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Page-4-Banrier Times Monday, June 23, 1986 LETTERS TO THE EDITOR From The Office Of Assemblyman Ray Chesbro 'All Should Be Concerned' DEAR EDITOR: Two weeks ago my daughter went on the Pulaski senior trip. That in itself should have concerned me. Here are the reasons. Every since we moved to Pulaski, I heard all kinds of stories about those \senior trips\. So when my daughter became a senior I wasn't sure about letting her go. After receiving a letter concerning the senior trip from the school, stating the agenda and expectations for behavior, I decided to let my daughter go. I was left with the im- pression that this trip was well-organized, educational and still full of fun. I knew that my daughter \ would come home with memories to enjoy for many years. The memories now consist of the first day as being poorly organized. It was spent traveling back and forth to finalize ac- comodations. The memories of the girls going to a male strip joint where they stripped down to the nude, and the boys going to a girl's strip joint. The memories of most of the seniors drinking and several so badly that they were throwing up. The sad state of this affair is that I should have given more credibility to the rumors about the senior trip then to the Pulaski school system. The facts are that our seniors are known for drinking. The facts are that there was no search for alcohol beverages when they went on the bus. The facts are that most of our seniors drank on the trip although the drinking law for Canada is 19 and for New York it is 21. The fact is, that some of the chaperones were there with the kids while they drank. I don't fault the chaperones for this, because the schbol did not tell them to keep the seniors from going to bars or strip joints. The fact is that there is no policy regarding the senior trip for drinking or keeping them out of places where they are not of age. I do know that there are other parents besides myself that have concerns about these senior trips but they have been discouraged by the school system 'passing the buck'. I ask for our support together to be concerned and let's let Mr. Lieb, Mr. Butterfield, Mr. House, Mr. Howland know of our feelings and concerns. Thank-You Judy Guralny Safe Driving Program Set Since June is Dairy Month in New York, I felt it would be an appropriate time to devote this column to recapping some of the legislative action taking place this year concerning the state's dairy industry. The dairy industry com- prises the largest segment of New York state's number one industry - agriculture. It generates products which have a retail value of $3.5 billion, and it employs more than 80,000 people. New York dairy farmers are responsible for the fact that our state ranks third in the nation in milk production; first in the production of creamed cottage cheese and. many Italian cheeses; third in sweetened condensed milk; fourth in ice cream; and seventh in butter. They have every right to be proud of these accomplishments. However, the dairy farmers of our state are having problems. Their dilemma was brought home very clearly by the fact that some 20 percent of them showed willingness to go out of business when they applied to be part of the federal dairy herd \buyout\ program earlier this year. Although the New York state dairy industry is not a contributing factor in the national surplus milk crisis which brought about this program, it is suffering right along with those states that were. Many of New York's problems stem from the fact that the needs of Nor- theastern farmers seem to OSWEGO - A three-hour Safe Driving Practice Program will be offered at the Oswego High School, West Utica Street, Oswego, New York on Thursday, July 3, room241. The course is sponsored by the Community Education Division of the City School District of Oswego. Completion of this three- hour classroom program will meet requirements for earning the MV 278 cer- tificate. This certificate is required of all holders of driving permits and those persons with a lapsed driver's license before they can sign up for driving tests. The MV 278 certificate is valid for one year. It is stressed that to be eligible to participate in The Safe Driving Practice Program, a person must hold a New York State Motor Vehicle Department's Learner's Permit and must bring this permit at the time of Registration for the Safe Driving Program. Registration will be held at 5:30 p.m., with the class to be held from 6-9 p.m. A fee of $10 will be collected at the time of registration. Class size restricted to 28 persons. It is advisable to arrive early to assure a place in the class. Army News Sgt. Robert J. Hamilton, son of Robert B. Hamilton of 190 Bidwell Road, Parish, has completed a U.S. Army primary leadership course in West Germany. Students received training in supervisory skills, leadership principals and small unit training techniques essential to a first-line supervisor in a and Laurna Laisdell of Ellisburg, N.Y. has graduated from a helicopter repair course at the U.S. Army Transportation School, Fort Eustis, Va. During the course, students learned to perform direct and general support maintenance technical or administrative on helicopters. Also included environment. Hamilton is a personnel administration specialist with the 37th Field Artillery. was instruction in safety practices, usage of ground support equipment and special and precision tools. Army Laisdell. Private Todd son of Robert He is a 1985 graduate of E. South Jefferson High School, A. Admas. LETTERS TO THE EDITOR WELCOMED The Banner Times welcomes letters to the editor on any topic of concern. We reserve the right to print letters and edit them where required. A letter to the editor should not exceed 500 words and is not designed to give publicity to any organization. All letters must be signed and include phone number where writer may be contacted. Letters should be addressed to: LETTER TO THE EDITOR • Banner Times 7590 Jefferson St. P.O. Box 207 Pulaski, NY 13142 take a back seat when it comes to national farm policy. I have high hopes that the recent formation of the Congressional Northeast Agriculture Caucus will rectify this situation in the future. The state Legislature is well aware of some of the problems that face our dairy farmers, and this year, it has considered several bills designed specifically to be of assistance. For instance, there are three items in the 1986-87 state budget that will directly affect the industry. One of these items ap- propriates $425,000 for the establishment of- the Legislative Commission on Dairy Industry Development. The purpose of the Com- mission is to review existing laws and regulations per- taining to the industry, in- cluding fair trade practices, standards and labeling of dairy products and their imitations, sanitary regulations, testing and quality control, and dairy promotion. It also would examine economic forces and their effects on the industry, and recommend legislation to enhance high-quality products and improve the state's competitive position with other states. Another budget item in- creases the appropriation for the Mastitis Control Program by $375,000. This dread disease costs New York dairy farmers some $200 million a year; yet the governor's original proposal would have provided only minimal support for the program and, in fact, included no increase. And, finally, the budget includes an allocation of $366,300, for testing and certifications programs for Johne's Disease, Blue Tongue, and Leukosis. This is almost $150,000 more than the governor proposed. Another bill is now being considered by the Assembly Agriculture Committee that I would like to discuss briefly. This measure would eliminate the requirement that dairy farmers must vote every three years to continue the New York State Dairy Promotion Order, thus assuring that 10 of the 15 cents assessed per hundredweight for the promotion of dairy products is retained for promoting New York products per- manently. I would like to lift a glass of cool, New York-produced milk and assure dairy farmers of Oswego County that I will continue to support responsible legislation designed to assist them in their continued efforts to supply our consumers with the finest dairy products available. By Mary Parker From The Files Of The X»ula£ht Dcmacrai Mew Orleans is the oldest major city in the south. 1896-90 YEARS AGO The Pulaski Academy yearbook, the Conscriptum Annuum was highly praised by the editor of the Democrat. One page was devoted to the life of Mr. Charles Tollner, who had been President of the Board of Education at one time. Jessica F. Farmer of the class of '96 wrote the class poem, which ended: \Now forever we must part, To each other say farewell; But we know each comrade's heart, Still will cherish \Ninety-six.\ Members of the class included Joseph Bonner, Jessie Holmes, Jessica Farmer, Orren Russell, Julia Maltby, Lou Graham, Edward Sprague and Claude Jones. An eighteen year old young man from Richland, was killed when an old anvil exploded during the McKinley-Hobart victory celebration. Powder was packed in a hold in the anvil, and the explosion sent a piece of anvil to the victim's head. There were sixty wheels in line at the Friday night parade. Some monstrous strawberries have been seen in the market lately. The Congregational Church aDoears like a new place of worship with the new organ, new carpets, pews moderized and electric lights. Frank P. Betts, Salesman and M. Daly, Cutter, are representing D. Crimmins, the clothier, Opera House Block. A list of pupils successfully passing Regents tests at the Academy, also included such subjects as Rhetoric, Virgil's Ecologues, Xenophon's Anabasis, Astronomy, Geology, Botony, Zoology, Economics, Bookkeeping and Ethics. (Orwell) Messrs. Post & Henderson are putting in a saw mill on the Beecherville Road near the town line. 1916-70 YEARS AGO (Howardville) Cake and lemonade were served after Miss Mac Lagger held graduating exercises at the school. Prizes were awarded and grade certificates presented. The Pulaski opera house was well filled for the Training Class exercises. The Address of Welcome was given by Dorothy Sperling. Miss Ellis and her students presented a two act comedy entitled. \After the Game\. Twenty-two graduated. Class colors were steel gray and old rose. (Training class graduates were recent high school graduates and others, who could then teach for three years before further training). (Familiiar faculty names to many today are Prof. Trowbridge, who coached the P.H.S. baseball team, Miss Mack (later Mrs. Sharp), Miss Richards, Mrs. Harte, Miss Ellis and the Misses R. and E. Scheutzow. (Mrs. Trowbridge). The class picture was printed in the Democrat. Miss Bess Hollis, who teaches in Bozeman, Montana, is attending the NEA convention in New York City, and will tour several eastern cities this summer. Miss Hollis lives on Port Street in Pulaski. 1946-40 YEARS AGO The Bentley & Wilson tennis racquet factory on Port Street was destroyed by fire, and the company will use part of Northern Industries' building for the next three months. The owner of the burned building, Clifford Montondo, plans to rebuild the factory building for the company's use. PACS graduation exercises will open with the eighth grade program June 21. Class honors go to James Parker, valedictorian and Eleanor Zufelt, salutatorian. Willis H. Coon, 89, has died at his home on Rome Street. He was at one time principal of Richland Union School, later having a store at Orwell. At Greene's Variety Store - The Visible Glass Mail Box with all aluminum metal hardware. Glass and aluminum -dominant materials of the future. At Arnold's Store Pretty Chokers in gold and silver for teenagers. Prices from $1.50 to $4.80. Compacts with loose powder $2.25. Silver patterns about $20.00 for a 5-piece service for one. For Sale - Comfortable wicker porch furniture, including davenport, rocker, chair and table. Walter H. Farnham opened the engine tune-up department of Mexico Motor Car & Supply Co. Phone 100. Merritt A. Switzer, Jr. has completed a general insurance course at Syracuse University and has joined the Merritt A. Switzer Ins. Agency. Telephone; P.O. Building. 1956-30 YEARS AGO (Redfield) The \Braes\ is again open as Mr. and Mrs. Franklin Hill and children have returned from spending the winter in Florida. James Benson and Harry Tollerton have been chosen by the \What-Not\ staff and newspaper advisor, as co-editors of the 1956-57 newspaper staff. Other members include Paul Wilson, Carpi Bateman, Glenda LeBeau, Mike Thomas and Frank Johnson. Two well-known Pulaski residents have been taken by death. Postmaster George Woods died suddenly June 7, and former Town of Richland Supervisor Norman L. Clark died June 15. 44 Seniors will receive diplomas at the PACS 103 rd graduation. Valedictorian is Harolyn Hilton and salutatorian William Smith. R. Burkett Curtiss is president of the Board of Education. PACS Eighth grade graduation exercises were held, with speeches by valedictorian Charming Funk and salutatorian Paul Mandigo. Others taking part were John Wilson, Mary Jo Taylor, Peter Gonigam, Faith Seamans, Gary Stevens, Bessie Stevens, Valerie Wilder and Robert Curtiss. The Pulaski Alumni Association dedicated an oil painting of Mrs. Lura M. Sharp and the new wings of the school.