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.

“As a graduate of the Cleveland School of Cannabis (CSC), I was hired

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This is the fourth major announcement at OCC in Hilton’s first year as president.

The others are Micron’s decision to invest $100 billion in our region which includes construction of a high-tech cleanroom on our campus, Amazon’s selection of OCC as its community college partner in the Career Choice program, and Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer’s January 5 press conference here, announcing $2 million for facility upgrades in OCC’s School of Health

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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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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: 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

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.

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THE FILING OF NEW TARIFF AMMENDMENTS TO P.S.C. NO. 220 ELECTRICITY AND P.S.C. 219 GAS TO COMPLY WITH THE COMMISSION’S ORDERS DATED JANUARY 19, 2023, IN P.S.C. CASES 14-M-0565 AND 20-M-0266.

Notice is hereby given that Niagara Mohawk Power Corporation d/b/a National Grid has filed new tariff amendments with the Public Service Commission to comply with the Commission’s Orders dated January 19, 2023, to become effective February 1, 2023.

Niagara Mohawk Power Corporation d/b/a National Grid (“NMPC”) filed tariff revisions in response to the New York State Public Service Commission (“PSC”) Order Authorizing Phase 2 Arrears Reduction Program (“PSC Order”). Phase 2 of Arrears Reduction Program provides automatic relief through direct bill credits to residential non-Energy Affordability Program (“EAP”) and small-commercial customers who have eligible arrears and who did not receive relief under the Phase 1 program, by issuing a one-time bill credit to reduce or eliminate accrued arrears through May 1, 2022.

Notice is hereby given that starting on February 1, 2023, the AMP Surcharge will include recovery of Phase 2 program costs through customer bills and will be included in the Delivery line item. e AMP Surcharge Statement can be found on the Company’s website. For Residential customers: https://www.nationalgridus. com/upstate-ny-business/Rates/Rate-Statements.aspx and Business customers https://www.nationalgridus.com/upstate-ny-business/Rates/Rate-Statements. aspx.

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Niagara Mohawk Power Corporation d/b/a National Grid (“NMPC”) filed tariff revisions in response to a New York State Public Service Commission (“PSC”) Order Authorizing Phase 2 Arrears Reduction Program. Phase 2 of the Arrears Reduction Program provides automatic relief through direct bill credits to residential non-Energy Affordability Program (“EAP”) and small-commercial customers who have eligible arrears and who did not receive relief under the Phase 1 program, by issuing a one-time bill credit to reduce or eliminate accrued arrears through May 1, 2022. e PSC Order also establishes the Arrears Management Program (“AMP”) Phase 2 Surcharge to recover costs of these bill credits effective February 1, 2023.

Notice is hereby given that starting on February 1, 2023, the AMP Phase 2 Surcharge will commence on customer bills and will be included in the Delivery Service Adjustment line. e AMP surcharge is located on the NMPC website. For Residential customers: https://www.nationalgridus.com/upstate-ny-business/ Rates/Rate-Statements.aspx and Business customers https://www.nationalgridus. com/upstate-ny-business/Rates/Rate-Statements.aspx.

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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.

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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.