Star Review digital edition - June 14, 2023

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Four seek trustee seats in Liverpool

two republicans, two democrats vie for two spots

By russ tArBy Contributing Writer

This year, for the first time in 22 years, Democrats have fielded candidates for village offices. Last week, the Star-Review profiled the two mayoral candidates, Republican Christina Fadden and Democrat Stacy Finney, and this week we focus on the four candidates for trustee.

Voters will cast ballots in the election village between noon and 9 p.m. Tuesday, June 20, at the Village Hall, 310 Sycamore St.

Here in alphabetical order, the Democratic duo will be followed by the two Republican candidates, including one incumbent.

Trustees serve two-year terms and are paid $6,000 annually.

melissa cassidy

dean of advancement at Syracuse University’s College of Law.

“After having the opportunity to live in some of our country’s greatest cities on both coasts, my husband and I decided that we wanted to move back to the village of Liverpool to raise a family,” she said. “My time away from CNY allowed me to appreciate just how special a community the village of Liverpool is.”

Over the past decade Cassidy has served as treasurer of the Liverpool Elementary PFO, is currently serving a second term on the village’s zoning board, and is a member of Paws in Motion, HumaneCNY’s dog-walking group.

Among the issues on which Cassidy is focused are enhancing the walkability of the community.

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it was a wonderful day for the Liverpool central school District’s inaugural special olympics on June 2. more than 160 Liverpool csD student-athletes participated in a number of activities including softball throw, bean bag drop, standing broad jump, running long jump, 50-yard dash and sensory activities. Special thanks to the following for their support: Penny Levos, Lally Foundation, Logo Plus, Edge Federal credit union, Allied signs, Bagelicious, Home team Pub, syracuse university, coca cola, syracuse mets, Liverpool Foundation for Education, moyers corners Fire Department, united rental and Avicolli’s.

Clay mulls Micron site zone change

By DAviD tyLEr

In order for Micron to locate its megafab facility in the town of Clay, the Onondaga County Industrial Development Agency must first pass some regulatory hurdles with the municipality.

Last Wednesday, the Clay Town Board and Planning Board held a joint public hearing - their first on the project - regarding a zone change on approximately 862 acres at the White Pine Commerce Park site. That acreage, which is composed of 55 parcels, is a little more than two-thirds of the site. OCIDA has already received a zone change on 339 acres on the western side of White Pines.

Jeff Davis, an attorney at Barclay Damon who represented OCIDA, called the zone change “a significant step in bringing White Pine Commerce Park to life.”

For over an hour, members of the town board and planning board questioned Davis about traffic con-

gestion, sewers, utilities, emergency services and other potential impacts the project would have on the area.

Often, members of both boards found his responses lacking in specifics.

In 2021, OCIDA prepared a generic environmental impact statement based on the potential for a chip fab plant to locate on the original 339-acre site. That plan, which was

“fictitious, but forwardthinking,” Davis said, considered a generic 4,000-employee chip manufacturing facility.

Because Micron has yet to provide an application or site plan for its muchanticipated development, Clay officials are being asked to make a decision on the zone change based on the generic information provided for a smaller de-

“I grew up in the village of Liverpool,” said Democratic candidate Melissa Cassidy. “In fact, my parents still reside in my childhood home on Sargent Lane.”

Now, Cassidy and her husband, Scott, are parents of two children who represent the third generation to attend Liverpool Elementary. Cassidy excelled at college graduating with a communications degree from SUNY Geneseo before earning a master’s in public administration including advanced studies in conflict resolution from Syracuse University’s Maxwell School.

She has enjoyed a 20-year career in the philanthropy sector, specifically focused on higher education and the arts. Her most recent employment is as interim assistant

“This can be accomplished by collaborating with county and state stakeholders to create and enforce pedestrian-first policies,” she said. “I’d also like to build a stronger partnership with the Liverpool Chamber of Commerce to focus on business development.”

Cassidy promises transparency and maintains that Democrats can provide new perspectives “to freshen and energize the conversation.”

rachel ciotti

Although she was raised in Massachusetts, Rachel Ciotti happily adopted her husband’s hometown. Nick Ciotti grew up in Liverpool, and 10 years ago he and Rachel settled here. The Ciottis now have three children attending local schools.

Before starting a family, Rachel Ciotti’s

Three vie for two seats in N. Syracuse

On June 20, residents of the village of North Syracuse will head to the polls to elect a mayor and two trustees.

Mayor Gary Butterfield is running unopposed for his third term as mayor. He was first elected mayor 2015. Butterfield also served as a trustee for the village from July 2005 thru June 2015.

Buttefield has been a village resident since 1977 and a business-owner in the village since 1983. Gary lives on Chestnut Street with his wife Maureen. They have a daughter Jodi, and son, Aaron.

There are three candidates for the two open trustee positions, as incumbents Patricia Gustafson and Fred Wilmer will see a challenge in newcomer John Bolton. Brief profiles of the three candidates are below.

Polls are open from noon to 9 p.m. at the North Syracuse Community Center, 700 South Bay Rd, North Syracuse

Patricia Gustafson

Democrat, Good Neighbors

Patricia Gustafson, a 37-year resident of North Syracuse, has three children and four grandchildren. She is a graduate of Crouse Hospital School of Nursing, and is a communicant of St. Rose of Lima Church.

Gustafson was a nurse for 30 years for the North Syracuse Central School District – 16 years for St. Rose of Lima School and 14 years for Gillette Road Middle School; she retired in 2013. She is a member of the North Syracuse Democrats, a member of the North Syracuse Lionesses, and a member of the North Syracuse Family Festival, a former member of the North Syracuse Planning Board, and was chosen the Volunteer of the Year in 2012 for the North Area Athletic and Education Center.

Gustafson was first elected to the North Syracuse Village Board of Trustees in 2021

to fill the remainder of Diane Browning’s term. She currently serves as deputy mayor. Gustafson looks forward to making a difference by serving the residents of the community where she has worked and resides.

John Bolton republican

John Bolton and his wife have lived in North Syracuse for more than 20 years. He is retired from Home Depot after more than 20 years, where he was the district merchandising manager covering the nine CNY stores. Bolton is a member of the Police Reform Committee and is active in village politics. Bolton said he is running to be a part of helping the village of North Syracuse, continuing its growth and maintaining “a wonderful environment we all can enjoy.”

Bolton stated he would pursue development along Route 11 and South Bay Road as a way to increase the tax base, and would “vigorously partner” with elected officials at the state and county level who provide significant funding for the village.

He also stated he would be accessible to all residents and “will help maintain fiscal responsibility in all departments.”

Fred Wilmer

republican

Fred Wilmer has been a life-long resident of North Syracuse, and a homeowner in the Village of North Syracuse with his wife Crystal since 1982. His kids are his pets, 2 dogs and 2 cats.

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National Grid unveils non-wires alternative facility in Cicero

By ANDrEW WELLivEr

National Grid and Convergent Energy and Power recently came together to unveil their solar-plusstorage non-wire alternative power facility in Cicero. NWA Pine Grove is owned and operated by Convergent Energy and Power of New York City.

The facility provides near real-time response when called upon by National Grid to support its customers in the Cicero area. The grand opening was on June 6 at the facility located at 6256 Island Road.

Representatives from both National Grid and CEG were in attendance to see the opening.

CEG sought to build the facility after National Grid noted that there was a high demand from their customers in the Cicero area. The demand comes from an increase in energy consumption over the warm summer months.

Rudy Wynter, the National Grid president in New York, wanted to appeal to their customers while creating reliable, clean energy through their fossil-free vision.

“We needed to find a more reliable and inexpensive method for our customers,” he said.

National Grid maintains its clean energy initiative through their delivery of electricity and natural gas serving more than 20,000,000 people through New York and Massachusetts.

The solar array covers 55 acres near Northern Boulevard with the ability to expand if necessary.

According to information provided by National Grid there are 37,341 photovoltaic solar cells covering the installation.

The solar array can produce 10 MW (AC)/15.3 MW (DC) of electricity.

The battery storage system can store 10 MW, providing 40 MWh of electricity.

NWA Pine Grove is one of the largest solar-plus-

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professional experience included recruiting and talent acquisition, project supervision and budget management. At Bryant University in Smithfield, R.I., she doublemajored in marketing and communication.

Among Ciotti’s community activities are Big Brothers/Big Sister and the Junior Leagues of both Worcester, Mass. and Syracuse where she serves as treasurer. She also supports her husband’s work as vice president of Liverpool Little League.

Some the issues important to the Democrat are “preserving the walkability and safety of our community, improving the current infrastructure and better connecting the community about village activities -- fairs, concerts, holiday events, parades, etc. through our website, social media and village mailings.”

Ciotti hopes to contribute to the village’s future.

“I’ve been lucky to live in several cities across the Northeast,” she said, “however nothing beats the village. I am happy

storage NWAs in the United States and one of the first in North America

Also according to National Grid, a non-wires alternative removes or defers the need to construct or upgrade components of a distribution and/or transmission system.

The photovoltaic cells take in sunlight and convert it into electricity.

The electricity is then stored into batteries in the facility which are discharged during peak times of energy consumption throughout the Cicero area to meet the demand.

CEG works with National Grid to determine when the peak times are so they know when to discharge their batteries.

The batteries take the energy and discharge 5MW per 4 hours, but they can discharge more if needed.

Chief Operating Officer of CEG Frank Genova understands the importance of cooperation and the building of this facility.

“A great partner like

to say that the village of Liverpool is my home for life.”

Dennis Hebert

As an incumbent trustee who has served nearly 13 years on the village board, Republican Dennis Hebert boasts a boatload of experience.

The 76-year-old recently retired financial planner grew up in Eastwood before attending Onondaga Community College and the University of Bridgeport in Connecticut. He received a master’s from the American College and continued his education at the College for Financial Planning in Colorado.

He and his wife, Judi, moved into the village in 2004. They have a daughter and family in the village and a son and family in Tennessee.

Before becoming a trustee, Hebert served on the zoning and planning boards. As a trustee, his current responsibilities are liaison to the codes department, zoning board and the planning board.

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National Grid and convergent Energy and Power came together to unveil their solarplus-storage non-wire alternative power facility in cicero.

National Grid helps us take on this monumental task. This is a truly remarkable achievement, and we are proud,” Genova said.

According to the developers, the new energy facility is customer-centric and intelligent. The appeal of a facility like this takes away from the surplus of wires that run through a typical power substation.

Onondaga County Ex-

ecutive Ryan McMahon was pleased to see this facility built and to see how clean and compact it looked.

“Think about the neighborhoods and not having to see the wires,” he said.

National Grid has heard a demand to create affordable energy for every customer they have.

With that demand, National Grid looks to build

Although he hopes to win re-election, Hebert insists that he will not run again. “This will be my last term of office,” he said.

Hebert serves as trustee emeritus and current treasurer for the OCC Foundation Board; trustee and treasurer for Onondaga Historical Association; past VP and current treasurer of the Historical Association of Greater Liverpool.

“My wife and I served as the landscapers of the Liverpool Willow Museum and were named Volunteer Couple of the Year in 2023,” he said.

Hebert echoes traffic concerns cited by almost all of this year’s village candidates.

“We face challenges with large truck traffic, maintenance of state and county roads as well as continued business expansion,” he said. Over recent years, “We have maintained a budget without an increase in tax rate and must continue to meet that challenge.”

ryan miller

A political newcomer, Ryan Miller was nominated by the village Republican caucus on April 27 to run for the seat being vacated by mayoral candidate Christina Fadden.

relationships to meet those demands.

“We are a company focused on networking, talent, and our customers,” Wynter said. For more information on this facility and both National Grid and CEG, visit their websites to find out more about the facility and their energy initiatives.

Miller, 39, is a native of Gowanda in Western New York. He started work for Lockheed Martin 15 years ago as a computer engineer and now he’s a senior systems engineer. He relocated to Liverpool in 2017.

Having earned a master’s degree in cybersecurity from Syracuse University, Miller later became certified as an information systems security professional.

“I’m sure that my experience in technology can benefit village government as we move to more cloud-based systems,” Miller said. He pledged to “continue the transition already started to more modern methods of data use to improve village services.”

Miller is a recreational sailor and a member of the Onondaga Yacht Club. After winning the trust of the club’s membership and board, Miller said he was honored to recently have been elected to the office of commodore.

“If elected as trustee,” Miller said, “my goal would be to maintain the village as a wonderful place to live and shop focusing on our residential areas by providing effective municipal services.”

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sunshine Horses hosts open house

Sunshine Horses will host its annual open house from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, June 17. Located at 3721 Verplank Road in the town of Clay, this is an opportunity for the community to tour the facilities, meet the volunteers who care for the herd, learn more about their mission and get to know some of Sunshine’s rescue horses who are waiting for their forever home.

“We are excited to invite the community to the farm in a safe environment,” said Jan Lower, event committee member. “Sunshine Horses is one of the largest Standardbred rescue and adoption groups in New York state and we look forward to hosting an event that

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After working for the village’s department of public works for 31 years, Wilmer retired in 2015. He worked with the Complete Streets and Sign committees and was serving on the Village Planning Board until he was elected to the board of trustees in July 2019.

Wilmer volunteers an-

will help foster greater understanding of this important work.”

The family-friendly event kicks off with the Strawberry Short Cake Run—a 4K race. There will be food catered by Phoenix Sports Restaurant, raffle baskets, hay and buggy rides, equine demonstrations and more. And let’s not forget—there will be horses! Learn how to adopt, sponsor and volunteer.

Proceeds from the day will go to support Sunshine’s commitment to rescuing, rehabilitating, and retraining all horses in our care while they await adoption into loving homes.

To learn more about Sunshine Horses visit sunshinehorses.org.

nually with the Family Festival Committee, the Holiday Parade and the Earth Day Clean Up event.

He is a member of the Sons of American Legion Squadron #0787 in Cicero. He is an executive board member of the Lake Forest Sportsman Club in Brewerton.

Wilmer enjoys the outdoors; his hobbies include camping, fishing, hunting, and snowmobiling.

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Proceeds from the day will go to support sunshine’s commitment to rescuing, rehabilitating, and retraining all horses in our care while they await adoption into loving homes.

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velopment, which frustrated several members of both boards.

“The president of the United States came to this town to discuss this project with more detail than is in this application,” said Deputy Supervisor Joseph Bick, who served as chairman of the hearing.

“I understand the frustration,” Davis said. “Anything that would be depicted would be speculation until all the due diligence is done.”

“I look forward to having firm

plans to review rather than generic [plans],” planning board Chairman Russ Brown pointedly told Davis.

“So does everyone at the county,” Davis responded, “because that means this project is proceeding.”

After members of both boards were finished with their questions, about 15 members of the public weighed in. A few residents used the opportunity to voice their support or displeasure with the project, but most came to ask questions regarding how the project would impact their individual homes and neighborhoods. The town board’s vote to close

the hearing passed by a vote of five to two, with councilors David Hess and Eugene Young expressing their wish to keep the hearing open until more information could be provided by OCIDA.

The planning board will make a recommendation on the zone change at its June 14 meeting and then it will go back to the town board for a final decision at a date to be determined.

Mitchell said if the zone change passes and an application comes before the planning board, “I can assure you that this board will be concerned and thorough.”

Lois B. Dann

Former teacher, assistant principal

On the morning of Friday, May 26, 2023, Lois B. Dann peacefully left the struggles of this world behind- to surely be joyfully welcomed into heaven.

Lois was born on June 17, 1934, in Maryland, N.Y., to Reverend Gerald and Mrs. Josephine Boyce. She was the firstborn of three daughters - a role she would fulfill beautifully throughout her life, as her sisters would attest.

Being a minister’s family, they moved several times within the state as the girls were growing up. Some of the church locations were: Rochester, Ogdensburg, Lisbon, Hopkinton and Syracuse. Lois graduated from high school in Patchogue, as salutatorian of her class. She went on to SUNY Cortland where she earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in elementary education, graduating Summa Cum Laude. Eventually she completed her master’s degree there, as well as a School Administration Certification.

Most of her teaching career was spent at State Street Elementary in Skaneateles, teaching grade 4. She also spent time in the role of assistant principal of the middle school there. She loved her profession, and those special memories stayed with her longer than others, speaking of ‘the kids’ often- decades after she retired. She

Griffin Carter Crowley brought joy to everyone

Our precious angel, Griffin Carter Crowley, passed away peacefully May 20, 2023 surrounded in love with his family at Yale New Haven Hospital. Griffin was born on March 30, 2023 as the youngest of three boys. Although Griffin was only 7 weeks old, he was immensely loved and brought so much joy to everyone’s life he touched.

Griffin is survived by his parents, Daniel and Catherine (Youle) Crowley, his brothers, Brooks Crowley (1) and Harrison Crowley (3); along with his maternal grandparents, Jeffrey and Catherine Youle; paternal grandparents, Leo and Claudia Crowley; his aunts and uncles, Joshua Youle and Catalina Jaramillo, Kara and Gareth Bunney-Youle, Matthew Crowley and Sarah Binstok; and his cousin, Sofia Youle Jaramillo.

A private family service was held on Thursday, May 25, in New Canaan, CT, where Griffin lived his short, beautiful life

OBITUARIES

was well respected by all she worked with, and kindly shared her wisdom mentoring teachers newer to the school.

The cornerstones of Lois’ life were faith, family, education and music. She was a very active church member her entire life. She had a beautiful voice and was a choir member at each church she attended. She was also active in many committees, women’s circles, book and bible studies, etc., sometimes as chairperson or leader. For many years she worked at the annual Skaneateles United Methodist Antique Show, at least one year serving as chairperson. She also volunteered with Laker Limo, Meals on Wheels and the John D. Barrow Art Gallery. She was a member of Travel Club and a member of the Singing Seniors of Skaneateles. She was a very loving and involved grandmother, taking part in raising both of her granddaughters.

In 1985 (at church!) Lois met and married the love of her life, Duane R. Dann. This was the beginning of a well-deserved, happy, and full “second chapter” of life for her. They enjoyed traveling, which included two trips across the country, stopping for many interesting adventures along the way - making memories of a lifetime. Church continued to be a big part of their lives. Lois even took on the role of pastor’s wife for a time (and choir member of course) when Duane was called to be the pastor of the UMC in New Hope.

Other activities they enjoyed together were attending Syracuse Symphony concerts, plays at the Merry Go Round Playhouse, trips to the Adirondacks, visits to family members around the country (including California and Hawaii), summer trips to the family camp on the St. Lawrence River and the annual Dann Family reunion. They were also active members of the Seniors of Skaneateles and the Seniors of Niles groups.

In addition to her parents, Lois was pre-deceased by one of her sisters, Constance Waterbury of Latham, N.Y.

Lois is survived by: husband: Duane R. Dann; children: Gerald E. Goodrich (Denise) of Camillus; Carolyn S. Goodrich of Skaneateles Falls; sister: Katharine Phillippi (Ken) of Petaluma, CA; step-children: Richard Dann (Dawn), of Syracuse; Christopher (Gigi) Dann, of Gainesville, VA; Jonathan Dann (Anna), of Dayton, OH; grandchildren: Melissa (Michael) Folino of Fairport, N.Y.; Lauren (Lawrence) Poole of North Syracuse; step-grandchildren: Ricky Dann; Nicole Dann; Olivia Dann; Iliana Dann; nieces: Sandra (Richard) Chevrette of Troy, N.Y.; Laurie Hallowell of Camillus; Meta (Jose) of Petaluma, CA; nephew: Edward Lanning (Jean) of Hillsville, VA; and her beloved grandcat: Earl Gray Folino (who formerly lived with Lois and Duane and brought years of joy to their lives.)

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Lois’ family would like to extend sincere thanks for the excellent, loving care provided to her at Finger Lakes Center for Living (Interlaken) in Auburn for the past several years and The Athenaeum of Skaneateles, where she was a resident for two years prior to FLCL. Services where held on May 31.

If desired, donations in Lois’ name can be made to:

Skaneateles United Methodist Church, 26 Jordan St, Skaneateles, NY 13152 Or Midlakes/New Hope United Methodist Church, 3703 State Rt. 41A, Moravia, NY 13118.

To send condolences, visit robertdgrayfuneralhome.com.

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with his family. A larger celebration of life to follow is planned for June 17. We ask that in lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Person to Person: p2phelps.org. To sign Griffin’s online guest register book, please visit LawrenceFuneralHome.com.

photo by debbie roy-JoneS if tanner’s life was a song, it would be “Truckin” by the Grateful Dead, with the key line being, “what a long strange trip it’s been.” Tanner originally came to the shelter two years ago as a stray. He was adopted, yet found again years later as a stray. Despite the twists and turns of his life, tanner is a happy, playful pup. Words can’t capture his zest for life, his big personality, and his affection for all people. We think he’s a pug/pit mix and he’s about three years old and forty-four pounds. He has the most adorable face, and you can’t be in his presence without smiling. other dogs don’t seem to bother him, but he would do best as the only pet. He walks nicely on a leash and loves to learn. We think he would make a great companion for almost any home, and he would do well with respectful kids five and up. Tanner’s long, strange trip would be worth it if it leads to a loving, “furever” home. For more information about adoption, call 315-454-4479, email frontdesk1@cnyspca.org, or visit cnyspca.org.

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cAN WE GEt BAck to GoLF?

So I was starting to write about the upcoming U.S. Open, Los Angeles Country Club and the wonders of barranca when, well, some news broke.

Remember that whole dispute between the PGA Tour and the Saudi-backed LIV golf? All the controversy, the uproar, the self-righteous commentaries, potshots, a golf world at odds with one another?

Done. All of it. In agreeing to merge, the once-competing entities dropped all their litigation against one another and united, stunning everyone who had followed this saga, whichever side they were on.

To many, it was welcome, but to many others it felt like capitulation, the almighty dollar running over whatever morals and principles remained in sports.

Of course, it isn’t that simple, and never is, but if it brings us back to where the focus in golf should be – on the players, and what they do on the course – then it can only prove healthy in the long term.

And for four blissful days, it will all focus on a club in the shadow of downtown L.A. that, for decades, preferred its anonymity, highly ranked but never used for big tournaments. Then again, when you’re adjacent to the Playboy mansion (really), maybe not being well-known is an asset.

But after an acclaimed Gil Hanse redesign that brought LACC back to the original George Thomas blueprint of the 1920s, it welcomed the Walker Cup a few years ago and, now, an even bigger event.

Back to the barranca. Most of LACC’s North Course runs through a canyon, so a majority of the fairways are bordered by that aforementioned natural habitat of a dried-out riverbed that can fill up whenever it rains.

DEATH NOTICES

Kathleen DeLitta, 79, of Liverpool, passed away June 3, 2023. Maurer Funeral Home Moyers Corners, Baldwinsville, has arrangements.

Hilde J. Iemma 83, of Liverpool, passed away June 3, 2023. Maurer Funeral Home Inc., Liverpool, has arrangements.

Daniel P. Bellucci, 73, of Syracuse, passed away June 4, 2023. Fergerson Funeral Home, North Syracuse, has arrangements.

Random Thoughts

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Just as the sandy waste areas dot all the fairways at Pinehurst No. 2, the barranca is a far more interesting substitute for typical U.S. Open rough. Hit into it, you might get a great lie. You might have no lie. But either forces a player to get creative in terms of shotmaking and scrambling.

Adding to the fun and intrigue is the sheer contrast in the length of some of the holes. There’s five par-3s at LACC, and only one, the 9th, is of average length.

Three of them, the 4th, 7th and 11th, all go north of 250 yards (though downhill), but another, the 15th, can play as little as 80 yards to a postage-stamp target. So in a single round you could go from driver to gap wedge on just the short holes, all of them difficult in their own way.

There’s also a tiny par-4, the 6th, with an option to drive the green, but you can’t see that green from the tee and if you miss it long or right, oh boy. Even laying up to the left leaves a tough wedge. Like the 10th at nearby Riviera (which Thomas also designed), it’s an absolute gem where you could make 2 or 6.

Though there are just three par-5s, they have variety, too. The 1st and 8th holes are reachable for the whole field with good drives, but at 14 it’s well past 600 yards and to make a birdie requires (gulp!) three good shots.

And a majority of the par-4s, well, you’ll be glad with four every time. Holes 2, 4 and 13 fall into this category, and so do the last three, all of them at least 480 yards and the last one into the prevailing wind. Anyone who closes with three 4s close to the lead on Sunday has a great chance to win.

Golf has a whole lot to sort our right now, and to a good chunk of its fans

Joseph W. Mulrooney, 92, of North Syracuse, passed away June 4, 2023. Fergerson Funeral Home, North Syracuse, has arrangements.

Ralph De Girolamo, Jr., 86, formerly of Clay, passed away May 28, 2023. Fergerson Funeral Home, North Syracuse, has arrangements.

Elizabeth J. Biel, 63, of Mexico and Cicero, passed away June 8, 2023. Fergerson Funeral Home, North Syracuse, has arrangements.

professional peace is inherently amoral because of the parties involved and the hundreds of millions at stake. They have a right to feel that way, given the rhetoric that was used to criticize those who jumped tours and the way those who stayed were left out of the ultimate merger. Thus, it’s even more refreshing to have this tournament at this time on

this course. LACC has a chance to give us a tournament that, like other West Coast-based U.S. Opens of recent vintage (Pebble Beach, Torrey Pines, Chambers Bay), is rollicking and wild and features a dramatic conclusion.

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

Nantz and Boeheim… It was magic.

Last Saturday I had the pleasure of interviewing

Jim Nantz on my radio show. Yes…the same Jim Nantz all of us have been watching on CBS TV for over 40 years. The interview “happened” because Ron Mack, Le Moyne College Sports Hall of Fame inductee and 60 year member at Oak Hill in Rochester, NY, invited me to the induction ceremony for Jim into their “Hill of Fame” on Wednesday of PGA Championship week. It was a very special day for me and certainly for the other 100 or so invited guests for the private ceremony.

I had heard about the “Hill of Fame” and the metal plates, with the names of the inductees, that were permanently attached to the trees surrounding the 13th green but I was not aware of who and why they were selected. Well, I found out “who”. You might know some of the names; Walter Hagen, Ben Hogan, Robert Trent Jones, Mildred “Babe” Zaharias, Bob Hope, Jack Nicklaus, Arnold Palmer, Curtis Strange, Kathie Whitworth, Donald Ross, Nancy Lopez, Bryon Nelson, Dwight D. Eisenhower, Tom Watson, Lee Trevino, and now…..JAMES W. NANTZ lll. Not bad company, I would say. I also found out why… “We look on the Hill of Fame as an institution where men and women may be honored for their fine qualities of heart and mind and their personal contributions to some phase of human welfare and uplift”.

-Martin T. Cullen

In attendance at the ceremony were Coach Jim Boeheim and his wife Juli along with Josh Allen from the Buffalo Bills.

Jim spoke about them, in glowing terms, for several minutes while thanking them for their special friendship and support after his mother passed away last year as well as for their financial support to the Nantz National Alzheimer Center in Houston, Texas, in memory of his late father.

It is one of the Top “5” facilities of its kind in the world. I met Jim after his acceptance speech and mentioned, “I had the longest running golf show on the radio in the US”. He said, “I would like to be on your show sometime”.

Fast forward…Saturday, June 3, 2023 at at 3AM. I wake up and can’t go to sleep thinking about what could possibly go wrong that would prevent the WSYR audience from listening to Jim Nantz. Also, I want to have a great show because I just finalized an agreement with Joe Convertino Jr., President of CH Insurance, to become the “title sponsor” for my radio show.

Joe was going to be my co-host, in studio. Well,

as Yogi Berra used to say, “It ain’t over till its over”, and Paul Harvey used to say, “And now, The Rest of the Story”….

At 7:32AM, my producer, Scott Stabert, calls the hotel where Mr. Nantz is supposed to be staying during the week of the Memorial Tournament(Jack Nicklaus). The hotel informs Scott that Mr. Nantz is not a guest at their hotel and suggests calling their downtown location. Scott tries downtown and fails again to reach Mr. Nantz. After several minutes go by, Scott convinces the hotel management that a Mr. Jim Nantz is a guest at their hotel. The problem… the hotel misspelled his name. Finally, Joe and I have the opportunity to talk with Jim but only for about “5” minutes. Just before our last commercial break, I ask Jim if he could stay over and join us after the break for the last segment of the show. He agrees.

Coming out of the break, I inform Mr. Nance there is a caller, “Charlie” from Syracuse, on the line who has a question for him. Just as “Charlie” begins to speak, we loose the phone connection with Jim Nantz…naturally.

Then, as we are speaking with the caller, we also loose the connection with him….naturally. By the way, the caller is not “Charlie” from Syracuse. It was Coach Jim Boeheim, from Syracuse University. I called Coach Boeheim to inform him his good friend, Jim Nantz, was going to be a guest on my show and would he agree to be “Charlie” from Syracuse before being recognized.

When Jim Nantz and Coach Boeheim finally started to talk to each other, it was “Show Time” on Tee Time With The Pronoun. Their conversation reminded me of two long time dear friends, retiring this year, talking about the special memories of their experiences during their Hall of Fame careers. IT WAS MAGIC!

You can listen to the entire interview with Jim Nantz and Jim Boeheim by going to… YouTube and Facebook by searching for Tee Time With The Pronoun

OuR vOiCE

Bat in the house costco coNsiDErAtioNs

There are many other creatures we live with, whether we realize it or not and for that matter, whether we like it or not.

There are those things that it is nice to step outside and observe such as birds or maybe deer, squirrels, chipmunks and butterflies and fireflies and other species of wildlife.

And there those animals we are less enthused to see. For some this can be mice or even creatures like bees or spiders, species we know serve important functions, but still we do not necessarily enjoy them being around us.

Among those animals we know are around but more often than not we don’t really have to give too much consideration to are bats.

When we encounter a bat outside, flying through the backyard for example this can be uncomfortable, but more often than not the encounters that inspire the most concern are when a bat gets in the house.

The concern is not simply that an animal has gotten into the house but the concern connected with the possibility of rabies, especially when we have been sleeping and can’t be sure one way or the other if we might have been bitten by the winged intruder.

We also have to worry about pets and children who may have encountered the bat.

In New York State, only about 3% of bats have rabies, however treatment for rabies exposures is highest for situations involving uncaptured bats. On average a savings of $3,000 to $6,000 per person or more may be saved for each exposure when an animal that was available for testing is negative for rabies, avoiding unnecessary treatment.

If it is certain a bat did not bite or scratch a family member, testing may not be necessary, but if there is any concern that a child, elderly individual or other person may have had possible contact with the bat, it is always best to capture the bat rather than letting it go, and contacting your county health department. Test results are typically available in a few days.

When a positive rabies result is detected, an individual begins post-exposure treatment soon after. If left untreated, a bite or scratch from a rabies infected animal would be fatal to the person exposed.

You cannot get rabies from having contact with an animals stool, blood or urine. The rabies virus can spread to a person when an animal bite breaks skin. Follow these tips to avoid rabies exposures: Keep your pets current on their rabies vaccinations, including indoor house cats that may catch a bat in your home. Teach children never to handle unfamiliar animals, wild or domestic, even if they appear friendly.

In the event a bat does get in the house it is recommended that if possible it is captured for testing as this could save a lot of time and trouble for humans.

To capture a bat it is recommended that people find a small container like a box or a large can, and a piece of cardboard large enough to cover the opening in the container. Punch small air holes in the cardboard. Put on leather work gloves. Confine the bat in a room. When the bat lands, approach it slowly and place the container over it. Slide the cardboard under the container to trap the bat inside. If you are certain there’s been no contact between the bat and any people or pets, carefully hold the cardboard over the container and take the bat outdoors and release it away from people and pets. If there’s any question about contact between the bat and people or pets, you want to save the bat for testing. Tape the cardboard to the container, securing the bat inside.

Rabies exposure is medically urgent but not an emergency. If after-hours, contact your county health department the next day to discuss the situation. Only your county health department may authorize testing and treatment for rabies.

HOW CAN WE HELP?

It was a busy morning. On the schedule were a doctor appointment practically before the sun was up that required fasting, a long visit with the tax man, some business stuff that needed attention and a short, at least that was the plan, shop at Costco for plastic wrap and bacon bits. Just two items, an “in and out.”

Of course, the quick shop and the fast in and out were as close to fantasy as a quick trip to Mars. Has anyone ever just gone into Costco and bought only what they intended? If there is such an individual, they should be put in charge of important stuff, like world peace and the state budget. These heroes might be able to explain why printer ink costs more than enriched uranium.

My shopping cart included my two planned items and a bag of cashews, a big sleeve of double A batteries, paper towels, a jar of Kalamata olives that could hold the house down in a strong wind, an enormous container of steak season-

What

ing, a humongous bag of something called onion flavored rings and a rotisserie chicken. Did I mention that my spouse was with me on this expedition? Guess which items he put in the cart.

So, we checked out and since it was now well after 1 p.m. and neither of us had had breakfast, let alone lunch, the draw of the $1.50 hot dog and drink (with refill) was enticing. While I found a table and guarded our loot, the spouse purchased our gourmet fare and we settled in for a bit, me enjoying both the “everyonce-in-a-while” hot dog and the pleasure of people watching.

I so enjoy people watching. Each person gives up clues about who they are and, if you are a story kind of watcher, you can fill in the blanks with your interpretation. Take the two gentlemen who were checking out not one, not two, but

four stacked-high Costco shopping carts. The first thing that came to mind was how they managed to maneuver the carts around the store. I have trouble with that one. And then what will they do with all of the stuff, which from my vantage point was mostly food items? And lastly, where would they store all of this? Were they shopping for an event? For a group home? Planning on lasting through some climatic disaster? Take your pick, but even more … how are they going to get these carts out to their vehicle? The latter answer came with three additional people who came running to the cash register with other items in their arms to add to the total. My interpretation? A family reunion to take place tomorrow. Why tomorrow? Where would you put all of this food, some of it perishable, unless you were going to use it quickly? Of course, they could be shopping for an institution that has storage space and coolers, but that was too pedestrian.

There was the family with three very energetic children accompanying a cart that contained two boxed kayaks. I don’t know when and where they were going, but I distinctly could see, in their future, laughter and shouts of “put your life jacket on.”

I especially enjoyed watching a lady who had four items in her cart. There were two gallons of ice cream, a big bottle of chocolate sauce and an equally big container of whipped topping. I thought of following her home.

I continued in my short reverie of imagination and hot dog satiety pondering what another people watcher would have concluded viewing me and my cart. Would they consider that I can’t remember when was the last time that I bought steak?

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.

will decide the village mayoral race?

For the first time in village history, two women are running against each other for the position of mayor. On election day, Tuesday, June 20, one of them – either Republican Christina Fadden or Democrat Stacy Finney – will be voted into office to replace outgoing seven-term Republican Mayor Gary White.

Since the two parties each caucused in late April, the ladies have had a mere six weeks to campaign. How are they each doing?

It has been more than two decades since village Republicans have faced competition from Democrats, so both party organizations are seriously out of practice. Let’s face it, neither of them have done this in quite a while, so we can naturally expect some rust on what in the past were well-oiled machines. Anyhow, let’s compare the Fadden and Finney campaigns.

Flyers and lawn signs

Early this month, Fadden published a glossy, full-color mailer touting her “lifetime of service and experience.” Finney’s flyer was set to hit mailboxes June 12 or so, meanwhile she and her fellow Democrats are distributing palmcards promising “integrity, collaboration and dedication.”

Lawn sign placements around the village seem to be a draw, although it must be noted that several Fadden supporters are posting signs twice the size of Finney’s.

Both women marched in the May 29 Memorial Day Parade.

Stacy handed out candies, while Chris acknowledged the somber holiday by donning her American Legion Post 188 field cap while distributing poppies.

Both candidates have lively

Facebook pages, though Finney’s design and layout look a bit more vibrant than Fadden’s. As of June 9, the Chris for Mayor FB page has 60 likes and 74 followers. The Democrats’ Liverpool Together FB page drew 58 likes and 83 followers.

Money-wise, Fadden appears to have an advantage. She hosted what appeared to be a very successful fund-raiser on May 30 at the Onondaga Yacht Club attended by some 60 people, including her Republican colleagues from the village board and several area mayors.

Finney was scheduled to host a coffee hour with the candidates on June 11, also featuring Democratic candidates for trustee Melissa Cassidy and Rachel Ciotti.

m eet-and-greet canceled

Fadden sponsored the popular Doyle-Whiting Band at Johnson Park on June 5, and spoke briefly to the audience of more than 500. Finney planned to sponsor a concert, but changed her mind, choosing to spend that $400 elsewhere.

Similarly, a chamber of commerce meet-the-candidates event was announced for June 14 at the Golden Bee Bookshop but was canceled two weeks prior for reasons unclear. A pro-Finney sign now adorns the shop’s entrance on First Street.

In the end, the election will likely be determined by each party’s “get-out-the-vote” efforts.

Finney said Democrats have organized volunteer van drivers to be available to chauffeur voters to the polls at the village hall. Voting takes place between noon to 9 p.m. Tuesday, June 20.

Fadden declined to reveal her party’s plans for election day, but said she’s expecting a

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good turnout.

The village has some 1,700 registered voters according to the county Board of Elections. That number includes 681 Democrats, 433 Republicans, 24 Conservatives, six Working Families voters and a whopping 472 voters not affiliated to a particular party.

The village of Liverpool mayor’s salary is $16,000 annually.

Nurturing future officers

Do you happen to know a young person who might be interested in a law-enforcement career? If so, he or she should consider attending the Onondaga County Sheriff’s Office Youth Law Enforcement Academy coming up in mid-July.

The academy is accepting applications from students entering the 7th, 8th, 9th and 10th grades. The curriculum fosters relationships that bridge the gaps between law enforcement and youth while exposing them to future careers serving their community.

The weeklong academy blends classroom learning with hands-on activities exposing cadets to physical training, patrol tactics, correction and custody tactics, criminal investigations and K9 demonstrations.

The summer 2023 Youth Law Enforcement Academy runs July10-14 and July 17-21, 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily at Onondaga Community College. Deadline for application is Friday, June 16. To register, visit sheriff.ongov.net/communityrelations/youth-law-enforcement-academy /.

Last word “If you don’t vote, you lose the right to complain.”

–George Carlin.

Livin’ in Liverpool russ tarby

Ramblings from the empty nest ann Ferro

Thank you, on behalf of turtle

To the editor:

Yesterday, June 1, on Route 31 around 8 a.m., a wonderful young man took the time to help a very large turtle across the busy road. Several other cars also stopped to guard the young man and the turtles.

It brought tears to my eyes to know there are still kind people in this world who care about others.

This was near the Budweiser entrance.

I am sending a huge thank you to you all, and so does the turtle.

sHAroN criss baldWinSville

Senior expo a success

To the editor:

Thank you to all the kind folks who made the May 31sst CNY Senior Housing and Care Expo such a pleasant and informative event. Perfect weather, excellent location (CNY Regional Market, Shed E) and a wide variety of programs and services highlighted, with the needs of senior citizens foremost in mind. With plenty of parking space available and the needed shade on a hot day. Live music drew people in. Food available, games, door prizes and lots of knowledgeable people there to explain what they do to help seniors enjoy a comfortable and healthy retirement. Judging by the happy crowd there, it was enjoyed by all.

Thanks to all the agencies, health care providers, insurance companies and private healthcare service providers who showed up, answered questions, shared their expertise and remembered to put a selection of “freebies” on their display tables (seniors love those).

Special thanks to Loretto for sponsoring the event and the Eagle Newspapers for spreading the word.

See you next year!

Helping women

To the editor:

LyNN cuDA liverpool

Hello! We would like to talk a little bit about our final project for our government and economics class.

Our mission is to help women in poverty that are living in by getting donations of tampons and pads, then donating those to a place that is able to distribute the products (I Support the Girls - Syracuse). We are choosing this charity because you are able to independently get the period products and then send them to the charity without having to worry about how to distribute those products to people who need them. It also has since grown into a global nonprofit with a network of 58 affiliates and nearly ten million donations to date, so it is very dependable.

This issue is important and needs to be addressed because there is a large inequity between women and poverty and men in poverty. Yes, both are important but there are almost 5% more women in poverty than men. Women also have more essentials that they need to spend their money on and they make less money than men and have a harder time finding a stable job than men do. One essential that is very expensive is period products so if we can provide them with these items, they will have more money to put towards other areas of their already tight budget.

This cause is important to us because we (Makenna Williams and Samantha Macko) are women so we understand some of the hardships that other women face. We want to be able to help them and we are able to do that, even if it makes a small impact, through our final project for our participation in government and economics class.

In our project, we will sit outside three different stores each on a different day for 2 hours asking people if they would be willing to buy pads or tampons to add to our donation box. At the end of our collection period, we will mail all the donations we get to I Support the Girls.

Thank you for letting us spread some information.

Inequalities

To the editor:

I have noticed great inequalities in Baldwinsville athletics during my six dedicated years of cheerleading. I began as a Pop Warner cheerleader in seventh and eighth grade and ended as a high school cheerleader with four years of experience. During this time, my team’s uniforms never changed. The uniforms were two years old by the time I got to use them. These uniforms were scheduled to be replaced every three to five years. I met with Mr. Campolieta, our athletic director, to get new uniforms for my senior year. I spoke with him at great length, ensuring to discuss two of my coaches’ requests for new uniforms, photo evidence of the age of the uniforms, and the natural wear and tear of the athletic uniforms. I was educated on the standard practices of the athletic budget. One important feature was that coaches’ requests were fulfilled if they were asked for previous to the season. Both Coach Katie and Coach Cassidy had requested uniforms, just like every other coach, but our needs were not met. After our conversation, it became clear that cheerleaders were not a priority for the Baldwinsville Athletic Department. Long overdue and after many conversations and letters, the varsity uniforms will be replaced in the fall.

Local sports inequalities are not the only issues when it comes to injustice in sports. Injustice begins at the elementary age and continues into professional environments around the globe. When little girls first begin sports, they are presented with discrimination and discouragement, leading to self doubt. A lack of self esteem is not ideal for an athlete and often leads little girls to quitting their passion. For the little girls that stay, they’re met with smaller budgets and a lack of media representation. While media representation doesn’t seem important, it is. People not only need to be aware of inequalities that occur, but also female success. Women are amazing and strong, but often do not receive the opportunity to display their abilities in the way that their male counterparts do. Then, women that choose to look into college and professional sports see the same injustices. At the moment, only 24% of athletic budgets go towards women’s sports. In addition, college women only get 16% of schools’ recruiting budgets and $179 million less in scholarship funding. To solve these issues, people need to celebrate female success, advocate when they witness injustice, and represent the talented women in athletics.

As a girl in sports, I have seen the injustices, I have lived them. This cause is near and dear to my heart. To help this cause, I became a member of The Baldwinsville Cheerleading Booster Club and helped to raise over fifteen thousand dollars for the program. Going forward, my goal is to increase representation for women and educate others.

mADDiE o’HEArN baldWinSville

Addressing CLUP

To the editor:

I have lived in the town of Lysander for 51 years. On Thursday, June 1 of this year, I attended the Lysander Town Board meeting. I went to the meeting because our board was going to act on the work that was done by a volunteer committee to revise the CLUP for our town. At this point you may be wondering what I’m talking about. CLUP stands for Comprehensive Land Use Program. What? You have never heard of it!

One of the things CLUP basically does is put on paper how the town officials go about deciding what kind and what size of development takes place in our town of Lysander. The last time CLUP was worked on was 2015. CLUP spells out, for example, how much land one needs to

build a home, warehouse, factory, etc. in our town. CLUP also states what percentage of that land may be used for construction and what percentage must remain green. Some of the changes recommended this year would: (1) allow for smaller parcels to be built on, (2) a higher percentage of the parcels used for the building and, therefore, (3) less space for open areas. This is becoming a ”quality of life” issue. One of the reasons for CLUP initially was to preserve the countryside of our town and not give in to dense residential or commercial development.

The first 20 years of my life was spent growing up in Brooklyn NY. When you talk about “quality of life” in Lysander believe me I know what you mean. I’ve gone from traffic whiz, horn honking, motor revving, having a brick wall as a view out my bedroom window to sitting alone in our back yard in Lysander looking at the grass and other greenery while listening to nothing but the breeze and birds.

Traffic in the village of Baldwinsville, in my opinion, is very near the breaking point as far as “quality of life” is concerned. Just ask some business owners. We need to fix this traffic problem, not just study it, BEFORE we allow additional businesses and dense residential properties to be added to OUR community.

Someone mentioned at the meeting on June 1 how important it is to develop commercial properties in our town because these properties help to reduce taxes on residential properties. I hope our elected town officials remember that when these commercial property owners ask for tax breaks.

If you would like to learn more about CLUP, you can contact our Town of Lysander offices 315-638-0224 to find where you can see copies of CLUP with which to familiarize yourself. Once this quality of life in Lysander is gone, it’s gone. It’s time for us to learn more about CLUP and decide where we stand. kEN LANDoN

Keeping our quality of life

To the editor: We attended the Lysander Town Board meeting on June 1 regarding the proposed Comprehensive Land Use (CLUP) revision. We feel that the quality of life in the Town of Lysander is currently exceptional and the proposed plan would have a devastating effect on the character that defines Lysander.

The CLUP did not address existing problems with traffic or the influx of students due to proposed developments such as Melvin Farms. The loss of green space due to the proposed 80% building footprint for commercial and industrial land use would prevent adequate screening and contribute to existing traffic issues. Our current infrastructure is not prepared for the influx of industry and housing proposed in the plan. Also of concern is that Micron was not considered. We are very concerned about the CLUP moving forward and hope that others will stay informed about the progress of the proposed plan.

tom AND suzANNE mccArtHy lySander

The right time

To the editor:

For the past months, as a mother of four, former Roxboro PTO/PTG President and concerned citizen, I have gone back and forth on this subject. Do you say something? What will others think? What will others say? What about my family? There never seems to be a state of being easy when it comes to speaking out about something. It makes sense why a lot of things go unheard of and why a lot of people get away with what they do. I hope by me speaking out as a woman, others will feel empowered to do the same as well!

I am a member of the Mattydale Senior Group that meets at the VFW in Mattydale. I may not be a regular every week but I try

and go when I can. From my perception when I go, I get along with everyone and have never had any issues. I have great conversations with everyone and always feel welcomed.

On April 18, 2023, things changed. At first, everything seemed normal, felt welcomed and conversations were good. That all shifted when Town of Salina Supervisor Nick Paro arrived. Shortly after, I was approached by his secretary and asked to leave because this was a government meeting. Why would a resident be removed from a government meeting, I thought. I didn’t feel as though I did anything to warrant being targeted like this. I said, I am a part of this group, I paid my dues, and I have the right to be here. Within a couple minutes I was approached by Town of Salina Supervisor Nick Paro. He said I need to leave and if I didn’t, he was going to call the police and have me removed. Based on the tone of his voice and body language, I felt very threatened and unsafe to be around the supervisor. Out of respect for the senior group I left so there wasn’t any disruption. The supervisor when asked at the next board meeting on April 24, 2023, why he did this, he claimed he was getting phone calls and emails from members on the senior group saying I was being disruptive. On that day, not one person made these accusations and in fact people were confused why I was being removed. I still have not heard from the leadership of the senior group to talk about these accusations or seen any written statements the supervisor said he received. There is more to this story but what can be done about the supervisors actions and blatant abuse of power? roBiN

ciciArELLi Salina

Where do you stand?

To the editor:

Onondaga County Executive Ryan McMahon: I’ve learned that your opponent for the county executive race William T. Kinne is pro-marijuana, based on passages from his website. With the election for Onondaga County executive approaching in November, what are your views on weed? Should its use be encouraged? Discouraged?

Understand I’m referring only to the street drug, not to the legitimate uses of medical marijuana. Thank you in advance for your response.

Please note this is my second request.

micHAEL B. HEss CamilluS

Retiring mayor thanks community

To the editor:

As my retirement date fast approaches, I would like to express my thanks to the village residents for their support over the past 26 years. It has been an honor and a privilege to serve our community. Without that support and the support of our board members and staff, it would have been an impossible task. I am especially proud of the fact that the support I have received from our residents has been beyond party affiliations and truly feels like “neighbors representing neighbors.”

Our accomplishments as a village government are widely recognized and our quality of life in the village of Liverpool is highly desirable as evidenced by the very competitive real estate market. Our police department, DPW, code enforcement, justice court and clerk services are second to none. We have numerous initiatives and projects underway in the village that are in various stages of completion. The planning, research and negotiations are ongoing and require the full knowledge and effort of our mayor and board of trustees to be successful.

GAry WHitE mayor, village of liverpool

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Putman, Cary both win twice at state track meet

By PHiL BLAckWELL

Two different area high schools brought home two gold medals from last weekend’s New York State Public High School Athletic Association championships, thanks to the duo of Kate Putman and Allie Cary.

Putman, a Cicero-North Syracuse senior, and Cary, a Liverpool senior, capped their high school careers with sweeps of their specialties in the state meet at Middletown High School.

For Putman, it began in the 800-meter run on Friday afternoon.

In two minutes, 5.25 seconds, she emerged victorious in the Division I (large school portion) by more than two seconds over Guilderland’s Addison Vellekoop (2:07.80) as Allegany-Limestone standout Angelina Napoleon won in a meetrecord 2:03.97 and Liverpool’s Taylor Page was 17th overall in 2:17.32.

And it continued a day later in the 1,500-meter run, only this time no one beat Putman. Taking the lead on the next-to-last lap and building a comfortable margin, Putman kept it the rest of the way and, in 4:19.27, beat runner-up Dylan McElhinney (Hunter-College Campus) by more than five seconds.

By the time Putman ran in the 1,500, Cary was already the NYSPHSAA Division I champion

in the discus. In one of the first events of the state meet Friday, Cary got off to a slow start with two fouls and a first attempt of 109 feet 4 inches.

But on her fourth throw, Cary went to 125’2” to grab second place. Her fifth attempt of 128-6” almost caught the leading 128’11” from Saint Anthony’s Maria Chiarello and, on her final throw, Cary won it with 130’10”.

When the Division I and II throwers got together for the overall Federation event on Saturday, Cary fouled her first throw, then put up 134’4” before peaking on her third try with exactly 139 feet.

Commack’s’ Julie Thomas got close on that same throw with 137’3”, but could not do any better, and Cary’s mark held up for her to add the Federation championship to her state title.

Earlier, in the shot put, Cary finished sixth in Division I, throwing it 37’3 1/2” as Thomas prevailed with 43’2 3/4”.

Working with Hannah Boyle, Cameron Sisk and Marissa Navarra in a 4x800 relay where they were seeded fourth at 9:23.66, Putman helped the Northstars improved to 9:22.82 but still ended up eighth overall and seventh in Division I as Saratoga Springs (9:05.05) prevailed.

C-NS freshman Kalli Congden, a top-10 qualifier in the high jump at 5’5”, topped 5 feet here to tie for 31st overall. Also,

in the 100 hurdles, Congden, having gone 14.98 seconds during the season, went 15.61 here to finish 13th in Division I.

The Northstars’ Grace Murray, in the 400-meter hurdles, looked to improve upon 1:04.91, but only got to 1:05.90 to end up 12th in Division I.

In the 4x100 relay, the Warriors’ quartet of Heaven Lavere, Mia Wright, Maddie Devendorf and Mikayla Greene, looking to improve upon 49.18 seconds, only went 50.14 here but still recorded an eighth-place finish.

On the boys side, C-NS’s Jayceon McGrew ran in the 100-meter dash, having broken 11 seconds (10.98) this spring but managed 11.55 here. Sean Graves, in the 400 hurdles (56.51 this season), struggled to a 1:00.10.

In the five-event pentathlon, C-NS’s Xander Provost, with his total of 2,886 points, did not quite match the 2,901 he had earlier in the season, but still took 13th overall and sixth in Division I as Camden’s Connor Dean (3,498 points) was the overall state champion.

t H ro W to GLory: Liverpool girls track and field senior Allie c ary was victorious in both the Division i and Federation portions of the discus during last weekend’s state championship meet at m iddletown High School, peaking with a top throw of 139 feet.

C-NS golfers take seventh at state championships

By PHiL BLAckWELL

A championship season for the Cicero-North Syracuse Blue girls golf team concluded with its appearance at last week’s New York State Public High School Athletic Association

team tournament near Saratoga Springs. On the links of the Edison Club in Rexford, the Northstars had five golfers in the field, with Isabella Borte and Lindsey Kubala each part of the individual tournament por -

tion, too. Borte had a solid two rounds, posting a 90 in the first and a 91 in the second to finish at 181, tying for 44 th place, while Kubala put up rounds of 130 and 115 for a 245.

C-NS Blue’s other three

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golfers finished close to one another, Jessica Ricciardi opening with a 94 and adding a 102 for 196 as Chloe Tice’s 204 included rounds of 109 and 95. Natalie Hacker shot a 206, with rounds of 106 and 100.

In the team competition, the

Northstars finished seventh out of nine squads at 787, with Albany Academy (Section II) on top at 641 as its star player, Kennedy Swedick, repeated her 2022 individual state title with a score of 139 that beat the field by seven strokes.

Liverpool High school music ensembles receive honors

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Three Liverpool High School music ensembles recently received top honors during the New York State School Music Association’s Major Ensemble Evaluation Festival. The festival took place at G. ray Bodley High school in Fulton. combined concert Bands: Level 3 - Gold (conducted by Jason Schirripa) Symphonic Orchestra: Level 5 - Gold (conducted by Jeff Abbott) Concert Ensemble: Level 5 - Gold with Distinction (conducted by Jim Dumas) Gold is the highest award that NyssmA offers for ensemble evaluation, and “Distinction” is a label that is reserved for performances that are truly remarkable and above and beyond what is expected of students performing at that level. “These groups have made tremendous progress over the course of the 2022-23 school year,” said LcsD Director of Fine Arts Adam shatraw. “the students played with maturity, technical facility, and musicality, and the adjudicators recognized those qualities by awarding then top scores.”