(Clay, Syracuse, NY – Sept. 2011) “I Am Arnold” is a compelling and insightful book about Alzheimer’s disease and the Veteran’s Administration. In this remarkable read author Diane Bradshaw shares the story of her husband, Arnold Bradshaw who was a World War II veteran with a 70 percent service-connected disability.

Arnold worked for many years as an Insurance agent and had his own Insurance Company. He and his first wife Virginia had four children and a very happy life. Sadly, she died of a heart attack in 1992. He was a widower for four years and then married Diane, who coincidentally, was a widow for four years herself. She had lost her husband in 1992. Diane was a United Methodist Minister serving in Pennellville. They married in 1996. Arnold came to live in the parsonage with her at that time.

After several years Arnold was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease and choices had to be made. This is a book about those choices. The interesting event in this story takes places at their home in Clay and also at the Transitional Care Unit at the Veteran’s Administration Building in Syracuse.

The main characters are the doctors, nurses, social workers, recreational workers, caregiver, physical and occupational therapists, friends and family who were, just like Arnold, the brave and courageous heroes of his battle against Alzheimer’s disease. Readers who are looking for answers in choosing the correct facility for their loved ones will be especially interested in this book. Any person, especially the elderly with age-related degenerative illnesses can relate to Arnold’s journey.

Diane Bradshaw was born in 1934. She is the third of six children. She grew up in Boston, Massachusetts and attended the public schools in her neighborhood. Her neighborhood was a working-poor place. They lived in what was then called “tenement” houses. She lived in a house that had six apartments in it, three on each side. There were always children to play with.

After high school she married her first husband. They had five children, two girls and then three boys. Her husband died in 1992. Four years later, she married Arnold in 1996. Both of them were widowers for four years. Arnold suffered Alzheimer’s disease for half of their marriage and this book is about that crucial time in their lives.

The book is published by AuthorHouse.

(Syracuse, NY – Sept. 19, 2011) Rehabilitation Technologies of Syracuse announced that Jeremiah Hall, CP, CTPO, BOCPO, has received certification in prosthetics and orthotics from Board of Certification/Accreditation, International (BOC). Hall is a third generation practitioner, following the career path of his father and grandfather.

To receive BOCPO designation, practitioners must meet eligibility requirements in education, patient care, and experience, complete an exam series successfully, and attest to upholding the ethics and standards of the organization.

Hall has worked in the prosthetics and orthotics field for nearly 20 years and is an ABC-Certified Prosthetist and a Certified Prosthetic-Orthotic Technician. He earned his associate’s degree in specialized technology at the Median School of Allied Health, Pittsburgh.

Hall resides in Pennellville with his wife, Erika.

RehabTech’s patient care facility is located at 1101 Erie Blvd., East, Ste. 209, Syracuse.

(Fulton, NY – Sept. 3, 2011) New York State Police in Fulton arrested Ray H. Ross II, 32, of 744 County Route 10, Lot 103, Pennellville, charging him with one count of third-degree Grand Larceny, a class D Felony.

On Aug. 27 at approximately 11 p.m. a 2001 Harley Davidson, FXSTDI Softail Duece model was reported stolen from the parking area of Monirae’s bar, 688 County Route 10 in Pennellville.

The motorcycle was located the following day in the Town of Manlius, Onondaga County.  The investigation developed Ross as a suspect, who was located and arrested on Sept. 3.

Ross was taken into custody by Fulton Troopers after he was found hiding in a closet in a Village of Minoa apartment.

Ross was arraigned in Oswego County and remanded to the Oswego County Jail on $25,000 cash, $50,000 bond.

(Pennellville, NY – July 13, 2011) On July 13 at approximately 10:50 p.m., a 1998 Chevrolet pickup truck was operating erratically and driving on the shoulder of the roadway.

A vehicle and traffic stop was conducted on Sixberry Road in the Town of Schroeppel.

The operator of the vehicle, Michael L. Jeffries, was interviewed and subsequently arrested for DWI. Records check on Jeffries revealed that he has numerous prior convictions for DWI including two prior felony convictions.

In addition, Jeffries had another pending DWI arrest.

He was arraigned in the Town of Granby Town Court and remanded to OCJ without bail.

(Granby, NY – Feb. 15, 2011) On Feb. 14 Troopers from NYSP Fulton responded to the Granby Wal-Mart for a shoplifting complaint. Wal-Mart employees observed a male pick up an arrangement of flowers and then attempted leave the store.

The male was identified as Jason A. Hemingway, 23, of 1106 County Route 12, Pennellville, NY.

He was arrested and issued an appearance ticket for Petit Larceny. Hemingway is due in Granby Town Court on Feb. 28.

(Granby, NY – Feb. 15, 2011) On Feb. 14 Troopers from NYSP Fulton responded to the Granby Wal-Mart for a shoplifting complaint. Wal-Mart employees observed a male pick up an arrangement of flowers and then attempted leave the store.

The male was identified as Jason A. Hemingway, 23, of 1106 County Route 12, Pennellville, NY.

He was arrested and issued an appearance ticket for Petit Larceny. Hemingway is due in Granby Town Court on Feb. 28.

(Volney, NY) On January 27, 2011 at approximately 10:40 p.m., Troopers from Fulton observed a 2004 Chevrolet operating with a lighting defect. Investigation after the traffic stop revealed that the driver, Amanda M. Homer, 32, of 343 B County Route 10, Pennellville, NY was operating with a suspended driver’s license.

Further investigation revealed that Homer was also in possession of a small amount of marijuana.

Homer was released with appearance tickets and was due in Volney Town court on Jan. 31.

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(Town of Lysander, NY)

(Utica, NY) The following Oswego County residents were candidates for graduation at Mohawk Valley Community College. MVCC held its commencement exercises on May 21. Students are arranged by first and last name followed by county and where they reside.

Michael Guernsey Oswego Fulton

Cameron Shepard Oswego Pennellville

Kristen Beckwith Oswego Williamstown