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icero Girl Scout Troop 10124 worked to earn their Silver Award by creating a kayak rack and raising funds to purchase two kayaks to benefit the Cicero community.
The Silver Award is the highest award a cadet Girl Scout can earn and is a pre-requisite to the Gold Award. The four girls worked with Andy Phillips, co-owner for Greer and Phillips LLC, to construct a
kayak rack which will be placed at Joseph F William Park along with two kayaks that will be available to rent at the park in the summer of 2023. When choosing their award, the girls were passionate about
Four girl scouts worked with Andy Phillips, co-owner for Greer and Phillips LLC, to construct a kayak rack which will be placed at Joseph F. William Park along with two kayaks that will be available to rent at the park in the summer of 2023. improving and encouraging bet- structing the rack and collecting ter mental health in our communi- cans and bottles to purchase the ty. As girl scouts, they understood kayaks. the benefits of getting outdoors, The girls from Troop 10124, exercising and the natural beauty earning the Silver Award are: of Oneida Lake. Kayaking met the Kaiya Palmiter, Riley Meyer, Jucriteria so the girls got busy con- lia Phillips and Savannah Foil.
‘Empty promises:’ Homeowners say county Library hosts five local authors properties on Burnet Road neglected Submitted by Jeannine Chubon Salina Library Director
Ashley M. Casey
Homeowners on Burnet Road in the town of Clay have voiced concerns about overgrown lawns, deteriorating buildings and crime in their neighborhood. Onondaga County has acquired dozens of properties on the road in the hopes of attracting a semiconductor manufacturer. By Ashley M. Casey Associate Editor Onondaga County has acquired the majority of the homes on Burnet Road in the town of Clay in the hopes of attracting a semiconductor manufacturer to the White Pine Commerce Park. But the last few standing on Burnet Road say the county has let its properties fall into disrepair. A resident group called the Save Burnet Road Coalition has teamed up with the Institute for Justice, which describes itself as a “national public-interest civil liberties law firm dedicated to stopping the abuse of eminent domain.” The group held a press conference Sept. 14 outside 8668 Burnet Road, one of the houses owned by the county. The front porch had rotted away and collapsed, and the lawn was brown and overgrown. Chapter 78 of the Clay Town
Code prohibits “any growth of brush, grass, or weeds, higher than 10 inches,” so Burnet Road residents have filed code violation complaints with the town of Clay. While the county arranged for the grass to be cut Sept. 15, according to neighbor Paul Richer, the home at 8668 is far from the only dilapidated property on Burnet Road. Other houses have missing doors, boardedup windows and wide-open garages, making the neighborhood a target for vandals and burglars. “The concern from people still living on the road is multiple reports of break-ins just in the last week and a half or so,” said Chad Reese, assistant director of activism with the Institute for Justice. “Folks have recognized cars obviously casing … some of the vacant homes but also some of the homes of people still living there.” Reese said homeowners are worried about confrontations with loot-
ers and vandals. “If those interactions become violent — because these are folks who are committing crimes — that puts the homeowners that still live on the road at pretty significant risk,” Reese said. “Many of them have also purchased, using their own funds, security cameras. They’ve put up additional gates and that sort of thing to protect their property.” Richer, who lives with his wife Robin in the home his father built in 1954, said he has spent hundreds of dollars on security cameras. “We’ve had three incidents in the last two weeks. We haven’t had three incidents in 60 years,” he said of the break-ins. While Paul and Robin Richer have no intention of budging, Paul Richer said there are only about a dozen residents left on the road. “Some are waiting for a house to be built so they can move,” he said. Homeowners l Page 13
Salina Library will host local Central New York authors Glenn Ivers, Kate Monto, Bekah Kurz, Patricia Antone, and Laura Livingston Snyder from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 1. They will discuss and take questions about their books. Copies will be available for purchase and signing. Glenn Ivers is the author of “Angels of Bastogne.” The novel is based on the true story of a U.S. Army doctor from Manliusand two heroic Belgian nurses who volunteered at an aid station in Bastogne, Belgium. It tells the story of soldiers and civilians swept up in the struggle for control of the strategic town during the Battle of the Bulge, and of the veterans who reunited in Bastogne 50 years later to reminisce and remember fallen comrades. Ivers will share his writing process and will invite others to share their family memories of World War II, believing it is the responsibility of succeeding generations to keep memories of courage and sacrifice alive. Kate Monto is the author of the children’s picture book “Calpurnia and the Pink Pedestal.” Calpurnia is a delightful elephant, who inspires everyone at Coast’s Toy Store with her joy. She wants one experience: to be the chosen toy atop the store’s famous pink pedestal. Surrounded by good friends, especially a young lion named Humphrey, Calpurnia comes to realize that being with those we love is more important than being in the spotlight. Kate Monto is a New York state-certified secondary English teacher and holds a bachelor’s degree in English from Hilbert College and a Master of Science in teaching from Le Moyne College. “Calpurnia and the Pink Pedestal” is illustrated by Melissa Monto Nograsek. Melissa has a lifelong passion for art and design. Having earned her Bachelor of Fine Arts from Syracuse University, she continues her work in interior design and decor; creative paintings and custom artwork. Bekah Kurz is the author of the young adult fantasy novel “Hearth Blessed, the first in the “Fairy Talent” series. The novel follows Enya, who was visited by a fairy on the day of her birth and designated a sióg cumas or fairy talent. Eighteen years later, Enya hides her gift out of fear. When Enya’s sister is taken from their home, Enya must journey with a fellow sióg cumas to find her sister. Follow her Instagram @bekahkurz for updates on Book Two in the Fairy Talents series. Patricia Antone is a well-known local romance author. She is the author of several romance series including “Blue Collar Series,” “Falling Seals… The Blind Missions” and “The Destiny’s Path Series.” She is a founder of The Wandering Wordsmiths and travels locally with a group of writers to celebrate reading and writing. Laura Livingston Snyder is an urban fantasy writer who sets her novels in CNY. The five-book series, “Dream Seer” is everything that makes autumn spooky: ghosts, time travel, witches and magic. “Huntress” has Specials, humans with extra abilities, who hunt down rogue mythical creatures, Unnaturals, threatening to expose their hidden world. Visit the events calendar at salinalibrary.org or call 315-454-4524 for more information
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sports news: Liverpool football falls to Baldwinsville, 40-21.
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