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Guest Editoria Endorses Williams Keeping Water, Air Pure BY Governor Mario Cuomo New York is blessed with abundant supplies of water for drinking, economic development and recreation. However, this great resource is threatended by the growing use of toxic chemicals. It is imperative that we continue to strengthen our efforts to protect our waters from chemical contamination. The .Great Lakes are an important fresh water resource containing 95 percent Of the fresh water in the United States. Although water quality in the Lakes has improved in recent years, much more remains to be done. Our 1986 Environ- mental Quality Bond Act will provide funds to clean up hazardous waste sites throughout western New York that may v be impacting water quality in the Great Lakes. We are ommitted to the implementation of the Great Lakes Toxics Agreement, which I signed last year and which requires the Great Lakes states to develop a comprehensive plan for the control of toxic substances. The Great Lakes suffer from another potential threat, the diversion of their waters out of the Basin. I will propose legislation this year to implement the Great Lakes Charter, which commits the Great Lakes states and provinces to cooperate to protect the Lakes from this threat. Our State Pollution Discharge Elimination System (SPDES) is the regulatory system designed to protect our waterways from pollution. We have enhanced our SPDES program through increased inspections of significant dischargers and the development of first in the nation toxics standards. This year additional toxics standards will be developed. In order to assure the most efficient use of our existing water supplies, I will propose legislation to require metering of all water for residential and industrial use. I will also prpose the designation through legislation of over 20 upstate aquifers for special protection, the further implementation of the Long Island Groundwater Management Plan, and the establishment of a special commission to study possible changes in the existing legal system for the granting of water rights in New York State. Congress has recently enacted legislation reauthorizing the Clean Water Act and it appears there are enough votes for the bill to override an expected Presidential veto. Under this legislation, the Federal Construction Grants Program, which has enabled the construction of billions of dollars of sewage treatment facilities in New York State, will gradually be phased out. Yet much remains to be done to assure the cleanliness of our waterways. Consistent with this change in the federal program, I am preparing legislation to establish a revolving loan fund to provide for subsidized loans to municipalities in need of new facilities. Our pure waters in New York State are threatended by another enemy: acid rain._Ahhough we in New York- are committed under the Acid Deposition Control Act that I signed into law in 1983 to reduce sulfure emissions, we cannot solve the problem of acid rain alone. A substantial reduction can only occur through enactment of a national control program. I will continue to work with our Congressional delegation in support of such a program. Water and air quality are threatened by sources other than acid precipitation. My new State budget provides for funds to offset federal funding cutbacks to the State's air quality program. In addition, we will continue our effort to rehabilitate and expand the State air quality monitoring network which monitors acid rain and toxic chemicals. We must be particularly concerned about air quality in our urban areas. I will recommed funding for the Department of Environmental Conservation to implement the measures required by the State Implementation Plan (SIP) for Southeastern New York, actions necessary to comply with the federal Clean Air Act. Together, we can make sure that the water we drirJc, the waterways we enjoy for recreational purposes, and the air we breathe are kept pure for generations to come. Thanks Local Governments DEAR EDITOR: An Open Letter to Local Governments: We live in an age when too many of our elected representatives make their official decisions based on what is popular rather than upon what is right according to principle. The Christian Action Council of Oswego County would like to thank the City of Oswego, the County of Oswego and the towns of Scribe, Minetto and New Haven for their courage in proclaiming January 18, 1987, as Sanctity of Human Life Day and calling upon their citizens, \to gather on that day in their homes and places of worship to give thanks for the gift of life and to affirm their commitment to the dignity of every in- dividual human being and the sanctity of every human life.\ Respectfully, John H. O'Brien Joanne Howe CAC of Oswego County DEAR EDITOR: This letter concerns the upcoming elections for the Village of Parish. I think it's time for a change, a change for the better, Let's vote on election day March 18, 1987, for a man who cares about this community and - its people, a man who will get the job done. This man's name is Charlie Williams; he is an ex- perienced trustee on the village board and knows the issues and the problems of this community. He will see to it that our tax dollars are spent more wisely, and that the government of this village is run properly as it should be, of the people, by the people, and for the people. When election day rolls around, let's not take the attitude that I'm not going to vote because my vote won't make any difference anyway. Think again, because every vote counts and you can make the difference. Sometimes it only takes one vote to make or break an election, and that one vote could be yours. So get out there and vote on March 18, 1987 for the best man for the job of Mayor of the Village of Parish; elect Charlie Williams, he is a man of the people, by the people, and for the people, and he will listen to the people for the betterment of Parish. Concerned Residents of Parish Summer Jobs Available Cooperative Extension announces summer job openings at Camp Hap- pening, the exciting, suc- cessful multi-site day camp held throughout Oswego County, according to Mary Anne Fenzl, Cooperative Extension Agent. Positions available are: counselor, $4 per hour, 35 hours, seven weeks; head counselor, $4.60 per hour, 35 hours, seven weeks; site supervisor, $5.50 per hour, 40 hours, eight weeks; health program specialist, $5.50 per hour, 40 hours, eight weeks; director, $6 per hour, 40 hours, nine weeks. Room and board is NOT provided. Mileage reimbursement for camp business is made. Employees must provide own reliable transportation to and from campsites. Adults, active senior citizens, teachers, college students and 12th graders who have skills/experience working with youth 5-14 are urged to immediately secure Job descriptions and ap- plications by calling Rene' Horning at 963-7286 at the Mexico Cooperative Extension Office. Applications are due March 6. Camp Happening is sponsored by the Oswego County Youth Bureau, Legislature, and Cooperative Extension. USDA lunches are provided for the youth at- tending. Camp Happening has been in existence since 1974 and last year served 1500 youth at 18 different sites in Oswego County. News From Senator John McHugh Have you ever had someone preface a worn-out old joke by saying, \Stop me if you've heard this one before.\ Well, that's what I wish thi Governor would say Legislature before he vetoes the death penalty bill again this year. For the past eleven years, Governors Carey and Cuomo have struck down legislation reauthorizing the death nenaltv. This measure (which I have co- sponsored for the past three years) has been vetoed despite overwhelming passage in both houses of the Legislature (in 1986, Senate 38 yes, 17 no, Assembly 89 yes, 53 no). Restoring capital punish- ment also appears to be the choice of our state's residents. A recent Associated Press poll has indicated that 86 percent of uiose questioned supported this measure. In addition, 80.9 percent of those who responded to my legislative questionnaire gave their approval. This legislation seeks only to apply the death penalty to the most heinous of criminals. Specifically, it would be imposed for killings com- mitted in the commission of such felonies as kidnapping and rape; in the killing of on- duty police officers and prison-guards; and in cases of. murder for hire. The Governor's continued blatant disregard for the people's will cannot stand unnoticed. We need this legislation to send a message to violent criminals that they win have to pay the price in New York State. If you would like to take the time to let Governor Cuomo know your views on this important measure, he can be reached by writing, Honorable Mario M. Cuomo, Executive Office, Capitol Building, Albany, New York 12224. By Mary Parker From The Files Of The Fiilaghi Bcmocrtii THE COMMUNITY WEEKLY NEWSPAPER The Most Vital Element In Maintaining The Quality Of Life In Hometown America The Ongoing Stay Of The Community's People And Their Milestones- Births, Troths, Weddings Successes In Business, Recognitions For Community Service... And Eventual Passing The Free Forum For Public Expression On Matters Civic, Scholastic, Moral And Cultural The Leading Community Weeklies Are Proud To Be Members Of The New York Press Association THE OLDEST I ASSOCIATION ON THE EAST COAST 1897-90 YEARS AGO ^People should be careful about throwing papers in the street. th A piece of paper blew in front of Mr. C.H. Jones' team, t ^~~frightening~them. They turned short about, breaking the pole and loosing themselves from the sleigh. When a tree came in his path, Mr. Jones let the team go. No one was hurt in the fracas. Master George Washington was well remembered by his young friends, at his twelfth birthday celebration. Nearly 100 were present. Among the presents were many valuable books. [George's father had been a liberated slave, brought worth. Mr. Washington eventually owned a store on Broad street where the present Champney law office are housed\. [Richland] Bert Wright saw the first robin of the season on February 27. [South Richland] MissDunlap closed her school in the White district until the spring term. The children had a feast of sweet meats at her expense. Cornwell A Hutchins sale. Betts Opera House Block. Ladies' fine button shoes - SOprs. with cloth tops at $1.98. : H.F. Foster has arranged for space and power in connection with the Wilder Carriage Co. for the manufacture of his famous Handy clothes bars and Little Hands clothes washer. On Washington's birthday the stars and stripes floated from the flag staff at A.C. Huntley's on North street. The editor hoped to see more of this. Many went from here to view the remains of the Boyd block in Mexico. The Boyd House was built in 1867. Other fire losses were to W.R. Givens, Grange Hall, Zanoni Club, H.D, Nutting, E.A. Cook, G.H. Patten, Jerome E. Baker and the Royal Templars. 1917-70 YEARS AGO Be a Booster! Buy and Bank at Pulaski! Mrs. Wise Shopper buys her goods in town. She knows the heal merchant. He knows her. She is sure of Honest, Square Dealing. Follow her lead and trade at home. [Advertiser's were E.J. Brownell, Pharmacist; The Killam Studio [next door to the Randall Hotel]; F.J. Walton, Potter Brothers, H. W. Damon; F.G. Utky A Son, phone 11; WM. Gokey; H.R. Franklin]. The Blount Lumber company will become experts in keeping in shape winter roads over the Boylston hills. They plan to haul about a million feet of logs each winter from near Smartville. The Pulaski Citizens' Band presented their annual minstrel show in the opera house February 20. Taking part will be Jake Youngs, Ernest Dillenbeck, Orla Whitford, Taylor Barr, Robert Edwards, W. Taylor Barr, Clayton S. Parker and O. Bert Trowbridge. Potatoes are high- Rice is low. Use more rice-4lbs. 30 cents. N.E. Wood's store. The Baraca-Philathea classes of the Baptist Church held their 17th banquet with about 100 present. The high school or- chestra played Mr. Frank J. Walton is President of the Baraca class. Both the Baraca and Philathea National Hymns were sung by the assembled group. A bill has been introduced in our state legislature to add 20 days to the school,year raising it to 180 days. [1987 -185 days, with 5 days for emergencies - in this area called \snow days\\. Local thermometers registered all the way from eight to twenty below zero February 12. At Tupper Lake it was - 47 degrees. [In 1914 the thermometer stayed below zero every day in February ]. Florida has had a severe frost, the worst since 1898 1947-40 YEARS AGO Roads have been blocked in the Pulaski area until an Oswego County rotary plow could slice through drifts on the Scenic Highway and elsewhere. Editor Funk wrote [in- formally] about keeping sidewalks clear of snow. All highways were closed for two days. Col. Hugh Barclay was reelected president of the Port Ontario Improvement Association. The group is trying to get an Authority to issue bonds to improve Port Ontario for yachting and recreation purposes. A new camp at West Amboy is being planned for area Girl Scouts. The problem experienced for a week in Pulaski with natural gas was found to be water in the lines. The line on Lake street ot the Whitney farm was found to be plugged. At the Kallet - \The Show-Off\ with Red Skelton, Marilyn Maxwell, MarjorieMaineandRochester. 1983-4 YEARS AGO The Tug Hill Tourathon was planned for March 5, with a check-in on March 4 at the Methodist Church in Lorraine. Pulaski Wesley an Church had a mortgage burning ceremony on February 13. Rev. Richard A. Bennett was assisted by Richard Moebs and Jim Atkinson. \. The Pulaski Department Store Yarn and Crafts celebrated its grand re-opening. iDr. Richard L. Fortune, 70, has died in Billings, Mont. Mrs. Anna Ridgeway, 87, has died in Watertown. iOne page of the DEMOCRAT was devoted to a public opinion survey on the Tug Hill acid rain problem. More than half of those surveyed were not satisfied with information received from various sources.
