By Kate Hanzalik “Do justice, love mercy, and walk humbly with the Lord.” Michal 6:8 When Sharye Skinner was a child, she woke up every Christmas to see a tree that had very few presents beneath it. For many children,...
Year: 2022
A helping hand where it’s needed most: Local Red Cross volunteer assists with Hurricane Ian recovery
By Kate Hill Earlier this month, Cazenovia resident Anne Saltman returned from Florida, where she worked with the American Red Cross on its hurricane recovery efforts. Saltman, a Red Cross volunteer, was recruited on Sept. 26 for a two-week deployment...
Inspire: Christine McNeeley – Putting her life experience to work
By Alyssa Dearborn Although Christine McNeeley has been the new executive director of the Chadwick Residence for only four months, she looks forward to furthering the Chadwick Residence’s mission of helping women move past homelessness to live successful lives. Before...
Guest commentary: At the Heart of Giving
By Carolyn Hendrickson As someone who genuinely enjoys building relationships, I am always curious what motivates people to give. In a study referenced in Psychology Today, 85% of respondents said the reason they gave was simply because someone asked them....
Inspire – Wanda Fremont: A Helper to the Youngest Among Us
By Jason Klaiber Looking back on decades of work in psychiatry, predominantly in the branch dedicated to children and adolescents, Dr. Wanda Fremont traces her interest in her specified field back to a long-held fascination in the biopsychosocial model. Originally...