Star Review Digital Edition - Dec. 14, 2022

TeAM BUilDing

The Liverpool High School I Am Norm Aktion Club is one of the school’s newest extracurricular activities.

In an effort to get to know each other better, the club’s students and advisors recently visited the Orenda Springs Experiential Learning Center to participate in some team building activities.

The group kicked off the visit with the center’s Low Ropes Challenge, where they worked together to complete the course using problemsolving skills, creativity, patience and communication. They then participated in the High Ropes Challenge, which asked students and advisors to overcome their fears

The liverpool High school i Am norm Aktion Club recently visited the Orenda springs experiential learning Center to participate in some team building activities.

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Arrests on the rise increased traffic stops lead to higher number of collars

By RUss TARBy coNtributiNg writer

For the past two decades, Liverpool Police would normally make about two dozen arrests each month. But in September and October this year that number dramatically increased. Officers made 78 arrests in September, and in October they made 105 arrests, more than four times as many as usual.

Police Chief Jerry Unger said the reason could be directly traced to the corresponding increase in his department’s monthly number of traffic stops.

“Our number of traffic stops has doubled since August,” Unger said.

The department made 412 traffic stops in September, and officers issued 415 citations for violations of the state’s vehicle and traffic laws. Those numbers are twice the number of stops and tickets issued a month before, in August.

The LPD arrested 78 individuals in September on 102 criminal charges. That’s more than three times the usual number of monthly arrests in Liverpool.

Liverpool Police also participated in the State Police Traffic Services Aggressive Driving Enforcement campaign Sept. 1 through Sept. 30.

In October, Liverpool officers made 442 traffic stops, issued 419 citations and arrested 105 individuals on 127 criminal charges.

Unger credits his officers for their diligent enforcement of the state’s traffic laws for the noticeable increase in arrests over the past several months.

“Many of the arrests are for things like driving with a suspended registration or aggravated unlicensed operation of a vehicle or driving while intoxicated,” Unger said.

Two killed in Clay rollover crash

New York State Police in North Syracuse is investigating a fatal one-vehicle crash that occurred Dec. 8 at the intersection of Caughdenoy Road and Black Creek Road in the town of Clay.

The driver was killed and her passenger later died of his injuries.

Troopers determined that Melissa Ann Brown, 55, of Penfield, was driving a 2023 Chevrolet Camaro south on Caughdenoy Road at 11:35 p.m. Dec. 8. Brown was reportedly traveling at a high rate of speed when she failed to negotiate a curve in the road and exited the western shoulder of the roadway. The vehicle then struck an earth embankment, crossed over Black Creek Road, struck a utility pole, overturned, and came to a rest in the yard at 10183 Black Creek Road. Brown had to be extricated from the vehicle and was pronounced deceased at the scene.

A passenger in the vehicle, 52-yearold Jon T. Rich Jr., of Brewerton, was transported to Upstate University Hospital with internal injuries. He succumbed to his injuries Dec. 9. The

North Syracuse battles code enforcement issues

By AsHley M. CAsey aSSociate editor

Code enforcement issues are piling up in the village of North Syracuse. Since the resignation of Brian Johnstone in October, the village has been without a codes enforcement officer. His replacement is slated to start in mid-January, according to Mayor Gary Butterfield.

At the Dec. 8 meeting of the North Syracuse Board of Trustees, Butterfield up -

dated the board on several ongoing codes situations.

The property at 118 Grove St. needs a roof repair and other improvements, and the owner has been “nursing” the project for quite some time, Butterfield said.

East Syracuse-based developer Brolex Properties is building senior housing at 440 S. Main St. in North Syracuse and has fallen behind on its weekly Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) inspections.

“Our engineers let us know that they’re not receiving the inspection reports,” Butterfield told the Star-Review

The village issued a stop-work order to Brolex, but Butterfield said the developer continued interior and roof work. Butterfield said he stopped by the site and spoke with a superintendent.

“He said, ‘Oh, we’re just cleaning up, we’re not working.’ Standing over his shoulder are people on

the roof,” Butterfield said at the meeting.

North Syracuse has referred the Brolex matter to Clay Town Court. Butterfield said the court is expected to issue an appearance ticket to Brolex for failing to complete the required inspections.

“They did send some equipment over there to deal with the [code] deficiencies,” Butterfield told the Star-Review. “We’re not quite ready to lift the stop-

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Routine traffic stops often resulted in the motorists being arrested on outstanding warrants, the chief added.

Unger singled out two of his newer recruits – Ryan Roman and Taylor Zinter – for their vigorous traffic enforcement.

“We’ve got a couple of guys who are really doing their jobs keeping our roads safe,” Unger said. “They’re really getting things done.”

Overnight parking ban in effect

From Nov. 1 through April 15, parking along most village streets is banned from midnight to 8 a.m. In the village business district, on-street parking is prohibited from 2 a.m. to 8 a.m.

North Syracuse Central School District voters approve capital referendum

North syracuse Central school district voters have approved a capital project referendum for $61 2 million including safety and security and infrastructure improvements throughout the district, along with the installation of a multipurpose turf field for athletic teams in the dec 6 referendum, 786 votes were cast, with the final tally being 485 yes votes and 301 no votes for a 61 7% voter approval

the majority of the project cost will be covered by state aid, reducing the tax levy increase to less than 0 5% or approximately $9 annually on a home valued at $100,000

“Many thanks to all of our community members who came out to vote on this important project We’re grateful for a community that supports all aspects of education and extracurricular opportunities for students,” said superintendent of schools dan bowles “Now, more than ever, we need to make every effort to ensure that our schools are safe environments for our students and staff and that our students have opportunities to compete on high quality athletic fields additional details about the project implementation and timeline will be announced at upcoming board of education meetings and on the district’s capital project website at nscsd org/facilities as plans develop

investigation is continuing.

Brewerton Fire Department assisted State Police at the scene.

New York State Police

Melissa Ann Brown, 55, of Penfield, was killed in a rollover crash on Caughdenoy Road on Dec. 8. Her passenger, 52-year-old Jon T. Rich Jr., of Brewerton, died of his injuries Dec. 9 at Upstate University Hospital.

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nsCsD to offer Micron Chip Camp

The North Syracuse Central School District recently announced that between 200 to 300 NSCSD students will have the opportunity to attend Chip Cam p this June thanks to a grant from the Micron Foundation, awarded to the North Syracuse Education Foundation (NSEF) on Nov. 30.

Sponsored by the Micron Foundation, Chip Camp is a day camp filled with hands-on STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Math) activities related to semiconductor manufacturing and engineering jobs. Chip Camp attendees will learn and experience what engineers and scientists do every day in a semiconductor company. Thanks to the grant funding, the camp will be offered at no cost to grade 7, 9 and 9 NSCSD students.

The North Syracuse Central School

District has been meeting with Micron officials since the company announced their plans to build their largest ever semiconductor plan t at a site in Clay, located completely within the North Syracuse Central School District’s boundaries.

Earlier this Fall, North Syracuse Central School District Superintendent of Schools Dan Bowles asked the community to join the District in welcoming Micron to the area.

“I cannot begin to express how excited I am about the potential that lies in this incredible new partnership. We have a think tank of great minds working together on this and I know that our initial discussions have only scratched the surface of what is possible,” he said. “Our community is about to transform dramatically. As a member of the com -

munity, I ask you to join me in welcoming Micron to the NSCSD!”

Upon learning of grant monies available through Micron, district staff immediately began working with NSEF to submit a grant application for Chip Camp.

Jackie Forte, President of the NSEF, was officially notified that the agency would receive the grant for the District last week.

“Over the past 20 years, the NSEF has funded over $30K in STEM grants to the District spanning PreK-12th grades, but this grant from Micron is by far the largest single, designated donation received to date,” Forte said. “We are excited about the opportunities this will provide for students that would not be possible without the Micron Foundation’s generosity and vision.”

Superintendent Bowles also spoke about the grant.

“I know that this is just the first of many opportunities that North Syracuse students and staff will have because of our burgeoning alliance,” he said. “I want to thank our amazing staff for writing the grant and the NSEF for securing the funding for our students. I also want to thank the Micron Foundation for their incredible generosity and support coming into our wonderful community.”

The North Syracuse Chip Camp will take place from June 27-29 and will be for students in grades 7-9. Specific details, including eligibility for participation, will be shared with families in the near future. Families are asked to refer to their ParentSquare accounts and to check nscsd. org for information as plans develop.

work order.”

North Syracuse Department of Public Works Superintendent Ed Ware said Brolex has not completed a compaction test for an access road at the site, and North Syracuse Fire Chief Patrick Brennan said there is only one fire hydrant near the site.

“We are pro-business here in the vil-

lage of North Syracuse, but we need to follow the rules,” Brennan said at the Dec. 8 meeting.

Brandon Jacobson of Brolex Properties told the Star-Review that Brolex has cleaned up some trees at the site per the village’s request and sent the current SWP reports last week. He said he was not aware the village planned to pursue actions in Clay Town Court.

will work together to brainstorm ways to make a difference in the community at large.

The club’s first community service project was participating in the annual Polar Plunge to benefit Special Olympics New York. The club raised more than $3000 and won the event’s Cool School Challenge.

Bridging the gap

Architect Sheila Weed is conducting inspections for the village until the new codes officer starts. Her hourly rate is $60. The village’s engineering firm, CHA, is also assisting with inspections. A North Syracuse Fire Department member is doing fire safety inspections.

“We can look to Clay and Cicero if we need help,” Butterfield said. “We’ve managed to survive so far.”

North Syracuse isn’t the only municipality struggling to fill its code enforcement

job.

The mission of Orenda Springs, located in Marcellus, is to inspire people to realize their true potential by learning how to embrace challenges that bring about change. The non-profit organization provides outdoor experiences, which foster a deeper understanding of self, others and nature.

Butterfield said there is a shortage of codes officers, and the civil service list North Syracuse reviewed only had three candidates.

Johnstone left North Syracuse for the codes job in Cicero in October. The town of Van Buren went two months without a codes enforcement officer after Casey Palmer resigned in October; Van Buren appointed Christopher Perdue to the position Dec. 7. The village of Solvay is currently without a codes officer.

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The liverpool High school i Am norm Aktion Club recently visited the Orenda springs experiential learning Center to participate in some team building activities.

Carol e. Keeney, 78

Mother, grandmother, great-grandmother

Carol Evelyn Thompson Keeney, 78, of Sunrise, FL, left this earth to join her heavenly family on November 2, 2022. She was born May 20, 1944 in Oneonta, New York to the late Gordon and Evelyn (Michaels) Thompson.

She graduated from Sidney High School and shortly after married her first husband, David Randall.

They began their family while working on the family farm in Guilford.

They later moved to their own farm in Canastota, N.Y., followed by moving to the Gates Homestead Farm in Chittenango, N.Y., where, over the years, they welcomed seven children into the family.

Carol maintained the household while also doing some office work for the farm. She desired to leave the

Martha Pierre retired social worker

Martha (Mimi) Koller Phillips Pierre, a longtime resident of Skaneateles, died peacefully with her family at her side on March 24, 2022. She fought a valiant 10-year battle with cancer and was considered a miracle patient.

Mimi was born on May 23, 1935, to Emil and Martha Koller.

She grew up in Weehawken, NJ, in a house overlooking the Hudson River and the New York City skyline.

When she was 16, her parents bought a dairy farm in Pompey Center, and the family moved to Central New York.

Mimi married in 1957, and had

snowy weather behind and moved to Sunrise, FL, in 1982.

In an intimate ceremony on her birthday in 1983, she married Ezra “Zeke” Keeney. Carol worked with Zeke for many years as he owned and operated Keeney’s Lawn Service.

She then went on to work at Hollywood Federal Savings for many years. She was a Florida Notary and had the great honor of marrying her son in 2008. Carol was a member of

the Community Christian Church.

She was a long-term member of both the local and National Organization of Mothers of Twins Club; as well a member of the Red Hat Ladies Club.

Carol was an avid reader, enjoyed baking and sharing her creations, and spending time with friends at Bingo. She became a dog mom later in life and enjoyed the precious moments she had with her good girl, Coco.

Carol was very proud of her family and would gladly talk about them to others when given the opportunity.

She was the mother of nine children, 16 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren, with three more on the way.

She also welcomed Zeke’s two children, four grandchildren and multiple great-grandchildren into her life.

Additionally, she bonded with

until her retirement in 2000.

She always went above and beyond her duties and many of her clients became her friends.

Both of her parents were born in Switzerland and Mimi was very proud of her Swiss heritage.

She became an avid traveler, visited many countries around the world, and maintained a passionate interest in politics and current events.

Mimi will be remembered for her constant love, her generosity and her passion for helping others.

and maintained contact with numerous others who entered the family for a period of time.

Carol was predeceased by her husband, Zeke in 2007; her son, Brian Curtis Randall in 2005; and her two brothers David Thompson in 2016 and Loren Thompson in 2015.

She is survived by her children, Phil and Amy Randall of Chittenango, N.Y.; Ron Randall and his fiancée Denise Brauchle of Chittenango, N.Y.; Mark and Kelly Randall of Thonotosassa, Florida; Deann Shaver and her fiancé Rob Tutty of Sunrise, Florida; Kristina and Steve Winschel of Manlius, NY; Jack Randall of Windsor, New York; Peter and Jina Keeney of Pompano Beach, Florida; as well as Paul and Esther Keeney of Davie, Florida.

She is also survived by her brother Jack and Lori Thompson of Saint Stephen, SC; and her current and former in-laws Carol Anne Thompson, Lori Kelly, Mary Alice Thomp-

Mimi is also survived by her beloved daughters Colleen (Peter) Hyland and Mary Ellen (Randy) Wiley and by her favorite son Jim (Mary Parker) Phillips.

son, Deb Taylor, Joanne Thompson, Maxine and Gino Alberici, Nadine Randall and Iona Keeney.

Her surviving grandchildren and great-grandchildren are David, Erin and Adeline Randall; Jason Randall; Ronnie, Angus and Eloise Randall; Timmy, Alivia and Sawyer Randall; Curtis and Brianna Randall; Kyle, Sachi and Mena Shaver; Nicole Shaver, Isaiah Diaz, Wesley and Primrose Leon; Colleen and Michael LeFever; Steven, RuthAnn and Kevin Winschel; Kaitlynn and Joshua Randall; Rylee Randall; Patrick Keeney and Jak Scyfer.

Carol is survived by several cousins, nieces and nephews. She also leaves behind Michelle and Andrew Card; Paula Youngs Fitch, Brianna Ruling, and Amelia Champion.

A celebration of life is being planned in New York on May 20, 2023, with a burial in Oneonta Plains Cemetery.

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three children: Colleen (Hyland), Mary Ellen (Wiley) and Jim Phillips.

When the children were grown, Mimi graduated from Syracuse University and worked as a social worker at the Syracuse Housing Authority

shirley McMahon retired music teacher

Shirley Foster McMahon passed away at home on Monday, Dec. 5, 2022, surrounded by her family.

Born May 19, 1931, in Lysander to Glen and Bernice Reeves Foster, she graduated from Baldwinsville Academy in 1948 and the Crane School of Music at Potsdam College in 1952.

Shirley married Thomas Albert McMahon in 1953 and moved to

In addition to her parents, Mimi was predeceased by her younger brother Eddie. Her sister, Debbie Donigan, passed away in August. She is survived by her sister Jeane (Bob) Rinker and brother-in-law Steve Donigan.

Moravia, where their three boys were born. After relocating back to Baldwinsville in 1963, she worked as an elementary music teacher in Liverpool and briefly in Baldwinsville, retiring from Liverpool Central Schools in 1989.

She was a faithful worshipper at the Baldwinsville First United Methodist Church for sixty years, where she performed in the bell choir and played piano.

In retirement, Shirley and Tom enjoyed traveling around the coun-

Joan B. Salanger, 84, of Baldwinsville, passed away Dec. 2, 2022. Maurer Funeral Home Moyers Corners, Baldwinsville, has arrangements.

Mimi will be lovingly remembered by her grandchildren: Whitney (Mike) Adams Carlson, Lauren (Jon) Adams Vecchiarelli, Nick Hyland, Max Bregande, Stephen (Desiree) Yakey-Wiley, Eric Yakey-Wiley, Kendra Yakey-Wiley, Mike (Amanda) Phillips, and Eric (Katie Angel) Phillips, great grandchildren: Reese and Will Carlson, Max Vecchiarelli, Stephen Yakey-Wiley, Henry Phillips, and Charlotte Angel Phillips, nieces: Nancy (Joe) Rinker Kaplan and Mallory (Mike) Donigan Lesch, and nephews: Craig (Beth) Rinker, Jeff (Morgan) Donigan, and Kelly

try, walking at Beaver Lake and spending time with their grandchildren.

She was a member of the Betsy Baldwin chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution.

Shirley was predeceased by her brother, Robert Foster in 2001, and her husband, Tom in 2012.

She is survived by a sister-in-law, Joan Kisselstein Foster of Baldwinsville; three sons, Andy (Janet) of Colorado Springs, CO, and Tim (Sally) and Steve, both of Bald-

Timothy A. Cornell, 64, of Syracuse, passed away Dec. 4, 2022. Fergerson Funeral Home, North Syracuse, has arrangements.

We would like to say a special thank you to Dr. Jeffrey Kirshner and Maracia Nodine and all the staff at Cottage 31 of The Cottages at Garden Grove, Cicero for their compassionate care, love and friendship.

A funeral mass will be held on Thursday, Dec. 22, at 10 a.m. at St. Mary’s of the Lake Church, Skaneateles.

A celebration of life will be held on the anniversary of her death on Saturday, March 25, 2023, at 11 a.m. at The Sherwood Inn, Skaneateles.

In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation in Mimi’s memory to Skaneateles Outreach, 24 Jordan Street, Skaneateles, NY 13152.

To send condolences, visit robertdgrayfuneralhome.com.

winsville; nine grandchildren, Michael McMahon (Kristen), Amy Scherman (Parker), Ben Davis (Candace), and Holly (Dana), Jackson, Amanda, Claire, Eliza and Catherine McMahon; and five great-grandchildren.

A memorial service was held on Thursday, Dec. 8, at the Baldwinsville First United Methodist Church. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Female Charitable Society located at 10 River Street in Baldwinsville.

Leora A. Chilson, 74, of Baldwinsville, passed away Dec. 6, 2022. The Bush Funeral Home of Elbridge has arrangements.

syracuse University leadership to honor deceased veterans in ceremony Dec. 16

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Dec. 17.

On Friday, Dec. 16, at noon, Dr. Mike Haynie, vice chancellor of Strategic Initiatives and Innovation at Syracuse University, as well as executive director of SU’s Institute for Veterans and Military, will lead a ceremony at Oakwood, adjacent to the university campus,

to commemorate this special initiative. Haynie served for 14 years as an officer in the United States Air Force. The next day, volunteers will lay the wreaths at graves and in mausoleum locations in the cemetery.

In 2021, more than 2.4 million veterans’

wreaths were placed by volunteers on headstones at 3,137 participating locations around the country in honor of the service and sacrifices made for our freedoms, with each name said out loud. Wreaths Across America volunWreaths l Page 9

A. Lenchert, 78, of Brewerton, passed away Dec. 2, 2022. Maurer Funeral Home Moyers Corners, Baldwinsville, has arrangements.

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Martha Pierre

shirley McMahon DEATH NOTICES

year, Oakwood Cemeteries of Syracuse will participate in National Wreaths Across America Day through the placement of holiday wreaths at resting places throughout the landmark cemetery at noon on Saturday,

Holiday safety

For many the holiday season invokes images right out of a Norman Rockwell painting and it is this ideal that many strive for as they decorate and prepare for the Christmas season.

It is those images of a warm fire and the stockings hung just so and the lights glistening on the tree and candle lights shining in the window that have come to define the holiday season for many people.

And while this creates a beautiful image there are also some safety tips to keep in mind while decorating this Christmas season.

The Firefighter’s Association of New York (FASNY) in particular has some recommendations that will help make sure everyone has an enjoyable and safe holiday.

“The holidays bring cheer, love, and joy to New Yorkers each year,” said FASNY president Edward Tase, Jr. “Unfortunately, it historically also brings an increase in home fires. Dry trees, unattended cooking, and forgotten candles can all lead to tragedy. We want all New Yorkers to enjoy a safe and accident-free holiday.”

According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA ), U.S. fire departments responded to an average 160 home fires that started with Christmas trees per year and an average of 7,900 home fires started by candles.

From 2014-201 8 , fires caused by candles resulted in an annual average of 81 civilian fire deaths, 677 civilian fire injuries, and $278 million in direct property damage per year.

New York State has the second-most home fire fatalities this year, with 126 death s , following Pennsylvania with 141. At this time last year, New York had 102 home fire fatalitie s , fifth-most in the nation.

“Keep you and your loved ones safe this holiday by not leaving candles unattended, and turning off all decoration lights when leaving the home. Also, if using a live tree to decorate your house this season, be sure to water it often and place it away from any heating sources to avoid fire risk,” Tase, Jr said. “As always, FASNY wishes all New Yorkers a safe and happy holiday this year.”

HAir APPArenT

My Dad always wanted his three daughters to have long hair. In real life that seemed to be impossible for us. We hadn’t inherited the thick wavy hair from my mother’s English genes but rather the thin, took- forever-to-grow hair from the patrimony of the Irish Smithwicks. None of us three sisters were able to grow our hair beyond a thin stretch to our shoulders. Thick hair was aspirational.

My poor mother tried to make up for our awful locks by wrapping them in rag curls which resulted in a style that made us look like we had walked in the rain. She tried braiding our hair. We could have braids, odd looking spikes of hair that stood out to the side. Just pitiful. We yearned for the type of hair that could have a luxurious French braid cascading down our backs. Instead, we sported two ordinary thin plaits that extended to the middle of our necks. We didn’t have fancy bows to hold the hair in place either. These babies required the use of rubber bands. Stylish we were not.

Our Smithwick locks seemed to gather knots and strange looking whirls when we slept, leading to daily screams of pain as Mom tried to undo these oddities with a wide toothed comb. Ouch!

At one point, in consultation with our grandmother, she decided to utilize what was new technology in the hair business, a Tony home permanent. I have to believe that they had our best interests and coiffeurs in mind. I have to.

Boy did that stuff stink. There isn’t a better word to describe the odor. It was aw -

ful … ammonia and who knows what else. And the permanent rods which had little spikes in them to hold them onto your head? More ouch. The results? Do you remember those bottle brush trees that we put around the Christmas trees? Well, our hair looked exactly like them with a touch of the Bride of Frankenstein. Tony of Tony home permanent didn’t include what you do with the hair after it is permed, so Mom just brushed it out. We had to live with this.

There are pictures of us that need to be burned so that future generations didn’t think that we used keys in electrical sockets to create this look. Again, with our best in mind, Mom decided to use professional services so that the pictures that were taken at Christmas were “lookable.” We were going to the beauty parlor, as it was called in the dawn of hair styling. The shop to which she took us was on the ground floor of the same building as the office of our former doctor and next door to the A & P on Fourth Avenue. We were there to have our problematic locks turned into something called the Poodle. Think of the fur on the top of a poodle’s head and that was the goal. The beautician had both old and new hair transformation technologies from which to choose. For us it was the modern ammonia hair cocktail while we watched others sit under a scary apparatus that included a large metal hoop from which wires descended with clips attached to the ends. The beautician fastened the clips in the customer’s hair and then flipped a

switch to engage the electrical current to heat up the clips.

Oh, my gosh! This seemed to be like medieval torture. No one seemed to be hurt by this, but it was frightening to three little girls, sitting in a cloud of permanent waving solution gasping for breath across the salon from these apparatuses. We left the salon looking like three human poodles. Tight curly heads that devolved into yet another bottle brush “do” after being brushed.

We tried over the years, as we grew older, to find ways to ameliorate the problems of our awful hair, coming to the conclusion that only by setting our hair every night could we look presentable on the next day. During those years we evolved from hours of pin curls to setting with and sleeping on rollers with spiney brushes inside. We were able to endure the pain for the result that lasted, unless it rained.

Then came heated rollers, followed by the curling iron and styles that we couldn’t emulate because we didn’t have long enough hair and others, shorter but requiring thicker hair.

It was a lifelong battle that has required constant attention, lots of promissory “products,” a good stylist and a substantial allocation of money and time - for passable success and the realization that you should enjoy your luck on the good hair days and on the bad ones you wear a hat.

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.

Holiday

decorating tips from FA sny and the n ational Fire Protection Association :

Be careful with holiday decorations. Choose decorations that are flame resistant or flame retardant.

Keep lit candles away from decorations and other things that can burn.

Some lights are only for indoor or outdoor use, but not both.

Replace any string of lights with worn or broken cords or loose bulb connections.

Use clips, not nails, to hang lights so the cords do not get damaged.

Keep decorations away from windows and doors.

Fire safety tips for your Christmas tree

Fresh trees are less likely to catch fire, so look for a tree with vibrant green needles that are hard to pluck and don’t break easily from its branches. The tree shouldn’t be shedding its needles readily.

Always place your tree away from heat sources like fireplaces, radiators, candles, heat vents or lights, and keep the tree base filled with water to avoid a dry out.

Make sure all your indoor and outdoor Christmas lights have been tested in a lab by the UL or ETL/ITSNA for safety, and throw out any damaged lights.

Any lights you use outdoors must be labeled suitable for exterior placement, and be sure to plug them into a ground-fault circuit interrupter protected receptacle.

Keep all your holiday candles away from your Christmas tree, surrounding furniture and décor.

Don’t forget to turn your Christmas tree lights off each night.

What would you do if confronted by an active shooter?

An active shooter is an individual engaged in killing or attempting to kill people in a populated area by using firearms and – according to the FBI – recent active-shooter incidents across the country have underscored the need for a coordinated response by law enforcement and others to save lives.

Two Liverpool Police officers attended the Civilian Response to Active Shooter Events Training offered in 2018 by the New York State Department of Criminal Justice Services.

The officers – Sergeant Dave Sturtz and Officer Sean Pierce –are now certified CRASE instructors.

Sturtz, who has also served as a lieutenant colonel with the U.S. Army Reserve Unit, will present a CRASE program from 1 to 3 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 15, at the Liverpool Pubic Library’s Carman Community Room.

The course provides strategies, guidance, and a proven plan for surviving an active shooter event.

This program is geared toward adults, with graphic content. If interested in attending, please preregister at lpl.org/events/programsand-events/events-calendar / Law-enforcement agencies are frequently requested by schools,

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businesses, hospitals and community members for direction about what to do if confronted with an active shooter.

The Civilian Response to Active Shooter Events (CRASE) course was designed and built on the “Avoid, Deny, Defend” strategy developed in 2004 by Advanced Law Enforcement Rapid Response Training.

The course provides strategies, guidance and a plan for surviving such a traumatic incident.

Topics include the history of active shooter events, the role of professional guardians, civilian response options, medical issues and drills.

Back in March of 2018, the Liverpool Police Department offered the training to village trustees and planning and zoning board members as well as all village employees.

Next week the training is open to the public.

For more information, visit the following links: alerrt.org/ page/abou t or facebook.com/ events/1440693499333704 / or avoiddenydefend.org/

on the e rie Canal’

‘Christmas

The folk-singing group Merry Mischief will celebrate “Christmas on the Erie Canal” at 2 p.m. Sun -

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day, Dec. 18, at Liverpool Public Library.

“We’ll present a historical mix of Erie Canal songs and a healthy dose of olden carols,” said bandleader Merlyn Fuller, who plays a lovely 12-string guitar.

Canal tunes include the standards “E-RI-E,” “Low Bridge” and the humorous “Never Take the Hindshoe from a Mule.” And the mischievous musicians will also perform historic holiday tunes such as “The Boar’s Head Carol,” “Angels We Have Heard on High,” “The Huron Carol” and “God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen.”

Merry Mischief features guitarists Dan Cleveland and Merlyn Fuller, back-up vocalist Kristen Baskewicz and washtub bass player Marjory Witty.

Local historian Jon Anderson will also be on hand to tell some Erie Canal Christmas tales.

Sunday’s free concert is jointly presented by Liverpool Public Library and the Liverpool is The Place Concert Committee; lpl.or g ; 315-457-0310.

l ast word

“With all of the active-shooter events happening across the world, it only makes sense to be prepared.”

– former Liverpool Police Chief Don Morris.

Ramblings from the empty nest ann Ferro

Livin’ in Liverpool russ tarby

Environmentally conscious Christmas shopping

By KiP COerPer

We all have an opportunity to affect the production of products that are not healthy for us or the environment.

You can support environmental change with your pocketbook.

Do you have to buy it new? Could a used one be just as nice, and save you money? Check thrift shops for clothing and housewares.

Check Facebook Marketplace or Craig’s List, or a Habitat for Humanity Restore for gently used items.

Look for gifts that are made with natural materials and/or created in a

A question of playoff seeding

Picture the third weekend of January and, finally, the NFL playoffs are at hand.

Eighteen weeks, 17 games, ups and downs, comebacks and collapses, injuries and controversies, and now the fun part really starts as, in the opening round, Dallas is at Tampa Bay.

Oh yeah, and the Cowboys are 13-4 while the Bucs are 9-8.

As if hearing about Tom Brady and Jerry Jones on a continual loop isn’t obnoxious enough, the mere idea that a team with a record four games worse than the other can host a post-season game simply because it won a weak division will make even nonCowboys fans upset.

Worse yet, we’ve traveled this road plenty of times since the NFL’s playoff field expanded in 1990 to 12 teams.

There’s those multiple cases of 7-9 division champions hosting – and winning – playoff games, such as Seattle in 2010 and Carolina in 2013, Or the .500 San Diego Chargers doing the same in 2008.

Sure, they won their divisions. But having home field in the playoffs is enough of an inherent advantage that it should not be handed out in a preconceived, arbitrary manner.

Foolproof as the NFL is on many fronts, how it conducts the post-season remains a flaw that, in a way, is an original sin of the Super Bowl era.

When the old NFL and American Football League merged in 1970, they went, for a few years, with rotating who hosted playoff and even conference title games. Thus, you had the bizarre sight on New Year’s Eve 1972 of the 15-0 Miami Dolphins playing the AFC Championship game at Pittsburgh.

Fortunately, the Dolphins won and reached perfection two weeks later, but within a couple of years the NFL fixed that bug and home field advantage went to the conference’s two best records, which holds to this day.

Ah, but it’s not eight teams anymore. And even 12 with two first-round byes, a system most everyone agreed on, got warped when it went to eight divisions in 2002 and the possibility of mediocre division champions went way up.

Now we’re at 14, which gave the league more first-round playoff content from which to make a mint, but only further enforced the unfairness of the structure.

It’s past time for the NFL to rectify this situation and, if they insist on 14 teams, make sure they line up in a fair and equitable manner. And the solution isn’t even a tough one.

All that’s required is to seed the teams in each conference one through seven based solely on overall win/loss record

Nothing would really change in the regular season. Win the division, you’re in the playoffs no matter what. Just that, once the season is finished, line up the seven and the top four records get home games.

If that meant a second-place Wild Card team finished ahead of one or two division champions, fine. Why should anyone going, say, 12-5 get demoted in favor of a division champ just above or below break-even?

To the question of what happens when two teams have the same record, it depends on who they are. Here is where a division champ could get priority and a higher seed, not as a predetermined outcome, but a fair reward.

It would also add an extra dimension to the last weeks of the regular season, and a better chance that teams will go all-out rather than rest key players, leading to better on-field product.

Back to the case of the Cowboys. Not that anyone would shed tears for Jerry Jones for any reason on earth, but there’s a real chance, if it can’t topple Philadelphia in the NFC East, that Dallas might need to win three road playoff games, too steep of a price simply for being in the same division with the Eagles.

What happens at the end of every season, regardless of whom it favors, should not depend, in any way, on where teams were positioned at the start. Not to say a championship is ever tainted, but you can’t ignore circumstances, either.

Every franchise puts their whole heart and soul into hosting the most important games in January. This simple, obvious change will make sure, most times, that their efforts are not in vain.

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

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What is your golf IQ?

If you play golf, is it really necessary to know about the early history of golf, the basic rules, gol ng legends and unusual trivia and unexpected feats of greatness? About 20% of you will probably answer NO…to the question. Another 60% of you will range from probably YES to almost certainly YES. e remaining 20% of you will respond with a resounding YES! You are the ones who have embraced golf and have established a special relationship with the game that is meaningful and very special. Research also indicates that you are the ones who have lower handicaps, play in at lest one league as well as a few tournaments during the season.

During my career as a golf coach, I would spend 45-60 minutes of the rst session talking about the history, legends and trivia. e objective was to make it informative, entertaining and to get the class to laugh. When I heard laughter, it was a good sign that they would make a commitment to the game and their journey was going to be one they would never regret.

What Is Your Golf IQ?

A few of the following questions are fairly easy. e rest are not. Answer at least 11 questions correctly for an “A”.

1. Where did golf originate?

2. e word golf is an acronym that stands for, “Gentleman Only…Ladies Forbidden”. True or False?

3. According to the USGA, how many golf clubs are you allowed to have in your bag when you play?

4. Who is the oldest player to win the Masters Tournament?

5. Name the four major golf championships?

6. What is an albatross?

7. Only four PGA Tour players have made an albatross. Name one of them.

8. Golf is an Olympic sport. True or False?

9. How many times has Tiger Woods won the Masters?

10. Which is the oldest golf course in the world?

11. Who was the surprise winner of the 2003 PGA Championship…despite being ranked 69th in the world at the time? 12. Which Scottish king banned golf in 1457? 13. Which country has the largest number of golf courses?

14. What is the name of the trophy presented to the winner of the Open Championship?

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15. Which major is gol ng legend Rory Mcllroy yet to claim?

16. Why do golfers shout ‘Fore’ when they hit an errant shot?

No Peeking!

Answers:

1. Scotland, although it is thought that older antecedents of the game existed in China and Persia.

2. False. is is a long standing joke but has no basis as the origin of the term golf. 3. 14

4. Jack Nicklaus was 46 years and 82 days old when he won the Masters in 1986.

5. e Masters, e US Open, e Open Championship (UK) and e PGA Championship.

6. ree under par on a hole.

7. Gene Sarazen(1935), Bruce Devlin(1967), Je Maggert(1994) and Louis Oosthuizen(2012).

8. True. However, golf didn’t feature in the Olympics from 1904 until 2016 when it was reinstated as a sport by the IOC.

9. Five.

10. St. Andrew’s Old Course which dates back to 1552.

1!. Shaun Micheel…You might recall it was at Oak Hill in Rochester,NY.

12. James Il. Jimmy boy was not popular back then because his military loved to play.

13. United States…of course…just under 17,000.

14. e Claret Jug.

15. e Masters.

16. e word ‘fore’ is Scottish origin and is a shortened version of the word ‘before’ or ‘afore’. e old Scottish warning, essentially meaning “look out ahead”, most probably originated in military circles, where it was used by military men as a warning to troops in forward positions.

If you answered 10 correct, you get a “B”…9 correct is a “C”…8 is a “pass”. Under 8…Study harder.

Phil

Random Thoughts Phil blackwell

Caroline A. O’Connor, 80 taught at at Vanburen elementary

Caroline A. O’Connor, 80, passed away peacefully on Nov., 27, 2022, with her family by her side.

She lived most of her life in Baldwinsville, where she loved teaching at VanBuren Elementary School for 26 years. Her greatest joy was spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. She also loved relaxing at her home on Sodus Bay, making quilts, sewing , plants, chocolate, playing the flute in the Baldwinsville Community Band, volunteering at the

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cat coalition and spending time with her kitties.

Caroline was predeceased by her Husband, Gary O’Connor and her parents Roland and Lydia Andrews. Surviving is her son, Douglas of Carlsbad, CA, daughter Erin VanMarter, sister Lee Miller of Northampton, MA, and three grandchildren, Andrew (Emily) VanMarter, Mark VanMarter and Alendria O’Connor.

Services will be private.

Contributions may be made to the Alzheimers Association of Syracuse, 441 W. Kirkpatrick St., Syracuse, NY 13204 Online at falardeaufh.com.

Prior to her retirement after turning 80 years old, Tillie was employed by Nestico’s Restaurant as the “salad girl.” She had previously been employed with Barbagallo’s for more than a decade as the banquet manager. Other employment endeavors included R E Deitz Lighting when she first moved to Syracuse.

Tillie was an avid and competitive pitch player and traveled in leagues to play locally.

Surviving are: two daughters, Ellen (Mike) Paduano and Pat (Doug) Rondeau; two sons, David (Bonnie) Warne and Donald (Amy) Burnell Jr.; six grandchildren;

Robert e. leiss, 81 loved his family, golf, a good book

Robert Emil Leiss, 81, of Skaneateles, passed away on Saturday, December 3, 2022.

Robert was a loving father, grandfather, husband and friend. He was a talented golfer who excelled at all hobbies he pursued. He ran the New York and Boston marathons, obtained a pilot’s license, and could tackle any home improvement project. His favorite things included his family, a round of golf, a good book and a perfect Manhattan.

Born in Jamaica, N.Y., Robert was then raised in Honesdale, PA, with his four brothers on a family farm. Robert studied chemistry at Fairleigh Dickinson University then returned to New York to live and work.

He met his wife Mary while working

seven great-grandchildren; one brother and several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by 12 siblings. In keeping with Tillie’s wishes, there will be no public hours of visitation or services. Contributions, in lieu of flowers, may be made to the Hershey Gardens, Attn: Zoe, 170 Hotel Road, Hershey, PA 17033 with “Tillie/Butterfly Atrium” in the memo line. Arrangements are under the direction of the Campbell-Dean Funeral Home, Inc., 300 S. Peterboro Street, Canastota. To leave a message of condolence, please visit campbell-dean.com

in computer sales for IBM in New York City and they’ve been happily married for 45 years.

After two years of marriage, they held a Fourth of July Leiss Family Reunion at their first house. The tradition continued and grew over the course of 43 years.

Robert is survived by his wife, Mary Sennett, and his five children, Jessica, Philip (Charlene), Katie (Tim Neider), Robert (Jenny Cheng), and Anna (Sam Bydlon). He is also survived by seven grandchildren and three of his brothers, William, Gary and Philip.

People who knew him will always remember his kindness, patience and easy smile.

Services will be private. Donations may be made in Robert’s name to a charity of your choice.

To send condolences, visit robertdgrayfuneralhome.com.

Madola M. laMontagne, 90 avid pitch player

Madola M. “Tillie” LaMontagne, 90, of Singleton Avenue, North Syracuse , passed away on Wednesday, Nov. 30, 2022, in Loretto Health and Rehabilitation Facility,

in Carthage on Sept. 7, 1932, she was the daughter of Timothy and Jessie B. Swan Babcock. Tillie was born and raised in the Carthage/Antwerp area before moving to Central New York for the rest of her life. Tillie was of the Catholic faith.

Madola M. laMontagne

Caroline A. O’Connor, 80

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Liverpool girls go 1-1; Wingate gets 1,000th point

By PHil BlACkWell

It was just a free throw, a very small part of what turned out to be another large and comprehensive performance.

But it was that first-quarter foul shot in last Friday’s game against Auburn that gave Liverpool girls basketball senior Neveah Wingate her 1,000th career point, a cause for celebration and plenty of pictures, during and after the game.

And it proved quite a game, too, Wingate needing every bit of her vast skills to fend off Leah Middleton’s own star turn and help the Warriors edge the Maroons 62-57.

Entering the game with 994 career points, Wingate used two jumpers, one of them a 3-pointer, and that foul shot to quickly grab the milestone.

Soon, though, attention was paid to what Auburn was doing. Middleton’s 18 first- half points helped the Maroons go on a 14-1 run and move in front before Liverpool rallied to lead 30-27 at halftime.

It would continue to go back and forth throughout the second half, Middleton at the forefront as she would give Auburn 32 points, five rebounds and five steals.

Yet it was Wingate who, with the score tied and two minutes left, hit the go-ahead basket and, after an Auburn miss, banked in a 3-pointer with a minute to play, ultimately more than the Maroons could overcome.

All told, Wingate had 33 points,

nearly half of it from five 3-pointers. Help came from Gianna Washington, who had 10 points, and Jakeira Stackhouse, who put in in nine points. Before this, the Warriors experienced plenty of excitement and emotion last Tuesday night at Rome Free Academy.

Just when it looked lke the Warriors had pulled out a last-second win, the Black Knights, led by Amya McLeod, pushed it to overtime, where it went on to prevail by a 6864 margin. It was a battle from the outset, RFA jumping out 8-0 before Liverpool even got a basket, but the visitors rallying to tie it, 11-11, by the

end of the first quarter.

During the game’s middle stages, the Warriors attempted to gain control, building a 29-23 advantage and then extending the margin to double digits at one point in the third quarter. McLeod brought the Black Knights back, proving unstoppable as she helped RFA zoom back in front in the fourth quarter before a late Liverpool run regained the edge.

As regulation time wound down, the Warriors led 54-52, but with a chance to tie, the Black Knights again gave it to McLeod, whose short running jumper tied it.

In the four-minute extra period,

Liverpool did put up baskets but McLeod still got RFA to win it, running her total to 37 points, 23 of which came in the fourth quarter and OT.

Wingate, with 19 points, paced the Warriors. Janea Hamilton-Brown earned 10 points, while Grace Sleeth got nine points, Stackhouse eight points and A’briyah Cunningham six points.

A day after Liverpool faced Auburn, Cicero-North Syracuse, the reigning sectional and regional Class AA champions, opened its season against Elmira, its task in 2022-23 trying to replace the likes of Alexa Kulakowski and Alita Carey-Santangelo.

The task was handled here as the Northstars beat the Express 69-59, playing at a brisk tempo from the outset and establishing a comfortable margin, eventually leading 40-27 by halftime. Turning back all of Elmira’s runs, C-NS had a near-perfect scoring balance. Maddie Howell put up 17 points while three of her teammates – Kathleen Taru, Sydney Nesci and Jillian Howell – had 14 points apiece.

C-NS would have its own trip to RFA on Tuesday before facing Bishop Ludden Thursday night. Then Liverpool faces Maine-Endwell Saturday and St. Mary’s (Lancaster) Sunday as part of the Zebra Classic.

Liverpool, C-NS ice hockey both get big wins Liverpool swim team improves to 2-0

By PHil BlACkWell

Now it was time for the Liverpool and Cicero-North Syracuse ice hockey teams to start facing area Division I foes and see where they fit into the larger picture.

Liverpool, having defeated Albany CBA 3-1 in in Dec. 3 opener at State Fair Coliseum, lost by that exact same margin to Burnt HillsBallston Lake a day later. Cole Broughton’s first-period goal, assisted by Alex Kirkby and Calen Brown, produced a 1-0 first-period advantage, but the Spartans tied it in the second and won it with a pair of late tallies, overcoming 42 saves by Liverpool goalie Trevor Smith.

Still at the Coliseum last Tuesday to face Ontario Bay, the Warriors again demonstrated just what its winning formula looked like as Evan Haskins and James Welch led

Liverpool past the Storm 6-4.

They were tied 1-1 after one period, and a wild second followed, Haskins pacing an attack that scored four times in that frame to counteract the three that Ontario Bay put up.

Then Welch blanked the Storm in the third period, having stopped 54 of the 58 shots he faced, sharing the glory with Haskins, who set a career mark by pouring in four goals.

Dylan Ling earned three assists and Cole Bradley got two assists as they netted the Warriors’ other two goals. Cole Broughton and Andrew Gabor also got assists.

Then, against Fulton Friday night, Liverpool C-NS had gone through its own ups and downs, following a seasonopening 11-1 romp over Auburn on Nov. 30 with a 5-2 defeat to Water-

C-NS boys basketball routs RFA, goes to 3-0

By PHil BlACkWell

It hasn’t taken long for the Cicero-North Syracuse boys basketball team to establish a formula that could really work against the top-flight Class AA opposition it knows it will need to beat.

Both in its season-opening wins over Ithaca and Elmira, and then in last Tuesday’s 87-49 romp over visiting Rome Free Academy, the Northstars showcased what it could do when at full power.

RFA had pulled out a last-second victory over Corcoran in its Dec. 3 opener at the Peppino’s Invitaional, but the Black Knights found itself unable to handle the barrage C-NS threw at them.

Though it missed on early outside shots, the Northstars took command by hitting five consecutive 3-poitners midway through the first quarter on the way to establishing a 28-15 lead, Andrew Benedict scoring 10 of those points. Then Reece Congel took over in the second period. Dominating in the paint, Congel scored 10 points, blocked three shots and helped the margin grow to 49-27 by halftime. Not letting up, Benedict would work his total to 30 points and Congel to 22 points before they exited early in the fourth quarter, the duo outscoring RFA all by themselves.

Michael Gallo chimed in with 12 points, while T.J. Coppack put up nine points. On the Black Knights’ side, only Surafia Norries, with 15 points, reached double figures. On this night, C-NS promoted mental health awareness, the team donning green ribbons during warm-ups and the student section also dressed in green.

After a 10-day break and plenty of more practice time, C-NS meets Corcoran in its SCAC Metro division opener Friday night, its only action this week.

town IHC three days later.

Despite third-period goals by Kyle Debejian and Hayden Scott, with assists from Drew Matyasik and Sam Richardson, the Northstars could not overcome a 2-0 deficit because the Cavaliers scored three times in that last frame and Pat Loveland turned away 28 of CNS’s 30 shots.

It proved better for the Northstars when it returned home to Midstate Athletic Community Center and, with its own third-period surge, beat Rome Free Academy 4-2.

Neither side generated much offense early, but the Northstars inched into a 1-0 lead in the second and, in the final period, converted three times to answer both of the Black Knights’ tallies.

Braden Porter, with two goals, led that push, with Sam Richardson

and Andrew Davis also finding the net. Hayden McCloud and Tyler Milewski gained assists. In goal, Leyton Sullivan turned back 25 of 27 shots.

Liverpool was at home Friday to face Fulton and broke out of a 1-1 tie with a pair of unanswered second-period goals, going from there to beating the Red Raiders 6-2.

Brown took a starting role on this night, his three-goal hat trick part of an attack where Cole Bradley got two goals and one assist. Haskins had one goal and one assist, Griffin Scheftic adding an assist and Trevor Smith earning 31 saves.

C-NS went to the Upstate Medical Arena at the War Memorial on Saturday and lost, 5-3, to Watertown IHC, the Northstars taking on Cazenovia late this week as Liverpool plays IHC after a date with Rome Free Academy.

C-NS wrestlers get win at tourney

By PHil BlACkWell

For decades, the Cicero-North Syracuse wrestling team has welcomed dozens of programs to its season-opening Andersen Touranment without grabbing any ultimate glory for itself. That changed on Dec. 3, where the Northstars, picking up 163 points, held off Camden (155), Fairport (146) and Indian River (143) to take the team tilte. No C-NS wrestler did better than John Sherbourne, who went 5-1 at 172 pounds and snared third place when he beat Baldwinsville’s Aaron Fredenburg 14-3. At 285 pounds, Joe Kozubowski also was third, pinning IR’s Jared Cook in the third period for that spot, while Kennedy Thomas was fourth at 145 pounds and Jonah Geller fourth at 152 pounds. Up at 110 pounds, Javone Dawkins pinned Owen Clark (Lansing) in the second period of their semifinal, only to drop the title bout to Falconer’s Karson Lundgren. Drew Baker went 3-2 at 132 pounds, with Kevin Mossow logging that same mark at 102 pounds and Thomas the same. Ayden Sprague was 2-2 at 160 pounds.

Liverpool began its season by taking part in the Captain Tony Bailey Memorial Tournament at Adirondack High School in Boonville on Dec. 3, where Tyler Vivacqua emerged victorious at 145 pounds. In a tense title bout against Lowville’s Landen Moshier, Vivacqua emerged with a 5-4 decision, as he was the only Warriors wrestler to win all his bouts here. Owen Atchie finished second at 172 pounds, dropping the final 7-2 to Lowville’s Sean Kelly. Three other Liverpool wrestlers picked up third-place finishes,

starting with Paolo Munetz at 102 pounds, who pinned Seth Strain (Adirondack) late in the first period of the consolation bracket final. Earning third at 160, Dante Mallozzi pinned Adirondack’s Braeden Pidgeon in the second period, while Jayce Bliss was third at 215 pounds when he pinned Matt Marks (South Lewis) in the third period.

In last Wednesday’s SCAC Metro division opener against Fayetteville-Manlius, Liverpool delivered plenty of success on the mat as it pulled away to beat the Hornet 6312. Other than Nick Ault’s narrow 10-8 decision over Harrison Schwab at 138 pounds, the Warriors got every point from a pin or forfeit. Vivacqua pinned Paul Cange at 152 after Lucas Smith (145) pinned Josh Leffkowicz. Late in the meet, Munetz pinned Athan Dauszka, Aiden Adams-Boveni (110 pounds) got a pin over Graham Dauszka and Pierce Goodave (118 pounds) earned a fall of Sam Reikes.

A day later, Liverpool handled Canastota 52-18, with Goodave, Vivacqua and Samir Amiri (126) earning pins.

Kral beat Logan Mead 3-1, with Mallozzi edging Jake Backus by that same margin and Owen Atchie (160 pounds) pulling away from Scott Winchell 15-3. Munetz, Lucas Smith (138 pounds), Sajad Amirzada (110) and Joe Piscitelli (285) earned forfeits. C-NS then headed into tournament action Saturday and beat all nine of its opponents during the Matt Fedish Memorial Duals at Chenango Valley. The Northstars face West Genesee on Wednesday just as Liverpool goes head-to-head with Baldwinsville.

By PHil BlACkWell

Moving to 2-0 on the season, the Liverpool boys swim team got a stellar effort from Jack Cavallerano in the 100yard butterfly in last Thursday’s 51-42 win over Baldwinsville.

Tearing through his specialty in 53.82 seconds, Cavallerano beat the qualifying standard of 53.95 he needed to earn an automatic spot in the New York State Public High School Athletic Association championships later this winter.

Nathan Alexander was victorious twice for the Warriors, starting with the 200 freestyle, where he won in 1:56.93to Alex Nicita’s 2:00.31. Later, in the 500 freestyle, Alexander prevailed in 5:17.97, holding off the 5:19.08 from B’ville’s Lucas Clay.

Trevor Selig won the 50 freestyle in 23.16 seconds, with Sean O’Neil (24.89 second) as Joe Lisi took the 200 individual medley in 2:13.82. Jared Keyes won the 100 breaststroke in 1:13.79, edging Ryan Gublo’s 1:13.87, as Cavallerano was second (59.48) to B’ville’s Matthew Lange (59.27) in a tight 100 backstroke.

Two nights earlier, Cicero-North Syracuse opened its 2022-23 season at Fulton, and having a small roster, it could not match the Red Raiders’ depth in a 102-73 defeat.

However, the Northstars do boast one of the top individual swimmers in the area in Jacob Griffin, who started with a winning time of 23.24 seconds in the 50 freestyle before he got first place in the 100 freestyle in 51.88 seconds.

Elsewhere, Joey Swenton was second in both the 500 freestyle (5:18.94) and 200 IM (2:14.48), with Anthony Gabrielli second in the 100 backstroke in 1:03.01.

Donovan Medina, in 1:14.54, edged Connor Burke (1:15.25) for second in the 100 breaststroke after Burke took second in the 200 freestyle in 2:04.96. Nathan Oromski gained 198.90 points to top Carter Canastra (169.75) for second place in diving.

To lead Fulton, T.J. Clayton nearly met the state qualifying standard in the 100 butterfly, winning in 54.43 seconds to go with a 2:09.44 in the 200 IM as teammate Bryce Rogers won the 200 freestyle in 1:57.72 and the 500 freestyle in 5:10.98.

Even when Swenton, Gabrielli, Jacob Griffin and Caden Griffin went 1:47.56 in the 200 medley relay, Fulton beat it with 1:44.55 as Burke, Swenton, Donavan Medina and Sean Loughlin went 1:48.36 in the 200 freestyle relay.

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Friends and family join liverpool girls basketball senior neveah Wingate in celebrating her 1,000th career point after last Friday’s 62-57 win over Auburn.

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FRIDAY, DEC. 16

Santa and Mrs. Claus

2 p.m.-3:30 p.m. Cicero Library. There will be carol singalongs, a reading of “T’was the Night Before Christmas,” and Santa will be ready to hear all of your holiday wishes. There will be plenty of opportunities for photos with Santa as well.

MONDAY, DEC. 19

Santa and Mrs. Claus 6 p.m.-8 p.m. Brewerton Library. Santa and Mrs. Claus will be at NOPL Brewerton for carol singalongs and a special reading of “Twas the Night Before Christmas” by Santa. There will be time for kids to get their picture taken with Santa and tell him their Christmas wishes. Register at nopl.org/events or call (315) 676-7484.

Author Talk with Dana Spiotta 7 p.m.-8 p.m. North Syracuse Public Library or virtual.

NOPL welcomes Syracuse-based Dana Spiotta, author of NY times bestseller Wayward, as well as multiple other award-winning titles such as Innocent and Others, Eat the Document, and Stone Arabia. Copies will be available to pick up at the N. Syracuse Branch.

TUESDAY, DEC. 20

Holiday Storytime

6 p.m.-7 p.m. North Syracuse Library. Come to the

library for a fun-filled holiday storytime! Enjoy stories about Christmas, Hanukkah, and Kwanzaa! Register NOPL North Syracuse.

MONDAY, DEC. 26

The Great Salt City Blues Concert 6 7:30 p.m. The Palace Theatre, Syracuse. The area’s best musicians will be paying tribute to the music of legendary artists. Tickets available online at brownpapertickets.com and in person at Sound Garden in Armory Square.

WEDNESDAY, DEC. 28

Upstate Mobile Mammography Van Appointments available 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Canton Woods Senior Center, 76 Canton St., Baldwinsville. Upstate University Hospital’s Mobile Mammography Van spans 45 feet and is equipped with a state-of-the art 3D digital mammogram system, private exam/dressing room and a waiting room. To schedule an appointment for a mammogram on the van, call 315-464-2582 or visit upstate. edu/mobile-mammography/.

DEC. 29-JAN. 2

Disney On Ice: Let’s Celebrate

Upstate Medical Arena at The Oncenter War Memorial, 515 Montgomery St., Syracuse. With more than 50 beloved characters in the show, the legacy of Disney is displayed through 14 classic and modern stories, including “Frozen,” “Finding Dory,” “Aladdin” and “Beauty and the Beast.” Visit disneyonice.com for tickets.

MONDAY, JAN. 9

‘Lincoln the Inventor’ Book Talk 7-8 p.m. Raymour & Flanigan, Route 31. The Clay Historical Society and the Liverpool Public Library collaborate to host author Jason Emerson.

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Family Storytime

10 a.m. NOPL Cicero, 8686 Knowledge Lane. Join Miss Raena for Thursday morning storytime to enjoy stories, songs, and fun! Registration is required; call 315-6992032 or visit nopl.org.

Legacy Writers Group

11 a.m. to 1 p.m. NOPL Cicero, 8686 Knowledge Lane. Legacy Writers is a writer support group designed for adult writers. They’ll be watching video tutorials for the first half of the group’s meeting. For more information, call 315699-2032 or visit nopl.org.

FRIDAYS

Friday Films

10 a.m. to 1 p.m. NOPL Brewerton, 5440 Bennett St. Every Friday morning a movie will be screened. Call 315676-7484 or visit nopl.org to register.

Clay Cardio Ball Drumming

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

315-652-3800 ext. 137 or cclancy@townofclay.org.

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

SUNDAYS

Cicero UMC Services

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

MONDAYS

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

TUESDAYS

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

Mah Jongg

Noon Tuesdays. Salina Library, 100 Belmont St., Mattydale. Mah Jongg is a fascinating rummy-like game you play with tiles rather than cards. Instruction is available for beginners. Do you have experience? You can help to teach others. For more information, visit salinalibrary.org or call 315-454-4524.

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