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Barbara Raymond-LaPrease serves as secretary for the Woodworkers of Central New York, Inc. She demonstrates a Pegas Precisions Scroll Saw at the New York Farm Show. Photo by Deborah Jeanne Sergeant.

Barbara Raymond-LaPrease, 62

May 22, 2020 admin

Retiree from Baldwinsville champions woodworking By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant Many people would never guess Barbara Raymond-LaPrease, 62, is a woodworker.

Scott Roby is a professor of astronomy at SUNY Oswego, and the director of the planetarium program housed in the Shineman Science Center on the Oswego campus.

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Scott Roby, 66

March 17, 2020 admin

Planetarium director helps us better understand the universe By Alexander Plate Q: Could you describe your work at the planetarium?

Carol Yerdon of North Redfield said she has measured 6,903.45 inches of snow during 25 years keeping track of the weather in northern Oswego County.

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Carol Yerdon, 57

January 28, 2020 admin

North Redfield resident has been measuring snow and rain for the local media for 25 years By Mary Beth Roach

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Ronald Woodward Sr., 70

November 22, 2019December 7, 2019 admin

Long-time Fulton mayor will retire at the end of the year, after more than three decades of public service By

George DeMass, a town of Oswego native, is past president of the board of directors at Safe Haven Holocaust Refugee Shelter Museum.

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George DeMass, 74

September 22, 2019 admin

Past board president of Safe Haven Holocaust Refugee Shelter Museum talks about the museum and the 75th anniversary of the

Maryann Roefaro holding her poodle, Millie. She recently published a new book that deals with everything from life, death and families. Roefaro is the CEO of Hematology/Oncology Associates of Central New York.

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Maryann Roefaro, 60

July 28, 2019September 29, 2019 admin

By Mary Beth Roach Healthcare leader shares her thoughts on writing her latest book, ‘A Human’s Purpose by Millie the

Ann Hoadley was honored in May as the Onondaga County Senior of the Year, having been nominated by Hospice of Central New York in recognition of her years of service there. Staff estimate that Hoadley, a former nurse, has volunteered more than 2,000 hours in the nine years she been with the hospice. She has also volunteered with other area organizations, including the Beaver Lake Nature Center in Baldwinsville for several decades, beginning when her children were young and continuing on long after they’d grown. The Senior of the Year event is sponsored by Onondaga Elders, Inc. and the Onondaga County Office for Aging.

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Ann Hoadley, 86

May 25, 2019 admin

Liverpool volunteer recognized as Onondaga Senior of the Year By Mary Beth Roach You were selected as the Onondaga County

Mary Keough founded Sarah’s Guest House in 1994. The house, on Roberts Avenue in Syracuse, offers accommodations to families of adult patients who come to Syracuse to receive medical treatment. It has served 18,000 people since its inception. Keough will be honored in April during a gala event organized by Sarah’s Guest House.

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Mary Keough, 80

March 21, 2019 admin

Founder of Sarah’s Guest House in Syracuse to be honored as organization turns 25 By Mary Beth Roach Q.: Are

After 41 years in politics — 15 at the local level and 26 in the New York State Senate — John DeFrancisco stepped down at the end of 2018.

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Sen. John DeFrancisco, 72

January 28, 2019 admin

Getting ready for a new phase of his life — after 41 years in politics By Mary Beth Roach Q:

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Tom Henry, 65

November 15, 2018November 15, 2018 admin

Instructor of one of the most popular classes at Oasis — on American presidency —shares his thoughts about the presidency and

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