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TOW AGES DEMOCRAT AND CHRONICLE SUNDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2000 3B NEIGHBORHOOD NOTEBOOK stoi mm Amtrak officials' visit this week part of effort by local lawmakers for station. the train station; and representatives of the Genesee Transportation Council. CSX owns the property along the railroad tracks where the passenger station would be located and passengers would have to cross a CSX track to reach the station. Conrail owned the property until last year, when part of the company was purchased by CSX. Conrail had initially agreed to the plan, but when the sale of the company began years ago proponents of the passenger station were forced to wait.

about 10 passengers a day. Amtrak spokesman Wes Coates called that figure "very conservative." It's been about 40 years since passenger trains stopped here. A few years after that the train station was demolished. Lilla is hoping that a train stop would attract tourists who would visit the Erie Canal, the Finger Lakes region and its wineries and Lake Ontario. The 85-mile Rochester-to-Syracuse ride is the longest stretch without a stop between New York City and Buffalo.

Schumer spokesman Phil Singer said Schumer has a firm commitment from CSX President John W. Snow that he would be open to all proposals to build a station. "There is a long way to go before the Lyons station stop becomes a reality, but I feel confident that the project still has a chance," Schumer said. The plan for a station on the line between Rochester and Syracuse has been talked about for about 10 years. In 1989, an Amtrak study estimated the stop would be used by them to make their decision process that much easier?" said Wayne County Planner Sharon Lilla.

In addition to Lilla, two or three Amtrak officials will meet with a representative of U.S. Sen. Charles Schumer; a representative of state Sen. Michael Nozzolio, R-Fayette, Seneca County; Lyons Supervisor James Fabino; Mike Santelli, a local businessman and proponent of STAFF WRITER BENNETT J. LOUDON LYONS Amtrak officials will visit Wayne County on Wednesday to explore the possibility of a passenger stop in Lyons.

"It's just kind of a fact-finding mission. The bottom line is, how do we get a station established here? What kind of information do we need to deliver to RACEYA! "FT 1 tr Clarkson property BY STAFF WRITER DOLORES ORMAN CLARKSON A 3.5 percent cut in the property tax rate is in store for home owners under the proposed $1.81 million town budget for 2001. It would be the second straight year for a decrease, said Supervisor Paul Kimball. "Coupled with some previous decreases, this brings us to the same level we were in 1990," Kimball said. The current tax rate of $8.31 per $1,000 assessed valuation would drop to $8.02.

Property is currently assessed at 54 percent of full value. For the owner of a home valued at $100,000, the tax bill would be $433.08. The proposed spending plan is 4.35 percent higher than the current budget of $1.73 million. The tentative date for the public hearing on the proposed budget is Nov. 14, said Kimball.

Although spending would climb by $75,638 next year, the tax-rate decrease is possible primarily because of projected revenue increases, Kimball said. One of the principal areas is MAX SCHULTE staff photographer Benjamin and Rebecca Saltzman, 4-year-old twins from Irondequoit, enjoy a merry-go-round ride at Ridge Webster Park, Webster during yesterday afternoon's balmy weather. More of the same is just ahead, with Tuesdays high expected to be 70. Details, 6B Orleans County voters set to elect the unopposed EAST ROCHESTER Officials plan grant application The town-village of East Rochester will soon receive a $2,500 state grant to hire a consultant to help develop and submit a Small Cities Community Development Block Grant application. Small Cities grants are used for housing, infrastructure and economic development projects that benefit low- and moderate-income New Yorkers.

East Rochester had applied this year for money to revamp the Concrest neighborhood, but that application was turned down. Revitalizing the 100 poured-concrete houses on the west side of East Rochester is still a priority, said village administrator Robert Hanks, but grant criteria change yearly so it is possible that a project like Concrest would not be eligible for funds next year. "There is no question that we intend to apply," said Hanks. GREECE Women's legal clinic scheduled A Women's Legal Clinic in Greece is scheduled from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Nov.

1. The clinic is sponsored by the Domestic Violence Regional Collaborative, a new initiative funded by the Violence Against Women Act. Topics such as custody, visitation, divorce, orders of protection and other family law issues will be discussed. Agencies presenting at the clinic include The Legal Aid Society of Rochester, the Greater Upstate Law Project and Alternatives for Battered Women. For more information, or to register, call Julie Bianchi at 428-1868.

PENFIELD School's plans topic of meeting The Indian Landing Home School Association is holding a discussion of the school's long-range planning at 7 p.m. Thursday at the school, 702 N. Landing Road. Parents of all current and future Indian Landing Elementary School students are invited. BRIGHTON Blood drive set at school The Rochester chapter of the American Red Cross will hold a blood drive Oct.

31 at Brighton High School. The event runs from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. in the school's main gym. The school is at 1150 S.

Winton Road. HENRIETTA Candidates to appear Oct. 30 Henrietta Neighbors United will sponsor a "Meet the Candidate Night" Oct. 30. Guests include state Assembly Democratic candidate Christine Saltzberg, Republican candidate Joseph Errigo and state Senate Democratic candidate James Markovics.

Sen. James Alesi, R-Perinton, was invited but had to decline because of a prior commitment. The event runs from 7 to 8:45 p.m. at the Henrietta Public Library, 455 Calkins Road. For more information, contact Rachel Warren at 321-0293.

GATES Halloween gala tickets on sale The Italian-American Community Center is sponsoring its annual Halloween Dance from 8 p.m. to midnight Saturday at 150 Marconi Blvd. Tickets are $20 and are on sale until tomorrow. There will be awards given for the first-, second- and third-place costumes. For tickets or more information, call 594-8882.

Scouts cook up new camping skill A running unopposed for the Town Board. He has been in the position since Jan. 1, when he was ap pointed to fill a vacancy. He will serve the last three years of a four-year term. Robinson previously served as chairman of the town's Zoning Board of Appeals.

He has worked as a millwright for Delphi Automotive for 22 years. Robinson said he wants to emphasize responsible growth in the town, and wants to try to attract businesses that will fit in with the town's rural and agricultural flavor. The council position currently pays $2,387 per year. Murray: Republican incumbent Theodore R. Spada is running unopposed for town justice.

He has filled the position since the retirement of Justice Richard Lavender in December 1999. The position, which pays $7,000 annually, has a four-year term. Spada, 50, of Fancher, works as a senior engineer at Eastman Kodak Co. He said he wants to help the community's youth. For more information about local elections, click on: www.rochesternews.com election2000 sa2ooo District attorney and county judge among officials with no challengers.

may get tax cut the Monroe County sales tax revenue, he said. The proposed budget calls for $115,000 in sales tax revenue next year, compared with $100,000 this year. The tax levy would be $939,867, compared with $921,888.50 this year. Kimball pinned increased spending to two primary areas: a general 3 percent pay increase for employees and the purchase of a 10-wheel dump truck outfitted for snow removal. Since 1990, the town has been paying cash for capital equipment rather than financing the cost, said Kimball.

About $85,000 has been budgeted each year. But next year, $125,000 will be allocated to cover the cost of the truck, Kimball said. Commenting on the wage and benefits increase, Councilman Harlan Purdy said, "It's a labor-intensive operation." The 3 percent increase "is in line" with other towns and the general business area, he said. Elected public officials also would receive a 3 percent salary increase next year under the budget proposal. Other dishes prepared yesterday included stews, chili, donuts, apple crisp and lasagna.

Adults got the idea for letting the boys square off with Dutch ovens from the International Dutch Oven Society, which sanctioned the contest. The cast iron pots were valued by 19th century pioneers as an essential tool of frontier living, and the society, based in Logan, Utah, pushes them as a superior way to cook today. Yesterday afternoon saw Scouts turning meat, caramelizing onions and warming charcoal briquettes to place on the top and bottom of their ovens. "Don't walk away and leave it," said Dexter Hill, an adult leader of Troop 173 in Greece, advising a boy at work on the onions. "Otherwise they'll turn black and taste bitter." Some troops hoped to win through both good cooking and strategy.

Members of Troop 17 decided to make lasagna and something called "marshmallow balloons." "We figured everyone else would make cobbler," said Kevin Kuchta, a boy in the Hamlin troop. For more information, try: www.otetiana.org filled a number of volunteer positions within the Rochester Police Department. She was nominated for the award by Sgt. Cheryl Franks. Dr.

Baum, who retired from the University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry, continues working as a rheumatologist, often volunteering more than 40 hours a week. Turning 22 on the 22nd: Heather Hunt, Avon, Livingston County. Sharing a birthday: Larry DeCarolis, 47, and son Brian, 20, both of Fairport; Harriet V. Blake, 84, Rochester, and nephew Bill Vogt, 74, Indianapolis. Anniversaries: Mary and Clarence Kesselring, Rochester, 68th; Lillian and Louis Stork, Greece, 62nd.

County Sex Abuse Task Force in 1987 and started a youth court program in 1995. The position pays $119,600 per year. Coroner: Republican Scott Schmidt, 37, of Albion, is running unopposed for a four-year term. He has been coroner since 1990. Schmidt also works as a funeral director in the Christopher Mitchell Funeral Home.

In his next term, he plans on pursuing more education in the field of death investigations. He's the vice president of the New York Association of County Coroners and Medical Examiners. His annual salary is $1,279 and $100 per case. Carlton: Republican James Broadwell, 44, of Waterport, is running unopposed for the Town Board. Broadwell, a farmer, has served on the board since December, when he was appointed to fill a vacancy.

He will serve the remaining year of a four-year term. He said he plans on working to keep taxes low. The position pays $2,500. Clarendon: Republican Allen W. Robinson, 46, of Holley, is perform the Heimlich maneuver.

It took five thrusts to eject the jawbreaker, Carol said. Jared went to be checked over by the school nurse, who called the boy's father, Henry, to tell him what had happened. "She said to him, 'First I have to tell you that Jared is all Carol told me. "I am a nurse, and I just don't know what I would have done if this story had a different ending." When Jared arrived home that day, Carol said she asked him, "Do you realize that Officer Cook saved your life?" "He said to me, 'Oh, yes, Mom, I was really The Bennetts have one other child, Megan, 17. A homecoming celebration today will mark the next step in VT 0 BY STAFF WRITERS MEAGHAN McDERMOTT and PATRICK FLANIGAN Orleans County residents will elect a district attorney, County Court judge and coroner next month along with several town-level elections.

District attorney: Republican Joseph Cardone, 43, of Medina has been district attorney since 1992 and will remain in office since he's running unopposed this year. In 1996, he became the county's first full-time district attorney a change he pushed for. In his next four-year term, he said he wants to get the office more involved in the schools to teach students about the criminal justice system and hopefully steer them away from crime. His annual salary is $119,800. County Court: Republican incumbent James P.

Punch, 45, of Medina is running unopposed for a second 10-year term. Punch said he finds the work gratifying and believes that serving in his position gives him the opportunity to mete out justice. He served as district attorney from 1985 to 1990. Punch founded the Orleans BY STAFF WRITER JOHN K0HLSTRAND WEBSTER Sure, Boy Scouts are good at hiking, fishing and chopping wood. But you should see them cook.

Boy Scouts from 17 troops across western Monroe County took to their Dutch ovens yesterday, all looking to secure prizes for an afternoon spent whipping up recipes like ginger pot roast and apple cobbler. The competition was part of the Northern Light District's annual fall camp at Webster Park. It sounds almost un-rugged to sit around and, well, cook. But Scout leaders say it isn't that much of a stretch from other woodsy Scout activities. Consider the tools involved.

"A campfire, knives began Mark Reeves, one parent. "How much more fun can you have?" finished Rick Wiler, another adult. Most of the Scouts themselves said they were happy to learn one more skill they can use while in the woods. "I like this especially when we get to eat," said Matt Muerb, 15, of Troop 267 in Greece. His troop was at work on the ginger pot roast along with sweet potatoes, apples and hot fudge brownie pudding.

make way for a new parish center. There will be music, visits by former school faculty and a display of memorabilia of the parish and its school, which was opened soon after the church was formed. Closed in 1980, the building was used as a junior high school for another parish and then used by the Greece School District until 1997. The current worship space is to be renovated as part of a building program. A dedicated volunteer and a physician were honored Friday as OASIS Senior Role Model Award recipients for 2000.

Judy Arnold, 63, and Dr. John Baum, 73, received the awards at a luncheon at Monroe Community Hospital. Judy has Officer saves life of Canandaigua seventh-grader CAROL A A RITTER ii Because he was in the right place at the right time and knew exactly what to do, Canandaigua police officer Jeff Cook has the everlasting gratitude of a seventh-grader and his family. Jeff was at the Canandaigua Middle School conducting a DARE program around 9 a.m. Wednesday.

One of the kids in the class he was working with was Jared Bennett, 12. Jared's mom, Carol, said her son was sucking on a jawbreaker when the candy suddenly became stuck in his throat and cut off his wind. Jared quickly stood up, went to the front of the room and gestured to the officer, who asked him, "Can you breathe?" When Jared shook his head no, the policeman stepped around behind him and began to Democrat and Chronicle 33 crcnduye Rochester, NY 14614 258-2309 crittero DemocratandChronicle.com the 43-year evolution of Our Lady of Mercy Church, which was formed Sept. 24, 1957, in the old Lake Theater (now Charlotte Appliance) on Lake Avenue. The 10:30 a.m.

Mass will be followed by an open house and reception from noon to 3 p.m. at the church at 36 Armstrong Road. All who formerly attended the church are welcome to return to tour the school building, which is to be demolished to NEWS TIPS: Call Assistant Metro Editors Chris Buckle and Marketta Gregory for regional or suburban tips: 258-2252 Outside Monroe County: (800)767-7539.