GrEEn cornEr: suGGEstEd rEAdinG

suBMittEd By kiP coErPEr

For the dark, cold days of winter, I would like to share a list of books to learn more about our present climate emergency which offer solutions that we can consider.

A wonderful devotional book is Rev. Dr. Randy Woodley’s “Becoming Rooted - 100 days of reconnecting with Sacred Earth.”

Woodley, of Cherokee descent, offers 100 two page reflections and suggested actions on ways we can care for the earth from the perspective of Native Americans, who have always had a philosophy of caring for and honoring “Mother Earth” through “the Harmony Way,” by accepting our place as “simple human beingsbeings who share a world with every seen and unseen creature in its vast community of creation.”

One of the most acclaimed climate scientists in the world, Katharine Hayhoe, wrote the book: “Saving Us - a Climate

Hot dogs

l From page 4 by Johann Georghehner, a butcher living in Coburg, Germany. According to this report, Georghehner later traveled to Frankfurt to promote his new product.

Here in the United States hot dogs first gained popularity either at the 1904 Louisiana Purchase Exposition in St. Louis or earlier at the 1893 World’s Columbian Exposition, in Chicago when a German immigrant named Antoine Feuchtwanger introduced them.

Even earlier, in 1867 a New York City pushcart pieman named Charles Feltman, another native of Deutscheland, started selling frankfurters at Coney Island. Feltman installed a charcoal stove on his cart on which to boil the sausages. He also added a compartment to store buns on which the Coney Island Red Hots were served.

In 1917, a local man with German roots, Michael Heid started grilling dogs here in the village and the rest, as they say, is history.

Heid’s is open daily from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.; go online to download a 2-for-1 coupon; heidsofliverpool.com

‘Flamboyant’ female singer

After a few years honing her craft in North Carolina in the early 1990s, Ashley Cox returned to Central NY and won the 1997 Syracuse Area Music Award for Best New Artist.

Ever since, she has entertained at countless venues and recorded several albums, including her debut, As Above So Below. More recently her duo, Professional Victims, won another Sammy in 2016 for Best Alternative Recording. Ashley has been widely praised for her gutsy, multi-octave vocals and clever songwriting.

Ashley will perform a free concert at 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 19, at Liverpool Public

Scientist’s case for Hope and Healing in a divided world.” In 2021 Hayhoe argues that one of the most productive things we can do to care about a changing climate is to talk with others about our concerns and possible solutions. Facts are only part of the equation. This book is a multilayered look at science and psychology from her perspective as a person of faith. I will be leading a Lenten Study on this book at St. James’ Church, Skaneateles on the 5 Sundays in Lent starting on Feb. 26 from noon 1:15. Contact kipcoerper@gmail. com, if interested in joining us.

Another great study book is Jim Antal’s “Climate Church, Climate World - How people of faith must work for change” 2018. Archbishop Desmond Tutu said “this book will inspire the courage and conviction people of faith need to provide the leadership necessary to realize God’s dream of a just world in which humanity is reconciled to all of creation.”

Thirty years ago James Hansen was warning of climate change and is con-

Library.

“She’s like watching a Broadway show,” said Charley Orlando, music director of Syracuse nightspot Funk’N Waffles. “She’s got this flamboyance about her. When she’s onstage, she’s so present.”

Sunday’s concert – the second in a fourpart series celebrating “Women’s voices” – is a collaborative presentation of the library and the Liverpool Is The Place Concert Committee.

Paro seeks second term

Having weathered a storm of controversy after instituting a new trash pick-up format in the town of Salina, first-term Supervisor Nick Paro has announced his intention to run for re-election.

Paro has been endorsed by both the Salina Republican Party and the Salina Conservative Party. The young man, who recently earned a law degree at Syracuse Universirty, has served on the Salina Town Board since 2019, previously as the 1st Ward councilor.

Regarding the trash-can fiasco, Paro explained that the change was made necessary after the contract with the previous trash hauler expired on Dec. 31, 2022.

“The town has been working with the new haulers to help make the necessary accommodations to make the change as smooth as possible,” Paro wrote in a recently emailed newsletter. “So I appreciate the understanding and patience of many residents as we all adjust to this change.”

Nick is the longest-serving member of the town board and believes he has the institutional knowledge and experience needed to perform as an effective town supervisor.

Last word

“I want to continue improving town government and delivering positive results for the community to enjoy.” sidered “the planet’s great hero” by Bill McKibben for courageously predicting how the climate is changing and suggesting ways to address it with intelligent action in “Storms of my Children: - The Truth about the Coming Climate Catastrophe and Our Last Chance to Save Humanity” 2009.

– Salina Town Supervisor Nick Paro.

Another global warning book “The Sixth Extinction - an Unnatural History”

2014 by Elizabeth Kolbert documents the mounting losses that human beings are leaving in their wake from a profligate use of natural resources.

A National Bestseller - “All We Can Save - Truth, Courage, and Solutions for the Climate Crisis” 2021 compiled by Ayana Johnson and Katharine Wilkinson is a wonderful compendium of provocative and illuminating writings from women (teenagers to grandmothers) at the forefront of the climate movement who are “harnessing truth, courage, and solutions to lead humanity forward.”

Award winning Canadian author, Chris

Protecting the lake

To the editor:

In the dead of winter on a day when temperatures are at single digits and the snow is blowing, staff at Onondaga County SWCD are thinking about the summer, safe fun on area waterways, and the invasive species known as Water Chestnuts. Actually, they are developing work plans on how to address large patches of this invasive species. One very important part of the equation is where to and how to beneficially reuse this material? The answer lies with our local farmers. They accept this organic material on their farm fields. It boosts organic matter and soil health, helping the soil to be a

Turner, has written 2 fascinating books of hope on what many forward thinking individuals, corporations, and governments are doing to address our climate issues: “The Geography of Hope - a Tour of the World we Need”, 2007, and “How to become a climate optimist - Blueprints for a Better World” 2022.

THree more books from the Christian perspective of stewardship of God’s creation are:

“Care for Creation - a Franciscan Spirituality of the Earth” 1999 by Ilia Delio, O.S.F., chair of Spirituality studies at the Washington Theological Union in Washington, D.C.; Keith Warner, O.F.M., lecturer on sustainable agriculture and environmental policy at Santa Clara University, California; and Pamela Wood, art therapist and spiritual director in Portland, Oregon.

“Sustainable Agriculture - a Christian Ethic of Gratitude” 2005 by Mark E. Graham decries the unsustainable practices

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“bigger, better sponge” to infiltrate storm events of the summer and winter melt off.

In 2022, Tony Emmi’s crop farm and John Hourigan’s Gemini Dairy Farm accepted tons of this material. By these farms beneficially reusing this material on fields close by the Water Chestnut harvest locations, it allowed the project budget to harvest the maximum acres of Water Chestnuts.

Thank you to our local farmers for working with the project team to help combat this pesky invasive species. We could not do this project without your help and support! mark e burger, exeCutive direCtor megaN vaNdewarker, CoNServatioN diStriCt teChNiCiaN

Josephine c. Beck, 96 Wife, mother, grandmother, greatgrandmother

Josephine “Fine” C. Beck, 96, of Skaneateles, passed away peacefully on Sunday morning, Jan. 29, 2023, in Fleming Island, FL. Fine was born to Wubbo Spelde and Josephina van den Hoogen in Pekalongan, Indonesia, on June 1, 1926.

After surviving WWII, in separate Japanese concentration camps for four years, Fine and her parents were reunited and returned to the Netherlands where she studied and became a nurse.

In Amsterdam, she met Richard “Dick” Beck and they married on July 23, 1954. Fine, Dick, and their two daughters (sponsored by the Skaneateles Presbyterian Church) immigrated to the USA in 1963 and settled in Skaneateles.

There they grew their family and actively participated in the church and the community.

Fine loved people, especially children. She was a Girl Scout Leader and an active

Death Notices

Richard G. Westcott, 88, of Jordan, passed away Feb. 2, 2023. The Bush Funeral Home of Elbridge has arrangements.

Obituaries

member in the Skaneateles Presbyterian Church. She volunteered in the nursery, participated in the circle and church fair committees, and served as a deacon and elder.

Josephine loved her flower gardens and, with Richard, expanded the vegetable garden her father had started for her when he and her mother visited from Holland for a year.

Fine and Dick loved to travel and made friends wherever they went. They started by motorcycling through Europe and the Alps when they were newly married.

Then they traveled throughout the United States and enjoyed camping with their children.

They toured Hawaii, Canada, Europe, Scandinavia and Indonesia throughout their retirement, visiting family and friends.

Josephine had a beautiful, positive outlook on life. She will be remembered for her kind words and encouragement in all the cards and letters she wrote to family and friends, her thoughtfulness, caring at- titude and willingness to help people.

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

She was always thankful and considered herself very blessed. Being an only child, she was so proud of having a large family.

She was predeceased by her loving husband, Richard Beck and dedicated daughter, Charlotte Fragale. She will be missed by her daughters and their husbands: Josephine and George Schiazza, Caroline and Mark Pantaleo, Patricia and Michael Riley, Frances and David Glanville Jr.; her 16 grandchildren and their spouses; her 15 great-grandchildren; her sisters-in-law; her nieces and nephews, her cousins, her friends, and all the individuals she “adopted” along the way.

To celebrate Josephine’s life there are two services planned: Russell Haven of Rest in Green Cove Springs, FL on Feb. 11, 2023, at 11 a.m., followed by a luncheon.

Skaneateles Presbyterian Church in Skaneateles, on June 3, 2023, at 11 a.m., followed by a luncheon. Robert D. Gray Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.

Stephen M. Jachym, 73, of Liverpool, passed away Jan. 31, 2023. Maurer Funeral Home Inc., Liverpool, has arrangements.

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In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made in Mrs. Josephine C. Beck’s memory to: Haven Hospice, Skaneateles Presbyterian Church, The Girl Scouts of America, Meals on Wheels Eastern Onondaga County.

To send condolences, visit robertdgrayfuneralhome.com.

Mary V. Robinson, 96, formerly of Utica and Liverpool, passed away Feb. 5, 2023. Maurer Funeral Home Inc., Liverpool, has arrangements.

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“A Christian Guide to Planet EarthWhy it Matters and How to Care for it” 2022 by Betsy Painter describes many of the global warming issues prevalent today. At the end of every chapter she shares many practical solutions and resources in which we can engage.

For people involved in creating liturgies or experiences to celebrate God’s creation:

“Cherish the Earth - Reflections on a Living Planet” 2005 by Mary Low is a collection of readings, poems, and liturgies that take the reader on a journey to ecological awareness, by “loving nature for its own sake.”

“God’s Good Earth - Prayer and Praise for Creation” 2019 by Anne and Jeffrey

The best threesome in golf…?

It is not o en I submit a story for publication that I have not thoroughly investigated for its authenticity, but considering the character and integrity of the participants in this threesome, I made an exception. My respect for these three gentlemen golfers is beyond reproach. ey have earned the admiration of countless of millions of golfers around the world and have received credit for assisting golfers improve their game. Many of their exploits on the course are legendary. In this story they have truly demonstrated their unique ability to escape from the most dreaded “hazard” in the game of golf…the water hazard.

I recently received the story from Mike Cooper, a dear friend of the Noun family who lives in Rochester, N.Y.. As a man of faith, Mike was clearly moved by the three “miracle” shots that took place at a New York State owned and operated golf course located between Rochester and Syracuse. Ironically, this story took place during the time when then Governor, Andrew Cuomo, decided to close down “all” golf courses in the State for about 3 weeks. As you will remember, this action by the Governor was not well received by yours truly as well as thousands of golfers in CNY. e following is the amazing story…

Moses, Jesus and an elderly man all decided to go gol ng one day during the Covid pandemic.

Moses was the rst to hit his tee shot on the rst hole. He took a mighty swing at his ball sending it ying right, across the fairway before watching it land in a water hazard. He immediately informed Jesus and the elderly man he wanted to go to where his ball landed and hit his approach shot to the green. ey agreed, and when he got there he simply parted the water and hit his shot on the green about 10 feet from the hole and looked back at the tee and smiled.

Next, it was Jesus’ turn to hit. He also took a mighty swing but unfortunately, the ball also headed across the fairway, ying right, and in the same direction as ank you Mike. e Power of Faith on a golf course is amazing!

Moses’ tee shot. Yep!…It landed in the water. Jesus turned to the elderly man and told him he also wanted to go to his ball and hit his approach shot to the green. e elderly man agreed. When Jesus got there, he merely walked into the water and hit his approach shot 3 feet from the hole, looked back to the tee and smiled.

Finally, it was the elderly man’s turn to hit but before he took his swing, he aimed le trying to avoid the same water hazard. Unfortunately, his tee shot started le but took a huge turn to the right, sending his ball across the fairway and heading directly toward the same water hazard where Moses and Jesus landed. Just before the ball dropped in the water, a sh jumped up and grabbed the ball in its mouth. As the sh fell back towards the water, an eagle swooped in out of nowhere and grabbed the sh in its claws. e eagle tried to y away but as it ew over the golf course, a lightning bolt came out of the sky and hit the eagle. is caused the eagle to drop the sh and when the sh hit the ground, on the green of the rst hole, the ball popped out of its mouth and rolled into the hole for a “hole-in-one”.

Seeing this, Jesus went back to the rst tee where the elderly man was still celebrating his miracle shot. He went up to the elderly man, looked directly into his eyes and said, “Dad, if you don’t quit playing like that, we’re not going to bring you with us next time”.

Rowthorn is collection of 52 liturgies for corporate worship or use in a small group or as a devotional. Finally, if you simply like a good read and want to capture the ethos of creation care, try “BRAIDING SWEETGRASS -

Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge, and the Teachings of Plants” 2013 by Native American botanist and author Robin Wall Kimmerer, who captures the true reverence between Native Americans and the earth, the relationship we need to survive.

Niagara Mohawk Power Corporation d/b/a National Grid

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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.

Copies of the proposed revisions are available for public inspection and can be obtained on the Company’s website at: http://www.nationalgridus.com.

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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.

Copies of the proposed revisions are available for public inspection and can be obtained on the Company’s website at: http://www.nationalgridus.com.