Westside News WEST Edition – January 29, 2023

Hilton teen in Switzerland for ballet competition

Madison Bevilacqua, a 15-year-old from Hilton, is in Switzerland for the 50th annual Prix de Lausanne ballet competition, which runs January 29 through February 5. Out of 429 applicants from 39 different countries who submitted audition videos, the jury selected 76 dancers.

Madison is one of 39 girls chosen to compete, only seven of which are from the United States.

“It has always been my dream to attend the Prix de Lausanne and I am so excited and honored to have this amazing opportunity to participate with so many talented dancers,” Madison said. “I am really looking forward to meeting new friends while I am in Switzerland and learning from incredible teachers from some of the most prestigious dance schools and companies in the world.”

Winter Serenades series kicks off in Brockport

The JAY Trio performs in Brockport Sunday, February 5, at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church. This is the first of four free Winter Serenades presented by the Village of Brockport. The program begins at 3 p.m. and concludes with an opportunity to greet friends and the musicians at a “Meet the Artists” reception immediately after.

The trio – RPO cellist Jennifer Carpenter, RPO violinist Aika Ito, and pianist Dr. Yoshiko Ara – will perform works by Beethoven and Mendelssohn and Schoenfeld’s Café Music.

Madison Bevilacqua

Madison currently trains at the Draper Center for Dance Education in Rochester. “I’m so thankful for my teachers at Draper Center for helping me prepare for this opportunity,” she said.

Madison will be performing the Gulnara Variation, Act III as her classical solo and Les Ombres du Temps, choreographed by Luca Branca, as her contemporary solo during the competition.

Created in 1973, the Prix de Lausanne is an international competition for dancers ages 15 to 18 years old. Its goal is to discover, promote and support the finest talents. More than 70 of the world’s most prestigious dance schools and companies are associated with the Prix de Lausanne and its activities. Provided information and photos

The series is funded completely by local donations and celebrates both the interest in hearing live music and the availability of fine musicians in the Rochester area. It’s a casual event; no tickets are sold and all are welcome to attend.

The Village of Brockport’s three other 2023 Winter Serenades are: Sunday, February 19 – Chris Wilson; Sunday, March 5 – Michael Lasser, Alan Jones, and Jessica Ann Best with a program of Cole Porter songs; and Sunday March 19 – the Freedom Trio with RPO trumpeter Herb Smith. All events begin at 3 p.m.

Parking is available on the street and in a municipal lot behind the church. St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, with a pair of welcoming red doors, is located at 14 State Street at the corner of Main Street. All of the Serenades will also be live-streamed on YouTube via the church’s website, stlukesbrockport.org.

Additional information is available at 585-637-5300 ext. 110, and at the village web site, www.brockportny.org. Provided information

Community attempts to break the world record for largest snowball fight

by Tami Raco

Would you like to be part of breaking the record for the largest snowball fight in the world? This rare opportunity will take place in Chili on Saturday, February 18. Saskatoon, Canada, holds the current world record for a snowball fight with 7,681 participants that was set on January 31, 2016.

The Pirate Toy Fund (PTF) is sponsoring this Guinness Book of World Records official attempt in Rochester.

PTF is a non-profit organization started in 1995 by a local family to honor the life of their daughter, Christie Simonetti, who died at eight years old from leukemia. During Christie’s terminal illness, the family experienced her precious smiles and joy when she would receive toys and stuffed animals to help her through her cancer battle. This inspired them to begin the local non-profit organization that provides toys to children in our community who are facing difficulties to lift their spirits and put a smile on their faces.

In the early years of the PTF, donated toys were distributed at local hospitals. Over 25 years, the organization has grown and now provides toys to 98 program

partners, all of which are local. Program partners include local hospitals, police departments, the county jail, Salvation Army, and the Red Cross.

“We went from giving out 300 toys a year in 1995 to now more than 32,000 in 2022,” said Otto Harnischfeger, the Executive Director of the PTF.

Otto first began at PTF as a volunteer upon his retirement from the Rochester Police Department. He visited Golisano Children’s Hospital as Santa Claus and witnessed the miracle that came in smiles from chronically-ill children after receiving a toy donated through PTF.

Otto has since become the executive director and sought ideas to help unify the community for a good cause.

“As a thank you to the community for their support of the Pirate Toy Fund and as an opportunity to bring people together for a fun and exciting once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, we are sponsoring this free event,” said Otto. The fee to the Guinness Book of World Records to make this event an official challenge was paid by the PTF, making the event free to the community.

The day’s festivities will also include a snowman-building contest, live music, food trucks, and warming tents. This family-friendly event is being held at the Archer Road Field in Chili. It runs from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., but the Guinness Book of World Records event is at 11 a.m. Many locations will be providing parking and shuttle bus services.

“We couldn’t have asked for a better partner than the Town of Chili. They have been so great to work with,” said Otto.

Registration is required to participate in this attempt to have our community break the world’s record.

To register, volunteer, or for more information, visit www.worldslargestsnowballfight.com.

Madison is one of only seven girls from the United States chosen to compete in the Prix de Lausanne.

SUNY Brockport aims to improve medical care in high-need rural communities

SUNY funding leads to increased placements, opportunities, and programs for nursing students that work with underserved communities surrounding Monroe County.

More than $1.4 million has been awarded from SUNY’s Nursing Emergency Training Fund to expand campus healthcare degree programs for students interested in pursuing a nursing career.

As part of this initiative, SUNY Brockport received $249,000 in funding to expand its partnerships with rural federally funded healthcare centers in dire need of primary care providers.

“National data and research show there are fewer primary care providers in rural areas compared to urban areas and there is a significant disparity in healthcare outcomes in rural communities,” said Kathy Peterson, Chair of SUNY Brockport’s Department of Nursing. “We hope to increase the availability of primary care providers in underserved locations including Genesee, Orleans, and Wyoming counties.”

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This funding is continuing SUNY Brockport’s push to increase healthcare providers in underserved areas. As part of their curriculum, both Brockport’s Doctor of Nursing (DNP) program and Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) program partner with rural federally funded healthcare centers as destinations for student placements.

“Most of these communities do not have enough providers,” Brockport Nursing Professor Elizabeth Heavey said. “We find that our students who have had the additional exposure to rural federally qualified health centers have gone on to be hired, many prior to graduation, and are now primary care providers for high-need rural communities.”

In order to support another high-need population in underserved counties, SUNY Brockport plans to start an Adult Geriatric Nurse Practitioner track within both the DNP and FNP programs. Once the program receives approval from the State Education Department, recruitment will begin for the Fall 2023

semester. This program will specialize in training nurse practitioners to work with adult and elderly populations.

“With our aging population increasing drastically, there is a serious need for practitioners in this specialty,” Peterson said. “The lack of primary care providers with specialized training in caring for geriatric patients is substantial.”

The funding will also cover the first year salary for four half-time faculty members. These faculty members will spend the other half of their time working as providers for a federally funded healthcare center. As part of SUNY Brockport’s partnership, the faculty will serve as providers at these locations that can oversee nursing students as part of their clinical placement requirement.

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RMSC seeking community organizations for Eclipse Ambassador Program

In preparation for the total solar eclipse on April 8, 2024, the RMSC is launching its RMSC Community Eclipse Ambassador Program. RMSC Community Eclipse Ambassadors will be trained in eclipse education, basic astronomy, and eclipse viewing safety. For their organizations, Ambassadors will be provided with equipment including a telescope with a solar viewing filter, educational materials, solar viewing glasses, and materials for activities. Each organization will receive a $1,000 stipend for

The Ambassador program aims to excite and educate the community about the total solar eclipse and

distribute STEM learning into communities, creating local access to this natural phenomenon for all.

The RMSC is inviting community-serving organizations across the region to participate in the program. “De-centralizing Science learning is the goal of this project; you don’t have to be in any specific place to view this eclipse, it will happen for everyone in our region. RMSC is excited to help communities build capacity to host their own viewing celebrations,” said Hillary Olson, RMSC President & CEO.

Participants should represent community organizations, businesses, or municipalities as well as serve people within Rochester and the nine counties (Monroe, Genesee, Livingston, Ontario, Orleans, Seneca, Wayne, Wyoming, and Yates), such as:

•Community centers

•Youth service organizations

•Recreation centers

•Neighborhood associations

•Places of worship

•Municipalities

•Businesses that serve large public groups –restaurants, wineries, hotels, etc.

•After school programs

•Arts organizations and museums

•Libraries

There will be a virtual information session to learn more about the program on Thursday, February 2, at 10 a.m. on Zoom. Organizations interested in applying for the RMSC Community Eclipse Ambassador program can learn more and sign up for the informational session at https://rochestereclipse2024. org/rmsc-community-eclipse-ambassadors/. Provided information

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GCC Forum Players present Tartuffe

The GCC Forum Players will be presenting Moliere’s Tartuffe, translated into English verse by Richard Wilbur. Performances will be held February 9 through 11 at 7:30 p.m. in the Stuart Steiner Theatre at Genesee Community College.

The show follows the chaos surrounding the titular character who completely entrances Orgon, a wealthy patriarch, into giving away his fortune, his family and even some dangerous secrets. Will the family reveal Tartuffe for the scoundrel he is or will Tartuffe take hold of the estate and ruin this family forever?

Originally written in the 1600s, Tartuffe was condemned for its unflinching takedown of religious hypocrisy and the odd behaviors of the upper classes.

This production, set among Miami’s elite of the 1980s, takes a skewer to televangelist con artists, yuppies, corporate greed, and unending consumption, all to the sounds of new-wave synth-pop.

Tickets are available at the door and online at https://bit.ly/GCCTartuffe. The Genesee Center for the Arts Box Office accepts cash, checks and card payments. Seating is first-come, first-served and there is no assigned seating when purchasing tickets. Ticket prices are $10 general admission, $5 for GCC faculty/staff, seniors 55+ and non-GCC students, and free for GCC students with student ID.

The play features comedic violence, sexual situations, and illicit substance use. Tartuffe is not appropriate for children under 16. Provided information

Doctor of Nursing Practice Student Kelly Cumella (right) works with a patient. New SUNY funding will support Brockport’s efforts to equip high-need rural communities with more nurses.

Hilton Lions Club offers free eye screening for children

Children have no idea whether or not other children see and hear the same as they do, or what is “normal.”

Lions Club members now hold free eye screening programs using a Spot Vision Screener to identify vision problems in children. Problems such as myopia, hyperopia, anisometropia, astigmatism, and strabismus can often be identified by the screening, if present.

The Spot Vision Screener screens both eyes at once from a non-threatening three foot distance. The screening starts with a single touch to the camera, which initiates the capture of results for both eyes in seconds.

With the Spot Vision Screener, onscreen data results can be shared

or printed. Parents are then given a “pass” or “refer” result within seconds. This can then be shared with eye care professionals.

The next free screening will be done by members of the Hilton Lions Club from 2 to 4 p.m. Wednesday, February 22, at the Parma Public Library. The target population for this screening is children six months to twelve years of age. Pre-registration is not required but early arrival is recommended.

Those who are interested in the Hilton Lions Club’s other programs or membership opportunities, can visit their Facebook page or contact President Kim Fay or Screening Chairman Jim Schiebel (jschiebel@ rochester.rr.com).

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Gillett Road bridge closed for repairs

The bridge carrying Gillett Road over the Erie Canal in Ogden closed to traffic on Monday, January 23, to accommodate bridge repair work. The closure is anticipated to last for eight weeks. Motorists are advised to follow the posted detour utilizing State Route 31, Manitou Road, and Big Tree Road.

All construction activities are weather dependent. Motorists are reminded that fines are doubled for

speeding in a work zone. In accordance with the Work Zone Safety Act of 2005, convictions of two or more speeding violations in a work zone could result in the suspension of an individual’s driver’s license.

For real-time travel information, motorists should call 511 or visit www.511NY.org or the mobile site at m.511ny.org, New York State’s official traffic and travel information source.

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Spencerport Education Foundation to host ‘Trivia through the Decades’

The Spencerport Education Foundation is hosting a special-edition trivia night on February 15 at Wood Kettle Brewing in Hilton. Come test your knowledge, while enjoying the company of friends and family.

Teams of up to six players will be welcome, and are required to pre-register in advance at https:// www.spencerportedu-

cationfoundation.org/events. The cost is $10 per player which can be sent via PayPal. Prizes will be given to the top finishing teams. The theme for this event is ‘Decades’ consisting of questions from the 80s, 90s, and 2000s!

Trivia will begin at 6 p.m., but the bar will be open prior for food and drink orders. Arriving early is recommended.

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Rochester Mended Hearts group giving presentation in Hilton

On Wednesday, February 8, HiltonParma Senior Center will welcome Mended Hearts, an international organization, for a presentation.

Mended Hearts has been offering the gift of hope to heart disease patients, their families, and caregivers for more than 70 years.

The local Rochester Chapter 050 has been in existence for 55 years, and is dedicated to alleviating the stress and trauma associated with heart disease and surgery. They bring together patients, spouses, family

members and medical professionals to form a network of caring individuals to educate and empower others.

All are welcome to attend and learn because those who are not heart patients themselves may have family or friends who are.

The presentation will be held from 1 to 2 p.m. on February 8 at the Hilton-Parma Senior Center, 59 Henry Street, Hilton. To reserve a seat, register online at www.hprecreation. org or call 392-9030.

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Legal Notice

Hilton Central School District Notice to Bidders HCSD BID #22-23-05

The Hilton Central School District Board of Education, in accordance with Section 103 of Article 5A of the General Municipal Law, hereby invites the submission of sealed bids for the following items.

Bid #22-23-05

2022 or Newer Ford Explorer

Bid Submission Deadline: Sealed bids will be accepted at:

Hilton Central School District

Central Office Attn: Director of Safety & Security 225 West Avenue Hilton, NY 14468

Through 2pm on Febraury 6th, 2023, All received bids will be opened and read at 2pm on February 6th at the Central Office, 225 West Avenue, Hilton, NY 14468.

Mark Envelope: Sealed Bid #22-23-05

The District does NOT accept faxed or emailed bids.

To request a copy of the bid document, please contact David Inzana at dinzana@hilton.k12.ny.us or call 585392-1000, ext. 7046 Monday through Friday between 8:00am and 4:30pm

No bidders may withdraw a bid within twenty-one (21) days after actual date of the opening thereof. The Board of Education reserves the right to reject any and all bids.

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Blood Drives

•Make an appointment to give blood or platelets by using the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visiting RedCrossBlood.org or calling 1-800-RED-CROSS (1-800-733-2767). Upcoming blood donation opportunities: January 31, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., St. Leo’s Church, 110 Old Hojack Lane, Hilton; February 3, 1 to 6 p.m., Ogden Community Center, 269 Ogden Center Road, Spencerport; February 7, noon to 5 p.m., SUNY Brockport Seymour College Union, 350 New Campus Drive, Brockport; February 8, 1 to 6 p.m., Brockport Firemens Exempt Club, 248 West Avenue, Brockport; February 10, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Gates Town Hall, 1605 Buffalo Road, Rochester.

Classes

•Flower City Arts Center, 713 Monroe Avenue, Rochester, offers a wide variety of classes for adults and youth covering ceramics, printmaking and book arts, photography (including film photography and developing), and digital arts. See all class offerings and register at www.flowercityartscenter.org/classes or call 585-271-5920.

Donations

•Brockport First Baptist Church Teen Closet is collecting gently used prom dresses for students who are unable to purchase one. Prom dresses, formal gowns, or fancy party dresses, short or long, in current styles accepted. They should be clean and free of damage with no rips, stains, holes or tears. Collections dates are Saturday, February 4, noon to 2 p.m., and Sunday, February 19, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Brockport First Baptist Church, 124 Main Street, Brockport. Also accepting donations of jewelry, gently used heels, and new unused makeup.

Events

•The 41st annual Expressions of King’s Legacy, celebrating the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., on Tuesday, January 31, noon to 2 p.m., at the RIT Gordon Field House. Featuring a conversation with Nikole Hannah-Jones, Pulitzer Prize-winning creator of the 1619 Project and a staff writer at The New York Times Magazine. This event is free and open to the public. Includes performances by RIT student Daniel Aisogun, spoken word artist, and the RIT Gospel Choir. RSVP to rit.edu/diversity/2023expressions.

•Spencerport High School presents the 23rd Evening of Jazz on Saturday, February 4, at 6:30 p.m. Featuring Spencerport High School Jazz Ensemble, Spencerport High School Friday Jazz Band, Cosgrove Jazz Ensemble, Fairport High School Jazz Ensemble, Brockport Community Big Band. Special Guest: Herb Smith on trumpet. Tickets: Adults $13, Students/Seniors $10. Available at the door or reserve ahead of time by emailing LHebbard@spencerportschools.org.

•Euchre every Tuesday from September to June, 7 p.m., at the Hamlin Exempts, 1382 Lake Road North, Hamlin. Partners Tournament, $5 per person. Play 8 hands - 8 games, 10 cent bumps. For information, call Tim Markle at 978-1598 or Alice Slate at 478-4721.

Fundraiser

•Soup & Chili Sale on Wednesday, February 8, 4:30 to 6 p.m., at Hilton Baptist Church, 50 Lake Avenue, Hilton. Cost is $10 per quart and includes bread and dessert. Call ahead for choices and to pre-order, 392-7990.

•Soup-to-Go Sale with car-side service on Wednesday, February 8, 4:30 to 5:30 p.m., at Adams Basin United Methodist Church, corner of Canal Road and Washington Street. Cost is $6 per pint, $10 per quart, and includes Italian bread. Varieties include: African Peanut (V-GF), Bean with Ham, Taco Twist, and Loaded Baked Potato. Pre-orders requested by Monday, February 6; call Debbi at 469-2197.

•Dreams from Drake 8th Annual Winter Gala is February 11, 6 to 11 p.m., at Ridgemont Country Club, 3717 Ridge Road West. Tickets are $75 each or $550 for a table of eight. Guests will enjoy entertainment by comedian Dan Viola, complimentary signature cocktails, grazing stations, and dessert. The evening also includes a raffle, cotton candy, and guest emcee Ginny Ryan. For tickets, go to https://dreamsfromdrake.org/events/2022winter-gala/.

•Friends & Families Muscular Disorders Foundation is holding a Valentine Vendor & Craft Show on Saturday, February 11, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Quality Inn & Suites Palm Island Indoor Waterpark, 8250 Park Road, Batavia. For more information or to become a vendor or sponsor, call or text Mark at 585-519-1917 or email Friendsnfamiliesmdf@com.

Government Meetings

•Assemblyman Steve Hawley will be holding outreach office hours Tuesday, January 31, 1 to 3 p.m., at Genesee Community College Batavia Campus, Conable Technology Building, Room T124, to give residents the opportunity to meet with members of his staff to discuss their concerns regarding state government and local issues.

•Chili: Traffic & Safety Committee – February 2, 7 p.m., at 200 Beaver Road.

•Parma: Planning Board – February 2, 7 p.m., at 1300 Hilton Parma Corners Road, Hilton.

•Riga: Zoning Board – February 2, 7 p.m.

•Spencerport: Board of Trustees – February 1, 7 p.m., at 27 West Avenue, Spencerport.

Health/Help

•Mended Hearts, an international organization dedicated to alleviating the stress and trauma associated with heart disease and surgery, will give a presenation on Wednesday, February 8, from 1 to 2 p.m. at the Hilton-Parma Senior Center, 59 Henry Street, Hilton. Mended Hearts brings together patients, spouses, family members and medical professionals to form a network of caring individuals to educate and empower others. All are welcome to attend and learn. To reserve a seat, register online at www.hprecreation.org or call 392-9030.

•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.

•The Brockport Ecumenical Food Shelf, located at 14 State Street in the basement of St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, is open for in-person shopping on the first four Thursdays of each month from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and 2 to 6 p.m. Masks required. Only one shopper allowed per family; bring shopping bags. Delivery, by appointment, for those who are unable to shop in-person. For information or to schedule delivery, call 637-8169.

•TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) Club at St. Leo the Great Catholic Church, 110 Hojack Lane, Hilton, meets every Friday morning. Weigh-ins are from 8:30 to 9:15 a.m. and meetings are from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.

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

•The Alzheimer’s Association is offering a free live webinar “Alzheimer’s & Dementia Conversations: Changing the Face of Research” on February 1 at 3:30 p.m. The one-hour webinar will feature a discussion on the historical inequities in clinical trials and their lasting impact on Black Americans and other underrepresented populations. The webinar will examine health disparities among underserved populations. To register, visit https://alz-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/ WN_Y3NBiUsvRQSYZlOGAtKMoQ.

•A free virtual workshop, Healthy Living for Your Brain and Body, is being held on February 7 from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Zoom. Learn about research in the areas of diet and nutrition, exercise, cognitive activity and social engagement and use hands on tools to help incorporate these recommendations into a plan for healthy aging. Presented by the Northeastern NY Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association in partnership with the Department of Veterans Affairs. For more information and to register, visit https://bit.ly/3vvkllV.

•Confidential resources for those struggling with problem gambling and their family members are available at strongerthanyouthinkny.org. Services are offered at no cost.

Historical

•The Greece Historical Society is holding a program, “Turning the Dirt for Frederick Douglass,” featuring Reverend Julius Jackson, Jr., on Tuesday, February 14, 7 p.m., at the Greece Public Library. Rochester’s monument to Frederick Douglass was the first in the country to honor an African American. Reverend Jackson will introduce a locally produced short film which tells the story of the monument and his vision to honor Douglass by relocating and illuminating the monument in its new location at Highland Park, and his efforts to rename the Rochester International Airport after Douglass. Additional discussion, along with a question-and-answer session, will follow. Registration is required to attend. Log in to https://www.greecepubliclibrary.org/ then click on Events, then Calendar, then February 14, or call 585-225-8951.

•Genesee Community College History Club kicks off its Historical Horizons Lecture Series on Wednesday, February 1, 7 p.m., in room T102 of the Conable Technology Building on the Batavia Campus. Dr. Nicole Eustace will discuss “Murder and Mercy on the Susquehanna: Captain Civility of Conestoga Teaches Pennsylvania Colonists Native Principles of Justice.” When a pair of colonial Pennsylvania fur traders fought with a Native American hunter and left him for dead in 1722, rival investigations by Indigenous leaders of multiple Native nations, colonial officials from several colonies, and members of the British Board of Trade resulted in fierce debates about the true nature of justice. Whereas settler colonists confront-

ing criminal offences emphasized legal retribution against individuals, Indigenous peoples believed in economic restitution, emotional reconciliation, and social reintegration of the whole community. 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. Preschool Storytime is every Monday at 10:30 a.m. with ABC-themed books, songs and activities. Lego Club for all ages is Thursday, February 2, from 6 to 7 p.m. Homeschool STEM challenge program is Wednesday, February 8, at 1 p.m. Cookbook Club is Thursday, February 9, at 6:30 p.m. Valentine Slime program for kids and teens is Saturday, February 11, at 11 a.m. Registration is required for all programs except Preschool Storytime. For information, call 964-2320, visit hamlinlibraryny. org, or go to 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.

•Newman Riga Library, 1 South Main Street, Churchville, is open Mondays/Wednesdays/Fridays from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Tuesdays/Thursdays 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Saturdays 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. For more information, call 293-2009, go to newmanrigalibrary. org, or visit the library’s Facebook page.

•Ogden Farmers’ Library, 269 Ogden Center Road, is open Monday 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Tuesday through Thursday 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., Friday 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): Toddler Play Time – Monday, January 30, 10 to 11 a.m., geared towards children ages 2 to 3. Baby Storytime & Sensory Play – Tuesday, January 31, 10:30 a.m., recommended for ages 0 to 3. Teen Tuesday – January 31, 3 to 4 p.m., for youth in grades 7 to 12 to enjoy snacks, games, crafts, and Netflix. Writers’ Room – Tuesday, January 31, 6:30 to 7:45 p.m., includes time to free write or use a prompt and time to share. The group will give feedback on readings. Join when you can. Wednesday Storytime – February 1, 10:30 a.m., stories and songs recommended for ages 2 to 5, but all ages are welcome. Movie Madness – Thursday, February 2, 2 p.m., showing the 2022 film about Emmett Till’s mother during the aftermath of his murder in 1955 (PG-13, 2 hrs 10 min). Registration appreciated, but not necessary. Tween STEAM: Valentine’s Day Cards – Friday, February 3, 4:30 to 6 p.m., for ages 8 to 12, please register. Drop in to create an LED card to light up someone’s Valentine’s Day. Take Your Child to the Library Day - Saturday, February 4, 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., for all ages. Celebrate National Take Your Child to the Library Day with button-making, DIY beaded lanyards, and make-your-own library card holders. For information, call 392-8350 or visit www.parmapubliclibrary.org.

•This is a sample of programs held at the Seymour Library, 161 East Avenue, Brockport, 637-1050. For complete information, visit seymourlibraryweb. org. Programs marked with an * require advance registration. All Ages Story Times – Tuesdays and Thursdays, 11 to 11:30 a.m., for all ages, feature stories, songs, movement, and rhyme that all the children can enjoy. Sensory Play Time – Tuesdays, 11:30 a.m. to noon, for children to hone their fine motor skills and explore their own curiosity and creativity through various manipulatives and activities.

Meetings

•Hilton-Parma Fire District meets February 1, 7:30 p.m., at the Hilton-Parma Fire Department, 120 Old Hojack Lane, Hilton. Open to the public. •Spencerport Fire District meets February 2, 7 p.m., at Fire Station #1, 175 Lyell Avenue, Spencerport. Open to the public.

Seniors

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

Volunteer Opportunities

•Blood donor ambassadors needed at Red Cross blood drives to help greet, check-in and thank blood donors to ensure they have a positive donation experience. Volunteers can also serve as transportation specialists, ensuring lifesaving blood products are delivered to nearby hospitals. For more information and to apply for either position, visit redcross.org/volunteertoday.

Celebrating a regional feathered friend at GCV&M’s Owl Moon event in February

Genesee Country Village & Museum is partnering again this winter with Wild Wings Inc. to host the popular Owl Moon night-hike and owl meet and greet experience on Fridays and Saturdays, February 3, 4, 10, and 11. Visitors to the event will have the opportunity to take a guided night hike with a GCV&M naturalist, meet owls with Wild Wings, hear a reading of the book “Owl Moon,” and more. Plus, the museum’s Meeting Center will be open with food and drink available for purchase. Admission to this event is $15 for the general public and $13.50 for museum members. Tickets must be purchased online in advance at www.gcv. org/event/owl-moon.

Hit the nature trails and listen closely for owls

During Owl Moon, visitors will head out onto the nature trails at GCV&M with a naturalist for a guided hike. Groups will experience the night woods as owls do, and perhaps hear the sounds of owls nestled in the trees above. Please note, there will still be some daylight for the groups that head out onto the trails at the beginning of the evening. Guided hikes will take place from 5 to 7:45 p.m., and the earliest tours are best

for those with concerns about visibility, or those who would like to hike in relative daylight. This event will take place in snow or rain – visitors are encouraged to dress for cold weather and wear good walking shoes.

Meet owls with Wild Wings

Educators from local group Wild Wings Inc. will be on-site from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the GCV&M Meeting Center Auditorium with a variety of owl species in their care. Visitors will have the opportunity to learn about the different types of owls local to this region: what they look like, what they eat, what sorts of environments they prefer, and hear about Wild Wings’ efforts to care for these birds. The owl meet-and-greet is not part of the guided hike, so visitors are encouraged to make time to stop into the auditorium before or after their hike.

Warm up by a campfire or in the Meeting Center Lounge

Owl Moon guests will have the chance to see the museum grounds after hours: enjoy a craft beverage beside an outdoor campfire, have a bite to eat in the Meeting Center Lounge, shop the Flint Hill Store, or warm up beside a roaring fire

in the Lounge. Food and drink will be available from 4:30 to 8 p.m., and there will be a cash bar available with selections of historical craft beer, rotating hard cider, wine, and soft drinks.

Learn more about all upcoming events and programs at https://www.gcv.org/events/.

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the ahead study is looking to include younger and more diverse populations in alzheimer’s research being conducted in rochester

Black American adults in the United States are about twice as likely to develop Alzheimer’s disease as non-Hispanic white adults and are also underrepresented in clinical research, making up fewer than nine percent of clinical trial participants.

The AHEAD Study seeks to change that.

Funded by the National Institutes of Health and Eisai Inc., a U.S. subsidiary of Eisai Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Tokyo), the AHEAD Study is the first Alzheimer’s research effort to enroll participants as young as 55 using tailored dosing of an investigational treatment. The study has a priority to enroll people who reflect the diversity of the United States, especially people at the greatest risk for Alzheimer’s such as Black Americans.

The inclusion of Black Americans in the AHEAD Study is key to addressing health

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•Carnevale, Anthony Jr., died January 18, 2023 at age 78. Predeceased by his parents, Anthony Sr. and Lucy; wife, Catherine Walsh Carnevale; sister, Marie D’Aiutolo; and nephew, Phillip D’Aiutolo. Survived by his children, Anne Marie (Stephen) Krizar, Anthony III (Paula) Carnevale and Christine (Shawn) Stephens; grandchildren, Katie, Meghan, Joshua, Edward, Anthony, Gavin, Aaron, Tyler and Dylan; several nieces, nephews and dear friends.

Private Service and Interment at the convenience of the family. Contributions can be made to Hildebrandt Hospice in his memory. Arrangements entrusted to the Leo M. Bean and Sons Funeral Home, Chili.

•Strain, Wendy Lee (Love), age 38, of Melbourne, Florida, died January 14, 2023. Wendy loved the beach and made Melbourne, Florida her permanent home. She met her husband, Jeremy Frampton, there and is survived by him along with their two children Jeremiah Xavier Marley Love (AKA: Bullfrog) and EdenRain Marilyn Love (AKA: Babe). Also survived by her mother, Lisa Macias (John) of Ocala; and maternal sisters, Alexandra Funk and Marlena Funk; as well as her father, Francis Strain; and paternal sisters, Deanna Gleasman (Levi), Sarah Waugh (Rachel), Jennifer Talkington, Beth Ann Niles, and Lyndsey Niles; her grandparents, Rosalie Strain and Diane Levitt; aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and friends. She is preceded in death by her stepmother, Debra Strain; stepfather, Brad Funk; grandfather, Charles Strain; and beloved grandmother, Marilyn Wood. She leaves behind a legacy of love for her children and a friendly reminder to keep love and warmth in your heart and to always extend a hand for those in need.

The family will be having a celebration of life in Upstate New York with a date to follow. Donations can be made to a GoFundMe for her children. Arrangements entrusted to the Thomas E. Burger Funeral Home, Hilton.

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•Burns, Muriel R., 1930-2023. Died January 21, 2023. She is predeceased by her loving husband John “Jack” Burns, her parents William and Stella Perry, her brothers Richard, Donald, Norman, Lynn, Dale, Milton and Paul. She is survived by her daughters Susan (Henry) Kron, Barbara (Bruce) Latour, Sharon (Duane) McGregor; her grandchildren Ryan (Todd) Kilgore, Peter (Meghan) Ryan, Christopher Latour, Sean (Cassidy Gale) Ryan, Kathleen McGregor, Andrew McGregor; four great-grandchildren; brothers Gerald (Jennette) Perry, Roger Perry; sister June Zoller; and numerous nieces and nephews. Born in Malone, NY, she lived in Syracuse, and then lived the last 14 years in Brockport. She spent summers in Alexandria Bay, NY. She enjoyed reading, crossword puzzles, knitting and her time in the Thousand Islands. During her years in Brockport, Muriel volunteered at the Sweden Senior Center.

Please consider donating to the Sweden Senior Center in Muriel’s honor. Donations can be mailed to the Sweden Clarkson Community Center, 4927 Lake Road South, Brockport, NY 14420, checks made payable to the Sweden Clarkson Community Center with “Senior Programs” in the memo line. Arrangements entrusted to the Fowler Funeral Home, Brockport.

disparities in the black community, according to study researchers.

“The research community recognizes that good science is inclusive science, and inclusive science will help ensure that Alzheimer’s treatments work for everyone,” said Anton Porsteinsson, M.D, Director of the University of Rochester Alzheimer’s Disease Care, Research and Education Program.

By recruiting individuals as young as 55, the study aims to catch the disease at its earliest stages. This is important because changes in the brains of people with Alzheimer’s disease can begin up to 20 years before symptoms are noticeable and the investigational treatment being studied has been shown to reduce these changes. Discovering a treatment that targets brain changes early means that one day doctors may be able to

•Garlock, Elizabeth A. “Beth,” died January 14, 2023, at the age of 63. Beth was born on July 6, 1959, in North Hempstead, NY, and adopted by Harry and Elizabeth (Dupeza) Holmes. Predeceased by her parents Harry and Betty; brothers Paul, and Christopher. Survived by her husband of 44 years Charles; brother Thomas (Carol) Holmes; nephew Michael; niece Michelle (Kevin) Murie; cousins Vicki DiGioia and Nancy Ceglia; Goddaughter Ruth Midkiff; extended family Gladys, Lisa Manzo, and many kindred spirits. In the mid-90s while living in Virginia, Beth turned her attention to caring for animals at the Virginia Beach SPCA. In 1998, Charlie retired from the US Navy, the couple moved to Charlie’s hometown of Brockport. Beth and Charlie then bought a home in Hilton. While living there, a call was put out to form an animal shelter, and Beth quickly responded. She was on the first board of directors at the shelter, establishing herself as secretary while still tending the animals at what became the Kathleen Anne Tenny Animal Shelter in Hilton. She served first as day manager at the shelter, and later served in various roles there for 20 years, before the shelter closed its doors last year.

A Memorial Service will be held at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, 14 State Street, Brockport, at 1 p.m., on February 4. Contributions can be made to an animal shelter of one’s choice in her memory.

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•Craig, Gail L., died January 17, 2023 at age 87. Predeceased by her husband, William. Survived by her children, Doug (Donna), Sharon (Jamie) DeBottis, Karen (Todd) Cunningham, Jim (Gail) and Barbara (Dave) George; 11 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; sister, Mary Jo Lins; sister-in-law, Virginia Mertz-Wall; and several nieces, nephews and dear friends.

Gail’s Celebration of Life Service was held January 23 at the Church of the Epiphany, Buffalo Road, Rochester. Interment, Riga Cemetery. Contributions can be made to Camp Good Days and Special Times or a charity of one’s choice in her memory. Arrangements entrusted to the Leo M. Bean and Sons Funeral Home, Chili.

•Denormand, Robert H., died January 18, 2023 at age 88. Survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Frances; children, Linda (Gregg) Chalmers, Rick (Sheri) and Rob (Tonya); seven grandchildren, Josh (Jamie), Ryan (Stephanie), Steph, Alex, Emily, Jeremy and Ethan; three great-grandchildren; and many nieces, nephews and dear friends. Bob was a retiree of Bausch & Lomb and an active member of the Churchville Lions Club.

His Funeral Mass was held January 23 at St. Martin de Porres Parish at St. Vincent Church, Churchville. Interment, St. Vincent Cemetery. Contributions can be made to the Churchville Lions Club or to the Aurora House in his memory. Arrangements entrusted to the Leo M. Bean and Sons Funeral Home, Chili.

prevent memory loss. To help find these treatments, researchers need participation from a diverse community of people but especially Black Americans.

“By inviting younger and more diverse participants without symptoms we hope to help individuals who are at higher risk – such as people with family history of dementia – get ahead of the disease with early intervention,” says Reisa Sperling, M.D., director of the Center for Alzheimer’s Research and Treatment at Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Harvard Medical School and coprincipal investigator for the AHEAD Study. “We know recruiting diverse participants is hard work, but we are committed to being intentional about being more inclusive to ensure treatments that work for everyone. Building trust, working within communities,

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•Wietz, Wesley C., died January 23, 2023 at age 78. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Linda S. Wietz; his children, Tamara O’Brien, Tracy Wietz and Eric Wietz (Christine Cane); and his grandchildren, Sean O’Brien, Kevin O’Brien, Joshua Wietz, Allie Wietz, and Ella Wietz; his brother, Wayne (Shannon) Wietz; his sister, Barbara Nolan; his sister-in-law, Kaye Bergholt from Fayette, Iowa; his sister-in-law, Anabel Peabody from Beaverton, Oregon; and many nieces and nephews and countless friends in the area. Wesley was predeceased by his parents, Raymond and Laura Wietz; his son-in-law, Jim O’Brien; his brothers-in-law, Robert Nolan, Bill Peabody, Doyle VanSickle, Jim VanSickle, Richard VanSickle, Durwood Bergholt, and Henry Mueller; and his sister-in-law, Donna Mueller. Wesley was employed by Tobin Packing Co., Hilton Spencerport Express, and the Town of Hamlin Highway Department for 20 years. He was a life-long member of St. John Lutheran Church in Hamlin

His Funeral Service was held January 27 at St. John Lutheran Church, Hamlin. Interment in Lakeside Cemetery in the spring at the convenience of the family. Donations can be made to the Hamlin Dog Shelter, 80 Railroad Avenue, Hamlin, NY 14464 or to St. John Lutheran Church, 1107 Lake Road North, Hamlin, NY 14464 in his memory. Arrangements entrusted to the Thomas E. Burger Funeral Home, Hilton.

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•DeRoo, Norman M., age 82, died January 18, 2023, at his home in Leesburg, Florida. Norm was predeceased by his wife of 45 years, Lonna. He is survived by his loving partner of 13 years, Nancy Murray and her family; his beloved children, Dawn DeRoo Carey, Kristen DeRoo, and Daniel DeRoo (Lesa); his granddaughter, McKenna Carey; his great-granddaughter, Grace Lynch; his brother, Gary DeRoo; and his cherished cousins, nieces and nephews. Norm was an Army Veteran and retiree from West Irondequoit School District, where he worked in grounds and maintenance. Later he became partner with his son, Dan, at DeRoo Woodworking.

Interment will be held at the convenience of the family in Parma Union Cemetery. Donations can be made to the American Legion of one’s choice in his memory. Arrangements entrusted to the Thomas E. Burger Funeral Home, Hilton.

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•Acker, Christopher J., age 64, died January 20, 2023. He was born March 3, 1958 in Brockport to Bernard and Marion (Franke) Acker. Chris was an employee of Jacobstein Food Services and in earlier years had attended OLBVM Parish in Brockport where he also served as an altar boy. Chris is survived by his wife of 39 years Kimberly; his son: Nicholas (Catherine) Acker of Greece; his daughter: Bailey (Richard) Duncan of Chili; his brothers: Stephen (Kathryn) Acker of TN, Martin (Araceli) Acker of RI; his sister: Elaine Acker of Groveland; his beloved dog “Lily;” also several nieces and nephews.

A Service and Private Interment will be held at the convenience of the family. Contributions can be made to a local SPCA in his memory. Arrangements entrusted to the Christopher Mitchell Funeral Home of Holley. To share a special memory of Chris, please visit: www.mitchellfamilyfuneralhomes.com

and meeting people where they are, are just some of strategies we will be using to make good on this promise.”

The University of Rochester is one of the national research centers conducting the AHEAD Study.

“The AHEAD Study has the potential to be a breakthrough in Alzheimer’s research, but we need diverse individuals to help make that a reality,” said Dr. Porsteinsson. “Rochester residents from all walks of life can help us get ahead of Alzheimer’s by participating in this groundbreaking research.”

For more information on eligibility requirements, contact the University of Rochester at 585-602-5200 or visit AHEADstudy.org. Provided information

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•Herman, Roger J., age 96, died January 20, 2023. He was a dedicated member of Concordia Lutheran Church since his baptism and served as a church council member. A farmer by trade, Roger had a passion for making things grow and was a member of the Orleans County Farm Bureau and the Western New York Apple Growers Association. He was also a proud member of the Kendall Fire Department and served as a past Chief and Commissioner. He loved the game of baseball and refinishing furniture. Roger is survived by his wife of 68 years, Joanie; his children, Craig Herman (Janet), Cathy Herman, Carol D’Agostino (Phil), and Christine Herman (Eric Heinicke); his grandchildren, Caitlin Collins, Alana Collins (Sam Sherwin), Amy Conte (Jeff), Phil D’Agostino (Julie), Charlie D’Agostino (DeAnna), Tessa Beamer (Pete), Hali Snow, Emma Snow (Ryan Gaudreau); and his ten great-grandchildren.

A Memorial Service was held January 28 at the Kendall Lutheran Church, Kendall. Donations in his memory can be made to Concordia Lutheran Church, 1769 Kendall Road, Kendall, NY 14476 or to the Kendall Fire Department, 1875 Kendall Road, Kendall, NY 14476 or to Supportive Care of Orleans,Inc. - Donations, 14080 Route 31 West, Albion, NY 14411. Arrangements entrusted to the Thomas E. Burger Funeral Home, Hilton.

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•Brown, Carol L., (1958-2023). Died January 21, 2023. Carol is predeceased by her parents, James and Marilyn Wayda; nephew, Paul James Wayda; mother-in-law and father-in-law, Chester and Shirley Brown. Carol is survived by her husband, Randy Brown; step-daughter, Jamie (Clayton Scott) Brown; grandson, Jacob Brown; siblings, Jack Wayda, Kevin (Leslie) Wayda, Connie (Patrick) Doherty, Jay (Renee) Wayda, Paul (Cyndi) Wayda; brothers-in-law and sistersin-law, Lori (Steve) Gehrs, Terri Brown, Keith (Jennifer) Brown, Wayne (Tracie) Brown, Nancy Brown, Darryl Brown; several nieces, nephews and dear friends.

Visitation for Carol will be held on Saturday, February 4, from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Walker Brothers Funeral Home, 15 West Avenue, Spencerport. Donations can be made to St. Jude Children’s Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 in her memory.

•Burke, Kathleen Ann, died January 20, 2023, at age 95. Predeceased by her parents, Harold and Mary McDonald; brothers, Msgr. Gerard McDonald, Robert (Nancy) McDonald; sister, Frances (Kaleel) Hadeed; and her loving husband, Vincent Burke. Survived by her children, Judith Curtis, Michael (Carol) Burke, and Christine Burke; grandchildren, Jennifer (Michael) Congelli, Peter (Teri) Burke, Christopher (Erin) Burke, Michelle (Cameron) Bowers, Victoria (Joshua) Amyot, and Danielle (Scott) Luchner; 10 greatgrandchildren; and several nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews.

Visitation for Kathleen will be held on Sunday, January 29 from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Walker Brothers Funeral Home, 15 West Avenue, Spencerport. Her Funeral Mass will be held Monday, January 30 at 9:30 a.m. at St. John the Evangelist Church, 55 Martha Street, Spencerport. Burial to follow at St. John’s Cemetery. Donations can be made to St. John the Evangelist Church in her memory.

Tim Massey gets official farewell with Massey and Friends exhibition

After more than two decades as Gallery Director at SUNY Brockport, Tim Massey retired at the end of the last academic year. Rather than shine the spotlight on himself, he took the invitation to do a “farewell” exhibition as a chance to also share the work of his former students. Massey and Friends: Looking Backward, Looking Forward, featuring Massey’s work as well as that of eight other visual artists, will run from January 31 through March 5 in the Tower Fine Arts Center Gallery, 180 Holley Street, Brockport. The exhibit is free and open to the public. Gallery hours for this exhibition are Monday through Friday, noon to 5 p.m., and Sunday, 1 to 4 p.m. An opening reception will take place on Tuesday, January 31, at 4 p.m.

Now that he is away from the Brockport campus, Massey has more time to make art and reflect on his years in the classroom, where he helped shape budding young artists. He left several of his own works behind when he vacated his office, allowing Interim Gallery Director, Jennifer Hecker, to curate which of those works will be shown, mixed in with a few new works he recently shipped to Brockport.

The eight artists whose works will also be a part of the show include Torrell Arnold ’13, Emma Brooks ’13, Kat Charnley ’17, Pat Curry ’90/’12, Meaghan Malerk ’16, Katie Ann Mertz ’10, Kathryn Smith ’08, and Sam Symonds ’22. Massey invited them to show a work they made when they were a Brockport student paired with a more recent work of theirs. The eight were selected not only because they were former students who have stayed

in touch with Massey, but because he knew they “have continued to be makers of things and pursued artistic opportunities after graduating.”

Reflecting on his time running the Gallery, Massey’s fondest memories include “all the student art competition exhibitions, because it was always crunch time and the gallery management students who worked on the shows always found a way to pull it off.” He also enjoyed working on shows that were a bit of a departure for the Gallery, exploring “opportunities to have ‘fun’ shows like Cabinets of Curiosity, Setting the Stage, Not Right, and The Great Spirograph® Challenge.”

Taking stock of his supposed “free time,” Massey is busier than ever, maintaining his family farm or working on new projects in his studio. Specific times of the year come around when his “muscle memory” kicks in, making him feel that he “should be doing this or that, but I’m not. On the other hand, I do really miss being in the studio with the kids.”

Massey is not one for the concept of leaving behind a legacy. However, he does “hope that people will remember I worked hard for my paycheck, had a good imagination, and got a few things accomplished.”

SUNY Brockport’s up-to-date COVID-19 prevention guidelines can be found at fineartstix.brockport.edu, the Fine Arts Series Facebook page, and at brockport.edu/coronavirus. Compliance with campus protocols is required in order to attend any performances or events.

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Hawley announces newly televised committee meetings

Assemblyman Steve Hawley (R,CBatavia) said he is pleased that Assembly committee meetings will finally be live-streamed for public viewing. This idea was originally proposed in 2016 by the Assembly Republican Conference, but only audio was available. Although committee meetings will now be live-streamed, they will not be archived.

“This is a major victory for the people of New York,” said Hawley. “We

have fought for committee meetings to be live-streamed for almost a decade. I have always pushed for committee meetings to be open and transparent. It is New Yorkers’ rights we are fighting for; therefore, New Yorkers should be able to watch their representatives in action throughout the entire legislative process. Our next step should be to allow this footage to be archived for increased availability.” Provided information

TOWN OF SWEDEN

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Strong diesel mechanical skills required. NYS CDL driver’s license preferred at time of hire but not required. Must be able to perform heavy lifting tasks. Standard work week Monday-Friday, days. Must be available for other shifts during winter operations or in emergencies. Competitive pay and generous benefits including health, dental, FSA, NYS retirement and significant paid time off. Pre-employment drug screening required. Applications available at www. townofsweden.org/departments/employees; at the Highway Garage, 40 White Road; or Town Hall, 18 State Street or on Indeed. For more information, call 637-3369. Deadline for application is February 10, 2023. Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Brewski’s Food and Drink was selected as Spencerport Rotary’s Business of the Month for January. Owner Colleen Quigley and her staff recently hosted a social meeting for the Rotary Club at Brewski’s. Club members report that it was a big success with great food and wonderful service. Brewski’s is located at 5019 West Ridge Road, near the corner of North Union Street. Pictured are (lr): standing – Rotarians Mike Zale and Kos Mihalitsas, Kiki Gonzalez, Dana Boyd, Matt Coates, and Morgan Skpowski; seated – Jimmy Hossen and Brewski’s owner Colleen Quigley. Provided information and photo.

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Legal Notice Town of Clarendon

BE ADVISED that the Clarendon Town Board did adopt Local Law No. 1 of 2023 entitled A local law to Change the Grievance Day for Assessments in the Town of Clarendon stating that : Commencing January 1, 2023, the Board of Assessment Review for the Town of Clarendon shall meet on the fourth Tuesday in May and so many days thereafter as the Board of Assessment Review deems necessary to hear complaints in relation to assessments.

Susan C. Colby Clarendon Town Clerk/Tax Collector

Legal Notice Town of Clarendon

BE ADVISED that the Clarendon Town Board will hold a public hearing to consider amending the town zoning ordinance to include short term rental (STR) units as a benefit to the town through the special use permit process. A complete copy of this proposal is available at the Town Clerk’s Office during business hours, email a request to townclerk@townofclarendon.org or on the town website at townofclarendon.org on the zoning ordinance page. The public hearing will be held at the Town Hall, 16385 Church Street, Clarendon, NY on February 21, 2023 at 6:30 PM. Those in favor of or in opposition to said amendment can speak at this hearing.

Legal Notice Brockport Fire District

NOTICE OF RESOLUTION

RESOLUTION: 2023-20 Sale of Ford Transit Van

WHEREAS, pursuant to Town Law, the Brockport Fire District, Towns of Sweden and Clarkson County of Monroe, State of New York does hereby declare the Brockport Fire District’s 2016 Ford Transit 15 Passenger Van, Vin #1FBAX2CM8GKB12364 is no longer necessary for the uses and purposes of the Brockport Fire District, and pursuant to the Brockport Fire District Capital Assets Policy, this vehicle is deemed surplus. The Board of Fire Commissioners deems the value of the above van to be in excess of $20,000 but less than $100,000.00.

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Brockport Fire District is authorized to dispose and sell the following vehicle of the Brockport Fire District subject to the successful passage of this resolution, in a manner which will achieve the best reasonable value for the 2016 Ford Transit 15 Passenger Van and in compliance with the District’s Capital Assets Policy, and it is

FURTHER RESOLVED, pursuant to Town Law § 176(23) , this resolution was thereupon duly declared to have been adopted, and the sale or disposal of the assets is hereby authorized, subject to a permissive referendum, and shall not take effect until 30 days has elapsed after its adoption, or unless approved at a special election of the qualified voters of the Brockport Fire District after a proper petition calling for such special election is filed with the Secretary of the Brockport Fire District within the time permitted by law, and it is

FURTHER RESOLVED, that this resolution and the sale of this vehicle is subject to the above permissive referendum.

The adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly put to a vote and upon roll call the vote was as follows:

Patricia Connors, Chairwoman Commissioner Yes

Allyn Hammel, Vice Chairman, Commissioner Yes

Willard Bird, Commissioner Yes

Debra Bax, Commissioner Yes

David Georgiev, Commissioner Absent

Dated: January 20, 2023

Debra L. Bax, Secretary Board of Fire Commissioners Brockport Fire District PO Box 131 38 Market Street Brockport NY 14420

Legal Notice Town of Sweden Zoning Change

Colby Street Property, Tax Acct. 084.03-1-24.002

WHEREAS, Henry Conradt of East Buffalo Street, Churchville, New York, has submitted to the Town Board an application and proposal to re-zone approximately 3.492 acres of tax account 084.03-1-24.002 from B-2 Airport Commercial to I-2 Light Industrial; and

WHEREAS, a map of the property and legal description has been filed with the Town, and the required fee paid; and

WHEREAS, the goal of the developer is to construct storage units; and

WHEREAS, a public hearing was held on January 10, 2023 at 6:30 PM and all persons desiring to be heard were heard: and

WHEREAS, the proposed rezoning was reviewed by the Town of Sweden Environmental Conservation Board, the Town of Sweden Highway Department, the Town of Sweden Planning Board, the Town of Sweden Zoning Board of Appeals, the Town Engineer, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, the Monroe County Planning & Development, Monroe County Water Authority, the Monroe County Department of Health and the Monroe County Department of Transportation and others.

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED:

Sec.1. That the Zoning Map of the Town of Sweden be amended to changing the zoning classification from B-2 Airport Commercial to I-2 Light Industrial and that the property proposed to be re-zoned is more particularly described as follows:

LEGAL DESCRIPTION

All that tract or parcel of land situated in Town Lot 10, Township 3, Section 7 of the Triangular Tract in the Town of Sweden, County of Monroe, State of New York and being more particularly bounded and described as follows:

1. Beginning at a point in the centerline of Colby Street at the southeast corner of Town Lot 10, a distance of 4,539.45 feet west of the centerline of Sweden Walker Road;

2. Thence northerly on a bearing of N 00°41’01” W a distance of 24.75 feet to a point, said point being in the north right-of-way of Colby Street;

3. Thence westerly along the north right-of-way of Colby Street on a bearing of N 89°51’34” W a distance of 762.00 feet to a point;

4. Thence northerly on a bearing of N 00° 08’26” E a distance of 200.00 feet to a point;

5. Thence easterly on a bearing of S 89° 51’34” E a distance of 759.12 feet to a point, said point being in the east line of Town Lot 10;

6. Thence southerly along the east line of Town Lot 10 on a bearing of S 00° 41’01” E a distance of 200.02 feet to a point in the north right-of-way of Colby Street, said point being the true point and place of beginning.

7. Subject to all covenants, easements, and restrictions of record if any affecting said premises as recorded in the Monroe County Clerk’s office

8. Being and hereby intending to describe a parcel of land titled Lot “B” of the Gretchen’s Subdivision, containing 3.492 acres of land more or less to the right-of-way of Colby Street.

By Order of the Sweden Town Board Town of Sweden, Monroe County

Karen M. Sweeting, Town Clerk

Brockport Lions Club helped serve and clean up at the Brockport First Baptist Church Gathering Table meal on Sunday, January 15. Pictured are some of the club members who helped out. For information about the Brockport Lions, contact Greg Lund at 281-8309. Provided information and photo.

Sweden orders signs for Crestview and Sherry

The Town of Sweden has ordered signs to be installed at the Crestview and Sherry entrances to Sweden Village. The signs match the sign installed at the Gary Drive extension to Route 31 last year. The Crestview sign is part of the sidewalk installation project that will take place this spring. Sweden is currently applying for a grant that would help fund the reconstruction of Crestview. If that grant is successful, the reconstruction would take place in 2024. The town also plans to install a new Sweden Village sign on Sweden Lane, once a new easement is obtained.

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The History of Parma Corners Part 1

Situated at the intersection of Route 259 and Ridge Road is what remains of the old Parma community called Parma Corners. It was the first commercial settlement of note in Parma. Just east of Parma Corners at the intersection of Manitou Road and Ridge Road is another old community once called West Greece (half of which is in the Town of Parma). All along the Ridge on both sides going west were homes, churches, small businesses, large farms, and even a lyceum and an academy which embraced a close-knit community of a progressive and hard-working class of citizens who mostly arrived from eastern New York or New History tells us that brothers Hope and Elisha Davis were the first settlers in 1805. They built a hotel and tavern resembling a blockhouse on the southwest corner. Before Parma came into being, the area was called Northampton. Col. Josiah Fish lived at the Corners. He was the first supervisor of the much larger town of Northampton. In 1809, Northampton was divided into towns that included Greece and Parma. From 1809 to 1817, the Town of Parma included Ogden.

Parma Corners was considered the first stop for travelers going west from the Genesee River toward the Niagara River at Lewiston, New York. Several hotels, taverns, and other mercantile establishments were there to accommodate travelers. On the southeast corner stood an old stagecoach stop and general store. According to Erastus Turner in his 1877 History of Monroe County, it is stated: “that in 1812, J. Thompson built the first store on the northeast corner, which also served as the first post office until the Erie Canal opened in 1823.” Later, in

1816, a Mr. Bentley opened a tavern on the southeast corner, which changed hands quite often, later becoming known as the Goodell House. It was this coach stop where the noted Mason, William Morgan, of Batavia was last seen on that memorable journey to Lewiston from which he never returned. Morgan had threatened to disclose Masonic secrets after he had been unceremoniously dismissed from the Batavia Lodge in 1825. His disappearance caused a tremendous uproar and distrust of secret societies across the nation at that time. Secret Societies were viewed as a threat to free speech. The Parma Masonic Lodge, located further west on the Ridge and housed in the long-gone Trimmer Hotel, was soon after disbanded in 1829.

Anyone remember Bacon’s Grill and Tavern?

The Goodell House continued to change hands over the years until 1933, when it was purchased by William Bacon. At that time, it was Parma Corners’ old-fashioned general store. As more people acquired automobiles and the general store business withered, William Bacon wisely converted the old establishment into a tavern called the Parma Grill. He raised the old general store counter up a few inches higher, and it served nicely as the bar. It was in operation from the 1940s until it burned in 1967. William Bacon’s son, Arlo “Bus” Bacon, along with his wife, Dorothy, and daughter, Beverly, returned to Parma Corners in 1951 from New Jersey and took over the operation of the Parma Grill. It was a favorite stop-off for customers going east or west on the Ridge and north or south on Route 259. Arlo converted an earlier building nearby into the Honeymoon Grill. This was a favorite stop for newlyweds

by David Crumb, Parma-Hilton Historian

on their way to Niagara Falls over the Honeymoon Trail (a colloquial name given to Ridge Road in the mid-1900s). There were also two honeymoon suites for those wishing to start their honeymoon early. Arlo was well-known in his day and was an avid ham radio operator. Hilton resident, Ed Gable, related that he knew Arlo and that he was a member of the Rochester Ham Radio Association, which was considered the largest in the United States at that time with 1,200 members. It was also noted that Arlo had an Army Navy transmitter in 1969. Ken Freeman, Curator of the Parma Hilton Museum, recently acquired a postcard sent by Bus to a ham radio enthusiast in Israel. It was dated 1959. Some local people still remember the Parma Grill. John Palmer recollected that his father once tended bar there. When visiting with John and his wife, Barbara, recently, Barbara reached into the cupboard and retrieved a Parma grill ashtray along with a Parma Grill shot glass. The Parma Grill is still in the collective local memory. Last month a donation to the Hilton Historian’s Office was a Lakeshore League Champions Women’s Bowling trophy sponsored by Parma Grill in 1959-60. Today all that remains of the Goodell House/Parma Grill is a two-foot section of a hand-hewn beam with a wooden peg. This was salvaged from the ruins of the building after it had burned in 1967 by Ray Witty and is displayed in the Parma Museum.

An 1858 map of Parma Corners.

William Bacon and son Arlo “Bus” Bacon in 1933 after the purchase of the Parma Corners General Store.

Photo from the Ogden Historian’s Office.

Southeast corner of present day Parma Corners. This was the site of the old Goodell stagecoach stop and later the Parma Grill.

Photos from the Parma-Hilton Historian’s Office unless otherwise indicated. Watch for Part 2 coming soon.

Postcard showing Parma Corners from the southeast corner looking northeast circa 1930.

William and Bus in front of the Honeymoon Grill.

Photo from the Ogden Historian’s Office.

1936 conversion of the General Store to the Parma Grill bar. Note the old store counter has been raised up a few inches to serve as the bar.

Photo from the Ogden Historian’s Office.

Interior of the Parma Corners General Store around 1934.

Photo from the Ogden Historian’s Office.

Gas Pumps outside the Parma Grill.

Photo from the Ogden Historian’s Office.

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Registration underway for Monroe County 2023 Envirothon to be held in May

The Monroe County Soil & Water Conservation District has just opened registration for the 31st annual Envirothon to be held on May 18 at Monroe County’s Ellison Park. The District welcomes all high schools in Monroe County to register.

The Envirothon is an annual outdoor, environmental education competition for high school students. Teams of five compete against each other to demonstrate their knowledge in five core topics: wildlife, aquatics, forestry, soils, and current issues which is selected at a national level each year. This year’s current issue topic is Adapting to Climate Change. The winning team will represent Monroe County at the New York State competition being held on the campus of Hobart & William Smith Colleges in Geneva on May 24 and 25. The winner of the NYS Envirothon will go on to compete in the National Envirothon in New Brunswick, Canada July 23 through 29. Each year, MCSWCD invites local high schools to send teams

of students ready to compete against other schools, along with each other, for a chance to compete in the state-level Envirothon. Teams from various schools work hard to create presentations and study for the chance to take it all at the live event. This event asks students to use learned knowledge, critical thinking, and their surroundings to help prepare them

for future environmental careers and gain an appreciation for each environmental topic.

High schools interested in participating this year should reach out to the MCSWCD office at mcswcd@monroecounty. gov or 585-753-7380.

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OFC Creations presents “Mimosa Musical Mornings”

The Old Farm Café in Brighton presents free “Mimosa Musical Mornings” from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Sunday.

Each week features a different area musical artist performing a range of classic and contemporary tunes. Scheduled to perform are: January 29 – Nathan Davenport; February 5 – Josh Shapiro; February 12 – Big Logic Duo; February 19 – AJ DiNoto; and February 26 – Wren Cove.

The Old Farm Cafe’s full menu is available for purchase, and CNB Beer and Wine bar will be on site serving mimosas and alcoholic beverages.

This event is free to attend; no tickets are required. The Old Farm Café is located at 3450 Winton Place.

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Legal Notice

Surrogate’S CourtMoNroe CouNty CitatioN the PeoPLe of the State of New york

By the Grace of God Free and Independent

TO: DOUGLAS HILSINGER, JULIE REED, PAULA HILSINGER, CAROL WEST, KARIS KLINE SCHULTZ, SHIRLEY J. KLINE HART and MARTHA ANN KLINE, (first cousins of Fern M. Hilsinger)

If living, but if dead, their respective distributees, legal representatives, assigns and all persons who by purchase, inheritance or otherwise have or claim to have an interest in the Estate of Fern Mary Hilsinger, Deceased, all of whose whereabouts and respective addresses are unknown to Petitioner.

A Petition having been duly filed by MICHELLE PUSEY, lately domiciled at 59 Strohm Street, Rochester, NY 14612

YOU ARE HEREBY CITED TO SHOW CAUSE before the Surrogate’s Court, County of Monroe, 533 Hall of Justice, City of Rochester, New York on February 28, 2023 at 9:30 o’clock in the fore noon of that day, why a DECREE should not be made in the Estate of Fern Mary Hilsinger, lately domiciled at 45 Strohm Street, Rochester, NY 14612, admitting to Probate a Will dated April 25, 2022, a copy of which instrument is attached hereto, as the Will of said Fern Mary Hilsinger, Deceased, relating to real and personal property, and directing that

Letters Testamentary issue to MICHELLE PUSY

Dated, Attested and Sealed HON Christopher S. Ciaccio

December 29, 2022 Christopher S. Ciaccio, Surrogate Mark L. Annunziata, Esq.,

Chief Clerk of Monroe County Surrogate’s Court

Attorney for Petitioner: DERRICK A. SPATORICO, Esq.

Address of Attorney: 51 North Main Street Canandaigua, NY 14424 Tel No: (585)546-5600

[NOTE: This citation is served upon you as requried by law. You are not required to appear. If you fail to appear it will be assumed you do not object to the relief requested. You have a right to have an attorney appear for you.]

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PROOFS OF SERVICE MUST BE FILED

RETURNED BY 3 COURT DAYS DEC 29, 2022

PRIOR TO THE RETURN DATE SURROGATE’S COURT MONROE COUNTY

SURROGATE’S COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK

COUNTY OF MONROE

File No. 2022-2270

Will of Fern Mary Hilsinger, Deceased.

NOTICE OF COMMENCEMENT OF PROCEEDING SUBJECT TO MANDATORY ELECTRONIC FILING

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the proceeding captioned above has been commenced as an electronically filed proceeding in the New York State Courts Electronic Filing System (“NYSCEF”) as required by CPLR §2111 and Uniform Rule §207.4-aa (mandatory electronic filing). This notice is being served as required by that rule.

NYSCEF is designed for the electronic filing of documents with the court and for the electronic service of those documents, court documents, and court notices upon counsel and unrepresented litigants who have consented to electronic filing.

Electronic filing offers significant benefits for attorneys and litigants, permitting papers to be filed with the court and served on other parties simply, conveniently, and quickly. NYSCEF case documents are filed with the court by filing on the NYSCEF Website, which can be done at any time of the day or night on any day of the week. The documents are served automatically on all consenting e-filers as soon as the document is uploaded to the website, which sends out an immediate email notification of the filing.

The NYSCEF System charges no fees for filing, serving, or viewing the electronic case record, nor does it charge any fees to print any filed documents. Normal filing fees must be paid, but this can be done on-line.

Parties represented by an attorney: Counsel for parties served with this notice must either: 1) immediately record their representation within the e-filed proceeding on the NYSCEF site; or 2) file the Notice of Opt-Out form with the clerk of the court where this proceeding is pending. Exemptions from mandatory e-filing are limited to attorneys who certify in good faith that they lack the computer hardware and/or scanner and/or internet connection or that they lack (along with all employees subject to their direction) the operational knowledge to comply with e-filing requirements.

[Section 207.4-aa(e)]

Parties not represented by an attorney: Unrepresented litigants are exempt from e-filing. They can serve and file documents in paper form and must be served with documents in paper form. However, an unrepresented litigant may participate in e-filing.

For information on how to participate in e-filing, unrepresented litigants should contact the appropriate clerk in the court where the proceeding was filed or visit www.nycourts.gov/efile-unrepresented. Unrepresented litigants also are encouraged to visit www.nycourthelp.gov or contact the Help Center in the court where the proceeding was filed. An unrepresented litigant who consents to e-filing may cease participation at any time. However, the other parties may continue to e-file their court documents in the proceeding.

For additional information about electronic filing and to create a NYSCEF account, visit the NYSCEF website at www.nycourts. gov/efile or contact the NYSCEF Resource Center (phone: 646-3863033; e-mail: nyscef@nycourts.gov).

Dated: January 9, 2023

Derrick A. Spatorico 51 North Main Street Name Address Canandaigua, NY 14424

Pheterson Spatorico LLP (585) 546-5600

Firm Name Phone Derrick@psnlawgroup.com E-mail

To: *Family members of Richard Hilsinger *Douglas Hilsinger, Julie Reed, Paula Hilsinger, Carol West

Westside News 1776 Hilton Parma Corners Rd. Spencerport, NY 14559

Legal Notice

2023 CaPitaL ProJeCt

hiLtoN SChooL DiStriCt

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF EDUCATION AS FOLLOWS:

1. A special meeting of the qualified voters of the Hilton Central School District shall be held at the Parma Town Hall, 1300 Hilton Parma Road, Hilton, New York in said District, on Tuesday, March 7, 2023, between the hours of 6:00 A.M. and 9:00 P.M., for the purpose of voting on the propositions described in the notice of special meeting hereinafter set forth.

2. Said special meeting shall be called by giving the following notice thereof:

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

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a special meeting of the qualified voters of the Hilton Central School District shall be held at the Parma Town Hall, 1300 Hilton Parma Road, Hilton, New York in said District, on Tuesday, March 7, 2023, between the hours of 6:00 A.M. and 9:00 P.M. The following propositions will be submitted for voter approval at said meeting:

PROPOSITION #1

Shall the following resolution be adopted to wit: RESOLVED THAT THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE HILTON CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT IS HEREBY AUTHORIZED TO UNDERTAKE CERTAIN CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS CONSISTING OF DISTRICT-WIDE CONSTRUCTION AND RECONSTRUCTION OF EXISTING SCHOOL BUILDINGS AND FACILITIES, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, VARIOUS SITE, INFRASTRUCTURE AND ATHLETIC SPACE IMPROVEMENTS, AND THE ACQUISITION OF CERTAIN ORIGINAL FURNISHINGS, EQUIPMENT, AND APPARATUS AND OTHER INCIDENTAL IMPROVEMENTS REQUIRED IN CONNECTION THEREWITH FOR SUCH CONSTRUCTION AND SCHOOL USE, ALL AT AN ESTIMATED MAXIMUM AGGREGATE COST OF $37,200,000; AND TO APPROPRIATE AND EXPEND FROM THE EXISTING CAPITAL RESERVE FUND $4,000,000 FOR SUCH COSTS, AND THAT THE BALANCE OF SUCH COST, OR SO MUCH THEREOF AS MAY BE NECESSARY, SHALL BE RAISED BY THE LEVY OF A TAX TO BE COLLECTED IN ANNUAL INSTALLMENTS, WITH SUCH TAX TO BE OFFSET BY STATE AID AVAILABLE THEREFOR; AND, IN ANTICIPATION OF SUCH TAX, DEBT OBLIGATIONS OF THE SCHOOL DISTRICT AS MAY BE NECESSARY NOT TO EXCEED $33,200,000 SHALL BE ISSUED.

PROPOSITION #2

Shall the following resolution be adopted to wit: RESOLVED THAT THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE HILTON CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT IS HEREBY AUTHORIZED TO UNDERTAKE CERTAIN ADDITIONAL CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS CONSISTING OF THE CONSTRUCTION OF AN APPROXIMATELY 80,000 SQUARE FEET NEW FIELDHOUSE ADDITION AT THE HILTON HIGH SCHOOL CAMPUS, AND ADDITIONAL CONSTRUCTION AND RECONSTRUCTION OF EXISTING SCHOOL BUILDINGS AND FACILITIES, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, AUDITORIUM AND FIELDHOUSE RECONSTRUCTION, VARIOUS SITE, INFRASTRUCTURE AND ATHLETIC SPACE IMPROVEMENTS AND THE ACQUISITION OF CERTAIN ORIGINAL FURNISHINGS, EQUIPMENT, AND APPARATUS AND OTHER INCIDENTAL IMPROVEMENTS REQUIRED IN CONNECTION THEREWITH FOR SUCH CONSTRUCTION AND SCHOOL USES, ALL AT AN ESTIMATED MAXIMUM AGGREGATE COST OF $90,058,000; AND THAT SUCH COST, OR SO MUCH THEREOF AS MAY BE NECESSARY, SHALL BE RAISED BY THE LEVY OF A TAX TO BE COLLECTED IN ANNUAL INSTALLMENTS, WITH SUCH TAX TO BE OFFSET BY STATE AID AVAILABLE THEREFOR; AND, IN ANTICIPATION OF SUCH TAX, DEBT OBLIGATIONS OF THE SCHOOL DISTRICT AS MAY BE NECESSARY NOT TO EXCEED SUCH ESTIMATED MAXIMUM AGGREGATE COST SHALL BE ISSUED.

NOTICE IS HEREBY FURTHER GIVEN that the text of the aforesaid propositions may appear on the ballot labels in the following abbreviated form:

PROPOSITION #1

Shall the proposition set forth in the legal notice of this special voter 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 $37,200,000; with the expenditure of $4,000,000 from the existing capital reserve fund for such costs, the issuance of not to exceed $33,200,000 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?

PROPOSITION #2

Shall the proposition set forth in the legal notice of this special voter meeting, authorizing new construction of a fieldhouse addition at the Hilton High School campus, additional construction, reconstruction and equipping of existing school buildings and facilities, including auditorium reconstruction, and various site, infrastructure and incidental improvements, all at an estimated maximum aggregate cost of $90,058,000; the issuance 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 environmental review and, on October 25, 2022, has duly issued a negative declaration and has determined that the implementation of the type I action as proposed will not result in any significant adverse environmental impacts.

AND NOTICE IS GIVEN that qualified military voters may apply for a military ballot by requesting an application from the District Clerk at (585) 392-1000 Ext. 7099 or TCzebatol@hilton.k12.ny.us. For a military voter to be issued a military ballot, the District Clerk must have received a valid ballot application no later than 5:00 PM on February 9, 2023. 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 ballot is to be mailed to the voter, or the day before the vote and election if the ballot is to be delivered personally to the voter. Absentee ballots must be received by the District Clerk not later than 5:00 PM on March 7, 2023.

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 February 21, 2023, between the hours of 8:00 AM and 4:00 PM on weekdays prior to the Election; and on March 7, 2023, the day set for the Election, said list will be posted at the polling place.

AND NOTICE IS GIVEN, that the qualified voters of the School District shall be entitled to vote at said special meeting. A qualified voter is one who is: (1) a citizen of the United States of America, (2) eighteen years of age or older, and (3) a resident within the School District for a period of thirty (30) days next preceding the annual vote and election, and who is not otherwise prohibited from voting under Election Law Section 5-106. The School District may require all persons offering to vote at the special meeting to provide one form of proof of residency pursuant to Education Law Section 2018-c. Such form may include a driver’s license, a non-driver identification card, a utility bill, or a voter registration card. Upon offer of proof of residency, the School District will also require all persons offering to vote to provide their signature, printed name and address.

DATED: October 25, 2022

Hilton, New York

Tracie Czebatol District Clerk Hilton Central School District New York

3. At such meeting taxes to be levied by installments will be proposed providing for payment of such capital costs and providing for the financing costs therefor. Such taxes shall be levied upon all the taxable property of the District, shall be levied in annual installments and shall be of such amounts and levied in such years as may be determined by the Board of Education.

4. The District Clerk or the Clerk’s designee is hereby directed to publish a copy of said notice of special meeting in two newspapers having general circulation within the School District in the manner prescribed by law for publication of notice of the annual meeting of the School District.

5. All actions by the School District prior to the final environmental determination by the Board of Education, if any, are hereby found and determined to have been preliminary planning activities under SEQRA necessary to the formulation of a proposal for action which did not commit the School District to commence, engage in, fund or approve any portion of the proposed capital improvement project and financing therefor.

6. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption.

Legal Notice

hilton Central School District

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Single Audit and Extraclassroom Activity Funds Audit of the Hilton Central School District for the period July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2022 have been examined by the independent certified public accounting firm of Mengel, Metzger, Barr & Co. LLP, and is available as a public record for inspection by all interested persons. Pursuant to §35 of the General Municipal Law, the governing Board of the Hilton Central School District may, in its discretion, prepare a written response to the management letter issued by the independent certified public accountant and file any such response in my office as a public record for inspection by all interested persons no later than April 10, 2023 which is 90-business days after presentation of the Single Audit and Extraclassroom Activity Funds Audit to the Board of Education.

Tracie Czebatol, District Clerk Hilton Central School District

sports and recreation

For the first time in program history, Hilton’s varsity boys swim team won the Division title. Coach Sadowski joined the team for a dip in the pool to celebrate.

Byron-Bergen junior, Smith, has sights set on Division I wrestling scholarship

by Warren Kozireski

Malachi Smith has a goal to earn a Division I scholarship to wrestle at a Division I school and, based on his trajectory at Byron-Bergen, you would be foolish to bet against him.

As an eighth-grader he took sixth place in Section V B2 division. As a freshman he advanced to third place. One year ago, in his sophomore season, he was second in B2 at 172 lb. and in the Section V Championships before eventually finishing seventh at the New York State Intersectional Championships and State Qualifier.

In this, his junior campaign wrestling in the 189 lb. weight class, Smith has already been named Outstanding Wrestler at

“He’s awesome to have in the room and is a leader in every way,” co-head coach Rich Hannan said. “If a kid needs to be picked up, Malachi is in his ear, but he also leads by example as the hardest working kid in our program and his results on the mat speak for themselves.

“He’s also a great student and that’s a huge piece of it, so he does have lofty goals and going into his senior year, he definitely wants to wrestle at the next level.”

Byron-Bergen has four seniors and two juniors, so Smith has taken on a leadership role in his first year as an upperclassman, but his fifth with the

“We’re a young team, which we’ve always kind of been,” Smith said. “I’m exceedingly proud of everybody who has come out – everybody is tough, they’re ready to wrestle and the mindset is not only about the individual, but the team getting better every day, learning about each other and how to support each other better, becoming better athletes and becoming better men. I think we’ve done a great job with that so far.”

Two of those underclassmen he has helped along are his two brothers, sophomore Roman Smith (138 lb.) and freshman Solomon Smith (132 lb.), who are also on the varsity squad.

“I have four brothers total, so we wrestle a lot (at home) and we have a lot of fun. Our coaches are always willing to go the extra mile to stay with us extra time if we want to learn something specific – that’s what has really helped us over the years.”

Any athlete who wants to compete at the college level needs to commit almost year-round to the sport and Smith used this past summer to work with several local clinics and people to get better and ready for this season.

As for how this wrestling journey started, Smith reminisced. “When I was a younger kid, I had a tough time in school (so) I thought it (wrestling) would teach me how to fight. And so, I came to wrestling as a youth and the older kids were really, really nice to me I remember and it made me want to stay. I just wanted to feel like I was a part of something and it really has Provided photos

Malachi Smith with his trophies from the 2022 Byron-Bergen Wrestling Tournament.

Malachi has taken on a leadership role on the varsity squad, helping his two brothers, sophomore Roman Smith and freshman Solomon Smith.

Malachi Smith (center) has been racking up the wins this season.

Photos from @HiltonSwimDive and @HiltonCadets on Twitter.

The Hilton Cadets are the Section V Division 1 Dual Champions. The team came back from an 18-4 deficit, defeating Fairport 34-30 to win the title. They will represent Section V at the State Dual Championship meet January 28 at Onondaga Community College. Photo from @HiltonCadets on Twitter.

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