Gao Zhan detained in China as family split
Gao Zhan, Syracuse PhD and wife of Xue Donghua, vanishes after authorities seize her in China with their 5 year old son Andrew. Xue and son are later reunited in the United States while Gao remains missing amid claims of unspecified crimes and humanitarian justice. Powell questioned her welfare during a high level meeting.
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Gao Zhan
Syracuse University
Xue Donghua
Andrew Vale
McLean
Gao
American Unier
Xue
Beijing
Andrew
United States
China
Foreign Ministry
Geo
Syracuse
Gree
U.S
Colin Powell
Qian Qi-chen
Taiwan
An SU
Unkindest Cuts Threaten Kids Programs Under Bush
President Bush's proposed budget would slash child care, child abuse prevention, and pediatric training funding, reversing gains from the Clinton era. Officials cite prior large increases, but critics warn the cuts jeopardize protection and education for nearly a million abused or neglected children annually and undermine overall child welfare.
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Clinton
Congress
Home care funding debate urges state help for seniors
A writer argues for state grants to cover nursing care while families cover living costs. Citing a four member family with dementia in three stages, they cite high nursing home costs versus home care savings. They praise New York’s program and call for choice between home care and nursing home options for middle income seniors.
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Tom
New York
Eli
Optimism Fails to Melt Winter Doldrums in Pompey Center
James Tobey of Pompey Center writes that optimism cannot erase lingering snow, critiquing Sean Kirsts March essays and noting three weeks of accumulation, an extended mid season, threatened opening days, and a spring celebration hoped for in late May as the blues mood lingers.
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Sean Kirsts
March
James Tobey
Pompey Center
Hotel Syracuse pianist Bob Eckerman remembered
The Syracuse area recalls Bob Eckerman, longtime featured pianist at the Hotel Syracuse. His skilled playing in Jazz and popular tunes brought enjoyment at many engagements, and his friendly manner left a lasting impression on listeners who knew him.
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Bob Eckerman
Syracuse
Hotel
Jim and
Catherine
Manning
Taste of Italy event hailed as annual treat at fairgrounds
Betsy Sinclair-Cady praises the Taste of Italy held March 19 at the Ariand Home Center Fairgrounds. She notes a large turnout, enjoyable music, food and wine, and the sharing of recipes and recommendations. Organizers are thanked for providing warmth after a long winter and hoping for future yearly installments. Glen Lariviere comments on sports team nicknames and Native American names in a separate note.
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Ariand Home Center
Fairgrounds
Jahan
Italy
Betsy Sinclair-Cady
Syracuse
Demographic change and Syracuse’s evolving cityscape
Maureen Sich argues in a column on census coverage that demographic shifts are not a reason to lament. Sean Kirst highlights upstate cities as lifeblood, noting Syracuse has improved since 1974 while acknowledging occasional changes in color and heritage.
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Maureen Sich
Sean Kirst
Ipstate
Syracuse
Coffee connection aids El Salvador relief in Syracuse
Syracuse volunteers coordinate the La Estancia Sister Community to support El Salvador after a major earthquake. About 1,500 killed and thousands injured. SU students raise funds and promote El Salvador coffee in local restaurants. Paul de Lima Coffee Co. will offer small-farm co op coffee in April.
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Syracuse
Salvador
la Estancia
Shirley Novak
el Salvador
Syracuse University
Paul de Lima Coffee Co
Becky Oliver
Fowler High School
Matvei Chekhtman
Su's
School of Music
Rainforest Alliance
U.S
Austin G. Paulnack
Readers urged to send letters to Herald journal forum
Readers are invited to submit letters for publication. They should be succinct and legible and must include the writer’s name address and daytime telephone. Submissions become property of The Herald Co and may be edited and published in various Herald papers and online services.
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Herald-Journal
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Syracuse
Editard-Journal
Herald Americea
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