Westhill weighs new school and options to ease overcrowding
A citizen group on Westhill School District cramped space recommends using portable modular classrooms renting space in non school buildings constructing a new school and adding permanent classrooms at Onondaga Hill Middle School. It also urges expanding the gym and cafeteria to fit 275 more students and converting Onondaga Hill to grades five through eight. Enrollment has risen 41 percent since 1988 89 and is projected to grow 18 percent in five years.
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Westhill
Cherry Road
Onondaga Hill
Board of Education
Citizens’ Committee
Messiah concert features area choirs at Marcellus High
Handel’s Messiah performed by Marcellus Chorale joined by Marcellus and Skaneateles high school choirs and adult guests from the area. 20 professional musicians from Syracuse Symphony and soloists En Bordy, Bernadine Smith, Robert Allen and David Robinson. Tickets $6 at door or in advance from choir members. Proceeds support the local food pantry.
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Marcellus and Skaneateles
Marcellus Chorale
Maureen McCauley
Marcellus High School
Reed Parkway
Joan
Syracuse Symphony
En Bordy
Bernadine Smith
Robert Allen
David Robinson
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Local government meetings and hearings schedule
Camillus Housing Authority and West Genesee Board of Education meet at 7 30 p m at Camillus Municipal Building and Camillus high school library respectively. Jordan and Skaneateles hold 7 30 p m meetings with a joint 8 30 p m hearing on a long term cable contract with Auburn Cablevision. Other cities list village board planning board and zoning board sessions through Tuesday with multiple education board sessions in Onondaga and Marcellus.
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Camillus Housing Authority
Camillus Municipal
W. Genesee St
Camillus
West Genesee
Jordan Village Board
Village Hall
Mechanic St
Jordan
Skaneateles
Marcellus Village Board
Slocombe Ave
Marcellus
Onondaga
Marcellus Board of Education
Reed Parkway
Onondaga Zoning Board of Appeals
Town Hall
W. Seneca Turnpike
Skaneasteles Board of Education
Elizabeth St
Jordan-Elbridge
Margaret E Campbell obituary and life highlights
Margaret E Campbell aged 77 of Camillus formerly worked as a telecommunications coordinator at Squibb Corp and a consultant at Equitable Life Insurance. She volunteered at the Octagon House, served six terms on the Camillus council, enjoyed fishing sewing drawing and fly tying, and admired The Inn Between. She wished to spend another day with her late niece Thelma McCormick, who died in February 1992, describing her as kind and loving.
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Milton Ave
Camillus
Mantius
Union Free School
Squibb Corp
Equitable Life Insurance
Octagon House
Martisco Station hosts Christmas past event at historic rail hub
In Martisco near the station a 19th century themed Christmas event drew volunteers from the Central New York Chapter of the National Railway Historical Society. The four day open house showcased authentic period furnishings, Santa visits, carols, and free admission, with another Christmas at the Station slated for Central Square.
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Nan Podlega
Santa Claus
Gene Graffouliere
Martisco
Central Square
Underwood Typewriter
New York City
Hudson River
Syracuse-Auburn
Marcellus & Otisco Lake Railway
New York Central Railroad
Central New York Chapter
National Railway Historical Society
Erik Yackel
Milton Avenue
Solvay
Ontario and Western Station
Railroad Street
Conrail
Suzanne Jackson
Onondaga County
Illegal dumping taints Erie Canal Park in Camillus
In Camillus Erie Canal Park along Nine Mile Creek a new dumping problem worsens after snow. Fridges tires car parts and hazardous debris line the banks near Thompson Road. officials seek fines and rewards to deter culprits. Local volunteers coordinate with town departments as the board plans December or January action.
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Camillus
Erie Canal Park
Nine Mile Creek
Thompson Road
New York
Liz Beebe
Thompson, Devoe
van Alsuine
Beebe
Betty Campbell
Camulus
First Ward
West calendar sports and events for Geddes and surrounding area
Community listings include Geddes 4 on 4 basketball at Lakeland Elementary Tuesdays and Thursdays 6 to 8 pm with 75 dollars plus forfeit and official fees. Solvay elementary open basketball for residents 7 to 9 pm Tuesdays. Onondaga 4 on 4 league at Wheeler Middle School with December 16 deposits. seniors bowling tournament Dec 21 at Solvay Recreation Alleys. holiday open house December at Centers for Nature Education Baltimore Woods Marcellus with cider and treats. Christmas tree sale and materials with pickup calls. Mouse's Nest Nature Gift Shop hours through Dec 22 at Baltimore Woods. calendar and naturalist notes available from centers.
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Onondaga Parks and Recreation Department
Parks Department
Geddes
Lakeland Elementary
Solvay
Qonondaga
Wheeler Middle School
South Onondaga
Centers For Nature Education
Baltimore Woods
Marcellus
Mouse's Nest
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Suzanne M
Jackson
Geddes Town Hall
1000 Woods Road
Frank Marino
South Onondaga Fire Department
Cedarvale Road
Fire Department
Town of
Esas
Margaret E. Campbell
Eee
Aga Releg
Battimore Woods
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