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NY from 16 to 25. Additionally, it will bolster trooper participation in local and federal task forces like the Gilgo Beach Homicide Task Force, a multi-agency investigation unit whose work led to the arrest earlier this month of a suspect in a series of previously unsolved murders on tion and saxophone.

“Working with Neva and the Society for New Music has been amazing,” he said. “I have gotten to learn so much about the ins and outs of how this Cazenovia Counterpoint festival is run, and I have been presented with so many cool opportunities to perform and compose. It really has been a joy.”

One of the things he agreed to do this summer was to compose a piece for Rising Star Frank Wang to perform during the festival.

“Frank plays the saxophone, and the piece was written for solo alto saxophone and piano accompaniment,” Cavanagh said. “The first movement, entitled ‘Turmoil’ is a very fast and turbulent section with lots of fast passages in both the piano and saxophone parts. The second movement, entitled ‘Easement’ is much more calm and relaxed, making use of both the whole-tone and pentatonic scales. Overall, it is about six to seven minutes in length.”

On July 19, Cavanagh stopped by the First Presbyterian Church to assist this year’s YCC participants.

“[The YCC] was a program that I gained as industrialization, urbanization, and the Great Depression pushed people to search for jobs elsewhere. In the last 70 years, the population has seen a small, steady growth, reaching over 1,600 in the 2020 census. scoring single and a crucial two-RBI base hit by Hayden Way. With Williams Pugh drawing a walk and the bases loaded, Joel Bush singled to set the stage for Nolan Way’s heroics. Way’s single up the middle sealed the victory and crowned Cazenovia as the 2023 District 9 Little League Champions.”

“The community has seen changes with the development of the windmills and modern farming, but it remains a place where agriculture is still important and the community is strong,” said Urtz.

The CBSA reported that O’Malley delivered a solid performance on the pitching mound, allowing five hits and two earned runs over three and one-third innings, striking out four batters. Hayden Way contributed one inning of no-run ball, striking out two. Max Nichiporuk and Nate Johnson combined for four strikeouts in the final one and two-third innings to secure the win.

On offense, Cazenovia had a total of 11 hits in the game. Max Nichiporuk went 3-for-3 at the plate, Hayden Way finished 2-for-3 with three RBI, and Nate Johnson and Bush collected multiple hits.

“This team has a lot of positive energy in the dugout and when we get down, we know it’s not over; we have to keep fighting and lifting each other up,” said Max Nichiporuk.

Long Island.

“This auxiliary academy is vital to our efforts in growing our ranks and training the most qualified candidates possible to protect the people of New York State,” said Acting New York State Police Superintendent Steven A. Nigrelli in the press release. “We have traveled across the state over the last seven months, and explored multiple locations, and we feel the Cazenovia College campus provides a central lo - a lot from in 2020, and I was happy to come back this summer and offer my services as a musician that the students could write for,” Cavanagh said. “I am very excited to hear their music.”

Schedule of events

Cazenovia Counterpoint runs through the end of July.

The Invitational Regional Art Exhibit will be on display at various locations throughout the village through Friday, July 28. According to the festival program, the featured artists are Peter Allen, Sherry Spann Allen, Linda Bigness, Ellen Blalock, Wayne Daniels, John Fitzsimmons, Dona Flaherty, Faithanne Flesher, Bobbie Flintrop, Shawn Gilmore, Robert Glisson, Dave Hickcock, Judith Haynes Levins, Rick Marchant, Kim Pudney, Kristen Reagan, Penny Santy, Dan Shanahan, Eric Shute, Pam Steele, Lucie Wellner, Carolynne Whitefeather, and Julius Williams.

On July 28 at 7:30 p.m., St. James Church, 6 Green St., will host a multi-media performance titled “CREATION, A CELEBRATION.” Dedicated to the memory of Sam Pellman, Barbara and Ed Hitchcock, David

Jones described serving as the supervisor of Fenner during its 200th year as a true honor. Born and raised in Fenner, Jones worked as a dairy farmer until 2013, and with help from his wife, Lynne, he continues to sell hay and have a small roadside stand.

“Contrary to popular belief, I was not around for the 100th-year celebration!” Jones said. “. . . I was appointed to the town

Cazenovia Little League last won a district title in 2017.

“This victory marks a significant milestone for our league,” said CBSA Vice President Ray Schofield. “. . . It was a nailbiter that kept everyone on the edge of their seats until the very end.”

With its district championship win, the Cazenovia Majors All-Star team advanced to the New York State Section 2 “Sectional Tournament,” ultimately losing to Saratoga Springs and Utica.

Throughout the All-Star district tournament and state sectional games, Cazenovia’s batting leaders were Nate Johnson with a .643 batting average, 1 home run, 7 RBI, and 9 runs scored; Max Nichiporuk with a .615 batting average and 7 RBI; and Hayden Way with a .438 batting average, 1 home run, and 7 RBI.

“Max and Nate had crazy offensive numbers throughout the tournament, [and] Hayden constantly came up in clutch spots to help us win a bunch of games,” said Mike Nichiporuk.

The pitching leaders were Nate Johnson with a 2.40 earned run average, 11.2 in- cation within New York and is best suited to meet the needs of our Basic School training. We thank Governor Hochul for her continued support and unprecedented investment in initiatives like this that strengthen our public safety efforts.”

Additional information regarding the use of the Cazenovia College campus as an auxiliary academy and about applying to become a NYS Trooper is available on the governor’s website at governor.ny.gov/ board in 1988 and was elected town supervisor in 2014. My vision for the town in the coming years is for it to [remain] a strong agricultural community, [a] caring community where neighbors look out for each other, and a great place to raise a family.” nings pitched, and 20 strikeouts; O’Malley with a 4.50 earned run average, 9.1 innings pitched, and 13 strikeouts; and Fraser with a 3.00 earned run average, 4.2 innings pitched, and 10 strikeouts.

Stam, and Diana Brownlie, the event will feature poetry, music, videos, and dance. Admission is $20 for adults, $15 for seniors/students, and free for 18 and under. For more information, visit societyfornewmusic.org/concerts. cfm.

On July 29, Ingrid Slocum, a pianist who lives in Cazenovia, will play new music at the Cazenovia Farmers’ Market from 10 a.m. to noon. Slocum is a rising high school senior schooled at home through Memoria Academy, which teaches students through classical education. She takes piano lessons with Marlene Billhardt and mandolin lessons with Joe Davoli. She enjoys playing classical pieces by Chopin, Beethoven, Haydn, and Strauss, as well as songs from the 1940s. After high school, Slocum plans to continue her education at a liberal arts college.

Cazenovia Counterpoint is an initiative of the Society for New Music, a Syracuse-based organization that commissions, performs, and records works by regional composers; catalyzes artistic connections across CNY; and expands the audience for new music. Learn more at societyfornewmusic.org.

For updates on the Town of Fenner Bicentennial Celebration, visit townoffenner. com.

According to Mike Nichiporuk, this year’s All-Star team exhibited an impressive work ethic, dedication, and desire to improve.

He pointed out that from May 15 to June 26, most of the kids playing for the Cazenovia Majors All-Stars were also participating on travel ball teams and in regular season little league at the same time.

“We were running practices around [those other teams],” he said. “A lot of our practices were in the evenings on Fridays and Sundays, so the commitment from these guys was incredible. On top of that, this team never got down. We often found ourselves trailing or tied in the late innings, and we found a way to win. It’s an amazing group and [I’m] excited to watch them continue to grow at the next level.” news/governor-hochul-announces-sitenew-york-state-police-basic-schoolauxiliary-academy

To learn more about the CBSA and its programs, visit cazbaseballsoftball.org.

Cazenovia College was founded in 1824. In Dec. 2022, the institution announced that it would not be enrolling students for the Fall 2023 semester. In May 2023, the college held its 198th and final commencement ceremony, and on June 30, 2023, the college officially closed. For more information, visit cazenovia.edu

Ann Gruppe, 89

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Ann Gage Farrell Gruppe died peacefully on July 1, 2023. She was 89. A 1952 graduate of Whitesboro High School and a 1956 graduate of University of Colorado at Boulder, she earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing. When starting her career at Highland-Alameda County Hospital in Oakland, CA, she contracted tuberculosis. She moved to National Jewish Hospital in Colorado to quarantine and to participate in experimental treatments for tuberculosis. She returned to Central New York to be closer to family and served as a public health nurse for Oneida and Madison Counties, the director of health services and instructor of nursing at Cazenovia College, a staff nurse at Crouse-Irving Memorial Hospital, a supervisor at Loretto Home Care Services and other positions. She was a member of Sigma Theta Tau, the Nursing Honorary Society.

Ann married Edwin Gruppe in December 1962 at the Hamilton College Chapel during a legendary Central New York blizzard. After spending a night at the Lincklaen House, she and Ned settled in Cazenovia in 1963 and raised three children.

They were active members of the First Presbyterian Church in Cazenovia. Ann served as an elder and deacon of the church and was the long time chair of the Flower Committee, where she shared her love of flowers by arranging grand masterpieces. In recent years, she enjoyed playing the bells.

Ann and Ned resided at Thousand Island Park during the summers and were all-summer residents in retirement. She was a faithful member of the choir at the Tabernacle services.

She enjoyed being on the water, picnicking, walking, reading, gardening, and spending time with family and friends. No matter where she was, she cooked, enjoyed great meals and hosted many dinner parties. Not only were her meals delicious, but her tables were creatively presented complete with na-

Obituaries

ture-inspired centerpieces. Her recipes will be shared and enjoyed.

Ann is survived by her three children, Sarah (Robert) Marcotte of Lincoln, MA, James (Megan) Gruppe of Baldwinsville, and Martha (Patrick) Cunningham of Brighton, MI; six grandchildren, Alexandra, Nicholas and Grace Cunningham and Quinn, Brennan and Erin Gruppe; two brothers, Thomas (Nancy) Farrell of Newtown, PA and Gault (Phyllis) Farrell of Lebanon, NH; and nine nieces and five nephews, their spouses and children. She will be buried next to Ned in the Riverside Cemetery on Wellesley Island. Services will be held on Saturday, Aug. 12, at the Thousand Island Park Tabernacle at 10:30 a.m. and on Saturday, Sept. 23, at 11 a.m. at the First Presbyterian Church of Cazenovia.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that contributions be made in her honor to CAVAC Ambulance, 106 Nelson Street, Cazenovia, NY 13035, cavacambulance.org/donate, Wellesley Island Volunteer Fire Department, 43859 Cross Island Road, Fineview, NY 13640, or the First Presbyterian Church of Cazenovia.

Ayer & Zimmer Funeral Home, Cazenovia had arrangements; 315-655-8101.

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Larry W. Omans, 70

Professional snowmobile racer

Larry W. Omans, 70, passed away in Dayton, NV, on July 11, 2023. He was born on July 28, 1952, the third child of William Omans and Hetty Woodcock in Hamilton, N.Y. He grew up on Tuscarora Lake and had an avid interest in anything motorized. He was known to soup up lawn mowers to avoid the hassle of walking. His motorized passion drew him to snow machines, which he raced competitively from age 14. He notoriously drew scorn from worried parents after piloting his snowmobile across open water. Undeterred, he continued to work construction in the off-season and raced professionally until 1978. He was inducted in the Snowmobile Hall of Fame in Eagle River, Wisconsin and his 1976 SRX 440 Sno Pro is still featured there. He left professional racing to raise his children Justin and Kara with his wife, Virginia Hill, who remember him for his dogged work ethic. He would work all day at the construction site and build their family home by night. He was a determined man with little need for sleep!

Larry was diagnosed with cancer in 2006, which he tenaciously fought for 17 years. Between treatments, he still mustered the energy to play golf regularly, take on a number of home renovations and enjoy firearm target practice. He had enthusiasm for marathon road trips with his closest friend and caregiver Joey Basa, and they made many journeys to New York, Idaho and Montana to visit loved ones. His last project was the com - plete restoration of a 1973 Jeep CJ5, which he drove through the Nevada desert at reckless speeds - his love of full throttle racing lasted right until the end and belied his age and condition.

Larry was preceded in death by his son Justin Omans, his parents William and Hetty and his beloved canine companions Molly and Katie. He is survived by his daughter Kara Switzer (Travis) and four siblings Jo DenBleyker (Jack), Bridget Omans, Mark Omans (Karen Eschenberg) and Lindy Eschmann. The family is forever grateful to Joey, Eric, Terri, Brandon and Erika Basa for their love, care and support of Larry in his final years. A graveside service will be held Sept. 30, 2023, at Erieville Cemetery followed by a celebration of life at Hotel Solsville, 7243 Valley Road, Madison, NY, with times to be determined In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be given to the cancer organization of your choosing.

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