Cazenovia Republican digital edition - April 3, 2024

AN EAStER tRADitiON

On April 1, the Village of Cazenovia Board of Trustees adopted a proposed 2024-2025 Village Budget of $3,854,457.03.

The current 2023-2024 budget is $3,383,321.61.

“We always pass this local law because even if you intended to stay within [the

you might make a math error and end up inadvertently exceeding it,” Wheeler said. “I have always been of the philosophy that we do our very best to use taxpayer money responsibly. We keep our budget as low as we can while still

that our residents expect. . . . We pass this every year, and

Cazenovia Pride Fest set for June 15, relocates to Lorenzo

By kAtE Hill Staff Writer

Cazenovia Pride Fest is moving to Lorenzo State Historic Site this year with support from a new partner, the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation (NYS OPRHP).

Scheduled this spring for Saturday, June 15, Pride Fest is an annual event aimed at empowering LGBTQ+ youth and creating an atmosphere of love, acceptance, and inclusion.

The festivities are presented by Cazenovia Pride, a community organization committed to showing local youth that no matter who they are, where they come from, or how they identify, they are seen and valued.

The fourth annual Pride Fest will kick off with the traditional Pride parade, which will assemble behind the Cazenovia Public Library at 11 a.m. and step off at 11:30 a.m.

According to Cazenovia Pride President Travis Barr, who co-owns H. Grey Supply Co. on Albany Street, the roads will be closed to

allow participants to safely parade from the library to Lorenzo.

“A shuttle for folks to go back and forth between the festivities and the center of town is at the top of our list as we continue to raise funds,” said Barr. “If you would like to sponsor the shuttle, please email us.”

The parade will be followed by a music and vendor fair from 12 to 4 p.m. on the Lorenzo grounds.

This year, Cazenovia Pride has enlisted Nicole Latini of @CoastTwoCoastEats to curate a lineup of food trucks.

The “Caz Pride Fab Food Fleet” will feature Bold Coast Lobster Co., Café Blue, the H. Grey Supply Co. Barista Bar, Ji-Woo’s Korean Seoul Food, Kalamata Pita, PB & J’s Lunch Box, and Meier’s Creek Brewing Co.

Several new and returning vendors and organizations will have tables set up on the mansion grounds.

As of March 28, Cazenovia Pride had received commitments from the following vendors: Badass Apothecary, Cashmere Sun, Cre-

Although Marquardt Switches has a Cazenovia mailing address, the facility is located just across the town line in Nelson.

In a March 22 press release, Marquardt said it aims to complete all planned relocation activities by mid-2025.

By the end of the transition period, approximately

180 jobs are expected to be affected by the relocation. Approximately 60 jobs will remain at the Route 20 facility.

Per federal and state requirements, all affected employees will receive advance notice, according to Marquardt.

“We deeply regret the need for these measures at the Cazenovia site and are committed to supporting affected employees through these changes,” the press release said.

ative Hearts Design, The Cozmic Cauldron, Jasmine Rae Floral Design, Mayhem Arts, Sage + Stardust, Sarah’s Fabulous Farmasi, Stay Golden Soy, Teresa’s Shining Stones, The Treehouse Reading & Arts Center, Tying Together Tie Dye, and Nicki Donlin, a licensed associate real estate broker with Howard Hanna.

Barr remarked that knowing a “safe” realtor like Donlin can be particularly important for LGBTQ+ individuals who are in the market for a new home.

The following organizations will also have tables set up for Pride Fest: the Anti-Racism Coalition of Cazenovia; BRiDGES, Madison County Council on Alcoholism and Substance Abuse, Inc.; the Madison County LGBTQIA Network; Cazenovia Call to Action; The Haven at Skanda; and the Q Center at ACR Health.

According to Barr, the Pride Fest organizers are excited to announce that they have secured the Spirit Posse DJs as entertainment for the afternoon.

Cazenovia Pride is continuing to raise funds to provide additional festival entertainment, activities, and speakers. The event organizers are also seeking additional vendors, Submitted

Barr’s professional drag persona, Anita Buffem, will also be singing a few tunes and hosting the event.

Submitted photo

Marquardt Switches inc. is planning to relocate its production operations from 2711 Rt. 20 East, Cazenovia, to its plant in irapuato, Mexico, by mid-2025 due to economic challenges. Approximately 60 jobs will remain at the Route 20 site.

The company explained that relocating production was “urgently required” to ensure its continued competitiveness. Factors that contributed to the decision include persistently low order levels,

the impact of the coronavirus pandemic, geopolitical tensions, wars, and rising costs of materials, energy,

and personnel. “Despite significant efforts and investments to

Cazenovia Welcomes Refugees to host program on immigration, resettlement

By kAtE Hill Staff Writer

On Tuesday, April 16, Cazenovia Welcomes Refugees will present “Coming From Afar: Personal Stories of Refugee Resettlement” at the First Presbyterian Church of Cazenovia.

The educational program will explore the United States immigration system, the categories of migration, and what it is like to flee one’s country as a refugee and be resettled in the US.

At 6:30 p.m., the doors will open, and an informational video will begin playing on a loop. A live, in-person presentation will begin at 7 p.m. in the church nave, with a reception to follow in the meeting hall.

Attendees will learn about the distinctions between the terms “immigrant,” “refugee,” “asylum seeker,” and “migrant,” and they will have the opportunity to hear directly from two former refugees from Iraq and Afghanistan.

The speakers will share their personal stories and respond to questions from a moderator about the process they went

Barbara Ward, 94

Was active in local organizations

Barbara Howe Ward, 94, of Cazenovia and former longtime resident of Weedsport, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 23, 2024, at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Syracuse. Born March 5, 1930, Barbara Jean was the daughter of J. Austin and Margaret Pierce Howe. For 61 years, Barb was the beloved wife of Robert H. Ward, who predeceased her in 2014.

Barb was a graduate of Weedsport Central School (Class of 1947 Valedictorian) and attended William Smith College and Powelson Business Institute. She worked

through to get to the US.

Printed information will also be provided. The event is free and open to the public.

CWR Launched in 2016, CWR is a collaborative, community-based initiative aimed at working with people who were refugees as they integrate into American life. The group also engages with Cazenovia area residents to help create a welcoming place for New Americans to live, work, go to school, and enjoy recreational opportunities.

The organization includes representation from educational institutions, local government, faith communities, non-profit groups, refugee resettlement organizations, civic organizations, businesses, and private citizens.

To further its mission, CWR helps New American families identify housing options and facilitates relationships with employers, schools, health care providers, etc. Its members also organize educational

briefly for Syracuse University, and for many years as a teacher’s aide in the Weedsport schools. She was also a private piano teacher for decades and was the longtime organist for the Weedsport First Baptist Church. Beginning at the age of 15, she handled that job for decades as well, and continued to sub at the organ well into her 80s. She was often asked to accompany soloists for Eastern Star services around New York State and was an inaugural inductee into the Weedsport Performing Arts Hall of Fame in 1997.

Besides her devotion to musical endeavors, Barb was active in many local organizations in Weedsport and

events to increase awareness of the global refugee crisis, the challenges refugees face as they integrate into American communities, and the many benefits they bring to places like Cazenovia.

CWR is supported by and works in partnership with InterFaith Works (IFW) of Central New York and its Center for New Americans, which has provided resettlement and post-resettlement services to refugee families in the Syracuse area for over 40 years.

CWR celebrated the arrival of its first resettled refugee family — a Kurdish family from northern Iraq — in Cazenovia in August 2018.

A few years ago, CWR teamed up with Cazenovia College and IFW to renovate a two-story college-owned house at 43 Lincklaen St. in the village as part of CWR’s family resettlement project.

A fundraising drive for the project was conducted in 2021, and the house was finished in 2022.

A family of New Americans from Afghanistan moved into the home in July 2022.

OBITUARIES

Auburn. She was the secretary-treasurer of the Brutus Sennett Food Pantry for 21 years and served as secretary of the Weedsport Free Library Board. She was also secretary of the Old Brutus Historical Society for 10 years and was a member of the WeedsportCato Chapter of Eastern Star. Her other memberships included the Weedsport Lions Club and Literacy Volunteers of America. In her spare time, she enjoyed crossword puzzles, reading and Caz Methodist Book Club, jigsaw puzzle, and cheering for the SU basketball and football teams. Together, Barb and husband Bob were seasoned travelers and visited all 50 states, plus some occasional international excursions.

As God’s dedicated and unassuming servant, Barb was a very loving wife, mother, aunt and loyal friend. She will be forever cherished by the many people who knew her, but most of all by her family. She is survived by her two children, Allan (Cheryl) Ward of Frostburg, MD and Anne (Stuart) Hadden of Cazenovia. In addition, her extended family includes her in-laws Burton and Carol Ward of Weedsport; nieces Nancy (Tom) Wilmot of Auburn and Janet (Andrew) Kearney of Ballston Spa, and their four children. Family and friends gathered with Barbara’s family on Tuesday, April 2, 2024, for

“[The] family came to the US under a special immigration visa because they came out of Afghanistan during the exit of the

calling hours from 9:4511:45 a.m. at the Weedsport

First Baptist Church, 2707 Liberty Street, Weedsport. A service celebrating Barb’s life immediately followed at noon, followed by a reception in the Fellowship Hall at the church. At a later date in the spring, interment will take place in the Weedsport Rural Cemetery. Arrangements are being coordinated by White Chapel Funeral Home, 2719 Erie Drive, Weedsport.

In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to the

First Baptist Church of Weedsport, PO Box 501, Weedsport, NY 13166; the Cazenovia United Methodist Church, 23 Lincklaen Street, Cazenovia, NY 13035; or CA-

VAC (Cazenovia Area Volunteer Ambulance Corps), 106 Nelson Street, Cazenovia, NY 13035.

To offer condolences to the family, please visit whitechapelfh.com

The Cazenovia Art Trail’s 2024 New Artist Application is available on-line at www.art-trail.org.

The deadline to participate is April 30th

The Cazenovia Art Trail is an annual self-guided tour of artists’ studios which is a unique

Submitted photo “Coming From Afar: Personal Stories of Refugee Resettlement” will be presented on April 16.

Barbara Ward

Library to kick off Earth Day Weekend with panel on net-zero energy homes

By kAtE Hill Staff Writer

On April 16, the Cazenovia Public Library (CPL) will kick off Cazenovia Earth Day Weekend early with a panel discussion on building and living in net-zero houses.

The United States Department of Energy defines net-zero homes as high-performance homes that are so air-tight, wellinsulated, and energy efficient that they produce as much renewable energy as they consume over the course of a year, leaving the occupants with a net zero energy bill, and a carbon-free home.

The event will be held from 6 to 7:30 p.m. in the Betsy Kennedy Community Room.

Presenters Shelly Kempton, Matt Wallace, and Jeff Palmer will each discuss their net-zero homes, including what their houses look like, what it was like to build them, and what resources they used to accomplish their energy-efficiency goals.

There will also be time for audience questions.

“We wanted to have an event that could speak to the issues facing our world today,” said CPL Adult Programming and Service Coordinator Renee Joseph. “I think people are interested in understanding what it is like to go green. What can they do that will have a positive impact, and how will it affect their everyday living if they do make major lifestyle choices like building a netzero house? Some people might [also] want to know what things can be done to houses that were built before new advances in energy efficiency.”

Kempton minored in bio-environmental studies in college and has been a school

social worker for the past 20 years.

“I teach ethical decision-making in school and try to demonstrate what I teach,” said Kempton, who added that she has been a composter for decades and often stops to pick up trash left by other people.

She has given talks on green builds, written an unpublished book on how to build a net-zero house on a budget, and built a close-to-net-zero house on a “COVID budget” when it was difficult to get materials.

“We do things every day to damage our earth,” Kempton said. “We need to look for opportunities to do things that are beneficial to our earth or at least not as damaging. When I decided to build a house, I looked for other people who had built a ‘greenish’ type build, and I started to learn what worked, what didn’t work as well, and what I thought I could do in my build. I strongly believe in [systems] theory. We learned some [about] cybernetics in graduate school. Systems within systems and their interactions. What we do matters. We have a huge influence on the systems around us. I wanted to build a house that had some positive benefits for the systems it interacted with and far fewer detriments to the systems. I am still learning.”

Wallace is an outdoors enthusiast who enjoys birding, hunting, and fishing.

A graduate of Nazareth College, he earned a master’s degree in physical therapy in 2001 and has practiced in various areas of the field, including outpatient orthopedics and home care.

Wallace and his wife built their net-zero house in Cazenovia, where they have lived with their two daughters since 2005.

“We were inspired to build a close-to-

net zero home because we had lived in a leaky old farmhouse that was taking a lot of money to heat and cool,” Wallace said. “We stumbled upon a magazine that had examples of net-zero high-efficiency homes that piqued our interest. So, we started looking for land and the ball just rolled forward from there.”

Palmer has been an environmentalist since his college days, during which he read Rachel Carson’s environmental science book “Silent Spring.”

He graduated in 1967 and began teaching biology in the Morrisville-Eaton Central School District in 1969. He later taught computer science in the district.

When his daughter was born in 1971, Palmer and his wife, Sandy, bought an old 1804 farmhouse that they lived in until 2004.

Diana Carpenter

By kAtE Hill Staff Writer

The Cazenovia Rotary Club has proudly lived the Rotary International motto, “Service Above Self,” since 1949.

In early fall 2024, the club will release its first Cazenovia area phone book since before the pandemic.

Over the past 50 years, the Rotary has typically compiled and distributed a new phone book every two years. The most recent phone book to be published, however, was the 2018-19 edition.

“We were ready to go again for 2020-21 when COVID hit, and our printer [became unavailable],” said Cazenovia Rotary Club Treasurer Anna Marie Neuland, who has chaired the phone book committee for the past 20 years. “We were unable to print another until this year.”

The Rotary phone book, which covers the towns of Cazenovia and Nelson and parts of the hamlet of Perryville, contains both white and yellow pages.

There is no charge to be added to the white pages.

According to Neuland, the 2018-19 white pages had 3,706 phone numbers, including listings for clubs, local organizations, and churches.

“I am updating all the white pages information and need the public to let us know if they have dropped their landlines and wish to have their cell phone numbers listed at no charge,” Neuland said on March 26.

To keep the white pages up to date, Neuland compares the Rotary club’s database to other phone directories containing Cazenovia area numbers.

“If it is not in one of those [other phone books], I delete it from ours,” she said. “If there is a new number in those, I add it to our list. We include a donation card

in all the books, and quite often, changes are requested on those.

[That’s in addition to the] e-mails and phone calls I receive for changes. It is a labor of love and requires about three months to complete the task for white pages alone.”

The Rotary also sells advertisements for the yellow pages business directory and the inside and back covers.

According to Neuland, 96 ads were sold for the 2018-19 phone book.

Those businesses have all been invited to advertise again in the upcoming edition. New businesses can also purchase ad space.

“All the yellow page ads are good for two years, and a business card size ad is only $150,” said Neuland.

To be included in the phone book and to receive a rate sheet, contact Neuland at 315-655-9182, 315-439-6791, or lincklaen6@gmail.com

Donations can be mailed to Cazenovia Rotary Club, PO Box 582, Cazenovia, NY 13035.

The Rotary phone books also feature several free advertisements.

Neuland said the 2018-19 edition had space dedicated to the Greater Cazenovia Area Chamber of Commerce, Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library, 80 zip codes from Albany to Yorkville, volunteer fire department information, the Cazenovia

Area Volunteer Ambulance Corps, Amazon shopping to support Cazenovia Public Library (CPL), Cazenovia area dining options, CazCares, Cazenovia area clubs and organizations, an alphabetical advertisers directory, a two-year calendar page, information on area parks and recreation, “Know Your Town” information, local church pictures and contact information, a list of Cazenovia Rotary members, and Cazenovia Rotary Club information.

Publishing the area phone book is the main fundraiser of the Cazenovia Rotary Club.

The money raised through yellow page ad sales covers the $9,995 cost of printing the phone books and advertising their release in local papers. The remaining funds and donations are used to support local organizations and initiatives and serve as seed money for the club’s next phone book publication.

“The money raised goes back into the community, and every dollar is listed in each phone book for the public to see,”

said Neuland. “Accomplishing all these projects takes thousands of volunteer hours from our small club.”

According to Neuland, the Rotary has contributed funds to support Lamplit Farm’s Winter Fest and Fall Fest wagon rides, Little Free Libraries throughout the community, Feed our Vets, Madison County Children’s Camp, Cazenovia High School scholarships, Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library with CPL, CazCares, polio eradication through the Rotary Foundation, repairs to the kiosk in front of Kinney Drugs, the purchase of a manure spreader for From The Ground Up Therapeutic Horsemanship, and the shipment of 72 cases of books collected from CPL and Cazenovia schools to South Africa in shipping containers capable of being converted into a school or medical office.

“The shipping containers hold over 1000 cases of books from Rotary clubs all over the US,” Neuland explained. “[The books] are loaded onto a shipping con-

Oxbow Hill Solar, LLC Madison County, New York

3-DAY NOTICE OF INTENT TO FILE AN APPLICATION

Oxbow Hill Solar, LLC (“Oxbow Hill” or the “Applicant”), a wholly owned subsidiary of Cypress Creek Renewables Development, LLC (“Cypress Creek”), is proposing to construct a major solar electric generating facility up to 140 megawatts (“MW”) in capacity in the Town of Fenner, Madison County, New York (the “Facility”). This notice announces that on or about April 11, 2024, Oxbow Hill will file an Application with the Office of Renewable Energy Siting (“ORES”), pursuant to Section 94-c of the New York State Executive Law (“the 94-c Process”), seeking a Siting Permit from ORES authorizing the construction and operation of the Facility. The 94-c Process has been implemented by rules enacted by ORES and establishes a review process with uniform standards and conditions for all renewable energy projects. The uniform standards and conditions are available at 19 NYCRR 900.6 and https://ores.ny.gov/ regulations.

The Facility is proposed to include the installation of arrays of photovoltaic panels, approximately 8 to 10 feet in height and arranged in discrete subarrays dispersed throughout the Facility Site, as well as associated electrical collection lines, inverters, an interconnection substation, fencing, access roads and an operations and maintenance building. Power generated at the Facility will be stepped up to the interconnection voltage (115 kV) at the Facility substation.

The Facility will interconnect to the New York electrical grid via a new Point of Interconnection (115 kV bus) to the existing Fenner Windfarm Substation which is connected to National Grid’s Cortland to Fenner 115-kV transmission line. The Project substation will be a new facility located within the Facility Site directly adjacent to the existing Fenner Windfarm Substation. More information on the proposed Facility can be found on the project’s dedicated website (https://ccrenew.com/projects/oxbow/).

The Facility is a zero-emission solar energy facility that will assist the State in meeting the goals of the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act and State Energy Plan, which includes obtaining 70% of energy generation from renewable sources by 2030 and significantly reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Other positive impacts of the Facility include the creation of full-time equivalent construction jobs, local spending on accommodations, dining, and other local services during the construction and installation period, a Host Community Agreement directly with the Town to support public improvements and other municipal services such as donations to the ambulance district, at least 10 times the amount of Town, County, and School District taxes than currently generated by land, bill credits paid directly to residential electric customers in the host municipality, the generation of enough electricity to power 30,000 homes annually, helping New York State become energy independent. In addition, Oxbow Hill has attempted to minimize impacts associated with the Project, for example, by co-locating project infrastructure with the existing Fenner Wind Farm and limiting the disturbance to forested lands and wetlands to the maximum extent practicable. Oxbow Hill will submit an Application for a Siting Permit that includes extensive studies evaluating the potential impacts associated with the Facility and identified methods that have been agreed to be implemented to avoid, minimize, and mitigate potential impacts. This notice is being provided in accordance with 19 NYCRR 900- 1.6(c) and is being published no less than 3 days prior to the filing of the Application.

Pursuant to 19 NYCRR 900-1.5, Oxbow Hill will submit with the Application $1,000 dollars for each MW of capacity for local agencies and potential community intervenors, which for this project, totals $140,000.00. Any local agency or potential community intervenor can submit a request to the Office for funding within thirty (30) days of the date of the application filing. By regulation, 75% of the local agency account funds shall be reserved for local agencies. Intervenor requests may be made by mail to the Office of Renewable Energy Siting, Attention: Local Agency Account Funding Request (Matter No. 2300060), c/o OGS Mailroom, Empire State Plaza, 240 State Street, P-1 South, J Dock, Albany, NY 12242, or by email to hearings@ores.ny.gov, Subject line “Local Agency Account Funding Request (Matter No. 23-00060).”

Further details regarding the Project and updates on the Application will be provided on https://ccrenew.com/projects/oxbow/ or the ORES website, https:// ores.ny.gov/permit-applications, under Matter No. 23-00060. Printed

More than facts and figures

According to the Alzheimer’s Association website, ALZ.org, more than 6.9 million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s and that number is projected to reach 13 million by 2050.

This is a staggering number of people to think about.

There are also some stark facts about the disease and despite years of research, many unknown factors that may contribute to the disease, who does and doesn’t get it, and how the disease will progress.

Currently there is no cure or treatment for Alzheimer’s. Current medications may help address some symptoms of the disease for a period of time but ultimately they do not address the underlying cause of the disease.

There are recommendations that similar activities as those recommended for good heart health, such as exercise and diet as well as staying active mentally as well as physically can help, but beyond this there are no clear cut answers when it comes to Alzheimer’s.

While certain aspects of the pathology are better understood, the root cause remains a mystery.

This condition, especially given its nature, is difficult for the people living with it as well as for those who care for people living with it.

The Alzheimer’s Association strives to shine a light on this condition, offering support for both those living with Alzheimer’s as well as those providing care.

The organization recently shared a study that reflects some of the statistics about Alzheimer’s. But these are more than numbers, they are people, more than facts and figures, who are contending with a difficult situation.

The Alzheimer’s Association 2024 Alzheimer’s Disease Facts and Figures report revealed that both dementia caregivers and health care workers report difficulties in navigating dementia care within the U.S. health care system. The new report estimates that of 6.9 million people age 65 and older in the U.S. living with Alzheimer’s dementia, 426,500 are in New York State.

This year, the cost of caring for people living with Alzheimer’s and other dementias is projected to reach $360 billion, a $15 billion increase from a year ago. This does not include unpaid care provided by family caregivers and friends, according to the organization.

Last year in New York, there were 543,000 dementia family caregivers, providing 879 million hours of unpaid care valued at nearly $19 billion.

According to the Alzheimer’s Association, New York State caregivers and those across the country face significant emotional, physical and health-related challenges as a result of caregiving as well, according to the report dementia caregivers report higher rates of chronic conditions, including stroke, heart disease, diabetes, and cancer compared to other caregivers. In New York, 59% of caregivers reported at least one chronic condition. The prevalence of depression is higher among dementia caregivers when compared to other caregivers. In New York, nearly 25% of caregivers reported depression.

Across the country, 59% of dementia caregivers report high to very high emotional stress due to caregiving and 38% report high to very high physical stress due to caregiving.

“The new Facts and Figures report sheds light on the continued challenges and burdens that many Central New York families are going through as a result of Alzheimer’s and other dementias,” said Jessica DesRosiers, senior director of programs for the Central New York Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association. “As the number of individuals living with Alzheimer’s continues to grow, ensuring patients, their caregivers and families have a clear understanding of how to navigate dementia care resources is critical to improving health outcomes.”

The Alzheimer’s Association strives to offer support with tips and information about symptoms and what to look for as well as information on how Alzheimer’s can progress.

It is also works to provide support for people living with Alzheimer’s as well as caregivers.

To learn more visit alz.org.

DAuGHtER OF NOtiCiNG

It has, as the years have accumulated, become elegantly apparent that we miss so much in our task-filled lives. Living intentionally, pursuing goals is a fine attribute, but at what cost? This is a piece I wrote almost 10 years ago that caught my eye this week as I scrolled through my computer’s files. I noticed it and I thought that you might notice it too.

I could tell that his back hurt. It was the way he walked. That semistooped over stance that I affect myself every morning and sometimes further when whatever it is causes the bad days. Or maybe it was his hip. I know that mine, particularly the one that was replaced twice within two weeks, gives me a daily case of the bend-ies.

So, now I am noticing infirmity. How long ago was it that I noticed other things? But then, when I was younger, when I was working, when there were children at home, the world was so busy that noticing was pretty touch and go, mostly the latter. Survival meant that I had to be on schedule, that my “to do” lists drove my days, except …

Except for the times, when driven by who knows what impulse, I just drove around, slowly taking in, noticing things that I didn’t see. In Syracuse, I found lovely neighborhoods with green spaces between the streets, old established corner stores that I thought had disappeared from the urban landscape forever, replaced by the mega supermarkets. I found tennis courts right in the middle of the city. I found streets paved with bricks, and houses that looked like they came out of a children’s fairy tale.

I found laundry hanging out on

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responsibly.”

The board next opened a public hearing to receive input relating to the budget as proposed for the fiscal year

which begins June 1.

The tentative budget, which was the same as the final proposed budget, was formally introduced during the board’s March regular meeting.

Trustee Thomas Tait pointed out that the village received some benefit from the former Cazenovia College properties going, at least temporarily, back on the tax roll.

“While we are in transition from the historic use of the college to whatever comes next, that additional tax revenue will help us,” added Wheeler, “. . . That’s a silver lining to an otherwise cloudy sky.”

Following the public hearings, the board voted to adopt the proposed tax levy cap local law and the proposed 2024-2025 Village Budget.

A copy of the adopted budget (revenues and expenditures) is on file in the office of the village clerk and is posted on the village website at villageofcazenovia.com.

Caz Barns development updates

In response to inquiries from two village residents in attendance at the meeting, Wheeler and Village Attorney James Stokes provided a few updates on the timeline for the “Caz Barns Apartments” project located across Nelson Street (Route 20) from the Tops Plaza and behind the former Lucas homestead.

According to Village of Cazenovia Zoning/Code Enforcement Officer Bill Carr, workers were last on the project site in July 2023.

Stokes reported that the village is in control of some of the escrow funds that were posted as security for the street and public infrastructure improvements aspects of the project.

Ramblings from the empty nest ann Ferro

lines, the sun whitening the whites and fading the colors just like it did when my mother hung the laundry out. I found young mothers with their babies in strollers talking easily in the shade of long ago planted trees, a community of interest working out its mission while the world revolved around them.

In the country, I found space, rolling hills of corn or other crops surging along the horizon, something you might think you would only see in the movies. And clutches of houses around a brook, in a valley that you didn’t know was there and vistas, so breathtakingly beautiful that you had to stop the car and just look. I found little shops advertising homemade pies or antiques or knives sharpened or hand printed signs for fresh eggs. … noticing. Today I have more time to notice. Kindness is what I noticed in the Emergency Department at St. Joe’s. Everyone, the nurses, the techs, the docs, the housekeeping staff, the transporters are unfailingly kind even when they are met with its opposite.

I notice the elderly couples, devoted to each other, often sitting for hours while tests are done and analyzed, never complaining, always supportive, apologizing for things they didn’t need to apologize for. And yes, I notice the arrogant, demanding patient or visitor too, but I remember as I had been trained, that often, being in the ED, is one of the worse days in a person’s life, so I take my lessons from them and practice what I’ve noticed. Most of the time it works beautifully. Sometimes it takes more time than others, but most of the time, the fear, the anxiety is

sidewalk, the street trees, the streetlights, and the restoration — that would all be completed by June 30. We also had an informal understanding that [a] fence would be constructed sooner rather than later. We didn’t put a deadline on that because the fence [wasn’t] actually covered by the planning board resolution; that was a voluntary thing with the developer afterward. We were led to believe that that fence would be up by now.” Stokes added that he reached out to the developer earlier that day but had not received a response.

If the street and public infrastructure improvements are not done by June 30, the village will complete the work to the best of its ability with the funds it has on deposit in an escrow account. That work would not include constructing the fence.

“We haven’t ‘played hardball’ in terms of pursuing legal approaches because we would rather work in good faith since the fence was outside of the original planning board agreement, and they, up until now, seemed willing to do that,” said Wheeler. “Our preference has been to maintain a good, cooperative working relationship. We will have to follow up this week to see where that stands.”

One of the village residents in attendance raised concerns that the developer does not appear to be complying with some elements of its New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) mandated Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan.

He specifically pointed out that the project site has not been overseeded to prevent erosion and dust in two years.

In response, Stokes remarked that the developer’s current building permit expires in two months.

diminished and we find a kinder common humanity. Many times it has something to do with a warm blanket or a cup of coffee.

How many times have I witnessed the security guards reaching out to one of the street people who frequent the entry to the ER and take the time to talk with that person who has no one to talk to in his homelessness?

I notice the children in our library, excited to check out the books they’ve found or return the ones they’ve read. Their eyes are full of wonder. What will they find to take home today? What a heartening thing to notice! It’s not all I Pads and smart phones. The library opens doors to worlds and worlds within worlds to explore, to discover.

And I noticed that although most didn’t practice their crocheting stitches between classes at the library, the camaraderie of the learners stitched another kind of garment, far more valuable than a granny square. And that gentlemen who walked as if his back hurt? I watched him from the bottle return in the front of Nojaims as he grabbed a cart and shopped as I did that day.

I knew that the shopping cart probably relieved his discomfort as it does mine. Kindred spirits in pain? We left at the same time as we headed to our cars.

I got into my Honda Fit. I noticed him get into his car. He got into his bright red Mercedes sports car with a spoiler on the back. I noticed that too.

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.

of recourse if the developer does not pursue a building permit renewal.

“We are trying to get voluntary compliance, but we will keep on it,” Stokes said.

Wheeler stated that the village would be in touch with the developer about the apparent DEC regulations violations.

“We will start by calling their attention to the fact that it hasn’t been done properly, in terms of the seeding and the reporting and some of those things, and if they continue to not do it, then we may have to pursue legal action,” he said. “We would obviously prefer to do it on a neighborly basis.”

During the Caz Barns discussion, Wheeler also explained why the village recently decided to block off Lakers Lane to public vehicular traffic.

Lakers Lane connects Nelson Street to the Hampton Inn & Suites and then loops around, reconnecting to Nelson Street west of Cazenovia Dental.

“During the wintertime, there was an advantage to having it open in terms of plowing and there was a public benefit, but now, [since] the street hasn’t been dedicated [to the village] yet, we thought from a liability standpoint, there is no benefit to having that open for public access,” Wheeler said.

The street is not currently blocked to pedestrian access. in other news

Spring pickup began on April 1 and will continue until Friday, April 26. Tree limbs/branches must not be more than 10 feet in length and no larger than six inches in diameter. The village does not pick up trees from complete takedowns.

The Village of Cazenovia Board of Trustees typically meets on the first Monday of each month at 7 p.m. in the village municipal building at 90 Albany St. OuR

“We had a meeting with the developer, and we came to an understanding that as far as the street work — which [involves finishing] the paving, the

“At some point, they would have to renew the building permit, and if there is continuing to be a dust and erosion issue, you can make it a condition of renewal of the building permit that they overseed it,” Stokes said.

The village attorney also stated that the project’s Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan could be used as an item

Leaves will only be picked up if they are contained in a paper bag. No metal or lumber will be picked up. All brush, limbs, and bags should be placed next to the curb and not in the street where they could clog storm sewers and drains.

Years Ago in History

By CiNDy BEll tOBEy

165 Years Ago – April 6, 1859

Dr. J. W. T. Rice will next week be prepared with a complete set of new dental instruments from New York, to attend to all calls for work in his profession. His office will be at his residence on Sullivan Street, until his new office shall be built.

His numerous friends will be glad to learn that he will be able to resume his business in so short a period after the destruction of his office by fire.

140 Years ago – April 3, 1884

Sunday, March 30, as a heavy train drawn by engine No. 97, was coming to Woodstock, down the heaviest grade between DeRuyter and Canastota, the sixth car from the rear end of the train became derailed and a fearful smash-up followed. One car is standing on end, another car having run under, the hind end of it and rearing it nearly in a perpendicular position.

Tracks lie here, and cars there, the wreck is complete.

The train was running at a high rate of speed at the time, notwithstanding, Mr. Blake, our section foreman, knowing the unsafe condition of the road had placed a danger signal in position to warn the engineer of approaching danger, which the engineer seems to have wholly disregarded.

Fortunately no one was seriously injured.

130 Years Ago – April 5, 1894

Our fellow townsman, Mr. R. J. Hubbard has purchased in Cairo, a mummy which will be sent home and presented to the public library as a contribution to its museum.

The mummy is a fine one and in a good state of preservation. It is of the later period when Greek art asserted itself in Egypt. Its age is somewhere about 2,000 years.

The art of preserving, or mummifying dead bodies was practiced in Egypt for a period of about five thousand years; that is from 4,500 B. C. to 500 A. D. The Greeks and Romans when occupying that country adopted the custom of embalming.

The processes of treating the body were generally expensive.

The brains and intestines were removed, and the cavities filled with aromatic gums and astringent substances, salt and bitumen and the body was bandaged with a great many yards of linen cloth smeared with gum.

110 years Ago – April 3, 1914

Signs of Spring – Many robins are seen. The sleighing is entirely gone about town. Nicholas Googin will begin next week to paint the boats at the Owahgena. The cellars are full of water.

The corporation men are opening up the ice covered sewer holes. Snow drifts have disappeared remarkably fast during the past week. George W. Salisbury is looking over his fishing tackle.

Seed catalogues are the most popular literature in every home with a garden. Only four weeks to trout streams and the “call of the wild.” The stores are showing the Easter fashions and Easter hats are a topic of general feminine interest and masculine anxiety.

Those heavy flannels are becoming a bit irritating. D. D. Norton had a carload of Overland automobile arrive recently.

The circular saw at the saw mill was sent to New York to be sharpened last week.

Pussy willows are out. The men are grouchy because the housecleaning season has commenced. The largest share of the traffic about town are loads of furniture. Some of the Maple trees on Lincklaen Street are being tapped.

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“We did lots of renovation on that house to make it more energy efficient, but it was very difficult to get good results,” Palmer said.

In 2000, while Palmer and his wife were volunteering for four months in Bandelier National Monument in New Mexico, they had the opportunity to visit a community of homes built as “Earthships,” self-sufficient, autonomous buildings designed to utilize local and recycled materials.

“These buildings inspired us to build an energy-efficient home upon [our] return in 2001,” said Palmer. “We spent several years researching and finally built a home based on plans for a ‘Snug House’ in 2004. We didn’t have lots of money and didn’t want to have a mortgage in retirement, so our budget was how much we could sell our old house for. We wanted to build a house that used minimal electricity and no fossil fuels. We built our house before the term ‘net zero’ was ever used. We used wood for heat in a masonry wood stove. We built the house oriented to the south so we could add solar for electricity. We have had solar panels since 2014, and each year we generate as much electricity as we use. We even use the solar panels to charge the bat-

tery on our plug-in hybrid car. In 2019, we added a ground source heat pump, which is the most efficient system we could get to heat and cool our home.”

In addition to building his energy-efficient home, Palmer, who is an avid cyclist, has advocated for bicycle transportation as an alternative to driving whenever possible.

Cazenovia Earth Day Weekend

CPL is one of several local organizations helping to organize a three-day celebration leading up to Earth Day on Monday, April 22.

Cazenovia Earth Day Weekend will be held April 19-21 at multiple locations.

The packed schedule of free events includes community clean-ups; tree plantings; lectures; an electric vehicle show; and an Earth Day Fair featuring 24 exhibitors and vendors, an up-cycle/repurpose “Trash to Treasure” competition, electric vehicle viewing and rides, informational presentations, and a Vietnamese food truck.

The fair is sponsored by the United Climate Action Network.

The Earth Day Weekend schedule is available at unitedclimateaction.org/cazenovia-earth-day-weekend/

tainer in Texas en route to South Africa.” The Cazenovia Rotary Club usually prints over 2,000 of its phone books, which have always featured fonts large enough to be read without a magnifying glass.

“That is why it is in such demand from the community,” said Neuland.

Once the 2024-25 Rotary phone book has been printed, copies will be available for free at CPL and the Cazenovia Town Offices and mailed upon request to a few individuals living outside the area.

Anniversary celebration

The Cazenovia Rotary Club is planning to celebrate its 75th anniversary with a cocktail hour, dinner, and award presentations on Friday, May 31, at the Lincklaen House.

“We plan to invite the community and other Rotary club members to this event,” said Neuland.

The club meets the second Friday of every month at the Lincklaen House for lunch meetings under the direction of Joe Gugino, president; Fred Palmer, vice president; Bob Conway, sergeant at arms; Sandra Patrizio, secretary; and Neuland, treasurer and immediate past president.

“I joined the Rotary club in 1999 and was sponsored by Sandy Diefendorf,” said Neuland. “My son Eric Burrell was a Rotary exchange student when

we lived in Norwich, NY. I joined the Cazenovia Rotary when we moved here. I enjoy giving back to the community I live in, which is why I am [also] active with the League of Women Voters, Cazenovia Area Senior Association, and Friends of Lorenzo.”

Rotary International is one of the largest service organizations in the world. Its mission, as stated on its website, is to “provide service to others, promote integrity, and advance world understanding, goodwill, and peace through [the] fellowship of business, professional, and community leaders.”

The non-political and non-religious organization has 46,000-plus member clubs that work together to promote peace, fight illiteracy and poverty, help people get access to clean water and sanitation, fight disease, and protect Earth and its resources.

Rotarians use the nonpartisan and nonsectarian “Four-Way Test” as an ethical guide for their personal and professional relationships.

It asks the following four questions about “the things we think, say or do:”

1.Is it the truth?

2.Is it fair to all concerned?

3.Will it build goodwill and better friendships?

4.Will it be beneficial to all concerned?

To learn more about Rotary International, visit rotary.org/en.

For updates on the Cazenovia Rotary Club, visit the club’s Facebook page.

“Golf’s Ironman”… Coming to Syracuse

Perry Noun is the

a Guinness World Records mark. Ledgendary sports writer Forman Bisher of the Atlanta Journal Constitution said this about his feat: “ at’s like playing 72 holes of golf in one day, then going out and adding another 200 holes in the same day, and doing it for “SEVEN DAYS IN A ROW”. He went on to say, “Bob Kurtz is a Man of Steel, but that title is already taken, so, Kurtz is the Ironman of Golf”. Hence, a title was born. Ripleys Believe It Or Not, also recognized the record and added…”Bob Kurtz (70 years old) shot an average score of just over 74 and scored better than his age four times”. Mr. Kurtz is also credited with “Seven World Records of Golf Skill and Endurance” but one of his records is so special, he believes, “It’s a record I don’t think will ever be broken”. It happened in July 2012 when he shot his age SEVEN TIMESIN ONE DAY!!!

When he competes for records and participates in multiple golf challenges, he has the same purpose and mission…to raise money for those who are less fortunate, especially children and families facing homelessness.

I met Bob Kurtz over 10 years ago at the driving range of the Shingle Creek Golf Club in Orlando, Florida. It was during the week of the annual PGA Merchandise Show. I was putting my clubs back on the cart a er hitting some balls before our tee time. My brother Bill came over to me and said, “Per, there is someone I met at the range who you should interview on your Radio Show”. I told him it was close to our tee time and I didn’t want to be late. He was persistent and kept referring to him as “Golf’s Ironman”. I wasn’t happy with his persistence but, as he had done many times previously, I knew he wouldn’t insist unless he could produce the “real deal”.

Bill was right…again. It was the beginning of a wonderful relationship with Bob Kurtz that has withstood the test of time. Bob visited Bill and I in Oswego, NY for a week one Summer that just happened to produce one of the most beautiful weather patterns I can remember. e week was special. Bob has continued to be a guest on my radio show over the years and has kept the CNY audience well informed about his next e ort

to break another Guinness World Record or to challenge the next endurance record. My brother Bill established a wonderful relationship with the game of golf that I shared with him from the rst day he played his rst round when he was 50 years old. Bill’s passing during the Spring of 2021, le a big void in my life as well as my family’s and anyone else who had the privilege of being a friend, one of his students at Oswego High School, playing golf with him, or simply listening to him sing songs while playing his ukulele at school events, weddings, birthdays, anniversaries, grand openings parties, hospitals, or anywhere he was asked to perform.

THEREFORE, I HEREBY PROCLAIM…

ON JUNE 24, 2024, BOB KURTZ, GOLF’S IRONMAN, HAS ACCEPTED AN INVITATION TO BE A PARTICIPANT AND FEATURED SPEAKER FOR THE “BREAK THE BANK SHOOT-OUT”

AT THE LAKESHORE GOLF CLUB IN CICERO, NY. CO-CHAIRS…PERRY NOUN JR. & JOE CONVERTINO JR.

GOLF EXHIBITION BY BOB KURTZ BEFORE THE “SHOOT-OUT”.

DINNER TICKETS WILL BE AVAILABLE TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC.

ALL “SENIOR” PARTICIPANTS WILL HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO WIN CASH.

BOB KURTZ WILL PRESENT THE BILL NOUN AWARD

TITLE SPONSORS... CH INSURANCE & TEE TIME WITH THE PRONOUN.

LOCAL CHARITIES WILL BENEFIT.

BOB KURTZ WILL BE A GUEST ON:

I HEART RADIO-570AM-WSYR AT 7:45AM, SATURDAY, APRIL 6, 2024.

MORE INFORMATION TO COME IN THE WEEKS AHEAD…

Caz softball, baseball win debuts on new turf

By PHil BlACkWEll

In years past, a late-March snowstorm would have all but guaranteed that the Cazenovia softball and baseball teams would have to wait until early April, at best, to take the field.

No longer, though.

With the new all-weather turf fields installed on the upper portion of Cazenovia High School’s athletic complex, both the softball and baseball Lakers would begin their respective 2024 seasons on time – and at home.

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organizations, volunteers, and sponsors. To be part of Cazenovia Pride Fest, email CazenoviaPride@gmail.com or stop by H. Grey at 53 Albany St. to sign up.

Lorenzo is located at 17 Rippleton Rd, Cazenovia.

For updates on the 2024 Cazenovia Pride Fest, follow @CazenoviaPride on social media.

Donate to support the Cazenovia Pride mission by finding Cazenovia Pride on GoFundMe or searching “donate” at hgreysupplyco.com.

love Out loud

The theme of Cazenovia Pride Fest 2024 is “Love Out Loud!”

Barr explained that “Love Out Loud” embodies the essence of visibility, acceptance, and celebration and serves as a call to action, urging people to boldly express their love and identities without fear or reservation.

“It is about loving yourself as much as it is about freely being able to love who you love,” he said. “For many LGBTQ+ people, ‘Love Out Loud’ represents reclaiming the right to openly and proudly love who they choose, even in spaces where societal norms and even laws may restrict such expressions. . . . ‘Love Out Loud’ pays homage to the resilience and courage of LGBTQ+ individuals throughout history who defied anti-LGBTQ laws to express their love openly. From gatherings in underground bars to covert displays of affection, LGBTQ+ people have risked persecution and imprisonment just to dance with their partners, hold hands in public, and simply exist authentically. By honoring this legacy of resilience, ‘Love Out Loud’ is not just a theme, but a testament to the ongoing desire for true equality, safety, and the universal human right to love freely and without fear.”

According to Barr, H. Grey Supply Co. is determined to continue to “Love Out Loud” without shame despite having received hateful and negative messages that have caused members of the team to have concerns for their safety.

“’Love Out Loud’ acknowledges the reality that our community, including our youth, still faces discrimination, prejudice, and even danger for simply being themselves,” Barr said. “. . . Despite this, we continue to ‘Love

It was Cazenovia softball going first, taking on its Laker counterparts from Skaneateles and, boosted by early rallies and strong pitching from Paige Reilley, prevailing by a score of 5-1. Wasting no time, Cazenovia struck for a pair of runs in the the first inning. After Skaneateles cut it to 2-1 in the top of the third, the hosts answered with a three-run outburst in the bottom of the third.

Out Loud.’ We strive to create a community where every person, regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity, can live authentically and without fear.”

Partners

Cazenovia Pride and H. Grey are organizing this year’s Pride Fest with help from two main partners, the NYS OPRHP and Meier’s Creek Brewing Co.

The NYS OPRHP, which operates Lorenzo, oversees more than 250 parks, historic sites, recreational trails, golf courses, boat launches, and more.

The agency’s mission is to provide safe and enjoyable recreational and interpretive opportunities for all NYS residents and visitors and to be responsible stewards of the state’s valuable natural, historic, and cultural resources.

“Lorenzo is a place where generations of Cazenovians and so many other Central New Yorkers have made amazing memories,” said Barr. “It’s sentimental and it is unique to Cazenovia, and because it is right in our backyard, we may take it for granted. Having the support of the [NYS OPRHP] is incredibly meaningful for Cazenovia Pride’s mission. It demonstrates a commitment to inclusivity and diversity, sending a powerful message of acceptance to our community.”

According to Barr, Lorenzo is not only hosting Pride Fest, but it is also helping to promote the event and organize the grounds set up for the festival. Lorenzo will also be providing tables and tents, assisting with parking, and supporting event cleanup, safety, and staff.

“Lorenzo State Historic Site is proud to host the Fourth Annual Cazenovia Pride Fest on Saturday, June 15, 2024,” said Matthew MacVittie, Lorenzo’s historic site manager. “This is an exciting day for everyone to come together and celebrate with fun and entertainment for all to enjoy. As an agency, the [NYS OPRHP] strives to provide safe and enjoyable recreational and interpretative opportunities for all New York State residents and visitors. We will continuously commit ourselves as an agency to ideals of freedom, diversity, and equality by making our parks and historic sites accessible and welcoming to all.”

Barr said Meier’s Creek has been an ally and supporter of Cazenovia Pride Fest since its inception four years ago. Throughout the years, the brewery has offered its venue for events and fundraisers, and its team members have actively participated in past Pride parades.

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Last year, after walking in the parade with his family, friends, and coworkers, Meier’s Creek Taproom Director Cody Fedele pledged to deepen the brewery’s involvement with Cazenovia Pride and the annual Pride Fest celebration.

Fedele, who has been in the restaurant business for 27 years, opened the Meier’s Creek taproom in 2020 with the vision of creating a fun, positive, loving, and welcoming environment.

“Inclusivity is extremely important to me,” Fedele said. “I grew up in a family with wonderful parents and siblings who never would judge a book by its cover. We treat everyone we meet with kindness and respect. Meier’s Creek Brewing Company eats, sleeps, and breathes that mantra. During this wonderful journey of building this brand, I was fortunate enough to meet Travis and Alex at H. Grey Supply Co. We have become friends and have worked on successful collaborations for both our brands.”

When Fedele walked in the 2023 Cazenovia Pride Parade, he found himself moved by the feelings of love, pride, acceptance, and positivity he experienced.

“[I also experienced] feelings of sadness for those who have been ridiculed, despised, and even killed for their personal life choices,” he recalled. “As I walked with my brother Callum, I started to fully understand how important this event is to so many people. I said to myself, ‘If I ever get an opportunity to help in any way, I [will] take that opportunity.’ My friend Travis Barr has been the driving force [behind] bringing Pride to Cazenovia. He has inspired so many people, including myself, to make this community a better place to live. Meier’s Creek Brewing Company will always be a [welcoming] place for those who dare to be themselves. This year, 2024, we will all come together to show how great Cazenovia, NY is.”

According to Barr, the Meier’s Creek team has played a pivotal role in organizing this year’s event, taking on everything from fundraising initiatives and promotional efforts to hosting the upcoming April 6 Pink Party fundraiser.

“Meier’s Creek exemplifies what it means to be a true ally to the LGBTQ+ community,” Barr said. Other businesses and organizations interested in being part of Pride Fest 2024 can email Cazenovia Pride Vice President Lori

Lewis at CazenoviaPride@gmail.com

The Pink Party: Silent Disco

On Saturday, April 6, Cazenovia Pride, H. Grey Supply Co., and Meier’s Creek will present “The Pink Party,” a silent disco fundraising event aimed at fostering community and celebrating love, diversity, acceptance, and joy.

The event will be held from 7 to 10 p.m. at the Meier’s Creek Brewing Co. Cellar.

All ticket proceeds will benefit Cazenovia Pride, contributing to the success of Cazenovia Pride Fest 2024.

The event will be hosted by Anita Buffem. Attendees are invited to wear their favorite pink, black, or greyscale attire.

Cazenovia Pride is also encouraging people to honor LGBTQ+ community members, past and present, starting on April 1 by sharing photos on social media of inspiring LGBTQ+ friends, family, and icons. Use the hashtag #CazPridePinkParty and tag @CazenoviaPride to help foster a sense of community and celebration leading up to the big event.

In addition to music and dancing, ticket holders will also be treated to light bites from the brewery’s kitchen and a Meier’s Creek draft beer ticket. Meier’s Creek’s full menu will be available upstairs in the dining room, and there will be a full cash bar.

Revitalize Dermatology & Aesthetics, of Fayetteville, will be giving away $750 worth of Botox at the Pink Party every 30 minutes.

“We are proud to champion and partner with Cazenovia Pride,” said Revitalize Owner Theresa Setter, who is a Cazenovia resident. “At Revitalize, we celebrate diversity in our communities and are truly honored to play a small part in continuing to expand the reach and importance of the Caz Pride message. Thank you to H. Grey for including us in this wonderful event.”

The Pink Party is for ages 21 and over. To learn more about the event and purchase tickets, visit hgreysupplyco.com/events

toss & Fire Pizza fundraiser

Cazenovia Pride is presenting another fundraiser on Thursday, April 18, from 4 to 7 p.m.

The Toss & Fire Pizza truck will be in the Buyea’s True Value parking serving pizzas and giving part of the proceeds to Cazenovia Pride.

Pre-orders will be available. Watch for the fundraiser ad in the coming weeks for more details. Buyea’s is located at 131 Albany St.

Pictured is the new artificial turf field at Cazenovia High School.

By PHil BlACkWEll

Anew era of Cazenovia lacrosse requires new surroundings. For both the boys and girls Lakers, that will mean a string of early-season home games on the brand-new artificial turf field installed on the upper end of the Cazenovia High School complex.

After going 8-9 season ago, Cazenovia’s boys will have four straight games on this turf, starting Tuesday against Christian Brothers Academy and continuing with Marcellus, JordanElbridge and Tully.

Before all this, though, the Lakers

had something close to a perfect start last Wednesday night at Vernon-VeronaSherrill, keeping the Red Devils off the board while cruising to a 14-0 victory.

D.B. Falge led the charge, piling up six goals to go with an assist as Alex Kuper provided ample support, scoring three times and adding two assists while matching Cole Frazee with a team-best five ground balls.

Paul Mitchell added two goals, with single tallies going to Alex Dolly, Owen Porter and Kyle Caraher. Finn Hagan tacked on an assist. Caleb Gilmore and Eliot Comeau each picked up four ground balls.

Cazenovia’s girls team would also

position.

And it was Cazenovia who prevailed, 10-7, taking the lead for good by scoring twice in both the first and third innings to erase an early 1-0 deficit.

Even more important, as it turned out, was a five-run fifth inning after Skaneateles closed the gap to 5-3. The key blow came from freshman Dan Bliss, who cleared the bases with a three-run double.

open at VVS, on Thursday night, looking for the same success – and would get it, though in a far different and more dramatic manner.

The Lakers prevailed 6-5, finding itself in a drawn-out affair that was tied 3-3 at halftime and just as low-scoring in the second half, neither side able to get away from each other.

Only in the final minutes did Cazenovia hang on – and for that, it could mostly thank Charlie Prior, who netted five of the team’s six goals, the other going to Hayden Bubble.

Maddy DeAngelis earned the Lakers’ lone assist, while Wynslet Skidmore picked up a pair of ground balls and, in

the net, each of Eliza Smith’s eight saves proved important.

Contrasting all this, Chittenango , which has long enjoyed an artificial home surface, saw its girls lacrosse team open last Saturday and prevail 10-8 over Section V’s Wayne.

The Bears built a 7-4 halftime lead and held on from there, led by Tomi Newkirk’s three goals and two assists. Reese Ferstler and Sequoya Roberts both scored twice, with Cailtyn Sgambellone and Hayley Thornton both getting one goal and one assist. Persephone Rohrer also had a goal as Abby Penfield recorded eight saves.

A day later, it was Cazenovia base -

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By now, Donlin, who had started on the mound and pitched 4 2/3 innings, striking out eight, was back in the field as Cy Abbott worked the remaining 2 1/3 innings, struggling at times but able to get the final outs.

Donlin, Taven Reilley and Joey Awald had two hits apiece, Reilly getting a single, double, walk and three runs scored. Nico Segall and Carter Bowden both drove in a pair of runs as Abbott added an RBI.