The Post-Standard (Syracuse, NY) back issues from January 2008:
MANOZZI.(Obit)(Obituary)
Jan 01, 2008 ... Maria (Fiore) Manozzi December 28, 2007 Maria (Fiore) Manozzi, 86, of Syracuse, passed away on Friday at St. Joseph's Hospital. She was born in Italy and enjoyed sewing, cooking and taking care of her family. Mary was employed as a seamstress with Learbury's for over 20 years ....
DAUBERMAN.(Obit)(Obituary)
Jan 01, 2008 ... Evelyn M. Ross Dauberman December 29, 2007 Evelyn M. Ross Dauberman, 81, of North Syracuse since 1962, died Saturday. Born in Vestal, she was a ceramicist and taught ceramics in her home until 1986. She was a member of Andrews Memorial United Methodist Church. She was the widow ...
SUSCO.(Obit)(Obituary)
Jan 01, 2008 ... Vito Nunzio Susco December 29, 2007 Vito Nunzio Susco, 85, of Lakeside, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, surrounded by his loving family. He was born February 11, 1922, to Vito Paul and Catherine (LaPorta) Susco. He began his career working with his brothers at Susco ...
DELLMORE.(Obit)(Obituary)
Jan 01, 2008 ... Donald H. Dellmore December 27, 2007 Donald H. Dellmore, 89, of Syracuse, died Thursday at Iroquois Nursing Home. Born in Buffalo, he lived in Syracuse most of his life. Donald graduated from Buffalo Tech School and was employed by Western Electric Co. for 40 years, retiring ...
CAMPBELL.(Obit)(Obituary)
Jan 01, 2008 ... Buster Campbell December 27, 2007 Buster Campbell, 61, of Utica, passed away Thursday, at Loretta Utica Heath Center in Utica, after a sudden illness. He is survived by three children, Craig, Terry and Trinadette Campbell, all of Brunswick, GA; four sisters, Vivian Reid of ...
NICCOLI.(Obit)(Obituary)
Jan 01, 2008 ... John E. Niccoli Jr. December 30, 2007 John E. Niccoli Jr., 49, of Baldwinsville, left this life unexpectedly Sunday at St. Joseph's Hospital, Syracuse. Born in Washington, DC, he had lived in Baldwinsville for several years. John had been a General Motors automotive technician ...
ANDERSON.(Obit)(Obituary)
Jan 01, 2008 ... Ora L. Anderson December 31, 2007 Ora L. Anderson, 71, of Syracuse, departed this life Monday at University Hospital. She leaves to cherish her memory, her husband, Eugene Anderson, and one son, Christopher Jones, both of Syracuse; her mother, Annie M. Ross; three sisters, Essie ...
BLANCH.(Obit)(Obituary)
Jan 01, 2008 ... Sister Joan Blanch, CSJ December 29, 2007 Sister Joan Blanch, CSJ (Sister Clara Edward), 69, died Saturday, December 29, 2007, at St. Joseph's Provincial House in Latham. Sister Joan had been a Sister of St. Joseph of Carondelet for 50 years. Born in Utica, NY, on ...
DOROFF.(Obit)(Obituary)
Jan 01, 2008 ... Benjamin H. Doroff December 30, 2007 Benjamin Harrison Doroff, of Syracuse, New York, died peacefully on Sunday, December 30, 2007. Born on July 4, 1918, in Syracuse to the late Jennie Frank Doroff and Jacob Doroff, Benjamin graduated from Syracuse University and served with ...
GARVEY.(Obit)(Obituary)
Jan 01, 2008 ... Jeanne C. Garvey December 30, 2007 Jeanne Crane Garvey, 85, died Sunday evening after a long illness. Originally from Clinton, Mrs. Garvey was a resident of Fayetteville for 54 years. She was a graduate of Clinton High School and Central City Business School. Mrs. Garvey held ...
SWANK.(Obit)(Obituary)
Jan 01, 2008 ... John H. Swank December 29, 2007 John H. Swank, 54, of Oswego, died unexpectedly Saturday, December 29, at his residence. Born on February 2, 1953, in Syracuse, to the late John and Jane Schreiber Swank, John lived in the Oswego area most of his life. He was employed at the ...
KARCHER.(Obit)(Obituary)
Jan 01, 2008 ... Sandra S. Karcher December 29, 2007 Sandra S. Schaut Karcher, 54, a 20-year resident of North Syracuse, died Saturday at St. Joseph's Hospital. She was a graduate of Sweet Home High School and Deaconess Hospital School of Nursing in Buffalo. She was a registered nurse for 22 ...
PILGRIM.(Obit)(Obituary)
Jan 01, 2008 ... Helen L. (Leopardi) Pilgrim December 28, 2007 Helen L. (Leopardi) Pilgrim, 85, of Baldwinsville, NY, passed away, Friday, December 28, 2007, at St. Joseph's Hospital, Syracuse, NY. Survivors include a daughter, Faith (Bill) Finnigan of Memphis, NY; two grandchildren; ...
YAUS.(Obit)(Obituary)
Jan 01, 2008 ... Georgia S. Yaus December 29, 2007 Georgia S. Yaus, 86, passed away Saturday at Crouse Hospital. She was born June 25, 1921, in Syracuse, the daughter of Charles F. and Irene Stanton. She was a graduate of Syracuse University, a member of Gamma Phi Beta Sorority and worked for ...
SONENSTEIN.(Obit)(Obituary)
Jan 01, 2008 ... Loretta Sonenstein December 29, 2007 Loretta Sonenstein, 78, a resident at Menorah Park, passed away Saturday in Upstate University Hospital from head injuries suffered as a result of a fall. Prior to moving to Syracuse two years ago, Ms. Sonenstein resided in ...
DARAGAN.(Obit)(Obituary)
Jan 01, 2008 ... Katherine E. Daragan December 29, 2007 Katherine Ethel Daragan, 85, of Fayetteville, died Saturday at home, with her family at her side. Born in New York City, she was the daughter of the late Erwin and Mary Ethel (McWilliams) Tretler. She was a graduate of Jamaica High School ....
FAY.(Obit)(Obituary)
Jan 01, 2008 ... Dolores J. Fay December 29, 2007 Dolores J. Fay, 59, of Nedrow, died Saturday at home. Born in Detroit, Michigan, she was the daughter of the late Earl George and Isabelle (Corkran) Purcell. She was a graduate of Maria Regina College, Syracuse University and LeMoyne College ....
PIERCE.(Obit)(Obituary)
Jan 01, 2008 ... Francis F. Pierce December 30, 2007 Francis F. Pierce, 87, of Camillus, died Sunday at Community General Hospital. Born in Pulaski, he lived in the Syracuse area most of his life. He was formerly employed by Canada Dry Bottling Co. He was an Army veteran of WW II and a member ...
CALDWELL.(Obit)(Obituary)
Jan 01, 2008 ... Lathon Caldwell December 22, 2007 Lathon Caldwell passed away December 22, 2007. Survivors: his mother, Betty Caldwell; his father, John Webb; sister, Latoya Gallishaw; brothers, Jeremy Porter, John Caldwell, Marcus and Anthony ...
CARPENTER.(Obit)(Obituary)
Jan 01, 2008 ... Joyce E. Carpenter December 28, 2007 Joyce E. Carpenter, 63, of Fulton. Predeceased by a daughter, Melissa. Survived by one son, Dennis Carpenter, and one ...
BUSCO.(Obit)(Obituary)
Jan 01, 2008 ... Constance L. Busco December 30, 2007 Constance L. Busco, 73, of Liverpool, passed away at home, surrounded by family. She was born in Oswegatchie, NY, and resided most of her life in Liverpool. She enjoyed many hours spent with her grandchildren. She is survived by her ...
LEE.(Obit)(Obituary)
Jan 01, 2008 ... Anna M. Lee December 30, 2007 Anna M. Lee, 101, formerly of 106 Spencer St., Canastota, died at Sunnyside Care Center, E. Syracuse. Services: 5 p.m. Thursday, January 3, 2008, at J. Homer Ball ...
KEEFE.(Obit)(Obituary)
Jan 01, 2008 ... Daniel W. Keefe October 30, 2007 A celebration of Dan's life will be held on Saturday, January 5, 2008, from 1 to 4 p.m. at the First English Lutheran ...
MAESTRI.(Obit)(Obituary)
Jan 01, 2008 ... Paul A. Maestri December 27, 2007 Paul A. Maestri, 67, of Liverpool, passed away on Thursday, December 27, 2007, surrounded by his loving family. Paul was born on December 6, 1943, in Old Forge, PA. He was a resident of Liverpool since 1966. Paul was a ...
STRATTON.(Obit)(Obituary)
Jan 01, 2008 ... Fanny L. Stratton December 30, 2007 Fanny L. Stratton, 82, of Wampsville, died Sunday, December 30, 2007. Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Friday ...
CLINTON STAYS ON MESSAGE; OUR BOY GETS OFF THE BUS.(SERIES: KRAMER'S IN IOWA)(News)(Column)
Jan 01, 2008 ... Fort Madison, Iowa -- You think you have a headache? As many of you read this, I'll be waking up alone at a Comfort Inn on Route 2 in this remote town of 11,000. I'll have no toothbrush, no change of clothes, no car and no clue how to get back to my "real" hotel room three hours away in ...
TRANSITION DAY; PIRRO HONORED; SUCCESSOR MAHONEY SEEKS TO "HARNESS' GRASSROOTS PASSION.(News)
Jan 01, 2008 ... Byline: John Mariani Staff writer Onondaga County said goodbye Monday to County Executive Nicholas Pirro and hello to County Executive Joanie Mahoney as the transition from the Pirro era neared its conclusion. Evoking the spirit of hope she said she saw during her ...
REAL TEARS OVER VIRTUAL TOYS.(News)
Jan 01, 2008 ... Byline: Gina Chen Family Life editor Jacob Kindon, of Minoa, received his first Webkinz, a stuffed leopard, for Christmas. But the 8-year-old couldn't get the Web site for the virtual pet he named Chia to work until Monday. Nikki Smart, 8, of Fayetteville, was in ...
THREE PIECES OF ADVICE FOR THE NEW YEAR.(Business)(Column)
Jan 01, 2008 ... Byline: Theresa Slater Tracy Higginbotham and Julie Briggs Editor's note: With the beginning of a new year, a new columnist joins "Ask the Entrepreneurs." Theresa Slater is taking the place of Ann Marie Stonecypher. Q) With the new year beginning, what one piece of ...
COMPANY NEWS.(Business)
Jan 01, 2008 ... Byline: Compiled by Susan Royal from news releases Sandy Martin and Kevin Valente recently passed the New York state real estate Licensing examination. Both Martin and Valente are now full-time commercial sales and leasing agents at Sutton Real Estate Co., Franklin Square, ...
HER PASSION IS HER BUSINESS; INTERPRETING SERVICE PLANS MORE GROWTH.(Business)
Jan 01, 2008 ... Byline: James T. Mulder Staff writer Theresa Slater's most memorable assignment as a professional sign language interpreter was intrepreting in court for a deaf man being arraigned on a minor traffic infraction. He had been held in a small Upstate county jail for ...
2008: EYES ON GREEN ISSUES; WATER CLEANUP PROJECTS, ALTERNATIVE FUELS WILL BE AT FOREFRONT IN THE NEW YEAR.(Local)
Jan 01, 2008 ... Byline: Meghan Rubado Staff writer Here are some of the environmental stories to watch for in the new year: Onondaga Lake In 2007, the lake made its biggest improvement in at least 20 years, and it should continue to recover in 2008 as cleanup work ...
VIGIL TODAY FOR MAN KILLED ON NEW YEAR'S DAY 2004.(Local)
Jan 01, 2008 ... The family of Terrell Barner will celebrate his memory at 6 p.m. today with a vigil on the corner where he was killed Jan. 1, 2004. Barner, 19, was shot to death about 3 a.m. outside the former R.J. Lanigan's bar. ...
STILL NOT TOO LATE FOR NEW YEAR'S DAY RUN.(Local)
Jan 01, 2008 ... Looking for something to do today? How about a little run? The 29th annual New Year's Day Resolution Run will start at 10:07 a.m. today at the Spaghetti Warehouse, 689 N. Clinton St., Syracuse. It is a four- to five-mile run through the North Side, with a ...
WHERE'S VOICES?(Local)
Jan 01, 2008 ... Look for Voices - the page of news and opinion ...
WHERE'S DICK CASE?(Local)
Jan 01, 2008 ... Dick Case is out of the office ....
HOLIDAY CLOSINGS.(Local)
Jan 01, 2008 ... Here's a list of what will be open and closed for New Year's Day. Banks: Closed, including in-store branches. Financial markets: Closed. Government offices: City, county, state and federal offices are closed. Libraries: Closed. ...
RINGING IN THE NEW YEAR; RESOLUTIONS, PARTIES, FIREWORKS MARK END OF 2007.(Local)
Jan 01, 2008 ... Byline: Michele Reaves Staff writer Central New York residents found a number of ways to bring in the new year - from disco parties to fireworks. Almost 400 people, mostly families with small children, participated in the disco party at the North Area YMCA, said ...
CNY IN THE NBA.(Sports)
Jan 01, 2008 ... Carmelo Anthony (Denver): vs. San Antonio, Thursday Andray Blatche (Washington): vs. Detroit, Wednesday Adonal Foyle (Orlando): 0 points in 4 ...
CONSIDER THIS.(Editorial)(Editorial)
Jan 01, 2008 ... Close this loophole now When even the people taking advantage of a loophole are openly calling it a loophole, it's time to close it up. Dan Barnaba makes no bones about the fact that the tax breaks he'll be able to pass on to people who buy his homes in Manlius fit ...
THANK CROUSE FOR GOOD WORK AND RESILIENCY.(Editorial)(Editorial)(Letter to the editor)
Jan 01, 2008 ... To the Editor: As chair of Crouse Hospital's board of directors, I would like to take this opportunity to thank the 2,400 employees and 800 physicians of Crouse Hospital for their steadfast commitment to the mission of the hospital, which is to provide the best in patient care ...
BLESSED THAT SON RECEIVED GREAT CARE FROM STAFF.(Editorial)(Editorial)(Letter to the editor)
Jan 01, 2008 ... To the Editor: Last week, my youngest child had the unfortunate experience of a trip to the emergency room followed by admittance to the hospital and many various tests. I'd like to first say that I cannot fathom, as a mom, how parents cope day to day, as some do, with sick or ...
TELECOMS MUST PAY THE PRICE FOR BREAKING THE LAW.(Editorial)(Editorial)(Letter to the editor)
Jan 01, 2008 ... To the Editor: How can we pat the "Telecoms" on their heads and say, "There, there, little boys, we know you didn't mean to be naughty so you go back out to play. You didn't know that what you did deserves a behind-the-shed spanking. Mommy will fix it." Ugh! The last ...
CANTOR'S OPTIMISM IS GOOD, BUT DETAILS NEEDED.(Editorial)(Editorial)(Letter to the editor)
Jan 01, 2008 ... To the Editor: After re-reading Chancellor Cantor's letter ("School Partners") several times I am very impressed by her enthusiasm and optimism regarding the future of the education of our children. My problem is that it seemed like finding a bunch of boxes under the ...
ASSAULT ON RIGHTS; READERS BLAST EDITORIAL ON AK-47 KNOCKOFF.(Editorial)(Editorial)(Letter to the editor)
Jan 01, 2008 ... To the Editor: Your recent editorial which posed the question, "Why are chuka sticks illegal, but not AK-47 knockoff?" deserves an honest answer. The U.S. Constitution identifies the natural God-given right for every human being to protect themselves, their family, their home, ...
PAPER FOLLOWED BAD TREND OF DISCLOSING TOO MUCH INFORMATION.(Editorial)(Editorial)(Letter to the editor)
Jan 01, 2008 ... To the Editor: This is in regard to the article in the Sunday Post-Standard on the teenager with an AK-47. Somehow, I cannot agree with the tactics employed in scrounging around in an effort to find anything to charge Pyke with, especially considering that this whole ...
LAWS DIRECTED AT OBJECTS LIKE AK-47S ARE SILLY AND INEFFECTUAL.(Editorial)(Editorial)(Letter to the editor)
Jan 01, 2008 ... To the Editor: Among the reasons why possession of the rifle described in your recent editorial as an "assault weapon" is legal is because it isn't a problem. Possession of an "assault weapon" has been strictly regulated since the Federal Firearms Act of 1934. ...
WHERE'S THE LINE DRAWN IN POLICE CHASE CASUALTIES?(Editorial)(Editorial)(Letter to the editor)
Jan 01, 2008 ... To the Editor: If there's no speed that's excessive in an emergency, (Sam Caruso, trooper Kristansen's lawyer) and if two uninvolved citizens can be sacrificed legally because a police officer is rushing to help another officer, that creates some ...
KOBLAND WILL DO FINE JOB WITH GREEN GONE.(Editorial)(Editorial)(Letter to the editor)
Jan 01, 2008 ... To the Editor: I have no idea how or why Maureen Green was let go at Channel 5, but I can attest to Keith Kobland's great ...
DRIVER WHO HIT PUPPY SHOULD HAVE FOUND OWNER.(Editorial)(Editorial)(Letter to the editor)
Jan 01, 2008 ... To the Editor: On Dec. 26, our four-month-old puppy was hit by a car on our road. We had let the dog out just to go outside to play for 10-15 minutes. In that time, a heartless person hit our dog, and decided to just keep going. So to that heartless person, when accidents ...
WATCH FOR COSTLY GLITCHES IN TELEVISION TECHNOLOGY.(Editorial)(Editorial)(Letter to the editor)
Jan 01, 2008 ... To the Editor: I'm all for new technology, but I also would like to know what we are losing when we switch to Digital Television (DTV). For example, I am told that my VCR and DVR will no longer be able to record a program other than the one my TV is tuned to without having its ...
ARCHITECTURAL IMPACT OF MCDONALD HOUSE IS KEY.(Editorial)(Editorial)(Letter to the editor)
Jan 01, 2008 ... To the Editor: The Dec 26 Opinion letter, "McDonald House must grow to meet needs," does not address the major concern, which is holding up approval by the Planning Board and the Common Council. I am not aware of objections to the establishment of a larger Ronald McDonald House, ...
ASK POLITICAL LEADERS TO LIMIT PROPERTY TAXES.(Editorial)(Editorial)(Letter to the editor)
Jan 01, 2008 ... To the Editor: We built our retirement home in the Marcellus School District in the town of Spafford in 1994. In the past four years the Marcellus School District taxes have increased by 65.6 percent. Our total property taxes have increased by 43.1 percent in four years and by ...
A NEW YEAR; A FEW HOPES AND WISHES FOR PROGRESS IN 2008.(Editorial)(Editorial)
Jan 01, 2008 ... Onondaga County residents begin this new year with high hopes for County Executive Joanie Mahoney. She won election as the county's first female executive on her promises of a "fresh start" and her pledge to use her own considerable enthusiasm to play matchmaker with the county and ...
ON THE FAMILY LIFE BLOG: KIDS AND TOXINS' EFFECTS.(CNY)
Jan 01, 2008 ... Researchers say children are exposed to many environmental toxins that didn't exist in the past, and they don't know what impact these toxins will have on early childhood development. Read more about this on The Post-Standard's ...
AREA HYPNOTISTS GATHER FRIDAY TO CELEBRATE.(CNY)
Jan 01, 2008 ... Friday is World Hypnotism Day, and Central New York hypnotists are celebrating with a free demonstration and question-and-answer session. Natur-Tyme health store, 5898 Bridge St., East Syracuse, ...
TIPS TO START EXERCISING AND STAY WITH PROGRAM.(CNY)
Jan 01, 2008 ... Byline: - Staff and news service reports Motivational tips to help people looking to start a regular fitness routine, from Dave Pardue, a trainer and manager at One2One BodyScapes in Boston: Schedule your workout as an appointment. Just as you wouldn't miss a ...
EVERYONE MUST FIGHT AGAINST OBESITY.(CNY)(Column)
Jan 01, 2008 ... Byline: BUNNY DIMMEL CONTRIBUTING COLUMNIST Everyone knows someone overweight. In a variety of ways, whether anyone wants to admit it or not, everyone plays a part in the growing obesity epidemic in our country. Common occurrences in everyday life affect the health and weight ...
CORRECTION.(CNY)(Correction notice)
Jan 01, 2008 ... The location of an exhibit of John Serafin's paintings was incorrectly listed as Pastabilities in Sunday's Stars ...
WHERE'S JOAN?(CNY)
Jan 01, 2008 ... Joan E. Vadeboncoeur is out of the ...
A FRESH START; HAVE YOU RESOLVED TO EAT HEALTHIER IN 2008? HERE'S WHY YOU SHOULD:.(CNY)
Jan 01, 2008 ... Byline: Amber Smith Health & Fitness editor If eating healthier is your resolution this year, good for you. "Healthy eating is about getting that full spectrum of nutrition that you get in whole, natural food," says registered dietitian Jane Andrews, the corporate ...
COUNSELOR PRESENTS SMOKING DISCUSSION.(CNY)(Column)
Jan 01, 2008 ... Byline: AMBER SMITH HEALTH NOTES Need help motivating yourself to stick to your resolution to quit smoking? University Hospital's Cynthia Cary, a certified smoking cessation counselor, presents a free discussion 2 to 3 p.m. Saturday at the Beauchamp Branch Library, 2111 S ....
HAVING FUN WITH HEALTH; A CENTRAL NEW YORKER PENS THIN LINE CARTOON THAT DEBUTS TODAY.(CNY)
Jan 01, 2008 ... Byline: Amber Smith Health & Fitness editor Starting today, The Post-Standard adds a dose of humor to the pages of Health & Fitness with "Thin Lines," drawn by Sherburne native Randy Glasbergen. Stories about staying fit and eating nutritiously can be so full of ...
AUBURN FIREFIGHTERS RESPOND TO APARTMENT BLAZE.(Local)
Jan 01, 2008 ... Auburn firefighters doused a fire Monday morning in a two-family apartment building at 22 Nelson St. Assistant fire Chief Marty Corcoran said smoke detectors alerted the four occupants, who reported the fire at 6:26 a.m. "The smoke detectors went off, and they ...
DEPUTIES DOWNGRADE SEARCH FOR MISSING MAN.(Local)
Jan 01, 2008 ... Cayuga County sheriff's deputies have cut back the search for a 39-year-old Weedsport man missing since Dec. 23. James T. George was last seen about 2:30 p.m. that day by his girlfriend's mother as he left his village home at 2661 Lincoln St. "He was despondent the ...