Manlius Cinema to present screening of Caz native’s second feature film

By kAtE Hill Staff Writer

Cazenovia native Siobhan Fallon Hogan will present a local sneak peek of her latest film, “Shelter in Solitude,” at the Manlius Cinema in advance of its official release nationwide.

The movie, which was filmed partly in Cazenovia, will premiere in Manlius on Sept. 6 and 7 and will be shown again on Sept. 8 and 9.

Fallon Hogan, who is the film’s writer, producer, and star, will be at both premieres to introduce her work and talk to the audience following the screenings. Other members of the cast will also be in attendance.

The Sept. 6 premiere will feature a formal red carpet and a step-and-repeat banner for photography. The second premiere will be much more casual with a step and repeat but no red carpet.

As of Aug. 10, tickets were sold out for the 7 p.m. screenings on Sept. 6 and 7, but tickets were still available for the 5 p.m. showings on those days. Tickets were also available for the Sept. 8 and 9 showings.

“We couldn’t do a full run due to contractual agreements, so we hope to be back after [the country-wide release],” said Fallon Hogan.

“Shelter in Solitude” will officially premiere on Sept. 26 at the Belcourt Theatre in Nashville, Tennessee, and it will open across the country on Sept. 29.

Directed by Vibeke Muasya, the film also stars Peter Macon (“The Orville”), Robert Patrick (“Terminator 2: Judgment Day”), and Dan Castellaneta (“The Simpsons”).

Described by Fallon Hogan as “an American, faith-filled, country western, prison love story told during COVID times,” “Shelter in Solitude” follows a death row prisoner, played by Macon, with 10 days left to live and his unconventional relationship with a wannabe country singer, played by Fallon Hogan.

According to its official website, the film is a social commentary on the inhumane conditions of the American prison system.

The movie description poses the question, “If one determined, uneducated woman can bring humanity to the system, why can’t the US government?”

“My father was an attorney and would tell us stories about his clients who were in prison, and I would think about them and wonder what they were doing all day in there,” said Fallon Hogan. “Then, when we filmed at the old defunct prison in downtown Syracuse. . . I got a [look at] the prison, and I could not believe the tight quarters and the horrible way they live — so sad.”

Fallon Hogan was born in Syracuse and raised in Cazenovia. She graduated from Le Moyne College in 1983 and earned a master of fine arts degree from the Catholic University of America in Washington, D.C. She has acted in several blockbusters, including “Forrest Gump,” “Men in Black,” “Holes,” “New in Town,” “Going in Style,” “Charlotte’s Web,” and “Funny Games.” Her television credits include “Saturday Night Live,” “Seinfeld,” “Billions,” “What We Do in the Shadows,” “American Gods,” “Wayward Pines,” “30 Rock,” and “Law & Order.”

She will soon be seen in the Sundance hit “Eileen” directed by William Oldroyd and starring Anne Hathaway.

“Shelter in Solitude” is the second film to be produced under Fallon Hogan’s production company, Emerald Caz Productions, which she established with her husband, Peter Hogan, and their son, Peter Munson Hogan, in 2019.

Emerald Caz Productions’ first feature film, “Rushed,” was released in 2021. Filmed partly in Central New York, the revenge thriller tells the story of Barbara O’Brien, an Upstate NY Irish Catholic mother whose life is turned upside down when her son Jimmy, a freshman in college, is in a fraternity hazing incident.

Several key members of the “Rushed” cast and production team returned for the second Emerald Caz Productions film, including Muasya, Patrick, producers Erin Fraser and Patrick Clifton, cinematographer Matthias Schubert, editor Sabine

Emiliani, and production design department member Lisa Luckett.

Jay Hunter of Rochester was the B-

Pompey native to present book reading and signing event at

Author explores Gold rush through 19th-century diary and

By kAtE Hill Staff Writer

On Friday, Aug. 25, the Cazenovia Public Library & Museum (CPL) will host a book reading and signing event with Elmer “Stub” Estey, author of “Oxcart Gold Rush: From Pompey Center, N.Y. to Sacramento – and Back.”

Estey grew up in the Town of Pompey and graduated from Cazenovia High School (CHS) in 1960. He attended Clarkson University and earned a bachelor of science degree in mechanical engineering in 1964 and a master of science degree in industrial management in ’66.

His book is based on the diary of Daniel W. Holbrook, which was

Nancy B. Dady, 94

Owned dady’s Village Market

Nancy B. Dady, 94, of New Woodstock, passed away peacefully Saturday, Aug. 5, 2023, just two weeks after see- discovered in the attic of Estey’s childhood home in Pompey Center 99 years after Holbrook first put pen to its pages.

According to Estey, Holbrook was a storekeeper, postmaster, and town clerk as a young man in Central New York in the mid-19th century. His diary, titled “Memorandum Book of Remarkable Events as they occur,” chronicled the years 1845 to 1850, recording day-to-day life in Pompey Center; his family’s move to the shores of Lake Michigan in the territory that would later become Wisconsin; and his journey West, by oxcart with three friends, to several of the California and Oregon mining towns made famous by the

Janet E. Dewey, 101

Taught piano

Janet Emily Dewey, 101, of Cazenovia, passed away Saturday, Aug. 5, 2023. She was born Nov. 11, 1921, in Syracuse to Wallace and Jennie Ingersoll and was a graduate of Cazenovia High School. Janet was a homemaker and had been employed by the Edwards family for many years. She enjoyed quilting, crocheting, making ing her great-grandchildren, grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews. She was born June 29, 1929 in Syracuse to Charles and Dorothy Wilde Bishop. Nancy was a graduate of Fabius High School and attended Brockport State the library historical narrative

1849 Gold Rush. His diary reports on everything from shipwrecks, murders, smallpox, and seeing Abraham Lincoln, to the Gold Rush, cholera, notable landmarks, and meeting Native Americans.

Estey was two years old when his four sisters discovered the small, leather-bound diary in a trunk in their parents’ house, which had previously been home to Holbrook’s son.

“I recall seeing it in the bookcase at my parents’ house for nearly 60 years,” said Estey. “When my parents had both passed away, the diary was given to me for safekeeping, and, almost 20 years later, I decided

Obituaries

various arts and crafts, camping and traveling. Janet was a former member of the Oran Community Church where she served as their pianist and a member of their choir. She also enjoyed teaching children how to master the piano for several years. She is survived by her three sons, Robert E. (Dorene) Dewey of Morley, NY, David (Pamela) Dewey of Delphi Falls and Brian (Carol) Dewey of Syracuse; six grandchildren, Collene (Kelly)

Teacher’s College. Nancy was the owner of Dady’s Village Market in New Woodstock and was an active member of the community. She served as a trustee, secretary and treasurer of the New Woodstock Cemetery Association, was

Submitted PhotoS past president of the American Legion Ladies Auxiliary of Madison County, and was a supporter of the New Woodstock Library and the New Woodstock Historical Society. She was also the bookkeeper for the New Woodstock Water District. In addition to family and community, her other great love was her lake cottage in Canada, built by her father; a place of happiness for generations.

A sister and brother who grew up in the town of Pompey and graduated from Cazenovia High School will read from and sign copies of their books at the Cazenovia Public library at 1 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 25.

Hein of Fulton, Sharon Chase of Evans Mills, Daniel (Jennifer) Dewey of Cazenovia, Steven (Janet) Dewey of Las Vegas, Mark (Jennifer) Dewey of McDonough, NY and Nathan Dewey of Syracuse; nine great grandchildren; one great, great grandson as well as several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, Janet was predeceased by her husband, Robert W. Dewey; her brother, Donald Ingersoll; her sisters, Cecilia McCarthy, Martha Smith and Lettie DeSilva.

Nancy is survived by her children, T. Peter Dady of Homer, T. Shawn Dady of Sheds and Lisa (Joanna Doherty) Dady of Providence, RI; her grandchildren, Benjamin Bedore, Timothy Bedore,

Calling hours were held from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., Monday, Aug. 14, 2023, with services to follow at Michael E. Brown Funeral Services, 2333 Fenner Road in Cazenovia. Burial was in Fabius Evergreen Cemetery. Contributions in Janet’s memory may be made to the Oran Community Church, 8560 Cazenovia Road, Manlius, NY 13104. Condolences for the Dewey family may be left at michaelebrownfuneralservices.com.

Thomas H. Dady and Nina

Dady; three great grandchildren, Blake, Jolie and Daniel Bedore. In addition to her parents, Nancy was predeceased by her husband, Thomas F. Dady, her daughter, Patricia Dady (Andy Keegan), and her brothers and sister. Graveside services were held at 11 a.m., Friday, Aug. 11, 2023, at the New Woodstock Cemetery, Main Street, New Woodstock. Calling hours were 5 to 7 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 10, 2023, at Michael E. Brown Funeral Services, 2333 Fenner Road in Cazenovia. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Nancy’s memory may be made to the New Woodstock Fire Department, P.O. Box 165, New Woodstock, NY 13122 or to CNY Spay Neuter Assistance Program, 17 Salisbury St., Cortland, NY 13045. Condolences for the Dady family may be left at michaelebrownfuneralservices.com. global diplomacy that people from different cul- ganizations for grants students in the country,” she said.

Goddy is a YES program finalist. He arrived on Aug. 7 in Washington DC with other YES finalists. According to Jeannin, the YES students were greeted by American Councils and given an orientation before being dispersed throughout the United States to their host families.

On Aug. 9, Goddy and other students from the YES and FLEX programs arrived in CNY and were greeted by their host families and three local coordinators, including Jeannin.

The students placed by Greenheart in CNY schools this year have come from Montenegro, Indonesia, Egypt, Poland, and the Philippines.

On Aug. 10, Jeannin reported that more students were expected to arrive later that week and the following week from Turkey, Azerbaijan, Moldova, and elsewhere.

Jeannin is a French teacher at Oneida High School. She first got involved with student exchange through a summer program working with French and Spanish students during the month of July.

“I thought it would be a good summer job and good for my students to connect with kids from France,” she said. “It was fantastic. Thirteen years later, my former students are sending me Instagram pics with their French exchange students. They are friends for life. The Oneida families embraced the experience, and one [has been] a repeat host family ever since. I absolutely love the connections that are made between [the] American families and exchange students. It’s a life-changing experience for all.”

Jeannin recalled that when she transitioned from the summer program to the all-year program, her perspective changed as she witnessed how deep and meaningful the connections between the students and host families became after 10 whole months together.

“In 2019-2020, I became involved with the [grants students], and my passion for exchange students increased tenfold,” she said. “I have learned so much about countries that I had never heard of before and of places that I can only dream of visiting one day, [such as] Egypt, India, Tunisia, Kazakhstan, Georgia, Indonesia, Moldova, Tajikistan, etc. I believe it is essential for tural and religious backgrounds meet and learn about each other because, at the end of the day, we discover that we are all striving for the same things — love, stability, peace, and prosperity.”

Becoming a host

According to an Aug. 4 press release calling for local Greenheart hosts, volunteer host families come from varied economic, religious, and racial backgrounds and include working parents, “empty nesters,” single parents, and single individuals.

Hosts are responsible for providing open communication, encouragement, patience, and sound advice; a separate bed, which can be in a shared room with a host sibling of similar age and same gender; a quiet place to study; three daily meals; local transportation as students are not permitted to drive while in the program; and a welcoming home that includes the student as a member of the family. Students have their own accident and health insurance and bring their own spending money. Students are encouraged to participate in school-sponsored activities, community service, and environmental programs. Greenheart provides regular communication and support to both host families and students.

“Host families make all of the difference,” said Greenheart International Vice President Marcelle Benedicta in the press release. “They influence a young adult’s life-changing world views and [make] dreams come true. When a host family is so willing to give, they have as many rewarding and enriching experiences as the student.”

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To learn more about hosting with Greenheart Exchange, visit greenheartexchange.org or contact Jeannin at cjeannin4greenheart@ gmail.com or 315-663-6721. Lunch

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Drive sober

The idea of driving sober seems like something that should go without saying, but the reality is many do choose to get behind the wheel under the influence of alcohol or other substances.

Make no mistake, this is a dangerous decision for many reasons that can carry many consequences that can affect the life of the driver, their friends and families as well as people they may not even know.

State police and local law enforcement will be out in force through Labor Day weekend as part of the national “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” campaign to prevent drugged and drunk driving. The national enforcement period begins on Friday, Aug. 16 and runs through Labor Day.

The last few weeks of summer through Labor Day weekend traditionally results in heavy traffic volumes throughout the state. Unfortunately, this increased flow of traffic brings with it increased accidents, serious injuries and fatalities.

Because this period is marked by increased travel and end of summer celebrations that include alcohol consumption, law enforcement officials across the country have chosen to jointly participate in the campaign. The state police goal is to maximize enforcement efforts to ensure motorists are not needlessly injured or killed by an intoxicated or drug impaired driver during this time.

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, drunk driving killed 10,497 people in 2016. On average, one person is killed every 50 minutes in an alcoholimpaired driving crash.

Drivers can expect to see sobriety checkpoints during the campaign, along with more troopers on major highways during this detail.

In addition to the DWI checkpoints and patrols, troopers will also be watching for distracted or impaired drivers, vehicle occupants who are not properly buckled up, and drivers that are violating the Move Over Law.

During the campaign, which is funded by the Governor’s Traffic Safety Committee, troopers will be using both marked state police vehicles and concealed identity traffic enforcement (CITE) vehicles as part of the operation.

The CITE vehicles allow troopers to more easily identify motorists who are using handheld devices while driving. CITE vehicles allow the trooper to better observe distracted driving violations. These vehicles blend in with every day traffic, but are unmistakable as emergency vehicles once the emergency lighting is activated.

Over Labor Day Weekend 2017, the state police made 193 DWI arrests and issued more than 21,900 tickets.

Aside from the tickets issued, the number of lives lost and the even larger number of lives affected by drunk driving is staggering and should serve as impetus to make wise decisions and not get behind the wheel when impaired.

And as recent commercials warning about drunk driving remind us, having glasses of water or coffee is not a way to suddenly be sober. It takes the body some time to process alcohol and there is little anyone can do to speed up that process.

If you are going to drink, don’t drive, call a ride service, walk or have a designated driver in the interest of your own safety and all the others out on the road.