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^ an net T* ^'aski PubFic Library tmes NEWSSTANDS c Cooynqht 1955 .Nortn O-.-untr / P jUi'Cat.ons lie Krtublislicd 1U59 Serving The Communities Of The Pulaski / Sandy Creek Areas! 25 • Pulaski's Hometown Newspaper For 137 Years Volume 3, Number 27 Monday, October 5,1987 Named To National Office Involvement in the American Legion runs in Wendy's family. Her grandfather, Harry Wing, is a WWI veteran. Her father is Fifth District third vice- commander; her mother is Oswego County Legion Sargeant-at-Arms. Her brother, Darren, is an assistant Sargeant-at-Arms in the Sons of the American Legion. Wendy attends Pulaski High School, where she is active in colorguard. A former band member, she enjoys snowmobiling and travelling - something she gets to do often with her Wendy Walker, with the plaque she received at Lake Placid this summer. Wendy Walker, 17 year old daughter of David and Ginny wp«HmHmiv*«w**« FEATURING: AREA NEWS 2,3 EDITORIAL 4,5 LEGAL NOTICES 18 RELIGION 16 SPORTS 15 FISHING GUIDE U SPECIAL FEATURES: Chamber Meets 6 INSERTS P&C Walker, Pulaski, has been named National Honorary Junior Auxiliary Secretary for the American Legion. Wendy is the first junior member from Oswego County to hold a national office. She was also the first junior member in the county, last year, to hold a state office. Wendy's term as state president ended in July. Wendy travelled to San Antonio.Texas, in August for the National Convention, where she was named to the office. Her duties will include handling national correspondence from junior members, and sending out bulletins and programs. During her recently-ended term as state president, Wendy raised $3,707.61 for the Children's Heart Fund, earning a trophy for the largest donation. She also gave a speech before an audience of 3,000 at the State Convention at Lake Placid. involvement in the auxiliary. She also works part-time at the C & M Restaurant and Lodge. Wendy, who has held every junior auxiliary office from unit to national, will soon find her junior days coming to an end. When she turns 18 next year, she'll move up into the senior auxiliary. \I've had fun in the juniors,\ she said wistfully, looking back on a successful career. However, as a member of the senior auxiliary, Wendy Walker will have new challenges to conquer. Note Of Thanks Wendy credits much of her success to the help she's received from others. \I'd like to thank my mom and dad, for standing behind me.\ she said. She also would like to thank: - Eileen Yager for the BINGO Marathons held for her project; - Last year's County Commander Tom Schul; - And American Legion Post 358 for her plane fare to San Antonio. Approves Zone Change At a special meeting of the Pulaski village Board, September 24, a zoning change request was unanimously approved. Daryl K. Johnson had requested the change, from a R2 to a B2, on a parcel of land off the Richland Road, bordering Interstate 81. Johnston wants to build a 120 room motel and a restaurant on the site, near Deerfield Apartments. Mayor Daniel Briggs indicated that he would vote favorably on the measure on the condition that the restaurant be connected to the motel. A public hearing was held on the proposal a week earlier. In other business, the board also approved an ordinance closing North and South parks, to all individuals, from midnight to 6 a.m., effective immediately. \Refusal to leave the premises would result in a trespass charge,\ Briggs said. \I've been pushing for this for four year,\ said trustee Donald CrandaU. It is hoped that the move will discourage vandalism. The board also voted to appoint trustee Joseph Rupert as fire commissioner, to replace Frederick Thurston, II. Rupert was earlier voted in to finish Thurston's term as trustee. MEWS PEMRTMEMT; 298-5U6 FREE READER MS: 298-4610 One Section - 24 Pages Historical Society Honors Sylvia Kinney Sylvia Kinney with Pulaski Historical Society President Nancv DelVecchio. The Pulaski Historical Society held its monthly meeting September 23. About 25 members were present. The group honored Sylvia Kinney for her many contributions to the society. \Sylvia is a life resident of Pulaski and probably has forgotten more history than most of us can remember.\ \She will be missed greatly ty the Historical Society.\ said President Nancy Del Vecchio. Sylvia Pratt Kinney was born in the Pulaski area, and has been a resident all of her life. She graduated from Pulaski Academy in 1914. She was married to Herbert Kinney, who at one time was Mayor of Pulaski. Together they ran a Texaco Station, where she was bookkeeper. They had two children, Rosemary and Calvin. She was village historian for a time, especially interested in the Pulaski Courthouse. She made a serious study of the building, and led tours of the structure. Sylvia was formerly a judge for the Pulaski Democrat's coloring contests. A member of the Pulaski Congregational Church, a Pulaski Library volunteer, and an avid bridge player, Sylvia Kinney has also been honored by the Pulaski Service Club for her many contributions to the community. Ringgold Plans Open House In association with Fire Prevention Week, the Ringgold Fire Company of Pulaski will host an open house at their hall on October 9, from 6 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. As in the past, the fire trucks will be available to give complimentary rides to children. All firefighting apparatus will be on display, and Ringgold members will be on hand to answer any questions. There will be cider and donuts, and drawings will be held for free smoke detectors and a fire extinguisher. \Tot Finder \ stickers and phone stickers will also be distributed. Support your communities awareness of Fire Prevention Week and attend the Open House at Ringgold's Fire HalL where the firemen will be pleased to meet you and your family. Events Set JCC Craft Fair, Open House and Welcome Fort Drum is happening on October 24 at Jefferson Community College. BUSINESS DISPLAY IDS: 288-5176 3M C 1 AN A ^ V h. J I 1 j | 1 VSVin 4 •:.< life
