The village business district is due for a refreshing bit of beautifying.
Liverpool American Legion Post 188 Commander Ken Palmer appeared at last week’s village board meeting to share the post’s plans to commission murals to be painted on the sides of its building at 205 Cypress St.
“We’d like to have an image of a U.S. flag facing the First Street side,” Palmer said, “and we’d put American Legion emblems on the Second Street side.”
Mayor Gary White applauded the proposed murals, and assured the commander that the village would gladly support such an idea. Post 188 is a legitimate veterans’ organization, White observed. “You’re not like any other business located in the village,” the mayor said.
Village signage ordinances generally address the size of signs which identify the building, illuminated signs and banners promoting sales or special events. So, White advised Palmer to clear the project with village Codes Enforcement Officer Bill Reagan and with the village zoning board, to confirm compliance with the Village Code.
Trustee Christina Fadden Fitch, a member of the Post 188 auxiliary, said she has already spoken to Reagan, who pointed out that the mural project deals with artwork rather than text.
For Post 188 info, call 451-9544.
Vocalist Vogel downtown
I bumped into Liverpool jazz vocalist Anna Vogel at breakfast last week at Mike Tassone’s American Diner. The singer said she’s booked to perform at 8:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 3, at Otro Cinco, at 206 S Warren St., downtown. Listeners can enjoy “Embraceable You” with their enchilada or “Take the A Train” with their taco; 422-6876. For info about the artist, visit reverbnation.com/annavogel.
Village yard-waste pickup
The Liverpool Village DPW picks up yard waste on the first and third Mondays of each month. Next week’s pickup will be on Monday, Oct. 5.
Stott won’t stop
Despite his crushing defeat in the Sept. 10 Democratic Primary, Dave Stott will remain on the ballot in November running for the 128th Assembly seat on the Conservative Party line. He looks forward to being interviewed Oct. 12 by WCNY-TV for a program to be broadcast at a later date.
Stott has about as much chance of winning as does Republican candidate John Sharon — zero! The Sept. 10 Democratic Primary winner, Syracuse City Councilor Pam Hunter, is a sure thing.
Democrats enjoy a huge advantage in the gerrymandered 128th, where registered Dems outnumber Republicans by a whopping 36,518 to 19,625.
A Sisyphean campaign
“Yes, I’m at it again,” John Sharon announced as he continues to push that boulder up the 128th Assembly District hill. This is fourth time Sharon is running for that seat in Albany.
The 60-year-old Republican from Jamesville will appear at a campaign fundraiser at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 6, at Gee Gee’s, 2708 Court St., in Syracuse. Supporters will pay $99 per person or $128 per couple for the reception, at which wine and beer will be served.
For info, email [email protected].
Sandy at Wrigley
Liverpool’s deputy village clerk, Sandy Callahan, recently traveled to the Windy City to attend a Chicago Cubs baseball game. On Sept. 25, the Cubs clinched a playoff spot for the first time since 2008.
When the San Francisco Giants lost to the Oakland Athletics that night out on the West Coast, the Loveable Losers were assured of at least a National League wildcard slot.
Meanwhile, the Washington Nationals, parent club to our own Syracuse Chiefs, have all but folded their tent this season, playing just barely above .500.
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