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Master plan survey now online The Town of Camillus Parks and Recreation Department is currently developing a five-year master plan to determine the growth, direction, priorities and agenda for the department in the near future. An online survey has been created asking residents to provide their opinion in regards to town of Camillus parks, facilities, programs and potential capital projects. To fill out the short survey, go to https://www.surveymonkey.com/ s/camillus-parks-and-rec-survey. The survey will be available online until March 4. Questions should be directed to the parks and recreation department, 487-3600.
WG runners compete in NYC Laura Leff (pictured) and John DeLallo ran in the New Balance Collegiate Invitational last Saturday. ...See page 10
Community Jordan Library’s annual meeting rescheduled Jordan Bramley Library hold its election of officers at it’s annual meeting, which was rescheduled for noon on Saturday Feb. 12 at the library, 15 Mechanic St., Jordan. Officers will also present the library’s operational budget for 2011. Monthly meeting to follow.
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Residents stood in silence at the Feb. 2 Jordan-Elbridge school board meeting as the board voted to appeal two court cases lost on Thursday Jan. 20. By Ned Campbell editor@eagle-observer.com The Jordan-Elbridge school board voted to appeal two State Supreme Court decisions at its Feb. 2 meeting held in the high school cafeteria. This following a tremendous show of resistance from a roomful of community members, who stood silently holding signs inscribed with the message “VOTE NO” as both votes took place. Many urged against a vote of “yes” during the public comments session, where around 25 people spoke. Among them was Tim Schutt, who has a daughter in ninth grade
at J-E. “I am standing here tonight to appeal to the six board members whose terms are not ending this year … My appeal to you is based on my belief that despite all that has happened, we are still more similar than we are different,” Schutt said. Schutt referred to the court decisions as well as interim superintendent Larry Zacher’s decision on Monday to bar suspended principal David Zehner from attending board meetings and activities on school property without his written permission. “Tonight, you are voting on two recent rulings from Judge Green-
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wood, then you need to decide whether to retain the status quo and allow a fellow taxpayer to be singled out and banned from a meeting because the powers that be disagreed with what he said. You may not be able to address this tonight, but you need to weigh it very carefully,” Schutt said. “You are attempting to hold water in your fist, and the tighter you grip it, the more it’s gonna slip through your fingers.” Schutt said appealing the case won by Zehner appeared, “to the layperson, to be little more than a pointless war of egos. You’re poised See J-E, page 2
Women celebrated in new magazine
County Executive Joanne Mahoney with Syracuse Woman Magazine’s managing editor, Farah Jadran.
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Marcellus town justice to retire after 24 years of service By Ned Campbell
One of the longest serving town justices in Onondaga County will soon step down. After 24 years of service to the residents of Marcellus, Town Justice James Dwyer announced last week that he will leave his position effective March 1. Town Supervisor Dan Ross thanked the justice for his exceptional service to the town. “Justice Dwyer is respected not only in Mar-
cellus but throughout the state for his judicial wisdom and his ability to deal with everyone before him in a fair and respectful manner,” Ross said. “His robe will be hard for the town to fill. All residents of Marcellus wish Justice Dwyer and Mrs. Dwyer James Dwyer all the best in retirement.” Dwyer also served as village of Marcellus
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attorney for 44 years before retiring this past August. The town board will begin an immediate process to find a new town justice to complete Justice Dwyer’s term, which expires Jan. 31 of this year, town officials said. The position will be on the ballot in November for a full four-year term. Anyone interested in being considered should submit a resume and letter of interest to Karen Pollard, town clerk, by Feb. 25.
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