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PHIL LOSSIFER
As our hysterized Media shouts from rooftops 'bout the Schiavo an' Jackson stories other problems're bein' ignored. Religious Right demands Congress call members back t'vote on RR problems, but when national security or minimum wage bills are bein' debated, they procrastinate! Senate's Schiavo vote was approved by a voice vote with only three, repeat three Senators present! Voice votes show all are present, when they're in Lower Slobbovia, south of Dogpatch...[Read full story]
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NEW YORK'S BUDGET: ON TIME, MOVING FORWARD
By Assemblyman Brian M. Kolb
My Assembly Republican colleagues and I have been promoting significant changes in New York's budget process for some time. Now, the state budget passed, on time, after 20 straight years of late budgets! I'd say progress is being made...[Read full story]
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KOLB APPLAUDS LAND-CLAIM DECISION BY U.S. SUPREME COURT
Assembly Brian M. Kolb (R,C-Canandaigua) today applauded the U.S. Supreme Court's decision in the case of the City of Sherrill v. Oneida Indian Nation. In its 8-1 decision for the city of Sherrill, the Supreme Court concluded that the Oneida Nation cannot expand its sovereign territories merely by purchasing more land from the general public...[Read full story]
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HONORING OUR VETERANS FOR GENERATIONS TO COME
Legislative Column by New York State Senator Michael F. Nozzolio
Recently, I had the distinct honor to speak at the rededication of a plaque honoring World War I veterans. The plaque at the Seneca Falls library previously hung in the entrance wall to the former Mynderse library. I'd like to thank all of the veterans who worked so hard to make sure that the plaque found a new home in the beautiful new library in Seneca Falls. Veteran Jack Mahoney and Ron Reynolds, Commander of the Kirk Casey Post of the American Legion, deserve a special thanks for their efforts...[Read full story]
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THE PLANT MAN
Groundcover: Careful Prep Yields Great Results
"Low maintenance!" That's the clarion call I hear frequently from readers who contact me for ideas that will enhance their landscape without devouring hours of their valuable time...[Read full story]
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Ontario County 4-H Members Attend Fashion Focus
Over 150 4-H members and leaders from the Finger Lakes Region recently spent a Saturday in school where they learned new project ideas to use in their clubs and for their families. The Fashion Focus program was held on Saturday, March 12 at the Canandaigua Middle School. More than 40 Ontario County 4-H members attended this event and learned how to make items of fiber and fabrics for their homes...[Read full story]
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FLCC STUDENT NAMED TO NYS ACADEMIC TEAM
Finger Lakes Community College student James Bryant, of Canandaigua, was recently selected as a member of the 2005 All-New York First Academic Team for the Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society. Bryant received recognition at the Annual Phi Theta Kappa Awards Luncheon in Albany...[Read full story]
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LETTER TO THE EDITOR
Dear Bob,
Enclosed is a check for another year of the Community Trader. It can't be beat for local news and events...[Read full story]
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EDITORIAL
By Bob Bowdren
Just Wondering…
This new Phelps Community Center has left me with a whole lot of questions and not too many answers...[Read full story]
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PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS
MIDLAKES ATHLETIC HALL OF FAME: Nomination forms are now available at the Clifton Springs YMCA, Midlakes High School and area merchants. Forms are due by Sunday, May 1. Call Gary Husk at the YMCA at 315-462-6184 for information or forms...[Read full story]
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DeSales named "Poetry Achievement Honor School"
DeSales has been named "Poetry Achievement Honor School" for the number of students that have been selected to have their poems published after participating in a poetry contest. Earlier in the year DeSales reported that Ms. DeSain's English 9 class had 15 students whose poems had been accepted for publication in A CELEBRATION OF YOUNG POETS-FALL 2004...[Read full story]
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De Sales Student Receives Honorable Mention in the About Literature Contest.
The New York Center for the Book, in conjunction with the Library of Congress Center for the Book, has chosen Samantha McNulty as one of the 101 Honorable Mention winners in the 2005 Letters About Literature Contest. This letter-writing contest was open to all students in grades 9-12 in New York State...[Read full story]
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