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Local News
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PHIL LOSSIFER
I was lookin' fer a topic when gas prices went outta sight. Knew it was comin', as greed got the better o' corporate brains. Amazin' how gas price rises quick, doesn't go down when oil price drops. They'll give all sortsa reasons, but greed an' corporate profits for oil companies are the prime reason. High leaders benefittin', also!...[Read full story]
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KOLB, ASSEMBLY MINORITY CALL FOR CIVIL CONFINEMENT
Assemblyman Brian M. Kolb (R,C-Canandaigua) and members of the Assembly Republican conference gathered in Albany on Sept. 20 to again call for passage of civil confinement legislation. The conference also displayed petitions bearing the signatures of more than 15,000 New Yorkers statewide who favor a civil confinement law. Assembly Republicans launched the petition drive in May...[Read full story]
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OCTOBER IS BREAST CANCER AWARENESS MONTH
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and I would like to take this opportunity to remind the women in our lives to schedule their annual mammograms. The Adelphi NY Statewide Breast Cancer Hotline and Support Program, which has volumes of information and expert staff available to answer questions, is available to help women find centers offering this service....[Read full story]
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SPECIAL SESSION NEEDED IMMEDIATELY
Last week I joined my colleagues from the Assembly minority in calling on Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver to immediately convene a special session of the Assembly so we could pass legislation to ease the burden of increasing costs of heating and motor fuel...[Read full story]
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NOZZOLIO ANNOUNCES CORRECTION OFFICER EXAM
Examination To Be Given On November 19, 2005
Albany--Praising the work of New York's correction officers as one of the greatest examples of public service, State Senator Michael F. Nozzolio...[Read full story]
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NATIONAL WOMEN'S HALL OF FAME TO GET NEW HOME
Seneca Falls - In an agreement announced today, the National Women's Hall of Fame will have a new home in one of the oldest historic buildings in the Finger Lakes Region...[Read full story]
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THE PLANT MAN
"Sickly" Soil Can be Saved!
When you have serious soil problems, it can be almost impossible to grow anything successfully. But when you nurse your sick soil back to health, you'll be amazed at the exciting variety of plants that thrive in your formerly barren wasteland!...[Read full story]
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Horoscopes...[Click here for Readings]
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BUSINESS OF THE MONTH
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The Community Party of Phelps
The Community Party of Phelps is taking a new approach to building awareness in the community for the November election; an approach that has never been used before for a local campaign...[Read full story]
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WOMEN OUTDOORS FINGER LAKES REGION FIRST EVENT A SUCCESS
Women Outdoors, a non-profit organization dedicated to promote wilderness activities and competency in the out-of-doors, hosted its first event in the newly-formed Finger Lakes Region on Sunday, September 18. Fourteen women participated, learning about Women Outdoors, and enjoying the wildlife drive and hike at the Montezuma National Wildlife Refuge...[Read full story]
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TEACHING MATH THROUGH THE DECADES
Teaching Math in 1950: A logger sells a truckload of lumber for $100. His cost of production is 4/5 of the price. What is his profit?...[Read full story]
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Insuring Your Child's College Education
Few would argue with the value of a college education. Our economy increasingly favors college graduates for the best jobs. Technological change at an accelerated pace is requiring a more knowledgeable and skilled workforce than ever before...[Read full story]
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The ABCs of Money Management
If you were asked how best to prepare a child for college, you might say that a well-rounded high school curriculum would be a good start. True, your child does need to be a good student in order to get a foot in the door of higher education. However, for most children, college is their first foray into the world of independent adulthood. And, attached to that newfound independence is financial responsibility...[Read full story]
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2005 4-H HONOR ROLL RECIPIENT - ONTARIO COUNTY
Ed Cockram was selected to receive the 2005 4-H Honor Roll. This award was presented to his daughter, Mary Cockram Morse, at the Ed Cockram Lodge, Bristol Hills 4-H Camp, during the summer camping season. He was the Ontario County 4-H agent from 1940 to 1972. During his tenure he oversaw the expansion of the county 4-H program, war time projects, construction of the present Cornell Cooperative Extension building and 4-H camp improvements. Many may remember his chicken barbecues at Roseland Park...[Read full story]
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ONTARIO ARC NAMES VOCATIONAL ASSESSMENT MANAGER
Michelle Jungermann has been named Vocational Assessment Manager for Ontario ARC. In her new position, Jungermann will conduct community based vocational evaluations to help individuals identify their vocational interests, skills, strengths and needs...[Read full story]
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New burn injuries spark an old warning
Don't carry "ring caps" for toy cap guns in a pocket...[Read full story]
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Letter to the editor
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Letter to the editor(#2)
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A MESSAGE FROM NORM TEED
"In 1971 my wife Grace and I purchased our first home here in Phelps. I can honestly say that decision was one of the best choices we could have made. We knew from the start that this was where we wanted to live, work and raise our family. With your support I am confident that we can make Phelps a community in which our children and grandchildren can be proud of."...[Read full story]
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CLIFTON SPRINGS HOSPITAL IS PLEASED TO WELCOME
OB/GYN SUSAN DANTONI, M.D.
CLIFTON SPRINGS, NY- Clifton Springs Hospital is pleased to welcome Dr. Susan Dantoni. A graduate of the Albany Medical College, Dr. Dantoni completed her residency at the University of Rochester and has been practicing in the region since 1999. She is board certified and a Fellow of the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology...[Read full story]
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Designing Dilemmas
Expressing Your own Unique Style
Dear Designing Solutions: My husband and I are trying to go it alone and decorate our new home by ourselves to save some money. Are there techniques you recommend to amateurs that will help them express their own personal style instead of doing rooms from magazine and catalog pictures? Elisse...[Read full story]
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