F-M grad produces documentary after witnessing 9/11 tragedy
A Seattle resident who grew up in Fayetteville is making big waves in her new role as movie producer.
Library Focus: Tax help, movie night and leadership challenge offered this week
Meet your everyday challenges and discover your potential for leadership right here in beautiful downtown B’ville.
Town moves toward Caz Lake herbicide treatment
The Cazenovia Town Board adopted the final State Environmental Quality Review scoping document for the 2012 lake herbicide treatment at its Feb. 13 meeting.
Baker to present ‘Sweeney Todd’
Baker High School will present the musical, tells the story of barber Sweeney Todd and his murderous activities in London, at 7 p.m. March 8 and 9, and at 1 and 7 p.m. March 10 in the school auditorium.
Lysander Parks and Recreation - Spring activities
Babysitting course, snow tubing, yoga, winemaking and tai chi offered this spring through Lysander Parks and Recreation Department
North Syracuse artist captures trials of war in mixed media pieces
As an active participant with Syracuse Marine Parents, an organization created for Marine families to support one another, Sharon Blair attended a picnic where others saw the sketch she had done of her son Forest, a Marine deployed to Afghanistan. The requests flooded in — will you paint my Marine, too? “They all have that same look in their eyes. You know they’ve been through something,” she said. “I want to capture that emotion.”
Jewish Community Center seeks volunteers for annual Purim Carnival
Volunteers must be in seventh grade and above; student volunteers will receive community service hours to fulfill requirements and a notice of completion. Purim is a lively, joy-filled holiday, which is why many communities celebrate with a carnival.
Registration now open for SkanRaces 2012
SkanRaces.com is open for registration for all 2012 events. Go to SkanRaces.com to reserve your spot now in any or all 2012 races before they sell out.
Skaneateles woman featured in Ladies’ Home Journal
Named “Awesome Woman of the Month” for March
Amy Schiek of Skaneateles, is featured in the March issue of Ladies’ Home Journal as “Awesome Woman of the Month” for March. The magazine recognizes her four-year volunteering and advocacy record for Dining for Women, an 8,000-member giving circle that empowers, educates, and supports women and girls in extreme poverty around the world.
With a little help from some friends
54Freedom moves into 5 Ledyard Ave., restores structure
As the Cazenovia-based national financial planning firm 54Freedom continues to increase its workforce and improve its headquarters at 5 Ledyard Ave., everyone involved shares a common bond: their zipcode.
Griffin, Highland Forest host USSSA qualifier
Local to compete in national snowshoeing championship
With scarce snow accumulation, area snowshoe racers jettisoned their distinctive footwear and strapped on sneakers to compete at Highland Forest on Feb. 12.
‘Mucho Dinero’ dance draws crowd
On Saturday, Jan. 14, socially conscious Cazenovia High School students, restless after the season’s first snow day, braved the cold and descended upon the American Legion for the Second Annual Mucho Dinero dance.
A voice that could move mountains
When Whitney Houston’s death was announced on Feb. 11, my thoughts flashed back to one of the best concerts I’d ever heard, and I’ve attended thousands.
EDITORIAL: Until next Caz WinterFest
While snow was late to the party, residents of Cazenovia were right on time for 2012 Winter Festival celebrations.
LETTERS: Manlius Mayor reflects on Whitney Houston's ‘generous spirit’
To the editor: I have been blessed to be able to build a career on a God-given talent that gives me great satisfaction every day as an artist, graphic designer and now as the Mayor of Manlius. Since 1982, I have been drawing and presenting portraits to celebrities across New York State commemorating their performances or appearances.
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