The Post-Standard (Syracuse, NY) back issues from December 2007:
MICHALET.(Obit)(Obituary)
Dec 01, 2007 ... Harry S. Michalet November 28, 2007 Harry S. Michalet, 47, of Baldwinsville, died Wednesday November 28, 2007. He worked for Galaxy Manufacturing in Liverpool for many years and was a Marine Corps veteran. Surviving are his wife, Sandra, and stepson, Anthony Ramaglino, both of ...
STANIEC.(Obit)(Obituary)
Dec 01, 2007 ... Ann Samasuck Staniec November 28, 2007 Ann Samasuck Staniec, 83, of Kirkville, NY, died at home. Ann was born in Syracuse and attended Syracuse schools. She was a homemaker. She was predeceased by her parents, Samuel and Anna Samasuck; husband of 52 years, John ...
NEEPER.(Obit)(Obituary)
Dec 01, 2007 ... Blaine R. Neeper November 28, 2007 Blaine R. Neeper, 69, of Syracuse, passed away Wednesday, November 28, 2007. He is survived by his wife of 37 years, Barbara (Clark) Neeper; his mother, Mildred Neeper; two ...
NEVES.(Obit)(Obituary)
Dec 01, 2007 ... Emilia G. Neves November 29, 2007 Emilia G. Neves, 81, of Camillus, died Thursday at home. Born and raised in Portugal, she moved to Camillus in 1962. Emilia was a communicant of St. Joseph's Church. Her brother, Manuel Neves, died in 1997. Surviving are her sister-in-law, Maria ...
WALSH.(Obit)(Obituary)
Dec 01, 2007 ... John J. Walsh November 28, 2007 John J. Walsh, 78, of Howlett Hill, died Wednesday at Community General Hospital. A lifetime resident of the Syracuse area, John attended Cathedral High School. He was employed for over 40 years with Niagara Mohawk Power Corp., retiring in 1993 ....
KENYON.(Obit)(Obituary)
Dec 01, 2007 ... Richard B. Kenyon November 29, 2007 Richard B. Kenyon, 89, of West Monroe, died Thursday, November 29, 2007, at Sunrise Nursing Home in Oswego. He was born and lived in the Adams Center area until moving to West Monroe six years ago. Richard retired as a janitorial ...
GABRIELSON.(Obit)(Obituary)
Dec 01, 2007 ... Jeannine P. Gabrielson November 29, 2007 Jeannine P. Gabrielson, 78, formerly of DeWitt, died Thursday. She was a native and life resident of the DeWitt and Fayetteville areas. Mrs. Gabrielson was predeceased by her husband, William A. Gabrielson Jr., and by a sister, ...
KOENIG.(Obit)(Obituary)
Dec 01, 2007 ... William Koenig November 29, 2007 William Koenig, 80, of North Syracuse, died Thursday at Francis House. A native of Lehmberg, Germany, he had resided in North Syracuse since 1960. He was a master craftsman in metal spinning and in 1988 graduated from OCC. In 1992 he retired from ...
DAUSMAN.(Obit)(Obituary)
Dec 01, 2007 ... John A. Dausman November 29, 2007 John A. Dausman, 84, of North Syracuse, passed away at home Thursday, with his family by his side. He was born March 1, 1923, in Woburn, MA, and had lived in the Syracuse area most of his life. He served in the U.S. Army during WWII and retired ...
FREDING.(Obit)(Obituary)
Dec 01, 2007 ... Mary D. Freding November 30, 2007 Mary D. Freding, 79, of Norwalk, CT, died Friday, November 30, 2007, at Norwalk Hospital after a brief illness. She was the wife of the late Oke G. Freding. Mary was born August 1, 1928, in Syracuse, NY, daughter of the late Charles and ...
RAUSA.(Obit)(Obituary)
Dec 01, 2007 ... Gerald J. Rausa November 29, 2007 On November 29, 2007, Gerald J. Rausa, loving husband of Ruby C. Rausa; dear father of Joseph G. and Michael D. Rausa; beloved brother of Dolores VanDewalker, Eleanor Francemone and Betty Miguel; and cherished grandfather of Suzanne, Mark, Becky ...
HOFMAN.(Obit)(Obituary)
Dec 01, 2007 ... Laurie A. Hofman November 28, 2007 Laurie A. Hofman (nee Heckel), 44, died Wednesday at Saint Joseph's Hospital after her courageous two-year fight with colon cancer. Originally from New Brunswick, Canada, Laurie moved to Syracuse in the fall of 2003. Laurie is ...
VACCARO.(Obit)(Obituary)
Dec 01, 2007 ... Amelia "Babci" (Civiok) Vaccaro November 28, 2007 Amelia "Babci" (Civiok) Vaccaro, cherished mother and grandmother, of Syracuse, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday at her home. She was born in Rome, NY. Amelia assisted the U.S. Air Force during WWII as an engine mechanic in ...
ADYDAN.(Obit)(Obituary)
Dec 01, 2007 ... John E. Adydan November 28, 2007 John Eugene Adydan, 77, of East Syracuse, passed away Wednesday at home. Gene was the son of the late Karol and Mary Kowalik Adydan and a lifelong resident of the Syracuse area. He retired in 1976 from the Syracuse Fire Dept. after 20 years. ...
GAITHERS.(Obit)(Obituary)
Dec 01, 2007 ... Julius "Muscles" W. Gaithers November 28, 2007 Julius "Muscles" W. Gaithers, 65, of Syracuse, departed this life Wednesday at home. He leaves to cherish his memory one daughter, Ann Marie Jarvis; four sisters, Beatrice Price, Virginia Haddon, Helen Johnson and Estella ...
NORTHUP.(Obit)(Obituary)
Dec 01, 2007 ... Robert B. "Tim" Northup Jr. November 29, 2007 Robert B. Northup Jr., 78, of Syracuse, passed away Thursday at St. Joseph's Hospital. Robert retired in 1990 from the United States Postal Service. During the Korean War, he served in the Army with the 1st Cavalry. Robert was ...
PEARSALL.(Obit)(Obituary)
Dec 01, 2007 ... Kathryn Pearsall November 29, 2007 Kathryn Pearsall, 89, of Skinner Hill Rd., Moravia, NY, died November 29, 2007. Funeral services will be 3 p.m. Sunday at Wade ...
TRIBE TAKES 157 ACRES OFF TAX ROLL; ONONDAGAS LAST MONTH BOUGHT THE LAND IN LAFAYETTE. FORMER OWNER PAID $3,625 IN TAXES.(News)
Dec 01, 2007 ... Byline: Mike McAndrew Staff writer The Onondaga Nation will not pay property taxes on 157 undeveloped acres in LaFayette that it bought last month, the tribe's lawyer said Friday. The Onondagas paid $435,000 for the property off Thunder Road, the largest and most ...
BEST PLACE IN CNY TO RAISE KIDS: FAIRMOUNT; ITS ADVANTAGES: SAFETY, GOOD SCHOOLS, A LOW COST OF LIVING AND HAVING LOTS OF THINGS TO DO.(News)
Dec 01, 2007 ... Byline: Matt Michael Staff writer BusinessWeek.com didn't tell Bonnie Russell, of Fairmount, something she didn't already know. Fairmount was ranked No. 27 on the BusinessWeek.com's list of the 50 "Best Places to Raise Your Kids." Russell, a mother of ...
RULING ENDS GIFTS OF PUBLIC MONEY; CUOMO: POWER AUTHORITY CAN'T DONATE TO CHARITIES NOT LINKED TO ENERGY.(News)
Dec 01, 2007 ... Byline: Michelle Breidenbach Staff writer For a list of charities on which the New York Power Authority spent public money in 2006 and 2007, and to read the attorney general's opinion, go to blog.syracuse.com/indepth The New York Power Authority has agreed to stop ...
STATE BALKS AT INSURER'S NOTIFY POLICY; UNITEDHEALTHCARE TO PENALIZE HOSPITALS THAT DON'T TELL IT OF AN ADMISSION WITHIN A DAY.(News)
Dec 01, 2007 ... Byline: James T. Mulder Staff writer A plan by UnitedHealthcare to cut payments to hospitals by up to 50 percent if they don't notify the insurer within 24 hours after admitting a patient might violate state and federal laws, according to the state Insurance Department. ...
SUIT AIRS CHARGES AGAINST EX-CHIEF; OSWEGO ALLEGED GEORGE LUNDY USED CITY COMPUTER TO ACCESS POKER WEB SITE.(News)(Website overview)
Dec 01, 2007 ... Byline: Catie O'Toole Staff writer George Lundy isn't disputing the fact that he went onto gambling Web sites from his office computer just weeks after he became Oswego's police chief nearly two years ago. But he says it was for a good cause: to help Harborfest ...
COMPANY NEWS.(Business)
Dec 01, 2007 ... Byline: Compiled by Susan Royal from news releases Joeseph Eppolito joined MassMutual Financial Group in Syracuse as financial service professional. Eppolito previously work for New York Life Insurance Co. Beardsley Design Associates Architecture, Engineering & ...
CORRECTION.(Business)(Correction notice)
Dec 01, 2007 ... Due to incorrect information provided to The Post-Standard, a company news item Friday announcing a new hire at MassMutual Financial Group was wrong. The photo of ...
PROGRAM GIVES GRANTS TO THREE NEW FIRMS.(Business)
Dec 01, 2007 ... Byline: Rick Moriarty Staff writer The Come Home to Syracuse program is giving $5,000 grants to three small businesses to assist them in setting up in the Syracuse area. The grants, which are funded by the state, will go to Funk 'n Waffles, a gourmet waffle shop that ...
COMMUNITY BANK MAINTAINS DIVIDEND AT 21 CENTS.(Business)
Dec 01, 2007 ... Community Bank System Inc., of DeWitt, the holding company of Community Bank, has declared a quarterly cash dividend of 21 cents a share, payable Jan. 10. Based on Wednesday's closing price of $20.58 for the company's common stock, the ...
A SURGE FOR ENERGY EFFICIENCY; PSC STAFF SEEKS HIGHER UTILITY RATES TO HELP BOOST PROGRAMS FOR SAVING ENERGY.(Business)
Dec 01, 2007 ... Byline: Tim Knauss Staff writer State utility regulators say they want to beef up New York's energy-efficiency programs by the middle of 2008 to begin meeting Gov. Eliot Spitzer's ambitious plan to reduce statewide energy consumption 15 percent by 2015. Staff ...
IT'S A GREAT TIME TO RENEW YOUR NETWORK.(Business)(Column)
Dec 01, 2007 ... Byline: LESLIE ROSE McDONALD CONTRIBUTING WRITER The holiday season is here, and with it the opportunity to renew and grow your networking contacts. Whether you are employed and happily situated, employed with a tentative job situation or unemployed and looking for a new ...
CRUNCH PLOT STIFFENS; "IT LOOKED LIKE WE DIED OUT THERE. NOT ONE GUY. EVERYBODY," MUNRO SAYS.(Sports)
Dec 01, 2007 ... Byline: Lindsay Kramer Staff writer In case the Syracuse Crunch missed the message of the scoreboard Friday night, captain Zenon Konopka and assistant Dan Smith delivered a Cliffs Notes version after the Crunch lost to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton 4-2 at the Onondaga County War ...
THE HOBBITS NEED A NEW PLACE TO PARTY.(Local)(Column)
Dec 01, 2007 ... Byline: DICK CASE POST-STANDARD COLUMNIST The "Hobbits" are homeless. Again. In 1978, Mike Canavan painted a mural based on the "An Unexpected Party" scene from the first chapter of J.R.R. Tolkien's "The Hobbit." The painting was large - 40 feet long and 11 feet ...
COUNTY AGENCY TO VOTE ON DESTINY PLAN MONDAY.(Local)
Dec 01, 2007 ... The Onondaga County Industrial Development Agency will hold a special meeting at 8 a.m. Monday at the Sam Williams Business Center, 1201 E. Fayette St., to take final action on an environmental impact statement for the proposed Destiny USA Research and Development Park in Salina. ...
PEACE COUNCIL FUNDRAISER SET FOR TODAY, SUNDAY.(Local)
Dec 01, 2007 ... The 37th annual Plowshares Craftsfair and Winter Peace Festival, the main fundraiser for the Syracuse Peace Council, is 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. today and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m ....
MUSEUM TO PRESENT FREE VIEWINGS OF CANAL MOVIE.(Local)
Dec 01, 2007 ... The Erie Canal Museum, 318 Erie Blvd. E., has scheduled special, free viewings of the movie "Little Ditch: The Black River Canal" all day today beginning at 10:30 a.m. The movie will be shown again Dec. 8, same time, same place. The film, by R. David White and ...
MISSING TREE LIGHTINGS? THREE MORE HAPPEN SOON.(Local)
Dec 01, 2007 ... Three more Christmas tree lightings are planned in Syracuse: Eastwood***- 5 p.m. Sunday at Greenway Park, James Street and Grant Boulevard. The Eastwood Chamber of Commerce will host the Christmas tree lighting ceremony, which will include a free movie and food for children. ...
"FIDDLER' PLUCKS ALL THE RIGHT CHORDS.(Local)(Theater review)
Dec 01, 2007 ... Byline: Chuck Klaus Contributing writer If a musical comedy manages to bring one or two memorable songs into the world, it's usually a good candidate for the occasional revival. If there are three or four good tunes, the musical is often deemed a perennial. ...
SUBSIDIZED HOUSING: NOT JUST SENIORS; MANY DISABLED PEOPLE, OF ALL AGES, NOW LIVE WHERE ONCE OLDER PEOPLE WERE THE NORM.(Local)
Dec 01, 2007 ... Byline: Aaron Gifford Staff writer In 1997, a small fraction of subsidized apartments in Central New York that had traditionally housed senior citizens were occupied by non-elderly adults with mental or physical disabilities. But that ratio has shifted drastically in ...
2 CNY SCHOOLS RANKED IN NATION; CHITTENANGO, SKANEATELES GET SILVER MEDAL RECOGNITION FOR EDUCATION, COLLEGE READINESS.(Local)
Dec 01, 2007 ... Byline: Elizabeth Doran Staff writer Skaneateles High School is one of two schools in Central New York to earn a silver medal ranking as a top-performing high school, according to a new ranking by U.S. News & World Report. Skaneateles Superintendent Philip D ....
SOLDIERS: WHY WE SERVE; ANTI-WAR TALK TAKES BACK SEAT AT SU PANEL DISCUSSION.(Local)
Dec 01, 2007 ... Byline: Mariam Jukaku Contributing writer Three active duty soldiers who have served in Iraq and Afghanistan were peppered with questions Friday about why they serve. The soldiers, one from the Air Force, one from the Marine Corps and one from the Army, spoke to more ...
DAISEY'S NEVER DULL, OFTEN FUNNY AS HE TALKS AND TALKS.(Local)(Theater review)
Dec 01, 2007 ... Byline: Tony Curulla Contributing writer With Mike Daisey's "Tongues Will Wag," the Redhouse Arts Center continues its mission of presenting the new, different, off-beat and alternative when it comes to theatrical productions. This is an hour-and-a-half-plus ...
PLAYING THROUGH PAIN; CRONIN PLAYS WITH HEAVY HEART AFTER DAD'S DEATH.(Sports)
Dec 01, 2007 ... Byline: M.F. Piraino Staff writer Bleachers filled to capacity with excited students cheering for their team. Fans of all ages adorned in their school colors. Home-made signs in honor of the home team's star player. There's nothing quite like the exuberant atmosphere ...
HERE'S WHAT IT TAKES TO REVIVE A NEIGHBORHOOD.(Editorial)(Editorial)(Letter to the editor)
Dec 01, 2007 ... To the Editor: What does it take to revitalize a neighborhood? It's a question we in the Hawley-Green neighborhood have heard often lately, given the tremendous turnaround our neighborhood has been experiencing. It takes vigilance, perseverance and a love and ...
ARE CLINTON-BASHERS SO AFRAID OF A WOMAN?(Editorial)(Editorial)(Letter to the editor)
Dec 01, 2007 ... To the Editor: I am neither a Democrat or Republican. However, over this very long campaign, it has become clear that the candidates of all parties have a passionate fear of Hillary Clinton. Nearly all the news programs, magazines and newspapers, on a daily basis, do ...
RULE ON HEAD COVERING AT AIRPORTS HARD TO ACCEPT.(Editorial)(Editorial)(Letter to the editor)
Dec 01, 2007 ... To the Editor: A rule enacted by the Transportation Security Administration Aug. 27 removed belief in some of the main foundations the United States was built on. It required anyone wearing a hat, turban or headscarf to arrive at the airport 15-20 minutes early for further ...
GOOD AMISH NEIGHBORS DESERVE SAME TREATMENT.(Editorial)(Editorial)(Letter to the editor)
Dec 01, 2007 ... To the Editor: In October 2006, a gunman broke into the West Mines Amish School inPennsylvania and killed five young girls. It was a terrible tragedy. The Amish responded by offering condolences and aid to the wife and family of the murderer. Whatever one's ...
THANKS TO VOTERS AND THOSE WHO BACKED BID.(Editorial)(Editorial)(Letter to the editor)
Dec 01, 2007 ... To the Editor: I would like to thank the voters who supported me in the Nov. 6 election, and to thank all the voters who took the time to exercise their right to vote. I will do my best to be available and meet the needs of my ...
HEALTH CARE SOLUTION: TAKE CHARGE OF YOUR LIFE.(Editorial)(Editorial)(Letter to the editor)
Dec 01, 2007 ... To the Editor: Regarding the health insurance crisis in our country, I say this to every American: If you don't like the health care coverage you have, have none at all or are paying too much for your prescriptions, there is only one way to beat the system - we have to take ...
OPEN LETTER TO A CHURCH BURGLAR.(Editorial)(Editorial)(Letter to the editor)
Dec 01, 2007 ... To the Editor: Of what you found this past Sunday night, about $70 was for coffee hour, so we hope you use it for getting together with friends while sipping something hot and nibbling on some fruit, deviled eggs, or pastry. While you sip and nibble, we hope you will ...
SATURDAY'S QUIZ; IF YOU FAIL THE QUIZ, YOU WILL ALWAYS GET ANOTHER CHANCE.(Editorial)(Editorial)
Dec 01, 2007 ... 1. Syracuse University football Coach Greg Robinson survived a job review with Athletic Director Daryl Gross this week. What did Gross say was "the main factor" in allowing Robinson to stay another year? a) "He thinks he can win." b) "He's pretty sure things can't ...
HOUSEPLANTS WILL BE FINE WITH LITTLE WATER AND LIGHTS.(CNY)(Column)
Dec 01, 2007 ... Byline: CAROL T. BRADFORD CONTRIBUTING WRITER Dear Carol: I have two snake plants (both about 15 years old and 3 to 4 feet tall) and a 21-year-old dracaena that's about 61/2-feet tall. We are leaving on a two-month winter vacation and will keep our house in the 50s, or just ...
CORRECTION.(CNY)(Correction notice)
Dec 01, 2007 ... A calendar item Thursday in the Weekend section incorrectly stated that the Redhouse event "Tongues Will ...
HERE'S YOUR CHANCE TO WIN A CRAFT BOOK OR SEWING KIT.(CNY)
Dec 01, 2007 ... Debbie Stoller's new book, "Son of Stitch'n B****: 45 Projects to Knit and Crochet for Men" (Workman, $15.95) and Diana Rupp's "S.E.W: Sew Everything Workshop," a paperboard book package (Workman, $26.95) arrive just in time for the holiday craft season - this year's or next year's. ...
OPENING DATE FEB. 27 FOR CNY BLOOMS GARDEN SHOW.(CNY)
Dec 01, 2007 ... The gardening season has come to an end, but members of the Central New York State Nursery and Landscape Association are busy planning CNY Blooms. The flower and garden show will be held Feb. 27 to March 2 at the Oncenter in Syracuse. The show will include ...
MARSHALL TUCKER, MOLLY HATCHET COMING IN 2008.(CNY)
Dec 01, 2007 ... Byline: Staff report Classic Southern rock will fill the national portion of Taste of Syracuse again in 2008. Molly Hatchet and The Marshall Tucker Band will be the twin bill the night of June 7, says Pam Levine, who coordinates the free-admission festival of food ...
RED KETTLE CAMPAIGN SEEKS FUNDRAISING VOLUNTEERS.(Local)
Dec 01, 2007 ... The Salvation Army needs people to ring bells for its annual Red Kettle Campaign. Any group or individual interest in ...
TOUR TO PUT FOCUS ON WOMEN OF SEWARD HOUSE.(Local)
Dec 01, 2007 ... Seward House is offering a tour at 1 p.m. today highlighting the women of the Seward family. The tour, titled "Speaking for Themselves: Women of the Seward House," will remove the spotlight from William Henry ...
SYRACUSE SYMPHONY BRINGS HOLIDAY MUSIC TO CITY.(Local)
Dec 01, 2007 ... The Syracuse Symphony will perform at 8 p.m. Monday at Auburn High School. Guest conductor Ron Spigelman and soprano Mara Bonde will perform during the holiday show. The ...
ST. ALPHONSUS ALUMNI TO CREATE ARCHIVE AT COLLEGE.(Local)
Dec 01, 2007 ... St. Alphonsus School Alumni Association is donating memorabilia to Cayuga County Community College in a ceremony at 5:30 p.m. Monday. The association ...
WEEDSPORT BOARD OF EDUCATION TO MEET MONDAY.(Local)
Dec 01, 2007 ... Weedsport Central School District has rescheduled the December meetings to fit around the holidays. The Board ...
LIGHTS FOR LOVED ONES TO RAISE MONEY FOR ARC.(Local)
Dec 01, 2007 ... Seneca Cayuga ARC will hold Lights for Loved Ones at 6 p.m. Monday at the Seneca Falls Recreation Center. People are invited to purchase a light for someone who touched their life in a special way. A $2 ...
TUGGING AT TUBMAN MYTHS; CAZENOVIA MAN'S BOOK SEEKS TO SEPARATE FACT FROM FICTION.(Local)
Dec 01, 2007 ... Byline: Diana LaMattina Staff writer Harriet Tubman may be one of the most famous abolitionists, but as one local author found out, her life remains a mystery. "Our name recognition of her is so powerful, but our knowledge of her is learned through children's books," ...
LIVEN UP PRAYER FOR TEENS; WE LIKE OUR WORSHIP WITH LOUD MUSIC, RELEVANT THEMES.(Local)(Column)
Dec 01, 2007 ... Byline: Katie Shields Contributing writer I think that churches need to change with the times. It wouldn't make sense if we still stoned women for adultery, so why shouldn't a church change the way it structures its worship services? A lot of times when kids think ...
CASE POSTPONEMENT COULD RISK $1M GRANT FOR SHELTER.(Local)
Dec 01, 2007 ... Byline: Alaina Potrikus Staff writer Community Action Partnership officials say a judge's decision to push arguments in its lawsuit against the village of Wampsville to January could jeopardize more than $1 million in grant funding for a shelter for homeless youth. ...
JUDGE SAYS ON EARTH HE GIVES PUNISHMENTS; SYRACUSE MAN WAS SENTENCED TO 3 YEARS IN STATE PRISON FOR ASSAULT ON A PAROLE OFFICER.(Local)(Column)
Dec 01, 2007 ... Byline: Sue Weibezahl Porter Staff writer Corey Turner was ready to be sentenced Friday, but first he had a few words for Onondaga County Judge Anthony Aloi. Turner, 37, of Syracuse, had his felony assault trial under way in mid-November when he decided to plead ...
RIFLE SIGHTING SPURS SCHOOLS' LOCKDOWN.(Local)(Crime & Safety Notebook)(Column)
Dec 01, 2007 ... Byline: Robert A. Baker and Douglass Dowty Staff writers Two Solvay schools were locked down Friday morning after a parent reported seeing two males leave a nearby home carrying an assault rifle, Solvay police said. An 18-year-old was selling an AK-47 assault ...
ONEIDA MAN CHARGED AFTER CHILD PORN FOUND.(Local)
Dec 01, 2007 ... Byline: Aaron Gifford Staff writer An Oneida man was arrested Thursday after police seized computer equipment and compact disks that contained sexual images of children under 16 years old, city police said. Kevin R. Winchell, 32, of Stone Street, was charged on ...