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New York State Winter Games will be back in Syracuse Feb. 24 and 25,” said Senator John W. Mannion. “We are a community that believes in excellence and inclusion, and we are ready to step up and make these games the best ever. I urge all Central New Yorkers to join me in supporting these games by volunteering and coming out to support these incredible athletes.”

“Onondaga County is proud to partner, once again, with our friends at Special Olympics New York. Nearly 500 of the best athletes, along with their friends and family, will compete in what will surely be the best Winter Games yet!” said Onondaga County Executive J. Ryan McMahon, II “I encourage our community to come out and support these amazing athletes and I wish all of them the best of luck.”

All Special Olympics New York programs, including State Winter Games, are provided at no cost to the athletes or their families. The games are also free for spectators to attend.

To support the games, either by volunteering or making a donation to help offset the costs of the games, visit specialolympicsNY.or/community/2023-winter-games.

On Thursday, Feb. 23, Special Olympics New York will host “A Night of Champions” reception to honor local Game Changers and raise funds to support the games. Discounted tickets are on sale in coordination with today’s announcement, at night-of-champions.org.

Area venues hosting the state Winter Games are: The OnCenter (Floor Hockey, Opening and Closing Ceremonies), Highland Forest (Cross Country Skiing), Greek Peak Ski Resort (Alpine Skiing and Snowboarding), Thornden Park (Snowshoe) and Upstate Medical Arena at Oncenter War Memorial (Figure Skating).

This is the second consecutive year that Syracuse will host State Winter Games. It will also return in February 2024.

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if Duke’s life was a book, it would be called, “When Bad things happen to Good Dogs.” After living the happy life of a beloved dog, Duke found himself in the shelter when his family had a change of circumstances. Duke is almost six years old and has lived most of his life with one family. he’s lived with children and enjoys them. he likes to play and go for walks, but he also enjoys a good cuddle. When Duke first came to the shelter, he was overwhelmed and confused. Now we find that while he may be aloof at first, he warms up quickly and is very affectionate and playful. Duke loves tennis balls, toys, treats, and walks, and he’s the star in the shelter training class. he can be protective of his food bowl, so we would suggest a home with older, respectful kids. Overall, Duke is a staff and volunteer favorite, and once you meet this prince of a dog, Duke will be your favorite, too! For more information on adoption, call 315-454-4479, email frontdesk1@ cnyspca.org or click on cnyspca.org

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Theckla Ledyard

Former Cazenovia resident

Theckla Constable Ledyard was born in Syracuse, on Oct. 2, 1928 to Robert D. and Theckla Constable. She attended Edward Smith School until her parents moved the family to Cazenovia, where she entered the sixth grade in the Cazenovia Central School. Very early, a professor at the Syracuse University of Art used her in an article for Scholastic Magazine, where she discussed the effectiveness of paint by number as a teaching aid for children. In eighth grade Theckla was fortunate to have Merrill Bailey as her art teacher. Thus began her short interest in wild bird landscapes and her longer interest in copying, in oil, the various 14th century paintings with their fascinating treatment of fabrics. In the mid-forties she was a member of the Army Air Force Aircraft Warning Service, earning her wings spotting planes from the school roof. She was also a member of the Cazenovia Little Theatre group, taking part in several plays

In 1950, when she married Richard Fitzhugh Ledyard, a long-time friend, she had just finished the year course at the prestigious Katherine Gibbs business school in New York City, living at the Barbizon Hotel for women. She took the position of secretary to the assistant treasurer of the Bristol Laboratories penicillin plant, until the arrival of their son George, followed by the birth of two daughters, Theckla and Kimberly. At about this time she retired from Bristol, and started doing the billing

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for the Willowbank Yacht Club and some secretarial work for the Secretary of the Sports Car Club of America, both of which she did from her home. For many years she carried on a small business making and selling hand rolled beeswax candles.

While in Cazenovia, she was cited by the Republican Women’s Club for outstanding enrollment. She enjoyed swimming and sailing and the winter activities offered in Cazenovia, and golfing with the Bristol lady golfers and was glad her children had been able to enjoy them too. When a transfer took them so far from Cazenovia that a return trip took five days, they also bought an RV so they could travel with their dogs for their annual trip back. They also kept a small vacation house there. She was never happy unless she did the driving and, as a result, drove across the country 52 times and would tell friends that everyone should do it once to get an appreciation of what our forefathers must have endured.

They lived in Montclair, NJ, twice, where she was treasurer of the Junior Women of St. James Episcopal Church, secretary of the Montclair Club Scout leaders, was elected Republican County Committeewoman by ballot, and volunteered at the Watchung Elementary School, taking the short course on the new ITA reading system and teaching the students how to use it.

Springbranch Newcomers Club. Moving to Beaumont, TX, she was chairman of arts and crafts for their Newcomer Club and served with her husband on the Mayor’s anti-litter committee. She worked one-onone with the local high school students who reached 12th grade, still reading at 4th, 8th and 10th grade level, and one day a week , updated the school card catalog; She was a board member of the Beaumont Federation of Republican Women, volunteer coordinator for the Beaumont Public Library and board member of Friends of the library. She was a board member of the Beaumont Symphony Women’s League, and enjoyed the many offerings of the Beaumont Art Museum, becoming a docent, taking art lectures to the high schools. She joined her husband as president and vice president of the American Field Service, enjoying visits and corresponding with a pair of very funny Japanese girls who stayed with them, and for several years a German girl, learning about her amazing, and difficult, education system there.

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“Due to the large volume of illegal products seized by the police department, that would be very cost prohibitive,” Hayes said at the time. “Those items will be destroyed in the spring.”

A day later, however, Hayes announced that the case had been reopened and that some of the illegal products would be sent to the NYSP Crime Laboratory for testing to determine if the THC percentages are high enough to warrant criminal charges.

Hayes explained that the NYSP Crime Laboratory informed the police department after the case had been closed that it will test only the products containing cannabis flower such as joints, blunts and similar items — about half of the total seized products — but it will take some time.

“That is what has allowed us to reopen the case,” Hayes said.

According to the Hayes, it could take eight months to get the results back.

The Cazenovia Police Department has been conducting its investigation into the illegal activity at Happy Mart with assistance from the Office of Cannabis Management, the New York State Liquor Authority, the Madison County Department of Health, and the Madison County District Attorney’s Office, and with support from

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Classroom lessons will be taught by a certified OCM BOCES CTE instructor.

“The classroom is right inside Marquardt,” said Cazenovia Central School District Superintendent Christopher DiFulvio. “That makes this such a unique and exciting opportunity for students.

After moving to Houston, she volunteered in the Mother’s program, keeping the school libraries open. She was both a scout leader and cookie chairman for the Girl Scouts and board member of the

Mayor Kurt Wheeler and the village board of trustees.

On Jan. 27, the chief said that as far as he knows no fines for the THC products had been assessed, but the penalties are up to the Office of Cannabis Management.

Additionally, Hayes said that during the Oct. 13 search for illegal THC products, police also found 1,400 illegal nicotine vaping products. Those products, which were not within the scope of the search warrant, were documented but could not be seized.

A hearing with the Madison County Department of Health as to the fines related to the illegal nicotine vaping products is scheduled for Feb. 2.

According to Hayes, the New York State Liquor Authority has revoked Happy Mart’s license to sell alcohol.

“You cannot sell illegal products and hold a license to sell alcohol,” he explained.

On Jan. 23, Wheeler said that to his knowledge Happy Mart has voluntarily ceased operations for the moment as their legal process continues.

The Cazenovia Republican reached out to the Happy Mart operators for comment on whether they have plans to reopen but was unable to make contact by press time.

“As far as I am aware, nothing prevents the operators from reopening,” said Hayes.

For more information on the Village of Cazenovia Police Department, visit villageofcazenovia.com/police/

They will get to see what engineers do and even work with them on the process.”

Comtois explained that the OCM BOCES CTE instructor will be responsible for guiding students, teaching engineering theory, and serving as a liaison between BOCES and Marquardt.

“The teacher will facilitate learning that is relevant and aligned to the handson experiences available on-site,” he added. “BOCES will support resources and technology needs in collaboration with Marquardt. In partnership with Marquardt, the program design is to

In 1980 her husband retired from Graybar Electric Company and they, with their dog, moved to Bellevue, WA, where their three children and families lived. She volunteered with the City Probation Department for 17 years. Along the way she enjoyed bridge, tennis and golf, belonging to the Cazenovia Club, The Cazenovia Golf Club, the Bellevue Country Club of Syracuse, the Glen Ridge Club and the Tam O’Shanter Golf and Country Club of Bellevue, WA. She and her husband belonged to

Hugh B. Williams, 89, of North Syracuse, died on Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2023. Hugh was a former resident of Kirkville, N.Y. for 31 years. Born in New Castle, PA, he was the son of Reverend Rees T. and Jemima Williams. He attended Lafayette College and did graduate work at SUNY Oswego. He taught English in the Fayetteville-Manlius Central School District for 38 1/2 years before retiring in 1994. He coached high school track at F-M and East Syracuse–Minoa School Districts. Hugh was a veteran, having served in the U.S. Army from 1955-1957.

Hugh loved to sing. He was a tenor soloist at the First Presbyterian Church in Syracuse, a member of the DeWitt Community Church choir for 28 years and sang with several local choruses and chorales. He was a member of the DeWitt Community Church where he volunteered in various capacities. During his lifetime, Hugh was a Sunday School teacher, PTA Co-Chairman, and Minoa Library Board member. He also volunteered with the North Area Meals on Wheels for 20 years, serving as driver and a member of the Board of Directors.

Hugh positively impacted many people during his years of teaching, coaching, and volunteering. He was loved by his family, students, and community. Always present, Hugh was committed to supporting his children and grandchildren.

Hugh is survived by his wife of 59 build interest and passion in the evolving field of engineering, as well as provide students with authentic learning opportunities in a dynamic setting.”

According to DiFulvio, there are college credits associated with OCM BOCES CTE programs, but the exact colleges and number of credits have not been announced yet.

Comtois said that to maximize the opportunities for students in the first year of the program, around eight to 10 yearone (junior) students from across the region will be enrolled beginning next fall. The number of students from Cazenovia years, Jean Van de Water Williams; sons, Michael (Anna) of Ashland, VA and Brian (Elizabeth) of Burlington, NC; daughters, Wendy (Dan) Bowles of Cicero and Nicole Kolmsee of Auburn; grandchildren, Rachel and Sarah Bowles of Cicero, Rees and Claire Williams of Ashland, VA, Savannah and Carley Williams of Burlington, NC.

A celebration of life will occur at the DeWitt Community Church, 3600 Erie Blvd East, DeWitt, NY on Saturday Feb. 4, 2023 at 4 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the North Area Meals on Wheels 413 Church Street North Syracuse, NY 13212. Visit newcomersyracuse.co m the club couples bridge group and for a few years ran the bingo for the club. Theckla belonged to the club’s bridge group and was responsible at times for its activity. Her husband died the day before the Covid virus was announced. Theckla passed away Jan. 2, 2023. She is survived by a son George (wife Genie), a daughter Theckla Roginski (husband Michael) and a daughter Kimberly McGee (husband Robert), eight grandchildren and six greatgrandchildren. Remembrances may be made to your local Humane Society or The Nature Conservancy. berg. “This includes having the students focused on several areas of development and engineering, the planning process, and finally seeing how we launch the product into mass production.”

High School specifically has yet to be determined.

“We are currently gathering the number of students interested in enrolling in the program from all our component districts,” he said.

On Thursday, Feb. 2, OCM BOCES and Marquardt held two open houses for prospective students and their families at the company’s Route 20 facility. Find out more about OCM BOCES at ocmboces.org. Learn more about Marquardt at Marquardt-Us-Partners.com (Cazenovia) and Marquardt.com/us (International).