Star Review Digital Edition - April 5, 2023

MARCH FOR MEALS

County executive helps raise awareness of NaMoW, needs of seniors

Comedy

By RUSS TARBy Contributing Writer

Comedy sequels are infamously worse than its initial version. Think “Caddyshack II” or maybe “Men in Black II.”

“I’ve never seen one that was better than the first one,” said film director Jeremy Garelick.

But every once in a while, the sequel outshines the original.

That certainly seems to be the case with “Murder Mystery 2: Deux or Die,” now streaming on Netflix.

On Thursday, March 30 at the American High building in Liverpool, nearly 300 hundred curious movie-goers turned out to see the new movie directed by Garelick, founder of American High. Ana Olano, another American High staffer, worked as Garelick’s assistant director on the movie.

American High head of production praised Garelick’s comedy chops.

“Jeremy is one of the funniest screenwriters of all time,” Will Phelps told the audience.

As evidence, Phelps listed some of Garelick’s earlier script credits, “The Hangover, “The Break Up” and “The Wedding Ringer”

Screened at the old school’s auditorium at 800 Fourth St., “Murder Mystery 2” stars Adam Sandler and Jennifer Aniston as Nick and Audrey Spitz, a cop and his hairdresser wife.

In the original film released in 2019, Sandler and Aniston play a couple who take a vacation in Europe where they get framed for a murder.

North Area Meals on Wheels (NAMOW) recently held a Community Champions event with local community leaders, including Onondaga County Executive Ryan McMahon, in celebration of the 2023 March for Meals Community Champions Week. Across the country this week, Meals on Wheels programs have enlisted elected officials, local celebrities, and other prominent figures to deliver meals safely, speak out for seniors and raise awareness for the power of Meals on Wheels.

“We are so grateful to have our community leaders join us in our commitment to caring for our homebound neighbors.” said Jennifer Covert, NAMOW executive director. “Together we can positively impact and change the lives in our community, as well as continue to fulfill our mission of ensuring that no senior goes hungry”.

The annual March for Meals commemorates the historic day in March 1972 when President Richard Nixon signed into law a measure that amended the Older Americans Act of 1965 and established a national nutrition program for seniors 60 years and older.

This March, Meals on Wheels programs from across the country are joining forces to celebrate more than 50 years of success and garner the support needed to ensure these critical programs can continue to address food insecurity and malnutrition, combat social isolation, enable independence, and improve health for years to come.

“We commend all of our 2023 Community Champions for stepping up to ensure that Meals on Wheels is there for all of our senior neighbors in need,” said Ellie Hollander, president and CEO of Meals on Wheels America. “The demand for services is already great and approximately 12,000 Americans are turning 60 every day. We must maintain and expand the programs that have helped so many get through this unprecedented time in our nation’s history. We can’t do it

alone. It takes all of us to keep the nationwide Meals on Wheels movement going.” NAMOW serves nutritious meals to over 300 seniors, the disables, and homebound in Northern Onondaga County. (North Syracuse, Cicero, Mattydale, Clay, Liverpool. Bridgeport, Brewerton and Baldwinsville)

For more information on how you can volunteer, contribute or speak out for the seniors in Northern Onondaga County, visit namow.org.

In “MM2,” the Spitzes are now full-time private detectives who find themselves at the center of an international abduction when their friend, the Maharajah, is kidnapped at his own lavish wedding.

Three years ago at American High, Garelick directed “The Binge” which included several wild party scenes, but nothing like the ill-fated wedding event. The “MM2” dance scene would be the envy of Bollywood. Cue the elephant!

From there, Garelick and his cast are off and running. And running rapidly!

The pacing of this humorous whodunit clocks in at breakneck speed. Supported by a seemingly bottomless budget, Garelick managed to film awesome action sequences, some involving jet skis, multiple helicopters, exploding vehicles and a car crash into a Parisian coffeehouse.

One of the movie’s most gripping scenes is a duel to the death inside a van speeding down the streets of Paris between our heroic couple and some ax-wielding kidnappers. But even that dynamic action is trumped by the finale on the Eiffel Tower in which Audrey is dangled from the tower’s crown.

In a 45-minute question-and-answer session following Thursday’s screening, Garelick said such scenes required “plenty of prep and a lot of effects.”

The cost of the needed technology was covered by what Garelick called the film’s “huge” budget, “bigger than all the American High movies put together.”

Five different production companies collaborated on the new movie, including Sandler’s own Happy Madison Productions, plus Echo Films, Mythology Entertainment, Vinson Films and Endgame Entertainment.

The 47-year-old Garelick reminded Thursday’s audience that one of his goals at American High is to offer opportunities to younger actors and filmmakers. He made sure that a couple of talented American High actresses were cast in this major Netflix product. Movie l Page 15

County Executive delivering meals to NAMOW participant.

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North Syracuse Mayor Gary Butterfield volunteering in the kitchen.

NAMOW volunteer Dick, Cicero Councilman Mike Becallo.

Cicero Town Assessor Karen Sgroi, Cicero Town Clerk Tracy Cosilmon, NAMOW volunteer Sally.

Salina Councilman Matt Cushing, Clay Town Supervisor Damian Ulatowski, Town Supervisor Nick Paro.

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From left is Jeremy Garelick directing “MM2” on location in Paris with stars Jennifer Aniston and Adam Sandler.

The Optimist Club of Cicero-North Syracuse recently honored the winners of their 2023 essay contest and oratorical contest. The winners of this year’s essay contest, which was based on the theme, “Who is an everyday hero that brings out the optimism in you?” were: 1st place: Junior Ava Smith; 2nd place: Senior Colin Stanton; and 3rd place: Junior Lila Breu (pictured left)

All students received medals for their essays. Ava Smith’s essay will be sent to the next level to be judged along with winners from other Optimist Clubs in the area. College scholarships are available for contest winners at the next level.

“Ava did a wonderful job of articulating this year’s theme. She expressed herself well,” Susan Bradt, the president of the CiceroNorth Syracuse Optimist Club said.

The winners of the oratorical contest, the theme

of which was “Discovering the optimism within me” were: 1st place: Junior Johnny Lisi III; 2nd place: Junior Haneefa Wahab; 3rd place: Junior Urguen Tamang. All students received medals for their speeches. Johnny Lisi III’s will be sent to the zone level where he will compete against winners from other Optimist Clubs in the area. The winner of the zone competition will be sent to the next level with the chance to win a scholarship. Those who continue to the Optimist International Regional/World Championship could win an additional $5,000-$15,000 scholarship.

“Johnny did a tremendous job presenting his speech about the questions posed to him,” Bradt said. “The members of the Cicero-North Syracuse Club have no doubt that Johnny has a bright future ahead of him.”

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The Optimist Club of Cicero-North Syracuse has been active in the community since 1990 and has been participating in the essay contest for 10 years. The club also serves the community through senior recognition programs, Salvation Army Bell Ringing

and the Christmas Bureau. Serving the CiceroNorth Syracuse Club are: Governor Brian Bogan, Lieutenant Governor Barb Scirto, President Susan Bradt and Chair of Essay Contest Bob Crabtree. Serving as judges for this year’s essay contest were Bill Bradley, Ken Sherry and Dan Hogan. The judges for the oratorical contest were Lisa Goldberg, Stephen Nevins and Mike Damiano.

the best in youth, our communities and ourselves.” Optimists conduct positive service projects that reach more than six million young people each year. To learn more about Optimist International, please call 314-371-6000 or visit the organization’s website at optimist.org.

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Teacher raises funds for St. Baldrick’s Foundation

Dave Sampson’s hair has power — and a small army behind it. Sampson is a teacher at Innovation Tech, a high school in Syracuse administered through OCM BOCES. The army is his entire school, with about 120 students and staff who wanted to raise money for the popular teacher and his annual “Shave Dave” effort to fight childhood cancer through the St. Baldrick’s Foundation.

In Syracuse, the fundraiser culminated at Kitty Hoyne’s Irish Pub & Restaurant in Armory Square. In exchange for donations, participants agree to get their heads shaved in front of a large and boisterous crowd. This year, the hair-shaving hoopla was set for Sunday, April 2.

Sampson has been drawing attention to the effort by growing out his salt-and-pepper hair and beard to match. He has his own fundraising page on the St. Baldrick’s website.

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They say still waters run deep, and that’s the case with Bart. On the outside, Bart doesn’t look like much; just another homeless dog in a shelter. But there’s a reason why everyone who knows Bart, loves him. Bart came to the shelter as a stray, so he’s something of a mystery, and he’s full of contradictions. We know he’s sixty-pounds, and we think he’s about seven years old. We know he walks nicely on the leash and is part of the doggy playgroup. We also know that he’s very food-motivated and is a volunteer favorite. Now the contradictions; he can be energetic, but he also loves to cuddle and relax. He gets along with other dogs, but he’s very happy to be the only dog, as well. We think he would do well in a home with respectful kids, but he’d be happy to be in an all-adult household, too! Bart’s very sweet and loving and easy to please, but when you first meet him, he may seem independent - until he gets to know you! All of these characteristics make Bart the unique boy he is! If you’re looking for a one-of-a-kind companion who’ll make your days brighter, look no further than Bart! Call 315-454-4479 or email frontdesk1@ cnyspca.org.

At Innovation Tech, students want to raise as much money as possible for Sampson, a man they describe as “an Innovation Tech icon.”

Through an in-house challenge, students are competing as family groups, or teams, to bring in money and win points.

The winning family group gets to “pie” the lowest-ranking family

group with whipped cream pies.

To bolster that effort, students expanded their fundraising efforts into the larger community. In a recent multimedia marketing class, students learned about journalism and the process of writing a formal press release in hopes of getting more people outside their school to donate to the cause.

Innovation Tech teachers Emily Iven and Alex Starr-Baier, who cofacilitate the multimedia marketing class, brought in an experienced journalist to conduct a formal interview of Sampson.

Juniors in the class observed Chris Iven (Emily Iven’s husband) as he questioned Sampson and drew out his motivations for the fundraiser.

The students also asked questions and created a video to share the story.

“Sampson is known for his goofy sense of humor and different teaching styles,” one draft news release said. “He always comes into work with a smile on his face and tries his best to spread positivity.”

Through the interview, students discovered that Sampson’s participation in St. Baldrick’s stems in part from a desire to sponsor a local child, Archie, who is in remission. He has

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Katherine Shepard, 82 researcher, educator, author

Katherine Frieda Shepard, PT, PhD, FAPTA, passed away on Feb. 9, 2023, after a brief illness. She was 82.

Born in Auburn, New York, to Frieda (Porten) Shepard and Edward Shepard, she spent her early life in Skaneateles and in New Smyrna Beach, FL.

Kay graduated from Skaneateles Central High School and earned bachelor’s degrees in psychology (Hood College) and physical therapy (Ithaca College).

She then attended Stanford University and earned two master’s degrees - one in sociology and one in physical therapy - and went on to receive a PhD from Stanford.

At the time she received her PhD in the late 1970s, Dr. Shepard was among the 1% of physical therapists in the United States to hold the degree.

During her career as a researcher and educator, Dr. Shepard authored or co-authored more than 60 papers, book chapters and textbooks.

She served on the faculty at Stanford until 1985 and then found her way to Temple University in Philadelphia where she served on the faculty and as the Assistant Dean of Graduate Studies

DEATH NOTICES

Paul J. Yatsonsky, 91, of Liverpool, passed away March 23, 2023. Maurer Funeral Home, Inc., Liverpool, has arrangements.

Suzanne J. Sargent, 90, of Liverpool, passed away March 23, 2023. Maurer Funeral Home, Inc., Liverpool, , has arrangements.

Yoshitake Sawade, 74, of Liverpool, passed away March 22, 2023. Maurer Funeral Home Inc., Liverpool, , has arrangements.

Peter E. Dromms, 77, of North Syracuse, passed away March 25, 2023. Ferg-

OBITUARIES

at the College of Allied Health Professions. She made remarkable contributions through her accomplishments across all areas of practice, education, research, publication and service for which she was recognized both nationally and internationally.

In 2007, Dr. Shepard received the Mary McMillan Lecture Award which is described by the American Physical Therapy Association as “the most distinguished honor an active APTA member physical therapist or life member can receive.”

Kay is survived by her devoted life partner of 42 years, Rosalie Lopopolo PT, PhD. Kay and Rose traveled the world and did everything together as one – their love for each other is everlasting.

She is also survived by her beloved younger brother Norman Shepard and his wife Jackie.

She was pre-deceased by her sister, whom she adored, Barbara Shepard Feigenbaum (Martin Feigenbaum, MD).

Kay is also survived by her niece and nephews: Dr. Amy Ringue and her husband Alan November and their children Christopher and Eleanor; the Hon. Judge Bryan Feigenbaum and his

erson Funeral Home, North Syracuse, has arrangements.

Lowell R. Hachmann, 84, of North Syracuse, passed away March 24, 2023 Maurer Funeral Home Inc., Liverpool, has arrangements.

James J. Walsh, 65, of Liverpool, passed away March 27, 2023. Maurer Funeral Home Inc., Liverpool, has arrangements.

Gary F. Thomson, 88, of Brewerton, passed away March 28, 2023. Fergerson Funeral Home, North Syracuse, has arrangements.

wife Wendy and their children Vivi, Jake, and Ginger; and Dr. (Capt.) Matt Feigenbaum and his wife Kathy and their children Kasey (and Kevin), Sam (and Laura), Colby (and Derek), and Austyn (and Ashton). Among Kay’s adored close family relatives are Sue (Porten) and Robert Reichel, Michael and Jan Porten and family, Wilma and Dan Kehoe and family, Sister Ellen Kuhl, William Kuhl, and Carol Soules and family.

All were greatly loved by Kay, as were her physical therapy colleagues across the country and around the world.

Kay loved nature in all of its glory, in particular birds, butterfly gardens, and seashells.

She loved living in California, Philadelphia, the Adirondacks, and the beaches of Florida.

She was unpretentious, wise, caring, humorous, and touched the lives of all those who knew her. She was the embodiment of the Golden Rule.

She will be greatly missed, and words can’t express the loss that we feel.

William J. Bathgate, 78 active in his church and community

William James Bathgate went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, March 28, 2023, at the age of 78 years old.

He was the son of the late Mildred Winfield Bathgate and Emmanuel Bathgate, and the loving husband of Jeanette Spearing Bathgate for 59 years.

William served in the Air Force for four years as an interpreter for the military.

He was a member of Zoar United Methodist Church in Greer, SC, and he belonged to Zoar’s woodworking group where he made memory boxes to send to the Children’s Home in Duncan, SC.

He was very active in the church and his community. He will be dearly missed.

In addition to his wife, William is survived by his sons, Joseph Bathgate and his wife Mindy, James Bathgate and his wife Christina, and Jon Bathgate and his wife Leslie; his brother, Robert Bathgate and his wife Gretchen of Phoenix, AZ; seven grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, William is preceded in death by his son, Jeffrey Bathgate.

Plans for a celebration of Kay Shepard’s life, to be held on her much-loved Sanibel Island, are being developed.

Those wishing to celebrate her life are encouraged to make a donation (online) to The World Central Kitchen.

A memorial service is planned for Saturday, April 8, 2023, at 10:30 a.m. at Zoar United Methodist Church, 1005 Highway 357, Greer, SC 29651. The service will be officiated by Pastor Michael Cheatham.

The service will be broadcasted on Facebook live on the Zoar UMC Greer Facebook page.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Zoar United Methodist Church at PO Box 333 Greer, SC 29652. Interment will be held in New York.

William J. Bathgate

Katherine Shepard

Steven R. Mueller, 73 Husband, father,

grandfather

Steven R. Mueller, 73, of Skaneateles, passed away peacefully at home, on March 26, 2023, with his wife Diane by his side after a short illness.

Steven was born in Syracuse on June 1, 1949, and grew up in Central New York.

He graduated from West Genesee High School in 1967, enlisted in the United States Air Force in 1968 and was honorably discharged in 1971.

He then went on to earn an associate’s degree in business administration from Auburn Community College.

He worked as east coast sales representative for Welch-Allyn and Tri-Mech Solutions for many years.

Steven was predeceased by his parents Albert and Virginia, his brother Larry and nephew Joseph.

He is survived by his wife Diane, the love of his life and her children Peter (Melinda) Hawley, Anne Hawley, and Rachel (Jason Updegraph) Hawley, who affectionately called him “Stevie-Gee.”

His survivors include his grandchildren Skylar, Eve, Petra, Jaxon, Elise, Quinn and great-niece Amelia who so loved her JaJa.

He also leaves behind his brother Jim (Wendy) Mueller, sister Wendy Mueller and several nieces and nephews whom he loved dearly.

Steven was an avid fisherman and hiker. He loved Skaneateles Lake and the Adirondacks.

As a member of the Adirondack Mountain Club, he adopted

Steven R. Mueller

a lean-to on Cranberry Lake; keeping it clean and litter free for others to enjoy.

One of his proudest accomplishments was the solo completion of the Northville/Placid Trail.

Steve loved the music of the blues and could be found at many live music venues around the area.

He often traveled far and wide to see his favorite blues guitarists.

He enjoyed listening to John Hammond, John Prine, Albert King and Robert Johnson, to name a few. He was a big Stevie Ray fan.

Calling hours for Steve will be held on Monday, April 24, from 4 to 6 p.m. at Robert D Gray Funeral Home, Skaneateles.

In lieu of flowers a donation can be made in Steve’s name to the Mottville Fire Company, 4149 Frost Street, P.O. Box 9, Skaneateles, NY 13152, or CNY Cat Coalition, P.O. Box 6182, Syracuse, NY 13217 Attention: Skaneateles Cat Rescue.

To send condolences, visit robertdgrayfuneralhome.com.

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been doing it for six years. This year, he was even more passionate about the cause because his wife is going through her own struggle with cancer.

In their practice news releases, students described Sampson as an “Innovation Tech icon” because he has taught at the school since its inception in 2014 and at OCM BOCES for about 20 years.

At Innovation Tech, a school that is part of the national “New Tech” Network, students collaborate on projects, drive their own learning, connect with their communities, and work on authentic,

real-world projects.

“Shave Dave” has now become one of those projects. Sampson is grateful for their compassion.

“St. Baldrick’s is a great celebration of giving,” Sampson said. “It’s my favorite organization to support.”

In another draft press release, students wrote: “While the schoolwide goal is $1,000, we want to aim higher than that. We believe in the power, kindness and compassion of our community to spread the word about St. Baldrick’s and childhood cancer.”

To learn more visit stbaldricks.org/ participants/mypage/1115346/2023.

Life lessons for better golf…

As I was browsing YouTube for a few words of wisdom for this column, I stumbled upon the following sayings from an unknown author that made me think about how I could take advantage of the knowledge and experience the author was sharing with us when he wrote…”Life Lessons For A Better Life”.

As you know, I o en write about life and golf and the special relationship avid golfers have with a game we can literally play for as long as we have the desire to do so. I decided to take the liberty of applying my personal thoughts to what the unknown author had to say that might make sense to those of us who have had to endure the process of learning how to establish our own unique relationship with golf. And, for those of you who don’t play golf, do not underestimate the wisdom in what the author has to say about your relationship with life. e word’s “Life” and “Golf” are synonymous throughout this article and therefore, the thoughts are interchangeable. Admittedly, this article is more about “Life” than “Golf” but as golfers, it is important that we learn as much about ourselves as possible in order to accept who we are and why it is critical for us to, as the author says, “Learn To Be Alone”.

e Unknown Author, with contributions from yours truly…

* It is always the ones who know the least about our golf game who judge us the most.

* Don’t compare yourself with any other golfer. If you do, you are insulting yourself.

* Play every round of golf as if it were going to be your last….one day you are sure to be right.

* A real golf friend is one who “walksin”, when the rest of them, “walk-out”.

* One of the greatest mental freedoms is truly not caring what anyone else

thinks about your game.

* I would rather be alone with dignity than in a relationship that requires me to sacri ce my self-respect.

* Do things for other golfers not because of who they are or what they do in return, but because of who you are.

* Prayer without faith is not answered.

* Learn to be alone because not everyone will stay.

* No one knows how you treat yourself, but it is the most important relationship you have.

* Rejection is a common occurrence. Learning that early and o en in your golf career will help build up the tolerance and resistance to keep going and keep trying.

ank you “unknown author”. I am trying to pick my favorite. How about you? Which one strikes that mental cord we look for in every golf article we read that has the potential to save us a few strokes during our next round of golf? All “11” are wonderful thoughts and lessons about “life” and “golf”. I believe the longer we live, the more we will appreciate every one of them.

I have made my decision…my favorite is:

PLAY EVERY ROUND OF GOLF AS IF IT WERE GOING TO BE YOUR LAST…ONE DAY YOU ARE SURE TO BE RIGHT.

What’s your favorite?

Making a difference

Many local communities are served, especially at times when they are needed most, by those who give their time to their community as volunteer firefighters.

This is a service that is anything but a nine to five situation and volunteers give their time at all hours of the day and night, responding to all kind of calls from medical situations to accidents to, of course, fires.

According to the Firefighter Association of New York (FASNY), these volunteers save not only lives and property, but also billions in taxpayer dollars. According to an economic impact study released by FASNY these dedicated volunteers help New York taxpayers save $4.7 billion annually through their services.

FASNY goes on to report volunteers play a critical part in safeguarding New York’s communities and helping to save lives. The 80,000 volunteer firefighters in the state provide vital protection and services during emergencies and contribute significantly to their communities through continuous training, outreach, and fire safety education. They also play a critical role in the statewide response plans to major emergencies and natural disasters, according to FASNY.

On the economic side, the report, prepared by Resolution Economics (ResEcon), the “Economic Study of The Tax Savings Generated by New York’s Volunteer Fire Service” is the second study in the past decade to examine the economic impact of New York’s volunteer firefighters. Volunteer firefighters keep local taxes and expenses low by eliminating the need to pay career firefighters wages, benefits, and related costs. New York State relies heavily on volunteer fire departments, and a conversion to paid departments would cause a severe economic burden and require a massive increase in property taxes.

“This report underscores the importance and value of the volunteer firefighting service to New York,” said FASNY President Edward Tase, Jr.

“Without the dedication and service of the brave volunteers throughout the state, local taxpayers would face a significant financial burden to fund the type of emergency response they are accustomed to. Our volunteer firefighters train extensively to be able to respond to their neighbors in a time of need, and we are proud to do our part to keep this great state safe and taxpayer costs for fire protection low.”

Among the findings in the report: Fully paid career departments would cost New York taxpayers $4.7 billion annually in pay, benefits, operating, maintenance, and capital costs; 31,058 fulltime paid firefighters would need to be hired; Of New York State’s 1,640 fire departments, 93.2% are all-volunteer or mostly volunteer.

If NYS switched to an all-paid fire service: Local government property taxes would rise an average of 28.4% absent volunteer firefighters (taxes would increase between 5.8% and 133.8% depending on the county); and There would be a one-time cost of $8.17 billion to acquire existing structures, vehicles and equipment, according to FASNY.

As critical a service as they provide, volunteer fire departments are facing challenges with recruitment and retention.

Departments are comprised of older members and often find it difficult to find and retain younger members.

According to FASNY, the past several years have been challenging for volunteer fire departments throughout New York, and many are faced with decreased membership and increased call volume. It is estimated that there are 20,000 fewer volunteer firefighters than there were 20 years ago, and it has become increasingly challenging to recruit new firefighters and retain existing ones due to the turbulent economy, busy lives and schedules and other factors.

But departments across the state will be hosting events to try to inspire more people to consider volunteering.

Volunteer fire departments across New York State will open their doors to residents Saturday, April 22 and Sunday, April 23, as part of the 14th annual RecruitNY weekend.

RecruitNY is a major initiative of the Firefighters Association of New York (FASNY) designed to help increase volunteer membership in local fire departments, according to FASNY. Individuals looking to find out if their fire department is participating in RecruitNY, visit recruitny.org/participation-area/

For more information, contact your local volunteer fire department via a non-emergency phone number or its website and if you have ever considered serving, this is a good opportunity to learn more about the volunteer fire service.

IT’S, lIKe, lANGUAGe

She sat there, dressed casu ally, as most college students are. I can’t remember why she was in my office. I do remember the uneasy feeling that remained about that conversation.

This was a young woman, as I remember, a few months away from graduation, an embarkation into an adult experience, trying out her college-acquired 1,000word vocabulary which apparently included 5,000 “likes.”

“Like, I loved my poly sci botany classes, especially like those where we like could get like involved.”

I wondered how her writing fared? How did she make up for the use of the word “like”?

Now, I know that language changes. For instance, in Latin, the word egregius means distinguished, meritorious, but somehow it has come to mean the opposite. Someone who is described as egregious is someone who is conspicuously bad. In my lexicon, the word “like” has several connotations. Among them, like expresses preference, e.g. I like to read nonfiction. It is used as the introduction to a simile, e.g. Her speech was like a broken record. What function does the ubiquitous “like” perform for this young

woman and so many others? Is it a more verbal form of … uh … a kind of place holder in speech while your brain processes your next thought? What?

Needless to say, my antiquated knowledge of the English language prevented me from staying on task and I completely lost the train of whatever thought it was she shared.

And then, how would you diagram a sentence with all of those likes? Talk about an antiquated activity … but one I loved.

Then she went past whatever border her language barrier created. She described the bus ride to my office as “awesome.” God, speaking to Moses through the burning bush is awesome; a spectacular sunset is awesome. Riding a Centro bus is not. Please!

This enthusiastic college senior is not the only trespasser in language land. Someone has stolen the power of hyperbole. Now, for those of you who have forgotten, hyperbole is the use of language to exaggerate. In that sense there is good hyperbole and bad hyperbole. The use of the word awesome, which should be associated with truly spectacular awe-filled occurrences, has been relegated to a much-diminished usage as the way to describe a smoothie at

Duncan Donuts.

Another sadly diminished use of a word is that currently being adopted by Americans seeking to copy their Irish and British cousins use of “brilliant.” Einstein was brilliant. My English professor at SU was brilliant. The morning sun is brilliant. Yet, I hear Americans using this word to describe even the most pedestrian, the most ordinary events.

When a job well done is described as amazing, one has to ponder whether the speaker expected less, and therefore was bowled over by an adequate performance, or whether he or she has fallen into the habit of demeaning the power of words.

A paint job is only amazing or awesome if it was done by Leonardo Da Vinci. Otherwise a good job is a good job.

As the range of meaning for such words expands, their initial power is diminished. So I have to search for words that can convey that specialness, that out of the ordinary, that breathtaking quality that should be set apart by words.

Like, say … like, incredible.

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.

Syracuse Jazz Fest poised to make more memories this summer

Frank Malfitano, the founder of the Syracuse Jazz Festival, once told me that – although he loves presenting world-class entertainers – that’s only the method by which he achieves even greater satisfaction.

“Man, I’m in the business of creating memories,” Malfitano exclaims.

And he’s proud to do that by bringing our community together to revel in rhythms, to dance to the dynamics, to sing along with the stars.

Ah, memories! I’m sure yours are some of the same as mine: The audience spilled out easterly over Salina Street when Diana Krall and Ray Charles headlined in Clinton Square in June 2000. Many thousands filled the Onondaga Community College outdoor amphitheater for smooth-jazz saxophonist Kenny G in 2012. An even larger crowd heard Aretha Franklin’s climactic set in 2015 also at OCC.

As a fan of early New Orleans jazz, I was blown away in 2013 when the Preservation Hall Jazz Band took the stage at Jamesville Beach and cranked out the old Mardi Gras anthem, “Tootie Ma is a Real Big Thing.”

Personal highlights

A couple personal highlights for me came when I ascended the main stage at Clinton Square to introduce pianist Les McCann in 1994 and banjoman Bela Fleck & The Flecktones in 1996.

Malfitano, who now lives in

Baldwinsville, possesses an encyclopedic knowledge of the history of jazz, and his bookings have reflected that.

Some of my favorite Jazz Fest moments featured pioneering musicians such as pianist Dorothy Donegan, bluesman

B.B. King, clarinetists Peanuts Hucko and Pete Fountain, bebop vocalist Mark Murphy, trumpeter Dizzy Gillespie and the eclectic Sun Ra Orchestra.

And over the years, Malfitano made sure to showcase Syracusearea performers such as Charlie Bertini’s AppleJazz Band, scat singers Nancy Kelly and Ronnie Leigh, the Salt City Collective, standards singer Nick Ziobro and noir guitarist Mark Doyle, just to name a few.

This year’s fest June 21-25

More marvelous memories will surely be made when the 37th annual Syracuse Jazz Fest starts its unprecedented five-day run on June 21 in downtown Syracuse.

Veteran keyboardist, NEA Jazz Master Herbie Hancock will join songstress and 2022 Kennedy Center Honoree Gladys Knight

Friday, June 23 and Saturday, June 24, respectively, to coheadline the festival. The event has a new title sponsor, longtime festival supporter National Grid.

Ten other recording artists will appear at the 2023 festival, on Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings at Hanover and Clinton Squares, and on Wednesday evening in clubs throughout downtown. Groups include Spyro

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Gyra, Tower of Power, Scott Bradlee’s Postmodern Jukebox, Tuba Skinny, Joyce DiCamillo, Nancy Kelly, Joe Magnarelli and Marissa Mulder.

The long-running music festival successfully returned in June 2022 following a five-year hiatus after the conclusion of the 2017 festival.

On its opening evening Wednesday, June 21, this year’s festival will feature 24 nightclub performances at two dozen downtown bars and restaurants featuring 24 of the Syracuse region’s top jazz artists.

On Thursday, June 22, on the festival’s new Hanover Square outdoor stage will feature two performances from 5 to 9 p.m. beginning with Harri Stojka & Acoustic Drive from Vienna, Austria. They will be followed by an soul-jazz ensemble called Something Else!

The festival will close out on Sunday, June 25 on the Syracuse University campus with a Jazz Fest Gospel concert featuring the Dillard University Choir of New Orleans.

For information, visit syracusejazzfest.co m

Last word “In order to keep attracting the Amazons and Microns of the world to our region to help the community stay on its current growth path, it’s imperative that we have first-rate entertainment and cultural menu offerings that will help local leaders with recruiting and retention.”

–Syracuse Jazz Fest Artistic Director Frank Malfitano.

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Historic Moment: Revolutionary War

By BEtH BAtLLE toWn historiAn

We have very little about Skaneateles in the Revolutionary War. That’s because there was no one here at that time.

At the end of the Revolutionary War in 1776, the State of New York kept its promise to pay the officers and soldiers who had served, not with money but with land. Each portion of land was one mile square and was known as a “Military Lot.”

At this time Skaneateles was still part of the township of Marcellus. It wasn’t until 1830 that 39 of these lots were removed from the Town of Marcellus and formed into the Town of Skaneateles.

During the war one of the men who had served was Stephen Benson. He had been a corporal in Captain Daniel’s Company. His unit had marched to Roxbury, responding to a call to arms. After ending his service in 1799, Stephen came to Skaneateles with his family and settled between Owasco and Mandana where he lived until his death in July of 1823. He was buried in Owasco Cemetery. The road near his home, leading to the Village of Skaneateles, still carries the Benson

A response to Green Corner

To the editor:

Where to start? It is necessary to read the last part of your piece before reading the rest. It always comes down to the big nasty corporations, doesn’t it? Where nasty capitalists take, take, take from the “common” people and hold too much wealth for themselves. And that is where you went. It is not redistribution that has caused income to rise for most of the free world – it has been capitalism.People working hard and accumulating wealth on their own. Marxists find that simple truth extremely annoying.

I also like how it ends up in a church in Skaneateles where Sundays you can go to hear a climate “scientist” browbeat you about the “existential threat” of “climate change”. While shilling her book.

The high prices being paid at the pump are not the fault of the oil companies. It is an issue of demand and basic economics. The federal government places limits on drilling, pumping, refining and shipping fuel. Then the same federal government spends trillions of dollars flooding our economy with dollars. These dollars are worth less everyday – this is called inflation. So we have less fuel available and more money chasing it and, tada, prices rise. Go figure.

Let’s look at the religion of government. We have spent the years since the Great Depression looking to government to solve “our problems.” The governments at state and federal level grow and consume more. Gov-

family name. Nathaniel Eells also served during the war, in the Third Company of Massachusetts. He fought in the battle of Bunker Hill with his brother, Daniel. He settled in Skaneateles in 1800 and purchased the property on Onondaga Street opposite the old brick school house. Here he built the Ells Tavern, later known as the Somerset House. He died on Jan. 7, 1815 and is buried in Lakeview Cemetery.

William Webber enlisted in Captain Pray’s Company of the First Regiment in the Massachusetts Line in 1781, serving until June of 1783. He was both religious and musical: his property consisted of a Bible and a psalm book, the total value being 70 cents. A common laborer, after the war he lived in Skaneateles with his wife and son.

John Wilkinson

John Wilkinson, at the age of 17, fought in the Revolutionary War and was taken prisoner by the British. He was held in a notorious prison ship in New York City harbor until his release nine months later.

He then returned to Rhode Island and married 18 year old Elizabeth Tower. They lived in Troy, New York

ernment produces nothing but they can write checks like rain. Plus, they are not always truthful about the problems and solutions. Take the recent pandemic – most of what government said about it was wrong. On top of that, the voices of dissent were suppressed. Masks, cleaning, 6 foot spacing, lock downs and the vaccines were not effective. I stood in line to receive the Polio vaccine when children in my elementary school were sick with this disease. That was a real vaccine. I took three shots and got COVID twice.

The great thing about America, you have the freedom to cut up whatever card you want. You can write opinion pieces. You can organize scientists to plug their books. Life is good. I have the freedom to comment about your opinion. I know right where you are coming from. You are one of those who think 330 million Americans should feel guilty for their affluence; we should be the world’s “example” and reduce our CO2 emissions. You are definitely smarter than the rest of us. All this when the other 7.7 billion folks on earth want what we have – a good life. Where they have freedom to work, freedom to worship, start a business, care for their families. What hubris and narcissistic behavior to further a self-righteous attack on wealth and energy. We should be ashamed as a country to think we are so important that we can preach to others around the world how environmentally pure we are. 4.1% of the world’s population is not the moral majority.

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for nine years, then moved to Skaneateles. He led the way on foot with a cow in tow. Meanwhile his wife and family rode behind in a sledge, packed with all their possessions and drawn by a yoke of oxen.

Here in Skaneateles John first built a log cabin for his family to live in until he could build a house. Then he turned his attention to building a barn. He fell while building the barn roof and died from his injuries at the age of 44. He was buried on his homestead, then later moved to Lakeview Cemetery.

His son, John, became the chief engineer of the H. H. Franklin Manufacturing Company. He was the one who invented the air-cooled engine which became a great boost for car manufacturing.

The Skaneateles house on East Genesee Street, on a knoll overlooking the Skanellus restaurant, was enlarged and remodeled over the years, until, in August of 2021, it was demolished by a bulldozer.

Solomon Edwards

Solomon Edwards was born in Massachusetts on July 19, 1753. He was enrolled in Captain Oliver Lyman’s Company of Northampton in

1777 during the Revolutionary War. In 1790, the census shows him in Easthampton.

He, his wife, Catherine, and his family came to Skaneateles in 1809 in the last of February. They settled on the farm he had purchased on East Lake Road, still known as the Edwards farm. The family was also fortunate to be just in time for the March 1, 1809 dedication of the Presbyterian Church on the hill, just east of the village on Onondaga Street. Solomon died on August 23,1834 at the age of 82 and is buried in Lake View Cemetery.

Richard Lord

Richard Lord was born in Lyme, Connecticut on Jan. 14, 1765. He married Deborah Jewett who was his second cousin.

He enlisted to serve in the Revolutionary War from Lyme on Dec. 12, 1779. He was assigned to Zebulon Butler’s regiment. However, in 1790, he was stationed in London, Connecticut.

He was a saddler and after the war’s end, he and his family moved to Skaneateles. It was here that where his wife died on March 15, 1838. Richard died in Ann Arbor, Michigan in 1844.

OPINION

Question:What to do with the golf ball?

Many times over four days at Augusta National this week, a top golfer will bring out the driver, take a big swing and send a projectile 300 to 350 yards, maybe more depending on the conditions.

Spectators – no, wait, patrons , this is Augusta – will gasp and clap. TV viewers, golfers and otherwise, will shake their heads knowing they can’t ever pull that off in their lifetimes.

And the debate will surface again –do we need to dial back the golf ball?

Both the United States Golf Association and the Royal and Ancient, which governs the sport in the rest of the world, announced last month that, starting in 2026, their signature events, the U.S. Open and the Open Championship, will feature a standard ball that every player must use.

As part of the local rules, each competitor in these majors will use balls designed specifically not to travel as far as they do now, maybe 15 or 20 yards shorter on average.

This followed years of research by golf’s governing bodies and coincided with an explosion in how far top players hit drives, forcing many older courses, including Augusta, to add length in an attempt to combat all of it.

Quite a divide has formed on this issue. Some stars, like Justin Thomas and Jon Rahm, hate the proposal. Others, like Rory McIlroy, say it’s about time.

What makes it far more complicated is that there really is no right or wrong answer here. It’s all a matter of how we, as golfers and golf fans, wish to see the sport played at its highest level.

For most of the 20 th century, this wasn’t a problem. Even as equipment got better (steel shafts replaced hickory, metal drivers replaced persimmon), driving distance increased at a gradual rate, and courses of all sizes could challenge them.

A new millennium, though, brought several new factors. One was Tiger Woods and his complete domination of golf, rendering Augusta and other courses inadequate.

Another was all the guys Tiger inspired, getting bigger, faster and stronger.

Also, ball technology brought even more distance.

Among the many problems this created was courses having to use more land to keep up, which meant more costs for maintenance that was far from earth-friendly. Worse yet, many great courses fell out of favor.

This is what the USGA and R&A is trying to address.

Their reasons for a standard ball include, most critically, their belief that if everyone started out with a ball that only carried so far, it would force them to (1) get in better shape to hit it further and (2) hone their skills in order to draw and fade it on longer shots.

In other words, all of a golfer’s skills would be emphasized again, not just brute strength.

Then, in terms of hosting future championships, courses could get judged on their overall merit, not whether it’s 7,500 yards or more from the tips.

Countering all this is the argument that fans and players love to see the drives go deep, that golf has far bigger problems than the distance balls fly and that maybe more emphasis should be placed on facing those issues, such as inclusion.

They also (correctly) point out that, no matter how far anyone hits it, it still comes down to the short game, holing putts and chipping and getting it up and down from bunkers and other tough situations.

Lastly, they’ll say that golf’s allure comes from the fact that recreational

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munity it is today. In 1920, Chairman John R. Chamberlain, in his inaugural address, officially welcomed the first two women to serve.

NOTICE OF ANNUAL ELECTION OF TRUSTEES AND VOTING ON BUDGET OF BALDWINSVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY, BALDWINSVILLE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT, ONONAGA COUNTY NOTICE lS HEREBY GIVEN that the annual election of Trustees of the Baldwinsville Public Library, in the Baldwinsville Central School District, and the voting on the annual budget for said library, will take place at the Baldwinsville Public Library, 33 East Genesee Street, Baldwinsville, in said district on the 27th day of April, 2023, beginning at 9:O0 a.m. of that day, local time, at which time the polls will be open from 9:OO a'm. to 9:OO p.m. Voting for Trustees of the Public Library and on the Budget will be by voting machine. AND NOTICE lS ALSO GIVEN that petitions nominating candidates for the office of Trustee

GIVEN that petitions nominating candidates for the office of Trustee of the Baldwinsville Public Library must be filed with the Clerk of the Baldwinsville Central School District no later than March 28, 2023.

The following vacancies are to be filled on the Board of Trustees of the Baldwinsville Public Library: Term of five yearsPAMELA FALLESEN Term of five yearsLAUREN RUSSETT

A petition shall be required to nominate a candidate for that office.

Each petition shall be directed to the Clerk of the School District and shall be signed by at least twenty-five qualified voters of the District, shall state the residence of each signer, and shall State the name and residence of the candidate, and shall describe the vacancy on the Board of Trustees of the Baldwinsville Public Library for which the candidate is nominated and which shall include the term of office and the name of the last incumbent, if any.

Each petition shall be filed with the Clerk of the Baldwinsville Central School District between the hours of 9:O0 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., not later than the thirtieth day preceding the day on which the candidates nominated are to be elected

AND NOTICE lS FUR-

THER GIVEN that the Trustees of the said Baldwinsville Public Library have authorized the use of absentee ballots for the vote on said election of Trustees and

Fast forward to today and you’ll find six women serving: Republicans Julie Abbott, Debra Cody and Colleen Gunnip and Democrats Peggy Chase, Linda Ervin and Mary Kuhn.

Combined, they represent thousands of county residents.

While their views on important issues often differ, sometimes quite significantly, they all agree that they stand up for what they believe is in the best interests of the taxpayers and they serve to make our community a better place to live.

Gunnip is the newbie, having first been elected in 2021 to represent the 4th District.

“Service to others is the most important calling a person can have” says Gunnip, who previously served as town councilor and Supervisor in Salina.

“I love to find ways to make our community a better place to live by finding ways to decrease spending, increase revenues, lower taxes, and take advantage of economic development opportunities and sharing

services.”

Ervin (17th District) has served on the legislature since 2010.

Before that, she was on the Jamesville-DeWitt Board of Education where she learned to make change requires one to have a seat at the table.

“I chose to serve on the Legislature to add my voice to a larger ‘table’ knowing that my voice is based on very different experiences than the others on the Legislature” she said.

“I have had the opportunity to craft and change policy to improve the quality of life for my constituents and all residents of the county.”

As a registered nurse, Chase (9th District) often brings insightful and informed questions to the health and human services committee on which she serves.

“I always advocate for my district but my job is to advocate for the entire county” she said.

“I have, first of all, been their eyes and ears. I have been active in community organizations discussing issues that affect my constituents. I am al -

ways their voice.”

Abbott (6th District) was first inspired to serve in the third grade after hearing a quote from Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

“I’ve lived my life from then on with positive advocacy - at first through journalism, as a mom instilling to my 5 boys and now as a lawmaker to anyone who will listen” she said.

“As we express the frustrations of a system, think: what can we do to fix it? That, to me is true positive forward momentum for our communities and actual leadership.”

Abbott, Cody and Gunnip were selected as committee chairs this year.

In the legislature’s office, four of six staff positions are held by women, including Clerk Jamie McNamara.

In recognition of Nationl Women’s History Month, the legislature as a whole took the opportunity to salute these women.

For more information and updates follow the legislature on Facebook and Instagram: @OnondagaCountyLegislature.

NOTICE OF ANNUAL ELECTION OF TRUSTEES AND VOTING ON BUDGET OF BALDWINSVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY, BALDWINSVILLE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT, ONONAGA COUNTY NOTICE lS HEREBY GIVEN that the annual election of Trustees of the Baldwinsville Public Library, in the Baldwinsville Central School District, and the voting on the annual budget for said library, will take place at the Baldwinsville Public Library, 33 East Genesee

of the Baldwinsville Public Library must be filed with the Clerk of the Baldwinsville Central School District no later than March 28, 2023. The following vacancies are to be filled on the Board of Trustees of the Baldwinsville Public Library:

Term of five yearsPAMELA FALLESEN

Term of five yearsLAUREN RUSSETT

A petition shall be required to nominate a candidate for that office. Each petition shall be directed to the Clerk of the School District and shall be signed by at least twenty-five qualified voters of the District, shall state the residence of each signer, and shall State the name and residence of the candidate, and shall describe the vacancy on the Board of Trustees of the Baldwinsville Public Library for which the candidate is nominated and which shall include the term of office and the name of the last incumbent, if any. Each petition shall be filed with the Clerk of the Baldwinsville Central School District between the hours of 9:O0 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.,

provisions of §2018-b of the Education Law as existing or hereinafter amended. Voters may apply for absentee ballots at the Baldwinsville Public Library until April 20, 2023, if the ballot is to be mailed to the voter, or until Apnl 27, 2023, if the ballot is to be delivered personally to the voter. An applicant for an absentee ballot must submit a f ullycompleted application stating (1)his name and residence address, including including the street and number, if any, or town and rural delivery route, if any; (2) that he is or will be on Aprll 27, 2023, a qualified voter of the District in that he is or will'be on such date, over eighteen years of age, a citizen of the United States, and has or will have resided in the District for thirty days next preceding April 27, 2023; and (3) that he will be unable to vote in person on April 27, 2023 (a) due to illness or physical disability; or (b) because his duties, occupation, business or studies will require him to be outside of the county or city of his residence on April 27, 2023 or © because he will be on vacation outside the county or city of his residence on April 27, 2023, or (d) because he will be detained in jail awaiting action by a grand jury or awaiting trial or is confined in prison after conviction for an offense other than a felony. The Education Law makes special

abled" voters of the District and any question regarding these rights should be directed to the Clerk of the School District. All completed ballots shall be returned to the Baldwinsville Public Library no later than 5:00 p.m. on April 27 2023. A list of all persons to whom absentee ballots have been issued will be available in the Baldwinsville Public Library on each of the five (5) days immediately prior to April 27, 2023, except Sundays, and such list will be posted at the polling place. AND NOTICE lS FURTHER GIVEN that a copy of the statement of the amount of money which will be required for the ensuing year for Library purposes may be obtained by any taxpayer in the Baldwinsville Central School District during the seven (7) days immediately preceding the annual meeting except Saturday, Sunday or Holidays, at the Baldwinsville Public Library 33 East Genesee Street Baldwinsville, New York

tion and review. This data is information which will be used to establish the assessment of each parcel which will appear on the tentative assessment roll of Town of Lysander which will be filed on or before May 1st, 2023. The information may be reviewed by appointment, in the Assessor's Office at 8220 Loop Road Baldwinsville, NY on April 25, 2023 between the hours of 9:00 AM and 4:30 PM and on April 27, 2023 between the hours of 9:00 AM and 4:30 PM. An appointment to review the assessmant information may be made by telephoning the assessor at 315-638-0839. Dated 5th day of April 2023

Theresa Golden, IAO

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NOTICE CONSERNING THE EXAMINATION OF ASSESSMENT INVENTORY AND VALUATION DATA (PURSUANT TO SECTION 501 OF THE REAL PROPERTY TAX LAW)

Notice is hereby given that assessment inventory and valuation data is available for examination and review. This data is information which will be used to establish the assessment of each parcel which will appear on the tentative assessment roll of Town of Van Buren which will be filed on or before May 1st, 2023. The information may be reviewed by appointment, in the Assessor's Office at 7575 Van Buren Road Baldwinsville, NY on April 24, 2023 between the hours of 8:30 AM and 4:00 PM and on April 28 between the hours of 8:30 AM and 4:00 PM. An appointment to review the assessmant information may be made by telephoning the assessor at 315-635-7997.

Dated 5th day of April 2023

Theresa Golden, IAO

Assessor Town of Van Buren BM-308077

28, 2023. The following vacancies are to be filled on the

By PHIl BlACKWell

At Liverpool and Cicero-North Syracuse this spring, the aim for each of the boys lacrosse teams is the same – seeing if either of them can knock reigning state champion Bald -

winsville from the Class A throne.

A whole lot of regularseason action has to take place first, though, and the Warriors got underway against its namesakes from Westhill last Wednesday and prevailed

12-9.

What proved the key to the game was Liverpool’s quick start, the hosts netting six goals in the first quarter to double Westhill’s total and then spending the rest of the game protecting that

margin. Dom Osbeck’s four goals led the way during the game, Liverpool also seeing Mason Gridley convert twice.

Joe Sacco earned three assists as he, along with Owen Michaud and Bra -

dy Michaud, had one goal apiece.

Westhill, in defeat, got four goals and two assists from Luke Gilmartin, who had less than two weeks earlier led Westhill’s boys basketball team to the state Class B

championship.

C-NS would open its season Saturday against General Brown, just as Liverpool returned to action hosting Section II’s Bethlehem before league play began this week.

C-NS girls lacrosse handles Westhill in opener

By PHIl BlACKWell

From an unlikely run to the Section III Class

A championship in 2021, the Cicero-North Syracuse girls lacrosse team watched as Baldwinsville went to the top in 2022 and eventu-

ally claimed a state title.

Determined to dethrone the Bees, the Northstars got off to a strong start in last Wednesday’s season opener against Westhill, relying on a full team effort to prevail by a score of 14-7.

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.

APRIL 1-30

Period Supply Drive Liverpool Public Library. During the month of April, donate period supplies at the library which will be provided to individuals in need and organizations working to resolve issues of poverty. Suggested donations: sanitary pads, tampons, and underwear.

THROUGH APRIL 18

Chair Yoga with Allison 10 a.m.-11 a.m. Wednesdays at Cicero Library. This class uses the chair for balance, support, and mobility. Practice is suitable for anyone interested in intentional physical movement, peace of mind, and building resilience. Register at www.nopl.org/events.

Sock Drive

The Liverpool Chamber of Commerce will collect new socks that will be given to the children of Liverpool Schools, the Rescue Mission, and the Salvation Army for homeless outreach.

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 5

Hump Day Lunch 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Liverpool American Legion. Join for the last lenten season lunch! $7 includes tuna noodle casserole, salad, roll, dessert, coffee, tea, lemonade. Take out available. Call 315-451-9544 to order ahead.

Kids Make: Cardboard Tube Tower

Challenge

3:30 p.m.-4:30 p.m. Cicero Library. Challenge yourself and your friends to see who can build the tallest tower out of cardboard tubes. Register at nopl.org/events or 315699-2032.

Meditation with Allison 6 p.m.-7 p.m. Cicero Library. Allison Mitura from Ginger Tea Yoga Company will introduce a variety of meditation techniques and will provide time for activities. Learn how to be present, slow down, and just breathe. Register at nopl.org/events or 315-699-2032.

THURSDAY, APRIL 6

Hooks and Needles

10 a.m. Liverpool Public Library. Enjoy knitting, crochet, needle point, cross-stitch, and socializing. Registration required.

Teen Sewing: Pokeball Pillow 2:30 p.m. Salina Library. Learn basic sewing skills while making a pokeballshaped pillow! For teens in grades 6-12. Registration required.

Family Book Bingo 6 p.m. Salina Library. Families are invited for a night of bingo, with book prizes for all ages.

FRIDAY, APRIL 7

Pigeon Party 2:30 p.m. Salina Library. Are you a fan of Mo Williams’s book Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus? Come join as we celebrate the Pigeon’s 20th birthday with fun, games, and a story! For ages 4-8. Please register.

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One is Kuhoo Verma who plays the Maharajah’s kid sister, and the other is Jillian Bell who makes a decidedly late entrance at the Eiffel Tower as the love-

C-NS built most of its margin in the first half, grabbing a 10-4 advantage led by the duo of Mackenzie Prentice and Sophia Nesci, who had six points apiece. Prentice earned four as-

COMMUNITY CALENDAR

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.

MONDAY, APRIL 10

Community Cafe for Seniors

10 a.m. Liverpool Public Library. Join us at this new program designed for seniors to come together to talk, learn, and have fun. This month will be joined by Tess Kenney from Touching Hearts at Home. Tess will discuss the array of home care services Touching Hearts provides for seniors.

Adults with Disabilities Hangout

1 p.m. Liverpool Public Library. Join Ms. Edna in a sensory-friendly environment for tabletop games, arts and crafts, and more.

No registration required.

TUESDAY, APRIL 11

Game Night: Mad Gab

6 p.m. Salina Library. Meet up for an evening of Mad Gab, the strange language game. For ages 18 and up. Registration required.

Public Health and the Environment

7 p.m. Liverpool Public Library. Dr. Lemir Teron (SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry) discusses the local implications of climate change, environmental justice and how our energy transmission must be mindful of all residents to ensure a healthy CNY.

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 12

Plank Road Quilt Guild Business

Meeting

9:30 a.m. Cicero United Methodist Church. The purpose of the guild is to create interest and awareness of quilting. After meeting and show-and-tell, there will be a member spotlight. Visit www.plankroadquiltguild.org for more information.

APTD and CPTD Information Session

12 p.m. Virtual. CNY ATD will hold an informational session regarding the APTD (Associate Professional in Talent Development) certification credentials for talent development professionals. Email info@ cnyatd.org.

THURSDAY, APRIL 13

Adults with Disabilities Volunteer Days

10 a.m. Liverpool Public Library. Join librarian Ms. Edina, for a chance to volunteer at the library. We will be working on different projects to help the staff.

Books and Brews: No Pressure

Bookclub

6-8 p.m. Skaneateles Brewery. Ever wanted to join a bookclub but didn’t want to be tied down to reading a specific book?

This group is for you!

One Night Out

6:30 p.m. Liverpool Public Library. Take a night off and join us for an evening of relaxation and fun. Grab a beverage and enjoy casual conversation. This month we will play 1990s themed trivia.

FRIDAY, APRIL 14

Crafts for Seniors: Colorful Suncatcher 11 a.m. Salina Library. Craft and chat with others. For adults 55 and up. Registration required.

struck Susan. “Kuhoo was in ‘Plan B,’” Garelick recalled. American High produced that teen comedy back in 2021. “And Jillian is a very funny actress and also a writer. She’s writing a film that we’ll produce

sists to go with her pair of goals, while Nesci scored three times and added three assists, Natalie Wilson also getting a three-goal hat trick.

Brooke Molchanoff and Elizabeth Smith also had

SATURDAY, APRIL 15

Let’s Talk about Sustainability

11:30 a.m. Liverpool Public Library. In celebration of Earth Day, learn about how individuals can help create a more sustainable world.

Screening of “The Letter: A Message to our Earth”

2 p.m. Liverpool Public Library. Join for a screening of a documentary about a small group of people from around the world who have an encounter with Pope Francis that gives new hope for confronting the planetary climate crisis. Bones East Concert

2 p.m. Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, Syracuse. Bones East is a trombone ensemble. The ensemble will be accompanied by the Syracuse University Brass Ensemble.

APRIL 15 & 16

Folksmarch

Register Saturday from 9 a.m.-12 p.m., Sunday from 1 p.m.-3 p.m. Jordan-Elbridge Community Center, 1 New York 31, Jordan. We will walk west along a canal past Lock 51 to the turnaround point. The trail consists of light gravel and packed earth. Leashed dogs are allowed. $4 per adult, $1 for children ages 5-18, family max is $9. First time walkers are free.

APRIL 16 & MAY 14

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-toorder omelets, cereals, waffles, French toast, pancakes, scrambled eggs, home fries, fretta, biscuits and sausage gravy, bacon, sausage links, juices, milk, and coffee. Adults $12, ages 6-12 $5, ages 5 and under free. Proceeds benefit Elks projects and charitable programs. Any current COVID guidelines will apply. For info: 315-622-2348.

SUNDAY, APRIL 16

Loads and Loads of Love

12 p.m.-2 p.m. Colonial Laundromat, Genesee St., Baldwinsville. Laundry voucher required. Voucher includes quarters for one regular wash, 30 minute dry, a detergent sheet, and a dryer sheet. Call 315-6380406 for more information.

Family Art Exploration

1 p.m. Skaneateles Library. This low-key introduction to famous artists exposes participants to a little bit of art history and the freedom to express themselves. Learn about watercolor and chalk pastels inspired by Paul Klee.

Women’s Voices Series: Jess Novak

2 p.m. Liverpool Public Library. This project is made possible with funds from the statewide community regrants program, a regrant program of the New York State Council on the Arts.

Graphic Novel Bookclub

2:30 p.m. Skaneateles Library. The April book is Cat Kid: Comic Club by Dave Pilkey. Chat about the book, play games, and flex your creative brain. For kids in grades 3-5.

MONDAY, APRIL 17

CNY ATD Learn@Lunch

12 p.m.-12:45 p.m. Virtual. CNY ATD holds

here later this year.”

Two weeks ago, Garelick attended a premiere screening of “MM2” at the Eiffel Tower in Paris and on Tuesday, March 28, he attended a premiere at the Regrncy Village Theatre in Los

two-goal outings, with Gabby Putman and Marissa Doty also finding the net. By contrast, Westhill didn’t produce much beyond six goals by Kara Rosenberger.

So began a busy opening stretch for the Northstars

an informal conversation around current and emerging talent development topics.

Topic: exploring certifications. Email info@ cnyatd.org.

Crochet Help

4 p.m. Salina Library. Get individual help with your crochet project, learn to crochet, or catch up on the 2023 afghan. Registration required.

Creative Writing Workshop

6 p.m. Liverpool Public Library. This safe space is for anyone and everyone regardless of experience from people who have never written anything all the way to published authors. For ages 18 and up.

Mexican Train Dominoes

6 p.m. Salina Library. Meet up for an evening of Mexican Train, a fun dominoes variation.

TUESDAY, APRIL 18

Volunteer Days: Let’s Clean Up

1:30 p.m. Liverpool Public Library. Join us in celebrating the earth by helping clean up the library garden, and around Johnson Park of debris that is revealed as the snow melts. Gloves and bags will be provided.

Create!

6 p.m. Salina Library. Create wind chimes to welcome spring. Adults 18 and up. Registration required.

Money Smart with SECNY and OCC

6 p.m. Liverpool Public Library. For ages 16 and up. Are you beginning to explore the different ways to pay for college? Does it seem like the path that comes next should be clearer? We can assist you with specific questions regarding how to pay for college, costs of living, and what some of the different options for a post-high school life could look like.

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 19

Craft Kit: Wind Chimes

Pick up a kit any time the library is open. While supplies last. One per patron.

Salina Library Writing Group

6:30 p.m. Salina Library. Hone your writing skills or learn to write for various media. Facilitated by Debbie Stack, a local author, this group is a great way to get feedback and share questions and ideas. For adults 18 and up. Please register.

THURSDAY, APRIL 20

Community Dinners: Roast Pork St. Mark’s Lutheran Church, Baldwinsville. Drive thru, pick up only. Free for all, everyone welcome.

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/.

On the Same Page 6 p.m. Salina Library. Discuss books and TV shows and movies based on books. Tell us what you like or didn’t like! Register or email adults@salinalibrary.org.

The two Made an Odd Couple: Lincoln, Seward, and a Civil War Friendship 6:30 p.m. Skaneateles Library. Jeff Ludwig, Seward House Museum Education Director will discuss the fight for the presidency and eventual friendship/collaboration between Abraham Lincoln and William Seward.

Angeles.

“It was nice what we did in L.A. and Paris,” Garelick told the Liverpool audience, “but this screening here means so much more to me, here at the home of American High.”

that included a Saturday game at South Jefferson and three games this week against Section V’s Victor and Penfield along with Section II’s Bethlehem, all at Bragman Stadium.

D&D comes to Salina Library

With a blockbuster movie about to premiere, more people than ever before are interested in learning how to play Dungeons & Dragons. There’s no better place to learn than through Salina Library in Mattydale.

Dungeons & Dragons - known to fans as D&Dis a table top role playing game, or TTRPG.

It’s a fantasy game of make believe, with interactions being resolved with the help of polyhedral dice. When the game was first published almost 50 years ago, players had no choice but to sit around a table together, rolling dice, scribbling on sheets of paper, and developing friendships that lasted years - and sometimes, decades.

“With the pandemic, in-person gaming came to a screeching halt, but technology has advanced a lot in the last few years, and virtual table top websites allow gamers to play together, regardless of their physical locations,” Janet Richards, adult Services coordinator at Salina Library, said.

While online classes and programs like Zoom have received the most attention for facilitating virtual get-togethers, many gaming-specific websites experienced phenomenal growth during pandemic lockdowns. Salina Library has an account with one of the largest of these sitesRoll20, named for the die most often used in table top games, one with 20 sides.

“Even folks who aren’t leaving their homes because of health issues, or for any other reason, can now play this very popular game,” Richards said. “We’ve lined up two experienced people willing to teach people how to play D&D, and to use the Roll20 virtual interface. Our program is open to gamers of all experience levels. All you need is some way to connect to the Internet, and some way to send and receive voice streams. If you’ve got a webcam, you can interact via video as well, if you like.”

For more information please email DandD@salinalibrary.org

local students receive accolades from Cayuga Community College for Fall

2022 Semester

Cayuga Community College has announced student accolades for the Fall 2022 semester. Below are students who were named to the President’s List, Provost’s List and Dean’s List.

President’s List

Full-time students who earn a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 3.8 are eligible for the President’s List.

William Bianchi, of Liverpool

Casey Doyle, of Cicero

Eric Gilcher, of Liverpool

Julia Karst, of Clay

Sarah Patterson, of Clay

Kelly Rozyczko, of Clay

Anthony Sylvester, of Liverpool

President’s List, Part-Time:

Part-time students who have completed at least 12 credits at Cayuga, accumulated 6 or more credits in the Fall 2022 semester and earned a minimum GPA of 3.8 qualify for the President’s List.

SCHOOLS AND SCHOLARS

Celia Conner, of Clay

Hannah Gilcher, of Liverpool

Elizabeth Goehner-Testa, of North

Syracuse

Provost’s List

Full-time students who earn a GPA of 3.5 to 3.799 qualify for the Provost’s List.

Nicole Clapper, of Liverpool

Briana Dennis, of Liverpool

Alessia Herman, of Clay

Tyler Merrill, of Brewerton

Provost’s List, Part-Time

Part-time students who have completed at least 12 credits at Cayuga, accumulated 6 or more credits in the Fall 2022 semester and earned a GPA of 3.5-

3.799 qualify for the Provost’s List.

Joseph Dixie, of Liverpool

Nicole Meaker, of North Syracuse

Rebecca Morgan, of Clay

Dean’s List

Full-time students who earn a GPA of

3.25-3.499 qualify for the Dean’s List.

Ashley Denny, of Liverpool

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Services Services

Grace Hawkins, of Liverpool

Dean’s List, Part-Time Part-time students who have completed at least 12 credits at Cayuga, accumulated 6 or more credits in the Fall 2022 semester and earned a GPA of 3.253.499 qualify for the Dean’s List.

Justen Cage, of Liverpool

Jasmine Gary, of Liverpool

N. Syracuse resident named to Endicott College Dean’s l ist

North Syracuse resident Bailey Thieben was named to the Endicott College Fall 2022 Dean’s List students. In order to qualify for the Dean’s List, a student must obtain a minimum grade point average of 3.5, receive no letter grade below “C,” have no withdrawal grades, and be enrolled in a minimum of 12 credits for the semester.

Thieben, an environmental science major, is the daughter of Jennifer Thieben and William Thieben.

Local Residents Earn Academic Honors from Florida Tech

The following local students have been named to the Fall 2022 Dean’s List at Florida Institute of Technology:

Gwenn Dailey, of Cicero, and Sam Dattler of Clay.

To be included on the Dean’s List, a student must complete 12 or more graded credits in a semester with a semester grade point average of at least 3.4. local Residents e arn Award from WGU

The following Cicero residents have earned an Award of Excellence at Western Governors University. The award is given to students who perform at a superior level in their coursework.

Gerald Downey has earned an Award of Excellence at Western Governors University School of Education.

Carrie Schmid has earned an Award of Excellence at Western Governors University College of Business.

Epiphany Parish

Holy ursday: April 6th

Mass at 6:00pm at Epiphany Parish at St. Joseph the Worker

Good Friday: April 7th

Service at 2:00pm at Epiphany Parish at Immaculate Heart of Mary, 7:00pm at Epiphany Parish at St. Joseph the Worker

Easter Vigil: Saturday, April 8th

8:00pm at Epiphany Parish at Immaculate Heart of Mary

Easter Sunday: April 9th

8:00am at Epiphany Parish at St. Joseph the Worker

UNITED CH URCH OF CHRIST in BAY B ERRY

R ev. William Bartholomew, Pastor 315-652-6789

www.uccbayberry.org

H OLY WEEK SERVI CES

Maundy Thursday April 6, 7:30 pm

Good Friday Tenebrae Service April 7, 7:30 pm

Easter Sunday April 9, 8:30 and 10:30 am 10:30 services are live-streamed

215 Blackberry Road, Liverpool, NY 13090

Email: office@uccbayberry.org

9:30am at Epiphany Parish at Immaculate Heart of Mary

11:00am at Epiphany Parish at St. Joseph the Worker

W. F ERGERSON ~ PATRICI A H. F ERGERSON