LHS StudEnt comPLEtES EAGLE Scout ProjEct
By KAtHrynE rAKowSKi
The road to becoming an Eagle Scout takes years of hard work, dedication, and the de -
sire to make a lasting impact on the community around you. One important step in this process is completing a project
that will benefit a school, community or religious institution other than the scouts. Kaden Lake, 16, an incoming junior at Liverpool High
By AnnA EdwArdS
9:30
The Walk 4 CMT (CharcotMarie-Tooth disease) will be held at 9:30 a.m. on Sept. 14 at Willow Bay in Onondaga Lake Park in Liverpool. The sixth annual walk will
be held by the Charcot-MarieTooth Association (CMTA) to raise awareness and funds to fight
Walk l Page 15
School, has just completed such a project and is excited to share it with the community. Lake built six benches, three birdhouses and three ta -
bles for The Red Mill Manor, an independent senior living community located in Baldwinsville.
By ruSS tArBy Contributing writer
Joseph Murphy who lives in the town of Salina neighborhood known as The Meadows, was arrested by Onondaga County Sheriff’s Office deputies on Aug. 20 and charged with two Class B felonies involving illegal firearms.
Murphy, 61, is the father of Christopher Murphy, the 33-year-old who shot and killed Sheriff’s Lt. Michael Hoosock and Syracuse Police Officer Michael Jensen on April 14. Christopher Murphy was killed by gunfire from the officers on the scene.
The shootings took place in The Meadows outside the Murphy home at 4549 Darien Drive.
The elder Murphy was reportedly out of the state in mid-April.
After the fatal incident, Onondaga County Sheriff’s Office investigators seized and bagged several firearms found in the Murphy home.
Onondaga County District Attorney Bill Fitzpatrick said that a long gun confiscated there is in violation of New York State’s Secure Ammunition and Firearms Enforcement Act.
Joseph Murphy is charged with criminal possession of a firearm and criminal possession of a weapon, both Class B felonies.
In court on Wednesday, Aug. 21, Murphy pleaded not guilty.
Judge Erica Clarke set bail at $100,000 cash, $200,000 bond or $300,000 partially secured bond, and Murphy remained in custody at the Corbett Justice Center in Syracuse.
The charges against the father have nothing to do with the Springfield Arms AR-15 used by Christopher Murphy in the April 14 shooting, the sheriff’s office confirmed. That semiautomatic assault rifle was affixed with an illegal 40-round clip, the DA said.
Submitted photoS
Kaden Lake of Liverpool recently completed work on his project to become an Eagle Scout. this involved building birdhouses, benches and tables for red mill manor in Baldwinsville.
Submitted photoS
the walk 4 cmt will be held at
a.m. on Sept. 14 at willow Bay in onondaga Lake Park in Liverpool.
Scout l Page 15
SchOOlS & SchOlARS
local residents named to RIT Dean’s list
The following students were named to the dean’s list at Rochester Institute of Technology for the spring semester of the 2023-2024 academic year. Full-time degree-seeking undergraduate students are eligible for dean’s list if their term GPA is greater than or equal to 3.400; they do not have any grades of “Incomplete”, “D” or “F”; and they have registered for, and completed, at least 12 credit hours.
Cicero residents: Bhavi Patel, who is in the biochemistry program; Faith Ruggiera, who is in the biomedical sciences program; Carlo Clerigo, who is in the computer science program; Matthew Sisco, who is in the cybersecurity program; Jenna Imbesi, who is in the diagnostic medical sonography program; Megan Chase, who is in the illustration program; Dan Callisto, who is in the mechanical engineering program; and Allyson Tomkos, who is in the mechanical engineering program.
Brewerton residents: Yasmin Khan, who is in the biology program; Dimitri Queior, who is in the civil engineering technology program; Cody Danielewicz, who is in the cybersecurity program; and Hannah Boettcher, who is in the physician assistant program.
North Syracuse residents: Cielo Martinez, who is in the chemical engineering program; Karla Mendez Perez, who is in the graphic design program; and Emily Hogan, who is in the industrial design program.
Clay residents: Mariia Mudrak, who is in the diagnostic medical sonography program; Devin Pierce, who is in the electrical engineering program; Eddie Siechen, who is in the film and animation program; Justin Beardsley, who is in the game design and development program; and Carson Duffy, who is in the robotics and manufacturing engineering technology program.
Liverpool residents: Athen Voultsios, who is in the accounting program; Gabbie Wagner, who is in the biomedical engineering program; Alexis Price, who is in the biomedical sciences program; Emily Wood, who is in the biomedical sciences program; Katherine Wood, who is in the biomedical sciences program; Meghan Bell, who is in the biotechnology and molecular bioscience program; Raiyan Labeeb, who is in the computer science program; Gregory Ojiem, who is in the computer science program; Tristan Barber, who is in the computing and information technologies program; Jack Sherlock, who is in the computing and information technologies program; Ben Hemmers, who is in the cybersecurity program; Nikhil Patil, who is in the cybersecurity program; Tima Vasylevskyi, who is in the electrical engineering program; Alex Ni, who is in the film and animation program; Autumn Howard, who is in the interior design program; Mia Forde, who is in the packaging science program; RG Striffler, who is in the political science program; Katie Niederhoff, who is in the software engineering program; and Emily Santillanes, who is in the software engineering program.
Submitted photo
refurbished iconic doors were hung on Aug. 21 at the First united methodist church.
Following a four-month renovation Crouse Health has opened a newly expanded Rapid Evaluation Unit (REU) in its Pomeroy Emergency Services Department (ED).
When patients arrive at the ED walkin entrance, they are quickly directed to a team of healthcare professionals (usually a physician and a tech) who rapidly assess the patient’s condition. This includes all walk-in critical and non-critical patients.
“As part of the rapid evaluation process, the Crouse ED team assesses the patient’s medical history, performs necessary tests, and determines the appropriate course of action,” said Emergency Services Director Hilary Reeves, RN. “By streamlining processes and dedicating specific staff to lower acuity cases, patients receive timely, efficient care without compromising quality.”
“This process helps manage ED flow by efficiently caring for patients who need lower-acuity care. This benefits all patients by preventing overcrowding,” said David Mason, MD, medical director for Crouse’s emergency services. “Faster evaluation and treatment leads to improved patient satisfaction.”
The REU project was made possible through a federal congressional grant of $1 million secured by Senator Chuck Schumer.
“Senator Schumer’s tireless focus and dedication in securing critical funding for
Send your events to adearborn@eaglenewsonline.com. Notices must have the date, time and location of the event. Deadline for submissions is 12 p.m. Friday. No calendar item can be guaranteed for placement in the papers, nor run for multiple weeks, unless it is a paid announcement. All free placement is on a space-available basis. Event information may be subject to change, so be sure to contact the event organizer to confirm the details.
TUESDAY, SEPT. 3
Beauchamp history club Meeting
6:30 p.m. VanBuren Village Hall. Derrick Pratt will talk about Syracuse’s Weightlock Building.
FRIDAY, SEPT. 6
Crafts for Seniors
11 a.m. Salina Free Library. Craft abstract earrings and chat with fellow seniors. Ages 55+. www.salinalibrary.org.
SATURDAY, SEPT. 7
Toddlers Tango
10:30 a.m. Salina Free Library. Join for a fun movement class for toddlers and preschoolers. www.salinalibrary.org.
SUNDAY, SEPT. 8
Arts and Minds: A Showcase of Creative Aging
1 p.m.-3 p.m. The Oaks at Menorah Park, 18 Arbor Ln., Syracuse. The Oaks presents a showcase of elder artists engaged in Syracuse Jewish Family Services’ cre-
Cherie Tan, M.D., medical oncologist and hematologist, has joined Hematology-Oncology Associates of CNY (HOA) and will work in our new Camillus Cancer Center opening Sept. 16. Until then she is caring for patients at HOA’s Brittonfield location.
A native of Toronto, Dr. Tan is board-certified in internal medicine, and a graduate of University of Toledo College of Medicine. She completed an internal medicine residency at Robert Wood Johnson Medical School in New Brunswick, N.J. and specialty training (fellowship) in hematology and oncology at University of Maryland Marlene and Stewart Greenebaum Comprehensive Cancer Center, where she served as Chief Fellow. While completing her training, Dr. Tan also worked in Mixed Tumor and Bone Marrow Transplant Ser -
our region’s healthcare providers continues to have a major impact on thousands of patients,” said Crouse Health CEO Seth Kronenberg, MD.
“The grand-opening of Crouse Health’s newly renovated Rapid Evaluation Unit is a shot in the arm for Central New York’s healthcare system. Crouse’s REU will help advance operations in their emergency department, allowing for improved evaluation and treatment of patients to streamline the best care possible,” said Schumer. “I was proud to help secure $1 million for this project to ensure that Crouse receives the resources it needs to continue saving lives.”
With more than 58,000 patient visits in 2023, Crouse’s ED is the busiest in the region in overall adult patient volume.
Crouse’s ongoing, dedicated focus on increasing efficiency and improving service throughout the ED has resulted in the lowest door-to-provider times in Central New York.
Additionally, door-to-intervention times for cardiac and stroke care exceed national averages. One mark of an efficiently run, patient-focused ED is to keep the number of patients who leave before being seen by a provider (LWOBS) to a minimum. Crouse has the lowest percentage in this category, lower than the New York State and national averages.
As part of the renovation of the main
ative aging programs.
MONDAY, SEPT. 9
Monday Mysteries
Submitted photo
when patients arrive at crouse Health’s emergency department walk-in entrance, they are quickly directed to a team of healthcare professionals (usually a physician and a tech) who rapidly assess the patient’s condition.
entrance to the ED, and to increase access and safety in the department overall, a state-of-the-art weapons detection system has been installed. In addition, the physical environment has been designed to support safety and security with an open floor plan that enhances visibility throughout the space.
COMMUNITY
SEPT. 14-22
Mattydale Hinsdale Seniors Trip to New Orleans $1444 per person. Contact Susan at 315-243-1581 for information.
4 p.m. Salina Free Library. Meet to discuss Catering to Nobody by Diane Mott Davidson.
Art Exhibit and Reception
7 p.m. Salina Free Library. Suzanne Masters’ “Peaceful Places” will be on display through September.
TUESDAY, SEPT. 10
Early Readers Story Time
11 a.m. Salina Free Library. Make learning fun! Children will learn important early literacy and social skills. www. salinafreelibrary.org.
Let’s Eat
6 p.m. Salina Free Library. Create your favorite apple dish and sample all the offerings! Registration required. www.salinalibrary.org.
WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 11
Legos Club
4 p.m.-5 p.m. Salina Free Library. Ages 5-12 are invited to build with Legos!
FRIDAY, SEPT. 13 After Hours
6 p.m.-10 p.m. Salina Free Library. The library turns into a social place for the night! Join for a movie, games, crafts, and more.
vices at the University of Maryland Medical Center.
“We’re honored that Dr. Tan chose to join HOA,” said HOA Chief Executive Officer Maryann Roefaro. “In the short time she has been with us, she has already demonstrated her complete commitment to providing patients with the best possible care for the body, mind and spirit.”
About Hematologyoncology Associates of cny
HOA is a private community cancer center established in 1982 with a mission to provide the highest level of quality care in a healing environment for the mind, body and spirit of patients dealing with cancer and blood disorders. A member of the Community Oncology Allianc e , HOA has offices in Auburn, Camillus, East Syracuse and Onondaga Hill. HOA achieves its mission with a multifaceted team dedicated
cherie tan, m d
to holistic, patient-centered care, and is the only cancer practice in CNY Certified for Quality by The American Society of Clinical Oncolog y. 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. For more information visit hoacny.co m
TUESDAY, SEPT. 17
Early Readers Story Time
11 a.m. Salina Free Library. Make learning fun! Children will learn important early literacy and social skills. www. salinafreelibrary.org.
TUESDAY, SEPT. 24
Early Readers Story Time
“We’re proud of our Emergency Services team for their leadership and dedicated focus on making the patient experience more efficient and seamless, ensuring that patients are not only treated quickly, but that they receive the highest level emergency care in the region,” said Dr. Kronenberg.
11 a.m. Salina Free Library. Make learning fun! Children will learn important early literacy and social skills. www. salinafreelibrary.org. SEPT. 30-OCT. 6
Branson Missouri Bus Trip
Sponsored by the Cicero United Methodist Church. $1500 per person (double, or $1947 (single). $300 deposit. Includes transportation and lodging with six breakfasts, show boat lunch cruise, and more. Call Mary at 315-699-7181.
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.
1. Have you gained more than 10 lbs. in the last year?
2. You can’t tie your shoe laces anymore without using a bench, chair or stool?
3. You have to use the hand rail while walking up a ight of stairs?
4. You can no longer do a dead hang with your feet o the oor for one minute?
5. You can’t get up o the oor without using your arms to assist you?
6. Your body aches a er any type of physical activity?
7. You can no longer do 10 squat thrusts or 10 pushups? OR..
8. Your back starts to bother you during a round of golf?
9. You have lost a minimum of 10-15 yards o the tee in the last two years?
10. You have to take a nap a er playing a round of golf?
If you answer “YES” to anyone one of the “10” questions above, and your symptoms are “mild”, as compared to “moderate” or “severe”, BE CAREFUL, your symptoms are about to become “moderate” or “severe” if you don’t start paying more attention to your body. I KNOW! I experienced all “10” a er I turned 50…at the “moderate” level. Why? Because it was EASY to gain 10 lbs. EASY to use the hand rail to walk up stairs. EASY to tie my shoe laces using a chair. EASY to use my arms to brace myself while getting o the oor. In other words, it is EASY to ignore the symptoms our body makes us aware of as we age and really HARD to get back to doing the things we considered EASY in our 30’s and 40’s. When, and only when we make a commitment to improve our overall mental health, strength and exibility will we be able to improve our personal life, our job or our golf game. A few of the aging symptoms our body makes us aware of a er 50 can be reversed in one month. Some might take 6 months. e majority might take over a year
or perhaps even for the rest of our life. e hardest thing about making a commitment is that you do not truly appreciate the bene ts of your hard work until you actually start doing some of the things you took for granted when you were in your 30’s and 40’s. You might not do them quite as well as you once did, but “good enough” today is…“good enough”!
ere is both a physical and mental relationship with the game of golf that can not be denied nor ignored. Whether you are a beginner or an elite golfer, your success is directly proportional to the e ort and commitment you decide to undertake to achieve the results you desire.
I do not use the words always or guarantee when I respond to a question about the things that are required and necessary to become a better golfer. However, I highly recommend the following “Formula for Success” that I have adapted over the years that comes as close to perfect as anything else I have ever done…
“MAKE A COMMITMENT TO START DOING THE THINGS I MENTIONED IN THE FIRST SEVEN QUESTIONS AT THE BEGINNING OF THIS ARTICLE…TO THE BEST OF YOUR ABILITY. REMEMBER TO BE PATIENT. YOU WILL BE AMAZED AT THE SUCCESS IN BOTH GOLF, WORK AND LIFE YOU WILL EXPERIENCE IN EACH OF THE DECADES THAT ARE AHEAD OF YOU”.
ere are times in our life when it is necessary for us to look in a mirror and make commitments about ourselves, our family and our future. I sincerely hope this is one of those times for you! It won’t be easy. It will be hard, but it will also be gratifying, enriching and worthwhile.
Focus on wellness
The month of August was dedicated to National Wellness Month, but no matter what month or day it may be there is never a bad time to take your overall health and wellness into consideration.
Both mentally and physically our wellness is vital and these are things that like any other aspect of our lives need and deserve time to be focused on.
And increasingly in recent years we are coming to have a better understanding of the connection between these two aspects of ourselves and how they collectively play a role in how we feel.
In a world that moves ever faster and is connected 24/7 and where the line between work and personal life is blurry we are realizing that the constant toll on our mental wellness can impact our physical wellness and manifest in physical ways with feelings of being tired or rundown or mentally drained.
But many agree that by taking some time to focus on wellness and do things that benefit our personal wellbeing we can break this cycle.
As difficult as it can be to find the time, our awareness of how important this is continues to grow as we come to better understand the toll constant stress can take on our health.
While there are numerous opinions about ways to better care for our overall wellness, there seems to be consensus around several key things that we can do to improve our overall wellness.
Doing an online search can provide a great deal of information to consider and of course speaking with your healthcare provider is an important resource when you are making any decisions about your health and wellness.
Some common examples include things like exercise, even 30 minutes a day, is believed to have significant benefits to both physical and mental health.
Exercise, depending on what form it takes, can have a variety of benefits. It can help improve mood while also helping maintain a healthy weight or helping with weight loss, it can boost energy, help with pain management and improve cardiovascular health among other benefits.
Along with exercise stretching is also recommended, not only to help muscles before and after exercise but also for overall health benefits.
For people who may work in a situation where they are on their feet all day or people who work at desks, stretching can help with aches and pains as well as help with back pain and better posture.
Stretching can also help us relax and release some stress benefiting our mental health as well.
And as we better understand the connection between our physical and mental wellness we are learning how feeling better and relieving those aches and pains can help improve our mental feeling of wellbeing.
It is also recommended to take some time to get outside, especially exercise like going for a walk or hike and getting some fresh air have been found to improve memory and help lower blood pressure while also helping improve mood.
When exercising or in general focusing on breathing is also recommended as deep breathing has been found to help relive stress and when we are stressed it has been found we often take shallow breaths and may even hold our breath, tensing up over time. Deep breathing can help relieve that.
And other factors such as getting enough sleep are vital to our physical and mental wellbeing.
Lack of sleep has been connected with weight gain, depression and anxiety and can even take a toll on our immune system.
And getting enough water is also highly recommended.
Hydration we know plays an important roll in our health. In the warmer months of summer being dehydrated can be dangerous but staying hydrated can help our body manage nutrients, lower blood pressure and improve our mood.
Other things like taking a break from social media and taking the time to connect with friends and family can also play an important part in how we feel and our overall health and well being.
PAtiEncE LEArnEd
The school calendar arrived today. It is full of the things that make up the context of what school means to the community, whether you have children currently enrolled, whether you are a staff member or whether you simply contribute to its existence and mission through your taxes … or any combination thereof.
It reminded me of how much school meant to me as a student, teacher, parent, board member and taxpayer. And it also reminded me that all of the lessons we learn don’t come from that institution. To succeed at school there have to be lessons taught at home, basic lessons, some that I learned
from my father a zillion years ago.
My father found the boat lying in the reeds at the marshy beginnings of the smaller of the two lakes that make up Lake Carmel. He watched the swamped boat for some weeks before he retrieved it and brought it to sit upside down on his old paint-spattered saw horses for another month while the local constabulary tried to find its owner. Finally, it was ours … to repair.
This was my dad’s opportunity to teach his
children the method and meaning of persistence, goal seeking and having a boat that wouldn’t sink. I was 10 years old at the time, which meant that my siblings were, in order, 8, 7 and 6 years old. Thinking about this now, it is clear why most of those lessons seemed deigned to be my lessons. I mean, what can you do with six- and seven-yearolds and my eight-yearold sister was a master of having to use the bathroom whenever there was work to be done. The boat, lying bottom up, dried out, soaking up the sun of a sunny June. It was a sorry sight.
Painted green many times over, its surface had a liz -
ard-like appearance. One of the seats was rotten and the sun squeaked through the bottom boards making bright lines on the ground underneath. Even a 10-year-old knows that doesn’t bode well for seaworthiness … in this case, lake worthiness.
I was anxious to repaint the boat, but my father cautioned me that it was important to prepare the surface for the paint. I had no idea what he meant until he handed me a paint scraper and showed me what to do. At first, this seemed exciting. The “at first” part lasted a very short time. It seemed to take months to remove all of the “alliga -
Paro preps for attack ads in state senate race
I enjoyed reading Nick Paro’s recent letter to the editor which was published in both the Eagle Star-Review and the Syracuse Post-Standard.
But it also raised an important question in my mind: Exactly who are those he called “the outside partisan forces trying to influence how our region votes in this election.”
Republican Paro is referring to this fall’s election pitting him against County Legislature Minority Chairman Christopher Ryan, a Democrat, for the 50th District State Senate seat.
i s Paro paranoid?
Could it be that Nick –currently serving as Salina’s town supervisor – is cracking under the pressure of the campaign? Is Nick Paro paranoid?
In the letter, he calmly predicted the “millions of dollars” will soon “pour into the Syracuse media market on attack ads.”
In an effort to forestall that anticipated negativity, Paro urged local voters to “discount the views of outside special interests.”
Turns out that Nick’s not
Subscription info: lori Newcomb, ext 333, lnewcomb@eaglenewsonline com
paranoid at all. In fact, he’s realistically assessing the nature of his opposition.
o utside forces I asked Paro campaign manager, Liam O’Connor, to explain which outside forces might threaten this year’s 50th District election.
“Gov. Kathy Hochul has unveiled her ‘adopt-acounty’ program to recruit thousands of volunteers from New York City to influence swing regions upstate, including here in CNY,” O’Connor said.
“To manage volunteers, the NYS Senate Democratic Campaign Committee is hiring a field organizer for our region for $3,000 to $5,000 a month.
“A progressive Political Action Committee called ‘MoveIndigo’ is urging New York City voters to register to vote at their Upstate vacation homes to maximize their impact on upstate swing races.”
c arpetbaggers, attack ads
Such carpetbagging is despicable, but attack ads on TV could be even more influential.
“Our campaign has also
True religious freedom
To the editor:
Some commentators are saying that the opening ceremony of the 2024 Summer Olympics mocked the Last Supper and Christianity. This is up for debate since the organizers say this is not the case and that the scene referenced Greek mythology. Regardless, France has taken the separation of state and religion too far and become intolerant of religion altogether, limiting not just the freedom of Muslims but people of all faiths. We need to make sure this does not happen here.
The Holy Quran explains how if Muslims are persecuted, then people of other faiths will also be persecuted as well. This is what is now happening in France. In the name of women’s rights, the French government has put restrictions on what Muslim women can wear. For example, Muslim women have been prohibited from wearing religious headgear if they want to
managing Editor: Jennifer Wing, ext 340, jwing@eaglenewsonline com
news Editor: Jason Gabak, ext 319, jgabak@eaglenewsonline com
Sports Editor: Phil blackwell, ext 348, pblackwell@eaglenewsonline com display Ads: Paul Nagle, ext 308, pnagle@eaglenewsonline com display Ads: lori lewis, ext 316, llewis@eaglenewsonline com
been told to expect the NYS Democratic Committee and the NYS Senate Democratic Campaign Committee to spend at least one million dollars here in CNY on attack ads in our race alone,” O’Connor said.
The campaign manager feels that his candidate is waging a spirited and positive campaign.
“As of today, Nick is proud to have raised more than $250,000 primarily coming from individual donors from within our district contributing $250 or less,” O’Connor said. “With the endorsement of 114 total local elected officials, our campaign maintains that Nick Paro is the home-grown candidate for State Senate. Our positive slogan – ‘Together We Win’ – remains central to the message we are bringing to the voters about a positive vision for representing Central New York.” In the November election, Chris Ryan, 51, a union leader from Geddes, will run on two lines: Democrat and Working Families. Paro, 33, will also appear on two party lines, Republican and Conservative.
The 50th Senate District includes the towns of Clay, Cicero, Camillus, Manlius,
represent France in the Olympics.
Several other laws curtail the freedoms of French Muslims. At the same time, OIDAC Europe found in 2021 that France had the highest number of hate crimes against Christians in all of Europe. The National Catholic Register blamed these crimes not on French Muslims but on “secular intolerance.” All I want is for America to stay the same. There is true religious freedom in the United States for everyone and the only way to preserve this freedom is to protect it for everyone.
Zo HA i B Z AFA r Liverpoo L
Unenforceable law
To the editor: Liverpool Village Mayor Finney recently had to back off on Liverpool’s new law to stop large trucks from operating on village streets. The reason being that the Liverpool Police Department does not have the proper equipment to weigh trucks and deter -
Classified Advertising: Patti Puzzo, ext 321
ppuzzo@eaglenewsonline com
Billing questions: alyssa dearborn, ext 305, adearborn@eaglenewsonline com
Legal Advertising: luba demkiv, ext 303, ldemkiv@eaglenewsonline com
Publisher: david tyler, ext 302, dtyler@eaglenewsonline com
creative director: Gordon bigelow, ext 331, art@eaglenewsonline com
DeWitt, Geddes and Salina in Onondaga County and Fulton and Oswego in Oswego County. John Mannion is running for Congress this year against Brandon Williams instead of seeking re-election to the state Legislature. t hree tunesmiths
Something a little bit different for musical performances on the outside patio at The Retreat this Thursday, Aug. 29. Instead of one act to entertain from 7 to 10 p.m. three separate songwriters will offer up their original compositions. The tunesmiths are Peg Newell, Dan Shaw and Corey Paige, who lives in Liverpool. The Retreat is located at 302 Vine St., at the corner of First; r etreatrestaurant. co m ; 315-457-6358.
Last word “All this is to invite the community in. Come worship with us!” – Sue Slenker, president of First United Methodist Church’s board of trustees, commenting on the reappearance of its iconic purple doors..
Contact the columnist at russtarby@aol.co m
mine violations in accordance with the terms of the new law.
The question remains, why did not Finney, or the village board, their lawyers, or the police department recognize the challenges of enforcement before the law was passed, and thus create a workable law from the start that the police department could easily enforce? This amounts to a waste of taxpayer money and resources, and happens way too often in Albany as well.
Well, I guess that fiasco along with the cancelled Memorial Day Parade just goes to show that there’s a bit of a learning curve for newly minted public office holders whose stated qualifications were organizing children’s Halloween parades. Joy, fun, and happy times are apparently more important qualifications in selecting leaders these days over merit and experience.
G A ry Brown Liverpoo L
Ramblings from the empty nest ann Ferro
Livin’ in Liverpool
russ tarby
FROM THE MAILBAG
ALL-conSuminG BrAcKEt
Already it’s here, inevitable, unavoidable and wildly premature.
The very first ESPN promos for the very first college football games of 2024included, as its primary nongame graphics, a bracket with 12 spots, perhaps because they need to remind us that they’ll air most of the newly-styled playoff once December rolls around.
To which I would say: already?
Then again, it’s not surprising. For a decade after major college football finally instituted a small-scale version of the large-scale playoff long done at the FCS, Division II and Division III levels, absolutely everything centered around who would qualify and who wouldn’t, rendering anything other than the last four as irrelevant.
Conferences were judged by whether they got teams to the CFP and, when they didn’t, either withered or, in the case of the Pac-12, fell apart. Players whose teams were denied and/or shafted
and had an NFL payday close at hand didn’t bother with the bowl games anymore. The gap between the powerful and everyone else only grew.
In theory, growing the playoff from four to 12 should alleviate some of this inequality. Each of the major conference champions gets automatic berths. The best of the non-power conference group will, too. Past glaring omissions (see Florida State, 2023) were just that – a part of the past, never to return.
Ah, but the new format was conceived when there were five power conferences plus the “Group of Five”, meaning just six at-large berths available to the rest, far too little for those accustomed to getting everything they wanted. Thus, an SEC ballooned to 18 schools, most of them athletic behemoths, plus a Big Ten with four West Coast
outposts, an ACC stretching itself to Dallas (SMU) and the Bay Area (Cal and Stanford) and a Big 12 with its own 2,000-plus mile range from the mountains of Morgantown to the desert of Tucson.
Like it or not, these super-conferences will wield most of the power and do everything possible to keep the CFP to themselves, doing everything they can to crush the dreams of outsiders.
This alone is discouraging, but pushing the playoff at us from the opening kickoff does its own unintentional damage.
A fairly large segment of college fans long have defended the sanctity and meaning of the regular season when opposing any playoff plans. To me, at first they sounded too eager to apologize for an elitist status quo, but as time has passed some of their contentions ring truer.
Really, we shouldn’t even be considering the playoffs until November. It can take half a season to separate top
teams from the pack, and in the NFL no one in October is thinking much about a post-season which starts in January.
Waiting gives us a chance to establish conference races and fully enjoy the big games (think Texas-Michigan, or Alabama-Wisconsin) early in the season, reminding us of the incomparable spirit of a Saturday on a campus, from first tailgate to final whistle.
And even when we’re in November and decision time nears for the CFP committee, mass quantities of oxygen get swallowed up by pointless weekly ranking shows that will no doubt feature mock brackets. Oh joy, just like February and March for basketball, where we’re so eager to project how it will look that we forfeit the element of surprise.
What will make this all worthwhile? Perhaps the sight of an Iowa or Missouri or Ole Miss or Penn State finally making their way into a playoff long denied to them, forcing us to look beyond our usual stops (Tus -
caloosa, Athens, Ann Arbor, Columbus) to find the best stories.
Even bigger, though, would be the sight, during the playoffs, of one or two unexpected results. Maybe the first-round winners ride that momentum to a stunner in the quarterfinals against the rested top four, and too bad these games aren’t on campus instead of at the stodgy bowl sites.
Rarely, if ever, has the maxim of enjoying the process instead of solely focusing on the outcome applied as it does with college football circa 2024. Whether it’s long-boiling rivalries or outstanding individuals, there’s plenty to track and dissect in the early going without shoving that blasted bracket in our faces.
Leave the playoff alone, and you might find its arrival a blessing, rather than a burden.
Phil Blackwell is sports editor at Eagle News. He can be reached at pblackwell@ eaglenewsonline. com.
Should i retire at 65 or 67? And what About Earnings & taxes?
Dear Rusty:
I’m just trying to figure out how to determine whether to retire at 65 or 67 and, if I retire, approximately how much could I make outside of my Social Security without being overly taxed.
Signed: Thinking About Retiring
Dear Thinking:
Deciding when to retire is serious business, because it affects your future and what your retirement income will be going forward.
Thus, it’s good you are taking the time to fully understand your options, and we’re happy to assist you with that. Here are some things which should help you decide whether to retire at 65 or 67: · Social Security benefits are subject to income tax (by the IRS) if your combined income from all sources (which includes your Adjusted Gross Income on your tax return, plus half of the SS benefits you received during the tax year) exceeds certain thresholds for your income tax filing status. If you file your income tax as “mar -
dana E. coye, 100 owned skaneateles bakery
Dana E. Coye, 100, of Skaneateles, died peacefully on Aug. 18, 2024. He was born in Jamesville, to Monte and Edith Coye on May 5, 1924.
He began his education in a one room school house on Coye Road, graduated from Onondaga Valley Academy, and CCBI.
He was a WWII veteran, army staff sergeant, and served in the South Pacific. After the war he worked for Continental Can in Syracuse.
Later, Dana owned and operated, with his wife, Dorothy, The Skaneateles Bakery for nearly 30 years. This legendary meeting place always provided people with their “favorite treats.”
ried/jointly” and your combined income from all sources is more than $32,000, then 50% of your received SS benefits are subject to income tax (at your normal IRS tax rate).
But if your combined income as a married couple is more than $44,000, then 85% of the SS benefits you received during the tax year becomes part of your taxable income. FYI, the taxation thresholds are lower for those who file taxes as an individual ($25,000 and $34,000 respectively).
· Born in 1960 or later, your full retirement age (FRA) for Social Security’s purposes is 67. If you claim SS benefits before your FRA, not only will your monthly amount be permanently reduced but you’ll also be subject to Social Security’s “earnings test” which limits how much you can earn before they take away some of your benefits.
The earnings limit changes annually, but for 2024 it is $22,320 (future year’s limits will be a bit higher each year).
If your work earnings exceed the annual limit, Social Security will take away $1 in benefits for every $2 you are over the limit.
They take away by withholding fu -
Dana and Dorothy met in church and were married on Aug. 31, 1946.
They enjoyed traveling throughout the world, gardening, bird watching, and living and boating, on Skaneateles Lake.
He actively served his community through his membership in The Skaneateles United Methodist Church.
Dana had been a Skaneateles Rotarian since 1962, and was one of the founding members of the famous Father’s Day Breakfast put on by the Rotary Club.
He also was a member of the Masons and The American Legion.
Dana is survived by his loving wife, Dorothy, of 78 years, Connie (John) Bouck, James (Judy) Coye, grandchildren, Jenny (Mark) Tremblay, Ryan (Samantha) Coye, and
ture benefits for as many months as necessary for them to recover what you owe for exceeding the annual limit. FYI, the limit goes up during the year you attain FRA, and the earnings test no longer applies after you reach your full retirement age.
· If you claim SS before your FRA, your monthly amount will be permanently reduced.
If you claim at age 65, you will get about 87% of the amount you would get by waiting until age 67 to claim.
If you claim at age 66, your monthly amount would be about 93% of your FRA entitlement and, by claiming at 67 you’ll get 100% of the benefit you’ve earned from a lifetime of working.
The reductions for early claiming are permanent reductions, except for the annual cost of living adjustments (COLA). Note that you can also delay longer than your FRA to get an even larger benefit amount (you can delay up to age 70 when your maximum benefit is reached).
Just remember, the earnings test (as described above) will apply if you claim SS before your FRA and you are still working.
If your plan is to continue to work
step grandchildren, Terri Clay, David (Eva) Bouck, Jennifer (Federico) Solmi. 9 great grandchildren with the newest addition, Shiloh Tremblay. Nephews, David (Jean) Coye, Dale (Bev) Coye, and niece, Gwen Coye and Mary Ellen Coye. He was predeceased by his brother, Don, sister-in-law Joyce, and nephew, Gary Coye.
A celebration of life was held on Saturday, Aug. 24, 2024, at 12:30 p.m. at the Skaneateles United Methodist Church.
In lieu of flowers, please send donations to The Skaneateles United Methodist Church, 26 Jordan St., Skaneateles, NY 13152.
To send condolences, visit: robertdgrayfuneralhome.com.
dana E. coye, 100
full time, be aware that if you claim early SS and significantly exceed the annual earnings limit, you may even be temporarily ineligible to collect SS benefits.
If your work income is high enough that the penalty for exceeding the earnings limit is more than SS can recover through withheld benefits in one year, they will tell you that you’re unable to collect benefits at this time (until you either earn less or reach your FRA).
So, deciding whether to claim Social Security at 65 or 67 is your personal choice and, hopefully, the above provides the information you need to make an informed decision.
This article is intended for information purposes only and does not represent legal or financial guidance. It presents the opinions and interpretations of the AMAC Foundation’s staff, trained and accredited by the National Social Security Association (NSSA). NSSA and the AMAC Foundation and its staff are not affiliated with or endorsed by the Social Security Administration or any other governmental entity. To submit a question, visit our website (amacfoundation.org/programs/socialsecurity-advisory) or email us at ssadvisor@amacfoundation.org.
l From page 6
tored” paint. My father coached, “Don’t gouge the wood. Use long even strokes to loosen the paint.” How much of this kind of energy and focus can a 10-year-old have? The sun was hot, the effort was both difficult and boring. I whined but persisted with
visions of us in the boat out on the lake, and, with Dad’s help, the boat was prepared, primed and painted. A new seat was installed. My Dad showed me how to caulk the open seams of the boat’s bottom. “The cording swells and keeps the water out.” Just in case, we hunted up an empty coffee can for bailing. Dad bought some oars and oar locks from Sears.
Finally, somewhere near the end of July, the unnamed boat was ready. My father made a transport vehicle out of baby carriage wheels and his stash of scavenged pallets. The flat-bottomed boat made its way down Ogden Road to the small spit of land that juts out behind the row of mailboxes on Route 52. We spent so many happy hours in that little boat.
The last time I remember being in it, I was in my early 20s and had taken my inlaws to be out onto the lake to fish for perch. My Dad was quite ill by then, but his hand was there, in mine, in the boat and in the lessons that he taught me that went far beyond the boat repair. And today, as the opening of school comes closer, I am reminded that this lesson of goal setting, persistence,
and
dren come to school having experienced their versions of old green boats.
Ferro is a mother, a grandmother
ASk RuSTy
PLummEr HomEStEAd
By jEFF Snow town of CLay hiStorian CLay hiStoriCaL aSSoCiation member
After reading through the Historic Town of Clay calendar collection, I found the Plummer Homestead story very impressive. This picture was used in the January 1986 issue. This house was located at the corner of Route 57 and Soule Rd. Now that corner is used for the Clay Medical Center 8100 Oswego Road in Liverpool. After reading the John Wesley Plummer story (printed 1912), I discovered that John made several sacrifices upon his journey to Central NY. He was born in Berkshire, MA and did not move to NY until he was 17 years old. In 1843, Plummer, his friend Cornelius Kane, a team of horses, and a supply of goods, made the 200 mile journey to Syracuse, NY in a mere 8 days. It is said that they had to cross
the Hudson River when it was frozen with temperatures dropping to negative 20 degrees. There were no paved streets, only a stone paved highway between towns. John settled in the Town of Clay (corner of Route 57 and Soule Rd). Route 57 was called “Phoenix Road” as most roads didn’t have names back then as they do today. John built the house pictured in the 1840’s and married Caroline Ball in 1846. Sister to Reverend Silas Ball (1830-1914) of the Methodist church. John and Caroline had 7 children. Anna, Rhonda, Caroline, Anna, Mary, John, and Edward. That is correct, they had 2 daughters named Anna. The first daughter Anna died at around age 2. John and Caroline’s fourth daughter they also named Anna.The Plummer’s were farmers according to the census in the late 1800s and 1900 and owned 60 acres. John grew tobacco that he and other farmers sold at the market from a
newspaper article in 1883. John and Caroline celebrated their golden wedding anniversary in 1896. Caroline passed away in 1906. John passed away in 1912 in the house he lived in for 64 years. John is buried at the Morgan Meeting House Cemetery at the corner
of Wetzel and Morgan Rd. His wife Caroline is buried at the Liverpool Cemetery which the reason is not known at this time. The Plummer homestead was in the family for over a century. Plummer began his journey to the Town of
Newspaper Delivery (Surrounding Syracuse)
Clay at such a young age and became a successful farmer. I wish I could go back in time to see his farmstead.
For viewing the pictures of Plummers Homestead and the newspaper article. Please visit our Google page at “Clay Historical Association”. Facebook page “CHA historical news” also posted pictures on the free Family
Tree website “Family Search” and look for John Plummer with the ID “LCTG-XCS” Or email me at historian@townofclay.org if you have any questions. The Clay Historical Association meets on the second Wednesday
of the month at the Clay Historical Park at 6:30 p.m. If you would like to attend or invite anyone to join the Clay Historical.
SUPPORT COMMUNITY JOURNALISM
Your Basic Subscription to the Eagle Bulletin, Cazenovia Republican, Baldwinsville Messenger, Star Review or Press-Observer remains Free, but if you value community journalism, please consider Enhanced Support.
Renew or contribute online at www.eaglenewsonline.com and use the
Hello Neighbor:
We hope you enjoy your subscription to the Eagle Bulletin, Cazenovia Republican, Baldwinsville Messenger, Star Review or Press-Observer. Each week, we do our best to provide our readers with timely, accurate community news, as well as coverage of education, features on interesting community members, and the best high school sports coverage around. We see it as our role to highlight the good things that are happening in our community, and to shine a spotlight on the many wonderful volunteers and organizations that might otherwise go unrecognized.
However, as a small, independent newspaper company, we face many challenges. e cost of paper and postage continue to rise as we face ever-increasing competition for local advertising dollars, which make up more than 95 percent of our revenues.
To help us continue to bring you a compelling community news product, we are asking for your support.
Please consider for a moment the value you receive from the news, features, sports and commentary you read each week in your newspaper Is that worth 50 cents a week to you? Or $1? Perhaps more? If so, we are asking you to help support us so that we can continue to provide this community service for years to come.
A Basic Subscription to Eagle Bulletin, Cazenovia Republican, Baldwinsville Messenger, Star Review or PressObserver remains free, but if you see the value and have the ability, we are asking you to provide Enhanced Support with a contribution of $26 (50 cents per week), $52 ($1 per week), or any other amount you feel is appropriate. Regardless, we really need your support to keep publishing this newspaper!
Even if you can’t support our e orts nancially, by lling out this form, you will help us qualify for signi cant discounts from the U.S Postal Service. All we need is some basic information and your signature stating that you are requesting a three-year subscription to the Eagle Bulletin, Cazenovia Republican, Baldwinsville Messenger, Star Review or Press-Observer.
As always, feedback is welcome. If there’s anything we can do to improve your reader experience, please contact us at dtyler@eaglenewsonline.com.
Sincerely,
David Tyler Publisher
(Request NOT
without signature and date)
Sept. 13: at Baldwinsville, 6:30 p.m.
Sept. 20: at Cicero-North Syracuse, 6:30 p.m.
Sept. 27: Fayetteville-Manlius, 6:30 p.m.
Oct. 4: CBA, 6:30 p.m.
Oct. 10: at West Genesee, 6 p.m.
Oct. 18: at Henninger, 6:30 p.m.
Oct. 26: Utica Proctor, 1 p.m.
Girls Soccer (Partial)
Sept. 10: Fayetteville-Manlius, 6:30 p.m.
Sept. 14: Central Square, 10 a.m.
Sept. 16: Cicero-North Syracuse, 6:30 p.m.
Sept. 21: at Vestal, noon
Sept. 23: Syracuse City, 6:30 p.m.
Sept. 25: Baldwinsville, 6:30 p.m.
Oct. 1: at West Genesee, 5 p.m.
Oct. 5: at Fayetteville-Manlius, 10 a.m.
Oct. 8: at Cicero-North Syracuse, 7 p.m.
Oct. 12: at Rome Free Academy, noon
Oct. 15: at Baldwinsville, 7 p.m.
Oct. 17: West Genesee, 6:30 p.m.
Boys Soccer
Sept. 5: at Baldwinsville, 7 p.m.
Sept. 7: PSLA-Fowler, 9:30 a.m.
Sept. 10: at New Hartford, 4:30 p.m.
Sept. 12: at Henninger, 7 p.m.
Sept. 13: Canisius (Buffalo), 6 p.m.
Sept. 17: Cicero-North Syracuse, 6:30 p.m.
Sept. 19: at Fayetteville-Manlius, 7 p.m.
Sept. 24: Corcoran, 6:30 p.m.
Sept. 26: West Genesee, 6:30 p.m.
Sept. 28: Baldwinsville, 11 a.m.
Oct. 8: Henninger, 6:30 p.m.
Oct. 10: at Cicero-North Syracuse, 6:30 p.m.
Oct. 12: at Rochester McQuaid, 6 p.m.
Oct. 15: at Corcoran, 7 p.m.
Oct. 17: at West Genesee, 6:30 p.m.
Oct. 19: Fayetteville-Manlius, 11 a.m.
Field Hockey
Sept. 4: at Whitesboro, 6 p.m.
Sept. 9: at Auburn, 6:45 p.m.
by Phil Blackwell
Sept. 11: Fayetteville-Manlius, 6:30 p.m.
Sept. 14: at Rome Free Academy, 2:15 p.m.
Sept. 16; at Baldwinsville, 7 p.m.
Sept. 19: at Cicero-North Syracuse, 5:30 p.m.
Sept. 23: at East Syracuse Minoa, 6:45 p.m.
Sept. 28: at Holland Patent, 1 p.m.
Oct. 1: Little Falls, 6:30 p.m.
Oct. 2: Auburn, 6:30 p.m.
Oct. 4-5: at Baldwinsville Huntington Tournament
Oct. 7: at Fayetteville-Manlius, 7 p.m.
Oct. 9: Baldwinsville, 6:30 p.m.
Oct. 11: Cicero-North Syracuse, 6:30 p.m.
Oct. 15: East Syracuse Minoa, 6:30 p.m.
Boys Volleyball
Sept. 7: Brockport, 1 p.m.
Sept. 10: at Baldwinsville, 6:30 p.m.
Sept. 12: Oswego, 6 p.m.
Sept. 13: at Port Washington, 7 p.m.
Sept. 14: at Port Washington Tournament, 9 a.m.
Sept. 17: at Fayetteville-Manlius, 6:30 p.m.
Sept. 19: East Syracuse Minoa, 6 p.m.
Sept. 24: at Cicero-North Syracuse, 6 p.m.
Sept. 26: Syracuse City, 6 p.m.
Oct. 1: Jamesville-DeWitt, 6 p.m.
Oct. 5: Living Word Academy, 11:30 a.m.
Oct. 9: Baldwinsville, 6 p.m.
Oct. 11: at Oswego, 6:30 p.m.
Oct. 12: at Penfield Tournament, 8 a.m.
Oct. 16: Fayetteville-Manlius, 6 p.m.
Oct. 21: Cicero-North Syracuse, 6 p.m.
Oct. 23: at Syracuse City, 6:30 p.m.
Oct. 25: at Jamesville-DeWitt, 6:30 p.m.
Oct. 30: Central Square, 6 p.m.
Girls Volleyball
Sept. 3: Marcellus, 6 p.m.
Sept. 11: at West Genesee, 6 p.m.
Sept. 18: at Baldwinsville, 6:30 p.m.
Sept. 24: Cicero-North Syracuse, 6 p.m.
Sept. 30: Fayetteville-Manlius, 6 p.m.
Oct. 4: at Henninger, 6 p.m.
Oct. 8: Henninger, 6 p.m.
Oct. 10: Baldwinsville, 6 p.m.
Oct. 12: at Marcellus Fall Tournament, 8 a.m.
Oct. 15: West Genesee, 6 p.m.
Oct. 17: Westhill, 6 p.m.
Oct. 18: at Cicero-North Syracuse, 6 p.m.
Oct. 24: Fayetteville-Manlius, 6 p.m.
Boys, Girls Cross Country
Sept. 11: at Henninger, 4:30 p.m.
Sept. 17: West Genesee (W/Syracuse West), 4:30 p.m.
Sept. 25: at Baldwinsville, 4:30 p.m.
Oct. 2: Cicero-North Syracuse (w/FayettevilleManlius), 4:30 p.m.
Oct. 9: at Oswego, 4:30 p.m.
Oct. 23: SCAC Championships at Baldwinsville, 4 p.m.
Nov. 9: Section III Championships at Mount Markham
Nov. 16: NYSPHSAA Championships at Queensbury
Girls Swimming
Sept. 4: at Baldwinsville, 5 p.m.
Sept. 12: Cicero-North Syracuse, 5 p.m.
Sept. 19: Skaneateles, 5 p.m.
Sept. 28: Fayetteville-Manlius (at Le Moyne), 11 a.m.
Oct. 2: at Oswego, 5 p.m.
Oct. 4-5: SCAC Invitational
Oct. 9: CBA, 5 p.m.
Nov. 2, 5: Section III Championships
Boys Golf
Home matches at Foxfire Golf Course
Aug. 29: West Genesee (Gold), 11 a.m.
Sept. 3: at Cicero-North Syracuse (Blue), 3:30 p.m.
Sept. 4: Baldwinsville (Red), 3:30 p.m.
Sept. 6: at Fayetteville-Manlius (Green), 3:30 p.m.
Sept. 9: at West Genesee (Gold), 3:30 p.m.
Sept. 10: at Syracuse City, 3:30 p.m.
Sept. 17: Cicero-North Syracuse (Blue), 3:30 p.m.
Sept. 19: at West Genesee (Blue), 3:30 p.m.
Sept. 24: Fayetteville-Manlius (Green), 3:30 p.m.
Sept. 27: at Cicero-North Syracuse (Green), 3:30 p.m.
Girls Tennis
Sept. 4: at Henninger, 4:30 p.m.
Sept. 5: Fulton, 5:30 p.m.
Sept. 10: at West Genesee, 4:30 p.m.
Sept. 11: at Syracuse West, 4:30 p.m.
Sept. 13: Auburn, 4:30 p.m.
Sept. 16: at Cicero-North Syracuse, 4:30 p.m.
Sept. 17: East Syracuse Minoa, 4:30 p.m.
Sept. 19: Jamesville-DeWitt, 4:30 p.m.
Sept. 21: at Nottingham, noon
Sept. 23: Baldwinsville, 4:30 p.m.
Sept. 24: at Oneida, 3:30 p.m.
Sept. 25: at Central Square, 4:30 p.m.
Sept. 26: Fayetteville-Manlius, 4:30 p.m.
Oct. 1: at Oswego, 4:30 p.m.
This project hits close to home for Lake, as his grandparents moved to Red Mill Manor last year from Florida to be closer to family.
Choosing to take on this project was special to Lake.
“I chose it to benefit my grandparents who moved into the Red Mill over a year ago and the rest of the residents at the Red Mill,” he said. “It will benefit the community by giving the residents a chance to be closer to the Baldwinsville community with benches closer
CMT.
CMT affects over 3 million people in the world.
It causes progressive muscle weakness and atrophy of the feet, ankles, arms, legs and hands.
People with CMT often struggle with walking, balance and hand use.
CMT can lead to fatigue, tremors, hearing loss, breathing difficulties, sleep apnea, abnormal reflexes, chronic nerve pain, chronic muscle pain and
Sept. 6: Victor (at JMA Dome),
Sept. 13: at CBA, 6:30 p.m.
Sept. 20: Liverpool, 6:30 p.m.
Sept. 27: West Genesee, 6:30 p.m.
Oct. 4: at Corning, 7 p.m.
Oct. 12: Utica Proctor, 1:30 p.m.
Oct. 17: Fayetteville-Manlius, 6:30 p.m.
Oct. 25: Baldwinsville, 6:30 p.m.
Girls Soccer
Sept. 7: at Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake, 11:15 a.m.
Sept. 8: Albertus Magnus (at Shenendehowa), 12:15 p.m.
Sept. 10: West Genesee, 7 p.m.
Sept. 14: at Horseheads, 11 a.m.
Sept. 16: at Liverpool, 6:30 p.m.
Sept. 19: at Baldwinsville, 6:30 p.m.
Sept. 21: Athens (at Oneonta Tournament), noon
Sept. 22: at Oneonta, 11:30 a.m.
Sept. 24: Rome Free Academy, 7 p.m..
Sept. 26: at Fayetteville-Manlius, 7 p.m.
Oct. 3: at West Genesee, 6:30 p.m.
Oct. 5: at Whitesboro, noon
Oct. 8: Liverpool, 7 p.m.
Oct. 11: Baldwinsville, 6:30 p.m.
Oct. 16: Fayetteville-Manlius, 7 p.m.
Oct. 19: at Lowville, noon
Boys Soccer
Sept. 3: Corcoran, 6:30 p.m.
Sept. 6-7: C-NS Optimist Tournament
Sept. 10: West Genesee, 6:30 p.m.
Sept. 13: at Fayetteville-Manlius, 7 p.m.
Sept. 17: at Liverpool, 7 p.m.
Sept. 19: Baldwinsville, 6:30 p.m.
Sept. 21: at CBA, 12:30 p.m.
Sept. 26: at Henninger, 7 p.m.
Sept. 28: at Corcoran, noon
Oct. 1: at West Genesee, 6:30 p.m.
Oct. 8: Fayetteville-Manlius, 6:30 p.m.
Oct. 10: Liverpool, 6:30 p.m.
Oct. 12: at Baldwinsville, 7 p.m.
Oct. 17: Henninger, 6:30 p.m.
Oct. 19: Marcellus, 6 p.m.
to the sidewalks. I thought it would be nice for the residents to look at live nature while sitting on the benches.”
Lake has been a scout for over 10 years and has loved the journey scouting has afforded him.
“In first grade, I started scouting as a Cub Scout and in sixth grade I crossed over to Boy Scouts where I have continued until now,” he said, sharing how boy scouts was in his blood. “My dad got me started, as he was an Eagle Scout, and he always pushed me to be more and more dedicated.”
Lake is grateful for the encouragement
chronic joint pain.
It has no treatment or cure.
CMTA is the world’s largest philanthropic funder of CMT research.
The organization has invested almost $30 million into CMT research in the last 16 years and works to raise awareness for CMT and money for patient programs and research.
The association has advocated to advance knowledge of CMT and to improve the quality of life of those with the disease.
It has worked to spread awareness for a disease that is often overlooked.
of his father, and also his friends and adult leaders who pushed him along the way. Finally completing his project is a huge milestone and something he’s been looking forward to for a long time. Completing his project brings him closer to his ultimate goal of becoming an Eagle Scout.
“It is one of the largest goals for any scout as soon as they start,” he said. “Becoming an Eagle Scout has been my goal since Cub Scouts in first grade.”
Lake had some previous building experience during service projects to help out other scouts.
It was a very time consuming process
CMTA also provides informational resources and news updates to keep people informed. The Walk4CMT has raised crucial funds and support.
According to CMTA, “The Syracuse Walk 4 CMT is a great opportunity for community members to come together, learn about Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease, and support an incredible mission while having a fun-filled day.”
Walking is not required at the event and there will be many other ways to participate.
The walk will include a gift basket raffle containing products from 50 local business-
and took a lot of effort, but now that it’s completed, he hopes the residents are as excited about the project as he is to present it.
Although his grandfather has passed away since moving to Red Mill, Lake knows his grandmother and others will be affected positively by the project for years to come.
One of the benches is dedicated in honor of his grandfather.
“I am most excited about giving the residents an open space to relax in and be outdoors while keeping them close to their home,” Lake said.
es, entertainment by Jeff the Magic Man and breakfast goodies. Visit cmtausa.org/syracusewalk to register for the walk or to donate.
CMTA has multiple events throughout the year to raise funds and support for those battling CMT.
The Syracuse CMTA will be recognized at the Syracuse Mets game on Sept. 18 at 6:35 p.m. They will throw the game’s first pitch and provide information on the disease. A portion of ticket proceeds will go to supporting CMT research.
Visit fevo-enterprise.com/event/Charcotmarie 2 to purchase tickets.
Field Hockey
Sept. 5: Clinton, 5:30 p.m.
Sept. 9: East Syracuse Minoa, 5:30 p.m.
Sept. 13: Baldwinsville, 5:30 p.m.
Sept. 16: at Auburn, 6:45 p.m.
Sept. 19: Liverpool, 5:30 p.m.
Sept. 23: at Fayetteville-Manlius, 7 p.m.
Oct. 1: at East Syracuse Minoa, 6:45 p.m.
Oct. 3: Auburn, 5:30 p.m.
Oct. 5: at Pittsford, 1 p.m.
Oct. 7: at Baldwinsville, 7 p.m.
Oct. 9: at Rome Free Academy, 6:15 p.m.
Oct. 11: at Liverpool, 6:30 p.m.
Oct. 15: Fayetteville-Manlius, 5:30 p.m.
Boys Volleyball
Sept. 10: Central Square, 6 p.m.
Sept. 12: Baldwinsville, 6 p.m.
Sept. 13: Midlakes, 7 p.m.
Sept. 17: at Syracuse City, 6:30 p.m.
Sept. 19: Fayetteville-Manlius, 6 p.m.
Sept. 24: Liverpool, 6 p.m.
Sept. 27: at Rochester McQuaid, 6:30 p.m.
Oct. 1: Living Word Academy, 6 p.m.
Oct. 4: Jamesville-DeWitt, 6 p.m.
Oct. 7: Webster Schroeder, 7:30 p.m.
Oct. 9: East Syracuse Minoa, 6 p.m.
Oct. 11: at Baldwinsville, 6:30 p.m.
Oct. 14: at Penfield Tournament, 8:30 a.m.
Oct. 16: Syracuse City, 6 p.m.
Oct. 18: at Fayetteville-Manlius, 6:30 p.m.
Oct. 19: Penfield, noon
Oct. 19: Shenendehowa, 4 p.m.
Oct. 21: at Liverpool, 6 p.m.
Oct. 25: at Central Square, 6 p.m.
Oct. 30: Oswego, 6 p.m.
Girls Volleyball
Sept. 5: Marcellus, 6 p.m.
Sept. 7: at Penfield Tournament, 8:30 a.m.
Sept. 10: at Henninger, 6 p.m.
Sept. 14: Hornet Pride Tournament at Fayetteville-Manlius, 8 am.
Sept. 18: at Fayetteville-Manlius, 6:30 p.m.
Sept. 23: at Baldwinsville, 6:30 p.m.
Sept. 24: at Liverpool, 6 p.m.
Sept. 28: at Victor Tournament, 8 a.m.
Sept. 30: Jamesville-DeWitt, 6 p.m.
Oct. 2: West Genesee, 6 p.m.
Oct. 3: at Oswego, 6:30 p.m.
Oct. 5: at Baldwinsville Fall Fling Tournament, 8 a.m.
Oct. 7: at Fulton, 6:30 p.m.
Oct. 8: Baldwinsville, 6 p.m.
Oct. 10: Henninger, 6 p.m.
Oct. 12: at Marcellus Fall Tournament, 8 a.m.
Oct. 15: Fayetteville-Manlius, 6 p.m.
Oct. 18: Liverpool, 6 p.m.
Oct. 22: Westhill, 6 p.m.
Oct. 24: at West Genesee, 6 p.m.
Boys, Girls Cross Country
Sept. 7: Mustang Invitational at Mount Markham, 9 a.m.
Sept. 11: Syracuse West, 4:30 p.m.
Sept. 14: at East Syracuse Minoa Invitational, 9 a.m.
Sept. 18: Baldwinsville, 4:30 p.m.
Sept. 21: at Baldwinsville Invitational, 12:30 p.m.
Sept. 25: at West Genesee (w/Henninger), 4:30 p.m.
Oct. 2: at Liverpool (w/FayettevilleManlius), 4:30 p.m.
Oct. 11: at Chittenango Invitational, 4 p.m.
Oct. 23: SCAC Championships at Baldwinsville, 4 p.m.
Nov. 9: Section III Championships at Mount Markham
Nov. 16: NYSPHSAA Championships at Queensbury
Girls Swimming
Home meets at Nottingham High School
Sept. 10: Fayetteville-Manlius, 6 p.m.
Sept. 12: at Liverpool, 5 p.m.
Sept. 18: at Oswego, 5 p.m.
Sept. 25: West Genesee, 6 p.m.
Oct. 2: at Baldwinsville, 5 p.m.
Oct. 4-5: SCAC Invitational
Oct. 8: Syracuse City, 6 p.m.
Oct. 16: Skaneateles, 6 p.m.
Nov. 2, 5: Section III Championships
Boys Golf (Blue)
Home matches at Arrowhead Golf Course
Aug. 29: Fayetteville-Manlius (Green), 3:30 p.m.
Aug. 30: at West Genesee (Gold), 11 a.m.
Sept. 3: Liverpool, 3:30 p.m.
Sept. 6: at Baldwinsville (Red), 3:30 p.m.
Sept. 9: at Fayetteville-Manlius (Green), 3:30 p.m.
Sept. 10: C-NS Green, 3:30 p.m.
Sept. 12: Syracuse City, 3:30 p.m.
Sept. 16: West Genesee (Gold), 3:30 p.m.
Sept. 17: at Liverpool, 3:30 p.m.
Sept. 19: at Fayetteville-Manlius (White), 3:30 p.m.
Sept. 24: Baldwinsville (Red), 3:30 p.m.
Sept. 25: West Genesee (Blue), 3:30 p.m.
Sept. 27: at Baldwinsville (White), 3:30 p.m.
Boys Golf (Green)
Home matches at Greens at Beaumont
Aug. 29: Fayetteville-Manlius (White), 3:30 p.m.
Aug. 30: at West Genesee (Blue), noon
Sept. 3: Syracuse City, 3:30 p.m.
Sept. 4: at Baldwinsville (White), 3:30 p.m.
Sept. 9: at Fayetteville-Manilus (White), 3:30 p.m.
Sept. 10: at C-NS Blue, 3:30 p.m.
Sept. 12: at Baldwinsville (Red), 3:30 p.m.
Sept. 16: West Genesee (Blue), 3:30 p.m.
Sept. 17: at Syracuse City, 3:30 p.m.
Sept. 19: West Geneese (Gold), 3:30 p.m.
Sept. 24: Baldwinsville (White), 3:30 p.m.
Sept. 25: at Fayetteville-Manlius (Green), 3:30 p.m.
Sept. 27: Liverpool, 3:30 p.m.
Girls Tennis
Sept. 4: at West Genesee, 4:30 p.m.
Sept. 6: at Syracuse West, 4 p.m.
Sept. 9: Auburn, 4:30 p.m.
Sept. 11: Jamesville-DeWitt, 4:30 p.m.
Sept. 12: at Central Square, 4:30 p.m.
Sept. 13: at East Syracuse Minoa, 4:30 p.m.
Sept. 16: Liverpool, 4:30 p.m.
Sept. 18: at Nottingham, 4:30 p.m.
Sept. 19: Baldwinsville, 4:30 p.m.
Sept. 23: Fayetteville-Manlius, 4:30 p.m.
Sept. 25: at Oswego, 4:30 p.m.
Sept. 27: Henninger, 4:30 p.m.
Oct. 1: Fulton, 4:30 p.m.
