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Mayor Criticizes State Lawmakers AUBURN State legislators, in the opinion of Mayor Paul W. Lattimore, "sit in Albany and play hero, but don't sit here on the firing line." Lattimore made the comment after Councilman Thomas F. McGee spoke concerning a flier he had received Wednesday from Assemblyman L.S. Riford R-Cay-uga and Cortland counties. In the flier, Riford listed several items that had been passed in the legislature this session.

Among these, one which concerned McGee was a law affecting senior citizens which calls for a higher income level and a shorter period of residence in a home for them to qualify for a property exemption. McGee said he was not opposed to such a measure but was angered that Riford had not spoken with the council about the matter. He suggested that when the legislature makes such changes, it should also pay for them. Lattimore said the conference of mayors has suggested to the legislature that when they make such changes they should also consider the financial impact on the municipalities concerned. Although none of the coun-cilmen took a stand in opposition to the change, Lattimore noted that such a change will "become a fact of life." He also said it will shift more of the tax burden to younger persons raising families.

i am not opposed to giving the senior citizens everything they deserve, but I think they (the legislators) should discuss it with us first," McGee commented. In other action, Councilman Edward L. Lauckern Jr. asked Corporation Counsel John J. Pettigrass for a comment on letters the council has received concerning sewer taxes and sewer rentals.

As explained by Pettigrass, the sewer tax is for capital construction and debt costs, while a sewer rental is a use tax. He noted that in 1969 the city, to avoid exceeding its tax limit, created a separate sewer fund, which previously was included in the general budget. He said this was a change in the method of budgeting and did not create any new revenues. He said the sewer rental was initiated to charge those who use the facilities to the fullest. The rest covers maintenance and operation and is based on water consumption.

He said the sewer rental spread out the cost of maintenance and operation, which it did not do when it was included in the general budget, since nonprofit organizations were not taxed. Lattimore noted one of the largest of these now paying the Corporation Counsel On Full-Time Urged AUBURN The question of a full-time corporation counsel was argued at the monthly "town hall" meeting Thursday night at City Hall. Mrs. Mary Foster and Mrs. Erlene Watkins argued the city is big enough to warrant a full-time corporation counsel to assist the city manager.

Mrs. Watkins said money saved through efficiency would more than pay the salary required. Asst. Corporation Counsel Thomas Leone asked if she thought the corporation counsel's office wasn't doing its job. Mrs.

Watkins said much of the legal entanglements the city finds itself in would be eliminated if there was a full-time counsel. Leone said the two part-timers are actually working full-time on various matters. Corporation Counsel John Pettigrass said most of the city manager's work deals with the city departments, and he gets into legal aspects very little. Mrs. Foster and Mrs.

Watkins argued for more than an hour about aspects of litigation in City Court concerning al leged building violations at the scrap processing plant on Frazee Street. City Court Judge John L. Naskiewicz is studying jurisdiction regarding the case. Also discussed by the two women is the possibility of re-zoning the area of the plant from M-l (industrial) to R-2 (residential). Mrs.

Foster said the area might also come under the planned Owasco River district, under a proposed zoning ordinance to come before a hearing in September. Pettigrass said rezoned or not, it would not make any difference as far as the industry there is concerned. He said, "You can't legislate them out of business." Eugene Tyma of 20 Hoffman St. said the council should "do everything it can" in behalf of the independent service station operators in the city. He cited a case of a Sunday when an out of town car broke down on Genesee Street and independents came to repair the vehicle.

Landfill Bid Rejected NEWARK The Arcadia Town Board has rejected the only bid received for the development of a landfill operation and moved to advertise for new bids. Supervisor Orville Martin A degree day is a standard measure used by heating engineers to measure the heating season's coldness. The number of degree days in a calendar day is determined by subtract-' the day's average from 65. says the bid of $94,933.70 from Art Graf, of Newark was turned down. Graf also submitted a figure of $48,671.98 for the landfill excavation work in bid openings last December.

No action was taken by the board then. The new bids on the project will be opened at 3:30 p.m. July 30, at the town clerk's office. Work involves the development of the landfill site on the former Edmund Lada site off Route 88. sewer rental charge was Auburn Correctional Facility.

He said this provided tax relief to local property owners. Lauckern said if this had not been done, local property taxes would have been higher to cover costs, as nonprofit organizations would not pay the use tax. City Manager Bruce L. Clifford was authorized to file an operation and maintenance aid application with the County Health Department for the period July 1, 1973 to June 30, 1974 for a reimbursement of all direct costs for operation and maintenance of the sewage treatment facility. Clifford said this would amount to one-third of the $280,000 costs of operation and maintenance.

The i nation is provided for by the btate Department of Environmental Conservation. Clifford also noted that after a recalculation of the water rates approved with the city budgets in June, it was necessary to make minor changes. The council approved the changes which make the minimum charge per quarter for 1,500 cubic feet of water or less $6.54. The figure previously approved was $6.53. The other change was for the next 2,000 cubic feet, which was reduced from the adopted $4.22 to $3.92.

Clifford also was authorized to advertise for bids for various quantities of road materials for the next year, including bituminous concrete, liquid bituminous materials, gravel, crushed stone and patch material. A letter from C. Dudley Til-ton of 11 Catlin St. was referred to the planning board by the mayor. Tilton requested his property, presently zoned residential, be changed to allow him to open a small hairdressing shop at his home.

He noted a commercial district already is present on the first lot on the street and his property is the fourth down the street. Renewal of a bond anticipation note to finance the development of Casey Park was approved. The original $200,000. bond was renewed for $180,000. Two payments also were approved.

One was for $34,207 to J.M. Pettigrass Construction Co. for street work and the other was for $1,657 to C.N. Flagg Co. for flood repairs to the north trunk sewer.

The payment represented the release of the retainer for the project. Praise for 'Madwoman' By AUDREY SQUIRES AUBURN The good overcame the bad at Springside Inn Wednesday night in the Committee Del Art's "The Madwoman of Chaillot." The play, brilliantly written by Jean Giraudoux and adapted by Maurice Valency, is a delightful and lively show with a message. It tells the story of one woman's effort to make things right in the Diane Hemmes as the madwoman gave a splendid, consistent performance. Her scene with Constance, played by Joanne Moracco, and Gabrielle, portrayed by Joan Koury, was definitely the show's high point. The real stars of that scene, however, could not be seen by the audience.

The were and an invisible dog, and Constance's invisible friends who had come to tea. The "business" by Constance and Gabrielle was nothing short of genius. Gabrielle's falsetto voice and the way she roiled her eyes kept the audience laughing to a point where some of the lines could not be heard. Pat Loperfido was super as the deaf mute. The fluidity of his stage movement gave me the feeling of poetry in motion.

The sewerman, played by Mark Cole, was extremely well-done. He acted and looked like an old man and I especially enjoyed his dissertation on garbage and the cabbage "pimp." John Mereiros and Carl Whidden were perfectly cast as the "evil-doers." With raonchy voices, effective make-op, and Mack costumes, The owtomes were, for the most part, fantastic. The women's dresses were designed by TNI PIONEER LffltlttlhVMal Jef Billings, director and producer of the play. I was, however bothered by the doorman's large belt buckle and buckled shoes; they seemed out of place. The set design was well executed, and I am still in awe of the way so many people managed to move so well on the small stage area.

The first scene change in the first act was anything but boring. Cast members moved about the stage, placing tables and props as if they were part of the play. It was a pleasant change from the usual dropped curtain. The act change was a different story. It was quite long, and almost destroyed much of the illusion of the play.

I realized the difficulty of making such a complete change without a curtain, but I would like to have seen the spell of fantasy unbroken. Although individual perform ances were excellent, timing seemed to be off, and the first act seemed to drag. This, of course, was the opening night performance, and more than likely rough spots will be smoothed out for the weekend performances. "The Madwoman of Chaillot" is a brilliant, funny and sometimes very touching show for people of all ages. There will be performances Friday, Saturday and Sunday at the Springside Inn.

Present Play Joan Kowy, Diane Hemmes and Joanne Springside Inn Dinner Theater. The play Moracco offer a toast in the "Madwoman raw hrowgh Srowtov. of appearing this week at the PICCIRILLO'S OPEN FOR LUNCHES and MHTM11MI nccmio? BAYLOR'S RESTAURANT CASCADE on OWASCO DSfmned mmHQ SPECIAL MHMS MM SUNDAY SOCIAL ROAST MOI im music satukoat mem 102 iiii nhr Hi ittf i Fun Fair These Waterloo preschool children more Skinner, front, and Steven Wagner hope than enjoyed visiting the Firemen's Fair their parents liked the midway also. The at Seneca Falls. Coming up next is the Se- children are ready to ride again, neca County Fair at Waterloo.

Michelle Young Re-elected To Head BOCES "By TOM ROSE as president of the Cayuga FLEMING Henry C. County Board of Cooperative Young of Port Byron Thursday Educational Services was elected to his third term (BOCES). Zone Plan Defeated By AUDREY SQUIRES AURELIUS The proposed zoning ordinance approved by the County Planning Board Wednesday night was turned down by the Aurelius Town Board Thursday night at its monthly meeting at the Masonic Hall, Cayuga. Voting in favor of the proposed ordinance were Mrs. Donna Reilley, supervisor and Harold Casler, councilman.

Town Justice Louis Lee cast a "no" vote, and Delancey Wayne abstained. In order for the ordinance to have been passed, three affirmative votes would have been required. Eight residents were present and their main objections were a possible high tax assessment and a spot commercial zone for a trailer park on Clark Street Road listed in the proposal. One town resident, Jack Pearce, said that he felt the town board was not giving consideration to the majority of town residents. He became involved in arguments with Casler and Mrs.

Reilley, which moved away from the zoning question and which ended up discussion of personalities. Mrs. Reilley finally had to demand the floor from Pearce, saying "We are discussing zoning, not personalities." Steve Thurston, a Genesee Street resident, said he objected to the ordinance because it did not allow commercial use for an area of Genesee Street. Mrs. Reilly replied that "Everyone else wants consideration for their property and must go through the proper channels.

You should do the same." Thurston replied that he did not feel it is necessary, asking "elected officials (to) get off their cans and do a little work." He said there were several persons in his neighborhood in favor of commercial zoning. Mrs. Reilly suggested that they attend the town board meeting to voice their opinion. Thurston said the majority of people at the public hearing in the spring voice their opposition to the ordinance and contended that the board should consider the majority vote. Mrs.

Bruce Chappell, River Road, said she thought the "kinks" should be ironed out of the ordinance before it is passed by the town board, because she feared no changes would be made once it had passed. The "changes" to which she referred were suggestions by the County Planning Board referred to as "housekeeping rules" and "conformity of wording" by Town Attorney Perley Bertrand. The County Planning Board suggested no changes in districts be made, only in clarification and enforcement. If the town is to get a new zoning ordinance, on which it has been workine five years, the entire procedure, which includes rewriting, legal publications and hearings on four separate levels, msut be repeated. NOTICE WATCH FOR INAUGURATION of ADAMS AIRPORT LIMOUSINE SER VICE-COAUJVG REASONAILE and RELIABLE TRANSPORTATION TO ami FROM SYRACUSE AIRPORT FOR CLIENTS of ADAMS TRAVEL AGENCY.

Young, defeated earlier this year in a bid for re-election to the Port Byron Central School (PBCS) board, was elected at the BOCES annual meeting at the Occupational Education Center on South Street Road. Although defeated in his bid for another term on the PBCS board. Young remains on the BOCES board as those members are elected by the school boards. Lewis E. Springer II, former Auburn Board of Education member, was named vice president, replacing Ralph Webster.

Springer was named to the board earlier this year, replacing Dr. Ralph W. Getty, who did not seek another term. Other appointments approved were Mrs. Phyllis Wood, clerk; Mrs.

Mary Large, treasurer: Donald E. Geary, assistant treasurer; Miss Loy Hooper, internal auditor; Raymond Sant, attorney: Nelson Wright, purchasing agent and payroll certification and Mrs. Victoria Harris, treasurer of the extra-currucular activities fund. McGrath and Co. were named external auditors with the First National Bank of Moravia named depository for board and extracurricular activity funds.

The Citizen-Advertiser was named the official newspaper. Meetings will contine to be on the third Thursday of the month at 7:30 p.m. in the administration building. A regular BOCES board meeting followed the reorga-nizational meeting. At the session.

Janet Hoskins of Auburn RD 3 was named speech therapist for the Moravia and Southern Cayuga Central schools, at an annual salary of $7,950. Mary Shea of Auburn was named a teacher assistant at Casey Park at $5,000 a year. A policy statement regarding receipt of gifts was tabled until the August meeting. George Swayze9m State Editor Local News Dan Carey, Assistant POST-STANDARD 6 July 19, 1974 Discuss Repairs At School AUBURN A second discussion session took place Thursday with school board officials and architect James Beardsley to clarify the scope of renovation plans at East Middle School. Main topic of was the replacement of lignts at Holland Stadium.

School Superintendent Dr. James Knox said the meeting helped clarify the scope of the lighting program, and the discussion will help Beardsley when he approaches the state for approval of his program for which the state will supply aid. If the state approves Beard-sley's final proposal, the next step will be to advertise for bids for the construction. After bids are received, the proposal and bids will go to the school board for adjustment, approval, discussion or rejection. Dr.

Knox said he does not know the cost of the first phase of the program, of which the lighting at Holland Stadium Would be a part, but indicated the board has budgeted $200,000 this year to establish an ongoing capital development fund for needed construction and renovation projects in the district. Attending Thursday's session, along with Dr. Knox and Beardsley, were Charles Savage, chairman of the Maroon Sports Boosters Association; James Cranfield, school board president; Peter Kachris, assistant superintendent for administrative services; Henry Vetter. school physical education director: Bert Clark, building and grounds superintendent, and Jim Glass of Beardsley's firm. Dr.

Knox said he hopes the bids will be received by early August. In addition to the stadium lighting, the middle school renovation project is eipected to include correction of the "dead end" corridors at East. They have previously been cited in fire and safety inspection reports. The stadium lights were taken down this spring when it was determined the wooden poles on which they were installed had deteriorated. Sentencing Postponed NEW YORK CITY The sentencing of Auburn attorney Vito M.

Pastore has been postponed for the fourth time. A spokesman for Assistant Manhattan Dist. Atty. Ronald Goldstock said Thursday the sentencing was now set for July 24. No reason for the latest postponement was given.

Pastore. convicted by a State Supreme Court judge of theft of service, faces a year in jail and-or a $1,000 fine. Unemployment Rate Down In Cayuga AUBURN The May unemployment rate in Cayuga County dipped to 5 per cent from 5.7 per cent in April, the same as a year ago. according to the State Department of Labor. Employment of 30,900 was a 500 increase from April.

The changes were predominantly seasonal, the labor unit said. GOLDEN ARROW LINES HIRING and TRAINING FOR FALL need GOOD DEPENDABLE BUS DRIVERS Training starts now for Fall openings Excellent pay for part tins work Free Specialized Training GOLDEN ARROW LINES, INC. MUTTON HILL ROAD, AUIURN PHONE.