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The arrival of Nelson Collamer and family to Parma in

by David Crumb, Parma Hilton Historian

In celebrating the 200th anniversary of the Erie Canal this year, another family that came to Parma by way of the Erie was the Collamer family. They also had a road named for them, and several descendants still reside on Collamer Road. The family migrated to Parma between 1847 and 1848, when they left Ballston Spa, a suburb of Saratoga Springs, NY.

In reviewing the Collamer story authored by Richard Collamer Close and Joan Sullivan in 2007, it was noted that 27-year-old Nelson Collamer drove a team of horses from Troy, New York (near Albany), to Parma in 1848. He had placed his wife, Hannah, and three small children, John B., aged 5, Luther, aged 4, and William, a baby, on an Erie Canal packet boat at Troy.

Nelson, with his team and wagon most likely laden with tools and other necessary supplies, preceded them to their destination of disembarkation at Spencerport. The canal trip took a month.

They had heard of the rich plains bordering the southern shore of Lake Ontario. Their first farm was located on the south side of Curtis Road, near Braddock Bay. Unfortunately, mosquitoes infested the area in the summertime, and Hannah contracted Malaria. Soon after, they relocated inland to a farm on a road that was later named Collamer Road after them. The family has lived there for several generations, and the old homestead still stands at 180 Collamer Road. It is now owned by Mr. and Mrs. Cameron Knaub who are restoring the home.

As their story unfolds, one day, Nelson went to Rochester to attend a horticultural show and returned home with a few fruit trees. His wife was pleased and suggested he return for more, which he did. That was the beginning of the Collamer fruit farm. As they grew up, sons John B. and Luther were involved in planting many orchards. It was noted in Shirley Husted’s book, Parma N.Y, The Hub of the Universe, that in 1859, the Collamer and Tenny families set out the first commercial apple orchards in Western NY, located on their respective Collamer Road farms.

Both Hannah and Nelson passed away in the 1860s, but sons John, Luther, and William were well-educated and experienced as orchardists. They all acquired separate farms. John B. purchased the homestead farm, and Luther bought a hilltop farm on Curtis Road (recently known as the Gioia farm and presently as Zigler’s).

William acquired a farm on Parma Hamlin Townline Road.

In 1876, the Rome, Watertown & Ogdensburg Railroad opened along the lakeshore, and quickly, new markets opened, and business opportunities abounded. As luck would have it, the railroad cut through the south end of Collamer land. A cold storage was built by the tracks in 1906 and a railroad siding was constructed next to the building. The location became known as Collamer Siding. The cold storage was used to store, process, and ship fruit, but predominantly apples. John planted many

but the

famous for was the Twenty Ounce apple, which later was perfected into the Collamer Apple and is featured on page 37 in Volume 2 of Apples of New York, published by Cornell University in 1905. The Collamer was a very large apple with a pink blush that made great pies and applesauce.

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apple varieties,

one that the family became

The original Collamer homestead at 180 Collamer Road circa 1880. It was built by Nelson Collamer and completed in 1866.

180 Collamer Road after remodeling 1890s.

The Collamer Apple from Apples of New York Volume II, published in 1905 by Cornell University.

Nelson E. and Hannah Mary Brill Collamer circa 1860.

John B. Collamer

The arrival of Nelson Collamer and family to Parma in 1848

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Luther, on his hilltop farm on Curtis Road, was known for his Greening and Baldwin apples.

John B. Collamer died in 1906, and his sons, Eugene and George, took over the farm and added additional acreage. Later, their sons Stuart, John, Warren, and George took over, successively running the business. From 1910 to 1960, Parma was covered in apple, cherry, peach, and other fruit trees. In the spring, the land bloomed with blossoms for a few weeks, and there was a bountiful harvest in the fall. Being near Lake Ontario had its advantages in addition to fertile soil. The long spring protected the trees from early frost, and the long fall allowed for an extended growing period and harvest. A major catastrophe occurred in 1934 when an early December freeze dropped temperatures to 32° below zero before the sap had gone to the roots of the trees. Old-timers recalled hearing the sharp cracks, sounding like gunshots,

death notices

Jean Martin Brooks

of the trunks splitting in the midnight hours. More than half of the trees in Parma were destroyed. Old orchards were taken out and new trees planted, but it was never the same. Today, Parma is fortunate to have a few orchards left, but most agricultural land is now used for cash crops.

There are still Collamer descendants who enjoy the legacy of their ancestors. Susan Collamer Toal still resides on Collamer Road. She and other Collamer cousins often reminisce about their years growing up on Collamer Road and remember the brisk apple business of the 1940s, ‘50s, and

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April 15, 1927 – August 8, 2025 Brockport, NY – Jean Martin Brooks, age 98 passed away on August 8, 2025 after battling Alzheimer’s disease for several years. Jean Marie Wahl was born in Rochester, NY, the daughter of Herbert P. and Mildred M. (Staub) Wahl. In recent years she would recall her growing up on West Avenue in Rochester. Jean graduated from Nazareth Academy and attended the Eastman School of Music. She went on to receive her bachelor’s degree from Syracuse University in Music.

Jean was an accomplished musician known for her beautiful singing voice and her amazing organ and piano playing. Jean retired after playing the organ for church services, weddings, and funerals for over 65 years at the Nativity of the BVM Church and many other churches when asked to. In retirement she continued to entertain her friends and family playing the piano.

Jean loved to travel the world over. Australia, Hawaii, Germany, Africa, Ireland and much of the United States to name some of her favorite places. She was always ready for an adventure as was evidenced when she returned from a trip to Costa Rica regaling us with stories of her ride on a Zip Line through the jungle, and many more.

She somehow balanced motherhood with several jobs as her kids were growing up. The most memorable was when she and her then husband, Jerome took over the local Tastee Freez on Route 31 in 1964. She continued to run it with her nine children after the passing of Jerome in 1971. She sold the business in 1978. Jean taught piano and music at Nativity School in addition to private lessons in the home. She worked for the Dynacolor factory in town on the overnight shift for a period of time. And, she became involved in local politics. She first served on the Planning Board for the Village of Brockport. She ran for Sweden Town Justice before being elected to the Town Board. After many years on the Board she was elected Town Supervisor where she oversaw many major projects with the Board including the construction and introduction of the Sweden Senior Center on State Street for local seniors.

Jean is survived by all of her nine children and their spouses: Michael (Diane) Martin, Maureen Martin, Jerome (Jacqueline) Martin, Patrick (Thomas Sinacola) Martin, Christopher Martin, Mary (William) Davis, Anne (David) Sabo, Colin (Gail) Martin and Joseph (Cathy) Martin in addition to her many beloved grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Calling hours were held at Fowler Funeral Home, 340 West Avenue, Brockport on Friday, August 15, 2025. Jean’s Mass of Catholic Burial was held at Nativity of the BVM Church on Saturday, August 16, 2025. Interment at Mt. Olivet Cemetery on Canal Road in Brockport where she was laid to rest next to her husband, Jerome, Sr.

In lieu of flowers, a memorial contribution may be made online to the Alzheimer’s Association of Rochester 200 Meridian Centre Blvd Suite 110, Rochester, NY 14618. The family would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to the staff at Evergreen Place Assisted Living and at Cottage Grove Memory Care for their assistance during our Mother’s final years.

•Allen, Mark H., died August 10, 2025. He was predeceased by his mother, Sharon Plank Allen, his father-in-law Edward Gereau and niece Ashley Poulton. He is survived by his loving wife of 34 years, Jodi Gereau-Allen, and sons Matthew and Noah, his father Donald (Elaine), and his brothers Christopher (Tracey), Corey (Rebecca), and nephews: Tyler, Neil, Evan, Luke, and niece Brooke Allen; his mother-in-law Evelyn Gereau, sisters-in-law Jacqueline (Wayne) Poulton, Nicole (Wayne) Struble, nephew Justin (Shayna) Poulton, nieces Melanie Donahue, Gabriell (Taetum) Gereau, Kirsten (Zac) Struble and a great nephew and nieces. Mark was a dedicated volunteer with both of his sons’ Boy Scout troops and soccer teams, and was an avid hunter and fisherman. He was an extremely talented artist and woodworker. A Memorial Celebration of life will be held at a later date in Mark’s honor. Arrangements entrusted to Fowler Funeral Home, Brockport.

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•Stewart, Thomas V. “Tom,” died August 1, 2025. He was born on September 1, 1944, in Rochester, the eldest son of the late Thomas and Mary Stewart. Tom grew up in the Gates area, and after high school, he served in the U.S. Air Force. Tom could fix anything with a motor. His mechanical skills and passion for classic cars led him to establish Flathead Sales and Service, an antique automobile restoration business that earned worldwide recognition. Renowned for his meticulous attention to detail, particularly in the restoration of Model Ts and Model As, he restored vehicles for customers across the globe. He also had a great love of airplanes and was an accomplished pilot. Thomas owned several airplanes and even had his own private airfield. He was a committed member of the Genesee Pilots Association, The Quiet Birdmen (Q.B. Club), The Horseless Carriage Club of America, and the V8 Club. Thomas shared 32 devoted years with his loving partner, Mary L. Gifaldi, embracing her children and several grandchildren as part of his family.

A celebration of his life will be held at a later date to be determined.

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•Klafehn, Sue Seaman, died August 11, 2025, at age 83. A beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, Sue was predeceased by her parents, Raymond Seaman and Marion Scutt Seaman.

Sue is survived by her beloved husband of 61 years, Larry Klafehn; and her sons, Michael (Jennifer) Klafehn and David Klafehn; her grandson, who was her pride and joy, Jason Klafehn; her dear sister, Patricia Suhr; her niece, Amy (Steve) Barrett and nephew, Todd Suhr; her great-niece, Abby and great-nephew, Brandon; and her sister-in-law, Carol Klafehn and nephew, Joseph Klafehn. Sue was an active member of St. John Lutheran Church, Hamlin.

A Memorial Service will be held August 16, 2025 at 11 a.m. at St. John Lutheran Church, Hamlin, followed by a luncheon in the church gymnasium. Interment will be held at a later date in Lakeside Cemetery. Donations can be made to St. John Lutheran Church, 1107 Lake Rd N., Hamlin, NY 14464 in her memory. Arrangements entrusted to Thomas E. Burger Funeral Home, Hilton.

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•Villa, LaNette C., died August 7, 2025, at age 78, LaNette was a devoted mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend who lived her life with love, warmth, and a spirit of adventure. She was predeceased by her beloved husband, Ralph Villa, earlier this year, and by her son, Neil, in 2003. She is survived by her sons, William Czerniak, William (Gloria) Villa, and Ralph Villa III; her 10 cherished grandchildren; and 13 adored great-grandchildren. LaNette dedicated many years of service working for the Monroe County DMV and Eastman Kodak. She and her husband shared a love of the open road, often traveling together on their Harley-Davidson motorcycle trike.

A Memorial Mass will be held August 30, 2025 at 10 a.m. at St. Leo the Great Catholic Church, Hilton. Entombment will follow at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Donations can be made to Mr. Grey’s Strays, 18 East Avenue, Brockport 14420 in her memory. Arrangements entrusted to Thomas E. Burger Funeral Home, Hilton.

‘60s. Richard Collamer Close of Florida produced an excellent history of the

from which I obtained much information for

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•Rudolph H. “Rudy” Kludt, age 93, died August 11, 2025 in United Memorial Medical Center. He was born February 25, 1932 in Albion to Otto and Mary (Schroeder) Kludt and was a life-long resident of this area. Rudy was Co-Founder of Kludt Brothers Farm, a lifetime member of Concordia Lutheran Church in Kendall, a Life-Member/Director/and Commissioner of the Kendall Fire Department, a long-time member of the Kendall Lions Club, a life member of the Albion Lodge #1006 BPO Elks, and a member of numerous Agricultural Organizations. He was also an avid golfer and was still going to work and farming up until he entered the hospital only a couple weeks ago. Mr. Kludt was predeceased by his brother Harold Kludt and his sister Margaret Koza. He is survived by his wife Barbara, his children: Margy (Russ) Merle of FL, Karen (John) Cole of Kendall, Michael (Julie) Kludt of Kendall, his grandchildren: Sean (Stephanie), Jacob, Lauren (Justino), Jenny (Catie), Alyssa (Garrett), Andrew (Jessica), Philip (Jourdan), his great-grandchildren: Brooke, Max, Leo, Declan, Gavin, Eloise, Josie, Willow, Tanner, Chase, Weston as well as several nieces and nephews.

The family will receive friends Saturday, August 16 from 3 to 6 p.m. at the Christopher Mitchell Funeral Home, 16650 State Rt. 31-Holley. Family and friends are invited to attend Rudy’s Funeral Service August 17 at 1 p.m. in Concordia Lutheran Church, 1769 Kendall Rd., Kendall 14476. Private interment will take place in West Kendall Cemetery at the convenience of the family. Memorials can be made to the Concordia Lutheran Church General Fund at the address above or the Kendall Fire Department, 1879 Kendall Road, Kendall 14476.

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•Pingleton, Nancy R., died August 11, 2025 at age 94. She was the beloved wife of the late Jeremy Pingleton. She was predeceased by her parents, Charles and Irene Connor, as well as several siblings, Donald Connor, Mary (Joseph) Polimeni, Marge (Angelo) Brigandi, Kate (Charles) Wilkins, and Annie (Robert) Bilodeau. She is survived by her loving children, Bryan (Dianna VerWeire) Pingleton and Collin Pingleton; her sister-in-law, Patricia Connor; and many nieces and nephews. A dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse, Nancy served for many years at Rochester General Hospital. She also worked for the Dept. of Labor for NYS. Interment and Graveside Service will be held at 10 a.m. August 16, 2025 in Riverside Cemetery. Memorial contributions can be made in Nancy’s name to a charity of one’s choice. Arrangements entrusted to Thomas E. Burger Funeral Home, Hilton.

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•Alderson, James W. “Jim,” died August 9, 2025, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend after a long and courageous battle with cancer, surrounded by his family. He was predeceased by his father, James; mother, Joan; and stepfather, George. Jim is survived by his devoted wife, Janice M. Alderson; his children, James (TuLee) Alderson, Christopher (Michelle) Hyde, Erik (Rebecca) Hyde, and Krystal (Dave) Alderson; and his treasured grandchildren, Jaysn, Olivia, Patrick, Janzen, Lilianna, Kayley, Colin, Vivienna, Beckham, Zackary, and David; loving in-laws and cousins.

A Celebration of Jim’s Life was held August 15 at First Bible Baptist Church, Hilton. Arrangements entrusted to Walker Brothers Funeral Home, Spencerport.

•Ruhl, Russell R., 80, passed away on August 13, 2025, at 11:47 a.m. at Unity Hospital in Rochester, NY, surrounded by friends and family. He served as Chief of Police for the Town of Ogden, was a veteran of the U.S. Army and National Guard, and proudly served in the Gulf War. He is survived by his wife, Joan A. Ruhl; his brother, Rodger Ruhl, and sisterin-law, Susan Hart Ruhl; his son, Rob Ruhl; and grandsons, Jack and Will Ruhl.

Donations can be made to Ogden Special Police, c/o Chief Peter Zambuto, Town of Ogden, 269 Ogden Center Rd., Spencerport, NY 14559. Arrangements entrusted to Walker Brothers Funeral Home, Spencerport.

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Sign identifying Collamer Siding along the Rome, Watertown & Ogdensburg Railroad just west of Hilton.

Collamer family,

this article.

Photos provided by the Parma Hilton Historian’s Office

Rochester in the running to be named Best Place to Visit this Fall

Community support can help Rochester take the top spot Rochester, N.Y. has been selected as a finalist in USA Today’s 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards for “Best Places to Visit This Fall,” positioning Rochester among the nation’s premier autumn destinations.

The recognition highlights Rochester’s fall appeal and unique seasonal activities, including apple picking, seasonal celebrations, outdoor recreation and leaf peeping. Hiking and biking trails including the Genesee Riverway Trail and Erie Canalway Trail are also recognized in the nomination.

“Being named a finalist in the USA Today 10Best awards is an incredible honor that showcases Rochester’s appeal as a destination during one of our most beautiful seasons,” said Don Jeffries, President & CEO, Visit Rochester. “From stunning fall colors, seasonal events and festivals, to exploring local farms, and visiting our award-winning attractions and restaurants, autumn is an outstanding time of year to visit the Flower City.”

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In order to be named the Best Place to Visit this Fall, Rochester needs your vote. Vote online once per day at https://10best.usatoday.com/awards/ rochester-new-york/ now through September 8, 2025.

National awards and recognition, such as this honor from 10Best, can directly correlate to an increase in interest and visitation for a destination. An increase in visitation leads to enhanced visitor spending and economic impact for the tourism and hospitality industry. Currently the economic impact of the tourism and hospitality industry in Monroe County is nearly $1.5 billion (Source: Tourism Economics) and is responsible for more than 18,000 jobs. Provided information

Angels of Mercy to host Denim & Diamonds fundraiser

Angels of Mercy (AOM) will host a community fundraising event, *Shine with Hope* Denim & Diamonds, on September 13, 6 to 10 p.m., at Eagle Vale Golf Club in Fairport. Featuring iHeart Media/WHAM 1180 Radio’s Joe Lomonaco as Master of Ceremonies, AOM’s celebrated annual event will feature a buffet dinner with dessert, dancing with DJ Mark from Silver Streak, and fun for all – including auctions and raffles. Attendees will also learn about how AOM helps transform lives through their Butterfly Boutique, Dress a Girl Around The World, and Anti-Human Trafficking Education Events.

Get tickets today by visiting www. angelsofmercynewyork.org, and support Angels of Mercy’s many programs to protect, educate, and empower women in need.

Those interested in sponsorship opportunities may reach out via the Angels of Mercy website or call 585730-4556.

Angels of Mercy is a nonprofit organization based in Rochester. AOM’s programs protect, educate, and empower women and girls facing domestic violence, human trafficking, and similar life-controlling issues. Provided information

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•The Radio Control Club of Rochester offers free training for anyone that would like to learn how to fly radio controlled model airplanes. The club will supply the plane and two transmitters that are connected. This is hands-on and you will fly a plane in a safe and controlled environment at the club’s model airplane flying field in Northampton Park. Training is offered every Tuesday from May through September beginning at 4 p.m. Check https://www.rccr1957.com/beginning/training. html or the club’s Facebook page for notices about weather-related cancellations.

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•Lakeview Community Church, 30 Long Pond Road (near Edgemere Drive), is collecting cans of baked beans or pork and beans for the Greece Ecumenical Food Shelf on Saturday, August 30, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

•Aurora House Comfort Care Home has introduced a new Circle of Care monthly giving program. A consistent monthly contribution, no matter the size, helps sustain Aurora House in its mission to offer exceptional end-of-life care. Learn more at https://aurorahousewmc.com/circle-of-care/.

Events & Entertainment

•The Gates Historical Society will hold a concert by the Keystone Police Pipes & Drums group on Sunday, August 17 at 2 p.m. at the historic Hinchey Homestead, 634 Hinchey Road. This is a free concert. Tours of the House and grounds will be available from 1 to 4 p.m.

•Euchre at Harvey C. Noone Post #954 American Legion, 6444 Buffalo Road, Churchville, every third Thursday of the month at 6:30 p.m. Arrive by 6 p.m. to secure a seat for individual play. Contact Tish Juergens at levans14428@yahoo.com with any questions.

•Chili Senior Center presents a free, indoor Summer Concert Series on Monday evenings from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at 3237 Chili Avenue, Rochester. Ginny and the Gents performs August 18.

•Town of Gates Farmers Market is held the first and third Sunday of the month (August 17) from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Gates Town Hall, 1605 Buffalo Road, Rochester. Features farmers, food trucks, and crafts.

•Brockport Summer Serenades concerts are Thursday evenings at Brockport’s Welcome Center, 11 Water Street. Rain location is St. Luke’s Episcopal Church. Rochester Metropolitan Jazz Orchestra performs on August 21 at 6:30 p.m. For information, visit www.brockportny.org or call 637-5300.

•Village of Holley Canal Concert Series is held on Friday evenings from 6 to 8 p.m. at Holley Canal Park, 29 East Avenue, Holley. Free. Greg Stanton performs August 22.

•Spencerport’s Music on the Canal concert series is held rain or shine on Sunday evenings from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Gazebo. Admission is free. Bring a lawn chair. August 24 performance by Mambo Kings: (Afro-Cuban Rhythms & Jazz Improv).

•Wegmans Concerts by the Shore are Wednesdays at 7 p.m. at Ontario Beach Park, Rochester. Free admission. August 20 performance by Allegro (premier party band).

•The Village of Brockport presents Inclusive Kayaking and Cycling Guided Excursions through the On the Canals program all summer long. Trips begin at the Brockport Welcome Center, 11 Water Street. Reservations are required. Visit onthecanals.com and look under Western New York Adventures for details and to make reservations.

•“Hot Jazz, Cool Summer” concert by the Laura Dubin Trio on Sunday, August 24, 1 p.m., at Parma Greece United Church of Christ, 1211 Manitou Road, Hilton.

•The North Chili Farmers Market is open Saturdays through October 25, 8 a.m. to noon, at the United Methodist Church of North Chili, 2200 Westside Drive (at Buffalo Road). Go to northchiliumc.org/farmers-market for information.

•The Brockport Farmers Market is open Sundays, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., through October 19, on Main Street. Shop for fresh farm market produce, baked goods, earth-friendly goods, and crafts.

•Irondequoit Arts & Music Festival is Saturday, August 30, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., at I-Square, 400 Bakers Park, Rochester. The event includes live performances, crafters and vendors and is denoted as fun for the whole family. Award-winning Canadian rock quartet, Rose Cora Perry & The Truth Untold will be performing on the main stage at 4 p.m. as part of their “Phoenix Rising”

•Doing Hard Things My Way Virtual 5K will be held from August 24 through August 30 to benefit Cerebral Palsy Strong. This event is inspired by Hilton resident Chad Williams, a runner and adaptive athlete with cerebral palsy. Register by August 23 at https://runsignup.com/Race/NY/Hilton/ DoingHardThingsMyWay5K ($27.50). Complete a 5K anywhere during race week and log your results.

•Friends of the Greece Public Library are sponsoring a Used Book Sale on Saturday, August 23, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Buckman’s Plaza Lower Level, 2590 West Ridge Road. Selections include: children’s books, non-fiction, fiction, mystery, adventure, romance, and more. Cash only. Please bring your own bag.

•Mainly Books is holding a summer sale of books by prolific authors, buy one get one free. There are over a dozen authors listed in the window display and books scattered around the store. Mix and match. Authors may change as books are sold. Store hours: Monday/Wednesday/Friday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Tuesday/Thursday 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Note longer hours on Thursdays.

•The Edelman-Gardner Cancer Research Foundation and sponsor Fitness Warehouse present the 4th annual Time Machine Music Festival on September 6 from 1 to 6 p.m. at the Hilton Exempt Club/Party House. Bands scheduled to perform are Yacht Club, Sandra Naro Band, and AJ Hilton featuring Don Mancuso. There will also be 50/50 drawings and raffles, food trucks, and a cash bar. Tickets are $20 per adult, $10 for those under 21, and will be sold at the door and online at http:/ www.showtix4u.com/events/Egcrf.

•Angels of Mercy hosts *SHINE WITH HOPE* Denim & Diamonds, on September 13, 6 to 10 p.m., at Eagle Vale Golf Club in Fairport. Featuring iHeart Media / WHAM 1180 Radio’s Joe Lomonaco as Master of Ceremonies, the event includes a buffet dinner with dessert, dancing with DJ Mark from Silver Streak, auctions, and raffles. Get tickets by visiting www.angelsofmercynewyork.org, and support Angels of Mercy’s many programs to protect, educate, and empower women and in need.

•Spencerport Varsity Baseball is holding its annual Golf Tournament on Sunday, September 14, at Timber Ridge Golf Club, 7061 West Ridge Road, Brockport. Registration/check-in begins at noon with a shotgun start at 1 p.m. Cost includes lunch, dinner, and 18 holes with cart. For information and online registration, go to https://birdease.com/ spencerportbaseballgolf. Registration closes September 1 or when full. Email shsbaseballgolftournament@gmail.com with questions or if unable to register online.

Government Meetings

•Assemblyman Steve Hawley is holding mobile office hours to assist constituents with their concerns. Hours at his Genesee County Satellite Office, 420 East Main Street, Batavia, are: August 20, 1:30 to 5 p.m.; and August 27, noon to 5 p.m. Call 585-345-9910 for information.

•Brockport: Village Board – August 18, 7 p.m., at 49 State Street.

•Clarendon: Town Board – August 19, 7 p.m., at 16385 Church Street.

•Clarkson: Planning Board – August 19, 6 p.m.; Zoning Board – August 20, 7 p.m., at 3710 Lake Road.

•Hamlin: Zoning Board – August 18, 7 p.m.

•Parma: Town Board – August 19, 6:30 p.m.; Planning Board – August 18, 7 p.m.; Zoning Board of Appeals – August 20, 7 p.m., at 1300 Hilton Parma Corners Road.

•Spencerport: Zoning Board – August 21, 7 p.m., 27 West Avenue.

Health/Help

•The Hilton Community Clothes Closet, located in the basement of Hilton Baptist Church, 50 Lake Avenue, is open Tuesdays from 9 to 11:30 a.m., the first Thursday of the month from 5 to 7 p.m., and the third Saturday of the month from 9 to 11 a.m. Everything is free and there are no residency or financial requirements. Email Hilton.Clothing. Closet@gmail.com with any questions.

•The Monroe Mental Health App provides essential mental and behavioral health information to Monroe County residents. It features acute and outpatient resources, suicide prevention services, and Narcan information and training. Users can also create their own safety plan with actionable steps for harm reduction. Download from your app store or visit https://www.monroecounty.gov/mh for information.

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

•The Parkinson’s Foundation offers a variety of free virtual programs – including Mindfulness Mondays, Wellness Wednesdays, Fitness Fridays, and more – for those with Parkinson’s Disease. Visit https://www.parkinson.org/resources-support/events for information and to register.

•The Gates Historical Society’s August program will be held Monday, August 18, at 7 p.m. in the Gates Town Hall Annex. Tom Netherington, Vietnam Veteran, will present a program entitled “The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly,” in which he will share about his experiences in Vietnam and working on the Apollo 11 and 12 recoveries. This program is free and the facilities are handicapped accessible.

•“Young Lion of the West” Erie Canal historical presentation by Dan Cody on Wednesday, August 20, 7 p.m., at Parma Greece United Church of Christ, 1211 Manitou Road, Hilton.

•Free tour of Kendall’s Greenwood Cemetery, 16670 Roosevelt Highway, on August 24 at 6 p.m.

•The Orleans County Historical Association is hosting a presentation on “Orleans County Fruit Culture as Living History” with Amy Machamer, owner of Hurd Orchards, on August 27, 7 p.m., at the Gaines Basin Road Cobblestone Schoolhouse, 3286 Gaines Basin Road, Albion.

Library Programs

•The Hamlin Public Library is open Mondays/ Wednesdays from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Tuesdays/Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Fridays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. For the full calendar of summer events, visit the library’s website or Facebook page. Register for programs online through the library calendar at https://calendar.libraryweb.org/calendar/Hamlin.

•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.; closed Saturdays in August. For program information, go to newmanrigalibrary.org, call 2932009, or visit the library’s Facebook page.

•The Ogden Farmers’ Library, 269 Ogden Center Road, Spencerport, is open Monday 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Tuesday through Thursday 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (every third Friday opening at 10 a.m.), closed Saturdays in August. Events: Presentation: Create a Card for Erie Canal’s 200th Birthday – August 22 at 2 p.m.; Presentation: Construction Of The Roc Aqueduct – August 25 at 6:30 p.m.; NonFiction Book Club – reading Soil September 5 at 1 p.m. Call 585-617-6181 to register. Find kids and teen events at ogdenfarmerslibrary.org.

•Parma Public Library, 7 West Avenue, Hilton is holding the following events (no registration unless indicated): Genealogy 101: An Introduction to Finding Your Ancestors – Friday, August 22, 2 to 3 p.m., registration appreciated. Learn about basic genealogical research and practice deciphering primary sources and locating a variety of family records including census, military, newspaper, and immigration documents. Early Childhood Music Class – Tuesday, August 26, 10:30 to 11 a.m. Alicia from Roberts Community Music School will bring songs, movement, books, and instruments. This program is geared towards children aged 0-4 with their caregivers, but siblings are welcome to join. Set In Stone: The History of Cobblestone Architecture & Its New York Ties – Tuesday, August 26, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., please register. Douglas Farley, director of The Cobblestone Society located in Albion (Orleans County), will present a program detailing the fascinating story of how early WNY pioneers used Ice Age cast offs to create a regional cobblestone architectural trend that is still seen today. The library will be closed on Saturday, August 30. For information, call 392-8350 or visit www.parmapubliclibrary.org.

•The Seymour Library, 161 East Avenue, Brockport, runs programs for patrons of all ages. For the complete schedule and additional information, visit seymourlibraryweb.org or call 637-1050. Some programs require advance registration.

Meetings

•Brockport Fire District meets the first and third Monday of the month (August 18), 6 p.m., at Station #3, 191 West Avenue, Brockport.

•The Hamlin Lions Club meets every first and third Tuesday, 6 p.m., at the Farmers Table, 1700 Lake Road, Hamlin. Call President Lion Randy Paap at 585-370-4420 to find out how you can get involved.

•Hamlin Morton Walker Board of Fire Commissioners holds a regular business meeting on the third Monday of the month (August 18). All meetings are held at the Hamlin Morton Walker Fire District Building, 1521 Lake Road, Hamlin.

•Hilton Garden Club meets the third Thursday of the month (August 21) at 7 p.m. at Hilton Baptist Church, 50 Lake Avenue, Hilton. Everyone is welcome. For more information, contact Colleen at 225-7004 or Carrie at 733-6875.

School Boards

•Brockport Central School Board of Education meets Tuesday, August 19, 5 p.m., in the District Office Board Room. Updated information at www. bcs1.org.

Seniors

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

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North Chili resident releases first fiction novel

by Joanne Michielsen

William Roushey, Jr., of North Chili, has previously published two non-fiction works, but his latest book, The Race Against Time , is his first foray into fiction. Well, sort of. Though fictionalized, Roushey says approximately 90% of the story is true, and the remaining 10% has at least an element of truth to it.

“My wife (Patty) and I recently retired. I wanted to give her a gift to remember us by, so I chose the gift of a story,” Roushey said. “I quickly realized that I couldn’t tell the story of us without telling the story of my cross country running experience that year (1979). The two stories were so intertwined.”

In the novel, Carson, a college senior with a checkered past, returns to his Christian university in 1979, determined to make his final year count. When a quirky friend challenges him to join the cross-country team, Carson surprises himself—and everyone else—by saying yes. As the season unfolds Carson is introduced to Paige, a freshman nursing student. The two of them embark on a stormy relationship filled with twists and turns. Unexpected humor is injected into the story by the antics of Carson and his roommate, Mr. Trees, as they attempt to make the last year of their college experience memorable.

What begins as a last-ditch bid for a varsity letter becomes a life-changing journey of perseverance, purpose, and spiritual renewal.

Though the Christian university in the novel isn’t named, those familiar with Roberts Wesleyan may notice some similarities. As alumni, Bill said, “My wife and I have tremendous love for that institution.”

Most of the story takes place either on campus or at a cross country meet at one of the area colleges.

“Anyone who is familiar with Roberts will recognize the buildings even though I renamed them,” he said. “I did reference ‘the pit’ where varsity basketball games were played over a half century ago and the dorms students call the ‘quads.’”

Roushey used fictional names for all of the characters as the story happened 45 years ago and he wanted to be free from any social constraints. “My wife chose to name me ‘Carson’ in the story, probably because it is similar to her father’s name. I chose the name ‘Paige’ for her because I’ve always wanted to call her that,” he said.

Road names mentioned in the novel have also been altered, but Roushey says, “It doesn’t take much thinking to figure that Main Street is Buffalo Road, Vine Street is Orchard Street, or that Townline Drive is in fact Westside Drive.”

Some real places are named, like area colleges and a favorite hang-out: HoJo’s. “We called it that because those were the only four letters lit up on the Howard Johnson’s sign,” Bill said. “The establishment was on Buffalo Road in Gates at the 490 exit next to Abbott’s Ice Cream. Students went there a lot back in the day because it was open 24 hours. It was usually a good place to cram for an exam.”

Roushey’s first book, Junior’s Hope: A memoir of a Father’s Son, was written as a tribute to his

The Edelman-Gardner Cancer Research Foundation and sponsor Fitness Warehouse will present the 4th annual Time Machine Music Festival on September 6 from 1 to 6 p.m. at the Hilton Exempt Club/Party House. Bands scheduled to perform are Yacht Club, Sandra Naro Band, and AJ Hilton featuring Don Mancuso. There will be 50/50 drawings and raffles. Food trucks and a cash bar will also be available. Tickets are $20 per adult, $10 for those

deceased father. It was while chronicling his father’s battle with prostate cancer that Bill discovered his love for writing. His second book, When the Dogs Bark, explored the spiritual connection Roushey shared with the canines in his life.

“I’ve always wanted to try my hand at writing historical fiction,” Roushey said, noting his interest in genealogy and family history. “I guess you could say this book was an audition of sorts for that genre since it is set in 1979. I was quite surprised at how quickly the manuscript came together.”

He worked with his former cross country coach, Craig Hayward, on the running sequences. “In this case, writing fiction gave me the freedom to dramatize the events a little as they unfolded,” Roushey noted.

Bill says he loved writing this nostalgic and heartfelt story that explores friendship, faith, unexpected love, and the pressure to outrun regret. “Because of the editing and typesetting processes you have to go through, I’ve read it over a dozen times and I still get emotional reading the dialog between Carson and Paige,” he said.

As for his future writing plans, Roushey noted that there is a possibility for a sequel to The Race Against Time. “Only half of the story has been told. With the help of my editor, we reworded some of the last chapter to allow for that possibility.” He added, “Another possibility is a series of historical fiction novels chronicling the adventures of my ancestors from their Viking beginnings to their settlement in the Germanic states and their eventual immigration to America before the start of the Revolutionary War.”

The Race Against Time and When the Dogs Bark are both available locally at Lift Bridge Book Shop, 45 Main Street, Brockport. The author will be signing books at Lift Bridge on Sunday, September 7, from 10 a.m. to noon.

For more information on Bill Roushey, visit http:// www.authorbillroushey.com.

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William Roushey, Jr. Provided photo.

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Local author to hold book signing at Lift Bridge

Local author, Joellen B. Schwallie, will be signing copies of her new historical fiction novel, Glimpsing Through Threads, at Lift Bridge Book Shop on Saturday, August 23, from noon to 2 p.m. Joellen grew up in Brockport, so she is very excited about the opportunity to have her book signing at Lift Bridge. In fact, Lift Bridge Book Shop can be found within the last few pages of the epilogue, with a touch of supernatural intrigue taking place right before its doors.

This is a story of an Irish family that begins in 1855 as their matriarch leaves Ireland following the potato famine to move to the United States. Opinions, expressions, humor, and language change and evolve with time as the family

Governor Kathy Hochul visited Spencerport on August 8 for a roundtable with Finger Lakes region school leaders, parents and students to highlight their plans for implementing bell-to-bell smartphone restrictions when school resumes this fall. The roundtable included representatives of Monroe-2 Orleans BOCES, Rochester City School District, Greece Central School District, Holley Central School District and Spencerport Central School District — all of whom have already finalized their distraction-free policy. The event is one of several roundtable roundtables being held by the Governor throughout the state before the start of school.

As of the meeting, nearly 950 public school districts, charter schools and BOCES across New York State had submitted their distraction-free policy to State education officials — representing 86 percent of the 1,098 total districts and schools covered by the requirement. Additional districts and schools are expected to finalize their policy in the coming days at upcoming school board meetings scheduled for August.

The Distraction-Free Schools law signed by Governor Hochul requires bell-to-bell smartphone restrictions in K-12 school districts statewide, starting this fall for the 2025-2026 school year. Her policy creates a statewide standard for distraction-free schools in New York including:

•Prohibiting unsanctioned use of smartphones and other internet-enabled personal devices on school grounds in K-12 schools for the entire school day (from “bell to bell”), including classroom time and other settings like lunch and study hall periods

•Allowing schools to develop their own plans for storing smartphones during the day — giving administrators and teachers the flexibility to do what works best for their buildings and students

•Securing $13.5 million in funding to be made available for schools that need assistance in purchasing storage solutions to help them go distraction-free

•Requiring schools to give parents a way to contact their kids during the day when necessary

•Requiring teachers, parents and students to be consulted in developing the local policy

•Preventing inequitable discipline

Assemblymember Josh Jensen said, “It’s critically important we work to ensure New York’s education system continues to keep learning at the forefront. I was proud to work in a bipartisan fashion with the governor and my colleagues in the state legislature to make the distraction-free school measure a real-

grows and ages into the 1970s. As the pages turn, the reader is invited to travel alongside them while they make their way through a number of noteworthy days. Personal memories, superstitious beliefs, and accounts of current events of that time in history are brought into the narrative. The story follows each generation’s threads and how they connect to each other’s past, present and future. Are they caught within the confinement of their own time? Or is the essence of their being somehow connected to those who came before and those who are yet to come?

Glimpsing Through Threads was published in November 2024, and released on Amazon where it received seven five-star reviews in the first two months. Paperback and hard copy books will be available for purchase at the book signing. Lift Bridge Book Shop is located at 45 Main Street, Brockport.

To learn more about the author, visit: https:// joellenschwallie.weebly.com. Provided information and photo

ity — empowering educators to focus on teaching and enabling students to build a strong educational foundation free from unnecessary distractions.”

Greece Central School District Superintendent Jeremy Smalline said, “The Greece Central School District has prohibited personal electronic devices in classrooms since 2022. Reducing distractions in the classroom has made our students more attentive, engaged, and connected. Staff, students, and families have embraced the policy, highlighting the positive results of thoughtful change. We’re encouraged to see Governor Hochul take distraction-free learning statewide as our experience proves this approach leads to better outcomes for our students.”

Holley Central School District Superintendent Karri Schiavone said, “We want to acknowledge the governor’s efforts and thank her for listening to how Holley will support students and families during implementation of this new policy. We are proud of the thoughtful and comprehensive plan we developed locally with extensive input from our community and staff members.”

Greece Central School District Teacher’s Association President and NYSUT Board of Directors Member Brian Ebertz said, “Creating distraction-free schools is essential not only for fostering a focused and successful learning environment, but also for safeguarding our students from the harmful effects of social media, cyberbullying, and other outside pressures. By reducing these distractions, we give our children the best chance to learn, grow, and thrive—academically, socially, and emotionally.”

Governor Hochul’s policy allows authorized access to simple cellphones without internet capability, as well as internet-enabled devices officially provided by their school for classroom instruction, such as laptops or tablets used as part of lesson plans.

Additionally, the Governor’s policy includes several exemptions to smartphone restrictions, including for students who require access to an internet-enabled device to manage a medical condition, where required by a student’s Individualized Education Program (IEP), for academic purposes or for other legitimate purposes, such as translation, family caregiving and emergencies.

Governor Hochul pursued this initiative after engaging in a statewide listening tour with teachers, parents and students. See her report “More Learning, Less Scrolling: Creating Distraction-Free Schools” at https://tinyurl.com/4j3v5kjm. Provided information

Governor Kathy Hochul held a roundtable in Spencerport with Finger Lakes region school leaders, parents and students to highlight their plans for implementing bell-to-bell smartphone restrictions when school resumes this fall. Photo by Darren McGee/ Office of Governor Kathy Hochul.

The Brockport Area Veterans Club has started a fundraising effort to replace their current sign with a digital sign. The new sign is needed to inform the public about events at the club. The Vets Club is a vital community organization that plays an important role in providing veterans with a comfortable environment. A new outdoor electronic sign will allow the club to better communicate with both veterans and the community. Hamlin VFW Post 6703 has contributed a generous gift of $500 towards the effort. This is an example of veterans helping veterans, helping the community. Donations can be made at the Brockport Area Veterans Club, 222 West Avenue, Brockport. Pictured are (l-r) Jack Wahl, Pat Connors, Quartermaster Bob Jones, Vice Commander Duane DeRoller, Commander Jack Tangen, and Adjutant Bill Fine. Provided information and photo.

Government officials visit OOH

Oak Orchard Health (OOH) hosted two government officials for visits during National Health Center Week, August 3 through 9. The tours provided OOH with an opportunity to showcase its services, discuss current challenges, and share future plans.

On August 6, JW Cook, Regional Representative for Governor Hochul, visited the Albion Health Center, where he presented a proclamation recognizing OOH’s contributions to the community. During the visit, OOH officials discussed the challenges they face regarding grant funding and potential budget reductions. They also shared their application for a grant to support the development of a 28,000-square-foot Multi-Generational Wellness Campus at the Albion Health Center Campus in Orleans County. This initiative, in collaboration with community partners, aims to centralize care and improve access to essential services for rural populations. Planned services include

presents a proclamation to Oak

Patient Engagement Services team, which provides transportation, translation, and advocacy for individuals facing barriers to accessing care—particularly specialist services. They also emphasized the importance and planned expansion of their behavioral health offerings.

The following day, Assemblyman Steve Hawley toured the Batavia office, where OOH provides primary care, pediatric services, and behavioral health support. OOH officials shared with Hawley the ongoing challenge of recruiting qualified medical and dental professionals to serve their

Additionally, they shared the success of their warming centers, which have served over 170 individuals at the Brockport Community Warming Center and more than 300 at the Orleans County Warming Center.

Oak Orchard Health is grateful to JW Cook and Assemblyman Hawley for taking the time to visit their facilities and engage in meaningful dialogue about the future of healthcare in the region.

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Tickets on sale now for Foodlink’s Festival of Food

This year marks the 20th anniversary of Foodlink’s Festival of Food, the largest independent tasting event in the Finger Lakes region. The celebration will take place on Monday, September 15, at the Rochester Public Market.

Guests will enjoy an all-you-caneat-and-drink experience featuring dozens of local restaurants, wineries, breweries, distilleries, caterers, bakeries, farms, and specialty food vendors. It’s a one-night-only opportunity to sample the best food and beverages the region has to offer – all in support of Foodlink’s mission to end hunger

and build healthier communities.

This year’s event will feature live music from BB Dang, and Wegmans Food Markets returns as the presenting sponsor. In honor of the 20th anniversary, through a special collaboration with local artist, Dellarious, a commemorative t-shirt will be available exclusively for purchase the night of the event.

Tickets are $85 for general admission and are available now at FoodlinkNY.org/FoF25. Join in and raise a glass (and a fork) to 20 years of flavor, community, and impact. Provided information

Get out & grow!

by Kristina Gabalski

Late-summer garden chores

by Kristina Gabalski

It is mid-August, which means we are heading into late summer. This is both a rewarding and a busy time for gardeners. The harvest of garden crops is in full swing, and with the very warm and overall dry conditions, there is constant work to keep plants happy and the vegetable garden productive.

The New York Botanical Garden says that in addition to harvest and garden maintenance, this is the time of year to order spring-flowering bulbs, which will be planted in the fall. Ordering early ensures that the varieties you want for next spring will be available. Popular bulbs can sell out fast. This is also a great time to assess your garden for areas that may need additional planting. The summer of 2025 has been helpful in learning which plants hold up well in dry conditions and which ones don’t. Fall is a great time to plant trees and shrubs, as the weather cools and rain, hopefully, becomes more frequent. Think now about what you might want to plant in the coming weeks. Take notes and photographs for future reference.

If you are dealing with very dry conditions, use water-wise horticultural techniques. The New York Botanical Garden (NYBG) says to water the most important plants first. Most lawns have gone dormant as I write this column - don’t worry - they will green up again when the rain returns. Weeding continues to be important, as weeds will steal moisture and nutrients from garden plants. Moisten and aerate your compost pile to speed up decomposition. You can never have enough compost, and organic material added to the soil is super helpful in retaining moisture.

You can deadhead perennials to encourage additional blooms as we move into autumn. Keep an eye out for pests and disease and treat accordingly. Help hummingbirds by putting out a feeder for them and consider cutting flowers for drying. Dried flowers are lovely through the fall and winter months indoors and look great in holiday wreaths, swags, centerpieces, and in Christmas trees. Yarrow, strawflower, gomphrena, and cockscomb are all great candidates for drying.

time of year for gardeners, with harvest and maintenance chores as well as planning ahead for fall and next year.

Planting is an option at any time during the garden season. Late summer is the time to divide bearded iris and increase your blooms next year. Remove parts that have suffered damage from borers. Think about late-season annuals – ornamental cabbage and kale look amazing with pumpkins and will hold up in the cold. Seeds of late-season vegetables, such as beets, carrots, and turnips, can be planted, and the NYBG advises that all evergreens – both broad and needle-leaved – can be planted through October 15. Be sure to water plantings well.

Other garden chores include pruning summerfruiting raspberry canes to the ground once they are done producing berries. Cut back leggy annuals, and continue to fertilize container plants and annuals through the fall. Deciduous shrubs and overgrown hedges can be lightly cut back, and roses can be deadheaded and fertilized to encourage new growth that will have time to harden off before a hard frost.

Warm colors dominate in the late-summer garden. This is a busy

Photo by Kristina Gabalski.

Assemblyman Steve Hawley visited Oak Orchard Health’s Batavia office and met with CEO Karen Kinter.

Spencerport Fire District Applicants for Treasurer

The Spencerport Fire District is accepting applicants for the position of Part-Time District Treasurer. 10-12 hours per week with required monthly evening meeting attendance. Starting salary $25.50/hr. Duties of this position include, but are not limited to: collecting and paying monthly bills, balancing accounts, printing reports, processing payroll, attending monthly meetings (evenings), coordinating financial audits and annual budget preparation. The position requires knowledge of QuickBooks software, MS Office software, and financial accounting. Interested persons should submit a current resume and contact information to Spencerport Fire District, PO Box 359, 175 Lyell Avenue, Spencerport, NY 14559 Attention: Jackie Sullivan or jsullivan@spencerportfire.org Applications will be accepted until September 2, 2025.

The Great New York State Fair offers budget-friendly entertainment

The Great New York State Fair is offering an array of budget-friendly options and special deals to ensure fairgoers have an enjoyable experience without breaking the bank. With a focus on value and accessibility, the Fair provides a variety of free admission days, discounted food, and Midway deals throughout its run from Opening Day, Wednesday, August 20, through Labor Day, Monday, September 1.

“We want everyone to experience the joy of the Fair without worrying about the cost,” said Fair Director Julie LaFave. “We work closely with our partners to offer the most affordable prices and a variety of free entry days, making it easier than ever for families and individuals to enjoy all the fun, food, and entertainment our Fair has to offer.”

Admission prices to the Great New York State Fair are the lowest in the country, with general tickets priced just $8 each and a Frequent Fairgoer ticket, which includes admission for all 13 days of the Fair, at $25.70 each (online only at https://www.etix. com/ticket/v/8927/new-york-state-fair).

featuring concerts by top artists and local favorites, all included at no extra cost. For admission information and a list of daily events included with admission, visit https://nysfair.ny.gov/your-visit/daily-schedules/

Fairgoers may be familiar with two perennial Fair favorites: the 25-cent cup of milk, located in the Dairy Products Building, and the $1 baked potato, located in the Horticulture Building. The lines for these items speak for themselves.

To provide another pocketbook-friendly option, select vendors will be offering discounted samples of their most popular dishes as part of “Tasty Tuesday” on Tuesday, August 26, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Samples will be available for $3-5 each.

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People 65 years old and older, and children 12 years old and under are admitted free every day of The Fair.

Additionally, during Special Fair Days, select groups can gain entry to The Fair for free with ID where applicable, including Student Youth Day for students 18 and under (August 21), Law Enforcement (August 25), State Parks Day (August 25), Fire, Rescue & EMS (August 26), Armed Forces Day (August 28), and Native Americans Day (August 29).

A single admission ticket to The Fair grants you access to more than a dozen grounds entertainment acts—everything from live performances and thrilling shows to familyfriendly activities featuring animals, agriculture, art, and more. Catch live demonstrations, competitions, cultural performances, athletic matchups, parades and ceremonies. Plus, enjoy the 2025 Chevrolet Music Series

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The following students completed the requirements to earn their baccalaureate and graduate degrees in Fall 2024 at Buffalo

Joshua D’Angelo of Hilton with a BS in

•Luz Deleon Roman of Rochester, with a BA in English

•Dylan Devine of Brockport, with a BS in mechanical engineering technology

•Jason Gatti-Ezard of Rochester, with a BS in business administration

•Amoya Gayle of Rochester, with a BS in health and wellness

There’s still time to score a discount to this year’s Midway rides and games. “Ride All Day” Wristbands, which grant fairgoers the ability to enjoy all rides throughout a single day (of their choosing) at The Fair, can be purchased online until Tuesday, August 19 at midnight, for a discounted rate of $28 plus applicable fees. After The Fair starts, wristbands will be sold at The Fair for $37 on weekdays and $47 on weekends, plus any applicable fees.

A “Mega Pass” option, which grants fairgoers unlimited rides all day, every day, is also available for pre-sale online for $97 plus applicable fees – and will only be available in advance online until Tuesday, August 19 at midnight.

To kick off the Fair, “Wacky Wednesday” single-day wristbands will be available for $30 on both Opening Day, August 20 and Wednesday, August 27 – a $7 weekday savings.

Discounted rides and Midway foods will also be featured as part of Tasty Tuesday on August 26.

Get more information, plan your trip, and purchase tickets at https://nysfair.ny.gov. Provided information

The following students were named to the 2025 spring dean’s list at LeMoyne College:

•Justin Enser of Rochester, a sophomore inclusive childhood education: 1-6 major

•Hannah Leonard of Rochester, a senior biology major

•Katie McKee of Spencerport, a junior accounting major

•Michael O’Toole of Rochester, a sophomore accounting major

• Angelo Palumbo of Rochester, a junior management and leadership major

•Sydney Postell of North Chili, a sophomore marketing major from North Chili

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•Olivia Rodriguez of Rochester, with a BFA in interior design

• Dana Hart of Rochester, with a MS in dietetics.

The following students were named to the spring 2025 dean’s list at SUNY New Paltz:

•Sydney Button

•Anthony Gramse

•Jennie Matela

•Isabella Mettler of Rochester

•Gavin Murray of Rochester

•Shay Revenew of Rochester.

Samia Mccree of Rochester, was awarded degrees at Adelphi University, Garden City, NY.

Elena Carr of Hilton, was named to 2025 spring dean’s list at Mount Mercy University.

The following students graduated from Baldwin Wallace University in Berea, Ohio, in May:

•Calvin Cavagnaro of Hilton, a graduate of Brockport High School, graduated with a bachelor of fine arts: acting.

•Kayleigh Neale of Holley, a graduate of Holley High School, graduated with a bachelor of science in education: early childhood education.

The following students were named to the spring 2025 president’s list at Mississippi State University:

•Michael DeBona of North Chili

•Aidan Scahill of Rochester.

Meredith Fingler of Rochester was named to the spring 2025 dean’s list at the University of Scranton, Scranton, Pennsylvania.Fingler is a sophomore kinesiology major in the University’s Leahy College of Health Sciences.

•Cooper Romich of North Chili, a sophomore marketing major from North Chili

•Robert Taddeo of Hilton, a freshman business major.

The following students graduated May 2025 and were named to the spring 2025 dean’s list at Le Moyne College:

•Matthew Frisa of Spencerport, a bachelor of arts in psychology

•Anita Jepchirchir of Rochester, a bachelor of science in nursing

•Jamie Laemlein of Rochester, a bachelor of science in management and leadership and a bachelor of science in marketing

•Casey O’Gara of Brockport, a bachelor of arts in psychology

•Emilee Polvino of Rochester, a bachelor of science in biology

•Brooke Wilson of Rochester, a bachelor of science in nursing

•Amanda Wood of Rochester, a bachelor of science in nursing.

The following students were named to the 2025 president’s list at Siena College:

•Gabrielle Hix of Hilton

•Jon LeFrois of Rochester (14624).

The following students were named to the 2025 dean’s list at Siena College:

•Cate Burns of Spencerport

•Claire Donohue of Hilton (14468).

Maya Johnson of Hilton, is recent SUNY Oneonta alumni continuing their education at the university through graduate programs after earning their bachelor’s degree in December 2024, May 2025 or August 2025. Johnson earned a bachelor of science in early childhood/childhood education (B-6) and is now enrolled in the M.S.Ed. Literacy All Grades (online) program.

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Roberts seeks field placement hosts for MSW students

Roberts Wesleyan University is calling on community organizations to partner in educating the next generation of social workers by hosting Master of Social Work (MSW) students for field placements during the Fall 2025 semester.

Field placements—also known as practicums—are a core part of MSW students’ academic and professional training. These hands-on experiences are more than a program requirement; they are essential for preparing students to make a meaningful impact in the lives of individuals, families, and communities. A new government-funded initiative is expanding access to this graduate program, and with enrollment growth, the university is seeking additional placement sites.

Legal Notice

Town of Riga

Budget Workshop

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Town Board of the Town of Riga will hold BUDGET WORKSHOP MEETINGS on September 23rd, from 8:00 am – 4:00 pm, and (September 24th, from 8:00 am – 4:00 pm if needed) at the Riga Town Hall, 6460 Buffalo Road, Churchville, New York.

By Order of the Town Board

Dated: August 13, 2025

Kimberly Pape, Town Clerk Town of Riga

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Town

of Riga

Notice of Hearing

Local Law No. 5-2025

Gas Station – 3512 Brockport-Spencerport Rd. WEST EDITION Bergen Area

7 Eleven – 8400 Buffalo Rd.

Bergen Meadows – 6619 N. Lake Rd.

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

Hidden Meadows – Hidden Meadows Dr.

Ralph & Rosie’s Deli – 19 N. Lake Rd.

Rose Garden Bowl – 21 Buffalo Rd.

Brockport-Clarkson Area

Autumn Woods – 151 Sunset Center Lane

Crosby’s – 8389 West Ridge Rd.

Mill House Restaurant – 3670 Lake Rd. N.

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.

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.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Town Board of the Town of Riga will hold a public hearing on September 9, 2025 at 7:03 pm at the Town Hall, 6460 Buffalo Road, Churchville, New York, in regard to a Local Law of the Town of Riga for the year 2025 entitled “Article II of Chapter 67 of the Code of the Town of Riga, to be titled “Peddling and Soliciting,” which would establish reasonable regulations for peddling and soliciting, including a permit requirement, restrictions on the time, place, and manner of solicitation, and the creation of a resident Opt-Out (“Do Not Knock”) Registry

Any resident of the Town of Riga is entitled to be heard upon said proposed Local Law at such public hearing. Copies of said proposed Local Law are available for review at 6460 Buffalo Road, Churchville, NY 14428.

This Local Law shall take effect immediately upon its filing with the Secretary of State.

By Order of the Town Board of the Town of Riga, dated August 13, 2025.

Kimberly Pape Town Clerk, Town of Riga

Notice of Formation

Notice of formation of Rachel Stacy Birth. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of NY (SSNY) on 5/08/2025. Office location: Genesee County. SSNY designated as an agent of Limited Liability Company (LLC) upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY should mail process to Rachel Stacy: 7432 Maple Ave., Bergen, NY 14416. Purpose: Any lawful purpose.

Notice of Formation

Notice of Formation of Abundant Help Agency LLC. Articles of Organization filed with Secretary of State of NY (SSNY) on 03/27/2025. Office location: Genesee County. SSNY designated as agent of Limited Liability Company (LLC) upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY should mail process to Cathy Mack: 9 South Lyon Street Batavia, NY 14020. Purpose: Any lawful purpose

Notice of Formation

Notice of Formation of JCG Rentals, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the New York Department of State on 6/11/2025. Its office is located in Orleans County. The Secretary of State has been designated as agent upon whom process against the Company may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to: 206 Nantucket Rd., Rochester, NY 14626. The purpose of the Company is any lawful activity.

Roberts is looking for organizations that can offer:

•Weekly supervision by a licensed social worker (LMSW or LCSW) with at least two years of experience

•Opportunities to work with individuals, families, groups, and communities

•Exposure to policy practice, research-informed care, and justice-centered service

These internships are for the fall semester, starting at the end of August or early September. Along with Rochester, the university is in need of opportunities for students in New York City, Long Island, Albany, Syracuse, Buffalo, Cooperstown, Watkins Glen, Binghamton, Jamestown, Ithaca, and Cortland.

Students will commit 13 to 18 hours per week over two consecutive semesters. The

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Village of Spencerport

Spencerport Municipal Electric Notice of Unclaimed Property

Notice is hereby give pursuant to Section 402 of the Abandon Property Law of the State of New York that:

a) A report of unclaimed amounts of money or other property held or owing by the above name corporation has been made to the Comptroller of the State of New York, and that a list of names of the persons appearing from the records of such corporation to be entitled thereto is on file and open to the public inspection at its principal office or place of business in the Village of Spencerport where any such property is payable;

b) Such deposits, payments and refunds, together with interest due thereon and less lawful deductions, will be paid by it on or before the succeeding tenth day of September to persons establishing to its satisfaction their right to receive the same; and

c) In the succeeding month of October, and on or before the tenth day thereof, such unclaimed deposits, payment and refunds, together with interest due thereon and less lawful deductions, still remaining will be paid to the Comptroller of the State of New York, and that it shall thereupon cease to be liable therefore.

Respectfully submitted by, Village of Spencerport Spencerport Municipal Electric 27 West Avenue Spencerport, NY 14559

Legal Notice

School Tax Collection Brockport Central District Sweden #1

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

I will receive all such taxes at 18 State Street, Brockport, New York beginning September 1, 2025 through October 1, 2025

COLLECTION HOURS

Monday through Friday 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM

NO INTEREST THROUGH AND INCLUDING OCTOBER 1, 2025

PLEASE NOTE: Beginning October 2, 2025, 3% interest will be added to the bill.

If you are using the installment payment option first installment is due by September 15, 2025 to Sweden Tax Receiver, all second and third installments must be made to Monroe County not the Sweden Tax Receiver

**Not receiving your Tax Bill does not absolve you of your obligation to pay your bill in a timely fashion.

If you do not receive your Tax Bill, please contact the Receiver of Taxes by calling 637-2145.

Kathleen A. Bahr-Seever RECEIVER OF TAXES

Paper receipts will not be mailed. All tax information including receipts are available online at monroecounty.gov under the view/pay tax link on the home page.

university will manage all memoranda of understanding (MOUs) and support hosting organizations throughout the placement process.

To explore hosting an MSW student, contact Laura Ribbing, director of MSW field education, at 585-594-6815 or ribbing_laura@ roberts.edu.

To learn more about the MSW program at Roberts Wesleyan University, visit https:// www.roberts.edu/all-programs/graduateaccelerated/social-work-msw/.

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Legal Notice of Public Hearing Village of Churchville

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE, that the Board of Zoning Appeals and Planning of the Village of Churchville, New York, will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, September 3, 2025, at 7:00 p.m., in the meeting room at the Village Hall, 23 East Buffalo Street, Churchville, New York, to consider the following:

The application of Star of the West Milling Co., for subdivision approval of existing properties known as 30, 34, and 36 Howard Ave. Identified as Tax acct. Nos. 143.13-2-52, 143.13-2-53, and 143.132-54. The applicant has requested to combine the three lots into a single parcel.

All interested parties are invited to attend. The applications and any documents or materials filed therewith may be examined in the Office of the Village Clerk, 23 East Buffalo Street, Churchville, New York, during regular business hours.

Any persons needing special accommodation who wish to attend the meeting are asked to notify the Village Clerk three (3) days in advance so that the special accommodation can be made.

Dated: August 13, 2025

Mike Bohan, Chairperson Board of Zoning Appeals and Planning

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE, that the Board of Zoning Appeals and Planning of the Village of Churchville, New York, has scheduled a public hearing on Wednesday, September 3, 2025 at 7:00 p.m., in the meeting room at the Village Hall, 23 East Buffalo Street, Churchville, New York, to consider the following application:

Application of Dan Yates, 41 Chiswick Drive, for area (height) variance to permit the construction of a pole barn at a height of 17 foot 5 inches in lieu of the maximum 15 feet per Village Code 250-15 (A).

All interested parties are invited to attend. The application and any maps, documents or materials filed therewith may be examined in the Office of the Village Clerk, 23 East Buffalo Street, Churchville, New York, during regular business hours.

Any person with special needs who wishes to attend the meeting is asked to notify the Village Clerk three (3) days in advance so that special accommodation may be made.

Dated: August 13, 2025 Mike Bohan, Chairperson Board of Zoning Appeals and Planning Keep up with

Two SUNY Brockport faculty members selected for National Leadership Institute

Ruth Childs and Kathleen Colantonio-Yurko, both associate professors at SUNY Brockport, have been selected by the American Association of State Colleges and Universities (AASCU) to join the fourth cohort of the Department Chair Leadership Institute (DCLI). They are among just 34 education leaders nationwide chosen for this honor.

The DCLI is designed to support department chairs by addressing the unique challenges of their roles and equipping them with the leadership skills needed to advance institutional missions and promote student success. Childs currently serves as Chair of the Department of Theatre and Music Studies, while Colantonio-Yurko is Chair of the Department of Education, Languages, and Instructional Design.

“We are honored to welcome the newest DCLI cohort,” said Charles L. Welch, AASCU president and CEO. “This will be a transformational experience that equips them with the critical skills and supportive network needed to lead in today’s complex higher ed environment.”

Throughout the program, participants will engage in sessions addressing common challenges faced by department chairs, including strategic communication, navigating difficult conversations, centering the academic mission, student success, situational leadership, and wellness for leaders. The cohort recently convened in Washington, D.C., for two days of intensive professional development focused on skill-building and leadership training. Provided information and photos

Area Worship Services

CHRISTIAN CENTER CHURCH

20 King Street in the village of Brockport. Join us Sunday mornings at 10am followed by coffee and refreshments. We were not created to do life by ourselves. Our Life Groups are a place where we get together to learn from and encourage one another. Life Groups meet at various locations throughout the week. Visit our website, www.ChristianCenter.Church for times and locations. Church office: 585.532.6200, email info@ChristianCenter.Church. Rev. Rick Walton, Senior Pastor

ComETo LIfE BIBLE CHURCH

Our Services are on Saturday evenings at 6pm at Cornerstone Bible Chapel, 3231 Buffalo Road, Rochester, NY 14624. Website: https://cometolifebible.church/ Phone Number: (Call or Text) 315-690-8708

Come to Life Bible Church is to be...

A place where you are invited to...

Come as you are, and see the Bible come to life. Get to know Jesus, and experience the Holy Spirit

ELmGRoVE UNITED mETHoDIST CHURCH

We are located at 1500 Spencerport Road, Rochester 14606 in Gates. Phone: 585-247-4973. Building is handicapped accessible. Time of Worship: 10:45AM - led by Rev. Ann Brown. 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 of CHILI

Our little white church on the hill, 3600 Chili Avenue, continues to spread God’s love, as Pastor Brandi and our Church Family extend a warm welcome to all. We’d love to have you join us for worship, Sundays, 10 am, a family friendly service, either in person or virtually via live-stream or recording (URL) https://www.facebook.com/firstpreschili/live/. We offer a wide variety of music genres: bells, choir, classical and praise team; Youth group (grades 5-12); Sunday Bible Study at 9 am; Food Cupboard distribution on the third Saturday each month; yearly mission trip opportunities for youth and adults; Labyrinth Trail located at 3551 Chili Avenue; and various small group studies through the year. In need of prayer or counsel, call or email the church office: 585-889-9896 or fpc3600@gmail.com. Handicapped accessible. Website: chili-presbyterian.org.

HILToN BAPTIST CHURCH

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

HILToN UNITED mETHoDIST CHURCH

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

HoPE BRoCKPoRT

Are you seeking hope and wondering about faith or spiritual things? Then look no further than Hope Brockport! We warmly welcome you to our friendly community. Here, you will find love, support, and guidance as we navigate life together. You are invited to join us as we gather together every Sunday at 9:30 am, Hope Kids on Sundays at 9:30 am for children up to 5th grade, and Hope Youth on Wednesdays at 6:30 pm for 6th - 12th grade students. To connect, send questions to connect@sharethehope.org, call (585) 723-4673, or visit sharethehope.org to learn more. We are conveniently located at 6601 Fourth Section Road, Brockport, NY (Rt 31 - right across from Wegmans). We can’t wait to meet you!

JUBILEE CHRISTIAN CHURCH

Sunday services at 10 AM (English) and 1 PM (Spansih) at 3565 Lake Road North, Brockport, NY 14420. Nursery care available during service for ages 0-4. Children’s Church: 10 AM Sundays. Bible Study: 9 AM Sundays & 7 PM Wednesdays. Trailblazers Youth Group: 7 to 8:15 PM Wednesdays (Grades 6-12). Website: jubileechristianchurch.org. Phone: 585-637-8530. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube. Jubilee is a beacon of hope in our community; where we show compassion and make a difference (Jude 1:22). Jubilee is not just a place to BE, it’s a place to BEcome; a place where YOU matter.

moRToN BAPTIST CHURCH

1152 County Line Road, Hamlin, NY 14464. Church phone 585-659-8459, email mortonbaptistchurch@yahoo.com. Pastor: Steven M Worrall, email pastorsteve712@gmail.com, cell 585-354-9779. Sunday Worship 10:30am (can also be viewed on Facebook or YouTube). 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.

NATIVITY of THE BLESSED VIRGINmARYand

ST. ELIzABETH ANN SEToN CATHoLIC PARISHES

Nativity – 152 Main Street, Brockport (585-637-4500)

St. Elizabeth Ann Seton (SEAS) –3747 Brick Schoolhouse Road, Hamlin (585-964-8627)

Rev. Joseph Marcoux, pastor of both Parishes. Weekend Masses: Saturday 5PM at Nativity; Sunday 9AM at SEAS and 11AM at Nativity, 1:30PM Spanish Mass at Nativity. Daily Masses: 8AM at Nativity on Monday and Friday; 9AM at SEAS on Tuesday and Wednesday.

oGDEN BAPTIST CHURCH (oBC)

“A Place to Call Home” Ogden Baptist Church, located at 721 Washington Street, Spencerport, NY, offers biblically-based worship and mission-focused programs in a warm and welcoming environment. You are invited to join us for weekly worship Sundays at 10:30 a.m. in-person or by Zoom. Come for worship, stay for fellowship, mission opportunities and weekly coffee hour as we say to all, “Welcome Home!” For more information, contact the church office at 585-352-1077, www.obcny.org or facebook.com/ OBCHome. OBC facilities are handicap accessible.

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 led by Pastor Whitney Scoville, as well as livestreamed on Zoom and Facebook Live (ASL Interpreted Service). Bible Studies, Youth Group, Sunday School and outreach are available to all. Contact the church for more information and for links: ogdenpresbyterian@ gmail.com; www.ogdenpresbyterian.org; 585-352-6802; 2400 South Union Street, Spencerport.

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. We desire to know God, to make the gospel known to all, and to give God the glory. Our lead pastor, Domenic Danesi, and all of us who make SBC our home church warmly invite you to come for Sunday Bible Study at 9:30 am, Sunday Worship Service at 10:45 am, and Wednesday Bible Study at 7:00 pm. Our worship service is family integrated for all ages and our building is accessible for all abilities. We partner with Rescue & Revive Ministries for local and global mission work. Follow our Facebook page, YouTube channel, or website for live streaming our services or to watch previous services. Visit our websites for more info at spencerportbiblechurch.org and rescueandrevive.org. Call or text us at 585-352-1241.

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. Worship services are Sundays at 10am live on Facebook and on site in our sanctuary. Worship is followed by Coffee hour in Fellowship hall. Handicap accessible. Live music from our Praise Band playing contemporary Christian music. See website/Facebook for dates and details. Introducing our Pray-Ground, a welcoming area of play, in the Sanctuary, for our youngest worshipers designed so families can experience worship together while understanding that young children need to move. Don’t worry, our congregation welcomes the sounds of young people. Email: info@spencerportucc.org. Website: www.spencerportucc.org. Facebook: Spencerport UCC.

SPENCERPoRT UNITED mETHoDIST CHURCH

At SUMC our doors are open to all! We support and encourage everyone in their faith journeys, guided by the desire to spread justice, mercy, and love in the world. If you are in need of prayer or just a listening ear, please call the church at 585-352-3114 or Pastor Jack directly at 585-815-5433. Prayer requests may also be submitted via email: sumc@rochester.rr.com or through our website: spencerportumc.org. Located at 30 Amity Street, we gather for worship on Sunday mornings at 10 AM. Children are welcome and Sunday School is provided during the service. Many outreach and fellowship opportunities are offered throughout the year. Check out our website (spencerportumc.org) for more information. We hope to see you soon!

ST. CHRISToPHER’S CHURCH

3350 Union Street, North Chili, Parish Office: 594-1400. We are a welcoming Catholic community with a focus on Faith in God and Service to His people. Join us for Mass any Saturday at 4:30PM, Sunday at 10:00AM or weekdays on Monday at 12:10 PM or 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’SEPISCoPAL 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, live music, Sunday School, 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).

ST. JoHNLUTHERAN CHURCH

Pastor Chris Bode. 1107 Lake Road West Fork, Hamlin, NY 14464, 585964-2550. Sunday Services: 8:30 AM & 11 AM; 5th Sunday one service at 9:30 AM. Adult Bible Class & Sunday School at 9:45 AM (September – June). To view our services or devotions, go to stjohnhamlin.org. “To KNOW Christ and to make Him KNOWN.”

ST. JoHN THE EVANGELIST CHURCH

St. John’s is a place to encounter Christ in the sacraments, in community and in the Scriptures through prayer, service, and fellowship. Join us for Holy Mass at 5pm Saturdays, or Sundays at 7:45am, 9:30am, and 11:15am. Daily Mass, Tuesdays, & Thursdays at 8am and Wednesdays & Fridays at 6:30pm. Mass 9am on 1st Saturdays with Adoration until 10:30am. Confession: Monday & Wednesdays 5:30-6pm and Saturdays 3:45-4:30pm. Eucharistic Adoration: Wednesdays 7-9pm (Benediction 8:45pm) and Thursdays 8am-6pm (Benediction at 5:45pm). Many great opportunities to learn about the Scriptures, Sacraments and Service for families and children of all ages. We are located at 55 Martha St., Spencerport, NY 14559. Visit our website at https://stjohnschurchspencerport. org/. E-mail sstjohnc@dor.org. Facebook at facebook.com/StJohnThe EvangelistSpencerport/. Our Pastor is Fr. Sriram Sadhanala.

ST. LEo’S CATHoLIC CHURCH

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

ST. mARY’S CHURCH

13 South Main Street, Holley, 638-6718. Daily Mass: Monday 8 AM, Tuesday 8 AM, Wednesday 6 PM, Thursday 8 AM; Vigil Mass 4 PM on Saturday; Sunday Mass 10 AM. Confessions: Wednesday 5-6 PM, Saturday 3-3:45 PM, any time by appointment.

UNIoN CoNGREGATIoNAL

UNITED CHURCH of CHRIST

14 North Main Street, Churchville. A warm welcome awaits you at Union Church.Join us on Sunday mornings at 10 am, watch us live stream on Facebook, or find us on soundcloud.com/ucc-churchville. No matter where you are on your journey, you are welcome here. We are an open and affirming church and invite all. Food distribution for local families in need on the fourth Wednesday of each month from 4-5 pm. Look for our special events advertised throughout the year, or on our signboard at the front of the church. Call 293-1665, email us at unionucc@frontier.com, or check out 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.

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

Ruth Childs Kathleen Colantonio-Yurko

sports & recreation

The Greece Post 468 American Legion Baseball team has had an incredible 2025 season. They won the American Legion Baseball New York State Tournament in Rochester on July 30 with a 6-5 walk-off win in the championship game against Hamburg Post 527. They went on to Northeast Regional Tournament held August 7–10 in Shrewsbury, Massachusetts, where they defeated Waterford (Connecticut) Post 161 by a score of 7-5 in the championship game. Those victories earned the Greece Post 468 team a trip to the American Legion World Series being held in Shelby, North Carolina, August 14–19. It was just getting underway at press time for this publication. This marks the first time in 23 years that a New York State team has reached the World Series stage. The last appearance came in 2002, when the Rockland County Pirates—also known at the time as the OTB Pirates—represented New York. Photo from American Legion Greece Post 468 on Facebook.

Former Churchville-Chili player Fricano back to launch Redhawks flag football program

by Warren Kozireski

Four short months ago, Roberts Wesleyan Athletic Director Bob Segave announced that the school would be adding women’s flag football to their roster of teams starting in spring 2026. Twenty days later, Churchville-Chili grad Paul Fricano was introduced as the new head coach.

Fricano played for the Saints under original head coach Paul Dick until 2014, where he helped the team improve from a 2-5 record to 5-2 averaging 37.0 yards per punt with 19 downed inside the 20yard line and connected on 14-of-22 field goals and 60-of-70 extra points. He was named First Team All-County as a sophomore, junior, and senior and Second Team All-State as a place-kicker in his final high school season.

Then it was on to play at Eastern Michigan University as the starting kicker for the Eagles. He connected on 34 field goals and was nearly perfect hitting 76-of-79 extra point attempts. He helped the team to the Popeye’s Bahamas Bowl in 2016 where he set a pair of Bahamas Bowl records for field goals attempted (2-for-2) and made in the bowl game.

Fricano is listed in the Eastern Michigan record books at No. 7 for career points scored (178) and No. 2 (99) and No. 10 (79) for points in a season. He earned All-MAC honors in 2016.

After completing an advanced degree at Roberts, he is now tasked with starting up a program from scratch.

“My playing career ended at Eastern Michigan University…was the time of my life and I got to experience football on a really high level,” Fricano said via email. “This experience is what validated me in knowing I wanted to be a coach at high level athletics. I transitioned to RWU for my graduate program where I earned my doctorate in Occupational Therapy.

“During my time in my program here, I also had aspirations to get involved in the athletics department. After many conversations with our athletic director, Bob Segave, the growth rate of flag was undeniable and once the NCAA announced it as an emerging sport, we announced the flag program! It’s now my passion project here.”

The Redhawks will begin play this fall with official games in spring 2026, a quick turnaround.

“Developing a new program from scratch is no small task. I committed my summer to going to as many camps, showcases, bringing athletes in for visits, etc. Any avenue I could possibly take that would lead me to girls who are passionate about continuing to play this game they really love so much.

We’ve been fortunate enough to recruit and sign several girls who were All-Greater Rochester and then a mixture of girls from the Buffalo area as well. My motto is that this team will be a Section V/Section VI all-star team. We have plenty of athletes in this area to show that we have something special here with a deep pool of talent. We will have roughly 15 girls signed to play for us this upcoming Spring season.

“The interest level is high and that has been very validating for our program; the student athletes want to be a part of this. I was blown away when I went to Sectional games and saw the stands full and standing room only. How the sport is growing is unlike many things I’ve ever seen. It drives me!”

Kate Rayburn from Greece Athena signed on as the first official recruit after she was named All-Greater Rochester for the second time and was also a First Team All-Monroe County pick this past spring.

“Our season this year will be our first and I’m incredibly excited to see this group of girls grow into a team and a family. Our offseason will consist of educational opportunities to teach offensive and defensive philosophies along with getting playbooks in their hands. Once we get into the season, we will be playing local teams such as Geneseo, Brockport, Villa Maria, D’Youville and Mercyhurst amongst others. It will be a great litmus test to see where our program stands immediately.

“We are also fortunate to have some dual sport athletes who are joining the team from existing teams on campus. For example, we will have two basketball players and a track sprinter joining the team which will help immediately inject talent and athleticism onto the team.

“It’s an exciting time to be a part of this sport and my true end goal is to grow a culture that fits the Roberts mission statement and to give our community and our athletes the opportunity to grow something transformative and something that leads the way in this new and upcoming sport.”

Paul Fricano. Provided photo.

Visitors to the New York Museum of Transportation on Sunday, August 24, will delight to barrel organ music played by several “organ grinders” and their unique instruments. Enthusiasts of this early form of musical entertainment will be cranking out tunes from a variety of vintage wind instruments, bringing back the sights and sounds from more than a century ago.

Organ grinders were itinerant showmen who traveled through cities and towns, often with a pet monkey or other animal. On street corners and aboard trains and trolleys, they played their tunes for the coins donated by enthralled listeners, captivated by the unique sound of the barrel organs.

The New York Museum of Transportation will echo with these sounds while visitors get an up close experience, listening, watching and trying their hands at making the music themselves.

Trolley rides and the organ grinder gathering are included in the admission price of $12 for adults, $10 for seniors age 65 and up, and $6 for youths age 3–12. Admission is free for youths under age three. No reservations are needed.

The New York Museum of Transportation features trolley rides every Sunday through October, open from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. and is located at 6393 East River Road, in Rush. For information, call 585-533-1113 or visit http://www.nymtmuseum.org. Provided information and photo

Hilton Lions Club fired up the grill to cook hamburgers and hot dogs for the approximately 80 seniors that attended the Senior Picnic held at the Hilton Community Center on July 30. Manning the grill were (l-r) Lions Ken Robertson, Kim Fay, Joe Lee, Mike Sengillo, and George Smith. The Hilton Lions Club has been cooking for the Community Center Senior Picnic for 30 years in a row. Provided information and photo.