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Accessible kayak and canoe launch opens at Churchville Park
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A new ADA-accessible kayak and canoe launch opened June 2 in Churchville Park. The launch, located on a popular paddling stretch of Black Creek, features a floating dock, ramp, and an ADA transfer platform so people with limited mobility can easily transfer into the boat.
“Monroe County’s parks system is large and diverse, and today we’re improving access for all of our residents,” said County Executive Adam Bello. “This ADA-accessible canoe and kayak launch promotes independence and safety, allowing all our residents to enjoy Monroe County’s waterways. This new launch represents our ongoing work to improve accessibility as we prepare to celebrate the 100th anniversary of our County Parks system next year.”
This project is part of County Executive Bello’s $16.6 million investment in the Monroe County Parks system, which turns 100 years old in 2026.
ville Park a few months after the groundbreaking to celebrate the ontime completion of an accessible kayak and canoe launch,” said Legislature President Yversha Román. “Projects like this reflect our continued commitment to expanding inclusive amenities in parks across the county, ensuring real opportunities for independence and inclusion in spaces that should belong to everyone.”
The Go Outside Monroe initiative aims to renovate and improve Monroe County’s Parks System with a focus on increasing accessibility for people with disabilities. Other ADA-accessible amenities recently added to Monroe County parks include an inclusive spray park and playground at Ontario Beach Park.
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“This new launch is a welcome addition to one of our county’s most treasured parks,” said Minority Leader Steve Brew. “It’s a great example of how we can improve access and enhance quality of life for residents of all abilities. I’m proud to see real progress being made right here in Churchville.”
The canoe and kayak launch is accessed off of Park Road in Churchville Park to the west of Churchville Elementary School. Provided information and photos
Art scholarship presented in memory of John Buell
John Buell was a 1966 Hilton High School graduate who was also a longtime resident of Hilton. He was an extremely talented artist with no formal training other than his high school art classes taught by Mrs. Crosby. John excelled in drawing, painting, and wood carving of birds, fish, and small animals. Later on in life, John received five classes from a master carver in Greece, NY, who is nationally known for his feathering and painting techniques in carved birds. He is also published in the wood carving magazines.
In 2012, John was diagnosed with a rare autoimmune disease which had no cure. He passed away in April 2022. The following year, his immediate family started a $500 art scholarship in his name and in his memory. It is given each year to a Hilton student
illustrator, etc.
Students interested in applying for this scholarship for 2026 and beyond are to contact the Hilton High School Art Department. The applications will be reviewed by the art staff and family, and a recipient will be chosen.
The canoe and kayak launch is accessed off of Park Road in Churchville Park to the west of Churchville Elementary
Fish carvings by John Buell.
Painting by John Buell.
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500+ days after closure, local officials demand Gillett Road Bridge reopening
Public safety leaders from the Town of Ogden and the Village of Spencerport held a press conference June 3 to issue a unified and urgent call to CSX Corporation: take immediate action to reopen the Gillett Road Bridge. The bridge has been closed since December 6, 2023 due to structural concerns.
Joined by first responders, municipal officials, and concerned residents, local leaders emphasized that the prolonged closure of this essential north-south crossing over the CSX rail line could endanger lives and place the entire community at unacceptable risk.
In a formal letter sent to CSX President Joseph R. Hinrichs on Monday, June 2, the chiefs of the Spencerport Fire Department, Ogden Police Department, and Gates Volunteer Ambulance, along with the Town of Ogden Supervisor and Village of Spencerport Mayor, described the closure as a “critical threat to public safety.”
The Gillett Road Bridge serves as a vital connection between emergency services and the northern neighborhoods of Ogden and Spencerport, including the main Spencerport Fire District station, Ogden’s ambulance district, and Spencerport Central School District’s primary campus. With the bridge closed, emergency vehicles face delays that could have tragic consequences.
From delayed fire suppression to slowed EMS response during cardiac arrests, officials cited research from the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) and emergency medical data to highlight the risks.
Police coverage and patrol strategy have also been disrupted, stretching resources thin and reducing visibility in key neighborhoods.
The letter also notes that CSX has ignored multiple “red flag” warnings about the bridge’s condition, issued in 2022 and 2023, despite having made repairs to the same structure in 2009 following a previous warning.
Officials argue this pattern of neglect, combined with the company’s ongoing collection of fees from the Town of Ogden for infrastructure use on CSX property, confirms it is their responsibility to maintain the bridge.
“The residents of the Town of Ogden, the Village of Spencerport, and all who depend on timely emer-
gency response cannot afford further inaction,” the letter concludes. “Let us focus now on solutions – not delays, disputes, or deferrals.”
The signatories are requesting a written response and a timeline for repairs from CSX. Provided information and photo
Orleans CCE Master Gardeners to host Intro to Modern Homesteading Open House
Orleans County CCE Master Gardeners are excited to announce a new event for this year – an Intro to Modern Homesteading open house, set to take place on Saturday, June 21 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Trolley Building of the Orleans County 4-H Fairgrounds. The event will feature information tables showcasing various skills that increase self-sufficiency.
Modern homesteading can be loosely defined as reducing reliance on global supply chains and increasing practices that enhance self-sufficiency, sustainability, and independence. The idea for an event based on modern homesteading
skills was tossed around the last few years at the Master Gardener planning meetings. As county residents witnessed rising grocery prices, looming tariffs on outsourced products, and signs of economic downturn, Orleans CCE Executive Director Robert Batt encouraged Master Gardeners to try to find a way to offer some type of education involving homesteading in their 2025 program year. Master Gardener
Volunteers (MGVs) Eileen Sorochty and Kathleen Contrino formed a subcommittee and set to work detailing skills considered important in modern homesteading and finding professionals, volunteers or hobbyists willing to extend their experiences and information to the public.
“Modern homesteading can be a great way to save money and know what your family is exposed to,” said Contrino, MGV Co-Chair for the event, “The more we do for ourselves and our
community, the less we have to rely upon large corporations whose goals are reaping profits.”
Some of the topics that will be featured at the event include: food gardening, seed saving, sewing, soapmaking, homeschooling, composting, rain barrels, chicken raising, canning, and more. Volunteers will be at each table offering examples and information on each of the skills. In addition to the informational tables, there will be demonstrations on fiber spinning, live animals from the Orleans County 4-H and Rosemary and Pine Goatscaping, and a Kidsteaders table with hands-on crafts for children.
“I think it’s important that folks see and experience some of the home skills that our parents and grandparents relied on,” said Sorochty, the other MGV Co-Chair for the event, “Whether it’s rais-
Master Gardener Kate Hardner, an advocate for backyard chicken raising, will be at the event with information about raising chickens at home.
by Kelly Lucyszyn. the Education Center). The Intro to Homesteading event is free and open to the public from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Attendees are welcome to come and go throughout the event. Each attending family can enter a free raffle to win the door prize of a Lifetime Compost Tumbler donated by Orleans County resident and Master Gardener supporter Pam Maryjanowski.
“We are hopeful the event will be successful and can grow into something even bigger in the future. We’d love to see larger series of monthly events and hands-on classes next year,” Contrino said. “Homesteading can help make our lives more sustainable, build local infrastructure and increase community through sharing and bartering.”
For more information on this or any other Master Gardener program, contact MGV Coordinator Katie Oakes at klo54@cornell.edu or 585-798-4265 ext 125.
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There will be a table with information on the importance of using rain barrels.
Master Gardener Brenda Radzinski will showcase quilting and sewing techniques.
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amateur radio enthusiasts to gather for 92nd festival June 21
The Rochester Amateur Radio Association (RARA) will hold its 92nd amateur radio festival on Saturday, June 21, 2025. This one-day event will be held at the Barnard Fire Field, 410 Maiden Lane, Rochester NY.
The “hamfest” is an opportunity for the general public to learn about the amateur radio hobby, and for amateur radio enthusiasts to buy and sell equipment as well as to socialize with other “hams.” The festival will feature technical presentations on a variety of amateur radio topics of interest to both beginners and experienced hams. Food will also be available.
The hamfest will also include a flea market where indi-
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•Adams, Robert (Bob) Walter, of Rochester, died June 1, 2025 at age 90. Bob is survived by his wife of 68 years, Barbara Niesser Adams; his children Rick (Lori) Adams, Lynn (Joe) Kszos, and Tom (Kelly) Adams; and his grandchildren Alex and Travis Adams, Jess and Chris Kszos, and Zach and Jacob Adams. He was predeceased by his parents, George and Emmy Morgenthal Adams. Following his service in the US Navy, he pursued graduate studies at Johns Hopkins University, where he earned his Ph.D. in Geology in 1963. He joined the Earth Sciences Department at the State University of New York College at Brockport, where he would go on to have a long and distinguished career as a professor. His enthusiasm for teaching, especially his beloved Oceanography course, inspired thousands of students over the years. Each winter, Bob and his friend and colleague Dick Liebe led student trips to San Salvador in the Bahamas, where they studied the island’s marine life and geology. Bob was lead author on the report, Field Guide to the Geology of San Salvador (1980), which was the first known geological account of San Salvador. Outside the classroom, Bob enjoyed golf, and treasured summers spent in the Thousand Islands, where he delighted in trying to catch the largest pike in the St. Lawrence River.
The family will have a private Memorial Service on June 14, 2025. Arrangements entrusted to Fowler Funeral Home Inc., Brockport.
•Alcorn, Jillian Amber Rose, age 31, of Rochester, died unexpectedly June 1, 2025. Jillian is survived by her parents, Stephen and Linda Alcorn; brothers, Kenneth (Seriah) Alcorn, Robert (Jess) Alcorn; sister, Kristen (Jermaine) Marks; grandmothers, Dorothy Alcorn and Shirley Bodine, many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Jillian had a passion for music, especially playing her flute. She loved animals of all kinds. She had a bubbly spirit, a compassionate heart and caring nature for anyone she met. Jillian graduated from Churchville-Chili in 2011 and went on to get her Bachelor of Arts degree from Robert Wesleyan in 2018. She was active in the music program at both schools.
A private family gathering will be held at a later date. Arrangements entrusted to Walker Brothers Funeral Home, Spencerport.
•Burgess, Jane Ann Klafehn, formerly of Greece, died May 27, 2025, in Garner, North Carolina. Jane was predeceased by her husband, Richard (Dick); her parents, Leo and Ermie Klafehn; and her sister, Doris Cutter. She is survived by her children, Karen (Stephen) Pasquarella of Hilton, Kevin (Betty) Burgess of Holly Springs, North Carolina, and Kristine Tackitt of Penfield. Jane is also survived by her grandchildren, Katie (Matt) Sopko, Kristen (James) Hallahan, Kelly (Josh) Duewer, Michael (Francesca) Pasquarella, Joe (Jaci) Burgess, Stephanie (Eric) Schaffer, Alex (Katie) Pasquarella, Shelley Burgess-DeFrance, and Elizabeth Tackitt; her 13 great-grandchildren; her brother, Gerald Klafehn; her brothers-in-law, David Burgess and John (Barb) Burgess; and many nieces and nephews. Jane was born on September 25, 1937, in Brockport. She graduated from Hilton High School in 1955. Married in 1956, Dick and Jane raised their family in Greece. Jane worked as a lunchroom monitor for 15 years for the Hilton Central School District. Dick and Jane were very active in the North Greece Fire Department for many years. Jane was in the Ladies Auxiliary. Dick and Jane were charter members of Messiah Lutheran Church. After retiring, they settled in Sand Bay, NY. In 2012 they moved to Holly Springs, North Carolina.
Calling hours will be held June 20, 2025, from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Thomas E. Burger Funeral Home, 735 East Avenue, Hilton. Jane’s Funeral Service and Inurnment was held June 6, at Abiding Presence Lutheran Church, Fuquay-Varina, North Carolina.
•Murphy, David J., died unexpectedly May 25, 2025 at age 68. He is survived by his sisters, Ellen (Richard) Miner, Elaine Murphy, Joanne (David) Burke; brother, Richard (Mary Ann) Murphy; stepbrother, Scott (Jill) Mohnkern; stepsister, Susan Mohnkern; and many cousins and related families. David lived in the Rochester area all his life, growing up and schooling in Penfield, Pittsford, and Chili. He was employed with Avery Engineering civil engineering and surveying services for many years and continued with other agencies after Avery’s sale, until his retirement in 2022. David was an outdoor enthusiast active in hunting, fishing, camping, and golfing. He had a sharp wit, quick humor and was an avid reader.
A Celebration of his Life will be held in the summer of 2025. Arrangements entrusted to Walker Brothers Funeral Home, Spencerport.
viduals can sell radio equipment and other electronics. The festival will feature free amateur radio license testing, and a raffle with the grand prize being a Bioenno 12 Volt Solar Battery charging system.
The festival grounds open to flea market vendors at 7 a.m. and to the public at 8 a.m. Admission is $10 per person, with free admission provided to students, volunteers, and RARA club members. There is an additional $5 charge to sell items in the flea market. Free overnight RV parking will also be available.
Amateur radio has proven time and time again to be a dependable communication method when cellular phones,
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•Bedard, Thomas V. “Tom,” died May 27, 2025, at age 72. Predeceased by his parents Robert and Agnes, sister Cathy Rhodes, nephew Douglas Rhodes, and brother Bill Bedard. He is survived by his sons Devin Bedard and Ryan Bedard; their mother Darlene; his sister Dawn (Joe) Kurtz; his brothers Kevin (Denise) Bedard and Bob (Rosemary) Bedard; many cousins, nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews and dear friends. Tom was many things: an experienced restauranteur, a diehard sports fan, a committed friend, a loving brother, and, above all else, a proud and devoted father. He found joy in the simple things in life: a scenic drive through farm country, a long-distance call to a long-distance friend, a chat on his porch with a passerby.
Family will receive friends from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Saturday, June 7, 2025, followed by a Celebration of Tom’s Life at Fowler Funeral Home Inc., 340 West Avenue, Brockport. Contributions can be made to the Aurora House, 2495 South Union Street, Spencerport, NY 14559 in his memory.
•Whipple, Rhonda, died October 26, 2024 at age 80. She was predeceased by her husband, Kenneth Whipple (2022); her parents, Walter and Catherine (Kearney) Cortright; her sister, Regina Cortright Norsworthy; Ken’s parents, Glen and Marion Whipple; and Ken’s sister, Beverly Whipple Bernstein. Rhonda and Ken are survived by their daughters, Wendy (Michael) Ralston and Katherine (Brock) Hoffman; their grandchildren, Lindsey (Michael) Galante, Kaylee (Nathan) Barnhart, Jesse Lynch, Connor McQueen, Madelyn McQueen, and Sadie Hoffman; their several great-grandchildren; Rhonda’s sisters, Bonnie (Donald) St. John and Rebecca (Douglas) Speer; Ken’s brother, Gerald Whipple; and several nieces and nephews. Rhonda and Ken were retirees of Eastman Kodak Company. Rhonda also worked for BOCES and was a member and secretary for her church, Grace Lutheran Church in Winterhaven, Florida. Ken owned his own lawn care service in Florida.
Family and friends are invited to attend Rhonda’s Interment on Saturday, June 14, 2025 at 11 a.m. in Lakeside Cemetery, Moscow Road, Hamlin. Arrangements entrusted to the Thomas E. Burger Funeral Home, Hilton.
•Willis, Ruth E., died May 29, 2025, at age 101. Predeceased by her husband John, brothers Ernie, William and George Webster and sister Bertha Freeman. She is survived by her children Mary (Dave) Short, Ruth Ann (Brad) Bane, John (Virginia) Willis and Carol (Tyler) Wilbur; many grandchildren and one great grandchild. Ruth was an avid and lucky bingo player. She enjoyed traveling and loved spending time with her family.
Her Funeral Service was held June 4 at Fowler Funeral Home Inc., Brockport. Contributions can be made to Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center in her memory.
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•Schmitt, Mary A. (Telesca), died May 31, 2025 at age 99. Predeceased by her husband, John W.; siblings, Nicholas, Anthony, Michael and Victoria; and great-granddaughter, Gabrielle. Survived by her children, John (Judy), Gordon (Pegi), Janice Kulp and Mary Ellen Sutton; 12 grandchildren; numerous great and great-great grandchildren; and many loving nieces, nephews and dear friends.
A Celebration of her Life was held June 4 at the Leo M. Bean and Sons Funeral Home, Chili. Interment, St. Pius Cemetery, Chili. Contributions can be made to Patrick Place, 2006 Scottsville-Chili Road, Scottsville, NY 14546 in her memory.
landlines, and other communications fail. This was recently demonstrated when Hurricane Helene struck North Carolina, where radio amateurs provided vital communication support to local authorities related to aid distribution, road closures, and emergency shelters. Amateur radio also provides opportunities for hobbyists to experiment with satellite communication, portable operation, voice as well as digital wireless communication, and to give back to the community by providing communication support for local charity events.
For additional information, visit https://www.rochesterham.org/hamfest.htm. Provided information
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Sheila M. (Gallo) VanScooter
Hamlin: Passed away peacefully at RRH Unity Hospital in Rochester on May 31, 2025 at the age of 73. She is predeceased by her parents Wilfred “Pete” Gallo and Alma Partyka and sister-inlaw Nancy Gallo.
She is survived by her beloved daughter Jamie Harvey (Brandon Tobin) and son Bob (Kim) Interlicchia, brother Peter Gallo, sister Patricia (John) Buzard, grandchildren Justin Harvey, Haley and Chloe Interlicchia, many nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family and dear friends.
Sheila was born on July 17, 1951, in Brockport, NY, attended Nativity Catholic School and Brockport High School where she graduated from in 1969. She practiced cosmetology, worked for Kayser & Sons Beauty Supply and retired as a school bus attendant with Brockport Central School. Sheila enjoyed spending time with family and visits with extended family and dear friends. She will be missed by many.
A graveside service will be held on Monday, June 9, 2025, at 11 AM in Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Canal Road, Brockport.
In lieu of flowers, those wishing may donate to Unity Hospital Respiratory Unit in memory of Sheila.
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Leslie W. (Les) Cook March 7, 1944 – May 26, 2025 Hilton – Predeceased by Ernest and Florence Cook (Charles Frey), brother Gary Cook (Bev Cook), and sister-in-law, Barbara Kermis. Survived by his wife of 60 years, Vivian L. Cook; his two children, Todd Cook (Katheryne) and Tracy Cook; brother in law, Rick Kermis; two grandchildren, Kassidy and Makenzie Cook; his great granddaughter, Camile; Nana and Grandpy’s grandbabies, Shelby and Dalton Harris; his nieces, Shelly (James) and Brenda (Todd); and furbabies, Tilly and Sadie. He worked for GM as a Layout Inspector at Rochester Products for 44 years. He was an avid Buffalo Bills fan and loved spending time on his boat. No Calling Hours or Services are planned.
•Kelley, Eileen G., died May 29, 2025 at age 77. She is survived by her husband, Patrick Kelley; her daughters, Sheryl Kelley-Sturrock and Sharon Kelley; three grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and her brother, Stan Alford. She was predeceased by her parents, Mark and Grace Alford, and her great-grandson, Vorian. Eileen served in the Hilton Fire Department Ambulance Corps. from 1982 to 1999 and was an EMS Lieutenant from 1986-1988 and EMS Captain in 1989. Eileen was an avid knitter, quilter and gardener. Services will be held privately at the convenience of the family. Donations can be made to the Hilton Fire Department, 120 Old Hojack Lane, Hilton, NY 14468 in Eileen’s memory. Arrangements entrusted to the Thomas E. Burger Funeral Home, Hilton.
•Young, Linda E., died May 28, 2025 at age 81. She is predeceased by her father and mother, Howard E. Young Sr. and Erma L. Young; her brothers, David H. Young (Catherine) and William E. Young; her nephews, Roger Young, Donald Young, Colin A. Young. She is survived by her brother, Howard E. Young Jr. (Christine); her son, Edward L. Young; her grandchildren, Jake E. Young, Montana C. Young, Andrew W. Young; several nieces and nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews; her fur babies, Wolfie, Spotanna and Angus. Linda retired from Eastman Kodak Company, where she worked as a Data Analyst. Linda was an avid camper at Breezy Hills Campground. Her hobbies included gardening, birding, baking cookies, and crafting.
Friends of Linda are invited to come together for a Graveside Service at her Interment in White Haven Memorial Park, 210 Marsh Road, Pittsford, on Friday June 20, 2025 at 11 a.m. After Internment, a Celebration of Life gathering will be held at 2 p.m. at Jeremiah’s Tavern, 1175 Jefferson Road, Rochester. Donations can be made to Lollypop Farm, Humane Society of Greater Rochester, 99 Victor Road, Fairport, NY 14450 in Linda’s memory. Arrangements entrusted to the Thomas E. Burger Funeral Home, Hilton.
Brockport NY Forward meetings being held June 10
The Village of Brockport was selected as one of the Finger Lakes region’s recipients of a $4.5 million NY Forward grant. NY Forward is a statewide initiative that provides funding for high-priority projects designed to boost local economies and transform village centers where the next generation of New Yorkers will want to live, work, and raise a family. In this program, the community develops a Strategic Investment Plan that includes recommended public, private, and non-profit projects that will advance the community’s vision for its downtown.
Two meetings, both open to the public, will be held on Tuesday, June 10, in the Parish Room at the Church of Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, 152 Main Street, Brockport.
At 5 p.m., a Local Planning Committee (LPC) meeting for the Brockport NY Forward effort will be held. During this meeting, the project team will present key findings from the Downtown Profile, provide feedback from the recent public workshop, and finalize the local project evaluation criteria. The meeting is open to all members of the public, with time reserved at the end for public comment.
At 7 p.m., an Open Call Information Session will begin. This session is intended for prospective applicants interested in submitting a project proposal for NY Forward funding through the Open Call for Projects, which runs from June 13 to July 17.
The session will cover eligible project types, eligible project sponsors, project requirements, and evaluation criteria. The Project Team will also walk through the application form and respond to any questions from attendees. This meeting is open to all members of the public, with time reserved at the end of the meeting for public comment.
For more information, please visit the project website at www. brockportforward.com.
To learn more about the NY Forward program, visit https://www. ny.gov/programs/ny-forward.
The Village of Brockport is committed to hosting open, inclusive, and accessible meetings. To request an accommodation or for inquiries about accessibility, contact Leigh Ann Kimber at leighann.kimber@ collierseng.com.
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CCCSD holding surplus auction
The Churchville-Chili Central School District is holding a surplus auction this June. The auction will run from Friday, June 13 through 7 p.m. on Friday, June 27.
The public is invited to join the online auction and bid on any of the available lots. There will be over
150 lots with electronics, industrial equipment, furniture, instruments, tools and more. A link to the online auction is available on the district website, www.cccsd.org. Pick-up for all purchased items will be located at Chestnut Ridge Elementary School. Provided information
Brockport Faces A Critical Village Election
The Village of Brockport June 17th election offers a stark choice. The Brockport Proud candidates challenged their opponents to a League of Women Voters debate on the issues in the election. Their opponents refused. The head of the Brockport Proud ticket, mayoral candidate Deputy Mayor Annie Crane, has a 9-year record of constructive, creative accomplishment strengthening and improving Brockport. Their opponents are committed to acts that would weaken and destroy our government.
They would abolish our court, returning us to the mercy of an overworked Sweden Town Court that badly neglected enforcement of Village parking and code laws. Years of uncollected tickets reposed in a box under a desk. With our own court, we enforce those laws and are also able to collect fines for vehicle and traffic violations.
Their opponents would severely trim our very popular police department that serves us so efficiently and professionally. Annie co-chaired the Police Accountability Board. They would sell our Village Hall that was built to serve as offices, subjecting our staff to being stuffed back into a grossly inadequate 200-year-old house, never intended to house offices.
Annie Crane has a long record of creative, constructive accomplishments. She has been a key member of an administration that has taken major steps to make the canal a more valuable asset for the community and secure some $8 Million in grants. Annie has been instrumental in shaping our current farmers market, bringing it back to Main Street, adding vendors.
Most importantly, Annie brings 9 years of knowledge, experience, and decision-making in Brockport government. She has years of experience in making connections and working with Monroe County and Albany legislators. She and her team have a detailed 100-day action plan to take the Village of Brockport forward in the coming years – https://brockportproud.net/ virtual-forum/.
This is only a small part of what Annie has accomplished in her nine years on the Board. She can continue to do so with your votes on the 17th. But she also needs a supportive and collaborative Board. By voting for Brittany and Bob you can provide that.
Bill Andrews, Village Board 2012-2018
Margay Blackman, Village Board 2011-2025
Shawn Halquist, Village Board 2018-2024
Kathy Kristansen, Village Board 2014-2025
John LaPierre, Village Board 2013-2024
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•Upcoming Red Cross blood drives: June 11, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Amazon, 2600 Manitou Road, Rochester; June 13, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Gates Town Hall, 1605 Buffalo Road, Rochester; June 13, 1 to 6 p.m., Ogden Community Center, 269 Ogden Center Road, Spencerport; June 14, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Aquinas Institute, 1127 Dewey Avenue, Rochester. Schedule a time to give now by visiting RedCrossBlood.org, calling 1-800-RED CROSS, or by using the Red Cross Blood Donor App.
•Blood Drive on Wednesday, June 25, from 1 to 6 p.m., at American Legion Post 330, 691 Trimmer Road, Spencerport. Call 1-800-733-2767 or visit redcrossblood.org for an appointment.
•Annual Union Church Garage Sale at 14 North Main Street, Churchville, on Friday, June 13, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., and Saturday, June 14, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Household items, books, yarn, pictures, plants, toys, Christmas items, crafts, furniture, and more.
•CCE Monroe Master Gardener Expo & Plant Sale is Saturday, June 14, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 2449 St. Paul Boulevard, Rochester. Items available include natives, perennials, annuals, vegetables, herbs, shrubs, trees and even gently used gardening tools and accessories. Master Gardeners will be available to answer gardening questions.
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•Empire State Development is hosting a New York State Consolidated Funding Application (CFA) Workshop to detail 2025 applications for programs to assist small businesses, municipalities and nonprofits. It will be held Tuesday, June 10, 9:30 to 11 a.m. at the Genesee County Economic Development Center, 99 MedTech Drive, Suite 107, Batavia. Email nys-fingerlakes@esd.ny.gov to register
•The Radio Control Club of Rochester offers free training for anyone that would like to learn how to fly radio controlled model airplanes. The club will supply the plane and two transmitters that are connected. This is hands-on and you will fly a plane in a safe and controlled environment at the club’s model airplane flying field in Northampton Park. Training is offered every Tuesday from May through September beginning at 4 p.m. Check https://www. rccr1957.com/beginning/training.html or the club’s Facebook page for notices about weather-related cancellations.
Events & Entertainment
•The Brockport Farmers Market is open Sundays, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., June 8 through October 19, on Main Street. Shop for fresh farm market produce, baked goods, earth-friendly goods, and crafts.
•Wegmans Concerts by the Shore are Wednesdays at 7 p.m. at Ontario Beach Park, Rochester. Free admission. June 11 performance by Sticks and Stones (classic & modern country).
•The Hilton-Parma Gazebo Band will present a series of free summer concerts at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesdays, June 11, June 18, and June 25, at Hilton Baptist Church, 50 Lake Avenue, Hilton.
•Guest Lecture Series at the Susan B. Anthony Museum and House continues June 11 at 1 p.m. with Barbara Weisberg, author of Strong Passions: A Scandalous Divorce in Old New York Join in person at 17 Madison Street, Rochester, or virtually. Visit susanb.org/guest-lecture-series for information or to register.
•Nativity BVM Church in Brockport is holding its festival on Saturday, June 14, from noon until 7 p.m. There will be kids games on the lawn, baked goods, t-shirts, personalized if desired, and a silent auction basket booth. In addition, there will be a garage sale sponsored by St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish. Pizza available from noon until 3 p.m. Chicken BBQ by B.W. BBQ of Buffalo from 3 to 6 p.m. Presale tickets for the chicken are available until June 8 at $15 per plate by going to nativityseas.org and scrolling down to find the QR code to purchase. Tickets will be available on the day of at $17 each, while supplies last.
•The North Chili Farmers Market is open Saturdays, June 14 to October 25, 8 a.m. to noon, at the United Methodist Church of North Chili, 2200 Westside Drive (at Buffalo Road). Go to northchiliumc.org/farmers-market for information.
•Spencerport’s Music on the Canal concert series is held rain or shine on Sunday evenings from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Gazebo. Admission is free. Bring a lawn chair. June 15 performance by Dark Horse (classic rock music).
•Brockport Community Rowing Open House on June 15 from 1 to 3 p.m. Come and check out the new Village Boathouse and dock and find out more about Brockport Community Rowing. The boathouse is located near parking lot D on Holley Street, southeast of the new pedestrian bridge on the canal.
•Finger Lakes Opera presents a Juneteenth program on Thursday, June 19, 7 p.m., at Mt. Olivet Baptist Church, 141 Adams Street, Rochester. Emceed by News 10’s Deanna Dewberry, the concert will feature Mt. Olivet’s Gospel Choir, the Wings of Praise Flag Ministry and include performances by: Joshua Conyers, Jazmine Saunders, Jonathan Pierce Rhodes, Dr. Crystal Sellers Battle, and Holden Turner. For more information or to register for free tickets, visit www.fingerlakesopera.org.
•Holley Firemen’s Field Day and Sportsman’s Raffle on June 21. Enjoy a day full of food, drinks, crafts, music and more at Holley’s Fireman Field, 55 North Main Street, Holley. Features crafts and vendors from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., Sportsman’s Raffle from 4 to 6 p.m., and music by Highway 31 from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m.
•The Greece Chamber of Commerce offers a free Travel Presentation with Collette on Tuesday, June 24, from 10 to 11 a.m. in the Greece Chamber of Commerce Conference Room, 2402 West Ridge Road, Rochester (behind Men’s Wearhouse). Learn about upcoming travel opportunities to Italy, Japan, and the Greek islands. Open to the public. No membership requirement. Register at https:// greecechamber.org/ (look under Upcoming Events).
•The Hilton Garden Club will hold their annual perennial plant sale on Saturday, June 14, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Hilton Baptist Church, 50 Lake Avenue, Hilton. In addition to a large variety of perennial plants, there will also be vegetable plants, herbs, decorative garden items, garden garage sale items, and an assortment of house plants.
•First Congregational Church of Spencerport is sponsoring a concert to benefit veterans at the Spencerport Canal Gazebo on Saturday, June 14 from 5 to 9 p.m. Performers include the First Congregational Church Praise Band, Leather & Lace variety duo, and The defenders (all-veterans band from Canandaigua). Food available on site from Barton’s Food Truck. Donations to benefit Marine Corps Coordinating Council.
•Spaghetti Dinner to benefit Story of Hope Comfort Care Home on Saturday, June 28, from 3 to 7 p.m., at the Italian American Sports Club, 1250 Buffalo Road, Rochester. Enjoy all-you-can-eat spaghetti, meatballs, salad, drinks, and desserts. Purchase tickets in advance at storyofhoperochester.com for $15 for adults, $5 for children, and free for ages five and under. Tickets will be $17 at the door. Takeouts are available. The event will be emceed by Ethel Chadwick, author of Mama Ethel’s Guide to Love and Healthy Relationships and the host of the Bagels and Blessings radio show. There will also be raffle baskets, a 50/50 raffle, face painting, and more.
•The Churchville Riga Chamber of Commerce is looking for crafters/vendors for the 2025 Churchville Summer Fest which will take place on August 16, noon to 9 p.m. (vendors from noon to 6 p.m.), at the Churchville fairgrounds across from the caboose. The festival will also have bands, chicken BBQ, food booths, tractor show, kids games, and more. Contact Tish Juergens at levans14428@yahoo.com for more information.
•Save the date for the Jr. Saints Golf Tournament on August 23 at Salmon Creek Country Club. Shotgun starts at 7 a.m., steak lunch at 11:30 a.m. Includes prizes and raffles. Cost is $100 per golfer, $40 for lunch only. For information, visit ccjrsaints. squadfusion.com or email ccjrsaints@gmail.com
Government Meetings
•Brockport: Planning/Zoning Board of Appeals
– June 9, 6 p.m. at 49 State Street.
•Chili: Historic Preservation Board – June 9, 7 p.m.; Architectural Advisory Committee – June 10, 6 p.m.; Planning Board – June 10, 7 p.m.; Town Board – June 11, 7 p.m. (live stream available). All meetings at the Town Hall Main Meeting Room.
•Churchville: Board of Trustees – June 9, 7 p.m. at 23 East Buffalo Street.
•Clarkson: Town Board – June 10, 6 p.m., at Clarkson Town Hall.
•Hamlin: Town Board – June 9, 7 p.m.
•Hilton: Zoning Board of Appeals – June 10, 6:30 p.m. at 59 Henry Street.
•Ogden: Planning Board – Tuesday, June 10, 7 p.m.; Town Board – June 11, 7 p.m., at 269 Ogden Center Road.
•Riga: Town Board – June 10, 6:30 p.m.
•Sweden: Planning Board – June 9, 7 p.m.
Health
•The Food Cupboard at First Presbyterian Church of Chili, 3600 Chili Avenue, is open from 10 to 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, June 21, and the third Saturday of each month. Grocery bags of food donated to those in need – currently serving over 90 families. Anyone interested in being a Food Cupboard Helper (packing bags, handing out food, etc), making monetary donations, and/or donating peanut butter, cereal, or crackers to this worthy cause, is asked to contact the church at 585-889-9896.
•Veterans with Cancer Support Group meets the second and fourth Tuesday of the month from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at Cancer Support Community at Gilda’s Club, 255 Alexander Street, Rochester. Call 585423-9700 x304 or visit www.cscrochester.org for information.
Historical
•A Tea and Bridal Exhibit by the Gates Historical Society will be held at the historic Hinchey Homestead, 634 Hinchey Road, on two Saturdays, June 21 and June 28. There will be two seatings each day, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Cost is $30 per person. A selection of teas along with a variety of sandwiches, breads, fruit and desserts will be served. An array of bridal gowns from the 20th Century will be on display. Call 585-254-0521 to make reservations. Make checks out to the Gates Historical Society and mail them to 634 Hinchey Road, Rochester, NY 14624. Reservations and payment due by June 14.
•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. Fiber Friends program is Monday, June 9, from 3 to 5 p.m. It is open to anyone with an interest in knitting, crocheting, spinning, weaving or felting. Silent Book Club is Tuesday, June 17, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Tile Craft for kids ages 8+ is Saturday, June 21, from 11 a.m. to noon. Book Club for Adults is Wednesday, June 25, at 2 p.m. Stop in at the library and pick up a copy of The Lost Apothecary by Sarah Penner. 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: 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 Used Book Sale – Shop gently used books and more in the library’s basement on Thursday, June 12, 4 to 8 p.m.; Friday, June 13, noon to 5 p.m.; and Saturday, June 14, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., fill a bag for $3. Coloring Group for Adults – Wednesday, June 18, 2:30 to 4 p.m. Summer Reading Game starts Monday, June 30. 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.). The library will be closed June 19. Events: Presentation: The Continental Army –June 13 at 2 p.m.; Coloring for Adults & Teens – June 27 at 3 p.m. Call 585-617-6181 to register. Find kids and teen events at ogdenfarmerslibrary.org.
•Parma Public Library, 7 West Avenue, Hilton is holding the following events (no registration unless indicated): Tech Tutor – Tuesday, June 17, 1 to 3 p.m. Drop-in for one-on-one help with your device. Falling Water: The Story Behind Frank Lloyd Wright’s Most Famous Architectural Design – Wednesday, June 18, 2 to 3 p.m., registration appreciated. Master Storyteller Timothy Totten presents the fascinating story of the design and building of one of America’s most famous houses. The library will be closed Thursday, June 19. Tween Dungeon & Dragons One-Shot – Saturday, June 21, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., for ages 9-11, please register. Snacks and supplies are provided. Bring a level 3 character to play or choose from premade ones provided. 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
•Hilton-Parma Fire District meets June 11, 7:30 p.m., at the Hilton-Parma Fire Department, 120 Old Hojack Lane, Hilton. Open to the public.
•Kendall Fire District Commissioner meetings are held the second Tuesday of the month, 7 p.m., at the Kendall Fire Hall, 1879 Kendall Road.
•Country Neighbors Quilt Guild meets on the second Wednesday of the month, 7 p.m., at Evergreen Place, 90 West Avenue, Brockport. All are welcome. For further information, contact Vicky M. at evminer100@gmail.com or 585-964-2081.
•Spencerport Fire District meets June 12, 7 p.m., at Fire Station #1, 175 Lyell Avenue, Spencerport. Open to the public.
School Boards
•Churchville-Chili Board of Education meets Tuesday, June 10, at 139 Fairbanks Road, Churchville. Work Session at 6 p.m. in Professional Development Room #3802. Triple-C Awards & Recognitions at 7 p.m. in the Middle School North Auditorium. Regular business meeting to follow in Administrative Board Room #3808.
•The Spencerport Board of Education will meet on Tuesday, June 10, at 6 p.m. for a Business Meeting. Check the district website for details.
Seniors
•Medicare 101 – Free education session* offered to those turning 65 or who are already Medicare eligible to learn about: eligibility requirements of Medicare; Medicare Parts A, B, C and D; original Medicare costs and benefits; and prescription drug programs, Medigap and Medicare Advantage. It will be held Tuesday, June 24, 6:30 p.m., at the Sweden Clarkson Community Center, 4927 Lake Rd., Brockport. Register by emailing theresas@ maustandleone.com or calling/texting 585-5076316. For accommodations of persons with special needs at meetings, call 585-507-6316 or TTY 711.
*Attendees are under no obligation to enroll in a plan. Not affiliated with or endorsed by any government agency. Theresa Seil is a Licensed Insurance Agent affiliated with Maust & Leone.
Volunteer Opportunities
•Volunteers are needed for the Brockport Arts Festival. Consider being part of the action. Learn more and sign up at https://tinyurl.com/ycx3xehb.
Jennifer
Probst named SkillsUSA Region 1 Advisor of the Year
A local teacher has won a prestigious Advisor of the Year award for SkillsUSA’s Region 1 for her participation in SkillsUSA and career and technical education.
Jennifer Probst is a certified Dental Assisting instructor at Monroe 2-Orleans BOCES Career and Technical Education in Spencerport, where she has transformed the dental program into one of the most advanced in the state. With over 25 years of experience in the dental field as a hygienist, assistant and office manager, she brings unmatched industry insight into her teaching. Her work has earned her numerous honors, including ACTE Region 1 New Teacher of the Year in 2020 and finalist for National New Teacher of the Year in 2021.
Under Probst’s leadership, WEMOCO expanded its dental assisting program from one to two years, providing students with over 200 hours of hands-on work-based learning at more than 60 partner dental offices and labs. This innovation has made WEMOCO the only high school in New York where graduates earn licensed dental assistant credentials recognized by the state’s Office of Professions. Jennifer is also a member of the American Orthodontic Society and the Academy of Laser Dentistry, where she serves on the Safety Committee. Her SkillsUSA chapter has been recognized as a Gold Chapter of Distinction for multiple years and was named a national SkillsUSA Model of Excellence in 2023. “By blend-
Brockport Community Rowing announces 2025 calendar, membership free for first year
Brockport Community Rowing (BCR), a new organization that will operate out of the soon-to-be-finished Village Boathouse on the Erie Canal, is holding a series of public events for its inaugural season and has made membership free for 2025. The season will kick-off on June 13 with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the Boathouse – located at the back of the SUNY Brockport Lot “D” on Holley Street – immediately following a dedication of the new Pedestrian Bridge at 11 a.m. The rest of the 2025 season is as follows:
•June 14: Low Bridge High Water Festival, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Welcome Center, 11 Water Street
•June 15: BCR Open House at the Boathouse, 1 to 3 p.m. at the Village Boathouse
•July 4: Morgan-Manning House Museum Fourth of July Celebration, held on the lawn of SUNY Brockport’s Hartwell Hall on Utica Street (due to ongoing renovations of the MMHM)
•August 9-10: Brockport Arts Festival, Main Street
•August TBD: BCR Learn to Row Day and Program – Further details will be released as part of the state-wide “On the Canals” program.
While membership to BCR is free for the first year, the organization is actively seeking donations of money, time, and talent as it gets started. Particularly, they are in need of volunteers to help construct boat racks, as well as people to assist with web design and accounting services. Visit www.brockportrowing.org and follow BCR on Facebook, or e-mail brockportrowing25@gmail.com to learn more and get involved.
Brockport Community Rowing Inc. is a 501c3 Corporation and authorized to accept charitable donations. The Village Boathouse was constructed with the proceeds of multiple grants and contributions. Membership is open to adults of all levels of experience. The organization aims to develop rowing programs that are fun, healthy and accessible to everyone, and foster an appreciation of the Erie Canal and Western New York environs. Provided information
RMSC offers free admission to active duty military and their families
As part of Blue Star Museums, the RMSC is extending its heartfelt gratitude to those currently serving in the United States Military, and up to five of their family members, by offering free admission to all three of its locations – RMSC Museum & Science Center, RMSC Strasenburgh Planetarium, and RMSC Cumming Nature Center – through Labor Day, September 1, 2025.
Those currently serving in the United States Military – Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, Coast Guard – including Reservists, National Guardsman (regardless of status), U.S. Public Health Commissioned Corps, NOAA Commissioned Corps – and up to five family members are
ing academic knowledge with real-world experience,” she says, “we prepare students to enter their careers confident, capable and ready to lead.” Despite her many accomplishments, Jennifer says her favorite roles are being a wife and a mom to two daughters.
“Jennifer is a SkillsUSA champion with a true passion for helping students develop their talents and leadership,” said Chelle Travis, executive director of SkillsUSA. “She supports quality programming for students built around the SkillsUSA Framework, which prepares them for further education or joining America’s skilled workforce,” she added.
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eligible. A family member of active duty military may include a spouse, child, siblings, aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and grandparents.
All year round, The RMSC offers military veterans a $3 off general admission ticket to the RMSC Museum & Science Center and Strasenburgh Planetarium and free admission at the Cumming Nature Center.
Blue Star Museums is a collaboration among the National Endowment for the Arts, Blue Star Families, the Department of Defense, and participating museums across America. For a list of participating museums and additional information, visit https://www.arts.gov/initiatives/ blue-star-museums. Provided information
SkillsUSA created the Advisor of the Year award to recognize dedicated career and technical education instructors who serve as SkillsUSA advisors. Each state selects a winner, and then a regional winner is selected. The top five regional finalists will be interviewed for SkillsUSA Advisor of the Year on June 24 and the national winner will be announced that night at the Opening Session of the SkillsUSA national conference at State Farm Arena in Atlanta with a crowd of 17,000 people. Region 1 includes these 11 states and the District of Columbia: Maine, Vermont, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland and Washington, D.C.
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Jennifer Probst
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Orleans County accepting new enrollments for its Agricultural District this June
Orleans County is accepting enrollment of additional parcels in its existing, certified agricultural district during the month of June, pursuant to New York State Agricultural and Markets Law. The annual 30-day window is for inclusion of property that consists of predominantly viable agricultural land. During this time period, land may only be added and not removed from County Agricultural District No.1. This opportunity supplements, but does not replace, enrollment in an existing agricultural district during a more comprehensive review process held once every eight years. In 2024, the County Agricultural District No. 1 went through its major eight-year review. The next eight-year anniversary review – the only time during which parcels can be both added and removed – will not occur until 2032. Presently, there are over 120,150 acres in County Agricultural District No. 1.
Requests for inclusion in District No. 1 will be evaluated, in order, by the Orleans County Agriculture and Farmland Protection Board, the Orleans County Legislature, and the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets. To enroll, owners must complete and sign a Letter of Intent for Annual Enrollment form. These are available from the Orleans County Department of Planning and Development or at: https://www.orleanscountyny. gov/departments/planning/county_agricultural_ district.php
Completed forms should be sent by July 1 to: Corey Winters, Director, Orleans County Department of Planning & Development, 14016 Route 31 West, Albion, NY 14411-9382 .
Please note that requesting enrollment during this 30-day time period is not a guarantee that
an owner’s property will be added to Agricultural District No 1. Moreover, it will not automatically qualify your land for a reduced agricultural property tax assessment. For information on obtaining a reduced agricultural property tax assessment, please contact your local assessor. Any qualifying lot must be included entirely rather than partially.
The Hilton Garden Club will hold their annual perennial plant sale on Saturday, June 14, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Hilton Baptist Church, 50 Lake Avenue, Hilton. In addition to a large variety of perennial plants, there will also be vegetable plants, herbs, decorative garden items, garden garage sale items, and an assortment of house plants. Provided information and photo.
Entries sought for Erie Canalway Photo Contest
Treat Dad to breakfast with our very special menu just for him!
HAGE-HOGAN BOYS & GIRLS BASKETBALL CAMP
June 30-July 3, 2025
Summer is the ideal time to improve as a basketball player and athlete. We are committed to assisting you in elevating your game. Our approach focuses on the basic fundamentals of shooting, ball handling, passing, receiving, footwork, defending, cutting and screening in helping you build a solid skill set. During the week our campers have daily instruction, practice, drills, and competitions under the supervision of our highly qualified coaching staff. The coaches will concentrate on solid ball control skills, court sense, execution of fundamentals, quickness, and finishing strong, which are the essentials of the best players. We will strive to build your confidence, work ethic, and develop your passion for the “World’s Greatest Team game.” Come join us and become the best you can be! It will be our pleasure to work with you.
Instructors: Charlie Hage (former Brockport High School Boys Varsity Coach) and Jack Hogan (former Brockport High School Girls Coach).
Camp Begins Monday, June 30
Campers in grades K-2 are to report at 7:45am to Sweden/Clarkson Community Center, Campers in grades 3-12 are to report at 7:30 am to the Brockport Central Middle School to sign in before start time! At this time you will receive your basketball and Hage-Hogan T-shirt! Campers will be broken up into age and fundamentals groups.
43rd Year running and have had over 5,000 campers over the years.
Basketball Camp Grade Divisions
Grades K-2, Location: S/C Gymnasium 8:00-9:15am $45/$50NR
Grades 3-6, Location: Middle School
Gymnasium at Brockport Central 8:00-12:00pm $95/$99NR/2nd Participant $85
Grades 7-12, Location: Middle School
Gymnasium at Brockport Central 8:00-12:00pm $95/$99NR/2nd Participant $85
*Registration Fee Includes T-shirt & Ball
Please make checks payable to TOWN OF SWEDEN
Register In Person or Mail To:
Sweden/Clarkson Community Center 4927 Lake Rd Brockport, NY 14420 (585) 431–0090
With the NYS Canal System now open for its bicentennial year, the Erie Canalway National Heritage Corridor is calling for entries for its annual Erie Canalway Photo Contest. Amateur and professional photographers are invited to submit up to three images that capture the canals’ beauty, vibrancy, and character. Winning photos will be featured in
the 2026 Erie Canalway Calendar. Entries must be postmarked by August 29, 2025.
“We can’t wait to see this momentous bicentennial year through the lens of talented amateur photographers and to showcase the variety of perspectives they capture. The photo contest produces an excellent collection of inspiring images that continue to make our annual calendar a highly sought after publication year after year.” said Bob Radliff, Executive Director of the Erie Canalway National Heritage Corridor. Images will be judged in four contest categories: On the Water, Along the Trail, Canal Celebrations & Communities, and Classic Canal. Judges will select first, second, and third place winning images in each category, as well as 12 honorable mentions. Submitted images must be horizontal format and taken within the Erie Canalway National Heritage Corridor, which spans 524 miles across the full expanse of upstate New York. It encompasses the Erie, Cayuga-Seneca, Oswego, and Champlain canals and their historic alignments, as well as more than 230 canal communities.
Download official contest rules and an entry form at www.eriecanalway.org/get-involved/photocontest.
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Opinion/Comments
New Brockport Village Trustee says she’s been met with cynicism, misinformation and stonewalling
A year ago, I answered the call from friends and neighbors to run for a Village of Brockport trustee seat. Brockport residents were tired of runaway tax bills, crumbling infrastructure and deep-rooted government cronyism that mocked and ridiculed anyone asking questions about village spending, village priorities, village accountability.
One year into the job I can report that my requests for information in order to make sound decisions for village residents have been met with cynicism, delay and misinformation. There’s always a reason: the staff is busy, someone is on vacation, I’m not allowed to have the information, it doesn’t exist, I didn’t ask the right question, the document is being updated and is therefore unavailable ... the list of excuses is exhaustive.
I have been told not to speak during a public board meeting. Can you imagine any elected board member in any governing body anywhere being told not to speak, there is to be no discussion after a mayor’s statement? Only in Brockport. I was told the village would not pay for me to take the training that all elected officials are encouraged to take in order to understand their legal duties and authorities. I have been told I cannot ask department heads directly for information. Only in Brockport
I wasn’t told, as a sitting village trustee, that the village had received a NY Forward Grant until after the photo op was held. When I questioned why
I wasn’t told, the answer was “it was confidential.” I learned that three board members decided not to renew the Brockport Ambulance contract and when I questioned how they could do that without a public board meeting, I was told not renewing a contract was not a decision that required a public vote. Only in Brockport
I am not giving up. The village government has become a beast that serves only the long-term elected officials and their hand-picked appointees. Brockport residents deserve to know how much the boathouse really cost, how much the court costs to operate, what employees’ job duties are and the compensation attached to those duties. We are the government, all of us who live in Brockport, not a select few who shut out the majority of us in order to protect the kingdom they have built. Please do not give up. Come to village board meetings, speak, vote next week. It matters. We don’t have to have the highest taxes in this area. We don’t have to have crumbling sidewalks and sewers. We don’t have to cater to special interests and ignore taxpayer interests. We don’t have to tolerate being stonewalled and held in contempt for asking questions. Not in Brockport
Joanne Bocach
Brockport Village Trustee
Brockport celebrates canal season with Low Bridge High Water festival
festival celebrates the opening of the canal navigation season. This year, it is also commemorates 200 years of the Erie Canal. The event will be held Friday and Saturday, June 13 and 14.
13, with the Pedestrian Loop Bridge Dedication and Boathouse Ribbon Cutting at 11 a.m., at Commissary Park, 308 Holley Street, Brockport. Community members are invited to be a part of Brockport history and join in an aerial photo to commemorate the dedication. Those wishing to take part should plan to arrive on site by 10:30 a.m. and may come by foot, bike, kayak or canoe. Gather on the bridge (or in the canal) for the photo.
Contest entries will debut at the Hart Gallery 27, 27 Market Street, from 5 to 7 p.m. on Friday. All entries will be on display both Friday and Saturday.
The festival continues on Saturday, June 14, with a canalside celebration from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Welcome Center, 11 Water Street. There will be
vendors, community resource tables, cal entertainment will be provided by Elleine, Unaccompanied Minors, The Evokers, and The Cerulean Combo. Also enjoy free mini-kayak sessions with Brockport On the Canals, IBiB Mini-Makerspace boat building with BoB LeSuer, and the 4th Grade Poster Contest Awards presentation. And no festival is complete without some tasty treats. The Lions Club will offer hot dogs and chips while the Kiwanis
The Brockport Museum and Library
munity Museum will lead Historic Guided Tours at 10 a.m. (one mile) and 2 p.m. (two miles). They are free to attend, but tickets are required. Go to www.eventbrite.com and search “walking tour Brockport” to reserve
Join in the celebration on June 13 and 14 in Brockport.
Brockport, A Friendly Place To Live & Shop!
Twenty Brockport High School students competed on Thursday, May 22, in the 33rd Monroe County Envirothon at Ellison Park. Students braved the cold rain and competed alongside high school students from various districts across Monroe County together to compete in five topics that test their environmental knowledge. Topics include wildlife, forestry, aquatics, soil, and a current issue (2025: Roots and Resiliency: Fostering Stewardship in a Canopy of Change). Brockport students then gave a winning presentation on Forest Stewardship. A team of five students, Brenna Green, Delilah Thomas, Kate Sidebotham, Victoria Fedysiv, and Ella Johnson (not pictured), placed second overall out of 18 teams and placed first in the Presentation category. Provided information and photos
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BHS students excel in Monroe County Envirothon
Weeding • Mulch Bush Trimming, etc. Scheduled Monthly Maintenance Available Now Booking for July Hands in the dirt, grown by His grace. 585-967-448
Full-Time Opening. Involves heavy equipment operation and maintenance, general labor work, heavy and light duty tasks. NYS CDL driver’s license is required. Applicants must be able to work all shifts. Applications are available at the Riga Town Hall, 6460 Buffalo Rd., at the Highway Department, 6475 Buffalo Rd. or at www.townofriga.com. Return completed applications to the Town of Riga Highway Department, 6475 Buffalo Road, Churchville, NY 14428
is looking for a NYS certified Code Enforcement Official (CEO) to work part-time, approximately 15-20 hours per week, at $22.00 - $25.00 per hour depending on experience.
Please send your resume to shari@hiltonny.org if you are interested. The Village of Hilton is an equal opportunity employer.
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The following students were named to the 2025 spring dean’s list at Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU), Manchester, New Hampshire:
•Aaron Pehta of Rochester (14624)
•Edith Muniz of Rochester (14624)
•Jay’ana Tisdale of Rochester (14606)
•Allison Tabone of Hilton
•Katelynn Compton of Brockport.
JOBS/PART TIME
HELP WANTED
The Town of Riga seeks candidates for a clerical position for the Town Clerks Office and Assessor’s Office. Part Time (up to 16 hours a week). Excellent administrative, organizational, phone and people skills required. Must be proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel. Must be able to multi-task and be flexible. The Town of Riga is an Equal Opportunity Employer. A copy of the job description/duties is available at the Town Hall. The position will start at $18/hr. Forward resumes to the Town of Riga, 6460 Buffalo Road, Churchville, NY 14428 or by email to townclerk@townofriga. org
Resumes will be received through June 20th, 2025
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The following students were named to the 2025 president’s list at Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU), Manchester, New Hampshire:
•Kaitlyn Stanek of Rochester (14626)
•Edward Reidmiller of Rochester (14624)
• Maverick Greek-Rouse of Rochester (14624)
•Liam Hopkins of Rochester (14624)
•Gabrielle Tilton of Rochester (14624)
•Victoria Pauldine of Rochester (14624)
•Kallysta Roberts of Rochester (14606)
•Christian Parker of Spencerport
•Andrea Sanchez Vargas of Holley
•Kathleen Baker of Hilton
•Emily Goodman of Hilton
•Robin Fitzgerald of Hamlin
•Gloria Terrazas Alvarado of Brockport.
The following students were named to the 2025 dean’s list at Pennsylvania Western University,
•Nick Fede of Hilton, who studies at the Edinboro Campus.
• Anna Smith of Rochester (14626), who studies at the Edinboro Campus.
Theresa Monsees of Spencerport, graduated from Carson-Newman University, Jefferson City, Tennessee at the spring 2025 commencement. She is an educational specialist major.
The following students were named to the spring 2025 dean’s list at Belmont University, Nashville, Tennessee:
•Delaney Carroll of North Chili
•Teagan Dye of North Chili.
The following students were recognized at the commencement ceremony on May 17 at SUNY Potsdam:
•Sharonmarie Bartz of Clarkson, summa cum laude with a bachelor of arts degree in history and philosophy.
•Selena Beller of Rochester, with a master of science in education degree in literacy.
•Mikayla Shipley of North Chili, summa cum laude with a bachelor of science degree in biology and psychology.
Luke Dobles of Spencerport, received the BA in political science from Wilkes University, Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania.
Michael DeBona of North Chili, a sophomore in Mississippi State’s College of Forest Resources studying wildlife, fisheries and aquaculture, was part of the team from the university’s chapter of The Wildlife Society that placed first in Quiz Bowl at the Southeastern Wildlife Conclave.
Cooper Mattice of Churchville, graduated from Clarkson University on May 10, 2025:
The following students were named to the spring 2025 dean’s list at Elmira College:
•Isabella Coletti of Rochester
•Amanda Ellie of Rochester
•Jayden Ogles of Rochester
•Isabella Reuter of Rochester.
Rex Woodfield of North Chili, graduated cum laude from Susquehanna University, Selinsgrove, Pennsylvania with a bachelor of arts in computer science and a bachelor of science in management.
The following students were named to the spring 2025 dean’s list at Cedarville University, Cedarville, Ohio:
•Mary French of Rochester (14624)
•Jonathan Martone of Spencerport
•Aaron Towner of North Chili.
The following students were named to the spring 2025 dean’s honor list at Cedarville University:
•Nicolas Allen of Rochester (14626)
•Jazmine Young of Spencerport.
Abigail Mortimer of Spencerport was named to the dean’s list for the spring 2025 semester at Clarkson University.
Ryan Johnson of Churchville was named to the 2025 spring presidential scholars list at Clarkson University.
Ryan Johnson of Churchville, was named to the spring 2025 dean’s list at Clarkson University.
The following students graduated from Cedarville University in spring 2025 with an undergraduate degree:
•Ella Bode of Hilton
•Jonathan Martone of Spencerport.
Noemie Scalzo of Rochester (14626) was named to the 2025 spring dean’s list at the University of Evansville, Evansville, Indiana.
Elena Carr of Hilton, received her pins at the Nursing Pinning Ceremony on May 16 at Mount Mercy University, Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
Rex Woodfield of North Chili, was named to the 2025 spring dean’s list at Susquehanna University, Selinsgrove, Pennsylvania.
Hannah Eygabroad of Spencerport, was named to the 2025 dean’s list at Olivet Nazarene University, Bourbonnais, Illinois.
The following were named to the spring 2025 dean’s list at Nazareth University:
•Mirabel Lombardi of Rochester (14606)
•Nathan Mann of Hilton
•Christopher Benedict of Brockport
•David Brescia of Spencerport
•Willow Clark of Hamlin
•Morgan LaDue of Hamlin
•Katherine Paulus of Rochester (14624)
•Abbie Lee of Spencerport
•Aaron Uzelmeier of Rochester (14626)
• Andrew Bodensteiner of Rochester (14624)
•Joseph Nettles of Holley
• Alexandra Reardon of Rochester (14626)
•Idalis Torres of Rochester (14606)
•Amanda Inges of North Chili
•Ryan Fitzgerald of Spencerport
•Jessalyn Taylor of Rochester (14624)
•Alexander Bertino of Spencerport
•Nicole McCarthy of Rochester (14626)
•Madden Bates of Hilton
•Adam Reifsteck of Rochester (14624)
•Alessandra Agnello of Rochester (14624)
•Shiana Susa of Rochester (14624)
•Jaina Bell of Rochester (14626)
•Emma Manley of Brockport
•Jason Marchincin of Spencerport
•Ava Basset of Spencerport
•Dalton Rapp of Rochester (14624)
•Aliza DeWolf of Hilton
•Owen Fisk of Rochester (14624)
•Amena Wazir of Rochester (14626)
•Emmeline Hutton of Rochester (14626)
•Gianluca Antonini of Hilton
•Tyana Burroughs of Kendall
•Marissa Hogan of North Chili
•Amya Santana of Rochester (14626)
•Alice Kimbley of Rochester (14626)
•Joseph Weaver of Rochester (14626)
•Denim Powers of North Chili
•Torri Fazio of Rochester (14624)
•Elena Antinarella of Hilton
•Olivia Grome of Brockport
•Maddie Picciotto of Rochester (14626)
•Alec Smith of Hilton
•Kylie Rozzi of Rochester (14624)
•Ava Parkhurst of Hilton
•Venessa Singleton of Rochester (14626)
•Ryan Richardson of Brockport
•Kaitlyn Allen of Rochester (14624)
• Christena Georgiadis of Rochester (14624)
•Olivia Truelson of Rochester (14626)
•Francesca Mezzio of Hilton
•Carli Pauly of Brockport
• Adriana D’Agostino of Rochester (14606)
•Caroline O’Gara of Brockport
•Kailie Regan of Holley
•Emily Berardicurti of Rochester (14624)
•Jenna Hostetler of Spencerport
•Emily Carpenter of Hilton
•Lilliana Buscetto of Rochester (14624)
•Kaila Rivera of Rochester (14624)
•Joscelyn Seiler of Rochester (14626)
•Garcelle Carter of Rochester (14606)
•Caroline Steiger of Hilton.
Legal Notice
Village of Brockport
Village of Brockport Election
Tuesday, June 17, 2025
Noon-9pm
Location: 49 State St., Village Court
Positions to be elected:
Mayor (1) – four-year term
Trustee (2) – four-year term
Erica L. Linden Village Manager/Clerk
Notice of Formation
Notice of Formation of Finch Holdings, LLC.
Articles of Organization filed with the New York Department of State on 5/21/2025. Its office is located in Genesee County. The Secretary of State has been designated as agent upon whom process against the Company may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to: 9 Leah Lane, N. Chili, NY 14514. The purpose of the Company is any lawful activity.
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Town of Sweden Public Hearing Local Law
LEGAL NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Town Board of the Town of Sweden will hold a public Hearing at the Town Hall, 18 State Street, Brockport, New York, in said Town on Tuesday, June 24, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. to hear all persons for or against the adoption of a Local LawAmending Sweden Town Code Chapter 55 (Assemblies, Public).
The proposed text is available in the office of the Town Clerk during regular business hours and can be found on the Town’s website - www.townofsweden.org
BY ORDER OF THE SWEDEN TOWN BOARD
Town of Sweden, Monroe County, Karen M. Sweeting, Town Clerk
Legal Notice
Town of Hamlin Hamlin Zoning Board of Appeals
Public Hearings
Please be advised that the Hamlin Zoning Board of Appeals will hold Public Hearings at the Hamlin Town Hall located at 1658 Lake Road, Hamlin on Monday, June 16, 2025 after 7:00 p.m. with on-site inspections by the board beginning after 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, June 14, 2025 for the following:
PUBLIC HEARING AREA VARIANCE
JEFFREY BLAIR 7866 NEWCO DRIVE
Application of Jeffrey Blair, owner, Jeffrey Blair, seeking a variance to install a deck on the front waterside portion of the yard. He is proposing a 28’ by 8’ ( 224 sq ft ) deck with an 8’ x 8’ L-shaped extension ( 64 sq ft ). There is a required 35- foot setback from the lake. The dwelling to the ero-
sion control barrier is 13.25 feet. This would require a 21.75- foot variance. This location is not in the CEHA Area.
There is also a detached framed garage on the property and a detached deck also on the property. There is only one accessory structure allowed in the S/R Zoning District. A variance would be required to have more than 1 accessory structure on the property.
PUBLIC HEARING AREA VARIANCE
STEVE RUTHERFORD
305 LAKE ROAD EAST FORK
Application of Steve Rutherford, owner, Steve Rutherford, seeking a variance to have ducks on the property located at 305 Lake Road East Fork. Per Town Code 520-41B(1)[2][a][iv] poultry other than chickens and hens are only allowed on lots of 5 acres. This is in the R-VL Zoning District. Tax account# 006.04-1-3.
June 16, 2025
Norman Baase - Chairperson Zoning Board of Appeals
Sports & Recreation
Outdoor Track & Field Section V Champions
The Outdoor Track & Field Section V championships were held last weekend and several westside athletes topped the podiums.
Class A
•Girls 200 Dash – Jayda Solomon, Spencerport, 24.96
•Boys 3200 Run – Rahlin Finch, Churchville-Chili, 9:38.24
Class B1
•Boys 110 Hurdles – Will Hawken, Brockport, 14.40
•Girls 100 Dash – Stella Riley, Brockport, 12.28
•Girls 400 Dash – Stella Riley, Brockport, 58.63
•Girls 400 Hurdles – Stella Riley, Brockport, 1:09.91
•Girls 4x400 Relay – Molly McJury, Mia Rugari, Ella Pentz, and Stella Riley, Brockport, 4:12.79
•Girls Outdoor Pentathalon –
Tyler Harris, Brockport, 2660 points
•Boys Outdoor Pentathalon –
Tyler Judd, Brockport, 3035 points
•Boys 110 Hurdles – Colin Rea,
•Boys 3000 Steeplechase – Evan Phillips, Byron-Bergen, 10:04.02
•Girls Long Jump – Meghan Muscarella, Byron-Bergen, 17’ 2.5”
•Girls Discus – Lea Donofrio, Byron-Bergen, 109’ 11”
•Girls Triple Jump – Meghan Muscarella, Byron-Bergen, 35’ 0.5”
Class C3
•Boys Long Jump – Brandon Barrett, Kendall, 20’ 10.5”
Photos from X: @Ranger_Sports, @BrockportTrack, @Coach_Chris21, and @DrieselMark.
Holley’s Jewell-Smith to wrestle at SUNY Brockport
nior Hunter Jewell-Smith signed his letter of intent to continue his wrestling career at the collegiate level. He will attend SUNY Brockport where he plans to study Criminal Justice. Hunter has been a part of Holley’s wrestling program for the past three years. He was a team captain and three-time Genesee Region All-Star. Hunter wrestled in the 285 lb. weight class where he achieved 99 career wins over the course of three seasons and captured the Section V Class D2 Sectional Championship Title in 2024. He also competed in the state tournament in 2024, the first Holley wrestler
inspiring,” said Holley-Kendall wrestling coach James Mapes. “He came close to 100 wins and secured his welldeserved spot at the state tournament in the 2023-24 season. I have no doubt he will bring that same passion and commitment to SUNY Brockport and continue to excel both on and off the mat.”
“Hunter has come a long way,” said Holley-Kendall assistant wrestling coach and former Holley wrestler Kacee Sauer. “I am proud to call him one of my wrestlers and I feel extremely lucky to have been a part of his journey. I am so proud of the young man and wrestler he has become, and
Kendall wins second Section V baseball championship
by Warren Kozireski
Using a familiar formula, the top-seeded Kendall Eagles rode starting pitcher Gavin Bruan’s five-hitter to shut out Genesee Valley-Belfast 6-0 and win the Class C2 Section V baseball title. It marks their second baseball championship in school history, their tenth shutout of the season, and extended their winning streak to 15 games.
“It feels amazing; we’ve been working for this our whole lives,” said junior shortstop Vince D’Agostino. “We had energy, then we got shut down but then today…just kept the same energy and helped us keep rolling.”
“It feels really good; it’s crazy, surreal,” tournament Most Valuable Player Braun said.
Kendall earned the number one seed via their 19-1 regular season with their only blemish a 2-1 loss to Livonia in late April. They outscored their opponents 206-33 during the regular season and 20-2 in the postseason as they advance to the state tournament.
In the title game, the Eagles took advantage of several errors to plate four runs in the first inning – two on a double by junior Nic Cole. They added another at Dwyer Stadium in Batavia in the second inning when junior center fielder Mike Colucci was hit by a pitch, stole second, and later scored on an RBI single from sophomore first baseman Charlie D’Agostino to bring the lead to 5-0.
Then rain forced the game to be suspended and picked up one day later on a turf field at Livonia High School.
The Eagles scored a sixth run as junior second baseman Jonathan Conte led off the fourth inning with an infield single, stole second, and scored on an error by the GV-B shortstop.
Hayley Rowley (sister), and James Mapes
Meanwhile Braun was mowing down hitters – ten strikeouts in all – and working out of trouble when he needed to with two runners in scoring position in the fifth and another in the seventh. It was the first
“Just focused on every pitch, made sure I was throwing strikes and my team could make the plays, and we got it done,” Braun said. “I’ve always been able to pitch well in high-stress situations and bad weather conditions, so it wasn’t really too bad for me.”
The Eagles had only two seniors on the roster in Braun and starting catcher Colby Hughes.
“We haven’t had a team that was one-throughtwelve, one-through-fifteen and have JV players come up and take roles; we’ve never had this before,” Kendall head coach Tige Noni said. “We’ve had some really good players but not surrounded by the rest, and this is the formula for success.
“At the beginning of the year, I told them they were the best team all-in on paper and I told them on the first day of practice, ‘You haven’t done anything yet.’ You have to got out and prove it, and they did.”
Kendall went on to defeat Geneseo 5-4 in the Class C state qualifier on June 3 and is set to face Section VI champion Gowanda in the Class C Far West Regional on June 7.
The Eagles following their Section V championship win over Genesee Valley-Belfast. Photo by Warren Kozireski.
Pitcher Gavin Braun (left) was named tournament MVP. Photo by Warren Kozireski.
Kendall’s Jonathan Esposito was named Genesee Region Player of the Year for tennis. Photo from @DrieselMark on X.
Two Kendall softball players recently earned Genesee Region Player of the Week honors. Freshman first baseman Teagan Shaw (left) went six for eight at the plate with four singles, two doubles, one walk, one hit by pitch, one stolen base, and five runs batted in. Defensively, she had 16 put outs. Freshman shortstop Isabella D’Agostino (right) went six for 10 at the plate with five singles, one double, five stolen bases, and four runs batted in. Defensively, she had five putouts and six assists. Photos from @DrieselMark on X.
Hunter Jewell-Smith (center) at his signing with (l-r) Kacee Sauer (coach), Denise Jewell (mother),
(coach).
Jayda Solomon Rahlin Finch
Tyler JuddStella Riley
Brandon Barrett
Fathers Day at the transportation museum
Dads and granddads are in for a special treat at the New York Museum of Transportation this Fathers Day, June 15. They’ll be admitted free when accompanied by a youth age 3–12. Trolley rides will be operating through scenic countryside, recreating the interurban trolley era of a century ago. The museum’s vintage trolley departs at 11:30 a.m., 12:30, 1:30, 2:30 and 3:30 p.m., and no reservations are required.
The full museum experience includes a huge model railroad, the Midtown Plaza Monorail, trol-
ley cars, steam locomotive, buses, fire engine, horse drawn vehicles and numerous exhibits of transportation history. Admission includes the trolley ride and is $12 for adults, $10 for seniors 65+, and $6 for youths age 3–12.
Open 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Sundays only, the museum is located at 6393 East River Road in Rush, one mile north of Rt. 251 (Exit 11 from I-390). For information, visit www.nymtmuseum.org or call 585-533-1113.
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by Kristina Gabalski
Growing asparagus in your home garden
by Kristina Gabalski
Late spring is the season for local asparagus, and you can grow this perennial vegetable in your own garden. It takes some patience and effort to get an asparagus patch going, but once you do, the plants can live for 15 to 20 years.
University of Minnesota Extension says the edible parts of the asparagus plant are the spears, or stems of the plant. They grow from underground buds at the base of the root system and the buds and roots together are called “crowns.” Spears are harvested for no more than six to eight weeks from late May into early June. After that, spears are left to develop and grow leaves which are called ferns. The fern is an important part of the plant because it helps to store energy for next year’s spear production. Ferns should be cared for after harvest to keep the plant healthy and strong. The ferns can be attractive and you might consider this vegetable for edible landscaping.
Asparagus is a delicious perennial vegetable that can be grown in the home garden.
University of Minnesota Extension says that asparagus needs well-drained soil and pH levels between 6.5 and 7.0. The plant will not do well in soggy areas or acidic soils. Asparagus also needs at least eight hours of sun daily and loose, deep soil is preferred.
Plan well ahead of starting an asparagus patch. At least a year in advance, have the soil tested and add the recommended fertilizer and amendments based on the soil test results.
You can start asparagus from seed, but it will take at least three years before you are able to harvest, and you should start seed in a special “nursery” area created in your garden. Most asparagus is started from purchased one-year-old crowns.
Asparagus is dioecious, meaning there are both female and male plants. Male plants are preferred
because they tend to have more vigor and produce more shoots in the spring. Look for male plants with a resistance to asparagus diseases. Penn State University Extension recommends Jersey varieties developed by Rutgers University as well as Millennium.
When your garden area is ready, prepare a bed four feet wide and remove all weeds and their roots, Penn State says. Weeds can be a problem with asparagus. Be sure to stay on top of weeds, removing them by hand and mulching to help prevent their growth.
Plant crowns two to four weeks before the last average frost date. Dig a trench six inches deep and twelve inches wide. Penn State says you should soak the crowns in water for about 20 minutes before planting and lay them 18 to 24 inches apart in the trench. Cover with two to three inches of soil. After plants emerge, you can add more soil. Continue to add soil as plants grow and until the trench is filled in. Mulching helps to keep soil moist and suppress weeds.
The first two years, water the bed on a regular basis, but do not let it get saturated. Fertilize in the spring by top dressing with fertilizer or manure according to the soil test. Penn State says in the fall after foliage dies back, cut it back to about an inch above the soil and lay foliage over the bed for winter protection. Remove in the spring to prevent spread of disease. Add mulch again in the spring and keep an eye out for disease and insect damage. Keep the asparagus bed well-weeded.
Do not harvest any spears the first year to let the crowns become strong and established. The second year, you can harvest for a couple of weeks. By the third year, you can harvest for six to eight weeks. Snap off shoots six to eight inches in length just above the ground level.
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Hawley slams Majority for dairy farm proposal
Assemblyman Steve Hawley (R,C-Batavia) stood in support with his colleagues at the state Capitol on June 4 to denounce a new proposal from the Majority that would place a ceiling on the number of cows allowed on New York dairy farms (A.6928).
This initiative would prevent the Department of Environmental Conservation from giving any permits for new or expanding dairy operations that exceed 700 cows. While the Majority claims this policy will help improve environmental conditions, Hawley believes this bill will put an unnecessary burden on local farms and hurt our state’s agriculture industry.
Over the last 25 years, New York has seen a dramatic decline in the number of dairy farms across the state. From 1997 to 2022, the number of dairy operations decreased from 9,300 to roughly 3,000. This decline has picked up substantially in recent years as the dairy industry has struggled to turn
a profit and keep up with operating costs. Hawley is adamant that this proposal will only accelerate this trend and push more dairy farmers out of business.
“While small-scale dairy farms are struggling to make ends meet, members of the Majority who have never stepped foot on a farming operation are trying to regulate them out of business,” said Hawley. “As a former farmer myself, the assertion that our local farms are destroying our environment is completely ridiculous. Working families across our state rely on our dairy farms for their basic necessities, and this proposal will only bring up costs and reduce availability. We cannot allow this out-of-touch proposal to hurt our rural communities, and I will continue to stand with my colleagues in the state Assembly to ensure this initiative is shut down once and for
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Hilton Apple Fest Committee receives Citizens of the Year Award
from the past years. It will be on display in the
The Hilton Apple Fest Committee has won the Village of Hilton Citizens of the Year Award. They were recognized on May 19 for their commitment, hard work, and dedication. They were presented with a Citizens of the Year plaque, which is proudly on display in the Apple Fest room. Committee members pictured are (l-r) Joe Lee, Linda Viney, Shannon Zableny, Jeff Hand, Maureen Spindler, Matt Ulakovic, Debbie Buckhout, Craig McNair, Alyssa Pino, Eric Mansfield, Kayla Dengler, Karmen Penders, and Lydia Birr. Absent from picture are Bill Nielson and Jane Twichell. The quilt was made by Tammy Engle from sweatshirt logos
Parma Public Library this fall. Provided information and photo.