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Monroe County Volunteer Fire Police Association honors
by Christopher Martin, Brockport Fire District PIO
Fire Police officials from Monroe County and across the state gathered at the Brockport Exempts for the Spring Meeting of the Monroe County Volunteer Fire Police Association (MCVFPA) on May 1. Brockport FP Captain Cheryl Wiest was honored for her heroic efforts last summer that helped save the life of another.
Last August, Captain Wiest was home when a young neighbor playing nearby fell and cut his arm on a broken terracotta pot, causing an arterial bleed. Wiest applied a makeshift tourniquet, stopping the bleeding several minutes before other responders arrived, and is credited with saving his life.
The MCVFPA presented the Gordon Mosher Fire Police Officer of the Year Award to Wiest for her heroism while acknowledging her many years of service to the community protecting emergency services scenes. Wiest’s name has been added to the County’s perpetual plaque of recipients of the
for Excellence also citing her many years of “outstanding service”
It’s important that the Spencerport Fire District remains properly equipped to handle all emergencies to best serve people who live in Spencerport, Ogden, and southern Parma. Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation® recognized the need for new lifesaving equipment and recently awarded a grant for around $40,000 to purchase 31 new Scott Air Cylinders.
This grant covers the cost to replace current air cylinders that are nearing the end of their service life. This will provide Spencerport firefighters with a consistent supply of breathing air when responding to emergency calls where it’s necessary to use a self contained breathing apparatus. The new air cylinders ultimately improve the lifesaving capabilities of first responders when called into action.
“We are grateful to the Foundation and our The grant funding will be used to purchase new Scott Air Cylinders.
local Firehouse Subs® in Greece for providing us with this invaluable funding,” said Aaron Baker, Public Information Officer of the Spencerport Fire District. “The added benefit of having the very best equipment on hand means everything in an emergency when every second counts.”
For the past 19 years, charitable donations have been the driving force behind Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation, supporting first responders and public safety organizations nationwide.
The Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation has awarded 6,841 grants valued at over $96 million to public safety organizations since 2005. This grant is one of 87 the Foundation awarded during the most recent grant cycle. The 87 grants will provide critical lifesaving equipment valued at more than $2.1 million across the U.S. To donate and learn more, visit any Firehouse Subs restaurant or the Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation website at FirehouseSubsFoundation. org.
with gratitude from the officers and members of the association.
members of Wiest’s squad and department were in attendance, including Past Chief José Medina
(chief during the rescue), BFD Deputy Chief Adam Leggett, and BFD Assistant Chief Scott Wainwright.
Photos by Christopher Martin
award which was presented to the Chiefs from Brockport to hang in their fire station.
Members from the Volunteer Fire Police Association of the State of New York presented Captain Wiest with their President’s Award
Brockport Fire District members present at the ceremony.
Captain Cheryl Wiest (center) with (l-r) Past Chief José Medina, Deputy Chief Adam Leggett, and Assistant Chief Scott Wainwright
Captain Cheryl Wiest (center) with members of the Monroe County Volunteer Fire Police Association.
Award from the Volunteer Fire Police Association of the State of New York.
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•Butler, Dorothy Ann, formerly of Kendall, died May 1, 2025 at age 90. Dorothy was born June 3, 1934, in Rush, NY to the late Mercedes and George Bancroft. Dorothy is survived by her three daughters, Rhonda Steffen (Doug), Amy Morgan (Bud), Daphne Bremner (Phil); grandchildren Rachael Blair (Kent), Tiffany Burke (Joe), Niome Vick, Andrew Bremner (Alexis); six great-grandchildren; six great-great grandchildren; and sister Evelyn Taylor (Carl). Dorothy is preceded in death by her siblings George Bancroft, Virginia Miller, Edward Bancroft, Mercedes Patt, Roy Bancroft. Dot was an avid seamstress, designing and sewing costumes and fashionable outfits for her girls and granddaughters. Dorothy was a member of St. Mary’s and St. Mark’s congregations and enjoyed singing in the church choir. Dot and her husband Harry both loved to dance; especially to live Country bands. They became known as the “local Fred and Ginger.” Her Funeral Service and Celebration of Life was held May 6 at the Christopher Mitchell Funeral Home, Holley. Interment at Greenwood Cemetery, Kendall. To share a special memory of Dorothy, please visit www.mitchellfamilyfuneralhomes.com.
•Hughes, Judith D., died April 19, 2025, just a week shy of her 86th birthday. A proud resident of Brockport for 58 years, Judy was predeceased by her parents (Fred Darling and Elizabeth Harness) and is survived by her daughter Kim (Brandon); son Scott (wife Sunny and granddaughter Mira); and son Andrew (granddaughters Emma and Mackenzie). She received a degree in education from SUNY Brockport. Her teaching career spanned decades and gave her great joy, working first at Paddy Hill Elementary School in Greece, and later Oliver Middle School in the Brockport Central School District. Her favorite phrase was “If I can make a difference to just one student, it will all be worth it.” She loved ice cream (butter crunch) and tending to her flower garden. She was a passionate Josh Allen / Buffalo Bills supporter, and followed the Rochester Amerks since the 60s.
A Celebration of Life ceremony and lunch will be held at Salmon Creek Country Club on Saturday, June 14 at 11 a.m. for friends and family to share memories and honor her legacy. Donations in her memory can be made to the PAWS animal shelter in Albion. Arrangements entrusted to Fowler Funeral Home Inc., Brockport.
•Wetzel, Beverly P., “Aunt Bev,” died May 1, 2025 at age 90. Predeceased by her husband Ralph, four sisters and one brother. She is survived by her brother Harold Park; sister-inlaw Bonnie Park; many nieces and nephews including special nieces and caregivers Linda (Woody) Woodworth and Patricia Maher. Beverly retired from Eastman Kodak Company after many years of service. She loved to go to casinos and play bingo. Beverly and her beloved husband Ralph travelled extensively and enjoyed a beautiful life together.
Visitation was held May 9 at Fowler Funeral Home Inc., Brockport. Contributions can be made to a charity of one’s choice in her memory
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•Lechner, James T., died May 2, 2025 at age 86. Jim is survived by his loving wife of 62 years, Sally; his children Jim (Beth) and Amy Tausch (Steve); his grandchildren, Carolina, Catey, Sarah, Justin, Melissa; two great grandchildren; his brothers, Joseph and Richard; and sister Kitty Conroy; many nieces, nephews, and cousins. He is pre-deceased by his parents James and Elizabeth Lechner, brothers John, Dan, and Peter Lechner. After graduation from Aquinas Institute, he enlisted in the US Marine Corps (1956-1960). In 1963 he began his career at Eastman Kodak Company. After retirement, he dedicated the rest of his life to volunteering and serving his community. He served many decades as a volunteer firefighter with the Chili Fire Department including time as a Battalion Chief and President. He was a member of the Chili Library Board for over 27 years. He spent 18 years serving with the New York Warrior Alliance in support of wounded troops and Gold Star families, His service to veterans also included weekly visits to the Canandaigua VA Hospital. His Funeral Service was held May 7 at Open Door Baptist Church, 350 Chili Scottsville Road, Churchville. Interment at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Donations in his memory can be made to the Aquinas Institute of Rochester, 1127 Dewey Avenue, Rochester, NY 14613 or Stay In Step Brain Injury and Spinal Cord Injury Recovery Center, 13085 Telecom Pkwy N, Temple Terrace, FL 33637. Arrangements entrusted to the Leo M. Bean and Sons Funeral Home, Chili.
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•Chaney, Edward “Randy,” died May 3, 2025 at age 53. He is survived by his son, Timothy Chaney; Tim’s mother, Tracey Lagorio; his brother, Jesse (Tammy) Chaney; his sisters, Katherine Siegl and Jamie Siegl; his aunts, Roxanne Fuller, Julie Terwilliger, and Loretta (Frank) Hutchinson; and his nieces and nephews, Frank, Cody, Lexi, Devin, Sydney, and Aiden. Randy was a machine operator at Erdle Perforating in Rochester for 28 years. His favorite past time was fishing, especially with his son Tim. He looked forward to annually participating in the LOC fishing tournament on Lake Ontario.
Visitation will be held Saturday, May 10 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Thomas E. Burger Funeral Home, 735 East Avenue, Hilton, where his Memorial Service will take place at 1 p.m. Interment will be held at the convenience of the family. Donations in memory of Randy (to support the restocking of fish in the area) can be made to The Fish Hatchery at Powder Mills, Riedman Foundation, 45 East Avenue, Rochester, NY 14604.
•Kordish, Robert A., died May 5, 2025. “Bob” was born October 13, 1933 in Olean, to Robert and Sophia Mohar Kordish. He is survived by his wife, Carol Miller Kordish; his three children, Rebecca Kordish Jordan, Rob Kordish (Sonya Sekulic), and Mike Kordish; his three grandsons, Nathan, Nick, and Coleman Laguzza. Besides his parents, Bob was predeceased by a brother, Richard Kordish; two sisters, Mary Probert and Betty Sebourn; and a niece, Christine Sebourn. Bob was a retiree of Eastman Kodak Company. Bob worked at Kodak until 1991, starting out in production planning and finishing in Human Resources. Bob worked at Digital Corporation for five years after that.
There will be a Memorial Service at the time of the interment of ashes at Chestnut Hill Cemetery in Portville, NY. A reception and luncheon will be held afterwards at Bethel Lutheran Church in Portville. The date has not yet been set. Donations can be made to a charity of one’s choice in Bob’s memory. Arrangements entrusted to the Thomas E. Burger Funeral Home, Hilton.
•Rossman, Gary A., died April 30, 2025 at age 74. Gary was predeceased by his wife, Bonnie Dillon Rossman; his father, Orval Rossman; his brother, Greg Rossman; and his sisterin-law, Denise Rossman. He is survived by his mother, Ruth Rossman; daughter, Leslie (Mark) Ball; his 9 grandchildren, Molly, Riley, Sadie, Haley, Omoro, Garrison, Justin, Yamilette, and Rafael Ball; and his brothers, Dave (Pepa) Rossman and Danny Rossman. Gary worked in the construction industry the majority of his life and specialized in masonry. He was skilled in several trades and often used his many talents to help and serve others. Gary played guitar, organ, piano and trombone in several rock bands in the 60’s and 70’s and had a passion for music throughout his life. He enjoyed camping, going on drives, sight seeing, and spending time working in his garage. Whenever something needed to be fixed, Gary was the one to call which is how he earned the nickname “Papa Tools” from his grandchildren.
His Funeral Service was held May 8, at the Olney Foust Funeral Home, Wellsville, NY. Interment in Wellsville Woodlawn Cemetery, Wellsville. Donations can be made to Journey Home, Inc., 994 Long Pond Road, Rochester, NY 14626 in Gary’s memory. Local arrangements entrusted to the Thomas E. Burger Funeral Home, Hilton.
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•Cosby, Emma B., age 87, died May 5, 2025. Emma was born February 11, 1938, in Williamsport, PA, a daughter of the late Frank and Catharine (Reed) Allen. Predeceased by her loving husband, Douglas Cosby. Survived by her loving children, Amy Appleton and Michael (Kellie) Cosby; two beloved grandchildren, Emma and Jeffrey Appleton; several nieces and nephews. Emma was a graduate of Holley High School, class of 1956. Mrs. Cosby was a Certified Dental Assistant, former treasurer at the First Presbyterian Church of Holley, and had also worked in the school cafeteria. A Private Service will be held by the family in the future. To share a special memory of Emma, please visit:www.mitchellfamilyfhs.com.
•Herring, James F. Sr., age 87, died May 7, 2025. He was born May 21, 1937 in Rochester to the late George and Muriel (Lenz) Herring. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his daughter Karen Kane, and several siblings. Jim is survived by his loving wife of 67 years, Sybil (Furness) Herring; sons James Herring Jr., George (Clarissa Gallup) Herring; adopted daughter Hailey (Tyler Spall) Herring; grandchildren Stacy (Nick) Leone, Jimmy (fiancée Bella Natalie) Herring III, Nicole Mcphal, Eddie Kane, Jordan Herring, Haiden Herring; several great-grandchildren, siblings, nieces, nephews and cousins. Jim was the owner and operator of West Ridge Realty and Herring Enterprises for many years. He built countless homes in Orleans County during his time at the family business. He enjoyed spending time at home, watching the New York Yankees, Buffalo Bills and Fox News.
Jim’s family will receive friends at the Christopher Mitchell Funeral Home, 16650 Route 31, Holley, on Monday, May 12 from 4 to 7 p.m. His Funeral Service will be held Tuesday, May 13 at 11 a.m. at the Funeral Home. Interment in Hillside Cemetery, Holley. Contributions in Jim’s memory can be made to Tunnel to Towers Foundation. To share a special memory of Jim, please visit www.mitchellfamilyfuneralhomes.com.
•Ruggles, Michael R., died unexpectedly April 29, 2025, at age 44. Predeceased by his grandparents, Raymond and Virginia Ruggles and Robert and Bertha Whipple. He is survived by his parents Ronald and Deborah Whipple; baby sister and best friend Amanda (Moises) Casarez; sisters Jennifer Cieslinski and Cynthia Murray; brother Lance Whipple; right hand man and cousin Andrew Ruggles; childhood best friend and cousin Keith (Michelle) Tophan; nieces and nephews Kaden, Nayelli, Justin, Kaylee and Bobby; aunts, uncles and cousins. Mike was a faithful follower of the band Phish. He was an avid sports fan, and he loved to travel.
Family will receive friends Monday, May 12 from 5 to 7 p.m. at Fowler Funeral Home Inc., 340 West Avenue, Brockport, where a Funeral Service will follow at 7 p.m. Contributions can be made to St Jude Children’s Research Hospital in his memory.
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Elizabeth A. Vergamini (Cummings)
North Chili - Elizabeth A. Vergamini (Cummings), 72, of North Chili, passed away on Friday, April 18, 2025. Mrs. Vergamini was born Wednesday, December 24, 1952 in Rochester, a daughter of the late Donald Cummings and Elizabeth (Fodge) Cummings.
Her career as a registered nurse spanned 35 years, retiring from the Canandaigua VAMC. Liz enjoyed playing pickleball, walking, traveling and spending time with her grandchildren. Predeceased by her loving husband of 47 years, Ronald F. Vergamini.
She is survived by her children, Matthew Vergamini, Christopher (Jade) Vergamini and Jennifer (Jason) Hall; six grandchildren, Teghan & Tristyn Vergamini, Sophia & Lucas Vergamini and Jackson & James Hall; brothers, Donald (Melanie) Cummings, John (Chris) Cummings, Robert (Jane) Cummings, Kevin (Deb) Cummings and Paul (Sue) Cummings; along with many nieces, nephews and cousins.
There are no prior visiting hours. A memorial mass will be held on Saturday, May 17 at 11 a.m. at St. Brigid’s Church, 18 Gibson St., Bergen. Burial will be in St. Brigid’s Cemetery in Bergen, with a memorial reception to follow at the St. Brigid’s Church Hall. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Wilmot Cancer Institute Development Office www.urmc.rochester.edu/cancerinstitute/giving/make-a-gift. Please leave a condolence, share a story, or light a candle at www.bataviafuneralhomes.com.
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•Valle, Anthony C. “Tony,” died May 5, 2025 at age 76. Predeceased by his sister-in-law, Sue Gurzynski; and brotherin-law, Freddie Allen. Survived by his loving wife of 54 years, Shirley; children, Melissa (Josh) Orr and Anthony “T.J.” (Jamie) Valle; grandchildren, Anthony Valle, Arya Orr, Teagan Orr and Nicholas Valle; brothers, Joseph (Bernadette) Valle and Charles “Chuck” (Betsy) Cimino; brothers and sisters-inlaw, Sharlene Allen, David Gurzynski and Douglas (Linda) Gurzynski; nieces and nephews, Kevin Allen (Dawn Corbett), Heather (Paul) Woerner, Chuck Jr. (Jennifer) Cimino, Joseph Cimino, Kyle Gurzynski and Phillip Gurzynski; and several cherished friends. Tony was an avid bass fisherman and a former member of Bullseye Bassmasters. His greatest joy was spending time with family.
A Celebration of Tony’s Life will be announced at a later date. Contributions in Tony’s memory can be made to Golisano Hospital Children’s Burn and Trauma Center, 300 East River Road, P.O. Box 278996, Rochester, NY 14627. Arrangements entrusted to the Leo M. Bean and Sons Funeral Home, Chili.
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•Boccia, Frank J., died May 2, 2025, at age 90. Predeceased by his wife of 63 years, Gloria. Survived by his daughters, Theresa Boccia (Keith Shaw) and Tracey Boccia; grandchildren, Ian and Clara Shaw; brother-in-law, William (Linda) Andrews; and many nieces, nephews, special cousins and dear friends. A proud alumnus of the Aquinas Institute, Frank was a lifelong drummer and played in many jazz bands over the years.
A Celebration of Life will be announced at a later date. Contributions can be made to St. Padre Pio Chapel, 141 Frank Dimino Way, Rochester, NY 14624 in his memory. Arrangements entrusted to the Leo M. Bean and Sons Funeral Home, Chili.
•Sickelco, James, beloved husband, father, brother, grandfather and uncle, died April 8, 2025 after a stoic, year-long struggle with amyloidosis. A lifelong resident of Spencerport, Jim was a friendly and familiar face around town. He worked at the family-owned pharmacy during high school and college. After receiving his Juris Doctorate degree, Jim started his law career which lasted over 40 years. Jim worked as a general practice attorney with offices in both Rochester and Spencerport. A lover of all things historical, Jim spent his free time reading about U.S. history focusing on WWII and the American Civil War. These interests were sparked by Jim’s father’s service as a medic in the Pacific Theatre during the 1940’s and Jim’s ancestor who fought and died at the Battle of Gettysburg in July 1863. Those who knew Jim remember his sharp but unassuming wit, his gentle manner, and the boundless love and support he offered his family.
A Private Burial and Celebration of Life was held. Contributions can be made to Owen’s House https://tinyurl.com/ evknvv7t or Crisis Nursery https://tinyurl.com/mryxhnnd, both programs of The Center for Youth in Rochester. Your support provides vital resources to young people and families in crisis. Arrangements entrusted to Walker Brothers Funeral Home, Spencerport.
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Town of Parma
NOTICE PURSUANT TO LOCAL FINANCE LAW SECTION 81.00
The bond resolution published herewith was adopted on June 10, 2024, and the validity of the obligations authorized by such bond resolution may be hereafter contested only if such obligations were authorized for an object or purpose for which the Town of Parma is not authorized to expend money or if the provisions of law which should have been complied with as of the date of publication of this notice were not substantially complied with, and an action, suit or proceeding contesting such validity is commenced within twenty (20) days after the date of publication of this notice, or such obligations were authorized in violation of the provisions of the constitution.
for Sleep in Heavenly Peace
Members of the Brockport Lions Club together with the Lions Club of Chili, Moose Club of Churchville, and other volunteers, worked together on April 26 building beds. The service clubs partnered with Sleep in Heavenly Peace (SHP) to prepare all the structural parts for the beds. Forty participants performed the prep work. They cut, sanded, drilled, assembled, cured, wrapped, and stored for ship-
ment enough wood pieces and assemblies to make 35 twin or bunk beds for children in need from our area. These beds go to families complete with a mattress, sheets, comforter, and pillow. The mission of Sleep in Heavenly Peace is to have no child sleeping on the floor in our community.
Carrie Fracassi, Town Clerk Town of Parma, New York Dated: May 5, 2025
BOND RESOLUTION DATED JUNE 10, 2024, OF THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF PARMA, NEW YORK AUTHORIZING GENERAL OBLIGATION SERIAL BONDS TO FINANCE WATER SYSTEM CAPITAL
cluding, without limitation, the consolidation with other issues, the determination to issue bonds with substantially level or declining annual debt service, all contracts for, and determinations with respect to, credit or liquidity enhancements, if any, and to sell and deliver said bonds and notes, subject to the provisions of this resolutions and the provisions of the Local Finance Law, including without limitation, the authority to determine whether to accept bids electronically to the extend allowed by the Local Finance Law, and the power to contract and issue indebtedness pursuant to Section 169.00 of the Local Finance Law, if applicable. The Town Supervisor and the Town Clerk or Deputy Clerk are hereby authorized to sign by manual or facsimile signature and attest any bonds and notes issued pursuant to this resolution and are hereby authorized to affix to such bonds and notes the corporate seal of the Town of Parma.
The project was funded with a Brandel Murphy grant and matching funding totaling $5,000.
Provided information and photos
Angela, and Joe Korn. To volunteer with or join the Lions Club of Chili, call
IMPROVEMENTS WITHIN THE TOWN, AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF BOND ANTICIPATION NOTES IN CONTEMPLATION THEREOF, THE EXPENDITURE OF SUMS FOR SUCH PURPOSE, AND DETERMINING OTHER MATTERS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH.
WHEREAS, the Town of Parma Water Improvement Benefit Area 1 is a water improvement benefit area of the Town of Parma, New York, duly established by the Town Board pursuant to the Town Law; and
WHEREAS, the cost of the improvements authorized will not exceed the cost thresholds that require approval of the Office of the State Comptroller; and
WHEREAS, the Town, acting as lead agency under the State Environmental Quality Review Act and the applicable regulations promulgated thereunder (SEQRA), has completed its environmental review and, on May 7, 2024, has duly adopted a negative declaration and has determined that the implementation of the Type 1 action as proposed will not result in any significant adverse environmental impacts; now therefore, be it
RESOLVED BY THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF PARMA, NEW YORK (hereinafter referred to as the “Town”), by the favorable vote of not less than twothirds of all of the members of such Board, as follows:
Section 1. The Town of Parma shall undertake certain capital improvements consisting of the acquisition and construction of water improvements for the Town of Parma Water Improvement Benefit Area 1, to include the installation of approximately 30,000 LF of watermain, hydrants, valves, and other related appurtenances along Moul Road, Curtis Road, Collamer Road, Bennett Road, all roads in the Town of Parma, New York, and the acquisition of land or rights in land necessary therefore, if any, and the acquisition of original furnishings, equipment, machinery or apparatus, or the replacement of such equipment, machinery, or apparatus, and other incidental improvements that may be required in connection therewith for such construction and district use (hereinafter referred to as “purpose”), and general obligation serial bonds in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $3,435,037.00 are hereby authorized to be issued to finance said purpose, and bond anticipation notes in anticipation thereof (and renewals thereof) of the Town are hereby authorized to be issued to finance said purpose.
Clarkson home destroyed by fire
by Christopher Martin, Brockport Fire District PIO
Firefighters responded to a house
Crews from Hamlin, Murray, and Hilton covered the district while the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office and Brockport Fire Police provided traffic support and scene safety.
All four of the home’s residents escaped the fire unharmed, and the American Red Cross came to assist them with immediate housing as the home is uninhabitable. One firefighter suffered minor injuries and was treated by Monroe Ambulance and transported to the hospital for observation.
The fire is under investigation by the Monroe County Fire Investigation Team.
Section 2. The estimated maximum aggregate cost to the Town of Parma of said purpose, which may include preliminary costs and costs incidental thereto and costs of the financing thereof, is estimated to be $3,435,037.00, and said amount is hereby appropriated therefore. The plan for financing of said purpose is to provide all of such maximum cost by issuance of bonds or bond anticipation notes as herein authorized, to be offset and reduced dollar for dollar by the amount of grants received, if any.
Section 3. It is hereby determined and declared that (a) said purpose is one of the class of objects or purposes described in Subdivision 1 of paragraph (a) or Section 11.00 of the Local Finance Law and that the period of probable usefulness of said purpose is forty (40) years, (b) the proposed maximum maturity of said bonds authorized by this resolution will be in excess of five years, (c) current funds required to be provided prior to the issuance of bonds or notes herein authorized, pursuant to Section 107.00 of the Local Finance Law, to the extent applicable, if any, will be provided, (d) the notes herein authorized are issued I anticipation of bonds for an assessable improvement, and (e) there are presently no outstanding bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation of the sale of said bonds.
Section 4. The bonds and notes authorized by this resolution shall contain the recital of validity prescribed in Section 52.00 of the Local Finance Law and such bonds and notes shall be general obligations of the Town and all the taxable real property in the Town is subject to the levy of ad valorem taxes to pay the principal thereof, and interest thereon, without limitation as to rate or amount, subject to applicable statutory limitations, if any, sufficient to pay the principal of and interest on said bonds and notes.
Section 5. It is hereby determined and declared that the Town reasonably expects to reimburse the general fund, or such other fund as may be utilized, not to exceed the maximum amount authorized herein, from the proceeds of the obligations authorized hereby for expenditures, if any, from such fund that may be made for the purpose prior to the date of the issuance of such obligations. This is a declaration of official intent under Treasury Regulations Section 1.150-2.
Section 6. The power to further authorize the sale, issuance and delivery of said bonds and notes and to prescribe the terms, form and contents of said bonds and notes, in-
Section 7. The faith and credit of the Town of Parma, New York, are hereby irrevocably pledged for the payment of the principal of and interest on such bonds and notes as the same respectively become due and payable. Such bonds and notes shall be payable from a levy on real property in such district benefitted or user charges therefore, in the manner provided by law, but if not paid from such source, all the taxable real property in the Town is subject to the levy of ad valorem taxes to pay the principal thereof, and interest thereon without limitation as to rate or amount, subject to applicable statutory limitations, if any, sufficient to pay the principal of and interest on said bonds and notes. An annual appropriation shall be made in each year sufficient to pay the principal of and interest on such obligations becoming due and payable in such year.
Section 8. This resolution, or a summary hereof, shall be published in full by the Town Clerk of the Town of Parma together with a notice in substantially the form prescribed by Section 81.00 of said Local Finance Law, and such publication shall be in each official newspaper of the Town, in the manner prescribed by law. The validity of said bonds or of any bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation of the sale of said bonds may be contested only if such obligations are authorized for an object or purpose for which said Town is not authorized to expend money, or the provisions of law which should be complied with, at the date of publication of this resolution are not substantially complied with, and an action, suit or proceeding contesting such validity is commenced within twenty (20) days after the date of such publication; or is said obligations are authorized in violation of the provisions of the Constitution.
Section 9. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption.
Motion carried: Aye 5 (Roose, Judd, Ciufo, Brown, Ferguson) Nay 0
Legal Notice
Town of Parma
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT A PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD BY THE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS OF THE TOWN OF PARMA ON WEDNESDAY, May 21, 2025 @ 7:00 PM IN THE PARMA TOWN HALL, 1300 HILTON PARMA CORNERS ROAD, HILTON, NEW YORK TO CONSIDER THE FOLLOWING:
1. KEVIN HAUDE 165 CURTIS ROAD
The applicant is requesting an Area Variance asking for relief from Town Zoning Ordinance Article III Subsection 165-15, (C), 4, As well as Article IV Subsection 165-24 (E), (I) for the proposed creation of a new lot, allowing the existing 2776 square foot barn to remain without a primary structure with a front set back of 22.2 feet as well as being in the front yard. The existing house has a 13.2-foot front set back from the right of way. Town Code requires a front setback to be 60 feet. Accessory structures cannot exceed 2,000 square feet and all accessory structures to be in the rear yard with an existing primary structure. The property is zoned Rural Residential (RR).
2. TIM & SHASTIN PHILLIPS 42 WEST BEACH DRIVE
The applicant is requesting an Area Variance to grant relief from Town Zoning Article III, Subsection 165-18 (C), 8 and Article V, Subsection 165- 61 (A) 2, (C) 2, 3, 4 for the proposed construction of 109 lineal feet of 4-foot privacy fence in the front yard with a 0-foot side set back from the east lot line. The fence is proposed as well with a 22.8-foot front setback from the Road Right of Way and have a wire fence stapled to the inside. There is a 6-foot privacy fence proposed to screen a patio in the front of the house with a 0 - foot set back from the east lot line. The existing deck has a west side lot line set back of 0.3 feet on the north side of the deck and 0.6 on the south side of the deck. Town Code requires all fencing in the zoning district to be no higher than 3 feet and open style fencing in the front yard as well as being transparent and open to protect views, with a side set back of 5 - feet. All accessory structures require a 5- foot side set back. This property is zoned waterfront residential (WR).
3. JAMES WILKINS 5019 RIDGE ROAD
The applicant is requesting an Area Variance to grant relief from Town Zoning Article VII, Subsection 165-88, (D) 1, 2 for the placement of a second 32 square foot freestanding sign on the same 16-foot-high pole above the current 32 square foot sign. The current sign is located on the north side of the building near the road. Town Code allows (1) 24 square foot monument signs not to exceed 4 feet in height. This property is Zoned Corridor Mix-use (C-MU). •ITEM # 3 HAS BEEN TABLED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
All persons will be heard at this time. Interested parties may obtain further information by calling 392-9449 or by inspecting the project file in the Parma Town Hall during normal business hours. Parma Zoning Board of Appeals
Participating Chili Lions were Steve and Keri Neathawk, Mike Donner, Tom Platt, Deanna Morgan, Jenn Lowden, Cristina and Lilly Candelaria, Bob Cohoon, Ken Schnabel, Debbie Mancini and
Brockport Lions Club volunteers.
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2025 PUBLIC HEARING FOR BUDGET PRESENTATION AND ANNUAL HILTON SCHOOL DISTRICT MEETING AND ELECTION
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public hearing of the qualified voters of the Hilton Central School District will be held in the West Avenue/District Office in the QUEST Auditorium, in said District on Tuesday, May 13, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. local time for the presentation of the budget for the fiscal year 2025-2026.
AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY
GIVEN that the Annual Meeting and Election of the qualified voters of the Hilton Central School District, Monroe County, New York, shall be held at the Parma Town Hall, 1300 Parma Corners Road, Hilton, New York on Tuesday, May 20, 2025, between the hours of 6:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m. for the purpose of voting on the appropriation of the necessary funds to meet the estimated expenditures for the District for the fiscal year July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026, and authorization to undertake the acquisition of buses.
AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY
GIVEN that a copy of the statement of the amount of money which will be required for the 2025-2026 year, exclusive of public monies, may be obtained by any resident of the District, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. commencing Tuesday, May 13, 2025, except Saturday, Sunday or holidays, at the District Business Office at 225 West Avenue, Hilton, New York.
ELECTION OF BOARD MEMBERS
AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY
GIVEN, that the election of members of the Board of Education will be held by voting machine at the same time and in the same respective places of election as the vote upon the appropriation of necessary funds to meet estimated expenditures for the ensuing year hereinabove set forth.
AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY
GIVEN, that petitions nominating candidates for the office of a member of the Board of Education must be filed with the Clerk of the District of said School District, at her office, 225 West Avenue, no later than 5:00 p.m. Daylight Savings Time on Monday, April 21, 2025. Each petition must be directed to the Clerk of the District, signed by at least 28 qualified voters of the District, and state the name and residence of the candidate and the signers. Candidates must be qualified voters of the district and must have been a resident in the district for at least one year prior to the election. Petitions for school board members may be obtained from the District Clerk between the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.
There are three (3) 3-year term vacancies to be filled on the Board of Education for the expiring terms of Therese Flannery, Mark Hilburger and Nancy Pickering. The vacancies shall be for a term of three years commencing July 1, 2025 and ending June 30, 2028. None of the vacancies are considered a separate office, and the nominating petitions shall not describe any specific vacancy for which a candidate is nominated. As many candidates may be elected as there are vacancies to be filled.
PROPOSITIONS
AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY
GIVEN, that a vote on the following propositions will be held by voting machine on the same date of election as the vote upon the appropriation of necessary funds to meet estimated expenditures for the ensuing year hereinabove set forth.
PROPOSITION #1 – AUTHORIZATION
TO EXPEND THE BUDGET AND LEVY TAXES BE IT RESOLVED, THAT THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF HILTON CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT, COUNTY OF MONROE, NEW YORK, IS HEREBY AUTHORIZED TO EXPEND THE 20252026 BUDGET AS SET FORTH AND TO LEVY THE NECESSARY TAXES THEREOF.
PROPOSITION #2 – BUS PURCHASE
Shall the following resolution be adopted
to wit:
Resolved that the Board of Education of the Hilton Central School District is hereby authorized to undertake the acquisition of eleven (11) diesel school buses, all at an estimated maximum aggregate cost of $1,767,870, less trade-in value, if any, and that such cost, or so much thereof as may be necessary, shall be raised by the levy of a tax to be collected in annual installments; and, in anticipation of such tax, debt obligations of the school district as
may be necessary not to exceed $1,767,870 shall be issued, or the School District may enter into an installment purchase contract if the Board of Education determines that it is in the best interest of the School District to finance the purchase in that method.
PROPOSITION #3 - ELECTRIC BUS PURCHASE
Shall the following resolution be adopted to wit:
Resolved that the Board of Education of the Hilton Central School District is hereby authorized to undertake the acquisition of one (1) zero-emission electric school bus, at an estimated maximum acquisition cost of $475,000, less grants, credits, rebates or bus trade-in value, if any, and that such cost, or so much thereof as may be necessary, shall be raised by the levy of a tax to be collected in annual installments; and, in anticipation of such tax, debt obligations of the school district as may be necessary not to exceed $475,000 shall be issued, or the School District may enter into an installment purchase contract if the Board of Education determines that it is in the best interest of the School District to finance the purchase in that method.
ABSENTEE BALLOTS
AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY
GIVEN that absentee ballot applications and early voting ballot applications will be available on the District’s website www.hilton.k12.ny.us and in person between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, except holidays, from the District Clerk. Any such application must be received by the District Clerk at least seven days before such district meeting if the ballot is to be delivered personally to the voter. Absentee ballot must reach the office of the District Clerk no later than 5:00 p.m. on the day of such district meeting.
AND NOTICE IS ALSO GIVEN, Residents unable to vote because of military service as defined under the Commissioner’s Emergency Regulation Part 122, who have not previously registered with the District and by reason of such military service, are absent from the school district in which he or she is qualified to vote on the day of registration or election; or a spouse, parent, child or dependent of a voter as described above, accompanying or being with such voter, if a qualified voter of the State of New York and a resident of the District; should contact the District Clerk by mail; districtclerk@hilton.k12.ny.us or phone (585)392-1000 X7099 no later than 25 days (April 15, 2025) prior to the vote on May 20, 2025. In all cases, the ballots must be returned no later than 5 p.m. on May 20, 2025.
A list of all persons to whom absentee and military ballots are issued will be available to qualified voters of the District in the office of the District Clerk between the hours of 8:00 AM and 4:00 PM on weekdays five days prior to the day of the vote (excluding Saturday and Sunday).
AND NOTICE IS GIVEN, if qualified for early mail voting, the ballot itself must be received by the District Clerk by 5:00 pm on the day of the election in order to be canvassed. The district clerk or other designee of the school board must make a list of all persons to whom early mail ballots were issued and make it available for public inspection during regular office hours until the day of the election (Educ. Law § 2018-f(7); but see § 2004(7)). An appropriate entry must be made on the poll list (Educ. Law § 2018-f(3)).
AND NOTICE IS GIVEN, that the qualified voters of the School District shall be entitled to vote at said meeting. A qualified voter is one who is: (1) a citizen of the United States of America, (2) eighteen years of age or older, and (3) a resident within the School District for a period of thirty (30) days next preceding the annual vote and election, and who is not otherwise prohibited from voting under Election Law Section 5-106. The School District may require all persons offering to vote at the special meeting to provide one form of proof of residency pursuant to Education Law Section 2018-c. Such form may include a driver’s license, a nondriver identification card, a utility bill, or a voter registration card. Upon offer of proof of residency, the School District will also require all persons offering to vote to provide their signature, printed name and address.
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Dated: March 11, 2025
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The multi-purpose serviceberry
by Kristina Gabalski
Happy Mother’s Day! If you’re a mom, I hope that you received beautiful plants as gifts this year. Maybe someone in your family is even generous enough to help with planting any new trees, shrubs, or other garden plants. One plant I would like to be gifted is serviceberry (Amelanchier spp.). This native shrub/small tree is a wonderful asset to your landscape, producing delicate white blooms early in spring, fruit in early summer and color in autumn. It is a great choice for edible landscaping and also supports wildlife.
There are many species of serviceberry that have adapted to conditions around North America: from Canada to the southern U.S., to the Atlantic coastal plains, and even the mountains of the Northwest. Penn State Extension says the plants grow in full sun to part shade. The plant blossoms at about the same time leaves emerge and the small edible berries darken to a deep reddish-purple when ripe in June.
Serviceberry is only one of the common names for Amelanchier . Penn State says the serviceberry common name comes from the fact that it blooms when the ground has thawed enough for burial services held after the frozen months of winter. The plant is also called juneberry because of the time that berries ripen. Nantucket, Saskatoon, and coastal juneberry refer to the geographical range of the species.
The plants can grow to 30 feet tall. Amelanchier alnifolia (Saskatoon) is considered to have the best quality fruit, Penn State says – although it is a species that is native to northwestern North America.
Interestingly, the fruit is not technically a berry, but a pome, just like apples, pears, and quinces, which have several small seeds surrounded by a membrane in the center of the edible flesh, Penn State says. Pomes are members of the family Rosaceae.
If you want to produce the best fruits, plant serviceberry in full sun. It does best in welldrained, loamy soil, but tolerates most soil types. Penn State notes the plant can suffer root rot if planted in heavy clay. The first year after planting, lightly mulch the area
and provide supplemental water. Pruning is best done when the plant is dormant. A well-pruned, open canopy allows for healthy air flow and penetration of sunlight. Remove any suckers that appear. The best fruits are found on two- to four-year old wood. The serviceberry is self-fruitful – pollinated by blossoms on the same tree.
Butterflies and bees enjoy nectar from the white blossoms. Serviceberry is an occasional host for viceroy, Canadian tiger, swallowtail, and striped hairstreak butterflies. Birds and other wildlife love the berries, which are edible by humans.
Penn State Extension says the berries are high in iron, calcium, manganese, magnesium, and fiber. You can harvest them a bit early, as they continue to ripen after picking. Harvesting in the morning is suggested – before the fruit softens in the afternoon sun and warmth. Wash and refrigerate immediately after picking. You can cook the pulp and then run it through a food mill to remove the seeds. Use the pulp for pies, cobblers, and crisps, or add a small amount of sugar to taste and use as a sauce over ice cream, yogurt, poundcake or other desserts. It would also be a delicious and nutritious topping for cottage cheese. Freezing berries and sauce is also a way to save the fruit for use at a later time.
Photo by Kristina Gabalski.
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Bus Attendants & Drivers, Cafeteria Monitors, Cleaners, Custodian, Assistant Cook, Food Service Helpers, Senior Student Behavioral Assistant, Teacher Aides, Security Substitutes and Subs in all other areas.
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Art Teacher, Computer Science or Technology Teacher, Business Teachers, Music Teacher, Physical Therapist, Social Worker, Spanish Teacher, Speech Teacher, Special Education Teachers (Elementary and Secondary), and Contracted Building Substitute Teachers
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LegaL NoticeS
Notice
NOTICE OF pUBLIC HEarING aND THE GaTES CHILI CENTraL SCHOOL DISTrICT aNNUaL BUDGET VOTE aND SCHOOL BOarD ELECTION
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public hearing will be held in the Gates Chili Central School District Professional Learning Center, Door #40, 1 Spartan Way, Rochester, NY 14624 on Tuesday, May 1, 2025 at 7:00 p.m., prevailing time, for a hearing of the proposed budget.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Annual Meeting of the qualified voters of the Gates Chili Central School District, Monroe County, Gates, New York, will be held in the High School, the Spartan Field House, 1 Spartan Way in said District on Tuesday, May 20, 2025 between the hours of 6:30 a.m. and 8:30 p.m. prevailing time. At the said time and place, polls will be open for voting by voting machine upon the following propositions and item:
1. To adopt the annual budget of the School District for the fiscal year 2025-2026 and to authorize the requisite portion thereof to be raised by taxation on the taxable property of the District.
2. To act on the following proposition: Resolved that the Board of Education of the Gates Chili Central School District is hereby authorized to purchase and finance two (2) student wheelchair accessible buses, seven (7) 66-passenger buses, and five (5) 35-passenger buses, including necessary furnishings, fixtures and equipment and all other costs incidental thereto, and expend a total sum not to exceed $2,460,000, which is estimated to be the total maximum cost thereof, and said amount, or so much thereof as may be necessary, be raised by the levy of a tax upon the taxable property of said School District and collected in annual installments as provided by Section 416 of the Education Law; and, in anticipation of such a tax, obligations of said School District, in the principal amount not to exceed $2,460,000, be issued.
3. To act on the following proposition:
AND FURTHER NOTICE IS FURTHER
GIVEN that qualified voters of the District may obtain applications for an absentee ballot or an early voting ballot from the office of the Clerk of the District. The application must be received by the Clerk at least seven (7) days before the election if the ballot is to be mailed to the voter (May 13, 2025), or the day before the election (May 19, 2025) if the ballot is to be picked up personally. Sealed ballot envelopes will be received up to 5:00 p.m. on Election Day at the District Office. A listing of all persons to whom an absentee ballot or an early voting ballot is issued will be available for inspection by any qualified voter in the office of the Clerk of the District between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. during each of the 5 days prior to the election, except Sunday (Saturday by appointment only), and said list will be posted at the polling place at the election.
AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that military ballots may be applied for by qualified voters by requesting an application from the District Clerk at 585-247-5050 or cgbrown@gateschili. org. Completed applications for military ballots must be received by the Clerk no later than 5:00 p.m. on April 24, 2025. In a request for a military ballot application or ballot, the military voter may indicate their preference for receiving the application or ballot by mail, facsimile transmission, or electronic mail. An individual will qualify as a military voter if he or she (1) is a qualified voter of the State of New York, who is in actual military service, and by reason of such military service is absent from the District on the day of the election, or is a voter who is discharged from military service within 30 days of an election; or (2) a spouse, parent, child, or dependent of such service member who is a qualified voter and is absent due to accompanying or being with the military service member.
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Resolved that the Board of Education of the Gates Chili Central School District is hereby authorized to establish a new tenyear capital reserve pursuant to Section 3651 of the Education Law in an amount not to exceed $12,000,000 to be used for the acquisition of school buses, such reserve fund to be funded from (i) year-end budget surplus funds known as unassigned fund balance, as available, for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2025 and each fiscal year thereafter for the term of the reserve fund, (ii) transfers of excess monies from Board of Education designated reserves, (iii) amounts from budgetary appropriations from time to time, and (iv) New York State Aid received and made available by the Board of Education from time to time, all as permitted by law.
4. To elect and fill the following three (3) school board seat vacancies: Three (3) seats with terms from July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2028 (to fill the seats of Frank Muscato, Dr. Christine Richards, and Tanya Srbinovski, whose terms end June 30, 2025)
AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY
GIVEN that petitions for nominating candidates for the office of school board member must be filed with the district clerk of said School District no later than 5:00 p.m. Monday, April 21, 2025. Each petition must be directed to the district clerk, must be signed by at least 25 qualified voters of the District, or 2% of the number of voters from the previous annual election, whichever is greater, and must include the residence of each signer. Vacancies shall not be considered as separate offices and nominating petitions shall not describe any specific vacancy upon the Board of Education for which the candidate is nominated. As many candidates may be elected as there are vacancies to be filled.
AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY
GIVEN that a copy of the statement of the amount of money which will be required to fund the School District’s budget for 2025-2026, exclusive of public monies, may be obtained by any district resident during the fourteen (14) days immediately preceding the date of the annual meeting and election at each of the school buildings in the district between 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. except Saturday, Sunday or holidays, prevailing time and on the day of the election.
AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a rule adopted by the Board of Education in accordance with §2035 of the Education Law, any referenda or propositions to amend the budget, otherwise to be submitted for voting at said election, must be filed with the Clerk of the Board of Education on or before April 21, 2025 at 5:00 p.m. prevailing time; must be typed or printed in English, must be directed to the Clerk of the School District and signed by twenty-five (25) qualified voters of the District; and must state the name and residence of each signer. However, the School Board will not entertain any petition to place before the voters any proposition the purpose of which is not within the powers of the voters to determine, or any proposition which fails to include a specific appropriation where the expenditure of monies is required by the proposition.
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Dated: april 4, 2025
Gates, New York By Order of the Board of Education Gates Chili Central School District Monroe County, New York Condenessa Brown, District Clerk
Legal Notice
Change in Meeting Dates
Town of Ogden
Planning Board
Zoning Board
pLEaSE TaKE NOTICE that the following meeting dates have been changed: planning Board
From June 12, 2025 to June 10, 2025
Zoning Board
Cancel July 3, 2025
Noelle Burley, rMC Town Clerk, Town of Ogden