Cazenovia Republican Digital Edition Nov. 16, 2022

Caz resident earns U.S. citizenship Village discusses pedestrian safety

By kate hill Staff writer

On Nov. 7, the Village of Cazenovia Board of Trustees discussed its ongoing efforts to enhance pedestrian safety at some of the village’s uncontrolled, marked crosswalks on Route 20, in the area of Albany and Nelson streets.

Trustee Justin Fuchs introduced the topic by up dating the board on his work with the New York State Department of Transportation (DOT) to mitigate the issues.

Fuchs said he reached out to the DOT about the idea of providing bright orange flags at the crosswalks for pe destrians to grab and carry across the street to alert driv ers of their presence.

According to Fuchs, the Village of Manlius has been using crosswalk flags for years.

Fuchs said the DOT responded to his inquiry by stating that it does not approve of crosswalk flags and that, for liability reasons, it would advise against the vil lage using them.

The trustee also announced that he has requested Rectangular Rapid-Flashing Beacons (RRFB), but the DOT must conduct a pedestrian study on the uncon trolled crosswalks before the systems can be authorized and installed.

“TheRRFBsarestate-ownedandoperatedpedestrianactivated systems that emit flashing amber LED lights

By kate hill Staff writer

Update given on ‘Champ,’ Burton Street’s beloved bearded dragon

By kate hill Staff writer

During the Nov. 14 Cazenovia Central School District Board of Educa tion (CCSD BOE) meet ing, Superintendent Christopher DiFulvio reported on happenings at Burton Street Elemen tary School surrounding “Champ,” the bearded dragon that lives in Leah Jubelt’s third-grade class room.

DiFulvio explained that he has had the op portunity to meet Champ and was curious about why the kids were so in terested in the lizard.

After doing some re search on the reptile, he learned that bearded dragons show affection toward humans.

“That’s what makes him such a unique fit at Burton Street,” DiFulvio said.

The superintendent connected Champ’s role within the Burton Street community to a presen tation given earlier in the meeting by Kevin Linck, assistant superin tendent for instruction, equity, and personnel. Linck’s presentation fo cused on the district’s multi-tiered system of supports (MTSS), which he described as a compre hensive, data-driven way

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Giving Trees return to Cazenovia

By kate hill Staff writer

This holiday season, the Greater Cazenovia Area Chamber of Commerce (GCACC) and CazCares food pantry and clothing closet are teaming up once again to support local families in need through the “Giving Tree” initiative.

This year, Giving Trees are positioned at 11 partici pating businesses through out the village.

Each tree features orna ments labeled with gift re quests from children of all ages. Customers are encour aged to select an ornament, purchase the listed item, and donate it to help make a holiday wish come true.

The event started on Nov. 1 and the deadline for gift drop-offs is Dec. 5.

“We are again hoping people will drop off gifts dur ing the Christmas Walk on Dec. 2 at Community Bank when they visit Santa,” said Community Bank Senior District Manager Barbara Houghton, who is GCACC’s Giving Tree chair. “They can also drop off gifts at the [stores] they pick up tags from.”

All donated items will be delivered to CazCares for dis tribution to local families.

According to CazCares Client Services Director GiGi Redmond, last year’s Giving Tree produced seven carloads of gifts and helped more than 250 kids in over 100 families to have a better

holiday.

“I know I say [it] every year, but this is my favorite event I volunteer for,” said Houghton. “I feel like with the world the way it is, our community pulls together and makes a difference for lo cal families. I am very proud to be a part of this. The staff and I at Community Bank just loved seeing the kids with Santa last year and look forward to a wonderful Christmas Walk this year.”

Gift tags are available at 20|EAST, AmeriCU Credit Union, The Brae Loch Inn, Cazenovia Abroad, Cazen ovia Jewelry, the Cazenovia Public Library & Museum, Community Bank, Lillie Bean, Miori Martial Arts, The Brewster Inn, and the GCACC Office.

For more information on the GCACC, email info@ca zenovia.com or visit cazen ovia.com

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On Friday, Nov. 4, Ca zenovia resident Rzgar R.

Othman, 38, was sworn in as a United States citizen during a naturalization cer emony at the US District Court in Syracuse.

The Honorable Brenda K. Sannes, chief United States district judge for the Northern District of New York, presided over the cer

emony. Forty individuals from 30 countries recited the Oath of Allegiance together

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of Nov. 16, 2022

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On Friday, Nov. 4, Cazenovia resident Rzgar R. Othman was sworn in as a United States citizen during a naturalization ceremony at the US District Court in Syracuse. Cazenovia Welcomes Refugees helped resettle the Othman family in Cazenovia in Aug. 2018. From left to right: Cindy Sutton, Evan Othman, Rzgar Othman, and Carla Zimmerman.

Submitted photo the Greater Cazenovia area Chamber of Commerce and CazCares are partnering to support local families in need this holiday season through the Giving tree initia tive. Participants are invited to drop off gifts at Com munity Bank during the Christmas Walk on Dec. 2 when they visit Santa. They can also drop off gifts where they picked up their tags.

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On Nov. 14, members of the Cazenovia Central School District launched an effort to locate “Champ,” the be loved bearded dragon that lives in leah Jubelt’s thirdgrade classroom. Burton Street elementary School Spe cial Patrol Officer Joe Stala (pictured) was instrumental in Champ’s recovery.

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At its annual din

ner meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 8, the Cazenovia Chamber of Commerce named the Cazenovia Li ons Club as the communi ty’s Non-Profit of the Year for the work the club does in the community.

The chamber also named Paul and Deb Amidon as its Citizens of the Year and Otis + Mat ilda as the chamber’s New Business of the Year.

The event was held at the Hampton Inn & Suites.

In presenting the Li ons Club with the award, chamber administrator Anna Marie Neuland list ed a number of initiatives

the club is involved in for the betterment of the com munity, including raising funds for the annual July 4 th fireworks display, rec ognizing high school stu dents for the community service, awarding schol arships to local students, collecting eyeglasses to be used by those less for tunate and organizing the

annual Easter Egg Hunt and Duck Race.

Neuland had high praise for the Amidons as well, describing them as the backbone of commu nity organizations like the Lions Club and the Boy Scouts.

“Every single thing we have in the community, they’re always there,” Neu

land said. “Anything you need done, you call the Amidons and they get it done.”

Otis + Matilda, which was featured in last week’s Republican, opened dur ing the summer at 65 Albany Street, and offers specialty women’s and men’s footwear, accesso ries and home products.

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ABOVE: The Cazenovia Lions Club was honored by the Cazenovia Chamber of Commerce as the Non-Profit of the Year for the work the club does in the community. ABOVE RIGHT: Fred Agerter III, left, presents the Citizens of the Year award to Deb and Paul Amidon.

Edward S. Morgan, 56 Spent summers sailing on Caz lake

Edward “Ted” Scott Morgan, 56, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, Nov. 9, 2022. He was on his boat, Equinox, “ready to ride out Hurricane Nicole,” near New Smyrna Beach, FL. Ted was born May 29, 1966, to Charles and Elsbeth (Wright) Morgan in Englewood, N.J. In 1978, his family moved to Syracuse. Ted spent his high school years in boarding school but always spent summers sailing on Cazen ovia Lake. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in marketing/communications from Roger Williams University in 1988.

While Ted started his career and spent nearly 30 years in the radio business, his real passion was for sailing. In 2017, he left the air waves behind and took to the water to pursue his lifelong dream of becoming a sailboat cap tain. While he studied, he worked for a Mon treal-based charter company with a summer fleet on Lake Champlain in Plattsburgh, N.Y. That fall, he moved, with the boats, to Nassau, Bahamas, for the winter. In 2018, he got his captain’s license and moved his summer base to Newport, RI. He has been working as an in dependent contractor since.

In addition to sailing, Ted enjoyed shar ing his passion for life with friends and family. He was a huge fan of sci-fi movies and TV, in cluding Star Trek, Dr. Who and most recently

Andor (he was excitedly awaiting the next epi sode the night before he passed.) He loved cook ing and firmly believed that anything tastes bet ter with sauteed Vidalia onions. He also looked forward to time on the trail, something he did often with his father, other family and friends while living in the Adirondacks. Above all else, Ted was an opti mist, always believing that the glass was more than half full.

Ted is survived by his mother Elsbeth; sons Charles and Christopher Morgan; stepdaugh ter Gabriela (James) Fowler; brothers Charles (Wendy) and Jeffery (Virginia); sister Alex andra (Jeffrey) Shaw; step grandchild Tatum Fowler; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father, Charles Bedford Morgan, in 2019.

A celebration of life is planned for Sat urday, Nov. 19, 2022, from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. at the Newport Yacht Club in Newport, RI, (please RSVP to yachtqueen@ hotmail.com.) A funeral mass will follow on Tuesday, Nov. 22, 2022, at 11 a.m. at St. Peter’s Episcopal Church in Cazenovia.

In lieu of flowers, please make a donation in his memory to the charity of your choice.

Advent 2022 at St. James Church

Sunday, November 27, 10:00am, Church Hall

~ Advent Wreath Making, materials and lunch provided. Bring your own scissors and your le over anksgiving dessert.

Sunday, December 4, 2:00pm, Church Hall

~ Advent Retreat with St. Nicholas, facilitated by Deacon Nathan Gunn. Light re eshments served.

Sunday, December 11

10:00am-12:00pm Breakfast with Santa, Church Hall.

4:00pm Once Upon a Starry Night, annual St. James Christmas play featuring elementary and middle school students.

7:00pm Cazenovia Community Band concert in the Church.

Sunday, December 18 ~ Comfort & Joy Tour with Steve Angrisano and Sarah Hart, 4:30pm, in the Church. Reception following in the Church Hall, Steve and Sarah’s merchandise available to purchase. Free will o ering at the door.

e Cazenovia community is invited to any/all of these events. For more information, call 315-655-3441.

Don Cliffe, 86 retired educator

Don Cliffe, 86, of Cazenovia, passed away peacefully on Nov. 7, 2022, after a short illness with family by his side. Don was an educator who taught industrial arts at Cazenovia Central School for 32 years until his retirement in 1992. He was a skilled craftsman, house painter and had a passion for coaching. Throughout his career at CCS, he coached all levels of basketball, foot ball and track. He was never one to stay idle, as he also coached various levels of baseball during the summer. Don completed his coach ing career as the women’s basketball coach at LeMoyne College.

Don was born to Lee Cliffe and Ella (Ramie) Cliffe and raised in Ogdensburg, N.Y. He was a graduate of St. Mary’s Academy high school, class of 1955, where he lettered in three sports. Don received his teaching degree from SUNY Oswego in 1959 where he met Donna (Zim merman) Cliffe. They were married shortly thereafter and celebrated 63 years of marriage.

Don enjoyed many roles during his life time, none giving him more pleasure than those with his family. He was “Dad” to his children, “Grandpa” and “Papa” to his five grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. He is survived by his wife Donna, his son Brian (daughter in-law Catherine); daughter Lisa (son in-law David); grandchildren Amy, Brooke, Macauley, Brielle, Connor; great grandchildren Riley, Dylan, Summer, Porter and Hattie.

He was a kind man who had a knack for seeing the good in those around him. He was salt of the earth, a phrase that captures him well. He took endless joy in his morning coffee meetings with the “boys”, a good athletic con test of almost any sort, and absolutely anything involving his grandchildren. To his students he was “Mr. Cliffe,” and he inspired many to follow his path of working with their hands. To his players he was simply known as “Coach,” which made him smile.

A celebration of life memorial service will be held in the future. Contributions in Don’s memory may be made to CAVAC, 106 Nelson St., Cazenovia, NY 13035. To leave a condo lence for the Cliffe family, please visit michael ebrownfuneralservices.com.

- Forest Witcraft, managing editor of

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“One hundred years from now It won’t matter What kind of car I drove What kind of house I lived in How much money I had in the bank Nor what my cloths looked like But The world may be a little better Because, I was important In the life of a child.”

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Unofficial election results point to first female county judge in Madison County

By kate hill Staff writer

Unofficial preliminary results from the Madison County Board of Elec tions point to writein candidate Rhonda Youngs as the apparent winner in the race for Madison County Judge.

On Wednesday, Nov. 9, the Madison County Board of Elections re ported 5,855 votes (25.45

percent) for Bradley J. Moses — the only can didate whose name ap peared on the ballot for the judgeship — and 17,155 (74.55 percent) write-ins votes.

The board of elections must read each write-in to see whose name is on the ballot.

Moses ran unopposed for the position until faced with allegations of an illegal drug overdose

presentation, DiFulvio remarked that Champ helps some kids deal with their emotions and that for some stu dents the opportunity to hold Champ serves as a reward for positive behav iors.

“It really connects to what we are doing as a district,” he said.

DiFulvio went on to explain that every weekend, Jubelt comes into school to give Champ time to crawl around.

“That’s where the issue with Champ started,” he said.

According to the superintendent, Champ went out on his “walkabout” this past Sunday and then was no where to be found.

“This morning, there were a lot of upset kids at Burton Street because Champ was gone and they had this

in late July.

He offered his resig nation from his position as Madison County as sistant district attorney shortly after the incident but continued his cam paign.

In the wake of the al legation against Moses, the Madison County Republican and Conser vative Parties rescinded their endorsements of his campaign and announced

expectation of seeing him,” DiFulvio said. “Routines are really important to children.”

DiFulvio added that the search for the lizard was a true group effort that included Director of Facilities Geoff Brown, Tom Curtis from facili ties andmaintenance, Burton Street Custodian John Marris, and Burton Street Special Patrol Officer Joe Stala, whose investigative skills proved crit ical to Champ’s recovery.

“[Officer Joe] realized through the motion-detecting camera system that Champ was still in the classroom,” Di Fulvio said. “In reading about where bearded lizards like to go, they took the heating system apart and found him behind [it]. . . Before all this hap pened, the kids had had missing signs put all throughout the school this morning, so the kids are really happy that Champ is back.”

their support for a writein effort to elect Youngs, who is a local attorney and associate judge in the Village of Cazenovia.

In September, the Madison County Demo cratic Committee voted to support Youngs’ writein candidacy as well.

Youngs was too late to add her name to the bal lot, but she actively cam paigned for the judge ship.

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To win, her name must have been written on more ballots than votes cast for Moses.

The judgeship was up for election following the elevation of former Mad ison County Judge Pat rick J. O’Sullivan to the New York State Supreme Court. Madison County Judges preside over cases in county court (criminal matters), family court, and surrogate’s court.

The facilities committee is sched uled to meet on Monday, Nov. 21 to receive an update from Tetra Tech Ar chitects & Engineers and to continue its discussion on potential bus garage options that will meet the district’s electric vehicle charging infrastruc ture needs.

“Tetra Tech is bringing in their bus ing experts,” said DiFulvio. “. . . They are basically providing the district with their expert opinion on the lit erature that has been put out there by the busing companies.”

BOE member Ronald Luteran added that he thinks the facilities committee will also have a broader conversation with Tetra Tech about options for the future bus garage.

The board also approved the re tirement of two non-instructional staff members.

The board of elections also reported 17,404 votes (97.86 percent) for Cindy Edick (REP) and 381 write-in votes (2.14 percent) in the uncon tested race for Madison County Treasurer.

The Madison County Board of Elections will post its official 2022 elec tion results on its web site at madisoncounty. ny.gov/1547/Board-ofElection s

Janet Goris, administrative assis tant to the superintendent/district clerk, will retire effective Jan. 30, 2023, and Transportation Supervisor Karen Cowherd will retire effective July 1, 2023.

The board personally thanked Goris for her 15 years of service to the district and extended their gratitude to Cowherd, who was not present at the meeting.

“A huge thank you to [Karen] and all her years of service,” said Assistant Superin tendent/School Business Official Thomas Finnerty. “She has made my job a lot easier by being so good at what she does.”

CCSD BOE meetings are usually held at 6:30 p.m. on the third Monday of each month.

Meeting dates are listed on the district website and the school calendar. For more information, visit cazenoviacsd.com/ board-of-education.

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.

THURSDAY NOV. 17

TACNY Sweet Science Series: Supermassive Black Holes 5:30 p.m.-7 p.m. Online, and must be registered to attend. Details and registration at www.tacny.org.

NOV. 17, 18 & 19

Spartan Stage presents The Addams Family 7 p.m. CHS auditorium, 6400 Fremont Rd., East Syracuse. Tickets are $10. Visit www.esmschools.org/musical

for further information or to purchase tickets. The comical musical embraces the wackiness in every family.

FRIDAY, NOV. 18

Highland Winds Clarinet Quartet 7 p.m. Community Library of DeWitt and Jamesville, 5110 Jamesville Road. Enjoy a variety of musical genres along with commentary on each selec tion.

SUNDAY NOV. 20

TACNY Junior Café Scien tifique: Technology in the Defense Industry 9:30 a.m.-11 a.m. The MOST, Syracuse. The program is primar ily for middle school students. Come

early for a continental breakfast, and stay and visit the MOST, as our guest, when the program is over! Must RSVP to jrcafe@tacny.org.

Transgender Day of Remem brance Vigil and Art Show 4 p.m. University United Method ist Church, 1085 East Genesee St., Syracuse. Day of Remembrance gives transgender people and their allies a chance to step forward and stand in vigil, memorializing those who’ve died by anti-transgender violence. Refreshments to follow.

NOV. 25-JAN. 8

The Syracuse Stage Presents The Little Mermaid Tickets are available now at www.

syracsuestage.org or through the Box Office (315-443-3275). All ticket purchases are protected by Syracuse Stage’s “Worry Free Guarantee,” which provides automatic refunds to patrons if performances are canceled.

SATURDAY NOV. 26

Great Swamp Conservancy Christmas Wreath Workshop 10a.m.-12 p.m. and 1 p.m.-3 p.m. 8375 N. Main St., Canastota, NY 315-697-2950 Create a lush, natural evergreen wreath. All ma terials provided as boughs, bow, and pine cones. Bring pruning shears and a wire coat hanger. Must pre-register and pre-pay $25 per person. Paypal accepted. More info 315-697-2950 or email greatswampconservancy@ gmail.com.

and leftover Thanksgiving dessert.

WEDNESDAY, NOV. 30

APTD and CPTD Information Session 8:30 a.m.-9:30 a.m. an informational session regarding the APTD (Associate Professional in Talent Development) and CPTD (Certified Professional in Talent Development) certification credentials for talent development professionals.

Complimentary virtual activity. Regis tration https://cnyatd.org/aptd_cptd_ information_sessions.

SATURDAY DEC. 3

Bottle Drive to Benefit Meals on Wheels EOC 9 a.m.-1 p.m. SnoTop and Dewitt Community Church.

DEC. 3 & 4

York’s premier multicultural craft fair includes 120 area craftspeople and community organizations and draws thousands of attendees from around the region. The show also offers ongoing live entertainment and food from local food trucks.

SUNDAY, DEC. 4 Advent Retreat with St. Nicholas 2 p.m. St. James Church, 6 Green St., Cazenovia. Light refreshments will be served.

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wedge play to your golf game?

ere is plenty of evidence that suggests less than 15% of amateur golfers, regardless of skill level, say that their wedge play is a strength of their game and almost 40% say it is absolutely the weakest part of their game. at leaves approximately 55% that consider their skill level with a wedge to be, shall we say, somewhere between “almost acceptable” to “not quite acceptable”. Bottom line…about 85% of amateur golfers know that their wedge play is costing them strokes…every time they miss the green with their wedge approach shot and don’t get it up and down to save par.

When we compare statistics of amateur golfers to PGA Tour players we nd that the Tour average for the 2022 season was around 58%. Quite frankly, I thought it would have been higher. is simply means that using your wedge to get “up & down” from around the green, is a fairly di cult shot…even for Tour players. Even on longer wedge shots from 75-125yards, we have been trained by television to believe Tour players always seem to hit their wedge approach shots 6-8 . from the hole. Not so! When hit from the fairway, they are just under 20 . from the hole. When hit from the rough, their shots end up about 12 . farther from the hole or about 30-31 . from the hole. Bottom line…for all amateur golfers with handicaps of 12-40, becoming better with your wedges increases your chances of breaking 100, 90, or 80, sooner than you expect.

I play with “4” wedges….a Pitching Wedge (45degrees), an A Wedge (50degrees), a Sand Wedge (55degrees) and a Lob Wedge(60degrees). All of them have the same graphite sha s, the same grips, and all “4” of them have a lie set at 2 degrees at. I do this because I like all “4” to look the same, feel the same and produce a more consistent shot pattern…for me. For those of you who have a handicap of 25 or higher and play golf for the recreational and social value, I guess it doesn’t matter much if you play with only 1 or 2 wedges. However, for those of you who are more competitive and play in leagues and a few tournaments every season, maybe you should consider playing with at least 3 wedges or maybe even 4 depending on your skill level.

Because I have never been tted for wedges, I did some research to nd out what company was not only selling wedges but also tting them to amateur golfers, including me, who want to improve our wedge play and lower our scores. I found Terry Koehler. Terry is Chairman of Edison Golf. He has more than 40 years of experience designing golf clubs.

e last 30 years he has focused on wedges. Prior to launching Edison Golf, he was CEO of e Ben Hogan Golf Equipment Company where he brought the iconic brand back to the golf equipment industry…world wide. e Hogan wedges became some of the best in the world.

Terry has developed a unique questionnaire containing 19 questions that are used to, “Give you some fresh insight into your own scoring game and recommend how many Edison Forged Wedges that will make it better”. He calls it the “Wedge t Scoring Range Analysis” and I strongly recommend going to…edisongolf.com and answering the 19 questions. You will receive an e-mail response promptly identifying not only the “number” of wedges you should be playing but the “lo s” for each of them. Whether you buy the Edison Wedges or not, the information you receive from Terry’s sta will be valuable to you when you do decide to buy new wedges. I intend to use the information I received when I buy my new wedges and … they might have the Edison logo on them.

How important are wedges to your golf game? Signi cant! ey could save you one or two strokes per round.

is article is dedicated to the players in the “Collins’ Monday Night Golf League” at the Fox re Golf Club in Baldwinsville,NY where I had the pleasure of being asked to sub two weeks and thoroughly enjoyed the experience with my host Paul Nagle.

SUNDAY, NOV. 27

Advent Wreath Making

10 a.m. St. James Church, 6 Green St., Cazenovia. Materials and lunch will be provided. Bring your own scissors

Syracuse Peace Council’s Craft Fair and Peace Festival Saturday: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday: 10:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Nottingham High School, Syracuse. Central News

MONDAY, DEC. 5 CNY ATD Coffee Chat Noon. Virtual. CNY Association for Talent Development hosts infor mal meet-ups for talent develop ment professionals to socialize, share stories/experiences, discuss issues, explore challenges, and learn from each other. Register at cnyatd.org/ coffee_chat.

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Shorter days

Feeling a little out of sorts, maybe a bit jet lagged the past week or so?

Likely many of us are feeling the same way after the clocks fell back an hour last week.

There are arguments for keep ing the tradition of daylight sav ing time going and arguments, even legislation, suggesting that this practice may have become arcane. Some research even indicates that it has an impact on our overall health as the annual changes in time disrupt the natu ral rhythm of our bodies.

But even if the practice were to end some argue there are merits and deficits as to whether we should use standard time or the adjusted day light saving ap proach.

While opinions vary about what the best practices may or may not be, the fact that it gets darker earlier is unavoidable.

As fall transitions into winter, the days get shorter, that is just the nature of the way things go this time of year.

The good news is it is not so far from the winter solstice and the time when slowly but surely the days start getting longer.

But, most likely many of us will be spending more time in the dark.

For some this may mean a little more light early in the morn ing, but for many commuters, this seasonal change and the end of daylight saving time might pose some changes to their daily routine.

According to AAA this poses dangers for drivers.

An earlier sunset and darkness can lead to an increase in the number of pedestrians killed or seriously injured by vehicles.

Therefore, drivers, pedestrians, joggers, walkers and bicyclists will need to use safety measures so they are seen on the roads. AAA advises motorists and pedestrians to remember the following tips to stay safe.

For motorists it is recom mended to always watch out for pedestrians when backing up in parking lots or driveways. Turn on your headlights to make yourself more visible.

Leave more following room. In the morning, when the sun is in your eyes it can be hard to see what the car ahead is doing. Use sunglasses and your sun visor.

Be mindful of children and others who are outdoors in the afternoon and evening as it gets dark earlier.

Remember to yield the right of way to pedestrians in crosswalks. Do not pass vehicles stopped at crosswalks.

Pay attention and eliminate all distractions including cell phones and car clocks that are off by an hour.

For pedestrians it is recom mended to cross only at intersec tions or crosswalks. Look left, right and left again and only cross when it is clear. Do not jaywalk or cross between parked cars.

Evaluate the distance and speed of oncoming traffic before you step out into the street.

Avoid walking in traffic where there are no sidewalks or cross walks. If you have to walk on a road that does not have side walks, walk facing traffic.

See and be seen. Carry a flash light and wear reflective clothing and/or accessories. While walking, pocket the cell phone and avoid listening to headphones at a volume that prohibits you from hearing approaching danger.

By making a few adjustments, drivers, walkers cyclists and other roadways users alike, can ensure they and others are safer.

PONDERiNg PREPAREDNESS

My son asked me what I would do if there was an emergency situ ation where the power was off and the stores were out of food. Before he was married with twins who are just a year old, this question would probably never have occurred to him.

This became a chance to hold forth on my experiences as a 26 year old gal stuck in a basement apartment dur ing the Blizzard of ’66. (1966 for those of you who may be confused). There I was, in my basement apartment with only two Mexican TV dinners and a bagel for food, four dollars in cash and no way of exiting the building … my heroic solu tions to these problems appar ently weren’t as riveting as I thought. And, truth be told, I wasn’t answering his question.

As his eyes glazed over, I told him to use the internet to get a checklist of what to do when such an emergency oc curs. The site I recommended was ready.gov/kit. This site, sponsored by FEMA, gives the reader a list of things that should be available if and when there is the kind of emergency where first re sponders and basic infrastruc ture are not readily available

Thank you

To the editor: Thank you Town of Manlius residents for electing me to rep resent you! I’m both humbled and honored by the results of the election on the 8th. Your over whelming support shows your trust in me and the work of your

for 72 hours. Remember that disasters occur to first re sponders, doctors, nurses, law enforcement, etc. too. If the man who drives the snowplow can’t get to the snowplow … Hurricane Ian presented such a situation for many in and near Fort Myers. Those who decided to hunker down and ride out the storm on Pine and Sanibel Islands faced the loss of all normal and extraor dinary emergency resources for several days.

Last Sunday, “60 Minutes” featured a segment on rethink ing the idea of preparation for all kinds of disasters: climate, global pandemic, civil unrest, weather, etc. The concept that has been the focus of what many consider to be too fringe, too radical, the Prepper move ment, “60 Minutes” concludes is, perhaps, not a bad idea for most of us to consider on a less extreme level.

Having an easily available access to things that will allow us to survive should there be some kind of disaster is not a bad idea. Food, water, medi cines, shelter options (tents, plastic sheeting, etc.) a way to cook and provide heat or a way to remain cool in oppres sive heat, electronic commu nication devices and power

Town of Manlius Board!

I very much enjoyed meeting so many of you, speaking with you at your doors, on the street, or at an event, and listening to your wants, needs, and concerns. I’m beyond excited to be able to keep working for you and with you.

Years Ago in History

BY CiNDY BELL TOBEY

40 Years Ago – Nov. 17, 1982

Dan Rather, the television commentator, spoke Thursday night in Washington, D.C. with Thomas Sears of Fenner, who was one of the eight survivors of a platoon of 31 men in that war.

The program, a moving tribute to the tragedies of Vietnam, was aired on CBS news and included conversations with two of the other survivors.

Mr. Sears was 19 years old and was the radio man of the platoon May 18, 1967 when it was sent on a search-and-destroy mission near the Cambodian border. The Viet Cong overran the platoon and killed all but eight of the Americans.

Mr. Sears was shot three times in the hip and spine but he and the others escaped death from the enemy by “playing dead for 15 hours, lying there, head-to-head,” he told Mr. Rather.

Specialist Sears later received the Army Com mendation Medal for Valor for his personal bravery, determination and devotion to duty.

30 Years Ago – Nov. 18, 1992

No matter where you turned on Oct. 30 and 31, there they were, little witches and gremlins, bun nies and Batmans and princesses, ready to trick-ortreat and scare (actually, make that charm) the devil out of you.

Halloween in Cazenovia was a rip-roarin’ good time, with all sorts of festive traditions for everyone from kids to grown-ups.

The costumes were inventive and colorful, and we can just imagine how many moms around town were relieved that this annual “decking out” was over once more. (We’ll bet the kids are already an ticipating what they want to dress up as next year).

The senior parade around the front of the Burton Street School was a big hit, and it was hard to tell which grade level, the elementary students or the seniors, was having a better time.

20 years ago – Nov. 13, 2002

A tanker truck carrying 7,000 gallons of milk overturned Nov. 8 on Route 13 one-half mile south of Chittenango Falls Park. Driver John Stone, of Homer, sustained a collapsed lung and three frac tured ribs in the accident. Cazenovia Fire Depart ment responded to the scene.

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banks, etc. as described on the website listed above are, as the program described, in today’s world, not unreasonable. There are innumerable re sources on the internet for how to choose what to gather, how to store and access it quickly. The Red Cross website has an entire section on how to prepare for emergencies.

One resource that the program mentioned is often overlooked, i.e. a safe and easily available collection of your important documents. Birth certificates, marriage licenses, ownership documents for such things as cars, houses businesses, land can be lost or destroyed in emergency situa tions.

Of course there are personal additions to the list of emer gency supplies. My first addi tion would be my private stash of Moser Roth chocolates, Red Rose Tea, several books that I’ve yet to read, my pillow which has taken me years to fit my neck just right, pictures of my children, grandchildren, grandmother and parents, my Chica and Kiki, pets who have crossed the rainbow bridge, the current herd of cats that occupy our home and my shampoo and curling iron (just in case there is electricity.)

And whether you voted for me or not, I remain committed to, and am looking forward to, serving you and showing up as we continue to move Manlius forward!

As I said at every door and to every person I met: I currently represent you, please don’t hesi

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from the empty nest Ann Ferro

Of course, it would be nice if I could take some yarn, some knitting needles and my cro chet hooks, a box of Bisquick to make biscuits and pancakes and a truck to carry all this in. Where I would store this is the biggest problem. Aha! What if I get rid of a lot of my husband’s sundries and stuff in the basement? Then there would be room…yes, that is a plan.

This prepping idea gets bet ter every day.

The idea is that, although our first responders are eminently qualified to do their jobs, sometimes the situation is far greater than the resources available. Being prepared for 72 hours to go it by yourself can be a blessing to overworked medical, police, fire, etc. facilities.

Take care and be safe.

PS: The kitten went with his siblings to Friends Forever and is doing well.

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.

tate to reach out. I will always do my best to assist you. I can be reached at aitaliano@townof manlius.org or 315-637-3414. Thank you again to all of my supporters!

ALiSSA iTALiANO Manlius Town CounCilor

The Inflation Reduction Act

BY KiP COERPER

Our federal government is now providing opportunities for transitioning to renewable energy and for being respon sible stewards of the natural re sources we are blessed to have.

The Inflation Reduction Act signed into law on Aug. 16 has many financial incentives and rebates for us to reduce our energy use.

As gas prices rise, and pol lution from carbon continues, we should all consider ways to better insulate our homes, and transition to renewable energy sources. Bills from Congress are typically extremely wordy and hard to understand. So here is brief summary from friends at the Sierra Club:

There are a lot of amaz ing benefits for people to save money on their electricity bills, make their homes more energy efficient, or reduce individual carbon footprint.

Here Are the Top 10 Benefits

30% tax credit on solar systems. The solar Investment Tax Credit (ITC) means you get back nearly a third of the cost of your system if purchased between 2022 and 2032.

30% tax credit on energy storage technologies. This credit covers batteries that run on solar energy that can be used to power your home in a grid outage.

Tax credits for home build ers. With these credits for builders, we can expect to see more clean-energy homes on the market.

Up to $7,500 tax credit on electric vehicles (EVs).

30% tax credit on EV char gers.

$8,000 rebate on heat pumps. $1,750 rebate on heat pump water heaters.

$840 rebate on electric stoves, cooktops, ranges, and ovens.

Up to $4,000 rebate on breaker box upgrades and $2,500 rebate on electrical wir ing.

Cleaner air. With all these incentives in place, the White House expects a 40% cut in greenhouse emissions from 2005 levels by the end of the decade

To qualify for the rebates your income must be less than 150% of the median where you live.

To get more information on the opportunities and how to access them, go to the Natural Resources Defense Council at nrdc.org/stories/consumerguide-inflation-reduction-act These opportunities are available for many of us to help conserve natural resources, pro tect our air and water, and save money.

Did you know that the cost of solar cells has dropped 70% in the past decade.

It is now cheaper to get energy from solar power than from coal power.

So consider installing high efficiency heat pumps, solar panels, or buy an electric carall opportunities to get signifi cant rebates from the Inflation Reduction Act.

You may save money, you will bless our abundant cre ation, and you will be making a positive difference in ongoing opportunities to breathe clean air, drink clean water, and save resources for the seventh gen eration beyond each of us.

Ramblings

FROM THE MAILBAG

eremy Pena was crowned the World Series MVP. Yordan

Alvarez struck – no, crushed – the decisive home run in Game 6 against the Phillies 450plus feet.

Framber Valdez pitched to a pair of victo ries. A string of dominant relievers, capped by closer

Spot needs a home

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History

Ryan Pressly, made sure every single lead held up late amid the mounting post-season pressure.

Dusty Baker, so long denied despite many close calls, finally filled the one remaining blank on his mangerial resume. GM James Click and company put together an outstand ing roster with no holes

anywhere to be found. And none of these guys were with the Houston Astros in 2017 when they, in the minds of many baseball fans, committed the most dastardly sin in the game’s history, for which anything short of eternal punishment wasn’t enough.

Safe to say that, absent

any incriminating evi dence that may turn up in the months and years ahead, the 2022 edition of the Astros won a cham pionship few outside of Philadelphia can really quibble about.

There was 107 regularseason wins, sweeps of the Mariners and Yankees in the American League playoffs and then a rally from 2-1 down with two wins (including a nohitter) in loud, profane Philly before going home to close it out.

To some, though, it’s not enough. Nothing short of extracting the 2017 title from the signstealers will ever satisfy critics or boo birds for whom retribution is the only sure path to redemp tion.

Fine, you can be that way – on one condition.

If you’re going to forever harp on what hap pened with cameras and trash cans five years ago, at least acknowledge that what happened this sea son, and to a lesser extent in pennant-winning 2019 and 2021 campaigns, may have a little to do with the type of organization put together in Houston by regimes past and present.

You see, when in the early 2010s the Astros bottomed out, there was plenty of vitriol thrown at them, too, even as Jeff Luhnow, A.J. Hinch and others were laying the deep, strong foundations

for all the wins we are see ing now.

Drafting well (Jose Altuve, Carlos Correa, George Springer, Alex Bregman and others) was part of it. So was scout ing, development, seeking out treasures amid the refuge other teams threw overboard.

It takes all of these parts to build a club that wins year in and year out without the decided finan cial advantage teams in New York or Los Angeles might enjoy.

Also, it’s no small irony that those who cried loud est about the sign-stealing were from Gotham and L.A. Legitimate as their gripes might seem, they start every single year with a built-in advantage of available capital to paper over mistakes, something they’re sure never to men tion.

If anything, what the Astros have done the last two years is even more impressive given the tar gets put on them once the sign-stealing was discov ered and COVID lifted enough for fans to return to the stands.

In cities large and small, in stadiums packed and otherwise, the jeers and taunts rained down, especially on Altuve and Bregman, yet also on many different players who weren’t around and had nothing to do with the events of 2017.

This wasn’t a case of

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“booing them because they’re good” stuff seen with other high-profile teams. This was nasty, and sometimes went beyond signs, chants or props.

No wonder the Astros took particular delight in what they accomplished. True, a good part of it involved rewarding Baker, one of baseball’s most popular figures. Another part of it was clinching in front of Houston fans that saw Washington in 2019 and Atlanta in 2021 celebrate on their field.

More likely, though, was the knowledge that, the more Houston wins, the more difficult it is to dismiss as a byproduct of chicanery by figures who are mostly out of the picture.

So yes, you’re allowed to have your opinion, to say that anything they do is irrevocably tainted and they can never place themselves among base ball’s all-time great teams because of it.

Just understand that a dynasty, or whatever term is applied to the Houston Astros, is not accom plished in any way other than what actually takes place on the diamond, where there’s no real shortcut to eternal glory.

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

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Stone was transported to SUNY Upstate Medical Center for treatment of his injuries. According to state Trooper Joseph Indelicato, the truck was traveling northbound on Route 13 when Stone failed to negotiate a curve.

The truck rolled over, coming to rest on its roof in the westernmost ditch. The truck, owned by Preble Milk Co-operative Associa tion in Preble, is expected to be a total loss.

10 Years Ago – Nov. 14, 2012

In a continual effort to appease parking frustrations in the village of the Cazenovia, trustees have begun to plan for the inclusion of a new parking lot between the Catherine Cummings Theater and United States Post Office on Lincklaen Street.

On Nov. 8, during a special meeting of the Cazenovia Village Board, trustees unani mously approved a resolution authorizing the purchase of 22 Lincklean St. for $152,000.

Board members discussed razing the resi dential structure, which is not protected as a historic property, paving the parcel to include about 24 parking spaces and possibly includ ing a metering system or pay station.

The house was recently appraised at $152,000 by James Toole of Toole Appraisals.

“I’m happy with the price. This is such a great opportunity,” said Mayor Kurt Wheeler.

TUESDAY, DEC. 6

Madison County Histori cal Society’s Cottage Lawn Indoor Farmers Market 2-6 p.m. 435 Main St., Oneida. Artisans from the Madison County Craft Festival will join the market with a 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 visit mchsfarmersmarket.org, or call the Madison County Historical Society at 315-363-4136.

WEDNESDAY, DEC. 7 Reskilling, Upskilling, and New-Skilling 8:15-10 a.m. Virtual. CNY Associa tion for Talent Development will discuss reskilling, upskilling, and new-skill ing along with some talent develop ment opportunities that are designed to save you time, reduce costs, and increase productivity. Cost is $25 for CNY ATD members and $40 for nonmembers; register at cnyatd.org/up coming_program2.

THURSDAY, DEC. 8

CNY ATD Orientation Noon to 1 p.m. Virtual. Learn about CNY Association for Talent Develop ment and its activities. Complimen tary virtual activity. Visit cnyatd.org/ orientation to register; contact 315546-2783 or info@cnyatd.org for more information.

SATURDAY, DEC. 10 Christmas

9:30 a.m.

SUNDAY, DEC. 18 Comfort & Joy Tour 4:30 p.m. St. James Church, 6 Green St., Cazenovia. Features Steve Angrisano and Sarah Hart. Reception to follow. Free will offering at the door.

TUESDAY DEC. 20

CNY ATD Learn@Lunch 12 p.m.-12:45 p.m. CNY ATD holds an informal conversation around current and emerging talent development topics. Topic – Share your talent development accomplishments of 2022. Compli mentary virtual activity. Registration –https://cnyatd.org/learn_lunch .

MONDAY DEC. 26

The Great Salt City 7:30 p.m. The Palace Theatre, Syr acuse. The area’s best musicians will be paying tribute to the music of leg endary artists.

DEC. 29-JAN. 2

Disney On Ice: Let’s Celebrate Upstate Medical Arena at The On center War Memorial, 515 Montgom ery St., Syracuse. With more than 50

beloved characters in the show, the legacy of Disney is displayed through 14 classic and modern stories, including “Frozen,” “Finding Dory,” “Aladdin” and “Beauty and the Beast.” Visit dis neyonice.com for tickets.

SATURDAY APRIL 8 Monster Jam Stadium Cham pionship

JMA Wireless Dome, Syracuse. The most unexpected, unscripted and unforgettable motorsports experience for families and fans in the world today returns to Syracuse for an adrena line-charged weekend. Tickets will be available for purchase online at ticketmaster.com.

ONGOING

MONDAYS Jigglebugs

Every Monday at 10:30 a.m. Manlius Library, 1 Arkie Albanese Ave. Shake and move with Miss Windy! This program is intended for toddlers, but all ages are welcome. All children must be accom panied by an adult caregiver.

Chair Yoga Class 10:30 a.m. Fayetteville Senior Center, 584 E. Genesee St. This class is for those who wish to feel healthy, remain active, and slow the aging process. Yoga moves can be done sitting or standing.

The DVD class runs for 54 minutes and is free for all members.

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

TUESDAYS

Toddler Storytime 10:30 a.m. Manlius Library, 1 Arkie Albanese Ave. Continue to support your toddler’s language and social develop ment with storytime with Miss Karen. Intended for ages 0-3.

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

WEDNESDAYS Music & Movement

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

Preschool Storytime 10:30 a.m. Manlius Library, 1 Arkie Albanese Ave. Listen to Miss Karen read stories!Childrenareinvitedtosharestories and social experiences that continue to supportliteracyandlearning.Thisprogram is intended for children ages 2 ½-5.

Family Storytime 10:30a.m.CazenoviaLibrary,Creek sidePark(alternatelocation:storygarden). Pack a blanket and join us for story time at CreeksidePark!Storytimeswillbeoutdoors as long as the weather allows.

Cookie Cafe

to noon. Columbian Pres byterian Church, corner of Routes 11 and 20, LaFayette. Create custom cookie trays from dozens of home made varieties. Bring your own tray or purchase one. Cookies are still only $12 per pound.

By kURt WheeleR

The Cazenovia girls cross country team capped an his toric season of compe tition for the program with a fifth place finish at the New York State Public High School Ath letic Association Class C championship Meet last Saturday at Vernon-Vero na-Sherrill.

Scoring 147 points, the Lakers finished fifth in a competitive field that fea tured the Class C champi ons from every section in New York State plus the top five individual run ners from each section.

East Aurora, the defend ing Class B champion, earned another state title with a total of 53 points.

This top-five finish for the Lakers was the third in the program’s history, equaling their achieve ment in 2015 and just short of their third-place finish in 2010.

Sophomore Olivia Ruddy earned her 14th first place finish for the team in 14 races this season with a personal course record perfor mance of 21 minutes, 1.8 seconds to capture 27th in the state.

Her time was 35 sec onds faster than last week despite the wet conditions caused by steady rains the day before the meet.

Junior Dinah Gifford ran one of her best races of the season to place second for the team, cap turing 52nd in a time of 22:00.3, also a personal

Chittenango trio runs in state Class B races

By Phil BlaCkWell

Not far from its campus, three Chit tenango cross country runners completed their seasons taking part in the New York State Public High School Athletic Associa tion Class B championship races at VernonVerona-Sherrill.

Caleb LeBlanc ran in the boys race, and in a time of 18 minutes, 47.5 seconds he took 70th place, far off the 18:02.9 he recorded while finishing third in the Section III Class B meet a week earlier on this same course.

Of course, for many runners who were part of both events, the transition from warm, dry conditions to a cool breeze and mud on large parts of the VVS course was a big one.

Later in the day, two Chittenango girls were part of the Class B field as junior Laura Powers was joined by sophomore Ani Mc Carthy.

Powers did the best, her time of 21:30.3 putting the Bears runner in 53rd place, bet ter than more than half the field of 116 run ners as Oneida seventh-grader Molly Myatt (19:52.2) was 10th to lead the Section III con tingent.

Behind them, McCarthy would take 71st place in 22:23 flat, which was half a minute faster than the 22:53.6 she ran a week earlier to qualify for this event.

record on the course.

Freshman Maeve McGreevy earned 60th place in 22:07.8, slightly off her best at sectionals but more than two and a half minutes faster than her time at the VVS Invita tional in September, a tes timony to her exceptional improvement this season.

Senior captain Faith Wheeler (81st in 22:47.4) earned fourth for the team while Junior Zoey Gagne was 90th in 23:09.3, an other personal best time on the tough course.

Freshman Haylee Stearns (106th in 23:48.5) and senior captain Bon nie Pittman (114th in 24:15.3) each ran personal bests at VVS to round out the Laker field in their number six and seven spots for the team.

Following the race, the squad earned another honor as Wheeler was recognized with Section III’s Class C Sportsman ship Award.

The honor is given to a Senior competing at the State Meet who has rep resented the Section with sportsmanship along with athletic and academic ex cellence.

The top-five finish at the NYSPHSAA champi onship capped a memora ble 2022 campaign for the Lady Lakers that includ ed the Section III Class C title and Onondaga High School Liberty League Meet Championship.

The girls also earned an undefeated regular season and the OHSL Liberty-National league title.

and private citizens.

before stepping forward individually to receive their certificates from the judge.

Othman, who served as an inter preter with the United States Army in Iraq, was forced to flee the country with his wife and three daughters. The Oth mans arrived in the US in May 2017. Just over a year later, they became the first family that Cazenovia Welcomes Refugees (CWR) helped to resettle in Cazenovia.

Othman described becoming a citi zen as an awesome experience.

“I completed all the forms myself,” he said. “I recalled appearing for my natu ralization interview after having studied very diligently the list of 100 questions for the civics exam. The actual part of being approved, appearing for my natu ralization ceremony in [the] Syracuse courthouse, taking the oath, and getting sworn in as a newly minted citizen was very exciting. My actual emotions var ied throughout the process. I’m proud to be a United States citizen.”

CWR is a community-based initia tive that began in 2016 with the goal of working with people who were refugees as they integrate into American life. The organization also engages with Cazen ovia residents to help create a welcom ing environment for New Americans.

CWR includes representatives from multiple sectors of the community, in cluding Cazenovia College, the Cazen ovia Central School District, local faith communities, nonprofit groups, refugee resettlement organizations, civic orga nizations, local government, businesses,

The organization supports New American families by helping them iden tify housing options and by facilitating relationships with employers, schools and health care providers among other services. CWR also organizes educa tional events in the community, which increase awareness of the global refugee crisis and the challenges refugees face as they integrate into American communi ties.

CWR is supported by and works in partnership with InterFaith Works of Central New York and its Center for New Americans. The agency has pro vided resettlement and post-resettle ment services to refugee families in the Syracuse area for over 40 years. Inter Faith Works is one of only two official refugee resettlement organizations in the CNY region.

With assistance from CWR and In terFaith Works, the Othman family re settled in Cazenovia in Aug. 2018.

“The Othmans indicated they were interested in moving out of Syracuse where they were first resettled,” said Cynthia Sutton, one of the founders of CWR and a current steering committee member. “They came to visit Cazenovia, CWR introduced them to the schools and community, and they were excited to move to a welcoming village.”

Working together, CWR and Inter faith Works supported the family with housing, employment, social and medi cal services, a liaison to schools, and an introduction to Cazenovia resources, such as the Cazenovia Public Library’s English as a Second Language tutor

ing, CazCares food pantry and clothing closer, The Key consignment shop, and local grocery stores.

“The family quickly became ad justed to Cazenovia and now after [sev eral years, they] live as an independent family needing very little support from CWR,” said Sutton. “We are fortunate to have the Othmans as our friends and neighbors.”

Othman said he and his family have enjoyed their time in Cazenovia.

“Cazenovia is a great place to live,” he said. “The schools are fantastic. Ca zenovia truly has something for every one.”

CWR committee member Carla Zimmerman, who serves as Cazenovia Public Library’s literacy coordinator, is currently helping Othman’s wife, Evan Othman, to study for her General Educational Development Test to earn a high school equivalency credential.

“She just has one more subject to go,” said Zimmerman. “She [currently] works as a school monitor.”

Both Sutton and Zimmerman at tended Othman’s naturalization cer emony.

Sutton described the occasion as an emotional and very special celebration.

“It’s a huge accomplishment to ob tain your citizenship for any and all refugees; Rzgar is no exception,” said Zimmerman.

With support from Interfaith Works, CWR recently resettled a second family, New Americans from Afghanistan, in Cazenovia this past July. To learn more about CWR and that resettlement, vis it cazwelcomesrefugees.org

Cazenovia girls cross country senior captain Faith Wheel er was honored with Section iii’s Sportsmanship award during last weekend’s state championship meet at ver non-verona-Sherrill, chosen for her athletic and academ ic excellence while representing the section well.

the Cazenovia girls cross country team was undefeated in the regular season, adding OhSl and Section iii Class C post-season titles before finishing fifth in last Saturday’s New York State Public High School Athletic Association meet at vernon-verona-Sherrill.

Boys Basketball

Dec. 2-3: at Sherburne-Earlville Tip-Off Tournament

Dec. 6: Phoenix, 7 p.m.

Dec. 10: PSLA Fowler (at Corcoran HS), 11 a.m.

Dec. 13: Skaneateles, 7 p.m.

Dec. 15: at Homer, 6:45 p.m.

Dec. 19: South Jefferson, 7 p.m.

Dec. 22: at Camden, 6:30 p.m.

Jan. 4: at CBA, 7 p.m.

Jan. 6: at Mexico, 6:30 p.m.

Jan. 12: Chittenango, 7 p.m.

Jan. 17: Solvay, 7 p.m.

Jan. 20: Hannibal, 7 p.m.

Jan. 23: at South Jefferson, 7:15 p.m.

Jan. 25: Camden, 7 p.m.

Jan. 28: at Waverly, 4:45 p.m.

Jan. 31: at Phoenix, 6:30 p.m.

Feb. 3: Westhill, 7 p.m.

Feb. 7: at Marcellus, 7 p.m. Feb. 10: at Syracuse ITC, 6:45 p.m.

Girls Basketball

Nov. 29: at Holland Patent, 7 p.m. Dec. 3: Clinton, 3:30 Dec. 6: at Central Square, 6:30 p.m. Dec. 9: at Solvay, 6:30 p.m.

Dec. 13: at Skaneateles, 6:30 p.m. Dec. 16: Homer, 7 p.m.

Dec. 17: at Dryden, 12:30 p.m.

Dec. 22: Holland Patent, 7 p.m.

Jan. 3: Mexico, 7 p.m.

Jan. 5: LaFayette, 7 p.m.

Jan. 9: Bishop Ludden, 7 p.m.

Jan. 13: at Chittenango, 6:30 p.m. Jan. 18: at Hamilton, 7 p.m.

Jan. 20: at Hannibal, 6:30 p.m.

Jan. 23: at Fulton, 7:15 p.m.

Jan. 26: Phoenix, 7 p.m.

Feb. 2: at Westhill, 6:30 p.m. Feb. 6: Marcellus, 7 p.m.

Feb. 10: Syracuse West, 7 p.m. Feb. 13: Central Square, 7 p.m.

Ice Hockey

Combined with Hamilton, Morrisville Eaton; home games at Morrisville IcePlex

Dec. 2: Burnt Hills/Ballston Lake (at NYS Fairgrounds), 6 p.m. Dec. 3: Bethlehem (at NYS Fairgrounds), 1 p.m. Dec. 6: Watertown IHC, 6:30 p.m. Dec. 14: West Genesee, 6:30 p.m. Dec. 16: at Cicero-North Syracuse, 7 p.m. Dec. 17: Whitesboro, noon Dec. 20: at Liverpool, 8:15 p.m. Dec. 23: Mohawk Valley, 5 p.m. Dec. 28-29: at Cortland-Homer Christmas Tournament Jan. 3: at Syracuse, 7 p.m.

Jan. 5: at Whitesboro, 7 p.m. Jan. 13: at Baldwinsville, 7:15 p.m. Jan. 18: Fayetteville-Manlius, 6:30 p.m. Jan. 19: at Liverpool, 7:15 p.m.

Jan. 21: Ithaca, noon

Jan. 24: at Fulton, 6 p.m.

Jan. 27: CBA/Jamesville-DeWitt, 6:30 p.m.

Feb. 1: Ontario Bay, 6:30 p.m.

Feb. 10: Rome Free Academy, 6:30 p.m.

Wrestling

Dec. 1: Canastota, 6 p.m.

Dec. 3: at Morrisville-Eaton Duals, 10 a.m.

Dec. 6: Homer, 6 p.m.

Dec. 10: Brett Dixon Duals at Central Square, 10 a.m. Dec. 14: Hannibal, 6 p.m.

Dec. 21: at Jordan-Elbridge, 6 p.m.

Jan. 4: at APW/Pulaski, 6 p.m.

Jan. 7: at Port Byron Mid-Winter Classic, 10 a.m.

Jan. 10: Southern Hills, 6 p.m.

Jan. 14: Cazenovia Invitational, 10 a.m.

Jan. 21: Fallen Heroes Tournament at Canastota, 9 a.m.

Jan. 25: Liverpool, 6:30 p.m.

Jan. 28: OHSL Tournament (site TBD), 10 a.m.

Feb. 4: Section III Class C Championships, 10 a.m.

Feb. 11: Section III Division II Championships at SRC Arena, 10 a.m.

Feb. 24-25: NYSPHSAA Championships at MVP Arena, Albany

Indoor Track

- Times noted are facility/meet times (additional “invitational” meet dates may be added if they become available, eg: annual meet at Colgate*)

Wed, Nov 30 @ OCC (4:3Opm-9:00)

Sun, Dec 11 @ OCC (9:00am-2:00)

Sat, Dec 17 @ OCC (3:00pm-7:00)

*Wed, Dec 21 @ Colgate (4? - 8:30) * Addition to schedule Sat, Jan 7 @ OCC (9:00am-2:00)

Sat, Jan 14 @ OCC (9:00am-2:00)

Thurs, Jan 19 @ Utica (4:3Opm-IO:00)

League Championship: Wed, Feb 1 @ OCC - OHSL Championship (4:30pm9:30pm)

Sectional Finals: Wed, Feb 8 @ OCC - Class B1/B2 (4:30pm - 8:30pm)

State Qualifier Meet:

Wed, Feb 15 @ OCC (4:30pm-9:00)

* Snow dates if needed: December 30, January 29, February 11

NYSPHSAA Finals: Sat, Mar 4th @ Ocean Breeze - Staten Island