Chili sailor on hand to meet The Breeze - JO2 Mark Richardson of Chili, while on active duty with the Navy Reserve in Hawaii, was on hand to greet the Spirit of Ontario as it entered Honolulu Harbor March 7. Richardson, the web manager for Channel 10, NBC News in Rochester, was invited aboard and was given a tour of Spirit of Ontario, a massive 284 feet long and five stories high. Richardson said the captain and crew were very nice and even let him sit up on the bridge in the captain's chair. "The bridge was like being on the bridge of "Star Ship Enterprise," Richardson said. This was an added surprise after being sent to Hawaii and being stationed at Pearl Harbor. "My Dad has a lot to talk about when he gets home," Richardson's son, Ryan, said.

Brockport hosts fast ferry, tourism presentations

Two meetings regarding the fast ferry and Canadian tourism will be held in Brockport.

Fast ferry public information night Thursday, March 18, 6 to 9 p.m. New York Room, Cooper Hall, SUNY College at Brockport. Sponsored by: Senator George Maziarz, Assemblyman Charles Nesbitt, Assemblyman Bill Reilich, Legislator Wayne Zyra, Legislator Robert Colby, Village of Brockport Mayor Josephine C. Matela and Town of Sweden Supervisor Nat O. Lester III.

Representatives of the fast ferry will be present to share the news about the potential impact of the fast ferry on local tourism. All are invited to attend. Refreshments will be served.

Ontario Ministry of Tourism Breakfast Meeting Friday, March 19, 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. New York Room, Cooper Hall, SUNY College at Brockport

Sponsored by: Village of Brockport Mayor Josephine C. Matela and Town of Sweden Supervisor Nat O. Lester III.

Arlene White, Tourism Business Development Consultant with the Ontario Ministry of Tourism & Recreation, will be on hand to present information on the Bi-National Niagara Tourism Alliance. This meeting is imported for retail, restaurant, recreation, museum and tourism professionals in the community, according to organizers. Topics include marketing efforts, exchange rates, and other aspects and possibilities. Continental breakfast and refreshments will be served.