Westside News EAST Edition – September 24, 2023

42nd Annual

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SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 30TH, 2023

Celebrating 70 years of the Corvette! Village Elementary School (100 School Lane, Hilton, NY 14468)

Proceeds to benefit local Charities ($5,750 DONATED IN 2022)

The Classes

Stock

1966-1968 Stock

1969-1972 Stock

1973-1985 Stock

1986-1995 Stock

1996-Present Stock

0-1934 Street Rods

1935-1948 Street Rods

1949-1961 Street Machines

1962-1966 Street Machines

1967-1972 Street Machines

1973-Present Street Machines

1960-1969 Muscle Cars

1970-1974 Muscle Cars

2004-Present Muscle Cars

1953-1982 Corvettes

1984-2013 Corvettes

2014-Present Corvettes

Trucks/Stock

Trucks/Modified Sports Cars

Kit Car/Miscellaneous/Race Cars

1964-1973 Mustangs

1974-2004 Mustangs

2005-Present Mustangs

1967-1981 Camaro/Firebird

1982-2002 Camaro/Firebird

2010-Present Camaro

Motorcycles

Modified Compact Cars/Trucks

speCiaLaWaRDs FoR: Clubparticipation, Best overall Car of show, Best Corvette of show

*Goodie Bags and Dash Plaques for the first 500 entries

*Vehicle being registered must be present to receive credentials

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

*Decision of Tech is Final

Rain oR shine!!!

*Please Note: ALL VEHICLES WILL BE PARKED BY CLASS. NO EXCEPTIONS

*Judging from 12 Noon to 2pm

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

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

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

*All display vehicles must be removed from trailers

*Ample trailer parking will be available nearby.

*NO ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES ARE ALLOWED ON THE GROUNDS

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

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

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

*Shuttle Bus to and from Apple Fest.

For Information, to volunteer, or for a Vendor Space: Email: info@hiltonapplefestautoshow.org

Website: www.hiltonapplefestautoshow.org hiltonautoshow

**PLAN TO ARRIVE EARLY, AND EXPECT HEAVY TRAFFIC

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

**As you near Hilton, follow Auto Show signs

**Show results will be posted on website!!

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

MAIL LOWER PORTION

**Please make checks payable to “Hilton Apple Fest Auto Show”**

Fee: $15 before 9/22/2023, $20 Day of Show - Vendor Spaces $25 or equal value door prize

Mail To: Hilton Apple Fest Auto Show, P. O. Box 55, Hilton, NY 14468-0055

Name: ____________________________________________ Telephone: ________________________

Club Affiliation:_______________________ Email Address:

Address: ______________________________ City: ___________________ State: _____ Zip: _________

Year of your car: _________ Make: ______________________ Model: ****CashonLY, DaYoFshoW****

Hilton CSD names Teacher of the Year

The Hilton Central Schools Teachers Association (HCSTA) 2023 Teacher of the Year Award was presented at the annual staff convocation at Hilton High School on September 5. This year’s honoree is Laurie Steele-Sperber, Northwood Elementary School art teacher.

Steele-Sperber has been teaching in Hilton since 2000 and has been a Hilton Cadet since she entered kindergarten. In the spring of 1995, Steele-Sperber was awarded the HCSTA Teacher’s Memorial Scholarship, given to outstanding Hilton seniors pursuing a degree in education.

Steele-Sperber truly believes that everyone is an artist, and that art can be used to effect positive change in the world. Her list of projects and school involvement is long. She runs multiple after-school art clubs; organizes and displays artwork from every student in the Northwood Art Show; displays student art in the parma public Library and r ochester Gem Show; and submits student art to the NYSATA region 2 Student Art Show. Steele-Sperber also finds a character education theme every year based on a children’s book and creates a corresponding community art project. For the Empty Bowls charity art show and meal, she helps students create bowls and other pieces out of clay, raising money for Heifer International and Hilton Cadet Cupboard.

Every year, Steele-Sperber has all Northwood students create a collaborative fingerprint art piece to support the school’s posi-

tive Behavior Interventions and Supports (pBIS) theme and helps plan the assembly. She’s also been instrumental in having students create a kindness rock garden, helping with Snow Fun days, participating in the Cadet Carnival to benefit the Hilton Central Schools Teacher Association (HCSTA) Scholarship Fund, serving as staff liaison for the VEpTO parent-teacher organization, and helping to design the Northwood Yearbook.

When presented with her award, SteeleSperber was joined by husband, Dan Sperber, also a Hilton graduate and employee; retirees and former Teachers of the Year, Cheryl Lee, pat Mee, and Laurie Greene; her former students who are now colleagues; as well as high school students, Addison and Declan Helmer, who helped with her nomination, and Joey piperni, Hilton High School Student Council president.

The Teacher of the Year finalists for this year’s award were Michael Brooke-Gay, Hilton High School chemistry teacher; Alexandra Edwards, Merton Williams Middle School math AIS teacher; Jennifer roberts, Northwood Elementary School fourth grade teacher; and Emily Tracey, QUEST Elementary School, grades 3-4 teacher.

Nominees must have more than five years of exceptional service to the district, active involvement in the Hilton community, and have made a substantial impact on the lives of their students and colleagues. provided information and photo

Hilton Central School District Teacher of the Year nominees: (l-r) Michael Brooke-Gay, Alexandra Edwards, Jennifer Roberts, Teacher of the Year Laurie Steele-Sperber, and Emily Tracey.

Music by Dan The MusiC Man

Change of leadership for the Town of Clarkson

The Clarkson Town Board held a special meeting on Tuesday, September 19, 6 p.m., at the Stanley Pogrozewski Justice Town Court building to share information regarding the resignation of Town Councilperson Leslie Zink and the early retirement of Town Supervisor Christa Filipowicz. The special meeting was also required to appoint new members to fill these vacancies and authorize members to conduct business on behalf of the Town of Clarkson.

Town Councilperson John Culhane called the meeting to order, and Town Clerk Susan Henshaw announced that she received written notice from Councilperson Zink and Supervisor Filipowicz of their intention to step down from their positions as of September 13 and September 19, respectively. Councilperson Culhane, on behalf of the residents of Clarkson, thanked Leslie and Christa for their years of hard work, dedication and service to the Town of Clarkson and wished them both the very best in the future.

The Ride for Missing Children visits area schools

Councilperson Tom Guarino made a motion to appoint Ursula M. Liotta as Clarkson Town Supervisor and Councilperson Nick D’Amuro seconded the motion. The motion was approved unanimously. Supervisor Liotta was sworn in and led the remainder of the meeting.

A motion was made to appoint Sharon S. Mattison to the board seat vacated by Councilperson Zink and was unanimously approved. Councilperson Mattison was sworn in.

Councilperson Culhane thanked Ursula and Sharon for stepping up to assume these roles on short notice.

Other business conducted during the meeting included appointing John Culhane as Deputy Town Supervisor, authorizing the new Supervisor and Deputy to perform banking transactions on behalf the Town of Clarkson, and canceling the public hearing on the proposed local law #5-2023 scheduled for September 26, 2023 to allow the new board members to familiarize themselves with the details of the proposed legislation.

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A note to Clarkson residents

viding public water to all residents. •Lowering the Town tax rate by approximately 30% over the last five

•Raising $1.1 million via solar community host agreements to fund the renovation of the beloved Town Hall and other facility improvements – at no cost to residents.

I wish you all the best and my sincerest thanks for the years of support and the privilege of serving

Christa Filipowicz Former Clarkson Supervisor

The Ride for Missing Children was held on Friday, September 15. The Ride visits some schools along its 100-mile route for educational “rest stops” and does a “ride-by” of other schools throughout the day. At each school visited, the event brings a message of child safety and abduction prevention. Above, Churchville-Chili students greeted and encouraged the riders and law enforcement as they rode by. At right, a Churchville-Chili student gives a high five to one of the cyclists. Photos from @CCCSDtweets on X.

Teachers and students at Spencerport’s Taylor Elementary School waved to the cyclists. Photo from @SpencerportCSD on X.

Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra to make rare Brockport appearance

It has been more than 50 years since the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra has appeared in Brockport, but they will mark their highly-anticipated return with a concert at SUNY Brockport on Friday, October 13, at 7:30 pm. The program – as befits a Friday the 13th in October – will be delightfully spooky and ghoulish, with a sprinkling of movie music magic. The concert will take place at the Tower Fine Arts Center, 180 Holley Street, Brockport. Ticket prices are $17/general, $12/senior citizens, Brockport alumni, faculty, and staff, and $9/students, and are available online at www.fineartstix.brockport. edu, by calling 585-395-2787, or in person at the Tower box office.

The evening’s program will happily haunt audiences of all ages. It includes, amongst other works, favorites from the light classical repertoire such as “The Sorcerer’s Apprentice” and “A Night on Bald Mountain” – both familiar from Disney’s Fantasia – as well as “The Witch’s Ride” from Hansel and Gretel, and de Falla’s “Ritual Fire Dance” from El amor brujo . Younger audiences might be more familiar with selections from the scores of the blockbuster movies

Frozen, Spider-man, and Star Wars

At their Brockport concert, the BPO will be under the leadership of Fernanda Lastra, the orchestra’s Conductor Diversity Fellow. Lastra, who hails from Argentina, serves as the assistant conductor, cover conductor, and the main conductor

for the BPO Kids series and Music for Youth concerts. She also serves as a member of the BPO’s artistic team, music education committee, and Diversity Council, among other responsibilities.

“It is an honor to present our musical neighbors from west of campus,” shares Stuart Ira Soloway, the manager of the Fine Arts Series at SUNY Brockport. “Their reputation as a world-class orchestra precedes them, and I am looking forward to welcoming audiences from east and west of the campus to what promises to be a ‘spook-tacular’ concert.”

The BPO’s last appearance in Brockport was in September 1969. Provided information and photo

Fernanda Lastra will conduct the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra when they perform at the Tower Fine Arts Center on Friday, October 13.

Spencerport Area Chamber of Commerce news

Promoting business, community growth and economic success

The Spencerport Area Chamber of Commerce (SACC) continues to make significant progress rebuilding as its membership is increasing. SACC encourages and supports the development of new business, expansion of existing business, and the retention of established business in the Spencerport area. Local businesses and services address needs of residents and create destinations for tourists and visitors.

The Chamber has a new President, Carl Forty. The Treasurer is Pam Suro and Secretary is Noelle Burley. All bring enthusiasm and financial experience to their positions. The office of Vice-President is currently available.

President Forty, owner of Rutner Iron Company and Maximum Cleaning Company, and his family reside in Ogden-Spencerport. Treasurer Suro is Branch/General Manager of KeyBank, Spencerport, in Village Plaza. Secretary Burley serves as the Ogden Town Clerk.

The volunteer Board of Directors met September 6 to discuss future plans and review those underway. The Board meets the first Wednesday of the month from September through June.

General meetings offer networking opportunities and are held at noon on the third Wednesday of the month from September through June. Locations and programs vary so check www.spencerportchamber. org/events for details. Meet, mingle and mix with Spencerport area business neighbors at these upcoming meetings:

•October 18 at Salmon Creek Country Club. Program: Solar Eclipse April 2024 – thousands of visitors expected to the area

•November 15 at American Legion Post, 691 Trimmer Road. Program: Annual Salute to Ogden-Spencerport Veterans.

•December 20 location to be determined. Program: Holiday Concert featuring school choral groups.

Local businesses, services and organizations, as well as charities, are listed on the Chamber’s current website, www.spencerportchamber.org. The website was reviewed and is expected to be changed and updated, saving effort and expense, still with convenient functionality, including member profile self-editing.

SACC also provides members with ways to be informed and involved. Committees are related to interests and include: Awards, Events, Fundraisers/Golf Tournament, Speakers, etc. In addition, SACC sponsors the Youth Hall of Fame and provides the Helen C. Moore Scholarship annually. Those who have ideas or are planners or organizers are invited to share their talents by participating in a friendly, fun group.

The Spencerport Area Chamber of Commerce supports its members and our vibrant community. All area businesses are invited to become members to help SACC be even more successful. To join the SACC, go to www.spencerportchamber.org/member/ newmemberapp.

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SUNY Brockport theatre season opener is Too Much Light Makes the Baby Go Blind

With an acting company of 12, audience participation, and a mandate to perform 30 plays in 60 minutes, the free-wheeling Too Much Light Makes the Baby Go Blind will have its SUNY Brockport premiere on Thursday, October 5, at 7:30 pm in the Tower Fine Arts Center Black Box Theatre, 180 Holley Street. Tickets are $17/general, $12/senior citizens, Brockport alumni, faculty, and staff, and $9/students. They are available at www.fineartstix. brockport.edu, at the Tower Box Office, or by phone at 585-395-2787.

Written by Greg Allen and his fellow theatre artists at the New Futurists, Too Much Light… is an evening that takes the basics of an improv show and turns it slightly askew. Instead of audience members calling out a word on which the actors riff, the audience will instead call out numbers. The numbers, strung across the stage, correspond to a play – a very short play – that will be performed. The aim is to perform 30 of these plays within the constraints of a 60-minute timeframe. The minutes will be counted down on a clock that will hover over the playing area in the more intimate Black Box space.

All gently used and new coats, gloves, mittens, scarves, caps, snowpants and snow boots are greatly appreciated! As you sort for fall and winter, please save.

Director Ruth Childs feels that “the spirit of the play is authenticity and creating a world in the theatre that is representative of who the actors are as people. We are striving to achieve this in rehearsals and performance.” But we are also “creating an energetic, collaborative, and fun environment” not only for the actors, but for the audiences, as well. In fact, audiences may be excited to learn that if a performance sells out, the audience will be treated to some post-performance pizza.

Calling out the numbers for the plays they will see performed – and hopefully eating some pizza – is not the only way in which the audience will interact with the production. At the end of the show, the audience at that performance will help determine which shows – from the total of 115 in the entire Too Much Light… collection – will be performed at the following performance.

Too Much Light Makes the Baby Go Blind will be performed on October 5, 6, 7, 19, 20, and 21, at 7:30 p.m. There are also matinee performances on Sunday, October 8 (ASL interpreted) and 22, at 2 p.m. Provided information and photo

Labyrinth returns to Parma Greece UCC

The Parma Greece UCC, located at 1211 Manitou Road, is once again hosting a Labyrinth Walk on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, September 29, 30 and October 1. The community is invited to come and take advantage of this walking meditation. The Labyrinth will be available in the church’s Fellowship Hall on Friday and Saturday, from 7 to 9 p.m. and again immediately following worship on Sunday, from 10:30 a.m. until noon. October 1 is World Communion Sunday, a celebration observed by several Christian denominations that promotes Christian unity and cooperation. No matter who you are, or where you are on life’s journey, you are welcomed.

A labyrinth is a patterned path, often circular in form, used as a spiritual practice; it is not a maze. A labyrinth’s walkway is arranged in such a way that the participant moves back and forth in

silence across the circular form through a series of curves, ending at the labyrinth’s heart or center. According to labyrinthsociety.org, “Labyrinth walking increased levels of relaxation, clarity, peace, centeredness, openness, quiet, and reflectiveness, and reduced levels of anxiety, stress, and agitation. The experience of labyrinth walking supports recovery, renewal, integration of the whole person, and facilitating a sense of harmony.”

The Labyrinth will be inside the church’s Fellowship Hall, which is transformed into a Sacred Space for this event, and is free and open to the public. The walk is unguided so people can arrive and leave at any time during this event. There will also be seating for those who prefer to meditate without walking the Labyrinth. Scheduling for group visits may be available. For more information on Labyrinths, go to https://parmagreeceucc.wixsite.com/pgucc/labyrinth on the church website.

The Parma Greece United Church of Christ worship services are Sunday mornings at 9 a.m., led by Pastor Bradley Klug. The church is a welcoming, caring community that brings together people from multiple religious traditions and backgrounds, honoring the spiritual journey of each individual. For more information on this event or on church services services, call the Parma Greece UCC office at 585-392-6120. Provided information and photo

Agricultural Fair

Saturday, September 30 & Sunday, October 1

Enjoy Spooky Season with:

Spooky Saturday

Saturday, October 7

A Night with Edgar Allan Poe

Thursday, October 26

All Hallows’ Tea

Friday, October 27

Saturday, October 28, & Sunday, October 29

Spirits of the Past 2 Weekends

Friday, October 20

Saturday, October 21, & Sunday, October 22

Friday, October 27

Saturday, October 28, & Sunday, October 29

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Class Reunion

•The Churchville-Chili Class of 1973 will hold their 50th Reunion on Saturday, October 21, 2023 at Red Fedele’s Brook House, 920 Elmridge Center Drive at 6 p.m. For more information and to purchase tickets, email Donna (Fiege) Stultz at dlstultz500@ gmail.com. There is also a Churchville Chili Class of 1973 Facebook page.

Classes/Workshops/Webinars

•Cornell Cooperative Extension Putting Your Garden to Bed, October 5, at 6:30 p.m. at the Sweden Farmers Museum, 4988 Lake Road. Pre-registration is required and each class costs $5 per person at the time of registration. Class size is limited to 20 people. Registrations will be taken at the Sweden/ Clarkson Community Center, 4927 Lake Road, at swedenclarksonrec.recdesk.com, or call 431-0090.

Donations Needed

•The Spencerport Kiwanis Annual Winter Coat and Clothing Drive is September 30 through October 7. All gently used and new coats, gloves, mittens, scarves, caps, snow pants and snow boots are greatly appreciated. Items may be dropped off at the parking lot at Spencerport Bowl between September 30 and October 7 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.; Monday through Friday between those dates, they may be delivered to the State Farm Office at 409 South Union Street from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

•Ogden Farmers’ Library, 269 Ogden Center Road, Spencerport, will be holding its annual Book Sale in October and is accepting used book donations from September 25 through October 13.

•To assist migrant families, Open Door Mission is in need of gently used clothing, especially children’s clothing, as well as shelf stable food, including soup, microwavable mac and cheese cups, granola bars, water bottles, pasta and sauce and other canned goods. Donations can be dropped of at Open Door Mission’s new location, 20 North Plymouth Avenue, Rochester. Those who would like to purchase items and have them delivered directly to Open Door Mission, can visit their Amazon wishlist at https://a.co/bTs33Oh.

Events

•Celebrating 50 years of Spencerport Girls Soccer on Saturday, September 30, recognizing the 1973 Section V Champions and all Girls Soccer Alumni. JV Girls home game, 12:30 p.m.; Ceremony to honor the 1973 team and all alumni of GSOC, 2:30 p.m.; and Spencerport Varsity Girls home game, 4 p.m. at Ranger Stadium. Reception for all SCSD girls soccer alumni will follow the varsity game in the Spencerport HS west cafeteria.

•Country Neighbors and Friends Quilt Show on September 30 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and October 1 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Sweden/Clarkson Recreation Center, 4927 Lake Road South, Brockport. Featuring quilts, vendors, sale table, opportunity quilt and baskets, refreshments and free parking. Admission is $4.

•Motivational speaker Nick Vujicic, who was born without limbs, brings his “Rise Victorious” events to Buffalo this September. The free events will come to Eastern Hills Church in Williamsville on Thursday, September 28, Elim Christian Festival in Buffalo on September 29, and Life Church Buffalo in West Seneca on September 30. All three events are free and open to the public. For more information on these events, visit RiseVictorious. com. More information on Nick Vujicic can also be found at lifewithoutlimbs.org.

•Genesee Community College welcomes musician and educator Haley Moore on Thursday, September 28, from 6 to 7 p.m. in the Stuart Steiner Theatre on the Batavia campus. Moore will present a lecture and play Appalachian music from the 1920s. The presentation and performance are based on Jeannette Walls’ novel, Hang the Moon. Listen to music that was popular during the time and hear all about the story of an indomitable young woman in prohibition-era Virginia. The presentation will be both educational and entertaining and is free and open to the public. Live stream the event at https://vimeo.com/event/3701652.

•Hispanic Heritage Celebration Day at the Memorial Art Gallery, 500 University Avenue, Rochester, takes place from noon to 5 p.m. on Sunday, October 1. Theme is Latinos Driving Prosperity, Power, and Progress in America. Free museum admission, community and cultural tables, live dances and music, performances and presentations centered on Chile, storytelling, arts and crafts, and more. This event is free, but registration is required. Learn more and register at https://mag.rochester. edu/events/hispanic-heritage-celebration-day/.

•St. Theodore’s Church, 168 Spencerport Road, hosts the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra on Wednesday, October 4, at 7 p.m. Both are celebrating their 100th anniversary this year. The concert is free and open to the public.

•Book launch and community discussion of In This Moment 2: Revolution Reckoning Reparation on Monday, October 2, 7 to 8:45 p.m., at the George Eastman Museum, 900 East Avenue Rochester. In This Moment is a project where ten teams of Black writers and photographers profile ten Black leaders from across the city of Rochester. All guests will receive a complimentary copy of the newly released chapbooks at the event. Free and open to the public. Registration is required at https://www.vsw.org/dec-2-in-this-moment-chapbook-launch-at-the-eastman-museum/.

•For a complete list of upcoming educational programs at Letchworth State Park, go to https:/on.ny. gov/3Yf3vUk.

Fundraisers

•Hilton High School Food Truck Rodeo is October 4 from 5 to 8 p.m., featuring 17 different trucks. Also, Girls on the Gridiron on Lebeau Field at 6:30 p.m. Admission $3. Proceeds from both events benefit student council.

•The Kendall Class of 2025 is holding a Can & Bottle Drive on Saturday, September 30, 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., in the back north parking lot at the High School, 16887 Roosevelt Highway.

•Bergen United Methodist Church Chicken BBQ is October 7 from 4:30 p.m. till gone. Drive-thru only event at 27 South Lake Avenue, Bergen. Reservations requested at 585-494-1312. Dinners are $14 each and include a half chicken, salt potatoes, beans, applesauce, and roll. Cash or check to Bergen UMC due at pick-up.

•Breakfast at Ferris-Goodridge Post #330 of the American Legion, 691 Trimmer Road, Spencerport, on Sunday, October 8, from 8 a.m. to noon. Cost is $10 for adults, $5 for children under 10. Basket raffle tickets also available, $5 for 15 tickets. Need not be present to win.

•Churchville-Chili Class of ‘24 Golf Tournament is Saturday, October 14 at Churchville Golf Course, 643 Kendall Road. Shotgun start at 9 a.m., registration 8 a.m. $300 per foursome includes 18 holes, cart, food, drink and raffles. To secure your spot email: mlevandowski@cccsd.org. Mail or drop off checks and cash to: 5786 Buffalo Road, Churchville, NY 14428. Checks payable to: CCHS Class of 2024.

•Aurora House is holding its Bountiful Baskets & Brunch Fundraiser on October 21, 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Pearce Church, 4322 Buffalo Road, North Chili. Brunch includes Victorian French Toast, ham, fruit, beverage and assorted desserts. Tickets are $28 until September 30, $30 beginning October 1, and can be purchased online at https://aurorahousewmc.com/baskets-brunch-2023/.

•Mainly Books, 24 Main Street, Hilton, is holding a DVD sale for all of September. Buy one DVD, get one free; over 1,000 titles to choose from. See store for details. Evening hours are Tuesday night till 7 p.m. Senior Day is the first Tuesday of the month. Proceeds support the Parma Public Library.

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

Government Meetings

•Chili: Library Board of Trustees – September 26, 6 p.m., at the new Community Center; Zoning Board of Appeals – September 26, 7 p.m., in the Town Hall Main Meeting Room.

•Churchville: Board of Trustees – September 25, 7 p.m., at 23 East Buffalo Street.

•Clarkson: Town Board – September 26, 6 p.m., at 3710 Lake Road.

•Hamlin: Conservation Board – September 25, 7 p.m.; Town Board – September 27, 7 p.m., at 1658 Lake Road.

•Riga: Conservation Board – September 25, 7 p.m.

•Sweden: Planning Board – September 25, 7 p.m. at 18 State Street; Town Board – September 26, 6 p.m., at Sweden Community Center, 4927 Lake Road.

Health/Help

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

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

•The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline offers 24/7 call, text, and chat access to trained crisis counselors who can help those experiencing suicidal, substance use, and/or mental health crises, or any other kind of emotional distress.

Historical

•Solving the Mysteries of Exile McBride presentation at the Seymour Library, 161 East Avenue, Brockport, on Thursday, September 28, from 6 to 7 p.m. Mike McBride will detail his struggles to solve the many mysteries surrounding his great-uncle, an internationally-known human rights crusader whose story had been lost to history until a DNA discovery two years ago. The event is free and open to the public.

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.; Digital Literacy of Rochester is at the library Mondays from noon to 3 p.m. providing tech help. Preschool storytime with Mrs. Carlson is every Monday at 10:30 a.m. with fun books, active songs, early literacy activities and playtime with friends. Genealogy Workshop is Tuesday, September 26, at 6 p.m. Book Club for adults is Wednesday, September 27, at 2 p.m. A representative from Assemblyman Steve Hawley’s office will be at the library on Wednesday, October 4, from noon to 2 p.m. Call 964-2320 to register for programs. Visit the library’s Facebook page or www.hamlinlibraryny.org for more information.

•Ogden Farmers’ Library, 269 Ogden Center Road, is open Monday 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Tuesday through Thursday 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., Friday and Saturday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (every third Friday opening at 10 a.m.). Story time every Tuesday and Friday at 10:15 a.m. Rotating registration-required kids events every Thursday from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.: Drawing Club (first Thurs.), LEGO Club (second Thurs.), ROCDOG Therapy Dog Visit (third Thurs.), Pokémon Trainers Club (fourth Thurs.). Find Adult and Teen events at OgdenLibrary.com, or on facebook. com/ogdenfarmerslibrary.

•Parma Public Library, 7 West Avenue, Hilton is holding the following events (no registration unless indicated): House Plant Care (ONLINE) – Monday, September 25, 7 to 8 p.m., presented by Cornell Cooperative Extension of Monroe County. Learn how to choose the best plants for your home and how to keep them happy and healthy while creating a stress-free environment for you. Please register to receive a link for this Zoom event. Bullet Journal Club – Tuesday, September 26, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., in the center of the library. Use provided markers, colored pencils, washi tape, and stencils to use to set up your journal or next month’s pages. Feel free to bring your own supplies. Weeds: What Are They Good For? – Tuesday, September 26, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., please register. Color Hilton-Parma Green will present on weeds and their hidden benefits for the environment. Wednesday All Ages Storytime – September 27, 10:30 a.m., recommended for ages 2 to 5, but all ages are welcome. Pre-K Skills Play Time – Wednesday, September 27, 11 a.m., children aged 3 to 5 with caregivers can practice Pre-K skills, develop early literacy components, explore sensory play, and more. NASA’s Missions to Mars – Wednesday, September 27, 2 to 3 p.m., registration appreciated. NASA has been sending missions to Mars for over 50 years, and now is exploring the Red Planet for possible signs of life in preparation for sending astronauts as soon as 2030. Today, the cameras of Curiosity and Perseverance are exploring the Marian landscape, collecting samples and paving the way for “Boots On Mars.” Presented by NASA ambassador and engineer Jim Porter. Tween Book Club – Friday, September 29, 4:30 to 5:30 p.m., for ages 8 to 12, please register. This month’s book is Chester Keene Cracks the Code by Kekla Magoon. 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. Comic Book Decoupage – Monday, September 25, 4 to 5 p.m. Celebrate National Comic Book Day by decoupaging some different items. House Plant Care* – Monday, September 25, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Zoom. Learn how to choose the best plants for your home and how to keep them happy and healthy while creating a stress-free environment for you. Presented by Cornell Cooperative Extension of Monroe County. Register at https://calendar. libraryweb.orgevent/11050336. Young Writers Creative Workshop – Wednesday, September 27, 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. All levels of experience are welcome at this creative writing program, where you can learn to craft your own poems, short stories, and more. Ancestry.com Solve a mystery or create one? – Thursday, September 28, 6 to 7 p.m. Mike McBride will discuss how Ancestry DNA testing found two long lost relatives and sent him on the adventure of his life. Paint by numbers* – Friday, September 29, noon to 2 p.m. Save the dates for the Fall Booksale: October 18 through 21.

Meetings

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

•Hamlin Morton Walker Board of Fire Commissioners holds a workshop meeting the fourth Thursday of the month (September 28) at 7 p.m. All meetings are held at the Hamlin Morton Walker Fire District Building, 1521 Lake Road, Hamlin.

School Boards

•Churchville-Chili CSD Board of Education meets Tuesday, September 26, at 139 Fairbanks Road, Churchville. Work Session at 6 p.m. in Professional Development Room A #3802. Regular Board Meeting at 7 p.m. in Administrative Board Room #3808.

Volunteer Opportunities

•Meals on Wheels is looking for volunteers to deliver meals to residents in the Chili area. Learn more at https://bit.ly/3L9jvmn or call 585-274-4385.

Sweden schedules fall brush pick-up

The Sweden Highway Department will conduct the annual fall brush pick-up Monday, October 23 through Friday, October 27. All brush must be placed at the roadside by 7 a.m. on October 23 and no sooner than October 13. Brush must be no longer than six feet and placed parallel to the road. This is a brush only pick-up. Use caution when placing brush near storm drains.

At times, homeowners have left

brush by the roadside outside of the pick-up dates. The highway department will not remove this brush. The homeowner will have to make other arrangements for its removal. Leaf vacuuming will soon begin in subdivisions and will continue as weather permits, usually until the first of December. For additional information, call the highway department at 637-3369.

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SUNY Brockport jumps 11 spots in US News & World Report rankings

SUNY Brockport has again been recognized for excellence by U.S. News & World Report . Brockport ranked No. 64 among regional universities in the north in the publication’s 2024 Best Colleges rankings, which were released September 18.

Brockport jumped 11 spots from its ranking a year ago and has risen 19 spots in the rankings since 2020.

“SUNY Brockport offers our students an outstanding educational experience at an affordable price — which is why we are welcoming one of our largest incoming classes of students this fall,” said Brockport President Heidi Macpherson. “I would like to thank our outstanding faculty and staff for all they do each day to make SUNY Brockport a great place for our students to learn.”

SUNY Brockport was also recognized as a best value (No. 63) in the northern region, reflecting the institution’s commitment to afford-

ability. Last fall, the University made a significant investment in its scholarship program as part of its ongoing commitment to access and affordability. Three out of four undergraduate students receive scholarships.

SUNY Brockport was also recognized in the following categories:

•Top Public Schools, Regional Universities North: No. 21

•Top Performers on Social Mobility (measures the extent schools enrolled and graduated students who received federal Pell Grants), Regional Universities North: No. 28

•Top Colleges for Veterans: No. 28

•Best Undergraduate Nursing Programs: No. 228

•Best Undergraduate Computer Science Programs: No. 287

•Best Undergraduate Psychology Programs: No. 355

•Best Undergraduate Business Programs: No. 453

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Survey reveals the state of work in NY

The New York State Department of Labor has released the results of its 2023 Workforce Development Survey, and workers continue to say that flexibility in their job is the number one priority, while attracting new employees and retaining current workers remain the top challenges for businesses.

The annual survey, which is done in partnership with Empire State Development and the New York State Business Council, started in 2021 as an effort to understand the needs of both workers seeking employment and employers in a post-pandemic economy. Gathering responses from over 2,400 businesses and 8,200 individuals, this survey is the most comprehensive survey available on the specific needs of businesses and job seekers statewide.

In the survey, businesses report they are struggling to attract workers and say that competition for a limited talent pool is driving the market. Attracting new workers, retaining current workers, fears of inflation and increased regulations on businesses are top concerns of employers in New York State. There is also a major need for skilled trades awareness and training.

For workers, paid time off, health insurance, and higher pay continue to remain high priorities, though this year, for the first time, “ability to work remotely full-time” is a top incentive job seekers desire. Workers have preference for online training, virtual workshops and job fairs, and one-onone career guidance. NYSDOL offers many of these services at no cost.

Recent NYSDOL efforts in workforce development, including a $350 million investment by Governor Hochul, are creating opportunities for workers looking to grow their skills and incomes in the competitive State economy. For workers looking to upskill and train in higher-paying industries and careers, they say lack of education, access to professional networks, and age discrimination remain recurring impediments, according to the survey.

Higher education and further skills development remain out of reach for

many workers, due to rising costs of schooling and time constraints of working other jobs. Job seekers are interested in advanced training in digital skills, driver certifications, and healthcare. NYSDOL offers free job search assistance in its 96 career centers, free upskilling and training through Coursera, and most recently launched the Northstar Digital Literacy Program, for employment seekers lacking digital literacy skills.

Many New Yorkers are actively seeking work in construction, retail trade, health care and social assistance, and other industries and services. Top positions employers are looking to fill include teachers, CDL drivers, and laborers.

Most businesses are looking to maintain or increase their physical footprint, signaling the need for a continued, active local workforce.

Three-quarters of businesses statewide report they are not considering implementing any form of digital automation. Despite fears of automation and Artificial Intelligence taking away jobs, the necessity for skilled workers in New York State remains.

Heather Mulligan, President and CEO of the Business Council of New York State said, “This survey highlights the struggles we as the leading business advocacy group, hear each day from our membership - there just are not enough skilled workers.

It’s critical that we help our state’s private sector employers find the talent they need to grow our state’s economy. Workforce Development programs and initiatives remain crucial in achieving this goal and The Business Council remains committed to fostering those programs.”

Read the full reports for job seekers (https://dol.ny.gov/system/files/ documents/2023/09/2023-job-seekersurvey-results.pdf) and businesses (https://dol.ny.gov/system/files/documents/2023/09/2023-business-workforce-survey-results.pdf) for more detailed response data and use the NY Labor Data page (https://dol. ny.gov/labor-data) for more access to real-time worker and employer data.

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antiques, art and collectibles discovery weekend at SUny Brockport

Robert Meringolo’s Antique Appraisers Road Show will be making a stop at SUNY Brockport on Saturday, October 14, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., in the University’s Seymour Union Ballroom, Residence Drive, Brockport.

The Antique Appraiser’s Road Show, based in the Albany area, is a group of expert appraisers in the fields of art, antiques and collectibles. Several of the experts have worked with famous auction houses, including Christies Auction House in New York City.

The public is invited to search their attics, closets, and storage lockers for “buried” treasures, as well as for those treasures hiding in plain sight. Such as that painting found at a garage sale years ago, or the pieces of China handed down from great-grandmother. The event offers everyone the opportunity to have their heirlooms and collectibles verbally analyzed and valued, including everything from paintings and sculptures, to coins, stamps, jewelry, toys, sports memo-

rabilia, ceramics, rugs, military and others. If there are too many objects to bring to the event, or if they are too large, appraisers may be contacted for on-site visits. Ample free and quick-access parking makes it easy to spend a relaxed and fulfilling day talking with experts while experiencing the thrill of potential discoveries.

Meringolo, an alumnus of SUNY Brockport who splits his time between the Albany area and Palermo, Italy, is always on the lookout for the next great discovery. “Important antique finds made during Roadshow events and on-site visits include a one-million-dollar Chinese Imperial Zitan chair, a Gustav Stickley corner cupboard, and a group of Japanese Surimono prints. Besides these treasures, many other surprises have been uncovered at all value levels, to the delight of the owners,” said Meringolo.

“One day I received a phone call from a woman in Colorado asking me about a painting she had, which had been signed

by Rockwell Kent, the noted artist from Ausable Chasm, right here in New York State. The woman wanted to know if the painting was an original and if it had any value. I asked her to send me a photo of the painting and artist signature, thinking the artwork was probably just a print. I was happily surprised to find that it was an original titled Moonlight Sleighride. So, during the height of the Covid pandemic, I boarded a plane to Colorado. The owner told me she had stored the painting in her closet for more than 40 years. It had been given to her as a thank-you gift for taking care of an elderly friend. The painting sold for several thousands of dollars, much to the delight of the owner.”

The fee for Roadshow appraisals is $7 per item up to $35, all additional item appraisals are free. All proceeds go directly to support the University’s Drake Memorial Library. The event is open to the public. No appointments are needed. Provided information

hilton-Parma Senior Center offers full slate of fall programming

Fall has arrived and the Hilton-Parma Senior Center invites the Hilton-Parma community to their programs and events that are year-round and available to anyone.

Dish with a Deputy is offered on Monday, October 2, from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Join Deputy Jonathan Payne from ZoneC of the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office for a chat and to get your questions answered. More dates will be scheduled for this program.

Evening Meals are typically held the third or fourth Wednesday of the month, with dinner being served at 4 p.m. and entertainment starting at 5 p.m. Doors open at 3:30 p.m., so attendees can save space with friends or make new ones. The cost for these dinners is $11 per person and the registration deadline is 9 a.m. the Monday before the meal. Attendees are encouraged to bring an item to donate to the Hilton Food Shelf as they are always in demand of non-perishables; this is optional, but greatly appreciated. Upcoming meals are:

•October 25 – Oktoberfest by Gary Simboli; Polish Sausage meal will be served and catered by Foster’s

•November 15 – Thanksgiving Meal; Turkey dinner will be served at Foster’s (taking residents only until November 1; if space still remains non-residents will be accommodated).

The Senior Center invites everyone to learn more about computers and technology. Classes are taught by Daniel Jones, an independent instructor provided by Monroe County to each Senior Center. Jones provides older adults with computer, internet and social networking skills to enhance their lives and keep them connected. His computer courses and seminars break down the barriers of fear and intimidation often associated with learning new technology, providing attendees with a greater understanding of the options and tools available through a patient, fun and easy-to-learn approach. Pre-registration is required to attend these free classes that will be held from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. on the following days:

•October 4 – What is Facebook?

•November 8 – Interest in Pinterest

•December 6 – The Right Computer 4 U.

death notices

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•Nichols, John M., died September 14, 2023 at age 61. He was predeceased by his parents, John R. and Donna Nichols; and his sister, Diane Collins. He is survived by his children, John (Jessica) Nichols and Ashley (Jeff) St. John; his grandchildren, Quinn, Harper, Paige, Tessa, Jeffrey, Michael, and Cameron; his brother-in-law, Wayne Collins; his nieces and nephews; his uncle, James (Sandy) Nichols; his aunts, Mary Ruggeri and Ruth Vito; and many cousins and friends. John was the current owner of Nichols Brothers Collision, a family owned repair shop, in the city of Rochester, that was started by his father and his father’s brothers. In his leisure, John enjoyed hunting deer, turkey, and pheasant, along with trap shooting.

John will be buried alongside his parents in Parma Union Cemetery at the convenience of the family. Donations in his memory can be made to the Verona Street Animal Society by mailing your gift to Rochester Animal Services, 184 Verona Street, Rochester, NY 14608. Arrangements entrusted to the Thomas E. Burger Funeral Home, Hilton.

Presenting with Pizza on Monday, October 16, features Bill Sauers of the Greece Historical Society talking about the Manitou Trolley. During the summer months from 1891 to 1925 an electric trolley ran from Charlotte to Manitou Beach. All but forgotten in this 21st century, it was the major transportation route for eight miles along the lakeshore. Learn about a fascinating time in the resort neighborhood of long ago and the legacy the trolley left behind. Copies of the book, Days 1891-1925, will be available for sale for $10 by cash or check. The program begins at 10:30 a.m. and is followed by a full pizza lunch. The cost is $5, which goes towards presenter fees. A suggested contribution of $3.50 towards lunch can be accepted on the day of the lunch, although any amount will be accepted, but not mandatory.

Chair Yoga with Sue promotes strength, flexibility, balance, and mindful attention. This approach uses the support and safety of a chair to adapt yoga positions. Breathing exercises and relaxation techniques will be offered. This class is suitable for all fitness levels. Classes are held on Tuesdays from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Upcoming sessions run October 24 through November 28 and December 5 through January 23. The cost is $38 per session.

New this season is a class called Better Balance also taught with Sue. This class will help participants stay mobile, strong, and steady on their feet. Balancing both sides and various parts of the body increases resilience, independence and postural stability, which can boost confidence. Receiving the benefits of balance practice can also improve overall well-being and prevent or minimize falls. This workshop will

provides transportation to and from a pre-selected destination for groceries, shopping, and lunch on your own afterwards. Destinations include Walmart, Aldi, Tops, Dollar Tree, Goodwill and more. Destinations are subject to change and the transportation fee is $2.

The Senior Center also offers lunches weekly on Tuesdays with a suggested donation of $3.50. Transportation can be provided for those in the Town of Parma. All meals are prepared by ABVI and reservations are required 10 days in advance. Cancellations sometimes occur, allowing attendance to be accommodated on shorter notice.

A calendar and menu can be emailed or picked up at the H-P Senior Center office along with a newsletter that outlines all activities. To register for any of these programs and for more information, contact the staff at the Hilton-Parma Recreation & Senior Center at 392-9030 or visit www.hprecreation.org.

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•Wilkinson, Mary “Gerry,” died September 2, 2023 at age 93. She was predeceased by her husband, Richard; her son, Rick Wilkinson; her beloved grandson, Chandler Dolan; and her siblings. She is survived by her children, Cathy (Clyde) Lundy, Eileen Santamour, Lisa (Bruce) Teall, Diane Gaylord (Danny Reed), and Christine (Alan) Fitzsimmons; her grandchildren, Kristin Galetta (Alex Bermudez), Danielle Lundy (Kevin McEntee), Michael (Amber) Rivera, Jackie Hilton (Allan Rathbun), Stefanie Rivera (Ryan Curry), Jenny (Roxy) Denton, Beth Nichols (Jesse Wood), Dan Teall, Megan (Chris) Dolan, Katie (Marc) Essenlohr, Dean Gaylord (Quintin Smith), Rachel (Adam) Stoneham, Darren Stanford (Brittany Grossman), Molly Wilkinson; her 16 great-grandchildren; and many nieces, nephews, and friends, including Judy, Irene, Robin, Margaret, Nadine, and Mary Ellen (her Steel Magnolias). Also, dear life-long friends, Ginny Watkins and Margie Graham. Mary was a devout member of the Catholic Church. She loved music and singing and played the piano, to the delight of friends and strangers alike. Her friends, staff, and “adopted family” at St. Ann’s will surely miss her spontaneous piano concerts.

A Funeral Mass was held September 22 at St. Ann’s Chapel, 1500 Portland Avenue, Rochester. A brief Graveside Service followed at Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Brockport. Contributions can be made to the Sisters of St. Joseph, 150 French Road, Rochester, NY 14618 in her memory.

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•Fraser, Robert “Bob” Bruce, (January 31, 1954-September 19, 2023). Robert Bruce Fraser was born in Brockport to Prescott Austin Fraser and Jean Isabelle Curts. Bob attended Churchville-Chili High School while studying Automotive Repair at WeMoCo. He worked as a carpenter at Eastman Kodak Company for almost 30 years. Bob was preceded in death by his father, Prescott and mother, Jean, sister-in-law Linda Fraser and brother-in-law Mark Kelso. He is survived by his children, Cindy (Mark) Fields, Jason (Holly) Fraser; grandchildren, Ethan (16), Natalie (16), Taylor (13), Henry (9), and Lucas (6); his brothers and sisters, Gloria (Jack) Richardson, Kenneth Fraser, Frederick (Sherry) Fraser, Kathy Malowsky, Joan Cronk, Deborah Kelso, Brian (Belinda) Fraser and Sue (Jeff) Bowman. Bob is also survived by his former wife, Cathy Fraser. Bob was a beloved father and grandfather and always the life of the party. He was an active member of the Brockport Elks Lodge 2110 and charter member of the Elks Riders. He loved to spend his spare time riding his motorcycle with his fellow Elks, and restoring classic cars.

Visitation was held September 22 at Walker Brothers Funeral Home, Spencerport. Donations in his memory can be made to The Brockport Elks Lodge 2110, 4400 Sweden Walker Road, Brockport, NY 14420.

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•Cater, Hilda H., died September 16, 2023 at age 97. Predeceased by her husband of 69 years, Charles, and two sisters Margaret Kelsey and Elsie Wright. She is survived by son Steve; grandchildren Donald, Danny and Angelyn; several great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews; and dear friends Sue Klafehn, Pat Suhr, Robin Schepler, Linda Hofer, Rhett King and Craig and Dona Hazen.

A private viewing for family and close friends was held September 21 at the Fowler Funeral Home Inc., Brockport. Interment will be held privately. Contributions can be made to the Concordia Lutheran Church, 1769 Kendall Road, Kendall, NY 14476 in her memory.

The Manitou Trolley will be the subject of Presenting with Pizza on Monday, October 16. File photo.

Clarkson Historical Society to host presentation

The Clarkson Historical Society will host anthropologist Dr. Charles Edwards as he presents “How the Bubonic Plague of the 1300s Reverberates Today” on Tuesday, October 3, at 7 p.m. in the Clarkson Academy.

Dr. Edwards will speak about the “Black Death” (Bubonic Plague) pandemic that killed between 75 and 200 million people across Europe, North Africa and the Near East in the mid 1300s. Most people today are aware

of the horrors of the plague, but few are aware of how it launched a series of cultural, religious, social, political, and economic changes that ultimately made the modern world possible. He will conclude with the plague’s implications for today’s pandemics.

The Clarkson Academy is located at 8343 West Ridge Road. The talk is free and open to the public. Provided information

Event honors the history of Parma’s Sage-Knapp Cemetery

On September 16, members of the Parma Hilton Historical Society presented an event to honor the historic Parma Sage-Knapp Cemetery, located on the Parma side of Parma-Clarkson Townline Road, just north of Peck Road. The Parma Hilton Historical Society and the Parma Public Library arranged the event, and 45 people attended.

Assistant Village of Hilton Historian Amanda Dudley researched many of the names of the individuals buried in the cemetery. For years, the cemetery, as well as five others in the Parma area, were long forgotten, overgrown with weeds and briars, and neglected. In 1976, during the Bicentennial of the United States, an effort was made to clean them up, but again, as years went by, stones fell over, and the weeds took hold. In 2006, Parma resident John Toal decided to restore this cemetery, and part of this event was to honor him for his research and work. John represented Hastings Bender, a prominent Rochester lawyer interred in the cemetery.

Amanda Dudley represented Nancy Sage Pier Hiler, once Parma’s oldest resident. She died in 1932 at age 100 cemetery before it ceased use. Others represented were a Revolutionary War veteran whose son, a veteran of the War of 1812, was buried next to him and his grandson, a veteran of the Civil War; a village blacksmith; another Civil War veteran; and other individuals of particular historical interest.

The intersection of Parma Clarkson Townline Road and Parma Center Road was once known as Knapp’s Corners.

There are six historic cemeteries in Parma, which the Historical Society’s efforts work to research, preserve, and educate for public appreciation.

The Sage-Knapp cemetery event was the third in a series of six. Next year’s event location will be forthcoming. Funds for these endeavors come

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John Foster representing Civil War Veteran Hiram Sage.

Pets and their owners gathered at Hilton Baptist Church on September 9 to receive a blessing from Pastor Dan. After personal interaction with each pet and it’s owner, Pastor Dan offered a blessing and a collar tag keepsake. Visitors also enjoyed crafters, trunk sale vendors, hot dog lunch, lemonade and a opportunity to meet goats from Marilyn’s Learning Farm. Provided information and photos.

8th Annual Spirits of Spencerport Ghost Walk

Fri., Oct. 13 • Sat., Oct. 14

Tour times starting at 6:45 p.m. each night. Enjoy an eerie stroll through the Village of Spencerport being visited by ghosts of the past. Hear stories true and not so true. Event takes place regardless of weather. Not appropriate for young children or pets. Some hills and uneven surfaces are included on the route. Walk is approximately one hour. Price $5 per person and reservations and advance payments are required. Meet at the Canal Depot and Museum at 16 East Ave., Spencerport.

Don’t Miss It!!

Tickets will be available to purchase on the Ogden Historical Society’s website ogdenhistoricalsociety.org

on Sept. 13 or at https://bisesqui2017.yapsody.com/event/ index/782651/spirits-of-spencerport-2023

Casey Kosiorek’s Opening Day message about building an organizational culture that puts people first and provides a sense of safety and belonging. Together with FaCS teachers Anna Murrer and Megan Peterson, they created a “table” across several bulletin boards outside of their classrooms and had students write their recipes for success on paper plates. “Incorporating the recipe idea supports our health sciences curriculum and goal setting,” said Drexler. “These students are our family, and we want our classrooms to be their comfort zone where they feel a sense of belonging.” Provided information and photo.

Chili American Legion Auxiliary installs new officers

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The Chili American Legion Auxiliary Unit 1830 installed new officers for 2023-2024. They are (l-r): seated – 1st Vice President Janice Bueg, President Sharon Beeke, 2nd Vice President Melody Wasko; standing – Chaplain Karen Mc Kernan, Sargent at Arms Karen Hermance, Secretary Cheryl Corke, and Treasurer Nicole Booth These officers are responsible for facilitating the operations of the Auxiliary and are looking forward to supporting veterans through many activities throughout the year. Provided information and photo.

Grocery Run benefits Food Cupboard at First Presbyterian Church of Chili

This year, The First Presbyterian Church of Chili’s Food Cupboard will be participating in the Grocery Run. The Grocery Run is an event sponsored by the Third Presbyterian Church of Rochester to benefit area Food Cupboards. There are a variety of runs and walks to select from; however, the First Presbyterian Church of Chili’s Food Cupboard Team has chosen to sponsor the Virtual Run/ Walk. When one signs up for the Virtual Run/Walk, they can choose any distance to run, bike, walk or stroll, and can complete this event anytime, anywhere between November 3 and 5. If you are not a runner or walker,

you can still go to the team’s website and donate any amount of money you feel comfortable in contributing to the Cupboard. The registration fee for the Virtual Run/Walk is $30, all of which will go to the Food Cupboard to help cover food expenses.

The First Presbyterian Church of Chili’s Food Cupboard is a drive-thru Cupboard that is open from 10 to 11 a.m. on the third Saturday of each month. It serves between 70 to 80 households and feeds between 200 to 300 people in and around the Chili community. The Food Cupboard offers both small and large families non-perishable items as well as fresh produce, eggs, and meat.

Those wishing to participate can go to https://chili-presbyterian.org and follow the directions for registering for the race and/or making a donation.

Those who register by midnight on October 9, will receive their preferred size, super-soft performance-fabric commemorative race t-shirt. Ladies’ shirts are fitted and run about two sizes smaller than the typical unisex. It is recommended that ladies order one or two sizes up.

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Opinion

Town Boards respond differently to their residents

It’s almost election time again and time to evaluate the success or failure of your elected officials.

In the summer issue of the Town of Riga newsletter, Supervisor O’Brocta reported that at their Town Board meeting in May, the Riga Town Board denied the application to rezone land for a proposed solar energy farm. “Among the reasons for the denial, the proposed project was in conflict with the future land use map in their comprehensive plan, in keeping with the character of the area it was proposed in, and not in the best interest of the community overall.”

“The complexities of ensuring updates to the local Town Code comply with state requirements, and (just as important) properly reflect the vision our residents have for how Riga will grow and look in the future, make this an extremely time-consuming process.”

When It's Time to Move

As your life circumstances change, your housing needs may also change. For example, when your children leave for college or move out on their own, it may be time to re-examine your current housing situation, Perhaps a smaller yard or fewer square feet may make sense as your lifestyle evolves. Or maybe a larger parcel in a quieter neighborhood could keep you busy with gardening.

When it is time to sell your home in the Greater Rochester area or to purchase a new one, the first step is to contact a professional Realtor to discuss your situation. What is your home worth? Would it be better to sell it now or keep the house and rent it out? What cost effective fix-ups should you make before marketing the property?

If you are moving to a new city, how can you contact a Realtor to introduce you to the community and help you find the perfect new home in a neighborhood that meets your needs? We can help you contact a Realtor anywhere in the country to help you feel more secure in your move. Realtors are professionals whose experience and expertise can make your transition as smooth as possible. For professional real estate advice, give me a call, Mary Lobene at 585-734-3362.

It is unfortunate that all Town Boards do not have the same respect for its residents. As many of you are aware, Chili has recently rezoned land in North Chili from single-family residential to multi-family residential (with a potential 20 units to be built on the site that previously contained one house), ignoring 400+ neighborhood signatures against the rezoning, as well as ignoring Chili’s 2030 Comprehensive Plan.

If you feel that the current elected officials do not represent your views and values, there is an option. Linda Schmalfuss, a 48-year resident of North Chili, is a write-in candidate for Chili Town Council this November 7. You can check out her Facebook page at Linda Schmalfuss Campaign or her website, SchmalfussforChiliCouncil.com to learn more about her and her vision for Chili.

Gail Duell

North Chili

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Rochester Philharmonic at St. Theodore’s Church

In celebration of the 100th anniversary of its parish, St. Theodore’s Church will be hosting the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra on Wednesday, October 4, at 7 p.m. The RPO is also celebrating its 100th anniversary this season, so it’s a double celebration. The concert is free and open to the public.

St. Theodore’s Church is located at 168 Spencerport Road, and there is plenty of parking space available. All are welcome.

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Elmgrove UMC celebrates 195 years

Spencerport Rotary welcomes new members

The Spencerport Rotary Club recently welcomed three new members. Pictured are (l-r): Past President Colleen Farley, who inducted the new members; Harry Sotomayor of Fuse Creations, sponsored by Simon Devenish; Cory Grant of Graves Bros. Home Improvement, sponsored by Colleen Farley; and Lyndy Branton of M&T Bank, sponsored by Colleen Farley. Provided information and photo.

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NAPA – 380 South Union St.

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Ogden Senior Center – 200 South Union St.

Ogden Town Hall – 269 Ogden Center Rd.

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Byrne Dairy – 5550 Brockport-Spencerport Rd.

Brockport Diner – 11 Erie St.

Crosby’s – 4614 Lake Rd.

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Hamlin Library – 1680 Lake Rd.

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Hamlin Town Hall – 1658 Lake Rd.

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Akley Apartments – 17179 4th Section Rd.

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Crosby’s – 35 State St.

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Murray Superette – 16573 Ridge Rd.

Woodside Court Apartments – 121 W. Albion St.

Kendall-Kent Area

Crosby’s – 16825 Roosevelt Hwy.

Schwenk’s Winery – 1456 Bills Rd.

The Greece Historical Society is hosting a presentation, “Bringing Kids and Historians Together,” by Toni Stevens-Oliver and Vicki Masters Profitt on Tuesday, October 10, 7 p.m., at the Greece CSD Transportation & Support Service Facility, 1790 Latta Road.

In this presentation, teacher Toni Stevens-Oliver and historian Vicki Masters Profitt will describe the partnership they have built over the last several years. Using Project Based Learning (PBL), they collaborated on guiding students in creating books or websites that talk about the history of their town, Pittsford. Using primary source documents, students research, write, and illustrate their work, which

is then published with fanfare for the community to enjoy.

Toni Stevens-Oliver is a fourthgrade teacher at Thornell Road School in Pittsford. She is also the vice president of her hometown historical society in Canisteo. Her passion is local history and working with students to tell the stories of their community.

Vicki Masters Profitt is a fifth generation Rochesterian, whose enthusiasm for cemeteries was the impetus for her career as an historian. Vicki serves as deputy town historian in Pittsford and is also employed by the Perinton Historical Society as director of the Fairport Museum. The presentation is free and open to the public.

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sports & recreation

In October, the Elmgrove United Methodist Church will be celebrating 195 years of being an integral part of our local community. The original church was established in 1828 on Elmgrove Road, just south of the canal. It was a way station for the local area, where people on horseback (or carriage) could gather to meet as a community and also worship together. The community was a rural, but within 20 years, it outgrew this meeting place, and a new church was built on the southwest corner of Elmgrove and Spencerport Road, along with establishing a church cemetery. The church continued to flourish, and was host to many community activities, meals and picnics, fundraisers and meetings. In 1904, the church suffered a massive fire and was totally destroyed, but was rebuilt very quickly on the same plot of land. By the mid 1960s, the decision was made that the congregation had grown so much that a larger building was needed. Thanks to several acres of property donated by a church family, the new church was built at 1500 Spencerport Road, just a short distance east from the original church. This is where the church remains today. Elmgrove UMC has a long history of being involved in local community outreach, as well as national and global missions. The church membership will celebrate this special 195th birthday with a party on October 15. Elmgrove UMC looks forward to many more years of being a vital part of the Gates, Greece and Spencerport community. To learn more about the church, call 585-247-4973 and speak with Pastor Jeff Aiosa.

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Scorse completes NYSGA major sweep with Senior Amateur

Add another silver trophy to the collection as Churchville resident Jim Scorse won his fourth individual men’s state title at the 66th NYSGA Men’s Senior Amateur on Yahnundasis Golf Club in New Hartford, NY on September 13.

The 58-year-old from Stafford Country Club, tied the tournament low score with a 2-under 69 as he started the day one-stroke behind the lead. He was the only player to finish below par, with a two-day total of 3-under 139.

While his first round was solid with very little errors, Scorse seemed to be more comfortable on the greens on Wednesday. He sank three birdies on his front nine and collected nine straight pars on his way back in, forcing the field to chase him. He took advantage of the par 5s on the front, Nos. 6 and 9 with birdies during both rounds.

“Getting it done here at Yahnunda-

sis, a (Walter) Travis course, is very special to me,” said Scorse about winning at such a special club. “This place is definitely a course where you need to hit good shots and play good golf and basically what I tried to do today.”

This was a tournament that the twotime (2013 & 2016) Men’s Mid-Am, and 2005 Men’s Amateur champion certainly had circled. With the victory, he joins three NYSGA Hall of Famers, John Baldwin, Alan Foster, and Don Allen as the only players to win all three individual men’s state titles since the Mid-Am was added to the NYSGA schedule in the 1980s.

“It’s definitely one that I wanted to get,” said Scorse. “I’m 58 and can’t go on forever playing good golf so getting it done now and not waiting till I’m 65 is pretty good.”

Scorse made his Senior Amateur debut in 2022 and finished T29.

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Gymnast Simone Biles wins August 2023 Hickok Belt® Award

Professional gymnast Simone Biles has been named the Hickok Belt ® Award winner for August 2023. Voting was conducted by a select panel of members of the National Sports Media Association (NSMA). The voters selected the elite gymnast on her historic record breaking eighth National Championship. On August 27, 2023, Biles became the first gymnast to win eight All-Around Titles at the U.S. Gymnastics Championships, ahead of Leanne Wong and Shilese Jones. She scored a massive 15.400

on her floor routine. Biles broke the record of Al Jochim who won seven titles on a national level, his last one in 1933. The 26-year-old American superstar is also the oldest woman to win a title and is the all-time winningest American gymnast.

Other finalists for August in order of how the NSMA ranked them included: Mookie Betts (baseball), Noah Lyles (track & field), Olga Carmona (soccer), Viktor Hovland (golf), Sha’Carri Richardson (track & field), Freddy Peralta (baseball), Coco Gauff

(tennis), Max Verstappen (auto racing) and Chris Buscher (auto racing).

Biles’ selection as the Hickok Belt® Award winner for August recognizes her as “the best of the best” in professional sports for the month. It also makes her the sixth candidate eligible to receive the 2023 overall award, joining Carlos Alcaraz, Nikola Jovic, Jon Rahm, Mikaela Shiffrin, Damian Lillard and other finalists throughout the year based on NSMA voting.

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

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Jim Scorse won the NYSGA Men’s Senior Amateur.

politically speaking

Hawley responds to background check provision going into effect

Assemblyman Steve Hawley (R,C-Batavia) recently criticized New York state’s new ammunition background check mandate. Beginning September 13, a background check is required prior to the purchase of firearm, rifle or shotgun ammunition and the responsibility for initiating NICS background checks for firearm, rifle or shotgun purchases has shifted to the State Police. Gun dealers and licensed ammunition sellers must now contact the State Police online to

process these background checks, which include an additional fee. An automated phone system is expected to be active sometime next month.

“This new mandate from the state government is yet another attempt to infringe on the rights of law-abiding citizens of New York,” said Hawley. “Policies like this are pushing New Yorkers out of our state and putting our small businesses in a difficult situation. Already we are seeing business

owners reporting hours-long wait times for background check approvals. Businesses would never do things this way on their own and the state is now forcing them to operate in this new inefficient and confusing system,” continued Hawley.

“While this mandate is currently in effect, I will not stand for our rights being chipped away at piece by piece. I would encourage anyone who has questions to go through the proper avenues and contact the state police

so that they can properly navigate this new regulation. As your assemblyman, I will continue to fight for your rights and reverse disastrous policies like this.”

For any questions or concerns about this new background check provision, contact the New York State Police directly either by phone, 1-877-NYS-NICS, or email, nysnics@ troopers.ny.gov.

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Legal Notice Village of Spencerport Notice of Public Hearings

The Village of Spencerport Board of Trustees will be holding a public hearing on Wednesday, October 4, 2023, Village Office; 27 West Avenue; Spencerport NY at 7:00 PM to consider the following Local Law:

Introductory Local Law 2-2023 “A Local Law to Amend Chapter 280 Streets and Sidewalks of the Code of the Village of Spencerport

Copies of all Introductory Local Laws are available for review at the Village Office 27 West Avenue during the hours of 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. M-F or at www.vil.spencerport.ny.us

Respectfully submitted by:

Jacqueline Sullivan Village Clerk

Legal Notice Town of Clarkson Cancellation of Public Hearing Local Law #5-2023

TAKE NOTICE, that the Town Board of the Town of Clarkson has CANCELLED the public hearing that had been scheduled at the Town Hall, 3710 Lake Road, Clarkson, New York on September 26, 2023 at 6:00 p.m., on Introductory Local Law No. 5 of the Year 2023, entitled A LOCAL LAW TO ESTABLISH A TEMPORARY MORATORIUM ON CERTAIN LAND DEVELOPMENT APPLICATIONS THAT ARE PENDING OR MAY SUBSEQUENTLY BE FILED WITH THE TOWN OF CLARKSON.

This CANCELLATION is to allow the new Town Board members to familiarize themselves with the details of the proposed legislation.

Dated: September 20, 2023

By order of the Clarkson Town Board

Susan Henshaw Town Clerk

Legal Notice Town of Clarkson Notice of Public Hearing

Notice is hereby given that the Planning Board will hold their meeting at the Clarkson Town Hall, 3710 Lake Road, Clarkson, New York Tuesday, October 3rd, 2023, at 7:00pm to consider the following Application.

Applicant: Robert Stein

Property Owner: Robert Stein

Property Address: 2363 & 2371 Ireland Road

Tax ID: 041.020-01-37.1 & 041.020-01-37.2

Acres: 8.29

Requesting to combine the properties 2363 and 2371 Ireland Rd.

All interested parties will be given the opportunity to be heard. Application is on file in the Town Clerks Office. Maps and information are available at the Town Hall’s Building Department for viewing.

By order of the Planning Board of the Town of Clarkson.

Dated 9/20/2023.

Kevin Moore Building Department

Legal Notice Town of Hamlin

Hamlin Planning Board

Monday, October 2, 2023 7:00 p.m.

Pursuant to Section 274a and 276 of Town Law as amended and the Town of Hamlin Zoning Code, the Hamlin Planning Board will hold a Public Hearing on Monday, October 2, 2023 at 7:00 p.m. at the Hamlin Town Hall located at 1658 Lake Road, Hamlin for the following:

PUBLIC HEARING

SPECIAL USE PERMIT –

SINGLE APARTMENT IN A

SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLING LAURA SPALTY 2898 ROOSEVELT HIGHWAY

Application of Laura Spalty, owner, Laura Spalty, seeking a Special Use Permit for a Single Apartment in a Single Family to include 2 bedrooms. This is in the C-GB (Commercial General Business) Zoning District. Tax account # 021.03-1-24.

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

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

Dated: September 19, 2023

Chairperson Chris Schlieter Hamlin Planning Board

Legal Notice Town of Kendall Notice of Public Hearing

Notice is hereby given that a public hearing will be held by the Zoning Board of Appeals of the Town of Kendall on Tuesday, October 10, 2023 at 7:00 p.m. at the Kendall Town Hall, 1873 Kendall Road, to consider the application of James A. Bonafini, Jr., 16571 Banner Beach Road, Tax ID #10.11-1-15.1. Applicant seeks a variance for a new 24’x 40’ accessory structure. Seeking relief from Article V, Section 265-28 F-6 (c) 1) For second detached garage accessory structure. 2) For combined square footage of 152 sq. ft. above allowed 1200 sq. ft. Total square footage of both accessory structures will be 1,352 Sq. ft. The property is zoned Waterfront Residential (WR). All persons wishing to speak will be heard at this time. A copy of the application is available for review at the Town of Kendall Clerks Office.

By order of Chair. Patrick Bolton Zoning Board of Appeals

Legal Notice

Town of Parma

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT PURSUANT

TO SECTION 276 OF TOWN LAW AS AMENDED, A PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD BY THE PARMA PLANNING BOARD ON October 2, 2023 AT 7:00 PM IN THE PARMA TOWN HALL, 1300 HILTON PARMA CORNERS ROAD, HILTON, NEW YORK FOR THE PURPOSE OF CONSIDERING THE FOLLOWING:

1) Robert and Jackie Bonfiglio, Applicant of 5303 West Ridge Rd.

The applicant is requesting preliminary site plan approval for 1 lot. The property is located on the south side of West Ridge Rd and approximately 900’ east of Trimmer Road. The total area of the property is approximately 69 acres. A single family home with a garage is proposed in accordance with current zoning regulations.

All persons will be heard at this time.

Interested parties may obtain further information by calling 392-9449 or by inspecting the project file in the Parma Town Hall during normal business hours.

Parma Planning Board

Legal Notice

Town of Riga

Dear Property Owner, 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, October 2, 2023 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:

1. APPLICATION by Alesha Chambers, Estates of Hope LLC, for SITE PLAN APPROVAL. The applicant proposes construction of a 16-bed Licensed Adult Home on a 2.39 parcel. The property is located at 410 Riga Mumford Rd, Churchville, NY 14428. The property is zoned Rural/ Agricultural. Tax Account No. 170.03-1-20.122

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 and 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Dated: September 15, 2023

Nicole Wohlers Secretary – Town of Riga Planning Board

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:

October 5, 2023 at 7:00 pm to consider the following applications:

PUBLIC HEARING:

Appeal of Kevin Kelly of 11 Kress Hill Drive, Spencerport, NY 14559 for (2) area variances to construct a 14’ x 40’ (560 sq ft) accessory structure approximately 22’ high whereas the maximum land coverage for accessory structures is 1% which is 192 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 five (5) 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 # 117.03-1-54

Respectfully Submitted, Sue Duggan, Zoning Board of Appeals Secretary

Hope Hall’s Toast For Hope Gala honors Mark and Maureen Davitt

On Saturday, October 7, Hope Hall will hold its Annual Toast for Hope Gala at Irondequoit Country Club starting at 6 p.m. The theme for this year’s signature fundraiser is “Kentucky Derby.”

Attendees will enjoy dinner, music by Moondance Band and dancing, plus a live and online auction. This event contributes toward helping the school raise $3 million annually. Funds raised ensure that students who need Hope Hall’s Dolce Method of Learning Mastery® can attend, regardless of their family’s ability to pay.

This year’s gala will celebrate taking the final steps in the completion of the Hope for Tomorrow Campaign, a comprehensive campaign driving the expansion and renovation of the school, as well as enhancing programming for students. Hope Hall will honor Mark and Maureen Davitt with the Robert W. August Inspiring Hope Award. This award is given to an individual or individuals whose dedication and generosity have made a powerful difference in the lives of Hope Hall students and their families.

Mark and Maureen are committed to helping some of the most vulnerable members of our society and have dedicated time and resources to making a difference in the Greater Rochester community and beyond. They were initially introduced to Hope Hall in 2020 and quickly became some of the students’ most dedicated advocates. Their significant support of the Hope

Maureen and Mark Davitt

for Tomorrow Campaign, including a naming gift for the school’s expanded Woodworking Center and support of student scholarships, allowed Hope Hall to double the size of its woodworking center and provided support for students who learn differently to access the type of education they need and deserve. Their care and generosity has inspired hope in the entire Hope Hall Community.

The Emcee for the evening will be Jennifer Johnson, a former journalist and news anchor, who is now Director of Family & Community Outreach at UR Medicine Golisano Children’s Hospital, where she is making a positive impact on the lives of families with health-compromised children. Limited seating is still available for the Toast for Hope Gala. To make reservations or for details of the evening, visit https://hopehall.org/toastfor-hope-gala/.

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OFC Creations presents Newsies

OFC Creations Theatre Center, 3450 Winton Place, Brighton, presents performances of Newsies on Friday, September 29, through Sunday, October 1. Hunter Ekberg directs the production which features OFC’s pre-professional teens and professional adult performers. The show is appropriate for all ages

Set in turn-of-the century New York City, Newsies is the rousing tale of Jack Kelly, a charismatic newsboy and leader of a band of teenaged “newsies” who strike against unfair conditions.

Based on the 1992 motion picture and inspired by a true story, Newsies

features a Tony Award-winning score by Alan Menken and Jack Feldman and a book by Tony Award winner Harvey Fierstein. It features the songs “Carrying the Banner,” “Seize the Day,” and “Santa Fe.”

Performances are September 29 at 7:30 p.m., September 30 at 3 and 7:30 p.m., and October 1 at 3 p.m. Tickets are $15 per audience member and are available at OFCCreations.com/tickets or by calling 585-667-0954. Tickets also can be purchased in person at OFC’s The Old Farm Cafe during all public hours. Provided information

Batavia Cemetery Association Halloween Candlelight Ghostwalk

The Batavia Cemetery Association will hold its annual Halloween Candlelight Ghostwalk on Saturday, October 21. Enjoy some spooky fun on a ghost walk through the Historic Batavia Cemetery on Harvester Avenue to meet the famous and infamous movers and shakers who not only shaped and influenced the City of Batavia, but the United States and the world.

The guided tour on candlelit paths will bring guests to hear men and women, who, for various reasons, held great power and exerted great influence in their day, were victims of tragic events, or both. Confederate Major Philemon Tracy, one of the few Confederate officers buried in the north; surveyor and land developer of western New York Joseph Ellicott, a man of great power and great flaws; and William Morgan, who disappeared and was allegedly murdered before he could reveal the secrets of the Masons, will tell their stories.

Listen to Utopian socialist Albert Brisbane; Mary Elizabeth Wood, the first librarian at the Richmond Memorial Library and founder of the first library school in China; and Dr. Martha Morgan, compassionate doctor who spent most of her professional life working at the State Lunatic Hospital in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.

Meet Civil War General John H. Martindale, and maltster and brewer Eli Fish. Shipping and railroad magnate Dean Richmond and his wife Mary will greet guests in their mausoleum on the last stop of the tour.

Tours begin at 7 p.m. and run every fifteen minutes until 8:45 p.m. Admission is $15. Reservations are required. Proceeds benefit the upkeep and restoration of the cemetery. For more information, or to make reservations, go to bataviacemetery.org.

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Shipping and railroad magnate Dean Richmond and his wife Mary will greet guests in their mausoleum. Photo by Howard Owens.

Area Worship Services

ELMGROVE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

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

FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH BROCkPORT NY

A congregation that Loves God, loves others and serves the world! Join us on Sunday mornings at 10:00 a.m. Coffee and fellowship following worship. 35 State Street, Brockport, NY 14420, (585) 637-3780. Email: fpcbrockportoffice@gmail.com. Website: www.fpcbrockport.org. Handicap accessible. Hearing loop available. Everyone is welcome to join our church family!

FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

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CHILI

Our little white church on the hill, 3600 Chili Avenue, is off and running, with God cheering us on! Pastor Brandi and our Church Family extend a warm welcome to all who come. We’d love to have you join us for worship, Sundays, 10 AM, a family friendly service, either in person or virtually via live-stream or recording ((URL) https://www.facebook.com/firstpreschili/ live/. Our adventures will continue with our Sept.10 kickoff Sunday, our celebration of Sabbatical Experiences Oct. 15, later in the month, a journaling activity, a Mission Project honoring our Veterans & First Responders, learning more about what good things we want to take with us, what needs to change, and what we want to look like as we cross a threshold in our faith, from our Renewal time to Reflection. Youth Groups, Music Opportunities, Mission Trips, Season Teams, and Community Outreach, including our Food Cupboard (third Saturday of each month, 10 to 11:30 AM), are a few programs we offer to enrich our faith. In need of prayer or counsel, call or email the church office: 585-889-9896 or fpc3600@gmail. com. Handicapped accessible. Website: chili-presbyterian.org.

HILTON BAPTIST CHURCH

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

HILTON

UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

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

LIFEQUEST COMMUNITY CHURCH

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

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

MORTON BAPTIST CHURCH

1152 County Line Road, Hamlin, NY 14464. Church phone 585-6598459, email mortonbaptistchurch@yahoo.com. Pastor: Steven M Worrall, email pastorsteve712@gmail.com, cell 585-354-9779. Sunday Worship

10:30am. Sunday school is held during church service. Adult Bible Study is held on Wednesdays at noon, Choir practice at 4:30pm Wednesdays. Youth Group meets on Friday nights from 7 to 9pm. Our building is handicap accessible and visitors are welcome.

OGDEN PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

Our purpose is: “To equip ourselves and others to be disciples of Christ as we seek God’s will for our church and beyond.” Sunday worship is at 10AM live in our sanctuary, as well as livestreamed on Zoom and Facebook Live. Bible Studies, Youth Group, Sunday School and outreach are available to all. Contact the church for more information and for links: ogdenpresbyterian@gmail.com; www.ogdenpresbyterian.org; 585-3526802; 2400 South Union Street, Spencerport.

PARMA CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP CHURCH

39 Hovey Street, Hilton, (585) 615-6383, www.PCFMinistries.com, Facebook: Parma Christian Fellowship Church. Rev. Dr. Myke Merrill. Worship Services: Saturday 5:00PM, Sunday 10AM. Family Midweek: Wednesday

6:30PM – Kids Club, TurningPoint Teens, Adult Bible Discussion Group. Nursery School: Parma Kids Preschool and Child Care Center, 39 Hovey Street, Hilton. School Phone: (585) 392-5792.

PEARCE CHURCH

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

THE POTTER’S HOUSE

CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP CHURCH

4756 Lake Road South, Suite 7, Brockport, NY 14420 Website: Brockportphchurch.com Phone: 585-943-1719 Services: Sunday at 10:30 am and 6 pm; Thursday at 7 pm.

SPENCERPORT ASSEMBLY OF GOD

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

SPENCERPORT BIBLE CHURCH

1948 North Union Street, Spencerport. Phone: 585-352-1241 We have a new interim pastor! Pastor Domenic Danesi, of Rescue and Revive Ministries. We invite you to visit us Sunday mornings as we worship through music, studying the Bible, and fellowship with coffee and cookies. Our main worship service at 10:45am is family integrated - All are welcome to join. Adult Bible Studies starts at 9:30am. Wednesday: Bible Study over Zoom - 7pm. Visit our website or check out our Facebook page for more information. spencerportbiblechurch.org

SPENCERPORT FIRST CONGREGATIONAL

UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST

Promoting the Christian way of life through service and stewardship to the community and the world. Look for the white steeple at 65 Church Street in downtown, Spencerport NY 14559. (585) 352-3448. Rev. Michael Sloan. We provide worship, educational and mission opportunities for children, youth, and adults. Worship services are Sundays at 10am live on Facebook and on site in our sanctuary. Worship is followed by Coffee Hour in Fellowship Hall. Sunday School for ages 4 and up is also available during service. Handicap accessible. Email: info@spencerportucc. org. Website: www.spencerportucc.org. Facebook: Spencerport UCC.

ST. CHRISTOPHER’S CHURCH

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

ST. GEORGE’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH

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

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

ST. JOHN LUTHERAN CHURCH

Pastor Chris Bode. 1107 Lake Road West Fork, Hamlin, NY 14464, 585-964-2550. Sunday Services: 8:30 AM & 11 AM; 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. JOHN THE EVANGELIST CHURCH

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

ST. LEO’S CATHOLIC CHURCH

110 Old Hojack Lane, Hilton, 392-2710, www.stleohilton.org. Fr. Joseph Catanise. Daily Mass is celebrated: Monday 5:30 PM; Tuesday-Thursday 8:30 AM; Friday Communion Service 8:30 AM. Every Wednesday: Eucharistic Adoration 9 AM to 8 PM. Weekend Schedule: Saturday Confession 3:30-4:30 PM; Rosary 4:30 PM; Mass 5 PM (live-streamed).

Sunday: Mass 8 AM, 10:30 AM, 6 PM; Adult Bible Study 11:45 AM. First Saturday Mass at 8:30 AM. All are welcome. Handicapped accessible.

ST. MARY’S CHURCHST. MARk’S CHURCH

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

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

ST. PAUL LUTHERAN CHURCH & SCHOOL

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

TRINITY LUTHERAN CHURCH & PRE-SCHOOL

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

UNION CONGREGATIONAL

UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST

14 North Main Street, Churchville. A warm welcome awaits you at Union Church.Join us on Sunday mornings at 10 am, watch us live stream on Facebook, or find us on soundcloud.com/ucc-churchville. No matter where you are on your journey, you are welcome here. We are an open and affirming church and invite all. Food distribution for local families in need on the fourth Wednesday of each month from 4-5 pm. Look for our special events advertised throughout the year, or on our signboard at the front of the church. Call 293-1665 or stop by to talk with Pastor Bradley Klug any Wednesday from noon to 2 pm; e-mail us at unionucc@ frontier.com or check our website at Churchvilleucc.com. Also like us on Facebook, and follow us on Twitter and Instagram. We would love to hear from you and/or have you worship together with us.

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Damar Hamlin encourages all fans to learn lifesaving skill

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As professional football returns to stadiums across the country, Damar Hamlin is speaking out to encourage fans everywhere to be ready in a cardiac emergency. Hamlin, professional football player in the National Football League (NFL) and national ambassador for the American Heart Association’s Nation of Lifesavers™ movement which launched earlier this year, is featured in the first of new series of public service announcements. Following the Buffalo Bills safety’s cardiac arrest during Monday Night Football on January 2, his commitment to adding lifesavers to the chain of survival where fans live, work and play is the spark that ignited the American Heart Association’s Nation of Lifesavers™.

“You never know when it’s going to be your opportunity to step in and save a life. Cpr and AEDs – are why I’m still here today,” said Hamlin, cardiac arrest survivor and founder of the Chasing M’s Foundation. “Giving someone the skills and power to save a life is a superpower if you ask me.”

The American Heart Association is the worldwide leader in resuscitation science, education and training, and publishes the official guidelines for Cpr. With nearly 3 out of 4 cardiac arrests outside of the hospital occurring in homes, knowing how to perform Cpr is critically important. The recently launched Nation of Lifesavers effort works to improve the survival rate for the more than 350,000 out-of-hospital cardiac arrests each year. In the event of a cardiac arrest, immediate action is needed to save the person’s life. Less than half of all people who experience cardiac arrest receive Cpr before emergency personnel arrive. Cpr, especially if performed immediately, could double or triple a cardiac arrest victim’s chance of survival, according to the American Heart Association.

“When the world saw Damar Hamlin’s cardiac arrest event on Monday Night Football, what they also saw were those very first links in the chain of survival working. Everything happened like it should in a cardiac arrest emergency. This includes, early recognition, calling 911 with responders immediately on the scene, administering high-quality Cpr, and having access to, and using an Automated External Defibrillator,” said Nancy Brown, chief executive officer of the American Heart Association. “Knowing how to respond in a cardiac emergency when seconds matter is literally the difference between life and death. We need to have everyone ready to call 911 if they see a teen or adult suddenly collapse, and to push hard and fast in the center of the chest un-

til more advanced help

The Association is committed to turning a nation of bystanders into lifesavers. The new multi-year initiative will ensure teens and adults can learn and AED use, share that knowledge with friends and family and engage employers, policymakers, philanthropists and others to create support for a nation of lifesavers. The long-term goal: to ensure that in the face of a cardiac emergency, everyone, everywhere is prepared and empowered to perform Cpr and become a vital link in the chain of survival.

Since January, the American Heart Association has worked alongside the NFL at Super Bowl LVII and the NFL Draft as well as many NFL clubs to educate on Hands-Only Cpr and train in Heartsaver® Cpr AED (automated external defibrillator) course, which provides the highest quality evidence-based training in the lifesaving skills of Cpr.

As the first sponsor of the Nation of Lifesavers, the Buffalo Bills made a five-year commitment to advance education and awareness, train at community empowerment events, and distribute Cpr resources to under resourced communities.

Creating a Nation of Lifesavers includes the Association’s efforts to drive policy change at both the federal and state levels. The Association has endorsed the federal Access to AEDs Act, which would create a grant program for K-12 schools to provide Cpr and AED training; purchase AEDs; and create cardiac emergency response plans that establish specific steps to reduce death from cardiac arrest in school settings.

In addition, the Association is a founding member along with the NFL and other major sports leagues of the Smart Heart Sports Coalition which is advocating for states to adopt evidence-based public policies that will prevent fatal outcomes from sudden cardiac arrest among high school students. Hands-Only Cpr is chest compressiononly Cpr. Following a cardiac arrest of a teen or an adult, compression-only Cpr can be equally effective as traditional Cpr in the first few minutes of emergency response. If a teen or adult suddenly collapses, witnesses should immediately call emergency services and begin chest compressions at a rate of 100-120 beats per minute and a depth of approximately two inches. The Association encourages everyone, regardless of where they live, to take 90 seconds to learn how to save a life now at www.heart.org/nation. provided information

of Lifesavers National Ambassador; Cardiac Arrest Survivor. Copyright American Heart Association 2023.