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Back row (left to right) NSEF treasurer Nat Ordway, NSEF secretary Carolyn Gross, NSEF Vice President, Danielle Barrett, Chris Manke, Danielle Preville, Ryan Condon, Mary Murdoch, NSEF volunteer Zoe Gwynn, NSEF volunteer Molly Gwynn and Mary Eidt NSEF Board Member. Front Row (left to right) Maureen Alvaro, Kristen Dietrich, Shannon Knapp, Lindsay Marzullo, Kathy Krichbaum, Jessica Keene, and Danielle Rausa
The North Syracuse Education Foundation (NSEF) recently awarded their 2023 grants to 17 North Syracuse School District educators. NSEF resources support quality education through creative opportunities and innovative approaches. The mission of NSEF is to enhance the education and cultural enrichment of the NSCSD students that are not funded by the regular school budget. Since 2003 NSEF has provided $220,000 in grant money for student programming through generous contributions from the community. This year NSEF presented 12 grants totaling more than $14,000 to the following: Cicero-North Syracuse High School- Sara Bambino- Social Emotional Learning at the Secondary Level; Jennifer Fisher for Mobile Maker Space to Cultivate Growth Mindsets; Jessica Keane and Mary Murdoch for Interpre-
tive Listening in Action; Kristen Dietrich for Critical Thinking Through Murder Mysteries; Karen Seamans for Untethered ( marching band sound system); Melissa Palmisano for Outfitting Our Classrooms for Libraries; and Danielle Rausa for Purple Haze ( stage lighting machine) Smith Road Elementary School: Lindsay Marzullo and Danielle Preville for Flexible Gaming Playground Lakeshore Road Elementary School: Maureen Alvaro for Sing Me a Story Gillette Road Middle School: Warner Namo for P2 and Paint Me a Mile Roxboro Road Middle School: Kathy Krichbaum and Ryan Condon for Revamp the Classroom Library All Schools: Danielle Barrett, Shannon Knapp and Chris Manke for Unplug With Digital Wellness Picture Books.
Townhouses could be built at Vine and Brow streets By Russ Tarby Contributing Writer
The Liverpool village planning board welcomed a new chairman, First Street resident Bob Bradt, at its monthly meeting at the village hall on Monday, July 24. The planners heard Bradt describe a proposed project at 103 Vine St. where a developer hopes to build four two-family residential townhouses. Each building would each be two stories high above an underground level for parking. The proposed site is at the corner of Vine and Brow streets. Representatives from the developer, Rowlee Construction Company, informed the village that they’ll attend the next planning board meeting on Aug. 28 to discuss the plan. Founded in 1969 by Larry Rowlee, Rowlee Construction is a Fulton-based general contractor serving Central New York for more than four decades. In the 1990s, sons Theodore and Taber Rowlee joined the company.
Film screening Aug. 18
The planning board also heard from Heath Cottingem, director of operations at American High’s Academy at Syracuse Studios at 800 Fourth St. He reported that American High will present a screening of its newest comedy film, “Miguel Wants to Fight,” at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 18, at the auditorium at 800 Fourth St.; americanhigh. com; 212-826-8886.
Planning board reconfigured
After Democratic candidate Stacy Finney was elected mayor of Liverpool in the June 20 village election, she appointed Bob Bradt to replace longtime planning board Chairman Joe Ostuni Jr. Ostuni is also chairman of the village Republican Party, while Bradt said he’s not affiliated with any particular party. Bradt’s chairmanship will expire next year but could be extended then. To fill Bradt’s seat as a board member, Finney appointed Heida McElwee to serve a term expiring in 2028. The planning board now includes Sam Reppi through 2027 and Jim Rosier through 2025. Board member Jim Taft announced his resignation on July 24. One of two alternate members – Tom Tartaglia or Ed Higgins – will take over Taft’s seat. Finney and alternate planning board member Tom Tartaglia also attended the July 24 meeting.
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Benefit to be held at Salina Library by Janet Myrto Richards
Thanks to the generosity of artist Ken Nichols, Salina Library will be having a silent auction from Aug. 1 to 15. Minimum bid on each piece of his artwork is $10; all proceeds will be donated to Salina Library. Interested in bidding? Simply go
to the front desk and get a code. Write your code and a higher bid on the sheets for any pieces that you love. Be sure to check back; someone may have outbid you! Bids come down at 8 p.m. on Aug. 15. Winners will be notified on Aug. 16. Cash or check only. Visit our website at salinalibrary. org for more information or to see
the calendar for upcoming kits and classes. Call us at 315-454-4524 with any questions. Salina Library is open Monday through Thursday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Fridays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. for all of your library needs.
LPL’s summer reading program continues By Katie Jensen Communications Coordinator Liverpool Public Library
Liverpool Public Library’s Let’s Read, Liverpool program is now ongoing through the summer. Now in its third year, the Let’s Read, Liverpool program at the Liverpool Public Library aims to simplify summer reading by asking our community to pledge to read during the summer, with no requirement to log books. This year, Let’s Read, Liverpool will feature the theme “All Together Now,” as we celebrate our Liverpool community. To start the summer reading celebration, the LPL held two kickoff parties on Saturday, June 24 and
Monday, June 26. Both events were held on the library’s Dinosaur Garden lawn and featured activities for children, teens and adults, such as lawn games, crafts, trivia and more. In addition to a spin on our famous prize wheel, kickoff attendees received an LPL lanyard (while supplies last) and earn buttons to attach on it when they pledge to read. Those who pledge were also entered into a drawing for prizes from community partners. Those who wish to log their books are invited to do so on ReadSquared (lplny10.readsquared.com). By completing missions and reaching milestones in ReadSquare, you will also be eligible to win additional prizes, such as book bundles and gift certificates donated by community
partners. Find information about Let’s Read, Liverpool! and links to pledge to read, visit LPL.org/letsread. To see the exciting programs for all ages the LPL has to offer this summer, visit LPL.org/events.
CNS Marching Band Can Drive held
A can drive benefiting the Cicero-North Syracuse Marching Band will be held Saturday, Aug. 12. Can drop-off will be held from 9 a.m. to noon in the Mattydale Big Lots Plaza parking lot. For can pickup call Pat Newton at 315-415-8451 between now and Friday, Aug. 11.
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