Bats and birds move into new homes in Parma
Throughout the years, the Parma Town Park on Route 259 has benefited from Scout service projects, and thanks to Richie and Ted Alexander's Eagle projects completed this summer, bats and birds will be enjoying new homes. Under the direction of Parma Supervisor Rick Lemcke, the Alexander brothers took on ambitious projects which would assist the park's natural habitat and make the park more comfortable for park patrons. more

Child safety seat check provided by Spencerport Fire District
The Spencerport Fire District, in conjunction with the Spencerport Volunteer Firemen's Association, will be providing a new service to the community starting in November. The Spencerport Fire District will be conducting car safety seat inspections free of charge to local residents as part of their fire prevention and injury prevention program. more

Development key in Parma election
Many years ago, Rick Lemcke was issued a challenge that he has spent the last decade answering. more

Full slate of Hamlin Town Board, Justice candidates
At the Hamlin Town Board level, there are two open spots and four candidates. The Republican candidates are David G. Rose, long-time Hamlin Highway Superintendent, and incumbent George L. Todd. On the Democratic and All Hamlin Party tickets are Jim Martin and Nancy Pierce. more

Girl Scout Troop 929 assists
Noone Post 954 in community service
Each year, Harvey C. Noone Post 954 decorates the graves of deceased veterans on Memorial Day with an American Flag and a geranium to honor their service to our nation. This year, 387 graves were decorated. These flags fly until fall when they are removed by Post members. more

Hamlin supervisor race raises town issues
The Hamlin supervisor’s race has incumbent Austin F. Warner III pitted against Peter Tonery. There is a full slate of candidates on the Democratic and All Hamlin tickets hoping to win over their Republican counterparts. In addition to the supervisor’s race, there are two open town board spots and a race for Hamlin Town Justice. more

Insurance coverage, .08BAC announced for snowmobilers
According to Senator George D. Maziarz (R-C, North Tonawanda) New York state has reached an agreement with the New York State Snowmobile Association to secure insurance coverage for the snowmobile organizations whose members provide regular maintenance on the 9,000 mile state-designated trail system. more

Republican incumbent challenged in Ogden
In Ogden, Democrat Garry Cranker is challenging incumbent Republican Gay Lenhard for supervisor. more

RPYO opens concert season on November 16
RPYO Music Director David Harman will lead the Rochester Philharmonic Youth Orchestra in its opening concert of the 2003-2004 season on Sunday, November 16, at 7 p.m. in the Performance Hall of the Hochstein School of Music and Dance. more

SBA revamps 504 Loan Program
to improve delivery, ease expansion of CDCs
The U.S. Small Business Administration is modifying its 504 Certified Development Company Program to encourage creation of new lenders, expansion of the territories they serve, and, ultimately, improve the delivery of the program to small businesses and further spur job creation. more

Sweden's preliminary budget to be presented
Taxpayers in the Town of Sweden will be looking at a slight tax increase when the preliminary budget is presented Tuesday, October 28. more

Sweden voters will be asked to choose
between incumbent, newcomer for supervisor
Voters in the Town of Sweden will be faced with a choice this year when they step into the voting booth on Tuesday, November 4. The position of part-time supervisor is being sought after by incumbent Republican Nat O. "Buddy" Lester, III and Democratic opponent Gary Skoog. more

Town of Sweden voters to have
town councilmember choices in November election
There are two councilperson seats up for grabs on the Town of Sweden board when voters walk into the voting booth in the November 4 election. more

Work of Visions program in Albion recognized
The Genesee/Orleans Council on Alcoholism and Substance Abuse (GCASA) awarded the Visions Program of Rural Opportunities, Inc. (ROI) its Caring Community Award at the Fourth Annual GCasa Awards Dinner at the Genesee Community College Forum. more