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by Teresa Schreiber Werth People have many unique traditions revolving around Christmas. Some involve food like favorite cookies or a traditional Christmas breakfast or dinner. Some traditions involve hiking through the snow and cutting the Christmas tree, or decorating with tree ornaments that hold a special meaning. The practice that recently captured my attention is the Family Christmas Pajamas. We know a family that has managed this feat for almost 20 years, through three kids. Just the thought of trying to know everyone’s sizes, finding options, choosing the style and design, purchasing and actually having them laundered and ready to go on Christmas Eve, is more than I can imagine doing once, let alone every year! And I have marveled at their success, making them my all-time winner of Christmas holiday traditions… until last year, when I was shown a photo of a very large, local Christmas family gathering – I’m talking about 26 people from three months to almost 70 years of age, all wearing the same Christmas pajamas at their Christmas Eve gathering! Most tire offers end 12/31/23. See Dealer for details. It was a unique sight to behold! Of course, the little baby and two kids were cute… but the truly amazing part even the parents grandProvide us withwasn’t a better eligible* price at and the time of parents wearing them… the youngeligible* adult men purchase and we’ll matchitit.was Find a better and women decked holiday jammies. The price within 30 days ofout thein purchase,and entire scene was mind-boggling to a person who *
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Hilton HS inducts 75 students into Hilton Chapter of National Honor Society Parents, Board of Education members, administrators and staff gathered on December 5 at Hilton High School to honor the induction of 75 students into the Hilton Chapter of the National Honor Society (NHS). Advisors Laura Schrenker and Tony Ambrose welcomed attendees to the ceremony before Principal Dr. Jeff Green took the stage to thank parents, guardians and family members for their part in helping to mold the students being honored. “You, inductees, are going to be the difference makers of your generation. Making a difference is a lifelong pursuit that consists of countless daily decisions,” he told the inductees. “Embrace the opportunity to be the difference makers in our community.” This year’s keynote speaker, selected by the students, was Mr. Michael Ellicott, Health and Introduction to Teaching teacher, and boys varsity soccer coach. A native of Manchester, England, Ellicott talked about the value of grit and hard work, and even gave inductees a small piece of ultra fine grit sandpaper to remind them not to forget about their grit. “My hope is that you all continue to build
your grit, that you continue to persevere through those tough times in life, find your way around those bumps in the road,” he said. “But tonight, take the time to reflect on and remember how your perseverance pulled you through a lot of hard work and has brought you to this wonderful occasion to be recognized in front of your peers, your family and the school community.” National Honor Society officers – President Bronte Jones, Vice President Maria Beghini, Secretary Abigail Hilburger, and Treasurer Shawn Nordstrom – reviewed the four pillars of membership, which are scholarship, service, leadership and character. Each inductee was called up on stage to have a parent place an NHS pin on their lapel and to sign the registry. Students then lit a candle and together recited the NHS oath. The newly inducted members are: Sara Amend, Katherine Barry, Sofia Beghini, Gianna Bianchi, Jazz Bianchi, Brodie Bostley, Julia Brone, Ava Brugno, Mary Burke, Peyton Carter, Tyler Coughlin, Giovanni D’Alonzo, Madi-
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Rochester Kwanzaa Coalition celebrates 35 years of cultural enrichment The Kwanzaa Coalition, a cornerstone of cultural enrichment in Rochester for over 30 years, is gearing up for its annual seven-day festivities. The theme of the celebration this year is Kwanzaa 2023: Harambee Let’s Pull Together. Founded by Dr. David Anderson, the Rochester coalition is dedicated to presenting Kwanzaa to the community, fostering a sense of unity and cultural awareness. The Coalition stresses the importance of bringing the community together to honor and witness the seven principles of Kwanzaa in action – unity, self-determination, collective work and responsibility, cooperative economics, purpose, creativity and faith. Individuals, businesses and the wider community are encouraged to get involved and connect with one another at the Kwanzaa celebrations. Kwanzaa, initiated in 1966 nationally by Dr. Maulana Karenga, is the premier cultural celebration of the African American community. The Coalition aims to highlight and nurture the positive impact in the community by raising cultural awareness through events at six different locations each year. Held in libraries, museums and cozy community spaces, these events enhance the reach and accessibility of Kwanzaa celebrations.
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A Holiday Tradition: Family Christmas Pajamas by Teresa Schreiber Werth People have many unique traditions revolving around Christmas. Some involve food like favorite cookies or a traditional Christmas breakfast or dinner. Some traditions involve hiking through the snow and cutting the Christmas tree, or decorating with tree ornaments that hold a special meaning. The practice that recently captured my attention is the Family Christmas Pajamas. We know a family that has managed this feat for almost 20 years, through three kids. Just the thought of trying to know everyone’s sizes, finding options, choosing the style and design, purchasing and actually having them laundered and ready to go on Christmas Eve, is more than I can imagine doing once, let alone every year! And I have marveled at their success, making them my all-time winner of Christmas holiday traditions… until last year, when I was shown a photo of a very large, local Christmas family gathering – I’m talking about 26 people from three months to almost 70 years of age, all wearing the same Christmas pajamas at their Christmas Eve gathering! It was a unique sight to behold! Of course, the little baby and two kids were cute… but the truly amazing part wasn’t even the parents and grandparents wearing them… it was the young adult men and women decked out in holiday jammies. The entire scene was mind-boggling to a person who
Sisters (l-r) Maria, Minnie, Ivette and Marilyn. It was Minnie’s idea for the family to wear matching pajamas.
pretty much wears old t-shirts and sweat pants to bed year-round! I asked the co-ordinator of this feat, Minnie Rivera, how she pulled it off? Her story is just as complex as I imagined (which is why this will NEVER happen in my family)! The first week of December 2022, Minnie walked into Walmart one day NOT looking for pajamas. As she began to cruise the aisles, she noticed several styles of holiday pajamas on display. Something in her mind clicked! Minnie has had custom t-shirts made for more than a few events, so she was no stranger to a “big project” on a tight timeframe. And, right then and there, Minnie decided to make look-alike Grinch pajamas happen for her entire (immediate and extended) family for Christmas 2022. What may have sounded simple at first, was anything BUT! Once Minnie was able to get a list of all the sizes she needed (no small task), she began scouring area Walmarts to complete her pj purchases. She was calling stores and asking for items to be held, traveling between Greece, Gates and Brockport, searching through racks and piles. In the end, it took her right up until Christmas Eve to complete her shopping list. In the meantime, she was decorating her Spencerport home (the party venue) in all things Grinch. She says, “It was the grinchiest site you ever saw!” There was an inflatable Grinch to greet guests, Grinch table coverings and dinnerware, Grinch window and door decorations, even a Grinch shower curtain in the bathroom! By her count, the project involved six families comprised of 16 females and 11 males. There were spouses, children, siblings, cousins, and girlfriends,
all willing to forego their personal Christmas style for a Grinch family Christmas in matching pajamas! Minnie says that people arrived at her home wearing their pjs and kept them on all day! One minor exception, was one of her brothers-in-law, who, in true Grinch spirit, eventually pulled his favorite Buffalo Bills shirt over his Grinch pajama top! What has become of the matching Christmas pjs? She doesn’t know about everyone else’s, but Minnie still has hers. And the biggest surprise
was finding a Grinch dog sweater for her son, Jonnie’s, little dog Mia. Her idea was an over-the-top success! When asked if she would do this again? Minnie said, “Yes! Because we really had a good time, the pictures are beautiful and it made our Christmas gathering a very memorable event. In truth, we weren’t actually being ‘grinchy’ at all…I just liked the way it all looked! Seeing everybody in their matching pjs really made us LOOK like one, big family!”
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Safety tips to help everyone remain safe on the roads The holiday season is here, many people will attend holiday parties, and AAA Western and Central New York wants to remind drivers to have a plan in place to get home safely after a night of festivities. As an advocate for traffic safety, AAA has supported more than 50 years of public education efforts against impaired driving. Yet, the work is not finished. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), every day, about 37 people in the United States die in drunk-driving crashes — that’s one person every 39 minutes. In 2021, 13,382 people died in alcohol-impaired crashes – up 14% from 2020. Those deaths were all preventable. Drug-impaired driving is also a major concern for traffic safety. AAA research shows that marijuana can impair drivers in a variety of ways, and marijuana use is becoming more commonplace with the legalization of
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Hilton Education Foundation awards $7,500 in scholarships to Class of 2023 The Hilton Education Foundation (HEF) awarded three $2,500 scholarships totaling $7,500 in addition to a Microsoft Surface Laptop to three 2023 Hilton High School graduates, at Bravo Night on June 6. Since 2008, the Hilton Education Foundation has awarded $77,500 in its name to Hilton High School seniors. They also offer many other scholarships and awards through the HEF that can be found on their website at www.hiltoneducationfoundation.org Gabrielle Hix and Sydney Heise were the recipients of the Aggie Seneway Founder Scholarship. Hix is attending Siena College, majoring in Biology. Heise is attending George Washington University, majoring in Political Communication.
Alyssa Almekinder received the HEF Women’s STEM Scholarship. She is attendingMonroe Community College, majoring in Optical Technologies. The Surface Pro computers were privately donated by Aaron (HCSD Class of 1994) and Alana Unterborn. The dollar value of the donation is matched through Microsoft’s Give program. The matched funds are placed into the HEF scholarship fund. Consider making a tax-deductible donation to the Hilton Education Foundation, which was established to receive gifts and donations that enrich and enhance educational opportunities for Hilton Central School District students. Provided information and photos
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Unite NY launches “More Voices More Choices” campaign Non-partisan Unite New York will kick off a new “More Voices, More Choices” advocacy campaign in January of 2024 aimed at enacting meaningful democracy reform in New York state. The organization and its members are devoting time and significant financial resources to push for the passage of bills to create term limits, citizen ballot initiatives, increased ballot access, ranked choice voting and nonpartisan primaries. Unite NY conducted four separate polls as part of the organization’s Voter Empowerment Index in 2023 that demonstrated these reforms are wildly popular with voters and will now turn the organization’s efforts to working with lawmakers on both sides of the aisle to make these changes a reality in New York State. Unite NY Executive Director Tim Dunn said, “It’s not a bold statement to say that democracy is a pretty good thing and while Unite NY believes that more democracy is even better, our democracy in New York is not one that has voters flocking to the polls. That’s why we are so excited to launch our new ‘More Voices, More Choices’ campaign. Unite NY leadership and members are now stepping up to put more time, money and energy into a campaign that will fight for reforms that give everyone a voice of hope to share with our friends and neighbors. We know there are true leaders in our State Legislature who already support these reforms and our organization is excited to work with them to build a bipartisan coalition that will make these changes a reality.”
Beginning early in 2024, Unite NY will be mobilizing its thousands of followers to call on Albany to embrace the “More Voices, More Choices” campaign to shift more power to the ballot box. The ultimate goal of the campaign will be to reform our electoral system to drive greater participation and make New York’s democracy an example for the nation. The campaign will use a variety of tactics, including dedicating significant financial resources to fund a digital ad campaign, direct mail, and walking the halls of the Capitol to lobby legislators to embrace democratic reform. The organization’s reform agenda has five pillars: •Term limits for Statewide Office: In the last several years resignations and indictments have led to some of the most powerful elected officials leaving office in disgrace. Term limits stop offices from becoming a permanent seat of power – and more than 80% of New York voters support implementation. •Citizen Ballot Initiatives: In about half the states in the Union, citizens can petition issues directly on the ballot for an up or down vote; this is already done at the local level. Nearly three-quarters of New York voters want the ability to directly decide on critical issues like abortion, criminal justice, redistricting, and ethics reform. •Increased Ballot Access: In 2020, in the dark of night and under the guise of COVID relief, former Governor Cuomo convinced the Legislature to triple the number of signatures needed to get on statewide
ballot. The result is a system supported by less than 40% of voters that requires a candidate to gather more than 1,000 signatures a day to qualify for the ballot, while chosen candidates of the two parties don’t have to collect any. This significantly higher threshold effectively eliminated five minor party choices for voters. •Instant Runoffs/Ranked Choice Voting: The implementation of Instant Runoffs in primaries in New York City drove an increase in voter turnout of more than 130,000. More than half of voters in New York City approve of this reform that empowers voters, dismantles the spoiler effect, and shifts power from party bosses directly into the hands of the people. •Nonpartisan Primaries: More than 3.4 million unaffiliated voters cannot participate in primary elections which are consistently plagued by low turnout. Establishing non-partisan primaries has the support of more than two-thirds of New York voters and Unite NY supports Assemblymember Robert Carroll’s legislation (A. 479) that would establish ranked choice voting statewide while providing 3.4 million unaffiliated New Yorkers with a real voice by allowing them to participate in primary elections, something 40 other states permit in some form. The More Voices, More Choices campaign will also include a series of events for Unite NY members and will initially run throughout the 2024 legislative session. Learn more at www.UniteNY.org. Provided information
Events
•The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline offers 24/7 call, text, and chat access to trained crisis counselors who can help those experiencing suicidal, substance use, and/or mental health crises, or any other kind of emotional distress. •The Brockport Fire District is partnering with the American Red Cross to install free smoke alarms, create escape plans and share fire safety information. Email smokedetectors@brockportfire. org to schedule an installation or discuss your family’s needs. •Every home in the U.S. is eligible to order an additional four free at-home COVID tests beginning November 20. Those who did not order tests this fall may place two orders for a total of eight tests. Go to https://www.covid.gov/tests. •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. •Community clothing closet will be open on Saturdays, January 6 and 20, from 10 a.m. to noon at Ogden Presbyterian Church, 2400 South Union Street, Spencerport. All are welcome. For additional information, call 585-352-6802.
LEGO Club, Therapy Dog Visit, Pokémon Club. Find Adult and Teen events at OgdenLibrary.com or facebook.com/ogdenfarmerslibrary. Starting January 1, library items will no longer be subject to late fines. Find FAQ answers at ogdenlibrary. com/fine-free-faqs.html. •Parma Public Library, 7 West Avenue, Hilton is holding the following events (no registration unless indicated): Winter Science for Kids – Wednesday, December 27, 1 to 2:30 p.m., ages 5 to 12. Drop in and explore hands-on science activities for kids all about winter. Melt a baking soda snowperson with vinegar and try ice fishing with salt and an ice cube. Snowy Owl Pinecone – Thursday, December 28, 1 to 2:30 p.m., all ages, registration required. Make a snowy owl with pinecones and cotton balls. Nintendo Switch Night – Thursday, December 28, 6 to 7 p.m., for grades 6 and up. Use the library’s Nintendo Switch and enjoy multiplayer games with new friends. The library has a variety of games to try out. Feel free to bring your own Nintendo Switch joy-cons or consoles if you want to play solo. Noon Year’s Eve Party! – Saturday, December 30, 11 a.m. to noon, recommended for ages 5 to 12, but all are welcome. Ring in the New Year (almost) with crafts, confetti, and a countdown to the NOON Year. For information, call 392-8350 or visit www. parmapubliclibrary.org. •This is a sample of programs held at the Seymour Library, 161 East Avenue, Brockport, 637-1050. Programs marked with an * require advance registration. The library will be closed on December 25 and 26 for the holidays and reopen on Wednesday, December 27, at 10 a.m. Tween Graphic Novel Book Club – Wednesday, December 27, 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. This month’s selection is “Isla to Island” by Alexis Castellano. STEAM Teens: Q-Tip Bridges – Thursday, December 28, 1 to 2 p.m. Use Q-tips and other non-traditional materials to engineer a solid structure able to bear weight. Noon Year’s Eve: New Years’ Around the World – Saturday, December 30, 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., all ages welcome. Celebrate the new year and learn the different traditions of cultures around the world. Count down and ball drop at noon instead of midnight for the little ones. The library will be closed on January 1 and will reopen on Tuesday, January 2, at 10 a.m. For complete information, visit seymourlibraryweb.org.
•The Parma-Hilton Historical Society will host speaker, Dan Schneiderman, on Monday, January 8, at 7 p.m., in the Ingham Room at the Hilton Community Center. Schneiderman is the Eclipse Partnership Coordinator at the RMSC. He will discuss the science and history of solar eclipses, the impact the eclipse will have on our region, and how to prepare for the eclipse coming April 8, 2024. •Help kick off the NYS Parks Centennial Celebration by taking a First Day Hike at Hamlin Beach State Park on Monday, January 1. A guided walk will begin from the Park Office at 10 a.m. led by Lara Hargrave, Hamlin Beach and Lakeside’s own Environmental Educator. The Friends of Hamlin Beach State Park (FOHBSP) will also be there to welcome attendees with a warm beverage. All are welcome. •The Greece Regional Chamber of Commerce is holding a Health & Home Expo on Saturday, March 23, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., at The Mall at Greece Ridge, 271 Greece Ridge Center Drive. The event provides businesses and organizations throughout our region in the health and home industries an opportunity to share their knowledge and expertise as well as to promote their goods and services to the community. Go to https://public. greecechamber.org/events for information or to reserve an exhibit table.
Government Meetings
•Chili: Town Board – December 29, noon, at the Town Hall Main Meeting Room (live stream available). All town offices closed Christmas Day. •Churchville: Board of Trustees – December 26, 7 p.m., at the Village Municipal Building, 23 East Buffalo Street. •Hamlin: Town Board – December 27, 7 p.m., at Town Hall, 1658 Lake Road. •Sweden: Town Board – December 28 (Thursday), 6 p.m., and January 2, 6 p.m., at Town of Sweden, 18 State Street, Brockport.
Health/Help
•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. •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.
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. The library will be closed through Tuesday, December 26, for the Christmas holiday. Digital Literacy of Rochester is at the library Mondays from noon to 3 p.m. providing tech help. Call 964-2320 to register for programs. Visit the library’s Facebook page or www.hamlinlibraryny. org for more information. •Hoag Library is open Monday through Thursday 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Friday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. for browsing, computer lab, and fax/print/wireless print/copy/scan/notary. Download free eBooks, audiobooks, movies, music, and magazines on the Libby and Hoopla apps. Free Electric Vehicle (EV) charging stations available in the library parking lot. Earn your GED – free classes offered by Orleans/Niagara BOCES at Hoag Library. AAA Defensive Driving – several dates in 2024. •Newman Riga Library, 1 South Main Street, Churchville, is open Mondays/Wednesdays/Fridays from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Tuesdays/Thursdays 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Saturdays 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. For 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 thru Thursday 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., Friday thru Saturday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (every third Friday opening at 10 a.m.). Story time every Tuesday and Friday at 10:15 a.m. Registration-required kids events every Thursday 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.: Drawing Club,
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New Year’s Day snowshoeing in Brockport
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In partnership with On the Canals, the Village of Brockport has purchased snowshoes and winter trekking poles in a variety of weight limits (reserve the appropriate equipment when registering). Participants will be traveling along the canal starting at the Main Street lift bridge parking area and traveling west and then turn around and return to the beginning. The mode of transportation will be snowshoes or, if there is not enough snow, the trek will be a hike. Enjoy the peaceful trek along the canal with lots of winter wildlife. The event is suitable for beginners of any age and fitness level. If you can walk, you can snowshoe. For more details and to register please go to https://www.eventbrite.com/e/snowshoe-the-empirestate-trail-on-new-years-day-in-brockport-tickets779067861947. Provided information
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Churchville-Chili High School recognized as W!se 2022-2023 Blue Star School
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Students who passed the test became Certified Financially Literate™ and earned a W!se CFL™, demonstrating that they have developed sound financial knowledge and skills. The high school has been recognized by W!se as a Top 100 school every year since 2014 (except in 2020 during the pandemic), however, this is the first year the school has been recognized as a Blue Star School since 2014. Provided information
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First Day Hikes are returning to State Parks in and around the Genesee Valley on January 1, 2024. It’s an exciting way to start your year out on the right foot, out on the trail on guided and self-guided hikes. There are multiple hikes occurring in State Parks in and around the Genesee Valley from Lake Ontario down to the Southern Tier on both sides of the Genesee River. This year’s First Day Hikes are extra special because they are the kickoff to the 100th anniversary of New York State Office of Parks Recreation, and Historic Preservation. Follow each park on social Kick off 2024 with a First Day Hike offered at NYS Parks around the area. media for these and more guided experiences, and special centennial festivals •11 a.m. to 2 p.m. meet at Erie Attica Trail parking lot. Enter (42.922824, -77.756525) coordinates into throughout 2024. Scheduled First Day Hikes, locations, hike length, GPS device. 2+ miles, easy. •1 p.m. meet at the gazebo on Bull Street. Enter and difficulty are listed below. (42.216592, -78.283329) coordinates into GPS device. 2.5 miles, easy. Hamlin Beach State Park: •10 a.m. meet at the park Office, 1 Hamlin Beach •2 p.m. meet at Town of Nunda Highway DepartPark Road, Hamlin. Easy. A guided walk will be led ment at 1955 Hay Road, Nunda. Enter (42.59223, by Lara Hargrave, Hamlin Beach and Lakeside’s -77.94234) coordinates into GPS device. own Environmental Educator. The Friends of Hamlin Beach State Park (FOHBSP) will also be there to Letchworth State Park: •10 a.m. meet at South Highbanks Shelter in Letchwelcome attendees with a warm beverage. worth State Park, near the swimming pool parking lot. Enter through the Mt. Morris entrance at 2640 Genesee Valley Greenway State Park: •10 a.m. meet at Brook Road/Brookdale Preserve Park Road, Mt Morris. 1.5 miles, moderate. parking lot at 30 Brook Road, Rochester. 3+ miles, •10 a.m. meet at the Humphrey Nature Center, in between the Visitor Center and Inspiration Point. easy. •All day meet at Canawaugus Park in Scottsville. Enter through the Castile entrance at 6787 Denton Enter (43.018206, -77.747897) coordinates into GPS Corners Road, Genesee Falls. 2 miles, moderate. device. Self-guided hike, easy. Refreshments pro- •10:30 a.m. meet at the Humphrey Nature Center, vided from 11a.m. to 1 p.m. at Charity Bible Church, in between the Visitor Center and Inspiration Point. Enter through the Castile entrance at 6787 Denton 1794 Scottsville Mumford Road, Scottsville. •10 a.m. meet at Fowlerville parking area in Avon. Corners Road, Genesee Falls. 1.5 miles, easy. Enter (42.891654, -77.823686) coordinates into GPS •1 p.m. meet at the Humphrey Nature Center, in device. 2.6 miles, easy. End at York Landing Parking between the Visitor Center and Inspiration Point. Area (42.864631, -77.851023) where there will be Enter through the Castile entrance at 6787 Denton Corners Road, Genesee Falls. 2 miles, moderate. lunch at 12:15 p.m. with campfire. •10 a.m. meet by the little league fields in Fillmore. •1 p.m. meet at South Highbanks Shelter in LetchEnter (42.463074, -78.113428) coordinates into GPS worth State Park, near the swimming pool parking lot. Enter through the Mt. Morris Entrance at 2640 device. 3+ miles, easy. •10 a.m. meet at Hinsdale Methodist Church, Main Park Road, Mt Morris. 1.5 miles, moderate. Street, Hinsdale. Enter (42.167278, -78.387766) The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation coordinates into GPS device. 2 miles, easy. •10 a.m. meet at Yard of Ale, 3226 Genesee Street, and Historic Preservation oversees more than 250 Piffard. 2.8 miles, easy. End at York Landing Park- parks, historic sites, recreational trails, golf courses, ing Area (42.864631, -77.851023) where there will boat launches and more, which saw a record 79.5 million visits in 2022. For more information on be lunch at 12:15 p.m. with campfire. •10 a.m. meet at York Landing Parking area in York. any of these recreation areas, visit parks.ny.gov, Enter (42.864631, -77.851023) coordinates into GPS download the free NY State Parks Explorer app device. Easy. End at York Landing Parking Area or call 518.474.0456. Celebrating their Centennial (42.864631, -77.851023) where there will be lunch throughout 2024, and connect with them on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and the OPRHP Blog. at 12:15 p.m. with campfire. Provided information and photo
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death notices Darryl Dunlap Horse Shoe, NC - Darryl Rich Dunlap, 76, passed away Friday, December 15, 2023 at Regency Hospital in Greenville, SC. Mr. Dunlap was born in Buffalo, NY to the late Acton and Rhea Rich Dunlap. He grew up in Delevan, NY Darryl had always dreamt of moving to the mountains of NC one day after working up North. He was an Army Veteran and worked with Eastman Kodak as an apprentice working his way up to supervisor and then switched careers to an HVAC specialist later on. His passion and love was antique cars and street rods. He especially loved the 1930’s classics and the 1960 corvettes. He enjoyed traveling with his wife and had a special bond with his dogs, Elvis and Morgan. Darryl is survived by his wife, Connie Valentine Dunlap; a sister, Lynn Bednarek (Paul); a brother-inlaw, Neil Valentine (Diane); a sister-in-law, Bonnie West (Jim) and several nieces, nephews, great nieces, and many good friends. A memorial service will be held at a later date in the spring at the WNC State Veterans Cemetery in Black Mountain. A guest register is available online at www. grocefuneralhome.com.
Evelyn J. Bell Port Orange, Florida: Evelyn (Evie) Bell, formerly of Brockport, died peacefully December 4, 2023, at age 86. Born June 12, 1937 in Brockport, Evie was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister-in-law, aunt and friend to many. Evie is pre-deceased by her husband, Douglas, her son, Jeffrey, and her parents Ernest and Fern Thompson. She is survived by her daughter Kristin (Terence Brown); daughter Kerry; grandchildren Anna and Tyler; brotherin-law Jonathan (Nancy) Bell; niece Erin (Michael Rowe) and nephew Kevin (Amy Van Horn). Evie grew up in Brockport, and was a 1955 graduate of Brockport High School. She went to Rochester Institute of Technology where she received an associate degree in chemistry and went to work at R.T. French Company in Rochester. Evie then fulfilled her dream of having three children and stayed at home to raise a family. Then in 1975 she went to work for Avon Products as a Sales Representative and then District Manager for 18 years before retiring in 1993. She was a member of the Twig Association for Lakeside Memorial Hospital in Brockport. In retirement Evie and Doug relocated to Keuka Lake, NY and eventually Port Orange, Florida. Evie and Doug were avid golfers belonging to Keuka Lakeside Golf Club and later as members of the Crane Lakes Golf Community in Port Orange. Evie was a member of the Port Orange Presbyterian Church where she volunteered with the children’s care and summer vacation bible school. She also volunteered for the Halifax Hospice in Port Orange. Evie used her expertise with accounting and assisted at the AARP to help prepare taxes for those in need. She was also a loyal member in her community participating in the Crane Lakes Performing Arts. Evie enjoyed life. She was happiest when she was with her children and grandchildren along with her entire family and friends. Her friends and family would describe Evie as dedicated, kind, and supportive. A Memorial Service will be held on Friday, December 29, 2023, 11 a.m. at the Port Orange Presbyterian Church. The Bell family would appreciate donations in her memory being made to the Port Orange Presbyterian Church https://popreschurch.com.
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•Mueller, Judith “Judy,” of Greece, died December 9, 2023. Judy was born to Ruth and Charles Moore on October 21, 1940. After graduating from SUNY Brockport, Judy taught in the Spencerport public schools until the birth of her children, Rick, Peter, and Heidi. Later in life, Judy loved spending time with her family and friends playing bingo and crafting. Judy leaves behind her sister, Grace (Al) Donovan; brother, Robert (Dori) Moore; her children, Rick (Lynda) Mueller, Heidi (J.P.) Masly, and her son Peter, whom she was excited to be reunited with in heaven; her grandchildren, David, Lauren, Dana (whom she thought of as a granddaughter), and Kennedy; and her many, many friends. A Memorial Service will be planned for the summer when the flowers and butterflies Judy loved are back. Contributions can be made to Lifetime Assistance Hinchey House, 925 Hinchey Road, Rochester, NY 14624 in her memory. Arrangements entrusted to Walker Brothers Funeral Home, Spencerport. •Pospula, Margaret Ann (MaMa), June 6, 1936 - December 4, 2023. Long time resident of Clarkson, Brockport, and Kendall. Predeceased by her husband, Arthur Pospula. Survived by her sons Michael (Janice) Naylor of Kendall, Larry Pospula of Walworth; close friend and #1 daughter Sue Barton; and many friends. She worked for Perfecto’s Cleaners in Brockport as a tailor. She also bartended for the American Legion (Vets Club), and the Elks Lodge, both in Brockport. A Remembrance will be held at the Elks Lodge, 4400 Sweden Walker Road, Brockport on January 20, 2024 from 12 to 5 p.m. Donations can be made to the Brockport Elks Lodge or the Brockport Vets Club, 222 West Avenue, Brockport, NY 14420 in her memory. Arrangements entrusted to the Fowler Funeral Home, Brockport.
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•Piersa, Jeanne M. (1957 – 2023), died December 13, 2023. Predeceased by her brother, David Harris. She is survived by her mother, June Harris; daughters, Makala and Kylie Piersa; life partner, Michael MacDonald; sister, Judy Gueli; and many nieces and nephews. Jeanne worked for Lifetime Assistance for many years. She enjoyed organizing, going to estate sales and loved being at Sunset Point on Seneca Lake. A Memorial Service will be held privately. Arrangements entrusted to the Fowler Funeral Home, Brockport.
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•Scuderi, Alvera M., died December 14, 2023 at age 85. Predeceased by her brother, Frank (Marianne) DeBellis; and son-in-law, Richard Briggs. Survived by her loving husband, Joseph; children, Cheryl Graupman, Paul (Laura), Lisa (Thomas) Stuver and Toni Scuderi-Briggs; grandchildren, Jennifer (Simon), Danielle, Mariah, Julia, Thomas and Jay. Her Funeral Service was held December 23 at noon at the Leo M. Bean and Sons Funeral Home, Chili. Contributions can be made to the Alzheimer’s Association or Camp Good Days and Special Times in her memory.
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•Chambers, Rockwood “Rocky” K., died December 14, 2023, age 77. He is predeceased by his parents, Tom and Dorothy Chambers; brother of the heart, James Toogood. Rocky is survived by his wife, Rose Chambers; children, Suzanne (David) Lepkowski of Spencerport and Rebecca (Kurt) Griffen of North Chili; grandchildren, Samuel, William, John David and Leo; sister, Bonnie Baker of Mansfield, OH; brother of the heart, Jerry (PJ) Toogood of Phoenix, AZ; nieces, Kate King of Perrysville, OH and Chris Brashear of Toledo, OH. His Funeral Service was held December 21 at North Chili United Methodist Church. Interment to follow at Creekside Cemetery, Churchville. Donations in his memory can be made to the Crown Point State Historic Site, 21 Grandview Drive, Crown Point, NY 12928. Arrangements entrusted to Walker Brothers Funeral Home, Spencerport.
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•Prince, Sharon M., died December 15, 2023 at age 84. She was predeceased by her husband, Charles E. Prince Sr.; and her sisters, Sandra Young and Joy Ranney. She is survived by her children, Charles (Barbara) Prince Jr., Paula (Dale) Mattison, Dale F. Prince, Melody (Richard) Finn, Martha (Carl) Johnson, and Robert Prince; her many grandchildren and great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Sharon was a postmaster for the US Postal Service in Hilton for many years. She was a Village of Hilton trustee, and a Parade Marshall as well as having been given the “Key to the Village of Hilton”. She was a VFW member and trustee. Sharon was a devout Catholic, inspiring others with her generosity to many organizations and volunteer activities in the community. Sharon loved to travel and was fortunate to visit every continent, which included meeting the Pope when she spent time in the Holy Land. Cruises were among the other pastimes she enjoyed. Sharon’s Funeral Mass was celebrated December 21 at St. Leo the Great Church, Hilton. Interment in Parma Union Cemetery. Contributions can be made to St. Leo the Great Catholic Church, 110 Old Hojack Lane, Hilton, NY 14468 in her memory. Arrangements entrusted to the Thomas E. Burger Funeral Home, Hilton.
•Purple, Ann L., died December 17, 2023 at age 72. She is survived by her husband, William Lederhouse; her sons, Todd (Tyna Suzanne) Lederhouse and Jeff (Mir) Lederhouse; her step-daughters, Wendy (Doug) Harrison and Brooke (Andy) O’Reilly; her grandchildren, Spencer, Eleanor, Penelope, Jake, Eliza, Riley, Owen, Grace, and Molly; several cousins; and many friends. Ann was employed by Eastman Kodak Company for 27 years. She was a member of the Coast Guard Auxiliary, an avid golfer, animal lover, and fan of the Beatles and 60’s and 70’s rock and roll music. Her Funeral Service was held December 21 at the Thomas E. Burger Funeral Home, Hilton. Interment December 22 in Woodlawn Cemetery, Canandaigua. Contributions can be made to the Craig A. Goodrich Dog Shelter, 80 Railroad Avenue, Hamlin, NY 14464 in her memory.
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•Wagner, Sarah Jane, age 91, died December 15, 2023. She was born February 20, 1932 in Hamlin to the late Horatio and Donna (Alderson) Mowers. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her husband of over 70 years, Henry “Hank” Wagner (2020), and her siblings, Ted, Don, Norman, Eugenia, Winifred, Genette, and Betty. Sarah is survived by her six children: Peggy (Lee) Berlin, Jerry (Roxanne) Wagner, Charles (Cindy) Wagner, Rodney (Pat) Wagner, John (Robin) Wagner, Edward (Fai) Wagner; 19 grandchildren; 32 great grandchildren; five great-great grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. Sarah was an active member of the Holley Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary and the St. Mary’s Women’s Club and Choir in her younger years. Sarah’s family will receive friends at the Christopher Mitchell Funeral Homes, Inc., 16650 State Route 31, Holley, on Saturday, January 13, 2024, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Mary’s RC Church, 9 South Main Street, Holley, at 12:30pm. Entombment at Holy Cross Cemetery at a later date. Donations in her memory can be made to the Resident Activity fund at the NYS Veterans Home, 220 Richmond Avenue, Batavia NY 14020 or the Holley Volunteer Fire Company, P.O. Box 465, Holley, NY 14470. To share a special memory of Sarah, please visit www.mitchellfamilyfuneralhomes.com.
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•Tullar, Marilynn Chase, died December 14, 2023, at age 90. Marilynn is predeceased by her husband, Dudley Tullar; parents, Helen and Warren Chase; siblings, Florence Anna Bachman, Virginia Chase and Richard Chase; sisters-in law, Janet and Betty Tullar; brothers-in-law, Douglas Tullar, Darrell Bachman andWalter Weiss. She is survived by her children, Nancy (David) Battleson, Beverly (Jason) Behm, Timothy (Judy) Tullar and Thomas (Severcan) Tullar; grandchildren, Bobbi Hardy, Keith Battleson, Bryan Behm and Jordan Behm; six great-grandchildren; sister, Dorothy Weiss; brother-in-law, David Tullar. Her Funeral Service and Celebration of Life was held December 23 at Pearce Memorial Church, North Chili. Donations in Marilynn’s memory can be made to the Pearce Memorial Church, 4322 Buffalo Road, North Chili, NY 14514. Private interment at North Chili Rural Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to Walker Brothers Funeral Home, Spencerport.
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•Alonzo, Reverend Mary Lucille (Lucy) Parsons, born June 8, 1937, in Short Hills, New Jersey, died December 13, 2023. Preceded in death by her husband Daniel Arthur Alonzo, parents Joseph Lester, Jr. and Mary Louise Parsons, siblings Joseph Lester Parsons, III, Margot Meyers, and a grandson. Survived by her children Sarah deForest Bohrer, Stephen Kress Bohrer, Elizabeth Love Flanagan (Michael); stepchildren Barbara Ann Alonzo, Michael Douglas Alonzo; five grandchildren; and two great-granddaughters. She began her career as a chemistry teacher at Rochester’s West High School. She later transitioned to the New York State Health Department where she earned honors for her dedication, receiving the NYS Department of Health Commissioner’s Recognition Award in tuberculosis control. In 1991 she was ordained as an Episcopal deacon and assigned to Christ Church, Rochester, where she was a driving force behind programs like “A Meal and More” and refugee resettlement. Continuing her service as a deacon at the Church of the Ascension in Charlotte, Lucy played a pivotal role in their refugee program and volunteered at the Catholic Family Center in Rochester. Recognized with the Rochester Area Administrators of Volunteer Services Carol Ritter Award in 2009, and voted “Volunteer of the Year” in 2019, Lucy’s unwavering dedication left an indelible mark. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at Christ Church, 141 East Avenue, Rochester, on February 3, 2024, at 1:05 p.m. Donations can be made to A Meal and More, Inc; Family Promise of Greater Rochester; or Catholic Charities Family and Community Services (refugee department) in her memory.
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Poinsettias bloom in a holiday display at the Erie County Botanical Gardens in Buffalo. Poinsettias are native to Mexico and offer lots of bright color inside during the darkest days of the year. Photo by Kristina Gabalski.
History of the poinsettia by Kristina Gabalski Poinsettias are the number one flowering potted plant in the United States – that according to several sources I came across preparing this column, including Iowa State University Extension and Outreach. With the Christmas holiday here, if you are celebrating, and especially if you are a gardener, you probably have at least one poinsettia adding festive color to your home. Poinsettias are native to Mexico and were a popular plant well before Europeans arrived. The plant’s botanical name is Euphorbia pulcherrima and the indigenous name is Cuetlaxochitl (kwet-la-sho-she). Colorado State University Extension says the plant was prized by indigenous kings and the Aztecs used the colorful bracts (modified leaves surrounding small, yellow flowers) to produce a reddish-purple dye. The milky-white latex was used for medicinal purposes. After the coming of Europeans, Franciscan missionaries in the 16th and 17th centuries used the plant to decorate Nativity scenes as they noticed it blooming during the Advent and Christmas seasons. The plant made its way to the United States in the 1820s when the first U.S. Ambassador to Mexico, Joel Poinsett, sent some plants to his home in South Carolina and shared his find with other plant enthusiasts. The common name Poinsettia is derived from his name. Poinsettias became a popular houseplant and holiday tradition
after plantsman Paul Ecke, Sr. grew poinsettias as a cut flower in the Hollywood and Beverly Hills area of California in the 1920s. The Ecke family later moved to Encinitas, CA, and began to focus on producing fieldgrown poinsettia mother plants which they shipped throughout the country via railroad box cars. Colorado State University notes that in the 1960s, Paul Ecke, Jr. took poinsettias on The Tonight Show and the Bob Hope Christmas Specials to help increase the popularity of the plant. His efforts paid off and at the same time, the Ecke family moved to greenhouse production, creating the need for improved cultivars. Active breeding of poinsettias began in the 1950s with the goal of creating cultivars that would retain their leaves and bracts for longer periods. Mikkelsen of Ohio, Heggs of Norway, the Ecke Family, and the Fischer Family – a German breeder – contributed many cultivars over the years. Today we have many beautiful choices of poinsettia cultivars, and new ones are released each year. Modern cultivars last longer in the home, bloom earlier, require fewer resources for production, and include more color selections and better quality plants for consumers, Colorado State University says. Enjoy this holiday week and enjoy your poinsettias – they prefer moderately moist soil and temperatures between 60 and 70 degrees F. Remove the foil sleeve from the pot to water, the roots can suffer from rot if the plants sit in water-soaked soil.
Merry Christmas & Happy New Year! ‘We thank you all so very much for another season of flowers, friends, and so much more. We hope you all stay safe and warm over the winter months and we’ll see you spring 2024’
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The Brockport National Honor Society toy drive was a huge success this year. This picture only shows a small amount of the toys collected, which were given to the Brockport Toy Shelf to distribute to children in the community. Photos from @BrockportPTSA on X.
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Breakfast with Santa in Brockport The Kiwanis Key Club hosted Breakfast with Santa at the Brockport High School cafeteria on Saturday, December 16. Key Club is the high school service organization of Kiwanis. Key Club members have assisted the Kiwanis Club during events like their Craft Fair, so Kiwanis members were happy to pitch in and help with the Key Club’s holiday event. The breakfast was well attended, and patrons were treated not only to a fine breakfast of pancakes, sausage, orange wedges, juice and milk, but also had the opportunity to visit with Santa and enjoy live music. Provided information and photos.
Homesteads for Hope is a feeling - Peter’s Story As Homesteads for Hope wraps up another season, the people of this local organization have so much to be grateful for. In the last year, their “Community Farm Experience” has been able to accomplish so much to help families and individuals with disabilities – from opening their doors to new program participants, members, volunteers and school districts, to completing the “Forever Homestead” project. The newest community center offers a door always open, expanding the non-profit’s impact 12 months a year – nearly seven days a week. All of this was only possible because of the endless support that the Greater Rochester area has shown, yet there is much more work to be done to help families and individuals of all abilities. Take Peter, for example, who joined the farm’s programs over the summer and simply never left. As someone who utilizes a wheelchair with limited control of muscle movement, Homesteads for Hope’s staff were honored at how quickly he and his family jumped on board and trusted them to provide the right accommodations for him to participate on the working farm. With his creative mind and keen eye, Peter found a passion for flower gardening and arrangements right away, and even hosted his own U-Pick Workshop towards the end of the season.
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Peter joined Homesteads for Hope this summer and developed a passion for flower gardening. When asking Peter how he feels, he stated, “I like coming to the farm because the things I do here make me feel accomplished. I like that everyone can come together and we can be ourselves, and I know I have a purpose here.” Not only is he feeling valued, he also has the farm to call home, and the same goes for his family. Because of the work of the Homesteads for Hope team, Peter’s family is now surrounded by a caring community. He continues to grow his purpose and feels included in goals for the future. There are countless more stories like Peter’s, of individuals who are seeking a place to belong. Homesteads for Hope is currently serving over 600 families who are involved in programs, memberships, and volunteer experiences with thousands of community visitors each year seeking to get involved. Since opening the Forever Homestead Community Center, the opportunities keep knocking and the farm needs support to keep opening the door. Homesteads for Hope has plans to expand their membership experience, mission-based programs, farm agritourism and new partnerships with other non-profits, agencies, and school districts. They want everyone to experience what Peter feels when he’s at the farm. This requires operational support to expand program offerings, hire additional staff and continue to ensure the 2024 experience is better than ever before. Visit www.HomesteadsforHope.org to learn more about how to get involved. Provided information and photos
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The New York State Military Museum and Veterans Research Center in Saratoga Springs has resumed its veterans’ oral history collection program which was put on hold during the COVID-19 Pandemic, and is seeking interview subjects. Museum docents Fred Katz and Wayne Rozen conduct the interviews under the direction of James Gandy, the museum’s librarian, and archivist. Interviews can be conducted in person at the museum, or they can be conducted over a Zoom call for those who live outside easy driving distance. To date, the museum has conducted 1,275 interviews with veterans of conflicts ranging from World War II to the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. The interviews are posted on the New York State Military Museum’s YouTube channel, and can be seen at https://www.youtube.com/@newyorkstatemilitarymuseum6253/videos
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Milton A. Eager, a World War II veteran, is interviewed by NYS Military Museum staff on January 3, 2008. Eager, a sergeant from Newburgh, fought in the South Pacific.
The interview collection program resumed earlier this year. Since then, four oral history interviews have been conducted. The interviews can range from 45 minutes to several hours, depending on how much the veteran wants to say, according to Gandy. To participate in the program, veterans should email the museum at nysmm.oralhistory@gmail. com. Museum staff will send back information on how to participate, along with a four-page service questionnaire. The form helps the interviewers prepare for an informed discussion and becomes part of the historical record of New York citizens’ service in the military. Veterans can also download information and the questionnaire directly by going to the oral history page on the museum website, https://museum.dmna. ny.gov/research/oral-history-project. Once the interview audio or video recording is completed, it is digitized and posted on the museum’s YouTube channel. Currently, there are 2,158 interviews – about half conducted by other entities – posted on the museum YouTube channel. All of these interviews are about New Yorkers and their military service. The New York State Military Museum and Veterans Research Center is administered by the New York State Division of Military and Naval Affairs. The museum is a repository of 16,326 photographs and photographic collections, 4,345 archive and manuscript collections, 16,322 books and articles, and 28,984 artifacts – including 2,305 military flags, 700 firearms, and a variety of uniforms, medals, artwork and personal objects, and a Sherman tank – which tell the story of New Yorkers at war. The museum’s website, https://museum.dmna. ny.gov/, allows access to thousands of digital photographs and 1,093 documents, books, magazines, and records. Provided information and photo
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Speed Striker toy found to contain high lead levels Research and testing conducted by the New York Department of State’s Division of Consumer Protection (DCP) found the bottom of the Speed Striker Remote Control Car to contain 2.5 times the allowable paint and surface coating lead level established by the federal Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA). The Speed Striker Remote Control Car was purchased at Five Below and is distributed by 1616 Holdings, Inc. The DCP contacted the federal Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) to request a national recall of the Speed Striker Remote Control Car containing lead and asked Five Below to remove the toy from its shelves and discontinue its sale. The DCP also contacted the distributor 1616 Holdings Inc. requesting it cease the distribution and sale of the Speed Striker Remote Control Car in New York State and nationwide. If anyone has the Speed Striker Remote Control Car at home, they can dispose of it by simply throwing it in the garbage, or they can choose to set it aside in a safe area and await any future recall instructions, which may or may not include a refund component. Hazards in children’s products are often latent and unfortunately not known until someone is hurt. Accordingly, the DCP urges consumers to follow simple safety tips when shopping to best ensure the toys purchased are
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Holley students help those in need For their most recent community project, the Holley Elementary School Early Act Club assembled nearly 100 necessity bags for those who are unhoused. They also made individual cards to place in each bag. Photos from @HolleyCSD on X.
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Comments Spencerport Volunteer Firemen’s Association elects officers for 2024 On Thursday, December 7, the members of the Spencerport Volunteer Firemen’s Association held their annual election of officers. The following have been elected for the 2024 calendar year and will begin their duties on January 1, 2024. Mitch Flagg will serve as Fire Chief, assisted by Deputy Fire Chief Jake Bromage, and Assistant Fire Chiefs Tom Meier and Alex Ciaccia. To the rank of Captain, Doug McPherson, Tom Sercu and Cole Tresohlavy. To the Rank of Lieutenant, Ron White and Bill Hallinan. The Board of Directors will be directed by President Adrian DeJesus, 1st Vice President Aaron Baker and
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EAST EDITION Chili Area Arrow Mart – 4179 Buffalo Rd. Arrow Mart – 3774 Chili Ave. College Green Apartments – 45 College Greene Dr. Food Towne – 4390 Buffalo Rd. Kwik Fill – 4385 Buffalo Rd. Meadowbrook Apartments – 1 Meadow Farm S. Roberts Wesleyan University – 2301 Westside Dr. Union Meadows Apartments – Union Square Blvd. Churchville-Riga Area ANG Market – 7127 Buffalo Rd. Babe’s Salon – 7 Fitch St. Churchville Greene – Greenway Blvd. Crosby’s – 2 East Buffalo St. Ehr-Dale Heights – 1 William James Dr. Town & Country Trailer Park – 5839 Chili Ave. Hilton-Parma Area 7 Eleven – 15 Lake Ave. Ace Swim & Leisure – 610 North Greece Rd. Arlington Restaurant – 4 Main St. Crosby’s – 1228 Hilton-Parma Corners Rd. CVS – 84 South Ave. Hilton East – 231 East Ave. Hilton Pharmacy – 32 Main St. North Greece Deli – 502 Long Pond Rd. Pleasure Lanes – 144 South Ave. Tops Market – 98 South Ave. Spencerport-Ogden Area 7 Eleven – 161 South Union St. Abe’s Restaurant – 5232 Ridge Rd. W. Big M Market – 1520 Spencerport Rd. Brewski’s – 5019 Ridge Rd. W. Byrne Dairy – 2295 Spencerport Rd. DJ’s Pizza – 2139 North Union St. Joe’s Mart Gas Station – 5028 Ridge Rd. W. NAPA – 380 South Union St. Ogden Gardens, 20 Kingsford Lane Ogden Senior Center – 200 South Union St. Ogden Town Hall – 269 Ogden Center Rd. Slayton Place – 26 Slayton Ave. Spencerport Family Apothecary – 42 Nichols St. Sullivan’s Charbroil – 4712 Ridge Rd. W. Tops Market – 27 Slayton Ave. Trowbridge Apartments – 67 Lyell Ave. Valero Gas Station – 2371 Spencerport Rd. Walgreens – 2841 Nichols St. Yellow Goose Gas Station – 3512 Brockport-Spencerport Rd.
WEST EDITION Bergen Area 7 Eleven – 8400 Buffalo Rd. Bergen Meadows – 6619 N. Lake Rd. C Store – 8073 Clinton St. Rd. (Route 33) Hidden Meadows – Hidden Meadows Dr. Ralph & Rosie’s Deli – 19 N. Lake Rd. Rose Garden Bowl – 21 Buffalo Rd. Brockport-Clarkson Area Crosby’s – 8389 West Ridge Rd. Seymour Library – 161 East Ave. Wellington Woods – 702 Wellington Woods Dr. S. Brockport-Sweden Area Byrne Dairy – 5550 Brockport-Spencerport Rd. Brockport Diner – 11 Erie St. Crosby’s – 4614 Lake Rd. Kwik Fill – 82 Main St. Lift Bridge Book Shop – 45 Main St. Mobil On the Run Gas Station – 4118 Lake Rd. Royal Gardens Apartments – 100 Royal Gardens Way The Landing – 90 West Ave. Hamlin Area Bradford Manor Apartments – 161 Victor Lane Brightly’s Farm Market – 525 Drake Rd. Crosby’s – 1449 Lake Rd. Hamlin Library – 1680 Lake Rd. Hamlin Terrace Apartments – 150 Hamlin Terrace Hamlin Town Hall – 1658 Lake Rd. Krony’s Pizza – 500 Hamlin Clarkson TL Rd. Nina’s Golden Scissors – 1765 Lake Rd. Pettinari’s – 918 Roosevelt Hwy. Tops Market – 1800 Lake Rd. Holley-Clarendon Area Akley Apartments – 17179 4th Section Rd. Crosby’s – 4541 Holley-Byron Rd. Holley-Murray Area Crosby’s – 35 State St. Hickory Ridge Campground – 15853 Lynch Rd. Holley Grove Apartments – 121 W. Albion St. Holley Pharmacy – 3 Geddes St. Crosby’s – 16672 State Route 31 Juxtapose Depot – 3570 Fancher Rd. Murray Superette – 16573 Ridge Rd. Woodside Court Apartments – 121 W. Albion St. Kendall-Kent Area Crosby’s – 16825 Roosevelt Hwy. Schwenk’s Winery – 1456 Bills Rd.
PHHS hosting talk about upcoming solar eclipse The Parma-Hiton Historical Society will host speaker, Dan Schneiderman, on Monday, January 8, at 7 p.m., in the Ingham Room at the Hilton Community Center for a presentation titled “The Solar Eclipse and its Impact on Western New York.” Schneiderman is the Eclipse Partnership Coordinator at the RMSC (Rochester Museum & Science Center). During the presentation, he will discuss the science and history of solar eclipses, the impact the eclipse will have on our region, and how to prepare for this extraordinary astronomical opportunity which is coming April 8, 2024. Rochester will be in the direct path of a total solar eclipse for the first time in almost a century. A total solar eclipse occurs when a portion of the Earth is engulfed in a shadow cast by the Moon which fully blocks sunlight. All are welcome to attend the event on January 8 to learn more. Provided information and photo
Reindeer were resting in preparation for their big delivery night, so Santa had an equine escort around the village of Spencerport on December 16. The group visited Wedgewood Nursing Home to wish residents a Merry Christmas. Photos submitted by Ray Kuntz Jr.
‘Tis the season to give blood or platelets When blood products are fully stocked on hospital shelves, patients don’t have to wait for critical care. Giving blood or platelets with the American Red Cross can help those in need make more holiday memories with loved ones. This is a busy time for many. Holiday gatherings, travel and seasonal illnesses can all impact donor availability, making it hard to collect enough blood and platelets. Unfortunately, trauma patients in the emergency room, those undergoing cancer treatment and new parents in need of lifesaving transfusions can’t take a holiday break. Donors are needed every single day. Those who come to give blood, platelets or AB Elite plasma between December 18, 2023, and January 5, 2024, will receive an exclusive Red Cross long-sleeved t-shirt, while supplies last. To extend a special thank-you to donors for helping address the need for blood, platelets and plasma during the critical post-holiday time, those who come to give in January 2024, National Blood Donor Month, will be automatically entered for a chance to win a trip for two to Super Bowl LVIII in Las Vegas. Details are available at RedCrossBlood.org/SuperBowl. Making and keeping appointments throughout the month can help safeguard the national blood supply into the new year. Schedule an appointment by using the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visiting RedCrossBlood.org or calling 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767). Provided information
Canandaigua National Bank achieves Rivel Bank Excellence Award Canandaigua National Bank & Trust (CNB) was recently recognized as a Rivel Banking Excellence Award winner, named among the top financial institutions in the Great Lakes region with reputations for top customer service. CNB was recognized in the top 10 banks in New York state. The results for Great Lakes Banks with Top Customer Service Reputation were based on over 75,000 interviews conducted with households in the Great Lakes region during third quar-
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Voting open for statewide holiday window display contest Voting is now open for the Retail Council of New York State’s first annual statewide window display contest. To view entries and vote, visit the Retail Council’s Facebook or Twitter pages, or the website voting page at www.retailcouncilnys.com/vote. Winners will be selected by Friday, December 29. The top three vote-getters will win: •First place: $1,000 and title of Best
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This holiday season, Hilton High School students and staff collected donations for DePaul, Golisano Children’s Hospital, and the Society for the Protection and Care of Children this holiday season. Shown are just some of the items collected. Photos from @HiltonCSD on X.
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The RMSC presents a multisensory, immersive concert experience In collaboration with fivebyfive, the RMSC presents a one-of-a-kind concert experience with live music and immersive visuals presented on the dome of the RMSC Strasenburgh Planetarium on January 20 and January 21, 2024. Described as “classical turned loose in the toy store,” “top-flight,” and “imaginative,” fivebyfive is an award-winning, artist-led ensemble known for its impeccable musicianship and adventurous spirit that permeates innovative, cross-genre programming and community engagement. fivebyfive has been inspired to connect people in an engaging public event to build awareness and excitement for the upcoming Total Solar Eclipse on April 8, 2024. “We’re thrilled to be partnering with fivebyfive for this collaborative concert in January,” said Jim Bader, RMSC Strasenburgh Planetarium Director. “Visitors will be able to immerse themselves in newly commissioned works by fivebyfive, while celestial visuals illuminate the Planetarium dome, creating a truly unforgettable atmosphere.”
fivebyfive will present its eclipse-inspired program Light & Dark: Eclipse Music in Rochester at the Planetarium and other communities within the path of totality. Performances will include newly commissioned works by composers Jessica Meyer, Marc Mellits, Kamala Sankaram, Glenn McClure, and a new arrangement by Julie Herndon. “These concerts will truly be the prelude to the Total Solar Eclipse,” exclaimed Laura Lentz, fivebyfive Artistic Director. “We can’t wait to share this multi-level concert of brand new eclipse-inspired music with new beautiful images, making for an incredible all-sensory eclipse experience!” Tickets are now on sale for this one-of-akind concert at https://rmsc.org/events/fivebyfive-eclipsemusic/. The RMSC is also offering experience gift packages including tickets to the Light & Dark concert, admission to the RMSC ROC The Eclipse festival, and RMSC eclipse glasses to use for the upcoming Total Solar Eclipse. Provided information an photo
fivebyfive will perform eclipse-inspired music in Rochester January 20 and 21.
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Legal NoticeS Legal Notice Village of Churchville NOTICE PURSUANT TO LOCAL FINANCE LAW SECTION 81.00 The bond resolution published herewith was adopted on November 13, 2023, and the validity of the obligations authorized by such bond resolution may be hereafter contested only if such obligations were authorized for an object or purpose for which the Village of Churchville is not authorized to expend money or if the provisions of law which should have been complied with as of the date of publication of this notice were not substantially complied with, and an action, suit or proceeding contesting such validity is commenced within twenty (20) days after the date of publication of this notice, or such obligations were authorized in violation of the provisions of the Constitution. The bond resolution was subject to a permissive referendum pursuant to Section 36.00 of the Local Finance Law. The period of time has elapsed for the submission and filing of a petition for a permissive referendum and a valid petition has not been submitted and filed. Stacy L. Stanton, Village Clerk Village of Churchville, New York BOND RESOLUTION DATED NOVEMBER 13, 2023 OF THE VILLAGE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF CHURCHVILLE, NEW YORK, AUTHORIZING GENERAL OBLIGATION SERIAL BONDS TO FINANCE THE ACQUISITION OF EQUIPMENT, AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF BOND ANTICIPATION NOTES IN CONTEMPLATION THEREOF, THE EXPENDITURE OF SUMS FOR SUCH PURPOSE, AND DETERMINING OTHER MATTERS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH. WHEREAS, the purpose hereinafter described consists of the acquisition of equipment authorized to be undertaken by the authorized to be undertaken by the Village Board of Trustees pursuant to the Village Law; WHEREAS, the Village hereby determines and finds that the proposed action hereinafter described constitutes a “type II” action under the State Environmental Quality Review Act of the State of New York and the applicable regulations thereunder (“SEQRA”) which will not result in any significant adverse environmental impacts in that the purpose consists of the purchase of equipment, and such purpose is not subject to any further environmental review under SEQRA; now therefor, be it RESOLVED BY THE VILLAGE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF CHURCHVILLE, NEW YORK (hereinafter referred to as the “Village”), by the favorable vote of not less than two-thirds of all of the members of such Board, as follows: Section 1. The Village of Churchville shall undertake the acquisition of a Terex Commander 4047 Hydraulic Rotating Digger Derrick with a Turntable Winch, which may include original equipment or furnishings required in connection therewith for such Village use (hereinafter referred to as “purpose”), and general obligation serial bonds in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $420,000 and bond anticipation notes in anticipation thereof (and renewals thereof) of the Village are hereby authorized to be issued to finance said purpose. Section 2. The estimated aggregate maximum cost of said purpose, including preliminary costs and costs incidental thereto and costs of the financing thereof, is estimated to be $420,000, and said amount is hereby appropriated therefor. The plan for financing of said purpose is to provide all of such maximum cost by issuance of obligations as herein authorized. Section 3. It is hereby determined and declared that (a) said purpose is one of the class of objects or purposes described in Subdivision 28 of Paragraph (a) of Section 11.00 of the Local Finance Law, and that the period of probable usefulness of said purpose is fifteen (15) years, (b) the proposed maximum maturity of said bonds authorized by this resolution will be in excess of five years, (c) current funds required to be provided prior to the issuance of the bonds or notes herein authorized, pursuant to Section 107.00 of the Local Finance Law, to the extent applicable, if any, will be provided, (d) the notes herein authorized are not issued in anticipation of bonds for an assessable improvement, and (e) there are presently no outstanding bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation of the sale of said bonds. Section 4. The bonds and notes authorized by this resolution shall contain the recital of validity prescribed in Section 52.00 of the Local Finance Law and such bonds and notes shall be general obligations of the Village and all the taxable real property in the Village is subject to the levy of ad valorem taxes to pay the principal thereof, and interest thereon, without limitation as to rate or amount, subject to statutory limitations, if any. Section 5. It is hereby determined and declared that the Village reasonably expects to reimburse the general fund, or such other fund as may be utilized, not to exceed the maximum amount authorized herein, from the proceeds of the obligations authorized hereby for expenditures, if any, from such fund that may be made for the purpose prior to the date of the issuance of such obligations. This is a declaration of official intent under Treasury Regulation §1.150-2. Section 6. The power to further authorize the sale, issuance and delivery of said bonds and notes and to prescribe the terms, form and contents of said bonds and notes, including, without limitation, the consolidation with other issues, the determination to issue bonds with substantially level or declining annual debt service, whether to authorize the receipt of bids in an electronic format, all contracts for, and determinations with respect to, credit or liquidity enhancements, if any, and to sell and deliver said bonds and notes, subject to the provisions of this resolution and the provisions of the Local Finance Law, is hereby delegated to the Village Treasurer, the Village’s chief fiscal officer. The Village Treasurer and the Village Clerk or Deputy Clerk are hereby authorized to sign by manual or facsimile signature and attest any bonds and notes issued pursuant to this resolution, and are hereby authorized to affix to such bonds and notes the corporate seal of the Village of Churchville. Section 7. The faith and credit of the Village of Churchville, New York, are hereby irrevocably pledged for the payment of the principal of and interest on such bonds and notes as the same respectively become due and payable. An annual appropriation shall be
made in each year sufficient to pay the principal of and interest on such obligations becoming due and payable in such year.
May 11-May 31: Unpaid taxes plus 6.0% interest and $2.00 service charge where applicable to Carrie Fracassi, Receiver.
Section 8. After compliance with Section 9 hereof, this resolution shall be published in full by the Village Clerk of the Village of Churchville together with a notice in substantially the form prescribed by Section 81.00 of said Local Finance Law, and such publication shall be in each official newspaper of the Village, in the manner prescribed by law. The validity of said bonds and bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation of the sale of said serial bonds, may be contested only if such obligations are authorized for an object or purpose for which said Village is not authorized to expend money, or the provisions of law which should be complied with, at the date of publication of this resolution are not substantially complied with, and an action, suit or proceeding contesting such validity is commenced within twenty (20) days after the date of such publication; or if said obligations are authorized in violation of the provisions of the Constitution.
After May 31: Pay total tax plus interest, and any fees due to the Monroe County Treasurer. Call (585) 753-1200 for the exact amount owed. By Mail: P.O. Box 14420, Rochester, NY, 14614 In Person: 39 West Main Street, Room B-2, Rochester, NY 14614
Section 9. This resolution is subject to a permissive referendum of the qualified electors of the Village of Churchville, pursuant to Section 36.00 of the Local Finance Law.
Legal Notice Hilton/Parma Residents The parking lot between the Methodist Church at 21 West Avenue in Hilton and the Parma Public Library will be closed from 5pm December 31 until 5pm on January 1, 2024.
Legal Notice Town of Parma 2024 Town and County Tax Collection PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that I, Carrie Fracassi, Tax Receiver for the Town of Parma, upon receipt of the warrant for the collection of Town and County taxes on property within the Town of Parma for the year 2024, will receive payments at the Parma Town Hall, 1300 Hilton Parma Corners Road, P. O. Box 728, Hilton, New York. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. A 24-hour drop box is available at the front of the Town Hall Building to help facilitate the collection of taxes. *Not receiving your Tax Bill does not absolve you of your obligation to pay your bill in a timely fashion. If you do not receive your Tax Bill, please contact the Receiver of Taxes by calling 585-392-9461 or visit monroecounty.gov under the view/pay tax link on their home page for tax information including bills and receipts** Payment Instructions General and By Mail Information for all Payments: •Payments with a legible valid U. S. postmark dated on or before the payment due date will be used to determine the date of payment. Tax payments delivered by the U.S. Postal Service after the due date that do not contain an official U.S. Postmark but rather contain a “postage meter” mark are not considered timely. •Allow extra time for Direct Payment Checks (often used for online banking) to arrive. Most banks discourage the use of on-line banking for tax payments because they cannot guarantee your payment will be delivered to our office by the due date and these payments DO NOT contain a postmark. If you utilize on-line banking, you do so at your own risk. •Payments for incorrect amount paid and/or not received in a timely manner will incur interest and penalties. •Payments will be accepted on the next business day, when the last day of a payment period falls on a non business day (weekend, holiday). •Payments by credit card or electronic check will be accepted via the internet only at www.monroecounty.gov. Select “view/pay taxes online”. Then follow the prompts to retrieve your account information and make payment. Payments made by credit card will incur a service fee. This option is available for Full and Installment Payments only. Full Payment Instructions: Jan.1-Feb. 10: Pay total amount of tax bill to Carrie Fracassi, Receiver. Feb. 11-May 31: Pay total tax amount plus interest to Carrie Fracassi, Receiver. Interest Schedule: Feb. 11-28 1.5% Mar. 1-31 3% Apr. 1-30 4.5% May1-31 6% ** If taxes are unpaid as of May 11th and a SECOND NOTICE of taxes due is processed, an additional charge of $2.00 will be levied and will become a part of the amount due. After May 31: Pay total tax plus interest and service charge to Monroe County Treasurer. Call 753-1200 for exact amount owed. By Mail: P.O. Box 14420, Rochester, NY 14614 In Person: 39 West Main Street, Room B-2, Rochester, NY 14614 Installment Payment Instructions: Payments not received per the schedule below will have tax and interest calculated to the amount you are paying. Any balance will be added to the remaining amount due and must be paid for the taxes to be considered paid in full. Jan.1-Feb.10: Pay 1st installment to Carrie Fracassi, Receiver. Payment received on or before Feb. 10th is interest free. Feb.11-Feb.28: 2nd installment due with 1.5 % interest to Carrie Fracassi, Receiver. Mar.1-Mar.31: 3rd installment due with 3% interest to Carrie Fracassi, Receiver. If the 2nd installment was not paid by Feb. 28th, both the 2nd and 3rd installments are due with 3% interest to Carrie Fracassi, Receiver. Apr.1-Apr. 30: Unpaid taxes plus 4.5% interest to Carrie Fracassi, Receiver. May 1-May 10: Unpaid taxes plus 6.0% interest to Carrie Fracassi, Receiver. ** If taxes are unpaid as of May 11th and a SECOND NOTICE of taxes due is processed; an additional service charge of $2.00 will be levied and will become part of the amount due.
Partial Payment Instructions: Partial payments may be made to Carrie Fracassi, Receiver (until May 31st) at the Parma Town Hall, 1300 Hilton Parma Corners Road, P.O. Box 728 Hilton, New York 14468, or the Monroe County Treasurer (after May 31st) in the following manner: •Initial Payments - An initial payment of 25% of the taxes due plus any accrued interest can be made at any time between January 1st and August 20th. Any payment paid on or before February 10th is interest free. An interest charge will be calculated and deducted from any payment made after February 10th according to the schedule below. •Subsequent Payments – Any number of subsequent payments of at least $100 can be made anytime between the initial payment and August 20th. Any payment paid on or before February 10th is interest free. An interest charge will be calculated and deducted from any payment made after February 11th according to the schedule below. •Schedule of Interest on Partial Payments oFeb. 11-28…1.5% oMar. 1-31.….3% oApril 1-30….4.5% oMay 1-10..…6% oMay 11-31…6%, plus $2.00 notice fee on final payment only. oAfter May 31: Pay unpaid tax plus interest to Monroe County Treasurer. Call (585) 753-1200 for amount due. By Mail - P.O. Box 14420, Rochester, New York, l4614 In Person: 39 West Main St., Room B-2, Rochester, New York Partial Payments can be made by cash, check or money order but cannot be made via credit card or electronic check. If you have any questions, please call the Tax Receiver’s office at (585) 392-9461 or the Monroe County Treasury at (585) 753-1200. Carrie Fracassi Town of Parma Tax Receiver Dated: December 18, 2023
Legal Notice Spencerport Fire District Notice is hereby given that the Commissioners of the Spencerport Fire District, Monroe County, New York will be conducting their year-end meeting on Friday, December 29, 2023 at 4:00 PM. The meeting is open to the public and will located at Station #1, 175 Lyell Avenue, Spencerport. By order of the Spencerport Fire District, Monroe County, New York. Jacqueline Sullivan, Secretary Spencerport Fire District
Legal Notice Tax Collection for Property Located in the Town of Riga The warrant for collection of Town and County taxes on property located in the Town of Riga has been delivered to Kimberly Pape, Tax Collector. Kimberly Pape will receive taxes for the Town of Riga at the Riga Town Hall, 6460 Buffalo Road, Churchville, New York, beginning January 1, 2024 through May 31, 2024. Office hours are 9:00 am to 4:00 pm, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Wednesday 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. Full Payment instructions: Jan. 1–Feb. 10: Pay total amount of tax bill to Kimberly Pape, Tax Collector Feb. 11-May 31: Pay total tax amount plus interest to Kimberly Pape, Tax Collector Interest Schedule February 11-28 1.5% April 1-30 4.5%
March 1-31 May 1-31
3% 6%
By Mail: 6460 Buffalo Road, Churchville, NY 14428 In Person: 6460 Buffalo Road, Churchville, NY 14428 Installment Payment Instructions: The first installment must be paid by February 10th. If first installment is not paid by February 10, total bill plus interest is due. Jan.1–Feb. 10: Pay 1st installment to Kimberly Pape, Tax Collector. Any payment on or before February 10 is interest free. Feb.11-Feb. 28: 2nd installment due with 1 ½% interest to Kimberly Pape, Tax Collector. Mar. 1–Mar. 31: 3rd installment due with 3% interest. If 2nd installment was not paid by Feb. 28, both the 2nd and 3rd installments are due with 3% interest. Payment is made to Kimberly Pape, Tax Collector. Apr. 1-Apr. 30: 4th installment due with 4.5% interest on remaining installment balance. If prior installments are not paid by respective due dates, all installment shall be paid as one unit with 4.5% interest. After May 31, 2024, all unpaid taxes will be returned to Monroe County Treasury, P.O. Box 14420, Rochester, New York 14614. DATED: December 15, 2023 Kimberly Pape, Tax Collector Town of Riga
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Sports & Recreation Spencerport’s Schneider named 2023 National Coach of the Year Spencerport girls varsity soccer coach Jamie Schneider was named the Girls High School National Coach of the Year for Large Public High Schools. The United Soccer Coaches Association announced the award on December 15. “Coach Schneider exemplifies everything that is great about high school athletics,” Spencerport Su-
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perintendent Ty Zinkiewic posted on X. “His integrity and character are always on display and he instills these principles with his student-athletes. He leads with humility and is richly deserving of this honor.” The Rangers achieved a perfect 23-0 season and won the Section V Championship (for the eighth straight time), Regional Championship, and New York State Championship. They are also ranked ninth in the nation. Coach Schneider was named Coach of the Year for Section V Class AA and All Greater Rochester. He was also selected as the United Soccer Coaches Region Coach of the Year. The Section V championship was the coach’s 250th career win. His 21year career record now stands at 253 wins, 112 losses, and 34 ties. Schneider will be honored during the USCA annual banquet on January 12 in Anaheim, California. Provided information and photo
In his first attempt at 26.2 miles, Churchville-Chili cross country alum Payton Gleason finished second overall in the Memphis St. Jude Marathon on December 2. His time of 2:31:50 (5:46/mile for 26 miles) qualified him for the Boston Marathon. Photo from @CCCSDxc on X.
Brockport wrestlers won the Monroe County Public School Athletic Conference Championship for the first time in school history on December 16. Churchville-Chili finished in second place. Photo from @BCSDBlueDevils on X.
Dallas Cowboys QB Dak Prescott named Hickok Belt® Award winner for November 2023 Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott has been named the Hickok Belt® Award winner for November 2023. Voting was conducted by a select panel of members of the National Sports Media Association (NSMA). The 30-year-old quarterback played his best football of the season in four November games, a month in which he completed 1,298 passing yards and 13 touchdowns, having completed 102 of 149 passes. He led the Cowboys to four consecutive wins against the New York Giants, the Carolina Panthers, the Washington Commanders and the Seattle Seahawks. The Dallas Cowboys are Super Bowl contenders and Dak Prescott continues his remarkable performance as a possible favorite to win the MVP prize. Other finalists for the month of November in order of how the NSMA ranked them included: Joel Embid
(basketball), Ryan Blaney (auto racing), Tamirat Tola (running), CeeDee Lamb (football), Nikita Kucherov (hockey) and Kevin Durant (basketball) – tie, Max Verstappen (auto racing) and Cam Talbot (hockey) – tie, and Josh Jacobs (football). Prescott’s selection as the Hickok Belt® winner for November recognizes him as “the best of the best” in professional sports for the month. It also makes him a candidate eligible to receive the 2023 overall award, joining Simone Biles, Adolis Garcia, Coco Gauf, Carlos Alcaraz, Nikola Jovic, Jon Rahm, Mikaela Shiffrin, Damien 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. Provided information
Churchville-Chili athletes participate in college signing ceremony Ten Churchville-Chili senior athletes committed to competing at the collegiate level during a college signing ceremony, held on Tuesday, November 28, at Churchville-Chili High School. Students attended the ceremony with families and friends, representing their future college by displaying apparel and items from the school. The ceremony began with an introduction from Athletic Director Michael Murray. Coaches then introduced the athletes, detailing the student’s athletic accomplishments while at Churchville-Chili and their plans for the future. Students were invited to sign their National Letter of Intent in front of the crowd. Athletes who participated in the signing event include: •Alexa Briggs – Niagara University for cross country/track. In high school, Alexa participated in cross country, indoor track, outdoor track and softball. She attended the cross country state meet in tenth, eleventh and twelfth grade. This year, Alexa earned first team all-county, first team all Section V and first team all Greater Rochester for cross country. •Ryan Giglia Jr. – Canisius College for cross country/track. In high school, Ryan participated in cross country, indoor track, outdoor track and baseball. He attended the cross country state meet this fall and had the best finish by all Section V runners in Class A. This year, Ryan earned first team allcounty, first team all Section V and first team all Greater Rochester for cross country. •Nathan Sikorski – St. Bonaventure for cross country/track. In high school,
Nathan participated in cross country, indoor track, outdoor track and soccer. He attended the cross country state meet this fall and the NIKE NY Regional Championship. This year, Nathan earned first team all-county, first team all Section V and first team all Greater Rochester for cross country. •Cael Raines – University at Buffalo for wrestling. Cael has competed on the varsity wrestling team since seventh grade. He was a two-time NYS Tournament participant, a four-time Class AA finalist and a two-time Class AA Champion. He is number two on the all-time win list, with 137 career wins. Cael is projected to compete at 141/149 lbs for the University at Buffalo. •Coy Raines – University at Buffalo for wrestling. Coy has competed on the varsity wrestling team since seventh grade. He competed in the 2023 NYS Tournament with a sixth place finish. Coy is number three on the all-time win list, with 135 career wins. He is projected to compete at 184/197 lbs for the University at Buffalo. •Colin Duncan – University at Albany for lacrosse. Colin will be a four-year varsity lacrosse player at the completion of the spring season. In his career so far, he has amassed 116 goals and 42 assists for 158 points along with 12 ground balls and 9 takeaways. His 116 goals and 158 points are both good for seventh in school history. His 50 goals in 2022 are the ninth most in a season in school history. He was named second team all-league attack in 2022 and honorable mention in 2023. •Cameron Gefell – College of Saint Rose for lacrosse. Cameron will be a four-year varsity lacrosse player at
Ten Saints seniors signed to compete in college athletics. They are (l-r): back row – Cameron Gefell, Colin Duncan, Coy Raines, Alexa Briggs, Hannalee Hotaling; front row – Patrick Hoff, Nathan Sikorski, Ryan Giglia Jr., Cael Raines, and Skylar Jehlen. Provided photo. the completion of the spring season. He was named team captain in 2023. He has registered 21 goals and 19 assists for 40 career points, with 38 ground balls and 18 takeaways as a do-it-all midfielder. He was named honorable mention all-league midfield in 2023. •Patrick Hoff – Chowan University for lacrosse. Patrick will be a four-year varsity lacrosse player at the completion of the spring season. He was named team captain in 2023. He has accounted for three assists, 81 ground balls, and 69 takeaways. His 69 takeaways are currently the second most in school history and his 33 takes in 2023 are third most in a season in school history. Patrick was named second team all-league defense in 2023 and honorable mention in 2022.
•Skylar Jehlen – Lemoyne College for volleyball. Skylar has played on the varsity volleyball team since eighth grade. She was named MVP this year, as well as first team all-county. Skylar is the all-time assist record holder for CCCSD, with 2,023 assists. She also holds the all-time aces record with 277. •Hannalee Hotaling – Delaware State for soccer. Hanna joined the Churchville-Chili girls soccer program as a junior in the fall of 2022. She finished her junior year with two assists for the team and earned Section V All Tournament team honors as she helped the team reach the sectional finals. As a senior this past season, she was named captain and finished with one goal and two assists. Provided information
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Season’s Readings!
Brockport HS choir students perform with RPO Eight members of the Brockport High School Choir – Parker Christy (senior), Kiersten Gingrich (sophomore), Kristina Irene (junior), Mairi Linden (sophomore), Madison Kulp (junior), Tess Neilans (senior), Kaylee Stephens (senior), and Ava Ruggles (junior) – were selected to sing with the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra in their 30th Anniversary, Gala Holiday Pops. This year’s celebration was the best yet, with Principal Pops Conductor Jeff Tyzik, the Festival High School Chorale, and Rochester’s favorite storyteller, Jay Stetzer, narrating “The Night Before Christmas.” The Gala Holiday Pops, which was started by Maestro Tyzik 30 years ago, has become one of Rochester’s favorite holiday traditions. The event celebrates the winter holidays and provides an opportunity for students to showcase their talents. They sang alongside professionals, and in front of an audience of thousands, making this a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Provided information and photo
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Byron-Bergen teacher represents NYS at National Association of Agriculture Educators Byron-Bergen High School Teacher Jeffrey Parnapy was one of four New York State delegates for the New York Association of Agricultural Educators (NYAAE) at the National Association of Agriculture Educators (NAAE) in Phoenix, Arizona, from November 28 through December 1. Parnapy was elected as the president of the NYAAE on June 21, 2023. “I believe it is important for educators to take part in professional organizations within their fields of expertise,” said Parnapy. “It is an honor to represent New York State and to represent a rural district. Our students are the future of agriculture.” As President, Parnapy presides over meetings for the NYAAE and the governing board of the New York FFA Association. He also represented NYAAE at the Region VI NAAE conference in Bordentown, New
Jersey, and attended the 96th National FFA convention and expo in Indianapolis, Indiana, where he represented NY FFA at Equity, Diversity and Inclusion collaborative with National FFA. As part of the national FFA convention he also judged Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE) grant Byron-Bergen Agriculture applications, Agricultur- Teacher Jeff Parnapy al Educators leadership awards, and Superior Chapter awards. Provided information and photo
Legal NoticeS Legal Notice Town of Kendall
Legal Notice Town of Kendall
Please take notice that the Kendall Town Board will conduct a Special Meeting of the Town Board on Thursday, December 28th, 2023 at 3:00 p.m. in the Kendall Town Hall, 1873 Kendall Road, Kendall, New York 14476. The purpose of such meeting is to pay claims and to conduct any other year-end business.
The 2024 organizational meeting of the Kendall Town Board will be held on Thursday, January 4th, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. at the Kendall Town Hall, 1873 Kendall Road, Kendall, New York 14476. All interested persons are invited to attend.
By Order of the Kendall Town Board Amy Richardson, Kendall Town Clerk
Legal Notice Town of Sweden NOTICE IS GIVEN THAT PURSUANT TO Section 920 of Town Law, that I, Kathleen Bahr-Seever, Receiver of Taxes, for the Town of Sweden, will be collecting Town and County Taxes for 2024 during the hours of 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Taxes are to be paid at 18 State Street, Brockport, New York, as follows: Month of January through February 10, 2024 – No Interest Month of February 11 through 28 – 1.5% Interest Month of March – 3% Interest Month of April – 4.5% Interest Month of May – 6% Interest No payments will be accepted after May 31, 2024, as they will have to be paid to the Monroe County Treasury Office after that date. **Not receiving your Tax Bill does not absolve you of your obligation to pay your bill in a timely fashion. If you do not receive your Tax Bill, please contact the Receiver of Taxes by calling 637-2145 or emailing kathleenb@townofsweden.org. Kathleen Bahr-Seever Receiver of Taxes TOWN OF SWEDEN
By Order of the Kendall Town Board Amy K. Richardson Kendall Town Clerk
Legal Notice Town of Clarkson 2024 Organizational Meeting PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Town of Clarkson will hold their Organizational meeting on Tuesday, January 2, 2024 at 6:00 PM at the Clarkson Town Hall, 3710 Lake Road, Clarkson, New York. By Order of the Town Board Susan Henshaw Clarkson Town Clerk
Legal Notice Town of Clarkson 2024-Official Town Board Meeting Schedule That the Town Board of the Town of Clarkson shall hold its regular monthly meeting each second and fourth Tuesday at the Clarkson Town Hall, 3710 Lake Road, Clarkson NY, commencing on January 9, 2024 and ending December 10, 2024. Meetings are held at 6 P.M. The Board will not meet on August 27, 2024 or December 24, 2024. By Order of the Clarkson Town Board Susan Henshaw Clarkson Town Clerk
Legal Notice Town of Clarkson 2024 Town and County Taxes
Legal Notice Town of Hamlin Organizational Meeting
Notice is Hereby Given that the tax warrant for the collection of the 2024 Town and County Taxes on property located in the Town of Clarkson has been received by Susan Henshaw, Tax Collector.
The 2024 Organizational Meeting of the Hamlin Town Board will be held on Tuesday, January 2, 2024 at 7:00 pm at the Hamlin Town Hall, 1658 Lake Road, Hamlin, NY 14464. All interested persons are welcome to attend.
Susan Henshaw will collect taxes for the Town of Clarkson beginning January 1, 2024 through May 31, 2024 at the Clarkson Town Hall, 3710 Lake Road in the Town of Clarkson; Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Tuesdays from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., except holidays. In addition, the following Saturdays from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.; January 6, 13, 20, 27, and February 3 and 10, 2024, for the purpose of collecting the taxes listed on the said Roll.
By Order of the Hamlin Supervisor Steve Baase
•Checks should be made payable to Susan Henshaw, Tax Collector and brought in person, or mailed to 3710 Lake Rd, P.O. Box 858, Clarkson NY 14430 or placed in the drop box located outside of the Town Hall front doors. •Online payment options are available at www.monroecounty.gov for a fee. TAKE FURTHER NOTICE, that taxes may be paid on or before February 10, 2024 without penalty. On all taxes received after such date, there will be an added penalty, as follows: 0 interest January 1–February 10, 2024 February 11-February 29, 2024 1.5% interest March 1-March 31, 2024 3.0% interest April 1-April 30, 2024 4.5% interest May 1–May 10, 2024 6.0% interest May 11-May 31, 2024 6.0% interest plus $2.00 notice fee Until such taxes are paid or until the return of unpaid taxes to the Monroe County Treasurer pursuant to law, on the first day of June, 2024. TAKE FURTHER NOTICE, Real Property Tax Law, §987: NOTICE OF UNPAID TAXES. On May 10, 2024, a notice will be mailed to each owner of real property on which taxes remain unpaid, and a $2.00 notice fee shall be charged on and after May 10, 2024 against the parcel and added to taxes due. Susan Henshaw Clarkson Town Clerk/Tax Collector
Legal Notice Town Hamlin Please be advised that the Town of Hamlin Planning Board, Town Board, Zoning Board of Appeals and Conservation Board will hold their regularly scheduled Meetings in 2024 in the Hamlin Town Hall located at 1658 Lake Road, Hamlin in the Town Hall Chambers beginning at 7:00 pm unless otherwise noted. Planning Board 01/03/2024 (Wednesday) 02/05/2024 03/04/2024 04/01/2024 05/06/2024 06/03/2024 07/01/2024 08/05/2024 09/03/2024 (Tuesday) 10/07/2024 11/04/2024 12/02/2024
Town Board 01/02/2024 (Tuesday) 01/08/24 & 01/24/24 02/12/24 & 02/28/24 03/11/24 & 03/27/24 04/08/24 & 04/24/24 05/13/24 & 05/29/24 06/10/24 & 06/26/24 07/08/24 & 07/24/24 08/12/24 & 08/28/24 09/09/24 & 09/25/24 10/15/24(Tues) & 10/30/24 11/12/24(Tues) & 11/27/24 12/09/24 & 12/30/24
Zoning Board of Appeals 01/16/24 (Tuesday) 02/20/24 (Tuesday) 03/18/24 04/15/24 05/20/24 06/17/24 07/15/24 08/19/24 09/16/24 10/21/24 11/18/24 12/16/24
Conservation Board 01/22/24 02/26/24 03/25/24 04/22/24 05/28/24 (Tuesday) 06/24/24 07/22/24 08/26/24 09/23/24 10/28/24 11/25/24 12/10/24 (Tuesday)
By order of the Hamlin Town Board
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Our Services are on Saturday evenings at 6:30pm at Cornerstone Bible Chapel, 3231 Buffalo Road, Rochester, NY 14624. Website: https://cometolifebible.church/ Phone Number: (Call or Text) 315-690-8708 Come to Life Bible Church is to be... A place where you are invited to... Come as you are, and see the Bible come to life. Get to know Jesus, and experience the Holy Spirit
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We are located at 1500 Spencerport Road, Rochester 14606 in Gates. Phone: 585-247-4973. Building is handicapped accessible. Time of Worship: 10AM - led by Rev. Jeff Aiosa. Website: ElmgroveUMC.org. You can join us remotely by clicking on the link to the Pastor’s page (you do not need a Facebook account to view posts). Email: ElmgroveUMC@yahoo. com. Community Outreach and Ministry Opportunities include: Little Free Library, SWEM, Aurora House, RAIHN, Prayer ministries, etc. We have a long history in the Gates community and we are looking forward to a bright future that includes you! Please come and join us on Sunday!
firSt PreSBYteriAN ChurCh BroCkPort NY
A congregation that Loves God, loves others and serves the world! Join us on Sunday mornings at 10:00 a.m. Coffee and fellowship following worship. 35 State Street, Brockport, NY 14420, (585) 637-3780. Email: fpcbrockportoffice@gmail.com. Website: www.fpcbrockport.org. Handicap accessible. Hearing loop available. Everyone is welcome to join our church family!
firSt PreSBYteriAN ChurCh of ChiLi
Our little white church on the hill, 3600 Chili Avenue, is off and running, with God cheering us on! Pastor Brandi and our Church Family extend a warm welcome to all who come. We’d love to have you join us for worship, Sundays, 10 AM, a family friendly service, either in person or virtually via live-stream or recording (https://www.facebook.com/firstpreschili/live/). Our adventures will continue with our celebration of Sabbatical Experiences Oct. 15, later in the month, a journaling activity, a Mission Project honoring our Veterans & First Responders, learning more about what good things we want to take with us, what needs to change, and what we want to look like as we cross a threshold in our faith, from our Renewal time to Reflection. Youth Groups, Music Opportunities, Mission Trips, Season Teams, and Community Outreach, including our Food Cupboard (third Saturday of each month, 10 to 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.
oGDeN PreSBYteriAN ChurCh
Our purpose is: “To equip ourselves and others to be disciples of Christ as we seek God’s will for our church and beyond.” Sunday worship is at 10AM live in our sanctuary led by Pastor Whitney Scoville, as well as livestreamed on Zoom and Facebook Live. Bible Studies, Youth Group, Sunday School and outreach are available to all. Contact the church for more information and for links: ogdenpresbyterian@gmail.com; www.ogdenpresbyterian.org; 585-352-6802; 2400 South Union Street, Spencerport.
PArmA ChriStiAN feLLoWShiP ChurCh
39 Hovey Street, Hilton, (585) 615-6383, www.PCFMinistries.com, Facebook: Parma Christian Fellowship Church. Rev. Dr. Myke Merrill. Worship Services: Saturday 5:00PM, Sunday 10AM. Family Midweek: Wednesday 6:30PM – Kids Club, TurningPoint Teens, Adult Bible Discussion Group. Nursery School: Parma Kids Preschool and Child Care Center, 39 Hovey Street, Hilton. School Phone: (585) 392-5792.
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
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
3350 Union Street, North Chili, Parish Office: 594-1400. We are a welcoming Catholic community with a focus on Faith in God and Service to His people. Join us for Mass any Saturday at 4:30PM, Sunday at 10:00AM or weekdays on Monday at 12:10 PM or Tuesday and Wednesday at 9:00AM. All are welcome in this place! We have a gifted Music Ministry including a Choir, Folk Group and Contemporary Group as well as a committed Faith Formation program for our youth. We offer many events throughout the year for our congregation and the surrounding community designed to deepen our faith and serve our brothers and sisters in the Rochester area. Check out our website at https://www.stchristophersnchili.org and follow us on Facebook and Instagram for all the latest updates.
mortoN BAPtiSt ChurCh
St. JohN LutherAN ChurCh
LifeQueSt CommuNitY ChurCh
1152 County Line Road, Hamlin, NY 14464. Church phone 585-659-8459, email mortonbaptistchurch@yahoo.com. Pastor: Steven M Worrall, email pastorsteve712@gmail.com, cell 585-354-9779. Sunday Worship 10:30am (can also be viewed on Facebook or YouTube). Sunday school is held during church service. Adult Bible Study is held on Wednesdays at noon, Choir practice at 4:30pm Wednesdays. Youth Group meets on Friday nights from 7 to 9pm. Our building is handicap accessible and visitors are welcome.
Pastor Chris Bode. 1107 Lake Road West Fork, Hamlin, NY 14464, 585964-2550. Sunday Services: 8:30 AM & 11 AM; 5th Sunday one service at 9:30 AM. Adult Bible Class & Sunday School at 9:45 AM (September – June). To view our services or devotions, go to stjohnhamlin.org. “To KNOW Christ and to make Him KNOWN.”
St. 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).
St. JohN the eVANGeLiSt ChurCh
St. John’s is a place to encounter Christ in the sacraments, in community and in the Scriptures through prayer, service, and fellowship. Join us for Holy Mass at 5pm Saturdays, or Sundays at 7:45am, 9:30am, and 11:15am. Daily Mass, Tuesdays, & Thursdays at 8am and Wednesdays & Fridays at 6:30pm. Mass 9am on 1st Saturdays. Confession Mondays & Wednesdays 5:30-6:00pm and Saturdays 3:454:30pm. Eucharistic Adoration Thursdays 1:00pm-6:00pm (Benediction at 5:50pm) & Sunday 1:30-4:30pm (Evening Prayer at 4:00pm, Benediction at 4:15pm). Many great opportunities to learn about the Holy Bible, and groups for families and children of all ages. We are located at 55 Martha Street, Spencerport, NY 14559. Visit our website at www. StJohnsChurchSpencerport.org. Email: sstjohnc@dor.org. Our Parochial Administrator is Fr. Sriram Sadhanala.
St. Leo’S CAthoLiC ChurCh
110 Old Hojack Lane, Hilton, 392-2710, www.stleohilton.org. Fr. Joseph Catanise. Daily Mass is celebrated: Monday 5:30 PM; Tuesday-Thursday 8:30 AM; Friday Communion Service 8:30 AM. Every Wednesday: Eucharistic Adoration 9 AM to 8 PM. Weekend Schedule: Saturday Confession 2:30-3:30 PM; Rosary 3:30 PM; Mass 4 PM (live-streamed). Sunday: Mass 8 AM, 10:30 AM, 6 PM; Adult Bible Study 11:45 AM. First Saturday Mass at 8:30 AM. All are welcome. Handicapped accessible.
St. mArY’S ChurCh
St. mArk’S ChurCh
13 South Main Street, Holley 16789 Kenmore Road, Kendall Parish Center – Holley 638-6718, www.stmarystmark.org. Daily Mass: Tueday-Friday 8 AM at St. Mary’s (no Mass on Monday); St. Mary Vigil Mass 4 PM on Saturday; St. Mark Vigil Mass 5:30 PM on Saturday; Sunday Mass 10 AM at St. Mary’s.
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 585392-4000. Worship Services: Saturday at 5pm; Sunday at 8:30am and 11am. Bible Studies: Kingdom Kids – Sunday at 9:45am; Adult Classes – Sunday at 9:45am; Ladies and Mens Bible Study – Thursdays at 10:30am. School: Meeting your child’s learning needs from age 2 through 8th grade. Call for a tour!
triNitY LutherAN ChurCh & Pre-SChooL
191 Nichols Street (Rte. 31), Spencerport, NY 14559. Phone: 352-3143. Pastor Steve Shrum. Trinity’s Updated Worship Schedules starting Sunday, October 1st – Traditional service at 9:00AM; Adult Bible Study, Sunday School, & Confirmation at 10:00AM; Contemporary service at 11:00AM with Children’s Church. Both worship services will be live streamed on YouTube. Visit our new website at www.TrinitySpencerport.org. Email: trinitylutheran191@gmail.com. ‘We are a Christ-centered church here to assist and rejuvenate the community through the guidance of the Holy Spirit. We are a people that will equip families to draw closer to the Lord.’
uNioN CoNGreGAtioNAL uNiteD 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 from noon to 2 pm; e-mail us at unionucc@frontier.com or check our website at Churchvilleucc.com. Also like us on Facebook, and follow us on Twitter and Instagram. We would love to hear from you and/or have you worship together with us.
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