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Grand Island‘ ffemorial ‘Library Town Hall. 25355 Baseline Rd, Grand Island’, N. X. :2‘ i .“. ;'i;.;_:,;,'?a‘§€.,'. _. .. ° OFFICIAL NEWSPKPER OF :'l'HE TOWN OF GRAND ISLAND JANUARY 2|, W65 Results of Jaye ees Community Survey Grand Island’s rural and sub- urban atmosphere, its accessi- bility to metropolitan areas, the friendliness of its people -- these rank high in the Grand Island Junior Chamber of Commerce Community Attitude survey as answers to the question: “What do you particularly like about your community?” Thruway tolls, high taxes and poor bus services are rated first as “dislikes\ by those who were questioned. Recommended as most im- portant to make the Is- land a better community are: removal of bridge tolls, more light industry and establishment of shuttle bus service. ment, 39.6% excellent and 36.4% good; junior high program, 20.4% excellent and 3l.8%good; senior high program 20.7% excellent and 32% good; and senior high build- ings and equipment, 46.8% excel- lent and 25% good‘. Restaurants“ were rafed as 35% average; 21.6% good while hotels and motels were considered by 34.2% to be good and 25.9% to be average. Appreciated in the community are clean, fresh air; quiet; out- door recreational activity, good school system, State parks and its being an “ideal place to raise children”. A total of 3.6% of those surveyed said they liked everything about it! Fdlconwoocl Mortgage Payments» Rise Homeowners in the Falconwood area have been notified their mortgage payments are being substantially increased in many instances. The to\vn assessors’ office last week was deluged with phone calls from taxpayers wanting an ex- planation, ArthurG. Wade, chair- man of the board of assessors told the Dispatch Thursday. Mr. Wade said H. J. Luding- ton Company, an agency of Bow- ery Savings Bank of N.Y. which holds many of the mortgages, has notified homeowners of the rise in monthly payments. He said residents who asked the Cornpany’s Buffalo office for an explanation were told there must have been an increase in asses- sments or taxes to warrant need for the increases. “This isn’t so”, Mr. Wade said, “The only factor which might possibly affect some of the mortgage payments ‘is the in- clusion of delinquent_ water ac- counts in the annual tax bills or where additional construction is involved.” Roaming dogs, inadequate pest control, incomplete shopping fa- cilities disinterested town offi- cials, poor planning and zoning were listed as “dislikes” by 2. small percentage. Suggested also as ways to bet- ter the community are: improved street lighting, town park and beach, reduced or stabalized taxes. more sewers, elimination of phone tolls to Niagara Falls, more complete shopping fa- cilities and more programs for teenagers. Final analysis of the ‘survey was released to the Island Dis- patch this week by the project’s committee heads. Myron Hulburt, Robert B. Ryan and Richard J. Smith. Y0l1ng “We wish to point out that this is an expression of opinion at a “grass roots” level,” Robert B. Ryan, co-chairman told the Dispatch today. “All who persue or analyze these results must realize that the thoughts, opinions, wishes and desires are those of the indi- vidual citizens of this commun- ity. Serious consideration must be given to their recommenda- tions,” he said. Mr. Ryan further stated: to rest, ggested ey were isk dis- wed and tests on anted to record, . rest- r with en FY09, «, Bruce, President Lyndon B. Johnson was inaugurated in Washington, D.C. yesterday with pomp and ceremony befitting the head of the greatest nation on earth. Capitol Building for further pro- tection. Of those surveyed 9.1% have lived in the town under one year; 16%, 1 to 3 years; 22.5%, 4 to 7 years; 35.5% 8 to 15 years; and 16.9% over 15 years. Having an 8th grade education or less are 5.3%; some high school, <l2s6%; high school grad= uates, 27.6%; some college, 24.8%; and college graduates, 29.7%. Renters average 11.6% while 88.4% are homeowners. The Island Dispatch this week has attempted to bring to its readers a general look at the results of the survey. The Jay- cees have spent many hours col~ lecting the data and compiling the results. The Dispatch in recog- nition of their efforts will reprint their final analysis in its en- tlrety, beginning in the January 28th issue. Among area guests at the in- augural reception Tuesday eve- ning were Rep. and Mrs. Thad- deus J. Dulski of Buffalo, Rep. and Mrs. Henry P. Smith 111 of North Tonawanda and Mr. and Mrs. Peter J. Crotty of Buffalo. More than 5000 police, Secret‘ Service men, U. S.marsha1ls, troops and National Guardsmen were spotted stratelgically ar- ound town to guard the Presi- dent's life. A bulletproof glass barrier was erected across the inaugural platform in front of the “This effort will have been in vain unless responsible per- sons take responsible action after reviewing these returns. we, as Jaycees, are dedicated to aprin- ciple that ‘Service to humanity is the best work of life.’ We look upon this survey as a blue: print for action and we fully in- tend to do all within our power to convert these opinions into constructive projects for the bet- terment of our town.\ But Ernest Curran, vice pres- tdent of the Rochester office of Ludington, had this explanation: The 1964 escrow payments failed totcover the$6.95 increase in tax rate over 1963. Analysis of escrow accounts were made on the basis of the 1964 rate. Payments «were in- creased to cover not only the 1964 shortage but the same amount ‘must be applied for 1965 taxes. Doubling the amount for delinquent water billsywhen they are involved, also is necessary to cover both years, he said. hér ad- demon- . Karen 9.1 with -pine”. -ups at esMrs. in Ed- rslty of irector elyn Me 3 State has the d Mrs. sslstant nts ma- icipated Fathers young- a large Charles Engineers Toll Aid Limited Ca rboru ndum Appoints Nurad The U.S. Corps of Engineers’ authority to aid the Grand is- land Chamber of Commerce in ‘its bridge toll fight is some- what limited, Col. R. Wilson Neff, District Engineer. informed Richard J. Couch, town attorney and a member of the Chamber toll committee this week. In reply to Mr. Couch’s re- quest that the Engineers set a ‘hearing to determine if tolls are d1SC1‘im*“3t°1_'Yas contended, Mr. Neff said the session “cannot ‘be scheduled by my office since it is beyond the Authority grant- ed to the District Engineer.” “It is the policy of the De- partment to act in complaint cases only upon receipt of spe- cific information from which it can ‘be reasonably inferred that existing rates are excessive,”‘he stated. Of those surveyed, 43.4% con- sider the town's water pressure as good while 22.2% rate it as average. Garbage collection drew answers of 20.5 excellent; 44.8 good and 20 average. Fire protection is rated as 17.3% excellent; 44.3% good 18.3% average and 13.5% said “don't know\. The Carborundum Co., Niagara Falls has appointed Marion F. Narad, 1891 Steeg Road, manager of data processing field services, Vice President Alan Wolfley has announced. The Grand Island tax rate of 1965 of $104.67 per M repre- sents azdrop of 7293 from the 1964 rate of $105.39. The 1963 tax rate was $98.44. A graduate of Niagara Univer- sity, Mr. Narad has been with the Carborundum Company for more than 38 years. He has been in the data processing de- partment since its establishment in 1955 and was assistant man- ager for operations ofthe branch until his latest promotion. Mr. Naradi is a former Grand Island Planning Board member and has also served on boards of the Chamber of Commerce, Sandy Beach Property Owners Association and the Sandy Beach Park Club. Mrs. Lcmg To Appear On TV The highway department will be interested to know that 11% said maintainence and cleaning of streets is excellent; 37.6% said good; and 31.2 checked it as average. I slo n d :Pc n;:tr_y ns Jan- - n says, hildren hildren es them 2115 they e. They ndships Mrs. Ilona -Lang, Island realtor with offices .on Grand ‘Island Blvd. will appear Monday on John Cor- bett’s “Speaker of (the House” TV program at 12: 15‘-,p.m. Something new and different will make its debut on Grand Island tomorrow. The Island Pantry, specializing in gourmet sandwiches. ‘cold cuts and fresh baked goods ‘will open its doors in thewnrago ‘Building next to\Be11s-IGA in the stone formerlyoccupied by John’s Shoe About 42% consider swimming and golfing facilities are good and 15% excellent. Parks and pic- nic areas were checked off as good by 44.2% and excellent by 19.1%. Under education, the survey included these percentage an- ‘s.wers: “Housing Trends on4Grand Is- land” will be Mrs. Lang's topic. She will use charts and pictures of the town to illustrate her dis- cussion. etkow- rs and Island ack to sta-lgic Mr. Neff said it washls under- standing the Thruway Authority has not yet completed -its review of the matter and that the En- gineers had no desire to inter- fere with the Chamber’s nego- *-tiations with the Authority. A In conclusion Mr. Neff tn- . ‘Continued on. page 24 In his new position he will be responsible for developing sys- tems and services linking the electronic data processing and communication facilities of Car- borundum Company to those of its distributors, cusiomers and suppliers. . .. Mrs. Lang is a vice president of the Grand Island ‘Chamber of Commerce and a member of the board of directors. She is also a member of*the Greater Buffalo Board 01 Realtors. A - - Repair. Islanders will ‘be able to pur- chase over 20 varieties of cold cuts in %the Island1Pant-ry, open » - ~Contlnued ompage 24. , . Elemeniary school edcation, 17.9 excellent and 46.9% good; elementary buildings and e-. elementary buildings and equip- didn’t I «but
