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IILTON FAMILY D E N T I S T Rarea Y receives life-saving CPR equipment Hamlin-Morton-Walker January 21, 2024
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When a person is suffering a cardiac arrest, the early resuscitation effort provided by the first responders has a direct impact on the survival of the victim. Thanks to the generosity of the community, all three firehouses in the Hamlin Morton Walker Fire District are now outfitted with cutting-edge CPR equipment to help save lives. A chest compression system is a portable tool designed to overcome problems that can occur with manual chest compression when providing CPR to a person during a medical emergency. The system assists first responders by delivering effective, consistent, and continuous chest compressions, which help All Ages Welcome increase the chances of survival and improve neurological outcomes. Lora Partyka, a resident and business Participating Providers: Wegmans owner in the community, initiated a comEmployees munity-wide fundraising effort to bring this • Same Day Give us a call, life-saving CEREC equipment Dentistry to Hamlin. we have you had suffered from a heart covered. • Lora’s Dentalfather Implants attack, and she has a personal connection to Fundraising efforts spearheaded by Lora Partyka and the Hamlin Lions Club were successful in bringing chest compression devices to all three firehouses in • Sleep Apnea Devices the value and importance of first responders the Hamlin Morton Walker Fire District. Pictured are (l-r) Lion Brian Rath, Hamlin Lions Club President Randy Paap, Lion Norm Baase, Lions Club Treasurer in saving lives. “Our community is older; Diane Hankinson, Lions Club Secretary Ron Howard, Lora Partyka, Lion and former Ambulance Corps member Andy Smith, Walker FD Past Chief Charlie we are short on volunteers, and often, the Hungerford, HMW Chief Adam Barker, HMW Assistant Chief Jeff Thompson, and HMW Deputy Chief B.J. Maier. Provided photo. www.hiltonfamilydentistry.com ambulance response time to Hamlin and Kendall can be delayed,” said Partyka. ceeds from the St. Pauly clothing collection, Mercy Flight team. There is no local backup great community and the Lions Club is just fantastic for everything they did.” These reasons are why she was passionate which they donated to help buy the equip- if the crew is on a call. The Lions Club is a community service “The wait time for Monroe Ambulance to about getting these continuous CPR systems ment. Marv also took the initiative to apply into the Hamlin community. After Lora saw for a grant from the NYS & Bermuda Lions arrive can be more than 20 minutes, and organization whose purpose is to identify what happened to Damar Hamlin during a Club Foundation. This foundation gener- we do not have the hospitals we used to,” community needs and help fill them. They said Lora. These factors make every minute help residents in need of medical equipment, Buffalo Bills game last year, and just how ously gave $5,000 to help with this cause. Lora also sent letters to the businesses, incredibly important when it comes to life- residents who suffer the loss of their homes critical the CPR efforts were to save his life, by fire or disaster, those experiencing medishe was further motivated to make this idea churches, and farms in the community saving interventions. inStallationS cal crises, and more. The Hamlin Lions Club The Hamlin Fire/Ambulance district averasking for their financial support, and she a reality. Lora presented her idea to Marv Hankin- had fundraising collection jars in the com- ages about one thousand 911 calls annually. invests, on average, $20,000 a year to help The community’s generosity allowed for the fill the needs of the community, and they son Jr., who was the president of the Hamlin munity. Thanks to the generosity of the Lions Club purchase of three CPR units so that each played a large part in bringing the CPR Lions Club at the time. Marv is a Hamlin resident and a former volunteer at the and the community, $20,000 was raised in firehouse has its own. “There was a lot of equipment to Hamlin. “They took care of it financing all,” said Lora. five months. “This was a big win for the hard work by Lora,” said Marv. Hamlin FD and Ambulance. Having read the just Custom built by Reger Construction! available The equipment was purchased, received, Lora was overwhelmed by the generos*fRee article on the Spencerport Fire District ob- community!” said Marv. 2543 sq. ft. Colonial featuring 4 forthat 6 months helped get thiseStimateS! life-saving equip- and then presented to the individual fireThe fire district is comprised of three ity taining this life-saving equipment for their bedrooms, 2.5 baths,totally finished for details into the community. “The Lions Club, houses on Tuesday, January 9. The first residents, he liked the idea and presented firehouses: the Hamlin Fire Department, mentCall with high end amenities and ready for *emeRgencY parties, and responders will undergo training and hope the Walker Fire Department, and the Mor- churches, farms, both political it to the Hamlin Lions Club. immediate occupancy. You will love the SeRVice residents of the community generously sup- to have the equipment deployed sometime The Hamlin Lions Club agreed to be part ton Fire Company. These three firehouses open floor plan, designer kitchen with in February. she said. of the fundraising efforts to help purchase serve as the first responders to both Hamlin ported this with their donations,” *financing center island, mudroom with built-in For more information on the Hamlin Lions the community of this CPR equipment. The club had several and Kendall. Kendall no longer has its own “I really want to thankaVailable cubbies, electric fireplace in the great Club, visit bit.ly/hamlinnylions. on a Clean and Safety Check. Hamlin and everyone else who donated to fundraisers throughout 2023, including their ambulance, and Hamlin has one paid amroom. 12which coursealso basement w/egress. Not to be combined with other specials. provides services as a this from the bottom of my heart. 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Brew School of Music holds grand opening in Spencerport Brew School of Music held a grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony at its new location, 42 Nichols Street, Spencerport, on January 11. The school specializes in teaching youth ages four to 17 and offers lessons on guitar, piano, ukulele, and bass. The mission of the Brew School of Music is to help each individual student cultivate their own unique musical ability in order to reach their personal goals. No two people are alike, and no two students should be taught in the same way. The Brew School of Music will help each and every student advance on their unique musical journey in a supportive, encouraging, and motivational learning environment. Founder Steve Brew has been providing quality music lessons to students of all ages, backgrounds, and abilities for over a decade. He believes that all people can be
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Hamlin-Morton-Walker area receives life-saving CPR equipment by Tami Raco When a person is suffering a cardiac arrest, the early resuscitation effort provided by the first responders has a direct impact on the survival of the victim. Thanks to the generosity of the community, all three firehouses in the Hamlin Morton Walker Fire District are now outfitted with cutting-edge CPR equipment to help save lives. A chest compression system is a portable tool designed to overcome problems that can occur with manual chest compression when providing CPR to a person during a medical emergency. The system assists first responders by delivering effective, consistent, and continuous chest compressions, which help increase the chances of survival and improve neurological outcomes. Lora Partyka, a resident and business owner in the community, initiated a community-wide fundraising effort to bring this life-saving equipment to Hamlin. Lora’s father had suffered from a heart attack, and she has a personal connection to the value and importance of first responders in saving lives. “Our community is older; we are short on volunteers, and often, the ambulance response time to Hamlin and Kendall can be delayed,” said Partyka. These reasons are why she was passionate about getting these continuous CPR systems into the Hamlin community. After Lora saw what happened to Damar Hamlin during a Buffalo Bills game last year, and just how critical the CPR efforts were to save his life, she was further motivated to make this idea a reality. Lora presented her idea to Marv Hankinson Jr., who was the president of the Hamlin Lions Club at the time. Marv is a Hamlin resident and a former volunteer at the Hamlin FD and Ambulance. Having read the article on the Spencerport Fire District obtaining this life-saving equipment for their residents, he liked the idea and presented it to the Hamlin Lions Club. The Hamlin Lions Club agreed to be part of the fundraising efforts to help purchase this CPR equipment. The club had several fundraisers throughout 2023, including their golf tournament, monthly lottery, and pro-
Fundraising efforts spearheaded by Lora Partyka and the Hamlin Lions Club were successful in bringing chest compression devices to all three firehouses in the Hamlin Morton Walker Fire District. Pictured are (l-r) Lion Brian Rath, Hamlin Lions Club President Randy Paap, Lion Norm Baase, Lions Club Treasurer Diane Hankinson, Lions Club Secretary Ron Howard, Lora Partyka, Lion and former Ambulance Corps member Andy Smith, Walker FD Past Chief Charlie Hungerford, HMW Chief Adam Barker, HMW Assistant Chief Jeff Thompson, and HMW Deputy Chief B.J. Maier. Provided photo. ceeds from the St. Pauly clothing collection, which they donated to help buy the equipment. Marv also took the initiative to apply for a grant from the NYS & Bermuda Lions Club Foundation. This foundation generously gave $5,000 to help with this cause. Lora also sent letters to the businesses, churches, and farms in the community asking for their financial support, and she had fundraising collection jars in the community. Thanks to the generosity of the Lions Club and the community, $20,000 was raised in just five months. “This was a big win for the community!” said Marv. The fire district is comprised of three firehouses: the Hamlin Fire Department, the Walker Fire Department, and the Morton Fire Company. These three firehouses serve as the first responders to both Hamlin and Kendall. Kendall no longer has its own ambulance, and Hamlin has one paid ambulance, which also provides services as a
Mercy Flight team. There is no local backup if the crew is on a call. “The wait time for Monroe Ambulance to arrive can be more than 20 minutes, and we do not have the hospitals we used to,” said Lora. These factors make every minute incredibly important when it comes to lifesaving interventions. The Hamlin Fire/Ambulance district averages about one thousand 911 calls annually. The community’s generosity allowed for the purchase of three CPR units so that each firehouse has its own. “There was a lot of hard work by Lora,” said Marv. Lora was overwhelmed by the generosity that helped get this life-saving equipment into the community. “The Lions Club, churches, farms, both political parties, and residents of the community generously supported this with their donations,” she said. “I really want to thank the community of Hamlin and everyone else who donated to this from the bottom of my heart. We have a
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great community and the Lions Club is just fantastic for everything they did.” The Lions Club is a community service organization whose purpose is to identify community needs and help fill them. They help residents in need of medical equipment, residents who suffer the loss of their homes by fire or disaster, those experiencing medical crises, and more. The Hamlin Lions Club invests, on average, $20,000 a year to help fill the needs of the community, and they played a large part in bringing the CPR equipment to Hamlin. “They took care of it all,” said Lora. The equipment was purchased, received, and then presented to the individual firehouses on Tuesday, January 9. The first responders will undergo training and hope to have the equipment deployed sometime in February. For more information on the Hamlin Lions Club, visit bit.ly/hamlinnylions.
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Spencerport’s girls bowling team took first place at the Dave Roethel Memorial Tournament on January 15 at ABC Gates Bowl. Photo from @Ranger_Sports on X.
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–– Fall College Sports Honors –– by Warren Kozireski •St. John Fisher junior forward Emma Spelman was named First Team All-Conference in women’s soccer after she racked up a team-leading 15 points including a conference-leading nine assists. Her 1.07 points per game average was fourthbest in the conference. This is Spelman’s third straight season receiving Empire 8 honors, but this is the first year she earned a spot on the First Team. •Spencerport’s Cami Brescia was named to the East Coast Conference Third Team in women’s soccer as one of five Roberts Wesleyan teammates selected. Head coach Sarah McClellan, who led the Roberts Wesleyan University women’s soccer team to the East Coast Conference regular-season championship, was named ECC Coach of the Year. Brescia started all 14 games and recorded one assist from her defensive position. Midfielder Larissa Johnston was named first-team all-conference while defender Cassidy Pearce earned second-team honors. Goalkeeper Nicolette Knauf and forward Ella White joined Brescia on the third team. •Hilton’s Justin Arilotta and Churchville-Chili’s Dylan Rippe were each named SUNYAC Men’s Soccer All-Conference Second Team at midfield and defense, respectively. Both were graduate students with Arilotta at Geneseo and Rippe with SUNY Brockport. Arilotta earned his third AllConference nod after leading the Knights with eight goals. Rippe led all Golden Eagles with over 1,500 minutes of game action, started and played all 90 minutes in all but one outing. His lone goal of the season served as the game-winner against Elmira. •Spencerport’s Justin Hockenberger was named Third Team All-Allegheny Mountain Athletic Conference for the second consecutive season in men’s soccer. The senior midfielder for Penn St.-Behrend notched two goals in conference play, while dishing out an assist on the game winning goal against Fredonia. Also, he delivered a successful penalty kick score against Pitt-Bradford. •Sophomores Breanna DeHond (Spencerport) and Caitlin Nelson (Hilton) were named to the WNYAC All-Conference team for Monroe Community College in women’s soccer. DeHond netted nine goals with six assists while starting all 16 games while Nelson tallied 11 goals with seven assists. •St. John Fisher senior goalkeeper Jadon Schlierf (Spencerport) made it four consecutive seasons of making the Empire 8 All-Conference squad as he was named Third Team. Starting 12 games this season, his seven shutouts tied for the conference lead, while his .793 goals against average was third lowest in the conference. •Spencerport grad and Alfred State junior Silas Egenlauf was named Second Team at linebacker in the Eastern Collegiate Football Conference after he led the Pioneers in total tackles with 85.
•Hilton’s Jacob Kelsey received All-Empire recognition for the second consecutive season with Alfred University as he was named Third Team Empire 8 at wide receiver. Kelsey finished the fall season with 380 receiving yards and two touchdowns and became the first AU wide receiver since 2017 to eclipse 1,000 career receiving yards. •SUNY Brockport junior runner Jared Smith was a FirstTeam All-Conference selection in addition to being inducted into the SUNYAC Cross Country Hall of Fame. •Four members of the Roberts Wesleyan University men’s soccer team received All-Conference recognition from the East Coast Conference this season. Forward Tamas Nagy was selected first-team All-ECC; defender Joshua Jones was named second team; and defender Nathan Ferguson and midfielder Cooper Kerridge received third-team honors. Nagy, a senior, led the conference in goals and ranked second in points with 29. •Freshman goalkeeper Avery Richardson of the Roberts Wesleyan women’s field hockey team finished the 2023 season as the NCAA Division II leader in saves per game, averaging 16.33 saves per game in 12 games played and 196 total. •Defensive back Raylens Boutin was named the 2023 Empire 8 Defensive Player of the Year to go with a total of 18 AllConference selections for SUNY Brockport football. Boutin was also named first team for Defense, Special Teams, Return Specialist and All-Purpose after racking up 43 total tackles, 2.5 sacks, two interceptions, six pass breakups and was one of the top punt return threats in the country, ranking sixth in the nation with an average of 16.8 yards per return. Other First Teamers include: Fullback Jayden Prina, Offensive Line Nicholas Kalke, Offensive Line Scott Ochsner, Tight End James Altenburger, Linebacker Mike Talbert Jr., Defensive Back Kyle Haettich, Kicker Nate Wigent, and Punter Dan Giangrasso. Second Team: Running Back Gino Fontanarosa, Offensive Line Joseph Delgado, Offensive Line Jacob Lucier, Wide Receiver Nolan Slywka, Defensive End Joseph Rodda, Defensive Line Jayson Thomas, and Defensive Back Louie Usera. Third Team: Linebacker Ben Robinson. •SUNY Brockport goalkeeper Andrew Taylor received the Fred Halloway Co-Defensive Player of the Year Award in men’s soccer after starting all 16 games, recording shutouts in six games, and posting an 8-3-4 record. He also finished second in the conference with 70 saves to go with a 0.88 goals-against average. Other Golden Eagles joining Taylor and Dylan Rippe on the All-Conference teams were Russ Domm (First Team) and Third Team selections Chuck Domm, Alex Rivera, Josh Fitzpatrick, and Giovanni Cardona. Russ Domm led the team in goals (6), assists (3), points (15), and shots on goals (20). Chuck Domm finished second for Brockport in goals (5) and points (11). Rivera was one of only five Brockport players to play over 1,400 minutes
of action, adding two assists against Elmira and Geneseo. Fitzpatrick added three goals and seven points on the season while playing a second-most 1,463 minutes. Cardona was another critical aspect of a strong Brockport backline, also adding a goal and four points. •Five Golden Eagles field hockey players earned All-SUNYAC Selections with Ammalee Moore and Ella Buchanan First Team selections and Baily Lazore, Paige Thowe and Mary Young Second Team picks. Moore doubled her point production from the 2022 season (13 to 26), in addition to breaking the Brockport single-season assists record (9), posting 10 assists. Moore finished the 2023 season ranked 17th in the country in assists per game (0.62). Buchanan posted a 9-7 record between the pipes for Brockport with three complete game shutouts. Buchanan’s 81.7% save percentage was good for 15th best in the country. Lazore career highs in goals (10), assists (6), and points (26) as a senior. Thowe’s eight assists were good for second-best on the Golden Eagles, adding five goals for 18 points. Young served as the workhorse of the Brockport defense, playing over 920 minutes of game action and starting all 17 games, and led the Golden Eagles by a wide margin in defensive saves with five. •SUNY Brockport women’s soccer placed four representatives on All-Conference second and third teams. Jaylah Cossin earned second-team honors after leading Brockport with 11 goals (third-best in the SUNYAC), seven assists, and 29 points. On the Third Team were sophomore Megan Gerber, a critical component to an excellent Brockport defense that finished the season ranked 19th nationally in shutout percentage (1st in SUNYAC) and 2nd in the SUNYAC in goals against average (0.54); Lyndsey Miller, another workhouse of the Brockport defense who led the Golden Eagles in minutes played (1,665); and Madeline McCrosson, who finished the season among the top goalies both nationally and in the SUNYAC. McCrosson’s 0.892 save percentage led the SUNYAC (18th nationally), with her goals-against-average being good for 22nd nationally (0.512). McCrosson recorded an 11-3-4 record with nine shutouts. •The Golden Eagles placed three women’s volleyball players on the SUNYAC All-Conference team. For the second year in a row, Jordan Thompson earned First-Team All-Conference honors after she led the SUNYAC in several statistical categories, including total points (487.0), kills (416), points per set (4.6), kills per set (3.92), and service aces (50). Alenna Williamson and Kaitlyn Jewett were Third Team selections. Williamson led the Green and Gold with a .286 hitting percentage to go with 177 kills and a total of 206.0 points and led the team with 51 total blocks. Kaitlyn Jewett led the SUNYAC with 795 assists and tied for the best assists per set mark at 8.64 as a freshman setter. Kaitlyn also contributed elsewhere with 37 service aces and 191 digs in 2023.
Joel Embiid named December 2023 Hickok Belt® Award winner Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid has been named the Hickok Belt® Award winner for the month of December 2023. Voting was conducted by a select panel of members of the National Sports Media Association (NSMA). The voters selected Embiid for his extraordinary performance, breaking a number of records in December. He showed his magic in nine consecutive games with 30-points and 10-rebounds, surpassing Wilt Chamberlain for the 76ers’ record. Three games later, he extended his streak to twelve games, the most since Kareem Abdul-Jabbar recorded a 16 game 30-points, 10 rebounds streak. He was the first NBA player to average 40 or more points with 60% field goal shooting in a month. The 29-year-old continues to perform at a high level for the Philadelphia 76ers.
Other finalists for December in order of how the NSMA ranked them included: Michaela Shiffrin (skiing), Luka Doncic (basketball), Christian McCaffrey (football), Nathan MacKinnon (hockey), Brock Purdy (football), Conner Hellebuyck (hockey), Marco Odermatt (skiing), Puka Nacua (football), and Arslanbek Makhmudov (boxing). Embiid’s selection as the Hickok Belt® winner for December recognizes him as “the best of the best” in professional sports for the month. It also makes him the final candidate eligible to receive the 2023 award, joining Dak Prescott, Simone Biles, Adolis Garcia, Coco Gauf, Carlos Alcaraz, Nikola Jovic, Jon Rahm, Mikaela Shiffrin, and Damien Lillard. To learn more about the Hickok Belt® Award and its history, visit www.hickokbelt.com. Provided information and photo
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Hilton Apple Fest set for October 5 and 6 The Village of Hilton will celebrate the 2024 apple harvest by hosting the 42nd Hilton Apple Fest on Saturday, October 5, from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. and Sunday, October 6, from 10 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. The 2024 Hilton Apple Fest Board of Directors has also been appointed. Joe Lee will serve as Chairperson, Craig McNair as Vice Chairperson, Linda Viney as Treasurer, and Alyssa Pino as Secretary of this year’s festival. The remaining board members include Lydia Birr, Debbie Buckhout, Jeff Hand, Brent Ligus, Karmen Penders, Maureen Spindler, Kayla Sucy, Jane Twichell, Matt Ulakovic, and Kristine Watson. The Board of Directors is grateful to all of the festival’s volunteers throughout the Hilton community for their service and support in continu-
ing to make the Hilton Apple Fest tradition a community-wide success. A special thank you goes out to everyone who participated in the 2023 scholarship fundraiser sweepstakes, which helps raise funds to support Hilton Apple Fest Scholarships to be awarded to a graduating Hilton High School Senior each year. Maureen Daley was the recipient of the $500 Visa Gift Card prize. Scholarship application and details will be available via the Hilton High School later this spring. Those interested in volunteering at the 2024 Hilton Apple Fest are invited to contact the festival at 392-7773. Further details for this year’s Hilton Apple Fest are available online at hiltonapplefest.org. Provided information
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Evening meal at H-P Senior Center The Hilton-Parma Senior Center is hosting an evening meal with entertainment on Wednesday, January 24. Dinner is beef and cheese lasagna, catered by Foster’s, and will be served at 4 p.m. Songs from musicals by Gary Simboli begin at 5 p.m. Doors open at 3:30 p.m. so attendees can save their space with friends or make new ones. The cost is $11 per person and the deadline to register is Monday, January 22.
Evening meals are open to any seniors in Parma, Hilton and the surrounding communities; Senior Center membership is not required. Attendees are encouraged to bring an item for the Hilton Food Shelf as they are always in demand of non-perishables; this is optional, but greatly appreciated. To register or for more information, call 392-9030 or go to www. hprecreation.org. Provided information
Parma Greece UCC hosting presentation on gun safety The Parma Greece United Church of Christ is hosting a presentation to address the concept of gun safety in America. They have invited Moms Demand Action to speak at the church on Saturday, January 27, at 2 p.m. The community is invited to attend this event, which will be held in the sanctuary. Organizers hope to provide important information and statistics that will encourage a better understanding of the balance between gun ownership and gun safety in the home. According to their website, Moms Demand Action is a grassroots movement of Americans fighting for public safety measures that can protect people from gun violence. It was started by Shannon Watts, a mother of five, after the Sandy Hook tragedy. This organization works within their communities and with local, state and federal representatives to encourage a culture of responsible gun ownership.
They know that gun ownership is a right, and gun violence is preventable, and they’re committed to doing what it takes to keep families safe. Moms Demand Action has established a volunteer chapter in every state of the country and Washington, D.C., and is part of Everytown for Gun Safety, the largest gun violence prevention organization in the country with nearly 10 million supporters. The Parma Greece United Church of Christ is located at 1211 Manitou Road at the Latta Road intersection. Worship services are Sunday mornings at 9 a.m., led by Pastor Bradley Klug. For more information on this event or church services, call the Parma Greece UCC office at 585 392-6120. You can also find them on Facebook at Parma Greece United Church of Christ, or on their website at www. parmagreeceucc.org. Provided information
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Blood Drives
•Upcoming American Red Cross blood donation opportunities: January 23, 1 to 6 p.m., Brockport Fireman’s Exempt Club, 248 West Avenue, Brockport; January 24, 1 to 6 p.m., Chili Community Center, 3237 Chili Avenue, Rochester; January 29, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., St. Leo’s Church, 110 Old Hojack Lane, Hilton; January 30, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Westside Family YMCA, 920 Elmgrove Road, Rochester; January 31, 1:30 to 6:30 p.m., Spencerport Fire District, 175 Lyell Avenue, Spencerport. To make an appointment, download the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit RedCrossBlood.org or call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767). Those who give blood, platelets or plasma in January will automatically be entered for a chance to win a trip for two to Super Bowl LVIII in Las Vegas. For details, visit RedCrossBlood.org/Super Bowl.
Classes
•The Monroe County Health Department’s Improving Addiction Coordination Team offers a free, one-hour opioid overdose prevention training course on the first Wednesday of every month. Learn how the epidemic is impacting your community, the addiction cycle, and the physiological changes substance use has in a person’s body. Participants receive a naloxone kit at the end of the training and are taught how to use it. Visit http://tinyurl.com/mrxbvufe to learn more and register for an in-person or online class. •Second annual CPR and first aid training classes Saturday, February 3, noon to 3 p.m. or Sunday, February 25, noon to 3 p.m., at the Lion Charlie Maier Lodge, 2806 Roosevelt Highway (Lions Way), Hamlin. Cost is $35 per person for two-year certification. Call or text Sharon Steigerwald at 716-378-9456 to register. Sponsored by the Hamlin Democratic Committee and Hamlin Recreation.
Events
•Representatives from Moms Demand Action will speak at Parma Greece United Church of Christ, 1211 Manitou Road, on Saturday, January 27, at 2 p.m. The community is invited attend this event for information and statistics that will encourage a better understanding of the balance between gun ownership and gun safety in the home. For more information, call the Parma Greece UCC office at 585 392-6120 or visit www.parmagreeceucc.org. •Due to popular demand, the RMSC has added a third performance of “Light & Dark: Eclipse Music” on Sunday, January 28. Pre-concert talk at 3:30 p.m., followed by the concert at 4 p.m. Attendees will be able to immerse themselves in newly commissioned works by the ensemble fivebyfive, while celestial visuals illuminate the Planetarium dome. Go to https://rmsc.org/events/ fivebyfive-eclipsemusic/ for information and to purchase tickets. •The Village of Brockport is offering several free snowshoeing excursions along the Empire State Trail this winter as part of the On The Canals program. Excursions begin at 1 p.m. on January 28, February 11, February 18, and February 22. Suitable for beginners of any age and fitness level; if you can walk, you can snowshoe. Registration is required to reserve equipment. If there isn’t enough snow to snowshoe, the excursion will become a hike. Go to https://onthecanals. com/western-new-york-activities/ for details and to register. •The Gathering Table, free community dinner, will be held on January 21 at Brockport First Baptist Church, 124 Main Street, from noon to 1 p.m. The menu will be chicken parmesan and sides. The Teen Closet will also be available on that day from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. for teens and young adults. Free clothing and accessories will be available.
Fundraisers
•The Kendall Lions Club is having a Chicken BBQ on February 10. Pick up dinners between noon and 2 p.m. at Kendall United Methodist Church. Proceeds will benefit the Amy Laureano Scholarship Fund. Tickets are $15 presale only and can be purchased at the Kendall ES or JSHS main offices or by calling Phil at 585-749-6080. •Spencerport’s 2024 Evening of Jazz will be held on Saturday, February 3, 6:30 p.m., in the high school west cafeteria. Enjoy performances by student jazz ensembles with featured guest trumpeter, Clay Jenkins. Tickets are $13 for adults; $10 for senior citizens and students. Call 585349-5217 or email lhebbard@spencerportschools. org for reserved tickets. •The 24th Annual Rochester Polar Plunge will be held at noon on Sunday, February 4, at Ontario Beach Park, Roger Robach Community Center, 180 Beach Avenue, Rochester. Proceeds benefit Special Olympics New York. Go to events.nyso. org/site/TR?fr_id=2940&pg=entry or information, to register, or to sponsor a participant. •Spencerport Rotary is holding a Trivia Night fundraiser on Tuesday, February 6, at Pinewood Country Club, 1189 Ogden Parma Townline Road, Spencerport. Sign up early as the number of teams is limited (four players per team). Cost is $10 per player/$40 per team. Doors open at 5 p.m., first game at 6 p.m. Cash bar and dinner available (www.pinewood.cc/pub-menu). Prizes for first and last place teams, plus a 50/50 and
raffles. Register online at http://tiny.cc/szygvz. Partial proceeds donated to Rotary’s Polio Fund. For information, contact Colleen at 489-0333 or colleen1031@yahoo.com. •20th annual Hilton Evening of Jazz is Friday, February 9, 7 p.m., at the Hilton High School auditorium, 400 East Avenue. Featuring the Chris Minh Doky All Stars Band. Tickets are $25 and include performances by the Merton Williams Middle School and Hilton High School Jazz Ensembles. The event is a Hilton Music Boosters fundraiser. To purchase tickets, visit www. showtix4u.com or contact Jared Streiff at 3921000, ext. 2293. •Forks & Skis, a charity ski event to benefit Foodlink, will be held March 1 at Hunt Hollow Ski Club in Naples. The event includes a day of skiing, great food, local beverages, live music, raffles, and Après Ski. Tickets are $150 ($100 for Hunt Hollow members). For more information and to purchase tickets, visit www.FoodlinkNY. org/ForksandSkis.
Government Meetings
•Chili: Historic Preservation Board – January 22, 7 p.m., at Town Hall Main Meeting Room; Library Board of Trustees – January 23, 6 p.m., at 3237 Chili Avenue, New Community Center; Zoning Board of Appeals – January 23, 7 p.m., at Town Hall Main Meeting Room. •Churchville: Board of Trustees meets January 22, 7 p.m., at the Village Municipal Building, 23 East Buffalo Street. •Clarkson: Town Board meets January 22, 6 p.m., at the Town Hall, 3710 Lake Road. •Hamlin: Conservation Board – January 22, 7 p.m.; Town Board – January 24, 7 p.m., at the Town Hall, 1658 Lake Road. •Kendall: Planning Board – January 23, 7 p.m. •Riga: Conservation Board – January 22, 7 p.m. •Sweden: Planning Board – January 22, 7 p.m.; Town Board – January 23, 6 p.m., at the Sweden Town Hall, 18 State Street, Brockport.
Health/Help
•Residents in the Riga area are welcome to come to Union Church, 14 North Main Street, Churchville, to pick up a box of nutritious food for their families. Distribution is made the fourth Wednesday of each month between 4 and 5 p.m. Drive into the church parking lot and follow the signs. For information, call 293-1665. •Veterans with Cancer Support Group meets the second and fourth Tuesday of the month from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at Cancer Support Community at Gilda’s Club, 255 Alexander Street, Rochester. Call 585-423-9700 x304 or visit www.cscrochester.org for information. •Lifestyle as Medicine Lecture with Dr. Michael Greger presenting “How Not to Age” on Friday, January 26, from 8 to 9:15 p.m. via Zoom. Nonpharmacological means to target Hallmarks of Aging will be discussed. Free with optional donation. Go to https://rochesterlifestylemedicine.org/calendar for details and to register. •Every home in the U.S. is eligible to order an additional four free at-home COVID tests beginning November 20. Those who did not order tests last fall may place two orders for a total of eight tests. Go to https://www.covid.gov/tests.
Historical
•Greece Historical Society’s January program is Indigenous Peoples’ Rights in Western NY, by Professor Michael Oberg. It will be held at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, January 23, at Greece Central School District’s Transportation & Support Service Facility, 1790 Latta Road. Professor Oberg will discuss Indigenous land rights in western New York, and how state and federal governments, and legal systems, have underappreciated enduring and powerful Native American claims to the land in our part of the state.
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. Preschool storytime with Mrs. Carlson is every Monday at 10:30 a.m. and features fun books, active songs, early literacy activities and playtime with friends. Digital Literacy of Rochester is at the library Mondays from noon to 3 p.m. providing tech help. Adult Book Club featuring With My Little Eye by Joshilyn Jackson is Wednesday, January 24, at 2 p.m. Lego Club for all ages is Thursday, February 1, from 6 to 7 p.m. Call 964-2320 to register for programs. Visit the library’s Facebook page or www.hamlinlibraryny. org for more information. •Hoag Library is open Monday through Thursday 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Friday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. for browsing, computer lab, and fax/print/wireless print/copy/scan/notary. Download free eBooks, audiobooks, movies, music, and magazines on the Libby and Hoopla apps. Free Electric Vehicle (EV) charging stations available in the library parking lot. Earn your GED – free classes offered by Orleans/Niagara BOCES at Hoag Library. AAA Defensive Driving – several dates in 2024. •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. Join Ms. Jenna for Preschool Storytime Thursday mornings at 10:30 a.m. Next session starts February 1 and runs through March 28. Stories, songs, and fun for children ages 3-5. No registration is required. For more information, call 293-2009, go to newmanrigalibrary.org, or visit the library’s Facebook page. •Ogden Farmers’ Library, 269 Ogden Center Road, 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.). On Monday, January 22, at 6 p.m., Stephan Clarke will present “Breaking Down a Brick Wall in My Family Lineage.” Story time every Tuesday and Friday at 10:15 a.m. Registration-required kids events every Thursday 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.: Drawing Club, LEGO Club, Therapy Dog Visit, Pokémon Club. Find Adult and Teen events at OgdenLibrary. com or facebook.com/ogdenfarmerslibrary. •Parma Public Library, 7 West Avenue, Hilton is holding the following events (no registration unless indicated): Tween Escape Room – Wednesday, January 24, 4:30 to 5:30 p.m., for ages 8-12, registration required. Can you break out in time? A mini escape room in the library will be filled with riddles, puzzles, locks, and more. Boba Tea for Teens – Thursday, January 25, 6 to 7 p.m., for grades 6 and up, registration required. Test out different boba tea combinations to create your own unique drink. Make boba balls to bring home. 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. Programs marked with an * require advance registration. For complete information, visit seymourlibraryweb.org. All Ages Story Times – Tuesdays and Thursdays, 11 to 11:30 a.m. Both sessions will be for all ages and will feature stories, songs, movement, and rhyme that all the children can enjoy. Make Your Own Cloud Lamp* – Tuesday, January 23, 4:30 to 5:30 p.m., open to teens and tweens. Materials provided to create your own glowing cloud lamp. “As the Pages Turn” Book Club – Wednesday, January 24, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., and January 25, 6 to 7 p.m. This month’s book is Calling for a Blanket Dance by Kristin Oscar Kokeah. Winter STEAM – Wednesday, January 24, 6 to 7 p.m., open to ages 12 and under. Design a snowflake and have fun with an igloo challenge. All materials provided.
Meetings
•Hilton Apple Fest Committee meets January 22 at 6:30 p.m. in the Hilton Community Center, 59 Henry Street, Hilton. The meeting room is on the second floor, room 202. Everyone is welcome. •Hamlin Morton Walker Board of Fire Commissioners holds a workshop meeting January 25, 7 p.m., at the Hamlin Morton Walker Fire District Building, 1521 Lake Road, Hamlin.
Open House
•Seymour Library, 161 East Avenue, Brockport, is holding an open house on Tuesday, January 30, from 4 to 7 p.m. so patrons can learn more about the library’s range of programs and services. Light refreshments will be available, and Seymour the Dragon will stop by. For more information, call the library at 637-1050.
School Boards
•Brockport Central School Board of Education meets Tuesday, January 23, 6 p.m., in the District Office Board Room. Updated information at www. bcs1.org. •Churchville-Chili Board of Education meets Tuesday, January 23, at 139 Fairbanks Road, Churchville. Work Session at 6 p.m. in Professional Development Room A. Regular board meeting at 7 p.m. in the Administrative Board Room. •Hilton Board of Education meets January 23 at 7 p.m. in the auditorium at QUEST Elementary School, 225 West Ave., Hilton. •The Spencerport Board of Education will meet at 7 p.m., on Tuesday, January 23, for a Business Meeting. Check the district website for details.
Social & Professional
•The American Advertising Federation of Greater Rochester is hosting a panel discussion about how local agencies, organizations, and leaders are utilizing, adjusting to, and preparing for the integration of artificial intelligence in their day-to-day work lives. It will be held Tuesday, January 23, at Good Luck, 50 Anderson Avenue, Rochester. Doors open at 5 p.m. Discussion starts promptly at 5:30 p.m. Tickets are free for students, $3 for AAFGR members, $5 for not-yet-members, and can be purchased at the door. Group bundles available. Learn more at http://tinyurl.com/2vc9yh97.
Volunteer Opportunities
•Lifespan has an ongoing need for respite volunteers in the Hilton and Brockport areas. Volunteers provide free time, also called respite, for caregivers of those with Alzheimer’s disease and memory loss. Lifespan will train you, provide support and match you with a caregiver near you. If you have a few hours a week, call Lifespan at 585-244-8400, ext. 192 to learn more about becoming a respite volunteer or visit our website at lifespanrochester.org to learn more about our many flexible, fulfilling volunteer roles.
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Volunteering benefits your community (and your brain) January is a traditional time to take stock of our health and make some resolutions for the new year. Gyms and fitness classes often fill up as people start new habits. If you’re thinking about ways to improve your health in 2024, you might consider volunteering. A growing amount of research shows that volunteering offers benefits for our mental and physical well-being and can keep us sharp as we age. And volunteering is also good for brain health. “We know that people find purpose and meaning when they volunteer, but research suggests it can also be an important part of healthy aging,” shares Philip Shippers, community manager at the Rochester & Finger Lakes Region Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association. “And volunteering has benefits that can reduce the risk of dementia.” Research released last year at the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference® found that, in older adults, volunteering improved executive function and episodic memory.
In simpler terms, it means our ability to recall events and experiences, plan, and problem-solve is better. A study published in 2018 found that volunteering, especially volunteering that directly helps other people, reduced feelings of depression, increased life satisfaction, and improved social ties in adults of any age. The researchers included previous studies that found volunteering also increased happiness, reduced stress, and improved self-esteem. Mayo Clinic recently noted that volunteering releases dopamine in our brains, which makes us feel more relaxed and happier. All these benefits of volunteering – improved memory, better mental health, stronger social connections, less stress – contribute to improved brain health and a reduced risk of dementia. If you’re thinking about volunteering, it’s important to find the right fit to reap all the benefits. The most important consideration is what matters to you. Find an organization
that matches your values and the things you care about. Also think about the amount of free time you have and your skills and expertise. The Alzheimer’s Association offers many ways to volunteer and help people in the Rochester & Finger Lakes Region, such as assisting with its educational programs, support groups, advocacy or special events, such as the Walk to End Alzheimer’s. “The Alzheimer’s Association could not have the impact and reach without our cadre of committed volunteers. We are appreciative of their support to caregivers and people living with dementia in the nine counties that we serve,” says Arlene Wilson, senior director of programs for the Rochester & Finger Lakes Region Chapter. Visit https://www.alz.org/rochesterny/volunteer to learn more. Provided information
Daniel Zastrow, Cara Zastrow (Miles Seefeldt), Brandon Persia (Danielle Edwards), Adam (Sarah) Persia, Heather (Danny) Schaeffer, Kyle Krause and Makayla Krause; 33 great grandchildren; sister, Dolores Schnacky; brother, Donald (Pat) Flugel; sister-in-law, Gail Flugel; many nieces, nephews, and dear friends. Fran and Jerry married in 1947 and moved to Clarkson, where they raised their family. Fran was an avid gardener. She took great pride in her gardens. She was a devout Christian and their children were raised in the Catholic faith at Nativity BVM Church, Brockport. Fran and Jerry retired in Florida from 1993-2014. They loved their home there as well as the many friends and neighbors they met over the years. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held 11 a.m. on Saturday, January 20 at Nativity B.V.M. Church, 152 Main Street, Brockport. Burial in the spring. Donations can be made in memory of Frances to Elderlife Fund at Seabury Woods, ESLC Foundation Office, 1570 East Avenue, Rochester, NY 14610 or Hildebrandt Hospice Care Center, 330 Monroe Avenue, Suite 400, Rochester, NY 14607. Arrangements entrusted to the Fowler Funeral Home, Brockport.
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•Kennedy, Daniel Mark, age 64, died January 6, 2024. Daniel is survived by his wife of 42 1/2 years, Mary Johnson Kennedy; children, son Matthew (Meg) Kennedy, Littleton, NH; son Kevin Kennedy (Hannah Wilder), Richmond, VA; and daughter Andrea Gillie (Spencer Stultz), Eden, NC; seven grandchildren Katie Mae, Calder Samuel and Avery Adalind Kennedy, Malachi James and Genesis Kennedy Gillie, John Gabriel Kincaid and Hugo Dare Kennedy; siblings, Patricia (Patrick) Ambrose, Scott (Debbie) Kennedy, David (Noppowan) Kennedy, Seth Kennedy (Kris Knight); step-siblings, Pamela Kilmer Kanicki, Dorene Kilmer Farnham and Richard (Nanette) Kilmer; his mother, Barbara A. Kennedy (Silver Creek, NY); step-mom, Carrol Kennedy (Stockton, NY), mother-inlaw, Nancy F. Johnson (Mayville, NY) and his aunt Marge (Kennedy) Neal (Niagara Falls, NY). Predeceased by his father, Richard C. Kennedy (2019) and father-in-law, Leon R. Johnson (2021). Dan was a US Army veteran. In 1981, began his career of 34 years at Rochester Gas and Electric, followed by employment at G4S and most recently at Unlimited Technology, where he worked as a site safety coordinator. A service of hope and remembrance will take place at 2 p.m., Sunday January 21, 2024, at Pearce Memorial Free Methodist Church, 4322 Buffalo Road, North Chili. Please join us as we come together to celebrate Dan’s life and honor his memory. Donations in his memory can be made to Pearce Memorial Church, 4322 Buffalo Road, North Chili, NY 14514 or to Cattaraugus Christian Camp, Attn: Elisabeth Bakker Johnson, 179 Sugar Hill Road, Rexford, NY 12148. Arrangements entrusted to Walker Brothers Funeral Home, Churchville.
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•Davie, Richard P. “Dick,” age 95, died January 7, 2024. Predeceased by his parents Robert and Della; and sister Betty Jane Meade. He is survived by his loving wife of 72 years, Mary Ellen Davie; his children, Robert Davie (Donna), Douglas Davie (Ann), Brian Davie (Leslie), John Davie, and Anne Davie Slattery; his grandchildren, Wendy, Emily, Carolyn, Karen, Andrew, Kimberly, Alex, Nicole, Derek, Shannon, Gavin, and Liam; and 11 great grandchildren. He was a veteran who volunteered and served in the Army Corps of Engineers for two years before attending RPI in Troy, NY receiving his BS in Mechanical Engineering. Dick met Mary Ellen Falter (Russell Sage) while attending RPI. They were married October 12, 1952 and moved to the Rochester area, spending most of their years in Spencerport. Dick worked at Eastman Kodak Company for 35 years, mainly in the paper mill, and was an avid sailor and member of Brockport Yacht Club for many years. In his retirement years, Dick enjoyed making wine, wood working, genealogy, and was a member of the Ogden Conservation Board. A Memorial Service is scheduled at St. John’s Church in Spencerport, on April 20, 2024 at 10 a.m. Arrangements entrusted to Walker Brothers Funeral Home, Spencerport. •Lentine, Kathleen F., died January 16, 2024 at age 60. Predeceased by her parents, Edward and Margie Marsh. Survived by Peter Lentine and their son, Paul Lentine; siblings, Maria (Glenn) Strader, Michele (Pat) Balcom and Edward J. (Amy) Marsh; and several nieces, nephews and dear friends. She grew up in Chili with her two sisters and brother during the 70’s. Kathy’s childhood was spent exploring the woods and swimming in the pool. She was an exceptional artist and made many gifts for family and friends. She married Peter at 18.The birth of their son, Paul, was the greatest gift of her life; she treasured him. She had a strong faith and clung to it fiercely when she struggled at times. Family and friends may call at the Leo M. Bean and Sons Funeral Home Sunday, January 21 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Funeral Mass Monday 10 a.m. at St. Pius Tenth Church, 3000 Chili Avenue, Rochester. Interment, Grove Place Cemetery. Donations can be made to the Open Door Mission in her memory. •Zastrow, Frances (Flugel), died January 15, 2024. Preceded in death by beloved husband Gerald (Jerry) Zastrow after 56 years of marriage. Also preceded in death by her parents, Lucy and Henry Flugel; son, Gary Zastrow; son-in-law, Tom Schrage; brothers, Dick, Dan and Robert Flugel; sisters, Mae, Betty, and Marie. She is survived by her loving children: Barb Schrage, Ann (Bill) Guilford, Steve (Colleen) Zastrow, Mary (Henry) Persia, Theresa (Mike) Krause; daughter-in-law Reneé Zastrow; grandchildren; David (Kathleen) Zastrow, Joel (Christine) Zastrow, Erika (Jon) Payne, Shelly (John) Rosario, Beth (Kevin) Mitchell, Matt (Lindsay) Schrage, Pete (Kristin) Schrage, Laura (Scott) Swarts, Carrie (Mike) Turbeville, William (April) Guilford, Mary (Stratton) Goins,
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•Graf, Sylvia, died January 1, 2024 at age 82. Predeceased by her parents, Sullivan and Minnie Graf; and sisters, Jean (Robert) Getsinger and Pauline (Donald) Hughes. Survived by her nephew, Jim Hughes (Lori Holden). Her Funeral Service was held January 19 at the Leo M. Bean and Sons Funeral Home, Chili. Interment, Grove Place Cemetery. Contributions can be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital in her memory. •Sousa, Joanne A., June 17, 1932 - January 15, 2024. Survived by her loving and devoted husband of 72 years, Richard; children, Richard J., Thomas, John (Margaret), Catherine DiMarco and Margaret (Hans) Hegedorn; eight grandchildren, Diane (Adam) Cummings, Carolyn (Christopher) Keenan, Joseph (Christi) Sousa, Michael (Alysa) DiMarco, Daniel (Stefania) DiMarco, Marisa DiMarco, Benjamin Sousa and Jonathan Sousa; eight great-grandchildren; daughter-in-law, Aileen Sousa; sister-in-law, Winifred Delehanty; and several loving nieces, nephews and family members. She loved to host large family gatherings and organized an annual family reunion for many years. She was especially skilled at creating beautiful cakes for every family occasion. She used her gift for sewing to create hundreds of stuffed animals for the Country Fair for St. Pius Tenth Church where she was an avid volunteer for 65 years. She was also involved in the school, sewing school and cheerleading uniforms, teaching sewing to the students and working as a teacher’s aide in the classroom for 13 years. In more recent years she spent countless hours volunteering at the St. Pius Flea Market. Her Funeral Mass was celebrated January 20 at St. Pius Tenth Church, Chili. Interment, St. Pius Cemetery. Contributions can be made to the School of the Holy Childhood, 100 Groton Parkway, Rochester, NY 14623 in her memory. Arrangements entrusted to the Leo M. Bean and Sons Funeral Home, Chili.
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•Sercu, Charmian “Charm” L. Raimondi, died January 14, 2024 at age 63. She was predeceased by her parents, Russell Sr. and Patricia (Herrick) Raimondi. She is survived by her children, Thomas II (Mariya) Sercu and Kathleen (Drew) Smith; her grandchildren, Kali Sercu and Sophia Deluca; and her loving companion, Timothy Clifford. She also leaves her siblings, Cheryl (Scott) Thomas, Russell Jr. (Christina) Raimondi, and Michelle (Christopher) Fogarty of NC; nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts, and friends. She worked for 23 years at Eastman Kodak Company. Charm had a vast career knowledge in many areas which exposed her to many people and situations that she grew from. Charm went back to school at RIT as an adult and had the distinction as the top part-time adult student with a 4.1 GPA, all while raising her family. She loved to travel and get together with friends and family. Calling hours will be held Thursday, January 25 from 4 to 7 p.m. at Thomas E. Burger Funeral Home, Inc., 735 East Avenue, Hilton. Charm’s Christian Funeral Mass will take place Friday, January 26 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church, Hamlin. Interment in Parma Union Cemetery. Contributions in her memory can be made to the Lipson Cancer Center (Rochester Regional Health Foundations, 330 Monroe Avenue, Suite 400, Rochester, NY 14607), Wilmot Cancer Stem Cell Transplant Unit (Strong Memorial Hospital), U of R, Office of Gift & Donor Records, 300 East River Rd., PO Box 270032, Rochester, NY 14627, or St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church’s Garden Club, 3747 Brick Schoolhouse Rd., Hamlin, NY 14464.
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•Scharping, James F. “Unc,” age 86, died January 15, 2024. at LeRoy Village Green Nursing Home with his great-niece Rebecca by his side. He was born April 19, 1937 in Albion, a son of the late Vernon and Catherine (Hurd) Scharping. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his brother Richard Scharping and his sister Ann Rohland. He is survived by several nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. James was best known as the former owner of the Holley Hotel. He was a member of the Holley First Presbyterian Church, Holley Masonic Lodge and was the former Executive Director for Orleans County Community Action. James spent a great deal of time on the family farm on Hurd Road and loved spending time at his cottage in Kuckville. His Celebration of Life Service will be held at the Holley First Presbyterian Church, 34 East Albion Street, on Saturday January 27 at 1:30 p.m. Burial in Hillside Cemetery. Contributions can be made to the Holley First Presbyterian Church or Orleans County Community Action in his memory. To share a memory of James, visit www.mitchellfamilyfuneralhomes.com.
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An update from Harvey C. Noone American Legion Post 954 The Harvey C. Noone American Legion Post 954 in Churchville has been busy in recent months serving veterans, members and the community. In honor of Veterans Day in November, Commander Juergens was invited into Mrs. Sheehan’s fifth grade class to discuss the meaning of Veterans Day, the US Flag and answer questions about being a military member. The students asked terrific questions, and all received an American Flag, a flag booklet and pencils. Other classes were able to join the event, which Juergens said was fun and inspiring. To serve military families and the community at large, the Legion Family sponsored both the Marine Corps Toys for Tots and the Pirate Toy Fund. They raised several thousands of dollars worth of toys thanks to the generosity of Post members and the
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Harvey C. Noone Post 954 in Churchville achieved over 100% of their membership goal before the end of the 2023. Less than 1% of the posts in the country earn this achievement. Pictured are (l-r): Post 954 Adjutant Wayne McConnell, Post 954 Commander Ken Juergens, and Monroe County Vice Commander Pedro Quinones. who want to participate should call the Legion for details. At the Monroe County American Legion meeting on January 2, the Post was surprised with a plaque from the District 7 Commander for achieving over 100% of their membership goal before the end of the year. This achievement is obtained by less than 1% of posts in the country. District 7 encompasses multiple counties in the region. Post 954 leads the state, county and district with over 123%. The Legion continues to be open for community events that get people out of their houses to experience camaraderie and fun. Events include Euchre, family Bingo and trivia (run by professional Jason Chaneske). Community events are open to the public and all are welcomed to attend. The Post, 6444 Buffalo Road, Churchville, is open on Thursday and Fridays nights starting at 6 and 7 p.m., respectively. On Saturday, January 20, the Le-
gion is hosting its first Karaoke Night, which is open to the public. Legionnaire Geoff Larson will emcee. It will be a mid-winter concert to keep away those blues. The Post is working with the Town of Riga, Village of Churchville, and the Churchville-Riga Chamber of Commerce to host an event for the total solar eclipse on April 8. Churchville will be almost directly in the epicenter from 2 to 4 p.m. Food, drinks and games will be available at the Legion. On April 24, the Legion will celebrate a milestone of being in existence for 100 years. There will be a dinner for members and an open house for the public. More information will be available closer to the event. For information about the Harvey C. Noone American Legion Family, visit https://www.harveycnoonepost954.org or https://www.facebook.com/harveycnoone954/. Provided information and photos
Holley Superintendent Brian Bartalo to retire At the January 8 Holley Board of Education meeting, Superintendent of Schools Brian Bartalo announced his plan to retire at the end of the 202324 school year. His last day with the district will be June 30, 2024. Bartalo began his role as Holley’s Superintendent in July 2018. “It has been my distinct honor and privilege to serve as Holley’s superintendent,” said Bartalo. “The staff, families, and especially the students, have been tremendous to work with and have made all the difference for me finishing my career here. I am thankful to have been a part of this wonderful learning community and contribute Brian Bartalo to creating the best district
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Williams Middle School in the Hilton Central School District, where he taught and coached until 1998. For the next 19 years he worked at Hiton High School. He served for one year as the dean of students, then as assistant principal from 1999 until 2005. From 2005 to 2018, he served as principal and International Baccalaureate head of school. The Holley Board of Education will begin the process of hiring a new superintendent by working with Monroe 2-Orleans BOCES District Superintendent Jo Anne Antonacci as search consultant. The Board will formally appoint Antonacci at the next board meeting on Monday, February 12. Provided information and photo
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A look back at a great year in Ogden by Mike Zale, Ogden Town Supervisor As we look ahead to 2024, it’s important to reflect on the successes of the past year and share a few of our goals for the future. In 2023, we achieved significant milestones here in the Town of Ogden, and I’m excited about the opportunities that lie ahead in the coming year. We hit the ground running in 2023 as we officially relaunched the Mobile DMV here at town hall. For quite some time we advocated for the return of this convenient service for our residents and appreciate the collaboration with the Monroe County Clerk’s Office to get this done for the community. A major focus was also placed on updating the 2012 Comprehensive Plan with a new vision for the future. Once completed, it will be a vital tool to ensure smart growth and development that maintains Ogden’s rural character while providing much desired amenities for residents. Thanks to help from our consultant, Bergmann & Ingalls, we are on track to complete our new comprehensive plan in the coming months. Since taking office in 2022, we have seen tremendous post-pandemic business growth and development in the town. This trend shows our community is on the right track. It’s my goal to continue helping and supporting our local businesses, especially during these challenging economic times. Whether it’s small “Mom and Pop” shops or larger national brands, it is clear our efforts have made Ogden a desirable town to conduct business in. Our Town of Ogden Building Department played a pivotal role in managing the surge in building applications, unveiling the Municity software to streamline processes for homeowners. This new amenity will be available later this year and will allow residents to apply and pay for permits and even schedule inspections online. Their diligent efforts also resulted in a number of revisions to the Town Code, simplifying procedures for residents. They will continue those efforts in 2024 and beyond. We also made great strides in ensuring that our community remains a safe place to live, grow and raise a family. Our Ogden Police Department hired a new DARE officer, a new Animal Control Officer and two new police officers to fill the gaps left by retirement. They also launched the Ogden Police Explorer Program which gives students in grades 9-12 the opportunity to gain hands on career experience in law enforcement. Through careful budgetary planning, the board also approved one additional road patrol position. This ensures that our officers aren’t working shifts alone and better protects our community overnight, where we have seen an increase in crime such as car theft and DWI.
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Cinematic pop string quartet ATLYS to perform at Nazareth University Nazareth University’s College of Visual, Performing Arts & Design’s 2023/2024 Changemakers Series presents “An Evening with ATLYS,” a classically trained, all-female string quartet that pushes the boundaries of their genre to create an infinite world of crossover chamber music possibilities. The innovative musical group takes the Beston Hall stage in the Glazer Music Performance Center, 4245 East Avenue, at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, February 9. Hailed for being incredibly passionate and interactive, ATLYS creates a concert atmosphere that is mesmerizing. By using looping pedals and extending the traditional string instrument technique to include atmospheric and percussive textures, the inventive quartet creates captivating state-ofthe-art symphonies from just their four instruments. Curating programs that are both diverse and intriguing, ATLYS has graced stages such as Red Rocks and the Gorge, and with over 1,000 performances under their belt, and over 10 million streams on Spotify, they have inspired listeners across the globe. ATLYS has revolutionized their paradigm, perfecting the art of remote recording, launching a YouTube channel, and publishing their singular arrangements. Crossing borders with incessant passion, ATLYS is always searching for new spaces, and distinctive methods, to captivate and inspire an ever-growing audience, live and virtual. Using the string quartet as their blank canvas, the energetic and masterful musicians veer outside of the classical music box and the established acoustic soundscape to develop imaginative, unique covers of beloved pop and rock hits, striking original compositions, and a dose of classics. ATLYS maintains the precision and attention to detail for which they were trained and turns familiar tunes and melodies into something new and daring and different.
“They’re taking the highly developed and tradition-steeped structure of the string quartet, and bringing it to the modern world,” noted Nazareth’s Arts Center Managing Director Kevin Schoonover. “They incorporate 21st century technology to continue evolving this art form and bring it to wider audiences.” Since their founding in 2016, ATLYS has had their music featured on several collaborative albums and music videos, in motion pictures, participated in the Human Rights Foundation’s Oslo Freedom Forum, and were selected to represent New York’s Lincoln Center in performances around the world, including a private performance for Oprah Winfrey. Reserved seated tickets to “An Evening with ATLYS” are $20 to $40 and are available online at naz.edu/artscenter/tickets or through the box office at boxoffice@naz.edu. Nazareth students are admitted free of charge. The performance is presented in cooperation with Nazareth University’s School of Music where the group will be in residence before the evening concert. A free, open-to-the-public master class for School of Music students will be offered at 11 a.m. in the Wilmot Recital Hall. Nazareth University’s College of Visual, Performing Arts & Design’s Changemakers Series spotlights artists and performers that have made significant and lasting contributions to their fields, redefining or reimagining their particular art form. This performance is the final offering in the 2023/2024 series. More information about the Nazareth University Arts Center and its programs can be found at artscenter.naz.edu. Provided information and photo
ATLYS: Sabrina Tabby (violin), Genevieve Tabby (cello), Jinty McTavish (violin) and Rita Andrade (viola).
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EAST EDITION Chili Area Arrow Mart – 4179 Buffalo Rd. Arrow Mart – 3774 Chili Ave. College Green Apartments – 45 College Greene Dr. Food Towne – 4390 Buffalo Rd. Kwik Fill – 4385 Buffalo Rd. Meadowbrook Apartments – 1 Meadow Farm S. Roberts Wesleyan University – 2301 Westside Dr. Union Meadows Apartments – Union Square Blvd. Churchville-Riga Area ANG Market – 7127 Buffalo Rd. Babe’s Salon – 7 Fitch St. Churchville Greene – Greenway Blvd. Crosby’s – 2 East Buffalo St. Ehr-Dale Heights – 1 William James Dr. Town & Country Trailer Park – 5839 Chili Ave. Hilton-Parma Area 7 Eleven – 15 Lake Ave. Ace Swim & Leisure – 610 North Greece Rd. Arlington Restaurant – 4 Main St. Crosby’s – 1228 Hilton-Parma Corners Rd. CVS – 84 South Ave. Hilton East – 231 East Ave. Hilton Pharmacy – 32 Main St. North Greece Deli – 502 Long Pond Rd. Pleasure Lanes – 144 South Ave. Tops Market – 98 South Ave. Spencerport-Ogden Area 7 Eleven – 161 South Union St. Abe’s Restaurant – 5232 Ridge Rd. W. Big M Market – 1520 Spencerport Rd. Brewski’s – 5019 Ridge Rd. W. Byrne Dairy – 2295 Spencerport Rd. DJ’s Pizza – 2139 North Union St. Joe’s Mart Gas Station – 5028 Ridge Rd. W. NAPA – 380 South Union St. Ogden Gardens, 20 Kingsford Lane Ogden Senior Center – 200 South Union St. Ogden Town Hall – 269 Ogden Center Rd. Slayton Place – 26 Slayton Ave. Spencerport Family Apothecary – 42 Nichols St. Sullivan’s Charbroil – 4712 Ridge Rd. W. Tops Market – 27 Slayton Ave. Trowbridge Apartments – 67 Lyell Ave. Valero Gas Station – 2371 Spencerport Rd. Walgreens – 2841 Nichols St. Yellow Goose Gas Station – 3512 Brockport-Spencerport Rd.
WEST EDITION Bergen Area 7 Eleven – 8400 Buffalo Rd. Bergen Meadows – 6619 N. Lake Rd. C Store – 8073 Clinton St. Rd. (Route 33) Hidden Meadows – Hidden Meadows Dr. Ralph & Rosie’s Deli – 19 N. Lake Rd. Rose Garden Bowl – 21 Buffalo Rd. Brockport-Clarkson Area Crosby’s – 8389 West Ridge Rd. Seymour Library – 161 East Ave. Wellington Woods – 702 Wellington Woods Dr. S. Brockport-Sweden Area Byrne Dairy – 5550 Brockport-Spencerport Rd. Brockport Diner – 11 Erie St. Crosby’s – 4614 Lake Rd. Kwik Fill – 82 Main St. Lift Bridge Book Shop – 45 Main St. Mobil On the Run Gas Station – 4118 Lake Rd. Royal Gardens Apartments – 100 Royal Gardens Way The Landing – 90 West Ave. Hamlin Area Bradford Manor Apartments – 161 Victor Lane Brightly’s Farm Market – 525 Drake Rd. Crosby’s – 1449 Lake Rd. Hamlin Library – 1680 Lake Rd. Hamlin Terrace Apartments – 150 Hamlin Terrace Hamlin Town Hall – 1658 Lake Rd. Krony’s Pizza – 500 Hamlin Clarkson TL Rd. Nina’s Golden Scissors – 1765 Lake Rd. Pettinari’s – 918 Roosevelt Hwy. Tops Market – 1800 Lake Rd. Holley-Clarendon Area Akley Apartments – 17179 4th Section Rd. Crosby’s – 4541 Holley-Byron Rd. Holley-Murray Area Crosby’s – 35 State St. Hickory Ridge Campground – 15853 Lynch Rd. Holley Grove Apartments – 121 W. Albion St. Holley Pharmacy – 3 Geddes St. Crosby’s – 16672 State Route 31 Juxtapose Depot – 3570 Fancher Rd. Murray Superette – 16573 Ridge Rd. Woodside Court Apartments – 121 W. Albion St. Kendall-Kent Area Crosby’s – 16825 Roosevelt Hwy. Schwenk’s Winery – 1456 Bills Rd.
Legal NoticeS Notice of Formation of a Limited Liability Company Notice of Formation of Roc Home Remodeling LLC. Articles of Organization filed with Secretary of State of NY (SSNY) on 2023-10-06. Office location: Genesee County. SSNY designated as agent of Limited Liability Company (LLC) upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY should mail process to United States Corporation Agents, Inc.: 7014 13th Avenue Suite 202 Brooklyn NY 11228. Purpose: Any lawful purpose.
Legal Notice Hamlin Morton Walker Fire District Notice of Permissive Referendum NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN That the Hamlin Morton Walker Board of Fire Commissioner’s of the Hamlin Morton Walker Fire District in the Town of Hamlin, Monroe County, New York at a meeting held on the 15th of January 2024 duly adopted the following Resolution, subject to a Permissive Referendum. A resolution authorizing the Board of Fire Commissioner’s of the Hamlin Morton Walker Fire District, Town of Hamlin, Monroe County, New York to withdraw funds up to $75,000.00 from the Apparatus Reserve Fund for the purpose of purchasing a 2024 Ford F250 4X4 Crew Cab Pickup. This resolution is subject to a Permissive Referendum pursuant to Section 6G, General Municipal Law. By order of the Commissioner’s of the Hamlin Morton Walker Fire District. William H. Rickman Hamlin Morton Walker Fire District Fire District Administrator/Secretary Dated: January 15, 2024
Legal Notice 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: February 1, 2024 at 7:00 pm to consider the following applications: PUBLIC HEARING: Appeal of Jeffrey Curcio of 37 Whittier Road, Rochester, NY 14624 for (2) area variances to construct a 25’ x 46’ (1,150 sq ft) accessory structure approximately 22’ high whereas the maximum land coverage for accessory structures is 1% which is 200 sq ft for this property pursuant to Chapter 300-28 F(3)(b) in an R-1 Residential District. Additionally, applicant wishes to install this accessory structure within five feet from the side property 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 Tax Acct # 132.02-2-17 District. Appeal of Jeremiah Schmidt of 2979 Union Street, Rochester, NY 14559 for two (2) area variances, on property located at same, to house chickens on a .92 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 a proposed 144 sq ft “coop” 5 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 300-28 B (5) (a) in an R-1 Residential District. Tax Acct # 131.02-1-8.112 Appeal of Jeffrey M. DiNapoli of 33 Hiawatha Trail, Spencerport, NY 14559 for two (2) area variances on property at 35 Hiawatha Trail, Spencerport, NY 14559; to construct a 24’ x 32’ (768 sq ft) pole barn, whereas any accessory structures shall be located on the same lot with the primary structure; and additionally the maximum land coverage for accessory structures is 1% which is 108 sq ft for this property pursuant to Chapter 30028 C (1) Chapter 300-28 F (30 (b) respectively in an R-1 Residential District. Tax Acct # 087.04-3-70.22 Appeal of Jared Hirt of 51 Tellidora Trail, Spencerport, NY 14559 requesting (1) area variance for an 1,800 sq ft attached garage whereas, single family residences are allowed garage space for not more than three (3) motor vehicles (maximum square footage of garage space per lot not to exceed 960 square feet), pursuant to Chapter 300-28 C (2) in a R-1 Residential District. Tax Acct # 131.01-2-10 Respectfully Submitted, Sue Duggan, Zoning Board of Appeals Secretary
Lifespan seeks nominations for Second Half Hero awards Do you know someone 65 or older who follows their passion, who takes on the opportunities of our longer lives, who defies outdated, ageist myths? Lifespan is seeking nominations for the Second Half Hero awards to be given at its March 28 Celebration of Aging luncheon at the Convention Center. Lifespan will honor
five people nominated by family and friends. Nominating is easy and can be done online at lifespanrochester. org. Nominations are due no later than Wednesday, February 21. Each honoree will be Lifespan’s guest at the event that has a usual attendance of 1,400 to 1,600 people. Honorees must be able to attend. Provided information
Seymour Library holding open house Seymour Library serves the Brockport, Sweden and Clarkson area and offers an exciting range of programs and services, but many residents may not be aware of all of them. Join library staff and volunteers for an open house, sponsored by the Foundation of the Seymour Library, on Tuesday, January 30, from 4 to 7 p.m. at the library, 161 East Avenue, Brockport. While the main focus of the Seymour Library continues to be the print collection of books and periodicals, an increasing volume of electronic materials are readily accessed via the internet and library online services. In recent months, the library created a variety of programs for patrons of all ages, enjoyed a fresh coat of paint throughout, planted a small “orchard” of fruit trees, and initiated
a monthly exhibit by local artists of various media. Literacy programs for toddlers through adults and learning activities designed to trigger interest and build competency in science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics (STEAM) fields are geared to different age groups. Other services include computer access, printing services, genealogy research through the Ancestry database, 3D doodlers, and programs on safe driving to gardening and much more. Find out more about what the Seymour Library has to offer at the open house on January 30. Light refreshments will be available, and Seymour the Dragon will stop by. For more information, call the library at 637-1050. Provided information
Sweden pursues water expansion The Town of Sweden mailed a water survey last week to all property owners without access to public water in the town. The purpose of the survey is to gather information to be used in a Rural Development water district expansion grant application. It has been two years since Sweden completed the installation of the Lake/Redman Road water line. It was the Town’s intent to immediately pursue another project. However, Rural Development disallowed income surveys and, without that tool, Sweden did not qualify for another grant and low-interest loan package. Sweden has now been determined to qualify for poverty-level funding without a water district income survey. The Town Board is working with the Town Engineer and Rural Development to identify a new project. The cost of water line expansion in Sweden is much higher than in neighboring towns because of the bedrock that gives rise to the Niagara Escarpment. Rural Development will not fund a project to water all of the town of Sweden, as it has in neighboring towns. Those projects in other towns gener-
ally total $10 million or less. To water all of the town Sweden will cost more than $40 million. Sweden will have to continue to break water expansion into fundable-size projects. Forming a water district requires the support of the majority of property owners in the district. Most property owners have participated in other water surveys; those surveys will not help Sweden at this point. The new survey is crucial to choosing the next project for application to Rural Development. Other factors include well sampling results and engineering considerations. Property owners are urged to complete the survey and return to the Sweden Town Hall by February 16. Property address and contact information is vital. Property owners who did not receive a survey or who have questions should contact the Finance Office at 637-7588 or email leisas@ townofsweden.org and another survey will be mailed or emailed. Surveys can be mailed back, emailed to the above email or dropped at the Town Hall, 18 State Street, Brockport. Provided information
Genesee Transportation Council seeks public comment The Genesee Transportation Council (GTC) is accepting public comment on its next operating plan and annual budget known as Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP). A list of recommended transportation planning projects that GTC, its member agencies, and other municipalities in the nine county Genesee-Finger Lakes Region will advance during the next fiscal year accompanies the document. The proposed plan and list of projects are available for public review and comment through February 14. Activities include specific projects and ongoing tasks that reflect the vision of the Long Range Transportation Plan 2045 (LRTP). The types of work being recommended include active transportation plans, traffic management, freight corridor analysis, access management and other concepts to improve safety across all travel modes. Data-supported technical tasks such as land use monitoring, crash data analysis and population projections are incorporated to inform future decisions. The full list of candidate projects including descriptions, lead agency/sponsor, geographic location, and costs is available for public review.
People can visit http://www.publicinput.com/GTCUPWP, to review the draft, get more information and provide public comments in multiple ways. Individuals may submit comments, send email, text, leave a recorded voice message in any language, or send a letter to Genesee Transportation Council, 50 West Main Street, Suite 5131, Rochester, NY 14614. People can submit comments via email to GTCUPWP24@publicinput. com, call 855-925-2801 code 6803 to leave a voice message, or text “UPWP24” to 73224 to launch a brief survey by text message. GTC will provide accommodations for anybody who wishes to participate despite physical, developmental, or intellectual disabilities or proficiency in English. Contact GTC at 585-2326240 ext. 217 or send an email to contactgtc@gtcmpo.org to access this information and participate in this process. The deadline to submit comments is Wednesday, February 14, 2024. After GTC committees review and consider public comments, the GTC Board will consider the final UPWP at its February 29, 2024, meeting. Provided information
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Hilton CSD Community Education registration now open Registration is now open for Hilton School District’s Community Education Winter-Spring 2024 catalog. Classes are offered January through June. The brochure has been mailed to district residents and is available at Hilton.k12.ny.us/CommEd. The district is excited to announce the highly anticipated return of Driver’s Education, designed to equip students with essential skills for safe and responsible driving. Hilton has secured a district-owned driver’s education vehicle, ensuring a comprehensive and convenient learning experience for aspiring drivers. The catalog is also brimming with a diverse selection of offerings tailored to hobbyists, athletes, and individuals eager to explore new horizons. Programs include: Aquafit, yoga, taekwondo, Pilates, five-hour pre-licensing, digital photography, travel, wellness, writing, musical instrument lessons, and arts and crafts. The online registration system at https://Hilton.k12.ny.us/CEonline allows users to register quickly by accepting credit card payments. To reg-
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Come to Life BiBLe ChurCh
Our Services are on Saturday evenings at 6:30pm at Cornerstone Bible Chapel, 3231 Buffalo Road, Rochester, NY 14624. Website: https://cometolifebible.church/ Phone Number: (Call or Text) 315-690-8708 Come to Life Bible Church is to be... A place where you are invited to... Come as you are, and see the Bible come to life. Get to know Jesus, and experience the Holy Spirit
eLmGroVe uNiteD methoDiSt ChurCh
We are located at 1500 Spencerport Road, Rochester 14606 in Gates. Phone: 585-247-4973. Building is handicapped accessible. Time of Worship: 10AM - led by Rev. Jeff Aiosa. Website: ElmgroveUMC.org. You can join us remotely by clicking on the link to the Pastor’s page (you do not need a Facebook account to view posts). Email: ElmgroveUMC@yahoo. com. Community Outreach and Ministry Opportunities include: Little Free Library, SWEM, Aurora House, RAIHN, Prayer ministries, etc. We have a long history in the Gates community and we are looking forward to a bright future that includes you! Please come and join us on Sunday!
firSt PreSBYteriAN ChurCh BroCkPort NY
A congregation that Loves God, loves others and serves the world! Join us on Sunday mornings at 10:00 a.m. Coffee and fellowship following worship. 35 State Street, Brockport, NY 14420, (585) 637-3780. Email: fpcbrockportoffice@gmail.com. Website: www.fpcbrockport.org. Handicap accessible. Hearing loop available. Everyone is welcome to join our church family!
firSt PreSBYteriAN ChurCh of ChiLi
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; prayer group each Tuesday at 2 pm; Labyrinth Trail located at 3551 Chili Avenue; and various small group studies through the year. In need of prayer or counsel, call or email the church office: 585-889-9896 or fpc3600@gmail.com. Handicapped accessible. Website: chili-presbyterian. org.
hiLtoN BAPtiSt ChurCh
50 Lake Avenue, Hilton, (585) 392-7990, Email hbchurch50@gmail.com, Pastor Dan Brown. Join us on Sunday mornings at 10:00 am. We offer In-person services and Live-Streaming on YouTube under “Hilton Baptist Church Live.” Visit our Website at hiltonbaptist.org for more information. We are a Congregation of the American Baptist Churches. Our Building is Handicap Accessible and we offer Hearing Assistance during the Worship service. Everyone is Welcome to join our Church family!
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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.
LifeQueSt CommuNitY ChurCh
1021 Hilton Parma Corners Rd, Hilton Website: www.lifequest.cc, email: info@lifequest.cc. Lead Pastor: Rev. Rob Dickerson. Sunday Worship 11am. Midweek Programs: Wednesdays at 7pm – Midweek Adult Bible Study, Royal Rangers - a scouting program for boys; Wednesdays at 6:30pm HYM Hilton Youth Ministries at the Gate Youth Center, 62 East Avenue, Hilton. Journey together as we discover God’s Love and Purpose for our lives. Faith - Family - Friends - Fun - Freedom
mortoN BAPtiSt ChurCh
1152 County Line Road, Hamlin, NY 14464. Church phone 585-659-8459, email mortonbaptistchurch@yahoo.com. Pastor: Steven M Worrall, email pastorsteve712@gmail.com, cell 585-354-9779. Sunday Worship 10:30am (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.
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.
PArmA ChriStiAN feLLoWShiP ChurCh
39 Hovey Street, Hilton, (585) 615-6383, www.PCFMinistries.com, Facebook: Parma Christian Fellowship Church. Rev. Dr. Myke Merrill. Worship Services: Saturday 5:00PM, Sunday 10AM. Family Midweek: Wednesday 6:30PM – Kids Club, TurningPoint Teens, Adult Bible Discussion Group. Nursery School: Parma Kids Preschool and Child Care Center, 39 Hovey Street, Hilton. School Phone: (585) 392-5792.
the Potter’S houSe ChriStiAN feLLoWShiP ChurCh
4756 Lake Road South, Suite 7, Brockport, NY 14420 Website: Brockportphchurch.com Phone: 585-943-1719 Services: Sunday at 10:30 am and 6 pm; Thursday at 7 pm.
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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. Phone: 585-352-1241 We have a new interim pastor! Pastor Domenic Danesi, of Rescue and Revive Ministries. We invite you to visit us Sunday mornings as we worship through music, studying the Bible, and fellowship with coffee and cookies. Our main worship service at 10:45am is family integrated - All are welcome to join. Adult Bible Studies starts at 9:30am. Wednesday: Bible Study over Zoom - 7pm. Visit our website or check out our Facebook page for more information. spencerportbiblechurch.org
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St. JohN LutherAN ChurCh
Pastor Chris Bode. 1107 Lake Road West Fork, Hamlin, NY 14464, 585-964-2550. 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. JohN the eVANGeLiSt 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. Confession Mondays & Wednesdays 5:30-6:00pm and Saturdays 3:454:30pm. Eucharistic Adoration Thursdays 1:00pm-6:00pm (Benediction at 5:50pm) & Sunday 1:30-4:30pm (Evening Prayer at 4:00pm, Benediction at 4:15pm). Many great opportunities to learn about the Holy Bible, and groups for families and children of all ages. We are located at 55 Martha Street, Spencerport, NY 14559. Visit our website at www. StJohnsChurchSpencerport.org. Email: sstjohnc@dor.org. Our Parochial Administrator 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.
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St. mArk’S ChurCh
13 South Main Street, Holley 16789 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.
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. Email: info@spencerportucc.org. Website: www.spencerportucc.org. Facebook: Spencerport UCC.
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St. ChriStoPher’S ChurCh
triNitY LutherAN ChurCh & Pre-SChooL
158 East Avenue, Hilton, NY 14468, 585-392-4000, www.stpaulhilton.org. Senior Pastor: Rev. Mark Ball – pastorball@stpaulhilton.org, office 585392-4000. Worship Services: Saturday at 5pm; Sunday at 8:30am and 11am. Bible Studies: Kingdom Kids – Sunday at 9:45am; Adult Classes – Sunday at 9:45am; Ladies and Mens Bible Study – Thursdays at 10:30am. School: Meeting your child’s learning needs from age 2 through 8th grade. Call for a tour!
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.
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.’
St. GeorGe’S ePiSCoPAL ChurCh
14 North Main Street, Churchville. A warm welcome awaits you at Union Church.Join us on Sunday mornings at 10 am, watch us live stream on Facebook, or find us on soundcloud.com/ucc-churchville. No matter where you are on your journey, you are welcome here. We are an open and affirming church and invite all. Food distribution for local families in need on the fourth Wednesday of each month from 4-5 pm. Look for our special events advertised throughout the year, or on our signboard at the front of the church. Call 293-1665 or stop by to talk with Pastor Bradley Klug any Wednesday from noon to 2 pm; e-mail us at unionucc@frontier.com or check our website at Churchvilleucc.com. Also like us on Facebook, and follow us on Twitter and Instagram. We would love to hear from you and/or have you worship together with us.
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).
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