Acoustic alchemy by Zingology
Swingin’ string band plays at LPL Sunday
By Russ TARBy Contributing Writer
One of Upstate New York’s best acoustic bands has released a couple compact discs overflowing with joyful jive and jitterbug dance tunes.
Zingology, an Ithaca acoustic combo led by guitarist Brain Keeler, will play a free concert at 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 13, at Liverpool Public Library.
A painter and gallery owner, Keeler is one of the most accomplished visual artists in New York State.
He’s also a gifted guitarist and an accomplished jitterbugger who has blended those two musical passions into a buoyant dance band.
Last year, his swingin’ septet, Zingology, issued its second compact disc, this one a 12-track set called “On the Boulevard.”
Inspired by the 1930s and ’40s music of Roma guitarist Django Reinhardt, Zingology features Keeler on guitar, Ted Caldwell on upright bass, Brian Earle on clarinet, Greg
Ezra on drums, Art Godin and Wayne Gottleib on guitar and Joanna Green on violin.
The Django Reinhardt tunes they cover are the instrumentals “Douce Ambiance,” “Minor Blues” and “Hungaria.”
While those non-vocal tunes let soloists such as the venerable clarinetist Brian Earle a chance to stand out, the band’s two singers breathe new life into other more familiar songs.
Wayne Gottlieb croons “Bei Mir Bist du Schon,” “Black Orpheus” and “I’ll See You in My Dreams.”
Meanwhile, fiddler Joanna Green vocalizes “Exactly Like You,” “The Man I Love,” “Boulevard of Broken Dreams,” “What is This Thing Called Love?” and “Pennies From Heaven.”
Pennies may be made from copper, but Zingology turns it all into gold.
Sunday’s concert is part of the library’ fall concert series, Swing This.
The series will continue with the Westcott Jug Suckers
on Nov. 10, at the Soda Ash Six on Dec. 8. Presented in collaboration with the Liverpool Is The Place Concert Committee, the
Town of Clay announces Community solar Campaign
Town Supervisor Damian M. Ulatowski, in partnership with PowerMarket, a clean energy company, today announced the launch of a Clay Community Solar Campaign, an initiative designed to bring the benefits of community solar to the residents of Clay. PowerMarket will manage community solar subscriptions and provide
customer support throughout the campaign. The campaign will raise awareness through the town of Clay’s website, along with letter-based outreach, social media, and flyers and posters. Residents can expect to receive a letter outlining the steps to voluntarily sign-up.
“Partnering with the town of Clay is very exciting for us at PowerMarket,”
said Brad Tito, director of community energy. “We’re here to make a real difference - reducing energy bills and pushing forward a clean energy alternative. It’s all about tangible benefits for residents.”
For any questions about the town’s involvement, please contact the supervisor’s office at the town of Clay at (315)
652-3800 ext. 179 and leave a message or email at supervisor@townofclay.or g For any questions about the enrollment process, please call 877-762-0507 or send an email to edprna@powermarket.i o To learn more about the Clay Community Solar campaign and to voluntarily sign up, visit powermarket.io/ clay.htm l
Dot Foods named Great Place To Work four years in a row
Dot Foods, Inc , North Ameri -
ca’s largest food industry redistributor, is proud to be certified by Great Place To Work for the fourth year in a row. The prestigious award is based entirely on what current employees say about their experience working at Dot Foods.
Great Place To Work is the global authority on workplace culture, employee experience, and the leadership behaviors proven to deliver market-leading revenue, employee retention and increased innovation.
“At Dot Foods, we strive to be a great place to work by fostering a culture of respect, growth, and collaboration,” said Mandi Clark, vice president of human resources. “When our people feel valued and supported, they thrive and contribute to our collective success. Our commitment to creating a positive work environment is reflected in our continuous efforts to listen to and act on employee feedback. We are proud to have a workplace focused on shared grow and success.”
Thousands of companies worldwide partner with Great Place To Work due to their Trust Index Survey©, which is used to compile the annual Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For list and more than 70 Best Workplaces™ lists. This 60-question survey assesses five key areas of workplace
culture: credibility, respect, fairness, pride, and camaraderie. By evaluating these areas through a proprietary “Trust Index,” Great Place To Work scores companies on the quality of their employee experience to determine if they qualify as a great place to work. To achieve certification, a company must score at least 68%. In 2024, Dot Foods scored 74%.
“Great Place To Work Certification is a highly coveted achievement that requires consistent and intentional dedication to the overall employee experience,” Sarah Lewis-Kulin, the vice president of global recognition at Great Place To Work, said.
She said that certification is the sole official recognition earned by the real-time feedback of employees regarding their company culture.
“By successfully earning this recognition, it is evident that Dot Foods stands out as one of the top companies to work for, providing a great workplace environment for its employees,” she said.
Over the span of four weeks this summer, more than 7,000 Dot Foods and Dot Transportation employees across the United States and Canada had the opportunity to complete the survey. When asked if they considered Dot a great place to work, 80% of respondents an -
swered yes.
“We are excited to be recertified as a Great Place to Work,” Clark said. “The most valuable part of the survey process for us at Dot is the ability to gather so much feedback directly from our team. It allows us to understand what areas are most meaningful to our people and where we need to focus our attention moving forward. Every year we make changes through -
out our business that are the direct result of employee feedback. We truly want Dot to be a Great Place to Work and our annual survey is just one way we assess how we’re doing— and most importantly—where we can do better.”
After the conclusion of the survey, Dot spends time analyzing the results and working with leaders at all locations and in all departments to develop
action plans around the major themes identified in the employee feedback.
Founded in 1960 and headquartered in Mt. Sterling, Illinois, Dot Foods is North America’s largest food industry redistributor, serving all 50 states and more than 55 countries with a product offering of 125,000 items from 1,020 food industry m anufacturers.
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Dot Foods was recently named a Great Place to Work for the fourth year in a row.
salina Library announces October programs
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Salina Library is located at 100 Belmont St., Mattydale. For more information or to register for programs, visit the Events Calendar at salinalibrary.org or call 315-4544524. For adults
Very us
Wednesday, Oct. 9, Monday, Oct. 14, Thursday, Oct. 24, and Wednesday, Oct. 30 at 6 p.m.
Gather with other LGBTQIA+ adults, ages 18 and up. Socialize and make friends of all ages; plan activities such as potlucks, game nights, and movie nights. Please register.
Trivia night
Friday, Oct. 11, doors open at 6 p.m.
Test your knowledge at trivia and your team might win a prize. Teams are up to 4 people. If you don’t have a team you can join one. Potluck appetizers and desserts are welcome. Mocktails provided. Registration required. For adults 18+ Art Exhibit, Auction & Reception
Monday, Oct. 14 at 7 p.m.
Ken nichols: Decorative Engergist.
Nichols creates paintings and pottery representing Universal Energy. Three of his pieces will be in a silent auction beginning at 7 p.m. on Oct. 14 and ending at 8 p.m.. Pottery also available for sale. Proceeds from the auction will be donated to the library. His art will be on display in the library throughout Oct..
Create Tuesday, Oct. 15 at 6 p.m.
Create a light-up Horrorgami scene. For adults 18+.
Friends of the Library Book sale
Saturday, Oct. 19 from 10 am to 2 p.m.
Books, audiobooks, magazines, DVDs, CDs, and more for sale. The bag sale is from 1 – 2 p.m. The bag sale continues Monday through Thursday, 10/21 to 10/24 during regular library hours. Bargains galore!
salina Writer’s Group
Wednesday, Oct. 16 at 6:30 p.m.
Hone your writing skills. Facilitated by Debbie Stack, local author, editor, and TV scriptwriter. Get feedback and share ques-
tions and ideas. For adults 18+. Please register.
mattydale Community halloween Decorating Contest
Friday, Oct. 25 at 7 p.m.
Registration begins on Oct. 1. Sign up in person or by calling 315-454-4524 by Wednesday, Oct. 23. Turn your lights on by 7 p.m. on the 25th. Judges will review your decorations. Winners announced on Monday, Oct. 28. You must live in the Mattydale/Hinsdale area to participate.
In stitches
Monday, Oct. 28 at 6 p.m.
Whether you like to knit, crochet, or do other needlework, it’s more fun to do it together. Bring your projects and work while we chat. Please register.
Tech help
Do you need help with your laptop or tablet, using email, downloading an eBook, or applying for jobs online? Tech help appointments are available for these topics and more. Appointments last up to 1 hour. Check the events calendar or call 315-4544524 to register.
Games
Game Day
Mondays at noon
Qwirkle, Farkle, Triominos, Rummikub, and more! Bring your games or play one of ours. For adults 18+.
mah Jongg
Tuesdays at noon
Want to learn mah jongg? Already know how to play? Join us for weekly play. National Mah Jongg rules. Not a tournament. For adults 18+.
mah Jongg
Thursdays at noon
Are you an experienced player? Join us for weekly play. National Mah Jongg rules. Not a tournament. For adults 18+.
Book Clubs
monday mysteries
Monday, Oct. 7 at 4 p.m.
Meet with other mystery lovers! We’ll discuss Murder Your Employer: The McMasters Guide to Homicide by Rupert Holmes. Please register or use the Zoom link on the events page. On the same Page: Aurora’s Café Saturday, Oct. 19 at 10:30 a.m.
Meet at Aurora’s Café in Northern Lights. Tell us what books you’ve liked, or haven’t liked, lately. Learn about new books and enjoy a tasty treat, too! For adults 18+. Page Turners Book Club
Tuesday, Oct. 29 at 6:30 p.m.
Take part in our monthly discussion; new members are welcome! Oct. is Reader’s Choice: tell us about a book you loved this year. Please register or use the Zoom link on our website events page. For adults 18+. For children
For more information or to register for programs, visit the Events Calendar at www. salinalibrary.org or call 315-454-4524. Early Learners story Time
Tuesdays from 11 a.m. – noon
Make learning fun! Your child will learn important early literacy and social skills with stories, rhymes, and songs.
Lego Club
Wednesday, Oct. 9 from 4-5 p.m.
Do you love Legos? Join us as we build, build, build! For ages 5-12.
haunted Paintings
Thursday, Oct. 10 from 6-7 p.m.
Create a creepy masterpiece by adding a spooky surprise or two to one of our provided paintings. For teens in grades 6-12. Friday Crafternoon
Friday, Oct. 11 from 3:30-4:30 p.m.
Families can drop in for crafting fun. For children ages 4-12.
Pajama story Time
Thursday, Oct. 24 from 6-7 p.m.
Children ages 3-6, wear your comfiest pajamas for a special night-time story time and craft.
Toddlers Tango
Saturday, Oct. 26 from 10:30-11:30 a.m.
Join in the fun at this popular music and movement class for toddlers and preschoolaged children.
Trick or Treat for Kids
Thursday, Oct. 31 – all day.
Come to the library in your costume on Halloween for a special bag of treats!
Liverpool Central School District Director of Fine Arts Adam Shatraw recently announced that seven Liverpool High School students have received honors from the New York State School Music Association. Recognized were senior William Sateriale (clarinet - symphonic band), senior Ethan King (trumpet - symphony orchestra), junior Carter Thomas (trumpet - alternate), junior Emma Bearup (trombone
Sateriale, King, Bearup, Barnhill and Robinette will have the opportunity to represent LHS during NYSSMA’s Winter Conference to be held Dec. 5 to 8 in Rochester.
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seven Liverpool high school students have received honors from the new york state School Music Association. Pictured, from left, are William Sateriale, Ethan King, Carter Thomas, Emma Bearup, Austin Barnhill, Erin Robinette and Emilie sousou.
- symphonic band), senior Austin Barnhill (tuba - symphony orchestra), senior Erin Robinette (voice - treble chorus) and junior Emilie Sousou (alto saxophone - alternate).
Ruth A. Reagan, 95 Musician,
artist, writer
Ruth Anne Smyth Reagan, 95, of Marcellus, beloved wife of Hon. Bernard L. Reagan, passed away peacefully at her home on Sept. 28, 2024. She spent her childhood in Addison, N.Y. Her early life was marked by the loss of her parents. As an only child, and despite these hardships, she found support and encouragement in her mother’s cousin, Alma, who took her in and nurtured her love for books, music, art and writing. She graduated in 1947 from Northside High School in Corning, N.Y.
Ruth Anne’s passion for music led her to Syracuse University, where she earned a degree in music education. A French horn player with the university band and orchestra, she also was a member of the Syracuse Symphony. Upon graduation in June 1951, she was hired by Marcellus Central Schools as an instrumental music teacher, where fate connected her with Mary Alice, the sister of her future husband, Bernard “Bernie” Reagan. Ruth Anne and Bernie were married on Dec. 27, 1952, a marriage of 71 years, and together they raised eight children.
The couple built their home in the village of Marcellus, where Ruth Anne resided for the remainder of her life. A dedicated and talented musician, she served as the organist at St. Francis Xavier Church in Marcellus for 49 years, and a substitute organist in other area churches. Beyond her contributions to the church, Ruth Anne shared her love of music by teaching piano
lessons from her home and being the accompanist for the Marcellus Community Chorale.
Ruth Anne was a multi-talented individual and earned a reputation as a prolific artist. She created hundreds of portraits of both children and adults. She returned to school and earned a second degree; a Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree from Syracuse University in 1981. In addition to exhibiting her artwork throughout Central New York, Ruth Anne was a former president of the Marcellus/Skaneateles Art Guild. A writer, a composer and an avid reader, she traveled the world with her husband. She was a wonderful writer. Her published works include her memoir “The Changing Light of Time” and her poetry collection, “Seasons of Life” as well as essays in Bluff and Vine: A Literary Review. Her creativity, passion and dedication to her family and community will be remembered by all who knew her.
Ruth Anne is survived by her husband, Hon. Bernard L. Reagan; her children Larry Reagan of Sun City West, AZ, Patrick Reagan of Marcellus, Dr. Brian Reagan of Cooperstown, Daniel Reagan of Marcellus, Rosemary Vulcano (Tom) of Marcellus, Tim Reagan PhD (Lisa) of Silver Spring, MD, Mary Dailey (Pat) of Marcellus and Eileen Driscoll of Syracuse. Ruth Anne was a proud grandparent of Sarah Vulcano, Shannon Burry (Jason), Samantha Stiles (Andy), Annie, Laura and Thomas Dailey, and Patrick, Molly and Emma Driscoll, and Tessa Reagan; four great-grandchildren Beau, Emmett and Mack Burry, and Cooper Rose Stiles; and also, several nieces and nephews. Her legacy of family, music,
art, and love will continue to inspire those whose lives she touched.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to Shereece, Ruth Anne’s long-term caregiver, who became a dear friend to her in her final years and to Brenda, Julianna, and Anne for their kindness, support and care.
Calling hours were 3 to 6 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2024 at Ryan Funeral Home, 44 E. Main St., Marcellus. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at 11 a.m., Thursday, Oct. 3, 2024, in St. Francis Xavier Church, One West Main Street, Marcellus. The Rite of Committal and burial followed at St. Francis Xavier Cemetery, Marcellus. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Marcellus Free Library, 32 Maple Street, Marcellus, NY 13108.
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October awareness
The month of October is a month that as much as there is a focus on celebrating the change of the seasons, it also has a serious message as October has long been the month used to focus on raising awareness in the fight against breast cancer in both men and women.
It is estimated that a woman living in the U.S. today has a one in eight chance of developing breast cancer over her lifetime.
And while it is less common, men are also diagnosed with the disease.
According to the National Breast Cancer Foundation, Inc., about 2,790 men are diagnosed each year. Oct. 13 is nationally recognized in the U.S. as Metastatic Breast Cancer Awareness Day.
According to breastcancer.org, about 168,000 women in the U.S. are estimated to have metastatic breast cancer (cancer that spreads beyond the breast to other parts of the body). Researchers estimate that about 30% of early-stage breast cancers eventually metastasize. The day, which began in 2009, is meant to educate the public about the need for more money to go to the study of metastatic breast cancer and the development of new metastatic cancer treatments.
Men’s Breast Cancer Awareness Week is Oct. 17–23.
Although breast cancer is much more common in women, breast cancer affects men, too. In 2021, President Joe Biden designated Oct. 17 to Oct. 23 Men’s Breast Cancer Awareness Week. According to the American Cancer Society, 2,790 men in the U.S. will be diagnosed with breast cancer in 2024, and about 530 are expected to die from the disease. But lack of awareness and stigma can be barriers to detection and care in men, trans men, and nonbinary people.
According to breast cancer.org, a woman in the U.S. today has a 1 in 39 chance of dying from breast cancer. Nearly 30% of women diagnosed with earlystage breast cancer later develop metastatic breast cancer. U.S. men make up 1 of every 100 breast cancer diagnoses in the country. There are about 4 million breast cancer survivors in the U.S., including women receiving breast cancer treatment. While the percentage of women dying from breast cancer has gone down in recent decades, Black women remain more likely to die from breast cancer than women of any other racial or ethnic group.
These are staggering statistics for everyone to contend with.
According to Healthfinder.gov breast cancer is the second most common kind of cancer in women.
And while about one in eight women born today in the United States will get breast cancer at some point., the good news, according to Healthfinder.gov, is that most can survive breast cancer if it’s found and treated early.
A mammogram – the screening test for breast cancer – can help find breast cancer early when it’s easier to treat.
National Breast Cancer Awareness Month is a chance to raise awareness about the importance of detecting breast cancer early.
Make a difference and spread the word about mammograms, and encourage communities, organizations, families, and individuals to get involved.
During the month, Healthfinder.gov recommends health care providers take several steps when possible such as encourage women ages 40 to 49 to talk with their doctors about when to start getting mammograms and organize an event to talk with women ages 50 to 74 in your community about getting mammograms every two years.
During this month there will be various efforts made to help raise awareness from fundraiser to wearing pink in support of the fight against breast cancer.
One group that is well known locally on many levels, but most specifically for its work in this area is the Carol M. Baldwin Breast Cancer Research Fund of CNY, Inc.
The Carol M. Baldwin Breast Cancer Research Fund, Inc., supports both new and established researchers investigating the causes, prevention and treatment of breast cancer.
This research includes but is not be limited to studies of the genetic, molecular, cellular and environmental factors involved in the development and progression of breast cancer; application of the knowledge thus gained to educate medical professionals and increase public awareness for the prevention, detection and treatment of breast cancer; and studies of the outcomes of breast cancer detection and treatment on the patient, their families and society.
Whether it is talking to a family member and encouraging them to have a checkup or making a donation to an organization like the Baldwin foundation or any number of other organizations committed to the fight against breast cancer, there are many ways to help lend support to this worthy endeavor.
HOW CAN WE HELP?
CAn yOu hELP?
People are good, despite what some would have you think. When there is trouble, ordinary, run-of-the-mill you and me want to do …” something.” There are is no shortage of need and, similarly, there are so many opportunities to get involved, to help.
What about the great and growing needs causing by Hurricane Helene? My gosh, some of our neighbors in North Carolina have been thrown back into the stone age, when just a few days ago I will bet many were discussing the problems with AI or whether the knockoff weight loss drugs advertised on TV were safe. If you ask Google, tons of information and opportunities are listed. I’ll bet local organizations, e.g. churches, Rotary groups, etc. have ways to participate in the many efforts that will be needed.
And any effort is worth the effort.
But if you google what to do with six kittens that you are not able to care for… the response is limited to contacting local shelters and rescues. I have contacted both. They are all full. No one will take them. So I am appealing to you for help.
Let me tell you about them. First, the Mama, as I call her. I guess that she is about four or five years old. She appears to be a solo act. She doesn’t belong to anyone as far as I can tell. She has appeared at our home just before or right after she has given birth…five times. In her feline mind, our house is a maternity ward and kitten day care center. We have been able, in past years, to find homes or rescues that
would take her offspring, each rescue warning me to capture the mom and have her spayed. I tried and I tried. My neighbors will attest to the proliferation of humane traps in and around my house twice a year. Mama was too smart. She was able to gobble down the food without touching the pressure plate that would spring the trap… that is until two weeks ago when she fell under the spell of a special recipe of tuna and sardines. I couldn’t believe it. Mama was caught. Animal Wellness spayed and vaccinated her. And, after a respectable time recovering, she is back with her babies…feeding them, teaching them to hunt and weaning them. I have to say that she has been a fantastic mother, better than some non-feline mothers. Sure, some of what she has done is instinct, but there was much more to her care. I recall two years ago, when we removed her babies before she weaned them, she returned many times a day pitifully calling her babies. The sound would break your heart. She doesn’t know it; these are her last kittens. I can’t help but wonder how this will affect wherever it is that she lives when she is not here?
There are six babies, all black, of unknown genders. Some are velvet black, some are a kind of brindle with a fluffy coat and one has a white tip on its tail. They tumble, rumble and play in our patio and the neighbor’s yard, sleep together in a flower pot and run like hell when I come out. Mom probably told them about the sardines, the trap and
the vet .. kind of like a Mr. Macgregor’s garden thing. Their toys are the autumn leaves and the odd twig or two.
The kittens and Mom live in a space under a small deck, inaccessible to humans. A kind neighbor, the daughter of an old friend, with small traps and experience in trapping kittens, has volunteered to capture them …. but then what? If they are older enough, weigh enough, I can take them to the vet to be “fixed’… but then what? I will gladly pay for neutering, spaying and vaccinations … but then what?
I have seven cats now, all once feral, that convinced us that we belonged to them. We took them in when they were lost, cold and hungry. What else could I do? They are Brother, Bear, Shadow, Sammy, Muffin, Max and Mimi (all “fixed.”) If my situation were different, I might consider … well my neighbors wouldn’t be happy about my allowing six cats, fixed or not, to wander in the neighborhood…so my situation remains the critical issue. I have increasing responsibilities at home, caring for my spouse who has Alzheimer’s and my annoying combination of vertigo and arthritis makes movement without a cane or walker impossible. I cannot provide care for these little ones.
So, there are six little kittens, growing each day towards a very uncertain future. Their innocence is indicative of the nature of the world over which we think we have some control. If you have ever had a pet, especially a cat, you know how
Ramblings from the empty nest ann Ferro
they live in a world where human and feline bonds are the boundaries. They do not cause wars, become drug addicts, require expensive digital devices, cheat, steal or any of the more egregious human activities that cause many of the reasons that we are called to help.
Cats are clean, and neutered male cats don’t spray. They are loyal, develop strong, loving bonds with the humans with whom they live. According to the people who study such things, having a cat or two is good for both your general and mental health. Notice how stable I am. LOL. Can you help? Can you volunteer with a rescue to foster one or more of these babies? Fostering is totally supported by the shelter or rescue. Can you adopt one or more? I will pay for neutering/spaying and vaccinations. If a rescue will consider taking these little ones, I am offering a substantial donation. Please, it is a way to do a good in the world, when the overwhelming negativity of domestic and world affairs can give you compassion fatigue and indigestion. Sometimes saving a cat means saving yourself. And if it means something…I will keep you in my prayers. And, while you are thinking this over, say a prayer for me.
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 seven cats.
It’s the battle of the slogans: MALA vs. MAGA
We all know Donald Trump’s longtime political slogan, MAGA, which stands for “make America great again.”
As the Republican nominee, the former president is taking another shot at the White House this fall against Vice President Kamala Harris, the Democrat’s nominee.
To counter Trump’s MAGA slogan, Harris supporters are pushing MALA, which stands for “make American laugh again.” Those four letters are also the final four letters of the candidate’s first name.
Although the MALA slogan may suggest that her candidacy is some kind of joke, it’s actually celebrating one of her most notable personal attributes – her infectious laughter.
‘Cackling copilot’
Trump has called his rival “Laffin’ Kamala” and “Cackling Copilot Kamala Harris.” And a renewed round of attacks by Republicans has emerged after the Sept. 10 presidential debate.
The target – again – was Kamala Harris’ laugh.
Three days after the debate, for instance, Ohio Sheriff Bruce Zuchowski posted on his Facebook account that Harris was a “laughing hyena.” Conservative media commentators also have voiced their displeasure, calling Harris’ laugh “contemptuous,” “exaggerated” and “inappropriate.”
This is unsurprising, given that Harris’ laughter was often on display during the nationally televised debate – and, worse, Trump was clearly the object of her derision.
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Ryan backed by state PBA
Here’s an important update to last week’s lead item about the State Police Benevolent Association’s state legislature election endorsements.
While throwing its support behind 20 state senate candidates in its list of endorsements last month, the union made no endorsement whatsoever in our own 50th District. That CNY district is now represented by Democrat John Mannion who is leaving the Senate in order to run for Congress against Republican incumbent Brandon Williams.
So the PBA had a chance to endorse either Republican Nick Paro or Democrat Christopher Ryan, who are facing off in the 50th
But instead, in its initial announcement, the PBA remained neutral, not backing either candidate.
Is it possible that the cops’ union hesitated to support a candidate such as Ryan who is supported by the left-leaning Working Families Party which has loudly called for the defunding of police?
But wait. This just in: Apparently overlooking his WFP affiliation, the PBA has decided to endorse County Legislator Chris Ryan after all. “He will be among the forthcoming endorsements and has already been informed,” said PBA spokesman Michael Bucci on Sept. 26. “Mr. Ryan knows he has received the endorsement of the PBA of New York State and should be receiving a formal letter today to that effect.”
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Cemetery weeding planned
Cemetery Committee Chairman Mike Romano seeks volunteers needed for weeding at the Liverpool Village Cemetery from 9 to 11 a.m., on Saturday, Oct. 19. Participants will primarily be working on the Sixth Street hill.
Participants should bring along some water, gloves, digging tools, a kneeling pad, a bucket and a good attitude, Mike said.
The weeding event is a joint project of the Cemetery Committee and the Liverpool Community Gardeners. Rte. 57 Roadhouse closed The bustling Bull & Bear Roadhouse, at 8201 Oswego Road (Route 57) in Clay, is closing permanently. Co-owner Mark Bullis announced last week that the property has been sold.
Bullis and his partners continue serving smoked ribs, brisket, pork and chicken at two restaurants in the eastern part of Onondaga County: one at 6402 Collamer Road in East Syracuse, and one at 411 E. Genesee St., in Fayetteville; bullandbearroadhouse.com/
Bullis told reporters that they’ll consider opening future barbecue ventures in other area locations.
Last word
“Establishing this preserve is a remarkable collaboration to restore access to ancestral lands and waters and serves as a historic milestone in New York State’s ongoing recognition of the cultural and environmental heritage of Indigenous Peoples.” – Gov. Kathy Hochul.
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With surprise, a reader of the articles here in the Eagle News responded to me with some great news. The owner (Linda Graves) of the family pictured had this portrait many years without knowing who the family was. The picture Linda has is very old in a wood frame, oval shape and behind glass. It’s a very large picture measuring eight by 10 inches. It always intrigued her to find out who the fam-
ily was. Somehow always thought it was related to the Weller family, a wellknown family that lived in the town of Clay for many years. But it turned out to be the opposite. The family was related to her husband (Graves) side, via Bob Graves. Probably, as pictures are handed down from generations to generations, names are forgotten and the thoughts fade away. Luckily, Linda responded saying that the article in the Eagle Newspapers Aug. 14, 2024, issue brought forth the information she has been hoping to find for many years.
With talking to Linda about this incredible find, we have concluded who is who in the picture. First thing to notice is that the father and mother (Aaron and Emily Strever) have the same clothes on in the Aug. 14 article. I’ve added everyone name in the picture with much research. The picture was taken around 1868 and, figuring, out that the Strevers had seven children with only six present; the Strever’s son (Frank) died in 1867. With the age of everyone else and the death of their one son – speculations are that this caused the Stre-
vers to get a portrait done together. All but one of the Strever family is buried in
Stand up for democracy
To the editor: The threat of losing our democracy our country was founded on almost 250 years ago is on the minds of many Americans. The current hostile political climate perpetrated by the Big Lie, dangerous rhetoric and disinformation has friends and families at odds with each other.
Nations around the world have looked to America as a shining example of how democracy works for the people, by the people. Donald Trump, the Republican nominee, has publicly stated if elected he will be a dictator on day one. Is our country perfect in every way, probably not, but I’ll take democracy over dictatorship any day.
We take our freedoms for granted, but the far-right Supreme Court and Republican politicians are eroding our rights we have fought hard to achieve. This election is a fight for our lives and the future of our nation. Your vote is more important than ever before.
We need to keep in mind what and who we are voting for in the presidential and local elections on Nov. 5. The Democrats, who will fight for our rights and preserve our democracy or the Republicans, who thrive on chaos, will continue to take away our hard-fought freedoms and endanger our democracy.
“We the People” have the power to decide how we live. In my opinion this is a choice that could not be clearer. Let’s stand up and vote for the Democratic candidates who will protect our rights and safeguard our treasured democracy.
JOAnnE LAnE liverpool
Investigation required
To the editor:
It has been revealed in an article in the Syracuse Post Standard “Town supervisor verbally abused me, ex-secretary alleges; ‘I was always walking on eggshells,’” that Cicero Town Supervisor Michael Aregano has been accused of severe verbal harassment of a subordinate at the Cicero Town Hall. These charges of bullying behavior, if true, are unacceptable.
In an affidavit, former employee Natalie
VanEpps has accused Mr. Aregano of abusive and sexist language, unduly monitoring her bathroom activity, questioning her about personal, sensitive medical issues, and berating her loudly and frequently in front of her peers. He also made her fear leaving her desk for any reason he did not approve of. She would often break down in tears, and her health suffered as a result of the harassment. This created a hostile work environment that should not exist in Cicero, or any existing workplace.
The affidavit also pointed out that her complaints about Mr. Aregano were not properly addressed during a meeting with the supervisor and Amy O’Mara, who handles human resource issues at the Town Hall, and that the behavior did not stop following the meeting. After realizing that her situation was untenable, Ms. VanEpps reluctantly tendered her resignation.
As a Cicero resident and taxpayer, I would expect that the town board follow through on their plans to hire a law firm to thoroughly investigate the charges against Supervisor Aregano. The town should also make sure that the results of the investigation are clear and transparent, and presented to Cicero residents in a timely manner. We will accept nothing less.
ROBERT sAnTuCCI
CiCero demoCratiC toWn Chair Mistake on the lake
To the editor:
Developer Michael Dougherty proposes to demolish the single-family home which currently sits on the corner of Brow Street and Vine Street in the Village of Liverpool and replace it with two 2-story apartment buildings forever obscuring the last gateway from Onondaga Lake Park to the Village of Liverpool’s central business district.
The proposed project branded; Park & Vine was presented at the Liverpool planning board meeting on 9/23/24. The developer showed renderings of his project consisting of two townhouse style, apartment buildings with four units in each. One apartment building is to face and is placed up against Brow Street and the other will be facing and up against Vine Street.
the local Pine Plains cemetery in the town of Clay. The Strevers’ youngest son, Fremont, is related to Linda’s family thru her husband Bob Graves. Fremont’s daughter Florence married Fredrick Graves. They lived on Van Hoesen Road in Clay for many years. Fremont Strever was a farmer all his life. When he was 18 his occupation was farm laborer. Then in the censuses of 1900, 10 and 1920 his occupation was also a farm owner. In Fremont’s obituary it was stated that he was a member of the Cicero lodge and the Cigarville tent- Knights of Maccabees. He was a former justice of the peace and postmaster for the Cigarville (Clay) post office (1898-1902). The only other
The developer claims that his vision incorporates elements of New Urbanism. However, according to tenants of New Urbanism, these types of apartment buildings would be more appropriately sited closer to the urban center rather than at the periphery. Additionally, by disrupting sight lines and narrowing the view shed, this project runs contrary to ideas set for the in both the Village of Liverpool Comprehensive Plan “Improving Pedestrian Linkages” (chapter 2, pg.13) and Community Design Handbook, “Views to and from Onondaga Lake must be considered in building placement and design” (Chapter 2 pg. 6).
While it is certainly understandable that the village will benefit from the increased tax revenue. I am hopeful that the members of the planning board will not allow an out-of-town developer to hastily push his project through as is. A better fit for these parcels would be smaller detached units that are low enough to not disrupt sightlines.
This is a project that the village will have to live with long after Mr. Dougherty has made his money and moved on to the next opportunity.
Onondaga Lake and park are among the village’s greatest assets and historically, mistakes have been made. Mr. Dougherty’s project, in its current state, will be another one. I appeal to the powers that be to not sellout the future for short term gains. Don’t let your legacy be, “The Mistake on the Lake”
RICK REInA liverpool
Reproductive health and the right to choose
To the editor:
This letter is being written simply through the lens of a pediatrician. Please take a moment and ask yourself what message are we sending to our impressionable youth when we make abortion the main issue of reproductive health?
Abortion comes with a price, an emotional scar the pain of which only she knows.
To me preserving life is important and life begins at conception. Having said that,
picture that I discovered that Fremont was in is the 1885 Cigarville White Sox baseball team. I’ve mentioned all the members of the baseball team in the picture. I don’t know much about the Cigarville baseball team; if anyone knows anything feel free to send me an email.
Please visit our Google page at “Clay Historical Association.” Facebook page “CHA history news” 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
I am not here to sway you with regard to your view about this. As a pediatrician I strongly believe in preventive care may it be heart health, mental health or any other health issue. Hence my emphasis on reproductive health.
So, what preventive measures can we take so our daughters, granddaughters, nieces and friends never have to make that painful decision. This may sound naïve as “never” does not truly exist in the field of medicine. However, unless we try, we will never succeed.
Abortion does not come first it is preceded by the act of intimacy true love or not. The answer to prevention lies in this act of intimacy.
Parents and grandparents should not shy away from talking about abstinence to their adolescent youth boys included. Start this dialogue at a young age, trust me they will listen.
Make health class at school inclusive of abstinence, unwanted pregnancy, even abortion and the option of giving the baby up for adoption. Draw the adolescent youth into this discussion so they understand the gravity of this issue.
All young girls should be referred to a woman’s doctor when they come of age. A woman’s doctor can educate the girl about her menstrual cycles and the importance of good nutrition as one too many athletes suffer from anorexia. Prevention of sexually transmitted infection along with the importance of HPV vaccine, safe sex, contraceptive options including plan B can all be discussed at the right time. The latter would arm her against an unwanted pregnancy.
This is an opportunity to also discuss about relationships and the importance of zero tolerance for abuse. Give her resources so were she to be raped by her partner or stranger, she never feels shamed and seeks care right away. Thus, avoiding an unwanted pregnancy and receiving the psychological support she needs.
With these above measures we can empower our young women, so they preserve and protect their reproductive health avoiding the painful decision of abortion. PuRnImA VyAVAhARKAR mD phoenix, ny
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Everyone in Sunrise could breathe again. The Florida Panthers had nearly given away a three-games-to-none lead to the Edmonton Oilers, but in Game 7 it got in front 2-1, held on from there and soon skated laps with a rather notable big silver chalice. At last the National Hockey League should have stood at the center of the sports spotlight with the NBA done and baseball in mid-season blahs. But the modern world spins fast and within a minute or two we were already into soccer tournaments, golf and ten-
nis majors, Olympics, etc. Maybe the most attention the sport got in the last few months had to do with a tragedy – the alleged drunk driver who took the life of popular Columbus Blue Jackets star Johnny Gaudreau and his younger brother, also a hockey player. Does this all sound familiar? To long-time hockey fans, oh yes, for we’ve heard constantly that the sport was bound to break out of its Canada-based, cold-weather niche, and it never materializes. It was supposed to in the mid-1970s thanks to Peter
Puck, Broad Street Bullies and a TV deal with CBS. It was supposed to in 1994 when the Rangers broke its 54-year Stanley Cup drought and Sports Illustrated brazenly elevated the NHL above the Jordan-less NBA on one of its covers.
No luck, though, on either front. A disastrous lockout in 1994-95 assured that they wouldn’t build on the momentum of ’94, a dead-puck era of low scoring followed and, a decade later, an entire season was lost to labor strife.
It’s taken the NHL 20 long years (and one more lockout in the interim) to
reach a point where it’s
real news that a new collective bargaining agreement might get struck between the league and the player’s union by next spring when the current CBA doesn’t run out until 2026.
Hockey’s power brokers seem to have gained wisdom in not having any more labor strife when the NHL, again, appears poised to take some kind of leap.
Another big problem was addressed when the long-in-debt Arizona franchise was sold and moved to Utah, a place where there will be actual fans in an actual full-size arena, plus an
actual nickname at some point – the Yetis, please?
So if you tune in, what will you see?
There’s major rebuilding efforts underway in San Jose and Anaheim, Seattle continues a typical expansion process and Columbus might take a long time to get over the Gaudreau tragedy, with Chicago further along thanks to Connor Bedard. Familiar brands like Montreal and Philadelphia continue their reconstruction.
Buffalo Sabres fans hope and pray that reuniting with coach Lindy Ruff is the key to unlocking
the league’s longest playoff drought. They could climb or slide, but so could Calgary, Detroit, Los Angeles, Minnesota, Ottawa, St. Louis, Seattle, Washington and Winnipeg, all of them in a muddled league middle. Pittsburgh kept Sidney Crosby so it’s not rebuilding yet. Tampa Bay didn’t keep some stars, and some old names went to Nashville, where the expectations have changed. In and near Gotham it’s quite lively when New Jersey has more young talent than anyone, the Islanders
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Why do you have a…poor, good or great Round of golf?
When was the last time someone on the golf course commented about your “pre-shot routine? I thought so…never! It’s a topic that is hardly ever discussed by the golf analysts on TV or written about in Golf Digest, Golf Magazine, Golf Week or any of the other golf publications. If you read my articles every week or listen to my radio show Saturday mornings on WSYR, you know that I bring up the subject several times during the golf season because I am convinced a bad pre-shot routine will usually result in a poor round of golf and a good pre-shot routine will usually insure your chances of having a good or even great round of golf. I am convinced this is true, not because I am clever or perspective, but because I am “streetwise” and I have payed attention to what poor, good and great amateur and professional golfers do…”before” they start their swing”. As you may recall, I have literally begged you to pay more attention to your pre-shot routine and develop one that is unique to you and one that makes you feel comfortable to the point where it becomes a wonderful “habit” you never forget, for as long as you play golf.
Dr. Bhrett McCabe, Clinical and Sports Psychologist, has this to say about the subject:
“An ‘intentional’ pre-shot routine can be the di erence between a good round and a great round. We all want speci c steps to follow and while those can be helpful, they don’t work for everybody”. Dr. McCabe has three essential elements he wants us to consider when creating our own pre-shot routine.
1. Clear Intention - Before you take your shot, visualize where you want the ball to go. is mental map sets a clear target and helps to set your focus on the shot.
2. Take a Deep Breath - Incorporate a deep accepting breath into your routine. is breath helps you relax, release tension and maintain a calm centered state of mind.
3. Strong Positive Attitude - Just before you step into your shot, reinforce your con dence with a positive a rmation. Tell yourself something encouraging to boost your self-belief and maintain a positive mindset.
Remember, the most e ective routine is one that resonates with you and helps you stay centered and positive.
“FOR EVERY GREAT PERFORMANCE AND TERRIBLE OUTCOME, THE CONSTANT IS THE ABILITY TO LEARN SOMETHING THAT WILL BE VALUABLE IN THE FUTURE”…Dr. Bhrett McCabe
“I SAW A COLOR MOVIE OF EVERY SHOT BEFORE I PLAYED IT”…Jack Nicklaus
HE TAKES A FEW PRACTICE SWINGS TO HELP HIM GUAGE THE DISTANCE AND TRAJECTORY. THEN, DEEP BREATHS BEFORE TAKING TWO MORE PRACTICE SWINGS AND
ONE MORE DEEP BREATH…Tiger Woods
“YOU HAVE TO GIVE CAREFUL THOUGHT TO EVERY SHOT. IT SETS UP WHAT YOU ARE GOING TO DO NEXT”…Ben Hogan
“GOLF IS THE CLOSEST GAME TO THE GAME WE CALL LIFE. YOU GET BAD BREAKS FROM GOOD SHOTS; YOU GET GOOD BREAKS FROM BAD SHOTS - BUT YOU HAVE TO PLAY IT WHERE IT LIES”…Bobby Jones
For all beginners and average amateur golfers, please consider incorporating the following thoughts when you create your very own “signature” pre-shot routine for approach shots…
1. Determine the distance from the ball to the “middle” of the green.
2. Analyze the lie of your ball.
3. Observe the wind conditions.
4. Select the club you believe will hit the ball to the center of the green.
5. Set your hands on the club with a fundamentally correct grip.
6. Establish a good posture and alignment when you address the ball.
7. Take “3” deep breaths….Dr. Holly Noun, “Mediation and Golf”.
8. Focus and visualize your ball stoping in the middle of the green...Dr. Holly Noun, “Meditation and Golf”.
9. Have only “one swing thought” when you start your backswing.
10. Complete your downswing and follow through.
* How many times have I informed you that 80% of a successful golf shot is “habitual”…and occurs before you even start your swing?
* If you do not incorporate the rst “8” steps (80% of 10), into your pre-shot routine, it is highly improbable that you will play a good round of golf.
* IF YOU DO NOT UNDERSTAND HOW OR WHY YOU NEED TO INCORPORATE THE “10” STEPS ABOVE INTO YOUR PRE-SHOT ROUTINE TO PLAY BETTER GOLF, IT’S TIME FOR YOU TO GET HELP SOON…I SUGGEST A CNY PGA GOLF PROFESSIONAL.
always find a way into the picture and the Rangers had the most point in the regular season a year ago.
They certainly want to contend in Boston, Carolina and Dallas, consistent winners who haven’t broke through the way Colorado, Vegas and Florida did the last three seasons. Double the pressure and expectations and you might get an idea of what it’s like in Toronto trying to break a Cup drought dating back to 1967.
Which brings us to Edmonton, now the clear favorites to win it all. As long as Connor McDavid and Leon Draisatl are
Titan is another name for a bull in a China shop! he weighs in at almost eighty pounds, but he somehow seems bigger. shelter life has not been easy for Titan, as you can tell by the puddles of drool in his kennel. Titan came to the shelter as a stray in may, so there’s a lot we don’t know about him. We do know he loves to play fetch and he loves toys and treats. We also know he’s patient in the car and gets excited on walks. he would benefit from basic training, but he’s eager to learn and eager to please. he would do best in a calm, structured home without cats or children, and with people who don’t mind a little drool. he’s had some sleepovers with the shelter trainer, and she said he was a lovely house guest. meet Titan for yourself and see what a special guy he is! In order to adopt, you must fill out an application, pay an adoption fee, and have your pets up to date on their rabies vaccines. All adopted cats and dogs are spayed or neutered, microchipped, and up-to-date on their vaccinations before they go home. The CnysPCA is located at 5878 East molloy Road, syracuse. For more information about adoption, call 315-454-4479, email frontdesk1@ cnyspca.org or visit cnyspca.org
upright the Oilers have more firepower than anyone, and the defense is better, too, which nearly got them to the summit. All that is left is to win that final game. Amazing how a near-epochal comeback can change the narrative from “underachievers” to something far more positive.
Dynasties in the salary cap era are far more difficult to pull off, yet the Oilers still have some time to grab a couple. But it better start now, especially when there’s a chance a lot more people beyond the usual hockey fans might be watching.
Phil Blackwell is sports editor at Eagle News. He can be reached at pblackwell@ eaglenewsonline.com.
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C-NS girls volleyball goes 3-0
By PhIL BLACKWELL
All through their recent existence the Liverpool and Cicero-North Syracuse girls volleyball teams have shared the common experience of looking up to, and getting turned back by, the neighboring dynasty at Baldwinsville.
One chance to turn this around in the Bees’ own backyard was the annual Fall Swing Tournament which took place last Saturday, the Warriors and Northstars both in the field along with B’ville.
Leading up to it, Liverpool was sharp, starting last Monday with the three-set sweep of Fayetteville-Manlius where it won a tight opening set 26-24 and gradually took charge
25-20 and 25-13 over the ensuing two sets.
Josie Shaw finished with 29 assists, her passes mostly going to Lola Sageer, who had 14 kills, four blocks and nine digs, and Madison Ames, who got 11 kills and 14 digs. Lily Correll finsihed with 15 digs as Natalie Nederveld (five kills) and Katie Lebiedzinski (four kills) offered front-line help.
Liverpool then rested Sageer and Shaw and swept Henninger on Friday night 25-9, 25-13, 25-16, Georgia Spuches stepping up with seven aces to go with 13 assists as Sydney Nestor added nine assists. Ava Thomas got five aces, Madison Williams adding three aces as Ames and Borrell led the front line with six kills apiece.
C-NS began its week well with a solid effort
against Jamesville-DeWitt last Monday night, sweeping the Red Rams by scores of 25-19, 25-21 and 25-18. With her 25 assists, Kendall Rumble often passed it to Grace Murray, who put away 11 kills to go with three aces. Grace Turrell had six kills, with Piper Adams notching five kills and four aces. Payton LaMott added four kills, Allison Navarra pacing the defense with 10 digs ahead of Rumble’s six digs.
West Genesee arrived two nights later, and in a back-and-forth battle the Northstars were able to outlast the Wildcats in five sets.
After dropping the opener 25-16, C-NS claimed the second set 25-17 and then pulled out what proved to be a pivotal third set 26-24 after both sides had set points.
Thus, the Northstars could afford to lose a close fourth set 25-21 and pull it out 15-12 in the final set led by Murray’s 22 kills and 10 digs, Rumble’s 26 assists and Navarra’s 24 digs. Turrell (five kills) and Grace Schmid (six kills) helped up front as Rumble contributed eight digs.
Then C-NS beat Oswego on Thursday night, sweeping the Buccaneers 25-11, 25-20, 27-25 even as it got progressively tougher as the match went on.
Rumble saw most of her 19 assists go to Murray, who put away 17 kills. Turrell added six kills and Payton LaMott stepped up with five kills as Navarra gave the defense eight digs.
Liverpool, C-NS boys volleyball upended by J-D
By PhIL BLACKWELL
Even as it climbed to the top of the SCAC Metro division standings the Liverpool boys volleyball team still had in mind the hope that it could be the team to break the 39-match win streak of Jamesville-DeWitt.
But when the Warriors got that opportunity last Tuesday night it could not keep up with the Red Rams, who prevailed in three sets that all ended up in similar places.
Both the first and third sets were 25-19 decisions and the second set was 25-18, J-D leaning heavily on Avery Kielbasinski, who piled up 22 kills mostly fed by Carsen Kaelin and his 37 assists. Kellen Conway managed 20 assists for Liverpool, with Sean Frawley getting 10 kills but no one else more than Amaree Burton’s four kills. James Kelly added three kills and Shahidullah Sahak had eight digs.
Given this result, few expected anything from Cicero-North Syracuse when it faced
J-D Friday night, but in the first two sets the inspired Northstars ignored its 2-6 record and, by gaining all the important points late, won a pair of 25-22 decisions.
Yet C-NS could not finish it off, for in the next two sets J-D found its customary form, claimed thoe sets by equal 25-11 margins and then ignored the pressure of maintaining its long win streak to win the final set 15-8.
Before all this, C-NS’s struggles continued last Tuesday against Living Word Academy, who needed just three sets to defeat the Northstars 25-21, 25-19, 25-23. It seemed all of the important points when in the Lions’ favor as most of Jonathan Mazur’s 29 assists went to Jeremiah Plewak, who picked up 17 kills, and Christian Masterleo, who had nine kills. On C-NS’s side Philip Greer led with seven kills and Joey Lukasiewicz earned four kills to go with six digs. On the back line Grady Kennedy earned 11 assists and Dylan Fournier got seven assists.
C-NS boys, girls cross country hold off Liverpool
By PhIL BLACKWELL
At least for this season each of the Cicero-North Syracuse cross country teams has gained the upper hand on their rivals from Liverpool, though not by much.
When the boys Northstars defeated the Warriors 22-34 and added a simultaneous 25-34 victory over Fayetteville-Manlius last Wednesday at Long Branch Park, it clinched the Salt City Athletic Conference Metro division regular-season championship with a 6-0 record to dethrone Baldwinsville, who went 5-1 but lost to C-NS head-to-head.
Beating Liverpool required, for C-NS, a sweep of four spots after the Warriors’ Josh Vang finished in 17 minutes 7.4 seconds, third overall as F-M’s Will Ditre (16:31.6) and Kevin Heller (16:47.5) went 1-2.
Rhett Andrews led the Northstars’ group, finishing in 17:13.2. Fellow sophomore Nolan Zinsmeyer earned 17:21.6 and Tyler Graham went 17:25.7 as Jack Putman, in 17:33.3, all but clinched C-NS’s sweep and Dom Petrera posted 17:49.3.
Brian Juston’s 17:44.6 only meant sixth place in the Liverpool-C-NS battle. Mason Dineen, in 17:46.6, was two seconds behind
Juston, Jackson Allen going 17:50.5 and Michael Hoey (18:20.7) rounding out the scoring column.
Then the girls race between the two sides was a one-point decision, 27-28 in the Northstars’ favor, though both finished behind Fayetteville-Manlius, who edged the Warriors 25-30 and topped C-NS 24-31 to snare regular-season league honors again.
The two fastest girls times in the Liverpool-C-NS battle were earned by the Warriors as Taylor Page went 18:38 flat and Kaitlyn Hotlaling 19:06.9, Page second only to F-M’s Izzie Sullivan winning in 18:02.5.
Running together for C-NS, Cameron Sisk (19:44.1) beat out Sophia Graham (19:44.2) at the line and Kennedy Jones followed in 19:55.3 as Mya Patti ran 20:16.7 and Katy Harbold (20:18.7) for the seventh and eighth spots, respectively. That proved enough for the Northstars to win by that single point, though Liverpool had freshman Katie Martin go 20:04.6 for sixth place, Paige Baker take ninth in 20:26 flat and Rose Piorkowski, in 20:33.7, finish 10th, with Maggie Sherlock (20:47.1) and Addison Ziegler (21:16.1) in the next two spots.
C-NS, Liverpool girls soccer falls to West Genesee
By PhIL BLACKWELL
Sitting at no. 15 in the state Class AAA rankings the Cicero-North Syracuse girls soccer team had a chance at some serious payback when it went to Camillus last Thursday night to face West Genesee.
A 3-2 overtime defeat on Sept. 10 was the last time the Northstars had lost, and here it would generate a lot of chances, yet not solve a tough Wildcats defense, who made a single goal stick and handed C-NS
C-NS boys
By PhIL BLACKWELL
a 1-0 loss. Again aggressive on the attack, the Northstars would spend long portions of the game in WG’s end and get off plenty of shots. Yet none of the 10 direct attempts on net would elude Wildcats goalie Julia Poissant.C-NS was stingy, too, for the most part, but WG still inched in front in the second half when Addison Kensey took a pass from Jami Tessier and put in what proved to be the game-winner.
Liverpool had already taken its turn
against West Geneesee, doing so last Tuesday night and unable to solve the Wildcats in the course of a 3-0 defeat.
Under constant attack all game, Warriors goalie Gracie Sleeth made 12 saves. Still, WG solved her enough, leading 2-0 at halftime and adding a late goal as Anna Nelson, Sofia Snyder and Kyra Lynch all converted.
At least in C-NS’s case it had a chance to regain its winning form at week’s end, which it did so Saturday afternoon when it
defeated Whitesboro 3-0.
It was close for a while, but the Northstars, up 1-0 at the half, got away late as Abby Mackey scored twice and Katalina Lawrence got the other goal, with assists going to Gianna Melfi and Adrianna Calabria.
Now it would be C-NS against Liverpool Tuesday night with the Warriors hoping it was a lot closer than the 5-1 game the Northstars won in September, and C-NS also hosting Baldwinsville Friday night.
soccer gets OT win over West Genesee
Even though it was the Liverpool boys soccer team parked at no. 7 in the state Class AAA rankings, Cicero-North Syracuse was starting to draw attention for its work on both ends.
Winless in its first six games, the Northstars continued its midseason turnaround last Tuesday night when it pushed West Genesee
into overtime and then pulled out a 1-0 decision.
Eighty minutes of regulation featured a stout C-NS defense which had shut out Henninger and Corcoran/ITC the week before and, here, limited the Wildcats to five shots, all stopped by Tyler Munnich. In regulation the Northstars had plenty of its own chances, only to get turned back. This
changed in the first OT period when Titus Dimitroff, taking a pass from Dante Melfi, put it past Boston Crandall and into the WG net.
Then, playing Corcoran/ITC on Thursday afternoon, C-NS rolled again, this time by a 5-0 margin with Melfi and Brayden Esposito at the forefront. Pulling away in the late going, the Northstars saw Melfi and Esposito each finish with a pair of goals, the other goal going to Dimitroff, who also had an assist, Now the Northstars prepared for a string of late-season tests that includes a visit from state Class AAA no. 6-ranked FayettevilleManlius Tuesday and Thursday’s rematch with Liverpool, whom it lost to in a 2-1 decision on Sept. 17 and was off all of last week.
C-NS, Liverpool golfers head for sectional tournament
By PhIL BLACKWELL
A full and competitive season for CiceroNorth Syracuse and Liverpool boys golfers would conclude Monday morning when the best from both schools competed in the Section III large-school fall tournament at Drumlins. Liverpool started last week’s action by taking
a 194-214 defeat to Fayetteville-Manlius White at Woodcrest. Tom Neave shot 39, just one behind the twin 38s from the Hornets’ Colin Gillespie and John Miller and tied with Jaiden Dardaris for third. Nick Scholz posted a 43, as did Logan Reissig, but those totals, along with a 45 from Calen Brown, each trailed the 40 put up by the Hornets’ Cullen Vredenburgh.
These same teams met again at Foxfire a day later, and even as Liverpool’s score vastly improved F-M White still pulled out a 192-198 decision. Scholz and Jayden Haynes led the individual race with 37 each, Brady Michaud adding a 39. Neave posted a 40 ahead of 41s by Brown and Jake Berthoff, but the Hornets hung on led by Vredenburgh and Gillespie with 38 each and
Brian Tonkovich (39) and Eric Kozlowski (40) close behind.
C-NS Green fell 233-246 to Baldwinsville White last Monday at Timber Banks. Cooper Pallotta’s 48 trailed three Bees scored led by a 42 from Dylan Fall. Three other Northstars – Evan Jones, Tyler Belknap and Ryan Petzoldt -e ach shot 49, while Carter Reynolds finished with a 51.
Liverpool football done in by second-half CBA surge
By PhIL BLACKWELL
Early in the third quarter of Friday night’s football showdown between Liverpool and Christian Brothers Academy, the two sides were on even terms, two strong defenses setting the terms of battle.
Then a single punt return changed it all, and ultimately sent the Brothers soaring to a 42-10 victory as Warriors players and fans were left to wonder how things may have turned had a whistle blown.
Forced to punt on its first possession of the second half, Liverpool saw John Sindoni kick it to the CBA 20-yard line, where Quentin Lewis was waiting.
What happened next depends on the perspective. Lewis lifted his hand up, as if to signal a fair catch, and the Warriors’ players on the field eased up as Lewis caught the ball. But
no whistle blew and Lewis took off, ultimately outrunning everyone 80 yards to the other end zone.
Liverpool’s sideline was furious, arguing the call long after Tom Cooney’s extra point made it 14-7, but while the Warriors stewed the fired-up Brothers waited less than a minute to double that advantage.
On third down Sindoni, near his own end zone, attempted a throw to the sideline, but Tre Williams stepped in front of it and returned the interception 20 yards for another touchdown.
Having notched 14 points through means other than its offense, the Brothers then scored on its next possession, too, exclusively running the ball out of a no-huddle set until Lewis scored from three yards out.
All that Liverpool managed against a fast, aggressive CBA defense was a single drive leading to a 31-yard Amari Gunn field goal. CBA
tacked on two more touchdowns in the fourth quarter, each of them from Lewis on runs of 10 and 47 yards, adding to a 10-yard scoring run from Austin Ariola on the game’s opening possession.
Other than a 35-yard TD pass from Sindoni to Jayden Devereaux early in the second quarter, the Warriors found itself constantly thwarted, unable to run outside and seeing waves of Brothers defenders break through into the backfield leading to many sacks and tackles for losses.
John Sindoni completed 11 of 24 passes for 129 yards, rarely getting time to throw from the pocket. The Warriors were held to 150 total yards while, on defense, Dom Carroll again led the way with 17 tackles, with Isaiah Morris adding nine tackles and Antonio Rivera recording a first-quarter interception to go with his six tackles.
Over at Bragman Stadium Anthony Johnson put on quite a show for Cicero-North Syracuse with one of the best single-game performances in program history during the Northstars’ 58-36 victory over Corning.
Carrying the ball 26 times, Johnson amassed 410 yards and piled up seven touchdowns, and the Northstars needed them in a game where it nearly blew a 28-6 second-quarter lead to the Hawks before taking control in the late going.
Corning scored twice and added two-point conversions to make it 28-22 at the break. Another exchange of scoring drives followed before C-NS, up 36-30, would make three straight trips to the end zone, all of them on runs by Johnson.
C-NS goes for its third win in a row next Saturday at Utica Proctor after Liverpool has a Thursday-night visit to West Genesee.
