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Local News
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PHIL LOSSIFER
United Air Lines turnin' pension over t' the Feds proves why private social security accounts won't work, or should even be considered. Wherever there's bucks there's a vulture aimin' fer a piece of it. More threatenin' was the judge who stated it was the lesser of two evils. Govmint interference? GM an' Ford have high pension costs, how long afore they, an' other employers go the same route. Seems although people find ways t' provide fer their old age, someone finds ways t' lower it or end it completely. Lookit other workers, steel fer one. Companies go down the tubes, execs laugh all the way t' Floridy bank...[Read full story]
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IT'S TIME TO ENACT CIVIL CONFINEMENT …
AND STATE RESIDENTS CAN PLAY AN ACTIVE ROLE
Civil confinement legislation has been on the Assembly Republican agenda for more than 10 years. But, year after year, Assembly Democrats shoot down the issue. My colleagues and I refuse to roll over on this matter, and we're determined to keep fighting until this legislation is passed and becomes law...[Read full story]
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MUSICAL TRIBUTE TO VETERANS A SUCCESS
Assemblyman Brian M. Kolb (R,C-Canandaigua) greets Capt. Robert Green of the 65th Brigade of the New York State Guard...[Read full story]
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SENATOR NOZZOLIO ANNOUNCES PASSAGE OF MEASURE TO ABOLISH EARLY RELEASE COMMISSIONS
Says Panels Should Not Have Authority to Grant "Get Out of Jail Free" Cards
Albany - Citing a case in Cayuga County in which a convicted rapist was released from prison early, New York State Senator Michael F. Nozzolio (R,C-Fayette), Chairman of the Senate Crime Victims, Crime and Correction Committee announced that the State Senate acted today on legislation he is sponsoring (S.3689) that would abolish local Early Release Commissions that have the authority to release convicted criminals before they have served their full sentence...[Read full story]
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SENATE APPROVES NOZZOLIO BILL TO COMBAT DANGEROUS ILLEGAL METHAMPHETAMINE DRUG
Measure Would Target Methamphetamine Labs, Help Shut Down Drug Production
Albany - Citing the dramatic increase in the number of clandestine laboratories that produce methamphetamines, State Senator Michael F. Nozzolio (R-Fayette) today announced that the New York State Senate has approved legislation (S.3511) he is sponsoring which would enhance law enforcement's efforts to combat and prosecute operators of "meth" laboratories as well as the theft or possession of stolen anhydrous ammonia...[Read full story]
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THE PLANT MAN
Magnificent Black Walnut Trees Need Compatible "Neighbors"
"What can I plant near my Black Walnut trees?" That's a question that I sometimes hear, and it's a very good question, because not every plant will thrive in close proximity to a Black Walnut. Today, I'll explain why, and tell you about some trees and shrubs that can cohabit with your Walnuts...[Read full story]
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EDITORIAL
JUST WONDERING…
By Bob Bowdren
I thought if I used this title again, I would get a lot of attention (I sure did last time). Actually, I'm thinking about the recent school budgets. In our area, 10 were rejected. That looks like 20% and I believe it will get worse in the years to come...[Read full story]
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SECOND "FAITH AND LIFE" SERIES PRESENTATION: "FAITH IN PARENTING" WITH ELLEN POLIMENI
St. Felix and St. Francis Parishes are proud to announce the second presentation of our Faith and Life Series featuring: Ellen Polimeni, Mayor of Canandaigua and House Principal of the Canandaigua Middle School, speaking on: Faith in Parenting"...[Read full story]
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PEOPLE PINS® & LITTLE PEOPLE PINS®
Canandaigua - The Second Time Around Parents: Grandparents & Relatives Raising Other's Children are selling People Pins to help support programs and 4-H activities for the children. The cost of the pins is $14.00...[Read full story]
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Grange Donates Dictionaries to Third Graders
On May 6, 2005, Clifton Springs Grange #1042 presented a dictionary to each third grade student and teacher in the Midlakes Intermediate School. Representatives of Clifton Springs Grange visited each Grade 3 classroom to distribute the dictionaries and to discuss how dictionaries are used. Those helping with the distribution were Sharon Croucher, Bruce Croucher, Sandy Speers, Pinky Tiebout and Sam Holdforth. A total of 142 dictionaries were given out...[Read full story]
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DOC ABRAHAM GREEN THUMB MEMORIAL AWARD ANNOUNCED
Cornell Cooperative Extension of Ontario County with support from Spring Valley Garden and Ayres Farm Market announces the Doc Abraham Green Thumb Memorial Award. This annual award will be presented to the person, business or organization that promotes and enhances the green industry in Ontario County and provides horticultural awareness and education to residents...[Read full story]
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The Fight for Equitable School Funding
By Mike Ford, Superintendent of Phelps-Clifton Springs Central Schools
In 1993, a group of folks who founded a not-for-profit organization, The Campaign for Fiscal Equity, filed a lawsuit in State Supreme Court challenging the constitutionality of New York State's education funding system. This New York City based coalition sued the state as they believed the children who were educated in the New York City public schools were being deprived of a "sound, basic education" due to the inequitable funding that was provided to their school district by the State of New York...[Read full story]
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May 18, 2005
Farmington (Phelps) Women's Softball League
Week # 2
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Horoscopes...[Click here for Readings]
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LONG TIME CHAMBER PRESIDENT RETIRES
Sue Schuppenhauer, who has served as President of the Shortsville Chamber of Commerce for many years (we promised not to tell HOW many), and continued in the job after Shortsville and Manchester Chambers merged, retired at the last chamber meeting...[Read full story]
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GOLDEN HOME SING
Hard at work in Downtown Phelps at the location of the old "Quigley's Bar". It appears they will be ready to open soon. We are looking forward to that!!...[Read full story]
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