Cazenovia Republican Digital Edition - Oct. 5, 2022

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Madison County Historian releases first book, honors veterans of World Wars

By kAtE hill Staff Writer

This past August, Madi son County Historian Mat thew Urtz released his first book, “Honoring World War Casualties of Madison County, New York.”

Published by The His tory Press, the book tells the stories of more than 190 soldiers who were killed in the service during the First and Second World Wars. Urtz uses newspapers, per sonal accounts, military re cords, census records, and more to describe the vet erans’ pre-war lives, their experiences in the service, and how they died.

The author will discuss his book at the Cazenovia Public Library (CPL) on Oct. 12 at 7 p.m. in the Bet sy Kennedy Community Room.

Urtz was appointed Madison County Historian in April 2010.

He started researching the county’s World War I veterans in 2016 in prepa ration for the centennial of America’s entry into the war.

The historian limited his research to veterans who were born in, lived in, were buried in, were edu cated in, worshipped in, and/or worked in Madison County.

While digging up infor mation, Urtz discovered that some soldiers with personal ties to Madison County were not listed in the New York State re cords.

“Our county clerk at the time had this really neat

Submitted photoS Madison County Historian matthew urtz recently published his first book, “Honoring World War Casualties of Madison County, New York,” which relays the stories of Madi son County veterans who died in the First and Sec ond World Wars. Urtz will discuss the book at the Ca zenovia Public library on Oct. 12 at 7 p.m.

journal that listed everyone that came through Wamps ville and went into the ser vice, whether it was a man or a woman,” he recalled. “. . . I decided to start writing a paragraph about every body that died while they were in service. The state lists that we had something like 60 people die, and I ended up finding 120 with ties to Madison County who died.”

When he reached out to a publisher about his work, Urtz was urged to expand his book to include World War II veterans.

Using the state records as a starting point again, Urtz worked to compile a list of World War II sol diers with ties to Madison County.

“The state list didn’t incorporate a lot of the col leges,” Urtz said. “[It left out] a lot of young men that went through Colgate’s training program or Mor risville College, [which] had a program where they brought students up from Brooklyn.”

Urtz said he ended up with about double the number of names that were on the state’s list.

“From there, it was just researching the stories be hind them and what hap pened,” he said. “It’s only folks that died while they were in service, so there were no happy endings,

Club won the Schooner Class aboard the celebrated schooner Brilliant at the 34th Annual Pat West Gaff Rig and Schooner Race.

Village seeks input on two vacant Albany Street sites

By kAtE hill Staff Writer

On Oct. 3, the Village of Cazenovia Board of Trustees held a public hearing to receive input on a proposed grant application for funding to redevelop two parcels within the village down town — 99 Albany St. (the former Napa store) and 103 Albany St. (formerly a gas station).

[but] we did find a whole lot of compelling stories.”

The amount of space in the book dedicated to each soldier varies depending on the available information.

For each person, Urtz aimed to provide where they lived and what their life was like before the war, their tie to Madison Coun ty, where they were educat ed, whether they were mar ried and had kids, where they trained and served, how they died, and where they were buried.

Urtz explained that while some of the World War I veterans featured in

The property assessment list provided by the village describes 99 Albany St. as a 3555 square feet vacant commercial property and 103 Albany St. as a 1571 square feet vacant commercial prop erty.

The Cazenovia Area Community Development Association (CACDA) is applying on behalf of the village to the Empire State Development Corporation for the Restore NY Commu nities Initiative grant program, which provides municipalities with financial assistance for the revitalization of commercial and residential properties. The program encourages commu nity development and neighborhood growth through the elimi nation and redevelopment of blighted structures.

According to CACDA Executive Director Lauren Lines, the program emphasizes economically distressed areas but also “gives weight” to rural areas.

The village’s application for Restore NY grant funding for the 99/103 Albany Street Redevelopment Project is not to ex ceed $2,000,000.

One of the requirements of the application, which is due Oct. 11, is a public hearing.

Before the board opened the public hearing, Lines provided some background on the grant program, which she said was last offered in 2017. This time around, it is being offered in two

On Saturday Sept. 18, seven sailors from Cazen ovia’s Willow Bank Yacht

The 61-foot auxiliary

schooner Brilliant has been owned by the Mystic Sea port Museum since 1953 and is the platform for one of the nation’s oldest sail

Submitted photoS Seven sailors from Cazenovia’s willow Bank yacht Club recently won the Schooner Class at the 34th Annual Pat West Gaff Rig and Schooner Race.

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Michael Silberberg, of Berkley Properties, LLC, pre sented his preliminary vision for two parcels within the village — 99 Albany St. (the former Napa store) and 103 Albany St.

Caz Garden Club is thinking spring

rounds (this fall and next spring).

“It’s specifically for redeveloping vacant and abandoned properties, so this was tailor-made for these properties across the street,” said Lines.

She also stated that although the applicant must be a municipality, the municipality can sub grant the funds to a developer.

Mayor Kurt Wheeler commented that the vacant properties at 99/103 Albany St. have been a major concern for many years and that he has been working on redeveloping them since be coming mayor in 2011.

“Tonight is really all about fulfilling a require ment for that grant program,” Wheeler said. “We don’t have any official application to build any thing or demolish anything yet; that’s a couple of steps down the road.”

After Wheeler and Lines introduced the grant program, local developer Michael Silberberg, of Berkley Properties, LLC, described his interest in the properties and presented a preliminary conceptual plan for their redevelopment.

“MywifeandI[are]residentsofCazenovia,and we have been driving by or walking by 99 and 103 Albany St. for many years,” Silberberg said. “It has caught our interest as being a property that [really] takes away from the aesthetics and the image and everything in the village.”

Silberberg explained that he and his wife, Jac queline — who was also present at the meeting — decided that the properties should be owned by someone with a vested interest in the village.

The Silberbergs entered a contract for the properties and are scheduled to close on Thurs day, Oct. 6.

The couple’s vision for the lot is a four-story, mixed-use building with retail spaces on the first floor, nine apartment units on the second floor, 13 apartments on the third floor, and eight apart ments on the fourth floor. According to the draw ing presented at the meeting, the top floor would be recessed with the potential for outdoor space. There would also be open green space on a lower level and a second-floor gym.

Silberberg said that because of the grade of the property, the architect is calling for 18 under ground parking spots.

The entrance to the residential portion of the building would be off Center St.

Silberberg described the design he presented as a “very preliminary sketch plan” of what could potentially be done at 99/103 Albany St.

The developer remarked that the grant would be a tremendous help in making his vision a real ity.

“When you’re charging rents of [$3,000 to $6,000], like you have in many large cities, it’s eas ier economically to develop a project and make it work,” he said. “When rents are below $2,000. . . it makes it increasingly difficult, particularly now with construction costs the way they are and all those other related issues.”

The Restore NY grant awardees will be an nounced in December 2022.

Silberberg said that whether the village ends up receiving the grant will likely determine the scale of the project, but he intends to move for ward with some version of a mixed-use retail/ residential building regardless.

“We are excited because no matter what it is, we think it will be an improvement, which is re ally what we wanted to accomplish,” he said.

Before opening the public hearing, Wheeler reiterated that Silberberg has not submitted a building application to the village yet.

Any plan that is eventually submitted will be reviewed by the Historic Preservation/Architec tural Review Committee (HPC) and the plan ning board.

“Those steps will come later when there is a formal application,” said Wheeler. “This is really due diligence to make sure the general vision of redeveloping these parcels is consistent with our [Local] Waterfront Revitalization plan as well as the village zoning and the village comprehensive plan.”

During the public hearing, the board and developer heard from several community mem bers, including HPC Chairman Ted Bartlett, residents of neighborhoods in the vicinity of the project site, local real estate broker Nicki Donlin, and Amanda Bury, who lives in and runs her an tique business out of the historic building at 97 Albany St.

Wheeler wrapped up the public hearing by announcing that there will be plenty of additional opportunities to offer input going forward.

“This is just step one of many steps in this process, but we really appreciate the public inter est and the public input,” he said. “I think I can say that collectively we all have a mutual goal here, which is to do something [where] the end result is going to be positive for the community. We are really pleased to have a private sector part ner who shares that spirit and that goal, and we look forward to a very cooperative and construc tive process in the future.”

To learn more about the Restore NY grant pro gram, visit esd.ny.gov/restore-new-york.

TheVillageofCazenoviaBoardofTrusteestypi cally meets on the first Monday of each month at 7 p.m. in the village municipal building, 90 Albany St.

County Democrats support Youngs

In a highly unusual move, the Madison Coun ty Democratic Committee this week voted to sup port Republican Rhonda Youngs’ write-in candidacy for Madison County judge in this year’s election.

Youngs was endorsed by the Madison County Re publican and Conservative Parties last month, mean ing that all three organized parties in Madison County are backing her candidacy.

“Some things are more important than party affil iation, and the ethics and integrity of our court sys tem is one of them,” said Madison County Demo cratic Chair Liz Moran. “The Madison County Democrats are breaking from tradition to support Rhonda Youngs for County Judge because it is the right

Luminary Memorial Walkway

The First Presbyterian Church of Cazenovia, NY is planning a luminary memorial walkway on All Saint’s Day Eve (Oct. 31, 2022) to remember family members and friends who have gone on before us. The luminaries will be located on the walkway in front of the church. All are welcome to submit names to be included on the luminaries by clicking on the link at: cazpres.org or by filling out the form below and submitting it to The First Presbyterian Church of Cazenovia, 27 Albany Street, Cazenovia, NY 13035.

Please return this form no later than Wednesday, October 26, 2022.

Names to be included on the Luminary Memorial Walkway:

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Madison County Democrats have joined with Republi cans and Conservatives in endorsing the write-in cam paign of Rhonda Youngs for county judge.

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NeW OFFiCeRS TO SeRve CACDA

The Cazenovia Area Community Development Association is pleased to announce a new slate of of ficers effective September 2022.

Officers include Presi dent David Bergh, Vice President Elisha Davies, Secretary Kristi Andersen, and Treasurer Jim Frazee.

Bergh is the current president of Cazenovia Col

lege and has served on the CACDA board of directors since 2017, most recently as vice president.

Bergh has served as CACDA’s representative to the chamber of commerce and was co-facilitator for Cazenovia Welcomes Refu gees.

Davies is the assistant director of the Cazenovia Public Library and has

served on the CACDA board of directors since 2016.

Davies represents the chamber of commerce and previously served for sev eral years on the CACDA executive committee as sec retary.

Andersen is professor emeritus in the political science department at Syra cuse University.

Andersen served as a Cazenovia Town Board member from 2005 until 2021 and was the town rep resentative to CACDA for the majority of that time.

Andersen served for sev eral years as CACDA presi dent.

Frazee is president of Cazenovia Equipment and has served on the CACDA board of directors since

2013.

Frazee represents the Route 20 Association and has served as CACDA trea surer for most of his term.

CACDA enhances eco nomic vitality and pre serves the rural, historic character of our region through education, consen sus-building and project implementation.

Projects have included

enhancements at Lakeland Park and Carpenter’s Barn, development of Creekside Park, establishment of GoCaz.com and Caz Co Works, and significant grant funding for local infrastructure and small businesses. For more in formation, visit cacda.net or contact Lauren Lines, executive director, at lines@cacda.ne t

Send your events to Alyssa Dearborn at adear born@ eaglenewsonline.com. Notices must have the date, time and location of the event. The deadline for submissions is 10 a.m. on Friday for the follow ing week’s editions.

OCT. 1-31

Mirror Mirror: Textile-based Home Goods and Decor by Sally Packard

Cazenovia Artisans, 39 Albany st., Cazenovia. Artist reception to be held Sat. Oct. 1 from 2 p.m.-5 p.m.

OCT. 6 & 20

Sensory Playtime

10:30 a.m. Cazenovia Library, Story Garden. Spend time using all your senses to explore with your little one. Each session will offer activities with differ ent textures, shapes, and colors for your child to explore. This program is best suited for children ages 18 months to 3 years old.

SATURDAY OCT. 8

Halloween Costume Exchange & Alterations

2-4 p.m. Cazenovia Library, Community Room.

Shop our selection of gently used Halloween Costumes and create an accessory to complete your new-toyou costume. Volunteers will also be available to help repair and/or do light alterations.

Steeple Coffee House

7 p.m. United Church of Fayetteville, 310 E. Genesee st. JT Hall Jazzz Consort will perform. Admission is $15.00 which includes coffee or tea and dessert. UCF is accessible. After expenses, funds are donated to the F-M Food Pantry and other UCF outreach en deavors.

TUESDAY OCT. 11

Manlius Informed: Robert Schutt

1 p.m. Manlius Library, community room. Robert Schutt of the Syracuse Astronomical Society will present Amateur Astronomy: From the Backyard to the James Webb Space Telescope. Audience members can choose between live seating in the Community Room or attending via Zoom. Please register ahead of time for this event if you plan to attend virtually.

WEDNESDAY OCT. 12

Veterans of Madison County with Matt Urtz

7 p.m. Cazenovia Library, Community Room. The Library will host a special presentation titled “Hon oring World War Casualties of Madison County, NY.” Madison County Historian Matthew Urtz will talk about his new book of the same name. He will tell a few of the stories of soldiers that were killed in the line of service in WWI & WWII. Copies of the book will be available for purchase.

THURSDAY OCT. 13 Intro to Pickleball

7 p.m. Cazenovia Library, Community Room. Join us and learn all about the latest craze in local gyms: Pickleball! Local pickleball player and Manlius YMCA coach Gyata Stormonwill be here to discuss the fun sport.

OCT. 13-21

Madison County Senior Bag Fair

Pick up locations: CRIS office, 12 Mill St., Cazenovia. and Office for the Aging, 138 Dominic Bruno Blvd., Canastota. Organizations and businesses that serve seniors are providing information and goodies all in a bag for easy pickup.

OCT. 13-23 Parade of Homes

11:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m. Parade will showcase seven luxury homes in Old Town Estates in the Town of Onondaga. All houses are fully decorated and land scaped. Preorder ticket for $12 at www.hbrcny.com. Tickets will cost $15 at the gate.

OCT. 14-15

Garage Sale Friday: 3-6 p.m., Saturday: 9 a.m.-2 p.m. First United Methodist Church, 246-248 East ave., Minoa.

Everyone is welcome. Handicapped accessible.

SATURDAY OCT. 15

Free Document Shredding 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Parry’s parking lot, 100 Utica St., Hamilton. Madison County residents can bring a maximum of four filing boxes per vehicle of docu ments for shredding. Do not bring magazines, junk mail, phone books, or photos. Business waste not accepted. For more information, contact the Depart ment of Solid Waste at 315-361-8408.

TACNY Junior Café Scientifique: “U.S. Drone Soccer, Kicking-Up Drone Tech Interest” 9:30 a.m.-11:00 a.m. The Museum of Science and Technology (MOST). The program is primarily for middle school students. Come early for a con tinental breakfast, and stay and visit the MOST as our guest when the program is over! Must RSVP to jrcafe@tacny.org

Tombstone Raising and Restoration 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Grassy Lane Road, Cazenovia. Cazenovia Heritage will host a demonstration of tomb stone restoration by Kyle Riegel, professional tomb stone preservationist at the abandoned Farnham cemetery. Drive to the end of Grassy Lane Road and gather at 9:45 a.m. for instructions. Bring lawn chairs, if desired. No Rain date. Visit www.cazheri tage.org for more info.

Meet the Artist: Laurie Hollman 2-3 p.m. Cazenovia Library, Gallery Stop by the Art Gallery to meet our October artist: Laurie Hollman. Enjoy Hollman’s work on display through the month of October.

OCT. 15-16

German American Society Oktoberfest Center of Progress Building, New York State Fair grounds. Enjoy food, music, imported beers, local wine, vendors, raffles, a stein hoist contest, and more. Admission is $5 per person.

SUNDAY OCT. 16

Kathryn Fish Lecture Series: Dr. Jim Marshall

1 p.m.-2 p.m. Jim Marshall Farms Foundation, 1978 Boston rd., Chittenango. Dr. Marshall will present “Horses I’ve Known.” Donate $20 to receive a book. The public is welcome to walk the track and visit the farm.

Cazenovia Fire Department Open House

2 p.m.-4 p.m.

MONDAY OCT. 17

Dewitt Rotary Hosts Coach Jim Boehein

12 p.m. Drumlins Ballroom, Syracuse. Join for a luncheon with the Dewitt Rotary and Coach Jim Boeheim. The luncheon buffet cost $30. RSVP by Oct. 12 by emailing cherylmatt7150@gmail.com or calling 315-420-9210.

22nd Celebration of Technology Awards Ban quet

5:00 p.m. Ramada by Wyndham Hotel on Electron ics Parkway in Liverpool. Information and registration at www.tacny.org.

TUESDAY OCT. 18 Manlius Informed: Joe Heath with Jeanne Shenandoah

1 p.m. Manlius Library, community room. Joe Heath from the Onondaga Nation will present Onondaga Nation 1000 Acre Land Return. Audience members can choose between live seating in the Community Room or attend ing via Zoom. Please register ahead of time for this event if you plan to attend virtually.

THURSDAY OCT. 20

Teen Hangout 4-5 p.m. Cazenovia Library, Story Garden. Join us for a snack, a craft and to just hangout. In October we will make ectoplasm slime to take home. For students in 7th grade and older.

FRIDAY OCT. 21 Teen Take-out Subscription Boxes

Cazenovia Library. Registration begins October 21. Each take out kit will include a library book (that will need to be returned), an easy craft, a snack, and some surprise extras based on that month’s theme.

The theme for November is historical fiction. Inter ested students should fill out a registration form on our website. The kit will be available for pickup No vember 7. Students grade 7 and up.

ARTifacts: The Art of our Museum

1:30-3:00 p.m. Cazenovia Library, Community Room. Learn about the art behind the artifacts in our museum. We will look closely at objects in our museum collection and learn about their purpose before the young artists will take a try at creating their own 3D art piece. During this workshop we will look at various tin punch lanterns in the Library Museum’s collection. The young artists will have an opportunity to create their own lantern to take home at the end of the class.

Ages 8-12, registration requested.

Dewitt and Jamesville Library Music Series:

Bare Bones Trombone Quartet

7 p.m. Dewitt and Jamesville Library. Listen to the familiar brassy tunes of performers Howie Lynne, Pete Samborn, Bill Harris, and Jim Lamica.

Famous Ham Loaf Dinner

4-6:30 p.m. Manlius United Methodist Church, corner of Wesley and Pleasant streets, Manlius. $12 per dinner. Take out only. Email hamloaf@manliusumc. org for more information.

SATURDAY OCT. 22

Nary Ly: Survivor, Scientist, Olympian

11 a.m. Cazenovia Library, Community Room. Join us for a meet and greet/book talk with visiting author Nary Ly. Ly will discuss her life in Cambodia, her journey to becoming an infectious disease scientist, and her Olympic marathon at the 2016 games.

Bare Bones Trombones Concert

2 p.m. Cazenovia Library, Community Room. Join us to enjoy the music of this trombone quartet! Music will be in a variety of genres and will include audi ence interaction.

Steeple Coffee House

7 p.m. United Church of Fayetteville, 310 E. Genesee st. Chuck Schiele Quatro will perform. Admission is $15.00 which includes coffee or tea and dessert. UCF is accessible. After expenses, funds are donated to the F-M Food Pantry and other UCF outreach en deavors.

OCT. 22 & OCT. 23

Papier-mache Mask Making and Improv

1 p.m.-5 p.m. The Carpenter’s Barn, Cazenovia. In this workshop, you will learn to make a papiermache mask from a cast of your face.Everyone will go home with a finished, painted mask and a plaster cast to use to make future masks.Barbara Gregson will guide improvisations on how masks are used in theater. Adult and child aged 10-14

costs $60. Single participants ages 14 and up cost $40. Scholarships are available for Madison County residents 65 years and older. Email li zluriecb@gmail.com for more information. Reg ister at www.cazarts.com.

TUESDAY OCT. 25

Manlius Informed:Michael Fixler

1 p.m. Manlius Library, community room. Michael Fixler of Cornell Cooperative Extension will present Gardening in the Time of Climate Change. Audi ence members can choose between live seating in the Community Room or attending via Zoom. Please register ahead of time for this event if you plan to attend virtually.

WEDNESDAY OCT. 26

Pumpkin Party

4-6 p.m. Cazenovia Library, front lawn (rain loca tion: Community Room) Join us for a Halloween Party on the Library’s front lawn. No tricks, only treats! Play games and get a special craft and some candy to bring home! Come dressed up in your costume! Also see all of the pumpkins our Library commu nity decorated!

TACNY Sweet Science Series: tour of the Syra cuse University Plastics Collection

5:30 p.m.-7:00 p.m. SU Bird Library. Attendance is limited and must RSVP to sweet.science@tacny. org.

THURSDAY OCT. 27

Wheler Family Lecture Series: On the Ground in Ukraine

3:30 p.m. On Zoom. Please email cmbobseky@ cazenovia.edu to reserve your spot. The lecture will feature two women who left their homes and busi nesses to assist Ukrainians during the war, Dr. Tanya Bucierka, emergency medicine and volunteer, and Ivanka Siolkowsky, television personality, business owner and volunteer. Bucierka and Siolkowsky will be joined in conversation by Dr. Christina Bobesky, associate professor of Human Services at Cazen ovia College.

TUESDAY NOV.

1 Manlius Informed: Sarah Tracey Burrow

1 p.m. Manlius Library, community room. Author Sarah Tracey Burrow will present An Abolitionist’s Letters Home from the Civil War: A Journey with my Great Great Grandfather Colonel Osgood Vose Tracey. Audience members can choose between live seating in the Community Room or attending via Zoom. Please register ahead of time for this event if you plan to attend virtually.

FRIDAY NOV. 18

Dewitt and Jamesville Library Music Series: Highland Winds Clarinet Quartet

7 p.m. Dewitt and Jamesville Library. Enjoy a variety of musical genres along with commentary on each selection.

Fire prevention

This year, Oct. 9 to 15 is marked as Fire Prevention Week.

This is a time to raise awareness about measures everyone can take to prevent fires and keep their homes and loved ones as safe as possible in the event of a fire.

If you haven’t done so in a while this might be a good time to check smoke detectors and make sure they are fully functioning and have good batteries or old ones are replaced if needed.

During this time the Firemen’s As sociation of the State of New York is also putting an emphasis on educating others on the various sounds safety devices can make and be aware of what each one means and in turn how to respond to those sounds.

According to FASNY, many people, instead of taking immediate action when they hear an alarm in their home, they spend valuable time try ing to figure out what the sounds mean, rather than responding to them promptly.

FASNY also noted many residents remove the batteries from their alarms when they begin to chirp and end up forgetting to replace them.

Others may think the sounds are a result of a defect.

Unfortunately, by not investigating the situation further, it could pres ent serious risks in the case of a fire or emergency situation. According to the National Fire Prevention As sociation (NFPA), three out of every five home fire deaths occur in homes without working smoke alarms or in homes lacking smoke detectors. And a quarter of all smoke alarm failures are caused by dead batteries, according to FASNY.

Working smoke alarms save lives by cutting the risk of dying in a home fire in half. Smoke alarms should be installed and maintained in every dwelling.

FASNY encourages people to know the difference between the sounds of your alarms. Smoke alarms tend to be three beeps while carbon monoxide tend to be four beeps, according to FASNY.

Other tips from FASNY include the following:

When a smoke or carbon monoxide alarm sounds, respond immediately by first exiting your home, calling 911, and staying out of your home.

Test your smoke alarms monthly by holding down the test button.

If your smoke alarm begins to chirp, typically a single chirp every 30 or 60 seconds, it means that the batter ies are low and should be replaced.

If your smoke alarm continues chirping after batteries are replaced, it means the alarm is at the end of its life and the unit must be replaced.

Regularly replace your alarm’s bat teries once a year.

If your smoke alarm is more than 10 years old, it is time to replace the alarm.

Since 2019, NY State law requires all new or replacement smoke alarms in New York State to be powered by a 10-year, sealed, non-removable battery, or hardwired to the home.

Ten year fire alarms still need to be tested monthly, and replaced every 10 years.

Ten year fire alarms will chirp when their battery is low.

Make sure your smoke and CO alarms meet the needs of all your family members, including those with sensory or physical disabilities.

If there is someone in your house hold who is deaf or hard of hearing, install a bed shaker and strobe light alarms that will alert that person to fire.

Interconnect all smoke alarms throughout the home for the best protection. When one sounds, they all sound. Make sure you can hear the sound of the smoke alarm.

For more information on smoke alarms, carbon monoxide alarms, and other information on fire safety and prevention, visit fasny.co m and nfpa. or g

finDinG My Zen

It was one of those days that invited you to explore. I’d fin ished my desperation shopping … translation: I’d run out of bread, eggs and ginger snaps. This does tell you something about the level to which my cuisine has deterio rated. Anyway, shopping done, I decided to take another route home, another road, one on which I hadn’t traveled in some time. While there were the inevitable changes and thoughts of “I wonder who lives in that house?’ I was drawn to other byways that I’d never traversed and so my ex ploration began on streets and later country roads that sung the song of autumn and discovery, an adventure so often lost as you get older and too busy with the minu tia of living.

One road, apparently without a name, or at least a name that I could find, rambled through open fields, took wild dips through roll ing hills and swept by a huge farm with numerous buildings, gigantic farm equipment and phalanxes of black cows. I passed by two fields of hops, row upon row of hops reaching skyward on their trel lises, followed by hedgerows of

FROM THE MAILBAG

Support for Conole

To the editor:

As mid-term elections approach, honesty and integrity are on the Re publican chopping block, along with the voting rights of certain targeted groups. The Republican Party and most of their candidates stand for the Big Lie of election fraud, support vili fying the free press and superior law enforcement agencies like the FBI, and enjoy raising fears about “illegal” immigrants and about invented enti ties like the imaginary ‘Antifa.’

I am worried about the votes (and non-votes) of those not sufficiently attuned to the full consequences of voting for despotism. I’m worried about the future of Social Security and health care coverage and other government insurance benefits that Republicans promise to cut or elimi nate. I’m worried because my grand children are caught in the middle of serious climate change while the an nounced Republican agenda promises to increase fossil fuel production (and pollution). I’m worried because my younger grandchildren are learning (from so-called e‘leaders’) that lying, cheating and stealing are accept able, and that women are nothing but criminals if they have any connection with abortion as a medical necessity.

I submit to you that the depravity exemplified by these uncaring narcis sists of the Far Right will eventually destroy more than democracy. They intend to undermine and destroy who we are and what we strive to be, simi lar to a cancer that spreads undetected throughout the whole body.

If you are concerned about your family’s future, and want to affirm your commitment to responsible gov erning, join me in voting for Francis Conole for Congress from the 22nd district. Further, reject every Trumper and vote for every candidate on the entire ballot who stands for democrat ic values and the rule of law.

Te D ToTT ey Clinton

Support for Youngs

To the editor:

This November, Madison County voters will see a highly unusual race for the position of Madison County judge play out. The only name that will appear on the official ballot, a for mer Madison County prosecutor, that according to a recent article in the Post-Standard, was taken by ambu lance due to overdosing. According to the same article and prior to the call

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sumac and rosa rugosa. I was in heaven … actually I had no idea where I was, but was sure that, at some point, I would wind up somewhere that I could identify.

I stopped for a while at a stream that ran under the road. I opened the car’s windows and took in the sights and smells of clear country air.

I was back at my grandmoth er’s, standing next to the little stream that ran through the woods behind her house and across what we called the “back lane.” It was reminiscent of a something that I couldn’t identify then, without the experience or words to describe it … a respite from the pressures of life …even as a child. There is sanity in the wild even from the driver’s seat of a Honda.

Where do you go for that brief ‘time out?” Even retirement, as mundane as it can be, needs times out. Sometimes, assaulted by the limitations of health, a respite can be as effective as any medication. Finding even a small joy in the new, the unexpected, the absolute beauty of nature can be a tonic as are these automotive spurs of the moment explorations.

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for emergency assistance, he was seen by a witness, with another individual, to be in possession of a white powder. A toxicology report indicated that fentanyl, marijuana, and alcohol were present in his system.

Before this incident took place, he was the endorsed candidate of the Republican and Conservative parties with no other candidates vying for the same position from any other party. According again to the same article in the Post-Standard, he was asked to withdraw his candidacy and chose not to. It was too late to have his name removed from the official ballot.

Do the voting members of Madison County have a choice to make in No vember? They definitely do! Rhonda Youngs, has served as an attorney in a private practice and was an attorney for the prosecutor in Madison County. She has launched a campaign as a write-in candidate. She is the solely endorsed candidate of the Republi can and Conservative parties. If you choose to vote for a well-qualified, hardworking and ethical individual, you can write Rhonda Youngs’ name in the designated box on your ballot.

I have known Attorney Youngs for many years. She, from a very young age, wanted to be enrolled in challeng ing course work and be actively in volved in other extracurricular activi ties, including field hockey. Following her completion of secondary studies in the Camden School District, she went to SUNY Albany to continue her studies and maintain a presence on their field hockey team where she became a team captain. She gradu ated with honors from SUNY Albany and thereafter enrolled in Albany Law School where she also graduated with honors.

Rhonda is married and is the mother of two daughters. She and her family make their home in Cazenovia.

Originally from Camden. NY, she is the daughter of the Corcoran family, longstanding residents of the area.

Rhonda Youngs is an active member of the Cazenovia PTA, the American Legion Auxiliary, Madison County Bar Association and the New York State Bar Association. Addition ally, she serves on a judicial review committee that exams credentials of other attorneys seeking admittance to the New York State Bar Association. Also, she was recently appointed as an Associate Justice for the Village of Cazenovia.

While only registered voters in Madison County can cast a ballot in

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to’ places for respite. Outside of sitting on my porch with a good book, a fa vorite is my cottage, my camp, my simple rustic retreat with its book case, its woodstove and the peace made by the sound of the water lapping against the shore. I’m not sure what Zen is, but I do think that sitting in the big rocker on the porch and doing nothing but absorbing the scents and sounds of the place bring such peace and relaxation that if it’s not Zen, it’s close to it.

Travel to distant and exotic places may be the prescription for others, but for me, it’s the simpler corners of my life, unencumbered by pretense or guile, ordinary in every way, yet freeing from the hooks that hold me hostage to the must do and should do and the little bottles of pills that have be come a limitation on who I am.

Ann Ferro is a mother, a grand mother 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.

this contest, we who value her election in Madison County can contact fam ily and friends living and registered in the County to place her name in the designated box on the ballot. Rhonda Youngs: Madison County judge. Terry sCH aal o nei D a

Katko supports Gonzalez

To the editor:

It is my honor to support Este ban Gonzalez for Onondaga County Sheriff.

As a former federal prosecutor lead ing the organized crime division at the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Syracuse and now in Congress, I have spent my career combating corruption and pre serving our sacred constitutional right to live in a society of law and order.

Throughout my career in public service, I have shared a special bond with the men and women in law enforcement — those who provide the highest levels of public safety to keep all citizens safe. Several years ago I crossed paths with Chief Es teban Gonzalez of the Onondaga County Sheriff’s Office, and it was immediately apparent that he is a highly respected career public servant, dedicated to the safety and welfare of all the residents of Onondaga County.

His military career, followed by his nearly 30 years with the Sheriff’s Office make him uniquely qualified to become the next Sheriff of Onondaga County. His record of local, state and national law enforcement leadership, along with decades of collaboration with CNY sheriff’s offices and police agencies have prepared him to lead the organization as the 62nd sheriff of Onondaga County.

At a time when our law enforce ment needs our support more than ever to keep our communities safe, we need a sheriff with experience. Please join me in supporting the only candi date who has already spent a decade at the command with Sheriffs Walsh and Conway, and the only candidate who served as the OCSO Duty Commander for the entire agency for 15 years.

Esteban Gonzalez has an un matched record of achievement and success, and I’ll be supporting him on Nov. 8 for our next Onondaga County Sheriff.

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Years Ago in HistoryWho will rule the diamond?

Take a deep breath. Then a few more.

The most important baseball starts right now.

Oh sure, the last month was spent obsessing over all things Aaron Judge, wondering how many home runs he would fin ish with, even interrupting good college football games – which had to delight the Clemson and Wake Forest fans.

Well, unfortunately we must break the news that the regular season is over, the post-season is nigh, and 12 teams will set out in pursuit of ultimate victory in early November.

Purists have already checked out by now, offended that the playoffs have turned into a fourround spectacle of survival fol lowing the 162 exhaustive games it took to get here.

Let them pout. There is no shortage of rich story lines that will play out over this next month, featuring protagonists familiar and unfamiliar, loved and loathed. And that’s just the Houston Astros.

We’re now five years re moved from the sign-stealing, and the Astros are still here, still American League favorites, having just missed out twice on the second title that might make a few people shut up about how the first one was attained. Still, Dusty Baker finally managing a team that wins it all would soften even the coldest hearts.

Once on a record wins pace, the Yankees regressed in the summer, but still has the almighty Judge and a fairly good rotation, along with the noise a Bronx October always brings. Yet anything short of a World Series is unacceptable for most followers of the pinstripes.

Contrast that with the AL Central champions from Cleveland. Expected to contend two years from now, the newlydubbed Guardians didn’t wait, unleashing MLB’s youngest roster with energy, aggression and something called speed –you mean you can score runs without the long ball? Really?

Among the wild cards, Toron to possesses the most potential and was far better in the second half of the season. Tampa Bay will always annoy with its pitch ing even if its lineup lacks pop, and Seattle, back after a 21-year playoff absence, will learn plenty about what it has – and what it might still need for glory.

For all the shenanigans around the last couple of wild

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card spots in the National League among San Diego, Philadelphia and Milwaukee, four brand names bring four compelling narratives to the October table.

At the top are the Dodgers, flaunting baseball’s best record and deepest lineup. No matter who L.A. put out there, they just kept winning at a silly rate. No one enters the playoffs under more heat because a lot of people dismiss their 2020 crown earned in a COVID-shortened season. This would be different.

Steve Cohen brought his fat wallet to Queens and, with Buck Showalter’s help, made the Mets a force. Anyone carrying Jacob deGrom nad Max Scher zer at the front of the rotation is capable of winning it all. Just don’t mention it too loudly to Mets fans scarred by 35 years of falling short.

No one has those scars in Atlanta anymore. The reigning champions have proved torrid from June onward, swinging for the fences and often clearing them. Confidence gained from 2021 has to put the Braves in a strong mental position.

For the sentimental types, St. Louis is untouchable. What was supposed to be a farewell tour for Albert Pujols turned into a race to 700 that he finished. Now he and fellow Old Guys Yadier Molina and Adam Wainwright, who all date back to the Cardinals’ unlikely wins in 2006 and 2011, want to bring it full circle. Doubt them at thy own peril.

With this new format – two byes in each league, eight teams needing to endure best-of-three melodramas just to get to the next round – everyone will wonder how fair it will end up. Is the hot team at an advantage over the rested team? Only the Division Series will answer that question.

A season that started with the threat of a long lockout ends with big names and big franchis es, joined by an upstart or two, battling it out in between the interminable commercial breaks that we could all do without.

Somehow magic will happen, even if only the champions feel that way once the champagne bottles are emptied.

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

By CinDy Bell ToBey

80 years ago – oct. 8, 1942

Search the property! Scan the neighbor hood! Comb the village and all the countryside! These are the slogans that the folks of Cazen ovia, Fenner and Nelson townships should bear in mind in preparation for our scrap metal collections to be made in these three towns next week as our part in the National Salvage Campaign to obtain metal to keep our war industries going to capacity the coming winter. You don’t have to bring the junk in – trucks will stop at your house to make collections. All you have to do is to collect it and put it in some place where it will be convenient for the trucks to load. Cazenovia village householders will please accumulate the scrap at the curb next Sunday. Collections will be made by county, town and village trucks and such others as are donated by the owners. If you are willing to donate a truck and the driver or are willing to help load the trucks, please be at the Municipal building next Monday morning at 8 o’clock or telephone the Cazenovia village office (89-J) the days or hours you can help.

60 years ago – oct. 4, 1962

Cazenovia has been visited by many distin guished persons since John Lincklaen said in 1793 “here I will pitch my tent” or, probably to be more literal and truthful, “here will I build my home.” But recently it had a visitor of world reputation in the person of Santa Claus. No one recognized the jolly saint for he had left his red suit at home and he had shaved off his whiskers. He was enroute from his home at Christmas Park, west of Roches ter, to New York City to complete arrangements for his annual appearance in Macy’s parade on Thanks giving Day. He told a Republican reporter that he likes Cazenovia and that he may come back after Christmas for a little rest and a few days of winter sports at Mystic Mountain.

40 years ago – oct. 6, 1982

Where in the world is Willowby? Bum per stickers posing that question have teased Cazenovians for weeks. But the not-so-well kept secret is out. Willowby is in print. Wil lowby is in village shops. He’ll soon be on the bookshelves of many local children. And three Cazenovia women are hoping Willowby will even “go national” after successful holiday sales. A more appropriate question might be, “What in the world is Willowby!” In the first of a planned series of children’s books, the enigmatic Willow by introduces himself: “I drift above the earth in my special Willowby Cloud, changing shapes often. I can form many different images in the clouds. Sometimes I am just a face, other times, I resemble a lion, or a sheep, or anything you can imagine.” Willowby, though his name was prompted by an Ohio road sign, is the creation of Chris Vrooman, Ridge Rd., who later was joined by two other Cazenovia women – Sandy Kane and Peggy Ogden. While Willowby was busy drawing energy from clever children, the three women spent the summer juggling chil dren, homes and husbands to jump feet first into the business world.

20 years ago – oct. 2, 2002

Though the windmills in Fenner have been operational for almost a year, a grand opening ceremony will be held Oct. 9 to celebrate one of Madison County’s greatest assets. The event will be held at one of the windmills off Buyea Road, with flags leading the way. The open to the public event will begin at noon and the dedication ceremony will be held at 1 p.m. Tents will be set up for speeches and the reception to follow, with shuttles available to take participants to the site. After refreshments are served, there will be bus tours to the windmills. “October is National Energy Awareness Month which focuses on energy conservation and renew able energy.”

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Bart came in as a stray, so there is no history on him. We do know he’s sweet friendly and very food motivated. He’s al most seven years old, which is the perfect age - his personality is set and the puppy problems are a thing of the past. He’s energetic and playful, but he’s also available for a cuddle ses sion and a nice nap. He would do well with respectful schoolaged kids. He also likes pizza and peanut butter (among oth er things!) if you’re looking for a companion to go for a walk and then binge watch Netflix, Bart is the dog for you - espe cially if you don’t mind sharing your pizza! if you’d like to learn more about adoption call 315454-4479 or email frontdesk1@ cnyspca.org.

It’s fall golf… Let’s have some fun gambling

Vote for Diana Carpenter for Pompey Town Board

To the editor:

Diana Carpenter is a candidate for the Pompey Town Board. She is new to the political scene in Pompey, and a welcomed addition. Diana will bring a strong work ethic to board. She has owned her own tax preparation business for over 23 years, and oversees the transportation department for the Fabius-Pompey Schools.

Also, Diana will be another voice for fiscal responsibility. I have seen Diana work with others and walked with her as she canvasses the town to meet with residents / voters. I can see that she will be a colleague to other board members and to the town supervisor. She will listen to the concerns and opinions of the town residents and will do her homework to research the issues and op portunities that the board will consider.

On Nov. 8, or in the early voting period, vote for Diana Carpen ter to continue growing a strong town government in Pompey.

Support for Italiano

To the editor:

I’m writing to support Alyssa Italiano in the upcoming elec tion for the Town Board in Manlius. Alyssa is a lifelong resident of Manlius. She’s committed to making it a better place for every one, regardless of affiliation. She knows first-hand the challenges folks can face. A fall and the rehab from the injury taught her that help from others is key to healing. It’s a touchstone for her com mitment to finding ways to assist folks with disabilities overcome hurdles they face. Two recent examples are her support for more ac cess to sidewalks, and improving the accessibility at the town hall. Her training in government and policy at SU’s Maxwell School and her years working at the Syracuse Public Housing Authority provide her a wealth of knowledge and experience with budget ing, risk management, zoning and emergency preparedness, all of which she’s been applying to the good governance of our town. In addition, at the housing authority she’s been a hearing officer, bolstering her skill at being an impartial arbiter of problems. Her work at the housing authority has also deepened her commitment to ensuring safe, affordable housing for all.

Let’s keep Alyssa as a town councilor.

at’s correct…I said gambling. As some of you already know, I must be very careful what I say about the topic in this article because most of you probably thought amateur golfers were not allowed to gamble.

Well… e United States Golf Association (USGA), has this to say about Gambling… Participating in informal gambling or wagering when playing golf is allowed, providing that the gambling or wagering does not lead to abuse of the Rules of Golf and/or the Rules of Handicapping. Forms of gambling or wagering that are considered acceptable are where: * e players generally know each other. * Participation in the gambling or wagering is not required.

* All money won is contributed by the participants.

Let’s face it, it’s hard to believe that anyone would play golf without having some kind of a friendly bet on the line when they do play. I decided to do some research and found out Gold Digest published a book in 2007 titled…Complete Book of Golf Betting Games. ey addressed the issue of gambling. eir research determined that only 7% of golfers said they never gambled when they played and 66% were very capable of losing $25 or more every time they teed it up. And interestingly, about 33% said all it would take is a $5 dollar bet for them to, “get nervous over a three foot putt”. Gio Valiente, a Sports Psychologist at the time, who worked with many golfers on the PGA Tour said, “Gambling in and of itself is addicting. It puts people in a ow state, a situation where someone’s attention is 100% engaged on that one thing. Golf can do that, too, but I think for a lot of golfers who play regularly, they need that extra adrenaline rush of having a wager on the line to keep their interest on the round… undivided. e Golf Digest research also found that 39% of all gambling golfers used “Skins” as their standard game and 32% used the “Nassau” format.

erefore, according to Golf Digest, approximately 93% of golfers in CNY gamble when they play. If this is true and we adjust for in ation, there are hundreds of thousands of dollars that are “won or lost” during the golf season. WOW!!! With that kind of money on the line, wouldn’t it be wise for those of us who do gamble to come up with some guidelines we can follow and use to our advantage when we make the bet before we tee o ? I think we should. No worries…Golf Digest did it for us.

game is appropriate for the course you are playing and what amount to wager, is far more important than playing well once the game begins.

2. Never Bet More Money an You Are Comfortable Losing - Anytime a wager escalates to an amount higher than your comfort level, the tendency is to focus on the fear of losing the cash instead of on the shot you are about to hit.

3. Find e Squirm Point Of Your Opponentis complements the 2nd commandment. ere’s a good chance your opponent will also fold under the pressure of potentially losing that amount.

4. Never Accept A Big Bet If You Don’t Know e Game - It usually takes a couple of trial runs before the basic strategy of a gambling game becomes clear. Set the wager low until you get the hand of it.

5. When Choosing A Partner, Pick e Best Golfer Available - Almost always a high handicap golfer will play below their potential and will be a ected by the pressure of a match involving money. Better players are used to the tension and o en thrive.

6. Use Side Bets As Insurance - Side bets are a good way to double your winnings or protect yourself from a bad bet. If you are a good putter, suggest playing “Snake”…a three putt game.

7. Don’t Push When ings Are Going Bad - If your side is getting your butts kicked, this is not a good time to double your bet by “pressing”. If your play doesn’t improve, take your beating and try again next week.

8. Never Ease Up - When you are beating your friends, never back o because you “feel sorry for them”. Step on their throat and hold it on the ground until the match is over. en you can be friends again.

9. Play Your Hardest Down e StretchWether a press is on the line, a side bet is still to be determined or there’s a chance to cut into a de cit, playing well over the nal few holes on the front and back nines is much more important than playing well at the start of the match. Finish strong.

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Field hockey Lakers return, beat Weedsport

By Phil BlACkwEll

A week of rest following a busy stretch was just what the Cazenovia field hockey needed.

For seven days, the Lakers mostly stayed off the field, having seen the cumu lative toll a full slate that included back-toback defeats to Port Byron/Union Springs and Fayetteville-Manlius did.

So when Cazenovia hosted Weedsport last Friday at Burton Street Elementary School, there was plenty of rust, but also lots of energy near the end as, beating an early sunset, the Lakers also topped the Warriors 1-0.

It started with defense, where Lucy Hagan, Olivia Franks, Grace Kingsley and Zosia Synborski broke up anything Weed sport tried to establish, just as it had when

it won at Weedsport by that same 1-0 mar gin two weeks earlier.

Meanwhile, Cazenovia’s attack was pa tient, trying most of the game to get shots past Warriors goalie Arieanna Giacalone but unable to do so as Giacalone worked her total to 12 saves.

It worked just once – but it proved enough.

Reid McMurtrie, taking a pass from

Hannah Adams, was able to fit it past Gia calone, and the Lakers protected that slim margin the rest of the way.

The win improved Cazenovia’s re cord to 4-2 in the Onondaga High School Legaue (4-2 overall.)

The team would go to Homer on Tues day, then rest again before four games in a five-day stretch from Oct. 11-15 to close the regular season.

the book have only three or four sentences, other soldiers, like Lloyd Evans of Hamil ton, are discussed in greater detail.

During World War I, all of Evans’ letters home were published in a local newspaper. His first-hand accounts of the war offered readers insight into everything from train ing and trench life to combat.

In addition to letters from soldiers, Urtz gathered information from letters written by chaplains to inform families of when and how their loved ones died. According to Urtz, those letters were often published in newspapers.

He also relied heavily on newspaper in terviews and stories for details on the lives and deaths of the soldiers.

One story, which ended up in the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, centered on patrol leader George C. Cox, of Canastota, who was part of a group that captured two Ger man snipers.

If a soldier was awarded a medal, par ticularly a Bronze or Silver Star, their valor was often documented in a newspaper, ac cording to Urtz.

“We ended up with [about] 800 pages in obituaries and newspaper clippings,” Urtz said.

The historian added that one of the most compelling stories he came across was that of Colgate University student Lieutenant Richard Ives East, whose dog made national news.

East, a fighter pilot in World War II, and his best friend Harold F. Taff jointly owned a springer spaniel named Duckworth who accompanied them to North Africa. When East was killed in action in Tunisia, Duck worth was ordered to be found and shipped home to the soldier’s parents in the U.S. Heartbroken, Taff appealed to his com manding officer asking permission to keep his pet. The details of the situation were relayed to General Dwight D. Eisenhower who wrote to East’s parents and advised that the dog should remain in Africa in Taff’s care. Eventually, once he had been sent home, Taff voluntarily handed Duck worth over to the Easts. The letter from Eisenhower to the East family is included in Urtz’s book.

During his presentation at CPL, Urtz will describe his writing process and share a few of the stories of the 200-plus soldiers who were not included in the book. Signed copies will be available for purchase.

“We’re pleased to welcome Matt back to the library for another dive into lo

cal history,” said CPL Assistant Director/ Archives Coordinator Elisha Davies. “The library seeks any opportunity to learn about our local history, and Matt is able to tell the stories of how Cazenovia fits into our Madison County history. Matt’s book helps keep the names and stories alive of those who paid the ultimate sacrifice.”

Urtz said he plans to donate all proceeds from his book.

“I didn’t feel like it was appropriate for me to keep the money when I am telling all these [people’s] stories,” he said. “I feel like if I can give it to organizations that help our veterans or celebrate our veterans, that is more important.”

His first donation of $1,000 will go to the Madison County War Veterans Memo rial in Wampsville.

Regarding future projects, Urtz said he is planning to write another book in the next few years that will detail the many scandals — including notable murders — in Madison County.

“That’s the number one talk that I get asked to give,” he said. “The funny thing about scandals is that every time I give the talk, somebody comes up and tells me a scandal I’m not aware of.”

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Submitted photoS Madison County Historian Matthew Urtz recently published his first book, “Honoring World War Casualties of Madison County, New York,” which relays the stories of Madison County veterans who died in the First and Second World Wars. Urtz will discuss the book at the Cazenovia Public Library on Oct. 12 at 7 p.m.

Caz football moves to 4-0, beats Clinton

By Phil BlACkwEll

Perched at no. 3 in the latest state Class C rankings, the Cazenovia foot ball team knows that it is far from safe in terms of finishing atop the Class C-1 division.

In fact, whether the Lakers do so or not likely hinges on this Friday’s trip to Marcellus, where the 3-1 Mustangs await, having surrendered two total touchdowns in its wins over Solvay, Clinton and Canastota.

Right after its own tough 28-21 win at Solvay, Cazenovia returned to Buckely-Volo Field last Saturday for its Homecoming game against Clinton and, getting most of its serious work done in the first half, breezed to a 3910 victory over the Warriors.

Cazenovia’s first possession led to a touchdown, J.P. Hoak going 13 yards to Christian Schug. Jack Byrnes missed the extra point, but made up for it with an interception that set up another Lakers score, Hoak going four yards to Jack Donlin.

It was 19-0 before the first quarter ended, a third Lakers drive leading to Hoak going eight yards on a scramble to the goal line, and Cazenovia wasn’t close to done.

The second quarter featured three more Cazenovia touchdowns as Hoak went deep to Schug on a 50-yard pass, Wyatt Scott broke loose on a 48-yard scoring run and Tavin Reilley joined in with a nine-yard TD completion from Hoak.

With a 39-0 halftime lead, the Lak

ers were able to rest its starters for most of the second half, and didn’t score again, Clinton able to get a safety and late TD.

Outgaining the Warriors 396-171, Cazenovia had Hoak go nine-for-12 for 166 yards through the air while rushing for 58 yards. Scott gained 101 yards on the ground on just nine car ries. Schug had four catches for 93 yards.

Brad Gagnon led the defense with five tackles, three assists and a fumble recovery. John Fowler and Brayden Weismore had three tackles apiece.

Back on Friday night, a Chittenan go side that had put up plenty of points during an 0-3 start did so again – and got rewarded with its first win of the season, shutting out Cortland 31-0.

Here, the Bears did not score any offensive points in the first half, but Kyle Wehrlin burned the Purple Tigers with its defense and special teams.

First, Wehrlin intercepted a Cort land pass and returned it 33 yards for a TD. Minutes later, a short Purple Ti gers punt went to Wehrlin and, pick ing up blocks, he went 48 yards to find the end zone again.

Putting it away in the third quar ter, Chittenango had Jack Lamphere throw a 43-yard scoring pass to Hunt er Taylor and then score on an 11-yard scramble.

Chase Brummer, who was four-forfour on extra points, added a 29-yard field goal in the final period as the Bears are home to face 4-1 Westhill this Friday at 6:30.

Cazenovia girls soccer battles to pair of wins

By Phil BlACkwEll

Going into October, the Cazenovia girls soccer team continues to pick up confidence from the way it has played in close, tense situations throughout the early part of the season.

Four different times, the Lakers have gone beyond 80 minutes of regu lation and have not lost, and on three occasions have prevailed with “golden goals” during those overtime periods.

Having already beaten Cortland and Christian Brothers Academy (and tied defending sectional champion Ska neateles), Cazenovia again claimed an overtime victory last Monday when it edged Mexico 3-2.

Each side scored once in the first

half and again in the second half, with the Lakers seeing Julia Reff and Claire Marris convert as Allie Poissant and Grace O’Gorman find the net for the Tigers.

Placed into the familiar pressure setting of OT, Cazenovia again pulled through as Julia Knapp, who had just one goal all season amid a string of in juries, found the right spot and blasted a shot past Mexico goalie Gina Cutuli.

Now Cazenovia went to Homer on Thursday night, the first of backto-back games, and striking early, it managed to match what the Trojans produced later to claim another close match 2-1.

Reff put the Lakers in front 1-0 in the first half. Then Katie Rajkowski

took her turn to make it 2-0 in the sec ond half, enough of a cushion as Jane Gugerty scored late for Homer, but the Lakers held on with Skye Stanford re cording seven saves.

Meeting Cincinnatus Friday at the Sean Googin Sports Complex, Cazen ovia found out just how tough the un beaten (9-0), state Class D no. 5-ranked Lioins are in the course of a 4-1 de feat.

Cincinnatus moved in front 1-0 by halftime. Despite Reff’s second-half goal, the Lions got away led by Kyla Sustad and Cassia Schuyler, both of whom scored twice to overcome Stan ford’s seven saves.

As for Chittenango , who was 2-5-1 midway through its regular season, it

got back in the win column last Mon day by defeating Syracuse City 3-1.

Showing nice offensive balance, the Bears got goals from Cara Kielbasa, Jor dan Wagner and Danielle Ramie,with Abby Scheidelman adding an assist.

Chittenango then had its own game with Homer a night later, and made it back-to-back wins by claiming a tough 1-0 decision over the Trojans.

Playing through the rain, Chittenan go took 13 shots and one of them found the net, that single goal backed up by a defense that didn’t let Homer respond.

To reach the .500 mark, the Bears needed to win two of three this week against a tough slate that included Westhill, Hannibal and Mexico in a four-day span.

Caz volleyball goes 1-1, beats J-E in five sets

By Phil BlACkwEll

As it raced to a 6-1 start, the Cazen ovia girls volleyball team understood that its toughest competition in the Onondaga High School League Liberty division still remained – namely, that other group of Lakers.

Skaneateles, the reigning Section III Class C champions, faced Cazenovia in the first of two regular-season meet ings last Monday night and prevailed in three sets.

The first set proved closest, Cazen

ovia beaten 25-19 in that set as Ska neateles took the next two sets by 25-17 and 25-13 margins, led by Ayla Pas’cal’s 13 kills, Maddy Bender’s 30 assists and Alice Bender’s 19 assists.

Cazenovia got six kills and 10 digs from Maren Smith, with Zoe McLean picking up 14 digs.

Lucy Bliss finished with seven as sists and six digs, with Becca Ziemba contributing five digs.

Off until Friday night, Cazenovia was home to face Jordan-Elbridge and, at least at first, it proved simple

enough, the Lakers dominating the first two sets 25-8 and 25-13.

J-E roared back, though, earning a 25-20 win in the third set and 25-16 de cision in the fourth, the Eagles forcing the match to a fifth-set race to 15.

Regaining its poise, Cazenovia claimed that final set 15-9.

Ziemba and Bliss both earned eight assists and, in addition, Ziemba served up six aces as part of a strong serving effort.

Olivia Prykl stepped up with seven aces, a career mark, with Smith getting

five aces to go with her 10 kills and five digs. Skeele earned eight kills in four sets as Ashley London contributed a pair of blocks.

In defeat, the Eagles got eight assists and nine digs from J-E’s Sarah Lane as Taylor Eaton paced the Eagles’ front line with seven kills.

At 7-2 on the season, Cazenovia will play three times this week, all on the road, with trips to Hannibal, AltmarParish-Williamstown and Solvay in a four-day span.

Cazenovia boys soccer falls 3-2 to Chittenango

By Phil BlACkwEll

Somewhere in mid-September, the Cazenovia boys soccer team’s Sept. 20 defeat to Skaneateles and win over Cazenovia two days later, a significant change happened.

What was a Lakers squad surren dering large amounts of goals turned more stingy and, conversely, a quiet at tack got quite loud, leading to lopsided victories and the possibility of a larger turnaround.

Cazenovia kept it up last Tuesday on a rain-soaked Senior Night at the Sean Googin Sports complex, roaring to a 6-2 victory over the Mexico Tigers to

get to the .500 mark at 5-5.

Even if the conditions for a celebra tion were less than ideal, the Lakers got to showcase, for all the parents and fans on hand, just how much had changed in a short amount of time.

A game that was in doubt going into halftime, tied 1-1, turned into a romp when Cazenovia erupted for five goals in the final 40 minutes, with J.D. Dolly and Dan Raymond proving unstop pable.

Dolly picked up a season-best four goals, giving him 14 for the season, while Raymond converted twice to double his season output. Connor Fris bie earned two assists as single assists

went to Alex Dolly and Ethan Coburn. And this led to Friday’s neighbor hood showdown between Cazenovia and Chittenango , who carried a 7-3-1 record and was intent on getting brag ging rights in Madison County.

Start to finish, it proved thrilling, but the Bears got the best of it, edging the Lakers 3-2.

Twice in the early going, Gavin Karowski scored for Chittenango, with Jacob Scheidelman getting the other goal as Colin Smyth got credit for an assist.

Cazenovia countered with goals from Coburn and J.D. Dolly, with Alex Dolly getting an assist. But Logan Bronner

made feour saves as the Bears held on late.

To start its week of action, Chit tenango met Homer, and the two sides battled to a 1-1 draw.

Kyler Crump’s first half goal put the Trojans in front, but the Bears stayed patient and Scheidelman answered in the second half with an unassisted goal.

Chittenango controlled large swaths of the game, including the 20 min utes of overtime, yet never could net the game-winner, stymied by Homer goalie Braydon Fox, who amassed 15 saves.

Cazenovia tennis advances in Class C sectionals

By Phil BlACkwEll

Right as September ended, the Ca zenovia girls tennis team began what it hoped to be a long run through the Section III Class C team tournament.

As the no. 7 seed in a 10-team field, the Lakers had to go through a firstround match last Friday against no. 10 seed Manlius Pebble Hill, a team it narrowly beat 4-3 earlier in the month.

With the winner advancing to face no. 2 seed Lowville in the quarterfinals

early this week, the Lakers completely leaned on its doubles teams to again prevail 4-3 and keep its season alive.

Neither Madden Cobb nor Kiana Vazquez earned a game in their singles matches and the other was forfeited, so it was up to doubles – which never dropped a set.

Rachel Molloy and Leah Bell got it started, beating Rose Fallon and Fari el Migeed 6-1, 6-3, while Erin Kuhn and Grace Probe took a bit longer, but topped Ruby Butler and Sabrina Loop

6-1, 6-4.

Also in two sets, Nora Berg and Ava Galton won 6-4, 6-0 over Amy Walsh and Molly Tracy as Katie Williams and Cady Webb clinched it beating Jenn He and Schuyler King 6-2, 6-1.

This followed a match Thursday between Cazenovia and Chittenango where, in single-set races to 10 games, the Lakers prevailed 5-2 over the Bears.

All three singles matches when in Cazenovia’s favor as Cobb shut out

Maddy Douglas 10-0, Probe handled Evelynn Keville 10-1 and Molloy got a 10-4 win over Sarah McKillid.

Chittenango earned both points in doubles, where Savannah Drake and Anna Spencer blanked Kuhn and Wil liams 10-0, along with a forfeit.

The Lakers countered with Berg and Galton getting past Emily Gushea and Jeannie Gomez 10-2, with Bell and Webb winning 10-4 over Sophia Turner and Anna Chatwin.

Cazenovia boys golfers get win over Tully

By Phil BlACkwEll

Each of the Cazenovia and Chit tenango boys golf teams would make their way to the Bears’ home course at Rogues Roost to take part in Tuesday’s Section III Small School fall tourna ment.

Before this, each side would have a series of league matches, ones that were

Schooner

ing education programs. The five day WBYC charter is organized each year by former board member Andy Mistur, a tradition started in 2001 by former Commodore Steve Burrell.

In addition to Mistur, the 2022 crew included former WBYC com modores Al Marshall and Matt Lar kin, current flag officers Vic Prial and David Burch, along with long time club members Will Wester and Kevin Mann.

Captain Nicholas Alley, the regular Brilliant skipper from 2012 to 2018, returned to the helm for the WBYC charter. The Seaport crew included First Mate Darcy Cogswell and Deck Hand R.J. Lavallee. On race day, Brilliant’s current captain Sarah Ar mour came aboard as a crew member along with guest Ben Sperry.

The race is held each September in memory of Francis (Pat) West Jr., avid sailor and organizer of the first regatta. It is open to schooners and gaff rigged sailboats, which feature a four sided sail controlled at its peak by a spar known as the gaff.

The race marks the end of the of ficial Martha’s Vineyard sailing sea son. It is hosted each year by Gannon & Benjamin and regularly features several vessels designed and built by the Vineyard Haven wooden ship builders. For WBYC’s Mistur, Mar shall, Larkin and Wester, it was the third Pat West win in four attempts aboard Brilliant, following victories in 2017 and 2019.

Launched in 1932, Brilliant was designed by the renowned naval architecture firm Sparkman & Ste phens. In 1933, Brilliant set a world record for a transatlantic crossing

scheduled and ones that had to get made up from previous weather post ponements.

The Lakers, rained out of last Tues day’s match against Jordan-Elbridge, were victorious a day later against Tul ly, prevailing 217-234 over the Black Knights.

Over nine holes at Cazenovia Coun try Club, Will Guider shot a 40 to lead

for vessels of her size, running from Nantucket Lightship to Bishop Rock Light, England, in 15 days.

Sixty-eight years later, Brilliant was still in top form for an ocean voyage, winning the Tall Ships 2000 race from Halifax, Nova Scotia to Amsterdam, Holland. After 90 sea sons, Brilliant remains a formidable competitor among the classic yachts.

In addition to Brilliant, WBYC sailors also crewed the historic 63foot schooner When and If. The ship was commissioned by Gen. George S. Patton in 1939, in hopes of an unre alized trip around the world with his wife, “when and if” he returned from World War II.

A third WBYC crew was aboard the 60-foot modern schooner Rebec ca, designed and built by race orga nizers Gannon & Benjamin in 2001. Between the three vessels, twenty WBYC sailors competed in the 2022 Pat West Regatta.

When and If is a privately owned charter vessel with home ports in Sa lem, Massachusetts and Key West, Florida. Former WBYC Commodore Doug Shepard has organized a char ter each year since 2019.

The crew included club members Todd Luchsinger, Tim McDonald, and Mark Worden, along with for mer members Jeff Foster and Dean Wallace.

When and If was helmed by own er, Captain Seth Salzmann with First Mate Luana Santana and Second Mate Jonathan Connell, rounding out the race-day crew.

After twenty years of private own ership, Rebecca was donated to Mys tic Seaport Museum in 2021 and is now operated by the non-profit for private charter and race sponsor ship.

a top-three Cazenovia sweep.

Liam Colligan had a 41, while Chris Kelly had a 42. Tully’s William Lund had a 43, but Jack Byrnes, back after missing several matches due to his football commitments, shot a 44 and Nick Guider added a 47.

Chittenango was back on the course last Thursday to face unbeaten Chris tian Brothers Academy at Drumlins,

The first-time WBYC charter was led by member Matt McDowell.

The group included incoming Commodore Tom Harrig and mem bers Rob Aronson, Tom Costello, Todd Harrington and Jon Kogut, with Captain Annie Kelly at the helm and First Mate Cody Deines leading the crew.

The crews on Brilliant and Re becca completed a two-day sail from Mystic, Connecticut with an overnight anchorage off Cuttyhunk Island, in order to reach Martha’s Vineyard for the race. When and If was sailed in the day before the race from Woods Hole, Massachusetts.

The race consisted of approxi mately 30 boats of varying sizes, including more than ten schooners, with captains and crews ranging from professional sailors to amateur enthusiasts.

Among the notable competitors were the schooner Malabar II and gaff sloop Welwyn, both turning 100 years old this season, and local favor ite, Juno, a modern 65-foot schooner built by Gannon & Benjamin in 2003 and docked at Vineyard Haven har bor.

After a short delay, the race began in East Chop off Vineyard Haven with the schooners starting ten min utes behind the smaller craft.

The schooner start was congest ed as several gaff rigs had not yet cleared the mark when the horn blew for the larger boats. Juno, sailing in her home waters, immediately took a substantial lead but gave up ground tacking twice during the first leg to avoid missing the mark. As the race turned east, Juno held the lead at the second mark, with several schooners including Rebecca, When and If and Brilliant still in the hunt.

taking a 193-224 defeat to the Broth ers.

Ty Kelly shot 39, but CBA’s Jack Gregory (36) and James Stanton (37) show lower and Emmet Kilmartin matched it, while Alex Moesch’s 42 was behind Luke Snyder (40) and Eric Lee (41). Anthony Thousand shot a 42 and Henry Miller contributed a 49.

Heading for the third and fi nal mark at the east end of Squash Meadow, Rebecca and When and If were pushed off course and unable to recover as the wind calmed.

Juno appeared poised for the vic tory but again was forced to make a second tack, while Captain Alley po sitioned Brilliant to take advantage of the sea current and found enough wind to vault to the finish ahead of the fleet for the win.

Juno took second with Rebecca and When and If battling to the end, finishing third and fourth among the schooners, respectively. With Brilliant finishing first and Juno in second, the results were a repeat of the 2019 Pat West, where the WBYC crewed Brilliant took the lead from Juno at the final mark.

The event was capped by an awards ceremony and party at Gan non & Benjamin, where Brilliant took home the Ingrid B. Robinson Memorial Cup, awarded to the first place schooner.

On Sunday morning after the re gatta, Brilliant and Rebecca departed on a two day return to Mystic, sailing upwind over rough seas.

After a pounding day, the vessels found refuge for the night off Sa chuest Point, Rhode Island before heading to Mystic on September 20, 2022. When and If sailed the oppo site direction out of Vineyard Haven to Edgartown, Martha’s Vineyard before returning to Woods Hole the following day.

Planning is already in the works for next year’s charters on all three vessels.

The sailors are looking forward to once again proudly representing Cazenovia and WBYC willowbankyc. com.

thing to do. Brad Moses is clearly unfit to serve, and we will work hard to turn out Democrats and voters from every other party to write-in Rhonda Youngs’ name on their ballots and elect the first female county judge in Madison County history.”

“I’m honored to have the support of the Madison County Democrats, Repub licans and Conservatives in my campaign for county judge,” said Youngs. “As I’ve gone door to door and talked with vot ers at public events, the enthusiasm and support I’ve received from voters across the entire political spectrum has been truly humbling. We’ll keep pushing hard for these final 5 plus weeks leading up to Election Day to ensure integrity and fairness in county court.”

Youngs launched her write-in cam paign in August following stunning revelations involving substance abuse and overdoses involving Brad Moses. Moses’s name will appear on the Repub lican and Conservative lines because these two parties had endorsed him in early 2022. After reports about his sub stance use and poor judgment came to

light, the Republicans and Conserva tives asked Moses to withdraw from the ballot. After he refused to do so, both parties rescinded their endorsements and backed Youngs’ write-in campaign.

However, based on New York State election laws and regulations, Moses’s name cannot be removed from the bal lot this late in the year, and all deadlines have passed for any other candidate’s name to be placed on the ballot. The only way that Moses could lose the elec tion is if enough Madison County vot ers write in “Rhonda Youngs” on their ballots.

“There was broad consensus among the Republican Committee that Brad Moses is unfit to serve as county judge,” Madison County Republican Chair man Todd Rouse said. “We are thor oughly disappointed in his behavior and actions – both in terms of the lifethreatening situation and his refusal to remove his name from the ballot. We are proudly backing Rhonda Youngs in a write-in campaign and will work our tails off from now through November 8th to ensure her election as Madison County judge.”

“Rhonda Youngs is a person of char acter and integrity, which is exactly what

we need in our new Madison County judge,” Madison County Conservative Chairman Chris Kendall said. “Brad Moses’s behavior is abhorrent and dis honorable in every way. He was already removed from his position as assistant district attorney. I cannot fathom he believes it is acceptable to take office as county judge. I’m imploring Conserva tives, Republicans, Democrats and Inde pendents to unite to ensure that Rhonda Youngs is elected this November.”

For the past six years, Youngs has worked alongside Judge O’Sullivan as his court attorney. In this role, she works every day on all aspects of county court, family court, and surrogate’s court mat ters - researching and analyzing com plex legal issues, drafting opinions and court orders, advising and assisting the judge during trials, conducting confer ences with litigants to clarify issues to be resolved, settling difficult cases, and more.

Additionally, Youngs was recently appointed as associate judge in the Vil lage of Cazenovia, providing her with even more courtroom experience.

Earlier in her career, Youngs worked as a private practice attorney in Cazen ovia with Stokes Youngs PLLC and

Mitchell Goris Stokes & O’Sullivan LLC for six years, where she handled all types of cases for clients throughout Upstate New York. Before that, she be gan her career at Hancock Estabrook, a large firm in Syracuse.

Beyond her extensive professional work, Youngs has been active in com munity service as a Member of the Mad ison County Bar Association (President 2015-16), New York State Bar Associa tion, American Legion Auxiliary and Burton Street Elementary School Par ent-Teacher Association. She also serves on the Committee on Character & Fit ness for the Third Judicial Department in the Sixth Judicial District, helping to investigate and assess applicants seeking admission to the New York State Bar.

A lifelong Upstate New Yorker, Youngs lives in Cazenovia with her hus band, Jim, and their two daughters.

This judgeship is on the ballot fol lowing the elevation of former Madison County Judge Patrick J. O’Sullivan to State Supreme Court. Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 8. Early Voting will be available from October 29 to November 6. Absentee Ballot voting is also avail able by contacting the Board of Elec tions at 315-366-2231.