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Van Buren seeks OCRRA representative By Erin Wisneski editor@baldwinsvillemessenger.com
Restaurant Day Elden Elementary recently held a special event designed to reinforce students’ proper dining manners.. ...See page 23
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Jim Sweeting, the longtime Ranger at Foxfire Golf Course, took advantage of the good weather last Thursday and hit a few tee shots while owner Jim Noble was off getting some lunch. Please note, Jim’s hitting from the blue tees. The good weather brought brisk play over the weekend.
Van Buren officials are looking for a volunteer to serve on the Onondaga County Resource and Recovery Agency (OCRRA) Board. “We would like to find a professional person with an engineering or environmental background, if possible,” said Van Buren Supervisor Claude Sykes. “Lacking those, a person with a head for running a professional business [would be suitable].” Officials’ biggest concern is Site 31, a county landfill area on Brickyard Road in Van Buren, which is owned by OCRRA. Van Buren’s appointee would represent the town to deter use of the landfill. “[The] town’s people do not want to see the landfill ever become operational,” Sykes said. “Therefore, [we] need a presence on the OCRRA board to help insure that OCRRA remains a viable agency to negate the need to develop the landfill site for actual use, or for sale of the property to a third party for use as a landfill.” While officials are seeking a permanent appointee, the position has not been vacant. “Scott Gerharz is serving in an interim capacity until we can find a permanent person,” Sykes said. “Mr. Gerharz was told that we might have someone by March 2011 to plug in.” A public service appointment with no compensation, the position requires the candidate attend three See OCRRA, page 3
PEACE offers parent support group By Erin Wisneski editor@baldwinsvillemessenger.com
PEACE, Inc. wants to help Baldwinsville parents. Through the County West Family Resource Center (CWFRC), PEACE offers a parent support group, which meets from 11 a.m. to noon every other Friday at the center in Nobles Plaza. According to Alicia Manor, the CWFRC coordinator, the purpose of the group is to offer support, education, information regarding resources and services available, as well as fun and relaxation. “This group is necessary because most of our parents in the group are single moms, and they need all the support they can get,” Manor said. “It also gives parents a break from their daily responsibilities and
gives them something to look forward to. In addition to that, it gives parents necessary information to handle daily issues in their lives.” The group is open to PEACE clients, who decide what meeting topics should be. “We get presenters that can come in and give information about [requested topics],” Manor said. “For example, the ladies wanted to learn about makeup and have facials, so a Mary Kay consultant came in to do a class on makeup and skin care. The group all got a nice gift bag of cosmetics from her, and it was lots of fun. Also, it made the ladies feel pretty and gave them some confidence.” PEACE’s County West Family Resource Center is located at 93 Syracuse St., Suite 700, in Nobles Plaza, Baldwinsville. For more information, call 638-1051.
Parent Support Group
Food for the Parent’s Soul, a support and education group, meets from 11 a.m. to noon at the County West Family Resource Center, 93 Syracuse St., Baldwinsville on the following dates: April 22, Dangers of Drinking and Driving: Prom/Ball is quickly approaching. Learn how to keep your teens safe. The dangers of underage drinking will be discussed. Guest Speaker is Beth Hurny, LMSW, CASAC, Director of Youth & Parenting Services at Prevention Network. May 6, Extreme Couponing: RuthiesCouponChannel. blogspot.com. Learn how to save money. May 20, Stress Management: Guest speaker is Beth Hurny, LMSW, CASAC, from Prevention Network. June 3, Walk Away Your Waist: Wear your sneakers for a neighborhood jaunt and good conversation. Let’s keep moving. June 24, TBA: Summer fun and safety information will be provided.
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