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Serving - Macedon - Gananda - Walworth - Palmyra - Marion - Ontario - Williamson ebate Continues Over Macedon Day Care Issue Questions arise over government grants giving one business an advantage over another in competitive child care market I ' i Local businessman Mark Mendsla said the conditions that currently exist are \unfair.\ \We're not playing on an' even field,\ said the operator of Tot Spot 111 in Macedon. Mark was referring to the information that surfaced regarding the Creative Envi- ronment Day Care Center (CEDC), cur- rently located in the basement of the Fist Baptist Church in Macedon. The CEDC, founded in 1982, began searching for a new site in 1991. In 1994, the not-for-profit corporation was awarded a New York State Department of Social Services \Start Up Grant.\ They also retained the firm PDC and Mark Spur- ling to help with the new building, including fund raising, securing grants, establish operating budgets and regulatory compliance assistance. By 1996, the CEDC was awarded $450,000 by the Federal HUD (Housing and Urban Development. More grants fol- lowed and the corporation recently reported well over $530,000 in grant monies in their funding sources. The County aided in securing the grants as well as numerous other grants for other County municipalities. Mendola questioned the criteria for awarding grants. \The majority of busi- ness startup costs and subsequently oper- ating costs for Creative Environments is being subsidized for them. Consequently, the fees they charge could arguably be substantially less than any competition in their area. was the grant issued solely because there were no other centers in the area? Was a recent market study done to determine the need for a center of this magnitude? Grant money of this magni- tude given to one organization amidst others can upset the business balance and create business hardships for comparable businesses in the area,\ he stated. In addition, the Town and Village of of Macedon recently approved the expansion and use of the Town' Complex driveway, as an access to almost three acres of land the center purchased behind the home and property next to the Town Complex. The town, village and county agreed to spend taxpayer funds for the project. Instructors from the American Red Cross routinely review infant CPR techniques with the staff of all three Tot-Spot Child Care Centers. It is part of the ongoing training of teachers and aides required by the Centers. Rena Haigh, the Director of CEDC indicated that if parents had to pay the for the past six years, said she is sure her \real cost\ of day care without subsidies, center and Mendola's can s 've side by they couldn't afford it. side without any probler Currently A check of local rates by the Times Creative is licensed through the State for shows that St. Anne's ChiM Care in 69 children. The new building would be. Palznyra is the lowest. Accxding to licensed for 120 children. She indicated Director Barb Wheeler, St. Anne's that the center has been receiving grants Child Care is self-sufficient and receives for a long time. \I am not sure, but it is no grants. They collect fees, run fund my understanding that there are small raisers (selling candy and t-shirts) to help business loans he (Mendola) can apply fund the program and help pay for for.\ She sqid some &ants a& available to families without the means to pay. Still, all types of day care facilities. Rena also story on page 3... Charlie Pernbroke sits behind the wheel of the new Med Tech Ambulance which war dedi- cated in his honor on Sunday at the Walworth Fire Hall. Give 50 Years, Get An Ambulance Charlie Pembroke gave up the warm glow of the Florida sun, to return to his hometown of Walworth on Sunday, and the warm glow of accolades from his friends, col- leagues, family and neighbors. In recognition for his fifty-plus years of service to the Walworth Fie Department, Charlie's fellow Walworth fire members dedicated their newly purchased Med Tech Type 1 Ambulance to him. Pembroke was a former Fire Commissioner aid chairman of Commissioners for Wal- worth District l. Several speakers at the dedication also noted his service to the town and to any neighbor in need. Frank Maeiuska, Walworth ~uefi~hter.and Town Councilman, noted that Charlie had been instrumental in bringing the fist ambulance to the Town of Walworth in 1940. \We feel our new ambulance is the perfect tribute. Our ambulance serves all of Walworth, as Charlie has,\ said Frank. Over 100. people attended the dedication ceremony, signing a guest book, and sharing coffee, cake and memories with Charlie Pembroke. Volume 8, Number 22 January 21,1997 Auugha! That Hurts see story on page 15 Land Purchase Discussed At Williamson Town Board Meeting & Macedon Residents, Town Officials Hold Initial Meeting With Gananda Developers see stories on page 5 Second Arrest Made In Gananda ~ur~laries & Police Seek Leads In Strange Truck Thefts stories on page 7 Small Mindedness: It's For Real see \Medically Speaking\ on page 4 Don't forget the Times 7th Annual Ice Cream Social is coming. This year's event will be held on Sunday, February 23rd at the Pal-Mac Middle School, from 1 p.m. ti1 5 p.m. The public is invited to come and enjoy all the free ice cream they can eat. There will be plenty of free .entertainment and you will be able to browse through almost 60 booths repre- senting area social and civic organizations. For more infomation call 986-4300
