Years Ago in History

By CInDy BEll toBEy

100 Years Ago - May 24, 1923

A Card to the Public – The thirtieth day of May will again be observed by the Grand Army of the Republic as a sacred Memorial Day, commemorative of the services and sacrifices of the comrades who died that this Republic might live.

While each succeeding year has diminished the number of those survivors yet living, it has added to the number of the defenders of the Union to whom this honor should be paid.

To those who yet survive the duty and privileges of Memorial Day becomes the more sacred and imperative.

The comrades of Knowlton Post G. A. R. desire to observe this day as heretofore, in a fitting and patriotic manner.

There are so few of us to do this now that we again ask your aid and help.

80 Years Ago – May 27, 1943

Several community organizations have worked together to arrange a food preservation program which will be of practical help to homemakers in caring for garden surpluses this summer.

The first demonstration will be presented in the Central School cafeteria on Friday, June 4, and is scheduled to begin at 7:30 p.m.

The demonstration will show equipment for several types of food preservation. Asparagus, greens and rhubarb will be canned by both boiling water bath and pressure cooker methods.

Mrs. S. F. Sweetland, who has recently attended a training institute at Cornell for the Home Bureau demonstrators, will give this first demonstration.

She will be assisted by Mrs. Robert Anderson of the Red Cross Canteen Group.

60 Years Ago – May 23, 1963

Another hallmark of community civilization fell before the bulldozer’s blade last week in the Village of Cazenovia as the P & C Food Company began clearing operations for the construction of their new supermarket here.

The immediate victim was the tavern of the late Ed Lynch which had served our citizens since 1946 when it was constructed following a total loss of the original building.

Prior to that we go back to at least 1890 when a village map shows the location of an extensive building owned by L. (Ludon) Blodgett, groceries, provisions, meats, milk and ice cream.

In 1921 P. A. Flanagan sold the creamery business to Will White, who operated it until 1931 when it was sold to Mr. Scanlon, who removed the creamery from the premises.

This creamery was one of the first to pasteurize milk, which they did in 1926.

40 Years Ago – May 25, 1983

A slaughterhouse and meat packing plant on Stone Quarry Rd bit the dust Friday morning when the Cazenovia Town Board refused to permit a zone change that had been requested by Edward and Nancy Kaldowski of Lowville.

The Kaldowskis had asked that three acres of a 35 acre tract that they planned to buy from the Nourse estate be rezoned from residential to industrial to accommodate their proposed venture.

The area, opposite the Madison County Landfill transfer station, was found by the Cazenovia Advisory Conservation Commission to be environmentally sensitive, and the commission strongly opposed the proposed change.

Mr. Kaldowski, who attended a public hearing held by the town board May 9, said that he had not thoroughly investigated the soil qualities at the site and added that he did not want to upset the neighbors.

trauma and apply them to all of us, especially the adults.

In the next couple of weeks, you’ll hear plenty about the stakes involved in various league, sectional, regional and state tournaments.

What happens on these fields, diamonds, track ovals, tennis courts and golf courses will, heaven willing, resonate for decades in the minds and hearts of those involved.

They also have great perspectives, though, and in a flash they’ll tell you that what counts, as much as any medal or plaque or accomplishment, is the great times, bonds and friendships forged in these young days, some permanent, some temporary, but never forgotten.

Some lacrosse players wearing Fulton red and green will take much more with them. Not only will they hold the precious and beautiful memory of Rylie Bartlett in their hearts, they will have left behind, for all of us, an exemplary lesson on what a real victory looks like.

Phil Blackwell is sports editor at Eagle News. He can be reached at pblackwell@ eaglenewsonline.com.

among residents are development pressure, including the future use of the 101 acres on Fenner Road that are contiguous to the village and the separate parcel across the road on Fenner Street.

In addition, there is a desire for more understanding of the planning process in the village and town, particularly in light of the ongoing developments on Burton and Fenner Street.

Another concern that I was previously unaware of was voiced by residents of the Carriage Garden Apartments on Carriage Lane which were sold in the recent past by Empire Management Company. This change leaves many residents unsettled about increasing rent, buildings and grounds maintenance and long term upkeep.

Vehicle speeding is a perennial issue in most communities. Some residents want to add to the 30 MPH zones as you approach the village from the town that are already in place in certain areas. In general, everyone wants speeding curtailed from a safety standpoint.

Finally, I have heard too many residents state that they feel the community is changing in ways that they do not like. This particular topic is likely the most complex as it involves some tangible issues like development, business vitality, tra ffi c, environmental concerns and aesthetics. The other component involves how residents treat each other when a contentious issue is at hand. Few want to get involved or share their opinion for fear of in-person criticism or that which is shared on social media. I am cognizant this is a societal issue, but within Cazenovia all of us, myself included, can and should work to be more tolerant of di ff ering opinions.

We have shown time and time again during the most heartbreaking and challenging times in Cazenovia’s history that we as a community can and do come together like no other to care for our friends and neighbors when in need.

There is a lot going on in Cazenovia right now and yes, there are concerns among residents. With hard work, cooperation and kindness I believe Cazenovia’s best days are ahead. I am eager to take on the issues facing our community, to listen intently to residents and business owners and to encourage everyone to help in some way to maintain the greatness of our hometown. Please mark your calendar to vote on June 20.

I welcome feedback by e-mail, if preferred, and your comments will remain in confidence.

My e-mail is ttait@twcny.rr.com thoMAS tAIt

Candidate for Cazenovia village trustee

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