Cazenovia Republican Digital Edition Oct. 12, 2022

CPF to present living history tours

By kAtE hill Staff Writer

The Cazenovia Preservation Foundation (CPF) will present the eighth edition of its “Walk

Among the Spirits” living history tours on Oct. 27-29.

Guests will be guided by lan tern light through the headstones of the historic Evergreen Cem etery, where they will encounter several “spirits” who will share their tales of adventure and in trigue and their knowledge of Ca zenovia’s past.

The approximately 70-minute tours will depart every 10 min utes from 7 to 8 p.m. and feature five stops, including one at the cemetery picnic grounds.

“Guests can expect to meet Henry Burden (1866-1937), regarded as one of the greatest philanthropists in the history of Cazenovia, and Mary Jane Beck

town board takes steps to improve mount Pleasant Water District

By kAtE hill Staff Writer

On Oct. 3, the Cazen ovia Town Board took multiple actions related to the Mount Pleasant Water District, which includes 26 homes on the north side of Stanley Road (Mount Pleasant Drive and Hun tington Drive) in the north end of town.

First, the board opened a public hearing relative to the map, plan, and report — including a cost estimate — prepared in relation to the proposed increase and improvement of the facili ties of the Mount Pleasant Water District.

Supervisor Bill Zupan said the board scheduled the public hearing because the town is applying for a grant to replace the water mains in that district.

plained that the system was originally installed around 60 years ago by a developer as a private water system.

“[At some point], long before my tenure, a district was formed, and the town took responsibility to man age the system,” Race said.

According to Zupan, the developer incorrectly back filled the water mains all those decades ago.

“Now, big stones are rubbing against the main lines, and we are having a lot of breaks, so I thought if we could get grants, we could improve that water district for the residents up there,” he said.

No public comments were made during the hear ing.

Next, the board adopted a public interest order in the matter of the increase and improvement of the fa cilities of the Mount Pleas

ant Water District.

The maximum esti mated cost of the pro posed work, according to the adopted resolution, is $750,000.

The board then ad opted a bond resolution authorizing the issuance of $750,000 bonds to pay for the project.

“We have to pass this resolution for the total amount of the work, and we are hoping that it will all be covered with grants,” said Zupan. “So, there will be no increase in water rates in Mount Pleasant because of this work.”

in other news

The board approved the tentative/preliminary budget for the Town of Ca zenovia for the fiscal year beginning Jan. 1, 2023.

“Right now, for town outside of [the] village,

we are proposing a three percent increase, which equates to four cents per $1,000 tax rate increase,” said Zupan. “Most of it was because of inflation.”

During his report, the supervisor stated that he has been working on the budget with Town of Ca zenovia Bookkeeper Eliza beth Merrill.

“In this time of inflation, I think it’s a very good bud get,” he said. “We stayed under the two percent cap, which is great. There are a few more numbers that are going to be coming in, but I know we can stay under the cap.”

The board will hold a budget work session on Oct. 12 at 7 p.m.

A public hearing as to the adoption of the pro posed 2023 town budget is scheduled for Monday,

“With her extensive knowl edge of local history, Elisha is able to identify the spirits for whom we have the richest his torical information so that she and the actors can work together to build their story for the Walk,” said Wong.

According to Wong, this year’s

Offsite options for town offices to be explored

By kAtE hill Staff Writer

During its Sept. 28 work session, the Cazenovia Town Board continued its ongoing discussions on the future of the town offices, which have been housed in the historic Gothic Cottage at 7 Albany St. for over half a century.

The town began exploring the options of either renovating the Gothic Cottage or relocating the town offices over a decade ago.

At the work session, Supervisor Bill Zupan com mented that in planning for the future of the town hall, he believes the board should consider the space’s ability to accommodate a possible consoli dation of the town and village at some point down the road.

On Oct.4, Zupan clarified that his intention was not to suggest that the village will be forced to dissolve anytime soon, but rather to highlight one more thing the town should think about when eval uating its options.

“If we are going to remodel or build a new town hall, we should be prepared for more workers in the building,” he said. “. . . Maybe the village can get enough tax revenue to survive another 150 years,

with (1820-1890), whose diary is held in the library’s archives and provides [a lot of] material for the tour,” said CPF Executive Direc tor Jen Wong.

Each year, CPF prepares for the event with help from Elisha Davies, Cazenovia Public Library & Museum’s assistant director/ar chives coordinator.

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the Cazenovia Preservation Foundation will present its eighth “Walk Among the Spirits” event on oct. 27-29. Guests will be guided by lantern light through the headstones of the historic Evergreen Cemetery, where they will encounter several “spirits” who will share their stories and knowledge of Cazenovia’s past.

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Discussion group delves into NYS education system

By kAt E h ill Staff Writer

On Saturday, Oct. 8, DeW itt resident

Dick Ford kicked off the second month of his community discussion series at The Shoppes at Johnny Ap pleseed, a co-op-style ar tisan marketplace on Old State Rd in Erieville.

Ford, 85, leases space in Johnny Appleseed to sell big band, jazz, and swing records as well as used books.

He also teaches piano lessons and performs background music for the store’s visitors.

On Sept. 3, Ford intro duced a series of weekly discussions covering a range of thought-provok ing topics.

The one-hour sessions are held on Saturday mornings starting at 11 a.m. The group gathers around an antique wood en table in Ford’s space at the far end of one wing of the store.

The October discus sion series is focused on the New York State pub lic education system.

“It’s a tough time with drop-out rates high and kids not reading well,” said Ford, a former school district superin tendent in the Elmira and Cooperstown areas.

“[There are] some de cisions that the Board of Regents historically has made that make New York State kind of unlike a lot of states in Ameri ca.”

According to Ford, the group will be joined at the next session by a couple of educators who will weigh in on the topic of how teachers empower students despite the lim itations of the education system.

The Shoppes at John ny Appleseed is located at 3402 Old State Rd and is open year-round Wednesday through Sat urday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

The store’s café, known as the Apple Kitchen, is open on weekends from noon to 4 p.m.

It serves coffee, wine, craft beers, grilled sand wiches, homemade soups, and desserts.

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Beverly Slocum retired from Cazen ovia Central School

Beverly Hull Slocum passed away Oct. 2, 2022, at Crouse Hospital sur rounded by her loving children. She was born in New Woodstock, N.Y., the daughter of Robert and Blanche (McManus) Hull, where she resided her entire life. Beverly re tired from the food service department at Cazenovia Central School in 1997.

She volunteered at the New Woodstock Free Library, was a member of the New Woodstock Historical Soci ety, Malcolm Taylor Legion Auxiliary, the New Wood stock Fire Department Auxiliary and the Order of Eastern Star.

Beverly is survived by her daughters Brenda (Mi chael) Phillips, Niki (Da vid) Ammann, her sons Dean (Bonnie), Jeffrey (Tammy) and her grand children Danielle, Aman da, Travis, Jonathan, Ryan, Tyler, Hugh and Zachary, nine great-grandchildren, her sister-in-law Judy Hull

and several nieces and nephews.

She was predeceased by her husband of 61 years, Ivan, her grandson Chad Phillips, her parents and her brothers Donald and Ronald Hull.

Per her wishes, services will be private. Arrange ments are in care of Smith

Funeral Home, DeRuyter.

Contributions may be made to CAVAC 106 Nel son St. Cazenovia, NY 13035 or the New Wood stock Library 2106 Main St. New Woodstock, NY 13122.

Smith Funeral Home,DeRuyter has ar rangements.

Cazenovia Heritage receives 2022 PACNY Award

The Preservation Association of Central New York (PACNY) has announced the winners of this year’s Annual Preservation Awards.

Cazenovia Heritage has received the Pat Earle Award, given “in recognition of its support for the preservation of important historic and culturally signifi cant resources in greater Cazenovia.”

Cazenovia Heritage was founded in 2021 as a non-for-profit supporting the protection of historic architecture, sites, and objects in the Cazenovia area.

It has played an active role in advocating for the preservation of the Gothic Cottage, Albany Street, and other historic resources.

Since its founding, Cazenovia Heritage has hosted free, monthly programs open to the public to further awareness of the historic resources in the com munity.

“We are honored and pleased to receive this award from PACNY,” said Anne Ferguson, president, “and we share the award with the people of Cazenovia who have recognized and embraced the importance of protecting our unique sense of place.”

“The growing influence and leadership of this group is highly praised and applauded by PACNY,” Andy Roblee, president of PACNY, said.

Recipients of this year’s awards will be honored at an in-person event on Sunday, Oct. 16, at 3 p.m. at the Oneida Community Mansion House, 170 Ken wood Ave. in Oneida.

The public is welcome to attend; to register for the event, visit pacny.net

For more information on Cazenovia Heritage, visit cazheritage.org

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Town of Nelson Building Parking Lot, 4085 Nelson Road

October 22nd, begins at 4:30

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The luminaries will be located on the walkway in front of the church.

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Solomon named CNY Land Trust executive director

The Central New Land Trust Board of Directors announced the addition of its newest executive di rector, Simon M. Solomon.

Solomon joins the team of New York’s sixth largest land trust, bringing with him 16 years of land management experience and a deep devotion to conservation and envi ronmental education.

Solomon served as the executive director of the Rogers Environmen tal Education Center in Chenango County for more than 10 years.

During his tenure, Solomon suc cessfully transitioned the Rogers Center from a NYS DEC govern ment-funded nature facility facing closure to a thriving nonprofit envi ronmental organization run by the Friends of Rogers with diverse edu cational programs and community outreach.

By 2016, the Rogers Center had received the Chenango Business of the Year Award under Solomon’s di rectorship.

Solomon attended SUNY Brock port and SUNY Delhi with a con centration in natural resource man

agement.

He served as president of the Sherburne Rotary Club 7170 from 2020-2021.

In his leisure time, he enjoys ex ploring the Adirondacks with his wife and two children.

The Solomons reside in Cazen ovia.

“I am looking forward to the chal lenges of running a multi-preserve conservation organization,” said Solomon, who grew up in the Cen tral New York area. “Whether I was hiking the fields of my grandfather’s 180-acre farm in Otsego County or fly fishing along the banks of the Jocko River outside Missoula, Montana, at my grandparent’s cabin, I was in stilled with a deep appreciation of na ture at a young age. I have spent my professional life infusing that love of nature into the work I do.”

Solomon will be leading the Cen tral New York Land Trust as the organization continues its 50-year legacy of nature conservation.

Since its inception in 1972, which resulted in the acquisition and pres ervation of its first property - Bal

timore Woods Nature Preserve, the Land Trust has continued to protect the resources impacting Central New York residents with the addi tion of 51 preserves and more than 3,400 acres to its management.

“We are excited for Simon to join us,” said Andrew Obernesser, vice chair of the Central New York Land Trust Board of Directors. “He brings valuable experience to our organization and enthusiasm for our mission. His collaborative lead ership style and strong conservation ethic are immeasurable assets to the Land Trust as we continue to expand our impact throughout Central New York.”

The Central New York Land Trust has a rich history of land con servation with sites reaching across eight counties in the Central New York area, such as Pleasant Valley Preserve in the Town of Onondaga, an important tributary of the west branch of Onondaga Creek, Old Fly Marsh in Pompey, which has been a fixture in the community giving residents an opportunity to connect with nature, Tracy Lake in Tully,

which contains the unique kettle lakes formed by glacial retreat, and Whiskey Hollow in the town of Memphis, where visitors can tra verse old growth upland forests.

The Land Trust also protects un developed land in the Dr. Robert J. Vitkus, DDS Conservation Area directly adjacent on the east side to Skaneateles Lake, a source of drink ing water for multiple municipali ties, including Syracuse.

“Now, more than ever, we are be ing called upon to take active steps to protect our land and water from the impacts of development and to ensure that our resources will be there for generations to come,” said Solomon. “I am excited to pair my life and professional experiences with the mission of the Central New York Land Trust to reach those goals.”

Solomon succeeds Betsy Foote, interim executive director and longtime supporter of the Land Trust.

For more information about the Central New York Land Trust, visit cnylandtrust.or g or follow us on Fa cebook, Twitter, or LinkedIn.

ProTeCT all THe Players

Right away, everyone saw it was

Hit hard, Tua Tagovaiola got up slowly, then wobbled in the South Florida steam. Al most everyone watching won dered what he was still

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though released later.

Recriminations followed. So did a steady stream of in vective from players, fans, me dia, literally anyone who con sumes football, which means millions.

They all sounded the same. What was Tua doing out there, both times? What happened to the concussion protocol? Who needs to get fired for this? On and on it went, and it contin ues even now.

All of it surrounds the ba sic issue of player safety in the National Football League, brought to the forefront by all the research into the brains of those, alive or not, and the toll the game took on them.

The letters CTE, short for Chronic Traumatic Enceph alopathy, are now part of the common language. What hap pened to Mike Webster, Ju nior Seau and so many others forced us to rethink the entire way we looked at the sport, and ultimately forced the NFL to change, too.

Long gone are most two-aday full-contact practices dur ing training camps, or at any other time of the year. Now all is done, we are told, in the name of safety, anything to protect the players from them selves.

awareness is empty.

It’s great that people want the NFL – the teams, the coaching staffs, the medical consultants – to be on the same page and make sure that play ers who say they are okay stay out until they truly are cleared, and to convey that message as loudly and clearly as possible.

For it to mean something, though, it has to apply to every player. Be honest with yourself – if this was a lineman going through the exact same inju ries and exact same traumas that Tua did, would there be even a small fraction of the firestorm?

One unintended conse quence of all the attention foisted upon quarterbacks 24/7 is that their every injury is treated as a world crisis. Add the issue of concussions, and some will want nothing to do with the sport anymore.

Well, where were these peo ple when Darryl Stingley and Mike Utley got paralyzed? Or

when Dennis Byrd was hospi talized?

Those sad stories of pre vious decades were just as disturbing but were forgot ten outside of their teams and communities because they didn’t involve famous names. Just casualties of our national obsession, right?

Except they were not. They were human beings who, permanently injured in the sport that was their life’s work, should have demanded our full attention and the kind of reforms that only showed up when outside doctors like Bennet Omalu revealed the hideous truth about CTE.

Shamed into action, the NFL has tried to tell the world that its model has reformed. Maybe it has, yet it sure seems like careers are as short as ever if you’re not a quarterback fully protected by most, if not all, of the recent rules changes.

Only consistent action will alter the perception, outside

the NFL bubble, that the sport will slow-motion kill its main participants. And that must apply to every single player on the field, for it’s in the trenches that most of the real contact and collisions take place.

Ideally, we’d hear more about how a player does not return after any kind of head injury. That’s what happens most of the time, which doesn’t generate headlines but, in the long run, will save football from the kind of slow erosion of participation already seen at the youth level.

What simply cannot hap pen is anything close to the scenes played out in Miami and then Cincinnati. Tua Ta govaiola will play again, with a chance to dazzle Dolphins fans, doing so with the hope that anything close to what took place last month could end his playing days. Or worse.

Phil Blackwell is sports edi tor at Eagle News; pblackwell@ eaglenewsonline.com.

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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 offer.

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 breast cancer. org, in 2018, an estimated 266,120 new cases of invasive breast cancer are expected to be diagnosed in women in the U.S., along with 63,960 new cases of non-invasive (in situ) breast cancer.

These are staggering statistics for everyone to contend with.

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

And it is estimated about one in eight women born today in the United States will get breast cancer at some point.

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 Aware ness Month is a chance to raise awareness about the importance of detecting breast cancer early.

People are encouraged to make a difference and spread the word about mammograms, and encour age communities, organizations, families, and individuals to get involved.

During the month, Health finder.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 get ting 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 fundraiser 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., sup ports 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 preven tion, detection and treatment of breast cancer; and studies of the outcomes of breast cancer detec tion 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 dona tion 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.

sHarinG FaVoriTes

Don’t you love the smell of wood smoke?” the woman said to no one in particular as she hung up her coat. “I love the fall and the smell of the first fires of the season,” she continued.

Another gal who sat in the waiting area returned her volley. “I wouldn’t have a house without

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Conole can listen

To the editor:

What have we learned about politics in these recent years? Well, many of us- Democrats and others - have been disil lusioned by our past governor’s conduct and distortions. Most of us have not been surprised but nevertheless continually agape at the prevarications of our past president. And we may have had positive, negative, or mixed feel ings about voting record of our outgoing congressman.

What we all see -no matter our party – is the need for the values of integrity, honesty, commitment , and especially the ability to listen and to lead.

For my part I believe that our congressional candidate, Francis Conole, exemplifies both the vir tues and values that we seek in a politician and representative.

No one is perfect and we don’t expect any particular indi vidual to always support our own position. However, what I seek is someone whom I can trust to try to act for the “common good” without rancor and with an openness to others and other opinions.

My experience of Mr. Conole is exactly that. He is able to lis ten, to question, to respectfully agree or disagree, and willing to weigh opinions. Then, as the leader that he has been, he is able to act in a manner that rep resents the commitment to the “better angels of our nature.”

I hope that you would see that he is the best candidate to repre sent our district with a sense of fairness, integrity, and desire to serve and not to just be served.

No matter your political affiliation, I hope you would vote for him knowing that you have a candidate who will both listen and lead us as a district and as a nation to better services for all and to national policies that respect the complex needs of of our fractured nation and tortured world.

DaVe PasinsKi FayeTTeVille

Support for Youngs

To the editor: July 30 was indeed a sad and disturbing day for the Madi son County legal community. Bradley Moses, the presumptive successor to a vacant seat on the Madison County Court suffered a self induced drug overdose that required life saving intervention by emergency personnel. I will not recount the details already well reported by various news accounts and sincerely hope that Mr. Moses can recover, physical ly, spiritually and professionally from the missteps that led up to the events of that day.

As disappointing as Mr. Mo ses conduct was on July 30 even more disturbing have been his subsequent public statements. His initial press release appears to have been riddled with mis leading information and outright falsehoods in light of toxicology findings subsequently released by law enforcement. He has re fused to withdraw his name from the ballot and maintains that he is the most qualified person to hold the position.

His latest press release blames so called politically motivated opponents

a fireplace.”

It certainly looked like the salon’s conversation would be directed toward fireplaces and such, when one of the stylists questioned whether you could truly love inanimate objects or occurrences.

Being the resident know-it-

for his current situation.

The people of Madison County require and demand confidence in the integrity of the bench. Unfortunately, Mr. Moses election would only diminish the public’s confidence in and respect for the court.

Those who continue to encourage him to remain a candidate would better serve the justice system and Mr. Moses by encouraging him to concentrate on his future wellness.

Fortunately, the voters of Madison County have the ability and opportunity to elect a can didate of excellent character and credentials. Rhonda Youngs has distinguished herself by her ex cellent work as court attorney for prior County Court Judge (now Supreme Court Judge) Patrick O’Sullivan. Rhonda has exten sive experience in matters of criminal law, family law and sur rogate practice, all essential in handling the three hat caseload responsibilities of the position. She is a person of even tempera ment and judicious demeanor as evidenced by the respect she has earned among her peers both by her conduct as an attorney and a town justice in Cazenovia.

She has entered the race as a write in candidate and deserves the time and consideration of each and every voter casting a vote this November.

As a retired judge having served 31 years as Oneida City Court Judge and also as an act ing judge of the Madison County Family Court and County Drug Court I can personally attest that the voters are fortunate that Rhonda Youngs has stepped for ward to offer her service in this troubled upcoming season.

I intend to enter my vote for Rhonda Youngs as a write in candidate for Madison County Judge and commend her to vot ers of all political persuasions.

Hon. anTHony P.ePPoliTo oneida City Court Judge (retired)

What’s at stake?

To the editor:

On Saturday, July 30, 2022 Madison County Assistant District Attorney Bradley Moses over dosed. At that time Moses was the only candidate for Madison County Judge named on the ballot. His life was saved when he was administered Narcan. A sheriff’s investigation showed that Moses and another man had snorted white powder off a stove top think ing it was cocaine. The dangerous drug fentanyl was suspected.

Moses was transported to a Syracuse hospital where he was treated and released. The sheriffs sent a specimen of Moses’ blood to a lab for testing.

Moses repeatedly denied using illegal drugs. He contended on his website that after returning home from a golf tournament he lost consciousness and was taken to the ER in Syracuse where it was determined he had kidney failure due to severe dehydration, alcohol consumption and hot weather. He said that a hospital toxicology screen showed no illegal drugs in his system. A Post Standard article said Moses had refused to make the complete medical report public. A few days after his release from

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all, I joined the dialog. “It’s a semantic problem. There are all kinds of love, love of country, friends, family, etc., so I guess you can have a strong attach ment to things not corporeal.”

“I love my patio,” injected the woman-becoming-a-redhead from the third chair to the right.

the hospital Moses met with Madi son County DA William Gabor and resigned from the DA’s office. Moses did not acknowledge to Ga bor that he had overdosed. Gabor did not feel that his dehydration claim squared with the Sheriff’s investigation.

On Sept. 7 the sheriff received the lab report. It showed Moses had fentanyl in his blood, as well as marijuana and alcohol. At about this time Moses removed the information about his hospitaliza tion from his website. The receipt of the lab report showing fentanyl in Moses’ blood galvanized other into action. County Republican Chair Todd Rouse and Conserva tive Chair Chris Kendall labeled Moses as dishonest for maintaining he had not used illegal drugs. The Parties withdrew their support from Moses and endorsed Rhonda Youngs, a write in candidate. (It was too late for her name to be on the ballot.) Thereafter Demo cratic Party Chair Liz Moran also endorsed Rhonda Youngs, stating that she believed Moses is “unfit for office.”

The evidence is overwhelming that Moses overdosed on fentanyl. The evidence is overwhelming that he lied about it.

The evidence is overwhelming that he is unfit for office.

On about Saturday, October 1 st many Madison County voters received a two-page mailing from “Brad Moses for Madison County Judge” setting out his experience and qualifications for the position and asking for support. There is no mention in the mailing that he had overdosed and that a lab report revealed he had fentanyl in his blood.

The ethics and integrity of our court system are at stake. Madison County voters must be made aware of what really happened on July 30. People must get to the polls and write in the name of Rhonda Youngs. People must encourage others to do so.

It is absolutely critical for the voters of Madison County to elect Rhonda Youngs.

HUGH C. HUMPHreys, ForMer MaDison CoUnTy JUDGe hamilton

Support for Italiano

To the editor:

When Alissa Italiano was appointed to the Manlius Town Board in January to fill a vacancy, she hit the ground run ning. Her extensive background in risk management and housing development and the expertise she gained from completing a degree in Public Administration from the Maxwell School were quickly put to use. Her input in matters ranging from zoning to fiscal policy was invaluable to the board as she was able to offer diverse opinions.

Alissa’s dedication to service to the community is stellar. Hard working and having been raised locally, she wants to give back to a community that has nurtured her and supported her when she was in need.

Let’s give Alissa that oppor tunity. Keep Alissa in her role as Manlius town councilor working for us.

Vote Alissa Italiano on Nov. 8. roseann D. loreFiCe manliuS

“I finally got it to look the way I want. It is peaceful and quiet and a place where I can go with a glass of wine and a book to shed the stress at the end of the day.” Others in the room spoke of chil dren’s drawings, carefully saved

Barnwell running for town board

To the editor: My name is David Barnwell and I am running for Manlius Town Board.

I have lived in the Town of Manlius for over 40 years and have owned a home with my wife and two children for the past 18 years.

Over the past couple of years, I noticed the town beginning to change.

After discussing my frustra tion with my family, I decided to make a difference.

My journey began by in terviewing for an appointed position last December where I interviewed with members of an unanimously Democratic board.

It was here that I explained how I have worked for the highway department for the last 29 years part time during the winter months plowing snow and calling in the highway workers. With my vast experi ence of providing services to our community, being active in our community and a strong support for our police department and the veterans, I believed I was a good candidate for the position.

I also thought that it would have been a sign of solidarity to have a varying perspective on the board for decision making.

Needless to say, I was not cho sen. So in the spring I decided to officially run.

I am not a politician, but a family man who is vested in his community and believe that there are more people like myself.

People want a town board that listens to the residents, provides safety to our schools and residents, while providing a fiscally sound budget.

Over the past year I feel that these goals have not been met.

If elected I plan to make sure we continue to provide our residents with top notch services and plan for the future of our town while living within in our means.

Town politics is no place for personal agendas and disregard ing the desires of our commu nity. Also, as the town plans how the to spend 1.7 million dollars in American Rescue Plan Act Funds (ARPA Funds) we should consider one-time projects that do not add to our tax burden.

It is this type of common sense approach that I think the town needs to consider.

So, this November please consider me to be your newest and most common-sense choice for Manlius Town Board.

DaViD BarnWell manliuS

A mom’s perspective

To the editor: People have told me Moms of candidates do not write letters to the editor very often. But, if I can show one person why they should vote for my daughter, Alissa, this letter will be worth it. Alissa will advocate for you by serving you and showing up.

Alissa is a hometown girl, she was born and raised in Manlius and is a graduate of the Fayette ville-Manlius School District.

Many years ago, Alissa got hurt with an injury and had to overcome many obstacles to get where she is today. She gradu ated from Syracuse University’s Maxwell School where she was on the Dean’s List several semes ters. She is strong, determined, and does not give up!

Alissa then got a job with Syracuse Housing Authority where she is a management ana lyst and risk manager working in affordable housing develop ment and compliance. Although a registered Democrat, Alissa represents everybody and will cross party lines to do what is right for the constituents in her community. She will not toe the party line.

She was appointed as a town councilor last January and took that position to heart. Alissa was able to get smaller trash bins available for everyone at no cost which made it easier for people with disabilities and senior citizens to handle. And it seems like every evening after work and each weekend, she’s out there in the community showing up and doing her best to serve the resi dents of Manlius. While it would exhaust me, Alissa always comes back with a big smile saying how much she loves it! She actually thrives on it.

Alissa has always believed in the power of public service and I believe the Town of Manlius will continue to be well served by voting for Alissa Italiano for Manlius Town Board on Nov. 8. nanCy iTaliano manliuS

Vote for Brandon

Williams

To the editor:

As mid-term elections ap proach, honesty and integrity continue to be on the Democrat chopping block. The Democrat Party and most of their candi dates stand for the fantasy of past election integrity. They close their eyes to the chaos and fentanyl overdoses caused by the unsecured southern border.

While supporting the sending of 20 rifle toting agents to arrest a father who protected his son from an aggressive, threatening man, they ignored the destruc tion of many rioters and looters the previous summers. (Note, the cops on the scene of the original confrontation did not find any thing to arrest him for.)

I am worried about the votes (and non-votes) of citizens un aware of the consequences of vot ing for despotism. I am worried about the future of Social Secu

rity and health care coverage and other government benefits that Democrats promise to destroy. I am worried because we and our children and grandchildren will have to suffer needlessly because of the Democrat ignorance about the costs in heat, power, plastics that are ubiquitous, etc. caused by decreased fossil fuel production, and the increased pollution of digging for the ele ments needed to produce electric energy, car batteries, etc.

I am worried because my grandchildren are learning from leaders that lying, cheating, and stealing are acceptable. I am satisfied that the Supreme Court has recognized that abortion is not a covered, constitutional right. Rather it is the right of the people of each separate state to decide how they want to treat it. Fortunately, fewer than 1% of pregnancies are medically neces sary, and those can be considered under self-defense rulings.

I submit to you that the depravity exemplified by the uncaring narcissists of the Far Left will eventually destroy our democracy. They are well on the way to undermining who we are as an honorable people.

If you are concerned about your family’s future, and want to affirm your commitment to responsible government, join me in voting for Brandon Williams for House of Representatives (Federal Government).

Furthermore, support every Pres. Trump candidate, thereby supporting every candidate on the entire ballot who stands for democratic values and the rule of law.

Carolyn W. PaDDoCK fayetteville

Support for Barnwell

To the editor: We support Dave Barnwell, who is running for the Town of Manlius Board.

Dave’s 29 years working at the Town of Manlius highway department has provided him an understanding of the history of our community. Dave has been a resident for over 40 years in the Town of Manlius. Dave and his wife Casey have two sons who currently attend Fayetteville Manlius High School.

Dave’s vision for the Town of Manlius coincides with ours to continue to make this a great place to live and raise a family. Dave recognizes the need to increase businesses in our town and villages. Dave also believes in the importance of our police department and the protection they provide to our communities as a nationally and state accred ited agency.

We sincerely ask you to con

The clear choice

To the editor:

One of the first tasks I had as the incoming supervisor of the Town of Manlius was to work with the councilors to fill the seat created by my election. Many people contacted us. Many great citizens were interviewed.

Alissa was our unanimous choice. Her education and her decade of work with the Syracuse Housing Authority comple mented the expertise of the rest of us. Being born and raised here in Manlius, she was already in touch with what was going on in town and was able to get up to speed quickly.

We both joke about the con versation we had when I offered her the position. I raised many reasons why she should carefully consider what she was taking on. Not only would Alissa be taking on the work of a councilor dur ing a major transition time in the town, but she would immediate ly have to start campaigning to hold on to the position in 2023 and then keep on campaigning for the 2024 election.

Throughout the year, Alissa has brought tremendous insight into our discussions and helped advocate for those most in need. Through the new trash container rollout, she was committed to finding a way to help those residents who needed a smaller option. Councilor Italiano was essential in securing the three months swap out period.

Every time we need to review and approve a contract, Coun cilor Italiano proves her value by leveraging her extensive experience in risk management to point out potential pitfalls and errors. She brings a different perspective to the table, from a different sector of public service. Her attention to the finer details helps all the board better under stand the potential impacts we might face.

In recent months, I’ve had the pleasure of tagging along with Alissa for voter outreach, old fashioned door-to-door. This is something that can be a struggle for first time candidates but came naturally to Alissa. Conver sations flowed easily. We talked about what has been going on in Manlius.

We encouraged people to fill out a survey happening right now, on how best to invest in our community with the American Rescue Plan Act funds. Alissa and I also asked for input to prioritize all of the public’s great

suggestions as we complete the first-ever comprehensive plan.

Alissa welcomes and values input always but most especially on decisions which will set our path to the future.

Please vote for Councilor Alissa Italiano on Nov. 8.

JoHn Deer manliuS toWn SuperviSor

A great compliment to the board

To the editor:

If partisan affiliation is not, or should not be, important in local elections, then Alissa Italiano will be elected to the Town of Manlius Board. Her educational and profes sional qualifications are outstand ing. Over the past nine months

Alissa has proven she excels as a town councilor charged with de veloping and monitoring a budget of almost $17 million for approxi mately 34,000 town residents.

Alissa prepared herself for a career in public service by complet ing a bachelor’s degree from Syra cuse University’s Maxwell School of Citizenship & Public Affairs in policy studies with a concentration in business and government and a minor in economics. What an excellent educational background for the work of a town councilor.

While completing an intern ship before graduation, Alissa was scooped up by the Syracuse Housing Authority (SHA) where she has served for 11 years. In her role as a management analyst and risk manager, Alissa is involved in all phases of property development and the rehabilitation of over 150 housing units - including zoning and permitting processes. Alissa’s understanding and experience with zoning, permitting and property development are central to the work of the town.

She ensures compliance with multi-million-dollar insurance policies from over 20 entities which each have different require ments and timelines. If you have ever struggled with an insurance company, imagine the patience and perseverance it takes to ensure a fair and reasonable outcome for every issue that arises with 150 housing units.

Alissa serves families, who might otherwise be homeless, while protecting public resources. She identifies and promotes best prac tices that reduce risk exposure and potential liability. She encourages a safety culture that continuously analyzes the housing units for fami lies and the work environment for employees. All employees receive regular safety trainings.

She promotes fair housing and compliance with the American with Disabilities Act, and, for more than six years Alissa has rendered

impartial decisions in appeals made by housing authority program participants. Every day is different at the SHA and Alissa has to be in a state of readiness to problem solve every crisis and unique situation that arises.

When I consider her educa tional background, and the specific responsibilities Alissa has mastered at the SHA, it becomes very clear that she is a great complement to the expertise of the other town councilors and the supervisor.

Alissa has earned a chance at another year on the board. We can count on her to manage our tax dollars wisely, to make decisions based on objective evidence, and to pursue best practices in municipal governance. All while making herself available to listen to our concerns, and to talk with us hon estly about what can and cannot be done to address them.

Please consider voting for Alissa Italiano for Town of Manlius Coun cilor on Nov. 8.

Casey Cleary fayetteville

A passion for serving

To the editor: Who is Alissa Italiano? I think a lot of us already know but here’s an overview for those who do not.We know Alissa as a lifelong resident of Manlius. She is a Syracuse University graduate as well as a Risk Manager and Management Analyst for the Syr acuse Housing Authority. Alissa is also a current Town Councilor, as she was appointed to the seat after interviewing for it.

Alissa endlessly demonstrates a passion for serving and help ing others and her community. When Alissa isn’t working at her day job, she is working on im proving our communities. Those who know her can attest that she is truly compassionate about people and the Town of Manlius.

What you may not know about Alissa is that she’s very smart , funny, personable and humble! Over the last five months or so, I’ve gotten to know Alissa pretty well. When I talk to her about her job for the Housing Authority, she always humors me by explaining what her job entails. While doing so, she always refers back to helping people.

Knowing what I know about Alissa makes me proud to call her friend. As voters prepare to vote on November 8th, take time to research and get to know her. Experience, passion and being personable are a few factors that are important when representing people. Alissa has all of these! On Nov. 8, vote for Alissa. I will.

JerMaine GraHaM village of manliuS

sider supporting Dave Barnwell for the Town of Manlius Board. Mayors olson, Brazill anD WHorrall

THURSDAY OCT. 13

OCT. 13-21

Madison County Senior Bag Fair

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 show case seven luxury homes in Old Town Estates in the Town of Onondaga. All houses are fully decorated and landscaped. Preorder ticket for $12 at www.hbrcny.com. Tickets will cost $15 at the gate.

OCT. 14-15

Trunk or Treat

3-5 p.m. Fayetteville United Methodist Church, 601 East Genesee St. The Fayette ville Methodist Church invites you to Trunk or Treat. Dress up for Halloween and join us for this great event. A food truck will also be on hand.

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. Handi capped 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 documents for shredding. Do not bring magazines, junk mail, phone books, or photos. Business waste not accepted. For more information, contact the Department

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 pri marily for middle school students. Come early for a continental 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, Ca zenovia. Cazenovia Heritage will host a dem onstration of tombstone restoration by Kyle Riegel, professional tombstone 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 Oktober fest Center of Progress Building, New York State Fairgrounds. Enjoy food, music, im ported 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 Foun dation, 1978 Boston rd., Chittenango. Dr. Mar shall 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 Banquet

5:00 p.m. Ramada by Wyndham Hotel on Electronics 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 attending 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.

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 different textures, shapes, and colors for your child to explore. This program is best suited for children ages 18 months to 3 years old.

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. Interested stu dents should fill out a registration form on our website. The kit will be available for pickup November 7. Students grade 7 and up. ARTifacts: The Art of our Museum 1:30-3:00 p.m. Cazenovia Library, Com munity 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 Mu seum’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 Method ist 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, Olym pian 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 audience 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 ex penses, funds are donated to the F-M Food Pantry and other UCF outreach endeavors.

OCT. 22 & OCT. 23

Papier-mache Mask Making and Improv 1 p.m.-5 p.m. The Carpenter’s Barn, Ca zenovia. In this workshop, you will learn to make a papier-mache mask from a cast of your face.Everyone will go home with a fin ished, 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 lizluriecb@gmail.com for more information. Register at www.cazarts.com.

TUESDAY OCT. 25 Manlius Informed:Michael Fixler

1 p.m. Manlius Library, community room. Michael Fixler of Cornell Cooperative Ex tension will present Gardening in the Time of Climate Change. Audience members can choose between live seating in the Community Room or attending via Zoom. Please regis ter 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 location: 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 community decorated!

TACNY Sweet Science Series: tour of the Syracuse University Plastics Collection

5:30 p.m.-7:00 p.m. SU Bird Library. At tendance 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 cmbob seky@cazenovia.edu to reserve your spot. The lecture will feature two women who left their homes and businesses to assist Ukrainians during the war, Dr. Tanya Bucierka, emer gency 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 Ser vices at Cazenovia College.

SUNDAY OCT. 30

Drive-Thru Trick-or-Treating

2-4 p.m. Onondaga Community College campus. You drive-thru and we give you treats! Families (and their vehicles) are encouraged to dress up for the event. Cars will use the Route 175 entrance and process slowly around the road which loops campus. The event is free and there is no pre-registration.

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 Grandfa ther 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

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

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Dewitt and Jamesville Library Music Series: Highland Winds Clarinet Quartet

CAz FootBAll rAlliES to Win

By Phil BlACkWEll

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From turnovers to penalties to dropped passes, many different things went wrong for the Cazenovia football team in last Friday’s Class C-1 division game at Marcellus.

Yet the Lakers demonstrated patience and resilience, storming back to prevail 28-21 over the Mustangs, stay undefeat ed and prove that it can with with far from its best performance.

Not until late in the fourth quarter, when J.P. Hoak fired a 27-yard touch down pass to Jack Byrnes with 4:15 to play, did Cazenovia lead in a game where, for much of the night, it did not resemble the state’s no. 3-ranked Class C squad.

Christian Schug muffed a punt on his own 10-yard line in the game’s opening minutes, with Jacob Kermes scoring one play later. A long Lakers drive in the second quarter halted due to a fourthdown holding penalty on a long Hoak run.

By the time Pat Louer had thrown

a 10-yard scoring pass to Eliot Austin with 1:03 to play in the half, Cazenovia found itself trailing 14-0 and desperate for any kind of spark.

Taven Reilley provided it, taking the kickoff after Eliot’s score near his own goal line and dashing 98 yards to the other end zone. Though the extra point was blocked and Marcellus led 14-6 at the break, Cazenovia had, with one big play, altered the game’s course.

Reilley wasn’t done, putting up an other long kick return to open the sec ond half as the Lakers with a short field, promptly scored on Jack Donlin’s nineyard run and a two-point pass to Reilley tied it 14-14.

Marcellus hit its own big play to go back in front late in the third quarter when Louer, from his own 16, rolled right, threw deep and found Mitch Donegan at midfield, Donegan going the rest of the way on an 84-yard catchand-run TD.

The game’s biggest sequence came early in the final period. The Mustangs were at the Lakers’ 30 when Louer

Cazenovia boys soccer splits pair of games

By Phil BlACkWEll

A four-game win streka had brought the Cazen ovia boys soccer team back to the break-even mark and had essentially secured the Lakers’ place in the Section III Class B playoffs, where it has made so many long runs in seasons past.

Yet Cazenovia was humbled in last Tuesday’s game at Alibrandi Stadium, where unbeaten, state Class A no. 13ranked Christian Brothers Academy defeated them 6-0.

Aware of the Lakers’ improvement, the Broth ers converted hree times in each half, overcoming 12 saves by Laker goalies Alex Coburn and Jacob Szalach.

Leading the way, Connor Morgia had a three-goal hat trick, running his season total to 16, while Jack Griffith had one goal and one assist.

Santiago Betancourt-Trompa also found the net, as did Nick Genovese, with Rico Petrosilo earning two assists as Juliuz Pichardokmp, Luke DeLorenzo and Sean Broschart got one assist apiece.

Cazenovia absorbed all this and, when it returned to action Thursday against Class D Cincinnatus, again showed its resiliency, fighting to a 2-1 overtime victory over the Lions.

They were scoreless until the second half, when Sully Clarke, off a feed from Ethan Coburn, put Ca zenovia in front, only to have Cincinnatus answer with a goal by Jack Stafford.

Szalach turned back everything else, recording five saves, and was rewarded when, near the midway point of the first OT period, J.D. Dolly took a pass from Alex Dolly and left-footed it past Lions goalie Dakota Stairs for the game-winner that also locked up a sectional playoff berth.

Chittenango would challenge Westhill last Tues day night, and it was close for quite a while before the Warriors got away late and defeated the Bears 5-0.

Most of Westhill’s offense was produced in the sec ond half as Luke Gilmartin scored twice and single goals went to Emmet Starowicz and Ian Centore. Chittenango managed just two shots all night against the Warriors’ defense.

rolled out and hit Doryn LeClair in the end zone, which would have made it 2714 - but it got called back on a holding penalty.

One play later, Connor Adams inter cepted Louer, setting up a Cazenovia drive. Hoak’s 45-yard pass to Byrnes set up a shorter five-yard TD pass to Reil ley, which cut it to 21-20 as the go-ahead two-point attempt was stopped.

Quickly, Cazenovia’s defense got the ball back. Hoak hit Reilley on a short completion that Marcellus disputed, but stood, and the Lakers reached the Mustangs’ 28, where it soon became fourth-and-five.

Instead of a safer play, Hoak went for it all - and Byrnes, who earlier in the week announced that he was attending Hobart College for baseball, got behind the secondary and caught it in the end zone.

Moments later, Hoak found an open Schug for two points, and the Cazenovia defense made one more defensive stop on fourth down at the Marcellus 40, able to run out the remaining clock.

Hoak completed 10 of 17 passes for 149 yards and ran for 107 yards on 15 carries. Byrnes caught four passes for 90 yards Brad Gagnon led the defense with six tackles and 10 assists, Jed Olkowski also getting 10 assists to go with three tackles.

Up in the Class B ranks, Chittenan go , once 0-3, put together a second con secutive lopsided victory against visit ing 3-1 Westhill, the Bears bashing the Warriors 41-14.

Jack Lamphere’s 15-yard TD pass to Kyle Wehrlin helped forge a 6-6 first quarter tie. Quentin Mohamed scored early in the second period.

Then, with the score tied 14-14 just before halftime, Lamphere made the game’s biggest play, throwing deep from his own 27 and finding Hunter Taylor for a 73-yard touchdown.

That gave Chittenango the lead for good, and it spent the second half shut ting down Westhill while Mohamed added two more short TD runs and Wehrlin scored for the second time on a 50-yard dash.

Caz boys cross country stays unbeaten

By Phil BlACkWEll

It was a big week for the Cazenovia boys cross country team, which aimed to stay in front of the Onondaga High School League Liberty Nation al division.

That didn’t prove too difficult for the Lakers as it met Solvay last Wednesday afternoon and breezed past the Bearcats in a 15-40 decision.

To lead a top-five Cazenovia sweep, Brandon McColm finished in 18 minutes, 16 seconds, half a minute ahead of the 18:46 from Will Aus tin.

Jake Woolbert was third in 18:48, two sec onds behind Austin, while Kooper Wilmot made his way to fourth place in 19:43 and Gar rett Lounsbury was fifth in 19:47.

Chittenango returned to action last Wednes day, too, facing Homer and winning the boys meet 18-42 over the Trojans led by Caleb LeB lanc, who posted a winning time of 19:03.

Kaleb Tosacano finished second in 19:26, more than a minute ahead of Homer’s top run ner, Matt Fish (20:27), while Dan Mahle fin ished fourth in 20:30 and Logan Rogers was

fifth in 20:56, edging Manu Tipa (20:57) for that spot. Jacob Neupert (21:24) and Gavin Roach (21:53) also finished in the top 10.

In the girls Bears’ 17-46 win over Homer, Laura Powers led Chittenango, her time of 23:42 just ahead of Bailee Burton (23:43) and Sophia DiGennaro (23:46) in a top-three sweep.

Evelyn Wynkoop, fifth in 24:08, led a Bears group that included Natalie DiGennaro, in 24:23, ahead of Mariah Stewart (24:29), Emily Judd (24:30), Ani McCarthy (24:39) and Ava McLean (25:53).

Then Chittenango hosted its Twilight Invi tational on a chilly Friday afternoon where the girls Bears finished third behind FayettevilleManlius and Niskayuna.

Powers finished 12 th in a clocking of 21:29.6, while Sophia DiGennaro was 21 st in 22:24.4. Natalie DiGennaro (22:54.6) was followed by Judd (23:18.5) and Wynkoop (23:22.9).

LeBlanc made his way to seventh place in the boys race in 17:35.8. Overall, Chittenango was fifth, with Toscano taking 18 th place in 18:27.1, with Mahle (20:06.1) just ahead of An drew Bielicki’s 20:33.1.

Cazenovia girls soccer tops CBA, Holland Patent

By Phil BlACkWEll

One win by the Ca zenovia girls soccer team over Christian Broth ers Academy was sweet, especially given that it required overtime to prevail over the Broth ers Sept. 23 at Alibrandi Stadium.

But when these same

two teams got together again last Tuesday at the Sean Googin Sports Com plex, the Lakers took a modest lead and turned into a comfortable one, the late surge producing a 5-2 win over the Broth ers.

Cazenovia’s defense ruled in the first half, keeping CBA quiet as

Caz girls tennis makes sectional playoff push

By Phil BlACkWEll

Rising from a no. 7 seed, the Cazenovia girls tennis team would make a sustained run through the Section III Class C playoffs.

Having pushed past No. 10 seed Manlius Pebble Hill 3-2 in the Sept. 30 opening round, the Lakers went north last Monday and, chal lenging no. 2 seed Lowville, was able to beat the Red Raiders 3-2.

Quick points in singles were earned by Grace Probe beating Phoebe Jennings 6-4, 6-0 and Ra chel Molloy, in two sets, topping Anna Exford 6-3, 6-4.

Meanwhile, Madden Cobb lost, 6-3, 1-6, 6-2, to Rubi Zabielowicz as a long second doubles match had Ava Galton and Kiara Vazquez take a 7-5, 6-7 (11-9), 6-4 defeat to Katelyn Baker and Alyvia Mallard.

So Cazenovia needed a win in first doubles – and got it in three sets when Erin Kuhn and

Leah Bell paired up to battle past Anna Den ning and Hannah Moshier 6-4, 3-6, 6-2.

Now Cazenovia looked to knock off no. 3 seed Marcellus in the sectional semifinal 24 hours later. Against a Mustangs side it lost to 4-3 on Sept. 12, the Lakers would find itself in another close contest – and, by a single point, see its season conclude.

Impressive in singles, Molloy worked past Shaelyn Kelly 6-2, 6-0, with Probe topping Emma Angotti by those exact same scores.

Three different doubles matches went to three sets. Kuhn and Bell fell to Lila Kelly and Korrine Kemp 6-2, 2-6, 6-4, with Nora Berg and Katie Williams taking a 6-2, 1-6, 6-3 defeat to Claire Wrona and Sydney Colon.

So it got decided when Vazquez and Galton led early against Abby Finn and Sofia Tufen kjian, but could not hold on to it, taking a 6-7, 6-4, 6-0 defeat. Cady Webb and Teagan Brown lost in straight sets.

it inched in front, 1-0, and when the defense struggled to contain the Brothers in the late go ing, the attack answered in a big way.

Ultimately, five dif ferent players netted the Lakers’ five goals. Katie Rajkowski and Julia Reff both had one goal and one assist, while Raeanne Thompson, Ella Baker and Cailtyn Smithers also converted. Skye Stanford recorded five saves.

Hosting Holland Pat ent two nights later, Ca zenovia faced a far more difficult test, but was able to work its way past the Golden Knights 2-1.

Each side found the net in the first half, so it wasn’t until the second half that the Lakers were able to pull in front of HP for good, hanging on thanks to Stanford’s six saves.

Rajkowski scored, her team-best fifth of the season, while Thompson found the net and Baker picked up an assist, Ca zenovia improving its overall record to 9-3-1.

Chittenango had played well late in Sep tember and was nearing the .500 mark – at least

before it had to face Class B powerhouse Westhill, who blanked the Bears 6-0.

Rebecca Baldwin fin ished with 10 saves, but Westhill’s Lily Kinsella put three goals past her for a hat trick, the oth er three tallies going to Molly Dorfman, Jules Bleskoski and Hannah Goodness, who earned a pair of assists.

A 2-0 defeat to Han nibal followed two days later. Proving that its 9-3 record was far from a fluke, the Warriors used goals from Amber Clarke and Zoey Turaj to secure its 10 th victory of the sea son.

Against Mexico on Friday, the Bears dropped another 2-0 decision, both goals coming from the Tigers in the first half to overcome seven saves from Baldwin.

Chittenango would host Cazenovia in the final week of the regular season.

The Lakers team will also be making trips to Marcellus and Clinton before the Section III playoff pairings are an nounced.

CAzEnoviA GirlS CroSS Country runS in nyC

By kurt WhEElEr

In a busy week of racing action, the unbeaten Cazenovia girls cross country team raised its record to 9-0 and took eighth place in a powerhouse field of 30 teams from across the Northeast at the Manhat tan Invitational.

The Lakers visited Tully last Wednesday to face a slate of Patriot Division teams. Unable to secure a meet in their native Liberty Division, Cazenovia reached out to perennial Class D power Tully, who was hosting four other schools at its course.

Cazenovia captured five of the top seven plac es in the six-team field to earn a series of wins high lighted by a 20-41 advan tage over Tully and a 1951 victory over Bishop Grimes as well as shutouts over Faith Heritage, Port Byron and DeRuyter.

Tully’s Katie Edinger was number one overall, covering her 3.1 mile home course in 20 min utes, 34 seconds, but Ca zenovia’s Olivia Ruddy stayed right on her heals throughout the race, ul timately earning second in 20:49 with Bishop Grimes’ Edy Livingston a half-minute back at 21:21.

Then the Laker pack took over the race at that point, claiming the next four places to lock in win ning scores against all the competing teams.

Faith Wheeler led the Cazenovia pack with a time of 22:44 with team mates Dinah Gifford (22:46), Maeve McGreevy (22:47) and Zoey Gagne

(22:53) sweeping the fin ish line over a span of 10 seconds.

Tully was able to place one more finisher across the line before Cazen ovia harriers Olivia Wong (23:51), Bonnie Pitt man (24:06) and Haylee Stearns (24:27) slammed the door, displacing the finishers from all the other teams to ensure the series of lopsided wins.

Cazenovia followed up with a trip to New York City on Saturday to race in the Manhattan Invita tional, the largest race on the East Coast.

Assigned to the Varsity B race, the Lakers earned eighth place in a competi tive field of 30 teams.

Powerhouses like de fending state Class C champion Bronxville and Class A Baldwinsville were among those ahead of Cazenovia.

Ruddy again led the Lakers, completing the historic 2.5 mile course in Van Cortlandt Park in 17:12.9. The team’s pack was decisive to their strong finish again as Faith Wheeler (17:34.0), Maeve McGreevy (17:34.7), Dinah Gifford (17:40.3) and Zoey Gagne (17:46.3) all earned their best “speed ratings” of the season to lock in their score of 269.

Wong, who is Cazen ovia’s all-time leader on the Manhattan course (16:52 in 2021) also ran a tough race to contribute to the team’s outstanding finish.

The other half of the Laker squad was assigned to the “JV D” race where Senior Captain Bonnie Pittman led them to a 10 th -place finish. Pittman

(18:53.2) and Freshman Haylee Stearns (19:11.1) both earned their best speed ratings of the sea son to lead the team.

Ilsa Denton also had her best race of the season to take third for Cazen ovia in 20:49.1. Sedona Millard, Mesi Stevens, Iris Casey, Emma O’Shea and Brooke Wormuth also represented the Lakers in the iconic race.

Cazenovia will com plete its OHSL competi tion season this Wednes day against Westhill and Christian Brothers Acad emy.

The team will then re turn to Tully on Saturday for its final invitational meet of the regular sea son.

Cazenovia field hockey team wins at Homer, 4-0

By Phil BlACkWEll

Up and down throughout its early portion of the season, the Cazenovia field hockey team was bent on getting into top form just in time for the Sec tioin III Class C playoffs.

The Lakers ventured to Homer last Tuesday night, and getting to play on a fast artificial surface, unleashed its at tack in the course of a 4-0 shutout of the Trojans.

To anchor the attack, Reid McMurt ie set a career mark, dishing out three assists as Hannah Adams was able to

produce a pair of goals.

Margaret Huftalen and Bella Fazio also gained goals, while on defense Cazenovia’s back line of Grace King sley, Lucile Hagan, Zosia Synborski and Olivia Franks kept Homer from getting much pressure against goalie Madison Rothfeld, who only had to make three saves.

Now Cazenovia (5-6) would chal lenge undefeated Cicero-North Syra cuse as part of a final week of the regular season that also included a trip Thursday to Clinton and games against Cato-Meridian and New York Mills.

Fall “Side Games” you can play… For money

Will your bunker percentage of “up-and-downs”

the sand

How about your percentage of “up-and-downs” from just o the green?

If your answers to the above questions is “no”, I can just about “guarantee” you will have more fun playing golf in October and November.

If, on the other hand, your answer to all of the above questions is “yes”, I can just about “guarantee” your expectations will result in having a “miserable” time playing golf in October and November.

For those of us who answered “no”, we have learned a very important lesson about ourselves and golf…never overestimate nor underestimate our expectations, especially when we use our knowledge and experience to set standards and goals.

Let’s have some fun playing golf in October and November in CNY…

Besides the regular games you play from April to October with your buddies, your family or by yourself, why don’t you think about adding a few more “Side Games” to keep things interesting and fun, even a er a match has already been decided.

10 SIDE GAMES THAT ARE FUN AND GUARANTEED TO IMPROVE YOUR GAME…

Many thanks to Golf Digest.

Fairways and Greens - Award one point (or cash) to everyone who hits their tee shot in the fairway. e golfer with the highest number of “fairways” hit during the round gets rewarded from each of his fellow competitors. is also applies to “greens” in regulation for the round.

rees and Fours - At the end of the round, the player with the scorecard that has the most 3’s and 4’s on the card, wins one point (or cash) from the other players based on how many more 3’s and 4’s they have than the others.

ree Putt Challenge - Allows anyone playing in the group to challenge another’s ability to avoid a “three putt green”. e golfer who challenges gets two points (or cash) if the other player can’t hole out in two putts or less. If the competitor does hole out in two putts or less, the challenger owes the golfer three points (or cash).

“59” - e rst player to reach a gross or net score of 59, pays the other players in the group cash or a point for every stroke they are below 59 at that moment. As you may remember, Al Geiberger was the 1st PGA Tour player to shoot a “59” in a tournament.

Arnies - is side game was named a er Arnold Palmer who was a master at making pars despite hitting errant tee shots. Each player pays a bonus to a member of the foursome who makes par or better on par 4 or par 5 holes without playing a shot from the fairway.

Bounce Back - Anytime bad luck causes a player to post a bad score on a hole, this golfer is entitled to redemption (cash) from the other players in the group, on the next hole…if he makes par or better.

Double Trouble - Each player puts money into a side pot and the player who goes the longest without making a double bogey or worse during the round wins the pot. If two players get through the round without making a double bogey, the last player to make a bogey on a hole, starting from the 18th hole and going to number 1, wins.

Mutt and Je - Mutt…Each player’s score on all par 3’s is added up at the end of the round. Je … Each players score on all par 5’s is added up at the end of the round. e player who has the lowest total strokes for the par 3 and par 5 holes wins the side bet.

Nasties - Any hole-out from o the green wins the side bet.

Ringer - is is a great side game to play on golf trips when there are multi rounds played. A er the last round is played, add up the “best” score every golfer makes on “each” hole for “each” of the rounds. e best “Ringer” score wins.

Final oughts…

* Please do not underestimate the value of playing “Side Games” during the Fall, or for that matter, during the entire golf season. If you do, I strongly believe your focus will be at the highest level you have ever experienced.

* Please review the 10 Side Games again and try to visualize yourself playing every one of them for 10 consecutive rounds.

* Do you believe you will be a better golfer a er the 10 rounds?

* Good…we agree!

photo by meSeret StevenS

the Cazenovia girls cross country team went to new york City last weekend and competed in the manhattan invita tional, where it finished eighth among 30 teams in the Varsity B division.

Cazenovia volleyball gets five-set win over Solvay

By Phil BlACkWEll

Continuing to add to its win total, the Cazenovia girls volleyball team found suc cess against a trio of Onondaga High School League opponents.

Of the three matches, the toughest, by far, was last Friday’s battle with Solvay, where the Lakers trailed, but then took over in the latter stages to beat the Bearcats in five sets.

Cazenovia did win the opening set 2520, but Solvay pulled out the second 25-21 and then ran away with the third set 25-16

to take a 2-1 advantage.

However, the Lakers would gain a big lead in the fourth set and win 25-14, setting up a final set where, in a race to 15 points, Cazenovia served well and closed it out 15-5.

Maren Smith picked up 13 kills and 16 digs, while Zoe McLean earned 10 kills and 23 digs. Ashley London finished with four kills.

On the back line, Becca Ziemba gained 20 assists and 10 digs, with Lucy Bliss earn ing 12 digs and nine assists. Corrine Albick er also earned 10 digs.

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For Solvay, Ashley Filicia earned 23 assists and 14 digs, with Hannah Haaase amassing 10 kills and 26 digs. Naveah Bak er piled up 35 digs and Jayde Coyne had 27 digs to go with her five aces.

The Lakers took on Hannibal last Tues day night and swept the Warriors in three

sets. Cazenovia next dealt with Altmar-Par ish-Williamstown a night later and routed the Rebels 25-9, 25-13, 25-9.

With the win over Solvay, Cazenovia now stood at 10-2 on the season, and another big match looms Thursday against Skaneateles after a Tuesday visit from Phoenix.

Golfers fare well at sectionals

By Phil BlACkWEll

On a typical October Tuesday morning, Cazenovia and Chittenango boys golfers made their way to Rogues Roost and teed off in the Section III small-school fall tournament.

And as it turned out, the Lakers and Bears would finish with the exact same team total, with some special individual efforts part of the story.

Finishing at 417, Cazenovia and Chittenango tied for fourth place. Christian Brothers Academy, unbeaten in the regular season, shot 405 to edge Skaneatlees (409) for team honors as Westhill was third with 411.

Even more exciting was the individ ua peformances from two golfers who made big announcements early in the week that they would both attend Ho bart College in Geneva.

Cazenovia senior Jack Byrnes will do so in baseball, having played four differ ent sports, including two in the fall as he took part in golf while taking a starring role on the state Class B no. 3-ranked football Lakers.

Meanwhile, Chittenango senior Alex Moesch is on his way to Hobart for bas ketball after leading the Bears to its first sectional championship since 1977.

Nov. 7, 2022, at 7:30 p.m.

The board also scheduled a public hear ing as to the enactment of a proposed local law updating the town’s code enforcement program for Nov. 7, 2022, at 7:30 p.m.

“This is something we do every once in a while to keep our codes up to state stan dards,” explained Zupan.

Additionally, the board approved the use of Ridge Road, Ten Eyck Avenue, Lincklaen Road, and Syosset Drive for the 2022 Pumpkin Run, a fundraiser for the Cazenovia Central Schools Graduating Class of 2023/2025 scheduled for Sunday,

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event will feature three returning actors — Pat Carmeli, back for her fourth appear ance, and Jim Tobey and Cindy Bell Tobey, who have both participated in the event since its inception.

“I’d love to tell you that I participate in the Spirit Walk because I love to educate the people of Cazenovia regarding our past inhabitants, but that’s not it at all,” said Carmeli. “I do it because I really enjoy dressing up like a ghost from times passed and creeping folks out. And it satisfies the wannabe actor in me.”

Parking will be available at 22 Burton St. (hockey rink), and tickets will be for sale on-site on a first-come, first-served

And this happened just as both would contend for sectional golf honors, with Moesch shooting a 75 at Rogues Roost to finish third behind Homer’s Mitch Riter (71) and CBA’s Jack Gregory (73).

Right behind him was Byrnes, whose 76 shared fourth place with Westhill’s Devin Young. Also, Byrnes’ teammate, Liam Colligan, tied for ninth with a 79 and Moesch’s teammate, Ty Kelly, had an 81 to finish alone in 13 th place.

All four of them – Moesch, Byrnes, Colligan and Kelly – earned spots in next May’s Section III state qualifying tournament.

Cazenovia arrived with a bit of mo mentum following last Monday’s tough 210-211 victory over Skaneateles in the latest Laker duel at Cazenovia Country Club.

Colligan shot 37 that beat out 38s from Skaneateles’ Drew Mancini and Jack Marquardt. Byrnes shot a fourthplace 40.

Just as important were the 43s from Will Guider and Chris Kelly, which al lowed Cazenovia to stay out in front, but Nick Guider had to shoot 47 to maintain that lead against a 43 from Will Murphy, a 45 from Tyson DiRubbo and 46 from Henry Major.

Oct. 30, 2022, at 1 p.m.

During his report, Councilor Jimmy Golub announced that the annual Cazen ovia Lake Summit is scheduled for Satur day, Nov. 5 at 10:30 a.m. in the Betsy Ken nedy Community Room at the Cazenovia Public Library.

The next town board meeting will be held on Monday, Nov. 7, 2022, at the Ca zenovia Town Office.

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

basis. The cost is $12 for adults and $6 for students and seniors.

In the event of inclement weather, check the CPF event page and social media for up dates. All cancellation decisions will be post ed by 5 p.m. on the night of the event. A rain date is scheduled for Sunday, Oct. 30.

CPF is a private, non-profit organization that works to protect the historical, agricul tural, and natural resources in and around Ca zenovia for the benefit of the community and the enjoyment of future generations.

Proceeds from Walk Among the Spirits will go towards supporting CPF’s ongoing conservation work, property stewardship, and educational programming.

For more information on CPF, visit ca zpreservation.org

Proceeds Benefit Greater Manlius Chamber, F-M Food Pantry and Heaven’s Food Pantry