students earn All-County Jazz honors
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Neighbors vs. American High trustees hear pro and con of historic high-school building tenant
By Russ TARBy Contributing writer
After Liverpool Mayor Stacy Finney’s letter to the editor appeared last week in both the Star-Review and The Post-Standard to critique American High CEO Jeremy Garelick, a crowd of more than three dozen attended the June 16 meeting of the village board of trustees.
In her published missive, the mayor maintained that Garelick has repeatedly violated village codes in violation of the terms of American High’s special permit to operate in the old high-school building at 800 Fourth St. Garelick, a successful Hollywood producer, director and screenwriter, bought the brick building in 2017 for $1 million.
The latest problem at American High arose early this month as noise and fumes emanated from a diesel generator causing several neighbors to complain to village Codes Officer Bill Reagan.
The film company was shooting a comedy currently called “The Untitled BriTANicK Pizza Movie” starring Gaten Matarazzo and Sean Giambrone.
That smoky situation prompted Finney to write a letter to the editor detailing American High’s long list of code violations since it was established here eight years ago.
“For years now Mr. Garelick and his staff at American High have disrupted our residential neighborhood in ways that they would never dream of doing at either one of the Garelick family’s multimillion dollar homes on Cazenovia Lake or in the suburbs of Fayetteville,” Finney wrote. “He knowingly does something that violates his permit, apologizes, feigns poverty, promises to do better, and rattles off a list of exaggerated stats.”
On June 16, Garelick appeared at the trustees’ meeting and apologized again.
After Finney opened the public comment period by stating that last week’s letter to the editor had been “her opinion” emphasizing her effort to preserve “the character of our village” by “maintaining our codes.”
Then more than a dozen residents made their feelings known to the board – Finney and trustees Rachel Ciotti and Michael LaMontagne.
Trustees Matt Devendorf and Melissa Cassidy were absent June 16.
Megan Kelly, a mother who lives on Birch Street said she was upset by the movie studio’s use of generators.
Several speakers, such as Oswego Street resident Raul Huerta, endorsed the mayor’s suggestion that American High should relocate. Huerta thought that the old high-school building would better serve as a site for senior housing.
Fourth Street resident Barbara Dennehy agreed.
After detailing the generator incidents spewing “actually toxic diesel fumes,” Dennehy told Garelick, “I don’t believe your apologies.”
She urged him to move out of the village.
A few neighbors were more forgiving.
“I, for one, am happy to have you here,” Joyce Linnenbach, a resident of Third Street, told Garelick. “Why can’t this be fixed?”
Several American High employees spoke about the “opportunities and excitement” provided by American High.
They included Garelick’s partner, producer Will Phelps, who lives on Cypress Street.
“We want to be good neighbors,” Phelps insisted. “We want the best for Liverpool, too.”
The most dramatic moment in the comment period came when Samantha Garelick, wife of the CEO, stood to directly confront Finney.
She criticized Finney’s letter to the editor as “reckless and dangerous.”
“The fact that you called out where we live, I was shocked,” Samantha said. “You should be ashamed of yourself.”
The Clay Historical Association will host the following this summer:
Meet the Town of Clay Historian
Jeff Snow will be at Clay Historical Association’s Open House on Sunday, July 20, from 1-3 p.m. at Clay Historical Park, 4939 Route 31.
Do you have a future story you would like Jeff to feature? Do you have pictures of Clay “then” and would like a “now” story to go with them?
Jeff is looking forward to meeting you and hearing about your Clay story.
If you can’t attend, but have pictures or a story for Jeff he can be reached via email- historian@ townofclay.org
All buildings will be open and manned by volunteers: Cigarville Train Station, replica log cabin, Sellen-Weller barn, and Visitor Center.
The buildings feature exhibits, artifacts, photographs, documents, and other memorabilia that have been donated by Town of Clay families.
For further information go to Facebook or sites. google.com./site/clayhistoricalassociation
Any questions, call Cindy at 315-927-7573.
Willow Industry by Liverpool Historian
Joan Cregg
Liverpool is a village of just less than a square mile in area, however, there have been many strands of history that have woven this area. Liverpool historian Joan Cregg will come to Clay Historical Park on July 19 from 1-3 p.m. to share just one of those strands - the willow strand and the immigrant people who moved to the area and wove an industry and a community. She will bring artifacts, photographs and stories to explain, educate and entertain. Any questions, please call Cindy at 315-927-7573.
Authors showcase
Do you love to read? Enjoy meeting crafters? Are you in the mood for hotdogs? Do you have questions regarding Francis House for a loved one?
The Clay Historical Association is hosting its second Authors Showcase on Aug. 9 from 1-3 p.m. at 4939 Clay Historical Park. This year’s event will have numerous local authors and crafters, Jillie’s Dog Food Truck and Francis House. An author panel will also be held from 2 to 2:30 p.m. in the Visitor Center. This is a family event and parking is free.
For his part, Jeremy Garelick, focused on Joyce Linnenbach’s question: “Why can’t this be fixed?”
“Let’s try to resolve these issues,” he said.
For instance, within three weeks, American High hopes to have updated its electrical capabilities in order to forego future use of generators to power necessary lighting, he said.
“All these issues can be addressed,” Garelick said. “Let’s work together. I’m here to listen…we’re trying.”
Ten DWIs in May
At the village board’s meeting on June 16, Police Chief Jerry Unger reported via memo that his officers made 554 traffic stops and issued 533 citations for violations of the state’s vehicle and traffic laws in the month of May.
Ten arrests were made for Driving While Intoxicated last month.
Officers stopped seven tractor trailers in the village in May, and they wrote seven local law traffic tickets for being overweight.
Twelve accidents were investigated here last month and eight parking tickets were issued. Officers made 60 residential checks and 320 business checks last month, while responding to a total of 1,165 incidents and calls for service, an average of 37.5 calls per day.
The LPD arrested 123 individuals in May on 165 misdemeanor or felony criminal charges.
The 2025 All-County Jazz Festival was held in March at Christian Brothers Academy. Liverpool Central school District Director of Fine Arts Adam shatraw recently announced that two LCsD students were honored with Junior High All County Jazz honors. Earning recognition were Liverpool High school freshman Ethan Parry-Benedict and Morgan Road Middle eighth grader Finnegan O’Toole, pictured above.
Liverpool Central school District Director of Fine Arts Adam shatraw recently announced that six Liverpool High school students were honored with the senior High All County Vocal Jazz honors. Pictured, from left, junior Makenna Baker, senior Ella Culligan and junior Dylan Golden. Missing from the photo are junior Troy Toscano, senior Devin Fagan and junior Vincent Farino.
salina Library announces July events
For more information or to register for programs, visit the Events Calendar at salinalibrary.org or call 315-454-4524.
Events for adults
Let’s Eat
Tuesday, July 8 at 6 p.m.
Share in the joy of cooking! Participants bring in something created with honey, then taste everyone’s dishes.
Crafts for Seniors
Friday, July 11 at 11
a.m.
Craft and chat with other seniors. We’re making mini succulent jars. For adults 50+.
summer Meetup: Body on the Boardwalk: A Hunt a Killer Mystery
Thursday, July 13 at 6
p.m.
Participants in the Adult Summer Program can register for this Summer Meetup. Solve a mystery with your friends and
neighbors. For adults 18+.
Community Bingo
Monday, July 14 at noon
Socialize and have fun playing bingo! Bring a new item under $5 for the prize table; it can be anything from a candy bar to a bar of soap. Use your imagination! For adults 18+.
Art Reception
Monday, July 14 at 7
p.m.
Meet artist Kennan Selimovic at the reception and view his work displayed throughout July. Also known as Kenny or “Smile it’s Healthy”, Mr. Selimovic is a Syracuse-based artist and a first-generation American born of Bosnian parents. Create Tuesday, July 15 at 6 p.m. Create book earrings. You choose the book. For
Send your events to adearborn@eaglenewsonline.com. Notices must have the date, time and location of the event. Deadline for submissions is 12 p.m. Friday. No calendar item can be guaranteed for placement in the papers, nor run for multiple weeks, unless it is a paid announcement. All free placement is on a space-available basis. Event information may be subject to change, so be sure to contact the event organizer to confirm the details.
TUESDAYS THROUGH AUG. 19
CNY Jazz Waterside Dining Series
6 p.m. Persimmons, Timber Banks Golf and Marina, Baldwinsville.
WEDNESDAYS THROUGH AUG. 20
CNY Jazz Waterside Dining Series
6 p.m. Serwood Inn, Skaneateles. Reservations required.
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 25
Pet Turtle Craft
4:30 p.m.-6 p.m. NOPL Brewerton.
Liverpool is the Place Concert Series
7 p.m.-9 p.m. Johnson Park, Village of Liverpool. Bruce Springsteen tribute band Born to Run will perform.
SATURDAY, JUNE 28
Greeting Card and Stationary Swap
10 a.m.-12 p.m. NOPL Brewerton.
SUNDAY, JUNE 29
Dance Party with Stage Road
3 p.m. 9627 Main St. Remsen. A concert with danceable rock music.
MONDAY, JUNE 30
NOPL Summer Reading
2 p.m.-4 p.m. NOPL North Syracuse. Children can decorate a tote bag for their library
The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi Elects New Members
James of North Syracuse was recently were elected to membership into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation’s oldest and most selective collegiate honor society for all academic disciplines at Syracuse University.
Ecker named to Lasell University Dean’s List
McKenna Ecker, a Lasell University student from Liverpool, was named to the dean’s list for their academic performance in the Spring 2025 semester. To be named to the Dean’s List, Lasell students must complete at least 12 credits as a full-time student and achieve a semester GPA of 3.5 or higher.
Heimerle graduates from Cedarville University
Christopher Heimerle, from Liverpool, graduated from Cedarville University spring 2025 with a Master of Ministry.
Color Our World at salina Library
salina Library invites you to Color Our World this summer during the 2025 summer Reading Program, running through Aug. 10. Children and teens can register online at salinalibrary.org or in person beginning June 23. Adults can stop in the library and pick up a registration packet. Read this summer and try out library activities to win prizes and raffle entries. Children and teens receive a free book at the end of the summer. The library is offering a summer full of fun, free events for all ages, including story times, live performances, nature programs, games, and art activities. Kick off the summer at Sidewalk Art on Thursday, July 3, at 2 p.m. Afterward, cool off with a delicious ice cream sundae. For more information or to register, check out the event calendar at salinalibrary.org or call 315-454-4524.
books and register for summer reading. Kids and Tweens Code Camp
4 p.m.-5 p.m. NOPL North Syracuse. Register at www.nopl.org/events.
Liverpool is the Place Concert Series
7 p.m.-9 p.m. Johnson Park, Village of Liverpool. The Liverpool Community Band will perform patriotic tunes.
WEDNESDAY, JULY 2
Liverpool is the Place Concert Series
7 p.m.-9 p.m. Johnson Park, Village of Liverpool. Salsa band Litin Groove Connection will perform.
MONDAY, JULY 7 Liverpool is the Place Concert Series
7 p.m.-9 p.m. Johnson Park, Village of Liverpool. Classic rock band The Dave Novak Five will perform.
WEDNESDAY, JULY 9
Liverpool is the Place Concert Series
7 p.m.-9 p.m. Johnson Park, Village of Liverpool. Classic rock band Fate will perform.
SATURDAY, JULY 12
Free E-Recycling
8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. NYS DMV, North Syracuse. Sunnking and Assemblyman Stirpe are proud to provide a way for the community to sustainably dispose of unwanted electronics.
SUNDAY, JULY 13
Fern Walk with Mike Serviss
2 p.m.-4 p.m. Clark Reservation. Join a NYS Parks biologist on a hike to identify ferns. Some trails will be challenging.
MONDAY, JULY 14
Liverpool is the Place Concert Series
Local students named Clarkson University Presidential Scholars
The following students have been named Presidential Scholars for the spring 2025 semester at Clarkson University: Rocco Albanese of Cicero, Kevin Callahan of Liverpool, Elizabeth Chase of Cicero, Brady Gwilt of Cicero, Brayden Shannon of Cicero, Walker Sherwood of Clay, Emily Tymkiw of Cicero and Liam Waterman of Clay.
Area students named to Clarkson University Dean’s List
The following students have been named to the Dean’s List for the Spring 2025 semester at Clarkson University: Khai Anderson of Liverpool, Joseph Gravante of Liverpool, Luke Hayden of Brewerton, Morgan Kenna of Liverpool, Tyler Meigel of Brewerton, Ryan Muldoon of Liverpool, Gavin Nichols of Clay and Duncan Yates of Clay.
Hoy attends Nutrition and Dietetics Expo
Emily Hoy of Liverpool, was one of four M.S. Nutrition and Dietetics students
7 p.m.-9 p.m. Johnson Park, Village of Liverpool. Grateful Dead tribute band Dead to the Core will perform.
TUESDAY, JULY 15
Lifesavers Blood Drive
10 a.m.-8 p.m. Driver’s Village, Cicero. Assemblyman Stirpe partners with the American Red Cross to encourage donations. Featuring a lineup of musicians and special prizes for blood donors.
LaFayette Community Band Concert
7:30 p.m. Columbian Presbyterian Church. Benefits LayFayette Outreach. Suggested donation: $2.
WEDNESDAY, JULY 16
Liverpool is the Place Concert Series
7 p.m.-9 p.m. Johnson Park, Village of Liverpool. Classic rock and R&B band Menage A Soul will perform.
MONDAY, JULY 21
Liverpool is the Place Concert Series
7 p.m.-9 p.m. Johnson Park, Village of Liverpool. Classic rock band the Horn Dogs will perform.
WEDNESDAY, JULY 23
Liverpool is the Place Concert Series
7 p.m.-9 p.m. Johnson Park, Village of Liverpool. Odies band Request will perform.
MONDAY, JULY 28
Liverpool is the Place Concert Series
7 p.m.-9 p.m. Johnson Park, Village of Liverpool. Classic rock band Mark Marci and the Funk Junkies will perform.
WEDNESDAY, JULY 30
Liverpool is the Place Concert Series
7 p.m.-9 p.m. Johnson Park, Village of Liv -
who attended the Annual Meeting & Expo (AME) of the New York State Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (NYSAND), held on Friday, April 25, at Union College in Albany. The AME conference features a range of nutrition and dietetics events, including keynote addresses, panel discussions, and poster presentations by students, interns and professionals. Hoy presented research titled “The Effect of a Tailored Nutrition Intervention on Sports Nutrition Knowledge and Running Performance in Recreational Runners.”
Local students earn honors
Julia DePalmo of Liverpool was named to the Dean’s Honor List at Cedarville University for Spring 2025. This recognition requires the student to obtain a 3.75 GPA or higher for the semester and carry a minimum of 12 credit hours.
Abigail Henderson of Liverpool and Evelyn Mazzye of Liverpool have been named to the Dean’s List for the Spring 2025 semester at Cedarville University. This recognition requires the student to obtain a 3.50 GPA or higher for the semester and carry a minimum of 12 credit hours.
erpool. Classic rock band the Grace DeJohn Project will perform.
MONDAY, AUG. 4
Liverpool is the Place Concert Series
7 p.m.-9 p.m. Johnson Park, Village of Liverpool. Letizia and the Z Band will perform dance tunes.
WEDNESDAY, AUG. 6
Liverpool is the Place Concert Series
7 p.m.-9 p.m. Johnson Park, Village of Liverpool. Acoustic blues band the Skylocks will perform.
MONDAY, AUG. 11
Liverpool is the Place Concert Series
7 p.m.-9 p.m. Johnson Park, Village of Liverpool. Rock band Brass Inc. will perform.
WEDNESDAY, AUG. 13
Liverpool is the Place Concert Series
7 p.m.-9 p.m. Johnson Park, Village of Liverpool. Musical variety band the DeSantis Orchestra will perform.
JULY 25-27
47th Annual Antique and Classic Boat Show
Friday: 3 p.m.-dusk. Saturday: 9 a.m.-dusk. Sunday: 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Clift Park, Skaneateles. Enjoy more than 80 antique and classic boats and mortars on display, concerts, boat parade, photo-shoot cruise, children’s activities, and more. Free.
AUG. 27-29
Lancaster, PA Bus Trip
Join Mattydale Hinsdale Seniors for a three day trip to Lancaster, PA. $595 double, $780 single. For more information and to reserve a spot, call 315-243-1581.
Vallat produces SUNY Oneonta Spring Fashion Show
With a theme of celestial beauty and ethereal design, Mya Vallat of Liverpool was one of 30 SUNY Oneonta fashion students who brought “Whispers of the Cosmos: Ethereal Elegance” to life on May 3, producing the annual Spring Fashion Show in the Alumni Field House.
Vallat is a public relations coordinator in the Student Fashion Society.
Students graduate from Clarkson University
The following local students from Clarkson University were awarded bachelor’s, masters and doctoral degrees this spring on May 10, 2025: Andrew Cervantes of Cicero, Victoria Pirro of Cicero, Elizabeth Chase of Cicero, Bryn Myers of Clay and Dalton Porter of Syracuse. Gurgol receives bachelor’s degree
On Friday, May 16, Sebastian Gurgol of Clay, who majored in Computer Science, was bestowed a bachelor’s degree at Worcester Polytechnic Institute’s 156th Commencement.
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Penguin Palooza hits the Rosamond Gifford Zoo
yoga with the Penguins offered on sundays in July
The Friends of the Rosamond Gifford Zoo will host its annual Penguin
Palooza! event on Sunday, July 13from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Penguin Palooza! is a family-friendly event that celebrates one of the most popular (and perhaps, most dramatic) species at the Rosa -
mond Gifford Zoo: Humboldt penguins! This event is free for members or included with zoo admission. Guests of all ages will have the opportunity to enjoy an incredible array of fun activities all day long, includ -
ing free ice cream, kid-friendly foods, music, face painting and, of course, creature chats about the Humboldt penguins living at the zoo and efforts to conserve the species in the wild.
Kathleen Garvey-Raymond, 92 beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother
Kathleen “Kathy” Garvey-Raymond, 92, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother of Fairmount, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 14, 2025, at home. Born on May 3, 1933, in Syracuse, she was a proud lifetime resident of the Syracuse and Camillus area.
Kathy was a graduate of Assumption Catholic Academy and dedicated over a decade of her life as a parts clerk at Centro.
She was a devoted communicant of Holy Family Church, where she found solace and community. Above all, her profound love for her family was the cornerstone of her life.
Kathy was predeceased by her mother, Theresa Scherz Wirth; father, Raymond J. Wirth Sr.; brothers, William Wirth, Raymond J. (Marie) Wirth Jr., and Donald (Joanne) Wirth; twin
brother, John Wirth; sister, Mary (Joseph) Sroka; grandchildren, Sean, Leah, and Shelby Garvey; and greatgreat-grandson, Jayce.
Surviving are her husband of 32 years, Ronald Raymond; children, Thomas (Debbie) Garvey of East Syracuse, Theresa (Thomas) Cameron of South Carolina, Wendy Fink of New Jersey, Rick (Carrie) Raymond of Colorado, Michael (Mary) Garvey of Howlett Hill, Timothy Garvey of North Syracuse, and Maureen (Rich Peterson) Garvey and Sean (Theresa) Garvey, both of Camillus; grandchildren, Shannon, Meghan, Kimberly, Kyle, Hannah, Joshua, Sophie, Trisha, Michael, Cory, Nicole, Erin, Laura, Bradley, Ryan, Andrew, Erika, Emma, Jack, Samantha, Megan, Veronica, Margaret, Caitlin, Christopher, and Patrick; 24 great-grandchildren; and several niec -
Stirpe honors Women of Distinction at annual awards ceremony
On Saturday, March 22, Assemblyman Al Stirpe hosted his 13th Annual Women of Distinction Awards Ceremony at the Fayetteville Fire Department.
Women from the 127th District, which includes Cazenovia, Clay, Cicero, and Manlius, were honored for their remarkable contributions, serving as testaments to the celebration of Women’s History Month.
Categories include achievements and service in education, volunteerism, communications and civic affairs, business, and healthcare.
“Some people may wonder why we have the Women of Distinction Awards,” said Stirpe. “To which I point to the incredible example of our honorees. Each woman we have recognized today have inspired positive and lasting change in the lives of those around them. These awards serve as a celebration of service, heart, and leadership that all the honorees and nominees have put forth into our community.”
Katherine Mittiga was honored for her commitment to education, Theresa Harris for her volunteerism efforts, Laurel Flanagan for her service in the community and civic affairs, Deana Bollinger Ingram for her strides in business, and Tania Lyons for her remarkable devotion to healthcare.
“Teachers don’t usually get recognized for the hard work we do, so it is extremely meaningful to be recognized by Assemblyman Stirpe,” Mittiga said. “I love teaching high school chemistry, as well as being involved in my school community. It helps knowing my efforts are valued and worthwhile.”
“As a mental health and substance use professional, being recognized with a woman of distinction award
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Earlier in April 2025, the Rosamond Gifford Zoo celebrated the hatching of two male Humboldt penguins named Domingo and Ramon.
“Penguin Palooza! is great fun for the whole family,” said Carrie Large, executive director of the Friends of the Rosamond Gifford Zoo. “The arrival of our two adorable chicks is sure to make Penguin Palooza! extra special this year. We invite everyone to our celebration of our Humboldt penguins as we all enjoy summer treats and learn more about how we can work together to protect the species.”
The International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN) lists Humboldt penguins as vulnerable to extinction. Since the habitat’s opening in 2005, over 50 Humboldt penguins have hatched at the Rosamond Gifford Zoo, marking a significant contribu -
in the healthcare field is so much bigger than me.” Lyons said. “It is the recognition of mental health as health. I’m so honored to have been presented with this award, but I’m truly privileged to work alongside other incredible women serving some of our community’s most vulnerable members in unique and innovative ways.”
“I am humbled to receive the 2025 Women of Distinction award,” Flanagan said. “This award has accomplished its purpose of recognizing the efforts of women in CNY to improve the conditions of the people around them. I am so grateful for the spotlight this award shines on the amazing organizations that I work with; Operation Northern Comfort and the Fayetteville Free Library are the true heroes; the Proclamation hangs proudly on the wall in my office.”
“Having devoted decades in pursuit of gender equality with Zonta International, the Woman of Distinction Award for Volunteerism is deeply appreciated,” Harris said. “At a time where women’s rights are being suppressed, Assemblymember Al Stirpe’s purposeful recognition of women’s contributions is particularly significant to our community. As Melinda Gates stated, ‘When we lift up women, we lift up humanity.’ I share this recognition with my Zonta colleagues; their teamwork was vital.”
“Receiving the Women of Distinction in Business Award was an incredibly humbling and proud moment.” Ingram said. “It was a recognition not just of my individual efforts, but of the incredible support from my team and the community around me. The honor affirmed my passion for empowering others and reinforced my commitment to driving positive change in the business world.”
tion to the population.
For those looking for even more penguin fun, the Friends of the Zoo hosts exclusive yoga classes set at the Penguin Coast habitat, with ticket proceeds benefiting the colony of Humboldt penguins living at the Rosamond Gifford Zoo. Yoga with the Penguins takes place each Sunday in July from 8:30-9:45 a.m. Classes are followed by an informative creature chat about Humboldt penguins. Tickets are available now.
To learn more about Penguin Palooza! and Yoga with the Penguins, visit rosamondgiffordzoo.org.
Penguin Palooza! is made possible with funds from the Statewide Community Regrants Program, a regrant program of the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature and administered by CNY Arts.
es, nephews, and cousins.
Kathy’s family would like to extend special thanks to Hospice, especially Erin, for her tender care of Kathy.
To celebrate Kathy’s life, relatives and friends were invited to gather on Thursday, June 19, 2025, from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Buranich Funeral Home, 5431 W. Genesee St., Camillus.
A funeral Mass was celebrated on Friday, June 20, 2025, at 10 a.m. in Holy Family Church, 127 Chapel Drive, Syracuse.
Kathy will be laid to rest in Greenlawn Cemetery, Warners.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Holy Family School Tuition Assistance, 130 Chapel Dr., Syracuse, NY 13219 or to Hospice of CNY & of the Finger Lakes, 990 Seventh North St., Liverpool, NY 13088.
Share condolences at BuranichFH. com.
Kathleen Garvey-Raymond
Ronald C. Korb, 88 beloved husband, father, greatgrandfather, friend
Ronald Charles Korb, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend, passed away on Friday, May 30, 2025, in Tavares, FL, at the age of 88.
Born on May 20, 1937, in Syracuse, Ron was the cherished son of Fridolin and Dorothy Korb.
He proudly served his country in the United States military beginning Oct. 1, 1961, dedicating seven years to service.
Ron spent over three decades making his home in Florida, where he became an active and respected member of the community. A man of deep faith, Ron was a devoted member of the Lutheran church.
His joyful spirit and zest for life shone through his active involvement in the community, including leadership roles in the Pontoon Yacht Club, Elks Lodge and Keystone Ramblers. He also served as president of his Skylark Homeowners Association and was an active member of the Longwood Historical Society, reflecting his love for community and history. Passionate about supporting children with special needs, he served as president of the Parents of Deaf and Hard of Hearing Children and was a proud founding member of the Seminole Soccer Club— leaving behind a legacy of inclusion, teamwork, and compassionate leadership.
Professionally, Ron built a respected career with Goodyear and Kelly Springfield, where he was known for his strong work ethic and unwavering dedication. He also played a key role in founding the Star Tire and Rubber Company, a division of Kelly Springfield, leaving a lasting mark on the industry.
On April 25, 1958, Ron married the
Gael Ryder, 87
loved her family, friends, gardening
Gael Ryder, born Mary Gael Sheldon Robinson, passed away in Cincinnati, OH, on June 11, 2025, after a two-year battle with pancreatic cancer. Gael was 87 years old.
She moved to Skaneateles at the age of 11 and graduated with the class of 1956.
Gael married Larry Ryder in 1960. Gael worked briefly for Skaneateles schools at LAB Corp until its closure, and for a decade-plus at Ace Hardware.
Gael is survived by two sisters, Susan VanKeuren and Linda Maguinness, and a brother, Michael Robinson, and his wife, Kathy (Wilson), two brothersin-law, Jim (Shiela) Ryder and Rodney Ryder as well as many beloved nieces and nephews.
Gael loved her family, her friends, gardening and happy hour.
Please join her family for a celebration of Gael’s life on July 13 from 3-5 p.m. at the Skaneateles American Legion.
love of his life, Edna Manahan. Together they shared 67 wonderful years filled with love, laughter and a strong foundation of family.
Ron is survived by his devoted wife, Edna M Korb; his loving children: Cindy Lynn Korb, Kathleen (Robert) Byers, Ronald Scott Korb, Jonathan (Tina) Korb, and Patrick Korb; grandchildren: Heather (Tim) Folds, Jacqueline Petersohn, Stephanie (Benjamin) Lanier, Zachery Korb, Tyler Korb, McKaylee Korb, Savannah Korb, and Beckhem Korb; and great-grandchildren: Bryce Folds, Blake Folds, Braden Folds, Jonathon Folds, Isaac Folds, Katelynn Folds, and Henry Petersohn. He was predeceased by his parents, Fridolin and Dorothy; his siblings; and his grandson, Brian Weaver.
A memorial service honoring Ron’s life was held on Saturday, June 7, 2025 in Eustis, FL.
Gael Ryder
Ronald C. Korb
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Feeling the heat
It seems spring and now summer, has come in starts and stops in Central New York this year.
We have had some warmer days, but then we’ve seen temperatures fall and rain.
But most likely sooner or later, we will see those warmer summer temperatures settle in for the coming months.
With this in mind it is important to keep in mind how the heat, even when not the intense heat of 100 degrees or more, can have an affect on our health.
According to the American Heart Association as the temperature rises, so can your risk for suffering health issues like heat exhaustion and heat stroke.
Doctors recommend using good judgment when it comes to activities outside in the heat, and that you stay hydrated.
The Heart Association recommends that during hot days everyone keep a few guidelines in mind.
According to the Heart Association it is best to avoid the outdoors in the early afternoon, about noon to 3 p.m., because the sun is usually at its strongest, putting you at higher risk for heat-related illnesses.
Dressing for the heat is also important. According to the Heart Association most people probably sweat the most in their shoes, so choose well-ventilated shoes and look for socks that repel perspiration. Foot powders and antiperspirants can also help with sweat.
It is also recommended that people wear lightweight, light-colored clothing in breathable fabrics such as cotton, or a newer fabric that repels sweat. Add a hat and/or sunglasses. Before you get started, apply a water-resistant sunscreen with at least SPF 15, and reapply it every two hours.
Staying hydrated is also vitally important.
It is recommended that people drink a few cups of water before, during and after exercise and void caffeinated or alcoholic beverages which can lead to dehydration.
If you are outside, take regular breaks and find a shady or cool place to rest and re-hydrate if possible.
If you do have heart or other medical concerns, follow your doctor’s recommendations.
It is also important to know the signs of when you are reaching a point of being too hot.
Symptoms of heat exhaustion include, headaches, heavy sweating, cold, moist skin, dizziness or fainting (syncope), a weak and rapid pulse, muscle cramps, fast, shallow breathing and nausea, vomiting or both.
If you experience these symptoms, move to a cooler place, stop exercising and cool down immediately by dousing yourself with cold water and rehydrating. You may need to seek medical attention.
Heat stroke includes symptoms like warm, dry skin with no sweating, strong and rapid pulse, confusion and/or unconsciousness, high fever, throbbing headaches and nausea, vomiting or both.
If you experience these symptoms, seek medical attention right away.
For more information, tips and advice on how to take care of your heart, visit heart.org.
And if you are traveling, keep in mind children older individuals and pets that may be in the vehicle with you.
If possible it is best to leave pets at home.
As temperatures can soar in a parked car, even with the windows open or tinted windows, it is best to leave anyone who might not want to or be able to leave the car at home as well for their own safety.
THE unFOLDInG OF A LIFE
Standing in the midst of your life, do you ever think of what might have been?
Ramblings from the empty nest
ann Ferro
How did your life unfold, evolve, come to be where and who you are; who you are becoming?
Joe Whiting, whom I have followed with great admiration for a very long time, has just published a memoir that answers those questions in song, music and honesty. “Saxophones Microphones and Buried Bones” is a delight for those of us who still believe, who know that coming of age in the United States can be a story of exploration, failures, growth and all the messiness of authenticity.
I remember a sultry Thursday night in Marcellus Park a few years ago. The crowd was huge that evening. Why? The night’s artist was Joe Whiting and company. The audience was the “who” who are Joe’s fans. Young and not so young, hardy and less so, conservative and liberal, blue collar and professionals - they were all there to enjoy the talent of this local legend and his music.
I had brought my 12-year-old grandson who plays the saxophone to experience a true-life version of what happens when you practice.
I don’t remember the first number. I do remember that Joe’s voice and sax stole the evening and in context of the questions of how that moment came to be, you could know that who Joe Whiting was then was the culmination of decades of the unfolding of a life. Mostly a life like all of our lives but with the special notes that make up the song entitled Joe Whiting.
In “Saxophones Microphones and Buried Bones,” that unfolding of a life is straightforward, an example of how the strength of family, lessons learned early on about work and responsibility give meaning to the successes and down
Jazz is Gunhild Carling’s lifestyle!
To call Gunhild Carling a remarkable musician is a bit of an understatement.
In addition to her warm vocalizing which can range from Billie Holiday to Cab Calloway, she is a colorful swingbased trombonist and trumpeter who has impressive range on both instruments. She also plays the harmonica, harp, recorder, flute, bagpipes, ukulele and theremin, and is a skilled arranger and composer.
Her enthusiastic shows, which have bigband swing and New Orleans jazz as their foundations, are always memorable. That’s the way it was last year as she made her Central New York debut, and now at age 50 she’s returning to the Syracuse International Jazz Festival at 8 p.m. Saturday, June 28, in Clinton Square. Admission is free.
swingin’ set last year
At last year’s festival, decked out in a royal blue fringed miniskirt with matching scarf, Carling’s instrumental chops were as colorful as her outfit. Her tone may not be immaculate, but she leans toward a swampy, Southern style full of suggestive slurs, guttural riffs, plenty of world-wise whining and the occasional caterwaul. With several radiant strands of pearls circling her neck and four rows of pearls around her left wrist, her fingers flashed glossy red nails, a wedding band and a skull ring. A faux white orchid sat atop the right side of her blonde locks.
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After “Song for Trombone,” she took “Just a Closer Walk with Thee.” Gunhild’s piercing vocal softened by her sweet Swedish accent, gave that hallowed old spiritual new life capped off by her tough trombone outro.
Next she sang “The Lady Is a Tramp” embellished with a slide whistle, before blowing a blues harmonica on “Blues in G.” Then she did something most of us had never before seen nor heard. She put three – count ‘em three –trumpets to her lips and played a convincing few bars of a “Blues in B-flat.” Her tone was solid gold times three. The surprises didn’t stop there. She sang an all-German version of “Mack the Knife,” and jazzed it up on her recorder
newest disc
On her newest disc, Jazz Is My Lifestyle, Gunhild Carling performs 11 of her originals with her 13-horn big band, the Prague Strings Chamber Orchestra, and such guests as trombonist Idun Carling (her daughter), drummer Viggo Blom (her son) and banjoist Johan Blom (her husband). The record begins with a joyful “Jazz Is My Lifestyle” which utilizes the chord changesof“WhenTheSaintsGoMarchingIn,” and jumps from Dixieland to swing. “Shaking The Bangkok” has a rhythm reminiscent of “Sing, Sing, Sing” and features Carling creating
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some outbursts with her plunger mute on her trumpet.
Bluesy vocals
Other selections spotlight her brass playing on “Mardi Gras Blues,” her forceful blues singing on “Cosmic Drive,” her dramatic trumpet on “Winter’s Day” and Ella-style vocal phrasing on “You Are the Music.” The program concludes with the jubilant “I’ll Wait for You in San Francisco.” Gunhild Carling was born in Gothenburg, Sweden. While she started on the drums, she made her recording debut as a trombonist at the age of 9 with the Carling Family Band. She soon mastered a variety of instruments and became a tap dancer. After carving out her career in Europe, she moved to Northern California eight years ago with her family while continuing to tour the world. The 39th edition of the Syracuse International Jazz begins on Wednesday, June 25, with staggered performances at a baker’s dozen different clubs around downtown Syracuse. On Thursday, June 26, performances will take place at the JMA Wireless Stage in Clinton Square each night through Saturday, June 28; syracusejazzfest.com.
Last word “Gunhild Carling is one of the most important musicians and ambassadors of the arts in the world today.” – Scotty Barnhart, director of the Count Basie Orchestra.
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MOyERs CORnERs VFD FIELD DAys
By JEFF snOW
town of CLAy hiStoriAn CLAy hiStoriCAL ASSoCiAtion member
With summer in full swing and the Fourth of July coming soon. I could always remember the Moyers Corners field days when I was younger. It was always a treat when my family would sit in the car and watch the fireworks over near Verplank and Bennett Road. There were thousands of fireflies all around us. Maybe some of the readers remember watching the fireworks in their cars.
The Moyers Corners Volunteer Fire Department field days got its start almost 80 years ago when Ken Brand watched Lyman Melvin’s garage on Route 57 burn down in 1947. The Liverpool Fire Department arrived, but stopped at the town line, stating they could not cross the town line because they don’t have the insurance coverage. So, everyone on that fateful November day watched the garage burn down.
Ken Brand said, “By God, tomorrow we will start our own fire department.”
Ken went from house to house looking for members and got 15 men in their first meeting. Soon, after many meetings with the town of Clay, that group became a fire department.
Moyers Corners FD purchased their first fire truck, a 1922 American LaFrance. After getting the fire truck, members built the new fire house in 1948. This story is told by Tom Delasin who interviewed Ken Brand.
The upper left picture is a newspaper advertisement that says “Let’s Go” is the first known time when MCFD hosted the field days back in 1949 to raise money. It’s amazing that rides for kids cost 9 cents back then.
Delasin wanted to share this newspaper history of the MCFD which he keeps in very good condition. The other MCFD advertisements are from 1967, 70 and 1973.
If you notice one ad has all the rides are 25 cents, with the other stating the field days is “no mud.”
It’s hard to believe that the ride prices were that low back then. Some other fun field days activities to watch were the “Push Ball” competition. This is always a fun challenge for fire departments to push a ball attached to a wire.
In the photo of the beer counter it says you must have a Sheriff’s ID. If you don’t remember, in those days a driver’s licenses didn’t have your photograph, so the next best option was the Sheriff’s ID, which was common to purchase alcohol, according to Delasin and others. Then New York state, in the early 1980s, started to put driver’s photos on their licenses.
I have shared three photos from the MCFD web page showing the parade on Route 57 north of the fire house. It was always a fun time to watching the parade with all the fire trucks and the fire fighters for all their work they do serving the community. To see more field days and parade pictures go to MCFD.org and go to “about” then History l Page 12
Thanks from Dollars for Scholars
To the editor:
Thanks to the ongoing generosity of the Liverpool community, Liverpool Dollars for Scholars awarded 189 scholarships worth $148,435 to students in the Liverpool High School Class of 2025 at an evening reception on June 10. With your help, we have awarded 2.54 million dollars since 1970. Scholarship recipients will continue their education at two and four year colleges and universities, trade schools, technical institutes, hospital nursing and other health-related programs, adult BOCES courses, and apprenticeships. We have a list of alternates who will be considered for any unclaimed scholarships. There is nothing more gratifying than seeing a stage filled with high school seniors ready to embark on the next phase of their lives. Each of them has a story and they represent an array of backgrounds, interests, and
strengths. The donors who fund the scholarships presented the awards and hundreds of family members applauded the efforts of the students seated on the stage. It was exciting to hear students introduce themselves and announce where they will continue their education and what they will study. We wished them well on their journey and tried to inspire them to pay it forward and help others the way the Liverpool community helped them.
You donated thousands of dollars to our annual Mail-a-thon, our largest fundraiser. Your support for our fall Cash for College/Giving Tuesday campaign brought in enough money to award an additional scholarship to a deserving LHS graduate. You purchased Liverpool tumblers and LHS ornaments on our website and at school and community events. You returned bottles and cans to fund scholarships. Many individuals, businesses, and school and community organizations donated enough money to award
one or more scholarships worth at least $500. As volunteers dedicated to helping students further their education, we are grateful to all who share our desire to make a difference in the lives of our young adults.
Thank you for your continued support of our effort to award as many scholarships as possible to Liverpool High School graduates. With your help, we move closer to our goal of a scholarship for every applicant bound for higher education.
J OH n C ERRO n E , P RE s IDE n T LiverpooL doLLArS for SChoLArS Praise for school resource officer
To the editor: I would like to take an opportunity to share my thoughts about an event that happened to me a few weeks ago. I was on my way to pick up my granddaughter at Ray Middle School.
After a stop at Van Buren Town Hall, my car wouldn’t start. I walked
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a short distance and as I approached the school campus, the school resource officer (Laura Collins) met me at the curb. I explained what happened. After we spoke briefly, my granddaughter came over. Officer Collins was alert, professional and friendly. In unsettling times, we rely on professionals to keep our children safe. Thank you to all who keep our kids safe - especially SRO Laura Collins.
M ARIA nn H A n D bAL dwin S vi LL e
Support for mental illness
To the editor: I just wanted to say that I wish more could be done to help people with mental illness. It is a horrible disease.
I don’t know what is involved, or how to do it, but we need people who truly care about others. People who can help those that can’t help themselves.
sHARO n C
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times that make up his life. When he questions what constitute a life, whether he is a musician, an enter-
tainer, there is always the sense that he is measuring these questions against a metric forged in Skaneateles before it was a chic destination where he absorbed the values of his parents, relatives, friends and teachers.
Are you addicted?… How do you know?
Recently, someone accused me of being addicted to “golf”. When I asked them to explain their ridiculous claim, the only thing they could come up with was to say, “you’re addicted because you play every day”. I immediately denied that lie and informed them that although I like to practice and try to have a club in my hands as o en as I can, the only time I play 18 holes is in a tournament, unless it is a very special occasion…maybe 3 times a year. If this person had accused me of being addicted to playing in tournaments, I might have agreed. Nevertheless, because I am the “most open minded person I know”, I decided to research the topic and nd out what health professionals have to say about golf addiction. I believe most of us look forward to playing golf because it is a way of getting rid of the “cobwebs” that accumulate during the day in our minds and helps us to “escape”…for a little while… to “clear our heads”. Charlie Blanchard, e Golf Doctor says, “Just about all addictions have fundamentally the same underlying habits, thought distortions, denials and emotions in common”. Compulsive gol ng seems a more “socially benign a iction than say gambling or drug use”. Mr. Blanchard believes more people are addicted to golf in one form or another. He says if that thought concerns you, there are a few warning signs and symptoms that suggest you could be addicted:
* Have you let golf interfere with your work so that your job or business is su ering?
* Has golf a ected your personal relationships with loved ones resulting in friction, resentments, and arguments?
* Do you have more than 500 golf balls in your garage?
* Have you secretly bought clubs and hid them?
* Have you su ered any injuries due to stupidity or self- agellation?
* Are you compelled to go out and play in the rain, snow, cold or otherwise weather conditions dangerous for golf?
* Have you put your golf ball “in the rack” in the middle of the night and then sleep a few hours in your car a er reading golf articles ?
Did you know…Bob Hope was a member of the board of the Golf Nut Society and “ e Most Famous” Golf Nut Society member (#0023)…is basketball legend Michael Jordon. He earned the “Title” in 1989 by not showing up for his rst NBA Most Valuable Player Award because he was at Pinehurst Country Club playing two, back-to-back rounds. And then there is Dr. Lawrence Conell, a psychiatrist, addictionologist and avid golfer who believes that, “many of us are physiologically
and psychologically addicted to this beautiful, aggravating, consuming game we call golf”. He doesn’t want us to immediately jump to conclusions but he does want us to understand the criteria for something to be classi ed as an addiction:
1. e behavior is repetitive.
2. e subject will persistently pursue the behavior, even in the face of adverse consequences.
3. e subject feels compulsion to satisfy the need to do the behavior.
4. e behavior grants the subject an initial sense of well being.
5. A subject feels a craving for the behavior.
6. e subject creates a tolerance to the behavior over time.
7. Ending the behavior yields a form of emotional/ physical withdrawal.
8. Continuing the behavior can upset the subjects relationships and life responsibilities.
In other words, “golf taken to an extreme, can de nitely be classi ed as an addiction”, according to Dr. Conell. And if that isn’t bad enough, he believes, “excessive gol ng can be compared to gambling and alcohol consumption on the course, e ectively combining addictive behaviors”. He also acknowledges, “there are positive aspects of the game like being immersed in nature, exercise and being with friends that can be a ful lling experience with lasting positive e ects”. e Doctor’s last words on the subject are his best…” is game can teach us many of golf’s life lessons for success and failure. Rather than letting golf rule our lives, let’s make sure we guide golf to take us to greener pastures of mental health”. Amen Doc.
My nal thought…I believe I am addicted to golf, but only in a good way. How about you?
Perry Noun is the former executive director of the Northeastern NY PGA as well as a competitive amateur golfer and winner of the New York State Super Senior Amateur Championship. Perry Noun can be heard on “Tee Time With e Pronoun” on... News Radio 570 WSYR and 106.9FM. Golf addiction… Is it even possible?
For the laity who can only appreciate his music, Joe takes you along as he develops from a teenager through his green years as he learns, often the hard way, about the business of music. It’s with transparent innocence that Joe writes about naivety in New York City, navigating the drug culture that rides along with the band, the desire to produce good music out front of everything else, usaing again that unspoken metric as guidance.
It’s all there - the personal and professional gains and losses and the too-human worries of medical woes.
There is a sense of finally figuring it out, an energetic list of favorite musicians, favorite music, an extensive discography and a deep appreciation of the various members of Joe’s bands through the years with a loyalty that holds it all together.
Whiting gives the reader the inside stories of band members, gigs, the real juice on the other side of the music industry and a joyous ride full of his voice and his songs.
The reader will be warmed at his descriptions of the outrageous band bus type vehicles that he fabricated, using the skills he learned at his father’s side. The ride along was real.
Joe shows us that a musical career requires a thick skin, pushed against negativity with a need to write and produce good product and how the personal side and the professional sides are entwined. Joe ponders many important questions, decision that he made, none more interesting as whether he resembles one of our former presidents.
There’s a lot to take away from this read, but at base it is the story of one man’s journey.
Joe Whiting asks, “Who am I? “What is a life?
And Joe’s answer? In his words:
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“I wouldn’t trade even one of the gifts and experiences I’ve shared here for “making it big’. Fame, on any level is fleeting … I am frequently surprised and at times overwhelmed by the twists and turns that life brings my way. Situations and experiences I had never imagined leave me believing that sometimes things turn out just the way they are supposed to … When I started taking saxophone lessons as a 15-year-old boy, I don’t believe I had any expectation of what it might bring. I didn’t start out to be famous. I started out to be as good as I could be.”
And, finally, “Live your life with joy and appreciation for whatever gifts you are given, however large or small.”
This is a worthy read. A life unfolding through the joys of growth and setbacks with the back beat of music that we love.
Right now, Joe Whiting is, not so surprisingly, renovating his home in Skaneateles. He is still out on the circuit, the entertainer, the vocalist, the sax guy who has played that horn here, in the big venues of New York City and in Europe. The guy who impressed my grandson with his voice and his sax. The guy who is showing a life well lived.
You can find Joe’s memoir at his secure website: joewhitingmusic.com. Or you can visit with Joe at The American Legion in Skaneateles where he is doing a book signing on Thursday, June 26, from 6:308:30 p.m.
You can also come join us to enjoy the continuing unfolding of a life … Joe Whiting at the Marcellus Parks and Recreation Concert on July 31 at 7 p.m.
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.
Too bad the MCFD field days ended after 1989. Reasons for ending the field days include the original fire house burning down along with other factors, according to Delasin. Hopefully these memories of the field days bring back good times we all had at Moyers Corners. 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.
