Syracuse songwriter, Cortland composer Colleen Kattau perform Sunday
By Russ TARBy Contributing writer
Two local songwriters strongly committed to shaking up the status quo – soul man Isreal Hagan and social activist Colleen Kattau – will perform their original material at 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 9, at the library’s Carman Community Room, 310 Tulip St. Admission is free.
Colleen Kattau
Kattau straps on her six-string and sings, she does so with purpose and passion. A fervent anti-war activist who teaches Spanish at SUNY Cortland, she has often appeared at the gates of Fort Benning, Georgia, in support of the movement to close the School of the Americas.
As a bilingual singer and activist, Kattau’s original material often deals with issues ranging from immigration to hydrofracking to women’s rights. On her newest recording – “This Hen’s Gonna Crow” – she pays tribute to both Angela Davis with “Go Ask Angela” and Audrey Shenandoah on “The Root.”
Eleven of the 13 tracks on the record are original Kattau compositions.
The disc’s title track, “This Hen’s Gonna Crow,” is a romping a feminist barn dance, while the closer, “The Calendar for Peace,” promotes the work of the Syracuse Cultural Workers.
Produced at the artist’s own WindLight Studio, the album is Kattau’s eighth since 2003. Its music is ably propelled by agile accompanists such as multi-instrumentalist Rich DePaolo, drummer Bill King and violinist Claire Byrne. Isreal Hagan
Born and raised in Syracuse, Hagan’s initial musical influences were his parents, Sylvester and Bertha Hagan.
“They immersed me in music from birth,” Hagan said.
In third grade, he started singing.
At age 9, he picked up his first guitar soon followed by the electric bass. And he began writing songs at age 14.
Blessed with a four-octave range, Hagan’s singing voice possesses an unforgettable crystalline tone.
As the leader of an R&B quartet called Stroke, Hagan and his band reeled in a total of nine Syracuse Area Music Awards over the years.
Stroke’s best-known songs include “The Real Deal,” “Accept No Substitutes,” “Stay Together” and “Bedroom Funk.”
In 1994 Isreal branched out as a solo performer, just himself and his acoustic guitar entertaining at coffeehouses and festivals across the Empire State. His 2011 CD, “Balance,” features tunes such as “Feeling the Effects,” “Soul Thing,” “Pleasure and Pain” and “I Always Think about You.”
Sunday’s concert – a collaboration of Liverpool Public Library and the Liverpool Is The Place Concert Committee – is made possible thanks to generous support from the NY State Council on the Arts administered by CNY Arts.
Next month the Syracuse songwriters series continues March 9 with veteran tunesmiths Bob Halligan Jr. and Jeffrey Pepper Rodgers; followed by a tribute to local jazz composers performed on April 10 by the Frank Grosso Quartet; lpl.or g ; 315-457-0310.
C-NS bowler Arnold puts up another 300 game
By PHIl BlACKwEll
If the point was to earn collective honors and build up plenty of confidence for the upcoming Section III championships, the Cicero-North Syracuse boys bowling team succeeded.
Yet what made the Northstars’ 7-0 shutout of West Genesee last Monday at Strike-N-Spare Lanes more than routine was seeing Garrett Arnold get to perfection again.
Arnold, who never shot a 300 game before doing so in a match against East Syracuse Minoa in December, pulled it off again in the second of two games against the Wildcats, putting all 12 shots in the pocket and seeing them turn into strikes. He also had a 300 in a separate tournament in between these other two gems.
All of this was part of a match where no C-NS bowler competed in more than two games. Still, there was time for Jay -
son Gilchrist to earn a 268 prior to Arnold’s 300, with Hunter Baciuska adding games of 224 and 202. Cameron Miller and Nehemiah Bachmann had matching opening games of 209. Liverpool had quite a lead-up to the sectional tournament with three matches, two of them against rival Baldwinsville – one of them at B’ville Sports Bowl, the other at Flamingo Bowl.
The Bees needed to win both matches to catch C-NS atop the standings in the SCAC Metro division or the Northstars would earn the outright title.
In last Tuesday’s 7-0 defeat at B’ville, Liverpool saw Mykey Hatherill impress with games of 212, 234 and 231 for a 677 series. Carter Thomas had 188, 203 and 215 for a three-game total of 606 as Kaden Lake got a 566 series (high game 197) and Tanner Gist a 510 series. However, the Bees got a
703 series (high game 257) from Zenon Gasiorowski and a 10-strike 276 opening game by Scott Ritcey on his way to a 679 series which edged out the 676 set from teammate Wes Lell. Jordan Sevigny added a three-game total of 661.
Meanwhile, the Liverpool girls got the best individual series from Sara Conover as her 246 second game augmented a 189 and 205 during a 640 set. Still, LHS lost 7-0 to B’ville,who had more depth as Sam Hass shot a 606 series and Lizzy Hildreth added a 596 set.
Liverpool’s boys would handle Fayetteville-Manlius in another 7-0 match Thursday at Flamingo led by Gist shooting 235, 233 and 214 for a 682 series which beat his previous season mark by 51 pins.
Kyle Lake closed with a 10-strike 278 to finish with a 666 total that included an opening 212. Thomas added a 574 series with his own 212 game as
Chris Harding shot 204 in his lone game. Kaden Lake and Peter DiRubbo had matching high games of 194.
Even with Conover shooting 187, 157 and 212 in her 556 series, Liverpool’s girls took a 7-0 defeat to F-M who had a well-balanced effort of six bowlers recording series of 438 or better led by Lillian Squire’s 497 set.
Both Liverpool sides lost to B’ville again on Friday at Flamingo Bowl but the 5-2 defeat for the boys included several outstanding performances for the hosts.
Leading all individuals, Kyle Lake shot a 650 series with games of 245 and 226. Gist closed with a 246 in his 604 series as Hatherill opened with a 226 in his 566 series and Chris Harding stepped up with a 215 game during his 518 series. Four Bees shot series of 580 or higher led by the 635 set from Ricey that included a 258 game.
laValle tapped for town judge; Fadden for First Ward councilor
By Russ TARBy Contributing writer
Village of Liverpool Judge Anthony LaValle has twice challenged incumbent Town of Salina Judge Andrew Piraino and lost both times. LaValle ran on the Democratic Party line. Piraino, like LaValle, is a lifelong Republican.
This year Piraino is retiring, and the Town of Salina Republican Committee has nominated LaValle for town judge.
He has served on the bench in Liverpool for 18 years, and he continues to work for New York State as a court attorney referee.
The GOP committee also nominated incumbent Town Supervisor Nick Paro to run for a third term, and nominated former Liverpool Deputy Mayor Christina Fadden to run for First Ward town councilor.
Republican committee Chairman Matt Cushing said that the following nominations were made on Tuesday evening, Jan. 28:
- Town Supervisor: Nick Paro
- Town Judge: Anthony LaValle
- 1st Ward Councilor: Chris Fadden
- 2nd Ward Councilor: Aaron Henry - 3rd
Townhomes get nod
Planning board approves Park & Vine holdings’ proposed 8-unit project
By Russ TARBy Contributing writer
At its Jan. 27 meeting, the village planning board approved a developer’s plan for eight upscale apartments inside two row house-style townhomes to be built at 103 Vine St. on the corner of Brow Street. The vote was 4 to 1.
Only board member Sam Reppi, opposed the approval.
Voting in favor of the project were Chairman Bob Bradt and board members Nathan Holliday, Heidi McElwee and Jim Rosier.
For the past several months, the board had been questioning the developer and its representatives as they outlined their plans and presented artist’s renderings.
Owner-developer Michael Dougherty, his daughter, Lily Dougherty, both of Park & Vine Holdings, and Taber Rowlee of the Rowlee Construction Company made repeated appearances before the board.
While they had designed the two-building project to be compatible with the village’s comprehensive plan and its community-design handbook, their neighbors along Brow Street have their doubts, citing traffic, density and drainage as concerns.
In mid-December Brow Street resident Lisa Desimone presented the village board of trustees with a petition signed by 110 villagers calling for a moratorium on the construction of any building more than three families.
The trustees declined to act on the moratorium.
The planning board’s public hearing on the project at 103 Vine was opened in September and continued for four more months.
A single Brow Street resident, Henry Brettschneider, spoke at the Jan. 27 meeting before the public hearing was closed to make way for the vote.
Brettschneider warned that the land on which they’re building is a flood plain.
At earlier public hearings, other Brow Street residents expressed concerns about density and traffic. Brow Street is one of the narrowest roadways in the village.
Reppi said he opposed the project because it’s too big.
“It’s too cramped,” he said. “My view is that it needs to be reduced to four units.”
“Given the scarcity of available land for development within the village,” Reppi continued, “we need to make sensible decisions. Make no mistake, that small patch of land will be overdeveloped with eight tightly-positioned side-by-side units, tarvia will dominate landscape and the elevation will be significant. To pare this project back to four units is reasonable and still economically feasible for the developer.”
The four board members who voted in favor of the project approval each made statements supporting their stances.
Holliday said the townhomes will “enhance the village.”
McElwee said the project is “in line with our comprehensive plan.”
Rosier said the board has done its “due diligence” while examining the project for nearly two years.
Bradt said he lives next door to the Marina Apartments which has 16 units on Sycamore Street.
“And all those people, they’re my neighbors too,” he said. Each rental unit at 103 Vine St. will include two or three bedrooms.
A basement garage for a single vehicle will be located beneath each unit and each tenant will have access to two additional parking spaces.
Dougherty estimated that the monthly rental fee for each townhome would be between $3,500 and $4,000
Photos Courtesy of Colleen Kattau/isreal hagan
Award-winning songwriter Isreal Hagan and Bilingual songwriter Colleen Kattau will perform sunday.
THE sOuTH BAy TROllEy
Editor’s note: This year the village of North Syracuse celebrates its 100th anniversary.
Beginning as Podunk, later as Centerville and becoming North Syracuse by the US Post Office in the 1880s, the village of North Syracuse was officially incorporated by New York state in 1925. The two square mile area village straddles the towns of Cicero and Clay border. The village has grown from a small community to a busy crossroads stop on the Salina and Central Square Plank Road, Northern Electric Railway Trolley Line and modern highways.
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At the beginning of the 20th century North Syracuse was still an isolated rural community. There was no
public transportation except for the antique stagecoach that rumbled along the old Plank Road.
Interurban trolley lines, powered by overhead wires, were becoming popular as an efficient way to move large numbers of people quickly to relatively distant location The power was delivered along high tension lines from the hydroelectric plants at Niagara Falls. Local leaders decided that in order for the North Syracuse area to grow, a trolley line was needed. The line was laid out from the north side of Syracuse to the South Bay resort on Oneida Lake. The tracks were laid by steam engine trains in 1904, and in 1905 the main
buildings including a power plant, headquarters, and ticket office, and huge trolley barn were erected where the line crossed Church St.
Today’s South Bay Road was originally the route of the Syracuse and South Bay Electric Railroad. From the north side of Syracuse to what is now Northern Lights, the line followed what is now Rt. 11. Two tracks were laid, one northbound, the other southbound.
Financial difficulties prevented the line from opening until Aug. 1908, one of the la trolley lines in this area to open. It was part of an interurban network that covered much of central New York.
The trolley line was successful, and the North Syracuse area grew rapidly as a result. In 1912 a spur line was opened from Watertown Junction (now near the corner of South Bay Road and Pine Grove Road) to Brewerton, to connect with the steam railroad going into northern New York.
The Syracuse and South Bay Electric Railroad became the Syracuse Northern Electric Railway in 1917. The trolley provided easy access to the South Bay resort on Oneida Lake; from South Bay steamboats went to resorts on Frenchman’s Island and Sylvan Beach.
The trolley also provided easy access to the northern suburbs of Syracuse. North Syracuse grew so quickly that it became a village in 1925. In the 1920s the com-
munities of Mattydale and Pitcher Hill developed along the trolley line. The trolley was the best public transportation that the North Syracuse area has ever had. There were several stops in the village of North Syracuse, including at Fay Road (now Taft Road), Pleasant Ave., and Wells Ave. East.
The trolley line had one serious accident. On the foggy morning of Oct. 23, 1920, a passenger trolley heading north from Syracuse collided with a freight trolley heading south. The motorman of the passenger trolley, Henry Woodward, was killed, and five others were injured. The accident occurred north of where South Bay Road and Gillette Road meet.
The increasing use of automobiles and the Great Depression put an end to
the trolley. The last trolley in North Syracuse ran in 1932. A few remnants of the trolley survive today. The disbanded Plank Road Historical Society preserved several artifacts, including Car 200, the last surviving interurban in this area. Car 1036, the last surviving Syracuse streetcar (which never ran on the interurban line through North Syracuse), which the Plank Road Historical Society used as a mobile museum, is now at the National Railway Historical Society Museum in Central Square. The Trolley Waiting Station at Stop 6 (now
Paul de lallo, 101
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Paul De Lallo passed away Jan. 23, 2025, just two weeks shy of his 102nd birthday. He was proud of being a first generation American, born in Solvay. He served his country in the Army and rose to the rank of Sargent before being discharged. He utilized the GI Bill to earn a master’s degree in education from Syracuse University. He moved his growing family to Camillus in the early 1950s and lived all of his days in his home, raising four children there.
His legacy can easily be summed up in one word - opportunity. His parents came to America for a great-
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Prolific artist, talented musician, versatile actor
Steven (Steve) Dustin Tarnow, 40, of Charleston, SC, passed away peacefully, with grace and immersed in love on Friday, Dec. 6, 2024, in Charleston.
He was strong, courageous, and. in the face of many obstacles. never gave in or gave up.
Steve was born May 2, 1984 in Syracuse, and was a 2002 graduate of Baker High School in Baldwinsville. While attending high school, Steve’s interests in art and music grew. Through art classes and selfdirection, he became a prolific twodimensional artist.
In addition, Steve honed his musical skills as a self-taught guitarist and singer/songwriter. He was lead vocalist and played guitar for the band Something Worth Saving, which performed in the annual Battle of the Bands at Baker.
Steve went on to further his education after high school. He obtained
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er opportunity. He earned a degree and later bought a business for an opportunity to support his family. He worked side by side with his
anAssociate’sDegree in Liberal Arts and Sciences: General Studies/Humanities from Mohawk Valley Community College in Utica, N.Y.
He then focused on theatrical and musical performance at SUNY Potsdam where he was awarded a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Theater.
wife, Estelle (who was the backbone of the company), for the opportunity to build that business. He established the Camillus Youth Basketball Association for the opportunity for area children to play and learn a sport. Paul also was instrumental in building the Shove Park hockey facility to give kids the opportunity to participate in another sport. He supported his children’s education pursuits for an opportunity for them to realize their dreams.
He encouraged his 10 grandchildren in their various activities and gave them each an opportunity to earn money and learn about business working in the summer. His adult children and spouses all worked at
At Potsdam, Steve received technical training in acting and singing and had a variety of roles in many college shows. He also performed with the Crane School of Music vocal ensembles.
Following his years at Potsdam, Steve attended Binghamton University as a graduate student where he continued to be very involved in musical and theatrical productions and where he earned a Master of Arts Degree in Theater.
Throughout his college years and beyond, Steve was an impas-
Elizabeth S. Glies, 90, of North Syracuse and Cicero, passed away Jan. 22, 2025. Fergerson Funeral Home, North Syracuse, has arrangements.
sioned songwriter. His music and lyrics were brilliantly crafted, and his performances of his original works were dynamic and captivating whether in a room for a few, outdoors under a tree, or on a stage for many. Music is an incredible healer as well as an inspirational roadmap for life, and Steve knew this better than anyone.
After completing his education and training, Steve relocated to Charleston, SC, where he continued to develop his musical skills as a technically trained vocalist and his theatrical skills as a versatile actor and where he was an active member with several theater groups.
Most recently, he was affiliated with the Footlight Players and performed in many productions with them at the Queen Street Playhouse
Linda L. Cerio, 77, of Cicero, passed away Jan. 23, 2025. Fergerson Funeral Home, North Syracuse, has arrangements.
Roszita M. Vance, 84, of North Syra-
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the family business at one point of another and it was an opportunity to help out but also build the business. Currently three family members have the opportunity to be involved in the 60+ year old business still supporting the families. Family has been everything to Paul over the years and having the opportunity to be with his four adult children: Nick (Lynda) De Lallo, Pamela (Wesley) Yager, Paula De Lallo (Tom Goodhart) and Christine De Lallo, 10 grandchildren (and spouses) and 18 (plus one on the way) great-grandchildren has been important. He has sorely missed his loving wife, Estelle, for 10 years and has finally been reunited with her.
in Charleston. Steve was a passionate and amazingly multi-talented artist, singer/ songwriter, musician and actor who lived his life making others’ lives better and brighter. He possessed a lightning-speed quick wit and an incredible sense of humor which cast a beacon of light in any room into which he walked, and even those who just met him casually couldn’t help but be touched by his warmth and love.
Steve’s creativity knew no bounds and resonated in the world of food as well. He was an aficionado in the kitchen as both a chef and a recipe innovator and lent his expertise to the restaurants where he worked when he wasn’t performing.
Steve’s life was also defined by his love for all animals and for nature. Both were driving forces in him every day, and his artwork communicated these loves. His compassion for living things always prevailed, and his appreciation and respect for nature was unparalleled.
Family meant everything to
cuse, passed away Jan. 24, 2025. Fergerson Funeral Home, North Syracuse, has arrangements.
Raymond F. Geis, 83, of North Syracuse, passed away Jan. 26, 2025. Fergerson
Paul received many awards over the years for his participation in many groups (Camillus Optimists, CYBA, Camillus Sports Hall of Fame) and everywhere family goes they run into people with memories of Paul.
While each family member was very special in his life his youngest grandson, Daniel, dedicated his days to make Paul comfortable, loved and cared for. They had a special bond that will never be broken. Memorial service for Estelle had been postponed so their service could be held together. Memorial Services for Paul and Estelle were held at Holy Family Church in Fairmount at 9 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 1.
Steve, and Steve meant everything to his family. He will be forever deeply and heartfully missed, but memories of him will be even more deeply and heartfully cherished.
Steve is survived by his parents, Robert and Sandra (Castiglione) Tarnow, Jr., his siblings, Robert Tarnow, Ryan Tarnow and Natalie (Adan) Sanchez, his nieces, Brinley and Emmy Sanchez, his fiancée, Hannah Hautamaki, several aunts, uncles and cousins and many friends.
Steve was predeceased by his maternal grandparents, Vincent and Beverly (Savage) Castiglione, and his paternal grandparents, Robert Tarnow, Sr., and Audrey (Ney) (Tarnow) Huntington.
A private Celebration of Steve’s Life will be held at a future date.
The family kindly requests that contributions in Steve’s memory can be made to: Helping Hounds Dog Rescue, 7268 Caswell Ave., North Syracuse, NY 13212. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared with the family online at: syracuse.comobits.
Funeral Home, North Syracuse, has arrangements. Bradley A. Milton, 45, of Jordan, passed away Jan. 27, 2025. The Bush Funeral Home of Elbridge has arrangements.
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Vital need
After the intense winter weather that has been felt all across the country, and the California wildfires, the American Red Cross is encouraging donors to give blood or platelets to help protect the blood supply from the ongoing impact of these events.
Donors of all blood types – particularly type O negative blood donors and those giving platelets – are needed to help save lives this month, according to the Red Cross.
As dangerous snow and ice continue to sweep across the country, and wildfires in Southern California continue to burn and impact air quality, Red Cross blood drive cancellations have grown into the hundreds, the Red Cross announced.
Collectively, this has resulted in more than 12,000 uncollected blood and platelet donations in January.
As National Blood Donor Month continues, the Red Cross is asking people to consider helping secure the supply of blood and platelets.
According to the Red Cross, approximately 29,000 units of red blood cells are needed every day in the U. S. and nearly 5,000 units of platelets and 6.500 units of plasma are needed daily in the U.S. and nearly 16 million blood components are transfused each year in the U.S.
Sickle cell disease affects 90,000 to 100,000 people in the U.S. About 1,000 babies are born with the disease each year. Sickle cell patients can require blood transfusions throughout their lives.
The average red blood cell transfusion is approximately three units and a single car accident victim can require as many as 100 units of blood as a frame of reference.
Blood and platelets cannot be manufactured; they can only come from volunteer donors and the blood type most often requested by hospitals is type O and one donation can help save more than one life.
According to the American Cancer Society, more than 1.8 million people are expected to be diagnosed with cancer. Many of them will need blood, sometimes daily, during their chemotherapy treatment
Each year, an estimated 6.8 million people in the U.S. donate blood and 13.6 million units of whole blood and red blood cells are collected in the U.S. in a year.
About 45% of people in the U.S. have Group O (positive or negative) blood; the proportion is higher among Hispanics (57%) and African Americans (51%).
Type O negative red cells can be given to patients of all blood types. Because only 7% of people in the U.S. are type O negative, it’s always in great demand and often in short supply.
Type AB plasma can be transfused to patients of all blood types. Since only 4% of people in the U.S. have type AB blood, this plasma is usually in short supply.
Red blood cells must be used within 42 days or less and platelets must be used within just five days, the Red Cross said.
A few things to keep in mind according to the Red Cross as far as eligibility to donate is concerned include for whole blood donations this can be done every 56 days up to six times per year and donors must be in good health and 16 in most states and weigh at least 110 pounds.
For platelet donations this can be done every seven days up to 24 times per year and also requires donors be feeling well and most states require donors to be at least 17 and weigh at least 110 pounds.
All who donate up to Feb. 28, 2025, will get a $15 e-gift card to a merchant of choice. See RedCrossBlood.org/Flurry for details.
Donors are asked to book a time to give blood or platelets by using the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visiting RedCrossBlood.org, where places to donate can also be found, or calling 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767).
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THE NEws OF THE dAy
This morning, after I had fed the cats and my spouse, I turned on the TV to gather what I could about how the world was faring and whether I could safely leave the house either because of the weather or the state of the world. After the last exhausting election, I had promised myself that I would steer clear of media that raised my cortisol levels. Usually that meant watching Spectrum News, where you can get a complete weather report every 10 minutes along with the local news. I, for what reason I can’t fathom, clicked on to a cable news program
There it was, the Senate hearing regarding the confirmation of Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., to the position of the head of Health and Human Services. I was transfixed. Now I am not in any way really knowledgeable about health care except as a consumer. In fact, am probably one of the top consumers of health care in the area. And, given that, I have developed a sense of what is good care. Simply, I want my providers to be educated in the art and science of medicine that is the most current, evidence based and compassionate. I need those practi -
tioners on whom I have placed my trust to be part of a robust system that shares knowledge, both locally, nationally and internationally.
Even ordinary restrictions on this are countless. The diminishing number of primary care physicians, the cost and availability of medical education, the limitations set by insurance companies and politically generated laws among many other factors interfere with the delivery of quality health care.
I looked up Health and Human Services just to make sure.
Health and Human Services, formerly Health Education and Welfare, is a department in the executive branch of government that includes The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC,) which is tasked with monitoring and responding to disease outbreaks at home and abroad including those related to contaminated food. It also includes the National Institutes of Health, the research arm of HHS and the Food and Drug Administration which regulates food safety, medical drugs and devices. In addition to these HHS includes the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, management of insurance services to older adults
and indigent individuals and families. The Administration on Children and Families (ACL) manages programs that provide assistance to older adults, people with disabilities, families and caregivers.
HHS is a critical part of the health care system. It needs quality employees and a director who is knowledgeable about science, medicine and management. Now, why would this particular man be the one chosen by the new administration to be the next director of HHS?
Robert F. Kennedy has no medical, scientific or managerial background. He has established himself as an award-winning environmentalist and writer but he is also a well-known activist in the anti-vax movement, has told the world that COVID was engineered to spare those of the Jewish faith, says that his addiction to heroin gave him a clearer mind after a brain infection by a parasitic worm. He is pro-abortion and denies that HIV causes AIDS. He says that Wi-Fi causes cancer and that school shootings are caused by taking antidepressants. I watched him deny these positions today. What is the truth that he brings to this hearing?
Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.,
was a candidate for the presidency last year. His run for the presidency was thought to appeal to the same demographic as the Republican candidate. In August of 2024, after several conversations with Trump, RFK, Jr., withdrew from the race and threw his support to Trump. Do you think there was any quid pro quo involved?
Are we that stupid? Do we bow down to the leader’s political plotting to dismantle the government by creating chaos leaving us vulnerable in matters of life and death by putting forward an individual so blatantly unqualified?
I am hoping that the Senate can overcome their allegiance to politics and think about who is best to lead the executive department most influential in the country’s health care. A lot to take in on a Wednesday morning, when all I really wanted was the weather report and local news.
Ann Ferro is a mother, a grandmother and a retired social studies teacher. While still figuring out what she wants to be when she grows up, she lives in Marcellus with lots of books, a spouse and a large orange cat.
Syracuse hockey hero slays Monsters
Southpaw forward Gage Goncalves put on quite the snipe show Saturday, Jan. 25 at Upstate Medical University Arena at Onondaga County War Memorial.
The 23-year old Syracuse Crunch skater scored both a game-tying penalty shot and the overtime winning goal against the formidable Cleveland Monsters.
Five times already this season, the 23-year-old allstar hockey winger – who has roomed here in Liverpool and more recently in North Syracuse – has been called up to the National Hockey League’s Tampa Bay Lightning before being reassigned to the American Hockey League’s Syracuse Crunch.
Goncalves has skated in 26 games with Tampa Bay this season, recording one goal and two points. He logged his first career NHL point with an assist Nov. 21 at Columbus before scoring his first career goal Dec. 19 versus St. Louis.
From NH l to AH l Jan. 14
On Jan. 14, the native of Mission, British Columbia was sent back down to Syracuse by the Lightning. Since then he has scored four goals and two assists over five games with the Crunch, who currently stand in fifth place in the seven-team AHL North Division.
That Saturday night, the 25th, showed that Goncalves
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has all the grit, stamina and stickhandling skills needed to make him excel in the offensive zone.
The Monsters were first on the board five minutes into the Jan. 25 game when Owen Sillinger scored on a short breakaway. Cleveland doubled their lead with a shorthanded goal late in the frame after Halverson came out of the crease, but misplayed the puck and Dylan Gambrell sent it into an unmanned net.
s eason-high shots on goal
The Crunch cut their deficit in half with a second-period goal. Cleveland goaltender Jet Greaves made an initial save on Declan Carlile’s close-range shot, but the defenseman found his own rebound and fired it in.
The Crunch had literally peppered Greaves with shots on goal, a season-high 47 in all, while Crunch netminder Brandon Halverson handled just 14 shots by the Monsters. Syracuse knotted the score, 2-2, just 1:31 into the final frame. Gabriel Fortier was in front of the net to tip in a long left-point shot from Steven Santini.
Crunch host Comets Friday
The Crunch rallied back and took over the lead with three minutes left in the game off a rare penalty shot by Goncalves. He made the oneon-one look easy: he skated in,
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arced toward the left, stopped short and whistled in a wellplaced wrist shot that seemed to freeze Greaves. But then the game was forced into overtime when Cleveland’s Rocco Grimaldi threw a cross-zone feed for Gavin Brindley to score from the left circle. Goncalves still had gas in his engine and fire in his lumber. Just 1:11 into the overtime frame, The 6-foot-1, 184-pound forward cut across the slot and fired in the gamewinner.
The Crunch host thruway rivals, the Utica Comets, at 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 7, at the Upstate Medical University Arena at Onondaga County War Memorial at 800 S. State St. in Syracuse. Ticket prices range between $40.75 and $44.85; syracusecrunch.co m ; 315-473-4444.
Hot digitty dog! Second month of every year Heid’s offers an annual two-for-one deal. Buy any one Hofmann frank or coney for $2.65, and get another free! And they won’t charge you for mustard either!
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l ast word “A great hot dog is a work of art.” –The late chef and author Anthony Bourdain.
Ramblings from the empty nest ann Ferro
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HISTORY
HENRy ClAy – THE NAmE yOu sHOuld KNOw
By JEFF sNOw town of Clay historian Clay historiCal assoCiation member
In the town of Clay, do residents ever wonder why the name Clay is used here in Central New York? Some citizens might not even think to ask what origin of the name was. Some might think the name came from the type of dirt in the area. Others might think it’s related to the Henry Clay Boulevard that runs thru the middle of the town, which was changed in 1977 from 7th North Street to honor Henry Clay. I did a small survey of members from the Clay Historical Association (CHA) and town of Clay employees and it was a split between knowing the town of Clay’s name was related to Henry Clay vs not knowing or thinking it was the dirt. This was probably a little onesided as members of the CHA are more aware of history in general. My father and uncle who lived here in the town of Clay their whole lives never thought of where the name Clay came
from. They thought it was from the dirt in the area. I would like to do some history moments in the future to reflex on who Henry Clay was, where he lived and what he did. I know that Henry Clay ran for president a few times but did not win. If he did win, most
likely Clay would be more well-known like Washington and Lincoln. There are many locations around the country named after Henry Clay, like counties and towns. There are also things named after Henry Clay as well, like ships, schools, hotels and even
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Scouts mark milestone
To the editor:
As we celebrate the 115th anniversary of scouting, it’s an opportune moment to reflect on the profound impact that Scouting America can have on today’s youth. The recent name change to Scouting America reflects a broader, more inclusive vision that aims to reach all young people across the nation, regardless of background, to pursue growth, development, and responsible citizenship.
Since its inception in 1910, scouting has fostered values of leadership, responsibility, and community service.
As we navigate the complexities of the 21st century, today’s youth face challenges unlike any before. With the rise of digital distractions, shifting societal values, and an uncertain job market, it can be difficult for young people to find their footing. However, organizations like Scouting America offer a beacon of hope by equipping young individuals with invaluable life skills that transcend generations. Through hands-on activities, outdoor experiences, and mentorship, Scouting America helps cultivate teamwork, discipline, and a spirit of service to others. These qualities are
vital for young people to thrive in today’s ever-changing world. Whether earning merit badges or taking on leadership roles, scouts are given the tools to succeed both personally and professionally.
As our country grapples with mental health, civic disengagement, and the loss of social connection, Scouting America is a proven institution fostering resilience, community engagement, and a strong sense of purpose. With the anniversary marking over a century of service, scouting remains more relevant than ever.
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cigars. The western part of the town of Cicero was
given the name Clay in honor of Henry Clay, the
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statesman from Kentucky in 1827. The New York State Legislature wanted to divide the town of Cicero in half and picked his name. When residents heard of this, it was met with much disfavor, as some wanted the name to be Euclid.
An attempt was made to change the name to something besides Clay but the legislature refused to be swayed on changing it. It is not known that Henry Clay ever came up to this area. In some upcoming articles we’ll visit other Henry Clay places and things named after him. Seen here are a few pictures of Henry Clay from the Library of Congress.
If anyone has any requests to look up anything on Henry Clay, contact me at historian@townofclay.or g
For more information, suggestions or article requests, please visit the Clay Historical Association’s Google page. Any questions can be directed to historian@townofclay.org.
The Clay Historical Association meets on the second Wednesday of every month at 6:30 p.m. at the Clay Historical Park. Those interested in attending, inviting others to join, or sharing any historical photographs are encouraged to reach out.
More information can be read on townofclay.org can be found under historian page 3 about Henry Clay that was written by Dorothy Heller a few years ago.
What “Tees” do you play?
For many years, I have recommended and promoted that amateur golfers should play from “tees” that are a complement to their distance and ability. When they did this, three things usually happened. eir round was historically shorter, it was more enjoyable and their score was routinely lower. e decision I made 20 years ago to move up one set of tees, was the best decision for me because that is absolutely what happened…I had more fun playing and I shot lower scores. I “almost” felt guilty playing some of the holes because the “tees” were clearly 30 yards and sometimes 40 yards shorter than the ones I used to play. I found myself playing a combination of “tees” that better suited my ability.
e di culty comes when someone has to decide which “tees” are a complement and which ones are a liability. I have good news. It is no longer necessary to worry about a solution to this challenging issue. e United States Golf Association (USGA) has gured it out by Interviewing hundreds of golf professionals, thousands of golfers and analyzing millions of rounds of golf. Here is what they found out:
* More than 50% of all golfers play a course length that is too long for the experience they want. Sometimes this is by choice but other times there are not tee options available.
* e USGA provided golf courses and golfers with tools to select the “Best Tees”. ese included infographics, scorecard guidance and in-depth consulting.
* e results were overwhelmingly positive. e rounds increased with shorter course options and the golfers enjoyment increased when playing from the “Best Tees”.
e USGA “BEST TEE” SELECTOR GUIDE, is based on the distance golfers hit their “7” iron (carry and roll yardage). ese examples are based on a hypothetical set of colored tee markers.
* If you hit your 7 iron 90 yards or less, you should be playing from the most “forward” set of…Red Tees.
* If you hit your 7 iron 90-100 yards, play a combination of Red/Green.
* If you hit your 7 iron 100-110 yards, play from the Green Tees.
* If you hit your 7 iron 110-120 yards, play a combination of White/Green Tees.
* If you hit your 7 iron 120-130 yards, play from the White Tees.
* If you hit your 7 iron 130-140 yards, play from the Blue/White Tees.
* If you hit your 7 iron 140-150 yards, play from the Blue Tees.
* If you hit your 7 iron 150-160 yards, play from the Black/Blue Tees.
* If you hit your 7 iron 160 or more yards, play from the Black Tees.
To say that the USGA is a “trusted leader” of the game of golf, is certainly an understatement. ey exist to serve the game and its participants and although the “Best Tee” Selector Guide may seem a bit complicated to the average amateur, it is clearly understood by the Golf Professional, his sta and the Greens Superintendent. e USGA surveyed almost all PGA and LPGA professionals and concluded, the most appropriate de nition of what are the “Best Tees” to play is this…”A set of tees is a good t for a golfer’s ability when it allows them to comfortably reach the fairway on par 4s and par 5s, reach the vicinity of most greens in regulation, and allows them to hit a variety of clubs on their approach shots”.
If you need assistance setting up your course with “Best Tees” to play, contact: Dave Pierce of the USGA Green Section v-dpierce@usga.org
Wallace/Gottwald
Denise Wallace & the late James Wallace are pleased to announce the wedding of their daughter lindsey to Joseph Gottwald Iv, son of Nancy and Joseph Gottwald on Oct. 10, 2024. A destination wedding at Castle Ladyhawke in North Carolina was the setting for the couple. lindsey is a graduate of the Albany College of Pharmacy & Albany Medical College. She is currently employed as a physician asistant at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, mN. Joseph is a graduate of the Albany College of Pharmacy and Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine. He is employed as an anesthesiologist at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN. The couple plans to honeymoon in Europe.
Mocha is looking for a home
By dONNA NEwmAN
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Mocha is 10 years old and is technically a senior, but don’t tell her that. Behind that sugar face beats the heart of a dog half her age. she loves adventures, treats, learning new tricks, and going for walks, but she also appreciates a soft bed, a cuddle, and a stuffed Kong. She just completed a Barkour class! She’s dog selective and would do best in a home without cats. She came to the shelter when her family could no longer take care of her. Those who know her, love her, but at first glance, she may appear aloof. Don’t fall for it! Once she gets to know you, she’s your best friend and won’t let you out of her sight. She came to the shelter in May, and seems resigned to her lot in life. But there’s hope in her heart that her “furever” family is out there. Puppies are great, but there’s something very special about earning the trust and affection of a senior dog. Mocha is in the twilight of her life, but the love she has to give is endless. 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 CNY SPCA is located at 5878 East Molloy Road, Syracuse. For more information about adoption, call 315-454-4479, email frontdesk2@cnyspca.org, or visit cnyspca.org
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C-NS hockey tops Mohawk Valley, Auburn
By PHIl BlACKwEll
Infused with energy after its second 3-3 tie with state no. 1-ranked West Genesee in as many outings, the Cicero-North Syracuse ice hockey team was not eager to have winter weather interfere with the schedule again.
This was especially the case last Tuesday night, when yet another January snowstorm kept the Northstars from going to Kennedy Arena to test itself against the other unbeaten area Division I side, Rome Free Academy.
What had happened against WG on Jan. 25 at the Syracuse War Memorial only reinforced C-NS’s belief that it could make a championship run.
Staying close most of the way, the Northstars overcame a 3-2 deficit through two periods with a tying tally in the third, and it would stay even.
Trevor Smith, who recorded 40 saves in the first meeting against the Wildcats at Shove Park in December, nearly matched that total here with 38 saves.
Overcoming 27 saves by WG goalie Luke Beck, the Northstars’ Emmit Porter
got his 12th and 13th goals of the season, the other goal going to Cam Walker. Andrew Gabor picked up a pair of assists and Nate Bustin also got an assist.
Back-to-back games would come late in the week as C-NS went to Utica’s Nexus Center to face Mohawk Valley Thursday before returning to the Twin Rinks to meet Auburn a night later.
The Northstars outscored Mohawk Valley 7-4, further cementing its spot in third place in the Division I standings as Gabor had the best game of his varsity career.
Involved in all but one of C-NS’s scor-
ing plays, Gabor compiled a three-goal hat trick and tacked on a trio of assists, too, with Porter close behind notching four assists to go with a lone goal. Bustin converted twice and Austin Clarke found the net, too, Dylan Ling contributing an assist. Then, against Auburn, C-NS breezed to a 7-1 victory over the Maroons, putting the team’s mark at 12-3-2 overall with games against Ontario Bay and Watertown IHC this week that, with the possible makeup of the RFA game, will close out the regular season.
Liverpool swimmers defeat J-D/CBA, 91-88
By PHIl BlACKwEll
Twice in a span of 24 hours the Liverpool boys swim team would compete and would win both meets, capping it off last Friday with a big 91-88 victory over Jamesville-DeWitt/Christian Brothers Academy.
Going to J-D Middle School for this meet, Liverpool found itself trailing the Red Rams 85-81 going into the final race on the card, the 400-yard freestyle relay.
But with its top quartet posting a time of three minutes 33.36 seconds, Liverpool beat out the 3:36.12 from J-D/CBA, earning eight points to the Rams’ four, and added two points for third place to get the team victory.
Before all this, Liverpool got the meet going by winning the 200 medley relay in 1:46.01 well ahead of J-D/CBA’s 1:53.14, and then the individual stars went to work.
In the 50 freestyle Jack Cavallerano blazed to victory in 22.17 seconds with Sean O’Neil, in 23.52, edging the Ram’s Jonas Sarmast (23.65) for second place and James Hayden fourth in 24.23.
An even better race unfolded in the 100 butterfly, Cavallerano needing 52.78 seconds to edge the 52.96 from J-D/CBA standout Lesha Kabunov, both of them state-qualfying times.
O’Neil returned in the 100 freestyle for another 1-2 Liverpool finish, this
time winning with 51.05 seconds as Bryce Shutts got the runner-up spot in 54.05.
Despite this, Liverpool faced a large deficit until it swept the top four in the 100 breaststroke led by Ryan Vann taking it in 1:10.62. Jake Knapp was second with 1:11.78 ahead of Hayden (1:14.31) and Jonah Keyes (1:19.20) in fourth place.
Dean Seckner finished second in the 500 freestyle in 6:06.75 though well back of Kabunov’s 4:57.60 as Liverpool was second in the 200 freestyle relay in 1:43.29.
Lincoln Cowan gained third place in the 200 individual medley posting 2:33.53 as Vann took third (1:59.17) and Shutts fourth (1:59.68) in the 200 freestyle, with Leo Encarnacion third and Jimmy Bui
fourth in the 100 backstroke. A day earlier, Liverpool faced Syracuse City and won by a far bigger margin, 10046, with Cavallerano taking the 50 freestyle in 22.26 seconds to O’Neil’s 23.17 and going 50.59 in the 100 freestyle to win there, too.
Hayden took his turn winning the 100 butterfly in 55.86 seconds and then swam the 100 backstroke in 59.15 to hold off Shutts’ 59.85, while Cowan won the 200 IM in 2:30.49 edging Knapp’s 2:31.31 and Seckner was first in the 500 freestyle in 6:08.78. Vann pulled away in the 100 breaststroke in 1:12.03, Knapp going 1:17.12 as Keyes posted 1:18.05 and Cowan 1:18.52.
Liverpool, C-NS girls basketball both win big
By PHIl BlACKwEll
Going into February the Liverpool girls basketball team was well aware of how important the regular-season homestretch would be in terms of shaping the eventual Section III Class AAA playoff bracket.
Liverpool’s schedule includes consecutive games this Friday and next Monday against Baldwinsville, followed on Feb. 14 by the rematch with Cicero-North Syracuse, whom it beat in January.
Even with that result, going into last week the Northstars remained in front in the state AAA rankings, sitting at no. 11
while Liverpool was placed at no. 14.
Both teams would play just once during the week, and both would win big.
Going first in last Wednesday night’s game against Henninger, Liverpool steadily put the Black Knights behind them, eventually prevailing by a score of 68-46.
The margin kept building throughout the contest, Liverpool ultimately in front 37-21 by halftime and then extending it to 58-31 before easing up in the fourth quarter.
A’briyah Cunningham is getting back to her usual range of production, finish-
ing with 22 points, which Henninger’s Sinai Lee matched. But Cunningham got support from the rest of the starters as Gia Kinsey gained 15 points and Gianna Washington 10 points, with Gracie Sleeth adding nine points and Angie Kohler seven points.
A night later it was C-NS hosting West Genesee on Senior Night and, moving to 12-3 on the season, the Northstars put together a comprehensive effort to dismantle the Wildcats 79-35.
Not looking ahead to its own big game at Bishop Ludden on Tuesday night, C-NS was already in front 17-11 when it
blitzed through the second quarter 23-6, only adding to its margin the rest of the night. Leah Benedict led with 17 points, including three 3-pointers, but Jilly Howell and Grace Villnave were close behind earning 15 points. Kylah Bednar got eight points just ahead of Alexis Gasparini, Avery Rumble and Elyse Cook earning six points apiece. Aside from meeting Ludden, C-NS also has a challenging game against state Class AA no. 7-ranked Rochester Aquinas on Friday night just as Liverpool has its first encounter with B’ville.
C-NS boys have 3-0 week, get even with Proctor
By PHIl BlACKwEll
Heading into February the Liverpool boys basketball team understands that the challenge of defending its Section III Class AAA championship will be immense – and Cicero-North Syracuse was part of the reason for it.
All the Northstars did last week was win three times in four days and, to close out this stretch, avenge its lone defeat of the regular season when it beat Utica Proctor 73-60 last Saturday afternoon to improve to 13-1 overall.
Remembering the 62-49 loss it took at the Nexus Center late in December, C-NS cranked up its defense in the first half to take charge, rarely allowing the Raiders room to pass or shoot and eventually build a 34-16 halftime lead.
Though Proctor did improve in the second half, it could not catch up nor cool down Nate Francis, who completed a memorable week of performances by sink-
ing eight 3-pointers to account for most of his 28 points.
Andrew Potter set his own season mark with 18 points, so Andrew Benedict could take more of a supporting role and still manage 15 points. Marcello Moorehand led the Raiders with 21 points.
Having climbed to no. 14 in the state Class AAA rankings earlier in the week, C-NS after a 24-hour weather postponement the returned to action last Wednesday against West Genesee.
Just as it did Dec. 17 in Camillus, the Northstars handled the Wildcats, this time in a 78-56 decision where Francis made his way to center stage where he would stay all week.
During a decisive 22-9 second-quarter push, Francis started finding open looks and converting them, and he kept going until seven 3-pointers had fallen and he had 29 points overall.
Benedict was close behind, pouring in 24 points as Brennan Tyler converted nine
points. C-NS’s defense was solid start to finish, not letting any WG player net more than 11 points from Kolton Castrello and Clyde Allen.
Liverpool would have its own game with WG Friday night in Camillus, and though it beat the Wildcats back in December it could not do so here, dropping a tight 57-55 decision.
C-NS was home that same night and rolled past Auburn 72-57, outscoring the Maroons 43-28 over the course of the second and third quarters to account for its entire margin.
Francis remained at the forefront of the Northstars’ attack, netting 26 points to nearly equal his West Genesee effort. Benedict finished with 17 points, Andrew Potter adding 10 points as Brennan Tyler and Miy’Jon McDowell both finished with six points.
Liverpool’s busy late-season slate got underway last Tuesday night at Baker High School where it battled to a 45-34 victory
over Baldwinsville.
Having defeated the Bees 60-48 at home on Dec. 17, Liverpool found the rematch more challenging thanks to a B’ville defense which never let the visitors relax even as it built a 21-14 halftime advantage. The Bees made up some ground and only trailed by four, 28-24, with one period left, but Liverpool was finally able to get some consistent production in the late going to thwart B’ville’s upset bid.
Freddy Fowler led all scorers gaining 15 points, with Alex Trombley adding 10 points.
Danny Dunn had even points as the Bees got 12 points apiece from M.J. Young and TeiShawn Wade plus eight points from Ben Leaton, but Liverpool heled the rest of the B’ville roster to a single field goal.
After the loss to West Genesee Liverpool would try to bounce back Monday against Auburn and take on FayettevilleManlius two days later as C-NS has games this week with Corcoran and Henninger.
C-NS swimmers power to 100-83 win over Mexico
By PHIl BlACKwEll
With the Section III championships looming in mid-February the CiceroNorth Syracuse boys swim team entered into its busiest stretch of the season.
It began on Jan. 24 with the Northstars facing Jamesville-DeWitt/Christian Brothers Academy and Syracuse City in a three-team event at Nottingham High School.
Beginning a busy weekend, Nate Ornoski earned 273.40 points to win a close diving battle with J-D/CBA’s Cameron Corona (267.00) as Chris Koegel was third with 262.95 and Carter Canastra (228.60) was fifth/ Ryan Lasher claimed a title in the 200 freestyle going 2:05.63, also taking third in the 100 freestyle in 57.35 seconds. Leo Alexander beat the field in the 500 freestyle in 5:19 flat as seventh-grader Anthony Aloi was second in 5:31.83.
C-NS was a close second (1:57.73) to the Red Rams (1:56.36) in the 200 medley relay. Lukyn Barak earned second place in the 200 individual medley posting 2:29.57 and the 100 breaststroke with 1:19.49 as Alex Breh (1:21.13) was fourth. The Northstars were also second in the 200 freestyle relay in 1:47.90.
Bryson Duncan went 1:08.43 for second place in the 100 backstroke. Brandon Keil took third (23.80 seconds) and Leo Alexander fourth (24.35) in the 50 freestyle, Keil later going 58.99 for third place in the 100 freestyle.
Ornoski returned to Nottingham less than 24 hours later and, in the Burgos Diving Invitational, edged Corona 489.55 points to 480.8 for second place behind Baldwinsville’s Nick Pompo (533.2) as Koegel was fifth, his 440.75 just missing the 450-point state qualifying standard, and Canastra was sixth with 437.8.
A third event in four days has C-NS
going to Mexico last Monday night and beating the Tigers 100-83, with two wins apiece from Alexander and Keil.
In a closely-fought 200 IM Alexander’s time of 2:11.31 held off the 2:12.70 of Mexico’s Stefano Magro, with Aloi third in 2:22.91. Then, in the 100 butterfly, Alexander edged Magro 57.58 seconds to 57.75.
Keil went 23.87 seconds to beat the Tigers’ John Rice (24.53) in the 50 freestyle, with Logan Tyo third in 26.46. Completing a sprint sweep, Keil would need 52.41 to hold off the 52.65 of Mexico’s Jacob Upcraft, and in the 400 freestyle relay Keil, Lasher, Alexander and Sean Loughlin took it in 3:49.30.
Aloi went exactly 5:30 to prevail in the 500 freestyle, with Tyo again third. Lasher’s 1:02.85 in the 100 backstroke was part of a top-three sweep with Koegel (1:10.67) holding off Duncan (1:10.79) for second. Lasher also got third in the 200 freestyle in 2:05.41. Still excelling on the diving board, Ornoski won with 265.15 points to Canastra’s 252.75 and Koegel’s 242.70. The 200 freestyle relay was close to a dead heat, C-NS going 1:40.16 one-hundredth of a second behind the Tigers’ 1:40.15, while Barak was second in the 100 breaststroke in 1:18.97. During Friday’s “One Last Chance” meet at Nottingham, C-NS was victorious in both the 200 medley (1:49.42) and 200 freestyle (1:38.63) relays, each time with Baldwinsville in second place, Not only that, but Alexander had a strong victory in the 100 breaststroke in 1:06.22 nearly 10 seconds clear of the field and Wesley Coyle made his way to the top in the 50 freestyle edging West Genesee’s Owen Johnson, 27.03 seconds to 27.12. Logan Tyo took fourth in the 100 butterfly.
