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Newspaper
Free Press
Location
Trumansburg, New York, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1968
Page
1
In a newsletter, Senator William Smith asks readers to report Medicaid abuses seen since a Elmira hearing. He seeks descriptions of misuse, such as recipients funding large personal projects, to push for program cuts to reach a 50 25 25 federal state local cost split and true federal funding.
Ovid Willard Mothers plan a March for the March of Dimes on Monday February 12 at 730 pm led by Mrs Beverly McDonald with volunteers and helpers listed. A teen dance follows February 17 from 8 to 11 pm at the Ovid Municipal Building with music by The Lost Colony to raise funds for the march.
TRUMANSBURG Informal corporate meetings have been set by each Federated church for Tuesday February 13. The Baptists meet in the white church at 7 30 and the Presbyterians in the Chapel at 7 30. Sessions discuss future use of church buildings with no vote until February 20 when Federation members meet to continue the recessed annual meeting. A two thirds majority is required.
Delinquent dog list due for transfer to Albany on February 10. Owners in Ovid are reminded to address fines or notices before the deadline.
The Citizens Group for Better Education sponsors an open meeting to study both sides of the merger issue. Irving Henry, Superintendent of Schools, will moderate at the Ovid Municipal Building Thursday Feb 15 at 8 p.m. A Q and A period follows. written questions may be submitted at the start.
Irving R. Steves to chair the 1968 Heart Fund Campaign in Lodi. Housewives listed as campaign volunteers include Eleanor James, Bea trice Marsh, Alma Updike, Pa. Steverson, Jean Simmons, Joan McChesney, Marge Sadler, Carmen Figuero, Marion Potts, Nita Swick, Lois Sauer, Marge Terry, Linda Ike, and Jo Hurd.
The Trumansburg Chamber discusses Good Friday observance with Rev. Roland Nichols seeking merchant cooperation to close for one hour. Debates over Main Street Christmas lights lead to a plan to remove them, with sponsorship withdrawal tabled until fall. Route 96 relocation raises access fears for Willow Creek residents.
On January 9 1969 Ovid American Legion Post 463 promoted William Sheppard of Romulus from 1st Vice Commander to Commander Ray Wescot of Willard was elected 1st Vice Commander. First Vice Commander Wescot aided the 1968 membership drive and recruited Vietnam veterans. Eligible veterans may still join under WWI WWII Korean and Vietnam service periods.
At the Feb 5 town board meeting in Covert 68 adult dog owners lacking licenses will face the delinquent list sent to the Justice of the Peace after Feb 10. The clerk noted office hours until 4 pm Feb 10 and announced a rabies clinic Feb 14 at Loch Fire House 7 9 pm.
Elementary teachers from Trumansburg and Interlaken attended a three day art workshop led by Dorothy Wiese of Binney and Smith Crayola. Participants included one Junior High Teacher and several Senior Citizens. Materials and facilities were provided by the company and Trumansburg Central School.
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