Kindergarten Registration

Kindergarten registration in the Cazenovia Central School District is scheduled for Monday, March 27 through Thursday, March 30 from 9:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. (no appointment necessary). There will also be a limited number of evening appointments available on Tuesday, March 28 from 6:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. by appointment only (first come, first serve basis) for those parents who cannot make it during the regular daytime registration hours. Tuesday evening appointments may be made by calling/emailing Mrs. Richer in the Burton Street Office at 655- 1325 or dricher@caz.cnyric.org. New York State mandated screening will be scheduled during registration.

New entrants must be 5 years old on or before December 1, 2023.

Parents/Guardians should bring the child’s proof of age (birth certificate or passport) and proof of residency (driver’s license, tax bill, rental agreement, utility bill, etc.) to registration. In the case of a child living with only one parent, a copy of the custody agreement is requested stating which parent has primary physical custody of the child.

Certified immunization records to-date are also required at registration.

For students whose names appear on the school census, the necessary forms will be mailed out at the beginning of March. Parents who have not received forms and have an eligible child are asked to contact Mrs. Richer as soon as possible.

Any parent who has a child eligible to attend kindergarten and is not planning to enter the child in kindergarten for the 2023-2024 school year is also asked to contact Mrs. Richer.

l From page 3 are going into the piano and player piano manufacturing business, the factory to be in the Wendell block on Albany Street, the lower floor of which for several years they have been occupying as a music store.

They have engaged as superintendent Mr J. H. LeRoy, a man of 40 years’ experience, beginning with the house of Steinway – where he learned the trade of piano making in all its branches, giving seven years to its apprenticeship and since that time connected with the best known manufacturers in the business.

The piano they intend to build will be the highest grade. Only the best of material will enter into its manufacture.

A special feature of their piano is that it is to be built exactly as their piano player and all ready for the installation of the player action so that a purchaser of the former can have the player action added later.

It is only a question of time when all pianos will be built with player actions and it is to meet this growing demand that Holdridge & de Clercq will build their pianos in this way.

90 Years Ago – Feb. 23, 1933

After many weeks of waiting for weather conditions and the formation of nine inches of clear, crystal like ice, the harvest has commenced.

The ice at the foot of the lake was cleared of snow last Saturday by Dan Sullivan veteran ice cutter, and several farmers dependent on Cazenovia Lake ice for their cooling systems.

Dan Cook, another expert ice cutter, cleared and marked out a field about the same time, back of the Chard property.

Business is progressing fast at both points and trucks are now carrying ice to various ice houses, in a speedier manner than in the good old days, when heavy loads of twelve inch ice through our village streets, announcing their progress by a low toned bell attached to each horse.

All those remembering the various tones of these bells, now miss the beautiful musical rhythm the bells made as the horses slowly plodded on their way.

Mildred S. Goodman, 98

Avid cyclist, walker, loved books

Mildred S. Goodman, 98, a resident of Pompey since 1995, passed away on Feb. 11, 2023. She was born in Brooklyn on April 22, 1924, the only child of a Swedish immigrant and Maine downeaster. She graduated from Huntington High School, and had a long career as a well-respected draftsman. Her adult family life included pet goats, chickens, camping and many hours on the north shore beaches and waters of Long Island Sound. She was predeceased by her husband of over 40 years, William Goodman.

In every non-numerical way, Mildred died young. At an early age, she discovered a passion for reading and, as her eyes failed, a passion for audio books. She designed and built “Abacus American,” a unique tool to help children understand numerical bases. An avid cyclist and walker, well into her late 80s, she led hiking trips for grandchildren who admit they struggled to keep up. Her first computer was a Commodore 64 and her love of computers never diminished. She started yoga at age 90, and still mowed with her lawn tractor through her trails and around her pond at age 98. Even as her body started to succumb to time, her mind and memory were always sharp. She embodied mind over matter when it came to illness. Her home was full of programmed electronics that would challenge even the tech savviest of millennials. Her iPad was full of logic puzzles, her Audible account packed with nonfiction books, her chainsaw and golfcart on standby for spring trimming. No one dared talk to her about limitations for the elderly.

To know Mildred was to be inspired, even energized, by her innately persistent, unforgiving curiosity to grow and explore. She could not fathom the notion of “boredom,” as there was so much to learn and experience. Committee meetings on CSPAN blasted through her home constantly. Her objective appreciation and embrace of life and its ails were commendable and her accomplishments, curiosity and tenacity will continue to inspire those who knew her.

She is survived by her son, Greg Goodman (Mary); daughter, Gale Warren (Steve); seven grandchildren, Matt, Ryan, Max, Chrysann, Cordell, Clayton, Matthew and four great-grandchildren, Hunter, Reece, Siennavie (Millie) and Riley.

At her request, there will be no services. A small gathering of neighbors, relatives and friends will be organized on April 22, 2023, under her pine grove to celebrate her life, impact, and memory.

Menorah Park opens new palliative care suite

Menorah Park of Central New York, now in its 110th year, continually seeks to consider the needs of its residents and families and has recently opened a palliative care suite within its walls.

Called the “Comfort Care Room,” it was constructed in a former double-room, complete with comfortable seating for up to three family members and a resident.

Screening curtains, a television, a private bath for family members, additional rollaway beds, children’s toys, and snack carts are all designed for the resident’s family to spend quality time with their loved one.

“We’ve hosted one resident and

Richard I. Gilkey, 85 Loved sports

Richard Irving Gilkey, 85, a lifelong resident of East Syracuse, passed away on Feb. 4, 2023. Richard was a 1956 graduate of East Syracuse High School. He served in the Air National Guard and worked 40 years at Niagara Mohawk.

Richard wed his high school sweetheart, Carol Featherly, in 1959; they were married for 61 years.

Richard had a love of sports. He was an avid baseball player and lifelong Yankee fan while cheering on Syracuse University football and basketball.

He was a devoted member of the Collamer United Church for 64 years, continually volunteering for church functions.

Most of all, Richard was happiest being a husband, father and grandfather. He had a quiet strength about him and showed a great love of family, friends and life.

Richard enjoyed his final years with his “fiancée,” Janet Krak, living life each and every day to the fullest.

Richard was predeceased by his parents, Edward and Ruth Gilkey; his wife, Carol; sister, Betty Fritcher; and brothers, Edward and Charles Gilkey.

Richard is survived by his daughter, Karen (Vincent) Nastasi and grandsons, Joseph and Kyle of Hardwick, Massachusetts; son, Steven (Cynthia) Gilkey and granddaughters Andrea and Alyssa;

Norma J. Hommel

Enjoyed playing golf their family since we opened a month ago,” said Toni Cole, director of admissions, “and they told us that our new area allowed them the quality time they needed.”

Norma J. Hommel of Irmo, SC, passed away on Saturday, Feb. 11, 2023. She was born on Jan. 1, 1931 to Nina B. and Willie C. Armstrong in Syracuse. She was predeceased by her siblings Shirley A. Barnes and Lloyd C. Armstrong.

“This new living arrangement has long been planned, as our families had told us that a feature of this type would be beneficial,” Mary Ellen Bloodgood, Menorah Park CEO, said,

To inquire about the Comfort Care Room, contact Toni Cole at 315-4469111 x112.

Menorah Park of CNY is located at Hodes Way, 4101 E Genesee St, Syracuse 13214.

Norma attended Syracuse University and was a member of Alpha Gamma Delta. In her lifetime, she was very active while raising her children with volunteer work, skiing, bowling, golf and travel. She worked in retail management for many years, and enjoyed her retirement years on the golf courses and beaches of North and South Carolina.

Norma is survived by five children, nine grandchildren and four greatgrandchildren: daughter Sheryl (Kurt) Besig of Garden Grove, CA, their daughters Amy of Garden Grove and her children Braden, Kaylyn, and twins Savannah and Emberlynn, and Jennifer (Shane) Brimmer of Garden Grove; son Scott (Wendy) Hommel of Otter Creek, Glenfield, NY, their children Derek of Seoul, South Korea, Nina of Solvay, NY, And Dayna of Cazenovia NY; daughter Kristin (Jim) King of Fayetteville, NY, their sons Tom of Manlius, NY, and John his sister, Joyce (Marty) Felicita of Syracuse; and several nieces and nephews.

A celebration of life for Richard Gilkey will be held at 11 a.m. on April 22, 2023, at the Collamer United Church, 6865 Fly Road, East Syracuse, with the burial to follow at Collamer Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in Richard’s memory may be made to Collamer United Church or St. Aloysius Church, 64 Church Street, Gilbertville, MA 01031.

For guest book, please visit scheppfamily.com.

(Chloe) of Providence, RI; daughter Wendy (Scott) Selbach of Charlotte, NC and their sons Mark of Alexandria, VA, and Lee of Golden, CO; and son Jeffrey (Nina Wendorff) Hommel of St. Paul, Minnesota, and several nieces and nephews.

A private family burial will be held in Syracuse.

Our Voice

From the Library of Alexandria, considered to have been one of the greatest repositories of knowledge and information in the ancient world, to the Library of Congress and the millions of pieces in its collection from texts and manuscripts to film, music recordings and other significant pieces, to our own local libraries, these facilities have long been a great resource to the communities and the people they serve,

February is a month dedicated to the celebration of libraries and is set aside as National Library Lovers Month.

As in the Library of Alexandria, libraries today are still repositories, places to find information. Whether it comes in the form of books, new or old, archived newspapers and in some cases microfiche or more modernized computer data bases or records that have otherwise been archived digitally, or even local historical records, libraries are an incredible resource for information.

Almost any subject one might want to explore can be at their fingertips thanks to the work that takes place at our libraries.

Whether it is getting lost in a great adventure or mystery story, learning about dinosaurs or the pyramids of Egypt, exploring texts on European history or the arts, it is likely you will find something you will enjoy and something that will help further your knowledge in any number of areas at your local library.

While lending and overseeing book collections is still very much at the heart of what libraries do, the reality is that these are facilities that are always adapting and looking ahead to meet the needs of the people they serve.

Today’s library still has stacks of books, but it is also a place where a great deal more has been happening in recent years.

Prior to COVID-19 changing so much, libraries were well on their way to becoming community hubs in new ways while still focusing on the initial mission of libraries, making books and information readily available.

Whether it was guest speakers, musical performances or hosting art exhibits, libraries have constantly worked to evolve to meet the needs of the communities and people they serve.

There are also story times and reading hours and other activities geared toward children, not only as entertainment, but as a means of getting them engaged with the written word and instilling an interest in learning and reading from an early age.

And now many libraries are focusing on ramping many of these efforts back up.

Libraries have also become a resource for internet access for some, particularly in areas where internet providers have been less diligent in creating infrastructure to reach more people.

And libraries have served as meeting places for public forums, social events and fundraisers.

Yes, libraries serve many purposes and can be and mean different things to different people and that is the wonderful part about them, they are incredibly diverse places and places we all can find some appreciation for.

If you haven’t been there is a while, consider visiting your local library.

If possible consider showing support as a volunteer or donating books or supporting a library’s fundraising efforts like book sales in the future and remind those who work there that they are providing an incredibly valuable resource.

There was a time when, in my middle childhood, I had an unquenchable desire to do art. I loved to color, as most children do.

Even with the broken crayons that were the rule in our house, I would seek out any opportunity to add my impression of color to a page.

I also always liked to draw, even to the extent of making my own paper dolls, complete with story lines and wardrobes to accompany them.

Where this came from was never clear, but there were two rather interesting influences that I can remember. One was the NBC weatherman, Tex Antoine who would, at the end of the weather report, turn the temperature numerals into a cartoon. The whole family watched in wonder every night.

The second was another TV artist, Jon Gnagy, who with charcoal would demonstrate how basic shapes could be found in any picture. My Dad and I watched that program. I, after not too much pestering, received a Jon Gnagy “Draw with Me” kit for my birthday.

Jon Gnagy’s kit contained a pad of paper, two charcoal crayons, a wonderful thing called a kneaded eraser and an instruction pamphlet.

When I ran out of paper and charcoal, I still had the eraser and, now, a penchant for the real thingoil paints. The reason for this lust was a full-color Christmas card that fascinated my child’s mind.

It depicted a cozy cottage surrounded by fancifully-colored pink and green trees with a glittery waterfall and stream in front.

I drew this scene over and over. Charcoal couldn’t do it justice.

I had to paint it.

So, what did I know about oil

FROM THE MAILBAG

Turf field

To the editor:

I’m responding to Helen Beale’s letter to the editor regarding the soon-to-be-abandoned college turf field (Feb. 8 edition).

I understand the desire not to break up the college in the event a similar school with a similar athletic program wishes to purchase the college property in its entirety.

However, I agree with Ms. Beale that the endeavor is worth more than cursory consideration.

An $11,000,000 project with considerable additional costs further down the road, is an extreme expenditure for a community of our size and character.

Considering that within the community there currently exists a field with turf and lights, would it not be prudent to aggressively seek an arrangement for its usage by our high school students?

PAt C ARME l I Cazenovia

Interesting presentation

To the editor:

The Micron presentation by County Executive McMahon was well done. I was aware of much of the information that was presented from stories in both the newspapers and local news shows. However, the behind-the-scene cooperation by the federal, state, county and town governments was interesting.

The cooperation, agreements and acknowledgements by those involved demonstrates how members of different political parties, when working for a common cause, can accomplish an objective that benefits our area.

I was happy to learn about “chip” curriculums in the schools and community college. Also, that there will be “chip” camps in the summer for students to attend.

Thank you for the presentation

Klaiber, jklaiber@eaglenewsonline.com

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