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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1993
Page
11
Syracuse hosts the 25th anniversary Special Olympics with more than 1 600 athletes arriving with families. Opening ceremonies begin Friday at 7 p.m. at Coyne Field on the Syracuse University campus featuring the Parade of Athletes and the Special Olympics oath.
Seven year old Michael Rehbein of Groton faced Rasmussen's Syndrome with seizures that demanded a radical left-brain hemispherectomy at Johns Hopkins on May 13. His parents Keith and Crystal endured a year of decision making and now await months of physical therapy to regain movement and speech. Michael's determination, seen even before surgery as he insisted on picking up pencils after fits, shines through as he relearns to use his right arm leg and learns to talk again. The family's ordeal highlights resilience and the human spirit in adversity.
Syracuse Porter Elementary third graders saved 170000 pennies totaling $1700 to fund charities and cultural arts at the school. Credit goes to Sharon Slosberg and Cindi Losurdo for starting the project after noticing pennies were undervalued.
Oliver Clubb and local veterans groups urge President Clinton to halt resumed United States nuclear weapons testing. They warn it would undermine nonproliferation, threaten health from underground tests, and divert funds from social needs.
William Keefe notes past county votes favored moving Onondaga Community College from Midtown Plaza to a closer site like Erie Boulevard West and envisions the impact on downtown business and transit. He condemns County Executive Nicholas Pirro for opposing a $23 million downtown baseball stadium.
A reader from Clay questions the focus on assault weapons, saying the weapon has never been used in local crime and accusing lawmakers of wasting time and money without real Central New York solutions. He argues the issue is exaggerated and unnecessary for his sportsman lifestyle.
A reader letter urges immediate action on environmental issues, citing President Clinton’s campaign promise of reforms to aid a dying Earth and warning that much remains to be done. The author signs as ANDREW BOB.
A Syracuse bicyclist responds to Les Pierce’s letter in the Herald Journal, urging riders to scrupulously follow stop signs red lights and signaling turns to improve motorists’ view of cyclists. The writer dismisses Pierce’s view, advises cyclists to ride lawfully and remain calm amid rude drivers.
A reader argues that race is a social construct and calls for end to color barriers. They emphasize shared humanity, urge families to model equality, and advocate living together without prejudice despite differences.
Readers are invited to send letters and be published if succinct legible and verifiable. Include daytime telephone number. Unsigned letters are not published. The paper may edit for length. Mailing address is P O Box 4915 Syracuse NY 13221. For questions call 315 470 225.
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