News for the week of
January 20, 2003

Air Conditioning Contractors of America honor four pioneers
The heating, ventilating and air conditioning (HVAC) industry recently created an HVAC Hall of Fame. more

Brockport village officials close unsafe house
On Thursday evening, January 9, Brockport village officials cleared and red tagged a rental home at 11 Maxon Street found to be unsafe for habitation. The decision was made by Code Enforcement Officer/Fire Marshal Scott Zarnstorff, and Assistant Building Inspector Larry Vaughan. They were called to the scene by Brockport Police in the wake of a call from the home. more

Brockport's proposed Super Wal-Mart meets opposition
The proposed Super Wal-Mart was greeted by super opposition at a full-house meeting at the Brockport High School auditorium on January 13. more

Defense of Liberty Medal awarded to Master Chief Edward C. Reese
In the immediate aftermath of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks on the United States, a call went out from Governor Pataki to the Naval Militia for volunteers to assist in organizing a recall of Militia members for perimeter guards, as well as rescue and recovery efforts at the World Trade Center site in New York City. Master Chief Reese immediately responded to his call. more

Environment competition challenges students
State Senator George D. Maziarz (R,C-North Tonawanda) is calling for local student entries for the 12th annual "I*MA*GREEN*NATION" celebration, a statewide competition that encourages student awareness of environment issues. more

NYSDOT to hold public hearing for Jefferson Road Highway Project
The New York State Department of Transportation (DOT) scheduled a public hearing to discuss the proposed reconstruction of Jefferson Road in the towns of Henrietta, Chili and Brighton in Monroe County. more

Orleans County highway projects discussed at Jan. 30 forum
With the ongoing state highway project in Albion and the upcoming ones for Medina and Holley, the Orleans County Chamber of Commerce has stepped forward to hopefully smooth the transitional period. more

Orleans Youth Bureau's Reality Check Program
to administer mini-grants
The Genesee-Orleans County Youth Empowerment Against Tobacco Use "Reality Check" Program seeks qualified organizations to participate and develop programs and/or events that support the goals of the Youth Empowerment Program Against Tobacco Use through mini-grant awards. more

Rotary exchange student recaps trip to France
Eliza Brannigan, recent Rotary Youth Exchange Program student, spoke to the Brockport Rotary on persons met, places viewed and experiences and lessons gained. She presented a slide show, circulated a scrapbook and pamphlets, and described the high points of her year spent in France. The year away from home was considered by her to be of huge value in becoming a more culturally aware and mature person. more

Spencerport Area Chamber of Commerce
honors citizen and businessperson
The Spencerport Area Chamber of Commerce and the community at large will award the 2002 citizen, businessperson and civic beautification awards on Friday, January 31 at the Plantation Party House. more

Village of Holley residents vote on two referendums
Voters in the village of Holley will be faced with two referendum votes on January 21, Mayor Dan Schiavone said. more

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Politically Speaking:

Logel and Chase-Pitkin make 144 radon test kits available
County Legislator Tracy Logel (R-Chili) introduced legislation in the Monroe County Legislature to raise public awareness about the danger of high levels of radon in some area homes. Under the measure, which was introduced as part of the January "Radon Awareness Month" campaign, the Monroe County Health Department has 144 radon test kits that will be available to the public free of charge. The kits, available on a first-come basis, were donated by Chase Pitkin. more

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