Gaffney named director of Central New York Girl Scouts
Mindy Lu Gaffney, a longtime Girl Scout executive, is welcomed as the new director of the Girl Scout Council of Central New York. She replaces Patricia Roundtree and begins Jan. 4 with a 6 p.m. reception set for Jan. 8 at the council center. A grant orientation by the Central New York Community Foundation is Jan. 23 at the Onondaga County Central Library, while St Joseph's Hospital Health Center seeks volunteers for the ER and critical care areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mindy Lu Gaffney
Binghamton
Tam
Gaffney
New York
CNY
State University College At
Thomason Road
Julie Schad
Jschad
Cnygsc.org
Central New York Community Foundation
Onondaga County
Curtin
Gallenes
S. Salina St
Onondaga
Madison
Foundation
St. Joseph’s Hospital Health Center
Myra Richards
Fresh Air Fund seeks host families for summer placements
The Fresh Air Fund recruits NY city host families for children ages 6 to 12 from disadvantaged neighborhoods. Families choose gender and approximate age with no financial commitment beyond a welcoming home. For details call 800 367-0003 or visit freshair.org. Scott Beacham of Blue Cross BlueShield of Central New York named honorary corporate chair for the American Health Walk Run on March 31 at ShoppingTown Mall. Frank Breaddy reports for The Syracuse Newspapers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fresh Air Fund
New York City
Freshair.org
HLF
Scott Beacham
Blue Cross BlueShield
New York
ShoppingTown Mall
Frank Breaddy
Syracuse
Cai
Citynews
The
Muscular Dystrophy Association
Holidays Inn
Electronics Parkway
Salina
Lets Go Slip Slide on Ice At Washington Park
Erica Greenall, 14, of Liverpool skates at the new temporary rink in Washington Park. The first day of operation drew light crowds as snow fell, with Greenall seeking a free local activity. She was guided to stand, stay upright, and move forward before enjoying hot chocolate nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erica Greenall
Liverpool
Washington Park
Greenall
Glendale Avenue
Lane
Burger King
Syracuse and area ice skating rinks listed with contact info
Local rinks in Syracuse Burnet Meachem Sunnycrest Washington Park Marcellus Park Shore Park Allyn Ice Arena Lysander-Radisson Ice Arena State Fair Coliseum and SU Tennity Rink are described with phone numbers and hours. Scrolls mention Simon and Dong-Hee Lee visiting SU rink and lessons with siblings and friends, noting slippery ice and new rental skates. The piece highlights student access and novice skating experiences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aoriane Jaeckle
Pnet
Anna Yevseyeva
Luba Bezhenar
Vitaliy Bezhenar
Syracuse
New York
Burnet Park
Artentian Te T Heir
Burnet
Meachem
Sunnycrest
Lysander
Lysander-Radisson
Geddes
State Fair Coliseum
Simon
SU and State Unversity College of Environmental Sciences and Forestry
Katie Webster
Conor Webster
Hurlburt Road
Katie
Salt City
Conor
Jack Manion
Natalie Manion
Community urged to recycle Christmas trees for mulch
Onondaga County residents are asked to donate used Christmas trees for mulch as OCRRA runs curbside collection in Syracuse and towns and operates public compost sites through Jan 13. Remove stands lights tinsel and decorations and avoid plastic bags. Wreaths with metal supports should not be included.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Onondaga County
Onondaga County Resource Recovery Agency
Syracuse
OCRRA
Jamesville
Route 91
Amboy
Airport Road
Diabetics and charity events fill Syracuse datebook
This week lists Team Diabetes spaghetti dinner at St. Joseph's Church Camillus to raise 4200 for diabetes research. Fundraisers include Christ the King Retreat House dinner dance at Hotel Syracuse Grand Ballroom, Black and Blue Ball at Holiday Inn, Heart Ball at Oncenter, Women of Courage dinner, Symphonic Affair at Oncenter, Bids for Kids at Hotel Syracuse, Breath of Spring Gala at Welch Allyn Lodge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Diabetes
American Diabetes Association
Team Diabetes
St. Joseph's Church
Camillus
Rome
Italy
ADA Team Diabetes
Naomi
Raymond Cook
Tam
Christine Shen
Christ the King Retreat House
Syracuse Grand Ballroom
Warren
St. Syracuse
Nik Lite
Jennifer Squadrite
Syracuse Commission For Women
Pii Nares
Syracuse
Holiday closings for New Year’s Day observed
Banks are closed along with county central library city branches and all government offices. Post offices Deliveries limited to Express Mail. Trash pickup shifts one day later in Syracuse. Centre buses run Sunday schedule. Major markets closed. Malls open with limited hours. Call 442-3400 for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Syracuse
Carousel Center
Camillus
Shopping Town
Fayetteville
Great Northern
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Scouts
Girl Scout Council of
Central
Herald American
Fresh Air Fund Recruiting
Beacham
Samipee
Jaret
Tes
Syracuse University
Tennity
Gi-Jung Kang
Simon Lee
Dong-Hee Lee
Lees
Slocum Drive
Kang
Jack
Fran Webster
Forestry School
Mark Weiner
Baldwinsville
Elbridge
Fabius
Jordan
Manlius
Marcellus
Minoa
North Syracuse
Skaneateles
Solvay
Tully New Highway
Cicero
Clay
Dewitt
Town Highway Dept
Elbridge Fabius
LaFayette
Town Park
Smokey Hollow
Hinkle
New Highway
van Buren
City Syracuse
Suny Esf
LaFayette Road
Sur
Upstate
American Heart Association
Oncenter
Association
Syracuse Symphony Orchestra
SSO Association
Syracuse Boys and Girls
American Lung Association of
Central New York
Welch Allyn
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