Star Review digital edition - June 19, 2024

Clay to host Summer Concert Series, fireworks

By AnnA EdwARds

The Town of Clay will hold its annual Independence Day fireworks display on June 25. It has also set dates for nine concerts throughout the summer to be held at Clay Park Central.

The fireworks display will be held in the former Great Northern Mall parking lot this year. The fireworks are always held on the last Tuesday in June so the community can kick off summer festivities.

“With all the other firework displays centered around the week after, we believe it allows us to get a jump start into the summer season, as well as provide tribute and opportunity for accessibility to our display,” said James Muscatello, the commissioner of recreation

for the Town of Clay.

The Syracuse Food Truck Association will be on site so that attendees can purchase food before the fireworks display. The Gold Dust Gypsies, a Fleetwood Mac Cover Band, will be performing that night at Clay Park Central from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

“Community members have the opportunity to listen to free live music, enjoy local food trucks and enjoy a fantastic firework display as we kick off the summer,” Muscatello said. The summer concert series also happens annually, with concerts held on Tuesday nights.

Concerts will begin on June 18 and end on Aug. 13. Concerts are held at Clay Park Central.

Performances last from 6:30 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. in

June and July and 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. in August.

Performances will be by Ponytail James Band, Gold Dust Gypsies, Mood Swing, The Strangers, Letizia and the Z Band, Jess Novak Band, Faded Vinyl, Soul Mine and Tom Gilbo. This concert series has been taking place for over 20 years.

These events allow the town to come together as a community.

“Our annual fireworks display and summer concert series provide us, as a town, with an opportunity to bring family, friends and community members of all ages together to create memories that we hope will stick with them for years to come,” Muscatello said.

Admission is free for both the fireworks display and the summer concert series.

Meeting held for NY Forward in Brewerton

By AnnA EdwARds

The New York Forward Program hosted its first revitalization meeting for Brewerton on Monday. The NY Forward Program initiative is currently in the planning process and is looking for projects through which it will spend $4.5 million to improve Brewerton.

The New York Forward program is a state funding program started in the last few years that works to revitalize towns across the state. It is currently focusing on smaller localities, such as the Hamlet of Brewerton.

Phil Schaeffing, the project manager for the team working on the Brewerton NY Forward project, said that the money is “meant to improve life here for residents, business owners and for people who are coming through as boaters or fishermen.”

The program is led by a local planning committee comprised of residents of the towns of both Cicero and Hastings. It includes business owners, property owners and community members who will help the state understand what the people of Brewerton want in their community.

The committee is co-chaired by Mike Aregano, the town supervisor of Cicero, Tony Bush, the town supervisor of Hastings, and Nora Bush of CenterState CEO, a Central New York business leadership and economic development organization.

The committee will review projects from now until October and eventually recommend a list of meaningful projects for the state to choose from.

In order to learn more

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Jazz Festival opening night spotlights area artists

Singers tish oney, Marissa Mulder will perform as will brassman Joe Magnarelli

By Russ TARBy Contributing writer

Seattle’s smooth soprano saxophonist, Kenny G returns to the National Grid Syracuse International Jazz Festival to headline the 38th annual fest here at 9:25 p.m. Friday, June 28, at Clinton Square.

Several more top-notch performers will be showcased on the main stage Thursday, Friday and Saturday, June 27, 28 and 29, including The Mavericks, the Gunhild Carling Big Band, classic jazz vocalist Catherine Russell, The O’Jays, Canadian crooner Gino Vannelli and the Freda Payne Big Band.

Now billed as the Syracuse International Jazz Fest and still overseen by founder and artistic director Frank Malfitano, the free festival returns to both downtown and Syracuse University for its 38th year this June. Admission is free.

Kick-off Wednesday, June 26

Jazz Fest kicks off on Wednesday, June 26, with locally bred musicians such as vocalist Tish Oney, cabaret singer Marissa Mulder and trumpeter Joe Magnarelli, playing in bars and restaurants throughout Syracuse.

Here are seven recommended performances that night, listed chronologically.

These seven shows could be particularly attractive to fans of straightahead jazz and standards.

Vocalist Colleen Prossner and Friends will celebrate the Great American Songbook from 5 to 7 p.m. that evening at the Lounge at the Courtyard Marriott, 300 W. Fayette St.

Percussionist extraordinaire Jimmy Johns will wail on the vibraphone from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Gilded Club, 415 S. Clinton St.

Julie & Rick’s Jazz Asylum will perform a wide variety of styles from 6 to 8 p.m. at Evergreen, 125 E. Water St.

The Ageless Jazz Band from Ithaca will perform swing standards from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Salt City Market Patio, 484 S. Salina St.

Syracuse native trumpeter Joe Magnarelli performs a mainstream set with his wife, organist Akiko Tsuruga from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Tasting Room at Epicuse, 334 S. Salina St.

Vocalist, author and professor Tish Oney pays tribute to “Sassy” Sarah Vaughan from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Gilded Club, 415 S. Clinton St. Tish will be accompanied by guitarist Steve Brown and saxophonist Joe Riposo.

Cabaret star Marissa Mulder returns to her hometown of Syracuse to entertain from 8 to 10 p.m. at Prime Steakhouse, 101 E. Water St.

By Russ TARBy Contributing writer

Throughout the month of May the Liverpool Police Department issued more than a dozen traffic tickets for misdemeanor offenses of “driving with a suspended or revoked registration.”

Over the years, the LPD has earned a reputation for its steadfast enforcement of the state’s vehicle and traffic laws. Most months, officers make approximately 200 traffic stops resulting in scores of tickets written and several arrests.

Driving with a suspended or revoked registration is a misdemeanor.

Those who are convicted of such will have a permanent criminal record. A first offense can result in a sentence of up to 30 days in jail. A second offense within 18 months can lead to up to 90 days in jail or 180 days for a third offense.

A motorist can be fined between $50 and $100 for driving on a suspended registration. A second conviction in 18 months raises the fine to up to $200, or $500 for a third conviction. In addition to the fine, drivers must pay a mandatory state surcharge of $93.

The 15 tickets issued here in May were written after an officer tracked the vehicles in question via a high-tech license-plate reader, according to LPD Sgt. David Sturtz. Most of the offenders were collared by new Officer Joe Ottaviano.

“Using the plate reader, Joe usually can write several of those tickets each shift,” Sturtz said.

For instance, two non-registered vehicles were cited May 6, four on May 8 and three on May 10. Two more such tickets were issued on May 27 and again on May 30.

LPD still understaffed

According to a May 20 memo to village trustees from LPD Chief Jerry Unger, the department is still “critically understaffed at this time but making attempts to fill positions.”

Officer Roberto Lamas is expected to graduate from the CNY Regional Police Academy on Aug. 9. Unger also plans to seek potential hires via civil service.

The LPD presently has a total of seven officers, five full-time and two part-time. As recently as five years ago, in 2019, the department had 16 total officers, four full-time and 12 part-time.

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The Town of Clay will hold a fireworks display June 25 and a series of summer concerts.

AnnA edwArdS

A meeting was recently held to gather input for Brewerton Revi-

Vocalist and author Tish Oney is a native of Central New York.

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Pictured is Syracuse native Joe Magnarelli.

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By Russ TARBy Contributing writer

Jim Sorendo is likely Liverpool’s most versatile trumpet player.

As a member of the R&B band called Soul Mine, he’ll blow his hot horn here at 7 p.m. Wednesday, June 26, at Johnson Park, as part of the 38th annual Liverpool Is The Place Summer Concert Series.

A native of Auburn, Sorendo now lives in Liverpool.

He has performed with a wide variety of orchestras and combos including the Auburn Civic Band, Private Eye, The Purple Lancers Drum & Bugle Corps, The Destination, Believers Brass Quintet, Joe Whiting’s Sweet Soul Revue and The Ron Spencer Band.

A talented octet, Soul Mine

has regularly been featured at the Vernon Downs Racino and the Turning Stone Casino. With a repertoire of memorable material by artists such as Aretha Franklin, Stevie Wonder, James Brown and the Blues Brothers, Soul Mine has also performed at the area’s top country clubs and charity Events, including the CNY Make-a-Wish Ball, the Lilac Festival and the New York State Fair.

Besides Sorendo, the band features guitarist Don Bullis, vocalist Shelly Harris, trombonist and singer Jennifer Klemenz, drummer Lou Micelli, keyboardist Fred Shattell, saxophonist Sam Sampere and bassist Vynce Watson. Among the songs which Wednesday’s audience may hear are “Shake Your Groove Thing” by Peaches & Herb and “Shake

Horn-driven r&b octet to play Johnson Park on June 26

Soul Mine will play a free

SFCu Cicero holds ribbon cutting

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more information visit sfcuonline.org.

SchOOlS & SchOlARS

Students named clarkson University Presidential Scholars

The following local students have been named Presidential Scholars for the Spring 2024 semester at Clarkson University: Cicero residents Rocco Albanese, Natalie Romano and Brayden Shannon; Brewerton residents Luke Hayden and Tyler Meigel and Clay residents Bryn Myers and Jackson Varney.

see Whiskey” or some quirky new wave a la the B-52s’ “Love Shack.” Admission to all Liverpool Is The Place Concerts is free; liverpoolistheplace.co m ; 315457-3895.

By JeANNiNe ChuBON direCtor SAlinA librAry

Salina Library in Mattydale is thrilled to announce the launch of our annual Summer Reading Program, themed “Adventure Begins at Your Library.”

This summer, we invite all ages to embark on a journey filled with books, activities, and events designed to inspire a love of reading and exploration. Program highlights exciting learning challenges

Participants can earn rewards by completing reading challenges and activities.

Track your progress online or with our special reading logs available at the library.

interactive programming for kids

From storytelling sessions and visits from the zoo, Dan and Snake Man,

The Great and Powerful Dave and more.

There’s something for everyone. Check our calendar for a full schedule of events.

interactive programming for teens

Solve a murder mystery with the Museum of Intrigue, create digital art, make stop-motion movies, batik bags and more.

Grand prizes

At the end of the program, readers and participants will be eligible for exciting prizes, including gift cards, books, and other surprises.

For adults

Beginning July 1 through Aug. 13, read

books, watch movies, listen to music, complete activity sheets and attend programs; all will enter you into weekly prize raffles. The Summer Reading Program kicks off on Monday, June 24, and runs through Aug. 11. Registration is free and open to all. To sign up or learn more about the program, visit our website at salinalibrary. org, call 315-454-4524, or stop by the library. Join us for an unforgettable summer filled with books, creativity, and discoveries. Adventure truly begins at your library!

Your Booty” by KC & The Sunshine Band. The octet may even conjure up some country such as Chris Stapleton’s “Tennes -

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concert of danceable rhythm & blues at 7 p.m. Wednesday, June 26, at Johnson Park, as part of the 38th annual Liverpool is The Place Summer Concert Series.

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Cathy Herrling, of Elbridge, and Tim Herrling of Auburn, and Mr. and Mrs. Bob Gallager of Fountain Hills, AZ, formerly of Elbridge, are pleased to announce Robert C. Gallager and Elizabeth J. (Herrling) Gallager happily married June 1, 2024.

Surrounded by family and friends, they exchanged vows at their childhood church, St. Patrick’s in Jordan, and were married by Fr. DeLorenzo followed by dinner and dancing at the Sherwood Inn in Skaneateles. Bob graduated from Jordan-Elbridge High School. He attended St. Bonaventure earning a bachelor’s degree in journalism and later a master’s degree from

environmental

and

Southern Utah University. He is now an assistant men’s basketball coach at Bowling Green State University. Liz graduated from Jordan-Elbridge High School. She attended Binghamton University earning a bachelor’s degree in

science and English

later lived in Seoul, Korea. She is now employed by Foundever, an international technology company as a client dDirector. They reside in Perrysburg, Ohio, together with their dogs Lola and Julian.

Robert C. Gallager and elizabeth J. (herrling) Gallager

PURPOSE: TEXT:

Niagara Mohawk Power Corporation d/b/a National Grid

THE FILING OF A GENERAL INCREASE IN ELECTRIC RATES IN THE AMOUNT OF $525 MILLION AND GAS RATES IN THE AMOUNT OF $148 MILLION BASED ON THE TEST YEAR, TWELVE MONTHS ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2023.

Notice is hereby given that Niagara Mohawk Power Corporation d/b/a National Grid (Company) has filed with the New York State Public Service Commission (PSC) proposed tariff amendments to its PSC No. 220 and 214 Electric and 219 Gas tariffs. e Company is proposing an increase in base electric delivery rates of approximately $525 million and an increase in base gas delivery rates of approximately $148 million. e Company has filed for an effective date of July 3, 2024; however, the Company’s proposal is subject to suspension and review by the PSC. After suspension and review, the Company expects the base delivery increase to become effective on May 1, 2025.

Service Classification No. 12 – Distributed Generation Less than 250,000 therms per year

Service Classification No. 12 – Distributed Generation Greater than 250,000 but less than 1,000,000 therms per year

Over 3 therms, per therm (Nov to Mar) $0.06001 $0.08381

Service Classification No. 12 – Distributed Generation Greater than 1,000,000 but less than 2,500,000 therms

Niagara Mohawk Power Corporation d/b/a National Grid

THE FILING OF REVISED RATES TO P.S.C. NO. 220 ELECTRICITY, P.S.C. NO. 214 STREETLIGHTING, and P.S.C. NO. 219 GAS TARIFFS TO COMPLY WITH THE COMMISSION’S ORDER DATED JANUARY 20, 2022 IN P.S.C. CASES 20-E-0380 AND 20-G-0381.

Notice is hereby given that Niagara Mohawk Power Corporation d/b/a National Grid has filed revised rates with the Public Service Commission to comply with the Commission’s order dated January 20, 2022. ese revised rates become effective July 1, 2024.

e tables listed below show a comparison between the Company’s current rates and rates effective July 1, 2024.

For more information, visit http://www.nationalgridus.com or the PSC’s website: https://dps.ny.gov/

Shifting gears

For many people there is noth ing like the feeling of fresh air and the freedom of the open road, especially as experienced from a motorcycle.

May was Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month, and AAA Western and Central New York reminded both drivers and bikers of key safety tips as biking season shifts into gear.

For some enthusiasts even the cold temperatures of winter did not deter them from riding and other drivers likely saw at least a few motorcycles braving the frigid temperatures leading up to spring.

But now that we are nearing summer and the warmer weather it is likely we will be seeing more and more riders out enjoying the local roads.

When we are on the road, whether in a car, truck, motorcycle, bicycle or walking, we all have obligations to be aware of for our safety and the safety of others.

Unlike other motor vehicles, motorcycle riders are particularly exposed with nothing enclosing them from the outside and an accident on a motorcycle can be particularly dangerous.

According to the latest data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) fatal motorcycle crashes are on the rise and 6,218 motorcyclists were killed in crashes in 2022, the highest number since 1975, up from 5,932 in 2021.

The data goes on to show that motorcycle fatalities increased 5% percent in 2022 compared to 2021, fatal motorcycle crashes accounted for 15% of all crashes in 2022 and according to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), the number of on-road motorcycles registered in the U.S. has risen over the last 10 years, more than doubling from 4.3 million in 2002 to 8.8 million in 2023.

There are measures everyone on the road can take to help ensure safety for all involved. According to AAA as a driver we should heck mirrors and blind spots for motorcyclists before entering or leaving lanes of traffic and at intersections. Most multi-vehicle motorcycle crashes occur when drivers simply didn’t see the motorcyclist.

Signal before changing lanes or merging with traffic. Even when signaling, allow enough time to determine a motorcyclist’s intention before you proceed.

Increase following distance behind motorcycles and provide time to maneuver or stop in an emergency.

Never try to share a lane with motorcycles – they have the same right to lanes as any other vehicle.

As a motorcyclist before you ride, check tire pressure and tread depth. Make sure brakes, headlights, and signal indicators are in working order.

Make sure any cargo is secure/balanced, adjust suspension and tire pressure to accommodate extra weight.

Always ride with a helmet that meets the U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard – look for the “DOT” symbol on the back. Helmets save lives and are required in New York State.

Wear other protective gear, such as gloves, a jacket, and pants.

Make yourself visible. Keep your lights on, wear bright colors and use reflective tape, even during the daytime. Position yourself in the lane where drivers can see you.

Follow traffic laws, always use turn signals, and combine hand signals with turn signals when you can to make your intentions even more clear.

Never ride impaired – 28 percent of fatal motorcycle crashes in 2022 involved alcohol, according to NHTSA.

STeALThiLY TOxiC

When did I notice that our yard had become dotted with black walnut pods? Maybe five years ago? Where did they come from? A neighbor’s tree?

No. The tree grew here, behind the honeysuckle … for years without as much as a thought. Last fall we had to take boxes of black walnuts to the dump. Last spring I paid my grandsons a handsome sum to divest the garden of hundreds of tiny black walnut saplings. That is what happens when you aren’t paying attention.

While this tree, with its beautiful wood, was growing behind the honeysuckle, it was also stealthily wreaking havoc on my much-loved garden.

I am a gardener, not a fantastic gardener, but one who finds peace, solitude, creativity and beauty in working with the soil, planting and arranging flowers and most times, if I am honest, finding delight in what happens when you don’t pull out those invasive plants. Even when I had a full-time job, was an active volunteer and had children at home, I could always find time for the garden. Yes, sometimes the weeds got ahead of me, but weeds are plants. Aren’t they?

First it was the roses, my lovely pale pink climber that was so strong that it grew up over the roof of the shed and followed the wire that we installed from shed roof to the roof of our house…. we had roses everywhere. I have pictures. Beautiful! Then, they were gone. Dead. It was sad, but wearily I attributed it to the life cycle of climbing roses. What did I know? I planted

another climber that didn’t do well either. It lasted less than a season. The delphiniums, my showy, gorgeous “delfies,” disappeared. I thought, they had come to the end of their cycle. And then it was the foxglove, the hollyhocks, the purple salvia and my rhubarb, the transplants from what was my grandmother’s rhubarb … all gone. All that grew was ajuga and some hostas. What could be causing this? Covid? Deer? Slugs? Fungus? Climate change? Bad karma? Was it something I inadvertently did? Some addition that I got from the internet? The celandine that had returned to the yard with its mysterious orange sap were a sign that something was going on. Was it something in the bag of mulch that was leaning up against the shed… something sinister that leaked out?

I was pretty sure that I had done something awful. But what? I went over my gardening for the past year. I bought good plants. I added compost. I watered with Miracle Grow. I put out plates of beer to kill slugs .. and the worst part was that I had no idea where to find the answer.

My master gardener sister drove four hours with plants and enriched soil to remedy the issue. The plants looked great for a month. They died too - an awful, mushy demise. Even more shocking, the bed of mint that had grown next to the house across from the shed for 20 years was showing signs of ill health as were the iris and the bed of oregano. It wasn’t until one morn-

Sweet memories of

When I was a kid back in the 1950s and ’60s, the month of June meant two things: school was out for the summer and the strawberries would be ripe for the picking. My maternal grandpa and grandma, Matt and Christine Egloff, had a house out on Vine Street Road and – I didn’t

FROM THE MAILBAG

No more excuses

To the editor:

No one can say when taxes were last raised in the Village of Liverpool so it was something very unexpected. You’d think because of that, the village \board would go out of its way to let people know that the status quo was changing this year.

I was at the village board meeting on April 15 when a public hearing was held on the 2024-2025 village budget. The hearing opened and closed, just like that. There was no presentation of summary highlights as usual or discussion from the board. If the mayor and trustees told the public before the hearing the taxes were going to go up or stated it even then, it would have allowed residents to comment or ask questions before they adopted it two weeks later at a late evening meeting. Instead they hid what they were planning and avoided any questions from the public to keep everything quiet, sending a letter the day before the tax bills arrived which was frankly

ing in April as I was wandering around the beginnings of spring that I really noticed how big the walnut tree had grown. Come to think of it, I never actually paid attention to the tree, kind of erasing it out of existence as I contemplated the other growing things that needed attention. Didn’t I read somewhere that black walnuts secrete a poison that kills or stunts most other plants near it? Google confirmed that.

There it was. Juglone… death by black walnut. The internet gave me some answers to what was especially sensitive to the juglone and what was not. I searched for the list entitled “Anything that Ann Ferro planted that cost money.” Failing that, I made a list of what might grow where I once had a thriving garden in the sun. But I also asked the question about remediation and the answers to that ran the gamut from “not much - give up” to a cheery recommendation to add high organic compost so that the bacteria therein will digest and eliminate the toxins from the tree.

Google also listed plants that tolerate the venom: Shasta daisies.

“But,” I yelled at Google, “they died, as did the astilbe,” also identified as resistant to the onslaught of walnut venom. And my lovely climbing roses don’t have a chance. The robustly-healthy ajuga and cone flowers were a clue about what might come next since they are among the few flowering plants that can withstand the walnut tree’s chemical assault. Hostas are

also immune, at least so my computer tells me. And so, with the very short list of resistant perennials, I will begin to reconstruct what might be my garden. But now, even without a job or any volunteer responsibilities and children that now have their own children, the sweet time on my knees is a ship that has sailed. To garden I will need help, and there lies the rub. This is my garden, my creation, as benignly neglected as it often was… it was mine, my hands-on creation … alone.

Just recently I read an article that said that when a holly is being eaten by rabbits, it changes the shape of its leaves from smooth to prickly. In fact, the type of holly tree cited had the ability to make four different kinds of leaves as the means of protecting itself from marauders. The black walnut has evolved a chemical defender to protect itself, not from enemies, but rather from plants that will stress its food sources. It’s kind of like some people I’ve known who will stab anyone who tries to eat off their plates.

So, today, it is me against the big tree that I didn’t notice, understanding that the results of my efforts will be different from what went before. Whatever, it will be me, Google and the compost vs. the toxic tree that I didn’t see.

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.

strawberry season

really know how far back their property line went – but we always thought that the woods that stretched out west and north of their homestead was theirs. And every June those woods just exploded with tiny, super-sweet strawberries which us kids picked to our heart’s content. Or should I say our stomach’s content?

offensive.

The mayor may not think it’s a big deal for someone to pay another $16.67 a month (= $200 per year) but for people on a fixed income, who have already had to weather hit after hit on living expenses because of uncontrolled inflation, it is a big deal, especially when there’s no notice before.

I thought everything was stable and in order with a very sizeable general fund balance when the last board left office? No one minds healthy reserve funds in case of emergency, but are we to assume our tax funds are now spent down or couldn’t come down a little to take the sting out a sudden 8.4% tax increase? We need a lot more answers and no more excuses. It’s just a classic that the Democrats take control of the village and next thing you know, our taxes go up?

ROBeRTA MARKS liverpool Williams sees need for affordable energy

To the editor:

Continued from previous page

Strawberry socials One of my earliest childhood memories focuses on a certain strawberry social staged on the lawn outside the St. Joseph the Worker Catholic Church rectory. The church itself and its old steeple was located on lower Oswego Street, but the rectory – as I recall –was on North Cypress Street, so

While Gov. Hochul has subscribed to the policies of the Green New Deal, Americans checkbooks have not. In fact, National Grid announced an $18 increase in natural gas bills per month and a $19 increase in electricity per month. This comes after the company unveiled a $16 billion plan to build new infrastructure to abide by New York State’s regulations regarding the transition from fossil fuels.

While some New York politicians see this as a win for the clean energy laws implemented by the government, this is actually a detrimental blow for New Yorkers, especially those living paycheck to paycheck and on fixed income. These price hikes were in essence encouraged by NYS laws and politicians, demonstrating a lack of awareness for what we really need- affordability in an economy of vast inflation. While claiming to address and advocate for energy affordability, Hochul has actually done the exact opposite, proving once again that she cannot seem to successfully implement energy policies in the

state. Congressman Brandon Williams, on the other hand, envisions energy success for Central NY in both aspects of affordability and sustainability— and not through the Green New Deal, but through nuclear energy and clean, American natural gas.

In order for Micron to be the successful economic boon the residents of Onondaga county dream of and require, Congressman Williams recognizes that we need affordable and reliable energy that can sustain growing populations, a larger manufacturing site, and growing businesses. Onondaga County must ensure energy infrastructure is ready to handle new businesses like Micron and the growing needs of our community.

Congressman Williams’ experience in the energy field helps him advance the mission of affordable energy for Central NY. One way he’s done this is voting for the Lower Energy Costs Act of 2023. This bipartisan bill promotes accountability and transparency in the energy industry,

Ramblings from the empty nest

ann Ferro

Livin’ in Liverpool

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hOA to hold Cancer Care Celebration Saturday, July 6

Hematology-Oncology

Associates of CNY (HOA) invites the Central New York community to a Cancer Care Celebration with the Auburn Doubledays at 6 p.m. on Saturday, July 6 as a thank you to patients and the city of Auburn for their long-standing support. Free tickets to the event are available while supplies last at this link for tickets, at hoacny.com, by scanning the QR code, or at the HOA Auburn office at 37 West Garden St, Suite 301.

In addition to the baseball game against Geneva, the event will begin with a recognition ceremony for cancer survivors and end with a fireworks display. Open to everyone, not just cancer patients, the celebration also includes:

The first pitch thrown by an HOA Auburn cancer survivor

A gift for each cancer survivor in attendance

A gift for the first 500 guests at the gate

An opportunity to meet and talk with the HOA staff

“We look forward to this event every year,” said Maryann Roefaro, HOA’s chief executive officer. “Providing comprehensive cancer care to Auburn’s cancer patients since 2012 is our honor, and we are excited to celebrate that with the community.”

Located at 130 Division St in Auburn, the Doubledays stadium can seat 4,000 spectators, and offers concessions. Gates for the July 6 event open at 6 p.m., and the game begins at 7:05 p.m. A rain date is scheduled for Saturday, July 13.

hematology-Oncology Associates of CNY in Auburn

As a fully-staffed, comprehensive cancer center, rather than a satellite office, HOA Auburn has been offering Cayuga County

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increases American energy production and infrastructure, improves energy projects, reduces energy costs, lowers global emissions, and boosts national security.

Unlike our governor, Congressman Williams is determined to make energy affordable, reliable, and sustainable for all Central New Yorkers.

ALTON SMiTh CAmilluS

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it had a spacious, grassy front lawn, perfect for staging the social on a sunny day. For a toddler, a strawberry social was a delicious delight. A succulent spectacle.

Ladies served milk and lemonade, shortcake with fresh-whipped cream and ice cream, and of course, strawberries.

Several big red ones sat on each table for color and raw snacking, but many more were sliced and diced and mixed with sugar and allowed to sit for an hour or so until the berries surrendered their red juice ready to be poured over the shortcake and topped with cream.

Strawberries have a fascinating history. Europe has its own native strawberries, but for a long time, they weren’t cultivated. Instead, these tiny fruits, no bigger than a blueberry, grew wild in the forest.

Shortcake secrets

But the garden strawberry that we

residents patient-care close to home since 2012. Located in the Health Central building at 37 West Garden Street, Suite 301, HOA Auburn is the only local cancer care provider staffed by a full-time, board-certified medical oncologist, nurse practitioner and physician assistant. Services provided there include intravenous medication services for cancer, blood disorders and other non-oncology conditions; medication dispensing and nutritional consult appointments, as well as social work counseling and support. Auburn patients requiring radiation therapy are scheduled at their convenience in our nearby Onondaga Hill office in Syracuse, soon to be just 12 miles away in Camillus.

About Hematology-Oncology Associates of CNY

HOA is a private, community cancer center established in 1982 with a vision to serve the community by

Making a difference

To the editor:

One thing I tend to see in New York State is our politicians keep trying the same bad policies over and over, hoping that the results of them will change the next time.

However, in Salina, I see something different. Salina Town Supervisor Nick Paro seems to be building up our Town and finding new projects to help revitalize the community:

see in stores today is a hybrid of a South American berry and one from North America, reports Annie Ewbank, a senior editor at Gastro Obscura.

Contemporary strawberries, Ewbank wrote, “are a cross between the North American Virginia strawberry and Chile’s white strawberry. The Virginia strawberry was bright red and sweet, and the Chilean strawberry could sometimes grow as large as an egg. In European garden beds, the two fruits crossed, resulting in the strawberry we’re familiar with today.”

As to strawberries’ pairing with shortcake, Ewbank observes, “the slightly salty biscuits add a nice contrast to the sweet berries and whipped cream, and the crisp edges keep the whole dessert from quickly turning into a floppy mess.”

But the food editor issued a warning.

“The kind of cake you use will never be as important as the strawberries on top.

providing the highest level of quality care to patients dealing with cancer and blood disorders. HOA continues that vision with a multi-faceted team dedicated to holistic, patient-centered care. The only cancer practice in CNY Certified for Quality by The American Society of Clinical Oncology, HOA also serves as an oncology medical home (OMH) which means all care plans center around what is best for the patient. With an emphasis on quality of care versus quantity, OMH patients generally experience lower costs, higher satisfaction, reduced medical errors, and are better-informed.

-Raymour and Flanagan just bought the dying Northern Lights Plaza.

-A new community center just broke ground in Mattydale on a vacant lot where the old roller-skating rink used to be.

-The Residences at LeMoyne Manor with 66 units in Liverpool are available for rent in the fall.

-And Nick is looking at redeveloping vacant hotels to meet the moment as Syracuse struggles with a hotel crisis.

Whether you pick them yourself or buy them from the store, aim for the sweetest, smallest fruits you can find.”

B’ville boasts berries

We’re fortunate here in Central New York to have a whole slew of area farms where we can go to buy fresh strawberries and even pick our own quarts.

Baldwinsville seems especially berryrich. B’ville boasts at least five lively strawberry plantations – Abbott Farms, Hencle’s Berry Patch, Reeves Farms, Riverside U-Pick and Emmi Farms in nearby Lysander.

You’ll also find plenty of berries at Yawney Farms in Jordan and at William’s Farm Stand, on Route 31, in Clay.

Bustling bazaars are back Jeremy and Jessica Mosley, who live in Liverpool, are hosting another creative crafts bazaar at Johnson Park from 11 a.m.

It is initiatives like these that prove Supervisor Paro has his eyes on the prize.

I am proud to live in a town where our supervisor always keeps an eye out for opportunities to make our community better and I believe Nick Paro will do the same for all of Central New York when he represents the 50th District in the State Senate.

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to 5 p.m. on Saturday, June 22. The Mosleys operate two businesses –Mosley Mercantile here in Liverpool and the Cozmic Cauldron in downtown Syracuse. Both the Mercantile and the Cauldron will have booths set up at Johnson Park on Saturday along with many other hand-crafted vendors. Smackers Snacks will sell munchies and beverages as well. Next month bazaars are slated at the park on July 6 and 20. The bazaars continue twice monthly through Oct. 26. Blue skies and sunshine help bring out bigger crowds of shoppers, but the bazaars operate regardless of rain or shine. Last word

“I have only to break into the tightness of a strawberry and I see summer, its dust and lowering skies.” – Novelist Toni Morrison.

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The Cancer Care Celebration with the Auburn Doubledays will be held at 6 p.m. on Saturday, July 6.

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‘Onondaga Grown’ kicks off

BY DAViD TYLeR

Onondaga County kicked off its “Buy Local. Buy Onondaga Grown” on June 11 at Anyela’s Vineyard in Skaneateles.

The kickoff was joined by the announcement of the 12 farms that will participate in the eighth annual Harvey Skeele ON Farm Fest, which will take place on Sept. 21.

“This is an important part of our economy,” said Onondaga County Executive Ryan McMahon. “A community that grows its own food is a community that is prepared for the next public health crisis.”

McMahon highlighted that the U.S. Census Bureau reports that since 2017 the

If you are looking for something to do on Monday, June 24, 2024, I suggest you take a look at the itinerary below that describes an agenda of activities that is, at the very least, worthy of your consideration. ere will be something interesting to watch or participate in for everyone who attends this exciting and unique event. We are calling it the..”BREAK THE BANK SHOOTOUT”. e purpose of this event is to recognize and honor some of the top senior male and female golfers in CNY based on their contributions to…and support of the game of golf, including their evidence of merit in competitions.

e venue will be the beautiful Lakeshore Yacht & Country Club on the shore of Oneida Lake on Lakeshore Dr. in Cicero, NY. To the best of my knowledge, it will be the rst time amateur golfers in CNY will have the opportunity to play golf in a sanctioned competitive event for “CASH”. For example, the amateurs will earn $10 for every par, $30 for every birdie, and $50 for every eagle they make during the 18 hole competition. ey will also earn $500 for every hole-in-one they make on all “ ve” par three’s and $25 for closet to the pin on all “ ve” par threes for all four divisions based on age and gender. A $20 gi certi cate for Pro Shop merchandise is part of their “treasure chest” for the day. Incidentally, the total “CASH” available for the amateurs in this event is $10,000.

Yep, I said $10,000 and we hope the players

“BREAK THE BANK”!

is event would not be possible without the nancial support of Joe Convertino Jr. of CH Insurance and Joe Vitalie, President, of Seneca Savings and Laurie Ucher, Sr. VP for Retail Banking. I will make sure they receive the recognition they deserve at the awards ceremony a er dinner.

e agenda for activities on the 24th includes the following…

10:00AM - 10:40AM… A Bemer ”Golf Performance and Recovery Seminar”

Presenters:

Susan Cotta, MSPT, CST-D

Dr. Holly Noun, Ed.D

Dr. Stephen Wechsler, Dc, CNY

Jack Conger, “4” time CNY PGA Teacher of the Year

Heather Noun

Perry Noun

* All players are entitled to a 8 minute BEMER session before the Shotgun start.

market value of agricultural products sold in Onondaga County is up 52 percent to more than $271 million.

All local retailers – from restaurants to grocers, farm stores to markets – who offer agricultural products grown in Onondaga County are invited to participate in the Onondaga Grown campaign by requesting a free media

* Fred Funk, PGA Tour Champions is the o cial spoksperson for BEMER.

* e General Public can schedule a session

anytime between 10:45AM - 5PM

10:45AM - Player Registration…Lakeshore

Clubhouse Foyer

11:00AM - 11:30AM…Golf Exhibition At First Tee.

Special Guest - Bob Kurtz, Golf’s Ironman and “7” Time Guinness World Record Holder

Records Include - Playing 1850 holes of golf in “7” days and shooting his age 7 times in one day

11:30AM - 12 NOON…Putting Clinic (Aim Point)

Special Guest - Jack Conger, “4” time Teacher of the Year, CNY PGA

12:20PM - All players are expected to be at their carts for announcements and Rules of Play.

12:30PM - SHOTGUN START

5:00PM - Reception…Lakeshore Ballroom in Clubhouse (Jackets required)

5:25PM - Opening Remarks - Perry Noun… Master of Ceremonies

Joe Convertino Jr. and 5:30PM - Dinner…Invocation - Paster Bob Kurtz

6:00PM - Awards Ceremony

Recognition: Special Guests, Players and Legends

Featured Speaker: Bob Kurtz

Bill Noun Award: Bob Kurtz, Presenter and Perry Noun

6:00PM - Distribution of CASH Awards…Perry Noun, Joe Convertino Jr. and Joe Vitale

6:45PM - CLOSING REMARKS…Perry Noun

I am proud to be part of this event and wish to thank both Don Christian and Ken Bodley of CNYSG for putting this event on their annual schedule and CH Insurance and Seneca Savings for underwriting this distinctive event.

THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS INVITED TO ATTEND THIS EVENT…COME ANYTIME!

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County executive Ryan McMahon announces the kickoff of the Onondaga Grown campaign last week at Anyela’s Winery in Skaneateles. The program helps local agricultural interests, retailers and restaurants market products that are produced locally.

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Farms participating in OnFarm Fest

anyela’s Vineyards – Skaneateles twin birch Farms – Skaneateles Navarino orchards – Navarino dutch Hill Maple – tully the Pumpkin Hollow – Marcellus rocking Horse Farm – Jamesville Palladino Farms & Heritage Hill brew-

house – Pompey albanese longhorns – lafayette Whitetail tree Farm – Fabius brady Farm – Syracuse emmi Farms – baldwinsville Sunshine Horses - Clay

OBITUARIES

William M. Schneider, Jr. Skaneateles native

William M. Schneider, Jr., passed away on June 9, 2024, at home. He was born Sept. 17, 1932, at his parent’s home in Shepard Settlement, town of Skaneateles. He lived his entire life in the area.

He was a graduate of Marcellus High School. After graduation he decided to join his father in the Brown Swiss Dairy industry on the land his grandparents, Peter and Barbara (Figi) Schneider settled in 1910 after immigrating from Switzerland. He and his wife Barbara purchased the business in 1969. They raised their family there.

they needed cheering up. He made and gave away so many of the stools; every member of our family has one or two. He gave them away for birthdays, anniversaries or just because they stopped by for a visit. He became so famous for those stools that when he gave one to someone, they always said they had hoped one day to receive one. He made every inch of them by hand and caned the seats with a signature in wood underneath.

Bill, as he was known to all who knew him, wore many hats. He always left a position he worked in improved. He served as master of Shepard Settlement Grange, assistant steward of Pomona Grange and was also a member of New York State Grange and National Grange.

He joined the Skaneateles Masonic Lodge at the age of 21, encouraged by his father who was also a member. He went on to become master in 1963, was a member of the Order of Eastern Star and served as Barbara’s Associate Patron and Patron in 1964 and 1965.

Bill was chairman of the Brown Swiss Artificial Breeders of the State of New York. He traveled to other areas searching out the best animals to improve the Brown Swiss breed.

He served as assessor for the town of Skaneateles for 16 years. In 1983 he joined Onondaga County government as assistant director of real property tax services and eventually serving as director until his retirement in 1994.

Upon his retirement, Bill decided he could work with two of his passions: woodworking and horses. He went to the woods and harvested what he thought was enough trees to allow him to make anything he chose. He made beautiful furniture, toys for the grandchildren and made replicas of Mottville stools. He gave yo-yos to everybody, children and grownups as well. He always had a few with him. If he saw an adult that was sad or down, he gave them one and always got a smile; he said

Bill and Barbara bought a team of horses and outfitted the animals in everything they needed to go into the show ring. They were blue ribbon winners. Often, on a weekend, he would harness up the team and say “Come on, let’s go for a ride.” It was always around the area they lived in, and everyone would come out and wave and visit. Eventually, Bill was driving four up and was working on six up when a bad heart intervened. They also had a wedding carriage for 10 years, and did weddings in the Onondaga county area.

Everything Bill did brought joy and smiles to so many people. He was a kind and caring man.

He is survived by his wife of 67 years Barbara (Maahs) and son Mark (JoAnn), daughter Debbie (Ken Wolf), granddaughter Jana, grandsons Josh (Allyson) and Samuel (Allison Carpenter), also greatgrandchildren Brynn, William M. Schneider III, twins Hannah and Olivia, plus many nieces and nephews.

The Bush Funeral Home of Elbridge had charge of arrangements. Visit bushfuneralhomes.com

Services were held on Saturday June 15 at the Elbridge Community Church in Elbridge, with calling hours at 10 a.m. and Masonic Service at noon. Funeral services and internment followed in Sheppard Settlement Cemetery.

Contributions may be made to the Elbridge Community Church, 109 E. Main St., PO Box 118, Elbridge, NY 13060, or a charity of your choice.

William M. Schneider, Jr.

C-NS, Liverpool athletes earn list of accolades

BY PhiL BLACKWeLL

Team and individual glory was achieved on a constant basis throughout the 2023-24 school year at both CiceroNorth Syracuse and Liverpool as big names both arrived in the spotlight and departed.

But the ultimate accomplishment had to wait until the last day of the high school sports season, when the C-NS girls lacrosse team, with a big fourth quarter, defeated Fairport in the Class A final at SUNY-Cortland and earned its first state championship since 1996.

Top to bottom, the Northstars were a special team, blending a high amount of skill (eight players scored at least 20 goals) with depth and determination, plus an unselfishness that saw more than half the team’s 328 goals assisted, including 45 assists from Sophia Nesci, 37 from Mackenzie Prentice and 33 from Brooke Molchanoff.

Getting to that top spot had eluded plenty of C-NS and Liverpool teams for six years since the boys basketball War -

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THROUGH JULY

Nourishing Ourselves through Nature Baltimore Woods Nature Center. Join for naturalist wellness classes that combined observing nature with mindfulness. Visit.baltimorewoods.org for more information.

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 19

Liverpool Concerts in the Park

7 p.m. Johnson Park, Village of Liverpool. Pop and rock band the Jess Novak Band will perform.

THURSDAY, JUNE 20

The Beer-ie Canal was a Risin’

6 p.m.-8 p.m. Clay Historical Park. Derrick Pratt from the Erie Canal Museum will discus how industries, including brewing, flourished on the canal. Film Screening

7 p.m. The Sterling Nature Center, Jensvold Rd. “Sterling Nature Center: A Living History” is a 15 minute documentary produced by SUNY Oswego students and faculty.

FRIDAY, JUNE 21

Baby Party Time

10 a.m.-11 a.m. NOPL Brewerton. Bring your baby for stories, music, and tummy time.

PAWS of CNY Read to George

3:30 p.m.-4:30 p.m. NOPL Brewerton, 5440 Bennett St. Meet George and his humans! Practice your reading skills by reading to George.

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 22

Brewerton Builders

3:30 p.m.-5 p.m. NOPL Brewerton, 5440 Bennett St. Use LEGOs to create structures, creatures, and more. For kids and tweens.

SUNDAY, JUNE 23

Open House

2 p.m.-4 p.m. Schroeppel Historical Museum, 486 Main St., Phoenix. Join to honor Barbara Dix for her many years as a historian.

MONDAY, JUNE 24

Golf Tournament

9 a.m. Tournament will benefit the Canton Woods Senior Center. $80 per person. Price includes golf, cart, and BBQ lunch. www.baldwinsville.org/cantonwoods-senior-center.

Bad Art Competition

9:30 a.m.-6 p.m. NOPL Brewerton, 5440 Bennett

St. Use anything and everything to make some fantastic bad art. Awards will be given and art will be displayed through July.

Liverpool Concerts in the Park

7 p.m. Johnson Park, Village of Liverpool. 70s vibes band Power of 2+3 will perform.

about potential projects, NY Forward hopes to hear from business owners and developers in the area. Ideas can be submitted at ciceronewyork.net/ny-forward/

“What we’re doing now is the process of identifying and developing potential projects that could be funded through New York forward,” Schaeffer said.

In early 2025, state agencies will make their funding decisions and the selected projects will receive funding.

New York Forward is a reimbursable grant for sponsors, meaning that businesses or groups that sponsor projects must

riors, coached by Ryan Blackwell, made an undefeated run to the state Class AA title in 2018.

More titles would follow for Liverpool, including another sectional championship in the newly-formed Class AAA division in a tense title game over C-NS. But then Blackwell was promoted to the college ranks when he was named an assistant coach on Gerry McNamara’s staff at Siena University in Albany.

Ironically, Liverpool’s girls basketball team had a former college coach at its helm – Mike Wheeler, who once coached at Onondaga Community College.

Taking the program to new heights, the girls basketball Warriors, led by the likes of A’briyah Cunningham, beat C-NS for the sectional title, closed strong to top Colonie in the regional final, routed Lancaster 77-38 in the state semifinal in Troy and was only stopped by Poughkeepsie Lourdes in the championship game.

While disappointing, at least Blackwell’s departure was foreseen, unlike what happened in the fall when the C-NS

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football team, seeking a sixth consecutive sectional Class AA title, was about to go to the JMA Dome to meet CBA in the sectional final.

Just after it was announced that quarterback Jaxon Razmovski would not play in the game, head coach Dave Kline stepped down, and the Northstars lost to the eventual state champion Brothers.

Far less turmoil was found in track and field and softball, where the Liverpool-C-NS rivalry flared up again.

On the softball diamond, Liverpool took both regular-season games over C-NS by comfortable margins, but the sectional Class AAA final was epochal, the Northstars taking four different leads and the Warriors having to come back each time to ultimately prevail 8-7.

They also went at it on the track, where on the girls side the Northstars easily took the SCAC Metro and sectional Class AA titles, but had to cede the spotlight to the Warriors right at the end.

As Bragman Stadium again hosted the NYSPHSAA championships, Liverpool’s quartet of Mikayla Greene, Mia Wright,

COMMUNITY CALENDAR

Plank Road Quilt Guild Annual Picnic

9:30 a.m. Goettel Community Park, Central Square. Enjoy a potluck lunch and a boutique of fabric and notions! Bring place settings, a beverage, a lawn chair, and a dish to pass.

Liverpool Concerts in the Park

7 p.m. Johnson Park, Village of Liverpool. Dance funk and R$B band Soul Mine will perform.

THURSDAY, JUNE 27

CanTeen 25th Anniversary Party

4 p.m.-7 p.m. Since 1999, the CanTeen offers teens a safe, supportive, and substance free environment for programs. Celebrate with light refreshments, live music, and raffles.

FRIDAY, JUNE 28

Teen Mario Kart Tournament

2 p.m.-3:30 p.m. NOPL North Syracuse, 100 Trolley Barn

Ln. Enjoy pizza, soda, and friendly competition. For tweens and teens in grades 5-12. Register at nopl.org/events.

SATURDAY, JULY 13

Community Garage Sale

9 a.m.-3 p.m. CNS parking lot. Shop from a variety of vendors, yard sale items, and food trucks. Proceeds to benefit CanTeen and teen programs. To be a garage sale vendor, fill out the form: form.jotform. com/231504296786161. Form due July 3.

JULY 27-AUGUST 2

Summer Vacation Bible School

St. Mary’s of the Lake, Skaneateles. Retreat for children is run by trained college students passionate about their Catholic faith. Email stmarysfaithinformation@syrdio.org.

SEPT. 14-22

Mattydale Hinsdale Seniors Trip to New Orleans

$1444 per person. Contact Susan at 315-2431581 for information.

OCTOBER 21-26

Pigeon Forge and Smoky Mountains Show Trip

$950 due August 14. Price includes transportation, lodging, three shows, tour of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, admission to Dollywood, and more. www.grouptrips.com/kathyssmokymountaingroup.

ONGOING EVENTS

THURSDAYS

Family Storytime

10 a.m. NOPL Cicero, 8686 Knowledge Lane. Join Miss Raena for Thursday morning storytime to enjoy stories, songs, and fun! Registration is required; call 315-699-2032 or visit nopl.org.

Adult Exercise: Chair Yoga

9:15 a.m.-10:15 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m.

Marcellus Free Library. $25 for 8-week session. Register at 315-673-3269.

Read, Sing, Play Story Time

10:30 a.m. Skaneateles Library, 49 E. Genesee St. Can’t sit still? No problem! Join us for stories, songs and movement. For ages 18 months to 4 years.

Bingo

4 p.m. Fingerlakes Mall Conference Center, 1570 Clark Street Rd., Aurelius.

have the funding to complete their projects before receiving reimbursement. This way, funding isn’t given out for incomplete projects.

The projects are carefully vetted to ensure that they are responsible community projects that will be completed and also will be reimbursed.

“We really want this $4.5 million dollars to go as far as it can,” Schaeffer said.

The program is led by the New York State Department of State in partnership with Empire State Development and Homes and Community Renewal.

The agencies will also work alongside the New York State Energy Research and

Yoga with Becca

6 p.m.-7 p.m. Brewerton Center for the Arts, Rt. 11.

Registration and information: 315-920-8121 or www. yogosnacks.org. All levels welcome.

Baldwinsville Rod & Gun Club

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

FRIDAYS

B’ville Cardio Ball Drumming

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

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.

Acoustic Music Jam

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

SUNDAYS

Cicero UMC Services

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

MONDAYS

Drop-In Tech Help

10 a.m. to noon. Skaneateles Library, 49 E. Genesee St. Let us help with your tech questions: computers and mobile devices, downloading e-content from the library’s catalog, using Google Drive and social media platforms. Bring your device and drop in during a Tech Help session to get started. Appointments are also available; please give us a call at 315-685-5135 or email andrea@skanlibrary.org to schedule.

Cruisin’ with Vets

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

MONDAYS, TUESDAYS & WEDNESDAYS Thrift Shop

9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Elbridge Community Church, 109 E. Main St. No consignments, but donations accepted.

Development Authority to ensure that projects are able to advance the state’s climate goals and lower energy use.

Stantec, the state’s consulting team, will also be working with local planning committee to evaluate projects and help to find funding sources.

“This is really a partnership, which is great,” Schaeffer said.

New York Forward wants to hear from Brewerton residents about what they want to see.

At the meeting on June 10, community members shared their hopes for the Hamlet of Brewerton. Common goals were increased walk-

Nahla Battle-Crenshaw and Maddie Devendorf broke the sectional record in the 4x100 relay (47.99 seconds) capping a spring full of close races between the two sides.

Individually, a new star emerged at C-NS in freshman Anna Eells, a medalist in both the triple jump (where she finished fourth) and 55-meter hurdles in the state indoor meet last March on Staten Island before adding a third-place finish in the high jump at the outdoor state meet to go with a seventh in the triple jump.

Also during the winter, C-NS got sectional Class AA and Division I titles on consecutive weekends in wrestling, leaning on its depth to grab both titles as Kamdin Bembry and Kennedy Thomas both wrestled at the NYSPHSAA meet in Albany.

More state championship competitors emerged in the spring, from Liverpool’s Justin Barrett in boys tennis as the sectional Division I and state qualifier champions to C-NS girls golfers Chloe Tice and Isabella Borte.

For more information, call 315-689-3797.

MONDAY & FRIDAYS Senior Exercise Class 9 a.m.-10 a.m. Marcellus Free Library. Taught by dance instructor Mary Jo Pelc. 315-673-3269.

MONDAYS, THURSDAYS & FRIDAYS OCRRA’s Household Toxics Drop-Off Appointment required. 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Miller Environmental, 532 State Fair Blvd., Syracuse (off Hiawatha Boulevard). Business materials are not accepted. Residents of the town and village of Skaneateles are not eligible for this program as these municipalities are not part of the OCRRA service area. Visit OCRRA.org to make an appointment and see the full list of what is and is not accepted.

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

Story Time for Bookworms

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

Preschool Story Time

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

Kripalu ‘Chair Optional’ Yoga

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

Noon on the second Tuesday of each month. Barbagallo’s Restaurant, 6344 E. Molloy Road, Syracuse. Enjoy lunch of your choice with dessert followed by a guest speaker and/or entertainment. The cost is $27. For reservations or more information, please call Mary Jo Roberge at 315-451-3203. This club was formed in 1949 primarily for the wives of new General Electric employees and others new to the area. We are currently seeking new members. Everyone is welcome to attend, look us over, and see if this is something that may interest you. Annual dues are $15.

JE Seniors Lunch Noon. JE Community Center, 1 Route 31, Jordan. The town of Elbridge hosts PEACE, Inc., Senior Nutrition lunches every Tuesday and Friday. Reservations required; $3.75 suggested donation. Lunch is followed by a guest speaker or activity on the first Tuesday of the month. Special events are $10. Please call 315-378-8004 or visit townofelbridge. com to confirm registration dates and times. Mah Jongg 12 p.m. Salina Library, 100 Belmont St., Mattydale. Mah Jongg is a fascinating rummy-like game you play with tiles rather than cards. Instruction is available for beginners. Do you have experience? You can help to teach others. Please register.

ability, public bathrooms, more signage in the area, protection of local history, public parking, affordable housing that emulates a community look, and slower traffic.

New York Forward looks forward to hearing from more residents throughout the process.

“Tell us, what do you want it to look like in the future? What kinds of things do you want to have here? What kind of places do you want to be able to go and to spend time here to bring your friends? Tell us about that,” Schaeffer said. The next public meeting will be held on Sept. 17.