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Joan l. Smith, 76

Retired teacher

Joan L. Smith, 76, of Cazenovia, passed away Friday, April 14, 2023. She was born Aug. 8, 1946, in Syracuse to Sidney and Ruby Price and was a graduate of North Syracuse Central High School.

Obituaries

Joan l. Smith

Joan continued her education by earning her bachelor’s degree in elementary education from Buffalo State and her master’s degree in special education from Syracuse University. Joan was a special education teacher for the Cazenovia Central School District for 27 years until her retirement in 1987. She then accepted a position as the disabilities coordinator at Madison County Head Start where she was employed for 20 years. She was an active member of her church group and served others by volunteering with many community organizations. Joan en- joyed riding with her husband on his motorcycle, camping, quilting and spending time with her family.

Joan is survived by her husband of 53 years, Stewart “Butch” Smith; her daughter, Julie (Rick) Schall of Ashburn, VA; her sister, Jeanne (Steve) Maddox of North Syracuse; her grandson, Luke as well as several nieces and nephews.

Calling hours will be held from 4 to 6 p.m., Thursday, April 27, 2023 with services to follow at Michael E. Brown Funeral Services, 2333 Fenner Road in Cazenovia. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Joan’s memory may be made to CAVAC, 106 Nelson St., Cazenovia, NY 13035 or to a charity of one’s choice. Condolences for the Smith family may be left at michaelebrownfuneralservices.com.

Lois E. Spitzer Devoted to public health, ecumenical

Ministry

Lois Elaine Stuber Spitzer passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on April 12, 2023.

Born in Clifton Springs, N.Y. on March 26, 1932, she lived most of her adult life with her husband of 67 years, Kenneth, in Fayetteville. She received her bachelor’s degree in nursing from Bates College and met Ken while she was working for the Visiting Nurse Service in NYC. She was devoted to public health and ecumenical ministry and among her many activities, she volunteered for UNICEF, Refugee Resettlement and provided nursing assistance in an inner-city daycare.

Lois also accompanied Ken on mission trips in India and Africa. For her accomplishments, she was named the 1980 Woman of Achievement in Citizenship by the Post Standard. She and Ken travelled extensively to bird watch, attend opera and, of course, watch SU basketball often accompanied by her in-laws, Dick, Sally, Bob and Barbara Spitzer. They also loved spending time with family at their summer home in Southport, ME. Lois was a member of the church choir everywhere she lived and met life with a smile and a song for every occasion. She is survived by her husband, Ken; her daughters Kathryn, Susan, Anne and Leslie; their partners

Pe - ter Kim, Todd Alford, Andrew Rutz and John Cole; eight grandchildren Michael, Jeremy, Alex, Ryan, Raechel, John, Cade and Nix; one great-granddaughter, Alma Lois; her sister, Sylvia Heap of Watertown; and a devoted extended family of in-laws, nieces and nephews. She is predeceased by her brother, Roscoe.

Calling hours were held at Eaton-Tubbs Fayetteville Chapel. A service was held at the United Church of Fayetteville In lieu of flowers we suggest you consider a donation to UNICEF or One Great Hour of Sharing.

For guest book, please visit scheppfamily.com.

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PROPOSITION student transportation vehicles including necessary furnishings, fixtures and equipment and all other costs incidental thereto and expend a total sum not to exceed $633,132, which is estimated to be the total maximum cost thereof, and said amount, or so much thereof as may be necessary, shall be raised by the levy of a tax upon the taxable property of said School District and collected in annual installments as provided by Section 416 of the Education Law; and, in anticipation of such tax, obligations of said School District, in the principal amount not to exceed $633,132, shall be issued?

PROPOSITION III (Board of Education Members) To elect two (2) members to the Board of Education for three (3) year terms (7/1/236/30/26). The seats are presently held by Meghan Kelly and Dr. Jan Woodworth.

NOTICE IS FURTHER

GIVEN that the hearing on the proposed school budget for the 20232024 school year will be held on May 9, 2023 at 6:30 P.M., in the High School Auditorium, 31 Emory Avenue, Cazenovia, New York.

NOTICE IS FURTHER

GIVEN that qualified voters of the District may obtain applications for an absentee ballot from the office of the Clerk of the District. Completed applications must be received by the Clerk of the District no later than 4:00 P.M. on May 15, 2023, and must be received no later than 4:00 P.M. On May 9, 2023 if the absentee ballot is to be mailed to the voter.

Completed applications received after 4:00 P.M. on May 9, 2023 will require the appear at the office of the Clerk of the District to receive an absentee ballot. A listing of all persons to whom an absentee ballot is issued will be available for inspection by any qualified voter in the office of the Clerk of the District between the hours of 8:00

A.M. and 4:00 P.M. during each of the five (5) days prior to the election, except Sundays, and shall also be posted at the polling place at the election. NOTICE IS FURTHER

GIVEN that military ballots