Star Review digital edition - May 10, 2023

Liverpool, C-NS take league losses

School elections are May 16

Voters in the Cicero North Syracuse school district will elect three members of the school board when they head to the polls on May 16. There are five candidates for the three positions. Polls are open from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Terri Krueger

Terri Krueger is seeking reelection for a third term to the Board of Education. Krueger has lived in the North Syracuse Central School District for 14 years, owns a business in the community, and has three grown children, Lex, Parker and Brittany.

Krueger is the owner and senior financial advisor of Krueger Advisors, LLC, a female-owned and operated company, offering a full suite of services catering to families, LGBTQIA+, women and small businesses. She graduated from the New Hartford Central School District and attended Mohawk Valley Community College and Utica College of Syracuse University. She earned certification as a Chartered Financial Consultant from the American College of Financial Services and is New York State registered in securities.

for the Million Dollar Round Table, Country Chair for the MDRT for the Business Strategy and Planning Task Force and Board Member for The Kanikapila Project. She previously served on the VERA House Elder Justice Committee, was vice president of Plank Road Chamber of Commerce, a capital committee member for Rescue Mission Alliance and a therapy dog handler for PAWS of CNY, Inc. She also formerly served as a court appointed children’s special advocate for Onondaga County and was treasurer for Greater North Syracuse Chamber of Commerce.

Joshua Ludden

Joshua Ludden is seeking his first term on the board of education. He is a life-long resident of the North Syracuse Central School District and a graduate of CiceroNorth Syracuse High School. He has a degree in political science and religious studies from American University and is currently employed by the New York State Senate as an external relations associate assisting the office of Senator John W. Mannion in constituent relations and community affairs.

By Phil BlACkwEll

From all that it learned the first time around, the Liverpool boys lacrosse team nearly managed to catch Baldwinsville in their rematch last Tuesday night at LHS Stadium.

And though the Bees pulled it out, 10-9, the closeness of the outcome added new suspense to the rest of the season as Liverpool proved that it could snare the sectional Class A title from the reigning state champions.

Having lost 17-7 at B’ville on April 13, Liverpool, who had won five in a row since that game, found, in the rematch, a bit more success against the Bees’ defense. More importantly, it did a far better job of containment.

Owen Salanger, with his 10 saves, turned back half the direct shots he faced and kept many of the Bees’ top players quiet.

However, five goals from Keegan Lynch and four goals from Brady Garcia, plus a tally by Carson Dyl, overcame Liverpool’s more balanced effort.

Dom Osbeck scored three times,

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with Joe Sacco getting two goals and three assists. Aaron Clouthier also had three assists as he, along with Owen Michaud, Bradley Cole and Gavin Kenna, had single goals.

Two nights later, with a chance on its home turf to pull off a season sweep of West Genesee, Liverpool could not pull it off, outscored by the Wildcats in an 18-12 decision.

During an exciting, back-andforth first half, Liverpool forged a 10-9 advantage led by Osbeck, who eventually finished with five goals to pass the 100-career point mark.

Clouthier added three goals, with Sacco and Owen Michaud combining for five assists to go with their lone tallies.

WG took control, though, with a 7-2 push through the third quarter and blanked Liverpool in the final period, with Liam Burns proving unstoppable thanks to his seven goals and six assists that overcame Salanger’s 14 saves.

Cicero-North Syracuse would face B’ville on Thursday, still reeling a week later from the fact that its main

scoring threat, Mason Ciciarelli, had torn his ACL during a seven-goal effort against West Genesee.

Here, the Northstars would not get on the board in a 13-0 defeat as three Bees goalies – Nick Cary, Trevor Sutton and Brandon Dusky – combined to stop all 12 of C-NS’s shots.

It was 10-0 by halftime, the Bees ultimately seeing Brady Garcia leading the attack, backing up his pair of goals with three assists as Garrett Sutton found the net four times and Carson Dyl had three goals and one assist.

All of this followed the Northstars’ struggles in last Tuesday’s 12-4 defeat to Fayetteville-Manlius, a team it beat 13-12 at Bragman Stadium back in April. But without Ciciarrelli, C-NS went through plenty of long droughts and, aside from Elijah Martin’s hat trick, got a single goal from Ian Leahey as Emmit Porter and Tyler Milewski got assists.

F-M, who had seen its own star forward (T.J. Conley) get lost for the season in April, had adjusted. John

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Backyard gunshots lead to arrest

deputies charge oswego street resident with five felonies

By RuSS TARBy

Shortly after 6 p.m. Friday, May 5, the Onondaga County 911 Center received a call reporting that a man was firing a gun in his yard. One of the rounds struck the caller’s house.

Onondaga County Sheriff’s Office deputies and Liverpool Police Department officers arrived at the suspect’s home at 1205 Oswego St., near the corner of Meyers Road.

While the LPD officers handled traffic control, deputies attempted to make contact with the man, but he declined to respond.

When he refused to exit the house, deputies determined that the man was unlikely to comply.

“The situation could have been dangerous, so 911 was notified to make a reverse call to the neighbors,” Tom Newton, the sheriff’s office public information officer, said. The Onondaga County Swat

Unit was activated and responded. Sheriff’s negotiators contacted the man and stayed on the phone with him during the evening.

“It was evident that the man was not going to leave his residence so the swat unit made entry to the house after a warrant was issued by a judge,” Newton said.

Deputies apprehended the man about 1 a.m. Saturday.

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Krueger is a Cicero Youth Board member, US Community Leader

Meet the L’pool BOE candidates

Residents of the Liverpool school district will have five choices for three seats when they head to the polls on May 16. Each of the candidates is listed below. Polls are open from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. at the Wetzel Road gymnasium.

Jecenia Bresett

Hi, I’m

Jecenia Bresett, proud mother of three – a daughter in 11th grade and boy/girl twins in 7th. A lifelong learner, activist and go-getter, I’ve spent time as a successful entrepreneur, non-profit founder, author and more. Today, I serve as VP of the Chestnut Hill PTO, working to bring critical afterschool programming to students, regardless of income. In this role, I also lead fundraising efforts to support student enrichment field trips; successful and affordable school events; our school’s food pantry and teachers’ endeavors around creativity and inclusivity.

I’m running for the board of education because it’s time to meet teachers, staff and students where they are; to provide meaningful support for the many challenges they face today. I want to challenge the district to think outside of the box to improve communications in schools and help students and educators feel seen, heard, and comfortable enough to share ideas with their peers for optimal learning and growth. I’m passionate about building youth confidence; promoting creativity and respect; encouraging

connections; and supporting mental health needs. I ask the tough questions, and do the hard work, ACTION-oriented and always roll up my sleeves ready to volunteer. Thank you in advance for your support!

Stacey Chilbert

My name is Stacey Chilbert. My husband Dan and I have lived in Liverpool with our four children for 29 years. Dan has also taught in the district for 29 years and is currently teaching 6th grade. As for myself, I worked as a nurse at St Joseph’s Hospital and Home Care for 18 years. When our children were little, I volunteered for the PTO, in the classroom, and as a Girl Scout Leader for 17 years. More recently, I’ve been volunteering to make sure free quality eye care is available to all who need it. Looking for ways to help others and ensuring that everyone has a voice has always been something I’ve truly enjoyed. I would be honored to be a part of the Liverpool Board of Education and continue doing just that. Working together, this district can be an equitable, safe, and welcoming environment for all who attend school and work here. Please vote for me to allow me the privilege of working toward that end, and I will make sure the community is heard while working to support our children academically, socially and in a fiscally responsible way.

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DRAW BATTLE: Liverpool midfielder Mason Gridley (7) fights for the face-off with Baldwinsville’s Josh Armpriester (32) during last Tuesday’s game. The Bees prevailed by a score of 10-9.

MORE quESTiONS ThAN ANSwERS

By RuSS TARBy

Contributing Writer

There were more questions than answers at last Thursday’s 90-minute “town hall” probing the problem of vehicles crashing into the Onondaga Lake Parkway railroad bridge.

Produced by cnycentral.com and aired over WTVH-TV5, the May 4 program was anchored by Matt Mulcahy and Michael Benny at the “Amish Country” gazebo in Liverpool’s Washington Park. CNYcentral’s news director, Sean Carroll, oversaw the production.

Three primary guests were featured: Congressman Brandon Williams, Onondaga County Sheriff’s Chief Deputy Matt Fisher and town of Salina Supervisor Nick Paro. The 50th District State Sen. John Mannion was also on hand.

Since Jan. 1, six oversize vehicles have struck the 150-year-old bridge. Last year, eight trucks taller than 10’9” crashed there. In September 2010 four passengers were killed when a double-deck Megabus hit the bridge while traveling 47 mph.

Outside the gazebo, Benny interviewed New York State Department of Transportation Regional Director Dave Smith, who said that some 22,000 vehicles use the parkway daily. Smith outlined several agency initiatives in-

C-NS students honored by chamber of commerce

cluding increased signage, a reinvestigation into the lowering the road “slightly” and creating a physical barrier to stop trucks from entering the parkway.

While several of the three dozen audience members at the park suggested raising the bridge, that option – which would entail laying and grading thousands of feet of new track –has been rejected as too expensive.

Any move to raise the bridge would necessitate agreement by its owner, CSX Transportation. Asked if he’s in contact with the railroad, Smith said, “CSX is hard to get in touch with, but if we’re talking about raising the bridge, CSX has to come to the table.”

Benny reported that Cnycentral had invited CSX representatives to attend the town hall, but company officials declined.

Williams pledged to contact the railroad company to encourage it to “join the conversation.”

Another institution which apparently contributes to the crashes is the new Amazon Fulfillment Center on Morgan Road.

Paro pointed out that many trucks doing business with Amazon have recently struck the bridge.

Liverpool Police Chief Jerry Unger, who attended the town hall, said “Amazon should be here, too. It’s possible they could be held liable.”

Unger pointed out that – although the bridge is located outside of the village – his officers are almost always the first on the scene of

a bridge strike simply “because of proximity.”

Fisher agreed.

“Liverpool Police officers are routinely there first,” he said.

Village Trustee Christina Fadden recalled that the DOT is considering a major redesign of the parkway, a plan strongly opposed by village government, but Smith did not offer any updates about that controversial proposal.

Much discussion focused on truck drivers.

Veteran driver Frank Caputo said too many commercial drivers “don’t read or speak English, so these signs with words on them aren’t effective.”

Caputo said simple visuals such as an image of a box-truck crossed-out could work better.

Drivers may be using outdated Global Positioning Systems.

“If we can revise the software and remove Route 370 east and west both ways and take them down the Old Liverpool Road,” said Robert Donabella, “that should do it.”

The DOT’s Dave Smith suggested that some drivers neglect to secure commercial GPS systems, which might steer them away from the bridge but cost appreciably more.

Williams made one of the simplest, straightforward suggestions to halt the bridge strikes.

“Put up a traffic light,” he said. “Everyone knows that red means stop.”

Vote on LPL budget set for May 16

Liverpool community. Some accomplishments for the year include:

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Fifteen C-NS students were recently honored by the Plank Road Chamber of Commerce.

Fifteen Cicero-North Syracuse High School students recently received awards from the Plank Road Chamber of Commerce at their April 12 awards ceremony. The awards are sponsored by various Chamber members, who provide certificates and cash awards for the students.

The following students were recognized by the listed sponsoring organizations:

Bhavi Patel - Academic award sponsored by AmeriCU Credit Union

Thomas Newton - Business Career Pathway award sponsored by Holiday Inn

Eva Farone - Art award sponsored by Ardent Homes

Dylan Midlar - BOCES award sponsored by European Motor Club of CNY

Mia Huynh - Diversity award sponsored by Kruger Funeral Home, Inc.

Annalisa Emmi - Community Service award sponsored by NAVAC

Kenton Cochran - Family and Consumer Science award sponsored by Seneca Savings

Natalie Miles - Performing Arts award sponsored by North Syracuse Education Association

Brayden Shannon - Leadership award sponsored by Coast Guard Auxiliary

Johnny Lisi - School Spirit award sponsored by Kirnan Real Estate

Carter King - Boys Physical Education award sponsored by NBT Bank

Kat McRobbie-Taru - Girls Physical Education award sponsored by Vision FCU

Thomas Wills - Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) award sponsored by Kishmish, Inc.

Joseph Kawola Jr. - Technology award sponsored by Pathfinder Bank

Austin Ryder - Outstanding Personal Achievement award sponsored by State Farm

voters

Tuesday, May 16. The budget for the LPL will be proposition #4 on the ballot this year. Voting will take place from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m., in the former Wetzel Road Elementary Gymnasium, located at 4246 Wetzel Road, Liverpool.

The LPL Board of Trustees approved a budget proposal of $4,361,000, which carries a budget increase of 3.4 percent. A detailed breakdown and comparison with the 2022-23 budget is available on the library website at LPL.org/budget.

This year there are two vacancies on the LPL Board of Trustees. Voters will find that there is one candidate listed on the ballot, Veronica Mainville.

The LPL has had an exciting year, both inside our building and throughout the

3 The LPL2Go Van launched, bringing WiFi and library services right to our community.

The Charlie Cart, a self-contained mobile kitchen, arrived at the LPL. The Charlie Cart was made possible by funding from the NYS Assembly, with a special thanks to Assemblywoman Pamela Hunter.

3 LPL teens and tweens celebrated STEM Education with Micron.

3 Since July 2022, 182 children signed up for 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten

3 Hearing Loops were installed in the library to further increase accessibility at the LPL.

The LPL offers a full complement of early literacy programs, along with robust programs for tweens and teens.

Live music has also returned to the LPL, thanks to the CNY Arts grant.

Cicero FD Auxiliary holds fundraiser

tV ‘town hall’ seeks solutions to parkway bridge strikes

MEET MiChAEl

Faye DeMichele, 85 avid reader, enjoyed board and card games

Faye Ann DeMichele, 85, passed away on Thursday, April 20, 2023, at Senita Ridge Hospice House.

Visitation was from 11 a.m. to noon on Friday, May 5, 2023, at Norman L. Waterman Funeral Home, 124 West Miller St., Newark, N.Y. 14513. Faye’s graveside service followed visitation at 12:30 p.m. in Newark Cemetery, North Main Street, Newark.

In memory of Faye, in lieu of flowers, please consider donations to Arizona Hospice of the Valley, 1510 E Flower St, Phoenix, AZ 85014.

Faye was born the daughter of the late Anthony and Margaret Venturino on Dec. 29, 1937, in Canandaigua, N.Y. Faye attended Eastwood High School, then moved to Skaneateles, where she raised her family and called it home for 37 years. She worked for Prudential for 20 years until her retirement. Faye was a long-time member of St Mary’s of the Lake Catholic Church, enjoyed playing bridge, golf and tennis, was an avid reader and loved pets of all kinds, even the ones that made her sneeze.

She enjoyed board and card games and rarely passed up a good piece of chocolate

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Faye DeMichele

or a TV crime show. She moved to Arizona in 2001 to be closer to her children and grandchildren and cherished her time with them.

Faye will be remembered by her children, Mark Anthony, Christopher Charles, Michele Marie (Ed), and Julianne (Barry); grandchildren Zachary, Alexa, Joshua, Olivia, Samantha, and Gabriel; her greatgranddaughter Elara; her sister, Gail Margaret Fiorito (Anthony) and nieces.

Please write a memory or condolence to the family by visiting watermanfuneralhom.com

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Michael is a dog for all seasons and all reasons. Love strolls and cuddles? Meet Michael! Want to go hiking? Meet Michael. Want to stay home and watch Netflix? Michael’s your man! Michael came to the shelter as a stray. Over time, his sweet side has really shone through. All of the volunteers LOVE him; he walks great on the leash, knows sit, and takes treats gently. He loves treats, but he also loves cuddles and being pet. Michael would make a wonderful companion. Once you meet Michael, you’ll see why everyone loves him! Call 315-454-4479, email frontdesk1@ cnyspca.org or click on CNYSPCA.org fore more information about adoption.

County helps keep residents safe using new PropertyCheck software

Onondaga County

Clerk Lisa Dell announced recently that she has implemented PropertyCheck in the County Clerk’s Office to help protect residents from potential property and mortgage fraud.

The 24/7 service allows residents to sign up on the Onondaga County Clerk’s website to receive notifications when official documents are recorded in their name. Residents can activate alerts based on

their name.

This is a free service. There is no codst to participate.

“Unfortunately we have seen some instances where someone fraudulently obtained a deed for a home without the knowledge of the real homeowner,” said Dell.

“Because there currently is no law against companies selling your information, the best way to protect yourself is to stay vigilant and informed. Our of-

fice is happy to offer this no-cost solution to help residents feel safer about their properties and online security.”

For those who may need assistance signing up for this program or needs further information, call 315-435-2227.

If you receive anything in the mail about your property records that seems questionable, Ms. Dell encourages you to contact her office at 315435-2226.

Karen A. Ryan, 69, of Brewerton, passed away May 2, 2023. Fergerson Funeral Home, North Syracuse, has arrangements.

James F. Jaeger, 91, of North Syracuse, passed away May 3, 2023. Fergerson Funeral Home, North Syracuse, has arrangements.

Mindful of motorcycles

It has been a long road out of winter and it seems as though the spring and summer seasons are at last making an appearance in Central New York.

As with the change to the winter months, the warmer months also bring some changes we all need to be cognizant of when we are driving.

This is a time of year when there are more people on the road in cars, on bikes and motorcycles.

Whether it is with a destination like a vacation or a weekend adventure or just a long family drive taking in the fresh air, there will be more traffic on the roads in the coming months.

Taking the time to be mindful of others and giving yourself extra time to get where you are going are always good ideas regardless of the time of the year.

Aside from more vehicles there will also be more motorcycles on the road.

According to AAA, April was dedicated to raising awareness about the dangers of distracted driving and this segues into May’s theme which is Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month.

There are roughly 8.6 million motorcycle owners in the U.S., according to AAA.

According to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), the number of on-road motorcycles registered in the U.S. has risen over the last ten years, doubling from 4.3 million in 2002 to 8.6 million in 2021.

While many love the feeling of freedom and the wind as they move down the road out in the open, this does leave motorcyclists exposed in a way other motorists are not.

According to the National Safety Council motorcyclists are more vulnerable to crashes than any other driver.

In 2007, the mileage death rate for motorcyclists was 37 times greater than for passenger car occupants.

Motorcycle safety also is an issue of increasing concern – fatalities involving drivers and motorcyclists increased 131 percent between 1998 and 2008, according to the National Safety Council.

May is designated as Motorcycle Safety Awareness month and the NSC has several tips for motorists and motorcyclists alike to keep in mind.

The NSC has recommended that cars leave a greater following distance between themselves and motorcycles.

Drivers should also show extra caution in intersections. Most crashes occur when a driver fails to see a motorcyclist and turns left in front of a motorcycle.

Drivers should never try to share a lane with a motorcycle. Always give a motorcycle the full lane width.

It is important to remember that it is a two way street and motorcyclists also need to be mindful of their surroundings and the more exposed nature of being in the open on a bike and the different limitations that a motorcycle has compared with a car or other vehicle.

According to the NSC, motorcyclists should avoid riding in poor weather conditions.

Motorcyclists should position their motorcycles to avoid a driver’s blind spot.

Many crashes occur because motorcycles are hidden in a vehicle’s blind spot.

Motorcyclists must use turn signals for every turn or lane change.

Drivers should always make a visual check for motorcyclists by checking mirrors and blind spots before entering or leaving a lane of traffic, according to the NSC.

HOW CAN WE HELP?

AN ODE TO MY MOM, MY HERO

I wrote this many years ago and I think that I’ve asked that it be printed twice because it says what I know to be the truth about mothers…not all the truth but enough to mean something.

I can see her standing in the light from the kitchen window, dust motes dancing around her as she washed the family clothes. She stood at that sink every Monday and washed the clothing of four small children, her husband and herself on an old fashioned wooden washboard.

At five, I was intrigued, carefully noting her wash day methods. She would scrub each item and, when it was sufficiently cleaned, she would put it behind the washboard and begin to work on another.

When there were no more clothes to wash, or, more likely, when there was no more room behind the washboard, she would drain the sink, fill it again with clean water and rinse all that she had just scrubbed, finally wringing each with her hands. She would take each sink load of wet clothing outside to the porch where, in all but wet weather, she would hang the wash on the line, carefully adjusting the poles that held it up under the weight of the clothing. Wash day sometimes took all day.

At five years old, I wanted to be just like her. I wanted my hands to look like hers, reddened by the water and the cold. I couldn’t wait until I could wash clothes at the sink.

She was faced with raising four children born in less than five years virtually alone. My father was spirited away by the state of New York to a tuberculosis sanitarium in Otisville when I,

the eldest, was six years old. She struggled with little money, and was even the recipient of welfare for a time, accomplishing heroic deeds with the help of her mother, my beloved grandmother.

I can remember them conferring over the remaking of second-hand clothing, ripping apart an old sweater to get yarn to knit mittens or make an afghan to warm our beds, making inexpensive meals out of bizarre ingredients such as chicken feet or kidneys.

I can remember not knowing that we were poor, wanting things like paper and crayons, but thinking that only the very rich had these things. I wanted to be just like her, making do, making everything safe. I saw my mother go off to work, leaving the house at 10

Fadden seeks mayor’s seat

To the editor: Seventy-five years ago my parents, Henry and Gloria Fadden, moved from Syracuse to a beautiful little village along Onondaga Lake into their first house at 809 Second St to make Liverpool their home.

I was born and raised in this special place, attending Liverpool Elementary, Liverpool Middle and Liverpool High School. I am a trustee of this beloved village and its people and am now running to serve as the next mayor.

I am your hometown candidate who has deep ties to this community, who treasures its history, has a vision for an ever brighter future, and who has the experience to lead us there.

I chose to return to Liverpool when expecting my daughter Shannon because I wanted her to have the same gift of this great hometown.

I knew mayors Ollie Masters, Jim Moore and others, and in my 2015 first run for trustee I was endorsed by mayors Fred Bobenhausen, Al Sahm and our first woman mayor, Marlene Ward.

Now having been directly involved guiding this village nearly eight years, our dedicated Mayor Gary White has endorsed me to succeed him as best prepared to lead us forward.

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p.m. to work overnight as a telephone operator. She was, for many years, the primary breadwinner. My Dad’s tuberculosis was closely followed by heart disease and the dissolution of the company for which he worked. I was there to take over part of the burden. I had learned as much as I could about her motherly arts. I could cook and clean, and even sew.

I didn’t have to wash clothing in the sink; my five-year-old childhood dream had been transformed by a front-loading GE washing machine. The clothes still dried on the line in the backyard and it took a while before I could help with that chore, but I grew as fast as I could. I helped her as often as possible, focusing on growing up and getting good grades. She was still

I have devoted years of my life to local causes and initiatives that better our lives, whether community events like the Christmas tree lighting, Memorial Day services and tree plantings, or the transformational cleanup and habitat restoration of Onondaga Lake.

I am a lifetime member of the American Legion Auxiliary, attending events supporting veterans at our local Post 188 since childhood.

In my time as trustee my voice for common sense and vigilance for the taxpayer, putting in countless hours on special projects to spare the cost of additional services, shows that the votes we cast to elect leaders in local government matter.

I am proud to advocate for you, village residents, while also working with partners such as the county to bring projects like Main Street beautification into reality.

I have always served our residents without regard to party, as is our long tradition, and as your mayor I will put people over politics to keep our community united and continuing to build our next chapters together.

Please feel free contact me at 315-4575362, and I humbly ask for your support on village Election Day, Tuesday, June 20.

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my hero. She was tired when she got home, but still had much to do while we were at school. But then, well into my teens, I no longer envied her and aspired to something more than the drudgery of her life. Her vision of life was colored by her experience. She counseled me, “Learn a trade, Ann, so that when your husband gets sick you will be able to support your family.”

I, at 15, wanted so much more than that and was annoyed at her lack of imagination. At 15 I was too concerned with my own ambition and dreams to see the woman who lived that work-a-day life for the heroine she was. My adulation was replaced by teenage

Trash collection

To the editor:

Liverpool Village Trustee Dennis Hebert understandably sees adjacent municipalities trash collection trends as the way of the future. But the Village of Liverpool is only one mile square. Its DPW can cost-effectively manage trash pickup with its existing truck and payroll. Its sticker system also allows village residents to pay only for the amount they put to the curb and prevents folks passing through the village from dumping tons of their trash en route.

The town of Salina, the city of Syracuse and other suburban towns must hire trash haulers for pickup, given their much larger size.

These haulers - not a prevailing “trend” - will require these municipalities to “…go in the direction..’’ of huge receptacles for robotic truck pickup. Unfortunately, these are often inappropriate for small households and difficult for elderly homeowners. Its small size will allow the village of Liverpool to buck the trend of robotized trash pickup.

M ARTHA M. Ou RS l iverpool

pHotoS CourteSy ann Ferro Mom and all of us in Aunt Gen’s yard about 1947.

Ramblings from the empty nest ann Ferro

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DIVA carries on the legacy of all-female big bands

Following in the footsteps of pioneering big bands such as Ina Ray Hutton & The Melodears and the International Sweethearts of Rhythm, the DIVA Jazz Orchestra proudly carries on the hallowed tradition of swingin’ all-female outfits.

Hutton, a singer widely known as “The Blonde Bombshell of Rhythm,” led the Melodears from 1934 through 1939.

The Sweethearts – which DownBeat labeled “America’s No. 1 All-Girl Orchestra” – swung from 1937 through 1949 before reuniting for concerts in 1952 and 1980.

‘ u nder-recognized legacy’

“There’s a rich, important and often under-recognized legacy of all-female big bands,” reported National Public Radio as it aired a melodious feature on the DIVA phenomenon. As inheritors of that legacy of all-girl bands, drummer/leader Sherrie Maricle and her 14 musicians are extending that legacy well into the 21st century, and they’re doing it with style and stamina.

Syracuse jazz collector and photographer John Herr calls DIVA “one of the hardestdriving big bands on the scene.” He applauds their “tight section work and assured solos.”

The Washington Post concurs, reporting that Maricle and company “played with the vigor and complexity of the big-time big bands.” Ditto The Hartford Courant which declared that “DIVA’s ensemble sound crackles with clarity, precision and power.”

D i VA at LHS May 12

You can catch that crackling clarity when DIVA headlines the 25th annual Jumpin’ Jazz Jam, at 7 p.m. Friday, May 12 at the Liverpool High School Auditorium, 4338 Wetzel Road, in the town of Clay.

Opening the show will be three of the high-school outfits, the Stage Band, the Jazz Ensemble and the Jazz Lab Band. Tickets cost $10, and are available at ticketspicket.co m ; 315-453-1500.

Over the course of its 30-year history, the DIVA Jazz Orchestra has produced nearly a dozen discs from a “Swingin’ Life” to “Something’s Coming.” In 2018, they concentrated on the original

contempt.

Where did that little girl’s adoration go? I was looking at her through a child’s eyes and it was only when I had children of my own and understood the power of that mother-child bond that I began to understand her in even the smallest way.

As a young mother who also worked outside the home, as she had, I complained that I didn’t have enough time to play with my children. She smiled and told me that she never had time to play with us.

“Always so much to do,” she said. I spent a week with her about a month before she died. We did nothing of great import. We ate out at her favorite restaurants, simple family places tucked here and there around St.

Livin’ in Liverpool

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material band members wrote for “The 25th Anniversary Project” CD. Those tunes –some of which we’ll surely hear here Friday -- include baritone saxophonist Leigh Pilzer’s propulsive “East Coast Andy,” multi-reedist Janelle Reichman’s “Middleground,” trumpeter Barbara Laronga’s “Jami’s Tune,” alto saxophonist Alexa Tarantino’s pensive “Square One” (a showcase for flugelhornist Rachel Therrien and the composer) and pianist Tomoko Ohno’s buoyant “La Americana,” with Sherrie Maricle pushing the beat at the drum kit. Dig it!

The village is gonna be abuzzin’ come Saturday, May 13. Not only is it the village-wide garage sale all weekend, but several groups will get Johnson Park jumpin’ as the Liverpool Community Gardeners and the chamber of commerce host their second annual Dig It with The Arts event, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

A primary vendor will be the Mother’s Day Weekend Hanging Plant Sale on Saturday, sponsored by Liverpool First United Methodist Church, the purple door church at 604 Oswego St.

BTW, the leadership of Liverpool Community Gardeners has recently changed. Founding director Rebecca Battoe has stepped aside, and longtime Liverpool activist Kelley Romano has stepped up. Those two ladies have helped keep Liverpool’s landscape lookin’ good!

And Dig It! Live entertainment! The musical duo the Power of Two will perform folk, rock and country tunes at the park from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The Power of Two is husband-andwife Patrick and Gwen McCarroll, who live in Liverpool.

And about a block away, St. Paul’s Lutheran Church is hosting a combined rummage and bake sale, at 210 Hazel St. The sales will continue from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday and Saturday, May 12 and 13; cash only.

Last word

“Our band comes with a high energy and power, and we’re going to swing you out of your seat.”

–.Sherrie Maricle, bandleader for the DIVA Jazz Orchestra.

Pete. We talked, we listened to the gulls on the beach and watched some TV. I helped her plant flowers in the bed by the side of her house.

She told me that she always wanted to be a nurse, but she had to leave school at the end of the eighth grade to help support her parents. And she loved nice clothes. When you have four growing children and an invalid spouse, money for nice clothes wasn’t possible.

Her vices, she would smile, were romance novels and licorice. She loved her small gardens, always with her favorite portulacas front and center. She was an expert seamstress, like her mother, and we were the recipients of her talents for years. She had a faith in God that was strong, a belief in her children even stronger. We could do no wrong. Ever! She cared for us even

Stories skating toward a Cup

Oh, nothing much going on in the NHL playoffs.

Just a 26-hour stretch where the defending champions, the 2020 and 2021 champions, and the team with the most regularseason points in history all got cast out.

That would be Colorado, Tampa Bay and Boston, for the uninitiated. Also the Rangers are out, blanked in Game 7 by New Jersey, a fate almost worse than last place.

That sound you heard on those particular evenings were ESPN and Turner Sports cringing at the notion that their ratings cash cows in Beantown and the Big Apple were gone, and possibly a few million viewers with them.

Well, if they go, they’ll miss something special.

Of the eight teams that started the second round, three have never hoisted the Stanley Cup, and four of the other five haven’t won it in the salary cap era. Only Carolina has done so….in 2006, the first year of the cap after the lockout.

In other words, we’ve got hungry teams here, some full of youth, some full of experience, but each of them with a compelling narrative and one guaranteed to find nirvana sometime in June.

Carolina and Dallas have the most standard cases – good teams for years, maybe it’s their turn. The Hurricanes have gained plenty of playoff reps in recent years and have an underrated and passionate fan base. Oh, and those post-game celebrations they cooked up made Don Cherry mad. An extra bonus.

When they needed a COVID bubble in 2020, the Stars got all the way to the finals. Thus, there’s some points for getting real close and returning with a good chance to add to the title won in 1999 when….okay, as a Sabres fan I probably shouldn’t mention it except for “No Goal”.

Then there’s the expansion duo. Vegas almost cut in front of the line their very first season in 2018, ruining whatever charm may have come from paying some dues. Now? Oh, it’s always a spectacle in Sin City, and that’s cool, but again, as a Sabres fan, seeing Jack Eichel happy……

Far more charming is Seattle.

First, the cool name – Kraken! Then there’s the passion always displayed by Seattle fans whatever the sport –

when we, wrapped up in our lives, were too busy to attend to her, too full of our lives to ascribe the debt that we owed. She carried us under her heart for nine months. She nursed us through illnesses, celebrated our accomplishments, visited our classrooms, accompanied us to college …something she could never dream for herself … was the last down the aisle before we walked to the altar to marry, spent weeks with us after the birth of our children, clipped coupons and sent them to us when she had more need of them herself. She spent her life on us, giving us all she could. But, I wanted more than that. What it was, I couldn’t articulate.

I wish that I had known my mother as that young girl with dreams, the one who became a woman who gave up those dreams so that we could live

why, dear Lord, did they lose the Sonics?

Random Thoughts

Phil

blackwell

Sure, it’s early in the Kraken’s existence, but for now their continued presence remains novel and quirky enough.

Florida earns some sympathy from having suffered through Tampa Bay’s dynastic era up close while it went 25 years without winning a series – and when it did, the Bolts swept them in 2022. But the Panthers’ comeback to shock Boston was something to behold. So would another showering of rats circa 1996. New Jersey suffers many ways – mocked for their location and for their name, then blamed for ushering in a so-called “Dead Puck” era and winning it all three times during it. Mostly they just suffer from proximity to Rangers fans and will be glad to reclaim their arena in Newark for the rest of their playoff run.

Then we turn to Canada. In Edmonton, the wait for Connor McDavid, Leon Draisaitl and friends to start replicating the Gretzky-area greatness has proven excruciating, but all might be lining up for the Oilers, who can just plain outscore teams if necessary and are easily the most attractive team in the West.

Finally, there’s Toronto. Oh, there’’s Toronto.

Go 19 years without winning a series and 56 years without a Cup and, yeah, you’ll have a fan base that comes to expect the absolute worst and puts epic levels of pressure on the Maple Leafs to end all of it.

Well, the Leafs finally won a series. Maybe that’s it – but what if it isn’t? You’re talking about the possibility of a catharsis equal to the 2004 Red Sox or 2016 Cubs, spread out over a large chunk of an entire country.

No ending would match the overwhelming emotion of seeing the team in Blue and White claim the Cup, easing the pain of two generations.

Yet it’s almost guaranteed that whoever does win this will find it novel and unprecedented, having undertaken a long, grueling journey to what is, undoubtedly, the toughest trophy to win in professional sports.

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

ours. At a mature age, I now know what “more” was, how she was “more” in all she did, so strong and determined to raise her family despite tremendous hardships. She sought nothing more than to see us succeed into happy, healthy lives. We were the parameters that defined her existence. We were her “more.”

There’s a small wooden washboard that hangs over the sink at our cottage which reminds me that I am not a good enough person to even come close to being the woman who was and is my mother.

Happy Mother’s Day in heaven.

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.

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Through JuNE 28

Flamingo Flocking Fundraiser

Support the Cicero Fire Department Auxiliary and flock your friends, family, and neighbors! Email cathay.barling@ cicerofd.org or call 315-699-5663 ext: 3.

Through JuLY 27

The Manufacturers Association: Become a real-Life rosie Program

5:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m. MACNY aims to enhance helping women transition into manufacturing. join a 12 week program that will include on-the-job training through virtual and in-person classes. Contact Yawa Zewon at yzwon@mancy.org or visit www.macny.org/womenin-the-workforce.

Through MAY 21

Tender rain

Syracuse Stage. Kyle Bass’s play is set in a small southern town in the 1950’s where the audience is introduced to a white banker and an older black woman.It richly observes a layered emotional landscape rooted in an oppressive society as it explores intimacy, race, and the assumptions we make about one another. www. syracusestage.org.

Through MAY 10

Women’s garden Club hanging Baskets

Sponsorship

The Garden Club is proud to support the beautification

of the downtown business district with hanging baskets. Sponsor a basket for $55. Visit www.baldwinsville.org or email vgetman2@gmail.com. May 10 deadline.

WEDNESDAY, MAY 10

Cookbook Club: Mexican

6:30 p.m. Skaneateles Library. Bring a prepared dish to share and the recipe that inspired it. Everyone will sample while only having to prepare one dish. Registration required.

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 11

African Violet and gesneriad Auction of Leaves and Plants

7 p.m. Pitcher Hill Community Church, North Syracuse. Hosted by the African Violet and Gesneriad Society of Syracuse.

FrIDAY, MAY 12

Crafts for Seniors: Wildflower Coaster

11 a.m. Salina Library. Craft and chat with others! For adults 55 and older. registration required.

SATurDAY, MAY 13

All you can Eat Waffle Breakfast

8 a.m.-11 a.m. Lamson Grange #588, 9108 Fenner Rd., Baldwinsville. Adults: $10. Ages 6-13: $5. Ages 5 and under free. Menu: Belgian waffles, blueberry topping, warm syrup, scrambled eggs, sausage, bacon, toast, and beverages.

Mother’s Day Weekend hanging Plant Sale

9 a.m.-2 p.m. Johnson Park, Village of Liverpool. $22 each. Sponsored by Liverpool First United Methodist Church.

Are your “Clubs” ready for the season?

The golf season has started for most CNY golfers. You have already removed them from your garage, basement or trunk and dusted them off from their Winter’s hibernation. You have hit the range, golf course and maybe taken a lesson or two. You are now ready to improve on last years performance. Sound about right? Well, not so fast. You might be ready for the golf season but you have already overlooked one of the most underrated areas of preparedness…are your “clubs ready for the season”? That’s right!

Your clubs have to be ready. Brad Reading, PGA Master Professional and a 6-time PGA Section “Teacher of the Year” says, “It’s not just the lie angles, lofts, grooves, and shafts that need to be checked. The one item that might just be the most important, where you physically connect with the club on every swing is…the grip”. Thank you Brad. Those words are “magic to my ears”. It is either the last thing we think about when we start to get our clubs ready for the season, or, it is not even on our list. Big mistake. Brad goes on to say, “The importance of the proper feel when gripping the club cannot be overstated, nor can the importance of the role of the grip”.

So, how much can a poor grip effect our golf game?

* Perspiration, dirt, and normal wear and tear can have a huge influence on performance.

* If your grip isn’t consistent because your hands slip on the grip, your swing can’t be consistent either.

* The slightest slip of your hands at impact, affects your club and club face with variations in ball flight.

Last year you might remember I wrote about PGA Tour Pros and how often they regrip their clubs. It is a minimum of 3 times a year and as many as 5 times. Obviously, most of us shouldn’t have to re-grip that often, but once a year is certainly recommended, even with monthly washing/cleaning. If you only play 6-10 times a year, save you money.

Brad Reading believes, “performance, comfort and confidence” are all critical to your score and you are sacrificing all three elements when you arrive at the golf course with poor grips that can easily ruin a memorable round. He also says, “Why

risk having that one shot or all of your shots affected by a piece of equipment that would be so easy to correct”?

A Guide To Choosing The Right Grips for You:

1. Because the number of grip options on the market are so numerous, you should first make sure you find a certified fitter with sufficient inventory to allow you to chose the style, feel and looks you want. A CNY PGA Golf Professional is the first place I would start to look.

2. Do you want “soft”, comfortable grips or “firm”, for better control?

3. Do you want help gripping more consistently with; no alignment, with alignment or a raised section for visual and texture feedback?

4. What size and shape is best for you… undersized, standard, midsized, or jumbo?

5. According to Golf Magazine…When it comes to finding the correct size, comfort is key. You have to choose the the size that is going to make you the most comfortable, regardless of your hand size. The golf grip is the only “non-‘emotional “ connection you have with your clubs, so it better feel comfortable and inspire confidence.

In a recent study by Golf Pride, the leading grip manufacturer in the world, golfers using the new Golf Pride Tour Velvet grip compared to a worn grip, increased their average “ball speed” by 1.3 mph and the average “carry length” increased by 2.3 yards. In addition, the new grip compared to the old grip showed a dispersion (accuracy) increase of 11%.

ARE YOUR “GRIPS” READY FOR THE GOLF SEASON?

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Salina Trail Walkers: Beaver Lake

10 a.m. Beaver Lake Nature Center. Meet in the parking lot. Look for the car with the blue flags.

Bowling for Autism

1 p.m.-5 p.m. B’ville Sports Bowl, 45 East Genesee St. Give back to special needs groups and spread autism awareness. $25 includes two games of bowling, shoes, and a $5 food voucher to use towards food. Proceeds benefit the Families First organization.

MoNDAY, MAY 15

Senior Social Time

Marcellus Park Welcome Center. Join for games, snacks, and prizes. Topics vary each month. Register by calling 315-673-3269 ext: 2.

Morning Book Club

10:30 a.m. Skaneateles Library. This month’s book is

The Maid by Nita Prose, a heartwarming mystery with a loveable, one-of-a-kind heroine.

CNY ATD Employee Learning Awareness roundtable

12 p.m. Virtual. CNY ATD will hold a roundtable to discuss the importance of highlighting employee learning and for sharing ideas. info@cnyatd.org.

Mexican Train Dominoes

6 p.m. Salina Library. Meet for an evening of a fun and easy domino variation.

The Science Behind uFo Events

7 p.m. Schroeppel Historical Society, Phoenix. Free. Refreshments courtesy of the SHS. Donations appreciated. Some topics not appropriate for children.

TuESDAY, MAY 16

Create!

6 p.m. Salina Library. Create a blank card with a painted feather design. For adults 18 and older. Registration required.

LPL Budget Vote

6 p.m.-9 p.m. Wetzel Road Elementary, 4246 Wetzel Road. Two trustee seats will be up for election.

WEDNESDAY, MAY 17

Craft Kit: Feather Card

Salina Library. Pick up a kit anytime the library is open. While supplies last. One per patron.

ThurSDAY, MAY 18

grab-n-go Community Dinner

4 p.m. St. Mark’s Lutheran Church, Baldwinsville.

Dinner will be Swedish meatballs. Free to all. Everyone welcome.

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/.

Pajama Storytime

6 p.m. Salina Library. Children ages 3-6 are invited to wear their comfiest pajamas for a special storytime and craft. Please register. on the Same Page Book Club

6 p.m. Salina Library. Discuss books and TV shows and movies based on books. Tell us what you think! Register or email adults@salinalibrary.org for a Zoom link.

FrIDAY, MAY 19

CNY BEST Session

8:30 a.m. Virtual. CNY ATD will hold an informational session regarding the CNY BEST Talent Development Program recognizing excellence in talent development and awards. 315-546-2783 or info@cnyatd.org.

SATurDAY, MAY 20

Cpl. Kyle Schneider honor and remember run and Walk Van Buren Park, Baldwinsville. Hybrid event. This 5k brings communities together to honor those who have served and remember those who have sacrificed. Proceeds support the Cpl. Kyle R. Schneider Foundation. www.cplkylescheider.com.

Annual Master gardener Plant Sale

9 a.m.-12 p.m. Immanuel United Methodist Church, Camillus. Buy Perennials, herbs, ferns, grasses, and native plants. All grown locally. Cash and check only.

TACNY Junior Café Scientifique

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

Croquet open house

10 a.m.-2 p.m. Westhill Country Club, Camillus. Join the Westhill Croquet League for croque and refreshments.

Chicken BBQ

11:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Liverpool American Legion, 205 Cypress St. Half chicken, salt potatoes, baked beans, roll, and homemade cookie for $13. Call 315-5419544 to preorder.

Stephen ryan Memorial Art Show

12 p.m.-5 p.m. 56 Onondaga St., Skaneateles. Join the family of Stephen Ryan for a memorial art show celebrating his career and life. Stephen was a wellknown watercolor artist working in Skaneateles. He was an award-winning artist and a beloved teacher.

guitar Concert: Lynn Mcgrath

7:30 p.m. Skaneateles Library. Blending expressive musicianship with her passion for Spanish language, literature, and theater, McGrath performs for diverse audiences.

SuNDAY, MAY 21

Jazz Appreciation Society of Syracuse Concert: Djug Django Spaghetti Warehouse. $15 for JASS members, $20 for others. Visit www.jasscny.org for more information.

outdoor games: Bocce

1 p.m. Salina Library. Meet behind the library for an afternoon of bocce. For adults 18 and older. Registration required.

riots and ruckuses in onondaga County history

1:30 p.m.-2:30 p.m. Clay Historical Park. Presented by Jonathan Anderson, will discuss riots and ruckus in 1794-1975 and their impact on history.

onondaga Civic Symphony Concert

3 p.m. Cecilia Church, Solvay. Enjoy a sampling of memorable music from movies like Pirates of the Caribbean, Harry Potter, The Greatest Showman, and more. $15 or $10 for seniors and students.

Load and Loaves of Love

6 p.m.-7:30 p.m. Colonial Laundromat, Baldwinsville. Laundry voucher is required. Vouchers include quarters for one regular wash, 30 minute dry, detergent sheet, and dryer sheet. Sponsored by St. Mark’s Lutheran Church. Call 315-638-0406.

MoNDAY, MAY 22

Knit a Bit

6 p.m. Salina Library. Knit, purl, and chat! Join to finish up projects, share tips and ideas, or learn how to knit. Bring own supplies. For ages 18 and older.

TuESDAY, MAY 23

Leadership Essentials for Managers Workshop

8:15 a.m.-11:30 a.m. One Group Center, 706 N. Clinton St., Syracuse. CNY ATD hosts this workshop for growth, exploring the crucial skills for effective managers. Members: $45. Nonmembers: $60. info@cnyatd. org or 315-546-2783.

WEDNESDAY, MAY 24

Salina Library Writing group

6:30 p.m. Hone your writing skills or learn to write for various media. Facilitated by Debbie Stack, local author, editor, and TV script writer. For ages 18 and older.

SATurDAY, MAY 27

Perennial Plant Sale

9 a.m.-12 p.m. River Mall, Downer St., Baldwinsville. Buy peonies, herbs, grasses, lilies, hostas, crocosmia, corydalis, primrose, poppies, helleborns, and more. Hosted by the Women’s Garden Club of Baldwinsville. North Syracuse Family Festival

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

SATurDAY, JuNE 3

Crafters Needed for Craft Show

9 a.m.-3 p.m. Cicero United Methodist Church. $40 for a 8X10 booth. Call 315-632-2522.

SuNDAY, JuNE 4

AIDS Walk/run Beaver Lake Nature Center. Join for ACR’s 31st annual AIDS 5K walk/run. This annual event supports the life changing programs and services ACR Health provides to community. Contact Emily Overstrom at eoverstrom@ acrhealth.org.

ThurSDAY, JuNE 8

CNY ATD organization

12 p.m. Virtual. Learn about CNY ATD and its activities. 315-546-2783 or info@cnyatd.org.

SATurDAY, JuNE 10

Liverpool Community Chorus Concert

7:30 p.m. Liverpool High School. Join for concert featuring a 50 person choir.

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.

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

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.

WEDNESDAY, Aug. 9

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.

SATurDAY, Aug. 19

Community Trash and Treasure Sale

8:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Corner of US-11 and NY-31, Cicero. Hosted by the Cicero Fire Department. $20 donation to reserve your 10 sqft spot. Bring your own tables and chairs. Email cathay.barling@cicerofd.org

WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 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.

WEDNESDAY, oCT. 11

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. oCT. 18-NoV. 5

Thunder Knocking on the Door Syracuse Stage. This intoxicating blues musical is filled with humor, affection and extraordinary music.

In a small Alabama town, a mysterious guitar-player arrives at the door of the milti-generation Dupree family, and what starts as a deal with the devil turns into a love story for the ages.

C-NS girls lacrosse roars past Liverpool, 14-3

By Phil BlACkwEll

Once more, the Cicero-North Syracuse and Liverpool girls lacrosse teams faced one another, this time on the turf at Bragman Stadium.

Having won big 17-7 the first time around at LHS Stadium, the Northstars may have fully expected a tougher contest, even though Liverpool only carried a 5-6 record into the game.

Yet this would prove more lopsided, C-NS playing strong all-around defense while, on the other end, constantly putting shots into the net and not letting up until it had prevailed by a score of 14-3.

Much of the Northstars’ damage was rendered by the duo of Elizabeth Smith

and Gabby Putman, with Smith pouring in six goals, twice Liverpool’s total, and Putman scoring four times as they each had one assist.

Passes came from Brooke Molchanoff and Mackenzie Prentice, who each finished with four assists. Molchanoff joined Shea Firth, Katy Harbold, Gabby Pauline and Kaelyn Reid getting single goals.

On Liverpool’s end, only Abby Geary, Caitlyn Guilfoil and Gianna Carbone earned goals, all of them unassisted. Ava Eicholzer took a turn in goal and finished with seven saves.

At least Liverpool had some momentum, hard-earned through a 9-8 overtime victory at Fayetteville-Manlius two nights earlier that complemented a 13-12 win

over those same Hornets in April.

Here, it was 8-8 when, in the OT, Mia Berthoff attacked and put the game-winner past Hannah Williamson. It was Berthoff’s third goal of the night, her hat trick matching that of teammate Grace Geary.

Carbone, with two goals and two assists, gave Liverpool a third weapon, with Geary earning the other goal and assists going to Guilfoil and Emma Esposito.

Taylor Novack, with three goals and one assist, paced F-M’s attack. Grace Reyna added two goals and an assist, with Emily Noel getting a goal and two assists. Anne Leonard and Kathryn McNany also had goals.

Moving to Saturday’s action, C-NS, not looking ahead to its Tuesday showdown

with Baldwinsville, got an impressive nonleague win when it topped Section V’s Pittsford 9-6.

Strong defense, along with patient work on its possessions, would carry the Northstars past the Panthers as Molchanoff carried the attack, landing five assists to go with her pair of goals.

Smith scored three times and added an assist, while Doty also had three goals. Putman managed one goal and one assist as C-NS moved to 12-1 overall.

By contrast, Liverpool got flattened by South Jefferson in a 22-3 defeat, falling behind 14-1 by halftime as the Spartans got five goals apiece from Madelyn Barney and Savannah Hodges, plus four goals from Paisley Cook.

C-NS, Liverpool baseball have battles with F-M

By Phil BlACkwEll

Not until early this week did the Liverpool and Cicero-North Syracuse baseball teams finally get to meet one another, doing so in a turbulent moment in the season for both sides.

C-NS was 6-4 in the first half of the season, and was poised to win again last Tuesday at Fayetteville-Manlius before a late comeback by the Hornets handed the Northstars a 7-6 defeat.

Even though an early 2-0 lead got away, C-NS appeared to recover all of it when, in the top of the fifth inning, it scored three runs and took a 6-4 advantage.

But the Northstars were blanked late, watching as F-M put across a run in the fifth and then, in the bottom of the seventh, got the tying and winning runs off Bryce Zicaro, who had relieved Battista Wood.

Andrew Davis led C-NS at the plate, going three-for-four and scoring a pair of runs. Hayden Staab singled, walked twice and drove in two runs, with RBIs also going to Zicaro and Chris Williams. F-M’s Seth Albert drove in a pair of runs and pitched well in relief of Dan Swift.

When Liverpool took its turn against F-M two days later, it wasn’t decided until the bottom of the seventh inning when, with one out, the hosts got the winning

run on a wild pitch in a 4-3 victory.

They were tied, 3-3, going to the bottom of the seventh. Chaz Anthony singled, then went to second on Anthony Testone’s bunt attempt when the throw was not in time.

Nate Benjamin’s successful sacrifice bunt moved Anthony to third, and when F-M pitcher Max Danaher threw wildly to Tyler Vivacqua, Anthony dashed home to win it.

Chaz Anthony singled, walked and scored twice in support of pitcher Jack Hoppe, who went 5 2/3 innings and limited the Hornets to three hits. Aidan Bincoe pitched in relief as Alex Evans was cred-

ited with an RBI and runs were scored by Nate Benjamin and Anthony Testone.

On Saturday afternoon, C-NS took another turn against F-M at the Gillette Road complex and, again, lost to the Hornets, this time by a score of 3-1.

They traded third-inning runs, Lucas Crystal driving home Williams for the Northstars, but the Hornets got in front by scoring twice in the top of the fifth off Casey Gunnip.

Throwing a complete game, Gunnip limited F-M to four hits, yet the visitors held on helped by three shutout innings of relief by Albert and Sam Kuss after Max Werde got the start.

Liverpool softball fights to 5-1 win over C-NS

By Phil BlACkwEll

Humbled by its April 27 defeat to Baldwinsville and rested after rains wiped out a possible game with Shenendehowa two days later, the Liverpool softball team made sure its other main rival didn’t match what the Bees did.

The first of two regular-season showdowns between Liverpool and Cicero-North Syracuse last Tuesday would go 5-1 in favor of the reigning sectional champions.

Cassie Wiggins recovered well from her B’ville showing, pitching a complete game. She held C-NS to five hits and one walk while recording five strikeouts.

At the plate, Liverpool was anchored by Maya Mills and Mackenzie Frani, who each delivered three hits as Mills and Alivia Horton both scored a pair of runs.

Lauren Ragonese and Lily Stevens joined Frani in the RBI column as, for C-NS, Lillian Hotaling pitched 4 2/3 innings and Payton Bach worked in relief. Aubrey Coyle drove in the Northstars’ lone run as she and Sydney Rockwell had two hits apiece.

When Liverpool hosted FayettevilleManlius two days later, it proved a showcase for Frani in the pitcher’s circle as it prevailed 8-1 over the Hornets.

All game long, Frani frustrated the F-M hitters, setting a career mark with 15 strikeouts against five hits and two walks, the lone Hornets run coming in the fifth inning.

By then, Liverpool led 6-0 thanks to a big bottom of the third where it got to F-M pitcher Natlaie Mayne. Two runs in the fifth followed as Mills and Ava Falvo both

had two hits and two RBIs, while Wiggins and Ragonese also drove in runs and Mills scored twice.

Now, on Saturday, Liverpool faced Section IV’s Maine-Endwell, and was able to pull out a tense 1-0 victory over the Spartans, who on this same day would blank Baldwinsville 9-0.

Wiggins pitched again and kept the game 0-0 until the top of the fifth, when Liverpool nabbed its lone run when Katia Flavin reached base and raced home on Gracie Zankowski’s single. Making it hold up, Wiggins limited M-E to two hits and struck out nine.

Then, against Section II’s Saratoga Springs, Liverpool prevailed 4-3 improving its overall record to 11-2.

A three-run first inning nearly held up the rest of the way, but Liverpool still need-

C-NS Blue girls golfers remain undefeated

By Phil BlACkwEll

Now it’s clear that the Cicero-North Syracuse Blue girls golf team will once again have to outplay Fayetteville-Manlius Green for SCAC Metro division regular-season honors.

Both the Northstars and Hornets got key wins over Baldwinsville at Timber Banks three days apart, C-NS Blue doing so last Monday as it ignored soggy conditions to beat the Bees 168-225.

Isabella Borte’s nine-hole score of 38 nearly matched par and led the Northstars. Jessica Ricciardi and Chloe Tice both posted 42 as Natalie Hacker finished with a 48, each of them ahead of B’ville’s low round of 50 from Eva Pawelek.

In slightly drier conditions on Thursday afternoon, C-NS Blue returned to Lakeshore Country Club and, against West Genesee, was able to handle the Wildcats 178-234 to make it seven wins in a row.

Again, Borte was in front, her 40 easily beat-

ing the 44 from Ricciardi. Hacker improved to a 46 and Andrew Wheaton stepped up with a 48, each ahead of the low 54 from WG’s Sophia Simiele.

Ironically, that same day C-NS’s younger Green team met up with F-M Green, humbled by the Hornets in a 169-253 defeat at Green Lakes.

Lauren Sisk’s 59 was the low round for the Northstars. Melanie Dolson had a 62, ahead of Kate Bouziden (64) and Grace Didrio (68), with Erin Graves pacing F-M Green thanks to her 39.

Liverpool was back in action Friday at Hickory Hills and would take its shot against F-M Green, playing quite well, yet still losing to the Hornets 153-171.

Melanie Biviano shot a 40, with Ella Foriero getting a 43. Maddie Turck and Jewelyana Daniels both posted 44 as, leading a top-four F-M Green sweep, Alana Isley had 37 ahead of 38s from Gabby Dardis and Bella Fullmer.

Numbers favor Democrats in village

enrollment figures show dems outnumber GoP by 248 voters

By RuSS TARBy

Contributing Writer

While Republicans have dominated Liverpool’s village government for the past quarter-century, voter enrollment figures show that Democrats far outnumber Republicans in the village, 681 to 433.

For the first time in 22 years, village Democrats caucused on April 28 and nominated candidates for village government offices, Stacy Finney for mayor, and Melissa Cassidy and Rachel Ciotti for trustee seats.

The caucus – the first conducted by local Dems since 2001 – took place at the Pratt & Huerta home at 807 Oswego St.

The village Republican caucus was conducted the night before, on April 27, at the village hall. That caucus voted unanimously to nominate incumbent Trustee Christina Fadden for mayor. The GOP also nominated incumbent Trustee Dennis Hebert for re-election and newcomer Ryan Miller to run for the trustee seat being vacated by Fadden.

Each of those village offices are

for a two-year term.

Also 472 non-affiliated Figures provided in mid-April by the Onondaga County Board of Elections show that the village is home to 681 Democrats, 433 Republicans, 24 Conservatives, six members of the Working Families party, 83 registered in other parties and 472 non-affiliated.

On April 10, seven-term incumbent Mayor Gary White announced that he would not seek re-election this year. Instead, he encouraged former deputy mayor Fadden to seek the job.

ed a run in the sixth as, down 4-2, Saratoga put up a run in the top of the seventh, but Frani got the final out. Ragonese and Mills each got two hits as Flavin, Wiggins and Stevens all drove in runs.

C-NS, meanwhile, was contained Friday in a 6-0 defeat to Chittenango, victimized mostly by the bat of Stephanie Huckabee, whose home run and double led to five RBIs.

The Northstars only got four hits off Bears pitcher Caroline Porter, one each by Bella Julian, Isabella Moya, Erica Hibbard and Tahlia Gerardi.

A day later, facing Saratoga, C-NS lost, 9-5, to the Blue Streaks, shut out until it scored all of its runs in the seventh inning. Girardi and Hibbard had two hits apiece as the Northstars also fell to Shenendehowa 15-3 despite Eva Farone’s pair of hits.

Liverpool, C-NS boys tennis beats West Genesee

By Phil BlACkwEll

Though swept in two matches against Cicero-North Syracuse , the Liverpool boys tennis team did manage to pick up a victory in last Tuesday’s SCAC Metro division showdown with West Genesee.

The 5-2 victory included a singles win from Justin Barrett while Kasey Maher rolled past Josh Pierce 6-1, 6-0, even as Mason Pinchin took a 6-3, 6-1 loss to Nate Ruston.

To lead the doubles charge, Aiden Hunter and Andrew Wadie rolled past Nathan Smith and Willard Young in their own 6-1, 6-0 decision as James Welch and Andrew Caimano routed Ty’san Scott and Dan Alvaro 6-0, 6-2. In three tough sets, Grey -

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son Valente and Raury Bienkowski outlasted Matt Dalton and John McCann 6-4, 4-6, 6-4, which made up for John Ioannidis and Dan Haynes falling to Jacob Dalton and John Diem 6-3, 6-4.

When C-NS had its turn against Liverpool on Friday afternoon, it wasn’t as close, the Northstars dominating the Wildcats in a 7-0 sweep.

Once Wyatt Dupell had blanked Ruston 6-0, 6-0, Brady Petranchuk had beaten Scott 6-0, 6-2, with Brandon Nguyen handling Alvaro in two sets 6-1, 6-0.

Combined, C-NS’s doubles teams of Matt Jordan-Ryan Kiel, Peter Gill-Andrew George, Tim Mai-Joe DeGroat and Mike DeGroat-Alex Cao lost just five games in eight sets.

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Croce, 45, of 1205 Oswego St. in Liverpool.

He was charged with five felonies and one misdemeanor, including first degree reckless endangerment, third degree criminal possession of a weapon and third degree criminal mischief.

On Saturday, Croce was still being held at the Corbett Justice Center in Syracuse.

According to his LinkedIn account, Croce is a digital marketing consultant and owner of Croce Properties, managing rental properties. He is a graduate of the University of Rochester and of the U.S. Marine Corps Institute.