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Letters To The Editor Thank-You DEAR EDITOR: Members of the Cindy Sprague Day Committee would like to thank all of the many people who volunteered their time, energies and talent to the recent day-long fund-raiser and subsequent air- plane rides. Individuals and organizations worked together to raise Over $30,000 to help a young Mexico woman who is slated to be the recipient of a heart-lung tran- splant. While the objective or raising -money to*help someone in need was reached, we believe an even higher goal was attained - the sharing of community, kindness „ and' caring...It was so . evident throughout die day. The generosity of spirit was apparent not only throughout Mexico and Oswego County, but even beyond these boundaries. Since we could not possibly give proper credit to the literally hundreds of people who donated their time, the 275 who donated auction items, and the innumerable participants who raised this generous sum of money, we must be satisfied with a humble 'thank you'. This rather inadequate expression of gratitude cannot end without an additional word of thanks to the media. Without your help, none of this would have been possible. In closing, we can only say how grateful we are to have been part of this. It served as a reminder of how fortunate we are to be part of this community. Sincerely, Mexico Ann Edwards Carol Dwyer Nancy Bombardo Asides by Mary Parker Through the last 150 years or so, Pulaski and surrounding villages and hamlets have taken note of the Fourth of July with parades, picnics, fireworks and numerous family gatherings. ' In - recent' years, Firemen's -Field Days' have become- the days of ' \cefebration*^'as ^eednomic'needs replaced • patriotic devotion to the l«aiibfl!s«j»st.';u'? ?•> -^ '-.wa'i ^N-^-' »*• ~.r-•-.-• - - ,• > V> '•»•.«-• < r. .. . . ;. (Who can-forget, JioWKSver, the Fourth of Jutyitf l^.^with^e'ringing of bells, the tall ships eaid'Aie-Bosfon fcops pfograsa fo'eftd afl pfogranrsf j In Braintree, Massachusetts, in the \Cradle of Liberty\ the 1985 ' celebratvon bf the Fourth was cancelled. (We hope the committee repented and did something to celebrate, however). The Committee didn't raise enough money to pay for the celebration, and \the young punks took over the parks\ and others were uncomfortable having picnics in the same area. Could we remind our readers that it hasn't been very popular to be patriotic, and what is one group's \celebration\ is another group's \party time\. Maybe some day we can all agree on what \celebrating\ means. For now, we need to use the education process to help younger people understand what our nation has been through. After all, the Constitution was made nearly 200 years ago, and is still in the process of interpretation. Let's try to understand the times, even if fireworks are illegal, roads and parks are crowded and \patriotism\ is an old-fashioned word. How about \a celebration of becoming\ so we can update our devotion to our nation. li nner times (ISSN 8750-8419) Published every Monday by North Country Publications, Inc. 7590 Jefferson St., Pulaski, N.Y. 13142. General Manager Brenda P. Smith Advertising Manager Donald Peston Circulation Manager Jean Mills Northern Democrat Est. 1850 - Pulaski Democrat Est. 1853 -Sandy ereek News Est. 1871 - Sandy Creek Times Est. 1862. Subscription Rates: Local $8.00 per year, six months $5:00, outside of Oswego and Jefferson Counties $9.00. Second Class Postage paid at Pulaski, N.Y. 13142. Postmaster: Please send Form 3749, Change of Address to: Banner Times, P.O. Box 207, Pulaski, N.Y. 13142. Telephone (315) 298-5176 L MEMBER NEW YORK STATE PRESS ASSOCIATION Legislation Approved Assemblyman Ray T. Chesbro (R-C, Phoenix) has announced that legislation he supported regulating the use of all terrain vehicles (three wheelers) has passed the State Legislature. \This measure is designed to encourage safety in the operation of all terrain vehicles. It also will set up rules and regulations similar to those now in effect for snowmobiles,\ he said. Specifically, the bill calls for: a $5 registration fee for ATVs operated in the state; fines for driving while intoxicated or under the influence of drugs; access to certain public roads; regulations for youthful operators; and liability insurance under certain conditions and negligence provisions in relation to accidents. \It is estimated that statewide, there are 56,000 ATVs in use. Due to this large number, we need regulations to ensure safety and allow access to designated high- ways when traveling from one trail to another,\ Chesbro said. The measure now goes to the governor for his consideration. Donations Needed School's here... and doing? Maybe a summer job, vacation, or getting together with old friends. There are always so many things to do. during the short months, of summer.. One thing that's probably not on your summer schedule is giving blood. So, maybe you should add \giving v Sod at a Red Cross blood- mobile' ' to your list of things to do this summer. You do have the time...just one hour is all it takes to help someone in need of blood - such a short time considering the good it can do. And there are bloodmobUes at convenient times and locations throughout the summer in your area. So, why not give blood this summer? You'll feel good about yourself and the best part is, you can help someone else to feel good! To find out where and when an American Red Cross bloodmobile will be in your area, contact your local Red Cross Chapter. Monday, July 8, 1985 Banner Times-Page-5 out, summer's what will YOU be iQmr* Movies Presented Beginning July 11, the Oswego County Historical Society will Dresent \Oldies But Goodies\ full- length movies on the lawn of the Richardson-Bates House Museum, 135 East Third Street in Oswego at 9 p.m. Featured are: Jason and the Argonauts (July 11) the adventure of Jason's quest to recover the Golden Fleece; Twentieth Century (July 18) a comedy starring John Barrymore and Carole Lombard; Of Human Bondage (July 25) Somerset Maugham's story of unrequited love featuring Bette Davis and Leslie Howard; and Funny Face (August 1) a Gershwin musical starring Fred Astaire and Audrey Hepburn. Admission is free, and movie- goers are urged to bring their own lawn chair or blanket and popcorn and enjoy the \Oldies But Goodies\. In case of rain, the movies will be held in the Museum. For more information, please contact the Historical Society at 343-1342. ...... i.w t i -rtdam ^JwnLthsL CbtMtMA 100 YEARS AGO - JULY 2,1885 - Alvin Thompson has the thanks of the News force for a treat in the shape of Sharpless strawberries. These berries, while considerably larger than the ordinary berry, are not as sour. In an article which is part of a series of War Reminiscences, David L. Hamer describes the action at the Second Battle of Bull Run (2nd Manassas, 1862) in which local men of Company G, 24th N.Y. Vol. Infantry took part. In the fighting, four of the five top officers of the Company: William Hollis, Calvin Burch, Henry Corse and Captain William Ferguson were all seriously wounded, leaving only Mr. Hamer himself to direct the actions of the company. (Corse and Hollis both died of their wounds; Ferguson went on to become a Major. Calvin Burch recovered from the chest wound received at Manassas, but died at Petersburg, Va. in 1864, as Captain of Co. G. 24th NY Cavalry.) Elbridge Pond is night watchman at the box factory. 75 YEARS AGO - JULY 7,1910 - The Baptist and Methodist Sunday schools picnicked at the lake last Friday. The bounteous dinner included liberal allowances of chicken pie. The celebration of the Fourth of July at Sandy Creek was ushered in with the ringing of bells and the firing of bombs at 12 a.m. and something was doing until late in the following evening. Visitors began to arrive soon after 7 o'clock and by 9, there was already a great company on the streets. After the arrival of the Adams band and the Adams fire department, a parade was formed to Lacona with Adams, Sandy Creek and Lacona fire departments taking part. Various sports of the day were carried out, concluding with a hose race late in the afternoon. During the afternoon the All-Pulaski baseball team crossed bats with All- Sandy Creek, the result being an excellent game with a score of 5-8 in favor of Pulaski. Fully 300 people attended this game. In the early evening, the Adams band gave a fine concert on the square and this was followed by fireworks, in charge of F.S. Bosworth. 50 YEARS AGO - JULY 4,1935 - H.L. Wallace was re-elected president of the S.C.H.S. board of education at the regular monthly meeting which was held at The Wigwam. (Interesting!) Members of the Sandy Creek fire department Tuesday night concluded a successful two-night presentation of their circus, realizing about SI 10 from the production. The cast included: Wallace Parker, W.A. Rowsam, Paul Woodard, Howard Sargent, Lawrence Bettinger,' Harold Tifft, Delia Birdslow and Althea Bellinger were among the numerous cast members. (Does anyone happen to have photos of this production - even snapshots of a cast member or two?) Rev. Edward D. Carpenter of Lacona, presently serving a pastorate at Fyler, near Syracuse, was re-elected president of the Wesleyan Methodist conference at the recent annual convention held at Fairmont, Ind. LACONA—Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Chase moved this week to Pulaski where Mr. Chase is manager of the A&P Store. Mrs. H.A. Prescott has moved to the J.P. Knowlton house formerly occupied by Mr. and Mrs. Chase. LOST—On Tuesday afternoon, July 2, one-month-old white pig, bet- ween Weisenberger's Garage at Lacona, and the turn to Mad River Club on the road coming through the beech wood... John Brown, Redfidd. 25 YEARS AGO - JULY 7,1960- Cloudy and cold weather, rain and strong winds marred the July Fourth holiday weekend and made folks grumble, but failed to hold down traffic, which was heavy Friday and Saturday and again Monday afternoon on both Route 3 and Route 11 here. The Harwood Drive overpass of Route 11 has begun to assume a more finished appearance with the installation of decking, a preliminary to pouring concrete for the roadbed of the overpass. After the concrete has cured sufficiently the decking is removed from below. (Maybe those 25- year-old bumps between sections on the Harwood Drive are left-over decking?) Mr. and Mrs. James Crast of Sandy Creek observed their 50th wedding anniversary Sunday at Community Park when their children gathered for a family picnic. . Renovation and painting of the interior of the Domestic HaH (Com- mercial Hall, 1985) has been completed, according to Sandy Creek Fan President Carl Burritt, and painting the exterior will get underway this week. One of the big projects in connection with building Route 81 through here has been relocation of telephone tines, resulting in extensive cable and outside plant rearrangement in the telephone exchanges of Pulaski, Sandy Creek, Mannsville, Adams and Adams Center > General Telephone Company of Upstate New York has begun installation of new central office dialing equipment in the recently constructed telephone building at 13 Broad Street, Pulaski. Samuel Bogart, 50, of the Bronx was instantly killed Sunday afternoon when his car failed to negotiate the curve north of the Route 11 \overhead\ railroad crossing south, of Mannsville. Mrs. Bogart died shortly after the Mannsville fire company ambulance transported her to the House of the Good Samaritan, Watertown. Mr. Bogart lost control of the vehicle on the rain-slicked highway as he attempted to pass another northbound car. The Bogart car burst into flames when it rammed a tree, and the crash victims were pulled from the flaming wreckage by two Camp Drum soldiers. WANTED TO BUY—Rags, iron and metals of all kinds; paper, batteries and cars. Harlow Butler* Route 1 l,.a mile north of Sandy Creek. .,,.,,
