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28 Star-Gazette, ly, September 20. 1990 LOCAL OBITUARIES urges delay on wetlands legislation and homeowners new accesyto wetlands. DER Secretary Arthur Davis had labeled the legislation "premature" in light of the pending changes in department'feg-ulations. But coalition members said they were concerned there would be an effort to push through the bill, or a similar proposal, before the close of the Legisaltvue's 1990 session. The legislation is awaiting action in the Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee, chaired by Sen.

D. Michael David Hess, a committee aide, said the bills were under discussion, but he couldn't say what might move before the end of the session. AP-DS 09-19-90 1423EDT permit must be streamlined we also must not allow growth to occur without any regard for our natural resources," said Richard Derstine, a West Rockhill Township supervisor who spoke on behalf of the supervisors' association. One bill under review in the Senate would allow developers to drain wetlands providing they pay into a trust fund that would establish a manmade wetland within 40 miles of the site. Another provision would allow landowners, after court review, to be compensated from a state fund in certain cases when a permit to use a wetland is denied.

DER officials have said the bill would create legal loopholes that would give developers, farmers broad range of plant and animal life and often play a key role in flood control, remain in 2 percent of the state. That's about half of the amount that once existed, officials said. In 1980, DER adopted its first comprehensive rules to protect wetlands, but developers and farmers have complained they conflict with federal guidelines arid often lead to long, costly delays when an application is filed to drain or build on a wetland. Environmentalists, meanwhile, have sought to strengthen protections to help preserve the remaining 500,000 acres of wetlands in the state. "While we recognize that the process for obtaining a wetlands Keith E.

Brown, VFW member CANTON Keith E. Brown, 54, of Canton, RD 1, died Tuesday, Sept. 18, 1990, as the result of an automobile accident. Mr. Brown was employed at Lifestyle Mobile Homes, Berwick, for 23 years as a mobile home transporter.

He was in the U.S. Air Force from 1953 to 1957, a member of the Red Run Rod and Gun Club, Ralston, a member of the Wheel Inn, Roaring Branch, and a social member of the Canton Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 714. Morse Kleese Funeral Home, Canton, is handling the arrange- ments. Grace M. Taft, Westinghouse worker CORNING Grace M.

Taft, 71, of 108 Dodge Corning, died Tuesday, Sept. 18, 1990, at Strong Memorial Hospital, Rochester. Mrs. Taft had been employed at Westinghouse Horse- heads. Carpenter's Funeral Home, Corning, is handling the arrangements.

Dorothy M. Barrett, Elmira communicant ELMIRA Dorothy M. 74, of George E. Bragg Towers, Elmira, died Wednesday, Sept. 19, 1990, at St.

Joseph's Hospital, Elmira. Mrs. Barrett was a commu- nicant of St. Peter Paul's Church, Elmira. Barrett Funeral Home, Elmira, is handling the arrangements.

Ceramists Continued from Page IB and then another day is lost while the piece cools. If it cools -I too quickly or there was too much moisture in the clay, it will crack or burst. A simple design might only i need to be sprayed with an over-! glaze to protect the stain used on it, she said. Others might need to be fired six or eight times before they are finished. Ceramics were a popular hob- by about 10 years ago, but Kay said she' thinks the increasing cost of materials is weeding out i all but the serious artists.

"You used to be able to make a nice piece for two or three dol-, i lars," she said. "Now it would 1 cost you about $20." Even at those prices, Coalition The Associated Press HARRISBURG Legislation awaiting action in the state Senate could undermine efforts by the Department of Environmental Resources to strengthen protections for the state's dwindling wetlands, a coalition said Wednesday. The bills, coalition members said, pose a grim threat to the state's remaining wetlands, which are vanishing at a rate of more than 1,000 acres each year. They urged lawmakers to set aside the proposals while DER revises wetland regulations to address -concerns raised by developers, farmers and environmentalists. The regulations are expected Lawmaker Continued from Page IB "People are always saying, 'It's OK.

to cut Harry and Mary, but not Carlson said. "There's going to be a lot of people screaming out there. The real awakening is "coming. You can't continue to: service all the bureaucracies out there." Officials said at earlier meetings that tax increases were due in part to local programs mandated by the state -that the state had underfunded or refused to fund at all. Former county commissioner Bill Hall asked Carlson if he was aware of that situation.

"There's some truth to that," Carlson said. "Probably 50 per- being able to create your own works jof art can save a bundle when it comes time to give gifts, she said. "I have children and grandchildren who look forward to seeing what I'm going to give them for Christmas," she said. Linda Burns said being able to give a gift that has a personal touch may also be an attraction. "I think a lot of girls do it because of that," she said.

The Elmira Ceramic Guild Holiday Festival Ceramic and Craft Show will be open from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday in the display hall at the Chemung County Fairgrounds. Admission is free and refreshments will be available. Hours.

Friends are invited to attend Funeral Committal Services, Friday 11 am. at the Barrett Funeral Home, Rev. David Gramkee will officiate. Interment, Woodlawn National Cemetery at the convenience of the family. She was predeceased by her husband, Alfred B.

Barrett in 1979. Survived by brother, Charles Jones of Waverly, NY; sister, Kathryn Rumpff of Elmira, NY; stepbrothers, Gerald Wilson of Athens, PA, Donald Wilson of Sayre, PA; several nieces and nephews. Mrs. Barrett was a communicant of St. Peter Paul's Church.

DAVIS, Lucinda D. Age 89, of 110 Colonial Horseheads, NY, Tuesday, September 18, 1990. Friends are invited to call at the Van-Buskirk-Lynch Funeral Home, Mill St. Grand Central to go into effect next year. "We oppose any attempts to legislate wetland protection, and ask that the department be allowed to get on with their duties before Pennsylvania's remaining wetland acreage is lost," said Bo-nita Hoke, speaking at a news conference on behalf of the Pennsylvania Federation of Sportsmen's Clubs.

The coalition also includes the state Sierra Club; the Pennsylvania State Association of Township Supervisors; the Chesapeake Bay Foundation; the League of Women Voters; the state Fish Commission; Ducks Unlimited; the National Audubon Society; and Clean Water Action. Wetlands, which support a cent. They say, 'You must do this, you must do that, or you won't get the But Carlson said the promised reimbursements were "like a carrot on a stick," and that it may be wiser to ignore them completely than get caught in a trap that draws scarce tax dollars from public treasuries year after -year. He also said one of the keys was for people who need social services to help themselves before turning to public support. "When I (became county treasurer) in 1966, the county budget was less than $1 million," he said.

"Now, it's $12 million or $13 million. That's a big crease. There are just too many Show Continued from Page IB Guest speaker will be Lt. General Donald O. Aldridge, vice commander in chief of the Strate, gic Air Command at Offutt Air Force Base, Omaha, Neb.

Al-dridge, who enlisted in the Air Force in 1951, has more than 5,000 flying hours and 35 combat B-52 missions in Southeast Asia. He has received the Distinguished Service Medal, Defense Superior Service Medal with three oak leaf clusters, Legion of Merit and Bronze Star. Aldridge has served as a Russian linquist and was airborne commander of a 12 aircraft B-52 raid against Hanoi during the. Vietnam War. In 1983, he returned to Washington, D.C., as Joint Chiefs of Staff representative to the Strategic Arms Reduction Talks with the Soviet Union.

Horseheads, Thursday, 7 to 9 pm. and Friday 2 to 3 pm. Funeral Committal Services will be held at the Funeral Home, Friday at 3 pm. The Rev. E.

Gene Callihan officiating. Interment, Scotchtown Cemetery. She is survived by sons and daughters-in-law, Donald Mary Davis of Alabama, Leon Ellen Davis of Horseheads, NY; daughter and son-in-law, Ada John Lattimer of California; sister, Gertrude Ameigh of Gillett, PA; several grandchildren; great grandchildren, nephews and cousins. Mrs. Davis was born November.

22, 1900, in Van Etten, NY, the daughter of Floyd Ada Ennis Denmark. She was the widow of Leroy E. Davis who passed away November 23, 1968. TAFT, Grace M. Age 71, of 108 Dodge Families to Yours, HATH MTICH play basketball and lift weights," McKee said.

Speakers also asked for a new state law that would allow voters to approve or deny school district operating and asked for other tax-control steps: Carlson pointed out that a statewide tax reform referendum had been defeated. He said House Republicans were considering another tax re-: form measure, and that the first one should have been given, a try. "I didn't support it and I didn't condemn it," he said. "It was probably worth a chance. But when it gets down to politics, everything doesn't always go the way it's supposed to play." Car crash claims woman Star-Gazette BATH A Bath woman was killed Wednesday, and three other people were injured in a head-.

on car collision on county Route 14 near the Campbell Creek Road here. Bath State Police said. Jean K. Smith, 24, Fort Hill Road, was pronounced dead at the scene from massive head In-. juries by Steuben County Coroner Al Lewis, police said.

IninrpH iapw Ruth E. Rnhin- son. 22. McBeth Road. Canisteo.

massive head and Internal body injuries; Robinson's 1-year-old daughter, Nikki Robinson, head injuries; Neil P. Farrant, 27, Bing- uaiuiuii, auuuiuci aiiu taviai injuries. Robinson was driving and her( aaugmer ana rarram were pa-' sengers, police said. MEZUR, Genevieve of 1079 College Elmira, NY, Monday, September 17, 1990. Donations to St.

Casimir's Redecorating Fund or Charity of your choice in her name would be aDDreciated. Family will receive relatives and friends at the Don Kalec Funeral Home Thursday, 2-4 ana -y rm. runerai rnaay, Will II Iv 1 MIIVIMI ivm. followed by a Mass ot urns- simir's Church. Interment.

Peter and Paul's Cemetery. SPENCER, Alberta R. Age 61 of Burlington, PA went to be home with her Lord, Tuesday, September 18, 1990. Friends may call at the Vickery Funeral Home on Thursday, 7 to 9 pm. Funeral there Friday at 11 am.

with the Rev. John Feaster officiating. Burial in Bradford County Memorial Park. Memorials may De aireciea to tne our-lington United Methodist Church in care of Evelyn i Lane, RD 2, Ulster, PA 18850, VERGALUT0, Mrs. Helen E.

day, September 18, 1990. Family will receive relatives and friends at the Don Kalec Funeral Home, Friday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm. Funeral Satur-. day, 8:45 am at the funeral home followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 9:30 am in St fhurrh Intpr- ment St. Peter and Paul's Cemetery.

OBITUARY POLICY The obituaries printed here are oaid notices, ohrased in. accordance with the wishes of families and funeral directors. The Star-Gazette lists deaths in its For the Record section. ronmental Resources to make sure the canyon's ecology was preserved. John McKee of Wellsboro, sec1 retary of the Taxpayers Association, questioned Carlson about a proposed gymnasium for legislators in a Harrisburg office building, and the legislators' $88-a-day allocation for food and lodging while they are in the capital.

Carlson said the gym would be funded by private donations and contributions from the legislators, and that the per-diem ex-pense money was barely adequate for room and board in Harrisburg. "We're going to be paying their salaries plus $88 a day to "She didn't always seem that way in her early years," Krise said. "She got that way in life. She got so she would not be afraid to stand up for what she believed. She said what was on her mind a lot." Mrs.

Barber was a resident of Laurel Lake for 18 years until she became unable to care for her home there and moved to Hill-crest Apartments in Troy, Krise said. While living at the lake, her sister enjoyed watching the birds eat at her two feeders one filled with seed, the other spread with peanut butter, she said. "She did love Laurel Lake and hated to leave it," Krise said. "She loved that and she loved her birds." to 8:30 pm. with funeral and committal services being held at the conclusion of calling hours (8:30 pm).

Deacon Dan Hurley, officiating. Interment Maple Grove Cemetery at the convenience of the family. BRADLEY, Mr. Edwin W. Age 70 of 1561 Tory Meadow Drv Elmira, Tuesday, September 18, 1990 at the Robert Packer Hospital.

Friends are invited to call the Olthof Funeral Home, 1050 Penna. Elmira, Wednesday evening 7 to 9 Thursday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm with funeral services there Friday at 10 am. The Rev. Robert Searle officiating. Interment Wood-lawn Cemetery.

CLAWS0N, Beulah R. (Granger) Age 78 of Burdett, NY left this earth to be with our father in heaven on September 17, 1990. Friends may call Thursday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm at The Royce-Chedzoy Funeral Home, 212 E. 4th Watkins Glen, NY. Funeral Services there Friday at 2 pm.

The Rev. Mary Brown officiating. Burial in Hector Union Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Burdett Fire Dept. Rescue Squad or the Schuyler County Ambulance Association.

JESSICK, Mrs. Barbara R. Age 53, of 1203 Magee Elmira, NY, Sunday, September 16, 1990 after an extended illness. Family will receive relatives and friends at the Don Kalec Funeral Home, Wednesday, 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Funeral Thursday, 9AM from the funeral Home, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 AM in St.

Casimir's Church. Interment, St. Peter and Paul's Cemetery. programs. People we are providing for are not putting anything back into the system.

People. have to help themselves." Dick Lovell of Tioga questioned the conversion of the abandoned Conrail line from Wellsboro Junction to Jersey Mills to a recreation trail, a package he and Carlson said would cost the state up to $3 million. "That's the last pristine area 'this county has," Lovell said. "Within five years, it's going to be a hog-wallow. Many things should take priority over spending money to ruin the Pennsylvania Grand Canyon." Carlson said he had supported the conversion and that he expected the Department of Envi- Historian Continued from Page IB received her teaching certification in 1964 in Ontario, Canada, where she taught English.

She later returned to the United States and taught high school En- glish in Canton and Troy. "She really enjoyed teaching a great deal, but she wasn't a great disciplinarian," Krise said. "It was hard for her to deal with some of the kids who weren't interested in getting an education." Howeverother students loved her, she said. A publicist and magazine writer following World War II, Mrs. Barber eventually left teaching to return to writing, where she left her mark as a sweet but outspoken columnist.

Corning, NY, Tuesday, September 18, 1990 at Strong Memorial Hospital, Rochester, NY. Friends may call Thursday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm. at Carpenter's Funeral Home, Corning, NY. Service there, Friday at 11 am. The Rev.

Jack Long officiating. Interment; Chapel Knoll Ceme-' tery, Coopers Plains. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. Grace was' born January 4, 1919 in Elmira to Fred Mary Tice Plate. She was employed at Westinghouse Corp.

She and Freeman Taft were married February 11, 1939 in Bentley Creek, PA, he survives. Also surviving are 3 daughters, Joyce (Mrs. Larry) Cavallaro, Beverly Card, both of Corning and Sandy (Mrs. Jerry) Funk of Painted Post, NY; 2 brothers and sisters-in-law, Robert and Waneta Plate of Elmira Heights, NY and John and 1 Mary Plate of Odessa, NY; 4 sisters, Mary Ellen Connelly of Elmira, Ruth Lyman of Ohio, Gertrude (Mrs. Jack) Lewis of Bradford, NY and Elsie (Mrs.

Everett) Shock of Wells-burgNY; 11 grandchildren; 4 great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Grace was predeceased by her son Thomas, December 17, 1985. Her sisters, Florence Plate and Thelma Taft and brothers, Fred, Harry, Earl Richard died previously. FUNERALS BIDWELL, Stephen D. Age 20 of Columbia Elmira, NY, Tuesday, September 18, 1990.

Friends are invited to call at the Barrett Funeral Home Thusday, 1 to 3 and 7 BROWN, Keith E. Age 54 of Rd 1 Canton, PA, Tuesday, September 18, 1990 as a result of a motor vehicle accident. Friends may call at the Morse Kleese Funeral Home in Canton, PA. Friday, 6:30 to 9 pm. No funeral service.

Interment East Canton Cemetery. Surviving his wife Joyce; 3 sons, Keith of W. LeRoy, PA, Michael of Rd 1, Cranville, PA and Todd P. of LeRoy, PA; daughter, Mrs. Tamra Raza of W.

LeRoy, PA; 2 grandchildren; 2 sisters; 2 brothers; 2 half sisters and 1 half brother; nieces, nephews and cousins. BARRETT, Dorothy M. Age 74, of George E. Bragg Towers, Elmira, NY, Wednesday, September 19, 1990 at St. Joseph's Hospital.

There will be no prior Calling Peace Ar From our Wishes for a Happy and Peaceful New Year ICJHashanah k. YOM KIPPUR Shalom 1990-5751 From the HOLLY-KECK and BAKER families.