Westside News WEST Edition – April 23, 2023

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April 28, 2023: National Historic Marker Day

by Nancy Leport

arma Hilton area has a rich history and thanks to the cooperation between the own, Village, and parma-Hilton Historical Society along with the County of Monroe, much of it has been designated by a historical marker. What is a historical marker? It commemorates people, (or many), an event, a former use of the place or some other significant event or object. According to the pomeroy Foundation which created the National Historic Marker Day, there are close to 200,000 historic markers in the United States, 2,800 of which are in New York state.

National Historic Marker Day, on April 28 this year, is a day designated as a community workday to clean and repair local historical markers. parma Hilton can be proud of the work that has been done to maintain its markers which are all in excellent condition. In 2022 Blake Mott painted six signs as part of his Eagle Scout project.

arma Hilton there are nine markers, including two that designate the Martin and arpentine Farms on Burritt r nently preserved farmland by the Genesee Land Trust.

The other seven markers include the fol•Jonathan Underwood: first p in 1805. Underwood Avenue and the Jonathan Underwood School (now part of Village Elementary) bear his name.

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The “Hojack” railroad located on the corner of East and railroad Avenues. The ertown, Ogdensburg railroad was the actual name of this railroad and came to Hilton in 1876 as the first mail train. The last train went through in 1978. The railroad brought more than mail to Hilton; it brought life and prosperity. The village grew up around the railroad where produce, especially apples and peaches, could be shipped around the area. The nickname Hojack seems to have come from a tale about a farmer and his mule when the mule simply stopped in the middle of the track with a train coming. The farmer supposedly yelled at his mule, “Ho, Jack, Ho, Jack,” as the train approached.

The Little White Meeting House (parma presbyterian Church). This is the oldreligious structure in parma and located arma Center road. As the presbyterian Church, it was associated with the Underrailroad. Senator John patterson, one of the 13 founders of this church, was nown to have advised president Lincoln and been involved in the parma Anti-Slavery Society. The church is built on land donated ussell Bates.

•The Methodist Episcopal Church begun in 1804 with its first sermon and building constructed in 1830. It had eight founding members and was the first one west of the Genesee river.

•Town of parma Commemoration Marker at the Town Hall tells the story of how parma got its name, how it came to be, and the pioneers who made a name for themselves.

•The Samuel Chase, Jr. Home and Farm loon Manitou road near Latta was built in 1845. Samuel Chase came here in 1825, purchasing the land from Martin Lane where he eventually built the house. Mr. Chase, a known abolitionist, used his home as a stop n the Underground railroad. He donated land for the parma Greece Congregational

Ogden was surveyed into three sections by Joseph Colt. The Northern portion was called Braddock’s Bay Township. Early settlers suffered from “Braddock’s Bay Fever,” aka malaria, and extremely harsh winters.

Three new markers will soon be a part of the Hilton-parma landscape. The Village of Hilton will have one placed on Main Street to mark the site of the Great Fire of 1965. The Town of parma will posthumously honor Walter Vond for his efforts in the Underground railroad with placement of his marker at the end of route 259 where his boathouse once stood on the shore of Lake Ontario. And lastly, one will be placed in parma Corners by The parma Hilton Historical Society to mark the early history of that area.

There are many other historical sites in parma Hilton at which the parma Hilton Historical Society would like to place markers. Hopefully, over the next few years these other markers will be placed by the roadside to remind residents how much history happened here long before many of us ever called parma Hilton home.

Check out www.parmahiltonhistoricalsociety.com or visit the parma Hilton Historical Society Facebook page for more information about the group’s activities and mission. provided photos

Sources: Hilton USA by Leith Wright, Parma the Hub of the Universe by Shirley Cox Husted

Homesteads for Hope holds ground breaking for its Forever Homestead Project

Homesteads for Hope, a nonprofit inclusive community farm for people of all abilities, held a ground breaking ceremony on April 12 to celebrate progress on its Forever Homestead Project. The project involves the renovation of and addition to the nearly 200-year-old estate home to create a more than 6,500 square foot community center. The Forever Homestead will include a large teaching kitchen, multiple classrooms, gathering space, staff offices and a five-bedroom transitions apartment for modernized, farm student housing. The project will allow Homesteads for Hope to expand its programs all year round. Construction began in February and is expected to be completed in September.

Jennyrae Brongo, CEO and Founder of Homesteads for Hope, said she was proud to see the progress on the project that has been part of the plan since the purchase of the 55-acre canalside property in 2016.

“We knew that the Forever Homestead would be the heart of our organization with a central place for us to gather, to enjoy our farm to table teaching kitchen, and to expand our programs with new, fully accessible learning spaces. We are especially excited about the farmers’ residence part of this project because it provides choice for our apprentices who want to work and live here. We are finally putting the HOME in Homesteads,” said Brongo. “The Forever Homestead will have multiple opportunities to provide people with all they need to

coming. That is exactly why Homesteads for Hope was started. We are here for my brother Chucky and for everyone who has been underestimated and wants a place to belong and feel appreciated.”

Former Senator Joe Robach presented Brongo with the State Senate Certificate of Recognition on behalf of Senator Rob Ortt. “This groundbreaking is not only a celebration for the people who attend programs here. This is a victory for our entire community,” Robach said. “This wouldn’t be happening

of all the donors, sponsors, and local contractors who are investing in this important mission. As a father to an autistic stepson, I know on a personal level how needed Homesteads is. We have a place to go and people to turn to that will make sure good things happen no matter a person’s age or ability level.”

Ogden Town Supervisor Mike Zale spoke about how the farm has grown over the years. “I had the great fortune of meeting of getting to know Jenny’s mom who was one of the original visionaries for all of this. When Luann passed, Jenny and her team stayed true to her vision, navigated the bumps in the road, and because of the firm foundation, this project has come to fruition. There are 600 families that are served here. 600! That’s incredible,” Zale said.

Homesteads for Hope launched its Pave the Way fundraising campaign last spring with a goal of raising $3 million and has successfully raised $1 million so far.

Hardhat tours of the construction site were part of the day’s activities.

Brongo said, “We still have $2 million to our goal and we are looking to all of you to keep dreaming with us and investing in us, so we can get this very important phase done. We need to be open and accessible year-round. We have heard of accessible playgrounds,

but have we heard of an accessible farm? We will do it here and create a fully inclusive setting for our greater community. The completion of our current phase will triple our impact and it paves the way to housing here at Homesteads!”

For more information on Homesteads for Hope, including it programs and ways to support its mission, visit homesteadsforhope.org.

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Jennyrae Brongo, CEO and Founder of Homesteads for Hope.

Former Senator Joe Robach presents Jennyrae Brongo with the State Senate Certificate of Recognition on behalf of Senator Rob Ortt.

Spencerport alum in Japan through Mansfield Fellowship Program

Spencerport native Shannon L. Granville, senior editor with the U.S. Army Center of Military History in Washington, D.C., is currently working and residing in Tokyo as a member of the 26th class of the Mansfield Fellowship Program. The one-year program, administered by the Maureen and Mike Mansfield Foundation with support from the U.S. Department of State, is a professional development opportunity for federal government employees and active-duty service members. The current group of 10 Fellows departed the United States in July 2022 for Japanese language training and a series of placements in Japanese government agencies. By working directly with their Japanese counterparts, Mansfield Fellows build connections between the U.S. and Japanese governments with the intent of using these connections to support the missions of their home agencies.

Shannon’s purpose for the Fellowship is to study the ways in which the Japanese government preserves and presents its national history, particularly military history. Her placements have included agencies in the Ministry of Defense; the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology; and the National Archives of Japan. Among her noteworthy experiences during the Fellowship, she accompanied a group of Japan Self Defense Force cadets on an educational training exercise to the remote island of Iwo Jima in order to study the history of the famous World War II battle. When she returns to the United States in July, she hopes to use the historical materials she has collected to contribute to scholarship about the history of the U.S. Army in post-war Japan.

A 2000 graduate of Spencerport High School, Shannon received undergraduate and graduate degrees in history from the College of William and Mary in Williamsburg, Virginia, and the London School of Economics and Political Science. Provided information and photo

Volunteer firefighters gather to discuss priorities for 2023 legislative session

On April 16, dozens of volunteer firefighters from the Greater Rochester area, along with local elected officials and representatives from the Firefighters Association of the State of New York (FASNY), met at the Barnard Exempts Club to discuss the volunteer fire service’s legislative agenda for 2023.

2023 has been a busy year for the fire service in Albany, with numerous critical issues on the docket.

A priority for the fire service this session involves ensuring that volunteer firefighters who are sick or injured in the course of their volunteer firefighting service receive the same benefits and compensation as other workers, including paid first responders, across the state.

Under the current standards, a volunteer firefighter injured in the line of duty receives compensation far below that of other workers injured in New York. Volunteer emergency responses can be dangerous and life-threatening situations. This legislation would provide parity for the state’s volunteer firefighters and ensure they have the safety net they deserve to assist with bills and time missed from paying jobs while recovering from injuries received in the line of duty.

New York’s volunteer firefighters, which respond to a majority of the emergency calls in the State, save not only lives and property, but also billions in taxpayer dollars. According to a recently released

FASNY economic impact study, these volunteers help New York taxpayers save $4.7 billion annually through their services. This translates to $70,368,239 saved each year in Monroe County.

Other priority FASNY legislation for 2023 includes:

•Ongoing Recruitment and Retention Efforts

– Several pieces of legislation in Albany that would acknowledge the service of volunteer firefighters with increased benefits and incentives which include legislation that would provide a state-funded stipend to new volunteer firefighters for completing foundational basic firefighting training courses, as well as advocating income tax credit provisions for volunteer firefighters and allowing the state’s volunteers to combine this income tax credit with a recently expanded local property tax exemption program for volunteers.

•Public Safety and Building Code Compliance

Issues – A group of legislative initiatives related to keeping the public and first responders safe. The legislative package includes updating fire and building codes, supporting code enforcement efforts, amending the penal code to add endangering the welfare of occupants, fire and emergency personnel, and ensuring the safe use of lithium-ion batteries. Provided information

“Lake Effect Blues.” The comedy will be presented again the weekend of April 28 and 29. Tickets will be available at the door; $10 general admission, $8 seniors (age 65+), and $25 per one-family household. Provided information and photos.

Shannon Granville enjoying the view of cherry blossoms along the Sumida River in eastern Tokyo.

The weekend of April 14 and 15, volunteers from the Brockport Kiwanis Club served desserts and beverages to patrons at the Brockport United Methodist Church, in support of the BUM Players theatrical group during their latest production,

SUNY Brockport named College of Distinction

SUNY Brockport has been recognized for excellence in undergraduate education by Colleges of Distinction. To achieve recognition as a College of Distinction, SUNY Brockport went through a vetting and interview process that focused on four distinctions: engaged students, great teaching, vibrant community, and successful outcomes.

“When we focus all of our attention on how schools stack up against one another, we lose track of what really matters: the students themselves,” said Wes Creel, Founder of Colleges of Distinction. “Every student has individual needs and their own environment in which they’re most likely to thrive. We want to extend our praise to the schools that prioritize and cater to students’ goals.” SUNY Brockport’s inclusion is informed by the unique ways it commits to achieving success.

Creel continued, “We’re inspired by the ways in which SUNY Brockport immerses students in their fields, all while fostering a welcoming community that will support them through and beyond their college years.”

In addition to achieving the overall College of Distinction status, SUNY Brockport was recognized in eight other categories:

•Public College of Distinction

•New York College of Distinction

SUNY Brockport’s Hartwell Hall. Provided photo.

•Affordable College of Distinction

•Equity & Inclusion College of Distinction

•Business College of Distinction

•Education College of Distinction

•Nursing College of Distinction

•Career Development College of Distinction. Provided information

Monroe County golf courses open for the season

Monroe County’s three public golf courses – Durand Eastman, Genesee Valley and Churchville – opened for the season on April 14.

“Monroe County’s three affordable and accessible public golf courses add to the tremendous quality of life residents here enjoy throughout warmer months,” said County Executive Adam Bello.

In the past year, county golf courses saw more than $1 million in improvements, including:

•Clubhouse bathroom renovations at Genesee Valley and Churchville

•A new irrigation system, landscaping and paving work at the Churchville course

•A new pump station for irrigation at Durand Eastman

•Infrastructure improvements in equipment and work areas.

Free permits for discounted green fees throughout the season are available for seniors over 62, active military, veterans, youth under 17 and golfers with a physician-certified disability. Qualifying residents can apply for a free permit at any pro shop at each of the three county courses.

Tee times may be booked online at www. monroecountyparksgolf.com.

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Chili Art Group holding Spring Show & Sale

The Chili Art Group will present its annual Spring Show & Sale from April 28 through 30 at the Chili Community Center. The show will feature artwork in a variety of media created by group members.

Painting, Pastel, Photography and Mixed Media works will be for sale.

This year, the show will encompass the lobby, corridor and banquet hall and include a gift shop.

The Chili Art Group has been an important part of the Chili community since 1961 and encourages local creative residents to join. The group meets the second and fourth Thursdays of each month from September through April at the new Chili Community Center. Membership information will be available at the show.

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Job seekers and businesses invited to take survey

The New York State Department of Labor (NYSDOL) has launched two statewide surveys designed to help further gauge the real-time needs and challenges faced by job seekers and businesses across New York State.

The job seeker survey is for New Yorkers who are out of work, underemployed, or those considering new employment. The business survey is open to all business owners and Human Resources professionals involved in hiring. Participants are invited to provide input that will help NYSDOL better align worker

skills to meet the needs of the economy and shed light on economic challenges and workforce needs.

Both the job seeker survey and the business survey close at noon on Friday, April 28, 2023 (survey end dates may be extended based on need). Interested participants can take the job seekers survey at https://www.research.net/r/JobSeeker2023 or take the business survey at https://www.research. net/r/BusinessWorkforce2023. Provided information

Operation Safe Stop Day is April 27

The New York Association for Pupil Transportation (NYAPT), a statewide organization dedicated to the support, development, and representation of professionals responsible for the safe and efficient transportation of our school children, is supporting Operation Safe Stop Day – an annual public awareness event to promote school bus safety and educate the public about the dangers of illegally passing a stopped school bus when its red lights are flashing. “Stop on red, our kids are ahead – that’s the Operation Safe Stop motto,” said NYAPT Executive Director David Christopher. “While the main focus is to remind drivers to stop for stopped school buses so we can keep our school children safe, it is important to note that law enforcement across the state will be out in force following yellow school buses and issuing tickets to those drivers who violate the law.”

This year’s Operation Safe Stop takes place Thursday, April 27, and is a cooperative project supported by NYAPT along with the New York State Governor’s Traffic Safety Committee, the New York State Education Department, the New York State School Bus Contractors Association, New York State Bus Distributors Association, the student transportation industry and state, county, city, and local law enforcement agencies.

According to NYAPT’s statewide surveys, an estimated 50,000 drivers in NY illegally pass stopped school buses every day school is in session, endangering students and putting their lives at risk. During Operation Safe Stop Day law enforcement throughout the state will be following school buses and issuing tickets to drivers who illegally pass them.

New York State Vehicle and Traffic law requires all vehicles to come to a full stop when approaching a school bus stopped with red lights flashing. Those lights indicate that a child is either boarding or disembarking a school bus. New York state law prohibits the passing of a school bus that is stopped with red lights flashing regardless of your direction of travel, or even on a multi-lane or divided highway.

NYAPT Executive Director David Christopher added, “Young kids have many worries regarding school, and traveling safely to school shouldn’t be one of them. So please slow down and watch for school buses either stopping or about to stop. Don’t be one of the 50,000 drivers in New York who threaten a child’s life each day by illegally passing a stopped school bus.”

Penalties for a first-time offense of illegally passing a school bus include a fine from $250 to $400, five points on your license and the possibility of 30 days in jail. A second conviction within three years will result in a $600 to $750 fine and up to 180 days in jail; while three or more convictions will result in a fine from $750 to $1,000, mandatory revocation of your driver’s license and up to 180 days in jail.

Additionally, for those school districts and municipalities that choose to use automatic ticketing stop arm cameras on school buses, state law allows fines to be levied on the owner of any vehicle that illegally passes a stopped school bus beginning at $250 for a first violation and up to $300 for subsequent violations. Provided information

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Classes/Workshops/Webinars

•The RMSC presents Science on the Edge lectures giving attendees the opportunity to meet and learn from experts. On Friday, April 28, Greener Days Ahead, from 7 to 8 p.m. Join Tonya Noel Stevens in a conversation focused on deepening our connection with the land, mammals, and each other. The speaker will use an intersectional environmentalist lens to teach attendees how to become more aligned with what connects us all. For information and tickets, go to https://rmsc. org/events/science-on-the-edge-lectures/.

Donations Needed

•Ferris-Goodridge American Legion Auxiliary Unit #330 and Howard Hanna Realtors are sponsoring a food collection to benefit the Spencerport Ecumenical Food Shelf on Saturday, May 6, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Howard Hanna parking lot, 421 South Union Street, Spencerport. The first 100 people bringing in food will receive a ticket to get a free hot dog and chips, donated by Howard Hanna. Auxiliary members will be handing out coloring books and information about the poppy. Poppies will be available for distribution and donations will help the Ecumenical Food Shelf and programs for veterans and their families.

Events

•The BUM Players present a dessert-theater comedy, “Lake Effect Blues,” written and directed by Gary “Turk” Thomas. Performances will be April 28, and 29 at 7:30 p.m. in the Brockport United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall. Donated desserts and beverages will be available during intermission and are included in the ticket cost; $10 general admission, $8 seniors (age 65+), and $25 per one-family household. Tickets are available in the Church Office from 9 a.m. to noon, Monday through Thursday, or at the door on show nights. Tickets may also be reserved by phoning the Church Office at 637-4240 or by calling 261-7381.

•The Chili Art Group’s annual Spring Show & Sale is April 28 to 30 at the Chili Community Center. The show will feature artwork in a variety of media created by group members. Painting, Pastel, Photography and Mixed Media works will be for sale. The show will encompass the lobby, corridor and banquet hall and include a gift shop as well. The Chili Art Group meets the second and fourth Thursdays of each month from September through April at the new Chili Community Center. Membership info will be available at the show.

•Village of Brockport Arbor Day 2023 will be held April 28, 10 a.m., at South Avenue Park. Help greenify the village at this annual tree planting. Ten trees will be planted in a variety of species. Be dressed to dig. Shovel and instructions will be provided.

•Sculptural Ceramic Vessels Exhibit on Sunday, April 30, 1:30 to 4 p.m., at the Greece Museum, 595 Long Pond Road. This one-day exhibition by Daphi Postl, a 23-year-old ceramic artist doing an artist-in-residence program at RIT, shows a series of wheel-thrown ceramic sculptural vessels. Daphi creates large scale vessels ranging in height from a few inches to five feet tall. They are often thrown in sections, then assembled and shaped. This rhythmic, tactile process aids in the winding journey that comes with healing.

Fundraisers

•String Fling, a Brockport Orchestra Performance, will be held April 26 at Brockport High School. Doors open at 6 p.m. and the concert begins at 7 p.m. Free admission. All are welcome. Raffle basket entries open from 6 to 6:45 p.m. Ticket sales are cash only and proceeds benefit the BCSD Orchestra Boosters. For information, email brockportorchestraboosters@gmail.com.

•Friends of the Parma Public Library Book Sale on Thursday, April 27, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Friday, April 28, noon to 6 p.m; Saturday, April 29, grocery bag day ($3) 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Parma Public Library, 7 West Avenue, Hilton. Thousands of used books – fiction, history, bios, kids, how to’s, gardening, humor, and more, plus DVDs, CDs, & puzzles. Become a “Friend” of the Library.

•Spring Rummage Sale at Riga Church, 7057

Chili-Riga Center Road, Churchville (Rt.33A @ Rt.36), on April 28 and 29. Preview Sale on April 28 from 3 to 7 p.m., with a $5 entrance donation (deducted from your purchase or thank you for your donation). The sale runs from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on April 29 with a selection of clean and budget-friendly décor items, clothes, furniture pieces, linens, glassware and kitchen goods.

•Spring Book Sale on Saturday, April 29, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Buckman’s Plaza lower level, 2590 West Ridge Road. Selections include: Children’s books, non-fiction, fiction, mystery, adventure and romance. Bring your own bag. Masking is optional. Sponsored by the Friends of the Greece Public Library.

•Cash Bash on Saturday, April 29, 1 to 5 p.m., at Ferris-Goodridge Post #330, 691 Trimmer Road, Spencerport. Tickets are $20 each and are available at the Post and at the door. Chances to win cash prizes, strip loin, shrimp, and scratch off tickets. Free snacks and Genny draft beer. 70-inch TV and gas card tickets also available for $5 each.

•Spring Chicken Barbecue on Saturday, May 6, at Bergen United Methodist Church, 27 South Lake Avenue (Rt. 19), Bergen. Menu includes BBQ half

chicken, macaroni salad, beans, applesauce, and a cookie. Tickets are $14 each. This is a drivethru only event from 4:30 p.m. until sold out. Pay when you pick up your dinner(s). Reservations are strongly recommended as dinners sell out quickly. For more information or to make a reservation, call the church office at 585-494-1312.

•New to You Sale at Churchville United Methodist Church, 24 West Buffalo Street, Churchville, on Thursday, May 4 from 4 to 6 p.m.; Friday, May 5, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.; and Saturday, May 6, from 9 a.m. to noon ($5 bag sale). Lots of household goods, clothing, toys, collectibles, antiques.

•The Lions Club of Chili is holding a Geranium Sale on May 12 and 13. Red, white, pink, salmon, purple, and variegated red Martha Washington geraniums are available for $2.25 each or a flat of 20 for $42. Hanging baskets are $27 each with a choice of 12-inch Garden Geranium (red, pink, salmon, purple) or 10-inch New Guinea Impatiens (red, pink, purple, white). Deadline to preorder is May 6; call 732-4757, 414-2400, or 7047265. Drive-thru pick up for pre-orders on May 12 from 1 to 5 p.m. and May 13 from 8:30 a.m. to noon behind the new Community Center, 3237 Chili Avenue.

•Craft Show on August 19 at Ferris Goodridge Post #330, 691 Trimmer Road, Spencerport. Vendor spaces available; applications need to be turned in by June 30. Proceeds to go towards service dogs for veterans. Call Courtney at 607-7250337 for information.

Government Meetings

•Assemblyman Steve Hawley (139th District) is holding mobile office hours at the GCC Batavia Campus, Conable Technology Building, Room T124, on Tuesday, April 25, from 1 to 3 p.m. Members of Hawley’s staff will be on hand to help constituents with their needs.

•Chili: Library Board of Trustees – April 25, 6 p.m., at 3237 Chili Avenue, New Community Center; Zoning Board of Appeals – April 25, 7 p.m., at the Town Hall, Main Meeting Room.

•Churchville: Board of Trustees – April 24, 7 p.m., at Municipal Building, 23 E. Buffalo Street.

•Clarkson: Town Board – April 25, 6 p.m., at Town Hall, 3710 Lake Road.

•Hamlin: Conservation Board – April 24, 7 p.m.; Town Board – April 26, 7 p.m., at the Town Hall, 1658 Lake Road.

•Riga: Conservation Board – April 24, 7 p.m.

•Sweden: Planning Board – April 24, 7 p.m.; Town Board – April 25, 6 p.m. at the Town Office, 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 585423-9700 x304 or visit www.cscrochester.org for information.

•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.

•Community Hygiene Bank distribution on May 6, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Jubilee Christian Church, 3565 Lake Road North, Brockport. Families and individuals of all ages in need who reside in the Brockport School District and SUNY Brockport students are eligible and can receive personal care items and cleaning products. Bring photo ID and proof of residency. Receive an admission ticket for a personal care box through the “intake process” starting in the parking lot at 11 a.m. For information, call 637-8530 or email info@ jubileechristianny.org.

Historical

•The Clarkson Historical Society will host speaker Peter Jablonski of Peter J’s Antiques and Collectibles on Tuesday, May 2, at 7 p.m. in the Clarkson Academy, 8343 West Ridge Road. He will speak on “Time Capsule in Your Backyard,” an intriguing presentation on treasures of the past excavated from privies or outhouse pits in the WNY area. The talk will cover how to locate a privy, why garbage was thrown in them, history of local glasshouses, and how to date bottles. Free and open to the public.

•Genesee Community College History Club hosts a Historical Horizons Lecture on Wednesday, May 3, at 7 p.m. in room T102 of the Conable Technology Building on the Batavia Campus. Associate Professor Derek Maxfield will discuss “Man of Fire: William Tecumseh Sherman in the Civil War.” A brief book talk by Maxfield will be followed by a panel discussion with authors of the appendices of the book. Free and open to the public.

•The Greece Historical Society is holding a presentation by Peter Wisbey on “The Early Years of Genesee Country Village & Museum.” It will be held Tuesday, May 9, 7 p.m., at the Greece Public Library, 2 Vince Tofany Boulevard. Registration is required to attend. Log into Greece Public Library at https://www.greecepubliclibrary.org/ then click on Events, then Calendar, then May 9, or call 585-225-8951.

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. ABC Storytime is every Monday at 10:30 a.m. to read, talk, sing and play your way through the alphabet. Digital Literacy of Rochester will be at the library every Monday from noon to 3 p.m. providing help with devices, internet and software applications. Coronation Celebration program is Saturday, April 22, at 11 a.m. Create fancy fascinators, share English tea and desserts, and learn about coronation traditions and trivia. Chef Liz will be doing a Southern Cooking demonstration, inspired by Where the Crawdads Sing, on Saturday, May 6 at 11 a.m. Samples will be served. Card-making program for teens and adults is Tuesday, May 9, at 6:30 p.m. Cookbook Club is Thursday, May 11, at 6:30 p.m. Adult Book Club is Wednesday, May 17, at 2 p.m. May’s book is The Discovery of Witches by Deborah Harkness. Registration is required for most programs. For more information, call 9642320, go to hamlinlibraryny.org or visit the library’s Facebook page.

•Parma Public Library, 7 West Avenue, Hilton is holding the following events (no registration unless indicated): Toddler Play Time – Monday, April 24, 10 to 11 a.m., geared towards children ages 2 to 3. Writer’s Room – Tuesday, April 25, 6:30 to 7:45 p.m., for adults who enjoy writing. The beginning of each meeting will include time to free write or work on a prompt. Sharing is encouraged, but not required. Identity Theft & Your Financial Life (online program) – Wednesday, April 26, 6:30 to 8 p.m., register to receive Zoom link. Presented by Brie Harrison, volunteer with the Foundation for Women’s Financial Empowerment, the program will review steps to take to prevent identity theft, monitor your credit, as well as actions if your information has been stolen. Sponsored by the Friends of the Parma Public Library. Find It in the Finger Lakes Travelogue – Friday, April 28, 2 to 3 p.m., please register. Join Lisa Wemett and Terry Mulee for adventures discovering state parks and waterfalls, food and beverages, art and history, and hidden gems in the Finger Lakes. Sponsored by the Friends of the Parma Public Library. Tween Book Club Discussion – Friday, April 28, 4:30 to 5:30 p.m., for youth ages 8 to 12, register to reserve a seat. This month’s book is Freddie vs. the Family Curse by Tracy Baduo. Movement Storytime – Saturday, April 29, 10:30 to 11:15 a.m., recommended for ages 3 to 6 with a caregiver. This storytime is dedicated to stretching, stories, and mindful breathing exercises. Dress comfy and bring along a towel or mat to lay on. 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. National Library Week Special Storytime – Wednesday, April 26, 2 to 3 p.m., geared towards preschool aged children, but siblings welcome. Soda & Study* – Thursday, April 27, 4 to 5 p.m., for teens, registration recommended. Take a study break with the Seymour Soda Fountain. Mix and match flavors, syrups, and juices to create a brain-boosting beverage. Stay the whole time and study or drop in on your way to the Teen Space. ROC City Eclipse 2024 – Thursday April 27, 6:30 to 7 p.m. Join NASA Solar System Ambassador Jim Porter to discover the exciting, once in a lifetime opportunity that awaits us in April 2024. In Stitches* – Friday, April 28, noon to 2 p.m., Lorraine D’Angelo and Leslie Boedicker will be teaching how to use a sewing machine to make a bag. Fabric available, but you may prefer to bring your own. You will need 1/4 yard for the bag and 3/8 yard for the lining. After Hours Musicals and Mischief – Saturday, April 29, 7 to 10 p.m., $25 per person. Call the library for details.

Meetings

•Hilton Apple Fest Committee meets April 24 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 the fourth Thursday of the month (April 27) at 7 p.m. All meetings are held at the Hamlin Morton Walker Fire District Building, 1521 Lake Road, Hamlin.

School Boards

•Churchville-Chili Central School District Board of Education meets Tuesday, April 25, at 139 Fairbanks Road, Churchville (Entrance 24 or 26).

Work Session at 6 p.m. in Professional Development Room A. Regular Board of Education meeting at 7 p.m. in the Administrative Board Room.

•The Spencerport Board of Education will meet at 6 p.m., on Tuesday, April 25, for a Business Meeting. Check the district website for details.

Volunteer Opportunities

•The Friends of Hamlin Beach State Park (FOHBSP) will be hosting the annual “I Love My Park Day” on Saturday, May 6, from 9 a.m. to noon. Spend a morning enhancing and helping prepare Hamlin Beach State Park for the upcoming spring and summer season. Sign up at ptny. org/ilovemypark. If interested in joining the FOHBSP, email fohbsp@gmail.com and follow them at facebook.com/fohbsp.

12th annual ‘I Love My Park Day’

The Friends of Hamlin Beach State Park (FOHBSP) will be hosting the 12th annual “I Love My Park Day” on Saturday, May 6, from 9 a.m. to noon. All are welcome to volunteer to spend a morning enhancing and helping prepare Hamlin Beach State Park for the

upcoming spring and summer season. Sign up at ptny.org/ilovemypark.

If interested in joining the FOHBSP, email fohbsp@gmail.com and follow them at facebook.com/fohbsp.

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Steve Majors to present SUNY Brockport’s 2023 Art of Fact Reading

Steve Majors is the author of High Yella: A Modern Family Memoir. Kirkus Reviews called it “A brave reckoning with multiple questions of identity, class, family, race, and other thorny issues.” As part of SUNY Brockport’s Writers Forum, Majors will present the 2023 Art of Fact Reading on Wednesday, April 26, 7:30 p.m., at Brockport Downtown, Rochester Educational Opportunity Center, 161 Chestnut Street, Rochester. The event will also be livestreamed on YouTube, https://www.youtube. com/watch?v=xFZZqoKpL8U.

Majors grew up in rural Western New York. He was the youngest of five kids raised by a single mother.

His work is inspired by his experience as a white appearing, mixed-race child in an all Black family and life as a gay man raising two Black daughters in an interracial, interfaith family.

Steve Majors

Majors’ writing has appeared in the New York Times, Washington Post, NBC Think, Huffington Post, and Medium. Provided information and photo

Hilton CSD Board of Education adopts $99.4 M Budget Proposal for 2023-24

At its regular meeting on April 11, the Hilton Central School District Board of Education adopted a $99,383,572 budget proposal for the 2023-24 school year. This is an 8.04 percent increase from last year’s budget, which, if approved by voters, will result in an estimated 19.61 percent tax rate decrease in Clarkson; a 5.43 percent decrease in Greece; a 4.45 percent increase in Hamlin; and a 7.89 percent increase in Parma.

The tax bill for a home valued at $100,000 in all four towns will see a decrease of $105 due to projected equalization rates. Clarkson’s equalization rate is projected to increase from 85 percent to 100 percent. In Greece, the equalization rate is projected to remain at 86 percent. In Hamlin, the equalization rate is projected to drop from 74 percent to 67 percent. And in Parma, the equalization rate is projected to drop from 81 percent to 71 percent.

The proposed property tax levy increase is zero.

“Thank you to the Board of Education; the budget development teams; Assistant Superintendent for Business Adam Geist, and the Business Office for developing a proposed budget that restores staffing, support, and opportunities for students and has a zero percent tax levy increase to our community,” said Superintendent Dr. Casey Kosiorek. “The proposed spending plan aligns with the feedback our community shared in the strategic planning process and anchors directly to our mission.”

The ballot also will include a Bus Purchase Proposition in the amount of $1,412,707 for seven (7) 65-passenger school buses at an estimated maximum cost of $170,931 each and two (2) 30-

passenger school buses at an estimated maximum cost of $108,095 each. Hilton CSD’s cost of bus purchases, including interest, is reimbursed by the state at the rate of 86.2 percent.

Voters will select two board members to serve three-year terms. The terms of Maryanne Chaffee and Brian O’Connor will expire June 30. The candidates are Kaylee Bennett, Lynda Donovan, Melissa Levato, Jack Palmeri, Kristine Price and Mike Zillioux. A Meet the Candidates Night will be held Tuesday, May 2, at 6 p.m. in the Hilton High School auditorium. A livestream will be available on the Hilton CSD YouTube channel and instructions on how to join will be posted at Hilton. k12.ny.us.

Budget details are available at Hilton.k12.ny.us/Budget. A budget newsletter will be mailed to residents in May. The budget hearing will be held Tuesday, May 9, at 7 p.m. in the Quest Elementary School auditorium.

The Budget Vote and Board of Education Election will be held Tuesday, May 16, from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. All district residents may vote at Parma Town Hall, 1300 Hilton Parma Corners Road, Hilton. Polls are handicap accessible. To vote, one must be a U.S. citizen, at least 18 years of age, a Hilton Central School District resident for at least 30 days prior to vote and not otherwise prohibited from voting under Election Law Section 5-106. Voters registered with the County Board of Elections are registered with the district. Qualified voters not registered with the County must present one form of proof of residency (i.e., driver’s license, non-drivers ID, utility bill).

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death notices

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•Gitsis, Stergios “Stevie,” died April 15, 2023. Predeceased by his wife, Dorothea. Survived by his children, Nikolas (Lia Katrina) Gitsis and Angela (Michael) Hetelekides; grandchildren, Eleftherios, Stergios, Dorothea, and Kalliope; brothers, Jerry and Christos Gitsis; sister in law, Ekaterini Petalas; and several nieces, nephews, dear friends and family in Greece. Stevie was well known in the Rochester and Southern Tier area for his many years as the owner of landmark diners including Gitsis Texas Hots of Rochester and Silverlake Family Restaurant in Warsaw, NY.

Funeral Service was held April 20 at Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church, 962 East Avenue, Rochester, NY 14607. Interment, Grove Place Cemetery. Donations can be made to the Alzheimer’s Association or to the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church in his memory. Arrangements entrusted to the Leo M. Bean and Sons Funeral Home, Chili.

•Kenney, Deborah M., died April 15, 2023, at age 66. Predeceased by her parents, Sheila (Fleming) Kenney and James T. Kenney. Survived by her sons, David (DeDe) Burns and Daniel Burns; her brother, Darrin (Trina) Kenney; grandchildren, Lorelai, Charlie, Danilo, Simon and Glen; niece, Justine Kenney; nephew, Ethan Kenney; cousins, David Chugg and Linda (Chugg) Rhoda; and many more extended family and friends. Debbie’s hobbies included reading, quilting, thrift store shopping and volunteering at Genesee Country Museum.

Graveside Service for family and friends was held at Garland Cemetery, 7743 West Ridge Road, Brockport, Saturday, April 22 at 11 a.m. Donations can be made to the Mt. Carmel House, 288 Frisbee Hill Road, Hilton, NY 14468 in her memory. Arrangements entrusted to the Fowler Funeral Home, Inc., Brockport.

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•Rowley, Marjorie K., died April 12, 2023 at age 104. She was predeceased by her husband, George Rowley and her great-grandson, Joshua LaDue. She is survived by her children, Sharon (David) LaDue and David (Tammy Mault) Rowley; her grandchildren, Todd (Dawn) LaDue, Steven (Nikki) LaDue, Nicole (Fabiano Sarra) Rowley; her five greatgrandchildren; and her nieces and nephews. Marjorie was the daughter of Reginald and Myrtle Knapp. She was born on August 6, 1918. She was a secretary for her husband’s plumbing business, George N. Rowley Plumbing and Heating. She enjoyed birdwatching and family get-togethers. Services and Interment will be held privately at the convenience of the family. Donations can be made to the Parma Public Library, 7 West Avenue, Hilton, NY 14468 in her memory. Arrangements entrusted to the Thomas E. Burger Funeral Home, Hilton.

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•Kelly, Anne M., died suddenly April 13, 2023. Survived by her loving husband of 56 years, Kevin; children, Sean (Marjorie), Brian (Colleen), Kevin (Cindy), Dan (Sara), Michael (Andrea), Beth (Mike) Letters, Tim and Erin (Chris) Amesbury; 30 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; sister, Patricia Kelly; brother, Paul (Betsy) Lazarek; sister-in-law, Patricia (Frank) Dardiz; and several nieces, nephews and dear friends. Anne was known for her strong faith and deep love of her husband and family. Anne loved cooking and hosting large gatherings. She was famous with the grandkids for her jello pops and her treasure hunts at Beach Lake which was her “Happy Place.” She was an avid sports fan, especially her beloved Mets and Bills.

Her Funeral Mass was celebrated April 17 at St. Pius Tenth Church, Chili. Donations can be made to Open Door Mission or The School of the Holy Childhood in her memory.

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brockport central school district

ANNUAL BUDGET PRESENTATION AND BUDGET VOTE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the annual budget presentation of the inhabitants of Brockport Central School District, Brockport, New York, qualified to vote at school meetings in said district, will be held at the Fred W. Hill School cafetorium, Allen Street, Brockport, New York, on Tuesday, May 2, 2023, at 5:30 p.m., for the transaction of such business as is authorized by the Education Law.

NOTICE IS ALSO GIVEN, that a copy of the statements of the amount of money which will be required for the ensuing year for the school purposes, specifying the several purposes and the amount for each, may be obtained by any taxpayer in the district during the fourteen (14) days immediately preceding the annual meeting except Saturday, Sunday or holidays at each of the following schools in which school is maintained during the hours of 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., viz: Brockport Central High School, A.D. Oliver Middle School, Elizabeth Barclay School, John J. Ginther School, and Fred W. Hill School.

NOTICE IS ALSO GIVEN, that petitions nominating candidates for the office of member of the Board of Education must be filed in the Office of the Clerk of the District between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. not later than the thirtieth day preceding the school election on Tuesday, May 16, 2023, to wit: to be filed not later than April 17, 2023.

The following vacancies to be filled on the Board of Education: Two (2), five-year terms, 2023-2028. Petitions must be directed to the Clerk of the District, must be signed by at least twenty-five (25) qualified voters of the district, must state the residence of each signer, and shall state the name and residence of the candidate. Said petitions shall not describe any specific vacancy upon the Board of Education for which the candidate is nominated. Petitions are available at the Clerk’s Office/Business Office, District Office Building, 40 Allen Street, Brockport, New York. Candidates for the Board of Education are required by law to file sworn statements of campaign expenses. An initial statement must be filed at least 30 days before the election, a second statement must be filed on or before the fifth day preceding the election and a final statement must be filed within 20 days after the election. Information on this procedure may be obtained from the District Clerk.

NOTICE IS ALSO GIVEN, that on Tuesday, May 16, 2023, same being the Tuesday 14 days following the day on which the annual budget presentation of the district is held, voting will be held in the Technology and Training Center, 40 Allen Street, Building 800, Brockport, New York, in said District, between the hours of 6:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m., to fill the above designated vacancies on the Board of Education.

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Orrin Van Orden

Hamlin, New York: Passed away on, April 16, 2023 at the age of 87.

Predeceased by his parents, Frederick and Mildred Van Orden; brother and two sisters.

He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Gwynne; children, Toma (Greg) and Lonnie; grandchildren, Chris (Kerri) and Matt (Brianna), Nick (Sara) and Natalie and their mother, Amy; great-grandchildren, Ben, Lillie and Mia Orrin; many nieces, nephews and cousins.

The family would like to thank the hospice staff who helped to make Orrin comfortable in his last days. And a special thank you to Kelly and Scott. Their devotion to Orrin will always be remembered.

Orrin’s Celebration of Life will be determined.

Contributions may be made to a hospice facility of your choice in Orrin’s memory.

To share a memory please visit: www.NewcomerRochester.com

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•Statt, John A., died April 11, 2023 at age 96. Survived by children, Bonnie Mosakowski, Ronald (Patti) Statt and Sharon Kloesz; six grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and two siblings, Jane Richardson and Joseph Statt.

Family and friends may call at the Leo M. Bean and Sons Funeral Home, Sunday, April 23 from 1 to 4 p.m. His Funeral Mass will be celebrated Monday, April 24 at 11 a.m. at the Parish of the Holy Family (St. Jude’s Church), 4100 Lyell Road, Gates. Interment, Holy Ghost Cemetery.

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•Quinn, Timothy Brian, died April 12, 2023, at age 78. Timothy is predeceased by his parents, Gladys (Tapley) Quinn and William Quinn; brothers, William, Gerald, and Gary. He is survived by his loving wife of 50 years, Carol; daughters, Nicole, and Noelle (Quinn) Brown; son-in-law, Johnny Brown; sister-in-law, Yvonne Quinn; grandsons, Christopher and Matthew Brown; nephews and cousins. Tim was a US Army veteran. He enjoyed auto racing and sitting by Black Creek and the canal on warm summer days.

Interment, April 18 at Creekside Cemetery. His Memorial Service was celebrated on Saturday, April 22, at 2 p.m. at Ogden Presbyterian Church, 2400 South Union Street, Spencerport. Arrangements entrusted to Walker Brothers Funeral Home, Spencerport.

NOTICE IS ALSO GIVEN, that at the same time and place as said election, to wit: on May 16, 2023, at the Technology and Training Center, 40 Allen Street, Building 800, Brockport, New York, in said District, the annual budget and appropriation and expenditure of $609,000 from the 2021 Bus Purchase Capital Reserve Fund (established by the voters on May 18, 2021) will be voted upon, and that said budget approval and capital reserve fund expenditure shall be designated as Proposition No.1 on the voting machine.

NOTICE IS HEREBY FURTHER GIVEN, that Proposition No. 1 will appear on the ballot labels of the voting machines used at said meeting in the following abbreviated form:

PROPOSITION NO. 1

Shall the following resolution be adopted, to wit: Resolved, that the Board of Education of the Brockport Central School District, Brockport, New York, be and hereby is authorized to expend necessary funds to meet expenditures for the fiscal year 2023-2024 and to levy the necessary tax therefore and to appropriate and expend $609,000 from the 2021 Bus Purchase Capital Reserve Fund, be approved?

AND NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN, that at the same time and place a vote, will be taken upon the following resolutions, which will be respectively designated as Proposition No. 2 and Proposition No. 3 on the voting machine:

PROPOSITION NO. 2

Shall the following resolution be adopted, to wit: Resolved that the Board of Education of the Brockport Central School District is hereby authorized to establish a Capital Reserve Fund pursuant to Section 3651 of the Education Law (to be known as the “2023 Bus Purchase Capital Reserve Fund”), with the purpose of such fund being to finance the purchase of school buses, vehicles and equipment that would be eligible for financing under the Local Finance Law, and costs incidental thereto, the ultimate amount of such fund to be $7,300,000 plus earnings thereon, the probable term of such fund to be ten (10) years, but such fund shall continue in existence until liquidated in accordance with the Education Law or until the funds are exhausted, and the sources from which the funds shall be obtained for such Reserve are (i) amounts from budgetary appropriations from time to time, and (ii) unappropriated fund balance made available by the Board of Education from time to time, and (iii) New York State Aid received and made available by the Board of Education from time to time, all as permitted by law.

PROPOSITION NO. 3

Shall the following resolution be adopted, to wit: Resolved that the Board of Education of the Brockport Central School District is hereby authorized to establish a Capital Reserve Fund pursuant to Section 3651 of the Education Law (to be known as the “2023 Building Capital Reserve Fund”), with the purpose of such fund being to finance construction, reconstruction, rehabilitation, repair, improvement and equipping of school buildings and facilities and site improvements, and costs incidental thereto,

the ultimate amount of such fund to be $14,700,000, plus earnings thereon, the probable term of such fund to be 10 years, but such fund shall continue in existence until liquidated in accordance with the Education Law or until the funds are exhausted, and the sources from which the funds shall be obtained for such Reserve are (i) amounts from budgetary appropriations from time to time, and (ii) unappropriated fund balance made available by the Board of Education from time to time, and (iii) New York State Aid received and made available by the Board of Education from time to time, all as permitted by law.

NOTICE IS ALSO GIVEN, that absentee ballots may be obtained between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, except holidays, from the District Clerk, commencing April 18, 2023. Absentee ballots must be received by the District Clerk no later than 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 16, 2023. A list to whom absentee ballots are issued will be available for inspection by qualified voters of the district in the office of the District Clerk on each of the five days prior to the day of the election, except Saturdays and Sundays, and such list will also be posted at the polling place at the election.

NOTICE IS ALSO GIVEN, that applications for military absentee ballots for qualified Military voters may be obtained between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, except holidays, from the District Clerk. A military voter may designate a preference to receive a military ballot application/ballot by mail, facsimile transmission, or electronic mail in their request for such military ballot application. If a military voter does not designate a preference, the school district shall transmit the military ballot application and/or military ballot by mail. All military ballots must be received in the office of the District Clerk no later than 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 16, 2023.

NOTICE IS ALSO GIVEN, that qualified voters of the district, shall be entitled to vote at the annual vote and election. A qualified voter is one who is (1) a citizen of the United States, (2) eighteen (18) years of age or older, and (3) a resident within the district for a period of thirty (30) days preceding the vote and election. The district requires all persons offering to vote at the budget vote and election to provide one (1) form of proof of residency pursuant to Education Law §2018-c. Such forms may include a valid driver’s license, a non-driver identification card, or a voter registration card. Upon proof of residency, the school district requires all persons offering to vote to provide their signature, printed name, and address.

The School District Clerk is hereby authorized to amend the notice of the Annual District Meeting from time to time as, in his or her discretion, such amendment may be required.

By order of the Board of Education of the Brockport Central School District

Debra Moyer District Clerk Brockport Central School

Spring has Sprung!

We are open EVERY day!!

• House made soups and weekly changing specials!

• Irish fare and American favorite comfort foods

• Rotating draft selections and monthly craft cocktails!

• Outdoor seating in the warmer months!

• Live Music every Saturday and Open Mic night every Thursday 7-9pm ($5 Drafts 6-9pm every

On April 5, the Brockport Lions Club assembled and delivered 57 bags of food to area families in need. Names were provided by Brockport CSD and the Brockport Food Shelf. Life Solutions in Hamlin, the Brockport Food Shelf, and Chet the bread man all donated food to the cause and the Lions Club purchased over $1,100 worth of additional food to fill out the menu. Pictured are the food cases before the bags were assembled. For more information on the Brockport Lions Club, contact President Jim Detar at 585-298-0239. Provided information and photo.

Library Director Christine Gates (right), with Grace Lagnese in front of the shelving unit she built as part of her Eagle project.

Hamlin girl’s Eagle project benefits Hamlin Public Library

Grace Lagnese of Scouts BSA Troop 813 completed her required community service to attain the distinction of becoming an Eagle Scout. Troop 813 is a BSA girl troop that meets in Spencerport and welcomes girls on the west side of Rochester.

The Hamlin Public Library was the recipient of Grace’s project. Grace constructed a shelving unit using the measurements of the space and a sample of the wood color the library provided for the finish. The shelving unit was placed in the children’s area and will house creativity kits for children and teens. Lowes in Brockport donated the supplies.

Grace also thought of an innovative way to add a seed library. She cut and sewed canvas into four panels with pockets for seed packets. The panels attach onto an existing magazine rack at the front of the library.

Grace is Troop 813’s first Eagle Scout. She passed her Board of Review on April 13. Provided information and photos

Karen Kinter named CEO of Oak Orchard Health

Karen Kinter has officially been appointed CEO of Oak Orchard Health (OOH), having served as Interim CEO since September 2022. “We are thrilled that Karen will be leading our health centers. She brings with her 20 years of Executive Leadership experience and dedication to serving underserved patients,” said Karen Watt, Chair of the OOH Board.

Karen is a seasoned healthcare executive with more than 20 years in the industry and vast experience establishing, stabilizing, and growing healthcare organizations. She has worked extensively with Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHC). Before joining Oak Orchard, Karen served as CEO of Regional Health Services (RHS) FQHC and Vice President of Specialty Revenue Programs at Rochester Regional located in Rochester, where she had financial,

operational, and strategic responsibility for programs across a large health system.

The RHS FQHC program serves more than 90,000 patients at over 20 locations. In this role, she successfully launched and expanded multiple initiatives to expand access for patients. Additionally, she led the system-wide federal 340B pharmacy program and the business office for the College of Health to focus on developing career paths for nursing professionals and was awarded numerous grants to help grow and sustain services for underserved populations

Prior to joining RRH Karen worked at Anthony Jordan Health Center. And before this, she spent more than 10 years with Oak Orchard as the Chief Financial Officer.

A native of Orleans County, Karen earned her undergraduate degree from Medaille College and a Master of Business Administration from the Simon School of Business at the University of Rochester.

“I live in Orleans County with my family and understand its healthcare needs. OOH is poised to take the lead for a healthier community. We have many great community partners that I am looking forward to collaborating with to make us all stronger,” said Karen Kinter, CEO, of Oak Orchard Health.

Learn more about Oak Orchard Health at www.oakorchardhealth. org.

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Karen Kinter

Brockport Bridge Update

According to the Village of Brockport, the Park Avenue bridge work is tentatively scheduled for completion on May 6, 2023, and the Main Street bridge is tentatively scheduled to close for repairs and rehab on May 15, 2023. Provided information and photo.

Clarkson Historical Society program

The Clarkson Historical Society will host speaker Peter Jablonski of Peter J’s Antiques and Collectibles on Tuesday, May 2, at 7 p.m. in the Clarkson Academy. He will speak on “Time Capsule in Your Backyard,” an intriguing presentation on treasures of the past excavated from privies or outhouse pits in the Western New York area.

The talk will cover how to locate a privy, why garbage was thrown in them, history of local glasshouses, and how to date bottles. Visit his website at www.antiquesbuffalony.com.

The Clarkson Academy is located at 8343 West Ridge Road. Admission to the talk is free and the public is invited.

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7:00 pm to 10:00 pm

per person. Purchase ahead or at the door.

A cabaret performance by Gary Simboli; with wine and appetizers, a live auction, raffles and of course, socializing with friends and neighbors. We will also unveil our Donor Wall, honoring contributors from 2021 and 2022. For more information please call the Seymour Library at (585) 637-1050 or check our website at www.seymourlibraryweb.org

After Hours 2023 is sponsored by: The Foundation of the Seymour Library . Seymour Library 161 East Ave., Brockport, NY 14420

Christopher MitChell Funeralhomes

Issue Date: Sunday, May 7

Ad Deadline: Monday, May 1

Tips to help homeowners avoid home improvement scams

The New York Department of State’s Division of Consumer Protection (DCP) has released a comprehensive guide with tips to help homeowners avoid home improvement scams (https://on.ny. gov/3mBoZhG). Home improvement scams have consistently ranked as one of the top five consumer complaints from New Yorkers. DCP receives hundreds of complaints each year regarding home contractors’ poor workmanship, overcharges, unfinished work and failure to show up or complete the job.

“As the warmer weather approaches, many New York consumers are beginning to think about planning repair and improvement projects to spruce up their homes, and at the same time, fraudulent contractors are looking for homeowners to scam,” Secretary of State Robert J. Rodriguez said. “These scammers will often take your money and leave you and your home worse off than when you started, but there are ways to protect yourself from these common home improvement scams. Following our simple tips, like shopping around, checking references and knowing your rights, can help you spot the difference between a potential scam and a contractor you can trust.”

Tips to prevent home improvement scams:

•Shop around – Get at least three estimates that include detailed information about the materials and services to be provided for the job, as well as the project timeline.

•Get references and check them – Ask friends and neighbors for contractors they recommend. Always contact references provided to you. Speak directly to former customers and ask to see examples of prior work.

•Know the codes – Check with your town or county about permit requirements and the applicable building codes. Be sure you or your contractor obtain the necessary permits.

•Take advantage of professional associations – Local home builder associations may offer to recommend reputable contractors and provide support if there’s a dispute with the recommended contractor.

•Get it in writing – Insist on a written contract that includes a description of the work to be completed, the timeline, price and payment schedule. Request that any changes to the contract be in writing.

•Never pay the full price upfront – Establish a payment schedule tied to the completion of specific stages of the job. Withhold final payment until the entire project is completed to your satisfaction.

•Before final payment – Hold final payment until you complete a final walkthrough, approve of all the completed work and all required inspections and certificates of occupancy are delivered.

•Know your rights – You have three days to cancel after signing a contract for home improvements. All cancellations must be in writing.

•Running into problems?

First, speak with your contractor and try to reach a resolution. If a resolution is not possible, file a complaint with your local consumer protection agency, the New York Division of Consumer Protection or the New York State Attorney General.

The New York State Division of Consumer Protection provides resources and education materials to consumers, as well as voluntary mediation services between consumers and businesses. The Consumer Assistance Helpline 1-800-697-1220 is available Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., excluding State Holidays, and consumer complaints can be filed at any time at www.dos.ny.gov/ consumer-protection.

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Stump Grinding - and bush removal, small and large stumps. Call Brian, 585-392-6175.[TFN]

WEDDINGS/ SPECIAL OCCASIONS

Professionally trained soloist, available to add a touch of elegance to your wedding, meeting or social event. Call 585-455-4362. [TFN]

REAL ESTATE

APARTMENTS/ UNFURNISHED RESORT PROPERTIES FOR RENT

Gutters - A.J. Fritz, over 40 years

experience.

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HANDY MEN/ WOMEN

D&K Handyman ServiceDeck, Remodeling, Painting, Flooring, Electrical, Plumbing, Power Washing & more! Fully insured. Call Dave Inclema, 585-455-2593.[5-21]

AUTOMOTIVE

Heather’s

Four aluminum, 12 spoke wheels, from a 2002 Buick LeSabre. $50 each or all four for $175. Call 585-4554361.[TFN]

AUTOS WANTED

Junk Cars, Trucks & Vans Wanted. Higher cash paid for most. Always free pick up! WE ARE NOT AFFILIATED WITH ANY OTHER COMPANY! 585-3055865.[TFN]

RECREATIONAL VEHICLE

For Sale New 2021 RV - Loaded 24’ light weight 4508 Hitch weight 490, 12’ electric awning, outside speakers, power tongue jack, AC, solar prer, 12v refrigerator, spare tire, three large rear windows that open. Reason to sell illness. Easy to tow. Must See. Phone 585-391-3490 leave message. $28,900.[TFN]

Spencerport/Greece. Studio/1 BR apartments, 2 BR House and Mobile homes. Great location on W. Ridge near Manitou. Commercial Building 2,000 sq. ft. Subdividable. 585-3813672.[TFN]

Brockport-WillowbrookeManor. Spacious two bedroom apts. Appliances, carpeting, 24 hr. emergency service, free cable TV, recreation and laundry facilities. 585-637-3400.[TFN]

Three bedroom, 2 bath home in North Cape May, N.J. (10 minutes to the ocean, beaches). Call Keith at 585-4554361.[TFN]

MOVING

GIFT

GOODNIGHT SPENCERPORT

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Wanted Old Toy Trains. (American Flyer, Lionel) and Aurora Slot Cars. Call 585-455-5317.[5-7]

NOTICES

EVENTS/ENTERTAINMENT

Wanted Lawn Tractors, ATV and 4 Wheelers, Generators, that need some work or are in working condition. 585-415-5141.[4-23]

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Brockport Volunteer Ambulance is looking for independent Contractors for Emergency Technicians and Drivers. They get paid once a month to do what you love, and help your neighbors. Email chuckbradybvac@gmail.com or medic2397@yahoo.com for more information: Visit us on our website at www.brockportambulance.org. Non-Emergent call - 585-431-3337. Please leave a detailed message with your name and phone number. We will get back to you as soon as we can. Neighbors Helping Neighbors since 1962.[4-30]

Position

Town of Riga

EMPLoYMEnToPPoRTUniTiES:

PaRT-TiME bUiLdinginSPEcToR/ codEEnfoRcEMEnT officER

The Town of Riga seeks candidates for a part-time (up to 20 hours a week) Building Inspector/Zoning

Please send letter of interest and resume to:

Town Supervisor, Town of Riga 6460 Buffalo Road • Churchville, NY 14428 Resumes will be received through May 5, 2023

2 - CHUrCHvIllE (180-200 Papers)

1 - OGDEN (600 Papers)

1 - PArMA/SPENCErPOrT (700 Papers)

To be eligible for the walking routes, you must be at least 11 years old. If you are still in school, you must provide working papers.

Please call 352-3411 x 123 for further information.

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Town of Riga Highway Department

The Town of Riga has an opening for a Motor Equipment Operator (MEO). Class A CDL license preferred. Class B CDL with Air Brake Endorsement is the minimum qualification. Two years’ experience in the operation of construction tools, equipment, and manual labor minimum. Snow plowing, mechanical aptitude, ability to lift 75 lbs. repeatedly is required. Applicant must be able to work all shifts with 24-hour call-in availability and must be able to work under extreme weather conditions. Applications are available at the Riga Town Hall, 6460 Buffalo Rd., at the Highway Department, 6475 Buffalo Rd. or at www.townofriga.com.

Return completed applications to Town of Riga Highway Department 6475 Buffalo Road 14428 by May 1, 2023.

Canalway Trail System received over 10 million visits during pandemic

The Erie Canalway Trail and the Champlain Canalway Trail continue to receive high levels of use year after year, according to the newly released “Who’s on the Trail 2022: Canalway Trail” report from Parks & Trails New York (PTNY) and the New York State Canal Corporation (NYSCC). PTNY estimates that the Canalway Trail system as a whole receives roughly 3.55 million visits per year, based on longitudinal count data from electronic counters installed at 24 locations along the Erie and Champlain Canalway Trails over the past five years.

“Who’s on the Trail 2022: Canalway Trail” estimates that the 360-mile Erie Canalway Trail between Albany and Buffalo receives approximately 3.37 million visits per year, and the 60-mile Champlain Canalway Trail between Waterford and Whitehall sees about 184,000 visits annually. Use peaked during the shutdowns related to the COVID-19 pandemic, and has remained strong in the years since. Since the onset of the pandemic in 2020, the report estimates that the Canalway Trail system as a whole received more than 10 million visits.

The Canalway Trail system was a vital resource for many New Yorkers during the pandemic, with nearly 80% of the Upstate New York population living within 25 miles of the Erie Canalway Trail. For many communities, the trail served as an outlet for safe, local recreation. Data from this year’s report demonstrates that those who discovered the trail during the height of the pandemic continue to come back, having worked canal recreation into their post-pandemic routines.

Legal Notice

Marsala Family Farm LLC, a domestic Limited Liability Company (LLC) filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on December 7, 2022. NY office location: Monroe County. SSNY is designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of any process against the LLC served upon him/her to the LLC, 1966 Sweden Walker Road, Hilton, NY. General purpose

Legal Notice

Hilton Central School District

2023 PUBLIC HEARING FOR BUDGET PRESENTATION AND ANNUAL HILTON SCHOOL DISTRICT MEETING AND ELECTION

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public hearing of the qualified voters of the Hilton Central School District will be held in the West Avenue/District Office in the QUEST Auditorium, in said District on Tuesday, May 9, 2023, at 7:00 p.m. local time for the presentation of the budget for the fiscal year 2023-2024.

AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Annual Meeting and Election of the qualified voters of the Hilton Central School District, Monroe County, New York, shall be held at the Parma Town Hall, 1300 Parma Corners Road, Hilton, New York on Tuesday, May 16, 2023, between the hours of 6:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m. for the purpose of voting on the appropriation of the necessary funds to meet the estimated expenditures for the District for the fiscal year July 1, 2023, through June 30, 2024, and authorization to undertake the acquisition of buses.

AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a copy of the statement of the amount of money which will be required for the 2023-2024 year, exclusive of public monies, may be obtained by any resident of the District, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. commencing Tuesday, May 9, 2023, except Saturday, Sunday or holidays, at the District Business Office at 225 West Avenue, Hilton, New York.

ELECTION OF BOARD MEMBERS

AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the election of members of the Board of Education will be held by voting machine at the same time and in the same respective places of election as the vote upon the appropriation of necessary funds to meet estimated expenditures for the ensuing year hereinabove set forth.

AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that petitions nominating candidates for the office of a member of the Board of Education must be filed with the Clerk of the District of said School District, at her office, 225 West Avenue, no later than 5:00 p.m. Daylight Savings Time on Monday, April 17, 2023. Each petition must be directed to the Clerk of the District, signed by at least 33 qualified voters of the District, and state the name and residence of the candidate and the signers. Candidates must be qualified voters of the district and must have been a resident in the district for at least one year prior to the election. Petitions for school board members may be obtained from the District Clerk between the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.

There are two (2) 3-year term vacancies to be filled on the Board of Education for the expiring terms of Brian O’Connor and Maryanne Chaffee. The vacancies shall be for a term of three years commencing July 1, 2023 and ending June 30, 2026. None of the vacancies are considered a separate office, and the nominating petitions shall not describe any specific vacancy for which a candidate is nominated. As many candidates may be elected as there are vacancies to be filled.

PROPOSITIONS

AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that a vote on the following propositions will be held by voting machine on the same date of election as the vote upon the appropriation of necessary funds to meet estimated expenditures for the ensuing year hereinabove set forth.

“Who’s on the Trail 2022: Canalway Trail” highlights ten locations along the Erie and Champlain Canalway Trails where electronic trail counters were used to count the number of visitors. These counts were augmented by additional electronic counts performed by two partner organizations, the Genesee Transportation Council and the Hudson River Valley Greenway, at three and two locations along the Erie and Champlain Canalway Trails respectively. Manual counts were conducted by volunteers at six additional locations along the Erie Canalway Trail to better understand the types of visitors using the trail at each location.

Most count locations saw the heaviest use on weekends and holidays, suggesting the trail is particularly popular for recreational activities. The summer season (between June 21 and September 20) showed the highest use at all count locations, but the trail saw sustained levels of use all year long.

“Who’s on the Trail 2022: Canalway Trail” also includes information on those trail users who completed an end-toend journey on the trail and registered as an official Erie Canalway Trail “End-to-Ender.” In 2022, 31 percent of registered End-to-Enders called New York home; the rest of Endto-Enders came to the Canalway Trail from 45 other states and Washington D.C., as well as from as far as Australia, Hungary, Canada, and Ireland. End-to-Enders found many options for accommodations along the Erie Canalway Trail, as 93 percent of riders spent at least one night at a hotel or motel during their trip, while 28 percent camped at least one night during their journey.

LegaL NoticeS

PROPOSITION #1 – AUTHORIZATION TO EXPEND THE BUDGET AND LEVY TAXES

BE IT RESOLVED, THAT THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF HILTON CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT, COUNTY OF MONROE, NEW YORK, IS HEREBY AUTHORIZED TO EXPEND THE 20232024 BUDGET AS SET FORTH AND TO LEVY THE NECESSARY TAXES THEREOF.

PROPOSITION #2 – BUS PURCHASE

Shall the following resolution be adopted to wit: RESOLVED THAT THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE HILTON CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT IS HEREBY AUTHORIZED TO UNDERTAKE THE ACQUISITION OF SEVEN (7) 65-PASSENGER SCHOOL BUSES AT AN ESTIMATED MAXIMUM COST OF $170,931 EACH AND TWO (2) 30PASSENGER SCHOOL BUSES AT AN ESTIMATED MAXIMUM COST OF $108,095 EACH, ALL AT AN ESTIMATED MAXIMUM AGGREGATE COST OF $1,412,707, LESS TRADE-IN VALUE, IF ANY, AND THAT SUCH COSTS, OR SO MUCH THEREOF AS MAY BE NECESSARY, SHALL BE RAISED BY THE LEVY OF A TAX TO BE COLLECTED IN ANNUAL INSTALLMENTS; AND, IN ANTICIPATION OF SUCH TAX, DEBT OBLIGATIONS OF THE SCHOOL DISTRICT AS MAY BE NECESSARY NOT TO EXCEED $1,412,707 SHALL BE ISSUED, OR THE SCHOOL DISTRICT MAY ENTER INTO AN INSTALLMENT PURCHASE CONTRACT IF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION DETERMINES THAT IT IS IN THE BEST INTEREST OF THE SCHOOL DISTRICT TO FINANCE THE PURCHASE IN THAT METHOD.

ABSENTEE BALLOTS

AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that absentee ballot applications will be available on the District’s website www.hilton.k12.ny.us and in person between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, except holidays, from the District Clerk. Any such application must be received by the District Clerk at least seven days before such district meeting if the ballot is to be delivered personally to the voter. Absentee ballot must reach the office of the District Clerk no later than 5:00 p.m. on the day of such district meeting.

AND NOTICE IS ALSO GIVEN, Residents unable to vote because of military service as defined under the Commissioner’s Emergency Regulation Part 122, who have not previously registered with the District and by reason of such military service, are absent from the school district in which he or she is qualified to vote on the day of registration or election; or a spouse, parent, child or dependent of a voter as described above, accompanying or being with such voter, if a qualified voter of the State of New York and a resident of the District; should contact the District Clerk by mail; districtclerk@ hilton.k12.ny.us or phone (585)392-1000 X7099 no later than 25 days (April 11, 2023) prior to the vote on May 16, 2023. In all cases, the ballots must be returned no later than 5 p.m. on May 16, 2023.

A list of all persons to whom absentee and military ballots are issued will be available to qualified voters of the District in the office of the District Clerk between the hours of 8:00 AM and 4:00 PM on weekdays five days prior to the day of the vote (excluding Saturday and Sunday).

AND NOTICE IS GIVEN, that the qualified voters of the School District shall be entitled to vote at said meeting. A qualified voter is one who is: (1) a citizen of the United States of America, (2) eighteen years of age or older, and (3) a resident within the School District for a period of thirty (30) days next preceding the annual vote and election, and who is not otherwise prohibited from voting under Election Law Section 5-106. The School District may require all persons offering to vote at the special meeting to provide one form of proof of residency pursuant to Education Law Section 2018-c. Such form may include a driver’s license, a non-driver identification card, a utility bill, or a voter registration card. Upon offer of proof of residency, the School District will also require all persons offering to vote to provide their signature, printed name and address.

Dated: March 14, 2023

Tracie Czebatol

Hilton Central School District Town of Parma, County of Monroe, New York

Each year PTNY issues the “Who’s on the Trail: Canalway Trail” report to provide a detailed summary of trail use along the Erie and Champlain Canals. Locations vary each year to ensure that usage is measured in all parts of the state. The reports highlight annual use estimates at each count location, as well as seasonal use trends and more detailed user trends when data is available.

New York State Canal Corporation Director Brian U. Stratton said, “Our scenic Erie and Champlain Canalway Trails are havens for recreation across Upstate New York, and I am thrilled that so many outdoor enthusiasts of all ages and abilities continue to utilize our trails for hiking, biking, and adventure. Continued investment into these trails is a top priority of the Canal Corporation that ensures all visitors have safe access to the state’s most bucolic landscapes and amenities found in canalside communities for generations to come.”

Parks & Trails New York Executive Director Paul Steely White said, “The Canalway Trail is an incredibly valuable asset, providing easy access to recreation for millions of New Yorkers, while serving as a world-class destination for visitors from around the world. As we emerge from the Covid-19 pandemic, it is clear that the investments made to the Empire State Trail system are paying off.”

To read the full report visit www.ptny.org/trailcounts. Provided information

Legal Notice

Village of Brockport

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Zoning Board of Appeals of the Village of Brockport will hold a WORK SESSION on Thursday, April 27, 2023, beginning at 6:00pm in the Court Room of Brockport Village Court at 49 State Street, Brockport, NY. No applications will be accepted, no public comments will be heard, and no action will be taken.

Theresa Weed Zoning Board Clerk Village of Brockport

Legal Notice

Town of Sweden

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that, pursuant to the provisions of Town Law, and the Town of Sweden Land Use Development and Subdivision Regulations, a public hearing will be held by the Planning Board at the Town Offices, 18 State Street, Brockport, New York, on Monday, May 8, 2023, commencing at 7 p.m. to consider the following:

Application of Henry Conradt, for approval of the Brockport-Sweden Self Storage Site Plan, located at 2600 Colby Street, Brockport, New York. The applicant is proposing to construct three self-storage buildings in two phases, and associated driveways and utilities on approximately 3.49 acres. The property is owned by Henry F. and Carrie Conradt, tax account number: 084.03-1-24.002.

Maps and information are on file in the Town of Sweden offices and may be inspected during regular business hours.

TOWN OF SWEDEN

Craig McAllister Planning Board Chairman

Legal Notice

IN THE FAMILY COURT SUMMONS AND NOTICE

CASE NO: 2022-DR-04-1701

STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA

COUNTY OF ANDERSON

Lia Melnik Demydyuk PLAINTIFF vs Vladyslav Demydyuk

DEFENDANT

TO THE DEFENDANT ABOVE NAMED:

You are hereby summoned and required to answer the Complaint in this action a copy of which is herewith served upon you, which was filed in the Office of the Clerk of this Court on the below mentioned date; and to serve a copy of your answer to the Complaint upon the subscriber at their office, 300 S. Tower Anderson, South Carolina, within thirty days after the service hereof, exclusive of the day of such service. If you fail to answer the Complaint within that time, judgment by default will be rendered against you for the relief demanded in the Complaint.

LAW OFFICES OF THOMPSON & KING

Richard E. Thompson, Jr.

P.O. Box 14230

Anderson, South Carolina 29624 (864) 222-0200

CASE CLOSURE NOTICE TO ALL PARTIES

Written request for a final hearing in this case must be delivered by a party or attorney to the Clerk’s Office within 365 days of this filing date. Failure to comply with this case closure notice may result in the dismissal of this case by the Chief Administrative Family Court Judge of this Circuit.

Anderson, South Carolina

Dated: 9/23/2022

Annual residential brush burning prohibition runs through May 14

The annual statewide ban prohibiting residential brush burning runs through May 14. Since 2009, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) has enforced the annual brush burning ban to prevent wildfires and protect communities during heightened conditions for wildfires each spring.

Open burning of debris is the single-largest cause of spring wildfires in New York State. When temperatures warm and the past fall’s debris and leaves dry out, wildfires can start and spread easily, further fueled by winds and a lack of green vegetation. Each year, DEC Forest Rangers extinguish dozens of wildfires that burn hundreds of acres. In addition, local fire departments, many of which are staffed by volunteers, all too often have to leave their

jobs and families to respond to wildfires caused by illegal debris fires.

New York first enacted strict restrictions on open burning in 2009 to help prevent wildfires and reduce air pollution. The regulations allow residential brush fires in towns with fewer than 20,000 residents during most of the year, but prohibit such burning in spring when most wildfires occur.

Backyard fire pits and campfires less than three feet in height and four feet in length, width, or diameter are allowed. Small cooking fires are also allowed. Only charcoal or dry, clean, untreated, or unpainted wood can be burned. People should never leave these fires unattended and must extinguish them. Burning garbage or leaves is prohibited yearround. For more information about fire safety and prevention, go to DEC’s FIREWISE New York webpage at https://www.dec.ny.gov/lands/42524.html. Provided information

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Flags replaced thanks to donors

I would like to sincerely thank the following people and associations for their generous donations to replace the American flags throughout the Village of Hilton. The total amount raised was $3,000.

•Hilton Family Restaurant

•Knights of Columbus

•Clio Lodge

•Lions Club

•Apple Festival

•Linda Viney

•Shannon Zabelny

Mayor Joseph Lee

Village of Hilton

Area Worship Services

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

Rev. Brandi Wooten and our Congregation extend a warm welcome to all who come to our little white church on the hill, 3600 Chili Avenue. Our Mission: Recognizing that Jesus is the true vine and we are the branches, we are called to be rooted in faith, grow together and care for the community. Please join us for worship, Sundays, 10 AM, a family friendly service, including Children’s Church, either in person or virtually via livestream or recording (URL) https://www.facebook.com/firstpreschili/live/.

Youth Groups, music opportunities, Season Teams, and Community Outreach, including our Food Cupboard (third Saturday each month, 10 to 11:30 AM), are a few programs we offer to enrich our faith. In need of prayer or counsel, call the church office 585-889-9896 or email Brandi at revbrandi@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!

HILTON UNITED METHODIST 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.

LIFEQUEST COMMUNITY CHURCH

59 Henry St, Hilton, Hilton Community Center, www.lifequest.cc, email: info@lifequest.cc, Facebook: LifeQuestCC, twitter: @lifequestcc Lead Pastor: Rob Dickerson. Worship 10am. Midweek programs: Tuesday 7pm Royal Rangers – a scouting program for boys. Saturday 7pm YouthQuest High School & Middle School student ministry. “Journeying 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 585-6598459, email mortonbaptistchurch@yahoo.com. Pastor: Steven M Worrall, email pastorsteve712@gmail.com, cell 585-354-9779. Sunday Worship 10:30am. 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, 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; 585-3526802; 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.

PEARCE CHURCH pearcechurch.org. 4322 Buffalo Road, North Chili, NY 14514. 585-5949488. Join us for worship! Saturday: 5pm. Sunday: 9:30am. Pearce 4 Kids Child Care Center, Pearce4kids.org, 585-594-1833. Handicapped Accessible.

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. 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

SPENCERPORT FIRST CONGREGATIONAL UNITED CHURCH OF 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 for children, youth, and adults. Worship services are Sundays at 10am live on Facebook and on site in our sanctuary. Worship is followed by Coffee Hour in Fellowship Hall. Sunday School for ages 4 and up is also available during service. Handicap accessible. Email: info@spencerportucc. org. Website: www.spencerportucc.org. Facebook: Spencerport UCC.

ST. GEORGE’S EPISCOPAL 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 September through June, and 9am in July and August. 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). Our pastor is the Rev. Greg Kremer, 585-392-4099.

ST. JOHN LUTHERAN CHURCH

Pastor Chris Bode. 1107 Lake Road West Fork, Hamlin, NY 14464, 585964-2550.Sunday Services: 8:30 AM & 11 AM; Adult Bible Class, Sunday School at 9:45 AM. Lenten Services: 1 PM & 7 PM on Wednesdays starting February 22, Ash Wednesday. To view Sunday Services or Devotions, go to our website: stjohnhamlin.org. “To KNOW Christ and to make Him KNOWN.”

ST. JOHN THE EVANGELIST CHURCH

Welcomes you to encounter our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ in His one, holy, catholic, and apostolic Church at 55 Martha Street, Spencerport, NY 14559. Join us for Holy Mass at 5 pm Saturdays or Sundays at 7:45 am, 9:30 am, and 11:15 am. Many great opportunities to learn about the Holy Bible, and groups for families and children of all ages, including Catechesis of the Good Shepherd (play-centered, hands-on Christ-experiences). Daily Mass in the morning on Tuesday and Thursday at 8 am, and in evening on Wednesday and Friday at 6:30 pm. Confessions Wednesday and Friday 5:30 to 6 pm and Saturday 3:45 to 4:30 pm. Adoration Thursdays 1 to 6 pm and Sundays 1:30 to 4 pm. Sung Evening Prayer Sundays at 4 pm. On first Saturdays, morning Mass is at 9 am. More details, videos, and sample preaching at www. StJohnsChurchSpencerport.org. Email: sstjohnc@dor.org. Parochial Administrator: Fr. Justin Miller

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.

Mass Times: Monday-Friday 8:00 AM at St. Mary’s; Saturday Vigil 4:00 PM at St. Mary’s; Sunday 8:30 AM at St. Mark’s and 10:30 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 585-392-4000. 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!

TRINITY LUTHERAN CHURCH & PRE-SCHOOL

191 Nichols Street (Rte. 31), Spencerport, NY 14559. Phone: 352-3143. Pastor Steve Shrum. Worship Services Sunday at 9:30AM ‘In Person’ in our handicap accessible Sanctuary. Worship Service is also Live Streamed on YouTube. Sunday School is at 10:45AM. Visit our Website at www.tlcspencerport.com. Email: trinitylutheran191@gmail.com. “The Mission of Trinity is to joyfully share the Gospel through Christ-centered worship, teaching and reaching out to the community by acts of caring.”

UNION CONGREGATIONAL UNITED CHURCH OF 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 1-3 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.

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

HAA Casino Night 2023 a big win

The Hilton Alumni Association is grateful to everyone who made its First Annual Casino Night a success. The generosity of local businesses and individuals, along with the 100 or so people who attended, has added more than $7,500 to its Scholarship and Grants Fund.

The Hilton Exempt Club was the venue for everything that took place – from the gaming tables, to three different raffles, to dancing to the music of Mike Noce. Hors d’oeuvres and desserts were served, compliments of Caraglio’s pizza, Foster’s restaurant, Forest Hill Catering, and Wegmans. Gift raffle prizes included, among other things, a handmade quilt, a four-hour fishing excursion for three on Lake Ontario, two passes to the Saturday round of the pGA Championship at Oak Hill Country

Club, an autographed cleat of Ed Oliver’s from the Buffalo Bills, and Chicago Cubs’ Trey Mancini’s autographed cleats. There also were door prizes, 50/50 raffles, and a prize wheel drawing every hour.

This event would not have been possible without the work of the Casino Night Committee made up of Chairperson richard Francis, Terri Blackburn, Colleen Zajonczkoski, Jane Gebhardt, JoAnn Fox, Janet Starwald, Todd pickett, and Erik Edelman. They were supported by volunteers Kathy Najder, Linda Blossom, Ann Sanger, and Becky Buell.

Visit www.hiltonalumniassociation.org for more information on how to get involved or make a donation. provided information and photo

OFC presents Billy Elliot: The Musical

OFC Creations Theatre Center, 3450 Winton place, Brighton, presents Billy Elliot: The Musical performances on Friday, May 12, through Sunday, May 21. OFC’s season headliner, Billy Elliot is based on the international smash-hit film, and features a score by Elton John. Billy Elliot: The Musical was written with mature language that reflects a specific culture and moment in time to advance the characters and plot. It is appropriate for ages 10 and up.

Set in a northern English mining town against the background of the 1984 miners’ strike, Billy Elliot is the inspirational story of a young boy’s struggle against the odds to make his dream come true. Follow Billy’s journey as he stumbles out of the boxing ring and into a ballet class, where he discovers a passion for dance that inspires his family and community... and changes his life forever.

p erformances of Billy Elliot: The Musical are May 12 at 7:30 p.m., May 13 at 2 and 7:30 p.m., May 14 at 2 p.m., May 19 at 7:30 p.m., May 20 at 2 and 7:30 p.m., and May 21 at 2 p.m.

Tickets are $35 for adult VIp seating and $20 for child VI p seating. regular seating is $27 for adults and $15 for children. Tickets are for sale online at OFCCreations.com/tickets or by calling 585-667-0954. Tickets also can be purchased in person at OFC’s The Old Farm Cafe during all public hours.

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Hilton Alumni Association’s Casino Night Committee (l-r): Chairperson Rick Francis (’70), Erik Edelman (’09), Janet Roethel Starwald (’70), Colleen Zajonczkoski, Jane Lemcke (’79), JoAnn Lemcke Fox (‘74), Todd Pickett (’74), and Terri Ames Blackburn (’81).