Star Review digital edition - July 12, 2023

Nick Paro charges back

By Russ TARBy

Contributing Writer

In a post-primary statement, Salina Town Supervisor Nick Paro responded to allegations directed at him prior to the primary by challenger Stella Penizotto.

In his statement Paro accused Penizotto of using “downright ugly tactics” in the campaign over the Republican nomination for supervisor.

Paro also hinted that he would turn the tables on Penizotto, who had filed official complaints about him in April with the office of New York State Attorney General Letitia James.

In her statements submitted to the Attorney General’s Public Integrity Bureau, Penizotto charged Paro with election interference.

“My opponent resorted to downright ugly tactics in her attempt to smear me and win the campaign,” Paro wrote in a July 3 email. “She and her husband made false complaints to the Attorney General’s office against me (and the AG’s office will be focusing their attention on her for those false complaints).”

John shott, a World War II veteran, celebrated his 101st birthday a day early with a gathering at Dunkin’ in DeWitt.

Veteran celebrates 101st birthday

On July 3 Dunkin’ held a special birthday party for North Syracuse resident John Shott, a World War II Army Air Corp veteran and former prisoner of war who attributed his ability to survive captivity, in part, to his passion for donuts.

The celebration for Shott, who turned 101 on July 4, was held at the Dunkin’ restaurant at 3493 Erie Blvd. East in DeWitt.

During World War II, Shott served as a radioman and tail gunner on a Mitchell bomber.

While on a mission flying over Formosa

The world-renowned anti-nuclear sailboat Golden Rule will arrive in Brewerton on Sunday, July 16, tying up in Riverfront Park. After a greeting and welcome from members of the Onondaga Nation the crew and participants will gather, a couple of blocks away, at the Brewerton Center for the Arts, 9660 Brewerton Road, for music by Colleen Kattau, food, and both local and national speakers.

From 5 to 6 p.m. all will gather at Brewerton Center for the Arts for children’s art activities, food; from 6 to 7 p.m. a welcoming ceremony will be held at Riverfront Park and from 7 to 9 p.m. music, food and speakers will be at the center for the arts.

The Golden Rule has a rich history. In 1958 four Quaker peace activists sailed the boat from Los Angeles towards the Marshall Islands, intending to interfere with U.S. nuclear bomb tests. The Coast Guard stopped the boat near Honolulu and arrested the crew, spurring worldwide protests

(now Taiwan), his plane was shot down. Shott was the only survivor.

He hid in the jungle for three days until his hunger became unbearable and he stumbled upon a cabbage patch. He was captured while eating for the first time since crash-landing, according to Joe Messineo, a volunteer oral historian at the Veterans History Project.

When Messineo asked Shott how he survived the physical and mental ordeal of captivity, Shott’s answer was brief: “I thought about home, my mom’s cooking

and concern about the health risks from radiation spreading around the globe. The bold protest by the Golden Rule built international support for the Partial Nuclear Test Ban Treaty of 1963 and inspired Greenpeace to purchase its first boat.

After many years and many different owners, the Golden Rule sank in northern California in 2010. Over the following five years, Veterans For Peace, Quakers, and boat lovers restored the 39-foot wooden ketch, along with her original mission. Since 2015, the Golden Rule has sailed up and down the coast of California and to Oregon, Washington, British Columbia, Mexico, and Hawai’i, holding hundreds of educational events.

“We are sailing for a nuclear-free world and a peaceful, sustainable future,” said Helen Jaccard, manager of the Golden Rule Project of Veterans For Peace, which owns the historic boat. “We must tell our political leaders to begin negotiations to eliminate all the world’s nuclear

and sitting down to eat powdered jelly donuts and a cold glass of milk.”

In honor of Shott’s 101st birthday and his remarkable service, Dunkin’ franchisee Tom Santurri and his team welcomed Shott to the Dunkin’ restaurant at 3493 Erie Blvd. East in Dewitt for a birthday party included a variety of Dunkin’ treats, including powdered jelly donuts and milk.

“John Shott is a true American hero,” said Santurri. “We’re thrilled to be able to celebrate his birthday with him and provide him with the jelly donuts he loves so much.”

Paro said the Penizottos hired a private investigator “to follow me around for months trying to dig up dirt on me, and they outright lied to the public throughout the campaign. Nonetheless we prevailed, and I am truly thankful for the trust you have all placed in me to continue effectively running our beautiful town.”

Paro cruised to victory in the June 27 Republican primary election, drawing 416 votes to defeat Penizotto who received 342 votes.

The two candidates will go head-tohead again in the November general election because Penizotto will be listed on the ballot as a Conservative Party candidate.

Democrats will not run a candidate for supervisor in November.

Earlier this year, Salina Democrats failed to gather enough signatures by deadline to qualify their candidate for a line on the ballot.

LCSD to offer Summer Meal Program

This summer, the Liverpool Central School District will once again provide free meals to children. The summer meal program will be held five days a week at locations throughout the district.

For 2023, meals must be consumed onsite (meals can no longer be picked up and taken home.) The summer meal program will be held at two locations:

From 12:45 to 1:15 p.m. MondaysFridays, July 5 to Aug. 18 at Liverpool Elementary, 910 Second Street

From noon to 12:30 p.m. Mondays-Fridays, July 10 to Aug. 11 at Chestnut Hill Middle School, 204 Saslon Park Drive

weapons,” said Jaccard. “We also need immediate measures to reduce the risk of an accidental nuclear war, such

as pledging No First Use of nuclear weapons and taking nuclear missiles off hair-trigger alert.”

Any child 18 years of age and under may participate in the summer meal program. There are no income eligibility or residency guidelines and registration is not required. Paid for through federal government funding, the program does not impact local taxes. For more information contact the LCSD Food Service Department at 315-622-7172 or visit liverpool.k12.ny.us/departments/food-service/ index.

Check your e-mail and the LCSD Web site for updates throughout the summer.

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The Golden Rule will arrive in Brewerton on sunday, July 16

long been wanting to dive into.

During the Month of July The Greater Liverpool Chamber wants you to celebrate the parks of the towns of Salina and Clay and the village of Liverpool.

Listed are the parks in our area. They are beautiful, clean and offer many sports activities, walks, playground and peaceful places to take comfort in.

CELEBRATE LOCAL PARKs

Town of Clay Parks

three rivers Park, 8879 oswego road

black Creek Park, 9604 black Creek Park

Clay Central Park, 7858 henry Clay boulevard

Clay Central Park, 4821 Wetzel road

Clay historical Park, 4939 New York 31

Clay North Park, 4483 VerPlank road

Clay south Park, 7200 buckley road

Meltzer Park, 8400 stearns road

Town of Salina Parks

burnham Park, Malden road, Mattydale richfield Park, richfield boulevard, Mattydale (has outdoor pool)

duerr Park, duerr road, liverpool (has outdoor pool)

Primrose Park, Primrose lane, liverpool sunflower Park, sunflower drive, liverpool

Wemesfelder Park, larkin street, liverpool (has outdoor pool; formerly electronics Park)

Contact the chamber 315-727-5819 chamber@liverpoolchamber com

All we ask you to do to celebrate is visit these many parks, take a selfie and tell us what your experience was. We will post these pictures and good comments on our Facebook page. You can send these to chamber@liverpoolcham -

ber.com

We will also be out with the Liverpool Library Book mobile at Wemesfelder Park from 9:30 to 10:15 a.m. on Aug. 1 and at Onondaga Lake Park from 10:15-11:30 a.m. on July 17, 24 and 31.

Brian Foster, 72

avid bird hunter

OBITUARIES

Brian Foster, 72, of Camillus, passed away Wednesday, July 5, 2023, at Francis House. A lifetime resident of the Syracuse area, he was a graduate of Henninger High School and received a bachelor’s degree from Syracuse University. Brian was employed by Verizon for over 33 years before retiring in 2002. An avid bird hunter, he was a member of Masonic Lodge #648 for over 25 years.

Surviving are his loving wife of 22 years, the former Susan J. Putman; son, Jeff (Autumn); daughter, Lori (Steven) Franklin; brother, William; eight grandchildren; four nieces and nephews; and many great-nieces and great-nephews.

Relatives and friends called Friday, July 7, from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Buranich Funeral Home, 5431 W. Genesee St., Camillus.

In celebration of Brian’s life, the family requested that attendees wear jeans and sneakers to the visitation.

Share condolences at buranichfh.com.

That was the name of the article that appeared in Golf Magazine in 1973. The cover had a picture of Lee Trevino who was Golf Magazine’s “Instruction Editor” at the time. As you may recall, Trevino earned the title, “Fastest Player on the PGA Tour” during his prime. The “War on Slow Play” is still being fought by the USGA and the Royal & Ancient (governing bodies of the Rules of Golf). They are constantly thinking about ways to speed up play. Here are Trevino’s thoughts in 1973 on what the USGA and Royal & Ancient “should have” done to encourage faster play…

1. Shorter Courses - “There has been over the past few years a trend toward longer and tougher golf courses, which has contributed vastly toward the longer, time consuming process of getting in 18 holes. Enough is enough, when you consider that the average National handicap is 16 or 17.

2. Fewer Bunkers - “There are courses that have enough sand to wear out a herd of camels. There are some architects around to whom I have talked who are leaning more towards the 6,400 to 6,500 yard courses with traps that the average hacker can putt out of with the accent on trees as hazards”.

3. More Rangers - “The use of more rangers also is a great aid in speeding up play. In most cases, the ranger will not find it necessary to say anything to a lagging group. The rangers mere presence is a psychological spur reminding them they are falling behind”.

4. An End to Honors - “As far as I’m concerned, one of the greatest all time ‘wasters’ is honors. Waiting until the guy hits first or waiting for the guy away to putt first when his cart is 50 yards away is silly”. By the time everybody has figured out what the scores are on the hole, it takes longer than a ‘truce meeting’ so the guy with the six finally gets to hit first. The first guy to the tee should be able to hit first”.

5. Park Your Carts at the Back of greens - “A majority of golfers simply drive their carts to the front of the green…pitch up, leave the cart and proceed. Then when they have holed out, they must walk straight back into the line of fire from the group behind them”.

6. Fewer Practice Swings - “Practice swings are unnecessary and exhausting. They not only waste a lot of time but they also have to kill you off eventually. You hit the ball 85 times and you take 400 practice swings. All you’ve done is knock yourself out”.

Perry Noun is the former executive director of the Northeastern NY PGA

7. Stop Marking Your Ball - “The marking of balls on the green is tremendously overdone. You’ll act like a Supreme Court Judge when he marks his ball two club heads to the side. Then, nine times out of 10, when it finally comes his turn to putt, he puts the ball down wherever the coin happens to be and putts out.”.

8. Two Waggles - “Golfers take too many waggles. You’ll see these guys all over the place. They’ll waggle three, four or five times but never the same number. You begin to wonder…’God, isn’t he ever gonna hit it”?

9. No More Television Acting on the Greens - “I played with a fellow who before each putt, took a half a dozen practice strokes before he’d step up to the ball. Finally, I pointed out to him that all those practice strokes didn’t seem to be doing him much good since he couldn’t make a putt longer than ‘Pancho Villa’s mustache’. I’d estimate that 75% or more of the average players waste too much time green reading. Reading a green is simple: Bermuda grows towards the setting sun, bent grass grows downhill…that’s it”.

10. Allow Partial Par-3 Play Through - “The Par-3 holes are one of the chief roadblocks to faster play. Have a sign allowing the group behind you to hit into the green once you’ve reached the green, then putt out as they are making their way toward the green while the the group putting is holing out. The ‘little things’ are important in the race against the clock”.

The last sentence of Lee’s article said, “Watch me man. I’m fast. I like it that way and I’m sure you’ll play better golf and have more fun”.

Whenever humor is used to, “make a point”, I believe “the point” is always more effectively made. Lee Trevino made his case to deal with slow play in 1973 with humor and he did it as well as anything I have ever read on the subject.

I say “all” golf courses should adapt Trevino’s strategy immediately. If they do, I predict an 18 hole round will take us no longer than three hours and 15 minutes to three hours and 30 minutes.

LET’S DO IT !!!

“Lee Trevino declares war… On slow play”

John J. Crosby, 92, of North Syracuse, passed away June 30, 2023.

Fergerson Funeral Home, North Syracuse, has arrangements.

Brian Foster

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Swimming safety

Living in the Finger Lakes region comes with many perks, not the least of which is the access we are able to enjoy to the many lakes in our region.

Throughout the summer many can be found out on the lakes taking advantage of the long, warm days swimming.

But whenever you are out on or in the water, it is good to keep some safety tips in mind.

When it comes to swimming safety is of the utmost importance.

According to the Centers for Disease Control, 4,000 unintentional drownings occur every year.

Drowning is also one of the leading causes of unintentional death in children between the ages of 1 and 9, while children ages 1–4 have the highest drowning rates.

Most drownings among children aged 1–4 happen in swimming pools.

Many of these fatalities occur even with supervision.

According to the American Red Cross, when it comes to swimming, in any body of water, there are some important things to keep in mind.

These include: Swim in designated areas supervised by lifeguards. Always swim with a buddy; do not allow anyone to swim alone. Never leave a young child unattended near water and do not trust a child’s life to another child; teach children to always ask permission to go near water. Have young children or inexperienced swimmers wear U.S. Coast Guard-approved life jackets around water, but do not rely on life jackets alone. Maintain constant supervision. Make sure everyone in your family learns to swim well and consider taking lessons at the YMCA or similar organizations. If you have a pool, secure it with appropriate barriers. Many children who drown in home pools were out of sight for less than five minutes and in the care of one or both parents at the time. Avoid distractions when supervising children around water. If a child is missing, check the water first. Seconds count in preventing death or disability. Have appropriate equipment, such as reaching or throwing equipment, a cell phone, life jackets and a first aid kit and know how and when to call 9-1-1 or the local emergency number.

Also consider enrolling in a home pool safety, water safety, first aid and CPR/AED courses to learn how to prevent and respond to emergencies.

Other safety measures to keep in mind include making sure to have the proper equipment such as well fitting pool covers so that children and pets cannot slip under them as well as surrounding the pool with proper fencing or barriers.

It is also recommended to keep the pool area clear and to keep children away from filters and other mechanicals.

Other considerations include limiting the use of alcohol as the CDC reports that alcohol is involved in 70 percent of all teen and adult deaths associated with water recreation.

When enjoying the summer weather swimming or taking advantage of other activities it is also important to keep some other health tips in mind such as protecting your skin.

Limit the amount of direct sunlight you receive between 10 and 4 p.m. and wear sunscreen with a protection factor of at least 15.

Drink plenty of water regularly, even if you’re not thirsty.

And avoid drinks with alcohol or caffeine in them.

SOnGS Of SuMMEr

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It wasn’t the often-wannabe or “never was” season that iced tea commercials bring to mind. It was the essence of what we hope summer will be and, at least for me, usually never is. It was, strangely enough, a lot like Christmas. There is the mythological Christmas that is full of family, joyous celebration, feasting and gift giving, wrapped up in the weeks and weeks of preparation. Then there is the real holiday. You can fill in the blanks. It’s not that Christmas is lacking in its own unique joy, it’s just that it is far, often very far, from the fantasy which we have in our minds.

And summer? Living

very once in a while, summer comes on a soft and sultry night. Moths beat their wings against the screens fascinated by the light from the small lamp on the porch. A whispered sound of music floats across the lake and you can hear snatches of conversation coming from the kitchen. The children have fallen asleep after a long day of play. It’s only a moment, but, for me, it’s quintessentially summer.Ramblings from the empty nest ann Ferro

where we do, with months of dreary, cold, unrelenting cold weather, gray days and long nights, summer and its pleasures are a dream, another illusion. The days lengthen, the weather warms, the earth gives life again and we are on the march to summer and high expectations. The summer that we long for is an adult version of that long, lazy series of endless days that we conjure from our childhood. There’s a hushed song of summer that sings with the sounds of spring peepers, crickets, katydids and squirrels high in the oak trees. There are remembrances of hours fishing for blue gills, building small castles in sandboxes and bigger forts in the woods and we are seduced into that seasonal magic once again.

These less-than-endless adult summer days are artfully reorganized into the planning and execution of what we hope will replicate the affective feel of childhood’s ease.

Then there is reality. Add

in rainy days, too-hot days and too-hot nights, bugs, poison ivy, more bugs, rashes, bored children and short tempers as we try to cram in as much summer fun as possible. More bugs – tiny, annoying insects that attack as you fill planter boxes or weed the gardens, wasps that hide in the ground, that boldly steal food from your plates, vying with the flies that appear out of nowhere when you bring food outside. You are now planning and cooking three meals for people who don’t eat bread, drink milk, consume meat or vegetables that have been blighted by artificial anything. Peanut allergies are everywhere. When we were children p b & J sandwiches, potato salad, corn and not dogs were gourmet fare.

Today- who knows?

Adult summer has its own playlist, songs of summer that change the rhythm of our days. One begins with “I wonder if it’s time to have the septic pumped out?” Another repeats the refrain, “Where is my swim suit?” with a chorus of “no you can’t go out in the boat alone.” I can hear the youthful outraged chorus of “ You use paper plates?” and

Women front and center

From softball fields of Oklahoma City to tennis courts at Wimbledon, from golf links on California’s Monterey Peninsula to soccer pitches in Australia and New Zealand, one theme is common.

Women are on the grandest stages in sports, and they should command our full attention.

No team, in any sport, may have equaled the domination of Oklahoma softball. On the way to a third consecutive NCAA title, the Sooners won a record 53 games in a row.

What makes it even more remarkable is that it comes

at a time when the sport of softball is experiencing exponential growth. There’s more good teams and more talent than ever, yet OU remained in its own category, close to untouchable.

People noticed. ESPN’s broadcast of the Women’s College World Series set new ratings marks, up 7 percent from 2022, building upon the similar huge ratings we got when LSU beat Iowa in the NCAA women’s basketball title game, which was far more compelling, exciting and controversial than the men’s version.

What was started by the Sooners continues in July.

For the first time, golf’s U.S. Women’s Open took place at Pebble Beach, a landmark in every way.

It was a big enough occasion to bring back dozens of former champions. Big enough to have Michelle Wie West decide to end her unique, star-crossed career. Big enough to have Annika Sorenstam come out of retirement to play. Combine all this with the emergence of Rose Zhang, a unique talent who dominated college golf at Stan -

just try to find a song that will make the interminable washing up of the non-paper version of plates and such less burdensome. How often do we hear that old favorite, “Do you have a first aid kit?” or the less frightening, “I have a sliver.” Then, of course, we have the old favorite, “He’s looking at me.”

That sweet summer moment passes, daily life returns, but there is always the savoring of special moments which remind you that, like Christmas, summer is about the journey. For both we can conjure gifts for ourselves preparing to savor the small moments rather than the big events. We still clean out the cottage, wash the deck chairs, have the septic tank pumped, plant the annuals, restock the fridge, make the beds, vacuum, dust and prepare, welcome family and friends, knowing, again, that it’s the journey. It’s the journey. Like Christmas, summer is ours to create.

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

ford and, in a matter of two months, (1) won the Augusta National Women’s Amateur, (2) claimed the NCAA individual title and (3), turning pro, won her first LPGA start in a playoff.

In an era where men’s golf is consumed by the battle over who will control the sport and the vast money at stake, the fact is that sheer excellence remains the most captivating part, as Zhang has demonstrated. We are also in the middle

Rain and wildfire smoke cancel five concerts at Johnson Park

The Liverpool Is The Place Summer Concert Committee was forced to cancel its entire 2020 summer concert series and most of its 2021 series due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

After local governments lifted bans on public gatherings last year, the committee came back strongly, scheduling 22 free concerts at Johnson Park in 2022 and 23 concerts this year.

Unfortunately, rainy weather and the ongoing Canadian wildfire smoke have combined to cancel five of this summer’s concerts so far.

This year’s 37th annual summer concert series got underway with a special noon concert by Off the Ground on May 29, before returning to its usual Monday-Wednesday evening schedule, starting with the Doyle-Whiting Band at 7 p.m. Monday, Aug. 5.

Air-quality concerns

Then, on Wednesday, June 7, the planned performance by jazz combo After

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Six had to be canceled due to poor air quality warnings that had been issued locally.

The following week’s two bookings – the FabCats on June 12 and Chuck Schiele’s Quatro on June 14 – had to be canceled because of precipitation.

That happened again the week of June 26 and 28, when concerts on those dates by Mid-Life Crisis and Letizia & The Z Band both got washed out.

The twice-weekly concerts will continue, weather permitting, through Aug. 16.

The Stan Collella Orchestra featuring guest vocalist Joe Whiting is slated at the park at 7 p.m. Wednesday, July 12, followed by The Strangers playing oldies on Monday, July 17, and Fate performing classic rock Wednesday, July 19.

Classified

Willow-weaving workshop

The village of Liverpool is again offering a free willow basketry workshop on Friday and Saturday, Aug. 11 and 12 in Fellowship Hall at Liverpool’s First Presbyterian Church. Award-winning basketmaker Bonnie Gale will be the instructor.

There is a maximum of 12 participants and you must attend both days for the class hours of 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. To register, call or email Bonnie at 607-336-9031 or bonwillow@frontiernet. ne t . Please leave your phone number and email address so Bonnie can share the list of simple supplies you’ll need to bring to class. The Liverpool Willow Museum will be open that weekend for tours.

Retreat patio now rockin’

It’s a cherished summertime tradition when the patio at The Retreat starts hoppin’ to the sounds of live music from 7 to 10 p.m. most nights of the week.

Upcoming performances include shows by Paul Valentino & Prime Time on

Wednesday, July 12, followed by PG Unplugged on Thursday, July 13, guitarist Jamie Cunningham Saturday, July 15. Corey Paid on Sunday, July 16. Vocalist Bill Ali takes the patio stage on Monday. July 17, followed by Frank & Esce on Tuesday, July 18 and songwriter Jessica Novak on Wednesday, July 19. Country rock outfit the Chris Taylor Band performs on July 20, followed by multi-instrumentalist Mark Macri on July 22 and then Dirt Road Ruckus on July 23; retreatrestaurant.co m ; 315-457-6358.

Last word “My goal is to work with all aspects of local government to help promote our village as a safe, business-friendly district and breathe new life into some of our vacant buildings and lots. This will bring additional funds into our village and allow us to better support and pay our police and DPW without raising taxes.”

– New Liverpool Mayor Stacy Finney.

bigelow, ext 331, art@eaglenewsonline com

Livin’ in Liverpool

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of the Wimbledon fortnight. Long the most prestigious of tennis tournaments, it was transformed by the Williams sisters, for different reasons.

Serena is done, but Venus Williams made one more appearance and, while it was brief, it was a poignant reminder that it was Venus who pushed, successfully, to have Wimbledon pay equal prize money for women and men, something the other Grand Slams had long done.

And just as Wimbledon concludes, there’s the biggest event in all of women’s sports, ready to take off.

Never before has soccer’s Women’s World Cup featured 32 teams. With each renewal, the event is more of a global celebration, with countries finally giving the kind of resources and attention to the women’s game that they once reserved for men.

Of course, they all chase the U.S. Women’s National Team –USWNT for short – who have won this thing four times, including the last two, and will not accept anything less than total victory this time around, either.

But if you’re a real fan, you should tune in to the whole tournament, even with the crazy hours of time difference since they’re being played in Australia and New Zealand. As we saw with softball, even

though there’s a dominant team, there’s also more good teams than ever. What’s more, the inherently random nature of soccer allows any contender to dream that they can take the USWNT down once they reach the elimination rounds.

Still, whatever happens in this World Cup, the USWNT are already giants in sports history. Even with all they had done, they still didn’t receive the same pay that the U.S. men (who had accomplished far less) did, and had to fight for years to make it happen.

All the while, they received plenty of criticism for not conforming to the perfectly patriotic stereotype expected of American athletes. To them, having values and standards meant more than mindless flag-waving.

Combine all this with the other women’s golf majors, the Solheim Cup, U.S. Open and a great WNBA season unfolding, women’s sports continues to demonstrate growth and excitement, with a chance to achieve so much more.

Half a century ago, just getting into the game was enough for female athletes. Now, they might be the most compelling figures of all.

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

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Peep is a dog for all seasons and all reasons!

She originally came to the shelter as a stray, shy and scared, around Easter time. Since then, she’s come out of her shell. She’s about two years old and forty pounds. Peep is a proud member of the doggy playgroup and truly enjoys playing with and being around other dogs.

She may be a little shy when she first meets you, but she’s playful and loves to learn. She enjoys playing fetch and going for walks. We think she’d make a great family dog. If you share your life with dogs or kids, or just want a dog who likes dogs and kids, Peep is the girl for you! for more information about adoption, call 315-454-4479, email frontdesk1@ cnyspca.org, or visit cnyspca.org

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Student makes Mercer university spring 2023 Dean’s List Meira Liberman, of Cicero, was

named to the Dean’s List for the spring 2023 semester. Liberman is a a sophomore at Mercer

University School of Business. Inclusion on these lists requires students to meet rigorous GPA standards

specific to the college or school within the University.

Empire State Development recently announced that Syracuse public communications organization WCNY has been awarded $499,766 from the state’s Entertainment Workforce Diversity Grant Program for its new WCNY Entertainment Academy. The academy will train the next generation of television

and film production engineers, electricians, set designers, sound mixers and camera operators to help support the growing entertainment industry in Central New York.

The grant program funds job training and workforce development across the state’s entertainment industry and is designed to further

diversify the industry by targeting residents in economically distressed areas of the state and creating a pathway to permanent jobs in film and television production. The grant will complement more than $300,000 that WCNY will contribute to launching the Entertainment Academy.

“WCNY has been educating Central New York communities for decades and we are pleased to support the new WCNY Entertainment Academy that will create a pipeline for well-trained workers in the entertainment industry,” said Empire State Development President, CEO and Commissioner Hope Knight. “The individuals who graduate from this program will have vital skills and connections needed for new careers and brighter futures.”

WCNY President and CEO Mitch Gelman said this fits WCNY’s goals “to provide education, create economic opportunity and enhance quality of life. The Academy builds on the edu-

cation services WCNY offers and will give us the opportunity to expand our commitment to help further workforce development.”

The WCNY Entertainment Academy, which will open this fall, will train a diverse group of people ages 25- to 39-years-old in one of three annual 14-week training sessions with approximately 16 trainees per session. The curriculum will be taught by local union representatives, experienced staff at WCNY, and adjunct faculty members and guest lectures from across the entertainment industry. IATSE Local 52 will collaborate with WCNY to provide instructors for the program and offer a real-world baseline of knowledge and specific skills in grip, electric, video, sound and shopcraft, which are necessary for graduates to be job-ready upon completion. Graduates will earn certifications, including OSHA and Aerial Lift certifications, and will

Concert celebrated its eleventh year as part of FMWR’s Mountainfest. The event, which was free and open to the public, was held on Wednesday, June 21.

AmeriCU Credit Union brings forth this special event as a tribute and expression of gratitude to the brave soldiers of the U.S. Army 10th Mountain Division, along with their families and community, for their remarkable service and selfless sacrifices in service to our nation. This year’s event featured country music artists Gabby Barrett and Maddie & Tae.

“We are grateful for our partnership with FMWR and the opportunity to host this remarkable concert, allowing us to express our gratitude to our soldiers. It has been an absolute privilege to showcase this concert for the past eleven years, and we are truly honored,” says Ron Belle, President and CEO of AmeriCU. “The generous contributions of our sponsors and volunteers have played an indispensable role in making this year’s concert a success.” For more information on Salute to the Troops, visit americu.org/salutetothetroops.

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This year’s Salute to the Troops featured country music artists Gabby barrett and Maddie & Tae.

Crouse welcomes neurosurgeons David Eng and Craig Montgomery

Crouse Medical Practice

Neurosciences welcomes David Eng, MD, PhD and Craig Montgomery, MD, PhD, MBA, both board-certified Spine/Cranial Neurosurgeons to the practice. Both will welcome new and existing patients at 739 Irving Avenue, Suite 600.

Dr. Eng is a graduate of University of Rochester School of Medicine in Rochester, NY. He completed his residency at the State University of New York-HSC in Syracuse and a fellowship at MD Anderson in Houston, Texas. He has been board certified since 2000.

Eng Montgomery

Dr. Montgomery is a graduate of SUNY Upstate Medical University in Syracuse, where he also completed his residency in Neurological Surgery. He is board certified and has completed a Gamma

Knife fellowship at SUNY Upstate.

To schedule an appointment with Dr. Eng or Dr. Montgomery, call Crouse Medical Practice at 315-7012550.

‘Christmas in July’ helps Ronald McDonald house families

Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central New York is celebrating “Christmas in July” and encouraging community members to collect and donate items from its wish list. All items will help support the many guest families with seriously ill children who travel to Syracuse for medical care and rely on the CNY Ronald McDonald House as a comfortable place to stay.

“In 2022 alone, 450 family members stayed with us for a total of 2,368 nights. With so many families, there is a high demand for food, drinks and everyday household items,” said Beth Trunfio, executive director, Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central New York. “Through our ’Christmas in July’ donation drive, community members can help us restock our pantry shelves and replenish our supply of key items.”

The nonprofit’s complete “Christmas in July” wish list can be found online. Items include, but are not limited to:

3 Food and drink items: grab-and-go meals and snacks that are individually packaged, including macaroni and cheese cups, pastries and Pop-Tarts, cereal, canned goods, sugar packets, K-Cup pods and non-dairy creamer

3 Household items: food prep gloves, 13gallon trash bags, to-go coffee cups with lids and assorted paper goods such as toilet paper and paper towels

3 Toys and games: baby dolls, Lego-type blocks and games and crafts for teens

3 Gift cards: Wegmans, Target and Wal-

mart

“Currently, one of our greatest needs is for gift cards to local grocery stores,” said Trunfio. “Gift cards are extremely useful because they enable us to purchase items of immediate need and perishable products more easily throughout the year to help ensure the continued comfort of guest families.”

In celebration of “Christmas in July,” community members are encouraged to collect wish list items throughout the month. All donations must be new and unopened to safeguard the health of the seriously ill children the organization serves.

Donations can be dropped off on Thursday, July 27, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the CNY Ronald McDonald House at 1100 E. Genesee St., Syracuse. Lunch will be served from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and available to anyone who makes a drop-off during that timeframe. For alternate drop-off times, or for more information, please contact Courtney Schiller at cschiller@rmhcny.org or 315-476-1027.

Community members can also celebrate “Christmas in July” by purchasing items from the organization’s Amazon Wish List. The list includes larger items and a wider selection of household products, food and infant supplies. Donations purchased through Amazon will be delivered directly to the CNY Ronald McDonald House.

To learn more about Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central New York and other ways to get involved, visit rmhcny.org

Massage therapy business comes to north Syracuse

Hand in Health Massage Therapy, a provider of massage and wellness services, recently announced the opening of their new location at the Rockland Professional Building, 7293 Buckley Road, Suite 102, in North Syracuse.

Hand in Health Massage Therapy is renowned for its commitment to promoting physical and mental wellbeing. Their team of over 18 experienced providers specialize in a variety of massage techniques, including Swedish massage, deep tissue massage, sports

massage, prenatal massage and more. In addition to massage, they also provide complementary services such as acupuncture, oneon-one personal training, and Yoga classes at their new on-site fitness center.

To celebrate the opening of the new location and show appreciation to their patients, Hand in Health Massage Therapy is offering special pricing for new patients. These exclusive offers provide an opportunity for individuals to experience the exceptional benefits of professional

massage therapy at a discounted rate. It’s the perfect occasion to discover the rejuvenating effects of their services.

“We are thrilled to announce the opening of our new location at the Rockland Professional Building,” said Kyle Hierholzer, the owner of Hand in Health Massage Therapy.

“Our team is dedicated to being the number one choice in CNY for more than just a relaxation massage, and our new facility allows us to do that in an even more serene and

July 1 - 30: Invitational Art Exhibit - art by 23 regional artists throughout the village

July 15, 22, 29, 10-noon

July 15: Plein Air Art event in Village; Art Exhibit Reception at St. Peter’s Epis. 1-4 p.m.; music by CNY Jazz Youth Orchestra 1 p.m.

concert with video and dance at St. James Church

July 30 at 4:30 p.m. PREMIERS of YCC works at Lakeland Park

Details: www.societyfornewmusic.org

comfortable setting. We invite both existing and new clients to join us at our North Syracuse location and experience the rejuvenating benefits of massage therapy.”

For more information about Hand in Health Massage Therapy and to book a massage, please visit their website at handinhealth. com or call 315-937-5954.

Hand in Health Massage Therapy recently announced the opening of their new location at the rockland Professional Building, 7293 Buckley Road, suite 102, in North syracuse. Submitted photo

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SSNY shall mail copy of process to: 5228 Brescia Path, Clay, NY 13041

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