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Answering 575 calls from the Clay community in 2009 Clay volunteer firefighters reflect on their years of service By Farah Jadran Pike fpike@cnylink.com

Pushing aside the ways of the bucket brigades in the early 1900s, the Clay Volunteer Fire Department was officially incorporated Feb. 26, 1917, after a fire roared through the walls of Sponable’s barn in the fall of 1915. With approximately $870 raised by a planning committee, a chemical hand cart was purchased to help fight fires in the town of Clay. Soon after incorporation, the department acquired a piece of land between the feed mill and the Clay Hotel where the town’s first fire station was built. This building with a few renovations served as the town’s fire station until 1954. Today, the CVFD runs two fire stations with three engines, one truck, one heavy rescue, two medium-duty rescues, one boat and a snowmobile. The 39-member department operates a five-man fire police squad when on scene at a fire, motor vehicle accident or other emergency, according to CVFD Chief Dan Ford. The crew secures the scene and directs traffic if necessary, which in today’s world of emergency rescue, Ford said it’s a rare form of fire service. Every Tuesday night, available firePlease see CVFD, page 7

FARAH JADRAN PIKE RUNNING THE DRILLS,firefighter Kim Wasulko, right, firefighter Peter Vassallo, center, and Lt. Matt Cervino, work toegether during a training night at Clay Volunteer Fire Department Station No. 1.

A symphony of opportunity Liverpool First UMC hosts concert series through May By Farah Jadran Pike fpike@cnylink.com

A night at the symphony in a big city can cost big bucks, but music of the same caliber can be found down the road for next to nothing, literally nothing. Two minds in the Liverpool community thought about the “big city” shows and what they could do to come together to bring the likes of world-renowned musicians to the Liverpool First United Methodist Church, located at 604 Oswego St., in Liverpool. For the second year in a row, James O. Welsch, concert series artistic director, and Linda Loomis, concert series coordinator, are bringing a total of seven concerts featuring pianists, string ensembles and jazz performers to the community. Each concert will begin at 4 p.m. on a Sunday, except for one concert that begins at 7 p.m. on a Thursday. The first concert of the “Joyful Noise: Concert Series for the Community” was held Jan. 24 and featured pianist Kevin Moore, who performed music by Beethoven and Chopin. A 1971 graduate of the Crane School of Music, Moore has played more than 300 concerts in

the Central-Western New York area. He has been a professor of music at Onondaga Community College since 1975. Moore performed in last year’s inaugural series at Liverpool First UMC. The concert series lineup includes both musicians with international status and local appeal, according to Welsch. “We initially started this as a way to find area musical talent, professional, semi-profesJames Welsch sional and even students,” Welsch said. “It’s a good way of maintaining community outreach.” Both Welsch and Loomis have a great interest in music. Welsch is a professor of conducting, composition and theory at Setnor School of Music at Syracuse University. He is also a composer and the director of music ministries at Liverpool First UMC. Please see Concert, page 14

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In the neighborhood

Clairmont-Four Seasons By Sarah Hall shall1023@gmail.com

Ask anyone what makes a neighborhood great and odds are they’ll tell you it’s the neighbors. Nowhere is that more apparent than in ClairmontFour Seasons, located off Henry Clay Boulevard between Buckley and Wetzel roads. “It is a neighborhood of people caring for people,” said Homeowners Association President Russ Mitchell, who’s lived in the neighborhood for 34 years. “We are committed to the principles of Neighborhood Watch and look after each other. We hold monthly Homeowners Association meetings and make sure the community is notified of all activities. We have kids who grew up in the neighborhood moving into the neighborhood. There are people who have added on to there homes and have decided this would be their final location. We partner with community organizations and churches to support our neighborhood activities and make activities available during school breaks and during the summer.” Mitchell gave an example of the sense of community in the neighborhood. “We had a house fire in the neighborhood this summer where the house was consumed by the fire,” he said. “The outpouring of love and concern by residents was second to none as they offered all kinds of help to the family. A collection was taken for the family and the neighborhood responded with more than $2,500. The house was gutted and rebuilt and by Christmas the family of three and the dog were back in our neighborhood. They never thought about ever leaving the neighborhood.” While the neighbors are the prime advantage, the 326-home subdivision, established in 1965, has many other amenities, including a Neighborhood Watch program and a town-maintained green area. Its homeowners association distributes a monthly newsletter, “The Clarion,” which keeps residents up-to-date on activities, refuse collection, trash collection, new residents, babysitters, happenings around the town, Please see Clarion, page 8

Remembering Clay

Clay’s early postal system fluencial and graduated from Yale. Thus Gideon, Jr., born in 1767, was able We Americans take for to also go to Yale to study granted our mail system. Law. Eventually, it lead him Mail a letter anywhere in into Politics. In the early the United States and it 1790’s, there was much will probably get to its western land speculation destination the next day. and Gideon was part of it, Clay had some early post buying much land in Ohio offices. But first a little in the Cleveland area. background on the first Elections were becomCabinet Postmaster Gening complicated by 1801. eral, Gideon Granger. In the fall election, Thomas On a recent trip to Jefferson won the presiCanandaigua, we had ocdency, with Gideon working casion to visit his homehard on his campaign in stead where I obtained the New England area. To a book on his life.* His soothe feather of the Fedgrandfather, Launcelot eralists, Jefferson selected Granger, was one of the cabinet members from first settlers in Suffield. New England; thus Gideon Connecticut in 1678. His Grange became the first father, Gideon, became inPlease see History, page 12 By Dorothy Heller

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Snow trails in Clay Snow Owls team up with community members By Farah Jadran Pike fpike@cnylink.com

The 2nd Annual Snowmobile Ride for kids was held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday Jan. 16 at Clay Town Hall off Route 31 in Clay. The season’s snow was on a meltdown for a few days before the event, but just enough was on the ground for the snowmobiles to hit the trails, said Wayne Morris, commissioner of the town of Clay Parks and Recreation. This event began last year when Clay Town Assessor Rob Bick suggested the idea after participating in a similar event in St. Lawrence County. While the 2009 ride was impacted with gusty winds and a cold forecast, Bick said the group bundled up and enjoyed the day anyway. This time around, the day was warm for the season and the wind only picked up when a pair was riding through the trails. Because the warmer weather melted some areas more than others, the repeat rides over the grounds near the base of a hill created a small mud pit that gave each rider a splash to remember the experience. Saturday’s snowmobile ride gave children with special needs the opportunity to ride with several volunteers and the Clay Snow Owls Club. There was about 12 snowmobiles at the event, which gave each kid the chance to ride the mile-plus trails more than one time. Although the event was held at town hall, Morris said it was not an event for Clay residents only. “It’s a community event,” Morris said. “I felt good when I walked away from last year’s event.” Morris said the smiles on the kids’ faces were a testament to the success the firsttime event had last year. “I heard one of the mothers say her child had never been on a snowmobile,” Morris said. “It’s a good event when it’s hard to get out and do something in the winter.”

Morris said the feedback from the parents and kids helped the group look forward to doing the event again in 2010. “It was a very nice event,” Morris said. “I had a good feeling about it.” Town Assessor Bick said all the volunteers were sure to have each child wear a helmet and be aware of the handle grips on the snowmobiles. The riders also agreed to go no faster than 15 mph, Bick said. Taking each turn with ease, Bick took one rider through the trail with caution and concern for his passenger; so much that he slowed down to quiet the motor to ask, “Are you doing OK?” He got back on pace after hearing the rider was doing just fine. Bick came around the last turn and headed for the mud pit where the snowmobile bogged down for a second before racing up the hill behind Clay Town Hall. One of the volunteers said he missed last year’s event, but was sure to be a part of this year’s snowmobile ride. “I heard about if from a friend after last year’s event,” said Steve Downing, of Liverpool, a volunteer rider at the Jan. 16 event. Morris said that he noticed volunteers “getting a lot out of the event” helping the kids and giving them an opportunity to do something new. For most of the children at this year’s ride, this was their first time attending and participating in an event like this one. Dakota Finch, 15, of Liverpool, came to Clay Town Hall for a first-time ride on the snow trails. Don Jacobson, of Baldwinsillve, a volunteer for the day, said he saw an article about the event last year and had friends who volunteered last year, also. The Clay Snow Owls groomed the trails Saturday morning while Chicago Uno Grill in Clay supplied free pizza. Bick said he wanted to thank the Clay Town Board for allowing the group to utilize the facilities for the event.

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FARAH JADRAN PIKE Liverpool resident Steve Downing, left, assists Dakota Finch, 15, of Liverpool, during the 2nd Annual Snowmobile Ride held Jan. 16 in Clay. Downing was one of many volunteers giving snowmobile rides to community members that came to Clay Town Hall.

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Valentine’s Day

More than just roses and chocolates Shop local for that special someone By Susan E. Lindsley

Ah, Valentine’s Day. It’s a day of love, romance and showing the people in your life how special they are with gifts and tokens of love. A dozen roses? A heartshaped box of chocolates? Go into any store and you will see many red-cellophane displays of the ways you can show your love. There are stuffed monkeys who sing and dance, enough varieties of chocolate to please your favorite chocoholic, lace-covered cards and even racy undergarments. The jewelry stores will entice you with beautiful baubles that will show your love also. But, what to choose? What if you wanted to be different and stand out from the pack? If you look online, make sure you start early enough for it to be shipped. There are many trinkets available and if you want unique there is a website that has pages and pages of interesting ideas. I put in a search for “unique Valentine’s Day gifts” and one of the top links was for findgift. com. Putting in a basic criteria for holiday, male/female, and general age, they will show you unique gifts and links right to them. Here are some examples: message in a bottle; acre of land on the moon or Pacific Ocean; naming a star for someone; New York Fly and Dine ex-

perience for two which flies you over NYC; personalized Valentine’s Day magazine cover, personalized night movie theater sign; Andy Warhol-like picture of your honey; Cinderella’s glass slipper; love tokens; personalized Lovopoly gamesheet, and even toilet paper. I know that is a lot of examples but they are the ones that I found rather unique. There were many more. Most of us busy people think about Valentine’s Day on Feb. 13 and some the morning of Feb. 14. That is when you will see long lines in the supermarket express lanes of people buying boxed dozen roses and/or chocolates and the lace covered cards. The greeting card aisles will be full at the drugstores too looking for the perfect sentiment to sum up our feelings. In the town of Clay, there are many options for presents without having to travel too far. There are many florists who sell bouquets of flowers, and Creative Florist on Oswego Road in Liverpool also sells balloon bouquets, which can include balloons that sing, gourmet baskets with cheese, crackers, and chocolates and wine bottles filled with candy. Edible Arrangements located on Oswego Road in Baldwinsville at Moyer’s Corners has a variety of arrangements just for Valentine’s Day. You can buy berry chocolate roses in boxes, different choices of fruits arranged like flowers, some chocolate dipped too. There are many choices with pictures on their Web site at ediblearrangements.com. Owner Ron Naples said, “It’s a sweet way to celebrate Valentine’s Day.” If you want sweets for your sweetie, Mario’s Bak-

Compline Services at Liverpool First UMC A service of contemplation and meditation for the community will beheld the last Sunday of each month at 8 p.m. at the Liverpool United Methodist Church beginning Jan. 31 and ending June 27. The church will be transformed into a candle-lit sanctuary with James O. Welsch, church director of music ministries, will officiate and lead as cantor. This service is offered to all who seek time to worship. There will be a ecumenical choir singing plainsong, responses and hymns as worshipers pray and meditate in

silence, leaving in quiet contemplation at the close of the service. The services will be held at 8 p.m. on the following dates: Jan. 31 Feb. 28 March 28 April 25 May 30 June 27 For more information call Liverpool United Methodist Church at 457-5180.

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ery on North Main St. in North Syracuse has just what you need to satisfy your sweet tooth. They have many sweet gifts for Valentine’s Day, such as cupcakes, sugar cookies, cakes, brownie pizza and half-moons with red and pink frosting. Of course, if you want to pamper your Valentine, there are many places in the town of Clay. Innovations Salon at Moyer’s Corners is offering special Champagne and Rose manicures, pedicures and massages. They are offering them for singles and couples. Emily, manager of Innovations said, “Come and pamper yourself for the Valentine Day holiday.” Their Web site is innovationsdayspa.com. Innovations Spa is also the home of CNY Laser, which has Valentine specials also. They have facials, teen facials, and laser hair treatment specials available. The owner, Theresa Forger, said, “We’re all about love and relaxation, so come in together, enjoy the spa experience. It’s just not for women anymore.” All over the town of Clay from North Syracuse through Liverpool and over to Baldwinsville, you are sure to find just the perfect gift for your Valentine. And besides, it should be more about spending the day with the special person in your life than what you are buying them. If you wait till the very last minute to shop, I’m sure you won’t be alone, but then your choices are limited. Good luck and Happy Valentine’s Day!

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News from the Liverpool Central School District

LCSD discusses WRE students paint for a good cause $9 million Liverpool art students make postcards for American Red Cross technology plan countries of the Indian By Farah Jadran Pike fpike@cnylink.com

The Liverpool Central School District Board of Education gave all who attended an idea of what the future of technology could entail during the Monday night meeting Jan. 11 at the district office. LCSD Superintendent Dr. Richard N. Johns headed up most of the discussion as he has worked extensively with the preliminary acquisition plans with Katherine Phillips, the LCSD assistant superintendent for supportive services. Johns explained that the district will receive an estimated $1.89 million rebate from Onondaga-Cortland-Madison BOCES after the first year within a proposed five-year lease agreement. The total of the acquisition is said, “not to exceed $9 million,” according to Phillips. The agreement was described as a “naked investment,” according to Johns since there won’t necessarily be a return on investment. Johns said this project will be included in the Feb. 8 Superintendent’s Budget Proposal. Johns said there could be possibilities of fund-equities, but that the district does not have a full grasp on that area of the financial commitment as of yet. As many board members and attendees wondered what types of specific equipment would be purchased, Johns said he wanted to use the time during Monday’s meeting to look at the acquisition and financial planning, rather than the specifics right now. Board member Patricia DeBona-Rosier asked what “percentage of teachers would be involved on what equipment would be purchased,” and whether or not a sub-committee would be formed to assist in the decision-making. Johns said teachers, but also different departments would also advise the purchasing before the decision came full-circle to the board. Phillips said the board will be given all the possible options for fund-equities and the option to create a “rainy day fund” to ensure monies for an unexpected expense within the Please see LCSD, page 15

By Farah Jadran Pike fpike@cnylink.com

For the fifth consecutive year, Wetzel Road Elementary art teacher Clint Niedzwiecki and his students embarked on a fundraising mission for a well-known charity with the use of their art skills. Each year the students pick a charity or focus on an area of the country that was affected by natural a disaster. They decided this year to support a charity nearby, donating all proceeds of their fundraising project to the local chapter of the American Red Cross. Now that they had the charity in mind, the students and Niedzwiecki began putting their paint strokes to work as they created numerous hand-painted postcards, which will be sold in assorted packs of 10 for $5. The project has raised thousands of dollars with each campaign, so Niedzwiecki said the students are hoping to raise about $2,500 to donate to the Red Cross. “I think it’s very nice to do a project like this because its important to give to people who need food, water and shelter,” said Alexis, a fifth grader in Niedzwiecki’s art class. The hand-painted postcards feature the “Birds of Central New York.” Teaching at WRE for more than three years, Niedzwiecki, of Syracuse, said he has had the honor of teaching fourth through sixth grade students, as well as ninth grade students when he was a teacher at the Liverpool High School Ninth Grade Annex for an additional three years. Niedzwiecki is also a coach for the modified track team for boys. Niedzwiecki said the annual project came from a discussion about natural disasters several years ago. “It all started during holiday break a few years back when the tsunami hit the

Ocean,” Niedzwiecki said. “I talked to my kids about it and asked them ways we could ‘give’ back to the people of that area.” “Selling art was something that was brought up multiple times,” he said. Niedzwiecki and his students agreed that they were not only selling art, but they were “spreading the word” by using postcards. Now the project commences each year just before the holidays to get the ball rolling, Niedzwiecki said. The group decided to donate the proceeds to the Red Cross “because it’s a worldwide organization and responders to worldly disasters, which was a perfect fit.” The American Red A painting of an chickadee adorns this postcard that has been Cross honored the made among many to raise money during the WRE postcard projelementary art school teacher in May 2009 for ect for the American Red Cross. to receive your package of hand-painted the fundraising efforts, postcards. although, Niedzwiecki said the “kids truly Checks should be made out to the deserved the award.” American Red Cross. The WRE Parent Get involved Teacher Organization sponsored this If you are interested in supporting the project. postcard project, you can drop off your check to the main office at WRE in order

CHM to hold fourth annual memorial blood drive Chestnut Hill Middle will hold its fourth annual Dan Cresci Memorial Blood Drive from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday Feb. 6 in the school’s cafeteria. The blood drive will be held in honor of former CHM social studies teacher Dan Cresci, who passed away in December 2006 after a battle with

CHM spellers move on to next round of spelling bee Chestnut Hill Middle seventhand eighth-graders recently put their spelling skills to the test during the first-ever CHM Spelling Bee held Dec. 14. In all, 20 seventhand eighth-graders participated in one of two oral bees after scoring in the top 10 during the school’s written bee on Dec. 7. The students were asked to spell words such as sculpture, pilgrimage and oncologist. Seventh-grader CHESTNUT HILL MIDDLE eighth-graders Jewell Reed, left, and Sam Patel and Brandon Zampi were among 10 eighth-graders who recently comeighth-grader Branpeted in the school’s first-ever spelling bee. Zampi was the winner don Zampi won their of the eighth-grade bee, and Reed was the runner up. respective gradelevel bees, while Post- Standard/WCNY guest “pronouncer” for the seventh-grader Hannah oral spelling bee on Feb.6. eighth-grade bee. CHM Northrop and eighthCHM science teacher teachers also served grader Jewell Reed were Alan Robbins was the as judges. Family and the runners up. In late guest “pronouncer” for consumer science teacher January, all four students the seventh grade bee, Christine Bunn and Robwill take a written exam while Liverpool Central bins organized the spelling with students from across School District Board bees at CHM. Central New York in the of Education member hopes of qualifying for the Michael Murphy was the

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News from the North Syracuse Central School District

C-NS students host party at Funk ‘n Waffles Syracuse hot spot owners train students in shop’s positions By Farah Jadran Pike fpike@cnylink.com

They served up smoothies and cooked up waffles; 23 Cicero-North Syracuse students that is. As a part of the C-NS High School Career Center’s Collaborative School/ Business Partnership program, the students enrolled in one of the business ownership classes had the opportunity to run Funk ‘n Waffles for a “Celebration of Learning.” Funk ‘n Waffles, located at 727 S. Crouse Ave., Suite 8, Syracuse, was established by two Syracuse University grads. Adam Gold and Kyle Corea, the dual partnership of Funk ‘n Waffles, both graduated from SU in 2006. Corea said he focused on film in the College of Visual and Performing Arts, while Gold expressed interest in audio production in the S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications. The owners celebrated the shop’s three-year anniversary Saturday Jan. 16, which was also the day before the C-NS business students ran the show. Although the students did not see the administrative side of the job, the owners gave a presentation on their business during the Jan. 17 “Learning Celebration.” Students arrived at 3 p.m. that Sunday to get prepped for the big event, which included a performance by a student’s band and also Gold’s band, Sophistifunk. Thanks to another partnership between the C-NS Career Center and Bryant and Stratton College, $100 was donated to go toward the cost of entertainment, according to the college’s high school coordinator Paula Annesi. From 5 to 8 p.m. the students worked in their assigned positions to take orders, serve food, wash dishes, make smoothies, bus tables and handle cash. Business ownership students also created all of the promotional materials, an electronic invitation and a story book to publicize the event within the school and on the school Web site. Throughout the partnership students have learned a set of workforce preparation values that include being in attendance, being punctual, exhibiting a positive attitude

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and being able to work independently without supervision. They have also been working on other workforce preparation skills such as communication, teamwork and problem solving. Many students will leave the class with a workforce preparation resume that they can use for part time employment, internships or other opportunities after they graduate, according to C-NS High School education teacher and coordinator Ellie Peavey In order to get the feel for the service side of the business, Corea and Gold have worked with the students during two training sessions held from 8 to 9 a.m. Jan. 5 and 7 at Funk ‘n Waffles. “I think it’s going to be kind of overwhelming for the kids,” Corea said. “It was overwhelming on our first day. We didn’t expect 300 people to come down here.” The two owners agreed that although this is a shortterm experience, it might help some of the students see if they would like to someday work in restaurant service. During the training sessions, Gold said one of FARAH JADRAN PIKE the students had waitress experience and he “could tell C-NS Junior Eric Kenny, right, listens to Kyle Corea, one of the she knew what was going on.” There are certain skills owners of Funk ‘n Waffles. Corea taught Kenny and a few other that will be useful to the upcoming event, and some students the ropes at the waffle station. challenges that will have to be overcome as a part of running a business, according to the owners. menu at Funk ‘n Waffles. “It’s weird to teach these kids what we’ve learned Funk ‘n Waffles student positions over the last three years in like 45 minutes,” Gold said. Hostess – Chrissy Howard and Katie Jachim “It’s nerve-racking, but it’s also exciting.” Wafflers – Bobby Doxtator, Eric Kenny, Jenna Tafel, Corea said he posted a “cheat sheet” above the Chris Daniszewski and Tasha Iauco waffle station so that the students will have a reference if Wait staff – Cassie McGough, Lauren Piaz and Mark they feel pressured during the event that will bring more Kurtz than 50 guests that will include the participating students’ Cashier – Casey Wilmer families. There was a “check-list” system instead of writSmoothie makers – Destini Congdon and Kyle Seigel ten orders to simplify the communication between the Bus boys – Chris Dorian and Colby Stage wait staff and the students preparing food and drinks. Dishwasher – Sam Nassar and James Hanmer Gold said this was the first time Funk ‘n Waffles has Ice cream – Brad Monroe and John Cary had students run the shop, since it is their first time parFront manager – Oliver LaPoint ticipating the business partnership with the C-NS Career Baristas – Andrew Houghtaling and Alex Simmons Center. About the business partnership pro“A lot of them will have a new experience even though a lot of younger kids work in a service business,” Corea gram said. A Collaborative School/Business Partnership is creThe celebration will also ated when a particular class is matched with a business brought in customers that that will help them do the following: might have never heard of 1. Take the curriculum out of the pages of the book Funk ‘n Waffles because and overlay it onto a successful, practicing business. of proximity to C-NS High 2. Learn all of the different roles/tasks that are School, Gold said. needed in order to make a business achieve success. “It’s about the students 3. Learn a set of workforce preparation values: attenthough, some might be here dance, punctuality, positive attitude, responsibility. because they have to be, but 4. Learn a stet of workforce preparation skills: comothers might have a genuine munication (reading, writing, speaking, listening), interperinterest in starting their own sonal/teamwork, skill transference, problem solving. business,” Gold said. Each partnership starts with a collaborative meeting After three years of busicomprised of two students in the class and their parents, ness, Corea said the experiteacher, business personnel, and a community rep. Each ence has been great thus far. partnership ends with a Celebration of Learning where the “There’s something nice students teach what they have learned to the business about serving people and personnel, district administration and their parents. It’s the having everything go well,” only program of its kind, and it was developed almost 20 Corea said. “I think Funk ‘n years ago. Waffles is that kind of place. Read more about this program and other happenings I think the kids will have a on the Career Center Web site located on the district Web good time.” site, nscsd.org. Visit funknwaffles.com For more information about the Collaborative School/ for more information about Business Partnership Program, contact Ellie Peavey at the performing bands or the 218-4193 during school hours.

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It’s Crunch time Come represent North Syracuse Junior High School at the North Syracuse Central School Spirit/Community Building Night at the Syracuse Crunch game at 7:30 p.m. Saturday Feb. 6. Tickets are $9 and are available through Ms. Ciarico in the Career Center. Make checks payable to the “Syracuse Crunch.” The Crunch will be battling the Adirondack Phantoms that evening. The national anthem will be sung by the Roxboro Middle School Chorus, and NSCSD 2009 teacher of the year Phil Cleary will drop the puck. There will also be a shuffle puck contest for parents.

NSCSD music teachers participate in Midwest Clinic Four music teachers from the North Syracuse Central School District Music Department recently returned from the Midwest Clinic in Chicago, Ill. The teachers, Mark Adamski, Mark Hover, Jim Bamonte and Holly Bossert, help make up “Central Winds”, a group of approximately 45 members, most of whom are music teachers from local school districts. Each year Central Winds performs in school districts throughout the state, under the direction of guest conductors from local colleges. This year, the group was asked to perform at the prestigious Midwest Clinic, held from Dec. 15 through 19. The clinic’s purpose is to bring together band and orchestra teachers to discuss matters regarding music education. Annually, more than fifteen thousand people attend this conference to share in clinics, discuss music literature, view computer software, listen to Please see Music, page 14

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fighters gather at CVFD Station 1, located off Route 31 in Clay, to work on training drills and take educational courses on such aspects of rescue like railroad emergencies. The department also holds a business meeting on the first Tuesday of each month. The volunteers also gather for several department gatherings for holidays and annual events. Ford described the members in the department as “tight-knit.” Because the majority of the members live in the town of Clay or have family and friends in the areas in which they respond, Ford and the firefighters know that they might arrive on a scene where loved ones are in need. “I’ve worked on my family before, but I separate myself,” said Chris Saxton, 27, a volunteer firefighter for two years. “When you walk in the door, your personal life goes out the window. You’re there to do your job.”

Saxton has been involved in emergency medical services for about nine years and said responding to a call is like “second nature.” His passion for helping people has been put to good use in his position as a paramedic at Fort Drum. David Barardi, 61, said he has recognized a commitment to help the community during his 12 years as a volunteer firefighter. The relationships he has found with his fellow firefighters has reinforced that commitment, he said. “You know your crew members, you can rely on each other,” Birardi said. “Community is a big thing, we’re very fortunate.” Going on 38 years of service to the CVFD, Sam Solitto, 70, said doing a service to the community is the main part of being a volunteer firefighter in the town of Clay. “The most important thing, I believe, is

a doing a service to the community,” Solitto said. “People count on us.” Solitto said every call comes in because “someone could be hurt or deceased” and it’s the job of the volunteers to “help in anyway they can, even if it’s helping someone cope with a loss.”

Do you have what it takes? “Anyone is welcome to stop by and observe,” Chief Ford said. “If they’re unsure, they can talk to the guys and find out if this is really for them.” Ford said the crew is all about “working

together, being out responding to a call and serving the community.” For the CVFD members, Ford said all fire gear is supplied and training services are also provided with no out-of-pocket expenses. There is a small property tax incentive for all CVFD members and a pension program that increases with added years of service, he said. Community members interested in becoming a volunteer firefighter for the town of Clay can call 652-4242 on Tuesday nights between 6:30 and 10 p.m.

CVFD members: Chief Dan Ford, First Deputy Chief Timothy Dickerson, Second Deputy Chief Kenneth Stach (past president), Third Deputy Chief Kevin Birardi, Capt. Robert LaBree (Station No. 1), *Capt. Christopher Olson (Station No. 3), Lt. Peter Fabianek, Lt. Matthew Cervino, Lt. Kevin Koehler, President Richard M. Rioux (past chief), Vice President Stephen Avery, Treasurer Jane L. Coble (firefighter-EMT), Financial secretary Paul F. Moses, Recording secretary Melissa Saxton (firefighter, AEMTCC), Head trustee James Hotelling, Second trustee Samuel Solitto, Third trustee William Pelkey, Bashar Al-Odaini, firefighter; David Birardi, firefighter (past president); Jeffrey Birardi, firefighter; Eric DiPalma, firefighter; Javier Garcia, firefighter; Thomas Houde, firefighter-EMT (past captain); Justin Ianzito, firefighter; Daniel Kasouf, firefighter; Glenn King, firefighter (past chief); Timothy Moak, fire police; Donald Morrell, firefighter-paramedic; Scott Mueller, firefighter (past president); Gerald Murphy, past chief; Scott Patula, firefighter; Gerald Rodoski, fire police; Jeffrey Romanick, firefighter-paramedic; Christopher Saxton, firefighter-paramedic; Christopher Smith, firefighter-paramedic; Loius Szitar, firefighter; Peter Vassallo, firefighter; Christopher Volpe, firefighter; Kimberly Wasulko, firefighter; and Steve Bizgia, firefighter. FARAH JADRAN PIKE *The CVFD would like to remember Capt. Christopher Olson as a member honored in their daily thoughts.

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Fucillo Clay celebrates a great year Dealership breaks sales record in first month Farah Jadran Pike fpike@cnylink.com

Breaking records is always good for business, but when the name on the marquee reads “Fucillo,” it won’t be any easy feat. Billy Fucillo is a recognizable name in the Central New York auto industry, no doubt about that. But when you’re on top and have world ranked dealerships, sights are set higher for each year’s goals. In June 2009, Fucillo Kia opened in the town of Clay, bringing even more industry to the growing community. The crew went to work immediately with results that spoke for themselves. The new dealership location broke a world record for most cars sold in a single month when 564 cars were sold in its grand opening month. “It is a great feeling to be part of such an awesome accomplishment,” said Sal Brancaccio, a Fucillo Clay auto salesperson. Brancaccio, a Liverpool resident, has worked for the Clay location since it opened and also for the Hyundai location before coming to the new site. Fucillo Kia General Manager Dave Perry said he “chalks much of the location’s success to Billy because it was his vision and his marketing plan.” “This location is set up totally for the customer,” Perry said. “It’s very much more informal.”

B’ville businesses work together to promote event Club Sushi was rocking Dec. 30. C&G Music helped bring the 11th annual Year End Acoustic Blowout, which showcased the talent of 13 local musicians, to Baldwinsville. Each performance featured two original pieces and one cover. “[This was] a unique opportunity to see some of this area’s finest talent all in one night,” said Garrett Knaub, co-owner of C&G Music in Baldwinsville. From 6:30 to 11 p.m., approximately 100 people came out to support the musicians and to enjoy the performances.

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The Clay location’s showroom and office area is free of cars, which is unusual for a “typical dealership’s setup,” Perry said. Instead of cars in the interior, Perry said the customers are invited to a relaxing space complete with plasma TVs, a “high-end bathroom,” quiet areas and refreshments. The inviting showroom is a part of the community appeal, according to Perry, who said the dealership is “serving the community” as well as employing many members of the neighboring areas. “Being a resident of Liverpool, it is great to see the way Billy gives back to the community,” Brancaccio said. “Not only by creating jobs here at the dealership but also utilizing local businesses in many other aspects.” Perry described the atmosphere at the Clay location as a “family atmosphere” that employees 43 people in a “growing community.” “I love being a part of the Fuccillo family and invite you to come in and see our beautiful facility and meet all the great people who work here,” Brancaccio said. Perry said the Fucillo dealerships have always taken great pride in repeat customers visiting either the same location or a different one for a selection of other styles. “We really focus on the value of the brand, and the quality,” Perry said. Perry said several Fucillo employees along with Billy have visited automotive factories to see the product from

the ground up. “Everyone there had a great attitude and was glad to be working in the industry,” Perry said. The plan that Billy has created for each location has been paramount to the success the company has had, Perry said. “It is our goal to provide the Clay area with the best products and service in the automotive industry today,” Brancaccio said. “I know that Billy FucBilly Fucillo cillo and KIA are here to make that happen for years to come.” Fucillo Clay is located at 3885 Route 31 in Liverpool. Call 657-9000 or visit fucillokiaclay.com for more information on products and services provided by Fucillo Clay.

Fran’s Flowers turns 50 Brewerton business holds grand-prize drawing

Fran’s Flowers in Brewerton held its 50th anniversary celebration Saturday Jan. 16 to honor all the years the family business has had in the community. Frances “Fran” Van Epps opened the shop, located at 9517 Brewerton Road, in 1960. Years later as the third generation steps in, Melissa “Missy” Van Epps-Goudreau is continuing the tradition as she runs the floral shop with her parents, Bob and Sandy Van Epps. In honor of the 50 years of business, the Van Epps family and some close friends chose three winners in a drawing to win flower services during the Jan. 16 celebration. For more information on flower arrangements or delivery call 6767711.

FARAH JADRAN PIKE The drawing for the top three prizes took place during Fran’s Flowers’ 50th anniversary party held at the Brewerton flower shop.

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St. John Pottery and Fine Crafts closes After almost 14 years in Baldwinsville, Millie St. John, owner and artist in residence, announced she will close St. John Pottery and Fine Crafts. The pottery studio has presented many classes in pottery for children and adults over the years, and will

be missed by students and clients that have enjoyed the opportunity to gather, learn and socialize at this village landmark. The gallery has exhibited the art of many Central New York artists including the works of Dan Bacich, Adrianna Meiss, Chuck Laman and many others. The gallery

has also been the principal showplace for Millie St. John’s pottery and paintings. “It was great to be part of a little downtown – it has the river, the views, the little shops, it just didn’t Please see Pottery, page 14

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in the community and in the neighborhood and safety tips. It also hosts numerous annual activities – an Easter egg hunt, a picnic and ice cream social in August, a Halloween parade and a luminary display every Christmas Eve. The homes, Mitchell said, are well-maintained and a great value for families. “Homes normally sell in a maximum of two weeks and have been known to sell in 24 hours,” he said. And it’s not just great for new or existing residents. Former neighbors also have a soft spot for Clairmont-Four Seasons, going so far as to create a Facebook page, “Growing Up in Clairmont,” to keep in touch. “The people are what makes this neighborhood

unique,” Mitchell said. “These are the things that make our neighborhood a great place to live.”

“In the neighborhood” is a new monthly feature in which the many neighborhoods in the town of Clay are profiled. If you’d like to see your neighborhood in this feature, e-mail Sarah Hall at shall1023@gmail.com. Just tell us the neighborhood and why it’s a great place to live, and we’ll do the rest.

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News from the Baldwinsville Central School District Palmer Elementary School crowns geography champ

Students who participated in Palmer Elementary Schoolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s geography bee are, from left in the back row, Adam Tretowicz, Clayton Jarvis, Emma Brune, Elisabeth Goulding. From left in the front row Mike George, Jared Webb, Jenna Kocik, and Emma Heaton. Jenna Kocik was the first-place winner.

On Jan. 8, Palmer Elementary School held the school portion of the National Geographic Geography Bee. Eight fifth-graders vied for the title of school champion. The winner was Jenna Kocik, and Clayton Jarvis came in second place. The school is waiting for the results of a written test that Kocik took that will determine if she qualifies for the state portion of the geography bee. The other finalists in Palmerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s geography bee were Adam Tretowicz, Emma Brune, Elisabeth Goulding, Mike George, Jared Webb, and Emma Heaton.

Baker PTSA to hold all-night after prom celebration The Baker High School PTSA will hold an all night alcohol-drug-free celebration immediately following the Senior Ball from 12:30 to 4 a.m. Saturday May 29 at Baker High School. This celebration, affectionately named Keep the Ball Rolling (KBR), is being organized by parents, school leaders, and community members to provide an exciting, fun-filled celebration for Baker High School seniors and their guests after the Senior Ball. The event will conclude with a grand prize drawing for a certified used vehicle, including sales tax, registration fees and a limited power-train warranty, donated by Burdick Automotive BMW, Ford, Lexus and Toyota-Scion. Other door prizes will be drawn throughout the night. All Baker seniors are invited to attend the KBR celebration, even if they do not attend the Senior Ball. There will be a nominal $5 fee charged, which is included in the price of the Senior Ball ticket. Seniors not attending the Ball can purchase their KBR ticket during Senior Ball ticket sales. The theme of this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s KBR celebration will be decided by the senior class and will feature the band 4Point0, dancing, and other activities as requested by seniors. Food will be served. KBR is still looking for donations of pizza, soda, water, subs, cookies, breakfast items, and prizes. The winner of the grand prize must be present to win, and it will be the winnerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s responsibility to

Kindergarten registration in BCSD Kindergarten open registration in the Baldwinsville Central School District for the 2010â&#x20AC;&#x201C;2011 school year will take place at the elementary schools from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday March 24 and from 1 to 5 p.m. Thursday March 25. Families currently on the district student database will receive an informational letter and registration packet in the mail by March 12. If you have a child who does not attend a local preschool, please call the district registrar as soon as possible at 635-4569 to be added to the districtâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s database. Registration will take place at the elementary school of the studentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s current attendance area for his or her home address. The informational letter will provide details for parents regarding which school to register their children at, as well as the requirements needed to complete the registration process. In order to be eligible for kindergarten in September, a child must be five years old on or before Dec. 1, 2010. The district is unable to honor requests to make exceptions for students who â&#x20AC;&#x153;just missâ&#x20AC;? the cutoff

date. To register, a parent or guardian must bring the childâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s original birth certificate as proof of age, health appraisal with immunization record form signed by a physician, a dental health exam form, signed by a dentist (both forms are provided in the registration packet), and proof of residency in the form of a driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s license with a district address, a school tax bill or a utility bill for your residence. In addition, we require copies of custody documents to be on file for students whose parents share legal custody or a parent who has sole legal custody. Anyone who has an eligible child and does not receive a packet by March 12 should call the district registrar at 6354569 or 638-6050 to request a packet be mailed. You can also pick up a packet as a walk-in at the school your child will attend in the fall during the registration hours listed above. A complete listing of addresses for each elementary attendance zone is available on the districtâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Registration Web page at bville.org along with other valuable information regarding registration requirements and procedures.

Baker students participate in Model UN

Members of Baker High Schoolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Model United Nations club attended their first conference at Syracuse University on Jan. 8 and 9. Approximately 700 students from more than 30 schools in the Central New York area attended the conference, hosted by Fayettevilleprovide insurance for the vehicle upon pick Manlius High School. up. Though the winner will be drawn at the The Model United Nations simulates the UN. Members investigate current world conclusion of the KBR celebration, transfer situations from the perspective of a specific country. For this conference, Baldwinsvilleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s of ownership will happen at the dealership. All seniors/guests need to abide by a students represented India and logged many hours of research before the conference few simple rules at the KBR celebration: to gain a good background of their countryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s point of view. Students presented papers on world issues, constructed and voted for solutions to the issues, and gave speeches. â&#x20AC;˘ No alcohol or other drug use is allowed. â&#x20AC;˘ All students must present a picture ID and Guest speakers, including Congressman Dan Maffei, addressed students during the conference. arrive by 1a.m. â&#x20AC;˘ Students may leave anytime they wish, but may not return. â&#x20AC;˘ Students must be present to win prizes While several businesses, community " ! % " " ! " ! ! % % " organizations, and individuals have already contributed to make this a truly memorable night for Baker seniors, the Baker PTSA is still looking for donations and volunteers who would like to help. Please contact Joanne Keim, Fundraising Chair, at jkeim@ twcny.rr.com or 695-3993. KBR is proudly supported by the Baldwinsville Central School District, Baldwinsville Optimists, Class of 2010, SADD, Durgee PTSA, and Baker PTSA. While the partyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s focus is on providing seniors a night of outrageous fun, its more serious purpose is to give them a way to celebrate without alcohol, drugs, and driving, thus helping to prevent tragic accidents on Ball night. Parents, school leaders, and community members feel if they prevent just one serious injury or death to a student they can call the celebration a success. Dr. Suzanne Shapero

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Sports CNS freshman volleyball goes undefeated CNS Nor thstars Azzuri Soccer wins big Submitted by Fina Santangelo

SUBMITTED PHOTO The CNS Northstars Azzuri U11 Boys soccer team took first place in the Christmas Holiday Classic, held Sunday Dec. 27 at Syracuse Indoor Sports Center, Hopkins Road in Liverpool. Pictured, from left kneeling, Noah Mizzell, Ryan Gilbert, Zach Spenard, Marcello Barbuto, Francesco Palucci, Ty Natali. (Standing) Coach Sergio Palucci, Robbie Patzer, Ryan Perrin, Matthew Mack, Austin Mizzell, Tyler Delao, Coach Ambrose Barbuto. The team is practicing and entering tournaments in the coming year in preparation for a February 2011 soccer tournament in Walt Disney World, Fla.

This information was submitted by Terri Gilbert, of Clay.

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The 2009-10 Cicero-North Syracuse freshman volleyball team accomplished something that hasn’t been done in 12 years. The Lady Northstars freshman volleyball team completed their season with an amazing record of 12-0. Throughout the season the Lady Northstars dominated their opponents losing very few games during each match. Coach Fina Santangelo is very proud of the improvements made by each athlete as well as the overall level of team play. Some coaches from other schools have commented on SHINING NORTHSTARS Front row: Alex Barry, Kim Evans, Miriam Ghabarou, the Northstars’ level of play Julie Gardner, Kaci Asper, Elizabeth Miles. Second row: C-NA Assistant Coach Brittany Knox, Domnique Camerota, Kelly Corbin, Alyssa Almeida, Taylor as being better than a JV team. During the season the Ligoci, Asst coach Jenna Tartaro. Thrid row: Coach Fina Santangelo, Amy Van athletes focused on improving Hoven, Sarah Bisesi, Jessica Francati, Courtney Casler, Molly Stayer . Missing: their individual skills, improv- Brianna Hanley and Asst coach Carly Rebecchi volleyball. parks and recreation program. ing the level of team play, Volleyball is a game that these Congratulations again to the Chaving fun, teamwork on and off young ladies can play for the NS freshman volleyball team on the court (project adventure at rest of their lives either for C-NS, finishing their season undefeated SUNY Cortland), communication, college, college intramurals, a with 12 solid wins. and learning the great game of sunny day at the beach, or for a

Liverpool swimmers beaten by West Genesee By Phil Blackwell pblackwell@cnylink.com

Undefeated in six meets, the Liverpool boys swim team put that mark on the line Friday night when it visited West Genesee. The two rivals fought for first place in the CNY Counties

League – and when it was done, the Wildcats were on top, having beaten the Warriors 98-86. For most of the meet, Liverpool stayed close by gaining a series of second and third-place finishes. But wins proved elusive. Tim Roche did get first place on the diving board, earning

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In good faith L.I.F.E. Youth Ministries at Liverpool First United Methodist Church This month’s article was submitted by Linda Loomis who attends Liverpool First United Methodist Church, located at 604 Oswego St., in Liverpool. What if Church was young people playing, worshipping, seeking and spending time together with trusted adults in a safe, loving environment? Would you come? At Liverpool First United Methodist Church, the “Church With the Purple Doors,” a small group of followers recognized a need and launched a program for young people called L.I.F.E. – Living in Faith Everyday. The youth ministry welcomes middle school and high school students to the church Friday evenings. It began as an initiative by young people themselves and, as it evolves, it is developing into a wide circle that embraces all students in the community. Mike Ehrhart, one of the founding adult leaders, views L.I.F.E. as an alternative to some of the other activities available to this age group. “It’s a confusing world out there, a lot of difficult choices,” he said. “Young people are searching for something that makes sense and gives them purpose, and the L.I.F.E. program is filling that need for approximately 40 kids each week.” Janet Ehrhart sees L.I.F.E. as a place young people can feel safe and loved. “We are not here to preach to these beautiful young people or to judge them. We are here to love them. We only want to offer them our pres-

all believers in what you say, in the way you live, in your ence, our support, and our understanding,” she said. An evening at L.I.F.E. might find a group in the café love, your faith and your purity.” (I Timothy 4:12) playing a board game and enjoying snacks while another The young people of L.I.F.E. Youth Ministries serve as group plays Wii or ping-pong in a nearby room. Some just such an example. They have much to teach us, if we will only be open to learning. young people might be practicing a skit or working on a mission project, while others simply hang out together. Members of the United Methodist Church nationwide are being challenged to “Rethink Church.” We are called At some point, they all gather for a contemporary worship service, led by a praise band that has rehearsed with to create “Church” not as a noun (place) but as a verb (action). We are invited to imagine “Church” in a variety of James Welsch, director of music ministries. I am privileged and blessed to be one of the adult lead- new ways. ers at L.I.F.E., and I am grateful to be part of a congregaWhat if Church was young people playing, worshipping, seeking and spending time together with trusted tion that opens its doors and its hearts to young people. We honor them, not because they are the “future of the adults in a safe, loving environment? At LFUMC it is church,” although that is certainly true. We honor them precisely that. For more information, call 457-5180. because right now, right where they are, they are beloved children of God who enrich our community with their talents and their gifts. The apostle Paul wrote a letter to Timothy in which he advised, “Don’t let anyone think less of you because you Liverpool 1st Presbyterian Church are young. Be an example to Congregation Ner Tamid 5061 West Taft Rd., N. Syracuse 603 Tulip St., Liverpool 315-461-9226 315-457-3161 Sabbath services Friday night at 8 p.m. Sunday Service: 10:15 a.m.

Eyeglasses needed for recycling project

Once again The North Syracuse-Liverpool Lions Club is collecting used eyeglasses as part of the annual “Lions Recycle For Sight” program. Recycle for Sight is part of a unique recycling program throughout the United States and Canada conducted and organized by Lions Clubs International. Donated eyeglasses will be shipped to the Lions’ regional recycling center where they will be cleaned, categorized by prescription and prepared for distribution by Lions Clubs and other groups. They will then be distributed to the poor in developing countries where eye care is often unaffordable and inaccessible. “According to the World Health Organization, the eyesight of approximately one-fourth of the world’s population can be improved through the use of corrective lenses,” said Committee Chair Lion Dick Frio. “For many, poor eyesight that is left uncorrected can lead to unemployment for adults and a child’s inability to attend school.” To recycle your used eyewear, please contact President Gloria Mitton at 452-1618 or any Lions Club Member or place them in the convenient Lions Recycle for Sight collection bins located at the North Syracuse Public Library.

Folk music series The Third Annual Folk Music Series will begin at 2 p.m. Feb 21 in the Carman Community Room. Merry Mischief, an evening on the Erie will be presented. This free series is open to the public and is made possible with funds from the New York State Council on the Arts Decentral-

ization Grant Program, a State Agency and the Cultural Resources Council a Regional Arts Council, through the support of the New York Council for the Humanities’ Speakers in the Humanities program and the Friends of the Liverpool Public Library.

Near record attendance at 20th Annual Lights on the Lake Onondaga County Parks’ Lights on the Lake ended its annual run on a high note Sunday Jan. 10. A total of 36,413 vehicles, the second highest number in the history of the show, drove through the two-mile extravaganza. Only the 2001-02 edition of the show had a slightly higher turnout of 36,922. More than 180,000 people experienced holiday festivities along the lake this year with the opening night Lights Stroll and the inaugural Lights Dog Walk. The dog walk will make a repeat appearance by popular demand for the next season of Lights on the Lake. For more information, call Onondaga Lake Park at 453-6712. Dates for the 2010-11 Lights on the Lake: Lights on the Lake Stroll – Monday Nov. 22 Lights on the Lake Dog Walk – Tuesday Nov. 23 Drive-thru the lake - Wednesday Nov. 24 through Sunday Jan. 9, 2011.

Mark your calendars Feb. 23, 25

New release film series will start at 1:30 p.m. in the Carman Community Room at the Liverpool Public Library. Newly released films shown Tuesday afternoon and an encore showing on Thursday night at 6:30pm.

Feb. 24 Drop in Mother Goose at 10am in the Carman Community Room. Stories, songs and finger plays for children up to three years old with caregiver.

Feb. 25 Thursday Morning Book Klatch will begin at 11 a.m. in the Sargent Meeting Room. Adult book discussion. New participants always welcome. Books are available at the Circulation Desk one month prior to discussion. The group will be discussing “Loving Frank” by Nancy Horan.

Worship Listings

Trinity Assembly of God 4398 Route 31, Clay 315-652-4996 Sunday Services: 10:15 a.m. & 6 p.m.

Community Christian Reformed Church 7823 Hicks Rd., Baldwinsville 315-638-1664

Trinity United Methodist Church 8396 Morgan Rd., Clay 315-652-9186 Sunday Services: 9 and 11 a.m. King of Kings Lutheran Church 8278 Oswego Rd., Liverpool 315-622-2077 Sunday Services: 8:15 a.m., 10:45 a.m. & 6 p.m. Grace Covenant Church Stearns Rd. and Route 31, Clay 315-699-1551 Sunday Services: 8:30 and 11 a.m. North Central Assembly of God 7463 Buckley Rd., N. Syracuse 315-458-0896 Sunday Worship: 10 a.m. Liverpool First United Methodist Church 604 Oswego Street, Liverpool 315 457-5180 Sunday Services: 8, 9:30 and 11 a.m. Our Lady of Walsingham Parish (Catholic, Western Rite) 8573 Van Heusen Rd,. Clay Sunday Service: 10 a.m. St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church 904 Vine St., Liverpool 315-457-4633 Sunday Service: 8:00 a.m. & 10:15 a.m. Messiah’s Church (Reformed Presbyterian) 8181 Stearns Rd., Clay 315-451-2148 Sunday Service: 10 a.m. Calvary Chapel Syracuse 103 Grampian Rd., Liverpool 315-451-1556 Sunday Services: 8:30 and 10:30 a.m. Wetzel Road Church Of Christ 4268 Wetzel Road, Liverpool, 315-652-3195 Worship is at 8:30 & 11 a.m. Cross of Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church Route 57 and Soule Rd., Clay 315-622-2843 Sunday Service: 10:15 a.m. Northminster Presbyterian Church 7444 Buckley Road, North Syracuse 315-458-0393 Sunday Worship: 10 a.m.; Youth & Adult Sunday school 9 a.m.

Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints 4889 Bear Rd., Liverpool Sunday Service: 9:30 a.m. & 11 a.m. Liverpool Community Church 800 4th St., Liverpool 315-701-0857 Sunday Services: 9:30 & 11 a.m. Trinity Evangelical Presbyterian Church Driver’s Village Conv. Ctr., E Circle Dr., Clay 315-652-5379 Sunday Services: 10:15 a.m.; Sunday school for all ages 9 a.m. Beacon Baptist Church 4800 Route 31, Clay 315-699-5900 Family Worship Center 8480 Morgan Rd., Clay, 315-652-3491 Sunday Services: 9 & 11 a.m. Grace Baptist Church 17 Oneida River Rd., Pennellville 315-695-2341 Sunday Service: 10:30 a.m. Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church 4947 Route 31, Clay 315-699-7268 Blessed Hope Church 8791 Oswego Rd., Clay 315-695-6710 United Church of Christ in Bayberry 215 Blackberry Road, Liverpool 652-6789 Church services are on Sundays at 8:30 am and 10:30 am weekly, September thru June. North Syracuse Baptist Church 420 South Main St., North Syracuse 458-0271 Sunday Services held at 8 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. Sunday School for all ages 9:30 a.m.

Is your church, synagogue or place of worship in Clay missing? Send us the information at news@clayinsider.com and we will include it next month.

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A frosty good time in Clay Clay holds annual Froste Faire By Sarah Hall shall1023@gmail.com

Between 1400 and 1814, the River Thames froze over completely 26 times. Each time, the Londoners around the river took advantage of the occasion. In fact, in 1564, Queen Elizabeth I declared a “Froste Festival” when the river froze from “banke to banke.” The town of Clay might not have the River Thames, but it’s got plenty of frost – and its own Froste Festival, started by Parks and Recreation Department employee Chrissy Clancy. The sixth annual event took place Jan. 16 at the Town of Clay Historic Site on Route 31 and included games, entertainment, folk dancing and more. The Froste Festival is one of many events Clancy has brought to the town that include some historic theme or significance.

“I am naturally drawn to historic connections that I can mold and blend into a unique offering,” Clancy said. The Saturday event was intended to “recreate the merriment” of the 1564 festival while celebrating winter. It was also a free and family-friendly event. “The event originated as a winter offering by the Town of Clay to give families an opportunity to play as well as attend a no cost event,” Clancy said. In addition, Clancy, who fancies herself a historically displaced pirate, included numerous piratical games and activities, including “Outwit the Pirates” and “Feed the Dragon.” She also unveiled a parade pirate ship her CHAOS theater group recently acquired. However, she said it was unlikely pirates – especially thespian pirates – actually had anything to do with the original Froste Festival. “I’m pretty sure that no pirates were shipwrecked in the ice therefore becom-

ing marooned and thus finding themselves developing an affinity for theatre,” she said, “but hey, you never know.” It’s also unlikely that the Thames will ever again be home to a similar event. “Due to reconstruction of the bridge [over the river] it isn’t likely to ever happen again due to the fastermoving current,” Clancy said. “But that doesn’t mean we can’t bring history back to life SARAH HALL here.” Jean-Luc the Pirate, right, addresses the audience while his handler, Tyler, looks on,

Clay Fire Chief Dan Ford The Star-Review sits down with long-time firefighter By Farah Jadran Pike fpike@cnylink.com

Ever since he moved to the town of Clay, Dan Ford has been serving the Clay Volunteer Fire Department. That was 32 years ago, and Ford is now serving as department chief for the second time. Ford was born and raised in Syracuse while he spent much of his childhood in Lyncourt. He joined the fire department because of a strong interest he had in all areas of firefighting. “When I moved to Clay, the town was growing,” Ford said of the place he admires for constantly progressing. Ford was elected chief in 2008 and also held the position between 1989 and 1994 for his first term. When the last fire chief was ready to step down, Ford was the department’s deputy. He said the crew “took a look around” and wanted him to put his fire hat back in the ring. Since the town’s firefighters are volunteers, the crew as well as Ford hold other jobs on top of their service to the department. Ford is a consultant for Tyler Fire Equipment in Lakeland. The fire chief has worked in the fire truck business for more than 10 years. Ford said his duties as fire chief and his job in the fire equipment industry “mesh well together.” Ford said he likes the “plan of direction the department has” because it shows “where the department has been and where it will be in the future.” “This department is pretty progressive, we’re changing and growing,” Ford said. With a “small crew” of 40, Ford said ev-

ery member does “a great job of responding to calls.” “If they’re free, they’re there,” he said. “For the number of people we have, we work through everything.” The crew is comprised of new members and others who have been around as long as the fire chief. “Everyone grows on one another over time,” Ford said. Because the town of Clay has been expanding commercially and in population, Ford said the department has a parcel of land near the intersection of Route 31 and Stearns Road that could possibly become the town’s third station. “With time it will depend on the development and growth in the area,” Ford said. “The economy will dictate that.” For now, Ford and the crew are diligent on skills and training with drill sessions held every other Wednesday in conjunction with the Cicero and Brewerton fire departments. The crew also has access to Firefighter I courses that are held on Saturdays. Community members interested in becoming a volunteer firefighter for the town of Clay can call 652-4242 on Tuesday nights between 6:30 and 10 p.m.

If you would like to see a public servant you know or admire featured in the Star-Review or the Clay Insider, e-mail us at fpike@ cnylink.com or news@clayinsider. com.

REAL ESTATE MATTERS by Donna Rausch

What’s stopping you??

When you decide it’s time to think about buying a home, it is normal to worry about the amount of money you will need and whether or not your credit score will be high enough. That is why you need to meet with a lender before going out to shop and ultimately “fall in love” with a home you may not be able to afford. Worries about cash to close have been lessened since 2009 when the federal

government offered a plan for buyers to realize tax credits. These initial tax credits have morphed into newer programs and incentives for 2010; but they come with time constraints and limitations. Ask your Realtor if you will qualify for these programs. For a limited time if you already own a home and are looking to move up or down, there are programs for you too. You’ve seen the ads - up to $8,000 for first time buyers. WHAT’S STOPPING YOU??? Donna Rausch is the Branch Manager of the Liverpool office of RealtyUSA. Donna is an Associate Broker, holds the prestigious Certified Residential Specialist designation as well as the Seniors Real Estate designation. Donna and her 30 experienced associates can be reached at 315-622-2111 x124 for additional information regarding any Real Estate Matter.

Liverpool resident makes dean’s list at St. John Fisher Daniel Wentworth, son of James and Gail Wentworth, of Liverpool, has been named to the fall 2009 dean’s list at St. John Fisher College in Rochester. Wentworth is a freshman majoring history. To be eligible for the dean’s list, a student must have attained at least a 3.5 grade-point average for the semester. St. John Fisher College is an independent, liberal arts institution in the Catholic tradition of American higher education, comprised of 2,600 full-time undergraduates, 220 part-time undergraduates and nearly 1,000 graduate students. The college now offers 31 academic majors in the humanities, social sciences, natural sciences, business, and nursing, as well as 10 pre-professional programs. Fisher also offers 11 master’s programs and three doctoral programs.

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Cabinet Postmaster General putting the position on an equal with Attorney General and Secretary of War. Although reluctant, he left his family in Connecticut, and moved to the new capitol of Washington D.C. Jefferson actually introduced the spoils system into the Civil Service with party allegiance as the controlling factor. Gideon followed this policy removing and hiring those postmasters he preferred in 1802. The first mention of a post office in Clay was found in an article by Lona Flynn, former Cicero Historian, who quotes, “ the Great State Road (31) crosses the one to Sackett’s harbor (11) at which there is a meeting house, school, post office, a Mason’s Lodge, several taverns, etc.” Clay was still part of Cicero until 1827. The next reference is to the West Cicero Post Office in Belgium in 1825. The first postmaster was Nathan Teall. A marker strands at the corner of Route 57 and Route 31. A Post Office was established at Euclid in 1827; the first postmaster being Andrew Thompson who was followed by Nathan Soule in 1832. For a time there was a post office about a mile north of Route 31 at Young Station in the Dutch Settlement in Peter Young’s

home. But as the settlement round Clay Station grew, the former diminished and it was discontinued. The original home of the Clay Post Office was the Railroad Station on Route 31. When the trains first came to Clay in 1871, a big change occurred. The mail from all these small post offices was brought here to the Clay Station to be sorted and sent by rail. It was also picked up at the Woodard Station south of the Clay Station. Of course, local mail was dropped off. The Clay Post Office+ has a varied history, also being called Cigarville Station because of the local tobacco crop and the cigar-making factories; plus the cottage industry of rolling cigars in a spare room or shed on the homesteads. From there it went to the Weller store just across the tracks where everything was sold from patent medicines to groceries, kerosene and farm implements. Then it went to the Carpenter home with the Carpenter family in charge. Carriers were Clifford Nash and George Moore. Then to a small building between Sotherden’s Mill and the Clay Hotel built exclusively for that purpose. The postal workers were Charles and Grace Neuman and the carri-

ers included Cliff Nash, Will Hughson and Frank Waffle. This building was moved to Caughdenoy Road, enlarged and used as a home by Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Nash. Back to the Weller Store went the post office with Charles and Dora Driscoll in charge. The number of carriers and routes was enlarged. When Marge Schneider became postmistress, it was moved across the road (Route 31) into a cinder block building erected for that purpose. It now served an area which included Euclid, Belgium, Three Rivers, all the rural routes west of the Village of Cicero, and all the intervening side roads. And, of course, the Village of Clay. Today, there are no post offices in Clay. On Route 31 in Cicero is the Clay-Cicero Post office just east of the Clay Town limits. And on West Taft Road in North Syracuse is the main Post Office for our area.

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Upcoming Events Liverpool Public Library calendar Feb. 1 Winter/Spring Story times for Children have begun. Call the library for times and dates of the story times and registration information at 457-0310, ext. 120.

Feb. 3 LPL Board of Trustees meeting at 6:30pm in the Carman Community Room. Public are welcomed. Teen Game Craze! Seventh through twelfth graders can hang out with your friends, snack, and play Wii, DDR, Guitar Hero, and other games at 4 p.m. in Carman Community Room.

Feb. 4, 11, & 25 Kid Zine, 4 p.m. in the Artists and writers, join us for weekly writing and art prompts as we work together to create our own library Zine. Ages 9-12, Sargent Meeting Room.

Feb. 4

Independent and foreign film series, Tuesday Cinema at 6:30 p.m. in the Sargent Meeting Room Call the Liverpool Library at 457-0310 for title of film, or go online at LPL.org. Limit of 25 people. After Dinner Books discussion group for adults will begin at 7 p.m in the Carman Community Room. New participants welcome. No Registration. “Tender is the Night” by F. Scott Fitzgerald. Copies available at the Check Out Desk one-month in advance.

Feb. 5, 12, 19 & 26 OASIS, Tai Chi - Level 1 is an eightweek class at 10 a.m. Classes began Friday, Jan. 29. OASIS is a national education organization dedicated to enriching the lives of mature adults. Carman Community Room.

Feb. 5

Teen Friday Flix will begin at 3:30 p.m. in the Carman Community Room. Grades 7 through 12 only. Teen Friday Flix is movies based on books. Read the book on your own time, come to the library to see the movie, and we’ll discuss the similarities between the two afterward! Popcorn and drinks provided.

Feb. 7 Arts Alive Concert Series will begin at 2 p.m. in the Carman Community Room. Central New York Flute Ensemble.

Feb. 9 Teen Library Council meeting will be held at 4:30 p.m. in the Sargent Meeting Room. Grades 7 through 12. Discuss library programming, new books, and ways to improve library services for teens. Liverpool School District residents may get more information and apply by downloading an application at Teens.LPL.org.

Feb. 9 Card making and paper crafts will run from 1 to 3 p.m. in the Sargent Meeting Room. Gather for an evening of homemade card making and unique paper crafts. For $15 material fee you will make and take at least 3 projects. Fee is payable at the time of class. Adults and children ages 9 and up accompanied by an adult are welcomed. Registration required, online at LPL.org, phone at 457-0310, ext. 130, or in person. Independent and Foreign Film Series, Tuesday Cinema will begin at 1 p.m. in the Carman Community Room. Call the Liverpool Library at 457-0310 for title of film.

Feb. 10 Drop in for crafts, Join us as we craft a card for Valentine’s Day and color a holiday picture. You can also try your hand at a woven heart bag and a heart butterfly. All materials provided. Pre-kindergarten through sixth graders, in the Children’s Room. Web Wednesday- Project Sunlight, Attorney General Andrew Cuomo has recently unveiled the newest version of his governmental transparency website, Project Sunlight 2.0. This website promotes good government through allowing access

to statewide government information regarding legislation, lobbying, member items, campaign finance and many other topics that until now has been scattered and difficult to retrieve. Take a look at the website at sunlightNY.org and come see Assistant Attorney General Juanita Williams explain the site. This will be in the Carman Community Room.

February 10, 24 TAG Team Book Discussion at 7 p.m., Sargent Meeting Room. Book discussion for grades seven through nine. See the TAGTeam Blog for more information.

Feb. 11

Armchair Traveler will be held at 1:30 p.m. in the Carman Community Room. Travel the world through this series of 50minute videos. Arrive at 1 p.m. for coffee, cookies, and conversation. The film starts promptly at 1:30 p.m. No registration and everyone are welcome. Hearing assistance available. This month: Chinatown. Historical Perspectives will begin at 6:30 p.m. in the Carman community Room. Memories of the 15th Ward: Syracuse University Public Memory Project. An evening of memories and stories related to Syracuse’s 15th Ward and our sense of home, neighborhood and community. A mixed-media presentation and a documentary about the Ward will follow a reception and viewing of the photography exhibit. Card making and paper crafts will run from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. in the Sargent Meeting Room. Join us for an evening of homemade card making and unique paper crafts. For $15 material fee you will make and take at least 3 projects. Fee is payable at the time of class. Adults and children over 9 yrs. accompanied by an adult are welcomed. Registration required, online at LPL.org, phone at 457-0310x130, or in person.

Feb. 13 Family Chinese New Year Story time will start at 10:30 a.m. in the Carman Community Room. Welcome in the Chinese New Year, the year of the Tiger. Enjoy stories, music, a craft and a dragon parade for young children and their caregivers. KAPOW! Graphic Novels/Manga Club will begin at 3 p.m. in the Carman Community Room. Do you love comic books? Can’t get enough manga? Join us once a month to discuss, read and create your own comics and other comic related activities. Grades four and up.

Feb. 16 Teen Wii Winter Sports and Cocoa will begin at 1 p.m. in the Carman Community Room. Join us for special winter gaming and hot cocoa.

Feb. 17 Connections Café will start at 1 p.m. in the Carman Community Room. Join us the third Wednesday of each month for conversation, guest speakers and Wii bowling. Percy Jackson and the Olympians Party will be held at 2:30 p.m. in the Carman Community Room. Attention Young Demigods, join us at Camp Half Blood for quests, contests and games. Ages 9 to 12. Registration is recommended. A limited number of walk-ins accepted until program is full.

Feb. 18 Controversial Classics Cinema Series will begin at 6 p.m. in the Carman Community Room. Syracuse University Professor Kendall Phillips returns to present this series on controversial films, their impact on and the reaction to them by society. Films being discussed in this series include: “She Done Him Wrong” starring Mae West (1933); “The Dirty Dozen” starring Donald Sutherland (1967); “Million Dollar Baby” starring and directed by Clint Eastwood (2004); and “Schindler’s List” starring Liam Neeson (1993). “The Dirty Dozen” rated PG 149 Minutes Lecture prior to showing.

Programs in the town of Clay Register at the Clay Town Parks and Recreation Department or call 6523800, ext. 139.

Yogafit Kids: Feb. 25 to April 15 - pre-registration required

C-NS baseball winter clinic: Feb. 16, 17 and 18 - pre-registration required

“Net-Quest” boys basketball camp: April 19 to April - pre-registration required

Adult coretone fitness: Feb. 23 to April 13 - pre-registration required

Zumba dance fitness Feb. to April 13 or Feb. 25 to April 15 - pre-registration required

In the community Feb. 6 Big Game Dinner A “Big Game Dinner” will be held at 4 p.m. at the South Bay Fire Department, 8819 Cicero Center Road, Cicero. A buffet will be served from 5 to 8pm. Tickets are $25 and can be purchased at the door or by calling 699-2893.

Feb. 7 Fashion show The 3rd Annual Revolutionizing the Runway Fashion Show, a radical fashion show redefining beauty and health will be held from 3 to 5 p.m. Sunday Feb. 7 at the Liverpool Community

Church. Tickets are $15 in advance or $20 at the door. They can be purchased at Café at 407 or the Thrifty Shopper in Liverpool, Baldwinsville, East Syracuse, Fairmont or North Syracuse.

Feb. 12 Wine tasting A Valentine’s Day wine tasting party will be held at 6 p.m. at the Arrowhead Lodge. Admission is $5 and a bottle of your favorite wine to share. There will be food, music and entertainment as well. The Ft. Brewerton/Greater Oneida Lake Chamber of Commerce sponsors this event. Call 668-8362 by Feb. 8 with reservations.

that lasts a lifetime Strong Marriage? This course will help you make it even stronger. Struggling Marriage? This course provides you with practical tools to work through difﬁcult issues. The course is for any married couple who wants to build a strong anddurable relationship. While based on Christian principles, the course is very helpful for any couple with or without a Christian faith or church background. Each evening begins with a candlelit dinner followed by a DVD presentation and opportunities to discuss the topic as a couple. Topics that are covered include recognizing each other’s needs, learning to communicate effectively, resolving conflict, forgiveness, knowing how to make each other feel loved, relating to parents and in-laws, sexual intimacy, making time for each other, and having fun together.

7-session course begins Sunday, February 21, 2010 from 5-8 pm (no class April 4, 2010)

Call 699-1551 or email Please respond so we can plan for you! office@gracecovchurch.org 315-699-1551 or gracecov@verizon.net

Grace Covenant Church Grace Covenant Church 5300 Route 31, Clay NY 5300 Route 31, Clay NY For more detailed information www.gracecovchurch.org please visit www.gracecovchurch.org

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performing groups and visit a variety of vendors. On the average, 80-100 ensembles submit recordings in order to be selected to perform for this conference. The Central Winds are one of only two adult groups selected to perform at the 2009 clinic. This was indeed an honor for not only the Central Winds, but for the North Syracuse School District. “It is truly a great honor to be chosen to perform for this influential music educators’ clinic. As a teacher, it is also a great opportunity to perform on the other side of the baton, under college conductors and be exposed to different teaching techniques and new musical literature,” stated Holly Bossert, an original member of the Central Winds since 1984.

MOMS Club of Cicero We are looking for stay-at-home moms or moms that work part-time, to join our group. Our activities include weekly play dates, field trips and a monthly MOMS night out. We are a charitable organization supporting our community and our moms. If you live in Cicero, Clay, North Syracuse, Liverpool or Baldwinsville, contact us at orgsites.com/ny/momsclubofcicerony.

Party for the Cure The first Hope for Heather event will be held from 1 to 6 p.m. at Castaways in Brewerton. The “Party for a Cure” will feature several bands, raffles, a 50-50 drawing and a buffet. Admission is $15 and $10 for kids 12 and under. Visit hopeforheather.org for updates on the event.

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event, as Ben Seketa (200 freestyle, 100 breaststroke) and Tyler Olson (50 freestyle, 100 freestyle) both prevailed in two races. Pat O’Donnell and Carson Elias had a rare dead heat in the 200 individual medley, each finishing in 2:05.72, and would win their own races – O’Donnell the 100 backstroke, Elias the 100 butterfly. Before all this, Liverpool moved to 6-0 by beating Cicero-North Syracuse 98-83 in last Tuesday night’s meet. Liverpool began and ended the meet with relay wins over the Northstars. At the start, Donovan, Jake Burns, Brandon Frush and Phil MacLeod worked together to take the 200 medley relay in a time of 1:54.26. Much later on, in the 400 freestyle relay, a different Warrior quartet – Spado, Kenny Byers, Drew Henry and Alex Coleman-Grid-

ley – put together a time of 3:42.74. Henry was first in the 200 freestyle (2:01.97), just before Spado swam the 200 individual medley in 2:14.16 to prevail. MacLeod won the 100 butterfly in 1:02.36. On the diving board, Roche gave the Warriors 228.20 points, just before Steven Rogers won the 500 freestyle (5:48.21) and Hens took the 100 breaststroke in 1:10.55. CNS had its share of success, too, as Tyler Smith swept the sprints. He swam the 50 freestyle in 24.72 seconds, then earned first place in the 100 freestyle in 56.44 seconds. In the 200 freestyle relay, Smith, Alyn Sperry, Blaise Maio and Dan Angarano earned first place in 1:42.88, just before Billy Werksman took the 100 backstroke in 1:07.55.

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have the customers. I will miss the community,” St. John said. St. John will begin a new phase in her career when she begins teaching at Clayscapes Pottery located in the Rockwest building on West Fayette Street in Syracuse. She is excited to be starting on a new avenue of artistic growth and hopes to enjoy being a part of the West Side Arts Initiative.

St. John thanks those who have supported her venture in the village of Baldwinsville and invited everyone to visit her at the moving sale held Saturday Jan. 16 at the Baldwinsville gallery, 24 E. Genesee St. in Baldwinsville. Patrons can also visit her at Clayscapes in Syracuse where she will be making and selling her pottery.

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Loomis is a professor of journalism at SUNY Oswego. Although Loomis is not a musician herself, she has an admiration for good music. The love for music was the driving force for the concert series, Loomis said. She had traveled to New York City a number of times to see concerts with friends in the past, but with a lengthy drive in today’s economy, there are concerns for fuel costs and the price of the ticket to think about. “This is free. With the economic condition right now, I feel this is good for people who love live performances and can’t always afford a ticket,” Loomis said. There is free babysitting provided during the concerts for adults who are looking for a musical evening before dinner, Loomis said. Welsch and Loomis bring an added quality to the free

and local concert as the setting is intimate and provides good acoustics, as they have heard from past performers. The experience becomes even more personal when the musicians decide to talk with audience members during or after a performance. This one-on-one interaction has attracted community members of all ages, Loomis said. “Some very young people have come and sat through a concert or two,” she said. “Kids are playing music already and this is a great opportunity to see live music.” Loomis said she remembers several young attendants at a performance hosted by the church that featured a world class violinist. “There were students who said ‘she was mesmerizing,’” Loomis said of Irina Muresanu, who performed in Liverpool few months ago. “She talked to them about music after the concert. That doesn’t happen at other places.” The “once in a lifetime” opportunities like that are what make this event “unique,” Loomis said. Joyful Noise Concert Series schedule: The birth of the concert series was a lot of “dreaming” for some time, according to Welsch. Jan. 24 – Pianist Kevin Moore; Beethoven and Chapin “We finally stopped wondering and just had to Feb. 28 – Caroline Stinson, Peter Rovit and Steven do it,” Welsch said. Heymen; French string sonatas Although she has passed away, Sharon March 7 – Oswego Jazz Project; American jazz clasFulmer, a longtime friend of Loomis’ and the sics community, is still inspiring new activities for her March 21 – Women of Note; Choral favorites neighborhood. Before she passed away, Loomis April 8 – Jacob Hahn; Piano recital (7 p.m.) said Fulmer dreamed of having a grand piano in April 18 – Setnor School of Music; String ensembles the sanctuary of Liverpool First UMC to support May 23 – Pianist Ida Trebicka the kinds of performances that Joyful Noise is now producing. All concerts begin at 4 p.m. unless noted otherwise. The church acquired that grand piano in 2008

thanks to funds Fulmer left to the church to increase the resources of the musical ministries. Now, the performance space is equipped with a Steinway piano and an inviting setting that allows attendants the chance to hear world class music and even talk to someone they admire, Welsch said. “It is a little bit more informal since performers talk Linda Loomis about a piece they just performed,” he said. “The audience is much more engaged in the concert experience.” The church hosts these free concerts thanks to Fulmer’s undying generosity and with a free-will donation that is taken at the end of each concert, Loomis said. “We love to see more people out there,” Welsch said. “The more, the better.” The concerts are open to the public, past attendants have been of all denominations, Loomis said. “This is a community event,” she said. “It isn’t just for people that attend Liverpool First UMC.”

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Legislator Jordan appointed as chairman Ways and Means Committee The Chairman of the Onondaga County Legislature, Jim Rhinehart, announced his appointments of Standing Committee Chairs. District 14 Legislator Casey Jordan (R-Clay) was named Ways and Means chairman. The Ways and Means committee is responsible for monitoring the expenditures and overall financial condition of the County. As Chairman, Jordan will oversee the annual Budget review in September of this year. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I anticipate the 2011 Budget will be one of the most difficult budgets our County has ever faced,â&#x20AC;? Rhinehart said. Casey will be an incredible asset to the Ways and Means committee throughout the year and specifically during the Budget review process.â&#x20AC;? Prior to serving as Chair of Ways and Means, Jordan served as Chairman of Planning and Economic Development. The first meeting of the Ways and Means committee will be Jan. 26.

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Army Reserve Sgt. Charles M. Iavarone returns from Iraq Army Staff Sgt. Charles M. Iavarone has returned to the U.S. after being deployed to an overseas forward operating base to serve in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. Operation Iraqi Freedom is the official name given to military operations involving members of the U.S. armed forces and coalition forces participating in efforts to free and secure Iraq. Mission objectives focus on force protection, peacekeeping, stabilization, security and counter-insurgency operations as the Iraqi transitional governing bodies assume full sovereign powers to govern the peoples of Iraq. Members from all branches of the U.S. military and multinational forces are also assisting in rebuilding Iraqâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s economic and governmental infrastructure, and training and preparing Iraqi military and security forces to assume full authority and responsibility in defending and preserving Iraqâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s sovereignty and independence as a democracy. Iavarone is a military police member of the 39th Military Police Company based in Minden, La. He has eight years of military service. He is the son of Phillip F. Iavarone of Circle Road, North Syracuse. The sergeant is a 2001 graduate of Cicero-North Syracuse High School.

Stirpe to host weekly TV show on state government Assemblyman Al Stirpe (D-North Syracuse) announced he will host a weekly television show to help keep Central New Yorkers up-to-date on state government. The show, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Assembly Update,â&#x20AC;? is recorded in Albany and features news from the State Capitol, information on important state programs and announcements of Stirpeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s public events and forums. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Assembly Updateâ&#x20AC;? airs locally on: Time Warner Syracuse Channel 98 at 5 p.m. Monday Ion Media Network Channel 56 at 6 a.m. Saturday â&#x20AC;&#x153;The weekly show is another way for me to connect with the constituents that I serve and helps provide for a more open government,â&#x20AC;? Stirpe said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The program allows viewers to see where I stand on the most important issues facing Central New York â&#x20AC;&#x201C; jobs, the economy and the looming bud-

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Less risky route? Board Vice President F. Joseph Unangst posed concerns of the long-term financial commitment for equipment that would most likely become outdated by the second year of

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