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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1990
Page
13
Residents confront higher levies after Added Signal Inc shut and Allied exit worsens property values. Officials say declining assessments push tax bills upward while Geddes seeks new revenue to balance the books.
In a crowded town hall basement, residents faced a three member assessment review board led by chairman Carl Dobe and acting assessor Michael Petrucci. Homeowners described uneven comparisons while Crucible Specialty Metals asked for a lower hike to match a 1986 settlement, with decisions due in 10 days. Esther Gross reported.
In Jordan village Ramsdell Elementary School honors Mary Bateman, 57, called a living legend for over four decades of serving snacks and keeping lunch lines moving. Nine cafeteria commandments line gym walls, with Bateman’s retirement next month as students express sadness and parents relay her stories.
May Bateman, longtime Ramsdell School cafeteria worker, plans to retire after serving nearly 300 lunches daily and helping in Head Start. Staff and students, including two classes that planted trees in her honor, describe her as a beloved parishioner and civic figure in Jordan.
Linda Harrington from Ca graduates Syracuse University with a master's in Bach. Cochran a junior art major from Baldwinsville had her work Keeping Warmth in a Bag purchased for 300 by SUNY Oswego. Triche Davis senior in fine arts had hot Go Shy bought for 300 by college president Weber. From OCC Nancy Blouin Elaine Potter Cynthia Raus Audrey Kersweil and Anita Magnante receive curriculum honors. Jerridith Wilson wins 1990 Spotlight Award. MAP/Reader's Digest fellowship goes to Barbara Chini. Daniel Lathrop commissioned as second lieutenant after Clarkson and Marines training.
A listing shows Tallman planning board and multiple school and village meetings across Wednesday and Thursday with 7:30 p.m. starts at various town halls and schools in Camillus Solvay Skaneateles and Onondaga. State law guarantees public access and invites reporting of any secret meetings to the Herald Journal city desk.
The Central New York Parade of Bands in Jordan features nine groups led by the Jordan Elbridge Marching Eagles at 3 p.m. on May 28. Activities include a chicken barbecue, a used book sale, flea market, open house at local museums, pool and park services, and remarks by Assemblyman Harold Brown. A Marcellus fishing derby runs 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Marcellus Park for youths with trout, prizes, and free refreshments.
Camillus Town Board approved a contract with Laidlaw Waste Systems to serve single family homes and up to four unit buildings starting July 2. The 54 dollar fee covers July 1 to Dec 31, with 108 dollars for the 1991 calendar year on tax bills. Fees may change if tipping costs rise. Also a defensive driving course will be offered at Camillus Town Hall from 9 am to 3 30 pm Saturday, priced at 33 dollars, yielding a 10 percent insurance discount for three years and up to four point reduction on driving record.
The Town of Onondaga Parks and Recreation hosts a baseball clinic with Syracuse Chiefs players from 10 a.m. to noon on July 14 at Onondaga Hill Park Velasko. Open to ages 6 and up with own glove. $5 fee. register at 4834 Velaska Road. payment due at registration. rain cancels and autographs after.
Voters will decide a $30,653,815 budget at 6 AM to 9 PM in the senior high auditorium lobby. The plan cuts 20.4 positions saving about $675,000 and raises the tax rate by $14.82 per $1,000. It funds East Hill renovation, high school asbestos removal, and roof work, plus 242 elementary teaching posts. Also asks to buy seven buses up to $224,500 and to fund Onondaga Free Library $2,500. Board incumbents Paczkowski Palma Ryan seek re-election for three-year terms.
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