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Reflections is an official publication of Radisson Community Association, Inc.

3128 Amesbury drive, Baldwinsville, nY 13027Phone: 315-635-7171 | Fax: 315-635-7182

Monday – Friday 8am-5pm

For general RCA inquiries email info@radissoncommunity.org

or visit www.radissoncommunity.org.

Radisson Community Association Mission Statement

To preserve, protect and enhance the common lands and facilities for the use and enjoyment of the RCA

Residents and Members. To promote the health, safety, welfare, education and cultural enrichment of the Residents and Members of Radisson. To ensure

compliance with the Radisson declaration of Protective Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions.

The LuauSaturday, July 16th

7pm – 11pm at the Oberon PoolFor Residents 21 and over please

Break out your hawaiian shirts and grass skirts! There will be some exciting new changes to this year’s event! The Luau will be catered with a delicious island style menu of pulled pork, tropical side dishes and AB beverages and wine. dJ services by dJ-n-s Entertainment.

Join your neighbors for a night you don’t want to miss! Tickets will be required for this event and can be purchased for $12.50 each beginning Friday, June 24th. We do expect this event will sell out quickly, so don’t delay!

REMINDERS:• The pool will be closing at 4pm for event set up.

• Rain location is at the Aspen House

• There will be no swimming during the Luau.

Tickets Required for

Catered Event

dodgeball Tournament - Pg. 3Kayak storage survey - Pg. 4Cruising the seneca – Part ii - Pg. 7

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From The Executive Director Written by Lynn Tanner, CMCA

Thank you to everyone who voted in this year’s Annual Election

of Candidates. The election results were announced at the Annual Meeting and I would like to con-gratulate our newest board member Jay Caporiccio, and current board members Sharon Hayford and Tom Dietrich. director Caporiccio has pre-viously served in this capacity and we thank him for volunteering to serve the community again. directors hayford and dietrich are completing the end of their first, two-year term and have vol-unteered their time to serve the commu-nity for a second, two-year term. This continuity is especially helpful to the Board while they continue to examine long-term issues, such as the condition of the community retention ponds, the Emerald Ash Borer and future ameni-ties for the community. I’d also like to congratulate Director Will DeSain who just completed his second, two-year term. A heartfelt thanks to him for the four years he was an RCA Board director, as well as volunteering on other committees and at recreation events.

As per the Radisson declaration, the RCA Board of directors is required to have one director from the Class C-Corporate Park Members. Ryan Brown has served as the appointed Class C director for over ten years. he recently relocated out of the area and therefore resigned from the RCA Board of directors. Anheuser-Busch, as the majority voting member of the Class C Members, recommended nick Offredi to the fill the Class C director vacancy. At the Annual Meeting, the RCA Board unanimously approved Mr. Offredi’s appointment, as per Resolution #954. The Board would like to thank Ryan for his numerous years of service to the Board and his contributions to many committees, as well as his gracious support of our community events. We welcome Nick and thank him for volunteering to serve the community, and represent the Class C Members, in this role.

Also at the Annual Meeting, Karen hovey from The Bonadio Group, RCA auditing firm, gave a presentation on the annual review of the Association that they recently completed. It was report-ed that all procedures were found to be in good order, all financial ratios are in good standing, and the

Association is in good fiscal health. in addition to the Annual Meeting,

a special Meeting was also held, having been called by the Board of directors. The purpose of the special Meeting was to amend the RCA Certificate of incorporation to bring it up to date with the nonprofit Revitalization Act by clarifying that RCA is a nonchari-table non-for-profit corporation, clarify RCA’s tax exempt status, and to make other clerical and technical corrections. We were able to meet quorum, as required, and the majority voted in favor of amending the document, as proposed. Thank you to everyone who voted.

There were special awards of rec-ognition given out during the Annual Meeting, to two very deserving resi-dents. Herb Coddington has been the chairperson of the Communications Committee for several years. The Communications Committee char-ter is to oversee the communications of the Association. Two examples of that are the community’s website and Reflections newsletter. Many years ago, the Reflections layout was done by a team of volunteers and staff mem-bers, who would type the articles, then cut & paste them on graph paper. The paper layout would then be delivered, in-person, to the printing company. We have certainly had many technological advances over the years and the RCA staff now coordinates the Reflections, the website, apartment mailers, elec-tronic communications and more.

Jeanne Coddington, prior to becoming the chairperson of the Planning & Amenities Committee, was an active member of the com-mittee. When the previous chairper-son had to vacate that position, Jeanne stepped up to lead her committee through several years of researching and implementing improvements through-out the community. They have been involved in securing sitting benches at the Kerri hornaday tot-lot, have supported continued improvements at River Park, and hosted Radisson River days events to bring more exposure to the park. however, perhaps their larg-est and most successful undertaking was that of the community survey that was conducted last year. The survey was completed by over 700 residents, who provided important feedback on what residents like most about the com-munity, which services they value most and what amenities they utilize most

often. They also provided their thoughts on where/how the community should progress in the future.

Armed with this insightful infor-mation from the residents, the Board of Directors has discussed, at great lengths, how to proceed from here. some improvements were straight for-ward and relatively easy to implement. One such item is the additional attention to Architectural standards Violations on residential properties. With an aging, and constantly growing community, additional manpower is needed for AsC approvals, property inspections and violations. Therefore, an additional part-time staff position was created to assist with that. Other improvements or suggestions from the survey are more long-term and fiscally challenging. For instance, the request for a community room where social groups (i.e. book clubs, cooking class, bridge, etc) could congregate. To research this idea further, the Board contracted with an architect who evaluated several locations for fea-sibility and cost. Of these locations, one location near the Oberon Pool was the most promising. however, the estimated expense for a facility at this location is over $225,000.

This improvement and the sur-vey results in general, lead to more in-depth discussions amongst the Board as to the long range planning for the community. For example, the decision to build a community center is not one that can be made by a com-mittee, as there are many aspects to it, such as the financial investment of it. Therefore, the Board has agreed that the decisions regarding the long range planning for the community rests in its hands. it is no longer feasible to ask a committee of volunteers, to essentially do something that they, as Board mem-bers are tasked to do.

To that end, the Board of Directors has dissolved the Planning & Amenities Committee. Also, with the tasks of the Communications Committee being efficiently han-dled by administration staff, the Communications Committee has also been dissolved. The Board pro-fusely thanks the volunteers on these committees for their service and hopes they will find another volunteer role in the community to continue to be involved. For their years of service, herb and Jeanne Coddington were recog-nized at the Annual Meeting with great thanks from the Board, staff and resi-dents in attendance. The Coddingtons were presented with a plaque that read: “Herb & Jeanne Coddington - In recogni-tion & sincere appreciation of many years of devoted service.” This plaque will be on the new bench installed at Radisson River Park this summer. Thank you Jeanne and herb!

As a reminder for residents that live on a cul-de-sac, the property located in the center of the cul-de-sac is considered RCA Common Property. Therefore, this parcel is maintained by the Association and Common Property rules apply to this area. We are receiving several complaints from residents regarding their neigh-bor’s misuse of this parcel. Yard waste cannot be placed there. Maintenance staff will only pick up yard waste from residential property. Vehicle parking on the grassy area is prohibited. We have had instances where the maintenance staff cannot mow a cul-de-sac due to a vehicle being parked on it. When this happens, they continue on to their next mowing location and that area cannot be mowed until the following week, as per the mowing rotation schedule. Last, but certainly not least, pet owners are

“Thank You Coddingtons”(Continued on Page 3)

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DATE: Wednesday, July 13, 2016 at 4:30pmRAINDATE: Thursday, July 14, 2016

LOCATION: Kerri hornaday ParkCOST: $10 per Team, due at sign upAGE GROUPS: PEEPS: 7-10 ROOKIES: 11-14 GYM CLASS HEROES: 15-18 MASTERS: 19+ older

RADISSON’S 8th

ANNUALDODGEBALL

TOURNAMENTNew: Cam’s pizza truck will be at Kerri Hornaday Park selling pizza at $3 per slice or $20 for a whole pizza!

Also new, Rookies age group! Team Roster Forms and Official Rules are on our website, in the RCA Office and at Pool Office.

• No more than 8 participants per team and minimum of 6 • Must have at least 4 Radisson residents per team

• There will be a slice of pizza and a drink provided to each player • Spots fill up fast, so get your money and team rosters in ASAP!

• Make sure to bring Sports chairs to watch all the games! • All Peeps games and early Rookies games will be played on grass

TEAM NAME: ____________________________________________________

TEAM CAPTAIN: ________________________________________________(must be resident)

Captain’s Phone: __________________________________________________

Captain’s Address: ________________________________________________

*Participants under 18 years of age must have parent/guardian signature to play. Players 18 and over must sign to agree to Waiver Agreement above.

Player Name

1.____________________________________

Player Address

_____________________________________

Player or Parent Signature

_____________________________________

asked to please be courteous to

your neighbors and pick up after your pet! For children playing in this area or residents having block parties, etc com-ing upon a “pile” is a most unwelcome surprise.

Parking on any Common Property is a Violation of the Architectural standards Guidelines and the owner of the vehicle may be issued a Violation notice. Please be advised that after July 1, the Architectural Standards Dept will begin issuing Violation Notices to vehicles found parking on the cul-de-sac.

As a reminder, if you haven’t read the details on this year’s Annual Luau, please refer to the cover of this issue! Tickets must be purchased in advance to attend this catered event. since Aspen house is our rain location, we have a limited number of tickets for

sale. Please purchase yours quickly if interested in attending.

At the direction of the Board of Directors, the Operations Committee is conducting a survey to measure residents’ interest in uti-lizing a Kayak Storage facility at the Radisson River Park. We would greatly appreciate you taking the time to answer the survey that can be found on the Members’ Only side of our com-munity website, or completing a survey form available in the RCA Office. The survey should only take a few minutes to answer. Your feedback will help direct the Committee accordingly.

Tickets for the Cruise the Seneca – Part II, on August 2, are now for sale to all interested residents. There are a limited number of tickets for sale, and we expect them to sell out quickly, as they did with our first cruise. For additional information, please see the

ticket order form on Page 7 of this issue.Our award-winning Dodgeball

Tournament is just around the cor-ner. Gather your teammates, come up with a clever name and don’t delay in registering! To ensure the games don’t go too late in the evening, we have an earlier starting time for the younger participants. Please see below for additional details. We will have com-plimentary food and drink for the par-ticipants only. however, new this year – the Cam’s Mobile Pizza Trailer will

be on-site selling pizza (by the slice or whole) and drinks to spectators, so bring the whole family and stay for dinner! As this is a family-oriented event, alcohol will not be sold and we request that you refrain from bringing alcohol with you. As with any ‘sporting event’, enthusiasm for a particular team can go too far, and unfortunately this has happened at past events. Therefore, we ask that you keep these things in mind before you head out to the dodgeball courts!

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From The Executive Director Written by Lynn Tanner, CMCA

*Waiver Agreement: i hereby give my consent for the named applicant below to participate in the dodgeball Tournament at Radisson’s Kerri hornaday Park. i further release and agree to hold harmless the Radisson Community Association, inc. (“RCA”), its employees, agents, representatives and any volunteers from any and all injury, claims, and liabilities whatsoever that might be incurred as a result of participation in said program. i further grant the RCA, its employees, agents, representatives and any volunteers or emergency medical personnel permission to provide my child/participant with emergency or medical treatment should that become necessary. i have read this document carefully, understand its terms, and voluntarily sign it, understanding its significance. I/We assume all risks associated with participation

Each player will need the following information

Spectators – Please Remember:These are kids.This is a game.

Referees are not professionally trained - And are also kids (just a little older).

Let’s keep this fun for everyone!

Each Team Roster Form will require the following information:

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The Radisson Community Association, Inc. (RCA) requires that prior to the resale or refi-nancing of an existing home in Radisson that a Certificate of Compliance (C of C) inspection be made. The purpose of the C of C is to provide all parties reasonable assurance that the property is free from any architectural standards violations of the Radisson Declaration of Protective Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions (Radisson Declaration). The C of C and a statement of the property’s annual assessment account should be requested ten (10) days prior to closing.

For property resales and/or refinance, effective January 1, 1999, the measurement of the finished area of the house must be confirmed. To allow adequate time for the staff to com-plete this requirement, the seller’s attorney must request the C of C 14 days prior to closing.

As of April 1, 2015 the fees are as follows:*A seventy ($70.00) dollar Certificate of Compliance (C of C) inspection and processing

fee is charged by the RCA to the requesting attorney or the owner of the property making such a request. Please insure that this fee is explained to the buyer and seller as well as the purpose of the inspection.

Forms to request a certificate may be obtained at www.radissoncommunity.org or by calling 315-635-7171.

Certificate of Compliance NoticeAs of October 1, 2005, the Radisson Community Association will levy an Amenities

Equalization Assessment (AEA) to the Purchaser of a Radisson Community, residential property. The purpose of the AEA shall be to expand and/or improve common areas and common amenities.

The AEA is calculated at .25% of the purchase price of the residential property. This will apply to new homes as well as existing homes and is payable at the time of clos-ing. Payments are to be made out to the Radisson Amenities Fund and be sent directly to our community office at 3128 Amesbury Drive, Baldwinsville, NY 13027.

Exemption from the fee is granted if either of the following applies: a Purchaser who has been the Owner of another Residential Lot which has served as said Purchaser’s principal residence for two consecutive years immediately preceding the purchase of the subject Residential Lot, provided said Purchaser sells the other Residential Lot within 90 days; or a Purchaser who has been a full time resident of an apartment within Radisson during the entirety of the two consecutive years immediately preced-ing the purchase of the subject Residential Lot.

Please feel free to contact the RCA Office at 635-7171 if you have any questions regarding the AEA.

Amenities Equalization Assessment Notice

Attention Kayakers!

Four years ago, the Radisson Community Association entered into a Lease Agreement with the Onondaga County sheriff's dept to enable them to use the Oberon Center as a sheriff's Mini-station. Having a mini-station located here has benefited the community greatly. sheriff’s deputies are at the facility on a regular basis to utilize the building’s office space to complete paperwork, make phone calls and submit reports. This provides the visibility of additional law enforcement in the community, as well as a quicker response time when a resident places an emergency call to 9-1-1, as they are already in Radisson. Please note: the Sheriff’s Mini-Station is unmanned. In the event of an emergency, please call 9-1-1.

At the direction of the Board of directors, the Operations Commit-tee is conducting a survey to measure residents’ interest in utilizing a Kayak storage facility at the Radisson River Park. Please take a moment to answer questions like these: What type of storage you would utilize – enclosed or open? What criteria are most important to you?

Please login to our website and use the link on the members home page to complete the survey. There are few questions, but the answers will help determine the actions of the committee.We ask that residents complete the survey no later than June 30, so we have time to implement a plan for this year, iF interest warrants.

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When: Thursday, July 7(rain date: Friday, July 8)

Time: 5pm to 7:45pmWhere: Oberon PoolCost: $2 per person

Ages: 12-16

Music, pizza, drinks, GAMES & awesome prizes!

Radisson Photo ID required for entry.Each resident may bring 1 guest.

Reminder: Pool closes at 4:00 pm to get ready for the party.

Teen Pool Party!!! Please Note:KERRI PARK WILL BE CLOSED DURING SUMMER REC HOURS

June 27th through July 29th, Kerri hornaday Memorial Park will be closed to the public Mondays-Fridays from 8:30am-12:15pm. ONLY summer Recreation staff and participants will be allowed at the park during those times. This does include the upper and lower baseball fields, the soccer field, bas-ketball courts, Kid’s Kingdom tot-lot and pavilion. We have always closed the location of the summer Recreation program to the public

for a number of reasons – safety of participants being the main concern.

We understand that this may inconvenience some of you that live near Kerri Park, but the overall safety of our participants is our main goal. Please keep in mind the Radis-son Community offers many other tot-lots and our drakes Landing Park playground located at drakes Landing and Glacier Ridge Roads will be open.

Dear Parents & Patrons;

We are very excited for the start of our summer Rec Program this year and Kate downes, summer Rec Program director, has great things in store for your children! While we strive to make your child’s time at summer Rec fun and exciting, noth-ing is more important to us than the safety of your child/children.

To that end, annually, all of our summer Rec Counselors are certi-fied in CPR and First Aid Training.

in addition, our counselors will par-ticipate in a Youth safety Training Program, put on by the Onondaga County sheriff’s department. This training will help staff to identify signs of abuse, predatory behavior in adults and how to respond in an emergency.

Additionally, one of the ways that we ensure the safety of your children is to close the lower section of Kerri hornaday Park (including the tot-lot) during the hours of summer Rec. Although it may be an incon-

venience to some, it is imperative that there be no accessibility to our program and its participants. This also includes parents and grand-parents. While we understand your desire to stay close-by and watch your little one(s) having fun, if we allow one parent, we need to allow them all. it also makes it difficult for a counselor to differentiate between a “safe adult” and one that could mean harm to one of our camp attendees. Therefore, no exceptions will be made.

Our Program director will ask any unapproved guest to vacate the premises.

We are taking actions, which are within our control, to keep your child’s time at summer Rec fun, as well as safe. if you have any concerns or questions at any time during the program, please do not hesitate to contact me.

sincerely,Lynn M. TannerExecutive director

SUMMER REC WEEKS 1 & 2Monday, June 27, 2016 through Friday, July 8, 2016

For Further Information and Cancellations, check our website, www.radissoncommunity.org

WELCOME TO REC!

Let’s meet the counselors and learn

the rules of REC!

Remember to bring water and a snack!

Monday, June 27 Tuesday, June 28 Wednesday, June 29 Thursday, June 30 Friday, July 1

Monday, July 4 Tuesday, July 5 Wednesday, July 6 Thursday, July 7 Friday, July 8

FOURTH OF JULY

it’s 4th of July! Wear red, white and blue with the counselors! hang out and make American

themed arts and crafts.

SPORTS AND JERSEY DAY

Want to support your favorite team? Today’s the day! Wear your favorite team’s

jersey, hat, shoes, or even socks!

BASKETBALL DAY

do you think you are a Basketball All-star? Put your talent to the test at a game of

knockout or a game of pick-up!

HAT DAY

Wear the coolest, warmest, or funniest hat you own!

Can you guess who this hat belongs to?

ZOO TO YOU!

The Zoo is visiting Rec!

Be prepared to see some cool Animals!

EARTH BALL DAY

REC has a variety of kickballs, wiffle balls, and soccer balls.

But today we present our most prized possession: the EARTh

BALL!

HALLOWEEN DAY

halloween in July? You betcha! Wear a halloween costume to

REC today! Be mindful of how

hot it can be!

COLORING CONTEST

Get ready to color a cool drawing! 3 winners will be given prizes from each age

group!

WATER DAY

it’s time to break out the slip’n’slide and water buckets

for our favorite water games!

Footwear must be worn!

That means no bare feet.

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At the June tast-ing attendees sam-pled ten wines for summer. Rosemont Traminer Riesling, Greg norman

Cabernet/Merlot and MdY Tempranillo/syrah. There was a guest speaker, food from Tabatha’s Family Tree Restaurant and sardo’s Pizza.

Pet Partners of syracuse benefit-ed from this month’s 50-50-charity raffle. susan Pedrosa, Co-President of Pet Partners, spoke about the group of volunteers who, with their pets, interact with people in hospitals, nursing homes, schools, etc. promoting the health benefits of the human-animal bond. Go to www.petpartnersofsyracuse.org for more information on the charity.

The Cirque d’Vin Wine Club is taking the summer off and will resume tastings on september 9, 2016.

For additional information, ques-tions, to receive monthly email noti-fications or schedule a 50-50 raffle for your charity, email CirquedVin@aol.com or call Mary Mulligan at 315-635-3413 or Mike Broski at 315-468-5408.

Cirque d’Vin Wine Club

Tickets on Sale Now!Radisson Special Event

“Cruise the Seneca River” part IITuesday, August 2nd 2016 aboard the Emita II

Boarding time 5:45 pm Departure 6:00 pm Approximate return 8:00pm

Resident/ Corp Park Employees name(s):____________________________________________

Address ______________________________________________________________________

Email:________________________________________________________________________

Phone: _______________________________________________________________________

non- Resident(s): ______________________________________________________________

Address:______________________________________________________________________

Email: ________________________________________________________________________

Phone:_______________________________________________________________________

discounted tickets are available to Radisson residents: Adults $10/ Children (12 & under) $5

Tickets are available for non-residents: Adults $20/ Children (12 & under) $15

As we expect this event to fill up quickly, please don’t delay signing up!

Please print and complete the bottom of this form and return to the RCA office with cash or a check made payable to RCA.

if you have any questions, please call Jeanine at 635-7171 or email recreation@radissoncommunity.org

We are pleased to announce that we have contracted with Mid-Lakes navigation to reserve another date to cruise the seneca River. On this sailing, we will be boarding at dutchman’s Landing, passing through the Baldwinsville locks and returning to dutchman’s Landing. This route will be different from the route we sailed on June 4th. Come join other Radisson residents in viewing Baldwinsville from the river as we enjoy conversation and fun! You may bring a sandwich or snack, and non-alcoholic beverages on board, if you wish. Please note that Mid-Lakes navigation does not allow patrons to bring alcohol on board, however, there is a full cash bar available on the ship.

Summer Fun for KidsSwim Lessons

Sessions II & III have plenty of space

available! Sign up at any time for these

sessions. Learning to swim is an important

part of summer safety.

GolfLearn fundamentals

of the game and golf etiquette from PGA Instructors at

Radisson Greens. Plus stay and play with an

adult. Details at rfgolfpro@gmail.com.

Summer RECKids enjoy 5 weeks of games, sports, crafts and friends with their favorite counselors!

We always have room for more – you can

still sign up!

Tennis LessonsInstructors from

Gold’s Gym come right to our Carpenter Road courts to teach

kids ages 5-15. Tennis is a great summer activity!

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Rep. John Katko Presents Long Overdue Prisoner Of War Medal To Syracuse WWII Veteran

72 Years after Taken Prisoner of War, Fay C. Bailey Awarded Medal DueNews From U.S. Rep. John Katko

SYRACUSE, NY – in a ceremony held this morn-ing, U.S. Rep. John Katko (nY-24) presented a long overdue Prisoner of War (POW) Medal to Mr. Fay C. Bailey, a 94 year-old World War ii veteran taken prisoner in 1944 while serving as a second Lieutenant Pilot in the united states Army Air Forces. Representatives from the 174th Attack Wing at hancock Air national Guard Base joined Rep. Katko for the presentation.

Mr. Bailey left his studies in Mechanical Engineering at Clarkson university in 1942 to enlist in the armed forces. Two years later, while stationed in southern italy, Mr. Bailey was flying

as a substitute pilot on a B-24 bomber when and his crew were shot down by German soldiers. he was held captive as a Prisoner of War for nine months, until April 1945.

in december 1990, Mr. Bailey was informed by the secretary of the Air Force that he had been awarded the Prisoner of War Medal. however, he never physically received the award. Around Veterans day 2015, Mr. Bailey saw local news coverage of veterans being awarded medals they were owed. This prompted him to contact Representative Katko, who was able to secure the medal owed to Mr. Bailey from the department of the Air Force.

“Mr. Bailey selflessly served our country and made incredible sacrifices to ensure that our freedoms remained protected,” said Representative John Katko. “At a young age, he joined our nation’s Armed services and faced the most unimaginable circumstances as a Prisoner of War. he is truly deserving of this recognition, and it is my distinct honor to present Mr. Bailey with this medal today.”

Following WWii, Mr. Bailey com-pleted his studies at Clarkson university in Mechanical Engineering. he and his wife, Rita Taylor, reside in the Town of Onondaga.

The Prisoner of War Medal was cre-

ated by Congress and signed into law by President Ronald Reagan in 1985. it is authorized for any person who, while serving in any capacity within the united states Armed Forces, was held as a Prisoner of War after April 5, 1917.

Congressman John Katko repre-sents the 24th Congressional district of new York, which includes all of Onondaga, Cayuga, and Wayne Counties and the western portion of Oswego County. For more information, please visit https://katko.house.gov or www.facebook.com/RepJohnKatko.

On Your Mark, Get Set…Read!2016 New York State Senate Summer Reading Program

A Column by Senator John A. DeFrancisco

summer reading is a great way to help children stay sharp and focused for the new school year. it also can be a very fun and reward-

ing activity!That’s why i am once again sponsoring the new York

state senate summer Reading Program to encourage summer learning. The state senate, in partnership with the new York state Library, offers this convenient online program, so families may enjoy the rewards of reading together. This year’s summer reading theme is “On Your Mark, Get set…Read!”

To register your child for the 2016 new York state senate summer Reading Program, please visit my web-site at www.defrancisco.nysenate.gov. Once your child is registered, he or she may select at least three books, which can be found at your local library, and then track his or her reading progress through an online journal.

You can also use this tool to find suggestions on the most popular books among other children of the same grade.

Once the online journal is complete, i will mail your child a special new York state senate Certificate of Recognition for his or her reading accomplishments. it’s a great incentive to encourage kids to keep reading and learning throughout the long summer months.

According to new York state Library officials, more than one million school-age children from across our state participated in last year’s summer reading program. i am hope-ful that increased attention to the benefits of consistent reading will result in even more participation this summer.

i hope you will join me for the 2016 new York state senate summer Reading Program because when you open a book, you open up a world of possibilities!

State Senate Passes Bill That Would Require the Examination of Tinted or Shaded Windows During Annual Vehicle Inspections

A Column by NYS Senate Deputy Majority Leader John A. DeFrancisco

senator John A. deFrancisco (R-i-C, syracuse)

today announced that the state senate gave final passage to his bill (s6034-A), which would require the examination of tinted or shaded windows during annual motor vehicle inspections.

“Many new Yorkers are violating the law by driving vehicles with tinted win-

dows that exceed current regulations,” said senator deFrancisco. “We need to start taking a proactive approach to resolving this problem.”

This bill would require that tinted glass be one of the mandatory items assessed during annual motor vehicle inspections, in order to ensure that cur-rent laws are being followed. if a vehicle window is composed of, covered by, or

treated with any material that has a light transmittance of less than 70%, then that vehicle would not pass the new York state safety inspection.

“improving the safety on our roads is the driving factor behind this bill. dark tinted glass on cars can inhibit driv-ers from making necessary eye contact with pedestrians and other drivers. it can also place law enforcement officers

in jeopardy when making traffic stops or conducting investigations because they cannot see what activity is occur-ring in the vehicle,” concluded senator deFrancisco.

The bill will now be sent to the office of Governor Cuomo for his review.

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KEVIN’S LAWN SERVICE

• Mowing, Spring/Fall Cleanups

• Mulch• Fertilizer

Reasonable Rates and 25 Years Experience

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Ops Meeting12:00 at RCA Office REC Committee Meeting

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RCA Office Closed

Town Board Meeting7:00pm at TOL Offices

ASC Meeting6:30pm at RCA Office

White crib, “baby italia”, excellent condition, only used 2 months, paid over $300, will sell for $150! Kimball piano, bicentennial special edition, $300. Call Karen 757-719-4888.

Two 8 x 11 rugs, one Oriental and one Area Rug, in excellent condition. $60 each or both for $100. Call 303-5555.

Beige floral sofa and chair-and-a-half, living room/den set. Excellent condition. Call to see 720-6851.

Print cartridges for hP Printer: cartridge #61 - one Black, one tricolor, new in original package, half price, $25. Call 303-5595.

dish 500 satellite system receiver, dish remote, $50. Call 638-4019.

Gevalia 12 cup coffee maker with glass carafe. Black, model G70 CM500, new in original box, originally $100, asking $50. Chef’s design heavy hand cast aluminum, dome covered, oval roaster, inside mea-surements 12”x16”x6”deep. never used, originally $120, asking $60. Call 635-5923.

Miniature dachshund puppies for sale. smooth haired. 7 weeks old. CKC registered. have been dewormed and have had all shots. Many coats to choose from. $700 Call/text Karen 380-1967.

Looking for a college student (preferably female) to drive my girls to their summer activities. Clean driv-ing record is a must. handsome pay and gas money. Call at 315-430-3175.

Family looking for a home to rent in Radisson. Would prefer at least 3 bedrooms and 2 baths. Con-tact Pete: 315-952-5011.

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PET siTTER: Can live in if you go away. i live in Radisson and care about animals. Credit cards accepted. Can pet sit as often as you need. Will also babysit human kids and do tutoring. Reliable transportation. Call 570-9354.

Js Contracting. heating and cooling installations and services. serving CnY for over 20 years. instal-lations of single and dual strange furnaces. ductless and split AC units. hot water tanks, including tank-less. Call now for cost cutting solutions. Located locally 955-3494.

distinguished Landscapes: improving your home’s value and appearance. We offer spring clean-ups, mowing, mulching, pruning, planting, edging, tree removal, drainage and paver construction. Extensive background and education allows us to work with all budgets. Call Joe 254-7132 or www.distinguished-landscapes.com.

hOME REPAiRs! 30+ years remodeling and construction experience in carpentry, plumbing, electrical and painting. References, insured, prompt and reliable, A+ BBB rating. Call MiKE ROEMER at 315-447-5834.

Summer REC, Swim Lessons &

Water Aerobics begin

Welcome to the Neighborhood

David Fogarty & Barbara

Collingwood8620 Wrenwood Circle

David Giocondo6268 Mourning dove

Denise Karsten3070 Amberlea LaneJillian & Roberto

Salomone1986 Esprit Glade

Luau7:00pm at Oberon PoolASC Meeting

6:30pm at RCA Office

Swim Session II begins

Dodgeball Tournament 4:30pm at Kerri Park

Trash & Yard Waste pickup delayed 1 day

Teen Pool Party5:00pm at Oberon Pool