Halloween clashes in schools stall district events
In Alachua and Levy counties Florida parents fear Halloween themes in schools. Robert Guyer gathered about 200 signatures protesting witchcraft links and dress-up day concerns. Principals decide policies as districts temper celebrations after weeks of debate. Meanwhile Charleston rebounds from Hurricane Hugo.
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Alachua County
Fla
Robert Guyer
Cnlt
Guyer
University of Florida
Levy County
Wildfire destroys homes and forces campers evacuation
A Santa Ana wind driven blaze scorched 2600 acres in Malibu canyon, destroying two homes and prompting evacuation of about 2200 campers. About 570 firefighters from Los Angeles and Ventura counties fought the fire while four air tankers and six helicopters policed a two mile front. Fire officials said winds eased Sunday night aiding containment to roughly half the blaze. cause under investigation.
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Malibu
Calf
Canyon
Ventura County Fire Department
Santa Ana
Pacific Coast Highway
Cheryl Stem
Los Angeles
Ventura Counties
Associated Peas
Battle over Prescott School site roils Syracuse arts groups
The 71 year old Prescott School faces competing proposals to become a parking lot, office space, or arts hub with Syracuse Opera and the Adult Basic Learning Center. Tenants fear loss of tax rolls and community arts value as election politics loom. Residents push to keep arts and education alive.
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Hema
East Si
St Joseph's Hospital Health Center
Syracuse Opera
Young
Barbara Gibbons
Glen Loch Players
Prescott
Raymond LaPoint
Solvay
Adult Basic Learning Center
ABC
Crosby
Washington Irving
Here
St Joe's
I'S
Prescott School debate pits arts groups against city sale
Syracuse Opera and Contemporary Theatre plead to remain at Prescott School as city officials debate selling the building. Operas and groups warn loss would end rehearsals and performances. a long term lease or relocation within the district is sought while Mayor’s response remains elusive.
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Crosby
ABC
Revere Allen
Tient
Robert Swedberg
Syracuse Opera
Prescott
Swedberg
Prescott School
John H. Mulray
City backs arts grow with Art Struck spending in Syracuse
Local government support for the arts in Syracuse is highlighted by Art Struck a promotion that ended Thursday. The 80 000 to 85 000 bill is mostly advertising and coordinator Roz Starowicz salary with funding from Onondaga County state heritage trust and local businesses. City total art funding for 1990 stands at 369 000 with the Syracuse Symphony Orchestra receiving 200 000. Arts groups argue city funding boosts life quality though free performances cost groups money. smaller outfits like Syracuse Opera feel pressure as Prescott School housing may be sold.
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PSE Pema Oal
Paul Robeson Performing Arts Co
Society For New Music
Contemporary Theatre of
Syracuse
Roz Starowicz
Starowicz
Onondaga County
Natural Heritage Trust
Art Struck
Everson Museum of Art
Landmark Theatre
Syracuse Symphony Orchestra
Syracuse Opera
Robert Swedberg
Swedberg
Prescott
Pera Company
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Theatre A la Carle
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Wien
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Michel
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Franklin Theater
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Stix
Syracuse Opera Company
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