Star Review Digital Edition - Feb. 8, 2023

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By Russ TaRBy

Contributing writer

Frank Sofia was much more than a good teacher. For more than a half century at Liverpool High School, he was an icon. He was an inspiration.

“Frank was all about school spirit,” said his former LHS colleague Joe Riposo who taught music there for three decades. “The classroom was only one aspect, and he taught social studies.”

But Frank understood that extra-curricular activities, student government and athletics were also important parts of the high school experience.

“He started a pep club and was advisor to the student council,” Riposo recalled. “He helped to establish the first senior lounge and organized the homecoming parades. He had a definite impact on many, many students. He made it enjoyable for students to come to school.”

Frank Sofia died Jan. 26, after a convalescence at an assisted-living facility. He was 81 years old.

After spending 35 years in the classroom, he had retired from teaching in 2000, but before long Sofia was asked to return as the LHS stadium

coordinator, a position he held for two decades. He also worked tirelessly for the LHS Alumni Association by becoming the go-to person for class reunions, producing a newsletter for graduates called The Smoke Signal and staging an annual alumni dinner dance.

Besides watching sports, he enjoyed cooking, photography and shopping at the Regional Market.

The news of his passing last week triggered an instant outpouring of tributes from Sofia’s former students on social media sites such as the Growing Up in Liverpool Facebook page.

“He was kindness personified,” wrote Debbie Busko Hearne class of ’71.

“Best ever teacher, student supporter and all aound great guy,” wrote Bob Ricks, who added, “I hope he’s buried with a varsity L.”

Hal Wood, class of 1968, recalled a fire-engine red 1966 Pontiac LeMans convertible which Sofia purchased shortly after he began his LHS career in 1965. “He would lend this gorgeous car to teenagers like me,” Wood wrote. “He even showed us the switch so we could drop the top.”

Mike Barbato, from the class of 1984, remembered how most students referred to Sofia simply as “S.”

“S created a community and tradition at Liverpool High School which was based on kindness, equality and inclusion,” Barbato wrote. “That is difficult to do anywhere but he was able to do that year after year in one of the largest high

schools in Central New York.”

Class of ’71 graduate Anthony Joseph – who went on to become an educator himself – called Sofia a “one-of-a-kind gentleman, teacher and human being. His legacy is what future teachers need to aspire to.”

Former student Anne (Wood) Smith put it this way: “Frank Sofia was the epitome of Liverpool High School.”

His faculty colleagues agreed.

Longtime Warriors football coach and athletic director George Mangicaro appreciated the way Sofia handled his job as stadium supervisor. After the new stadium with its synthetic turf was constructed in 2010, many people wanted to rent the facil -

Half-million

By Russ TaRBy Contributing writer

At the monthly meeting of the Village of Liverpool Board of Trustees on Monday, Jan. 30, Mayor Gary White reported that the village’s application for funding from Village Main Street Program was delivered Jan. 23 to Onondaga County Community Development.

If awarded, some $500,000 will pay for storefront and streetscape improvements at 10 different village businesses. That’s the maximum amount available to each village, town or hamlet that applies.

The Liverpool businesses that have applied include Ancora Productions at 101 Second St. The innovative studio production agency needs $191,664 to complete its project.

Heid’s of Liverpool is requesting $129,000 to spruce up its classic art deco exterior.

Liverpool Lumber at 201

dollars

requested ten village businesses could use funds for storefront improvements

N. Willow St. has applied for $68,500.

“Those are the biggest projects in our application,” said Village Clerk Mary Ellen Sims.

An initial round of Main Street funding was administered in 2021. Some of the money for the Village Main Street program comes from the $89 million which Onondaga County received from the federal American Rescue Plan.

Eight DWIs in December Police Chief Jerry Unger reported that his officers made 136 traffic stops and issued 155 citations for violations of the state’s vehicle and traffic laws in December 2022.

Fourteen accidents were investigated here last month, and eight motorists were arrested for driving while intoxicated.

Officers made 146 residential checks and 117 business checks in October while responding to a total of 515 incidents and calls for service.

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The LPD arrested 32 individuals last month on 63 criminal charges.

a nnual police stats

Unger also shared his department’s 2022 statistics. Over the past 12 months, the LPD made 2,522 traffic stops, issued 2,610 traffic tickets, made 24 arrests for driving while intoxicated and investigated 105 accidents.

The officers wrote 54 parking tickets, made 1,093 residential checks and 2,930 business checks.

Officers responded to 7,353 incidents and calls for service, an average of more than 20 calls a day.

The LPD arrested 528 individuals last year with 700 criminal charges filed.

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Overnight

parking ban in effect

From now through April 15 parking along most village streets is banned from midnight to 8 a.m. In the village business district, parking on the street is prohibited from 2 a.m. to 8 a.m.

lhs icon Frank sofia passes away at age 81; many tributes are posted

Pictured is a plaque honoring Frank Sofia’s contributions to the Liverpool schools. Sofia was named to the LHS Athletic Hall of Fame in 1995.

LCSD students receive Junior High All-County Honors

Three morgan Road middle students recently earned 2023 Junior High all County Band honors. Pictured, from left, are Katherine Springall, Ethan Parry-Benedict and Joseph Deegan.

Liverpool Central School District Director

Arts Adam Sha -

recently announced that three Morgan Road Middle students and

three Soule Road Middle students were honored with selections to the 2023 Junior High AllCounty Band and Orchestra.

Receiving honors from MRM were eighth-grader Katherine Springall, seventh-grader Ethan Parry-Benedict and eighthgrader Joseph Deegan.

Clay Historical association hosts programs

The Clay Historical Association (CHA) will be holding two programs in March.

The Voice of Fanny Seward:

CHA will hold this program on Wednesday, March 15, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 4939 Stat Route 31, Clay.

Join Kate Grindstaff from the Seward House Museum to explore the life and legacy of the youngest Seward child. Pulling from her diary and other firsthand accounts, this narrative-based presentation provides an analysis of Fanny Seward’s lived experiences, convictions, and position in society.

Any questions call Cindy at 315-927-7375 or visit CHA’s facebook page.

Historical Marker Scavenger Hunt

On Thursday, March 23, 2023, from 6-7:30 p.m., Liverpool Public Library and CHA will bring to the community this engaging program that is fun and enlightening. Meet in Liverpool Library’s Carman Community Room and receive instructions for the historical scavenger hunt. The hunt will be for historical sign markers throughout Liverpool as far as Route 31. Find all the markers and answer the questions to win a prize. The hunt will end at Raymour and Flanigan on Route 57. Participants will need a vehicle.

Registration required; go to Liverpool Library’s website under event. People who are scavenging as a team, please register under one name. For more info visit Liverpool Library’s event site or CHA’s Facebook page.

Three soule Road middle students recently earned 2023 Junior High all County Band and Orchestra honors. Pictured, from left, are Luke Granbois, Cameron Leece and Madison Lapp.

Receiving honors from SRM were seventhgrader Luke Granbois (orchestra), eighth-grader Cameron Leece (band) and seventh-grader Mad -

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ity in the fall and in the spring.

“He was in charge of scheduling the rentals and supervising all the events from the nonLiverpool athletic activities,” Mangicaro told a reporter. “And he did a tremendous job.”

Sofia was also responsible for supervising the

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clude gift cards to local bookstores with a grand prize basket drawing that completes the program in mid-March. For the month of February, there are various ways to earn tickets with a month full of double ticket-earning activities.

Patrons will be awarded one raffle ticket per book

ison Lapp (orchestra).

The students will perform during the 2023 Junior High All-County Festival to be held January 27 and 28 at Solvay

Liverpool Varsity Club which would organize pep rallies, senior banquets and the hall of fame committee.

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ian Susan Kline applauded the way he taught social studies.

“He always brought his students to the library for their government research projects,” Kline remembered. “He made sure every single student

or audiobook read and two tickets for “extracurricular” activities, such as attending a program, writing a review, signing up for a library card, and completing a reading challenge.

Challenges this month include reading a book by a black author for Black History Month, checking out a Blind Date Book, making a craft with the library, and participating in the CNY Reads

High School. The Onondaga County Music Educators Association sponsors the festival.

had the right materials for his or her project and worked with them to make sure they were successful.”

School board member Nick Blaney, an alumnus of LHS, said he and the board are impressed by the overwhelming number of tributes coming in from the community.

“It’s clear that he touched a a lot of people’s lives,” Blaney said.

One Book: CNY’s Community Reading Initiative. Creative reading selections are the trick to this program, as one book could qualify for multiple tickets-hint, hint. Print copies of challenges, entry guidelines, and paper submissions are available at each NOPL branch, and more information about the Adult Winter Reading Challenge can be found at NOPL.org/ awrc.

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Casting director presents on background acting, auditioning

By JASON KLAIBEr AND Russ TaRBy Staff writer

The founder of a casting company gave insight into the world of moviemaking on Jan. 10 with a Zoom presentation hosted through Maxwell Memorial Library in Camillus.

Annie Delano, who owns AND Casting, talked that evening about the basics of background acting for feature films and television series as well as how to get started locally as part of a free, open-tothe-public virtual session called “Lights, Camera, Extras!”

Founded in 2018, AND Casting has specialized in sourcing extras and placing those players in the non-speaking roles that are right for them. The company casts for various films, shows and commercials, especially ones shot outside major cities.

Delano said AND Casting is based around an easy-to-navigate talent database powered by “bestin-class” software that over the last four-or-so years has allowed her to hire about 15,000 people for 20 feature films and more than 50 commercials.

During the informational program, Delano went over the dos and don’ts of submitting for roles and working on a set.

She stressed the importance of looking out for casting notices and insisted that reading, listening and following emailed and inperson instructions constitutes 75% of the formula for a job well done.

With some shooting days lasting 10 to 12 hours uninterrupted, she added that patience and a positive attitude can go a long way toward heightening one’s chances of getting asked back for another part. Because of that time commitment, however, Delano suggested both showing up without others and bringing a book or tablet to pass the hours.

“But do not bring the children,” Delano said firmly. A little person on set not only distracts the parent and the other background actors but could seriously disturb the work of the producer and director.

On the other hand, some child background actors have been hired by American High, which

specializes in high-school oriented comedies.

“To hire a minor, the actor needs a New York State permit and a bank account,” Delano said. “The number of hours a minor can work on set on limited.”

Delano told her Zoom audience that a few of the film extras she has hired have gone on to earn a Screen Actors’ Guild card, while all of them enjoy meeting film stars and movie producers. Extras can earn as much as $200 per day.

When it comes to filling out a profile on her casting portal, a selection of current photos that avoid filters and “crazy props” and range from casual to professional in style would be best, but dressing up for a specific role by wearing a lab coat or police uniform could lead to typecasting, Delano said.

“It’s always good to look generic in your photo so that you have the most versatile portfolio,” she said.

If your look changes from the time of your headshots, she advised to let that information be known or simply update the photos accordingly since anything out of place can make an unwanted difference.

“We’ve had times where people show up and they don’t look anything like their photo and then we can’t really use them in the role,” Delano said. “Every single background extra is important. Every single one is accounted for, planned for and thought about.”

As for video auditions for more featured roles, she said to emphasize acting ability and creativity while at the same time dressing the part and having line readers off-screen.

She further recommended posing against a white sheet or wall and putting some effort into framing and lighting for auditions and headshots.

Delano said her company takes height, age, hair color, gender, languages spoken, pets or vehicles one has, skills like ballroom dancing or piano playing, and other individual traits into consideration.

“It’s plugging people in where I think they would fit a role,” she said. “I can really tailor who we’re looking for.”

She said that sometimes there are 100 roles to fill that 200 people apply for, but at other times 150 people put in for one role.

After the availability inquiries and confirmations of booking come the details concerning the location to meet, the call time and the type of wardrobe, but sometimes those particulars arrive at the last minute because of “wonky” production schedules, Delano said.

She later said during the question-and-answer portion that her favorite aspect of the casting process is how she can pave the way for people to achieve their dreams or just have fun.

Explaining that she originally never thought she would end up working in film, Delano said the motto she lives by now is “never say no to an opportunity, within reason.”

Having earned degrees in public relations and production primarily for commercials, she was asked out of the blue one day to cast background extras for a feature film in a market away from where she lived.

“That’s how one film that I took on a whim turned into 20,” she said.

In her career so far, Delano has worked on such films as “The Ultimate Playlist of Noise” and “The Binge” from the Syracusebased film studio American High.

More about AND Casting

can be found at andcasting.com, where people can sign up to be extras. To inform Annie Delano of projects in the works, email annie@ANDCasting.com.

The website for Maxwell Memorial Library, located at 14 W. Genesee St., is maxwellmemoriallibrary.org, and its phone number is 315-672-3661.

American High seeking extra

Now that American High is cranking out an average of three movies a year, the Liverpoolbased film company has a constant need to hire local extras, especially for crowd scenes.

American High’s head of production, Will Phelps, said the film company has used Delano on most of the 15 movies produced here since 2017. “She has a great ability to find local talent and help shape each scene by selecting the perfect mix of background performers,” he added.

Delano has cast extras for one of American High’s first and best movies, Pete Davidson’s “Big Time Adolescence,” as well as many others including “The Ultimate Playlist of Noise,” “I Love My Dad,” and “The Binge.”

Producer Will Phelps said American High has a particularly pressing need for extras.

“As many of our films take place in parties and packed settings, the background performers

are as integral to what you see on screen as any other element in the film,’ Phelps said. “We rely on them to give authentic performances and help sell the reality of each scene. Annie has done fantastic work discovering many of these actors and elevating the ones who can really help sell a moment or reaction.”

Phelps estimates that American High productions routinely employ up to 1,000 extras per film. Two new movies are reportedly scheduled to shoot here early this year, so there should be plenty of opportunities for extra efforts.

Library assistant moonlights as extra Maxwell Memorial Library assistant Ann Cassidy has worked as a background actor in seven films, including six produced by American High.

In 2018, Cassidy appeared in “Looks that Kill,” which was also Annie Delano’s first movie with American High. She was subsequently cast in the Pete Davidson film “Big Time Adolescence” and in Kevin James’ most recent comedy, reportedly titled “The Visitator.”

Delano said casting directors seek people of all ages, diversities and types to make background scenes realistic.

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Casting director Annie Delano spoke to Zoom attendees about the ins and outs of background acting and how to land other roles.

Protect your information

It is increasingly common many of us do our banking and pay our bills online. In some instances out of convenience and in some cases because that is the way many businesses are heading, offering only online options to make payments.

And this time of year, many will be doing their taxes online as well.

While many of us can appreciate the ease and convenience of using these options, likely we all harbor a few concerns about how safe our information is and if it is vulnerable to hackers.

The New York State Department of Taxation and Finance, the Office of Information Technology Services, Department of Financial Services, the Department of State’s Division of Consumer Protection, and the Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services encouraged New Yorkers to take a proactive approach to ensure their private information is secure online and at home.

To keep personal information and data safe, the New York State agencies are partnering to share these tips:

Be wary of unsolicited emails and telephone calls asking for personal information. Never share personal information, such as your Social Security number, in response to an unsolicited email or telephone call. If the email or call claims to be from a company with which you do business, call it first to confirm the contact is legitimate.

Secure your mobile devices. Apply software updates that patch known vulnerabilities as soon as they become available. Use security features built into your device such as a passcode and use programs that encrypt data and remotely wipe contents if the device is lost or stolen.

Be careful with Wi-Fi hotspots. Public wireless hotspots are not secure, which means that anyone could potentially see what you are doing on your mobile device while you are connected.

Limit what you do on public Wi-Fi and avoid logging into sensitive accounts.

Know your apps. Thoroughly review the details and specifications of an app before you download it. Review and understand the privacy policy of each mobile app. Be aware that the app may request access to your location and personal information.

Be cautious about the information you share on social media. Avoid posting your birthdate, telephone number, home address, or images that identify your job or hobbies. This information may often reveal answers to security questions used to reset passwords, making you a possible target of scammers looking to access your accounts and secured information.

Use strong passwords. Create different passwords for all your accounts. Use 10 to 12 characters in a combination of letters (upper and lower case), numbers and symbols. Individuals should regularly change their passwords as well.

Change your security questions.

Don’t use the same security questions on multiple accounts. Be careful to select security questions for which only you know the answer. Make sure the answers cannot be guessed or found by searching social media or the internet.

Turn on two-step verification to access accounts. To enhance the security of your account, require your password and an extra security code to verify your identity whenever you sign-in to your accounts, where available.

Beware of phishing. Do not click on links, download files or open attachments in emails from unknown senders. It is best to open attachments only when you are expecting them and know what they contain, even if you know the sender. Access more information on phishing from the Office of Information Technology Services YouTube page

HOW CAN WE HELP?

ConsTanTs in a sEa of CHanGE

Iwatched a mother teach her daughter how to tell which glove was for the right and the left hand and I thought of all the things that we teach our children without plan.

I remember so many moments such as how to hold a sippy cup and how to use a fork and spoon.

Another was how and when to cross the street. Oh my, that was a difficult one, allowing my precious child to walk across at street, with the danger of traffic always there.

None of these lessons were particularly significant, except for my children as they gathered the necessary knowledge to live in this world.

Other little lessons: How to tell the front from the back of a piece of clothing? What about learning to tie a shoe? Each are tangents to a bigger project, the creation of a person. These are intimacies that we forget. How important was it, how useful, to teach your little one how to button their coat, use a zipper?

It was Sunday morning after church when, in a very crowded Nojaims, while debating whether to add cottage cheese to my basket, I bumped into a gentleman near the dairy section.

I apologized for being in his way.

He smiled in acknowledgement, but then stopped and told me this tale. Last week he held the door for a woman who asked why he did that. Taking a step and moving his head a bit closer to emphasize his message, he went on to say that his father would have given him a good

lashing if he forgot his manners.

“I will always hold the door for a woman,” he concluded.

I smiled and said that I appreciate anyone holding the door for me and that if the occasion occurred, I would hold the door for him.

Yes, there are all those little things that we teach our children, things and ideas that form the basis for our reality - how to behave, how to negotiate commonalities.

I sat with a group of professional women over lunch one afternoon.

The conversation was about meshing motherhood with work. (As if motherhood wasn’t work.) One brought up the idea of going to church on Sunday, the way she did as a child. She confessed that her children have only been in church when they attended a funeral.

“What I knew, they don’t know” … most of the mothers concluded that their lives were too busy to add something like attending church services every week. There was skiing in winter, soccer practice or something like it on Sundays, sleeping in on Sundays … the list was long.

“I don’t think that church is necessary,” one said. “I teach my children good values and healthy living and that is enough.”

My parents taught me to call adults by their surname, to choose the “good clothes” for church and special occasions, to ask to be excused from the dinner table, and so on. We went to church every Sunday. My children did the same.

And then life happened and, as

time passed, many of those little things changed, leaving us confused, uncomfortable.

What was correct was no longer correct.

There is an underlying discomfort when what you learned, what you believed, is no longer relevant or true.

The me that was made up at least in part of those behaviors that have been rejected is sometimes confused, reticent even, to question the changes.

Some institutions that defined how we lived our lives have been lost, or at least demoted in importance, as are the cultures associated with them.

Change is constant, and in a highly technical world, faster than many can easily manage even though culture is something we create ourselves with our tastes in music, fashion, food, entertainment and what constitutes moral behavior, etc.

The choices and preferences for how we create culture are seen to be out of our hands.

The differences among generations and areas of the country are astoundingly visible when it comes to many of the cultural preferences we don’t share.

But there will always be shoelaces to tie, buttons to button, instructions about crossing the street. The loving warmth of parent and child in those little things is eternal.

Ann Ferro is a mother, a grandmother and a retired social studies teacher. While still figuring out what she wants to be when she grows up, she lives in Marcellus with lots of books, a spouse and a large orange cat.

Mayor White sets his sights on an eighth term

When the village election rolls around on June 20, Liverpool Mayor Gary White plans to run for an eighth two-year term.

White – a Republican – is a retired Syracuse Police Department deputy chief who oversaw general services, records keeping and the uniform bureau before retiring to work in the automotive industry.

He served six terms as a village trustee and became deputy mayor during the Marlene Ward administration before first running for mayor in 2009.

Only one other previous mayor served eight terms. That was Ray Grandy who held the top job from 1951 to 1967. Just prior to Grandy, Michael Heid was first elected in 1934 and returned to office six more times for a total of seven terms.

White is the 13th mayor of Liverpool.

Twenty-six years in village gov’t

White first ran for mayor in 2009 when he prevailed over independent candidate Tom Stack by a vote of 291 to 154.

In subsequent elections White ran unopposed as he may again this year.

So with 12 years as a trustee and 14 more as mayor, White has already logged more than two decades in village government.

On June 20, two trustee seats – those belonging to incumbent Republicans Christina Fadden and Dennis Hebert – will also be decided.

Nominations for those races, as well as the mayor’s, will be determined this spring by the Village of Liverpool Republican caucus.

Democrats have failed to field any candidate for village office since 2001 and have not conducted a caucus since that year.

o ngoing issues

He’s running again, White said, because he wants to help guide several ongoing projects into the future.

“There are some things we’ve been working on for a while now, and I just want to see them through,” he told me after a recent village board meeting.

The issues on which he’s focused include his proposed restriction of tractor-trailer traffic here, opposition to the state Department of Transporta -

tion’s plan to redesign Onondaga Lake Parkway, pushing for development of the Basin Block along lower First Street and the longtime need for improvements on Route 370, aka Second Street.

‘Fire for Effect’

Paul Pearce is a Vietnam combat veteran who remains haunted by his past.

A gifted photographer who lives in Liverpool, Paul will showcase both new and vintage work in an exhibition called “Fire for Effect” now hanging through Feb. 26, at Tyler Art Gallery, at SUNY Oswego.

Paul’s work is often downright courageous. It has evolved from anti-war to an introspective exploration of the entire culture of war and violence. He believes we exist in a world of tension and division, as a dark cloud of fear and paranoia threatens our collective sense of well-being.

Pearce will give a gallery talk at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 15, and he’ll be honored at a gallery reception from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 17, both at Tyler Art Gallery, 7060 State Route 104, in Oswego.

The gallery hours are 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday–Sunday; closed Mondays and school holidays; 315-312-2500

Sixty-five years and counting

Kathleen and Jack Fisher – who live in Liverpool – celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary on Feb. 5. Jack couldn’t help but ask: “How many folks do you know who’ve been married 65 years?”

That’s true. Not many, Jack. It’s a rare and wonderful red-letter day for you and yours!

Congratulations to you both!

Last word

“Racism – as we’ve seen in the killing of Tyre Nichols – is not merely personal but structural. It has been built with 10,000 bricks into our society. It won’t be undone with a couple of moves. It will need to be dismantled piece by piece. With purpose of heart, regular reminders and a community, we can do our part to take it apart.”

– Pastor Garrett Anderson of Liverpool’s First Presbyterian Church.

bigelow, ext 331, art@eaglenewsonline com

Ramblings from the empty nest ann Ferro

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A GAME ABOuT THE GAME ITSELF

Sure, they will tell you, quite often and at quite a high volume, what’s at stake Sunday night in the Arizona desert when the Kansas City Chiefs meet the Philadelphia Eagles.

They just might not tell you just how important is for the future of the NFL itself.

Too drastic an idea?

Not in the least. From the teams on the field to the network broadcasting the game, the very way we think about, follow and cover professional football is on the table.

Start with the combatants. Both are franchises that are sound and stable in their ownership, intelligent in their front offices, innovative with their coaching staffs and supported by loud, passionate and big fan bases. Those are common threads.

Where it differs in

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how they are perceived. Fair or not, the Chiefs, even with Travis Kelce and Chris Jones on hand, are tied to Patrick Mahomes and his wondrous gifts, which over the last five years have produced a steady stream of highlights, three conference titles, two league MVP trophies and one big ring. Move to the Eagles, and a different picture emerges. The reason Philly has blown out most of its opposition this season, including two playoff foes, is the sheer depth and quality of its roster, on both sides. Jalen Hurts is a fine quarterback, but few think of him as the reason the Eagles are here.

Former BOE members support DeBarbieri

To the editor:

We, the undersigned past members of the Board of Education of the Baldwinsville Central School District, highly recommend that the current Board of Education offer the position of Superintendent of Schools to Mr. Joe DeBarbieri.

Mr. DeBarbieri is highly qualified, extremely knowledgeable and has helped guide the district through three consecutive failed superintendencies as well as the Covid crisis. It

This happens as teams across the NFL search for the elusive winning formula. Some are absolutely convinced that the “franchise quarterback” is essential and that all other considerations are secondary.

Others take a different approach, certainly wanting a great QB, but not completely depending on it. They want to build strong rosters, top to bottom, which promotes strategic (not to mention salary cap) flexibility.

Both of those philosophies are on the field at Glendale. Kansas City hopes that having Mahomes is the differencemaker. Philadelphia would rather beat you in a comprehensive, physical manner with dominant play up front.

As always in the NFL, whatever wins a championship tends to get imi -

is our belief that he will restore the reputation of the district and elevate it to its previous position of high regard throughout Central New York. Joe will ensure successful efforts to improve both math and reading scores, work toward the goal of helping students catch up following the Covid shutdown, and will never embarrass the Baldwinsville Central School District.

Mr. DeBarbieri has been, and is, a strong supporter of all extracurricular activities (including sports and music) and is very knowledgeable in the areas of finance and budgeting. He

tated, and how this game goes may determine just how would-be contenders act in their quests for glory.

This happens as the narratives built up before, during and after the season centers even more around superstar QB’s, which would be fine if that was the only way to win, which it isn’t.

Just the same, there’s no single “correct” way to televise this game, even if the ratings make it idiot-proof. A broadcast with diverse points of view and an ability to conceive multiple storylines is sorely needed.

And what do we have at this Super Bowl? Fox’s game analyst, Greg Olsen, just in his first year on the job but winning plenty of acclaim for the way he sees the game from a different perspective.

That’s because Ol -

sen, heaven forbid, was a tight end. Hardly a glamor position or a glamorous angle, but absolutely necessary given the lack of depth seen on so many other networks and platforms.

Ah, but Olsen is already a lame duck. Fox sure isn’t paying him $375 million to be an analyst as they are with a certain 45-year-old quarterback who just (we think) retired.

Already the sport is flooded and inundated with QBs-turned-analysts who rarely see the game beyond the perspective of those under center. Thus, every big play, no matter who makes it, is centered around the same people we always talk about and put the cameras on all the time. And we learn nothing.

Taking all that into consideration, picture the scene at the end of

also is experienced in human resource matters and has supported important mental health initiatives. As a former coach, wrestling official, math teacher, high school principal and administrator in multiple capacities (including deputy and acting superintendent), he is eminently qualified to continue leading the district as superintendent. Please don’t spend thousands of dollars on another search when previous searches have proved unsuccessful and when we have an outstanding candidate already at the helm.

Lastly, please understand that in

this game. Either redand-gold-confetti will blanket the turf celebrating Chiefs glory, or green confetti will honor the Eagles ascending to the throne.

If K.C. emerges on top, it will quickly turn into a coronation of one. Small hint – he’s in all those insurance commercials. If Philly does the same, there’s no ignoring just how great a team they were, start to finish.

Tens of millions will watch, rate the commercials, judge Rihanna at halftime, all the usual nonsense. Don’t ignore the game, though, and especially the lessons it will offer on just where this sport might head in the next 10 to 20 years.

Phil Blackwell is sports editor at Eagle News. He can be reached at pblackwell@ eaglenewsonline.com.

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Special Olympics NyS Winter Games returns to Syracuse

Volunteers needed to support the games

Nearly 500 Special Olympics New York athletes and coaches from throughout the state will be in Syracuse Feb. 24 and 25 for the 2023 State Winter Games. Area venues will host competition in six sports: Alpine Skiing, Cross Country Skiing, Figure Skating, Floor Hockey, Snowboarding and Snowshoe.

Local officials, Special Olympics New York leaders and athletes are seeking 300 volunteers to support the event. They

teamed up in a call for volunteers at a press conference recently at at the Upstate Medical Arena at Oncenter War Memorial, where some of the local figure skaters were practicing for the Games.

Volunteers are asked to register at specialolympics-ny.org. Those interested in volunteering as a group can send an email to volunteers@nyso.org

No sports experience is necessary to volunteer. There are a range of jobs for individuals and groups, including set up, parking assistance, meal distribution, athlete escorts, photographers, timers, score-

keepers and more.

“My teammates and I can’t wait for State Winter Games,” said athlete James Jewett, 38, of Chittenango, who will be competing in snowshoe. “The competition is always fierce at this level, and we always look forward to seeing our fellow athletes from throughout the state. Please come and volunteer. Thank you, Syracuse!”

“It’s great to be back in Syracuse, where competitive sports are a way of life and the community so clearly values the contributions of people with all abilities,” said President and CEO Stacey Hengster-

man. “Join us for State Winter Games and you’ll see why Special Olympics New York has a near 100 percent return rate of volunteers. Our athletes, coaches and fans have a magical way of bringing communities together.”

“I am thrilled that the Special Olympics New York State Winter Games will be back in Syracuse Feb. 24 and 25,” said Senator John W. Mannion. “We are a community that believes in excellence and inclusion, and we are ready to step up and make these games the best ever. I urge all Central New

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OCC announces cannabis education program

Onondaga Community College recently announced it is offering a cannabis education program, giving students an affordable pathway into a growing industry that is projected to create up to 60,000 jobs across New York State by 2027. The program is offered in partnership with the Cleveland School of Cannabis.

This program offers a comprehensive introduction to the cannabis industry while focusing on cultivation, dispensary training, and extraction. Students can earn a workforce certificate in one or more of the following areas of study: Cannabis Cultivation Science – learn about horticulture, cannabis growth, pest remediation, and the science of the glandular

trichome. Cannabis Dispensary Training – focus on dispensary operations, CBD, the history of cannabis, advocacy, and terpenes and cultivars. Cannabis Extractions – learn about edibles, mechanical extractions, ethanol hydrocarbon extractions, CO2 extractions, and post processing. Classes are delivered entirely online and selfpaced. There are no traditional start and end dates, giving students the ability to complete the program on a schedule which works for them. Instruction is customized to align with the rules and regulations of New York State.

The first five students who register for the program before Feb. 3 will receive 30% off tuition costs.

More information on the Cannabis Education Program at Onondaga Community College is available at sunyocc.edu/cannabishub-occ

“The Cleveland School of Cannabis is recognized nationally as a leader in cannabis-related education. We are excited to partner with them and give our students an opportunity to learn what they need to know to begin their career in a rapidly growing industry,” said OCC President Dr. Warren Hilton.

According to the Cleveland School of Cannabis this is an important partnership,

“By expanding its education into the cannabis space, President Hilton and the OCC team are providing a bridge into a new frontier for those commu- nities we as academic institutions have been called to serve. The cannabis industry is going to be enormous and well-educated employees are going to fuel the growth. We are honored to play such a significant role and help to deliver academic service where a need has been identified,” said Cleveland School of Cannabis President Tyrone Russell.

And those who have been through the program say it is a valuable educational experience.

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Yorkers to join me in supporting these games by volunteering and coming out to support these incredible athletes.”

“Onondaga County is proud to partner, once again, with our friends at Special Olympics New York. Nearly 500 of the best athletes, along with their friends and family, will compete in what will surely be the best Winter Games yet!” said Onondaga County Executive J. Ryan McMahon, II “I encourage our community to come out and support these amazing athletes and I wish all of them the best of luck.”

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Last week I reported on the 70th PGA Merchandise Show but did not have enough space in the article to inform you about the biggest change at the show I have observed over the 23 shows I have attended. e biggest change I have noticed has been the number of women who are attending and how many of them own their own companies.

You have probably never heard of Jane Spicer or what she has contributed to the golf industry but that changes right now… providing you read this entire article. For your information, Jane has been one of the exhibitors at the PGA Merchandise Show for over 30 years and is one of the longest running female CEO’S in golf. She has been connected to the golf industry for 44 years as the owner of her company, Daphne’s Headcovers. As one of 80 female business owners exhibiting at the show she says, “It is something to absolutely celebrate that we can come together supporting and upli ing each other. It is exciting to see innovative and smart women doing wonderful things”. What else does Spicer do when asked, “I mentor a few of the women entrepreneurs from companies that are here on the oor. I’m watching them slowly grow just like I have been mentored by other women in business. ere’s just more of us now”.

Remember the name Nancy Lopez. She le the University of Tulsa a er her sophomore year to join the LPGA Tour in 1977. She played only six events that year, nishing 2nd in three of them. In 1978, she became a household name in America because she won 9 tournaments that year, including 5 consecutive wins and the LPGA Championship. I remember having a crush on her. When Nancy started playing, there were “NO” clubs speci cally made for women. “I had a meeting with Arnold Palmer and we decided to start a women’s line of golf clubs. Our focus has always been on women…not just the clubs but on the clothing line”, she said about the beginning of Nancy Lopez Golf.

Being a female entrepreneur in golf is not the only area where more and more women are nding inclusion. According to the National Golf Foundation, the number

grams, including State Winter Games, are provided at no cost to the athletes or their families. The games are also free for spectators to attend.

To support the games, either by volunteering or making a donation to help offset the costs of the games, visit specialolympicsNY.or/community/2023winter-games.

On Thursday, Feb. 23, Special Olympics New York will host “A Night of Champions” reception to honor local Game Changers and raise funds to support the games. Discounted tickets are on sale in coordination with today’s announcement, at night-of-champions. org.

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of women “playing golf” is up over 25% in 2021…up from 19% ten years ago. ere was an even bigger jump among female junior golfers where more than 1.1 million (35%) are girls compared to 15% in 2000. And the numbers go even higher when you consider “entertainment venues” like Top Golf, where the focus is more on having fun, instead of a score or golf swing. Women now account for 45% of all o -course golfers. ere is also a national junior golf program that specializes in providing girl-friendly opportunities for juniors to learn the game of golf. It is the LPGA/USGA “Girls Golf”. ey have more than 500 sites around North America. e reach of the program is up by 1,800% since 2010.

Let’s face it gentlemen, golf has always been known as the good ole “boys club” for hundreds of years….until recently, that is, where these things happened:

1. Augusta National, the host of the annual Masters tournament, began accepting female members in 2012.

2. e Royal and Ancient Golf Club of St. Andrews, voted to allow women as members for the rst time in it’s 260 year history.

3. Pine Valley, the #1 ranked golf course in the U.S., agreed to begin allowing women members for the rst time in 2021.

Sounds like a trend…feels like a trend…acts like a trend. erefore, it must be a trend.

ere has never been a time in my life where the opportunities for women to make a good living in the golf industry, without being a professional golfer, has been stronger than now. Amateur and Professional women’s golf are great to watch on TV…a wonderful game to play and now, an industry that welcomes women into its ranks as never before. “ e Gals Are Into Golf”…it’s about time.

ter Games are: The OnCenter (Floor Hockey, Opening and Closing Ceremonies), Highland Forest (Cross Country Skiing), Greek Peak Ski Resort (Alpine Skiing and Snowboarding), Thornden Park (Snowshoe) and Upstate Medical

Arena at Oncenter War Memorial (Figure Skating).

This is the second consecutive year that Syracuse will host State Winter Games. It will also return in February 2024.

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Lois Cwirko, 91 enjoyed reading, traveling, crossword puzzles

Lois (King) Cwirko, 91, of Camillus, passed away Saturday, Jan. 21, 2023 at Sprenger Health Care of Port Royal in South Carolina.

Born in Rochester, she was raised in Pittsford and settled in Camillus in 1966. Lois was a graduate of Pittsford High School and SUNY Brockport. She was employed by the Camillus Advocate for over 15 years as an office manager.

A communicant of St. Joseph’s Church, Lois enjoyed reading, traveling and completing crossword puzzles. She was a former avid bowler, bridge player, golfer, sewer and crocheter. Above all, she loved spending time with her family and friends.

Lois was predeceased in 2022 by her husband of 67 years, Stanley; parents, Harry and Arlene King; and brother, Donnie King.

Surviving are her children, Anne Marie (Joseph) Conroy of Beaufort, SC, Kathleen (Gary) Cwirko of Green Pond, NJ, Michael (Brenda) of E. Syracuse, and Mark of Novato, CA; grandchildren, Matthew, Meghan, Daniel, Cooper, Chloe, Kristen, Jon, Jeff and Alex; seven great-grandchildren; and sister, Sandy Holmes.

Relatives and friends may call Friday, February 10 from 4 to 7 p.m. at the

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Edith I. Oman, 79, of Jacks Reef passed away Jan. 26, 2023. The Bush Funeral Home of Elbridge has charge of arrangements.

Bruce D. Chappell, 62, of Canastota passed away Jan. 25, 2023. The Bush Funeral Home of Elbridge has arrangements.

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Karen Price, 61 Worked at skaneateles high school

Karen Maria Ossenfort Price, of Skaneateles, died on Jan. 22, 2023, at home. She was born Feb. 12, 1961, in Deer Park, Long Island, to Ernst and Patricia Ossenfort. She moved to Central New York to attend Syracuse University, and never left.

She married David Price, the love of her life, on July 21, 1990. She loved playing sports, coaching sports (volleyball and modified soccer at Skaneateles Schools) and watching sports of all kinds.

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Buranich Funeral Home, 5431 W. Genesee St., Camillus.

A funeral Mass was celebrated Saturday, Feb. 11, at 10:30 a.m. in St. Joseph’s Church, Camillus.

A private burial will be in Onondaga County Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Syracuse.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to St. Joseph’s Church Food Pantry, 5600 W. Genesee St., Camillus, NY 13031.

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Penny Lynn Dwyer, 69, of Weedsport, formerly of Van Buren, passed away Jan. 27, 2023. The Bush Funeral Home of Elbridge has arrangements.

Evelyn Ruth Hirst, 83, of Clay, passed away Jan. 28, 2023. Maurer Funeral Home Moyers

Karen worked for 24 years at Skaneateles High School, where she adored the kids, and vice-versa. She combined her position as a senior study hall teacher aide with her passion for Rotary, heading up the high school Interact Club (with projects including the American Red Cross Blood Drive and Haunted Hallways), and working with Rotary Youth Exchange students (both inbound and out-bound), promoting community service and world peace.

She drew others in with her effervescent personality, innate kindness, and enthusiasm for life. She remained grateful and joyful to the end, combating cancer with courage and dignity.

In addition to her husband Dave, she is survived by her sister Patricia (Joseph) Petrucelli (including beloved nieces Jacqueline and Nicole and families), her likea-sister Laura O’Shea (Chuck O’Byran),

Corners, Baldwinsville, has arrangements.

Patricia L. Sobotka, 93, of Liverpool, passed away Jan. 31, 2023. Maurer Funeral Home, Inc., Liverpool, has arrangements.

Wayne M. Stever, 71, of Northville, N.Y,. formerly of Liverpool and Pompey, passed

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great nieces and nephews and godchildren.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Karen Price Memorial Scholarship Fund, established in her name to help local students who wish to go abroad. (Make checks out to the Skaneateles Rotary Foundation, with Karen Price Memorial Scholarship Fund in the memo, PO Box 316, Skaneateles, NY 13152).

A celebration of her life is planned for late spring.

To leave condolences, and to see a full obituary, visit mathewsonforani.com.

away Jan. 30, 2023. Maurer Funeral Home, Inc., Liverpool, has arrangements. Gerald Swanson, 77, of Jordan, passed away Jan. 31, 2023. The Bush Funeral Home of Elbridge has arrangements.

Liverpool boys swimming defeats C-NS, 105-77

By PHIL BLACKWELL

Now the Liverpool and Cicero-North Syracuse boys swim teams are concentrating on their practices leading up to the Section III Class A championships that take place Feb. 15 at Nottingham.

To kick off the last week of the regular season, these two rivals met each other at Liverpool, where the Warriors pulled away to win 105-77 helped by having a far deeper roster on hand.

Yet it was the Northstars who pulled away

in the first race, the 200-yard medley relay. Jacob Griffin, Caden Grifin, Joey Swenton and Anthony Gabrielli went one minute, 41.26 seconds, less than a second from the state qualifying standard of 1:40.67.

Then Jacob Griffin won two races of his own, going 22.44 seconds to edge Jack Cavallerano (22.58) in the 50 freestyle and, in the 100 backstroke, pulled away to take the top spot in 55.39 to the 1:01.49 from Liverpool’s James Hayden.

Joey Swenton also won two races for C-NS, holding off the Warriors’ Joe Lisi, 2:05.51 to

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2:07.10, in a close 200 individual medley and, in the 100 breaststroke, going 1:05.09 to Lisi’s 1:07.07 as Donavan Medina (1:09.01) was third.

In a close diving competition, C-NS’s Nathan Oronski, with 224.05, beat out the 214.85 from Liverpool’s Colin Gridley and 211.25 from teammate Carter Canastra. Cavallerano would prevail in the 100 butterfly, his 54.28 seconds just ahead of Caden Griffin’s 55.29 as Hayden (59.29) also broke the one-minute mark.

The Warriors went 1-2-3 in the 200 freestyle, Nate Alexander taking it in 1:55.78 as Ryan Vann (2:07.74) and John Morawski (2:11.98) followed.

Alexander also led a top-three sweep of the 500 freestyle, his 5:09.01 beating Vann’s 5:42.01 and Morawski’s 5:53.66 as Trevor Selig won the 100 freestyle in 51.32 second to Gabrielli’s 53.60, with Sean O’Neil third in 53.96.

Dominating the 200 freestyle relay, Cavallerano, Lisi, Selig and Alexander posted 1:33.53 to the Northstars’ 1:44.60, and in the 400 freestyle relay that same Warriors quartet won in

3:29.86 ahead of the 3:36.46 from Swenton, Gabrielli and the Griffins.

In Thursday’s regular-season finale, Liverpool dueled with unbeaten Jamesville-DeWitt/ CBA while also taking on Auburn. The Warriors beat the Maroons 103-56, but lost 102-83 to the Red Rams.

A close diving competition had Gridley, with 275.50 points, beat out a strong J-D/CBA trio led by Cameron Corona, who got 257.95 points.

Cavallerano, in 54.43 seconds, beat out the Rams’ Lesha Kabunov (55.80) in the 100 butterfly after he was second (22.76) to Mark Bratslavsky (22.56) in the 50 freestyle, while Alexander earned first place in the 200 freestyle in 1:52.73 to go with a second (5:08.44) in the 500 freestyle.

Another close race, the 100 breaststroke, had Lisi’s 1:08.11 edge the 1:08.85 of Lucien Zens. Winning the 200 freestyle relay, Cavallerano, Selig, Lisi and Alexander posted 1:32.86, and they would later go 3:23.32 in the 400 freestyle relay, just behind J-D/CBA’s 3:22.62.

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Hoops Warriors to battle C-NS, West Genesee

By PHIL BLACKWELL

Big games marked the final full week of area high school boys basketball, with rivals Liverpool and Cicero-North Syracuse clashing again Tuesday before the Warriors’ big trip to West Genesee on Friday night.

Tied for first in the SCAC Metro standings, Liverpool held up its part of it during last Tuesday’s 67-47 win over Henninger even asWG had to hold off Corcoran 75-72.

All through the first half, the Warriors’ defense smothered the Black Knights, building up a 35-18 advantage that grew to 54-27 by the end of the third quarter.

Bruce Wingate, with 20 points, led the way, Andreo Ash adding 16 points as Jah’Deiur Reese had 14 points, more than the teamhigh 12 points from Henninger’s Ja’Quair Lewis.

Ironically, Liverpool would next deal with Corcoran on Thursday night, and find the Cougars just as tough, needing a full-game effort and some production outside its main threats to get a 77-69 victory.

From the outset, Corc-

oran played fast, and nearly equaled the Warriors all through the first three periods, seeing Amir Reaves pick up 29 points and Jaiden Holloman contribute 24 points.

Only in the final minutes did Liverpool get a cushion, in large part because Jason Lawler, usually a distributor, stepped up to score 11 points supporting Ash’s 20 points, Wingate’s 19 points and Reese’s 15 points.

C-NS played last Tuesday against Baldwinsville, again having to battle to beat the Bees 60-54.

Having only won by one, 44-43, when they met in early January, C-NS did a far better job against B’ville’s defense the second time around, especially in a first half where it fell behind 3623.

Battling back late, the Bees saw Matt Young earn 19 points, but no other player hit double figures as Greg Marinelli and Jason Bifulco got nine points apiece and Eli Taft added seven points.

C-NS, meanwhile, saw Andrew Benedict amass a game-high 24 points and get lots of help from Michael

Liverpool guard Bruce Wingate cruises to an easy basket in last Thursday’s game against Corcoran.

had 19 points as the Warriors beat the Cougars

Gallo, who had 16 points, and Reece Congel, who added 11 points.

Adding to the Northstars’ difficulties was the postponement of last Friday’s game

with Fayetteville-Manlius, now slotted into the spot in between the Liverpool rematch and Friday’s regular-season finale at Henninger.

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C-NS girls indoor track roars to SCAC meet title

By PHIL BLACKWELL

From distance races to field events and lots in between, the Cicero-North Syracuse girls indoor track and field team fully took charge of last Thursday’s Salt City Athletic Conference Metro division championships at SRC Arena.

Finishing with 188 points, the Northstars were well clear of Liverpool, who got 97 points for second place.

Posting a national top-10 time in the girls 1,000-meter run, C-NS’s Kate Putman went two minutes, 49.76 seconds to beat a strong 3:05.40 from the Warriors’ Taylor Page as Sophia Graham (3:15.01) was fourth. Later, Putman, Katy Harbold, Elianna Ballagh and Marissa Navarra won the 4x800 relay in 9:53.86.

Gabby Putman prevailed twice, going 10:11.95 for a national top-25 clocking in the 3,000-meter run as Kennedy Jones (11:24.02) finished fourth. Then Putman took the 600meter run in 1:41.38 over teammate Katy Harbold’s 1:42.75, with Page getting third place (1:43.92) for Liverpool.

Marissa Doty stepped up in the sprints, winning the 55-meter dash in 7.57 seconds as Jaydin Mackey (7.74) was fifth. Then, in the

300-meter dash, Doty went 42.43, going 1-2 with Grace Murray’s 43.35.

To cap off her day, Doty joined Mackey, Murray and Hannah Boyle to go 1:49.07 and win the 4x200 relay over Liverpool’s secondplace 1:50.52. C-NS also was second (4:22.27) in the 4x400 relay, with Liverpool third in 4:27.74. Yet another 1-2 finish came in the long jump, Morgan Hayes going 15 feet 11 ¼ inches ahead of Jasmine Ayre’s 15’8” as Liverpool’s Beatrize Gurgol was third with 15’7 1/2”. Ayre would win the triple jump with 35’6” beating, among others, Kalli Congden (31’10 3/4”) in third place. Eells, in the high jump, topped 5’1” for second place as Congden (4’8” was fourth. Marissa Navarra got third in the 1,500-meter run in 5:05.80, with Jasmine Ayre third (9.23 seconds) and Anna Eells fourth (9.30) in the 55 hurdles. Kaleigh Bosimenu topped 7’6” for third place in the pole vault.

Again leading Liverpool, Allie Cary won the shot put with a toss of 36’6 1/2” as C-NS’s Ava Schiff was third (28’7 1/4”), while in the weight throw Cary’s 36’10 3/4” beat out the Northstars’ Maria Sanfilippo, second with 35’5”.

Liverpool, C-NS bowlers head into post-season

By PHIL BLACKWELL

‘A winter’s full of work for area high school bowling teams led to what took place on the first two Sundays in February.

First, there was Sunday’s boys sectional tournament at Strike-N-Spare Lanes, followed exactly one week later by the girls making their way to Flamingo Lanes to vie for sectional honors.

As host sides, Cicero-North Syracuse and Liverpool would have a considerable advantage, whatever their regular-season marks – which, in the case of the girls Warriors and boys Northstars, were both quite good.

C-NS had already moved to the top of the boys SCAC Metro division standings last Monday with a hard-fought 5-2 win over first-place Fayetteville-Manlius.

Both teams bowled well, Northstars’ totals of 1,136, 1,092 and 1,096 in those three games just beating out the Hornets getting 1,015, 1,049 and 1,017.

Terry Miller led C-NS with a 600 series that had a 223 high game. Close behind him, Jacob Calabria’s steady 574 included a 204 high game as Tom O’Connell had a 561 series with games of 183, 188 and 190. Nehemiah Bachman put up 178, 186 and 196 in his 560 set.

For F-M, Ryan Yenny’s 588 series (202 high game) was ahead of Xavier Greene’s 575 series that had games of 200 and 205. Adam Koss opened with a 223 in his 562 set and Colin Gunderson got a 502 series.

The C-NS girls beat F-M by that same 5-2 margin, led by Trinity Short’s 494 series (172 high game) as Marissa Leone got a three-game total of 438. Taylor Rutter added a 410 set and Melody Schwartz got a 391 series.

Liverpool’s girls lost last Tuesday to Fulton 7-0, a match that served as a possible preview of the sectional tournament since it matches leaders of both Salt City Athletic Conference divisions, highlighted by the Red Raiders’ Hailey Pavement getting a 266 opening game in her 587 series.

Kenzi Orsmby’s 222 closed out a 597 series as Yilena Russell stepped up with games of 215 and 204 in her 577 set. They were both behind Fulton’s Miranda Laws, who shot 202, 214 and 206 in her 622 set as Addison Nichols (598 series, 234 high game)

Meanwhile, the boys Warriors won over Fulton in another 7-0 decision, Zach Doing shooting games of 192, 205 and 211 in a 608 series as Jackson Allen shot a 198 and Wes Lell, in his lone game, posted 205.

Liverpool also had Addison Ziegler go 5:03.74 in the 1,500 to earn second place as Meghan Moyer finished third in the 3,000 in 11:22.20, with Kaitlyn Hotaling fifth.

The Warriors were third in the 4x800 as Mikayla Greene took fourth in the 55 sprint in 7.69 seconds, with Trinity Short fourth in the weight throw at 34’1 1/2” behind Cary, Taima Tearney fourth in the triple jump, Layla Pearl Collins fourth in the pole vault and Gurgol fifth in the high jump.

C-NS also was second in the boys SCAC Metro meet with 94 points behind Baldwinsville as Liverpool, with 54 points, took fourth place. Davine Bennett, in the 55 sprint, edged West Genesee’s Dom Burris, though both finished in 6.67 seconds ahead of B’ville’s Brandon Levin (6.68) as Carlton Garnes was fourth in 6.90-. In the 55 hurdles, Garnes prevailed in a quick 7.96 seconds and Camron Ingram was second in 8.31. Joe Main got second in the shot put with 40’1 1/4” as Colt Hiltz (38’6 3/4”) was fourth, Ethan Matthews taking fifth in the weight throw/ For Liverpool’s lone victories, Ny’Quez Madison, in the long jump, had a top leap of

22’5 1/2” to reach the state top 10 in that event, C-NS’s Trevon Walker third with 20’9 3/4”.

Madison then won the triple jump with 43’9 1/2” to edge the 43’3 1/4” from the Northstars’ Anthony Johnson as Walker finished fourth. And in the high jump, Madison’s 5’6” put him in second place, with C-NS’s Xander Provost fourth.

Running the 4x200 in 1:36.11, C-NS finished second as, in 3:52.47, it beat out Liverpool (3:58.51) for third place in the 4x400, adding a third in the 4x800 in 9:07.77 to the Warriors’ 9:10.25.

Sean Graves was fifth in the 300, with Jacob Klasen got fifth place in the 600, while Tyler Graham was sixth and Liam Adams seventh in the 1,000.

Liverpool also had Brady Ruediger take fourth and Jacob Makhlouf fifth in the 3,200meter run, with Sajan Mishra fifth in the 55 sprint in 6.91 seconds and also fifth (9.28) in the 55 hurdles.

Josh Vang, in 4:43.72, beat out Michael Purvis (4:44.23) for fourth place in the 1,600-meter run ahead of C-NS teammates Dante Melfi and Ashton Murdock in the next two spots. Anthony Cerio was sixth in the weight throw.

C-NS wrestlers nab sectional Class AA title

By PHIL BLACKWELL

All through this winter, the Cicero-North Syracuse wrestling team has broke through barriers previous Northstars programs could not.

And it continued last Saturday when the Northstars, on its home mats, held off defending champion Jamesville-DeWitt/CBA to earn the Section III Class AA championship.

When all the bouts were done, C-NS had 195.5 points, just clear of the Rams’ total of 188. Liverpool made a strong push for the top spot, too, before settling for third place with 167 points.

Two Northstars won their respective weight classes. Kamdin Bembry, continuing a strong campaign at 215 pounds, pinned Liverpool’s Joe Piscitell in the semifinals and, in the title bout, got a pin over FayettevilleManlius opponent Jackson Schwab with 19 seconds left.

Up at 160 pounds, Ayden Sprague, improving to 24-4 on the season, only had to win twice, with a second-period fall over Jacob Severson (West

Genesee) in the semifinals and a tough 3-1 decision over Liverpool’s Dante Mallozzi in the final.

Another Liverpool-C-NS battle unfolded in the 172-pound title bout, but the Warriors claimed it when Owen Atchie claimed a back-andforth battle with John Sherbourne, prevailing 7-6.

Just as close to winning at 118 pounds, the Northstars’ Anthony Ciciarelli scored plenty of points against Auburn’s Mike Boyhan, only to take an 8-7 defeat. Kennedy Thomas was second at 132 pounds, dropping his final 16-8 to J-D/CBA’s Nathan Finn.

Atchie was Liverpool’s lone winner, as Mallozzi, Connor Kral (152 pounds) and Paolo Munetz (102 pounds) each got second-place finishes. Kral fell 5-0 to J-D/CBA’s Gerald Vielhauer as Munetz took a pin from Auburn’s Brady Maneri.

C-NS had Javone Dawkins earn third place at 110 pounds when he pinned teammate Kevin Mossow in 3:28, while at 285 pounds Joe Kozubowski beat F-M’s Andrew Dab-

ulewicz 6-2 in the consolation bracket final. Sean Aldrich finished fourth at 138 pounds.

Kasey Kalfass beat Cael Bruce (Auburn) for fifth place at 102, with Drew Baker (126 pounds) pinning Auburn’s Owen Johnson to also finish fifth as Austin Hartman (189 pounds) earned fifth when he pinned teammate Khol Kalfass. Jacob Day was sixth at 152. Liverpool had Lucas Smith blank Dylan Radcliffe (West Genesee) 4-0 for third place at 132, with Tony Kelly earning third place at 160 when he pinned Severson after Sprague did so.

Carson Rice was fourth at 118, while Marek Sokolowski was fourth at 126 and Jayce Bliss fourth at 189 to match Piscitelli. Tyler Sharkey got fifth place at 145 pounds and Keegan Meyer fifth at 285 as Aiden AdamsBovenzi got sixth place at 110.

Most of these wrestlers will make their way to SRC Arena this Saturday for the sectional Division I championships, where only winners are guaranteed spots in the Feb. 24-25 state meet in Albany.

C-NS ice hockey beats Clinton in overtime

By PHIL BLACKWELL

As they went to the last week of the regular season, the Cicero-North Syracuse ice hockey team knew that it would be a part of the Section III Division I playoffs.

In a non-league game at Clinton last Thursday night, the Northstars engaged in an exciting battle, trading blows but able to emerge with a 6-5 overtime victory to climb back above the .500 mark to 9-8 overall.

Trailing the Warriors 2-1 through

one period, C-NS scored four times in the second, grabbing a 5-4 edge, only to get shut out in the third by Clinton before being able to convert in the extra period.

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Art Exhibit Salina Library. Featuring drawings by Janet Myrto Richards. All pieces are hand drawn with pen and pencil.

SECOND SUNDAYS

Breakfast Buffet

8 a.m. to noon. Every second Sunday starting Nov. 13 through Mother’s Day. Liverpool Elks Lodge, 3730

Syracuse Winterfest runs Feb. 16-26

COMMUNITY

Cold Springs Road (corner of Route 370 and Hayes Road), Baldwinsville. Includes made-to-order omelets, cereals, waffles, French toast, pancakes, scrambled eggs, home fries, fretta, biscuits and sausage gravy, bacon, sausage links, juices, milk, and coffee. Adults $12, ages 6-12 $5, ages 5 and under free. Proceeds benefit Elks projects and charitable programs. Any current COVID guidelines will apply. For info: 315-622-2348.

WEDNESDAY, FEB. 8

Movie Matinee

2 p.m. Skaneateles Library. The film centers on Lydia Tar, widely considered one of the greatest composer-conductors. Rated R.

Employee Learning Awareness Roundtable

8:30-9:30 a.m. Virtual. A roundtable to discuss the importance of highlighting employee learning and for sharing ideas on shining the spotlight on employee learning in organizations.

Plank Road Quilt Guild Business Meet ing

9:30 a.m. Cicero United Methodist Church, 8416 North Main St. After the business meeting and members Show and Tell, there will be a member guest speaker, Julia Bliven. Following the scholar-

ship demonstration, there will be a Valentine Social. If the North Syracuse Schools are closed that day due to weather, the meeting will be canceled.

Cookbook Club

6 p.m. Skaneateles Library. Our theme for this month is soup. Bring a prepared dish to share along with the recipe that inspired it. Everyone will have the chance to sample dishes. Registration required.

Baldwinsville Public Library Board Meeting

7 p.m. Baldwinsville Public Library. Monthly business meeting of the BPL Board of Trustees. All board meetings are open to the public.

THURSDAY, FEB. 9

The American Workplace: Blending Five

Generation

8:15-10:30 a.m. CNY ATD will explore the lessons of blending five generations to bring success in the workforce. Interactive virtual program. CNY ATD

Members - $25; Non-members - $40. Registration – https://cnyatd.org/upcoming_program2/. Contact 315.546.2783, info@cnyatd.org.

North Syracuse Family Festival Committee Meeting

7 p.m. Community Center, 700 South Bay Rd.,

SPORTS

North Syracuse. Call Tony at 315-458-0890 if you are interested in being apart of the festival.

FRIDAY, FEB. 10

Tiny Art Show: Artists Reception

4 p.m.-6 p.m. Skaneateles Library. View your tiny art on display in the library and take a look at what others have created. Light refreshments will be served.

SATURDAY, FEB. 11

TACNY Junior Café Scientifique

9:30-11 a.m The MOST, Syracuse. “Electricity and Circuits” Program is primarily for middle school students. Come early for a continental breakfast and then visit the MOST as our guest when the program is over. Free. Must RSVP at jrcafe@tacny.org.

THURSDAY, FEB. 16

CNY ATD Learn@Lunch

12-12:45 p.m. CNY ATD holds an informal conversation around current and emerging talent development topics. Topic – Talent Pipeline. 12-12:45pm. Complimentary virtual activity. Registration – https:// cnyatd.org/learn_lunch . Contact 315.546.2783, info@ cnyatd.org.

C-NS, Liverpool girls to battle for league title

By PHIL BLACKWELL

It was already evident, by the time they tipped off Tuesday night, that the CiceroNorth Syracuse and Liverpool girls basketball teams were alone fighting for SCAC Metro division regular-season honors.

away and then, in the closing minutes, inched out in front and hung on.

It helped Henninger to hit nine 3-pointers, four of them from Alayna Wood to account for most of her 13 points. Sanai Lee led the Black Knights with 19 points, while Inese Odom had 15 points and Ta’Kai Baker had 14 points.

Seasonal fun comes to Downtown Syracuse with the return of Syracuse Winterfest Feb. 16 through 26. On Thursday, Feb. 16, a Treasure Hunt begins. On Friday, Feb. 17 enjoy free ice skating at the NyS Fair Coliseum and fireworks at the Inner Harbor. On Saturday, Feb. 18, take a Culinary Cruise or check out the Martini Mix-off and Sangria Mix-off featuring local establishments. Sunday, Feb. 19 is full of activities, including Human Dog Sled races, Winterfest Family Fun Day at the Inner Harbor, a Chili Cook-off, beer tasting and cornhole tournament. On Friday, Feb. 24, again enjoy free ice skating at the NyS Fair Coliseum. On Saturday, Feb. 25 there will be a Sandwich Stroll and a Magarita Mix-off and Cosmopolitan Mix-off. The last day, Sunday, Feb. 26, with feature fun for kids with Checkers the Inventor, Bloody Mary Mix-off, Chowder Cook-off, Wing Walk, Hammond Jammin’ XVII and Team Trivia Finals. For more information and events visit syracusewinterfest.com.

But the aspect of the stakes changed last Tuesday night when, for the first time this season, the state Class AA no. 11-ranked Warriors suffered a league loss – and on its home court, no less. Henninger pulled it off, claiming an exciting 70-67 decision that was even more surprising given that Liverpool beat the Black Knights 75-42 four weeks earlier.

The key was a first half where the Warriors, despite a solid effort on both ends, could not build a big lead, only taking a 29-25 advantage to the break.

All through the second half, Henninger answered each time the Warriors tried to get

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part in the game-winner, as he did on all six Northstars scoring plays as he finished the night with two goals and four assists.

Braden Porter also scored twice, with Hayden Scott and Cole Prevost each getting one goal and one assist. Logan Bucher and Drew Matyasik also had assists as Leyton Sullivan kept his team in front most of the way, finishing with 36 saves.

Liverpool was just 1-6-1 in league play going into last Tuesday’s game against Fay-

This helped overcome 28 points from Neveah Wingate and 18 points from Jakeira Stackhouse, with Grace Sleeth and Gianna Washington getting eight points apiece.

That was quite a contrast to what was going on at C-NS, the Northstars managing, for the second time this season, to steamroll past Baldwinsville, this time by a score of 81-31.

Somehow C-NS, who prevailed 65-25 the first time these two sides met Jan. 3, got better in the rematch, building a 44-16 advantage by halftime and not letting up at all late.

Kathleen Taru, with 13 points, led an attack where Mallory Brooks (12 points), Maddy

etteville-Manlius, with whom it shares the State Fair Coliseum, and lost again, 5-3, to the Hornets. For two periods, this game was close, F-M constantly frustrated by the work of Liverpool goaltender James Welch, who finished the night with 38 saves. All that pressure took a toll, though, and the Hornets, up 2-1 going to the third, got away late as Gavin Patnode, scoring twice, and Walker Thomson, with a goal and two assists, led a well-balanced attack.

Cole Broughton, with two assists, led the Warriors as Bradley Cole, Erol Abadzic and Calen Brown converted. Andrew Gabor also

Howell (11 pointss) and Jilly Howell (10 points) all hit double figures and Grace Villnave, with eight points, came close.

Kyrah Wilbur did get 14 points, but no other Bees player had more than Madison Polky’s five points, a total nine different Northstars reached.

C-NS went from here to a tough, grinding 50-33 win over Fayetteville-Manlius on Thursday where the Hornets’ defense was tough all night, yet never could put together a sustained scoring run. Taru, with 19 points, again led all scorers, Maddy Howell adding 10 points as Brooks got eight points. For F-M, Evie Kawa, with eight points, was the Hornets player with more than one field goal.

After it meets C-NS, Liverpool would have games with Baldwinsville and West Genesee to close out its regular season later this week, with the Northstars having its own clash with Henninger at home Friday night.

picked up an assist.

Playing again on Thursday night against Auburn at Casey Park, Liverpool proved stingy on the defensive side, yet still took a 1-0 defeat to the Maroons.

Trevor Smith took a turn in goal for the Warriors and recorded 24 saves, only surrendering Jack Pineau’s second-period goal, but that held up because none of Liverpool’s 22 shots got past Auburn goalie Mason Jones. This week, Liverpool goes to Fulton and West Genesee to close out the regular season as C-NS would host Ontario Bay.

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