Star Review Digital Edition - Feb. 22, 2023

the vEX robotics Competition held on Feb. 4 at Liverpool High school featured 49

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More than 200 leading middle and high school VEX

Robotics students and mentors from around New York State united at the Liverpool High School Gymnasium on Feb. 4 for the Liverpool VEX Robotics Competition. The action-packed tournament featured 49 teams who competed with and against other schools in a series of back-to-back robot challenges.

Liverpool’s Arctic Warriors 174A team won the Think Award at the competition, qualifying them for the Event Region Championship.

The event was sponsored by Liverpool Central School District, REC Foundation, and The Liverpool Foundation for Education. Participants will compete for the championship title by strategically executing the game VEX Spin Up, driving robots they designed, built and programmed from the ground up using the VEX Robotics Design System.

The Liverpool VEX Robotics Competition is one of a series of VEX Robotics Competitions taking place internationally throughout the year. VEX Robotics is the world’s fastest growing competitive robotics program for ele - mentary schools, middle schools, high schools and colleges around the world, with more than 7,300 teams from 26 countries that participate in more than 400 VEX Robotics Competition events worldwide. The competition season culminates each Spring, with the highly-anticipated VEX Robotics Competition World Championship event, uniting top qualifying teams from local, state and international VEX Robotics Competitions.

State championship-bound liverpool’s arctic Warriors robotics team earned six spots at the New york state VeX robotics Championship, held March 11 at the oncenter in syracuse, based on performance at local events Five high school teams qualified for the Northern New york state VrC spin up Championship and one middle school team qualified for the Northern New york state VeX iQ slapshot Championships advisors for the robotics Club include sarah Cerroni (hs), alex Parsons (Ms), scott Kraushaar (Ms) and Matt starke (hs�) For more information visit robotevents com

Salina supervisor faces opposition in primary

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Stella Penizotto, the co-owner of Shining Stars Day Care Centers, has announced that she will run against Salina Town Supervisor Nick Paro this year.

Penizotto and Paro are both Republicans.

A political newcomer, Penizotto is gathering signatures on a petition to force a Republican primary on June 27 for the supervisor’s race. She’s also seeking the Conservative Party endorsement and is willing to force a primary there as well.

Town of Salina Democrats have yet to announce their candidates for town offices this year. Town Democratic Party Chairman Christopher Shepherd does not anticipate a primary in his party.

In 2021, Paro was elected Salina town supervisor with 3,157 votes to beat Democrat Kathy Zabinski who drew 2,176 votes.

Penizotto said she believes that being a town official should not be a Republican versus Democrat issue.

“Sadly, we all see there is a lot of division and disagreement in the world around us,” she wrote in a Feb. 3 letter to her supporters. “But just like raising and caring for children, politics should never come into play for what’s in the best interest for the community and the future of our children, ever.”

After immigrating from Italy in 1970, Penizotto was raised in Syracuse., residing in the town of Salina for over 27 years with her husband and business partner, John.

The couple and their family plan to be lifetime residents.

Although she has never before run for an elected position, she said, “I have been heavily engaged in politics and was on the Onondaga County Republican Committee for years.”

For his part, Paro seems unfazed by the challenge.

“I’ve been endorsed by the town of Salina Republican Party and the town of Salina Conservative Party,” he said. “And I’ve received the endorsements from both parties in every campaign I have run.”

Paro, who was an analyst for the Onondaga County Legislature, served a term as Salina’s First Ward councilor from 2019 to 2021.

The Penizottos opened Shining Stars Day Care Center in 1994 at Medical Center East, East Syracuse.

They built another center in Manlius in 2001, moved its East Syracuse location to Bowman Road in 2006 and opened a third location on Metropolitan Park Drive in Liverpool in 2009.

In 2017, the Manlius center was demolished and rebuilt at 4595 Enders Road, complete with a new gymnasium.

Susan Reckhow appointed new Liverpool Library director

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After three decades serving in a wide variety of roles at local libraries, Susan Reckhow will now apply those years of experience to

her new job as director at Liverpool Public Library.

Liverpool will be the third library to have Reckhow at the helm.

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“The technological economy of the future depends on equipping today’s youth with the tools necessary to become tomorrow’s leading innovators,” said Ray Dromms, a retired Engineer of Welch Allyn/Hill-Rom. “This tournament provides kids with

The 2022 Empire State Scholastic Press Association (ESSPA) recently recognized The Step pingstone staff at Soule Road Middle with the following awards for the 2021-22 yearbook Onward:

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• Honorable Mention Feature Writing (Covid/ Pandemic Coverage and “Where Were You on 2.22.22?”)

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Cicero Police Department promotes first female police sergeant

Chief Steve Rotunno reported that, on Feb. 8, the Town of Cicero Town Board

unanimously approved Ashley Hope Smith to the rank of sergeant. This is the first

female police sergeant for the Cicero Police Department.

Smith began her career with the Cicero Police as a patrol officer in 2013 and during her career has been assigned to numerous additional duties such as field training officer, taser instructor, defensive tactics instructor, OC instructor, Asp baton instructor, reality based training instructor, active shooter instructor, SFST instructor, physical Fftness instructor, domestic violence instructor, R.A.D. instructor, car seat installation technician, and more.

She is an instructor at the Cicero Police Phase II Academy, Cicero Volunteers in Policing Academy, Cicero Citizens Police Academy, and has assisted in instructing at outside agency academies such as Onondaga County Police Academy,ENCONAcademy, State Ranger Academy and SUNYPotsdamPhaseIPolice Academy.

Smith was recently selected as the 2022 Police Officer of the Year and has received numerous other department awards during her career.

She has participated in many community events representingtheCiceroPoliceDepartment such as Coffee with a Cop, Thanksgiving Baskets, Shop with a Cop, Family Days,

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Thursday, Feb. 16, Smith was formally sworn in at the police department.

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sion for science and technology – instilling in them an appreciation for the field and an enthusiasm to pursue STEM-related education and careers.”

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to make the appointment at its meeting Wednesday, Feb. 8, according to board President Ashley Gouger.

Reckhow’s promotion from assistant director to the top job was announced at a library staff meeting on Thursday.

Gouger said the board is “thrilled” with the appointment.

Since 2017 Reckhow has been working here as assistant director for patron services, and -- since former director Glenna Wisniewski retired in July -Reckhow has served as the library’s interim director.

Reckhow began her career in 1990 as a young-adult librarian at the Community Library of DeWitt and Jamesville. Six years later she was promoted to director there and served in that position for 18 years. In 2008, Reckhow was hired as director of the Onondaga Free Library, where she remained for three years before accepting a job with the county library system as administrator for branches and initiatives. Five years ago, Reckhow landed in Liverpool.

“Susan is fully dedicated to this library, the staff and the community,” Gouger said. “We’re just thrilled to have her.”

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ra, June Piorkowski, Rose Piorkowski, Lauren Sacco, Sophia Sellingham, Catherine Smith, Sasha Thompson and Jack Walsh. Since its founding, ESSPA has supported and inspired journalists from across New York State.

The program includes an annual contest and conference for students and their advisers. The awards, announced by Syracuse University’s Newhouse School, recognize excellent scholastic journalism from student journalists across New York State.

Send your events to adearborn@eaglenewsonline.com. Notices must have the date, time and location of the event. Deadline for submissions is 12 p.m. Friday. No calendar item can be guaranteed for placement in the papers, nor run for multiple weeks, unless it is a paid announcement. All free placement is on a space-available basis. Event information may be subject to change, so be sure to contact the event organizer to confirm the details.

THROUGH JAN. & FEB.

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

THROUGH MID-MARCH

Adult Winter Reading Challenge

At all Northern Onondaga Public Library Branch. Winners for prizes drawn weekly. Earn tickets by completing reading and library-related challenges. Print copies of challenges and entry guidelines available at each library. More information at nopl.org/awrc

SECOND SUNDAYS

Breakfast Buffet

8 a.m. to noon. Every second Sunday starting Nov. 13 through Mother’s Day. Liverpool Elks Lodge, 3730 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: 315622-2348.

WEDNESDAY, FEB. 22

Craft Kit: Crystal Earrings Salina Library. Pick up a kit any time while supplies last. Limit one per patron.

Craft Kit Give-Away for Adults with Disabilities:

Fidget Bracelet Salina Library. Pick up a kit anytime. For adults 18 and older. Limit one per patron or 10 per group.

Plank Road Quilt Guild Friendship Meeting

9:30 a.m. Cicero United Methodist Church, 84 North Main St. This informal meeting is to promote friendships, learn from each other, and to work on charity quilts. If the North Syracuse Schools are closed that day due to weather, the meeting will be canceled. Kids Oreo Taste Test 11 a.m.-12 p.m. Cicero Library. Try a variety of oreo flavors and see if you can correctly identify what flavors they are. Let us know if you have any food allergies. Register at nopl.org/events.

CNY BEST Information Session

12-1 p.m. CNY ATD will hold an informational session regarding the CNY BEST Talent Development Program recognizing excellence in talent development and the awards application process. Complimentary virtual activity. Registration – https://cnyatd.org/cny_ best_information_sessions Contact 315.546.2783, info@cnyatd.org.

Teen Volunteer Meetup

2-4 p.m. North Syracuse Library. It’s time to get started on the 2023 edition of “Imagine!” If you need service hours or just like being creative, then this project is for you! For teens in grades 7-12.

Will it Chocolate?

2:30 p.m. Salina Library. Teens grades 6-12 are welcome to join us as we dip snacks in chocolatey goodness. Please register.

Kids Make: Floating Chalk Art

3-4 p.m. Cicero Library. This week, create cool and unique splatter art prints using chalk and water. Register at nopl.org/events.

Evening Book Club

6:30 p.m. Skaneateles Library. This month’s book is Olga Dies Dreaming by Xochitl Gonzalez, a tale of a status-driven wedding planner grappling with her ambitions, absent mother, and Puerto Rican roots.

THURSDAY, FEB. 23

Throwback Movie 2 p.m. Skaneateles Library. A fun-loving American bulldog, a hilarious Himalayan cat, and a wise old golden retriever embark on a long trek through the wilderness. Rated G.

FRIDAY, FEB. 24

Time Travelers Book Club

11 a.m. Salina Library. February’s choice is The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue. Register or join on Zoom.

Family Movie Night 6 p.m. Salina Library. Enjoy a PG-rated movie perfect for the whole family, complete with popcorn.

Friday Film 7 p.m. Skaneateles Library. After Emmitt Till is murdered in a brutal lynching, his mother vows to expose the racism behind the attack while working to have those involved brought to justice. Rated PG-13.

SATURDAY, FEB 25

Animal Signs: Basics of Tracking

10-11:30 a.m. Baltimore Woods, Marcellus. Tracking uses the skills of observation and deduction to tell the story of life in the woods. We’ll learn how to identify and interpret signs of animals. This program is for adults. Program will involve a hike with moderate hills. Dress for the weather.

Craft Exchange 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Salina Library. Clean out your craft room and drop off unwanted supplies by February 24. Come in on the 25th to pick out newto-you supplies. Donations limited to two boxes or bags per person. All items should be new or gently used. Any supplies left over will be used by the library or donated to local service organizations.

SUNDAY, FEB. 26

History of MidLakes Navigation: 50+ Years on the Waters of New York State

1-3 p.m. Camillus Town Hall Courtroom. Hosted by the Camillus Canal Society. Join Dan Wiles, whose family owned MidLakes Navigation for 52 years. Dan has promoted and showcased New York’s historic canal system while captaining the canal tour boat Emita II. This is the 2nd in the 2023 Snippets and Tales speaker’s series for the Camillus Canal Society. Free admission, donations appreciated.

MONDAY, FEB. 27

Booktown

4 p.m. Salina Library. A gathering for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Read and discuss books about arctic foxes and polar bears. Books will be provided or you can bring your own. Registration and masks required. For adults 18 and older accompanied by a friend or family member.

Knit a Bit

6:30 p.m. Salina Library. Knit, purl, and chat! Work on projects and share tips and ideas. Never knitted? Learn with Janet! Bring your own supplies. For adults 18 and older. Please register.

TUESDAY, FEB. 28

Page Turners Book Club

6:30 p.m. Salina Library. Join for monthly discussions in person or via Google Meet. February’s choice is Under Lock and Skeleton Key by Gigi Pandian.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 1

Hump Day Lunch 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Liverpool American Legion Post 188, 295 Cypress St. $7 includes macaroni and cheese, salad, roll, dessert, and coffee or tea. Take out available. Call 315-451-9544 to pre-order.

Town Hall

6:30-8 p.m. Clay Town Hall. Assembly Stirpe will discuss the state budget. Constituent survey available at www.nyassembly.gov/stirpe

THURSDAY, MARCH 2

CNY ATD Orientation

8:30 a.m. Complimentary virtual activity. Registration – https://cnyatd.org/orientation. Contact 315.546.2783, info@cnyatd.org.

SATURDAY, MARCH 4

Days for Girls Sewing Event

10:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Marcellus Free Library. Join to help make menstrual kits for those in need. Email syracuseny@daysforgirls.org for more information.

Moonlight Walk Marcellus Park. Join for a bonfire, hot chocolate, and s’mores.

TUESDAY, MARCH 7 Historical Snowstorms of CNY

6:30 p.m. Van Buren Town Hall. Jim Farfaglia will share stories from his latest book.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 8

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, MARCH 9

CNY ATD Coffee Chat

12 p.m. Virtual. CNY ATD hosts informational meetups for talent development professionals to socialize and learn from each other. Register at cnyatd. org/coffee_chat. Contact 315-546-2783 or info@ cnyatd.org.

SATURDAY, MARCH 18

TACNY Junior Café Scientifique

9:30-11 a.m. The MOST, Syracuse. “Blood Clots and the Circulatory System” 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.

TUESDAY, MARCH 21

Virtual Voyage Open Forum

12-12:45 p.m. Virtual. CNY ATD traverses the virtual world with informal conversations. Topic will be ChatGPT. Register at cnyatd.org/virtual_forum.

THURSDAY, MARCH 23

Historical Marker Scavenger Hunt

6-7:30 p.m. Liverpool Library. LPL and the Clay Historical Association will host a scavenger hunt! Meet in the library’s community room and then hunt for sign markers in Liverpool and Rt. 31. Vehicle needed.

SATURDAY, APRIL 1

Maker Faire Syracuse

Calling all artists, crafters, teachers, parents and more - clean out your craft room and drop off unwanted craft supplies at the Salina Library by Friday, Feb. 24. Come in between 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 25, to pick out new-toyou supplies and inspiration for new projects. Donations of craft supplies in clean, usable condition will be accepted with a limit of two boxes or bags per person. What can you donate?

Yarn, craft paint, brushes, fabric, floral, craft papers, stickers, buttons, fabric, knitting needles and crochet hooks, markers and pens, ink, stamps and stamp pads, scrapbook-

7 p.m. Baker High School. Open to the public. Additional information to be posted on bvilleartshalloffame.org.

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 12

2023-24 Baldwinsville Public Library Budget Public Hearing and Board Meeting

6:45 p.m. Baldwinsville Public Library. The public hearing of BPL’s 2023-24 budget will begin at 6:45 pm followed by the monthly business meeting of the BPL Board of Trustees at 7 pm. All board meetings are open to the public.

THURSDAY, APRIL 20

TACNY Sweet Science Series: Cyber Security

5:30-7 p.m. The program is primarily for adults of all levels of technical understanding. For information and registration, visit https://www.tacny.org/.

SATURDAY, APRIL 22

TACNY Junior Café Scientifique

9:30-11 a.m. The MOST, Syracuse. “Animal Motion and Robots” 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.

WEDNESDAY, MAY 10

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, MAY 18

TACNY Sweet Science Series: Tour of the Onondaga County Dept. of Water Environment Protection Sewage Treatment Plant

5:30-7 p.m. 650 Hiawatha Blvd. West, Syracuse. The program is primarily for adults of all levels of technical understanding. For information and registration, visit https://www.tacny.org/.

SATURDAY, MAY 20

TACNY Junior Café Scientifique

9:30-11 a.m. The MOST, Syracuse. “Measure

ments and Math behind Sewing” 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.

SATURDAY, MAY 27 North Syracuse Family Festival

11 a.m.-5 p.m. The Village Center. Featuring kid friendly vendors and inflatables, activities, and music.

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 14

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.

ing supplies, jewelry supplies, beads, sewing notions. If you can create with it and it’s in good, usable condition, it will be welcome at the swap.

The library has the right to refuse or recycle any craft items. Any supplies left over from the craft swap will be donated to local service organizations or kept for use at future library programs. For more information, visit salinalibrary.org or call 315-454-4524.

SATURDAY, JUNE 17

TACNY Junior Café Scientifique

9:30-11 a.m The MOST, Syracuse. “Nautical Times and STEM” 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.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 12, AUG. 9, SEPT. 13, OCT. 11, NOV. 8, DEC. 13

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.

ONGOING EVENTS

THURSDAYS Family Storytime

10 a.m. NOPL Cicero, 8686 Knowledge Lane. Join Miss Raena for Thursday morning storytime to enjoy stories, songs, and fun! Registration is required; call 315-699-2032 or visit nopl.org.

Read, Sing, Play Story Time

10:30 a.m. Skaneateles Library, 49 E. Genesee St. Can’t sit still? No problem! Join us for stories, songs and movement. For ages 18 months to 4 years.

Legacy Writers Group

11 a.m. to 1 p.m. NOPL Cicero, 8686 Knowledge Lane. Legacy Writers is a writer support group designed for adult writers. They’ll be watching video tutorials for the first half of the group’s meeting. For more information, call 315-699-2032 or visit nopl.org.

Digital Literacy Program

1-4 p.m. Baldwinsville Public Library, 33 E. Genesee St. Through the Central New York Library Resources Council (CLRC) and LiteracyCNY, BPL will be able to provide one-on-one help with in-depth computer, tablet, and smartphone or internet questions. Learn how to create a resume, use Microsoft Excel, upload pictures from a flash drive, apply online for a job, or use a smartphone, just to name a few. Just go to the Information Desk to inquire about computer help. This is a drop-in program so no appointment is needed.

NOPL English Language Conversation Group 4-5 p.m. Zoom. New English learners seeking practice in pronunciation, grammar and vocabulary are welcome to join this virtual meeting. Topics will focus on shopping, talking to a healthcare provider, ordering food and more. Please register by calling 315-6992032 or visiting nopl.org. An email with a link to the Zoom meeting will be sent out to registrants. Baldwinsville Rod & Gun Club

7 p.m. First Thursday of each month. 1405 Kingdom Road, Baldwinsville. Learn about the workings of the club and help us run the organization. For more information, visit bvillerodandgun.com.

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10 a.m.-4 p.m. Lemoyne College Athletic Center. An opportunity to celebrate all creative types. Email shostap@lemoyne.edu to learn how to participate.

7th Annual CNY Innovation Challenge Register by March 3. CNY students grades 6-12 are invited to put on their thinking caps! From concept to completion, students will work in teams to invent, design, and present their ideas at the Makers Fair. Visit www.macny.org/peb-2023-cny-innovationchallenge/ to register and find more information.

Egg Hunt

10 a.m. Clay Town Hall, 4401 Rt. 31. Meet the bunny, get free bunny ears, hunt for eggs, and enjoy music and photo ops. Free.

SATURDAY, APRIL 8

Monster Jam Stadium Championship JMA Wireless Dome, Syracuse. The most unexpected, unscripted and unforgettable motorsports experience for families and fans in the world today returns to Syracuse for an adrenaline-charged weekend.

Tickets will be available for purchase online at ticketmaster.com. Baldwinsville Community Hall of Fame for Performing Arts Inductee Ceremony

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Library appreciation

From the Library of Alexandria, considered to have been one of the greatest repositories of knowledge and information in the ancient world, to the Library of Congress and the millions of pieces in its collection from texts and manuscripts to film, music recordings and other significant pieces, to our own local libraries, these facilities have long been a great resource to the communities and the people they serve,

February is a month dedicated to the celebration of libraries and is set aside as National Library Lovers Month.

As in the Library of Alexandria, libraries today are still repositories, places to find information. Whether it comes in the form of books, new or old, archived newspapers and in some cases microfiche or more modernized computer data bases or records that have otherwise been archived digitally, or even local historical records, libraries are an incredible resource for information.

Almost any subject one might want to explore can be at their fingertips thanks to the work that takes place at our libraries.

Whether it is getting lost in a great adventure or mystery story, learning about dinosaurs or the pyramids of Egypt, exploring texts on European history or the arts, it is likely you will find something you will enjoy and something that will help further your knowledge in any number of areas at your local library.

While lending and overseeing book collections is still very much at the heart of what libraries do, the reality is that these are facilities that are always adapting and looking ahead to meet the needs of the people they serve.

Today’s library still has stacks of books, but it is also a place where a great deal more has been happening in recent years.

Prior to COVID-19 changing so much, libraries were well on their way to becoming community hubs in new ways while still focusing on the initial mission of libraries, making books and information readily available.

Whether it was guest speakers, musical performances or hosting art exhibits, libraries have constantly worked to evolve to meet the needs of the communities and people they serve.

There are also story times and reading hours and other activities geared toward children, not only as entertainment, but as a means of getting them engaged with the written word and instilling an interest in learning and reading from an early age.

And now many libraries are focusing on ramping many of these efforts back up. Libraries have also become a resource for internet access for some, particularly in areas where internet providers have been less diligent in creating infrastructure to reach more people.

And libraries have served as meeting places for public forums, social events and fundraisers.

Yes, libraries serve many purposes and can be and mean different things to different people and that is the wonderful part about them, they are incredibly diverse places and places we all can find some appreciation for.

If you haven’t been there is a while, consider visiting your local library.

If possible consider showing support as a volunteer or donating books or supporting a library’s fundraising efforts like book sales in the future and remind those who work there that they are providing an incredibly valuable resource.

tHE CoLor wHEEL turns

There was a time when, in my middle childhood, I had an unquenchable desire to do art. I loved to color, as most children do.

Even with the broken crayons that were the rule in our house, I would seek out any opportunity to add my impression of color to a page.

I also always liked to draw, even to the extent of making my own paper dolls, complete with story lines and wardrobes to accompany them.

Where this came from was never clear, but there were two rather interesting influences that I can remember. One was the NBC weatherman, Tex Antoine who would, at the end of the weather report, turn the temperature numerals into a cartoon. The whole family watched in wonder every night.

The second was another TV artist, Jon Gnagy, who with charcoal would demonstrate how basic shapes could be found in any picture. My Dad and I watched that program. I, after not too much pestering, received a Jon Gnagy “Draw with Me” kit for my birthday.

Jon Gnagy’s kit contained a pad of paper, two charcoal crayons, a wonderful thing called a kneaded eraser and an instruction pamphlet.

When I ran out of paper and charcoal, I still had the eraser and, now, a penchant for the real thingoil paints. The reason for this lust was a full-color Christmas card that fascinated my child’s mind.

It depicted a cozy cottage surrounded by fancifully-colored pink and green trees with a glittery waterfall and stream in front.

I drew this scene over and over. Charcoal couldn’t do it justice.

I had to paint it.

So, what did I know about oil

paints? Nothing. But persistence pays off and my Santa left a complete oil paint set under the tree that year.

Thus, the learning curve began.

I became familiar with names like cadmium yellow, aliziran crimson and ultramarine blue. I learned how to use the linseed oil and turpentine that came with the set, the wooden pallet, pallet knife and the little cup that attached to the palette.

I painted my picture, my youthful joy of creation, and because I thought it was so beautiful, entered it into the art contest at school.

How excited should you be when you win an honorable mention?

The awards for the contest were a premier event at our school. Presented in the evening, you were expected to dress in your best to walk across the stage to receive your award.

The whole family would be there - Mom, Dad, my siblings, grandparents and assorted aunts and uncles. I was over-the-moon excited.

Full of herself would be a good phrase to attach to my mind set.

Since I was going to be on stage, I decided to experiment surreptitiously with my mother’s makeup. There I was in the bathroom, with my mother’s rouge, trying to embellish the 10-year-old’s face.

I put a dab on my right cheek. I looked like a clown. I tried to wash it off. I rubbed gently, but there seemed to be a remaining smudge of red that needed to be removed, not only for beauty’s sake, but to hide the evidence.

I rubbed some more. The spot got redder. The more I rubbed, the darker my cheek became until it began to sting with every effort to erase my sin.

I had monopolized the only bathroom in the house for quite some time. There were several siblings at the door, whose pleas had gone unanswered until my mother knocked on the door to ask what was wrong.

By this time I was sobbing. Why couldn’t I remove that rouge from my now bright red cheek. I had ruined my life. Not only would my mother be mad at me, but I probably wouldn’t be allowed to go to the awards night.

Well, my mom wasn’t mad at all. She smiled and explained that my red cheek was the result of my over-industrious use of the wash cloth and that we would still go to the event. She even used some of her “pancake” makeup on my sore red face.

That night I won a box of Jon Gnagy colored pencils. I still have them much in the same fashion that you only use the good dishes on special occasions, I rarely used these precious reminders of my award. They rest in the back of the drawer of my desk. And how many years ago did my competitiveness and ego earn these eight pencils? A lifetime ago. I long ago gave up the idea that I was an artist. That died with lesson plans and laundry. But those Jon Gnacy pencils are still there and I think I have found a special occasion for their use.

I think that I will use them to embellish a page from “Well Said, The Library Lovers Coloring Book of Quotes” in honor of Library Lovers Month. So now I come full circle to a coloring book. The wheel turns.

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.

Arrests on the rise in the village of Liverpool

The Liverpool Police Department arrested 528 individuals last year, more than three times the 143 arrests made here in 2021.

Despite an ongoing staff shortage, Chief Jerry Unger’s officers have ramped up their enforcement efforts across the board.

At the Jan. 30 meeting of the village board of trustees, Unger presented his department’s annual statistics.

When compared to the previous year’s stats, they painted an interesting picture.

traffic stops up

In 2022, the officers increased the number of traffic stops to 2,409, which was 113 more than the previous year.

Unsurprisingly, the number of traffic tickets issued also rose significantly from 1,943 in 2021 to 2,610 last year, an increase of 667.

The number of driving while intoxicated arrests rose by three, from 21 in ’21 to 24 last year.

The officers investigated 105 accidents in 2022, nine more than the previous year.

And the village police answered 7,353 calls for service last year, which is 482 more than 2021.

“That comes to an average of 18.8 calls every single day,” Unger said.

Property checks down

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lice activity is that the department’s number of property checks has decreased considerably.

In 2021 officers made 4,141 checks on local businesses, which was 1,211 more than the 2,930 checks made last year.

Unger explained that decrease as a simple matter of priorities.

“When you’re arresting people, you can’t do property checks,” he told the trustees.

r ecent ribbon cuttings

The Greater Liverpool Chamber of Commerce hosted a couple ribbon cuttings last week. On Feb. 16, the scissors did their thing at Go Car Wash, 7376 Oswego Road. The next day, Feb. 17, the ribbon was sliced at Prom Central, at Glenn Crossing Plaza, 7421 Oswego Road. Because that event was scheduled for noon, Chamber Director Lucretia Hudzinski and friends stopped for lunch at the plaza’s new Italian restaurant, Il Limone, where they savored creations from kitchen of chef Claudio Bueti.

Miss Maybell at r iley’s s aturday

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this Saturday evening, Feb. 25, when Miss Maybell and the Jazz Artistes entertain at Riley’s from 7 to 10 p.m.

Miss Maybell – whose real name is Lauren Sansaricq – will be accompanied, as always, by pianist Charlie Judkins. The Artistes are based in Manhattan where they’ve showcased at the Birdland Theater and are often featured at The Flatiron Room performing blues, ragtime and classic jazz. Later this year, they’re booked in Bern, Switzerland.

The combo proudly presents songs from the earliest days of the 20th century. Their audiences often hear old chestnuts such as “I Used to Sigh for the Silvery Moon” from 1907 or “Pickles and Peppers” from 1906.

A few later compositions may be more familiar to 21st century audiences, tunes like “Oh, Johnny! Oh, Johnny!” from 1917 and “Where’d You Get Those Eyes?” from 1926.

And if we’re really lucky on Saturday, Miss Maybell will whip out her “Bob Burns Bazooka Kazoo.”

For Artist’s info, visit missmaybell.co m

Riley’s is located at 312 Park St., on Syracuse’s north side; 315-471-7111.

Last word

“Miss Maybell and Charlie Judkins share a groove that is truly timeless.”

– The Syncopated Times

Ramblings from the empty nest ann Ferro

MAkE tHE CALL, Go FuLL-tIME

Yes, James Bradberry admitted it.

Third down, under two minutes to play, Kansas City 35, Philadelphia 35. Patrick Mahomes throws for the end zone, but it’s out of the reach of JuJu Smith-Schuster and for a split-second, it appears the Super Bowl will head for a crashing climax even if the Chiefs kick a go-ahead field goal.

Then we see the flag on the turf. Defensive holding.

Bradberry said later that, yes, he held, he just hoped it wouldn’t get called. After all, not a single holding penalty was issued by this officiating crew the previous 58-plus minutes. But this one was.

As you’d expect they would, the Chiefs burned most of the remaining clock, Harrison Butker converted a chip shot, and soon enough redand-gold-confetti was flying, instead of the green-and-white type.

By the absolute letter, it was the correct call. If Bradberry held, you flag it, whether it’s the first minute or the last minute. Makes no difference, right?

Tell that to tens of millions of viewers who, for 3 ½ hours, had seen the Chiefs and Eagles battle back and forth and were ready to proclaim this an alltime Super Bowl…only to have it sputter to the conclusion, rather than sparkle.

It sure seemed, to them, that the black-and-white stripes had inserted themselves into the drama at the absolute worst possible moment, strictly on a judgment call.

This does not mean the Eagles go on and win, with the time left along with a single time-out. It merely gives Philly a chance to do so, leading to an outcome that, pleasure or pain, fans can at least accept.

Exactly one Super Bowl ago, the Bengals got flagged for a similar borderline call, prolonging the Rams’ gamewinning drive, and the same nagging sense of what-if was left behind.

Sure, Roger Goodell can stand up at a podium and say officiating in the NFL is better than ever. However, it is still not as good as it can be, partially because it is not a fulltime job

Most NFL officials work other jobs during the year before traveling to games on the weekends – or Thursday nights or Monday nights or whatever other time the league wants its ratings cash cow parked.

That made sense in earlier decades when the season was shorter. Now, though, from pre-season games in August to a post-season that now stretches deep into February, that’s seven months of work.

Such a long campaign now inches closer to what we see

FROM THE MAILBAG

Dugouts

To the editor:

I recently read the article, “Town lends support to softball dugouts,” and was very disappointed in the angle that was presented by the softball program to the Skaneateles Town Board.

The article states that research was accomplished indicating “the baseball fields were given preference over the softball fields.”

Let me provide the real history on the work that was done to the youth ball fields in 2014.

My son and many others played baseball and softball on the youth fields and at the time many of the parents expressed disappointment in the condition of all the fields, particularly the field that currently has the brick dugouts (also known as Sims Field).

At the time, 2013, Sims Field was not even useable, overgrown, rutted, with no real dugouts. The other fields held standing water, had worn out baselines, and in general disrepair. A group of parents chose to take on the project to improve “all” the fields in this part of Austin Park, North Field, South Field, and Sims Field. Two of our primary advocates among oth-

in the NBA, NHL and Major League Baseball, where officials are full-time employees. Granted, they work many more games, but there’s also a tighter connection between those leagues and those officials, and less real controversy once championship season rolls around.

To be certain, this isn’t a question of money. The NFL has so much of it that it can easily afford pouring more resources into having crews work year-round and, by putting the time into it, emerge as

better officials.

And you know who would like this most? Players, coaches and executives whose very careers are sometimes affected, or defined, by the way games are officiated.

Everyone associated with this sport, or any other sport, will tell you that they just want consistency. Call it, don’t call it, but just keep it the same from beginning to end. There’s a far better chance to achieve this rare equilibrium if officials work at it on weekdays and weekends.

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ers, at the time, were Mary Sennett, the town supervisor, and Susan Murphy, the parks manager.

We all worked together to raise substantial funds which included charitable contributions, Duke Schneider Foundation, Skaneateles Lakeshore Baseball and Softball, engraved brick fundraiser, and many businesses and companies that contributed time, work, and materials.

The scope of the work included putting in drainage for all three fields, scraping and resurfacing baselines, making fields dual use for little league baseball and softball, painting and fixing fencing, putting stone down where needed, edging all baselines, new moveable bases, and the biggest project was the revitalization of Sims Field with the showcase dugouts.

It was decided to place the dugouts here due to the fields proximity to the facilities for restrooms and concessions as well as it’s visibility, allowing for many to see their names and others that gave so much to the revitalization of the three youth fields.

Never was there ever a priority given to one sport over another, male over female, or any other social issue you want to use as an influence to gain the public’s interest.

This is why what happened with Bradberry and Smith-Schuster went beyond a social media argument. NFL officials will gladly tell you how difficult it is to try and catch infractions in real time, and nothing will change that reality.

Indeed, players say that there’s holding on close to every single play. It won’t get flagged every play, but catch it enough times, at least they know what to expect from a crew in a specific game.

The way it was going be-

Random Thoughts

Phil blackwell

tween the Chiefs and Eagles, no wonder Bradberry thought his jersey tug would slide – for that’s what had taken place all game, officials observing and not throwing that yellow flag. Say a full-time official, and not a part-time one, makes that call. Eagles fans will still seethe and Chiefs fans will still rejoice, but all might find peace with it.

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

We as a community continue to support the growth of all Skaneateles programs, particularly for our youth which are the future of us all.

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Share school aid increase and property taxpayers

To the editor: The governor’s 2023-24 executive budget proposal includes a large increase in state aid for public schools. Under this proposal, the Baldwinsville School District is in line to receive a $9,330,929 increase in education aid over the 2022-23 fiscal year.

The improved investments in public education from the state must be used above all to help enhance the quality of instruction and student support.

Paying superintendents not to work and hiring acting/interim superintendents, in my opinion, do nothing to improve teaching and learning in the district.

Moreover, Baldwinsville school administrators and its board of education must remember another stakeholder in the system - district property owners who have always funded pub-

lic education via the taxes they pay annually.

Let me say the quiet part out loud: Lysander and Van Buren will not participate in the annual NYS reappraisal - reassessment for 2023. Consequently, assessments will remain at the 2022 values unless a property has physical improvements that have been added to the parcel. Not changing assessments is no guarantee that property tax bills won’t increase because taxes depend on how much local schools (and governments) spend. Assessments simply divvy up the bill among taxpayers. Don’t be surprised if school tax bills go up despite flat assessments.

I urge the Baldwinsville School District to have as its goal not to hike the 2023 - 24 tax levy. Frankly, the increase in state aid to the district should prompt district leaders to lower the 2023-24 tax levy from its 2022-23 level.

Keeping school property taxes in check is especially vital these days as inflation puts heavy stress on household budgets - especially for older residents on fixed incomes.

To attain this goal requires the district’s buy-in; I hope the district joins in its support.

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ESTATE AUCTION

To settle the estate of Auburn Native Mr. Emmanuel (Manny) Ferrara 5 Easterly Avenue, Auburn, NY

Mr. Emmanuel Ferrara, “Manny” to those who knew him, was unmarried and died at the age of 90 years. A lifetime resident of Auburn Manny was the director of The Cayuga Home for Children. Manny was a friend to many, a Navy Veteran, an accomplished pianist, a lover of cinema, a true collector and a connoisseur of finer things. Estate Consultants are honored to handle the sale of Manny’s personal property. With selected additions including from St. Paul’s Church (all proceeds from the sale of these items will go to support the work of St. Paul’s) THIS IS A HUGE AND DIVERSE COLLECTION !

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OBITUARIES

Gerald Montmoran, 63

Wonderful son, brother and uncle

Gerald “Jerry” P. Montmoran, 63, passed away after a long illness on Feb. 7, 2023. Gerald was born in Syracuse, and grew up in Baldwinsville.

He was a loyal employee of the Bryne Dairy Company for 40 years. He enjoyed spending time with family, playing games – Friday night trivia, and had so much fun playing Bingo and video games during holiday time.

His favorite pastime was golf, which he played for most of his life. Jerry also was a big sports fan – loved keeping up on football, hockey and basketball.

In his younger years he loved having clam bakes and going out on his boat. He also loved going go cart rid-

ing – it was a fun family outing for him.

Jerry is known for his big heart and generosity. He always wanted to help when he could.

Jerry moved to Florida in 2021, where he moved into his “dream home” in The Villages. He loved having people come visit him in his new home.

Gerald P. Montmoran

Jerry also had a love for music. He enjoyed a variety of music and always wanted to know what other people enjoyed.

He is survived by his parents: Mother, Janice and Father, Robert – siblings – Robert Jr., Bette (Doug) and Mary (Timothy). Also five nephews, Joshua (Alyia), David, Matthew (Laura), Timothy, and Thomas and one niece, Kristen (Jim). Great-

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nieces and nephews, Lukas, Alice, Carolyn, Molly, Joey, Harrison and Benjamin. Jerry was a wonderful, gracious son, brother and uncle who will always be in our hearts. To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Gerald Montmoran, please visit hiers-baxley.com.

DEATH NOTICES

Dolores M. Brillo, 84 registered nurse

Dolores M. Brillo, 84, of Skaneateles, passed away peacefully at home on Feb. 16, 2023. Born in Syracuse to the late John and Kathleen Conley, she was part of the first graduating class of West Genesee High School in 1956.

Juanita F. Greene, 81, of Memphis (Jacks Reef) passed away Feb. 10, 2023. The Bush Funeral Home of Elbridge has charge of arrangements.

Lellean Newman, 92, of Liverpool, passed away Feb. 10, 2023. Maurer Funeral Home Moyers Corners, Baldwinsville, has arrangements.

She went on to receiver her RN degree from O.C.C. then worked at Auburn Memorial Hospital. Dolores loved to spend time in her flower gardens, going on cruises and her beloved animals.

She is survived by her three sons Peter, Joseph (Barbara) and Eric (Theresa), the joys of her life her grandsons Jacob, Joshua and Joey. Besides her parents she was predeceased by Joseph P. Brillo and brothers Robert and Donald Conley. Services will be private for the family. Memorial donations in Dolores’ memory may be made to your local SPCA.

To send condolences, visit robertdgrayfuneralhome.com.

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In 2016, I wrote an article about the “Masters” tournament and a young kid who just joined the rank-and- le of the PGA Tour. His name was…and still is, Bryson DeChambeau, although some might argue he is considering changing it because of what has happened to him since bolting the PGA Tour to sign on with LIV Golf, the new Saudi backed Professional Tour. Bryson became the darling of PGA Tour fans, including me, who couldn’t get enough of his theory about playing with irons that were all exactly the same length and grips that were “jumbo plus” size. We also watched him hit golf balls higher and farther than we had ever seen before. As you know, Cobra was the club manufacturer who bene ted most from signing him to a contract to play their clubs. Bryson certainly added credibility to their brand that resulted in increased sales. It was a match made in $$ heaven $$. Let’s fast forward to February 2023…

Adam Schupak, a wonderful golf writer for Golfweek and a guest contributor many times on my radio show, wrote an article about Bryson on February 9th that got my attention. In it, he informs us Bryson was in Arizona a few weeks ago, the same week of the Phoenix Open, according to “multiple sources”. Most of us were looking forward to watching Bryson play in the Phoenix Open but he has been banned from playing any events on the PGA Tour since he signed with LIV Golf. Well, if he wasn’t allowed to play in the Phoenix Open, what was he doing in Arizona? Schupak says he was at Ping Headquarters with his swing coach, Chris Como (aka…Tigers Coach) checking out Ping’s new clubs at their F.O. C. A. L. Lab (Fast. Optical. Capture. Analysis). Now everything makes sense because Chris is also a Ping Ambassador. Adam also informed us that Ping spokesperson, Pete Samuels con rmed the visit and said, “Chris o en brings his players into our Lab to analyze swing dynamics from a coaching standpoint. at was the primary reason for the visit, but Bryson did test Ping products as well”. So…..If Bryson is at Ping Headquarters,

how does Cobra feel about that, since they have been negotiating with him in good faith for at least 3 months? “Not good”, according to Schupak, who tells us Bryson has also been tinkering with Taylor Made clubs. It’s a mess folks! In fact it’s so bad, Ben Schomin, Cobra’s PGA Tour rep, who has been at Bryson’s beck and call and has bended over backward to accommodate his every request said recently, “It was an asinine statement, especially for a guy who is perceived to be all-knowing when it comes to science and physics”. Bryson told a reporter he, “needs a driver that can be hit anywhere and everywhere across the face and nd the fairway”. Schomin followed that be saying, “With increased speed, it demands increase precision. He thinks there is a magic bullet out there. He’s looking for a unicorn”.

I don’t have a clue which golf club manufacturer Bryson will sign with in 2023, but you can be sure of one thing, although all of them would like Bryson to play their brand, his value as a Golf Ambassador for a club manufacturer has been greatly reduced because of his recent public statements as well as his lack of exposure on TV because he le the PGA Tour.

If you were Taylor Made, Callaway, Titleist, Cobra or Ping, would you sign Bryson DeChambeau to a multi-year contract today? Not I…says the Pronoun. How about you?

Final thoughts….

Many thanks to Adam Schupak for his brilliant detective work to bring us the facts so we can make up our own minds about a uniquely talented professional golfer who is not as popular as he was just two years ago. Too bad!

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.

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C-NS hockey advances to sectional semifinals

BY PHIL BLACkwELL

Section III Division I playoff hockey would see Cicero-North Syracuse and Liverpool make their way to Thursday-night quarterfinal games – one at home, one in a locale that was also familiar.

The no. 4 seed Northstars were at home, welcoming no. 5 seed Rome Free Academy to the Twin Rinks more than two months after it beat the Black Knights 4-2 in the regular season.

Back then, C-NS battled consis-

tency. Now, it was a far more confident unit, having won four in a row going into the playoffs - and then ending RFA’s season with a convincing 7-2 victory.

Wasting little time, the Northstars established a 4-1 advantage by the end of the first period, matching its entire output from the first RFA game. And that margin continued to grow, led by Braden Porter, who put up three goals for a hat trick and added an assist, and Emmit Porter, who had two goals and two assists.

Hayden Scott and Kyle DeBejian also put up goals, with Tyler Milewski and Tanner Long earning goals. In goal, Ethan McKenzie recorded 17 saves. Liverpool, with its 4-15-1 regularseason mark, knew that any playoff hopes hinged on finding some offense to complement the work in goal by James Welch. And that’s exactly what happened in last Tuesday’s opening-round game against Fayetteville-Manlius

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PUCK BATTLE: Liverpool forward Cole Broughton (4) fights for possession with Baldwinsville’s (2) during last thursday’s section III Division I quarterfinal. The Warriors lost to the Bees 5-1.

C-NS’s Putman victorious at Millrose Games in New York City

BY PHIL BLACkwELL

When Cicero-North Syracuse senior Kate Putman receives a formal honor from New York State Senator John Mannion on March 2 before heading to the indoor track and field state championship meet, there’s more to celebrate.

That’s because Putman went to New York City and, on Feb. 11, emerged victorious in the 1,500-meter run during the 115th annual Millrose Games in New

York City and, in doing so, set a new Section III record in that event.

Putman ran 4:45.31 in the 1,600, beating Mastic Beach’s Zariel Macchia by more than two seconds and claiming this national title.

At last Wednesday’s Section III state qualifier at SRC Arena, Putman and C-NS rolled to several more victories on both the girls and boys sides, with Liverpool also finding some success thanks to Allie Cary and Ny’Quez Madison. In

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the girls 1,500, Kate Putman finished in 4:43.01, beating the 4:47.39 from Fayetteville-Manlius’ Izzy Sullivan. Then, in the 4x800 relay, Kate and Gabby Putman joined Katy Harbold and Hannah Boyle to win in a swift 9:20.41 Gabby Putman jwon the 1,000-meter run in 2:58.84while Liverpool’s Taylor Page, finishing third in 3:00.70, earned herself a berth in the state meet, too,

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swEEt vICtorY: Cicero-north syracuse senior kate Putman broke her own section III record and won the 1,600-meter run in four minutes, 45.31 seconds during the Feb. 11 Millrose Games in new York City.

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Liverpool girls no. 3 seed; C-NS no. 4 seed

BY PHIL BLACkwELL

A long 16 years have passed since the Liverpool girls basketball team last lay claim to the Section III Class AA championship. The entire extraordinary career of Breanna Stewart, which got its start at Cicero-North Syracuse, has taken place in that span, along with 10 sectional titles for the Northstars, including the last two. Now they went into the post-season in a different state. It was Liverpool favored and expected to win it all and C-NS the upstart trying to reverse two regular-season losses to the Warriors. However, the playoff bracket did not have Liverpool on top despite its 17-3 record and no. 10 state ranking. The Warriors were the no. 3 seed and, as a result, would go straight into a quarterfinal against a dangerous opponent, no. 6 seed Bishop Ludden, who had the no. 19 state ranking and, led by 2,000-point scorer Amarah Streiff, won the Class A title a year ago, though Liverpool did beat them twice in the regular season.

As for the state no. 15-ranked Northstars, it drew the no. 4 seed and, in its quarterfinal Tuesday night, would face no. 5 seed Henninger, who sat at no. 29 in the state despite two earlier losses to C-NS.

Just before learning its post-season fate, the Northstars rolled through last Monday’s 64-26 win over South Jefferson where it shut out the Spartans in the first quarter while putting up 20 unanswered points. All 12 players that saw action for the Nothstars got on the scoreboard, including three JV call-ups – Leah Benedict, Amanda Timmons and Mallory Wessels, partially brought up due to injuries to key players like Sydney Nesci and Mallory Brooks. Things were spread out, too, with no one getting more than Alexis Gasparini’s total of 10 points as Benedict produced nine points, Brianna Weaver eight points and Olivia Cook seven points. Kat McRobbie joined Timmons in getting six points.

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Katy Harbold taking fifth in 3:07.85. Morgan Hayes went 8.74 seconds to beat Aaliyah McDonald (8.80) and Jasmine Ayre (8.89) for second in the 55 hurdles. In the 4x400 relay, C-NS had Hannah Boyle, Sophia Graham, Grace Murray and Marissa Doty win in 4:08.63 as no one else broke the 4:10 mark and Liverpool (4:26.63) finished sixth. Graham took fifth in the 600-meter run in 1:45.06.

Marissa Doty’s 41.73 seconds in the 300-meter dash was second to the 40.97 from Skaneateles’ Kyla Palmer. Marissa Navarra was fourth in the

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at the Coliseum, the combination of Welch and a timely scoring surge leading to a 4-0 shutout of the Hornets.

This was the same F-M side that beat the Warriors 3-1 on Jan. 31, but in the rematch Welch turned back everything, including all the shots in a scoreless first

3,000-meter run in 10:46.23. Jasmine Ayre had a secondplace long jump of 17’1” as Hayes was sixth with 16’6 1/2”, with Hayes fourth (36’8 3/4”) and Ayre fifth (35’2 1/2”) in the triple jump. On the boys side for Liverpool, Ny’Quez Madison swept both jumping events. Madison’s personal-best 22’6” nearly half a foot ahead of the field, with C-NS’s Trevon Walker (20’ 3 3/4”) in sixth place. Moving to the triple jump, Madison went 43’11 1/2” on his third attempt after two fouls, again prevailing as, for the Northstars, Anthony Johnson (40’2 1/2”) got sixth place. To lead Liverpool’s girls,

period when F-M had a great chance to go in front.

Inspired by this, Liverpool took charge with three unanswered goals in the second, tacking on an insurance tally in the third as Evan Haskins scored twice and Alex Kirkby and Bradley Cole had the other goals.

F-M would take 25 shots, and Welch would stop all of them, and even was credited with an assist on one of the

Cary had a winning shot put toss of 37 feet 6 ½ inches to the 36’9 1/2” from Jamesville-DeWitt’s Hailey Webber, who beat Cary, 43’4 1/4” to 41’4 1/2”, in the weight throw. Liverpool also had its 4x200 relay team of Sophia Jarosz, Mikayla Greene, Cailtyn Guilfoil and Maddie Devendorf go 1:50.22, second to East Syracuse Minoa’s 1:48.92 as C-NS was fifth in 1:53 flat.

Page, Addison Ziegler, Kaitlyn Hotaling and Meghan Moyer were fourth in the 4x800 in 10:16.72.

Sweeping the sprints on the boys side, C-NS, in the 55 hurdles had, Carlton Garnes prevail in 7.84, edging the 7.89 from teammate Camron

goals, joining Kirkby and Calen Brown in that column.

But now it was top seed Baldwinsville, on the same ice in Lysander that the Warriors used as a home venue years ago but also a place where it lost 5-1 to the Bees late in January.

Here, it would prove nearly identical, Liverpool tough and game, but B’ville proving too tough and too deep, getting away late to prevail 4-1.

After the Bees seized an

Ingram. Davine Bennett prevailed in the 55-meter dash, needing 6.56 seconds to beat Nottingham’s Curtis Dennis (6.57) by one-hundredth of a second. Bennett, Walker, Jayceon McGrew and Christian Kahrs were second in the 4x200 in 1:35.38. Joe Main threw the shot put 44’2 1/2” for fourth place, a new personal mark. The Northstars were seventh in the 4x400 relay in 3:42.90. Roman Murray, Jacob Makhlouf, Michael Purvis and Josh Vang were second for Liverpool in the 4x800 relay in 8:37.59, beating C-NS (8:44.01) in third place as Murray also was seventh in the 1,000 in 2:56.19.

early 2-0 advantage, Welch did all in his power to keep it that way, ultimately earning 41 saves, but getting no support other than a thirdperiod goal from Haskins, assisted by Brown and Cole. B’ville limited Liverpool to just nine shots overall, with goals from Nick Cary, Harrison Bragg, Trevor Sutton and Jamie Gipe insuring a semifinal berth as the Warriors’ season concluded.

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