Butterfly Garden of Hope opens for community support
Hope for Bereaved seeks volunteers and donations to build a permanent Butterfly Garden of Hope on Onondaga Lake Northeastern shore across from the Sainte MarieAmong the Iroquois site. Memorial Day opening planned, funds to establish a long term center at 4500 Onondaga Blvd. Call 475-9675.
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Call for Pedestrian Safety in Syracuse Downtown
Citizens call for action after hazardous lunchtime crossings on Salina Street between James and Washington in Syracuse. They urge banning right on red, more police presence, and large signs protecting pedestrians especially elders, warning drivers to yield at crosswalks.
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Who me said elephant to donkey on reform backing
A column questions Sen. John B. Sheffer II's support for Nancy Hoffmann's government reform proposals. It notes Sheffer is a Republican in a Republican Senate and Hoffmann is a Democrat in a GOP chamber. The piece laments partisan politics hindering reform and contrasts past Assembly reform talk with current inaction.
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Nancy Lorraine Hoffman
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Petaluma school district fined over sexual harassment suit
A 16 year old student taunted by groups of boys faced minimal school action. Brandy won a 20000 settlement against the district last week, with anti harassment training not included. The case highlights ongoing concerns about handling harassment and youth education.
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Why blame Hutchings for dementia emergency gaps
John R. Scott of Hutchings Psychiatric Center argues the blame lies not with Hutchings or the Office of Mental Health but with policy limits. He says Hutchings must meet federal and state hospital requirements and that many dementia patients do not qualify for active psychiatric treatment. He urges developing local emergency treatment and maintenance programs instead of pressuring agencies to change admission criteria.
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Emissions bill stalled by Assembly panel on Earth Day
Syracuse Herald Journal reports April 23 that Michael Bragman led Assembly Environmental Conservation Committee members against moving Cuomo proposed auto emissions standards bill out of committee. Opponents warn of higher car prices and job losses, while supporters cite minimal economic impact and clear urban health benefits.
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Earth Summit editorial questions warming premise
The writer argues President Bush is not timid on global warming and claims the warming hoax is false. He alleges scientific opinion is studied and data analyzed, states no imminent danger, and cites North American temperature variation over a century. Camillus, MICHAEL J. PICCOLI.
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West Genesee budget merits your support
A letter to area voters urges support for the 1992-93 West Genesee Central School District budget, noting the board and administration kept the increase under 4 percent. The Herald American compared Onondaga County districts and found only four of 19 with lower per pupil costs, arguing a strong local education program and district value.
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Readers urged to submit legible signed letters
Readers are invited to send letters for publication with daytime phone numbers. Unsigned or unverifiable letters will not be published. The paper may edit letters for length and accepts submissions at P O Box 4915 Syracuse NY 12221 or by phone 375 470 2027. For questions call 315 470 2235.
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