Westside News EAST Edition – September 22, 2024

Brockport firefighters host 23rd annual September 11 vigil

story and photos by

Christopher Martin, Brockport Fire District PIO

Shortly after the sun rose over the 9/11 Memorial, Brockport Firefighters gathered with local police, emergency medical personnel, Cadets from the SUNY Brockport Army ROTC, and members of the greater Brockport community at the Firefighters Memorial Monument on Main Street in Brockport. They all came together to commemorate the 23rd anniversary of the attacks on America in September of 2001.

The day began with an opening ceremony led by Past Chief Timothy Rombaut. Reflections and a prayer

Chaplain Michael Barbato offered a prayer during the opening ceremony.

Firefighter Alan Way rang the memorial bell to commemorate the first tower strike and at the close of the ceremony, the honor guard took their place on the memorial where they would remain until the Ring of

A combination of three or four first responders and civilians shared the

responsibility of standing guard. They were rotated on and off the pedestal in five or ten-minute shifts over the nine hours of the vigil, saluting each other as they were relieved. Cards with clips bore the name, photo, and assignment of the 343 firefighters lost at FDNY. When the honor guard took their place, they clipped one of them to their uniform while they stood guard honoring the fallen. Once relieved, they read the name, and station assignment of their firefighter while ringing the memorial bell for them. Students from the Cornerstone Christian Academy took their turn honoring the fallen and learning more about 9/11. The Ring of Gold began at 6 p.m. Command personnel from the participating agencies marched silently to their post and offered a final group salute for those lost that day and, in the days, weeks, and years to follow. Three hundred and forty-three were lost on 9/11 and over 360 have

with a procession of first responders being led by a piper from Gates Police Pipes and Drums. An opening prayer with reflection was offered by

Veteran Laura Heltz, Director of the Veterans Outreach Center in Rochester, was on hand to introduce the keynote speaker for the event. Dan Caster served in the United States Air Force before joining the intelligence community. He shared his experiences following the attacks of 9/11 chasing down the people that brought this evil upon our homeland, as he described it. Assemblyman Stephen Hawley also shared his thoughts of the day. The ceremony ended with the flag being raised back to full staff by US ARMY Major Trent Bailey while BHS Trumpeter Daniel Dailey played Taps. More photos at westsidenewsny.com

Former Hilton resident Bill Golden shares his 9/11 story

by Nancy Leport, PHHS Secretary

Blue skies. Bill Golden described that as his first impression of Tuesday morning, September 11, 2001. His second impression was how quickly the day’s beauty changed to horror and disbelief.

Bill, a former Hilton resident and member of the Class of 1985, worked in Tower 7 of the World Trade Center. He spoke before an audience of approximately 130 people in the Quest Auditorium to kick off the 2024-25 season of Parma Hilton Historical Society (PHHS) Second Monday programs in cooperation with the Hilton

of that fateful day. As he showed attendees in his slide presentation, Tower 7 was directly behind Tower 1, the first Tower hit. With his back to his windows, he was finishing an email when the loudest rumble of thunder he had ever heard hit his ears. But, he said, as he turned around, the sky was still blue. He got up and looked down onto the Trade Center Plaza but saw no cars or things that might have caused the noise. Then, he looked up and saw a hole in Tower 1. His mind began to sort through what he saw, and he concluded a generator had blown up.

As people began milling in the hallway outside his office, he joined them, and that was when one of his coworkers ran down the hall. Soon, they began to follow, and they congregated at the elevator. Bill was on the 38th floor of Tower 7, which, in comparison to Tower 1, was about half its height. It occurred to Bill that taking the elevator might not be a good idea, although he can’t say why he felt that way.

When they reached the lobby, they weren’t allowed to leave the front entrance because debris and “other things” (which he later realized were bodies) were falling. As the concierge sent them through a garage to the back alley, he found himself outside when the second plane hit Tower 2.

He didn’t want to turn around and look, but he saw the landing gear flying in the air.

Thus began a long run/walk north to Upper Manhattan, where his busi-

ness had another office. At this point, they still didn’t know what had happened. Along the way, they began to pick up bits and pieces. They looked to see if Tower 1 had actually collapsed and saw the moment that Tower 2 started to pancake. Thinking 25,000 people worked in each of those two towers, he felt like he had just watched 50,000 people die.

No phones were working, so he could not let his family know he was safe. He humorously added that he wondered if he was still in New York City because all the shopkeepers along the way were so kind and helpful in providing water and even food. However, he is forever grateful for their kindness and compassion at such a difficult and unsettling time.

He watched a FedEx truck speed by going the wrong way on the street and saw firefighters in the back getting into their gear to fight the fires that were burning at the Trade Center. Contrasting his moving away from the disaster and their moving

toward it, he said first responders are a different breed of folk from him and his respect for them has only grown since that day.

Getting home to New Jersey was a challenge, but he was sent to Chelsea Piers, where he took a river cruise boat out of Manhattan. By 5:30 p.m., he was able to get a bus to his car and finally got home to his wife and two boys. It was then that he heard Tower 7 had fallen as well. At that moment, the full extent of that day overwhelmed him.

Bill graciously answered questions, which gave attendees more insight into that day. By sharing his experiences of 9/11, the story will stay alive in the hearts and minds of those who heard it so they never forget the bravery and sacrifice of so many that day.

For more information on the PHHS, go to www. parmahiltonhistoricalsociety.com.

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Holley second graders thank first responders for their service

Army ROTC Cadets prepare to fold the flag.

First responders stand guard at the 9/11 Memorial during the 23rd annual vigil. Photo from @SenatorOrtt on X.

Dan Caster was the keynote speaker of the closing ceremony.

In remembrance of 9/11, Holley second graders made heart crafts to be delivered to local fire and police departments to thank them for their service and honor those who lost their lives. Photo from @HolleyCSD on X.

The closing ceremony started

Reverend Elizabeth Brooks Harden.

Daniel Dailey playing Taps.

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Ogden Town Board introduces law to combat the illegal sale of vape and tobacco products

On Wednesday, September 11, the Ogden Town Board introduced Local Law #5 of 2024, to address the illegal sale of vape and tobacco products at smoke shops and to hold businesses accountable for such violations. If adopted, this law will require all businesses selling tobacco products to obtain a Use Permit. Non-compliant businesses will first receive warnings, and repeated violations could result in the revocation of their right to operate within the town. The law aims to enforce existing regulations and prioritize community safety, particularly for youth.

“We have been collaborating with the Spencerport Central School District to address issues related to student access to vaping products and other paraphernalia. The severity of the problem became evident last year when a group of seniors reported that nearly 40% of their peers were vaping,” said Ogden Town Supervisor Mike Zale. “Conversations with concerned parents revealed that these students were not only accessing harmful substances but were also struggling with addiction and behavioral issues in school.”

While the school district focuses on educational efforts, the town has targeted one of the root causes: illegal sales. An undercover investigation by the Ogden Police Department, in conjunction with other law enforcement agencies, uncovered that some local businesses were not only selling tobacco and vape products to minors but were also distributing marijuana, laced candy, chocolate bars containing mushrooms, and various other substances.

“Following these findings, our police department issued citations to the clerks involved in illegal sales. However, these citations only result in minor infractions and do not hold the businesses accountable,” Zale said. “Our proposed local law, alongside similar initiatives in neighboring communities, represents a significant step toward protecting our children and restricting their access to dangerous substances. It will empower law enforcement and the courts to hold violators accountable and

send a strong message across the Rochester region that we will not compromise our kids’ health and safety.”

“Together, we stand firm in our commitment to protect our children from the dangers of vaping, tobacco and substance abuse,” said Spencerport Central School District Superintendent Ty Zinkiewich. “By prioritizing education and enforcement, we are doing everything we can to acknowledge the issue and deter its usage. The proactive efforts of the town of Ogden and Ogden Police Department to establish strict laws against the sale of vapes/tobacco/cannabis to minors will, without a doubt, help to address this public health issue and safeguard the future of our students.”

“The Ogden Police Department remains committed to safeguarding our community’s children, and we are proud to work with various stakeholders to achieve this goal. Through educational programs like DARE and the strict enforcement of existing laws, we continue to do everything in our power to keep drugs, alcohol, tobacco, and ecigarette products out of the hands of our youth,” said Ogden Police Chief Travis Gray. “However, recent changes in cannabis legislation and bail reform have made it harder to address these issues effectively. By implementing this proposed legislation, we can reduce minors’ access to vaping products and reinforce our community’s commitment to keeping kids safe.”

“The Village of Spencerport fully supports the Town of Ogden’s efforts to mandate Use Permits for all businesses who sell tobacco and vape products to stop the illegal sale of those products and marijuana infused products to children,” said Village of Spencerport Mayor Gary Penders.

Saints soccer players raise money for cancer research

The Churchville-Chili boys soccer program held a Blue September Car Wash at the North Chili Walgreens on Saturday, September 14. Through their efforts, they raised over $2,400

The Town Board will hold a public hearing to discuss Local Law #5 on Wednesday, September 25, at 7 p.m. at the Ogden Community Center, 269 Ogden Center Road, Spencerport. A complete copy of the proposed local law is available for review at the Town Clerk’s Office during normal business hours. Provided information

How to make a home more cozy

The meaning of the term “cozy” varies as it pertains to home decor. For some, cozy may mean intimate spaces with lots of quilts and throws. For others, cozy could indicate bright and airy spaces enhanced by plenty of fresh foliage.

Regardless of how they define cozy, homeowners typically want their homes to be inviting and comfortable. With that in mind, the following are some ways to impart a cozy vibe to any living space.

•Make use of a fireplace. Flames lapping wood (or faux wood in the event of

gas-powered fireplaces) can put anyone in a tranquil state of mind. Fireplaces add instant ambiance and make great places for people to congregate and engage in conversation. During warmer months when the fire isn’t blazing, decorative candles can be lit to mimic the same feel.

•Add texture in the design. Texture can be anything from a raised pattern on wallpaper to a knotty area rug to a mosaic piece of artwork. A home with texture tends to create cozier impressions than one with all sleek and smooth surfaces.

•Enjoy a soft rug. Although many design experts say hardwood floors or laminate options are easier for allergies and keeping a home clean, a soft rug underfoot can be welcoming. Rather than wall-to-wall carpeting, place area rugs in spots that can use some cozying up, such as beneath beds and even under the dining table.

•Light candles. The warm, flickering light of candles adds cozy vibes in spades. According to The Spruce and Paula Boston, a visual merchandiser for Festive Lights, candles can be used throughout a home to create instant atmosphere. Exercise caution with candles and fully extinguish them before retiring for the evening.

•Update bedding for the season. Crisp and light cotton and linen are cozy materials when the weather is warm. But when the temperature starts to dip, flannel or jersey bedding makes a bed that much more inviting, says Real Simple.

•Invest in lots of pillows. Pillows can instantly make a spot more cozy, whether it’s the living room sofa or an outdoor lounging

nook. Look for materials that are durable for the space in which they’re being used.

•Think about warm lighting. The transition from incandescent light bulbs to halogen and LED is beneficial from an environmental standpoint. However, LEDs illuminate with a more stark, blue light that can seem clinical in home spaces. Look for bulbs where the “temperature” can be customized. The more the color spectrum leans toward warm light, the more cozy a space will feel. This can be enhanced by putting some lights on dimmer switches, and toning down the brightness as needed.

•Install a bookshelf. Even for those who are strict devotees of e-readers, a shelf full of actual books interspersed with some well-placed knickknacks can make a room feel more cozy. Books add texture, the feel of hallowed halls and libraries, and visual appeal.

Making a home more cozy doesn’t have to be complicated. A few easy modifications can improve interior spaces.

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Blood Drives

•Upcoming blood donation opportunities: September 23, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Unity Hospital, 1555 Long Pond Road, Rochester; September 23, noon to 5 p.m., SUNY Brockport Seymour College Union, 350 New Campus Drive, Brockport; September 24, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., St. Leo’s Church, 110 Old Hojack Lane, Hilton; September 25, 1 to 6 p.m., Chili Community Center, 3237 Chili Avenue, Rochester; September 26, 1 to 6 p.m., Brockport Fireman’s Exempt Club, 248 West Avenue, Brockport; September 28, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Spencerport Fire District, 175 Lyell Avenue, Spencerport. To schedule an appointment, visit RedCrossBlood.org, call 1-800-RED CROSS, or use the Red Cross Blood Donor App. Those who come to give September 16 through 30 will get a $15 e-gift card to a merchant of choice. For details, visit RedCrossBlood.org/Fall.

Donations Needed

•The Spencerport Kiwanis Club’s fourth annual Winter Coat and Clothing Drive is October 5 through 12. All gently used and new coats, gloves, mittens, scarves, caps, snow pants, and snow boots are greatly appreciated. On Saturday, October 5, and Saturday, October 12, items may be dropped off at the parking lot of Spencerport Bowl between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. From Monday, October 7, through Friday, October 11, items may be delivered to the State Farm Office, 409 South Union Street, between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.

•The Friends of the Ogden Farmers’ Library are collecting donations for their upcoming Used Book Sale. Accepted donations include good condition hardcover and paperback books for children and adults, DVDs, CDs, games, and jigsaw puzzles. Unaccepted items are text books, encyclopedias, magazines, VHS and cassette tapes. Drop off donations at the library, 269 Ogden Center Road, Spencerport, from Monday, September 23, through Saturday, October 12.

Events & Entertainment

•A weekly foliage report with a detailed map charting fall color progress, vantage points for viewing spectacular foliage, suggested autumn getaways and weekly event listings are available by visiting the I LOVE NY website at www.iloveny.com/foliage. Reports are also available by dialing, toll-free, 800-CALL-NYS (800-225-5697).

•Homesteads for Hope Community Farm, 2185 Manitou Road, Spencerport, hosts Thursdays at the Farm from 5 to 8 p.m. Enjoy live music and grab a bite at the Pizza Grill or Farm Store and Café. There will also be vendors and pony rides. Jenny & the Journeyman performs September 26. For information, visit homesteadsforhope.org.

•Family Fun Day and the Community Resource Partnership will be held on Saturday, September 28, from noon to 3 p.m. at Jubilee Church, 3565 Lake Road, Clarkson. There will be food, raffles, a pie-eating contest, games, and prizes. A vast array of Monroe County services and other resources will also be on site with information. The event is free and open to all in the community. For information, call Jubilee Church at 637-8530 or visit jubileechristianchurch.org.

•Crocheters and knitters are invited to help create hats for the homeless (and other projects). The group meets every second and fourth Thursday from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. at Spencerport Assembly of God, 3940 Canal Road, Spencerport. All are welcome.

•Spencerport Fire District Open House is Sunday, October 6, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., at Station 3, 2588 South Union Street, Spencerport. Learn about fire safety in a family fun environment and walk through the training facility where firefighters keep their skills sharp.

•The Brockport Farmers Market is open Sundays, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., through October, on Main Street.

•The North Chili Farmers Market is open Saturdays, 8 a.m. to noon, from June 15 through October 26, at the United Methodist Church of North Chili, 2200 Westside Drive (at Buffalo Road).

Fundraisers

•Chicken Barbecue on Saturday, September 28, beginning at 4 p.m., at the Navy Club of Lake Ontario, 21 Clinton Street, Brockport.

•The American Legion Auxiliary #379 will serve a Lasagna Dinner on the second Wednesday of the month and a Chicken & Biscuit Dinner on the fourth Wednesday of the month to help support the Brockport Area Veterans Club, 222 West Avenue, Brockport. Both dinners are from 4 to 6 p.m. and are available for dine in or take out. Cost is $12 per person, $6 for veterans. For reservations, call 585-637-5012. (Dinners may vary.)

•Hilton Education Foundation is holding its third annual Corn Hole Tournament on Saturday, September 28, starting at 2 p.m. at the Hilton VFW Lodge, 550 Peck Road, Hilton. Open to players age 21 and older. Entry is $45 per team and includes game, food, and prizes. Visit https://www.hiltoneducationfoundation.org/cornhole.html for information and registration.

•Fall Chicken Barbecue on Saturday, October 5, at Bergen United Methodist Church, 27 South Lake Avenue (Rt. 19), Bergen. This is a drive-thru only event. Dinner pickup is from 4:30 p.m. until sold out. Dinners are $15 each. Menu includes 1/2 chicken, salt potatoes, beans, applesauce, and roll.

Reservations are requested to hold your dinner. Payment is due upon pickup with cash or check made out to Bergen UMC. For information or to reserve your dinner(s), call the church office at 585-494-1312.

•SUNY Brockport’s Friends of Drake Memorial Library is hosting Trivia Night on Tuesday, October 15, 6 to 9 p.m., at Pinewood Country Club, Ogden Parma Town Line Road, Spencerport. Space is limited. Register individually but come as a team of four. Pre-registration is $20. Admission at the door is $25. Dinner is available from 4 to 6 p.m. (not included in registration fee). To register, visit Engage.brockport.edu/events. For information, contact Mary Jo Orzech, morzech@brockport.edu.

•Vendors and crafters needed: Harvey C. Noone American Legion Auxiliary #954 will be hosting a craft and vendor fair on Saturday, October 12, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Outdoor spaces still available for $20 a spot. Supply your own table, chair and tent, if needed. The Sons will be supplying food and there will be an ice cream truck. Country Junktion will be sponsoring a scarecrow festival. For information, contact Tish Juergens at 293-1364 or email at levans14428@yahoo.com.

Government Meetings

•Chili: Library Board of Trustees – September 24, 6 p.m., at the New Community Center, 3237 Chili Avenue; Zoning Board of Appeals – September 24, 7 p.m., at the Town Hall Main Meeting Room.

•Churchville: Board of Trustees – September 23, 7 p.m., at 23 E. Buffalo Street.

•Clarkson: Town Board – September 24, 6 p.m., at Clarkson Town Hall.

•Hamlin: Conservation Board – September 23, 7 p.m.; Town Board – September 25, 7 p.m., at 1658 Lake Road.

•Kendall: Planning Board – September 24, 7 p.m., at 1873 Kendall Road.

•Riga: Conservation Board – September 23, 7 p.m.

•Sweden: Planning Board – September 23, 7 p.m.; Town Board – September 24, 6 p.m., at 18 State Street, Brockport.

Health/Help

•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.

•All 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 (September 25) between 4 and 5 p.m. Drive into the church parking lot and follow the signs. For information, call 585-293-1665.

Historical

•The Clarkson Historical Society will host Rick Preston, President of the Garland Cemetery Association, on Tuesday, October 1, at 7 p.m. in the Clarkson Academy, 8343 West Ridge Road, Clarkson. He will give a presentation about the History of the Garland Cemetery. The program is free and open to the public.

•The Genesee Community College History Club’s Historical Horizons Lecture Series is held the first Wednesday of the month at 7 p.m. in T102 on GCC’s Batavia Campus and will also be available to join via Zoom. All talks are free, open to the public, and will be followed by a Q&A session with the speakers. October 2 – “The Promise of Democracy: The Struggle for Voting Rights in America,” by GCC Political Science Professor Charles Scruggs.

Library Programs

•The Hamlin Public Library is open Mondays/ Wednesdays from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Tuesdays/Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Fridays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Digital Literacy of Rochester is at the library every Monday from noon to 3 p.m. providing technology assistance.

ABC Storytime with Mrs. Carlson is every Monday at 10:30 a.m. Join to read, talk, sing and play your way through the alphabet. Adult’s Book Club is Wednesday, September 25, at 2 p.m. Copies of This Tender Land by William Kent Krueger are available now for checkout. Lego Club for all ages is Thursday, October 3, from 6 to 7 p.m. Register for programs online through the library calendar at https://calendar.libraryweb.org/calendar/Hamlin. For information, call 964-2320 or visit the library’s Facebook page.

•Newman Riga Library, 1 South Main Street, Churchville, is open Mondays/Wednesdays/Fridays from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Tuesdays/Thursdays 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.; and Saturdays 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Upcoming events: Alzheimer’s and Dementia: Communication Strategies – September 24 at 6 p.m. Alzheimer’s Association volunteer and local resident Deb Grasso is returning with a new program. Registration required. For more information and registration, call 293-2009, go to newmanrigalibrary.org, or visit the library’s Facebook page.

•The Ogden Farmers’ Library, 269 Ogden Center Road, Spencerport, is open Monday 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Tuesday through Thursday 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., Friday and Saturday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (every third Friday opening at 10 a.m.). The library will be closed October 14. Adult events: Civil War Lecture

– September 23 at 6 p.m.; Fabric Pumpkin Craft – October 5 at 11 a.m.; Hispanic Heritage Movie & Discussion – October 5 at 1 p.m.; Book Group: Half Broke Horses – October 8 at 2 p.m.; Annual Book Sale – October 16 through 19 (early access for registered OFL Friends only on October 15); Urban Legends of Rochester – October 21 at 6:30 p.m.; Author Gravesites in Upstate NY – October 28 at 6 p.m. Call 617-6181 to register. Find Kids and Teen events at ogdenfarmerslibrary.org.

•Parma Public Library, 7 West Avenue, Hilton is holding the following events (no registration unless indicated): The Parma Library building will be closed to the public from Monday through Friday, October 4, for renovations. Curbside service and special hours will be offered during this time. Please contact the library for more information. Only Murders in the Library Book Club – Tuesday, September 24, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. This new book club meets monthly to discuss cozy mysteries, procedural mysteries, thrillers, and true crime non-fiction books. This month, the group is discussing The Trial of Lizzie Borden by Cara Robertson. Gazebo Storytime – Wednesday, September 25, 10:30 to 11 a.m., outside at the Hilton-Parma Rec Center Gazebo. All ages are welcome. In the event of rain, storytime will be canceled. For information, call 392-8350 or visit www.parmapubliclibrary.org.

•This is a sample of programs held at the Seymour Library, 161 East Avenue, Brockport, 637-1050. For complete information, visit seymourlibraryweb. org. Programs marked with an * require advance registration. Paper Painting Challenge – Monday, September 23, 4:30 to 5 p.m., for ages 3 to 10. Paint with paper, no scissors allowed. “As the Pages Turn” Book Club – Wednesday, September 25, 11 a.m. to noon and Thursday, September 26, 6 to 7 p.m. Movie Night – Wednesday, September 25, 5:30 to 8 p.m. Homeschool Hour: Amazing Apple Creations with Cornell Cooperative Extension* – Thursday, September 26, 1 to 2 p.m., for grades K-8. Try Apple Trivia, dive into different types of apples, and make creations using apples. Registration required for each participating child. In Stitches* – Friday, September 27, noon to 2 p.m., make a yarn-wrapped bottle. Truck Rodeo – Friday, September 27, 2 to 4 p.m., open to all ages. Check out trucks of all types and sizes. Making Greeting Cards* – Saturday, September 28, noon to 2 p.m. Spend an afternoon making a sunflower card.

Meetings

•Hilton Apple Fest Committee meets every fourth Monday of the month 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 on the fourth Thursday of the month (September 26) at 7 p.m. All meetings are held at the Hamlin Morton Walker Fire District Building, 1521 Lake Road, Hamlin.

Religion

•Praise and Worship Service on the last Friday of each month, 7 p.m., at Spencerport Assembly of God, 3940 Canal Road, Spencerport. Meet for praise, worship, prayer, and fellowship. •Jewish High Holiday Services: Rosh HaShanah – Wednesday, October 2, at 7 p.m. and Thursday, October 3, at 10 a.m.; Yom Kippur – Friday, October 11, at 7 p.m. and Saturday, October 12, at 10 a.m. Free and open to the public. For location, email BkptJewishComm@aol.com. Security will be present.

Reunions

•Brockport High School Class of 1974 celebrates its 50th class reunion on Saturday, October 12, 2024 starting at 4 p.m. at Salmon Creek Country Club, 355 Washington Street, Spencerport. $40 per person in advance (cash bar). Casual, informal. Pre-reunion gathering on Friday, October 11, at 6 p.m. at Bill Gray’s Tap Room, 4647 Lake Road South, Brockport. For information, email Lois (Ginder) Cariola at Loiscariola2@gmail.com. Payments (checks) can be sent to Kathy (Swalbach) Roberts, 64 Fayette Street, Brockport, NY 14420 or VENMO@Kathy-Roberts-4. Payment must be received no later than September 28, 2024.

School Boards

•Churchville-Chili Board of Education meets Tuesday, September 24, at 139 Fairbanks Road, Churchville. Work Session at 6 p.m. in Professional Development Room A #3802. Regular board meeting at 7 p.m. in Administrative Board Room #3808.

Volunteer Opportunities

•Join the Friends of Hamlin Beach State Park for the first ever PTNY Fish and Wildlife Day on Saturday, September 28, from 10 a.m. to noon. Volunteer to do trail work and enjoy a guided educational walk. Sign up at https://www.ptny.org/events/loveour-new-york-lands.

•Give A Lift Northwest, a program of Lifespan of Greater Rochester, is seeking volunteer drivers to provide transportation to people aged 60+ to medical appointments and the grocery store in the Brockport, Clarkson, Sweden, Hamlin and Hilton areas. Call 585-244-8400 ext. 211 for info. Flexible hours. Training and excess insurance provided.

Winter coat and clothing drive in Spencerport

The Spencerport Kiwanis Club’s fourth annual Winter Coat and Clothing Drive is coming up October 5 through 12. All gently used and new coats, gloves, mittens, scarves, caps, snow pants, and snow boots are greatly appreciated. As you sort for fall and winter, please save unwanted items to donate.

On Saturday, October 5, and Saturday, October 12, items may be dropped off at the parking lot of Spencerport Bowl between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m.

From Monday, October 7, through Friday, October 11, items may be delivered to the State Farm Office at 409 South Union Street, between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.

The community has responded generously to this drive over the years. The clothing cupboards to which the items are donated are grateful to receive winter wear for all ages and sexes and say it serves a big need in the community.

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Churchville-Chili’s Senior High School Drama Club presents The Crucible

The Churchville-Chili Senior High School Drama Club will present Arthur Miller’s The Crucible this October. Winner of the 1953 Tony Award for Best Play, Miller’s work is widely considered a masterpiece. The timeless classic challenges American ideas of power, intolerance, and justice.

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In the Puritan community of Salem, Massachusetts, a servant girl accuses a farmer’s wife of witchcraft. One accusation spirals into many, uncovering a web of bigotry and deceit that changes their lives forever. The Crucible is both a gripping drama and an evergreen parable of contemporary society.

SUNY Brockport’s Friends of Drake Memorial Library organization is hosting Trivia Night, Tuesday, October 15, from 6 to 9 p.m. at Pinewood Country Club, Ogden Parma Town Line Road, Spencerport. Space is limited, so early registration is recommended to reserve your place. Register as an individual but come as a team of four. Pre-registration admission is $20. Admission at the door is $25.

Come tease your brain and participate in a friendly competition with friends and family. There will be the opportunity to win prizes, including a basket

The Crucible will be presented in the ChurchvilleChili Performing Arts Center on Friday, October 11, at 7 p.m. and on Saturday, October 12, at 2 and 7 p.m. Tickets are available through www. cccsd.org/programs/fine-arts or https://cur8.com/ projects/2428.

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raffle with donations from local businesses, a Split Club Raffle (must be present to win), and prizes for the winning teams.

No need to prepare dinner, just come early (4 to 6 p.m.) and order from the menu. Dinner is not included in the registration fee. To register, visit Engage. brockport.edu/events. For more information, contact Mary Jo Orzech at morzech@brockport.edu.

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Clarkson Historical Society program

The Clarkson Historical Society will host Rick Preston, President of the Garland Cemetery Association, on Tuesday, October 1, at 7 p.m. in the Clarkson Academy, 8343 West Ridge Road, Clarkson. He will give a presentation about the History of the Garland Cemetery. The program is free and open to the public.

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NOTICE TO TOWN OF PARMA RESIDENTS

(Outside of the Village)

The Town of Parma Highway Department will conduct its Fall Brush Pick Up starting September 30th. Have all brush out to the road prior to September 30th. Brush pick-up will begin on the Southwest Quadrant at Burritt Road and will go counterclockwise throughout the Town. Our Highway Crew will only make one pass through the Town. No more than one (1) ten-wheeler dump truck limit per household or property owner (total pile 8’Wx16’Lx6’H). Limbs must not be larger than 6” in diameter. Piles stacked neatly with the large ends toward the road. Root stumps should be removed and placed in a separate pile. All piles should be free of leaves, dirt, rocks, lumber and metal. Thank you, Town of Parma Highway Department

Spencerport high school sweethearts celebrate 70th wedding anniversary

On September 4, 2024, Tom and Joyce Plucknette of Spencerport celebrated their seventieth wedding anniversary. The couple graduated from Spencerport in 1953 and went on to have five children, 14 grandchildren, and 25 great-grandchildren. Family and friends celebrated the monumental event on September 14 at the Ferris Goodridge American Legion Post.

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Spencerport Fire District Special Meeting

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The Spencerport Fire District Board of Commissioners will be conducting a special meeting on Monday, September 23, 2024 at 10:30 AM. To be located at Station #1; 175 Lyell Avenue, Spencerport, NY

Respectfully submitted by, Jackie Sullivan, Secretary Spencerport Fire District

Tom worked at Eastman Kodak for 33 years as a maintenance supervisor and, in retirement, ning Boards. In retirement, Joyce has served as a member of the Spencerport Alumni Association. Tom retired from Kodak in 1986, and since then, they have enjoyed celebrating life with friends and the large family they created. Provided information and photos

Official Town Newspaper and Posted and on the Town Hall bulletin board. The Public Hearing was held on September 11, 2024, where public comment was heard. A complete text of the copy of this law is on file in the office of the Town Clerk and may be inspected during normal business hours.

This Local Law(s) shall take effect immediately when it is filed in the Office of the Secretary of State in accordance with section 27 of the Municipal Home Rule Law.

Dated: September 16, 2024

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Town Board of the Town of Riga will hold a Workshop Meeting on Thursday, October 3rd at 5:30pm at the Town Hall, 6460 Buffalo Road, Churchville, New York regarding employee manual updates.

Dated: September 12, 2024

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Kimberly Pape, Town Clerk Town of Riga

Kimberly Pape Riga Town Clerk Legal Notice Town of Riga

NOTICE is hereby given by the Hamlin United Methodist Church, also known as the First Methodist Episcopal Society in Hamlin, also known as First Methodist Episcopal Society of Hamlin, N.Y. also known as The First Society of the Methodist Episcopal Church in the Town of Hamlin, and also known as Methodist Episcopal Church & Parsonage, (collectively, the “Church”) that the Church intends to dissolve, and the Church intends to petition the Supreme Court of Monroe County at 545 Hall of Justice, Rochester, New York 14614, on or about October 8th, 2024 or as soon thereafter as such petition may be heard, upon the petition of the majority of the Trustees of the Church, for an Order directing the dissolution of the Church pursuant to New York Religious Corporations Law Section 18. Any questions or comments regarding this petition may be sent to: Hamlin United Methodist Church, c/o Nat Lester, Esq., 5500 West Ridge Road, Spencerport, NY 14559. Any such communications must be received by October 8, 2024. Dated at Hamlin, New York, on the 23rd day of August, 2024.

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: October 3, 2024 at 7:00 pm to consider the following applications:

Appeal of Mary Cocuzzi of 11 Ronald Circle, Spencerport, NY 14559 for one (1) area variance, to construct a third 11’ x 17’ (187 sq ft) shed in addition to an existing 10’ x 12’ (120 sq ft) shed and an 8’ x 10’ hot tub enclosure for a total of 387 sq ft whereas the maximum land coverage for accessory structures is 1% which is 222 sq ft for this property pursuant to Chapter 300-28 F (3) (b) in an R-1 Residential District.

Tax acct # 102.04-1-23

Appeal of Schultz Associates on behalf of Chris Sidoti, for property at __ Ogden Parma TL Rd (between #’s 99 and 105), Spencerport, NY 14559 for a pre-existing non-conforming building lot with 100 feet of frontage whereas in an R-1 Residential District the minimum lot width is 150 sq ft pursuant to Chapter 300-28 F (1) (b).

Tax acct # 087.02-2-18.2

Appeal of Robert VanNiel, of 2685 Union Street, Spencerport, NY 14559 for two (2) area variances, on property located at same, where currently there is an existing 504 sq ft attached garage, and applicant wishes to construct a 22’ x 24’ (528 sq ft) single story addition to the existing garage for a total of 1,032 sq ft, 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. Additionally, this garage and the addition will be 10’ from the side lot line whereas the minimum side yard setbacks are fifteen (15) feet for principal buildings including attached garages, pursuant to Chapter 300-28 F (1) (e) in an R-1 Residential District.

Tax acct # 116.02-1-12

Appeal of Alex Bernier of 480 Whittier Road, Spencerport, NY 14559 for one (1) area variance, to construct a new single family home with an attached 1,550 sq ft garage, whereas, single family residences are

allowed garage space for not more than three (3) motor vehicles (maximum square

Respectfully Submitted,

Sue Duggan, Zoning Board

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to Section 276 of the Town Law that a Public Hearing will be held by the Riga Zoning Board on Thursday, October 3, 2024

business hours, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Dated: September 19, 2024

Trish Minni

Town of Riga Zoning Board Secretary

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Family and friends gathered to celebrate the couple’s 70th anniversary.

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As the Byron-Bergen Central School year began, students returned to see several major renovations to the buildings and grounds. The upgrades were highlighted in a web video presentation from Superintendent Pat McGee at the end of August (https://tinyurl. com/yujxa84n). What was not highlighted were the familiar faces behind the renovations and their continuing legacy for the Byron-Bergen Bees.

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Byron-Bergen alumni lead renovations at the district

See Byron-Bergen Superintendent Pat McGee ’s August video presentation at https://tinyurl.com/yujxa84n.

Several of the Capital Improvement Projects were carried out by Kircher Construction, owned and operated by Byron-Bergen Class of 2006 alum Jon Flannery. Along with his foreman, Class of 2020’s Alex Brumsted, Flannery’s team transformed the Sr. High School gymnasium into a state-of-the-art athletic facility. Very little of the previous gymnasium remains except for the center court floorboards, which were preserved and mounted proudly on the wall.

“This project was very important to us, so we spent a lot of time and attention on it,” said Flannery. The preexisting center court is meaningful to both Flannery and Brumsted who were varsity basketball players in high school.

“I have been volunteering with the program since I graduated, so to be able to save that piece of history for Coach Rox (Noeth) and everyone in the basketball community is pretty cool,” said Brumsted. Flannery and his wife are elementary basketball coaches for third through fifth-grade students. They hope that their own children will someday play in the renovated gym and see the center court their dad played on almost two decades ago.

“Our project manager Chris Haywood is also an alum, class of 2005, and his kids will get to use this gym,” said Flannery. “Throughout the course

graduates working on site. It’s cool to have this crew at their alma mater. They really care about it.”

While the Capital Project provided major upgrades to both schools, the bus garage, and the athletic fields, Byron-Bergen alumni were also taking part in routine maintenance projects throughout the district. In August, four recent alumni helped reseal and repaint the Elementary School staff parking lot and bus loop. Class of 2022 alumni Chiara Grippo and Lexi Vurraro, Class of 2023 alum Grayson Erion, and Class of 2024 graduate Travis Shallenberger took on summer jobs or internships with Grippo Asphalt Maintenance.

“We do this work at a bunch of schools, so it’s a little weird but special to work on the school that I used to attend,” said Shallenberger. “Whatever we do here is a benefit to the community because we’re maintaining the facilities for the younger generation. It’s like giving back to the community.”

In August, the Elementary School also received fresh concrete walkways to the main entrance poured by Pro Construction, family-owned and operated by Byron-Bergen alumni Curtis, Travis, and Hunter Taylor.

“We take pride in hiring local contractors when we can,” said Director of Facilities Roger Caldwell. “We see a lot of B-B alum come through and it’s great. They have a vested interest in the District and their dedication shows.”

“I think it gives people in the community peace of mind knowing that Byron-Bergen graduates are working on these projects,” said Brumsted. “They know us. They trust us with the school’s legacy.”

Outside of the gymnasium, the walls of the Jr./Sr. High School gleam with new subway tile. After a heroic summer push, the construction crew is bringing projects to completion.

“This community really is unique in a lot of ways,” said McGee. “It’s great to see the capital improvements go from plans to reality, but it really is amazing to see the folks who have walked these halls as students return to preserve it and improve it for the next generation.”

Alex Brumsted (left) and John Flannery (right) of Kircher Construction.

Pictured are (l-r) Travis Shallenberger, Grayson Erion, Chiara Grippo, and Lexi Vurraro of Grippo Asphalt Maintenance.

Pro Construction pours concrete in front of Byron-Bergen Elementary School.

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counties call on governor hochul to sign critical emS legislation

During the annual fall meeting of the New York State Association of Counties (NYSAC), county officials adopted a resolution calling for Governor Hochul to sign legislation sponsored by Senator Hinchey and Assemblymember Kelles that would allow EMS agencies and ambulance networks to be reimbursed for treating patients at the scene of the incident and/or transporting them to non-emergency room-based care facilities for treatment and triage. This legislation has been a top priority for counties and is critical to ensuring EMS providers are financially stable and can properly operate and serve our state’s residents and visitors.

Under current law, EMS agencies are only reimbursed when transporting a patient to a hospital emergency room. This arrangement is not only financially challenging for EMS agencies, but it also contributes to patients being transported to healthcare settings when a hospital emergency room may not be the most appropriate setting to administer treatment. Additionally, hospital emergency rooms across the state are already beyond capacity, with extraordinary wait times for admission to a hospital bed and is often the most expensive care setting possible for the patient.

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•Rook, David R. Sr., died September 11, 2024. Survived by his children, Davina (Joe) Trotter and David Jr. (Jessica) Rook; grandchildren, Melana and Jonathon Orbaker, Gavin and Ayla Rook; great-grandchildren, Emmaleigh and Carson; brother, Raymond; and many dear friends. His Graveside Service was held September 18 at Holy Ghost Cemetery, Gates. Arrangements entrusted to the Leo M. Bean and Sons Funeral Home, Chili.

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•Drews, Judith M. “Judy,” died September 10, 2024, at age 78. Predeceased by her parents Leslie and Virginia Drews, sister Bonnie Behage and nephew Barry Aradine. She is survived by her brother Leslie (Joyce) Drews; one niece, four nephews; and dear friend, Emily Radford. Judy retired from Eastman Kodak Company. She was active in the Gilliam-Grant Community Center in Bergen and loved visiting with friends.

Per Judy’s wishes, there will be no services. Contributions can be made to any animal rescue or charity of one’s choice in her memory. Arrangements entrusted to the Fowler Funeral Home, Inc., Brockport.

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Gary Pasono

Gary passed away peacefully on September 16th with family at his side.

He is predeceased by his parents, Wilfred “Bud” and Elaine Pasono. Gary is survived by his Partner in Life, Patti Ehrmentraut; sons, Garrett (Olivia), Sean; brother, Doug (Rita); sister, Joann (Paul); nieces and nephews, Brenda (Frank), Brian (Christine), Holden, Shelby. Gary was also the proud great-uncle to Andrej, Ellie and Chase and Daddy to his favorite furry friend Prinny, who he spoiled everyday with too many treats.

Gary was a standout soccer player at Greece Athena High School and college at MCC. He coached the Greece Cobras for many years, with visits to State Cup Tournaments a regular occurrence. He loved many sports and was an avid follower of the Buffalo Bills, Syracuse Orange and Rochester Amerks. His love for music was intense. He attended rehearsals and performances for the Stone Age Romeos, a band with some of his friends as members. He was constantly looking for songs to add to their playlist, analyzing if it was in their range, and encouraging them to try new things “to keep it fresh.”

He always made it known that his proudest accomplishment in life was the fine young men that are his sons. He greeted them with a text message each morning and talked to them every single day. Simply put, he adored them and bragged about them incessantly.

Gary had many, many friends, some going back to high school days. He was a breakfast regular with Mike, Billy, Steve, Dick and occasionally his MCC soccer coach Nelson.

A special thanks to the staff at RRH Chili Dialysis for the wonderful care he received. He felt very close to Jessica, Chantal and the rest of the staff as well as being friends with many of the patients.

Gary will be remembered for always being willing to help those he cared for, and the deep impact he had on his family and friends. His memory will live on in the hearts of those who loved him.

Calling hours were held September 20 at Walker Brothers Funeral Home, 21 South Main Street, Churchville, NY 14428. His Funeral will be held on Saturday, September 21 at 10 AM at St. Martin de Porres (St. Vincent de Paul) 11 North Main Street, Churchville, NY 14428.

Donations may be made in his memory to St. Martin de Porres Parish.

Orleans County Legislature Chairman Lynne Johnson attended the conference with Legislators Bill Eick, Ed Morgan, John Fitzak and Skip Draper, along with Chief Administrative Office Jack Welch. All are in support of this legislation.

“Orleans County is just one of many counties across the state faced with the challenge of looking for ways to supplement our volunteer EMS services, and one of the big hurdles in moving forward is how would we pay for this supplemental service,” said Chairman Johnson. “This legislation would provide a mechanism for reimbursement that is a step in answering that question.”

During the COVID pandemic, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) allowed waivers for ambulance services to be reimbursed for treatment in place (TIP) and transportation to an alternative provider (TAP), but these ended in May 2023. Data from these waivers indicates that reimbursing EMS for TIP and TAP would save the federal government around $2 billion annually, with commensurate savings at the state level.

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•Piper, Matthew Adam, age 47, died September 11, 2024. He is survived by his partner in life, Jennifer Noce and her daughter, Morgan Noce; his cherished children, Andrew Piper and Megan Piper; parents, Judyann and Gary Johnson; father, Michael (Simone) Piper; brother, Michael (Karen) Piper; sister, Dawn (Sean) Conway; nephews, Zachary and Nicholas. Matthew was predeceased by his faithful canine companion, Odie, who was a source of unconditional love, joy and support in his life. Matthew will be remembered for his passion for cooking for an army, always willing to help those he cared for, and the deep impact he had on his family and friends.

His Funeral Service was held on September 19 at Walker Brothers Funeral Home, Churchville, followed by a Graveside Service at Riga Cemetery. Donations can be made to Blue Line Wellness in his memory.

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•Del Regno, Gregg F., died September 11, 2024 at age 69. He is survived by his wife, Susan; his son, Adam (Mandi) Del Regno; his grandchildren, Gino and Angelia Del Regno and Dougie Pugsley; his brothers, Anthony Del Regno, Gary Del Regno, and Deno (Fan) Del Regno; his sisters, Barbara Gannon, Celeste Curtis, Mary Alyce Colletti, Elizabeth Bryant, and Cynthia Glady; Susan’s children, Shawn (Heidi) Wendt, Kari (James) Vastbinder, Amy (Phil) Lau, Ryan (Courtney) Wendt, Brendan (Sherry) Wendt, Kevin (Sara) Wendt, and Ian (Kirsten) Wendt; 17 grandchildren; and eight greatgrandchildren. Gregg was predeceased by his sisters, Annette Del Regno and Jeanette Del Regno. Gregg was a roofer and was employed by Stern Roofing. He enjoyed car racing, fishing, hunting, and horse racing. He belonged to the Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) and St. Martin’s Boxing Club. Gregg loved the sport of boxing and trained to box in the Olympics. Throughout his boxing career he enjoyed showing the sport of boxing to area youth.

His Memorial Service was held September 18 at the Thomas E. Burger Funeral Home, Inc., Hilton. Interment will be at the convenience of the family. Donations can be made to the American Heart Association, PO Box 840692, Dallas, TX 75284-0692 in Gregg’s memory.

•Jordan, James R. “Jim,” died September 11, 2024 at age 72. He is survived by his wife, Barbara Jordan; his children, Angela (Brion) Burger, Jason Jordan, and Diana Bricklemeyer; his grandchildren, Isabelle Burger, Christopher Jordan, Gabriella Burger, Anthony Barker, Jereimah Kerr, Nova Bricklemeyer, Sarai Burger, and Nathaniel Burger; his sisters, Carol (Terry) Scott, and Pam Elder; his brother-inlaw, Greg Andrews; and many nieces, nephews and cousins. James was predeceased by his parents, Harold and Irma Jordan; his sister, Donna Andrews; and his granddaughter, Susannah Burger. Jim was employed by R&S Kowa Printing in Danville, Illinois, where he was a supervisor. He was a jokester and loved to make people laugh. He enjoyed camping, fishing, farming, tending to his vegetable garden, showing his pigs in the 4H club, watching the WWE wrestling, his favorite furry friend, Wendy, and spending time with his family.

Visitation and Prayer Service were held September 18 at the Thomas E. Burger Funeral Home, Inc., Hilton. Interment, Garland Cemetery.

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•Bassett, Patrick G., died September 12, 2024 at age 76. He is survived by his wife, Laurie Hendershot Bassett; his children, Kara (Brad) Mulcahy, Jill (Tobi) Bassett, and Michael (Michelle) Bassett; his grandchildren, Chloe and Gavin Mulcahy, and Lillian, Emilia and Leanora Bassett; his sister, Lorraine Siragusa; and his nieces and nephews. Patrick was predeceased by his parents, Patrick and Eleanor Bassett; his brother, Joseph Bassett; his sister, Elaine Dick; and his sister-in-law, Lee Anne Davis.Patrick was a retired welder. He was an avid NASCAR fan and enjoyed classic cars, tractor pulls, Friday morning breakfasts with his buddies, and spending time with his grandchildren.

His Funeral Service was held September 17 at the Thomas E. Burger Funeral Home, Inc., Hilton. Interment in Parma Union Cemetery. Donations can be made to the Hilton United Methodist Church, 21 West Avenue, Hilton, NY 14468 or the American Kidney Fund, 11921 Rockville Pike, Suite 300, Rockville, MD 20852 in his memory.

at their homes or the scene of the incident and receive reimbursement for delivering those services enables EMS agencies to return to action immediately—rather than waiting for a hospital to admit their patient.

Many patients dial 9-1-1 to seek emergency medical treatment when they are experiencing a mental health crisis. Allowing EMS agencies to transport a patient immediately to a behavioral healthcare facility not only expedites the patient’s mental health treatment but also relieves inpatient hospital mental health units from having to respond to every mental health incident.

Justin Niederhofer, Director of the Orleans County Emergency Services Office said, ““We thank NYSAC for bringing all the counties together to push for this legislation and we hope Governor Hochul will do the right thing and sign the bill. Our volunteer EMS personnel in Orleans County are top-notch but with dwindling numbers and increased regulations, the burden on them is overwhelming. We need to look for ways to support them and this legislation would greatly help that effort.”

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•Cotsworth, Anthony M. “Tony,” died September 12, 2024 at age 78. He is survived by his wife, Susie; his children, Tania Cochran and Adrian (Donna) Cotsworth; his brother, Michael Cotsworth; his sister, Elizabeth (Martin) Wagner; his grandchildren, Tyler Cochran, Megan Cochran, Brandon Cotsworth, Jared Cotsworth, and Trevor Cotsworth; and several nieces and nephews. Anthony was predeceased by his parents, George and Margaret Cotsworth; his son-in-law, Steven Cochran; and his sister-in-law, Linda Cotsworth. Tony was a Veteran of the US Air Force and served during the Vietnam War. He was a Sergeant in the Rochester Police Department and retired after 21 years. He was also a graduate of the FBI National Academy. He enjoyed golfing, spending time at the lake, jet skiing, remodeling homes, and woodworking.

Family and friends are invited to call Saturday, September 28, 2024 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Thomas E. Burger Funeral Home, Inc., 735 East Avenue, Hilton, where a Prayer Service will be held at 2 p.m. A Celebration of Tony’s Life will immediately follow the service. Interment will be at the convenience of the family. Donations can be made to Tunnel to Towers Foundation, 2361 Hylan Blvd., Staten Island, NY 10306 in his memory.

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•Jordan, Lureen A. “Teeny,” died September 15, 2024 at age 87. She was born March 8, 1937 to the late Thomas and Myrtle (Martin) Jordan in Lyons Falls, NY. She was married for 43 years and was the mother of six children. She is survived by her loving daughter Sandy Owens of Holley; her son Scott (Mary) Christopher and four other children; many grandchildren and great-grandchildren, especially Emily Owens and Cody Christopher; nieces, nephews, cousins and many friends. She was predeceased by her parents, sisters, Iona Burnham, Inez Reynolds, Marguerite Dorrity Peebles, and Rosemary Yoder, brothers, Tom Jordan Jr., and twins, Leo and Leonard Jordan. After moving to Rochester, she was employed by Eastman Kodak Company. She was a communicant of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Holley and was a Eucharistic Minister for several years. Teeny loved camping, fishing, and crafts. She was an avid Buffalo Bills fan. There will be no calling hours. A Memorial Service will be held at a later date at St. John’s Church in Lyons Falls. Burial will be at Calvary Cemetery in Port Lyden. Contributions in her memory can be made to St. Jude’s Shrine. Arrangements entrusted to the Christopher Mitchell Funeral Home of Holley. To share a special memory of Teeny, please visit www. mitchellfamilyfuneralhomes.com.

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•Deibler, Gary L., died unexpectedly September 17, 2024 at age 77. He is predeceased by his wife, Joanne Deibler (Hemmerly); parents, Ellamae and Lynn Deibler; brother, Donald Deibler. Gary is survived by his children, Christine (David) Orto, Mark Deibler; grandchildren, Evan Orto, Zachary Hemmerly; siblings, Karen (Albie) Anastasia, Dennis (Ann) Deibler; sister-in-law, Katherine Hemmerly; nieces and nephews. Gary served in the Army National Guard. He retired from Rochester Products after 33 years. Gary had a love for bowling and a passion for golf. All services will be held privately. For more information please visit www.walkerbrothersfh.com

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John Szczerba

Spencerport – John Szczerba, age 87 passed away on September 12th, 2024. He is predeceased by his parents, Edward and Helen. John is survived by his children, Debbie, Lorrie, John; grandchildren, Brittany, Michael, Megan; siblings, Christine and Maryanne. John served in the Navy. He loved to travel and has visited Hawaii many times. His favorite hobby was tennis and he loved to be outdoors.

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Spencerport trio leading Roberts women’s soccer

by Warren Kozireski

They were teammates for multiple Section V girls soccer titles while wearing the blue and gold of the Spencerport Rangers and now college juniors Cami Brescia, Emma Taylor, and Alyssa Hackett are playing key roles for the women’s soccer program at Roberts Wesleyan.

Brescia and Taylor are in their third year with the program while Hackett transferred in this season after two years with St. Peter’s.

“Emma and Cami have been stars for us playing tons of minutes over the last couple of years and have really been the lifeblood of this team,” first year head coach Jeff Vieira said. “Good players can play with anybody in my opinion and she (Hackett), I call her a little sparkplug up there. She plays super hard…and is a very good player too.”

Taylor, who started 34 of 36 games

from defense to midfield to forward depending on the game situation.

“Brescia is attack-minded, she defends very well, too, and she’s kind of like a cheetah on the outside; she can run and is probably one of the fastest players on our team so I’ve got a lot of trust in her when she’s healthy to play a lot of different roles.”

“I do love that flexible role; I love making the runs up top, so anything to help out the team I’ll do,” Brescia said.

Hackett has been the go-to on offense, leading the team with three goals and one assist over the first four games in her inaugural season in the red and black.

“I’m excited to get to play with friends who I’ve played with growing up and who I’ve played with throughout high school and club,” Hackett said. “And my family and friends getting to come to my games is the best feeling when the people you love you’re playing with, and they get to watch you play.

“It literally feels like we just picked up right where we left off. A lot of us play in a summer league together also, so we’re getting touches together all summer, which definitely helps.”

“We had the connection back in high school, so I’m thankful for the opportunity to play with them,” Brescia said. “I’ve been playing with Emma since I was eight years old, so we go back, and our chemistry keeps building and building.

“It was the plan to come (to Roberts) together. We wanted to continue playing together so we planned it out perfectly. And now that we have Hackett with us, she can add a lot of scoring opportunities.”

And an added bonus was Hackett being named East Coast Conference Offensive Player of the Week after she factored in on three of the four goals the Redhawks scored opening weekend.

Jim Scorse defends NYS Men’s Senior Title at Corning

Jim Scorse of Stafford Country Club delivered a masterful final-round performance on September 11 to successfully repeat at the 67th NYS Men’s Senior Amateur Championship. With an opening 69 (-2), Scorse began final round play with a one stroke lead. After making par on the first six holes, the 59-year-old went on to birdie five of his next seven, leaving little doubt of a back-to-back win.

“I didn’t expect to shoot five under, I was just looking to win,” said Scorse after hoisting the trophy for the second time. “When I made the turn I knew I had a pretty big lead and got into a good rhythm.”

“Everybody was on their stuff for Homecoming and the games that we’ve had so far,” Hackett said. “It’s a tough, busy schedule…but just looking forward to the next game and what we can do to progress and be better.”

“Spencerport is basically a factory here locally; they do a good job with that program and every player that comes out of there seems to be productive,” Vieira summarized.

for the second year in a row. This is Scorse’s

When all was said and done, Scorse’s bogey-free 65 (-5) left him nine clear of the field. The Churchville native’s seven under total was the lowest at a Men’s Senior Amateur in at least 20 years. With a three-under performance at Yahnundasis last year, Scorse was the only player in each of the last two tournaments to finish at or under par. This year’s Men’s Senior marks Scorse’s fifth individual state championship.

“Five under is tied for my lowest competitive round,” remarked Scorse. “You know you’re playing against the best in the state in a tournament like this and I’m glad I was able to put it together at the right time.”

Photos by Noelle Natale

Cami Brescia

Emma Taylor

Alyssa Hackett

Churchville-Chili alum Alexa Briggs won her first college cross country race September 14, placing first overall at the Daemen XC Alumni invitational. Briggs is a freshman at Niagara University. Photo from @CCCSDxc on X.

Churchville native Jim Scorse won the NYS Men’s Senior Amateur Championship

fifth individual state championship in golf.

Last chance to experience the “least expected exhibit” about the 19th century

Genesee Country Village & Museum invites guests to explore the exhibit Becoming Gendered: Garment as Gender Artifact, currently on view in the John L. Wehle Gallery, before it closes to the public in November of this year. This immersive multimedia experience, named “the least expected exhibit about the 19th century” by City Magazine in the 2023 “Best of Rochester” awards, offers a unique exploration of how 19th-century Americans navigated the evolving landscape of gendered fashion. Breeching, cults of domesticity, the Bloomer, Dress Reformers and Women’s Rights advocates, Hodinöhsö:ni’ clothing, Drag in the Genesee Valley region, The Public Universal Friend, and other such topics enrich the fashion and textile exhibit. The exhibit has been sponsored by Trillium Health.

Curator Brandon W. Brooks reflects on the exhibit’s impact, stating, “Becoming Gendered is not just a look into the past; it’s a mirror reflecting the ongoing dialogue about gender and identity today. The very real 19thcentury garments on display challenge us to consider: do we

make the clothing, or does the clothing make us?”

The exhibit offers a rich display of historic garments, understructures, and imagery, providing insight into how clothing has been used as a tool to express and enforce gender norms throughout time. Much of the exhibit is furnished by the immense Bruce & Susan Greene Costume Collection housed at Genesee Country Village & Museum, in addition to objects on loan from regional museums, including the Rochester Museum & Science Center, the New York State Museum, the Holland Land Office Museum, The Oneida Community Mansion House, The Ontario County Historical Society, The Strong National Museum of Play, and Ganondagan.

The experience is further enhanced by a micro-exhibit, Factually Frocked: Gendering Children in 19th-Century America , which delves into the often-overlooked topic of children’s gendered clothing.

“Becoming Gendered is a powerful reminder that the discussions we’re having today about gender are not new – they’ve been part of our history for centuries,” Brooks adds. “Evolving gender identities and discussions around gender identities are an American institution rooted in and reinforced by the artifacts on display in exhibits like this one.”

As the exhibit’s final months approach, GCV&M encourages visitors not to miss this opportunity to engage with history in a way that resonates with the present. Admission to the

John L. Wehle Gallery is included with general museum admission. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit https://www.gcv.org/becoming-gendered-garment-asgender-artifact/

Area Worship Services

Come to Life BiBLe ChurCh

Our Services are on Saturday evenings at 6:30pm at Cornerstone Bible Chapel, 3231 Buffalo Road, Rochester, NY 14624. Website: https://cometolifebible.church/ Phone Number: (Call or Text) 315-690-8708

Come to Life Bible Church is to be...

A place where you are invited to...

Come as you are, and see the Bible come to life. Get to know Jesus, and experience the Holy Spirit

eLmGroVeuNiteDmethoDiSt ChurCh

We are located at 1500 Spencerport Road, Rochester 14606 in Gates. Phone: 585-247-4973. Building is handicapped accessible. Time of Worship: 10:45AM - led by Rev. Ann Brown. Website: ElmgroveUMC.org. You can join us remotely by clicking on the link to the Pastor’s page (you do not need a Facebook account to view posts). Email: ElmgroveUMC@yahoo. com. Community Outreach and Ministry Opportunities include: Little Free Library, SWEM, Aurora House, RAIHN, Prayer ministries, etc. We have a long history in the Gates community and we are looking forward to a bright future that includes you! Please come and join us on Sunday!

firSt PreSBYteriAN ChurChof ChiLi

Our little white church on the hill, 3600 Chili Avenue, continues to spread God’s love, as Pastor Brandi and our Church Family extend a warm welcome to all. We’d love to have you join us for worship, Sundays, 10 am, a family friendly service, either in person or virtually via live-stream or recording (URL) https://www.facebook.com/firstpreschili/live/. We offer a wide variety of music genres: bells, choir, classical and praise team; Youth group (grades 5-12); Sunday Bible Study at 9 am; Food Cupboard distribution on the third Saturday each month; yearly mission trip opportunities for youth and adults; Labyrinth Trail located at 3551 Chili Avenue; and various small group studies through the year. In need of prayer or counsel, call or email the church office: 585-889-9896 or fpc3600@gmail.com. Handicapped accessible. Website: chili-presbyterian.org.

hiLtoN BAPtiSt ChurCh

50 Lake Avenue, Hilton, (585) 392-7990, Email hbchurch50@gmail.com, Pastor Dan Brown. Join us on Sunday mornings at 10:00 am. We offer In-person services and Live-Streaming on YouTube under “Hilton Baptist Church Live.” Visit our Website at hiltonbaptist.org for more information. We are a Congregation of the American Baptist Churches. Our Building is Handicap Accessible and we offer Hearing Assistance during the Worship service. Everyone is Welcome to join our Church family!

hiLtoNuNiteDmethoDiSt ChurCh

Making disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world by Following Christ; Connecting Generations; Transforming Communities. 21 West Avenue, Hilton, NY 14468, (585) 392-8761. Rev. Jennifer Green, pastor. Website: www.humcny.org, E-mail: office@humcny.org. Worship Service is open in the HUMC Sanctuary. Service: 10am. Fellowship: 11am. Sunday Services are live-streamed at HUMCny.org. All are welcome. Please visit us in person. Handicap Accessible.

hoPe BroCKPort

Are you seeking hope and wondering about faith or spiritual things? Then look no further than Hope Brockport! We warmly welcome you to our friendly community. Here, you will find love, support, and guidance as we navigate life together. You are invited to join us as we gather together every Sunday at 9:30 am, Hope Kids on Sundays at 9:30 am for children up to 5th grade, and Hope Youth on Wednesdays at 6:30 pm for 6th - 12th grade students. To connect, send questions to connect@sharethehope.org, call (585) 723-4673, or visit sharethehope.org to learn more. We are conveniently located at 6601 Fourth Section Road, Brockport, NY (Rt 31 - right across from Wegmans). We can’t wait to meet you!

JuBiLee ChriStiAN ChurCh Sunday services at 10 AM (English) and 1 PM (Spansih) at 3565 Lake Road North, Brockport, NY 14420. Nursery care available during service for ages 0-4. Children’s Church: 10 AM Sundays. Bible Study: 9 AM Sundays & 7 PM Wednesdays. Trailblazers Youth Group: 7 to 8:15 PM Wednesdays (Grades 6-12). Website: jubileechristianchurch.org. Phone: 585-637-8530. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube. Jubilee is a beacon of hope in our community; where we show compassion and make a difference (Jude 1:22). Jubilee is not just a place to BE, it’s a place to BEcome; a place where YOU matter.

mortoN BAPtiSt ChurCh 1152 County Line Road, Hamlin, NY 14464. Church phone 585-659-8459, email mortonbaptistchurch@yahoo.com. Pastor: Steven M Worrall, email pastorsteve712@gmail.com, cell 585-354-9779. Sunday Worship 10:30am (can also be viewed on Facebook or YouTube). Sunday school is held during church service. Adult Bible Study is held on Wednesdays at noon, Choir practice at 4:30pm Wednesdays. Youth Group meets on Friday nights from 7 to 9pm. Our building is handicap accessible and visitors are welcome.

NAtiVitY of the BLeSSeD VirGiNmArYand St. eLizABeth ANN SetoN CAthoLiC PAriSheS

Nativity – 152 Main Street, Brockport (585-637-4500)

St. Elizabeth Ann Seton (SEAS) –3747 Brick Schoolhouse Road, Hamlin (585-964-8627)

Rev. Joseph Marcoux, pastor of both Parishes. Weekend Masses: Saturday 5PM at Nativity; Sunday 9AM at SEAS and 11AM at Nativity, 1:30PM Spanish Mass at Nativity. Daily Masses: 8AM at Nativity on Monday and Friday; 9AM at SEAS on Tuesday and Wednesday.

oGDeN PreSBYteriAN ChurCh

Our purpose is: “To equip ourselves and others to be disciples of Christ as we seek God’s will for our church and beyond.” Sunday worship is at 10AM live in our sanctuary led by Pastor Whitney Scoville, as well as livestreamed on Zoom and Facebook Live. Bible Studies, Youth Group, Sunday School and outreach are available to all. Contact the church for more information and for links: ogdenpresbyterian@gmail.com; www.ogdenpresbyterian.org; 585-352-6802; 2400 South Union Street, Spencerport.

SPeNCerPort ASSemBLY of GoD

We are located at 3940 Canal Road in Spencerport. We offer a warm welcome to all. Come join us as we seek the LORD through worship, prayer and Bible study. Sunday School is 9:30 AM, Sunday Worship is at 1030 AM. Enjoy a cup of coffee before service! Wednesday prayer meeting is 6:30 PM. Contact us at 585-352-5900. We are on Facebook; Email is SpencerportAG@gmail.com.

SPeNCerPort BiBLe ChurCh

1948 North Union Street, Spencerport. We desire to know God, to make the gospel known to all, and to give God the glory. Our lead pastor, Domenic Danesi, and all of us who make SBC our home church warmly invite you to come for Sunday Bible Study at 9:30 am, Sunday Worship Service at 10:45 am, and Wednesday Bible Study at 7:00 pm. Our worship service is family integrated for all ages and our building is accessible for all abilities. We partner with Rescue & Revive Ministries for local and global mission work. Follow our Facebook page, YouTube channel, or website for live streaming our services or to watch previous services. Visit our websites for more info at spencerportbiblechurch.org and rescueandrevive.org. Call or text us at 585-352-1241.

SPeNCerPortfirSt CoNGreGAtioNAL

uNiteD ChurChof ChriSt

Promoting the Christian way of life through service and stewardship to the community and the world. Look for the white steeple at 65 Church Street in downtown, Spencerport NY 14559. 585-352-3448. Rev. Michael Sloan. We provide worship, educational and mission opportunities. Worship services are Sundays at 10am live on Facebook and on site in our sanctuary. Worship is followed by Coffee hour in Fellowship hall. Handicap accessible. Live music from our Praise Band playing contemporary Christian music. See website/Facebook for dates and details. Introducing our Pray-Ground, a welcoming area of play, in the Sanctuary, for our youngest worshipers designed so families can experience worship together while understanding that young children need to move. Don’t worry, our congregation welcomes the sounds of young people. Email: info@spencerportucc.org. Website: www.spencerportucc.org. Facebook: Spencerport UCC.

SPeNCerPortuNiteDmethoDiSt ChurCh

At SUMC, our doors are open to all! We support and encourage everyone in their faith journeys, guided by the desire to spread justice, mercy, and love in the world. If you are in need of prayer or just a listening ear, please call the church at 585-351-3114 or Pastor Jack directly at 585-815-5433. Prayer requests may also be submitted via email: sumc@rochester.rr.com or through our website: spencerportumc.org. Located at 30 Amity Street, we gather for worship on Sunday mornings at 9 AM (beginning on October 6, the time will change to 10 AM). Children are welcome and Sunday School is provided during the service. Small group discussions of The Chosenseason 4, take place on Tuesday evenings and Wednesdays at lunchtime. Many outreach and fellowship opportunities are offered throughout the year. Check out our website (spencerportumc.org) for more information. We hope to see you soon!

St. ChriStoPher’S ChurCh

3350 Union Street, North Chili, Parish Office: 594-1400. We are a welcoming Catholic community with a focus on Faith in God and Service to His people. Join us for Mass any Saturday at 4:30PM, Sunday at 10:00AM or weekdays on Monday at 12:10 PM or Tuesday and Wednesday at 9:00AM. All are welcome in this place! We have a gifted Music Ministry including a Choir, Folk Group and Contemporary Group as well as a committed Faith Formation program for our youth. We offer many events throughout the year for our congregation and the surrounding community designed to deepen our faith and serve our brothers and sisters in the Rochester area. Check out our website at https://www.stchristophersnchili.org and follow us on Facebook and Instagram for all the latest updates.

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Churches, to have your services listed or updated, call 352-3411.

St. GeorGe’SePiSCoPAL ChurCh

Follow Jesus, Build Community, Serve Others in Love. We welcome all to worship with us in warm fellowship in the Episcopal tradition of openness and caring. We are an ALL inclusive community with an open communion table. Please join us for Sunday worship at 10am. All services are both in-person and live-streamed online. We also offer a variety of Lenten and Advent programs, a Bible Study on Tuesdays, live music, Sunday School, semi-monthly Youth Group meetings and numerous other community building events. We are handicapped accessible. Follow us on Facebook, look for us on the web at www.stgeorgehilton.org, and join us for worship and fellowship at 635 Old Wilder Road, Hilton, NY (across from Kelly’s Apple Farm).

St. JohNLutherAN ChurCh

Pastor Chris Bode. 1107 Lake Road West Fork, Hamlin, NY 14464, 585964-2550. Sunday Services: 8:30 AM & 11 AM; 5th Sunday one service at 9:30 AM. Adult Bible Class & Sunday School at 9:45 AM (September – June). To view our services or devotions, go to stjohnhamlin.org. “To KNOW Christ and to make Him KNOWN.”

St. JohNtheeVANGeLiSt ChurCh

St. John’s is a place to encounter Christ in the sacraments, in community and in the Scriptures through prayer, service, and fellowship. Join us for Holy Mass at 5pm Saturdays, or Sundays at 7:45am, 9:30am, and 11:15am. Daily Mass, Tuesdays, & Thursdays at 8am and Wednesdays & Fridays at 6:30pm. Mass 9am on 1st Saturdays with Adoration until 10:30am. Confession: Monday & Wednesdays 5:30-6pm and Saturdays 3:45-4:30pm. Eucharistic Adoration: Thursdays 8am-6pm (Benediction at 5:45pm). Many great opportunities to learn about the Scriptures, Sacraments and Service for families and children of all ages. We are located at 55 Martha St., Spencerport, NY 14559. Visit our website at https://stjohnschurchspencerport. org/. E-mail sstjohnc@dor.org. Facebook at facebook.com/StJohnThe EvangelistSpencerport/. Our Pastor is Fr. Sriram Sadhanala.

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

St.mArY’S ChurChSt.mArK’S ChurCh 13 South Main Street, Holley16789 Kenmore Road, Kendall Parish Center – Holley 638-6718, www.stmarystmark.org.

Daily Mass: Tueday-Friday 8 AM at St. Mary’s (no Mass on Monday); St. Mary Vigil Mass 4 PM on Saturday; St. Mark Vigil Mass 5:30 PM on Saturday; Sunday Mass 10 AM at St. Mary’s.

St. PAuL LutherAN ChurCh & SChooL 158 East Avenue, Hilton, NY 14468, 585-392-4000, www.stpaulhilton.org. Senior Pastor: Rev. Mark Ball – pastorball@stpaulhilton.org, office 585-3924000. Worship Services: Saturday at 5pm; Sunday at 8:30am and 11am. Bible Studies: Champions for Christ – Sunday at 9:45am; Adult Classes – Sunday at 9:45am; Ladies and Mens Bible Study – Thursdays at 10:30am. School: Meeting your child’s learning needs from age 2 through 8th grade. Call for a tour!

triNitY LutherAN ChurCh & Pre-SChooL 191 Nichols Street (Rte. 31), Spencerport, NY 14559. Phone: 352-3143. Pastor Steve Shrum. Trinity’s Updated Worship Schedules starting Sunday, October 1st – Traditional service at 9:00AM; Adult Bible Study, Sunday School, & Confirmation at 10:00AM; Contemporary service at 11:00AM with Children’s Church. Both worship services will be live streamed on YouTube. Visit our new website at www.TrinitySpencerport.org. Email: trinitylutheran191@gmail.com. ‘We are a Christ-centered church here to assist and rejuvenate the community through the guidance of the Holy Spirit. We are a people that will equip families to draw closer to the Lord.’ uNioN CoNGreGAtioNAL

uNiteD ChurChof ChriSt

14 North Main Street, Churchville. A warm welcome awaits you at Union Church.Join us on Sunday mornings at 10 am, watch us live stream on Facebook, or find us on soundcloud.com/ucc-churchville. No matter where you are on your journey, you are welcome here. We are an open and affirming church and invite all. Food distribution for local families in need on the fourth Wednesday of each month from 4-5 pm. Look for our special events advertised throughout the year, or on our signboard at the front of the church. Call 293-1665 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.

Explore GCV&M’s exhibit, Becoming Gendered: Garment as Gender Artifact, before it closes in November.

Curator Brandon W. Brooks

Hunter education courses at Conservation Club of Brockport

Hunter education courses are being offered in person this October at the Conservation Club of Brockport. These courses are offered to those interested in obtaining a New York State small/large game hunting license and/or a muzzle-loading or bowhunting privilege. Unlike available online classes, in person classes are offered free of charge.

The Hunter Education course is a mandatory requirement for anyone who would like to obtain a NYS small/ large game license and is a requirement (in addition to the Bowhunter Education course) for hunters who want use a bow and arrow to hunt deer or bear. This course is required for hunting deer with a crossbow or muzzleloader. For hunting large game using a bow and arrow, the DEC requires the Bowhunter course to learn bow hunting skills, elevated stand safety techniques, and other New York State mandated content. Students successfully completing these courses are issued the Certificate of Qualification that is required to obtain a hunting license and/or bowhunting privilege.

The Bowhunter Education course will be held October 5. Interested students may register online at https://www.register-ed.com/events/ view/215169.

The Hunter Education course (gun) will be held Saturday October 19. Register at https://www.registered.com/events/view/215170.

Students may obtain the hard copy student manuals from the Conservation Club lobby, 291 Ladue Road, Brockport, during open trap on Mondays from 5 to 8 p.m., from the Sweden Town Offices, or from Seymour

Library, 161 East Avenue, Brockport.

A copy can also be downloaded from the DEC website and download directions are provided during the registration process. Students should allow adequate time to prepare the mandatory homework.

The Conservation Club of Brockport regularly provides fall and spring firearms and bowhunting educational opportunities. Their next Hunter Education courses will be offered in the spring of 2025. The Beginners Trap Shooting class is no longer offered, but beginning shooters may receive instruction on the fourth Monday of each month during the open trap session. For details about trap, contact mgcyrccob@gmail.com.

For more information about the October Hunter Education classes, follow the course specific links, visit the DEC website at http://www.dec. state.ny.us, call the Department of Environmental Conservation Region 8 Headquarters at 585-226-2466, or email huntsafelyny@gmail.com.

Information about the Conservation Club of Brockport is available from http://www.ccbrockport.org. Provided information

Ecuadoran missionary to speak at Parma Greece UCC

Reverend Jen Lessard of the York Baptist Church in York, NY, will present “Walking Together: Ecuador, Nature and Restoration” on Thursday, September 26, 6 p.m., at Parma Greece United Church of Christ, 1211 Manitou Road. The program is free and open to the community.

Pastor Jen is the Special Assistant for Ecuador and Short Term Mission. She travels to Ecuador frequently; her role is to provide spiritual and practical support to the indigenous women of the communities in Rio Blanco and the Andes Mountains. She works in support of their efforts to protect their culture and their land from predatory mining operations.

York Baptist Church became involved with friends in Ecuador after a guest speaker made a plea for the Ecuadoran people. They developed a sibling relationship and partnership with the Sinchi Warmi women of Rio Blanco. Sinchi Warmi translates as ‘Strong Women.’ Immediately following Pastor Jen’s presentation, there will be a potluck supper, which will include some Ecuadoran menu items. There is no charge for this event, however donations will be gratefully accepted.

For information on this event, call the Parma Greece UCC office at 585-392-6120 or visit www. parmagreeceucc.org.

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Columbus Day / National Indigenous Peoples’ Day

EARLY DEADLINE

Due to the holiday, there will be an early deadline for all news and advertising for the October 13th edition of Westside News.

NEWS AND AD MATERIALS MUST BE IN OUR OFFICE BY WEDNESDAY, OCTObER 9Th AT NOON

THERE CAN BE NO EXCEPTIONS.

Our office will close at Noon on Thursday, October 10th and will reopen on Monday, October 14th at 9 am.

NEWS INC.

of Westside News 585-352-3411 westsidenewsny.com

The Classes

0-1942 Antique Cars

1946-1960 Antique Cars

1961-1965 Stock

1966-1968 Stock

1969-1972 Stock

1973-1991 Stock

1992-Present Stock

0-1934 Street Rods

1935-1948 Street Rods

1949-1961 Street Machines

1962-1966 Street Machines

1967-1972 Street Machines

1973-Present Street Machines

1960-1969 Muscle Cars

1970-1974 Muscle Cars

2004-Present Muscle Cars

1953-1982 Corvettes

1984-2013 Corvettes

2014-Present Corvettes Trucks/Stock 0-1972 Trucks/Modified

1973-Present Trucks/Modified Sports Cars Kit Car/Miscellaneous/Race Cars

1964-1973 Mustangs

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2005-Present Mustangs

1967-1981 Camaro/Firebird

1982-2002 Camaro/Firebird

2010-Present Camaro Motorcycles Modified Compact Cars/Trucks

*Goodie Bags and Dash Plaques for the first 500 entries

*Vehicle being registered must be present to receive credentials

*$100 Bills will not be accepted

*All vehicles will be assigned to a class by a tech at registration

*Decision of Tech is Final

*ALL VEHICLES WILL BE PARKED BY CLASS. NO EXCEPTIONS

*Judging from 12 Noon to 2pm

*1st, 2nd and 3rd place plaques awarded for each class

*Registration from 8 am to 12 Noon. Awards at 4 pm.

*No vehicles admitted after 12 Noon. NO EXCEPTIONS!!!

*All display vehicles must be removed from trailers

*Ample trailer parking will be available nearby.

*NO ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES ARE ALLOWED ON THE GROUNDS

*Any misconduct will not be tolerated or you will be asked to leave

*We are not liable for damage to vehicles or missing or stolen items

*Vendor Spaces available $25 Fee or equal amount door prize

*Shuttle Bus to and from Apple Fest.

**PLAN TO ARRIVE EARLY, AND EXPECT HEAVY TRAFFIC

**TO AVOID HEAVY TRAFFIC, COME IN FROM THE WEST

**As you near Hilton, follow Auto Show signs

**Show results will be posted on website!!

**Pre-Register online at http://www.hiltonapplefestautoshow.org/pre-register

Counterweight sheaves, painted safety orange, awaiting their installation in the north pit of Brockport’s Main Street bridge. Each weighs 25,000 pounds. The installation was scheduled to take place on Friday, September 20. Provided information and photo.

Assemblyman Steve Hawley (R,CBatavia) visited the HP Hood LLC facility in Batavia on Tuesday, September 10, as part of a business tour highlighting local industry achievements and innovations. HP Hood’s Batavia plant has recently been honored as the 2024 Dairy Foods Plant of the Year.

The 458,000-square-foot facility, which spans 133 acres, is renowned for its state-of-the-art automation and processing equipment. The plant’s commitment to employee safety and community involvement, along with its impressive technological advancements, has set it apart in the dairy industry.

“HP Hood’s Batavia plant is a shining example of how businesses can lead with innovation and dedication. Their focus on cutting-edge technology and rigorous safety standards sets a high bar for industry practices and

sets a gold standard for the potential of our local economy,” said Hawley.

HP Hood’s Batavia plant, a key player in the region’s economic landscape, has also been recognized for its robust employee safety programs. The facility boasts extensive safety signage, regular training sessions and an Incident Reporting & Investigation roadmap aimed at continuous improvement.

“Seeing HP Hood’s dedication to excellence through sustainability and community involvement firsthand was truly impressive,” added Hawley. “Their success is a testament to the hard work of their employees and their commitment to improving our region’s economic and environmental landscape. They are a leader in the industry for a reason.”

For more information on HP Hood’s Batavia plant and its achievements, visit https://hood.com.

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NYS Korean and Vietnam War Commemorative Medals available

The New York State Division of Military and Naval Affairs is now issuing Korean War and Vietnam War commemorative medals approved by the legislature and Gov. Kathy Hochul in 2022.

The legislation, signed by the governor prior to Veterans Day in 2022, establishes the New York State Vietnam War Commemorative Medal and the New York State Korean War Commemorative Medal.

The medals are not for wear on a uniform but were designed and authorized as a way for the legislature to thank veterans of these wars for their service.

The law made the Division of Military and Naval Affairs responsible for designing and distributing the medals.

“On behalf of the legislature and Gov. Kathy Hochul, we at the Division of Military and Naval Affairs are proud to be able to play a role in rec-

ognizing the military service of those who fought in Korea and Vietnam,” said Major General Ray Shields, the Adjutant General of New York. Veterans can apply for the medals online by going to the Division of Military and Naval Affairs website at https://dmna.ny.gov/awards/. Applicants can use an online firm to request the medals, or they can print out and mail in an application form. Applicants must be New York State resident now, or have been a New York State resident when they served in Vietnam or Korea, and must provide a digital or paper copy of their Department of Defense Form 214 (DD214) Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, as proof of military service in Vietnam or Korea.

Family members and other designated individuals can apply on behalf of a veteran. The medal can also be award posthumously.

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Assemblyman Steve Hawley (left) at the HP Hood facility.

Korean War medal.

Vietnam War medal.