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0 A Wednesday, November 27, 2002 4B Press Sun-Bulletin Judg issues gag order Watershed I CONTINUED FROM IB The EPA gave its blessing to a negotiated alternative first pro-I posed nearly a year ago by New i York City that would continue a long-term plan focusing on guard- for p9s murder tria op ship; a partnership not only between the EPA and the city, but between the city and all the communities in upstate New York whose water sources feed into the cily's reservoir system," said Jane M. Kenny, EPA regional administrator. She spoke Tuesday during a meeting in Ulster County. "This agreement truly helps everyone, those who live and work in the city and those upstate who benefit from a cleaner environment," Kenny said. 'The Margaretville-based Calskill Watershed Corp.

is a nonprofit agency that oversees many of the projects specified in the cily's plan. The group's executive director, Alan Rosa, said the new agreement provides funding for a host of programs, including economic "The waiver assures that both programs and projects undertaken in the past five years ill continue," Rosa said. However, the city also is obligated to continue drafting plans for a water filtration plant as a fallback position, should the LPA ultimately order its construction. The latest EPA waiver calls for continued repairs to malfunctioning septic systems 300 a year that could pose a threat to nearby reservoirs. 'Two new sewage treatment plants also are proposed for Phoenicia and Prattsv ille.aud there are new wastewater management plons for five other communities, officials said.

e-mail: ket, a Long Island attorney who shares Kopp's anti-abortion views. A veteran Buffalo attorney, John Elmore, whose father was seriously wounded by a sniper at a high school in 1974, has now joined the defense team as Kopp's local counsel. Elmore recently defended a Buffalo man who pleaded guilty to felony abortion and assault after beating up his pregnant girlfriend to induce an abortion. He declined to discuss his personal history or his views on abortion, said a colleague, Jonathan Lee. Elmore's father wasone of 14 people shot by Anthony Barbaro, a sniper who fired from the top floor of a high school in Olean in southwestern New York in December 1 994.

Three people were killed. Herbert Elmore, Olean's first black firefighter, survived a bullet wound in the head but had to retire with a disability pension. rcmcBihcrs ing against pollution in and around the upstate reservoirs. The city's alternative plan carries a $1 billion price tag, designed to satisfy strict federal environmental regulations. It allows the city to avoid constructing a monumental water filtration system estimated to cost $6 billion, EPA spokeswoman Nina Mabib Spencer said.

"Today's action is only possible because of a remarkable partner 'A3 1 hi xf Asocimed Press BUFFALO A judge who will preside over an anti-abortion militant's murder trial issued a gag order Tuesday to restrain him from discussing his defense strategy in public. lnjailhouse interviews this month, James Kopp admitted shooting Dr. Bamett Slepian, an obstetrician who performed abortions, but said he only meant to wound him. Slepian was killed by a sniper while heating soup in his kitchen in the Buffalo suburb of Amherst in 1998. Judge Michael D'Amieo ordered Kopp and his attorneys, as well as prosecutors, to refrain from discussing evidence or testimony before the trial, tentatively set for February.

Prosecutor Frank Clark requested the order, arguing that widespread publicity might taint the jury pool. "We were starting to get concerned that there was so much information being spread out that people were going to start making up their minds based on what they read or saw than what they would hear in a courtroom," the Erie County district attorney said. "In our opinion it was time to ratchet it down." Kopp, he added, "is covered by the order as much as anybody else." "Atomic Dog" in anti-abortion circles, told ite Buffalo News that he shot Slepian because of outrage over abortions. He said he was "horrified" hen he favorite line from a ISUHipMcy BogarJ movie And dozens of fishing llOlCS But he doesn't remember where he Castle Gardens Independent and Enriched Living programs, Licensed Home Care Agency, and Special Needs Residence for Alzheimer's disease and dementia can give you peace oj mind knowing that your loved one is safe. pecial Nrfil Community Senior Li ing and Obituaries daily at pressconnects.com and archived into later learned that the bullet glanced off a bone and caused internal injuries that killed the doctor.

The bullet took a crazy ricochet, and that's what killed him," he told the newspaper. "One of my goals was to keep Dr. Slepian alive and I failed at that goal." Kopp became one of the FBI's most-wanted fugitives iind was cap-luted in France in 2001 Me pleaded innocent to a state charge of second-degree murder and a federal count of interfering with the right to an abortion. Mis admission and his anti-abortion views are expected to be the basis of his defense. If convicted of murder, Kopp could get 25 years to life in prison.

Last month, the county judge permitted Kopp to substitute lawyer Paul Cambria who had pledged not to turn the trial into a forum lor the abortion debate, for Bruce Bar- Antoinette Wilson Pool of Binghamton Antoinette Wilson Pool, passed away on Monday, November 25, 2002 after several years of coping with Alzheimer's, arthritis and cancer. She was born on June 24. 1903 in Niagara County. N.Y. and lived there most of her life before becomine a resident of Broome County in i990.

"Nettie" was predeceased by her husband, Geoige E. Pool; and three brothers. Adelbert, Fletcher and Homer Wilson. She is survived by her daughter, Audrey and husband Bryant Hudson, who recently relocated from Binghamton to Lorton. and her daughter, Ruth, Midland, six grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren: two sisters, Elsie Merrell and Eima Costello: and several nieces and nephews in Niagara County, N.Y.; a sister-in-law, Sidney Wilson and her two sons and grandchildren, Smithfield.

N.C. Nettie was employed as an executive secretary for several years before assisting her husband in the operation of a neighborhood grocery store on Pine Lockport. She later was employed as a secretary for Dr. John Crosby of Lockport. She was an active member of the Lockport Alliance Church, especially in Mission activities and always a good neighbor.

Elizabeth Church Manor was home for Nettie for almost 1 1 years. The family is deeply grateful for the care and compassion given by the staff, the Chaplains and her physician. Dr. De-clan O'Rlordan. There will be a private memorial service and family gathering at a later date in Northern Virginia.

Interment will be at While Chapel Memorial Park in North Tonawanda, N.Y. Memorial gifts may be made to the United Methodist Homes Chaplains Fund, 1605 Davis Endwell, N.Y. 13760, or the Lockport Alliance Church, 555 Davison Lockport, N.Y. 14094. Arrangements are by the Barber Memorial Home.

Johnson Citv. 1 Dr. Charles S. Ness of Vestal Dr. Charles S.

Ness, 78, died Saturday, November 23, 2002 at the Susquehanna Nursing Center. He was predeceased by his-daughter, Marsha Ness Canzoncri. He is survived by his wife, Gail B. Ness, Vestal; his daughter and son-in-law, Patricia N. and Gary R.

Ingraham. Endicott; his sons and daughters-in-law, Charles B. and Patty P. Ness, Liverpool, Thomas S. and Linda M.

Ness. Camillus; and seven grandchildren, Timothy M. Graham, T. Kyle Graham, C. Brian Ness, Jennifer Ness.

Miranda L. Ness, C.J. Ness and Collin Ness. He was a physician in the area for many years. Memorial services will be held on Saturday at 1 1 a.m.

at the Barber Memorial Home, 428 Main Johnson City, with the Very Rev. M. Anthony Seel Rector of St. Andrews Episcopal Church of Vestal, officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the charity of your choice.

hi flrsl Car JloliJo 1715 Castle Gardens Road Vestal, New York 13850 (607) 748-5700 www.thchearth.net a searchable database. Gladys A. Fitzgerald of Endicott Funeral services for Gladys A. Fitzgerald will be held on Wednesday. 9:30 a.m., from the Allen Memorial Home.

511-513 East Main Endicott. followed by a Funeral Mass at Our Lady of Good Counsel ChurcA at 10 a.m. Burial will in St. Francis X.ivior Cemetery. p-j, of sympathy in her memory may be made to Meais on Whecis.

705 VVest Main Endicott. N.Y. 13760. Card of Thanks The F'iiinilv of Elliott J. Taylor Wishes to thank all the dear people in our community ho have surrounded ns with love, and given us strength through cards, calls, prayers, and other kindnesses.

Your support in our time of need will never be forgotten. In Memorial In Loving Memory of George V. Kretziner It's been 7 years since we lost you into the Arms of the Lord. You remain in our hearts forever. Your wile.

Charlotte Kietmer family In Loin Memory of Paul Pingarelli 112719 to 112790 Happy 83rd Birthday I thought of you with Love today, but that is nothing new. I thought about you yesterday, and days before that too. I think of you in silence, I often speak your name, now all 1 have are memories, your picture in a frame. Your memory is my keepsake, with which I'll never part. God has you in his keeping.

I have you in my heart. Your Loving Wife Bettv" In Loving Memory Of I-iston (ireiner To all who honored his passim? into life. November 26. 2000." We remember with crateful Wife, Elynor and children. Linda, wayne.

jutia, Muriel and hnih. Thank Yon. In Loving Memory of 1 leu rv Maika Who passed away one year ago today, November 27, 2001. We love and miss you. You will always be remembered.

i our wite and lannly. Ncddv, Ron and Don. The Obituaries, In Memoriams and Cards of Thanks that appear here are paid announcements. The list of deaths that appears elsewhere in this section, is provided free of charge. Obituary Department: 798-1104.

HOURS: Monday-Friday Saturday Sunday Holidays Ojyerhurst (Temetery Mausoleum Incentives 4 's. still available through XT I fNOveiuocr Obituaries are posted Jerome F. Backus of Owego, N.Y. Jerome F. Backus, 25, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, November 23.

2002. He is survived by his father and stepmother, George Sr. and April Backus; mother. Dawn Howe; threi brothers. Georae Jr.

and Tamniv Back us. Matthew Backus and Antonio Cappjlupo; three sister-, Lisa and Gene Shoemaker, Britiney and Ja'Tona Backus; seven nieces and nephews; grandfather: and several aunts, uncles and cousins. Funeral services will he held on Friday, II a.m., at Wm. R. Chase Son Funeral Home, 44 Exchange Binghamton with Elder William Shoch officiating.

Burial will be in Spring Forest Ccmeterv. Friends mav call at the funeral home on Friday from 10 a.m. until the lime ol service. He is greatly loved and will be deeply missed. JPHOVIOSR Wm Chase Son Funeral Dinxtors 44 Exchange St, Binghamton, NY 13901 7244867 Mary Ann D'Amigo of Johnson City Mary Ann D'Amigo, 68, of Johnson City, went to be with the Lord in the presence of her family on Sunday, November 24, 2002 at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital.

She was predeceased by her parents, Anthony and Lottie Sobiech; and her brother. Peter So-biech. She is survived by her devoted husband of 46 years, Michael J. D'Amigo; and her five Angels, two sons and a daughter-in-law, Michael A. D'Amigo, Peter John and Gina D'Amigo, all of Johnson City; three daughters and sons-in-law, Maria J.

and Glenn Melver, Endicott, Elizabeth and Thomas Macek, Maine, Theresa and Ronald Buckley, 15 grandchildren, Peter Michael, Jerry Vincent, Griffin, Sierra, Joseph, Veronica, Thomas, Jacinta, Dominic, Francisco, Joachim, Malachi, Ryan, Breanna and Kayla; four brothers and sisters-in-law, Tony and Jan Sobiech, Stanley and Donna Sobiech, Emit and LaVon Sobiech, John and Nancy Sobiech: three sisters-in-law and a brother-in-law. Mary Stcnto. Julia D'Amigo, Lillian and Nick Roma, Santina Frederick; numerous nephews, nieces, cousins and special friends. Mary Ann was a member of St. Stanislaus Kostka Church, Binghamton, N.Y.

The family wishes to thank Lourdes Hospital, Lourdes Home Care, especially Helen Lee and Becky, also to Dr. Stephen Paushter and staff, and to Dr. Lloyd Suter and staff for their excellent care given to Mary Ann. A funeral service will be held at 9 a.m., Friday. November 29, 2002 at the Laskowski Funeral Home and at 9:30 a.m.

at St. Stanislaus Kostka Chureh where a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by Rev. John E. Mikala-junas. Burial will be in St.

Stanislaus Kostka Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the Laskowski Funeral Home on WEDNESDAY, November 27, 2002 from 5 to 8 p.m. It is the wish of the family that memorial contributions in Mary7 Ann's name be made to the Building Fund of St. Stanislaus Kostka Church. Arrangements and Services by: Laskowski Funeral Home 367 PROSPECT ST.

1INGHAMI0N, NY 1305 7974127 Bemice M. Soule of Berkshire A funeral service and a celebration of Bernice M. Soule's life will be held at 2 p.m. on Wednesday from the Mac-Pherson Funeral Home, 5 Whig Newark Valley. Rev.

James T. Willard, Pastor of the Congregational Church, Berkshire, will ollieiate. Interment will follow iii Fvei green Cemetery. Berkshire The family will icccive then friends on Wednesday from I to 2 p.m. at MacPherson Funeral Home.

Expres sions of sympathy may be directed to the Berkshire Emergency Squad, or the American Heart Association in loving memory of Bernice M. Soule. C. Hi-rrick Johnson of Binghamton C. Merrick Johnson, 93, of Binghamton, went home to be ith the Lord.

Monday afternoon, November 25, 2002 at the Susquehanna Nursing Center. He is survived by his children. Charles and Margaret Johnson. Binghamton. Sally and Thomas Parisol, Castle Creek, Craig and Lee Johnson, Brentwood, two grandchildren, Rochelle Fuller, John Weber.

He was a member of Tabernacle United Methodist Church, Binghamton, a retired Public Accountant and a member of National Society of Accountants. The family wishes to thank the nurses and staff at the Susquehanna Nursing Center. Memorial services will be held at the J.A. McCormack Sons Funeral Home. 141 Main Binghamton, Friday, at I p.m.

with Pastor George DiFulvio officiating. The family will receive friends at the McCormack Funeral Home, Friday, from 12 noon until service time at 1 p.m. Ralph E. Hayes of Binghamton Ralph E. Hayes.

55, of Binghamton, died Sunday, November 24, 2002 at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital. He was predeceased by his parents, Leon and Edna Hayes. He is survived by his wife of 32 years, Barbara; a daughter and son-in-law, Cindy and Charles Holies, Windsor; three sons, Christopher Hayes and Tammy Rice, Shawn Hayes and Chad Hayes, all of Binghamton; six grandchildren. Zachary, Andrew, Kelsi. Damian, Nyasia and Cheyenne: five sisters and four brothers-in-law, Betty and James Keel, Alaska, Ruth and Richard Miller, Binghamton, Judy Hayes, Binghamton.

Linda and Bruce Wimer, Susan and Kevin Taylor, Binghamton; four brothers and sisters-in-law, Richard and Joanne Hayes, Robert and Bernice Hayes. Harold and Maryannc Hayes, Conklin, Kenneth and Sue Hayes. Kirkwood; a brother-in-law, Larry Parsons, Binghamton; two uncles, Wilbur and Ralph Smith, both of his mother-in-law and father-in-law, Ethel and Don Brooks, Binghamton; several nieces, nephews, cousins and many special friends. He recently retired from the City of Binghamton with 35 years of service. A funeral service will be held Saturday at 1 1 a.m.

at the Thomas J. Shea Funeral Home. 137 Robinson Binghamton. Burial will be in Chenango Valley Cemetery. are invited to call Friday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m.

at Ihe funeral home. Those ishing may consider contributions in his memory to the Hospice Program, or the Oncology Program at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital. 169 Riverside Binghamton, N.Y. 13905. Leonard 15.

Dopko of Conklin, N.Y. Funeral services for Leonard B. Dopko, will be held Wednesday at 8:30 a.m. from Savage Funeral Home, 338-344 Conklin Avenue, Binghamton. N.Y.

and followed by a Funeral Mass at 9:00 a.m. at St. Andrews Church. 356 Conklin Ave. with the Rev.

Michael Meagher, officiating. Committal will follow at CaKaiy Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Leonard's memory of Lourdes Hospice, 169 Riverside Drive, Bing-hamton, N.Y. 13905. umily Serving Families 607.724.1415 Glenn T.

YVadopian of llrackney. Pa. Glenn T. Wadopian, 54, passed away on Sunday, November 24, 2002 at his home. He was predeceased by his father, Alexander Wadopian.

He is survived by one son, Glenn A. Wadopian, Brackney: two daughters, Mirella M. Wadopian, Rome, Frances A. Wadopian, Binghamton: his mother, Mildred Wadopian. Marietta, one sister, Alyce Stewart, Marietta.

two brothers and sisters-in-law. Daniel and Susan Wadopian. Melbourne, Mark and Nancy Wadopian, Manlius, N.Y.; also by three nieces and two nephews. Mr. Wadopian graduated from Rome Free Academy, Rome.

N.Y. in 1966 and from SL'NY Binghamton in 1971. He was a Vietnam War veteran serving with the US Navy on the Newport News, CA. 148. A memorial service will be held at a later date.

Anthony Sarantopoulos of Binghamton Anthony Sarantopoulos, 70, of Binghamton, died unexpectedly Tuesday afternoon. November 19, 2002. He was predeceased by his parents, James and Bessie Sarantopoulos. lie is survived by his wife of 47 years, Frances Monsipapa Sarantopoulos, Binghamton; his daughter and son-in-law, Maria Saraniopoulos-Harp and Rodney Harp. Montclair.

N.J.: his loving granddaughters, Londyn and Sydney Harp; his brothers, Peter and Geraldine Sarantopoulos, Burdonia. William and Vivian Sarantopoulos. Selkerk, George Sarantopoulos, Binghamton; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Frank and Irene Monsipapa, Grace Groosman, The Villages, Lena Smith, Ft. Lauderdale, several nieces and nephews; and his beloved dog. He was a member of St.

James Church, Johnson City, and veteran of the Korean War where he received a letter of commendation. He retired from the New York State Department of Transportation after 23 years of service and a member of American Legion Post 80. You wiil be truly missed by your family and we know you are playing cards with St. Anthony, Grandma Falcone and Uncle Frank. Funeral services will be held at the J.A.

McCormack Sons Funeral Home, 141 Main Binahumton, Friday, November 29, 9:30 a.m. and at 10 a.m., at St. James Church, where a Funeral Mass will be offered. Burial will be in Vestal Hills Memorial Park. The family will receive friends at the McCormack Funeral Home Yednes-day, from 5 to 7 p.m.

Expressions of svmpaihv may be made to St. James Church Memorial Fund. 155 Main Johnson City. N.Y. 13790.

George Bozzo of Montrose, Pa-George Boz.o 68, of Montrose, passed away at his home unexpectedly on Monday. November 25, 2002. He was born in Siaten Island, N.Y. to the late George and Amanda (Brooke) Bozo Sr. His wife of 45 years.

Irene R. Bozo. survives. Gcorie worked as the Head Electrician at Hopi tai for 20 yeais. ile was member of the Holy Name of Mary Church, and was very devoted to his religion.

He was a loving husband, dad and grandfa ther. George was an all around wonder fill man. He is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, George III and Tess Boz.o, N.C; two daughters and sons-in-law, Sharon and George Rogers II Kingsley, Carlene and James Henry, Montrose. brother and sister-in-law, Kenneth and Kathleen Bozo, Montrose, two sisters and brothers-in-law, Betty and Robert Young, Accord, N.Y., Eleanor and Kenneth, Porch, five granddaughters; one grandson; many nieces, nephews and cousins. A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 1 1 a.m., Saturday, November 30, 21)02 at the Holy Name of Mary Church, Montrose.

Pa. with Father James R. Nash officiating. Friends may call on the family at the Daniel K. Regan Funeral Home from 9:30 to 10:45 a.m.

before the service. Interment will be in the Holy Name of Mary Cemetery, Montrose, Pa. Dona-lions in George's name can be made to the Holy Name of Mary Social Concerns Fund. 60 S. Main Montrose, Pa.

18801. Regina Petran Sniolinsky of Binghamton Regina Petran Sniolinsky, 90, of Binchamton, died Tuesday morning, November 26, 2002, at River Mede Nursing Center. She was predeceased by her parents; a son, William Sniolinsky and a son-in-law, Edward Michalek and several brothers and sisters. Regina is survived by her husband of 70 years, William Sniolinsky Binghamton; her Mary Ann Michalek, Binghamton; daughter-in-law, Mary Ann Sniolinsky, Endicott, Robert and Diane Smolinsky, Johnson City, David and Susan Smolinsky, Douglassville, Mark and Dianne Sniolinsky. Endicott; his grandchildren, Michelle Michalek, Edward and Kelly Michalek III, William and Chris Sniolinsky, Michael and Karen Smolinsky, Regina and John Mars, Robert Smolinsky II.

Paul Smolinsky, Rachel Smolinsky, Stephanie Smolinsky, Scott, Eric and Daniel Smolinsky; a great-grandson, William Sniolinsky IV; two sisteis, Bobbie lannon, Margaret Stolarcyk, both of Binghamton; several nieces and nephews. She was a lifelong member of Ss. Cyril and Methodius Chureh, Binghamton, a member of the Altar-Rosary Society and a retired employee of the Endicott- Johnson -and was an avid bingo player. Ihe lannly wishes to thank the staff and nurses at River Mede for their care and concern. Funeral services will be held at the J.A.

McCormack Sons Funeral Home, 141 Main Binghamton, Saturday, at 9 a.m. and at at Ss. Cyril and Methodius Church, where a Funeral Mass will be offered. Burial will be in Slovak Catholic Cemetery. The family will receive Inends at the McCormack Funeral Home, Friday, from 4 to 7 p.m.

Expressions of sympathy in memory of Regina may be made to St. Cvril's Church Building Fund. 148 Clinton Binghamton, N.Y. 13905..