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Thursday, December 27, 2012  Following the first big snowfall of the season, business starts up at Four Seasons Ski in Fayetteville.

Monday, September 10, 2012  Teaching the game and teaching trust also key

Saturday, March 24, 2012  A community came together today to honor a football player who died last fall. Ridge Barden lost his life during a high school football game after he sustained a helmet-to-helmet injury.

Monday, March 19, 2012  A benefit will be held this weekend in memory of a Phoenix high school football player who died after a game last fall.

Monday, November 28, 2011  Sen. Charles Schumer (D-NY) is pushing legislation that he says would improve high school football helmet safety standards.

Monday, October 31, 2011  A mother who learned on Facebook that her son had died of a head injury during a high school football game believes authorities should do a better job notifying people during emergencies.

Saturday, July 02, 2011  A Parish man is dead following a motorcycle crash in the town of Onondaga.

Sunday, May 15, 2011  Part of brain injury awareness program

Saturday, April 23, 2011  Chiefs' ballgame on Friday will highlight safety

Saturday, January 22, 2011  It's always a hot topic on ski slopes: should skiers and snowboarders be forced to wear helmets?  At Four Seasons Golf and Ski Center in Fayetteville -- we found opinions on both side of the issue.

Tuesday, August 03, 2010  Local law enforcement officials demonstrate proper helmet use in East Syracuse.

Wednesday, March 24, 2010  The hours of operation and number of sessions will be extended as the season progresses.

Wednesday, January 27, 2010  Celebrities that have recently died while skiing is also getting the word out about how important wearing a helmet can be.

Tuesday, August 04, 2009  Program offers prizes for the kids who "ARE" following the rules.