The club pro at Oak Hill

A middle-aged man punched a seveniron into a slight breeze late on a Sunday afternoon, squinted into the sun and watched as the ball he just hit flew straight into the hole.

Based on golfing etiquette, the person who gets the ace must pay for the drinks of those who bore witness to it.

Since this was the 15th hole of the final round of the PGA Championship at Oak Hill in the Rochester suburb of Pittsford, if Michael Block were to do this, the tab would run to, oh, $50,000, maybe more.

And you get the sense that he would gladly pay up.

True, it was Brooks Koepka, with three brilliant rounds of 66, 66 and 67 following an opening 72, that walked away with the Wanamaker Trophy, yet anyone who watched this PGA knew who really won.

It was the guy who tied for 15th, the best finish of any club pro at this event since 1986. That hole-in-one, and mind-blowing par saves on the final two holes, assured that Block would be exempt to next year’s PGA in Louisville.

Never mind the rewards, though. It was Block’s story, start to finish, which intrigued, then delighted, then moved the crowds at Oak Hill and all who watched it around the world.

You see, Michael Block is a club professional, not a full-timer. Prior to last week, he was just a full-time businessman in his late

40s with a wife and two teenage sons who ran a golf club in Mission Viejo, California.

Oh, he was a good enough golfer to qualify for a handful of PGAs and a couple of U.S. Opens and appear in a few PGA Tour events, too. It wasn’t like he showed up at Oak Hill having never played well in a tournament before.

However, Block knew his limits. Having close connections with touring pros like Patrick Cantlay, he said he wanted no part of a life where his happiness depended on making a few putts.

So he gave lessons to grateful students, saw his boys grow up, and then, earlier this year, got within a single shot of winning the PGA Professional National Championship in New Mexico, where the top 20 get spots in the big-boy PGA.

For any of these club pros, just making the cut is a major feat. Even a single good round is tough to find, so when Block shot an opening 70 and, more importantly, did a commentary on ESPN while he was playing the 14th hole, he turned into the day’s curiosity, sure to fade away by Friday.

Except that Block made some early birdies in the second round and got near the lead. Then he cold-shanked a tee shot on the-parthree 5th and double bogeyed, but still pulled out another 70.

Now it was fun, hearing Block tell and retell his story and get emotional, something he said didn’t happen when his sons were

Off we went, anticipation high for a breakfast out at a reasonable price. We went through the drive-in, got our biscuits and coffee, parked in the Wendy’s lot overlooking one of the main entrances to the shopping plaza, opened the windows and enjoyed our first marginally evil, forbidden food in years. It was great!

It tasted great, the warm arm that floated through the car windows was great and the coffee was surprisingly quite good. Yes, I know that the salt, fat, carbs and God knows what else in the biscuits, cheese, sausage and egg were not nutritionally up to par, but sometimes the psychology of the thing outweighs the other. I smiled through the whole escapade.

I spent the rest of the day in an exceptionally good mood, no doubt the stuff that behavioral professionals love to analyze. I have no plans to repeat our senior citizen escapade again, unless there are coupons, and then we will revisit my decision.

Tonight, salad.

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.

Random Thoughts

Phil Blackwell

born. Humility wouldn’t be a problem- as he put it, just ask his wife. Smart man.

Certainly the wet, laborious third round while paired with a major champion, Justin Rose, would end the fun. Ah, but at two over, Block again grabbed the mic for his 14th hole. Then he birdied. Then he birdied 15.

A third straight 70, a tie for eighth going to the final round – oh yeah, and a pairing with Rory McIlroy. When he walked to the 1st tee Sunday, the roar he got from Western New York golf fans dwarfed all those the fulltime pros got.

For most of that final round, some reality descended, but that was all gone the moment the seven-iron flew into the cup at 15, and as he finished – well, many Buffalo Bills have gone whole careers never hearing such cheers.

Now comes the tough part. Many a charming story, in sports and elsewhere, has turned sour, and this culture is wellequipped to tear down those we build up.

Michael Block may end up disappointing those who fell in love with his story. Or he might grow, thrive and, like he did at Oak Hill, remind us all of the sheer joy and fun sports, at their best, can still bring.

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

Enrolled Democrats outnumber Republicans in village

By Russ TaRBy

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 two-year terms. Also 472 non-affiliated

Figures provided in mid-April by the Onondaga County Board of Elec-

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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.

The Retreat at 302 Vine St. is gearing up for the summer with a new list of carefully crafted cocktails. Some of the drinks have nifty names such as the Tipsy Golfer made with Tito’s Handmade Vodka garnished with a lemon wedge and a sprig of mint. The FernMosa mixes champagne and orange juice with a shot of Absolut pear vodka.

Tres Agaves organic margarita is made from Tres Agaves Organic Reposado aged nine months ths in former Tennessee whiskey and Kentucky bourbon barrels. The Islander Martini cleverly combines Malibu coconut rum, Tito’s vodka, splashes of pineapple juice, orange juice and grenadine, topped off with a maraschino cherry.

A couple old standbys finish the list, like the Moscow mule served in a

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B’ville song circle Pianist Patty Doherty, who lives in Liverpool, hosts an open Song Circle from 1 to 3 p.m. on the first Sunday of each month at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church, 2840 Cold Springs Road in Baldwinsville.

“This Song Circle is open to all, all instruments, all voices, no requirements, just the desire to spend an afternoon singing songs as the circle takes turns,” she said.

While she’s a classically trained keyboardist, a graduate of Eastman School of Music, Pat also plays ukulele and guitar and is an accomplished folksinger. Song Circles give musicians a chance to share their talents, she said. last word

“Don’t miss this opportunity to share. Beginners as well as accomplished all learn from one another.” –St. Mark’s song circle leader Pat Doherty.

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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/women-inthe-workforce.

WEDNESDAY, MAY 31

Baldwinsville Community Band

Concert 7 p.m. Baldwinsville Methodist Church. Outdoors if weather permits. Bring your own seating.

JuNE 1-JuNE 14

Wag your Tail Along the Trail Cayuga Lake Wine Trail. A fun event tailored to dog owners and lovers alike. Dogs receive a treat at each winery they visit and their humans will receive a scavenger hunt punch card. Free to participate. www.cayugawinetrail.com

ThurSDAY, JuNE 1

Baldwinsville rod and gun Club

7 p.m. 1405 Kingdom Rd. Learn about the workings of the club and help run the organization.

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.

Container gardening Workshop 1 p.m.-3 p.m. Little York Plantation. If you’re eager to beautify your patio or balcony, this class is for you! Learn about setup, annual flowers, and basic garden practices. Register at www.littleyorkplantation.com

SuNDAY, JuNE 4

Introduction to Beekeeping

1 p.m.-3 p.m. Little York Plantation.

This class provides you with the necessary foundation to become a beekeeper. Learn about honey bee biology, benefits of beekeeping, and the importance of bees to the environment. Register and learn more at www.littleyorkplantation.com

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

Syracuse Stage Auditions

10 a.m.-2 p.m. Syracuse Stage SU Drama Complex, 820 East Genesee St. By appointment only. Sign up online at www.syracusestage.org/job-opportunities. Auditioners are required to bring a picture and resume. Actors should prepare two contrasting monologues or one monologue and 32 bars of a song. For actors 18 and older.

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

SEPT. 13-oCT. 1

What the Constitution Means to Me

Syracuse Stage. Heidi Schreck’s boundary-breaking show traces the relationship between four generations of women and the founding document that shaped their lives. Hilarious, hopeful and honest, this play exposes baked-in biases and omissions while imagining how American lives will be impacted for generations to come.

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 oCT. 18-NoV. 5

7 p.m. Baldwinsville Public Library.

Monthly business meeting of the BPL Board of Trustees. All board meetings are open to the public.

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.

WEDNESDAY, NoV. 8

Baldwinsville Public Library Board Meeting

7 p.m. Baldwinsville Public Library.

Monthly business meeting of the BPL Board of Trustees. All board meetings are open to the public.

NoV. 24-DEC. 31

A Christmas Carol Syracuse Stage. Featured in a two-ring circus, the Christmas classic shares a light on the power of kindness and love as Ebenezer Scrooge journeys to redemption.

WEDNESDAY, DEC. 13

Baldwinsville Public Library Board Meeting

7 p.m. Baldwinsville Public Library.

Monthly business meeting of the BPL Board of Trustees. All board meetings are open to the public.

JAN. 31-FEB. 18

Clyde’s Syracuse Stage. Lynn Notlage’s dramady tells the story of the formerly incarcerated staff at Clyde’s Truck Stop.Deeply felt and quirky, this play reminds us that sometimes a hero is more than just a sandwich.

MArCh 12-APrIL 7

Agatha Christie’s Murder on the orient Express Syracuse Stage. Wherever famed detective Hercule Poiret goes, murder is never far behind. On the luxurious Orient Express, an avalanche stops the train and Poirot must interrogate passengers, solve the murder, and save the reputation of the train before the killer strikes again.

SEPTEMBEr 12-15

Lancaster, PA Bus Trip oNgoINg EVENTS

Sponsored by the Cicero United Methodist Church. Trip includes transportation, three breakfasts, three dinners, three shows, Famous Chalk Talk Artist, tour of an ice cream factory, pretzel factory store, driver gratuity, and more. For more information, contact Mary Alice Scheel at 315-699-7181.

ThurSDAYS

Family Storytime

10 a.m. NOPL Cicero, 8686 Knowledge Lane. Join Miss Raena for Thursday morning storytime to enjoy stories, songs, and fun! Registration is required; call 315699-2032 or visit nopl.org.

Adult Exercise: Chair Yoga

9:15 a.m.-10:15 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.-

11:30 a.m. Marcellus Free Library. $25 for 8-week session. Register at 315673-3269. read, Sing, Play Story Time

10:30 a.m. Skaneateles Library, 49 E. Genesee St. Can’t sit still? No problem!

Join us for stories, songs and movement. For ages 18 months to 4 years.

Legacy Writers group

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

NoPL English Language Conversation group

4-5 p.m. Zoom. New English learners seeking practice in pronunciation, grammar and vocabulary are welcome to join this virtual meeting. Topics will focus on shopping, talking to a healthcare provider, ordering food and more. Please register by calling 315-699-2032 or visiting nopl.org. An email with a link to the Zoom meeting will be sent out to registrants.

Yoga with Becca

6 p.m.-7 p.m. Brewerton Center for the Arts, Rt. 11. Registration and information: 315-920-8121 or www.yogosnacks.org. All levels welcome.

Baldwinsville rod & gun Club

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

FrIDAYS

B’ville Cardio Ball Drumming

9:30 a.m. Canton Woods Senior Center, 76 Canton St., Baldwinsville. Onondaga County Healthy Schools and Communities has provided cardio ball drumming kits for workout classes led by senior volunteer Arlette Folckemer. This fun cardio workout is set to upbeat music and folks can participate and enjoy the class seated or standing. For more information, call Canton Woods at 315-638-4536.

Friday Films

10 a.m. to 1 p.m. NOPL Brewerton, 5440 Bennett St. Every Friday morning a movie will be screened. Call 315-6767484 or visit nopl.org to register.

Clay Cardio Ball Drumming

10:30 a.m. Clay Senior Center, 4948 Route 31. Gwen McCarroll leads this onehour class. Free with a Town of Clay Senior Center Membership and Safety ID badge for admission. Drop-in; no entry after the day’s class begins. Equipment provided on a first-come, first-served basis for ball and basket setup. For more information or to sign up for a membership and ID badge, contact Chrissy Clancy at 315-652-3800 ext. 137 or cclancy@townofclay.org.

Lego Club

2-4 p.m. NOPL Brewerton, 5440 Bennett St. The Legos are out and ready for builders. Drop in and let your creativity loose by building with everyone’s favorite little plastic bricks. Call 315-676-7484 or visit nopl.org for more information.

Acoustic Music Jam

7 p.m. Marcellus American Legion, 13 E. Main St. Bluegrass,country and gospel music. All acoustic musicians welcome. $2 donation for free coffee and cookies. For info call 315-673-2329.

SuNDAYS

Cicero uMC Services

8:30 and 10:30 a.m. Cicero UMC, 8416 Brewerton Road. The church is returning to two Sunday services (contemporary 8:30 a.m. and traditional 10:30 a.m.). All are welcome to enjoy worship and fellowship. The church is fully accessible. For more information, visit ciceroumchurch.org.

MoNDAYS

Drop-In Tech help

10 a.m. to noon. Skaneateles Library, 49 E. Genesee St. Let us help with your tech questions: computers and mobile devices, downloading e-content from the library’s catalog, using Google Drive and social media platforms. Bring your device and drop in during a Tech Help session to get started. Appointments are also available; please give us a call at 315-6855135 or email andrea@skanlibrary.org to schedule.

Cruisin’ with Vets

4-7 p.m. VFW Post 3146, 2000 Lemoyne Ave., Mattydale. Check out classic cars and bikes while enjoying food, 50-50 raffles and live music from Roadhouse Prophets. Sponsored by Hungers for Hope, InFocus Insurance, Microbore and Dynamax Digital Printing.

Teen Drawing and Art Club

4:30-7:30 p.m. NOPL Brewerton, 5440 Bennett St. Drop in and get creative with a variety of art mediums from drawing and painting, to sculpting, general crafting, and good old-fashioned coloring. No registration is required. For more information, call 315-676-7484 or visit nopl.org.

MoNDAYS, TuESDAYS AND WEDNESDAYS Thrift Shop

9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Elbridge Community Church, 109 E. Main St. No consignments, but donations accepted. For more information, call 315-689-3797.

MoNDAY & FrIDAYS Senior Exercise Class

9 a.m.-10 a.m. Marcellus Free Library. Taught by dance instructor Mary Jo Pelc. 315-673-3269.

MoNDAYS, ThurSDAYS AND FrIDAYS oCrrA’s household Toxics Dropoff Appointment required. 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Miller Environmental, 532 State Fair Blvd., Syracuse (off Hiawatha Boulevard). Business materials are not accepted. Residents of the town and village of Skaneateles are not eligible for this program as these municipalities are not part of the OCRRA service area. Visit OCRRA.org to make an appointment and see the full list of what is and is not accepted.

TuESDAYS Coffee with the Liverpool Chamber 8 a.m. Zoom. Network with fellow entrepreneurs virtually. Visit liverpoolchamber. com/events-calendar/ to register.

Story Time for Bookworms

10:30 a.m. Skaneateles Library, 49 E. Genesee St. For children who enjoy longer books, this story time includes multiple stories, songs, and ends with hands-on play. For ages 2-5.

Preschool Story Time

10:30 a.m. Skaneateles Library, 49 E. Genesee St. Grab a blanket or lawn chair and join us as we read, sing, and play together on the Library Lawn. For ages 3 to 5 years. Registration required; visit skanlibrary.org or call 315-685-5135.

Kripalu ‘Chair optional’ Yoga

11:10 a.m. Canton Woods Senior Center, 76 Canton St., Baldwinsville. A gentle, fun practice that encourages mindfulness and compassionate self-awareness. New to Yoga? Come give it a try. No experience necessary. Everyone is welcome. No class fee, donation to the instructor. Civic Social Club

Noon on the second Tuesday of each month. Barbagallo’s Restaurant, 6344 E. Molloy Road, Syracuse. Enjoy lunch of your choice with dessert followed by a guest speaker and/or entertainment. The cost is $27. For reservations or more information, please call Mary Jo Roberge at 315-4513203. This club was formed in 1949 primarily for the wives of new General Electric employees and others new to the area. We are currently seeking new members. Everyone is welcome to attend, look us over, and see if this is something that may interest you. Annual dues are $15.

JE Seniors Lunch

Noon. JE Community Center, 1 Route 31, Jordan. The town of Elbridge hosts PEACE, Inc., Senior Nutrition lunches every Tuesday and Friday. Reservations required; $3.75 suggested donation. Lunch is followed by a guest speaker or activity on the first Tuesday of the month. Special events are $10. Please call 315-378-8004 or visit townofelbridge.com to confirm registration dates and times.

Mah Jongg 12 p.m. Salina Library, 100 Belmont St., Mattydale. Mah Jongg is a fascinating rummy-like game you play with tiles rather than cards. Instruction is available for beginners. Do you have experience? You can help to teach others. Please register. history and genealogy Club

6 to 7 p.m. First Tuesday of the month. Elbridge Free Library, 241 E. Main St. The club plans to help its members with their personal history and genealogy pursuits, as well as share projects and collective lessons learned. Additionally, the club will discuss future meeting topics, potential speakers and potential field trips. The club will have access to the library’s research databases as well. The club’s focus will be on local history. For more information, call 315-689-7111.

TuESDAYS, WEDNESDAYS, AND FrIDAYS

Tech help by Appointment

10:30 a.m., 1 p.m., and 2 p.m. Tuesdays and Fridays; 2 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays. Salina Free Library, 100 Belmont St., Mattydale. Do you need help getting around your laptop or tablet? Would you like to set up an email account? Do you want to download an e-book? Need help searching for and applying for jobs? One-on-one technology help appointments are now available. Appointments last up to 1 hour. Please register; onlibsalina.evanced.info/ signup. Masks are required. This program is supported by federal American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds allocated to the New York State Library by the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS).

TuESDAYS AND ThurSDAYS

Canton Woods Aerobics Exercise

9:15 a.m. Canton Woods Senior Center, 76 Canton St., Baldwinsville. Aerobics workout designed especially for seniors! Fun, upbeat music that will start your day off right! Charges payable to the instructor. Falls Prevention Class

10 a.m. Canton Woods Senior Center, 76 Canton St., Baldwinsville. This class is taught by retired physical therapist Julie Hall and is free! The class works on your core and balance. You will feel the benefit of this class in your daily activities.

WEDNESDAYS

Pokemon Battle Academy (through May)

4 p.m.-5 p.m. Skaneateles Library. For ages 11-15. Play Battle Academy at the library! Bring your own cards or use the library’s cards.

Baby Bounce & rhyme

9:15 a.m. Skaneateles Library, 49 E. Genesee St. Bond with your baby during this program featuring nursery rhymes, books, movement and fingerplays, followed by playtime. For babies up to 18 months.

BPL Storytime

9:30 a.m. Baldwinsville Public Library, 33 E. Genesee St. Children ages 2-4 are welcome to join Mrs. G and Miss Jessie at BPL for our in-person storytime. This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. There is a different theme each week, with a few stories, songs, and an interactive craft. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop-offs will not be permitted. Registration is required. Please register each child and each adult that will be attending. You can call the library at 315635-5631 or go to our website bville.lib. ny.us to sign up. Anyone over the age of 2 must wear a mask inside the library. Plank road Quilt guild gBCC Coffee Talk

9:30 a.m. Second and fourth Wednesdays of each month. Cicero United Methodist Church, 8416 N. Main St. (Route 11). The purpose of the guild is to create an interest and awareness of quilting, and to educate all who are interested in this art form. The first meeting is the business meeting followed by a program and members’ “Show and Tell.” The second meeting is the friendship meeting, which is less formal. This meeting promotes friendships and can include a variety of activities such as community service, personal projects, tips and encouragement from members. For more information, visit plankroadquiltguild.org.

10 a.m. first Wednesday of the month. The Greater Baldwinsville Chamber of Commerce’s Coffee Talks are for anyone who is interested in joining the chamber, current members, or community members interested in learning about what the greater Baldwinsville area has to offer while we showcase a local business that supports the area. Interested in hosting a coffee talk? Email baldwinsvillechamber@gmail. com.

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Arabian Horses. They purchased this home, known as “Hidden Spring Farm” to accommodate that passion. As long-time members of “The Arabian Horse Association” (AHA), they showed their horses across the United States and Canada. Collecting “Equine” related items wherever they went. They travelled extensively, visiting all 50 States and every Continent on Earth. Mr. Harris was a gentleman whose career centered around the automobile industry. He started “Harris Associates Inc.” in the 1960s and finally retired from the company at the age of 88 years. Peggy & George were collectors of many varied objects with an impeccable eye. They also inherited much of what you will find in this auction. With selected additions. The sale will be held in the house on the “Hidden Spring Farm” property.

In person viewing prior to the auction will be by appointment only - Please call, text or email (315)-727-6115 - estateconsultantsinfo@gmail.com

This is a large auction and will include a large quantity of Fine Art, Antique & Quality Custom Furniture, 6 Antique Horse Drawn Sleighs & Carriages, a 1925 Ford Model “T” touring Car, More than 20 Antique & Semi-Antique Oriental Rugs, Sterling, Antique Clocks, Horse Related Items, Antique Clothing, Automobilia, Advertising, Folk Art Americana, Primitives, China & Glassware, Photographs, Antique Garden Items, Large Library, Lighting, Gaming Devices and many other objects of virtue & value YOU DON’T WANT TO MISS THIS AUCTION!!

Conducted by Dean D. Cummins - Auctioneer / Sun Harvest Realty Inc.

(315)-626-2277 or email: dcummins@twcny.rr.com

In conjunction with ESTATE CONSULTANTS

Central New York’s Most Experienced Personal Property Appraisers 104 North Street, Elbridge, NY 13060 Call or text - (315)-727-6115

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Frances a. Maas her door was always open

Branches of a tree are only as strong as the roots. Roots forged in love make each branch stronger. The main root of our family tree, Frances Anne Maas (Coleman) passed away July 21, 2022, at home surrounded by her children and husband.

Through her love and sacrifice we, the branches of her family tree,

Rollin c. smith, 90 avid fan of football, rodeo, lawnmower races and playing cards will continue to grow and reach for the heavens in her honor.

Funeral services for Rollin C. Smith, 90, of Chamberlain SD was held 10 a.m., Wednesday, May 24, 2023, at St. James Catholic Church in Chamberlain with burial in the St. Anthony’s Catholic Cemetery at Pukwana, SD. Visitation began Tuesday at 5 p.m. followed by a scripture/rosary service at 7 p.m.

Frannie, Francie-Ann, Mom, Nana, Granna, and Hun, as she was known, will be greatly missed.

Thanks to her, our home was always filled with so much love.

Friends and family often found refuge there. The door was always open, as was her heart.

The branches of her tree will continue and flourish, filled with the love she provided throughout at St. James Catholic Church in Chamberlain.

Rollin Cecil Smith was born Oct. 24, 1932, to Cecil and Alta (Foster) Smith in Syracuse. He graduated from Baldwinsville Academy and Central High School in Baldwinsville in 1950. After high school he worked for two years then attended Syracuse College for a year before beginning his employment with Goodyear Tire Company in 1954. After 37 years with Goodyear, Rollin retired. In 1995, Rollin moved to evelyn clothier, 102 Mother, grandmother, greatgrandmother

Evelyn Boyes Clothier died in North Palm Beach, Florida on March 25, 2023, three months after celebrating her 102nd birthday at a barbecue party for 60 Lake Colony residents. Each year her son Gary would grill a birthday dinner meal for many residents at Lake Colony, where she resided since 1993.

Evelyn was born on Dec. 2, 1920, in Canoga, N.Y., a hamlet on the west side of Cayuga Lake, to Onalee and Glen Boyes. Her parents were of Pennsylvania Dutch and English ancestry. She graduated from l From page 5 the years. Frances is preceded in death by her parents Francis and Dorothy (Surdam) Coleman, daughter DeeAnne (Corp) Akins and granddaughter Allyssa Akins. Her legacy lives on with her loving husband Steven Maas, daughters Lucinda and Mary and son Joe Maas, 10 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Branches growing across the nation from New York, Georgia,

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Storytime with Miss Sarah 10-11 a.m. NOPL North Syracuse, 100 Trolley Barn Lane. Join Miss Sarah for a free storytime filled with picture books and songs. Designed for young children and their caregivers. After 30 minutes of stories and songs there will be 30 minutes of playtime. For more information, call 315-458-6184 or visit nopl.org.

South Dakota. On Jan. 3, 1998, Rollin was united in marriage to Sharon Lantz.

Rollin showed palominos and quarter horses in the Eastern States until 1965. He owned two bucking bulls: Banny Roster and Harry. He loved to travel.

He was an avid fan of watching football, rodeo, lawnmower races, and playing cards.

Rollin passed away on May 18, 2023, at Sanford Care Center in Chamberlain at the age of 90 years. Gratefully sharing his life

Mynderse Academy in Seneca Falls, N.Y., and later attended a secretarial school.

Evelyn lived in Central New York State for most of her life until she moved to Florida. In her 20s and 30s she worked in offices in Syracuse. Though she did not have a formal accounting degree, she became known as the woman who could come into an office and straighten out financial records that had been messy for years. Eventually she became a member of the American Society of Women Accountants.

In 1953 she married widower James A. Clothier, who had two children, Emilie and James G. They settled in Skaneateles and soon added two more children, Deborah and Gary. James A. Clothier died

Early Learners Story Time

11 a.m. Salina Library. Get your child ready for school! With stories, rhymes, songs and crafts, your child will learn important early literacy and social skills. Meet in our community room. For children ages 2-4 with an accompanying adult.

Fika: Swedish Coffee Break

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Bingo

Every Wednesday. Liverpool Elks Lodge, 3730 Cold Springs Road (corner of Route 370 and Hayes Road), Baldwinsville. Admission is $5 for 11 total games weekly, including two progressive and one special bonus game. Food and beverage available,

Texas and Arizona. Her roots will be forever in Skaneateles where she will be laid to rest at St. Mary’s Cemetery, Skaneateles, NY.

In lieu of flowers Donations to American Cancer society in honor of Frances A Maas would be appreciated.

To send condolences, visit robertdgrayfuneralhome.com.

Frances a. Maas

are his wife Sharon of Chamberlain; children Clint (Tammy) Walsh of Kimball, Elaine (Dan) Naugle of Oklahoma, Penni (Francis) Soulek of Chamberlain, Jesse (Dodie) Walsh of Brookings, and Anita (Paul) Sunde of Vermillion; 18 grandchildren; and 24 great grandchildren; and several sisters-in-law and brothers-inlaw.

Preceding him in death were his parents, an infant son, two grandchildren and two great grandchildren.

in 1960. Evelyn then reentered the workforce and raised the family on her own. She was a member of the Presbyterian Church of Skaneateles for many years, and she studied the Bible for the rest of her life.

For many years she worked as the controller in the office of Mustad’s, a Norwegian fish hook company in Auburn, N.Y. At the same time she cared for her aging parents at the Skaneateles home. After they died, she sold the house and moved to Camillus, where for several years she was the caregiver for her sister.

In her 80s and early 90s, Evelyn had a loving companion Casey Pullims. He often came to her kitchen table in the morning to read the newspaper and drink coffee. She taught him to play golf and bridge, open to the public, free parking and wheelchairaccessible. Doors open at 5 p.m., kitchen opens at 5:30 p.m. and bingo sales start at 6 p.m. Call 315622-2348 for more information. Proceeds benefit Elks projects and charitable programs. Current COVID guidelines apply.

BPL Board Meeting

7:30 p.m. second Wednesday of the month. Baldwinsville Public Library, 33 E. Genesee St., Baldwinsville. The monthly business meeting of the Baldwinsville Public Library Board of Trustees is open to the public. For a Zoom link to the meeting, contact Library Director Meg Van Patten at 315-635-5631 or megv@bville.lib.ny.us.

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PEACE, Inc. Senior Nutrition PEACE, Inc.’s food service program prepares nu- and they had many happy times together in the area. They also took trips to various spots around the world. When Casey was hesitant to go away to a hospice location, Evelyn went with him and stayed until he died. tritious lunches for seniors at many sites throughout Onondaga County. Visit peace-caa.org/programs/ senior-nutrition/ or call 315-470-3331 to find the program in your neighborhood.

She was an inspiration to others at her Silver Sneakers gym, where she exercised until she stopped driving at 98.

Her survivors include her son Gary Clothier of North Palm Beach; a daughter Deborah Mays of Welch, WV; her stepdaughter Emilie Clothier Harting of Gwynedd, PA; a stepson James G. Clothier of Wonolancet, NH; a grandson Alan Mays of Welch, WV; and many step grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Baldwinsville Christmas Bureau Bottle and Can Drive

Each holiday season, the Baldwinsville Christmas Bureau serves over 100 local families in need. Support the Christmas Bureau year-round by donating your bottles and cans at the Baldwinsville Bottle and Can

Return located in River Mall.

Shacksboro Museum

Open noon to 4 p.m. Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, weather permitting; Museum at the Shacksboro Schoolhouse, 46 Canton St., Baldwinsville. For more information, visit facebook.com/ShacksboroSchoolhouseMuseum or call 315-638-2452.