Star Review digital edition - April 17, 2024

‘SoLAr-br AtioNS’

Local student presents research in Spain

Eva Woodworth, of Liverpool, was one of three SUNY Oneonta students who spent spring break in Valencia, Spain, at the 20th Annual International Conference on Technology, Knowledge, and Society, hosted by the Polytechnic University of Valencia.

Working with department of philosophy faculty member Daniel Patrone, Woodworth and the other student researchers spent six months examining institutional compliance with safety and reporting regulations in research involving rDNA technology and synthetic biology. They traveled to Spain to present their paper, “Biosafety and Transparency in the Review and Oversight of Research Involving Potentially Dangerous Biotechnology.” They spent a week in Spain, sharing their findings and networking with professionals from around the world.

Woodworth is studying sociology at SUNY Oneonta. “I thoroughly enjoyed our research trip to Spain,” she said. “It is always great to experience another culture/environment, but seeing our research presented at an international conference and learning about research conducted by researchers from around the world was incredible. I am very grateful for Dr. Patrone

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other service related to Liverpool athletics. Coaches must be retired to be eligible for induction.

- Team nominations, those teams that have won state championships or were ranked #1 in the state at the end of the season before there were state playoffs. Nominations for induction will be accepted until June 30.

From left, student researchers Eva Woodworth, Meghan Hoolahan and Alexandra Krebs pose in front of their presentation in Spain.

Firefighters, officials gather in Cicero to mark RecruitNY

The Liverpool Middle Green Warriors Environmental Club recently was awarded a grant from the New York State Urban Forestry Council for up to $500 worth of educational materials and trees to be planted on the Liverpool Elementary and LMS campus this spring. LMS is the only school in Onondaga County to be awarded the grant this

Foundation Program, inspires collaboration between schools, students, and communities to facilitate experiences with trees as a learning tool. The program encourages schools and educators to create purposeful opportunities for students to interact with trees by offering resources as well as a framework for becoming recognized and celebrating their efforts with their community.

The Green Warriors Environmental Club is open to all students who are interested in activism within the community on issues related to environmental conservation and sustainability. The purpose is to expose students to environmental issues, especially local ones, and engage in local activism and advocacy.

In recognition of this designation, LMS will host a

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a time to be determined. The community is welcome to attend.

According to the Firefighter Association of New York (FASNY), these volunteers save not only lives and property, but also billions in taxpayer dollars. According to an economic impact study released by FASNY these dedicated volunteers help New York taxpayers save $4.7 billion annually through their services.

FASNY goes on to report volunteers play a critical part in safeguarding New York’s communities and helping to save lives. The 80,000 volunteer firefighters in the state provide vital protection and services during emergencies and contribute significantly to their communities through continuous training, outreach, and fire safety education. They also play a critical role in the statewide response plans to major emergencies and natural disasters, according to FASNY.

On the economic side, a report, prepared by Resolution Economics (ResEcon), the “Economic Study of The Tax Savings Generated by New York’s Volunteer Fire Service” is the second study in the past decade to examine the

economic impact of New York’s volunteer firefighters. Volunteer firefighters keep local taxes and expenses low by eliminating the need to pay career firefighters wages, benefits, and related costs. New York State relies heavily on volunteer fire departments, and a conversion to paid departments would cause a severe economic burden and require a massive increase in property taxes.

Among the findings in the report: Fully paid career departments would cost New York taxpayers $4.7 billion annually in pay, benefits, operating, maintenance, and capital costs; 31,058 full-time paid firefighters would need to be hired; Of New York State’s 1,640 fire departments, 93.2% are all-volunteer or mostly volunteer. If NYS switched to an all-paid fire service: Local

government property taxes would rise an average of 28.4% absent volunteer firefighters (taxes would increase between 5.8% and 133.8% depending on the county); and There would be a one-time cost of $8.17 billion to acquire existing structures, vehicles, and equipment.

As critical a service as they provide, volunteer fire departments are facing challenges with recruitment and retention.

On April 11, firefighters, representatives of FASNY and others gathered a the Cicero fire department to kick off RecruitNY, an effort created to help shine a light on what volunteer fire departments do by

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On April 4, Liverpool High School students taking the Project Lead the Way: Capstone class embarked on a field trip to Cornell University’s Nanoscale Science Facility (CNF) in Ithaca. Upon arrival, the students were greeted by CNF Research Support Specialist Tom Pennell at Duffield Hall, who provided an insightful overview of CNF’s operations and cleanroom procedures. After gearing up, the students, along with technology teachers Sarah Cerroni and Matthew Starke, explored CNF’s cleanroom facilities, followed by participation in engaging STEM demonstrations during lunch. “It was an amazing opportunity for these future engineers,” Cerroni said.

Submitted photo The Cicero fire department played host to a gathering to mark the start of recruitNY, an effort to help shine a light on the work of volunteer fire departments across New York State.

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four finalists in the over 50 employees category. Business of the Year nominations were based on a number of criteria including customer satisfaction; innovation; financial performance; fiscal stewardship and fundraising; community leadership and impact; employee engagement; and efforts to sup -

port diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace and the community. “Winning Business of the Year in the ‘over 50 employees’ category is a remarkable achievement, and it reflects the collective effort of our entire Crouse family throughout all areas of the organization,” said Crouse CEO Seth Kronenberg, MD. “It would not have been possible without their dedication, passion and commitment to our mission and the Crouse culture. On behalf of Senior Leadership, we congratulate and thank our team for all they do for Crouse. They are the reason more people are saying ‘Take Me to Crouse.’ Moving forward, we’ll build on this momentum, energy and pride, creating even more success and opportunity for our organization, our patients, employees, providers and our community.”

for a library car d , visiting the library, and sharing Library Love on social media.

First observed in 1958, National Library Week is sponsored by the American Library Association (ALA) and celebrated by libraries across the country each April.

According to the ALA website, ala.org, the theme for National Library Week 2024 was “Ready, Set, Library!” National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature and Newbery and Pura Belpré-award winning author Meg Medina served as 2024 honorary chair.

In her role as honorary chair, Medina reflected on the important of libraries.

“I’m thrilled to serve as the honorary chair of National Library Week for 2024,” she is quoted as saying on the ALA website. “Libraries connect our communities and enrich our lives in ways we may not realize, and one of my greatest pleasures is discovering the unexpected and beautiful things libraries offer. From book groups to lending sports equipment to providing a safe after-school hangout space and so much more, libraries support us wherever we find ourselves on the roadmap through life’s journey. Join me and the American Library Association in celebrating the gift of libraries everywhere and the adventures and opportunities they unlock for us every day. Ready, Set, Library!”

From the Library of Congress and the millions of pieces in its collection from texts and manuscripts to film, music recordings and other significant pieces, to our own local libraries, these facilities have long been a great resource to the communities and the people they serve.

Whether it comes in the form of books, new or old, archived newspapers and in some cases microfiche or more modernized computer data bases or records that have otherwise been archived digitally, or even local historical records, libraries are an incredible resource for information.

Almost any subject one might want to explore can be at their fingertips thanks to the work that takes place at our libraries.

Whether it is getting lost in a great adventure or mystery story, learning about dinosaurs or the pyramids of Egypt, exploring texts on European history or the arts, it is likely you will find something you will enjoy and something that will help further your knowledge in any number of areas at your local library.

While lending and overseeing book collections is still very much at the heart of what libraries do, the reality is that these are facilities that are always adapting and looking ahead to meet the needs of the people they serve.

Today’s library still has stacks of books, but it is also a place where a great deal more has been happening in recent years. Libraries have carried on their mission as a community resource and have been building on an expanding what that means and how they can serve the needs and interests of their communities.

Libraries have been becoming community hubs in new ways while still focusing on the original mission of libraries, making books and information readily available.

Whether it was guest speakers, musical performances or hosting art exhibits, libraries have been evolving and incorporating new offerings.

There are also efforts such as story times and reading hours and other activities geared toward children, not only as entertainment, but as a means of getting them engaged with the written word and instilling an interest in learning and reading from an early age.

Libraries have also become a resource for internet access for some, particularly in areas where internet providers have been less diligent in creating infrastructure to reach more people.

And libraries have served as meeting places for public forums, social events and fundraisers.

Yes, libraries serve many purposes and can be and mean different things to different people and that is the wonderful part about them, they are incredibly diverse places and places we all can find some appreciation for.

If you haven’t been there is a while, consider visiting your local library.

If possible consider showing support as a volunteer or donating books or supporting a library’s fundraising efforts like book sales in the future and remind those who work there that they are providing an incredibly valuable resource.

My first total eclipse happened on a Monday afternoon in 1949 while sitting in the balcony of Our Lady of Perpetual Help elementary school in Brooklyn.

On this particular Monday, the student body was treated to the movie “A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur’s Court.” The total eclipse was an important part of this musical comedy based on the book of the same name written by Mark Twain.

In the movie, the character played by Bing Crosby is thrown back in time and uses his modern knowledge to save the lives of his friends by convincing those in charge that the darkness covering the sun was by his hand. Twain (Samuel Clemens for those who need to know) took his inspiration, it is said, from a story about Christopher Columbus who used his knowledge of a lunar eclipse to frighten the indigenous people on Jamaica into provisioning his crew. For each telling of this tale, it was the more educated who trumped the less so with the eclipse as the vehicle. What don’t we know today about a solar eclipse?

Even if our attention flagged in school, our modern media has instructed us about the path of the moon and its track across our continent, the stages of the moon’s shadow as it intersects with our view of the sun, the diamond ring, the Baily’s beads, the

Seattle’s smooth-as-silk saxophonist, Kenny G returns to the National Grid Syracuse International Jazz Festival for the third time to headline the 38th annual fest here on Friday, June 28, at Clinton Square. The 67-year-old reedman will follow the Gunhild Carling Big Band from Sweden and Detroit soul singer Freda Payne at 9:25 p.m. that evening.

Kenny last performed at Syracuse Jazz Fest in 2012 at Onondaga Community College. He also headlined here in 2009 Born Kenneth Gorelick in 1956, the multi-platinum, Grammy-Award winning cultural icon released his 20th album in December titled “Innocence” on Concord Records.

The 12 tracks embrace the theme of lullabies. From renditions of timeless tunes such as “Rock-a-Bye Baby,” and “Over the Rainbow,” to seven original tracks, fans will hear Kenny’s signature soprano saxophone uplift audiences throughout. The album features three singles including “A Mother’s Lullaby,” “Lullaby Tres” and the Richard Rodgers classic “Edelweiss;” kennyg.co m

Admission still free!

Now billed as the Syracuse

International Jazz Fest and still overseen by founder and artistic director Frank Malfitano, the free festival returns to both downtown and Syracuse

Ramblings from the empty nest ann Ferro

corona, the absolute need for special glasses and the singular ways that nature responds to the darkness.

We may have had some historical view of the meaning of eclipses over time, how different times and civilizations viewed this kind of celestial event, but Monday’s event can’t be captured accurately, even with all of that foreknowledge. And while we know more than the fictional characters in the movie, we were still struck by its unique authenticity, its reminder of something grander, something universal in the truest sense. Our too-familiar Central New York weather provided us with the challenge of seeing anything through the deep darkness of the clouds that moved oh-soslowly over the sun and the moon’s shadow. The special glasses did nothing to capture the fleeting visions of the transit of the shadow. But all of us strategically situated at the Marcellus Free library could and did celebrate every tiny view of the event. Of course there was celebration. The library staff and friends prepared a festive offering of refreshments, eclipse glasses, craft tables, games and so forth. It was a merry group of children and adults, some even wearing alumi -

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University for its 38th year this June. And it’s still free admission!

Besides Kenny G, the weekend’s headliners include The Mavericks and the O-Jays. Syracuse-area musicians will also take the stage with scheduled performances by Baldwinsville middle schoolers and An SU Syracuse jazz ensemble, among others: syracusejazzfest. com /

The lineup showcases a wide range of styles, including straight-ahead jazz, Latin jazz, big band swings and more. “Jazz Fest serves everyone in the community.” Malfitano said. “It brings every population and demographic group out, ethnically, racially, socially.”

Jazz Fest kicks off on Wednesday, June 26, with local musicians such as Tish Oney, Marissa Mulder and Joe Magnarelli, playing in bars and restaurants throughout Syracuse. The mainstage performances will take place June 27-29. The festival concludes on Sunday with a Jazz Gospel service led by the Black Celestial Choral Ensemble in Syracuse

num foil hats, prepared to see this once-in-a-lifetime reminder of our place in the universe. The library staff and the friends of the library helped us all focus as the last bit of light turned the world dark and the turkey vultures circled overhead heading to roost.

Meaning comes on many levels and, being there in the darkening gloom, you could sense the deeper, almost primal meaning that this eclipse brought.

We live in dicey times. While we have captured the atom and bent it to our will, we have created weapons of earthly destruction. While we have discovered marvelous cures for disease, we bomb whole nations out of existence. While we cherish our children, we allow the children of the immigrant to die while trying to escape the fallout of man’s cruelty to man.

Still, on this day in that place, we, if we thought about it, all of what we are, who we are, what languages we speak, what faith we observe, what leader we follow, could see that although we have knowledge, knowledge is not wisdom.

Wisdom understands the eternal, the universal, that comes with a shadow over the sun.

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.

University’s Hendricks Chapel.

Paro spring fling April 30

Supporters of Nick Paro, Republican candidate for the 50th District State Senate seat, will celebrate a Spring Fling between 5:30 and 8 p.m. Tuesday, April 30, at the Barking Gull, 116 S. Willow St., at the corner of Lake Drive, in Liverpool.

Attendees will each donate either $25 or $50 each to benefit Paro’s campaign. The candidate is presently serving as Salina town supervisor. To register for the fling, contact campaign manager Liam O’Connor at 315-870-8700 or via email at ParoForThePeople@gmail.co m

Contributions can be made online at NickParo.com/Donate.

In November, Paro will face off against the winner of June’s Democratic Primary pitting Onondaga County Legislature Minority Leader Chris Ryan of Geddes against former Oswego County Legislator Tom Drumm.

Last word

“If you go to a country concert, you’ll see all country fans. You come to a Jazz Fest concert and you see the entire city.”

– Syracuse International Jazz Fest Founder Frank Malfitano.

Donna M. Schemeck, 94

lived in skaneateles

Donna Marie Schemeck, 94, of Skaneateles, passed away on Friday, April 5, 2024.

Lisa Corfield loved camping, the beach

Lisa Bogart Corfield, cherished wife, mother and grandmother, passed away on April 10, 2024, following a courageous battle with cancer. She was predeceased by her father, Reverend Wesley C. Bogart; mother, Joyce Pullen; step-mother, Edith Bogart; and sisters, Debra Bogart Saville and Penny Bogart Fay.

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In keeping with Donna’s wishes, there will be no calling hours with a private graveside service at St. Mary’s Cemetery, Skaneateles.

To send condolences, visit: robertdgrayfuneralhome.com.

Lisa Corfield

Lisa is survived by her loving husband of 12 years, Timothy Corfield; her children, Cassandra (Shane) Klimek, Allan (Haley) Klimek, Thomas (Sarah) Corfield, and Liam Corfield; her seven grandchildren, Gavin, Carter, Sophie, Charlie, Morgan, Alexander and Rowan; and her faithful companion, Sadie.

A proud alumna of Skaneateles High School, Class of 1983, and Cayuga Community College, Class of 1985, Lisa embarked on a 38year career at Welch-Allyn Inc./Hill-Rom/Bax-

Ethel A. Eldridge, 78

loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, friend

Ethel Ann Eldridge, 78, of Skaneateles, passed away on April 6, 2024, following a brief illness. Ann entered her eternal rest just 13 days after the death of Rodney, her husband of 56 years.

Ann was born in 1946 at home in Fort Covington, N.Y., to Harold and Ethel (Bean) Brockway, the youngest of the 15 Brockway children. Throughout her life, she often reminisced about growing up on the family farm and happy times spent there.

ter, where she found joy and fulfillment among her Welch-Allyn family.

Lisa found immense happiness in spending time at the beach or camping with her family, especially her beloved grandchildren. She had a deep affection for Myrtle Beach and cherished her travels with friends.

Family and friends were invited to pay their respects during calling hours on Monday, April 15, from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Robert D. Gray Funeral Home, Skaneateles with a small service following.

Donations can be made to the National Pancreatic Cancer Foundation in Lisa’s honor. Contributions can be made online at npcf.us/ ways-to-donate.

To send condolences, visit robertdgrayfuneralhome.com.

Ethel A. Eldridge

In 1964, Ann graduated from Salmon River Central School, where she sang in the Glee Club and Choir and met her lifelong best friend, Ruth (Cherrier) Elmer. She attended the Malone School of Practical Nursing and worked at Alice Hyde Memorial Hospital after becoming a Licensed Practical Nurse in 1965.

One evening at The Franklin in Malone, Ann met Rodney Eldridge. Rod and his friends were playing darts when she and her friends decided to challenge them. Ann and Rod struck up a conversation and discovered she was living right across the street from his family home.

Ann and Rod were married in August 1967 at St. Mary’s in Fort Covington and moved to Copenhagen, N.Y., where Rod began his teaching career. She worked as a nurse until the birth of her daughter Janine in 1968. In 1972, son Jonathan was born. Nurturing her family became her life’s work.

During the family’s years in Carthage, Ann enjoyed spending time with her sister, Sr. John Mary Brockway, at St. James Church and Augustinian Academy. In 1984, they relocated to Binghamton when Rod became a principal at Chenango Forks High School. Five years later, when their children were grown, Ann and Rod moved to a beautiful Victorian home in Bainbridge, N.Y., where she spent many happy years homemaking and gardening. She also enjoyed spending time with Rod operating their antiques business – attending auctions, curating their collections and vending at shows. Brockway/Leroux family reunions at the farm, Frank’s camp, and in the Fort were especially meaningful to Ann. She cared deeply for her friends and neighbors and had a special bond with the Sisters of St. Joseph, especially Sr. Juliana.

After Rod’s retirement in 2001, Ann and Rod spent time with family, grew their antiques business and did some traveling. Family vacations to Hilton Head, Williamsburg and the Outer Banks with their children and

grandchildren are legendary. They relocated to the village of Skaneateles in 2022 to be closer to family in their golden years. Ann was a devoted wife, providing Rod with love and care during the 56 years they were married. She was a loving mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend. Her family was her greatest source of pride. She loved to stay in touch with her extended family through email and phone calls. Ann especially enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren, making each one of them feel special – reading books, doing crafts, cooking, gardening and decorating cookies. She passed along to them her love of nature, plants, flowers and animals.

Her pea salad was requested for every family holiday dinner and she made her last batch of gorp on Easter Sunday. She will be fondly remembered for her love of antiques and shopping, collections, beautiful flower gardens and holiday decorations – but most of all, for her unconditional love.

Ann’s faith was a source of strength, and she faced her final days with courage as she looked forward to being reunited with Rod, her parents, in-laws and 14 siblings: Madeline, Thelma, Gerald, Eloise, Carmel, Joyce, Yvonne, William, June, Jerome, Sr. John Mary, John, Frank and Reata.

She is survived by daughter and son-in-law Janine (Eldridge) and Todd Savage of Skaneateles; son and daughter-in-law Jonathan and Suzanne Eldridge of Owings Mills, MD; grandchildren Krista Savage and Michael Newton of Alden N.Y., Adam and Cassandra Savage of Skaneateles, Brock Savage of Endicott, N.Y., Spencer Eldridge of Dayton, OH, and Nathan Eldridge of Owings Mills, MD; many sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews and friends.

Ann’s family extends heartfelt appreciation to the medical and nursing teams of the Upstate Community Hospital ICU for their exemplary care and compassion. Services will be private.

A celebration of life mass will be held at a future date in Fort Covington, N.Y. In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to the Rodney and Ethel Ann Eldridge college scholarship fund at Copenhagen Central School – PO Box 30, Copenhagen, NY 13626, Attention: Business Office.

To send condolences, visit robertdgrayfuneralhome.com.

Dr. richard A. Carroll, 75 dentist, fly fisherman

Richard Anthony Carroll, D.D.S., a North Syracuse native, fly-fisherman, community volunteer and lover of all things Irish, passed away on April 6, 2024, at his home in McMurray, PA. He was 75. Dick and his beloved wife of 50 years, Nancy Jo McGuire Carroll, lived in Chittenango until 2015 when they moved to the Pittsburgh area.

Dr. Richard A. Carroll

Dick graduated from North Syracuse High School in 1967, Duquesne University in 1972, and SUNY Buffalo School of Dental Medicine in 1976. His undergraduate degree in pharmacology helped him work his way through dental school. He began his dental career at Augusta, Maine, moved to Michigan, and came home to Central New York to establish his own practice in 1983 in Chittenango. Nancy was his front-office manager for decades.

Together, Dick and Nancy built a wonderful life, raised three successful children, and served varied roles in their church and community. Dick taught his son, Rich, his true passion of fly-fishing, and he coached travel soccer teams for his daughters Heather and Katie.

Dick founded and ran an annual fly-fishing apprentice program for decades, taught classes in tying flies, and showed dozens of people the joy of fishing. He was a member of Madison County Trout Unlimited Chapter 680, and his expertise in tying flies was nationally recognized. He fished in the U.S. from the coast of Massachusetts to streams in Montana and from Canada to Costa Rica.

Beyond his passion for fishing, his interests ranged widely in the sciences, history, the outdoors, and current events. He enjoyed telling stories and talking about his interests, a trait that put his dental patients at ease.

Dick and Nancy made friends wherever they went. They loved hosting friends and family at their annual Christmas party and, of course, for their epic St. Patrick’s Day dinners. Dick and Nancy were members of the Chittenango Rod & Gun Club, where Nan-

cy’s baked goods were legendary. The Carroll family hosted foreign-exchange students and enjoyed visiting them afterward in their home countries. In May 1987, voters elected Dick to the Chittenango Central School Board of Education to finish a board member’s term. Voters re-elected him to four more full terms, and he served until June 30, 2000. He also served on the board of the Sullivan Community Council, and he coached teams in softball, travel and indoor soccer, and Chittenango’s first travel lacrosse team.

In 1998, Dick was inducted onto the North Syracuse Central School District Wall of Distinction. In a newspaper interview about the induction, he said if he wrote a book the dedication would say: To my wife, Nancy, for putting up with me.

Dick died from the effects of progressive supranuclear palsy, diagnosed in 2018. He was predeceased by his parents, John C. and Rita (Langenmayr) Carroll of North Syracuse. He is survived by his wife Nancy; daughters Heather Carroll Carrington of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, and Dr. Kathleen Carroll Castrodale (Alex) of Pittsburgh; son Richard (Natalie) of Leesburg, Va.; four grandchildren, Anelise Lila and Eamon Alexander Castrodale and Griffin Daniel and Victor Brian Carrington; two brothers, John (Laura) of East Syracuse and Tom (Marianne) of Farmington; a sister, Sue Carroll Linhorst (Stan) of Manlius; eight beloved nieces and nephews; and a host of dear friends.

Dick was a communicant of St. Patrick’s Roman Catholic Church in Chittenango and St. Benedict the Abbot Church, McMurray, Pa. A requiem mass was celebrated at St. Benedict the Abbot, 120 Abington Dr., McMurray, PA on Saturday, April 13, 2024 at 9:30 a.m. A celebration of life for Dick will be held later in the Syracuse area. Dick will be interred with his parents at St. Mary’s Roman Catholic Cemetery in Minoa, N.Y.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Tunnels to Towers Foundation at t2t.org

would say unequivocally…NO!

For the last several years, all of the major golf club manufacturers have been making golf clubs that will not only “ t” your skill level, they will also match nicely with your body type; height, weight, swing speed, age, etc.. When you play an iron in the category that matches your golf game, your scores will improve.

Golf irons are constructed by either a forging or casting process. Fully forged clubs, such as blades are built for exceptionally talented golfers who are capable of striking the center of the club consistently for workability and feel. Fully cast or cavity back irons are for beginners and game improvement players looking for forgiveness and accuracy.

e following description of the categories should allow you to identify the irons that best suite your golf game.

Types of Irons…..

Blades: Classic blade irons have small, thinner heads that are designed to o er great looks, feel and control. blades typically have weak lo s and produce good spin rates but less distance. Only Tour Pros and very elite amateurs should be playing this type of iron because they have a very small “sweet spot” on the face of the club which makes them di cult to hit and control consistently.

Players Irons: is type of iron is aimed at low, single digit handicappers to elite golfers. ey have many similar characteristics to blades but they have more technology to boost distance and forgiveness . If you hit your irons consistently well and don’t need much

help with distance and forgiveness, this category may be for you. Many PGA Tour players also use this type of club.

Players Distance Irons: is has become an extremely popular category of iron that was spearheaded by the Taylor Made P790 iron. e other club manufactures quickly followed. ey create more ball speed and distance than blades or players irons and although they don’t usually generate quite as much spin, their higher launch helps the ball stop on greens because of the steeper angle of decent.

Mid-handicap/Game Improvement

Irons: ese exceptionally versatile irons o er plenty of distance and forgiveness. ey look and feel extraordinary for the majority of golfers with mid handicaps. ey can be used by high handicap golfers who are competent ball strikers as well as low handicap golfers who prefer the value of extra forgiveness.

High-handicap/Slow Swing Speed

Irons: is category is absolutely the best for beginners and those golfers who don’t play o en. ese irons are bigger, have more chunky heads and are packed with technology that make it as easy as possible for golfers to hit the ball higher and in the right direction. If you struggle to hit your irons high, straight and far, this category is your best choice.

Do your own homework and then before you “pull the trigger” to buy a set of new or used irons…

has arrangements.

Kathleen E. Jablonski, 48, of Cicero, passed away April 10, 2014. Fergerson Funeral Home, North Syracuse, has arrangements.

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C-NS baseball opens with romp of Fulton

BY PHIL BLACKWELL

For the first time in more than two decades, the Cicero-North Syracuse varsity baseball team took the field coached by someone other than Kevn Rockwell. Citing a chance to see all of his three children (two sons in college, a daughter playing C-NS softball) in competition more often, Rockwell stepped down and modified coach Stephan Bailey replaced him. Bailey’s task was to bring the Northstars, 10-11 a season ago, back to the championship level Rockwell’s teams often found, winning 350 games in 22 seasons along with four Sec-

of that frame the Northstars batted around and didn’t stop until nine runs had crossed the plate.

Four runs followed in the fourth inning, along with a two-run fifth as C-NS accumulated 17 hits, three of them by Jaden Zimmer, who doubled twice and picked up five RBIs. Chris Williams led with four hits and drove in two runs. Andrew Davis and Kyle Gancarz

had three RBIs apiece, with Mason Mingle and Carter King also driving in runs. Ben Watkins, Shacory Williams and Kenton Cochran each scored twice.

Justin Coyne didn’t need that much run support. In five innings on the mound, Coyne held Fulton to one hit and struck out five before Lucas Thelen pitched two innings of relief. Liverpool was back on the diamond a day later, facing Whitesboro, and led by the pitching of Tyler Vivacqua and Nate Benjamin prevailed 3-2 for its second consecutive victory. Vivacqua, in five innings, gave up four hits and allowed four walks, but struck out five before Benjamin threw two no-hit innings of

relief. At the plate, single runs in the first, third and sixth innings proved enough. Austin Burch notched three hits and scored a run, with Colin Avery adding two hits. Jameson Stevens was credited with an RBI.

All other games set for last week got postponed by weather, Liverpool kept from a game with Fulton as it was set to meet C-NS this Wednesday at the Gillette Road complex in between games with Oswego and West Genesee.

C-NS not able to face Utica Proctor and Rome Free Academy, as its showdown with Liverpool was slotted in between games with East Syracuse Minoa and Niskayuna.

Liverpool tennis, golf teams get underway

BY PHIL BLACKWELL

Boys tennis teams from Liverpool and Cicero-North Syracuse were set to face each other last Wednesday afternoon in what was set to be the season opener for the Northstars- but rain postponed it until later this month.

A day earlier Liverpool’s season got underway against its other local rival, Baldwinsville, who controlled the doubles and outlasted the Warriors 6-1. Only Justin Barrett was able to prevail, sweeping past Mason Doan 6-0, 6-0 in first singles, but every other match was lost in two sets. Patrick Clancy and Finnegan O’Toole

both lost 6-0, 6-0 singles matches to, respectively, Eric Ventura and Nathan Smith, while in doubles Greyson Valente and Matt McKeon had the best showing, yet still lost to Connor Donovan and Greg Ramin 6-1, 6-3.

Three days later, Liverpool’s girls golf team began its season with a match against Bald-

winsville White and quickly got into the win column, defeating the Bees 162-173. Maddie Turck led the Warriors, shooting a 35 for nine holes. Harper Forerio finished with a 41 as Mackenzie White managed a 42 and Anya McGillivray earned a 44. Chloe Jaquin contributed a 47.

C-NS flag football captures first-ever victory

BY PHIL BLACKWELL

In its opening week as a varsity side, the Cicero-North Syracuse girls flag football team played twice, not quite able to get to the win column. Still, the Northstars displayed, in a 0-0 tie against Oneida on April 4, the abil-

ity to contain an opponent, something that would apply again – with more success – in last Wednesday’s game against Syracuse Academy of Science.

C-NS did give up a touchdown – but scored twice, each time on a pass from Mia Sotoperez to Elyse Cook, and those two scoring plays

proved enough for the Northstars to defeat the Atoms 13-7.

Everyone knew, though, that a bigger challenge lay ahead on Friday night, a showdown between C-NS and Baldwinsville, who had raced out to a 2-0 start.

Before that happened, Liverpool, seeking

its own first-ever program victory, engaged in a tight battle Thursday night against Syracuse East. Again, the Warriors put up points on the board, but not enough of them as Syracuse East prevailed 26-19, a prelude to a week where it will face both B’ville and C-NS to stir up both local rivalries.

Liverpool boys lacrosse to battle with C-NS

BY PHIL BLACKWELL

This boys lacrosse season could not have started more different for Cicero-North Syracuse and Liverpool, and the question was whether it would stay that way for Tuesday night’s showdown at Bragman Stadium.

On the road late last week, the Warriors were 0-2 as it ventured to Auburn before a Saturday visit from Chirstian Brothers Academy, all quickly following a 13-12, double-overtime defeat to Section IV’s Vestal. A poor start left Liverpool trailing 4-2 through one quarter, but it blanked the Golden Bears the rest of the half and led 6-5 at the break, and from there it would go back and forth. Still in front 8-7 going to the fourth quarter, the Warriors scored four times. Still, Vestal caught up, forced OT and, after a

scoreless first extra period, won it in the second. Balanced in its attack, Liverpool got three-goal hat tricks from Dom Osbeck and Chris Matott, with Mason Gridley getting two goals and two assists. Owen Michaud had a goal and two assists, while Brady Michaud, Danny Dunn and Brendan Caraher also found the net.

Now the Warriors looked for back-to-back wins Saturday when Christian Brothers Academy visited LHS Stadium, and achieved it with timely defense that created an early margin and an eventual 11-7 win over the Brothers.

CBA did not get on the board until the second quarter, by which point Liverpool was not only in front, but able to match what the Brothers threw at them so it could lead 7-4 at the break. Then CBA got just one goal in the third period, and the margin grew to 11-5 at Mattot and Brady Michaud both notched hat tricks, fed often by Osbeck, who got two goals and four assists. Gridley and Owen Michaud each had a goal and two assists as Caraher earned a goal and Gavin Kenna an assist. Sa-

In Thursday’s game against Auburn at Holland Stadium, Liverpool won by a 17-4 margin. Already up 4-3 through one quarter, Liverpool settled matters with a 6-0 blitz through the rest of the half and didn’t allow another goal until the fourth quarter when the game was well in hand. Owen Michaud scored five times to top Auburn’s entire output, while Brady Michaud’s four goals matched it and Mattot dished out four assists to go with his hat trick. Gavin Kenna got two goals and one assist, with Osbeck and Gridley both putting up a goal and two assists. Dunn tacked on a goal.

langer finished with 10 saves.

That same day, C-NS returned to action against South Jefferson and, ignoring the windy, wet weather, rolled past the Spartans 10-4, with Leyton Sullivan’s 10 saves anchoring an effective Northstars defense.

Adrian Sweeney’s four goals equaled the entire South Jefferson roster. Tanner Long and Rocco Villano each converted twice, with Cy Liberman getting a goal and two assists. Donovan Chaney managed one goal and one assist.

Once C-NS and Liverpool were done facing each other, the Northstars would have games later in the week against East Syracuse Minoa and Syracuse City, while the Warriors host West Genesee on Thursday and Victor on Saturday afternoon.

Liverpool softball blanks C-NS, Chittenango

BY PHIL BLACKWELL

Gloomy skies and the threat of rain seemed an appropriate background for last Wednesday’s softball clash between rivals Liverpool and Cicero-North Syracuse

Yet the rain stopped and the game went on, mostly ruled by the two pitchers until one welltimed rally helped the Warriors get the best of the Northstars, earning a 5-0 victory.

Already this season, the two sides have found themselves on the wrong end of shutouts – Liverpool doing so against Webster Thomas April 1, C-NS against West Genesee a week later. WG’s 4-0 win over the Northstars was scoreless for three innings, Lilian Hotaling managing to match zeroes with Wildcats

ace Maria Brandt Then, in the bottom of the fourth, WG grabbed a 2-0 lead on Lorelai Leskoske’s two-run single, tacking on single runs in the fifth and sixth off reliever Mila Owens. Meanwhile, Brandt limited the Nortshtars to just two hits, one each by Eva Farone and Erica Hibbard, and overcame seven walks (two of them to Paige Pangaro) to keep C-NS off the board.Given this, both teams were in need of some confidence as they squared off, with Mackenzie Frani pitching for Liverpool and Lilian Hotaling doing the same for C-NS.

Five innings passed and the score remained 0-0. Frani gave up just two hits, one each by Sydney Rockwell and Sydney Puttkamer, while Hotaling proved just as tough, only managing three strikeouts but keeping Liverpool

off the board.

All of that changed in the bottom of the sixth. The Warriors loaded the bases, and Lauren Ragonese lofted a ball just beyond the reach of the C-NS gloves for a go-ahead two-run single. Ava Falvo and Emily Nestor followed with hits that helped produce three more runs, though one was all that Frani needed as, in her complete-game effort, she showed tremendous control, striking out 12 and not walking anyone.

Impressive as this was for the Warriors, what it did Friday against reigning sectional Class B champion Chittenango at Carrier Park was even better as it blanked the Bears 6-0. Frani only allowed two hits, one each to Julia Spencer and Lauren Machan, and one

walk, and spent the rest of the game thwarting a potent Chittenango lineup, earning nine strikeouts.

A four-run rally in the bottom of the third off Bears pitcher Caroline Porter got Liverpool in front, and it tacked on two runs two innings later. Joelle Wike and Alivia Horton both finished with a pair of RBIs as Ragonese added an RBI and, along with Frani, scored two runs.

After facing West Genesee on Tuesday, Liverpool makes its way to Ballston Spa for the Grand Slam Tournament Saturday and a twin bill against the host school along with Shaker.

C-NS, on that day, hosts its own large-scale invitational, playing Shenendehowa and Saratoga Springs after games against Baldwinsville and Camden earlier in the week.

C-NS girls lacrosse dominates West Genesee, 15-4

ferson 13-1 last Tuesday night.

BY PHIL BLACKWELL

Tuesday evening’s girls lacrosse showdown between Cicero-North Syracuse and Liverpool would offer a pretty good indication of where the rivals stood among the Class A schools and when compared with one another. At least going into the game, the Northstars had every reason to feel great, sporting a 5-0 record and coming off a comprehensive dismantling of previously unbeaten West Genesee last Thursday night at Bragman Stadium. C-NS excelled, starting in the draw circle. The Northstars claimed 21 of them to the Wildcats’ three, with Gabby Putman getting nine draws and Elizabeth Smith five draws. And Smith didn’t stop there, leading her side with five goals as Marissa Doty scored three times. Sophia Nesci dished out four assists as she and Putman both got two goals. Single goals went to Mackenzie Prentice, Gabby Pauline and Mia Gates, while goalie Jilly Howell and Sophia Graham led with four ground balls apiece. It was quite a strong week for the Northstars, having routed Class D power South Jef-

C-NS girls track rolls to opening win over F-M

BY PHIL BLACKWELL

It’s a big track and field season for CiceroNorth Syracuse as, once again, Bragman Stadium will serve as host for the New York State Public High School Athletic Association championships in early June. Two months before that, though, the season would get underway for the Northstars with a high-profile meet against Fayetteville-Manlius where the girls Northstars prevailed 95-41 over the Hornets.

Anna Eells and Morgan Hayes immediately

dueled in the 100-meter hurdles, with Eells taking the top spot in 15.14 seconds and Hayes (15.22) close behind. This was one of three events Eells claimed, also clearing 4 feet 10 inches to win the high jump and going 16’7” for first place in the long jump, edging Hayes’ 16’5”. Sweeping the sprints, Jaydin Mackey went 12.53 seconds to beat Stephanie Todd (13.07) in the100-meter dash and, in 26.06, rolled in the 200-meter dash as she paired with Todd, Grace Murray and Aaliyah McDonald to win the 4x100 relay in 50.26. Hayes got a title of her own in the triple jump, going 34’5 1/2” as

Samantha Moreno went 32’7”. Annie Capone topped 8 feet and N Natta Luangaphay went 7’6” for a 1-2 finish in the pole vault as Murray, McDonald, Camryn Jacob and Elliana Ballagh ran the 4x400 relay in 4:26.24. Cameron Sisk was second in both the 800 and 1,500-meter runs.

The C-NS boys lost, 79-61, to F-M, with Joe Main leading the Northstars as he threw the discus 127’3” and the shot put 47’2” to win both of those events. David Henry cleared 11 feet in the pole vault, with Edward Bethea going 37’7” for first place in the triple jump to edge the 37’2” from F-M’s Donovan Wonders. Matt Jordan’s 5’4” in the high jump matched the Hornets’ Matt Hiney and Joe Sullivan as Jefferson Cazimir had a top long jump of 19’8”. On the track, Andrew Potter took the 110 hurdles in 16.75 seconds, but F-M got a sweep from Nolan McGinn in the 800, 1,600 and 3,200-meter runs while also having Nikita Domashenko win the 100 and 200 sprints, with the Northstars’ Derick Hicks second in the 100 and Christian Kahrs second in the 200. Dan Henry took second in the 400 sprint in 53.46 seconds.