Pax_changes_view_on_public_input__Feb_14_97.htm
My_Introduction_to_politics_Dec_20__96.htm
Pilot_program_proposed_for_public_comment_Feb_7_97.htm
Pax_resolution_on_speaking_before_mtgs_February_18__1997.htm
UB_units_chosen_to_handle_Town_Center_planning.htm
A_son_s_credo_Feb_11__97.htm
Professing_themselves_to_be_wise_July_25_97.htm
Tampering_with_records_is_a_felony_Aug_29_97.htm
After_walking__a_place_to_rest_June_20_97.htm
Town_Center_Plan_surfaces__after_first.htm
Let_the_truth_be_known___Oct_3__97.htm
Are_they_Civil_Servants_or_Bounty_hunters.htm
Who_is_Rus_Thompson.htm
Activist_spearheads_citizens_action_Seneca_Lawsuit_Sep_10_98.htm
Apathy_over_Seneca_Lawsuit.htm
Dear_Grand_Island_Representative_Seneca_Lawsuit.htm
Change_the_way_T_A_money_is_spent_Feb_00.htm
A_year_later_Trust_and_Agency_fund.htm
Audit_Commission_for_Trust___Agency_June_12_00.htm
Consensus_sought_on_Trust___Agency_intent_Sue_Hillock.htm
Man_fighting_town_purchase_of_land_vows_to_seek_audit_T_A.htm
Public_Hearing_set_for_Trust___Agency_revision_Apr_6_00.htm
How_much_is_Enough_Green_space_May_29__00.htm
Reaction_to_removal_of__Trust_and_Agency_fund_from_agenda...htm
Residents_haggle_over_land_acquisition.htm
In_response_to_Mr._steffan_June_8_00_htm.htm
Time_for_a_Moratorium_on_Green_Space___May_16_00.htm
Sitting_on_their_hands_with_Recreation_Sep_25_00.htm
Sidewalks_and__Zoning__July_29__00.htm
Town_passes__Trust___Agency__local_Law_to_reflect_state_Law_July7_00.htm
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Veteran U.S. Army
1976 - 1979
Stationed
Ft Devens, Mass
Fathers Day with my Children
I get a new Flag every year from them.
New Sheriff Station needs a new flag, me with Sheriff  Hilliker and friend Andy Chambers
Our float, July 4,01 Grand Island Parade
MY FAMILY BRANCH
                                                                              THE FAMILY    
                                                             
  Rus Thompson   B. 1956             Father  Lloyd A. Thompson        Mother  Dorothy G. Hilditch   B. 1935 - D. 1997

*Juiianne M. Wopperer  B. 1962   Father  George W. Wopperer     Mother  Jaqueline B. Shea               
 
Children
* David M. Thompson      B. 1977
* Christie M. Thompson   B. 1981
* Elijah J. Thompson      B. 1987 
* Jacob J. Thompson              B. 1989
* Abram R. Thompson             B. 1992
* Lillian G. Thompson             B. 1995

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Norman L. A. Thompson   B. 1906 - D. 1996                          George W. Stone    B. 1878 - D. 1964
* Zellah B. Stone              B. 1906 - D- 2007                                 *Flora A. Gordon    B. 1873 - D. 1945
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Charles S. Thompson       B. 1882 - D. 1967                          Ephraim A. Gordon   B. 1840 - D. 1917
*Mable V. Payne               B. 1885 - D. 2001                          *Mary J. Kenney      B. 1845 - D. 1910
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Alonzo B. Payne              B. 1849 - D. 1914                           Ithemar Kenney      B. 1812 - D. 1874
*Martha K. Greenfield      B. 1850 - D. 1929                           *Mary E. Orcutt       B. 1825 - D. 1906
-----------------^---------------------                                                   -------------^-------------------------
Azariah L. Payne             B. 1829 - D. 1875                            Elijah Orcutt             B. 1784 - D 1868
*Nancy Barton                  B. 1829 - D. 1876                            *Elizabeth Clewley   B. 1794 - D. 1878
----------------^----------------------                                                   -------------^---------------------------
Benjamin Barton             B. 1798 - D. 1836                             Emerson Orcutt       B. 1745 - D. 1837
* Regina                          B. 1805 - D. 1860                             *Anna mansell         B. 1749 - D. 1795
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William Barton                B. 1772 - D. 1818                             John Mansell            B. 1723 - D. 1783
*Elizabeth                        B. 1773 - D. 1830                             *Leah Simmons        B. 1725 - D. 1805
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William Barton               B. 1748 - D. 1831                             Isaac Simmons         B. 1701 - D. 1770
*Rhoda Carver                B. 1749 - D. 1841                                   *Rachel Cudworth    B. 1705 - D. 1775
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Joseph Carver II             B. 1726 - D. 1786                                     Isaac Simmons         B. 1678 - D. 1760
*Sarah Hartwell              B. 1724 - D. 1746                                   *Martha Chandler     B. 1678 - D. 1762
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Joseph Carver I              B. 1705 - D. 1778                                     John Simmons           B. 1650 - D. 1740
*Elizabeth Snow             B. 1705 - D. 1755                                  * Mercy Peabody      B. 1650 - D. 1745
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Benjamin Snow             B. 1670 - D. 1743                                     William peabody         B. 1620 - D. 1707
*Elizabeth Alden            B. 1672 - D. 1715                                    *Elizabeth Alden        B. 1624 - D. 1717
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William Snow                B. 1630 - D. 1708                                   --------------^------------------------                 
*Rebecca Brown          B. 1630 - D. 1710                     JOHN (Mayflower) ALDEN        B. 1599 - D. 1687
--------------^------------------------                                *PRISCILLA (Mayflower) MULLENS  B. 1600 - D. 1685
PETER (Mayflower) BROWN      B. 1586 - D. 1633                  
*MARY HARD (Indian Maiden) B. 1589 - D 1654                       
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President John Quincy Adams   4th Cousin
Julius Caesar  my 68th Great Grand Father
Lady Godiva   my 34th Great Grand Mother


Below is just a small sample of letters
I have written to the editor
Rus Thompson ~ Candidate for Erie County Legislature     in the 10th District

After 12 years of acting as the "people's advocate" for good government, Rus Thompson has decided to run for Erie County Legislature. He has a no-nonsense style and a brute honesty that has gained him favor among people on both sides of the political aisle, and there is no confusion about where he stands on the issues. His passion for the issues has gained him an intimate understanding of the political process, and a unique insight into the problems that plague Erie County.

Rus was born Feb 11, 1956 in Hopkinton Massachusetts, home of the Boston Marathon, where his grandfather (John A Hilditch) had been the Chief of Police, and his grandmother (Theresa N (Brennan) Hilditch) was a schoolteacher.  Rus's paternal grand parents lived in Ashland Massachusetts, His grandfather Norman Thompson retired from Ratheon Ind where he had an intregal part in the invention of the Radar Range which is todays Microwave oven. His grandmother Zella (Stone) Thompson was a life long member of the Odd Fellows and former Secretary for 60 years. She was the oldest living resident of Ashland as she just went home to be with the Lord on Sept 1st at the age of 100 years and 9 months.

Rus served in the U.S. Army, and was honorably discharged as an E-4 in 1976.  He married Julianne Wopperer from Williamsville, NY, and together they have four children:  Elijah, 20;  Jacob, 18;  Abram, 15;  and Lilly, 12.  They all attend Grand Island Schools, with the exception of Elijah, who is attending Buff State.  As a small business owner, Rus does home remodeling, roofing, siding, and custom woodwork.

Rus's initiation into local politics came in December of 1996, at a time when Grand Island citizens' concerns were not being heard over the development of a Town Center Plan.  Rus and three other gentlemen were given a police escort out of the meeting when they spoke up, as was their right, according to Roberts Rules of Order, which town officials were disregarding.  Within two months, the Town Board decided to respect their citizens concerns, and honor Roberts Rules of Order.

Rus began to consistently write letters to the Editors of the local newspapers, through which he effectively managed to bring about change in the way government operates.  In 1998, the Town extracted $105,000 from a Trust & Agency Fund towards the purchase of wetlands, "for the preservation of open space" -- money that was earmarked for youth recreational needs.  Though it was too late to recover the money, Rus put enough pressure on the Town that they were forced to make the necessary changes to abide by state law.  His unrelenting pursuit of less intrusive and less expensive government forced a consolidation of the Town's Building, Zoning and Engineering Departments.  Confounded by the fact that he lives on an island, and has no public access to the water, Rus managed a verbal committment from then Legislature Chairman Swanick for a six-digit figure towards the development of a small waterfront park. He began a dialogue with State Senate Majority Leader Joe Bruno about removing the bridge tolls and completing the LaSalle Expressway.   However, the strain of doing as much as a private citizen, caused him to decide to run for public office.  In 2001, he ran and lost as a Conservative in the Town Council race, and as a result, much of what he'd hoped for never came to fruition.

Considering the fact that New Yorkers vote for incumbents 98% of the time, it was natural for Rus to join with his friend Lenny Roberto in establishing Primary Challege, where ordinary citizens can challenge incumbents in the primary election, where they are most vulnerable.  Considering also his relentless desire to downsize government, lending assistance to FreeBuffalo with Jim Ostrowski, is a natural outcome of his conviction that government needs to be reigned in, and "you can't tax your way to prosperity."

In the past, Rus has served as a Director with the Grand Island Chamber of Commerce, as a member of the Grand Island Business Council Planning Committee, he is a former Committeeman with the Grand Island Conservative Party, and with his wife Julianne, directed the Erie County of the New Yorkers for Constitutional Freedoms for four years. 
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