“Candy Hall of Famer” receives honorary degree from SUNY Brockport
SUNY Brockport’s Commencement ceremonies were sweeter than usual this year. Longtime business executive Troy Pearley ’92 – whose distinguished career includes roles at Divine, Godiva, and Ghirardelli – returned to campus to accept an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters degree.
Pearley was inducted into the National Confectionery Sales Association’s Candy Hall of Fame in 2022. The organization cited Pearley’s extensive commitment to mentoring young leaders as a key example of how he has contributed to improving the confectionery industry. The Candy Hall of Fame is universally recognized as the highest honor an individual can receive within the industry.
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In his most recent role as Executive Vice President and General Manager/North America for Divine Chocolate, Pearley helped lead the world’s first and only Fairtrade, B-Corp certified ethical premium chocolate brand that is co-owned by cocoa farmers – transforming the brand from a small premium chocolate company to a major player in the ethical premium chocolate market. He previously led the charge to make Godiva premium chocolates available in grocery stores and was named Salesperson of the Year during his time at Ghirardelli.
“I am so pleased that we had the opportunity to recognize one of our most outstanding alumni with an honorary degree,” said SUNY Brockport President Heidi Macpherson. “Troy Pearley, a history grad from 1992, took what he learned at Brockport and turned it into a career in the chocolate industry, becoming a Candy Hall of Famer along the way. But his long and distinguished career and many accomplishments are only some of the reasons we honored him at Commencement. We are even more proud of Troy as a person and alumnus. He is the type of individual we hope our graduates choose to emulate.”
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Troy Pearley ‘92 returned to SUNY Brockport to receive an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters degree.
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The ribbon cutting was held May 9 to officially open The Bark Yard at Parma Town Park.
The Bark Yard opens at Parma Town Park
A new dog park opened May 9 at Parma Town Park on Hilton Parma Corners Road. The Bark Yard includes areas for small and large dogs, and will be included in Monroe County’s dog park system.
“The inclusion of the Town of Parma Dog Park in the Monroe County Dog Park System will allow for more efficient access and open this amenity up to more people,” said Monroe County Executive Adam Bello. “I’d like to thank Supervisor Roose for his partnership and providing more opportunities for Monroe County residents to experience recreation.”
Construction of the project began in 2022 after State Assembly Member Josh Jensen helped secure a $50,000 grant from New York State.
“The opening of The Bark Yard is a wonderful example of how local investment in public spaces can really strengthen our communities,” said Assembly Member Josh Jensen. “This new dog park at Parma Town Park offers families – both two- and fourlegged – a safe, welcoming place to gather, play, and enjoy the outdoors together. I’m so proud to have secured state funding to support projects like this one that enhance our quality of life in our towns, and I commend the Town of Parma for its vision and commitment to making this long-awaited space a reality.”
The partnership between Monroe County and the Town of Parma will see Monroe County’s Department of Parks taking on responsibilities of membership administration and processing along with security details, with the Town of Parma picking up maintenance and day-to-day responsibilities.
“The Town identified this project a few years ago through a survey of residents
conducted by the Parks and Recreation Department. Upon sharing the results and concept with NYS Assembly Representative Josh Jensen, he allocated funding to the Town for the project,” said Parma Town Supervisor James Roose. “This dog park will be a wonderful place for Parma residents and their dogs to socialize and make new friends. Having it right here at the beautiful Parma Town Park is a great addition to a space that is already viewed as one of the best parks in Monroe County. This is a great day for pet owners and their four- legged friends in the Town of Parma and I’m very happy to see it come to reality. The project would have cost the Town significantly more had it not been for our own park staff led by Phil Smith, Kyle McDonald, and the uniquely skilled team. They performed the majority of the work, installing most of its features with the exception of fencing.”
Monroe County Department of Parks also hosts off-leash dog parks at Webster Park, Ellison Park, and Greece Canal Park and partners on three other dog parks with the Towns of Henrietta, Pittsford, and Sweden. Each dog visiting must be a registered member of the Monroe County Dog Parks. More details on the registration process are available online at https://www.monroecounty. gov/parks-DogParks.
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Ogden’s Emergency Preparedness Team participates in disaster response exercise
The Town of Ogden’s Emergency Preparedness Team recently took part in a tabletop emergency response exercise in partnership with the Monroe County Department of Public Health. The County presented a simulated disaster scenario, challenging the team and community partners to collaborate and respond in real time.
The scenario involved establishing a Point of Dispensing (POD) site in response to a public health crisis. The exercise emphasized the importance of setting up the site efficiently, defining roles and responsibilities, and ensuring that individuals with special needs in the community are contacted and supported appropriately.
of the leading models in Monroe County,” said Ogden Town Supervisor Mike Zale. The hands-on exercise brought together key stakeholders, including representatives from the Town of Ogden, Village of Spencerport, Spencerport Central School District, Spencerport Fire District, Gates Volunteer Ambulance Service, Ogden Police Department, BOCES 2, adult care and special needs facilities, and others. The goal was to strengthen coordination and enhance collective readiness for real-world emergencies.
“I was very pleased with how this POD exercise was conducted,” Zale continued. “Collectively, we have a powerhouse team here in the Town of Ogden, and I’m confi-
Key stakeholders working through a tabletop emergency response exercise to strengthen coordination between the various entities and enhance readiness in preparation for real-world emergencies.
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4975 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.
Woodside Court Apartments – 121
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The Erie Canal Ringers present free concert May 31
The canal is open for navigation. Soon (fingers crossed), the Brockport Main Street bridge will reopen, and a new, sweeping pedestrian bridge will kick-start a new chapter of adventures in the village. To celebrate, get ready to dive into an afternoon of music that’s sure to float your boat. Both divisions of The Erie Canal Ringers – The Red Door Ringers and The Heavy Metal Ringers – will present a free community concert, The Erie Canal Ringers Ring the Erie Canal, on Saturday, May 31, 4 p.m., at St. Luke’s Church, 14 State Street, Brockport.
With conductor Elaine Holt, this one-time-only performance will offer a buoyant blend of songs celebrating water, history, and adventure. Audiences will drift through stirring songs like “The Water is Wide,” “Toccata for a Joyous Day,” and “Let the River Run,” arranged by bell choir member Gretchen Spittler.
The concert also features tenor Ben Monacelli, whose soaring vocals will grace such selections as “The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald,” a cheery tune recounting a tragic maritime disaster – because
nothing says “light entertainment” like a ballad about a doomed freighter. There’s also the ever-popular “Erie Canal Song,” where audience participation is encouraged.
There will be whimsy – “Puff the Magic Dragon” makes an appearance, as does the swashbuckling “Pirates of the Caribbean,” for those who enjoy a little cinematic drama with their bells. Bring your friends and your love of all things nautical and musical. Whether you’re a seasoned canal cruiser or simply testing the waters, this concert is sure to buoy your spirits.
Admission is free, but donations will be gratefully accepted to support the St. Luke’s Music Fund – helping keep the music flowing for years to come. Non-perishable food donations will be gratefully accepted for the Brockport Ecumenical Food Shelf. Provided information and photos
Applications open for free EMT and paramedic training program
Monroe County residents have until June 1 to apply
Applications are now open for a new, fully funded training program aimed at developing the next generation of Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs) and Paramedics in Monroe County.
Funded by $4.2 million in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) dollars, the initiative – led by Pittsford Volunteer Ambulance in partnership with Monroe Community College, American Medical Response and Monroe Ambulance – removes financial and logistical barriers for individuals interested in pursuing a career in emergency medical services.
“This investment doesn’t just fill jobs – it saves lives,” said Monroe County Executive Adam Bello. “By eliminating financial burdens and providing comprehensive support services, we are creating new pathways for residents – especially those from underserved communities – to enter a critically important field and strengthen our county’s Public Safety.”
“After two years of planning, it’s encouraging to see this program come to fruition,” said Legislature President Yversha Román. “Launching this free training program is a meaningful step towards addressing the EMS staffing shortage and expanding opportunities for residents to enter a vital profession. I urge those interested to take advantage of this resource and help strengthen emergency care across Monroe County.”
The program actively recruits candidates throughout Monroe County, including diverse and historically underrepresented communities, providing them with extensive training at Monroe Community College. The ARPA funding covers costs including tuition, books, supplies, and certifi-
cation fees, as well as wraparound services such as paid training time, transportation, child care, and academic support.
“We are extremely grateful to all of our partners in securing this funding to provide training for a critical need,” said Monroe Community College President Dr. DeAnna R. Burt-Nanna. “When you or someone you care about is having a medical crisis, you want the best of the best to be there and respond to your needs. MCC takes pride in providing extraordinary training to ensure everyone in our community receives the best care possible.”
Graduates of the program will be certified to begin working with an EMS agency, directly contributing to the region’s efforts to address the ongoing shortage of emergency medical personnel.
“Our initiative helps our local communities to address a growing EMS workforce deficit,” said Jonathan Smith, Chief of Pittsford Volunteer Ambulance. “We are using this investment to leverage local partnerships and remove barriers to EMS service, creating a cost-effective path for Monroe County residents to begin a career as an EMT, or advance their EMS career to become a Paramedic. We’re grateful for the support of our County, State and Federal leaders, and our local EMS partners, in making this impactful program a reality.”
MCC will begin EMT and Paramedic classes with the Fall 2025 semester. Applications are now open for the next cohort of EMT students. The deadline for the 2025 semester is June 1. To learn more and apply, visit: https://www.monroecc.edu/depts/pstc/ ems/emergency-medical-technician/. Provided information and photo
The Erie Canal Ringers will present a concert, The Erie Canal Ringers Ring the Erie Canal, at St. Luke’s Church on Saturday, May 31, at 4 p.m.
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C-C Sports Booster Club hosting annual
Food Truck Rodeo
The Churchville-Chili Saints Sports Booster Club will be holding its eleventh annual Food Truck Rodeo on Thursday, May 22, from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Churchville-Chili Middle School, 139 Fairbanks Road. There is no entry fee and all are welcome.
The goal of this community-wide event is to raise money to help all Churchville-Chili High School sports teams. There will be approximately 20 food trucks on-site that offer unique menus with something for everyone.
Additional vendors will be on hand, such as Tastefully Simple, an apparel vendor with Churchville-Chili apparel, and a DJ will provide musical entertainment.
The event drew nearly 5,000 people last year.
“This is a fun event for foodies and families from across Greater Rochester,” said Kim Sinicropi, Saints Sports Booster Club president. “We encourage community members and families to come out and support our ChurchvilleChili High School athletes!”
Attendees should enter from Fairbanks Road and bring cash for food trucks, vendors, and raffles.
For more information on The Saints Sports Booster Club, visit https://shs.cccsd.org/athletics/ sports-boosters.
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Scholarship opportunity
Chili American Legion Post 1830 Auxiliary is offering two $1,000 scholarships for senior girls in the Churchville-Chili, Gates Chili or Wheatland Chili high schools, who will be continuing their education. To receive the scholarship criteria and an application, email melodyb52@twc.com. Applications are due by June 4, 2025.
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Events & Entertainment
•Asian Pacific American Heritage Celebration Day is Sunday, May 18 from 12 to 5 p.m. at the Memorial Art Gallery (MAG), 500 University Avenue, Rochester. Admission to the museum is free during this event that includes performances, presentations, hands-on art activities, and cultural experiences that highlight and celebrate Asian Pacific American heritage. For information, go to https:// mag.rochester.edu/events/asian-pacific-americanheritage-celebration-day/.
•Greece Chamber Charitable Foundation 2025 Golf Tournament, supporting local nursing education, will be held Monday, June 23, at Ridgemont Country Club. Sign-up as a foursome or as an individual; early-bird golf rate ends May 20. Visit https://public.greecechamber.org/events for information.
Government Meetings
•Brockport: Village Board – May 19, 7 p.m., at 49 State Street.
•Clarendon: Town Board – May 20, 7 p.m., at 16385 Church Street.
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•Free meal at the Gathering Table on Sunday, May 18, 12 to 1 p.m., at Brockport First Baptist Church, 124 Main Street. Serving chicken parm, baked ziti, vegetable, tossed salad, fruit, dessert and beverage. Everyone is welcome to come and enjoy this delicious hot meal.
•2025 Hoag Music Series presents free concerts at the Hoag Library, 134 South Main Street, Albion. Tangled Strings Duet will perform Saturday, May 24 at 12 p.m.
•Hamlin VFW Memorial Day Celebration will be held Monday, May 26, starting at 11 a.m. at Hamlin VFW Post 6703, 1739 Lake Road. Food will be served after.
•Flag-lowering ceremony at Parma Union Cemetery, 260 Parma Center Road, Hilton, on May 26 at 8 a.m. immediately followed by a second ceremony at the memorial flagpole in front of the Parma Town Hall, 1300 Hilton-Parma Corners Road. The Memorial Day Parade in Hilton steps off at 10:30 a.m. from the west driveway of St. Paul Lutheran School, proceeding west to Main Street, and continuing to West Avenue. The parade ends at the Hilton Community Center where veterans organizations will conduct a short ceremony at the Veterans Memorial on the south lawn.
•Town of Greece Memorial Day Parade and Remembrance Ceremony is Monday, May 26. Parade begins at 11 a.m., traveling along Long Pond Road from Janes Road to the Greece Town Hall Campus. Remembrance Ceremony at the Town Hall Pavilion at 11:45 a.m. Parking available at the Greece Town Campus until approximately 10:45 a.m., and road closures will be in effect from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. on parts of Long Pond and Janes Roads.
•Both divisions of The Erie Canal Ringers – The Red Door Ringers and The Heavy Metal Ringers – will present a free community concert, The Erie Canal Ringers Ring the Erie Canal, on Saturday, May 31, 4 p.m., at 14 State Street, Brockport. Admission is free, but donations will be accepted to support the St. Luke’s Music Fund. Non-perishable food donations also accepted for the Brockport Ecumenical Food Shelf.
•Hilton Baptist Church’s third annual Dog Days of Summer and Pet Blessing is Saturday, June 7, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Crafters are invited to show and sell their item for $15 per spot at the Trunk Sale. Bring leashed pets for an individual pet blessing. Activities include Greece Residents Assisting Stray Pets (GRASP) with pets waiting for adoption, Hamlin Animal control meet and greet, Antique Appraisals for $4 per item or three for $10 (pre-register by calling 392-7990. Kids activities.
Fundraisers
•Gift cards for Sara’s Garden ($25) available at the Ferris Goodridge American Legion Post, 691 Trimmer Road, Spencerport, during post hours through June.
•Holley Music Boosters are holding their annual Chicken BBQ on Tuesday, May 20, from 3 to 6:30 p.m. Pick-up only at the MS/HS Cafeteria. Dinners are $15 each. Pre-sale tickets can be purchased in the MS/HS office by texting Jenna at 585-993-3511. Cash, check and Venmo is accepted. Limited quantities available. Follow the Holley Music Boosters on Facebook to stay updated and involved.
•11th Annual Saint Sports Booster Club Food Truck Rodeo Fundraising Event on May 22, 4:30 to 8 p.m., at Churchville-Chili High School Bus Loop, 139 Fairbanks Road. Food trucks, raffles, music, fun, games and vendors. Free admission.
•Hiscock-Fishbaugh American Legion Post 788 will pass out Memorial Day Poppies on Friday, May 23, and Saturday, May 24, at the Hilton Family Restaurant in Hovey Square and in front of Tops Market on South Avenue in the village of Hilton.
•Memorial Day Breakfast on Monday, May 26, from 8 to 9:30 a.m. at Union Congregational Church, 14 North Main Street, Churchville. Serving pancakes, eggs, sausage and beverages. Cost is $6 for adults, $3 for children, and free for veterans. All are invited.
•Chicken Barbecue at Morton Baptist Church, 1152 County Line Road, on May 31, 4 to 6 p.m. Drive thru only. Tickets are $15 and include BBQ chicken, mac salad, coleslaw, roll, brownie. Call 710-2789 to reserve tickets by May 24.
•Ogden Presbyterian Church Annual Plant Sale, 2400 South Union Street, on Saturday, May 31, from 9 a.m. until noon. Rain or shine. Sale will be held in the church pavilion. Assortment of perennials, indoor house plants, and garden-related items for sale.
•Jerry J. Helfer Memorial Food Truck Rodeo and Summer Concert is Wednesday, June 4, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Greece Town Campus. This free event features live music from the Zac Brown Tribute Band and food available from a variety of local food trucks.
•Clarkson: Planning Board – May 20, 6 p.m.; Zoning Board – May 21, 7 p.m., at Clarkson Town Hall.
•Hamlin: Zoning Board – May 19, 7 p.m.
•Parma: Town Board – May 19, 6:30 p.m.; Zoning Board of Appeals – May 21, 7 p.m. at 1300 Hilton Parma Corners Road.
•Riga: Conservation Board – May 19, 7 p.m.
•Spencerport: Board of Trustees – May 21, 4:30 p.m., at 27 West Avenue.
Health/Help
•Rochester Regional Health is bringing its mobile mammogram van to Oak Orchard Health Center, 300 West Avenue, Brockport, on May 20 from noon to 7 p.m. No insurance or appointments required. No one is turned away. To schedule a mammogram, call 585-922-PINK.
•Community Health Fair at Oak Orchard Health (OOH), 300 West Avenue, Brockport, on Saturday, May 31, from 9 a.m. to noon. All are welcome. The Kiwanis Club will be serving free pancakes. Oak Orchard and UR Medicine will be doing free health screenings. OOH will do blood pressure screenings, blood glucose checks, dental and vision screenings, and provide behavioral health information, plus more. Children’s activities include the Kid Zone and Teddy Bear Clinic. UR Medicine will be doing free skin cancer checks and vision screenings. First come, first served. UR Medicine will do mammograms, but appointments are encouraged. Call 1-844-870-0002 to schedule. FidelisCare will be at the Fair to answer health insurance questions.
•The Spencerport addiction support group meeting for anyone touched by addiction is every Tuesday, 6:30 p.m., at Spencerport Wesleyan Church, 2653 Nichols Street. Park in the back, enter thru downstairs door and go all the way to the back and through a door to the back room. Call 410-8021 or 261-5280 with any questions.
Historical
•The Gates Historical Society will meet Monday, May 19, 7 p.m., at the Gates Town Hall Annex. Peter Wisbey, Curator of Collections, will be presenting a program on the history of Genesee Country Village and Museum. This program is free and handicapped accessible.
•On Thursday, May 22, Karen Lankeshofer will give a multi-media lecture about Elsa Von Blumen, a pioneer female high-wheel cyclist in the 1880s. The program is free and starts at 7 p.m. at the Clarkson Academy, 8343 West Ridge Road. Donations will be accepted and new members will be welcome to join the Morgan-Manning House Museum.
Library Programs
•The Hamlin Public Library is open Mondays/ Wednesdays from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Tuesdays/Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Fridays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Preschool storytime with Mrs. Carlson is Mondays at 10:30 a.m. Join to read, talk, sing and play with friends. Silent Book Club is Tuesday, May 20, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Register for programs online through the library calendar at https://calendar.libraryweb.org/calendar/ Hamlin. For more information, call 964-2320 or visit the library’s website or Facebook page.
•Newman Riga Library, 1 South Main Street, Churchville, is open Mondays/Wednesdays/Fridays from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Tuesdays/Thursdays 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Saturdays 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Upcoming events include: Coloring Group for Adults – Wednesday, May 21, 2:30 to 4 p.m. Take time out of your daily routine and let your creative side shine. Supplies are provided, but feel free to bring your own. Alzheimer’s and Dementia Program – Tuesday, June 10, 6 to 7 p.m., registration required. Local volunteer Deb Grasso will educate on responding to dementia-related behaviors. Annual Book Sale – shop gently used books and more in the library’s basement: Thursday, June 12, 4 to 8 p.m.; Friday, June 13, noon to 5 p.m.; Saturday, June 14, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. (fill a bag for $3). For more information and 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 8 p.m., Tuesday through Thursday 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., Friday and Saturday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (every third Friday opening at 10 a.m.). Events: Monroe County Lore – May 19 at 6:30 p.m.; Gravestones of Spencerport – May 30 at 2 p.m. Call 585-617-6181 to register. Find kids events at ogdenfarmerslibrary.org.
•Parma Public Library, 7 West Avenue, Hilton is holding the following events (no registration unless indicated): Unbought and Unbossed: The Life and Legacy of Shirley Chisholm – Thursday, May 22, 2:30 to 4 p.m. MCC history professor Mark Sample discusses the life and career of the first black woman to be elected to the US Congress and to run for president as the first black major-party candidate.
The Anti-Cram Study Plan – Thursday, May 22, 6 to 7 p.m., for ages 13 and up. Academic consultant Rebecca Rascher, MS Ed, presents the five easy steps to prepare for finals to help you be more confident and less stressed. Closed for Memorial Day on Monday, May 26. Nature Walk with Color Westside Green – Saturday, May 31, 10 to 11 a.m. Join the Sierra Club and Genesee Land trust for a relaxing and educational walk at Salmon Creek Nature Preserve, 425 Bennet Road, Parma. Demonstration on how to remove invasive species will be provided for those who are interested, participants may bring clippers and a small hand saw. The approximately one-mile walk along gentle terrain may have some mud; sturdy shoes, long pants, and long sleeves are helpful. Intro to Mindfulness – Saturday, May 31, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Aubree Guiffre, Ph.D. teaches about the foundations of mindfulness through focused practice on breath, thoughts, emotions, movement, and communication. Chairs provided, but participants are welcome to bring mats, cushions or bolsters. 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
•The Hubbard Springs Garden Club of Chili meets the third Monday of each month (September through June), 6:30 p.m., at the Chili Recreation Center, Room 212, 3237 Chili Avenue. New members welcome. Contact Maryann Wagner (President) at 585-766-1077, for more information.
•The Hamlin Lions Club meets every first and third Tuesday (May 20), 6 p.m., at the Farmers Table, 1700 Lake Road, Hamlin. Call President Lion Randy Paap at 585-370-4420 to find out how you can get involved.
•The Chili Lions Club meets Tuesday, May 27, 6:30 p.m., at the Moose Club, 5709 Chili Riga Center Road (at the corner of Betteridge Road). Text President Joe Korn at 469-1426 for information.
•Brockport Fire District meets the first and third Monday of the month (May 19), 6:30 p.m., at Station #3, 191 West Avenue, Brockport.
•Hamlin Morton Walker Board of Fire Commissioners holds a regular business meeting on the third Monday of the month (May 19) at 7 p.m. and a workshop meeting the fourth Thursday of the month (May 22) at 7 p.m. All meetings are held at the Hamlin Morton Walker Fire District Building, 1521 Lake Road, Hamlin.
Reunions
•Brockport High School Class of 1990 is holding a Reunion Weekend, July 25 through 27, 2025. Special events are planned all weekend long. Alumni of the BHS Class of 1990 are asked to email the reunion planning committee at bkptclassof90@gmail. com and include their full name (noting name at graduation if different). The planning committee will email the 35th Reunion Itinerary and a link to RSVP. Updates will also be shared on the Brockport High School Class of 1990 Facebook Page.
•The Spencerport Alumni Association’s 86th Annual Dinner is Friday, June 6, 6 p.m., at Red Fedele’s Brook House, 920 Elmridge Center Drive, Rochester. This year will honor the Class of 1975 for their 50th anniversary, the Class of 1965 for their 60th anniversary, and the Class of 2000 for their 25th anniversary. All Spencerport HS graduates are invited to attend. Reservations must be made by May 20. The dinner costs $35 per person with a cash bar available. Payments may be mailed to: Spencerport Alumni Association, PO Box 218, Spencerport, NY 14559, or by PayPal (Spencerport Alumni Association). List the year of graduation, and female graduates should include their maiden name (if applicable). Email SpencerportAlumni@ gmail.com with any questions.
School Boards
•Brockport Central School Board of Education meets Tuesday, May 20, 7 p.m. in the District Office Board Room (Budget Vote). Updated information at www.bcs1.org.
•Churchville-Chili Central School District’s 20252026 Budget, Buses & Candidates election will be held Tuesday, May 20, from noon to 9 p.m. in the Middle School North Cafeteria (Entrance 31).
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
•The Brockport Food Shelf is in need of volunteers, especially for the days they have to unload deliveries. The application to volunteer can be found at https://www.brockportfoodshelf.org/volunteer/. •Give A Lift Northwest, a program of Lifespan of Greater Rochester, is seeking volunteer drivers to provide transportation to people aged 60+ to medical appointments and the grocery store in the Brockport, Clarkson, Sweden, Hamlin and Hilton areas. Call 585-244-8400 ext. 211 for info. Flexible hours. Training and excess insurance provided.
Presentation on biking in the 1880s
Elsa Von Blumen, with a Penny Farthing or High Wheel bike. “A woman can accomplish anything she undertakes.” – Elsa Von Blumen
Karen Lanksehofer, avid biker and historian, will lead the presentation.
The Morgan-Manning House Museum and the Brockport Community Museum in cooperation with the Clarkson Historical Society and the Triangle Tract Historical Society invite the community to a presentation by Karen Lankeshofer Thursday evening, May 22, at 7 p.m. at the Clarkson Historical Society location at 8343 West Ridge Road, Clarkson. Elsa Von Blumen was a Rochesterian who, in the 1880s, raced highwheeled bikes against horses, skaters, and male cyclists. She overcame challenges in a sport dominated by men. She helped inspire other women to find the courage to break social taboos. Her first professional bike race was against a horse in Rochester’s Driving Park. From Rochester, she went on to race throughout the entire Eastern United States for a decade. She was a force to be reckoned with in the cycling world. This PowerPoint presentation will introduce attendees to an Upstate New York athlete who should not be forgotten.
Karen Lankeshofer is a long-time Henrietta resident. She is an avid bike rider and advocates for safe cycling infrastructure. She enjoys studying history, especially if it pertains to Upstate New York. Her presentation is a tribute to a pioneering female professional athlete.
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Birding on the Erie Canal
A 90-minute introductory bird walk will be offered on May 31, 7 to 8:30 a.m., in Brockport’s Corbett Park and along the Erie Canal. Registration is required at https://tinyurl. com/2tr2dfsk.
No experience is needed to participate. Bird walks are open to participants age 10 and up. Those under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
An ASL Interpreter can be requested with four days advance notice by emailing otcbrockport@gmail.com.
Attendees will be shown how to use binoculars/monoculars to spot our feathered friends, and learn about the common birds in this area. It’s the perfect way to enjoy nature, learn something new, and have a great time outdoors. Whether you’re a budding birder or just looking for a fun activity, everyone is welcome.
Meet at the pavilion at Corbett Park, 155 Clark Street, Brockport. Parking is available in a small lot on Smith Street by the bridge. Dress for the weather, wear comfortable shoes that can get muddy or wet, and bring your own water bottle. There will be a limited number of optics to share, so bring a pair of binocular/monoculars if you own them. Leave your pets at home (except for service dogs).
The Village of Brockport is offering this free adventure through a partnership with the NYS Canal Corp and New York Power Authority and their On the Canals program.
Other bird walks will be offered in September to take advantage of fall migration. Follow Village of Brockport on Eventbrite.com for information about additional On the Canals events.
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Garage fire in Spencerport
The Spencerport Fire District responded to Brockport-Spencerport Road on May 11 at approximately 7:30 p.m. for the report of a garage on fire. The first unit was on scene within three minutes with heavy fire showing from a detached garage. The garage was behind the residence approximately 250 feet off the road.
20 minutes to place under control. There were no injuries to firefighters or civilians. Unfortunately, two pets were found deceased.
The cause of the fire is under investigation by the Monroe County Fire Bureau.
The Chili Fire Department assisted on scene, while crews from Gates, Mumford, and Hilton filled in at Spencerport firehouses.
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•Kenyon, Donna A., of Rochester, died May 8, 2025 at age of 80. She is survived by her loving husband, Steven; her children, Debbie (Mike) Thompson, Tammy (Kelly Senanko) Karr, and James (Janet) Dollard; her grandchildren, Geraldy, Tisa, Kevin, James, and Adam; her three great-grandchildren; her brother, Russell (Linda) Lingl; her sisters, Jackie Lingl and Kathy Barnard; and her nieces and nephews. Donna was predeceased by her parents, Russell and Florence Lingl; and her brother-in-law, Terry Barnard. She was the manager at Spencerport Liquor for many years before transitioning to the golf and restaurant industries.
Her Funeral Mass was held May 15 at St. John the Evangelist Church, Rochester. Interment in St. John’s Cemetery, Spencerport at a later date. Donations can be made to St. John the Evangelist Church, 2400 West Ridge Road, Rochester, NY 14626 in Donna’s memory. Arrangements entrusted to the Thomas E. Burger Funeral Home, Hilton.
•Stahl, Eric Theodore, age 94, of Rochester, died May 4, 2025. Eric was born in Rochester to Adolf and Hedwig on October 9, 1930. Eric is survived by his daughter, Karlene (Bill) of Spencerport, daughter Loryl of Churchville and son, Randall (Lisa) of Vancouver, WA.; grandchildren, Lindsay (Brian), Katelyn (Isaias), Betsy (Gary), Cody, Nate (Erin); seven great grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his wife Betty, his daughter Debra and his son Kurt. He worked as a Tool & Die maker at Eastman Kodak Company for many years. Eric enjoyed all animals and had numerous pet dogs, cats, fish and birds. Over the years, he also raised horses, cows, sheep, chickens, ducks and geese on his Hilton farm. Arrangements entrusted to Walker Brothers Funeral Home, Spencerport.
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David Lee Jewell
David Lee Jewell was born on January 11th, 1942, to Earl and Kathryn Jewell in Taylorville, Illinois. Dave spent much of his childhood in Cairo, in Southern Illinois, which always held a special place in his heart. He achieved Eagle Scout, of which he was always proud. In 1960, he graduated high school and went to Southern Illinois University. In 1963, he met and married Patricia Gail Stone. Dave graduated in 1964 and began his career supporting people with mental illness at Anna State Hospital, where he was the director of Public Relations and Volunteer Services. In 1966, he moved his young family to Las Vegas, New Mexico and worked as the Chief Industrial Therapist at NM State Hospital. Dave loved New Mexico and met many lifelong friends. In 1970, the growing family moved to Chester, Illinois, where he had worked as an Activity Director and later promoted to Unit Director of Activity Therapy Services at Chester Mental Health Center. Dave received his PhD from SIU in 1979 and moved the now family of five to Brockport, NY. He started his position at SUNY Brockport as Associate Professor in the Department of Recreation and Leisure Services. In 1981, he was designated as Chair of the Department and served as Chair and Director of Curriculum for 9 years and later promoted to full Professor. He retired as Professor Emeritus in 1995 and then joined the Division of International Education for 4 years before full retirement. Dave authored four books at Brockport, two dealing with Child Abuse, one anthology of Recreation and Leisure, and the fourth was regarding the vocabulary of clinical terminology for the discipline of Therapeutic Recreation. He also developed a training manual for Professional Practicum in Recreation and Leisure. Dave was a member of the Brockport United Methodist Church since 1979. In addition, he was active within many organizations, including the Board of Directors for Oak Orchard Health for 17 years, 14 of those as Vice Chairman of the Board. He was a member of the Brockport Kiwanis Club since 2006 and served as President twice. Finally, he was a board member of the Brockport Seymour Library Foundation. Dave said his two favorite words in the English language were Dad and Papa – and he was the best! And one of his guiding principles was… Get Over It – a favorite song by The Eagles. David is survived by his loving wife, Patricia, sharing over 61 years of marriage; his children Amy (Steve) Mitchell, Chris, Jeremy (Nancy); Grandchildren Kayla (Josh) Maier, Alyson, Katy and Danielle; and great-grandchildren Blakely and Wilder. Arrangements are private, with a celebration of life at a later time. Donations can be made in Dave’s memory to the Brockport Kiwanis Children’s Fund or SUNY Brockport Foundation Student Scholarship Fund or Brockport United Methodist Church. Dave’s family would like to thank the medical staff at Strong Memorial Hospital for their care for all the family during his stay there. There will be a private service at a later date to be decided on by the family.
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•Craw, Catherine Mary Shear Schoonmaker, died May 7, 2025. She was predeceased by two husbands, Jack Schoonmaker (1973) and Bill Craw (2024); and two siblings, John Shear and Joan Shear Johnson. She is survived by her brother, Les Shear and his wife, Marie; and her in-laws Paul Johnson and Sandy Shear; her four beloved children, John Schoonmaker and his wife, Arlene, Jennifer Schoonmaker Hitt and her husband Gerry, David Schoonmaker, and Marla Schoonmaker Wagersreiter and her husband, Thomas; her grandchildren, Elisa Hitt Davis and her husband, Lee, Jason Hitt and his wife, Raquel, Emily Schoonmaker (Bryant Sinski), Kendra Rodgriguez and her husband, Carlos and Mandi Marcano and her husband, Manny and Artesia Lynette Schoonmaker Wagersreiter; six great grandchildren; her stepchildren, Jim (MaryAnn) Craw, Ed (Selena) Craw and Ruth (Ken) Michaels; step-grandchildren and great-grandchildren; nieces, nephews and scores of friends. She trained generations of nurses as a founding faculty member at the Community College of the Finger Lakes (now FLCC). Her hobbies included baking, gardening and playing piano.
A Celebration of Life was held May 12 at Trinity Emmanuel Lutheran Church, 761 Elmgrove Road, Rochester. Interment at Woodlawn Cemetery, Canandaigua at the convenience of the family. Donations in her memory can be made to Food Link of Rochester (foodlinkny.org) or Sonnenberg Gardens (sonnenberg.org). Arrangements entrusted to the Leo M. Bean and Sons Funeral Home, Chili.
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Elizabeth A. Putney
May 9, 1942 – May 10, 2025
Elizabeth A. Putney – best known to all as “Betty” – went to be with her Savior in the early morning hours of May 10, 2025, one day after her 83rd birthday. Betty loved the Lord, and she loved her family. She was predeceased by her parents (Jacob and Ruth Vanderstow), as well as her two sisters, Joanne Clark and Peggy Overholt. She is survived by her loving husband of 63 years, Lee Putney, her five children: Jeff (Debbie) Putney, Joe (Heidi) Putney, Robin (Scott) Wilson, Dan (Kelli) Putney, and Aaron (Becky K.) Putney, 14 grandchildren, and 13 greatgrandchildren. She is also survived by her two brothers, George (Alice) Vanderstow and Billy Vanderstow. Betty was an active member of First Bible Baptist Church for 58 years, where she taught 4-year-olds Sunday School with Lee for more than 20 years, worked together with him in the Café, and touched the lives of hundreds of new moms with the beautiful baby blankets she lovingly crocheted. In addition to being a full-time homemaker, Betty also worked at the YMCA, Northstar Christian Academy, and as a long-time babysitter for several families.
Calling hours were held Thursday, May 15, 2025, at the Fowler Funeral Home, 340 West Avenue in Brockport, New York 14420. A celebration of Betty’s life was also held for all who wanted to remember her on Friday, May 16, at 6 p.m. at First Bible Baptist Church, 990 Manitou Road, Hilton, New York 14468. Flowers are appreciated, but friends and family may also make a donation in Betty’s memory for the children’s ministries at First Bible Baptist Church.
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•Eichas, Maria R. (Barile), age 89, died May 12, 2025. She was predeceased by her parents, Vincent and Maria Barile; her siblings, Rose (Ross) Albano, Verna (Sam) Bona, and Eleanor (James) Snyder. She is survived by her husband of over 71 years, Robert W. Eichas; her children, Terry (Ed Zinnes), Timothy (Patricia), Todd (Dani), Tom (Greg Wood), Toby (Mira), and Tyler (Kimberly); her 13 grandchildren, Lori (Jeff Snell), Kevin (Katy), Kyle (Pi), Adam (Kali), Keith (Ali), Lisa (James) Hann, Randy, Robert (Sydney), Rachel, Craig, David, Michaela, and Marisa; her 13 great-grandchildren; many nieces, nephews, cousins and relatives. Maria was a 1953 graduate of Hilton High School. She was a devoted wife and mother and a faith-filled Catholic. She was proud of her family, which she adored. She always put others before herself. She enjoyed leading and participating in aerobics classes during her life, and was an amazing cook. Family and friends will be greeted by Robert and his family from 10:30 until 11:30 a.m. at St. John the Evangelist Church, 55 Martha Street, Spencerport, on Monday, May 19, followed by Maria’s Memorial Mass at 11:30 a.m., and then her Celebration of Life. Interment will immediately follow in Parma Union Cemetery. Donations can be made to St. John the Evangelist Church, 55 Martha Street, Spencerport, NY 14559 in Maria’s memory. Arrangements entrusted to the Thomas E. Burger Funeral Home, Hilton.
•Rowell, Rebecca J., died May 6, 2025 at age 69. She is survived by her loving husband, Terrance “Terry” Rowell; her children, Kristin Rowell and Jason Rowell; her grandson, Graham Rowell; and several family members. She was predeceased by her parents, Walter Wiseman and Mary (Bernard) Chattin. Becky had been a bus driver for Hilton Central School District for 29 years. She loved to cook and spend time with her family and friends, as well as her companion dogs, Fred and Ginger.
A Private Ceremony was held May 10, followed by a Celebration of her Life. Donations can be made to the National Kidney Foundation Serving Upstate and Western New York, 1344 University Avenue, Suite 270, Rochester NY 14607 or to the Hamlin Dog Shelter, 80 Railroad Ave, Hamlin, New York 14464 in Becky’s memory. Arrangements entrusted to the Thomas E. Burger Funeral Home, Hilton.
•Wahl, William G., died May 11, 2025 at age 72. He was predeceased by his wife, Cathy; his son, Matthew Wahl; and his parents, William and Patricia Wahl. He is survived by his daughter, Haley Wahl; his son, William Wahl; his grandchildren, McKayla and Shayne; his brothers, Bob, Greg, and Tom Wahl; his sisters, Janet (Eric) VandenBerg and Carol (Tom) Johnson; and several nieces and nephews. Bill owned and operated the William Wahl Construction business in Dallas, Texas for many years. At his leisure, he liked working in his vegetable garden, fishing, cooking, and traveling. He enjoyed “living on the edge”, but was known as a “family man” who loved spending time with his children and grandchildren.
A Celebration of Bill’s Life was held May 16 at the St. Leo’s Community Center in Hilton. Interment at the convenience of the family in Parma Union Cemetery. Contributions in memory of Bill can be made to Hildebrandt Hospice Care Center, 2652 Ridgeway Avenue, Rochester, NY 14626. Arrangements entrusted to the Thomas E. Burger Funeral Home, Hilton.
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•Meiers, Richard “Dick, Larry” P., age 65, died May 9, 2025. He was born June 30, 1959 in Brockport to Ernest and Carol Meiers. He was predeceased by his loving wife Judy in 2020, father Ernie Meiers, and father-in-law Edward Graczyk. Dick is survived by his children, Shawna (Eric) Benson, Justin (Andrea) Meiers; grandchildren, Everitt and Colton Benson, Jameson and Waylon Meiers; mother, Carol Meiers; sisters, Joy (Steve) Cliff, Ann (Steve) Callicutt; mother-in-law, Velma Graczyk; sisters-in-law, Nancy (Dave) Cole, Connie (Tom) Barrett, Terri-Sue (Andy) Spooner; several nieces, nephews, cousins; special friends Bruce Marshall, Jeff Cliff, and Mike Furness. Dick enjoyed hunting, golfing, fishing, softball and bowling. He was proud to have bowled several 300 games in his lifetime. Services were held May 14 at the Christopher Mitchell Funeral Home, Holley. Private Interment in Greenwood Cemetery, Kendall. Contributions in Dick’s memory can be made to Journey Home Inc., 994 Long Pond Road, Rochester, NY 14626. To share a special memory of Dick’s, please visit www.mitchellfamilyfuneralhomes.com.
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Nancy E. Danko
Funeral Services: Saturday, May 24, 2025 ALL services at Church of the Nativity, BVM 152 Main St., Brockport, NY 10-11 AM Visitation Calling Hour 11 AM – Mass 12 Noon – Luncheon
Please visit www.fowlerfuneralhomeinc.com for a full obituary.
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•Buckner, Patricia Ann, age 84, died May 12, 2025. Patricia was the daughter of the late Loren and Ethel Lebeck. Patricia married her beloved husband, Michael, in 1962. Together, they shared 63 years of love, laughter, and dedication. She was a devoted mother to Michael (Desiree), Kristine (Rodney) and a proud grandmother to Jacob, Michael, Ashleigh, Brandon, Scott and Emma. She also held a special place in her heart for Amy (Bob), who was like a daughter to her. In addition to her immediate family, she is survived by several dear sisters- and brothers-in-law. She was a devoted wife and a loving mother who dedicated her life to nurturing her family, always placing their needs above her own with unwavering love and grace.
Her Funeral Mass was celebrated May 16 at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, Spencerport. Arrangements entrusted to Walker Brothers Funeral Home, Spencerport.
A Community Health Fair will be held at the Oak Orchard Health Center in Brockport at 300 West Avenue on Saturday, May 31, from 9 a.m. to noon. Everyone is welcome.
Oak Orchard and UR Medicine will offer free health screenings. And the Kiwanis Club of Brockport will be serving pancakes at the Fair.
Have questions about health insurance?
Fidelis Care Health Insurance will answer them – and give away stress balls, pens, notepads, toothbrushes, and toothpaste. The Brockport Community Connection will also be at the fair to connect residents to services, including emergency assistance.
Oak Orchard Health (OOH) will offer free services and giveaways:
•Blood pressure screenings
•Blood glucose checks
•Cancer information
•Dental and vision screenings
•Healthy Eating Information
•Information on the Patient Portal and technology updates
•Behavioral Health screenings and educational handouts
•WIC Program enrollment and more
•Kids’ Zone with games, prizes, face painting, and the Teddy Bear Clinic.
UR Medicine will offer services and giveaways:
•UR Dermatology: free skin cancer checks
•UR Medicine: mammogram screenings
(Walk-ins are welcome, but appointments are encouraged. Call 1-844-870-0002 to schedule.)
•UR MobilEyes (Flaum Eye Institute): free vision screenings. All services are offered on a first-come, first-served basis.
“We’re excited to work with so many community organizations and UR Medicine to provide health screenings. There is something for everyone here, including children. We’ll have a Kid Zone and Teddy Bear Clinic. This is a great opportunity to get information and health screenings for free,” said Dr. Danielle Renodin-Mead, Chief Medical Officer and Pediatrician, Oak Orchard Health. There will be plenty of giveaways to pick up at the booths. Join Oak Orchard Health and its partners for free health screenings on Saturday, May 31, from 9 a.m. to noon at 300 West Avenue, Brockport. For more information, visit www.OakOrchardHealth.org.
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Tips to maintain healthy eating habits during summer travel
or not bring you any munchies or order a healthy appetizer.
Weight gain is the worst vacation souvenir. With summer right around the corner, peak travel season is here. Vacation is often a break from our normal routines, and many use it as an excuse to let loose. But letting loose doesn’t mean you need to ruin your weight loss progress. Whether it’s a day trip to the nearest lake, a weekend away at a wedding, or an international vacation, you can be away from home while practicing healthy habits.
TOPS Club, Inc. (Take Off Pounds Sensibly SM), the nonprofit weight-loss support organization, with a “Real People. Real Weight Loss.®” philosophy, encourages those traveling to focus on maintaining their weight versus losing weight while away. This removes pressure, allowing individuals to enjoy their vacation, and it also lets people resume their weight loss progress when back home without drastic measures.
Avoid packing on extra pounds by using these travel tactics during your next vacation:
Choose what you consume wisely
One activity we all partake in while on vacation is going out to eat – it’s part of experiencing the culture and community of any locale. After a day of travel or activity, the snacks many establishments provide at the table before you order – bread, crackers, or chips – will look appetizing but won’t help you stay on track. Either ask your waiter to remove
Whenever you can, order fruits and veggies. Swap out the side of fries for a side salad made with spinach or romaine lettuce. Ask for grilled veggies or fruit with your regular entrée. Fish is also a great option if you’re worried about the calories you’ll digest from something like a burger. Fish gives you hearthealthy omega-3 fatty acids – if it’s grilled, not fried or battered.
Finally, avoid drinking too much alcohol. While a drink here and there is okay, opt for water with a lime or lemon, sparkling water, or even diet soda. Pack a reusable water bottle so you’re not constantly spending a chunk of change on bottled water.
Stay in moderation mode
Just because you have the option to go to restaurants doesn’t mean you have to for every meal. Save calories and money by eating in once a day. Breakfast is a great meal to have wherever you’re staying. Visit the local grocery store and buy fresh fruit, whole grain cereal, or low-sugar instant oatmeal to get you going in the morning.
Portions can be big at restaurants, but don’t let that stop you from ordering what you want. Split the entrée you’ve been eyeing with your partner or someone else at the table or eat half and bring the other half home with you. Do the same with dessert.
Keep your body moving
Vacation is so much more than eating and drinking – it’s a time to relax, explore, and spend time with family and friends.
Most lodging options have a gym or gym equipment you can use in the morning or evening, but filling your days with activities is also a great way to exercise. You can go on a walking tour, explore the city on bikes, and swim in the ocean or pool. You’ll be having so much fun it won’t feel like exercise!
TOPS Club, Inc. (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) is the original weight-loss support and wellness education organization. Its philosophy combines support from others at weekly chapter meetings, healthy eating, regular exercise, and wellness information. Visit www.tops.org or call 800-932-8677 to learn more about TOPS and to find a local chapter. Provided information
Erie Canal Bicentennial events
The NYS Canal System has just opened for its bicentennial year, and more than 100 community celebrations, tours, and waterfront festivals are slated for 2025. The Erie Canalway National Heritage Corridor and NYS Canal Corporation have created a new online Bicentennial Events Calendar to enable users to find events by searching or filtering by date, region, or type. Find events near and far by visiting https://eriecanalway. org/events.
Larger bicentennial events across the state include:
•June 14: Erie Canal Boat Float and Folk Festival, Chittenango
•June 22: Paddle the Canal: Erie Canal 200!, Waterford
•June 6-8, July 2-8: Water Music NY: More Voices, multiple locations
•July 13-20: Cycle the Erie Canal Bike Tour, Buffalo to Albany
•August 1-28: Flotsam River Circus — 2025 Erie Canal Tour, Multiple dates and locations
•September 16-20: The Erie Canal: America’s Gateway Tour, NYC to Buffalo
•September 21-25: World Canals Conference, Buffalo
•September 24-October 26: Bicentennial Voyage of Erie Canal Boat Seneca Chief, multiple stops from Buffalo to Albany to New York City
•October 26: Bicentennial Commemoration, New York City
“These events invite people from near and far to experience the canal that transformed New York State and the nation during this
auspicious year,” said Bob Radliff, Executive Director of the Erie Canalway National Heritage Corridor. “We’re also pleased to share our new events calendar, which makes it easier than ever for the public to find events and join the festivities.”
Event hosts are welcome to submit their events at https://eriecanalway.org/events. Submitted events are reviewed and accepted at the discretion of the Erie Canalway National Heritage Corridor.
The Bicentennial calendar and events are being supported through a Market New York grant awarded by Empire State Development and I LOVE NY, New York State’s Division of Tourism.
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Canalway Challenge offers a unique way to celebrate the Erie Canal Bicentennial
The Erie Canalway National Heritage Corridor invites New Yorkers to be part of the Erie Canal Bicentennial by taking up the Canalway Challenge in 2025. The free program welcomes people of all ages and abilities to set a personal mileage goal and walk, run, cycle, paddle, or roll along the NYS Canal System to achieve it and receive recognition and rewards.
Participants can choose from a range of mileage options, including 1st Mile for people with disabilities, 15, 90, 180, 360, or 200 miles for 200 years of the Erie Canal. All
“The Canalway Challenge invites people to discover all there is to see, learn, and do along this historic waterway. We look forward to welcoming residents and visitors to take up the Challenge during this momentous year,” said Bob Radliff, Executive Director of the Erie Canalway National Heritage Corridor.
Now in its seventh year, Canalway Challenge participants from 30 U.S. states and four countries have logged two million miles and generated an estimated $5 million in economic impact along New York’s canals and Canalway Trail to date.
New York State Canal Corporation Director Brian U. Stratton said, “2025 is the ultimate year to participate in the Canalway Challenge, as New York State and the nation commemorate 200 years of the Erie Canal. Our goal is to make the Erie Canal corridor a place where everyone feels welcome, and this challenge is the perfect opportunity to come for a visit. Regardless of background or physical ability, we want you to try one mile, 360 miles, or a Bicentennial-favorite,
Registration is open to individuals, organizations, and teams. People can complete the Challenge in one big trip or many small ones from May 1 through the end of October. Sign up at www.canalwaychallenge.org. Provided information and photo
Fireworks over Lockport by Jeff Tracy. Photo courtesy of Erie Canalway National Heritage Corridor.
Cycling, Little Falls
SUMMER CAMPS & CLASSES
We’re excited to announce our summer schedule! Enroll early to save your spot!
Camps
• Big Blue Boogie Bash
• Tropical Island Adventure
• Princess & Superheros
Camp Invention’s summer STEM program coming to Churchville
Camp Invention®, a nationally recognized, nonprofit summer enrichment program, is coming to Fairbanks Road School in Churchville the week of July 14-18, 2025.
A program of the National Inventors Hall of Fame® in partnership with the United States Patent and Trademark Office, Camp Invention challenges children in grades K-6 to tap into their natural curiosity and use their creativity to solve problems. Through hands-on activities, Camp Invention promotes STEM learning; builds confidence, leadership, perseverance and resourcefulness; and encourages entrepreneurship – all in a fun and engaging environment.
Classes
4-week sessions
• Tutus & Taps
• Ballet Technique
• Tap & Jazz
• Contemporary
• Stretch & Technique
• Jumps & Turns and MORE!
Go to our website for easy, online Registration & Enrollment! La Danse Workshop Spencerport & Hilton Locations www.ladanseworkshop.com 585-352-9540 Ashford Dance Company Village Gate, Rochester www.ashforddanceco.com 585-417-6580 contactus@ladanseworkshop.com contactus@ashforddanceco.com
Each year, the program features a new curriculum inspired by some of the nation’s most world-changing inventors – the National Inventors Hall of Fame Inductees. This year’s Discover program encourages children to be confident in their ideas and explore their innovativeness through hands-on activities including:
•In Control™: Campers take control of their innovation journey as they head out on the ultimate road trip. From assembling a custom control panel with a transmitter and receiver, to creating a prototype of their own artificial intelligence-inspired bobblehead assistant, they invent their way around every bump and twist in the road.
•Illusion Workshop : Children discover the mesmerizing world of illusions, where things are not always as they appear. Through hands-on activities and experiments, they go behind the scenes of the tech tricks used in theme parks, animated films and theater. Using design and electrical engineering skills, campers build an animation device to bring drawings to life.
•Claw Arcade™: Campers use their creativity and engineering skills to construct a functional Claw Arcade out of cardboard. They explore physics in easy-to-reach ways as they
make hands-on discoveries about the science behind claw machines.
•Penguin Launch™: Children embark on an eco-expedition to investigate penguins and the ice and snow of Antarctica. Along the way, they discover the fascinating connections between the technology and training used to explore Antarctica and outer space. From flippers and flingers to exploring high-wingers, children are sure to have a blast as they propel Pengy, a research assistant penguin, across the South Pole and beyond!
“My son recently attended Camp Invention, and it was an absolutely phenomenal experience for him,” said the parent of a 2024 Camp Invention camper. “The camp’s focus on creativity, problem solving and innovation truly sparked his curiosity and imagination.”
All local Camp Invention programs are facilitated and taught by qualified educators who reside and teach in the community. Camp Invention serves 140,000 students every year and partners with more than 2,600 schools and districts across the nation. For more information or to register, visit invent. org/camp. Provided information
Mount Morris Dam and Recreation Area welcomes visitors for 2025 season
The William B. Hoyt II Visitor Center at the Mount Morris Dam and Recreation Area is now open to the public for the 2025 visitor season.
Located on the Genesee River next to Letchworth State Park, the dam provides flood protection to downstream communities, including the City of Rochester, as well as a place to enjoy nature and outdoor recreation for the 73rd year.
“This is a must-see for students and families, tourists, nature-lovers, history buffs, and engineers alike to see the amazing features of the dam and the beauty of the area that surrounds it,” said Lt. Col. Robert Burnham, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Buffalo District commander. “The Corps of Engineers is the nation’s largest supplier of outdoor recreation, and I invite everyone out to see what Mount Morris Dam and Recreation Area has to offer.”
The Mount Morris Dam is the largest concrete gravity dam east of the Mississippi River, standing 250 feet tall and spanning 1,028 feet, with the ability to store nearly 302,000 acre-feet of water in the reservoir behind it. Marking 73 years in service this year, the dam is still an active project maintained and operated by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Buffalo District and has provided an estimated $4.6 billion in flood damage protection to the community.
Visitors can join USACE Ranger-led walk-
dam, they can enjoy the recreation area, with captivating views of the Letchworth Gorge – known as the “Grand Canyon of the East.”
“Our tours offer a rare opportunity to go inside a working flood risk management project, and one with such historic significance,” said Steve Winslow, Mount Morris Dam and Recreation Area manager. “It’s an immersive experience.”
Visitors can view schedules and reserve tickets online up to seven days in advance by visiting www.Recreation.gov.
The recreation area also includes the William B. Hoyt II Visitor Center, where visitors can learn about the dam, the Army Corps of Engineers, and local plants and wildlife; access hiking, biking, or running routes on the Finger Lakes Trail; and picnic areas with pavilions, grills, and playgrounds.
For new and experienced birders, the recreation area and surrounding Letchworth State Park is one of the National Audubon Society’s more than 2,800 Important Bird Areas worldwide. Iconic birds such as the Peregrine Falcon and Bald Eagle can often be seen flying overhead.
The visitor center is located at 6103 Visitor Center Road, Mount Morris, NY 14510 and is open Wednesdays through Mondays from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., closed on Tuesdays. Check www.Recreation.gov for an up-to-date guided tour schedule and to reserve tour tickets. All activities at the dam and recreation area are offered for free, although a nonrefundable service fee of $1 per ticket is charged by Recreation.gov for online reservations. Visitors can sign up for walking tours in-person at the visitor center, but availability is not guaranteed. Online reservations are recommended. Call 585-659-4790 for more information or visit
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In Control™: Campers take control of their innovation journey as they head out on the ultimate road trip. Photo provided by Camp Invention.
Sport
Aviation Center in Brockport
holding Open House June 21
Experimental Aircraft Association Chapter 44 invites the aviation community and the general public to an Open House Fly-in on Saturday, June 21, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., at the Sport Aviation Center of Western New York, located at Ledgedale Airport (7G0), 44 Eisenhauer Drive, Brockport.
EAA Chapter 44 is an organization of aviation enthusiasts that enables people to realize their dreams of flight. Chapter 44’s members include builders, aircraft restorers, non-pilot aviation enthusiasts, pilots and student pilots, ultra-light enthusiasts, aircraft owners, renters, spouses and more. They are dedicated to educating members and the general public about aviation, aviation safety, aircraft building and maintenance
skills, introducing youths to aviation, exploring Rochester’s aviation heritage, and much more.
During the Open House, aircraft and activities will show the fun of building, restoring, and flying airplanes for their recreational and educational value. See the Baby Ace restoration project and other homebuilt, restored, and production aircraft fly by or on display. There will also be a Classic Car Cruise-In and grill food will be available for purchase.
The family-friendly event is free and open to the public. For more information on EAA Chapter 44, visit https://chapters.eaa. org/eaa44.
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Crazy about croquet –a new season begins
The community is invited to join the Rochester Croquet Club as their new season begins. The game of croquet is a growing sport in America, with over 10,000 participants and 600 clubs across the country. It can be as competitive or social as one wants, and all ages find it enjoyable and a good source of light exercise. Located on the grounds of the Grace and Truth Sports Park in Hilton, the club has two beautifully maintained courts to accommodate players of all ages and skill levels. They offer free instruction to anyone who would like to learn the game, and all needed equipment is provided.
The Rochester Croquet Club is open Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday mornings at 10 a.m., and Tuesday and Thursday evenings at 5:30 p.m. The club is a member of the United
States Croquet Association, and holds a sanctioned tournament in August, as well as other local events. They are hosting National Croquet Day on June 7 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. It is a free event for the community to come and see what croquet is all about, and to try it first-hand.
Visit https://gandtathletics.info/croquet or contact Denise Ireland at roccroquet@ gmail.com for any questions about croquet or the club.
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Camp Haccamo Car Show June 7
The 12th annual Camp Haccamo Car, Truck and Cycle Show will be Saturday, June 7, at the Mall at Greece Ridge. Gates open at 8 a.m., judging at noon, and awards shortly
after 1 p.m. The rain date is Sunday, June 8. Proceeds benefit Rotary’s Camp Hammamo, a free, fun, safe overnight summer camping experience for individuals with special needs. All makes and models are welcome. Preregister for $15 ($20 day of show). Fifty “People’s Choice” awards will be presented along with 16 special awards, and trophies for all winners. Register at http://www.camphaccamo.org.
Spectator admission is $3. There will be a 50/50 raffle, vendors, music, door prizes, and food.
Those with questions may contact Chuck Krause at ckrause613@gmail.com or 585703-0918.
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Food truck rodeo and concert in Greece
The Jerry J. Helfer Memorial Food Truck Rodeo will be held on Wednesday, June 4, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Greece Town Hall Campus. This will be in conjunction with the Town of Greece Summer Concert Series featuring Zac Brown Tribute Band. Food trucks will open at 5:30 p.m. and the concert will begin at 6 p.m.
Jerry Helfer was a man of exceptional character and virtue who always exhibited kindness to anyone he encountered. Throughout his life, Jerry dedicated his time and talents to making the Greece community a better place. One of Jerry’s first positions in public service was being a member of the Greece Youth Board. Additionally, Jerry served as Town Councilman from 1998 until 2009 and as Deputy Supervisor from January 2014 until his untimely passing in July
of the same year. Proceeds collected from the Food Truck Rodeo will go towards the Jerry J. Helfer Youth Engagement Scholarship. A donation box will be on site at the event to help raise money for the scholarship fund in Jerry Helfer’s honor and memory. Checks can be made payable to “Town of Greece” with “Jerry Helfer Memorial Fund” written in the memo section.
The Jerry J. Helfer Youth Engagement Scholarship provides the Greece community with the opportunity to recognize a student that regularly upholds exemplary moral values, devotes time and energy into helping serve the Greece community, and consistently displays outstanding leadership skills. For more information, visit https://greeceny. gov/residents/jerry-j-helfer-youth/. Provided information
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Transportation museum opens for the season on May 25
The New York Museum of Transportation, in Rush, featuring the only vintage trolley ride in New York State, will hold its season opening on Sunday, May 25, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
The museum houses a collection of 14 trolley cars, several highway and horse-drawn vehicles, three model railroads, the Midtown Plaza Monorail, and numerous exhibits celebrating the transportation history of the area. In the gallery, a video presents the Rochester Subway in color, and a gift shop caters to the needs of all ages and interests. Trolley rides are included with admission. Visitors experience the interurban era of a century ago as their trolley car winds its way on a 20-minute round trip through scenic countryside. The air whistle and the clickety-clack on the rails bring back a time when trolley cars provided fast, clean service connecting upstate New York cities.
The museum is open Sundays only, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., and is located just 20 minutes south of Rochester at 6393 East River Road, Rush. Admission is $12 for adults, $10 for seniors 65+, and $6 for youths age 3– 12.
For information, visit www.nymtmuseum. org, email infonymtm@gmail.com, or call 585-533-1113.
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New football exhibit at Greece Museum
Leo Lyons, the Rochester Jeffersons and the NFL Exhibit
The Greece Historical Society is unveil a new exhibit – Leo Lyons, the Rochester Jeffersons and the NFL – at the Greece Museum on Sunday, May 18.
All the items in this exhibit, curated by John Steffenhagen, originally belonged to Leo V. Lyons (his great-grandfather), a cofounder of the National Football League. Leo was named League Historian by all team owners at a league meeting in Los Angeles in 1960. He was given the title “Historian” because Leo collected items associated with the NFL from day one and throughout the first several decades.
Leo’s connection to Greece, NY, involves his famous “Stadium Club” get-togethers, dinners and banquets at the Edgewater and the Island Cottage Hotel during the 1940s through the 1960s that promoted and honored Rochester sports figures. Many players from the Jeffersons were, at one time or another, Greece residents. Leo was a
popular member at both Lake Shore (down the road from his house on Beach Avenue) and Ridgemont Country Clubs during 1930s to 1960s. He was elected president of Lake Shore Country Club in 1944.
John Steffenhagen, has spent the last 25 years researching his great grandfather Leo Lyons, one of ten team owners who in 1920 formed the National Football League. His team was the Rochester Jeffersons. John currently has, from Leo, a large collection of early NFL items that he enjoys displaying and sharing their stories.
Watch for the release of the new book, The Rochester Jeffersons and the Birth of the NFL, due this summer. It is currently available to preorder.
The Greece Museum is located at 595 Long Pond Road, and is open Sundays from 1:30 to 4 p.m. Find more information online at greecehistoricalsociety.org. Provided information and photo
The Great NYS Fair teams up with the Red Wings this summer
The New York State Fair is partnering with the Rochester Red Wings to remind fans that “a great day is just an hour away” at The Great New York State Fair! An instadium trivia contest at Red Wings home games shares fun facts about The Fair and New York agriculture, with one participating family or group receiving four free tickets to The 2025 Fair at every other home game through the run of The Fair. Additionally, the state is building on its previous partnership with the Red Wings through the Taste NY program, bringing more local craft beverages, hot dogs, and ice cream to the ballpark this year. Together, these efforts promote New York’s agriculture and tourism industries, and encourage fans to get ready for the upcoming 2025 Fair, which is less than 100 days away.
The promotion includes a Fair-sponsored trivia game between innings, at every other home game through the run of The Fair, which will challenge participants to answer questions about The Great New York State Fair and New York agriculture. At each game, one participating family or group will be selected to take a shot at guessing the correct answer and winning four free tickets to The Great New York State Fair this summer. Additional signage and promotions within the stadium will showcase The Fair and remind Red Wings fans that they’re just one hour away from an affordable, 13-day celebration of delicious food, eye-opening agricultural exhibits, captivating entertainment, and great fun.
This year’s New York State Fair will showcase numerous animals, hundreds of commercial attractions, scores of exciting midway rides, and dozens of big-name entertainers, including Grammy-nominated artists. The Fair starts Wednesday, August 20, and runs through Labor Day, Monday, September 1. All concerts are included in the price of admission, which will go on sale later this summer. The Great New York State Fair is the most affordable state fair in the country. Tickets are $8 for adults while admission is free for children under 12 and senior citizens aged 65 and older. For more information about The Fair, visit https://nysfair.ny.gov.
Rochester Red Wings General Manager Dan Mason said, “As a youngster I looked forward to our family’s annual trip to The Great New York State Fair where we created so many amazing memories as a family. As
an adult it’s been equally gratifying to create new memories with my wife and kids. I am so excited that the Red Wings are partnering with such an iconic event in our state as we share the same values and ideals, as we are both focused on providing incredible family entertainment at an affordable price while creating amazing memories. We are also extremely proud to partner with our friends at Taste NY again in 2025. A huge part of the entertainment experience here at Innovative Field is our food and beverage offerings and we love supporting local brands to satisfy our fans’ tastebuds.”
Taste NY at Innovative Field
The Red Wings and New York State additionally work together annually to promote local craft beverage and food producers at Innovative Field through the Taste NY program. In addition to Taste NY concession signage found throughout the concourse and in the ballpark, Taste NY is again a presenting sponsor of both the First and Third Base Dugout Bars this year. Taste NY will be a rotating sponsor over the L-Bar on more than 50 televisions located at concession stands on the concourse and in suites to spotlight New York State foods and beverages and the Taste NY program through ads and other promotions.
In 2024, 445,336 fans attended games at Innovative Field. Taste NY products offered at the stadium included:
•Craft beverages from Three Heads Brewing (Rochester), Big Ditch Brewery (Buffalo), BlackBird Cider Works (Buffalo), Black Button Distilling (Rochester), Blake Cider (Wolcott), Blue Barn Cidery (Hilton), Brooklyn Brewery (Brooklyn), Clarksburg Cider Co. (Lancaster), Dr. Frank’s Winery (Hammondsport), Ellicottville Brewing Company (Ellicottville), Four-Mile Brewing (Olean), Genesee Brewing Company (Rochester), Hamburg Brewing Company (Hamburg), Ithaca Beer Co. (Ithaca), K2 Brothers Brewing (Rochester), Brewery Ommegang (Cooperstown), Resurgence Brewing Company (Buffalo), Rohrbach Brewing Company (Rochester), Saranac Beers (Utica), Woodcock Brothers (Wilson), and Young Lion Brewing Company (Canandaigua)
•Perry’s Ice Cream products (Akron)
•Zweigle’s hot dogs (Rochester) Visit milb.com/rochester for the Red Wings’ schedule and to purchase tickets. Provided information
Concerts coming to the NYS Fair
The Great New York State Fair features a concert lineup that celebrates the depth of musical talent across genres. The Fair starts Wednesday, August 20, and runs through Labor Day, Monday, September 1. All concerts are included in the price of admission, which will go on sale later this summer. The Great New York State Fair is the most affordable state fair in the country. Tickets are $8 for adults while admission is free for children under 12 and senior citizens aged 65 and older.
In total, The Fair’s 2025 Chevrolet Music Series will feature 41 national recording acts. There will be a daily 1 p.m. and 6 p.m. concert at Chevy Court (located near Gate 1), and an 8 p.m. concert each evening at Suburban Park (located on the western end of the Fairgrounds, beyond the Midway). The Fair will also host two special shows at 9 p.m. on Friday, August 22 and 29 at Chevy Court. All concerts announced thus far are listed
ChevY CourT:
Thurs., Aug. 21, 6 p.m. Cheap Trick Sat., Aug. 23, 1 p.m. KIDZ BOP
Sat., Aug. 23, 6 p.m. Kameron Marlowe Sun., Aug. 24, 1 p.m. Los Lonely Boys
Mon., Aug. 25, 6 p.m. The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus
Tues., Aug. 26, 1 p.m. Herman’s Hermits starring Peter Noone
Tues., Aug. 26, 6 p.m. Sister Hazel
Wed., Aug. 27, 6 p.m. Red Hot Chilli Pipers
Thurs., Aug. 28, 6 p.m. Maddie & Tae
Fri., Aug. 29, 6 p.m. Yacht Rock Revue
Fri., Aug. 29, 9 p.m. DJ Pauly D
Sun., Aug. 31, 1 p.m. Blippi: Join the Band Tour
Mon., Sept. 1, 12 p.m. Dionne Warwick
SuburbaN Park:
Wed., Aug. 20, 8 p.m. Nate Smith
Thurs., Aug. 21, 8 p.m Steve Miller Band
Sat., Aug. 23, 8 p.m. O.A.R.
Sun., Aug. 24, 8 p.m. Busta Rhymes
Sun., Aug. 31, 8 p.m. Shaggy
Founded in 1841, The Great New York State Fair showcases the best of New York agriculture, provides top-quality entertainment, and is a key piece of the state’s CNY Rising strategy of growing the Central New York economy through tourism. It is the oldest fair in the United States and is consistently recognized as being among the top five state fairs in the nation. Visit https://nysfair. ny.gov for more information. Provided information and photos
Perennials to consider adding to your garden this year
Gardening is a rewarding hobby that provides a great reason to get outdoors. Getting one’s hands dirty in the garden often pays off with a colorful, awe-inspiring and aesthetically appealing finished product.
Perennials are plants that live multiple years. Even though perennials may die back above ground each winter, their roots remain alive, which is why the colorful blooms typically return anew once warm weather makes a comeback. Gardeners who want to capitalize on the hardiness of perennials can consider these plants for their gardens this season.
•Coreopsis: Coreopsis are perennials that thrive in a wide range of conditions, including various types of soil. So gardeners who find their soil is predominantly clay as well as those with sandy soil may be able to successfully plant coreopsis on their properties. Better Homes & Gardens (BHG) notes coreopsis are native to the United States and produce colorful blooms that can withstand hot and dry weather throughout the summer.
•Russian sage: Russian sage produce purplish-blue flowers that BHG notes retain their color for weeks. Russian sage can be planted in a variety of the hardiness zones defined by
the U.S. Department of Agriculture, and many gardening experts recommend them to gardeners whose local climates tend to be especially hot and dry.
•Hellebore: BHG notes hellebore are ideal for gardeners who want some color in the early days of spring. Hellebore, sometimes referred to as “Lenten Roses,” have an early flowering season, so their blooms, which can be pink, white, purple, yellow, green, rose, or purple, can be a welcome sign in spring.
•Baptisia: Gardening experts note these purple-blooming perennials thrive in sun. Gardeners who want perennials with particularly long life expectancies can consider baptisia, as experts note they can live for many decades. Baptisia are drought-tolerant, and they can grow in soil that may not be considered great for other plants.
•Coneflower: The unique look of coneflowers has generated many enthusiasts of these perennials that bloom from early summer to fall. Coneflowers are highly adaptable, making them capable of growing in various zones and soil types. Once established, coneflowers are considered very droughttolerant.
Peppers
Sweet
Zucchini
Acorn
Burpless
Cucumbers
Pickling Cucumbers
Onions
Cabbages
Brussels
Collards
Cauliflower
Green Beans
Yellow Beans
Spinach
Swiss Chard
Beets
Lettuces & Many
Tomatoes
Grape
Sweet 100
Sun Sugar
Mountian Merit
Tumbling Tom Yellow
Mountain Fresh
Celebrity
Super Sonic
Lemon Boy
Roma
Early Girl
Brandywine
Giant Belgium
Mr. Stripey
Better Boy
Big Beef
Super Steak
Perennials can add aesthetic appeal to landscapes year after year. Gardeners are urged to speak to experts at local gardening centers to identify the perfect plants for their gardens.
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newsmakers
The following students were named to the fall 2024 dean’s list at Finger Lakes Community College (FLCC):
•Brockport: Katie Dessalines, Asjah Fenn, Aaron MacDonald
•Rochester: Trevor Agnello, Jack Agnello, Henry Alberlan, Debbie Alexander, Mary Allen, Brianna Bansbach, Cooper Bates, Brandie Brady, Robert Braman II, Justin Brown, James Camblin, Jennifer Carrier, Melissa Carroll, Carter Chesebro, Carolyn Coffey, Passion Collins, Josely Cortez, Johnathan Derue, Ellie Dimartino, David Everson, Gregory Farnsworth, Danielle Graham, Genesis Garcia-Sierra, Deanna Guajardo, Andrew Hall, Superina Harris, Tia Harris, Auriel Heath, Jenna Hershberger, Eric Higgins, Katherine Kozitsky, Amanda Kubitz, Aubrie Leach, Liryc Lewis, Joshua Lotta, Tyjah Love, Emily Maher, Ashley Meagher, Lydia Miller, Phil Mogavero, Jessica Morales, Dominic Morsch, John Penkitis, Jeffrey Penta, Elizabeth Petrillo, Maria Reinhard, Joseph Sanna, Cierra Singleton, Ana Stark, Constantino Tiermini, Yiniba
Torres-Solis, Lauren Turner, Caleb Wallace, Ryan Warren, Caleb Wilson
•Spencerport: Jamie Glozer, Michael Leemann, Sebastian Maitland, Brian McMahon, Jennifer Nott, Shakkarra Singleton, Charlie Young
Medea Bonny, a member of the Spencerport Teachers Association, was recognized during a virtual ceremony on February 13 to honor New York state’s Class of 2024 National Board Certified Teachers (NBCTs). Bonny was one of 72 NBCTs who maintained their certification.
Widely known as the “gold standard” of the teaching profession, National Board Certification is the most respected professional certification available in education. By completing the voluntary, rigorous, peer-reviewed process, this exceptional cohort of educators have shown their deep commitment to student learning and demonstrated their expertise in teaching to the highest standards.
Abby Grinnell of Hilton, was named to the fall 2024 dean’s list at University of Tampa, Tampa, Florida.
The following students were named to the fall 2024 dean’s list at Youngstown State University, Youngstown Ohio:
•Marleah Davis of Rochester
•Jade Polaski of Spencerport.
Aleena Solano of Spencerport, was named to the fall 2024 dean’s list at Emmanuel College. Solano is a communication and media studies major.
Katie Daniszewski of Rochester, was recognized with a silver-level leadership milestone through the university’s Leadership Education and Development (LEAD) program. Daniszewski is studying Dietetics at SUNY Oneonta.
Sean Heister of Rochester, was named to the 2024 fall dean’s list at Wentworth Institute of Technology.
Trevor Nasso of North Chili, was named to the fall 2024 dean’s list at Geneva College.
The following students were named to the 2024 fall dean’s list at Purchase College, Purchase, NY:
•Frankie Larry of Rochester (14626) is studying playwriting and screenwriting
•Ryan Donnelly of Rochester (14624) is studying music: production
The following students were named to the fall 2024 president’s list at SUNY Cortland:
•Sarah Adams of Rochester
•Sophie Amering of Rochester
•Isabelle Anderson of Hilton
•Isabella Cavallaro of Rochester
•Elisabeth Daley of Rochester
•Alexa Ferrara of Rochester
•Travis Firkins of Hilton
•Erin Galligan of Rochester
•Christopher Hammerle of Rochester
•Dylan Harter of Rochester
•Aiden Hryhorenko of Hilton
•Timothy Hubbard of Hilton
•Meghan Hughes of North Chili
•Justin Kurtz of Hilton
•Riley Letta of Hilton
•Trevor MacDonald of Spencerport
•Matthew McDermott of Rochester
•Nicholas McMahon of Hilton
•Madison Monaghan of Rochester
•Dylan Mongold of Hilton
•Kendra Muscato of Rochester
•Hannah Ricotta of Hilton
•Kevin Seeley of Hilton
•Jennifer Wind of Rochester.
The following students were named to the 2024 fall dean’s list at SUNY Cortland. Among those honored are:
•Giavanna Bivone of Spencerport
•Daisy Fahmer of Spencerport
•Leah Grinnell of Hilton
•Finnegan Harvey of Brockport
•Kaitlyn Landers of Hilton
•Shaelyn Marianetti of Rochester
•Alayna Miller of Hilton
•Christopher Molica of Rochester
•Layla Myers of Hamlin
•Olivia Vella of Rochester
•Donovan Wallace of Rochester
•Mackenzie Wood of Spencerport.
The following students were named to the 2024 president’s list at SUNY GCC:
•Caitlin Hishman of Bergen
•Michael Griffin of Brockport
•Owen Cummings of Brockport
•Gregory Rightmyer of Brockport
•Kaylyn Manna of Churchville
•Ava Laure of Churchville
•Esmie Sauve of Churchville
•Bryce Furino of Hamlin
•Danen Danielak of Hamlin
•Grace Lagnese of Hamlin
•James Reichert of Hamlin
•Gia Triassi of Hilton
•Greta Hall of Spencerport
•Nicholas Freville of Rochester
•Michele Ball of Rochester
•Grace Devine of Rochester
•Imynn Ryles of Rochester
•Sarah Reynolds of Rochester
•Melody Wallace of Rochester
•Kylie Devine of Rochester
•Emma Sternberg of Rochester
•Lina Yashchenko of Rochester
•Paul Pata of Rochester
•Katherine McGrath of Rochester.
The following students were named to the 2024 fall dean’s list at SUNY GCC:
•Ruby Hoyt of Brockport
•Baylee Leyrer of Brockport
•Isabella Maloney of Brockport
•David Snell of Churchville
•Dimitri Murphy of Hamlin
•Victoria Vysotskiy of Hilton
•Michaelyn Schultz of Hilton
•Jacklyn Botello of Holley
•Jonathan Russo of Holley
•Clancy Frearson of Kendall
•Jack Billings of Spencerport
•T’Keyah McCrea of Rochester
•Jessica Ohalloran of Rochester
•Mckenzie Seaman of Rochester
•Shannon Emens of Rochester
•Thomas Stone of Rochester
•Mackenzie Burke of Rochester
•Nathan Parsons of Bergen
•Rylee Russin of Brockport
•Joshua Pellegrino of Brockport
•Angelina Teets of Brockport
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•Celena Mcelligott of Hilton is studying dance.
The following people were elected to membership into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi at Ithaca College:
•Emma Lenhard of Hilton
•Anna Miller of Spencerport.
Miralem Buljina of Rochester, was one of the students in the CPMS Class of 2025 to match for residency. Buljina will begin residency at Henry Ford Health - Henry Ford Wyandotte Hospital in Wyandotte, Michigan after commencement.
•Julia Jennings of Churchville
•Nolan McInerny of Churchville
•Mark Vasquez of Hamlin
•Joshua Bovenzi of Holley
•Erin Salisbury of Holley
•Jacqueline O’Grady of Holley
•Ashley Makowski of Kendall
•Rachel Vannest of North Chili
•Alyssa Alexander of Rochester
•Phelonese Wright of Rochester
•Dezmarie Martinez of Rochester
•Shannon Forbes of Rochester
•Rachel Beldue of Rochester
•Nicole Heimberger of Rochester
•Nicholas Sternberg of Rochester
Churchville-Chili
recognized as Best Community for Music Education
Churchville-Chili Central School District has been honored with the Best Communities for Music Education designation from The NAMM Foundation for its outstanding commitment to music education. This is the tenth time Churchville-Chili Central School District has been honored with the designation.
“I’m continuously amazed and appreciative of how hard our staff works to improve and innovate in order to provide the best possible experience and education for our students,” said CCCSD Director of Fine Arts Jeff Smith.
Legal Notice
NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING, BUDGET VOTE AND ELECTION CHURCHVILLE-CHILI CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, That the Annual Meeting of the residents of ChurchvilleChili Central School District, Monroe County, New York, qualified to vote, will be held at the Middle School North Cafeteria, Door #31, at 139 Fairbanks Road in said district on Tuesday, May 20, 2025, between the hours of 12:00 noon and 9:00 p.m. for the transaction of such business as is authorized by the Board of Education.
AND NOTICE IS ALSO GIVEN, That on Tuesday, May 20, 2025, the said district will conduct elections by voting machines between the hours of 12:00 noon and 9:00 p.m. in the Middle School North Cafeteria, Door #31, to fill the below mentioned vacancies on the Board of Education.
AND NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, That a copy of the statement of the amount of money which will be required for the ensuing year for school purposes, exclusive of public moneys, may be obtained by any taxpayer in the district during the fourteen (14) days immediately preceding the annual meeting, except Saturday, Sunday, or holidays, at each school building in the district between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.
AND NOTICE IS ALSO GIVEN, That petitions nominating candidates for the office of member of the Board of Education must be filed with the Clerk of the District not later than April 21, 2025, between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. at the Churchville-Chili Administration Office, 139 Fairbanks Rd., Churchville, New York.
The following vacancies (commencing July 1, 2025) are to be filled on the Board of Education:
Term of 3 years –last incumbent KATHLEEN DILLON
Term of 3 years –last incumbent STEVE HOGAN
Term of 3 years –last incumbent TOM ALBANO
Each petition shall be directed to the Clerk of the School District, shall be signed by at least 25 qualified voters of the district, or two percent of the voters who voted in the previous elections, whichever is greater, shall state the residence of each signer, and shall state the residence of each candidate. The number of signers required for the 2025 election is 25 voters. Voting shall be on a candidates-at-large basis in accordance with the resolution duly adopted at the Annual Meeting of the school district held on June 9, 1971.
AND NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, That the Budget Hearing and Information Meeting of the Churchville-Chili Central School District, Monroe County, New York, will be held in the Middle School Auditorium at 139 Fairbanks Road in said district on May 6, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. for the transaction of such business as is authorized by the Board of Education.
AND NOTICE IS ALSO GIVEN, That the same time and place as said elections on May 20, 2025, the following propositions will be submitted and voted upon by voting machines:
PROPOSITION NO. 1
Shall the Budget for the 2025-2026 School Year be adopted?
PROPOSITION NO. 2
Shall the following resolution be adopted to wit:
Resolved, the Board of Education of the Churchville-Chili Central School District is hereby authorized to purchase ten (10) electric school buses for the purpose of providing student transportation and ancillary educational purposes, including charging stations, original equipment and incidental expenses for the foregoing purpose, at a total estimated cost to the School District, af-
“This designation recognizes the tremendous support we receive from our school community but it’s first and foremost a testament to the hard work, dedication, and teamwork being performed by teachers and students in music classrooms across our district each and every day.”
Now in its 26th year, the Best Communities for Music Education designation is awarded to districts that demonstrate outstanding achievement in efforts to provide music access and education to all students. Provided information
ter taking into account New York Bus Incentive Program funding, not to exceed $3,000,000; which shall be funded by the 2024 School Bus and Infrastructure Capital Reserve Fund.
AND NOTICE IS ALSO GIVEN the ballot such other further legal propositions as may be properly authorized by the Board of Education.
AND NOTICE IS ALSO GIVEN able to vote because of disabilities, illness, travel or other reasons listed as valid under election law, may request applications for absentee bal lots thirty days (April 21, 2025) before the annual meeting on May 20, 2025. Applications may be re quested from the District Clerk, Michelle Penner at 293-1800, ext. 2300 or in person at the District Office, 139 Fairbanks Rd. Applications must be received by the district at least seven (7) days before the vote if the resident wishes to receive the ballot by mail. Residents who wish to pick up their absentee ballot in person may apply through May 19, 2025. In all cases, the ballot must be returned to the district office no later than 5 p.m. on May 20, 2025. A list of those receiving absentee ballots will be available at the District Clerk’s office at 139 Fairbanks Road between the hours of 8-4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday and available at the polling site on May 20, 2025.
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AND NOTICE IS ALSO GIVEN, that the annual meeting of the qualified voters of the Spencerport Central School District, budget vote and election will be held on Tuesday May 20, 2025 from 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. EDST at the Spencerport Administration Building, 71 Lyell Avenue, Spencerport, NY to vote upon the following items:
1. To adopt the annual budget of the School District for the fiscal year 2025-26 and to authorize the requisite portion thereof to be raised by taxation of property of the District.
AND NOTICE IS ALSO GIVEN, Residents unable to vote because of military service as defined under the Commissioner’s Emergency Regulation Part 122, and by reason of such military service, is 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; may request applications for military ballots. Applications may be requested from the District Clerk, Michelle Penner at (585) 2931800, ext. 2300 or by email to mpenner@cccsd. org. Applications must be received by the district clerk no later than 25 days (April 25, 2025) prior to the vote on (May 20, 2025). In all cases, the ballots must be returned to the district office no later than 5 p.m. on May 20, 2025. In a request for a military ballot application or ballot, the military voter may indicate his/her preference for receiving the application or ballot by mail, facsimile transmission or electronic mail.
AND NOTICE IS ALSO GIVEN, Residents unable to appear in person at the polls on election day may request applications for early voter ballots thirty days (April 21, 2025) before the annual meeting on May 20, 2025. Applications may be requested from the District Clerk, Michelle Penner at 293-1800, ext. 2300 or in person at the District Office, 139 Fairbanks Rd. Applications must be received by the district at least seven (7) days before the vote if the resident wishes to receive the ballot by mail. Residents who wish to pick up their absentee ballot in person may apply through May 19, 2025. In all cases, the ballot must be returned to the district office no later than 5 p.m. on May 20, 2025. A list of those receiving early voter ballots will be available at the District Clerk’s office at 139 Fairbanks Road between the hours of 8-4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday and available at the polling site on May 20, 2025.
AND NOTICE IS ALSO GIVEN, All prospective voters must provide one proof of residency. Proof may include, but is not limited to, a driver’s license, a non-driver identification card, a utility bill, or a voter registration card. Each voter will also be required to sign his or her name.
Dated: March 25, 2025/Churchville, New York
By the order of the Board of Education of Churchville-Chili Central School District, Monroe County, New York
MICHELLE PENNER DISTRICT CLERK
Este aviso legal está disponible para su traducción en el sitio web del distrito: www.cccsd.org/ budget-legal-notice
2. To elect one (1) member of the Board of Education for three 3-year term (commencing July 1, 2025) to succeed Ms. Megan Sarkis and to elect one (1) member of the Board of Education for a term that begins May 20, 2025 and ends June 30, 2028 to succeed Leah Brown (who was appointed to fill the vacancy caused by Gary Bracken’s resignation). The candidate that receives the most votes will be elected to fill the seat with the term that begins May 20, 2025. The candidate who receives the second highest number of votes will be elected to fill the seat with the three-year term.
AND NOTICE IS ALSO GIVEN that applications for absentee and early mail ballots may be applied for at the office of the Clerk of the School District. Completed applications must be received by the District Clerk no earlier than April 21, 2025 and by May 13, 2025, if the early mail or absentee ballot is to be mailed to the voter. If the early mail or absentee ballot is to be delivered personally to the voter at the District Clerk’s Office, the completed application must be received by the District Clerk no later than May 19, 2025. No early mail or absentee ballot will not be canvassed unless it has been received in the District Clerk’s Office no later than 5:00pm on May 20, 2025. A list of persons to whom absentee and early mail ballots are issued will be available for inspection upon request at the office of the Clerk on each of the 5 days prior to the election except Sundays. Any qualified voter may object to the voting of the ballot upon appropriate grounds for making his/her challenge and the reasons therefore known to the Inspector of Election before the close of the polls.
AND NOTICE IS ALSO GIVEN, that the qualified voters of the School District shall be entitled to vote at said annual vote and election. 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 preceding the annual vote and election
AND NOTICE IS ALSO GIVEN that copies of the proposed budget for the 2025-2026 school year may be obtained by any resident in the District during the fourteen (14) days immediately preceding the School Budget Vote at each school building, the public library and on the District website www.spencerportschools.org. If you are unable to access the statement from the District website, please contact the District Clerk.
AND NOTICE IS ALSO GIVEN that nominating petitions for candidates for the office of member of the Board of Education must be filed with the Clerk of the School District not later than Monday, April 21, 2025 by 5:00 p.m. (EDST). Each petition for nomination must be directed to the District Clerk.. The petition must state the name and address of the candidate and must be signed by at least twenty-five (25) voters or 2% of the number of voters from the previous annual election,
The brand new We Go Round at Monika Andrews Park at Utica and Holley Streets in Brockport is open. The new play area was made possible thanks to the generosity of William Andrews and support from funds raised by the Brockport Arts Festival. An official dedication will take place later in the season. Please heed the fences that are up to allow the grass to grow back in the dirt area. Provided information and photo.
whichever is greater. The number of petitions necessary for 2025-2026 is twenty-seven (27). Required signatures are computed in accordance with the resolution duly adopted at the Annual Meeting of the District held on June 10, 1969.
AND NOTICE IS ALSO GIVEN that military voters or a spouse, parent, child or dependent of a voter as described above, accompanying or being with such voter who are qualified voters of the School District may apply for a military ballot by requesting an application from the District Clerk at 585-349-5101 or mclapper@spencerportschools. org as soon as possible, as military ballots must be transmitted by the District by April 24, 2025. The District Clerk must then receive the military voter’s military ballot by mail or in person no later than 5:00 p.m. on May 20, 2025. In a request for a military ballot application or ballot, the military voter may indicate his/her preference for receiving the application or ballot by mail, facsimile transmission or electronic mail.
AND NOTICE IS ALSO GIVEN that Section 495 of the Real Property Tax Law requires the District to attach to its proposed budget an exemption report. Said exemption report, which will also become part of the final budget, will show how the total assessed value of the final assessment roll used in the budgetary process is exempt from taxation, list every type of exemption granted by statutory authority, and show the cumulative impact of each type of exemption, the cumulative amount expected to be received as payments in lieu of taxes (PILOT) and the cumulative impact of all exemptions granted. In addition, said exemption report shall be posted on any bulletin board maintained by the District for public notices and on the District’s website.
PROPOSITION # 1
BE IT RESOLVED, THAT THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE SPENCERPORT CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT IS HEREBY AUTHORIZED TO EXPEND $102,511,478 AS THE SCHOOL DISTRICT BUDGET FOR THE 2025-2026 SCHOOL YEAR AND TO LEVY THE NECESSARY TAXES THEREFORE
PROPOSITION # 2 BE IT RESOLVED, THAT THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE SPENCERPORT CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT IS HEREBY AUTHORIZED TO PURCHASE UP TO TWO (2) ZERO EMISSION SCHOOL BUSES FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING STUDENT TRANSPORTATION AND ANCILLARY EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES, INCLUDING ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT AND INCIDENTAL EXPENSES FOR THE FOREGOING PURPOSE, AT A TOTAL ESTIMATED COST TO THE SCHOOL DISTRICT, AFTER TAKING INTO ACCOUNT THE ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY CLEAN SCHOOL BUS PROGRAM AND OTHER GRANT/INCENTIVE FUNDING, NOT TO EXCEED $500,000; WHICH SHALL BE FUNDED BY THE 2023 BUS AND MOTOR VEHICLE RESERVE FUND
Marcela Clapper School District Clerk
Dated at Spencerport, New York April 8, 2025
Legal Notice
Village of Hilton Special Zoning Board Meeting
There is a special Zoning Board meeting on Tuesday, May 27, 2025, at 6:30 p.m. at the Hilton Community Center, 59 Henry Street, to discuss a site plan review for the proposed Dunkin Donuts to be located at 144 South Ave. For more information, please call the Village office at 392-4144, or stop by the Village office to view the plans during normal business hours.
Aimee Doser, Zoning Board Secretary Village of Hilton
First Team
Hilton girls basketball player Mallory Heise was named to the 2025 Class AA First Team All-State as selected by the New York State Sportswriters Association. This is her second year in a row on the
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Hilton boys lacrosse team senior captain Drew O’Buck got his 500th career faceoff win on May 10 during the Cadets’ win vs. Pittsford.
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Kendall’s Caleb Schumachset a new school record in discus. His 125’ 3” throw beat the previous record set in 2006 by almost a foot. Photo by @DrieselMark on X.
Rochester Press-Radio Club to hold Celebration of Champions June 10
The Rochester Press-Radio Club will hold its 4th Annual Celebration of Champions on Tuesday, June 10, at Innovative Field, home of the Rochester Red Wings. Proceeds from the event will benefit Rochester Children’s Charities.
The Major Donald Holleder Lifetime Achievement Award is presented to a person whose active life has exhibited the highest level of sportsmanship, character, courage and achievement. This year’s recipient is Keith Ryan, past president of the Rochester PressRadio Club and long-time club member, past president of the Spencerport Area Chamber of Commerce and its recipient of its 1993 Businessperson of the Year and its 2019 Citizen of the Year, past president of the Greater Churchville-Riga Chamber of Commerce and the recipient of its 2010 Member of Year, past president and current treasurer of the Kiwanis Club of Spencerport and the recipient of the Kiwanis International George F. Hixson Fellowship, recipient of the Paul Harris Fellowship given by the Rotary Club of Spencerport, an organizer and chair for the first five years of the Spencerport Canal Days committee.
The Charlie Wagner & Christine Wagner Welch Founders Award is presented to a person involved in promoting sports on the local level with commitment and inspiration. This year’s recipient is Sal Gerbino, in recognition of his 25 years of raising hundreds of thousands of dollars on behalf of the New York Special Olympics and their Polar Plunge. Sal is a retired Gates Police Department Sergeant and current Councilman on the Ogden Town Board.
This year’s ESL Coach of the Year recipient is Stephen Lian, Head Coach of the Brighton High School Varsity Football Team, the 2024 Far West Regional Champions. He was the Buffalo Bills nominee for the Don Shula Coach of the Year Award and is the first Asian American Head Coach to win a Section V Football Championship and a Far West Regional Championship. He also is a sixth grade teacher at Twelve Corners Middle School in the Brighton School District.
The Elliot Cushing Award is presented to a local person who has excelled on the national sports scene. This year’s recipient is Pete Guelli, the Chief Operating Officer of the Buffalo Bills & Buffalo Sabres. He is also a Minority Owner of the NJ/NY Gotham FC.
The Gary Smith & George Beahon Sports Media Award is presented for local sports media excellence. This year’s recipient is Paul Gotham, owner of Pickin’ Splinters, “Rochester’s Independent Sports Source” website. He has operated the website since 2009 and is a 1983 grad of Aquinas Institute.
The Jean Giambrone Award is presented to a woman who has made an exemplary lifetime commitment to local women’s sports. This year’s recipient is Deanna Kernan, general manager of Tennis Club of Rochester.
The Bellevue, Ohio native came to the Tennis Club of Rochester in 2015 after stops in Texas and Florida. She helped guide the Tennis Club through the pandemic to the delight of its members and staff.
The Morrie Silver Award is awarded for special contributions in promoting sports in Rochester and Monroe
Schools. His program achieved over 500 straight dual meet victories. The East High and MCC grad has also been the Head Coach of the PACK Swim Team since its inception. Past honors include the 2003 Rochester Press-Radio Club Galyan’s High School Coach of the Year and the 2004 Jack Palvino Award at the WHAM Sportswomen of the Year Luncheon. He was also been inducted into the Frontier Field Walk of Fame.
This year’s Rich Funke Jr. & Jerry Flynn Local College Athlete Award recipient is Brynn King, the Roberts Wesleyan University graduate student and
“Wait, there is a dog shelter in Hamlin?”
by Kelly Jo Stone
“Wait, there is a dog shelter in Hamlin?” That was my response the first time my husband told me about the shelter run by Dave Maynard, the Dog Control Officer.
My husband has been training guide dogs for the blind for many years. He occasionally assists with rehoming dogs from the Hamlin Dog Shelter. We visited one such surrendered dog to find her a new home.
I called her over; she sat in front of me looking up with big dog ears, big dog eyes, and a happy dog grin. We returned home, but I couldn’t stop thinking about her, my hands itched to pet her, and my heart already loved her. Then, upon returning from work several days later, there she was.
I tried to convince myself that she wasn’t mine. Like a mantra, I repeated, “When we find her a home… When we find her a home…” I must have said it a million times, and each time I said it, I winced a little because my heart thought she was supposed to be mine.
For most of my life, I have been a mom. My children grew up. They left and became exactly what I wanted and needed them to be - wonderful, independent, and happy adults. But their leaving left me with an empty nest. Years have passed, my husband and I fill our time with trips, activities, work, and each other. We have three older dogs; they eat, play a little, and sleep a lot, which results in a peaceful household. Bringing Koka home disrupted that peace. The other three dogs were unsure what to do with the firecracker of a pup that was suddenly in their home. It didn’t take long for her to win them over.
From one day to the next, she went from a rescued dog to a member of our family. Dave told me, “When they find a home that fits, they look at you, and you can almost see they are saying thank you with their eyes.” Every time I look at her, I think of Dave and am so thankful to Dave and the Craig A. Goodrich Hamlin Dog Shelter for bringing her into our lives.
a 1986 Spencerport High School alum. Jenn was a three-time US Olympic pole vault competitor and walked…or flew…away with the 2012 Olympic Gold Medal in the pole vault.
This year’s Eddie & Kevin Meath Press-Radio Club Member Community Service Award recipient is John Snider. He volunteers for many Rochester Press-Radio Club events including the annual Challenger World Series. He is also involved with other volunteer efforts including being a volunteer with a fire department.
For event and ticket information, visit www.pressradio.org and click on the Celebration of Champions link, email rocpressradioinfo@gmail.com, or call Mary Gross 585-315-2452. Provided information and photo
Well, yes... but not really.
As you may have already guessed, we kept Koka. Within a couple of weeks, my husband had arranged for us to have another dog. I worried that perhaps the novelty would wear off, perhaps like so many others who adopted pets to fill a space in their heart, I would not be able to commit.
I can happily say our little Koka (which means small point in Judo) has filled a void we didn’t know was there.
Having a puppy has opened my life to things I would have never considered, like agility training. We are finding joy and aggravation in training. There is also a lot of laughter and surprises from the Three Stoogesesque comedy of having three old dogs sharing a house with a crazy puppy. Mostly though, the love that we, and our three dogs, have for the fast blur of energy that we call Koka. Gone is the peaceful household, but in its place is joy and energy.
You may be wondering what this article could be about. Is it really a story about getting a new dog?
Please let me explain. We went to Hamlin Dog Shelter, where Koka was awaiting adoption. Dave Maynard, with the help of Caroline and a team of dedicated volunteers, has been running the shelter for 13 years. I spoke with Dave and was surprised when he explained that the shelter does not utilize taxpayer money to feed and care for the animals; instead, it relies on donations and fundraising.
Dave and his team conduct extensive community outreach. They provide pet food and cat litter for families in emergency situations. The shelter also offers care and housing for pets during medical or housing emergencies for up to two weeks at no cost. This outreach includes rabies vaccination clinics like the one held at the shelter on May 1. They do everything they can to heal the animals brought into the shelter. Through their outreach programs and volunteer opportunities, they give hope to the community. Dave explained that they dedicate time to rehabilitate each animal, regardless of whether it takes days or weeks. Every animal receives love and attention to help them recover and find a suitable home. This process is challenging and rewarding, and in many ways, it is healing for the staff and the volunteers who work with the animals as well.
When I asked Dave what he would like the community to know, he explained, “We care. If you are experiencing difficulties and need help, reach out. A shelter can help with food, litter, or care. If you
Craig A. Goodrich Hamlin Dog Shelter
80 Railroad Avenue, Hamlin
Dog Control Officer: Dave Maynard
Phone Number: 353-8177
Pager Number: 525-1608
Email: davemaynard13@gmail.com
Hours: By Appointment
cannot keep your pet, an animal shelter can help you with that. Shelters are in place to help people and their pets. There is no judgment if you need to surrender, but please don’t dump your pet; it is hard on the animal and far harder to bring them to safety.”
The shelter in Hamlin is evolving and changing; some said changes result from new state requirements affecting all the shelters in New York State. Those changes require funds, and I hope that the many communities that Dave and the Hamlin Dog Shelter so dedicatedly support will support the shelter in return.
Dave, Caroline, and the team are passionate, caring, dedicated, and compassionate. They do so much and are always seeking people to volunteer, donate, or help in any way they can.
As I walk through the woods at Hamlin Beach and stand in a grove of pines with Koka, it occurs to me that if the Hamlin Dog Shelter didn’t exist, I wouldn’t be standing here with my puppy. Yes, she probably would have found another home, but it wouldn’t have been mine. I would have missed the many times that I have smiled at Koka, and she has smiled back.
Kelly Jo Stone instantly fell in love with Koka.
Koka was adopted from the Craig A. Goodrich Hamlin Dog Shelter.
The cast of
Churchville-Chili
shines at Stars of Tomorrow; sweeps awards for
Each Spring since 1999, the Stars of Tomorrow recognizes local productions using trained/qualified adjudicators. This year, Churchville-Chili students were recognized for their performance of The Addams Family
Not only were they able to perform on the RBTL West-Herr Auditorium stage, but they also swept the awards by earning Excellence in every category
– Dance, Acting, Vocal Ensemble, Production Crew, Student Orchestra, Production Design, and Overall Production.
In addition, the following students were recognized for Achievement in Performance in Leading Roles:
•Mady Pier (Alice Beineke)
•Emma Lessord (Wednesday)
•Kaylen Schauf (Uncle Fester)
•Rachael Romesser (Pugsley)
•Elena Dembeyiotis (Morticia).
The Addams Family was recognized for being one of the Top 10 Productions for Large Schools in the Greater Rochester area, of which 48 schools participated this year.
High School Senior Emma Lessord was selected to compete in the NYC Bound Competition. The next round of the competition will take place on May 22.
Congratulations to the cast and crew and a special recognition to the production team: Rita Pencille, Erin Fischer, Dan Fischer, Melinda Pier, Angela Sushko, Marissa Tucker, Rita Tucker and Brittany Valente.
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Local GCC student honored with SUNY Chancellor’s Award for Student Excellence
Ruby Hoyt, from Brockport, is one of two Genesee Community College students that received the prestigious 2025 SUNY Chancellor’s Award for Student Excellence (CASE), the highest honor bestowed upon
SUNY students who have demonstrated outstanding academic achievement, leadership and community engagement.
Ruby is majoring in Biology and embodies the spirit of SUNY excellence through her accomplishments in academics, athletics and leadership. With a GPA of 3.74, Ruby has excelled in the classroom while also making her mark on the soccer field. She was named to the Region 3 Women’s Soccer All-Region Team and the Mid-State Athletic Conference, and earned Academic All-Conference, All-Region, and All-American honors. Ruby is also deeply engaged in student leadership, serving as Secretary for the Athletic Leadership Committee, and as an active member of both Phi Theta Kappa and the National Society of Leadership and Success.
This year, 193 students from 63 SUNY campuses were recognized with the Chancellor’s Award for Student Excellence. Recipients were honored at a special celebration where SUNY Chancellor John B. King Jr. commended them for their work ethic, determination and leadership. Provided information
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Grateful for local pet food business
I would like to congratulate Four Pups Barkery (FPB) on their two-year anniversary milestone. Their attention to area K9 furbabies is much appreciated. My furbaby, Jessie Jo, loves their Chicken Entrée. She recently reached her 14-1/2-year milestone, and will only eat their Cheese Cheddar Bones, Cheese Honey Waffles, and Coconut/PB Hearts.
FPB executed several new initiatives during their second year. They added weekly and monthly subscriptions as well as gluten free options. The business is the Official Sponsor of “Pet of the Month” from Town of Ogden Police, with a gift of natural treats or gift card from local pet store. They also partnered with K9 Resorts Luxury Pet Hotels in Greece and Penfield, providing gourmet treats for their boarding furbabies.
FPB offers free delivery of treats, meals, and cakes to Monroe County residents on any Sunday of choosing, with two delivery window options. Their treats are registered with Department of Agriculture, have been independently tested at a
third party lab with a complete guaranteed analysis, and are clearly labeled per Department of Agriculture and AAFCO guidelines.
FPB owners, Ashlee Read, Nicole Read-Ugorek and Brian Ugorek, have created a website allowing customers to easily see all available options and communicate for special requests. Ingredients are listed for each product, along with the calorie count and fat content for those furbabies keeping an eye on their waistlines.
Three years ago, my Jessie Jo was stricken with Sudden Retinal Detachment, total blindness and then total deafness. She put on weight quickly due to sudden inactivity, and calorie counting was a must to maintain her health. FPB members are especially caring and loving with Jessie when her deliveries arrive. They hug and cuddle her as if she was their own. That is much appreciated and we are grateful customers.
Cindy and Jessie palmer Hilton
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BROCKPORT CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
is accepting applications for the following positions:
NON-TEACHINg
Bus Attendants & Drivers, Cafeteria Monitors, Cleaners, Custodian, Food Service Helpers, Senior Student Behavioral Assistant, Teacher Aides, Security Substitutes and Subs in all other areas.
TEACHINg/CERTIfIED
Art Teacher, Computer Science or Technology Teacher, Business Teachers, Physical Therapist, Social Worker, Spanish Teacher, Speech Teacher, Special Education Teachers (Elementary and Secondary), and Contracted Building Substitute Teachers
For all positions, apply on-line at: https://www.applitrack.com/brockport/onlineapp/
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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:
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 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.
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
Village of Churchville
Notice of Public Hearing
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT THE Village of Churchville Board of Trustees will hold a public hearing on Monday, June 9, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. in the Village Hall, 23 E. Buffalo St. Churchville, NY to consider the adoption of Local Law 12025 – To abolish the Planning Board of the Village of Churchville and Grant its Powers to the Zoning Board of Appeals and to Rename the Zoning Board of Appeals, the Board of Zoning Appeals and Planning.
All interested parties are invited to attend. A complete copy of the proposed Local Law is on file in the Village Clerk’s Office, 23 East Buffalo Street, Churchville, New York, where it may be examined during regular business hours.
Stacy L. Stanton Clerk/Treasurer Village of Churchville Keep up
