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working so hard to create over the last seven years,” Hults said prior to May 21. “And the board was unanimous … they were unwilling to do that. We just feel like we canÕ t undo the programs we’ve created. We’re working hard to do a college program, the international program. WeÕ re working hard to increase the quality of our technology in education … We can’t start moving backwards right now.” With a vote of 111 yes and 104 no — only 52 percent approval — Hults’s message wasn’t enough for the 60 percent supermajority. Once the town hall meetings are complete, the School Board will begin to make its budget cuts before finalizing a new proposed spending plan. Here were the budget numbers on May 21: Proposed budget: $5,823,308 Current budget: $5,274,469 Budget increase: $119,656 or 10 percent Proposed tax levy: $4,506,439 Current tax levy: $3,611,508 Tax levy increase: $894,931 or 24.8 percent State tax levy cap: 6.94 percent increase Both Newcomb and Minerva schools are on the same timeline, to craft new budgets for a second and final vote on Tuesday, June 18. If a budget is defeated by voters on that day, the
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On May 21, the Minerva Central School District placed a 2013-14 budget on the ballot that included an 8.93 percent increase in the tax levy, above the 3.97 percent increase allowed by the state. The vote was 144 yes and 177 no. School Superintendent Tim Farrell sounded discouraged when reporting the defeat to the News Enterprise on the phone the night of May 21. School Board members discussed the situation during a special meeting on May 23. Their goal was to decide on a tax levy amount and start making cuts based on a new spending plan. Farrell was not available for an interview prior to press time to discuss the meeting. Here were the budget numbers on May 21: Proposed budget: $5,142,296 Current budget: $5,040,939 Budget increase: $101,357, or 2 percent Proposed tax levy: $3,497,089 Current tax levy: $3,210,401 Tax levy increase: $286,688 or 8.93 percent State tax levy cap: 3.97 percent increase Minerva-Newcomb’s Alex Ruzbacki runs down the line during the May 24 game against Crown Point. Photo by Nancy Frasier
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questions,” he said. “It was only when I took the focus off of his death and put it on his gift, his sacrifice, that I realized that my friend wasnÕ t just one small wave in the ocean, he was a part of the whole ocean, and that every wave makes a difference, just like each life Ñ each sacrifice — makes a difference,” Mosholder said. While he was reflecting on some way to illustrate part of what he wanted to share with the audience, Mosholder said he remembered a unique feature of the B-17 and B-29 Bombers used in WWII. As the planes approach their target, the pilots would flip a switch and turn over control of the plane to the bombardier who would make the necessary adjustments before dropping their ordinance. Once this was accomplished, the bombardier would shout, “Bombs away!” signaling to the pilot that the mission was complete and that
it was now the pilotÕ s turn to take back control of the plane and return them safely home. Civilians, like the pilots, entrust our serviceman and women with the responsibility of defending our freedom and security. Our servicemen and women, like the bombardiers, take responsibility for completing the mission. Moshholder said that once our men and women in uniform complete their mission, it is our collective responsibility to ensure that they come home safely, just as it is the pilotÕ s responsibility to bring the bombardier home once he hears “Bombs away!” Ò We need to make sure that our veterans return to the dignity of a home, of employment, and of the health benefits they were promised when they signed on for the mission,” he concluded. After the ceremonial laying of the wreath, Waterston
paid tribute to Legionnaires who had passed away since last year by announcing each memberÕ s name followed by ringing the memorial bell: Ed Lapell, Jim Morwood, Burke “Punk” Swain, K. Douglas Bennett and Gordon Persons. Many groups participated in the parade and service. The Johnsburg Central School (JCS) Marching Band along with the flag corps were led by Boy Scout Troop 36, the Cub Scouts, and Girl Scout Brownies from the school to the memorial. Carolyn Bischoff sang the national anthem. Jonathan DeLappa directed the band; Mary Leach, the flag corps. The Rev. Ron Allen, Legion Post chaplain, gave the invocation and benediction. JCS Marching Band members, Jonathan Sears and Montana Berg performed “Taps.” After the service, people were invited to gather at the North Creek Volunteer Fire Company, where refreshments were provided.
Gore baseball results
NORTH CREEK Ñ On May 13, Gore beat OscarÕ s of Warrensburg 18-9. With the bat Gore was led by 8-year-old Silas Taylor, who was 3-for-4 with 3 RBI. Shawn Mulligan was 4-for-5 with a double, 3 runs and 2 RBI. Anthony Galle was 2-for-4 with a double, 2 runs and 4 RBI. Logan McKinney had two hits, and Connor Cavanagh added a single. Galle and Matt Richards pitched. On May 17, Gore lost to Curtis Lumber of Warrensburg 12-0. Shawn Mulligan was 2-for-3, with a double and Jon Lorensen added a single. Mulligan, Anthony Galle and Matt Richards pitched for Gore. Connor Cavanagh played great defense. On May 20, Gore lost to NemecÕ s of Warrensburg 108. Anthony Galle was 3-for-3, with a double. Logan McKinney was 1-for-1, with a double. Dominic Brouther was 2-for-3, with a run and 2 RBI. Shawn Mulligan added a single. Galle and Matt Richards pitched for Gore. Gore is 3-5-1 on the season.
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