LPL plans for National Library Week

By MElissA MCCuRDy CommuniCationS aSSiStant

Libraries are full of stories in a variety of formats from picture books to large print, audiobooks to e-books, and more. But there is so much more to the story, especially at the Liverpool Public Library.

With your library card, you have access to LPL’s Library of Things, which lends items like museum passes, games, musical instruments, and technology, like Chromebooks and hotspots. LPL programs bring our community together for entertainment, education, and connection through book clubs, story times, movie screenings, crafting classes, lectures, and more. Most recently, LPL partnered with Micron Technology, Inc. for a science, technology, engineering and mathematics education night that included a virtual reality demonstration and patrons wearing Micron “bunny suits.”

LPL’s mission is to connect our community, engage people and inspire discovery, learning and growth. National Library Week 2023 is a great time to explore LPL’s multi-faceted story by attending or participating in one of the many scheduled activities. This year, we will conclude National Library Week with our Filla-Bag Book Sale on Saturday, April 29 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Sunday, April 30 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. We hope to see you there!

National Library Week events at the LPL: secrets of the library

Thursday, April 27 ∙ 1 p.m. ∙ Sargent

During National Library Week, our own Mr. G will share library secrets with you, and even include a fun scavenger hunt at the end. Registration required at LPL.org.

National library Outreach Day

Wednesday, April 26 - National Library Outreach Day all across America! The LPL2Go Van will be popping up around Liverpool with items available for checkout and things to do. Visit LPL.org to see where the van is throughout the week.

Bresnahan Award

Wednesday, April 26 ∙ 6 – 7:30 p.m. - Celebrate the life of Liverpool Central School District Media Specialist, Lori Bresnahan with a book award reading presentation and reception.

National library Advocacy Day

Thursday ∙ April 27 - Take Action for Libraries Day, a day to rally advocates to support libraries. Let us know how much you appreciate us! Fill out an I Love My Library letter.

Fill-a-Bag Book sale!

Saturday, April 29 ∙ 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Sunday, April 30 ∙ 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.

What treasures will you find at the LPL used book sale? Fill a bag for $5 or 5 bags for $20. Cash only, please.

(KB-29 Tanker, KC-97 Tanker, Plattsburg AFB, NY and Savannah AFB, GA. Some 6-month TDY’s to Germany.

Flew all over the world. Many trips to Vietnam in C-124 based at Dover AFB, DE. Trips to Vietnam through Hawaii, Wake, Midway and Clark Air Bases. Hauling water treatment equipment from Holland to Italy. Awesome 1st class meal in Holland.

Post-service: Oswego State for teacher certification.

High School teacher starting in Syracuse City schools for social studies and driver ed.

Gary E. Baronick

Army - ‘66 - ‘68 - Vietnam War Liverpool. Entered - Buffalo. E4 / Supply for barracks; equipment repair. Served with 44th Engineers in Waegwan, Korea (Camp Carroll).

Memorable experiences:

When arriving in Korea, troops told not to let locals help with his bags; one didn’t and let local take bags who immediately ran off with all his belongings. Also told to secure their belongings at camp because the Koreans would sneak in at night and steal soldier’s belongings. There were also times they had to put on all their gear when the alarms would go off in camp.

Post-service: Returned to Buffalo as tool and die maker. In 1979 he moved to Liverpool and worked in the supply room at Miller Brewing in Fulton.

Clark A. Darby

Air Force - ‘63-‘67 - Vietnam War

North Syracuse. Entered - Syracuse. Staff Sergeant. Served four years on active duty and then two years in Inactive Reserve. Basic training in San Antonio, TX and then school in Amarillo, TX. Worked in supply in 1502d

Air Transport Wing in Honolulu, HI.

Memorable Experience: Living in Hawaii and helping with dignified transfer of the remains of military members returning to U.S. from the operational theater.

Post-service: Worked in purchasing with railroad, then in warehouse with Carrier; retired after 35 years of service. Dominick F. “Dom” Frontale Navy - ‘56 - ‘61 - Cold War North Syracuse. Entered - Syracuse. Petty Officer 3rd Class/Nuclear Weaponsman. Served on aircraft carriers USS Bennington (CVA-20) and USS Oriskany (CVA-34) in the Pacific.

Memorable experiences:

‘57 - Nuclear weapons training, Fort Campbell KY/TN inside fenced compound guarded by Marines with orders for Navy personnel to wear civilian clothing; Army soldiers identified them as living in the “birdcage.” Port visits to Canada, Bremerton WA, San Francisco, and San Diego. ‘59 - Taiwan Strait Crisis aboard USS Bennington on station for 45 days consecutively in intervention against Peoples’ Republic of China threats to take Republic of China Quemoy and Matsu Islands; three-day typhoon with sideways rain and heavy wind/seas that tore off Bennington flightdeck planking, bow catwalk, and elevator plus screw damage. Seasickness; during lull, watched a cruiser UNREP alongside carrier, thankful to not be on cruiser battered by heavy seas as cruiser’s hull fore and aft emerge from mountainous seas. Sole seaman in division of PO1s and CPOs with 16+ years’ service as WWII and Korea vets, they teased but treated him as a son developing and protecting him aboard and ashore with advice on liberty in Japan, Philippines, and Hong Kong to amazing cultural and geologic sites. On Oriskany was the most expe- rienced NW in division as PO3; enjoyed a less eventful WESTPAC. Earned Golden Dragon during his first International Dateline crossing. Awards include Good Conduct Medal.

Post-service: GE Photo Lab at Court St & Electronics Parkway, then GE maintenance.

Thomas “Tom” Gregory Navy - ‘66 - ‘69 - Vietnam War Cicero. Entered - Cicero. E-3 Builder. After basic training, proceeded to Gulfport, MS to be a SeaBee. Served in Viet Nam ‘67 - ‘68 stationed at Bhu Bai in US Naval Mobile Construction Battalion 121, Delta Company.

Memorable experiences: Constructing a spillway in connection with redirection of water that impacted Ho Chi Minh trail; received letter of commendation. After Viet Nam, deployed to Guantanamo Bay for reconstruction of buildings impacted by a hurricane.

Post-service: Civilian career was as a carpenter/union worker; built high rises, parking garages and athlete dormitories for the Olympics among others.

David Jr. “Dave” Merrill

Army - ‘62 - ‘65 - Cold War Liverpool. Entered - Liverpool. Specialist 4. Served with 5th Battalion, 57th Air Defense Artillery; worked on Sergeant missile system.

Memorable experience: During a field exercise, elephant grass was very tall and got lost running into outpost; had to keep giving pass codes to find way out. Returned from Germany via ship; bunks so tight one couldn’t turn over and guys were fall-

Honor Flight

l From page 1 and Arlington to Syracuse around 7:30 p.m.

Of the 80 veterans on the trip, more than 50 served during the Vietnam War. One, James Marland of Madison County, served in the Navy during World War II.

Back in Syracuse, a crowd of hun- ing out and sliding all over deck. Awards include Expert Rifleman on M-14. uriah P. Montclair

Post-service: Worked with AT&T for 34 years as tech manager. After retirement, worked at Lowe’s for 10 years in the electrical department.

Army - ‘68 - ‘70 - Vietnam War sylvester “Gene” Oates Air Force - ‘53 - ‘62 - Korean War; Cold War dreds had gathered to celebrate their service to their country and welcome them home.

Brewerton. Entered - Onondaga. Sergeant E-4 / CommunicationsClerk/Technician. Served with 304th Security Police Company, a strategic communications unit.

Memorable experiences: Joined at 17. Trained on communications; cleared Top Secret. Adjusted well to watch rotation schedule - three days 0600-1400, three days 14002200, three days 2200-0600; three days off. Time off allowed opportunities to explore Seoul and other areas in Korea. Awards include Good Conduct, National Defense, Expert Badges for rifle and pistol.

Post-service: Completed high school and college. Operates a business making auto parts for race cars.

Liverpool. Entered - Capon Bridge, WV. Staff Sergeant/Heavy Equipment Mechanic. Served in Japan with 483rd Motor Vehicle Squadron, 483rd Troop Transport Command, which dropped paratroopers into Korea.

Memorable experience: Interacting with Japanese and learning to get along. Attending unit reunions in Missouri. Awards include Korean War medals; Good Conduct Medal.

Post-service: Worked with General Electric in Syracuse.

After deplaning, the veterans formed a parade led by bagpipers and completed by a drum and fife corps through the main hall of Hancock Airport to a ceremony site in the center of the airport’s main concourse. As they made their way through the airport, people in the adoring crowd raised posters thanking them for their

Couple plans summer 2024 wedding

Mr. and Mrs. Tom and Cindi Castiglia of Liverpool are excited to announce the engagement of their son, Dominic, to Jacklyn Atkins, daughter of Heidi Atkins of Queensbury and Kurt Atkins of South Glens Falls.

Dominic received his bachelor’s degree from SUNY ESF and is employed with ChemTrade as an EHS Supervisor. Jackie vice’” service, waved flags and shouted their encouragement. A lieutenant colonel from the 10th Mountain Division at Fort Drum briefly addressed the veterans during the Honor Flight ceremony.

“We are so proud of your service and everything you’ve done for your country,” he said. “I couldn’t be more proud to be here representing the 10th Mountain Division to welcome you home and say ‘thank you for your ser- received her bachelor’s degree in finance, management information systems and business from LeMoyne College. She is a Lead Global Payroll Project Manager with G.E. Dominic surprised Jackie with a romantic evening proposal at The Sagamore Resort. A Summer 2024 wedding is planned.

Honor Flight Network was formed in 2005 to transport veterans at no cost to Washington, DC to visit their memorials. Honor Flight Syracuse, currently led by President Kevin Bradley, conducted its inaugural mission in October 2012 for 27 veterans and since then, over 1,200 veterans have traveled from Central and Northern New York and the Mohawk Valley.