Westside News WEST Edition – November 27, 2022

Kiwanis Club and culinary students celebrate partnership with contest entry

The Kiwanis Club of Spencerport engaged the monroe 2-Orleans bOCES Culinary Arts Students to make a gingerbread creation that has been entered into the George Eastman Sweet Creations Gingerbread Display. After a brief introduction to the Kiwanis by Club president, Wendy Colby, and Club Secretary, Keith ryan, the students put their creativity into action to design a creation that represents what Kiwanis is all about.

The culinary students honed in on a message that both Kiwanis and the students share: that everyone deserves

ship,’ portrays an international spice bazaar filled with the world’s finest flavors. The entire structure is made of gingerbread and held together using royal icing. Natural seeds and herbs are featured throughout, making this creation an experience for all the senses – it needs to be seen in person to be fully appreciated.

‘ Celebrating p artnership’ can be viewed along with 61 other gingerbread creations at the George Eastman museum through January 2, 2023. All creations are part of a silent auction in support of the Eastman Legacy Collection taking place during the same date range. view the creations and bid online at https://www.biddingowl. com/Auction/index.cfm?auctionID=24504. provided information and photos

DMV reminds snowmobile enthusiasts to register for the season

The New York State Department of m otor vehicles (Dmv) is reminding New Yorkers to register their snowmobiles. Snowmobile registrations must be renewed annually. Dmv allows snowmobilers to renew registrations online on the Dmv website, by mail or in person at a Dmv office.

“Dmv has made the snowmobile registration process fast and convenient so snowmobilers can easily get out there and enjoy New York’s beautiful and vast trail system,” said mark J.F. Schroeder, Dmv Commissioner and Governor’s Traffic Safety Committee Chair. “I wish all snowmobile enthusiasts a safe riding season and remember to operate your snowmobile responsibly and never impaired.”

Learn more about registering a snowmobile in New York State on the Dmv’s website at https://dmv.ny.gov/registration/register-snowmobile. Additionally, members of the New York State Snowmobile Association receive a $55 discount

All snowmobiles operated in New York must be registered and marked with a validation sticker. riders who complete a registration online can print a temporary certificate, which is valid for 15 days. Dmv generates a permanent registration and mails it to the recipient along with their validation sticker. There is no additional charge for the temporary certificate.

Non-New Yorkers who wish to ride in New York State can register a snowmobile if it is already registered in their home state. They can use the NYS registration for Outof-State Snowmobile service to get the 15-day registration and operate their snowmobile here immediately. Dmv will send a permanent registration in the mail.

There are over 10,500 miles in the Statewide Snowmobile Trail System, traversing 46 counties and maintained by over 200 clubs. revenue obtained through snowmobile registrations is used to support local areas through grantsin-aid for snowmobile trail development and maintenance, which is administered through 52 municipal sponsors. This vast trail network is comprised of lands under the jurisdiction of the Office of parks, recreation and Historic preservation, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC), NYS Canal Corporation, national forest land, local governments, and many private landowners who have increasingly opened their property to snowmobiling with insurance coverage provided by the state snowmobile program.

In addition, New York State is a leader in snowmobile education and offers operator training courses for snow-

mobilers aged 10 and up. This course, taught by experienced snowmobilers who volunteer their time, provides fundamental information which all snowmobilers should possess in order to ensure the safety of riders and other trail users. Successful completion of this course results in the award of an NYS Snowmobile Safety Certificate. For more information, visit https://parks.ny.gov/recreation/ snowmobiles/education.aspx.

Snowmobilers must always carry registration and proof of insurance documents on them while snowmobiling. riders must produce the documents at the request of any law enforcement officer or magistrate. Additionally, riders must produce insurance documentation at the request of anyone who is injured or suffers property damage as a result of operating a snowmobile. Holders of snowmobile safety certificates must carry the certificate when they are snowmobiling.

Dmv also reminds snowmobilers that it is illegal to operate a snowmobile while impaired by drugs or alcohol, and drivers and passengers must wear helmets on the state snowmobile trail system.

For more info on the New York State Snowmobile Trail System and tips for operation, visit http://www. dec.ny.gov/outdoor/7718.html and https://parks.ny.gov/ recreation/snowmobiles/.

Contact a local club or tourism department for trail status and trail conditions where you want to ride. A map of New York’s extensive snowmobile trails is available at https://webapps2.cgis-solutions.com/nysnowmobile/. provided information

Upcycled items find new homes for the holidays thanks to

by Colleen Onuffer

One man’s trash is another man’s treasure. For Jenna Waterman Wolfley, it’s more than a proverb – it’s a way of life.

“We live in a very disposable world,” she said. “So many things go away so quickly – jobs, relationships and material items – but I’m fortunate enough to be the keeper of other people’s things, of their memories.”

Jenna receives items that are no longer needed by community members and breathes new life into them. During the holiday season, she collects old ornaments, wreaths, decorations, and blank holiday cards. After cleaning and fixing them, they are distributed to individuals in need for free.

“I will get calls from nursing homes, group homes, neighbors of someone who needs a little sunshine, or people who are going through a hard time – people who don’t have the disposable income to buy these things, especially in this economy,” she explained. “It’s wonderful that people have come to me and trust me with their inner wants, what they want for the holidays.”

This is the fourth year that Jenna has been creating these customized pieces, noting that she makes between 20 and 25 each holiday season.

“We’ve had phone calls asking for items for Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa and Three Kings’ Day,” said Waterman Wolfley. “We’re Jewish and we’ve become the Christmas center of Chili! It’s so beautiful that we can be a different faith entirely, yet I can help them celebrate their own holidays.”

In 2017, Jenna and her family moved to the area from Rochester’s east side, looking for a more suburban, rural area. They bought property on Loyalist Avenue and turned it into a working farm, complete with a beehive, fruit trees, berry and apple orchards, and a garden of fresh flowers. Everything produced on their property is then put out for people to take, free of charge.

Waterman Wolfley homeschools her special-needs son, who is in tenth grade. “Homeschooling can be so isolating,” she explained. “We began farming and ran a food cupboard,

then a book swap. We were just trying to find ways to stay connected in and within the community.”

This became even more difficult during the pandemic’s lockdowns. In the height of it, Jenna and her son, Sergei, were cooking and sharing free meals for people in need, no questions asked.

“We also did this thing called the Land of Misfit Toys,” explained Waterman Wolfley. “We would go and get stuff people didn’t sell at garage sales. My husband, Ted, would clean and fix everything. Then we’d set everything out and arrange pre-set shopping times for people to come and get toys for their kids. I’d love to bring that back.”

Jenna and her family consider themselves contemporary homesteaders. “We can fix things, we can grow things, we can cook things,” she said. Her son, Sergei, also collects clothes and upcycles them, providing a clothing closet for teenage boys to pick up free outfits.

“People come to us and ask if we want something that they were getting rid of. It has become a movement – people no longer feel guilty about giving things away,” she explained. “And everybody has a story that they want to share about what they’re donating. Like they used to use something with their kids, but the kids have since moved away.”

Jenna is very appreciative of the community members who donate items. She has received so many that they fill her garage, which has been converted to a workspace that can seat 10 to 12 crafters.

“This community needs a lot but also gives a lot,” said Waterman Wolfley. “It just really speaks to me that even with the price of gas, people will drive from wherever they live to bring me stuff.”

Jenna and her family get so much joy out of giving back to the community and supplying hope to others, that they don’t plan on stopping any time soon. In fact, she’d like to expand her efforts.

“I’m never bored,” joked Waterman Wolfley, who teaches three disciplines at RIT, where she’s been working for the past 22 years. Her ultimate goal is to rent a place in Chili Center so all of these projects could live under one roof, and her family could help even more individuals.

“What we get paid in return could never be equated to

Chili family

cash,” she said. “We’ve met hundreds of people in Chili that we wouldn’t have met otherwise. We’ve made friends. People have brought us things that they thought we would find joy.”

Individuals can reach out to Jenna Waterman Wolfley via Facebook for requests or to arrange donation drop offs.

Celebrate the holiday with Sweden/Clarkson Recreation

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Letters to Santa will be received at Sweden Clarkson/ Community Center, 4927 Lake Road, Brockport, NY 14420 and responses will be sent in a timely manner. For specifics about letters from Santa, contact Recreation Assistant Tim Manuszewski at timm@townofsweden.org or 431-0087. Provided information

Jenna Waterman Wolfley (right) and her son, Sergei, create customized holiday gifts including this handmade Christmas scarf.

Photo by Gary Sajdak

Sweden/Clarkson Recreation Department will host its annual Holiday Event on Thursday, December 1, from 6 to 7:30

at the Sweden/Clarkson Community Center, 4927 Lake Road. Take pictures with Santa and Mrs. Claus, enjoy holiday-themed crafts, games, face painting, tattoos, and refreshments.

Hilton Lions Club holding holiday decorating contest

The Hilton Lions Club is holding a Christmas holiday decorating contest again this year. Club members visited more than ten nominated homes last year and found the decorations amazing and beautiful to look at.

The contest is open to anyone in the Hilton Central School District and includes only outdoor decorations that can be viewed from the road. The first place winner will receive a certificate for dinner for two at Fosters

Restaurant in Hilton and the second place winner will receive a grocery certificate from Tops Market in Hilton.

The Hilton Lions are now accepting nominations for homes to be judged. Nominate yourself, your family, or your friends. Submit nominations with the resident’s name and address to Keuka61@gmail.com by December 14, 2022, to be included in the contest.

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Greece Community Orchestra presents holiday concert

The Greece Community Orchestra will present their Annual Holiday Concert on Sunday, December 4, at 4 p.m., at the Italian American Sports Club, 1250 Buffalo Road, Rochester. Directed by Jonathan Allentoff, this family concert will feature vocal solo-

ists Michael DeLuca, Mark Block, and Aldo Mannoni.

Refreshments will be served following the concert. There is a $5 suggested donation, and children are free. For additional information, visit www.greeceperformingarts.org. Provided information

St. Luke’s celebrates the season with layettes for newborns

It’s a very merry baby time of year and St. Luke’s Episcopal Church in Brockport is celebrating the season with layettes for newborns of families in need.

Welcoming a new baby is a joyous occasion, but for some families it can also be a time of stress. Luke’s Layettes is an active ministry that provides clothing and other basic necessities for area families who could use a little extra help caring for their infants. Although the layettes are distributed throughout the year, they seem to take on special meaning during the Christmas season.

Luke’s Layettes is made possible thanks to the generosity of friends and neighbors who donate infant clothing, as well as diapers, receiving blankets, and monetary gifts.

“These layettes help to bring an

added touch of joy to the new moms and are always received with thankful hearts,” said Rosemary Catlin, who oversees the ministry. “Luke’s Layettes has long served our community and we look forward to being there for families who need our help, not just during the holiday season, but also in the year ahead.”

To help welcome newborns, drop off your donations at St. Luke’s, 14 State Street, Brockport, between the hours of 9 a.m. and 1 p.m., Monday through Thursday. Make checks payable to St. Luke’s with Luke’s Layettes noted in the memo line.

For more information about Luke’s Layettes, contact the Parish Office at 585-637-6650, or Rosemary at 585431-1217 or via email rosaboza99@ gmail.com.

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Partners sought for On the Canals excursions

The NYS Canal Corporation is seeking providers to join the fourth year of New York State’s On the Canals excursions program in 2023. Qualified vendors interested in developing and operating outdoor recreational, cultural and educational activities, free

participants, across one or multiple locations on the New York State Canal System are encouraged to submit a request for qualifications (RFQ) at https://www.nypa.gov/procurement.

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OFC Creations presents new Charcuterie & Chardonnay Cabaret

OFC Creations Theatre Center presents “Charcuterie & Chardonnay Cabaret: A Tribute to Amy Winehouse, Lady Gaga, Adele and Other Fabulous Divas” opening Friday, December 2, at The Old Farm Café, 3450 Winton Place, Rochester.

Join OFC for an evening of fabulous cheese, wines, and other assorted bites in this new cabaret. Set to the hit tunes of Amy Winehouse, Lady Gaga, and Adele, among others, professional performers, Maureen Boorum, Jenna Lucas, and Courtney Schutt take the stage for an evening of music that has sparked generations. Appropriate for ages 13 and older.

Performances of “Charcuterie & Chardonnay Cabaret” are at 7:30 p.m.

on December 2, 3, and 4. Tickets are $20 per guest and are for sale online at OFCCreations.com/tickets or by calling 585-667-0954. Tickets also can be purchased in person at OFC’s The Old Farm Café during all public hours.

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Maureen Boorum , Jenna Lucas , and Courtney Schutt will take the stage for this new cabaret. Provided photo.

Rotary Business of the Month – Kitchens by Countryside was chosen as Spencerport Rotary’s “Business of the Month” for November. The Rotary encourages residents to stop by the Kitchens by Countryside showroom to find an amazing space and great people to work with. Pictured are (l-r) Spencerport Rotarian Cindy Harding, Kitchens by Countryside staff Bonnie Gloris, Julia Punzi, Sierra Zaremba, Chrissi Torregrossa, Jacklyn Cappozzi, Alexa VanAuken, Diana Coleman, Amanda Webster, Heather Zapf, Spencerport Rotarians Joe and Lee Marasco, and Rotary President Dave DeMers. Provided information and photo.

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•The International Joint Commission is holding a public input webinar, Reflections on Lake Ontario Water Quality Progress, on Tuesday, December 6, at 6:30 p.m. Participants will be able to provide input focused on topics affecting the water quality of Lake Ontario and the Niagara River. Register at bit.ly/IJC-Lake-Ontario. The IJC has also prepared a survey to receive input on the 2022 Progress Report of the Parties (PROP) and the water quality in each Great Lake. Take the survey at ijc.org/survey-2022-prop.

•The Robert Dean Chorale will be holding holiday concerts on Saturday, December 3, 7 p.m., at Brockport First Baptist Church, 124 Main Street, Brockport (parking is available in the public lot on Erie Street), and Sunday, December 4, 3 p.m., at Elmgrove United Methodist Church, 1500 Spencerport Road, Rochester.

•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.

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Donations Needed

•Spencerport Cartons for Christmas is holding an Open House to accept donations of unexpired food items (no glass, please) on Friday, December 2, from 3 to 6 p.m. at St John’s school building gym, off Martha Street. Frozen turkeys may be donated Saturday, December 3, at 12:30 p.m. at St John’s school building.

•Cartons for Christmas has three Toy Tree locations in Spencerport – Fowler’s Canaltown Wine & Spirits, 377 South Union Street; The Unique Shop, 130 South Union Street; Spencerport Federal Credit Union, 2775 Spencerport Road. Stop in to select an angel from the tree and purchase gifts for that recipient.

Events

•New flood maps for Monroe County lakefront communities are coming. Have your flood risk and insurance questions answered by FEMA at an Open House on Tuesday, November 29, from 4 to 8:00 p.m. at the Irondequoit Library, 1290 Titus Avenue.

•Two exhibits on display beginning December 2 at Hart Gallery 27, 27 Market Street, Brockport. The work of Emily L. Joseph will be featured in the upstairs gallery while a multi artist show by The Brockport Artists’ Guild will be in the main gallery. Meet and greet soiree with refreshments and live music on Friday, December 2 from 6 to 9 p.m. Visit hartgallery27.com for information.

•Brockport Symphony Orchestra presents its 13th annual Holiday Pops Concert on Saturday, December 3, 3 p.m., at the First Presbyterian Church of Brockport, 35 State Street. Admission is free, and donations will be gratefully accepted. For information, visit www.brockportsymphony. org.

•RIT’s School of Art and the Joseph Avenue Cultural Arts Alliance are hosting a free arts and crafts event for families with school-aged children on Saturday, December 3, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the David F. Gantt Recreation Center, 700 North Street, Rochester. Community members are invited to create, engage, and learn together through painting, printmaking, and face-painting. Healthy snacks will be provided. Open to the public. No advanced registration required.

•Hilton Baptist Church is presenting the Ghosts of Christmas Past from A Christmas Carol, by Charles Dickens. Mr. Kim Tenreiro brings the ghosts to life in this one-man, two-act performance on Sunday, December 4, at 2 p.m. There will be an optional prologue at 1:15 p.m. explaining the more than 30 ghosts and their timelines.

Presale Tickets are $15 online (see QR code in article this week) or by calling 392-7990 mornings until 1 p.m. Tickets will be $20 at the door the day of the performance. Recommended for mature audiences over age 12.

•Brockport’s Holiday Light Spectacular and Parade is Sunday, December 4, at 5 p.m. Parade hosted by the Brockport Stetson Club. Fireworks sponsored by Sunnking. For details look up The Stetson Club on Facebook.

•Open House at Hamlin’s North Star History Center, 864 Walker Lake Ontario Road, Hilton, on Sunday, December 4, 1 to 3 p.m., in celebration of St. Nicholas Day. Kids crafts and treats, refreshments, history, and an appearance by St. Nicholas. Please consider bringing a donation for Life Solutions of Hamlin.

•Polish Heritage Society of Rochester is hosting Wigilia, a traditional Polish Christmas Eve dinner, on December 10 at St. John Fisher’s College at Cleary Hall in Rochester. This is a family event where attendees will sing Polish Christmas Carols, experience foods from a traditional Polish Christmas Eve Dinner as well as have a visit by Saint Nicholas for the children. Limited seating available. Advanced purchased seating only prior to December 2. Tickets are $35 for Polish Heritage Society of Rochester Members, $40 for non-members, $20 for children ages 618, and free for children under 5. Visit www. polishheritagerochester.org/?page_id=41 for information and to purchase tickets.

•Author Rick Iekel will be signing copies of his book, The ROC: Journey thru the 20th Century, the story of Rochester’s 100-year-old airport, on Sunday, December 4, from 2 to 4 p.m. at Lift Bridge Book Shop, 45 Main Street, Brockport.

•The Greece Community Orchestra will present their Annual Holiday Concert on Sunday, December 4, at 4 p.m., at the Italian American Sports Club, 1250 Buffalo Road, Rochester. Refreshments follow the concert. There is a $5 suggested donation, and children are free. For information, visit www.greeceperformingarts.org.

Fundraisers

•Greece Auxiliary Annual Craft Show is December 3 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Greece American Legion, 344 Dorsey Road, Greece. Lunch will be available from noon to 3 p.m.

•Chili American Legion Auxiliary is hosting a Surf & Turf Festival on Friday, December 2, at 7 p.m. The Legion is located at 450 Chili Scottsville Road (Rt. 386). There will be special drawings and many chances to win seafood and beef packages. Food and beverage will be provided.

•Kiwanis Club of Brockport is holding its 48th annual Holiday Craft Show and Sale on Sunday, December 4, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., at the Sweden/ Clarkson Community Center, 4927 Lake Road South, Brockport. For details, call 637-2300 or 738-1552.

•30th annual Cookie Walk at Adams Basin United Methodist Church, 4296 Canal Road (at Washington Street), on Saturday, December 3, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. (while supplies last). Cookies are $13 per pound. Enjoy car-side service or come inside to choose your own. Limited quantity of sugar-free cookies available.

•Greece Auxiliary Annual Craft Show is December 3 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Greece American Legion, 344 Dorsey Road, Greece. Lunch will be available from noon to 3 p.m.

•Craft Fair at Union Congregational Church, 14 North Main Street, Churchville, on Saturday and Sunday, December 3 and 4, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Hand crafted items, hand-made jams and jellies, Christmas decorations, and baked goods available. For information, call 585-293-1665.

Government Meetings

•Churchville: Board of Trustees – November 28 at 7 p.m. and December 5 at 6 p.m. at the Village Municipal Building, 23 East Buffalo Street.

•Hamlin: Conservation Board – November 28, 7 p.m.; Town Board – November 30, 7 p.m.; Planning Board – December 5, 7 p.m., at the Hamlin Town Hall, 1658 Lake Road.

•Riga: Conservation Board – November 28 at 7 p.m.; Zoning Board – December 1 at 7 p.m.; Planning Board – December 5 at 7 p.m.

•Spencerport: Board of Trustees – Wednesday, December 7, 7 p.m., at the Village Office, 27 West Avenue, Spencerport.

•Sweden: Planning Board – November 28, 7 p.m.; Town Board – November 29 (fifth Tuesday), 6 p.m., at Town Office, 18 State Street, Brockport.

•Assemblyman Josh Jensen (134th District) will hold evening office hours on Monday, November 28, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Ogden Farmers’ Library, 269 Ogden Center Road, Spencerport.

Health/Help

•Veterans with Cancer Support Group meets the second and fourth Tuesday of the month from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at Cancer Support Community at Gilda’s Club, 255 Alexander Street, Rochester. Call 585423-9700 x304 or visit www.cscrochester.org for information.

•Ogden Presbyterian Church Community Clothes Closet, 2400 South Union Street, Spencerport, will be open from 10 a.m. to noon on the first and third Saturday of each month. Appointments are not necessary. Open to all. Email ogdenpresbyterian@ gmail.com or call 352-6802 with any questions or emergency needs.

•The Hilton Community Clothes Closet, located in the basement of Hilton Baptist Church, 50 Lake Avenue, is open Tuesdays from 9 to 11:30 a.m., the first and third Thursday of the month from 5 to 7 p.m., and the second Saturday of the month from 9 to 11 a.m. Appointments are not necessary. Email hbchurch50@gmail.com or Hilton.Clothing.Closet@ gmail.com with any questions.

•Flu Shot Clinics at WEMOCO, 3589 Big Ridge Road, Spencerport, room A-116, from 3 to 6 p.m. on Thursday, December 1. Open to the public (ages 18 and up). Bring insurance card. Free for those covered by a BOCES 2 health plan. If non-participating insurance or without insurance, a $35 fee is payable by cash or check. For clinical questions, call Flu Prevention Partners of Workplace Vitality at 568-8340.

•Willow Domestic Violence Center hotlines are available 24/7. Call 222-SAFE (7233) or text 348SAFE (7233) to speak confidentially with a staff member or counselor.

Historical

•Clarkson Historical Society hosts a presentation about the Santa Claus School and Christmas Park that was located in Albion on Wednesday, December 7, at 7 p.m., at the Clarkson Academy, 8339 West Ridge Road. Tim Archer will discuss Charles Howard’s childhood, why he started the Santa School and Park, what the school and park were like, and what eventually happened to the school. Free and open to the public.

Library Programs

•The Hamlin Public Library is open Mondays/ Wednesdays from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Tuesdays/ Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Fridays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. For information, call 964-2320, go to hamlinlibraryny. org, or visit the library’s Facebook page.

•Hoag Library in Albion is open Monday-Thursday 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Friday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Meeting rooms are available to the public (reservation form on website). OneOn-One Tech Help, Wednesdays by appointment.

Free books for ages 0 to 5: register your child for the Books from Birth program. TGIF Craft Day, Fridays, 1 p.m., please register.

•Ogden Farmers’ Library, 269 Ogden Center Road, is open Monday 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Tuesday through Thursday 9 a.m. to 8p.m., Friday and Saturday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (opening at 10 a.m. every third Friday). Story time every Tuesday and Friday at 10:15 a.m. Rotating registration-required kids events every Thursday 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.: Drawing Club (first Thursday), LEGO Club (second Thursday), ROCDOG Therapy Dog Visit (third Thursday), Pokémon Trainers Club (fourth Thursday). Walking Club for all ages every Thursday from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., meeting at the library. Adult Book Club meets every fourth Thursday. More information at OgdenLibrary.com or on facebook. com/ogdenfarmerslibrary.

•Parma Public Library, 7 West Avenue, Hilton is holding the following events (no registration unless indicated): Baby Storytime & Sensory Play – Tuesday, November 29, 10:30 a.m., recommended for ages 0 to 3. Teen Tuesday – November 29, 3 to 4 p.m., for youth in grades 7 to 12 to enjoy snacks, games, crafts, and Netflix. Wednesday Storytime – November 30, 10:30 a.m., recommended for ages 2 to 5, but all ages are welcome. Movie Madness – Thursday, December 1, 2 to 4:05 p.m. Based on Delia Owens 2018 novel, Kya is a young woman who raised herself in the North Carolina marshlands after being abandoned there when she was a young girl. She feels detached from the small-town community near the marshes until two men show interest in her. However, when one of them later dies, she becomes the town’s prime suspect. (PG13). Registration appreciated, but not required. For information, call 392-8350 or visit www. parmapubliclibrary.org.

•This is a sample of programs held at the Seymour Library, 161 East Avenue, Brockport, 637-1050. For complete information, visit seymourlibraryweb.org. Programs marked with and * require advance registration. Digital Literacy – Mondays and Wednesdays, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Free computer help with tutors from “Digital Literacy of Literacy Rochester” who can help with operating desktop, laptop, tablet, or smartphones, uploading a document to a USB drive, basic computer skills, and connecting to a wireless network. Mystery at the Seymour* – Monday, November 28, 6 to 7:30 p.m.

Celebrating the release of The Glass Onion in November, we will try to crack the case of a thief among friends. Teens will put their critical thinking to the test using clues and context to discover the culprit before time runs out. Food included.

Teen Advisory Board* – Tuesday, November 29, 6 to 7 p.m., for grades 6-12. Come tie up a t-shirt and make your own designs. We will also finalize discussing the presentation of our teen donation to a local charity. Come do something fun and learn how you can help the library contribute to the community.

Meetings

•Orleans County Scope meets December 8, 7 p.m., at the Free Methodist Church in Albion on the corner of East State Street and Platt Street.

•Hilton Apple Fest Committee meets every fourth Monday of the month at 6:30 p.m. in the Hilton

ClosedSaturdayandSunday,MemorialDay,FourthofJuly, LaborDay,Thanksgiving,ChristmasandNewYear’sDay. Also,theofficeisclosedonFridayswhichprecedeMemorial.... Day,LaborDayaswellastheFridayfollowingThanksgiving.

•The Hilton-Parma Gazebo Band, under the direction of Dr. Charles P. Schmidt, will perform free community Christmas concerts on Friday, December 2, 7:30 p.m., at Hilton Baptist Church, 50 Lake Avenue, Hilton, and Tuesday, December 6, 7:30 p.m., at Bethany Presbyterian Church, 3000 Dewey Avenue, Greece. Donations of nonperishable food items to benefit the Hilton and

•Online or in-person Al-Anon family groups are for anyone affected by a friend or loved one’s drinking. Visit, http://www.aisrochester.org/ or call 585-288-0540 to find out more. We embrace anonymity and offer a program that shares the experience, strength, and hope of people struggling with alcoholism in those they love.

Community Center, 59 Henry Street, Hilton. The meeting room is on the second floor, room 202. Everyone is welcome.

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•Brockport Central School Board of Education meets Tuesday, December 6, 6 p.m., in the District Office Board Room. Updated information at www.bcs1.org.

Brockport Symphony Orchestra presents Holiday Pops Concert

Celebrating a Brockport tradition, the Brockport Symphony Orchestra will present its 13th annual Holiday Pops Concert on Saturday, December 3, at 3 p.m., at the First Presbyterian Church of Brockport, 35 State Street. Directed by Jonathan Allentoff, this concert will feature vocal artists Mary Wojciechowski and Michael DeLuca.

Wojciechowski, a graduate of Nazareth College and Temple University, has performed as a vocal soloist at the Rochester International Jazz Festival and the Corning Museum of Glass. She appeared with the Philadelphia Pops Festival Chorus under the baton of Peter Nero. DeLuca studied vocal performance with Heinz Rehfuss while attending the University at Buffalo and has performed on stage across Western New York. He records and produces a variety of albums for the major streaming platforms.

Admission is free, and donations will be gratefully accepted.

This project is made possible with support from the Village of Brockport and funds from the State-

wide Community Regrants Program, a regrant program of the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature and administered by Genesee Valley Council on the Arts.

For additional information, please visit www.

Hilton High School welcomes over 400 students for 43rd Annual Model UN

tunities for both new and experienced high school delegates.

This year’s Model UN Conference was represented by two secretaries-general, two under-secretariesgeneral, 28 chairpersons, and 14 committees. Martha Burke, Hilton High School social studies teacher, serves as Model UN advisor and conference chair.

The committees that students chaired are based on actual UN committees that debate proposals, present position papers, and vote on resolutions. Schools select the country/countries they want to represent, and delegates prepare before the conference by researching that country’s stand on issues and current problems.

Sadiya Omar, vice president and co-founder of Refugees Helping Refugees, and currently lead case manager, was this year’s guest speaker. Omar fled the civil war in Somalia in the early 1990s and became a respected educator and advocate for women and girls in refugee camps in Kenya. She was granted asylum and moved to the United States in 2001. Since then, Omar has continued her tireless advocacy for refugee resettlement, integration, and education in Rochester. She is the recipient of the 2016 Jefferson and Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis Awards for Outstanding Public Service Benefiting Local Communities, and was named the Antoinette Brown Blackwell Woman of the Year in 2019

Delegates raised over $4,000 for Refugees Helping Refugees by selling carnations and competing in “Jar Wars” to see which committee could raise the most money. The Hilton Model UN Club will match the donation.

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Choruses from SUNY Brockport and Brockport HS join forces for holiday concert

The Brockport College-Community Chorus and the Brockport High School Choir will appear together in this year’s “Sounds of the Season” Holiday Concert on Sunday, December 4, at 7:30 p.m. To accommodate the audiences who would typically attend their separate performances, this concert will be held at the Brockport High School Auditorium, 40 Allen Street, Brockport. Tickets are $5, and are available online at http://fineartstix.brockport.edu, by phone at 585-395-2787, or in person. SUNY Brockport’s current COVID-19 prevention guidelines can be found on the ticketing website and the Fine Arts Series Facebook page.

Elizabeth Banner, the music director for both ensembles is happy to do another joint concert, the last one having been five years ago. She added, “Especially at the holiday season, when togetherness is key, it’s wonderful to take part in something that not only unites our two organizations but the College and the Brockport communities themselves.”

A highlight of the concert will be the combined chorus’ performance of the “Hallelujah Chorus” from George Frideric Handel’s Messiah. The two vocal ensembles will also back up Brockport High School alumnus and noted tenor, Ben Monacelli, in a performance of the holiday favorite “The Christmas Song,” as well as Schubert’s more spiritual “Ave Maria.”

With its program of secular and religious music, the concert will also help honor some other holidays that fall at this time of year, with renditions of “Aeyaya Balano Sakkad,” to celebrate Diwali, and

“S’vivon,” inspired by the spinning dreidels used to celebrate Chanukah.

In keeping with the theme of the two choruses joining together, the concert will conclude – as has become a tradition – with a song that reflects on the desire of all people to live in peace and harmony. The Christmas carol “Silent Night” was written in 1818 in Oberndorf, Austria, when that region had been divided up following the Napoleonic wars. It has long been thought of as a message of hope, most poignantly during the Christmas Truce of 1914, when soldiers from Germany, France, and Britain found themselves all singing this song on a Christmas Eve during World War I. Provided information

Secretary-General, welcome over 400 delegates to the 43rd Annual Hilton Model United Nations Conference.

The Brockport College-Community Chorus will be joined by the Brockport High School Choir for “Sounds of the Season” on Sunday, December 4, at Brockport High School. Photo by Matt Yeoman.

Michael DeLuca.

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•DeBellis, Edward C., died November 16, 2022 at age 70. Predeceased by his parents, Lawrence and Antoinette. Survived by his loving wife of 44 years, Linda; children, Lisa Brooks Crego (Richard), Michael and Stephen (Kevin); grandchildren, Alicia (Zack), Amber (Andrew), Preston (Kendra), Connor (Bry) and Jenna; three great-grandchildren; siblings, Lawrence (Catherine), Joseph and Ann Marie (Steve); many brothers and sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews and dear friends. Ed was a retiree of Delco Products and a retired school bus driver for the Gates-Chili School District. He was an avid gardener and enjoyed golfing and fishing.

Family and friends are invited to his Funeral Mass, Saturday, December 3 at 10 a.m. at St. Christopher’s Church, 3350 Union Street, North Chili. Contributions can be made to Homesteads for Hope Community Farms in his memory.

•Murphy, Marion C. “Mimi,” died November 18, 2022 at age 96. Predeceased by her husband, John “Dick.” Survived by her children, Sharon (Charlie) Deweese, Carol Murphy Spink, Richard (Mary Worth) and Patricia (Dan) Palmer; grandchildren, Kristen (Greg) Hotaling, Jason Deweese, Stephen (Julie) Spink, Courtney Spink (Derek Chennell), Chip Murphy, Jillian Murphy, Stephanie (Andrew) Keene and Jonathan (Shauna) Palmer; eight great-grandchildren, and two more on the way; several special nieces, nephews and dear friends. Marion grew up on a farm in Clifton with her parents (George and Mabel Coyle) and three siblings (George, Ray, and Lill). She learned hard work at a young age. Marion’s love of her life was John Richard Murphy “Dick.” They were married September 14, 1946. Marion was a homemaker and later went to work at the Post Office.

Private service and interment at the convenience of the family. Contributions can be made to the charity of one’s choice in her memory. Arrangements entrusted to the Leo M. Bean and Sons Funeral Home, Chili.

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•Lemcke, Martha W. (nee: Eichholz) 1933-2022, passed peacefully away after a brief illness. She will be remembered by many as Martie, Aunt Martie, Gram, Mahkie and by few, Mom. Predeceased by her husband 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-inlaw Toni (Joseph) Mahig; grandchild Matthew (Tina); five great-grandchildren; one great-niece and two great-nephews; dear friends Dori, Michael, Mikenzie and Mikaela Juskalian, Chie, Jun, Saki and Juri Yokohama and JoJo and Rachael Okoumba; two estranged daughters, one estranged son, three estranged grandchildren and one estranged great-grandchild. She was self-employed for most of her adult life as a seamstress and costume designer of all genres and as a promotional facilitator for events and public gatherings, Past President of the Brockport Merchants Association, Presbyterian Foundation of Genesee Valley Endowment Facilitator which encompassed 27 churches. She was very involved in planning and building of Route 531, and Habitat for Humanity. There will be no calling hours and interment will be at the convenience of the family. Contributions can be made to a charity of one’s choice in her memory.

Michael (Mike) Allen Brandenburg

On Monday, November 7, 2022, Michael (Mike) Allen Brandenburg, loving father and grandfather of three, passed away. He was 77.

Born October 26, 1945 in Dayton, OH to Elwood and Wynn (Bryant), Mike was raised in Brockport, NY. Mike was the second to the youngest of nine children and enlisted in the U.S Marine Corps after graduating from Brockport High School.

After serving his term in the Marines, Mike earned his Associates degree and moved to Kansas City, MO, where he enjoyed a successful career in the food service industry, while raising his son, Marc.

Later in life, Mike and his son relocated to Florida where they owned and operated self storage facilities. This was his favorite job he ever held as having a family business with his son had been his lifelong dream. Mike was most proud of his son and they truly lived their lives for one another.

He died in the care of Hospice, holding his son’s hand until his last breath.

Mike was preceded in death by his mother and father, brothers Richard and Terrence and sister Judith (Russell). He is survived by his son Marc, daughter-in-law Amanda, grandchildren Sam, Sara and Paige, brothers Tom and John and sisters Jean Titus, Jerry Sisson and Diane Laitenberger, along with several nieces and nephews. A celebration of life will be held at a date and time TBD.

•Maynard, Larry O., Dr., died November 18, 2022 at age 86. Pre-deceased by his parents, Orville and Winona (Finley) Maynard. He is survived by his loving wife of 62 years, Diane, and his sons Scott (Carol), Mark (Tina), and Kent; grandchildren, Nick (Cheryl), Alex, Haley, and Kyle; great grandson, Walter; many extended family members and special friends. Larry had a long career in education as a teacher, supervisor, and administrator. He was a lover of nature and animals. An enthusiastic golfer which he enjoyed sharing with his friends.

Friends and Family are invited to call between the hours of 1 to 3 p.m. on Saturday, November 26, at Fowler Funeral Home, 340 West Avenue, Brockport, with a short service to follow. Donations can be made to Open Door Mission in his memory. To leave an online condolence, please visit www. fowlerfuneralhomeinc.com

•Scarborough, Mary Ann (October 7, 1949 to November 18, 2023) Mary Ann was a creative independent woman who brought joy to the lives of many - especially her husband Gregg Reid Scarborough (deceased), her children Jessica and Mark, her grandchildren Nadja and Eli Scarborough-Weiss, her son-in-law Fred Duong, and her great grandson Ronan Duong. She worked as a volunteer at WXXI, Saint Luke’s in Brockport and other organizations. It was through her art though that she had the widest impact. Her paintings and fabric art pieces were shown in galleries from California to New York State. Her work was exhibited in many juried shows, and her booth at the Sonnenberg Gardens annual show always drew many art lovers. Her one person show at SUNY Brockport showcased the work of her later years.

No service will be held. Arrangements entrusted to Fowler Funeral Home, Brockport.

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•Burrows, Douglas J., died November 12, 2022 at age 71. Beloved husband, father and grandpa. Predeceased by his parents, Earl and Ruth Burrows; and sister, Donna Hursh. Survived by his wife, Paula; sons, Craig (Jessica) Burrows and James (Arlene) Taylor; grandsons, Craig and Caleb; sisters, Connie Skelly and Patty Burrows; dear friend, Ron Seaman; and many nieces and nephews. Doug was a driver/rigger for Boulter Rigging for many years and a longtime member of Union Local 118. He was an excellent mechanic and loved restoring classic cars.

The family will have a Celebration of Life gathering for family and friends at a later date. Arrangements entrusted to the Leo M. Bean and Sons Funeral Home, Chili.

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•Armstrong, Richard “Red,” died November 16, 2022 at age 79. He was predeceased by his parents, Louis and Muriel Armstrong; his sister, Gail Badders; and his brother-in-law, Harrison Lowden. Red is survived by his loving wife, JoAnn Keyser Armstrong; his children, Heath (Danielle) Armstrong and Stacy (Stu) Gale; his sister, Lynn Lowden; his grandchildren, Oliva, Jack, Izzy, Emma and Liam; and several nieces and nephews. Red was a US Army Veteran in Vietnam and a retiree of Eastman Kodak Company. He was a hard worker with a great sense of humor. He enjoyed traveling, especially cruises, and visited many foreign countries. He enjoyed hunting in the Southern Tier in the Hornell area.

Visitation was held November 20 at the Thomas E. Burger Funeral Home, Inc., Hilton. Interment will be held privately in Parma Union Cemetery. Donations can be made in memory of Red to the Veterans Outreach Society, 447 South Avenue, Rochester, NY 14620.

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•Ruggeri, Edna, age 97, died November 20, 2022 with family at her side. Edna was born July 10, 1925, in Holley, to Michael and Jessie LeStorti. Edna was predeceased by her husband, Louis, and is survived by son, Bernard (Linda Ferguson) and grandsons, Louis and Cameron (Brittany Francisco). Also survived by twin sister, Lorraine Pera, son, Don (Liz) Pera and family. Brother, Joseph (Ingrid) LeStorti, daughter Krissy (Vincent) D’Angelo and family, and son Steve. Edna retired from Eastman Kodak Company in 1983. She was known as Grandma Coffee to her grandkids and Auntie Non to family.

There will be no calling hours. Catholic Mass will be held at St. Mary’s Church, Holley on Saturday, November 26 at 10 a.m. Burial at Holy Cross Cemetery immediately following. Donations can be made to St. Mary’s Church or a charity of one’s choice in her memory. Arrangements entrusted to Christopher Mitchell Funeral Home, Holley. To share a special memory of Edna, please visit www.mitchellfamilyfuneralhomes.com.

•Wehner, Jean E., died November 20, 2022 to be reunited with the love of her life of 50 years, Allan J. Wehner Sr. (2005) and her daughter Mary P. Wehner (1998). She is survived by her children: Donna McLean (David 2005), Allan J. Wehner Jr. (Desiree), Janet Hasenfelt (Timothy), Connie ZelaznyWehner (Juli), Sandra Coonan (Wayne), John Wehner (Lynn), Philip Wehner (Deborah), Jeanne Delaney (Amiri George), Theresa Ingram (Jonathan), Matthew Wehner (Nashae Mayo) and her chosen daughter Mary Andrecolich-Montesano (Gina); 20 grandchildren and 30 great-grandchildren. Jean was born in Buffalo on October 11, 1936 to Otto and Phyllis Roneker Sr. Predeceased by her parents and brothers Otto Jr., Jerry, and Philip Roneker. Survived by her brother Earl Roneker, and many nieces and nephews. Jean moved back four years ago to the Western NY area after being in Georgia for 33 years.

Jean will have a mass at the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary church in Brockport, in which her ordained son Philip will participate, on Saturday, November 26 at 10 a.m. Interment at Good Shepherd Church, Pendleton, NY, on Monday, November 28 at 11 a.m. Arrangements entrusted to Christopher Mitchell Funeral Homes, Holley. To share a special memory of Jean, please visit www.mitchellfamilyfuneralhomes.com.

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•Nichols, Elsie Barney, 1930-2022, died November 19, 2022 at age 92. She is pre-deceased by her husband Lewis “Bud” Nichols. She is survived by her two daughters Cindy Nichols Franz and Pamela Nichols; grandson Timothy Franz and his wife Salome Sallehy; and two great-grandchildren Atlas and Orion Sallehy-Franz. Elsie was a dedicated first grade teacher for 31.5 years in the Spencerport School District. She is remembered for her kind, appreciative nature, a true teacher at heart. She and her husband, “Bud” renovated the historic Canalside Inn in Adams Basin, that they ran as a Bed and Breakfast for many years. Elsie and Bud retired to Elsie’s ancestral home in 2001 in Adams Basin.

A private ceremony for the family will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, please “pay it forward” by offering sweet smiles, a gentle, loving embrace to one who needs it, a kind word, a patient heart, and find blessings in every day. Remember that those who go before us, hold our place in Divine love, always to wait until we are reunited........Peace! Arrangements entrusted to Walker Brothers Funeral Home, Spencerport.

Charles “Chuck” Ver Weire

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Passed away on November 10, 2022 at the age of 93.

Predeceased by his parents, Jerome & Mary; sister Ruth (Bernard) Beyer; brothers, Edward (Loretta) & Robert.

Chuck is survived by his loving wife, Georgiana (Mason); children, Cynthia, and Deborah (James) Barton; grandchildren, Lindsay (Matthew) DiBernardo, Elizabeth (Travis) Gillespie, Tracy Pointon, Troy Pointon, Allen (Jessica) Barton, Jamie (Jordan) Gauthier; eight great-grandchildren; sister-in-law Jean Ver Weire; several nieces & nephews. For more information visit, www.walkerbrothersfh.com.

Chuck’s Funeral Mass was held on Tuesday, November 22, at St. John the Evangelist, 55 Martha St, Spencerport. Interment to follow at St. John’s Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be directed to Honor Flight of Rochester, PO Box 23581 Rochester, NY 14692 in his memory.

FIRST ® LEGO ® League won two first place awards at the Fairport FLL Qualifier on November 20.

They received first place for robot performance and first place for innovation project. The team qualified for the Finger Lakes Championship to be held in Buffalo in mid-February.

Photo from @frc3015 on Twitter.

r) Dan and Debbie Hicks, Marv and Diane Hankinson, Tim Crawford, and Ron Howard. Provided information and photos.

Spencerport Ranger Robotics

The Hamlin Lions Club won the Remax Titanium Golden Pumpkin Award at Hamlin’s Halloweenathon Haunted Highway. The Lions had a great time in their asylum display, providing scares to those who attended the drive-thru event. The Hamlin Lions Club gets involved with many different events, activities, and fundraisers to help and serve the community and those in need. Shown above, Remax Titanium’s Joseph Avery (right) presented the Golden Pumpkin to Lions (l-

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Brockport Artists’ Guild Winter Exhibit

The Brockport Artists’ Guild (BAG) will present its annual Winter Members’ Exhibit beginning December 2 and running throughout the month in the Hart Gallery 27, located at 27 Market Street, Brockport. On display will be watercolors, oil paintings, acrylics, collage, and three-dimensional mixed media art. Gallery hours are Thursday and Friday from 2 to 6 p.m., Saturday 2:30 to 6:30 p.m., and Sunday 1 to 4 p.m.

The Brockport Artists’ Guild is a growing resource for area artists. It was formed in 2010 by a group of local artists who wished to promote art in the Brockport area. Membership is open to all levels of artists and art enthusiasts. Its current members employ numerous art styles. For information, visit bagsite.org.

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Byron-Bergen names new Elementary Principal

The Byron-Bergen Central School District’s Board of Education approved the nomination of Kristin Loftus as Elementary School Principal at its meeting on November 17. Loftus will fill the position left by Interim Principal Carol Stehm, effective January 3, 2023.

“Kristin Loftus is an outstanding educator who is the best fit to lead Byron-Bergen Elementary School,” said Superintendent Pat McGee. “Her collaborative approach along with her emphasis on putting our students and staff first were key factors into her being hired for this important role. Our team is excited to welcome her to the District.”

Loftus comes to Byron-Bergen from the Renaissance Academy Charter School of the Arts where she began as a Math Specialist/ Coach in 2018 and worked her way up to Building Principal. Prior to the Renaissance Academy, she served as an elementary school classroom teacher for more than a decade in the Warsaw Central School District.

Notice

Inviting Nominations

Please take notice that nominations are being sought for candidates for the Monika W. Andrews Creative Volunteer Leadership Award. Nominees must be residents of the Village of Brockport, Town of Sweden or Town of Clarkson. Individuals and organizations may submit nominations. Self-nominations are acceptable.

In 2012 the three municipalities establishedthe Monika W. Andrews Creative Volunteer Leadership Award as a memorial to the late Brockport resident. Its rules require that the award be given annually to one or more persons “who have demonstrated outstanding leadership in volunteer work by undertaking important innovative activities or creating significant new ways to serve the greater Brockport community”. A trust fund has been established to provide cash awards for the winners.

The winners will be selected by a committee composed of one member appointed by each of the municipal boards. Nominations must be submitted by Noon, Friday, December 30, 2022 to the Brockport Village Clerk 127 Main Street Brockport, NY 14420 elinden@ brockportny.org. A complete set of the rules for the award is available at the clerks’ offices of the three municipalities and on the Village website www.brockportny.org.

Erica L. Linden Brockport Village Clerk

“I am extremely excited to join a small-town school with a supportive and close knit community,” said Loftus. “After spending the past 15 years in elementary education, I am thrilled to continue my leadership career at the Byron-Bergen Elementary School. I can’t wait to work with all the amazing staff and students that I’ve heard so much about!”

Loftus holds a master’s degree in Reading and Literacy and a Bachelor of Science in Childhood and Special Education from SUNY Geneseo. She received and Educational Leadership Certificate from the University of Rochester and the National Principals Academy Fellowship from Relay Graduate School of Education.

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Legal Notice

Town of Sweden

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that, pursuant to the provisions of Town Law, and the Town of Sweden Land Use Development and Subdivision Regulations, a public hearing will be held by the Planning Board at the Town Offices, 18 State Street, Brockport, New York, on Monday, December 12, 2022, commencing at 7 p.m. to consider the following:

Application of Splash Car Wash, Inc., 472 Wheelers Farm Road, Milford, Connecticut, for Special Use Permit and Amended Site Plan approvals for the Classy Chassy Car Wash, located at 4653 Lake Road, Brockport, New York. The applicant is proposing building renovations, new building addition, and site improvements to an existing car wash facility under new ownership. The property is owned by Splash Car Wash, Inc., tax account number: 083.08-2-12.

Maps and information are on file in the Town of Sweden offices and may be inspected during regular business hours.

TOWN OF SWEDEN Craig McAllister Planning Board Chairman

Legal Notice Town of Clarkson

Notice of Public Hearing

Notice is hereby given that the Zoning Board of Appeals of the Town of Clarkson will hold a Public Hearing on Wednesday, December 7, 2022, at 7:00 pm at the Clarkson Town Hall, 3710 Lake Road, Clarkson, New York to consider the following application:

Applicant: James Bitsas and Marc Massaro

Property Owner: PB Clarkson

Property Address: 3670 Lake Rd. North

Tax ID: 054.14-1-5.11

Acres: 3.13

Applicant requesting approval for a sign for their new business at 3670 Lake Rd. North.

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

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

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

Dated: 11/18/2022

Kevin Moore Building Department

Kristin Loftus

Jim Fodge, owner of Jim’s Service in Churchville, recently traveled to Baltimore to receive The Cross of The Order of Towman Award. The Order of Towman Award is awarded to a towing professional for his or her dedication to the towing trade and for serving the community.

By receiving the Cross of the Order, Jim entered into an elite organization of towing professionals nationwide. During the ceremony he took an oath to continue that dedication and support of the community.

In December, Jim and his wife, Sheila, will have been providing towing and repair services to the community for 50 years.

The Friends of Recreation would like to thank everyone who came out for Hamlin’s Halloweenathon, the month long Halloween/Fall Festival in Hamlin held in October. The events included Scream Fest, a football Candy Bowl, a One-Eyed One-Horned Flying Purple People Eater Party, a 5k Run for Your Life Zombie Run, and a drive-thru Haunted Highway. This event takes many volunteers, businesses, and organizations to make it happen. Remax Titanium, Chip’s Auto, Western NY Concrete Corp., Mark’s Pizzeria, Hamlin Lions Club, Hamlin Hornets Football, and so many more contributed to the success. The Friends of Recreation are already looking forward to next October. Provided information and photo.

Kiwanis Club of broCKport

Holiday Craft Show and Sale

Sweden/Clarkson Community Center 4927 Lake Rd. South, Brockport, NY

Sunday, December 4 9 am - 4 pm

for Details Call 637-2300 or 738-1552

TOWN OF CLARKSON LIBRARY BOARD OPENING

Applications are now being accepted for a position on the Town Library Board. Interested residents of the Town of Clarkson may submit a Letter of Intent no later than Friday, December 2, 2022 to Susan Henshaw, Town Clerk, 3710 Lake Road, P.O. Box 858, Clarkson, NY 14430 or townclerk@clarksonny.org.

TOWN OF CLARKSON JOB OPENING for FT DEPUTY TOWN CLERK

The Town of Clarkson is accepting applications for Fulltime Deputy Town Clerk. *Seeking a candidate with successful office/clerical/customer service experience, with excellent writing and basic accounting skills. * Must be proficient in all aspects of Microsoft Office & Excel. * Must have outstanding communication skills and enjoy working with the public. * Must have the ability to multi-task while in a public setting. This position may include some evening hours. Please send a letter of interest and resume to Susan Henshaw at townclerk@clarksonny.org or to Town of Clarkson, c/o Town Clerk, P.O. Box 858, Clarkson, NY 14430.

New support group established to help veterans with cancer

Cancer Support Community at Gilda’s Club has launched a new partnership with local veterans organizations to provide emotional support programs for veterans with cancer. The announcement was made on November 15 in collaboration with Monroe County Veterans Service Agency Director, Nicholas Stefanovic, Veterans Outreach Center Executive Director, Laura Stradley, and special guest, Stephanie Beikirch, daughter of Medal of Honor recipient, Gary Beikirch.

“We are excited about our partnership with Monroe County Veterans Service Agency and the Veterans Outreach Center and being able to provide military men and women with support programs that may be the crutch that is much needed in their lives,” stated Jim Love, Chief Executive Offer, Cancer Support Community at Gilda’s Club.

Cancer Support Community at Gilda’s Club will hold their first Veterans with Cancer Support Group on November 29 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at their facility located at 255 Alexander Street, Rochester. Future support groups will then be offered

every second and fourth Tuesday of the month from 5:30 to 7 p.m.

Love stated, “We found, in talking with local veterans organizations, that there was a gap in service to support military personnel dealing with a cancer diagnosis,” Love added that the closest support group for veterans with cancer was in New York City, further confirming the definite gap in support services provided locally.

“The need is an understatement when it comes to this for the veteran community,” stated Nick Stefanovic, Monroe County Veterans Service Agency Director. Stefanovic added, “A bulk of the most significant claims that we do are for cancer…every single day.”

Laura Stradley, Veterans Outreach Center Executive Director stated, “Veterans face cancer at extremely high rates. Peer support is absolutely critical in situations like this.”

Stephanie Beikirch, daughter of Medal of Honor Recipient Gary Beikirch, shared the story of her father’s cancer battle

and how important it was to be able to connect with peers. She remarked, “The strength we gain from community and others is what got us through some of the toughest days. It showed us that we need each other. That’s what these support groups will do for our vets.”

The agency leaders shared that the partnership between Cancer Support Community at Gilda’s Club, the Monroe County Veterans Service Agency and Veterans Outreach Center is vitally important and a critical pathway to connecting veterans with support services that are accessible, welcoming, and offered at no cost.

For more information on the Veterans Cancer Support Group or on any of the support programs offered at Cancer Support Community at Gilda’s Club, contact Angela Gonnella, LMSW, Director of Clinical and Support Services, at 585-423-9700 x304 or visit the organization’s website at www. cscrochester.org Provided information

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Churchville-Chili HS announces newest members of Athletic Hall of Fame

Churchville-Chili High School will welcome four alumni to its Athletic Hall of Fame this year. The formal induction ceremony will be held on December 9, 2022. The 2022 inductees, honored for their accomplishments and contributions to the Saints’ athletics program are:

•Kevin Collier – Class of 2006.

Kevin Collier, named ChurchvilleChili’s Male Athlete of the Year in 2006, had a stellar career with Saints football. A three-sport athlete (football, basketball, track & field), Collier is still the all-time leader in football for one game and one season rushing yards (387 and 1,942, respectively), along with career rushing, with 5,402 yards. His 47 career TDs set a school record, and he still holds second place in Saints’ history in this category. He was a two-time 1st Team AGR in football. In 2005, Collier was also honored with Monroe County Division 2 1st Team All-County, Monroe County Division 2 Player of the Year, Section V Class AAA Offensive Player of the Year, and AGR Player of the Year. Upon graduation, he received a football scholarship and played four seasons for the University of Pittsburgh.

•Jaimie Culp-Passinault – Class of 1995. Jaimie Culp-Passinault excelled in all three of her chosen sports as a Saint. In 1994, she was 1st Team AllCounty, AGR Honorable Mention, and Exceptional Senior in soccer; in 1994 and 1995, she was named 2nd Team All-County in softball; she made 1st Team All-County in 1995 and 2nd Team in 1994 for volleyball. Culp-Passinault set eight school records in volleyball – most blocks, most kills (still the school record), and best kill percentage in one season; most career kills and blocks, and best career kill percentage; plus, most kills and most blocks in one match (currently tied for the school record). Her accolades led her to be named 1st Team All-State in volleyball. After graduation, she played four years of volleyball, as team captain, for Roberts Wesleyan College, and achieved conference, regional and All-East honors. She was inducted into their Hall of Fame in 2009. •Bob Lowden – Class of 1977. Three-sport athlete Bob Lowden was team captain and 1st Team

All-County in soccer, basketball and baseball. He averaged 14.19 points per game and broke the boys basketball school record for most assists in one season. Baseball was where Lowden really made his mark. In the 1975 season, he scored 20 runs, tying the school record, and in 1976 he led the Saints to the Monroe County Division 1 Title. His school record for most assists – 53 – stood until 1988.

Lowden played baseball for Monroe Community College, where he was named MVP and 1st Team All-Region in 1979, and Miami University of Ohio. He was head baseball coach at Finger Lakes College for 11 years where he received Northeast District Coach of the Year, Regional Coach of the Year, and Mid-State Athletic Conference Coach of the Year honors. He was inducted into the Finger Lakes College Hall of Fame in 2014.

•Carly Zimmerman – Class of 2013. Three-sport athlete (soccer, basketball, lacrosse) Carly Zimmerman made 1st Team All-County for three years in soccer, and for four years in lacrosse. She helped lead the Saints lacrosse team to Division 1 titles in 2010 and 2013, when she was named Monroe County Division 3 Girls Lacrosse Player of the Year. She set numerous school records in lacrosse, many of which still stand, including most assists in a game, a season and a career. She is one of only two Saints girls in school history to total over 300 points in lacrosse and was named Female Athlete of the Year in 2013.

Zimmerman received a scholarship to Mercyhurst University, where she played four years of soccer and lacrosse. In 2017, she was named Collegiate All-American 3rd Team and 1st Team All-Conference in lacrosse.

Churchville-Chili High School’s Athletic Hall of Fame celebrates the accomplishments of outstanding athletes, coaches, administrators and anyone who has made a significant contribution to Saints athletics. For more information or to submit a nomination for 2023, visit www.cccsd.org/ AthleticHallofFame. Provided information

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The Town of Riga has an opening for a Motor Equipment Operator (MEO). Class A CDL license preferred. Class B CDL with Air Brake Endorsement is minimum qualification. Two-year experience in operation of construction tools, equipment, and manual labor minimum. Snow plowing, mechanical aptitude, ability to lift 75 lbs. repeatedly is required. Applicant must be able to work all shifts with 24-hour call-in availability and must be able to work under extreme weather conditions. Applications are available at the Riga Town Hall, 6460 Buffalo Rd., at the Highway Department, 6475 Buffalo Rd. or at www.townofriga.com. Return completed applications to Town of Riga Highway Department, 6475 Buffalo Road, Churchville, NY 14428

Legal Notice

Holley Central School District

NOTICE OF SPECIAL SCHOOL DISTRICT MEETING AND VOTE

HOLLEY CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT ORLEANS AND MONROE COUNTIES, NEW YORK

The Board of Education of the Holley Central School District, Orleans and Monroe Counties, New York (the “District”) HEREBY GIVES NOTICE that a special meeting and vote of the qualified voters of the District (the “Special Meeting and Vote”) will be held on Tuesday, December 13, 2022 in the foyer at the Middle/High School building at 16848 Lynch Road, Holley, New York, at 6:00 a.m., prevailing time, for the purpose of voting by electronic scan voting machine(s) upon the proposition hereinafter set forth. Polls for the purpose of voting will be kept open between the hours of 6:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m., prevailing time, on that day. This assumes that the polling place is open and can be safely accessed in accor dance with the terms of any prevailing law(s), executive order(s) or other directive(s) from controlling authorities that may be in effect on that day (in response to the continuing Covid-19 pandemic or for any other reason). If on December 13 the polling place can not be so accessed, or if the polling place is closed on that day due to inclement weather (or for any other reason), it is the present intention of the District that the Special Meeting and Vote will be held on the day on which the polling place is next open and may be safely accessed, with the voting hours remaining the same. In the event that the polling place is for any reason closed or not safely accessible on December 13, for whatever reason, voters are asked to please consult the District’s website for guidance on the timing of, and procedures for holding, the re-scheduled Special Meeting and Vote.

PROPOSITION NO. 1

CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT, 2022

Shall the following resolutions be adopted, to-wit: RESOLVED, that the Board of Education (the “Board”) of the Holley Central School District, Orleans and Monroe Counties, New York (the “District”), is hereby authorized to undertake a proposed “Capital Improvements Project, 2022” (the “Project”) consisting of the partial reconstruction and renovation of, and the construc tion of improvements and upgrades to various District buildings and facilities and the sites thereof, at an estimated maximum cost of $18,100,000, to implement various health, safety, accessibil ity and Code compliance measures that are required by the State Education Department in connection with any significant capital improvements project and various other measures that are gener ally described in (but are not to be limited by) the written plan for the Project that was prepared by the District with the assistance of LaBella Associates, D.P.C. (the “Project Plan”), which is available for public inspection in the office of the District Clerk, such work being anticipated to include, without limitation and to the extent as and where required, the particular elements that are described generally below. Proposed building construction and reconstruction work at the Middle School/High School is anticipated to include cer tain auditorium renovations such as updated house and theatrical LED lighting, rigging, sound system, stage front, projector, and por table stage riser; music rooms renovations; development of storage areas; and improvements to restrooms and custodial rooms. Other building condition upgrades are anticipated to include items such as a new loading dock stair and railing at the elevator, and masonry work. At the Elementary School, proposed building construction and reconstruction work is anticipate to include infilling an exist ing small courtyard for new STEM education space; removing the gymnasium stage and infilling with a classroom and instruction tech specialist office; reconfiguring the main office; and renovating kindergarten restrooms and laundry and custodial rooms. Other improvements are anticipated to include items such as music room flooring, ceiling, and wall sound panels upgrades; flooring in select classrooms and offices; asbestos abatement; and the development of a wrestling/cheer mat storage system. Other building condition upgrades are anticipated to include items such as exterior masonry work; window blinds; measures to address moisture issues in select floors and courtyard doors; and painting of lockers. Security en hancement upgrades are proposed at each school and are anticipat ed to include items such as reconfiguring main entries, creating se cure vestibules and installing illuminated exterior building signage to better identify school names and entrances. Multiple upgrades to building systems (including mechanical, electrical, and plumb ing improvements), are proposed at each school and are anticipated to include improvements such as classroom cooling measures and select other HVAC upgrades at the Elementary School, the in stallation of vestibule heaters at the Middle School/High School, and miscellaneous other electrical and plumbing improvements. Proposed site work is anticipated to include upgrades to athletic fa cilities including multiple improvements at the Woodlands portion of the campus including demolition of the existing bleachers and construction of new bleachers; the development of accessible park ing spaces and a walkway to the bleachers; upgrades to the exist ing soccer field lighting arrangements with the installation of new poles and LED lights; the installation of a new waterline; and the installation of a soccer scoreboard. Other athletic facility site work is anticipated to include track resurfacing and minor upgrades to existing athletic fields. Other site work and non-school building improvements are anticipated to include construction of a pole barn maintenance storage facility; a new roof on the maintenance build ing; a new roof and siding on the concessions building; the insula tion of a portion of the track storage building; minor Bus Garage renovations; and the installation of improved exterior wayfinding campus signage. Pavement and sidewalks work is anticipated to include the repaving and widening of Hawk Drive; the reconstruc tion of the maintenance building parking area; the repaving of Bus Garage parking areas; the development of new sidewalks at the Elementary School bus loop and cafeteria door areas, and sidewalk curbing; and the development of upgraded sidewalks in select loca tions at the Middle School/High School and stadium. If the bud get allows after receiving construction bids, or if other items are identified, additional similar renovations, upgrades and site work improvements could be undertaken. All of such work (or so much thereof as can be accomplished within the overall budget for the Project, once the construction bids are received) is to be undertaken at an estimated maximum cost of $18,100,000, and will include the purchase of original furnishings, equipment, machinery and ap paratus required in connection with the purposes for which such buildings, facilities and sites are used, and all ancillary or related work required in connection therewith, and the Board is authorized to expend therefor, including for preliminary costs and costs inci

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dental thereto and to the financing thereof, an amount not to exceed the estimated maximum cost of $18,100,000, provided that the de tailed costs of the components of the Project (as generally described in the Project Plan) may be reallocated among such components, or such components may be deleted, revised or supplemented if (1) the Board shall determine that such reallocation, deletion, revision or supplementation is in the best interests of the District and (2) the aggregate amount to be expended for the Project shall not exceed $18,100,000 and (3) no material change shall be made in the overall scope and nature of the Project; and be it further

RESOLVED, that the Board is hereby authorized to expend or ap ply toward the Project, during the current fiscal year of the District, $4,000,000 from the District’s Capital Improvements Reserve Fund, 2022; and be it further

RESOLVED, that a tax is hereby voted to finance the balance of the estimated maximum cost of the Project in an amount not to ex ceed $14,100,000, such tax to be levied and collected in installments in such years and in such amounts as shall be determined by the Board; and be it further

RESOLVED, that in anticipation of such tax, obligations of the District including, without limitation, serial bonds, statutory in stallment bonds, bond anticipation notes and/or lease/purchase obligations, or any combination thereof, are hereby authorized to be issued in the aggregate principal amount of not to exceed $14,100,000, and a tax is hereby voted to pay the interest on such obligations as the same shall become due and payable; and be it further

RESOLVED, that New York State Building Aid funds expected to be received by the District are anticipated to offset a substantial part of such costs, and such funds shall, to the extent received, be applied to offset and reduce the amount of taxes herein authorized to be levied.

NOTICE IS HEREBY FURTHER GIVEN that such Proposition No. 1 shall appear on the scannable ballot sheets to be utilized for voting in substantially the following abbreviated form:

PROPOSITION NO. 1 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT, 2022 YES NO

Shall the following resolution be adopted, to-wit: RESOLVED, that (a) the Board of Education (the “Board”) of the Holley Central School District, Orleans and Monroe Counties, New York (the “District”) is hereby authorized to undertake a proposed Capital Improvements Project, 2022 (the “Project”) consisting of the partial reconstruction and renovation of, and the construction of improvements and upgrades to various District buildings and facil ities and the sites thereof, to implement various health, safety, ac cessibility and Code compliance measures and various other mea sures that are included and generally described in (but are not to be limited by) the Project Plan that was referred to in the public notice of the vote on this Proposition, and to expend therefor an amount not to exceed $18,100,000; (b) the Board is hereby authorized to par tially finance the Project by utilizing $4,000,000 from the District’s Capital Improvements Reserve Fund, 2022; (c) a tax is hereby voted in an amount not to exceed $14,100,000 to finance the balance of the estimated maximum cost of the Project, such tax to be levied and collected in installments in such years and in such amounts as shall be determined by the Board; (d) in anticipation of such tax, obligations of the District are hereby authorized to be issued in the aggregate principal amount of not to exceed $14,100,000, and a tax is hereby voted to pay the interest on such obligations as the same shall become due and payable; and (e) New York State Building Aid funds expected to be received by the District in connection with the Project are anticipated to offset a substantial part of such costs, and such funds, to the extent received, shall be applied to offset and reduce the amount of taxes herein authorized to be levied.

NOTICE IS HEREBY FURTHER GIVEN that an Environmental Assessment Form has been completed for all of the anticipated work involved in the Project, which constitutes a Type I action under the State Environmental Quality Review Act (“SEQRA”), a thorough review of the Project’s potential environmental impacts has been undertaken, it has been found that the Project will not result in a significant adverse impact on the environment, and a reasoned elaboration of the SEQRA review and findings has been provided in a Negative Declaration.

NOTICE IS HEREBY FURTHER GIVEN that military voters who are qualified voters of the District may apply for a military ballot by requesting an application from the District Clerk. For a military voter to be issued a military ballot, the District Clerk must have received a valid ballot application by not later than 5:00 p.m. on Friday, November 18, 2022. In a request for a military ballot appli cation or ballot, the military voter may indicate their preference for receiving the application or ballot by mail, facsimile transmission or electronic mail.

NOTICE IS HEREBY FURTHER GIVEN that applications for ab sentee ballots may be obtained at the office of the District Clerk be tween the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., prevailing time, except Saturdays, Sundays and holidays. Completed applications must be received by the District Clerk at least seven days before the Special Meeting and Vote, if the ballot is to be mailed to the voter, or on the day before the Special Meeting and Vote, if the ballot is to be issued personally to the voter at the District Clerk’s office. The list of all persons to whom absentee ballots shall have been issued will be available for inspection in the office of the District Clerk, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., prevailing time, until the day set for voting, except for Saturdays, Sundays and holidays. No absentee ballot will be canvassed unless it is received prior to 5:00 p.m., prevailing time, on December 13, 2022, in the office of the District Clerk, 3800 North Main Street, Holley, New York.

Dated: October 17, 2022 Holley, New York

BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE HOLLEY CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT ORLEANS AND MONROE COUNTIES, NEW YORK

By:_____________________________________________ District Clerk

Legal Notice Kendall Fire District Notice of 2022 Annual Election

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Annual Election of the Kendall Fire District will take place on December 13, 2022 between the hours of 6:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. at the Kendall Fire Hall located at 1879 Kendall Road, Kendall, New York 14476 for the purpose of electing one (1) Commissioner for a five (5) year term and one (1) Commissioner for a four (4) year term, both commencing January 1, 2022. Each elector of the town of Kendall who shall have resided in the district for a period of thirty (30) days preceding December 13, 2022 are qualified to vote.

Candidates for District Office shall file their name with the Secretary of the Kendall Fire District at least twenty (20) days prior to December 13, 2022.

Send letter to: Melissa Schultz, Kendall Fire District Secretary, P.O. Box 317, Kendall, NY 14476,

Melissa Schultz Secretary

Legal Notice

NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING OF THE QUALIFIED VOTERS OF SPENCERPORT CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a special meeting of the quali fied voters of the Spencerport Central School District shall be held at the Administration Building, 71 Lyell Avenue, Spencerport, New York, on Tuesday, December 13, 2022, between the hours of 6:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m. The following proposition will be submitted for voter approval at said meeting:

PROPOSITION

Shall the following resolution be adopted to wit:

Resolved that the Board of Education of the Spencerport Central School District is hereby authorized to undertake certain capital improvements consisting of construction and reconstruction of ex isting school buildings and facilities, various site improvements and the acquisition of certain original furnishings, equipment, and apparatus and other incidental improvements required in connec tion therewith for such construction and school use, all at an esti mated maximum aggregate cost of $23,410,000; and to appropriate and expend from the existing capital reserve fund $800,000 for such costs, and that the balance of such cost, or so much thereof as may be necessary, shall be raised by the levy of a tax to be collected in annual installments, with such tax to be offset by state aid avail able therefor; and, in anticipation of such tax, debt obligations of the school district as may be necessary not to exceed $22,610,000 shall be issued.

NOTICE IS HEREBY FURTHER GIVEN that the text of the afore said proposition may appear on the ballot labels in the following abbreviated form:

PROPOSITION

Shall the proposition set forth in the legal notice of this special vot er meeting, authorizing construction, reconstruction and equipping of existing school buildings and facilities, various site and inciden tal improvements, all at an estimated maximum aggregate cost of $23,410,000; with the expenditure of $800,000 from the existing capital reserve fund for such costs, the issuance of not to exceed $22,610,000 of debt obligations of the School District therefor, and the levy of a tax in annual installments therefor, with such tax to be offset by state aid available therefor, all as more fully described in said notice, be approved?

The School District, acting as lead agency under the State Environmental Quality Review Act and the applicable regulations promulgated thereunder (“SEQRA”), has completed its environ mental review and, on October 18, 2022, has duly issued a negative declaration and has determined that the implementation of un listed action as proposed will not result in any significant adverse environmental impacts.

AND NOTICE IS GIVEN that military voters who are not currently registered may apply to register as a qualified voter of the School District by requesting to be registered by the District Clerk at (585) 349-5000 or mclapper@spencerportschools.org. Registered, quali fied voters of the School District may apply for a military ballot by requesting an application from the District Clerk at the phone number or email address listed above. For a military voter to be is sued a military ballot, the District Clerk must have received a valid ballot application no later than 5:00 PM on November 17, 2022. In a request for a military ballot application or ballot, the military voter may indicate their preference for receiving the application or ballot by mail, facsimile transmission or email.

AND NOTICE IS GIVEN, that applications for absentee ballots shall be obtainable during school business hours from the District Clerk; completed applications must be received by the District Clerk at least seven (7) days before the vote and election if the bal lot is to be mailed to the voter, or the day before the vote and elec tion if the ballot is to be delivered personally to the voter. Absentee ballots must be received by the District Clerk not later than 5:00 PM on December 13, 2022.

A list of persons to whom absentee and military ballots are issued will be available for inspection to qualified voters of the District in the office of the District Clerk on and after November 29, 2022, between the hours of 8:00 AM and 4:00 PM on weekdays prior to the Election; and on December 13, 2022, the day set for the Election, said list will be posted at the polling place.

Marcela Clapper District Clerk

Spencerport Central School District New York

DATED: October 18, 2022

Spencerport, New York

Living Christmas tree taking root in Brockport’s Sagawa Park

A Norway Spruce will be taking root as a glowing addition to the annual winter celebration in Brockport this year on December 4. Choosing to plant this living tree was inspired by the 2020 New York Times story of the little Saw-whet owl who hid in the immense branches of its 75-foot evergreen home as it was cut down, transported, and erected at Rockefeller Center; only to be discarded after the lights were dimmed.

This year, the Village Tree Board in collaboration with the Department of Public

Works made the choice to plant, nurture, and grow a holiday tree in Sagawa Park; a living reminder of the true spirit of the Evergreen – a symbol of life and renewal.

“As we face increasing deforestation and climate changes, the worth of every living tree far surpasses the sparkle of the season,” says Lori Staubitz, a member of the Village Tree Board.

All are invited to join in the celebration as Brockport welcomes this living example of

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Brockport’s living Christmas tree arrived the morning of November 22, ready to be planted.

Churchville-Chili

by Melissa Cunningham

The Churchville-Chili Travel Baseball (CCTB) Organization has always kept giving back to the community at the forefront of the program, ensuring that the players understand the value of being good community members. “Giving back is important,” states Krissy Rule (CCTB Board Member). A decision was made to kick efforts up a notch and have a more formal community service program for the teams. Melissa Cunningham and Michelle Johnson both have sons who play in the program and took the challenge head-on by organizing two fall events

players giving back this holiday season

that individuals/teams could participate in at their own comfort level.

Adopt-A-Box is a program that is facilitated annually through Pearce Memorial Church in North Chili and helps provide food for families during the Thanksgiving holiday. Adopt-A-Box information

CCTB players and siblings during the Town of Chili Veteran’s Day Reverse Parade.

was sent to all CCTB families, and the response was overwhelming. The program itself collected more than 50 bags of food and some CCTB families helped with the final packing on November 17. This year’s program provided food to over 800 families in our area. Participation in the program is easy; anyone in the community can participate in 2023 by reaching out to Pearce Memorial Church for more information.

Since the start of the pandemic, the Town of Chili initiated a reverse parade for Veteran’s Day that has become tradition for the town. The idea was to bring the parade to the veterans. “It was still important to show them respect and say thank you,” stated Melissa Cunningham.

Cunningham, who is also a member

of the recreation committee for the town, thought the parade was a great opportunity for the boys to meet the veterans and hear their stories. On November 11, cars were decorated, horns were honking, and the kids were ready. Donning their Saints jerseys, they proudly shook hands with America’s heroes. Along the way, they met a Battle of the Bulge veteran who caught everyone’s attention by playing “God Bless America” on his harmonica. It was a special day on all accounts.

CCTB is proud of its players and their families for taking the time out to help their neighbors and honor our veterans. CCTB is more than just baseball; it is a strong community – one that is filled with generosity and a willingness to give back.

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CCTB player, Cunningham, shopping for food for his team’s donation to Adopt-A-Box.

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Area Worship Services

ELMGROVE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

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

FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH BROCkPORT NY

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

FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF CHILI

Rev. Brandi Wooten and our Congregation extend a warm welcome to all who come to our little white church on the hill, 3600 Chili Avenue. Our Mission: Recognizing that Jesus is the true vine and we are the branches, we are called to be rooted in faith, grow together and care for the community. Please join us for worship, Sundays, 10 AM, a family friendly service, including Children’s Church, either in person or virtually via live-stream or recording ((URL) https://www.facebook.com/firstpreschili/live/. Youth Groups, music opportunities, Season Teams, and Community Outreach, including our Food Cupboard (third Saturday each month, 10 to 11:30 AM), are a few programs we offer to enrich our faith. In need of prayer or counsel, call the church office 585-889-9896 or email Brandi at revbrandi@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

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; 585-352-6802; 2400 South Union Street, Spencerport.

PARMA CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP CHURCH

39 Hovey Street, Hilton, (585) 615-6383, www.PCFMinistries.com, Facebook: Parma Christian Fellowship Church. Rev. Dr. Myke Merrill. Worship Services: Saturday 5:00PM, Sunday 10AM. Family Midweek: Wednesday 6:30PM – Kids Club, TurningPoint Teens, Adult Bible Discussion Group. Nursery School: Parma Kids Preschool and Child Care Center, 39 Hovey Street, Hilton. School Phone: (585) 392-5792.

PEARCE CHURCH

pearcechurch.org. 4322 Buffalo Road, North Chili, NY 14514. 585-594-9488. 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

Don’t miss out on what God has planned for you! Sunday Services 10:30 am and 6 pm, Thursday Services 7 pm. Prayer for the sick the first Sunday morning service of every month. All are welcome! 4756 Lake Road, Brockport (Brockport Corners Mall behind Sherwin Williams), 585-943-1719, www. brockportphchurch.com.

SPENCERPORT ASSEMBLY OF GOD

Located at 3940 Canal Road, Spencerport, NY 14559. We offer a place for people of all ages to encounter God through worship, fellowship and Biblical teaching so we can grow in our relationship with Jesus and make a difference in our community and the world. Services are: Sunday School at 9:30 AM. Sunday Worship at 10:30 AM. Enjoy a cup of coffee before service. Wednesday Bible Study for Adults and Youth Group meets at 6:30 PM. Prayer follows at 7:30 PM. Nursery is provided for all services. Handicap accessible. Samaritan Harvest provides free prepared and perishable foods every fourth Sunday of the month. Look for our special events at www.spencerportag.com or like us on Facebook. Phone: 585-352-5900. Cell: 585-363-8922. E-mail: Spencerportassemblyofgod@gmail.com. All are welcome.

ST. JOHN THE EVANGELIST CHURCH

Welcomes you to encounter our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ in His one, holy, catholic, and apostolic Church at 55 Martha Street, Spencerport, NY 14559. Join us for Holy Mass at 5 pm Saturdays or Sundays at 7:45 am, 9:30 am, and 11:15 am. Many great opportunities to learn about the Holy Bible, and groups for families and children of all ages, including Catechesis of the Good Shepherd (play-centered, hands-on Christ-experiences). Daily Mass in the morning on Tuesday and Thursday at 8 am, and in evening on Wednesday and Friday at 6:30 pm. Confessions Wednesday and Friday 5:30 to 6 pm and Saturday 3:45 to 4:30 pm. Adoration Thursdays 1 to 6 pm and Sundays 1:30 to 4 pm. Sung Evening Prayer Sundays at 4 pm. On first Saturdays, morning Mass is at 9 am. More details, videos, and sample preaching at www.StJohnsChurchSpencerport.org. Email: sstjohnc@dor.org. Parochial Administrator: Fr. Justin Miller

ST. LEO’S CATHOLIC CHURCH

110 Old Hojack Lane, Hilton, 392-2710, www.stleochurch.org. Fr. Joseph Catanise. Daily Mass is celebrated: Monday 5:30 PM; Tuesday-Thursday 8:30 AM; Friday Communion Service 8:30 AM. Every Wednesday: Eucharistic Adoration 9 AM to 8 PM. Weekend Schedule: Saturday Confession 2:30-3:30 PM; Rosary 3:30 PM; Mass 4 PM (live-streamed). Sunday: Mass 8 AM, 10:30 AM, 6 PM; Adult Bible Study 11:45 AM. New: First Friday and First Saturday Mass at 8:30 AM. All are welcome. Handicapped accessible.

ST. LUkE’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH

14 State Street, Brockport, 585-637-6650, www.stlukesbrockport.org. Visit us on Facebook. Whoever you are, wherever you are, you are welcome at St. Luke’s. Our Mission is to Worship God Joyfully, Love One Another, Serve in the Name of Christ. Join us either in person or via live stream for Sunday worship with Holy Eucharist at 10 am led by The Rev. Elizabeth Brooks Harden. Handicapped accessible and hearing assistance available. Harvest Kitchen, our outreach to the greater community, offers a free meal the second Sunday of each month from 2 to 3 pm. Recognized as a National Jubilee Church for outreach and service to our community. Please check website or call the Parish Office for current COVID precautions.

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. Handicap Accessible.

HOPE CHURCH

One church in two locations - Join us for worship that is creative, relevant and truth-telling at our Brockport Campus, 6601 4th Section Rd (Rt 31 across from Wegmans) at 9:30 am Sunday mornings, or at our Greece Campus, 1301 Vintage Lane (1/2 mile west off Rt 390 N) on Saturdays at 5 pm (a Traditional Service), or Sundays at 9:30 or 11:15 am. Sunday Services are also streamed live on our website, ShareTheHope Youtube channel, and Facebook. Hope Kids meets at 9:30 am on Sundays at both campuses. For all opportunities for any age, check out our website www.sharethehope.org “Sharing the hope of Jesus with a world in need of hope”

LIFEQUEST COMMUNITY CHURCH

59 Henry St, Hilton, Hilton Community Center, www.lifequest.cc, email: info@lifequest.cc, Facebook: LifeQuestCC, twitter: @lifequestcc Lead Pastor: Rob Dickerson. Worship 10am. Midweek programs: Tuesday 7pm Royal Rangers – a scouting program for boys. Saturday 7pm YouthQuest High School & Middle School student ministry. “Journeying 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 585-659-8459, 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 6:30pm Wednesdays. Youth Group meets on Friday nights from 7 to 9pm. Our building is handicap accessible and visitors are welcome.

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. 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 September through June, and 9am in July and August. All services are both in-person and livestreamed online. We also offer a variety of Lenten and Advent programs, a Bible Study on Tuesdays, live music, Sunday School, semi-monthly Youth Group meetings and numerous other community building events. We are handicapped accessible. Follow us on Facebook, look for us on the web at www.stgeorgehilton.org, and join us for worship and fellowship at 635 Old Wilder Road, Hilton, NY (across from Kelly’s Apple Farm). Our pastor is the Rev. Greg Kremer, 585-392-4099.

ST. JOHN LUTHERAN CHURCH

Pastor Chris Bode. 1107 Lake Road West Fork, Hamlin, NY 14464, 585-9642550, www.stjohnhamlin.org. Facebook: St. John Lutheran Church, Hamlin, NY. Sunday Services at 8:30 & 11AM. Church office is open 7:30AM-3:30PM, Monday through Friday. For daily inspiration and Sunday services visit our Facebook page or YouTube Channel. “To know Christ and to make Him KNOWN.”

ST. MARY’S CHURCHST. MARk’S CHURCH

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

Mass Times: Monday-Friday 8:00 AM at St. Mary’s; Saturday Vigil 4:00 PM at St. Mary’s; Sunday 8:30 AM at St. Mark’s and 10:30 AM at St. Mary’s.

ST. PAUL LUTHERAN CHURCH & SCHOOL

158 East Avenue, Hilton, NY 14468, 585-392-4000, www.stpaulhilton.org. Senior Pastor: Rev. Mark Ball – pastorball@stpaulhilton.org, office 585-3924000. Worship Services: Saturday at 5pm; Sunday at 8:30am and 11am. Bible Studies: Kingdom Kids – Sunday at 9:45am; Adult Classes – Sunday at 9:45am; Ladies and Mens Bible Study – Thursdays at 10:30am. School: Meeting your child’s learning needs from age 2 through 8th grade. Call for a tour!

TRINITY LUTHERAN

CHURCH & PRE-SCHOOL

191 Nichols Street (Rte. 31), Spencerport, NY 14559. Phone: 352-3143. Reverend Pastor Steve Shrum. Worship Services Sunday at 9:30AM ‘In Person’ in our handicap accessible Sanctuary. Worship Service is also Live Streamed on YouTube. Sunday School is at 10:45AM. Visit our Website at www.tlcspencerport.com. Email: trinitylutheran191@gmail.com. “The Mission of Trinity is to joyfully share the Gospel through Christ-centered worship, teaching and reaching out to the community by acts of caring.”

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 third Tuesday 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 2931665 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.

Christmas

Sassafras and Persimmon Get out & grow!

by Kristina Gabalski

by Kristina Gabalski

Sassafras and persimmon are both trees native to North America. Cornell botanic Gardens recently published an article by p a m Shade about sassafras ( Sassafras albidum). Shade writes the praises of this native tree which can be found in deciduous woodlands in the northeast and southeast United States. Sassafras trees grow much bigger farther south, where they can reach up to 80 feet or more in height. She notes sassafras does grow in small numbers in several of the natural areas at Cornell botanic Gardens.

The tree produces leaves in three shapes: oval, mitten, and mitten with both a thumb and pinky finger. Leaves grow in clusters at the end of twigs. Sassafras loves moist, well-drained sandy loams and is intolerant of shade. It is a pioneer species that will sprout in abandoned fields, along fence rows, or following fires. Clumps of sassafras spread by underground runners from parent trees.

Shade notes that sassafras was used extensively by the Indigenous people of North America. Leaves, root bark, and wood were utilized in many ways. The cinnamoncolored bark which covers the roots of the tree contains safrole. With a spicy scent redolent of star anise, cinnamon, citrus, and vanilla, it was used to flavor teas, soft drinks (root beer), and to scent candles, soaps, and perfumes. Safrole is now considered a carcinogen and was banned for human consumption in the 1960s by the Food and Drug Administration.

Sassafras is dioecious – there are male and female trees. Female trees bloom in march and April, producing small, yellow flowers. Dark blue berries follow, which are attached to vivid red pedicels into the fall. Leaves turn vibrant colors in the fall – yellow, burgundy, crimson and orange. Sassafras can be hard to transplant, as the saplings are attached to the parent plant by runners.

p e rsimmon – American varieties of persimmon have smaller fruits than the Japanese or Asian persimmons commonly found in grocery stores. They are native to the eastern and central U.S. and are hardy to Zone 4; minus 25 degrees F. They like full sun best, but will grow in light shade. plant them in a slightly acidic, well-drained soil and provide ample space. persimmons can grow up to 50 feet tall with a spread of 20 to 30 feet. They do have a deep taproot, which can make transplanting difficult.

A ccording to p enn State Extension, American persimmons grow slowly. A seedling tree may take as many as four to nine years to bear fruit. Like sassafras, most persimmons are dioecious, with male and female flowers on separate trees. Creamy white flowers are bell-shaped and the rounded fruit generally ripens in late autumn. The leathery skin has a distinctive calyx that remains on the fruit even after harvest. The fruit color varies from yellow to orange. Dark green leaves turn brilliant yellow and orange in autumn, and the blocky-grey bark adds outstanding winter interest. If you attempt to grow persimmons – which can be used in baked goods, ice cream, sorbet, pudding, and more – pick a spot where the ripening fruit will not be an issue. Young trees should be pruned to develop a strong branching structure to help the trees support the weight of fruit in later years. They respond well to pruning and can be espaliered or trained into hedges.

penn State recommends three varieties. prok is a grafted, self-pollinating variety that bears huge crops of sweet, juicy fruit that begins ripening in mid-September. Yates is grafted and self-pollinating. This variety is fast-growing and has few pest or disease problems. The ripe fruit has a sweet, apricot flavor and ripens in early September. Yates is also cold-hardy and heat-tolerant. Elmo ripens in October and November and is a reliable heavy producer.

Use American persimmons after the fruit becomes soft and the leathery skin saggy. Photo courtesy of Missouri Dept. of Conservation.