By Jason Klaiber Though she began participating in its activities later in life than most, Esther Dygert has since become a shining example of athleticism and heart within the Special Olympics organization. A resident of Earlville, a village situated on...
Category: Inspire
Inspire: Glenna Wisniewski: Liverpool Public Library director to retire
By Mark Bialczak When Glenna Wisniewski was a kid growing up in Baldwinsville, she recalls, on a rainy day she might be found at her friend Jimmy Pirong’s house playing library. “We would have our books and checkout cards,” she...
Inspire: Sue Fassler: Leading the way toward sustainability
By Norah Machia A simple but powerful message can be learned from the zero waste programs at the SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry: recycling is a good thing, but waste reduction is even better. “It’s more important that...
Inspire: Judith Hight: Driven to make a difference
By Kate Hanzalik J.S. Hight & Sons Fine Wines & Spirits. You’ll find the shop on Albany Street in Cazenovia. Walk in and you’ll see estate-bottled wines from around the world stacked neatly on rustic shelves and tables like rare...
Inspire: Diane Bostick: Carrying on with creativity
By Jason Klaiber Though the years of high school saw her dabble with poetry and earn nods for her book reports, it wasn’t until Diane Bostick reached her 30s in the 1980s that her creative streak truly set in, never...

