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PAGE 12-THE JOURNAL, OGDENSBURG, N.Y.- TUESDAY, AUGUST 18,1987 Deaths Thelma Smith GOUVERNEUR - Funeral ser- vices for Thelma I. Smith, 61, of Dublin Avenue, Hailesboro, N.Y., will be held at the Sprague Funeral Home in Gouverneur on Wednes- day at 2 p.m. with Rev. Stanley E. Brown and Rev. Gerald Service of- ficiating. Burial will be in Hailesboro Cemetery. Calling hours will be tonight from 7 to 9 piiii. There will also be a joint service between the American Legion Aux- iliary and VFW Auxiliary tonight at Sprague Funeral Home at 8 p .m. Mrs, Smith died Monday (August 17,1987) at 3:20 p.m. at her home. Surviving are her husband, Maitland; one son, James Smith of Gouverneur; three daughters, Mrs. Jerry (Sally) Filialtrault of Can- ton, Mrs. Terry (Miki) Hopper of Hailesboro, and Mrs. Ronald (Shermie) Warner of Dexter; ten grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs. Dorothy Phelps of Gouverneur and Mrs. Raymond (Kathleen) Ganon of Gloversvlle, N.Y.; and serveral nieces and nephews. Mrs. Smith was born in Hailesboro on October 25, 1925, daughter of Guy W. Dewey and Mae K. Payne. She graduated in 1942 from Gouverneur High School and attended the Watertown School of Commerce. She married Maitland Smith at St. James Rec- tory in Gouverneur on August 24, 1946 with Rev. William Argy of- ficiating. Mrs, Smith worked for a time in Gloversville and later for Rushmore Paper Mill in Natural Dam, N.Y. For several years she was an administrative secretary for E. J. Noble Hospital in Gouverneur. Mrs. Smith retired in 1972 due to ill health. She was also a secretary for Canadian-American Veterans Association. Mrs, Smith was a member of the Gouverneur Bicentenial Commit- tee, past president and member of VFW Women's Auxiliary, and member of the American Legion Auxiliary. She was also a volunteer for Red Cross and St. James Parochial school. Ella Stuhldreher DEKALB JUNCTION — Funeral services for Ella B, Stuhldreher, 75, of Brentwood, Long Island, were held Tuesday (August 11, 1987) at 10 a.m. at the Johnson- Wellwood Funeral Home in Lindenhurst, Long Island. Burial was in Lindenhurst, Long Island. Mrs, Stuhldreher died Friday (August 7, 1987) at the Smithtown Hospital in Long Island after a stay of one week. She had been in ill health for several years. Surviving are her step-mother, Mrs. Carrie Conklin of Dekalb Junction; one son, Earnest Stuhldreher of Lindenhurst, L. I.; one daughter, Mrs. Alndon (Lois) Hall of Churchville, N.Y.; five grandchildren; three brothers, Charles and Grafton Conklin both of Dekalb Junction, and Curtis Con- klin of Gouverneur; four sisters, Mrs. John (Elva) Pelkofski of Commack, L.I., Mrs. Doris Bowman of Gouverneur, Mrs. Paul (Feme) Thompson of Richville, N.Y., and Mrs. Elmer (Edith) Denesha of Dekalb Junction; and several nieces and nephews. Mrs. Stuhldreher was born in Dekalb on August 31, 1911, daughter of Roscoe and Bida Holland Conklin. She attended Richville schools and married John (Jack) Stuhldreher on September, 1941. Mr. Stuhldreher died in 1981. Mrs. Stuhldreher moved to Long Island in 1936 and worked for Pilgrim Psychiatric Center as an attendant. Matthew Bezio MASSENA — Funeral services for Matthew N. Bezio, 37 days old, of 23 Pleasant St., Massena, will be held at the convenience of the fami- ly. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery in Massena. Arrangements are with Phillips Memorial Home in Massena. Infant Bezio died Sunday (August 16,1987) at Crouse Irving Memorial Hospital in Syracuse, where he had been a patient since July 9,1987. Surviving are his parents, Randy and Tammy Douglas Bezio; one brother, Aaron J. at home; pater- nal grandparents, Nelson and Mary Smutz Bezio of Massena; maternal grandmother, Beatrice Hampton of Brasher; maternal great-grandmother, Mrs. Esther LaMay of Brasher; and several aunts and uncles. Infant Bezio was born on July 9. 1987 in Potsdam, son of Randy and Tammy Douglas Bezio. Methodist Church In Ogdensburg. Mr. Brashaw died on January 10, 1935. - Before her marriage, she worked for New York Telephone Co. and later after getting married she was employed at Newell Co. for 15 years. Mrs. Brashaw was very active with the Republican Party working at the polls for 40 years. She was also a communicant of First Methodist Church in Ogdensburg. Theodore A. Ashlaw CANTON — Funeral services for Theodore A. Ashlaw, 82, of Route 1, Hermon, will be held Thursday at ' 10 a.m. at O'Leary Funeral Home in Canton with Rev. David W. Morgan officiating. Burial will be in South Russell Cemetery. Calling hours will be this evening from 7 to 9 p.m. and Wednesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at O'Leary Funeral Home. Mr. Ashlaw died Monday morn- ing (August 17,1987) at the Canton- Potsdam Hospital, where he had been a patient since July 15,1987. Surviving are three sons, Carl W. of Macedon, N.Y., Raymond L. of Pyrites, N.Y., and Carmon J. of Hermon; six daughters, Mrs. Ed- ward (Arlene) White of Russell, Mrs. Charles (Erma) White of Russell, Mrs. Charles (Linda) Mat- thews of Hermon, Mrs. Connie Griffin of Mayfield, N.Y., Mrs. Judy White of Hermon, and Mrs. Richard (Joyce) White of Hermon; two brothers, Edward of Potsdam and Levi of Hopkinton; two sisters, Mrs. Emma Debiew of Hopkinton and Mrs. Percilla Reed of Gouverneur; 34 grandchildren; 35 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by four brothers, Joe, John, Fred, and Peter, and two sisters, Sarah Ashlaw and Jane Forkey. Mr. Ashlaw was born on January 24,1905 in Santa Clara, N.Y., son of Henery and Mary E. Sabary Ashlaw. He attended St. Regis Falls schools. He married Alice Sochia in 1925 in St. Regis Falls and she died in 1927. He later married Helen Walters on March 18, 1947 which ended in divorce. After, he married Kathleen Carter on June 24,1974 at his home and she died July 10,1983. Mr. Ashlaw worked for several logging companies in the Adiron- dacks until an accident several years ago which forced his retire- ment. In recent years, he had written songs which have been recorded and became popular among log- gers. He also wrote a book. patient since August 4,1987. Surviving are his wife, Cornelia (Connie); one son, John Albert Alden of Remsen, N.Y.; one daughter, Mrs. Edward (Margaret) Fisher of Skaneateles, N.Y.; six grandchildren; six great- grandchildren. Mr. Alden was born on April 29, 1908 in Massena, son of Sheridan and Mae Rickard Alden. He graduated in 1929 from Massena High School. He married Cornelia Bell on June 10, 1933 in the Methodist Parsonage with Rev. Maynard Beach officiating. He retired from ALCOA as a carpenter. Mr. Alden was a member of Massena Grange No. 704, Massonic Lodge No. 514, F. and AM., and Grange United Methodist Church. 4-H Exhibit Building At Fair Displayed Over 1,500 Projects Elizabeth Michaels Dorothy Brashaw Funeral services for Dorothy G. Brashaw, 101, of Cedars United Helpers Nursing Home, formerly of 525 Elizabeth St., Ogdensburg, will be held Thursday at 9:30 a.m. at McLellan Funeral Home with Rev. Martin Ayres officiating. Burial will be in Ogdensburg Cemetery, Mrs. Brashaw died Monday (August 17,1987) at 4:30 p.m. at the nursing home, where she had been a resident since 1977. Surviving are one son, Harry C. Brashaw of Ogdensburg; 7 grand- children; 8 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by two sons, John Brashaw and Robert Brashaw both of Ogdensburg and four sisters. Mrs. Brashaw was born in Ogdensburg on March 11, 1886 to Robert and Hanah Green Golden. She attended Ogdensburg schools and married George E. Brashaw on June 21, 1917 at the First I Ruth Ober POTSDAM — Funeral services for Ruth E. Ober, 92, of Potsdam, will be held Thursday at 10:30 a.m. at the United Methodist Church in Potsdam with Rev. William Hart officiating. Burial will be in Hopkinton-Ft. Jackson Cemetery. Calling hours will be this evening and Wednesday afternoon and evening. Mrs. Ober died Monday (August 17, 1987) at Potsdam Nursing Home. Surviving are one son, Harold Ober of Massena; four daughters, Mrs. Russell (Lillian) Meshurel of Madrid, Miss Helen Ober of Potsdam, Mrs. William (Arlene) Carley of Pujunga, Calif., Mrs. Sam (Jean) MacCarone of Wamp- sville, N.Y.; two sisters, Miss Rachel Baker of Potsdam and Mrs. Ark.; ten grandchildren; ten great- grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Mrs. Ober was born in Brasher Falls on February 20, 1895, daughter of George A. and Lilla Church Baker. She attended Brasher Falls schools and married Howard K. Ober on May 3, 1919 in Brasher Falls. Mr. Ober died in 1956. Mrs. Ober was a member of Potsdam United Methodist Church, Sandstone Senior Citizens Club, Potsdam Women's Release Corps, and former member of Ft. Jackson Grange. Donations may be made to the memorial fund of the United Methodist Church in Potsdam. Albert Alden MASSENA — Funeral services for Albert John Alden, 79, of Massena Center, will be held Thursday at noon at Donaldson Funeral Home in Massena with Rev. Milton Vahey officiating. Burial will be in Fairview Cemetery, Brasher Falls. Calling hours will be Wednesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home. Mr. Alden died Monday (August 17, 1987) at 7:35 p.m. at Highland Nursing home where he had been a CANTON — A memorial service for Elizabeth S. Michaels, 88, of 12 College St., Canton, will be held Wednesday at 7 p.m. at the Unitarian Methodist Church in Canton with Rev. Max Coots of- ficiating. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery in Canton. Calling hours will be Wednesday from 2 to 4 at the family home, 12 College St., Canton. Mrs. Michaels died Saturday (Aug. 15,1987). Surviving are one son, Dr. Richard Michaels of Pittsburgh, Penn.; one daughter, Mrs. David (Nancee) Barney of Cape Cod, Mass.; 8 grandchildren; 2 step- grandchildren; 1 great-grandchild; and one niece. She was predeceased by one daughter. Shirley Michaels, and one sister, Dorothy Frederickson. Mrs. Michaels was born on September 19, 1898 in Denver, Col- orado, daughter of Dr. Richard Sykes and Mabel Houghton. Dr. Sykes was a past president of St. Lawrence University. She attended Smith College, graduated from St. Lawrence University, and attended Parson Art School of Design in New York City. She married Ralph Michaels on July 27, 1925 in Canton. Mr. Michaels was president of the First National Bank in Canton and he died on May 19,1970. Mrs. Michaels was an artist and made two illustrations for children's books. Donations may be made to the Unitarian Universalist Church in Canton. Grace Ingalls Walsh CANTON — Grace Ingalls Walsh, 76, formerly of Fad Haven, Florida, died early this morning at the Canton-Potsdam Hospital. Funeral arrangements are in- complete with the Lawrence Funeral Home in Canton. Among her survivors are her husband, James A. Walsh; one daughter, Mrs. Richard (Thalia) Nash of Canton; and one son, James I. Walsh of Ft. Washington, Maryland. A complete obituary will be in Wednesday's Journal. GOURVERNEUR - The 4-H Ex- hibit Building at the St. Lawrence County Fair displayed 1,574 varied 4-H Projects. Fourteen 4-H Clubs entered the education booth display, the pur- pose of which is to tell the public, in a graphic way, the story as related to 4-H club work. 245 members entered the food ex- hibits. 4-H members selected to ex- hibit at the New York State Fair are: Joe Bullock, Canton; Jonathan Doane, Canton; Mark Phalen, Rossie; Jessie Gokey, Her- mon; Antoinette Young, Gouverneur; Tammy Kinney, Gouverneur; Nancy Parish, Heuvelton; Chris Theobald, Potsdam; Terry Baildon, Lisbon; Julia Streeter, Gouverneur; Aaron Newcombe, Edwards; Dietre Richael, Hopkinton; Coralee Beggs, Morristown; Marci Alberry, Gouverneur; Cindy Jenkins, Richville; Jack Jenkins, Richville; Kristina Winn, Hopkin- ton; and Brenda Bullock, Edwards. In the Clothing and Textiles area there were 248 exhibits. Those selected to enter the New York State Fair were: Tammy Kinney, Gouverneur; Delinda Sunderland, Hammond; Sandra Bullock, Ed- wards; Denelle Sunderland, Ham- mond; Erin Loope, Canton; Jared Richael, Hopkinton; Branch' Car- rier, Colton; and Sarah Hunter, Hammond. Under Arts & Crafts, 356 exhibits were on display. Those chosen for State Fair exhibitors were: Amy Jenkins, Riehville; Purity Smith, Potsdam; Tracey Woodrow, Ed- wards; Jason Harper, Norwood; Lisa Murdie, Colton; and Sandra Bullock, Edwards. In the Home Environment sec- tion, there were 28 entries. Selected for the State Fair exhibits were: Carlene Doane, Canton; and Nancy Dalton, Madrid. In the Child Development sec- tion, there were 5 entries. Those selected for State Fair were Vicki McMartin, DeKalb and Dietre Richael of Hopkinton. 156 exhibits were on display in the Ag Engineering Section. Pro- jects shown were varied from boot jacks to book racks and candle holders to night stands. 4-H'efs selected to enter at the New York State Fair are: Mark Phalen, Rossie; Peggy Beggs, Morristown; Dietre Richael, Hopkinton; Terry Aldous, Canton; Tony Malory, Madrid; Jared Richael, Hopkin- ton; Jeffrey Moulton, Madrid; Geoffrey Day, Heuvelton; Melissa Dalton, Madrid; Michelle Lit- tlebrant, Gouverneur; Media Smith, Potsdam; Candace Dalton, Madrid; and Scott Crump, Win- throp. The Photography Section had 13 entries. Those selected for the New York State Fair were Jonathan Doane and Mark Pierce, both of Canton. The Ornamental Horticulture Section had a variety of flowers, plants, and dried arrangements. Holiday wreaths and dish gardens were also displayed. Those chosen to enter at the New York State Fair were: Jennifer Tharaldsen, Gouverneur; Angel Thompson, Gouverneur; Corleen McCarthy, Gouverneur; Jodi Compo, Hopkin- ton; Jared Richael, Hopkinton; Dietre Richael, Hopkinton; An- toinette Young, Gouverneur; Renee Reid, Colton; Ernie Drake, Pope Mills; Allison Appleby, Madrid; Douglas Fisher, Madrid; and SarahBaker, Fowler. In the Vegetable Section, there were 226 exhibits. Twenty-nine 4- H'ers were selected to enter in the New York State Fair. Those selected were: Jessie Andrews, Coralee Beggs, Donna Beggs, Lauri Beggs, Peggy Beggs, Jeremy Beldock, Robert Bell, Angel Bernecker, Eric Bernecker, Michelle Bressett, Clifton Cook, Carlene Doane, Geoff Fenlong, Jonathan Doane, Tom Gokey, Mara Hogan, Andy Hotis, Jeff Moulton, Mathew Moulton, David Perrin, Becky Reid, Bonnie Reid, John Sanford, Shannon Sullivan, James P. Snyder, Samuel Walwrath, Sara Walwrath, Jen- nifer Winn, and Kristina Winn. City School- Continued From Page 7 Brellochs. Although many facets of the Phase 8 renovation project have a ways to go, the major areas of con- struction are not affected by the school's opening, Brellochs added. ''Ceiling work on the ground floor corridors will be wrapped up by school opening. The ceramic tile work in the Junior High wing won't be complete until mid October and the work will be done during off- hours of school,\ he said. The OF A track project is ex- pected to be completed before the first OFA Football Game slated on Sept. 19. Replacement of the school's hot water heater has been delayed un- til. Christmas vacation but the situation is not critical as the pre- sent heater is fully operational, said Brellochs. \We can feel better this year than in other years about the renovation projects,\ said Brellochs. \We are catching up mainly because the last two phases are straight-line projects.\ Gambling Continued From Page 7 suprised\ with the outcome of the vote supporting reservation bingo operations. \The bingo won substantially...overwhelmingly,\ he said. \There was a lot of negative publicity from the tribe. We really felt the deck was stacked against us. We didn't think we had a chance.\ He added he was \glad the community came out and show- ed support.\ In other business, the board ap- proved a five-year extension on the contract of Assistant Superinten- dent James F. Kelly, effective July 1,1988 to June 30,1993. The board also approved renting 17 district classrooms to BOCES for handicapped conditions at a combined cost of $38,250, a $500 in- crease from last year's rental fee. Also approved was the purchase of a new truck with a bid of $25,581 submitted by Blevins Brothers Inc. The purchase of a new tractor costing $18,936 was also okayed. The board adopted the district meals price list for the 1987-88 school with a five-cent increase made on adult breakfasts and lun- ches. The cost for a student breakfast will be 55 cent and a stu- dent lunch will cost 80 cents. The board approved a plan to in- crease rental fees for district facilities. The proposed six percent hike is expected to generate an ad- ditional $2,030. The board also allowed the establishment of a $100 petty cash fund in the Junior High Office. The major use of the money will be to make change for lost textbook payments. In personnel matters, the board accepted the resignation of Mary J. McGee as a reading teacher. McGee has been employed by the district for the past 16 years. James Montpelier's resignation as assistant football coach was also accepted as was the appointment of Ronald G. Tatro as a permanent substitute teacher at a salary of $10,175. Woman Accused Of Breaking Truck Window MASSENA — Village police ar- rested a Massena women after she threw a stone and broke the side window of a tractor trailer early this morning. Ruth Goudie, 38, of 405 South Main Street, was charged with criminal mischief. She was ticketed to appear in Massena Village court at a later date. White also felt the vote on slot machines was a \strong victory.\ With \the deck stacked against us,\ a four vote margin is \a vic- tory,\ he said. Voters endorsed a policy of allowing private firms to operate the gambling establishments. A majority of 273 voters favored a policy to now have the tribe license and regulate the private businesses. Only 169 people voted in favor of having the tribe own and operate the bingo and gambling operations. There were 100 invalid votes on the third ballot question. The vote on regulation was sup- ported by White, who commented, \the best thing the people could have done was to vote for licensing and regulation.\ The referendum to ban bingo and Motorist Hits Power Pole In Morristown Microwave Continued From Page 1 all the things that have to be done in our study,\ she said. The BOCES study will need to resolve technical issues and waltz through the necessary regulatory steps before heading into the layout and final design stages. \That's go- ing to take time,\ the Gouverneur school superintendent noted. Bettinger said BOCES needs to move forward with its proposal, regardless of any decision made by the county. \I'm hoping the feasibility studies continue this next year,\ she said. \We need to come up with creative ways to come up with fun- ding — if not from the state, local- ly, as a joint effort. Maybe we can bite it off in bits and pieces. I would -|-, -• A • hope to have it in place in three to Hi IftCT.lOn five years.\ Fire Destroys Silo, But Barn Saved —Firemen DEPEYSTER — A silo fire in the Town of Depeyster raged through the night as five area fire depart- ments fought to control the blaze and save the barn last night. The silo owned by George Johnson of Route 184, (Heuvelton- Popes Mills Road) Town of DePeyster burned the doors, win- dows and all the seed in the silo at the location of Kokomo Corners and Fish Creeks. Rensselaer Falls, Morley, Dekalb Junction and Mor- ristown fire departments all responded to the fire which started at 7:13 p.m. and continued until 1:30 a.m. The Ogdensburg Fire depart- ment was called in to supply extra scott air packs and man power at 7:45p.m. Mrs. Johnson commended the fire departments on a job well done, adding that if the fire men had not continued to fight the fire, the barn would have been lost. gambling had been strongly pro- moted by the reservation's chiefs. The chiefs issued a statement, which was published in local reser- vation newspapers, maintaining they felt \Gambling is not a respec- table way for Akwesasne to base its economic development,\ the letter said in the Kariwenhawi Newslet- ter. Tribal Chief Harold Tarbell noted, \we as a council wanted tribally owned bingo and no gambl- ing,\ but added, \it is a private vote.\ Chief Tarbell said, \the leaders will be moving to enforce that (the 294-291 no gaming vote).\ He stressed \nothing is going to hap- pen overnight.\ \I'll talk to the other chiefs and we'll develop the appropriate policy,\ Tarbell said. \Now we havejjotjto get together to see what enforcement capabilities we do have to enforce.\ Tarbell said the chiefs would \decide how far to take personal action.\ The \last and least\ favored option would be \police and federal marshalls coming in to act under our jurisdiction,\ he said. The issue will be \will they (the business community) respect their government?\ CEAC Director Heme said he believed the four vote margin gam- ing vote was \ too close.\ Heme predicted the reservation would soon see the chiefs \floundering in the water trying to decipher the vote to see what it really meant.\ Heme said he thought the vote itself was \the biggest snow job we've ever had in August.\ Eli Tarbell, owner of the Bear's Den restaurant, which operates about 80 slot machines, said he has always favored regulation. But he said the vote on slot machines was too close. The four vote majority offered \no clear cut decision.\ He added, \I don't care if it (the vote) was one vote in favor (of slots),\ he didn't feel the close vote would be a man- date. \Losing by four votes isn't enough to constitute a majority,\ E. Tarbell said. There has \to be a \substantial amount of difference to mandate anything,\ he said. Hospital MORRISTOWN - A Virginia motorist escaped injury after a dog ran in front of his car, causing him to lose control of the vehicle and hit _ _. nu« M /*rt4 a Niagara Mohawk power pole. Man OnargeQ According to Ogdensburg State Police, Clifford T. England Jr of Chesapeake, Va., was driving south near the intersection of Rt. 12 and Rt. 37, in the town of Mor- ristown, when he lost control of his vehicle, drove off the roadway and collided with a power pole. Troopers say no injuries were reported. No summons were issued in the mishap. MASSENA — State Police ar- rested a Connecticut man for possesion of stolen Connecticut dealer plates yesterday afternoon in Massena. Peter S. Cipriano, 47, of Connec- ticut was charged with criminal possesion of stolen property, fifth degree. He was arraigned before Town Justice Lawrence X. Dalton in the Town of Massena. Continued From Page 7 caucus. But we're pleased with the people we have running.\ Littlejohn has been a village trustee since 1972. He has been employed at Renolds Metals Co. since 1960. Littlejohn could not be reached for comment before presstime. In 1985, Floyd Richey was upset for the position of town supervisor by Duane Hazelton. Hazelton, who was considered a popular vote get- ter in previous terms as a village trustee, beat the three-term incum- bent Richey. Being made aware of Littlejohn's intentions to run against him through \rumours Hazelton would only say that his contention for another term as supervisor hinges more upon his performance than on any contenders. \I run an office in order to meet the needs of the community — that's what I look at,\ Hazelton said of his record as supervisor. He really doesn't look at whose runn- ing against him as being the impor- tant issue. Hart has also opted to run again for a seat on the board. \I am in- terested in It and want to continue on,\ the Massena native said. \I really enjoy what I'm doing.\ Hart, a Democrat, was a graduate of Massena High School and attended Canton ATC. He also took courses at Mater Dei College, the University of Buffalo, SUNY at Potsdam, and Empire State Col- lege. His priorities include continued improvements to the Massena Museum, and to help improve recreational activities throughout it right.\ the town in such areas as boating through an increased accessibility with more and improved boat ramps. Spanburgh, named to fill a vacancy on the town board earlier this month, was also unavailable for comment on his candidacy. Ralph G. Thibault, of 12 Garvin Aye., made his intentions known following his recent lay off from Massena's General Motors-Central Foundry Plant. The Democrat, who worked as a tool and die maker at GM, decided to run for town clerk because it would enable him to stay in his native home. \This is a good opportunity,\ Thibault said. \It would enable me to stay in the area and not have to take a transfer. But, it's not definite yet — the caucus will decide whether, or not, I'll be runn- ing.\ Thibault was raised in Massena, graduated from Massena High School and later attended Canton. ATC. He is married and has two children. \I don't plan on making many changes. I hope to run the office of clerk like Doris Clement ran it. She was excellent and I hope to be able to follow in her footsteps,\ he said. Cheeta Lazore filed her petitions for a run at the town clerk's office yesterday afternoon. \Everything is certified. I had 265 signatures and I only needed 220.\ The 36-year, old Lazore said she will run as an Independent on the People's Choice Party line. She cites being a \hard worker\ as one of her attributes and says, \I know I would be able to do the job, and do Continued From Page 7 suiting firm $60,000 to develop an alternative plan — including a bed reduction at MMH. The alternative plan called for a reduction of 20-30 beds to make the total county-wide bed count between 219 and 229. The plan has been submitted to CNYHSA for its approval. That ap- proval process is continuing, ac- cording to Jerry Newman, presi- dent of the MMH Board of Managers. \The plan has been submitted to CNYHSA. It has been reviewd by HSA's Capital\ Investments Com- mittee and will now be going to the entire HSA board for considera-\ tion,\ said Newman. The board will then make a recommendation to the New York State Health Department. If the state approves the proposal, a blueprint will be in place for the future of acute care services in the county. People n James and Patricia (LeFever) Bell of 1313 Ford St., city, are the parents of a daughter, Melissa Ann, born at 8 a.m. August 16,1987 in Hepburn Hospital. She joins a brother, James E. Bell of Morley's Trailer Park. Melissa is the grand- daughter of James and Betty LeFever of 905 Linden St., city, and Ellen Frances Bell of 311 Park St., city. Mr. and Mrs. Bell are both employed at the St. Lawrence Psychiatric Center. Donny and Hassie Douglas Mc- Carney are the parents of a son, Patrick Thomas, who was born at 5:37 p.m. August 15,1987, weighing 8 lbs. and 15 oz. He was 20 V 2 inches long at birth. He joins a brother, Douglas James, who turned three on August 18. Patrick is the grandson of Robert and Lillian Douglas of 1100 New York Ave., and Ddnald and Martha McCarney of the Black Lake Road, Ogdensburg.
