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Volume 166, No. 2 Jan. 12 to 18, 2011
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‘Best party in town’
Maureen’s Hope selected for Charity Preview By Erin Wisneski
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Hockey team on a roll Baldwinsville beats F-M, Ontario Bay. ...See page 10
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RNS Open House Radisson Nursery School to host an open house and registration for parents and children. ...See page 6
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Baldwinsville-based Maureen’s Hope Foundation (MHF) has been chosen as one of 12 charities to benefit from the 13th annual Charity Preview. “The Charity Preview is known as the best party in town,� said Susan Bertrand, founder of MHF. Held at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday Feb. 9 at the Oncenter in downtown Syracuse, the Charity Preview is the kickoff to the annual Syracuse Auto Expo. The Syracuse Auto Dealers Association (SADA) created the event as a way to give back to the community in addition to showcasing current model year cars and trucks in a festive atmosphere. “This gala fundraising event is similar to a progressive dining experience with guests previewing the vehicles on display while enjoying a wide variety of hors d’ouvres, a carving station and mouth-watering desserts in the War Memorial’s luxury car venue,� Bertrand said. According to Bertrand, about 1,500 people attend the event, which features two full buildings (135,000 square feet) packed with more than 300 vehicles showcasing all that’s new in the automotive marketplace. “[Participants can] explore millions of dollars worth of amazing new cars, SUV’s, trucks, vans and crossovers in one location,� she said. Tickets are $125 per person (black-tie optional) and include food, drinks and live entertainment as well as a sneak peak what’s hot in the auto industry. Plus, 100 percent of the ticket sales goes back to the participating charities. MHF was selected after Bertrand sent a letter to the SADA Charity Preview Committee asking to be considered. See Charity, page 17
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Village continues budget hearing Tax rate up 13.6 percent, spending down By Erin Wisneski editor@baldwinsvillemessenger.com
Caitlyn, a current patient at Golisano Children’s Hospital, proudly shows her colorful strand of beads, which she received from Maureen’s Hope Foundation (MHF). According to Susan Bertrand, founder of MHF, each bead represents a different treatment milestone. “They are truly beads of courage and allow a tangible outlet for Caitlyn to tell her story,� Bertrand said. MHF has been chosen as a charity to benefit from the Syracuse Auto Dealers Association’s Charity Preview, which will be held Feb. 9 at the Oncenter. “As the foundation continues to move forward in a positive and productive direction, the support we receive from events like the Charity Preview enable us to initiate new programs such as our Beads of Courage Program at Golisano Children’s Hospital,� Bertrand said.
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Charities participating in this year’s Syracuse Auto Dealers Association’s Charity Preview include: Alzheimer’s Association Cention of Central New York tral New York Chapter Make-A-Wish Foundation of Crouse Health Foundation Central New York Enable Maureen’s Hope Foundation Hospice of Central New York Meals on Wheels of Syracuse, Huntington Family Centers, NY, Inc. Inc. Syracuse Behavioral HealthKidney Foundation of Central care New York Syracuse Model NeighborLearning Disabilities Associahood Facility Inc.
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After hearing no public comments, officials decided to continue a public hearing regarding the 201112 village of Baldwinsville budget before approving it. Despite a decrease in spending, the proposed budget, presented during the Jan. 6 board meeting, includes a 13.6 percent increase in the tax rate. This is partially due to a $325,000 decrease in anticipated sales tax revenues. The proposed tax rate increases from $6.12 per $1,000 of assessed property value in 2010 to $6.95 per $1,000 in 2011. A home assessed at $100,000 would pay $695 in annual village property taxes (not including special districts such as water and sewer) for the fiscal year beginning March 1, 2011 and ending Feb. 29, 2012 should the budget be approved. Tax rates for previous years were: $7 per $1,000 in 200708; $6.36 in 2008-09; and $6.12 in 2009-10 and 2010-11. According to Treasurer John Salisbury, total expenditures have decreased $313,040 from last year (from $4,233,238 to $3,920,198), which includes a decrease in regular police and highway salaries (down $178,951 and $67,333, respectively). However, due to increases in retirement and medical insurance costs, as well as the loss of sales tax revenue, the tax levy (total amount collected in property taxes) will increase from $1,895,751 in 2010 to $2,178,839 in 2011, should the budget be approved. Officials decided to continue the hearing to the Jan. 20 board meeting allowing residents more time to review the budget, which is available in full detail at the village hall (16 West Genesee St.), and make comments during the next board meeting.
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