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Sacred Heart Apple Festival set for Sept. 28
By Kathryne Rakowski Fall is almost here and that means that Sacred Heart Church in Cicero is gearing up for their yearly Apple Festival, open to the whole community. The festival will take place on Saturday, Sept. 28 from 9 to 2 p.m. and will be held at the church located at 8229 Brewerton Road. There will be something for everyone in the whole family to enjoy including delicious food, entertainment, craft vendors, and a chance to win one of over 30 raffle baskets, each containing $100 worth of items. Admission into the event is free. It will be a fun way to celebrate the beginning of fall, but it’s also a great way to build community, Donna Barrett, coordinator of the festival, said.
According to a message shared on the Liverpool Central School District website on Sept. 5, on Sept. 4, the board of education voted in favor of approving a voluntary separation agreement with Superintendent Daniel Henner which was effective immediately. “This decision was made after careful consideration and was driven by a mutual desire to move in a new direction,” the district posted on its website. “This marks the end of Mr. Henner’s tenure with Liverpool Central School District. We believe this change is in the best interest of the school district and our community as we continue our ultimate focus on improving educational outcomes for our students.” Also on Sept. 4 the board appointed current LCSD Deputy Superintendent, Douglas Lawrence as the new interim superintendent of schools. According to the district website, the board will be working with Lawrence and his administrative team to ensure a smooth transition and to provide stability for our school district. “Given Mr. Lawrence’s qualifications and substantial experience at Liverpool, we are quite confident that there will be minimal, if any, disruption to the school district’s day-to-day operations; and none should be noticed in our school buildings. We are committed to maintaining the high standards of education and support that our students and families expect and deserve,” the message on the website says. The board will promptly begin conducting a fair and comprehensive search for the next permanent superintendent of schools, according to the district’s message. “Over the next several weeks, the search for a new superintendent will start with a request for proposals (RFP) for the services of a superintendent search consultant,” the district wrote. “We are committed to keeping the community informed throughout this process. Our goal is to find a leader who will build on the progress we’ve made and guide our district into an everSuperintendent l Page 12
One dead, one arrested in altercation in Clay The Onondaga County Sheriffs Department reported that on Friday, Sept. 5, at approximately 8:30 p.m., an altercation in the town of Clay led to the death of Scott Lamica, 50, and the arrest of his neighbor, Richard Losee, 44. According to the department, Lamica was driving his Dodge Ram truck on Cotswold Court in the town of Clay when Losee approached the vehicle and attacked him with a knife, stabbing him multiple times. This attack reportedly stemmed from a continued neighbor dispute that had been ongoing. To escape the assault, Sheriffs said Lamica drove away while Losee was still on the truck, but lost control of his vehicle, which struck a tree, and the collision resulted in Losee being thrown to the ground. Despite his severe injuries, Lamica managed to drive to the nearby Citgo gas station located at the intersection of Route 57 and Gaskin Road, where he called 911 and reported the stabbing. Concurrently, witnesses from Cotswold Court alerted emergency services to a person who had been struck by a vehicle. Sheriff ’s deputies responded promptly to both locations, administering first aid until EMS arrived. Both Lamica and Losee were transported to Upstate Hospital in Syracuse. Lamica succumbed to his injuries, while Losee received treatment and was later released into the custody of Sheriff ’s deputies. Sheriff Criminal Investigations Division detectives conducted a thorough investigation, which included interviews and scene processing. Evidence and interviews gathered reportedly confirmed that Losee was responsible for the fatal stabbing of Lamica. Losee has been charged with murder and is currently in custody at the Onondaga County Justice Center.
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