Cazenovia Republican digital edition - Oct. 10, 2023

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Kate Hill

CASA hosts fall luncheon

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On Sept. 30 and Oct. 1, Critz Farms in Cazenovia presented a “Big Toys” event to support the New Woodstock Volunteer Fire Department. Kids of all ages had the opportunity to get up close to a variety of big machines and even climb up into the driver’s seat of some. The Big Toy lineup featured a rescue truck and pumper truck from the New Woodstock Fire Department, plus some machines from Cazenovia Equipment, Caz Enterprises, Holmes Acres Dairy, Barber & Deline Well Drilling, and The Cunninghams, including a bulldozer, various tractors, a well drilling rig, and a large tractor with a 30-foot field implement. The fire department also set up an information table and gave away fire hats and other goodies to the kids. Critz Farms will be donating $1200 of the proceeds from the weekend to the New Woodstock Fire Department. The event was presented as part of the farm’s Fall Harvest Celebration. For more information on the celebration, visit critzfarms.com/event/fall-harvest-celebration-2023/.

On Oct. 5, the Cazenovia Area Senior Association (CASA) held a luncheon on the porch of the Brewster Inn overlooking Cazenovia Lake. The organization provides educational and recreational activities for seniors ages 55 and older residing within the Cazenovia Central School District, which encompasses the Towns of Cazenovia, Nelson, and Fenner. CASA has several additional events, including luncheons and day trips, planned for the final months of 2023. On Oct. 25, a group will be chartering an Onondaga Coach bus to Belhurst Castle in the heart of the Finger Lakes Wine Region for lunch, wine tastings, and shopping. Registration is required for all upcoming events. Call 315-825-5710 to reserve a spot. Any senior interested in participating in CASA events can call the organization to be added to the mailing list and receive monthly invitations.

Co. (315) joins downtown business community

By KATE HILL

Staff writer

Christina Liberatore recently opened Co. (315), “an artisan gift shop of practical use,” at 59 Albany St. in downtown Cazenovia.

Located in the space that previously housed Liberty’s Dog House, Co. (315) specializes in selling handcrafted cocktail/ mocktail infusers made from dehydrated fruit.

“You [simply] fill up the jar with either alcohol or water, put it in the refrigerator for about 24 hours, and then strain out the elixir from the jar to put [it] into your cocktail or mocktail,” said Liberatore, who also noted that a QR code to a webpage with instructions is printed on the bottom of every infuser jar.

In addition to her signature “Hot Toddy,” “Sangria,” and “Jalapeño Mango Margarita” infusers, Liberatore also offers an “As You Wish” station for customers to create their own blends.

The shop’s other offerings include assorted gifts, wood art carved

by Liberatore, pieces by commissioned local artists, food items from all over the country, FoJo Beans coffee, and some apparel.

Prior to launching her business, Liberatore was a stay-at-home mother in Cazenovia for 12 years following what she described as “a series of micro-careers.”

The entrepreneur started Co. (315) with the vision of selling her signature cocktail and mocktail infusers, but, after picking up woodworking and a few other skills during the COVID-19 pandemic, she broadened her vision to include creating and selling other items as well.

Liberatore launched an online store, co315. co m , in 2021 and then started selling some of her products in local hotel gift shops.

This past summer, she had the opportunity to run a pop-up store at The HUB co-working space and business incubator in Hamilton for the months of June and July.

“Turned out I absolutely loved working in retail

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and showing my work to people and sending pieces home with people who appreciate the time, work, and effort that is put into each piece,” Liberatore said.

“So, naturally, opening a storefront in Cazenovia just made sense.”

Co. (315) opened its doors on Sept. 19, 2023.

“My experience opening a storefront in Cazenovia has been noth -

Town board approves 2024 tentative budget Board schedules public hearing on preliminary budget

By KATE HILL Staff writer

On Oct. 2, the Cazenovia Town Board approved its tentative budget to make it the preliminary budget for the fiscal year beginning Jan. 1, 2024.

According to Supervisor Bill Zupan, the preliminary budget proposes increasing the real property tax rate by three cents per $1,000 of assessed value.

The current town tax rate for properties outside the village is $1.55 per $1,000 of assessed value.

“So, on a $300,000 house, you’re going to be paying $9 more,” Zupan said.

The supervisor thanked Councilor Kyle Reger and Town of Cazenovia Bookkeeper Elizabeth Merrill for their help in getting the budget submitted on time.

The preliminary budget is available for public viewing at the town offices and on the town’s website.

The town board will hold a budget work session on Oct. 16 at 6 p.m.

A public hearing as to the adoption of the proposed 2024 Town Budget is scheduled for Monday, Nov. 6 at 7:30 p.m. at the town offices.

In other news

The town will hold a public outreach session regarding the comprehensive plan on Tuesday, Oct. 24 at 6:30 p.m. in the Betsy Kennedy Community Room at the Cazenovia Public Library.

ing short of delightful,” said Liberatore. “I have [received] such a warm welcome from all the other storefront owners. They have been so helpful, kind, and supportive. I am truly proud to bring my brand here and work alongside such an amazing community of storefront owners.”

Co. (315) is open Monday through Sunday from 10:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.

According to Reger, there will be a brief summary of the plan to date and an opportunity for community members to offer input.

Reger said he thinks the more feedback that is received, the more successful the plan will be.

The town board also approved the use of Ridge Road, Ten Eyck Avenue, Lincklaen Road, and Syosset Drive for the Annual Cazenovia Pumpkin Run 5K/Spooky Sprint, a fundraising event for the Cazenovia High School Class of 2025. The race is scheduled for Sunday, Oct. 29 at 1 p.m.

The November town board meeting will be on Monday, Nov. 6, a week earlier than normal, at the town hall.

For more information on the Town of Cazenovia, visit towncazenovia.digitaltowpath.org or call the town office at 315-655-9213.

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On Sept. 19, Co. (315) opened at 59 Albany St., Cazenovia. The business specializes in selling handcrafted cocktail/mocktail infusers made with dehydrated fruit.

Community Memorial Hospital expands service offerings in Cazenovia

By KATE HILL Staff writer

On Sept. 21, Community Memorial Hospital (CMH) partnered with the Greater Cazenovia Area Chamber of Commerce (GCACC) to present an event at the Hampton Inn & Suites Cazenovia to spread the word about the healthcare services offered by the hospital and the upcoming expansion of services at the Cazenovia Family Health Center.

CMH, a Crouse Health partner, is a 25-bed criticalaccess hospital in Hamilton that provides urgent care, primary care, and specialty healthcare to communities throughout Madison County and parts of Onondaga, Chenango, and Oneida Counties. The hospital’s services are connected to and supported by Community Memorial Family Health Centers in Hamilton, Waterville, Munnsville, Morrisville, and Cazenovia. The hospital and health centers are guided by a board of directors comprised of business, education, and civic lead-

ers. “I could tell you dozens of stories of Cazenovia residents who have been amazed by the level of service they received at Community Memorial Hospital,” said Cazenovia resident Brad Wheler, who is in his 11th year on the CMH board. “I’ve served 10 years as treasurer and chairman of the finance committee. I’ve seen firsthand the quality, caring healthcare service the hospital provided for my mother, my wife, and other family and friends. At a time when healthcare in New York State is under great stress, Community Memorial Hospital is providing outstanding, caring, and convenient top-quality healthcare. It is a resource our community should have a greater awareness of.”

The Sept. 21 event, which drew more than 85 Cazenovia residents, gave attendees the opportunity to meet CMH President/ CEO Jeff Coakley and several physicians. They also learned about CMH’s decision to introduce cardi-

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ology and general surgery visits to the Cazenovia Family Health Center. The facility, which is on John Trush Boulevard off Route 20, also offers primary care services.

Attendees were introduced to primary care provider Dr. Jocelyn Morin, general surgeon Dr. Gregory Ripich, cardiologist Dr. AV Singh, and orthopedic surgeon Dr. Richelle Takemoto.

According to Keara Connors, CMH’s executive director of community relations, Morin previously split her time between Cazenovia and another CMH family health center, but she is now seeing patients in Cazenovia full-time. She specializes in family medicine.

Ripich and Singh will be seeing patients in both Cazenovia and Hamilton.

“Dr. Singh is anticipated to begin seeing patients in Cazenovia starting in November,” said Connors. “Dr. Ripich has already started scheduling patients in Caz.”

In a Sept. 25 press release, CMH announced that

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May assist in the maintenance or construction of roads, streets, utility and

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Loads and unloads trucks, stacks materials and supplies and delivers

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

• Dusts desks, woodwork, furniture and other equipment;

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Singh is also expanding his practice by welcoming two additional nurse practitioners this fall.

All procedures and surgeries are performed in Hamilton.

Takemoto, whose office is in Hamilton, specializes in orthopedic trauma and total joint arthroplasty of the hip, knee, and shoulder. CMH is in the process of building out a new orthopedic office, which is expected to open this winter.

“It was exciting to meet so many community members of Cazenovia to share about the orthopedic services at Community Memorial,” Takemoto said in the press release. “The guests of the event were so welcoming to learn more about our primary care, general surgery, and cardiology services.”

According to Connors, CMH decided to expand access to healthcare in Cazenovia in response to feedback from community members who felt there was a lack of resources in the area.

“With much of our services located in Hamilton, a short 20 miles away, we felt that offering addition-

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Community Memorial Hospital (CMH) and the greater Cazenovia Area Chamber of Commerce recently presented an event in Cazenovia to introduce CMH to the community and spread the word about the healthcare services offered by the hospital and the upcoming expansion of services at the Cazenovia Family Health Center.

al services in Cazenovia would help bridge that gap for residents,” she said. In the Sept. 25 press release, Coakley stated that as part of its commitment to meeting the healthcare needs of Cazenovia residents and minimizing the need to travel to cities for specialized care, CMH will continue to explore opportunities for further service enhancements in the region.

GCACC Executive Di-

rector Anna Marie Neuland expressed her eagerness for the chamber to continue to partner with CMH to educate the community about new healthcare services and programs.

Updates on new services, healthcare resources, and upcoming community events will be posted on CMH’s social media platforms. Additional information on CMH’s current services is available at communitymemorial.org.

Town of Cazenovia 2030 Comprehensive Plan

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The Town of Cazenovia is excited to undertake the 2030 Comprehensive Plan! This planning effort will result in a guide that will inform future decisions regarding local economic development, housing, open space & recreation, transportation, and infrastructure in an equitable manner intended to improve the quality of life for those living and working in and around the Town of Cazenovia.

Members of the public are invited to learn more about the comprehensive planning process, and share ideas and feedback to guide the development of the goals and strategies in the plan.

Following the meeting, a community survey will be available to further share input and ideas to be included in the comprehensive plan. Those unable to attend the meeting are encouraged to visit the Comprehensive Plan website (listed below) to take the survey beginning on October 25th.

For more information and for the latest news about the Town of Cazenovia 2030 Comprehensive Plan, please visit: https://www.caztownplan2030.org/

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Polly Koerner, 90 horse lover, watercolor artist

Polly Black Koerner, 90, passed away peacefully at home Oct. 3, 2023, surrounded by her devoted daughters. Polly was the daughter of Jane and James Black of South Orange, NJ. She was a graduate of Columbia High School and graduated from Colby Sawyer in 1952. While attending college and earning her degree as a medical technician she met Jack, her mate for life. She and Jack were married in 1953 and remained together until his passing in 2022 after 68 years of marriage. After a “living the Navy life” and moving throughout the Northeast, Polly and Jack moved to Cazenovia in 1963, and remained there until her death. Tamarack

Ridge Farm is forever synonymous with the love and passion she and Jack held for raising their family and numerous horses.

As a young girl, living in suburban New Jersey, Polly would take two buses to commute to a local stable where she cultivated her passion for horseback riding. Over the past 60 years, Polly and Jack would trail ride, fox hunt, drive horse and carriage and raise thoroughbred race horses. She passed this love onto her children as she led the local 4-H club and the Cazenovia Pony Club.

When Polly was not tending to the many horses and animals on the farm, she was a steadfast civil servant, supporting many organizations throughout Cazenovia and beyond. She was a member of the Junior League of Syracuse, served

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on the board of CazCares as president and long-term volunteer, supporter of the Cazenovia Library and the Cazenovia Watercolor Society. She was passionate about education and served on the Clarkson College of Technology Parents Association, was a Colby Sawyer alumni trustee and a lifelong supporter of Cazenovia College.

Creatively, Polly focused her energy on the art of watercolor. Over the last 25 years she studied and created beautiful paintings that hang throughout the farm house. When not at her easel, Polly, along with Jack, could be found at their home on Lake George.

Polly is preceded in death by her husband, Jack, and her eldest child John Harold, Jr. She is survived by her four daughters, Kathy (Gary) Johnson, Lesley

(Maurice) Lepine, Stephanie Ayer, Susan (Scott) Pearson; her twin sister, Susan Knox; her brothers, Jim and John Black, along with her 11 grandchildren: Katie, Julia, Molly, John, JD, Bobby, Duncan, Chris, Sarah, Steph and Sydney and seven great-grandchildren. A memorial service will be held at 11:30 a.m., Saturday, October 21, 2023, at the First Presbyterian Church of Cazenovia. Private burial

will be in Evergreen Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations in Polly’s memory may be made to CazCares, 101 Nelson St., Cazenovia, NY 13035, the Cazenovia Public Library, 100 Albany St., Cazenovia, NY 13035 or to the First Presbyterian Church of Cazenovia, 27 Albany St., Cazenovia, NY 13035. Condolences for the Koerner family may be left at michaelebrownfuneralservices.com.

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Luminary Memorial Walkway

The First Presbyterian Church of Cazenovia, NY is planning a luminary memorial walkway on All Saint’s Day Eve (Oct. 31, 2023) 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 Friday, October 28, 2023.

Names to be included on the Luminary Memorial Walkway: ______________

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Cazenovia girls cross country improves to 6-0

By KuRT WHEELER

The Cazenovia girls cross country team defeated three non-league opponents on the road last Wednesday to raise its overall record to 6-0 for the season.

At Tully, the Lakers wore down a talented Black Knights squad to prevail 23-34 and overwhelmed Onondaga 1549 and Cincinnatus 15-51 to remain unbeaten.

Tully gave Cazenovia a battle on their home course with Anna Congelli, one of the top runners in the section, taking first in the entire field at 21 minutes, 33 seconds.

Then Tully’s number two, Alex Dickson was also tough, leading the Laker pack through the first two miles of the race. With less than a mile to go, Tully had matched the Lakers stride for stride, with the race tied 28-28 at that point.

But Olivia Ruddy led a Laker surge in the final 1,500 meters to transform

the race, with the rest of the Cazenovia pack following her lead.

Ruddy closed to within a minute of Congelli, finishing second overall in 22:40 despite the unexpected mid80’s temperatures. Zoey

Gagne (22:43) and Maeve McGreevy (22:49) also stormed past Dickson (23:18) to capture third and fourth overall.

Lauren McLean battled Tully’s Lucy Wright throughout the contest, trailing for the first two

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miles but remaining within striking distance. Like her teammates, McLean surged with less than a mile to go to finish in 24:03, 22 seconds ahead of Wright, to take sixth place.

Olivia Wong and Mesi Stevens also played critical roles as they steadily worked past Tully’s final two scorers to take eighth and ninth places, respectively.

Wong’s 25:15 effort

locked in Cazenovia’s winning score of 23 points while Stevens’ 26:08 finish displaced both of the Tully runners and all of the Onondaga scorers. In total, the Lakers were able to place six of the first nine runners across the line to dominate the four team field.

Ilsa Denton (28:20) and Emma O’Shea (29:22) were able to surpass all but one runner from Onondaga and all

the Cincinnatus scorers to contribute to those wins while Iris Casey (31:31) and Savannah Randall (31:56) also contributed to Cazenovia’s strong showing. With two weeks to go in the regular season, the Lakers are in first place in the Liberty-National division as they strive for their fifth consecutive league title. Cazenovia hosts Jordan-Elbridge on Wednesday afternoon.

three opponents to improve to 6-0 on the season.

October

awareness

There are many things people look forward to in the month of October.

From the cooler weather to crisp leaves and pumpkin spiced drinks, this is a month that has a lot to enjoy. It is also a month where many seek to raise awareness about breast cancer. It is estimated that one in eight women living now will at one point in their lives be diagnosed with breast cancer.

And while it is less common, men are also diagnosed with the disease.

According to the National Breast Cancer Foundation, Inc., about 2,190 men are diagnosed each year.

According to breastcancer.org, in 2023, an estimated 297,790 new cases of invasive breast cancer are expected to be diagnosed in U.S. women, along with 55,720 new cases of DCIS or in situ are projected.

In 2023, an estimated 2,800 new cases of invasive breast cancer are expected to be diagnosed in men. A man’s lifetime risk of breast cancer is about 1 in 833.

There are currently more than 4 million women with a history of breast cancer in the United States. This includes women currently being treated and women who have finished treatment.

According to Healthfinder.gov breast cancer is the second most common kind of cancer in women.

The good news, according to Healthfinder.gov, is that most women can survive breast cancer if it’s found and treated early.

A mammogram – the screening test for breast cancer – can help find breast cancer early when it’s easier to treat.

National Breast Cancer Awareness Month is a chance to raise awareness about the importance of detecting breast cancer early.

During the month, Healthfinder. gov recommends healthcare providers take several steps when possible such as encourage women ages 40 to 49 to talk with their doctors about when to start getting mammograms and organize an event to talk with women ages 50 to 74 in your community about getting mammograms every two years.

During this month there will be various efforts made to help raise awareness from fundraisers to wearing pink in support of the fight against breast cancer.

One group that is well known locally on many levels, but most specifically for its work in this area is the Carol M. Baldwin Breast Cancer Research Fund of CNY, Inc.

The Carol M. Baldwin Breast Cancer Research Fund, Inc., supports both new and established researchers investigating the causes, prevention and treatment of breast cancer.

This research includes but is not be limited to studies of the genetic, molecular, cellular and environmental factors involved in the development and progression of breast cancer; application of the knowledge thus gained to educate medical professionals and increase public awareness for the prevention, detection and treatment of breast cancer; and studies of the outcomes of breast cancer detection and treatment on the patient, their families and society.

Whether it is talking to a family member and encouraging them to have a checkup or making a donation to an organization like the Baldwin foundation or any number of other organizations committed to the fight against breast cancer, there are many ways to help lend support to this worthy endeavor.

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They make a hard woody sound when you gather them together.

Ramblings from the empty nest

Ann Ferro

They’re not strong, not at all like twigs of the same size, yet their rigidity as brown leftovers from summer glory lead me to believe that you could gather them for some kind of natural art piece. I tie the spent stems of my day lilies with a piece of a more flaccid aster stem and put them against the Japanese Maple as I work through the side garden. Maybe I can put them in a big vase on the floor.

It’s fall garden maintenance time.

The un-named bush that is now sporting white berries, no doubt poisonous to humans, is definitely feed for the birds. I leave the weedy, overgrown branches alone. The side border would look so much better if I could manage this shrub.

Everything is not about me and my desire for magazine clean borders.

Next it’s the astilbe, even with spent blossoms, they are lovely. I clean out some of the leaves and debris as best I can … all of this is a bit dicey when you are using a cane. The persistence of the meadowsweet is amazing to me, truly. A lovely flower itself, it is a bit of a bully, pushing its way among parts of the border where it overshadows everything. No matter how I attempt to corral it, it shows up in the oddest places. I reluctantly pull several of the meadowsweet stems out from the astilbe, knowing that it will show up somewhere next season.

Then it’s the area of the border that has defied all attempts to replant. Two yeas ago, something killed all of the perennials in this area. The area once was the happy home of delphiniums, salvia, foxglove, liatris, hollyhocks and Shasta daisies. A healthy, luxuriant sweet pink climbing rose grew up and over the shed. It was my showcase garden, the closest I ever came to the gardening prowess of my mother and grandmother. Now? A wan colored climber rose bush struggles to stay alive and all of the new perennials, planted carefully last year with the assist of Miracle Grow garden soil, have disappeared. The Catmint and veronica made a sad showing and then disappeared. The only growing things that seem to thrive are celandine, coneflowers and ajuga. But, oh my! The ajuga just filled the area last spring with a blue that challenged the sky. I do miss the tall cottage garden look of the delphies, the foxies, the hollyhocks that remind me of a long ago home. Did it remind me of a time when the blossoms weren’t filtered by the responsibilities of adult living? Even the belligerent bishop weed has died out here as did the previously annoying belligerent lamium, also known as “dead nettle.” I fought many a battle with those two.

While I try to figure out what is wrong with this area of my garden, I turn my attention across the small spate of grass to another garden, part shade, part sun. In the shade, I have my much-loved coral bells, planted not for the flowers but for the exciting colored leaves. All shades of green, sage and copper make this a special planting. They sit in front of Kathleen, the climbing rose I planted in honor of my sister, Kathleen. This rose has weathered many harsh winters but always produces an abundance

Thanks for your support

To the editor:

The CNY Triathlon Club would like to thank the community for assisting and supporting the Cazenovia Triathlon this past August. The event was better than ever this year because of the efforts of so many. We would like to mention the Cazenovia Police Department, and the support of CAVAC, Cazenovia Village and Town Municipal Departments, The Cazenovia Highway Department, and the Cazenovia High School Boys Crosscountry team for their volunteering and willingness to do whatever needs to be done. We are additionally thankful for Meier’s Creek Brewery, Cazenovia Jewelry and the Cazenovia Chamber of Commerce for their donations and Tops Market and the volunteers from Cazenovia Children’s House.

We are also grateful to the residents who came out and cheered and were understanding of the inconvenience of

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of deeply red flowers, generous like its namesake. I may have to trim the long, wild canes that have escaped the trellis.

There are two patches of late spring blue flag that escort you to a mixture of obedient plants, lambs’ ear and oregano. I lost control of what grows here years ago. There is also one tulip bulb somewhere in there that blooms every spring. I yank weakly at the invading wild asters that pepper the very crowded mass of greenery.

In what I call my most valuable garden real estate, that which gets sun all day, there is stone crop ground cover, salvia, a struggling sage plant, thyme, iris and my rhubarb. The latter is from my grandmother’s rhubarb, but somehow, it doesn’t do as well as I remember hers doing and since it is represented by only two plants, my harvest is always small. But today, I can clean out some of the dead leaves from all of the inhabitants in the sun.

Growing next are several straggly peppermint stems. At one time this area was full of them, but some kind of fungus has attacked all of those mints and has left only a few to carry on. My sister brought me a very interesting perennial, the name of which I’ve forgotten, but it’s a low growing specimen with spotted broad green leaves. It seem to be doing well even in almost total shade. I should move some of these to places where they will add their color and textures.

And culminating the end of my border are the Hostas, hugging the shady side of

closed roads. As they say : It takes a Village”, and in this case, a town as well. –Thank you everyone.

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Golden Park

To the editor: Thank you for publicizing Dr. and Mrs. Ken Golden’s lasting contribution to our community through their donation of land for Golden Park, now marked permanently by their childrens’ fitting gift of a bench in that park.

As Amy Golden said, her father especially valued public parks throughout our area and actively enjoyed them by regularly hiking in them. Dr. Golden was a core member of an informal men’s group, “The Walkers,” who got together to walk and talk every week for decades. His fellows, who included the elder Steve Rogers and my dad Ralph Ross, had the greatest esteem and affection for Dr. Golden,

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the shed. This year the deer eschewed their yearly gorging on their flowers. There are two varieties here. One blossoms later with large white, sweetly-fragrant flowers. Both seed their offspring prodigiously throughout the area. There is always detritus to gather here. I may dig some up and bring them to the plant exchange on Main Street.

Lastly there are the hard green shells of the black walnut tree that has begun to produce these missiles vigorously. I move some of the walnuts to the rocky ledge for those four legged neighbors who are willing to do the work to get to the nuts.

I wander slowly, appreciating that nature has, even with my cane-forced neglectfulness, produced another summer of flower, scent and beauty. I will clear what is necessary, what I am able to, but I have also learned that, as with most things of the earth, the garden provides is a functioning part of the whole, not only for itself but for other species, for birds and squirrels, chipmunks, opossums and more. A younger me would have swept the area clean, but now, I’ve learned, and I leave most of what I find, the shelter and food for those with whom I share this little space on the earth.

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.

whose sharp wit and analytical prowess enabled him to hold his own with his more loquacious buddies in their debates over current affairs and constant razzing.

I remember Mrs. Golden as more approachable than her husband, warm and outgoing. But what Dr. Golden may have lacked in social graces and a comforting bedside manner, he more than made up for as a steadfast, loyal friend and a physician par excellence. Dr. Golden demonstrated his caring for others in his deeds. He brought superb skills to bear in diagnosing patients’ conditions, for example. He went above and beyond when patents’ lives were at stake, as when he stayed all night by my mom’s bedside when she was hospitalized with double pneumonia and pleurisy during her fourth pregnancy.

In my view, we Fayettevillians will always owe a debt of gratitude to Dr. and Mrs. Ken Golden!

MARguERitE RoSS FAyetteville

Ann Ferro

Pictured are the roses that died during the annihilation of plants in that area of my garden. to the right you can see the healthy peppermints...not any more.

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Early Friday morning, late in September, and though sleep remains a priority, I just had to wake up to find out what was going on at a course called Marco Simone in the Italian countryside near Rome.

Again the Ryder Cup was here, the biennial encounter where American and European golfers turn from golfing robots into fist-pumping, high-fiving, tears-shedding human beings as tens of thousands roar, chant and egg them on. Would this be, at last, the year where the United States, winless on the road in 30 years, solved a puzzle that spanned six previous renewals in six different lands, included the entire golfing prime of Tiger Woods, Phil Mickelson and provoked far too many cases of self-examination on this side of the Atlantic?

The answer, through one session: Continent 4, Yanks nil, goose egg, whatever turn you’ve got for zero.

Oh sure, they kept playing golf for another afternoon, then two more days. There was even a good old-

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Phil Blackwell

fashioned kerfuffle with Rory McIlroy and caddie Joe LaCava, something to do with hats.

Yet we all knew the ultimate destination of Sam Ryder’s slender golden chalice. And it wasn’t returning to the States.

That’s now five straight editions of this event won by the home team by lopsided margins. Not since Europe’s epic singles rally from a 10-6 deficit in 2012 at Medinah has the issue stayed in doubt until the final day.

Contrast this to the very reason we got so obsessed with the Ryder Cup in the first place. From 1983 to 1999 (nine editions total), seven of them were 15-13 margins or closer.

Whole careers were defined by singular moments in these exciting matches – an iron from Christy O’Connor over the lake at the Belfry, Justin Leonard’s long putt at Brookline – and other careers were enhanced (Fred Couples, especially

Seve Ballesteros) or altered – was Mark Calcaveccchia ever the same after Kiawah in 1991?

Now, despite all the talk, speculation and debate over captain’s picks, pairings, outfits and a host of other matters trivial and otherwise, it’s now just a big money-maker where the hosts, whoever it is, has such a pronounced advantage that overcoming it seems close to impossible.

Worse yet, there’s not a reason to think this will change. Whether it’s the PGA of America here, or the DP World Tour (formally European Tour) there, this is their biggest money-maker, and they don’t want their river of funds to dry up.

Thus, the sensible solution – a neutral site – is a nonstarter. Sure, it might work for the Super Bowl, Final Four and UEFA Champions League final, but to some degree the noise and antics of the home crowd is essential to the Ryder Cup experience, both bathing in it or trying to silence it.

We will see this again in 2025, maybe larger and more obnoxious than ever.

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Not only are the Americans hosting it, they’re doing so at Bethpage Black, the public-course wonder on Long Island.

Two decades ago, when the U.S. Open was played here, fans let Sergio Garcia know all about his prolonged pre-shot routine, to the point of him ultimately changing it. In certain spots they were extra rambunctious, not even needing the excuse of patriotic fervor.

Now add that to the mix, along with bigger crowds (maybe up to 50,000 a day) and an ocean full of spirits, both of the

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WEDNESDAY, OCT. 11

Erieville Nelson Historical Society Meeting

natural kind and liquor kind.

Yeah, Europe might be in for quite a verbal beating and almost everyone will expect a golfing beatdown, too,from the Red, White and Blue contigent. McIlroy isn’t kidding when he said that, these days, winning the Ryder Cup on the road is as tough as anything in sports.

And if the PGA of America really wanted it to get out of hand, they could name Tiger as a captain. Unlike Mickelson, he’s still in the golf establishment’s good graces. He’d

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love to do it, and you can imagine every U.S. player, who grew up idolizing Tiger, would fear for their lives if they ever let him down. The Ryder Cup only got relevant when Europe challenged American dominance 40 years ago. Now it will require a task just as monumental to bring these matches back to the unmatched cauldron of pressure that recent versions have sorely lacked.

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

BY DonnA nEwMAn

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How can such a small head be attached to such a wide body? Peppa the portly pooch technically came to the shelter as a stray, but that’s not the whole story. A truck driver saw someone leave her behind, and he quickly rescued her, and she came to the CNYSPCA for a second chance at a happy home. We think Peppa’s about eight years old. She has a crooked face and trusting eyes. She’s very gentle and has an air of vulnerability about her. She’s been through a lot, but she looks at each person with a hopeful optimism that good things will happen. She has some health issues, which we’ll tell you about. She would do best in a family who loves her enough to take her on gentle walks and limit her food intake. We think she would do well in almost any patient, loving home. This sweet senior deserves a second chance. Could it be with you? For more information about adoption, visit cnyspca.org, call 315-454-4479, or email frontdesk1@cnyspca.org

7 p.m. Nelson Town Hall. Matt Kosty, owner of Wild Birds Unlimited, will discuss birding, birds in the area, and how to help birds prepare for winter.

SATURDAY, OCT. 14

Wet Felting a Vessel

9 a.m.-12 p.m. The Carpenters Barn. One day workshop. For adults of all skill levels. $40 plus $15 materials fee. www.cazarts.org.

Carriage Barn Books Four Year Celebration

10 a.m.-4 p.m. 100 Albany St., Cazenovia. All books under the tent four for $4. Rummage and Bake Sale

10 a.m.-3 p.m. Emmanuel Episcopal Church, East Syracuse. Browse from a variety of gently used items.

Cazenovia Heritage: Porches and Porticos of Cazenovia

2 p.m. Cazenovia Public Library.

Chicken and Biscuit Drive-thru Dinner

4:30 p.m.-6:15 p.m. Collamer Church, 6865 Fly Rd. Includes homemade biscuits, mashed potatoes and gravy, fresh cooked vegetables, and dessert. $13 for adults. $6 for children. Cash only.

SUNDAYS THROUGH OCT. 15

12th Annual Pumpkin Sale

11 a.m.-5 p.m. Fayetteville United Methodist Church, 601 East Genesee St. Prices range from $2-$14.

SUNDAY, OCT. 15

Kathryn Fish Lecture Series: Mary Sorrendino

1 p.m.-2 p.m. Jim Marshall Farms Foundation, 1978 New Boston Rd., Chittenango. Mary Sorrendino will discuss cognitive therapy at the farm. Donate $20 or more and receive a book.

Cazenovia Fire Department Open House

1 p.m.-3 p.m. Cazenovia Fire House. Try on gear, use a real firehose, make an exit plan for your house, and enjoy snacks and drinks.

MONDAYS STARTING OCT. 16

Intro to Sculpture Class

10 a.m.-12 p.m. The Carpenter’s Barn. For ages 6-11. $100 plus a $10 materials fee. Additional child receives a 20% discount. www.cazarts.com.

TUESDAY, OCT. 17

Stop the Bleed 5 p.m.-7 p.m. Maxwell Memorial Library. Volunteers from Upstate’s Trauma Outreach Team will conduct a one-time class to teach you how to offer immediate help at the scene of an accident. For adults 18+. Registration required. www.maxwellmemoriallibrary.org.

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.

THURSDAY OCT. 19

Freedom Walk Reenactment

8:30 a.m. National Abolition Hall of Fame and Museum, Canastota. On October 21, 1835, 600 black and white abolitionists met in Utica to form an antislavery society. That event will be commemorated with a brief reenactment and a sign unveiling. www. abolitionroad.org.

The Spade and Towel Garden Club: Attracting Birds to the Garden

6:30 p.m. Manlius Library. Dr. Stephen Kress, Cornell Ornithology Lab Fellow, will present with a book signing to follow.

FRIDAY, OCT. 20

Famous Ham Loaf Dinner

4 p.m.-6:30 p.m. Manlius United Methodist Church. $13. Take out only.

SATURDAY, OCT. 21

Stu Woodcock Memorial Blood Drive

8 a.m.-1 p.m. United Church of Fayetteville. For appointments call 1-800-REDCROSS.

OCT. 21 & 22

Pre-Holiday Open House

The Shoppes at Johnny Appleseed. Shop storewide sales, free gift raffles, and live music.

OCT. 26, 27 & 28

Walk Among the Spirits 7 p.m.-8 p.m. Evergreen Cemetery, Cazenovia. Cazenovia’s history comes to life for a special threenight event. $12 for adults, $6 for students and seniors. Tours depart every 10 minutes.

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.

Years Ago in History

By CINDy BELL TOBEy

13 Years Ago – Oct. 13, 2010

Frank Schelah, a former member of the 1946 New Woodstock Town Baseball Team recently donated his baseball uniform to the New Woodstock Regional Historical Society. Standing in front of a display of early baseball pictures at the society’s Depot, Frank’s daughter, Mary Schelah Strongin, presented the uniform to Wilbur Lamb, also a former member of the team and curator of the society’s accessions who accepted on behalf of the society. At the September meeting of the New Woodstock Regional Historical Society Barbara Cook presented a Power Point program featuring the Wood family in New Woodstock in the early 1900s. Most of the early photos were taken by Janet Wood Lamb’s grandmother, Grace Wood, wife of Charles Wood.

There were horses with attached buggies standing on a sidewalk, Charley Wood on his high wheel bicycle called an “ordinary,” factories and a broken dam along with people

of the area.

8 Years Ago – Oct. 14, 2015

Change occurs constantly in the Cazenovia community, whether through the repaving of Route 20, the construction of new houses and businesses or the planting of new trees. One recent addition to Caz has probably been noticed by many but understood by few.

What, exactly, are the two wooden boxes in the village filled with books that say, “Little Free Library,” and how are they supposed to be used? That, said Betsy Kennedy, director of the Cazenovia Public Library, is an excellent question.

“The idea behind this was that a literate community is always good and the library wanted to encourage reading,” Kennedy said.

“We know people have busy lives- sometimes the idea of borrowing a book from the library and getting it back on time can be daunting.

“Through the Little Free Library program there’s no rush, they can even keep the book

and

they are free to drop one off.”

5 Years Ago – Oct. 10, 2018

Lorenzo State Historic Site turned 50 this year – marking the golden anniversary of when New York state acquired the Lorenzo mansion and approximately 86 acres of land from the eight heirs of Jane Strawbridge Ledyard Remington.

The heirs also gave the state the estate out buildings, complete contents of the mansion and an easement on the 13.5 acres of land between Cazenovia Lake and Route 20 to protect Lorenzo’s lake view from future development.

“The vision of the Lorenzo heirs and the state of New York resulted in a monumental gift to the people of Cazenovia and CNY in 1968. From the majestic setting and cultural landscape, the campus of significant historic structures and the vast site collections – the legacy of the founding family and four successive generations of the Ledyard/Lincklaen family have come to symbolize Cazenovia’s rich history,” said Barbara Bartlett, Lorenzo

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site manager from 2002-2017.

2 Years Ago – Oct. 13, 2021

This winter, Cazenovia Ski Club, located at 5251 Rathbun Road, will open for its 85th consecutive ski season. Located behind Chittenango Falls, the small private ski area offers roughly 100 acres of diverse terrain. According to a Dec. 20, 2010 article written by Cazenovia Ski Club member Russ Brownback, the slopes were first cleared for skiing in the 1930s by a group of local residents hoping to participate in the alpine craze that was sweeping the nation following the 1932 Lake Placid Olympics.

Since the beginning, club members have handled all of the ski area’s operations, from lift maintenance and ski patrol to trail grooming and year-round social events.

“Even the snow making operation is managed by enthusiastic volunteers who brave frigid temperatures at 2 a.m. shifts to ensure a consistent quantity and quality man-made output,” wrote Brownback in his 2010 article.

Cazenovia field hockey beats Cato-Meridian, Homer

By PHIL BLACKWELL

Perhaps lost in the excitement over the Cazenovia field hockey team playing its first-ever games on its own home artificial turf field is the need for the Lakers to rediscover its goal-scoring prowess.

Ever since Meghan Mehlbaum scored in the third quarter of a 2-1 defeat to Camden on Sept. 26, the Lakers had gone two-plus games without a single conversion.

and then, again, when it happened last Tuesday afternoon as the Lakers met Weedsport.

Having prevailed 2-0 over the Warriors at home on Sept. 8, Cazenovia saw the rematch take a familiar turn. Rarely did Weedsport have many opportunities throughout the 60 minutes of regulation and seven-on-seven overtime.

Meridian on Thursday, a team it netted six goals against back in September. And the sight of the Blue Devils proved quite welcome for a Lakers attack that broke out in a big way.

Improving on what it did before, Cazenovia bashed Cato 8-0, and Reid McMurtrie returned to the forefront, not only netting three goals for a hat trick, but contributing a pair of assists.

More production was expected on Saturday at Homer, but with the wet, soggy conditions, the Lakers only managed seven shots against the Trojans.

Still, with the game scoreless in the fourth quarter, McMurtrie put it past Homer goalie Aislynn Cobb, and it was enough for a 1-0 victory, the defense limiting Homer to just two shots.

Only the defense had saved Cazenovia, both in a 0-0 tie with Port Byron

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Yet the Lakers, too, found it difficult to generate shot, only finishing with five shots, all stopped by Weedsport goalie Arieanna Giacalone, and once again the game ended in a 0-0 tie.

Now Cazenovia paid a visit to Cato-

Hayden Bubble had the first two-goal outing of her varsity career, with single goals going to Meghan Mehlbaum, Margaret Huftalen and Avelyn Wallace as Lizzy Lukowski contributed an assist.

Now at 9-2-2 overall, Cazenovia would travel Wednesday to Cortland and come back to the new turf on Thursday for a regular-season finale that is a rematch with Homer.

By PHIL BLACKWELL

Zoning Board of Appeals Notice is hereby given that a public hearing before the Zoning Board of Appeals of the Town of Cazenovia will be held on October 23, 2023 at 7:30 PM, at the Town Office Building, 7 Albany Street, Cazenovia, to consider the Special Use

that had Phoenix close to getting even, but Cazenovia still prevailing 25-22.

Aside from her nine digs, Olivia Pirkl put up a team-best five kills.

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Cazenovia girls volleyball team quickly returns to winning form

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIV-

Permit application of Jonathan Stremmel.

Property is located at 3655 Burlingam Road, Cazenovia and is owned by James & Toloa Perry.

When it was swept at home by Marcellus on Sept. 28, the Cazenovia girls volleyball team had to worry about whether its strong mid-season play was going to continue. Those worries were eased a bit by last Monday’s match against Phoenix, where the Lakers were able to prevail in four sets over the Firebirds.

A lopsided 25-12 win in the first set was followed by a tougher second set

the Town Offices during business hours. Thomas Pratt, Chairman Zoning Board of Appeals Town of Cazenovia

Dated: September 19, 2023

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Tax Map Number 118.1-13.13. Zoned Rural A. ZBA File # 23-1490. Proposed Special Use Permit - Construction of a 60' X 120' pole barn/private horse-riding arena as a third accesso-

in person or by other representative. Communications in writing relating thereto may be filed with the Zoning Board of Appeals prior to, or at said hearing.

Copies of the application of special use permit amendment are available for public inspection at the Town Offices during business hours.

Thomas Pratt, Chairman Zoning Board of Appeals Town of Cazenovia

Dated: September 19 2023

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Thus, the Lakers had a cushion even when the Firebirds averted the sweep by taking the third set 25-23. Taking over again, Cazenovia earned a 25-17 win in the fourth set to clinch a match win. Becca Ziemba finished with 10 assists and four aces. Lucy Bliss added eight assists, plus four digs and two aces as Sofie Reger paced the defense thanks to her 11 kills.

Mya Skeele had four kills and five digs, while Alyssa Wardell earned four blocks as she, along with Bliss and Jocelyn Szalach, had three kills apiece.

This was Cazenovia’s only match of

Notice of Formation of Jordan River Advisors LLC, a Domestic Limited Liability Company (LLC) Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 09/21/2023 Office location: 111 3rd St., Canastota,

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NOTICE OF ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION SUBJECT TO PERMISSIVE REFERENDUM

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that at a regular meeting, held on October 2, 2023, the Town Board of the Town of Cazenovia duly adopted a resolution, an abstract of which follows, which resolution is subject to a permissive referendum pursuant to Article 7 of the New York State Town Law. The full resolution is on file in the office of the Town Clerk, 7 Albany Street, in said Town and is available for public inspection during regular business hours.

ABSTRACT

The Town of Cazenovia Town Board has approved the sale of certain land (consisting of approximately 0.87+ acres) owned by the Town of Cazenovia located at 2037 Main Street, New Woodstock Town of Cazenovia which parcels are more formally known as Tax Map No. 146.8-1-7 and shall be sold for the total sum of $55,000.00 to Jason E. Olkowski and Jacob Olkowski, as is The sale is conditioned upon all costs and expenses of such transfer to be borne solely by the purchaser. As this transaction involves the conveyance of an interest in real property from the Town,

the week, with a rematch against Marcellus moved back to Oct. 18. But the Lakers (7-3) will go to the Mustangs’ tournament this Saturday after matches against Solvay and Skaneateles earlier in the week.

EN, that at a regular meeting, held on October 2, 2023, the Town Board of the Town of Cazenovia duly adopted a resolution, an abstract of which follows, which resolution is subject to a permissive referendum pursuant to Article 7 of the New York State Town Law. The full resolution is on file in the office of the Town Clerk, 7 Albany Street, in said Town and is available for public inspection during regular business hours.

ABSTRACT

The Town of Cazenovia Town Board has approved the sale of certain land (consisting of approximately 0.87+ acres) owned by the Town of Cazenovia located at 2037 Main Street, New Woodstock, Town of Cazenovia, which parcels are more formally known as Tax Map No. 146.8-1-7 and shall be sold for the total sum of $55,000.00 to Jason E. Olkowski and Jacob Olkowski, as is. The sale is conditioned upon all costs and expenses of such transfer to be borne solely by the purchaser.

As this transaction involves the conveyance of an interest in real property from the Town the action by the Town Board is subject to a permissive referendum.

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LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF PRELIMINARY BUDGET PUBLIC HEARING TOWN OF FENNER TOWN BOARD PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Preliminary Budget of the Town Fenner beginning January 1st 2024 has been completed and file in the Office of the Town Clerk, located at 315 Fenner East Rd, Cazenovia NY 13035 where it is available for inspection by any interested persons by appointment and calling 315 655 2705. Further notice is hereby given the Town Board of Fenner will review said

Preliminary Budget and hold a public hearing on Thursday November 8 2023 at 8:00 PM All resident of the Town of Fenner may present written or oral comment on the entire budget. The salaries of the election Town Officers are as follows: Town Supervisor $9250.00, Councilpersons (4)

2,225.00 Superintendent of Highways $60,000.00 Town Justice $5,600.00 Town Clerk $10,300.00 CR-318955

Lavender Blue, the je ne sais quoi of Caz, celebrates 20 years

By KATE HANzALIK

Two hundred years ago, 74 Albany St. was a bar and a trading post. Twenty years ago this past July, the building became home to the much loved, worldclass boutique filled with all things French, Lavender Blue.

Over the years, co-owners Judith Warburton and Eileen Lowe have learned a lot about embracing risks, seeing opportunities, and appreciating serendipity. In fact, the two grew up 40 miles away from each other in Cheshire, England unbeknownst to them. Their children were born in the same small cottage hospital eight years apart. Their husbands were recruited to work in Syracuse around the same time.

It wasn’t until Warburton and Lowe met at a dinner party in Cazenovia that they realized their shared history, a history that blossomed into a future that has changed the landscape of our town - and the interior of many homes around the world - for the better.

The inspiration for Lavender Blue began with Warburton’s fascination with the art form of coated French tablecloths, and her wish to solve an age-old problem for Americans.

“We had all traveled extensively in France and seen the unique table linens with their cotton base and acrylic coating that allowed everyone at the table to relax as every spill could be wiped up leaving no trace - so different from the traditional white damask that stained at the first drop of wine,” she said.

The idea of selling these tablecloths didn’t really materialize until Warburton slipped and fell one day.

“It was just serendipity. On a bad day, I saw the shop; the barber had a sign in the window, ‘For Sale By Owner,’” Warburton said. She took a look around, “And that day, all those ideas came. I thought immediately of Eileen because I was sure we would work well together.”

“Judith had a vision for the store. It was an opportunity to bring France to Cazenovia,” said Lowe.

The former director of financial development for the American Red Cross was willing to take the risk.

“It’s a willingness to be able to not be too sure of what’s ahead of you,” Lowe said.

Lowe’s husband, David, and Warburton’s husband, Peter, were happy to support their wives.

“[They] worked tirelessly with [us] in preparing the old barber’s shop (owned by Ford Lamb for 40 years) to be the space to transform our dining experience into a joy, and blast of colors from the South of France and particularly Provence,” said Warburton.

“We had people on the first weekend coming in and singing [the English nursery rhyme] Lavender Blue,” said Lowe. At that time, they had one supplier, but that changed over the years.

“In our attempt to bring the very best items to Cazenovia we started our yearly visit to France to discover the perfect de -

signers and distributorsthen [we] expand[ed] our search to Spain for our ceramics. At times we felt like the adventurer Marco Polo bringing back treasures from Europe,” said Warburton.

Now they offer a treasure trove of products from dozens of suppliers to customers all over the world. People often stop in or call to talk about their travels. They ask for advice about places to go in France. To some, the store is a travel destination.

“[Lavender Blue is] a touch of class, and wanderlust,” said Alex Altamonte, owner of H. Gray Supply Co. “We get to travel go -

ing into the store. There’s nothing like it around here, or anywhere.”

Lowe and Warburton have sold their products at garden shows, lavender festivals in Clinton and Skaneateles, the French festival in Clayton, Walnut Hill Farms in Pittsford, Thousand Islands, to name a few. They also partnered with Mackenzie Childs and collaborated with students studying advertising and business at Cazenovia College.

After 20 years of success, they have some words of wisdom to share.

For those interested in owning their own business, Lowe said that net-

working is key.

“Reach out for advice. Talk about what you would like to do. Be willing to open up and be receptive,” she said.

Warburton is concerned that young people are despondent and distracted by their cell phones, but she has some advice to offer.

“I would really love it if young people knew there are opportunities out there. They should investigate when opportunities come up,” Warburton said.

While 20 years has moved quickly, Lowe and Warburton are grateful for the support they have recevied from the commu-

nity. “We are really grateful to the community for a lot of support . . . It has been a gift in my life to experience all the people we’ve met,” Warburton said. “Twenty years has gone quickly but has brought magical moments and has, hopefully, added many memories as families sit and gather around a table set on a Provencal tablecloth.”

Check out Lavender Blue online at lavenderbluecazenovia.com/ , on YouTube at youtube. com/@judithwarburton9318, or on Instagram at instagram.com/lavenderbluecazenovia.

Marquardt shines at the North American Battery Show

The 2023 North American Battery Show was a gathering of innovation, technology and sustainable energy enthusiasts.

This event showcased cuttingedge products and solutions shaping the future of electric mobility.

Marquardt, a global leader in innovative electronic solutions, was proud to participate in this premier electric vehicle trade show and conference.

Powering the electric revolution

Marquardt has always been at the forefront of innovation in the e-mobility sector, and the battery show provided the perfect platform to demonstrate the company’s commitment to an electrifying future. The Marquardt booth was a hub of activity as engineers, industry leaders and forwardthinking innovators flocked to witness their groundbreaking products and solutions.

E-mobility product lineup

Marquardt’s presence at the event was characterized by a display of their e-mobility product lineup. Here are some of the highlights:

Scalable HV Sensor

Marquardt’s High-Voltage (HV) sensor offerings are scalable and designed to meet the evolving needs of the electric vehicle industry.

These sensors play a pivotal role in ensuring the safety and efficiency of electric vehicles. One of the highlights of our exhibit was Marquardt’s eye-catching HV Sensor Demonstrator, developed in-house at Marquardt. Interactive charging socket

The future of electric mobility relies on convenient and efficient charging solutions. Marquardt’s interactive charging socket is a testament to our dedication to seamless electric vehicle charging experiences.

Low voltage BMS, e-lock and Micro-switches

Marquardt’s product range extends beyond high-voltage solutions.

The company showcased their low-voltage Battery Management System (BMS), e-locks and microswitches, all designed to enhance the overall performance and reliability of electric vehicles. Looking ahead to an electrifying future

The 2023 North American Battery Show was a testament to the electrifying future that awaits.

Marquardt’s participation was more than just a showcase of products; it was a statement of their commitment to advancing electric mobility and shaping a sustainable future.

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Marquardt Switches, 2711 U.S. Route 20, Cazenovia, at their trade show booth recently. Employees of this company are experts in interactive mechatronics, creating user-friendly products in everyday living, cars, tools, heating equipment.

Looking ahead, Marquardt is excited about the opportunities and collaborations that will emerge from this event. Contact Marquardt to learn more about their e-mobility solutions or to explore potential collaborations in the electric vehicle industry.

Kate Hill

Lavender Blue is celebrating 20 years in business.

CAMP EvERGREEN CELEBRATES 90 YEARS

By JASON KLAIBER

Camp Evergreen closed out its season on a high note this summer with its 90th anniversary Camp Carnival celebration.

Requiring no registration and free to attend for all, the milestone-marking event the evening of Aug. 16 included fun and games for the whole family across the 58 acres of campgrounds so that parents, aunts, uncles and grandparents could see their campers’ favorite programs in action.

Located at 4795 Sweet Road in Manlius and now maintaining the distinction of being the nation’s oldest continuously operating day camp, the site overseen by the YMCA of Central New York has taken in multiple generations since 1933 with such programs as horseback riding, swimming, boating and fishing. This year, the regular season began on June 26 and concluded Friday, Aug. 18, two days after the Camp Carnival.

“For 90 years, it’s been the place to be during the summertime break from school

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The celebration last Wednesday saw kids belaying on the camp’s 28-foot rock wall, practicing their archery on three separate targets, and having a crack at the rope swing in the woods when they weren’t playing cornhole, steering a

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kayak or canoe on Lake Evergreen, or hitting the spot with a caramel apple, a s’more or some popcorn. Visitors also had the opportunity to join guided hikes, watch their young ones hop up on a horse for a short ride, and stop into the haunted house for a fright or the arts and crafts shack to jot down their favorite memories on poster board if they went to camp themselves.

Camp Evergreen welcomed in families August 16th for a celebration commemorating the anniversary of its opening in 1933.

The crafts shack, one of the oldest still-standing buildings at the camp, features toothpick paintings, tie-dyed clothing and colorful signatures on the wall dating back as early as the 1950s.

At the close of the Aug. 16 event, which took place from 6 to 8:30 p.m., there was an endof-the-season awards ceremony by the lakeside fire pit that honored individual campers from each of Evergreen’s five units who have best exemplified the core values of caring, responsibility, honesty, respect, spirit and sportsmanship.

A staff member who “went

above and beyond to create the magic of camp” was later given the annual award named for Lucian Pagano, a Camp Iroquois staffer whose life ended early due to illness in 1996. The award is bestowed upon someone who embodies community service, dedication and passion.

“The biggest thing is the people who really make camp great,” Kanaple said. “Without our amazing counselors, we couldn’t do what we do every day…A lot of our counselors were campers for anywhere from five to 10 years before being a counselor, and it’s really great that they’re able to give the experience that they had

as a camper to hopefully future camp staff down the road.”

The family night was also an opportunity to fundraise for Camp Evergreen’s annual campaign by way of donations. That campaign helps to send kids to camp whose families may have trouble affording the cost to attend.

Camp Evergreen puts on four two-week sessions every summer for kids ages four to 15, and campers can participate in more than one session. This summer brought in about 1,000 campers in total, Kanaple said, including some from out of state as far as Florida, Minnesota and Michigan.

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Caz girls tennis wins sectional Class C title

By PHIL BLACKWELL

Armed with a strong core of players and plenty of tournament experience, the Cazenovia girls tennis team went all-out to claim the Section III Class C championship.

And the Lakers got it, winning three times in a span of 48 hours amid hot, summer-like conditions, capped by last Wednesday’s decisive 5-2 victory over Marcellus in the finals.

These same teams had met Sept. 11, and Cazenovia won that day, too, by a 5-2 margin. Here, it would take five of the six contested matches as, again, a small roster meant the Lakers forfeited a point in doubles.

Dominant in singles, Cazenovia saw Madden Cobb race past Sofia Tufenkjian 6-1, 6-1, while Leah Bell, in first singles, won 6-1, 6-2 over Xian Angotti and Nora Berg

put away Katie Devereaux 6-1, 6-2.

In doubles, the Lakers had its lone setback when Audrey Henry and Lily Campagna were unable to recover from dropping a first-set tiebreak in a 7-6 (7-3), 6-3 defeat to Ella Lutwin and Molly Moses.

However, Rachel Mollloy, normally a singles player, paired with Grace Probe, and they beat Korinne Kemp and Shaelyn Kelly 6-3, 6-0, while Ava Galton and Kate Williams won 6-3, 6-2 over Sophie Clarke and Abby Finn.

A 12-1 regular season meant the Lakers were the no. 2 seed. At home in last Monday’s quarterfinals, Cazenovia earned a 4-1 victory over no. 7 seed Copenhagen.

Getting both points in doubles, the Lakers had Galton and Williams beat Stella Bukler and Andrea Doyle 6-2, 7-5, with Berg and Probe handling Bailey Presley and Sarah Richardson 6-1, 6-1.

Molloy lost a 3-6, 6-2, 6-0 sin-

gles match to Rhianna Kirner, but the Lakers got the other two points when Bell blanked Arcara Speicher 6-0, 6-0 and Cobb got a 6-2, 6-0 win over Rylee Presley.

With top seed Lowville eliminated by Skaneateles, Cazenovia was the highest seed left as, in the semifinals, it met no. 6 seed Manlius Pebble Hill, who had ousted no. 3 seed Westmoreland.

Both sides had to forfeit matches in doubles – but in the four matches that were contested, the Lakers claimed four of them on the way to eliminating the Trojans 5-2.

Bell rolled past Caroline Mezzalingua 6-1, 6-1, with Cobb earning a 6-4, 6-0 victory over Fariel Migeed that made up for Molloy, in first singles, falling to Amitees Fazeli 6-1, 6-0.

Galton, paired with Lila Campagna, got through a first-set tiebreak and won 7-6 (7-1), 6-1 over Mira Zhang and Amy Walsh, while

COuRT WINNERS: The Cazenovia girls tennis team won the Section III Class C championship with a 5-2 victory over Marcellus in last Wednesday’s finals after knocking off Copenhagen in the quarterfinals and Manlius Pebble Hill in the semifinals.

Berg and Probe were together again and prevailed over Rose Fallon and Sabrina Loop 6-3, 6-4.

It all led to the final against

Marcellus, who had edged Skaneateles 4-3 in the other semifinal, but would not find the same success against these Lakers.

Caz boys cross country sweeps Hannibal, Solvay

By PHIL BLACKWELL

In what was sure to be the hottest temperatures they had faced all season, the Cazenovia boys cross country team had little troulbe in last Wednesday’s three-team meet against Hannibal and Solvay.

The Lakers beat the Warriors 16-47 and topped the Bearcats 19-43, with Jake Woolbert leading the way again as his time of 17 minutes, 35 seconds was more than a minute ahead of Solvay’s best runner, Max Overend (18:38).

Eddie Comeau finished in 19:08, just ahead of Kooper Wilmot’s 19:28 for the third and fourth individual spots. Gar -

ret Lounsbury made his way to the finish line in 19:33 as Henri Mongeau finished in 20:04 and Andy Franz posted 20:08.

As for Chittenango , it took on Homer that same warm Wednesday afternoon, and the boys Bears were triumphant, defeating the Trojans 23-38.

In a time of 19:38, Dan Mahle was second to the 19:22 from Homer’s Damian Brown, but Ethan Lavier followed and earned a third-place clocking of 20:09.

Then the rest of the Chittenango runners took over, Gavin Roach earning fifth place in 20:51 ahead of a pack that included Logan Rogers (20:56), Manu

Tipa (21:03), Jacob Neupert (21:40), Bryce Edwards (21:47) and Joseph Lin (22:18).

Chittenango’s girls handled Homer 20-41 with a pack of five Bears runners that followed the Trojans’ Ingrid Aagaard and her winning time of 21:39.

In exactly 23 minutes, Mariah Stewart finished second, with Natalie DiGennaro third in 23:44. Laura Powers got a fourth-place time of 23:17 ahead of Sophia DiGennaro (23:44) and Ani McCarthy (23:54), who rounded out the scoring column. Ava McLean (24:17) and Emily Judd (24:32) also finished in the top 10.

Moving from here to Saturday’s rain-

soaked Tully Invitationanl, the Chittenango girls were victorious both in the large-school division and overall, earning 50 points to runner-up Liverpool’s total of 57.

To lead the Bears, Natalie DiGenarro got sixth place overall, second among large-school runners, in a time of 21:58.9, just ahead of Stewart’s seventhplace 22:00.1. McLean was 14 th in 22:37.4 and McCarthy 15 th in 22:48 flat as Sophia DiGennaro followed both of them, posting 22:52.1, and Judd (22:54.5) also finished in the top 20. Chittenango is hosting its annual Twilight Invitational this Friday at 4 p.m.

Caz girls soccer gets draws with Hannibal, CBA

By PHIL BLACKWELL

With all the ceremony of inaugurating its new artificial turf field behind them, the Cazenovia girls soccer team was bent on finding some winning form in October.

It didn’t happen, though, in last Monday’s game against Hannibal/Cato-Meridian, who despite its 2-9 record managed to play the Lakers to a 2-2 draw.

Even with goals from Caitlin Dolan and Ava Vanetti, Cazenovia saw Hannibal/Cato Meridian break through with

Amber Clarke scoring twice off feeds from Zoey Turaj. Skye Stanford had 14 saves, but so did her counterpart, Hailey McCarthy.

Frustrating as that was, Cazenovia had to feel quite different on Thursday night in the wake of playing a strong Christian Brothersa Academy side to a 1-1 draw, Stanford making 15 saves as Brothers goalie Cara Macaluso had 12 saves.

Raeanne Thompson’s goal, assisted by Vanetti, got the Lakers on the board. CBA countered with one from Olivia Jones assisted by Francesca Canzano, but

neither side would add to it.

Chittenango took its own setback last Tuesday against Mexico, seeing a twogoal advantage melt away in the second half of a 3-2 defeat to the Tigers.

The Bears took a 2-0 advantage into the last 40 minutes, only to see Mexico roar back, tying it and then moving in front thanks to Giana Cutuli scoring twice and Madison Poissant also finding the net.

Having fallen to 7-4-1, Chittenango would recover at Bishop Grimes on Friday afternoon, handling the Cobras 7-0

and getting its top scorer back into gear.

Abby Scheidelman found the net three times for a hat trick, giving her 16 goals for the season. Hannah Wagner had a goal and assist, with Abby Horning, Gracie Hayes-Brazell and Hannah DiCesare also converting and Madelyn Dziedzic earning an assist.

Three more games this week against Homer, Westhill and Phoenix will keep Chittenango busy until Sunday’s Section III playoff announcements as Cazenovia hosts Phoenix Tuesday and Skaneateles on Thursday night.

Caz football tops state rankings, blanks Ludden 20-0

By PHIL BLACKWELL

Symbolic as it may be, holding the top spot in the New York State Sportswriter Association’s football rankings is still a big deal, and a rarity for any Section III school to accomplish.

Cazenovia now has that honor, sitting atop last week’s NYSSWA Class C poll after defeating Solvay on Sept. 30. Now the task was to defend that high honor, and defend it the Lakers did, both in a literal and figurative sense.

Traveling to Bishop Ludden last Friday night, Cazenovia endured rain and mud and, when other things didn’t work, again leaned on its tremendous defense to deliver a shutout as it

beat the Gaelic Knights 20-0.

Even though Ludden owned a 2-3 record, it was playing at home on a grass surface made more uneven by the wet conditions, something the Lakers didn’t have to worry about playing on artificial surfaces (two college, one high school) the previous three weeks.

The two sides would slog through a scoreless first quarter, but in the second Cazenovia began to take control.

A Lakers drive reached the Gaelic Knights’ four-yard line, from which Brayden Weismore scored the game’s first points. Even bigger was Bobby Livingston’s 44-yard touchdown pass to Christian Schug that, with Wyatt Scott’s two-

point run, made it 14-0 going to the half.

Though Ludden would put together an occasional drive and finished with 196 total yards, it only converted on two of 11 third downs and were stopped five straight times on fourth down as the Lakers preserved its shutout, adding Jack Donlin’s 11-yard TD run in the fourth quarter.

Ethan Rice led the defense with two tackles and three assists. Schug and Jack Macro had three tackles apiece as Taven Reilley tacked on an interception and returned it 22 yards.

On the other side, Livingston completed nine of 16 passes for 125 yards, also running 18 times for a team-best 76 yards. Schug was the main passing target, catching seven passes for 117 yards.

Over in Class B, Chittenango had a chance, on its home turf, to move up the Class B West division standings - and did so, beating Institute of Technology Central 43-22 to move to 4-2 on the season.

The Bears’ offense flourished in the wet conditions, especially running back Kyle Werhlin, who set career marks with his 201 rushing yards on 28 carries and five touchdowns.

Werhlin scored twice in the first half, on runs of four and six yards, which matched two scoring plays by the Eagles. But it wasn’t until Chase Brummer hit on a 34-yard field goal that Chittenango took the lead for good.

Up 17-14 at the break, the Bears continued to pound away, Werhlin getting a third TD on a 25-yard run and, after ITC got within 23-22 on Tyquanne Harris’ 60-yard scoring dash, putting together another long drive that Werhlin finished with a one-yard plunge.

Only in the final period did Chittenango put the Eagles away, two more drives finding the end zone as Edward Geer scored on a two-yard run and Werhlin, from 25 yards out, capped his big night.

It wasn’t a one-man show. Jack Lamphere completed nine of 15 passes for 150 yards, with Zailor Caras catching four of those passes for 85 yards. Tim Dunn led the defense with six tackles as Hunter Taylor added five tackles and Kole Rode four tackles.

This Friday, Chittenango will travel north to face Indian River with first place in B West at stake, while Cazenovia aims for six wins in a row at Marcellus with a 6:30 kickoff.

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