Huge waves swept the Gulf of Mexico and enormous damage resulted. The number of dead from the storm may reach 100.

Sept. 29, 1951

The Booker T. Washington Center will officially open on Oct.1, for all activities.

Sept. 29, 1996

The town of Cato has decided it's time to clean up the Blue Heron Composting Facility. The 50-acre Baker Road facility, owned by Michael O'Neill, has been plagued with problems. Earlier this year the state Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) told O'Neill to clean up or shut down. Now, the town has decided to seek an injunction to ensure no more materials are brought on site until problems have been resolved.

Sept. 29, 2001

Facing a rocky financial future, the local Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals is knocking on the county's door, looking for money. The SPCA is seeking $14,000 for various services it provides the county including humane law enforcement and rabies vaccination clinics.

- Linda Simmons

The county already has a contract with the Finger Lakes Dog Protection Agency for some animal services.

County officials are concerned there may be a duplication of services.

Carol Malys, director of the SPCA, pitched the plan to lawmakers Tuesday during the county Legislature's monthly meeting. There was no action on the proposal.

The SPCA has already lost a contract with the city for taking in stray animals. Malys said the SPCA is facing a deficit and has suffered a decline in donations. The organization has already cut back its budget to lessen the impact.