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LEROYAN ROHL TOPS BATAVIAN WOLFF FOR TOURNEY TITLE

By Mike Pettinella
Feb 18, 2024, 9:49am

Tournament director Mark Brown, left, congratulates Tom Rohl, champion, and John
Wolff, runner-up, following the "Super Bowl" handicap singles event at Mancuso
Bowling Center. Submitted photo.

LeRoyan Tom Rohl defeated Batavian John Wolff, 210-203, in a battle of
left-handers to win the “Super Bowl” handicap singles tournament at Mancuso
Bowling Center in Batavia.

Rohl, 50, earned $500 while Wolff, 83 years young, took home $300 for their
efforts in the event, which drew 43 entries last weekend.

Based on his 212 average, Rohl received three pins handicap and just managed to
sneak past Wolff, who received 44 pins based on his 171 average.

Rohl downed Rich Wagner of Batavia, another lefty, while Wolff topped Rick
Underhill of Batavia in the semifinals. Wagner and Underhill won $160 each.

Quarterfinalists were Brandon Luce of Oakfield (the high qualifier), Selena
McJury of Batavia, Sam Oddo of Batavia and Austin Hawker of Geneseo. They won
$120 apiece.


BARN FIRE IN DARIEN SATURDAY NIGHT

By Joanne Beck
Feb 17, 2024, 9:00pm

There is a fully engaged barn fire reportedly about 50 feet from the home at
10203 Alleghany Rd., Darien, shortly before 9 p.m. Saturday, according to
Genesee County Sheriff's dispatch.

Everyone in the home was being evacuated as of 9 p.m., and a fire tanker from
Alexander and crews from Corfu Volunteer Fire Department had been called out. 


BATAVIA STUDENTS AND STAFF TAKE THE 'POLAR PLUNGE' FOR A GOOD CAUSE

By Joanne Beck
Feb 17, 2024, 6:00pm

More than 100 people get ready for a cold spray as part of this week's 2024
Polar Plunge Friday at John Kennedy Intermediate School in Batavia.
Photo by Steve Ognibene

City of Batavia firefighters are on hand Friday for the dozens of soaking wet
people standing outside in the frigid weather at John Kennedy Intermediate
School, but it wasn’t due to any unfortunate emergency, school counselor and
event Co-Chairman Eric Knapp says.

Quite the contrary, those brave souls were part of what’s become a traditional
gathering of Batavia City School, fire department, business and community
representatives for a yearly fundraiser to benefit Special Olympics of Western
New York.

This event has been so successful, the Special Olympics organization recognized
organizers this year with a plaque.

“We are the number one leading school district and we received what was called
the Cool School Award for raising the most money. So they're going to present us
with a plaque for this year. I'm not sure if we're going to be number one for
this year. But last year, we were number one. I think we're going to be a strong
number two, which is still pretty good,” Knapp said during the event surrounded
by some 150 participants, organizers and supporters. “I’m a school counselor for
John Kennedy School, and it's just to get the whole idea of helping people in
your community. And it’s also bringing attention to the Special Olympics and the
athletes and all the gifts that they have. So bringing awareness to diverse
people … it's just the coolest thing to help other people, especially the
Special Olympics population.”

The coolest thing? He can say that again: “it’s literally going to be the
coolest thing, when it’s like 10-degrees,” he said. “We are all together, some
will get wet, some will not get wet, it’s pretty cold.”

Organizations included the fire department and its union, the school’s Varsity
football team, Batavia Middle School Honor Society, JK’s fourth grade mentors,
New York State Troopers, Batavia Police Department, the district’s students and
staff and Jersey Mike’s.

Eric’s wife Krista, a second grade teacher, first began doing a polar plunge at
Lake Ontario for Special Olympics before the pandemic hit, and then she and her
husband brought the idea of a polar spray to Batavia to continue with the
fundraising, he said.

Successful? You bet. They raised $10,000 last year and surpassed that with a
total of $10,060 this year. Polar Plunge is the organization’s largest
fundraiser for New York State, Senior Director for Development Kelley Ligozio
said. When the pandemic and shutdowns happened, the Knapp couple and fellow
organizers “wanted to build some spirit amongst our administrators and our
students because COVID was really hard on everybody,” she said. 

 “And it's resulted in now 150 people here today to raise money to support
people with intellectual differences, from our young athletes to our unified
program in the schools, to our traditional competition,” Ligozio said. “The
money that we're raising today, and what we raise across the state, goes back
into the communities that we serve, and we serve over 3,500 athletes across the
greater Rochester area. It is amazing."

To view or purchase photos, click here.

Photos by Steve Ognibene


John Kennedy Principal Paul Kesler and daughter prepare for the plunge.
Photo by Steve Ognibene

Students from John Kennedy School prepare for the 'polar plunge.'
Photo by Steve Ognibene

Participants bravely walk through the water spray.
Photo by Steve Ognibene

John Kennedy School Counselor and Event Co-Chairman Eric Knapp with a fellow
polar-plunger.
Photo by Steve Ognibene

City of Batavia Fire Department staff eagerly wait for the signal to begin
spraying.
Photo by Steve Ognibene

Batavia City School's Varsity Football team commemorates the event.
Photo by Steve Ognibene

Eric and Krista Knapp, BCSD school educators and co-chairs of the annual event.
Photo by Steve Ognibene


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BYRON-BERGEN MAKES CULTURAL CONNECTIONS DURING BLACK HISTORY MONTH

By Press Release
Feb 17, 2024, 1:55pm

Students participating in “living wax museum” 
by Gretchen Spittler.

Press Release:

> On Friday, Feb. 9, the Byron-Bergen Jr. High School took part in Cultural
> Connection Day. This program included special guests Kelvin “KD” Jackson,
> Executive Chef at Locals Only in Rochester, Bryan Redmond, neuroscientist and
> MD PhD candidate at the University of Rochester School of Medicine and
> Dentistry, and a “living wax museum” of Jr. High School students presenting
> research projects on prominent people of color. 
> 
> The day kicked off with a drum circle performance featuring student musicians
> led by High School Band Director Kevin Bleiler followed by opening remarks
> from 6th Grade Teacher and Cultural Connection Day organizer Alyson Tardy.
> 
> “Representation is important,” said Tardy. “Listen to the stories that your
> peers are sharing, that our guests are sharing, and find a way to connect to
> them.”
> 
> Jackson’s presentation included a cooking demonstration. While showing the
> students how to repurpose leftovers into healthy after-school snacks, Jackson
> reflected on his professional culinary journey. “I have dealt with racism.
> I’ve been overlooked and not taken seriously. Everything I had to do I had to
> do it a thousand times harder or better.” 
> 
> Having met his goal of becoming an executive chef, Jackson now has his sights
> set on owning his own restaurant and providing opportunities for the next
> generation. 
> 
> “I hope to inspire anyone who wants to be a chef, or even just wants to have a
> cookout, I’m there. Everything I’ve learned, I’ve tried to teach someone else
> and give back.”
> 
> Redmond’s future is in neuroscience, but his roots are in social activism. His
> original career goal was to become a lawyer and he pivoted in college to
> medicine. Redmond asked the students to participate in a lively activity while
> breathing through a drinking straw. “How do you feel? Tired? Now imagine the
> straw is filled with water. This is what an asthma attack can feel like.” 
> 
> The students discussed the biology of asthma and learned associated vocabulary
> such as inflammation and mucus. Redmond explained the importance of knowing
> the vocabulary to understand a topic. The group then discussed the terms
> diversity, equity, and cultural disparity in healthcare. 
> 
> “Only 5 percent of physicians are Black or African American and I want to
> change that. I’m going to practice medicine, but I’m also thinking, what else
> am I going to be? How else am I going to make an impact?”
> 
> Junior High School students had the option of participating in a “living wax
> museum”. 
> 
> Participants researched a prominent person of color and created a short
> presentation. When viewers pressed a button on the table, the participants
> would “come to life” as their research subject and deliver a monologue in the
> first person. Some students also dressed up like their subject. Wax museum
> subjects included Rosa Parks, Louis Armstrong, and James Earl Jones. 
> 
> “This was an important day for our students,” said Byron-Bergen High School
> Principal Paul Hazard. “Our guests made connections with our students on many
> levels. We couldn’t be more grateful for their time, expertise, and
> storytelling. Not only are Mr. Jackson and Mr. Redmond incredible role models
> for our student body, but also inspired students and staff alike.” 
> 
> Cultural Connections Day is part of the Byron-Bergen Black History Month
> celebrations and aligns with 6th, 7th, and 8th-grade curriculum.


Locals Only Executive Chef Kelvin Jackson demonstrates cooking techniques
by Gretchen Spittler.

Presentation of Africa-style drumming
by Gretchen Spittler.

URMC MD and Ph.D. candidate Bryan Redmond eats lunch with students after his
presentation on healthcare disparities
by Gretchen Spittler.

Wax museum participant presents James Earl Jones
by Gretchen Spittler.


HAWLEY SAYS HOCHUL'S PROPOSED CUTS TO LOCAL ROADS AND BRIDGES 'LACKS OF
UNDERSTANDING OF BASIC ECONOMICS'

By Press Release
Feb 17, 2024, 1:49pm

Press Release:

> Assemblyman Steve Hawley (R, C - Batavia) recently criticized Gov. Hochul’s
> proposed cuts to local roads and bridges in her 2024-25 Executive Budget
> proposal. 
> 
> Hawley is joined by his Republican colleagues in the Senate and Assembly in
> his opposition to Hochul’s proposed $60 million cut for the Consolidated
> Highway Improvement Program (CHIPS), the state’s main source of funding for
> repair and maintenance of local roads, bridges, and culverts. 
> 
> For local communities, taxpayers, and motorists, CHIPS is essential to
> maintaining safe road conditions and using tax dollars as efficiently as
> possible. The group also criticized Hochul for failing to be fair and partial
> in her priorities for upstate and downstate infrastructure. 
> 
> Hawley and his colleagues are calling on the governor to restore the $60
> million cut to CHIPS base aid and increase the CHIPS base funding level by
> $200 million to a total of $798.1 million.
> 
> Since 2013, Assemblyman Hawley has worked closely with local transportation
> advocates on the “Local Roads Are Essential” advocacy campaign. The campaign
> is sponsored by the New York State County Highway Superintendents Association
> (NYSCHSA) and the New York State Association of Town Superintendents of
> Highways, Inc. (NYSAOTSOH) and brings hundreds of advocates to Albany each
> year to support local infrastructure. Hawley will also be meeting with local
> County, Town and Village Highway Superintendents on Friday, Feb 23rd to
> discuss these proposed cuts. Hawley hopes this initiative will bring
> meaningful change and provide much-needed funding for local roads and bridges.
> 
> “The proposed cuts to funding for local roads and bridges shows a complete
> lack of understanding of basic economics,” said Hawley. “While the price to
> pave, maintain and upkeep infrastructure is rising, localities are not given
> the funding they need year after year. The Majority’s politically driven
> spending is now burdening upstate communities with less aid for schools and
> now unreasonable cuts for their roads and bridges all to make an impossible
> attempt to balance an already bloated budget. Prosperity for New Yorkers
> begins at the local level. If the governor wants to reverse the trend of
> record-high outmigration, that starts with taking care of local infrastructure
> instead of turning a blind eye to the needs of upstate communities.”


BATAVIA ALPINE SKI TEAM SECTIONAL RESULTS FROM SWAIN RESORT

By Staff Writer
Feb 17, 2024, 1:29pm

Gunner Pietrzykowski, Ethan Bradley, Nolan Radley, and Ben Stone
Submitted Photo.

Submitted by Coach Matt Holman

On Tuesday, the Batavia Boys Alpine Ski team found a mixed bag of weather and
conditions at Swain Resort. 

The warmer temperatures over the weekend led to a sugary snow, easily pushed
away by each skier leading to a hard service with large banks of soft light
snow. The morning sun turned to afternoon clouds and light snow of giant
picturesque snowflakes.

The boys came in sixth place out of 11 teams in the competition.

Freezing overnight conditions left the race course in great condition for the
girls on Wednesday. 

The soft snow from the day before was much more solid and the girl skiers did
not have to worry about snow piles of any kind. The day was perfect for
ski racing, with bluebird skies minimal cloud coverage, and the bright spring
sun.

The girls, competing with an incomplete team, came in eighth place out of 11
teams.


Abby Bestine and Lily Wagner
Submitted Photo.

Lily Wagner
Submitted Photo.

Abby Bestine
Submitted Photo.

Ben Stone
Submitted Photo.

Ethan Bradley
Submitted Photo.

Nolan Radley
Submitted Photo.

Gunner Pietrzykowski
Submitted Photo.

 


LAW AND ORDER: BLISS MAN ACCUSED OF ATTACKING A COP IN ER

By Howard B. Owens
Feb 17, 2024, 7:30am

Dylan Jordan

Dylan T. Jordan, 22, of Bliss, was arrested on a warrant on Jan. 29.  The arrest
stems from an incident reported on Jan. 15. Jordan is accused of engaging in a
fight with police officers in the emergency room at UMMC. Jordan allegedly
placed an officer in a headlock and attempted to strangle him. Jordan was
charged with attempted assault 2nd, attempted strangulation 2nd, criminal
obstruction of breathing, obstructing governmental administration 2nd, and
harassment 2nd. Jordan was arraigned in City Court and released under
supervision.

Edmund Sobresky, 54, of North Street, Batavia, is charged with DWI/Drugs. Mathew
Parker, 34, of Batavia, is charged with criminal possession of a controlled
substance 3rd and criminal possession of a controlled substance 4th. Katelyn
Jimenez, 30, of Eagle Street, Medina, is charged with criminal possession of a
controlled substance 3rd, criminal possession of a controlled substance 4th, and
criminal impersonation. Deputies conducted a traffic stop at 1:30 a.m. on Feb. 8
at Route 33 and Route 5, Batavia. Deputies determined that Sobresky appeared to
be driving while under the influence of drugs. During the traffic stop, found
the occupants of the vehicle were allegedly in possession of a large quantity of
narcotics, enough to lead to accusations of dealing drugs.  Jimenez is also
accused of providing deputies with a false name. All were held pending
arraignment.

Tajhenne T. Walker, 28, of Buffalo, and Ericka K. McBride, 34, of Buffalo, are
charged with grand larceny 4th, possession of burglar tools, and conspiracy 6th.
Walker and McBride are accused of stealing merchandise from Ulta Beauty on
Veterans Memorial Drive, Batavia, at 7:28 p.m. on Feb. 3rd. They were released
on appearance tickets.

Danny D. Williams, 35, of Batavia, is charged with criminal contempt 1st.
 Williams is accused of violating an order of protection on Jan. 28. He was
arraigned in City Court and ordered held. 

Olivia J. Patten, 26, of Oakfield, was arrested on Feb. 1 on a warrant issued by
City Court. Patten was initially charged on Nov. 1 with aggravated unlicensed
operation of a motor vehicle 3rd. She was accused of driving with a suspended
license. A warrant was issued after she failed to appear in court. Patten was
arraigned in City Court, where the case was settled.

Scott D. Murray, 38, is charged with criminal contempt. 2nd. Murray is accused
of violating an order of protection on Jan. 31 by making contact with a
protected party while at the Genesee County Courthouse. He was arraigned in City
Court and jailed.

Jeanna M. Hattaway, 37, of Batavia, was arrested on Jan. 30 on a warrant issued
by City Court. Hattaway was initially charged on Dec. 13 with criminal
possession of a controlled substance 7th in connection to an incident reported
in April, 2023. A warrant was issued after Hattaway failed to appear in court.
Hattaway was arraigned in City Court and released under supervision.

Adrienne S. Bechtold, 28, of Batavia is charged with criminal possession of a
controlled substance 7th and criminal use of drug paraphernalia 2nd. Bechtold
was allegedly found in possession of narcotics and drug paraphernalia after
police responded to a report on Jan. 27 of a suspicious vehicle on East Main
Street, Batavia. She was issued an appearance ticket.

John A. Cabrera, Sr., 56, of Batavia, is charged with petit larceny. Cabrera is
accused of stealing merchandise from Kwik Fill on Jackson Street, Batavia, on
Jan. 26. He was issued an appearance ticket.

James W. Zurek, 20, of Batavia, was arrested on Jan. 29 on two warrants. The
first warrant stems from an incident in August 2022 when Zurek was charged with
strangulation 2nd, assault 3rd, and petit larceny after a disturbance on Cedar
Street. The second warrant charged Zurek with bail jumping 3rd. He was arraigned
in City Court and released under supervision.

Andrew William Taylor, 36, of West Main Street, Batavia, is charged with petit
larceny. Taylor is accused of stealing $39.97 worth of merchandise from Walmart
at 1:07 p.m. on Feb. 2. Taylor was released on an appearance ticket.

Richard Wayne Rumble Jr., 39, of Scribner Road, Pembroke, is charged with DWI,
driving with a BAC of .08 or greater, aggravated unlicensed operation 1st,
unlicensed operator, and drinking alcohol in a motor vehicle. At 12:27 a.m. on
Jan. 16, a caller reported a vehicle swerving into oncoming traffic on Route 5
in Pembroke. The caller followed the vehicle to Crosby's in East Pembroke and
stayed on scene until Deputy Carlos Ortiz Speed and Deputy Ryan Mullen arrived.
 The deputies reportedly found a driver asleep behind the wheel of the pickup
truck. Rumble was released on appearance tickets.

Philip Stewart Mayberry, 52, of South Geddes Street, Syracuse, is charged with
criminal possession of a controlled substance 7th and criminal use of drug
paraphernalia 2nd.  Mayberry was arrested following an investigation into an
incident at 8250 Park Road, Batavia, at 11:47 a.m. on Jan. 22. Mayberry was
released on an appearance ticket. Also charged, Shandell Marie Lissow, 35, of
Allen Road, Albion.

Ashton Lea Mohney, 33, of Ross Street, Batavia, is charged with promoting
dangerous contraband in prison 1st. Mohney was arrested in connection with an
incident reported a 8:15 a.m. on Feb. 5.  The incident was investigated by
Deputy James Stack. Mohney was arraigned in City Court and ordered held. No
further details were released.

Jacob William Patterson, 28, of East Main Street, Batavia, is charged with
criminal possession of controlled substance 7th and criminal use of drug
paraphernalia 2nd. Patterson was arrested during a check-the-welfare call at a
hotel on Park Road at 11:30 p.m. on Feb. 6. He was held pending arraignment.

Jacob William Patterson, 28, of East Main Street Road, Batavia, is charged with
introducing prison contraband 1st. Patterson was arrested in connection with an
incident at the Best Western Hotel in Batavia and transported to the Genesee
County Jail. He is accused of bringing dangerous prison contraband into the
jail. He was held pending arraignment.

Mary Ann Virgilio, 48, of State Street Road, Batavia, is charged with criminal
tampering 3rd. Virgilio is accused of entering a residence on State Street Road,
Batavia, at 4 p.m. on Feb. 1, and then denying the resident of the property
access to the home by locking an internal screen door. Virgilio was issued an
appearance ticket.

Austin Chase Durham, 28, of Dewey Avenue, Batavia, is charged with aggravated
harassment 2nd. Durham is accused of repeatedly sending text messages on Feb. 6
to another person with the "intent to harass, annoy, or alarm, with no
legitimate communication," after being warned by a police officer to cease
communication with the person. Durham was ordered held pending arraignment.

Thomas Matthew Gang, 43, of Alleghany Road, Alabama, is charged with DWI and
driving with a BAC of .18 or greater.  Gang was stopped at 5:03 p.m. on Feb. 5
on Roberts Road, Alabama by Deputy Nicholas Chamoun. He was issued an appearance
ticket.

Kristan Rae Aquino, 40, of Maple Street, Batavia, is charged with criminal
mischief 4th. Aquino is accused of intentionally damaging a bed inside the
Genesee County Jail at 4:46 a.m. on Dec. 3. Aquino was arrested on Feb. 6 and
issued an appearance ticket.

Jeanna Marie Hathaway, 37, of Liberty Street, Batavia, is charged with criminal
possession of a controlled substance 7th and aggravated unlicensed operation
3rd. Hathaway was stopped at 1:20 p.m. on Feb. 9 on South Main Street, Elba, by
Deputy Jacob Kipler. She was allegedly found in possession of methamphetamine.
Hathaway was processed at the Genesee County Jail and released on an appearance
ticket.

Jeanna Marie Hathaway, 37, of Bank Street, Batavia, is charged with petit
larceny. Hathaway is accused of stealing merchandise from Ulta Beauty at 3 p.m.
on Jan. 30. She was released on an appearance ticket.

Stephanie Marie Hockenberry, 36, of Thomas Avenue, Batavia, is charged with DWI,
driving with a BAC of .18 or greater, aggravated unlicensed operation 3rd,
driving on a suspended registration, and no motor vehicle insurance. Hockenberry
was stopped at 8:07 p.m. on Feb. 9, on Route 33, Stafford, by Deputy Jacob
Kipler. Hockenberry was issued an appearance ticket.

Luis Alexis Harloff, 41, of Oak Orchard Road, Elba, is charged with DWI, driving
with a BAC of .08 or greater, and unlicensed driver. Harloff was stopped at 2:30
a.m. on Feb. 10 in the parking lot of a location on South Main Street, Elba, by
Deputy Jacob Kipler.

Rob Arthur Shuttleworth, 66, of Scotland Road, Akron, is charged with criminal
possession of a controlled substance 7th, aggravated unlicensed operator 2nd,
driving without an interlock device, and driving left of pavement markings.
Shuttleworth was stopped at 2:13 am. on Feb. 10 on North Lake Road, Pembroke, by
Sgt. Mathew Clor.

Janell Marie Sauer, 48, of Summit Street, Batavia, is charged with criminal
possession of a controlled substance 7th. Sauer was charged following a traffic
stop at 2:13 a.m. on Feb. 10 on North Lake Road, Pembroke, by Sgt. Mathew Clor.
Sauer was a passenger in the vehicle.

Richard James Burdick, 46, of Coward Road, Byron, is charged with criminal
possession of a controlled substance 7th, aggravated unlicensed operation of a
motor vehicle 3rd, unlicensed operation, and failure to keep light. Burdick was
stopped at 6:20 p.m. on Feb. 12 on West Main Street, Batavia, by Deputy Mason
Schultz. Burdick was released on an appearance ticket.

Lisa Marie Fox, 52, of Crimson Heights, Albion, is charged with criminal
possession of a controlled substance 7th and facilitating aggravated operation
3rd. Fox was allegedly in possession of narcotics while a passenger in a vehicle
stopped at 6:20 p.m. on Feb. 12. She is accused of knowing the driver was
driving on a suspended license. She was released on an appearance ticket.

Amy Susan Goodenow, 43, of East Road, Batavia, is charged with petit larceny.
Goodenow is accused of stealing a person's car keys and refusing to return them
in an incident reported at 12:22 a.m. on Jan. 20. She was issued an appearance
ticket.

Christine M. Caplis, 43, of West Main Street Road, Batavia, is charged with
criminal possession of a controlled substance 7th. Caplis was arrested on Feb.
13 in connection with an alleged possession of a controlled substance on April
18 during a traffic stop in Corfu. She was arrested after police investigated a
disturbance on Dellinger Avenue, Batavia. She was issued an appearance ticket.

Erich Douglas Hildebrant, 45, of Batavia Bethany Townline Road, Batavia, is
charged with endangering the welfare of a child.  Hildebrant was charged after
an incident reported at 9:20 a.m. on Feb. 2. He is accused of holding a firearm
in his hands while making statements and conducting himself in a manner that was
detrimental to three children in his presence at the time.


PHOTOS: BUFFALO STAMPEDE DURING PRACTICE AT DAVID MCCARTHY ICE ARENA

By Press Release
Feb 16, 2024, 5:32pm

Submitted photos of a Buffalo Stampede practice this week at the David McCarthy
Ice Arena in Batavia.







BORRELLO ANNOUNCES SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY FOR STUDENTS, DEADLINE IS MARCH 15

By Press Release
Feb 16, 2024, 3:31pm

Press Release:

> File photo of
> George Borrello
> 
> New York State Senator George Borrello announced that the New York Conference
> of Italian American State Legislators is accepting applications for four
> $3,000 college scholarships, two academic and two athletic.
> 
> Scholarships are available to residents of the 57th Senate District who are
> current college students or high school seniors entering college. Students can
> access and complete the application by visiting:
> https://www.nyiacsl.org/apply-for-scholarship-form. 
> 
> The application deadline is Friday, March 15.  
> 
> “This is an excellent scholarship opportunity for high school seniors and
> college students in the 57th Senate District who have worked hard,
> distinguished themselves from their peers, and intend to pursue higher
> education,” said Senator Borrello. “With college costs continually rising,
> these scholarships give young individuals and their families the opportunity
> to lessen the financial burden associated with higher education. I encourage
> eligible students in my district to apply.”
> 
> Applicants should have a grade point average of 85 or higher; be active in
> community service and extracurricular activities and demonstrate financial
> need. In addition to these qualifications, students applying for an athletic
> scholarship must also be involved in an organized sport(s).
> 
> Applicants need not be of Italian American heritage to apply.
> 
> Scholarship recipients will be announced in April, and the winners will be
> honored at a ceremony in Albany.
> 
> The New York Conference of Italian American State Legislators is a bipartisan
> organization of state Assembly and Senate members who actively promote and
> celebrate the state’s Italian American community.


GENESEE COUNTY SETS SENIOR TAX EXEMPTIONS PUBLIC HEARING FOR FEB. 28, DEADLINE
TO FILE IS MARCH 1

By Press Release
Feb 16, 2024, 3:20pm

Press Release:

> The Genesee County Legislature is considering a resolution to increase the
> income
> levels for senior exemptions for residents aged 65 and over. If approved, this
> change will come into effect on March 1, 2024, the change to affect the 2025
> County taxes. A public hearing set on Feb. 28 at the Old County Courthouse at
> 7 Main St. in Batavia will be held to collect resident feedback.
> 
> The proposed adjustment aims to benefit homeowners whose income falls within
> the new income parameters with qualifying household income up to $32,200. The
> previous income parameters were up to a maximum of $24,900. Genesee County
> encourages eligible individuals to apply now to their local assessor before
> the March 1 deadline. There are only a few weeks for newly qualifying
> individuals to apply to receive the exemption for the 2024 assessment rolls.
> We encourage you to act now if you believe that you may qualify under the
> proposed new income threshold.
> 
> It's important to note that individuals who have already applied and been
> confirmed by their assessor that they are receiving the exemption for the 2024
> assessment rolls do not need to reapply. For anyone who would now qualify
> under the proposed income threshold that either has not yet applied for the
> exemption or was previously denied because your income exceeded the prior
> limit and now you would qualify, please make sure to file an exemption
> application with your local assessor by the March 1 deadline.
> 
> Income guidelines for eligibility include various sources such as social
> security and retirement benefits, interest, dividends, net capital gains, net
> rental income, net income from self-employment, salaries, and earnings.
> 
> Forms and additional guidelines for income and other requirements can be
> accessed through the following links:
> 
> - Form RP-467 Application for Partial Tax Exemption for Real Property of
> Senior Citizens 
> - Instructions for Form RP-467 Application for Senior Citizens Exemption
> 
> - Senior Citizens Exemption Overview (Department of Taxation and Finance)
> 
> We do acknowledge that this is a tight time frame for applications to be
> submitted, we greatly appreciate our local assessors for taking the extra time
> to speak with homeowners and process the additional applications.
> 
> For more information or assistance, please contact the Genesee County Real
> Property Office at: (585) 344-2550 ext 2219 or ext 2215.


SPONSORED POST: JOURNALISM STUDENTS: WORK FOR THE BATAVIAN THIS SUMMER

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Feb 16, 2024, 2:36pm

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BND UNITED HOCKEY OPENS UP SECTIONALS WITH 6-1 OVER GENESEO

By Steve Ognibene
Feb 16, 2024, 2:27pm

Ivan Milovidov receives a pass from Jameson Motyka for a goal in the second
period.  
Photo by Steve Ognibene

Batavia Notre Dame United opened sectional play on Thursday as the #1 seed in
Class B and came away with the expected victory over Geneseo/Avon/Livonia.

United (19-2) won 6-1 at the David M. McCarthy Memorial Ice Arena.

United scored first on a pass by Jake Hutchins and Orion Lama to Ivan
Milovidov. 

Five goals in the second period gave United a 6-0 lead.

Three goals were scored by Ivan Milovidov, giving him more than 100 career
points.

Brady Johnson and Jake Hutchins also scored.

Goaltender Rhys Tanner lost his shot at a shutout when Matt Mulvaney scored for
Geneseo with four minutes left in the game.

United plays next Wednesday at home against #5 seed Canandaigua. The game time
has not yet been announced.

To view or purchase photos, click here.


Joe DiRisio taking a shot on goal from the sideboards. 
 Photo by Steve Ognibene

Jake Hutchins on the faceoff.  Hutchins scored a goal and an assist in United's
win.  
Photo by Steve Ognibene

Jemeson Motyka approaching to shoot on net.  
Photo by Steve Ognibene

Will Stevens on the doorstep to score.  
Photo by Steve Ognibene

One of many BND United celebrations on six goals scored at the game.  
Photo by Steve Ognibene


CITY PROPERTY OWNERS ASKED FOR HELP WITH WATER LINE INVENTORY AS PART OF
'COMPLICATED PROCESS,' POTENTIAL $30M COST

By Joanne Beck
Feb 16, 2024, 8:05am

Water — whether there’s too much of it through flooding out west or not enough
with the drought right here in Bethany, or the materials used for it, such as
the case in Newark, NJ, which spent nearly $200 million to replace residents’
lead water lines, and now has become an issue for the city of Batavia — is no
doubt a force to be reckoned with sooner or later.

Newark’s officials were lauded for creating a lead line replacement program —
replacing all 23,000 lines — and the Environmental Protection Agency is
enforcing a Lead and Copper Rule Revision that Batavia must follow by developing
a service line inventory, city management says. 

Although they’re not certain about a timeline to follow, the first step is to
get that inventory completed by Oct. 24, 2024, Public Works Director Brett Frank
said. 



“What we're basically asking the public to do is, we've got to gather a bunch of
landline inventory, it's your water service inventory that we're looking to
obtain. So right on the city website underneath the Public Works page, if you
click that ... that'll take you to a flyer that explains what a water service
line is, and what the common materials are. And we're looking to have people
scan a QR code and take a picture of their water service line," Frank said.
"Easiest way to tell what kind of line you have is, if it's old galvanized
steel, you take a magnet, and it'll stick right to your water service line,
which runs directly to your water meter. It’s typically going to be one of four
materials, it's either going to be galvanized steel, copper, plastic, or in
extremely rare cases, it's going to be a lead service line inside the home,
which we rarely ever run into. So it's not anything for people to be alarmed
about."

Earlier this week during City Council’s business meeting, Frank and City Manager
Rachael Tabelski reviewed the program and plan to gather service line
information from residents. This doesn’t mean that city water is unsafe; to the
contrary, the city provides high-quality drinking water, Tabelski said: “We test
the water several times a day,” she said.

The city has an effective corrosion control process tore cue the risk of lead
leaching from lead plumbing materials, and the city routinely tests the water
and results are consistently below the EPA action level for lead, according to
that water pamphlet Frank mentioned.

This first step is just about getting an idea of how many property owners in the
city have pipes with lead in them, either the pipe itself or having been
soldered together with lead. Using a magnet will identify the pipe material,
because if it sticks, the pipe is galvanized steel versus copper, plastic, or
lead. 

Due to this being a potential monster of a project, Frank is hoping that
residents will use the city website and/or pamphlet and QR code, take and submit
a photo of their water lines, and reduce that portion of work from city staff.
Eventually, it may come to hiring an intern or seasonal staff to assist with
gathering inventory if citizens aren’t responding to this appeal for assistance,
he said.

Meanwhile, the city has applied for grant funding to do a “potholing” project to
discover the existence of lead lines between the public side — the city’s
responsibility — on the street over to the private side — the homeowner’s
property, which runs from the curb line through the basement to the water
meter. 

“So if that grant comes through, that would give us enough data to where we
could plug it into what's called a predictive modeling platform,” he said. “So
that's the goal is to get this grant to do roughly, 1,100 to 1,200 potholes,
plug that into what's called a predictive modeling platform, and then we could
use that data, which is accepted to kind of map out where we believe we will
find lead services. A complicated process, right?”

Right. All of this process has to happen before the city even gets to the point
of discussing lead line replacement. And once that arises, the city, while
nowhere near where Newark was financially, is still looking at a $30 million
project cost, Tabelski and Frank said. 

Lead has been a hot topic of the moment, not only with water lines, but also
within the home. Genesee County Health Department has devoted funding for the
dangers of exposure to lead-filled paint in older homes, as lead is a toxic
material, and can cause health issues, especially in children. 

Perhaps that’s why it was “one of the big items” for discussion at a recent New
York Conference of Mayors that Tabelski and Frank attended. While they don’t
want to sound any alarms, nobody wants to see issues from undue lead exposure
down the road either. 

“We're facing about $30 million of lead replacements, not only on the public
side but on the homeowner side. We are meeting weekly now to try to deploy a
plan because by October we need to identify as many lead or non-lead services in
the city to gain a better understanding of what our replacement will actually
look like. And to hone in on that $30 million cost,” Tabelski said. “There's
been new rules that have come out that basically say you can't replace the city
side and not replace the owner side. So legally, we need to work through some of
those challenges.” 

If anyone has questions or would like to schedule to have your pipe checked in
your home, call 585-343-6345 or email leadservice@batavianewyork.com.


BANK STREET DOWNTOWN CLOSED PART OF FRIDAY DUE TO WATER PROJECT

By Press Release
Feb 15, 2024, 5:28pm

Press Release:

> Please be advised that Bank Street, from Main Street to Washington Avenue,
> will be closed until midday on Friday as the Bank Street Water project nears
> completion.
> 
> We apologize for any inconvenience and thank the public for its patience and
> cooperation as we work to improve our community.


GENESEE VALLEY SCHOOL BOARDS PROGRAM 'DESIGNED TO ANSWER YOUR QUESTIONS' FEB. 27

By Joanne Beck
Feb 15, 2024, 5:15pm

If you've ever been interested in becoming a school board member, and think that
perhaps it would be a great way to be connected to your community, Genesee
Valley School Boards Association is hosting a program designed to answer your
questions and provide details to help you decide if it’s something you might
like to try.

An information night has been set for 6:30 p.m. Feb. 27 at Genesee Valley BOCES
Service Center, 80 Munson St., Le Roy.

“We will go through the process of the election and discuss expectations and
outcomes once you are elected,” GVSBA Executive Director Patrick Burk says. “If
you have a basic interest, this is step one to learn what your commitment would
be, as well as what to expect from this much-needed community service position.”

He invites anyone with interest to join the board for an informal discussion and
presentaton that will “enlighten you on what to expect, and the important duty
of seeing our public educational system.”

Registration is required. To register or for more information, contact Burk at
pburk@gvboces.org.


HAWLEY AND COLLEAGUES URGE A DELAY TO ASSESS ELECTRIC SCHOOL BUS MANDATES

By Press Release
Feb 15, 2024, 4:26pm

Press Release:

> File photo of 
> Steve Hawley.
> 
> Assemblyman Steve Hawley (R,C-Batavia) was joined by his colleagues in the
> state Senate and Assembly to unveil a proposal to delay the requirement for
> school districts to purchase all-electric school buses from 2027 to 2045.
> 
>  The group also called for a cost-benefit analysis to assess this policy's
> impact on schools and taxpayers. While the state has set aside roughly $500
> million to help with this transition, the cost of these new school buses would
> come out far higher, with a nearly $20 billion price tag for school districts
> across the state. 
> 
> Rural schools have also raised concerns that these zero-emission buses would
> not be reliable enough to handle long commutes and challenging weather. Hawley
> believes this mandate must be pushed back so that school districts can
> properly address these concerns.
> 
> “The Majority in Albany is at it again,” said Hawley. “This zero-emission
> busing mandate for school districts is unworkable, unreasonable and
> unattainable. Not only are these new electric buses not reliable enough for
> rural areas but they also cost triple the price of a standard school bus. This
> is why the Majority refuses to do any kind of study on the effectiveness of
> the policy because they know this regulation will not work and come straight
> out of the pockets of local school property taxpayers. Our children should not
> be guinea pigs for these extreme climate policies. We need to slow this
> process down to assess the effectiveness of this policy so we keep our
> students safe and don’t deprive schools of their much-needed resources.”


TENNEY AND COLLEAGUE INTRODUCE 'AFFORDABLE CHILDCARE FOR EVERYONE'

By Press Release
Feb 15, 2024, 4:23pm

Press Release:

> Congresswoman Claudia Tenney (NY-24) today, with Congressman Brad Schneider
> (IL-10), introduced the Promoting Affordable Childcare for Everyone (PACE) Act
> to update federal childcare incentives and improve access to affordable and
> high-quality childcare for American families.
> 
> The PACE Act would modernize the Child and Dependent Care Tax Credit and
> enhance Dependent Care Flexible Spend Accounts (FSAs) to make the credit
> refundable and allow for annual updates to keep both incentives effective and
> provide more financial support for working parents.
> 
> “Families shouldn’t have to jeopardize their finances to enroll their children
> in quality childcare,” said Congresswoman Tenney. “The current federal
> childcare incentives have not kept up with the rising costs plaguing
> hardworking families and sometimes rival college tuitions. This pro-family
> bill updates federal childcare incentives, expands accessibility, and ensures
> lower-income and working families can provide quality care for their children.
> On top of that, our legislation will enable parents to go back to work,
> helping to combat our nationwide worker shortage.”
> 
> “It is hard to find quality, affordable child care – and when workers can’t
> afford child care, they can’t pursue work opportunities, take care of a loved
> one, or attend college," said Congressman Schneider. "We need to make child
> care less expensive, which is why I’m proud to introduce the bipartisan PACE
> Act with my colleague Rep. Claudia Tenney. This important legislation would
> directly provide working families with money in their pocket to put towards
> child and dependent care."
> 
> "Working families continue to struggle with the costs of child care," said
> Radha Mohan, Executive Director of the Early Care and Education Consortium. "A
> lack of access to high-quality, affordable child care means parents cannot
> participate in the workforce. The bipartisan PACE Act helps working families
> pay for child care by expanding and modernizing the Child and Dependent Care
> Tax Credit and increasing the amount of pre-tax dollars families can set aside
> in Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts. Childcare providers applaud
> Reps. Tenney and Schneider for introducing this bill."
> 
> “The bipartisan Promoting Affordable Childcare for Everyone (PACE) Act is a
> crucial step to supporting families with young children while ensuring greater
> economic stability across the country,” said FFYF Executive Director Sarah
> Rittling. “The Child and Dependent Care Tax Credit (CDCTC) is the only
> provision of the tax code specifically created to help working parents afford
> child care. Together with expanded Dependent Care Assistance Plans (DCAP),
> enhancing the CDCTC and ensuring its refundability will help ease the burden
> of the cost of child care for families who truly need it most. We are so
> grateful for the bipartisan leadership of Reps. Tenney and Schneider, in
> coming together to introduce the PACE Act and helping America’s young children
> and their families find and afford the care they need."
> 
> “It is critical that federal tax incentives intended to support access to
> child care meet the needs of the nation’s workforce,” said Linda K. Smith,
> Director of the Early Childhood Initiative at the Bipartisan Policy Center.
> “We applaud Representatives Tenney (R-NY) and Schneider (D-IL) for their
> leadership in introducing bipartisan legislation that enhances the Child and
> Dependent Care Tax Credit (CDCTC) and increases the Dependent Care Assistance
> Plan cap to better support low- and middle-income working families. The PACE
> Act makes meaningful changes to help both businesses and working parents meet
> the demands of today’s economy.”
> 
> Child and Dependent Care Tax Credit (CDCTC):
> 
>  * Makes the credit refundable in order to expand the credit’s reach to
>    working parents.
>  * Enhances the value of the credit for working parents through an increase in
>    the credit rate.
>  * Indexes the credit to inflation to ensure the value of the credit will not
>    be eroded over time by rising childcare costs.
> 
> Dependent Care Flexible Spend Accounts (DCFSAs):
> 
>  * Increases the amount of pre-tax dollars parents can put into the accounts
>    from $5,000 to $7,500. 
>  * Indexes the new cap to inflation so DCFSAs can keep pace with the cost of
>    childcare.


G.L.O.W OPEN HOUSES

By Lisa Ace
Feb 15, 2024, 3:53pm



SPIRITUAL CONNECTIONS

By Press Release
Feb 15, 2024, 3:30pm

Arbor House, 350 Bank St., Batavia. We are a community of believers and
disciples of Jesus Christ. Arbor House was founded to be a place of safety,
refreshment, and renewal for all. Each week we gather to hear the spoken Word,
eat from the Lord’s Table, and enjoy fellowship with all who come. If you have
been hurt by a church before we want to be the place where you can find healing
and hope. All are welcome! Service will be in person on Sunday morning at 10
a.m. and available live stream on Facebook. For more information about Arbor
House visit arborhousefmc.com.

Alabama-Basom Methodist Church, 1392 Lewiston Road, Alabama. Join us for worship
at 10:30 a.m. This week our sermon title is "Everlasting Water", led by Eric
Phelps (CLM).  

Ascension Parish - Roman Catholic Church, 135 Swan St., Batavia. We are open for
Mass in the Church on Saturdays at 4 p.m. and Sundays at 10:30 a.m. We hope to
see you there! 

Assemblies of God-New Covenant Chapel, 6690 Oak Orchard Rd., Elba.14058. We
welcome all seeking a personal relationship with the Lord Jesus Christ
through His finished work on The Cross with The Power of The Holy Spirit. John
3:16. “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that
whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.” If you
want a small, close-knit church family and a place to make a difference, please
join us. Worship Service is Sunday at 10:30 a.m. Bible Study Sunday at 9:30 a.m.
and Thursday at 7 p.m. Contact us at (585)-757-6651 (585)-969-1528 or visit us
on Youtube.

Batavia Assembly of God, 24 North Spruce St, Batavia. Join us for coffee in our
café before our Sunday morning service that begins at 10:30 a.m. We offer
"Movement Kids" (age 4 - grade 5) at 10:30 a.m. and "MVMT YTH" (grades 6-12)
meet on Sunday nights at 7 p.m.

Batavia First Baptist Church, 306 E. Main St., Pastor David Weidman, where
"Christ the Center, Love for All" is very evident to all who enter. We invite
you to our Full Gospel Sunday services at 10 a.m.; The Thrift Shoppe is open
Monday-Friday from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m., come and browse in our beautifully
renovated space. Donations are accepted during business hours. You can also
enjoy a light lunch at Lydia's Kitchen while you shop. Questions?
Email: firstbaptist2002@yahoo.com. Call us at (585)343-9002.

Batavia First Presbyterian Church, 300 E. Main St., Batavia, invites you to join
us for in-person worship on Sundays at 9 a.m. (Arise-relaxed with band music) or
10:45 a.m. (Sanctuary -liturgical and organ) or on Livestream via Facebook Live
for both times at: https://fpcbatavia.org/  or
https://www.facebook.com/fpcbatavia/videos/.

Batavia First United Methodist Church, 8221 Lewiston Road, Batavia. Our mission
& vision statement:  “To be disciples, we must listen, learn, lead, and love our
way to God.” Reverend Wayne Mort leads our worship service every Sunday morning
at 10 a.m. in the church sanctuary. Childcare is offered for children birth-3
years old and Sunday school is offered for children ages 4-14 years old. You can
also find the service on Facebook. We invite you to learn more about Batavia
First UMC by visiting our website at www.BataviaFirstumc.com.

Byron Presbyterian Church, 6293 W. Main St., Byron. Pastor: Rev. Michael Fry.
Musical Director: Laurence Tallman. Service and Sunday School at 9:45 a.m.
Scripture Readings: Psalm 25:1-10 and Mark 1:9-15. Message: “Lead Us In Your
Truth”. Communion this week. All are welcome!

Calvary Baptist Church of Le Roy, 8703 Lake Street Road, Le Roy.  If you do not
already have a church that you attend regularly, we would like to invite you to
give Calvary Baptist Church a try.  It would be a pleasure to have you join us
for worship and fellowship on a Sunday morning or at one of our other mid-week
events. As a multi-generational congregation that enjoys our time together, our
Sunday worship service typically includes singing a mix of both traditional and
contemporary songs and hymns, a children’s message, and a sermon from the Word
of God. Our Sunday worship service begins at 10:15 a.m.

City Church, 210 E. Main St., Batavia, invites you for our Sunday morning
services at 8:30 and 10 a.m. with Kids ministry at 10 a.m. and Thursday evenings
at 7 p.m.  Everyone is welcome to join us for worship and a message. We believe
in doing life together and would love to do life with YOU!  You can also connect
with us online at www.thecitychurch.com, through our Facebook page, The City
Church, or our YouTube channel.  We do life together.

Corfu United Presbyterian Church 63 Alleghany Road, Corfu. Corfu United
Presbyterian Church welcomes all visitors to come to worship with us on Sunday
mornings at 10:30 a.m. in person or via our Facebook livestream led by Pastor
Evan Wildhack. Our mission at CUPC is to connect with Christ, connect with
others, and connect others with Christ. Weekly Bible study is held on Monday
evenings at 6:30 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall. CUPC's food pantry is open on the
third Saturday of the month from 9 - 10 a.m. Contact the church office by phone
at (585) 599-6414 or via email at office@corfuchurch.org Office hours are Monday
to Thursday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Cornerstone Church of East Pembroke, part of American Baptist Churches USA, 2583
Main Road, East Pembroke. Our Sunday service is at 10:30 a.m. with Pastor Glenn
Bloom preaching. Bible Study is every Wednesday at 10 a.m. We are a small church
and welcome new members. (585) 762-8721

Darien Disciples Church, 1951 Broadway (Route 20), worship at 9 a.m. on Sundays.
Prayer requests to Jerry at: jeromedmorrison@yahoo.com.

East Bethany Presbyterian Church, 5735 Ellicott Street Road, East Bethany.
Our Sunday morning worship service is held at 10:30 a.m. and is led by Rev. Dr.
Shiela McCullough. Visitors are always welcome. You can find out more
information on our Facebook page or by emailing us at ebpresbyterian@gmail.com.

Elba First Baptist Church, 31 S. Main St., Elba, is open for the main service in
person at 10:45 a.m. on Sundays. For more information about our church go
to www.fbcelba.net. The pastor is Michael Davis. Email: office@fbcelba.net /
Phone (585) 757-2722

Emmanuel Baptist Church, 190 Oak St., Batavia. All are welcome to join us for
Sunday Worship at 11 a.m. and Bible Study (currently studying the book of
Revelation) at 9:45 a.m.  We are a small church where each person is treated
like they are family. This week the message is to run, don't walk, to Jesus. We
hope to see you there!

EverPresent Church, 4 Batavia City Centre, Batavia(off of Bank Street). We
welcome you to come to experience the Holy Spirit in a fresh way. Jesus wants to
set you free from your bondages. Wednesday Service at 6 p.m. & Sunday Service at
10:30 a.m., Toddlers dismissed at 10:15 a.m., Children's Church dismissed after
2nd Worship Song. For more info visit www.everpresentchurch.com. 

Grace Baptist Church, 238 Vine St., Batavia. Sunday Morning Worship begins at
9:30 a.m. Grace Kids for ages nursery – 5th grade meet during the 9:30 hour. The
service is live-streamed at www.gracebatavia.org. or view it on our Facebook
page: Grace Baptist. Kid Zone & Grace Student Ministries meet on Sunday evenings
from 6-7:30 p.m. Visit our website or our Facebook page for other events
happening throughout the year. 

Indian Falls Methodist Church, 7908 Alleghany Road, Corfu. We have our worship
service at 10 a.m. on Sunday mornings, led by Rev. Karen L. McCaffery.  This
week's message is  "A Space of Surrender". To view our services online please go
to our website https://indianfallsgmc.com/ for a link for Live Streaming. We
offer Sunday School for all ages after the Worship Service at 11:30 a.m. We
offer FREE Respite Care on Wednesday, Feb. 21 from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. We offer a
FREE Community Dinner on Thursday, Feb. 22 at 6 p.m.

Le Roy First Presbyterian Church, 7 Clay St., Le Roy. Sunday morning in-person
worship at 10 a.m. followed by coffee fellowship. We are an open and accepting
church of all people.

Morganville United Church of Christ, 8466 Morganville Rd, Stafford. Please join
us and Pastor James Morasco this first Sunday of Lent for our 10 a.m. service.
Fellowship and refreshments will follow.

North Darien Bible Church, 9768 Simonds Road, Corfu. We are open! Sunday worship
service begins at 10 a.m. Children's Church classes are available for children
ages birth through sixth grade, including a classroom for children with special
needs. For more information, visit our website. You can also watch LIVE on our
Facebook or YouTube channel. Join us from 9 a.m. to noon on the first Saturday
of every month for our free community closet, full of clothing, coats, and shoes
for all. (585) 547-9646.

Northgate Free Methodist Church, 8160 Bank Street Road (North Campus), Batavia.
Get ready for an exploration of the Gospel of Matthew in our new message series:
"Love God. Love People.” The title of this study of Matthew is much more than a
catchphrase; it is a call to action. We’ll dig into what it means to love God
and love others even when life gets complicated. We want to push you to rethink
how you live out the Gospel message in your own day-to-day life. Invite your
friends and family as we embark on this adventure of love, growth, and
transformation together! Join us Saturday at 6 p.m., Sunday morning at 9:30 and
11 a.m. For more information about Northgate Free Methodist Church and to watch
our services online go to northgatefmc.com or facebook.com/northgatefmc.

Oakfield-Alabama Baptist Church, 2210 Judge Road., Oakfield, NY 14125. Join us
for Sunday School for all ages at 9:45 a.m., followed by our worship service at
11 a.m. every Sunday! Visit our website (www.oabchurch.com) for additional
information about our church, our beliefs, upcoming activities, and past
messages. Men’s and Ladies’ Bible studies also meet on Thursdays at 6:30 p.m. on
the church grounds. We look forward to worshiping and fellowshipping with you!
Questions? Email Pastor Matt Ervin at mervin@tyndale.edu.

Our Lady of Mercy (44 Lake St. LeRoy) & St. Brigid (18 Gibson St. Bergen)
parishes; Parish Office - 44 Lake Street, Le Roy. Weekend Masses Saturday at
4:30 p.m. (livestreamed); Sunday at 7:15 a.m., 10:45 a.m. (livestreamed), and
5:30 p.m. at Our Lady of Mercy. Also, Sunday at 9 a.m. at St. Brigid. Daily
Masses Monday-Friday at 7:30 a.m. (livestreamed) and Saturday at 9 a.m. at Our
Lady of Mercy and Tuesday and Thursday at 8:30 a.m. at St. Brigid. View on
YouTube and Facebook. Please visit the parish website
(https://www.ourladyofmercyleroy.org/).

Resurrection Parish (St. Mary and St. Joseph churches in Batavia). St. Joseph’s
Church masses are on Saturdays at 4 p.m. and Sundays at noon. Confessions are
held at St. Joe's on Saturdays from 3 - 3:30 p.m. St. Mary's Church mass is on
Sundays at 7:30 a.m. Vigil & Holy Days to be announced.

St. James Episcopal Church, 405 E. Main St., Batavia. Join us on Sundays at 9
a.m. on zoom, 10 a.m. in the church building, and on Facebook Live. Links and
the bulletin can be found on our website: https://www.sjecbataviany.org/

St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, 1 E. Main St., Le Roy, is open for in-person
services at 10:30 a.m. on Sundays. Communion will be offered to people in their
seats and will only include bread. We welcome you to join us -- either in person
or online. For more information, visit our website.

St. Maximilian Kolbe Parish, 18 W. Main St., Corfu. Weekend Masses are
celebrated: Saturday at 5:30 p.m. at the Corfu Church Site; and at 9 a.m. Sunday
at the East Pembroke Church site, 8656 Church St., East Pembroke. Weekday Masses
are celebrated on: Tuesday at 8:30 a.m. in East Pembroke and Wednesday at 7 p.m.
in Corfu followed by Adoration. Corfu Masses are also available for viewing on
our YouTube channel. All information is on the church website and on Facebook.
Email: stmaxkolbe09@gmail.com (585)-599-4833.

St. Padre Pio Parish, St. Cecilia, 56 Maple Ave., Oakfield Mass is celebrated on
Sundays at 10 a.m. and Wednesdays at 7 p.m. OR Our Lady of Fatima Church, 65 S.
Main St., Elba, Mass is celebrated on Saturdays at 5:45 p.m. and Tuesdays at 7
p.m.

St Paul’s Episcopal Church, 6188 Main Road, Stafford. In-person
service, including Holy Communion, is at 9 a.m. Sunday mornings. All  Are
Welcome. 

St. Paul Lutheran Church, Batavia, 31 Washington Ave, Batavia. This coming
Sunday (Feb. 18) we will celebrate The First Sunday in Lent. The sermon theme:
“Fear Unto Death vs. Courage Unto Life” - John's Letter to Smyrna is based on
the scripture from Revelation 2:10a. Adult Bible Class meets at 8:30 a.m. and
will continue with their study on Revelations. Our service begins at 10 a.m. or
can be viewed 'live' on Facebook. Our Youth class will meet 8:45 - 9:30 a.m. for
their study on Romans. Sunday School children will attend the service through
the children's sermon and will then go to their Sunday school rooms for their
studies. Communion is part of the service on the 2nd and 4th Sundays. Our
Quilters group meets on Tuesdays from 9 - 11 a.m. God continues to bless us
richly as we focus on Him and His plans for our congregation and community.

The Church In Alexander, 10540 Main St., Alexander. Join us for Sunday Worship
at 10 a.m. weekly. For more information please visit our website
at www.thechurchinalexander.com. We offer a Free Food Pantry for people in our
community, please call ahead if you need items from our pantry. For more
information on Programs and services please contact us at (585)591-1765 or by
email at thechurchinalexander@gmail.com. Church office hours are Monday,
Wednesday, and Friday from 8:15 - 11:15 a.m.

Trinity United Methodist Church, 75 Main St. in Attica, worships together at
10:45 a.m. on Sundays. All are welcome! Contact Frank White at
uncleferter@msn.com for a ZOOM link or for prayer requests.

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