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A bicycle is a terrible thing to waste
The Genesee Valley Bicycle Dealers Association (GVBDA) and The Salvation Army have teamed up to bring Rochester a bicycle-recycling program. The ReCycle Cycle Program is designed to collect and supply reliable transportation for disadvantaged adults and children within the greater Rochester area. more

Brockport adopts budget, hears dispatch dissolution concerns
With the May 1 deadline only hours away, officials in the Village of Brockport passed a resolution to adopt its 2002-2003 village budget at a special meeting held April 30. more

Coast Guard Auxiliary stresses
vigilance and safety on the water this summer
As summer approaches and more boaters hit the waterways for recreation, it is crucial the boating public recognize their role in keeping waterways safe and secure in cooperation with Homeland Security. more

Cobblestone Museum open Mother's Day
On Sunday, May 12 (Mother's Day) the Cobblestone Society Museum buildings at Childs, located at Routes 104 and 98, will be open free to all visitors between the hours of 1 to 5 p.m. This year's annual open house will feature two special displays both occurring at the historic Cobblestone Church. more

Gates Volunteer Ambulance Service, Inc. celebrates EMS Week
EMS Week, the annual national event that recognizes the dedication and hard work of everyone working in emergency medical services, will take place May 19-25. The theme for this year, "EMS: Help is a Heartbeat Away," emphasizes the responsiveness of emergency medical services around the country. It also addresses the commitment and dedication of the 750,000 EMS providers who serve their communities. more

Girl Scouts honor local volunteers
The Girl Scouts of Genesee Valley, Inc. (GSGV) honored outstanding volunteers at its Eleventh Annual Recognition Gala on April 25 at Waver's Party House, Paul Road, Rochester. more

Hamlin discusses possible new water district
Public water may be coming to the southwest section of Hamlin by this time next year. The town board answered questions and listened to concerns, Monday evening, as about 80 residents tried to digest the news that would affect 104 homes on Hamlin’s southwest side including residents on Drake Road and Roosevelt Highway all the way to Kendall Mills. more

Hilton School District Board of Education
adopts $46.2 million budget proposal
On April 26, the Hilton School District Board of Education voted to send to the voters a $46.2 million budget proposal for the 2002-03 school year. The budget represents an overall dollar-to-dollar increase of 1.14 percent over last year's budget, but tax rate estimates are projected to be about 6.59 percent across all four district towns: Parma, Greece, Clarkson and Hamlin. more

New sign code debated at public hearing
A real sign of the times in Hamlin may be that signs will have new rules to follow. In the second half of a public hearing double header Monday, April 29, the town board listened as local residents gave their thoughts on proposed modifications to codes regarding signage. more

No tax rate increase in Holley
Tax rates will remain the same for Village of Holley residents under the 2002-2003 budget that was adopted April 16. more

Parkminster Preschool director
and teacher retires after 33 years
Parkminster Preschool is losing a long time friend and advocate for the rights of the young child. Susan Fuhrman is retiring after 33 years as a teacher and director. There will be an Open House at the preschool from 3 to 5 p.m. on Sunday, May 19 for parents, students, teachers or aides who have been there since the fall of 1969. more

Spencerport holds budget hearing and candidate night
Spencerport residents can attend the Budget Hearing and Candidate Information Night Tuesday, May 14 at 7 p.m. in the Board of the Education Conference Room at the Spencerport Administration Building, 71 Lyell Avenue. In addition to a presentation explaining the proposed 2002-2003 school budget, board candidates will speak about their views and will answer questions. more

Wishes really do come true!
Scenes from Max’s Mardi Gras Parade
April 27, 2002. more

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