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LOCAL Monday, December 15, 2003 4B Press Sun-Bulletin FREE ESTIMATES LEND HAND Service stays connected with help they are full," reads a DRBC position paper. "Full reservoirs, equipped with spillways to accommodate flooding, lower the flood peak below what would naturally occur. They do this because a large quantity of water is needed to raise the lake elevation and increase the rate of flow over the spillway." The DRBC further maintains that if necessary, "stored flood waters can be evacuated over a relatively short period of time." Doubters point out that when the January 1996 flooding began, Cannonsville went from 23 percent of capacity to near full in about 24 hours. Reservoirs CONTINUED FROM IB In 1996 it was a different story. It had been a snowy winter, and by mid-January snow lay deep on the watershed's hillsides, nearly 3 feet in some places.

Then, on Jan. 18. temperatures rose into the 40s and 50s. The next day, the rain began. Within hours, melting snow and rainwater turned gentle feeder streams into rampaging freshets.

The Village of Walton, about 12 miles upstream from the dam at Cannonsville as the crow flies, was flooded. Downstream from Walton, a pond on Chase Brook overflowed its dam and the ensuing torrent washed out a culvert beneath Chase Brook Road near Rock Rift. The road followed the culvert, and soon afterward six people died when the cars in which they were riding plunged into the void created by the washout. The DEPproposal for Pepacton notwithstanding, the DRBC's position on lowering the reservoirs in anticipation of another sudden runoff has been that it is not necessary. "All large reservoirs in the Delaware River Basin provide flood control benefits, even when Obituaries ON ALL VATCH JEWELRY REPAIRS No woik sen! out of town 1Aa rln nur nwn wnrll Wf4 WATCH JEWELRY REPAIR the kww Iwd nwf Samtin; Gowh 7174170 tit.

1682 "help our neediest neighbors" I Iivs'sSun bulk-tin LEND" HAND FUND archived into a searchable database. Frederick Uriel of Binghamton Frederick Briel, of Binghamton, died peacefully on Thursday, December 11, 2003. He is survived by his family and a host of great friends who will dearly miss him. He served in the U.S. Navy and was very proud of the service he gave his country.

A private funeral service was held at the convenience of the family at Savage Funeral Service, 338-344 Conklin Binghamton, N.Y. 1 3903. SAVAOE family Serving families 607.724.1415 John M. Bender of Johnson City, N.Y. John M.

Bender, 41, died suddenly on Thursday, December 11, 2003. He was predeceased by his parents, Kathcrine and John Bcndeis. He is survived by his aunt, Betty Barvinchak; several cousins; also, Maggie, Jessica and Brian, and their families. He was an employee of Lexus NexusMatthew Bender andWegmans. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday at 9 a.m.

at Bcdnarsky Funeral Home, 96 Glenwood Binghamton, and at 9:30 a.m. at St. Stanislaus Kostka Church, 368 Prospect Binghamton, where a Funeral Mass will be offered. Burial will be in Slovak Catholic Cemetery. Family will receive friends on Monday from 4 to 7 p.m.

at the funeral home. Helen L. (Decker) Raub of RR 1, Susquehanna, Pa. Helen L. (Decker) Raub.

78. RR 1, Susquehanna, passed away Saturday, December 13, 2003, at Barnes-Kasson Hospital, Susquehanna, Pa. She was predeceased by her husband, Earl D. Raub, December 18, 1991; and by an infant son. Helen is survived by a daushter and son-in-law, Lorraine A.

and Harold Colvvell, RD 2, Susquehanna, two sons and daughters-in-law, Dave E. and Mary Beth Raub, RD 1, Susquehanna. Paui A. and Sandra D. Raub.

RR 2, New Milford, eight grandchildren, Matthew and Michelle Cohvell, Justin and Nathan Raub, Robert, Daniel, and Katherine Martin, and Sarah Raub; three great-grandchildren, Devon Colwell, Jade and Taylor Martin; several cousins, nieces, and nephews. Helen was a member of the United Methodist Church, Gibson, and VFW Post 8488 Auxiliary. She was an employee of GE, Johnson City, N.Y., retiring in 1987. A funeral service will be held at Tuttle-Yeisley Funeral Home, 5 Susquehanna Avenue, Hallstead, Wednesday. December 17, 2003.

at 11 a.m., with the Reverend Paul Meglathery officiating. Interment will be in Woodlawn Cemetery, Great Bend, Pa. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Remembrances in honor of Helen L.

Raub may be sent to a charity of your choice. In MemoWams In Lov ing Memory of Bill Raftis 9809-121590 Loved and missed by children. Carol, Dorolyn Perry, Jim and Virginia Raftis, and grandchildren. In Loving Memory of Helena "Lil" Es worthy Remembering you on your Birthday, Love Sister, AnneFucinato In Loving Memory of Irene Katleski 12606 to 121500 It'sbeen three years since you went to be with our Heavenly Father. Today we think of you and remember you with all of our love, thoughts, and prayers.

We miss you very much. Always loved and never forgotten. Your Loving family Xards of Jh anks 003 The Family of Gladys Avery We would like to express our tremendous thanks to our friends and family in our time of need. Gladys loved you all, The Avery Family. The Obituaries, In Memoriams and Caids of Thanks that appear here are paid announcements.

The lint of deaths that appears elsewhere in this section, is provided free of charge Obituary Department; 798-1104. HOURS: Monday-Friday Saturday Sunday Holidays FUND 724-3969; Chenango Fenton Project Concern Clothing Bank, 648-4915. For information about Lend-A-Hand, call 798-1340 from 2 to 5 p.m. Monday through Thursday. Here is a list of donations to this year's Lend-A-Hand campaign: Starting balance: $38,790.35 NAME AMOUNT Czechoslovak Moravan Club Inc $50 Anonymous $200 William Beverly Camp $50 In memory of Kelly LaBare $25 Anonymous in memory of M.

Whalen $1 00 In memory of Kristin Richard Rodman $20 In memory of our parents, Frank Lillie Farrugia Louis Rose Kutz. $50 In memory of Charlie, Mary Andy $25 In memory of the late Inez Steward WES Member $100 In memory of Irene Verba Paviisak $25 Jon Alva Scott $50 Anonymous. $50 In memory of Cliff Salo $100 Gerald Mary Kane $100 Robert Holly Bason $250 Jean Meka $25 Mrs. Blight's, Mrs. Braman's, Mrs.

Broder's Mrs. Liliey's first-grade classes at Clayton Avenue Elementary School $254.95 Bruce R. Schermerhorn $25 Anonymous $100 The Landon Family $100 Glenn Verna Muir $75 Betty McDonald, in memory of my mother, Nellie McDonald $50 The Supper Club at Community Baptist Church of Port Dickinson $45 Keith Cathie Criddle $50 Total to date: $40,710.30 character of the city's West Side," he said. "But we need a law that is both effective and reasonable." Although Arthur said illegal landlords are certainly to blame, he also faults the city and BU for allowing the situation to get to this point. "Illegal landlords have been unenforced foralong time," hesaid.

"But the university has got to get involved. There is a great shortage of on-campus housing, yet the university continually says 'it's not our BU spokeswoman Gail Glover said the zoning rules are the landlords' responsibility not the university's. Mayor Richard A. Bucci's office said it was premature to comment until an actual proposal is in place. Meanwhile, students and West-Siders remain stuck in a battle between BU, the city and its landlords.

And Farfaglia asked one question no one could seem to answer. "Where are all the students going to go?" e-mail: deueiptessconnecfs.com long, 5.5 wide and 4 feet high. Hobbs described "Don't Pass Me By" as a composite of refined animal forms that flow together in a unified whole. But the design is purposefully abstract "to encourage people to use their own imaginations and make their own interpretations," she said. Hobbs hopes the implied motion in the sculpture encourages people to move around the piece and discover the evolution of fish, bird, amphibian and dinosaur imagery built into it.

Discovery Center officials plan to have the project done by May so the students can see it as they graduate and children in the community can begin playing and climbing on it. The project is giving the engineering students a taste of how the theoretical knowledge they are learning in class can be put to use in the real world, said Roy T.R. McGrann, an assistant professor in the mechanical engineering department who is overseeinglhe students' work. "It's a combination of art and science, and that's a wonderful thing to happen," Hobbs said. -mail: gbaslerpressconnects.com will meet the end-of-the-year deadline," said Kirby Hannan, lobbyist for the group.

One tobaecocompany, Philip Morris, already has a fire-safe cigarette, called Merit, in stores. It has bands of special paper alongitscolumn that keep the cigarette from burning if it's not cftntinuously smoked. But Merit wouldn't pass the standards the state is considering because it doesn't self-extinguish 75 percent of the time it's tested, said Brendan media relations at Philip Morris. The seven different styles of Merit cigarettes self-extinguish between 66 and 93 percent of the time, he said. Under the state's proposed standards, retailers that sell cigarettes that don't meet fire-safety rules could be fined up to 1 ,000 per sale, and wholesalers could be fined up to $10,000 per sale.

Isabel is a single parent with a 16-year-old son. She works as a home-health aide for a private client and receives a small child support check from her ex-husband. When her client passed away, she was left with no job until she could locate another client needing home care. During this period, she fell behind with her bills and also received a shut-off notice for her New York State Electric Gas bill. Opportunities for Broome referred her to Lend-A-Hand.

Isabel was able to pay part of the bill herself and Lend-A-Hand helped her with the balance needed to prevent her service from being disconnected. To make a donation to the Lend-A-Hand Fund, send a check or money order. Cash donations should be delivered to the lobby of the Press Sun-Bulietin, 4421 Vestal Parkway Vestal. Please do not send cash through the mail. Checks should be made payable to "Lend-A-Hand Fund" and mailed co The Press Sun-Bulletin, P.O.

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Lend-A-Hand has no storage facilities for furniture or appliances. If you have such items to donate, please contact one of the following agencies: Salvation Army, 723-5381 Nearly New Shop, 723-0194; Catholic Charities, 729-9166; The Samaritan House, Hearing CONTINUED FROM 1B Councilman Joseph S. Sanfilippo, D-4th District, has long been an ardent supporter of reducing the number of tenants who rent in areas zoned for single-family housing. And he said he is disappointed it won't be on tonight's agenda. "This is not a dead issue," he said.

"We will revisit this." Sanfilippo said he does not believe the argument made by many landlords that "less desirables" will move in as a result of this legislation. "This is a red herring," he said. "They're using that excuse to frighten everyone so wc don't pass this. Where will these so-called people come from?" John Arthur, a board member of the West Side Neighborhood Association and a professor of philosophy at Binghamton University, agrees the current zoning laws need to be changed. "We need safe housing, and we need to preserve the single-family Sculpture CONTINUED FROM 1B The students are completing a senior engineering project so they can graduate in May.

They picked the Discovery Center sculpture from a list of possible projects because, they said, it will be a tangible legacy for the community, not just an academic exercise. "This is a meaningful project that will be around a long time and affect people," Williams said. "When 1 come back in 10 years, it will still be here." The students completed a block model using a Computer Aided Design software package, did material tests and designed the frame according to the specification of the chosen material. They presented their work at a symposium Friday. When they return from the winter break, the students will stay involved in the project next semester as the frame is built and the design cast applied.

At the same time, Hobbs and Binghamton University art student1 Jill Griffin will work on the project. When done, the Don't Pass Me By sculpture will measure 6 feet Smokes CONTINUED FROM 1B Constantakes said that's not the case. The state listened to both sides of the debate during an additional public-comment period, which caused the delay, he said. "We must review and respond to all comments, whether it's a cigarette manufacturerora member of the general public or an interest group," Constanlakes said. Another group that pushed for fire-safe cigarettes, the Firemen's Association, said it was willing to give the Department of State extra time to adopt the standards if it meant the regulations will be more effective.

The firemen's group'is fairlvcon-fident that the Department of State are posted daily at pressconnects.com and Joseph L. Lisak of Owego Joseph L. Lisak, 81, passed away on Friday, December 12, 2003, at his home. He was predeceased by his wife, Marjorie R. Lisak; his parents, John and Mary Lisak; brother, John Lisak; and sister, Julia Whittaker.

He is survived by three sons and daughters-in-law, John J. and Vicki M. Lisak, Owego, Mark Lisak. Owego, Joseph and Roxane Lisak, Canastota, N.Y.; grandchildren, John Christopher, Andy, Kevin, Dusty, Ryan, and Ro-chelie Lisak; brother and sister-in-law, Stephen and Georgiana Lisak; sister and brother-in-law, Irene and Bert Kodey; also several nieces, nephews, and cousins. Mr.

Lisak worked before and after WWII at Endicott-Johnson Shoe, then Endicott Forging and the U.S. Post Office. He moved to Owego around 1962, and worked for IBM Owego as a tool and die maker until he retired 25 years later. Joseph served his country in the Pacific Theater, where he proudly served with 12 other brothers on LCT 1269, in several invasions including Iwo Jima. He was proud to serve his country.

He was a member of St. Joseph's Church, Endicott, was a life member of VFW Post 1371, and American Legion Post 401, Owego, and lifetime member of Sampson WWII Navy Veterans, Inc. Joe loved to hunt and fish. His favorite pastime was spent on a trout stream with one of his sons, grandsons, or a friend. After his retirement, he enjoyed many days walking in Owego, or Fall Creek bagging trout, working in his garden, and enjoying a cold beer and a Crown Royal.

Joe struggled his last seven years with a severe stroke, but made the best of it staying in his home with the help of many people. The family especially wishes to thank Nancy Carter, who stayed with him until the end, his Keith Nichols, Owego Fire Dept. and Emergency Squad, and Lourdes Hospice for their help in his last days. Funeral services will be Tuesday at 9 a.m. from the Allen Memorial Home, 511-513 E.

Main Endicott, followed by a Funeral Mass at 9:30 a.m. at St. Joseph's Church. Burial will be at 1 1 :45 a.m. at St.

James Cemetery, Waverly, N.Y., followed by a luncheon for family and friends from 1 to 3 p.m. at American Legion Post 401, Front Owego. The family will receive friends at the Allen Memorial Home on Monday from 4 to 7 p.m. Expressions of sympathy in his memory may be made to the Owego Fire Dept. Emergency Squad or the Hospice Program at Lourdes Hospital.

Lannv F. Roth of Vestal Lanny F. Roth, 47, of Vestal, went to be with his Lord, Friday, December 12, 2003. He was predeceased by his father, Morris L. Roth.

He is survived by his wife, Nancy L. Roth, Vestal; son, Justin Roth, Syracuse; his mother, Evelyn L. Roth, Oviedo, sisters, Shelley and her husband, Michael Devcr and their sons, Tyler and Matthew, Oviedo, Kimberly and her husband, Chris Watson and their children, Courtney and Connor, Oviedo, mother-in-law, Betty Oxendale, Endicott; two stepsons, William Chapman. Endicott, Kevin Chapman, Binghamton; and a step grandson, Tyler; several cousins, aunts, and uncles. He was an active member of New Life Ministries Church, and participated in many volunteer activities, including mentoring.

He was an IBM Corporation employee, and a volunteer with Meals on Wheels and the Epilepsy Foundation. He loved travel, especially cruises, and spending time with his family. His wonderful sense of humor and devotion to his wife and family will serve to others as his legacy. Memorial services will be held Wednesday at 10 a.m. from New Life Ministries Church, 201 Hill Endicott.

Pastor Sebastian Prospero will officiate. Burial will be in Vestal Hills Memorial Park, Vestal. The family will receive friends at the Allen Memorial Home, 511-513 E. Main Endicott, Tuesday, 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Expressions of sympathy in Lanny's memory may be made to the Epilepsy Foundation of Upstate New York, 24 Prospect Binghamton, N.Y.

13901, or to New Life Ministries. 201 Hill Endicott, N.Y. 13760. Obituaries Lawrence Harris Per Larry's request, there will be no calling hours. A funeral service will be held Monday at 1 1 a.m.

at St. Paul's Episcopal Church. The family will receive friends prior to the service beginning at 10 a.m. Interment will be at Riverhurst Cemetery following the ceremony. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to St.

Paul's Episcopal Church, Rector's Discretionary Fund, 200 Jefferson Endicott, N.Y. 13760. Arrangements are by the Allen Memorial Home, 511-513 East Main Endicott, N.Y. Ivan "Ike" Earl Randall formerly of Binghamton, N.Y. Ivan Earl "Ike" Earl Randall, 87, of Charlotte, formerly of Binshamton, N.Y., died December 11, 2003, at Presbyterian Hospital, in Matthews.

Mr. Randall was born on October 4, 1916, in Montana, son to the late Clyde E. Randall and Reba Pinkham Randall. He was also predeceased by his first wife, Jean Randall; second wife, Harriett Smith Randall; his daughter, Dawn Zimmerman; and two brothers, Merle and Roy Randall. He was a business owner along with being a wholesaler salesman.

Ivan was a 32nd degree mason in the in the Binghamton Lodge, was a volunteer with the Fire Police in Nimnionsburg, N.Y., and during WWII, was a welding inspector in the shipyard. He was a member of the Nimmonsburg United Methodist Church, a wonderful father, avid golfer, loved baseball, and for the last many years, loved traveling. Survivors include his loving children, Rebecca Raunc and husband Edmund, Concord, Daphne Visconti, Va Ivan Randall Jr. and wife Christy, Cheryl Femald and husband Mike, Charlotte, Brian Randall and wife Julia, Binghamton, N.Y.; 10 grandchildren; eight greatgrandchildren; and one great-greatgrandchild. A private family service will be held at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to your local United Way. Arrangements for the family are in care of Heritage Funeral and Cremation Service, Matthews, In-dian Trail Chapel. Helen N. Gannon of Johnson City Helen N. Gannon, of Johnson City, passed away Friday, December 12, 2003, at home.

She was predeceased by her husband, Wayne R. Gannon in 1993; her parents, Archie and Edna Hall; sister, Anna Chase; and a brother, George Hall. She is survived by three daughters and sons-in-law, Jean and Harold (Jake) Crawford, Charlotte, N.C., Linda Tomsa, Binghamton, Sandra and Richard Bimmler, Endwell; 10 grandchildren, Kathleen and Mark Albrechta. Kelly and Ron Morenus, Kris Moore, Kurt Crawford, Amy Muscatello and Rich Johnson, Tamara Tomsa, Derek and Amanda Tomsa, Kerri and Chris Wenzel, Greg Bimmler and Kelcie Bimmler; 17 greatgrandchildren and two great-greatgrandchildren; sister-in-law, Betty Gannon, Endicott; several nieces, nephews and cousins. She is also survived by a very special friend, Helen Zellers, Johnson City.

She was a member- of All Saints Episcopal Church, Johnson City. She attended Johnson City schools, was a beautician in early life, and was a retired employee of the General Electric Company in Westover, with many years of service. She enjoyed many years of travel with her husband al! over the US, and was devoted to her friends and family in later life. The family would like to extend a special thanks to Dr. Thomas Parsley and the staff on Ross 3 second shift at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital for the care given to Helen.

Funeral services will be held at the J.F. Rice Funeral Home, 150 Main Johnson City, Tuesday at 10 a.m. The Rev. Ralph G. Groskoph.

Interim Rector of her church, will officiate. Entombment will be in Riverhurst Cemetery. Endicott. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Monday from 5 to 8 p.m. Those wishing may make memorial contributions to the Hospice Program, co Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital.

169 Riverside Binghamton, N.Y. 13905, in Helen N. Gannon's memory. Obits Funeral Notices William J. Mason of Conklin A memorial service for William J.

Mason will be held at 1 p.m. on Monday, December 15, 2003, at Savage Funeral Home, 338-344 Conklin Binghamton, N.Y. 13903, with Rev. Dr. Stephen Starzer of the Conklin Presbyterian Church, officiating.

The family will receive friends from 12 noon until the time of service. Interment will follow with full military honors in the family niche at Vestal Hills Memorial Park, Vestal. N.Y. Donations may be made in Bill's memory to the Multiple Sclerosis Society, 32 W. State Binghamton, N.Y.

13901. Family Serving families 607.724.1415 Donald J. Rider of Binghamton Donald J. Rider, 85, of Binghamton, passed away Saturday. Dccemhcr 13, 2003, at the Good Shepherd-Fairvicw Nursing Home.

He was predeceased by his wife, Marian Rider; and his son. Dale J. Rider. He is survived by his daughter, Judy and Philip Keith, Apa-lachin; daughter-in-law, Carol Humphries, Raleigh, N.C.: grandchildren, Johanna Lynn, Lynn Reeni, David and Jessica; sister, Dorothy R. and Lewis Henderson.

Vero Beach. Fla; and niece, Joyce Vonada. Don was a member of the First Congregational Church of Binghamton. He was a veteran of WWII, having served in the China Burma-India Theatre Headquarters. He retired from IBM after 38 years of serv ice.

Don was a member of the Sidney Lodge F. A.M. 801, the American Legion Post 80, the Susquenango' United States Power Squadrons, the Exchange Club, and the IBM Quarter Century Club. A memorial service will be held on Wednesday at 3 p.m. at the Wm.

R. Chase Son Funeral Home, 737 Chenango St. Port Dickinson, with the Rev. Dr. Christopher Xenakis and Rev.

Dr. Gilbert Parker officiating. In lieu of flowers, those wishing may kindly consider memorial contributions- to the Good Shcpherd-Fairview Home Living Care Fund, 80 Fairview Binghamton, N.Y. 13903. Wm.

R. Chase Son Fiu tend Directors 737 Crewgo St, Port OcJdnson, NY 13901 772-O320 Albert Reynolds of Chenango Forks Albert Reynolds, 42, of Chenango Forks, died Friday afternoon. December 12, 2003, at his home. He was predeceased by his mother, Alberta Reynolds; and father-in-law, John Micha. He is survived by his wife of 14 years, Debra Reynolds, Chenango Forks; his stepdaughter, Amy; brothers and sister, Herbert Reynolds, Binghamton, Robert Reynolds, Phillip and Ka-thy Reynolds, all of Johnson City, Amy Lake, Endicott; several nieces and nephews; mother-in-law, Judv Micha; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-iaw, John and Margaret Micha, Linda and Mort Meeker, Fred Micha, Maryann and Mike Coldwell, Elaine and Dave Stratton, Penny and Ralph Wheeland, Tom and Lori Micha, Nancy and Robert Mihok, Patty and Frank Crispino, Rick and Andrea Micha; very good friends, Stan Babola and Dennis Shaul.

Al was employed at Universal Instruments for 15 years. He was an avid fisherman and hunter, and NY Giants fan. Funeral services will be held at the J.A. McCormack Sons Funeral Home. 141 Main Binghamton, Monday at 7 p.m.

Rev. David C. Seaver, Chaplain of Pastoral Care at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, will officiate. The family will receive friends at the McCormack Funeral Home, Monday from 5 p.m. until service time at 7 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy in memory of Al may be made to the Hospice Program, co Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, 169 Riverside Drive. Binghamton, N.Y. 13905. 001 V' 'lifif.