summed up the experience perfectly, saying, “I learned that I should be open to new experiences.”
The Ag Explorer program was made possible through the generosity of local farmer Sarah Colby, who received a grant from Bayer to support animal science education. Her funding allowed participants to experience handson learning in agriculture and explore various career opportunities in the field.
The Monroe County 4-H Program is offered through Cornell Cooperative Extension to the youth of Monroe County. 4-H is a worldwide youth development program open to all youth ages 5 to 19, who want to have fun, learn new skills, and explore the world. In return, youth who participate in 4-H find a supportive environment and opportunities for hands-on or “experiential” learning about topics that spark their interest.
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Another stop was the South Lawn Farm at Monroe County Cornell Cooperative Extension, where participants sifted compost, explored irrigation, and spread compost on plants. The final visit took them to Seneca Park for a hike and scavenger hunt, guided by a guest from the Genesee Land Trust who shared insights on land preservation.
Brockport Winter Market accepting vendors and musicians
The third annual Brockport Winter Market will be held Saturday, December 7 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. During this one-day event, vendors will be set up along Main Street, both indoors and outdoors. Shoppers will be able to celebrate winter and the holiday season with area merchants, restaurants, and musicians. Santa will make an appearance in the middle of the day at the Brockport Welcome Center, and the day will conclude with a tree-lighting ceremony.
Vendor and exhibitor applications are now being accepted (no political groups, please). Create a profile on Zapplication at https://www.zapplication. org/register.php#/page-1 and apply at https://www. zapplication.org/event-info. php?ID=12087. Indoor and outdoor spots are available. Outdoor vendors setting up a weighted, fire-retardant canopy must provide proof of liability insurance.
Musicians are invited to sign up to play acoustically at three sites around the village, including the porch of the Morgan Manning House. Sign-ups can be found at https://www.signupgenius.com/go/ 10C0E48A4AB22A3FCC25-52833496-winter#/.
Questions can be directed to Kari Pardun at Kpardun@brockportny.org or by calling 585-6375300 ext. 110.
Ag Explorers outside of Harris Seeds after receiving a tour.
Kayla pets a calf at the Reidman Robotic Milking Barn at Springdale Farm.
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Blood Drives
•Upcoming blood donation opportunities: November 20, 1 to 6 p.m., Chili Community Center, 3237 Chili Avenue, Rochester; November 21, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Strong West, 156 West Avenue, Brockport; November 25, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Westside Family YMCA, 920 Elmgrove Road, Rochester; November 25, 1 to 6 p.m., Brockport Fireman’s Exempt Club, 248 West Avenue, Brockport; November 25, noon to 5 p.m., First Bible Baptist Church, 990 Manitou Road, Hilton; November 26, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., St. Leo’s Church, 110 Old Hojack Lane, Hilton. Schedule a donation appointment by using the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visiting RedCrossBlood.org or calling 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767). To celebrate 30 years of FRIENDS, all who donate from November 18 through December 8 will receive two pairs of custom FRIENDS + Red Cross socks, while supplies last. Visit RedCrossBlood. org/Friends for details.
Donations Needed
•Spencerport Cartons For Christmas is accepting gift card and cash donations at St John’s Parish Center, 55 Martha Street, Spencerport, through November 25, Monday through Thursday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Contact Cartonxmas@aol.com or text 585-750-5341 to arrange a different time. Unexpired food items can be dropped off at Fowler’s Canaltown Wine & Spirits, Hunt Real Estate ERA, and Gates Big M. Make a local child smile by providing a new toy or gift. Stop in one of the Toy Tree locations – Fowler’s Canaltown Wine & Spirits, Spencerport Federal Credit Union, or The Unique Shop – to select an angel.
•Brockport Community Connection is collecting donations for Thanksgiving Baskets. Needed items include mashed potatoes, gravy, stuffing, applesauce, and canned fruit, pasta, soup, sauce, peanut butter, jelly, dessert mixes, and side dishes. Monetary donations are also welcome. Collection sites are: Dollar General (50 North Main Street, Brockport), Brockport Village Hall, Strong West, Nativity BVM Church, and Brockport First Baptist Church. More information can be found on the organization’s Facebook page at “Brockport Community Connection.”
•Bring new, unwrapped toys to the office of Diane Hennekey and Carrie Rodriguez, Edward Jones financial advisors, 97 Canal Landing Boulevard, Suite 1, Rochester 14626, during regular business hours through December 4 for the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots program. Monetary gifts, including gift cards, cannot be accepted.
Events & Entertainment
•“Autumn in New York” jazz concert by the Laura Dubin Trio on Sunday, November 17, 1 p.m., at Parma Greece United Church of Christ, 1211 Manitou Road at the Latta Road intersection. A reception with refreshments will follow in the Fellowship Hall. This concert is open to the community. There is no fee to attend, however, a free will offering will be gratefully accepted.
•Gathering Table free Thanksgiving Dinner with all the fixings on Sunday, November 17, noon to 1 p.m., at Brockport First Baptist Church, 124 Main Street. Everyone is welcome.
•Color Westside Green (improving our environment) is hosting a free “Make a Pinecone Birdfeeder” event at the Parma Public Library in Hilton on Tuesday, November 18, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Call library at 392-8350 to register. Walk-ins welcome if there is room. Supplies provided. Allergy alert: peanut butter will be used.
•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.
•“A Ghost Story of Christmas,” a dramatic oneman performance that brings to life over 30 characters from the Charles Dickens’ Classic Tale “A Christmas Carol,” on Saturday, November 23, 6:30 p.m., at Hilton Baptist Church, 50 Lake Avenue, Hilton. For ages 13 and up. Tickets are $15 in advance or $20 at the door. To reserve, call the church office at 392-7990.
•Spencerport Fire District Santa Runs will begin November 22 visiting different streets in the community. All 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.
•Brockport Artists’ Guild is holding its Fall Show through November 30 at The Hart Gallery 27, 27 Market Street, Brockport. For information, go to brockportartistsguild.org or hartgallery27.com.
Fundraisers
•Drive-thru Lasagna Dinner at Kendall Methodist Church, 1814 Kendall Road, Kendall, on Thursday, November 21, serving from 4:30 to 6 p.m. The cost is $14. Reservations are recommended but not required, and will be taken through November 20 at noon; call 281-1514.
•Turkey Raffle on Friday, November 22, 6 p.m., at the Greece American Legion, 344 Dorsey Road, Greece. Open to the public. Turkeys, 50/50s, side raffles, baskets, games, food and drink.
•The RMSC Holiday Bazaar Arts & Crafts Sale is Friday, November 22, 4 to 8 p.m.; Saturday, November 23, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; and Sunday, November
24, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. This is a juried show with five floors of displays across the RMSC campus featuring more than 150 exhibitors showcasing creative fine arts and unique crafts. Tickets are $6 for a day pass, $10 for a weekend pass, and are available at https://rmsc.org/events/holiday-bazaar/. Children 12 and under admitted free.
•Annual Christmas Tea and Craft Show on Saturday, November 23, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Ogden Baptist Church. Shop with local crafters for the holidays in a peaceful setting. Complimentary Tea and Cookies will be offered while you Christmas shop from local crafters and artisans. All proceeds will go to the Spencerport Food Shelf. Please check the bulletin board in Fellowship Hall for ways to volunteer; cookies and tea sandwiches are needed, helpers to set up, work the day of the tea, and clean up. There is a spot for everyone. Questions? Please check with Linda Benjamin, 773-4465.
•Fall Craft and Vendor Fair on November 23, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., hosted by 3CS Crafting for a Cause at Mayer’s Lake Ontario Winery, 1593 Hamlin Parma Townline Road, Hilton. Features more than 20 crafters and vendors along with raffles. The winery will have regular menu and specials, and Reservoir Dogz food truck will be on site.
Government Meetings
•Brockport: Village Board – November 18, 7 p.m. at 49 State Street.
•Chili: Historic Preservation Board – November 18, 7 p.m., at the Town Hall Main Meeting room; Library Board of Trustees – November 19, 6 p.m., at 3237 Chili Avenue, New Community Center.
•Churchville: Board of Trustees – Monday, November 18, 6 p.m., at 23 East Buffalo Street.
•Clarkson: Planning Board – November 19, 7 p.m.; Zoning Board – November 20, 7 p.m. at Town Hall.
•Hamlin: Zoning Board – November 18, 7 p.m., at 1658 Lake Road.
•Kendall: Town Board – November 19, 7 p.m.
•Parma: Planning Board – November 18, 7 p.m.; Zoning Board – November 20, 7 p.m., at 1300 Hilton Parma Corners Road.
•Spencerport: Board of Trustees – November 20, 4:30 p.m., at 27 West Avenue.
Health
•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.
•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.
Historical
• The Gates Historical Society will meet on Monday, November 18, at 7 p.m. at the Gates Town Hall Annex. Garth Brokaw, Gates Historical Society Board Member and Pastor will give a presentation titled “Dr. Marcena Sherman Ricker: Physician to Susan B. Anthony.” Hear how this doctor’s 81 years impacted her sense of community service in Rochester and the surrounding areas in the 1900s. This program is free, open to the public, and handicapped accessible.
•Book and Ephemera Sale on Sunday, November 17, 1:30 to 4 p.m., at Greece Museum, 595 Long Pond Road, organized by Dick Halsey from the Monroe County GenWeb (https://mcnygenealogy.com/). Features over 100 used local history books on Rochester, Monroe County, and some of the Towns, as well as histories of local organizations and churches. The collection of ephemera will include some individual flyers and booklets as well as lots. There will also be a selection of about 40 high school and college yearbooks.
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. Digital Literacy of Rochester is at the library Mondays from noon to 3 p.m. providing technology assistance. Preschool Storytime with Mrs. Carlson is Mondays at 10:30 a.m. Join to read, talk, sing and play your way through the alphabet. Register for programs online at https://calendar.libraryweb.org/calendar/Hamlin. For information, call 964-2320 or visit the library’s 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. Upcoming events include: Preschool Storytime with Ms. Jenna is held Thursdays at 10:30 a.m. through November 21 with stories, songs, and fun for ages 3 to 5. No registration required. Gingerbread house creation competition at the library. Build a gingerbread house (no kits please) and drop it off at the library between December 2 and December 6. See the library’s calendar or Facebook page for more information about this competition. For more information or to register for events, 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 November 28 and 29. Adult events: American Red Cross: Then & Now – November 22 at 2 p.m.; House Plant Care – November 25 at 6:30 p.m. Call 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): Toddler Play Time – November 25, 10 to 11 a.m., geared toward children ages 2-3. Crafterdark: Snowy Winter Luminary – November 25, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., please register. Baby Storytime & Sensory Play – November 26, 10:30 to 11 a.m., for ages 0 to 3. Kids Science: Balloon-Powered Car – November 26, 1 to 2 p.m., for ages 5 to 12. Teen Tuesday – November 26, 3 to 4 p.m., for youth in grades 7 to 12. Bullet Journal Club – November 26, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Receive a journal the first time you attend. Supplies available to set up your journal for the next month. All Ages Storytime –November 27, 10 to 11 a.m., recommended for ages 2 to 5. Pre-K Skills Play Time – November 27, 11 to 11:30 a.m. Family Fall Crafts – November 27, 1 to 2 p.m., recommended for ages 5 to 12. Make some fall-themed crafts including a turkey hat and a leaf suncatcher. The library will close at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, November 27, and reopen on Saturday, November 30, at 10 a.m. 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. Dinosaur Lantern Jars – Monday, November 18, 6 to 7 p.m., for ages 8 to 12. Create a lantern jar for DiNovember. Use paints and the Cricut to create dinosaur scenes to put on your lantern. Pokemon Club – Wednesday, November 20, 4:30 to 5 p.m., designed for ages 7 and up, but all are welcome. Meet fellow Pokemon trainers. Bring your own Pokemon Trading Cards, or borrow some. Storytime Safari with Seneca Park ZooMobile – Thursday, November 21, 11 to 11:30 a.m., open to all ages.This combines an animal storybook and an ambassador animal meet-and-greet. November theme is animal coverings. Homeschool Hour: Using our 3D Printer* – Thursday, November 21, 1 to 2 p.m., for ages 5 to 12. Fire up the library’s 3D pens and brand new 3D printer makerspace to “build” the great pyramids. In Stitches* – Friday, November 22, noon to 2 p.m. Create a holiday fabric wreath.
Meetings
•The Chili Lions Club meets Tuesday, November 26, 6:30 p.m., at the Moose Club, 5709 Chili Riga Center Road (at the corner of Betteridge Road). Text President Joe Korn at 469-1426 to find out how to get involved.
•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 (November 18) 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.
•Brockport Fire District meets the first and third Monday of the month (November 18), 6:30 p.m., at Station #3, 191 West Avenue, Brockport.
•Hamlin Morton Walker Board of Fire Commissioners holds a regular business meeting on the third Monday of the month (November 18) at 7 p.m. and a workshop meeting the fourth Thursday of the month at 7 p.m. All meetings are held at the Hamlin Morton Walker Fire District Building, 1521 Lake Road, Hamlin.
Religion
•Spencerport Ecumenical Ministries will host a Community Thanksgiving Service on November 24, 6 p.m., at Adams Basin United Methodist Church, 4296 Canal Road, Adams Basin. Everyone is invited to attend and bring non-perishable items for the local food bank.
School Boards
•Brockport Central School Board of Education meets Tuesday, November 19, 6 p.m., in the District Office Board Room. Updated information at www.bcs1.org.
•The Spencerport Board of Education will meet on Tuesday, November 19, for a Business Meeting at 6 p.m. Check the district website for details.
Volunteer Opportunities
•Give A Lift Northwest, a program of Lifespan of Greater Rochester, is seeking volunteer drivers to provide transportation to people aged 60+ to medical appointments and the grocery store in the Brockport, Clarkson, Sweden, Hamlin and Hilton areas. Call 585-244-8400 ext. 211 for info. Flexible hours. Training and excess insurance provided.
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health is wealth
by Chetna Chandrakala, CFO, Oak Orchard Health
Health is wealth that you gain by caring for yourself and your physical, mental, and emotional well-being. Good health gives you quality of life – you live longer and enjoy life more. Being proactive about your health can help you prevent illness and disease.
Do I need Health Insurance?
Health insurance makes healthcare affordable, it allows you to see your healthcare providers when needed, from yearly physicals to sick visits, dental exams, and vaccinations. One way to be insured is through your employer. According to the Affordable Care Act, large employers must provide health insurance coverage to 95% of their full-time employees. Employers with fewer than 50 employees are exempt from the employer mandate.
age and not seek preventive care. However, without health insurance, you’re at a much greater risk of gathering medical bills that you may be unable to pay.
What is the New York State of Health?
The New York State of Health is the official health plan marketplace for New York State. It allows individuals, families, and small businesses to shop for, compare, and enroll in health insurance plans. The marketplace offers a variety of plans and is a place where you can get financial assistance to lower the cost of your health coverage. https://nystateofhealth.ny.gov/
Oak Orchard helps make getting insurance easier
Applying for health insurance can often be difficult. At OOH, we have representatives from health insurance companies such as Fidelis, Excellus, United Health etc. in our health centers to help with this process.
How else can Oak Orchard help?
If your employer does not offer health insurance or you are unemployed, you may have to look at alternative insurance options. Depending on income, age, employment status, and health issues, people may be eligible for government programs that help pay for medical care. These programs include Medicaid, the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP), Medicare, and the Affordable Care Act (ACA).
When children turn 26 and are no longer covered under their parents’ insurance, it is easy to continue without cover-
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•McMann, Kathleen Ann, (April 12, 1943-November 1, 2024). Predeceased by daughter, Deborah Lynn McMann (2016). Survived by her husband of 62 years, Fred McMann; son, Peter James McMann; eight grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren; many friends. Through family moves from New York, to Canada and Texas, Kathy took an interest in ceramics, painting and drawing. She was also very active teaching Sunday School, VBS, and Kids Bible Club, on top of managing the house and being a mother. Over the years, much of Kathy’s life was taken up with two long recoveries from two major car accidents, both involved major surgeries and long rehabs. Her faith in God was never shaken. Lastly there was a broken hip and then liver cancer.
Kathy’s Memorial Service was held Saturday, November 16, at First Colony Bible Chapel, 3610 Austin Parkway, Sugar Land TX 77479. Donations in her memory can be made to Sandy Creek Bible Camp, 5051 Prayer Lane, Washing, TX 77880. Interment will be in Parma Corners Cemetery. Local arrangements entrusted to the Thomas E. Burger Funeral Home, Hilton.
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•Pacheco, Angelia L. DioGuardi, died unexpectedly November 7, 2024. Predeceased by her mother, Charlene “Gail” Keaton. She is survived by her husband Ramiro Pacheco; four children, Karen, Kimberly (Marcus), Sergio and Fabiola (Gustavo); grandchildren, Codie, Chase, Keily, Gabe, Caiden, Kole, Brittany, Khloe, Hailey and Max; her father Barry Howard; siblings, Kelly (Bill) Miller and Tracy DioGuardi Arias; nieces and nephews, Billy, Josh, Brittany, Kaitlyn, Karly and Madison. Angelia was born and raised in Brockport. She loved taking her grandchildren to get their favorite food and enjoyed hosting a party for any occasion. Angelia shared her love for Lifetime movies, Christmas movies and Golden Girls with everyone.
Calling hours for family and friends will be held Saturday, November 16 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. A Celebration of Life will follow at 1:30 p.m. at 191 West Avenue, Brockport. (Brockport Fire Department Hall). Arrangements entrusted to Fowler Funeral Home Inc., Brockport.
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•Christanis, Konstantinos “Gus,” died November 7, 2024 at age 86. Survived by his children, Gloria Micchia, Chris, Alex and Nick; grandchildren, Angela (Nick), Nina, Amanda, Joshua, Adi, Niko, Zander and Selena; four great-grandchildren; sister, Katina Secella; and several nieces, nephews and dear friends.
Visitation was held November 11 at the Leo M. Bean and Sons Funeral Home, Chili. Private interment.
•Cordaro, Russell W., died November 11, 2024 at age 83. Predeceased by his wife, Joanne. Survived by his children, Scott (Jennifer) and Pamela (Daniel) Allen; grandchildren, Christian, Jared and Josh Cordaro, Kaitlyn and Karalyn Al-
Oak Orchard Health (OOH) is a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) that is required to provide affordable care to all patients, regardless of their ability to pay. FQHCs are nonprofit organizations that serve medically underserved populations and areas. They offer a variety of services, including primary care, dental and mental health care, and substance abuse treatment.
Here are some ways FQHCs provide affordable care:
•Sliding fee scale: FQHCs use an income-based sliding fee scale for patients without insurance or for patients with high deductibles or co-pays.
Margaret (Peggy) Naughton
Churchville – A death has occurred of Margaret (Peggy, nee Waters) Naughton, who passed away peacefully on November 3, 2024. Peggy was predeceased by her parents, Patrick and Kathleen Waters, her beloved husband Michael Naughton, daughter and son-in-law Peggy and Tom O’Callaghan, and granddaughter Haley Naughton. She is survived by her loving children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren: Grandchildren Tom (Katy) O’Callaghan and Katie (Peter) Fallone, great grandchildren Nora and Liam Fallone; Son Kevin (Elaine) Naughton, grandchildren Jeffrey (Jenn), Maura, and Conor (Elise), great grandchildren Julien and Sophia Naughton; Son Michael (Peggi) Naughton, grandchildren Brienna and Devin (Matt) Maloney, great grandchildren Cillian Michael Naughton-Nolan, Mickey Cush and Welles Maloney; Son James (Susan) Naughton, grandchildren Hannah, Lily (Austin) Wright, and Fiona; Son John (Wendy) Naughton, grandchildren Haley, Aurora, and Clare; Daughter Mary Naughton, grandchildren Meaghan and Kiera; Daughter Eileen (Bob) Merberg, grandchildren Oren and Maya; Son Patrick (Kathleen) Naughton, grandchildren Jackson and Cleo. Also survived by her brother Don Waters (whose wife and Peggy’s sister-in-law Charlene passed in 2019) and many nieces and nephews.
•No patient turned away: FQHCs never refuse care for patients because they can’t pay.
•Culturally sensitive care: FQHCs provide care that is nondiscriminatory and culturally sensitive.
•Accessible care: FQHCs provide appointments when patients need them and offer after-hours care.
The Sliding Fee Discount Program
As an FQHC, OOH provides a sliding fee scale for services based on the federal poverty guidelines (FPG). All OOH patients will be assessed for sliding fee discount eligibility based solely on income and family size. The Sliding Fee Discount Schedule (SFDS) shall apply to patients with income levels up to and including 200% of the federal poverty income level (for an individual that amount would be $30,120). Patients with incomes at or below 100% of the federal poverty guidelines will pay a nominal charge. The nominal charge is a fixed fee for services that do not reflect the actual value of the service(s) provided and is considered nominal from the patient’s perspective. SFDS applies to patients without health insurance or if they do not have enough coverage and provides a graduated discount for patients with incomes between 100% and 200% of FPG. If you have questions about this program, please call our billing office at 585-637-3905 or visit our website at https://bit.ly/3Zp50DG
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•Baxter, Laurel M., died November 9, 2024 at age 72. She was predeceased by her parents, Elmer “Chevy” and Daisy Leverenz. Laurie is survived by her husband of 52 years, Kevin Baxter; her sons, Brian (Kim) Baxter and Corey (Samantha) Baxter; her grandchildren, Georgia, Morgan, Ellison, Aaron, and Owen Baxter; her siblings, Carol (David) Sehm, Linda (Mike) Joy, Diane (George) Scheerer, and David (Pam) Leverenz; her mother-in-law, Joanne Baxter; her many nieces and nephews; her dog, Lilly; and her many other family members and friends. Laurie was a project manager for U of R for many years. She enjoyed flower gardening, walking the dog, sewing, and spending time outdoors. She cherished the moments she spent with her family.
Laurie’s Memorial Service will take place Saturday, November 23, at 1 p.m. at St. Paul Lutheran Church, 158 East Avenue, Hilton, with her Interment to be held in Parma Union Cemetery. Donations in her memory can be made to St. Paul Lutheran Church, 158 East Avenue, Hilton, NY 14468. Arrangements entrusted to the Thomas E. Burger Funeral Home, Hilton.
Peggy was born in Rochester, NY on February 27, 1936. She graduated from Nazareth Academy in 1954 and later that year married the love of her life, Mike, whom she met at a Rochester Harps Club Gaelic football match. Together they raised eight beautiful children and created countless memories on Westside Drive, Gates. Neighborhood gatherings with the Beikirch’s and Riedman’s, monthly card club, barbecues and pool parties in the backyard, ice skating on the pond, and 4th of July bonfires to name a few.
In 1977, Mike and Peggy bought The Johnson House restaurant in Churchville. With eight kids in tow, the family has operated “The J House” for nearly five decades now.
Peggy was active in the Churchville-Riga Chamber of Commerce (past president) and won numerous awards over the years, including Churchville-Riga Chamber of Commerce Citizen of the Year in 1996, 2016 Business Leader of the Year for the St Patrick’s Day Parade, the New York State Restaurant Association Silver Spoon Award in 2016, and the Churchville-Riga Chamber of Commerce Businessperson of the Year in 2017.
Peggy loved spending time with her family, especially Sunday dinners at Rohrbach’s. She was proud of her Irish
•Murphy, Nancy Glenwright, of Thousand Oaks, CA, formerly of Hilton, died November 6, 2024 at age 93. She was predeceased by her husband, Robert D. Murphy in 2019. She is survived by her children, Douglas (Ann) Murphy of Omaha, NE, Scott (Marina) Murphy of Henderson, NV, and Wendy Fachini (George) Banfalvi, of Thousand Oaks, CA; her five grandchildren, Calvin (Rayna) Murphy, Erin Murphy (Tim Rittenhouse), Roger Fachini III, Briana Murphy, and Leo Murphy; one great-grandson; and eight nieces and nephews. Nancy was also predeceased by her sister and brother, Barbara MacLachlan and Earl Glenwright Jr. In her leisure she enjoyed sewing, knitting, baking, playing Mahjong, and spending time with her children and grandchildren.
A private family gathering will be held at the gravesite at a later date. Interment will take place in Maple Grove Cemetery, Dewey Street, Churchville. Donations can be made to the Hilton Apple Fest in Nancy’s memory. Arrangements entrusted to the Thomas E. Burger Funeral Home, Hilton. •Wilfeard, Thelma “Lucille,” died November 10, 2024 at age 93. She was predeceased by her first husband, Robert Wilfeard; her second husband, Walter Powazka; her son, Glenn Wilfeard; her grandson, Jacob Wilfeard; her step-son, William Reynolds; and her sister and brother-in-law, Betty (Mike) Day. She is survived by her son, John (Debra) Wilfeard; her grandson, Matthew Wilfeard; her step-son, Edward Powazka; her brother, Robert (Kathy) Baize; and her nieces and nephews. Lucille was a homemaker. She was a member of Walker Bible Baptist Church. She enjoyed going to garage sales, tending her flower gardens, bird watching and talking on the phone with family and friends.
A private Graveside Service will be held at the convenience of the family in Clarkson-Union Cemetery (also known as Blossom Cemetery), State Highway 18, Hamlin. Donations can be made to American Macular Degeneration Foundation, PO Box 515, Northampton, MA 01061-0515 in Lucille’s memory. Arrangements entrusted to the Thomas E. Burger Funeral Home, Hilton.
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There is a Church in Morton, NY that has been around for 193 years?
The Brockport Lions Club installed a wheelchair ramp for a homeowner in Clarendon on October 30. Pictured are (l-r) members Dave Moore, Jeff Kline, Dave Miller, the homeowner, and Sam Girolamo after the ramp was installed. The Club was able to repurpose a ramp that was previously donated. For more information on the Brockport Lions Club, contact Kevin Smith at 585-261-4552. Provided information and photo.
Churchville-Chili HS recognized as W!se 2023-2024 Blue Star School
Churchville-Chili High School has been recognized as a Working in Support of Education (W!se) Blue Star School for the 2023-24 school year.
Churchville-Chili High School administered the W!se Financial Literacy Certification Test to students following a course on personal finance. To earn the Blue Star School award, the high school achieved an 80% passing rate on the national standardized test.
Students who passed the test became Certified Financially Literate™ and earned a W!se CFL™, demonstrating that they have developed sound financial knowledge and skills. The high school has been recognized by W!se as a Top 100 school every year since 2014 (except in 2020 during the pandemic). Provided information
Families enjoyed October Story Walk in Sweden
Through the cooperation of the Town of Sweden, the Recreation Department, Monroe County Legislator Jackie Smith, and the Seymour Public Library, families were able to participate in a Story Walk throughout the month of October on the trail at Sweden Town Park.
During this Story Walk, families walked the trail while reading the picture book Little Boo by Stephen Wunderli and illustrated by Tim Zeltner.
This charming book about a little pumpkin seed who wanted to scare people was the perfect fall companion for this walk. Families also explored the world
Churchville-Chili Senior High School senior Isaiah Bauch and junior Taylor Stocks have been chosen for the 2024-25 Hochstein Youth Symphony Orchestra (HYSO) at The Hochstein School. Students work hard to earn a place in the orchestra, which performs professional repertoire in multiple concerts throughout the school year. Isaiah will play the double bass and Taylor will play the viola during HYSO performances.
The orchestra comprises students from 27 different schools, including homeschooled students, who gather every Saturday morning for an enriching musical experience.
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around them by completing a series of side quests.
The combination of completing these side quests and reading the book provided a wonderful way for families to enjoy books and nature together.
If you would like to see the Story Walk become a permanent fixture in our community, reach out to Seymour Public Library Director Patrick Pittman at patrick.pittman@libraryweb.org.
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Churchville-Chili students selected for Hochstein Youth Symphony Orchestra
MCSO recognizes loyal supporter
Holiday Events at the Morgan Manning House Museum
Joe Bullis, pictured on his new scooter, is all smiles. He is fondly called “Joe, the paperboy” in the village of Hilton. He has been the paperboy for 35 years and said he never missed a day. In fact, when he went on vacation, he had someone fill in for him. Joe was in need for a new scooter to help him get around the village. Mayor Joe Lee asked for donations and was able to purchase a new scooter. The Mayor said he is proud how the community comes together in times of need, showing that Hilton truly is “the little village with a big heart.” Provided information and photo.
The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office recently took to social media to recognize one of their most loyal supporters, Dr. Phil Wood (affectionately known as Dr. Phil) of Hilton. Dr. Phil used his woodworking talents to support the MCSO through generous donations to the Monroe County Sheriff’s Foundation.
Sadly, Dr. Phil died suddenly in September.
Dr. Phil Wood. Photo from @monroesheriffny on X
His wife, Elizabeth, donated the proceeds from woodworking sales made at the Hilton Apple Festival to the Foundation, as Dr. Phil would have wanted.
The post concluded, “Rest in Peace, Doctor. Thank you for all you did to support law enforcement and the safety of our community.” Provided information
Students in Mrs. Taylor-Burns’ class at Byron-Bergen Elementary School are enjoying the new reading shelf in their classroom. A storage shelf provides a space for each student to keep their books in a cozy reading corner. The shelf was funded by a Donors Choose project and individual pledges were matched by a grant from the SONIC Foundation. The goal of the project was “to create a dynamic reading environment that fosters a lifelong love for books among our students.”
to all the donors who helped enhance our classroom
Candlelight
Christmas Weekend
Friday, Dec. 6th - Sunday, Dec. 8th
Craft Sale: Fri. 12-8pm, Sat. 10am-4pm
Come shop for the holiday season in the elegant surroundings of the Morgan Manning House, eleborately decorated for a Victorian Christmas.
Unique Hand-Crafted Gifts & Vendor Raffle
Fresh Wreaths & Swags, Cookies & Confections
Vintage Grandmother’s Flower Garden Quilt Raffle
Holiday Book Table: Friday, Noon-8pm Music on the front porch, Saturday 1-4pm
$5 entry fee. Credit cards accepted Interested vendors are invited to contact the office: 585-637-3645
Photos with Santa: Sunday, 1- 3pm
Come away with memorable photographs taken in a memorable setting. Your camera or phone, our Santa. No fee. No reservations required.
151 Main Street, Brockport, NY 14420 585-637-3645 morganmanninghouse@gmail.com www.morganmanninghouse.org
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Elderly nun’s DNA test leads to discovery of human rights crusader Exile McBride
by Mike McBride
I’ve always been fascinated with DNA. In the 1980s, this scientific breakthrough became a fantastic tool for law enforcement in cracking open old, unsolved, cold cases. However, this technology has greatly expanded in recent years, with DNA kits now available for researching family ancestries.
Since my immediate family was advancing in years, with some members already deceased, I made it a priority to begin studying our family’s genealogy through DNA.
I initially studied my mother’s side of the family, through obtaining her DNA. My research using her maiden name, Ann Foley, did not result in anything significant. I now wanted to study my dad’s McBride side, but he was already deceased, along with two other siblings. I only had one remaining opportunity with his elderly sister, who was still living.
My aunt, Lily McBride, a humble and caring nun, was in her nineties. As long as I can remember, Aunt Lily never missed sending me a Christmas and birthday card. She always signed every card with: “Love and Prayers, Aunt Lily.” As a member of the Sisters of St. Joseph, she was known as Sister Lily Ann and was living in their motherhouse infirmary in Rochester. If I was ever going to obtain her DNA, I knew that time was of the essence. Furthermore, I had no idea if Aunt Lily would even be interested in having her DNA tested.
Without delay, I called Aunt Lily to establish a good meeting time. She was very cordial and invited me to the motherhouse for lunch. When she asked me what I was up to, I tried to explain that I was
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researching the McBride family ancestry. Aunt Lily seemed quite interested, so I continued to explain that I would need a sample of her saliva. Having some difficulty hearing, she asked, “Michael, you need what?” I repeated that I needed a sample of her saliva in a vial to have her DNA analyzed. She was still not sure what I was talking about, so she raised her voice and, this time, asked, “You want my saliva and a vial?”
There were some other nuns nearby, quietly having lunch. They looked somewhat perplexed and concerned when they heard my Aunt Lily shouting about saliva. Perhaps they wondered if this might be some sort of medical emergency. Our conversation was quickly becoming very inappropriate at the lunch table. I wouldn’t dare now elaborate on how she would need to spit in an enclosed vial up to a specific line. I quickly changed the subject, and we continued to have lunch.
Knowing that Aunt Lily was my only remaining, immediate link on the McBride side of the family, I had to try again somehow. She remained very congenial but obviously confused, so I asked if we could meet in her room. After some additional explaining in the privacy of her room, she finally understood what I was trying to accomplish.
At last, Aunt Lily appeared ready, willing, and able to partake in the procedure. However, another problem soon arose. She could not produce enough saliva to reach the required vial line. At that point, I figured there was nothing more I could do; I had certainly tried. I would now mail in her DNA saliva sample, hoping for the best. I didn’t know if her abbreviated saliva sample would even be acceptable. Nor did I expect her results to lead to any important family discoveries.
Only a few months later, in 2018, Aunt Lily passed on to her eternal reward. She never lived long enough to learn what her DNA results would eventually accomplish. Little did I know how critical her sample would become in linking us to a significant DNA discovery. It almost seemed providential that I managed to obtain her DNA, with adequate saliva, just in time.
Because of Aunt Lily’s DNA results, I amazingly discovered that we had a great-uncle, named John Joseph “Exile” McBride. He had been a famous, international human rights crusader. Through
George Eastman Museum’s holiday gingerbread display now open
The George Eastman Museum’s annual Sweet Creations gingerbread display has returned for the season. The sweet-smelling show of more than 50 cleverly designed and deliciously decorated gingerbread creations opened to the public on November 9 and will remain on view through January 5, 2025. Dozens of handcrafted wreaths, festive tabletop trees, and mantel displays are also on display. In order to manage crowds, the museum is recommending advance ticketing for nonmembers. Tickets may be purchased in advance at eastman. org/tickets. Museum members and others receiving free museum admission (SNAP/EBT cardholders and active-duty military and their families) may check in onsite.
The silent auction for the Sweet Creations gingerbread display, Handcrafted Wreaths, and Tabletop Trees returns online at eastman.org/holidays. Guests can view the gingerbreads, wreaths, and trees in person or online, and place their bids from any mobile device or computer. Proceeds from the auctions benefit the George Eastman Museum.
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extensive research, I have found over 1,800 old newspaper articles about him from four countries. He dedicated his entire life to campaigning for universal human rights, especially for independence in his homeland of Ireland. Exile struggled for over 45 years trying to help pass Irish Home Rule legislation, which would free Ireland from the tyrannical rule of the British Empire.
Exile fled Ireland in 1864, at only 17, after a failed rebellion against the ruling British government. If caught, he faced a severe sentence for committing the crime of high treason. He came to America, settling in Brockport, where he was later buried. An exile from Ireland, he was nicknamed Exile McBride. Around 1900, having spent considerable time in Buffalo, his nickname “Exile” had become a household name. I’ve discovered numerous old Buffalo headlines, which only used his nickname of Exile. Such headlines read: “Exile Goes to Washington,” “Exile Meets Roosevelt,” and “Exile Addresses Congress.” Exile’s campaign for human rights won him the support of seven American presidents (Grant, Garfield, Arthur, Cleveland, Harrison, McKinley, and T. Roosevelt). He was especially close to President William McKinley and President Theodore Roosevelt. Exile even met with British Prime Minister William Gladstone on three occasions, lobbying for Irish independence. He built up a rapport with Gladstone and was invited to stay in the prime minister’s Hawarden Castle. All the while, Exile kept a secret; he was still a wanted British
the celebrations of our diverse community. Participating organizations include the Jewish Federation, the Rochester Kwanzaa Coalition, the India Community Center, and Brighton High School’s South Asian Student Society.
•Wreath Display & Auction – The George Eastman Museum’s annual handcrafted wreath display and auction will be on view through Sunday, December 8, in the museum’s Corridor and Potter Peristyle. This year’s selection features more than 30 wreaths created by florists, garden clubs, local businesses, and individuals.
•Tabletop Tree Display & Auction – Festive tabletop trees decorated in various themes by local groups and businesses will be on display throughout the historic mansion through Sunday, December 15.
•Mantel Display – Returning for a second year, the mantels in the mansion are adorned by local organizations with items that echo
•Holiday Homecoming evening hours – The museum will be open until 7 p.m. on Thursday, December 5, for the annual Holiday Homecoming celebration, featuring live holiday music by Joe Blackburn on George Eastman’s original Aeolian pipe organ, The Clarinet Collection, and The Submarine School of Music; family craft activities in the Donna Fielding Discovery Room; cookies and punch; and a visit from Santa.
•Holiday Films at the Dryden Theatre – The Dryden Theatre kicks off the annual film series of holiday favorites Thanksgiving weekend with Elf (2003) on Friday, November 29, at 7:30 p.m. (repeats on Saturday, December 7, at 2 p.m.), The Polar Express (2004) on Saturday, November 30, at 2 p.m., and Edward Scissorhands (1990) on Saturday, November 30, at 7:30 p.m. Additional films include Going My Way (1944) on Wednesday, December 11, and Friday, December 13; Scrooge (1951) on Friday, December 20, and December 21; Little Women (1994) on Saturday, December 21. Visit eastman.org/dryden for full film listings and admission fees. For information on holiday events, visit eastman. org/holidays.
The Sweet Creations gingerbread display is sponsored by The Summit Federal Credit Union with additional support from Tops Friendly Markets. Provided information and photos
fugitive, and should have been serving time in a British prison!
I have collected hundreds of old newspaper articles and photographs of our famous great-uncle and compiled his amazing life story into a one-hour PowerPoint presentation. The incredible response has taken me to four cities, giving 25 presentations so far. A book on Exile’s life story is almost complete and will hopefully come out by the end of the year. I’ve also had exhibits showing the many discovered Exile McBride documents held at the Brockport Seymour Library, Buffalo’s Hyatt Regency Hotel, and the Buffalo Irish Festival.
Aunt Lily’s important link to Exile McBride!
With all this in mind, I received a call in August from Kevin O’Brien, a professional genealogist in Buffalo. Kevin helped me considerably with our family’s DNA research. He now wanted to know more about just who Lily McBride had been. Kevin noticed that she had no records of being married or having any children. However, Lily McBride’s DNA resulted in finding an ancestral pot of gold being directly tied to Exile McBride. I told Kevin that Lily McBride was my aunt and had been a Sister of St. Joseph, who died six years ago.
Aunt Lily’s DNA was the magic link that opened up major doors of our family’s genealogy. In fact, I learned that without my humble aunt’s DNA, there’s a very good chance we may not have discovered Exile McBride at all. Sister Lily Ann apparently had some Divine connections in Heaven and a little Luck of the Irish!
Holly Trolley Rides at the NY Museum of Transportation
Continuing its holiday tradition, the New York Museum of Transportation, in Rush, will welcome Santa and Mrs. Claus on December 7, 8, and 15. They’re eager to meet the kids and pose for pictures. Holiday decorations, complimentary cookies and hot chocolate, and the fondly remembered Midtown Plaza Monorail will add to the fun in this unique celebration of the holidays.
Admission including the trolley ride is $17 for adults and $13 for ages three to 14. Rides depart at 11 a.m., 11:45 a.m., 12:30 p.m., 1:15 p.m., 2 p.m., 2:45 p.m., and 3:30 p.m. Reservations are required and can be made at www. nymtmuseum.org/Christmas.
The only operating trolley museum in New York State features a ride through the country that harks back to the era of interurban trolleys carrying holiday shoppers between cities and their rural homes. The vintage trolley car is heated and ticks off the miles in style as it has for almost a century.
The Midtown Plaza Monorail exhibit brings back memories of Christmas at that downtown shopping mall. The exhibit features the two-car train suspended from its original rails, along with photos and descriptions of the monorail’s history.
A popular attraction at the museum is the model railroad room with its huge HO gauge model railroad running several trains at once. A 20-foot-long N gauge representation of the Rochester subway provides a complete view of the subway from Rowland’s Loop to the car barns on Rochester’s northwest side. Kids will also want to sit in the driver’s seat of a fire truck, climb into the cab of a steam locomotive, and ring the bell in a trolley snow sweeper, all inside the museum’s spacious main hall.
The New York Museum of Transportation is located just 20 minutes south of Rochester at 6393 East River Road, Rush, and can be reached from I-390 exit 11. For information, visit www. nymtmuseum.org. Provided information and photo
Lily Ann McBride. Provided photo.
Mike McBride gave a talk at the Buffalo Central Library this fall and presented the library manager with a framed portrait of Exile McBride to display. Provided photo.
Witness the journey home from war: The Odyssey Project comes to Rochester
Witness the journey home from war in the exhibit “Odyssey | Warriors Come Home” on display through December 21 at the Flower City Arts Center (FCAC), 713 Monroe Avenue, Rochester. In photographs and cyanotype self-portraits, 75 veterans show the profoundly and deeply personal impact of combat. Over the past five years, the veterans of the Odyssey Project have made these intimate photographs – meaningful images crafted from memory, love, loss, and war. These images explore the themes of the warrior’s return in an epic visual poem.
Combat veterans’ struggles to reintegrate into society are largely misunderstood by their fellow citizens and rarely communicated by those immersed in the experience. Returning soldiers experience the culture shock of transitioning from a close-knit, self-sufficient collective to a society where people are often isolated from wider communities and personal gain can almost completely eclipse collective good.
“Participating in the Odyssey Project rekindled my passion for photography and connected me with a community of like-minded veterans, forging deep bonds of friendship and a creative family. After enduring a prolonged period of isolation during and after the COVID-19 pandemic, I found my way back into the world through this initiative,” shared Christopher Cilento, Rochester-based photographer and former resident artist at Flower City Arts Center (FCAC). “I discovered a vital outlet for expression, allowing me to visually articulate emotions and experiences I struggled to voice. The journey has not only revitalized my artistic spirit but has also provided a much-needed space for reflection and healing.”
Taking its title from the tale of Odysseus, this 12-week workshop series allows participating veterans to control their own narratives as they process difficult experiences and create artwork that serves as a reflection of their time at war and at home. Created by Brendan Bannon with the Josephine Herrick Project, The Queens and Buffalo Vet Centers, and Buffalo’s CEPA Gallery, the Odyssey Project has been featured in publications such as the New York Times, National Endowment for the Arts, and NPR.
“We are honored to showcase the photographs made by combat veterans who have participated in the Odyssey Project,”
said Juliana Muniz, FCAC Photography and Digital Arts Director. “Our goal is to bring the Odyssey Workshops to Flower City Arts Center, creating a space here in Rochester where our veterans can find support, mentorship, and community through the power of photography as they transition back into civilian life. This exhibition is an essential step toward raising the funds needed to make this vision a reality.”
Each project session begins with a retreat that encourages bonding and creates an atmosphere of safety and trust through the creative process. Following the retreat, participants meet weekly, utilizing their combat experience, families, and civilian goals as source material for the creation of multi-disciplinary works of art. With challenging assignments centered around specific themes, participants create visual artworks that explore their shifting life roles and goals for the future.
“The arts are naturally therapeutic and new brain research backs up the stance that creative expression can heal, change neural pathways, and transform lives,” stated Kristin Rapp, FCAC Executive Director. “Flower City Arts Center is proud and happy to shine a light on the deeply personal, moving stories of combat veterans from the Odyssey Project. We look forward to this exhibit and furthering a meaningful collaboration.”
“Odyssey | Warriors Come Home” will be on display at the Flower City Arts Center until December 21. Gallery hours are Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Saturday, noon to 5 p.m.
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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.
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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!
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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 585-351-3114 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. Small group discussions of The Chosen - season 4, take place on Tuesday evenings and Wednesdays at lunchtime. 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
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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.
Photo by Christopher Cilento taken in Spencerport.
Cosgrove Middle School teacher Ryan Barclay was surprised with a WROC-TV 8 Golden Apple Award on October 29. Mr. Barclay was nominated by Carlianne Collyer for his excellence in teaching band, and the segment aired on November 5. Pictured are (l-r) Principal Jim Centola, Ryan Barclay, and Carlianne Collyer. Provided information and photo.
Excellus BCBS and WellNow reach new provider agreement
Excellus BlueCross BlueShield (Excellus BCBS) and WellNow Urgent Care (WellNow) have executed a new provider contract agreement. WellNow rejoined the Excellus BCBS provider network as of Friday, November 15, 2024, giving members in-network access to Wellnow’s urgent care facilities effective as of that date. Excellus BCBS members with questions about their benefits or coverage at WellNow can call Customer Care using the number on the back of their member card. For more provider contract updates, visit ExcellusBCBS. com/NetworkUpdates.
For a list of WellNow locations, visit Wellnow.com/urgent-care-centers. Provided information
Tops launches annual Food for Families campaign
Tops Friendly Markets is holding its annual Food for Families campaign, now in its 18th year, with a goal to provide more than two million meals for our neighbors in need. The campaign runs through December 24, and shoppers are asked to consider making a donation in store or online.
Tops Food for Families campaign is synonymous with The Little Brown Bag of Hope. Customers can purchase a Little Brown Bag of Hope paper icon at the register anytime they shop. At the register, customers will be asked if they want to support the campaign by buying a $5, $10, and/or $20 bag for someone in need in our community or to round up their change. Little Brown Bags, which are filled with nutritious items that will help families extend their meal planning, can also be purchased at any self-scan register.
Virtual Little Brown Bags of Hope are available for purchase online by visiting https://www.neighborshelpinngneighbors.com so no matter the weather, a donation can be made right from one’s phone, tablet, or desktop. Here, customers can select what food
bank they wish their donation to benefit.
While donations can be made throughout the campaign until December 24, many locals love the tradition of bringing or purchasing their donation at the store on the day Tops hosts its one-day food drive. Tops will be joined by local media sponsors News 8 WROC and Audacy Radio as well as Foodlink food bank staff and volunteers on Friday, December 13, to help accept donations at the 3507 Mt. Read Boulevard store in Greece.
“We always look forward to working alongside our partners at Tops for their annual Food for Families campaign, which serves as one of the largest food drives of the year for Foodlink,” said Julia Tedesco, President & CEO of Foodlink. “Perhaps more importantly, it allows Foodlink to educate the community about the local impact of food insecurity on thousands of our neighbors. So far this year, we have seen a 47% rise in requests for food assistance, and events like this provide critical support during the busy holiday season.”
Call me today 585-352-3411 ext. 138 or email me at Trish.walter@westsidenewsny.com
Albion and Oakfield businesses
among the winners of Grow-NY 2024
restoration, wastewater treatment, and disinfection industries.
Empire State Development (ESD) announced Unibaio, of New York, NY, as the grand-prize winner of the sixth annual Grow-NY business competition, which is focused on enhancing the emerging food, beverage and agriculture innovation cluster in Central New York, the Finger Lakes and the Southern Tier. The competition awarded $3 million – including the $1 million grand prize – to seven of the 20 finalists participating in the business development accelerator. The announcement took place at the Grow-NY Summit, a two-day event in Ithaca where finalists pitched their business plans to a panel of expert judges. Each winning team will commit to operating in the region for at least one year, while also providing a modest equity stake to Cornell University, to fund future food and ag entrepreneurship programming. The competition is managed by Cornell University’s Center for Regional Economic Advancement.
Unibaio offers naturally derived particles that trap the active ingredients of pesticides and fertilizers, enabling them to penetrate plants more efficiently.
Matia Figliozzi, CEO and Co-Founder of Unibaio said, “Winning the $1 million grand prize at the Grow-NY Summit is a dream come true. It’s more than just the money – it’s validation of our team’s hard work, innovation and dedication to creating a solution that will have a lasting impact on farming. The mentorship we received and relationships we developed through Grow-NY were invaluable, helping us refine our strategy and prepare for growth. This win will allow us to scale our operations in Upstate NY and contribute to a more sustainable and resilient food system.”
The finalist teams were provided with expert mentorship and guidance as they developed their business plans leading up to the Summit. During the event, they presented their pitches to a panel of seven judges with expertise in agriculture, food production and venture development.
Other 2024 winners included:
•$500,000 Winner: PureNanoTech, Parsippany, NJ – Created a nanobubble irrigation solution to maximize irrigation performance and optimize energy usage in the agriculture, pond and lake
•$500,000 Winner: UdderWays, Albion, NY – Uses a unique, brushless technology to gently stimulate cows and ensure clean and dry teats. With the startup’s patented vortex-style application, farmers can achieve consistent stimulation and effortlessly promote milk letdown.
•$250,000 Winner: Clean Crop Technologies, Holyoke, MA – Combines electricity and food-grade gasses to remove pathogens from seeds before they are planted, increasing yields, reducing waste, and improving food safety without preservatives.
•$250,000 Winner: ClearLeaf, San José, Costa Rica – Offers safe fungicides and bactericides to protect soil and crops from a wide range of pre- and postharvest pathogens, without harming the environment or your health.
•$250,000 Winner: For Bitter For Worse, Portland, OR – A distillery using certified organic, locally farmed ingredients to create a healthier, more inclusive culture with their non-alcoholic cocktails.
•$250,000 Winner: Zordi, Oakfield, NY – Builds autonomous greenhouses with robots and AI to make delicious, high-quality produce available anywhere.
The public also participated in the competition by voting for the “Wegmans Audience Choice” award, which went to Bialtec of Delft, Netherlands, earning them $10,000 sponsored by Wegmans.
In its sixth year, the Grow-NY competition attracted 312 applicants from 50 countries, including Canada, the UK, and Italy, along with 89 entries from New York, with 44% of applicants featuring a female founder and 60% representing a culturally diverse group. The winning companies will now immediately get to work executing their business plans in New York state, leveraging the connections made and regional knowledge gained from the competition.
Learn more about the Grow-NY competition at https://www.grow-ny.com. Provided information
LegaL NoticeS
Legal Notice Brockport Central School District
NOTICE OF SpECIaL MEETING OF THE QUaLIFIED VOTErS OF BrOCKpOrT CENTraL SCHOOL DISTrICT
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a special meeting of the qualified voters of the Brockport Central School District shall be held at the Technology and Training Center, 40 Allen Street, Building 800 in said District, on Tuesday, December 10, 2024, between the hours of 6:00 A.M. and 9:00 P.M. The following proposition will be submitted for voter approval at said meeting: prOpOSITION
cations must be received by the District Clerk at least seven (7) days before the vote and election if the ballot is to be mailed to the voter, or the day before the vote and election if the ballot is to be delivered personally to the voter. Early mail and absentee ballots must be received by the District Clerk at Clerk’s Office/Business Office, District Office Building, 40 Allen Street, Building 100, Brockport, New York not later than 5:00 PM on December 10, 2024.
A list of persons to whom early mail, absentee and military ballots are issued will be available for inspection to qualified voters of the District in the office of the District Clerk on and after November 26, 2024, between the hours of 8:00 AM and 4:00 PM on weekdays prior to the Election; and on December 10, 2024, the day set for the Election, said list will be posted at the polling place.
Shall the following resolution be adopted to wit:
Resolved that the Board of Education of the Brockport Central School District is hereby authorized to undertake certain capital improvements consisting of addition to the High School Building, and improvements to, and reconstruction of, various school buildings and facilities, site and athletic field improvements and the acquisition of certain original furnishings, equipment, and apparatus and other incidental improvements required in connection therewith for such construction and school use, all at an estimated maximum aggregate cost of $65,980,000; and to appropriate and expend from existing capital reserve funds $16,700,000 for such costs, and that the balance of such cost, or so much thereof as may be necessary, shall be raised by the levy of a tax to be collected in annual installments, with such tax to be offset by state aid available therefor; and, in anticipation of such tax, debt obligations of the school district as may be necessary not to exceed $49,280,000 shall be issued.
The School District, 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 October 15, 2024, has duly issued a negative declaration and has determined that the implementation of the unlisted action as proposed will not result in any significant adverse environmental impacts.
AND NOTICE IS GIVEN that qualified military voters may apply for a military ballot by requesting an application from the District Clerk at (585) 637-1810 or debbie. moyer@bcs1.org. For a military voter to be issued a military ballot, the District Clerk must have received a valid ballot application no later than 5:00 PM on November 14, 2024. In a request for a military ballot application or ballot, the military voter may indicate their preference for receiving the application or ballot by mail, facsimile transmission, or email.
AND NOTICE IS GIVEN, that applications for early mail and absentee ballots shall be obtainable during school business hours from the District Clerk; completed appli-
The District Clerk is authorized to amend or modify this notice to comply with applicable legal requirements.
DaTED: October 18, 2024
Brockport, New York
Debra Moyer
District Clerk
Brockport Central School District New York
Legal Notice
Hamlin Morton Walker Fire District
Notice of annual Election of the Hamlin Morton Walker Fire District December 10, 2024
NOTICE IS HErEBY GIVEN that the Annual Commissioner Elections of the Hamlin Morton Walker Fire District located in the Town of Hamlin, Monroe County, New York will take place on December 10, 2024. Polls will open between the hours of 6:00 P.M. – 9:00 P.M. at the Hamlin Station #1 1521 Lake Road Hamlin, New York 14464 for the purpose of electing one (1) Fire Commissioner for a 5-year term, commencing on January 1, 2025 and running through December 31, 2029. All duly registered residents of the Hamlin Morton Walker Fire District shall be eligible to vote.
Candidates for District Office should have filed their name with the District Administrator/Secretary William H. Rickman of the Hamlin Morton Walker Fire District, at the Hamlin Fire Station #1 1521 Lake Road Hamlin, N.Y. 14464 no later than November 20, 2024.
Dated November 13, 2024
William H. rickman
Hamlin Morton Walker Fire District Fire District administrator/Secretary
