Thomas A. Rohr
Cyclists pass through local area on 400-mile tour
The state’s largest multi-day bike tour traveled from Medina to Fairport on Monday, July 14. Organized by Parks & Trails New York (PTNY), the 27th annual Cycle the Erie Canal bike tour brought together cyclists from 37 states between the ages of 8 and 84. Six hundred cyclists participated in the
tour, traveling 400 miles from Buffalo to Albany, visiting historic towns along the Erie Canalway Trail. This year, the tour celebrates the 200th anniversary of the Erie Canal.
Day 2 of the tour included 62 miles of scenic canalside riding. During the first half of the day, riders stopped in villages along the trail including Holley, Brockport, and Spencerport. In Albion and Holley, Orleans County Tourism and local community partners met riders with snacks, drinks, and greetings from Orly the Ox – Orleans County’s mascot. Riders also traveled along the newly constructed Brockport Pedestrian Bridge, where Walk Bike Brockport offered pre-stamped postcards for riders to send home.
In 2021, Brockport was selected by PTNY and the New York State Canal Corporation as an Empire State Trail Town. The Empire State Trail Town Program recognizes and supports New York’s exceptional trailside communities for their demonstrated commitment to improving safety and experience for trail users. The 2024 Trail Towns include Little Falls, Amsterdam, Schuylerville, and Fort Edward. As part of this designation, PTNY provides technical assistance to improve the trail user experience and attract more visitors, drive economic growth, and enhance recreation in these communities.
Halfway through the day, riders reached Rochester’s Genesee Valley Park and REI further down the trail, where they could opt to take an excursion along the Genesee Riverway Trail into downtown Rochester. Riders later stopped in Pittsford to visit popular boutiques, galleries, and cafes in Schoen Place, ending the day at Center Park West in Fairport.
The New York State Canal Corporation, a subsidiary of the New York Power Authority, has partnered with Parks & Trails New York on Cycle the Erie Canal since its inception in 1998. The Erie Canalway National Heritage Corridor is the premier heritage sponsor of the event. Ten regional tourism agencies also sponsor the ride. Provided information and photos
Brockport Board of Education holds annual reorganization meeting
The Brockport Central School District Board of Education held its annual reorganization meeting on July 8, 2025.
Board member David Howlett was sworn in for a new five-year term, marking the start of his 11th year of service on the Board. A lifelong educator, Howlett has been a Brockport resident for 43 years. He and his wife, Shannon, are the proud parents of four children: Michael, Max, Sean, and Sam.
The Board also re-elected its leadership team. Robert Lewis will continue as President for a second year, and Howlett will again serve as Vice President.
Superintendent Sean C. Bruno, who also took his oath at the meeting, is thankful for the Board’s steadfast leadership and continued dedication.
“On behalf of our entire school community, I want to extend my deepest gratitude to our Board of Education,” said Bruno. “Their commitment to our students, staff, and families is reflected in the thoughtful decisions they make and their tireless efforts to support continuous improvement across our District.”
District Treasurer Jill Reichhart, and District Clerk Deb Moyer were also sworn in during the meeting.
Regular Board of Education meetings are typically held on the first and third Tuesdays of each month at 6 p.m. (5 p.m. during the summer) in the District Board Room, unless otherwise noted on the district website (https://www.bcs1.org). Meetings are open to the public, and community members are encouraged to attend. Provided information
A rider snaps a selfie with Orly the Ox in Holley.
In Brockport, riders placed pins in a map to indicate where they were visiting from.
Riders on the trail in Spencerport.
The Brockport Board of Education: (l-r) front row – Michael Turbeville, Terry Ann Carbone, David Stroup; back row – Jeffrey Harradine, David Howlett, Robert Lewis, and Kevin Parmele. Provided photo.
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Greece Post #468 hosting NYS
American Legion Baseball Senior Division Championship at RIT
Take me out to the ball game. Buy me some peanuts and Cracker Jacks. What memories of those days at the ball field.
The American Legion Baseball league was founded in 1925 in South Dakota and has been able to survive with its rich traditions into 2025. It’s a program that has enriched many lives by teaching the importance of sportsmanship, good health, and active citizenship within our communities.
This year, for the first time in recent memory, the New York State American Legion Senior Division Baseball Championship Tournament is headed to Rochester in the 7th District and will be hosted by Greece Post #468.
This exciting event will take place from Saturday, July 26, through Wednesday, July 30, at Rochester Institute of Technology. There will be 15 games played, running from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. each day of the tournament. There is a cost per game or weekend passes can be purchased at the gates. For the complete game schedule, go to nylegionbaseball.com and click on Senior Division.
of the 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, and 9th Districts participating as well as the runner up of the 5th District and the host team from Greece Post #468.
American Legion Baseball is a national institution. Its reputation is one of the most successful and traditionally rich amateur athletic leagues. The league’s competitive program is played by 13 to 19-yearolds all from and within the United States and Canada. The competition is fierce, intense, and powerful. These upcoming games are a showcase and the largest source of recruitment talent for the major leagues. Prominent notables like Yogi Berra, Bob Feller, and Stan Musial all started their careers playing on the fields of their local legions. All three were later inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, New York.
If you are looking for something to do with your family or just a fun day out, head over to RIT and support the hometown Greece Post #468 Baseball Team. Don’t forget that hot dog and peanuts.
Lift Bridge Book Shop inducted into Historic Business Preservation Registry
For information about the American Legion Greece Post #468, stop by the Post at 344 Dorsey Road or visit
Assemblyman Steve Hawley (R,C-Batavia) recognized Lift Bridge Book Shop on July 8 for its induction into the New York State Historic Business Preservation Registry. The shop, which opened its doors in 1972, has been a staple of the community, starting as a small store for paperbacks and bestsellers and becoming a hub for new and used books, toys, games, and art supplies. Hawley is proud to be able to bestow this honor upon the Lift Bridge Book Shop and is grateful for its contributions to the community for over 50 years.
“For decades, the Lift Bridge Book Shop has served as a gathering place for our community,” said Hawley. “Since the day they first opened shop, they’ve been committed to enriching the lives of everyone who walks through their doors. I’m proud to recognize this incredible local business for its induction into the Historic Business Preservation Registry and thank the Lift Bridge team for their lasting impact in Brockport and beyond.”
John and Sarah Bonczyk said, “We are incredibly grateful for this special moment for the bookstore. This would not be possible without the founding owners and continuous supporters, Archie and Pat Kutz. In addition, much thanks to Village of Brockport manager Erica Linden for nominating us and helping us through the whole process.”
Visit Lift Bridge Book Shop in person at 45 Main Street, Brockport, or online at liftbridgebooks. com. Provided information and photos
Pictured are (l-r) Lift Bridge Book Shop founding owners Pat and Archie Kutz, Assemblyman Steve Hawley, current owners John and Sarah Bonczyk, Village of Brockport Manager Erica Linden, Brockport Mayor Ben Reed, and Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce Director of Marketing & Communications Xander Rohring
The Greece Post #468 team won back-to-back Senior Division Championships in 2022 and 2023. Before the 2022 tournament, a Rochester-area team had not won an American Legion state title in 55 years. The 2023 team is shown above. File photo.
protecting dogs from harmful algal blooms
To help dog owners protect their pets from toxic algal blooms, New York Sea Grant has published a newly-revised “Protect Your Dog from Harmful Algae” brochure. The publication, freely available at nyseagrant.info/dogsandhabsbrochure, includes:
•Signs of harmful algae that can occur in waters from small puddles to large lakes,
•Indications of harmful algal blooms (HAB) poisoning in your pet,
•Tips for reducing the risk of exposure,
•Pet emergency hotline contacts in New York state, and
•New York State Department of Environmental Conservation and Department of State websites for reporting waters that may have a harmful algal bloom.
“You cannot tell if a bloom is toxic by looking, but there are signs to watch for on the water as well as potentially im-
death notices
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•Hume, Earl F., born on August 2, 1927, in Rochester, passed peacefully at age 97 on July 8, 2025. He will be remembered for his devotion, resilience, sense of humor and artistic talent. Earl proudly served the United States Navy for eight years and was a veteran of World War II and the Korean War in the role of carpenter’s mate and in damage control. He married Anna Barsamian, his high school sweetheart and love of his life, in 1948. He worked at Eastman Kodak Company. Earl was a self-taught artist. Upon his retirement, he became involved in the Rochester art community. He taught continuing education art classes, joined many art clubs and sold his paintings at local festivals and art shows. Pen and ink and watercolor were his favorite mediums. Earl was predeceased by his loving wife, Anna, parents James and Florence; brothers Paul, Leland, Gerton and James. He is survived by beloved daughters, Karen Shaw (Ron) and Deborah Pendino (Dominic); grandchildren, Brandy Rinck (Jack), Victoria Shaw (Robb), Jacob Rinck (Jennifer) and David Shaw (Ashley); four great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.
Friends and family are invited to call during Earl’s Celebration of Life on July 22, between 3 and 7 p.m. at the Rohrbach Brewing Company Railroad Street location. Interment will be private.
Karen Beth Kehoe
Karen Beth Kehoe passed away peacefully at the age of 77 at home surrounded by family and her beloved cats and dog after her second fight with cancer.
Karen was born to Elizabeth “Bessie” and Hubert Annis on November 25, 1947 and grew up a farm girl in Boonville, NY. You could often find her riding a tractor, riding her four wheeler tiring her dog out, or operating some new piece of equipment she decided to buy. Before having children she was an avid adventurer and even enjoyed skydiving. Karen was a lifelong educator and retired from teaching from the Greece Central School District in 2004 to help care for her grandchildren.
Karen was an animal lover and rescued many creatures over the years. Her family often joked to her that she was the crazy cat lady. She looked out for not only her animals but her family. Never one to ask for help or back down, she was out mowing her lawn two weeks before her passing despite the protests from her family (and two grandchildren willing to do it). She was nicknamed Karlen by her two nieces whom she adored and remained close to after the passing of their mother. Karen was one of a kind and will be greatly missed.
Karen was predeceased by her parents, Bessie and Hubert; sister Lois and husband Gene. Karen is survived by her four children, Kerry Kehoe, Kayce Gehrke, Kelly (Steve) Angora and Tom (Emily) Kehoe; her grandchildren Denny, Tony, Adrianna, Kali, Sky, Donnie, Teagan and a special miracle on the way due January 2026. She also leaves behind her two nieces, Tricia (Craig) Bauer and Tracy (Chuck) Batt and nephew Todd (Heather) Bauer.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to an animal rescue such as Keller’s Kats or Lollypop farm. Services will be private at the convenience of the family.
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•Marshall, Mary S., died July 9, 2025. She will now be reunited with her late husband and lifelong partner, Robert Marshall, with whom she shared a remarkable journey of devotion, adventure, and unwavering family values. Mary and Bob raised their children—Darlene Jennejohn, Dale Marshall (Michelle Henner), and Linda Hall (Jack Hall)—in a big farmhouse wrapped by a large front porch and memories. Mary’s home was filled with the warmth of baking cookies, the sound of the sewing machine and quiet wisdom. She had a green thumb, a patient heart, and a natural way of making everyone feel at home. She adored her grandchildren - Heather Lombardini (Glenn Lombardini), Tonya Hall (Adam Altimonda), and Alicia Hall - and took great joy in becoming a great-grandmother to Aiden Lombardini, who will proudly carry on the Marshall name. Contributions can be made to the Journey Home, 994 Long Pond Road, Rochester, NY 14626.
pacted debris on shore. Additionally, knowing the signs and symptoms of harmful algae poisoning in dogs can help pet owners act quickly to seek immediate veterinary help,” says New York Sea Grant Great Lakes Fisheries and Ecosystem Health Specialist Stacy Furgal.
Furgal updated the informational brochure with assistance from Cornell University Richard P. Riney Canine Health Center Extension Veterinarian Aly Cohen, D.V.M.
Dr. Cohen notes, “The harmful form of algal blooms is caused by overgrowth of cyanobacteria, often called bluegreen algae, that produces toxins harmful to people, pets, waterfowl, and livestock. Water sample testing is required to confirm that harmful algae is present. This outreach by New York Sea Grant helps educate the public about the risk of HABs to dogs.”
Pets and livestock can develop HABs poisoning by inges-
•Windus, Walter James, (April 9, 1946 - July 8, 2025) at age 79, following a life marked by love, quiet strength, and lasting contributions to both his community and his family. He is reunited now with his beloved wife of 53 years, Barbara Windus - his high school sweetheart and life’s greatest partner. Walt is survived by his devoted daughter, Danielle Windus-Cook (Rob Banzer); his grandson, James Walter (JW) Cook (Jess); his great-granddaughter, Lyla James Cook; his niece, Laurie Simons (John); and his sister Queen Nellist. A proud graduate of Clarkson University, Walt began his career in civil and structural engineering in 1969 and spent more than four decades with Erdman Anthony. As a Vice President there, his work helped shape the Northeast region. Most notably through various local projects like the Frederick Douglass–Susan B. Anthony Memorial Bridge, but it was the foundation he built at home that mattered most to him. His Funeral Service was held July 17 at Brockport First Baptist Church. Donations can be made in Walt’s memory to the Advent House. Arrangements entrusted to Fowler Funeral Home, Brockport.
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•Frearson, Edward J. “Ed,” died peacefully at home July 7, 2025 at age 85. He was predeceased by his parents, Edward C. and Lorraine Frearson; his brothers, James, William, and John Frearson; and his granddaughter, Ava. He is survived by his beloved wife of 64 years, Joan; his children, Scott (Karen) Frearson and Wendy (Mark Thomas) Picco; his grandchildren, Chelsea (Brett) Endres, Trevor (Katie Allkofer) Frearson, Madeline Picco, and Matthew (Jayna Gebbie) Picco; his great-granddaughter, Eloise; his nieces and nephews; and his loving grand-dogs, Brooks and Harley. Ed graduated from John Marshall High School and made his career at Eastman Kodak Company, where he worked as a Data Manager and Computer Programmer, retiring in November 1991. In retirement he worked guest services at Oak Hill Country Club.
Family and friends are invited to call on Tuesday, August 5, 2025 from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Thomas E. Burger Funeral Home, Inc., 735 East Avenue, Hilton. Ed’s Memorial Mass will be on Wednesday, August 6, 2025 at 9:30 a.m. at Sacred Heart Cathedral, 296 Flower City Park, Rochester, NY 14615. Interment at 2 p.m, in Parma Union Cemetery. Donations can be made to C.U.R.E. Childhood Cancer Association, 200 Westfall Road, Rochester, NY 14620 or to the Rochester Breast Cancer Coalition, 1048 University Ave., Rochester, NY 14607 in Ed’s memory.
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•Westcott, William, James, formerly of Hamlin, died April 20, 2025, in Norfolk, Nebraska. He was born October 6, 1938, in Rochester, to Bill and Pearl Westcott. Bill first met and later married Ruth E. Sherman on November 28, 1959, at the First Methodist Church in Spencerport. Legend has it Bill marched in the Spencerport Fireman’s Parade, from Walker. Ruth sold her baked goods at the Methodist Church booth. It was love at first sight and love at first bite of her baked goods, that sealed their partnership for life on the day they first met. Their home in Hamlin was a foundation of family values and cherished memories. Bill is survived by his two children, daughter Kim Morris of Savannah, Georgia, and son Buck and his wife Susie of Norfolk, Nebraska; his grandchildren: Stephanie Braddy and her husband Jerry, Justin Chernivec, Brendan Westcott and his wife DeeAnna, and Kaitlyn Merchant and her husband Cody; his seven greatgrandchildren. In 1972, Bill’s career with 3M brought the family to White Bear Lake, Minnesota. The couple celebrated 65 years together before Ruth’s passing on October 1, 2023. After her Memorial Service, Bill decided to relocate to Norfolk, Nebraska, to be closer to his family, where he carried on with the resilience and spirit that characterized his life. Upon his retirement in 1995, he and Ruth embarked on a grand journey across the United States, traveling in their motorhome and exploring all 50 states. They found comfort and community for a time in Sun Sites, Arizona, before settling in Whitney, Texas, in 2007. The friendships and fellowship they enjoyed at the Open Range Cowboy Church and Whitney Resorts significantly enhanced their lives.
A Graveside Memorial Service to honor William James Westcott took place June 7, 2025, at Whitney Memorial Park, Whitney, Texas.
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tion of HABs-infected water or shoreline debris and by grooming their fur and paws after being in water impacted by HABs. Symptoms of harmful algae poisoning in your dog may appear immediately or several hours after exposure. Water with the potential for HABs may appear green, blue-green, brown, or red with a spilled paint pattern as well as have HAB-infected scum or mats of debris floating on the water or found along the shoreline.
New York Sea Grant is a cooperative program of Cornell University and the State University of New York and one of 34 university-based programs providing coastal communities with research and outreach to promote better understanding, conservation, and use of America’s coastal resources. Provided information and photo
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•Freemesser, Richard John, “Dick,” died July 10, 2025 at age 94. He is survived by several nephews; and his devoted friends, Sue and Mike Copek. Richard was predeceased by his parents, Lawrence and Irene Freemesser; his brothers, James A. (2010) and Bernard L. (1977) Freemesser. Dick was a proud graduate of Aquinas Institute, class of 1949, and went on to serve in the US Army from 1955 to 1957. He then began his long career at Eastman Kodak as a Production Planner. After his retirement he was a caregiver for many elderly people. In his leisure he enjoyed gardening as well as raising his own hens and selling their eggs. He was a devout Catholic and taught 8th grade CCD, as well as serving as an usher for St. Leo’s Church for many years. He will be greatly missed by those who knew him.
A Funeral Mass was held July 14 at St. Leo the Great Catholic Church, Hilton. Interment in Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Those wishing may offer Masses in memory of Dick. Arrangements entrusted to Thomas E. Burger Funeral Home, Inc., Hilton.
•Goldy, Patrick, died July 10, 2025 at age 71. He was predeceased by his wife, Marilyn; his parents, Charles and Geraldine Goldy; and his siblings, Charles “Bud” Goldy and Deborah Lampman. He is survived by his children, Erin (Stephen) Megalo and Jessica (Cliff) Manchester; his grandchildren, Austin (Michelle) Manchester, Owen ( Kirsten Schafer-Burns) Manchester, Lillyan Manchester, Marcus Megalo, and Maddox Megalo; his siblings, Gerald (Judy) Goldy and Coleen (Dan) Rueb; his sister-in-law, Joanna Goldy; his brother-in-law, Keeno Lampman; his nieces and nephews; and neighborhood family and friends. Patrick was a retiree from Eastman Kodak Company where he worked as an engineer. He was a proud veteran of the US Navy. Patrick enjoyed carpentry, cooking, traveling with his wife Marilyn, and was an avid Buffalo Bills fan. Services will be held at the convenience of the family. Please consider “paying it forward” or spreading kindness in memory of Patrick. Arrangements entrusted to Thomas E. Burger Funeral Home, Inc., Hilton.
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•Colby, David W., died July 10, 2025, at age 83. David was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather and was the cornerstone of our family - a man whose life was built on hard work, quiet strength, and unconditional love. As a tool and die maker at Eastman Kodak he enjoyed a wonderful career however his true passion was farming and riding his tractor. His heart was full from a lifetime of doing what he loved for the people he loved most. He was married to his beloved wife, Frances for 64 wonderful years. Together, they built not just a home, but a legacy - one rooted in love, laughter, and unwavering support. David was often referred by his grandchildren and great grandchildren as “grumps”, however he was anything but that. He may have been stubborn at times and a kid at heart, however his family never knew anything but a man that would be there to play tag, build a treehouse, or spray you with a squirt gun. His greatest joy was being with his family and teasing his grandchildren and great grandchildren. He rarely missed a chance to watch them compete in their sports - cheering with pride from the sidelines, offering encouragement, and celebrating their victories with his quiet grin, humble heart and the best funny jabs. He is survived by his loving wife, Frances; his children Michael (Susan) and Douglas-deceased (Nancy); grandchildren Jessica (Mark), Ashley (Zach), Jacob (Brian), Sierra (David), Erica, Michael (Kyla), Jon (Justina), Steven (Rachel) and great-grandchildren Nathan, Drew, Katelyn, Loretta, Zachary, Logan, Riley, Owen, Gavin, Hannah, Kelwyn, Quinlyn.
A Celebration of Life was held July 15, 2025 at Ogden Baptist Church, Spencerport. Arrangements entrusted to Walker Brothers Funeral Home, Spencerport.
Celebrating 30 years of dance at La Danse Workshop
by Joanne Michielsen
Trichia Bertino is celebrating 30 years as Owner and Artistic Director of La Danse Workshop. The studio has blossomed and grown over the years to include locations in Spencerport and Hilton, as well as the Ashford Dance Company in Rochester, which she became the owner of in 2022.
La Danse fits the needs of all its students – those who wish to compete and others who wish to do what they love best: dance! Emphasis is placed on developing poise, perception, coordination, and discipline in an enjoyable environment. Classes are offered in ballet, jazz, tap, hip hop, lyrical, modern, Irish dance, acrobatics, and musical theater, with programs available for children as young as 18 months to adults.
Ashford Dance Company is an inclusive studio that offers a Dancers With Diverse Abilities program. Diverse abilities can be anything that makes a child unique or makes a typical class a little trickier for them. Specialized staff work with these students in sensory classes accompanied by dance.
Bertino says the end-of-year recital is the studio’s gift to its families. They performed six shows in May, utilizing state-of-the-art technology. The goal is for each family leaving the Fallto-Spring session to have a lasting impression of a professional, well-puttogether show. It’s “what our families deserve,” Bertino said.
The second of the six May recitals coincided with Bertino’s youngest son’s graduation from Nazareth University. While Bertino understandably had to miss that sold-out show, she said, “My
Spencerport Kiwanis collecting children’s books
Spencerport Kiwanis is having a book collection for youth books from board book age through young adult. The books go to places such as Hope Hall, Cameron Community Ministries, Head Start, Spencerport Schools, and other community centers for their youth programs. Over 1,000 books were donated two years ago. Books that are in new or decent
condition can be dropped off from July 28 through August 3 at Slayton Place Restaurant, 26 Slayton Avenue, Spencerport. There will be a labeled collection box.
Those with several books they would like to donate ahead of the collection dates may call 585-376-0894 and leave a message for pickup. Provided information
Clarkson Historical Society hosting annual summer camp
Summer School Camp at the Clarkson Academy will be a four-day experience in cursive writing, reading, games, stories, history, and music – all typical at schools, including one-room schools, in the 1940s and ‘50s.
village of amazing staff made it all happen. I’m so blessed to have such amazing, talented, hard-working staff!”
For more information, visit www.ladanseworkshop.com or www.ashforddanceco.com. Provided photos
Brockport bridge update
Brockport Village Manager Erica Linden provided an update on the Main Street lift bridge project on July 15.
During the week of July 14, Crane Hogan was slated to continue to finish Punch List work and subcontractors finalize their efforts: BVR Ironworkers re-installing the guide rail, Champion working on the operating console, and O’Connell continuing electrical work.
Electrical testing will continue the week of July 21, with any modifications to be wrapped up Wednesday or Thursday and the operating console work finished Thursday through Saturday.
The cost of the program is $10 per student to cover the cost of supplies.
Registration forms are in the Clarkson Town Hall and on the clarksonhistoricalsociety.org website. Provided information
The Summer School Camp is for 20 students going into fourth and fifth grades. This four-day school experience will be held Monday, August 18 through Thursday, August 21 from 9 a.m. to noon each day.
Functional testing will begin July 28, including nighttime testing, with the bridge in the lowered position. Testing will include warning gates and barrier lights. Temporary warning lights for mariners will be installed.
The bridge is scheduled to open mid-week the week of August 4.
Provided information
Trichia Bertino (left) and family at her son’s graduation.
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Blood Drives
•Upcoming blood drives: July 21, 1 to 6 p.m., Riga Town Hall, 6460 Buffalo Road, Churchville; July 23, 1 to 6 p.m., Chili Community Center, 3237 Chili Avenue, Rochester; July 24, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Strong West, 156 West Avenue, Brockport; July 24, 1 to 6 p.m., Brockport Firemen’s Exempt Club, 248 West Avenue, Brockport; July 24, 1:30 to 6:30 p.m., Spencerport Fire District, 175 Lyell Avenue, Spencerport; July 29, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., St. Leo’s Church, 110 Old Hojack Lane, Hilton. Those who give from July 15-31 will receive a Fandango Movie Reward by email (RedCrossBlood.org/July). Make an appointment to give blood or platelets by visiting RedCrossBlood.org, calling 1-800-RED CROSS or by using the Red Cross Blood Donor App. Classes/Workshops/Webinars
•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.
•Mega IT will host a free Cybersecurity Learning and Business Networking Event on Tuesday, July 23, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the Gates Public Library, 902 Elmgrove Road, Rochester. It is designed to help businesses and individuals better understand today’s cybersecurity threats and learn practical steps to protect their data and systems. Light refreshments and snacks will be provided. Space is limited. RSVP by emailing contact@megaitrochester.com.
Donations Needed
•Spencerport Kiwanis is collecting new and gently used books for babies through young adults to go to area youth programs. Drop off donations from July 28 through August 3 at Slayton Place Restaurant, 26 Slayton Avenue, Spencerport. There will be a labeled collection box. Those with several books they would like to donate ahead of the collection dates may call 585-376-0894 and leave a message for pickup.
•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
•Brockport Summer Serenades concerts are held on Thursday evenings at Brockport’s Welcome Center, 11 Water Street. Rain location is St. Luke’s Episcopal Church. Midnight Cruisers perform on July 24 at 7 p.m. For information, visit www.brockportny.org or call 637-5300.
•Movies in the Park offers a series of free, familyfriendly movie screenings throughout the summer. All movies begin at dusk, or approximately a half hour after sunset. On Friday, July 25, see Madagascar at Seneca Park Zoo (gates open at 7 p.m.).
•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. Triple Plan Band performs July 25.
•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. July 27 performance by Soul Hammer (High Energy Blues with a Twist).
•Irondequoit Garden Walks, the town’s first-ever free, self-guided garden walk, is Sunday, July 20, from noon to 4 p.m. Features more than 50 residential and community gardens. Visit https:// IrondequoitGardenWalks.com for information and an interactive map.
•Parma Summer Smash is Friday, July 25, from 5 to 10 p.m. at Parma Town Park, 1300 Hilton-Parma Corners Road. The event features a Food Truck Rodeo with over 15 trucks to choose from, live music from the Blue 22 and BB Bang, a dynamic activity zone with bounce houses and family fun, and local community vendors showcasing goods and services. New this year will be a drone show, presented by the primary event sponsor, Wegmans.Admission is free for all members of the community (food and beverages available for purchase).
•Wegmans Concerts by the Shore are Wednesdays at 7 p.m. at Ontario Beach Park, Rochester. Free admission. July 23 performance by Junk Yard Field Trip (eclectic rock).
•Greece Marching Band’s first annual Car, Truck & Bike Show will be held July 27 at 1120 Latta Road, Greece. Gates open from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. for registration. All makes and models welcome. Spectator gates open all day. Awards presentation at 3 p.m. Features 50/50, raffle baskets, music, food and beverages. Pre-register at greeceblueknights. boosterhub.com/store/10612.
•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.
•Shake on the Lake presents a production of William Shakespeare’s The Tempest on Saturday, July 26, 6:30 p.m., on the Hartwell Hall Lawn at SUNY Brockport. Tickets are free. Visit shakeonthelake. org for information and tickets.
•Trolleys at Twilight – with live music, games and complimentary ice cream – takes place on Saturday, August 2 from 4 p.m. until dusk at the New York Museum of Transportation 6393 East River Road, Rush. The museum features a collection of trolley cars and other vehicles, the Midtown Plaza Monorail, and the only trolley ride in New York State. For information, visit www.nymtmuseum. org.
•2025 Stamp Show & Philatelic Open House sponsored by the Western Monroe Philatelic Society. New location: Brockport Elks Lodge, 4400 Sweden Walker Road, Brockport. Sunday, August 3, 2025, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Stamps, Covers, Postcards, Coins. For more information phone Dave Bombard 3526955.
Fundraisers
•Rummage Sale at Hamlin Methodist Church, 1736 Lake Road, Hamlin, on Friday, July 25 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. with a Bag Sale on Saturday, July 26 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. There will also be baked goods for sale.
•The American Legion Auxiliary #379 will serve a Lasagna Dinner on the second Wednesday of the month and a Chicken & Biscuit Dinner on the fourth Wednesday of the month to help support the Brockport Area Veterans Club, 222 West Avenue, Brockport. Both dinners are from 4 to 6 p.m. and are available for dine in or take out. Cost is $12 per person, $6 for veterans. For reservations, call 585-637-5012. (Dinners may vary.)
•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 Brockport Lions Club is holding a Brews & Balboas Fundraiser on Wednesday, August 6, from 6 to 8 p.m., at Barber’s Bar & Grill, 22 Main Street, Brockport. All proceeds benefit the Morgan-Manning House restoration project. Grand prize is a 55-inch TV. For information, call Chuck Switzer at 752-9152 or Scott Hunsinger at 472-6427.
•Greece Marching Band Boosters are hosting a BBQ Chicken Dinner, prepared by Chef’s Catering, on August 8, 5 p.m., at Odyssey Academy back parking lot, 750 Maiden Lane, Rochester. Dinners are $20 and include a half chicken, salt potatoes, corn and roll. Pre-order deadline is July 31 at greeceblueknights.com/boosterhub.com. Stay for a free performance by the Greece Blue Knights Marching Band.
•The Churchville Riga Chamber of Commerce is looking for crafters/vendors for the 2025 Churchville Summer Fest which will take place on August 16, noon to 9 p.m. (vendors from noon to 6 p.m.), at the Churchville fairgrounds across from the caboose. The festival will also have bands, chicken BBQ, food booths, tractor show, kids games, and more. Contact Tish Juergens at levans14428@ yahoo.com for more information.
•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 will hold mobile office hours to help with constituent needs on Tuesday, July 29, 10 a.m. to noon, at the Hamlin Public Library, 1680 Lake Road North; and at his Batavia Satellite office, 420 East Main Street, from noon to 5 p.m. on July 23 and 30.
•Brockport: Village Board – July 21, special 6:30 p.m. start time, at 49 State Street.
•Chili: Library Board of Trustees – July 22, 6 p.m. at 3237 Chili Avenue, New Community Center; Zoning Board of Appeals – July 23, 7 p.m., at Town Hall Main Meeting Room.
•Churchville: Board of Trustees – July 21 (third Monday), at 23 East Buffalo Street.
•Clarkson: Town Board – July 22, 6 p.m., at Town Hall.
•Hamlin: Zoning Board – July 21, 7 p.m.
•Sweden: Town Board – July 22, 6 p.m.
Health/Help
•Veterans with Cancer Support Group meets the second and fourth Tuesday of the month from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at Cancer Support Community at Gilda’s Club, 255 Alexander Street, Rochester. Call 585423-9700 x304 or visit www.cscrochester.org for information.
Historical
•The Gates Historical Society’s program on Monday, July 21, will feature a presentation entitled “Rochester Without George Eastman” at 7 p.m. at the Gates Town Hall. Kathy Connor, Legacy Curator at the George Eastman Museum, will talk about all the things we would not have in Rochester if not for George Eastman. This program is free and handicapped accessible.
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. Closed Saturday, July 26 for Hamlin July Jamboree. For the full calendar of summer events, visit the library’s website or Facebook page. Preschool Storytime with Mrs. Carlson is Monday, July 21 at 10:30 a.m. Buddy Knitting for Kids is Monday, July 21 at 2 p.m. Taste the Rainbow program for kids is Tuesday, July 22 at 1 p.m. Book Club for Adults meets at Hamlin Beach State Park at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, July 23. STEAM challenges: Kid Edition is Wednesday, July 23 at 2 p.m.; All Ages Edition is Thursday, July 24 at 2 and 6 p.m.; Tween/Teen Edition is Friday, July 25 at 2 p.m. Billions of Bubbles program is Monday, July 28 at 11 a.m. 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 July and August. Upcoming events include: Lego Printmaking – July 24, 1 to 3 p.m., drop-in style, no registration required. Flower City Arts Center will help you make Lego print blocks and your own unique prints. We Love Strawberries! – July 31 at 2 p.m., registration required. Enjoy a reading of I Love Strawberries by Shannon Anderson and explore the lifecycle of a strawberry. Plant a seed to take home. Be a Birdwatcher – August 7 at 2 p.m., registration required. Learn the basics of birdwatching and be introduced to helpful identification tools. Learn how to attract birds to your yard. For more information and/or registration, call 293-2009, go to newmanrigalibrary. org, or visit the library’s Facebook page.
•The Ogden Farmers’ Library, 269 Ogden Center Road, Spencerport, is open Monday 10 a.m. to 8p.m., Tuesday through Thursday 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (every third Friday opening at 10 a.m.), closed Saturdays in July and August. Events: Summer Reading for Adults, Teens, & Kids runs through August 8; Coloring for Adults and Teens – July 21 at 6 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): Sensory Play Time – Monday, July 28, 10 to 11 a.m., for ages 1-3. Kids Craft – Monday, July 28, 1 to 2 p.m., colorful bubble painting for ages 512. From Intern to Director – Monday, July 28, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., registration appreciated. Local artist and community leader Kristina Kaiser presents on her path to Director of the Yards Collective. Teen Jurassic Park Escape Room – Wednesday, July 30, 2 to 3 p.m., for grades 7 to 12, registration required, Find clues, solve puzzles, and break in before the dinosaurs break out. Open to grades 7 to 12. Teen/Tween Craft Club – Thursday, July 31, 6 to 7 p.m., for grades 6-12, registration required. Create a wrapped rainbow decoration with yarn and paracord. Rainbow Mermaid Party – Friday, August 1, 1 to 2 p.m., for all ages. A story and meet-and-greet with Katfish Mermaid followed by games and shell crafts. RMSC Presents: Pigment Perfection – Saturday, August 2, 11 a.m. to noon, for ages 5 to 12, registration required. Discover chemistry behind plant pigments, learn how rocks get colors, and paint with berries, leaves, and spices. 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 Monday, July 21, 6:30 p.m., at Station #3, 191 West Avenue.
•Hamlin Morton Walker Board of Fire Commissioners holds a regular business meeting on Monday, July 21 at 7 p.m. and a Workshop on Thursday, July 24 at 7 p.m. All meetings are held at the Hamlin Morton Walker Fire District Building, 1521 Lake Road, Hamlin.
Seniors
•Bingo every Tuesday, 1 p.m., at the Hilton Community Center Ingham Room for anyone 55+. Loose change is preferred.
•GetSetUp offers peer-led classes in technology, health and wellness, financial literacy, and more, free for New Yorkers age 60 and up. Visit www.getsetup.io/nystate for information.
Volunteer Opportunities
•Volunteers are needed for the Brockport Arts Festival. Consider being part of the action. Learn more and sign up at https://tinyurl.com/ycx3xehb.
Spencerport CanaL Days
Spencerport Canal Days 2026
Information Booth - 2-3 hour commitment
Tasting Tent - Recruit and contract businesses for tasting, oversee tasting
Advertising - attend a few meetings to know where and what info needs to be distributed; contract with advertising agencies
Children’s Activities - 2-3 hour shifts helping in activity tent
Canaligator Race - planning throughout the year and helping during the race
Arts and Crafts - check in vendors; serve as goodwill ambassador to listen to crafter suggestions, needs, etc.
Food Vendors - co-coordinator to share job of securing food vendors and communicating with food vendors
Solicitations - contact sponsors to help fund event
Entertainment Committee - Recruit, contract and oversee bands
Setup/teardown - 1.5 hours at beginning and end of event
Garbage detail - 1.5 hours twice daily
Co-coordinator for event - share job of overseeing the event. Plan general meeting agendas and lead approximately 10 meetings per year
Photographer - take pictures periodically throughout event to be used in future advertisements
Volunteer Dinner - help with details for organizing the dinner
Also needed 50 volunteers for the two day event!
Anyone with a few spare hours and a love for the Village of Spencerport and this community event, please stop by one of the Information Booths where there will be signup sheets, contact Kathy Wilson at Spencerportcanaldays35@gmail.com or call 585-352-1350 to learn how you can help make Spencerport Canal Days 2026 a reality.
Spencerport Canal Days to feature top-notch entertainers
by Grace Scism for Spencerport Canal Days
There’s nothing better than spending a summer day listening to great live music. Check out the lineup for this year’s Canal Days and come out to support these amazing artists.
Dori’s Music Studio performing
from 10 to 10:30 a.m. Dori offers a summer band program in July for students who have been playing for at least one year. The program, which includes students from her studio and from her band program at Leo Bernabi Elementary School, is a fun way for band students to keep up their playing skills during the summer. This year the band is learning fun pop music such as “Any Way You Want It,” “Smoke on the Water,” and “Louie, Louie.”
arrangements. No matter what generation of listener, this power trio will keep the party going!
From 1:30 to 3 p.m., Feedback , a high energy five-piece band plays everything from classic rock, blues, and Motown, to country and modern hits. Featuring the dynamic lead vocals of Vernette Hill, Feedback is a crowdpleaser everywhere they play. They have opened for such national acts as Eddie Money, Rik Emmett (of Triumph) and Steve Augeri (of Journey).
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Closing out Saturday from 3:30 to 5 p.m. is SIRSY, a two-piece vocalist/drummer group. Charismatic vocalist/drummer Melanie Krahmer and her husband, Rich Libutti on guitar manage to sound like a full band. Their energetic show often includes stories from the road, laughter, and dance parties.
All the performances are in the Firemen’s Field Entertainment Tent with plenty of chairs so visitors can relax and enjoy the music. Provided photos
The UCC Praise Band will perform contemporary Christian music for your enjoyment from 1 to 2 p.m. The band features Mark DiNitto on bass, Doug Schott on drums, Mark Schott on guitar, Dori Swarthout on keyboard, and vocalist Darcy Colby. Their repertoire includes songs by Jelly Roll, Blake Shelton, Wyonna Judd, MercyMe, Matthew West, and others.
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Johnny Bauer, a touring musical entertainer from western NY. He is an accomplished singer, songwriter, guitarist, and harmonica player accompanied by Nicki Paris on bass guitar and vocals, and Ryan Bauer, Johnny’s son, on drums, guitar and vocals. They perform country, blues and rock in a soulful Americana style.
Over 70 crafters on hand at Spencerport Canal Days
by Grace Scism for Spencerport Canal Days
Local crafters work hard all year long so that they have the opportunity to sell their arts and crafts at local festivals. This year, Spencerport Canal Days will feature over 70 crafters, plus four community groups, and 10 commercial vendors.
Among this year’s new crafters is Tiffany Smith, owner of Coastal Wood Creations. She and her husband moved from coastal North Carolina to Albion about two years ago. Her one-of-a-kind creations include epoxy river coasters, charcuterie boards, and oceaninspired resin decor that brings a touch of nature into one’s home.
“It started out as a hobby, just making things for myself in 2020 during the pandemic,” said Smith. “But as I perfected my skills, I decided to start an Etsy shop and participate in festivals, and quickly became successful.”
Laura Chilson is also new to Canal Days. After graduating from art school in 2008, she focused on painting portraits of people and pets. But since working at a local flower and vegetable farm, she has been creating farm-inspired art.
Take the shuttle –save the trouble!
by Grace Scism for Spencerport Canal Days
Spencerport Canal Days will again offer free shuttle buses to and from Spencerport High School, 2707 Spencerport Road, to the power station behind Slayton Place in the Village of Spencerport. Buses will run from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. both days. Plenty of free parking is available at the High School. Handicap accessible buses are available, and the buses can also accommodate strollers.
For the past 14 years, the Canal Days Committee has coordinated with the Spencerport School District to offer shuttle buses and drivers. The festival profits pay for the bus rental and cost of the drivers.
Please leave your pets at home. No pets are allowed.
“Sometimes I’ll take pictures of things on the farm, and then I create paintings from the photo references,” said Chilson. She sells greeting cards, tote bags, and magnets featuring her artwork, and also hand-paints vases that she uses to create unique arrangements with flowers grown on the farm.
Livonia resident Kerry Chartier will be bringing her Goat Isle Soap to Canal Days for the first time. She has been crafting smallbatch, raw goat milk soaps in partnership with local farms, blending sustainability with luxury skin care. Each bar is cold processed and enriched with nourishing oils, butters and essential oils. Rose Quartz; Blueberry Thyme; Turmeric, Charcoal and Tea Tree; and Oatmeal Milk and Honey are some of the scents she’ll have for sale.
“Beyond soap, we’ll have a curated selection of scrubs, lotions, balms, and moisturizers - all developed from scratch in our studio with a focus on skin repair and nourishment,” said Chartier. “Everything is packaged with care using low-waste, eco-friendly materials.”
Shop Spencerport Canal Days arts and crafts on Saturday, July 26 and Sunday, July 27 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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4 Creatively equipped- epoxy resin
5 Sam&BaileyArtisanGoods- felted, macrame wall décor, spinners
6 MJDispensary Informationsheets
7etolahHolmesChapter#440- drinks, pretzel bites
8 DaughtersofMokana- snacks, drinks
9 AimeePerkins
9 PurpleSirens- tumblers, glasses, earrings, clothing
10retroTraders- misc. items
12 Go-To-Tees- t-shirts
13/14 SW expressions- ponchos, dresses, dreamcatchers, instruments
16 TheLocalFlora- farm inspired cards, floral arrangements
17 KristyGuentherArt- painting
18 CarolBrownyard- fiber/leather
43 IronPonds- 3D printed dragons, etc
44 GoatIsleSoap- soaps, lotions & balms
45 MaarvelousCreationsSoyCandles- soy candles
46/47 HomemadeCraftsbyAnita- fiber/leather
48 M&MLinks- jewelry
50 GiaContiFineArts- painting
51 HowardHanna
52 KissedByTheSunSpices- variety spices/seasonings
60 MaximumTans- sunglasses
90 OgdenAuxiliaryPolice- child ID badges
91/92 SageMapleFarm- maple & maple products
111 Amber&JeanQualityHandmadeBags- handmade bags/purses
112/113Whiskers‘NYarn- crocheted products
114 PeacockPiecesDesign- buffalo bills Inspired apparel/ accessories
115 OgdenFarmer’sLibrary- books, magazines, materials
116 Artxbebe- digitally designed t-shirts
117 Falanga’sGourmetCottonCandy- cotton candy
118 ThePearl&Stone- jewelry
119 WhimseyDesignsbyJane- painting
120 DarkMoon esscentuals- handmade bath, body & skincare products
121 HomeSweetHomeDécor- woodworking
122 FermLabs- hot sauces
123 Oaks roofing&Siding
130 LittleBitCountryShop- pet accessories
131 AvonProducts,Incorporated- bath & beauty products
132 GhanaBaAfricanBeadsGallery- jewelry/keychains
133/134Simply red emporium- metal spinners, ceramics, flags
135expressYourSelf embroidery- embroidered Items, wood signs
136 PaprockiFamilyAgency
137 DoorAmore- custom wreaths
138 Vinegars, etc.- specialty foods
139/140Harley roseDesigns- indoor/outdoor décor, wood, canvas
141 Tai’sSweetShop- candles
150 FizzyBombz- bath bombs, soaps, etc.
151 FreedomSeason-jewelry
152 WillowHenna- henna body art, glitter tattoos
153 LeafFilter
154 ColorDen- nat’l dyed wood, tallow skincare products
155 SunshineChicDesigns- jewelry, bags, aprons, butterfly wings
156 St.John’sChurch- water, pamphlets
157 PrimroseCandy&Gifts- sublimation windspinners, ornaments
158 SweetMarie’sHotSauce- hot sauces
159 FidgetMade- crocheted items
160 K-9 resortsofGreece
161 BadDogWoodworks- wood products
162/163WildChildbyDesigns- laser engraved wood products, ceramics
170rochesterPoliceDepartment- recruitment/information materials
171 CoastalWoodCreations- ocean themed cutting bds., key hangers
172 Pier’sPaintings, etc.- painted slates & gourds
173 TouchofGoldPaperworks- journals, all things paper
174 MZBakedGoods- specialty foods
175 InfinityLinkedPermanentJewelry- jewelry
176 AutismUp- materials, resources
177 AirNationalGuard- recruitment/information materials
178 DLSDesigns- resin creations
179 GhostworksandMore- historical fiction novel
180 KelCreations- fiber, leather
181 PawsAccessories- pet supplies
182 StateFarmInsurance
190 HilltopHoney- honey, honey products
193renewalbyAnderson
194 Fox& ravenArtisans- laser etched/cut crafts
195 SunnieCorry’sCoolStuff/HipPockets- handsewn fabric hip pockets
196 Stellar roofing
197 Albanese’sFinest- specialty food - sauce
198 MadCityWindows&Baths
199 G.O.A.T.Organics- soaps, lotions
200/201Graphic ratsStudio- tiedye clothing
202 Pro-rehabServices
203 Siah’sFacePaint&More- face painting, popcorn, cotton candy
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29 McColley’s- varied menu
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62 Shakin’Smiles- variety lemonades/limeades
63 SpencerportKiwanis- hot dogs, hamburgs, drinks 64 Spencerport rotary- beef on weck 93 KettleCornShoppe- kettle corn, lemonade 94 HouseofWhacks- mac & cheese, mac sandwich, cracked cake 95 WrapsonWheels- wraps, fries, chicken fingers, pop, water
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What better reason to visit Spencerport Canal Days than to fill your belly with tasty treats from a variety of food trucks and community groups? There are favorites that will make a return appearance, new food trucks to try, and several community groups selling food.
Returning this year are:
•The Popcorn Shoppe
•House of Whacks (macaroni and cheese)
•RNR Merchandise (Ice Cream)
•Eat Greek (authentic gyros, Greek salad, falafel, baklava)
•The Melt Truck (various sandwich melts)
•Sammies ‘n Sweets
•Agatina’s (Buffalo Crunch Balls, house made meatballs, chicken parm sandwiches, chicken french bites, and more)
•Shakin’ Smiles, LLC (lemonade, limeade, iced tea, sparkling lemonade, etc.)
Community groups that will be selling food and beverages include Lalla Rookh Daughters of Mokana, Mary Jane Holmes Chapter #440 of the Order of the Eastern Star, Kiwanis Club of Spencerport, and Rotary Club of Spencerport.
Food vendors will be located in both the Firemen’s Field and on South Union Street. Spencerport Canal Days runs from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, July 26 and Sunday, July 27.
Canal Days Tasting Tent returns for tenth year
by Grace Scism for Spencerport Canal Days
The popular Canal Days Tasting Tent is back again this year with four NY wineries and a distillery offering tastings and bottles for purchase.
Many are familiar with Casa Larga Vineyards and Winery in Fairport. Their offerings include reds, whites, Rosé wines, and ice wines.
Montezuma Finger Lakes Winery, one of the Martin Family Wineries and Distilleries, located at the top of Cayuga Lake, specializes in Rieslings, Vignoles, and strawberry wine.
Thousand Islands Winery in Alexandria Bay offers a wide variety of wines that range from dry to dessert wines, including a Marquette Bourbon Barrel Aged red wine.
Victorianbourg Wine Estate in Wilson, NY specializes in European-style varietal table wines, sweet wines for sophisticated tastes, unique table wines infused with chocolate, and Vika wines served warm like herbal tea.
Festival goers also will have the opportunity to taste products from Springbrook Hollow Farm Distillery in Fort Ann, near Lake George. The distillery uses the clean, unprocessed water from Springbrook Hollow, which gives their spirits a unique flavor. Springbrook Hollow distills their bourbon in
a custom-made copper pot still, one batch at a time. At their distillery, they sell Cowboy Coffee, Apple Moonshine, Maple Moonshine, Limoncello, and Adirondack Straight Rye Whiskey, to name a few.
The Tasting Tent will be open from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days of the festival in the Firemen’s Field on the southwest side of the canal bridge. Admission is $5 per person to sample vendor products and ID (valid driver’s license) will be checked at the door. Tickets must be purchased prior to 4:30 p.m. Customers can request that their purchases be held until the end of the day, so they don’t have to carry them as they enjoy the festival.
Grab a bite from one of the many food vendors. File photo by Karen Fien.
Sample various offerings from New York wineries and a distillery. File photo by Karen Fien.
The Canaligator Race is back!
by Grace Scism for Spencerport Canal Days
The popular Canaligator Race is back after a brief hiatus and will take place on Sunday, July 27 at 4:30 p.m. So be sure to purchase your tickets during Spencerport Canal Days at either of the two Information Booths on Saturday, July 26 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. or Sunday, July 27 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tickets are $5 each or five tickets for $20. (You do not need to be present to win.)
For those who have never experienced a Canaligator Race before, the event involves dumping over 1,000 little green canaligators off the Union Street Bridge into the Erie
Canal to see which make it to the finish line first…and last. Finish fast or float in last - you could win a prize!
Each one of the little green canaligators has a number on his tummy and if your number is called, you are a winner! Prizes, which total nearly $3,000, include generous Wegmans and Tops gift cards, RMSC passes, Rochester Red Wings tickets, Cinemark movie tickets, Dunkin gift cards, The Strong National Museum of Play passes, VISA gift cards, and a date night package to Home 2 Suites by Hilton.
Proceeds from this year’s race will be donated to Spencerport community organizations and programs.
Kathy Wilson takes over as Spencerport Canal Days chair
by Grace Scism for Spencerport Canal Days
For over 40 years, Ginny Swarthout volunteered to help make Spencerport Canal Days a reality. Last year, she announced it would be her last year as chair so that she could devote more time to her business, The Unique Shop on South Union Street. In stepped Kathy Wilson.
Born and raised in Spencerport, Wilson is a retired teacher who taught special education for 33 years at Leo Bernabi Elementary School in Spencerport.
“My husband, Kevin, and I began volunteering in the information booth a number of years ago, and gradually became involved with other volunteer opportunities within Canal Days,” said Wilson. That included helping with solicitations, the Tasting Tent, and the Volunteer Dinner.
“Ginny had been telling me for a couple of years that she was going to be stepping down,” said Wilson. “Knowing that I was retiring, she approached me to take over her roles and responsibilities as director.”
Wilson credits the Spencerport Canal Days Board for providing guidance and support, and answering her “thousands of questions.” She also credits the volunteers who generously give their time to make the event possible.
As a teenager, Wilson worked at the Ben Franklin store during Canal Days. Now in its 43rd year, the event has become a community institution.
“Spencerport Canal Days is a way of highlighting our community along the canal to the thousands of visitors who will attend,” said Wilson. “And I am extremely proud of the fact that our proceeds are given back to our many community causes and organizations.”
Free SAFE CHILD cards available at Canal Days
by Grace Scism for Spencerport Canal Days
The Ogden Police Department will be offering free child identification cards at this year’s Spencerport Canal Days. Having a SAFE CHILD card will give the parent or guardian peace of mind knowing that should anything ever happen to their child, they will have an ID with vital information for authorities.
SAFE CHILD cards contain a child’s name, biographical information (including date of birth, gender, height, weight, hair color, eye color, and other identifying data), and a fingerprint image of both index fingers. In only three to five minutes, a SAFE CHILD card is printed and laminated for each parent or guardian free of charge.
In addition to being able to quickly provide important details to law enforcement agencies investigating a child’s disappearance, the SAFE CHILD Card will serve as an im-
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portant tool when used in conjunction with the NYS AMBER Alert and Missing Child Alert programs. The card will allow essential missing child information to be disseminated, statewide if necessary; within minutes and dramatically increases the possibility of bringing a missing child home.
Ogden Police Department will use new equipment that contains the latest digital fingerprinting technology and high-resolution photography capabilities, some of which was purchased thanks to a generous donation by the Spencerport Canal Days Committee.
The SAFE CHILD Card program is a free public service administered by the New York State Sheriffs’ Association, Inc.
The SAFE CHILD booth will be located at the entrance to the Firemen’s Field to the left of the Information Booth on Saturday, July 26 and Sunday, July 27 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Please note that children must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.
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Holley High School Class of 1957 holds reunion
Members of the Holley High School Class of 1957 recently gathered for a reunion at 58 Main Restaurant in Brockport, as they have for the past several years. The class first came together for their 10-year reunion, which was held at the Village Inn in Gaines. From the 10th to the 50th, reunions were held at five-year intervals. Those who are able have attended yearly reunions since, some class members accompanied by their spouses or other guests. In attendance were (*denotes class member): standing (l-r) – Tom Friedo*, Jerry McAllister*, Fran McAllister*, Amy Ashbery, Tom McAllister*, Jack Moore Jr.*, Lynn Van Orden*, Nancy (McCarty) Hansen, Pat (Ellis) Baker*; seated – Karen McAllister, Jeanne McAllister, Richard Ashberry*, Dick Howard* (Class Vice President), Bev (Lane) Brennan*, Joyce (Sherwood) Bell*, Carol (Persia) Olson*. Class members not attending because of distance and/or health are: Julianna (Rinas) Youngs, Anita (Lusk) Trupo, Marian (Mower) Moore, Fred Fiorito, Class President Robert Lacey, and George Noble. Provided information and photo.
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
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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.
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
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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!
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.
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EMPLOYMENT
FLPPS surpasses 1,000 enrollees in Career Pathways Training Program
Fall deadline approaches for four high-demand fields
Finger Lakes Performing Provider System (FLPPS) recently announced that more than 1,000 students have enrolled in the Career Pathways Training (CPT) Program, marking a major milestone in its ongoing effort to build a stronger, more sustainable health workforce across Western and Central New York.
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Funded by the New York State Department of Health, the CPT Program aims to bolster and diversify the health, behavioral health, and social care workforce by expanding access to training and career pathways. It covers tuition, books, and academic fees for students pursuing education in 13 highdemand health fields. By partnering with schools and employers to train new workers and upskill existing ones, the CPT Program creates accessible opportunities that help build a homegrown workforce more equipped to meet the state’s rising industry demand.
“Exceeding 1,000 enrollees reflects the urgent need for skilled healthcare workers throughout our region,” said Carol Tegas, CEO of FLPPS. “We are supporting the launch of meaningful careers in health, behavioral health, and social care by giving these individuals access to the resources needed to thrive. They are not just earning credentials – they’re building a foundation that will both support their families and strengthen their communities.”
CPT Program participants receive individualized support from educational case managers who help them navigate their educational journey, stay on track, and connect to employment opportunities with Medicaid-serving providers across the region. As enrollment grows, so does the program’s ability to bring education and training to more people without the burden of student debt, ensuring providers and patients across the state have access to a qualified, committed workforce.
FLPPS partners with a growing network of nearly forty educational institutions across Western and Central New York to deliver high-quality, accredited training programs. Through these partnerships, students gain
access to wraparound support services including tutoring, mentorship, academic advising, and job placement assistance.
Fall 2025 registration for the FLPPS CPT Program now open With fall semester registration officially open, FLPPS is actively recruiting students to train for in-demand roles across four titles: associate registered nurse, master of social work, licensed mental health counselor, and respiratory therapist.
These career pathways are offered through partnerships with leading institutions across the region, including:
•Associate Registered Nurse – Bryant & Stratton College, Finger Lakes Community College, Finger Lakes Health College of Nursing and Health Services, Genesee Community College, SUNY Niagara, and Trocaire College
•Master of Social Work – Daemen University, Syracuse University, and University at Buffalo
•Licensed Mental Health Counselor – Niagara University, St. John Fisher University, University at Buffalo, and University of Rochester
•Respiratory Therapist – Genesee Community College.
Enrollment deadlines vary by program and institution, with many applications due in July and August 2025. Participation in the CPT Program for these four titles will not be offered after the fall 2025 semester.
To participate in the CPT Program, students must complete their degree by spring 2027 and commit to three years of full-time service at a qualifying healthcare, behavioral health, or social care provider. These providers must serve a patient population where at least 30 percent are Medicaid-enrolled or uninsured. The service commitment must be fulfilled by 2031.
Individuals who are interested in enrolling in the CPT Program can learn more about eligibility and requirements by visiting healthcareersnow.org/cpt.
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Trusted Traveler Program interview availability this summer
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Buffalo Field Office has announced Enrollment on Arrival interview availability at the Buffalo port of entry through August 23, 2025.
The CBP Enrollment on Arrival Program allows Global Entry and NEXUS applicants who are conditionally approved to complete their United States portion of their interview upon arrival to the United States. The program also eliminates the need for trusted traveler applicants to schedule an interview at an enrollment center to complete the application process. However, NEXUS applicants
will still be required to complete an interview with the Canada Border Services Agency if they have not already done so.
Conditionally approved Global Entry and NEXUS applicants of CBP’s Trusted Traveler Programs can complete their required United States interview portion of the enrollment process at the Peace Bridge and Lewiston Bridge Crossings, Monday through Thursday from 8 a.m. until 8 p.m
For more information on the Global Entry and NEXUS programs, visit https://ttp.dhs. gov/.
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Learn Hands-Only CPR at Bills Training Camp
Thanks to a collaboration with the Buffalo Bills, the American Heart Association will be offering Hands-Only CPR demonstrations at Buffalo Bills Training Camp.
Attendees will get the chance to try the mobile CPR kiosk, sponsored by UR Medicine. The kiosk has a touch screen, instructions and music to help people learn and practice Hands-Only
CPR. Participants can get feedback on compression and speed quality. Demonstrations available Interactive Area during operational hours each practice day, July 23 through August 7, at St. John Fisher University, 3690 East Avenue, Rochester.
With nearly three out of four cardiac arrests outside of the hospital occurring in homes, knowing how to perform CPR is critically important. CPR, especially if performed immediately, could double or triple a person’s chance of survival.
The Buffalo Bills are a proud Live Fierce. Take Action. supporter. Provided information
Ridge Rd. W. NAPA – 380 South Union St.
Ogden Gardens, 20 Kingsford Lane
Ogden Senior Center – 200 South Union St.
Ogden Town Hall – 269 Ogden Center Rd.
Slayton Place – 26 Slayton Ave.
Spencerport Family Apothecary – 5017 Ridge Rd. W.
Spencerport Village Office – 27 West Ave.
Tops Market – 27 Slayton Ave.
Trowbridge Apartments – 67 Lyell Ave.
Valero Gas Station – 2371 Spencerport Rd.
Walgreens – 2841 Nichols St.
Yellow Goose Gas Station – 3512 Brockport-Spencerport Rd. WEST EDITION Bergen Area
7 Eleven – 8400 Buffalo Rd.
Bergen Meadows – 6619 N. Lake Rd.
C Store – 8073 Clinton St. Rd. (Route 33)
Hidden Meadows – Hidden Meadows Dr.
Ralph & Rosie’s Deli – 19 N. Lake Rd.
Rose Garden Bowl – 21 Buffalo Rd.
Brockport-Clarkson Area
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.
Get out & grow!
Growing elderberries
by Kristina Gabalski
Elderberry is a native plant that can do many things in your landscape. Elderberry ( Sambucus canadensis) is a tart, edible fruit that can be used in jams, pies, wines, and even for medicinal purposes. If you are looking to make your landscape more edible, elderberry is an option to try. Elderberry also has aesthetic qualities in the garden and landscape. This shrub-like plant can grow to heights of six to 12 feet. There are varieties with green foliage and varieties with beautiful purple foliage. The lace-like flowers produce dark purple berries. Elderberry plants send up multiple canes, and you can expect flowers and berries the second or third year after planting. Berries ripen in late summer.
by Kristina Gabalski
growth and structure instead of fruit production.
Lastly, elderberry supports wildlife. Birds love the berries, so even if you don’t, the plants will provide a food source for feathered friends. Although wind-pollinated, Michigan State University says the flowers attract beneficial insects such as butterflies.
Elderberry is not picky about where it grows. The plant enjoys medium to wet soils and will tolerate clay as long as there is good drainage, MSU says. In poorly drained soils, you can try planting on a berm to help chances of success. Both full sun and partial shade are tolerated and elderberries are hardy through USDA Zone 4a. They like a soil pH between 5.5 and 6.5.
Michigan State University advises to plant elderberry in spring after the final frost. You can plant one-year-old bare-root plants or potted plants from the nursery. With bare-root plants, remove perennial weeds from the planting area to avoid competition and remove flowers after blooming the first year to promote healthy root
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Elderberry spreads through root suckers, MSU says. Prune these back in late winter to prevent the plant from naturalizing over a large area. You do not need to prune for fruit production, but pruning back older and damaged stems once every one to two years will stimulate new fruit-producing growth. Older varieties can take a hard pruning back to the ground to help remove diseased stems if the plant is struggling, but MSU says new cultivars might not be as tolerant of this type of pruning. Check with the plant supplier.
Elderberry is susceptible to a number of insect and disease issues. Interestingly, MSU says elderberry shows some resistance to deer, and might actually deter deer from your garden. If you are hoping to harvest fruit, cover with netting to prevent birds from eating the crop.
Pests include spotted wing Drosophila – an invasive fly whose larvae damage ripe and unripe fruit. Plastic mulches around the plant base can deter flies from laying eggs and larvae from pupating in the soil, but there are few non-insecticide options available for managing this pest. Moths, such as the common stalk borer, can lay eggs inside stems as can the elderberry borer, which lays its eggs near the base of stems. Wilting stems and flowers are a sign of borer damage. Japanese beetles also enjoy feeding on elderberry foliage, which can cause severe damage.
Disease issues include elderberry rust which produces orange growth on leaf blades, causing them to curl. Michigan State University says Carex sedges are alternate hosts for the rust, meaning if you have this plant in your landscape, you may have an elevated risk of elderberry rust. Remove affected twigs and destroy to stop the spread of rust which can affect fruit yields.
Elderberry with green foliage, blossom and fruit. Photo by Kristina Gabalski.
Ripe elderberries are harvested in clusters then the tiny berries are plucked from their individual stems before being made into pie or jam. Photo from 123rf.com.
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BCR makes “Elite” sport accessible to the masses
When the “Better Brockport” ticket canvassed residents prior to their win in last month’s Village election, the number one issue their supporters had with the new Boathouse was not that it costs them a lot of money (it doesn’t) or that it doesn’t benefit the community (it does), but that the sport of rowing is elitist.
What makes a sport “Elitist”?
Would Brockporters be shocked to learn that for decades their tax dollars have financed other “Elitist” sporting facilities?
I hear no outcry against the numerous “Elites” playing “The Sport of Kings” in Village-funded Corbett Park. Thankfully, you don’t need a palace in Versailles to play tennis, because We the Taxpayers pay to maintain public courts that many of us will never use.
The only thing that makes rowing – or any other sport, for that matter – “Elitist” is regular people’s inability to participate. Brockport Community Rowing takes what is otherwise a fun, healthy, team-building activity off its ivory pedestal, and offers it to everyone, regardless of their economic or social status. BCR is, in fact, antielitist.
Shutting down the Boathouse – as some Village Board members seem to think is the will of Brockport residents –would do far more to Keep Rowing Elitist by keeping it out of reach of the Brockport community.
Owning, maintaining, and operating rowboats (known in the lingo as “shells”) requires controlled conditions, specialized safety equipment, trained instructors, and expenses that are difficult to meet without institutional support. This is the primary reason rowing has historically remained in the realm of Ivy League universities and private schools.
Nowadays, more and more communities across America that are lucky enough to sit on a suitable body of water are investing in rowing. Public schools and state colleges are also launching rowing programs due to interest from students, parents, and faculty. New York State subsidizes these efforts because rowing clubs have proven beneficial to the fitness of residents and local economies of towns that host them.
Brockport is fortunate to fit that entire profile and was wise to capitalize on Albany’s support.
Brockport Community Rowing – a registered 501c3 nonprofit – is 100% funded with donations from community members, small businesses, and fellow rowing clubs in the area, who collectively contributed four free boats
that we plan to fill with enthusiastic village residents at our Learn To Row Day on August 2.
Most of us will never drive a race car, sail a fancy yacht, or see the inside of Augusta Country Club’s bathroom, but through Brockport Community Rowing, anyone and everyone in Brockport can have at least this “Elite” experience.
For me, though, this is personal.
I spent two years bombing out of a private college (at great expense) where I joined the novice rowing team as a “coxswain,” whose job is to ride in the back of the boat and motivate the rowers through a combination of browbeating, self-humiliation, empty promises, and funny faces. Victory in a race could only be declared after a ceremonial “Tossing of the Coxswain” into the chilly deep, from which few returned.
Most of my teammates were anything but elite – one invariably blasted Tupac as we cruised in his beat-up Bronco to the boathouse; another tootled “Dixie” through the horn of his decked-out Suburban when he arrived. Many of us came from lower-middle-class backgrounds and got there through scholastic achievement rather than family wealth. In the boat, we were teammates, and all that mattered was how well you pulled the oar. I think there’s a lesson for society there.
One thing that separated the elites from the rest of us crab-catching newbies was that they had attended prep schools with rowing programs. Some of them secured freshman-year scholarships due to their experience. They were elite because they’d done it in high school and were our best rowers.
When I moved back here and joined BCR’s board, I saw Brockport Community Rowing as a chance to reconnect with the community and help counter my generation’s dismal lack of leadership in civic organizations. I also recognized an avenue for Brockport’s underprivileged youths to enter “Elite” college programs otherwise beyond their means. It is the goal of my tenure to see the first Brockport High School grad earn a rowing scholarship.
The members of Brockport Community Rowing are not “Elites.” We are your neighbors and friends, and we invite EVERYONE to join us on the canal for our Learn To Row Day on August 2 at the Village Boathouse. Please don’t throw me in the canal.
Ben DiMatteo, Board Member Brockport Community rowing
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Registration is now open for the Orleans County’s annual household hazardous waste (HHW) collection event, which will be held on Saturday, August 16. The event is open to all Orleans County residents but advance registration is required.
The event will be at the Orleans County Highway Garage, 225 West Academy Street in Albion. The county will collect all acceptable items from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. The 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. slot is reserved for tire collection only. Mandatory registration can be
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“This is Orleans County’s annual collection event that I know a lot of residents like to plan for to get rid of those leftover chemicals, batteries, tires and other items that are lying around in the garage, basement or shed,” said Corey Winters, Director of the Planning Office. “And more than just getting rid of this clutter, people can be assured these items are being disposed of in a safe and environmentallyresponsible way.”
Winters said acceptable items include pesticides, motor oil and filters, adhesives, antifreeze, solvents, tires (limit 10), batteries, fluorescent bulbs, aerosols, oil-based paints and empty propane tanks. Items that cannot be accepted include explosives, pressurized tanks, ammunition, PCBs, radioactive waste, medical water, electronics, tires on rims and commercial tires. These are partial lists so those with questions regarding a specific item are asked to call the Planning Office.
“We have opened up registration early so we can properly plan and be ready to accommodate as many residents as possible who want to take part,” said Winters. “When you call to register, please be prepared to generally describe the type of chemicals and/or the number of tires you will be disposing.”
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Town of Clarkson Notice of Public Hearing
Notice is hereby given that the Zoning Board of Appeals of the Town of Clarkson will hold a Public Hearing on Wednesday, August 6, 2025, at 7:00 pm at the Clarkson Town Hall, 3710 Lake Road, Clarkson, New York to consider the following application:
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Address: 4068 Lake Rd
Zoning: RS-10
Applicant requesting an area variance for a shed not in accordance with Town Code 140-18.2B. Special requirements for residential accessory uses and structures. Accessory uses and structures in residential districts shall also meet all of the following requirements:(1) One accessory building shall be permitted on any residential lot in the Town of Clarkson, with the following limitations and under the following conditions:(b) Front yards and side yards. They shall not be located in any required front yard area or side yard area.
All interested parties will be given the opportunity to be heard. Application is on file in the Town Clerk’s Office.
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The Village Board will convene a half hour early, on Monday, July 21, 2025 in order to include a presentation from external auditors Mengle, Metzger, and Barr on the independent audit for FY 2024-2025 concluded in May. This meeting includes a regular meeting with department heads and the annual organizational meeting, and will be held at 49 State St., Village Court and on Zoom. The agenda with login credentials will be posted under News/ Announcements at www.brockportny.org.
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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.
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