The Post-Standard (Syracuse, NY) back issues from July 2009:
WALKABLE DEVELOPMENT FOR MANLIUS MAIN DRAG; DEVELOPER PROPOSES PEDESTRIAN-FRIENDLY $16 MILLION COMPLEX OF STORES, EATERIES AND OFFICES ON MOSTLY EMPTY STRETCH OF ROUTE 92.(News)
Jul 01, 2009 ... Byline: Bob NiedtStaff writer A proposed $16 million retail-office development in Manlius would bring two restaurants with outdoor seating, a drugstore and more tucked into a six-building complex designed to flow into the village setting. The seven-acre complex is ...
COMPANY NEWS.(News)
Jul 01, 2009 ... Byline: Compiled by Susan Royal from news releases DAN JORDAN joined MetLife as a financial services representative in the Greater Syracuse Agency. The company is at 301 Plainfield Road, Suite 240, Salina. DANIEL PORTER joined Tetra Tech Architects & Engineers as an ...
MARCELLUS COUPLE OPEN SEARS IN CICERO; HOMETOWN STORE OFFERS A SMALLER VERSION OF THE MALL-BASED STORES.(News)(Column)
Jul 01, 2009 ... Byline: BOB NIEDT RETAIL NOTEBOOK Sears has officially returned to Cicero. It's a bit more compact than the grand department store Sears once had at the former Penn Can Mall, before splitting for its current home in Great Northern Mall in the 1980s. This ...
FORT DRUM SOLDIER DIES IN AFGHANISTAN.(News)
Jul 01, 2009 ... A Fort Drum soldier was killed Monday in Afghanistan, the Department of Defense announced Tuesday. Sgt. Terry J. Lynch, 22, of Shepherd, Mont., died in Wardak Province of wounds ...
FORMER ARK. GOV. HUCKABEE TO SPEAK IN CNY.(News)
Jul 01, 2009 ... Mike Huckabee, a former Arkansas governor and 2008 Republican presidential candidate, is scheduled to speak at the Conservative Recognition ...
HOUSEHOLD INCOME TAKES TWO EARNERS NOW.(Opinion)(Letter to the editor)
Jul 01, 2009 ... To the Editor: Regarding columnist George Will's claim that there is little difference in relative household expenditures between 1960 and now -- the Hudson Institute and the American Spectator all know, but conveniently forget to mention, ...
DON'T CAST YOUR VOTE FOR ANY MORE INCUMBENTS.(Opinion)(Letter to the editor)
Jul 01, 2009 ... To the Editor: We have no one to blame but ourselves for the dysfunctional New York state Legislature. We keep voting in the same politicians, year after year. This should stop today! Next ...
ANOTHER GRADUATION AND THE CALENDAR TURNS.(Opinion)(Letter to the editor)
Jul 01, 2009 ... To the Editor: Clocks and calendars keep turning. The corn is up, the roses are red, the foliage seems greener and fuller. Another granddaughter graduates high school. She's the one who, when Joe Biden was visiting Syracuse University several years ago, asked her ...
DEATH-DEALING NOW DONE FROM THIS REGION.(Opinion)(Letter to the editor)
Jul 01, 2009 ... To the Editor: On Saturday, The Post-Standard announced that waging war has come to Syracuse, and thus made us a legitimate target. Concern about the drones being brought to us has been validated. Now we can supply civilian, homey, lifestyles to operators of the ...
OBAMA TRYING TO MAKE CHANGES; GIVE HIM TIME.(Opinion)(Letter to the editor)
Jul 01, 2009 ... To the Editor: Regarding the June 20 letters under the heading "Heading the Wrong Way" -- I can only think that Republicans, not satisfied with ruining our economy, are trying to bring on Armageddon as well. President Barack Obama is extending an olive branch to the Islamic ...
EDUCATION NEEDED ON DATING VIOLENCE.(Opinion)(Letter to the editor)
Jul 01, 2009 ... To the Editor: With the news that singer Chris Brown has pleaded guilty to an assault charge against his former girlfriend Rihanna, now is a crucial time to educate teens as well as their parents about dating violence and abuse. A new study released by Liz Claiborne ...
CHILDREN'S TRIBUTES BROUGHT TEARS OF JOY.(Opinion)(Letter to the editor)
Jul 01, 2009 ... To the Editor: How I wish all of Syracuse could have attended the Children's Day Program at Rockefeller United Methodist Church June 21! Actually, it wasn't just a program; it was the entire church service, and it was exceptional in every way. From the prelude, played ...
DOWNTOWN INTERSTATE CONVENIENT -- FOR SOME.(Opinion)(Letter to the editor)
Jul 01, 2009 ... To the Editor: Picture Interstate 81 through Syracuse: a broad swath from Interstate 481 in the south to Carousel and Onondaga Lake in the north. Often heavy traffic. Ugly, barren cross streets through downtown, compounded by Interstate 690. Motor noise to either side. Lucky ...
CONSIDER THIS.(Opinion)(Editorial)
Jul 01, 2009 ... Celebrating guns It was Gun Celebration Night at the Assembly of God church in Louisville, Ky., on Saturday. Pastor Ken Pagano blessed the 180 celebrants, asking that "the Lord will bless you and keep you." It was more publicity stunt than religious service, but ...
SILENT NO MORE; GUARDSMAN EXPOSES ABSURDITY OF "DON'T ASK, DON'T TELL'.(Opinion)(Editorial)
Jul 01, 2009 ... Dan Choi was a perfect fit for the military when he was leading Army infantry troops on patrol in the "Triangle of Death" in Iraq, or, more recently, serving honorably as an infantry lieutenant for the New York National Guard. But all that changed in March, when he openly ...
'POLITICAL WILL' IS CODE FOR DOING WHAT BUSINESS WANTS.(Opinion)(Letter to the editor)
Jul 01, 2009 ... To the Editor: Unfortunately, single-payer health care (my choice) is not part of the debate, except that "it is not on the table" or "there is not enough political will" -- code that corporations don't want it. Everyone has heard the statistics: 30 percent of the ...
PROCESS STILL WORKS WELL; NO ONE'S LIFE IS IN DANGER.(Opinion)(Letter to the editor)
Jul 01, 2009 ... To the Editor: Reform what? Now in my mid-60s, I have a pretty good idea of the availability and quality of U.S. health care. Never have I had to wait for treatment from doctors, hospitals or other health-care providers. Its always been affordable, to the extent that ...
NO WONDER SOME RESIST SINGLE-PAYER SYSTEM.(Opinion)(Letter to the editor)
Jul 01, 2009 ... To the Editor: I would like for my family and me to have a single-payer health-care system, like my friends and relatives in various countries overseas and in Canada. The rest of the Americans can have the very profitable, expensive, limited access, with exclusion of preexisting ...
HEALTH-CARE REFORM: NEEDED OR NOT?; CONSERVATIVE CASE IGNORES THOSE LEFT WITHOUT HEALTH CARE.(Opinion)(Letter to the editor)
Jul 01, 2009 ... To the Editor: In his column, "Medical Care Costs More Now than Ever," George Will outlines the conservative position against health-care reform. First, he justifies the Republican Party constantly saying "no" by saying "no" is an "indispensable word in politics, ...
Common Sense Party probably would be minority.(Opinion)(Letter to the editor)
Jul 01, 2009 ... To the Editor: The June 23 "Health Care Debate" writers -- Ms. Brisson, Ms. Grieshaber and Dr. Durgin -- all had nice ideas for our dysfunctional health-care system. Although I am a veteran and use the fine Veterans Affairs services at our local hospital in Syracuse, I would ...
CONEYS, FRANKS OR SNAPPYS: WHATEVER YOU CALL THEM, HOFMANN'S BUSINESS IS HOT.(CNY)
Jul 01, 2009 ... Byline: Don CazentreFood & Drink editor It's the height of midsummer hot dog season, and the Hofmann Sausage Co. in DeWitt is in high gear: It's grinding out about a quarter of a million pounds of hot dogs each week. Call them dogs and coneys. Or franks and snappys ....
A FESTIVE FOURTH; TRIO OF DESSERTS BRINGS ON THE RED, WHITE AND BLUE.(CNY)(Column)
Jul 01, 2009 ... Byline: Evelyn Clayton We celebrate the nation's 233rd birthday Saturday with cookouts, fireworks, parades and patriotic music. According to a study by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, the most popular food items on Fourth of July menus are hot dogs, burgers, ...
WILD WETLANDS CAMP COMING TO MONTEZUMA.(News)
Jul 01, 2009 ... The Montezuma Audubon Center will hold a Wild Wetlands Week summer camp for children ages 10 through 13. The camp will run from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. July 27-31 and will be held at the Montezuma Audubon Center, 2295 state Route 89, in Savannah. The camp ...
SCHUMER FAULTS STUDY OF LAND-TRUST IMPACT.(News)
Jul 01, 2009 ... Byline: John Stith Staff writer U.S. Sen. Charles E. Schumer on Tuesday restated his long-held opposition to allowing the Cayuga Indian Nation to put land it owns into federal trust. "I oppose taking any land into trust in Cayuga and Seneca counties, plain and ...
FIREWORKS SHOWS TO LIGHT UP CNY.(News)
Jul 01, 2009 ... Byline: Compiled by Desiree Feigel-Dart Here's a guide to fireworks in Central New York this holiday weekend: Thursday Oswego County Fair: Dusk, Oswego County Fairgrounds, 291 Ellisburg St., Sandy Creek. Free. Call 387-3834 or visit ...
PANEL: DISCHARGE GAY OFFICER; SYRACUSE MEETING GOES AGAINST STATE GUARDSMAN WHO VIOLATED POLICY.(News)
Jul 01, 2009 ... Byline: Mike McAndrew and Mark Weiner Staff writers Lt. Dan Choi, who is gay, vowed Tuesday evening to fight to stay in the military after an Army board in Syracuse recommended he be the first person discharged from the New York National Guard for violating the "don't ask, don't ...
GRAND LARCENY ALLEGED IN THEFT OF MONEY THAT FELL FROM TRUCK.(News)(Column)
Jul 01, 2009 ... Byline: Sarah Moses and Sue Weibezahl Porter Staff writers A Syracuse man was charged with grand larceny for taking money that had fallen from an armored truck in May, city police said. Peter Eppolito, 29, of 210 Graves St., was arraigned Tuesday in City Court ....
SYRACUSE WOMAN ADMITS ROLE IN LIVERPOOL ROBBERY.(News)(Column)
Jul 01, 2009 ... Byline: Jim O'Hara Staff writer A Syracuse woman admitted in court Tuesday to participating in a January robbery at a suburban store with her husband, who recently entered a "not responsible" plea under the state's insanity law. Jennifer VanDyke, 24, of Ash Street, ...
MARCELLUS NAVY CORPSMAN REMEMBERED; PASTOR SAYS HARDENBURGH "WASN'T ABOUT THE MEDALS, HE WAS ABOUT PEOPLE.".(News)
Jul 01, 2009 ... Byline: Scott Rapp Staff writer A couple years ago, Navy hospital corpsmen Jon T. Hardenburgh and Michael Horning were trying to stay cool on a scalding day at an airstrip in Hawaii. They and other members of the Navy's elite flying demonstration team, The Blue ...
$2 MILLION IN STIMULUS FUNDS GO TO SYRACUSE HOUSING AGENCY.(News)
Jul 01, 2009 ... Byline: Michelle Breidenbach Staff writer Warrisha Danzy welcomed her congressman, her mayor and state Assembly members into her living room Tuesday to thank them, God and President Barack Obama for helping her buy her first home on Hall Avenue, on Syracuse's South Side. ...
REPORT RATES STATE HOSPITALS FOR INFECTIONS.(News)
Jul 01, 2009 ... Byline: James T. Mulder Staff writer University Hospital in Syracuse had one of the highest infection rates in the state last year in its medical-surgical intensive care unit, according to the state Health Department. The state report released Tuesday shows University ...
<CF91>JACKSON GAVE SOUNDTRACK TO EVERYDAY LIVES.(News)(Column)
Jul 01, 2009 ... Gina Ingram is trying to avoid the endless media recaps of the spectacle and scandal that dominated the last 20 years of Michael Jackson's life. Ingram prefers to think of a day, as a little girl, when she arrived home from school on the Northeast section of Syracuse. A family ...
ONEIDA ARSONIST FACES DWI CHARGE AFTER CRASH.(News)
Jul 01, 2009 ... An Oneida man who served prison time for burning down the former Stanton Paper Box company building was arrested on drunk driving and forgery charges Monday after an accident on Poppleton Road in Verona. Jeffrey E. Truman Jr., 23, drove his pickup truck into a ditch, Oneida ...
ASSEMBLYWOMAN BACKS NICOLETTI; CHRISTENSEN ENDORSES THE FORMER ASSEMBLYMAN IN SYRACUSE MAYORAL RACE.(News)
Jul 01, 2009 ... Byline: Meghan Rubado Staff writer Assemblywoman Joan Christensen Tuesday endorsed Democratic mayoral candidate Joe Nicoletti for Syracuse mayor. Christensen, D-Syracuse, announced her support for Nicoletti, one of five Democrats running for the top city post, at ...
IRAN DEATH IS RALLYING CRY.(News)
Jul 01, 2009 ... CAPTION(S): PHOTO Frank Ordonez/The Post-Standard A PHOTOGRAPH of Neda Agha Soltan is held Tuesday afternoon during a vigil for Iran at ...
DRIVERS WHO TEXT FACE NEW FINE; ONONDAGA COUNTY LAW MAKES VIOLATORS PAY UP TO $150, BEGINNING TODAY.(News)
Jul 01, 2009 ... Byline: John Mariani Staff writer You. Behind the wheel. Put down the BlackBerry. Onondaga County's law that bars motorists from text messaging while driving goes into force today. The change means that law enforcement officers anywhere in the county, ...
OSWEGO COUNTY EVENT OPENS TODAY, OFFERS FUN THAT'S FREE.(News)
Jul 01, 2009 ... Byline: Debra J. Groom Staff writer Beginning today, Oswego County residents can enjoy free fun at the County Fair in Sandy Creek. For free admission and free parking, people can go to the fair to see exhibits and events that show off all that the county has to offer ....
NC COUPLE ACCUSED OF WELFARE FRAUD WHILE HERE.(News)
Jul 01, 2009 ... A North Carolina couple faces counts of grand larceny and welfare fraud, both felonies, following an investigation by Oswego County sheriff's deputies. Victor R. Halstead, 32, and Brooke R. Halstead, 23, of 8115 Brookgate Terrace, Raleigh, were charged Monday after deputies say ...
OSWEGO'S DOWNTOWN FARMERS MARKET THURSDAY.(News)
Jul 01, 2009 ... The Greater Oswego-Fulton Chamber of Commerce Oswego Farmers' Market, celebrating over 50 years as Oswego's community block party, continues 5 to 9 p.m. Thursday on West First St., between Bridge and Oneida Streets in the city of Oswego. The Domicolo-Barlow ...
AGITA AT AGR; ANDRETTI GREEN RACING COMES TO THE GLEN ; NEEDING A WIN -- AND SOME HARMONY.(Sports)
Jul 01, 2009 ... Byline: Mike Waters Staff writer In the late 1980s, the Boston Red Sox infamously became known as a team of 25 players and 25 cabs. The Andretti Green Racing team -- four cars and four drivers -- sometimes appears to feature the same sort of harmony as those Sox of ...
2008-09 HIGH SCHOOL CHAMPIONS.(Sports)
Jul 01, 2009 ... Here's a look at the championship performances from each season of the 2008-09 school year. FOOTBALL Section III Class AA: Henninger Class A: New Hartford Class B: Oneida Class C: Westmoreland Class D: ...
LOCAL CLUB PROS IN HUNT FOR MAJOR BERTH; CORTLAND CC'S MANNING, KANON VALLEY'S SAVAGE IN CONTENTION AT PPNC.(Sports)
Jul 01, 2009 ... Byline: Chris Wagner Staff writer Cortland Country Club head pro Eric Manning recorded his third consecutive solid round Tuesday in the PGA Professional National Championship in his attempt to return to the PGA Championship for the second straight year. Manning added ...
FUTURES TOUR GETS "SUPER HILLY' STOP; DEFENDING CHAMPION KIM WELCH GETS A LOOK AT DRUMLINS COUNTRY CLUB.(Sports)
Jul 01, 2009 ... Byline: Donna Ditota Staff writer Kim Welch stopped by Drumlins Country Club on Tuesday to display her ability to drive the golf ball a considerable distance. The Duramed Futures Tour player, who will defend her Alliance Bank Golf Classic title later this month, had hoped to ...
LOCAL HALL OF FAME WELCOMES NEW CLASS.(Sports)
Jul 01, 2009 ... Byline: Staff report The 2009 class of inductees for the Greater Syracuse Sports Hall of Fame was announced Tuesday afternoon. The class brings the total number of inductees to 174 since the inception of the Hall in 1987. This year's inductees will be honored at the ...
RUNNING BACK COMMITS TO SU; DOM TIMBERS SAYS HE CAN ALSO PLAY CORNERBACK AND RETURN KICKS.(Sports)
Jul 01, 2009 ... Byline: Donnie Webb Staff writer Five football players from Woodland Hills High School in Pittsburgh made unofficial visits to Syracuse University on Tuesday. Four of them received scholarship offers to play for the Orange. One of them said yes. Running ...
HERSHBERGER.(Obit)(Obituary)
Jul 01, 2009 ... Kathleen Sill Hoffman Hershberger June 28, 2009 Kathleen Sill Hoffman Hershberger passed away at her home on June 28, 2009 after a battle with breast cancer. She was born in Lyons, NY on September 11, 1942, and lived in Syracuse, NY. Most of her early years were ...
AMODIO.(Obit)(Obituary)
Jul 01, 2009 ... Gertrude A. Amodio June 28, 2009 Gertrude A. Amodio, 90, of Syracuse. Trudy was a life member and Grand Matron of the Order of the Eastern Star. She was predeceased by her husband, Dr. Frank J. Amodio. Surviving: children, James H. , Jackie L.; grandsons, James M ....
BARRETT.(Obit)(Obituary)
Jul 01, 2009 ... Daniel E. Barrett June 28, 2009 Daniel E. Barrett, 55, of East Syracuse was called home by our Lord suddenly on Sunday at his home. Daniel was born in Syracuse and had lived most of his life in East Syracuse. He was an attorney and had his own practice Daniel E ....
CAST II.(Obit)(Obituary)
Jul 01, 2009 ... David Wayne Cast II June 28, 2009 David Wayne Cast II, 24, of Oneida, passed away Sunday at University Hospital from injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident. Born in Syracuse, he lived in Camden and attended Camden High School. He moved to Oneida in 2006. David ...
MILLER.(Obit)(Obituary)
Jul 01, 2009 ... Emma Jean (Petit) Miller June 15, 2009 Emma Jean (Petit) Miller- Faulkner, 82, of Evansville, Indiana, passed away Monday, June 15, 2009. ...
SMITHSON.(Obit)(Obituary)
Jul 01, 2009 ... Ann M. Smithson June 2, 2009 Ann M. Smithson, 60, of North Syracuse, passed away Monday. Born in Massena, she was the daughter of Ida and Aloney Foley. Ann worked for Higbee Rubber Co., Pass & Seymour and Sunnyside Nursing Home. She is survived by her husband of 43 ...
SMITH.(Obit)(Obituary)
Jul 01, 2009 ... Dorothy A. "Dot" Smith June 27, 2009 Dorothy A. "Dot" Smith, 87, of Auburn, died Saturday at Auburn Memorial Hospital. Survived by brother, Warren "Bud" ...
MCALLISTER.(Obit)(Obituary)
Jul 01, 2009 ... Joel W. McAllister June 28, 2009 Joel W. McAllister, 60, of Clay, died Sunday. Survived by his wife, Donna; two sons, Derek and Jason; his mother, Eleanor ...
LAGOE.(Obit)(Obituary)
Jul 01, 2009 ... Robert H. LaGoe June 29, 2009 Robert H. LaGoe, 60, of Oswego. Surviving: wife, Mary Lou; three sisters, Theresa Colloca, Mary Kostoroski, and ...
LANSING.(Obit)(Obituary)
Jul 01, 2009 ... Richard C. Lansing June 29, 2009 Richard C. Lansing, 82, passed away Monday at Veteran's Hospital. A life resident of Syracuse, he retired from R.E. Dietz Company after many years. Mr. Lansing served his country proudly in the Navy of the United States during WWII ....
HOLDEN.(Obit)(Obituary)
Jul 01, 2009 ... Carolyn (Bruno) Holden June 28, 2009 Carolyn (Bruno) Holden's loving heart took its last beat on Sunday, June 28, 2009 after many years of struggling with severe heart disease. Her tremendous strength for life will be her legacy and for this her heart will live on ...
SKVARCH.(Obit)(Obituary)
Jul 01, 2009 ... Barbara Klock Skvarch June 29, 2009 Mrs. Barbara Klock Skvarch, 88, of 1403 Osborne Dr., Burlington, N.C. died Monday, June 29, 2009 peacefully at 9 a.m. at her home after a long illness. Barbara, a Syracuse, New York native, graduated from Nottingham ...
HAMPTON.(Obit)(Obituary)
Jul 01, 2009 ... Wright K. "Kemper" Hampton June 28, 2009 Wright K. "Kemper" Hampton, 37, passed away Sunday, June 28, 2009. A memorial service will be held on Thursday at 11 a.m. at Cato Christian Fellowship, E. Main St., Cato He is survived by his wife, ...
HACK.(Obit)(Obituary)
Jul 01, 2009 ... George C. Hack, Jr. June 29, 2009 Mr. George C. Hack, Jr., 59, of Syracuse, died Monday, June 29, 2009 at home. Born on Spetember 27, 1249 to the late George and Elsie Hack, George lived and worked on Syracuse's Northside for his entire life. Survived: his four ...
FREITAG.(Obit)(Obituary)
Jul 01, 2009 ... Gloria Freitag June 29, 2009 Mrs. Gloria Freitag, 78, of Pitcher Hill passed on Monday afternoon, June 29, 2009 at Francis House. Native life resident of the Syracuse are, she was born to the late Michael and Mary Lovell. She was a communicant of St ....
WARE.(Obit)(Obituary)
Jul 01, 2009 ... Barbara J. Ware June 27, 2009 Barbara J. Ware, 76, of Hannibal, died Saturday. Surviving: son, George (Coleen) Ware, Jr.; daughter-in-law, Cindy (Ware) Callahan; four ...
STONE.(Obit)(Obituary)
Jul 01, 2009 ... Karlton Stone June 29, 2009 Karlton Stone, 81, of Auburn died June 29, 2009. He was a 1946 graduate of Onondaga Valley High School where he played on the championship football and baseball teams. He is ...
ZINGARO.(Obit)(Obituary)
Jul 01, 2009 ... Wanda (Alexander) Zingaro June 30, 2009 Wanda Zingaro, 82, of Solvay, passed away Tuesday at St. Camillus Health and Rehabilitation Center. A life resident of Solvay, she worked for Crucible Steel and Frazer and Jones before retiring as a secretary in 1979. An avid ...
DAVITT.(Obit)(Obituary)
Jul 01, 2009 ... Agnes Davitt June 30, 2009 Agnes Davitt, 83, of Fairmount, passed away Tuesday at Van Duyn Home & Hospital. A native of El Centro, CA, she lived in Fairmount for 40 years. Agnes was formerly employed by On Bank. Surviving are her husband of 58 years, ...
BECKER.(Obit)(Obituary)
Jul 01, 2009 ... Edith Becker June 28, 2009 Edith Becker, 63, of Syracuse passed away Sunday at Lorretto after a long illness. Edith is survived by three brothers, Larry (Grace) Becker, Charlie (Pat) Becker and Walter (Elaine) Becker. Also several nieces and nephews. Edith was ...