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i FBI DROPS 2 IIIQUiniES The FBI has closed two area investigations, one of Monroe County sewer contractors, the other of RITs use of Eisenhower College funds. Stories, 6B. SATURDAY AUGUST 22. 1987 ROCHESTER NEW YORK SECTION 2B BRIEFING 3B NEW YORK 5B DEATHS 6B CLASSIFIED 15B COMICS Democrat (fbroniclt) 1 I 1 rap irspoin stapHy call the rape-crisis service, which serves Monroe County, Cottrell said. That's pretty scary if it's one in 10.

That's 6,000 victims annually," she said. Last year, 27 percent of the 653 instances of sexual assault reported to the rape-crisis service were committed by a stranger. Forty-two percent were committed by an acquaintance, and 17 percent were attacks by a relative, she said. Circumstances of the other 14 percent were not known, Cottrell said, explaining that counselors do not always press for details if victims are not readily forthcoming. Whether the assailant is a friend or a stranger, fear is the overriding emotion in the victims, Cottrell said.

"Fear is their biggest concern. Absolutely Most of the women say, 'I thought he was going to kill TURN TO PAGE 2B women accepted rides with men or walked out of a bar with a man they had just met Women also have been attacked while they were walking outdoors, and some men have jumped into unlocked cars as the victim waited at a traffic light, Rickard said. Only a few of the attacks occurred when someone broke into a house or an apartment, Rickard said. Earlier this summer two such rapes were reported in the Park Avenue area, and police believed they were committed by the same assailant But the attacks have not continued, and police believe the suspect might be serving time in jail on other charges, Rickard said. Rickard said statistics understate the problem because so many rapes go unreported to police.

Up to 90 percent of rape victims do not "There's been no concentration in one area and no ties between the suspects or the victims," said Rickard. Calls to the Rape Crisis Service of Planned Parenthood also have increased this year, said Kathy Cottrell, assistant director. Last year the service received about 400 reports of rape, she said, but statistics for this year are not available. Police said records show. There were 170 rapes reported in 1985 to the Rochester Police Department The number of reported rapes increased in 1986 to 197.

Between January and June of this year, there were 84 reported rapes. But that figure easily could rise to about 170 when reports from July, August and September are compiled, if the current trend continues. Many of the rapes occurred when City police note the latest average of a rape a night By Katie Kilfoyle Democrat and Chronicle An average of one rape a night has been reported to Rochester police during the past 45 days, marking a sharp increase in the number of rapes reported this year and continuing the trend of several years. Although rapes normally increase during summer, they are especially high this summer, Police Deputy Chief Terrence M. Rickard said yesterday.

Nine incidents were reported on a recent day. Psychics seek clues to murder Parents want answers about 1985 Ovid killing The Associated Press OVID The parents of a 20-year-old woman who was found murdered in a cornfield two years ago in this Seneca County town have hired two Midwest psychics to seek clues to the killer's identity. The couple, Michael and Phyllis O'Connell of Burnsville, returned to Ovid last weekend with the psychics and retraced the steps of their daughter, Kristin O'Connell, in the days leading up to her death. "The information they have supplied us with thus far has provided a couple of very strong leads, and we hope this will be resolved within a ehnrt nerinH nf timn." Hflirl Mirhnpl O'flnnnoll Judge dismisses suits by inmate who tried suicide A federal judge has dismissed three lawsuits by a Monroe County Jail inmate who claimed the county was negligent in allowing him to try to hang himself in his cell U.S. District Judge Michael A.

Tele-sca, calling the suits "frivolous dismissed the $5 million claims by inmate James G. Mills against the county, Strong Memorial Hospital and Sheriff Andrew P. Meloni. Jail deputies rescued Mills in April after he tried to hang himself from his cell door with bedsheets. He claimed he suffered brain damage and a sore neck because of negligence on the part of county officials, who he claims should have recognized his suicidal tendencies.

Mills, who is serving a 12-month sentence at the county jail for a parole violation, filed a new $5 million lawsuit in U.S. District Court yesterday against the jail and state mental health officials, claiming they refused to provide him with medication for depression. Mills filed the suits himself, without a lawyer. Pit bull's execution stay will extend, officials say The pit bull dog that bit a Rochester man, causing his death last month, will probably get a second reprieve Monday, officials said. Donald Rehkopf said yesterday he would request that the dog's 30-day stay of execution be extended beyond its expiration date Monday.

Rehkopf is representing Mark Parise of 406 Meigs who owned Pete, the pit bull that bit a city man while he was watching fireworks July 4. Robert Barbarita, 29, died July 16 after a blood clot traveled from his leg wound to his lungs. Rehkopf asked Brighton Town Justice John J. Ark last month not to destroy the 45-pound dog in case it is needed as evidence during the trial. The Monroe County district attorney's office did not object to the reprieve at the time, and Rehkopf said he expects the additional stay to be granted.

The case is awaiting a grand jury investigation. 10,000 people expected at Puerto Rican Festival Organizers say as many as 10,000 people may attend the 17th annual Puerto Rican Festival today and tomorrow at Silver Stadium. The festival, featuring Puerto Rican foods and music by several area bands, runs from noon to 10 p.m. each day. Roberto Burgos, executive director of the Puerto Rican Youth Development and Resource Center which sponsors the festival, said it was originally planned for Aug.

14 and 15 at a parking lot behind the center on North Clinton Avenue. But city officials said the lot was too small and helped arrange for use of the stadium instead, he said. Mayor Thomas Ryan and County Executive Lucien Morin yesterday declared Aug. 22-28 Puerto Rican Week in Rochester and Monroe County in honor of the festival, which is dedicated this year to Pedro Nunez, a local musician who plays traditional Puerto Rican folk music. ym-vwwmm i i dill an executive with Pillsbury Co.

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The psychics, who asked not to be identified, said they had assisted several other police investigations. "The feelings and psychic impressions in this nrpn are ns strnn? as thev were two vears am" one of them said after visiting several spots in the county. "My impression is that there are people who have substantial knowledge of this murder." Reports from the psychics will be reviewed with state police and Edward Beaufort-Cutner Investigations a private investigation firm from Buffalo that is working on the case full time, O'Connell said. State police Investigator Fred Noyes said po-lice are still interviewing people and have some leads. "This case is by no means closed," he said.

City teachers give support to new pact Vincent Taylor Democrat and Chronicle Teachers deserve the raise included in a tentative contract with the City School District, parts of the agreement are cause for concern, some teachers say. don't think it's more than teachers in school district deserve if you consider teachers are going to be held accountable," said Gabriel Rivera, a social studies teacher at Monroe Junior-Senior High School. He said the contract good one and teachers deserve the money. The contract must be approved by the school and the membership of the Rochester Teachers Association before it takes effect TURN TO PAGE 28 on Saturdays Teen-age dancers enliven tradition at Polish festival By Carol Ritter Democrat and Chronicle Her eye is on a future in accounting, but 18-year-old Krystina Tryt's feet are firmly rooted in the ages-old folk dances of her Polish ancestry. Tradition: Iif you don't keep it up, it'll just die out, and you'll have nothing left," she said yesterday noon.

Tryt was helping her troupe of young dancers from St Stanislaus Church on Hudson Avenue prepare to demonstrate their skills at the opening of the fifth annual Polish Fest at the Monroe County Fairgrounds. Dancing, music, food, and crafts dear to the hearts of the nearly 70,000 area residents who trace their roots to Poland will fill Minett Hall and an adjacent tent at the fair COnRECTIOIL A headline in yesterday's Democrat and Chronicle incorrectly stated the city administration's position on the Genesee Valley Regional Food Bank. The city sees no problem with changing the zoning code, which could allow non-profit agencies such as the food bank to locate within "Community Commercial or C-2 districts." Before any such agency could move into a C-2, that agency would have to be granted a special permit from the Planning Commission. good nonninG "The members of Natty Bumpo, a local music group, would like to say thank you to the Monroe County Parks Department. (The department's) assistance and enthusiasm regarding our annual 'Party in the held last Saturday, is greatly appreciated." Natty Bumpo, 568 Woodbine Ave.

you would like to salute some-one for a good deed, call the Good Morning line, 258-2400. it's not It's tremendous exercise." As festival workers yesterday arranged booths to sell wood carvings and costumed dolls, foods such as pierogi, golobki and kielbasa, T-shirts, balloons, and beer, Chairwoman Nancy J. Crawford explained what the festival was all about Wearing an authentic embroidered and beaded black vest, white blouse and colorful peasant skirt, Crawford said the festival aims to preserve Polish customs and pride, and raise money for various enterprises at the same time. She said proceeds from the festival, sponsored by Polonia Civic Center pay for scholarships for students of Polish extraction, support three Polish community centers in Rochester, and go toward relief efforts in Poland. Last year, for instance, the organization sent money to buy milk for families whose supplies were cut off after the nuclear accident in Chernobyl, she said.

when police receive a specific complaint, Rickard said. He favors amending the parking meter law to allow motorists to park for free at meters on weekends. "Parking meters are needed to control parking during business days," Rickard said. "There's a much greater need for enforcement Monday through Friday. "But I think that on Saturdays, with the reduction in the number of cars, more free parking downtown would be conducive to helping downtown businesses." Suressa H.

Forbes, the city's director of economic development administration, said the city may review the law to decide whether parking should be free on Saturdays. She said city officials may discuss the matter with police and merchants. "The new stickers were not a declared By but "I the is a board grounds from 3 p.m. to midnight today and noon to 8 p.m. tomorrow.

Admission is $3. As the dozen or so boys and girls in her troupe adjusted their colorful native costumes yesterday, Tryt said she will begin studying accounting next month at Niagara University. But she spent seven weeks this summer in Poland to learn a new batch of old dances and dance techniques to teach to her performing group. Tryt said she feels strongly that young people should study the traditions of their elders so they can preserve their ethnic heritage. "I started this dancing when I was only 7, and at 13 I joined an older group," she said.

"When I was 14, 1 started coaching this group. "It's getting very hard to get kids involved, especially boys, because they all have so much to do for school these days. The outside world is pushing its way in. The guys tend to think dancing is sissy stuff, but state, "Fee required 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Monday Saturday." The sticker also lists the costs: 25 cents for 38 minutes; 10 cents for 15 minutes; and 5 cents for eight minutes. No fee is required on Sunday. Despite the new stickers, the city doesn't intend to change its unwritten policy of non-enforcement on Saturdays, city officials and police said. In fact, none of the city's parking monitors work on Saturday to hand out tickets for expired meters, leaving the job to police officers. "I very seldom see people put money in parking meters on Saturdays," said Police Deputy Chief Terrence M.

Rickard. Tickets are handed out on Saturdays, however, when a parking violation is blatant, when a motorist illegally parks in a spot reserved for the handicapped or Motorists must pay the parking meters war on downtown drivers," Forbes said. "The point of meters is to try and encourage turnover in parking. The reason for meters is to avoid people from parking all day long in one spot" The city has had parking meters since 1942. The meters raised about $420,000 in revenues last year, but the city makes more money when the meters' red time-expired flags go up.

Parking tickets are expected to generate about $2.4 million this year. City lawyer Jeffrey Eichner said the law requiring fees on Saturday dates at least to 1954. "It's not a new provision in the code, Eichner said. The section of the law could be amended by action of the City Council on recommendation by one of its own committees or by the mayor's office. New stickers remind drivers of city code that is not enforced By Todd Lighty Democrat and Chronicle White stickers placed on Rochester's 1,400 parking meters this week carry an important message for motorists who thought it was OK to park free on Saturday.

They still must pay, even on Saturday, according to a 1954 city code that the city rarely has enforced. Many people were oblivious to the law and thought they could park free downtown on weekends. But the new and easier-to-read stickers.