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News for the week of
July 24, 2005

In Features:

Area projects approved by COMIDA
The County of Monroe Industrial Development (COMIDA) has approved incentives for seven local economic development projects. more

Brockport discusses Development Corp.
It took more than four hours for the newly elected, and one appointed, Brockport village officials to make their way through the agenda at their first meeting following the June elections, Monday, June 18. more

Brockport marks third annual
National Night Out with activities and demonstrations

Police officers, firefighters and ambulance personnel will come together and welcome the community to an event that is celebrated across America - National Night Out. The one night event sends a powerful message about neighborhood unity, awareness, safety and police-community partnerships, according to law enforcement officials. more

Brockport officials repeal their salary increases,
present other cost cutting measures
As a money saving measure for taxpayers and as a way to set an example, board members in the Village of Brockport, voted to rescind the salary increases that were built into the 2005-06 budget. The vote was taken at the July 18 meeting. more

Sense of community flavors Spencerport Canal Days festival
For more than 24 years the organizers of the Spencerport Canal Days have been providing residents and out-of-towners with two days of festival fun, children's activities, music and the chance to view a premier car show. more

Grant will help fund medical equipment
Assembly Republican Leader Charles H. Nesbitt (R,C,I-Albion) has secured a $25,000 state grant to aid the United Memorial Medical Center in Genesee County in purchasing medical equipment. more

Hilton Fire Department hopes for good weather and big crowds
As they get ready for the upcoming carnival, there won't be a single firefighter who complains about the heat and humidity. They know it could be worse. With the Hilton Firemen's Carnival a week away, July 27-30, Nancy Kress, an EMT with the department, said she is thrilled with the steamy weather forecast. more

Local therapy dog visits Royal Gardens
Residents of Royal Gardens Apartments in Brockport enjoy pleasant surroundings and many benefits, but for a few residents, there is a downside. more

Parma plans summer celebration
The Town of Parma celebrates its annual Park it in Parma summer celebration on Friday, August 5 from 6 to 10 p.m. and Saturday, August 6 from 4 to 11 p.m. A variety of live entertainment, games and more than 20 food and activity booths have been planned. more

Results of independent review
of forage assessment programs on Great Lakes released

NY Sea Grant has issued the first independent review of an agency-driven assessment program on the Great Lakes - a technical review of the Lake Ontario forage base assessment programs. more

Sign Law adopted by the Village of Spencerport
At the July 13, 2005 Board Meeting, the mayor and the trustees of the Village of Spencerport adopted law 2/2005 entitle "Sign Law." more

Sunflower Landing rezoning request comes before Brockport officials
Brockport's Fire Chief Christian McCullough wanted it known that the driveway location of the proposed Sunflower Landing subdivision would be the "next accident site" to which his department would be responding. more

Wautoma Beach women ride again
They've taken on the challenge of riding jet skis around Lake Ontario for two years in a row just for fun. This year, Gwen Comstra and Susie Cotsworth will be riding around Lake Erie for a cause. more


In Briefly:

American Legion Auxiliary elects new officers
The American Legion Auxiliary of Monroe elected the following women as their new officers for 2005-06. more

Auxiliary seeks volunteers
Flotilla 4-8 needs a few good men and women to become members of the Coast Guard Auxiliary. more

Committee dedicates new signs
On Saturday, July 16, residents of Adams Basin came together to install and dedicate their new signs. more

The Extra Mile Award
Sandra Lapinski was awarded Hamlin's Extra Mile Award. more

Midwestern agricultural district review public hearing August 1
Monroe County's Midwestern Agricultural District, located in the Towns of Sweden, Ogden and Riga, was created in 1973 and is currently under review. As part of this process, property owners had the opportunity to request that their land be added to, or removed from, the district. more


Politically Speaking:

Legislator honored as a 'Friend of Law Enforcement'
Senator George D. Maziarz was honored with the "Friend of Law Enforcement" award from the New York State Correctional Officers and Police Benevolent Association, Inc. The presentation of the award was made during a ceremony at NYSCOPBA's conference in Albany. more

Sweden Republican Committee announces fall slate
The Sweden Republican Committee has announced its fall slate of candidates. more


In Seniors:

Chili Senior Center programs
Ice cream social and concert on the lawn - July 29 at 12:30 p.m. on the lawn of the Senior Center. $1 per person. Call the Senior Center at 889-6185 to register. more

Hilton-Parma seniors plan trip
The Hilton-Parma Seniors have scheduled a trip to Fort Erie Races and Slots, in Fort Erie, Ontario, Canada on Monday, August 15. more

Seniors can learn high blood pressure risks
Hilton Parma Senior Center has launched "Get into the BP Success Zone," a free educational seminar and screening event aimed at educating adults on the dangers of uncontrolled high blood pressure. more


In Sports:

Spencerport names new girls volleyball coach
Kelly Kochems has been named as the Spencerport Rangers new varsity girls volleyball coach. more

Area students recognized in All-Star roster
The Eddie Meath Senior All-Star Football game will be held on Saturday, July 31 at the University of Rochester's Fauver Stadium. more