Westside News EAST Edition – August 27, 2023

GCV&M to host Hop Harvest Festival

Craft beer lovers and history buffs alike are invited to follow the journey of hops – one of NY’s original cash crops – from field, to brewery, to pint glass at Genesee Country Village & Museum’s Hop Harvest Festival, coming up on Saturday, September 2, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. During this family-friendly celebration of all things beer and brewing, visitors are invited to tour a working 19thcentury brewery, taste historical beers and local craft brews, learn about hop production and usage in 19th-century New York, enjoy live music and a Beer Garden, and more. Hop Harvest Festival is sponsored by C.p. Ward Inc.

Explore historical uses of beer and hops in the Historic Village

While adventuring through the 19thcentury Historic Village, visitors to Hop Harvest Festival will explore the history of beer and brewing in the Genesee Valley region. Learn what role women and migrant workers played in the hop harvesting and drying process, explore the medicinal purposes of hops, savor the aromas of historic “receipts” (called recipes, today) cooking in historic kitchens, learn about the varieties of yeasts used to brew and bake, and more. plus, join historian Jane Oakes for a talk “19th-Century Brewing in the Genesee Valley.” The discussion will cover NY State’s 19th-century hop production (some of the largest in the United States at the time), as well as touch on the growing of hops, the social aspect of hops, hop harvesting, how hops were used for brewing and medicine and the boom and bust of the local hops industry.

Tour a working 19th-century brewery

GCV&M is one of the only museums in the United States with a working 19thcentury brewery. Grieve’s Brewery is a reconstruction of a circa 1803 brewery from Geneva, NY, with portions of rochester’s Enright Brewery (closed in 1907) and an early timber-framed structure from West Bloomfield. Brewing demonstrations rely on gravity during much of the process, with liquids pumped by hand or ladled into troughs throughout the building. Visitors are invited to tour through all three levels of the brewery and learn how in 1850, New York State became a leading producer of hops. Beside the brewery, visitors will find a Hop House (built circa 1870 in Greece), surrounded by a small hop yard where hops will be harvested, processed, and dried by costumed historical interpreters.

Sample historic beers and regional craft brews

Visitors can enjoy two craft beers on tap at GCV&M, both brewed referencing historical beer recipes by rohrbach Brewing Co.: Stocking Hill Ale, an American Wheat Ale, and Fat Ox Ale, an American-style brown ale. Visitors can enjoy a sample, purchase a pint, or bring home a growler of either of these historical brews. Guests can elevate

their craft beverage experience by purchasing a ceramic pint glass, hand-crafted in the Historic Village by GCV&M potters. Local breweries including Dublin Corners Farm Brewery and Talking Cursive Brewing Company will be on-site pouring samples in the Beer Garden (the full list of participating breweries can be found at https://www. gcv.org/event/hop-harvest-festival-2/).

Live music, traditional dance, food specials, and a Beer Garden

Visitors can spend the afternoon in the Beer Garden (from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.) and enjoy beer tastings and pints from a variety of local breweries. Food specials will be available in GCV&M’s restaurant locations, plus visitors can enjoy a tea house experience in Historic Hosmer’s Inn, purchase a pretzel from “pretzel Gretel” as she makes her way around the Historic Village, buy savory treats like steak and ale hand pies in the D.B. Munger & Co. Confectionery, and more. Live music in the Beer Garden will be provided by rochester-area bands, The Flowerhead Folks (11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.) and Stunt Double (1 to 4 p.m.). Visitors can also enjoy traditional dances in costume on the Carport Stage by the Heindengold German Dancers and alphorn music by The Swiss Alphorn Society of Western New York on the Whistlestop Stage.

Purchase tickets in advance and save More information about Hop Harvest Festival and tickets can be found at https://www. gcv.org/event/hop-harvest-festival-2/. All visitors 21+ who intend to consume alcohol at the event must show valid identification with proof of age and will be given a wristband at the Beer Garden. Advanced purchase tickets are $23 for adults; $20 for seniors (62+); $20 for students (13 to 18); $17 for youth (three to 12); and free f or children 2 and under. p re-purchase is recommended, as there will be a small additional fee for tickets purchased day-of at the door. GCV&M Member admission is free and guaranteed for this event, therefore reserved tickets are not required. provided information and photo

Explore the historic Grieve’s Brewery and learn about the journey of hops from field to pint glass at Hop Harvest Festival, coming up on Saturday, September 2.

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Drum Corps Associates World Championships to be held in Rochester September 1-3

Championship Weekend begins with free performance celebrating Chuck Mangione

The Drum Corps Associates (DCA) World Championships are returning to Rochester September 1 through 3, 2023. Performances and competition will take place over the weekend at the Joseph A. Floreano Rochester Riverside Convention Center (September 1) and the Rochester Community Sports Complex (September 2 and 3).

Competitive drum and bugle corps are musical marching units consisting of brass instruments, percussion instruments and color guard. During the DCA Championship fans will enjoy electrifying performances, featuring synchronized routines between musicians and dancers. The DCA Championship weekend is a family-friendly event ideal for spectators and drum corps fans of all ages. Tickets are on sale now at dcacorps.org, and will also be available at the door.

Musical Tribute to Chuck Mangione on Friday, September 1

The 2023 DCA Championship Weekend will feature a special musical tribute to Rochester musical icon, Chuck Mangione. Mangione’s work is of great significance to the drum and bugle corps community; his pieces are often performed in competition. The musical tribute to Mangione will be offered as part of the DCA Individual/En-

at the Floreano Convention Center. The Chuck Mangione Tribute Performance begins at 8 p.m. The DCA Individual/Ensemble & Mini Corps Competition features performances by individuals and ensembles in a party-like atmosphere at the Convention Center.

“The DCA Individual/Ensemble & Mini Corps Competition is our gift to the Rochester community,” said John Carr, DCA President. “The DCA World Championships bring performers from around the country and the world to Rochester. The Friday night I&E Competition is a time to come together with the Rochester community to celebrate the weekend ahead, and to enjoy a range of drum and bugle performances. We are especially excited to honor Rochester’s own Chuck Mangione during this year’s I&E performance,” said Carr.

DCA World Championship Schedule

The main event for the weekend begins on Saturday, September 2, at 4 p.m. at the Rochester Community Sports Complex with the DCA World Championship Prelims. Performances continue on Sunday, September 3, with an Alumni Spectacular, featuring performances by alumni corps, at 10 a.m. on Sunday, September 3. The grand finale of the weekend begins at 5 p.m. on Sunday,

Orleans County receives funding for new Emergency Operations Center

U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand was in Albion on August 18 to announce $2 million in congressionally directed spending that she secured to help construct a new Emergency Operations Center for Orleans County. The center has been operating out of a 1960s-era building and bomb shelter that has hindered its ability to serve approximately 40,600 people and 396 square miles in Orleans County. Gillibrand was joined by Lynne Johnson, Chairwoman of the Orleans County Legislature, and Justin Niederhofer, Director of Emergency Management at Orleans County Emergency Management.

“The Orleans County Emergency Management Office is crucial to keeping over 40,000 people in this community safe. This center was indispensable during the early months of COVID-19, delivering essential needs like PPE,” said Senator Gillibrand.

“The Orleans County community deserves a modern center equipped with the technology and staff needed to meet the moment when emergencies strike. That’s why I fought to bring

home $2 million for a new, state-ofthe-art center that will enhance the county’s emergency preparedness capabilities and provide a safe working environment for the dedicated people that make this operation strong.” Chairwoman Lynne Johnson said, “This funding will bring much needed improvements to the bunker and will help prepare the county for any major disaster. Senator Gillibrand’s tireless support will greatly benefit the citizens and visitors of Orleans County, ensuring that the Emergency Management Office can effectively serve the county.”

The funding secured by Gillibrand is the maximum federal aid the county could receive for the project which has a preliminary price tag of $12 million. Orleans County has also applied for a $2.4 million state grant and is awaiting word as to whether that will be approved. While there is no current timetable for the construction of a new facility, the federal funding needs to be spent by the end of 2025.

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Justin Niederhofer and Lynne Johnson received the ceremonial check from U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (right). Photo from @gillibrandny on X.

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SUNY Brockport welcomes largest incoming class in nearly 50 years

SUNY Brockport welcomed more than 2,000 new students (first-year and transfer students) to campus on August 25 as the University kicked off its Welcome Week festivities. It is expected to be Brockport’s largest first-year class since 1976.

Brockport also welcomed more than 550 new graduate students – the largest incoming class of graduate students in the past 20 years.

“SUNY Brockport offers a high quality and affordable education that will prepare students to achieve their

goals and make a positive impact in society,” said Brockport President Heidi Macpherson. “We are pleased to welcome so many new students to campus who are eager to continue their educational journey and who are sure to enrich our University.”

First-year and transfer students moved into their residence halls the morning of August 25. A full slate of welcome week activities was scheduled to get them acclimated to campus and the surrounding communities.

Classes begin Monday, August 28.

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Take a virtual tour of Greece neighborhoods

Have you ever been driving through a Greece neighborhood and wondered about some of the homes? How old,

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Join Maureen Whalen and Bill Sauers for “A Virtual Tour of Greece Neighborhoods” on Tuesday, September 12, 7 p.m., at the Greece CSD Transportation and Support Services Building, 1790 Latta Road. No reservations are required.

The photo presentation will feature Greece homes (and a few other structures) that are historical, famous, beautiful, or just simply interesting. This program was previously presented on April 16 and is being repeated, with a few changes, due to multiple requests.

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Latin Celebration at Nazareth

Grupo Cultural Latino presents Latin Celebration, a LatinX Project, taking place at Nazareth University’s Callahan Theater on September 2 from 7 to 9 p.m., and featuring Joel Claudio from America’s Got Talent, “Yo Soy Latina” video premier by Thalia Pabon, Ensemble Aztlan from Mexico, and Folkloric Dancing from Colombia, Puerto Rico, and the Dominican Republic.

Grupo Cultural Latinos en Rochester is proud to bring Latin Celebration, a LatinX Project to Nazareth University Callahan Theater for the first time as part of its 10 year anniversary. The LatinX Project has been created to increase awareness and education of Latino community and culture. This project intends to promote ongoing exchange and collaboration with emerging artists that support traditional art

and community in our area. Attendees can expect a cultural voyage with custom costumes and creative movements. Special guests include, local celebrity known for hosting Noche Latina in Rochester, DJ Pabony. Dance to the music of Sonidos Unidos acoustics. Experience the rhythm of Los Del Mambo and Ensemble Aztlan all the way from Mexico. Be part of the launch of the music video “Yo soy Latina” by local artist Thalia Pabon. And finally, don’t miss guest star Joel Claudio from America’s Got Talent Season 16, Puerto Tickets are $10; children five and under are admitted free. For more information and tickets, visit show-tickets-605130831607?aff=

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Grupo Cultural Latino is bringing a Latin Celebration to Nazareth University’s Callahan Theater on September 2.

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Travelers hit the road for Labor Day Weekend

As summer winds down, many Americans are heading out of town. AAA booking data for flights, hotels, rental cars, and cruises shows Labor Day weekend travel is up over last year: domestic bookings are up 4% and international bookings are up 44%.

“Most travelers will leave on Thursday or Friday to take advantage of the long holiday weekend,” said Paula Twidale, Senior Vice President of AAA Travel. “Domestically, the Pacific Northwest, big cities like New York and Denver, and tourist hotspots like Orlando and Las Vegas are the most popular. Internationally, it’s all about Europe and Canada.”

Drivers taking road trips this Labor Day weekend will likely see gas prices similar to last year. The national average for a gallon of regular was $3.78 on Labor Day 2022. This summer, gas prices spiked in July because of tight supply and the high cost of oil. The month of August has brought some relief and, barring a major storm in the Gulf of Mexico, prices should remain steady – or even go down – heading into Labor Day weekend.

Daniel Emmet and Pia Toscano in concert at Nazareth University

Nazareth University Arts Center, in collaboration with Taylor Commercial Media, presents an evening of soul-stirring performances by two of America’s most renowned talent show success stories – Daniel Emmet, powerhouse vocalist tenor from America’s Got Talent, and Pia Toscano, known for her run on American Idol. The concert will take place on Saturday, September 9, in Callahan Theater at the Nazareth University Arts Center, 4245 East Avenue, Rochester.

Emmet and Toscano, brought together for their celebrated nationally broadcast PBS Television Concert Special, “Simply The Best,” are embarking on a national tour. This event will see the two artists revisit their journeys, creating a magical atmosphere with their commanding voices and a show that takes you on a journey through time. Rochester native, Daniel Emmet, who made waves on America’s Got Talent as a finalist on the 2018 season and then again appeared last year with another run to the finals as the “singing voice of Simon Cowell,” will bring his signature blend of classical and contemporary music, that will demonstrate his versatility and emotive range on stage, reminding listeners why he was a fan favorite finalist on the highly competitive show.

Pia Toscano, hailed as one of the most talented singers and shocking eliminations in the history of American Idol, will deliver powerful renditions of beloved classics and contemporary hits alike. Toscano’s pure voice and spirit, her soulful interpretations and exceptional vocal talent earned her a spot in the top ten of the show’s tenth season, propelling her to national acclaim.

Emmet has toured the United States with Marie Osmond, Toscano has toured the United States with Andrea Bocelli, and both Emmet and Toscano have toured worldwide with 16-time Grammy Award-winning musician and producer David Foster.

“We are absolutely thrilled to host Daniel Emmet and Pia Toscano at Naz. These two artists represent the pinnacle of American vocal talent, and to have them perform on our stage is a great honor,” noted Nazareth’s Arts Center Managing Director Kevin Schoonover. “We’re eager to offer the Rochester community an evening of unforgettable music and top-tier entertainment.”

Reserved seated tickets for Daniel Emmet and Pia Toscano Live in Concert are on sale now through the Nazareth Box Office at 585-389-2068 and online at boxoffice.naz.edu.

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INRIX, a global provider of transportation data and insights, expects Thursday, August 31, between 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. to be the busiest time on the roads during the long Labor Day weekend. Friday, September 1, is also expected to have higher than normal traffic volumes between 11 a.m. and 9 p.m.

“The best times to travel by car over Labor Day weekend are early in the morning or in the evening,” said Bob Pishue, transportation analyst at INRIX.

“If you must travel during heavy traffic, navigation apps and local departments of transportation can help steer drivers around long delays.”

Best and Worst Times to Travel by Car

Date Worst Travel Time Best Travel Time

Wed., Aug. 30 noon–8 p.m. Before 7 a.m.

Thurs., Aug. 31 noon–8 p.m. Before 7 a.m.

Fri., Sept. 1 11 a.m.–9 p.m. Before 11 a.m.

Sat., Sept. 2 10 a.m.–4 p.m. After 6 p.m.

Sun., Sept. 3 Minimal Traffic Impact Expected

Mon., Sept. 4 10 a.m.–6 p.m. After 7 p.m. Provided information

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Pia Toscano and Daniel Emmet will perform at Nazareth on September 9.

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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

•AAA Defensive Driving Course offered at the Hoag Library in Albion from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on September 16 and November 18. Call 800-8362582 to register or visit https:// info.westerncentralny.aaa.com/car/driver-training/classroom-dip

•The Urban League of Rochester invites the community to attend its fourth annual Interrupt Racism Summit, offered in person on September 19 and via Zoom on September 20. The keynote speaker is Rev. Nontombi Naomi Tutu, the daughter of the late Bishop Desmond Tutu. The Summit is an immersive learning experience for youth and adults, curated for attendees to identify, interrupt, and dismantle processes of systemic racism. This year’s theme is “Legacy: What Will Yours Be?” Each day will include speaker presentations in the morning and workshops in the afternoon. Learn more and register at https://www.urbanleagueroc. org/summit.

Events

•Drum Corps Associates 2023 World Championship Finals return to Rochester September 1 through 3. Witness as Drum Corps compete for the ultimate title at the Rochester Community Sports Complex. Tickets are available for purchase for Saturday’s preliminary competition and Sunday’s finals at dcacorps.org. Free performance and Chuck Mangione tribute on Friday, September 1, at Floreano Rochester Riverside Convention Center.

•Hilton-Parma Recreation presents Food Truck Wednesdays at Parma Town Park every Wednesday from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. Food trucks will be located near the playground area. August 30, Qazi Kitchen.

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

•Spencerport’s Music on the Canal summer concert series concludes on Sunday, August 27. Bill Tiberio Band plays Jazz from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Held rain or shine. Admission is free. Bring a lawn chair.

•Brockport’s Summer Serenades free concert series is held on Thursday evenings at the Welcome Center, 11 Water Street (rain location is St. Luke’s Church, corner of Main and State Streets). Rochester Metropolitan Jazz Orchestra (Traditional and contemporary Big Band Jazz) perform on August 31 at 6:30 p.m.

•Gates Recreation & Parks Summer Concert Series concludes on August 27 at Gates Memorial Park, 150 Spencerport Road. Jam with Professor Jangles performs from 4 to 5 p.m. and the Amy Montrois Trio from 6 to 8 p.m.

•Wegmans Concerts by the Shore are held every Wednesday from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Ontario Beach Park, 50 Beach Avenue, Rochester. Concerts are free to attend. Ruby Shooz (Rock Music) performs on August 30. For information, go to https://www. ontariobeachentertainment.org/concerts-by-theshore/.

•Movies in the Park, a series of family-friendly movie screenings, runs through the summer with all movies beginning at dusk, approximately a half hour after sunset. Prior to each movie, there will be a scavenger hunt where attendees will have an opportunity to find Never Forget Roses honoring local people who served our country and paid the ultimate price for their service. Raiders of the Lost Ark will be screened September 1 at Black Creek Park.

•Joanne Crosman, The Bee Lady, will speak to the Lakeview Garden Club at 7:15 p.m. on September 13 at Lakeview Community Church, 30 Long Pond Road. The presentation on the mystery and life of bees is free. Attendees wishing to make a beeswax candle can do so after the presentation. There is a $5 fee for candle making. Those wishing to attend may sign up by e-mailing dmarkham@rochester. rr.com.

Fundraisers

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

•The United Methodist Church of North Chili will hold their monthly community pancake breakfast on September 2 between 8 and 10 a.m. The donation is $7 for adults, $4 for children (5-10 years), and free for children under five. Breakfast includes juice, pancakes, sausage, eggs, coffee, tea, etc. The church is located at the intersection of Buffalo Road and Westside Drive in North Chili. For information, call 594-9111 or email umcnorthchili@ gmail.com.

•Brockport First Baptist Rummage Sale - September 8, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and September 9, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Bag sale & half price sale on Saturday. The church is located at 124 Main Street. More information at www.brockportfirstbaptist.org.

•Spencerport United Methodist Church Annual Rummage Sale - September 8 and September 9, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The church is located at 32 Amity Street. The building is not handicap accessible. We apologize for the inconvenience.

•Joseph Manuse Smoke & CO Alarm Foundation is holding a Family Fun Day fundraiser on Saturday, September 16, 4 to 8 p.m., at the Spencerport Exempt Firemens Club, 75 North Union Street, Spencerport. Live entertainment by Entropy and Own the Night, food, refreshments, raffles, dunk tank, fire safety trailer, bounce house, and photo booth. Admission tickets are $10 individual, $25 for a family, and are available at https://Qrco.de/ beF2Ox. Switcholio Cornhole Tournament registration at 12:30 p.m., bags fly at 1:30 p.m. ($30 registration fee per person at https://app.scoreholio. com/share/NrkZ). Proceeds go to the purchase of smoke and CO alarms for distribution.

•Pineway Ponds 5K is September 23. Run or walk with family and friends as the route takes participants over two bridges, ending with a celebration at Pineway Ponds Park. Sign up online at https://runsignup.com/Race/NY/Spencerport/ PinewayPondsPark5KRunWalk. A portion of the proceeds will benefit the Willie Bee Foundation.

•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.

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

Government Meetings

•Churchville: Board of Trustees – August 28, 7 p.m.

•Hamlin: Conservation Board - August 28, 7 p.m.; Town Board – August 30, 7 p.m., at 1658 Lake Road.

•Riga: Conservation Board – August 28, 7 p.m.

Health/Help

•Free expert briefing on Parkinson’s Disease and the Bladder from 1 to 2 p.m. on September 13. Held virtually on Zoom. For information and registration, go to https://www.parkinson.org/ events/2023/Sept13WW.

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

•If you or a Veteran you know needs support to help with life’s challenges, visit VA.gov/REACH. Veterans (and their loved ones) who are experiencing emotional crisis can dial 988 then Press 1, chat online at VeteransCrisisLine.net/Chat, or send a text message to 838255 to receive free, confidential support, 24/7, regardless of VA health care enrollment.

Historical

•The Bergen Historical Society will meet on Thursday, September 7 at 7 p.m. in the Byron-Bergen Public Library Conference Room (rear entrance).

A short meeting will proceed the program. Bergen Town Historian Tom Tiefel will talk about “Bergen Happenings” (a day in the life of a Historian). The facility is handicapped accessible and all are welcome.

•Join Maureen Whalen and Bill Sauers for “A Virtual Tour of Greece Neighborhoods” on Tuesday, September 12, 7 p.m., at the Greece CSD Transportation and Support Services Building, 1790 Latta Road. The photo presentation will feature Greece homes (and a few other structures) that are historical, famous, beautiful, or just simply interesting. No reservations are required.

•The national America 250 team wants to know, “What does America mean to you?” Whether it’s a photo from your hometown, reflections on how you want to mark America’s 250th birthday, or a story about your family’s journey to these shores, all are invited to share their point of view on what makes America, America. Go to https://america250. org/share-your-story/ to learn more.

•The Gates Historical Society’s next program is Monday, August 21, 7 p.m., at the Gates Town Hall Annex. Jim Dierks, from the New York Museum of Transportation, will be sharing about the museum and presenting a slide show entitled “The Interurban Era,” covering the history of trolley lines from 1900 to 1930. This program is free. The facilities are handicapped accessible.

•The Parma-Hilton Historical Society Museum, 1300 Hilton Parma Corners Road, is open from 2 to 4 p.m. on Sundays through November 30 (except major holidays). To schedule a tour, contact the Museum Curator, Ken Freeman, at 392-9496.

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.; closed Saturdays in August and September 2 through 4 for Labor Day. Digital Literacy of Rochester is at the library Mondays from noon to 3 p.m. providing tech help. Lego Club for all ages is Thursday, September 7, from 6 to 7 p.m. Free build with the library’s giant collection of Legos. Little ones can build with Duplos. September’s Cookbook Club book is available. Check out a copy of Rachael Ray’s Look + Cook . Try some recipes at home then choose one to bring on Thursday, September 14, at 6:30 p.m. and enjoy a potluck with friends. Call 964-2320 to register for programs. Visit the library’s Facebook page or www.hamlinlibraryny. org for more information.

•Newman Riga Library, 1 South Main Street, Churchville, is open Mondays/Wednesdays/Fridays from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Tuesdays/Thursdays 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. For information, call 293-2009, go to newmanrigalibrary.org, or visit the library’s Facebook page.

•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 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (every third Friday opening at 10 a.m.), closed Saturdays in July and August. Story time every Tuesday 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.). Walking Club for all ages is every Thursday from 10 to 11 a.m., meeting at Union Street Coffee House, rain or shine. Find Adult and Teen events at OgdenLibrary. com or facebook.com/ogdenfarmerslibrary.

•Parma Public Library, 7 West Avenue, Hilton is holding the following events (no registration unless indicated): Toddler Play Time – Monday, August 28, 10 a.m., geared towards children ages 2-3. Trivia Night – Monday, August 28, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., join as an individual or team (recommended 4 to 6 people per team) for some friendly competition. Various trivia categories will be part of this game. Enjoy snacks and (hopefully) win prizes. Bullet Journal Club – Tuesday, August 29, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., to socialize and be creative. This club meets on the last Tuesday of each month. Markers, colored pencils, washi tape, and stencils will be available to set up your journal or next month’s pages. Feel free to bring your own supplies. Page ideas will be available, too. Receive a journal the first time you come.

Baby Storytime & Sensory Play –Tuesday, August 29, 10 to 10:30 a.m., for ages 0 to 3. Teen Tuesday –August 29, 3 p.m., for youth in grades 7 to 12 to enjoy snacks, games, crafts, and Netflix. Storytime @ the Gazebo – Wednesday, August 30, 10:30 a.m., recommended for ages 2 to 6. Join Ms. Zuzu at the Hilton-Parma Rec Center Gazebo for an outdoor storytime. Bring blankets or chairs. Rain location is the Parma Library. For information, call 392-8350 or visit www.parmapubliclibrary.org.

•The Seymour Library is located at 161 East Avenue, Brockport, 637-1050. For complete program information, visit seymourlibraryweb.org.

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.

Opportunities

•Rochester Oratorio Society is recruiting new members for the 2023-2024 season. If you love to sing, go to https://rossings.org/membership/jointhe-chorus/ for information and to sign up.

Seniors

•Bingo every Tuesday, 1 p.m. at the Hilton Community Center Ingham Room for anyone 55+. Loose change is preferred.

•To learn about Meals on Wheels eligibility requirements or to sign up for a home delivered meal, go to http://monroecounty.gov/aging-centers or call Meals on Wheels at 585-787-8397.

Volunteer Opportunities

•Aurora House Comfort Care Home is looking for volunteers. A few hours a week, or a month, can greatly benefit its residents. There are many opportunities available to share your gifts and interests. Sign up to volunteer at https://aurorahousewmc.com/volunteer/.

•Volunteer blood donor ambassador needed at Red Cross blood drives to help greet, check-in and thank blood donors to ensure they have a positive donation experience. Volunteers can also serve as transportation specialists, ensuring lifesaving blood products are delivered to nearby hospitals. For more information and to apply for a either position, call 585-241-4400 or visit RecruitWNY@ redcross.org.

Sweden Town Hall to re-open

The Sweden Town Hall, 18 State Street, will re-open for business on Wednesday, August 30, for all services. Town Hall employees will be located in the offices around the perimeter of the building while the center of the building is still under construction. The renovation project will take another two months or so to complete.

Town Hall hours on Wednesday, Au-

gust 30, through Friday, September 1, will be from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The Town Hall will be closed on Monday, September 4, for Labor Day. Starting Tuesday, September 5, the Town Hall will be open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. For information about the construction project, call the supervisor’s office at 637-7588. Provided information

Public meetings planned to discuss lower Great Lakes

The International Lake Ontario–St. Lawrence River Board and International Niagara Board of Control will host two virtual public meetings, one in English and one in French, to share the most up to date forecast for the Lake Ontario and St. Lawrence River basin and discuss ice boom installation for the upcoming winter. These meetings are essential to provide information on water levels and flows, operational decisions by the Board, and hear from members of the public to better understand the impacts current water levels have on their community.

The meetings will be hosted using GoToWebinar. A question-and-answer

session will follow the presentation. Register in advance to participate and submit any questions or comments during the registration process. Registration will close at 5 p.m. the day before the scheduled meeting.

The English meeting will be Wednesday, August 30, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Registration is available at https://register.gotowebinar.com/ register/8243443726943828311

The French meeting will be Thursday, August 31, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Registration is available at https://register.gotowebinar.com/ register/7590494348830240602.

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BCSD to offer free meals during 2023-24 school year

During the 2023-24 school year, Brockport Central School District will offer free meals (both breakfast and lunch) to all students through a federal program called the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP).

In order to continue this program for the entire district, it is extremely important that families who meet the income eligibility guidelines complete a Household Income Eligibility Form which can be found on the BCSD website, https://www.bcs1.org. In addition to free meal programs, completing the Household Income Eligibility Form provides many benefits.

Benefits to Families – you may also qualify for discounts on:

•Internet services

•Amazon Prime

•State and federal programs such as P-EBT or Summer P-EBT

•Advanced Placement, SAT and ACT exams

•College admissions, college coursework (reduced or free college tuition through BHS dual credit courses)

•Instrument rental, outside of the district.

Benefits to Brockport Schools:

•Provides increased government funding (low or no-cost programs have included: Girls on the Run, Robotics, Esports, some Community School programming, and AVID)

•Supports funding for computers and technology

•Provides equipment grants to improve meal quality.

Please Return Completed Applications in one of the following ways:

•Mail to: Brockport CSD Food Service 40 Allen Street, Brockport, NY

14420

•Fax: 585-637-1849

•Email: FoodService@bcs1.org

Brockport School District looks forward to providing free breakfast and lunch for all students. There will continue to be snacks and a la carte items available for a fee. Contact Food Services Director Stacey Snyder at (585) 637-1846 or FoodService@bcs1. org with any questions.

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politically speaking

Hawley criticizes NYS plan to require background checks for ammo purchases

Assemblyman Steve Hawley (R,CBatavia) denounced the state government’s recent decision to require background checks for all ammunition purchases in New York. While the current system allows for free customer background checks for firearm purchases, this initiative would hand over this duty to the New York State Police. Once this new system goes into effect, customers will be charged an additional fee of $9 for firearms and $2.50 for ammunition in order to cover the cost of a background check. Hawley is disappointed the state government is once again disregarding New Yorkers’ Second Amendment rights.

“This new plan to require background checks for ammunition pur-

chases is completely outrageous,” said Hawley. “Not only does this infringe on our Second Amendment rights, but they’re making responsible, law-abiding gun owners foot the bill. Actual criminals are not going to go through the process of doing a background check and pay an additional fee on top of that. This will only deter law-abiding citizens from exercising their constitutional rights,” continued Hawley.

“As New Yorkers, we shouldn’t have to worry about career politicians in Albany picking away at our rights piece by piece. As your assemblyman, I’ll do everything within my power to make sure our Second Amendment rights are safe and secure.” Provided information

Westside News

East & West Editions can be picked up at the following locations, also on our website westsidenewsny.com

North Greece Deli – 502 Long Pond Rd.

Pleasure Lanes – 144 South Ave.

Tops Market – 98 South Ave.

Spencerport-Ogden Area

7 Eleven – 161 South Union St.

Abe’s Restaurant – 5232 Ridge Rd. W.

Big M Market – 1520 Spencerport Rd.

Brewski’s – 5019 Ridge Rd. W.

Byrne Dairy – 2295 Spencerport Rd.

DJ’s Pizza – 2139 North Union St.

Joe’s Mart Gas Station – 5028 Ridge Rd. W.

NAPA – 380 South Union St.

Ogden Gardens, 20 Kingsford Lane

Ogden Senior Center – 200 South Union St.

Ogden Town Hall – 269 Ogden Center Rd.

Slayton Place – 26 Slayton Ave.

Spencerport Family Apothecary – 42 Nichols St.

Sullivan’s Charbroil – 4712 Ridge Rd. W.

Tops Market – 27 Slayton Ave.

Trowbridge Apartments – 67 Lyell Ave.

Valero Gas Station – 2371 Spencerport Rd.

Walgreens – 2841 Nichols St.

Yellow Goose Gas Station – 3512 Brockport-Spencerport Rd.

WEST EDITION

Bergen Area

7 Eleven – 8400 Buffalo Rd.

Bergen Meadows – 6619 N. Lake Rd.

C Store – 8073 Clinton St. Rd. (Route 33)

Hidden Meadows – Hidden Meadows Dr.

Ralph & Rosie’s Deli – 19 N. Lake Rd.

Rose Garden Bowl – 21 Buffalo Rd.

Brockport-Clarkson Area

Crosby’s – 8389 West Ridge Rd.

Seymour Library – 161 East Ave.

Wellington Woods – 702 Wellington Woods Dr. S.

Brockport-Sweden Area

Byrne Dairy – 5550 Brockport-Spencerport Rd.

Brockport Diner – 11 Erie St.

Crosby’s – 4614 Lake Rd.

Kwik Fill – 82 Main St.

Lift Bridge Book Shop – 45 Main St.

Mobil On the Run Gas Station – 4118 Lake Rd.

Royal Gardens Apartments – 100 Royal Gardens Way

The Landing – 90 West Ave.

Hamlin Area

Bradford Manor Apartments – 161 Victor Lane

Brightly’s Farm Market – 525 Drake Rd.

Crosby’s – 1449 Lake Rd.

Hamlin Library – 1680 Lake Rd.

Hamlin Terrace Apartments – 150 Hamlin Terrace

Hamlin Town Hall – 1658 Lake Rd.

Krony’s Pizza – 500 Hamlin Clarkson TL Rd.

Nina’s Golden Scissors – 1765 Lake Rd.

Pettinari’s – 918 Roosevelt Hwy.

Tops Market – 1800 Lake Rd.

Holley-Clarendon Area

Akley Apartments – 17179 4th Section Rd.

Crosby’s – 4541 Holley-Byron Rd.

Holley-Murray Area

Crosby’s – 35 State St.

Hickory Ridge Campground – 15853 Lynch Rd.

Holley Grove Apartments – 121 W. Albion St.

Holley Pharmacy – 3 Geddes St.

Crosby’s – 16672 State Route 31

Juxtapose Depot – 3570 Fancher Rd. Murray Superette – 16573 Ridge Rd.

Woodside Court Apartments – 121 W. Albion St.

Kendall-Kent Area

Crosby’s – 16825 Roosevelt Hwy. Schwenk’s Winery – 1456 Bills Rd.

USDA disaster designation to assist farms impacted by May freeze event

Orleans County in primary disaster area; Monroe and Genesee named contiguous disaster counties

Thirty-one counties across New York State, including Orleans County, have been designated as a primary natural disaster area by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) following the late May frost/freeze event. These designations mean that impacted farmers in those areas may be eligible for assistance, including emergency loans, from the USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA). The Department of Agriculture and Markets requested the Disaster Designation from the USDA through a joint letter with other states that are a part of the Northeastern Association of State Departments of Agriculture (NEASDA).

State Agriculture Commissioner Richard A. Ball said, “In the days following the unseasonable frost, we visited and spoke with a number of our growers across the State to understand the extent of the damage facing the industry. Many of them hadn’t seen frost conditions that late in the season in decades. We have been working with many partners since May to put together our request for a disaster designation and to secure the assistance needed to help our growers overcome this challenging time. We encourage our farms to take advantage of the emergency loans and to continue to report losses to lessen the impacts of this damaging severe weather event.”

A disaster declaration is based on reporting of crop loss to the federal Farm Service Agency. The USDA declared 31 counties in New York as primary natural disaster areas and

death notices

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•D’Agostino, Loriann (Farrelly), age 57, died August 11, 2023. She is survived by the love of her life, her husband, Bob D’Agostino; son, Tony Hamlin and his wife Brian Johnson; daughters, Kristina D’Agostino, Trisha (D’Agostino) and her husband Jessie Young, Robin D’Agostino, and Samantha D’Agostino; father, Paul Farrelly; sisters, Debbie Alton (Hal) and Rhonda Farrell (Steve); brothers, Dan Farrelly (Michell), Shane Farrelly (Rachel), and Leonard Farrelly; two grandchildren, Carter and Myles; and many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. She is preceded in death by her mother, Dolores Farrelly; her grandparents, Michael and Rose Ross, Ernie and Noralina DiNardo, and Frank DiNardo. She loved

an additional 24 counties, including Monroe and Genesee counties, as contiguous disaster counties. Farmers in those counties who were impacted by the severe weather event may be considered for FSA emergency loans, provided eligibility requirements are met.

Farmers will have eight months to apply for emergency loans and can do so with their local FSA office (h ttps://www. fsa.usda.gov/state-offices/New-York/index).

In addition to the USDA Disaster Designation, the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets has also issued a Crop Loss Declaration to help farm wineries impacted by the May freeze event sustain their business operations. The emergency declaration allows farm winery owners, licensed by the New York State Liquor Authority, to temporarily source grapes or juice from outside of New York through December 31, 2023, while still maintaining their New York farm winery status and enabling them to continue to manufacture or sell wine produced from out‐of‐state grapes or juice for the impacted varietals.

Farm wineries can find information and the application at https://agriculture.ny.gov. The deadline to apply for the exemption is October 31, 2023, and the deadline to purchase out-of-state grapes or juice is December 31, 2023. The Department will be hosting an industry-wide webinar on Wednesday, September 13, 2023, to provide information on

the application process and to answer any questions farm wineries may have.

According to the Department’s Division of Emergency Management and Cornell Cooperative Extension Disaster Education Network (EDEN), during the reporting period of May 15 to 25, 2023, New York State experienced extremely low temperatures, which resulted in frost damage to a number of crops throughout many regions of New York State. Reports of damage included vineyards in the Southern Tier, Finger Lakes and Hudson Valley, and other commodities, such as apples, peaches and other stone fruit, and berries in several other regions, including the North Country, Central New York, Capital Region, and Hudson Valley areas.

The Department is also assessing the impact of crop loss for farm cideries.

The USDA FSA recommends that farmers affected by the freeze should document their conditions (pictures and video) and any losses. Farmers can file a CCC- 576 (Notice of Loss) with their local USDA FSA.

New York is the third largest grape producer and the third largest wine producer in the country. According to the New York Wine & Grape Foundation, these growers generate a $6.65 billion economic impact for New York State. There are 471 wineries in New York, growing a variety of grapes on 35,000 acres.

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•DeLorenzo, Joseph D., died August 23, 2023 at age 92. Predeceased by his wife, Margaret; and son, Joseph Jr. Survived by his wife, Patricia; daughters, Deborah Hudson (Andy Matzan) and Lorraine (David) Treacy; grandchildren, Adria (Chris) Callery, Brant (Ashley) Hudson, Eric (Alyssa) Treacy and Jennifer Treacy; great-grandchildren, Aurora and Eaven Callery; step-son, Scott Noyd; and step-daughter, Noelle Noyd (Tom Polizzi III). Joe was an Air Force veteran and a graduate of the University of Alabama, subsequently earning a PhD in Mathematics from Boston University. He worked as an engineer/manager for 27 years and then was a professor at RIT for 32 years before retiring at age 87.

Private service and interment at the convenience of the family.

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•Lemcke, Martha W. (nee: Eichholz), died November 20, 2022. Predeacesed in death by her husband and the love of her life, Gerald A. (Chuckie) Lemcke. She is survived by daughters, Lynette (Tom), Geri (Geraldine) and Marnie (Marlene) Lemcke; brother Daniel E. Eichholz; nephew Gerhard (Junay) Eichholz; sister in-law Toni (Joseph)Mahig; grandchild Matthew (Tina); five great-grandchildren; a great-niece and two great-nephews; many dear friends and estranged family members. She was self-employed for most of her adult life as a seamstress and costume designer, past President of the Brockport Merchants Association, was very involved in Planning and Building of Route 531, Habitat for Humanity. Her true passions were gardening, bird watching, cooking and baking.

In Remembrance of Martie, a reception was held August 25 - “A Gathering In The Garden” at Sara’s Garden Center, Brockport. At the request of the family, those wishing can make a donation to a favorite cause in Martie’s name. Arrangements entrusted to the Fowler Funeral Home, Brockport.

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•Luce, Elizabeth (Betty), died August 15, 2023 at age 81. She is survived by her loving husband of 62 years, James; her children Wendy (Gene), Eric (Suzanne), and Jody (James); her grandchildren Lindsay (Chris), Matthew (Michelle), Shannon, Maggie, Robert (Brittany), Dylan; her great-grandchildren Wade, Olivia and Zoey.

A Celebration of Life was held Thursday, August 24 at Trinity Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Gates. Arrangements entrusted to the Fowler Funeral Home, Brockport.

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following at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery. For Info: (815) 838-5010 or www.oneilfuneralhome.com

•Meiers, Jeffery A., age 67, died August 16, 2023 following a long illness. He was born May 29, 1956 in Albion to Robert and Laura (Jansen) Meiers and was life-long resident of this area. Jeff enjoyed playing softball and watching NASCAR races and was a die-hard Dallas Cowboys fan. He was predeceased by a daughter, Jennifer Meers. He is survived by his children, his grandson, his sister, and several cousins. Visitation was held August 21 at the Christopher Mitchell Funeral Home, Albion. Private interment at the convenience of the family. To share a special memory of Jeff, please visit: www.mitchellfamilyfuneralhomes.com

Darrell R. Letteer

Blacksburg, SC - Darrell R. Letteer, 65, passed away at home under Agape Hospice care on August 8, 2023, in Blacksburg, SC. He was born in Rochester, NY, and attended Greece-Olympia High School. While in New York, Darrell worked as an appliance delivery driver, and a machinist. After moving to South Carolina in the 1990’s, he worked many years in the lumber department of Lowe’s, in Gaffney, SC, Shelby, NC, and Forest City, NC locations.

Darrell enjoyed the remote country lifestyle. His main hobby was gun and bow hunting, and his best trophy was a seven-point buck. For most of his life he had a dog of some kind, and he successfully attracted bluebirds and hummingbirds to his South Carolina acreage. He greatly enjoyed July 4th celebrations, and would grill ribs and special New York white hotdogs, before setting off enough firecrackers to light up the entire sky.

Darrell was predeceased by his parents, Walter M. Letteer, Jr. and June M. Letteer. He is survived by the following family: brother David W. Letteer, Sr. (Paulette) from Charlotte, NC; brother Donald G. Letteer (Susan) from Atlanta, GA; sister Dorinda L. Fetterer from Silvis, Il; brother Dale R. Letteer (Rhonda) from Colorado Springs, CO; former wife Jennifer W. Letteer from Grover, NC; and ten nieces and nephews.

A visitation for Mr. Letteer was held on Saturday, August 19, 2023, at Gordon Mortuary Chapel, 400 West Cherokee Street, Blacksburg, SC, at 1:00pm, followed by a memorial service at 2:00pm.

In lieu of flowers, please make donations in Darrell’s memory to Iron City Ministries, Po Box 604, Blacksburg, SC, or to Cherokee County Meals on Wheels, 403 West Montgomery Street, Gaffney, SC.

The family will be at their respective residences.

The Book of Memories is available at www.gordonmortuary.com.

The Blacksburg location of Gordon Mortuary is serving the Letteer family.

The BVR construction crew of steel workers responsible for dismantling and reconstructing Brockport’s Main Street bridge.

Brockport bridge update

The machinery in the south and north pits of Brockport’s Main Street bridge was in the process of being dismantled on August 18, according to an update provided by Mayor Margay Blackman.

The week of August 7, the concrete approach apron to both sides of the bridge was removed along with the reinforcing steel beams which will be scrapped.

The two concrete counterweights in the pits (one at each end) were sawn (with a special power saw) into “manageable” pieces that could be lifted out with a crane. The pieces will be recycled and turned into crushed stone.

The counterweights are the originals from 1914 but have been added to as the weight of the bridge increased with the addition of the steel decking that replaced the original plank deck. As designed in 1914, the Main Street bridge weighed 469,000 pounds, the counter weights

232,000 (far end) and 239,000 (machinery end), respectively.

The new counterweights will be made of steel. Each will weigh 268,044 pounds and carry an additional 1,600 pounds of hardware.

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HOW’S YOUR

Brockport

Fall into Fun in Brockport, Saturday, September 9

Brockport, Bridging Brockport Committee, SUNY Brockport, and the Morgan Manning

Be sure to support local businesses throughout the day by shopping, visiting, and dining at Main Street merchants on both the north and south sides of the canal. Merchants

September 6-9

Peddlers Market returns to the Morgan Manning House on Saturday, September 9, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The event features a delightful variety of vendors and artists, as well as the popular Carriage House sale. Hot dogs, hamburgers, Italian sausage, ice cream and popcorn will be available, too.

Brockstock23 will be held September 9 from noon to 9:30 p.m. at the Welcome Center and Parking Lot, 11 Water Street. The event includes five bands, alcohol area, food trucks, kids activities, and ends with fireworks over the canal at 9 p.m. Admission is free to listen to music. There is a fee for the food/beverage area, with fun giveaways for first 500.

Enjoy Dinner on Main from 5 to 8 p.m. on Saturday. Order and pick up food from your favorite Brockport restaurant and bring it to Main Street where tables and chairs will be set up. Enjoy dining and shopping while listening to the Brockstock bands and getting ready for fireworks.

Riverie Erie Canal Cruise will be coming to Brockport for four days, September 6 through 9. Enjoy a scenic and informative 1.5-hour tour along the Erie Canal. Seven time slots are available over the four days, including a Fireworks Cruise from 8 to 9:30 p.m. on Saturday. Tickets can only be purchased online, https://cornhillnav.org/riverie/brockport-eriecanal-cruise. Book early, tickets go fast!

Fall into Fun in Brockport and support the merchants and the community through the bridge closure. Provided information

Enjoy Dinner on Main. Photo from Village of Brockport of Facebook.

A variety of vendors will offer their wares during the annual Peddlers Market at the Mogan Manning House. File photo.

Fall into Fun in Brockport

September 6-9

Saxophonist John Viavattine opens 2023-24 SUNY Brockport Fine Arts Series

The 2023-24 Fine Arts Series at SUNY Brockport kicks off on Friday, September 8, at 7:30 p.m. with John Viavattine and Friends. According to saxophonist Viavattine, the audience can “expect to hear classic jazz standards, as well as some pop, funk, and Latin grooves.” 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 now at www.fineartstix.brockport.edu. The physical Tower Box Office will reopen on Monday, August 28, when tickets will also be able to be purchased by phone at 585-395-2787, or in person.

Still relaxing into his retirement, Viavattine spent nearly 30 years teaching in the Rochester area, 22 of them in Spencerport. Now that he is not teaching every day, he has more time to travel the world with The Mambo Kings, the Afro-Cuban rhythm ensemble he has been a member of for years. Joining him for the Brockport concert will be bassist Sheldon Tripi, drummer Brian King, and pianist – and Mambo Kings cohort – Richard Delaney. There may be one or two special guests, as well, when former students join their musical mentor on stage.

Viavattine is proud of all of his students, many of whom have continued to play music “be it in pop bands, their church, community

orchestras or in professional environments.”

Even those students who have embarked on professional music careers have done so at opposite ends of the spectrum: one is “performing and touring with Machine Gun Kelly… and one is currently working at the prestigious Juilliard School in New York City.” As proud as he is of those students, he is equally as proud of the rest of his students, all of whom have become “successful and productive human beings… especially those who are positively contributing to society as teachers, doctors, lawyers, and other noble professions.”

Along with The Mambo Kings, Viavattine has toured or played for artists or ensembles as diverse as The Glenn Miller Orchestra, Chuck and Gap Mangione, Aretha Franklin, Vic Damone, and Lou Rawls. However, the one artist who exceeded his expectations was Ray Charles. While playing for one of the legend’s concerts, all the while being his consummate professional self, Viavattine recalls how Charles took a moment to personally compliment him, saying that he “loved how I played.”

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John Viavattine and Friends will perform at the Tower Fine Arts Center on Friday, September 8, at 7:30 p.m. Tickets can be purchased at fineartstix. brockport.edu

A friendly reminder to while enjoying these special events!

Sports & Recreation

Kendall athletics under new leadership

by Warren Kozireski

Apparently, you can return home again as Mark Driesel begins his first year as the new Athletic Director at Kendall. Driesel returned July 1 after serving as an Assistant Principal at Hilton High School this past school year. Prior to that, he served as a special education teacher and coach at Kendall for nine years.

“Being the Assistant Principal and Athletic Director allows me to be involved in many parts of school which I really enjoy,’ Driesel said via email. “We have an incredible team here at Kendall and I know working with them will be an amazing experience.

“I love returning to athletics and being exposed to competition. A large part of my life has been in a competitive setting and being able to work with KCSD student-athletes will al-

low me to re-enter that realm again.

I’m excited to work with an athletic program that is rich in success and the drive to win, and I know our athletes will continue to do so.”

Since he was with the school for nine years professionally, the familiarization process will be shorter, including building relationships with all the coaches.

“I have already started the process of building relations with coaches. As the seasons begin, our regular communication regarding their upcoming season, updates, and all things pertinent to their sport will increase. I will be present at games and competitions and will work closely with them. I operate with an open door and whenever coaches want to talk about something, they are more than welcome to do so.”

The 32-year-old Driesel graduated from Kendall in 2009 where he was a Genesee Region All-Star and threeyear captain of the Eagles baseball team. He later pitched at Monroe Community College and SUNY Brockport.

Now comes the balancing act of supporting the Kendall coaches and players while being a sounding board for any parent complaints.

“The relationship will be done by establishing mutual respect, valuing what one another says in a partnership, and doing what is best for the student. If we all operate under the premise of doing what is best for kids, we will be successful.”

Participants in the Rochester Invitational: from left, back row – Norm Pike (NC), James Peasley

Croquet Invitational draws players from across U.S.

Pleasantly surprised to dodge the predicted stormy weather, the Rochester Croquet Club welcomed 17 players to its 10th Annual Rochester Invitational held at the Grace & Truth SportsPark August 10 through 13 with Rich Curtis serving as tournament director and Sue Sherer as tournament manager.

Prevailing against an accomplished array of other Hi-Lo Doubles teams, Rich Curtis and first-time tournament participant Denise Ireland took first place in an exciting match against second place finishers Leo Leither and Fred Beck.

In 2nd Flight Singles play, Sue Sherer won first place with Linda Pike taking second place. In 1st Flight Singles play, lowest on the roster at the start of the games, Peter Sherer surprised all by winning second place after beating Jan Fisher in the semi-finals. However, newcomer to the Rochester tournament, Quinn Reinhardt, took first place in 1st Flight handily winning all of his games.

Championship Flight included handicaps from -1 to 3.5 as often happens in smaller tournaments when players need to be set into flights. After block play, semi-finals began with first seed Rich Laging (1.5) defeating Leo Leither (3.5) and second seed Rodney Lassiter (-1) losing to third seed Ryan Thompson (3.5). Defending play on his home court, Rich Laging fell to Ryan Thompson 23-19 in a hotly contested game.

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Known for its unique tournament awards, the watercolor print cheekily titled “It’s a Jungle on the Court!” was painted by Randy Mohr, a college friend of tournament manager Sue Sherer. She commissioned the work after finding a pair of humorous posters he had rendered in pen and ink in college hidden behind a dresser as she was moving from Rochester to Louisville, KY. Sherer said, “My personal favorite is the bear as I can just imagine him saying ‘I can’t believe I just did that.’”

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Super DIRT Week welcomes future stars of racing on October 3

Super DIRT Week has always featured the biggest stars in racing, and this year it’ll also showcase the future stars of the sport during the Quarter Midget & Microd Mania on Tuesday, October 3.

The inaugural event, free to all spectators, will showcase various divisions of Microds and Quarter Midgets racing in the infield of Oswego Speedway for a unique and fun family night, which will also be broadcast live on DIRTVision – free for all to watch.

“We’re excited to invite the local Quarter Midget and Microd clubs to Super DIRT Week for an all-new night of racing that’s free for spectators to enjoy,” said Jeff Hachmann, Super DIRT Week Executive Director of

Events. “Several drivers you see racing later in the week started their careers in Quarter Midgets and Microds.

Now, before they become those super stars and Billy Whittaker Cars 200 winners, you’ll get to see where they started at Oswego Speedway.”

Working with the Syracuse Quarter Midget Club and Oswego Quarter Midget Club – part of the NASCAR Youth Series – and the Syracuse Microd Club, the night will feature multiple divisions with drivers ranging from five to 18 years old. It’ll be the first time in nearly 20 years that the Microd club has raced at Oswego Speedway and will be the Super DIRT Week debut for each club.

“Being a part of Super DIRT Week is an honor and exciting opportunity for our Quarter Midget and Microd drivers, putting them on the biggest stage of their young careers,” said Tom Wilcox, president of the Syracuse Quarter Midget an Microd Clubs. “We can’t thank World Racing Group enough for having us be a part of this big event and having the races on DIRTVision, which will be the first time in the history of both clubs that their races are streamed live.”

Several drivers from both clubs have gone on to have successful careers in motorsports. Drivers like Andrew Ferguson, Corey Barker and Dylan Zacharias went from the Microd Club to Modified racing. Zacharias is also a crew member on Super DIRTcar Series driver Peter Britten’s team.

Another Syracuse Microd graduate, Joe Gwilt, became a Daytona 500 winning race engineer with Ricky Stenhouse Jr. this year.

Gate 6 will open at 4 p.m. for Microd and Quarter Midget competitors. The front stretch gates will open at 5 p.m. with free admission to all spectators. Fans can park in the front stretch parking lot. On track action begins at 6 p.m.

Gate 2 will be open from 4 to 8 p.m. for anyone wishing to purchase Super DIRT Week tickets for the rest of the week.

The event will help further kick off the 51st edition of Super DIRT Week, October 2 through 8, featuring the Super DIRTcar Series, DIRTcar 358 Modifieds, DIRTcar Sportsman and DIRTcar Pro Stocks. It all builds to Sunday’s $51,000-to-win Billy Whittaker Cars 200.

For the full Super DIRT Week 51 schedule and to purchase tickets ahead of time, go to superdirtweek.com.

Information and photo provided by Super DIRTcar Series, superdirtweek.com.

Tournament manager Sue Sherer with Doubles first place winners Rich Curtis and Denise Ireland

(Spencerport), Bill Vrooman (Lewiston), Rodney Lassiter (NC), Rich Curtis (Rochester), Peter Sherer (KY), Quinn Reinhardt (Manhasset), Ryan Thompson (Buffalo), Leo Leither (OH), Fred Beck (ME); front row – Rich Laging (Hilton), Denise Ireland (Greece), Linda Pike (NC), Sue Sherer (KY), Deborah Millican (MO), Jan Fisher (FL), Ron Millican (MO).

Tournament manager and director with Championship Flight winner Ryan Thompson and runner up Rich Laging.

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APARTMENTS/ UNFURNISHED

Spencerport/Greece. Studio/1 BR apartments, 2 BR House and Mobile homes. Great location on W. Ridge near Manitou. Commercial Building 2,000 sq. ft. Subdividable. 585-381-3672.[TFN]

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BICYCLE FOR SALE

For Sale: Adult Tricycle. Three wheels. Call Deedee at 585-6173079. $350 or best offer.[9-10]

JR Hardscape - Walkways, patios, retaining walls, mulch, plantings & new designs. 585261-5014.[9-3]

SNOWBLOWER FOR SALE

John Deere 724D Snowblower as is - runs great! $100.00. Call 585-293-3794.[TFN]

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE

Fisher Cast Iron Woodburning Stove - one section of stainless steel triple-wall pipe. Baby Bear model. 585820-4712. [9-3]

NOTICES

dresser, etc. Move household or storage unit - $50 per hour per mover. Call Scott Bauman at 716-432-0354.[TFN]

BROCKPORT CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

is accepting applications for the following positions:

NON-TEACHING

Sr. Auto Mechanic, Head Custodian, Cleaner, Cafeteria Monitor, Food Service Helper, Bus Driver, Bus Attendant, Teacher Aide, and Subs in all Areas.

For all positions, apply on line at: https://www.applitrack.com/brockport/onlineapp/

HOLLEY CSD is seeking candiates for the following ASAP;

• Anticipated Full-time Bus Drivers - paid training and $1,000 sign on bonus

• Anticipated Full-time School Bus Attendants

• Full-time Custodial Worker (cleaner)

• Full-time Teacher Aide

• Part-time Teacher Aide - café

• Substitutes for all positions

Please print and complete the Civil Service application found at www.holleycsd.org and return to:

Holley CSD, 3800 N. Main St. Rd., Holley, NY 14470 Call 585-638-6316 X: 2003 for more information.

TOWN OF CLARKSON

is seeking a full-time experienced administrative assistant in the office of the Town Supervisor. Duties include day-to-day clerical duties and providing leadership and support for a wide range of responsibilities. Candidates should have demonstrated skills in Microsoft Word and Excel, accounts payable/receivable preferred, and have excellent communication skills. This is a 35-hour per week position with a full benefits package. Compensation will be commensurate with level of experience. Interested candidates should send a letter of interest and resume to supervisor@clarksonny.org by August 31.

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CHURCHVILLE-CHILI CENTRAL

SCHOOL DISTRICT PROPERTY LOCATED IN THE TOWN OF RIGA Churchville-Chili Central School District, located in the Towns of Riga, Ogden, Chili and Sweden announces that the warrant for the collection of School Taxes on property located in the Town of Riga, has been delivered to the Collector. Taxes on property located in the Towns of Ogden, Chili and Sweden are collected by the Receiver of Taxes in the respective Town Office Buildings.

SCHOOL TAX COLLECTOR MATTHEW J. DEAMARAL

Will receive taxes for the Town of Riga at the Westside Community Federal Credit Union, 125 E. Buffalo Street, Churchville, New York, beginning September 1, 2023 through October 31, 2023 during the following hours:

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023 – OCTOBER 31, 2023

MONDAY - THURSDAY 9:00 A.M. - 4:00 P M. FRIDAY 9:00 A.M. – 5:00 P.M.

No collections on Saturdays, Sundays or Holidays

SCHOOL TAX PAYMENT INSTRUCTIONS

FULL PAYMENT

Sept. 1 thru Oct. 1 No interest due. Pay total amount of bill. MAKE CHECK PAYABLE AND SEND TO: Receiver of Taxes Churchville-Chili CSD P.O. Box 165 Ithaca, NY 14851

Oct. 2 thru 31 Add 2% interest to total amount and include in payment.

Nov. 1 thru 18 Pay to COUNTY TREASURY. **Interest must be included. After Oct. 31 call 753-1200 for exact amount due, including interest.

NO PAYMENTS WILL BE ACCEPTED AFTER NOVEMBER 18

INSTALLMENT PAYMENTS:

All installment payments must include the 0.10% service charge shown as part of each installment.

Sept. 1 thru 15 No interest due. Pay total amount shown for due date-MAKE CHECK PAYABLE AND SEND TO: Receiver of Taxes Churchville-Chili CSD P.O. Box 165 Ithaca, NY 14851

Sept. 16 thru 20 Add 1% interest to total amount for due date September 15 and include in payment.

After September 20, 2023 the installment plan is no longer available to you and the total amount of the bill, must be paid in one payment.

Providing the first installment (due date September 15, 2023) has been made properly, installments for due dates October 15, 2023 and November 15, 2023 ONLY are payable to the COUNTY TREASURY

IF an installment is not paid on or before the 15th of the month due, a 1% interest charge for each amount or fraction thereof must be added to the total amount due, including the service charge

**NOTE** When paying County Treasury as directed above, please make checks payable to:

Mail to: COUNTY TREASURY P.O. Box 14420, Rochester, New York 14614

Pay in Person: Room B-2, County Office Building 39 West Main Street, Rochester, NY

NO PAYMENTS WILL BE ACCEPTED AFTER NOVEMBER 18

School Taxes unpaid after that date, plus accrued interest and penalties, will be relevied on the 2023 Town and County tax bill.

Michelle Penner, Clerk Board of

Education

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Brockport Central School District School Tax Collection Sweden #1

School Tax Warrants have been delivered to me for School Districts in the TOWN OF SWEDEN.

I will receive all such taxes at 18 State Street, Brockport, New York beginning September 1, 2023 through October 1, 2023

COLLECTION HOURS

Monday through Friday 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM NO INTEREST THROUGH AND INCLUDING OCTOBER 1, 2023

PLEASE NOTE:

Beginning October 2, 2023, 3% interest will be added to the bill.

If you are using the installment payment option first installment is due by September 15, 2023 to Sweden Tax Receiver, all second and third installments must be made to Monroe County not the Sweden Tax Receiver

**Not receiving your Tax Bill does not absolve you of your obligation to pay your bill in a timely fashion. If you do not receive your Tax Bill, please contact the Receiver of Taxes by calling 637-2145.

Kathleen A. Bahr-Seever RECEIVER OF TAXES

All tax information including receipts are available online at monroecounty.gov under the view/ pay tax link on the home page.

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New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Notice of Complete Application

Date: 08/21/2023

Applicant: ROCHESTER GAS & ELECTRIC CORPORATION

89 EAST AVE ROCHESTER, NY 14649

Facility: RG&E GAS MAIN

E WAUTOMA BEACH & W BEACH RDS|@ BUSH CREEK PARMA, NY

Application ID: 8-2640-00296/00002

Permits(s) Applied for: 1 - Article 24 Freshwater Wetlands

Project is located: in PARMA in MONROE COUNTY

Project Description:

Replacement of an existing leak-prone gas main with approximately 1,484 feet of new 4-inch polyethylene natural gas main along West Beach Road in the Town of Parma. Additionally East Creek will be crossed via directional drilling.The existing line will be abandoned in-place. Approximately 800 square feet of temporary disturbance is planned within a the regulated adjacent area of NYSDEC Freshwater Wetlands PM-1, a class 1 wetland. The Department seeks public comments prior to issuance of the permit.

Availability of Application Documents: Filed application documents, and Department draft permits where applicable, are available for inspection during normal business hours at the address of the contact person. To ensure timely service at the time of inspection, it is recommended that an appointment be made with the contact person.

State Environmental Quality Review (SEQR) Determination Project is an Unlisted Action and will not have a significant impact on the environment. A Negative Declaration is on file. A coordinated review was not performed.

SEQR Lead Agency None Designated

State Historic Preservation Act (SHPA) Determination

The proposed activity is not subject to review in accordance with SHPA. The application type is exempt and/or the project involves the continuation of an existing operational activity.

DEC Commissioner Policy 29, Environmental Justice and Permitting (CP-29)

It has been determined that the proposed action is not subject to CP-29.

Availability For Public Comment

Comments on this project must be submitted in writing to the Contact Person no later than 09/14/2023 or 15 days after the publication date of this notice, whichever is later.

Contact Person ROBERT B CALL NYSDEC

6274 E Avon-Lima Rd Avon, NY 14414

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Legal Notice Town of Parma

2023/2024 School Tax Payment Information

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that I, Carrie Fracassi, the undersigned Receiver of Taxes, for the Town of Parma, has received the Tax Roll/Warrant for the collection of school taxes for Town of Parma residents in the Hilton, Spencerport, and Brockport School Districts, beginning September 1, 2023, ending November 1, 2023, at Parma Town Hall, 1300 Hilton Parma Corners Road, Hilton, NY, during regular business hours: Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.; and Saturday, September 9, 2023, from 9:00 a.m. until Noon. There is a 24-hour drop box available at the front of the Town Hall Building to help facilitate the collection of taxes. **Not receiving your Tax Bill does not absolve you of your obligation to pay your bill in a timely fashion. If you do not receive your Tax Bill, please contact the Receiver of Taxes by calling 585-392-9461 or visit monroecounty.gov under the view/ pay tax link on their home page for tax information including bills and receipts**

SCHOOL TAX PAYMENT INSTRUCTIONS

General and By Mail Information for all Payments: Payments with a legible U. S. Postmark dated on or before the payment due date will be accepted. Postage meter marks are NOT considered U. S. postmarks. Allow extra time for Direct Payment Checks (often used for online banking) to arrive, as these are NOT postmarked. Payments will be returned for incorrect amounts paid and/or not received in a timely manner and may result in interest/ penalties. Payments will be accepted on the next business day, when the last day of a payment period falls on a weekend or holiday. Receipts will be mailed when requested for the full payment. No third-party checks accepted. All checks returned to the Tax Receiver marked insufficient funds or returned for any other reason will be subject to a service charge.

FULL PAYMENTS: Sept. 1 – Oct.1 No interest due. Pay total amount to Carrie Fracassi, Receiver of Taxes, by mail, drop box or in person at 1300 Hilton Parma Corners Road, P. O. Box 728, Hilton, NY.

Oct. 2 – November 1 Add 2% interest to the total tax due and include in payment payable to Carrie Fracassi, Receiver of Taxes, by mail, drop box or in person at 1300 Hilton Parma Corners Road, P. O. Box 728, Hilton, NY.

Nov. 2 – Nov.18 Make payment to Monroe County Treasurer by mail or in person to 39 West Main Street, Rochester, NY 14614.

FIRST INSTALLMENT: Sept. 1 – Sept. 15 Pay total due as indicated on stub #1, INCLUDING service charge to Carrie Fracassi, Receiver of Taxes, by mail, drop box or in person at 1300 Hilton Parma Corners Road, P. O. Box 728, Hilton, NY.

Sept. 16 – Sept.20 Add 1% interest to the total due, INCLUDING service charges on stub #1 payable to Carrie Fracassi, Receiver of Taxes, by mail, drop box or in person at 1300 Hilton Parma Corners Road, P. O. Box 728, Hilton, NY.

If the first installment is not paid by September 20, the installment plan is no longer available, and the full amount of the school tax bill must be paid.

2nd & 3rd INSTALLMENT: Provided the first installment has been paid properly, the remaining installments are payable to the Monroe County Treasurer by mail or in person to 39 West Main Street, Rochester, NY 14614.

•NO PAYMENTS WILL BEACCEPTED

AFTER NOVEMBER 18. School taxes, accrued interest and penalties unpaid after this date, will be re-levied onto the 2024 Town and County tax bill.

Carrie Fracassi, Receiver of Taxes

Town of Parma

Dated: August 23, 2023

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“MARGHA CONSULTANTS & LANGUAGE SERVICES LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with the SSNY on 07/28/2023. Office location: Monroe County. SSNY has been designated as the agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of any process to P.O. Box 402, North Greece, NY 14515. Purpose: Any lawful purpose.”

Legal Notice Town of Ogden

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE, that I, Noelle Burley, Town Clerk/Receiver of Taxes for the Town of Ogden, have received the tax roll and warrant for collection of school taxes for the Town of Ogden residents in the SPENCERPORT SCHOOL DISTRICT, CHURCHVILLE-CHILI SCHOOL DISTRICT and BROCKPORT SCHOOL DISTRICT, and that I will receive payment of said school taxes at the OGDEN COMMUNITY CENTER, 269 Ogden Center Road, Spencerport, New York, beginning September 1, 2023 from 8:30 A.M. to 4:30 P.M.

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE OF THE FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS:

A. Full Payments - September 1October 1, 2023 . . . No Interest Due . . . Pay TOTAL AMOUNT of tax bill to Noelle Burley, Receiver of Taxes.

B. Installment Payments - All school districts accept installment payments and may be paid by following these instructions:

1. First Installment - Pay TOTAL amount, including service charge, on stub #1 by September 15, 2023 to Noelle Burley, Receiver of Taxes.

2. September 16 to September 20th - ADD 1% INTEREST TO TOTAL amount including service charge on stub #1 and PAY to Noelle Burley, Receiver of Taxes.

3. Providing the first installment (due date September 15, 2023) has been made properly, installments for due dates October 15, 2023 and November 15, 2023 only are payable to the Monroe County Treasury.

4. If the FIRST INSTALLMENT is NOT paid by September 20, 2023, the installment plan is NO LONGER AVAILABLE The full amount of the school tax bill must be paid (See Instruction A above).

NO PAYMENTS WILL BE ACCEPTED AFTER NOVEMBER 18

School taxes unpaid after that date, plus accrued interest and penalties, will be relevied onto the 2024 Town and County tax bill.

C. CHECKS must be made out CORRECTLY & LEGIBLY.

D. NO third party CHECKS will be accepted.

E. Persons having checks returned to the Receiver marked INSUFFICIENT FUNDS or for ANY OTHER REASON will be charged an additional $20.00 penalty, payable before the returned check is re-deposited.

F. Our Tax Dropbox will be available for after-hour payments. Payments received through the Tax Dropbox will be processed on the previous business day’s date.

Your CAREFUL adherence to the above School Tax Payment Information will help tremendously to make the school tax collection process run smoothly. Thank you.

DATED: August 15, 2023

NOELLE BURLEY, TOWN CLERK/ RECEIVER OF TAXES

TOWN OF OGDEN

Opinion/Comments

Brockport residents sue Village over “dump”

Beware; unwanted modifications are altering our beautiful, safe, and historic village. On April 6, 2023, the Village of Brockport Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) granted an area variance for a business at 180 South Avenue to grind and dye wood products to produce mulch outside, rather than inside a building. This is a blatant disregard for the concerns of the approximately 70 residents in attendance who disagreed with the change to the village landscape and zoning. Furthermore, the ZBA determined an environmental impact study was not needed to support their decision. Our Village officials were not receptive to the voices of their constituents. If the ZBA had looked into the mulching and screening components, they would have found well-documented safety and health hazards associated with wood dust, fungal spores, molds, bacteria and fire risk due to spontaneous combustion and more. These are serious problems because the dump is adjacent to residential areas in the Village of Brockport and the Town of Sweden.

Citizens left the ZBA meeting shocked, and a grassroots group started a GoFundMe campaign to oppose the decision. Many people have contributed to this movement and a lawsuit (Article 78 proceeding) was filed with the New York State Supreme Court on July 26, 2023. This should not be a confrontational situation. The ZBA and the Village Board should want what is best for Brockport and its residents. Those citizens voicing serious concerns are Village

and Town taxpayers concerned about their property values and maintaining peaceful neighborhoods. What voices should the Mayor, Village Board, and ZBA be listening to and affected by?

What harm is being unleashed on this community by a hastily made ZBA decision? Every day, villagers walk and run past the growing health hazard and visual eyesore of numerous piles of cut trees, mulch, dirt, and mounds of broken concrete and asphalt. The ZBA issued several conditions of their approval, including: no more than eight piles, hours of operation limited to Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., among others. These conditions are repeatedly violated, and stipulations haven’t been enforced by Code Enforcement. Residents also routinely hear dump trucks clanging and heavy equipment on Village streets at 7 a.m. weekdays and on Saturdays.

Lastly, can you imagine Spencerport, Fairport, or Pittsford proudly allowing a dumpsite situated by one of their main entrances to their Village? Do we want another Kleen Brite situation all over again? The Village Board should ask themselves a simple question – how is Brockport better with an ever expanding dump within the Village limits? Updates and contributions are available at https://www. gofundme.com/f/duch9-save-brockport

Brockport mayor responds about 180 South Avenue

I was invited by Westside News to respond to the letter by Joanne Bocach posted in this weekend’s paper regarding 180 South Avenue’s recycling repository (not a “dump”). Normally I would not do so, for the following reasons. The Zoning Board of Appeals, whose variance has been questioned, functions independently of the legislative body and any legislative oversight. Thus, the Village Board has no final say over variances and the issuance of special permits, nor any authority to overturn them. Zoning Board of Appeals decisions are appropriately reviewed by the courts through an article 78 proceeding which three citizens have filed and which is pending in Monroe County’s Supreme Court.

It is important to understand that the area from 180 South Avenue to Owens Road has been zoned light industrial for decades and that zoning has not and will not change in the foreseeable future. The ZBA variance decision in question was in regard to processing wood for mulch and mulch piles. The other work being done on the property and the piles of other materials are not part of the decision and are permitted under the current zoning.

Finally, I will add that Code Enforcement Officer Chad Fabry has investigated every complaint about this property and found each without merit or premise.

Mayor Margay Blackman Village of Brockport

Joanne Bocach on behalf of Save Brockport

Provided photo of the site at 180 South Avenue.

The

Greece resident’s book tells the story of Rochester’s airport

From its attractive cover to the stories contained in its pages, history lovers, aviation enthusiasts and civic-minded citizens have been discovering an interesting tale about Rochester’s 100 year-old airport in the book, The ROC – Journey thru the 20th Century . Just fourteen months ago Greece resident and author, Rick Iekel, launched the first full length work about the development of our community’s commercial airport in a book that has drawn the attention of both Rochester residents and the residents of Monroe County’s towns and villages. The ROC – Journey thru the 20th Century tells the story of the 1921 purchase and development of Britton Field by the City, the 1948 transfer of the Rochester Municipal Airport to Monroe County and the subsequent growth of that facility with the arrival of the jet age. It tells of the people who played important roles in the airport’s story and of the circumstances that caused an initial purchase of 110 acres of land along Scottsville Road to grow to its present 1,200 acres of aviation activities. Iekel, the former airport director, shares memories of the people-friendly airport of old where families greeted and sent off their loved ones, where children of all ages stopped to watch the airplanes and where couples experienced one of the city’s finest culinary destinations. He offers a unique look at the opera-

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tion of the community’s major aviation activities inside its eight foot high perimeter fence line.

Urging support for the community’s small businesses, Iekel announced his plan to market his book through consignments with local shops when he launched his book on June 2, 2022. A variety of local businesses from Greece in the north to Fairport south of the City, from Webster in the east to Brockport in the west are now distributing Iekel’s book. “The relationship,” Iekel says, “has been a win-win-win for me, my outlets and hundreds of interested readers.” Current points of sale now include:

•Lift Bridge Book Shop in Brockport

•SOHO Bagel Café in Greece

•Taste of Rochester in the airport terminal

•Parkleigh on the corner of Park and Goodman

•Golden Harvest Bakery in Henrietta

•Yesterday’s Muse in Webster

•Another Chapter Book Store in Fairport. Iekel has been called upon to give frequent presentations to historical societies, community groups and book clubs. He is available on Facebook (Rick Iekel, Author), Linkedin (Rick Iekel), his website (FlyingwithRick.wordpress.com) and by email at fjiekel@gmail.com

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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:

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

PUBLIC HEARING:

Appeal of Jeremy Taylor of 484 Stony Point Road, Spencerport, NY 14559 requesting (3) area variances for an attached garage addition of 896 sq ft to an existing 400 sq ft attached garage for a total of 1,296 sq ft whereas, single family residences are allowed garage space for not more than three (3) motor vehicles (maximum square footage of garage space per lot not to exceed 960 square feet), pursuant to Chapter 300-28 C (2) in a R-1 Residential District. Additionally, the existing house has a 58.8’ front setback where for residential use, the minimum front yard setback is 60 feet, pursuant to Chapter 300-28 F (1) (d) in an R-1 Residential District. Lastly the existing house has a 14.8 side setback where for residential use, the minimum side setback is 15 feet pursuant to Chapter 300-28 F 1 (e) in an R-1 Residential District.

Tax Acct 116.04-1-21.1

Appeal of Thomas Bosch of 2385 Spencerport Road, Spencerport, NY 14559 for two (2) area variances on property of the same to install a pre-built 12’ x 20’ (240 sq ft) accessory structure 8.6 feet from the side property line and 13 feet from the rear property line whereas, the maximum land coverage for accessory structures is 1% which is 161 sq ft for this property pursuant to Chapter 300-28 F (3) (b) in an R-1 Residential District and minimum side and rear yard setbacks are 15 feet pursuant to Chapter 300-28 F (1) (e) and (f) in an R-1 Residential District.

Tax Acct # 102.02-2-31

Appeal of Mark Lipari for 7 Turner Drive, Spencerport, NY 14559 requesting 10 area variances for a proposed storage barn on his commercial property in a Light Industrial District.

Tax Acct #087.04-1-23

1. Area variance for the proposed east side setback of 10 feet whereas 30 feet minimum is required pursuant to Chapter 300-34 J (5) and the detached accessory structures shall conform to the yard requirements of its District pursuant to Chapter 300-59A (1).

2. Area variance for a landscaped area of 50 feet, whereas when a Light Industrial District abuts a Residential District, a landscaped area 100 feet in width must be provided along the full width of the adjacency pursuant to Chapter 300-34 I (4).

3. Area variance for a proposed parking lot setback of 1.5 feet (east) and 10 feet (west) and additionally to allow the existing parking lot side setback of .2 feet whereas on parcels of 5 acres or less, the minimum side setback for parking lots shall be 25 feet pursuant to Chapter 300-34 J (5).

4. Area variance for a rear setback of 97.9 feet whereas the rear setback required is 50 feet pursuant to Chapter 300-34 J (6). Additionally, there is a minimum of 50 feet exclusive of and in addition to any required buffer area as required by this and Subsection I (3).

5. Pursuant to Subsection I (3), a lot is required to set aside 30% of the lot to be devoted to seeding, planting and retention of tree cover or other landscaping and shall be used for no other purpose. Two (2) area variances for this subsection and for lot coverage of 15, 040 sq ft (37%) whereas the maximum allowed lot coverage by buildings and structures shall be 35% pursuant to Chapter 300-34 J (7).

6. Area variance for 8 parking spaces, whereas the parking requirements pursuant to Chapter 300-34 K (1) and Chapter 300-80 requires 27 spaces. The Planning Board may, during site plan review, increase or decrease the standards for specific uses.

7. Area variance for a pre-existing, non-conforming lot area of 40,000 sq ft whereas the minimum required is 62, 500 pursuant to Chapter 300-34 J (1).

8. Area variance for a pre-existing, non-conforming lot width of 100 feet whereas a minimum of 250 feet is required pursuant to Chapter 300-34 J (2).

9. Area variance for a pre-existing, non-conforming east side setback of 17.7 feet and a west side setback of 10.1 feet whereas a minimum of 30 feet is required.

10. Lastly, an area variance for a pre-existing, non-conforming off street loading space on the north side (front) of the building whereas off-street loading shall be on those sides of any building which do not face the streets pursuant to Chapter 300-34 K (2) (d).

Respectfully Submitted,

Sue Duggan,

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Town of Ogden

Notice of Public Hearing

Introductory Local Law # 9-2023

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Town Board of the Town of Ogden will hold and conduct a Public Hearing to consider the enactment of Introductory Local Law # 9-2023, which Public Hearing will be held and conducted at the Ogden Community Center, 269 Ogden Center Road, Spencerport, New York 14559, on the 13th day of September, 2023 at 7:00 pm and at which hearing all interested persons shall be heard concerning the subject matter thereof.

The proposed Local Law proposes to establish the position of Alternate Member for the Zoning Board of Appeals and Planning Boards of the Town of Ogden. A full and complete text of such Local Law is presently on file where it may be examined by all interested persons during normal business hours.

By order of the Town Board of the Town of Ogden Noelle Burley, Town Clerk, Town of Ogden

Area Worship Services

ELMGROVE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

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

FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH BROCkPORT NY

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

FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF CHILI

Rev. Brandi Wooten and our Congregation extend a warm welcome to all who come to our little white church on the hill, 3600 Chili Ave. Brandi and our congregation are enjoying a summer sabbatical—a Season of Renewal. Our temporary pastors during this time are Rev.Whitney Scoville and Elder Fred Mollon. Please join us for worship, Sundays, 10 AM, a family friendly service, either in person or virtually via live-stream or recording at https://www.facebook.com/firstpreschili/live/. Help us enjoy relaxation, new experiences (a Devotional walk, a relaxing Yoga gathering, prayer opportunities), new fun, new discoveries, new connections, different worship leaders…and take Jesus on the journey with us! Youth Groups, Music Opportunities, Mission Trips, Season Teams, and Community Outreach, including our Food Cupboard (3rd Sat. each month, 10-11:30 AM), are a few programs we offer to enrich our faith. In need of prayer or counsel, call or email the church office: 585-889-9896 or fpc3600@gmail.com. Handicapped accessible. Website: chili-presbyterian.org.

HILTON BAPTIST CHURCH

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

HILTON UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

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

LIFEQUEST COMMUNITY CHURCH

1021 Hilton Parma Corners Rd, Hilton Website: www.lifequest.cc, email: info@lifequest.cc. Lead Pastor: Rev. Rob Dickerson. Sunday Worship 11am. Midweek Programs: Wednesdays at 7pm – Midweek Adult Bible Study, Royal Rangers - a scouting program for boys; Wednesdays at 6:30pm HYM Hilton Youth Ministries at the Gate Youth Center, 62 East Avenue, Hilton. Journey together as we discover God’s Love and Purpose for our lives. Faith - Family - Friends - Fun - Freedom

MORTON BAPTIST CHURCH

1152 County Line Road, Hamlin, NY 14464. Church phone 585-6598459, email mortonbaptistchurch@yahoo.com. Pastor: Steven M Worrall, email pastorsteve712@gmail.com, cell 585-354-9779. Sunday Worship 10:30am. Sunday school is held during church service. Adult Bible Study is held on Wednesdays at noon, Choir practice at 4:30pm Wednesdays. Youth Group meets on Friday nights from 7 to 9pm. Our building is handicap accessible and visitors are welcome.

OGDEN PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

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

PARMA CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP CHURCH

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

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

PEARCE CHURCH

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

THE POTTER’S HOUSE

CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP CHURCH

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

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

SPENCERPORT ASSEMBLY OF GOD

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

SPENCERPORT BIBLE CHURCH

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

SPENCERPORT FIRST CONGREGATIONAL

UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST

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

ST. CHRISTOPHER’S CHURCH

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

ST. GEORGE’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH

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

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

UNION CONGREGATIONAL

UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST

14 North Main Street, Churchville. A warm welcome awaits you at Union Church.Join us on Sunday mornings at 10 am, watch us live stream on Facebook, or find us on soundcloud.com/ucc-churchville. No matter where you are on your journey, you are welcome here. We are an open and affirming church and invite all. Food distribution for local families in need on the fourth Wednesday of each month from 4-5 pm. Look for our special events advertised throughout the year, or on our signboard at the front of the church. Call 293-1665 or stop by to talk with Pastor Bradley Klug any Wednesday 1-3 pm; e-mail us at unionucc@frontier.com or check our website at Churchvilleucc.com. Also like us on Facebook, and follow us on Twitter and Instagram. We would love to hear from you and/or have you worship together with us.

Students from the Monroe 2-Orleans BOCES Mini Chef Co. program recently made a donation of lasagna, chicken, stuffed shells, and cookies to residents of Eagle Star Housing’s Spencerport home, which provides transitional housing for veterans. Photo from @EagleStarNY on X.