Cazenovia Republican digital edition - Aug. 23, 2023

Caz teacher named ‘Outstanding Business educator’

By kate hill Staff writer

The Business Teachers Association of New York State (BTANYS) recently named Christina New of Cazenovia High School (CHS) as the 2022-23 Clinton A. Reed Outstanding Business Educator Award recipient.

The award recognizes a business teacher who has made significant contributions to his or her school district as well as the profession of business education.

New, who has been teaching in the Cazenovia Central School District (CCSD) since 2006, is the CHS Career & Technical Education (CTE) Department leader and the school’s certified Work-Based Learning (WBL) coordinator.

Through the WBL program, which New launched in 2020, eligible seniors spend part of the school week working in local businesses that align with their career interests and learning from industry mentors.

During the 2022-23 school year, New also taught personal finance,

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Cazenovia high School Business teacher Christina New was recently named the 2022-23 Clinton a. Reed Outstanding Business educator award recipient by the Business teachers association of New York State.

leadership, accounting, entrepreneurship, and a seventh-grade business exploratory class. This coming school year, she will also offer a career and financial management class.

Throughout her time at CCSD, New has launched several new class-

es, district events, and programs, many of which involve collaborations with the local business community. She introduced the Burton Street Elementary School “Dollar Dog” savings program, Shark Tank Night,

the Mr. Caz pageant, the Empower “Mad City Money” financial simulation, the EVERFI financial simulation, the STEM-based extracurricular club Caz Creates, guest speakers from AmeriCU Credit Union, the middle school leadership mentoring

program, and a unique partnership with Cazenovia-based landscaping company Scholars Landscaping.

Additionally, New and CTE teacher Sara McDowell started a CTE National Technical Honor So-

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aquatic invasive species prevention options

By kate hill Staff writer

On Aug. 14, the Cazenovia Town Board considered a couple of potential options to help prevent the introduction of aquatic invasive species and other pollutants into Cazenovia Lake from other bodies of water.

The discussion focused specifically on what the town could do legally to prevent waterfront owners from launching uninspected boats into the lake from their private land.

During his report, Town Attorney John Langey informed the board that one option would be to adopt a law requiring any boat launched from a private landowner’s property to be inspected before it enters the water.

“Up in the Adirondacks, they have these places on a separate piece of land where you stop in and they inspect [your boat], and you go somewhere else to launch it,” he said. “I’m sure there is a stickering process.”

The challenge, according to Langey, would be enforcing such a law, even with a sticker system in place to indicate whether a boat has been inspected.

Langey also reported that he investigated whether there are towns with laws requiring all boats to be launched at a public inspection site.

“We couldn’t find a specific example of a town that passed a law that says, ‘Even if you are a waterfront owner, you must go to this location and [put] your boat in and take your boat out from that particular site,’” he said. “We didn’t see that.”

He added that even though he didn’t identify another municipality with such a law, the Town of Cazenovia would have the authority to adopt one under its police powers.

The Lakeside Park Boat Launch, which is run by the Village of Cazenovia, is currently the only inspection site on the lake.

Langey suggested that the town have a conversation with the village regarding potential collaboration and the best path forward.

Following the attorney’s report, Councilor Jimmy Golub reported on a Cazenovia Lake Association community outreach event that he recently held at his home.

Cazenovia veterinarian offers peaceful, at-home end-of-life services for pets

One of the big discussions of the evening, according to Golub, was focused on invasive weeds.

“Just speaking for myself, I think we should try to do something to try to safeguard the lake,” he said. “. . . We’ve got to do all we can.”

Earlier in the meeting, the board authorized the appointment of two temporary laborers to continue to address the presence of the invasive species European Frog-bit in the lake and surrounding areas.

According to the adopted resolution, the town has determined that the eradication of the species can be accomplished through a combination of specially trained temporary workers and volunteers who hand-pull the plants from the lake.

The two laborers will be paid $14.29 per hour for a maximum of 70 hours each. in other news

During the public comment period, Rebecca Garden, a member of the AntiRacism Coalition of Cazenovia (ARC-C), announced plans for the first annual “Abolition Day” in commemoration of the 1850 Fugitive Slave Law Convention.

Garden informed the board that the remembrance would be held at “The 1850” property on Sullivan Street on Sunday, Aug. 20.

The convention, which was held in Cazenovia on Aug. 21–22, started out in a church at the site of the Catherine Cummings Theatre on Lincklaen St. To accommodate the crowds, the gathering was moved the second day to Grace Wilson’s apple orchard, which is now the site of “The 1850” property on Sullivan Street.

Participants included notable abolitionists Frederick Douglass, Jermain Wesley Loguen, Mary and Emily Edmonson, Angelina Grimké, and Gerrit Smith.

“I think it’s going to be a really modest gathering,” Garden said of the first Abolition Day. “. . . It’s almost symbolic more than anything else this year, but we hope that over time it does build. You are all invited; we would love to have you.”

For more information on ARC-C, visit arc-c.org. The Cazenovia Town Board typically meets on the second Monday of every month at 7:30 p.m. For more information, visit towncazenovia.digitaltowpath.org or call the town office at 315-655-9213.

By kate hill Staff writer

Cazenovia resident and veterinarian Barbara Roach, DVM, CHPV, recently launched a new business, Gentle Goodbye Animal Hospice, to help individuals and families navigate the hardest part of having a pet — saying goodbye.

Gentle Goodbye provides “peaceful & compassionate” end-of-life services, including in-home pet euthanasia, telemedicine consults regarding end-of-life concerns and decisions, and cremation and memorialization options provided by Forever Meadows Pet Memorialization and Cremation Services in combination with Gentle Goodbye.

Roach started her career in veterinary medicine at age 16 as the kennel assistant and manager of a small animal clinic on Long Island where she grew up. She went directly from high school to SUNY Delhi where she received her veterinary technician degree at age 19.

“This allowed me to work in the field of veterinary medicine while pursuing my bachelor’s degree from SUNY Binghamton,” Roach wrote in her biography on the Gentle Goodbye website.

She graduated from Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine and has been a practicing veterinarian since 1996.

Roach has worked in private practice for 27 years in addition to serving as a state and federal veterinarian for 10 years.

She has been an associate at Village Veterinary Hospital in Canastota since 2000 and has resided in Cazenovia since 2017.

The veterinarian said that ever since she started working in private practice, she has had a great desire to assist owners and their pets during the animals’ senior years in the comfort of

their own homes.

In 2020, she completed an 18-month certification program through the International Association for Animal Hospice and Palliative Care.

“I have always understood the need and desire of my clients to minimize the stress that veterinary procedures cause for their pets,” she wrote in her bio. “My ability to help pets at the end of their life, at a time of need, in a non-stressful environment brings me peace and fulfillment. In addition, I hope it will bring you, as a pet owner, a peaceful lasting memory of your very special family member at a crucial time in [your] and their lives.”

This past spring, Gentle Goodbye provided its services to local resident Jane LaSure and her smooth-coated collie, Alexander, who was a beloved therapy dog and champion show dog.

“Alexander’s diagnosis was sudden and shocking, [and] his remaining quality time was limited,” said LaSure.

“His final weeks were happy and normal. We were at a loss as to when or where things would take a turn. In a matter of hours, his condition became grave. Through a referral, Gentle Goodbye came to his side right here at home and gave him peace. Every emotional and logistical detail was handled with class and grace. Dr. Roach was his angel.”

Roach officially opened her business in April 2023.

“I have already helped about 60 families all over Central New York,” she said on Aug. 15. “. . . I still work as a general practitioner and do this in my free time. My husband has been helping me some. We enjoy hearing all the stories of how they [acquired] the pets, how long they’ve had them, [and] how much they mean to them. It’s very quaint helping them in their own home.”

To learn more about the new business, visit gentlegoodbye.net or the “Gentle Goodbye Animal Hospice” Facebook page.

Jeanne a evans, 92

Former Cazenovia College vice president

Jeanne A. Evans, 92, of Fayetteville, passed away Monday, Aug. 14, 2023, at home with her husband and son by her side. She was born Dec. 23, 1930, in Syracuse to Charles and Cecelia Baniewicz.

Jeanne was a graduate of North Syracuse High School in 1949 and earned her bachelor’s degree in business administration from Syracuse University in 1952.

She was employed as an office manager with King & King Architects and

Robert l. Winje, 88 enjoyed skiing, sailing, bridge

Robert Lewis Winje, 88, of Manlius and Marco Island, FL, peacefully entered into heaven on Aug. 7, 2023 surrounded by his family in Bellevue, NE. He was born May 10, 1935, to Ida and Herbert Winje in Breckenridge, MN.

Bob, the most loving and devoted husband, father, and grandfather is survived by his wife, Susan; daughter: Michelle (David) Diamant of Lincoln, NE, son: Michael (Patricia) Winje of Manlius; son-in-law: Shawn Van Winkle of St. Louis, MO; grandchildren: Jennifer (N. Omar) Valentine, Ethan (Bridget) Diamant, Robert J. Winje, Eli Diamant, Meghan Winje, Lincoln Diamant, Logan Van Winkle; great-grandchildren: Nicolas and Hailey Valentine; sisters Audrey Wellendorf, Marilyn (Dick) Lund and many nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents: Ida and Herbert Winje; youngest daughter: Cheryl Van Winkle, sister: Marguerite Krey and brothers-in-law: Donald Wellendorf and Wally Krey.

Upon graduation from Clinton High School in Clinton, MN, Bob attended St.

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retired as the vice president of Cazenovia College in 1981.

Jeanne was a member of St. David’s Episcopal Church in Fayetteville, the Order of the Eastern Star and was a former member of the Cazenovia Ski Club. Jeanne enjoyed winters in Florida with her husband, going on cruises and cross-stitching.

Jeanne is survived by her husband, William O. Evans of Fayetteville; her son William O. Evans II of Fayetteville as well as several nieces, nephews and cousins. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her sister, Charlotte Hoover and her brothers, Charles and

Frank Baniewicz.

Calling hours were held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 19, 2023, at Michael E. Brown Funeral Services, 2333 Fenner Road in Cazenovia. Private graveside services were be held at the Welsh Union Cemetery, Nelson.

Contributions in Jeanne’s memory may be made to the Welsh Church. 3720 Welsh Church Road, Erieville, NY 13061.

Condolences for the Evans family may be left at michaelebrownfuneralservices.com.

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granted a patent on his invention of the vertical velocity ambiguity resolution method. It was through work where he met his bride, Susan Stroud, or as he lovingly called her, “Sweets.” The two married on Nov. 27, 1965 and raised their three children in Manlius.

At home, Bob enjoyed spending time in his wood shop, where he built furniture, kitchen cabinets and many other projects including requests from his children and grandchildren. Bob knew his way around a toolbox and could fix anything that needed to be fixed.

In the summer months Bob coached the Town of Manlius Little League Baseball as well as assisted with softball leagues. In the winter you could find him working as a ski instructor at Greek Peak Mountain Resort in Cortland, N.Y., and later at Labrador Mountain in Truxton, N.Y. Many of his family members have fond memories of him teaching them how to ski as young children.

Bob participated in bridge clubs in Syracuse as well as Marco Island. Bob and Sue played couples bridge with many friends on a regular basis including the Marco Island Bridge Club. He was a member of the American Contract Bridge League and excelled at playing duplicate bridge.

Another one of Bob’s passions was sailing. He and Sue docked their 34’ Grampian Ketch at Navy Point in Sackets Harbor, NY. They later moved to Henderson Harbor, N.Y., and joined the Henderson Harbor Yacht club to remain close to the sailing community for 12 years.

From 1996 to 1999 Bob and Sue were “snow birds” and spent their winters in Marco Island, FL, and permanently moved there until 2022 when they moved to Bellevue, NE.

John’s University and graduated from the University of Minnesota with a degree in electrical engineering. He moved to Syracuse for his new career at General Electric Company in the Heavy Military Department in 1958. He specialized in radar and sonar projects until he retired in 1993. In 1995 he was

To this day when skiing, they can hear him hollering “plant your poles” and “bend your knees.”

Bob enjoyed traveling with his family, usually by car and stopping in many states. There were many trips to Minnesota to see his parents, sisters and their families. One of his favorite trips was a cruise in Alaska where the couple celebrated their 30th anniversary.

Bob will be remembered as a kind, caring, loving and funny man who always put God and his family first. He was dependable, and always did what was right.

A funeral mass to be held on Saturday, Aug. 26, 2023, at 11 a.m., luncheon to follow, at Immaculate Conception Parish, 400 Salt Springs St., Fayetteville, NY 13066.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to: OnCare Hospice, 16934 Frances St. Suite 105, Omaha, NE 68130.

Join Cub Scouts Pack 16 & Troop 18 BSA for a Community Campfire & Recruitment event!

At LAKESIDE Park – Cazenovia

Saturday August 26th 2023

Drop in anytime from 2pm-9pm

Join us for an “open house” style recruitment event that showcases some great Scout skills & a fun campfire program with skits, songs, jokes, and S’mores!

If you are interested in Cazenovia’s Scouting program, please join us & see what it’s all about. This is a FREE family event!!

Open to boys & girls in kindergarten through 17 years old.

*ENROLLMENT IS OPEN NOW*

We will be serving hotdogs,

beautification work;

Loads and unloads trucks, stacks materials and supplies and delivers

• materials and supplies to their point of use;

May act as flagman on highway jobs, directs trucks at loading and unloading

• sites;

May assist in erecting snow fences and barricades. picnic tables and

• recreation equipment

Performs general clean-up work such as removing debris, raking leaves,

• cutting grass and weeds;

Mops, sweeps and washes floors, stairs, hallways and restrooms;

• Dusts desks, woodwork, furniture and other equipment;

• Collects and disposes of trash and garbage, empties waste baskets and

• separates recyclable material

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Donald F. Friend, 81 retired from Oneida limited

Donald “Donny” F. Friend, 81 years old of Waterford, WI, beloved son, brother and uncle, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, Aug. 16, 2023.

He was born May 29, 1942, in Oneida, N.Y., the son of the late Louis and Helen (Cox) Friend. Donny lived most of his life in Cazenovia and graduated from Cazenovia High School in 1960.

He was employed at Oneida Limited for 25 years prior to his retirement. After his retirement, Donny wanted to stay busy and began working at Kroger Foods. He was a long-time member at Wesleyan Methodist Church in Chittenango. He enjoyed “putzing” and always found things to do. He liked taking daily walks, spending

Melissa Gale, L.Ac., Dipl.Ac. Cazenovia Office 315-663-1167

time playing cards and was always working on a puzzle. His memory was sharp, and he could always tell you when someone’s birthday was. Above all, Donny cherished time spent with his family. He will be sorely missed.

Donny’s loving memory will forever be in the hearts of his family and friends. He is survived by his older sister, Phyllis Shaw of North Carolina, youngest sister, Sheila Bartlett of Mississippi, and sister-in-law, Mary Friend of New York. He is further survived by numerous nieces and nephews and many friends.

In addition to his parents, Donny was preceded in death by his brothers, Roger Friend and Robert Friend, his brother-inlaw, James Shaw, and his sister-in-law, Judith Friend.

Services for Donald were held privately. Those desiring may make contributions in Donny’s memory to the Alzheimer’s Association, act.alz.org.

Arrangements were by Proko Funeral Home & Crematory, 5111-60th St., Kenosha, WI 53144; 262-654-3533. Visit and sign Donny’s Online Memorial Book at prokofuneralhome.com.

THE NELSON TOWN OFFICE WILL BE OPEN THE FOLLOWING DAYS AND HOURS FOR THE WEEK OF AUGUST 21ST – AUGUST 25TH

MONDAY, AUGUST 21ST AND WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 23RD10A.M. – 2 P.M.

THURSDAY, AUGUST 24TH – 12 P.M. – 4 P.M.

FRIDAY, AUGUST 25TH – 9 A.M. – 1 P.M.

REGULAR OFFICE HOURS WILL RESUME MONDAY, AUGUST 28TH

DEBBIE COSTELLO, TOWN CLERK TOWN OF NELSON

Potential Sellers

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Take advantage of the continued Seller’s Market, what’s your Market Value?

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60-DAY NOTICE OF INTENT TO FILE

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 October 16, 2023, 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 www.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 and 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 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 which have been agreed to be implemented to avoid, minimize and mitigate potential impacts. No sooner than three days before the Application is filed, an additional notice will be published announcing the anticipated filing of the Application. This notice is being provided in accordance with 19 NYCRR 900-1.3(d) and is being published at least 60 days prior to the filing of the Application.

Pursuant to 19 NYCRR 900-5, 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 will be made to the Office of Renewable Energy Siting, Attention: Request for Local Agency Account Funding, 99 Washington Avenue, Albany, NY 12231-0001.

Further details regarding the Project and updates on the Application will be provided on https://ccrenew.com/projects/oxbow/. To learn more visit https://ccrenew.com/projects/ oxbow/ or contact us at:

Oxbow Hill Solar, LLC

c/o Cypress Creek Renewables Development, LLC

24 4th Street

Troy, NY 12180

Project Representative:

Keith Silliman, Director of Regulatory Compliance

1-518-788-8665

Keith.Silliman@ccrenew.com

Oxbow Hill Solar, LLC Madison County, New York

Donald F. Friend

Cazenovia National Guard member promoted

Major General Ray Shields, the adjutant general for the state of New York, announces the recent promotion of members of the New York Army National Guard in recognition of their capability for additional responsibility and leadership.

Kyle Besley from Cazenovia and assigned to the New York Medical Readiness Detachment, received a promotion

June 6 to the rank of sergeant 1st class.

Army National Guard promotions are based on a soldier’s overall performance, demonstrated leadership abilities, professionalism and future development potential.

These promotions recognize the best qualified soldiers for a career in the New York Army National Guard.

Army National Guard Citizen Soldiers

who serve our state and nation are eligible for monthly pay, educational benefits (from the state and federal government), travel across the globe, technical and leadership training, health and dental insurance and contributions towards retirement programs similar to a 401(k).

For more information about the New York Army National Guard, visit dmna. ny.go v or 1800goguard.co m

Caz resident retires after 26 years of military service

Col. William J. McCrink III, a Cazenovia resident and the commander of the New York Air National Guard’s 174th Attack Wing, retired after 26 years of military service during a ceremony at Hancock Field Air National Guard Base on Aug. 5. McCrink, who took command of the wing in 2020, turned over the command to Col. John R. O’Connor in June.

Before McCrink commanded the 174th Attack Wing, he served as the commander of the 108th Attack Squadron and the 174th Operations Group.McCrink received his commission through the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs. Following graduation in 1996, McCrink became a TG-4 instructor pilot at the academy.

His assignments included flying the F-16 at Luke Air Force Base in Arizona and Eielson Air Force Base in Alaska, and Atlantic City Air National Guard Base in New Jersey.

He served as the flight command and assistant director of operations, for the 20th Air Support Operations Squadron at Fort Drum and then moved onto assignments in the Republic of Korea and Aviano Italy, before joined the 174th Attack Wing.

Brig. Gen. Gary R. Charlton II, 105th Airlift Wing commander, presided over the retirement ceremony, which included speeches, awards and farewells.McCrink has flown missions and deployed in support of Operations in Iraq and Afghanistan and participated in numerous NATO exercises and Tactical Evaluations as part of the NATO Strike Mission in Europe.

He was also responsible for establishing the first fully integrated daily MQ-9 Reper remotely piloted aircraft operations in civilian air space. McCrink is a command pilot with more than 2,400 flying hours in the F-16C and on the MQ-9. McCrink has received numerous major awards and decorations for his achievements.During the ceremony, he thanked numerous people, from past commanders, family and friends to the young airmen who are currently serving.

The 174th Attack Wing flies the

MQ-9 Reaper Remotely Piloted Aircraft is also responsible for total force aircrew production at the first Air National Guard MQ-9 Flight Training Unit, as well as provides maintenance technician training for the Air Force, Air National Guard, Air Force Reserve, and NATO partner nations at the first Air National Guard MQ-9 Field Training Detachment. Additionally, the wing hosts the 152d Air Operations Group, which supports operations in Europe and Africa.

The New York National Guard (New York State Division of Military and Naval Affairs) is the state’s executive agency responsible to the Governor for managing New York’s Military Forces, which consists of nearly 20,000 members of the New York Army National Guard, the New York Air National Guard, the New York Naval Militia and the New York Guard.

Cazenovia students attend Boys’, Girls’ State

The Cazenovia School District recently had seven incoming high school seniors participate in the annual New York State Boys’ State and Girls’ State sponsored by the American Legion and the Legion Auxiliary.

Boys’ State was held at SUNY Morrisville from June 25 to 30, and Girls’ State at SUNY Brockport from July 2 to 7.

The 2023 Boys’ State delegates were Traian Cheriu, Garret Lounsbury, Max Vidakovic, Connor Frisbie, William Guider and Micah Hamm.

The 2023 Girls’ State delegate was Rachel Malloy.

These delegates were nominated, interviewed, and selected based on their outstanding qualifications in academic achievement, leadership, character and citizenship by a committee comprised of Cazenovia Post 88 American Legion members and Legion Auxiliary members.

The week-long event teaches over 1,000 young men and women from across New York State about the organization of city, county, and state government.

The delegates established a mock government and ran for elected office. Here they performed official duties to include proposing bills, casting votes, and passing legislation. They also participated in physical fitness, teamwork, sports, music, and other activities under the guidance of American Legion counselors and U.S. Marines.

“I had such an amazing experience at Girls’ State with a great group of girls that turned into amazing friends,” Malloy said. “Creating a hypothetical 51st state taught me so much about how our government works and what more I can do to be involved in it. I learned how to be a better leader and help recognize active military members and veterans in my community and across the state of New York. I want to thank the Cazenovia American Legion Auxiliary for sponsoring me and giving me the opportunity to attend this beneficial event.”

The overall mission of the Boys’ and Girls’ State programs is to teach young men and women the practical aspects of government and come to recognize that the individual is integral to the character and success of government.

Col. William J. McCrink III

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At the fair

Is it the rides? Or maybe it is the food? Or maybe it is the live entertainment? Maybe it is the cows, sheep, chickens and other assorted animals? Maybe it is something else all together? Or maybe it is a combination of all of the above and many other things that aren’t even on this list?

Whatever the reasons are many of us and thousands of others from across the state and even from out of state will be spending some time at the Great New York State Fair over the next few weeks.

We know the fair is a capstone event of summer and while it seems summer has gone by awfully fast, the fair gives us a chance to enjoy a variety of entertainment and attractions and some of the best of what the state has to offer, and stretch out these summer days a little longer.

And while many of us don’t like to see summer coming to an end, the fair is a staple, a tradition. A tradition that we can tailor to our own interests and many people do with their own personal must see attractions. Whether it is the butter sculpture or hitting the midway, shopping, enjoying a variety of foods or enjoying one of the many concerts, the fair is something that everyone approaches in their own way and with their own personal favorites.

The fair has a long and rich history and it has become New York’s largest annual event and tradition for hundreds of thousands of families from all corners of the state.

The first fair took place in Syracuse in 1841 and by 1890 had made Syracuse its permanent home.

It is the oldest and one of the largest state fairs in the United States, with nearly one million visitors annually and more than a million in 2018 when attendance hit about 1.2 million people.

The idea of the fair goes back a few years prior to 1841 when in February of 1832, the New York State Agricultural Society was founded in Albany by a group of farmers, legislators, and others to promote agricultural improvement and local fairs.

The nation’s first state fair was later held in Syracuse from Sept. 29 to 30, 1841.

Attendance was estimated at 10,000 to 15,000 and features included speeches, animal exhibits, a plowing contest, and samples of manufactured farm and home goods.

In the ensuing years prior to 1890, the fair moved to various cities across the state.

The second New York State Fair was held in Albany in 1842. Between 1842 and 1889, the fair traveled among 11 different cities: Albany, Auburn, Buffalo, Elmira, New York City, Poughkeepsie, Rochester, Saratoga Springs, Syracuse, Utica and Watertown.

In September 1890, the Syracuse Land Company donated a 100-acre tract of land in Geddes to the Agricultural Society.

Crossed by railways that facilitated exhibit transport, the Onondaga County location became the fair’s permanent home.

In the late 1890s, the Agricultural Society turned to state government for relief from debt due to the construction of permanent buildings on the site. The state purchased the grounds in 1899, and assumed management of the fair the next year, creating an 11-member State Fair Commission appointed by the governor.

Over the next few decades, changes took place that helped shape the fair and fairgrounds as we now know them with the addition of structures like the Center of Progress Building and the Dairy Building and most recently more changes took place beginning in 2015 and were highlighted by the Expo Center.

But as the fair and its grounds have changed and grown, the mission has remained largely the same, highlight and share the best of New York State.

So whether it is a concert, bringing the kids for a day of rides and games or a night out to enjoy some drinks and food, take some time to enjoy the Great New York State Fair.

PlAnning foR A PlAnnER

It’s that time again - at least my daily calendar/ planner says so. It’s time to purchase next year’s version. And there lies the rub.

Planners and calendars … whatever you call them are pure paper seduction for me. I love them … too much. Realistically I need a smallish daily calendar that will fit in my purse. It should have enough space for me to note times, places and reasons. As a now-veteran retiree, my calendar needs far less doodads than I thought I needed.

Let me explain. Planners promise. They promise organization, a lowering of stress, world peace and better hair … they are, in that promise, a non-medical solution to too much cortisol, to sleepless nights, chewed fingernails, missed opportunities and the fact that nothing fits. And I believed them. In some ways and on some days I still do.

When I was teaching I really didn’t need a calendar much beyond the wall calendar that the school sends out each year. I noted any upcoming events and appointments on those little boxes surrounding each day of the month. I’ve saved them. My favorite was 1970-71, after I had taken a leave of absence. It was the year that my son was born. All of the little squares were filled with activities, most of which related to an organization to which I belonged, the Jaycees. That year we were sponsoring and executing the hosting of a group of European teachers who came here to learn about American culture. There was a break after June 13 for six months where there

are no entries. During those months I found out how any kind of calendar fails, becomes mostly irrelevant, when you are a neophyte parent.

But I still believed that a well thought out planner would help me get my life in order. I lusted after the big ones, the gargantuan tomes that required a tote bag for transport. I saw accomplished women with them, their pages stuffed with clipped on notes, tabbed sections with stickers that reminded you to purchase a gift or attend an event. They had pockets and rulers and jeweled reminder bookmarks. Oh, how I admired them.

But they were pricey and ultimately time consuming. Some even required taking a week-long course in how to effectively use them.

I mostly bought my calendars elsewhere, trying to find just the right size, cover and “extras” at the right price to meet my needs. Like the wall calendars, I’ve stashed all of my book calendars in my desk’s lower drawers. One stands out because … and I don’t know where I bought this … its cover is a bright green flower-bedecked silk. It was small, very easily fitting in my purse. A lot of interesting things happened that year. I wonder if the calendar’s panache had anything to do with that. It smelled like cedar too. Why? I have no idea.

This time around, I am bombarded with offers of magical planners on my

Disturbing and troubling

To the editor:

Facebook feed. Just about every purveyor has their version of a life fixer. Amazon’s listing is gargantuan. Even Starbucks has a planner for sale. One of these is particularly enticing. I scrolled by the others, but this one … produced by a company not particularly known for planners, this one is a subscription service that sends you a monthly booklet with graphics that help you forge ahead into a future that you have organized on its pages. There is a page for tracking habits that you want to develop or retain, one on which you fill in vividly distinctive boxes that describe who you are, goal setting pages for the day, the week, the month and eternity. The publisher promises that it will get to know your needs and “curate” each coming month’s booklet to your needs. Oh, my gosh, that is like having a live-in personal assistant. And the publisher promises that your involvement in this planner’s goals will only take five minutes a day. One user gushes,” It’s changed my life and led me to self-care, inspiration, and creativity.”

Really?

It costs $25 a month. If it worked, that would be a bargain. But I remember how many of my past planner indiscretions demonstrated how little I actually used their organizing methodology. It’s like those two baby books that I started out with gusto and frittered out with exhaustion. I have a box of stickers, a page marker, a ruler and assorted other extras from failed planners of the past. And … this one has an app. Yes, an app, where you can congregate with others

The recent actions by the Manlius Town Board are disturbing and troubling. On July 14, residents of the Town of Manlius submitted a proposition calling for a vote on whether the Town of Manlius should switch from its current at-large election of town board members to a ward system which if adopted, would create six districts in the Town to guarantee all areas of Manlius are represented. We can certainly have a discussion on the merits of the systems. Currently, five of the six board members reside in and around the Village of Manlius, only one lives in the Village of Fayetteville, and none reside in Fremont, Minoa, or Kirkville.

Yet the town board’s discussion on this issue at the last two meetings has focused on individual member’s alleged grievance that having a special election somehow disenfranchises voters. Imagine that, having an election in the mind of Heather Waters or John Deer somehow prevents someone from voting. Perhaps the name “Democratic Party” is misleading. But this is not the most stunning occurrence in the last few weeks.

That distinction goes to the Democrat candidate for Town Judge John Boyd. Mr. Boyd’s website proclaims that “judges should be impartial and provide rulings based on the law,” yet his recent comments about the ward system are anything but impartial or based in the law.

Mr. Boyd stated at the Aug. 9, 2023 town board meeting, and then reposted to his Facebook page disturbing statements slandering entire segments of our community. He said: “Consider this: In a ward system, each board member represents a specific area and population within our town. While this may provide localized representation, it also means that certain pockets of our community could become echo chambers for extreme viewpoints. This poses a significant risk.”

Mr. Boyd, by his comments, has betrayed his own bigotry. Because he is afraid of who unrepresented people may elect, Mr. Boyd believes we are undeserving of representation. There is no other way to state this. Quite simply, John Boyd does not have the appropriate temperament to be involved in the judiciary, much less as a judge making decisions on the fate of individuals. See his diatribe at: Manlius Town Board – YouTub e :time 17:15. He starts by saying his remarks are “not political…” The board sat on their as hands as he proceeded to denigrate wide swaths of the Manlius electorate.

Just imagine if he gets elected to the bench and you are before him on a matter. Will your fine be dependent on your zip code? Would a sentence not be determined by the convicted crime, but whether you live in what Mr. Boyd deems to be an appropriate neighborhood? Considering his view that only some are deserving of representation in government, one can only imagine how he would act if entrusted with public office.

StEPhEn BEnSon Manlius

who have succumbed to its spell. I read an entry on Facebook by a former adherent who judiciously purchased a year’s subscription, but who asked for her money back when she felt ostracized by people who came together on this app.

My husband bought a new electric razor last week and it too has an app. I’d better check that out. Could be trouble ahead there.

So, this year, I will cruise the aisles at Walmart to find just the right size planner; one that looks pretty and folds flat on the table.

There is one thing that all of these planners, calendars, etc. lack. There is no provision, no cute graphics for procrastination, a way to acknowledge that my lists are most probably aspirational and should be examined for a more realistic posting.

Some people use their planners to save their souls. Mine are, at best, reminders of doctor appointments when the car needs inspection, an anniversary date or two and lists of things that I want to do. Things that may never get done. At my age, plunging ahead into the mists of the future is best done abstemiously. Getting from one day to the other should be done with the caution that, if nothing else, we do know what is inevitable. Teddy Roosevelt’s quote fits may planner ideal:

“Do the best you can with what you have and where you are.”

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.

Years Ago in History

By CinDy BEll toBEy

115 Years Ago – Aug. 20, 1908

The music loving people of Cazenovia will once more have an opportunity to hear the talented artist, Miss Julia Allen, of the Amsterdam Opera – Holland – and recently with Caruso Concert Company, New York City; Mr. Fred Il Graham, flutist; Miss Bessie O’Connell, pianist, in scenes and arias from Italian Grand Operas – “LaTraviata,” “Aida” “Barber of Seville,” “Lucia di Lammermoor” and “Martha.” The concert will be given on Tuesday evening of next week in the town hall. The tickets for admission will be 35c, 50c, and $1 and are on sale at Watkins.

95 Years Ago – Aug. 23, 1928

Mrs. Henry Burden of Cazenovia has planned an elaborate landscape, art and gardening exhibit for the Madison County bureau at the state fair this year. For the three years this project has been a major one by the home bureau, under direction of the Cazenovia woman.

Miss Mildred Neff, bureau secretary, has learned that eight other bureaus about the state will exhibit at the fair. The demonstration will show a garden, in the center of which will be an archway.

Looking through this, one may see another garden beyond. Each side of the archway is to be plantings of cedar trees, in front of which are to be informal borders. A flagstone path will lead to the archway through an open grass plot. A model vegetable and flower garden in miniature will be featured.

The gardens of Mrs. Burden along Cazenovia lake are among the show places in Central New York and each year many home bureau women are

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FROM THE MAILBAG

REMEMBERing RJ

Barely a month from now, the Buffalo Sabres will take the ice again, aiming to end the NHL’s longest playoff drought. As if that wasn’t motivation enough, the man that was for so long the definitive voice of the franchise is gone.

Late last week, Rick Jeanneret passed away after a long illness. Of his 81-plus years spent on this planet, more than half of them was spent at a microphone describing the ups and downs of the Sabres as the league’s longest tenured play-by-play announcer.

To say he turned into a Western New York institution understates it. And RJ, as he was known by almost everyone connected to the Sabres – players, coaches, fans, various ownerships – was never, ever understated.

Just one season into the Sabres’ existence, in 1971, RJ took to the air. Right away, he had the best seat, not only narrating the quick rise of the team to elite status, but working alongside Ted Darling, an equally legendary voice who called Sabres games when they were on TV.

But while Darling excelled as a smooth, consistent and informative voice, RJ was much like the fans, the tone of his voice rising and falling with each check, each whistle, each surge up the ice and each goal.

It wasn’t just the goals, either. Some of RJ’s most memorable calls involved someone dropping the gloves. Whenever Larry Playfair, Rob Ray or some other guy went at it with an opponent, it turned into a prizefight, even if only a few punches landed. In short, he matched the energy of those in the front

shown the plots.

row pounding on the glass.

Of course, to Sabres fans the real fun came when the puck went in the net, or got stopped from going in the net.

It wasn’t a shot into the top corner, it was “Top shelf where mama hides the cookies!” Or it was “LalalalalaLaFonatine” whenever Pat LaFontaine converted, which was quite often in the early 1990s. If it was a big save, it was Ryan Miller – or more accurately, “Millerrrrrrrrrrrr”.

Oh, and if regulation ended in a tie, and the Sabres pulled off a game-winner, RJ let you know, quite enthusiastically, that it was won in “Ohhhhhhhhhhhvertime.”

On and on it goes. RJ called the 1975 Stanley Cup finals games when he could see through fog in notair-conditioned Memorial Auditorium and provided the soundtrack for all of the franchise’s other memorable playoff moments, both glorious and otherwise.

The peak moment, though, was 1993. Buffalo hadn’t won a playoff series in a decade and often had vanquished at the hands (and sticks) of the Boston Bruins, whom it now faced again in the first round.

Here, though, the Sabres won the first three and, in Game 4, sealed the sweep on a breakaway goal by Brad May, an unlikely hero. What followed...”May Day! May Day! May Day!” For that alone, RJ was immortal.

Still, the best moment came near the end. April 1, 2022, with his retirement announced, the Sabres

65 Years Ago – Aug. 21, 1958

The short wave receiver and transmitter unit which is owned by staff member Al Long has contacted such places as Hawaii and Laos. Weather forecasts and time checks are also derived from the set. Camp Eatonbrook closed Aug. 9, 1958, for the season but for the five weeks for camping this summer there has been 263 Scouts in camp. This averages to around 53-Scouts per week. Included in this number has been four troop camps which came to camp under their own leadership. They are Troop 4 Oneida, Troop 18 Cazenovia, Troop 11 Chittenango and Troop 29 Oneida. The Order of the Arrow, the honor camper organization, has functioned throughout the camping season and has elected additional members from the campers to its lodge. The waterfront and rifle range were the two most popular

honored RJ by placing a banner in his honor in the rafters next to Dominik Hasek, the French Connection and all other team greats.

Then, after a victory over Nashville, the Sabres, none of whom were close to born when RJ started, stayed on the ice and brought him out for a team photo, unplanned. The shivers could be felt well beyond the arena.

Just as Van Miller provided an unforgettable voice for Buffalo Bills fans through the decades, so did RJ, who despite his local fame and stature never lost his common touch nor ever forgot how fortunate and blessed he felt to do this job.

Even a cascade of accolades, including the Hockey Hall of Fame’s highest broadcast honor, the Foster Hewitt Memorial Award, did not sever RJ from his bond with Buffalo, who holds up the most those who attain glory but don’t forget the community they serve.

As his career and life wound down, Rick Jeanneret said his greatest regret was an unsurprising one – namely, never having a chance to call the moment the Sabres shook off all its demons and heartache and finally got the Stanley Cup.

While it’s impossible to say if this young, fastclimbing Sabres side will have that chance in the years ahead, if it does, RJ will have a great seat from above – top shelf, you might say, and the cookies will be delicious.

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

areas, and many Scouts learned safety and swimming skills at the waterfront.

35 Years Ago – Aug. 24, 1988

The possibility of owning their own weed harvester is being investigated by the Cazenovia Lake Assn. as part of a long term lake management plan. A fund drive for $150,000 is underway. According to Elaine Horstmeyer, president of the Lake Association, the board of directors decided to look into purchasing a weed harvester because it would be more economical for the association to own the equipment and then the group could do more harvesting of the weeds during the summer months. In 1988, harvesting costs were $75 an hour for 300 hours of work plus a $350 transportation fee. The total was just under $23,000. Edward Green, Cazenovia resident and attorney, has volunteered to head the capital fund drive for the harvester. As part of the drive, the Cazenovia Lake Association is asking those interested in the lake to respond by making a three year pledge.

MEEt Ziggy

By DonnA nEwMAn photo provided by the CnyspCa

With a name like Ziggy, you’d think he’d be the life of the party, but that’s not the case. Ziggy is actually a very dignified dog who’s calm, sweet, and very gentle. He’s a doggy Don Juan who spent the day in the front office and loved everyone he met. He’s about three years old and came to the shelter as a stray. He likes to play and go on walks, but he’s be just as happy to spend time with you and chew his kong. We think he’d make almost any

family a wonderful companion. If you’re looking for a social dog, Ziggy is looking for you, too, and you can find each other at the CNYSPCA! In order to adopt, you must fill out an application, pay an adoption fee, and have your pets up to date on their rabies vaccines. All adopted cats and dogs are spayed or neutered, microchipped, and up-to-date on their vaccinations before they go home. Location: CNY SPCA, 5878 East Molloy Road, Syracuse. For more information about adoption, call 315-454-4479, email frontdesk1@ cnyspca.org, or visit cnyspca.org.

CNY golfers “Shine” at… NYS Super Senior Championship

I had the pleasure of participating in the 2023 NYS SUPER SENIOR AND LEGENDS tournament at the EnJoie Golf Club in Endicott, NY last week. The course was simply magnificent and memorable. In the Super Senior Division, age 65-69, Tom Fletcher 4th, Todd Dischinger 7th, Stew McGough 8th, Rich Volcko 11th, and Greg Bilyeu 16th, did CNY “proud”. In the Legends Division, Age 70 & over, Randy Young 2nd, Perry Noun 5th, and Don LaLonde 6th, also played very well.

In the 65-69 Age Group Division, the winner was…Tom Fletcher - Tuscarora Country Club

In the 75-79 Age Group Division, the winner was…Don LaLonde - Stonehenge’s Golf Club

In the ##-## Age Group Division, the winner was…Perry Noun - Lakeshore Country Club (by default)…I was the only player.

It was embarrassing !

If you want to view the scorecards with total scores for each round, hole by hole, go to… nysga.org. Also, a big thanks to Mike Deuel, head golf professional at EnJoie and his staff for the fine job they did to prepare the course and service the competitors for the two-day competition.

And finally, a well deserved “A” goes out to Bill More, Executive Director of the New York State Golf Association, Andrew Hickey, Asst. Executive Director, Dan Thompson, Dir. Marketing & Partnerships, Jack Travers, Asst. Dir. Rules & Competitions, for the superior management of the state wide competition.

As you may already know, the main offices of the NYSGA are located in Jamesville,NY. CNY is lucky to have them in our back yard.

After the 2nd round of competition, I noticed a gold plated sign in the locker room that said EnJoie Men’s Association. Under the sign there was a letter size piece of paper listing the “Golfers Commandments”. Thought you might like reading them.

I. Thou Shall Arrive In Advance of Thy TeeTime

II. Thou Shall Allow Faster Groups To Play

Through

Perry Noun is the former executive director of the Northeastern NY PGA as well as a competitive amateur golfer and winner of the New York

III. Thou Shall Replace Thy Divots In The Fairway

IV. Thou Shall Repair Thy Pitch Marks On The Greens

V. Thou Shall Rake Thy Footprints In The Bunkers

VI. Thou Shall Be Ready Whence It Is Thy Turn

VIII.Thou Shall Allow Faster Groups To Play Through

IX. Thou Shall Repair Thy Pitch Marks On The Greens

X. Thou Shall Rake Thy Footprints In The Bunkers

Xl. Thou Shall Allow Faster Groups To Play Through DOING THIS AND MORE WILL ASSURE YOUR PLACE IN GOLF HEAVEN… AMEN

As you can see, the last “4” are mentioned twice. I am sure the anonymous author of the “Golfers Commandments” was just trying to emphasize the importance of the last “4”, however, I’m disappointed when this happens. Therefore, I found “10” more from Jordan Brooks that will improve your course strategy…1. Know Thy Distance…2. Know Thy Self…3. Know Thy Short Game… 4.Know Thy Bag…5. Help Thy Self…6. Get Thee Self Into Scoring Position…7. Read Thy Scorecard…8. Recognize Thy Badness…9. Stick To Thy Strategy and…10. Have Thyself Some Fun. If you don’t understand these course strategies, read them again. Eventually you will figure them out. When you do understand them, your handicap will improve dramatically. Good luck.

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Willow Bank Yacht Club Junior Fleet sailors shine

The picturesque waters of Lake Ontario off the shore of Rochester witnessed a dazzling display of sailing prowess as three young sailors from the Willow Bank Yacht Club Junior Fleet, Will Galton, Aidan Prial, and Jacob Burch, set their sails to compete in the prestigious Rochester Yacht Club Interclub Regatta and the annual Junior Olympics. This maritime extravaganza unfolded over the weekend of Aug. 4 to 6, leaving a wake of excitement and accomplishment.

Over the course of three action-packed days, these spirited sailors engaged in a series of races that put their skills to the test.

As the sun-kissed days stretched across the waters of Lake Ontario, competitors from across Western and Central New York regions locked horns in a friendly yet fiercely competitive display of nautical dexterity. With more than 100 determined sailors navigating their Optimists, Lasers, and 420-class boats, the event was a true spectacle of seafaring prowess.

The heart of the event, the annual Junior Olympics, unfolded against the backdrop of Rochester’s iconic shoreline. Sails billowed and hulls sliced through the water as young sailors showcased their talents across a variety of classes.

The spirit of sportsmanship and camaraderie permeated the air as families and supporters lined the shores, cheering on the young athletes with enthusiasm that rivaled the gusts of wind that carried the boats forward.

One of the shining stars of the WBYC Junior Fleet was the talented Galton, whose dedication and finesse earned him a well-deserved third-place medal in the Laser radial category. His consistent performance over the weekend showcased not only his sailing acumen but also the level of training and commitment that the WBYC Junior Fleet instills in its sailors.

Meanwhile, Prial and Burch proved their mettle by securing a commendable fifth place overall in their two-person 420. Their impressive teamwork and navigational prowess spoke volumes about their training under the WBYC banner.

A highlight of the WBYC Junior Fleet’s participation in the event was the invaluable guidance of Aiden Harig, who served as the 2023 Junior Fleet coach.

Notably, Harig had sailed as a competitor for many years at the Junior Olympics and other regattas.

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TUESDAYS ThroUgh SEPT. 5

9th Annual Cottage Lawn Farmer’s Market

2 p.m.-6 p.m. Madison County Historical Society. Seasonal market will feature local produce, flowers, artisan bread, baked goods, eggs, herbs, soaps, wood items, jewelry, and more. Live entertainment and themed weeks. No market on July 4.

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Lorenzo State historic Site Tours

Wednesday-Sunday 10 a.m.-4:40 p.m. $5 for adults, $4 for seniors, $4 for students, ages 12 and under free. Groups of 12 or more need two weeks advance notice.

ThUrSDAY, AUg. 24 red Cross Blood Drive

8 a.m.-1 p.m. Towne Center at Fayetteville.

AUg. 26 & 27

“Mr. Efficiency”: A One Act Comedy

Saturday: 7 p.m. Sunday: 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Holy Cross Academy, 4020 Barrington Hill, Oneida. Free and for all ages. A small office must prepare for the arrival of the dreaded “Efficiency Expert”.

SATUrDAY, AUg. 26

Summer Trunk Sale 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Museum at the Shacksboro Schoolhouse. Shop at a garage-less garage sale! Rain or shine.

ThUrSDAY, AUg. 31

red Cross Blood Drive 7 a.m.-12 p.m. Northeast Medical Center, Fayetteville.

FrIDAY, SEPT. 1

First Friday Drum Circle 6:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m. Carpenters Barn. For all ages, 14 and under must come with a parent. $15 for individuals, $20 for families of two or more people. www. cazarts.com.

SUNDAY, SEPT. 10

Limestone Creek hunt Club’s Parade and Blessing of the hounds 9 a.m.-10 a.m. Lorenzo. Signifying the start of the hunting season, it begins at the village green and ends on the front lawn of Lorenzo. Free.

His transition from competitor to coach and mentor added a unique layer of insight and experience to the training process, providing the young sailors with a role model who had followed the same course they now embarked upon.

As the regatta concluded, Harig shared his thoughts on the performance of his charges, stating, “Working with our small, yet impactful group of sailors the past month and a half has been a true pleasure. Despite the challenges of having a smaller racing team, the work ethic and determination to improve little by little was shown by each sailor, on each day. Not only did they show their determination to better themselves, they also displayed their desire to grow more as a team and less as individuals. For this, I am extremely proud of this group and value their determination and perspective. I congratulate Will Galton, Jacob Burch, and Aidan Prial for their outstanding performances at The Junior Olympics this year, and commend them for their hard work throughout this season. These sailors have proven to understand what it takes to not only excel in this sport, but also to appreciate and value what it takes to truly become a great sailor.”

Anya Woods-O’Neill, who assumed the position of chair, Junior Sailing Program, at WBYC earlier this year, added: “Seeing success from the Junior Fleet sailors at the Rochester Junior Olympics is a real testament to our coaching staff and the support of our board for a thriving program. The aim of our Junior Sailing Program at WBYC is to cultivate not only skilled sailors but also young individuals who embrace teamwork, respect for the water, and a love for adventure. As we look to grow our program, we’re committed to fostering an environment where every young sailor feels empowered to chase their maritime dreams and develop lifelong bonds with the water.”

WBYC offers programming for children 5-18 and from beginner to advanced skill levels.

The regatta was blessed with an abundance of favorable weather and optimal wind conditions, allowing the sailors to push their vessels to the limits and exhibit their skills in full glory. The Rochester Yacht Club, known for its warm hospitality and impeccable organization, once again proved itself as a paragon of hosting interclub races, creating an environment where camaraderie thrived alongside com-

SEPT. 13-oCT. 1

What the Constitution Means to Me Syracuse Stage. Heidi Schreck’s boundary-breaking show traces the relationship between four generations of women and the founding document that shaped their lives. Hilarious, hopeful and honest, this play exposes bakedin biases and omissions while imagining how American lives will be impacted for generations to come.

MoNDAY, SEPT. 11

homeschool Sculpture, Printmaking, and Collage Class Carpenters Barn, Cazenovia. A four week class for kids ages 6-11. $100 plus a $10 materials fee. Any additional child receives a 20% discount. www.cazarts.com. homeschool Sculpture, Printmaking, and Collage Class Carpenters Barn, Cazenovia. A four week class for kids ages 12-16. $100 plus a $10 materials fee. Any additional child receives a 20% discount. www.cazarts.com.

Painting with Acrylics Class Carpenters Barn, Cazenovia. A four week class for adults of all skill levels. $185. Bring your own supplies. www.cazarts.com.

TUESDAY, SEPT. 12

Animation Class for Kids

Carpenters Barn, Cazenovia. A six week class for kids ages 6-12. $120. www.cazarts.com.

WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 13

Drawing Class Carpenters Barn, Cazenovia. A six week class for adults of all skill levels. $150. Bring your own supplies.

SATUrDAY, SEPT. 16

Wayne’s Canine Carnival 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Jamesville Beach Dog Park. Enjoy food, music, local rescues, and adoptable animals.

SUNDAY, SEPT. 17

Lorenzo Fine Art Tour

2 p.m. Lorenzo. Join historian Elizabeth Genter Montevecchio for a free tour highlighting Lorenzo’s fine art collection. Reservation required. 315-655-3200 ex: 106.

ThUrSDAY, SEPT. 21

Painting Class Carpenters Barn, Cazenovia. A six week class for adults of all skill levels. $185. Bring your own supplies.

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As the waves settled and the sails were furled, the WBYC contingent could look back at a weekend well spent. The sense of accomplishment and unity among the racers and their families was palpable, reaffirming the enduring spirit of the sailing community. With each passing year, the WBYC Junior Fleet continues to nurture the talent and enthusiasm of young sailors, promising an even stronger and more dynamic presence at the next edition of this illustrious event.

SUNDAY, SEPT. 24

Rippleton Schoolhouse Community Day

1 p.m.-4 p.m. Lorenzo. Hundreds of CNY pupils have attended classes in the restored one-room schoolhouse. Kids of all ages can participate in games, enjoy live music, fall refreshments, horse-drawn wagon rides, crafts, and more. Free.

oCT. 18-NoV. 5 Thunder Knocking on the Door Syracuse Stage. This intoxicating blues musical is filled with humor, affection and extraordinary music. In a small Alabama town, a mysterious guitar-player arrives at the door of the milti-generation Dupree family, and what starts as a deal with the devil turns into a love story for the ages.

NoV. 24-DEC. 31

A Christmas Carol Syracuse Stage. Featured in a two-ring circus, the Christmas classic shares a light on the power of kindness and love as Ebenezer Scrooge journeys to redemption.

JAN. 31-FEB. 18

Clyde’s Syracuse Stage. Lynn Notlage’s dramady tells the story of the formerly incarcerated staff at Clyde’s Truck Stop. Deeply felt and quirky, this play reminds us that sometimes a hero is more than just a sandwich.

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Agatha Christie’s Murder on the orient Express Syracuse Stage. Wherever famed detective Hercule Poiret goes, murder is never far behind. On the luxurious Orient Express, an avalanche stops the train and Poirot must interrogate passengers, solve the murder, and save the reputation of the train before the killer strikes again.

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MoNDAYS Story Time

11-11:30 a.m. East Syracuse Free Library, 4990 James St. Enjoy stories, music, and crafts.

Mindfulness and Meditation with Ava

12 p.m.-1 p.m. Clear Path for Veterans. This workshop will provide participants the opportunity to destress and learn about different techniques and skills.

TUESDAYS Toddler Storytime

10:30 a.m. Manlius Library, 1 Arkie Albanese Ave.

Looking ahead, the WBYC team is already setting its sights on the future. With the desire to build a formidable fleet and inspire more young sailors to embrace the joys of competitive sailing, the excitement for the next year’s event is already building.

As the sun sets on this year’s Interclub Regatta and Junior Olympics, the WBYC sailors are sailing forth with a sense of pride, accomplishment, and the wind of anticipation filling their sails for the journeys that lie ahead.

Continue to support your toddler’s language and social development with storytime with Miss Karen. Intended for ages 0-3.

Baby Storytime

10:30 a.m. Story Garden, Cazenovia Library, 100 Albany St. Bring your baby for a lapsit story time! Features interactive movement and singing. Children under 3 only.

WEDNESDAYS

Weekly Woodcarving for Veterans

9 a.m.-12 p.m. Clear Path for Veterans, Chittenango. Meet in the woodshop for woodcarving and camaraderie overseen by a volunteer.

Canteen Luncheon

11 a.m.-1 p.m. Clear Path for Veterans, Chittenango. Join the Clear Path family for lunch! Menu changes every week. Complementary, no registration required. Music & Movement

10-10:30 a.m. Fayetteville Free Library, 300 Orchard St. Bring a blanket and join us for singing, dancing, and movement in the Greenspace.

Preschool Storytime

10:30 a.m. Manlius Library, 1 Arkie Albanese Ave.

Listen to Miss Karen read stories! Children are invited to share stories and social experiences that continue to support literacy and learning. This program is intended for children ages 2 ½-5.

Family Storytime

10:30 a.m. Cazenovia Library, Creekside Park (alternate location: story garden). Pack a blanket and join us for story time at Creekside Park! Storytimes will be outdoors as long as the weather allows.

Paws & relax

3:45-5:15 p.m. every other Wednesday. Manlius Library, 1 Arkie Albanese Ave. Feeling stressed? Need a study break or a furry snuggle? Love dogs and want to relax? Stop by the library for canine stress relief! The Manlius Library has teamed up with Pet Partners of CNY to bring therapy dogs to the Teen Room. No registration is necessary.

ThUrSDAYS

Free ESoL Class

10 a.m. Manlius Library, 1 Arkie Albanese Ave. Practice your English skills for free in the library’s Community Room. Adults of all nationalities and skill levels are welcome. No registration is necessary.

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Willow Bank Yacht Club Junior Fleet members Will Galton, Aidan Prial, and Jacob Burch all performed well at the Rochester Yacht Club Interclub Regatta and the annual Junior Olympics.

COMMUNITY CALENDAR

Fall Sports Schedule Good Luck Cazenovia 2023 Athletes!

by Phil Blackwell

Among the highlights in Cazenovia High School’s 2023 fall sports varsity schedule is the football team not playing a single home game as Buckley-Volo Field installs its turf field. Here is the full varsity schedule, with all dates and times subject to change.

Football

Sept. 8: at General Brown, 7 p.m.

Sept. 16: Little Falls (at JMA Dome), 5 p.m.

Sept. 22: Skaneateles (at Morrisville State), 7:30 p.m.

Sept. 30: Solvay (at FayettevilleManlius), 1 p.m.

Oct. 6: at Bishop Ludden, 6:30 p.m.

Oct. 13: at Marcellus, 6:30 p.m.

Oct. 20: at Canastota, 7 p.m.

Girls Soccer

Aug. 30: Tully, 11 a.m.

Aug. 31: Cortland, 11 a.m.

Sept. 6: Marcellus, 6:30 p.m.

Sept. 8-9: at Mount Markham

Optimist Tournament

Sept. 12: Hannibal, 6:30 p.m.

Sept. 14: Rome Free Academy, 6:30 p.m.

Sept. 18: CBA, 6:30 p.m.

Sept. 20: at Phoenix, 7 p.m.

Sept. 25: at Skaneateles, 6:30 p.m.

Sept. 27: at Marcellus, 5 p.m.

Sept. 29: Chittenango, 6:30 p.m.

Oct. 2: at Hannibal, 6:30 p.m.

Oct. 5: at CBA, 5 p.m.

Oct. 10: Phoenix, 6:30 p.m.

Oct. 12: Skaneateles, 6:30 p.m.

Boys Soccer

Sept. 1: at Lowville, 10 a.m.

Sept. 5: Marcellus, 6:30 p.m.

Sept. 8-9: at DeRuyter Booster Club

Tournament

Sept. 12: at Solvay, 5:30 p.m.

Sept. 15: at Camden, 5 p.m.

Sept. 20: Phoenix, 6:30 p.m.

Sept. 23: at Cortland, 11 a.m.

Sept. 25: Skaneateles, 6:30 p.m.

Sept. 27: at Marcellus, 7 p.m.

Sept. 29: at Chittenango, 4:30 p.m.

Oct. 3: Holland Patent, 6:30 p.m.

Oct. 5: Tully, 6:30 p.m.

Oct. 7: Solvay, 3:30 p.m.

Oct. 10: at Phoenix, 7 p.m.

Oct. 12: at Skaneateles, 6:30 p.m. Boys, Girls Cross Country

Sept. 20: Skaneateles, 4:30 p.m.

Sept. 27: at Marcellus (w/Solvay), 4:30 p.m.

Oct. 4: at Hannibal (w/Solvay), 4:30 p.m.

Oct. 11: Jordan-Elbridge, 4:30 p.m.

Oct. 18: Phoenix, 4:30 p.m.

Oct. 25: OHSL Championships at Long Branch Park, 4 p.m.

Nov. 4: Section III Championships at Vernon-Verona-Sherrill

Nov. 11: NYSPHSAA Championships at VVS

Field Hockey

Sept. 1-2: Hornet Pride Tournament at Fayetteville-Manlius

Sept. 6: at Port Byron/Union Springs, 6:30 p.m.

Sept. 8: Weedsport, 4:30 p.m.

Sept. 13: Cato-Meridian, 5:30 p.m.

Sept. 15: New Hartford, 4:30 p.m.

Sept. 20: Cortland, 4:30 p.m.

Sept. 22: Baldwinsville, 4:30 p.m.

Sept. 26: at Camden, 5 p.m.

Sept. 29: Port Byron/Union Springs, 4:30 p.m.

Oct. 3: at Weedsport, 4:30 p.m.

Oct. 5: at Cato-Meridian, 4:30 p.m.

Oct. 7: at Homer, 11:30 a.m.

Oct. 11: at Cortland, 6:30 p.m.

Oct. 12: Homer, 4:30 p.m.

Girls Volleyball

Sept. 1: Hamilton, 12:30 p.m.

Sept. 7: Mexico, 6 p.m.

Sept. 9: Hornet Pride Tournament at Fayetteville-Manlius, 8 a.m.

Sept. 11: at Skaneateles, 6 p.m.

Sept. 13: at Westhill, 6 p.m.

Sept. 19: Homer, 6 p.m.

Sept. 22: Solvay, 6 p.m.

Sept. 26: at Cortland, 6:30 p.m.

Sept. 28: Marcellus, 4:30 p.m.

Oct. 2: at Phoenix, 6 p.m.

Oct. 4: at Marcellus, 6:30 p.m.

Oct. 10: at Solvay, 6 p.m.

Oct. 11: Skaneateles, 6 p.m.

Oct. 14: at Marcellus Fall Tournament, 8 a.m.

Oct. 16: Phoenix, 6 p.m.

Oct. 21: OHSL Tournament at Phoenix, 8 a.m.

Girls Tennis

Aug. 30: Skaneateles, 11 a.m.

Sept. 1: at CBA, 10 a.m.

Sept. 5: at Pulaski, 4:30 p.m.

Sept. 7: Homer, 4:30 p.m.

Sept. 11: at Marcellus, 4:30 p.m.

Sept. 13: Manlius Pebble Hill, 4:30 p.m.

Sept. 15: at Bishop Grimes, 4:30 p.m.

Sept. 18: at Cortland, 4:30 p.m.

Sept. 20: at Mexico, 4:30 p.m.

Sept. 22: Phoenix, 4:30 p.m.

Sept. 26: Westhill, 4:30 p.m.

Sept. 28: Chittenango, 4:30 p.m.

Boys Golf

Home matches at Cazenovia

Country Club

Aug. 25: Skaneateles, 10 a.m.

Aug. 28: at Hannibal, 10 a.m.

Aug. 30: at LaFayette, 3:30 p.m.

Sept. 6: Jordan-Elbridge, 3:30 p.m.

Sept. 7: at McGraw, 3:30 p.m.

Sept. 11: Tully, 3:30 p.m.

Sept. 13: at Skaneateles, 3:30 p.m.

Sept. 15: Hannibal, 3:30 p.m.

Sept. 19: LaFayette, 3:30 p.m.

Sept. 25: at Jordan-Elbridge, 3:30 p.m.

Sept. 27: McGraw, 3:30 p.m.

Sept. 29: at Tully, 3:30 p.m.

Oct. 3: Section III Fall Tournament at Pompey Club, 9 a.m.

Sept. 12: Marcellus, 4:30 p.m.

Sept. 14: at Manlius-Pebble Hill, 4:30 p.m.

Sept. 16: Bishop Grimes, 4:30 p.m.

Sept. 19: Jordan-Elbridge, 4:30 p.m.

Sept. 21: Mexico, 4:30 p.m.

Sept. 23: at Phoenix, 4:30 p.m.

Sept. 27: at Westhill, 4:30 p.m.

Sept. 29: at Chittenango, 4 p.m.

Boys Golf

Home matches at Cazenovia Country Club

Aug. 26: LaFayette, noon

Aug. 29: Hannibal, 2 p.m.

Aug. 30: Phoenix, 1 p.m.

Aug. 31: at CBA, 10 a.m.

Sept. 6: at Chittenango, 3:30 p.m.

Sept. 9: Jordan-Elbridge, 3:30 p.m.

Sept. 12: at Tully, 3:30 p.m.

Sept. 14: Homer, 3:30 p.m.

Sept. 19: Westhill, 3:30 p.m.

Sept. 21: at Skaneteles, 3:30 p.m.

Sept. 23: at LaFayette, 3:30 p.m.

Sept. 26: Mexico, 3:30 p.m.

Sept. 27: at Jordan-Elbridge, 3:30 p.m.

Sept. 28; Tully, 3:30 p.m.

Sept. 30: at Phoenix, 3:30 p.m.

Oct. 3: Skaneateles, 3:30 p.m.

Oct. 4: Section III Fall Tournament at Rogues Roost, 9 a.m.