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mull sharing A first in Madison County Districts services/programs Morrisville-Eaton invites Caz BOE to explore potential reorganization

By Kate Hill Staff Writer

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On Jan. 10, the Cazenovia and Morrisville-Eaton school boards learned about the advantages and disadvantages of a potential reorganization between the two districts.

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On Jan. 10, the Madison County Rural Equity Group presented the first Madison County Small Business Summit.

Multiple agencies team up for Small Business Summit

By Kate Hill Staff Writer On Jan. 10, local small business owners, “solopreneurs,” and aspiring entrepreneurs were invited to SUNY Morrisville for the first Madison County Small Business Summit.

Presented by the Madison County Rural Equity Group, the event was geared toward small businesses of all types and in all stages. The wide range of topics covered included access to capital, regional resources for small businesses, access to international markets, cybersecurity, government contracting, workforce development, marketing, and women in rural business.

The Madison County Rural Equity Group consists of representatives of the following local, state, and national small business support agencies: the Cazenovia Area Community Development Association (CACDA), Cornell Cooperative Extension (CCE) of Madison County, the Colgate University Entrepreneurship & Innovation program, The HUB - Partnership for Community Development (PCD), Mohawk Valley Small Business Development Center (SBDC), the Madison County Industrial Development Agency, Onondaga Community College SBDC, SCORE Central NY, SUNY Morrisville, U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development, the U.S. Small Business Administration, the WISE Women’s Business Center, and the Workforce Development Institute. “[Our] mission is to promote outreach to Madison County businesses [to let] them know they aren’t forgotten about and that they have access to resources just like urban communities do,” said Melissa Davis,

one of the summit organizers.

Davis is the director of The Hub, a NYS-certified business incubator in downtown Hamilton that is made possible through a partnership between Colgate’s entrepreneurship & innovation program and the PCD, a non-profit that works to enhance sustainable economic opportunity and community vitality in the village and town of Hamilton and the surrounding areas.

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On Jan. 10, the board of the Cazenovia Central School District (CCSD) attended a joint retreat at the invitation of the Morrisville-Eaton Central School District (MECS).

During the retreat, the New York State Education Department (NYSED) delivered a presentation on the advantages and disadvantages of a potential reorganization between the two neighboring districts that would involve sharing central services and programs while operating the current buildings as is.

According to a message on the CCSD website announcing the retreat, the event was held for informational purposes only and with “no pre-existing intent.” The goal of the meeting was solely to explore whether shared services could benefit either or both districts.

The message explains that both districts are trying to be mindful of how they can best ensure financial sustainability, and they want to collect as much data as possible.

The presentation was offered “in an effort to continue to research different opportunities to remain as fiscally responsible to the community as possible while maintaining high standards in terms of educating our students.”

No action was taken during the meeting, and neither board has plans to take any action at this time.

“Neither board has made any decisions about even entering into step one [of reorganization],” CCSD Superintendent Christopher DiFulvio reported on Jan. 12.

“Morrisville just invited Caz to look at what it could look like.”

If both school boards do ultimately decide to move forward with exploring reorganization, the next step would be to sign up for a New York State grant to conduct a full merger study to determine the exact amount of money that would come into a combined district, as well as other benefits and any possible pitfalls.

Morrisville-Eaton’s situation

On Jan. 8, MECS Superintendent Gregory Molloy described the circumstances that led his district to invite the CCSD Board of Education to attend the retreat and engage in a conversation about a potential reorganization.

Molloy graduated from MECS in the 1990s and is the son of a former superintendent of the district. He is now in his eighth year as MECS superintendent.

“I’ve got deep roots and a long history in the district,” Molloy said. “Morrisville-Eaton is very special to me. It’s not just a job; this is part of my life. Each year since I’ve been there, there has always been some kind of need to put together [a] creative budget strategy to get through the next set of challenges. We’ve done some pretty innovative things to bring programs back into the district.”

According to Molloy, there was a “partial reliance” this last budget cycle on federal COVID-19 relief funds.

“We didn’t want to put a reliance on the federal dollars knowing that it was a short-term funding source, but there were a number of variables that came into play this past spring,” he said. “We just got to the point where we either [needed] to use those to fund our program or we [were] going to have to increase taxes to a level that wouldn’t be supported by the community.’”

Molloy said that to get through, the district used the federal dollars, reduced its programs, trimmed its transportation program/services, and used a combination of appropriated fund balance and expense-based aid from newly discontinued programs/services to close the gap.

“We [knew] it was going to be putting a strain on us in the next budget cycle,” he added.

Throughout the summer, the MECS administration engaged in conversations with the district’s school board to explore options for addressing the anticipated budget challenges associated with the 2024-25 school year.

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Michigan, on top at last

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hrough streams of confetti and as a big trophy was passed around, past and present donning Maize and Blue mingled together, laughed and cried together, and celebrated what was, for them, a deliverance of sorts.

Michigan reigned, 15-0, an undefeated season capped off by ending Washington’s own dream run in a College Football Playoff title game played in a big stadium in Houston but sounding an awful lot like a Big House in Ann Arbor.

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cation for the Madison County Rural Equity Group.

“The idea is that you can call Melissa at The Hub, and she will help you get in touch with the person who is going to help you with the question you have,” said Madison County Public Information Officer Samantha Field. “If you have a question about how to get your employees trained, [for example], she will help you hook up with workforce development.

Workforce development has training money and things like that that you might not know about, but Melissa and The Hub know about those things, and they will get you connected with the right partner. That’s why we have everything at The Hub.” According to Davis, 98 percent of NY businesses are small businesses.

“Madison County is a leader in small businesses,” Davis said. “We are a community that relies on each other to survive. Without our small businesses, our community members would lack products and services. Our businesses are a vital part of what makes living in

Random Thoughts

Phil Blackwell

Not in 75 long years had the Wolverines lay claim to an undisputed national championship. Even the title Charles Woodson, Brian Griese and company earned unbeaten in 1997 was shared with Nebraska, back in the days when split titles was something college football fans claimed was part of the sport’s charm.

The BCS immediately followed, then the CFP. In their two-team and fourteam forms, they mostly proved a boon to one corner of the country that spared no expense telling you how great they

were, mostly because it was the truth.

Hint – it involved Alabama.

In a vacuum, Michigan’s ascendance would, even with all the program’s history (no one else has 1,000 victories), serve as a refreshing antidote to all this braggadocio, a reminder that a sport with deep passions far beyond the South can still provide hope to those other regions of our land.

Of course, we live in reality, and instead of literal and figurative roses, Michigan has faced serious thorns to get this far, a great many of them self-

inflicted, but not all.

When Jim Harbaugh arrived in 2015, the Wolverines were a long way from Lloyd Carr, never mind Bo Schembechler. And any improvement would not mean much if a certain opponent in Scarlet and Gray wasn’t beaten.

Five years and one pandemic later, it wasn’t much better, the Buckeyes still owned the rivalry and Harbaugh took a pay cut when many thought Michigan should have canned their favorite son.

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Madison County so wonderful.”

The Madison County Rural Equity Group started meeting in November 2022 and has since met with local officials, distributed information at various community events, and dedicated more than six months to the massive effort of organizing its small business summit.

Leading up to the event, CACDA Executive Director Lauren Lines said the timing of the summit was particularly good for Cazenovia, as its small businesses are adjusting to the loss of Cazenovia College.

“CACDA has made small business development a priority over the last few years,” she said. “We have provided micro-enterprise grants to several small businesses, and we have recently been awarded $90,000 in two grants for marketing and advertising everything Cazenovia has to offer. We are looking forward to the summit and finding ways to continue these efforts.”

In addition to speakers, networking opportunities, and 12 different breakout sessions, the summit also featured one-on-one advising ses-

sions with the Mohawk Valley SBDC, the Onondaga SBDC, CCE of Madison County, WISE, and SCORE. The event’s keynote speakers were Dan Rickman, Upstate NY district director at the U.S. Small Business Administration; Dr. Suzan Harkness, provost at SUNY Morrisville; Corey Mosher, executive director of the Legislative Commission on Rural Resources; Dan Kolinski, regional director at Empire State Development; and Brian Murray, NYS director at USDA Rural Development.

“We are finding in these times that if you try to go solo on any project, it’s just daunting,” said Murray, who is originally from Peterboro, NY. “Whether it’s housing projects or sewer and water or whatever, it’s just huge. The more partners that you can bring in, the more expertise you bring in, the more technical assistance you bring in, [the easier it is to] make it happen. Events like this bring those individuals together so that you can make those contacts and so that you can make a project actually happen.”

He also explained that USDA Rural Development supports economic

growth in NYS by investing in everything from broadband and health clinics to housing and business programs.

“We kind of run the gamut as far as economic development in local communities,” he said. “We are definitely a partner of many of the agencies that are here.”

Special video messages from U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand and Lieutenant Governor Antonio Delgado were also presented during the summit.

According to Davis, the Madison County Rural Equity Group hopes to make its small business summit an annual event.

Field said the group is also planning to present information and Q&A sessions at all the Madison County libraries as a continuation of its community outreach efforts.

To learn more about The Hub and the small business assistance available through the Madison County Rural Equity Group, visit hubmadisoncounty.org/our-partners, call 315228-8729, or email hubdirector@ hamiltonpcd.org.

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by three and four-star recruits who stayed the course, instead of chasing the five-star types all running to the usual destinations, Michigan finally got the best of the Ohio State, then did it again in 2002 and twice crashed the playoff, only to crash out.

Those were big events. And were just a prelude to the saga of this championship season. First there were the rinkydink violations that caused Harbaugh to miss the first three games, all easy wins (one with Onondaga’s own Mike Hart doing head-coaching duties). This alone swelled the anti-Harbaugh chorus.

Then there was the spying. No doubt, what Conor Stalions did was wrong, using his connections to go well beyond mere sign-stealing (which almost everyone tries to do) and give the impression that the Wolverines needed illegal help to do all that winning.

Many will believe this and consider Michigan’s title tainted. That said, after the ring was revealed and after an assistant coach was fired, the Wolverines still had to, in order, (1) win at Penn State, (2) get past Ohio State again, (3) claim a Big Ten title game and (4) merely beat almighty ‘Bama, all this just to reach the finals.

Michigan did so, sticking to its for-

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mula – sound defense, domination of the line of scrimmage, a great ground game, big plays when they were needed, and all of it done by players who never, ever took any shortcuts themselves.

These players have eyes and ears, though, and they heard every single negative and disparaging word said about them, their head coach, their program and their style of play. And they still won.

Ideally, we would admire this type of perseverance, patience and loyalty, but like anything these days it’s bound to lead to division, with both sides convinced that they are right and neither completely accurate.

Jan. 17, 2024 3 Ultimately, it all comes back to Jim Harbaugh, who was born to this.

His father coached with Bo. He played quarterback for Bo. Then he went on an odyssey as a player and coach, nearly winning it all and denied the ultimate prize in the NFL by his older brother’s team a decade ago.

The circle had to complete itself, though, and back in Ann Arbor, Harbaugh, doing things his way, brought Michigan to glory, whether people liked it or not.

Phil Blackwell is sports editor at Eagle News. He can be reached at pblackwell@ eaglenewsonline.com.

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Focus on brain health

As we start off 2024, the Alzheimer’s Association is encouraging people to put a focus on their brain health as part of their New Year’s resolutions.

According to the association, Alzheimer’s disease is expected to impact nearly 13 million Americans by 2050, including 410,000 New Yorkers today.

There is increasing evidence to suggest that what is good for the heart is good for our brains, according to the Alzheimer’s Association.

Research has shown lifestyle changes like improving diet and exercising regularly have helped drive down death rates from cancer, heart disease and other major diseases. These same lifestyle changes may also reduce or slow your risk of cognitive decline, which is often a precursor to Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia. Keeping our brains healthy is not something we should worry about only as we get older. It should be a lifelong effort.

The Alzheimer’s Association has shared some ideas and tips to help people consider steps they can take in their own lives.

These include things like managing your blood pressure.

People treated by FDA-approved medications to a top (systolic) blood pressure reading of 120 instead of 140 were 19% less likely to develop mild cognitive impairment, according to a study led by researchers at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center.

Those people also had fewer signs of damage on brain scans, and there was a possible trend toward fewer cases of dementia.

The Alzheimer’s Association also recommends having your hearing checked.

Hearing loss is present in 65% of adults over age 60, according to researchers. The ACHIEVE study looked at a subgroup of older adults with hearing loss who were at higher risk for cognitive decline (about one-quarter of the total study population) and showed that those participants at highest risk for cognitive decline who utilized hearing aids and hearing counseling for three years cut their cognitive decline in half (48%).

According to the association getting an annual flu vaccination was associated with a 40% decrease in the risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease over the next four years, according to researchers from The University of Texas’ McGovern Medical School who found that even a single flu vaccination could reduce the risk of Alzheimer’s by 17%.

The Alzheimer’s Association also notes that 16% of the world’s population struggles with constipation – more among older adults due to fiber-deficient diets, lack of exercise and the use of certain medications. Researchers found that bowel movements of every three days or less was associated with 73% higher odds of subjective cognitive decline and long-term health issues like inflammation, hormonal imbalances and anxiety/depression.

It is also recommended to cutback on ultraprocessed foods.

People who consume the highest amount of ultra-processed foods have a 28% faster decline in global cognitive scores – including memory, verbal fluency, and executive function – compared to those with lower consumption, according to research involving half a million people living in the UK. High consumption was defined as more than 20% of daily caloric intake. Ultra-processed foods are those that go through significant industrial processes and contain large quantities of fats, sugar, salt, artificial flavors/colors, stabilizers and/ or preservatives. Examples include sodas, breakfast cereals, white bread, potato chips, and frozen foods, such as lasagna, pizza, ice cream, hamburgers and fries.

Being social is also highly recommended according to the association. Add “hang out with friends” and “have fun” to your New Year’s resolutions list.

For example, enroll in a dance class with a friend.

Alzheimer’s researchers are now looking into whether increased socialization, along with a “cocktail” of lifestyle interventions including improved diet, exercise, cognitive stimulation and self-monitoring of heart health risk can protect cognitive function. The Alzheimer’s Association’s U.S. study to protect brain health through lifestyle intervention to reduce risk (U.S. POINTER) is a two-year clinical trial that hopes to answer this question, and is the first such study to be conducted of a large group of Americans nationwide.

There is currently no certain way to prevent Alzheimer’s and other dementias, but there is much to be gained by living a healthy lifestyle and adopting brain health habits that you enjoy according to the Alzheimer’s Association.

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hile the Nojaim’s. I also village always buy one Ramblings and its of their unbefrom the surlievably tasty empty nest roundings are trying in-store made Ann Ferro to make sense of the chicken pot pies news that Nojaim’s is closing or several of their store-made and being replaced by a convebanana breads. I have friends nience store and gas station, let who come in from Fayetteville me share this with you. and Syracuse to get one of the I am 83 years old. Whatever chicken pot pies. They are that happens because of Nojaim’s good. closing will have limited effect There’s also the fact that you on whatever time I have on this never know what special cheese earth. I will, very sadly, adjust, is found on the shelves above the sad at the loss of an institution pizza dough and they have an that has so positively affected incredible ham salad that is Rev. the life of the village and those Muscolino’s favorite (mine too.) who come to shop there from as You know, for a store of its far away as Lafayette of the east size, it is surprising how it is side of Skaneateles Lake. able to offer such a wide variety It will be up to those who are of services. Most of us know of younger to work through the op- the great lunch meals that they tions and create the resources in produce, everything from fried which the village can take pride. chicken to beef stroganoff. The This is an opportunity not to be beer cooler is impressive as is shirked. If I were twenty years the dairy aisle. My spouse is younger…heck even ten years… enamored with the fried fish on but..

Fridays.

I love Nojaim’s. There isn’t a Are the prices a bit higher? week that we don’t spend money Sure. It is a small village grothere. We may go in for eggs, cery not able to compete with particularly the jumbo eggs but the buying power of the big box leave with much more. We see stores. You do have to drive to something we forgot we needed, those stores using high priced might need or is on sale. We are gasoline. All in all the difference there, at the very least, three or is acceptable. Do I shop elsefour times every week. “Is there where? Yes. My storeroom is full anything you need at Nojaim’s?” of large cases of paper products is the frequent query by my and toothpaste purchased at one spouse on his way back from his of the big box outlets where I office in Syracuse. Most of the am just the holder of a wallet or time, my answer is “yes.” credit card.

I buy all of our meat from More important, though, is Nojaim’s. Besides that, I love a the “village-ness” of Nojaim’s particular brand of ginger snaps and that feeling that it belongs that Nojaim’s carries. And I real- to me because I belong as a ize that, like the ginger snaps, customer. waste basket liners are not a I love being recognized by world-shaking need, but there the cashiers. “Hi, Ann. How ’ya is a brand of liner that I really doing?” from Anna; a courteappreciate and can only get at ous smile from Pat and a short

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Safety net for hunger and homelessness

To the editor: CazCares, located behind the McDonald’s in Cazenovia, is more than just a food bank and clothing giveaway. They are a personal point of first contact for many of the human needs that we take for granted.

A recent client contact over the summer led to the discovery of how homelessness can quickly occur, right here in Cazenovia.

The middle age man, who was walking or taking his bicycle seven miles into town to receive food assistance, also needed fresh water for his empty gallon containers… and then a ride back home.

The harsh realization of his living conditions quickly became apparent. He had lost his job 18 months earlier. Not aware he could file for unemployment, things began to quickly unravel.

He soon lost the use of an old vehicle that needed repairs. Then the telephone was disconnected for nonpayment. This past July the electric and kerosene supply were finally disconnected after many months of nonpayment. With no heat, the water supply was also shut off to avoid freezing and fracturing pipes throughout the trailer.

During this time period, the land owner was very patient having not received any rent for nearly a year. In the past the client’s mom would help him catch up with overdue rent, but she past away this summer.

The good news is, with the current help of the department of social services, and the quick offer from CazCares, to help pay off some of the outstanding utility bills, the client now has heat.

Unfortunately the financial programs established during COVID have expired, so a large portion of unpaid rent and past used kerosene have unfairly become the burden of local individuals.

My hope is that people will see CazCares as more than just a food pantry, but as a safety net for homelessness right here in our own backyard.

If you want to be part of the solution, and help resolve this and other real life issues, then please consider financially supporting CazCares.

Francis X. McHugh Cazenovia

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update on Josh’s kids from Josh in in the meat department or his mom in the deli. I like seeing the owner, Rich, is his white coat, fresh from assisting the butcher or stocking shelves, and his welcoming smile, his “Hi, how are you?”

I enjoy watching the high school students who work at the cash registers. How many young people got their first job at Nojaim’s? It reminds me of my first job at the IGA in a similar small town. And it is a rare day when I don’t meet someone at Nojaim’s with whom I enjoy chatting, anyone from a former student to a colleague, a friend from church or the library, etc. And we do chat, apologizing to those who need to get by us as we talk. It is a community meeting place.

Ask the men who gather there on Sunday mornings for the free coffee and donuts.

Forgive me if I see the store in a poetic light. I think of the store as a form of art, one created

by Rich Nojaim over the years with hard work, good people and community consciousness. It is an art form we all understand as a projection of our daily lives in its reality of addressing the basic needs of those lives, from sustenance to belonging.

Is Nojaim’s perfect? Shiny, decorated with a sophisticated nod to the current styles and colors, promoted with an enormous publicity budget? Absolutely not and that imperfection is why I love it even more. It is imperfect, like us all.

Ann Ferro is a mother, a grandmother and a retired social studies teacher. While still figuring out what she wants to be when she grows up, she lives in Marcellus with lots of books, a spouse and a large orange cat.

Years Ago in History

By Cindy Bell Tobey

30 Years Ago – Jan. 19, 1994

Stewart F. Hancock Jr. of Cazenovia, former associate judge of the New York State Court of Appeals, will be honored by Cazenovia College at its annual recognition dinner on Friday, April 15, in Hubbard Hall. He will receive the Cazenovia College President’s Medallion which is traditionally awarded to individuals and groups who have made significant contributions to the community. Judge Hancock, who retired in January as associate judge of the New York State’s highest court, had a career that spanned 41 years. He became a state Supreme Court justice in 1971 and six years later was appointed to the Appellate Division. Gov. Mario Cuomo named him to the Court of Appeals in 1986.

25 Years Ago – Jan. 20, 1999

We at the Cazenovia Republican would like to congratulate Trudy Hooker, who is this year’s recipient of the Civic Appreciation Award sponsored by the newspaper, which honors a resident’s life-long contributions to the community.

Ms. Hooker is truly one of the unsung heroes in the Cazenovia area. Her selfless work at St. James, and her undying spirit in the operation of the Mustard Seed make her our choice for the award.

10 Years Ago – Jan. 15, 2014

To cap off a record-setting year, jumping superstar Beezie Madden added one more record to her resume last Friday, Jan. 10, at the United States Equestrian Federation’s Pegasus Awards dinner, becoming the second person to ever score the USEF’s Equestrian of the Year title three times. Madden, of Cazenovia, who won the top honor in 2005 and 2006 as well, earned the 2013 USEF Equestrian of the Year title after a campaign that saw her win at nearly every turn.

The dual Olympic Team gold medalist cemented her status as one of the sport’s elite producing top finishes stateside and abroad, in addition to capturing one of the few individual Years Ago l Page 7

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titles that had eluded her.

5 Years Ago – Jan. 16, 2019

One of Cazenovia’s true Renaissance men, Jim Ridlon, will be honored later this month with the Distinguished American Award by

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elementary school and moving all students onto a single campus.

The district is still in the process of determining if closing one of its buildings could potentially help the financial situation, Molloy said.

The district has also considered creating a regional high school, but, according to Molloy, that would require partnering with other school districts, and there does not seem to be a “deep level of interest” in the area right now.

Another option was raising taxes.

“If we raised our taxes by 25 percent, that would take care of the financial challenges, but the likelihood of a supermajority of the community supporting a 25 percent increase in the tax levy is not very good,” said Molloy.

The idea of exploring a merger with a neighboring district is not new to MECS. The district and Hamilton Central School District considered merging several years ago, and while the MorrisvilleEaton community voted in favor of it, the Hamilton community voted it down.

Molloy said that when he started investigating other merger opportunities, his initial intention was to show his community why merging would not be the best path forward. However, as he learned more about how the students could benefit from the financial incentives a merger would provide, it became increasingly difficult for him to identify why it shouldn’t be done.

To get a sense of other districts’ interest in exploring a merger, Molloy reached out to some neighboring superintendents, including DiFulvio.

Molloy said he approached DiFulvio knowing that both districts could stand to benefit financially, but also knowing that “probably 90 percent” of merger propositions fail because of the cultural challenges that go along with merging.

One significant financial benefit, according to Molloy, would be an influx of close to $25 million to $30 million in operating aid.

“I think when you put all the pieces together, we’re probably looking at $40 million to $50 million that would come into this combined community if we were to merge,” Molloy said. “But that challenge of culture was the great obstacle. There is a recognition that our two communities at least have a perceived difference in who we are and what our cultures are. So, how do we get past that?”

As his investigation into reorganization progressed, Molloy suggested that CCSD and MECS consider exploring merging in a way that would be much less visible to students and their families.

“If we just considered merging districts in name and having a single superintendent and having a single business office, our communities would save in the operational reductions administratively, but programmatically we could at least explore having two different wards of the district,” he said.

Everyone who currently lives in the Morrisville-Eaton district would be part of the Morrisville-Eaton ward, and everyone in CCSD would be part of the Cazenovia ward.

“When you take that element of cultural challenge away, it seems to take away the greatest pain that a merger could inflict,” Molloy said. “It doesn’t mean that [the separation would have to exist] forever. A lot of times, I think, [if] you are one district with two wards, you are going to be naturally drawn to each other in different ways. Over time, as that mixing takes place, we could explore if assimilation between the two communities is effective, and then in the future maybe there is more that you start bringing together. But that would only happen if we were to support a merger and if the communities wanted

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to continue to bring things together. If the communities want to forever maintain two different systems, that would be within their power.”

In August 2023, the MECS board met with NYSED during a retreat to explore the merger incentive aid offered by the state.

From there, Molloy held a series of town halls to try to gauge what options the Morrisville-Eaton community would be interested in exploring to get the district through its next set of financial challenges.

All the options explored by the MECS board were presented, and the community had the opportunity to ask questions and offer input.

“In the end, there were some community members that didn’t like things like closing the elementary school, [but] the general sense from the roughly 60 people who were at our first town hall [was] that all of the solutions that were presented would be worth looking into more deeply.”

During a subsequent town hall, Molloy presented the community with the option of “merging but really not changing anything.”

The superintendent said the idea seemed to garner a level of intrigue and an interest in exploring what that type of merger could look like.

Molloy, whose three children attend CCSD, said he sees first-hand all the great programs Cazenovia offers, and he believes there is a real opportunity for the two districts to blend some of their offerings to allow both student bodies to participate in programs that their districts don’t currently have.

“I’m part of the Morrisville-Eaton school district, and we have some amazing programs also,” he said. “We have amazing kids, awesome families, and [I] see how similar we really are. I’m living both systems, and we really aren’t that far apart.”

He added that the districts already have some shared opportunities.

“I have students at Morrisville-Eaton that go to Caz to play lacrosse, for example, and Morrisville-Eaton kids have played ice hockey with Cazenovia students,” he said.

“The kids do play well together; they do blend well together. We’re not that different.”

The two districts also have an agreement in place that if there is a student in one district who could benefit from a program the other district has, they will find a way to get them access to that opportunity.

“We are not suggesting that we are going to merge districts; what we are suggesting right now is that we explore what it would look like and if it would benefit each other’s communities,” said Molloy.

lowest tax districts in the county, in order for us to keep up with the opportunities of other schools, at some point — especially when within our county we have the lowest amount of state monies coming in — we are going to have to go out and ask the taxpayers for more money,” said DiFulvio.

After last year’s budget vote, DiFulvio told Molloy that he couldn’t envision presenting the idea of exploring a CCSDMECS merger to the school board or the community at that time, as much as he felt for MECS’s situation.

When Molloy came back with the “merge and stay the same” concept, DiFulvio’s first question was whether it would even be possible within the parameters of the law.

Once the superintendents were informed by NYSED that it could be done and he learned how much both districts could potentially gain through operational aid alone, DiFulvio decided it might be worthwhile for the CCSD board to learn more about what a merged district would look like.

Molloy invited the CCSD board to the Jan. 10 exploratory presentation with NYSED last month.

“I think it’s important for us to look at all options for our community,” he said. “A ‘merge and stay the same’ option could allow us to provide more opportunities for kids, as well as strengthen our financial position and provide many benefits for our taxpayers.”

DiFulvio stated that he thinks CCSD has done a decent job of maintaining most of its course programming, but the district has had to cut a career and technical education teacher in the less than three years that he has been superintendent, and some students didn’t get into the programs they wanted last year.

“I don’t want our district to continue down that road,” he said. “I think, for Cazenovia, we are coming at this from a position of strength and also trying to keep our tax rate low while increasing opportunities for kids and setting [both districts] up for financial strength for the next several decades.”

67 percent building aid rate. “[In a merger], everything that they’ve done that qualified for that 67 percent would go to our current rate of 87 percent,” he said. “So, for all of that [work] that the taxpayers said, ‘Yeah, we will fund [this],’ there is going to be a reduction in their responsibility to pay that back by almost 50 percent. It’s going to cut their debt in half on that building work. So, there’s the operating aid, which is amazing, but there is also the reduction in their debt service because of the benefits with the building aid enhancements.”

MECS currently has about 600 students and CCSD has about 1350, not including universal prekindergarten.

According to DiFulvio, a merged district would be similar in size to West Hill, Cortland, and Homer.

“Twenty years ago, we had about 500 more kids even within our existing footprint, so it doesn’t turn us into some wildsized district,” he said, adding that it would not be unmanageably large geographically either.

Molloy stated that a merged MECSCCSD district would represent one-third of Madison County, potentially giving it greater influence at the county government level and in Albany.

Both superintendents emphasized that their interest in exploring a ‘merge and stay the same’ option is driven by a responsibility to taxpayers and, more importantly, a responsibility to students.

“The idea of staying the same is responsible to the students,” said DiFulvio.

“I think that’s the most important thing.

That’s the reason we are here. We certainly need our taxpayers to support us, and that’s an important part of our job, but the students are first, and I think this could be a great opportunity for both districts in terms of what we can offer our students.”

Molloy pointed out that while part of the purpose of the state increase in operating aid is to allow schools time to plan for attrition to avoid layoffs, the one position that isn’t protected in a merger is the superintendent’s position.

“You’ve got two superintendents that see the possibility of great things happening for kids, [and] there is a realization that for one of the two people that are leading that discussion, there is not going to be work for them at the end of this process,” he said. “There is a lot for one of us to lose professionally, [but] we are here not for ourselves; we see great opportunity for kids.”

Both superintendents also emphasized that a reorganization between their districts is by no means a done deal and the talks of a merger could evaporate in an instant for numerous reasons. “[For example,] either one of our boards could say, ‘We’re too different,’” said Molloy. “We have no idea what path this could lead down, and all the paths could come back to exactly where we started two years ago.”

Cazenovia’s situation

On Jan. 8, DiFulvio recalled that when Molloy contacted him last year to explain that MECS was in a situation where a merger could be necessary, the thought crossed his mind that Cazenovia was not far off from being in the same position.

The difference, according to DiFulvio, was that last year, CCSD sought a tax levy increase of 6.9 percent, which was narrowly approved by voters.

“To maintain our current programs and update our curriculum this year, we had to ask the taxpayers for a 6.9 percent increase,” he said. “We also utilized fund balance to round out our budget for the past several years.”

DiFulvio added that he doesn’t know how many times the community is going to support that type of tax increase.

According to data provided by Molloy, MECS and CCSD currently have the lowest school tax rates in Madison County, with tax rates on true of $13.58 per $1,000 of assessed property value and $15.05 per $1,000 of assessed property value, respectively.

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In addition to providing students with new programs and opportunities, another potential benefit of reorganization is the impact it could have on the district’s facilities, particularly its “failing” transportation center.

As part of a reorganization, MECS and CCSD could have a centralized transportation department and a single bus garage.

Currently, if CCSD were to undertake a transportation facility project, around 70 percent would be covered through state building aid.

“We don’t have that other 30 percent,” said DiFulvio. “We’d have to ask the local taxpayer for 30 cents on every dollar for that transportation facility. So, [do] we continue to put Band-Aids on this building that has holes in the wall and is literally falling apart, or do we look at it a different way?”

In a merger, the state aid rate for most new building improvement projects increases to roughly 95 percent.

DiFulvio stated that with the increased building aid and the influx of operating aid, the district would not even need to go to the local taxpayers to cover the remaining five percent.

Reorganization could also reduce the costs of investing in electric vehicle charging infrastructure, which all NYS districts will be required to do to meet the state’s requirement that all buses on the road be zero-emission by 2035.

Molloy also commented on the building aid incentive for merging.

According to Molly, CCSD’s current building aid rate is 67 percent, while MECS’s is about 87 percent.

He noted that CCSD has put about $46 million into facility improvements at the

Public engagement

Although the public was invited to the Jan. 10 NYSED presentation, the purpose of the event was to provide the CCSD and MECS boards with information about what reorganization is and might look like. Therefore, there was no opportunity for a public forum or questions.

According to a message on the district website, public feedback is welcome on any/all aspects of the district, and any new information regarding the topic of reorganization will be communicated to the CCSD community.

Anyone not directly affiliated with CCSD can sign up for the recently launched ParentSquare Community Group to receive newsletters and other information, such as public notices of building projects and budget votes. Sign up at parentsquare.

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BY KATE HILL

BY JASON GABAK STAFF WRITER EDITOR District

BY JANELLE DAVIS Central School During the Nov. 20 Cazenovia disthe Skaneateles Town board meeting, Assistant Superintendent At its Nov. 20 meeting, (CCSD) Board of Education a new Thomas zoning imFinnerty providecently, Official inresolution to announce its 55th cussed and approved a The Baldwinsville Kiwanis held for Business/School Business adventure work at Austin Park pavilion. doorthe district has taken so far to prepare Day, is looking to munity for its proposed difficult Annual Turkey Trot on Thanksgiving ed an update on the steps unveiled at bus fleet.

The village of Fayetteville Aaron said this was a was to an all-electric a 5k, 10k to renovate the Town Supervisor Janet work Thursday, Nov. 23. Featured were for the upcoming transition USA, move forward with plans has worked diligently to all new school bus purraces thatand Destiny decision and that the board by resiand fun run. There were also virtual New York State has mandated it all school buses on local senior center’s cottage. behind address concerns raised is the pri2027 and the imagination by village liaison efon plans for the project, held. The Annual Turkey Day Race chases must be zero emission Trustee Jane Rice, the planning board, but these Kiwanis. may surprise you.by 2035.

Center, said the dents as well as the village village mary fund raiser for Baldwinsville the road must be fully electric to the Fayetteville Senior to achieve a plan that the few other district adminisLORI NEWCOMB andofa other Joining a host in a row,” getforts have not been able Finnerty reported thatathe Destiny is village is getting its “ducks to start the to approve. attractions writer the previous week planning board was able answered, and voted trators met with a grant village planning board in- for a shared garage ting logistical questions York’s proposal forfirst At an Aug. 3 meeting, the Central New request bidding process for process of developing ablast stood at the time. preparing to have the Blast feasibility study. arena, to deny the project as it infrastructure door gel at the start of the can be found on the village and electric vehicle charging the renovation underway state funding to support The entirety of the minutes CNY. been awarded $25,000 in11, CCSD has new year.

SUBMITTED PHOTOS website, villageofskaneateles.com.numerous meetings and Jimmy Ginsburg, board of trustees held the study.

Rice said at the village vithe Town of Ca- 11, of Cicero, with the support of his young Aaron said the town has is the of Cazenovia, SUBMITTED PHOTOS Cicero the of district, Village Nov. 27 that the their interests as well as Ginsburg, Jimmy to The school explore meeting held on Monday, actionfrom many residents about thewill funding Destiny USA. as the heard at the use such behind CNY for work Blast sionary Nelson finalized of address opened own which will family has zenovia, and the T concept. concept plans have been concerns in the project bus and highway garage infrastrucpacked to the tennis and basketopportunities to consolidate project. mothhisalso the feasibility ofAssociation ment concepts. pickleball courts, improvementswell as the pavilion. examine His motivation International on the propstudy will path as Nicole is the creative ture and resources. TheGinsburg The secondary building said, is of Amusement Parks and inball courts and walking er Nicole charging infrastructure. like St. will be repaired interest has been expressed sershared electric vehiclememories. erty at 584 E. Genesee Plans call for and public Con- mind behind projects at what(IAAPA) year-round study looking Attractions and crafts center. It of Intrigue, started Nov. 24 The young entrepreneur going to commission afamily the pavilion into a multi-use, are making Museum Christmas “We turning the in “Would and turned into an arts terest Dickens including Finnerty.with his mom. said ference and his Es- and his family stay involved SUBMITTED PHOTOS insulated and the of groups and activities Parade and practical for us to share,” be Jimmy it be a is a trade Intrigue Experiences, facility for use by a variety would be repainted and Pancake outside Would with the World’s Smallest casts vices might are alwaysonly? thinking IAAPA it be nothing?

The Would FriRotary Club’s Father’s Day stabilized.

The production’s four Estate, Painting in the experience with Jerit be a charging facility existing uses such as the other festivities on Bright floor foundation will be making and maintenance that repre- cape The whenand Descendants: The Musical.” do repairsorganization Volunteer Fire Department’s is of the boxcharge and emy in charge of daily opalready presenting “Disney’s is granted to the funds Widing Hood.”

Theatre Breakfast and the Skaneateles facility where we could In addition stag- and ever- with a Twist DeWitt, day. The annual celebration Children’s beginning be cast members from “Doo Wep Wed The Syracuse own memories. the diverse their sents County willare So, we are really at the and Jimmy and in 2023. vehicles?

Onondaga project, Field Days. students. Picturedzonmarking its 30th year for theseveral in- the renowned Frightmare erations been local Choreogra- to these electric“We always have been raised about have include possible.” changing attractions is really Director Babs Rubenstein, an appropriate Haunted SCREAM Owen helping wherever According to Aaron concerns at the pavilion which of [determining] what providing funding for Nicole LocalatGovernleast in part this Farms the NYS doing it more.”

Ellis, and Music Director es the proposal through fortunate to travel,” dustry, they can as their academic Channel pher Kellie KATE HILL one particular aspect of update.

The funding was awarded Park.

The 9th annual Parade of on technical assistance ing code BY always who are all full-time Adapted from the Disney facility where parks department “We were provides said. Program, experience helped inspire which the Nikita Richards, Olson said the cottage will calls for creating a storage Mark WRITER All of these influences schedules allow.

Lights was presented by MayorSTAFF try to targeting class session ment Efficiency shared opportuMovies, “Descendants,” a as vision for Blast can be stored.

Original hunt for places lighting projects theinter-municipal Jimmy’s employees. Each three-hour Blast CNY introduces vehicles and equipment the Baldwinsville Voluncoalesced and inspired have a half bath and improved visitors meetings where we preor experiquality services. tells the story of four children also has five part-time staff members/as- and grants for new to musical of efficient,CNY. something delivery “We had many informational addressed the concerns and the senior center for Syracuse to pursue a business unique blend of adventure, Fire Company in consavings, the Evil Children’s teer cost space Jimmy as nities, Maleficent, well the Lauren isn’t the or by and villains In December, draw, sew, paint or whatof Disney on behalf of CCSD But, the conference gel strategy, and physical activence history, science, sented the project and listened also heard requests from junction with the village Vil. When sistant teachers. out and opportunity to utilize The application was prepared spread(SCT) and final will present 12 perforCommunity “We to Jafar, and Cruella De only inspiration.

MICHAEL DALY. Theatre on the secarts.”director of the Cazenovia Area Jimmy’s Through SCT’s instruction of neighbors,” Aaron said. activity they yearTheseekQueen, of Baldwinsville tree lightcreative of the Lost executive blast in the same manner ity. It is located Descendants: ever other the pavilion used for more of “Disney’s (and in mances teens are sent from the Isle pre-K through grade 12 stu- Lines, Nicole said that having Jimmy only had to look and ond floor of Destiny USA residents who want to see those veterans buried there Civic the ing celebration. to attend prep performance, as foam darts, laser tag Development Association. take part time worked very hard to meet the memory of military the John H. Mulroy $25,000. the Musical” in in. to spendlocal match to the kingdom of Auradon own family to see the cottage the fundamentals of theatre, the ability minimum toofhis clothing. round opportunities. We LORI NEWCOMB on Veterans Day to honor the projand siblings, have visited in the Canyon Area. the goal is to have the of beloved dents learn said Theatre. paintball.

The grant requires adoing up putentrepreneurfor family outings, teamWe significantly changed their leaders, parents Manlius Village Cemetery somethingwould have toand - Carrier for the CenterRice preparation, dance/ school alongside the children Be prepared for a fitting rolls around together the [municipalities] creative concerns and requests. on the of years the Scouts, with springDirecGirl Scouts flocked to the Players can participate building events, and unforDay to remove the flags whether including audition scene work. by the time With the help of his “The district and Blast a stand alone building Executive renovated Cemetery). For a number said.

CNY, to make ial flags, and again on Veterans and rest heroes, they must decide According to SCT such theDisney spirit at work. ect that originally included fun, for your gear and a safety impact the adjoining Christ Church in use state pays $25,000,” Finnerty beEllis, graves with American foot- movement, music, Unit. the like brother, Owen, and in thrilling scenarios producso it can thethrough 2024 to try to mitigate the visual moof SCT $25,000, andmemories on gettable birthday parties. commisTodd Day to plant veterans’ in their parents’ wicked the Scouts’ F-M Service Founder is a powerful is the creator and twin ontorinand Nicole west side of the pavilion of the board that the district briefing before you’re According to Ellis, 95 percent cemetery on Memorial under the umbrella of the summertime and to follow Jeremy Ginsburg, as capture the flag, free-foridea to use the north end Finnerty also informed the that season, If you would like to of features from various local troops, five students from the local steps or learn to be good.

CCSD bus routes live events lo- father, in a musical theatre tion on neighbors. When the that matches, tivation. your way to high-energy season. The Scouts are to conduct a study oftothe producer of was presented, we agreed organization classes culminate they got to work creating all, sudden death sioned a company ward. battery check out Blast CNY, thenationally. deserveswill be needed, zip code.

SCT is a not-for-profit pavilion for our equipment 13035 “Everyone A small cally and kids to en- and several portal games and other materials but fun. types of buses that the training production. said tools would save money as well.

Olson necgrade 7, will appear garden produc- to determinesmile, walk-ins are welcome, range a safe space for Jenkins, has served as a theatrical it was a great idea and Maya laugh, and expericharging infrastructure Her endeavors planned to For more information center “We have had four one-hour Jeremy as- that players complete for senior rec9, as that will require, and the of the Austin Pavilion is grade the fenced-inHyatt, York children advanced bookings are she said.

Shakespeare capacity theyence basis.trendy pop-up expe- joy themselves. section of the north end “Maleficent;” Jayce true joy,” ground for Central New as from over the winter call 315-751-7279 or email to operate on a dailyfrom tions of plays by William physical space points. such as lawnmowers, pickup in the cottage to power the buses as “Auradoncan be more ommended. conduct theater sisted in the Hyatt, grade 2,second Grid toimmersive the house our parks equipment nothing Avastored that 1999.

National “Jay;” 5th Summer session over essary “There isFinnerty asked riences, BlastCNY@gmail.com.

According to Jimmy etc., that we need to maintain and layout. Owen “Au- of since and that the 6, asfloor the theatre during our of Prior to that study,than Make sure to arrive in months trucks, trimmers, tools sites. holiday at- design time.” is only ‘Romeo & Juliet,’ ‘A Bobby McDowell, grade facility Throughout the year, during ian;” precious productions, residents than the number transportation untouched the “game” and his family, Blast CNY of the pavilion. But this remain willGrace and one- the years, including grade 2, as at evaluation of potential a Besaw, building

BY JASON KLAIBER had stage sneakers and comfortable shows helped with park and the future needs facilitylive pickle1;” and our current provides semester-long classes radonian At the age of nine, Night’s Dream,’ ‘Macbeth,’ an thatJimtractions, students that were enrolled rest includes adding new is the ultimate destination camps, all of Midsummer restoration.

“They thought at that point STAFF WRITER theEnsemble.” fact that in mind, entertain- and scenarios. part of the project. The the creativesaid.to“Keep It,’” Ellis said. “[Howinteractive and two-week school break “Isle my developed a given time and the tennis court surfaces, resurfacing of electricity,” Finnerty at the and ‘As You Like get to meet the ball courts, redoing the musicals, thus suitable amount no longer be pulling “SCT is great because you BOE  P which culminate in a production the walking path and also idea while attending ever,] most students want the buses will have fun acting the basketball courts, improving The team pushing for a day-to-day basis.

TOWN  PAGE 14 Civic Center. so many great people and SCT  P St. Mat- in on consists of is my third redevelopment of the SCT’s main artistic staff with them,” said Jayce. “This Addressing the zoning in East recommend that not said could I Benz them. thew’s School building members, show with the vil- board atSyracuse presented to the 38 parking spaces appeals 21 of would lage’s zoning board of tached to the project ownearlier this month. resources, grant services be reserved for condo Peter Barth, Taylor

BY RUSS TARBY SUBMITTED PHOTO The project would reutilize ers, while the rest will be first Sullivan, Janis Barth, industry news for law and department application. an WoltPolice WRITER at with Sue HILL and

BY KATE The Skaneateles CONTRIBUTING govthe existing infrastructure served. from all sides,” correspond Pelcher, Courtney Livecchi, able to acenforcement and local are available “We have agreement to come, first Applicants will also be STAFF WRITER has clip on lights that the 214 Kinne St. property them man.

BY JASON GABAK need them Of the condos, there would ernment agencies. Lexipol Aaron said. rooms at the information enabling free to residents who may

BY RUSS TARBY At its Nov. 20 meeting, serves more than 4,500 as needed and as cess turn the one-time classroom be 11 one-bedrooms, eight twoEDITOR is in the “I have decorated different at night to Under the agreement, see where their application TYLER Lorenzo manwhen they are walking years,” said Ellis, DAVIDthe CONTRIBUTING WRITER resiBYseason, the Village of Liverpool agencies nationwide, repreon their schedule, to spaces into 21 condominiums.

This holiday Lorenzo for at least 10 and more bedrooms and two studio they are available based help make them safer approved Syracuse Garden an process. to the public from the of when SkaTrustees doors of its the 300,000 of village president Board open than the Along with that, the gymna- dences, Benz said. track meting, vice will is 20 more sion senting t its Nov. the town will inform This will also help keep results posted at the Ononvisible. at Loren- to who the opportunity being a part be used Christmas will have the village to celebrate the hiring of a public safety employees The public After revisiting the updated “Is anything nicer than sium at the site would He said that for anybody neateles Town Board announced officer is needed for court and that are planned for public JASON KLAIBER Dec. 5-10 speare website, both Salina Town the Fairfield Club. supChristmas.” ofconvert was no time the officer projects on plans Daysto at Lorenzo? It is always Posella said DPW workers solutions company to projects for after-school programming, to buy one of the condos, they daga County Board of Elections “The Twelve officer sworn in that its town constable prop- zo:comment will bill the town for the hear- of Christmas But hearing and when those public hosted his challenger, Stella Penizotto, plement the administrative New youth the Lorenzo a Jan. 8site to comof the St. Matthew’s School Stateathistoric a home law firm to a York still out collecting leaves.

Estate primarily as a place for Supervisor Nick Paro and to use various pieces from The New longer going to be able For more than a year, the their way to a public will have to go through is in court.

Plans for the redevelopment East Syracuse’s zoning board. made program in cial this agree- will make the rooms.” literacy he said he has been with justice court. efforts of Liverpool Police Liverpool Police Departbasketball to be played. saw their vote totals climb. first Christmas at Lorenzo moving its law collection when decorating itsing.

The town moved to approve ownership financial mit to serving the town erty were recently shared what meeting agenda. defeated Conservative Sgt. entire Lorenzo Aaron said the ment at its Nov. 20 meeting and forwarded aware of instances of ofBottar Law has proposed Ryan Benz, the principal class with a Department of Paro, a Republican, soundly a Chief Jerry Unger and According to Roshia, the Town Supervisor Janet ment has been critically Cromp said in the codes feces a train the Nov. 7 election by Victorian-era almost completely repainted 1974. said Christmas his duties has become prominent he assumes to be dog Lorenzo intoatthe is vital and Dave Sturtz. involved in making the of contractor Redev CNY, Party nominee Stella Penizotto and Urban Develop- of the not-for-profit Legacy “Christmas constable planned to continue unable to it to the village. under-staffed. inside and that there practice York, staff is St. The Newmansion, perspec- Housing 21 and also dis- fice communication either in bags or not being Genesee but was in Central finan- Foundation of Central New on the make year. folks 7078 E. The board – Mayor Stacy – home that from a residential foratmany The village met on Nov. vote of 3,047 to 2,259. remodeling dition So when Joseph Otat the town boat launch this software will help ment (HUD)-certified fea- event happen each 1875, year and this Elizabeth try for public office, Penizotto left in leaf piles for DPW in will be additional 1864 that court. trustees Mebetween as a to continue After making her first more efficient for constructed tive he speculates his proposed cial planner so they know what York, stepped to the podium cussed the agreement. we are thrilled This year, staff decorator encour- Finney and continue serving with the backboards and and taviano was sworn in living feet of said workers to deal with. idea had been the process overin place for day-care center – found court to put in new Christmas,’” 12,000 of square thanDays with her mother, Nancy, more lissa Cassidy, Rachel Ciotti, full-time LPD officer at the Sennett reiterated the Twelve tures project will lead to less who operates a successful While the town has plans murals with ‘The getting into and to en- the second-floor village all involved. on about Whiting worked Evans said this was poolMacVitscoreboards, as well as than they’re and Matt town also wanted discussed with the police chief and that Whiting also Matthew heated outdoor Sitea Manager space and all occupancy and noise aging signs amid her loss. they’re being set up room to talk about the gymnacoverage, Aaron said the such as Historic Con- Mike LaMontagne Sennett said she was in the formal dining room. opening of the village board unacceptable. an officer for sehas like 100 registered help to fill in depicting sports figures used sure that the beautifully Melinda Reeder voted unani PAGE 16 this agreement to provide and noted it has join us to viewBOARD “The fact that Salina only 2 to have plans for additional when St. Matthew’s was that line Devendorf – sium side of the project. worked with staff member meeting, his appearance Sennett said the when the town thrilled ST. MATTHEW’S  PAGE tie. “Please citing for success. people to vote for me on been exhibit wing and take a horse-drawn LPD PHOTO curity would be as needed a lot of time from mously to hire a firm named was warmly welcomed by for security when needed. as an elementary school, servatives, yet I got 2,200 Hon said the gym has decorated mansion and to decorate the mansion Randall Hon, the founder DPW works hard and out to Skacoverage and with taken Livshe said. the beautiful new did not otherwise have This lead to Aaron reaching Lexipol to oversee the the codes office to find the lower number of potential is a big accomplishment,” Mayor Stacy Finney and sleigh/wagon ride through gift shop. the trustees and by Unger. residents have a lot of Mary Sennett.

Penizotto waged a negative Police Chief Jerry Unger, known as RipHistoric Site.” software to meet prior notification. neateles Village Mayor erpool Police Department’s Paro still maintains thatSUBMITTED PHOTOS “Alison Boissonnas, also grounds of Lorenzo State After Finney conducton Wednesday the right having an expectations of these officer Joseph Ottaviano. she celebration, volhim.

Justice court is generally Marm Miss Buckland, Aaron and Sennett discussed that of personal applications for NY state ed the ceremony, Cassidy full-time police ask the village’s needs and campaign againstLorenzo: In preparation for the Twelve Thebeen ger reported via memo of great where a Skavillage employees and oneDays one pleton Schoolhouse at increased [and] has assigned while assurthe codes office for eachbudget nights, Sennett said.

13. The eye will last until March. He’ll inter-municipal agreement and celebrate “Christmas on Nov.were “This campaign year the schoolhouse decorated, made 98 traffic decorators adopted by an op- accreditation he attended the thanked looked Ottaviano in the State Historic Site will matwould fill in if or constable law, unteer that people be considerate accord- will have residents.” in and start his officers English year’s Trustee Ed Evans said classic and it has been exacerbated the last work in addressing this neateles police officer inover 1.5% staff — Jennifer Quinn, Lorenzo Before approving the Ho! Ho! Join Santa and his hoofed and $2 fornegativity,” ing that the department and exclaimed, “Welcome then be sworn Ho!citaloss for my family, is the gifts detailed and issued 78 town of approximately and expressed his their from Dec. 5-10. $6 for adults said. “I have to ascre- our maintenance by hostility and respectful.

Admission The festive day is certain to get marked shifts in Liverpool. stops town board meeting Comptroller to use theirKerrie said it’s the hope of the on SunEberl, and Spencer Christmas” when needed. compliance with they could have,” Kerr in Horses the have ter. invited covering campaign of preand Tommy Sunshine Michalenko Michalenko. people at is remains officer!” to carol a arapprove helpers positional to Cash to Bushaw, several violations an ing for that was KLAIBER moved under.

Liverpool, Christmas to this tions they convert levy Jeremy of a constable

BY JASON Heggelke noted in- home. you in the holiday spirit. into their tax revenue children ages 12 and support before the board According to Aaron sess them differently if “The addition of these that theme on Dec. 7, the proposed traffic 3, from noon to 4 p.m. the outside decorating, relocated board that the appointment state-mandated standards. day, Dec. incorporate pedestrian safety as Paro said. to said Fusco Ottaviano in place between the agreement.

He added ativity be Eberst — do all STAFF WRITER the state’s vehicle and As visitors tour the mansion admission fees. raised questions about For $5 per car, get your holiday news ferred fordisagrees. in the Dark rangement that had been condominium.” in place fairly quickly.” ar- at 3721 Verplank Road and that the town would The trustees agreed to to Central New York after two officers will bring Three Located seasonal favorites Penizotto and approved In other adornments. a festive photo-op spot is $20,386,058 Rd. in prior. received an the days get shorter.

Nick knows it,” reviewed by the “drops andCazennavigated the holiday full- laws in October. at 17 Rippleton with Santa and his little Laine Gilmore will play As- cluding $200,000. factual The board also discussed the town and village years Sennett said the village Programs The second local law the “MyLocated tax cap by about have a clip on town of Clay, Holiday at the photos Lexipol $29,772 for the serving five years with the department to four motorcampaign was always that Natoli has successfully to Interpretive under the Plus Planning for and we talked of a new cell According in the drawing room while adopted a pair rests were madeinofthe “I have blinking lights that is the 1807 Federal-style establishment of an he has done to peo- pay can- Aisle.,” said Roshia. before visiting the Holiday with creating the kept also an agreement with Civic anman“I reached out to Mary Board ovia, Lorenzo entire tours will be on the piano email regarding the possibility The DeWitt Town Board Town the board pertained to the truth about everything classics time officers, still three is an opportunity for the com- helpers driving DeWittRoshia, legal hurdles involved Farm said them so you can attach it to your jacket or first year, followed by an an agent she said. “The Jacqueline see if they would software for the codes enforcement office. who wasenough.”

Traditional guided mansion NYPD. ists charged with 13 meeting.

Wood Quartet sings holiday to the estab- sistantThe placed in the village. She Shop with crafters, snacks, and so with Chief Heggelke to in observance bathrooms of home of John Lincklaen, come out soonand of the approved seven of local laws at its Nov. meeting office of town constable. historic Dec. 5 through Fri- Chord 25 two between tower being law and leading the way munity to kick-off the holiday seamatter you can attach it to your dog’s collar as well,” Cazen-term as su- nual payment of $10,700. its Dec.the Belle Aire Handple and this town will celed what we did many including He will complete his field short sion, Company while intoxicated. in charge of pa- local public hearings And let’s not forget— Land still offered from Tuesday, According to the discussion Cromp, there has been some interest in the on the second floor. The be open to considering is proud to win a second The first of the two 8 of the Holland “That constable will be of an office of constable.

Paro learning more about Sun- much more. a special meeting can whileinbut decorated.

John sonwere In addition to its accredi- training here in mid-Decem- officers,” Unger said.

1 to 4 p.m. has an inter- Heggelke said. “They are free and I obtained in the holidays on Dec. For his part, view, has been Lincklaen/Ledyard of a new arEight accidents within the town lishment of Holy onChristmas, Learn how to adopt, sponthen day, Dec. 8, from the board and Codes Officer it was announced Verizon years ago,” Aaron said. include day around of Loren- bell Trio will ring ovia’s founder. The concerned the establishment decorators trolling the schools located Unger pointed out that Horses and its rescue horses horses. for another shine Nina Walters, the principal a number of ef- since month. with Police High School until he said, tation and policy services, ber when he will be able to scheduled But Sennett said them from the New York State Department pervisor. year’s volunteer Lorenzoattacks,” This With support from the Friends Matt Natoli occupied town code to deterthis software will provide Street, stood be the vestigated here last are waiting for their forever sor, and volunteer.

The ideas was discussed said. fallacious est and sent up balloons. with and Dec. 9, and the Cazenovia Nanwellness family continuallyagainst membersand DeWitt,” Town Attorney ticle in a chapter of the boardElizabeth School on East Genesee an academy hosted by the public of Health.” all parties were ficiencies to codes office procedures.

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LEGALS TOWN OF CAZENOVIA OFFICIAL NOTICE RE: MINOR SUBDIVISION Notice is hereby given that a public hearing will be held by the Cazenovia Town Planning Board on Thursday, February 1, 2024 at 7:30 PM, or as soon thereafter as can be heard, at the Town Office Building, 7 Albany Street, Cazenovia, NY on the following matter: Request by Adam McAllister to review a line change between parcel tax map numbers 146.1-41 and 146.-1-41.1.

Property is located at 1875 Fabius Road, New Woodstock, New York and 1905 NYS Route 80, New Woodstock, NY. Zoned Rural A. Planning Board File #23-1512.

The Cazenovia Town Planning Board will be at said time and place to hear all persons in support of, or in opposition to this request for a line change.

Persons may appear in person or by agent.

Robert Ridler, Chairman Town Planning Board Town of Cazenovia Dated: January 4, 2024 CR-324285 VILLAGE OF CAZENOVIA LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of Trustees of the Village of Cazenovia has resolved to expend an amount not to exceed $6,546.49 from the Police Equipment Capital Reserve Fund for the repair of the 2015 Chevy Tahoe. By law, this type of expenditure is subject to permissive referendum, and as such the public has

VILLAGE OF CAZENOVIA LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of Trustees of the Village of Cazenovia has resolved to expend an amount not to exceed $6,546.49 from the Police Equipment Capital Reserve Fund forLEGALS the repair of the 2015 Chevy Tahoe. By law, this type of expenditure is subject to permissive referendum, and as such the public has thirty (30) days to submit written comments.

Dated: January 3, 2024 Susan M. Dady Village Clerk Village of Cazenovia CR-324280 PUBLIC NOTICE TOWN OF FENNER PLEASE TAKE NOTICE, that the Planning Board of the Town of Fenner will hold a public hearing for a Tax parcel, 79-.

1.3, David Senehi, for the purpose of a 3 Breaker Ring Bus Substation in the Town of Fenner. We scheduled the public hearing for February 21 at 7:35 pm at the Fenner Town Building located at 3151 Fenner East Road, Cazenovia, NY 13035.

All interested persons will be heard at this public hearing. Interested individuals may appear in person by agent, or may address comments in writing.

Dated: January 5, 2024 Andy Stone Planning Board Chair CR-324348 NOTICE OF FORMATION of a LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY 938 Water Street, LLC Arts of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 01/03/2024.

Office location: Madison County. Princ. Office of LLC: 8848 Lake Road, Canastota, New York 13032. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to the

NOTICE OF FORMATION of a LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY 938 Water Street, LLC Arts of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 01/03/2024.

Office location: Madison County. Princ. Office of LLC: 8848 Lake Road, Canastota, New York LEGALS 13032. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to the LLC at the addr. of its princ. office. Purpose: Any lawful activity.

CR-324284 NOTICE OF LLC23148004 FORMATION Chitty Bang Bang LLC. Filed 10/21/16. Cty: Madison. SSNY desig. for process & shall mail 16 Oswego St, Baldwinsville, NY 13027.

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CR-324427 Notice of Formation of Diehl Trucking LLC, a Domestic Limited Liability Company (LLC). Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on December 3 2023. Office location: County of Madison.

SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to: 7304 Valley RD, Madison, NY 13402. Purpose: any lawful purpose.

CR-323197 NOTICE OF LLC FORMATION Farrier Ave LLC. Filed SSNY on with 12/29/2023.

Office: Madison County. SSNY designated as agent for process & shall mail to: Po Box 417, Oneida, NY 13421. Purpose: any lawful.

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CR-323985 Notice of Formation of Foster Denny Properties LLC, a Domestic Limited Liability Company (LLC). Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on November 13 2023. Office location: County of Madison. SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to: 100 E WashingSt. Unit 47 ton Greenville, SC 29601.

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CR-323186 NOTICE OF FILING OF ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION IN NEW YORK BY A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY Notice of Formation of Knight Acquisitions LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the New York Secretary of State on March 2, 2022. Office location is Madison County, New York. The New York Secretary of State is designated as agent of LLC for service of process. SOS shall mail copy of process to 1330 Owahgena Road, Cazenovia, New York 13035. Purpose: Any lawful act or activity.

NOTICE OF FILING OF ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION IN NEW YORK BY A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY Notice of Formation of Knight Acquisitions LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the New York Secretary of State on March 2, 2022. Office location is Madison County, New York. The New York Secretary of State is designated as agent of LLC for service of process.

SOS shall LEGALS mail copy of process to 1330 Owahgena Road, Cazenovia, New York 13035. Purpose: Any lawful act or activity.

CR-322687 KW Appraisal Group, LLC Arts. of Org. filed with SSNY on the 09/26/2023.

Office: Madison County. SSNY designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to the LLC at 4008 Brick Kiln Dr, Chittenango, NY 13037. Purpose: Any lawful purpose.

CR-324120 Notice of Formation of Kyong-Hwa Amy Moon, DMD, PLLC, Arts of Org. filed with NY Secy of State (SSNY) on January 8, 2024. Office location: Madison County. SSNY is designated as agent of PLLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to The PLLC at 11674 SW Wilton Ave., Portland, OR 97223. Purpose: any lawful activity.

CR-324424 Notice of Formation of Nene's Cafe LLC, a Domestic Limited Liability Company (LLC). Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 09/06/2023.

Office location: County of Madison. SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process may be served.

SSNY shall mail copy of process to: 155 Madison St, Oneida, NY 13421. Purpose: any lawful purpose.

Notice of Formation of Nene's Cafe LLC, a Domestic Limited Liability Company (LLC). Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 09/06/2023.

Office location: County of Madison. SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process may be served.

LEGALS SSNY shall mail copy of process to: 155 Madison St, Oneida, NY 13421. Purpose: any lawful purpose.

CR-323461 Notice of Formation of Papa's Tree Farm LLC, a Domestic Limited Liability Company (LLC).

Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 11/28/2023 (date). Office location: County of Madison.

SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to: 1490 Kinderhook Rd, Chittenango, NY 13037.

Purpose: any lawful purpose.

CR-322995 Notice of Formation of Plank Hamillton, LLC, a Domestic Limited Liability Company (LLC).

Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 12/ 3/2023 (date). Office location: County of Madison.

SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to: 100 Utica Street, Hamilton, NY 13346. Purpose: any lawful purpose.

CR-322724 REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS PREKINDERGARTEN SERVICES The Cazenovia Central School District has issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) for the provision of Universal Prekindergarten for fouryear-old children for the 2024-2025 school year.

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS PREKINDERGARTEN SERVICES The Cazenovia Central School District has issued a Request LEGALS for Proposals (RFP) for the provision of Universal Prekindergarten for fouryear-old children for the 2024-2025 school year.

Proposals are due on or before 3:00 PM on March 15, 2024. Go to the Cazenovia CSD website to obtain the RFP documents: https://cazenoviacsd.com/. Questions regarding the RFP should be directed to Thomas Finnerty, Asst. Superintendent/School Business Official at 315-6551340. The Cazenovia Central School District in the best interest of the District reserves the right to refuse any and all proposals and, where it may serve the District, to request additional information or clarifications from proposers, or to allow corrections or omissions.

CR-324399 VILLAGE OF CAZENOVIA LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of Trustees of the Village of Cazenovia at a regular meeting held on January 3, 2024 duly adopted a resolution, subject to permissive referendum, to expend up to the sum of $7,065.00 from the Water System Infrastructure Capital Reserve Fund to pay the cost to repair 12” valve at the Route 20 Storage Tank.

Dated: January 3, 2024 Susan M. Dady Village Clerk Village of Cazenovia CR-324279

LEGALS Notice of Formation of Soup'R Smash Bros, LLC, a Domestic Limited Liability Company (LLC).

Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 12/11/2023.

Office location: County of Madison. SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process may be served.

SSNY shall mail copy of process to: 7591 Lakeport Rd, Chittenango, NY 13037. Purpose: any lawful purpose.

CR-324250 NOTICE OF LLC FORMATION SOUTH SHORE FARMSTEAD LLC. Filed 6/30/23. Office: Madison Co. SSNY desig. as agent for process & shall mail to: c/o Allyson Motter, 9166 N Main St, Canastota, NY 13032.

Purpose: General.

CR-322694 NOTICE OF LLC FORMATION SP Convenience, LLC. Filed 11/27/23. Cty: Madison. SSNY desig. for process & shall mail 423 S Peterboro St, Canastota, NY 13032.

Purp: any lawful.

CR-323199 NOTICE OF LLC FORMATION TNN Holdings, LLC. Filed 12/4/23. Office: Madison Co. SSNY desig. as agent for process & shall mail to: 418 Broadway, Ste Y, Albany, NY 12207. Purpose: General.

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Caz ice hockey beats Mohawk Valley, 7-1

by Phil Blackwell

If any single thing has held back the Cazenovia ice hockey team this winter, it might be a lack of regular game activity.

From the time it finished off its appearance in the Cortland-Homer Tournament Dec. 29, the Lakers did not have a single game for nearly two weeks, watching as everyone else in Division I had at least one contest in the early stages of 2024.

Finally, that rest ended last Thursday night, and when the

Lakers took the ice at Utica’s Adirondack Bank Center, it was more than ready, as Mohawk Valley.

On the home ice of the American Hockey League’s Utica Comets, Cazenovia flourished, defeating the Jugglers 7-1 as it quickly established control with a trio of first-period goals, one each by Jack Donlin, Dylan George and Henry Miller.

Having turned away all eight first-period shots he faced, Ezra Stahlberg helped establish the Lakers’ cushion, which only grew

when Rhiley Montoya struck twice in the second, stretching the advantage to 5-0.

During the third period, Montoya completed his hat trick and Donlin added a second goal. Despite surrendering his shutout late, Stahlberg still turned back 16 of Mohawk Valley’s 17 shots.

At 7-4 overall, Cazenovia would host Syracuse Monday at the Morrisville State IcePlex, then move over to Colgate University’s 1965 Alumini Arena Wednesday to take on Baldwinsville.

Caz girls fall twice to state-ranked opponents

by Phil Blackwell

Little has changed for the Cazenovia girls basketball team as wins in the new year remained elusive against top-flight competition.

Hamilton, one of the favorites in the Class C ranks, met the Lakers last Monday night and decided matters early, prevailing by a score of 56-29.

All the Emerald Knights did in the first quarter was jump out 24-3, the margin growing to 34-9 by halftime.

Reagan Hope led Hamilton with 20 points, seven rebounds and four steals, with Lindsey Speer doing it all thanks to 15 points, eight assists, six rebounds, two steals and two blocks.

Nearly half the Lakers’ production came from Bess Johnson, who had 14 points, and most of the rest of it came from Ella Baker, who finished with nine points.

Off until Friday night, Cazenovia then took on Phoenix, who was no. 10 in the state in Class B and was fired up to play after seeing a six-game win streak halted

by Bishop Ludden earlier in the week.

And for most of the evening, the Lakers proved quite competitive, only to pay for a slow start in a 50-40 defeat to the Firebirds.

All that Cazenovia (2-8) could manage in the first quarter was three points. And though it recovered and only trailed by four, 22-18, at halftime, it could not quite match Phoenix’s production

throughout the second half.

Leading all scorers, Baker hit on three 3-pointers and got 15 points overall. Johnson had nine points, with Hayden Bubble adding seven points and Avaya Weismore five points. Six Firebirds had five or more points for its well-balanced attack, none more than Lyla Duskee’s total of 13 points.

Chittenango was just 1-7 going into last Wednesday night’s game against Hannibal, but earned its second victory of the season when it pulled out a 34-33 decision in the closing seconds.

Though the attack was far from consistent, Abby Scheidelman still finished with 15 points, helped by Dominique Brown, who earned nine points. Riley Somers led Hannibal with 12 points.

Indoor track Lakers’ win streak hits five

by Phil Blackwell

Each of the five times the Cazenovia boys indoor track and field team has competed this fall at SRC Arena, it has emerged victorious.

The Lakers kept it going last Saturday in the afternoon session of the Fred Kirschenheiter Memorial, where it picked up 155.5 points and needed most of them to fend off Cicero-North Syracuse’s second-place total of 142.5.

Connor Frisbie beat the field in the triple jump, going 43 feet 3 ½ inches, more than two feet clear of the field as Judah Ossont was fifth with 37’6 ½”.

Then, in the long jump, Frisbie’s 19’7 ¾” beat out C-NS’s Zuriel Dickerson (19’5 ½”), with Braden Carnahan third by going 19’2”.

Amid a string of high finishes on the oval, freshman Jake Woolbert finally got an individual win in the 3,200-meter run, going 10 minutes, 23.31 seconds to beat out the 10:34.53 from C-NS’s Nolan Zinsmeyer as Will Galton (11:33.74) finished seventh.

Then, to close out the race schedule,

the Lakers won the 4x400 relay, seeing Finn Worthington, Tristan Field-Bradley, Eliot Comeau and Jaden Kaplan post 3:38.65, well clear of C-NS’s second-place 3:47.12.

Contending in the 1,600-meter run, Caleb Gilmore’s 4:53.14 put him in second, just ahead of the 4:57.91 from Woolbert in third place.

The same thing happened in the 300meter dash, with Comeau second in 38.31 seconds and Worthington third in 38.62.

Comeau, in the high jump, cleared 5 feet 10 inches, second to PSLA-Fowler’s Damereon Gary (6 feet) as Frisbie was fourth with 5’8” and Ossont (also 5’8”) tied for fifth. Killian Blouin’s pole vault of 11 feet was second to Altmar-ParishWilliamstown’s Ben VanVraken (13’3”), while Gilmore was fourth with 9’6” and Charles Wilcox (8’6”) was seventh.

Kaplan ran his way to third place in the 600-meter run in 1:26.46, just ahead of Field-Bradley (1:28.78) in fourth place.

In the 55 hurdles, Carnahan took third place in 8.91 seconds and Wyatt Scott (9.04) was fourth. Finishing third in the weight throw, Jonathan Sweet

posted 44’10”.

In the 4x200 relay, Scott, Worthington, Carnahan and Matt Tugaw got third place in 1:38.93. Comeau, Robbie Dorus, David Millson and Ethan Camp were fourth in the 4x800 relay in 9:56.59, Camp taking seventh (2:54.40) and Eddie Comeau eighth (2:56.24) in the 1,000meter run. Ethan Burry was seventh in the shot put with 37’1”.

During the morning session of the Kirschenheiter meet, Chittenango finished eighth in an 18-team field with 37 points, its best finish from Sophia DiGennaro, third in the 1,000 in a seasonbest 3:14.55.

Allie Bartoszek finished fourth in the 55 hurdles in 10.17 seconds and added a fourth (29’5 ½”) in the triple jump as Hannah Wagner was fourth in the long jump with 14’7 ¾ and fifth in the 55 sprint in 7.87 seconds.

Ava McLean was fifth and Emily Judd sixth in the 3,000-meter run. The Bears were sixth in the 4x400. For the Chittenango boys, Robert Pierce was seventh in the 300 and Jacob Neupert eighth in the 3,200.

Girls volleyball Bears go 3-1, fall to CBA

by Phil Blackwell

Even as it piled up its usual amount of victories early this season, the Chittenango girls volleyball team lacked a signature performance on which it could build.

It arrived last Wednesday night, at the outset of a stretch of four road matches in as many days, where the Bears rallied and knocked off traditional power Tully in four sets.

The Black Knights were 10-1 going into the match, and appeared ready to get the best of Chittenango, comfortably winning the opening set by a score of 25-18.

Yet once the Bears started to flow in the second set, it got lopsided. A 2517 win evened the match, followed by a third set that ended quickly, 25-9 in Chittenango’s favor.

Not letting up, the Bears closed out the match 25-17 in the fourth as Julia Spencer earned 12 kills and 10 digs, while Stephanie Huckabee managed 10 kills and 15 digs.

Sydney Martin, with 12 assists, and Alex Sylstra, with nine assists, set up those points and combined for 13

digs. Even more defense came from Jadyn Seguin, who had 16 digs, and Ally Smith, who had 15 digs.

Much more followed, including another big match Friday against Christian Brothers Academy where, unlike with Tully, the Bears could not quite find its top form in a four-set defeat.

Controlling matters from the outset, the Brothers won the opening set 25-19 and the second set 25-15. Though Chittenango won the third 25-19 to keep the match going, by that same margin CBA prevailed in the fourth.

Sylstra had seven assists and eight digs, while Spencer got five kills and Huckabee four kills. On CBA’s side, Josie Lachut, with 30 assists, often passed it to Carleah Morgia (15 kills) and Neveah Bacheyie (10 kills).

In between those matches, the Bears handled Pulaski 25-9, 25-22, 25-19 on Thursday night, Sylstra earning eight assists and Martin six assists to go with four aces. Huckabee and Spencer matched each other with seven kills and three aces as Julia Wicks earned four kills and three assists.

Then, against Fabius-Pompey on Saturday afternoon, Chittenango was

pushed to five sets, but edged the Falcons.

Having lost the opening set 25-18, the Bears were in trouble in the second, but after several set points pulled it out 28-26 and then won the third 25-17. F-P rallied for a 25-17 win in the fourth set.

In the final-set race to 15, Chittenango got it 15-11, having seen Spencer earn 15 kills and Huckabee add 12 kills as Caroilne Porter managed four blocks.

Sylstra (10 assists), Martin (seven assists) and Cate McGork (nine assists) all worked on the back line, with Smith and Sylstra each getting 26 digs and Seguin adding 22 digs. Spencer and Caroline Litman had 13 digs apiece.

Back in action last Thursday night, Chittenango’s boys volleyball team handled Canastota, the Bears getting a 25-18, 25-8, 25-19 sweep again led by the efforts of Cole Thomas.

Earning 27 assists, Thomas also had five aces, with his passes going to a variety of players. Kai Streeter led with seven kills as Kyle Peryer, Rodger Mulholland and Jackson Blaszkow had five kills apiece. Quinton Hilliker earned four blocks.

Cazenovia girls indoor track runner Reid McMurtrie helped two different Lakers relay teams set school records and an overall second-place finish during last Saturday’s Fred Kirschenheiter Memorial at SRC Arena.

Caz girls runners break two school records

by PHil Blackwell

Each time the Cazenovia girls indoor track and field team competes, special things seem to happen.

The Lakers had another record-breaking meet last Saturday in the Fred Kirschenheiter Memorial at SRC Arena, breaking two different school marks that stood for 12 years.

In doing so, Cazenovia eventually produced 116.5 points, again ahead of everyone else except CiceroNorth Syracuse (177 points) but well clear of third-place Homer’s 61 points.

Reid McMurtrie, in particular, stood out, leading Cazenovia to a first-place finish in the 4x800 relay with a school record effort of 2:25.8 in the first leg.

Helping McMurtrie out, Maura Phillips, Maeve McGreevy and Olivia Ruddy (2:30.8) all contributed to the Lakers’ fastest time of the year at 10:12.58.

Later in the meet, McMurtie (1:02.8) led off another record-breaking performance as she partnered with Susie Pittman (1:00.5), Izzy-Stromer-Galley (1:05.2) and Meghan Mehlbaum (1:04.4) to capture first place in a school record time of 4:13.12 in the 4x400 meter relay. The old mark of 4:16.79 had stood since 2012.

McMurtrie rounded out her performances with a second-place time of 44.74 seconds in the 300 meter dash, which put her atop the Section III Class B-2 rankings as Mehlbaum was fifth in a season-best 45.63.

Pittman also earned an individual first place performance in the pole vault. One week after setting a school record of 9 feet 7 inches, she won the event at 9 feet and then went straight to 10 feet to attempt the state championship “super standard,” which she missed by fractions of an inch.

Not stopping there, Pittman She had another exceptional effort in the high jump, clearing 5 feet

for third with Meghan Mehlbaum one place back at 4’10”.

Stromer-Galley also had an exceptional meet beyond the 4x400, running a personal best split of 26.5 seconds to lead the 4x200 meter relay of Claire Marris, Caroline Mehlbaum and Ella Gale to a fourth place finish in 1:54.33. In the 55meter dash, Stromer-Galley was sixth in a personal-best 7.80.

Marris also had a threescore meet, equaling her best of 9.32 seconds to place fifth in the 55 hurdles hurdles and reaching 34’3” in the triple jump to place fourth in her first attempt to also climb to the top of the sectional B-2 standings.

Ruddy added a personal best effort of 3:21.27 in the 1,000-meter run to take sixth, with Lily Kogut taking eighth in 3:26.21 in her first try at that distance. Kogut also ran her best time ever in the 600 to place seventh at 1:49.98.

Abbie Comeau led Cazenovia’s distance effort, taking third in the 1,500 with a personal best time of 5:25.22 with Zoey Gagne close behind to capture fifth. Comeau also led the way in the 3,000 with a fourth-place time of 12:25.41 with Dinah Gifford one place back at 12:35.59.

Maddy Rothfeld led a tremendous Laker performance in the weight throw, earning third place at 32’10 ¾” with teammates Olivia Morse (27’1 ½”), Lucy Bliss (26’7”) and Becca Brooks (26’6 ½”) all recording their best throws of the season.

Also scoring in the shot put, Rothfeld was third at 27’9 ¾” with Alayna Berson fifth at 25’9 ½”. Audie Spring led Cazenovia in the long jump with 14’6 ½’ for seventh place.

Cazenovia has one final regular season meet this Thursday with the Bob Grieve Invitational before heading to the OHSL and sectional meets.

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OBITUARIES James W. Benzing, 85

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Robert David Hart, 84, of Cazenovia, passed away on Jan. 7, 2024. He was born Dec. 18, 1939, and was the foster son of Dr. Frank and Mrs. Ruth Matthias of Morrisville.

He is survived by his brother, Paul Miles-Matthias, MD and wife Linda C. Coffin, MD; his sisters, Betsy Matthias and Heddy-Dale Matthias, MD; nephew, Zachary C. Matthias and by his friends Renie and Todd Pittman and Chris and Karen Wigler.

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James Walter Benzing, 85, passed away peacefully on Jan. 9, 2024, with his wife of nearly 50 years, Barbara, at his side. Born in Buffalo, Jim called Cazenovia his home for the past 49 years.

An engineer by trade, he founded and operated Combustions Designs Inc., of SUNY Morrisville and Albany (1965.) He was an accomplished athlete, competing in basketball and baseball at both universities. He was a consummate coach in basketball, baseball and football at many high schools, and coached basketball at the collegiate level at Harvard University, SUNY Brockport and Colgate University. In his youth, he was a professional fast pitch softball pitcher.

He was an attendee of the Pompey Community Church, in Pompey, N.Y. A memorial service is planned at a later date.

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an industrial combustion company, for over 40 years.

Ever selfless, Jim was a 32nd Degree Freemason and proud member of the Cazenovia Fire Department for nearly 50 years.

He was a member of the Cazenovia Club and past member of the Willow Bank Yacht Club, but his favorite pastimes were sailing with friends, riding his tractor, tending to his vegetable garden and making

Robert D. Hart to your favorite charity, especially food pantries and animal rescues. Condolences for the family may be left at michaelebrownfuneralservices.com.

Chittenango bowlers split matches Competing a pair of times against Onondaga High School League foes, both of the Chittenango bowling teams would pick up 1-1 marks.

In the case of the boys Bears, it started well last Wednesday afternoon with a 7-0 shutout over Bishop Grimes at Cazenovia Sports Bowl as Ryan Skoglund and Birin Smith led the way.

Skoglund’s 525 series was capped by a game of 211, while Smith was struggling until he set a new season mark with a 240 that brought him up to a three-game total of 517.

Lucas Troast shot a 438 series, ahead of Matt Lycett (393 series), T.J. Barnes (386 series) and Dekowta Roberts (385 series). Chittenango’s pinfall of 2,644 edged

Grimes’ 2,539 despite the Cobras’ Alec Kinne shooting a 570 series.

Then the Bears went to Rainbow Lanes 24 hours later and lost, 5-2, to Weedsport.

Roberts led with a 187 game and 466 series, with Lycett (431 series), Skoglund (429 series) close behind.

But three Weedsport bowlers topped those totals, led by Ethan Reitma, who shot 212, 200 and 214 in his 626 series as Dan Burtless got a 521 series and Jordan Guy a three-game total of 503.

By that exact same 5-2 margin, Chittenango’s girls won over Weedsport, Grace Tarby setting the pace with a 438 series as Jalynn Reigner added a 353 set. This followed a 4-3 loss to Bishop Grimes where Tarby shot a three-game total of 402, but the Cobras’ Lania Young led all individuals with a 458 series.

Cazenovia wrestlers host invitational meet

by Phil Blackwell

On the second Saturday of January, the Cazenovia wrestling team would welcome several top teams to Buckley Gym for the Lakers’ annual invitational meet before a regular-season finale Tuesday against Marcellus.

Out of 14 teams in the field, the Lakers, earning 99 points, took fifth place. Fayetteville-Manlius climbed to the top spot with 137.5 points as Chittenango was eighth with 40 points.

Cazenovia and Chittenango went headto-head for the title at 152 pounds, where Broden Enders defeated Edward Geer 10-3 on his way to earning the Dale Petroff Award for Most Outstanding Wrestler of the meet.

Bryce Enders finished second at 160 pounds, dropping a tight 5-4 final to Canastota’s Luken Gaiser. Gabriel Sanchez reached the 145-pound final where he lost a tight 8-5 decision to Whitesboro’s Joe Dare.

Also for Chittenango, Peter Schulz gave the Bears a third-place effort at 215 pounds, edging Uriah Diggle (Oxford-Greene) 7-4 for that spot. Eli McDonald was fifth at 285 pounds.

A week earlier, in the Port Byron Invitational, Cazenovia did not have any of its wrestlers finish in the top five, with Sanchez able to get sixth place at 145.

Chittenango competed the previous

weekend in the Hornet Duals at Fayetteville-Manlius, where it went 2-3, starting with three consecutive defeats.

The Bears fell 48-21 to Fulton, 49-15 to host F-M and then 54-21 to Petrides, a visiting school from Staten Island, but then began to turn it around by defeating Dryden 44-30 before a 42-30 win over Syracuse City.

Against Dryden, Chittenango claimed every point from 152 to 285 pounds, and while there were forfeits, there was also Geer, at 160, earning at 16-0 technical fall over Nick Bieber and Schulz pinning Lucas VanSlyke in 58 seconds. Noah Haarman, at 101 pounds, got an overtime takedown to beat Aeden Lange 7-5.

The match with Syracuse opened at 138 pounds with Ian Bentz pinning Amrou Ashkar in just 17 seconds, with Dylan Brownson wrestling at 152 pounds and earning a fall over Anthony Riley in the second period.

Schulz moved down to 190 pounds, where he pinned Jeff Petties late in the second period, and at 285 pounds Elijah McDonald took 65 seconds to finish off Teddy Toe. Reality hit again last Thursday when Chittenango lost, 68-6, to Phoenix, with the only points earned when Trevor McDonald, at 116 pounds, pinned Jordan Gullen midway through the third period.

Close at 170 pounds, Norman Coomer fell 3-1 to Leon Smith.

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of Manlius; son, Peter Benzing of Phoenix and grandchildren Madden and Brady Cobb; Addison, Libby and Logan Benzing; Alex Benzing; and his brother Robert (Carol) Benzing of Mississippi.

For those wishing to pay their respects, calling hours will be held on Thursday, Jan. 18, from 5 to 7 p.m. at

Michael E. Brown Funeral Services, 2333 Fenner Road in Cazenovia. In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions be made to the Cazenovia Fire Department, 121 Albany St., Cazenovia, NY 13035 in Jim’s honor. Condolences for the Benzing family may be left at michaelebrownfuneralservices.com.

Sharon CranstonPierce, 77

Christina Pierce of Fenner and Jeffrey Pierce of Ringgold, GA; her brothers, Paul Cranston of Pompey and Robert (Carol) Cranston of Jamesville; four grandchildren, Ryan, Trevor, Ava and Sophia and by her nephew, Michael (Mary Kay Venne) Cranston of Malta, N.Y. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her brother, James Cranston and by her sister-in-law, Kathleen Cranston.

Calling hours will be held from 4 to 6 p.m., Friday, Jan. 26, at Michael E. Brown Funeral Services, 2333 Fenner Road in Cazenovia. There are no funeral services, burial will be held at a later date in St. Mary’s Cemetery in Minoa.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in Sharon’s memory may be made to the Community Memorial Hospital Auxiliary, 150 Broad St., Hamilton, NY 13346. Condolences for the family may be left at michaelebrownfuneralservices.com.

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breakfast for his grandchildren. Over the years, Jim enjoyed traveling to different countries with his wife, but it was the peace and tranquility he found on the rocky shores of mid-coast Maine he enjoyed most.

He is survived by his wife Barbara; daughter, Liz (Jeff) Cobb of Cazenovia; son, Jeb (Carolyn) Benzing

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Sharon E. CranstonPierce, 77, of Erieville, passed away Monday, Jan. 8, 2024, at Community Memorial Hospital in Hamilton. She was born June 15, 1946, in Syracuse to Howard and Katherine Cranston.

Sharon was a homemaker and enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren that she cared for with all of her heart.

Sharon is survived by her long-time companion, Neil Jillson of Erieville; her children, Daniel (Linda) Pierce of Morrisville,

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2024 PGA Tour Season

Are the courses ready? Are the sponsors ready? Are the fans ready? Are the players ready? Is the PGA Tour ready?

I say YES to all five questions! In particular, I absolutely believe the PGA Tour is ready.

Why? Because they will have $400 million in official prize money available in 2024 and another $75 million in bonus money up for grabs in the TOUR Championship. Let’s put it another way…The PGA Tour can’t afford to “screw-up” this year under any circumstances.

They need to show the world they are still the predominate golf entity in terms of the quality of players in the World Rankings and in prize money so they can at least appear to come closer to competing with Liv Golf.

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There are 38 PGA Tour events on the 2024 schedule, including the Tour Championship.

Did You Know…

1. U.S. Open will be the richest of the four majors this year with a total purse of $20 million ($3.6million to the winner) 2. The Masters is next with a total purse of $18million ($3.2million to the winner).

3. The PGA Championship has a purse of $17.5.million ($3.15million to the winner).

4. The Open Championship has $16.5million with $3million to the winner.

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There are eight $20million “Signature” events in 2024; The Sentry (Jan. 4-7)…AT&T Pebble Beach (Feb. 2-5)…Genesis Invitational (Feb. 15-18) hosted by Tiger Woods…Arnold Palmer Invitational (March 7-10) hosted by Bay Hill to honor Mr. Palmer…RBC Heritage (April 18-21)…Wells Fargo Championship (May 9-12)…The Memorial Tournament (June 6-9) hosted by Jack Nicklaus…and the Travelers Championship (June 20-23).

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Perry Noun is the former executive director of the Northeastern NY PGA as well as a competitive amateur golfer and winner of the New York State Super Senior Amateur Championship.

Perry Noun can be heard on “Tee Time With The Pronoun” on... News Radio 570 WSYR and 106.9FM.

There are three FedEx Cup Playoff tournaments; FedEx St. Jude Championship (Aug.15-18) ($20million)…BMW Championship (Aug. 22-25) ($20million)…

Tour Championship (Aug. 29-Sept. 1) ($75million bonus money in 2023).

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The rest of the PGA Tour events have purses between $4million-$9.5million.

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The PGA Tour’s statistical team created a “Simulations Model” for 2024 to determine the probability of certain outcomes in the PGA Tour season (making the top 50, making the TOUR Championship, making the FedEx Cup Playoffs and winning the FedExCup).

Their Top “5” Takeaways are: 1. Xander Schauffele has the highest probably of making the Tour Championship.

2. Justin Thomas makes biggest come-back into the Top “10” Players list at the end of the season.

3. Tony Finau has best chance to join Schauffele, Rory McElroy, Patrick Cantlay, and Scottie Scheffler in the Top “5” Players list.

4. Tommy Fleetwood and Keegan Bradley are projected to finish outside of the Top “30” Players list.

5. Web Simpson (38 yrs. old) and Taylor Montgomery are projected to make the TOUR Championship (Top “30” list).

I know…I know…I know. It really doesn’t sound that exciting…does it? Never fear. I predict 2024 will be one of the most exciting years in golf since Tiger stopped playing regularly. The reason…more Liv Golf players will be allowed to play in Majors and maybe regular Tour events by the end of the season.

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