Blitz Build relies on local volunteers and donations for five Syracuse houses
Habitat for Humanity reports broad community support for its Blitz Build in Syracuse pages. Local unions donate blocks and skilled crews while contractors provide roofing crews, with Howard Crook noting the shrinking local construction industry. Habitat seeks materials, wires, and furnace donations as cash, not just labor, remains tight. Carrier Corp offered 150 volunteers, with 60 on site, while organizers urge fundraising and material donations to finish houses.
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Habitat
Carrier Corp
Crook
Carer
Strathmore by the Park tour debuts in Syracuse estate homes
The second annual tour of six historic homes in Onondaga Park begins with a Friday preview at Summit Avenue home of Peter and Janet McDermott. Co-chairs Lynn Fallon and Patricia Black lead a fundraiser supporting Syracuse preservation and community programs. More than 300 attend Thursday’s Vera House fundraiser at Drumlins Country Club.
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Strathmore
Onondaga Park
Syracuse
Lasra
Peter MccDermott
Summit Avenue
Peter
Ents
Janet
John McDermott
Lynn Fallon
The
Onondaga Historical Association
Patricia Black
Onondaga Park Association
Michael
Tom
OHA
OPA
Fallon
Joan Bardenett
Drumlins Country Club
Vera House Inc
Kee
Serge Sy
Laura
Peter McDermott
Strathmore By the Park
Manlius
Barbara and
Willard
Bill” Lipe
Local leaders back White Ribbon effort to end spousal abuse
Vera House director Sally Berry and foundation chair Graham Ritchie join the White Ribbon Campaign symbolizing men's support to stop domestic violence. More than 9,500 ribbons were distributed locally as Attorney John Chando and others attended a fundraiser. The event highlighted the Aware alarm for victims and honored volunteers with the Sister Mary Vera Award.
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Vera House
Sally Berry
Foundation
Graham Ritchie
John Chando
Carolyn
Rita
Seaton Toth Howley
St. John the Evangelist Church
Diane Fitzpatrick
Willam Fitzpatrick
Fitzpatrick
Charles Hynes
Brooklyn
Attornney
Kings County
Hynes
New serger features aimed at perfectionists with professional looks
Eunice Farmer answers readers on sergers, marking, and lace care. A reader learns sergers stitch two top rows and a serged under seam, with elastic results for knits and wovens, plus tips on marking fittings with chalk and protecting trims with tape. Debbie Kemp of Baton Rouge wins for a tip on preventing trim snagging, with a chance to win a Sim-Flex gauge.
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Eunice Farmer
Leslie P
Leslie
Debbie Kemp
Baton Rouge
St. Louis
Dresses for bride's mom classic refined outfits on a budget
The feature promotes mother of the bride attire that is elegant without being ostentatious. It highlights full length gowns for formal events and knee length options for daytime weddings, plus coordinated makeup, hair, and accessories. Models Meriam Weiss and Mary Jo Conley showcase two looks.
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Lesa
Lori Max
Sears
Talbots
Catatog
Meriam Weiss
Mary Jo Conley
Mari
Repentant Spendthrift Learns Lessons From Pet Vet Bills
A reader scolds herself for needless buys after her dog Buster fell ill. She explains vet costs and her reluctance for a distemper shot, then seeks guidance on money and responsibility. Ann Landers assures forgiveness and emphasizes pets are a privilege with obligations.
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Buster
Ann
Sacramento
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