Westside News WEST Edition – July 23, 2023

GCV&M to host new event celebrating our connection to the outdoors

On Saturday, July 29, and Sunday, July 30, Genesee Country Village & Museum will bring together partners from all over the Genesee Valley region for a weekend-long celebration exploring history, celebrating natural splendor, and discovering new ways to enjoy and preserve this important part of New York State. The Genesee Valley Great Outdoors Fest, in its first year held at the living history museum, will showcase all of what makes the Genesee Valley region amazing – from big vistas at High Falls and Letchworth, to lesser traveled paths along the Genesee Greenway Trail – and all the towns, attractions, shops, and organizations along the way. Visitors can explore hiking, rock climbing, yoga, axe throwing, creek wading, foraging, cooking, bicycling, local wildlife, and more – plus, see the museum’s newly renovated Nature Center, watch an exciting lumberjack competition, shop an adventurous vendor fair, learn from partnering organizations from around the region, and so much more. Explore the ways in which New Yorkers in the 19th century connected with the outdoors, and how we’re still utilizing, protecting, and enjoying the bountiful outdoor wonders that make up the Genesee Valley region today. The Genesee Valley Great Outdoors Fest is supported by a grant from Empire State Development and I LOVE NY/New York State’s Division of Tourism through the regional Economic Development Council initiative. This event is also sponsored by Once Again Nut Butter and palmer Food Services.

Explore the night skies and the geologic wonders below (a kick-off to the festival)

Visitors are invited to kick off this new special event weekend with evening programming on Thursday, July 27: The Stars Above and the Gorge Below. Throughout the evening, join Conrad Baker from Letchworth State park, for a discussion about the history of this local wonder and outdoor attraction, listen in on a talk by rochester Museum & Science Center’s Eclipse partnerships Coordinator, Dan Schneiderman, about the total solar eclipse in 2024, enjoy a family-friendly space-themed story time in the Nature Center Amphitheater, and of course, examine the night skies on a guided star walk with rMSC’s Dan Schneiderman and the rochester Astronomy Club. Take advantage of the lack of light pollution in Mumford as you learn about the stars, the perseids meteor shower, viewing Mars and Venus, and the International Space Station. Tickets are available at https://www.gcv.org/event/the-stars-above-andthe-gorge-below/.

Watch exciting feats of strength and explore logger sports (Saturday only)

Gather around the Great Meadow on Saturday to watch a logger-sports competition. See feats by lumberjacks and lumberjills from the New York State Lumber Jack Organization, explore axe throwing, log-chopping, operating the two-person saw, fire-building competitions, see men’s underhand and standing block, women’s underhand and standing block, axe throw, open hotsaw, springboard, obstacle pole and partner fire build activities. This is a real competition, with real prizes and stakes.

Explore a multitude of outdoor adventures and activities for families

Guests will have the opportunity to explore all varieties of outdoor adventuring available in the Genesee Valley region - hiking, kayaking, fishing, rock climbing, axe throwing, yoga, camping, birding, and more. Join certified yoga instructor robyn paige (Vault rochester) for outdoor vinyasa surrounded by heirloom gardens in the Historic Village (Saturday at 11 a.m.). This yoga class is appropriate for all bodies and skill levels. pre-registration for yoga is not

necessary, and participation in this class is included in the cost of a ticket for the Genesee Valley Great Outdoors Fest. On Saturday, try axe throwing with Axecessive Force, and on Sunday, learn how to rock climb on a portable rock wall with Niagara Climbing Center. Additional tickets will be required for both rock climbing and axe throwing.

Explore the Historic Village and how 19th-century New Yorkers connected with the great outdoors

Visitors will make their way through the Museum’s 19thcentury Historic Village and see how knowledgeable costumed interpreters are utilizing local game and products grown in our heirloom gardens to produce dishes authentic to the 19th-century in the Genesee Valley region. Explore cooking demonstrations featuring: mock pigeon pie, rotisserie wild hare, planked fish, fricasseed eel, crystalized wildflowers, fried game hen, boiled quail eggs, twirled woodchuck, and more. See fresh heirloom vegetables and plants grown on-site and utilized in kitchens, learn tools and tricks of cooking over an open flame, and explore the ways in which agriculture in the 19th-century affected land use.

See the renovation process in the Nature Center at GCV&M

Visitors to this event weekend will be able to see the renovation progress in the Nature Center. Visitors will have the opportunity to explore brand new interpreted exhibit spaces, meet the critters who call this building home, and learn from Naturalists about the natural history of the Genesee Valley region. Those interested in supporting this renovation project and others like it are encouraged to make a gift.

Explore the history of waterfowling and bicycling in the John L. Wehle Gallery

Tour the exhibit Duck, Duck, Shoot! The Story of American Waterbirds (closing October 2023), to explore the hunting of waterbirds in 19th-century America – a practice moving from sustenance hunting to excessive hunting, from near destruction of waterbirds to an environmentally conscious and sustainable American pastime. plus, learn all about rochester’s 19th century bicycling craze during a curatorhosted talk on Saturday, July 29, from 2 to 3 p.m. rochester

Visit Genesee Country Village & Museum on Saturday, July 29, and Sunday, July 30, for the Genesee Valley Great Outdoors Fest – a brand new festival.

was the first in the nation to embrace the bicycle craze of the 1890s. The city was linked with its satellite neighbors by the construction of countryside “side paths” – by the hundreds of miles.

Shop vendors and meet exhibitors showcasing all things outdoors Shop the outdoors and all things active! Explore a wide variety of vendors who will be selling wares on-site during the festival weekend.

Purchase tickets online in advance

Tickets for The Genesee Valley Great Outdoors Fest are available online at https://www.gcv.org/event/the-geneseevalley-great-outdoors-festival-new/. Tickets are $23 for adults, $20 for seniors (62+), $20 for students (13 to 18), $17 for youth (12 and under), free for kids three and under, and free for GCV&M Members. Visitors are encouraged to buy tickets online and save as there will be a small additional fee for tickets purchased at the door.

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ROC City Scale Modelers share their skills

Scale models and the enthusiasts who build them will be on hand Sunday, August 6, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., when the New York Museum of Transportation in rush hosts members of the rOC City Scale Modelers.

The work on display will include planes, ships, military armor, autos, and even space and science fiction. The rOC City club members will be sharing tips for beginners and more advanced modelers on paints, tools, and techniques to create realism in models and dioramas.

rides on a vintage trolley car are included with admission and there are five departures: 11:30 a.m., 12:30, 1:30, 2:30 and 3:30 p.m. The museum includes a large model railroad, steam locomotive, several full-size trolley cars, a fire truck, Greyhound bus, and the Midtown plaza Monorail.

Museum admission including the model show and the trolley ride is $10 adults, $9 seniors 65+, $6 youths age three to 12. Those under age three are free.

For information, visit www.nymtmuseum.org or call 585-533-1113.

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Byron-Bergen teacher returns from Great Lakes research voyage

On July 6, 2023, Byron-Bergen

Secondary Science Teacher Pete

Spence boarded the U.S. EPA Lake Guardian for a seven-day voyage to conduct research on Lake Ontario.

Spence was one of 15 participating teachers taking part in the annual expedition which collected data in several locations looking at algae, zooplankton, and benthic organisms.

“I was interested in doing research on the Great Lakes, so I applied and was accepted,” said Spence. He requested and was assigned to the team examining differences in zooplankton populations from the east to the west end

of the lake. “We also used acoustic (sonar) techniques to locate migratory shrimp species that stay on the bottom of the lake during the day and move toward the surface at night.”

Spence also assisted in research teams collecting blue-green algae levels at depths up to 40 meters and quagga mussel populations from 60 to 120 meters deep. The Lake Guardian docked in Youngstown and the participants toured the Niagara Falls gorge, an experience which many of the out-of-state teachers had never had. They then set out to collect a series of samples starting from the Welland Canal and crossing the lake to Toronto.

During one memorable experiment, the crew submerged Styrofoam cups in one of the deepest parts of Lake Ontario to observe how pressure impacts volume. The water pressure compressed them to approximately half of their original size. “I plan to have my students write their names on Styrofoam cups which I will send to the EPA for this experiment,” said Spence. “After they have been submerged in Lake Superior and returned to us, the students can measure the changes.”

Seven days after setting out on Lake Ontario, the crew disembarked at Port Rochester on July 12.

“One of the things that I’m bringing back to Byron-Bergen is using the Great Lakes in my Environmental AP class,” said Spence. “The Great Lakes have always been of interest to me, being that we live so near them, I think it’s a great opportunity for students to see the bigger picture.”

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Fifteen teachers joined the research team on the Lake Guardian for this voyage.

Byron-Bergen educator Pete Spence examines a map with researchers aboard the Lake Guardian

Lake Guardian research participants on the lake.

Spencerport Rotary Club

40th Annual Invitational Charity Golf Tournament

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Saturday, August 12th

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Upcoming Rt. 260/Sweden Walker Road closure

The New York State Department of Transportation will be closing State Route 260/Sweden Walker Road between State Route 31 and East Avenue in the Towns of Clarkson and Sweden to facilitate a culvert replacement. The closure is anticipated to

be in place the evening of Friday, July 28 and is slated to reopen the morning of Sunday, August 6. Motorists will be advised to follow the posted detour utilizing East Avenue, West Avenue, Redman Road, and State Route 31.

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Senator Pam Helming presents State Commendation Award to Rochester Police Officer Denny Wright

Senator Pam Helming presented the New York State Senate Commendation Award to Rochester Police Officer Denny Wright. Officer Wright was recognized at a ceremony during a recent Chili Town Board meeting.

After responding to a house call in 2019, Officer Wright was attacked and left completely blind. Despite the dire situation, Officer Wright went above and beyond to protect the safety of others in the house.

The New York State Senate Commendation Award honors an individual who exemplifies the spirit of community, philanthropy, and leadership. Officer Wright was recognized for his dedication to his community, exceptional valor in the face of danger, and inspirational leadership.

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Senator Helming said, “Denny is more than worthy of this special recognition. His response and bravery are an example for all the men and women who wear the uniform, the residents of Chili, and the Rochester community. Denny is using this experience to speak out about policy changes needed at the state level to help keep our community and law enforcement safe. We are forever grateful.”

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Hawley visits thriving Orleans County business

Assemblyman Steve Hawley (R,C-Batavia) recently visited Orleans Millworks (OM) to tour their facilities and meet with owner Karl Driesel. Orleans Millworks was founded in Kendall in 2016 and has three full-time and three part-time employees. The company uses industry-leading and cutting-edge manufacturing equipment to take on numerous projects throughout the region. These projects include the iconic East Garden Pergola at the George Eastman Museum in Rochester, interior moldings at the Orleans County Courthouse and renovations to the Student Union at SUNY Geneseo.

OM’s warehouse has stocked over 120,000 feet of lumber and has supplied over 2.5 million feet of trim since 2019. The company has experienced excellent growth over the last few years and has expanded its operations, including a new warehouse expansion in 2020. Owner Karl Driesel is a 2005 Graduate of Kendall High School and a 2009 graduate of Morrisville State College. Karl lives in Kent with his wife, Rachel, and sons Joseph and Luke.

“I was excited to visit Orleans Millworks, an unbelievably successful and innovative business that has done so much to make our community a better place to live,” said Hawley. “The owner, Karl Driesel, is a ‘homegrown boy’ and is a great example of someone who is living out the entrepreneurial spirit and the American dream. I want to congratulate Karl and the entire team at Orleans Millworks for their success and impact on the region.”

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Dive into Genesee Valley ecology, history, and lore at Letchworth State Park’s Summer Lectures

It’s impossible to absorb all the vast Genesee Valley’s unique ecology, American history, and lore, even in a lifetime as a local.

At the Humphrey Nature Center on Wednesdays at 7 p.m. in July and August, Letchworth State Park invites experts to break down the significance of the Genesee River, its ecosystems, its people, and the park in free, interactive lectures.

The lecture schedule is:

•July 26 – Environmental Stewardship in the Genesee Valley by Claudia Rosen

•August 2 – Crayfish of Concern by Theo Berenson

•August 9 – Conservation

History of the American Beaver by Craig Thompson

•August 16 – Conservation and Detection of Old Growth Woods by Erik Danielsen

•August 23 – Sara Jane McBride: Pioneering Entomologist and Fly-Tyer by Holly Watson.

Each presentation is 90 minutes long, which includes a question-and-answer period. All of the experts will be available at the end of their lectures to answer questions about their topics.

For more information on upcoming educational programs in the Genesee Region, visit https://on.ny. gov/3Yf3vUk.

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Denny Wright (left) receives the New York State Senate Commendation Award from Senator Pam Helming (right).

Assemblyman Steve Hawley (left) tours Orleans Millworks in Kendall. Provided photo.

Finger Lakes region evaluated for potential inclusion in National Heritage Area System

On July 18, the National Park Service (NPS) delivered the Finger Lakes National Heritage Area Feasibility Study to Congress. The feasibility study determined that the study area in the Finger Lakes region of New York state meets the criteria to be eligible for inclusion as part of the National Heritage Area System.

The study evaluated the 14-county area according to congressionally established criteria and the National Heritage Area Feasibility Study Guidelines. These include: themes of national significance represented by natural, cultural, and historic resources; ongoing customs and traditions related to the area’s distinctive landscape and its peoples; the potential for future conservation, educational and recreational opportunities; resources related to the identified themes that retain a level of integrity that supports interpretation; local support for a potential NHA designation and its boundary; and the identification of a potential local coordinating entity. The team consulted subject-matter experts, state and local governments, sovereign Native Nations, non-governmental organizations, businesses and the public during the study process.

The Finger Lakes are a chain of narrow lakes found in central New York state, roughly stretching from Syracuse to Rochester. They were once north-to-south flowing rivers, which were dammed by glaciers as they retreated during the last Ice Age. The study found a wide range of resources connected to the Finger Lakes geography and identity. Together, these create a distinctive landscape with unique physical, historic and cultural connections. The many sites, municipalities and organizations within the study area represent a nationally important area. This area could form a viable national heritage area and support efficient management of the sites, through collaboration among active partners. The study found that Central New York’s landscape is nationally important for its associa-

tion with the distinct geological formations of the Finger Lakes. This landscape served as home to North American democracy via the Haudenosaunee Confederacy, as the breadbasket of the Northeast and as the playground for generations of Americans and international visitors.

Through federal legislation, Congress designates NHAs as places where natural, cultural and historical resources combine to form cohesive, nationally important stories. A feasibility study serves as the reference source for those interested in the potential creation of an area in the National Heritage Area System but is not, itself, a decision document.

Through public-private partnerships, NHAs tell nationally important stories that celebrate our nation’s diverse heritage. Unlike national parks, NHAs are not federally owned property, but cover lived-in communities. NHAs may include parks or other federally owned property. A local organization manages the NHA in partnership with individual citizens; local, state, federal and sovereign Native Nations’ governments; and nonprofit and business sector groups. Together, these partners preserve the integrity of the area’s distinctive landscape and nationally important stories so that current and future generations can understand this relationship to the land.

Since NHAs are not federally owned, the federal government does not acquire land, manage land or change land use controls through their creation. The NPS can and does provide technical, planning and financial assistance to NHAs. Decisions, however, are made by the local NHA authority.

The John D. Dingell Jr. Conservation, Management, and Recreation Act authorized the study. The study’s materials are available online at https:// parkplanning.nps.gov/FingerLakes.

For more information on National Heritage Areas, visit: https://www.nps.gov/subjects/heritageareas/. Provided information

Beware of “juice jacking” scams

The New York Department of State’s Division of Consumer Protection is warning New Yorkers of a potential scam called “juice jacking,” where thieves place hidden skimming units inside USB ports of public cellphone charging kiosks at airports, hotels and other public spaces to steal data. With peak travel season approaching, New Yorkers are urged to take protective measures to reduce the risk of data theft when traveling given the wide array of scams plaguing the marketplace.

“Summer is peak travel season when New Yorkers are constantly on the go heading to events, gatherings and vacations with friends and family,” said Secretary of State Robert J. Rodriguez. “Unfortunately, nefarious scammers are always at work finding new ways to target unsuspecting consumers and steal their personal information. If you need to charge your phone or any device while traveling, it’s important to pay attention to how and where you charge these items to protect yourself from falling victim to a potential ‘juice jacking’ scam.”

The FBI and the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) have issued warnings about the juice jacking scam. The FCC has a dedicated webpage (https://www.fcc.gov/juice-jacking-tips-to-avoid-it)

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warning that malware installed through a corrupted USB port can lock a device or export personal data and passwords directly to a skimming perpetrator. Before using a public phone charger, consumers should understand how hackers can potentially steal data through these kiosks and that any device that requires charging via USB is vulnerable, including tablets, smart watches and laptops.

Tips to help prevent juice jacking

•Carry a portable battery charger and your own charging cables.

•Use the wall plug-in socket to charge your devices.

•If you plug your device into a USB port and a prompt appears asking you to “share data” or “trust this computer” or “charge only,” always select “charge only.”

•If you need to charge your device through a USB port, consider a USB device called a data blocker that connects to your phone’s charging cable and keeps data from being transmitted through the USB cord.

•If you must use a public charging station, power off your device before plugging it into the charging port.

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CNB Board Chairman stepping down

George H. Hamlin, IV is stepping down as Chairman of Canandaigua National & Trust Company (CNB) and Canandaigua National Corporation (CNC) in addition to his role as Officer and Senior Policy Advisor, ending a transformational four decades of leadership at CNB. He will retain a seat on the Board of Directors. Michael C. Goonan, who joined the board in 2015, will succeed him as Chair of CNB and CNC.

largest locally owned bank in the Rochester area.

“CNB’s success is rooted in the simple philosophy my father lives every day: banking is a people, not a money business. It is woven into every element of our business and culture and has gifted us with immense customer and employee loyalty. It will forever be part of my father’s legacy and we, as a company, are eternally grateful,” said Frank H. Hamlin, III.

In addition to his storied banking career, Mr. Hamlin has a long history of community service and leadership serving on the boards of the Federal Reserve, University of Rochester Medical Center, the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra, New York Kitchen, CMAC, Mercy Flight, and the Bristol Valley Theater, among others.

George H. Hamlin, IV

Mr. Hamlin joined CNB as President and CEO in 1979 and has served as Chairman since 2011 when his son, CNB President and CEO, Frank H. Hamlin, III succeeded him.

Under his leadership, CNB expanded from Ontario County to Monroe County and grew from $100 million in total assets to $5 billion (along with $4.5 billion in assets under management), becoming the

Mr. Hamlin is also a decorated Air Force Fighter Pilot who served three tours of duty in Vietnam, earning the Distinguished Flying Cross and ten Air Medals.

He and his wife, Mary, have three children and five grandchildren.

CNB plans to honor Mr. Hamlin’s career and community service in October. Provided information and photo

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Blood Drives

•Upcoming blood donation opportunities: July 24, 1 to 6 p.m., Riga Town Hall, 6460 Buffalo Road, Churchville; July 25, 1 to 6 p.m., Gates Public Library, 902 Elmgrove Road, Rochester; July 25, 2 to 6:30 p.m., Calvary Assembly, 3429 Chili Avenue, Rochester; July 26, 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Chili Community Center, 3237 Chili Avenue, Rochester; July 27, 1 to 6 p.m., Brockport Fireman’s Exempt Club, 248 West Avenue, Brockport; July 27 (sponsored by the Willie Bee Foundation in memory of Will Beeman), 1 to 6 p.m., Spencerport Fire District, 175 Lyell Avenue, Spencerport; July 31, noon to 5 p.m., First Bible Baptist Church, 990 Manitou Road, Hilton. Make an appointment by using the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visiting RedCrossBlood.org or calling 1-800-RED-CROSS (1-800-733-2767).

Classes/Workshops/Webinars

•AAA Defensive Driving Course offered at the Hoag Library in Albion from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on July 22, September 16, and November 18. Call 800-836-2582 to register or visit https:// info.westerncentralny.aaa.com/car/driver-training/classroom-dip

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•Hilton-Parma-Hamlin Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring a Stuff-A-Bus food drive at the HiltonParma Recreation Summer Smash on Friday, July 28, from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Parma Town Hall, and on Saturday, July 29, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Tops on South Avenue in Hilton. The chamber will be collecting unexpired, non-perishable food items both days to provide food for the residents of the Hilton school district.

•The Friends of Hamlin Recreation are holding a Shoe Drive fundraiser through the end of July. Drop off donations at the Hamlin Town Hall. This fundraiser helps support scholarships for youth to come to camp and summer sports. For information, call Hamlin Recreation at 964-7222 or the Town Clerk’s office at 964-2421

Events

•Parma Summer Smash is Friday, July 28, from 5 to 10 p.m. at Parma Town Hall Park, 1300 Hilton-Parma Corners Road. Outdoor fun for all, including a Food Truck Rodeo with 22 trucks, live music from The Uptown Groove, an activity zone with bouncies, petting zoo and more, community vendors, and fireworks. All are welcome to come out and celebrate another great summer in the community. This event is free apart from food and beverage for purchase. For information, follow the Parma’s Summer Smash and Food Truck Rodeo Facebook or contact Hilton-Parma Recreation at 392-9030.

•The Davison Gallery at Roberts Wesleyan University presents the Chili Art Group Summer Exhibition ‘23 through July 30, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday; weekends by appointment, call 594-6442. Open to the public.

•Letchworth State Park’s summer schedule has almost daily free educational outings, field trips, and community science experiences. For a complete list of upcoming educational programs, go to https://on.ny.gov/3Yf3vUk.

•Riga Recreation’s 2023 Summer Gazebo Concert Series is held Wednesdays from 6:30 to 8 p.m., rain or shine. The Brick Band performs July 26.

•Spencerport’s Music on the Canal summer concert series will be held on Sundays from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. On July 30, Brick Band: 60’s to the present. Held rain or shine. Admission is free. Bring a lawn chair.

•Brockport’s Summer Serenades free concert series is held on Thursday evenings at the Welcome Center, 11 Water Street (rain location is St. Luke’s Church, corner of Main and State Streets). Hannah PK, Blues, Swing, Boogies, and Original Music, performs July 27 at 7 p.m.

•Movies in the Park, a series of family-friendly movie screenings, runs through the summer with all movies beginning at dusk, approximately a half hour after sunset. Prior to each movie, there will be a scavenger hunt where attendees will have an opportunity to find Never Forget Roses. Rookie of the Year will be screened July 27 at Innovative Field.

•Gates Recreation & Parks Summer Concerts are held outside of Gates Town Hall, 1605 Buffalo Road, every other Sunday at 6:30 p.m. A different food truck will be on-site at each performance. All concerts are free. Bring seating. In case of inclement weather, concerts will be moved inside the Town Hall. Songbirds perform on July 23.

•Wegmans Concerts by the Shore are held every Wednesday from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Ontario Beach Park, 50 Beach Avenue, Rochester. Concerts are free to attend. 5 Con Swing (Latin Music) will perform on July 26. For information, go to https:// www.ontariobeachentertainment.org/concerts-bythe-shore/.

•The Spencerport Red Onions Drill Team will host their annual Racing Tournament Saturday, August 5, 1 p.m., at the Village DPW, West Avenue Extension, Spencerport. Come see your Spencerport Firefighters compete in motorized and foot events against other firefighters from Western NY. Admission is $3. Food will be available for purchase starting at noon. Bring seating.

•Free Indoor Music Series at the Hoag Library in Albion features Trio Ghidorah on Saturday, August 19, at noon; Sunshine Quan on Saturday, September 23, at noon; Maya Ana Loncar on Saturday, October 14, at noon; Rochester Mandolin Orchestra on Saturday, November 4, at noon; and Dr. Lynn McGrath on Saturday, December 9, at noon.

Fundraisers

•Hamlin United Methodist Church will hold an Annual Rummage and Baked Sale on July 27, 28 and 29; Thursday - 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Friday - 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday - 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. (Bag Sale - small bag $2, large $4).

•The Edelman-Gardner Cancer Research Foundation presents the second annual Time Machine Music Fest on August 5, from 1 to 7 p.m., at the Hilton Firemen’s Field, 135 South Avenue, Hilton. Bands scheduled to perform are: Bryan Dwyer Band, Mason Tyler Band, Cola, Yacht Club and 52nd Street, a Billy Joel Tribute band. There will also be 50/50 drawings and a raffle. Food and beverages will be available for purchase. Bring a chair for seating. Tickets are $20 per person general admission, $10 for those under 21, and will be sold at the door and at http://www.showtix4u. com/events/Egcrf.

•Chicken Barbeque on August 6, from noon until sold out, at Ferris-Goodridge Post #330, 691 Trimmer Road, Spencerport. Dinners are $12 per person and include chicken, salt potatoes, macaroni salad and baked beans.

•The 18th annual in-person Daniel’s Race, a 5K run/walk in memory of Daniel Myslivecek, will be held at Churchville-Chili Middle School on Saturday, August 12. Register or donate by clicking the Register link on www.daniels5k.com. The registration fee is $25, and registration packets/race bibs can be picked up at the Rochester Running Company on Mt. Hope Avenue.

•“Tea and Spirits,” conversations with residents of the Historic Batavia Cemetery will be held at The Holland Land Office Museum, 131 West Main Street, Batavia. Meet Dean and Mary Richmond and Eli Fist on August 20 at 2 p.m.; and Albert Brisbane, General John Martindale, and Reverend John Yates on September 17 at 2 p.m. Tickets are $25 ($20 for HOLM members) and may be purchased at The Holland Land Office Museum or by calling 585-343-4727. Space is limited. This is a fundraiser for the Historic Batavia Cemetery.

•UDN, INC. will host its sixth annual golf tournament benefiting the Pluta Cancer Center Foundation on Monday, October 2, at the Penfield Country Club. Event check-in and lunch will begin at 11 a.m. followed by a Shotgun start at noon. Event registration is required by September 15. To register or to make a donation, visit app.smartsheet. com/b/form/3be1e89d69674c3184f1ff988e510641

•The Spencerport Volunteer Fireman’s Association is selling tickets for its Midday Daily Raffle. Tickets are $20 each and provided three chances to win daily from October 1 through December 31. Proceeds fund activities to retain 100% volunteer membership and preserve the SVFA’s antique apparatus collection. Purchase tickets from SFD members or by emailing raffle@spencerportfire. org.

Government Meetings

•Concerned about climate change? Give your input at Monroe County’s Climate Action Plan workshops on Wednesday, July 26. There will be a virtual workshop at noon and an in-person workshop at 6 p.m. at the R. Thomas Flynn Campus Center at MCC’s Brighton Campus. Get more information and register at http://monroecountyclimateaction. com.

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

•Hamlin: Conservation Board – July 24, 7 p.m.; Town Board – July 26, 6 p.m. at 1658 Lake Road.

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

•Sweden: Town Board – July 25, 6 p.m.

Health Help

•Residents in the Riga area are welcome to come to Union Church, 14 North Main Street, Churchville, to pick up a box of nutritious food for their families. Distribution is made the fourth Wednesday of each month between 4 and 5 p.m. Drive into the church parking lot and follow the signs. For information, call 293-1665.

•Veterans with Cancer Support Group meets the second and fourth Tuesday of the month from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at Cancer Support Community at Gilda’s Club, 255 Alexander Street, Rochester. Call 585-423-9700 x304 or visit www.cscrochester.org for information.

•The Spencerport addiction support group meeting for anyone touched by addiction is every Tuesday, 6:30 p.m., at Spencerport Wesleyan Church, 2653 Nichols Street. Park in the back, enter thru downstairs door and go all the way to the back and through a door to the back room. Call 410-8021 or 261-5280 with any questions.

•The Nutrition Program for western Monroe County serves low-cost lunches at noon on Tuesday through Friday at the Lodge on the Canal, 133 State Street, Brockport. Call Jennifer Lapinski, 426-4120 ext. 3215 for more information.

•TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) Club at St. Leo the Great Catholic Church, 110 Hojack Lane,

Hilton, meets every Friday morning. Weigh-ins are from 8:30 to 9:15 a.m. and meetings are from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.

•Alcoholics Anonymous meetings are held at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, 14 State Street, Brockport, on Saturdays from 8 to 10 a.m. in the Community Room and at the First Presbyterian Church, 35 State Street, Brockport, on Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m.

•The Samaritan Harvest provides free produce and baked goods on Tuesdays and Fridays, 9:30 a.m. to noon, at the Lodge on the Canal, 133 State Street, Brockport.

Historical

•Joel Humphrey will present a talk, Little-known Facts and Stories About the Erie Canal, on Wednesday, July 26, 7 p.m., at the Colby Pulver House Museum, 568 Colby Street, Spencerport. For information, call David at 490-4751 or email saxman14410@gmail.com.

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. Closed Saturday, July 29, for the Hamlin July Jamboree. Local author and chef, Calvin Eaton, is presenting a gluten-free cooking demonstration on Saturday, July 22, at 11 a.m. Digital Literacy of Rochester is at the library Mondays from noon to 3 p.m. providing tech help. Registration is open for the summer reading challenge and programs. Preschool storytime is every Monday at 10:30 a.m. The July 31 storytime is Farm themed and will finish with a tractor-pulled wagon ride around the Town Hall Park. Joining Mrs. Carlson as guest readers are local farmer Lora Partyka and Assemblyman Steve Hawley. On Tuesday, July 25, at 11 a.m., the Together on Tuesday series features a martial arts demonstration presented by Sensei Scott of S&S Fitness. Escape Room programs are Wednesday, July 26, at 1 and 3 p.m. for kids ages 6-11 and Thursday, July 27, at 1, 3 and 6:30 p.m. for teens and adults. Family Bingo is Wednesday, August 2, at 1 p.m. Lego Club is Thursday, August 3, at 6 p.m. Copies of The Dinosaur Bar-B-Que cookbook for August 10 Cookbook Club are available for pickup. Registration is required for most programs. For more information, call 964-2320, visit www.hamlinlibraryny.org or find the library on Facebook.

•Newman Riga Library, 1 South Main Street, Churchville, is open Mondays/Wednesdays/Fridays from 11 a.m. to 5 p. m.; Tuesdays/Thursdays 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Upcoming events at the library include: Summer Reading Game runs through August 10. Children Pre-K to Grade 12 can participate. Crunchy Sam’s Reptiles and Invertebrates - Thursday, August 10, at 2 p.m. For more information, call 293-2009, go to newmanrigalibrary.org, or visit the library’s Facebook page.

•Ogden Farmers’ Library, 269 Ogden Center Road, open Monday 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Tuesday through Thursday 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., Friday (every third Friday opening at 10 a.m.). Closed Saturdays in July and August. Library story time every Tuesday at 10:15 a.m. Springdale Farm story time every Wednesday at 10:15 a.m. Rotating registrationrequired kids events every Thursday 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.: Drawing Club (first Thursday), LEGO Club (second Thursday), ROCDOG Therapy Dog Visit (third Thursday), Pokémon Trainers Club (fourth Thursday). Walking Club for all ages every Thursday 10 to 11 a.m., meeting at Union Street Coffee House, rain or shine. Adult Book Club every fourth Thursday. More information at OgdenLibrary.com, or facebook.com/ogdenfarmerslibrary.

•Parma Public Library, 7 West Avenue, Hilton, holds various events each week. Visit www. parmapubliclibrary.org for complete details. For information, call 392-8350.

•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. Tie Dye Time – Monday, July 24, 3 to 4 p.m., for teens and tweens. Bring anything you want to soak with color; dye and additional items will be provided while supplies last. Rain date will be July 25. Picnic Story Time with Brockport School of Dance & Performing Arts – Tuesday, July 25, 11 to 11:30 a.m. Constellation Day – Thursday, July 27, 1:30 to 2:30 p.m., for teens and tweens. Features Zodiac embroidery and marshmallow constellations. The History of Gardening with Jack Kowiak – Thursday, July 27, 6 to 7 p.m., for adults 18+. This presentation will examine how gardens have changed through history, the important gardening innovations and their inventors, and intrepid plant explorers who discovered some of our most popular plants.

Meetings

•Hilton Apple Fest Committee meets every fourth Monday of the month at 6:30 p.m. in the Hilton Community Center, 59 Henry Street, Hilton. The meeting room is on the second floor, room 202. Everyone is welcome.

•Hamlin Morton Walker Board of Fire Commissioners will hold a workshop meeting the fourth Thursday of the month (July 27) at the Hamlin Morton Walker Fire District Building, 1521 Lake Road, Hamlin.

Clarkson Historical Society holding Summer Camp

Summer School Camp at the Clarkson Academy will be a four-day experience in cursive writing, reading, games, stories, history, and music – all typical at schools, including one-room schools, in the 1940s and 50s.

The Summer School Camp is for 20 students going into fourth and fifth grades. This four-day school experi-

ence will be held Monday, August 21, through Thursday, August 24, from 9 a.m. to noon each day.

The summer camp is $10 per student to cover the cost of supplies. Registration forms will be in the Clarkson Town Hall and on the clarksonhistoricalsociety.org website.

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Harvest Fest corn hole players, vendors and racers are needed

If you love corn hole, the tournament at the Sweden Harvest Festival is the place for you. The single-elimination tournament begins at 1 p.m. on Saturday, September 23, at the Sweden Farmers Museum, 4988 Lake Road. Cost is $10 per team. Register at swedenclarksonrec.recdesk.com or in person at the Sweden/Clarkson Community Center, 4927 Lake Road (prior to September 23). For more details about the tournament, email phyllisb@townofsweden.org.

Vendors are also needed for the 2023 Sweden Harvest Festival on September 23. With expanded festival activities and a newly certified 5K race-course, organizers are expecting a bigger turn-out than ever. To request a vendor application or for more information, contact Marie Bell

at mkmbell47@hotmail.com or Patty Hayles at phayles@townofsweden. org.

Looking for a local certified 5K race to run? Lace up your sneakers for the Sweden Harvest Festival 5K race on September 23. The race starts at 9 a.m. at the Sweden Farmers Museum, 4988 Lake Road. Prior registration is $30 or $35 day of race. A free t-shirt is included while supplies last. To register, visit https://brockportharvestfest.itsyourrace.com. The Sweden 5K race-course is USATF certified (NY22004KL) and will be professionally timed by Race Management Solutions using Jaguar Electronic RFID timing. For more information, contact rhumby@townofsweden.org.

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Public meeting on Monroe County’s Climate Action Plan July 26

Monroe County residents and stakeholders will have two opportunities to attend public workshops as part of Phase II of the county’s Climate Action Plan. Both workshops will be on Wednesday, July 26, with a virtual workshop at noon and an in-person workshop at 6 p.m. at the R. Thomas Flynn Campus Center at Monroe Community College Brighton Campus. Parking for the in-person workshop is available in Parking Lot M.

“I encourage our residents to get involved in this critical process that will shape the future of our community by addressing and reducing greenhouse gas emissions,” said County Executive Adam Bello. “Our county has made progress to reduce its carbon footprint and create a more sustainable community. We must continue to work together with the community to make a cleaner and healthier Monroe County for generations to come.”

The county’s Climate Action Plan (CAP) is a comprehensive, strategic effort to address and reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in the atmosphere and related environmental impacts associated with the changing climate.

Under the guidance of the CAP Advisory Committee and led by the Department of Environmental Services, Monroe County completed Phase 1 of the plan in September 2022. Working with consultant Bergmann, the team measured GHG emissions from county-run sites, facilities and operations. The team then identified reduction goals, benchmarked against other communities and New York State’s Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act, and recommended actions to cut the GHG emissions from county operations by 80% by 2050. Phase II is focused on community-wide GHG emissions, including residential, commercial, industrial, municipal and all other energy-dependent activities that take place within Monroe County. The aim of Phase II is to:

•Develop a comprehensive countywide GHG inventory and baseline

•Identify GHG reduction goals

•Identify community partners

•Conduct a comprehensive review of best management practices and case studies

• Identify and analyze strategies, actions and priorities

•Create actionable strategies

•Identify future climate action policies

The July 26 workshop will present information gathered to date for Phase II – including summaries of input received at public outreach events throughout the community over the past several months, as well as initial findings from developing the community-wide GHG emission inventory.

Following the presentation, the in-person workshop will invite community participants to engage with subject matter experts on each of the Phase II focus areas: Transportation, Buildings and Housing, Energy Use and Consumption, Partnerships, Education and Economy, and Waste and Recycling.

“I’m proud to serve as the Co-Chair of the Climate Action Plan Committee and to work with my colleagues to help create a brighter and greener future for the next generations of Monroe County residents,” said County Legislator Michael Yudelson. “Ensuring the public is fully involved in the work of local government and this committee’s work is of utmost importance. These public sessions will provide engagement opportunities to reach as many residents as we can.”

In 2022, the Monroe County Legislature approved an initial $1 million to fund implementation of the CAP.

For information and to register for the workshop, go to www. monroecountyclimateaction.com. For those unable to attend, the workshops will be recorded and posted online at the same web address.

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death notices

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•Hecht, Frances E. (Efing) 1940 -2023, of LeRoy, died July 14, 2023. Frances is predeceased by her husband, Robert C. Hecht. She is survived by her children, David (Misty) Hecht, Timothy (Shirley) Hecht and Karen (Timothy) Harrison; grandchildren, Keith Lopez, Toni Stallman, Frances Hecht, Will (Jean) Hecht, Geoffrey Hecht, Jessica (Nick) Gennuso, Hilary (Lucas) Sharpe and Alex Harrison; six great-grandchildren; several nieces, nephews, cousins and dear friends. Her Funeral Service was celebrated July 19 at Walker Brothers Funeral Home, Spencerport. Interment in Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, Rochester. Donations can be made to RRH Foundation, 330 Monroe Avenue, Suite 400, Rochester, NY 14607 in her memory.

•Yu, Elizabeth Ann, of Greece, died July 3, 2023, at age 34 after a two year battle with Leukemia. Elizabeth is survived by her husband, Randall Yu; her three sons, Dominic (6), Anthony (4), and Joseph (2); her parents, John and Mary Jo Maurer; her eight siblings, John (Katie) Maurer, Marielle (Andy) Follaco, Annemarie (Michael) Nordquist, Claire (Wesley) Evans, Joseph Maurer, Richard (Brittany) Maurer, Max (Autumn) Maurer, Kateri Maurer; her 14 nieces and nephews; many cousins, aunts, uncles, and in-laws. A devoted wife, mother, daughter, sister, aunt, librarian, and friend, Elizabeth always put her children above all else, even while courageously undergoing intense cancer treatment. Known for her faith, kindness, and wholesome humor, Elizabeth was the third of nine siblings. She was incredibly close with all her brothers and sisters, especially her twin sister, Marielle. Elizabeth met Randall Yu in 2011. Both were aspiring educators who shared the same values of family and putting others before themselves. Married in 2014, they had three children together, Dominic, Anthony, and Joseph. After earning a Bachelor’s Degree in Education from SUNY Brockport and a Master’s Degree in Library Media Science from St. John Fisher College, Elizabeth became a children’s librarian at Bernabi Elementary School in Spencerport. Through her unique skills and vibrant personality, she made reading fun for kids. Many families have pointed to Elizabeth as a great influence in their children’s education.

Elizabeth’s Funeral Mass was celebrated July 15 at St. Thomas the Apostle Church, St Paul Blvd., Rochester. Interment in Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, Rochester. The family asks that you consider donating to a college fund set aside for Elizabeth’s sons, Dominic, Anthony, and Joseph. Donations can be made to Randall Yu via check or Venmo: @ randall-yu-1.

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•Lammes, Thelma (Burkhouse), died July 3, 2023, at age 88. Predeceased by her husband of 59 years, Dirk Lammes Sr., Thelma was a lovingly devoted wife, mother and grandma. She is survived by her children: Elizabeth (Woodin) Mitchell, Jeffery (Beverly) Woodin, Deborah (James) Redick and Dirk (Kathryn) Lammes; grandchildren Thomas Mitchell, Justin Woodin, Sarah Woodin, Brian (Jayme) Woodin, Nicole (Gage) Olschewski, Olivia (Anthony) Manfredi, Samuel Lammes and Miles Lammes; four great-grandchildren. Predeceased siblings: Earl, Lloyd, Jim and Pete Burkhouse of Bradford, PA and Roberta (Burkhouse) Martin of Edgewater, FL. After raising their children, Thelma was employed at Black & Decker and GE prior to her becoming a Home Health Aide with Westside Home Care and Lifetime Assistance. She was highly requested and respected for her passionate work with her clients. Thelma’s serenity was outside in her gardens. Vegetables or flowers, it didn’t matter because she mastered both. She wasn’t born with green thumbs but all ten fingers. There’s no doubt her compassionate spirit will be remembered by everyone who knew her. A woman who was forever giving with no expectation in return. She will always be loved, but especially missed. Til we all meet again in God’s Garden. Rest in peace.

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•Ellinwood, Jean Gruendike, died June 18, 2023 at age 94. Predeceased by her husband of 51 years, Donald; and companion of 12 years, Rusty Willison. Survived by her children, Cindy (Hal) Steltz, Carol Ellinwood, Connie Tyson (Phil Giardino), Tom and Todd Ellinwood; ten grandchildren - Brenden Steltz (Christin Bentley), Brian Steltz (Jamie), Becky Bubel (Roger), Jennifer Dirks (Robert), Erin Parris, Ronnie Warner, Rich Tyson (Fon), Rob Tyson (Natalia), Jason Ellinwood (Lynn), Joel Ellinwood (Catherine); 13 great-

grandchildren; siblings, Joyce Vembre and Larry (Martina) Gruendike; many nieces, nephews and other loving family members and friends.

Family and friends are invited to her Celebration of Life on July 22, 2023 at 1 p.m. at Pearce Church, 4322 Buffalo Road, North Chili. Private interment, Grove Place Cemetery. Contributions can be made to One Caring Place or Open Door Mission in her memory.

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•Kelly, Edward G., died July 12, 2023 at age 91. Predeceased by his wife of 67 years, Ann Beverly Kelly (Klos); parents, Edward and Cecilia (Dollen) Kelly; and brothers, Msgr. Charles P. Dollen, Rev. Bernard F. Dollen and David L. Kelly. He is survived by his children, John (Karen), Bernard (Susan), Cecilia (Steven) Maffett, Charles (Mary Jane) and Mary Catherine (Joseph) Vander Linden; grandchildren, Ian Kelly, Ashlan (Kyle) Carter, Noelle Kelly, Brandin (Jennifer) Kelly, Christina (Joseph) Kelly, Megan Maffett, Elizabeth (Keith) Johnson, Tessa Kelly, Benjamin and Lauren Vander Linden; six great-grandchildren; brother-in-law, Michael (Nancy) Kent; sister-in-law, Barbara Kelly; and several nieces and nephews. Edward was a US Army veteran. He retired from Eastman Kodak Company and DePaul Mental Health, Churchville.

His Funeral Mass was held July 19 at St. Theodore’s Church, Gates. Interment, Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Donations can be made to St. Jude Children’s Hospital or School of the Holy Childhood in his memory. Arrangements entrusted to the Leo M. Bean and Sons Funeral Home, Chili.

Edward (Ted) F. Vargo and Doris A. Vargo (Weaver)

Theirs was a love that spanned 8 decades. They met and fell in love in the 1950’s and remained that way to their last breaths. Edward was born July 1, 1938 and took his last breath June 2, 2023. Doris was born May 24, 1940 and joined her love on July 9, 2023. A potluck celebration of their lives will take place July 23, 2023, 1pm at Gravelponds Campground, Scottsville, NY. In lieu of flowers, the family requests you consider a donation in their memory to “Churchville Fire Department, Churchville, NY” or the memorial fund at Ogden Baptist Church, Spencerport, NY, or The American Baptist Church of Lakeland, Lakeland, FL.

Susan Dewey Ville

Susan Dewey Ville, age 89, of Churchville and Spencerport, NY, passed away peacefully on June 12, 2023. She was born in 1934 to parents Dorothy (Crandall) Dewey and George Dewey of Churchville, NY.

She is survived by her three children Linda (Rick) Glabach of Interlaken, NY, Tom (Gayle) Pimm of Chelmsford, MA, and David (Kristina) Pimm of Pepperell, MA, and her sister, Patsy Dewey Shafer of Dansville, NY.

Her late husband of 40 years, Ivan Ville, and children Brian Ville of Spencerport, NY, Marc Ville (deceased) (Lynne Johnson Ville) of Rochester, NY, and Kathleen Ville of Akron, NY were loved by Sue.

Sue and Ike have 8 grandchildren: Jared Pimm, Olivia (Pimm) Lahey, Jeremy Ville, Joseph Ville, Shawn Glabach, Victoria Pimm, Jennifer Pimm, and Nathan Batzold. They also have 2 great-grandchildren: Maxwell and Weston Pimm.

Susan delighted in playing bridge, was active in the local antique and yard sale communities, and enjoyed the real estate community as an agent for many years. She was an avid traveler, visiting her favorite locations in Gettysburg, PA, Vermont, and visiting family in Massachusetts and Maryland. Sue always had a good book in her hand, as reading, particularly historical fiction and researching antiques was a great pleasure. Her early career was as a teacher and she worked in multiple schools in Spencerport, Hilton and Brockport. Her family will remember her meticulous needlepoint and quilt pieces, braided rugs, and painting objects, all treasured by her family.

Susan’s kindness and independent personality were felt by her family and many in the local community. The local church, antique community, history and bridge clubs no doubt were the greatest recipients of her time and adoration. She was headstrong, delightfully opinionated, and never afraid to share her wisdom about any topic. Her incredible spirit will continue to touch the generations that knew her, as well as those beyond.

A memorial service will be held at the Adams Basin United Methodist Church (Spencerport, NY) on Saturday July 29th at 11:00 am. Luncheon will be served at Salmon Creek Country Club, 355 Washington St, Spencerport, NY 14559. All are welcome.

In lieu of flowers please consider donating to the American Cancer Society or the Morgan Manning House in Brockport, NY.

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•Myrick, Carolyn S., died July 16, 2023 at age 80. She was predeceased by her parents, T. Allen and Irene Soults. She is survived by her husband, Richard Myrick; her children, Christine Brower, Cheryl (Robert) Donatella, and Charlene (David) Weeks; her step-children, Lucinda (Kevin) Karstedt, James (Deanna Grams) Myrick, Jake (Noriko Kamei) Myrick, and Leslie Myrick; her grandchildren, Justine (Dakota Lutz) Brower, Jennifer, Jason, and Jessica Donatella, Samantha and Matthew Weeks, Kara Beth (Andrew) Sandoval, Kristopher (Gabriele) Karstedt, Philip (Melissa) Sladden, Jack Sladden, Olivia Kamei Myrick and Gabriel Myrick; and her 4 great-grandchildren. Carolyn was a bookkeeper for Covenient Food Markets for many years and a member of the Coast Guard Auxiliary. Her pastimes included sewing, knitting, doing jigsaw puzzles, reading, and tending to her plants, flower gardens, aquariums, and caring for her beloved dog Kendy.

Visitation hours will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, July 27 at the Thomas E. Burger Funeral Home, Inc., Hilton, followed by her Memorial Service at 7 p.m. Donations can be made to the Craig Goodrich Animal Shelter, 70 Railroad Avenue, Hamlin, NY 14464 in her memory.

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•Maira, Richard T., died July 16, 2023 at age 79. He was predeceased by his parents, Phillip and Filomena Maira; his beloved wife of 48 years, Mary Jo (2013); his son-in-law, Dave Elliott; and his brother-in-law, Gary Triano. He is survived by sister, Gloria Triano; his daughters, Margo (Doug) Staunton, Meredith (David) Brickler, and Melissa Elliott; his grandchildren, Ashilie, Nicole (Kevin), Myra (AJ), Capstan, Tom, Tyler, Sierra, and Marijane; his five great-grandchildren; his loving companion, Diane Levcik; and several nieces, nephews, and many friends.Richard was the owner/operator of Nu-Lite Neon Sales & Services, Inc. in Rochester. Some of Dick’s life’s work is on display in the American Sign Museum in Las Vegas. He loved fishing, boating, riding his motorcycle, and hunting.

A Celebration of Life was held July 19 at The Original Char Broil House, Island Cottage Road, Greece. Donations can be made to Shriner’s Hospital for Children, 2900 Rocky Point Drive, Tampa, FL 33607 in his memory. Arrangements entrusted to the Thomas E. Burger Funeral Home, Hilton.

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•D’Andrea, Francis E., age 89, died July 12, 2023. He was born May 25, 1934 in Holley to the late Mario and Marie (Zappone) D’Andrea. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his wife Arlene in 1996. Francis is survived by his loving companion of 26 years, Donna Lavender; son Daniel D’Andrea; stepchildren, Jackie (David) Nau, Michael (Amy) Lavender; sister, Jane (Joseph) Petta; step-grandchildren, Austin (Jalen), Zachary, Jason; beloved cat, Chloe; several nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. Francis served in the U.S. Army from 1956-1958. He was an active member of St. Mary’s Church in Holley. Francis spent 22 years working for Eastman Kodak Company, where he retired as a frontline supervisor. In his younger years he enjoyed bowling with his son Daniel in leagues at Brockport Bowl. Later in life, Francis began to run in marathons, completing many local races. His Mass of Christian Burial was held July 18 at St. Mary’s Church, Holley. Interment with military honors held privately at Holy Cross Cemetery in Holley. Contributions can be made to St. Mary’s Church, 13 South Main Street, Holley, NY 14470 in his memory. To share a special memory of Francis, please visit www.mitchellfamilyfuneralhomes.com.

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•Boccia, Gloria A., died July 10, 2023 at age 86. Survived by her loving husband of 63 years, Frank; daughters, Theresa Boccia (Keith Shaw) and Tracey Boccia; grandchildren, Ian and Clara Shaw; and siblings, Phyllis (Alex) Hartwigh and William (Linda) Andrews. Gloria was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother and was adored by her many nieces, nephews and dear friends. She was a woman of many talents and will be remembered for her style and grace.

A Celebration of Life service will be announced at a later date. Contributions can be made to St. Jude Children’s Hospital in her memory. Arrangements entrusted to the Leo M. Bean and Sons Funeral Home, Chili.

•Levandoski, Joyce E., died July 16, 2023. Joyce is survived by her three children, Laurie (Tom) O’Reilly, Michelle (James) Hickey, Karen Gardner; sister, Brenda Garrity; brother, Dale Erdman; grandchildren, Lindsay (Adam) Maier, Brittany (Daniel Kolinski) O’Reilly, Sean Hickey, Lauren Hickey, Kevin Hickey, Kyle Tibbetts, Samantha Tibbitts, Emily Tibbetts; and two great grandchildren. Joyce was Director of Food Service for the Rochester City School District for 30 years, a president of the New York State School Food Service Association, and a board member and lobbyist for the National School Food Service Association. Joyce and her life partner Albert also enjoyed square dancing, traveling, playing golf, and spending time with family and friends in the Rochester area and Florida.

Her Funeral Service was held July 22 at the Walker Brothers Funeral Home, Spencerport. Interment at Mount Rest Cemetery, Bergen. Donations can be made to the Alzheimer’s Association of Rochester and the Fingerlakes Region in her memory.

Help the Hilton-Parma-Hamlin Chamber Stuff-A-Bus

Hilton-Parma-Hamlin Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring a Stuff-A-Bus food drive at the Hilton-Parma Recreation Summer Smash on Friday, July 28, from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Parma Town Hall. There will also be a Stuff-A-Bus collection on Saturday, July 29, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Tops on South Avenue in Hilton. The chamber will be collecting unexpired, non-perishable food items both days to provide food for the residents of the Hilton school district. Provided information and photo.

Get out & grow!

Plant ID without AI

by Kristina Gabalski

There are plenty of apps out there to help you identify plants, and they can be helpful resources, but you can also identify plants on your own using actual reality and your own human intelligence. Part of the fun of learning about the world of plants is experiencing it first-hand and using your own knowledge and observational skills to identify and appreciate plants.

Plant identification begins by looking carefully at a single plant. The Brooklyn Botanic Garden says you need to get into the habit of recognizing some defining features. You can use morphology – learning the basics about a plant’s visible form – to develop the habit of noticing specific patterns among individual plants.

You then begin to group plants into categories – such as the family to which they belong. Family is the taxonomic classification just above genus and species. Distinct species within a plant family often share similar characteristics.

As an example, the Brooklyn Botanic Garden points to the rose family. This family includes cherry trees, almonds and strawberries, plants you might not think of as being related, but they all have serrated leaf margins; their leaves are toothed in a particular pattern. Pairing leaf edge with other indicators can narrow down what plant you are attempting to identify.

Botanists work their way through a series of questions to help them identify plants. Starting with general questions, the process progresses to a high level of detail. With broadleaf plants, for example, look to see how

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the leaves are arranged along the stem. Oppositely arranged leaves are in pairs along the stem. Alternately arranged leaves stagger from side to side along the stem. The Brooklyn Botanic Garden suggests using an acronym – “MAD-Cap-Horse” – for recalling plants with opposite leaves. Maples, ashes, dogwoods, members of the honeysuckle family (Caprifoliaceae) and horsechestnuts all have opposite leaves, for example.

Consider also that you observe plants at different times during the growing season. If the plant is flowering, you can count flower petals, sepals, pistils or stamens and look up more detailed information later.

It is easier to identify plants that are leafed-out as leaf shape offers many clues. Sweetgum leaves are star-shaped; ginkgo leaves are fanshaped, sassafras leaves have three different shaped leaves. Leaves can be sagitate – shield-shaped; hastate – arrow-shaped; cordate – upsidedown heart shaped and more.

Even smell and touch can help with identification. Plants in the mint family have square-shaped stems (some you have to feel with your hands because it is too subtle to see) and distinct minty smelling leaves. Think of the pungent smell of marigold leaves or yarrow leaves, too, and you realize how helpful scent can be to plant ID.

There are many books available to help you get started with plant identification including Botany in a Day and Botanical Field Guide Look for classes on plant and tree identification and begin to experience the satisfying ability to identify plants on your own.

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Leaf edges can be a clue in identifying plants. Members of the rose family have distinct, serrated edges.

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41 years of Hage Hogan Basketball Camp

Sweden Clarkson Recreation recently hosted the 41st year of Hage Hogan Basketball Camp. This year’s camp had 133 participants. Coach Hage said, “The participants learned fundamentals and participated in contests and games. It is great to help players fulfill their dreams to be a basketball player and a good person. Thanks goes out to our great staff, Brockport Central Schools, Sweden Clarkson Recreation staff, and camp participants.” Provided information and photos.

Greater Rochester Chamber IGNITE Award finalists announced

Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce has announced the finalists for the 2023 Greater Rochester Chamber IGNITE Award. First launched in 2019, the award celebrates young professionals who strive toward the highest levels of personal and professional accomplishment, who excel in their chosen field, devote time and energy to their community in a meaningful way, and forge paths of leadership for others to follow.

The 2023 finalists are:

•Chris Bechle, Associate Director of Strategic Partnerships, United Way of Greater Rochester and the Finger Lakes

•Megan Blakeney, Associate Manager, Systems Engineering, Tactical Communications, L3Harris Technologies

•Elissa Burke, Chief Program Officer, Starbridge

•Lauren Dunkle Dlugosh, Director of Recruiting, JK Executive Strategies

•Nicolette (Niki) Gaesser, Project Manager Trainee - Development Group, Wegmans Food Markets, Inc.

•Jennifer Gillen, Vice President, Environmental Operations Manager, LaBella Associates, DPC

•Kristy Gonzalez, Founder/CEO, IntegrateXpress LLC

•Peter J. Gregory, Esq., Partner, McConville Considine Cooman & Morin, P.C.

•Adrian Isaiah Hale, Director, Economic & Community Development, Foundry

•Danner Hickman, Sr. Director of Corporate Development, AeroSafe Global

•Elina Kokorotsis, Founder & Owner, In The Worx, Coaching & Consulting

•Matt Martin, President, Tactical Construction

•Shanterra Randle-Mitchum, Program Director, Center for Teen Empowerment, Inc.

•Jonathan Smith, Chief, Pittsford Volunteer Ambulance.

A selection committee consisting of a diverse group of professional leaders from the Rochester and Finger Lakes business community determined the finalists and recipient based upon submitted nominations. The 2023 Greater Rochester Chamber IGNITE Award will be presented at an awards ceremony at Lincoln Hill Farms on Thursday, August 3, with a Business Made Social happy hour to follow.

Registration for the August 3 in-person IGNITE event, featuring a keynote address from 2022 Greater Rochester Chamber IGNITE Award Recipient Kim Harding, is currently open, and sponsorships are available to help support our young leaders. For more information, go to https://my. greaterrochesterchamber.com/calendar and scroll down to the event.

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New pastor to be installed at Hope Church

Hope Church in Greece will soon be installing its new pastor, Jeffery Reuter. Pastor Jeffery comes to the congregation with a deep passion for serving God’s people and getting to know the community.

Before coming to Hope Church, Jeffery vicared at St. Mark Lutheran Church in Houston, Texas, and graduated from seminary at Concordia Uni-

versity in St. Louis, Missouri. He also received a BS in Applied Mathematics from Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas.

Three installation ceremonies will be held. The first is August 5 at 5 p.m., the second is August 6 at 9:30 a.m. and the third is at 11:15 a.m. at Hope Church, 1301 Vintage Lane, Greece. Community members are invited to

attend and welcome Pastor Jeffery and his young family to the Rochester area and the Hope Church family. Provided information

newsmakers

Luke Dobles of Spencerport, was named to the spring 2023 dean’s list at Wilkes University, WilkesBarre, Pennsylvania.

Allison Draper of North Chili, was named to the spring 2023 president’s list at Coastal Carolina University, Conway, South Carolina.

Julia Martin of Brockport, was named to the spring 2023 dean’s list at Coastal Carolina University, Conway, South Carolina.

Abigail Unson of Rochester (14624), was named to the 2023 spring dean’s list at Bryant University, Smithfield, Rhode Island.

in the service

Major General Ray Shields, the adjutant general for the state of New York, announced the recent promotion of members of the New York Army National Guard in recognition of their capability for additional responsibility and leadership.

Ciara Murphy of Brockport, and assigned to the Company C, Recruiting & Retention Battalion, received a promotion June 8, 2023 to the rank of sergeant.

Brockport Board of Education reorganization

The Brockport Board of Education (BOE) held its annual reorganization meeting on July 14, 2023. The following people were administered their oaths of office: Sean Bruno, Brockport Superintendent of Schools; Jeffrey Harradine, BOE President; Robert Lewis, BOE Vice-President (also re-elected as BOE Member); David Stroup, BOE Member; Michael Turbeville, BOE Member (re-elected); Jill Reichhart, Brockport Treasurer; Deb Moyer, BOE District Clerk.

During the meeting, the Board appointed the seat vacated by Daniel Legault to David Stroup. He will

serve through the regular election in May 2024, at which time the position will be up for election, in addition to the two seats with terms expiring at the end of the school year.

Terry Ann Carbone will continue to sit on the Board of Education as a board member following her years of service as Board President for Brockport Schools.

Regular board meetings are typically held on the first and third Tuesdays of each month at 6 p.m. in the District Board Room, unless otherwise noted on district’s website. Meetings are open to the public. Provided information and photo

Law prohibits mandatory overtime for nurses

The New York State Department of Labor (NYSDOL) announced that an update to the Labor Law restricting mandatory overtime for nurses is now in effect. Under the law, health care employers are prohibited from requiring nurses to work more than their regularly scheduled hours except under limited circumstances, including a health care disaster, a declaration of emergency, or when required for safe patient care such as during an unforeseen emergency or an ongoing medical or surgical procedure.

“Nurses are the backbone of our state’s health care system,” said New York State Department of Labor Commissioner Roberta Reardon. “We need to recognize their invaluable contributions by ensuring they have the support and protections they need to do their job effectively. This new law prevents burnout and empowers these essential workers to continue providing exceptional care to New York families statewide.”

The law now requires a health care employer to notify NYSDOL when exceptions to limitations on mandatory overtime are in use. Additional reporting is required to NYSDOL and the Department of Health when exceptions are in use for fifteen days or more in a given month, and forty-five days or more in a consecutive three-month period. Additionally, the updated law also establishes new monetary penalties for violations.

The updated law also requires all covered health care employers to display a poster, created by the NYSDOL, in a conspicuous location accessible to all employees. The new poster, which is available now in English and Spanish on the NYSDOL website, informs nurses on how they can file a complaint if they believe that they are being subjected to mandatory overtime in violation of the law. It also expands coverage to include nurses employed by facilities licensed or operated by the New York State Office of Children and Family Services.

In accordance with the update, NYSDOL has appointed Jeanette Lazelle, Deputy Commissioner for Worker Protection, as Enforcement Officer.

New York State Department of Health Commissioner Dr. James McDonald said, “This new law offers a valuable tool for retaining nurses and rebuilding a resilient health care workforce. All patients deserve quality care, which is unfeasible for nurses who are often required to work shifts that stretch human capabilities.”

Affected employers and employees can visit dol. ny.gov/mandatory-overtime-nurses for more information on the new law and a list of frequently asked questions.

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The Brockport Board of Education members with Superintendent Sean Bruno and BOE District Clerk Deb Moyer. Shown are (l-r): back row – Sean Bruno, David Howlett, David Stroup, Kathleen Robertson, Michael Turbeville, Deb Moyer; front row – Jeffrey Harradine, Terry Ann Carbone, Robert Lewis.

SportS & recreation

Jason Lohwater claims his first RDGA District Championship

A week of great golf and shared history concluded with an unforgettable shot and a first-time champion on July 15 as the final round of the 2023 RDGA District Championship John H. Ryan Jr. Memorial came to a close at Ravenwood Golf Club.

Capping off a week that included the second annual RDGA Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony with a tribute to some of the leading figures in the local golf community, was a memorable final round battle between some of the top men’s amateurs in the Rochester area.

Following Friday’s 36-hole cut to the low 40 players and ties, Saturday’s third and final round opened with one player – Jason Lohwater of Brook-Lea Country Club – in the lead through the first two days of competition.

Lohwater first grabbed the lead in Friday’s Round Two on the strength of a near-perfect day on the par-72 Ravenwood layout that included an eagle, six birdies and no bogies – for an 8-under-par 64 and a one shot lead heading into the final round.

On Saturday, Lohwater kept his foot on the gas as he added to his lead on the front nine with three birdies and one bogey to extend his lead to three shots and a 12-under-par total for the Championship.

Meanwhile, four players were surging to challenge Lohwater down the stretch.

Past District Champions Yarik Merkulov and Jim Scorse each took turns making a run for the lead – as did Oak Hill’s Alex Zurat and Locust Hill’s Kyle Downey – only to see late round bogies derail their chances.

Throughout the day, however, Lohwater remained unflappable.

A bogey on No. 10 was his last stumble, and as he teed off on the par-5 18th with a commanding two shot lead over Downey, he was faced with one last decision – lay up for an easy par, or go for the green for a possible birdie or eagle. Lohwater ultimately decided to stick to the style of play that had served

him so well throughout the Championship – going for the green in two.

With over 220 yards to go, Lohwater’s second shot just cleared the greenside bunker at 18, as his ball closed to within feet of the pin, which was tucked away in the top right corner of the green. Minutes later, Lohwater drained his second putt for a birdie to close out a three-shot victory at 12-under-par 204 over 54 holes – and record the biggest victory in his RDGA career: the 2023 RDGA District Championship John H. Ryan Jr. Memorial title.

The victory ended a long wait for the 22-year-old Lohwater, whose previous RDGA title had been the 2016 RDGA Boys Junior Championship.

In between, there were several other Junior, Match Play and District Championship runs – as well as a successful Division I collegiate career in which he played for both Bucknell and Villanova.

On Saturday, however, Lohwater’s journey came full circle as his patience was rewarded with the ultimate victory on a course where he was introduced to the game as a member of the Ravenwood junior program.

This year’s RDGA Championship was a study in contrasts with the youngest to enter the starting field being 15-year-olds Barrett Paolini and Reid Wilson, ranging up to 73-year-old Dave Benedict.

Leading the senior contingent for the second consecutive year in the District Championship was 58-year-old five-time RDGA District Champion Jim Scorse. Scorse posted rounds of 66-70-73 for a 7under-par 209 total to finish in a tie for fourth place with Yarik Merkulov and Philip Minnehan and win the medal for low senior player (age 55 and above).

Also recognized - for the eighth year in a row – was the recipient of the RDGA John Henry Ryan Gentleman in Golf Award. The award – which honors a local golfer, tournament official, or volunteer who best personifies the qualities espoused by the late Mr. Ryan, who dedicated his life to promoting and

supporting local amateur golf – is annually voted on by his peers: the players in the starting field of each year’s District Championship. This year’s honoree was Ben Caruso of Brook-Lea Country Club.

In the end, it was another BrookLea golfer – Jason Lohwater – who

also earned the respect of his fellow competitors in winning the 2023 RDGA District Championship title by not backing down and keeping up his high level of play throughout the entire Championship.

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From Hall of Fame to Victory Lane, Tim Fuller wins at Land of Legends

Several months before receiving the prestigious honor of being inducted into the Northeast DIRT Modified Hall of Fame, Tim Fuller was asked why he still continues to race after 30 years in the sport.

“Because I can still get it done,” Fuller said.

He “got it done” Wednesday, July 19, at Land of Legends Raceway winning the 70-lap, $7,500-to-win, Super DIRTcar Series event at the Canandaigua track, six days after attending his induction ceremony.

The tide was in Fuller’s favor for the Feature after claiming the SRI Performance/Stock Car Steel Pole Award in the redraw. To his outside was Kyle Coffey and starting directly behind him was nine-time and defending Series champion Matt Sheppard.

Fuller shot ahead of the field at the drop of the green flag, but behind him Sheppard made quick work of passing Coffey for second, setting up another “Super Matt” versus a Hall of Famer battle within the month.

The Watertown driver put a healthy lead between he and Sheppard in the early stage of the race with a clear track. But once he hit lapped traffic, Sheppard inched closer and closer.

The first of three cautions dropped on Lap 21, giving Sheppard a chance to overtake the lead. He looked high in Turns 1 and 2 on the restart, but Fuller successfully overpowered him. With clean air again, Fuller continued to show speed on the straightaways and meticulously navigated through traffic.

Twenty more laps ticked off the counter before Sheppard’s second opportunity came through another caution. Lined up side by side, Fuller fired hard on the restart, succeeding again at fending off Sheppard’s

advances on the high side going into Turns 1 and 2.

Fuller showed no signs of fatigue, holding his lead with a steady hand. Sheppard found himself caught up in lapped traffic several times after the race’s halfway point, reducing his ability to challenge the race leader.

But as fate would have it, there was one more opportunity for the race to end in dramatic fashion, with a third caution being dropped on Lap 49. The newly minted Hall of Famer and the future Hall of Famer lined up on the front row, ready to battle for the win.

Fuller was spot on and hit his marks for a third time in a row, finding clean air once again. He never lost his lead for a moment and drove his way to Victory Lane for the first time in a Series matchup since 2021. He was also the fifth different Series winner in five races.

“We had to concentrate, so hard,” Fuller said. “I don’t think I looked at the lap counter twice, just because you had to focus on hitting your marks every time. You could never get up too high going into Turn 1 and 2 or [Sheppard] was going to have you. If you moved up, you were done.”

Sheppard held steady behind Fuller, finishing in second for the third race in a row. The Waterloo driver had his perspective on the restart opportunities.

“I really thought if I could beat him to [Turn 1] on the outside, I could get the lead, but I did it three times and I couldn’t get the lead,” Sheppard said. “He could get stuck faster than I could in (Turn) 1 and (Turn) 2. My weakest spot on the whole track was getting into Turn 1, and I think that was his strongest part on the whole track. He had a really

good car all night… When it’s your night, it’s your night.”

Peter Britten notched his fifth topfive finish of the season, landing in third place at his home track to round out the podium. The Brisbane, QLD native came into the Stars and Stripes third in both Series and track points, hungry for a win on his home turf.

“I felt like on the restarts I had a shot at them,” Britten said. “I figured if maybe, if I got in front of them, I could hold them off. They didn’t seem to really want to fire on the top. There was enough up there that if you hit it just right, it gave you a hell of a run, especially on the first lap of the restart. The one time down in (Turn) 1 and (Turn) 2, I almost had Sheppard, but he took the line away from me just enough.”

Max McLaughlin, the 2022 Stars and Stripes winner, had his own stellar performance. In one of his best showings of the year, so far, McLaughlin charged from 17th to fourth – his first top five of

the season. His Heinke-Baldwin Racing teammate Jimmy Phelps rounded out the top five.

With Mat Williamson finishing 9th, Sheppard now leads the Canadian by 63 points going into the Series’ return to Canada at the end of the month.

Up next, the Super DIRTcar Series heads north of the border for the first time in four seasons. They’ll head to Autodrome Drummond on Monday, July 31, for a 60-lap, $7,500-to-win, showcase followed by a 75-lap, $10,000to-win, Super DIRT Week Qualifier on Tuesday, August 1.

Then, the Series will venture to Brockville-Ontario Speedway on Wednesday, August 2, for another $7,500 to win match up.

If you can’t make it to the tracks, you can watch all the action live on DIRTVision. Information provided by Super DIRTcar Series, superdirtcarseries.com.

Nikola Jokic wins second monthly Hickok Belt® Award

Nikola Jokic, center for the Denver Nuggets, has been named the Hickok Belt® Award winner for June 2023. It was his second win of the year as he also took the award in May. Voting was conducted by a select panel of members of the National Sports Media Association (NSMA). Jokic performed brilliantly in the NBA playoffs, which lead the Denver Nuggets to the 2023 Finals. He was the first player in the NBA to lead the playoffs in total points, rebounds and assists. Jokic lead his team to the NBA Finals with his fantastic playing and shooting. In Game 3 versus the Miami Heat, he finished with 30+ points, 20+ rebounds, 10+ assists in an NBA Finals game. He was dominant in beating the Heat in five games, capturing the franchise’s first NBA title. His performance earned him the NBA Finals Most Valuable Player Award. Jokic is also the first center to win Finals MVP since Shaquille O’Neal in 2002. The 28-

year-old, 6’11” basketball superstar, nicknamed “The Joker,” continues to move forward in his career.

Other finalists for June in order of how the NSMA ranked them included: Brooks Koepka (golf), Josef Newgarden (auto racing), Aaron Judge (baseball), Sergei Bobrovsky (hockey), Nathan Eovaldi (baseball), Jonathan Marchessault (hockey), Carlos Alcaraz (tennis), Ryan Blaney (auto racing), and Anya Sabalenka (tennis).

Jokic’s selection as the Hickok Belt® Award winner for June recognizes him as “the best of the best” in professional sports for the month. It also makes him the fourth candidate eligible to receive the 2023 overall award, joining Jon Rahm, Mikaela Shiffrin, Damian Lillard and other finalists throughout the year based on NSMA voting.

To learn more about the Hickok Belt® Award and its history, visit www. hickokbelt.com.

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Hall of Famer Tim Fuller scored his first Super DIRTcar Series win in two years. Photo by Quentin Young.

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Correction Legal Notice Town of Kendall Notice of Public Hearing

Notice is hereby given that a public hearing will be held by the Planning Board of the Town of Kendall on Tuesday, July 25, 2023 at 7:00 p.m. at the Kendall Town Hall, 1873 Kendall Road, to consider the application of Bruce Gates. Applicant seeks approval for a one lot subdivision. Property is located at 16923 Kenmore Rd., Tax ID #33.-1-49.111. Property is zoned Rural Residential (RR). All persons wishing to speak will be heard at this time. A copy of the application is available for review at the Town of Kendall Clerks Office.

By Order of

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Town of Kendall Planning Board

Legal Notice Town of Clarkson

PUBLIC HEARING LOCAL LAW #4-2023

TAKE NOTICE, that the Town Board of the Town of Clarkson will hold a public hearing at the Town Hall, 3710 Lake Road, Clarkson, New York on August 8, 2023 at 6:00 p.m., on Introductory Local Law No. 4 of the Year 2023, a local law to amend the Town of Clarkson’s “Local Law No. 1-1973 of the Town of Clarkson” relating to the regulation of accessory uses and structures.

The text of this proposed local law is on file in the Office of the Town Clerk and may be inspected during normal business hours.

All interested parties will be given the opportunity to be heard.

Dated: June 27, 2023

By order of the Clarkson Town Board

Susan Henshaw Town Clerk

Legal Notice Town of Clarkson

PUBLIC HEARING LOCAL LAW #5-2023

TAKE NOTICE, that the Town Board of the Town of Clarkson will hold a public hearing at the Town Hall, 3710 Lake Road, Clarkson, New York on August 8, 2023 at 6:00 p.m., on Introductory Local Law No. 5 of the Year 2023, entitled A LOCAL LAW TO ESTABLISH A TEMPORARY MORATORIUM ON CERTAIN LAND DEVELOPMENT APPLICATIONS THAT ARE PENDING OR MAY SUBSEQUENTLY BE FILED WITH THE TOWN OF CLARKSON.

The text of this proposed local law is on file in the Office of the Town Clerk, and may be inspected during normal business hours.

All interested parties will be given the opportunity to be heard.

Dated: June 27, 2023

By order of the Clarkson Town Board

Susan Henshaw Town Clerk

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Town of Clarkson Notice of Public Hearing

Notice is hereby given that the Zoning Board of Appeals of the Town of Clarkson will hold a Public Hearing on Wednesday, August 2, 2023, at 7:00 pm at the Clarkson Town Hall, 3710 Lake Road, Clarkson, New York to consider the following application:

Applicant: Jerold Benwitz Jr

Property Owner: Jerold Benwitz Jr

Property Address: 21 Leanna Crescent

Tax ID: 054.02-2-33

Acres: 0.23

Applicant requesting to Requesting an area variance for a side and rear setback to place a shed for storage 2ft off of the side and rear property line not in accordance with the Town Code: 140-22D(1)(c)

Minimum setback:[1] Front: 40 feet; 75 feet on a major road.[2] Side: 10 feet.[3] Rear: 30 feet to dwelling or attached garage; 10 feet to other structures.

All interested parties will be given the opportunity to be heard. Application is on file in the Town Clerk’s Office.

Maps and information are available at the Town Hall’s Building Department for viewing.

By Order of the Zoning Board of Appeals of the Town of Clarkson.

Dated: 7/20/2023

Kevin Moore

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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Town Board of the Town of Riga will hold a Workshop Meeting on Tuesday, August 8th at 6:00 pm at the Town Hall, 6460 Buffalo Road, Churchville, New York regarding town road conditions.

Dated: July 17, 2023

By Order of the Town Board Kimberly Pape, Town Clerk Town of Riga

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Ogden Zoning Board of Appeals

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, pursuant to Section 267 of the Town Law of the State of New York, that a public hearing will be held by the Ogden Zoning Board of Appeals at the Town Hall, 269 Ogden Center Road, Spencerport, New York, on: August 3, 2023 at 7:00 pm to consider the following applications:

PUBLIC HEARING:

Appeal of Julia Quiter of 3481 Brockport Spencerport Road, Spencerport, NY 14559 for an area variance to install 150 linear feet of 6’ vinyl fencing; some of which will be in the front yard whereas fences shall not exceed three feet in height in front yards and shall be of open construction pursuant to Chapter 300-50 A (8) (a) in an R-1 Residential District.

Tax Acct #085.04-3-16

Appeal of Mark Lipari for 7 Turner Drive, Spencerport, NY 14559 requesting an area variance for a proposed storage barn on his commercial property which will have a 35 foot rear setback whereas in the Light Industrial District the setback should be 50 feet pursuant to Chapter 300-34 J (6) and an area variance for lot coverage of 15,224 square feet when 14,000 square feet is allowed (35%) pursuant to Chapter 340-34 J (7) A in a Light Industrial District.

Tax Acct #087.04-1-23

Respectfully Submitted, Sue Duggan, Zoning Board of Appeals Secretary

Legal Notice

Town of Hamlin

Hamlin Planning Board

Monday, August 7, 2023 7:00 p.m.

Pursuant to Section 274a and 276 of Town Law as amended and the Town of Hamlin Zoning Code, the Hamlin Planning Board will hold a Public Hearing on Monday, August 7, 2023 at 7:00 p.m. at the Hamlin Town Hall located at 1658 Lake Road, Hamlin for the following:

PUBLIC HEARING

SPECIAL USE PERMIT

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 Sweden Town Park Lodge, 4761 Redman Road, Brockport, New York, on Monday, August 7, 2023, commencing at 7 p.m. to consider the following:

Application of Gary Coia, 158 Ladue Road, Brockport, New York, for approval of the Coia Subdivision, located at 158 Ladue Road, Brockport, New York. The applicant is proposing to combine 158 Ladue Road and 144 Ladue Road. The properties are owned by Gary and Dorothy Coia, tax account numbers: 113.02-1-16.2 and 113.02-1-16.1.

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

Brockport Fire District

RESOLUTION 2023-48

Purchase of Thermal Imaging Cameras (TIC’s)

The following resolution was adopted by the Board of Fire Commissioners of the Brockport Fire District on July 17, 2023.

Resolution to expend from the “Brockport Fire District Miscellaneous Equipment and Furnishings Capital Reserve Fund” for the purchase of Thermal Imaging Cameras (TIC’s).

WHEREAS, pursuant to §6-g of the General Municipal Law, the Brockport Fire District, Towns of Sweden and Clarkson, County of Monroe, State of New York, did establish the “Brockport Miscellaneous Equipment and Furnishings Capital Reserve Fund”, a capital reserve fund to finance the cost of acquisition or replacement of miscellaneous equipment and furnishings utilized in the operation of the Brockport Fire District, including, but not limited to, furnishings and furniture for the fire stations, miscellaneous incidental equipment required to maintain the fire district’s facilities and other non-firefighting equipment and furnishings that are included in the definition of capital as set forth in General Municipal Law §6-g but not within the purposes of the other Brockport Fire District §6-g Capital Reserve Funds.

WHEREAS, there is a need to purchase new Thermal Imaging Cameras. Many of the current Thermal Imaging Cameras are outdated or unable to be repaired. The purchase of the new Thermal Imaging Cameras offers the newest technology and features available which provides an extra layer of safety for the firefighters.

THOMAS CALANDRILLO

660 WALKER LAKE ONTARIO ROAD

Application for Thomas Calandrillo, owner, Thomas Calandrillo, seeking Special Use Permit Approval to operate a landscape maintenance business located at 660 Walker Lake Ontario Road. He is proposing to build a 36’ x 40’pole barn on the property to house the equipment required for the business. He has received the requested variances from the Zoning Board of Appeals. This is his 2nd appearance before the Planning Board. He was asked to submit a proper site plan that shows the new building and the drainage. He will also provide a proper letter 0f intent.

Tax account# 14.04.001-014.1.

PUBLIC HEARING

PRELIMINARY & FINAL SINGLE

LOT SUNDIVISION

DON SOANES

530 MORTON ROAD

Application of Don Soanes, owner Don Soanes, seeking a Preliminary & Final Single Lot Subdivision for Lot 2 of the Heberle – Soanes Subdivision. The intent is to obtain approval for a single- family home with associated improvements on 8.85 acres. This is in the R-L Zoning District.

Tax account# 006.120-02- 016.111.

All interested parties will be given the opportunity to be heard at this time.

Further information can be obtained by calling 964-8181 or by reviewing the application at the Hamlin Town Hall during regular business hours.

Dated: July 13, 2023

Chairperson Chris Schlieter

Hamlin Planning Board

The Best Things In Life Are FREE!

WHEREAS, the purchase of the Thermal Imaging Cameras is to be financed from monies in the above-referenced “Brockport Fire District Miscellaneous Equipment and Furnishings Capital Reserve Fund”, and it is the purpose of said capital reserve fund to fund the acquisition and purchase of such equipment by the Fire District;

NOW BE IT RESOLVED THAT, the Brockport Fire District is hereby authorized to expend from the “Brockport Fire District Miscellaneous Equipment and Furnishings Capital Reserve Fund” an amount not to exceed $29,000 for the purchase of the Thermal Imaging Cameras.

BE IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED, that this resolution is subject to a permissive referendum and shall not take effect until 30 days has elapsed after its adoption, or unless approved at a special election of the qualified voters of the Brockport Fire District after a proper petition calling for such special election is filed with the secretary of the Brockport Fire District within the time permitted by law.

The adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly put to a vote and upon roll call the vote was as follows:

Patricia Connors, Chairwoman, Commissioner Yes

Allyn Hammel, Vice Chairman, Commissioner Absent Willard Bird, Commissioner Yes

Debra Bax, Commissioner Yes

David Georgiev, Commissioner Yes

The resolution was thereupon duly declared to have been adopted subject to a permissive referendum.

Dated: July 17, 2023

Debra L. Bax, Secretary, Board of Fire Commissioners Brockport Fire District PO Box 131, 38 Market Street Brockport NY 14420

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Churchville Legion Post serves up an evening of entertainment

Lawn chairs and blankets filled lawn at the Harvey C. Noone American Legion Post in Churchville the evening of July 14 as roughly 120 guests attended a performance by local Beatles tribute band, “8 Days a Week.” Barton’s Parkside Hots served food and the Legion provided cold drinks. As part of its community service, the Legion admitted veterans for free and invited the community to enjoy a summer Friday night with great food and music. Post Commander Ken Juergens welcomed the crowd and introduced the band. Games, includng volleyball, were set up for children and adults to play and picnic tables were put up making it easier for people to enjoy their meals. Many in the crowd were seen dancing throughout the performance. Provided information and photos.

New York’s lead in fire fatalities continues

A July 8 house fire in New Scotland added four more individuals to the state’s mounting residential fire death toll for 2023. In 2017, 2018, and 2019, New York led the nation in fire deaths. Once again, the state is currently on track for the same dishonorable mention in 2023. Earlier this year, FASNY cautioned that New York was again poised to lead the nation in fire fatalities, with 45 residential fire deaths reported as of March 14. That number had climbed to 98 by July 14 – almost double the number of home fire deaths in the next leading states of Texas and Ohio (59), Pennsylvania (57) and California (55).

These fatal fires do not discriminate in locale. Destructive and deadly house fires have occurred not only in the dense neighborhoods of New York City but also on Long Island, Buffalo, the Hudson Valley, the Adirondacks, the North Country and other communities around the state where volunteer firefighters provide the vast majority of response.

Whether it be a fire caused by exploding lithiumion batteries or something as simple as home cooking, ensuring all homes have working smoke detectors will save lives. Nationally, two-thirds of residential fire deaths occur in homes where there were either no smoke alarms or no working smoke alarms. According to the United States Fire Administration, 48 of the 98 fire deaths in New York this year occurred in residences with no working smoke alarm. Families facing today’s economic challenges may not have the resources to purchase these devices, putting them at greater risk of injury or death in the event of a fire.

The Firefighters Association of the State of New York (FASNY) is a staunch supporter of fire safety public education and is working steadfastly to bring awareness to this issue and create change. Prevent-

ing fires is a key step in reducing fire deaths and injuries. FASNY also supports economic incentives to make fire safety equipment more readily available, including putting forth legislation to create a tax exemption for smoke detectors and other home fire safe items, restoring fire and building code funding for localities and increasing code enforcement and penalties for code violations.

Even with the best fire safety education, prevention and code enforcement efforts, fires will still happen. Retaining and building up our contingent of volunteer firefighters statewide is critical to maintaining an environment of readiness and response. In addition to hosting the annual statewide RecruitNY volunteer recruitment effort, FASNY continually advocates in Albany for policies that would support the recruitment and retention of volunteer firefighters. This includes the efforts to recognize the service of our state’s 80,000 volunteers via tax incentives and other policies and programs. FASNY reported earlier this year that New York’s volunteer firefighters save New York taxpayers $4.7 billion annually through their service.

“The number of home fire deaths in New York this year is startling and disappointing,” said FASNY President Edward Tase, Jr. “Code enforcement reform, tax-free fire safety devices and adequately staffed volunteer fire departments are important factors that can contribute to a safer New York for all. We are calling upon the State to take immediate actions to increase fire safety. In the meantime, we encourage all residents to ensure their smoke detectors are working and that there is at least one present on each floor of the home, especially outside sleeping areas. The seconds a smoke detector can give residents during an emergency can truly be lifesaving.”

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Elmira to host Civil War Symposium

The Friends of the Elmira Civil War Prison Camp and Elmira College are partnering to host an inaugural Civil War Symposium on August 4 through 6, 2023, at Elmira College.

“We hope to see local community members and Civil War history enthusiasts from all over the country as we investigate the unique position Elmira held in one of the most important time periods for our country,” said Martin Chalk, Chemung County Legislature and President and Co-Founder of the Friends of the Elmira Civil War Prison Camp.

The multi-day event forwards the Friends’ mission of “protecting and preserving the history of the Civil War in Elmira, Chemung County and surrounding areas, and to educate the public about that history.” It will feature a range of presentations and activities that highlight Elmira’s historic role in the Civil War. Attendees will tour Civil War-related sites in Elmira including the Chemung Valley History Museum, John W. Jones Museum, and barracks #3 at the Elmira Civil War Prison Camp site.

In addition to the registered portions of the Symposium, the public is invited to an Open House and Book Signing from 1 to 4 p.m. on Sunday, August

6, at the Civil War Prison Camp, Barracks #3, 645 Winsor Avenue. Attendees can tour the barracks, which give a historic view of the facilities first used by the Union Army and later housed Confederate Army prisoners. Author Mary Frailey Calland will be on hand to sign copies of her book, Our Lesser Angels: A Novel of the Elmira Civil War Prison Camp. The historic fiction tells the story of a North Carolina widow who travels to Elmira to learn the meaning of an engraved ring she found in the pocket of her deceased husband’s uniform.

For Symposium attendees, the keynote address will be given at the Hilltop Inn on August 5. It’s named the Dr. Thomas K. Meier Keynote in honor of the late Dr. Meier who was Elmira College President from 1987-2012. Dr. Michael P. Gray, Professor of History at East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania, will present the keynote. Gray teaches courses on the Civil War, public history, interpreting Civil War sites, U.S. military and history.

Additional details and registration information is available online via https://www.elmiraprisoncamp. com or Facebook at @ElmiraCivilWar.

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Publication Date: August 6

Hilton Apple Fest supported the Hilton Parma Food Shelf by collecting non-perishable food items on May 20. Tops Market in Hilton helped support the effort. Pictured here are Mark Penders, Joe Lee, Karmen Penders, Franki Frank and Lydia Birr. Provided information and photo.

Vision becomes reality on Hope Hall’s expansion and renovation

The expansion and renovation of Hope Hall School is now in full swing, on track to be completed by the start of school in September. The current music room and woodworking center will be upgraded and expanded, a new and updated science lab will be built, and a new inventory management center is being created under the Woodworking Center. The former science lab will be converted into a SocialEmotional Learning Center.

All of this building is the result of a four-year $18 million comprehensive fundraising initiative called the Hope for Tomorrow Campaign. In addition to the construction taking place, this campaign funds general repairs to the school, parts of which are over 80 years old. The Campaign will also encompass financial aid and scholarships for students, funding for programs, capacity building and long term funding.

The groundbreaking on the new venture took place in mid-February. Since that launch, construction contractor Taylor, The Builders has made steady progress, digging the foundation on the expansion and laying the outside walls before the end of the school year. Asbestos abatement and wall removal had to wait until all of the students were done with school and the music and woodworking facilities were no longer needed for classes. The wing where the construction is happening has now been partitioned off for work, for the safety of the teachers and 40 students participating in Hope Hall’s Summer Program, while the new exterior walls of the school are going higher each day.

“This is an exciting time for the school,” remarked

Sister Diana Dolce, S.S.J, the school’s Founder and Executive Director. “Not since we completed the high school wing of the school in 2011 have we made such monumental changes to our building, which will allow us to better serve the needs of our students. Every individual, Foundation, and Corporate Partner who has made a gift to our Hope for Tomorrow Campaign can feel proud that they are helping children who learn differently thrive and become successful learners, and that they are making a significant investment in the future of our community.”

Hope Hall is a 501 (c) (3) non-profit school, whose teachers use The Dolce Method of Learning Mastery©, created by Sister Diana. This unique methodology is specifically designed for students with learning challenges such as ADD, ADHD, anxiety disorders, forms of Autism, Central Auditory Processing disorder, and/or a low average IQ.

Hope Hall is grateful to key donors, Mark and Maureen Davitt, Robert F. and Mary P. Hastings Foundation, the Karpus Family Foundation, and Florence M. Muller Foundation, along with hundreds of others, for their generosity in supporting the vision of the Hope for Tomorrow Campaign in transforming Hope Hall School, in order to provide augmented services and enhanced programming, scholarships and financial aid.

For more information on the Hope for Tomorrow Campaign, and to make a gift or become a Corporate Sponsor, visit https://tinyurl.com/HopeforTomorrowCampaign.

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FEMA Region 2 launches “Make a Difference” recruitment initiative

FEMA Region 2 has launched its “Make a Difference” recruitment initiative – a partnership with colleges and universities in the New York, New Jersey and Connecticut area.

This collaboration shows FEMA’s commitment to reducing barriers to access by investing in the next generation of emergency managers. By establishing long-term partnerships with higher educational institutions, the “Make A Difference” program will fast-track more than 300 students and alumni toward their first steps of a career at FEMA.

The agency is seeking applicants from a broad range of disciplines who are passionate about public service and making an impact on their communities to fill FEMA Region 2 vacancies; this region serves

New Jersey, New York, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands.

Students and alumni can fast-track their application by sending an email to FEMA-makeadifference@ fema.dhs.gov including a resume, transcript, and reference letter from college or university personnel (e.g., career center, professor, program dean).

FEMA encourages all majors to apply. Full-time, part-time and internship opportunities are available across a wide range of functional areas.

“We are pleased to announce this initiative and remain committed to streamlining the hiring process making it easier for students to apply,” said Region 2 Administrator David Warrington. “Partnering with the Higher Ed community is critical to the future

of emergency management and we encourage all interested students, regardless of major, to join our diverse team and help us make a difference in the communities we serve.”

The following colleges and universities are participating in this initiative: Cornell University; Princeton University; New York University; Yale University; City University of New York (CUNY); State University of New York (SUNY); Rutgers University; Stony Brook University; Baruch College and Hunter College.

FEMA’s employee benefits include

eligibility for public service loan forgiveness, hybrid in-person and telework schedule, commute to work transit allowance, paid annual leave, health, dental and vision insurance and more.

For more information on the “Make a Difference” initiative, including the application process and available opportunities, please visit Fema.gov/ region-2 or contact the recruitment team at Fema-makeadifference@fema. dhs.gov.

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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 Ave. Brandi and our congregation are enjoying a summer sabbatical—a Season of Renewal. Our temporary pastors during this time are Rev.Whitney Scoville and Elder Fred Mollon. Please join us for worship, Sundays, 10 AM, a family friendly service, either in person or virtually via live-stream or recording at https://www.facebook.com/firstpreschili/live/. Help us enjoy relaxation, new experiences (a Devotional walk, a relaxing Yoga gathering, prayer opportunities), new fun, new discoveries, new connections, different worship leaders…and take Jesus on the journey with us! Youth Groups, Music Opportunities, Mission Trips, Season Teams, and Community Outreach, including our Food Cupboard (3rd Sat. each month, 10-11:30 AM), are a few programs we offer to enrich our faith. In need of prayer or counsel, call or email the church office: 585-889-9896 or fpc3600@gmail.com. Handicapped accessible. Website: chili-presbyterian.org.

HILTON BAPTIST

CHURCH

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

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

1021 Hilton Parma Corners Rd, Hilton Website: www.lifequest.cc, email: info@lifequest.cc. Lead Pastor: Rev. Rob Dickerson. Sunday Worship

11am. Midweek Programs: Wednesdays at 7pm – Midweek Adult Bible Study, Royal Rangers - a scouting program for boys; Wednesdays at 6:30pm HYM Hilton Youth Ministries at the Gate Youth Center, 62 East Avenue, Hilton. Journey together as we discover God’s Love and Purpose for our lives. Faith - Family - Friends - Fun - Freedom

MORTON BAPTIST CHURCH

1152 County Line Road, Hamlin, NY 14464. Church phone 585-6598459, 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.

THE POTTER’S HOUSE

CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP CHURCH

4756 Lake Road South, Suite 7, Brockport, NY 14420 Website: Brockportphchurch.com Phone: 585-943-1719

Services: Sunday at 10:30 am and 6 pm; Thursday at 7 pm.

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. CHRISTOPHER’S CHURCH

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

ST. GEORGE’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. 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.

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

ST. JOHN LUTHERAN CHURCH

Pastor Chris Bode. 1107 Lake Road West Fork, Hamlin, NY 14464, 585-964-2550. Sunday Services: 8:30 AM & 11 AM; Adult Bible Class, Sunday School at 9:45 AM. 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

St. John’s is a place to encounter Christ in the sacraments, in community and in the Scriptures through prayer, service, and fellowship. Join us for Holy Mass at 5pm Saturdays, or Sundays at 7:45am, 9:30am, and 11:15am. Daily Mass, Tuesdays, & Thursdays at 8am and Wednesdays & Fridays at 6:30pm. Mass 9am on 1st Saturdays. Confession Mondays & Wednesdays 5:30-6:00pm and Saturdays 3:454:30pm. Eucharistic Adoration Thursdays 1:00pm-6:00pm (Benediction at 5:50pm) & Sunday 1:30-4:30pm (Evening Prayer at 4:00pm, Benediction at 4:15pm). Many great opportunities to learn about the Holy Bible, and groups for families and children of all ages. We are located at 55 Martha Street, Spencerport, NY 14559. Visit our website at www. StJohnsChurchSpencerport.org. Email: sstjohnc@dor.org. Our Parochial Administrator is Fr. Sriram Sadhanala.

ST. LEO’S CATHOLIC CHURCH

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

ST. MARY’S CHURCHST. MARk’S CHURCH

13 South Main Street, Holley16789 Kenmore Road, Kendall Parish Center – Holley 638-6718, www.stmarystmark.org.

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

ST. PAUL LUTHERAN CHURCH & SCHOOL

158 East Avenue, Hilton, NY 14468, 585-392-4000, www.stpaulhilton. org. Senior Pastor: Rev. Mark Ball – pastorball@stpaulhilton.org, office 585-392-4000. 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 (Rt. 31), Spencerport, NY 14559. Phone: 352-3143. Pastor Steve Shrum. Trinity’s Updated Worship Schedules starting Sunday, July 9th – Traditional service at 9:00AM; Full Contemporary service at 10:30AM with Children’s Church. Both worship services will be live streamed on YouTube. Visit our new website at www.TrinitySpencerport. org. Email: trinitylutheran191@gmail.com. ‘We are a Christ-centered church here to assist and rejuvenate the community through the guidance of the Holy Spirit. We are a people that will equip families to draw closer to the Lord.’

UNION CONGREGATIONAL UNITED 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.

SUNDAY, JULY 30, 2023

Ferris Goodridge

AMERICAN LEGION, Post 330

691 Trimmer Road, Spencerport, NY 14559

Rain or Shine 50/50

registration:9:00am-12 Noon NO eNtrY ON fIeLDtILL 9aM

free Hot Dog:for Pre-registers awards:3:00pm

Dash Plaque:1st 200

DJ: bobby “rocker”fredericks the Music Man

More info at:www.spencerportcanaldays.com

Judged Show: Top

40 + 20 Specialty Trophies

$15 until July 23rd (Postmark); $20 July 24th or later, NO refUNDs

Make checks payable to:spencerport Canal Days Car show

Please fill out form below and mail to: spencerport Canal Days Car show, PO box 331, spencerport, NY 14559

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Cool off and get fit –a pool workout

Looking for a new way of getting in a great cardio and strength workout? Look no further than your backyard or community pool.

T O p S Club, Inc. (Take Off pounds SensiblySM), the nonprofit weight-loss support organization, with a “real people. real Weight Loss.®” philosophy, is a proponent of exercising in water, as it is not only fun, but also is easy on the joints because the buoyance of water supports your body. plus, water provides 360-degree natural resistance, so your muscles are engaged more fully, working harder versus dry land, a calorie burner booster.

If it’s been a while since you’ve entered a pool, start with easier moves first, and as you get more confident in your water abilities, work up to the more challenging exercises.

The water moves described below are informational and may not suit an individual’s health situation. Always check with your doctor or healthcare provider before beginning a new program.

Water Walking, Jogging, or Marching

Walk your way into waist-high or chest-high water. Walk 10 to 20 steps forward and then the same distance backward. You can intensify the workout by gently jogging instead of walking. Switch between jogging for 30 seconds and walking for 30 seconds. Aim for a five-minute workout. You can also march in place, swinging your arms by your sides. If you get winded, take a break, and then start marching again. For a bigger challenge, walk in deeper water, which will increase resistance. Begin walking for a minute or two and rest for a minute. You can build your time as your fitness level rises.

Full body lunge and stretch

Stand in waist-deep water with your feet under your hips and arms at your side. Step your right foot forward and lower your left knee toward the bottom of the pool. Then return to the original position. repeat the sequence using your left foot. Try for eight to 10 times with each leg. This exercise builds flexibility and strength in arms, shoulders, front and back of thighs, and rear muscles.

Sidestepping

Face the pool wall and stand upright. Take sideways steps, keeping the body and toes facing the wall. Take 10 to 20 steps and then return.

The Bicycle

Stand in chest deep water. With your back toward the side of the pool, bend your arms and rest your elbows on the deck or gutter to help stabilize your body. While standing, begin bending your knees to pedal an imaginary bike. Aim for 10 reps, but once you feel exhausted, rest for up to three minutes.

In addition to helping you burn calories, the movement helps strengthen and tone your legs, shoulders, and core.

The Noodle Plank remain in the shallow end of the pool. using both hands, hold the water noodle close to your chest with your arms partially bent. push your feet off the pool bottom and allow your extended legs to float upward to the water surface behind you. Hold the plank position as long as you can. Only use flutter kicks when it is necessary to remain horizontal. This exercise helps build your core strength, tightens abs, and improves flexibility.

A variation is to hold the noodle with both hands shoulder length apart. With your toes on the pool floor, straighten your elbows and lean forward to submerge the noodle in front of you. Your body should be straight and diagonal to the pool floor. Hold the position as long as you can and then repeat several times.

T O p S Club Inc. (Take Off pounds Sensibly) is the original weight-loss support and wellness education organization. Founded in 1948, TOpS is the only nonprofit, noncommercial weight-loss o rganization of its kind. TO p S promotes successful weight management with a “real people. real Weight Loss. ®” philosophy that combines support from others at weekly chapter meetings, healthy eating, regular exercise, and wellness information.

Visit www.tops.org, or call 800-932-8677 to learn more about TOpS and to find a local chapter. provided information