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Page-4-Banner Times Monday, May 19, 1986 Enough Is Enough DEAR EDITOR: The recent abandonment of the Oswego County Lake Ontario Sportsfishery Advisory Board is welcome news for all of us who've experienced their misguided tyranny! These are the \Friendly People\ (?) who brought to the Oswego County area the following: A. Twelve Conservation Officers during the Salmon Runs. B. Over 600 arrests during the Salmon Season for many \lint picking\ episodes. C. The loading of our justices of the peace calendars with an in- tolerable quantity of violations, which tried them to the extent of their patience and nearly destroyed our justices of the peace. Imagine coming home from your normal job as a justice of the peace and finding 50 cars parked in your front yard with a conservation officer. You soon would lose interest in being a justice of the peace! D. The County of Oswego has more conservation officers assigned to it than Monroe County on a permanent basis, and Monroe County contains the City of Rochester. This will give you an idea of the inequity that exists in the distribution of these State Cops. E. The areas which contain salmon fishing in the western part of the state experience nowheres near the number of citations or in- conveniences foisted upon the sportsperson. Whereas, the oclasfab, working in cooperation with the DEC in our area, has been highly questionable! F. You must remember that the conservation officers are a union, and they've built their own \little kingdom\ in Oswego County. Anyone who threatens this \kingdom\ is subjected to abuse and ridicule! G. The recent attempt on the part of the OCLOSFAB to take a large section of the salmon river and utilize it only for the fly fishermen was defeated by 9 to 2 speakers in the November 1985 meeting held in Mexico. H. Their faulty regulations im- posed upon the Salmon River created tons of dead fish located at the hatchery grounds as well as throughout the Salmon River pools. They were unable to be harvested or used in determining future catches. The reduction of the snatching area is directly responsible, to a great degree, for the health problem which is resented by the mayors of Altmar, Pulaski, etc. I. It's the opinion of most of the sportspeople located outside of the immediate area that because of their faulty views, regulations were changed in mid-season, areas were moved without their knowledge, and enticement was part of the program practiced by the con- servation officers' union (in disguise) in order to effect this high rate of arrests. I'm sure many join me in ap- plauding the courage of the Oswego County,, Legislature for abandoning the OCLOSFAB! They've now created a new tourism committee which will be more effective in creating a better business climate for the merchants as well as more understanding and less restrictive regulations for the sportsperson. With a declining economy, we need the best efforts of all to improve our community health, both financially as well as physically and fewer efforts on the part of any \ego trip\ individuals to dominate the area. Caution should be exercised by the new committee to see that the disgruntled members of this former committee do not transfer their efforts to another sponsored Oswego County committee to produce counter-productive efforts to the new Tourism committee. I'm sure there will be an attempt made on their part to continue their misguided efforts! I Remain, Your Friend, Floyd G. Nolan, Sr. Asides By Mary Parker The preservation and revitalization of Pulaski is going ahead, following three evenings of discussion meetings under leadership of the P.R.O.P., Inc. directors. To interest visitors to this community is of continuing importance. Our Salmon River flowing through the village under a brilliant spring sun, interests those who pass through here, live on its streets, or fish along its banks, but it needs attentions of all to keep it clean and inviting. A spring clean-up time will find village workers helping haul away debris and trash left from a long, cold, snowy winter. Over on Park Street, a few yards west of Washington (once North Park) is a neat little cottage, newly painted inside and out, papered and stenciled with loving care by local people. This is the home of the Pulaski Historical Society, celebrating its fifth anniversary, and opening its doors this summer for public viewing. Exhibits will reflect the life of Pulaskians, from farming tools to quilts and books. The society is now ready to receive gifts and loans of artifacts and materials from interested persons. The Curator is Mrs. Doris Mattison of Centerville Road. Albert and Doris have given, and are giving freely of their time and energies, to make the Society and its museum of interest to the public, both local and touring j>eopk. A recent annual meeting at the Museum, had members and guests sharing a covered dish supper (worthy of a Society cook-book), and the violin playing of Earl Potter, once a student of Miss Elizabeth Austin of Lake Street. Mrs. Virginia Brown Smith, out-going President of the Society, guided it through the exciting days of acquiring a home and the needed fundraising. Now the public will be invited soon to see how an upstate village preserves its heritage. Opposes Purchase DEAR EDITOR: I am, and I hope the other residents of the Village of Parish are, opposed to the purchase and/or leasing of the former \Copper Coin Restaurant\ building for a village office. I think that we taxpayers should not have to go further in debt, when we do not know how much the sewers and liability insurance will eventually cost us. The sewer situation is currently under in- vestigation by different levels of government and we may end up with an increase in sewer taxes. We have to consider not only the $65,000 principle cost, but the interest costs, the loss of taxes for that property if it becomes a publically owned building the heating costs, the insurance costs, and the loss of a building that should be used for commercial purposes. I suggest the following options be considered for a village office: 1. The library. The village owns the library, heats it all winter even though it is only used 2 days a week, carries insurance on it and maintains it. It can with some available state and federal funding, be made acessable for disabled people. 2. The Commercial Hotel. This currently is an eyesore as well as a fire trap. Having witnessed the Parish Fire, I'm afraid that if the Commercial Hotel ever catches on fire, then we may lose the post office. I think that we should get the Town of Parish, County of Oswego, and McFee Ambulance interested in making The Com- mercial Hotel into a Public Ser- vices building. The above named groups can have offices and McFee a branch location that would be close to Rt. 81. Again there is funding available for projects like this. Altmar and Jefferson County have had projects built with funding. 3. The Former Petrie building on Rider Street. This ramshakle building is an eyesore, a firetrap that should be dealt with. It is my understanding that Oswego County now owns it because of nonpayment of taxes. The Village should consider taking the building from the county and using it for an office. The building should either be repaired or demolished and a small structure be put in its place. This would take care of the village office problem and get rid of an eyesore. 4. Put an office Trailer on the village parking lot. I understand that there is water available there. A ramp could be built for disabled people. 5. Use the old elementry school. The water and sewer hook-up are in and acessabuity for disabled people can be made at a relatively lower price than $65,000. These are some of the ideas that I have. I'm sure that other people also have ideas. If we do buy the building, you will be able to look out the window at the deteriated Commercial Hotel. We should use our tax money the most effecient way possible, and buying the former \Copper Coin\ building is the least effecient way. Very truly yours, Stuart D. Kantor Holds Concert The last music concert of the school year will be Tuesday, May 20 at 7:30 p.m. in the Sandy Creek School auditorium. Jr. High, Senior High, Mixed Chorus, and the Jazz Band will perform. By Mary Parker MAY 19,1896 - 90 YEARS AGO - (Port Ontario). The Limburger Cheese Factory on the E. Brown farm is making one hundred twenty cheese a day. They are paying 75 cents per hundred for milk. (South Albion). Stephen and Melissa Irish Demelt are 91 and 92 years old, married 72 years ago. They have had ten children, with five living. Call there and the old lady will spin some fine linen thread for you. Her flax wheel is always at hand. (Orwell). Frank and John Woodbury started for the south to sell chairs. They have a very large quantity of chairs and are eood salesmen T L.J. Farmer will need strawberry pickers, as well as for raspberries, currants and gooseberries. An unusually large Masonic gathering was held at the Temple on Broad Street. Afternoon trains brought in visitors from Adams, Camden, Phoenix, Fulton, Oswego and Mexico. About 100 came from the west, and resembled a street parade. Over 200 were finally at the Temple, the first building in the state of New York erected exclusively for Masonic pur- poses. The meeting honored the new members. (The Temple is an Archimedes Russell design and is on the National Register in 1986). We have <hot tea rolls and biscuits everyday for tea. Come and try them or give in your order. S.J. Clyde. Helow F. Doane has our thanks for a fine cluster of apple blossoms. Boys Beware! There has been destruction reported to lawns and oth«T property on Lake Street. Arrest and imprisonment, or fine, can result if the boys are caught. Members of the Relief Corps presented Post Butler, G.A.R., with a handsome writing desk and book case. Mrs. G. W. Seamans is President of the Corps (Celia Dewey Seamans). The Ladies Benevalent Society of the Baptist Church will give a musicale at the residence of Mrs. Chas Tollner, Jr., on Jefferson Avenue. There will be pipe organ and piano accompaniments to the Faculty and DeKoven quarteetes. A buffet lunch will be served. Fifteen cents. Overture at 8:15 sharp. ' Wheelawners are asked to help with the side path, and to observe village rules in using sidewalks. No riding on any walk faster than six miles an hour. No coasting. No ringing bell to warn pedestrians on any walk. Mr. A. A. Maltby is inspecting masory on the Canal and is working at the Champlain Canal on the locks. Malicious mischief has been committed in Pulaski Cemetery by stealing flowers and breaking urns on graves. Such conduct is no less degrading thrn stealing a chicken. MAY 2,1911-75 YEARS AGO Court opened in Pulaski with four cases for gambling. Buy your shoes at Hutchen's Store and get buttons changed or replaced any time free of charge. At John Gorman's Store. Ladies Chocolate Oxfords, Welt sole, Reg. $2.25 for $1.50. Even check Apron Gingham 1 cents. 10 lb. sack Graham Flour 25 cents. L.J.& F.A. Clark have sold Dr. F.E. MacCallum a 1911 Chalmers Roadster with a baby tonneau. Many approaches to bridges are unsafe as they have a jump of from four to ten inches that carriages and cars are given an awful bump as they pass over them. Some bridges are patched with slabs. I would rent the suite of eight rooms in my barn with gas, water and bath complete to the right party. Also the twelve room house with large garden that I recenlty bought of Mrs. Mattie R. Sprague H. Douglass. Pulaski Citizens' Band Concert and dance in the Opera House was a success. Fred N. Sargent of Snady Creek is Band Director. If funds are available, park concerts will be given this summer. Utley and Cathbertson's Mills will close Tuesday and Friday evenings, same as the stores closing on these evenings. 194i-45 YEARS AGO The Adirondacks remain closed to the public because of a serious fire hazard. Lialac time again at Mannsviile. Mr. George Staplin, Jr., extends an invitation to see his 117 varieties in the garden at the corner of Maine and Railroad Streets. Visitors welcome beginning May 18 (1986- lilacs started blooming in Pulaski about May 7). Norman F. Scott of the local American Store was given at the Women's Civic Club an award for his community work. Mrs. Scott was presented a lovely bouquet of red roses. Mr. Scott.s award was from the American Stores. The Panthers trounced the Fulton Nine 18 to 9 in a 3-hour game at Fulton Battery: Wilder, Lewis, Hiscock and Quinn. Emmma Lou Benedict and Marilyn Carl were winners of the Moody prize- speaking contest in the local High School Auditorium. \Better Farms\ national farm publication published in Pulaski, is celebrating its first anniversary. Major Hugh Barclay of Douglaston Manor is publisher. When the first issue was printed, the STAFF CONSISTED OF Carl T. Moon, William F. McChesney and Mrs. Evelyn Williams, secretary. On January 6, 1941, Louis Kosoff took over active direction of the staff. MAY 19,1976 - 10 YEARS AGO Joseph Hatch of North St., Pulaski has been appearing around the village with a star-spangled oufh made for him by his wife to celebrate the bicentennial. (Mr. and Mrs. Hatch also have George and Martha Washington costumes, as well as Santa and Mrs. Claus outfits). Jack La Brake is working with about 25 local groups on the July 4 celebration for the bicentennial. Suggestions are being made for a time capsule to be placed in the cornerstone of the new Snow Memorial Library building. (1986 The Statue of Liberty celebration is attracting world-wide attention as the refurbished Miss Liberty is rededicated with Bedloe's and Ellis Island). The local Chamber oof Commerce s White-Water Race on the Salmon River will take place May 22. Trophies win be awarded at 5 p.m. in South Park Gary Raiti is in charge of the plans for the event. Lengthening ofthe school day for kindergarten is being discussed locally. This is required by the Board of Regents. i
