Cazenovia Republican Digital Edition - Oct. 26, 2022

Spinners and fiber artists guild to raffle off afghan for CazCares

By kAtE Hill Staff Writer

The Cherry Valley Country Spinners and Fiber Artists (CVCSFA) guild is raising funds for CazCares (cazcares.org) food pantry and clothing closet by selling raffle tickets for a unique afghan that was handcrafted by its members.

The afghan, which is a blanket or shawl that is usually knitted or crocheted, was produced using yarn handspun from natural undyed fibers (wool, alpaca, and mohair), most of which was sourced from local farms.

“No animals were harmed in the pro cess of procuring these renewable and eco-friendly materials,” said CVCSFA President Kirsten Weyter.

The raffle tickets can be purchased for $2 each or three for $5 by contacting Weyter at kweyter@icloud.com. Cazen ovia residents and guild members Judy Larter and Raquel Huckans are also selling tickets locally. Contact Larter at 315-655-2528 or coldoldhouse@gmail. com and Huckans at 315-655-9654 or raquelg@windstream.net.

The winning ticket will be drawn by a CazCares representative at the CVCSFA’s monthly meeting on Thursday, Nov. 10 at 10:30 a.m. at the Cazenovia Public Li brary.

According to CVCSFA Vice President

and Director of Programs Marguerite Hickernell, this is the second time the guild has made and raffled off an afghan to benefit CazCares.

“The first time was in 2013 when we raised over $300,” Hickernell said. “This time we expect to exceed that by at least $200. It’s a very worthy organization, which does so much good in the com munity.”

Weyter recalled that Hickernell’s sug gestion to repeat the group project this year generated lots of enthusiasm within the guild.

“It was suggested that we do that again this year and donate the money in time for the holidays, most especially since so many families have been adversely affect ed by the pandemic,” said Weyter.

The guild unanimously decided to create its second afghan in Dec. 2021.

According to Weyter, members were invited to knit or crochet 9” x 9” squares any way they wanted using natural hand spun yarn.

At the guild’s January 2022 meeting, 15 squares were collected, and handspun yarn was provided to knitters who do not spin.

By its March 2022 collection dead line, the guild had received a total of 30 squares; every member contributed at least one and some produced as many as three.

At that point, all the squares were given to guild member Jayshri Presad, of DeWitt, for blocking and sewing.

“After investing time into a knitting project, you want to give it a beautiful finish,” explained Weyter. “This involves blocking to the proper dimensions. When you block knitting, you are setting stitch es and evening out fabric in addition to preserving the correct sizing. Generally, handknits can be wet blocked (good for cotton and linen), spray blocked (good for wool and alpaca), or steam blocked

Pumpkin Run set for this Sunday

Cazenovia High School will sponsor its annual 5K “Pumpkin Run” and half mile “Spooky Sprint” for kids on Sunday, Oct. 30 beginning at 1 p.m.

Proceeds from the race will benefit the Classes of 2023 and 2025. The run will begin and end in front

of the high school and wind through the village and nearby town streets.

On-line registration via runsignup.com is available right up until race day and on-site race day sign-up will also be available beginning at noon.

Donors can also con-

tribute on the race website. The Spooky Sprint is free and costumes are welcome. Race registration forms and additional information can be found at: https://runsignup.com/ Race/NY/Cazenovia/Caz PumpkinRun5K.

Local Red Cross volunteer assists with Hurricane Ian recovery

By kAtE Hill Staff Writer

Earlier this month, Cazen ovia resident Anne Saltman returned from Florida, where she worked with the Ameri can Red Cross on its hurricane recovery efforts.

By kAtE Hill Staff Writer

The Cazenovia community will soon have its own car wash, which will be open 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

The new business, Caz Car Wash, is expected to open at 2567 Rt. 20 East the first week of November.

The facility will have four bays that will offer two self-service manual washes, one automatic “soft-touch” wash, and one automatic “touch-free laser” wash.

The soft-touch wash has neoprene soft brushes that gently apply friction to remove contaminants from the surface of the vehicle. With the touch-free laser wash, vehicles are not physically touched by anything other than highpressure water. Both automatic washes will offer four packages — basic, deluxe, works, and ultimate.

Washes can be purchased with cash, credit card, or Apple/Google Pay. Coins will not be accepted.

The car wash will also have two vacuum islands offering vacuums, shampoo, and fragrance for cleaning vehicle interiors.

Soon after opening, the

business plans to launch its website and a Caz Car Wash mobile app that will allow shoppers to purchase single washes, discounted wash books, and gift cards.

The owners of the new business are brothers-inlaw and life-long Cazenovia residents Don Ballway and Clay Coleman.

Karie Ballway, who is Ballway’s wife and Coleman’s sister, and Linda Coleman, who is Coleman’s wife, are assisting with the promotion of the car wash and will be active in its day-to-day operations.

Karie said that although Ballway and Coleman do not have experience running car washes, they do have experience running businesses. Ballway owns AquaLogics Systems, Inc.

of Syracuse, and Coleman owns Coleman Lawn Service of Cazenovia.

“Knowing that Cazenovia has not had a car wash in almost two decades, they felt this would be a service well-received by the community,” said Karie.

She added that many locals have been excited to hear that Cazenovia will soon have its own car wash, especially since they currently must drive to another community between 9 and 11 miles away to wash their cars.

“With the rising price of vehicles, a car wash is something people value to keep their vehicles clean, especially during the winter months,” Karie said. “There are also several local lakes with many boat

Saltman, a Red Cross vol unteer, was recruited on Sept. 26 for a two-week deployment to Orlando in preparation for a massive hurricane expected to make landfall on the west coast of Florida.

With just 24 hours to pack and prepare, she set out to join a group of volunteers tasked with caring for an influx of homeless families at a Red Cross shelter.

Saltman explained that she joined the Red Cross af ter researching the effects of climate change and deciding she wanted to help families impacted by strong storm events.

“After several months of coursework and planning, this would be my first deploy ment,” said Saltman, who was deployed as a mass care/shel tering service associate. “As I packed my red and white Red Cross vest, I felt confident, well-prepared, eager to help, and proud to be associated with a well-respected humani

tarian organization.”

Saltman described the Or lando airport as bustling with anxious families trying to leave before the storm’s arrival and soldiers, electricians, road crews, and others headed into the area as first responders.

According to Saltman, all the hotels in the region were at full capacity, filled with families seeking safety. Many of the hotel employees, how ever, had left the city. As a result, her hotel had limited meal options that were served on paper plates with plastic utensils.

Saltman recalled that the hotel halls were busy with anxious guests, many of whom had brought their dogs; one man arrived with five. To

distract the hotel’s younger guests, a large ballroom was made available as a play area. According to the National Environmental Satellite, Data, and Information Service, Hurricane Ian made landfall near Cayo Costa in southwest ern Florida on Sept. 28 as “a dangerous, high-end Cat egory 4 storm after plowing a path of destruction through the Caribbean, bringing par ticularly heavy rainfall and dangerous surf to Jamaica, the Cayman Islands, and western Cuba. After crossing over the Florida peninsula, where it had weakened to a tropical storm, it strengthened again over the water to a Category 1 hurricane and made a second

Demyttenaere named Norman Odell Citizen of the Year

The town of Nelson and the ErievilleNelson Heritage Society have announced that Nancy Demyttenaere is the 2022 Nor man Odell Citizen of the Year. This award is given to a citizen of the town for volun teer work in and around the community.

Demyttenaere is being recognized for her work in changing the character of the four corners in the hamlet of Nelson, mak ing it a place of note and activity. Using her background in historic preservation, she has transformed a number of build

ings including the Mad Tacos building, a house on Route 20, and a building in the back of Mad Tacos that was once a black smith shop. She is now leading a group of preservation-minded people who has purchased the Old Drovers Inn and work ing on getting grants to restore the Inn in hopes of having it listed on the state and national register of historic places.

A reception to celebrate Demyttenaere is planned for Nov. 6 at 2 p.m. at the Erieville Fire Hall. All are welcome.

Community: American Legion announces Veterans Day plans.

Submitted photo Caz Car Wash, a new 24/7 facility, is expected to open at 2567 Rt. 20 East in Cazenovia the first week of November.

anne Saltman

Cazenovia resident Anne Saltman recently spent two weeks in Florida assisting the American Red Cross with its hurricane recovery efforts. Pictured: The Hertz Arena in Fort Myers, Florida.

Submitted photoS the Cherry Valley Country Spinners and Fiber Artists is raising funds for CazCares by selling raffle tickets for an afghan crafted by its members us ing handspun yarn.

Cazenovia American Legion Post 88 will hold its annual Veterans Day program on Nov. 11, at the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month, as usual.

The program is scheduled for Cazenovia Memorial Park (Cannon) and will be begin at 11 a.m.

The public is encouraged to attend the program to help honor and commemorate the military service of area veterans from all branches of the military.

A veteran is an individual who has served in the armed forces, including the United States National Guard and Reserve, for any period of time and was discharged under all conditions other than dishonorable.

A common misconception is that only those who have served in combat or those who have retired from a full career of active duty can be called military veterans.

That is not correct. Approximately 18 million American veterans are alive today.

This year’s program will feature the following highlights: Post 88 member Fritz Koennecke Jr., will be master of ceremonies, Post Chaplain Rick Allen will deliver the invocation and benediction, Color Guard Commander Tony Hart will lead the Post Color guard in placing the flags, Post Commander Gene Gissin will make comments and Colonel Kurt Wheeler, USMCR (Ret) and mayor of Cazenovia will deliver an inspirational message entitled “Honoring Veterans Who Serve as a Foundation for Our Republic.”

Immediately after the program at approximately noon, Post 88 will host a luncheon for all area veterans and their families at the Post Home located at 26 Chenango St. in Cazenovia.

Participants in the 2022 American Le-

gion Boys and Girls State programs will be honored at that time.

Members of Boy Scout Troop 18 and

Project Café will assist Post 88 members in hosting the luncheon. No advance registration is necessary.

Caz College Art Gallery’s exhibition celebrates the natural landscape

By kAtE Hill Staff Writer

The Cazenovia College Art Gallery in Reis man Hall at 6 Sullivan St. opened its second exhibition of the school year on Thursday, Oct. 20. The show, titled “This Land,” celebrates the natural landscape as captured by seven art ists through photography, painting, sculpture, and drawing.

The exhibition, which runs through Nov. 28, 2022, features the work of CNY artists Kar en J Burns, Wayne Daniels, Mary Gaylord Loy, John Loy, Mary Padgett, Laura Reeder, and Leigh Yardley. The 28 pieces on display range in size from small paintings to large sculptural works measuring over 10 ft. in length.

According to Art Gallery Director Jen nifer Pepper, M.F.A., the works are inspired not only by Central New York vistas but also by the coastlines of Maine and Oregon. Some of the works were made directly from earthen materials.

“As the director of the art gallery, it is impor tant for me to bring on professional artists that not only work in traditional modes of represen tation but [also] innovative ones,” said Pepper. “I believe the curated works in this particular exhibition do just that. It’s an excellent selec

tion of artists working in diverse ways. In our annual exhibition cycles, it’s my job to bring to campus, and our region, diversity in modes of working, not only for our students but all our gallery visitors.”

The show debuted on Oct. 20 with an open ing artist lecture series followed by a reception for the artists and a poetry reading featuring three Cazenovia College educators— poets Campbell Copland and David Waite and writ er Jennifer Sweet.

“Poetry is an immensely creative art form that sometimes is rarely heard and shared di rectly by a poet to a community,” said Pepper. “The art gallery is a perfect venue to bring these two creative forms together – the spoken word with the visual arts. . . We’re so lucky to have such talent on campus teaching our students. It is my hope that through this selection of works, students and community gain inspiration to look and respond to the landscape, especially during this spectacular time of year.”

The gallery is located at the corner of Sul livan and Seminary streets in Cazenovia. All exhibitions and receptions at the gallery are free, open to the public, and handicapped ac cessible. To learn more visit cazenovia.edu/artand-theatre/art-gallery-reisman-hall or contact Pepper at jpepper@cazenovia.edu.

Submitted photo

The Cazenovia College Art Gallery in Reisman Hall recently opened its second exhibition of the school year on Thursday, Oct. 20. Pictured: Wayne Daniels, “Flock of Blackbirds,” 9” x 12.”

November Events

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

THROUGH OCT. 31

Mirror Mirror: Textile-based Home Goods and Decor by Sally Packard Cazenovia Artisans, 39 Albany st., Cazenovia. Artist re ception to be held Sat. Oct. 1 from 2 p.m.-5 p.m.

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!

THURSDAY OCT. 27

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

OCT. 27, 28 & 29 Walk Among the Spirits 7-8 p.m. History comes alive during this three-night event

at Evergreen Cemetery. You’ll be led by lantern light amongst the gravestones to meet ghosts of Cazenovia’s past who will share their tales of adventure and intrigue. Tours depart every 10 minutes.The tour is approximately 70 minutes. $12 adults; $6 students & seniors. Tickets available on site only. Cash or local check preferred. Cards accepted.

FRIDAY OCT. 28

Open House 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Manlius Senior Activity Center, 1 Arkie Albanese Ave. Stop by to tour the center, taste food, learn about classes, check out art, have lunch ($5), and more.

Upstate Mobile Mammography Van Syracuse OnCenter. Upstate University Hospital’s Mobile To schedule an appointment for a mammogram on the van, call 315-464-2588 or visit upstate.edu/mobilemammography/.

SATURDAY OCT. 29

Fall into the Holidays: Vendor and Craft Show

10 a.m.-4 p.m. Fayetteville United Methodist Church, 601 East Genesee St.

Trunk-or-Treat

2-6 p.m. Heritage Landing, 5800 Butternut Dr., Dewitt.

More than 60 trunks with treats and 20 Craft Vendors. Plus, a D.J., a pumpkin carving contest, donuts & cider, Hallow een crafts/coloring/activity sheets to make or take home.

Meet Town Police, Fire, and Rescue Personnel. Otto, the S.U. mascot, will also be there.

Trunk-or-Treat 3-5 p.m. One Arkie Albanese Ave., Manlius. If your business, organization, or family is interested in hosting a

trunk please email croet@manliusvillge.org. Come dressed to impress and join us for this free event.

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 ve hicles) 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 Grand father 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. 3

Wheler Family Great Minds Lecture Series: Behind the Microphone 6 p.m. This virtual lecture will be live streamed on Cazenovia College’s YouTube channel at https:// youtu.be/Sx713CmhbyQ. The Wheler Family Great Minds Lecture Series presents Behind the Micro phone: An Evening with Animation Voice Actor Marc Silk. With decades of experience in show business, Silk will pull back the curtain on the development of commercial motion pictures, television, advertising,

and video games. Silk will be joined in conversation by Ryan Zlomek, assistant professor in Visual Com munications at Cazenovia College. NOV. 1 & DEC. 6

Madison County Historical Society’s Cottage Lawn Indoor Farmers Market

2-6 p.m. 435 Main St., Oneida. In addition to the many farmers and vendors who have participated at the summer and fall markets, the Historical Society is excited to an nounce that artisans from the Madison County Craft Fes tival will join the market with their variety of holiday gift items. For more information about the market or to obtain an application to join the market as a farmer, food truck, or vendor please go to the website www.mchsfarmers market.org, or call the Madison County Historical Society at 315-363-4136.

FRIDAY NOV. 4

‘Hotels of Syracuse on Covers, 1840-1925’

Presentation

8 p.m. the Reformed Church of Syracuse, 1228 Teall Ave. The meeting opens at 7:15 pm with a mini-auction of stamps and philatelic lots. Refreshments are available, and all ages of the public are welcome. Please use the church parking lot entrance. See more Club information at www. syracusestampclub.org.

SATURDAY NOV. 5

Cazenovia Artisans 20 Year Anniversary Cel

ebration

10 a.m.-5 p.m. 30 Albany St. Light Refreshments and gift card raffle. All are welcome.

Have a safe Halloween

Just looking around it is easy to see many are well into the spirit of the Halloween season.

At this point many have their homes decked out with ghosts and goblins, gravestones and jack-olanterns.

These days most every holiday seems to call for some amount of decorating, but Halloween may be one the holidays people have the most fun with.

Whether it is the thrill of a little safe scare or something about the feel of fall, or the fun of dressing up in costumes and celebrating, there is something about Halloween many are able to relate to.

Adults certainly have a connec tion to Halloween, but in many households it is the children who get the most excited.

The chance to dress up as their favorite superhero or cartoon char acter and spend a night out seeking candy is simply irresistible.

As much fun as Halloween is, it is important to remember to make the effort to be safe.

Whether you will be out with your kids, passing out treats or simply go ing about your usual daily routines, there are steps we can all take to make sure the night is as safe and fun as possible for everyone.

Kids out trick-or-treating should be able to be easily seen by drivers.

Take the time to make sure children’s costumes have reflective materials if possible and children have some light source such as a flashlight or a glow stick, an item that is easily picked up for as little as a dollar a piece.

If you will be driving keep an eye out for children walking, particularly when they are crossing the road.

Safekids.org has shared a number of other things to keep in mind for a safe and happy Halloween no matter how you are celebrating it.

According to this organization on average, children are more than twice as likely to be hit by a car and killed on Halloween than on any other day of the year.

Taking measures such as carrying glow sticks, parents or guardians joining kids under 12 while they are out and selecting costumes that lim its the chances of trips and falls are all important considerations.

Other tips to keep mind ac cording to safekids.org include crossing the street at corner and using crosswalks and traffic signals; putting down electronic devices and focusing on traffic and other consid erations while out as well as teach ing kids to make eye contact with drivers before crossing in front of vehicles are all helpful tips. As well as not crossing between parked cars and not darting out into the street.

If you live in area with no side walks safekids.org recommends walking facing traffic and as far out of the road as possible.

For those out driving safekids.org recommends slowing down espe cially in residential neighborhoods. Keep in mind children are going to be excited and may move in ways you might not expect as a driver.

Take extra time to look for kids and other pedestrians at curbs and intersections.

As a driver this should go without saying, but remove distractions such as cellphones and focus on the road.

It can also be helpful as the days get shorter to turn on headlights earlier in order to better see chil dren.

And keep in mind that from about 5:30 p.m. to about 9:30 p.m. tend to be the busiest times for trick-ortreating.

Everyone making an extra effort can help ensure a safe and fun time for all.

I AM SMIlIng BECAuSE...

Do you read the obituaries? I do. I could read them every day online but I prefer to wait and read them in the paper that I can hold. I was inspired by a book, “The Dead Beat” by Marilyn Johnson, to see each as a final biography, the “tell ing” of a life, written, sometimes by a professional, sometimes by the funeral home, sometimes by a loved one and even written by the deceased. I feel that those who have passed deserve our attention in this one literary description of their lives.

And this week, I smiled.

I am smiling because I read Beverly’s obituary in the paper this morning. I am smiling because, at 100, she had lived a useful, fulfill ing, even joyous life, a life to be emulated. Beverly Bolton was a friend, but alas, as is so often the case, as time and contact drifted, so did our friendship. Beyond the birthday (we shared the same birthday) and Christmas cards we exchanged, our contact frittered away.

Beverly Bolton was someone you listened to. I would talk with her every day when I worked at the Samaritan Center. Beverly sat at the greeter’s desk at the foot of the staircase and answered the phone for St. Paul’s Episcopal Cathedral.

FROM THE MAILBAG

She also made decisions about who she would allow to enter the build ing. She didn’t drive because of a problem hip and mobility was a problem for her, but her strength of mind and character made her perfect for this particular job. As I said, you listened to Bev. She spoke with authority and didn’t suffer fools.

I am smiling thinking about our many conversations about our cats. I had one at the time and she had three. She was my authority when it came to cat care. But, even more important, when I was under treatment for breast cancer and was so very sick from one of the treatments, she became my advo cate, making arrangements for me to meet with a nurse practitioner immediately.

Her resources that enabled her to help in this area were based on her many years of work at Hema tology Oncology Associates, where the staff and doctors held her in high esteem. Mention her name at HOA and smiles would abound. She was remembered and loved.

Wherever she went, her simple honesty and work ethic charmed people. That was and is an excep tional talent. There was one Bever ly, one way of interacting with the world and its vagaries, one based

Dooling touts experience

To the editor:

Please vote for me, Jack Dooling, for De Witt Town Board on Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 8. Early voting is from Oct. 29 to Nov. 6. I am endorsed by the DeWitt Democratic Committee. Experience matters.

I am currently serving on the police commission, am chairman of procurement committee, and a member of the budget, wa ter, insurance, Carrier Park committees and liaison for the village of East Syracuse.

As a former purchasing manager at Crouse Hinds, my experience in procurement has helped greatly at the town of DeWitt. I have saved over $840,000 in my eight years as a town board member.

I have helped senior residents in getting them monies from the NYS STAR program NYS and federal income taxes, and stimulus refunds. I set up a special drainage system in Franklin Park to prevent back yards from flooding. I have served locally on the board of directors where I have volunteered at Loretto, Vera House and Codfish. I negotiated with NYS to get a $120,000 grant to rebuild the Andrews Road bridge. Awards that I have received are as follows: In 2007 recipi ent of United Way Exceptional Community Award, in 2007 recognized as an outstanding volunteer at the Loretto Pastoral Care Center, in 2010 honored with the annual Sister Mary Vera House Award, in 2017, was volunteer of the month at the Eagle Bulletin newspaper.

Please feel free to contact me on any of the projects I have worked on and saved money for the taxpayers in DeWitt. My cell is (315) 278-0495. Thank you and I would greatly appreciate your vote on Nov. 8.

JACk DoolIng

DeWitt toWn BoarD CanDiDate east syraCuse

Supports Stirpe for Assembly

To the editor:

I have known Al Stirpe since he was first elected in 2006. Al has always worked hard on constituent assistance, helping residents and businesses with NYS services. He is a strong advocate for Central New York, sometimes voting against the Assembly majority on our behalf.

Al has repeatedly voted for middleclass tax cuts and recently championed a law for the village of Minoa to make housing more affordable. He has been an effective leg islator, helping small businesses and bringing modern manufacturing to our community. Al has consistently supported apprenticeship and training programs. Al hosts electron ics recycling events and a huge blood drive every year. He sponsored legislation to assist with flood mitigation. He was one of the legislators behind the Green CHIPS Act that helped bring Micron and thousands of jobs to Central New York. I urge readers to vote for Al Stirpe for NYS Assembly.

SARA BollIngER Fayetteville

on her abiding commitment to her faith.

I am smiling because Beverly always accepted the many ways that people can be. While she spoke with assurance and belief, she always was aware of and ac knowledged that people came in many packages and that goodness and kindness were not the posses sion of only one group.

Bev lived, hold your breath, in the Skyline Apartments. She had lived there since it was the upscale apartment complex in Syracuse. When I would come to pick her up for a lunch date, this woman, 20 years my senior, would tell me to stay in my car and to keep the doors locked until she came out. She wasn’t afraid, but she was concerned for her friends. I don’t know how she managed, but she was determined that the “riff-raff” that had taken over the once-classy address would not drive her out.

If you went to lunch with Bev at whatever variation of the old Poseidon restaurant that was op erating across the street from her home, you were treated royally. A customer of that restaurant for so many years, the entire staff knew and loved her. I don’t know of any one who can boast of that honor.

I am smiling because Bev had so

Barnwell is responsible, dedicated

To the editor:

Who is Dave Barnwell? Dave Barnwell is a candidate running for the Manlius Town Board. As a past elected town of Manlius Highway Superintendent, I had the pleasure of working with Dave for 15 years.

Dave started working for the town as a summer employee while attending college. As Dave became more familiar with the operations at the highway department, he applied for the weekend night watchman position. During the winter months between the hours of midnight and 8 a.m. it is imperative to have a person patrolling and monitoring the road and weather conditions. Dave was that person on weekends and was responsible for the critical decision to call the highway superintendent and advise him of the conditions.

Dave then would call the department employees in to work at 2 or 3 a.m. on Saturday and/or Sunday mornings to do the plowing and sanding. He is still doing this 29 years later, on weekends, while working his full-time job as an X-ray technician.

Dave for years has often talked of his desire to be a town of Manlius board member, due to his concern and interest in town affairs. Dave regularly attends town board meetings, both in person and/or online, and is fully aware of current town board business and concerns.

Myself, as a past town of Manlius Superintendent of Highways and a fellow town employee have complete trust and confidence in Dave’s abilities and judgment. Dave has been and will continue to be an asset to the town of Manlius as a town council member.

If you are looking for a common sense, responsible, dedicated, lifelong resident of the town of Manlius, please vote for Dave Barnwell.

BIll BEnnEtt

Former manlius HigHWay superintenDent

Voting for Conole

To the editor:

I’m voting for Francis Conole in the mid term election. You might ask “Why?”

Francis is pro-women’s healthcare and a supporter of reproductive choice. His op ponent labels the disastrous Dobbs decision as a “monumental victory” and continues to support it.

The Chip Act passed by the Democratic Congress and signed by President Biden is bringing Micron and much needed jobs to CNY. Francis has always supported the Act. In August his opponent called the Act “corporate welfare for the chip industry”, but hypocritically said it’s a “worthy investment in our community” after Micron made its decision.

Ramblings from the empty nest Ann Ferro

many friends, accumulated from her years on earth, from her work life, her church affiliation and ran dom people like me that she picked up along the way.

I am smiling because Bev was true to herself and her beliefs and set a standard for the rest of us. If there are ways to make friends in heaven, she will be making them in her own way.

I am thinking of Beverly Bolton as I write this and wishing to give all of those who knew and loved her, the warmth that my memory of her creates. I know that the writer of her obituary did a good job, but in the final analysis, it’s hard to capture a person’s life, their contributions … the ripples, the waves created in the lives of others around them, the little and the big things that have meaning for those left to mourn, the hole in the world left by their passing.

Still, sometimes a life can be captured in a smile.

Ann Ferro is a mother, a grand mother and a retired social studies teacher. While still figuring out what she wants to be when she grows up, she lives in Marcellus with lots of books, a spouse and a large orange cat.

Francis believes in preserving and protect ing Social Security, Medicare, $35 insulin, and capping what seniors pay for prescrip tions. His opponent will embrace the extreme MAGA agenda and vote with the radical right leadership that recently introduced a bill to end these benefits. We cannot accept an ex treme representative who fights culture wars while failing to represent the needs of NY22.

I am voting for Francis Conole because Democrats believe in democracy, respect for laws, and supporting everyone. Francis will work for us and these beliefs we all share.

This election is about your choice between democracy and autocracy. It’s important to vote and preserve your rights for future votes.

Vote Blue Nov. 8.

kAthERInE WoJCIEChoWSkI oneiDa

Voting for our kids’ future

To the editor:

Just like many of you, my whole family goes and votes together. We openly talk about which candidates we are voting for and why. My outrage about the Jan. 6 Insurrection and the Uvalde school massacre in May will influ ence who I vote for this year.

My children are the same ages as the 19 students at Robb Elementary in Uvalde, Texas who were massacred in their classroom by a young man radicalized into believing guns and violence bring legendary masculine glory. Uvalde broke my heart. MAGA Republicans continued their thoughts and prayers instead of standing up to their donors (I see you NRA) and supporting common sense laws that would keep kids out of body bags. Cowards!

For every time I’ve heard “there’s no difference between the political parties,” my response has been, “not a single Democrat attacked our democracy at the Jan. 6 Insurrec tion.” I’m voting to keep MAGA extremists like Brandon Williams and Lee Zeldin out of power.

All our children deserve a future free from attacks on people, schools, and democracy. I know Francis Conole and Kathy Hochul share my outrage. Early voting is October 29th through November 6th, and Election Day is November 8th.

SARAh REESkE Clinton

Support for Barnwell

To the editor:

I have known David Barnwell and his family for several years and his father was a great friend of mine. Dave, his wife Casey and two teenage sons have been a model staple in this community for years.

Dave is involved with many organizations, such as the Southern Hills Posse Motorcycle Club and has raised charitable donations for Clear Path for Veterans. Dave currently works in a supervisory role at University Radiologist the past 23 years as a certified X-ray and MRI technician. For 29 years, he has worked part-time for the Letters

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town of Manlius Highway Department as a nightshift snowplow operator. This position has given him an insight into the town’s operations.

As a former town of Manlius councilor, I wholeheartedly support David Barnwell for the Manlius Town Board and ask you to do the same on election day Tuesday, Nov. 8.

VInCE gIoRDAno manlius

Supporting Dooling

To the editor:

I am supporting Jack Dooling for DeWitt Town Board.

Jack works tirelessly for his constituents and the town.

With Jack’s professional experience as a retired purchasing manager, he has saved the town over $840,000 during his eight years as a town councilor.

Jack is always available to tackle the job at hand.

He has the passion and dedication it takes to be a councilor.

Please vote Jack Dooling, for DeWitt Town Board on Nov. 8.

loREnE MCCoy DADEy mayor village oF east syraCuse

Consider the faith of candidates

To the editor:

The upcoming elections are extremely important as we’ve seen a steady drift towards secular socialism. It’s a movement that believes government alone, without the input from religions, can best determine the right direction of our country. They ignore the fact our country founded on the basis we are a nation believing we’ve all been created equal by our creator and that belief, along with his blessings, has helped us become the strongest nation in the world.

An example of their desire to downplay religions is when they always point out the First Amendment calls for the separation of church and state. They infer church and religion are one and the same. They are not. Churches are organizations worshipping our creator in a particular way, whereas religions are all groups believing they have been created by a divine creator. To assure all Americans fully grasp this, it’s recommended the First Amendment be clarified by stating there shall always be a separation of organized church and state, but never a separation of creator and state as it’s the very essence of freedom of religion.

This drift towards secular socialism explains why we’ve had ever-growing national social problems. Examples are the dependence on drugs to drown our unhappiness, the tremendous increase of abortions having nothing to do with the mother’s death, the acceptance of illegal immigration and criminal violence even by our judicial system, and the huge over-spending by both the people and the government, forgetting debt is actually immoral greed. All are moral and religious faith problems – not economical ones.

If most Americans agree with the above, it’s urgent they take the following action at all general elections. Determine if election aspirants fully agree on the importance of freedom of religion. If not, they do not get your vote regardless of party affiliation. The Democrat and Republican parties would soon learn they must select only representatives reflecting the will of the people. Then and only then will we take the giant step in resolving those social problems and begin the return of our nation to its former greatness.

ChARlES MIRuCkI Fayetteville

Conole supports women

To the editor:

I’m a woman. Further I’m a woman with a daughter and four granddaughters. On January 22, 1973, the Supreme Court decided that women in the United States had a fundamental right to choose whether to have an abortion or not. It was a matter of privacy guaranteed in the 14th Amendment which protected a pregnant woman’s decision. The government had no right to interfere in this basic human right.

I was 23 years old.

I remember well the bad old days when friends needed to visit the ‘backroom’ to undo an unwanted pregnancy. I had a friend who almost died when one of those unsanctioned operations failed. I’m sure the trauma from that continues.

However, now with the recent Supreme Court decision overturning this basic human right, the bad old days have returned. Just in time for my granddaughters’ generation to take up this fight again.

But I can do one thing which can help ensure the right to privacy for my granddaughters. I can vote. And my Congressional vote will be for Francis Conole. He stands unequivocally for a woman’s reproductive freedom. He says: “I’ll always support a woman’s right to choose. This starts by codifying Roe v. Wade with federal legislation to ensure a woman’s right to make her own health care decisions is the law of the land.”

So when my granddaughters ask, “Grandma, what was it like when you were young”, I will tell them the reality of

the bad old days and how voting is now their pathway to freedom.

JuDIth A. JERoME syraCuse

Support the Environmental Bond Act

To the editor:

When you vote by mail or on Nov. 8, you will have a once-in-a-generation opportunity to vote for an Environmental Bond Act called the “Clean Air, Clean Water, and Green Jobs Bond Act”, listed as Proposition 1 on the flip side of the ballot.

Bond acts authorize the state comptroller to sell state bonds to fund projects for a specific purpose, without raising taxes or adding to the state budget. The last funding of this kind was the Bond Act of 1996, which, among other projects helped in the funding of the clean up of Onondaga Lake and brownfield cleanup projects of many contaminated abandoned industrial sites. It has been a generation since New Yorkers have had an opportunity like this, to ensure our state invests in clean water, reduction of flooding, protection of farmland, purchasing clean school buses, modern infrastructure, and many other important projects important to our region.

The bond act is being supported by business, labor and environmental groups, and is slated to support nearly 100,000 good jobs throughout the state. This will be particularly critical to our local economy.

To have the opportunity to vote for this “Clean Air, Clean Water, and Green Jobs Bond Act”, voters will need to take an extra step when voting and flip over their ballots and vote for Prop. 1.

This is an opportunity for the voters of Central New York to fund projects which will directly help mitigate the affects of climate change. This is a great opportunity for our state.

RhEA JEzER, Ph.D, SIERRA CluB, lEAguE of ConSERVAtIon VotERS tully

Support Barnwell for Manlius Town Board

To the editor:

I am writing to show my support for Dave Barnwell and his campaign to run for the Manlius Town Board. I am a life long Manlius area resident and a former public servant for the town. I know that the residents of the Town of Manlius need someone who cares about the issues that affect us all, so we can have a strong and thriving community in which to live and raise our families in. Dave Barnwell is the best person for that role!

I have had the pleasure of knowing Dave for over 20 years. He is a trustworthy friend, dedicated family man, and someone who selflessly cares about the town we live in. I have worked alongside Dave on several charity fundraising events and his dedication to helping others is unmatched. He is hard working, a great listener, exercises sound judgment, and believes in representing what is best for all in our community. In my lifetime of residing in the Manlius area, I have never seen a local political candidate who has campaigned as diligently as Dave has. He has spent countless hours knocking on doors listening to the concerns of the public and attending a multitude of community events throughout the entire town. Dave wants to know the issues that are important to the residents and will do everything in his ability to make sure those concerns are heard and represented.

Dave Barnwell is a well known and respected member of our community. In addition to his full time employment, he has also worked part time for the Town of Manlius Department of Public Works for almost three decades, giving him a special insight to many issues that affect the town and the people who live there. He has received the endorsement of all three mayors of each of the respective villages in the town, as well as the support of other local officials and leaders.

Please cast your vote for Dave Barnwell for town board. am honored to call him my friend and would be equally honored to have him as my town representative. Vote Dave Barnwell on Election Day. gREg ARMStRong manlius

Voting for Brad Moses

To the editor:

There is a need to address the upcoming election for county court judge of New York State sitting in Madison County. Due to the size of our population, this judge also serves as family court judge and surrogate’s court judge. I held these positions for 18 years. I held other positions in the legal community that a candidate needs to prepare for being Judge, and so has judicial candidate Brad Moses.

As a judge, you cannot rely solely on your law school education or reading the law. More importantly, you must draw on your experiences, not from books alone, but from the real world. All of those difficult jobs you may have had over the years give you the ability to know, understand and assess the thousands of litigants who will be appearing before you as Judge. Brad Moses has performed those jobs and gained that knowledge and skill. Brad has also actively participated in county and justice courts as he prosecuted criminal cases as assistant district attorney. He has

appeared in family court representing

children as their law guardian. When he appeared in my courts, he was always prepared, thorough, respectful and concerned for the welfare of his clients. Brad has held the unenviable position of deputy county coroner that provided interaction with the various fire departments, police agencies and grieving families. This is the background and experience a person needs to prepare for the position of county judge. It is this background and experience that led the Republican and Conservative parties to choose Brad as their judicial candidate. He has not lost these skills.

Let me now address the elephant in the room. I want it to be clear that Brad Moses is not only a colleague, but also a friend. He has made a regrettable mistake. He and his family are still suffering the consequences, and there is no one who regrets it more than he. He is addressing his problem by participating in the assistance program established by the state judicial system to help judges and lawyers with the same problem. They understand the need for treatment and healing, rather than additional punishment.

I am concerned that there are extremely vocal individuals who can only see in black or white, with a desire to punish and condemn for their own interests. Have we become so hasty or blinded by politics that we can no longer consider compassion? Why not offer assistance and patience to a decent person who made a mistake?

As I mentioned before, Brad Moses is my friend and as a friend, I will not leave him alone in the foxhole while others slink away, and neither should the voters of this county. He is the candidate with actual experience who is prepared to be Judge, with no need for on the job training.

And finally, to those loud critics who may believe they are perfect, “Let the one who has never sinned, cast the first stone.”

I am voting for Brad Moses.

BIAgIo J. DIStEfAno retireD maDison County Court JuDge

Supports Shiroff

To the editor:

My name is John DeFrancisco. You might remember me from my 26 years serving as State Senator for the 50th District. You may have even supported me during election years, and for that I am forever grateful. Someone else needs your support now, and her name is Rebecca Shiroff.

Rebecca is running to represent the 50th District in the New York State Senate, and she is the only candidate cut out for the job. She understands the plight of seniors in New York. She has seen how lawmakers take us for granted and spend little to no time considering our needs.

New Yorkers have serious issues these days. Many are on fixed incomes, and with the way prices are rising in New York, people are very worried. We are looking at nearly 40% increases in home energy costs this winter, groceries are already up almost 15% from last year, and the State Legislature continues to spend and spend from your pocket.

It’s time for change in Albany. I have seen the good and the bad New York has to offer over the years, and I’ll tell you one thing for sure: Rebecca Shiroff is the good! She will take your voice to Albany and make sure seniors in New York aren’t ignored any longer. She will fight for safe neighborhoods and an affordable New York. Central New York will always be at the top of her priority list.

Election Day is November 8th and Early Voting starts on October 29th. If you are unable to vote in person, be sure to vote by absentee ballot. Join me in supporting Rebecca Shiroff for State Senate this year.

John DEfRAnCISCo

retireD neW york state senator, 50tH DistriCt

Consider Conole

To the editor:

Millions of people in our country and state are in the throes of an economic crisis. Sixty percent of Americans are struggling to make ends meet and many more work at starvation wages. This is happening as big corporations and the rich are dramatically increasing their wealth.

I believe we are at a crossroads. We must vote based on information and not along party lines in this election.

Firstly, we need to vote for good jobs and decent wages for working people.

Check Francis Conole’s website: He promises to “prioritize the needs of working people and not bailouts for the wealthy and the corporations.”

“fight for a $15 minimum wage to ensure everyone earns a living wage and New York businesses can compete on a level playing field nationally.”

“to make upskilling and going back to school easier…” to work towards “robust and focused green energy investments in Central New York that will create good paying jobs in growth industries.”

Working families in our state today face multiple crisis situations that adversely impact their well-being and sabotage the health of our communities. It is essential to boost the living standards of working families and eliminate inequali-

ties which directly impact the economy.

Check Francis Conole’s website: He promises to: work on making “tax cuts for middle class families permanent, including the expanded Child Tax Credit.”

“invest in affordable housing and pass measures to end housing discrimination…” “invest in affordable high-quality childcare and a national comprehensive paid family and medical leave program.”

It is crucial to make informed choices while voting at this election.

nESECAn BAlkAn Clinton

Support for Stirpe

To the editor:

In August, State Assemblyman Al Stirpe organized an event to recycle unused paint lying around peoples’ garages, basements, etc.

This event took place at East Syracuse Minoa High School on a Saturday morning. I took part by bringing my unused (and unwanted) paint. When I got there I saw literally hundreds vehicles in several lines. I thought, “this will take forever.”

But, with Al Stirpe himself directing traffic, it all got done in a very efficient manner. I then decided that this was the one I wanted to represent me in the New York State Assembly.

MEl RuBEnStEIn manlius

A representative who looks out for our interests

To the editor:

Everyone knows that the cost of goods and services has increased. Inflation is a real concern to all, but most economists will tell you that the cause of this current bout of inflation is complex and different from years past.

Moreover, it is a worldwide phenomenon.

Inflation can generally be described as an imbalance between supply and demand. People want goods and services that are not readily available, thus driving up cost. Product shortages started with the global supply chain problems created by the COVID pandemic. Oil supply shortage is a consequence of the war in Ukraine. We also know that corporations have taken outsized profits during this time.

Inflation is running considerably higher in Europe than here in the U.S. But if you listen to the Republicans, inflation is the fault of Democrats and their policies.

This Republican allegation is wrong and hurtful to our country.

We need policies that help the average person survive and curb the rising costs, policies that Democrats support.

Remember what Democrats in Congress were able to do for everyday Americans during the last year. Under the American Rescue Plan families were given refundable child tax credits.

These monies kept many Americans afloat during these difficult times. Not one Republican voted to support this legislation that helped so many. T his legislation was passed at the same time job growth was expanding and the federal budget deficit was reduced.

Medicare recipients received free vaccines, and a $35 out of pocket monthly cap has been put on insulin. In addition there is now an annual cap on Medicare drug costs. And Medicare has been authorized to begin negotiating drug prices with the pharmaceutical companies, which should have the effect of reducing drug costs for everyone. All these benefits for regular people were promoted and supported by Democrats. Republicans voted against these measures.

We can have more policies that help working families and invest in the middle class, but we need to elect representatives that will be advocates for us. We deserve a representative who will look out for our interests. Francis Conole is such a man. Please join me in voting for Democrat Francis Conole for Congress.

hElEn BEAlE Cazenovia

I want to cry

To the editor:

Words from the big 85-year-old Norway Spruce that was cut down on Highbridge St: I want to cry.

You cut me down and for what?

Because you were afraid?

Afraid I’d fall at some unexpected time? But I was strong.

Many times stronger than the structures you create.

I’ve been around from before you were born and would’ve lived far past when you die. My vision is clearer, sees further than yours.

I see unencumbered by franticness busyness, greed, selfishness, or overwhelm.

My knowing is grounded deep with wisdom fostered by sunlight and the refreshing touch of water.

My body stores carbon, protecting the planet from climate change.

With my fall so much damage is done. Do you feel good that you fell me? What true good has it done?

I am still living and trying to protect myself.

My sap flows to try to protect the wound. You decapitated me yet I still live.

Do you feel good that you fell me? What true good has it done? I feel just not the way you do. I felt the biting of the buzzing saw I cried out but nobody heard me. And so I fell.

EllEn MCCoy Fayetteville

Vote on environmental bond act

To the editor:

On Nov. 8 there is a bond issue on the back of the ballot that needs your support. The $4.2 billion Clean Water, Clean Air and Green Jobs Environmental Bond Act is a bond for projects related to the environment, natural resources, water infrastructure and climate change mitigation. It has been over 20 years since the

You are twenty years old…6 . 2in…190lbs… home schooled and don’t have many friends. You work with your father at a 175 acre golf course playing at 7,545 yard’s where you started playing golf at the age of ve. By the time you were 10, you could hit the ball around 250yds and shoot in the mid to high 70’s. When you were 16, you won the State Championship and when you were 20, you were the youngest to ever win the Mars World Golf Championship at the lowest score in history…24 under par for four rounds.

Life has been tough on Mars for the last 10 years so your Mother and Father decide to escape and try to make a new life for the family somewhere else in the Universe. Your father recently decides that the planet Earth is the best place to nd work and also give you the best opportunity to pursue your goal to make a lot of money as a professional golfer. You don’t know much about where to play but you do know there are two companies that o er the best opportunities to make the most money. You are scheduled to arrive on Earth around November 1, 2022 and have o ers from the two golf companies that want you to make a commitment to play golf for them. Before you make a decision, you ask each company to send you a schedule of the tournaments that have been played in the 2022 golf season from June for at least 7 tournaments.

THE FIRST COMPANY TO SEND THEIR RESULTS WAS….THE PGA TOUR

June 9-12…RBC Canadian Open…Winner: Rory Mcllroy…$1.566 million…No Team Champions

June 16-19…US Open…Winner: Matt Fitzpatrick…$3.15 million…No Team Champions

June 23-26…Travelers Championship…Winner: Xander Schau ele…$1.494 million…No Team Champions

June 30-July 3…John Deere Classic…Winner: J.T. Post on…$1.278 million July 7-10…Genesis Scottish Open…Winner: Xander Schau ele…$1.44 million…No Team Champions

July 14-17…British Open…Winner: Cameron Smith…$2.5 million…No Team Champions

July 21-24…3M Open…Winner: Tony Finau… $1.35 million…No Team Champions July 27-31…Rocket Mortgage Classic…

Winner: Tony Finau…$1.512 million…No Team Champions

Aug. 4-7…Wyndham Championship…Winner: Joohyung Kim…$1.34 million…No Team Champions Aug. 11-14…FedEx St. Jude Championship…

Winner: Will Zalatoris…$2.7 million…No Team Champions

Aug.18-21…BMW Championship…Winner: Patrick Cantlay…$2.7 million…No Team Champions

SUMMARY: WINNERS (ELEVEN EVENTS)… $2.034 million…..NO TEAM CHAMPIONSHIP

FedEx CUP TOUR CHAMPIONSHIP…$75 million…WINNER: Rory Mcllroy…$18 million

TOTAL PURSES: $96 million

THE SECOND COMPANY TO SEND THEIR RESULTS WAS….LIV GOLF

June 9-10: Centurion Club, England…

Winner: Carl Schwartzel…$4 million…Team Champions(4): $3 million June 30-July 2: Pumpkin Ridge GC, Oregon…

Winner: Branden Grace…$4 million…Team

last environmental bond act and it is time for NY citizens to support the issues addressed in this bond.

Some of the features of the bond act are $1.1 billion for restoration of coastlines and shorelines, flood risk reduction, repairing flood-prone infrastructure including roadways and other ecological projects that pertain to flooding. Hurricane Sandy and other recent flooding events make it imperative to plan and remediate to prevent future disasters.

There is $650 million for land conserva tion, new recreation areas and farmland preservation easements. There is money for renewable energy and energy conservation in state owned buildings and $500 million for schools to purchase electric school buses and the infrastructure that will be needed. Exhaust from school buses is a contributing factor to NY air pollution and associated illness in children. For further health benefits there is money to replace lead water service lines, replace and extend sewer lines, improve septic infrastructure, reduce stormwater runoff and prevent pollution discharge to waterways as well as address our problems with algal blooms.

The plan is set up so that 35% of the mon ies on projects created by the bond are to ben efit disadvantaged communities. The bond

is estimated to create as many as 84,000 jobs. The bond act will also allow for refinancing of the debt to take advantage of future lower interest rates and will not increase your tax bill. This is a once in a lifetime opportunity to commit to a cleaner and healthier life for all of us. Supporters of this bond include the Nature Conservancy,Protect the Adirondacks, Scenic Hudson, League of Conservation Voters, AFL-CIO, the editors of Newsday and many towns and environmental groups. Remember to FLIP IT OVER and vote yes on the bond issue.

lAuRIE fEInE-DuDlEy Cazenovia

Support for David Barnwell

To the editor:

I am writing to fully voice my sup port for David Barnwell for Manlius town councilor. He is a voice that this town des perately needs. Dave is not only a life long resident of the town of Manlius but also has devoted decades in his work with the town’s highway department. He has a thorough understanding of the different issues and concerns many of the different neighbor hoods in our town face. This experience is not something that you learn in nine months and his decades of knowledge and community involvement will be a tremen dous benefit to the town board. He under stands firsthand the importance of listening to his constituents and making decisions that are not only fiscally responsible but he also understands the vital need to make decisions that are in the best interest of all residents of the town.

of Supreme Court Justice. Nothing could be closer to an apprenticeship for this three-court seat, which includes experience choosing a jury.

Youngs is the only candidate with that qualification. It goes without saying that every Madison County resident deserves a judge with direct experience with this critical ele ment of our judicial system.

Finally, Madison County voters need to consider the person who fills this seat will be elected to a 10-year term. Yes, 10 years. That fact alone should highlight the importance of writing in Rhonda Youngs for this position. This seat has been vacant since Dec. 31, 2021, placing undue stress on those tasked with en suring the continuity and integrity of a system every Madison County resident deserves.

When you go to the polls, please remember to write-in Rhonda Youngs. Simply leaving the unopposed candidate’s box unchecked is actually a vote for that candidate. Because this is an unprecedented situation, no one knows for sure how many write-ins will ensure the seat is filled with the person prepared to hear cases on day one of her term, but it is esti mated to be in the thousands. Please be a part of making history in Madison County with your write-in for Rhonda Youngs.

AnDREW AnD kEllI JohnSon Cazenovia

A response to Kate Moses’ glossy flier

To the editor:

Champions(4):$3 million

July 29-31: Trump National GC, New Jersey…

Winner: Henrilk Stenson…$4 million…Team Champions(4):$3 million

September 2-4: e International, Mass…

Winner: Dustin Johnson…$4 million…Team Champions(4): $3 million

September 16-18: Rich Harvest Farms, Illinois…

Winner: Cameron Smith…$4 million…Team Champions(4): $3 million

October 7-9: Stonehill GC, ailand…

Winner: Eugenio Chacarra…$4 million…Team Champions(4): $3 million

October 14-16: Royal Greens CC, Saudi Arabia…Winner: Brooks Koepka…$4 million… Team Champions(4): $3 million

SUMMARY: WINNERS (SEVEN EVENTS)… $28 million TEAM CHAMPIONS ( 4 PLAYERS): $21 million

SEASON FINALE: TEAM CHAMPIONSHIP(12 TEAMS): $50 million… WINNERS: $16 million

TOTAL PURSES: $99 million ere are some other factors the “Martian” Super Star will need to evaluate before making his nal decision:

1. e PGA Tour has scheduled 47 tournaments for the 2022-23 golf season.

2. e LIV Tour has scheduled 14 tournaments for the 2022-23 golf season.

3. e leading money winner (Scottie Sche er) on the PGA Tour during the 2022 golf season earned $14,046,910…playing in 25 tournaments.

4. e leading money winner on the LIV Tour (Dustin Johnson) during the 2022 golf season earned $30,758, 600…playing in 6 tournaments.

THE PRONOUNS ADVICE:

1. Negotiate a contract with LIV GOLF for a guaranteed $20,000,000…FOR ONE YEAR ONLY!

2. Win 3 tournaments for an additional $12 million.

3. Earn an additional $4 million for winning your share of the $16 million rst prize for the “Team Championship”.

4. Put your $36 million in the Seneca Savings Bank in Baldwinsville, NY and buy a house in CNY.

5. Bolt from the LIV Tour and join the PGA Tour at 21 years old.

6. You will be in a very favorable nancial position that will allow you to play without pressure, thereby enabling

to win 19 major championships on the a PGA Tour…become the greatest golfer of all time…and live happily ever a er in CNY.

The beautiful thing about our town is that it is comprised of 3 different autono mous villages, three different fire depart ments and EMS agencies and an award winning and top notch town wide police department and 2 excellent school districts. Our town is a unique yet excellent place to live in our region. In light of current economic growth in our county with the incoming Micron project Dave will with out a doubt consider how that and other regional issues such as changes to Interstate 81 affect our residents and make informed decisions with that in mind. What he won’t do is frivolously spend your tax dollars and consider the hard work each resident puts in their own lives so we can all continue to call this region home. He will be a voice that you can count on to have your best interest in mind and will always have an open line to listen to those who may have questions or concerns.

I humbly ask you to join me in support ing David Barnwell this year with your vote for Manlius town councilor either during early voting or on Nov. 8.

tIMothy kElly Fayetteville

Endorsing Youngs

To the editor:

Judicial races rarely get the attention Madi son County’s is currently receiving. At this point, we have all heard the facts surrounding the write-in campaign for Rhonda Youngs, so we would like to take this opportunity to elevate the conversation about Youngs’ quali fications and to remind voters of the gravity of this historic vote.

Many may be unaware that Youngs actu ally announced her candidacy Nov. 3, 2021.

Though she did not receive the Repub lican party endorsement initially, it is my understanding that it was a slim margin and those same leaders have now realized their er ror, have rescinded their endorsement, and are now fully endorsing Youngs, along with the Conservative and Democratic parties. That in itself is historic and deserves every voter’s full attention.

Madison County voters also need to con sider that Youngs has been serving since Jan. 1, 2016, in the very court where she seeks the bench, handpicked by the Honorable Patrick O’Sullivan who was elevated to the position

All the praise that Mrs. Moses bestows upon her husband, Brad, reveals that Brad Moses married well. A wife who looks past her husband’s errors, mistakes, and failings and who remains devoted to and in love with her husband is both increasingly rare, and in this case admirable. Brad has always been a decent man (but a man with a deep flaw). But, who amongst us isn’t flawed? Even deeply?

Should Mrs. Moses’ political flier and appeal sway voters to essentially ignore his conduct of July 30 and, more importantly, his efforts to conceal the facts of that conduct, and his continued refusal to assist law enforcement in their duties, and his effort to avoid the necessary consequences of that conduct? My answer is “No.”

Mrs. Moses makes a very critical mistake in her appeal to usher her husband into a $200,000 a year job. She thinks that the motivations to support Rhonda Youngs as a “write – in” candidate are vicious and politi cal. This is categorically not true. When three political parties all agree to support a write in candidate from the same party as Brad Moses, the motivation is deeper and more noble than mere politics.

Every person I have spoken to about this situation expresses best wishes for Brad the man and his family. I have not encountered even one person who focuses on “punishing” Brad for his conduct. But rewarding him in the face of his conduct and his handling of the facts after the conduct itself is quite a different story. Simply put, Brad his rendered himself unfit for this position; this is a self-inflicted wound, not a vicious effort to “tear him down.”

Mrs. Moses qualifies Brad’s conduct as that of making “one mistake.” Sadly, this is not the case. Brad’s mind-set was that he and a small group of his friends were above the law. That mind-set, fueled by alcohol and marijuana, manifested itself in Brad obtaining illegal drugs and to date, refusing to admit it or even cooperate with the police force to fully “accept responsibility” for his conduct.

Madison County residents can’t be judged by a person who has engaged in this conduct and its attempted cover-up and denials. Please vote for Rhonda Youngs on Nov. 8 by taking the effort to write her name in on the ballot. It is vitally important. After you do that, please wish Brad and his family well and pray that he can find his way into a healthy and positive role in society.

DAVID VICkERS, ESq. Cazenovia

Perry Noun is the former executive director of the Northeastern NY PGA as well as a competitive amateur golfer and winner of the New York State Super Senior Amateur Championship. Perry Noun can be heard on “Tee Time With The Pronoun” on... News Radio 570 WSYR and 106.9FM.

Augusta Steinhorst, 100

Loving mother, grand mother, great-grand mother

Augusta “Gussie” Steinhorst, 100, of Cazenovia, passed away Tuesday, Oct. 18, 2022, at Crouse Community Center in Morrisville.

Gussie was born Jan. 7, 1922, in Rammingen, Germany, and moved to Buffalo in 1926. She was a graduate of Sacred Heart Academy in 1939 and married Albert G, Steinhorst in 1941. Gussie was a homemaker and resided in Tonawanda until moving to Cazenovia in 2014 to be closer to her family.

Gussie was a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother and her great grandchildren lovingly called her “G.G.” Gussie was always eager to help anyone in need and she will be remembered as always being happy with a smile on her face. Live musical theater, concerts and going to the movies was enjoyed greatly over the years with the love of her life, her husband Albert George Steinhorst. Gussie has always been active with her Catholic faith, especially in her younger years in Tonawanda’s

Dallas Bowser Loved the symphony, skiing

Dallas Spencer Bowser died on Aug. 30, 2022, in Reading, PA. Dallas was born on Dec. 1, 1931, in Warren, OH. Dallas lived in the Fayetteville-Manlius area for 30 years and spent 14 winters as a snowbird in Las Cruces, NM.

Dallas graduated from Hiram College, attended Columbia University and served in the Naval Air Reserve. As an engineer for General Electric for 37 years, he was instrumental in the development of the computer systems that provided intelligence during the Cold War (412- L).

Dallas’ love of travel began as a child traveling to the National Parks with his parents, and continued throughout his life. While with GE he lived in Germany with his wife and children for four years. They travelled extensively throughout the world from that point and continuing into retirement.

During his time in Europe, he fell in

outreach program at St. Edward’s Church. In the autumn of her life, she attended St. James Church in Cazenovia.

Gussie is survived by her children, Albert B. (Bonnie) Steinhorst of Cazenovia and Eric (Victoria) Steinhorst of Long Beach, CA; her beloved grandchildren, Albert Jay (Kristen) Steinhorst of Cazenovia and Taylor Steinhorst of West Australia; her former granddaughterin-law, DeAnn Steinhorst of Colorado as well as her great grandchildren, Sawyer Hunt, Paige Hunt, Summer Steinhorst and Albert Jackson Steinhorst. In addition to her parents, Gussie was predeceased by her husband, Albert G. Steinhorst; her grandson, Mitchell Murphy; her sister, Marie Hogg and brothers, Rudolf, Benedict and Karl Kraus.

There are no calling hours, private graveside services will be held at a later date in Evergreen Cemetery in Cazenovia. Contributions in Gussie’s memory may be made to CAVAC, 106 Nelson St., Cazenovia, NY 13035. Condolences for the Steinhorst family may be left at michaelebrownfuneralservices.com.

love with his favorite sportskiing, which he enjoyed until he was 80.

Dallas loved the symphony, tinkering around the house and all things southwestern.

His love of puns kept his wife’s eyes rolling! Many had the pleasure of hearing his beautiful bass voice in the many choirs he participated in, particularly the choir of The United Church of Fayetteville.

Dallas is survived by his wife of almost 70 years, Margery M, daughter Cynthia (George Semmens), son Douglas (Gail), his four grandchildren (Katharine, Geoffrey, Erin and Kyle) and three great-granddaughters (Clara, Lydia and Emma).

A memorial will be held at The United Church of Fayetteville on Nov. 19 at 11 a.m. Calling hours will be at the church at 10 a.m. In lieu of flowers a contribution in Dallas’ name may be made to The National Park Foundation (Nationalparks. org). Online condolences may be made at beanfuneralhomes.com.

Marcia L. Dwyer Co-owned pharmacy

Marcia Lee (Brennan) Dw yer passed away on Oct. 18, 2022, surrounded by family. Marcia was born in Syracuse on May 24, 1937, to Floyd and Elizabeth (Finkelstein) Bren nan. She grew up in Syracuse with her siblings Floyd “Skip” and Ronald Brennan and was a graduate of Central High School in 1954. Marcia was employed by the Post Standard and General Electric in her younger years. After filling a prescription at Branch’s Phar macy at the York Hotel, she met her future husband, Leonard. They were married in 1965 and established Dwyer’s Pharmacy in Cazen ovia. In March 1970, the pharmacy was lost to a fire and they purchased the Aikman Build ing across the street and rebuilt their business. Marcia was an active partner in the business and started a family with their children Ali son and Andy. She enjoyed her time on the Cazenovia Bowling League, as a volunteer for

Shirley A. Nash, 92 Enjoyed traveling, her flower gardens

Shirley A. Nash, 92, of Cazenovia passed away Mon day, Oct. 17, 2022, at home with her daughter by her side. She was born June 20, 1930, in Warners to Robert and Gertrude Alvord and was a graduate of North Syracuse High School in 1949. Shirley was employed by the North Syracuse Central School Dis trict as a secretary for several years until her retirement in 1970. She was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star Centerville Chapter and a member of the American Bell Association. Shirley enjoyed collecting bells, primitive rug hooking, traveling and her flower gardens.

Caz-Cares, and was an active member of the Red Hat Soci ety. Marcia was an avid book reader and bird watcher.

She is survived by her brother, Ronald of Califor nia; her daughter Alison (Alec) Hoke; her son Andrew (Crystal) and her eight grand children; Caleb, Nolan, Jack, Kassandra, Brennan, Daniel, Keenan and Meghan, as well as several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband, Leonard and her brother Floyd “Skip” Bren nan.

Calling hours were from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 23, 2022, at Michael E. Brown Funeral Services, Cazenovia. A memorial service was held at 11 a.m. Monday, Oct. 24, 2022, at the funeral home, 2333 Fenner Road in Cazenovia, with burial to follow in St. James Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to CazCares, 101 Nelson St., Cazenovia, NY 13035.

Condolences for Marcia’s family may be left at michaelebrownfuneralservices.com.

Shirley is survived by her daughter, Lisa Banac of Ca zenovia; her granddaughter, Courtney (Reggie) of Texas; three great-grandchildren and by her beloved “grand doggy” Molly.

Shirley’s family would like to thank her caregivers, Crystal, Debbie and Kim for the excellent care provided to Shirley during her illness, it will forever be appreciated.

There are no calling hours or services, private burial will be in Greenlawn Memorial Park in Warners. Contribu tions in Shirley’s memory may be made to the CNY SPCA, 5878 East Molloy Road, Syracuse, NY 13211. Condolences for the family may be left at michaelebrownfuneralservices. com.

Augusta Steinhorst

Dallas Bowser

Marcia L. Dwyer

Shirley A. Nash

BY STEPHANIE

landfall near Georgetown, South Carolina.”

The hurricane hit the Orlando area with what Saltman described as a relentless howling wind, thunder, lightning, and pounding rain that continued throughout the day and night. Several hurricane, tornado, and flood alerts ap peared on her phone.

Her hotel was fortunately situated on high ground and relied on backup generators when the electricity flickered. Guests were advised to close their curtains and stay away from the windows while sheltering in place.

“The storm’s 150 mile per hour winds and 12- to 14-foot storm surge had destroyed homes, overturned vehicles, and tossed boats like toys onto dry land,” Saltman said. “The level of destruction was overwhelming, and thousands of people were now left homeless.”

Saltman said that once the weather had settled down, some hotel guests cautiously ven tured outside, but they remained on lockdown until road crews removed uprooted trees and

(good for wool and alpaca), depending on their fiber content. If your handknit is going to be pieced together, you should block the pieces before sewing them up. This will help you to line up seams and to even stitches out to make the joining easier.”

According to Weyter, the finished product, which measures approximately 45” x 63,” was displayed at the Central New York Fiber Arts Festival in Bouckville this past June, at the New York State Fair in August, and at both the Farm ers’ Museum Weaving and Fiber Arts Weekend in Cooperstown and at the School Days event at

large piles of debris from the highways.

“The Red Cross hit the ground running,” she said. “On Sept. 27, 1,600 people had sought refuge in 12 Red Cross and partner shelters as the hurricane approached landfall. By the following night, more than 33,000 people had sought ref uge in approximately 260 evacuation shelters throughout the affected area. Most of the resi dents were elderly and many were dealing with health challenges. In the previous 24 hours, they had lost everything they owned – homes, vehi cles, jobs, and even family members.”

From Oct. 1-4, Saltman worked with a team of volunteers at Red Cross shelters in Long wood and St. Cloud, Florida. From Oct. 5-10, she worked at the Hertz Arena in Fort Myers, one of the hardest-hit communities in South west Florida.

At the Hertz Arena, Saltman teamed up with seven other Red Cross volunteers from across the country to register new arrivals and provide cots, blankets, clothing, hot meals, wa ter, and comfort to over 500 people. She said her team worked side-by-side with

Lorenzo State Historic Site in September.

The afghan will be displayed a final time at the eighth annual “Alpaca Showtacular” on Saturday, Oct. 29 in the dairy barn at the New York State Fairgrounds from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

“A couple of our guild members will be on hand to demonstrate the art of hand spinning by using alpaca to make yarn,” said Weyter. “The Empire [Alpaca] Association will be sell ing alpaca yarn as well as materials for making yarn, which we call roving. Our guild will have a table with information about our guild and we’ll be selling raffle tickets there.”

The mission of the CVCSFA is to preserve and perpetuate the art of hand spinning and fi ber arts; to promote interest in spinning and fi

nurses, social workers, security personnel, and federal, state and county agency representa tives. Also present at the arena were staff mem bers from a nearby animal shelter, who provid ed round-the-clock care to dogs and cats. Local restaurants sent mobile kitchens that prepared thousands of hot meals each day, large vans arrived to provide hot showers and laundry services, and “a steady stream” of Fort Myers residents stopped by daily to deliver donated clothing.

Other Red Cross teams distributed on-site emergency shovels and clean-up kits, conduct ed assessments of damaged homes, and pro vided mental health counseling and spiritual care to traumatized victims. Volunteers with medical backgrounds helped the injured and worked with the local drugstore to replace pre scription medications, medical equipment, and wheelchairs that had been lost in the storm.

Saltman described her experience of Cat egory 4 Hurricane Ian as humbling and re marked that working long hours at the Red Cross shelter was both physically challenging

ber arts by educating the public through dem onstrations, lectures, displays, and news/social media; and to provide instruction and social

and emotionally stressful.

“However, I learned a lot about human na ture and resilience and was extremely thankful for an opportunity to help with the recovery,” she said. “I remain forever grateful to the Red Cross and for my many blessings of family and friends.”

The American Red Cross shelters, feeds, and provides comfort to victims of disasters; supplies about 40 percent of the nation’s blood; teaches skills that save lives; distributes inter national humanitarian aid; and supports veter ans, military members, and their families. The Red Cross is a non-profit humanitarian orga nization that depends on volunteers and the generosity of donors to deliver its mission. Vol unteers make up 90 percent of the Red Cross workforce and help respond to an average of more than 60,000 disasters every year.

To learn more about the Red Cross hurri cane recovery efforts, donations, and volunteer opportunities, visit redcross.org.

life in spinning and fiber arts for its members. Learn more about the CVCSFA at cherryval leycountryspinners.org.

PUBLIC NOTICE TOWN OF CAZENOVIA NOTICE IS HEREBY GIV EN that the assessment rolls for the special im provement districts within the Town of Cazenovia, Madison County as listed in the attached

Budget for the

filed at the Office of the Town Clerk of the Town of Cazen ovia, 7 Albany Street where it is available for inspection.

FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIV EN that the Cazenovia Town Board will meet to review said Preliminary Budget and hold a public hearing thereon at the Cazenovia Town Office Building, 7 Albany Street, Cazenovia, New York at 7:30 p.m., or as soon thereafter as can be heard, on the 7th day of November 2022, and that at said hearing all persons will be heard relative to the Prelimi nary Budget.

NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY.

NAME: CEDAR RANCH LLC

Articles of Organization were filed with the Sec retary of State of New York (SSNY) on Septem ber 29, 2022. Office lo cation: Madison County SSNY has been desig nated as agent of the LLC upon whom pro cess against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to the LLC, 5770 Merry Street Verona, New York 13478. Purpose: For any lawful purpose. CR-298452

program within the Town of Cazenovia. The full text of said Local Law is on file at the Clerk's Office at the Town Hall located at 7 Albany Street in the Town of Cazenovia, New York and may be viewed by all interested persons during normal business hours.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that the Town Board will hold a public hearing to consider pro posed Local Law No. E 2022 at the said Town Hall on November 7, 2022, at 7:30 p.m. or as soon thereafter as the matter can be heard, at which time all persons interested will be heard.

IS FURTHER GIVEN that the

2022 and that at such hearing any person may be heard relative to said assess ment rolls as compiled, or for or against any item or items therein contained.

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AMBULANCE DISTRICT: CAVAC Ambulance Dis trict FIRE DISTRICTS: Cazen ovia Fire Protection Dis trict and New Wood stock Fire District LIGHTING DISTRICT: New Woodstock Light ing District SEWER DISTRICT: Town of Cazenovia Consolidat ed Sanitary Sewer Dis trict

WATER DISTRICTS: Mt. Pleasant, New Wood stock, Route 20 Joint and Cazenovia Consoli dated Water Districts Dated: October 13, 2022 Connie J. Sunderman, Town Clerk Town of Cazenovia CR-298973

PURSUANT TO SECTION 108 OF TOWN LAW, the pro posed salaries for the following Town Officers are hereby stated: Supervisor $ 21,502; Councilors (4@ $ 4,186.00).

By order of the Town Board.

Dated: October 13, 2022 Connie J. Sunderman, Town Clerk CR-298972

NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY.

NAME: 2118 Conley Road LLC Articles of Or ganization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on September 23, 2022. Office loca tion: Madison County SSNY has been desig nated as agent of the LLC upon whom pro cess against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to the LLC, 2118 Conley Road Chittenango, New York 13037. Purpose: For any lawful purpose. CR-298064

Notice of Formation of LLC. 8170 Thompson Rd LLC (LLC) filed Arts. of Org with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 9/14/2022.

Notice of Formation of EOE STRATEGIES, LLC. Arts. Of Org. filed with SSNY on 10/03/2022. Office location: Madison County. SSNY desg. As agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served SSNY mail process to 2119 TEN EYCK AVENUE, CAZENOVIA, NY, 13035. Any lawful purpose. CR-298923

Notice of Formation of HoneyBee Boutique LLC, a Domestic Limited Liability Company (LLC) Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on September 9, 2023. Office location: County of Madison SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to: 4915 Brown Road, Munnsville, NY 13409.

Purpose: any lawful pur pose.

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DATED: October 6, 2022 Connie J. Sunderman Town Clerk CR-298585

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

TOWN OF NELSON

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIV EN that, pursuant to Mu nicipal Home Rule Law and Town Law, there has been presented to the Town Board of the Town of Nelson, New York, at a regular meet ing thereof held on Oc tober 19, 2022, pro posed Local Law No. E 2022, titled, “A Local Law Regulating Solar Power and Energy Sys tems In the Town of Nel son.”

Said Local Law, if enacted, will adopt com prehensive regulations for the construction of solar energy systems in the Town of Nelson in a manner that preserves the health, safety and welfare of the Town while also facilitating the production of renewable energy.

Town of Cazenovia's

January 1, 2023 has been

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at the Office of the Town Clerk of the Town of Cazenovia, 7 Albany Street, where it

Office location: Madison County. SSNY designat ed as agent of the LLC upon whom process may be served and SSNY shall mail process to the LLC at c/o 8170 Thompson Rd LLC 4260 E. Hill Road, West Georgetown, NY 13072.

Purpose: any business permitted under law. CR-297371

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TOWN OF CAZENOVIA NOTICE IS HEREBY GIV EN that there has been presented to the Town Board of the Town of Cazenovia, New York, on October 3, 2022, pro posed Local Law No. E 2022, titled, “A Local Law Updating the Code Enforcement Program In the Town of Cazenovia.”

Said Local Law, if enact ed, would provide a comprehensive update to the code enforcement program within the Town of Cazenovia. The full text of said Local Law is on file at the Clerk's Office at the Town Hall located at 7 Albany Street in the Town of Cazenovia, New York and may be viewed

The full text of said Local Law is on file at the Town Clerk's Of fice at the Nelson Town Office located at 4085 Nelson Road, Cazenovia New York 13035 for in spection by all interested persons.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that on October 19, 2022, the Town Board determined that this proposed Local Law is a Type I Action in con nection with SEQRA and determined that the Town Board will act as lead agency in this mat ter.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that the Town Board will hold a public hearing on the proposed Local Law at the Nelson Town Office located at 4085 Nelson Road, Cazenovia, New York 13035 on November 10, 2022 at 6:30 p.m., or as

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GIVEN that the Town Board will hold a public hearing on the proposed Local Law at the Nelson Town Office located at 4085 Nelson Road Cazenovia, New York 13035 on November 10 2022 at 6:30 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter can be heard, at which time all persons interested will be heard.

October 19, 2022

Deborah J. Costello Town Clerk Town of Nelson CR-299342

TOWN OF CAZENOVIA

The date of the regular November 2022 meeting of the Cazenovia Town Board has been changed: NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Town Board of the Town of Cazenovia will meet at the Cazenovia Town Hall, 7 Albany Street Cazenovia, Madison County, New York, on Monday, the 7th day of November 2022 at 7:30 p.m., for the purpose of conducting their regular monthly meeting.

Notice is further given that the Town Board of the Town of Cazenovia will consid er such business that may be brought before it in the form of a Regular Monthly Meeting of said Town Board at the time and place stated above.

Dated: October 4, 2022 Connie J. Sunderman, Town Clerk Town of Cazenovia CR-298437

NOTICE OF LLC FORMATION Neff Marketing LLC Filed 8/2/22. Cty: Madi son. SSNY desig. for process & shall mail 538 Seneca St, Oneida, NY 13421. Purp: any lawful. CR-299301

OFFICIAL NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TOWN OF NELSON PRELIMINARY BUDGET NOTICE IS HEREBY GIV EN that the Preliminary Budget of the Town of Nelson for the Fiscal Year beginning January 1, 2023 has been com pleted and filed in the office of the Town Clerk of the Town of Nelson 4085 Nelson Road in the Hamlet of Nelson where it is available for inspec tion by any interested persons during regular office hours. Office hours are Monday Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 9 a.m. to Noon and 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. The office is closed on Tuesdays.

FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the

office hours. Office hours are Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 9 a.m. to Noon and 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. The office is closed on Tuesdays.

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FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Town Board of the Town of Nelson will meet and review the 2023 Prelimi nary Budget and hold a Public Hearing at the Nelson Town Office Building on the 10th day of November 2022 at 6:45 p.m., or as soon thereafter as can be heard, and at such time any person may be heard in favor of or against any item or items therein contained.

Pursuant to Section 108 of the Town Law the proposed salaries of the following Town Officers are hereby specified as follows: Supervisor - $10,609.00 Councilors (4) $11,921.22 Town Clerk & Tax Col lector - $25,665.54 Justice - $16,138.04 Highway Superintendent $60,425.98 Dated: October 19 2022

Deborah J. Costello Town Clerk Town of Nelson CR-299336

Notice of Formation of QuirkyDigs, LLC, a Domestic Limited Liabili ty Company (LLC). Arti cles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on September 20, 2022. Office loca tion: County of Madison SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to: 2730 W. Hill Rd., Hamil ton, NY 13346. Purpose: any lawful purpose. CR-297648

Notice of formation of SCReynolds Consulting, LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with Sec'y of State (SSNY) on 09/26/2022. Office loca tion: Madison County Princ. office of LLC: 1551 State Route 173, Chittenango, NY 13037 SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to above address. Pur pose: any lawful activity. CR-298144

SLICK SCAPES & GROUNDSKEEPING LLC.

Filed 5/20/22. Office: Madison Co. SSNY de sig. as agent for process & shall mail to: 1331 Salt Springs Rd, Chitte nango, NY 13037. Reg istered Agent: United States Corporation Agents, Inc., 7014 13th Ave , Ste 202, Bklyn, NY 11228. Purpose: Gener al. CR-297657

Notice of Formation of Limited Liability Company (LLC)

Name: SPRUCE ROOTS FARM, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 8/18/2022. County: Madison. SSNY desig nated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served SSNY shall mail copy of process to 5321 Soule Road, Eaton, NY 13334 3303. Purpose: to en gage in any and all busi ness for which LLCs may be formed under the New York LLC Law. CR-295847

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

TOWN OF NELSON

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIV EN that there has been presented to the Town Board of the Town of Nelson, New York, at a regular meeting thereof held on October 13 2022, proposed Local Law No. D-2022, titled A Local Law Overriding the Tax Levy limit Estab lished in General Munici pal law §3-c in the Town of Nelson.” Said Local Law, if enacted, would override the limit on the amount of real property taxes that may be levied by the Town of Nelson, County of Madison pur suant to General Munici pal Law §3-c, and to al low the Town of Nelson to adopt a Town budget for (a) Town purposes; (b) fire protection dis tricts; and (c) any other special or improvement district governed by the Town Board for the fis cal year 2023, that re quires a real property tax levy in excess of the “tax levy limit” as defined by the General Municipal Law §3-c. The full text of said Local Law is on file at the Town Clerk's Office at the Nelson Town Offices located at 4085 Nelson Road, Cazenovia, New York for

levy limit” as defined by the General Municipal Law §3-c. The full text of said Local Law is on file at the Town Clerk's Office at the Nelson Town Offices located at 4085 Nelson Road Cazenovia, New York for inspection by all inter ested persons.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that on October 13, 2022, the Town Board determined that this proposed Local Law is an unlisted action and will have no significant adverse impact on the environment (SEQR).

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that the Town Board will hold a public hearing on the proposed Local Law at the Nelson Town Office located at 4085 Nelson Road Cazenovia, New York 13035 on November 10 2022 at 6:30 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter can be heard, at which time all persons interested will be heard.

October 19, 2022 Deborah J. Costello Town Clerk Town of Nelson CR-299272

Notice of Formation of Women's Health Nurse Practitioner Services, PLLC. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 9/7/22. Office location: Madison Coun ty. SSNY designated as agent of PLLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 3227 US Route 20 Cazenovia, NY 13035 Purpose: practice the profession of Nurse Practitioner in Women�s Health. CR-297753

NOTICE OF LLC

FORMATION

Woody's Contracting LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with the SSNY on 10/6/22. Office: Madison County. SSNY designat ed as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served SSNY shall mail copy of process to the LLC, 115 Horizon Drive, Chitte nango, NY 13037. Pur pose: any lawful pur pose. CR-299169

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Years Ago in History

By CINDy BELL TOBEy

25 years Ago – Oct. 29, 1997

A lacrosse committee consisting of community members and school board members came to a conclusion recently. A conclusion which could lead to the formation of scholastic lacrosse teams at Cazenovia Central Schools. Cazenovia School Board member Larry Shipps, who also served on the lacrosse committee, said the recommendation made to the school board was to start with a modified boys lacrosse the first year. If the school board goes along with the recommendation, Shipps said the following year a junior varsity boys team would be offered. In the third year, a varsity and modified boys team would be fielded. He said a girls team would be started as soon as there was demand for one – which will most likely occur in the second year of the program. “I think it will be neat,” Shipps, a former lacrosse player himself, said.

20 years Ago – Oct. 23, 2002

On Sept. 21, the Cazenovia Community Skatepark held a celebration day. The event, organized by Project Café, included a demonstration spotlighting the talents of Syracuse skateboarders from Hardpact Boardgear. Boardgear Jesse Stonebraker, Rob Mendoza, Nolan Shewfelt and Brandon Burch were among the skaters in the demonstration. More than 65 skaters arrived at the park to join the festival and were able to enjoy skating the ramps and rails, however, rain cut the festivities short. Despite the shortened time frame, a great time was had by all the skaters and parents who attended the event.

15 years Ago – Oct. 24, 2007

The Way of St. James, a thousand year-old European pilgrimage route, will be the topic of a presentation to be held at Saint Peter’s Episcopal Church on Sunday, Oct. 28 at 4:30 p.m. The event is the first in the “Spiritual Travel Series” sponsored by the Saint Peter’s Carriage House program. Cazenovian Dennis Harrod, the Spanish language coordinator at Syracuse University, will give a slide presentation about his 170 mile hike in 2005 along el Camino de Santiago, which winds across northern Spain to the city of Santiago de Compostela, considered to be the burial site of the apostle, James the Great. Harrod made the trek with his daughter, Anna, who is now a senior at St. Lawrence University. During the Middle Ages, the route was highly traveled by pilgrims. However, traffic declined considerably over the centuries until, as recently as the 1980s, very few pilgrims made the trek. Since then, the route has attracted a growing number of modern day pilgrims from around the globe.

10 years Ago – Oct. 24, 2012

The Cazenovia High School athletes who plan to tryout and play for the varsity hockey team this coming season may notice a number of new faces with them on the ice. During the Cazenovia Central School District Board of Education meeting on Oct. 15, members approved a one-year agreement allowing Hamilton Central School District students to tryout and ultimately play alongside local students as Lakers. The decision came as roster numbers for both districts, especially those of Hamilton, continue to slowly decline. “We are trying to help out Hamilton students,” said Superintendent Bob Dubik, who has been discussing this issue with HCSD Superintendent Diana Bowers for the past few months.

Girl runners have unbeaten regular season

By kurt WHEElEr

The Cazenovia girls capped a stel lar regular season with two more wins at last Wednesday’s senior meet to close out the campaign undefeated at 13-0.

With their last originally scheduled home meet all the way back on Sept. 14 during week two of the season, the Lakers added a non-league contest at the end of the season to have a more fitting Senior Night.

Cincinnatus and DeRuyter made the trip to a frigid Fenner course with temperatures in the 30s and wind chills in the 20s for the race.

Cazenovia overcame the challeng ing conditions to run some of their best times of the season as they seized the top five places against both foes for perfect 15 point scores.

Olivia Ruddy led the Lakers, as she has all season, with a 20 minute, 30-second effort over the rugged 3.0 mile route. Dinah Gifford achieved a 30-second personal record on the course with a time of 20:53 to earn second place and a speed rating of 80, her best of the season.

Maeve McGreevy revealed her ex ceptional improvement over the past month with a 21:13, third-place result that was more than two minutes faster

than her previous best.

Senior captain Faith Wheeler ran 21:38, close to her own best, to capture fourth place while Zoey Gagne (21:59) came in more than a minute ahead of her previous top time to take fifth and lock in the Lakers’ perfect score of 15 points for the double victory.

Freshman Haylee Stearns was a minute and a half under her previous best pace at 22:53 and senior captain Bonnie Pittman (23:18) also had a sea son best at 23:18 as they captured the sixth and seventh spots to displace all other scorers.

Olivia Wong (23:25) led the rest of the pack, including Sedona Millard,

Ilsa Denton, Mesi Stevens and Emma O’Shea who all had strong races, to cap the Lakers’ regular season.

The unbeaten Cazenovia harri ers will now turn their attention to the Onondaga High School Liberty Championship Meet Wednesday at Marcellus, where they will attempt to repeat their first place performance from 2021.

On the horizon is the Section III Class C championships at VernonVerona-Sherrill on Nov. 5 where the girls will try to outrun the South Jef ferson squad that edged them for the sectional title last year.

Caz boys soccer’s post-season drive ends

By PHil BlACkWEll

Recent years had seen the Cazen ovia boys soccer team make multiple inspired runs to the Section III Class B championship game, even if those efforts fell just short of the ultimate prize. That wasn’t the case in 2022, though, as the Lakers’ post-season stay ended in the opening round.

Drawing the no. 11 seed in the

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owners and recreational vehicles that need washing at the beginning and end of each season.”

The owners received approval from the Town of Cazenovia to move forward with their project in Feb. 2020.

According to Karie, the initial site

Class B bracket, Cazenovia had to visit no. 6 seed Westmoreland/Oris kany, who had gone 14-2 in the regu lar season, but mostly against Class C competition.

From the outsets, though, the Lak ers found out that the Bulldogs were plenty good and potent, jumping out in front early and pulling away to pre vail 6-1 to end Cazenovia’s season.

It was already 3-0 by halftime, and

prep/foundation work began in the fall of 2021, and the building construction took place this year.

The car wash is possible due to the Town of Cazenovia/Town of Nelson Route 20 Water District Improve ments project, which extended public water from the Village of Cazenovia Public Water System to businesses and residential properties along Rt. 20. The water line extension project, which was completed in mid-2021,

though Alex Dolly would break up the shutout in the second half, it was far from enough to match Westmore land/Oriskany’s firepower.

In particular, Jack Tamburino hurt the Lakers, breaking free to net three goals for a hat trick and adding a pair of assists. Jesse Sweet found the net twice, with Nate Clough getting the other goal to overcome 10 saves from Cazenovia goalie Jacob Szalach.

was the result of collaboration be tween the Town and Village of Cazen ovia and the Town of Nelson.

“Without the Water District Im provements project, we would not have been able to operate the car wash,” said Karie. “We selected the site knowing the water district was forthcoming. The site also had all other utilities required to operate a Car Wash, [such as] electric, gas, and sewer.”

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Cazenovia girls cross country seniors (from left) Bonnie Pittman, Faith Wheeler, Sedona Millard and Grace Dolan helped the Lakers to an un defeated 13-0 regular season and were honored prior to last Wednes day’s season finale against Cincinnatus and DeRuyter.

Cazenovia handles Canastota, goes to playoffs 7-0

By PHil BlACkWEll

Sure, the no. 2 state rank ing is a nice designation, and an undefeated regular season is ideal.

But the Cazenovia foot ball team would gladly trade those accolades to gain back the Section III Class C cham pionship, a quest that gets un derway this weekend against Vernon-Verona-Sherrill.

First, though, the Lakers had to take care of Canastota last Saturday on Senior Day at Buckley-Volo Field, and did so with a steady effort that re sulted in a 38-16 victory over the Raiders. Down from sea sons past, Canastota still had a chance to have a signature mo ment this fall, but on a warm October afternoon Cazenovia, donning its all-blue uniforms, dashed those plans early.

Caz field hockey elimi nated by Little Falls

By PHil BlACkWEll

In reality, the entire 2022 season for the Cazenovia field hockey team was a chance to learn about its capabilities and discover how much work remained for it to reclaim the glory of years past.

Without a single senior taking the field, the Lakers finished 6-8 in the regular season, but its chance at more action before the Sec tion III Class C playoffs was thwarted when a scheduled Oct. 14 game against New York Mills got canceled.

Instead of getting valuable field time, Ca zenovia had to wait nearly a week after tough closing losses to Cicero-North Syracuse and Clinton, the top sectional seeds in Class A and C, respectively.

Assigned the no. 5 seed, Cazenovia took on no. 4 seed Little Falls in last Wednesday’s opening round, the winner getting to face Clinton in the semifinals early this week.

And it was the Mounties prevailing 3-0, getting all of its production in the second half after neither side was able to get on the board early.

To its credit, Cazenovia’s young defense kept the game 0-0 in the first two quarters.

Grace Kingsley, Lucile Hagan, Zosia Synbor ski and Olivia Franks all broke up Little Falls attacks, and goalie Maddy Rothfeld was on her way to six saves.

Ultimately, though, it was Avery McLaugh lin who allowed the Mounties to take charge, having a part in all her team’s scoring plays – two in the third quarter and another in the final period.

Not only did McLaughlin get a goal, she assisted on tallies by Grace Taylor and Makyla Mowers, while her teammates bottled up Ca zenovia’s best attackers and limited the Lak ers to three shots overall.

In all, 14 juniors were on the Lakers’ roster, and if all of them return in 2023, Cazenovia will have as experienced a lineup as any in Central New York, with a chance at producing something special.

It was 16-0 before the first quarter was over, the Lakers getting on the board when J.P. Hoak, from the Raiders’ 35, threw a short pass to Jack Donlin and watched Donlin go the rest of the way. Chris tian Schug added a two-point conversion. In the last minute of the period, the Lakers drove to the Canastota 10 and then saw Hoak find Jack Byrnes in the end zone. Again going

for two, again Cazenovia con verted on a run from Hoak. Hoak’s third TD pass, three yards to Byrnes, made it 22-0 before the Raiders finally got on the board. But the Lakers answered shortly before half time, driving to the one before Hoak tossed it to Alex Kuper for the score. Once Donlin scored on a nine-yard run in the third quarter and Byrnes, with yet another two-point

conversion, made it 38-7, the Lakers could relax a bit and rest starters for the post-sea son ahead. Lethal with its air attack, Cazenovia saw Hoak complete 16 of 21 passes for 226 yards. Wyatt Scott led a modest ground attack with 50 yards on nine carries. De fensively, the Lakers held the Raiders to 220 total yards. Jed Olkowski got a pair of sacks on his way to matching Scott

and Brad Gagnon with five tackles apiece. Brayden Weis more had four tackles, with Jack Macro getting two tack les and five assists as Schug added an interception.

A win over VVS, the fourth-place finisher in the C-2 division, would mean Ca zenovia reaches the sectional semifinals against General Brown or Solvay.

Cazenovia girls volleyball sweeps Jordan-Elbridge

By PHil BlACkWEll

In the wake of a competitive defeat to Ska neateles on Oct. 13, the Cazenovia girls vol leyball team realized that, if it could improve even a little bit, it could still make a serious run in the Section III Class C playoffs.

Two league matches remained , and the Lak ers got through them, starting last Wednesday when it survived a close first set with JordanElbridge and went on to sweep the Eagles.

With the opening set still in doubt, Cazen ovia kept its poise and, by a 25-23 margin, es tablished an advantage.

The next two sets went 25-18 and 25-12 in the Lakers’ favor, the match getting more lop sided as Maren Smith led the way, accumulat ing 12 kills to go with four aces, three digs, two assists and a block.

Zoe McLean had six kills and five blocks, with Ashley Lordon getting five kills and Mya Skeele adding further depth on the front line

thanks to her four kills.

Splitting back-line duties, Becca Ziemba got 10 assists and Lucy Bliss had nine assists, each of them adding a pair of aces as Corinne Albicker earned five digs to match McLean. Anna Bjork had five assists and four digs.

Before it met Hannibal in Monday’s sea son finale, the Lakers would join other teams at Phoenix for the Onondaga High School League tournament.

Cazenovia girls soccer season ends in loss to Marcellus

By PHil BlACkWEll

By most measurable standards, it was a fine season for the Cazenovia girls soccer team, working its way to 12 wins in the fall and a close second-place finish to Skaneateles in the Onondaga High School League Liberty 2 di vision standings with a 7-2-1 mark.

However, the Lakers could not make it out of the opening round of the Section III Class B playoffs, dropping a tense 1-0 decision to Mar cellus last Tuesday night at the Sean Googin Sports Complex. Cazenovia entered the sec

tional playoffs as the no. 6 seed in a 16-team bracket, and the match-up with the no. 11 seed Mustangs brought some good vibes since the Lakers won 2-1 at Marcellus exactly one week earlier. Here, though, the defenses would con trol matters most of the way. With little open space to work with, Cazenovia and Marcellus remained 0-0 through the first half and most of the second half, too.

With slightly more scoring opportunities, the Lakers saw all seven of its shots stopped by Mustangs goalie JoJo Leubner, which beat Skye Stanford’s total of four saves.

Then, with eight minutes left in regulation, Marcellus found room in Cazenovia’s end –and Janie Powell raced to it, beat the Lakers’ defenders and sent a shot past Stanford.

Unable to respond, the Lakers watched the Mustangs advance to a sectional quarterfinal against no. 3 seed Lowville.

Finishing at 12-4-2 overall, Cazenovia will see a strong senior class depart, including Julia Reff, Katie Rajkowski, Riley Knapp, Caitlyn Smithers and Hannah Ruddy, though Stan ford, Dinah Gifford, Ava Vanetti and Ella Baker return in 2023.

Cazenovia Presbyterian Church celebrates the Reformation

On Sunday Oct. 30, The First Presbyterian Church in Cazenovia will celebrate the 505th anniversary of the Reformation led by Pastor Anna Gheen. Jack Heims will play the bag pipes and plaid tartan ribbons will be handed out in honor of the church’s Scottish heritage.

Morning worship begins at 10 a.m.

The children of the Sunday School will present a brief skit of “The Story of Martin Lu ther and the Reformation,” the choir will sing the anthem “Praise the Lord” by G.F.Handel.

Heims started piping at the age of 15.

He played with all the bands in the Cen tral New York area, until he formed his own Pipe Band in 2003, called the City of Syracuse Highland Pipes and Drums. The Highland ers perform at parades, sporting events, music

in the park events, and fundraisers for various events.

Following the morning worship service there will be a free and open to the public pan cake brunch with all the trimmings.

The Presbyterian Church celebrates Refor mation Sunday on the last Sunday of October, commemorating a significant event in the his tory of the Reformed tradition.

It was on Oct. 31, 1517, that Martin Luther posted his 95 thesis on the door of the Castle Church in Wittenberg, Germany.

Luther was protesting against the corrup tion of the Church in Rome and the great abuses attending the sale of indulgences.

Luther, a German priest and professor, is credited with starting the movement known

as the Protestant Reformation. Some 20 years later, a French/Swiss theologian, John Cal vin further refined the reformers’ new way of thinking about the nature of God and God’s relationship with humanity in what came to be known as Reformed Theology.

This theology proved to be the driving force of the Reformation, particularly in Ger many, France, the Netherlands, England, and Scotland. John Knox, a Scotsman who studied with Calvin in Geneva, took Calvin’s teachings back to Scotland.

The Presbyterian Church traces its ances try back primarily to Knox in Scotland and to England. The First Presbyterian Church is Cazenovia was started in 1799.

For more call 655-3191 or visit cazpres.org.