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Jimmy Z’s and Jubilee Christian Church team up to offer free Thanksgiving dinner
A free community Thanksgiving dinner has become a 20-year tradition of Jimmy Zisovski, owner of Jimmy Z’s Plates & Shakes. Last year over 200 turkey dinners were served to the Brockport community free of charge. Jimmy Z’s is partnering with Jubilee Christian Church, and both organizations have a single goal – to bless more families in our community.
The community can expect a delicious turkey dinner with all the fixings and an opportunity to gather with others rather than being alone on the holiday. Guests will dine in the dining room at Jubilee Christian Church, located just north of Route 104 in Clarkson. Fifty guests can be seated per half-hour block, increasing the opportunity to serve more in the community. Tom the Turkey will also be on hand to Turkey Trot and take pictures with the children.
The majority of the food and supplies are donated from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and the invitation is extended to anyone in the community. Take out is also available. Donations are welcome, but not mandatory,
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Holley family a foster-to-adoption success
“Chris and Alan Girangaya’s partnership with the Hillside community opened many opportunities for children as well as within their own family,” said Jean Galle, Hillside Vice President of Community Based Services. “Through their care, love, and nurturing, many children have been able to call this family their family, and this house, their home,” Galle continued.
Hillside’s Therapeutic Foster Care model is designed to aim for biological family reunifications whenever possible, with foster parents often playing an invaluable partnership role in that process – but in many cases, adoption remains a possible outcome.
“Hillside has been so helpful and supportive,” Chris and Alan shared. “Because we work so closely with the dedicated Hillside staff, we have developed a close-knit and personal relationship. They’re always there for you!”
As with many of their adoptions, Chris and Alan have maintained relationships with their children’s
biological families when possible. In fact, one of their children’s maternal grandmothers joined her grandson’s recent celebratory courthouse adoption ceremony.
Maria Cristalli, Hillside President & CEO, points out that the need for foster families has never been greater, and Hillside is always seeking new families willing to open their homes and their hearts to young people in need. “Becoming a foster parent makes such a difference in a young person’s life,” she said. “Whether you’re providing short-term or respite support, or long-term support to children in need, these connections and relationships bring stability to so many children.”
Hillside’s Therapeutic Foster Care program includes ongoing training and support opportunities for foster families. To learn more, visit www. hillside.com.
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Profiles in policing: Lieutenant Scott Korn
An occasional series focusing on the officers of the BPD, their jobs, their stories, and their thoughts on policing.
by Margay Blackman, Brockport Village Mayor
April 2019. I had come from a forum on women in leadership at SUNY Brockport’s Scholars Day to the Brockport Police Department (BPD) for an afternoon ride-along with the police. The forum included a SKYPE connection with women leaders in Bangladesh, a country that had been ruled by women leaders for 20 years. Meanwhile, the biggest party day in the village was unfolding on the streets of Brockport, and I wanted to see how the college-aged crowd who opted out of Scholars Day was spending this sunny afternoon.
My police escort was then Officer, now Lieutenant, Scott Korn, and my two hours in his police car was as much an education as the Scholars Day forum. There were parties all over, but the big white house at the corner of Allen and Adams Street, where a few hundred people had gathered, was the focus of police attention. As Scott parked on Adams Street, in view of all the partygoers, a football hit the hood of his car, and he got out and retrieved it. The receiver came to fetch it as the crowd chanted to Scott, “Throw it, throw it!” He refused, handing the football back to the receiver with a quiet but firm admonition to end the party. “If I did throw it, I’d end up on Snapchat,” he explained. “You don’t want to appear as a participant in a party you’re about to shut down.” And shut it down, they did. The hosts took down the “Make Brockport Drunk Again” and the “Science Says Alcohol is the Solution” banners, the police took down names, and the partiers calmly dispersed.
The next stop was a party on Holley Street where a young woman had climbed over a fence into a backyard to steal a big blue Trump flag off a shed. The shed owner had insisted that the police arrest her for criminal trespass. She sat in the back seat of Korn’s police car, handcuffed, sobbing uncontrollably. “I’m a women and gender studies major,” she wailed, “I’m an activist for all the people that are so affected by hate in this world. My friends kept yelling for me to go over the fence, so I did.” Officer Korn calmly explained the arrest, the court appearance procedure, and the opportunity for her to tell her story there. I could only imagine how much better off she would have been had she attended that Scholars Day forum on women and leadership.
Lieutenant Korn’s route to policing was not as direct from childhood as Chief Wheat’s. Both Scott and his wife have degrees in teaching from SUNY Oswego. Upon graduation, they agreed to go where the first one got a job. Scott’s wife found a position teaching high school chemistry and physics in Binghamton. Scott, an English Education major, wanted to put his teaching degree to use, so he took a job doing youth drug and alcohol counseling, first at a hospital, then full-time at Binghamton High School. But he soon found the work overly predictable and decided to look for something more challenging. A citizen’s police academy offered in Binghamton sparked his interest, and Scott signed up. “It was like a 10-week-long interview,” he remembered. The ride-along with the police clinched it. He took the civil service exam for policing, passed the agility test, and secured an interview
with the Binghamton Police Department. He got the job with the City of Binghamton, where he served as a police officer in a department of 100+ members from 2015 to 2018. A desire to be closer to family brought the Korns back to the Brockport area, where both sets of their parents live. Brockport Police Department Officer Elliot Cave, a family friend, recommended Scott for a job with the BPD. Moving from a very large department to a small one was an adjustment for the new guy thrown into a closely-knit group. “It’s a bit like meeting your in-laws for the first time,” Scott said. Officer Korn began in April 2018, working nights, which he liked, as have others in the BPD.
In 2021, Officer Korn was promoted to Sergeant, overseeing the First Platoon – the night shift. In that capacity, he patrolled the streets and authored the weekend report. The report chronicled the police activities on Friday and Saturday nights as SUNY students and other young people celebrated the weekend in the village. The report began during COVID19 and was shared with the university until the pandemic ended. I looked forward to Mondays, reading about the late weekend night happenings in my village described in Sgt. Korn’s crisp, English-major language. I equally lamented the closing of the weekend report for the summer months.
Continuing up the ladder of ranks, in June of 2024, Sergeant Korn became Lieutenant Korn. A formal police swearing-in is an impressive event. It brings out the blueuniformed fellow officers and the families of the newly hired and promoted. The BPD is a young department of officers with young children. There’s always a participatory role for the kids. At his swearing-in, Lt. Korn’s son and daughter led the pledge of allegiance, which they had dutifully practiced for days in advance, and his daughter pinned his Lieutenant’s badge on him.
Three things from our discussion of Lieutenant Korn’s new status struck me – The advantages of a small police department, his interest in research, and his mission for his new position.
About small departments: “We know 99% of the people we are going to see just from their address. In a smaller department, you are responsible for everything from A to Z; you’re a jack of all trades, which makes the job exciting. You can get lost in bigger agencies with highly specific jobs. Even specialists here can do an investigation, a DWI arrest, and write a warrant. We have no room for someone who can only write traffic tickets.” Thinking about large departments, Lieutenant Korn recalled that, in three years, he never really got to know the Binghamton Police Chief nor sat in his office. “We have a really close department in Brockport which is nice, but a rare thing.”
officers walk all quadrants of the village, hitting any crime hot spots.
He also confessed to a love of doing research, especially related to his job - be it accreditation or abandoned vehicles. If you’re a teacher, he said, “you’re a lifelong learner.”
Having climbed the ranks to Lieutenant, Scott Korn’s heart is with the patrol officers. “I see my role,” he said, “as trying to remove barriers from the people who are doing the most difficult jobs, to make patrolmen’s jobs easier, which in turn would make sergeants’ jobs easier.”
His daily routine runs the gamut from internal investigations, handling complaints, scheduling, grant writing, training, liaison to village court, payroll, supervising large-scale
Off Main Street, we looked down alleys, through a backyard with gaps in the fence, late night routes that people could take to King Street where large, impromptu gatherings of college youth have occurred. Walking by the retaining wall of the Smith Street bridge on Clinton Street, Scott mentioned a special detail he had put on this location, which is a magnet for late-night graffiti artists. Artists come to spray paint on the wall and then take a video of their work to put on YouTube. So far, the stake-outs haven’t yielded any miscreants.
Now in a mostly administrative position, Lt. Korn said the policing he misses the most is being out on the road and talking to people. So, he tries to get out as much as possible, even if just for a walk. “Good cops are always looking for a way to interact with people. Very few community-building situations are better than that.”
Kiwanis Club of broCKport
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Sweden/Clarkson Community Center 4927 Lake Rd. South, Brockport, NY
Sunday, December 8
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for Details Call 637-2300 or 738-1552
Hilton-Parma Recreation Ski Club
Hilton-Parma Recreation is gearing up for another snow filled season at Bristol Mountain with six dates booked for the Ski Club. The department coordinates the club for the Hilton Central School District to serve students in grades 7-12.
Ski Club is held on the following Sundays: January 5, 12, 19, 26; February 2 and 9. Students depart from the Hilton Community Center at 59 Henry Street. Ski Club is chaperoned by teachers in each the High School and Middle School. There are about a
dozen spots left and November 29 is the last day to enroll. Prices vary for lifts and rentals along with motorcoach transportation. Detailed information can be found on the homepage of www. hprecreation.org. Transportation registrations are handled through Hilton-Parma Recreation, while lifts and rental passes are booked directly through Bristol Mountain.
Those with questions regarding Ski Club may call the Recreation office at 392-9030 and ask for Sherry. Provided information
Registration open for NYS Agricultural Society Annual Meeting and Forum
Members of the agricultural community are invited to join the 193rd Annual Meeting and Agricultural Forum, hosted by the New York State Agricultural Society on Thursday, January 9, 2025. Held at the OnCenter in Syracuse, this year’s Forum offers an opportunity for farmers and other key partners to examine how emerging trends and technological advancements are helping shape the future of agriculture. New York State Agriculture Commissioner Richard A. Ball will deliver the 2025 State of Agriculture Address and provide an update on New York State’s ongoing efforts to support its farmers and agricultural businesses.
Commissioner Ball said, “I always say that this is our industry’s biggest
and best family reunion. Every year, the Forum gives New York’s farm community the opportunity to come together to reflect on the past year and prepare for what’s coming down the pipeline in the years to come, as well as recognize the achievements of our colleagues who are doing excellent work advancing our industry. I look forward to this event every year, and have no doubt that this year’s theme, ‘Trends, Tech and Teachable Moments,’ will facilitate fruitful discussions in policy areas that are a priority for New York agriculture.” Registration for the Forum is now open. Those who register prior to December 20 will save $25. To register or learn more about the event, visit nysagsociety.org. Provided information
Get out & grow!
by Kristina Gabalski
Indigenous gardening practices
by Kristina Gabalski
November is Indigenous Peoples’ Month, and it’s time to celebrate and recognize their contributions to gardening and agriculture.
One of the best-known growing practices of Native Americans is the “Three Sisters Garden,” which incorporates intercropping, polyculture, and companion planting methods. According to the National Farmers Union (NFU), the “Three Sisters” planting of corn, beans, and squash is one of the ways that Indigenous peoples have contributed to the regenerative agriculture practices of today.
The Three Sisters Garden was traditionally practiced by the Wampanoag people who lived in what is now the northeastern United States.
The Cherokee and Iroquois also utilized this planting method. Tall corn plants provide support for climbing pole beans, which add nitrogen to the soil for future crop use. Squash plants help shade the soil around taller plants to conserve moisture, acting as a living mulch. This practice of intercropping or polyculture of plants is successful because it reflects how different species grow in nature.
The NFU states that polycultures use nutrients, light, and water more efficiently than monocultures. Monocultures, where just one crop or plant is grown, can exhaust soil nutrients. Indigenous communities also practiced water management. In humid climates like the northeast, the mounding and raising of planting beds were utilized to help drain the soil of excess moisture. In the southwest regions of North America, Native Americans dug canals to irrigate crops in the arid climate. Terracing was also utilized in these areas. Terraces help where rain is seasonal, sporadic, and can come in heavy downpours. It helps to prevent soil erosion, preserving precious topsoil.
Back in the eastern woodlands, agroforestry was practiced. Native Americans managed trees, crops, and animals in a way that benefited all three. According to the NFU, silviculture was utilized to manage tree growth and forest composition to foster wildlife populations and improve hunting.
Permaculture is another growing practice used by Indigenous peoples. Permaculture is a sustainable agricultural system that mimics natural patterns but also allows for production. Permaculture works with natural forces and involves a deep understanding of the local environment. Native Americans in the northeast and midwest planted legumes, such as beans, that fixed nitrogen in the soil to improve soil health and nourish plants.
Native Americans also used, and continue to use today, practices such as crop rotation and seed saving to successfully grow food, healing plants, plants for fuel, construction, tools, fiber, dye, glue, and medicine. We have much to be thankful for this November for the contributions of Indigenous peoples. Their sustainable growing practices help keep the land and soil fertile for growing while protecting the natural world of plants, animals, birds, insects, and pollinators.
Corn is native to the Americas and was used extensively by Indigenous peoples for food, fuel, and more. Corn is also a member of the “Three Sisters.”
Photo by Kristina Gabalski.
Oak Orchard Health wins HRSA grant to expand its behavioral health program
The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), an agency within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), announced $240 million in awards to launch and expand mental health and substance use disorder services in more than 400 community health centers across the country that care for more than 10 million people.
Oak Orchard Health (OOH) was awarded $600,000 to expand its program.
“We’re so proud that Oak Orchard was selected to be part of this grant. It will increase our ability to care for patients who need behavioral health services. In August, we dedicated the Wellness Center in Albion for behavioral health services to care for children and adolescents – adults are welcome too. With this HRSA grant, we will be able to expand our behavioral health services in Genesee County and continue to care for the farmworkers in our communities,” said Karen Kinter, CEO of Oak Orchard Health.
“Even though we’ve expanded our behavioral health program in the past, there is still a care gap in the community – particularly with our Spanish speaking population. We recognize the challenges this community faces in accessing health care and our goal with this funding is to help close that gap. We plan to do this by expanding services at our Alexander location and hiring bilingual staff to provide services directly in the community to truly meet
people where they’re at,” said Robin Govanlu, Chief of Behavioral Health, Oak Orchard Health.
“Many in the Latino community were raised to handle their problems themselves and resist getting behavioral health care. This stigma is often so strong that they suffer with their depression and anxiety. Hiring more bilingual therapists and care managers will allow us to talk with them in their language and evaluate the support they need,” said Florentino Fernandez, Behavioral Health Care Manager, Oak Orchard Health.
OOH intends to create an outreach team in Genesee County to bring mental health services to its clients where they live and work, when needed. They anticipate this team will go to dairy farms, schools, religious organizations, and other community associations to meet with patients. The team can perform screenings and assessments to determine their behavioral health needs and provide brief therapeutic sessions.
In addition, behavioral health services will grow in the OOH Alexander Health Center. Currently, they can only provide these services via telehealth. This grant will allow OOH to create space within the Alexander location so they can have a therapist on site to meet with patients in person.
For information, visit www.OakOrchardHealth. org.
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Tree Lighting December 6
The Town of Ogden will host its inaugural Magical Holiday Celebration and Christmas Tree Lighting on Friday, December 6, at the Ogden Community Center at 5:30 p.m. This new event combines the beloved Santa Parade with the Town’s annual Christmas Tree Lighting, making for a festive evening for the whole family.
The festivities will kick off with indoor holiday games, music by the Mark Time Marchers, crafts, storytelling, and a special visit with Santa. Pictures with Santa will be available for purchase, courtesy of Moonlit Memories Photography. Ogden Town Hall will be beautifully decorated for the holidays. Local community partners will also showcase festive,
CHS hosting talk
The Clarkson Historical Society will host Sue Savard on Tuesday, December 3, at 7 p.m. She will share information about Captain Milo Starks, a local Civil War soldier.
This talk will be at the Clarkson Academy, 8343 West Ridge Road. It is free and open to the public. All are welcome to come learn more about this Civil War hero.
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decorated vehicles. Additionally, the MangaRoc and Chef’s Mobile Kitchen food trucks will be on-site, offering a variety of delicious treats for purchase.
At 7 p.m., the highlight of the evening will be the Tree Lighting Ceremony, followed by Christmas carols led by the Robert Dean Chorale. Complimentary hot chocolate and coffee will be served prior to the tree lighting.
Non-perishable food items will be collected during the event to support the Spencerport Ecumenical Food Shelf. Additionally, a donation box for the Pirate Toy Fund will be available for residents wishing to contribute new, unopened toys.
This event is free and open to residents of all ages. No registration is required. All are welcome to enjoy this new holiday tradition. To learn more about this holiday event, visit https://bit.ly/ TownHolidayCelebration24.
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Public survey on organics management in Monroe County
Monroe County has launched a public participation survey for residents and businesses to provide feedback as the county develops its first Organics Management Plan (OMP). The goal is to create guidelines to prevent and divert organic waste from landfills to protect the climate and reduce waste.
“As the climate crisis intensifies, Monroe County is taking decisive action by advancing a key recommendation from our Climate Action Plan: creating a comprehensive plan to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from organic waste in our landfills,” said County Executive Adam Bello. “These surveys are essential to crafting an Organics Management Plan that reflects the priorities of our residents and businesses while advancing our commitment to environmental sustainability and the future of Monroe County.”
The United States Environmental Protection Agency classifies organic waste as the “remains, residues or waste products of any organism that are recovered resources
Blood Drives
•Upcoming blood donation opportunities: Strong West, 156 West Avenue, Brockport; November 25, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Westside Family YMCA, 920 Elmgrove Road, Rochester; November 25, 1 to 6 p.m., Brockport Fireman’s Exempt Club, 248 West Avenue, Brockport; November 25, noon to 5 p.m., First Bible Baptist Church, 990 Manitou Road, Hilton; November 26, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., St. Leo’s Church, 110 Old Hojack Lane, Hilton. Schedule a donation appointment by using the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visiting RedCrossBlood.org or calling 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767). To celebrate 30 years of FRIENDS, all who donate through December 8 will receive two pairs of custom FRIENDS + Red Cross socks, while supplies last. Visit RedCrossBlood.org/Friends for details.
Donations Needed
•Spencerport Cartons For Christmas is accepting gift card and cash donations at St John’s Parish Center, 55 Martha Street, Spencerport, through November 25, Monday through Thursday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Contact Cartonxmas@aol.com or text 585-750-5341 to arrange a different time. Unexpired food items can be dropped off at Fowler’s Canaltown Wine & Spirits, Hunt Real Estate ERA, and Gates Big M. Make a local child smile by providing a new toy or gift. Stop in one of the Toy Tree locations – Fowler’s Canaltown Wine & Spirits, Spencerport Federal Credit Union, or The Unique Shop – to select an angel.
•Spencerport Cartons For Christmas is holding an Open House to accept unexpired food items (no glass please) on Friday, December 6, from 3 to 6 p.m., at St. John’s school building gym, 65 Martha Street, Spencerport. Frozen turkeys may be donated Saturday, December 7, at 12:30 p.m. at St. John’s school building.
•Bring new, unwrapped toys to the office of Diane Hennekey and Carrie Rodriguez, Edward Jones financial advisors, 97 Canal Landing Boulevard, Suite 1, Rochester 14626, during regular business hours through December 4 for the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots program. Monetary gifts, including gift cards, cannot be accepted.
Events & Entertainment
•Spencerport Fire District Santa Runs will continue through the holiday season visiting different streets in the community. All runs begin at 6 p.m. and are dependent on the weather and/or emergencies. Visit the Spencerport Fire District Santa Runs page on Facebook for the schedule and updates.
•Brockport Artists’ Guild is holding its Fall Show through November 30 at The Hart Gallery 27, 27 Market Street, Brockport. For information, go to brockportartistsguild.org or hartgallery27.com.
Government Meetings
•Brockport: Work Session – November 25, 7 p.m. at 49 State Street.
•Chili: Zoning Board of Appeals – November 26, 7 p.m., at the Town Hall Main Meeting room. All Town Offices are closed November 28 and 29.
•Churchville: Board of Trustees – Monday, November 25, 7 p.m., at 23 East Buffalo Street.
•Clarkson: Town Board – November 26, 6 p.m., at Town Hall.
•Hamlin: Conservation Board – November 25, 7 p.m.; Town Board – Wednesday, November 27, 7 p.m. at 1658 Lake Road.
•Kendall: Planning Board – November 26, 7 p.m.
•Ogden: Town Board – Tuesday, November 26, 7 p.m. Pre-meeting 6:30 p.m.
•Riga: Conservation Board – November 25, 7 p.m.
Town Offices closed November 28 and 29.
from solid waste disposal; including, but not limited to food residuals, yard debris and wood and plant products.” The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) says 12% of statewide greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) come from the waste sector including landfills, waste combustion and wastewater treatment.
The OMP will look at the county’s waste generation, and existing programs, policies, resources, laws and regulations to identify feasible strategies for the prevention or diversion of organic waste County-wide.
Phase II of Monroe County’s Climate Action Plan recommends the implementation of a county-wide Organic Management Plan. This plan will provide local governments, residents and organizations with the necessary guidance and support to reduce organic waste.
Monroe County was awarded a $100,000 grant in 2022 through New York State’s Climate Smart Communities (CSC) program and funded through the New York State
Health/Help
•Veterans with Cancer Support Group meets the second and fourth Tuesday of the month from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at Cancer Support Community at Gilda’s Club, 255 Alexander Street, Rochester. Call 585-423-9700 x304 or visit www.cscrochester.org for information.
•A GriefShare group is meeting every Monday evening from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Spencerport Wesleyan Church, 2653 Nichols Street, Spencerport, until the end of December. Contact the church office at 585-352-3398 for information.
•The Spencerport addiction support group meeting for anyone touched by addiction is every Tuesday, 6:30 p.m., at Spencerport Wesleyan Church, 2653 Nichols Street. Park in the back, enter thru downstairs door and go all the way to the back and through a door to the back room. Call 410-8021 or 261-5280 with any questions.
Historical
•The Parma Hilton Historical Society is hosting a program on Monday, December 9, 7 p.m., at the Hilton Community Center, 59 Henry Street. Susan Hall Doran will lead a presentation on Victorian Hair Wreaths. These are made from human hair, shaped into flowers and leaves, and then arranged into wreaths. The early Victorian art form was used from the 1840s through the Civil War to remember deceased family members and friends before photography was common.
•The Clarkson Historical Society will host Sue Savard for a talk about Captain Milo Starks, a local Civil War soldier, on Tuesday, December 3, 7 p.m., at the Clarkson Academy, 8343 West Ridge Road. Free and open to the public.
•The Genesee Community College History Club’s Historical Horizons Lecture Series is held the first Wednesday of the month at 7 p.m. in T102 on GCC’s Batavia Campus and will also be available to join via Zoom. All talks are free, open to the public, and will be followed by a Q&A session with the speakers. December 4 – “Historical Portrayals as Community Engagement,” a panel discussion with historical impressionists Tom Schobert, Melinda Grube, and GCC Instructor Dan Snyder, as well as representatives from the local chapter of the LARP group Combat Historia.
Library Programs
•The Hamlin Public Library is open Mondays/ Wednesdays from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Tuesdays/Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Fridays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Closed November 28 through 30 for the Thanksgiving holiday. Digital Literacy of Rochester is at the library Mondays from noon to 3 p.m. providing technology assistance. Christmas Preschool Storytimes with Mrs. Carlson are Mondays, December 2 and 9, at 10:30 a.m. Join for some holly jolly books, songs and crafts. Christmas DIY craft for adults is Tuesday, December 3, at 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. Family Christmas program is Thursday, December 5, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Make a Christmas craft, enjoy a festive treat and have photos taken with Santa. Friends of the Library Basket Raffle continues until Thursday, December 5. Register for programs online through the library calendar at https://calendar.libraryweb. org/calendar/Hamlin. For information, call 964-2320 or visit the library’s Facebook page.
Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Environmental Protection Fund to develop the OMP.
Creating an OMP will give Monroe County access to state funding opportunities for future projects in organics management and serve as a resource to community partners. DEC also awarded Monroe County $100,000 for the Climate Action Plan, $150,000 for a Climate Vulnerability Assessment, and $200,000 for a Climate Adaptation Plan through the CSC Program.
The New York State DEC says proper organics management can protect the climate, reduce waste, create jobs and engage communities.
Three surveys are available at monroecounty.gov: One for residents, one for farmers and another for business owners. The survey can be found at monroecounty. gov/organics-management-plan. Participants can also submit comments via email at OMPComments@monroecounty.gov. Provided information
Friday and Saturday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (every third Friday opening at 10 a.m.). The library will be closed November 28 and 29. Adult events: House Plant Care – November 25 at 6:30 p.m. Call 617-6181 to register. Find Kids & Teen events at ogdenfarmerslibrary.org.
•Parma Public Library, 7 West Avenue, Hilton is holding the following events (no registration unless indicated): Kids Science: Balloon-Powered Car – November 26, 1 to 2 p.m., for ages 5 to 12. Teen Tuesday – November 26, 3 to 4 p.m., for youth in grades 7 to 12. Bullet Journal Club – November 26, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Receive a journal the first time you attend. Supplies available to set up your journal for the next month. All Ages Storytime –November 27, 10 to 11 a.m., recommended for ages 2 to 5. Pre-K Skills Play Time – November 27, 11 to 11:30 a.m. Family Fall Crafts – November 27, 1 to 2 p.m., recommended for ages 5 to 12. Make some fall-themed crafts including a turkey hat and a leaf suncatcher. The library will close at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, November 27, and reopen on Saturday, November 30, at 10 a.m. Baby Storytime and Sensory Play – Tuesday, December 3, 10:30 to 11 a.m., for ages 0 to 3. Teen Tuesday – December 3, 3 to 4 p.m., for youth in grades 7-12 to enjoy games, crafts and movies. Wednesday All Ages Storytime – December 4, 10:30 to 11 a.m., recommended for ages 2 to 5. Pre-K Skills Play Time – Wednesday, December 4, 11 to 11:30 a.m., for children ages 3 to 5 with their caregivers to practice Pre-K skills, develop early literacy components, explore sensory play, and more. Coming February 2025 – Enchanted Pages Book Club for lovers of fantastic worlds, myth, magic, romance and more. For information, call 392-8350 or visit www.parmapubliclibrary.org.
•This is a sample of programs held at the Seymour Library, 161 East Avenue, Brockport, 637-1050. For complete information, visit seymourlibraryweb. org. Programs marked with an * require advance registration. “As the Pages Turn” Book Club – Wednesday, November 27, 11 a.m. to noon. Find a copy of this month’s book on the “As The Pages Turn” display shelf. Pudding Slime* – Friday, November 29, 1 to 1:30 p.m., for grades 6 to 12. Use food-safe ingredients to make slime out of pudding. Making Greeting Cards* – Saturday, November 30, noon to 2 p.m. Spend an afternoon in this adult-only class with Karyn, and make a beautiful card.
Meetings
•Hilton Apple Fest Committee meets every fourth Monday of the month at 6:30 p.m. in the Hilton Community Center, 59 Henry Street, Hilton. The meeting room is on the second floor, room 202. Everyone is welcome.
•The Chili Lions Club meets Tuesday, November 26, 6:30 p.m., at the Moose Club, 5709 Chili Riga Center Road (at the corner of Betteridge Road). Text President Joe Korn at 469-1426 to find out how to get involved.
Religion
•Spencerport Ecumenical Ministries will host a Community Thanksgiving Service on November 24, 6 p.m., at Adams Basin United Methodist Church, 4296 Canal Road, Adams Basin. Everyone is invited to attend and bring non-perishable items for the local food bank.
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•Sweden: Planning Board – November 25, 7 p.m.; Town Board – November 26, 6 p.m., at 18 State Street.
•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. Upcoming events include: Gingerbread house creation competition at the library. Build a gingerbread house (no kits please) and drop it off at the library between December 2 and December 6. See the library’s calendar or Facebook page for more information about this competition. For more information or to register for events, call 293-2009, go to newmanrigalibrary. org, or visit the library’s Facebook page.
•The Ogden Farmers’ Library, 269 Ogden Center Road, Spencerport, is open Monday 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Tuesday through Thursday 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.,
•Churchville-Chili Board of Education meets Tuesday, November 26, at 139 Fairbanks Road, Churchville. Work Session at 6 p.m. in Professional Development Room A #3802. Regular Business Meeting at 7 p.m. in Administrative Board Room #3808.
Volunteer Opportunities
•Give A Lift Northwest, a program of Lifespan of Greater Rochester, is seeking volunteer drivers to provide transportation to people aged 60+ to medical appointments and the grocery store in the Brockport, Clarkson, Sweden, Hamlin and Hilton areas. Call 585-244-8400 ext. 211 for info. Flexible hours. Training and excess insurance provided.
Brockport BEST marks milestone
Brockport BEST Education Foundation has provided over $50,000 to enhance the education of Brockport CSD students. One way the group raises funds is through its Farm to Table to Excellence Dinner.
Brockport BEST Education Foundation is “Building Excellence in Students Today” for students in the Brockport Central School District. BEST Foundation celebrated an amazing milestone at its recent Farm to Table to Excellence Dinner. They have provided over $50,000 to enhance the education of BCSD students. Many people and businesses support BEST and helped make the dinner a wonderful event, including: Kirby’s Farm Market, Wegmans, Wright Beverage, Canandaigua National Bank, True Serenity Salon, The Red Bird Café, and Brockport Research Institute.
Supporting BEST Foundation is a way for Brockport community members to show their support for the success of BCSD students. Become a Friend of BEST with an annual membership (download the form from BrockportBEST.org) or by a onetime donation (either electronically through the secure website or by mail to: Brockport BEST Foundation, P.O. Box 265, Brockport, NY 14420).
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Hilton Holiday Celebration and Community Tree Lighting
Get ready to jingle and mingle as the Hilton-Parma Recreation Department welcomes community members to the most festive event of the season – the third annual Hilton Holiday Celebration on Main Street. It will be held on Saturday, December 7, from 3 to 6 p.m.
Main Street will be transformed into a winter wonderland, bustling with holiday cheer and activities for everyone in the family. The merriment includes a live DJ, a dance recital by La Danse, visits with Santa, a holiday scavenger hunt, games,
crafts, caroling, giveaways, vendors, food, free hot cocoa, popcorn, wagon rides, and more.
The grand finale will be held at the Community Center Gazebo, 59 Henry Street, where the annual Tree Lighting Ceremony will cast a warm glow over the entire village. All are invited to join in making this Hilton Holiday Celebration a tradition to remember, spreading joy, and creating cherished memories for years to come. Best of all, all activities are free, thanks to the support of the Hilton-Parma community.
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GCC Foundation presents Encore 2024 “Twelve Days of Christmas”
The Genesee Community College Foundation will welcome guests to an evening of fine dining and holiday music at its annual Encore holiday gala on Saturday, December 14, at 5 p.m. This year’s event theme, “Twelve Days of Christmas,” celebrates the traditions of the holiday season and features a special holiday concert program choreographed by the Genesee Symphony Orchestra.
For over 30 years, Encore has provided crucial funding for student scholarships at Genesee Community College. The Foundation is pleased to announce the continued support of its Presenting Sponsor, Tompkins Finan-
The Town of Sweden haSa Vacancy on ITS ZonIng Board of appealS
The five-member board has the duty of granting or denying variances of the Sweden Town Code. Members serve five-year terms and meet as needed, generally six evenings per year. There is a small stipend attached to the appointment.
Zoning Board members must be residents of the Town of Sweden. Interested residents should send a letter and resume to Sweden Supervisor Patricia Hayles, 18 State Street, Brockport, NY 14420 or to supervisor@ townofsweden.org by December 6, 2024.
cial Corporation, for Encore 2024. There are several opportunities remaining to sponsor the Encore event. These sponsorships are critically important to the scholarships GCC provides its students and are available at several levels this year:
•Conductor’s Circle: $1,000
•Golden Baton Society: $600
•Inner Circle: $300
•Individual Platinum Patron Ticket:
$100
Make reservations at www.gccfoundationinc.org/encore or contact the Foundation Office at 585-345-6809. Tickets are limited. Provided information
Are there any special considerations that will go into making your decision? When I have a good picture of what you want, I will go to work to find the best property on the market for your needs. I succeed when I can make my buyers' goals my goals. Finding you the perfect home is a collaborative effort. The buyers communicate what they want, why they want it, and where the compromise might be possible, and I listen carefully and select only homes that could meet the buyers' criteria. When there is trust and communication between you and the Realtor you are working with, miracles can happen! Creating these miracles for buyers and sellers is "Job #1" for me. For professional real estate advice, give me a call, Mary Lobene at 585-734-3362.
Opinion & Comments
Is this unity and a peaceful transition?
Throughout the 2024 election cycle, we heard a lot from the left about the need for unity and a peaceful transition of power, presumably because of the concerns about the opposite happening and the potential impact to democracy, should the right win in the elections. Well, the right won in the elections... a lot of them, including the presidency. But long before that happened, there were two assassination attempts on candidate Donald Trump. Immediately after the election there were protests outside the Trump International Hotel and Tower in Chicago with chants of “Donald Trump, you fascist clown.” Then, just last week, we had our own post-election meltdown right in front of our home in Hilton. My husband was sitting on our front porch, enjoying a beautiful afternoon. A Trump 2024 flag was still proudly displayed on the mailbox in our front yard. A car pulled up to our Trump flag, and upon seeing my husband on the porch, screamed out, “Go kill yourself!” Well, so much for unity and a peaceful transition. Maybe it was the same person who stole our Trump 2020 flag from the same mailbox, or maybe it was the person who repeatedly drove by our house in 2020 with a megaphone screaming, “If you vote for Trump, you’re a racist!” Most likely it was just another leftleaning person who thinks unity and a peaceful transition only apply to people in the other party, not theirs. All of that behavior is the opposite of unity and a peaceful transition.
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Joan Marshall Reule, formerly of Lyons and Brockport New York, passed away on October 22, 2024 in The Villages, Florida. She was 84.
Joan was born on May 23, 1940 in Lyons, NY to her late parents William Marshall and Harriet Bixby Marshall. She was a 1958 graduate of Lyons High School before attending SUNY Brockport. After graduating with a degree in early childhood education, Joan’s first job was teaching preschool at SUNY Brockport’s Campus School. She continued teaching preschool in a variety of settings in the Brockport area where she was respected as a skilled and loving professional. After her teaching career, Joan worked as a receptionist for Dr. Theodore Smith’s orthodontist practice, greeting patients with her welcoming smile for several years. She was an active member of the Brockport Junior Women’s Club working on several committees and also served a term as the club’s President. After residing in and raising their daughters in Brockport for over 46 years, Joan and her husband Jack moved to The Villages, Florida in 2007. Joan loved music, dancing, animals, traveling and most importantly spending time laughing with family and friends.
She is survived by her devoted husband, Jack, of 64 years; her four daughters, Karen Rockow (Stephen), Kimberly Van Gundy (Jeffrey), Jennifer Brinkel (Christopher Monfiletto), and Julie Betz (Michael): and nine grandchildren, Sophie (Annalise) and Samuel Rockow, Mathison and Grayson Van Gundy, Kelsey, Lindsey and Avery Brinkel, and Katie and Jacob Betz.
Please join the family for a Celebration of Joan’s life and luncheon on Saturday July 12, 2025 at 11 AM at the Whitehall Mansion, 3845 Lake Road North in Brockport, New York 14420.
In lieu of flowers, donations by check can be made in memory of Joan Marshall Reule to the Brockport Child Development Center, 350 New Campus Drive, Brockport, NY 14420. To share a special memory of Joan please visit: www.Legacy.com.
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Of Henrietta, NY, formerly of Kendall, NY. Passed away November 20, 2024. Predeceased by her parents, Elmer and Eleanor Behrend; brothers, Harold and Robert Behrend. Survived by her son, Jeffrey; siblings, Roger (Suad) Behrend, Shirley West, Norman (Sue) Behrend; several nieces and nephews; her 4 cats - Doc, Peanut, Sue and Twinkle. Elaine retired from Eastman Kodak to start Rose Bindery before taking a position at Tucker Printers. Friends and family may call Tuesday, November 26th from 10AM-12PM at Miller Funeral and Cremation Services, Inc. (3325 Winton Rd. S) where Elaine’s Service will be held at 12 PM. Interment Private. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Lollypop Farm or ASPCA of Allegany County.
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•Behrens, Gail Elizabeth Wilkinson, died November 18, 2024 at age 68. She is survived by her partner, Gary Dunkleberger; her children, Jeffrey (Oussama Zahr) Behrens and Katie Elizabeth Behrens; her sisters, Jean Marks, Bonnie (William) Henshaw, and Sharon Rochelle; and many nieces and nephews. Her keen interest in childhood education inspired her to become a teacher’s aide in Brockport Central School where she fostered a community of deep friendships. Gail’s smile, ringing laugh, and sense of humor were singular. She loved reading, gardening and baking.
Her Celebration of Life was held November 23 at 12 noon at Fowler Funeral Home, Brockport. Contributions in her memory can be made to the animal rescue Operation Freedom Ride, Inc.
•Bovenzi, Elizabeth “Betty” A., died November 15, 2024 at age 82. She was predeceased by her husband, Anthony Bovenzi (1999); her brother, John “Frank” Vahl; and her sister, Lillian “Marie” Vahl. Betty is survived by her daughter, Toni (Robert) Cook; her son, James LaPiana; her grandchildren, Vincent (Jennifer), Corie, Jeannie (Paul), Elaine, and Alexa; two great-granddaughters; her sisters, Nancy Galletto and Deborah Lemcke; and several nieces, nephews, greatnieces, and great-nephews. Betty was a licensed nurse and served at Genesee Hospital for 40 years. She enjoyed horse races, spending time at the casino, and playing euchre.
Friends and family are invited to call Monday, November 25 from 11 a.m. to 12 noon at the Thomas E. Burger Funeral Home, 735 East Avenue, Hilton, where her Funeral Service will be held at 12 noon. Interment will follow in Falls Cemetery, Greece. Contributions can be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, Rochester and Finger Lakes Region, 200 Meridian Centre Blvd Suite 110, Rochester, NY 14618 in her memory.
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•Procopio, Matilda A., died October, 19, 2024, at age 92. Predeceased by parents, John and Anna Procopio; sisters, Josephine Walker, Terri (Sam) Russo, Kathleen V Procopio; brothers, Bernard and Richard, and her sisters-in-law, Doris Procopio, Alina Procopio, Helen Procopio; nephews, John R. Procopio, Dr.Lawrence Procopio. Survived by her brothers, Thomas P. and John Jr.; nieces, Sharyl (Gerry) Murphy, Shelly Parlato, Pam Foley; nephews, Tom (Rose) Procopio, David (Martha) Procopio, Marty (Karen) Procopio, Steve (Bonnie) Procopio, Donald Procopio and Todd Procopio; sister-in-law, Ramona Procopio; many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Matilda worked as editor at the Democrat & Chronicle newspaper for 40 years. She loved playing golf, traveling, music and was an avid book reader.
Contributions can be made to Matilda’s Memorial Fund via her brother, John M. Procopio, Jr. Special mass and burial dates to be determined at the family’s convenience. Arrangements entrusted to the Leo M. Bean and Sons Funeral Home, Chili.
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•Keane, Karen Ann, died October 23, 2024 at age 68. She was predeceased by her parents, Erwin and Geraldine Stevens; her husband, Mark Keane; and her nephew, Matthew Kenyon. She is survived by her sister, Wanda Nolte; her nieces, Ashlee Kenyon, Alexis Kenyon, Jessica (Blaze) Olschewski; her nephew, Alec; and her special friends, Nelson Kenyon Sr. and Zach Kenyon. Karen was a retiree of Eastman Kodak Company.
Services will be held privately at the convenience of the family. Interment will take place in the spring in Parma Union Cemetery. Donations can be made to Lollypop Farm, the Humane Society of Greater Rochester, 99 Victor Road, Fairport, NY 14450 in Karen’s memory. Arrangements entrusted to the Thomas E. Burger Funeral Home, Hilton. •LaGorio, Linda, died November 16, 2024 at age 76. She was predeceased by her brothers, Alan and David Hulslander; and her sister, Susan Fralowicz. Linda is survived by her daughters, Dawn LaGorio and Tracey LaGorio; her grandchildren, Justin Cruz, Timmy Chaney, and Gianna Nowrocki; her brother, Mark Hulslander; her best friend and traveling companion, Bonnie Park and Bonnie’s family; and several nieces and nephews. Linda was a retiree of Eastman Kodak Company. She played softball in the Kodak league, and enjoyed bowling and golf. Linda was a fan of the Michigan Wolverines, the Detroit Tigers, the Detroit Lions, and loved Motown music.
Her Memorial Service was held November 22 at the Thomas E. Burger Funeral Home, Inc., Hilton. Interment at the convenience of the family. Donations in memory of Linda can be made to the American Diabetes Association, P.O. Box 7023, Merrifield, VA 22116-7023 or Hildebrandt Hospice Care Center, 2652 Ridgeway Avenue, Rochester, NY 14626.
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•Eckler, Thomas J., died November 11, 2024, after a long illness. He is predeceased by his loving wife of 40 years, Adelaide. He is survived by his partner Terry Collins; sons, Brooks (Beth) Eckler and Lance (Ginger) Eckler; grandchildren, Phoebe (Erin), Benjamin, Quinn, Isabelle, Adam, Breanna, Lily and Logan. Thomas served in the Army and then worked at Eastman Kodak Company until retirement. Thomas also served a term as commander at American Legion Post 330, Ferris Goodridge. Thomas loved the Yankees baseball team, the Buffalo Bills, fishing, hunting, stamps, and spending time with his family.
A small gathering was held to celebrate Thomas’ life. Donations in his memory can be made to Ferris Goodridge American Legion Post 330, 691 Trimmer Road, Spencerport, NY 14559. Arrangements entrusted to Walker Brothers Funeral Home, Spencerport.
•Milne, Richard Alfred, died November 16, 2024, at age 80. He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Shirley Skidmore Milne; his daughter, Kristin (Duane) Milne Boady; his sons, Rev. Douglas (Kristen) Milne, Gregory (Colleen) Milne; grandchildren, Kelsey, Lucas and Corrinne Milne; stepgrandchildren, Carson and Addison Boady; brother, George (Carol) Milne; brothers-in-law, Daniel (Laura) Skidmore, Steve (Candy) Skidmore; many nieces, nephews and cousins. Rick is predeceased by his parents, Scott and Esther Milne; in-laws, Donald and Evelyn Skidmore; brother, Robert (Marjorie) Milne. He formerly worked at the Automobile Club of Rochester and retired from the Cortese/Lincoln Mercury dealership. Rick was a big sports fan. He enjoyed Rochester Red Wings baseball, Rochester Americans hockey and Buffalo Bills football.
His Funeral Service was held November 23 at noon at Grace Church of the Nazarene, South Union Street, Rochester (corner of Stony Point Road). Private interment. Arrangements entrusted to Walker Brothers Funeral Home, Spencerport.
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Kendall High School students helped pack boxes for Operation Christmas Child. Each box gets sent to an underprivileged child. The boxes were filled with clothes, flip flops, undergarments, school supplies, hygiene items, and little toys. Photos from @kendall_school on X.
Healthy holiday recipe swaps
Although presents garner most of the fanfare during the holiday season, there is no denying that food and entertaining also figure prominently this time of year. Delish magazine reports that Christmas food consumption ranks third, behind Thanksgiving and Super Bowl Sunday, among Americans, and that a single Christmas meal can weigh in at 3,000 calories, not factoring in any other food consumed that day.
No one wants to feel held back while having fun with family and friends, but smart food choices can mean healthier living during this season of festivities. Dish up these alternatives when holiday entertaining.
•Lean on leaner cuts of meat. A strong body is built on protein, and holiday hosts often make a meat or poultry dish the star of the holiday dinner table. When selecting holiday fare, choose leaner options such as “round” or “loin” roasts; otherwise, select white-fleshed fish and skinless poultry in lieu of other options.
•Use broths instead of creams. Soups and gravies are popular this time of year, and both can be made healthier by opting for stock or broth bases over more fattening milks or creams when creating these reci-
•Create a one-crust pie. Pie is one of the more popular holiday desserts, and plenty of the calories come from a rich, buttery crust. Lighten up by serving a one-crust pie, such as pumpkin or sweet potato. Fruitbased pies like apple or blueberry also can be made with one crust. Simply top the fruit with a light crumb coating.
•Find ways to incorporate vegetables. Vegetables are low in calories and rich in vitamins and nutrients. Many also are high in fiber, so they can help people avoid overeating. According to dietary experts from the American Heart Association, people should
aim for four to five servings of vegetables each day. When making a plate, fill half of the plate with vegetables. Enhance dishes like lasagna or other pastas with fresh vegetables as well.
•Skip the fried bird. Although deep-frying a turkey can reduce cooking time, frying historically is not the best cooking method for those who are making health-conscious choices. Rather than frying, consider spatchcocking (also known as butterflying) the turkey to enable it to cook faster. Use fresh herbs and seasonings instead of butter and oil to flavor your turkey as well.
•Skip the cocktails. The Center for Science in the Public Interest says that classic cocktails with little to no added sugar typically fall into the 150- to 200-calorie range, while others can be about 200 to 300 calories each. Many people will want to save those extra calories for dessert or another indulgent dish rather than drinking them away. If you want to simulate a cocktail, make a spritzer with sparkling water and unsweetened cranberry juice.
Celebrants can make some smart choices in the foods and beverages they eat to enjoy a healthier holiday season this December.
Galaxie Auto Parts, located at 4974 West Ridge Road, Spencerport, and Resch Auto, located at 2569 Spencerport Road, Spencerport, have teamed up to help the Spencerport Ecumenical Food Shelf. Both businesses are drop off locations for non-perishable items, which will be delivered to the Food Shelf. The Spencerport Ecumenical Food Shelf helps feed the less fortunate in our community. Check out the ad in this special section to see the most needed items.
Wendy, owner and stylist at Babe’s Hair Salon and Spa, 7 Fitch Street in the village of Churchville, is ready to help you achieve your individual look and feel. The salon offers services for men, women and children, including cuts, styles, color, hilites and lowlites, foils, perms, pedicures, manicures, nail enhancements, Shellac and Gel nails, waxing, tanning, and massage therapy by Maggie. Need the perfect holiday gift? Babe’s offers many hair care and spa packages from which to choose. All massage therapy services are by appointment only, 8134926. Call 293-1176 for more details or to make an appointment. Babe’s Hair Salon is celebrating 45 years in Churchville and surrounding areas.
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Get creative with holiday decor
The end of the year is upon us and that often involves decorating a home in its holiday finest. According to Today’s Homeowner, nearly 70 percent of Americans plan to display outdoor holiday decorations. Among those choosing to decorate, 34 percent will do so before Thanksgiving.
Everyone has a different vision of a wellappointed holiday home, but there’s always room to make things more unique and creative. These ideas can add a little extra to holiday displays.
•Decorate other rooms – Who says holiday decorating is exclusive to living and dining areas? Think about decorating unexpected places, like swapping out everyday towels and shower curtains with something festive. Swags of greenery wrapped in lights can be added to bed frames.
•Coordinate the ornaments – Identify a color theme and then showcase it with ornaments. Think about matching the ornaments to the presents wrapped under the tree as well. Purchase white package paper and color or paint the paper to be the same hues as the ornaments on the tree boughs.
•It’s hip to be square – While round wreaths are traditional, make your own wreaths in a different geometric shape by using wire or another material as the frame. Square wreaths may be unexpected, and you also can turn the square on its side for a diamond shape.
•Add a spot of color – Certain holidays are known for their particular color palettes,
At Unique Gift Boutique, 71 Main Street in Downtown Brockport, you will find something for everyone on your gift giving list! They offer toys, plush, jewelry, giftware, decorations and more, along with thousands of stocking stuffers under $5! Everyone will love browsing all of their special treasures, featuring wonderful brands like Melissa and Doug, Lego, Ty, and so much more. Also, remember everyone loves a UGB gift certificate any time of the year! Have a question? Give Jim a call at 585-637-9150 and he’ll take great care of you!
such as red and green for Christmas. But you also can do something unexpected. Whether using a lighter shade of the same color family or adding an accent color like purple or blue, you can change things up in a creative way.
•Make an unexpected bouquet – Swap flowers for pine cones, berries and greenery in unique vessels. For example, arrange your centerpiece in a tall fountain glass or even a cocktail shaker.
•Try a different accent tree – Use a styrofoam cone as the base of a tree for a centerpiece or sideboard. Attach poinsettia branches for a vibrant red tree, or stacked lemons or oranges filled with greenery for a fresh-smelling citrus creation.
•Suspend belief – Instead of attaching a tree topper to the tallest bough, hang one from the ceiling just above the tree to add even more whimsy.
•Mix and match – When it comes to a holiday table, mix and match table settings for an eclectic tableau.
•Shift into neutral – Instead of a large holiday display in familiar colors, rely on neutral, wintry tones that will blend in with the home but add a festive touch. Natural wood, whites and creams, and muted greens can fill spaces.
Unique holiday decorations and schemes can be a great way to add new life to a home this December
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This large 27”x39” Billy Jacob’s print “Night Before Christmas” is available in limited quantity at American Accents, but can be ordered in many sizes. Don’t miss the 10 days of Christmas: November 30, December 1, 5, 6, 7 and 8, December 12,13,14 and 15. Come enjoy the party with sales storewide at American Accents, 5319 Ridge Road West, Spencerport. Call 585352-1920 or 585-737-7937.
Hours: Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday 12 to 4 p.m.
Add a new offering to your Christmas cookie lineup
The holiday season doubles as cookie season. Indeed, there’s no shortage of baking opportunities in December. Various cookies make the rounds, and if you are tasked with bringing cookies to a function, you might be interested in something a little different.
“Santa’s Whiskers” likely get their name from the coconut on these cookies, which resemble Santa’s beard. Maraschino cherries add some jolly red to the cookies as well, making them perfect for Christmas. Try this recipe from “Butter, Flour, Sugar, Joy” (Sourcebooks) by Danielle Kartes.
Santa’s Whiskers 20 to 24 cookies
1-1/2 cups confectioner’s sugar
1 cup butter, softened 12-ounce jar pitted maraschino cherries, strained and stemmed
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups sweetened shredded coconut
In a stand mixer, with a hand mixer, or by hand, cream the sugar and butter until light and fluffy. Add the cherries, vanilla, almond extract, and salt. Mix thoroughly. Fold into the flour and mix until it forms a crumbly but moist dough.
Lay a 16-inch sheet of parchment paper onto the counter. Sprinkle 1 cup of the coconut on the center in a loose rectangle, making sure it does not reach the edge of the parchment. Place the cookie dough on
top, flattening a bit with your fingers, and sprinkle the remaining coconut over the top of the dough. Form the dough into a 12- to 14-inch log, about 3 inches thick. Evenly press the coconut around the log and roll to make the log an even cylinder. Roll the parchment up with the dough inside and twist the ends. Chill for at least 2 hours or overnight.
Preheat oven to 350° F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Slice cookies in 1/4- to 1/2-inch rounds, place on the prepared baking sheet, about 2 inches apart, and bake 12 to 15 minutes. Allow to cool before serving. Store in an airtight container. (Metro)
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Looking for a fresh new look in your holiday decorations? Shop with ease for holiday decorations, gifts, specialty items to please any gardener, whether expert or novice, or choose a collection of Yankee Candles for a hostess gift or create your own assortment of scents for yourself or for giving at Sara’s Garden Center, 389 East Avenue, Brockport. Want an opulent look this year? Want a natural feel to your decor? Sara’s can help with any style. Florist quality wreaths and real trees on display around the shop make picking the perfect ones much easier. There’s free baling and free tree drilling offered to make transport and set up much easier. Stop at Sara’s for ornaments, lights, centerpieces and indoor holiday plants such as Poinsettias, Christmas cactus and potted live evergreen trees. See their ad for more holiday items. Sara’s is now open seasonal hours. Call 637-4745 or visit sarasgardencenter.com or Facebook for details.
Stop in to Hilton Family Pharmacy, located at 32 Main St., Hilton, and enjoy a cup of coffee at The Coffee Corner while browsing through the wide array of specialty products in their gift shop. Items include Jim Shore and Willow Tree collectibles, Yankee Candles, Estes Rockets, Ty Beanie Boos, Finger Lakes Coffee, mylar and latex balloons and much more. In addition to an assortment of over the counter medications and health products, Hilton Family Pharmacy offers flu shots and immunizations, durable medical equipment, Dr. Comfort Diabetic Footwear and supplies, and many services including med synchronization, and even free home delivery of prescriptions. Call 392-7979 for information or to transfer prescriptions. Store and Coffee Corner hours are Monday through Friday 6:30 a.m. to 6 p.m., Saturday 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Pharmacy is open Monday through Friday 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Visit www.hiltonfamilypharmacy.com.
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• Special ornaments for your choosing adorn 30 decorated Christmas trees.
• Christmas treats, hot cider, drawings and gifts.
Holiday Season Savings!
The festive and fun nature of the holiday season can make it easy to forget the benefits of being frugal. Many people go overboard on holiday spending, making this time of year costly for consumers.
Sales between the beginning of November 2023 and Christmas Eve 2023 climbed 3.1 percent from the year earlier, according to the Mastercard SpendingPulse. The National Retail Federation reported in November 2023 that holiday spending was expected to reach between $957 and $966 billion. Trading Economics, a financial market indicator and forecast provider, said personal spending in the United States only rose 0.2 percent in May 2024 from the previous month, which marked the lowest increase since January 2024.
Shoppers who want to spend less and stick to a budget for holiday entertaining and gifting can keep these budgeting tips in mind. •Set a value to gift recipients. It may sound harsh, but certain people on holiday shopping lists may be assigned a higher value than others. For example, you wouldn’t necessarily spend the same amount on a gift for a child’s teacher as you would for a grandmother. Putting a dollar figure next to each name on the shopping list helps you identify your expected spending and where you can cut back, if necessary.
•Establish your overall budget. Once you have an idea of your potential holiday expenditures, set a firm budget. Avoid the temptation of impulse buys, which can make it easy to go over budget.
•Begin shopping early. Start scouring ads and looking for deals prior to Thanksgiving or Black Friday. Keep a running list of gift ideas and when the price is right, purchase those items.
•Price check “perfect gifts.” If you’ve spotted the perfect gift for someone but it’s beyond budget, see if you can find a better price elsewhere, says Better Money Habits. There are apps that allow users to scan barcodes and check items across various retailers. Many stores also have price-match policies that can save shoppers money.
•Look for deals all of the time. Many people get hung up on perceived deep discounts from Black Friday and Cyber Monday offers. However, industry experts say there often isn’t a huge difference in markdowns between these promotions and those during other sales. Some retailers even increase prices on goods only to mark them down for Black Friday to make it appear that there is a discount. Only by knowing the average price for items can you know if a sale is legitimate.
•Sign up for store rewards. If you don’t want your regular email inbox inundated with offers, set up a separate email account for in-store and online shopping. Then you can sign up for the rewards programs at checkout. Utilize the coupon codes and advertisements for sales to save money without having your primary email data shared with other marketers.
•Track spending carefully. If you don’t know how much you’re spending, then you cannot possibly stick to a budget. After each purchase, keep a running tally of all holiday spending to see how far you are from the finish line.
The holidays can be expensive, but with smart budgeting and dedication to savvy shopping, it’s possible to stay out of financial trouble.
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JoJo’s Bake Shop, located at 2422 Colby Street (between Route 19 and Sweden Walker Road) in Brockport, is a small local business serving the best fresh and favorite baked goods. They offer a wide variety of homemade pastries, pies, specialty cheesecakes, cookies, cakes and so much more! Stop in to say hello and enjoy a coffee, pastry or a made to order breakfast sandwich in their dine-in area. They also offer a variety of savory items such as chicken pot pies, stuffed breads and their famous pulled pork/mac and cheese. Special occasion coming soon? Give JoJo’s a call to pre-order for your next event! Shopping for that person who has everything? Give them a gift certificate this holiday season from JoJo’s Bake Shop! 585-637-9935
John W. McGrath and his wife, Joyce, are the owners of J.William Jewelers. John has 30 years of experience in the Jewelry industry including 16 years in jewelry store management, as well as five years’ experience as a jewelry manufacturer representative. It is our goal at J. William Jewelers to provide our customers with exceptional customer service and quality fine jewelry products that delight and can be passed from generation to generation. We strive to do this in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere to assure your experience at J. William Jewelers is a memorable one. We will work with you to design your own pieces… taking your imagination and turning it into reality. Our custom jewelry work can help you create one-of-a-kind jewelry pieces guaranteed to thrill. Owner John W. McGrath is certified in Diamonds and Diamond grading from the Gemological Institute of America (GIA). His daughter, Kiera McGrath, is a graduate gemologist from the Gemological Institute of America in Carlsbad, CA. They are here to assist you in all professional and technical aspects of diamond and gemstone purchasing. Need repair work on jewelry, watches or clocks? We will restore it to a piece you will be delighted with and can treasure for years to come. J. William Jewelers is located at 106 South Union Street, Spencerport, NY 14559. Phone: 349-8300.
Cellura Dental has been serving Spencerport and the surrounding areas for over 40 years. They are dedicated to providing comprehensive dental services to patients of all ages. Cellura Dental, located at 17 West Avenue, Spencerport, is accepting new patients and they look forward to meeting you. Call 585-352-4324 or visit www.celluradental.com for more information.
Community Tree Lightings and Holiday Events
Bergen
Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony
& Santa’s Block Party
Monday, December 9, 6:30 p.m.
Zuber Park
There will be a performance by the elementary band, senior high chorus, a DJ, cookies, hot cocoa, crafts, and Mr. & Mrs. Claus.
Brockport
Winter Weekend in the Village
December 6, 7 & 8 in Brockport
See the complete schedule on the Brockport Arts Festival Facebook page.
•Candlelight Christmas Show at the Morgan Manning House – Friday 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Saturday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
•Brockport Winter Market on Main – Saturday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Visit participating Downtown Brockport merchants, churches, and streetside vendors. Visit Santa from 12 to 4 p.m. at the Welcome Center. Cookie Sale at the Church of the Nativity from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tree Lighting
4:30 p.m. at Sagawa Park. Music by the Robert Dean Chorale at 6:30 p.m. at First Baptist.
•Holiday of Lights Parade and Fireworks – Sunday at 5 p.m. on Main Street. Presented by the Brockport Stetson Club.
chili
Community Tree Lighting 2024
Friday, December 6, 6 to 8:30 p.m.
Chili Community Center
Kick off the holiday season with the lighting of the Town of Chili Tree. Stick around for festive fun including carols, children’s activities, and horse-drawn wagon rides with Rudolph and Santa. Food will be available for purchase. Tree lighting at 6:15 p.m. followed by activities in the Chili Community Center, including a Holiday Market with local small businesses. Accepting new, boxed toys for the Pirate Toy Fund.
chUrchVille/rigA
Annual Christmas Tree Lighting Event
Sunday, December 8, 4 to 5 p.m.
Village of Churchville, 23 E. Buffalo Street
There will be storytime, sing-along, Santa arriving on fire truck, treats, and tree lighting. Children will receive a gift bag from Santa. Accepting donations of non-perishable food for the Lions Club and unwrapped toys for Toys for Tots through the American Legion.
hAMlin
Christmas Market
Saturday, December 7, 3 to 7 p.m.
Hamlin Town Park
Explore a variety of local craft vendors, savor holiday treats, and take a stroll through the beautifully lit holiday light trail. Enjoy classic Christmas activities like carriage rides ($7), caroling, and card-making to bring extra holiday cheer. Don’t miss the live nativity scene, and gather for the tree lighting ceremony to close the evening at 7 p.m. Sponsored by Hamlin Recreation.
hilton
Holiday Celebration on Main St. & Community Tree Lighting
Saturday, December 7, 3 to 6 p.m.
Main Street, Hilton
The event will feature caroling, hayrides, vendors, games, dancing, food, giveaways, visits with Santa and so much more. The evening will conclude with the Annual Community Tree Lighting at the Community Center gazebo. Sponsored by Hilton-Parma Recreation. All activities are free.
Join your neighbors for festive holiday fun!
holley
Annual Memory Bulb Tree Lighting
Saturday, December 7, 6:30 p.m.
Public Square
Memory Bulbs can be purchased at the Village Office for $5 each until December 6.
kendAll
Lions Club Annual Tree Lighting
Wednesday, December 4, 7 p.m.
Kendall Town Gazebo
Join Santa & Mrs. Claus afterwards for cookies, hot cocoa and the Community Band’s festive music in the Elementary School Auditorium. Free fun for the whole family.
ogden
Magical Holiday Celebration and Christmas Tree Lighting
Friday, December 6, 5:30 to 7 p.m. Ogden Community Center
The Santa Parade is combining with the Town tree lighting for a magical night of holiday fun. The Town Hall will be decorated and aglow with lights and lighted vehicles for your viewing pleasure. Inside, all ages can enjoy games, activities, storytelling, crafts, and a visit with Santa. Festivities will culminate with the Ogden Tree Lighting at 7 p.m.
Spencerport
Enchanted Village Celebration
Sunday, December 8, noon to 6 p.m.
Village of Spencerport
Features games, kids crafts, concessions, face painting, ugly sweater contest, local food trucks, photo opportunities, wine sampling, hot cocoa, performances, children’s story time, meet and greet with Santa, and the lighting of the Village tree. See the event page on Facebook for complete schedule.
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Legal Notice
Town
of
Ogden
Ogden Zoning Board of Appeals
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, pursuant to Section 267 of the Town Law of the State of New York, that a public hearing will be held by the Ogden Zoning Board of Appeals at the Town Hall, 269 Ogden Center Road, Spencerport, New York, on:
December 5, 2024 at 7:00 pm to consider the following applications:
Reapplication from November 7, 2024 Town Zoning Board; Appeal of Brett Lindenmuth of 268 Chambers Street, Spencerport, NY 14559 for (1) area variance to install a 40’ x 80’ (3,200 sq ft) pole barn when there is an existing 12’ x 32’ accessory structure (384 sq ft) and to add an existing 8’ x 12’ (96 sq ft) shed for a new total of accessory structure square footage of 3,680 sq ft, whereas the maximum land coverage for accessory structures is 1% which is 2,292 sq ft for this property pursuant to Chapter 300-28 F (3) (b) in an R-1 Residential District.
Tax Acct # 101.03-1-22.1
Appeal of Brett Lindenmuth of 268 Chambers Street, Spencerport, NY 14559 for a home occupation permit pursuant to Chapter 300-54 in an R-1 Residential District.
Tax Acct # 101.03-1-22.1
Appeal of Jonathan Linder of 26 Longbow Circle, Spencerport, NY 14559 for two (2) area variances to install a 24’ x 30’ (720 sq ft) pole barn when there is an existing 20’ x 12’ accessory structure (240 sq ft) for a total accessory structure square footage of 960 sq ft, whereas the maximum land coverage for accessory structures is 1% which 344 sq ft for this property pursuant to Chapter 300-28 F (3) (b) in an R-1 Residential District. Additionally, applicant wishes to install this accessory structure within ten feet from the side property line whereas accessory structures are required to be installed fifteen (15) feet from the side property line pursuant to Chapter 300-28 F (1) (e) in an R-1 Residential District.
Tax Acct # 086.03-1-63
Respectfully Submitted, Sue Duggan, Zoning Board of Appeals Secretary
Legal Notice Village of Churchville
New York Municipal Power Agency Case 24-E-0498
NOTICE OF PROPOSED GENERIC TARIFF REVISIONS
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the New York Municipal Power Agency (“NYMPA”) that on September 4, 2024, it issued and filed with the New York State Public Service Commission (“Commission”) Tariff leaves to amend its Schedule for Electric Service, P.S.C. No. 1, Electricity to become effective January 1, 2025. These proposed changes to the General Information and Rider A are corrections to regulation references or numbering that will not impact customers.
Proposed Riders B and C to NYMPA’s Generic Tariff are discussed in more detail below. The Village of Churchville is governed by the Generic Tariff and will have the option to adopt the Riders as Addenda to its individual tariff. Even after the proposed Riders become effective in the Generic Tariff, they would not impact the Village of Churchville’s Customers unless and until the Village of Churchville adopts the Riders.
The Village of Churchville has not yet determined if it plans on adopting either of the Riders into its tariff. If the Village of Churchville chooses to adopt either or both of the Riders, it will provide further notice to its Customers in compliance with the Public Service Law and its regulations.
•Rider B – Outdoor Lighting Service Class: This proposed Rider would add a Service Class for outdoor LED streetlights and includes a proposed formula to recover associated costs. LED streetlights are now standard, and Rider B will simply reflect the costs of providing the service.
•Rider C – Purchase of Renewable Energy from New Distributed Generators: This proposed Rider would create a first-come, first-served program for residential and non-residential customers who own or operate electric generating equipment located and used at their premises, including solar or solar combined with energy storage. The program includes formulas for determining customer charges and credits, which will reflect the utility’s avoided costs. Specific limits on interconnected generation will be set if and when the Village of Churchville decides to adopt the rider.
The filing before the Commission is available online at the Department of Public Service website, www.dps. ny.gov, by clicking on “File Search” (located under the heading “Commission Files”) and entering “24-E-0498” in the box labelled “Search by Case Number.” If you wish to comment on the proposal, you can reach out to us at the Village of Churchville 23 E Buffalo St., PO Box 613, Churchville, NY 14428. If you would like to comment to the Commission directly, you can go to www.dps. ny.gov, click on “File Search” (located under the heading “Commission Files”), enter “24-E-0498” in the box labelled “Search by Case Number,” and then click on “Post Comments” located at the top right of the page.
Alternatively, comments may be mailed to the Hon. Michelle L. Phillips, Secretary, Public Service Commission, Three Empire State Plaza, Albany, New York 12223-1350.
Dated: November 1, 2024
Legal Notice
Town of Riga
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to Section 276 of the Town Law that a Public Hearing will be held by the Riga Zoning Board on Thursday, December 5, 2024 at 7:00 PM, Town Hall, 6460 E. Buffalo Road, Churchville, New York, at which time all interested persons will be heard with regard to the following applications:
APPLICATION by Daniel Mayer, 140 Fenton Rd, Rochester, NY 14624 for an Area Variance. An Area Variance is requested for a side setback of less than 25’ for a proposed building at 495 Attridge Rd, Churchville, NY 14428. The property is located on the west side of Attridge Rd +/- 1,000 feet south of Bromley Rd. The zoning is General Industrial. Tax Account # 144.02-1-10.2
Copies of the above-referenced application may be seen at the Town Clerk’s office during normal business hours, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Dated: November 20, 2024
Trish Minni
Town of Riga Zoning Board Secretary
Legal Notice
Town of Riga
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to Section 276 of the Town Law that a Public Hearing will be held by the Riga Planning Board on Monday, December 2, 2024, at 7:00 PM, Town Hall, 6460 E. Buffalo Road, Churchville, New York, at which time all interested persons will be heard regarding the following applications:
APPLICATION by Gerald Joannis, 1004 Savage Rd, Churchville, NY 14428, for a Subdivision. The applicant proposes purchasing 29.55 acres from 781 Savage Rd, Churchville, NY 14428, owned by Charles and Bernice Terrell. The remaining 1.25 acres will be combined with the Terrell’s residence at 797 Savage Rd, Churchville, NY 14428. The zoning is Rural Agricultural. Tax account Nos. 143.04-1-13.006 and 143.04-1-12
Copies of the above-referenced subdivision maps may be seen at the Town Clerk’s office during normal business hours, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Dated: November 20, 2024
Trish Minni Secretary – Town of Riga Planning Board
Legal Notice
Village
of Spencerport
New York Municipal Power Agency Case 24-E-0498
NOTICE OF PROPOSED GENERIC TARIFF REVISIONS
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the New York Municipal Power Agency (“NYMPA”) that on September 4, 2024, it issued and filed with the New York State Public Service Commission (“Commission”) Tariff leaves to amend its Schedule for Electric Service, P.S.C. No. 1, Electricity to become effective January 1, 2025.
These proposed changes to General Information and Rider A are corrections to regulation references or numbering that will not impact customers.
Proposed Riders B and C to NYMPA’s Generic Tariff are discussed in more detail below. The Village of Spencerport is governed by the Generic Tariff and will have the option to adopt the Riders as Addenda to its individual tariff. Even after the proposed Riders become effective in the Generic Tariff, they would not impact Village of Spencerport’s Customers unless and until The Village of Spencerport adopts the Riders.
The Village of Spencerport has not yet determined if it plans on adopting either of the Riders into its tariff. If The Village of Spencerport chooses to adopt either or both of the Riders, it will provide further notice to its Customers in compliance with the Public Service Law and its regulations.
•Rider B – Outdoor Lighting Service Class: This proposed Rider would add a Service Class for outdoor LED streetlights and includes a proposed formula to recover associated costs. LED streetlights are now standard, and Rider B will simply reflect the costs of providing the service.
•Rider C – Purchase of Renewable Energy from New Distributed Generators: This proposed Rider would create a first-come, first-served program for residential and non-residential customers who own or operate electric generating equipment located and used at their premises, including solar or solar combined with energy storage. The program includes formulas for determining customer charges and credits, which will reflect the utility’s avoided costs. Specific limits on interconnected generation will be set if and when The Village of Spencerport decides to adopt the rider.
The filing before the Commission is available online at the Department of Public Service website, www.dps. ny.gov, by clicking on “File Search” (located under the heading “Commission Files”) and entering “24-E-0498” in the box labelled “Search by Case Number.” If you wish to comment on the proposal you can reach out to us at The Village of Spencerport. If you would like to comment to the Commission directly, you can go to www.dps. ny.gov, click on “File Search” (located under the heading “Commission Files”), enter “24-E-0498” in the box labelled “Search by Case Number,” and then click on “Post Comments” located at the top right of the page.
Alternatively, comments may be mailed to the Hon. Michelle L. Phillips, Secretary, Public Service Commission, Three Empire State Plaza, Albany, New York 12223-1350.
Dated: November 1, 2024
Legal Notice Town of Riga
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursu-
ant to Section 276 of the Town Law that a Public Hearing will be held by the Riga Planning Board on Monday, December 2, 2024, at 7:00 PM, Town Hall, 6460 E. Buffalo Road, Churchville, New York, at which time all interested persons will be heard regarding the following applications:
APPLICATION by Dan Volkman, 2660 Griffin Rd, Churchville, NY 14428, for a 2-Lot Subdivision. The applicant proposes combining 875 Palmer Rd and 855 Palmer Rd and 3.336 acres from 885 Palmer Rd into Lot 1 and the remaining acreage of 885 Palmer Rd is Lot 2. The lots are located south of Griffin Rd on the west side of Palmer Rd. The zoning is Rural Agricultural. Tax account Nos. 170.04-001-10, 170.04-001-11 and 170.04-001-10.
Copies of the above-referenced subdivision maps may be seen at the Town Clerk’s office during normal business hours, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Dated: November 21, 2024
Trish Minni
Secretary – Town of Riga Planning Board
Notice of Formation of a Domestic Limited Liability Company
Facial Clarity Naturals and Botanicals LLC’s Arts of Org were filed by the NY Dep’t of State on 11/19/24. Its office location is Monroe County. Its purpose is any lawful purpose. NY’s Sec’y of State is designated as agent upon whom process may be served. The Sec’y shall mail a copy of any process to the LLC at 2756 Lake Rd, Hilton, NY 14468.
Legal Notice Village of Churchville
New York Municipal Power Agency Case 24-E-0463 NOTICE OF PROPOSED TARIFF REVISION
Please take notice that the New York Municipal Power Agency, on behalf of the Village of Churchville has requested authorization to increase the charge to our customers used to support the Independent Energy Efficiency Program, Inc. (“IEEP”) from 1 mil (1/1000 of a dollar) per kWh to 2 mils per kWh. This proposal, now under review before the New York State Public Service Commission (“Commission”), would increase the average overall bill by approximately $8–$16 per year. After due deliberation, at a May 21, 2024 meeting, the IEEP Board of Directors determined that this increase is necessary and voted to increase the funding level from 1 to 2 mils per kWh. Even after the increase, your rates will remain some of the lowest in the state.
The IEEP has been able to produce laudable results without increasing the program’s funding for nearly 20 years. However, due to many factors, an increase in funding is now necessary. Inflation has caused construction costs to increase dramatically since the IEEP’s funding mechanism was established. A decision to raise rates is never taken lightly. The proposed rates, as approved by the governing board of the IEEP was determined to be the minimum required to continue to provide and expand the suite of program offerings to best serve our customers.
The filing before the Commission is available online at the Department of Public Service website, www.dps.ny.gov, by clicking on “File Search” (located under the heading “Commission Files”) and entering “24-E-0463” in the box labelled “Search by Case Number.” If you wish to comment on the proposal, you can reach out to us at: Village of Churchville 23 E Buffalo St., PO Box 613, Churchville, NY 14428. If you would like to comment to the Commission directly, you can go to www.dps.ny.gov, click on “File Search” (located under the heading “Commission Files”), enter “24-E-0463” in the box labelled “Search by Case Number,” and then click on “Post Comments” located at the top right of the page.
Alternatively, comments may be mailed to the Hon. Michelle L. Phillips, Secretary, Public Service Commission, Three Empire State Plaza, Albany, New York 12223-1350.
Dated: November 1, 2024
Legal Notice
Town of Riga
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to Section 276 of the Town Law that a Public Hearing will be held by the Riga Planning Board on Monday, December 2, 2024, at 7:00 PM, Town Hall, 6460 E. Buffalo Road, Churchville, New York, at which time all interested persons will be heard regarding the following applications:
APPLICATION by Daniel Mayer, 140 Fenton Rd, Rochester, NY 14624 for a Re-Subdivision. The applicant proposes purchasing 6.73 acres from Gerald Joannis, 511 Attridge Rd, Churchville, NY 14428 combining it to 495 Attridge Rd, Churchville, NY 14428.
Tax account Nos. 144.02-1-10.2 and 144.02-1-7.1.
Copies of the above-referenced subdivision maps may be seen at the Town Clerk’s office during normal business hours, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Dated: November 20, 2024
Trish Minni
Secretary – Town of Riga Planning Board
Legal Notice
Spencerport Fire District Notice of Meeting Date
Notice is hereby given that the Commissioners of the Spencerport Fire District, Monroe County, New York will be rescheduling their monthly meeting from Thursday, December 5, 2024 to Thursday, December 12, 2024. The meeting is open to the public and will begin at 9:00 AM at Fire Station #1 located at 175 Lyell Avenue, Spencerport.
By order of the Spencerport Fire District, Monroe County, New York.
Jacqueline Sullivan, Secretary Spencerport Fire District
Legal Notice
Village of Spencerport
New York Municipal Power Agency Case 24-E-0463
NOTICE OF PROPOSED TARIFF REVISION
Please take notice that the New York Municipal Power Agency, on behalf of Village of Spencerport has requested authorization to increase the charge to our customers used to support the Independent Energy Efficiency Program, Inc. (“IEEP”) from 1 mil (1/1000 of a dollar) per kWh to 2 mils per kWh. This proposal, now under review before the New York State Public Service Commission (“Commission”), would increase the average overall bill by approximately $8–$16 per year. After due deliberation, at a May 21, 2024 meeting, the IEEP Board of Directors determined that this increase is necessary and voted to increase the funding level from 1 to 2 mils per kWh. Even after the increase, your rates will remain some of the lowest in the state.
The IEEP has been able to produce laudable results without increasing the program’s funding for nearly 20 years. However, due to many factors, an increase in funding is now necessary. Inflation has caused construction costs to increase dramatically since the IEEP’s funding mechanism was established. A decision to raise rates is never taken lightly. The proposed rates, as approved by the governing board of the IEEP was determined to be the minimum required to continue to provide and expand the suite of program offerings to best serve our customers. The filing before the Commission is available online at the Department of Public Service website, www.dps.ny.gov, by clicking on “File Search” (located under the heading “Commission Files”) and entering “24-E-0463” in the box labelled “Search by Case Number.” If you wish to comment on the proposal, you can reach out to us at: Village of Spencerport www. vil.spencerport.ny.us. If you would like to comment to the Commission directly, you can go to www.dps.ny.gov, click on “File Search” (located under the heading “Commission Files”), enter “24-E-0463” in the box labelled “Search by Case Number,” and then click on “Post Comments” located at the top right of the page. Alternatively, comments may be mailed to the Hon. Michelle L. Phillips, Secretary, Public Service Commission, Three Empire State Plaza, Albany, New York 12223-1350.
Dated: November 1, 2024
Legal Notice Notice of HearingTown of Riga
Local Law No. 5-2024
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Town Board of the Town of Riga will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at 7:04pm, Riga Town Hall, 6460 Buffalo Road, Churchville, New York, in regard to a Local Law of the Town of Riga for the year 2024 which would amend the Town of Riga Zoning Chapter regarding Solar Energy Systems.
Any resident of the Town of Riga is entitled to be heard upon said proposed Local Law at such public hearing. Copies of said proposed Local Law are available for review at 6460 Buffalo Road, Churchville, NY 14428.
This Local Law shall take effect immediately upon its filing with the Secretary of State.
By Order of the Town Board of the Town of Riga, dated November 20, 2024.
Kimberly Pape Town Clerk, Town of Riga
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Legal Notice
Village of Hilton Notice of Public Hearing
Please take notice that the Village of Hilton Board of Trustees will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, December 3, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. in the Hilton Community Center, 59 Henry Street to consider Local Law #3, 2024 as follows:
To add the following to the Vehicles and Traffic Law, Chapter 252-4 (A).
A. The parking of vehicles on Green Lane is hereby prohibited:
For additional information, please contact the Village Office at 585-392-4144.
Mark Mazzucco, Code Enforcement Officer Dated: November 24, 2024
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Notice of Hearing - Town of Riga
Local Law No. 4-2024
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Town Board of the Town of Riga will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at 7:03pm, Riga Town Hall, 6460 Buffalo Road, Churchville, New York, in regard to a Local Law of the Town of Riga for the year 2024 which would amend the Zoning Ordinance of the Town of Riga to rename the current zoning classification of Rural Agriculture (RA) to Rural Residential/ Agricultural (RRA) in the Town of Riga, and to also rezone other areas in the Town of Riga as follows:
The following properties presently located in a Rural Agricultural (RA), as defined in the Town of Riga Zoning Ordinance, are proposed to be rezoned and designated to General Industrial (GI) under said ordinance, subject to all regulations created and established relative to said General Industrial (GI):
Tax Map No. Address Owner(s)
155.02-1-29 85 Gough Rd William & Nancy Bonter
155.03-1-1.11 256 Johnson Rd Rodney Stettner & Charles & Robert Colby
155.03-1-2.1 7878 Chili Riga Center Rd E & M Zuber LLC
155.03-1-4 7974 Chili Riga Center Rd Antonio Ciaccia
169.01-1-1.1 7901 Chili Riga Center Rd Daniel Grastorf
169.01-1-4.2 735 Johnson Rd Fern Acomb-Wilcox
169.01-1-19 283 Brew Rd Rochester Bow Hunters Inc.
169.03-1-26.111 303 & 310 Brew Rd County of Monroe
169.03-1-25.11 665 Brew Rd County of Monroe
169.03-1-22.11 139 O’Brien Rd County of Monroe
183.01-1-1.2 750 Bovee Rd County of Monroe
183.01-1-17.1 650 Bovee Rd Waste Management of NY LLC
183.01-1-4.112 660 Bovee Rd Waste Management of NY LLC
183.01-1-14 845 Bovee Rd Waste Management of NY LLC
183.01-1-13 771 Bovee Rd Waste Management of NY LLC
183.01-1-8.1 515 Bovee Rd Waste Management of NY LLC
183.01-1-8.3 371 Bovee Rd County of Monroe
The following properties presently located in a Light Industrial (LI), as defined in the Town of Riga Zoning Ordinance, are proposed to be rezoned and designated to Rural Residential/Agricultural (RRA) under said ordinance, subject to all regulations created and established relative to said Residential/Agricultural (RRA):
Tax Map No. Address Owner(s)
156.01-1-13 493 Churchville Riga Rd Brian Willett & Susan Didomenica
156.01-1-17 450 Sanford Rd South Victor & Donald Liberi
156.03-1-2 750 Sanford Rd South Elizabeth & Timothy Hannah
The following properties presently located in a Highway Commercial (HC), as defined in the Town of Riga Zoning Ordinance, are proposed to be rezoned and designated to Rural Residential/Agricultural (RRA) under said ordinance, subject to all regulations created and established relative to said Residential/Agricultural (RRA):
Tax Map No. Address Owner(s)
156.01-1-10 480 Churchville Riga Rd Allen & Karen Derthick
156.01-1-9.1 586 Churchville Riga Rd Kohlman Family Wealth Trust
156.01-1-9.2 528 Churchville Riga Rd Robert & Cynthia Unger
156.03-1-6.1 762 Churchville Riga Rd RMG Custom Metal LLC
The following properties presently located in a Rural Agricultural (RA), as defined in the Town of Riga Zoning Ordinance, are proposed to be rezoned and zone to Light Industrial (LI), under said ordinance, subject to all regulations created and established relative to said Light Industrial (LI), Tax Map No.
143.02-1-23.2 594 Savage Rd Richard & Gayle Kelley
143.02-1-24 159 Bromley Rd Foster Family Lifetime Trust
143.02-1-23.1 644 Savage Rd Foster Family Lifetime Trust
143.04-1-14.11 777 Savage Rd Gerald Joannis
143.04-1-13.006 781 Savage Rd Charles & Bernice Terrell
144.03-1-37 883 Savage Rd Gino & Patricia Gatti
144.03-1-13 974 Savage Rd Niagara Mohawk Power Corp.
144.01-1-40.2 495 Bromley Rd Dean Wells
Any resident of the Town of Riga is entitled to be heard upon said proposed Local Law at such public hearing. Copies of said proposed Local Law are available for review at 6460 Buffalo Road, Churchville, NY 14428.
This Local Law shall take effect immediately upon its filing with the Secretary of State.
By Order of the Town Board of the Town of Riga, dated November 20, 2024.
Legal Notice Notice of Special Meeting of the Qualified Voters of Spencerport Central School District
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a special meeting of the qualified voters of the Spencerport Central School District shall be held at the Administration Building, 71 Lyell Avenue, Spencerport, New York in said District, on Tuesday, December 10, 2024, between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. The following propositions will be submitted for voter approval at said meeting:
PROPOSITION #1
Shall the following resolution be adopted to wit:
Resolved that the Board of Education of the Spencerport Central School District is hereby authorized to undertake certain capital improvements consisting of construction of improvements to, and reconstruction of, various school buildings and facilities, site and athletic field improvements and the acquisition of certain original furnishings, equipment, and apparatus and other incidental improvements required in connection therewith for such construction and school use, all at an estimated maximum aggregate cost of $80,000,000; and to appropriate and expend from the existing capital reserve fund $7,800,000 for such costs, and that the balance of such cost, or so much thereof as may be necessary, shall be raised by the levy of a tax to be collected in annual installments, with such tax to be offset by state aid available therefor; and, in anticipation of such tax, debt obligations of the school district as may be necessary not to exceed $72,200,000 shall be issued.
PROPOSITION #2
Shall the following resolution be adopted to wit:
Resolved that the Board of Education of the Spencerport Central School District is hereby authorized to undertake certain energy-related capital improvements to school buildings and facilities, including, without limitation, lighting, HVAC systems and system controls, improvements to the building envelopes, various site improvements, and the acquisition of certain original furnishings, equipment, and apparatus and other incidental improvements required in connection therewith for such reconstruction and school use, all at an estimated maximum aggregate cost of $4,000,000; and that such cost, or so much thereof as may be necessary, shall be raised by the levy of a tax to be collected in annual installments, with such tax to be offset by state aid available therefor; and, in anticipation of such tax, debt obligations of the school district as may be necessary not to exceed such maximum cost shall be issued, or the School District may enter into an installment purchase contract if the Board of Education determines that it is in the best interest of the School District to finance the purchase in that method.
The School District, acting as lead agency to the extent necessary, if any, for this purpose under the State Environmental Quality Review Act and the applicable regulations promulgated thereunder (“SEQRA”), has completed its environmental review and, on September 17, 2024, has duly determined and found the purpose set forth in Proposition #1 to be a type II action under SEQRA which will not have a significant impact on the environment and is not subject to any further environmental review under SEQRA; and has completed its environmental review and, on April 23, 2024, has duly determined and found the purpose set forth in Proposition #2 to be a type II action under SEQRA which will not have a significant impact on the environment and is not subject to any further environmental review under SEQRA.
AND NOTICE IS GIVEN that qualified military voters may apply for a military ballot by requesting an application from the District Clerk at (585) 349-5101 or mclapper@spencerportschools.com. For a military voter to be issued a military ballot, the District Clerk must have received a valid ballot application no later than 5:00 PM on November 14, 2024. In a request for a military ballot application or ballot, the military voter may indicate their preference for receiving the application or ballot by mail, facsimile transmission or email.
AND NOTICE IS GIVEN, that applications for early mail and absentee ballots shall be obtainable during school business hours from the District Clerk; completed applications must be received by the District Clerk at least seven (7) days before the vote and election if the ballot is to be mailed to the voter, or the day before the vote and election if the ballot is to be delivered personally to the voter. Early mail and absentee ballots must be received by the District Clerk not later than 5:00 PM on December 10, 2024.
A list of persons to whom early mail, absentee and military ballots are issued will be available for inspection to qualified voters of the District in the office of the District Clerk on and after November 26, 2024, between the hours of 8:00 AM and 4:00 PM on weekdays prior to the Election; and on December 10, 2024, the day set for the Election, said list will be posted at the polling place.
Marcela Clapper District Clerk
Spencerport Central School District New York
DATED: October 22, 2024 Spencerport, New York
Kimberly Pape Town Clerk, Town of Riga
Celebrate the magic of the holidays with GCV&M
This holiday season, Genesee Country Village & Museum invites families to experience the magic of a historic holiday - with festive events, hands-on workshops, seasonal shopping, and more. Located in Mumford, GCV&M is the perfect destination to create holiday memories and explore traditions rooted in history. Visit https://www.gcv.org/holiday-happenings/ for details and to purchase tickets.
Holiday events and activities to celebrate the season
•Yuletide in the Country Tours & Dinners (December 6, 7, 13, 14, 15, 20, 21)
Step into a bustling Christmas Eve 1870 as you’re guided through the charming Historic Village – a fresh take on this annual tradition. Extend your visit with a cozy holiday meal in the Museum’s Meeting Center Dining Room.
•Breakfasts with St. Nick (December 8 & 22)
Treat your family to breakfast with the old elf himself! This popular event brings holiday magic to the Museum with delicious food and festive fun.
•Holiday Open Houses (December 8 & 22)
Enjoy the sights, sounds, and tastes of the season as you stroll through the Historic Village, all dressed up for the holidays, with special demonstrations, shopping, and more.
Gather friends or family for a refined afternoon tea featuring holiday treats in a beautifully decorated historic setting.
Hands-on holiday workshops
Learn new skills and bring home a piece of GCV&M to celebrate the season during GCV&M’s Wreath Making Workshops, where participants create their own natural holiday wreaths. Learn more about upcoming workshops at https:// www.gcv.org/classes-experiences/adult-classes/.
Give the gift of membership
This year, give the gift of a GCV&M Membership to the history enthusiasts on your list. Members receive special benefits and discounts, along with exclusive access to events throughout the year, making this a perfect present that lasts all year long. Learn more at https://shop.gcv.org/giftmembership.html.
Historic holiday cookies and shopping
Bring home a taste of history with freshly baked cookies from the D.B. Munger & Co. Confectionery. These delicious treats make excellent stocking stuffers or dessert additions for holiday gatherings. Visitors can also shop at the Flint Hill Store to find handcrafted goods, artisanal wares, and GCV&M memorabilia. Can’t make it in person? The Online Store is open year-round with shipping directly to your home (https://shop.gcv.org/flint-hill-store.html).
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As the year draws to a close, GCV&M encourages supporters to make a year-end donation to help fund educational programs and outreach. Gifts support GCV&M’s mission to keep history alive for future generations. Make a gift at https://www.gcv.org/donate/.
This holiday season, make Genesee Country Village & Museum part of your family’s celebration. With so much to see and do, GCV&M offers visitors a chance to create memories and learn about holiday traditions from days gone by. Provided information and photo
Area Worship Services
Come to Life BiBLe ChurCh
Our Services are on Saturday evenings at 6:30pm at Cornerstone Bible Chapel, 3231 Buffalo Road, Rochester, NY 14624. Website: https://cometolifebible.church/ Phone Number: (Call or Text) 315-690-8708
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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: 10:45AM - led by Rev. Ann Brown. Website: ElmgroveUMC.org. You can join us remotely by clicking on the link to the Pastor’s page (you do not need a Facebook account to view posts). Email: ElmgroveUMC@yahoo. com. Community Outreach and Ministry Opportunities include: Little Free Library, SWEM, Aurora House, RAIHN, Prayer ministries, etc. We have a long history in the Gates community and we are looking forward to a bright future that includes you! Please come and join us on Sunday!
firSt PreSBYteriAN ChurChof ChiLi
Our little white church on the hill, 3600 Chili Avenue, continues to spread God’s love, as Pastor Brandi and our Church Family extend a warm welcome to all. We’d love to have you join us for worship, Sundays, 10 am, a family friendly service, either in person or virtually via live-stream or recording (URL) https://www.facebook.com/firstpreschili/live/. We offer a wide variety of music genres: bells, choir, classical and praise team; Youth group (grades 5-12); Sunday Bible Study at 9 am; Food Cupboard distribution on the third Saturday each month; yearly mission trip opportunities for youth and adults; Labyrinth Trail located at 3551 Chili Avenue; and various small group studies through the year. In need of prayer or counsel, call or email the church office: 585-889-9896 or fpc3600@gmail.com. Handicapped accessible. Website: chili-presbyterian.org.
hiLtoN BAPtiSt ChurCh
50 Lake Avenue, Hilton, (585) 392-7990, Email hbchurch50@gmail.com, Pastor Dan Brown. Join us on Sunday mornings at 10:00 am. We offer In-person services and Live-Streaming on YouTube under “Hilton Baptist Church Live.” Visit our Website at hiltonbaptist.org for more information. We are a Congregation of the American Baptist Churches. Our Building is Handicap Accessible and we offer Hearing Assistance during the Worship service. Everyone is Welcome to join our Church family!
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Making disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world by Following Christ; Connecting Generations; Transforming Communities. 21 West Avenue, Hilton, NY 14468, (585) 392-8761. Rev. Jennifer Green, pastor. Website: www.humcny.org, E-mail: office@humcny.org. Worship Service is open in the HUMC Sanctuary. Service: 10am. Fellowship: 11am. Sunday Services are live-streamed at HUMCny.org. All are welcome. Please visit us in person. Handicap Accessible.
hoPe BroCKPort
Are you seeking hope and wondering about faith or spiritual things? Then look no further than Hope Brockport! We warmly welcome you to our friendly community. Here, you will find love, support, and guidance as we navigate life together. You are invited to join us as we gather together every Sunday at 9:30 am, Hope Kids on Sundays at 9:30 am for children up to 5th grade, and Hope Youth on Wednesdays at 6:30 pm for 6th - 12th grade students. To connect, send questions to connect@sharethehope.org, call (585) 723-4673, or visit sharethehope.org to learn more. We are conveniently located at 6601 Fourth Section Road, Brockport, NY (Rt 31 - right across from Wegmans). We can’t wait to meet you!
JuBiLee ChriStiAN ChurCh Sunday services at 10 AM (English) and 1 PM (Spansih) at 3565 Lake Road North, Brockport, NY 14420. Nursery care available during service for ages 0-4. Children’s Church: 10 AM Sundays. Bible Study: 9 AM Sundays & 7 PM Wednesdays. Trailblazers Youth Group: 7 to 8:15 PM Wednesdays (Grades 6-12). Website: jubileechristianchurch.org. Phone: 585-637-8530. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube. Jubilee is a beacon of hope in our community; where we show compassion and make a difference (Jude 1:22). Jubilee is not just a place to BE, it’s a place to BEcome; a place where YOU matter.
mortoN BAPtiSt ChurCh 1152 County Line Road, Hamlin, NY 14464. Church phone 585-659-8459, email mortonbaptistchurch@yahoo.com. Pastor: Steven M Worrall, email pastorsteve712@gmail.com, cell 585-354-9779. Sunday Worship 10:30am (can also be viewed on Facebook or YouTube). Sunday school is held during church service. Adult Bible Study is held on Wednesdays at noon, Choir practice at 4:30pm Wednesdays. Youth Group meets on Friday nights from 7 to 9pm. Our building is handicap accessible and visitors are welcome.
NAtiVitY of the BLeSSeD VirGiNmArYand St. eLizABeth ANN SetoN CAthoLiC PAriSheS Nativity – 152 Main Street, Brockport (585-637-4500)
St. Elizabeth Ann Seton (SEAS) –3747 Brick Schoolhouse Road, Hamlin (585-964-8627)
Rev. Joseph Marcoux, pastor of both Parishes. Weekend Masses: Saturday 5PM at Nativity; Sunday 9AM at SEAS and 11AM at Nativity, 1:30PM Spanish Mass at Nativity. Daily Masses: 8AM at Nativity on Monday and Friday; 9AM at SEAS on Tuesday and Wednesday.
oGDeN PreSBYteriAN ChurCh
Our purpose is: “To equip ourselves and others to be disciples of Christ as we seek God’s will for our church and beyond.” Sunday worship is at 10AM live in our sanctuary led by Pastor Whitney Scoville, as well as livestreamed on Zoom and Facebook Live. Bible Studies, Youth Group, Sunday School and outreach are available to all. Contact the church for more information and for links: ogdenpresbyterian@gmail.com; www.ogdenpresbyterian.org; 585-352-6802; 2400 South Union Street, Spencerport.
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We are located at 3940 Canal Road in Spencerport. We offer a warm welcome to all. Come join us as we seek the LORD through worship, prayer and Bible study. Sunday School is 9:30 AM, Sunday Worship is at 1030 AM. Enjoy a cup of coffee before service! Wednesday prayer meeting is 6:30 PM. Contact us at 585-352-5900. We are on Facebook; Email is SpencerportAG@gmail.com.
SPeNCerPort BiBLe ChurCh
1948 North Union Street, Spencerport. We desire to know God, to make the gospel known to all, and to give God the glory. Our lead pastor, Domenic Danesi, and all of us who make SBC our home church warmly invite you to come for Sunday Bible Study at 9:30 am, Sunday Worship Service at 10:45 am, and Wednesday Bible Study at 7:00 pm. Our worship service is family integrated for all ages and our building is accessible for all abilities. We partner with Rescue & Revive Ministries for local and global mission work. Follow our Facebook page, YouTube channel, or website for live streaming our services or to watch previous services. Visit our websites for more info at spencerportbiblechurch.org and rescueandrevive.org. Call or text us at 585-352-1241.
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uNiteD ChurChof ChriSt
Promoting the Christian way of life through service and stewardship to the community and the world. Look for the white steeple at 65 Church Street in downtown, Spencerport NY 14559. 585-352-3448. Rev. Michael Sloan. We provide worship, educational and mission opportunities. Worship services are Sundays at 10am live on Facebook and on site in our sanctuary. Worship is followed by Coffee hour in Fellowship hall. Handicap accessible. Live music from our Praise Band playing contemporary Christian music. See website/Facebook for dates and details. Introducing our Pray-Ground, a welcoming area of play, in the Sanctuary, for our youngest worshipers designed so families can experience worship together while understanding that young children need to move. Don’t worry, our congregation welcomes the sounds of young people. Email: info@spencerportucc.org. Website: www.spencerportucc.org. Facebook: Spencerport UCC.
SPeNCerPortuNiteDmethoDiSt ChurCh
At SUMC our doors are open to all! We support and encourage everyone in their faith journeys, guided by the desire to spread justice, mercy, and love in the world. If you are in need of prayer or just a listening ear, please call the church at 585-351-3114 or Pastor Jack directly at 585-815-5433. Prayer requests may also be submitted via email: sumc@rochester.rr.com or through our website: spencerportumc.org. Located at 30 Amity Street, we gather for worship on Sunday mornings at 10 AM. Children are welcome and Sunday School is provided during the service. Small group discussions of The Chosen - season 4, take place on Tuesday evenings and Wednesdays at lunchtime. Many outreach and fellowship opportunities are offered throughout the year. Check out our website (spencerportumc.org) for more information. We hope to see you soon!
St. ChriStoPher’S ChurCh
3350 Union Street, North Chili, Parish Office: 594-1400. We are a welcoming Catholic community with a focus on Faith in God and Service to His people. Join us for Mass any Saturday at 4:30PM, Sunday at 10:00AM or weekdays on Monday at 12:10 PM or Tuesday and Wednesday at 9:00AM. All are welcome in this place! We have a gifted Music Ministry including a Choir, Folk Group and Contemporary Group as well as a committed Faith Formation program for our youth. We offer many events throughout the year for our congregation and the surrounding community designed to deepen our faith and serve our brothers and sisters in the Rochester area. Check out our website at https://www.stchristophersnchili.org and follow us on Facebook and Instagram for all the latest updates.
St. GeorGe’SePiSCoPAL ChurCh
Follow Jesus, Build Community, Serve Others in Love. We welcome all to worship with us in warm fellowship in the Episcopal tradition of openness and caring. We are an ALL inclusive community with an open communion table. Please join us for Sunday worship at 10am. All services are both in-person and live-streamed online. We also offer a variety of Lenten and Advent programs, a Bible Study on Tuesdays, live music, Sunday School, semi-monthly Youth Group meetings and numerous other community building events. We are handicapped accessible. Follow us on Facebook, look for us on the web at www.stgeorgehilton.org, and join us for worship and fellowship at 635 Old Wilder Road, Hilton, NY (across from Kelly’s Apple Farm).
St. JohNLutherAN ChurCh
Pastor Chris Bode. 1107 Lake Road West Fork, Hamlin, NY 14464, 585964-2550. Sunday Services: 8:30 AM & 11 AM; 5th Sunday one service at 9:30 AM. Adult Bible Class & Sunday School at 9:45 AM (September – June). To view our services or devotions, go to stjohnhamlin.org. “To KNOW Christ and to make Him KNOWN.”
St. JohNtheeVANGeLiSt ChurCh
St. John’s is a place to encounter Christ in the sacraments, in community and in the Scriptures through prayer, service, and fellowship. Join us for Holy Mass at 5pm Saturdays, or Sundays at 7:45am, 9:30am, and 11:15am. Daily Mass, Tuesdays, & Thursdays at 8am and Wednesdays & Fridays at 6:30pm. Mass 9am on 1st Saturdays with Adoration until 10:30am. Confession: Monday & Wednesdays 5:30-6pm and Saturdays 3:45-4:30pm. Eucharistic Adoration: Thursdays 8am-6pm (Benediction at 5:45pm). Many great opportunities to learn about the Scriptures, Sacraments and Service for families and children of all ages. We are located at 55 Martha St., Spencerport, NY 14559. Visit our website at https://stjohnschurchspencerport. org/. E-mail sstjohnc@dor.org. Facebook at facebook.com/StJohnThe EvangelistSpencerport/. Our Pastor is Fr. Sriram Sadhanala.
St. Leo’S CAthoLiC ChurCh
110 Old Hojack Lane, Hilton, 392-2710, www.stleohilton.org. Fr. Joseph Catanise. Daily Mass is celebrated: Monday 5:30 PM; Tuesday-Thursday 8:30 AM; Friday Communion Service 8:30 AM. Every Wednesday: Eucharistic Adoration 9 AM to 8 PM. Weekend Schedule: Saturday Confession 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 ChurChSt.mArK’S ChurCh 13 South Main Street, Holley16789 Kenmore Road, Kendall Parish Center – Holley 638-6718, www.stmarystmark.org. Daily Mass: Tueday-Friday 8 AM at St. Mary’s (no Mass on Monday); St. Mary Vigil Mass 4 PM on Saturday; St. Mark Vigil Mass 5:30 PM on Saturday; Sunday Mass 10 AM at St. Mary’s.
St. PAuL LutherAN ChurCh & SChooL 158 East Avenue, Hilton, NY 14468, 585-392-4000, www.stpaulhilton.org. Senior Pastor: Rev. Mark Ball – pastorball@stpaulhilton.org, office 585-3924000. Worship Services: Saturday at 5pm; Sunday at 8:30am and 11am. Bible Studies: Champions for Christ – Sunday at 9:45am; Adult Classes – Sunday at 9:45am; Ladies and Mens Bible Study – Thursdays at 10:30am. School: Meeting your child’s learning needs from age 2 through 8th grade. Call for a tour!
triNitY LutherAN ChurCh & Pre-SChooL 191 Nichols Street (Rte. 31), Spencerport, NY 14559. Phone: 352-3143. Pastor Steve Shrum. Trinity’s Updated Worship Schedules starting Sunday, October 1st – Traditional service at 9:00AM; Adult Bible Study, Sunday School, & Confirmation at 10:00AM; Contemporary service at 11:00AM with Children’s Church. Both worship services will be live streamed on YouTube. Visit our new website at www.TrinitySpencerport.org. Email: trinitylutheran191@gmail.com. ‘We are a Christ-centered church here to assist and rejuvenate the community through the guidance of the Holy Spirit. We are a people that will equip families to draw closer to the Lord.’ uNioN CoNGreGAtioNAL
uNiteD ChurChof ChriSt
14 North Main Street, Churchville. A warm welcome awaits you at Union Church.Join us on Sunday mornings at 10 am, watch us live stream on Facebook, or find us on soundcloud.com/ucc-churchville. No matter where you are on your journey, you are welcome here. We are an open and affirming church and invite all. Food distribution for local families in need on the fourth Wednesday of each month from 4-5 pm. Look for our special events advertised throughout the year, or on our signboard at the front of the church. Call 293-1665, email us at unionucc@frontier.com, or check out our website at Churchvilleucc.com. Also like us on Facebook, and follow us on Twitter and Instagram. We would love to hear from you and/or have you worship together with us. Churches, to have your services listed or updated, call 352-3411.
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Sports & Recreation
Byron-Bergen girls soccer team wins Class C state championship
42nd Annual New York State Silver Gloves Boxing Tournament
The 42nd Annual New York State Silver Gloves Boxing Tournament for USA Boxing registered youth ages 8 to 17 is slated for Saturday, December 7, and Sunday, December 8, at the Nasty Knuckles Club, 1551 Lyell Avenue, Suite 137, Rochester. Its an advancing tournament leading to a national championship. Competition Saturday starts at 1:30 p.m. and Sunday at 10 a.m.
Open Class winners advance to the Regionals in Massachusetts in January and Regional winners advance on to the Nationals in Independence, Mis-
souri, in February. Local teams competing include: St. Martin, Jackson Center, Nasty Knuckles, Future, Irwin, and other USA Boxing registered youth. Also competing are clubs from Albany, Buffalo, Dunkirk, Niagara Falls, New York (Bronx, Brooklyn, Staten Island), Oswego, and Watertown along with other youth registered with USA Boxing.
Rochester is in Region 1 of eight National regions and is composed of state champions from New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, and Rhode Island (includes the rest of New England). This Region finished
second among the Regions nationally last year. Rochester boxers have taken home numerous National Championships over the years, including Robert “Pushup” Frazier and Willie Monroe. The National President, Mike Rodgers, is from Tennessee. Any financial support is welcomed and will be recognized. Chief Buffalo Operating Officer Pete Guelli contributed a Josh Allen autographed NFL
football being raffled before and at the Saturday competition. Pete is the son of long time St. Martin Presdient Frank Guelli. Anyone wishing to buy raffle tickets ahead of the tournament may call 752-2621 (Don Simkin) or 738-4626 (Cynthia Hopkins Bliss). The drawing for the autographed football will be held at the tournament Saturday, December 7. Provided information
Freddie Freeman named Hickok Belt® Award Winner for October 2024
Freddie Freeman, 35-year-old first baseman for the Los Angeles Dodgers, has been named the Hickok Belt® Award winner for October 2024. Voting was conduced by a select panel of members of the National Sports Media Association (NSMA). The voters selected Freeman on his high-level performance at the plate during the 2024 World Series against the New York Yankees. The popular slugger put the Dodgers on top in Game 1 of the Series when he hit a walk-off grand slam, the first in a Series game. He broke records by becoming the first MLB player in sports history to homer in the first four games of the Series.
Freemen’s 12 RBIs in the 2024 Series set a Los Angeles Dodgers franchise record, culminating with his team winning the Series in five games.
Freddie Freeman went on to win the World Series MVP award, named in honor of Willie Mays, for his dominant performance in leading the Dodgers winning the Series championship.
Other finalists for October in order of how the NSMA ranked hem were: Ruth Chepngetich (running), Bakhtram Murtazaliev (boxing), Kiril Kiprisov (hockey), Nikola Jokic (basketball), Giannis Antetokounmpo (basketball), Coco Gauff (tennis), Charles Leclerc (auto racing), Carlos Alcaraz (tennis), and Frederik Andersen (hockey).
Freemans’ selection as the Hickok Belt® winner for the month of October recognizes him as “the best of the best” in professional sports for the month. It also makes him the ninth candidate eligible to receive the 2024 overall award, joining Shohei Ohtani, Katie Ledecky, Simone Biles, Luka Doncic, Scottie Scheffler, Mikaela Shiffrin, Patrick Mahomes, Jannik Sinner, and other finalists throughout the year based on NSMA voting.
To learn more about the Hickok Belt ® Award and its history, visit http://www.hickokbelt.com. Provided information
compete in Division 1 athletics. Raquel will attend Canisius University to play women’s lacrosse, and Jackson will
Seven Hilton student athletes signed to continue their academic and athletic careers at the NCAA Division 1 level.
From left, Barrett Paolini, golf, Mercyhurst University; Mallory Heise, basketball, St. Bonaventure University; Drew O’Buck, lacrosse, Hobart College; Braydon Pike, lacrosse, Syracuse University; Lillian Mattucci, lacrosse, Youngstown State University; Elijah Diakomihalis, wrestling, Cornell University; and Olivia Pilato, soccer, University of Akron. Photo from @HiltonCadets on X.
Byron-Bergen defeated Stillwater 1-0 in overtime to win the NYSPHSAA girls soccer Class C state championship on November 17 in Cortland. This is the first state title for the Bees in program history, and the second in school history. Mia Gray, Section V’s top goal scorer this season, scored the game-winning goal just 32 seconds into overtime off an assist from Libby Starowicz. The state champion Bees finished their season with a record of 21-1-1. Photo from @NYSPHSAA on X.
BROCKPORT CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT is accepting applications for the following positions:
NON-TEACHINg
Automotive Mechanic, Bus Attendant & Driver, Cafeteria Monitor, Custodian, Food Service Helper, Grounds Equipment Operator, Maintenance Mechanic, Senior Student Behavioral Assistant, Teacher Aide, and Subs in all areas.
TEACHINg/CERTIfIED
CurrEnT OpEninGS: Computer Science or Technology Teacher, Long-term Sub Speech Teacher, physical Therapist and Contracted Building Substitute Teacher
For all positions, apply on-line at: https://www.applitrack.com/brockport/onlineapp/
Digital copies of the Westside News print editions are now available for viewing Friday mornings. No need to wait for our carriers to deliver our publications to you. Plus, you can take a screenshot of anything in the paper for personal use. So, clip that coupon, save that article, send that photo to an out-of-town relative.
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partner for local company with expansion plans. Potential of six-figure salary. Please respond with resume to apply@westsidenewsny.com
