It’s no secret that recent years have been tough on small businesses and on newspapers. A bipartisan bill, the Community News & Small Business Support Act, that has been introduced in Congress would offer relief to both newspapers and local businesses. For too many newspapers, help can’t come soon enough. Economic challenges have resulted in too many communities seeing their local newspapers being forced to lay off staff, cut back on publication days or – worse yet – close. On average, two newspapers are closing each week. That hurts local businesses and residents in the long (and short) run. However, despite the challenges, what remains true is that local newspapers make a difference in their communities.
But, don’t just take my word for it. Let’s look at the numbers and why America’s Newspapers has been pushing for the Community News & Small Business Support Act to be introduced.
A recent national study of 5,000 Americans over the age of 18 was conducted by the independent research firm Coda Ventures for America’s Newspapers, and provides compelling evidence of the importance, relevance and vitality of today’s newspapers in the American media landscape.
readers told us that their local newspaper makes a difference. The study shows that 79 percent of Americans read/use local news “to stay informed” about their cities, counties and communities. They also said they rely on their local paper to feel connected to their community, to decide where they stand on local issues, to find places and things to do, to talk with people about things happening in the community, because they find it enjoyable/entertaining and to be a better citizen.
And, contrary to popular belief, readers across all age groups turn to local newspapers and their digital products to stay informed about their communities.
readers also told us they need more local news from their community paper. As one survey respondent in California said, “Our paper keeps getting smaller. I would like to see more news items, what’s happening in town, what’s new in politics, etc. And they need to be quicker to respond to breaking news.”
All of that takes a committed, local staff – something the legislation introduced by Congresswoman Claudia Tenney (NY-24) and Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA1) will help to make happen.
Local businesses with fewer than 50 employees would receive a five-year nonrefundable tax credit of up to $5,000 in the first year and up to $2,500 in the subsequent four years based on their spending level with local newspapers and local media. Our study showed that six out of 10 American adults use newspaper advertising to help them decide what brands, products and local services to buy. Newspaper readers also are almost twice as likely to purchase products from a number of important advertising categories than nonnewspaper readers, including: automobiles, trucks and SUVs; home furnishings; home improvement products and services; and home services like pest control, plumbing, heating, etc.
With this legislation, we expect to see more businesses being able to afford to advertise to consumers, which – in turn – helps communities thrive.
For local newspapers, a five-year refundable tax credit would help them hire more journalists to bring you more news! It’s a win-win for local communities. Newspapers would receive a tax credit to be used for the compensation of journalists. The credit would cover 50% of journalists’ compensation in the first year and 30% of compensation (up to $50,000) in the subsequent four years. This tax credit would only be available to local community papers with fewer than 750 employees and, if they don’t invest in their newsroom, they don’t get the credit.
And these tax credits are only available to local newspapers. National newspaper outlets are not eligible.
The importance of local newspapers and local business is the reason reps. Tenney and DelBene introduced the legislation. We are most grateful for their support.
We need your support, as well, to encourage legislators to enact this legislation. please contact the offices of your senators and representatives in the U.S. Congress and encourage them to add their support to this legislation. These tax credits aren’t permanent; they will sunset in five years. But, these critical five years will allow the newspaper industry the time needed to address the challenges that it is facing from Big Tech, which often uses newspapers’ content without compensation, as well as other technological and market challenges. Visit www.usa.gov/elected-officials for the contact information for your legislators. More local reporting means more access for hometown news that citizens like you rely on. And stronger newspapers mean stronger advertising vehicles for local businesses.
On behalf of its approximately 1,700 newspaper and Solutions partner companies, America’s Newspapers is committed to explaining, defending and advancing the vital role of newspapers in democracy and civil life. We put an emphasis on educating the public on all the ways newspapers contribute to building a community identity and the success of local businesses. Learn more: www.newspapers.org.
Monuments are important reminders of our nation’s history. In 2010 while taking my friends on a New England Tour, our first stop was plymouth rock which we found unimpressive. Our second stop was monumental, and we found it by accident. We came upon our national treasure; it is called The National Monument to the Forefathers. If you decide to take your family, or your school decides to take a field trip, this is the place to go.
Let me tell you a little story about this monument that is so dear to my heart.
Commissioned by the pilgrim Society, it was built to honor the pilgrims who sailed from England and Holland and, after being blown off course, landed safely in the harbor which is now plymouth. It was designed by Hammett Billings, a Boston architect who received funding support for the project from Abraham Lincoln and the State of Massachusetts. The monument took 30 years to complete due to the Civil War. It was completed in 1888 but not dedicated until 1889.
When I came upon this tall 81-foot solid granite monument, I was awestruck at its beauty. Similar to the Statue of Liberty, at the top, standing 36 feet tall, is a statue called Faith. She points her right hand toward heaven and holds the Bible in her
left hand. Her right foot rests on plymouth rock.
There was no one around to tell us what this monument was all about, but I later found out the monument’s meaning. Faith defines the philosophy of the Founding Fathers and the way of life of the pilgrims. Faith points her finger to heaven because they believe there is one path to redemption. She is holding the Bible, and her foot rests on plymouth rock, symbolizing the belief that God is in control of human affairs, and it is the solid foundation on which they stand.
Around the base of the monument are four seated statues symbolizing freedom and prosperity. Faith and Morality represent internal religious liberty. Law, Education, and Liberty represent external liberty. To have a free nation, the people must be of good morals, and they must be educated. The people will then cultivate just laws, suppress tyranny, build a civil society based on the commandment to love one another, and educate all people because they know that is what makes it possible to progress as a nation.
Morality is a woman seated holding the tablet of commandments in her left hand and the scroll of revelation in her right. If she could speak, she might say, “I would
like to tell you of the internal faith of the pilgrims. Our first freedom was internal spiritual liberty and freedom from sin. God began to reform our lives by His grace.”
The male figure, Law, who also holds the Bible, is supported by Justice and Mercy. He might say, “All pilgrims were equal be fore the law. It is God over the people, the people over the King.”
Education is a seated female figure pointing to the Bible in her lap, supported by Wisdom and Youth. She instructed children in her home. She says, “Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old, he will not depart from it.”
The male figure of Liberty is the fourth seated figure. He would want to tell you, “I am a warrior, and I overcame the King of England who persecuted the pilgrims for their religious beliefs. I am here to protect you. You can see the broken chains at my feet and my sword to defend and protect.”
If you’re planning a trip, include The National Monument to the Forefathers as a place you should visit at least once in your life.
Shari NeuGreece The National Monument to the Forefathers in Plymouth, Massachusetts. Provided photo.
by Christopher R. Martin, Brockport Fire District Public Information Officer
Brockport Fire Chief José
L. Medina was named “Firefighter of the Year” at the American Legion Department of New York 105th Annual Convention in Westchester County on Thursday, July 20.
Cynthia Nelson, Chairperson of the Statewide Law and Order Committee, was joined by the Department of New York Commander David R. Riley, Sr. to present the award. Ms. Nelson read from the nomination forwarded by the Seventh District which originated with the Harsch-Crisp-Seaman Post 379 in Brockport describing Medina’s life-saving efforts. The American Legion Monroe County Committee and the American Legion Seventh District of New York made similar presentations to the Chief last month culminating in this Statewide recognition by the Legion.
Surrounded by family and friends, Chief Medina was humbled by the attention and stated his appreciation for the veterans as he accepted each award. With those awards, his acceptance remarks indicated he “was in the right place at the
right time, and just did what anyone with his training and knowledge would have done.” Mr. Joseph Moore, the driver he rescued from a burning vehicle, attended the previous presentations relaying to the veterans in attendance that he would not be alive today had it not been for the quick actions of Chief Medina.
The harrowing rescue occurred on June 1, 2022, on Salmon Creek Road in Sweden. Mr. Moore’s vehicle struck a tree, trapping him inside while the engine compartment was burning out of control. Efforts to extinguish were failing as the fire was creeping into the passenger compartment prior to the arrival of fire apparatus. Chief Medina was able to climb in the rear seat to free Moore from the wreckage. Passing the now semi-conscious Moore to Law Enforcement assisting, the Chief was able to exit the vehicle with only moments to spare. The fire advanced rapidly following the rescue, engulfing the entire vehicle in flames.
“This is a prime example of one of our firefighters placing himself in harm’s way to save the life of another,” said Laurence Vaughan, Past Chief of the Brockport Fire District.
Chili American Legion Auxiliary members Barbara Alexander and Lisa Gartz presented a check to Hayley Fieischer of Eagle Star Housing as part of the Auxiliary’s support for local veterans. Eagle Star provides 60 to 90 days of transitional housing for up to 31 Veterans at its homes in Pembroke and Spencerport. It is a Safe Haven for veterans in need. Donations
The Celtic/Folk/World music duo
Four Shillings Short will be performing a free concert for the whole family on Thursday, August 10, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the Seymour Library, 161 East Avenue, Brockport.
“Around the World in 30 Instruments” is a multi-cultural educational concert featuring traditional and original music from the Celtic lands, Medieval and Renaissance Europe, India and the Americas on a fantastic array of over 30 instruments including Hammered and Mountain Dulcimer, Mandolin, Mandola, Bouzouki, Recorders, Tinwhistles, Medieval and Renaissance Woodwinds, North Indian Sitar, Charango, Bowed Psaltery, Banjo, Native American Flutes, Bodhran, Guitar, Ukulele, Doumbek and Darbuka, Spoons, vocals and even a Krumhorn.
Four Shillings Short, the husbandwife duo of Aodh Og O’Tuama, from Cork, Ireland, and Christy Martin, from San Diego, California, have been touring in the United States and Ireland since 1997. They are independent folk-artists with 13 recordings, perform 100 concerts a year, and live as the Troubadours of old, traveling
from town to town performing at music festivals, theatres and performing arts centers, folk and historical societies, libraries, museums and schools. During this program, they will introduce each instrument, talk about its history and follow with a demonstration in the form of a song or instrumental piece.
To learn more about Four Shillings Short, visit https://4shillingsshort. com/. For information about the event in Brockport, visit http://www. seymourlibraryweb.org or call the Seymour Library at 585-637-1050. Provided information
The Old Farm Café, 3450 Winton Place, Rochester, presents Doo Wop ’N Pop: A Postmodern Cabaret on Friday, August 4, through Sunday, August 6. It is an in-person cabaret starring vocalists Orlando Boxx, Yvana Melendez and Nelly Bryce.
audience members age 13 and up. Performances of Doo Wop ’N Pop: A Postmodern Cabaret are August 4 and 5 at 7:30 p.m. and August 6 at 3 p.m. Tickets are $17 per guest and are available online at OFCCreations. com/tickets, or by calling 585-667-
The New York State Department of Transportation has temporarily closed State Route 260/Sweden Walker Road between State Route 31 and East Avenue in the Towns of Clarkson and Sweden to accommodate a culvert replacement project. The closure went into effect on Friday, July 28, and the roadway is slated to reopen the morning of Sunday, August 6.
Motorists are advised to follow the posted detour utilizing East Avenue, West Avenue, Redman Road, and State Route 31.
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.
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The American Heart Association and the Buffalo Bills are teaming up to save lives. As part of a collaboration to increase CPR awareness in the community, the American Heart Association is offering Hands-Only CPR training at Buffalo Bills Training Camp, held July 26 through August 10 at St. John Fisher University, 3690 East Avenue, Rochester (Dorsey Lot/Interactive Area). Trainings will be available during operational hours each practice day.
With nearly three out of four cardiac arrests outside of the hospital occurring in homes, knowing how to perform CPR is critically important . CPR, especially if performed immediately, could double or triple a cardiac arrest victim’s chance of survival. Training camp attendees will be able to use the new mobile CPR kiosk, sponsored by UR Medicine, to learn and practice Hands-Only CPR and get feedback on compression and speed quality. Provided information
Flash Sale of Wade Shows Midway Ride All Day Wristbands on August 3
The New York State Fair begins on Wednesday, August 23, and continues through Labor Day, September 4, at the State Fairgrounds in Syracuse. The Fair’s hours of operation are from 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. every day, except for Labor Day, when The Fair closes at 9 p.m. Gates open to the public at 9 a.m. and close at 10 p.m. every day except for Labor Day, Monday, September 4, when no entry will be permitted after 8 p.m.
Admission tickets and parking are now on sale through The Fair’s exclusive online ticket seller, Etix. Tickets will cost $6 and parking will cost $10, plus a minimal service fee. Admission is free for those who are 65 years old and older, and children 12 years old and under.
The Fair is introducing a new Frequent Fairgoer ticket option for $20. Geared toward those who are planning to be at The Fair at least four days out of its 13-day period, the Frequent Fairgoer option allows the ticket holder to enter The Fair once a day, every day. This ticket is non-transferable, and available exclusively online.
“When you think about who comes to The Fair in terms of age demographics, almost half of our attendees get in for free. Then, once they’re here, all of The Fair’s entertainment is included. What a deal!” said Interim Fair Director Sean Hennessey. “Everywhere you look there is something to do! Whether it’s the new, exciting and interactive Dinosaur Exhibition, the beloved traditions of viewing the Butter Sculpture and Sand Sculpture, or observing a handful of the dozens of animal competitions hosted here every day, there is so much to look forward to. And, if you think you’re going to come more than three times during The Fair’s 13-day run, the Frequent Fairgoer provides a great option too.”
Fair admission also includes the ability to watch every performance in the Chevrolet Music Series, including Lainey Wilson, Ludacris, Tyler Hubbard, Danielle Ponder, Lee Greenwood, REO Speedwagon, Ann Wilson of Heart, Quiet Riot, Bret Michaels’ Parti Gras, Joywave, Julio Iglesias Jr., Salt-NPepa and many more. Performances for children include Peppa Pig Live! on Saturday, August 26, and Disney Junior Live on Tour: Costume Palooza on Sunday, September 3. Performance schedules are continuously updated at pages dedicated to Chevy Court and Suburban Park on the Fair’s website, https://nysfair.ny.gov.
There are three ways to buy tickets: in advance online at NYSFair.NY.Gov; over the phone at 1-800514-3849 from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Saturday, and 12 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Sunday; and in-person during the Fair at all gates through electronic kiosks. To minimize waiting time for the kiosks, large signs featuring QR codes will signal to fairgoers to visit The Fair’s website to purchase tickets. There will be no cash sales at the Fair’s entrance gates or in parking lots.
“We strongly encourage fairgoers purchase tickets before arriving at the grounds, even if they’re doing it while they’re in the car or on the bus on the way here,” said Hennessey. “Even though we try to be as efficient as possible, with upwards of 100,000 people in the vicinity of the Fairgrounds daily, purchasing tickets in advance helps maximize efficiency at the gates. That way, attendees aren’t standing in line at the kiosks, and they’re able to move through the gates as quickly as possible to experience all the fun that The Fair has to offer!”
Tickets for parking may also be purchased through Etix for $10. On the day(s) they visit the fair, drivers may show their ticket to parking attendants electronically on their phones, or through a printed copy. In the Orange and Brown lots, parking may also be paid for using EZPass Plus (a free add-on to EZPass, which allows users to pay for parking in addition to highway tolls).
For the convenience of fairgoers, trams will run continuously on the Fairgrounds, stopping at nine stops from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. every day. Plus, a dedicated ADA shuttle runs between the Gray Accessible Parking lot, located outside Gate 10 to Tram Stop #3 at the rear entrance of the Horticulture Building from 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. each day. On Monday, September 4, the trams stop running one hour earlier.
Centro’s Park-N-Ride direct shuttle service will return, providing passengers with transportation from the Centro Transit Hub Downtown and Destiny USA to and from the Fairgrounds. The Centro dropoff and pick-up point at The Fair is just to the left of the Main Gate as it has been since 2021. To ride the shuttle one way, the fee is $1 for adults, and $0.50 for senior citizens, children 6 to 9 years old, and those who are living with disabilities. The last shuttle of the day leaves The Fairgrounds at 11:40 p.m.
Tickets to the Wade Shows Midway are also available online now at https://tinyurl.com/6n2vk6f8. The Midway will be open from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. daily, except on Labor Day, Monday, September 4, when it will close at 9 p.m. Please note, The Midway’s closing time is subject to change with little notice in the event of inclement weather or other uncontrollable situations.
“Ride All Day” Wristbands, which grant fairgoers the ability to ride all rides throughout one day (of their choosing), can be purchased online now for $25 per person. A “Mega Pass” option grants fairgoers unlimited rides all day every day for $85. Both options are available online until noon on Wednesday, August 23. After The Fair starts, wristbands will be available for $35 on weekdays and $45 on weekends at The Fair.
When The Fair begins, individual ride tickets can be purchased at any Wade Shows ticket booth on the Midway during the New York State Fair for $6.25 for five tickets.
Wade Shows will bring back its successful 20/20/20 flash sales on Thursday, August 3, to coincide with 20 calendar days until the start of The Great New York State Fair. For 20 hours – starting at 4 a.m. and continuing until 11:59 p.m. on Thursday, August 3 – fairgoers will be able to purchase ride-all-day wristbands for $20 each. This deal represents a savings of up to 25% per wristband.
“We want as many people as possible to experience the thrills of The Midway and holding the flash sale is a great way for families who are planning ahead to get a great deal,” said Frank Zaitshik, president of Wade Shows. “If you love The Midway, mark your calendars for August 3. There’s no need to set your alarms bright and early for 4 a.m., but don’t wait too long. Only 10,000 tickets will be sold during the Flash Sale.”
Founded in 1841, the Great New York State Fair is the oldest fair in the United States and is consistently recognized as being among the top five state fairs in the nation. For more information or to plan your trip, go to https://nysfair.ny.gov. Provided information
The goal of this four week program is to provide your child with a positive and enjoyable golf experience. This will entail instruction on swing fundamentals, long game, short game, putting, etiquette, practice drills and safety. The program is taught by PGA Professional Gary Tatar.
Camp I: Mondays, July 10, 17, 24, Aug. 7 (Sign-up deadline July 7)
Camp II: Tuesdays, August 8, 15, 22, 29 (Sign-up deadline August 4)
Camp Time: 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm. Instruction starts promptly at 5:30
The camp is open to children ages 8 to 14. Camp is limited to the first 20 children. An adult is welcome to observe.
Golf is available following instruction. Children play free, however must be accompanied by an adult. If the adult plays a twilight fee is required.
Cost of the Camp is $100.
Price includes instruction, range balls.
All Camp dates will be held as scheduled. In case of bad weather, instruction will be held inside. All Juniors will be required to have an adult present if you choose to play the golf course following the camp. Registration form can be found on the Salmon Creek website under Lessons with Gary Tatar.
Return Registration to: Salmon Creek Country Club
355 Washington St., Spencerport
Contact Gary Tatar 585-233-8863
protatar1027@hotmail.com
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Blood Drives
•Upcoming blood donation opportunities: July 31, noon to 5 p.m., First Bible Baptist Church, 990 Manitou Road, Hilton. Make an appointment by using the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visiting RedCrossBlood.org or calling 1-800-RED-CROSS (1-800-733-2767).
•Blood drive on Friday, August 11, from noon to 5 p.m. at the WEMOCO Building, 3589 Big Ridge Road, Spencerport. Call 1-800-REDCROSS (1800-733-2767) or visit RedCrossBlood.org (enter boces2rochester) to schedule an appointment.
•AAA Defensive Driving Course offered at the Hoag Library in Albion from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on September 16, and November 18. Call 800-8362582 to register or visit https:// info.westerncentralny.aaa.com/car/driver-training/classroom-dip
Events
•Free Community Meal, Sunday, August 6, noon to 1 p.m., hosted by St. Luke’s Episcopal Church Harvest Kitchen, 14 State Street, Brockport. This Month: submarine sandwiches, chips and dessert. All are welcome.
•118th German Fest at the Spencerport Firemen’s Field, 75 South Union Street, Spencerport, on August 11, 5 to 11 p.m., and August 12, 2 to 11 p.m.
Features German food, music and dancing. Admission is $6; 12 and under free with a paid adult.
•Finger Lake Opera presents Giuseppe Verdi’s Aida on Friday, August 11, at 7 p.m. and Sunday, August 13, at 2 p.m. at RBTL’s Auditorium Theatre, 885 East Main Street, Rochester. More information and tickets at https://www. fingerlakesopera.org/season.
•The 35th annual Avon Corn Festival is Saturday, August 12. Produced by Avon Rotary, the festival opens at 10 a.m. and concludes with a free concert by The Skycoasters from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. More than 130 arts and crafts vendors are featured along with continuous live entertainment, a variety of food vendors, a kid zone and corn-eating and cornhole contests. The beer garden will offer New York craft beers. Parking and admission are free. For information go to www.AvonRotary.org.
•Hilton-Parma Recreaton presents Food Truck Wednesdays at Parma Town Park every Wednesday from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. Food trucks will be located near the playground area. August 2, Red Osier.
•Letchworth State Park’s summer schedule has almost daily free educational outings, field trips, and community science experiences. For a complete list of upcoming educational programs, go to https://on.ny.gov/3Yf3vUk.
•Riga Recreation’s 2023 Summer Gazebo Concert Series is held Wednesdays from 6:30 to 8 p.m., rain or shine. Blue Sky performs August 2 at a special time of 7 to 8:30 p.m. This will also include the Relay For Life/Luminaria ceremony.
•Spencerport’s Music on the Canal summer concert series will be held on Sundays from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. On August 6, The Swooners play Jazz to Pop tunes. Held rain or shine. Admission is free. Bring a lawn chair.
•Brockport’s Summer Serenades free concert series is held on Thursday evenings at the Welcome Center, 11 Water Street (rain location is St. Luke’s Church, corner of Main and State Streets). Great American Juke Box performs Big Band classics plus R&B Jive, and Jazz on August 3 at 6:30 p.m.
•Gates Recreation & Parks Summer Concerts are held outside of Gates Town Hall, 1605 Buffalo Road, every other Sunday at 6:30 p.m. A different food truck will be on-site at each performance. All concerts are free. Bring seating. In case of inclement weather, concerts will be moved inside the Town Hall. 78 RPM performs on August 6. Food truck is Melts Food Truck.
•Wegmans Concerts by the Shore are held every Wednesday from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Ontario Beach Park, 50 Beach Avenue, Rochester. Concerts are free to attend. Ignite Reggae will perform on August 2. For information, go to https://www.ontariobeachentertainment.org/concerts-by-the-shore/.
•The Spencerport Red Onions Drill Team will host their annual Racing Tournament Saturday, August 5, 1 p.m., at the Village DPW, West Avenue Extension, Spencerport. Come see your Spencerport Firefighters compete in motorized and foot events against other firefighters from Western NY. Admission is $3. Food will be available for purchase starting at noon. Bring seating.
•Free Indoor Music Series at the Hoag Library in Albion features Trio Ghidorah on Saturday, August 19, at noon; Sunshine Quan on Saturday, September 23, at noon; Maya Ana Loncar on Saturday, October 14, at noon; Rochester Mandolin Orchestra on Saturday, November 4, at noon; and Dr. Lynn McGrath on Saturday, December 9, at noon.
•The United Methodist Church of North Chili will hold their monthly community pancake breakfast on August 5 from 8 to 10 a.m. The donation is $7 for adults, $4 for children (5 to 10 years), and free for children under 5. Breakfast includes juice, pancakes, sausage, eggs, coffee, tea, etc. The Church is located at the intersection of Buffalo Road and Westside Drive in North Chili. For information, call 594-9111 or email umcnorthchili@gmail.com.
•The Edelman-Gardner Cancer Research Foundation presents the second annual Time Machine Music Fest on August 5, from 1 to 7 p.m., at the Hilton Firemen’s Field, 135 South Avenue, Hilton. Bands scheduled to perform are: Bryan Dwyer Band, Mason Tyler Band, Cola, Yacht Club and 52nd Street, a Billy Joel Tribute band. There will also be 50/50 drawings and a raffle. Food and beverages will be available for purchase. Bring a chair for seating. Tickets are $20 per person general admission, $10 for those under 21, and will be sold at the door and at http://www.showtix4u. com/events/Egcrf.
•Chicken Barbeque on August 6, from noon until sold out, at Ferris-Goodridge Post #330, 691 Trimmer Road, Spencerport. Dinners are $12 per person and include chicken, salt potatoes, macaroni salad and baked beans.
•The 18th annual in-person Daniel’s Race, a 5K run/walk in memory of Daniel Myslivecek, will be held at Churchville-Chili Middle School on Saturday, August 12. Register or donate by clicking the Register link on www.daniels5k.com. The registration fee is $25, and registration packets/race bibs can be picked up at the Rochester Running Company on Mt. Hope Avenue.
•“Tea and Spirits,” conversations with residents of the Historic Batavia Cemetery will be held at The Holland Land Office Museum, 131 West Main Street, Batavia. Meet Dean and Mary Richmond and Eli Fist on August 20 at 2 p.m.; and Albert Brisbane, General John Martindale, and Reverend John Yates on September 17 at 2 p.m. Tickets are $25 ($20 for HOLM members) and may be purchased at The Holland Land Office Museum or by calling 585-343-4727. Space is limited. This is a fundraiser for the Historic Batavia Cemetery.
•UDN, INC. will host its sixth annual golf tournament benefiting the Pluta Cancer Center Foundation on Monday, October 2, at the Penfield Country Club. Event check-in and lunch will begin at 11 a.m. followed by a Shotgun start at noon. Event registration is required by September 15. To register or to make a donation, visit app.smartsheet. com/b/form/3be1e89d69674c3184f1ff988e510641
•The Spencerport Volunteer Fireman’s Association is selling tickets for its Midday Daily Raffle. Tickets are $20 each and provided three chances to win daily from October 1 through December 31. Proceeds fund activities to retain 100% volunteer membership and preserve the SVFA’s antique apparatus collection. Purchase tickets from SFD members or by emailing raffle@spencerportfire. org.
Government Meetings
•Chili: Traffic & Safety Committee – August 3, 7 p.m., at the New Highway Garage.
•Parma: Planning Board – August 3, 7 p.m. at 1300 Hilton Parma Corners Road.
•Riga: Zoning Board – August 3, 7 p.m.
•Sweden: Town Board Workshop – August 1, 6 p.m., at Sweden/Clarkson Community Center, 4927 Lake Road.
•Spencerport: Board of Trustees – August 2, 7 p.m. at 27 West Avenue.
Health/Help
•New Yorkers struggling with an addiction, or whose loved ones are struggling, can find help and hope by calling the state’s toll-free, 24-hour, 7-day-a-week HOPEline at 1-877-8-HOPENY (1877-846-7369) or by texting HOPENY (Short Code 467369). Available addiction treatment including crisis/detox, inpatient, residential, or outpatient care can be found using the NYS OASAS Treatment Availability Dashboard at FindAddictionTreatment.ny.gov.
•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.
•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.
•Joel Humphrey will present a talk, Edible and Medicinal Plants from Your Garden, on Wednesday, August 9, 7 p.m., at the Colby Pulver House Museum, 568 Colby Street, Spencerport. For information, call David at 490-4751 or email saxman14410@gmail.com.
•The Parma-Hilton Historical Society Museum, 1300 Hilton Parma Corners Road, is open from 2 to 4 p.m. on Sundays through November 30 (except major holidays). To schedule a tour, contact the Museum Curator, Ken Freeman, at 392-9496.
•The Spencerport Depot and Canal Museum is currently open Tuesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Volunteers needed. For information, call 352-0942 or email info@spencerportmuseum.org.
•The Ogden Historical Society’s Colby Pulver House, 568 Colby Street, Spencerport, is open between 2 and 4 p.m. on Sundays in July and August. Many historic items are on display inside and the grounds feature the restored Spencerport lift bridge tower and a historic Daylily Garden. For information, call 490-4751 or go to www.ogdenhistoricalsociety.org.
•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. Digital Literacy of Rochester is at the library Mondays from noon to 3 p.m. providing tech help. Registration is open for the summer reading challenge and programs. Preschool storytime on Monday, July 31, at 10:30 a.m. is farm-themed and will finish with a tractor-pulled wagon ride around the Town Hall Park. Joining Mrs. Carlson as guest readers are local farmer Lora Partyka and Assemblyman Steve Hawley. Family Bingo is Wednesday, August 2, at 1 p.m. Lego Club is Thursday, August 3, at 6 p.m. Copies of The Dinosaur Bar-B-Que cookbook for the August 10 Cookbook Club are available for pickup. Registration is required for most programs. For more information, call 9642320, visit www.hamlinlibraryny.org, or find the library on Facebook.
•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. Upcoming events at the library include: Summer Reading Game runs through August 10. Children Pre-K to Grade 12 can participate. Crunchy Sam’s Reptiles and Invertebrates - Thursday, August 10, at 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, open Monday 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Tuesday through Thursday 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., Friday (every third Friday opening at 10 a.m.). Closed Saturdays in July and August. Library story time every Tuesday at 10:15 a.m. Springdale Farm story time every Wednesday at 10:15 a.m. Rotating registrationrequired 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 10 to 11 a.m., meeting at Union Street Coffee House, rain or shine. Adult Book Club every fourth Thursday. More information at OgdenLibrary.com, or facebook.com/ogdenfarmerslibrary.
•Parma Public Library, 7 West Avenue, Hilton is holding the following events (no registration unless indicated): Kids Summer Craft: Friendship Bracelets – Monday, July 31, 1 p.m., for ages 5 to 12. Baby Storytime & Sensory Play – Tuesday, August 1, 10 to 10:30 a.m., for ages 0 to 3. Teen Tuesday – August 1, 3 to 4 p.m., for youth in grades 7 to 12 to enjoy snacks, games, crafts, and Netflix. Storytime @ the Gazebo – Wednesday, August 2, 10:30 a.m., recommended for ages 2 to 6. Join Ms. Zuzu at the Hilton-Parma Rec Center Gazebo for an outdoor storytime. Bring blankets or chairs. Rain location is the Parma Library. Movie Madness – Thursday, August 3, 2 to 3:35 p.m., registration appreciated, but not required. Showing a movie based on the true story of how retiree Jerry Selbee discovers a mathematical loophole in the Massachusetts lottery and, with the help of his wife, Marge, wins $27 million and uses the money to revive their small Michigan town. Starring Bryan Cranston and Annette Bening (PG-13, 1 hr, 36 mins). Tiny Art Open Paint Time – Friday, August 4, noon to 3 p.m. Use this open time to work on your 4x4 tiny art piece for the community art show. Pieces are due by August 11. 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. Make Your Own Spa Day* – Tuesday, August 1, 2 to 4 p.m., making masks, scrubs, and discussing self-care. Tech Tutor* – Tuesdays, August 1 and 15, 2 to 4 p.m., for adults 18+. Do you have any tech questions about your device? Come in and have a one-on-one 30-minute session with a librarian. Call 637-1050 to schedule an appointment. Morse Code Beaded Bracelets – Thursday, August 3, 2 to 3 p.m. Learn about Morse Code and turn a favorite word or phrase into a wearable accessory. Summer Reading Wrap Up Party – Thursday, August 10, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. There will be activities, performers, and prizes.
Meetings
•Brockport Fire District meets the first and third Monday of the month (August 7), 6:30 p.m., at Station #3, 191 West Avenue, Brockport.
Volunteer Opportunities
•Aurora House Comfort Care Home is looking for volunteers. A few hours a week, or a month, can greatly benefit its residents. There are many opportunities available to share your gifts and interests. Sign up to volunteer at https://aurorahousewmc.com/volunteer/.
For the past 12 years, Greece American Legion has held its Warrior Benefit Concert on the second Saturday of August. This year’s event will be Saturday, August 12, from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. The guests of honor are a 99-year-old WWII veteran and an Army Search and Rescue Specialist veteran who was deployed at Ground Zero following September 11, 2001.
The concert will begin with a motorcade escort from Ferris Goodridge American Legion Post #330 on Trimmer Road in Spencerport, to the Greece American Legion Post 468. The opening ceremony at 10 a.m. features the Greece American Legion Color Guard, Nick Novellin singing God Bless America and Our National Anthem, along with the introduction of the Guests of Honor. The Warrior Benefit Concert event is open to the public and has food, raffles, baskets and music.
Each year, the Warrior Benefit Concert raises funds for those men and women of the military recovering from wounds they received during deployments. The funds raised go to two local benefactors who use all the monies given and never keep any money for administrative expenses. For every dollar given and raised, every dollar goes out.
The benefactors are NYS Warrior Alliance and PGRNY Help on the Homefront. NYS Warrior Alliance
provides goods and services to Walter Reed, Bethesda, the Burn Unit in Texas, Gold Star Mothers and many more. PGRNY provides goods and services to local areas including Monroe, Livingston, Ontario, Wayne, and Orleans Counties. These services include the more immediate needs of food, clothing, shelter, bills, and basic necessities that may be needed by active duty, retired, and disabled veterans.
The most important thing that comes out of the concert is awareness of the fight that many veterans endure on a daily basis. Some wounds are not physical in nature. Awareness of PTSD, suicide, drug and alcohol addiction, homelessness, and mental health remain in the forefront of the cause.
This year’s lineup includes 11 performances, both inside and outside, during the day. Music begins at 9:30 a.m., and continues to 10 p.m. The artists and groups for this year are Rock Jester, Knight Patrol, Axton Landing, Executive Order, Kid Kurry Band, Lake Effect, Another Vise, Rodger Chennley, Joey Allen, and Uncle Mojo’s House Party featuring Deborah Magone. The Greece American Legion is grateful to all of the entertainers who donate their talents to make this concert a success.
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At its July 11 meeting, the Hilton Board of Education appointed Veronica Chiesi Brown to the position of senior communications coordinator. She began her new position on July 25 and joins Grace Scism, communications director.
Chiesi Brown was employed as a journalist with Spectrum News (formerly R News/YNN)
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for 13 years helping to manage news coverage, including education stories. She also spent six years at Rochester Regional Health handling public relations for various departments, including the Isabella Graham Hart School of Practical Nursing.
Chiesi Brown’s education includes a Bachelor of Science degree in Journalism from St John Fisher University (formerly St. John Fisher College).
An Irondequoit resident, Chiesi Brown and her husband, Dan, have two children, Olivia, a freshman at Nazareth University, and Anthony, an eighth grader at East Irondequoit Middle School.
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Applications are open to New York organizations for the FreshConnect CSA for SNAP program. This program will help to give Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) participants in New York increased access to weekly shares of fresh, locally grown produce through Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) initiatives by defraying up to half the cost, while also lending additional support to New York’s farmers and producers. This program builds on Governor Kathy Hochul’s goal to boost demand for New York agricultural products, bolster New York’s food supply chain, and ensure all New Yorkers have access to fresh, local foods.
New York State Agriculture Commissioner Richard A. Ball said, “We’re working hard to ensure that all New Yorkers across the state can access fresh, nutritious produce grown by our hardworking farmers. The FreshConnect CSA for SNAP program is a great addition to our programming, helping our residents enrolled in the SNAP program to have more access to the bounty of New York’s farms. I encourage all eligible organizations to apply to be a part of this great program and help their neighbors in need.”
Members of the Brockport Lions Club greeted riders as they passed through Brockport July 10 on the annual Cycle the Erie Canal bicycle ride from Buffalo to Albany. Refreshments, post cards and information on things to visit in Brockport were a hot topic. For more info on the Brockport Lions, contact President Jim Detar at 2980239. Provided information and photo.
The FreshConnect CSA for SNAP program will help SNAP participants working with awarded organizations better access the popular CSA model. The purchase of weekly CSA shares using SNAP funds will be offset to lower the cost to consumers, while still providing the farmer with the full price of the food. Up to 50% of the cost of a weekly share purchased by a SNAP recipient with their SNAP benefits may be paid by awarded organizations through this program.
Awards for this opportunity will be made on a rolling basis until funds are depleted. A total of $250,000 in funding is available through this Request for Applications. Applicants may request a minimum of $10,000 and a maximum of $50,000.
Applications must be submitted through the Grants Gateway by 3 p.m. on October 20, 2023. To provide an overview of the program for potential applicants, a FreshConnect CSA for SNAP Program - Informational Webinar will be held on Thursday, August 3, at 11 a.m.
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•D’Agostino-Ranous, Mary M., died unexpectedly July 18, 2023, at age 62. Predeceased by her parents Joseph Jr. and Eleanor D’Agostino and grandmother Ruth Green. She is survived by her loving husband of eighht years, Jeffrey Ranous; stepchildren Jocelyn and Justin Ranous; sisters Ellen (Michael) Cropo and Ann (Daniel) Zaccour; sisters-in-law Julie (William) Lovering and Janet (Andrew) Keenan; nieces and nephews Carl, Alex, Jessica, Gabrielle (Kyle), Jacob, Andrew and Aileen; father-in-law and mother-in-law Leonard and Pamela Ranous; several aunts, uncles, cousins; special friend Ginelle Baker; and her beloved fur babies Millie, Blair, Molly and Maggie. Animals were Mary’s passion. She was devotedly dedicated to helping dogs and was heavily involved with the Ruff to Rescue and New 2U Rescue.
Her Funeral Mass was held July 28 at the Church of Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Brockport. Interment in Mt. Olivet Cemetery at the convenience of her family. Donations can be made to New 2U Rescue in her memory. Arrangements entrusted to the Fowler Funeral Home, Brockport.
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•Cassidy, James M., died July 20, 2023 at age 97. Jim and his twin brother, Bob, were born October 15, 1925 to their parents, Anna and William Cassidy. He was predeceased by his parents; son, William “Billy John” in 2021; brothers, Bob, Don and “Bucky”; sisters, Doris Magin, Ruth Lingl, Arlene Haszlauer, Bonnie Leathersich, Inez Williams and Donna Mae. Jim is survived by his beloved wife of 75 years, Alice; sons, James Jr. (Claudia), Richard, Daniel and Thomas; daughter, Darlene (Anthony) LoDolce; and several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews and dear friends. Jim’s mother taught him how to play the harmonica and he became a gifted player. He never missed the opportunity to perform at family and public settings. Jim was a decorated WWII Army veteran, serving as a rifleman with the Third Army under General George Patton. He was a retired Deputy of the Monroe Co. Sheriff’s Office, serving in the jail division and a retired member of the Chili Fire Dept. Co. #3 and the Gates-Chili Fire Dept. Jim was also a member of the VFW Post #412 and the American Legion Post #1501.
His Funeral Mass was celebrated July 25 at St. Pius Tenth Church, Chili. Interment, White Haven Memorial Park. Contributions in his memory can be made to the DAV (Disabled Veterans), VA Regional Office, 130 South Elmwood Avenue, Ste 620, Buffalo, NY 14202. Arrangements entrusted to the Leo M. Bean and Sons Funeral Home, Chili.
•Wood, Eileen M., died July 22, 2023 at age 59. Predeceased by her father, Gerald. Survived by her mother, Kathleen; husband, Max; children, Collin and Kyle; and brothers, Tommy (Tina) Veltz and Mark (Jill) Veltz.
Her Funeral Mass was held July 27 at St. Pius Tenth Church, Chili. Contributions can be made to the Shepherd Home, 1959 Five Mile Line Road, Penfield, NY 14526 in her memory. Arrangements entrusted to the Leo M. Bean and Sons Funeral Home, Chili.
World War II veteran and the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office’s eldest retiree, Deputy James “Jim” Cassidy. Deputy Cassidy died on Thursday, July 20, at 97 years young following a long health struggle. He was raised in the town of Gates and was a resident of Chili for the last 60 years.
Mr. Cassidy was a decorated WWII Army veteran, serving as a rifleman with the Third Army under General George Patton. He joined the Army in 1944 at just 18 years old. Mr. Cassidy was seriously injured during the “Battle of the Bulge,” to include the “50 Mile March.” He spent ten months recovering in Army hospitals. Following an honorable discharge in 1945, Mr. Cassidy received two purple hearts for injuries he sustained in two separate instances in combat. He also received other commendations, including the Bronze Star.
Following his service to country, Mr. Cassidy proudly served his community, joining the ranks of the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office Jail Bureau in 1952. Deputy Cassidy would go on to serve 26 years with MCSO. Affectionately known as “The Harmonica Man,” he would share his gift of music with everyone he met, including incarcerated individuals inside the Monroe County Jail. Throughout his life, if Jim saw someone struggling mentally or physically, he would pull his harmonica out of his pocket and play for them, lifting their spirits.
In 2021, MCSO shared Deputy Cassidy’s story on its social media platforms in a four-part series entitled “A Salute to Service.”
In addition to his musical talents, Mr. Cassidy was well known as a square dance caller with his band, “The Blue
•Buscemi, Nicholas S., died July 21, 2023 at age 93. He was predeceased by his loving wife, Doreen Buscemi. He is survived by his children, Denise (John) Stiles, Peter (Jenny) Buscemi, and Lisa Buscemi; his grandchildren, Matthew (Angela) Wahl, Heather (John) Fross, Stephanie (Chris Messenger) Buscemi, Nicholas Buscemi, Brittany Buscemi, Bill Stevens, and Ryan Stevens; his 9 great-grandchildren; and his nieces and nephews. Nicholas was also predeceased by his parents, Pietro and Rita Buscemi; his brother, Gino; his sisters, Toni, Angie, and Carmie; and his loving dog, Martini. Nicholas was a Veteran of the US Army. He was retired from his job as Warehouse Supervisor for Star Market. He was a member of St. Leo the Great Catholic Church.
His Funeral Mass was held July 28, at St. Leo the Great Catholic Church, Hilton. Entombment in Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Donations can be made to the Craig A. Goodrich Animal Shelter, 80 Railroad Avenue, Hamlin, NY 14464 in Nicholas’s memory. Arrangements entrusted to the Thomas E. Burger Funeral Home, Hilton.
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•Magin, Rhondalyn Lee, died June 19, 2023 at age 57. Rhondalyn was predeceased by her father Carl, her mother Sharon and her brother Rodney. She is survived by her dearly loved son, Ashton Mohney and his girlfriend Candace Drew; brothers Donald (Ruth), Thomas (Diane), and sister Laura (Steve) Sarvas. Rhondalyn’s cats were her pride and joy. She had a green thumb and anyone who knew her would remember her healthy and thriving house plants. She loved summertime, outdoor gardening and the ocean.
A Memorial Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, July 29 at 2 p.m. at the Brockport Free Methodist Church. Those wishing may donate to the National Organization of Rare Diseases in her memory. Please specify “Familial Adenomatous Polyposis” as this is the disease that affected Rhondalyn’s health for many years. Arrangements entrusted to the Fowler Funeral Home, Brockport.
Notes.” He was also a retired member of the Chili Fire Department Company #3 and the Gates-Chili Fire Department, and a member of the VFW Post #412 and the American Legion Post #1501.
Mr. Cassidy is survived by his wife of 75 years, Alice; sons, James Jr. (Claudia), Richard, Daniel and Thomas; daughter, Darlene (Anthony) LoDolce; and several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews and dear friends.
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•Flemming, Henry L. “Hank,” died July 25, 2023. Hank was born April 22, 1960 in Medina. He was predeceased by his parents, Henry R. “Hank” Flemming and Norma B. Flemming, and sister Darla Koval. Hank is survived by his sons, Justin and Cole Flemming; friends, Steven Moore, Jennifer Armstrong, Justin Flow, Pat and Rita Neary, Bruce and Mary Neary, Stephen Miller, Ray Heller, Kyle Kozlowski, Todd Moore, Grant Passarell, and many more. Hank was a 1978 graduate of Albion High School. He loved spending time at the cabin he and his friends built in Oswego County and riding 4-wheelers. He loved going fishing, hunting and spending time with his friends.
Services for Hank will be held privately in the Spring of 2024. Arrangements entrusted to the Christopher Mitchell Funeral Home of Holley. To share a special memory of Hank, please visit www.mitchellfamilyfuneralhomes.com.
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•Woodward, Kerri A., died unexpectedly July 21, 2023 at age 42 due to complex heart issues. Kerri is pre-deceased by her father Edward Woodward. She is survived by her mother Anna Woodward; her children Courtney Marks, Mariah Marks, Krystal Marks, Brittney Marks and Faith Shoff and her three nieces that she raised, Autumn Woodward, Marina Woodward and Marah Woodward; her granddaughter Isabelle Gonzalez; her niece Marcia Traub; her nephews Benjamin Davis Jr., Edward Burns, Thomas Woodward and Adam Traub Jr.; her sisters Hannah Traub and Grace Burns; her favorite cousin Bobby Jo Mattison; many other family and friends. She was an employee with J.P. Morgan Chase at their Brockport branch. She was an avid turtle collector and coin collector. She loved to help the less fortunate all year long but especially during the Holidays. She loved to help sponsor families through Santa’s Magic Helpers.
Her Memorial Service was held July 29 at 3 p.m. at Fowler Funeral Home, 340 West Avenue, Brockport. After the Memorial Service, a Celebration of Kerri’s Life will be held at 1692 West Kendall Road, Kendall. All attendees are encouraged to wear green as this was Kerri’s favorite color.
•Jones, Norma K., died July 18, 2023 at age 86. She is survived by her children, Nancy (David) Craner, Brian (Denise) Jones, Kyle (Jaimi) Jones; five grandchildren; six great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband, Delos A. Jones and grandson, Kacie D. Jones. Norma called herself a “homemaker,” which she truly was. She served as an Election Officer in the town of Parma and Spencerport Fire elections for decades. She enjoyed quilting, knitting, and sang in the choir at Ogden Presbyterian Church, where she was an active member.
A Memorial Service will be held August 25 at 11 a.m. at Ogden Presbyterian Church, 2400 South Union Street, Spencerport, followed by a reception. Donations can be made to Ogden Presbyterian Church in Norma’s memory. Arrangements entrusted to Walker Brothers Funeral Home, Spencerport.
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A ribbon cutting and open house will be held Thursday, August 10, at 3 p.m. for the new Oak Orchard Health Dental Center, 362 South Main Street, Albion.
The community is invited to attend the ribbon cutting of Oak Orchard Health’s new dental office in Albion on Thursday, August 10, at 3 p.m. The event will include an open house so attendees can see the newly renovated facility at 362 South Main Street and meet the dental team, Karen Kinter CEO, and other community leaders including Congressman Joseph Morelle, Assemblyman Steve Hawley, and State Senator Robert Ortt. The team at Oak Orchard Health (OOH) believes that National Health Center Week (August 6-12) is the perfect time to share with the community their new dental facility. Originally founded in 1973, OOH has grown to eleven health centers where one can receive medical, dental, and behavioral health services. Like many community health centers, OOH also helps patients get health insurance, provides translation and transportation services, offers a sliding fee discount program, and much more.
The new OOH Dental Center features seven exam rooms and dental services for adults and children. OOH has a full-time dentist, dental hygienist, and dental assistant ready to help
patients. They participate with most insurances, including Medicaid, and offer a sliding fee discount scale.
“The lack of dental services in our region is detrimental to the total health of our patients. The Albion community has needed more dental care for some time and we are proud to have our new office opened. We continue to grow to meet the needs of our community and now serve more than 30,000 patients across Monroe, Orleans, Genesee, Steuben, and Wyoming Counties,” said Karen Kinter, CEO, Oak Orchard Health.
“We’re so proud of our new dental center and the qualified dental team there. You’re invited to the open house on August 10 at 3 p.m. to help us celebrate its opening. See the beautiful facility and meet our dentist, Jenna Rogge, DDS, and dental hygienist Miranda Betances, RDH, and me,” said Dr. Rachel Nozzi, Chief Dental Officer.
Dr. Rogge brings with her several years of dental experience working with families including children and seniors. She believes it’s very important to treat patients with respect and empathy while supporting them in making decisions about their health and course of treatment. She is a graduate of the University at Buffalo School of Dental Medicine where she received her Doctorate of Dental Surgery (DDS). Learn more about her at https://oakorchardhealth.org/ rogge-dmd/.
For more information and Oak Orchard Health, visit https://oakorchardhealth.org.
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On June 30, the Board of Directors of the Hilton Alumni Association voted to install Joey Dean Danzig, Class of 1995, and Jena Jollie, Class of 2004, to the Board.
the owner of Illuminating Expressions, and former member of Vepto and other school organizations and committees. Both of her adult children graduated from Hilton. She brings energy, entrepreneurial and fundraising experience as well as a passion for the students at Hilton.
Jollie is a bus driver for the district with small children and will bring the perspective of an employee and parent. Currently, she is a member of the Parma
Public Library Board as well. Her skills include experience with social media, graphic design, photography, marketing and fundraising.
Current Board members are: Nancy Leport, 1970; Kim Perry, 1969 (Rush Henrietta); Erik Edelman, 2009; Kara Engle, 2010; Rick Francis, 1970; Joey Danzig, 1995; Jena Jollie, 2004; Norman Kennard, 1970. At Large members are Ed Mascadri, 1996; Kristen Paolini, 1998 (Greece Athena); Josh
The Association Board is still looking for one more person to complete its roster of nine and help carry out its mission of connecting alumni, educators and the community for the benefit of today’s students. One does not have to be an alumnus of Hilton Central nor live in the area. Meetings are conducted on Zoom and people who live out of state or out of Rochester serve on the Board. The group is an active, working board looking for members who are ready to roll their sleeves up and move the Association forward. The annual report is available upon request.
Anyone with a passion for the students of Hilton, a gift for organization, record keeping and leadership, and who wants to serve, is asked to email hiltonalumniassociation@gmail.com.
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Westside News East & West Editions can be picked up at the following locations, also on our website westsidenewsny.com
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to Section 276 of the Town Law of the State of New York, that a public hearing will be held by the Ogden Planning Board at the Town Hall, 269 Ogden Center Road, Spencerport, New York on Thursday, August 10, 2023 at 7:00 PM upon the following applications which are on file with the Building Department.
PUBLIC HEARING:
Application by Schultz Associates for Preliminary and Final Site plan approval at 88 Whittier Road for (2) self-storage units and a 13,800 square foot commercial plaza building. The site will be serviced by public water and sewers and is zoned General Commercial (GC). The Ogden Town Board approved the Self-Service Storage Overlay District (SSSO) on 7/12/23 for this property.
Tax Acct # 132.02-1-3 and 117.04-1-52
Application of Brent and Oliver Perry by Schultz Associates for Preliminary and Final Site plan approval to create a two (2) lot subdivision with one approved (1) building lot and the remaining lot not to be approved for development. This site will be serviced by public water and private sanitary facilities and is zoned R-1 (Residential District).
Tax Acct # 116.04-1-26
Application of Kyle and Dana Christensen by Schultz Associates for preliminary and final approvals for proposed building Lot #2 of the Ophardt Subdivision with a proposed address of 479 Hubbell Road. This site will be serviced by private water and sanitary facilities in an R-1 (Residential District).
Tax Acct # 115.01-1-4.111
Brewski’s – 5019 Ridge Rd. W. Byrne Dairy – 2295 Spencerport Rd.
DJ’s Pizza – 2139 North Union St.
Joe’s Mart Gas Station – 5028 Ridge Rd. W. NAPA – 380 South Union St.
Ogden Gardens, 20 Kingsford Lane
Ogden Senior Center – 200 South Union St.
Ogden Town Hall – 269 Ogden Center Rd.
Slayton Place – 26 Slayton Ave.
Spencerport Family Apothecary – 42 Nichols St.
Sullivan’s Charbroil – 4712 Ridge Rd. W.
Tops Market – 27 Slayton Ave.
Trowbridge Apartments – 67 Lyell Ave.
Valero Gas Station – 2371 Spencerport Rd.
Walgreens – 2841 Nichols St.
Yellow Goose Gas Station – 3512 Brockport-Spencerport Rd.
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7 Eleven – 8400 Buffalo Rd.
Bergen Meadows – 6619 N. Lake Rd.
C Store – 8073 Clinton St. Rd. (Route 33)
Hidden Meadows – Hidden Meadows Dr.
Ralph & Rosie’s Deli – 19 N. Lake Rd.
Rose Garden Bowl – 21 Buffalo Rd.
Brockport-Clarkson Area
Crosby’s – 8389 West Ridge Rd.
Seymour Library – 161 East Ave.
Wellington Woods – 702 Wellington Woods Dr. S.
Brockport-Sweden Area
Byrne Dairy – 5550 Brockport-Spencerport Rd.
Brockport Diner – 11 Erie St.
Crosby’s – 4614 Lake Rd.
Kwik Fill – 82 Main St.
Lift Bridge Book Shop – 45 Main St.
Mobil On the Run Gas Station – 4118 Lake Rd.
Royal Gardens Apartments – 100 Royal Gardens Way
The Landing – 90 West Ave. Hamlin Area
Bradford Manor Apartments – 161 Victor Lane
Brightly’s Farm Market – 525 Drake Rd.
Crosby’s – 1449 Lake Rd.
Hamlin Library – 1680 Lake Rd.
Hamlin Terrace Apartments – 150 Hamlin Terrace
Hamlin Town Hall – 1658 Lake Rd.
Krony’s Pizza – 500 Hamlin Clarkson TL Rd.
Nina’s Golden Scissors – 1765 Lake Rd.
Pettinari’s – 918 Roosevelt Hwy.
Tops Market – 1800 Lake Rd.
Holley-Clarendon Area
Akley Apartments – 17179 4th Section Rd.
Crosby’s – 4541 Holley-Byron Rd.
Holley-Murray Area
Crosby’s – 35 State St.
Hickory Ridge Campground – 15853 Lynch Rd.
Holley Grove Apartments – 121 W. Albion St.
Holley Pharmacy – 3 Geddes St.
Crosby’s – 16672 State Route 31
Juxtapose Depot – 3570 Fancher Rd.
Murray Superette – 16573 Ridge Rd.
Woodside Court Apartments – 121 W. Albion St.
Kendall-Kent Area
Crosby’s – 16825 Roosevelt Hwy.
Schwenk’s Winery – 1456 Bills Rd.
Interested parties may obtain further information by calling 585-617-6195 or by inspecting the project file in the Ogden Building Department during normal business hours.
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Sue Duggan Planning Board SecretaryDate: 07/27/2023
Applicant: NYS Dept of Transportation 50 WOLF RDPOD 4-1 ALBANY, NY 12232
Facility: ST RTE 386 BRIDGE 215 FT N OF ST RTE 386 & HUMPHREY RD INT CHILI, NY
Application ID: 8-2622-00229/00004
Permits(s) Applied for:
1 - Article 24 Freshwater Wetlands 1 - Section 401 - Clean Water Act Water Quality Certification
Project is located: in CHILI in MONROE COUNTY
Project Description: The applicant is proposing an inplace replacement of the bridge over Black Creek, a Class C stream. The proposed project will entail 43.56 SF of permanent impacts and 1045.44 SF of temporary impacts to NYSDEC regulated Class 2 Freshwater Wetland CI9, 87.12 SF of temporary impacts to NYSDEC regulated Class 2 Freshwater Wetland CI-35, and 314.5 CY of fill below MHW. Plans are in place to minimize impacts to protected species.
Availability of Application Documents: Filed application documents, and Department draft permits where applicable, are available for inspection during normal business hours at the address of the contact person. To ensure timely service at the time of inspection, it is recommended that an appointment be made with the contact person.
State Environmental Quality Review (SEQR) Determination:
Project is not subject to SEQR because it is a Type II action.
SEQR Lead Agency None Designated
State Historic Preservation Act (SHPA) Determination
The proposed activity is not subject to review in accordance with SHPA. The application type is exempt and/or the project involves the continuation of an existing operational activity.
Availability For Public Comment: Comments on this project must be submitted in writing to the Contact Person no later than 08/17/2023 or 15 days after the publication date of this notice, whichever is later.
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Summer Reading Clinic participants. Photos by Gretchen Spittler.
There are some new faces in the halls at Byron-Bergen Elementary School this summer. Twenty graduate students from SUNY Geneseo are participating in the Summer Reading Clinic, part of SUNY Geneseo’s Reading and Literacy Graduate Program. The clinic pairs a graduate student, many of whom are working teachers, with a school-aged student. Together, they set literacy goals and develop strategies to achieve them.
Alexis Hamlin is a graduate student participant. She teaches seventh and eighth grade where she encounters many students who struggle with foundational literacy skills. “By the time they get to seventh and eighth grade, we don’t have time to work on basic skills,” said Hamlin. “I’m in the literacy program specifically to get a better idea of how my students struggle and the basics of their skills. I want to incorporate other instruction that will target those skills and close that gap between their reading level and their grade level.”
Participant Stephanie Wall believes in the value of one-on-one literacy work to give students the tools they will need for their next grade level. She started the clinic by doing assessments, looking at students’ past work, and talking with the student. She uses those components to set goals. “I think this program is helping kids,” said Wall. “It’s one-on-one, me and them for an hour and a half. There are no other distractions, so I think it has been very helpful for some of the students.”
Isabelle Selvek was eager to participate in the clinic because summer is the only time she has for fieldwork. She is a full-time second-grade teacher, but her future career aspirations rely on completing her master’s degree. The clinic is one of the last requirements she must complete for her degree. “My
hope is to move into a literacy teacher role in the future, but this program also allows me to move into a high school setting.”
“It really is a win/win,” said Byron-Bergen Director of Instructional Services Betsy Brown. “The clinic allows educators to complete the hours needed for their degree programs and our students have access to high-quality one-on-one literacy instruction which not only helps prevent loss of skills due to summer slip, but also gives them the tools they will need to excel in the fall.”
The Byron-Bergen students are not the only ones benefiting from the Summer Literacy Clinic, though. These teachers will take the skills developed at Byron-Bergen back to their home districts and classrooms.
“This program gives us time and opportunities to do fieldwork,” said Hamlin. “This real-world experience makes it more meaningful when we apply the skills we are learning in our
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Two Hilton residents won the Hilton Lions Club Camping Raffle this season. Their names were drawn at the Hilton Firemen’s Carnival. First place is a week of free camping at any NYS Campground, and second place is a three-day pass to any NYS Campground. The Lions Club is grateful for the community’s support and looks forward to next year’s in joining the Hilton Lions Club for a rewarding experience helping others in the community, can contact Lion Ralph Preston (membership chair) at ilean49@gmail.com. Provided information and photos.
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The plumbing is one of your home's most mysterious systems. The pipes are hidden in the wall, and when you have a problem, you have to call in a plumber. Plumbing repairs can be expensive, so prospective buyers are often frightened away by evidence of leaky pipes, ceiling stains below shower pans, or antiquated bathroom fixtures.
If you are planning to sell your home, it is a good idea to solve your plumbing issues before you place it on the market. Take care of any cosmetic damage that leaks may have caused after the plumber has finished his work. Plumbing repairs are cost effective, and most agreements call for all systems, including the plumbing, to be in working order. If you have a problem, you will probably have to repair it before title transfer anyway, so by doing it ahead of time, you eliminate that issue. Plumbing that is in top condition will make your home appear to be well cared for and will make it more attractive to potential buyers.
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The Parma Hilton Historical Society and the Hilton Alumni Association welcomed Hilton native Daniel Vinton on Thursday, July 20, to give a presentation on his experience as a passenger of Flight 1549. That flight, captained by Chesley “Sully” Sullenberger, famously made an emergency landing on the Hudson River that has become known as The Miracle on the Hudson. Vinton shared several photos during his presentation which was filled with humor, keeping the audience of approximately 250 people laughing despite the life and death stakes of his experience. Vinton currently lives in Charlotte, North Carolina, and is a regular volunteer at the Carolinas Aviation Museum (reopening soon as the Sullenberger Aviation Museum), where the Airbus A-320 plane he was aboard that day is currently housed.
It was an elegant Thursday afternoon in the Webster CountryMax event room. Two area pet rescues – GRASP of Greece and Happy Tails of Ontario County Humane Society – came together for a festive doggy union to remember, complete with flowers, a certified officiant, and a wedding cake from Bones Bakery.
Each dog had its role. Bride, groom, best pup, dog of honor, even a ring bearer. Well, collar bearer. They wore simple formal wear befitting the occasion (special neck bandanas). And the reception featured all the chaos you’d expect at a human wedding.
The event was organized to help promote the case for canine adoption. According to Events Coordinator Kelly McMorrow, there are more than 6.5 million pets in shelters across the U.S. Nearly one-third of those will find a forever home, which is an increase from ten years ago. But it still leaves a lot of dogs looking for families.
“Our customers are pet owners,” says McMorrow. “So, of course, we want to encourage more people to adopt dogs in need. It’s good for our business, but it has also proven to be good for people’s emotional well-being. Dogs become an important, loving part of the family.”
Each dog at the wedding is (or was) available for adoption through one of the pet rescues. To see them in action, watch the pet wedding video put together by CountryMax. You can view it on the CountryMax YouTube channel. Prospective pet parents should visit the websites for GRASP (https://www.graspinc. org) or Happy Tails (https://www.ontariocountyhumanesociety.org) to learn more. And anyone can help support these organizations by purchasing items on their wish lists at CountryMax.com/wedding-wishlists.
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As proposal season approaches, Mixbook, a top rated design platform for photo books, commissioned Cherry Digital to carry out a poll of 3,000 singles to ask which iconic landmarks
top their list for ideal proposal spots. The survey revealed that Americans are notably drawn towards unique, Instagram-worthy locales for popping the question.
The top 10 locations from across the United States are:
1. Sunset Cliffs Natural Park in San Diego, California
2. Tampa Riverwalk in Tampa, Florida
3. The Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden in Dallas, Texas
4. Denver Botanic Gardens in Denver, Colorado
5. Cummer Museum and Gardens in Jacksonville, Florida
6. Angel Oak Tree on Johns Island, South Carolina
7. Point Woronzof Park in Anchorage, Alaska
8. Charles River Esplanade in Cambridge, Massachusetts
9. San Francisco’s Conservatory of Flowers in San Francisco, California
10. Griffith Observatory in Los Angeles, California
A bit closer to home, the Darwin D. Martin House in Buffalo comes in at number 51. Designed by the renowned architect Frank Lloyd Wright, this prairie-style masterpiece is a testament to innovative design and artistic vision. Couples can explore the house’s interconnected rooms, flowing spaces, and exquisite details, immersing themselves in the beauty and elegance of Wright’s creation. The
Martin House’s harmonious and timeless ambiance sets the stage for a proposal.
And coming in at number 147, just two places behind the Top of the Rock Observation Deck in New York City, is Rochester’s Highland Park. This expansive park is renowned for its stunning gardens, including the famous Lilac Collection that bursts into bloom each spring. As couples stroll through the park’s enchanting pathways, surrounded by the fragrant scents of flowers and the gentle rustling of leaves, they’ll discover numerous romantic spots perfect for a heartfelt proposal.
“We’re always excited to learn more about what inspires people to create those magical, once-in-alifetime moments,” says Leslie Albertson, Director of Brand at Mixbook. “From the serene beauty of botanical gardens to the timeless allure of centuriesold oak trees, these extraordinary venues serve as a backdrop to create unforgettable memories. As Mixbook helps our customers breathe new life into their memories and celebrate them for years to come, it’s fascinating to see the diverse landscapes that embody their unique love stories.”
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It was 90 years ago this summer that young men arrived to their work sites in Letchworth State Park as part of the newly created Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC). Little did they know that over the next four years they would construct camp buildings for themselves, walls, roads, bridges, picnic areas, cabins, shelters and more throughout Letchworth that visitors still use and enjoy nearly a century later.
Each year, the Friends of Letchworth State Park, with the support of Park management and staff, celebrate the CCC’s accomplishments with a day of remembrance and appreciation. On August 5, they will be celebrating the CCC for the 40th time. Several CCC structures, like chimneys and stone picnic tables, have been preserved due to the efforts of the Friends of Letchworth.
“The Friends of Letchworth State Park have been working for over eight years to restore, preserve, and increase interpretation of the lasting accomplishments of the CCC that exist throughout the park,” said Victoria Campbell, a trustee with The Friends of Letchworth State Park. “CCC Legacy Days and the CCC Legacy Pathway are our opportunities to share with the public the opportunity to experience living history while gaining a greater understanding of and appreciation for the enduring contributions of the CCC to the Letchworth Park we know today.”
The celebration is free with park admission and open to the public.
Events begin with a 10 a.m. flag-raising in the Lower Falls area, beside the CCC statue, by an honor guard from the Niagara Falls Air Base. This will be followed by a remembrance ceremony and a guided tour of the Lower Falls CCC Camp #49.
At 11 a.m., a program with presenters and exhibits will begin in the Humphrey Nature Center. Tom Cook, author of The CCC in Letchworth State Park, will describe everyday life and the challenges faced by the Civilian Conservation Corps in Letchworth 90 years ago. Letchworth State Park Manager Doug Kelly will address the enduring value of the CCC’s projects. CCC exhibits will be on display until
2 p.m. in the Humphrey Nature Center.
Camp Tours:
•12:30 p.m. – Gibsonville Camp #40 – Meet at Trailhead #19 on Park Road
•2 p.m. – Big Bend Camp #23 – Meet at Parade Grounds Parking Lot by Shelter
•3 p.m. – St. Helena Camp #76 – Meet in upper parking lot at Middle/Lower St. Helena Road
For those who prefer self-guided tours through the park, a map and brochure of CCC sites will be available. Visitors can join in for any part of the day.
For more information, email info@friendsofletchworth.com. Provided information
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Tops Friendly Markets has announced that their annual campaign for Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals (CMNH) has exceeded their goal, raising $320,489. The campaign took place at all participating Tops Friendly Markets locations and ran through Sunday, July 2.
Customers could support the CMNH campaign by purchasing a $1 Children’s Miracle Network Miracle Balloon or rounding up their change at any participating Tops, where 100% of the proceeds were donated back to the local women and children’s hospitals in its communities. Thanks to the generous support of its shoppers and associates over the fifteen years Tops has been involved in supporting the campaign, they have helped to successfully raise over $2.6 million.
“Tops is grateful for the generosity of our customers and associates in helping to raise valuable
funds for our smallest and most valuable community members, our children,” said Ron Ferri, president, Tops Friendly Markets.
Golisano Children’s Hospital at Strong was one of ten participating hospitals through the areas Tops serves.
Donations go to local hospitals to fund critical lifesaving treatments and healthcare services, along with innovative research, vital pediatric medical equipment, child life services that put kids’ and families’ minds at ease during difficult hospital stays and financial assistance for families who could not otherwise afford these health services.
To learn about Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals and your local children’s hospital, visit cmnhospitals.org.
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The weather outside is frightful … with heat. Cold temperatures may seem far off in the distance, but in the travel world, now is the time to think about those cooler days and year-end holidays. AAA travel advisors say even though most people book holiday travel in September and October, summer is the best time to make holiday plans.
Nonstop flights fill up quickly
Most travelers want to skip layovers and get right to their destination. That means nonstop flights, especially those going cross-country and internationally, will fill up fast. “Sometimes travelers wait to book airline tickets to get a better deal, but prices fluctuate, and the longer they wait, the fewer options they’ll have for nonstop flights and premium seats,” said Jodi Abata, AAA travel advisor, who frequently books international trips for AAA members.
Book now before most families do
With summer vacations and camps in full swing, most families aren’t thinking about the holidays. That’s why you should be. “Beat the rush and start planning for the holidays now! Many families with kids wait to book until early fall, when schools resume and they’re back into their routine,” said Cady DeBlois, AAA travel advisor, who books many theme park vacations for AAA members. “But ideally, they should start getting their holiday trips on the books now to get the best selection.”
More people are gifting experiences AAA travel advisors say they’re seeing more people gift travel experiences to loved ones instead of presents. “I just booked travel for one family who’s surprising their children on Christmas morning with a trip to Disney World, leaving later that same day! That family was sure to book early to get exactly what they wanted,” DeBlois shared.
After three years of a pandemic, many travelers are tackling their bucket lists now. “I’ve had travelers tell me, ‘I don’t know what my health will be in 5 or 10 years, let’s go abroad this year,’” Abata said. “There seems to be a sense of adventure from more people now. They don’t want to delay travel any longer.”
Europe, cruises, and theme parks sell out in advance
European travel is booming this year, and the holidays will be no exception. AAA travel advisors say touring Christmas markets in Europe is extremely popular and itineraries sell out in advance. River cruises are also in high demand during the holidays, along with Caribbean cruises. Theme parks are a holiday favorite for families when students are on winter break.
For holiday travel ideas and vacation bookings, reach out to a travel advisor or browse Trip Canvas (https://www.aaa.com/tripcanvas) for inspiration and top trending destinations. Provided information
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Battle of the Crossroads was held at Mark Tubbs Park in Lima, NY, from July 21 through 23. Patrick Kenny, of Spencerport, participated in the event with his artillery unit, which portrays the Madison Light Artillery (Madison, Louisiana) “Moody’s Artillery.” The unit also portrays the 10th NY Artillery “Black River Artillery.” Pictured are (l-r): Dave Daughtrey (from Williamsburg, Virginia), Patrick Kenny, Dave Bowen and Ashton Butler. The unit will be participating in Civil War Weekend in Angelica, NY, Friday, September 22, through Sunday, September 24. The locations are throughout the circa 1805 Village of Angelica, with camps along Main Street in the historic district. The re-enactment will encompass both street skirmishes and open field battles. The Park Circle will be bustling with interactive encounters in the Sutlers Village, Field Hospital and General Store. Farmer’s market and food vendors will be there as well, offering up their goods. All are welcome to join in Civil War Weekend in historic Angelica. For information, go to https://allevents. in/angelica/civil-war-weekend/200024974808728. Photo by Karen
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Pictured here is the usual morning greeting I see when I head from the house to the barn to feed her, and then the chickens and ducks we have. The cat is the only animal that lives in the barn, a sad decline from when horses, cows and calves shared the building.
This cat has the run of the barn from the basement to the haymow above. She deftly climbs the vertical ladder to get up there. However, she has an alternate route, which is through a rear door to or from the haymow. I put the ladder up one day after I saw her scamper straight up the wall, apparently spooked by something in the barnyard. Now she perches there surveying her domain. She no doubt claims it as her penthouse space. Despite searching, I have never found just where her special spot is amongst the old hay and straw and other stuff stored up there.
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Almost daily, I see her out in the grass around the garden, sitting quietly, watching for movement that indicates a mouse is also there. Occasionally she will be seen walking back to the barn with one in her mouth. Apparently, she likes to dine inside. If she’d listen, I would tell her the mice in the barn is why she’s here, not the field mice. If she could talk, I’m sure she would say she has disposed of all of them and is now out preventing the others from getting to the barn. I’d say, okay – you win.
This reminds me of another cat event. As I recall, many years ago, I felt a little sorry for the barn cat we had then and thought I’d bring her in to see where and how we lived. I carried her into the kitchen and set her on the floor. She wasn’t impressed with these new surroundings and quickly ran into the dining room. In there is a six-foot long by five-foot high plate glass window through which she could see the trees outside. No doubt she viewed this as her escape to the outdoors where she belonged. She promptly jumped up on the buffet in front of the window and then onto the eight-inch wide window sill. My mother had African violets in pots, along with various china objects on display there. The cat ran back and forth on the window sill looking for an outlet which didn’t exist and, by the time she gave up, most of the shelved items were on the floor or on the buffet. There were pieces here and there along with scattered potting soil. Catching her at that point didn’t work so we opened all exterior doors until she finally headed for one of them, ran out and into the barn. This cat had a number of litters of kittens and I would like to think that experience was one she told – or warned – her children about.
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SummerFAST is set to return in August, bringing three races in three days for the Super DIRTcar Series.
The Beasts of the Northeast will kick off SummerFAST at Brewerton Speedway, Monday, August 14, then return to Fulton Speedway on Tuesday, August 15, before the Series makes its second trip of the year to Land of Legends Raceway on Wednesday, August 16.
Each event will pay $7,500 to win and tally event points to crown a new SummerFAST champion when the checkered flag falls at Land of Legends Raceway. Matt Sheppard won two of the three SummerFAST events last year – Brewerton and Land of Legends – on his way to claiming the inaugural SummerFAST title, and eventually the 2022 Series championship.
Sheppard has been one of the most dominate drivers at Brewerton Speedway with the Super DIRTcar Series, having won seven of the last 10 Series events at the D-shaped 1/3-mile track. The other three wins are split between Mat Williamson – with two (2019 and 2021) – and Billy Decker – in 2015.
Fulton brings a rarity as it is a track Sheppard has yet to win a Series event at. However, he has won two Outlaw 200 track events, including last year’s. The last time the Series visited the 3/8-mile track, Jimmy Phelps scored the win. The Baldwinsville, NY native is also a three-time Outlaw 200 winner.
Land of Legends Raceway has hosted the Series 31 times and in the last two years has produced fanfavorite wins. Peter Britten claimed his second-career Series victory at the
track in 2021 and Max McLaughlin scored his first points-paying Series win there in 2022.
The DIRTcar Pro Stock Series will join the Super DIRTcar Series at Brewerton Speedway and the DIRTcar Sportsman Series will join the Series at Fulton Speedway.
What you need to know:
•Brewerton, August 14
Track: 1/3-mile in Central Square, NY
More event information and tickets at https://superdirtcarseries.com/schedule/event-info/?event=3622
•Fulton, August 15
Track: 3/8-mile track in Fulton, NY
More event information and tickets at https://superdirtcarseries.com/schedule/event-info/?event=3623
•Land of Legends, August 16
Track: 3/8-mile track in Canandaigua, NY
More event information at https://superdirtcarseries.com/schedule/event-info/?event=3624
Tickets are available at the track.
If you can’t make it to the tracks, you can watch each SummerFAST event live on DIRTVision, https://www.dirtvision.com. Information provided by Super DIRTcar Series, superdirtcarseries.com.
Hilton’s Elijah Diakomihalis (left) won the U.S. Marine Corps 16U Men’s Freestyle National Championship in the 182 lb. weight class on July 20 at the 2023 USA Wrestling National Championships held in Fargo, North Dakota. This win comes after Elijah placed second in the U15 finals in 2022. He also placed second in the New York State Championships in 2023 and was named Hilton High School’s Underclass Athlete of the Year for 2022-23. Photo from @MorWrestling on Twitter.
We are located at 1500 Spencerport Road, Rochester 14606 in Gates. Phone: 585-247-4973. Building is handicapped accessible. Time of Worship: 10AM - led by Rev. Jeff Aiosa. Website: ElmgroveUMC.org. You can join us remotely by clicking on the link to the Pastor’s page (you do not need a Facebook account to view posts). Email: ElmgroveUMC@yahoo. com. Community Outreach and Ministry Opportunities include: Little Free Library, SWEM, Aurora House, RAIHN, Prayer ministries, etc. We have a long history in the Gates community and we are looking forward to a bright future that includes you! Please come and join us on Sunday!
FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH BROCkPORT NY
A congregation that Loves God, loves others and serves the world! Join us on Sunday mornings at 10:00 a.m. Coffee and fellowship following worship. 35 State Street, Brockport, NY 14420, (585) 637-3780. Email: fpcbrockportoffice@gmail.com. Website: www.fpcbrockport.org. Handicap accessible. Hearing loop available. Everyone is welcome to join our church family!
FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF CHILI
Rev. Brandi Wooten and our Congregation extend a warm welcome to all who come to our little white church on the hill, 3600 Chili Ave. Brandi and our congregation are enjoying a summer sabbatical—a Season of Renewal. Our temporary pastors during this time are Rev.Whitney Scoville and Elder Fred Mollon. Please join us for worship, Sundays, 10 AM, a family friendly service, either in person or virtually via live-stream or recording at https://www.facebook.com/firstpreschili/live/. Help us enjoy relaxation, new experiences (a Devotional walk, a relaxing Yoga gathering, prayer opportunities), new fun, new discoveries, new connections, different worship leaders…and take Jesus on the journey with us! Youth Groups, Music Opportunities, Mission Trips, Season Teams, and Community Outreach, including our Food Cupboard (3rd Sat. each month, 10-11:30 AM), are a few programs we offer to enrich our faith. In need of prayer or counsel, call or email the church office: 585-889-9896 or fpc3600@gmail.com. Handicapped accessible. Website: chili-presbyterian.org.
HILTON BAPTIST
50 Lake Avenue, Hilton, (585) 392-7990, Email hbchurch50@gmail.com, Pastor Dan Brown. Join us on Sunday mornings at 10:00 am. We offer In-person services and Live-Streaming on YouTube under “Hilton Baptist Church Live.” Visit our Website at hiltonbaptist.org for more information. We are a Congregation of the American Baptist Churches. Our Building is Handicap Accessible and we offer Hearing Assistance during the Worship service. Everyone is Welcome to join our Church family!
HILTON UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
Making disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world by Following Christ; Connecting Generations; Transforming Communities. 21 West Avenue, Hilton, NY 14468, (585) 392-8761. Rev. Jennifer Green, pastor. Website: www.humcny.org, E-mail: office@humcny.org. Worship Service is open in the HUMC Sanctuary. Service: 10am. Fellowship: 11am. Sunday Services are live-streamed at HUMCny.org. All are welcome. Please visit us in person. Handicap Accessible.
1021 Hilton Parma Corners Rd, Hilton Website: www.lifequest.cc, email: info@lifequest.cc. Lead Pastor: Rev. Rob Dickerson. Sunday Worship
11am. Midweek Programs: Wednesdays at 7pm – Midweek Adult Bible Study, Royal Rangers - a scouting program for boys; Wednesdays at 6:30pm HYM Hilton Youth Ministries at the Gate Youth Center, 62 East Avenue, Hilton. Journey together as we discover God’s Love and Purpose for our lives. Faith - Family - Friends - Fun - Freedom
1152 County Line Road, Hamlin, NY 14464. Church phone 585-6598459, email mortonbaptistchurch@yahoo.com. Pastor: Steven M Worrall, email pastorsteve712@gmail.com, cell 585-354-9779. Sunday Worship 10:30am. Sunday school is held during church service. Adult Bible Study is held on Wednesdays at noon, Choir practice at 4:30pm Wednesdays. Youth Group meets on Friday nights from 7 to 9pm. Our building is handicap accessible and visitors are welcome.
OGDEN PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
Our purpose is: “To equip ourselves and others to be disciples of Christ as we seek God’s will for our church and beyond.” Sunday worship is at 10AM live in our sanctuary, as well as livestreamed on Zoom and Facebook Live. Bible Studies, Youth Group, Sunday School and outreach are available to all. Contact the church for more information and for links: ogdenpresbyterian@gmail.com; www.ogdenpresbyterian.org; 585-3526802; 2400 South Union Street, Spencerport.
PARMA CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP CHURCH
39 Hovey Street, Hilton, (585) 615-6383, www.PCFMinistries.com, Facebook: Parma Christian Fellowship Church. Rev. Dr. Myke Merrill. Worship Services: Saturday 5:00PM, Sunday 10AM. Family Midweek: Wednesday
6:30PM – Kids Club, TurningPoint Teens, Adult Bible Discussion Group. Nursery School: Parma Kids Preschool and Child Care Center, 39 Hovey Street, Hilton. School Phone: (585) 392-5792.
PEARCE CHURCH
pearcechurch.org. 4322 Buffalo Road, North Chili, NY 14514. 585-5949488. Join us for worship! Saturday: 5pm. Sunday: 9:30am. Pearce 4 Kids Child Care Center, Pearce4kids.org, 585-594-1833. Handicapped Accessible.
THE POTTER’S HOUSE
CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP CHURCH
4756 Lake Road South, Suite 7, Brockport, NY 14420 Website: Brockportphchurch.com Phone: 585-943-1719
Services: Sunday at 10:30 am and 6 pm; Thursday at 7 pm.
SPENCERPORT ASSEMBLY OF GOD
We are located at 3940 Canal Road in Spencerport. We offer a warm welcome to all. Come join us as we seek the LORD through worship, prayer and Bible study. Sunday School is 9:30 AM, Sunday Worship is at 1030 AM. Enjoy a cup of coffee before service! Wednesday prayer meeting is 6:30 PM. Contact us at 585-352-5900. We are on Facebook; Email is SpencerportAG@gmail.com.
SPENCERPORT BIBLE CHURCH
1948 North Union Street, Spencerport. Phone: 585-352-1241 We have a new interim pastor! Pastor Domenic Danesi, of Rescue and Revive Ministries. We invite you to visit us Sunday mornings as we worship through music, studying the Bible, and fellowship with coffee and cookies. Our main worship service at 10:45am is family integrated - All are welcome to join. Adult Bible Studies starts at 9:30am. Wednesday: Bible Study over Zoom - 7pm. Visit our website or check out our Facebook page for more information. spencerportbiblechurch.org
SPENCERPORT FIRST CONGREGATIONAL
UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST
Promoting the Christian way of life through service and stewardship to the community and the world. Look for the white steeple at 65 Church Street in downtown, Spencerport NY 14559. (585) 352-3448. Rev. Michael Sloan. We provide worship, educational and mission opportunities for children, youth, and adults. Worship services are Sundays at 10am live on Facebook and on site in our sanctuary. Worship is followed by Coffee Hour in Fellowship Hall. Sunday School for ages 4 and up is also available during service. Handicap accessible. Email: info@spencerportucc. org. Website: www.spencerportucc.org. Facebook: Spencerport UCC.
3350 Union Street, North Chili, Parish Office: 594-1400. We are a welcoming Catholic community with a focus on Faith in God and Service to His people. Join us for Mass any Saturday at 4:30PM, Sunday at 10:00AM or weekdays on Tuesday and Wednesday at 9:00AM. All are welcome in this place! We have a gifted Music Ministry including a Choir, Folk Group and Contemporary Group as well as a committed Faith Formation program for our youth. We offer many events throughout the year for our congregation and the surrounding community designed to deepen our faith and serve our brothers and sisters in the Rochester area. Check out our website at https://www.stchristophersnchili.org and follow us on Facebook and Instagram for all the latest updates.
ST. GEORGE’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH
Follow Jesus, Build Community, Serve Others in Love. We welcome all to worship with us in warm fellowship in the Episcopal tradition of openness and caring. We are an ALL inclusive community with an open communion table. Please join us for Sunday worship at 10am. All services are both in-person and live-streamed online. We also offer a variety of Lenten and Advent programs, a Bible Study on Tuesdays, live music, Sunday School, semi-monthly Youth Group meetings and numerous other community building events. We are handicapped accessible. Follow us on Facebook, look for us on the web at www.stgeorgehilton.org, and join us for worship and fellowship at 635 Old Wilder Road, Hilton, NY (across from Kelly’s Apple Farm). Our pastor is the Rev. Greg Kremer, 585-392-4099.
Churches, to have your services listed or updated, please call 352-3411.
Pastor Chris Bode. 1107 Lake Road West Fork, Hamlin, NY 14464, 585-964-2550. Sunday Services: 8:30 AM & 11 AM; Adult Bible Class, Sunday School at 9:45 AM. To view Sunday Services or Devotions, go to our website: stjohnhamlin.org. “To KNOW Christ and to make Him KNOWN.”
St. John’s is a place to encounter Christ in the sacraments, in community and in the Scriptures through prayer, service, and fellowship. Join us for Holy Mass at 5pm Saturdays, or Sundays at 7:45am, 9:30am, and 11:15am. Daily Mass, Tuesdays, & Thursdays at 8am and Wednesdays & Fridays at 6:30pm. Mass 9am on 1st Saturdays. Confession Mondays & Wednesdays 5:30-6:00pm and Saturdays 3:454:30pm. Eucharistic Adoration Thursdays 1:00pm-6:00pm (Benediction at 5:50pm) & Sunday 1:30-4:30pm (Evening Prayer at 4:00pm, Benediction at 4:15pm). Many great opportunities to learn about the Holy Bible, and groups for families and children of all ages. We are located at 55 Martha Street, Spencerport, NY 14559. Visit our website at www. StJohnsChurchSpencerport.org. Email: sstjohnc@dor.org. Our Parochial Administrator is Fr. Sriram Sadhanala.
ST. LEO’S CATHOLIC CHURCH
110 Old Hojack Lane, Hilton, 392-2710, www.stleohilton.org. Fr. Joseph Catanise. Daily Mass is celebrated: Monday 5:30 PM; Tuesday-Thursday 8:30 AM; Friday Communion Service 8:30 AM. Every Wednesday: Eucharistic Adoration 9 AM to 8 PM. Weekend Schedule: Saturday Confession 3:30-4:30 PM; Rosary 4:30 PM; Mass 5 PM (live-streamed). Sunday: Mass 8 AM, 10:30 AM, 6 PM; Adult Bible Study 11:45 AM. First Saturday Mass at 8:30 AM. All are welcome. Handicapped accessible.
ST. MARY’S CHURCHST. MARk’S CHURCH
13 South Main Street, Holley16789 Kenmore Road, Kendall Parish Center – Holley 638-6718, www.stmarystmark.org.
Daily Mass: Tueday-Friday 8 AM at St. Mary’s (no Mass on Monday); St. Mary Vigil Mass 4 PM on Saturday; St. Mark Vigil Mass 5:30 PM on Saturday; Sunday Mass 10 AM at St. Mary’s.
ST. PAUL LUTHERAN CHURCH & SCHOOL
158 East Avenue, Hilton, NY 14468, 585-392-4000, www.stpaulhilton. org. Senior Pastor: Rev. Mark Ball – pastorball@stpaulhilton.org, office 585-392-4000. Worship Services: Saturday at 5pm; Sunday at 8:30am and 11am. Bible Studies: Kingdom Kids – Sunday at 9:45am; Adult Classes – Sunday at 9:45am; Ladies and Mens Bible Study – Thursdays at 10:30am. School: Meeting your child’s learning needs from age 2 through 8th grade. Call for a tour!
TRINITY LUTHERAN CHURCH & PRE-SCHOOL
191 Nichols Street (Rt. 31), Spencerport, NY 14559. Phone: 352-3143. Pastor Steve Shrum. Trinity’s Updated Worship Schedules starting Sunday, July 9th – Traditional service at 9:00AM; Full Contemporary service at 10:30AM with Children’s Church. Both worship services will be live streamed on YouTube. Visit our new website at www.TrinitySpencerport. org. Email: trinitylutheran191@gmail.com. ‘We are a Christ-centered church here to assist and rejuvenate the community through the guidance of the Holy Spirit. We are a people that will equip families to draw closer to the Lord.’
14 North Main Street, Churchville. A warm welcome awaits you at Union Church.Join us on Sunday mornings at 10 am, watch us live stream on Facebook, or find us on soundcloud.com/ucc-churchville. No matter where you are on your journey, you are welcome here. We are an open and affirming church and invite all. Food distribution for local families in need on the fourth Wednesday of each month from 4-5 pm. Look for our special events advertised throughout the year, or on our signboard at the front of the church. Call 293-1665 or stop by to talk with Pastor Bradley Klug any Wednesday 1-3 pm; e-mail us at unionucc@frontier.com or check our website at Churchvilleucc.com. Also like us on Facebook, and follow us on Twitter and Instagram. We would love to hear from you and/or have you worship together with us.
Each year the Monroe County 4-H program accepts applications for two different scholarship funds to support learning after high school. The 2023 cohort of students have successfully navigated through inperson, virtual, and hybrid studies and are ready to step into post-secondary education in the fall.
T he Norman V. ryan Scholarship is awarded to students who have demonstrated leadership and community service and are planning to enter a field of study or employment because of their 4-H activities and experiences. In 2023 one teen was chosen to receive the distinction of the ryan Scholarship, Clara Whilden.
Clara Whilden plans to pursue a degree in Occupational Therapy at Keuka College. Her 4-H Career began when she was a five-year-old Cloverbud and has always included service to others. Whilden shared, “4-H has taught me immeasurable life skills – like how to communicate and connect with others, and how to perfect the skill of public speaking. How to be kind, how to always help others, how to communicate with the world.” She also shared how 4-H has influenced her choice to pursue a career in Occupational Therapy. She said, “Occupational Therapy is all about helping people, and that’s the main thing we do in 4-H – helping people.”
The ralph S. Harper Scholarship chooses students planning to pursue careers in
Joseph Carroll of Hilton, was named to the 2023 spring quarter dean’s list at palmer College of Chiropractic’s Florida Campus in port Orange, Florida.
The following students have graduated from the university at Albany for the 2022-2023 academic year:
•Doralis Allen of Brockport, bachelor of arts, psychology
•Aaron Grimes of Churchville, bachelor of arts, emergency prep, homeland security and cybersecurity
•Sarah Engel of Hilton, bachelor of science, human development, cum laude
•Amber Altrieth of North Chili, doctor of philosophy, biology
•Emma Falk of Spencerport, master of arts, anthropology.
Ryan Donnelly of rochester, was named to the 2023 spring dean’s list at purchase College, purchase, New York. Donnelly is studying music: production.
Edward G. LaDuca of Spencerport, was named to the 2023 spring president’s list at SuNY Oswego. LaDuca is studying criminal justice.
agriculture, environment, home economics, or closely related fields. Awardees in 2023 are Miranda rose Lanzatella and Madina rahim.
Miranda rose Lanzatella participated in 4-H through the posh ponies 4-H Club and equine activities. Ms. Lanzatella will be pursuing post-secondary training in Welding and Metal Fabrication. Lanzatella shared that 4-H helped her become confident to try new things. She shared, “Initially welding started as just a small interest. It wasn’t until I went to MCC’s four week summer program that I learned that it was something I had a passion for.”
Miranda had a personal goal in 4-H to attend the National 4-H Horse roundup in Kentucky to participate in an educational contest called Hippology. Through hard work and persistence, this goal was achieved in 2022.
Madina rahim will be attending Nazar eth u niversity in the fall to pursue a degree in art. Madina served as a Teen Leader in the 4-H Cultivating Community program. In her scholarship application Madina shared, “As someone who came to America about a year ago, I can say that it is one of the first and most beautiful opportunities I have come across.” She also spoke to the sense of belonging that youth feel in 4-H, stating, “4-H taught me that I can stand on my own feet in this process, that no one judges anyone, on the contrary,
everyone is respectful and helpful to each other, patience, how to work with children, how to be a better leader.”
“It is a pleasure to watch each of these teen leaders grow and support others through their 4-H experiences. In reviewing applications and talking to these youth, the positive impact of their 4-H experiences is impactful. We wish them all the best as they navigate their future education and career goals and look forward to hearing about their successes,” shared Susan Coyle, Monroe County 4-H Team Leader.
The Monroe County 4-H program is offered through Cornell Cooperative Extension to the youth of Monroe County. 4-H is a worldwide youth development program open to all youth aged five to 19, who want to have fun, learn new skills, and explore the world. In return, youth who participate in 4-H find a supportive environment and opportunities for hands-on or “experiential” learning about things that interest them. Learn more about 4-H at http://monroe. cce.cornell.edu/4-h-youth-development. provided information
The following students were named to the 2023 spring dean’s list at SuNY Oswego:
•Paige A. Elliott of Brockport, geology
•Janelle Esler of Brockport, communication
•Jason K. Pittman of Spencerport, online business administration
•Sarah Skibickyj of rochester, journalism
•Christina Wessman of Brockport, political science
•Alek J. White of Brockport, computer science.
The following students were named to the 2023 president’s list at SuNY
Cortland:
•Alyssa Cusimano of Hilton (art studio)
•Riley Letta of Hilton, (psychology)
•Emily Marino of Hilton, (business economics)
•Amanda Nahas of Spencerport (study abroad student-other SuNY)
•Zachary Turlington of Hamlin (biochemistry)
•Charlotte Turner of Hilton (speech and hearing science).
The following students were named to the 2023 dean’s list at SuNY Cortland:
•Alexander Anderson of Spencerport, (exercise science)
•Giavanna Bivone of Spencerport, (business economics)
•Rebecca Bready of rochester, (childhood early childhood B6)
•Alyssa Cusimano of Hilton, (art studio)
•Elisabeth Daley of rochester, (speech and hearing science)
•Travis Firkins of Hilton, (media production)
•Finnegan Harvey of Brockport, (physical education major K-12)
•Kaitlyn Landers of Hilton (inclusive early child education (B-2))
•Riley Letta of Hilton, (psychology)
•Emily Marino of Hilton, (business economics)
•Alayna Miller of Hilton, (psychology)
•Layla Myers of Hamlin, (international studies)
•Amanda Nahas of Spencerport, (study abroad student-other SuNY)
•Logan Ralyea of Hilton, (business economics)
•Hannah Ricotta of Hilton, (childhood early childhood education B-6)
•Madison Tortora of rochester, (childhood early childhood education B-6)
•Zachary Turlington of Hamlin, (biochemistry)
•Charlotte Turner of Hilton, (speech and hearing science)
•Rianna Viavattene of rochester, (mathematics).
Maeghan May Kennard of Hamlin, graduated from Saint Michael’s College in May 2023 during the College’s 116th Commencement. Kennard was also named to the 2023 spring dean’s list and was inducted into several honors societies, pi Mu Epsilon and Delta Epsilon Sigma.