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B’ville Rotary Club donates dictionaries to third graders

By Katrina Koerting

Three third graders at the Baldwinsville Christian Academy excitedly opened their new dictionaries eagerly taking in the pictures and words.

On Nov. 19, the Rotary Club of Baldwinsville gave dictionaries to third graders in two schools in Baldwinsville, including Baldwinsville Christian Academy. The club also had two students from the exchange program talk about their home countries in addition to Jacquie Olmsted’s talk about the dic-tionary program. Olmsted is a past president and current member of the rotary club. This is part of a three-week distribution.

Every year, for the past 10 years the Rotary Club

of Baldwinsville gave dictionaries to all of the third graders that attend school in the Baldwinsville School District, including home and private school, Olmsted said.

Photos by Katrina Koerting

ABOVE: Samantha, a third graders at Baldwinsville Christian Academy, browses through her new dictionary, which she recently received from the Baldwinsville Rotary Club. The club distributed books to all third graders in the Baldwinsville School District over the past three weeks.RIGHT: Baldwinsville Rotary Club member Jacqueline Olmsted tells students at Baldwinsville Christian Academy about the value of dictionaries as third-grader Colin listens.

Dictionaries promoteliteracy

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Hunter’s body found in Lysander

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Onondaga County Sheriffs locat-ed the body of a missing hunter Mon-day morning in Lysander after search efforts began Sunday evening.

Gary Jackson, 63, of Pennellville, entered the wooded area along Kellogg and Smokey Hollow roads around 12:30 p.m. Sunday. Around 10 p.m. that evening, Jackson’s fam-ily members notified the sheriff ’s department that Jackson had not returned from hunting. With as-sistance from Onondaga County Emergency Management & Rescue, Wilderness Search and Rescue and the New York State Forestry, sheriffs began searching the area around 10:30 p.m. Sunday. Sheriff ’s Air-1 helicopter and bloodhound “Hero” also helped with the search.

The Sheriff ’s Air-1 flight crew discovered Jackson’s body in a marsh located approximately a quarter-mile east of Route 48 and approximately 30 feet northeast of the CSX railroad tracks Monday morning.

Deputies reported that there were no signs of foul play; the Onondaga County Medical Examiner’s Office will conduct an autopsy to determine the cause of death.

Volunteers from the Baldwins-ville, Belgium Cold Springs, Cody, Lysander, Pennellville, Phoenix and Volney fire departments were pre-paring to execute a ground search when Jackson’s body was located.

Budget sessions scheduled

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Community collaboration is a vital element in the budget develop-ment process in the Baldwinsville Central School District. Residents have the opportunity to express their concerns and suggestions regarding the budget by participating in budget discussions at Board of Education meetings.

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CorrectionsThe Messenger apologizes for an error in last

week’s ad (Nov. 24) for Physical Therapy Plus’ Parisi Speed School. The ad congratulated Baldwinsville’s 2010 Section III Champions. Unfortunately, the La-dies Varsity Field Hockey team was not included. See the corrected ad in today’s paper.

In the Nov. 17 edition of the Baldwinsville Mes-senger, the article about Baldwinsville Public Library’s new business resource center incorrectly identified Robert Manning as the president of the library’s board of trustees. Manning is a member of the board of trustees, and Barbara Aitken is the president.

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The Baker High School PTSA Nov. 3 meeting is cancelled. Next meeting 7 p.m. Dec. 1 in Baker High School’s library.

Dec. 1Spaghetti dinners, 5 to

7 p.m. first Wednesday of every month at Method-ist Church. $6 adults; $5 seniors and kids (5-12). Sponsored by the Rotary Club of Baldwinsville.

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brance service, 7:30 p.m. Dec. 3, Liverpool First Presbyterian Church, 603 Tulip St., Liverpool.

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Van Buren School kids – bottle and can drive, meet Mr. O’ Neill at 9 a.m. Dec. 4 at Alliance Bank; or from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. bring returns to Bottle and Can Return at River Mall; proceeds benefit Baldwinsville Christmas Bureau. Call 652-5274.

Dec. 4Baldwinsville Christian

Academy craft fair, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dec. 4 at the school, 7312 Van Buren Road in Baldwinsville. Bake sale, concessions and door prizes; crafters wanted. Call 638-1069 or visit baldwins-villechristianacademy.com.

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festival Dec. 4: scalloped potato with ham dinner, 5 to 6:30 p.m. ($7 adults, $3 children); Christmas festi-val of music and Christmas tree lighting, 7 p.m. at Plainville Christian Church, Route 370, Plainville.

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Baldwinsville woman refreshes Bible stories in new book

By Erin [email protected]

Shirley Myers has published “Grand-ma, Tell Me a Story: 52 Bible Stories for Children.”

After many years serving as a pastor to various congregations, the Baldwinsville resident felt the best way to utilize her experience was to bring bible stories to children.

“I wrote Sunday School curriculum for over 20 years for various publishing companies. I also did some editing of curriculum,” Myers said. “A Bible story-book seemed like the crowning effort to all of that.”

“I feel that children who know the Bible stories have a much better founda-tion for life,” Myers added.

Unlike many stories in the Bible, My-ers’ book is geared toward a fourth-grade reading level, which allows children to better understand and appreciate the message of the stories.

“Children and parents will love the simple language in the book,” Myers said. “Parents and teachers will be delighted that children understand the stories.”

Myers added, “Children will like the two children in the book [Joey and Amy. They] visit their grandma most

weekends, and they are excited about the Bible stories Grandma tells them. They

New support group forming

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A new support group has formed for anyone seeking to share common experi-ences.

“This support group is not for any specif-ic issue. Whether you are trying to recover from an addiction, deal with a disability or just need positive encouragement to help deal with everyday life, you will find a safe harbor here,” said Rob Andres, an organizer of the support group.

Formed to be a positive resource, the in-augural meeting was held Monday Nov. 1.

“Help, be helped or just come for coffee and not say a single word – no pressure, no guidelines and no expectations – just a safe place to meet with people who understand that life can get tough sometimes and there are just times when we all need help dealing with it,” Andres added. “This is not a Bible study or a 12-step program, just a no-frills support group.”

Meetings will be held from 7 to 8 p.m. every Monday evening at the library at Hillview Community Church, 7382 O’Brien Road, Baldwinsville. There is no cost to participants. Free coffee. For more informa-tion, e-mail [email protected]. This support group should not be seen as a ministry of Hillview Community Church.

‘Grandma, Tell Me a Story’

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Shirley Myers poses with her new book “Grandma, Tell Me a Story” at her home in Baldwinsville. The book will be avail-able for purchase during several events in December and can also be purchased online at grandmasstories.com.

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Wishing you safe travels“Have a safe trip!”It’s normal to hear those four words before hitting

the road for a family getaway or holiday trip. So, before you load up the car this winter to visit loved ones, we have a few suggestions to help make your trip a safe one.aCheck tires: Make sure to check the tire pres-

sure and tread depth on each tire, including the spare, when the tires are cold. Also look for uneven tire wear as it can indicate alignment, suspension or wheel balance problems.aExamine wiper blades: Your wiper blades

should completely clear the glass with each swipe. Replace them if they leave streaks or miss spots. And don’t forget to top off your windshield washer fluid reservoir.aInspect the battery: Make sure battery cable

connections are tight and terminals are free from corrosion. If the battery is more than three years old, you might want to have it tested to see how much life it has left.aPrepare an emergency road kit: The winter

emergency kit should include an ice scraper and snow brush; sand, cat litter, or traction mats; a small shovel; gloves, hats and blankets; flashlight with fresh batteries; paper towels; jumper cables; warning flares or triangles; drinking water; non-perishable snacks; extra warm clothes; first-aid kit; basic hand tools; and a mobile phone and car charger with important numbers pre-programmed, including a roadside as-sistance provider.aConduct a vehicle maintenance inspection:

Take the opportunity to have your vehicle serviced before a trip, especially is it’s almost time for its scheduled maintenance.

Don’t let being unprepared put a damper on your trip. We hope everyone traveling during the coming holidays arrives safely at their destination.

Happy holidays!Tips courtesy of AAA.

Editorial Charitable Giving: A ‘Win-win’ ActivityThe holiday season is a good time

to be thankful for those charitable, educational and religious groups that provide your community with valuable services. And now may be a good time to consider supporting these groups because, if you contrib-ute before the year is over, you may “do well by doing good” through valuable tax deductions.

To illustrate the benefit of these deductions, let’s assume you’re in the 25-percent tax bracket. If you give $100 to a qualified charity, you can deduct $100 (with a tax benefit of $25) when you file your taxes. Consequently, the real cost of your donation is just $75 ($100 minus the $25 tax savings).

As you consider your charitable gifts, keep the following points in mind:

You must donate — not just pledge. You can make a pledge to donate, but the amount is not de-ductible until you actually pay it.

You must contribute to a qualified charitable group. For your gift to be deductible, it must go to a qualified tax-exempt organization — either a religious group or a group that has received 501(c)(3) status from the IRS. If you’re unsure if the group you want to support is tax-exempt, just ask.

You must itemize. To claim a charitable deduction, you must itemize deductions on your taxes.

Thus far, we’ve talked only about cash gifts. But you may have other financial assets, such as stocks, that you can give to charitable groups, and these gifts also can earn you tax benefits. For example, suppose you give $500 worth of stock in XYZ Company to a charitable group. If you’re in the 25-percent tax bracket, you can deduct $125 when you file your taxes for 2010. But by donating the XYZ stock, you avoid paying any capital gains taxes you might have incurred if you had sold the stock yourself.

Making charitable gifts now may help you reduce the size of your estate and potentially lower any fu-ture estate tax burden on your heirs. Right now, federal estate tax laws are in flux, but it’s possible that, one day, your estate might be large enough to

generate estate taxes. If you wanted to formalize your charitable gifts and help your estate planning, you might consider establishing a charitable remainder trust. Under such an arrangement, you’d place some as-sets, such as stocks or real estate, in a trust, which could then use these assets to pay you a lifetime income stream. When you establish the trust, you may be able to receive a tax deduction based on the chari-table group’s “remainder interest” — the amount the charity is likely to ultimately receive. (This figure is determined by an IRS formula.) Upon your death, the trust would relinquish the remaining assets to the charitable organization you’ve named. Keep in mind, though, that this type of trust can be complex. To establish one, you’ll need to work with your tax and legal advisors.

In any case, be generous during this season of giving. You’ll be help-ing a charitable group accomplish its worthy goals — and you may be helping yourself when tax time arrives.

Kevin Wall is an Edward Jones Financial Advisor serving the Greater Baldwinsville community from his of-fice at 15 E. Genesee St., Suite 250 in Baldwinsville. To contact Kevin, call 635-0327 or visit edwardjones.com.

Kevin

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your baldwinsville MessengerThis week’s Baldwinsville Messenger is full of activi-

ties, events and happenings in the greater Baldwins-ville, Lysander and Van Buren communities. Many of these articles have been submitted by you, our read-ers, through e-mail ([email protected]) and mail (2501 James St., Suite 100, Syracuse, NY 13206). We encourage you to continue to send in your stories and contact us with you ideas to keep the Messenger full of important community news.

Library Focus

Holiday happenings at your local libraryBy Valerie Chism

No matter how I try to apply the brakes, the wheel keeps spinning folks and here we are back in the holiday season complete with trees and tinsel. We know you’re busy, so we’ll be doing our best to make your life a little easier at this hectic time.Help from the BPL elves

Once again, we invite you to bring in your letter to Santa and drop it in our express mailbox. Be sure to include your return address so Santa can reply! Letters received by Dec. 20 will be answered. We also have ways to make your shop-ping easier. In addition to handy guides from Consumer Reports and a myriad of print and online sources, we also offer some great opportuni-ties to work through that gift list and spread some library joy. Even if you missed our November book sale and last Saturday’s fundraiser at Barnes & Noble, you can still shop on our behalf by purchasing books, eBooks and Nooks online at bn.com/book-fairs through Dec. 2. Just be sure to mention your affiliation to the library before you check out. You can also support library programs right here at the library itself by purchasing nuts, chocolates, dried fruits and trail mix from our dedicated Friends group all year round.Five Wired Wednesdays!

Even our techies are devoted to making your holidays happy ones. Sign up for some of our hands-on, one hour computer classes and we’ll help you make and track your holiday gifts. At 1:30 p.m. Wednesday Dec. 1, we’ll help you make a photo calendar

- bring 12 digital images (on a USB drive or e-mail them to a web-based e-mail account) to make a wall cal-endar in Microsoft Word (for you or as a gift).

Still working on the basics? At 1:30 p.m. Wednesday Dec. 8, we’ll help you make sense of computer file types and what to do with them – for beginners. Back by popular request, you’ll get a useful computer overview.

If you’re working on improving your social networking skills, join us at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday Dec. 15 to learn how to share your photos on Facebook – bring your Facebook logon info and some digital pictures, and we’ll help you put them up to share with family and friends.

Love to gift, but hate the paper-work? Learn the basics of Excel and keep track of your holiday giving at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday Dec. 22. Get those Thank You notes sent on time this year! Last but hardly least we’ll wind up this year’s sessions with Windows 7 for Beginners at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday Dec. 29.

All Wired Wednesday sessions are held in the computer lab and registra-tion is required so sign up soon.Jobseekers’ Lifeline

Even during the holidays, the job hunt goes on and we’re here to lend a hand. No registration is needed for these programs, just show up! At 1 p.m. Thursday Dec. 2, we’ll workshop interviewing skills: how to make a good impression when it really counts. At 1 p.m. Thursday Dec. 16, we invite you to a reprise of How to Hope: practical ways to keep your energy and motivation in difficult

circumstances. Finally, we’ll end this month’s series at 1 p.m. Thursday Dec. 30 with a program on using the right keywords to catch an employer’s eye. We’ll view this Learning Express Webcast at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday Dec. 8 and then talk about it.Your Family Tree

Some trees need decoration, fam-ily trees need excavation. Join Gene-alogist Louise Creighton at 6:30 p.m. Dec. 8 for a year end review of tips and tools for genealogical research. Registration is required.Christmas mystery

Join the Mystery Readers at 10 a.m. Thursday Dec. 9 for “Merry Merry Ghost,” by Carolyn Hart. New members are always welcome.Job Club

Gather with other job hunters at 1 p.m. Thursday Dec. 9 and 23 to help and support each other. No registra-tion needed, just show up.Stamp your holidays

Local artisan Missy Shipman will help you use rubber stamping and card making to spread personalized holiday cheer at 7 p.m. Thursday Dec. 9. Registration and a $15 materials fee are required.Preschool holiday fun

Preschoolers with an adult caregiver can join us to make simple holiday decorations to take home at 10 a.m. Friday Dec. 10. Registration is required; sign up at the Circulation Desk or call 635-5631.Basket workshop

This month participants will make a Ball Feet Basket at 10 a.m. Saturday Dec. 11. Registration and a $35 mate-

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From the mailbagMake old Rite Aid into theaterTo the editor:

Even when the old Rite Aid Building at River Mall was being built, I thought it looked like a movie theater. Wouldn’t it be a great spot for our theater and maybe they could go in with a café with outside seating area. It could have greenery and really make that end of River Mall inviting.

My friends and I really miss our movie theater and the nice people that worked there.

MICKIE LORENZBALDWINSVILLE

Thanks for opportunity to serveTo the editor:

I am deeply and forever grateful for the opportu-nity to serve you during the past two years. When I won the Congressional seat, I pledged to give it my all everyday and I did just that. I came home every weekend, stayed focused on local issues while supporting national policies beneficial to our region, and did my best to bring our troops home safely from Iraq and Af-ghanistan.

I served every day honored to live in a city where a shy kid of modest means from a proud Syra-cuse family and a gradu-ate of the Syracuse public schools could grow up to

earn the trust of his com-munity to represent you in Congress. And I learned from you every day, listen-ing to your stories and working tirelessly on your behalf.

My staff both in Wash-ington and in Upstate New York was terrific. I helped them assist thousands of you with challenges rang-ing from not getting fair treatment from insurance companies and banks to getting life-saving Veter-ans benefits to keeping businesses open.

The electorate may have changed tremendously from 2008 to 2010 in terms of who turned out to vote, but I kept my pledges to the people who elected me and I will forever be proud of that. Not only do I not apologize for my po-sitions on the stimulus, the health care bill, financial reform, and the credit card bill, but my only regret is that there were not more opportunities to make healthcare more affordable to people and businesses and get more resources to the region for needed pub-lic projects – particularly transportation and public schools.

I am also deeply proud of my commitment to en-ergy reform and mitigat-ing global climate change. Thank you again to the experts and concerned citizens who stood by me. Denying the clear facts and need for action on this issue either out of po-litical expediency or plain

ignorance hurts our local economy and threatens our planet.

I make no apologies, except to my friends, supporters and staff for the fact the final outcome was not what we wanted. I congratulate Congress-woman-elect Buerkle and her supporters and family. I wish her luck in the new Republican majority.

I made it to Congress - my dream - because of all the great Upstate New Yorkers who, like me, care so deeply about our future. And while the dream was short-lived, my gratitude is eternal.

CONGRESSMAN DAN MAFFEI

Poetry cornerDelightful Lights of Christmas

From one house to another

It is seen from roof tops.

All along the edges.Including the perimeterOf the chimney.Decorated lights.Such sightAnd it’s a delightTo see such lightsTo bring out the colorsof the house.I can also see on top of

someSanta and his reindeers.Such delightful lightsOf Christmas

SKIP COLLINSBALDWINSVILLE

As the 2009 American Recover and Reinvestment Act winds down, the latest statistics that outline how that money has been spent have become available. The federal government maintains a web site, which details where the money has gone and how it has been spent. New York State has awarded a total amount of $15.4 billion to date to help pay for construction projects, education, infra-structure and healthcare. A combined 11,646 awards have been granted, either in the form of a contract, loan or grant throughout the state. The number of jobs the stimulus has created is debatable and varies depending on your source. More time is needed to properly gather the real job numbers.

Among other things, the federal $787 billion economic Recovery plan included provisions for immediate federal tax cuts and incentives, an expansion of unemployment benefits and other social entitlement programs. In addition, 28 federal agencies received Recovery funds to finance contracts, grants and loans around the country.

We have entered the final quarter of stimulus payouts. This week, I wanted to give readers some idea how municipali-ties within the 124th Assembly District, which encompasses parts of Oswego and Onondaga counties, have fared in terms of stimulus dollars. Reporting of stimulus is organized according to zip codes and is often passed through various agencies. At recovery.gov Americans can view an interactive map with project details bro-ken down according to each zip code. To find more details of a particular project, click on the dot(s) within the zip code. Detailed award descriptions are provided.

Here are some of the grants and/or contracts, which have been awarded:aAll school districts in our Assembly

district received stimulus dollars. The hope was that this would save jobs at the local level and keep and create education-al programming without having to raise local taxes significantly.aThe Baldwinsville Central School

District received has received $6.31 mil-lion over a two-year period.aThe Baldwinsville Public Library re-

ceived $261,000 to create a job hub for 41 counties, targeting the unemployed. Technology will enable 24 hour resources as well as interactive video teleconferenc-ing for job seekers and employers.aOCWA received $6.1 million to

improve and maintain infrastructure associated with drinking water. (Other stimulus dollars have been made avail-able as well through the states’ Drinking Water State Revolving fund the ensure quality drinking water.)

This is a partial listing; more than 121 awards, subawards, grants and loans can be found within the 11 zip codes alone in the Assembly district that I represent. Final data will become available Dec. 8. What we have to keep in mind is this funding will not be available after the end of the year. Some argue, including President Obama, that the stimulus pack-age was a success because, if not enacted, the current recession would have been far worse. This, of course, is impossible to know. We do, however, know two things: 1) Our area received a significant amount of federal dollars; and 2) because the stimulus money is now coming to an end, crafting this year’s state budget will be even more challenging because we will no longer have this federal money. What we can all agree on is our economy needs to improve and that, in turn, would solve many of the budgetary problems we’re seeing in these supposed post-recession times.

If you have any questions or comments on this or any other state issue, or if you would like to be added to my mailing list or receive my newsletter, please contact my office. My office can be reached by mail at 200 North Second St., Fulton, NY 13069, by e-mail at [email protected] or by calling 598-5185.

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rials fee are required.Second Mondays Club

Free pizza, fun, games, activities . . . What will we think of next? Third through sixth graders are invited to meet at 6 p.m. Monday Dec. 13 and on the second Monday of each month for library related fun. Open Writers’ Group

Local writers support each other and share their progress on alternate Tuesdays each month. This month’s sessions are at 7 p.m. Dec. 14 and 28.In Stitches

Bring your needlework, crochet or knitting and join others with an interest in stitchery at 7 p.m. Wednes-day Dec. 15.Pokemon power

You asked for it folks. This month Onondaga Otaku revisits Pokemon by

special request at 3:30 p.m. Thursday Dec. 16. Bring your cards, your favorite critters, wear your gear and relive those thrilling days of yesteryear when all a boy needed was his faithful Pikachu and a trucker cap. As always, the ramen is on us. Bring recruits and win prizes.Gingerbread Redux

Kids in third through sixth grades with an adult are invited to join Meg Van Patten to build gingerbread houses to add to your holi-day decorations from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday Dec. 18. Please bring a bag of assorted candy to decorate your house. We’ll provide the gingerbread and icing. Registration is required.

Valerie Chism is the young adult librarian at the Bald-winsville Public Library.

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Baldwinsville students perform at Civic Center

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Justin Ashworth, library media specialist at McNamara Elementary School, describes the function of the central processing unit to students in an after-school technology program.

Tech program builds skillsBy Kelly Cary, BCSD

McNamara Elementary School’s library is not just a spot for reading books and doing re-search. For 14 students, it recently became a

place for building a computer from scratch.Under the guidance of Justin Ashworth, the school’s

library media specialist, the curious fourth- and fifth-grad-ers began the six-week, after-school program by disassem-bling an old computer. Ashworth helped them identify all hardware components before dividing them into groups to research the parts. By the end of the sixth week, computer jargon like motherboard, central processing unit, memory and hard drive were easily rolling off their tongues when they began the most exciting part of the program – as-sembling a new computer.

Fourth-grader Dana Prokop enjoyed learning how a computer works.

“It was interesting because my dad works with comput-ers,” she said.

Her classmate, Jacob Johnson, who likes to build things, also liked the program.

“The research was fun and I learned a lot,” he com-mented.

Ashworth designed the activity to continue moving the school’s library program toward becoming a learner-cen-tered workplace to build students’ 21st century skills. The activity was open to all fourth- and fifth-graders. He had 40 students apply to the program, but could only choose 14. He is exploring possibilities for another six-week pro-gram in the spring.

Schools and scholarsbaker’s dozen announced

Baker High School announced its “Baker’s Dozen,” the 13 students from the Class of 2011 with the 13 highest grade point averages. Congratu-lations to the following students, ranked in order of their grade point aver-

ages:Matthew KeimShaun ThompsonBenjamin LandwersiekEthan PacheckShane O’NeilMatthew CalnanKaram AnthonyDavid Felty

Eric TommarelloAlexander MaleckiKristian KlepesDaniel BulgerAaron Stolicker

Youth receives awardBishop Ludden pre-

sented Billy Hoffman of

Baldwinsville, a ninth-grader at the school, with a monthly Achievement-Character-Effort (ACE) award. Nominated by his teacher, Hoffman’s photo is prominently displayed in the school’s main hall-way.

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Baldwinsville Christian Academy students (back row, from left) Paul Oram, Ciara Wagner, Virginia Rolls, Mallory Neuman, Abigail Hines, (front row, from left) Kaitlin Losier, Stephanie Ratliff and Isabell Martin celebrate fall with fall

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Movers and shakersb’ville residents named ‘best lawyers’

Bond, Schoeneck & King, PLLC (BS&K) has an-nounced attorneys Kevin Bernstein and David Ferrara have been named to The Best Lawyers in America 2011 in Energy, and Labor and Employment, respectively. Both men reside in Baldwinsville and work out of the Syracuse office of BS&K.

Bernstein’s practice concentrates on regulatory compliance, permitting and litigation (including en-forcement defense) in matters relating to energy projects including power generation, gas and electric transmission facilities, and gas production, storage and mining, solid waste landfills, petroleum contami-nation, wetlands, wastewater treatment, hazardous substance and petroleum bulk storage tanks.

Bernstein also represents clients in defense of claims asserted by federal and state governmental agencies for cleanup costs, penalties, and other enforcement matters brought under federal and state Superfund statutes, New York State Navigation Law, and the Clean Water Act. In connection with this representation, he has negotiated a number of Administrative Orders on Consent and Consent Decrees with the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, the Envi-ronmental Protection Agency, and the Department of Justice. He is a graduate of the State University of New York, College at Brockport and Vermont Law School.

Ferrara represents both private and public employ-ers in employment discrimination litigation, National Labor Relations Board and Public Employee Relations board proceedings, labor arbitrations, union organiz-ing campaigns and negotiations. He has also counseled companies in Section 1113 modifications and rejec-tions of labor contracts under the Bankruptcy Code.

staff changes at syracuse homeStaff reports

Dave Horan, president of the Syracuse Home Founda-tion, recently announced two major staff changes with-in the Foundation. Audrey Gibbs has been appointed director of philanthropy and Kelly O’Neill-Rossi has been named director of develop-ment and marketing.

The restructuring plan will enable Gibbs to focus on major gifts and planned giving. She was the director of development and public relations at the Syracuse Home Foundation for the past 15 years. A graduate of Vermont/Norwich Univer-sity at Montpelier, Vermont, she held positions in several local organizations includ-ing: director of annual giving at Crouse Hospital Foun-dation; director of major gifts and planned giving at the United Way of Central New York; and director of development at the Syracuse Symphony Orchestra.

Gibbs has resided in Bald-winsville for more than 20 years with her husband,

John and two children. She is a former board member of the YMCA and has served on various committees and PTA’s within the Baldwins-ville School District. She also volunteers for Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts and is a member of the Association of Fund-raising Professionals and Association of Healthcare Professionals.

O’Neill-Rossi will focus on fundraising, community relations and marketing. She was previously the volun-teer coordinator at Syracuse Home. Prior to that, she held positions in several lo-cal organizations including:

director of development and public relations at Hope for Bereaved, Inc.; and as-sociate director of the CNY Children’s Miracle Network at Upstate Medical Univer-sity Foundation. She holds a bachelor of science degree in communications from Brockport State College.

O’Neill-Rossi resides in Baldwinsville with her hus-band, Michael and three children. She is currently an advisory board member at Maureen’s Hope Foundation and past vice president of Van Buren Elementary PTA. O’Neill-Rossi also volunteers her time as a development consultant to help small not-for-profit agencies assess their current development efforts and create new and innovative strategies for the future.

Syracuse Home Associa-tion is a not-for-profit health and rehabilitation center that offers a continuum of healthcare programs includ-ing independent retirement living at McHarrie Towne, assisted living at McHarrie Pointe, Sage Court memory

care program, skilled nurs-ing care and a state-of-the-art short-term rehabilitation program.

Each year, Syracuse Home successfully rehabilitates more than 400 people en-abling them to return home. The short-term rehabilita-tion program offers physical, speech and occupational therapies for people recov-ering from joint replace-ment procedures, cardiac, neuromuscular and skeletal injuries and illnesses.

To learn more about the healthcare programs and services of Syracuse Home, contact the admissions de-partment at 638-2521.

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like to ask questions and make comments about the happenings in the stories. This gives all the children who read the books some children with whom they can identify.”

While the book is geared towards children, Myers said the book is for readers of all ages.

“People have an imme-diate attraction to the book when they see it,” she said. “Elderly readers as well as children are enjoying the stories and learning what is in the Bible.”

In addition to the 52 Bible stories, the book also contains pictures that chil-dren can color, adding to

the learning experience.“Teachers in religious

education are using the books with their students,” Myers said, adding she “would love to hear of any new and interesting uses that purchasers find for the books.”

Myers will sell auto-graphed copies of “Grand-ma, Tell Me a Story” at several venues throughout the month of December (see sidebar). The books are also available through her website at grandmasstories.com. If you are interested in having Myers sell her books and/or speak at an upcoming event, contact her through her website.

book signing appearancesShirley Myers, author of “Grandma, Tell Me a Story,”

will be present to sell her book at the following times and locations in December:

10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dec. 4Fay Road Baptist Church750 Fay Road, SyracuseDuring annual display of Nativity Scenes of many

different varieties and from many different countries.5 to 9 p.m. Dec. 4Plainville Christian Church752 W. Genesee Road (Route 370), PlainvilleDuring Community Christmas FestivalAll day Dec. 11Earth’s Own Store8015 Oswego Road (Route 57), Liverpool, (Seneca

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This year, the club gave 492 dictionaries, costing about $860. The money for the dictionaries came from the Seneca River Days, especially the duck races, Olmsted said.

The dictionaries include definitions, punctuation, weights and measures, the Declaration of Indepen-dence, the U.S. Constitu-tion, maps of the conti-nents, information about the states, U.S. presidents’ biographies, and informa-tion about the solar sys-tem.

“Literacy is really impor-tant to Rotary and always has been,” she said. “And the main thing is to give back to the community and the world.”

In addition to the dic-tionary program, the rotary club also collects books and school supplies for people in New York and children’s books for Africa, Olmsted said.

The dictionary project began about 15 to 20 years ago in Georgia. A woman noticed students in the city never carried books or backpacks. She spoke with the principal and learned the school couldn’t afford books for all of the students. The woman then

went to the local rotary club where they decided to have a project to buy books. It was too expensive to buy books for everyone in the district so they chose to give dictionaries to all of the third graders instead, Olmsted said.

“Another club heard of it, and it kept expanding and expanding,” Olmsted said. “It’s now all across Canada and the U.S.”

When Olmsted brought a dictionary to her grand-son in third grade in Roch-ester, he told her that he had already gotten one from his school. “It’s all over,” she said.

The dictionary project is done throughout the 7150 Rotary District, which spans from Auburn to Utica and Oswego to Tully, she said.

Olmsted said she learned about the project from the Eastwood Rotary Club while working at the con-cession stand with other Rotary members in the area and decided to bring it to Baldwinsville.

“I think it’s an excellent program for our future,” Olmsted said. “The basic of all learning is being able to read. This is our future.”

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At board meetings from Jan. 24 to March 28, district administrators will present a different component of the 2011-12 budget to the board. At each meeting, the budget discussion will be open to the public for ques-tions and comments after the board’s discussion.

Board meetings begin at 7 p.m. in the cafeteria of Durgee Junior High School. The schedule of board of education meetings and the budget components to be discussed are as follows:

Jan. 24 – Transportation, facilities and debt service;

Feb. 7 - Athletics, review of transportation, facilities, and debt service;

Feb. 14 – Special educa-tion, review of athletics;

March 7 – Instructional, review of special educa-tion;

March 21 – Review of instructional;

March 28 – Administra-tive recommended budget; and

April 4 – Board of Edu-cation adopts budget.

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Au Chocolata success

Cindi Leotta, left, and Paulette Fetterman, employees of Cottage Designs, are pictured during Au Chocolat, a successful event held by merchants in the village of Baldwinsville. More than 300 patrons visited Cottage Designs (whose owner Debra Case helped plan the event) to taste homemade sweets and treats of all varieties. Violinist Ceara Windhausen created a most festive atmosphere while staff members served French chocolates of all kinds. “It truly was a successful evening for all the merchants in our community,” Case said, adding the businesses will meet Dec. 7 to plan an event for spring.


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The three-year-old class at RNS enjoyed a field trip to The Hollow pumpkin farm during the month of October. Ariana, Julianna and Aivi pose for the camera before picking out their pumpkins.

Radisson Nursery offers preschool program

Are you looking to start your four or five-year-old in a preschool program before they start school in September? We have the program

for you. Radisson Nursery School is beginning a four-day preschool program in January 2011 for children who will be entering kindergarten in September 2011. The classes will be held 12:30 to 3 p.m., Monday through Thursday from Jan. 3 to May 27.

Radisson Nursery School has been in existence al-

most 30 years and yet some people are unaware of the fact that it is open to everyone-Radisson residents and non-residents. The teachers implement a developmen-tally appropriate curriculum that prepares the children for Kindergarten in a fun and loving environment.

If you would like more information about this pro-gram, please contact Kristin at 635-2815. There are cur-rently openings in the four-year-old a.m. class as well.

Church program for kidsHigh Point, a children’s program at the Community Wesleyan Church at 112 Downer St., will meet weekly from

6:45 p.m. to 8:15 p.m. on Wednesday nights throughout the school year for kids in kindergarten through fifth grade. Through songs, games, activities and videos, High Point kids “travel” around the world and learn about dif-ferent cultures as well as important truths from the Bible.

Four local drop-off sites added to donation drive

By Ned [email protected]

For the fourth year, As-semblyman Will Barclay (R,C,I – Pulaski) is collect-ing items to assist the Ladies Auxiliary and the Pulaski VFW Post 7289 in send-ing care packages to active military troops. Donations must be received by Nov. 18 for packages to make it in time for Christmas.

“The soldiers are sacri-ficing a lot for us,” Barclay said. “We figure it’s the least we can do to show them that we care.”

Local drop-off sites started as Barclay’s office at 200 North Second St. in Fulton and Camillus Town Hall, located at 4600 West Genesee St. The assembly-man added four town hall drop-off sites to the drive on Friday, placing boxes in the towns of Lysander (8220 Loop Road, Baldwinsville), Elbridge (Route 31W, P.O. Box 568, Jordan), Marcellus (24 E. Main St., Marcellus) and Skaneateles (24 Jordan Street, Skaneateles).

Barclay hopes this will make it easier for people in those towns to support

their troops. Since first get-ting involved with the drive during the height of the Iraq War in 2007, he’s seen the number of donations decrease.

“It seems like there’s a little less focus on troops on the whole,” Barclay said.

The troops are in need of the following items:

- Handmade items, cards, cards from children, pictures from children

- Halloween candy, candy canes, individual packages of cookies/crackers, tuna and chicken kits, DVDs, CDs, puzzle books, writing paper, phone cards (AT&T works best), disposable cameras, gum

- Travel-sized hygiene products such as sham-poo, soap, deodorant, baby wipes, shaving items, femi-nine products, nail polish, nail clippers, candles, lip balm and eye drops

- Soups and hot drinks such as tea, cocoa, instant coffee

- Power bars, granola bars, dried fruit, slim jims, beef jerky, instant soup, individual cocoa packets, powdered Gatorade, Kool-aid, individual packets of oatmeal cereal

Monetary donations for shipping are also welcome. Checks can be mailed to Pu-laski VFW Post 7289, P. O. Box 151, Pulaski, NY 13142. Indicate on the bottom “Christmas for the troops.” The Post is a 501-C3.

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Congratulations to Mary Jo Cerqua, right, and Kathy Morse, coaches in the Baldwinsville Central School District. On Oct. 13, each coach achieved a milestone win with her team. Cerqua, who coaches girls’ varsity volleyball, won her 400th game. She has been the varsity coach for 21 years. Morse, who has been the girls’ varsity soccer coach for seven years, won her 100th game. Both coaches are also teachers in the district.

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McNamara Elementary third-graders (from left) Braden Lynch, Ryan McLaughlin, Brendan Wilcox, Ian Huwe and Taylor Hartman display the holiday cards they created for American troops stationed in Afghanistan. The troops can use the cards to send to their families and friends this holiday season. All of the school’s third graders also stuffed five large boxes full of comfort items they collected for the soldiers as part of a character education service project in honor of all American military personnel and veterans.

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Tom Hamm (back) and Ryan Peters, delegates from Baker High School’s Model United Nations Club, read through documents at a conference held at Manlius Pebble Hill in October.

Baker Model UN Students Attend Conference

By Kelly Cary, BCSD

Seven delegates from Baker High School’s Model United Nations Club at-tended a Model United Nations conference at the end of October at Manlius Pebble Hill.

The delegates – David Troy, Deidre Reynolds, John Robinson, Tom Hamm, Sara Richards, Ryan Peters and Nick Minnoe - repre-sented Russia and Japan at

the conference, debating, compromising and passing resolutions. They also par-ticipated in a mock Cuban Missile Crisis.

The club is now prepar-ing for its next conference, the Central New York Mod-el United Nations, which is set for January at Syracuse University. The club’s advi-sor is teacher Patricia Glis-son. This is the club’s third year of activity.

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Durgee life skillsEdward Rigdon-Boysuk, right, uses a hand mixer to blend the ingredients for a pumpkin cheese cake, while teaching assistant Martha Stevens supervises at Durgee Junior High School. Students in teacher Wendi Hitchcock’s life skill class didn’t let a recent power failure deter them from whipping up cheesecakes. Hitchcock said that as students began to make their cakes, the power went out, so they quickly adapted by thinking of alternate ways to prepare the recipe, such as melting butter with hot water and using a hand mixer to blend the ingredients. Once power was restored they were back in business to bake their cakes.

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Dec. 7Syracuse Home Auxiliary

meeting, 1:30 p.m. Dec. 7, Syracuse Home Associa-tion. Nordic Celebration of Light features the Sons of Norway Lodge from Syra-cuse and the Krantz family singers. Call 638-6923.

Dec. 13Lysander Planning Board

meeting date changed from Dec. 20 to 7:30 p.m. Dec. 13 in the Large Group Room, 8220 Loop Road, Baldwinsville.

Dec. 17Letters to Santa: Ly-

sander Recreation col-lecting letters for Santa, children to get a reply from Santa. Mail, drop off letters to Town of Lysander, 8220 Loop Rd., Baldwinsville NY 13027. Include the child’s name and address. Call 635-5999.

Dec. 18Baldwinsville Christmas

Bureau donations ac-cepted 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays, Nov. 29 through Dec. 18 at building next to TOPS in River Mall. New clothes, household goods, toys, books and food needed.

Dec. 18Baldwinsville Community

Band gift food fundraiser through Dec. 18 to help fund the band’s activities, most importantly their annual trip to Lake George for the Lake George Com-

munity Band Festival. Visit bvillecommunityband.org for more information.

Dec. 22Winter-break recreation

program for first through sixth graders, 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Dec. 28 to 30, Palmer Elementary; register by noon Dec. 22, call 635-5999. Arts & crafts, music games, sports and more.

Through March 4Indoor walking program:

7 to 9 p.m. Thursdays through March 4, Durgee Jr. HS. Under 16 must be with an adult.

Through March 4

Adult basketball pro-gram, 7 to 9 p.m. Thursdays through March 4, Durgee Jr. HS. $1 admission – Must be 21, resident of Lysander or Van Buren. Call 635-5999.

Through April 8

Used book collec-tion, 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday through April 8; proceeds benefit Lysander Sum-mer Day Camp Program scholarships. Drop off site: Lysander Town Building, 8220 Loop Rd., Radisson. Call 635-5999.

April 11 to 27Used book sale, 9 a.m. to

4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday April 11 to 27, Lysander Town Building, 8220 Loop Rd., Radisson. Proceeds benefit Lysander Day Camp Program schol-arships. Call 635-5999.

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Beaver Lake Nature Center

Wreath making workshopBeaver Lake Nature Center will offer a natural wreath making workshop at

1:30 p.m. Dec. 11. Participants will fashion their own wreath from a simple household coat hanger and evergreen boughs. The final product will be a trea-sure to take home or an impressive handmade gift. The price of this program is $15 per person and advance registration is required.

Holiday decorating workshops Beaver Lake Nature Center is offering two unique holiday decorating work-

shops with a natural theme next month. At 7 p.m. Monday Dec. 6, participants will create a holiday kissing ball. Once finished, the traditional balsam ball, which dates back to the 18th century, will be accented with red ribbon and a bow. The price for this workshop is $14 per person.

The popular natural holiday decorations and ornaments workshop returns with two sessions at 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. Tuesday Dec. 7. Participants will use natural materials or motifs and create six different items to take home. The price for this program is $15. Advance registration is required for both programs.

Holiday pancake breakfastKick off the season with a holiday pancake breakfast from 9 a.m. to noon Sat-

urday Dec. 4 and 11 at Beaver Lake Nature Center. Enjoy a scrumptious meal of pancakes, sausage and beverage. Breakfast is $2.50, $3.50 or $4.50 depending on the appetite. Visitors looking to work off the filling meal are invited to enjoy the peace and quiet of the nature center’s trails. The morning will include a visit from Santa, a bake and craft sale and woodcarving demonstrations.

Beaver Lake Nature Center is an Onondaga County Park located at 8477 East Mud Lake Road, four miles west of Baldwinsville off Route 370.

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Friday Dec. 310 a.m. Blood pressure

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tourney, gamesCraft sale

Monday Dec. 610 a.m. Mah Jong and

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Tuesday Dec. 78 a.m. Tai Chi9:15 a.m. AOA Exercise9:30 a.m. Canasta10 a.m. Crafts10:30 a.m. Arm chair

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Bridge1 p.m. Scrabble5:15 p.m. Yoga

Wednesday Dec. 89:30 a.m. Bowling10 a.m. MahJong and

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Christmas luncheon12:30 p.m. Party bridge1 p.m. Line dancing1:30 p.m. Bunko

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Please note: Duplicate bridge is played on Tuesdays and party bridge on Wednes-days at the center. Bring a partner if at all possible. Start-ing times will be at noon on Tuesdays and at 12:30 p.m. on Wednesdays. There will be a bridge tournament on the second Tuesday of each month. Please note that Lynn McCormick, notary public, will now meet seniors at Canton Woods. Call her at the Van Buren Town Hall to make an appointment, 635-3010. Out-reach hours for Judy Laurange, Van Buren, are from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. each day. Outreach hours for Donna Metz, Ly-sander, are from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. each day.

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Bees stopped again in state football semifinalsBy Phil [email protected]

Twelve months after getting stopped in its first trip to the state Class AA semifinals, the Bald-winsville football team tripped up in that same round, overwhelmed by Rush-Henrietta’s main attrac-tion, Ashton Broyld.

Dominating the game with both with his passing and running ability, Broyld, a 6-4, 235-pound senior quarterback, led the way as the Section V champion Royal Comets took out the Bees 55-28 on Nov. 20 at Marina Auto Sta-dium in Rochester.

All told, Broyld completed 10 of 17 passes for 300 yards and two touchdowns, and also ran for 136 yards on 15 carries. As a whole, Rush-Henrietta piled up 606 yards of total offense, a record for a state playoff game.

B’ville arrived in this round convinced that, unlike its 2009 defeat to North Tonawanda (when star running back Malik Burks sat out the first half and the Bees never recovered), it had all the pieces in place for success. But it didn’t have Broyld, whose astonishing physi-cal presence - and ability - would make the primary difference.

At least the Bees had the open-ing statement. Tyler Rouse gained 11 yards on the game’s first two plays. Then the sophomore tore through a large hole on the right side and ran, untouched, 66 yards to the end zone. Mark Stanard’s extra point made it 7-0, and the game wasn’t even 90 seconds old.

Yet it took less than 90 seconds for Rush to answer, thanks to Bro-yld. He quickly moved the Royal Comets to the Bees’ 35, then took off on a dazzling TD run where he made a terrific move at the 25, changing direction to foil the last B’ville defender who could get him.

Later in the period, the Royal Comets put together a 69-yard march, mixing in throws and passes as Broyld got many of his backs and receivers involved before going the final three yards

himself on a bootleg, putting Rush ahead 13-7 as the PAT was hooked.

Antonio Peck promptly re-turned the ensuing kickoff 50 yards deep into Comets territory, setting up a short drive that, again, was all on the ground. Rouse fin-ished it off with a one-yard scor-ing run and, when Stanard’s PAT sailed through, B’ville was back in front 14-13 - but that would be the last lead.

Broyld stayed red-hot, as he found Devon Maio on a 53-yard pass that put the Comets at the Bees’ three. Again, Broyld scored the TD, from three yards out, and Maio took a reverse in for two points as Rush reclaimed the lead, 21-14.

The next Rush possession meant the next Rush touchdown. Broyld this time made a 17-yard run to move to the Bees’ 20, then found Maio in the end zone two plays later, the scoring strike mak-ing it 27-14, and making things urgent for B’ville, even though the game was only in the middle of the second quarter.

So the Bees moved inside the Comets’ 16 late in the half, only to get hurt by a holding penalty on Casey Colligan’s scramble to the one-yard line. Instead of first-and-goal, the ball went back to the 34, and Christian Harris intercepted Colligan’s long pass on the next play.

In a matter of two plays, Rush made it 35-14. From the Comets’ 25, Broyld threw long across the middle to Maio, and when the Bees’ secondary got mixed up, he outran the rest of the defenders to the end zone, a 75-yard dagger that, combined with a two-point pass to Chauncey Scissum, ex-panded the deficit to 35-14.

That’s where it remained at half-time, only because an illegal block penalty kept Harris from returning a punt 60 yards for yet another TD in the last minute. Broyld, by himself, accounted for 291 yards in the half - 222 in the air, 69 on the ground.

B’ville did gain a small amount of optimism when Eric Tommarel-

lo intercepted Broyld’s deep pass early in the third quarter, but went nowhere with it. When Rush got the ball back, Broyld offered another spectacular play when, from the Bees’ 33, he ran straight through two missed tackles and sprinted to the end zone, his fourth TD run of the night.

Rush tacked on another TD late in the period, and it never had to punt until the fourth quarter,

when the game was well in hand. Colligan did provide some late highlights when he found Ben Pa-procki on a screen pass that, with a good move and Paprocki’s speed, turned into a 60-yard touchdown. He also found Shay Sargent on a 19-yard scoring pass.

The Bees finish at 10-2, and have enjoyed a two-year record of 21-3. Though Rouse (who had 171

yards on 30 carrie against Rush) has two more years to display his talents, the likes of Colligan, Peck, Tommarello, Stanard, Parker Kiff, Antonio Peck, Dave Middlemore, Nate Stoughtenger, Steve Mitchell, Ryland Jennings, Nick Robinson, Jake Margrey, Matt Moreland and Vito Zona, the heart of B’ville’s championship run, will prove dif-ficult to replace.

Photos by Pat Duffy

SOMETHING IN THE AIR (ABOVE): Baldwinsville quarterback Casey Colligan (7) watches his pass float to tight end Carter Twombly (44) in the Nov. 21 state Class AA semifinal against Rush-Henrietta.

FORCEFUL HIT (RIGHT): Baldwins-ville defenders Eric Tommarello (2) and Nate Stoughtenger (89) bring down Rush-Henrietta’s Devin Wofford in the Nov. 20 state Class AA semifinal.

Thompson advances to Nike NationalsBy Phil [email protected]

Just a handful of seconds separated Baldwinsville se-nior Shaun Thompson from the top spot at the Nov. 20 New York State Federation Cross Country Champion-ships at Bowdoin Park in Wappingers Falls.

But in a return trip to Bowdoin Park a week later, Thompson ran well enough in the New York/Northeast Nike Cross Regionals to advance to this Saturday’s Nike Nationals in Portland, Ore.

That regional race saw Thompson cover the 5,000 meters in 16 minutes, 4.5

seconds. That landed him third among individuals behind Saratoga Springs’ Sam Place (who won in 15:54.5) and Martin Hehir, who was second in 15:57.6. All of them qualified to go to Portland.

This was Thompson’s third big race in as many weeks. He had taken third

at the state public high school championships Nov. 13 at Lakeside Park in Pawl-ing, finishing well despite losing a shoe early in the race.

In the Federation meet, both shoes stayed on. What’s more, Thompson stayed right with Edward Owens, the senior from

Packer Collegiate who went to the front of a field con-taining 250 top runners.

Thompson could not quite get to the front, as his

time of 15 minutes, 51.8 seconds finished just 7.9 seconds behind Owens, who won in 15:43.9.

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Bees rally for state volleyball titleBy Rob Jonas

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It turned out that the third time proved the charm for the Baldwinsville girls volleyball team.

The Bees rallied from a 2-1 deficit to edge Webster Schroeder (Section V) in five games in the Nov 21 Class AA state final at the Glens Falls Civic Center.

“We just wanted to win this more than anything in the world,” said tournament MVP Paulina Rein. “No one knows how much winning this means to us.”

B’ville had been to two previous state champion-ship matches, including last year. Both times, the Bees wound up losing in four games.

So when it found itself trailing Webster Schroeder entering the fourth game, the Bees got tough. They went on an 11-0 run to build a 14-4 lead and withstood a pair of Warrior rallied to pull out a 25-21 victory.

The fifth game - and the match - turned in B’ville’s favor with one long rally. Webster Schroeder thought it had a point as B’ville struggled to keep the ball in play on the back line, but the Bees got the ball over to the Warriors’ half of the court, where it glanced off a player’s arms and sailed over the bench for a point.

Instead of having only

a 15-11 deficit to deal with and possession of the ball, Webster Schroeder was now down 16-10.

“I call that luck, but I also call luck when talent meets opportunity,” said B’ville head coach Mary Jo Cerqua. “We had the opportunity.”

The Bees never looked back after that rally. They maintained a comfortable margin before Erica Miller’s spike was deflected out of bounds to finish off a 25-17 victory and their run to the state title

“It’s definitely sweet,” said Cerqua.

Webster S chro e der opened the championship match by winning the first game 25-17. B’ville rallied to win the second game 26-24, but the Warriors took the third game 26-24 to regain the upper hand.

“We got really tight,” said Rein, who led Baldwinsville in the championship match with 16 kills and four blocks. “So, we had to get everyone to calm down, not yell at each other and just focus.”

“I told them that they needed to get more aggres-sive offensively ... and play every point like it was their last,” said Cerqua.

Rein, Miller and Sydnie Hamm led Baldwinsville’s charge. Hamm recorded 17 kills and contributed 12 digs to complement Rein’s efforts up front, and Miller added 15 kills and four digs.

“Sydnie was huge for us today. Huge,” said Cerqua.

Brianna Stewart added 56 assists and five blocks for Baldwinsville. Stewart was named to the all-tourna-ment team.

B’ville made it back to the finals by going 5-1 in round-robin play on Nov.

20 in Glens Falls. In order, it swept Lindenhurst 25-23, 25-22, then split with Webster Schroeder 25-20, 24-26 before topping Ar-lington 25-21, 25-19 to earn its chance at long-awaited glory.

B’ville’s success under Cerqua (who won her 400th

match earlier this season) dates back to the sectional title won in 1996. All told, the Bees have gained 13 sectional championships in 15 years.

Stewart is one of three seniors that won’t have the opportunity to help the Bees defend their state title next

year, but Cerqua is looking forward to having another veteran squad next year that includes Rein and Hamm.

“I haven’t even thought that far in advance, but it’s sweet to think about it be-cause most of the kids on the court are juniors and sophomores,” said Cerqua.

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Boys soccer Bees reach state final for first timeSports

By Phil [email protected]

From scintillating to sobering, the Baldwinsville boys soccer team’s experi-ence during the state Class AA final four at Middle-town High School covered every emotion – and the end result was a second-place finish everyone could feel proud of.

In the end, the Bees’ title dreams fell just short in a 2-0 defeat to Brentwood in the AA finals on Nov. 21, a game that lay in doubt until the last minutes of regulation.

The day before, in a dramatic AA semifinal, the Bees prevailed, 2-1, over Section VI (Buffalo area)

champion Clarence when Adam Lauko scored half-way through the second

overtime.Much of the first half

was quiet - but the Bees

inched ahead less than four minutes before the break, 1-0, as Ben Ramin pounced on the rebound of Mike Guardino’s shot and converted.

With the Bees’ defense in top form, it looked like the one-goal margin would hold up. Yet with 7:46 to play in regulation, the Red Devils tied it under wild circumstances.

It appeared that goalie Andrew Coughlin had gained control of the ball - but Clarence ripped it out of Coughlin’s grasp, and Anthony Colarco knocked it in the net to tie it 1-1.

Despite intense play, it would stay even, through the rest of the second half and the first of two 15-minute, sudden-victory overtime periods. Coughlin made the game’s biggest stop in that first OT when he got a hand on Derek Maier’s shot and deflected it over the net.

B’ville attacked again in the second OT. With 8:16 left (before it would revert to penalty kicks), Lauko, working a give-and-go with Guardino, burst free and, from 20 yards out, ripped a shot into the net to send the Bees to the finals.

From an experience standpoint, B’ville was new to the unique pressure of a state final. By contrast, Brentwood, the Section VIII powerhouse from Long Island, was playing in its fifth title game in six years.

So maybe it wasn’t too surprising that, in the first half, Brentwood controlled most of the flow of play, making B’ville’s defense work extra-hard. The back line, led by Jake Lunduski, Kyle Mulligan and Matt Miles, held up well, and

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SPACE TO RUN: Baldwinsville senior Ben Ramin (2) streaks past a Brent-wood defender toward the net in the Nov. 21 state Class AA final. eD Diller

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goalie Andrew Coughlin handled all of his chances, too.

The Bees kept it 0-0, and early in the second half its offense, with Ramin and Lauko setting the pace, created great opportunities to go out in front, but could not convert, ultimately fall-ing back into a defensive mode.

That worked for a while, and overtime for the second consecutive day looked quite possible. But with 6:02 left, amid a scramble in front of Coughlin, Brentwood’s Jonathan Interiano got free and, off a pass from Andres Franco, flicked the ball into the net.

Now down a goal, the Bees took more chances, desperately trying to get even, only to see Brentwood coun-ter and put things away on Frankie Guzman’s goal less than three minutes after Interiano converted.

An already physical game got more physical at the end – and B’ville, by far,

got the worst of it. Collisions left Kevin Thompson and Stefan Merchant lying on the field, injured enough to require outside medical attention.

Merchant, whose last-minute goal had beaten Fayetteville-Manlius in the Section III Class AA final, was treated and came home on Sunday – but Thompson stayed overnight in the hospital with a neck injury, though he was released shortly after.

The loss to Brentwood ended a sea-son that saw B’ville claim the sectional crown for the fourth straight time, then go farther than ever before in the state tournament before falling one victory short of the big prize.

To make a similar run in 2011, the Bees will need to absorb the loss of nine seniors, including Thompson, Merchant, Coughlin, Lunduski, Casey Murphy and Dan Knight.

Other standouts, like Ramin, Lau-ko, Miles, Mike Guardino, Jon Price,

Trevor Pauldine and Alex Bono (who played in goal most of this season), come back, though, and with them the Bees can certainly imagine more moments of glory.

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CELEBRATION TIME: Baldwinsville junior Adam Lauko (25) celebrates scoring the game-winning goal in overtime to beat Clarence, 2-1, in the Nov. 20 state Class AA semifinals.

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BREAKING FREE: Baldwinsville senior Casey Murphy (10) avoids the slide tackle of the Brentwood defense in the Nov. 21 state Class AA final.

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A New Year, A New You

Planning is key to keeping New Year’s resolutions

Resolution ideas to consider for the new yearEach and every New Year’s Day, millions of people

across the globe resolve to make positiive changes in their life. Known as New Year’s resolutions, these ideas or commitments can fall by the wayside or prove to be a positive life-changing experience. Some of the more popular resolution ideas include the following:3 Losing weight3 Saving more and spending less3 Visit a foreign country3 Volunteer to help the less fortunate3 Start (or finish) writing that novel3 Quit smoking tobacco3 Be more environmentally-friendly3 Reduce stress3 Spend more time with the familyMany parents choose to spend more time with their

family as their New Year’s resolution each year.

Most people have made New Year’s resolutions at some point in their lives -- with varying degrees of success. The secret to making -- and keeping -- a New Year’s resolution is to start think-ing about it before New Year’s Eve.Be realistic

The surest way to fall short of your goal is for it to be unrealistic. Resolving to never eat your favorite

food again is a set-up for failure. Set a goal that is attainable, such as avoid-ing that food more often than you do now. If your resolution is something like losing weight, do some research to see what a realistic, attainable goal would be.Choose wisely

Don’t decide on a resolution at the last minute on New Year’s Eve.

It may help to make a list of possible resolutions and develop this list over time. Keep it with you and ask oth-ers to contribute ideas. You should know what your goal is well before December 31st arrives.Create a plan

To be successful, it helps to have clear steps to put into action. Write

A champagne toast fit for a festive New Year’s Eve

Champagne is as much a part of New Year’s celebrations as countdowns and the ball dropping in Times Square. Those hosting a New Year’s party this year might want to consider the following recipe for “Champagne Punch” from A.J. Rathbun’s “Good Spirits” (Harvard Common Press).Champagne Punch

Serves 106 ounces freshly squeezed orange juice4 ounce simple syrup (see below)2 ounces freshly squeezed lime juice2 ounces freshly squeezed lemon juice6 ounces white rum6 ounces dark rum1 25 fluid ounce bottle of champagneOrange, lime and lemon slice for garnishIce (in block form of possible; if not, large chunks)1. Add the ice to a large punch bowl. If using chunks

(as opposed to a large block of ice), fill the bowl just under halfway.

2. Add the orange juice, simple syrup, lime juice, and lemon juice. With a large spoon or ladle, stir 10 times.

3. Add the light and dark rums. Stir 10 more times.4. Add the champagne, but not too quickly. Enjoy the mo-

ment. Add a goodly amount of orange, lime and lemon slices. Stir, but only once.

5. Ladle into punch glasses or festive goblets. Try to ensure that every guest gets a slice of fruit and a smile.Simple Syrup

Makes 41/2 cups21/2 cups water3 cups sugar1. Add the water and sugar to a medium-size saucepan.

Stirring occasionally, bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat. Lower the heat a bit, keeping the mixture at a low boil for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.

2. Turn off the heat, and let the syrup cool completely in the pan. Store in a clean, airtight container in the refrigerator.

‘Winter blues’ might be something more serious

The arrival of the New Year brings with it many things besides just a turn of the calendar. A time for reflection, resolutions and looking forward, the New Year represents a clean slate, one many will welcome after a rather tumultuous 2009.

Another image the New Year invokes is that of winter weather, replete with its short days and snow-storms. While the official arrival of winter is 10 days before the turn of the calendar, for many the unofficial start of the coldest season is when the holiday season ends and the new calendar year begins.

Though winter has its afficionados, for many people winter can be a difficult time of year, one characterized by feelings of depression and indifference. For those who find themselves with those feelings each year, the cause could be a condition known as Seasonal Affec-tive Disorder (SAD), which most commonly begins to occur during late fall, extending into the winter months. In fact, many simply assume the symptoms of SAD are the “winter blues,” a common misconception that could be masking a larger issue. However, under-standing and recognizing SAD could be the first step for those looking to have a more enjoyable winter.What is SAD?

SAD is a type of depression that is cyclic, affecting a

Commonly perceived as “winter blues,” Seasonal Affective Disorder is a serious condition that can cause feelings of depression throughout a given season.

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A New Year...A New You

Opinion

Resolve to be involvedAs 2010 comes to a close, and the confetti and

streamers are swept up, the hangovers are medicated and the calendars are thrown away, many Central New York-ers will look ahead to 2011 and make a resolution.

That resolution may be something tangible, like quit-ting smoking, getting more organized or losing weight. Or it might go deeper, like being kinder, making new friends or taking up a new hobby.

If you are looking for a way to improve your life and the lives of those around you, why not resolve to become involved in your community?

Volunteer at or donate to a local organization, whether it be one that helps people in crisis, such as Vera House or the Rescue Mission, or one which helps children or the needy, such as Meals on Wheels, the local food pantry or a hospital’s pediatric ward. Or become a mentor or a Big Brother/Big Sister to a child who could use a helping hand or someone to look up to, someone to lend support when needed.

Some web sites to help you get started helping others include volunteermatch.org and oasisnet.org, or use the “Volunteer Syracuse” search engine.

Become involved in the government which shapes our towns and villages. Attend local board meetings or volunteer for civic organizations or municipal commit-tees. Reach out to your neighbors, perhaps by starting a homeowners’ group, a neighborhood watch or some-thing as simple as a local book, pitch or bridge club.

Giving of yourself by getting involved in your com-munity is a way to keep the holiday cheer going through-out the year.

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person during the same season each year. The symptoms of SAD will arrive and go away at the same time each year. As mentioned earlier, the majority of people who suffer from SAD will begin to experience symptoms in late fall, and those symptoms will continue through the winter months.What are the Symptoms of SAD?

Symptoms of SAD often start out mildly and become more severe as the season progresses. Those symptoms can include:

* Feelings of sadness* Anxiety* Withdrawal from social activities and situations* Loss of interest in usual activities* Feelings of hopelessness* Oversleeping* Weight gain* Difficulty concentrating* Craving of carbohydrates, such as bread and pastaWhile SAD is most common in late fall and early

winter, it can also occur in spring and summer. This is called summer-onset seasonal affective disorder. Symp-toms of this type of SAD are, in some cases, the opposite of winter seasonal affective disorder.

* Irritability* Insomnia* Weight loss* Poor appetite

What Causes SAD?It is still uncertain as to the specific causes of SAD.

Experts, however, have theorized that lack of sunlight might be a contributing factor.

A reduction in sunlight can cause a drop in serotonin, a neurotransmitter in the brain that influences mood,

appetite, sleep, and a host of other behaviors. An imbal-ance in serotonin is believed to influence mood in a way that leads to depression.

That lends credence to the theory that a lack of sun-light and its subsequent depletion of serotonin could be a cause of SAD.

Changes in season can also disrupt the balance of melatonin, a natural hormone that plays a role in sleep patterns and mood.What are Risk Factors for SAD?

According to the Mayo Clinic, there are a handful of factors that may increase a person’s risk of SAD. Those include, but are not limited to:

* Gender. Studies have shown that SAD is more com-monly diagnosed among women than men. However, the same research has indicated that men often have more severe symptoms.

* Geography. Where a person lives is also a risk fac-tor for SAD. The further a person lives from the equa-tor, be it north or south, the higher the risk factor for developing SAD.

That’s likely due to the harsh decrease in sunlight dur-ing the winter months in areas far from the equator.

* Family history. In general, depression tends to run in families. Because SAD is a type of depression, family history can also be a risk factor.Are Treatment Options Available?

First and foremost, persons suspecting they or a loved one are suffering from SAD should consult a physician and get a diagnosis.

Those who are diagnosed with SAD do have treat-ment options available to them, including light therapy and medications.

your resolution and plan down in a notebook or journal. Decide how you will deal with the temptation to backslide. This could include calling a friend for support, taking a walk around the block or simply thinking positively. Start your plan during the first few days of January to harness your motivation. Don’t expect overnight miracles.

Resolutions are accomplished with a hundred tiny steps that happen throughout the year. You should think of a New Year’s resolution as nothing more than a starting point and that developing positive habits will keep your plan moving forward.Talk about it

Tell friends and family members who will be there to support your resolve to change yourself for the better. The best-case scenario is to find a friend or family member

who has also made a New Year’s resolution and agree to motivate each other.Remain flexible

Obsessing over the occasional slip won’t help you achieve your goal. Do the best you can each day and keep moving forward.

Expect that your plan can and will change. Some-times even the goal itself will change. But most impor-tantly, recognize partial successes at every step along the way.

Experts say it takes about 21 days for a new activity, such as exercising, to become a habit, and six months for it to become part of your personality. Give it time and your new habits are sure to become second na-ture.

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Syracuse Home Foundation hosts ‘A Christmas Story’

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This year’s event features “A Christmas Story.” Based on the hilarious story writ-ten by Jean Shepherd, this stage adaptation

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Hematology Oncology Associates (HOA) offers our patients a wide variety of treatments. These range from standard of care treat-ments, which have been proven effective, to a variety of clinical trials in which investigational medications are given with or compared to a standard of care to aid in the discovery of future cancer therapies.

Currently, we are ac-cruing patients to over 80 different studies primarily through research adminis-tered by the National Can-cer Institute. For over 24 years, HOA has been the re-cipient of a grant called the Community Clinical On-cology Program (CCOP) that aims to provide cutting edge research opportunities to communities throughout the nation. To compliment what is available through CCOP, we also participate in a few studies with phar-maceutical companies. Ad-ditionally, we have authored and initiated several studies ourselves. Our participa-tion and initiative in oncol-ogy research has garnered national attention and sev-eral awards for excellence. To our surprise, word of our outstanding research pro-gram has recently reached around the globe.

Yair Dotan is much like any of our other patients who participate in research. He comes in for doctor’s ap-pointments, meets with his research team, and receives an experimental drug for prostate cancer. However, unlike many of our patients,

Dotan travels from Tel-Aviv, Israel, to our office in East Syracuse to participate in a trail sponsored by Cougar Biotechnology, Inc. called COU-AA-302.

After trying conven-tional treatments in Israel without success, Dotan de-cided to actively help his doctors find another treat-ment for his progressive disease. It was through the website, clinicaltrials.gov, that he discovered the Cou-gar study, as well as facilities that were participating in this research. Through the website, he was able to con-tact the director of the study who suggested several clin-ics where this research was being conducted.

Dotan’s first choice was to go to an oncology center at UCLA in Los Angeles, California. He was also considering hematology/ oncology centers in At-lanta, Georgia, as well as Syracuse. Unfortunately, he discovered there would be a significant delay in meeting with doctors and researchers at UCLA. This wait meant a delay in treat-ment that Dolan felt was unacceptable. After several

emails and lengthy phone conversations across the ocean with Colleen Ducha-no, our research RN, Dotan chose our very own Hema-tology Oncology Associates of Central New York. This was an easy choice as Dotan was able to meet with Dr. Gullo and begin the process of study treatment within one week of his initial con-tact with HOA.

As an international pa-tient who is thrilled with his care here at HOA, Dotan has some advice to share with all of us: “Be happy and optimistic,” and always “be a part of your own care.” Dotan shares that he is not frightened by his disease—rather he makes the most out of every day and takes it all in stride. He feels optimistic, fortunate and grateful as he is love and supported by his devoted wife, family and friends. He considers HOA a signifi-cant part of his life now and states we will forever have a place in his heart. Likewise, this courageous, gracious man and his family have touched us as we engage in his fight against cancer with and for him.

Springside residents may enjoy a carefree life-style with many amenities but if they find themselves wishing for a new service or an improvement to the facility they can turn to the Residents’ Council.

Serving as co-chairs are two longtime Springside residents Bob Wood and

June Abel. The Council has a total

of seven embers with Teresa Ferlito, Oswego Health Vice President and Springside’s Chief Operating Officer, representing the affiliate.

“I feel we accomplish a lot,” Ferlito said. “Through the Council we have helped address things that the resi-

dents would like to see hap-pen, and they have.” One of the first things was the addi-tion of an on-site hair salon. “This is wonderful for our residents who don’t want to travel out when the weather turns to winter,” Abel said. “They just simply call the hairdresser who makes

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There is also a pond area on the Springside prop-erty. Local organizations recently installed a fishing deck at the pond.

“There are fish in the pond, so it’s great to just go over and drop a line right here on the property,” said Wood. “I like doing things outdoors.”

The Council has also helped inspire many en-hancements on the prop-erty including a walking garden complete with many attractive plantings, and a fountain that was recently installed. “It’s just so beau-tiful and peaceful,” said Abel.

“It’s great to have the input from the Council,” said Ferlito. “They are able to give suggestions and help communicate on behalf of the residents.”

The newest landscaping

was recently completed to make a park-like setting in front of the building mak-ing Springside’s entrance much more attractive.

The Council meets eight or nine times each year, with most of the meetings strategically held to coin-cide with event planning for one of Springside’s major events or a holiday.

“As co-chairpersons for the Council, I have ap-preciated the leadership that Wood and Abel have provided for this close-knit community,” said Ferlito. “They listen to the other residents and if there are concerns they are willing to help solve them.”

Springside offers apart-ments, duplexes and cottag-es for independent seniors age 62 and older.

For more information call (315) 343-5658. Spring-side at Seneca Hill is an af-filiate of Oswego Health.

Seneca Federal an important part of the CNY communitySeneca Federal Savings

and Loan Association, founded in 1928, has been supporting the Central New York community in many ways since it was founded.

“We’re fortunate to have the resources to provide not only financial support, but also the human resources required by charitable and civic organizations to carry out their most necessary work,” said Katrina Russo, president – CEO. “Wheth-

er it’s scholarship funds, ‘Celebrate Baldwinsville,’ replacement of holiday decorations destroyed by vandals, financial support of such organizations as the volunteer fire depart-ments, youth sports, the Baldwinsville 100-year-old Lock celebration, Syracuse Home, or YMCA, our com-munities have always been able to count on Seneca Federal,” said Anna Custer, senior vice president.

Custer is a past president of the Seneca Federal is currently a member of the Baldwinsville Chamber of Commerce. Custer is a past president of the chamber, as well as a board member of the Baldwinsville Com-munity Scholarship Foun-dation, Inc. and head of the student loan nursing fund for The Female Charitable Society.

There are several other employees who similarly

serve the CNY community in similar capacities. Lisa Hetko, branch manager, has recently joined the North Syracuse Chamber of Com-merce and coordinates events such as the Making Strides against Breast Can-cer walk, which Seneca Fed-eral employees took part in again this year. She also spearheads the Costume for a Cause fundraiser at the Association.

“This annual event takes place around Halloween and raises monetary and other applicable donations for a local cause,” Hetko said.

“We’re also proud of the financial services we provide to the Central New York community,” Russo said. “We want to active-

ly participate in assisting households who have fallen victim to the sub-prime and adjustable rate mortgage market.”

“Concentrating on the needs of Central New York-ers is what Seneca Fed-eral is all about,” Russo concluded.

Lisa Hetko, branch manager at Seneca Federal, presents donations collected at this year’s Costume for a Cause to Chris Benton of Vera House.

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Baldwinsville Alliance Church7587 State Fair Blvd., Van Buren

Rev. Phil Turner, pastor

Baldwinsville MethodistFirst United Church

17 West Genesee Street, Baldwinsville

Pastor: The Rev. Dr. Lawrence Lundgren

Christ Community UnitedMethodist Church

3474 Stiles Rd., Van Buren

Rev. B.J. Norrix, pastor

Christ Episcopal ChurchMain and Delhi Sts.,

JordanThe Very Rev. Katherine Day, Rector

The Church of Jesus Christof Latter-Day Saints

Route 48, FultonLonnie Drake, Bishop

Community ChristianReformed Church

7823 Hicks Rd., Lysander

Community Wesleyan Church112 Downer St., Baldwinsville

Carl Chapman, pastorCornerstone UnitedMethodist Church

Route 370 and Doyle Road, LysanderRev. Terry Millbyer, pastor

Faith Baptist Church7312 Van Buren Rd., Van Buren

The First Baptist Church22 Syracuse St., Baldwinsville

First Congregational ChurchUnited Church of Christ

43 Bridge St., PhoenixThe Rev. Lauri J. Craig, pastor

James Pannafino, Interim Pastor

First Presbyterian Church64 Oswego St., BaldwinsvilleRev. Stuart D. Hayes, pastor

First Universalist Churchof Central Square

A Unitarian Universalist Congregation3243 Fulton Street (Route 49 near

Route 11), Central SquareAndrea Abbott, Divinity Student

Full Gospel Church of God6987 Jones Rd.,

Van BurenRev. Lawrence W. Falco, pastor

Grace Episcopal Church110 Oswego Street,

BaldwinsvilleThe Rev. Timothy S. Reger, rector

Hillview Community Baptist Church7382 O’Brien Road,

Van BurenPastor Joe Folckemer

Lamson Road Community ChurchPhoenix

Mike Houck, pastor

Little Utica UnitedMethodist Church

Lamson Rd., Phoenix

Northminster Presbyterian Church7444 Buckley Rd., North Syracuse

Rev. Gerald Platz.

Plainville Christian ChurchRoute 370, Plainville

United Church of Christ754 W. Genesee Road,

PlainvilleThe Rev. Paul Dreher-Wiberg

Sovereign Grace BaptistChurch of Baldwinsville

meets at the Baldwinsville Grangeon West Genesee Street

Larry White, pastor

St. Augustine’s Catholic Church7333 O’Brien Rd. (off Route 48),

Van BurenFr. Tom Servatius

St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church3494 NYS Route 31,

BaldwinsvilleThe Rev. John Finnegan

St. Mark’s Lutheran Church2840 Cold Springs Rd.

(Route 370 East), LysanderThe Rev. Joseph L. McGarry

St. Mary of the Assumption47 Syracuse Street,

BaldwinsvilleRev. Abraham L. Esper, pastor

Temple Baptist Church2295 Downer Street,

BaldwinsvilleThe Rev. Aaron R. Overton Sr., pastor

Trinity United Methodist Church8396 Morgan Road,

ClayThe Rev. Marti Swords-Horrell, pastor

Warners United Methodist Church6514 Canton St.,

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School district honors Board of Education

Board of Education mem-ber Mark Manning thanks Justin DiFrancesco, a fifth-grader from McNa-mara Elementary, for a gift during the Board of Education’s meeting on October 18.

By Kelly Cary, BCSD

On Oct. 18, the Baldwins-ville Central School District honored its 10 Board of Educa-tion members for their dedica-tion with a presentation of gifts at the board’s meeting.

The 10 community mem-bers who serve on the Board of Education are Victor Jenkins, president; Burrill Wells, vice president; Cynthia Cronin; Kenneth Dwyer; James Gou-let; Colin Kahl; Mark Man-ning; Joan Reeves; Steven Sch-weitzer; and Elizabeth Ventura.

Six students from McNamara Elementary presented each member with a gift at the be-ginning of the meeting.

At the meeting, the Board honored Leslie Nicoletti, who teaches art at McNamara El-ementary. She has been named the 2010 New York State Art Teacher’s Association Educator of the Year for Region Three.

Eleven students were also honored for their achievements. Students honored were:

Eric Tommarello, a senior at Baker High School, who was named a National Merit Schol-

arship Semifinalist;Karam Anthony, Daniel

Bulger, Matthew Calnan, Da-vid Felty, Matthew Keim, Ben-jamin Landwersiek, Shane O’Neil, Ryan Sparkes, and Rachel Taylor, seniors at Baker High School, who have been named Commended Students in the 2011 National Merit Scholarship Program; and

Antonio Fabrizi, a ninth-grader at Durgee Junior High School, who participated in the People to People World Forum, held in Washington, D.C., June 28 to July 3.


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Life resident of Baldwinsville

Alice E. Montague Coates, 91, of Baldwins-ville, passed away Saturday Nov. 20, 2010, at Crouse Hospital. She was a life resident of Baldwinsville. Alice was a 1940 graduate of CCBI. She was married to Robert N. Coates in 1943 who predeceased her in 2007. Alice was a member of the Corner Stone United Methodist Church in Bald-winsville.

Survivors: her children, Barbara J. Coates of Bald-winsville and John C. Coates of Oswego; her grandchil-dren, Heather, Vanessa and Serena; a great-grandchild, Meghan Alice Bell; several nieces and nephews.

Services: 10 a.m. Tues-day Nov. 23 at Falardeau Funeral Home, Baldwins-ville. Burial in Riverview Cemetery. Calling hours: 4-7 p.m. Monday Nov. 22 at the funeral home, 93 Downer St. Contributions: Female Charitable Society, Inc., 10 River St., Baldwins-ville, NY 13027.

Retired from Syra-cuse China

James A. Shampine, 77, of Baldwinsville passed away Friday Nov. 19, 2010, at Iroquois Nursing Home. He was born in Carthage and has lived in the Syra-cuse area since 1960. Jim re-tired from Syracuse China in 1998 after 34 years as an industrial engineer with the firm.

He was predeceased by his brothers, Milton, Kenneth and Lawrence Shampine.

His favorite saying to his family was “love your bones.”

Survivors: his wife of 52 years, Elma B. Allen Shampine; his children, Michael J. Shampine of Baldwinsville, Lawrence Joseph (Karen) Shampine of Chapel Hill, NC, Faye E. Baldwin of Baldwins-ville and Avis A. Bishop of Poughkeepsie; a brother,

Robert B. Shampine of Car-thage; 11 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; several nieces and neph-ews. His love of people will live on through his many friends and family.

Calling hours: 3-6 p.m. Sunday Nov. 21 at the Falardeau Funeral Home, 93 Downer St.., Baldwins-ville. Services will be at the convenience of the family. Contributions: Friends of Beaver Lake, 8477 E. Mud Lake Rd., Baldwinsville.

Alice E. Coates

James A. Shampine

ObituariesProgram Log - Baldwinsville PAC-B (Channels 98, 1498, 30 FiOS)

Every night Midnight to 9 a.m. Baldwinsville Bulletin Board

Baldwinsville PAC-B, the Public Access channel at cable channel 98, now has a digital sister channel and Verizon channel. The lo-cally produced programs seen on PAC-B for the past decade can now also be seen on Time Warner Digital Channel 1498 and Verizon FiOS Channel 30. In addi-tion, newly installed digital equipment at PAC-B’s new facilities at 8 Mechanic St. is providing improved sig-nal quality to Channel 98 viewers.Saturday Dec. 4

9 a.m. Baker Boys’ AA Soccer Final vs. Fay./Manl. at L’pool (11/8)

10:20 a.m. Baker Boys’ Soccer Class AA Regional vs. Saratoga Sprs. at L’pool (11/13)

11:32 a.m. Baker High Marching Band at the Ga-tor Bowl (12/31/06)

Noon Baldwinsville Village Board Meeting (12/2) then Albany Re-ports: Capitol Notebook then A Tree Moves In B’ville (8/17/10)

3 p.m. Growing Up on the South Side of B’ville (2006)

3:40 p.m. No Excuse Singers at Plainville Chris-tian Church (11/13)

5 p.m. Community Wes-leyan Church

6 p.m. Baker Boys’ AA Soccer Final vs. Fay./Manl. at L’pool (11/8)

7:20 p.m. Baker Boys’ Soccer Class AA Regional vs. Saratoga Sprs. at L’pool (11/13)

8:32 p.m. Baker High Marching Band at the Ga-tor Bowl (12/31/06)

9 p.m. Baldwinsville Village Board Meeting (12/2) then Albany Re-ports: Capitol Notebook then A Tree Moves In B’ville (8/17/10)

Sunday Dec. 59 a.m. Baldwinsville

Village Board Meeting (12/2) then Albany Re-ports: Capitol Notebook then A Tree Moves In B’ville (8/17/10)

Noon Growing Up on the South Side of B’ville (2006)


2 p.m. First Presbyterian Church Service

3 p.m. Word Of Life4 p.m. Words To Live By5 p.m. Community Wes-

leyan Church6 p.m. Baldwinsville

Village Board Meeting (12/2) then Albany Re-ports: Capitol Notebook then A Tree Moves In B’ville (8/17/10)




Monday Dec. 69 a.m. Growing Up on

the South Side of B’ville (2006)

9:40 a.m. No Excuse Singers at Plainville Chris-tian Church (11/13)

11 a.m. Remember-ing B’ville: Stu Hosler (5/21/06)

Noon Baker Boys’ AA Soccer Final vs. Fay./Manl. at L’pool (11/8)



3 p.m. Baldwinsville Village Board Meeting (12/2) then Albany Re-ports: Capitol Notebook then A Tree Moves In B’ville (8/17/10)




9 p.m. Growing Up on the South Side of B’ville (2006)


11 p.m. Remember-ing B’ville: Stu Hosler (5/21/06)

Tuesday Dec. 79 a.m. Baker Football

vs. Corcoran Playoff at Liverpool (10/22)

10:36 a.m. Company “B” at Barnes and Noble (11/28)

11:15 a.m. Army News-watch

Noon Community Band Xmas Concert at Canton Woods (12/1)

1 p.m. B’ville Pearl Har-bor Survivor Larry Parry, WW II Vet (2002)

1:30 p.m. Baker His-tory Class on WW II and Korean War (2001)

3 p.m. Durgee/Baker Band Concert at Baker High (11/10/10)

3:50 p.m. Kids Science News Net: Case of Myste-rious Materials

4:50 p.m. Silk and Satin Cabaret at Baker High (4/09)

6 p.m. Andy Derby Barge Canal Talk at McHarrie’s Legacy (11/11/10)

7:10 p.m. Friends Of The Library: Tiffany Treasures of Willard Chapel (2005)

7:45 p.m. Vintage Snow-mobile Show and Races (2/7/09)

8:15 p.m. Cliff Toole and His Art (1/16/08)

9 p.m. The Loomis Gang: Beauchamp His-torical Club (9/9/08)

10 p.m. Celtic Celidh: Butler Sheehan Irish Dancers at the Library (3/16/08)

10:30 p.m. Joe Virkler, Murder on Canton St.: Beauchamp Hist. Soc. (11/09)

11:15 p.m. Fall Scenes in B’ville (part 1) (2001)

Wednesday Dec. 89 a.m. Andy Derby

Barge Canal Talk at McHarrie’s Legacy (11/11/10)

10:10 a.m. Friends Of The Library: Tiffany Trea-sures of Willard Chapel (2005)

10:45 a.m. Vintage Snowmobile Show and Races (2/7/09)

11:15 a.m. BPL Art Show: Jo Cullen (2005)

Noon The Loomis Gang: Beauchamp Historical Club (9/9/08)

1 p.m. Celtic Celidh: But-ler Sheehan Irish Dancers at the Library (3/16/08)



3 p.m. Baker Football vs. Corcoran Playoff at Liverpool (10/22)

4:36 p.m. Company “B” at Barnes and Noble (11/28)

5:15 p.m. Army News-watch

6 p.m. Community Band Xmas Concert at Canton Woods (12/1)



9 p.m. Durgee/Baker Band Concert at Baker High (11/10/10)



Thursday Dec. 99 a.m. Durgee/Baker

Band Concert at Baker High (11/10/10)

9:50 a.m. Kids Science News Net: Case of Myste-rious Materials

10:50 a.m. Silk and Satin Cabaret at Baker High (4/09)

Noon Andy Derby Barge Canal Talk at McHarrie’s Legacy (11/11/10)



2:15 p.m. BPL Art Show: Jo Cullen (2005)






7:36 p.m. Company “B” at Barnes and Noble

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APPLICATION BY:Rodger Blanchard, 144Blanchard Blvd,Baldwinsville NY, to theZoning Board of Appeals ofthe Town of Van Buren, for aVariance from Section #200-

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the Lysander Town Boardwill meet at the Town Hall,8220 Loop Road,Baldwinsville, NY, in theTown of Lysander, on the18th day of November, 2010,at 7:00 o’clock P.M.,prevailing time, for thepurpose of conducting apublic hearing, at which timeall interested persons will beheard, to consider a LocalLaw amending the Code ofthe Town of Lysander to adda new Chapter 103 entitledRoad Preservation and Safetyregulating the use of Townroads by vehicles, theweights or dimensions ofwhich exceed the limitationsof Vehicle and Traffic LawSection 385. A copy of theproposed local law isavailable for inspection onthe Town’s web site(townoflysander.org) and atthe Town Clerk’s Office,8220 Loop Road,Baldwinsville, NY, duringregular business hours.

Dated: Baldwinsville,New York,

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PLEASE TAKENOTICE that a publichearing will be conducted bythe Lysander Town Board atthe Lysander Town Building,8220 Loop Road,Baldwinsville, New York,on the 13th day of December,2010 at 7:00 p.m. prevailingtime to consider the adoptionof a local law amendingChapter 55 of the Code of theTown of Lysander relating tothe Licensing and Control ofDogs. A copy of the proposedlocal law is on file with theLysander Town Clerk and isavailable for inspectionduring regular businesshours.

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Every new candidate forthe Fire District Office ofCommissioner must file apetition signed by at leasttwenty-five (25) registeredvoters of the Fire District,which petition must be filedwith the Secretary of the FireDistrict no later thanNovember 24, 2010.

All residents of the FireDistrict duly registered withthe Onondaga County Boardof Elections as of November22, 2010 shall be eligible tovote.

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NOTICE OF FORMATIONOF

43 STATE STREET, LLCUnder Section 203 of the Limited Liability Company Law43 STATE STREET, LLC has been formed as a domestic limited

liability company and states the following: 1.The name of the limitedliability company is 43 State Street, LLC. 2.The date of filing of theArticles of Organization of the limited liability company with theSecretary of State is September 24, 2010. 3.The county within the Stateof New York in which the office of the limited liability company is tobe located is Onondaga. 4.The Secretary of State is designated as theagent of the limited liability company upon whom process against itmay be served. The post office address within or without the State towhich the Department of State shall mail a copy of any process servedagainst it is 133 Walton Street, Unit 107, Syracuse, New York 13202.5.The purpose of the business of the limited liability company is toengage in any lawful act or activity for which limited liabilitycompanies may be organized under applicable law.

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Articles of Organization of The Alps at Swiss Village, LLC(“LLC”) were filed with Secretary of State of NY (“SSNY”) on 10/01/10. Office Location: Onondaga County. The SSNY has been designatedas agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNYshall mail a copy of any process to: 99 Alpine Drive, Dewitt, NewYork 13214. Purpose: Any lawful business purpose.

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Notice of Formation of Tillie’s Tuggies, LLC. Articles ofOrganization filed with NY Secretary of State (SSNY) 8/24/10. Officelocation: Onondaga County. SSNY is designated as agent of LLCupon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of anyprocess against this LLC: c/o Donna M. Deal, 8336 Glen Eagle Drive,Manlius, NY 13104. Purpose of LLC: any lawful activity.

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NOTICE OF FORMATIONNOTICE OF FORMATION OF DAJACEM ENTERPRISES, LLC. Articles of

Organization were filed with the Department of State on August 5, 2010,. The officeof the Company is to be located in Onondaga County. The Secretary of State isdesignated as agent of the Company upon whom process against it may be served.The address to which the Secretary of State shall mail a copy of any process servedagainst him or her is: 4700 South Onondaga Road, Nedrow, NY . The purpose of thebusiness of the Company is any lawful business.

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ABC REALTY OF CNY, LLC Articles of Org. filed NY Sec. of State (SSNY) 12/14/06. Office in Onondaga Co. SSNY desig. agent of LLC upon whom process maybe served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to c/o Harris and Panels, 120E.Washington St., Ste. 511, Syracuse, NY 13202. Purpose: Any lawful purpose.


Notice of Formation of KLUCON, LLC, a domestic LLC. Arts. of Org. filed withthe SSNY on 09/22/2010. Office location: Onondaga County. SSNY has beendesignated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shallmail a copy of process to: The LLC, 103 Rockford Drive, Syracuse, NY 13224.Purpose: Any Lawful Purpose.


NOTICE OF FORMATION of PATIENT READY MARKETPLACE, LLC(“LLC”) Art. of Org. filed with NY Secretary of State (“NYSOS”) on 9/27/2010,pursuant to Limited Liability Company Law Section 203. Office location: OnondagaCounty. NYSOS designated as agent for LLC upon whom process against it may beserved. NYSOS shall mail copy of process served to: 6862 Claret, Circle Fayetteville,NY 13066. Purpose: any lawful activities.


Notice of Formation of PCGF NewCo, L.L.C. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. ofState of NY (SSNY) on 10/06/10. Office location: Onondaga County. Princ. officeof LLC: 4 Clinton Sq., Syracuse, NY 13202. SSNY designated as agent of LLC uponwhom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to c/o PyramidManagement Group, Inc., Attn: General Counsel at the princ. office of the LLC.Purpose: Any lawful activity.

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NOTICE OF FORMATIONNOTICE OF FORMATION of INGLESIDE PROPERTIES, LLC. Art. of Org. filed with NY

Secretary of State (SSNY) 10/7/10. Office location: Onondaga County. SSNY designated as agentof LLC upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to: PO Box 188,Syracuse, NY 13214. Purpose: Any lawful activity.


Notice of Formation of Cyntergy Architecture, P.L.L.C.Articles of Organization filed with Secretary of State on 10/07/10. SSNY shall mail copy of

process to: 320 S. Boston 12th Floor, Tulsa, OK 74103Purpose: May lawfully engage in ProfessionalArchitecturalServices under the laws of the State of New York.


Notice of Formation of Cyntergy Engineering, P.L.L.C.Articles of Organization filed withSecretary of State on 10/07/10. SSNY shall mail copy of process to: 320 S. Boston 12th Floor, Tulsa,OK 74103Purpose: May lawfully engage in Professional EngineeringServices under the laws ofthe State of New York.


Notice of Formation of HomeSpace Technologies, LLC. Articles of organization filed with NYDept. of State on 5/11/09. Office Location: Onondaga County. Secretary of State designated as agentof LLC upon whom process against it may be served and shall mail process to: 240 Oarlock Circle,East Syracuse, NY 13057-3121, and is the principal business address of the LLC. Purpose: anylawful activity.

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Notice of Formation of CuseMyCampus, LLC, Art. of Org. filed with Secretary of State 7/29/10.Office location: Onondaga County. SSNY designated agent of LLC upon whom process may beserved. SSNY shall mail copy of process: 1301 E. Genesee St., Apt. 101, Syracuse, NY 13210.Purpose: any lawful purpose.”

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ATSEFF SAVOY COMPANY, LLCUnder Section 203 of the Limited Liability Company Law

ATSEFF SAVOY COMPANY, LLC, has been formed as a domestic limited liability companyand states the following:1.The name of the limited liability company is ATSEFF SAVOYCOMPANY, LLC. 2.The date of filing of the Articles of Organization of the limited liabilitycompany with the Secretary of State is September 24, 2010. 3.The county within the State of NewYork in which the office of the limited liability company is to be located is Onondaga County. 4.TheSecretary of State is designated as the agent of the limited liability company upon whom processagainst it may be served. The post office address within or without the State to which the Departmentof State shall mail a copy of any process served against it is c/o 515 East Brighton Avenue, Syracuse,New York 13210.

5.The purpose of the business of the limited liability company is to engage in any lawful act oractivity for which limited liability companies may be organized under applicable law.

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COMPANY Dadey Insurance Agency LLC”NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the above named Limited Liability Company has been

formed for the transaction of business in the State of New York and elsewhere.1. The name of the Limited Liability Company is Dadey Insurance Agency LLC. 2. The Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State for the State of New York

on September 15, 2009.3. The office of the Limited Liability Company is to be located in Onondaga County, New York.4. The Secretary of State of the State of New York is designated as the agent for the Limited

Liability Company upon whom process in any action or proceeding against it may be served and theaddress within the State to which the Secretary of State shall mail a copy of the process in any actionor proceeding against the Limited Liability Company which may be served upon it is c/o Scicchitano& Pinsky, PLLC, 5789 Widewaters Parkway, Syracuse, NY 13214. The Limited Liability Companydoes not have a registered agent within the State of New York.

5. The Limited Liability Company shall engage in any activity for which a limited liabilitycompany may be lawfully engaged under the laws of the State of New York.

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LEGAL NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITYCOMPANY ERM Strategies, LLC

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the above named Limited Liability Company has beenformed for the transaction of business in the State of New York and elsewhere. 1. The name of theLimited Liability Company is ERM Strategies, LLC. 2. The Articles of Organization were filedwith the Secretary of State for the State of New York on October 6, 2009.3. The office of the LimitedLiability Company is to be located in Onondaga County, New York. 4. The Secretary of State ofthe State of New York is designated as the agent for the Limited Liability Company upon whomprocess in any action or proceeding against it may be served and the address within the State towhich the Secretary of State shall mail a copy of the process in any action or proceeding againstthe Limited Liability Company which may be served upon it is c/o Scicchitano & Pinsky, PLLC,5789 Widewaters Parkway, Syracuse, NY 13214. The Limited Liability Company does not havea registered agent within the State of New York.

5. The Limited Liability Company shall engage in any activity for which a limited liabilitycompany may be lawfully engaged under the laws of the State of New York.

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(11/28)8:15 p.m. Army News-

watch9 p.m. Community Band

Xmas Concert at Canton Woods (12/1)



Friday Dec. 109 a.m. Community Band

Xmas Concert at Canton Woods (12/1)

10 a.m. B’ville Pearl Har-bor Survivor Larry Parry, WW II Vet (2002)

10:30 a.m. Baker His-

tory Class on WW II and Korean War (2001)

12 noon Durgee/Baker Band Concert at Baker High (11/10/10)



3 p.m. Andy Derby Barge Canal Talk at McHarrie’s Legacy (11/11/10)



5:15 p.m. BPL Art Show: Jo Cullen (2005)



7:30 p.m. Joe Virkler, Murder on Canton St.: Beauchamp Hist. Soc.



10:36 p.m. Company “B” at Barnes and Noble (11/28)

11:15 p.m. Army News-watch

PAC-B From page 23

B’ville girls soccer falls, 2-1, to Massapequa

Sports

By Phil [email protected]

A well-timed and well-placed shot from a fresh-man was what kept the Baldwinsville girls soccer team from a chance at its first-ever state Class AA championship.

Taylor Kugler’s goal with 2:14 left in regulation made the difference as the Bees lost, 2-1, to Massapequa, of Long Island, in the AA semifinal on Nov. 19 at SUNY-Cortland.

B’ville was determined to make it past the semi-final round - something it didn’t quite pull off in 2008, when it lost to John Jay-East Fishkill, who won each of the last two state titles. Massapequa, a three-time state champion (its last one came in 2005), was just as determined to stop them.

Forced into a defensive mode in the early going, the Bees quickly fell behind as, just 5:30 into the game, the Chiefs’ Brooke Palmer took a pass from Taylor Elliot and, with Maggie Monnat forced out of the net by Elliot’s charge, Palmer put it into the unoccupied net.

B’ville, awakened by that goal, started to make its own series of runs and relieved some pressure on its back line as the half wore

on. Every time the Bees did push, though, Massapequa’s four-plauer back line of Tori Lander, Jamie Strum-wasser, Stephanie Nelle and Tara Brady broke it up, not giving the likes of Jackie and Emma Firenze too many close looks.

In the 20th minute, Monnat rushed out and prevented Kugler from a point-blank look at the net, and she made another good stop in the 37th minute. Emma Firenze did get a look just before halftime, but her shot went straight to Warrior goalie Emmalee Meyer, and it was 1-0 at the break.

Needing a turnaround, the Bees got fired up when, less than a minute into the second half, Steph Lynch, taking her turn in the net, stopped Victoria Maley on a close-up attempt similar to Kugler’s. Less than three minutes later, off a free kick Sullivan had a wide-open look - but Meyer made her best stop of the afternoon, deflecting the shot over the net with her hands.

B’ville tightened up its own defense as Alexis Czyz, Jessica Elliiot, Sarah Lindo-vski and Lana Vecchiarelli did a superb job of protec-tion the rest of the way, waiting for their work to be vindicated by a tying goal.

And it came with 12:51 left when Emma Firenze burst in from the right side, ran past two defenders and hit a hard shot that glanced off Meyer’s hands into the net, tying it at 1-1 - and setting the stage for the final drama.

Unfazed by this sudden turnaround, Massapequa attacked hard late in regula-tion, forcing set plays and corner kicks and making the Bees again defend its hard-won draw. But just before it could get to over-time, the Bees watched Kugler find space in the middle and, from 25 yards out, blast a shot past Lynch into the top right corner of the net.

It proved to make the difference as B’ville finished its season with a mark of 19-2. Seven seniors gradu-ate from head coach Kathy Morse’s squad, including Sulllivan, Elliot, Vechi-arelli, Czyz, Erin Ward, Alex D’Huy and Amanda Ingersoll.

But the return of both the Firenze and Monnat sis-ters, plus Lindovski, Lynch, Emma Jeffrey, Lily VanDe-valk and Alyssa Tretowicz, signals that another state title run is quite possible in 2011.

Photos by Kelly Cary, bCsD

ABOVE: Kari Tomeny, center, a senior at Baker High School, signs a letter of intent to row with the women’s crew team at the University of Rhode Island. With her are her parents, Cindy and Jeffrey Tomeny, seated, and her coach Christopher Ludden.BELOW: Lauren Petty, center, a senior at Baker High School, signs a letter of intent to play golf for Hofstra University. With her are her parents, Loretta and Chuck Petty (seated), as well as her coach, Karen Schmidt.

Athletes sign letters of intent

Passport applications available at towns’ clerks officeThe Town of Lysander Clerk’s Office processes passport applications and now

has the capability of taking passport photos. The cost for two photos is $10. No appointment is necessary. Business hours are from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Mondays and from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Tuesdays through Fridays. Call 638-0224 with any questions.

The town of Van Buren clerk’s office will accept passport applications from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday at the town hall, corner of Van Buren and Ellsworth roads in Van Buren. An original birth certificate, driver’s license and passport photos are required. Call 635-3010.

BM 12-01, 2010

Documents

rotary club of baldwinsville

baldwinsville school

new dictionaries

school program

value of dictionaries

private school

school news

club distributed books