The Post-Standard (Syracuse, NY) back issues from November 2008:
LET THE SECTIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS BEGIN ...(News)
Nov 01, 2008 ... CAPTION(S): PHOTO Jennifer Meyers/The Post-Standard CORTLAND'S Aubrey VanGorder falls to the ground after a play against ...
WAIT FINALLY OVER: BEES END DROUGHT; BALDWINSVILLE HOLDS OFF CBA TO WIN FIRST SECTIONAL CROWN SINCE 2002 SEASON.(SERIES: HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS EXTRA)(Sports)
Nov 01, 2008 ... Byline: M.F. Piraino Staff writer Standing in front of the scorer's table, Baldwinsville's Quincey Spagnoletti grabbed her head in panic mode. The game clock couldn't wind down fast enough for Spagnoletti as she stood helpless on the sidelines watching her teammates ...
COMPANY NEWS.(Business)
Nov 01, 2008 ... Byline: Compiled by Susan Royal from news releases Exhibits And More of Liverpool announced: David Wicker joined as an account executive. Wicker was with ShoreMaster Inc. Terra Mulligan joined the team as production assistant in the logistics department. John G ....
NURSING HOME PROBE NETS MIXED RESULTS.(Business)
Nov 01, 2008 ... Byline: James T. Mulder Staff writer A federal agency investigating allegations of unfair labor practices at Iroquois Nursing Home in Jamesville has determined some of the complaints may have merit and others are unfounded. The National Labor Relations Board launched ...
DEVELOPER TO REHAB PROPERTY; LEN MONTREAL AIMS TO GREEN UP OLD CONCRETE BUILDING ON LIBERTY STREET.(Business)
Nov 01, 2008 ... Byline: Rick Moriarty Staff writer Len Montreal, who has become a redevelopment force in Syracuse's lakefront, started work Friday on his latest project -- an expansion and remodeling of a vehicle repair shop into offices. Montreal, president of Montreal ...
APPROACH DOWNSIZING WITH CAREFUL THOUGHT.(Business)(Column)
Nov 01, 2008 ... Byline: LESLIE ROSE McDONALD CONTRIBUTING WRITER Current events may leave many organizations in a situation of planning for the worst and hoping for the best. While it is smart not to overreact to this economic downturn, it is appropriate to make plans for the reduction of work ...
SU HOSTS YOUNG ADULTS, TEENS; THE FALCONE CENTER OF ENTREPRENEURSHIP TO HOLD A CONFERENCE FOR AGES 13-25.(Business)(Conference news)
Nov 01, 2008 ... Byline: Charley Hannagan Staff writer Many young entrepreneurs start out with a lemonade stand, graduate to babysitting or mowing lawns for cash, and if they have dreams of owning their own business, few ever make it that far. Syracuse University wants to help more ...
CATERER APOLOGIZES FOR BANQUET ILLNESSES.(Local)
Nov 01, 2008 ... Byline: James T. Mulder Staff writer The company that catered a state fairgrounds banquet that left 198 people sick sent a letter of apology to its customers Friday, outlining corrective actions it's taking. Carnegie Catering said it expects Health Department lab ...
CAMILLUS MAN ESCAPES FIRE.(Local)
Nov 01, 2008 ... Byline: Douglass DowtyStaff writer A Camillus man Friday afternoon escaped his burning car seconds before the blaze spread to his home. James Szkotak, 24, of 104 Mansfield Drive, had just pulled a 1997 Honda Accord into an attached garage when he smelled gasoline ....
CHURCH'S SWEEPSTAKES DRAWING SET FOR SUNDAY.(Local)
Nov 01, 2008 ... Tickets for the Lucky 7 Sweepstakes, sponsored by St. Charles Borromeo Church in Westvale, are going fast. The drawing will be held on ...
2 FIND BODY IN WOODS; FOUL PLAY NOT SUSPECTED.(Local)
Nov 01, 2008 ... Two teenage girls found a body Friday night in a small wooded area off West Genesee Street in Camillus, the town police chief said. The deceased man was found about 6 p.m. between Gifford Drive and the ...
STATE TO SEEK NEW BIDS FOR FAIR'S MUSIC CONTRACT.(Local)
Nov 01, 2008 ... New York state announced Friday it will advertise for new bids for a contract to produce the 2009 state fair concerts because it rejected the only bid submitted. Live Nation Worldwide submitted a proposal Monday that ...
CERAMIC GUILD POTTERY SHOW IS TODAY, SUNDAY.(Local)
Nov 01, 2008 ... The Syracuse Ceramic Guild will hold its second Pottery Plus Show and Sale this weekend. Several artists will also demonstrate their ...
WORKER SNAGGED, KILLED BY CORN-PICKING MACHINE.(Local)
Nov 01, 2008 ... A farm worker was killed Friday when he became caught in a corn-picking machine he was oiling. Allan R. Hares, 40, of 6 Ridgeway St. in Union Springs, was killed on the Thomas Smith farm, 5348 Lockwood Road in ...
CAMILLUS POLICE PHONE IS OUT OF SERVICE TODAY.(Local)
Nov 01, 2008 ... Phone service to the Town of Camillus police station will be unavailable from 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. today because of a planned ...
THIEF FACES NEW CHARGES; PROSECUTOR SAYS LORI BATTAGLIA STOLE MORE THAN $35,000 FROM EMPLOYER.(Local)
Nov 01, 2008 ... Byline: Sue Weibezahl Porter Staff writer The Lakeland woman who four years ago stole from a Little League organization is expected back in court Nov. 14 on more felony grand larceny and forgery charges. Lori Battaglia, 44, of 105 Sharon Road, took more than $35,000 ...
UNUSUAL POLITICS STIR UP POMPEY; ONE CANDIDATE IS NAMED IN LAWSUIT; ANOTHER IS INVESTIGATED BY A CITIZEN.(Local)
Nov 01, 2008 ... Byline: Maureen Nolan Staff writer Maybe battles are more bruising in a small arena. It's no surprise that the presidential race is hot. But races in a place as small as rural Pompey? One voter became so involved in the local contests that she's researching whether ...
MAHLER'S VISION OF LIFE AFFIRMED.(Local)(Concert review)
Nov 01, 2008 ... Byline: Daniel J. Kushner Contributing writer On Friday night, the Syracuse Symphony Orchestra presented Gustav Mahler's Symphony No. 2 in C minor, a musical work that casts a shadow as dark and menacing as the scariest Halloween story. And in many respects, Mahler's ...
MISCONDUCT ARGUED IN 1992 CASE; WALID DANIEL, CONVICTED MURDERER, SAYS MEDICAL EXAMINER LIED.(Local)
Nov 01, 2008 ... Byline: Jim O'Hara Staff writer A Liverpool man serving 25 years to life in prison for killing his wife 17 years ago is trying to win a new trial by resurrecting claims of misconduct in the Onondaga County Medical Examiner's Office. The defense contends Walid Daniel ...
OUT-OF-AREA MAFFEI MONEY MUST MEAN GOOD TIMES AHEAD.(Opinion)(Letter to the editor)
Nov 01, 2008 ... To the Editor: I am very encouraged about the future of Central New York. Some very wealthy folks are heading our way. How do I know that? Why else would all of the out-of-area money be coming to Dan Maffei? These people must know Maffei will do things for them as our ...
MAFFEI: CHANGE AGENT BEFORE IT WAS POPULAR.(Opinion)(Letter to the editor)
Nov 01, 2008 ... To the Editor: For years, Rep. Jim Walsh ran unopposed or never faced a serious challenger. When Dan Maffei decided to run in 2006, national Democrats didn't offer help, and locals said it was impossible to beat Walsh. Dan worked hard and talked about issues and ...
DEMOCRAT DAN MAFFEI PROMOTES HOPE, NOT FEAR.(Opinion)(Letter to the editor)
Nov 01, 2008 ... To the Editor: Central New York is seeing increased Democratic enrollment because Democratic candidates deliver hope to residents instead of repeatedly instilling fear. Republican congressional candidate Dale Sweetland has run a campaign full of denial. He says we need to keep ...
LONGSHOT BID FAILED; NOW SWEETLAND'S THE ONE.(Opinion)(Letter to the editor)
Nov 01, 2008 ... To the Editor: This year I ran a long-shot bid for U.S. Congress. I wasn't even able to get on the ballot, but I did make enough new friends and enemies to last a long time. While I won't tell you who my new enemies are, Dale Sweetland is absolutely not one of them. ...
ELECTION OF OBAMA WILL OPEN FLOODGATES.(Opinion)(Letter to the editor)
Nov 01, 2008 ... To the Editor: As much as he has appeared on TV and in the print media, it seems the American people do not really know Sen. Barack Obama. His list of accomplishments is "missing in action." What we do know is that Obama has a radical-left agenda that he himself has ...
MURAD IS THE SUPERIOR OF TWO EXCELLENT CANDIDATES.(Opinion)(Letter to the editor)
Nov 01, 2008 ... To the Editor: Your recent editorial recognizes how fortunate we are to have two excellent candidates for state Supreme Court. I reinforce your endorsement of Judge David Murad. Judge Murad was a Certified Public Accountant as well as a ...
DOES AMERICA EVEN KNOW WHAT A SOCIALIST REALLY IS?(Opinion)(Letter to the editor)
Nov 01, 2008 ... To the Editor: If you think Barack Obama is a socialist, please look up the word. Nowhere has he advocated taking over the means of production: farms, factories, businesses, etc. As for the "redistributing the wealth" talking point that is being used to infer ...
CERIO, UNLIKE MURAD, HAS FACED JURY TRIALS.(Opinion)(Letter to the editor)
Nov 01, 2008 ... To the Editor: I respectfully disagree with your editorial endorsement of Judge David Murad of Utica for State Supreme Court justice. The clear choice in this race is Onondaga County's own Tom Cerio. He has served as a prosecutor defense attorney and civil litigator, ...
SATURDAY'S QUIZ; IF YOU CAN TAKE THE QUIZ, YOU CAN CERTAINLY GET OUT AND VOTE.(Opinion)(Editorial)
Nov 01, 2008 ... 1. The election is Tuesday, and the political landscape is changing in Onondaga County. What do the most recent numbers show about party enrollments in the county? a) Democrats have nearly caught up with Republicans. b) Democrats now outnumber Republicans. ...
WILTING TOMATO PLANTS; WISPY MYSTERY TREE.(CNY)(Column)
Nov 01, 2008 ... Byline: CAROL T. BRADFORD CONTRIBUTING WRITER Dear Carol: We think that our tomato plants get fusarium wilt. My husband buys seeds that are supposed to resist this disease, but it comes back. The plants are healthy and grow well for a while. Then they begin ...
GOP BIGWIG RECALLS HEADY CAREER; RICHARD ROSENBAUM TO SIGN COPIES OF BOOK ABOUT DAYS AS STATE PARTY LEADER.(CNY)
Nov 01, 2008 ... Byline: Laura T. Ryan Staff writer You wouldn't imagine a political strategist, whose sway once was felt all the way to the White House, to be a self-effacing chuckler. But in a recent phone call from Albany, former state Republican chairman and Nelson Rockefeller ...
A post-Halloween trick: Year's latest sunrise is today.(News)
Nov 01, 2008 ... Byline: Charles McChesney Staff writer Last week's snow isn't the only reason it may feel like bleak midwinter. The sunrise today is as late as it will be all year. The sunrise today comes later than it will even at the winter solstice - the longest night and ...
UNION SPRINGS MAN KILLED AT FARM; ALLAN R. HARES WAS APPARENTLY SUCKED INTO CHUTE OF CORN HARVESTER.(Local)
Nov 01, 2008 ... Byline: John Stith Staff writer Allan R. Hares loved the outdoors, NASCAR racing and working on farms in and around the Union Springs area. Friday afternoon, Hares, 40, was killed while working on a small corn harvester at the Thomas Smith farm on Lockwood Road. ...
"EXTREME' HOME IS "PERFECT,' OWNERS SAY.(Local)
Nov 01, 2008 ... Byline: John Stith Staff writer This is the stuff urban legends are made of. The new Geneva home of Michelle and Tim Hill -- the "Extreme Makeover: Home Edition" house to be featured at 8 p.m. Sunday on the ABC television network -- is already subject to rumor and ...
MONTEZUMA MAN ARRESTED ON DRUG CHARGES.(Local)
Nov 01, 2008 ... A Montezuma man was charged Thursday with possession of marijuana and accused of having eight pounds of the drug packaged and ready for sale at his home. David J. Smith, 44, of 8404 E. Loop Road, was charged with criminal possession of marijuana, a felony. Members of ...
SUNY CORTLAND STUDENTS CHARGED IN FIGHTS.(Local)
Nov 01, 2008 ... Byline: Staff reports Three SUNY Cortland students were charged with gang assault Friday after a fight last weekend that left two students bleeding in a downtown street, Cortland police said. Police officers responding to a fight at 5:30 a.m. Sunday found the victims ...
INTERNET AIDS FIREFIGHTERS; SERVICE TELLS FIRE CHIEF WHO'S ON THE WAY TO FIRE.(Local)
Nov 01, 2008 ... Byline: John Stith Staff writer Aurelius Fire Chief David T. Perkins was tired of playing the waiting game every time an alarm came in. "One of the great unknowns of the volunteer fire service is when we receive an alarm, who of our volunteers is going to respond to ...
SENNETT HIGHWAY CHIEF CHARGED; JAMES SMITH FACES FELONY COUNT IN ACCUSATION HE TOOK $565 IN TWO INCIDENTS.(Local)
Nov 01, 2008 ... Byline: John Stith Staff writer Sennett Highway Superin-tendent James F. Smith remained on the job Friday despite being accused the day before of pocketing $565 of the town's money, then trying tocover up the theft by doctoring the records. Smith, 58, of 3862 Center ...
GOD FLIPPED THE SWITCH; ; RELIEF CAME AT AGE 35 BY GIVING UP SELF-FULFILLMENT ;.(Local)(Column)
Nov 01, 2008 ... Byline: Holly Delavan Contributing writer "Woke up this morning, I was on my mind." This wasn't how the song went, but that was me in my youth. An old flame contacted me a while back. I hadn't even known what he did for a living. Where was I? Totally ...
MADISON COUNTY PROPOSES A TAX CUT; RESIDENTS MAY SEE A 3 PERCENT DROP. PUBLIC HEARINGS SET THIS MONTH.(Local)
Nov 01, 2008 ... Byline: Alaina Potrikus Staff writer Madison County leaders are projecting a 3 percent property tax rate decrease in the 2009 proposed budget, which will be released next week. It will be the fourth consecutive year that county lawmakers have proposed a spending plan ...
MOLESTER SENTENCED TO 10 YEARS IN PRISON.(Local)(Column)
Nov 01, 2008 ... Byline: Sue Weibezahl Porter Staff writer Admitted child molester Lamonte Campbell was sentenced Friday to 10 years in state prison. Campbell, 62, of Route 11A in Nedrow, appeared in court shackled, in a wheelchair and using oxygen. He had no reaction as prosecutor ...
HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS ADMIRE THEIR ENGINEERING WORK.(Local)
Nov 01, 2008 ... CAPTION(S): PHOTO Dick Blume/The Post-Standard MAKING A car during annual Women in Engineering day Friday at Lockheed Martin in Salina are: (from left) Tina Gilliland, from Cazenovia High School; Krystal Terrell, from Faith Heritage; Kasey Chewing-Kulick, ...
TEENS, ONE 13, ACCUSED OF MURDER; OWNER OF BUILDING WAS SHOT WHEN HE INTERRUPTED A BREAK-IN WEDNESDAY NIGHT, COURT PAPERS SAY.(News)
Nov 01, 2008 ... Byline: Robert A. Baker Staff writer A 16-year-old Syracuse boy set an unoccupied house on fire with a Molotov cocktail, recruited a 13-year-old boy to join him on a robbery, fatally shot a man while the younger boy watched and then stole a laptop computer from an occupied home, ...
BENEFIT TO AID FIREFIGHTER HURT IN MOTORCYCLE CRASH.(Local)
Nov 01, 2008 ... A benefit for North Chittenango firefighter Rob Muncy is scheduled for 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday at Crossroad Community Church on Fyler Road in North Chittenango. Muncy was seriously injured in a motorcycle accident Oct. 19. He is the sole financial provider for his ...
OFFICIALS TO STUDY IMPACT OF COMBINING COURTS.(Local)
Nov 01, 2008 ... Officials from the village of Chittenango and town of Sullivan will study whether their municipalities can save money by combining the two local justice courts. Sullivan's is the busiest local justice court in Madison County. That facility, located in the town hall, will be ...
CHURCHES HOLD DINNER IN HONOR OF VOLUNTEERS.(Local)
Nov 01, 2008 ... The Canastota Area Association of Churches will hold its 29th annual Appreciation Dinner on Jan. 17 at the Rusty Rail party house on Route 5. Each year, the organization honors an ambulance volunteer and a volunteer firefighters from Canastota, Lincoln and Wampsville. The ...
ANNUAL CHRISTMAS EVENT SCHEDULED FOR LORENZO.(Local)
Nov 01, 2008 ... The Lorenzo State Historic Site will again offer its "Christmas at Lorenzo" holiday program this December, featuring festive decorations throughout the 1807 home of John Lincklaen, founder of the village of Cazenovia. The mansion will be open by advance reservation for group ...
BISHOP: FAITH COMFORTS DURING DOWNTURN.(Local)(Religion notebook)(Column)
Nov 01, 2008 ... Byline: RENEE K. GADOUA RELIGION NOTEBOOK Last week, the bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Central New York confirmed the diocese is laying off three people -- two of them full-time employees -- because of financial conditions. "Like everyone else, our investments ...
IS IT A BIRD? NO!; FUN PUNCTUATES UNITED WAY EVENT.(Local)
Nov 01, 2008 ... Byline: Staff report If you thought you saw Batman and Superman on James Street Friday, you are not going crazy. The comic book heroes were really two local executives who joined other community leaders to mark the midpoint of the United Way of Central New York ...
OSWEGO MAN CHARGED AFTER DOMESTIC DISPUTE.(Local)
Nov 01, 2008 ... Byline: Kathy Coffta Sims Staff writer Police in the city of Oswego have charged a 40-year-old man with assault and unlawful imprisonment following a domestic dispute earlier this week. Capt. Tory DeCaire said that officers responded to a call at 17 Porter St. at ...
NEW OSWEGO BRIDGE WILL BE FINISHED EARLY.(Local)
Nov 01, 2008 ... Byline: John Doherty Staff writer Oswego soon will have a new bridge to cross. The new Bridge Street bridge could be open as early as Nov. 10, said Josh Ribakove, of the state Department of Transportation's regional office in Syracuse. The opening depends ...
SCHOOL PROJECT CAUSES ANGST; THOUGH ASSURED THEIR TAXES WON'T INCREASE, HANNIBAL RESIDENTS ARE WORRIED.(Local)
Nov 01, 2008 ... Byline: Debra J. Groom Staff writer Some people in Hannibal are angry about their taxes going up and up. They voiced this frustration at a recent public presentation by Superintendent Michael DiFabio concerning the upcoming vote on the proposed construction project ...
PREPAYMENT PLAN AVAILABLE FOR STUDENT MEALS.(Local)
Nov 01, 2008 ... The Oswego City School District is starting a program to ensure all students regularly receive a healthy and nutritious meal. The School Lunch Department has partnered with my LunchMoney.com to help in prepayment for breakfast and lunch and to allow parents to see what their ...
PORK POT ROAST SERVED AT CHAPEL ON TUESDAY.(Local)
Nov 01, 2008 ... Voters can stop by Believer's Chapel in Fulton on Tuesday for an Election Day dinner featuring pork pot roast with all ...
A BOO-TIFUL DAY FOR A HALLOWEEN PARADE.(Local)
Nov 01, 2008 ... CAPTION(S): PHOTO Laura Dobler/The Post-Standard SHAWN GILCHRIST and Mathew Barnhart, both of Irene Frankenfield's first-grade class at Michael Maroun Elementary School in Phoenix, carry their class sign during the annual Halloween parade. Every year on ...
PHOENIX POLICE: DRIVER DID 97 IN 25 MPH ZONE.(Local)
Nov 01, 2008 ... Byline: Kathy Coffta Sims Staff writer A 19-year-old Cicero man led police on a vehicle chase through Phoenix early Friday morning before being arrested at a house in the village. Phoenix Police Chief Rod Carr said that Michael M. Stevens, of 8676 Backstretch Path, ...
CNY IN THE NBA.(Sports)
Nov 01, 2008 ... Carmelo Anthony (Denver): suspended Andray Blatche (Washington): at Detroit, today Adonal Foyle (Orlando): DNP at Memphis, Friday Donte Greene (Sacramento): 1 assist, 0 points in 9:55 at Miami, Friday Jason Hart ...
QB'S SIX PACK LIFTS CAMDEN; FORBRAGD ACCOUNTS FOR ALL SIX TDS AS THE BLUE DEVILS ROLL INTO CLASS A FINAL.(SERIES: HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS EXTRA)(Sports)
Nov 01, 2008 ... Byline: Pat Spadafore Contributing writer Quarterback D.J. Forbragd had a hand in all six touchdowns as Camden rolled to a 42-14 victory over Whitesboro and earned a trip to the Carrier Dome for the Class A final. Camden (6-3) meets New Hartford (7-2) at 5 p.m ....
Busy Knight; Ludden football headlines action in Section III playoffs.(Sports)
Nov 01, 2008 ... Byline: Staff reports The Section III football playoffs continued Friday night with the Class A and Class C semifinals. Also Friday, champions were crowned in girls soccer and boys and girls cross country. Football Bishop Ludden quarterback John Rooney ...
LUDDEN'S ROONEY RULES; KNIGHTS' STREAK HITS 21.(SERIES: HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS EXTRA)(Sports)
Nov 01, 2008 ... Byline: Neil Kerr Staff writer Throwing for two touchdowns and rumbling 14 yards for another Friday, junior quarterback John Rooney sparked defending state Class C football champion Bishop Ludden to a 26-14 victory over Cazenovia in a Section III semifinal at Cicero-North ...
TV WON'T MISS A BEAT OF SU MEN'S BASKETBALL.(Sports)
Nov 01, 2008 ... All of the Syracuse University men's basketball games will be televised this season, including the two exhibition games. Time Warner Sports will broadcast SU's ...
A GOLDEN MOMENT; US OLYMPIC EQUESTRIAN TEAM GATHERS AT ONCENTER.(Sports)
Nov 01, 2008 ... Byline: Bill Palka Contributing writer It was a night of reunion at the Oncenter for the 2008 United States Equestrian team as they shared the same stage for the first time since winning the gold medal at the summer Olympic Games. Beezie Madden, McLain Ward, Laura ...
LOUISVILLE READY FOR SOME PAYBACK; SU IS PREPARED TO FACE AN ANGRY CARDINALS SQUAD AFTER LAST YEAR'S UPSET.(Sports)
Nov 01, 2008 ... Byline: Donnie Webb Staff writer Delone Carter could hardly believe his eyes ... and his ears. The Syracuse University football team went on the road a year ago to shock Louisville. Carter, a sophomore tailback, had a unique perspective of the Orange's 38-35 upset. He was on ...
ORANGE HOCKEY SETTLES IN AT HOME; THE WOMEN'S HOCKEY TEAM GIVES A SELLOUT CROWD PLENTY TO CHEER ABOUT.(Sports)
Nov 01, 2008 ... Byline: Lindsay Kramer Staff writer For the first 11 Halloweens of her life, Kristen Mohr of Baldwinsville had been a variety of characters ranging from a witch to a softball player to SpongeBob SquarePants. Friday night, she played her favorite part yet -- a Syracuse ...
F-M RULES AGAIN; BOTH THE BOYS AND GIRLS RUNNERS CAPTURE SECTIONAL CLASS AA TEAM TITLES.(SERIES: HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS EXTRA)(Sports)
Nov 01, 2008 ... Byline: Neil Kerr Staff writer The Hornets are hot. Competing for Section III cross country titles at Jamesville Beach Park Friday, both the girls and boys teams from Fayetteville-Manlius showed why they are so highly ranked in the state and nation. Both won Class AA ...
Correction.(Local)(Correction notice)
Nov 01, 2008 ... A calendar item in some editions of Neighbors Thursday had an incorrect title. A Christmas auction, not a fall festival, is being held at 1 p.m. Sunday at ...