Lake treatment for European Frogbit to continue

By kAtE hill Staff Writer

On March 13, the Cazenovia Town Board authorized the continuation of the treatment of Cazenovia Lake for the control of the invasive species European Frog-bit.

The adopted resolution explains that the town in previous years has authorized the treatment of the lake and its surrounding areas to address the identified presence of the invasive species.

The resolution goes on to explain that the town has determined that the eradication of European Frog-bit can be accomplished through a combination of specially trained hired temporary workers and volunteers who hand-pull the plants from Cazenovia Lake.

It also acknowledges that the town has entered into prior agreements for such services with project leader Thad Yorks, professor of biology and environmental biology at Cazenovia College, through Yorks’ program at the college.

On Dec. 7, 2022, Cazenovia College announced its decision to permanently close following the spring 2023 semester due to financial concerns.

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Disney’s “Beauty and the Beast” was presented by ChS March 9-11.

“Whereas, the Town of Cazenovia recognizes that the status of Cazenovia College is currently undetermined, therefore necessitating the securing of hand-pulling services by alternate means,” the resolution states.

To accomplish this goal, the board has authorized the hiring of three part-time individuals for such services as town employees.

The board approved payment to two parttime employees at an hourly rate of $14.29 and one part-time employee at an hourly rate of $21.43 for the project services.

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Submitted pHoto John Volcko’s latest wood turnings will be featured at Cazenovia Artisans.

Artist’s reception is March 18

Cazenovia Artisans will be celebrating its member, John Volcko, with an exhibition of his latest wood turnings at Cazenovia Artisans for the month of March. Woodturning has been a natural extension of John’s woodworking background, which includes all types of carpentry, cabinet making, furniture making and building. On the lathe, Volcko takes us to new and imaginative places as he steps beyond the mechanics of more traditional wood working and into an expansive realm of artistic expression revealing the hidden natural beauty of different woods and grain patterns.

As part of this show, Volcko unveils his lat-