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By kAtE Hill Staff Writer
committee of the Greater Cazenovia Area Chamber of Commerce (GCACC), is celebrating the changing leaves and cooler weather this autumn by organizing a community-wide Fall Festival Weekend.
The festivities will be held Oct. 17-20 at multiple locations throughout town.
“Fall Fest is a lot of work, but it is so worth it,” said Caz Life member Caitlin Gambee, coowner of The Brewster Inn. “Cazenovia’s Fall Fest isn’t just the effort of a few people; it is a huge collaborative effort. You should have seen our first meeting! We don’t have an exact plan, but when we all add in our little part, the event grows into something incredible. The best part is seeing all the community members collaborate. Someone will toss out an idea, and then another person will say, ‘I can add this to it,’ and at the end of the day, we have a Fall Fest weekend that we can be really proud of.”
The celebration will kick off on Thursday evening with a BYOB spooky terrarium class at Jasmine Rae Floral Design, live music at Meier’s Creek Brewing Company, a Halloween-themed book talk at Ink & Paper Bookstore, a special Lorenzo mansion tour exploring
By kAtE Hill Staff Writer
On Oct. 7, the Cazenovia Town Board adopted a resolution to formally introduce a draft update to the Town of Cazenovia Comprehensive Plan.
The draft was prepared by a special board appointed to propose amendments to the comprehensive plan for the town board’s consideration.
The updated plan will serve as a roadmap for the future of the Town of Cazenovia and facilitate the day-to-day decisions of local officials and residents.
“[The Comprehensive Plan Review Special Board] has prepared this comprehensive plan over the last two and a half years,” said Cazenovia Town Su -
pervisor Kyle Reger, who added that the team has dedicated many volunteer hours to the task and done a tremendous job.
In October 2023, the town held a public meeting for community members to learn more about the comprehensive planning process and share ideas and feedback to guide the development of the goals and strategies in
the plan. A community survey was also available to allow the public to share further input and ideas to be included in the comprehensive plan.
In May 2024, the town presented a draft comprehensive plan update to the public during an informational meeting at the Cazenovia Public Library. Attendees were invited to review the
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Cazenovia’s community-wide Fall Festival Weekend will be held oct. 17-20 at multiple locations throughout town. Festival l Page 5
summit Church merges with oran Community Church
Summit Church recently announced that it has merged with the Oran Community Church on Cazenovia Road in Manlius and will be vacating its Cazenovia location.
The church has shared a space with the Cazenovia United Methodist Church at 21 Lincklaen St. for over a decade.
“With a mixture of sadness and happiness, we announce that Summit Church is relocating to Oran,” said Summit Church Lead Pastor Daniel Schallmo. “[There is] sadness because we have enjoyed the friendship and hospitality of Cazenovia United Methodist Church for the past 11 years, [but we are also] happy to say hello to the historical Oran and Pompey community in Manlius.”
Oran Community Church was originally organized as the Pleasant Valley Society in 1805.
The current sanctuary was erected in 1851, with an addition built in the 1960s.
According to a press release announcing the merger, the church sits on 12.5 acres and has 42 adjacent acres that will be used for large events.
The historic building is currently undergoing extensive renovations.
The modifications include a new front entrance, a
new heating and cooling system for the worship center, new air conditioning units for the Summit Fellowship Hall, a fresh air exchange system for the lower-level classrooms and recreation space, new high-efficiency lighting, and new carpeting and fresh paint throughout the building.
There are also plans to expand the parking, provide ADA-compliant access, host special events using the building’s full kitchen, and improve the nature walk and hiking trail for easy access to Limestone Creek.
Summit Church was established in 2005 under the leadership of Schallmo and his wife, Cindy.
“Our vision is to reach families, to adapt and serve people’s needs, and to provide uplifting God-centered worship,” the Summit Church press release states.
“Summit will continue to provide a strong commitment to bring Jesus Christ into every home in their community while sharing the Bible as the infallible word of God.”
Summit Church provides age-graded and youth ministries, Bible studies, life groups where people “do life together,” discipleship classes and programs, and multiple outreach activities.
The church is currently taking suggestions on ways
lius. A survey is available on the Summit Church web
site.
The First Presbyterian Church of Cazenovia, NY is planning a luminary memorial walkway on All Saint’s Day Eve (Oct. 31, 2024) to remember family members and friends who have gone on before us. The luminaries will be located on the walkway in front of the church. All are welcome to submit names to be included on the luminaries by clicking on the link at: cazpres.org or by filling out the form below and submitting it to The First Presbyterian Church of Cazenovia, 27 Albany Street, Cazenovia, NY 13035. This is all free The First Presbyterian Church of Cazenovia invites interested youth from the Cazenovia area to participate in the annual Christmas Pageant. All ages and abilities are welcome to join in celebrating the birth of Jesus! Rehearsals are held during the 10:00 Sunday service beginning October 27, 2024, and continue November 3, 10, 17, and 24. Dress rehearsal is 10:00 Saturday, December 7, and the pageant is presented during Sunday worship on December 8.
Please return this form no later than Monday, October 28, 2024.
to be included on the Luminary Memorial
Please contact the church office (315-655-3191) and leave a message for Courtney Guarneiri by October 20 with any questions or to sign up.
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summit Church is relocating from the Cazenovia united Methodist Church at 21 lincklaen st., Cazenovia, to the oran Community Church at 8560 Cazenovia rd., Manlius.
Local long-distance runner completes a marathon in all 50 states
By kAtE Hill Staff Writer
Piano Trio: Scott Cuellar, piano; Holgen Gjoni, cello; Philip Marten, violin
Cazenovia’s first Annual Chilly Chili 5K Run/Walk.
Founded in 1970, CCH is an early learning and childcare center that serves families in the greater Cazenovia area. The annual Chilly Chili race, typically held each January, is the organization’s biggest fundraiser.
Noll ran her first marathon, the Toronto Waterfront Marathon, in 2006.
“My first marathon in Toronto was lonely, and, of course, I had no experience in how to hydrate or pace myself physically and mentally for 26.2 miles,” she recalled. “My longest training run was eighteen miles.”
In 2010, Noll learned about the 50 State Marathon Club, a non-profit organization whose members share the common goal of running a marathon in all 50 states. To join, a runner must have completed a marathon in at least 10 states. According to its web -
site, the organization has 5,361 members in all 50 states, DC, and 21 foreign countries. Its members have run a combined total of more than 378,000 marathons.
Noll said her favorite aspects of marathon running are the people, the travel, and the challenge of achieving big physical goals.
“I felt a multitude of feelings — ecstatic, proud, exhausted, energized, and amazed,” she stated when remembering the moment she achieved her goal. “My 50th state marathon was a perfect experience. I was confident in my pre-race training and race-day routines. [Friends ran with me] at various miles along the course, my son came from North Dakota to help me, friends made cheer signs and met me throughout the race, and strangers called out my name and cheered. Pushing my friend from Utah [in a wheelchair] down the final stretch of friends and family was so joyous.”
To learn more about the 50 State Marathon Club, visit 50statesmarathonclub.com.
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on sept. 29, former Cazenovia resident Penny noll accomplished her goal of running a marathon in each of the 50 states.
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Victorian death and funerary practices, and a “Kick-Off Spookeasy” event at The Brae Loch Inn featuring special cocktails, live music, ghost tours, and finger foods.
On Friday morning, the Cazenovia Public Library (CPL) will host a block playtime for children ages 18 months and up and their caregivers. Adults are invited to the library in the afternoon to learn how to decorate pumpkins with dried flowers. Later, CPL will welcome Galen Druke, an expert on American democracy and electoral politics, to the community room to present “Making Sense of the 2024 Election” as part of the Cazenovia Forum lecture series.
In addition, Friday’s schedule features a new beer release and live music at Meier’s Creek, a family-friendly movie under the stars at Madison County Distillery, and live music at The Brae Loch Inn.
Saturday’s festivities include a pancake breakfast at the American Legion Post 88, the fall farmers’ market in Memorial Park, and downtown pop-up shops featuring “Fall Fun” shopping, deals, complimentary sweet treats, beverage samples, activities, and more.
Additionally, the American Legion
draft, ask questions, and provide feedback.
“There has been lots of great public feedback,” said Reger.
The town board will review the special board’s proposed amendments to the “Town of Cazenovia Comprehensive Plan Update 2030” and hold a public hearing on Dec. 9 at 7:30 p.m. to receive additional community input.
The draft plan can be reviewed online at caztownplan2030.org. Feedback or questions can also be submitted on the website.
In addition to formally introducing the draft plan update, the town must share the document with Madison County Planning for review and com -
will host a craft show and live music, Cazenovia Community Fitness will lead a one-hour morning workout in Lakeland Park, Summit Church will set up its “Kids’ Fun Zone,” CPL will have a book sale and pumpkin-themed storytime, the Cazenovia Fire Department will open its station to the public, and the Cazenovia Preservation Foundation will lead a fall foliage hike along the South Trail.
The “Second Annual Witches Paddle” on Cazenovia Lake is scheduled for Saturday afternoon. Kayaks and paddleboards will launch from the park and ride area near the intersection of routes 92 and 20, across from the Fairchild Hill parking area. Participants will paddle to Lakeland Park for a costume contest and photo opportunities.
On Sunday morning, The Brewster Inn will present a one-hour lakeside yoga session and a build-your-own fall mimosa bar.
Families are invited to Lorenzo State Historic Site for its “Ponies and Pumpkin Spice” event and then to The Haven at Skanda for property tours and interactions with the rescued farm animals.
At 3 p.m., the Brae Loch Inn will present a “Dinner with the Spirits” event featuring a prix fixe dinner menu, a presentation by
plete the New York State Environmental Quality Review Act process.
i n other news
The town board adopted the 2025 Town of Cazenovia tentative budget as the preliminary budget for the fiscal year beginning Jan. 1, 2025.
A budget work session is scheduled for Wednesday, Oct. 23, at 6 p.m., for the board to review the 2025 preliminary budget in greater detail.
A public hearing regarding the adoption of the proposed 2024 town budget will be held on Monday, Nov. 4, at 7:30 p.m.
The board also approved the use of Ridge Road, Ten Eyck Avenue, Lincklaen Road, and Syosset Drive for the 2024 Pumpkin Run, a fundraiser for
Cazenovia Lake Summit Annual Watershed Council Meeting
Saturday, October 26th, 10:15am Cazenovia Public Library
2024 Cazenovia Lake Summit Agenda
10:30-10:35 Watershed Introduction
10:35-10:40 Town Update
10:40-10:45 Rake Toss and 2024 Treatment Results
10:45-10:50 Village Update
10:50-11:00 5 Year Plan Review
11:00-11:15 Dam Removal Status
11:15-11:25 Wetlands Act Status
11:25 Open Discussion
The meeting is open to everyone, non-lakefront owners and lakefront owners. We are excited to inform and solicit your feedback. Cazenovia Lake is a vital resource for our community.
The Watershed Council is a cooperative organization with members that include the Town and Village of Cazenovia, and the Cazenovia Lake Association.
paranormal investigators, tarot card readings, and a ghost tour of the building.
Our Farm and Critz Farms will celebrate the fall harvest by inviting visitors to join in some quintessential fall activities on Saturday and Sunday.
Our Farm will have food trucks and offer pumpkin picking, a corn maze, a petting zoo, and horse rides on both days.
Critz Farms’ celebration will include pumpkin picking, a corn maze, wagon rides, a haunted barn, a cow train, live music, an animal area, and beer and cider tastings.
Throughout the entire Fall Festival, visitors to Stone Quarry Hill Art Park (SQHAP) are invited to walk through SQHAP Teaching Artist Laura Knieser Reeder’s new piece, “Cultivator 8.1.2024.1649.Next Generation,” on the upper south hill beside Dorothy Riester’s “Song” sculpture.
Reeder’s work involves creating largescale installations directly in natural environments using materials sourced from the land itself or biodegradable elements to highlight the impacts of human consumption and waste on such spaces. Her latest “Cultivator” piece was designed in collaboration with students from the Syracuse Hebrew Day School.
the Cazenovia Central School District Graduating Classes of 2025 and 2026.
The event is scheduled for Sunday, Oct. 27, at 1 p.m.
Reger will hold his next monthly office hours on Saturday, Oct. 19, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the New Woodstock Free Library. Community members are invited to sit down with him and discuss any town issue.
The Cazenovia Lake Watershed Council will present its annual Lake Summit at the Cazenovia Public Library on Oct. 26 from 10:15 a.m. to noon. The community is invited to attend.
The full Cazenovia Fall Festival schedule and event details are available at cazenovia.com/fallfestival.
Caz Life is the events and marketing committee of the GCACC. Its members work to foster local business development, promote tourism, and implement effective marketing strategies to enhance the vibrancy and economic growth of the village.
“Caz Life is a group of volunteer members representing a myriad of businesses and non-profits who come together [to showcase] all that our amazing community has to offer,” said Gambee. “We are proud to live and work in Cazenovia and enjoy sharing with others a little slice of what we love about this town.”
Promotions for Cazenovia Fall Fest are supported by a grant awarded to the Cazenovia Area Community Development Association (CACDA) through Empire State Development’s Market New York program.
CACDA has partnered with Caz Life, and the funds, totaling $50,000 over two years, are being used for seasonal marketing campaigns in 2024 and 2025.
To learn more about Caz Life, visit cazenovialife.com.
The United Climate Action Network will hold its Climate Leadership Summit at the
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According to the National Resource Center on Domestic Violence, Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM) evolved from the “Day of Unity” held in October 1981 and conceived by the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence.
The goal of creating the initial “Day of Unity” was to connect advocates across the country who were working to end violence against women and their children.
This concept grew into a week devoted to some key themes such as mourning those who have died because of domestic violence, celebrating those who have survived and connecting those who work to end violence.
In 1987 the first Domestic Violence Awareness Month was observed and coincided with the launch of the first national domestic violence toll free hotline.
In 1989, the U.S. Congress passed Public Law 101-112 designating October of that year as National Domestic Violence Awareness Month.
Such legislation has passed every year since with the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence providing key leadership in this effort. Each year, the Day of Unity is celebrated the first Monday of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, according to the National Resource Center on Domestic Violence.
According to the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence the statistics on domestic violence are staggering.
The NCAD reports that on average, nearly 20 people per minute are physically abused by an intimate partner in the United States. During one year, this equates to more than 10 million women and men.
Also according to the same organization 1 in 4 women and 1 in 9 men experience severe intimate partner physical violence, intimate partner contact sexual violence, and/or intimate partner stalking with impacts such as injury, fearfulness, post-traumatic stress disorder, use of victim services, contraction of sexually transmitted disease.
The NCAD goes on to report that 1 in 3 women and 1 in 4 men have experienced some form of physical violence by an intimate partner. This includes a range of behaviors such as slapping, shoving and pushing.
In addition it is reported that 1 in 7 women and 1 in 25 men have been injured by an intimate partner, 1 in 10 women have been raped by an intimate partner.
Data on this is unavailable on male victims, according to the NCAD.
On a typical day, there are more than 20,000 phone calls placed to domestic violence hotlines nationwide, the NCAD reports.
Intimate partner violence accounts for 15% of all violent crime according to the NCAD and domestic victimization is correlated with a higher rate of depression and suicidal behavior.
These numbers are overwhelming.
According to multiple sources, the reality is domestic violence affects millions, both women and men, of every race, religion, culture and status and it’s not just punches and black eyes, it’s yelling, humiliation, stalking, manipulation, coercion, threats and isolation. It’s stealing a paycheck, keeping tabs online, non-stop texting, constant use the silent treatment, or calling someone stupid so often they believe it.
Studies have shown that nearly three out of four Americans personally know someone who is or has been a victim of domestic violence and encourages everyone to take a stand and support survivors and speak out against domestic violence all month long.
If you need assistance or want to talk to someone about domestic violence, call 1-800942-6906, text “START” to 88788, or visit nyscadv.org.
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“This place where my heart is, where I raised my children …. could there be a more beautiful place?”
So wrote Ruth Anne Reagan in the forward to her book of poems. By her words and actions, Marcellus was an allencompassing, a living entity that stimulated a Renaissance woman to create in art, music and words.
I first actually “met” Ruth in the early 1970s, when she was taking a series of DIY lessons about fixing simple home disasters. She explained that, with eight children at home, something was always breaking and if she didn’t learn how to fix these things, they would never get fixed. I qualified this interaction with Ruth because it is possible to know someone but never have spoken with them. Ruth, Bernie and their children were there at church every Sunday. Her name was in the local paper, as a volunteer, a leader, a presence. And if, for those reasons, I knew her. But, there were other reasons as well.
The flow of life brings you to know people on a more intimate level. Somewhere in 1983, we had bid on and won a portrait donated by Ruth Anne. For us, having a portrait done was intimidating, especially when it was being done by someone with so much local cachet. This was something only other people did. You have to understand that, at that time, even taking a photo was some -
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thing special. You could have a roll of film in your camera for a whole year without using it up. A portrait, done by an artist’s hand, was more than special. The subject of the portrait was to be our youngest, Emily, who was four at the time.
We appeared at Ruth’s house dressed for a sitting. Em wore a straw wide brimmed hat, a red dress with black patent leather Mary Janes, accessorized with a face full of the remnants of chicken pox. I’m sure that Ruth could tell that we were ill at ease and so, before the “sitting” began, we sat and chatted, reviewing the Regan family history with childhood diseases. She guaranteed that the portrait would not contain reference to the “spots.” The resulting portrait, which hangs in our home today, captured the joy that was my little girl and the memory of the kindness that Ruth showed the nervous mother.
How many have portraits done by Ruth in their homes? Must be hundreds.
Ruth played the organ at St. Francis Xavior church and when I became a cantor (song leader,) we worked together…or as she put it, we shared a “gig.”
While Ruth was a professional musician, I was most certainly not. The ability to read the notes and translate them
into music was a stretch for me. Counting time was not one of my strengths. I apologized, telling her that I would probably not be able to follow the meter on the page of music. I would be either behind or ahead of the music … maybe both.
She replied by telling me that it was her job to follow me. It was amazing. That said a lot about the woman and a lot about her philosophy.
Ruth played the organ at that same little girl’s wedding, accompanying one of my daughter’s classmates, Dinyar Vania, a local boy and an accomplished opera singer. Dinyar was flying in from out of town and would not be able to rehearse. I shared my concern with Ruth.
I remember her putting her hand on mine and smiling, “ Not to worry. We’re both professionals.” The music was spectacular.
It was last year that I received a handwritten note from Ruth telling me how much she liked reading my columns in the Eagle Press.
“I write every day, long hand, since I don’t have access to my computer any more,” she wrote. I was beyond flattered. Here was an accomplished artist, musician, a published author and the mother of eight phenomenal children, and she liked my work.
There is a temptation to list all of the ways in which Ruth Anne Reagan contributed to
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Years Ago in History
By CinDy BEll toBEy
120 years Ago –oct. 13, 1904
Delphi Falls – The hair-snake worm found in cabbages mentioned by the press in different parts of the country as poisoning people who ate of them, as alluded to by us last week, seems to be a little bit “fishy,” as several in this section who have found them have experienced no ill effects whatever from eating cabbages in which they were found.
Those who have gone without their accustomed “boiled dinner” may now go for it with a relish, as it is also reported that investigations at the Experiment Station have found them harmless and tame.
90 years Ago –
oct. 18, 1934
Cherry Valley Turnpike, New York State’s section of U. S. Route 20, a transcontinental highway from Boston, Mass. to Seattle, Wash., is drawing an ample amount share of interstate travel. One automobile in every five or six utilizing the Cherry Valley route bears a “foreign” license, according to a traffic census computed Sunday at the office of Guy W. Pinck, district state engineer.
Twelve-hour counts were taken on Oct. 6 and 7 at two points on the highway. At Clintonville, five miles east of Skaneateles, tabulators recorded 891 automobiles, 195 of them out-of-state, on Oct. 6, and 1,797 automobiles, 215 of them bearing “foreign” plates, on Oct. 7.
About the same proportion of out-ofstate tags was shown in similar counts at Pompey, between Lafayette and Cazenovia.
There 1,272 cars were clocked the first day, 207 of them visiting New York State, and 2,432 were recorded the next day, with 288 “visitors.”
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60 years Ago –oct. 15, 1964
New, officially recognized milk and butterfat records by Registered Holstein cows in this area were underscored in a special report from The Holstein-Friesian Association of America.
Vicinity cows included in the report are: Ada Sears Evergreen, a five-year-old, owned by Robert H. Fisher, Cazenovia produced 19,080 lbs. of milk and 638 lbs. of butterfat in 333 days.
Hunterbrook Ormsby Cash, a nine-yearold, owned by W. Newton Sweetland, Cazenovia, produced 15,660 lbs. of milk and 548 lbs. of butterfat in 305 days.
These new production figures may be compared to the estimate annual output of 7,500 lbs. milk and 275 lbs. of butterfat by the average U.S. dairy cow, notes the national Holstein Association.
30 years Ago –oct. 19, 1994
There was a grand coming out party for the new fitness center at Cazenovia Central School on Saturday.
The facility, which was for the most part paid for by the school’s athletic booster club, has been in operation since school opened.
The grand opening was timed to coincide with homecoming weekend, to give the maximum number of people of opportunity to tour the center. That strategy worked.
The facility is already receiving rave reviews, both from the community and from the students and faculty.
It is a look into the future of conditioning needs of all ages. Gregg Carroll, athletic director at the school, said the new room will be a great addition that will receive wide use.
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Francisco Lindor slowly trotted around the bases without a single extra dollop of emotion after hitting the biggest grand slam in his team’s history.
He was about the only one.
Around him most of the 42,000 on hand in the borough of Queens were screaming, jumping, hugging or some variation of all three, making enough noise for a 737 at nearby LaGuardia –at 7:37 p.m., no less.
Part joy, part release, part disbelief –in other words, OMG.
That’s the shorthand for, well you know. More accurately, though, it’s the rap song by shortstop Jose Iglesias the New York Mets adopted into a threeletter slogan given to every home run hitter late in this wild 2024 season.
Three times in the last two weeks it also described the emotion of just about every baseball fan watching the Mets go from possibly missing the playoffs to possibly jetting into the Fall Classic.
Lindor evoked it in a wild Game 161 in Atlanta with a go-ahead ninth-inning blast which was the second Mets comeback in as many innings to lock up a playoff spot.
Housing development in Manlius
To the editor:
I was surprised when I read in the Post Standard that the Manlius board had approved plans for the largest housing development in the town in the last decade. It includes 310 apartments in three five-story buildings and 3,500 sq. ft. of commercial space. They hope to attract renters working for Micron, 30 miles away!
It concerns me that there was no transparency here. Yes, I suppose if you attended all town meetings you could have stumbled upon these plans and there was an article in the Post Standard on July 4, 2023.
Shouldn’t the residents of Manlius Township have been informed about the possibility of 310 apartments being built on pristine land? Isn’t that why we vote for members of the board, to represent our needs, keep us informed and vote according to what we want? How can they do that if they do not advertise and solicit opinions from Manlius residents?
The land on which they plan to build provides habitat to many animals, fish and birds. For four years we have watched an osprey “couple” build their nest and raise their fledglings on the property. Last Friday their active nest was taken down. It was gone with no trace of its existence.
There are hundreds of trees on that land. They capture carbon and assist in keeping the air clean. These things may not seem important, but they are a part of our eco system which is being trampled on. NY State is trying to follow a climate action plan and cutting down many trees will not reduce greenhouse gases.
the world. The list would be impressively long.
But Ruth’s story is encapsulated in the opening lines, the quote from her poetry. Anything more is simply
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ing what possibly was his last at-bat in a Mets uniform on the brink of free agency, went the opposite way in the ninth inning of the decisive third game of the Wild Card series to crush the spirit of Milwaukee.
And when Lindor returned nearly a week later in the Division Series with his bases-clearing blast that ultimately knocked out the Philadelphia Phillies….well, at some point those same three letters are all one can say.
Imagining all this back at the 55game mark was preposterous. The Mets were 22-33.
Bad weeks and bad games were followed by worse. The Phillies, heck, most of the National League had the upper hand.
For Mets fans still stuck on the glory of 1986, about all they could look forward to was a summer of Gary, Keith and Ron on SNY or the incomparable Howie Rose on radio lamenting another lost opportunity.
How did it turn?
A lot of tangible reasons, from the MVP play of Lindor to the improved lineup and defense to a pitching staff
The town board says there will be a traffic light installed. Traffic on N. Burdick is already backed up at the corner of Burdick and Genesee every day. This will only confound the problem. It seems to me we should be having a referendum on this major project, which will consume green space, increase traffic, and impact surrounding neighborhoods, as well as an already congested town area. MAry MCCoy fayetteville
Rice for village trustee
To the editor:
I am writing to enthusiastically endorse Jane Rice for another term as trustee for the Village of Fayetteville. It is truly not often that we are given an opportunity to vote for a candidate with her credentials. Those who attend a village board meeting have witnessed her ability to listen and collaborate. She is fiscally responsible. The village tax rate has been reduced in each of the last two years and stands at a five year low.
Jane has been a resident of Fayetteville for over 30 years and raised her three children here. She is an attorney who began her career as an urban planner. She served on the Village of Fayetteville Planning board, and was its chair, for many years prior to being recently appointed to the Fayetteville Village Board.
As a trustee, one of the issues Jane is currently working on is pedestrian and bike mobility through the village. She is also the village’s liaison to the Fayetteville Senior Center.
Jane clearly loves Fayetteville. We residents have been fortunate to have an experienced and public spirited individual like her to serve on our board of
proof of the who, the why, the how and finally the where. Ruth designed her life, set it in the village of Marcellus, weaving a tapestry of energy, kindness, friendship, generosity and responsibility, embellishing it with talent and creativity that will
dealing quite well most nights and strong leadership from first-year manager Carlos Mendoza.
Come on, though. You have to point out the quirks, from the team meeting on May 29 to the emergence of the OMG necklace to, most of all, the presence one night in June of a certain purple mascot for a certain ubiquitous fast-food giant throwing out a ceremonial first pitch.
When a win streak followed, one could not escape it, Grimace embraced by players (purple shoes for some players) to fans (lots of do-it-yourself costumes in the stands) to the installation of a purple seat at Citi Field. Really.
Oh, and it’s continued into the postseason.
When in Milwaukee, Alonso (him again) went to a nearby farm and picked out a pumpkin.
Yes, it’s turned into a Rally Pumpkin, perhaps even the real-life Great Pumpkin, Linus.
Can you imagine any of this associated with the other Major League Baseball team in New York? In short, the Mets’ ability to not take things too seriously provides an antidote to the sometimes-too-serious folks in Yankee pinstripes.
trustees. In the upcoming election, please vote for Jane Rice for trustee. MiCHAEl sMitH fayetteville
Vote for Mannion
To the editor:
For all the GOP bleating about the southern border, the danger is already here among us in CNY in the continuing threat to women’s health and reproductive autonomy posed by anti-choice candidates. Rep. Brandon Williams recently shared his views on abortion in an opinion column (www.syracuse.com on 10/4/24). Williams related that when his pregnant wife faced potential complications and doubts about fetal viability, “Stephanie chose to take the risks and continue on with the pregnancy.” He then drew the opposite conclusion: “That’s why I’m pro-life.”
The operative word here is: choice, an option not currently available in over 20 states thanks to the recent Dobbs decision by the conservative Supreme Court majority that undid 50 years of supposedly “settled law” protecting women’s right to choose abortions. Rep. Williams’s anti-choice votes have earned him an A+ rating by Susan B. Anthony Pro-Life America. Despite recent assurances, he has routinely supported MAGA initiatives damaging to the welfare of women and their families. He cannot be trusted to protect our reproductive autonomy.
Vote for Sen. John Mannion as NY-22 US Congressman. He has consistently supported legislation in NY allowing critical healthcare decisions to be made by women and medical professionals, not by politicians.
ElizABEtH MoorE Cazenovia
never be recognized on larger stages, but I do think that she was happy in this village where she could create beauty in this time and place with the delight that her life meant to all of us who knew, respected and loved her.
CROSSWORD
SUDOKU
Now if only it leads to the end of a championship drought that now spans 38 years, so long ago that none of the current Mets were born and megafan Jerry Seinfeld was still just a stand-up comic. What’s the deal?
Given recent events, do you doubt the Mets can pull it off? There appears, with this group, just the sort of mojo that even the 2000 and 2015 teams which reached the World Series didn’t have on a complete basis, and no one in New York needs reminding of how it ended in 2000.
We’ve lost so many baseball legends this year, from Willie Mays to Pete Rose to Luis Tiant, but that list also includes Ed Kranepool and Bud Harrelson, beloved long-time Mets who were present at the 1969 miracle and only got to witness one more title from the team to which they gave most of their lives.
Maybe this one is for Eddie and for Buddy, and for every other New Yorker too familiar with Mets heartache to finally have something else happen –enough to say, well, you know, those three letters.
Phil Blackwell is sports editor at Eagle News. He can be reached at pblackwell@ eaglenewsonline.com.
Relief effort
To the editor:
Over the past two weeks, thousands of American Red Cross disaster responders have been working around the clock to provide safe refuge, comfort and support to those whose lives and communities have been devastated first, by Hurricane Helene, and now also by Hurricane Milton. Thanks to monetary support and volunteer assistance, the lifesaving mission of the Red Cross remains strong and constant. I’m proud to be a volunteer with the Central New York Chapter of the Red Cross. In response to Hurricane Helene, dozens of emergency response vehicles are now providing meals, water and supplies to those living without electricity and struggling to clean up their homes. As Floridians struggle with the new damage from Milton, the Red Cross is also working tirelessly in the Carolinas, Georgia and Tennessee to provide shelter, food, water, relief supplies and comfort to those still coping with the unimaginable destruction left behind by Hurricane Helene. The Red Cross reunification staff is also helping people that are trying to find missing loved ones.
In these uncertain times, we need to tell the affected communities that they are not alone. You can help by sending a financial donation or by making an appointment to give blood or platelets. In addition, please consider signing up to become a volunteer by visiting redcross. org or by calling 1-800-RED CROSS (800733-2767).
AnnE sAltMAn, rED Cross voluntEEr Cazenovia
Ann Ferro is a mother, a grandmother and a retired social studies teacher. While still figuring out what she wants to be when she grows up, she lives in Marcellus with lots of books, a spouse and a large orange cat.
FROM THE MAILBAG
PENNY SAVER
Cazenovia girls tennis wins title
By PHil BlACkWEll
Sure, it had to wait a couple of more days, but the Cazenovia girls tennis team did not mind.
Three wins in a span of 48 hours brought the Lakers another Section III Class C championship, sealed in Friday’s championship match at Utica Parkway Courts where it took out no. 2 seed Copenahgen.
Rainouts kept the quarterfinal round from taking place until last Wednesday, Cazenovia hosting no. 8 seed Skaneateles and emerging from this latest Lakers duel with a 6-1 victory.
A doubles sweep began with Williams and Vaccaro getting through some early stress to beat Madelyn Vance and Makayla Barron 7-5, 6-3, while Lila Campagna and Ava Galton routed Georgia Krielder and Livy Lovenguth 6-2, 6-0.
Charlotte Rushing and Audrey Henry rolled past Millie Wu and Lily Bennett 6-1, 6-4,while reversing those scores Bailey Burns and Audrey Henry defeated MaryKate Holst and Addy Pavlus 6-4,
By PHil BlACkWEll
Having waited until October to get its first win of the season the Cazenovia football team resolved to make it a habit, just like it was for so much of recent history.
At Al Merola Stadium last Friday night the Lakers took on Solvay and, with its best defensive performance of the season, was able to subdue the Bearcats 20-6.
In three consecutive defeats to open the season Cazenovia’s defense surrendered
By PHil BlACkWEll
Even as temperatures began to cool and conditions changed, each of the Cazenovia cross country teams remained well clear of their OHSL Liberty National division competition.
The Lakers easily swept past Solvay last Wednesday afternoon at the Sean Goggin Sports Complex, with the girls taking a 15-50 victory and the boys humbling the Bearcats 15-46.
Just four days removed from a smallschool team title at the Tully Invitational, the Cazenovia girls had Lily Kogut go to the front and prevail in 22 minutes 15.9 seconds.
By PHil BlACkWEll
Even with all the improvement it has shown in the course of the 2024 season the Cazenovia field hockey team still has plenty of room with which to still grow, and time to do so.
This was evident last Monday night at Port Byron/Union Springs where the Lakers where a slow start ended up proving costly in a 3-1 defeat to the Panthers.
Having lost 4-0 when these two teams met two weeks earlier, Cazenovia managed to play PB/US to a first-half scoreless draw,
By PHil BlACkWEll
Having played such a memorable game the first time around, the Cazenovia and Chittenango boys soccer teams were set to
6-1.
Bouncing back from Leah Bell’s 6-3, 6-1 singles defeat to Eva DeJesus, Cazenovia had Madden Cobb beat Addison Zieler 7-5, 6-0 and Nora Berg top Katie Danforth 6-3, 6-1.
Thursday’s semifinal against no. 4 seed Marcellus brought the same amount of success, only here the Lakers pulled off a shutout topping the Mustangs 7-0.
Preserving that perfect mark required Campagna and Galton to go three sets to beat Zofia Piorkowski and Katie Devereaux 6-1, 4-6, 6-3, but every other match needed just two sets.
Williams and Vaccaro won 6-3, 6-4 over Shaelyn Kelly and Abby Finn, with Rushing and Audrey Henry topping Deveraux and Molly Moses 6-1, 6-4. Claiming a second set tiebreak, Burns and Claire Henry worked past Anna Aupperle and Caitlyn Sammon 6-4, 7-6 (7-1).
Over in singles, Berg’s 6-2, 6-4 win over Adeline Kinsley was the closest of the three matches. Bell nearly got a shutout beating Sofia Tufenkjian 6-1, 6-0, with Cobb topping Xian Angiotti 6-0, 6-2.
121 points, but against a strong Solvay ground attack the Lakers only gave up 91 rushing yards and 212 yards overall.
More importantly, a single secondquarter touchdown was all Solvay could produce, which briefly tied the game 6-6 before the Lakers scored twice before halftime to move in front for good.
Bryce Enders led the defense, recording seven tackles and nine assists. Edward Moskvich added five tackles and two assists, with two of Carter Bowden’s four
Maeve McGreevy grabbed the runner-up spot in 23:40.9, with Avery Cashatt third in 24:37.3. Gwen Livingston (25:51.7), Haylee Stearns (25:52.9) and Izzy Stromer-Galley (25:53.2) all followed.
Over in the boys race Cazenovia’s Jake Woolbert followed up his Tully Invitational victory on Oct. 5 with an 18:14 here that beat the field by more than a minute.
Will Galton and Nolan Campagna both finished in 19:25 and Kooper Wilmot (19:26) was a second behind. Evan Molloy, in 19:39, completed a top-five Lakers sweep as Tristan Field-Bradley (20:25) and Henri Mongeau (20:30) also ran well.
As this went on Chittenango had its own league meet against Cortland, dominating
its defense severely limiting shot opportunities.
However, the Panthers did go in front 1-0 in the third quarter and pulled away in the final 15 minutes despite Bridget Stromer-Galley getting on the board for the Lakers. Raelee McDowell led the way for PB/US, scoring twice and assisting on her team’s other goal by Cameryn Brundage.
Back at the Upper Turf field two days later, Cazenovia again tried to avenge an early-season loss, this time to Homer, but again was turned back, the Trojans prevail-
battle again last Thursday afternoon at the Sean Googin Sports Complex.
And for a while, it looked like the Lakers would get a season sweep – but with a big late-game turnaround which featured
Caz volleyball falls to Marcellus in five sets
By PHil BlACkWEll
Few, if any, matches in the 2024 season for the Cazenovia girls volleyball team could compare, in sheer volume and twists, to last Wednesdays’ showdown with Marcellus.
A Mustangs team going through an unexpected mid-season coaching change found enough within itself to outlast the Lakers in five set and win its fourth in a row.
Having lost the opening set 25-17, Cazenovia endured a torrent of set points in the second and won it, 31-29, only to find close to the same thing happen in the third set and Marcel-
lus take it 30-28.
Refusing to give up, the Lakers played close again in the fourth set and this time won it 2522, only to run out of steam in the final set as Marcellus claimed that race by a 15-9 margin.
This followed last Monday’s match against Solvay where the Lakers banged through the first two sets 25-15 and 25-20, only to have the Bearcats win the third before it put things away in the fourth, each of those sets also ending 20-20.
Cazenovia’s events this week include a Wednesday match with Skaneateles and Saturday’s trip to Phoenix for the Onondaga High School League tournament.
tackles going for losses as Bowden and Bobby Livingston both got interceptions.
On the other end of the ball, Livingston had a modest game, completing 11-for-23 passes for 190 yards while rushing for 42 yards, but was central to all three scoring plays in the first half.
Livingston’s 19-yard touchdown pass to Wyatt Scott got the Lakers on the board.
Then, with the score 6-6, Livingston, from his own 44, found Scott again, a 56-yard scoring strike which put Cazenovia ahead for good. Right before halftime Livingston found the end zone on a 10-yard scramble, and from there the defense made sure Solvay didn’t answer. Big as this win was, Cazenovia could make even more noise this Friday when it challenges undefeated (6-0) Marcellus, who comes off close back-to-back wins over Solvay and Bishop Ludden/SAS.
both sides against the Purple Tigers as the boys won 15-48 and the girls 15-50.
In a time of 22:35.8 Natalie DiGennaro led a top-five sweep by the girls Bears. Mariah Stewart got second in 25:08.3 to beat out Ani McCarthy and Emily Judd going 25:08.6 and Ava McLean finishing in 25:09.1
In the boys race it was Bryce Edwards, in 18:35, leading a top-five sweep. Zach Driscoll, in 19:34, edged out Ethan Lavier (19:38) for second place, with Gavin Roach (19:46) doing the same to Dan Mahle (19:47) for fourth. Logan Rogers was seventh in 20:01 as Sean Navin (20:21) and Jacob Neupert (20:54) also had top-10 efforts.
Two days later, Chittenango hosted its an-
ing 3-1.
Homer converted twice in the second quarter, which proved the difference. Otherwise, the Lakers most kept its quiet and got a fourth-quarter goal from Carlysle Ducey assisted by Hayden Bubble.
Rae Western finished with five saves, yet saw Homer use goals by Maggie Tucker, Mallory Kline and Dahlia Curry to get in front and sty
Then, against Central Valley Academy on Saturday afternoon, the Lakers found itself pushed into overtime, but responding well to defeat the Thunder 2-1.
a more diverse attack than it has shown most of the season, the Bears rallied to beat the Lakers 4-2.
Chittenango remembered that first meeting, a 2-1 overtime epic settled on Jack Coburn’s penalty kick that remained the Bears’ lone defeat of the season, yet it found itself dealing with that exact same score after just 40 minutes of the rematch.
Nat Gale, who had the other goal in the first meeting, converted here, too, as did Alex Dolly, with Finley Hagan getting an assist.
What changed things was that, unlike at many points this season, the Bears found offense outside the considerable skills of Gavin Karwoski.
During a dominant second half Chittenango tied it, went in front and tacked on an insurance goal, and while Karwoski was part of it netting his 26th and 27th goals, help came from Micah Schiralli and Jack-
nual Twilight Invitational, which was won on the boys side by Cicero-North Syracuse and the girls side by Fayetteville-Manlius, with Hornets runners Will Ditre (16:47.6) and Izzie Sullivan (18:54.9) sweeping the individual honors. Chittenango’s girls finished fourth in the seven-team field, led by DiGennaro, who finished 14th among team runners (17th overall) in 21:57.5. McCarthy, in 23:13.1, was just ahead of Stewart (23:18.2), McLean (23:30.9) and Judd (23:48.2). Of the 10 boys teams the Bears took fifth place, with Edwards going 18:40.2 to finish 13th overall. Mahle’s time of 19:24.1 beat out Lavier (19:36.6), Driscoll (19:50.3) and Roach (19:51.1).
Both teams scored in the opening period – Ducey for the Lakers assisted by Bubble, Gabrielle Grounds for CVA off a feed from Tria Rowland.
Defenses took over the rest of regulation, leading to a seven-on-seven OT period. There, after a series of attempt didn’t work, Stromer-Galley fired the game-winner past Thunder goalie Reese Judd. Games this week against Cato-Meridian and Fayetteville-Manlius conclude the Lakers’ regular season.
son Blaszkow also finding the net. Seth Boulter, Landon Touchette and Colin Smyth each picked up an assist, while Logan Bronner had perhaps his best game as a Chittenango goalie, turning back 19 of the Lakers’ 21 shots.Charging into the game having won nine in a row, Cazenovia seemed to be sharpening itself with each outing, as evidenced by last Tuesday’s 8-0 romp over Solvay. Having beaten the Bearcats 6-1 earlier this season, the Lakers were even more decisive here, converting four times in each half and getting all kinds of players involved, too.
On Sunday afternoon Cazenovia took on undefeated, state Class B no. 13-ranked Lowville and lost 2-0. Alex Coburn and Oleksandr Yavorskyy combined for seven saves, but gave up goals to Peyton Matuszczak and Trey Smith, who assisted on each other’ scoring plays.
three wins in a span of 48 hours brought the lakers another section iii Class C championship, sealed in Friday’s championship match at utica Parkway Courts where it took out no. 2 seed Copenahgen.
Brian t. Coughlin, 60 husband, father, aviation expert
Brian Tait Coughlin, 60, of Cazenovia, passed away on Saturday, Oct. 5, 2024 in an aviation accident at the Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome in Rhinebeck, N.Y.
He was born on Sept. 9, 1964, in Syracuse and grew up in Fayetteville and Manlius.
Brian graduated from FayettevilleManlius Senior High School in 1982 and from Lemoyne College in 1986.
From his teenage years on, Brian was an entrepreneurial, self-starting businessman.
He was always his own boss, operating Coughlin Construction for more than 40 years. He was a painstaking craftsman, obsessed with doing things right, whether in building a new home or restoring historic homes, barns or buildings.
While the bachelor days of his early adulthood had a certain appeal, Brian was never happier than when his flightpath crossed that of Jenny Larter, who landed her Stearman biplane at the Rhinebeck Aerodrome in September of 1994.
It was clear to all that she was a very special young woman; that she shared his love of flying and antique planes and cars was but a bonus. Her move into Brian’s first home, always known as “The Barn,” was ample proof of her love for him.
They were married just one year later in a memorable wedding at her family’s summer home on Lake George, where the wedding party was ferried to church in a mahogany parade of gorgeous antique wooden boats. The town of Hague is still recovering from the epic celebration that ensued.
Brian’s boyhood passion for aviation became a lifelong avocation and vocation.
He was an acknowledged expert in all aspects of aircraft of the World War I era and was frequently sought out by aviation publications and documentary filmmakers for his generous expertise.
Over the course of his rich and varied life, he restored to museum quality and flightworthy construction numerous historic planes, including a Sopwith Triplane, two Sopwith pups, two Fokker Triplanes, three Fokker DVIII’s, a Fleet biplane, a Curtiss Wright Jr, and a Curtiss Robin, among others. Many of these airplanes are still flying regularly today as living examples of his dedication and talent.
Others are forever preserved in museums around the world from New Zealand to Maine, California to Europe, and everywhere in between, although he would rather they be flown. But his interest in history and its stories went far beyond aviation; it permeated all aspects of his life, his work and his friendships. Brian was a collector of wonderful stories and interesting things and he hated parting with anything that might, perhaps, one day, be restored to working order.
Nowhere is this more evident than at the home he and Jenny restored in Cazenovia, Crosswinds Farm.
The project included the painstaking relocation of the old farmhouse, construc-
tion of a hangar and runway that would enable him, Jenny, their children, Elsa and Teddy, and so many friends to grace the skies of Central New York in the Stearman biplane and his beloved Piper Cub.
With skis on the Cub, Brian made spectacular winter landings and takeoffs on Cazenovia Lake, and he thrilled the members of the Caz Ski Club with his acrobatics.
Crosswinds Farm was the site of so many wonderful parties with friends from far and wide, from dinners and fundraisers to bonfires, pig roasts and cider-making.
Brian loved to entertain his friends and especially their children, whom he shuttled to Burton Street Elementary on the first day of school and in the Fourth of July Parade in the 1932 School Bus.
Nothing made Brian happier than being on the Crosswinds porch, with its antique rugs and wicker, with his friends and a few glasses of wine, watching the sun go down as the stories began and the laughter increased.
Brian spent over 40 years of his life dedicated to the Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome.
First introduced to the Aerodrome and its legendary founder, Cole Palen, by his father, Brian quickly became enamored with all that the Aerodrome is.
He worked as a ground crew member, playing both Sir Percy Goodfellow and the Evil Black Baron in the airshows. He began flying in the airshow in the early 1990s and never looked back.
Most recently, he dedicated his time to the Aerodrome as project site manager and became a trustee in 2023. Brian was instrumental in obtaining the resources necessary for the Aerodrome to improve its infrastructure and oversaw all portions of those projects from design to planning board meetings to construction.
He served on the Collections Committee where he was tireless in his efforts to grow and maintain the Aerodrome’s historic planes and artifacts. No Aerodrome project was too small or too large for Brian; he embodied Cole Palen’s spirit like no other at the Aerodrome.
Brian was an important presence in the Cazenovia community, serving as a board member for the Cazenovia Preservation Foundation and as governor at his beloved Cazenovia Club.
The historic Cazenovia Club building needed someone like Brian, who loved its history and the very real construction and maintenance challenges it presented on an almost daily basis.
Brian was never idle; there was always a project - in fact, there were always many complex and laborious projects going on at once in multiple hangars, workshops and garages.
Brian’s restorations often required him to fabricate intricate custom parts even after searching the globe for original components.
He was in the process of getting the Stearman airworthy again, completing a restoration of a 1920 Fay & Bowen boat, reassembling a 1938 Woody Wagon, a Fleet Biplane, Nieuport 28 and a Sopwith Camel.
Brian was extremely proud of his chil-
Crouse Health Board of Directors appoints new member IN BUSINESS
Crouse Health Board of Directors Chair Patrick Mannion has announced the appointment of Neil Goldberg to the health system’s board of directors.
Goldberg currently serves as Chairman and CEO of Syracuse-based Raymour & Flanigan Furniture & Holdings, the largest furniture retailer in the Northeast with 6,500 employees and 140 stores across seven states.
dren, Elsa and Teddy, in whom he imbued drive and independence. Teddy, an engineer, shares his father’s love of flying, building and restoring things. Like his father, nothing makes him happier than rebuilding an engine. Brian was equally proud of Elsa, and her dedication to her work in museums and nonprofits. He took great pride in her contributions to the Leadville, CO, Senior Housing Authority, the County Tourism Board, and her involvement with the Alumni Council of St. Lawrence University.
Brian leaves behind a heartbroken cast of lifelong friends, many of whom were fortunate to have celebrated his 60th birthday with him and Jenny in Vermont, and his dear friend and confidant, Mrs. Marjie, whose unwavering support and love meant the world to him. He also leaves his extended and beloved Aerodrome family.
Brian was predeceased by his parents Peg and Dr. Richard Coughlin, his favorite “Aunt Mol,” and his beloved dachshund, Lindy. From a very young age Brian was drawn to those considerably older and wiser; he greatly missed his dear friends and mentors Doug, George, Ed and Cady. These elders were very much family to Brian.
Brian is survived by his wife, Jenny; their daughter, Elsa Coughlin, of Leadville, CO, and son, Teddy Coughlin, of Jericho, VT; his brother, Rick (Mary) Coughlin of Fayetteville; his sister, Cindy Becker, of Avon, CT; and his mother-in-law, Judy Larter, of Cazenovia; and many, many Coughlin, Tait and Cordes cousins, nieces, and nephews.
Friends were invited to celebrate Bri-
I can nally ask this question because experience tells me that the golf season in CNY is already over for about 80% of you. Your clubs are either in your basement, garage or simply already forgotten since you covered them with an old blanket in the trunk of your car around October 1. is means that approximately 20% of you are still ready, willing and able to continue your season through the Fall and perhaps even beyond, providing the weather cooperates. e only contingency you attach to any request from a family member, friend or gol ng buddy is that they give you at least a 37 minute notice before you are expected to be at the 1st tee time of your favorite golf course. As many of us already know, the Golf Gods have reserved the Fall golf season in Upstate NY for a select group of golfers who have demonstrated they have acquired and established a strong relationship with the game that goes well beyond simply hitting a little white ball down a well manicured “ lawn” for a few hours before heading home for lunch or dinner. is group of warriors understands the o cial golf season in CNY is not “Over, Until it’s Over”, as Lawrence Peter “Yogi” Berra used to say, until every one of the approximately 145 golf courses in CNY close the doors to their Pro Shops because the fairways are covered with a minimum of 6 inches of snow.
Whether you have decided to abandon the game until next season or you are one of the chosen passionate, competitive, fun loving, caring, sensitive, tness conscious, happy, wonderful golfers who love the challenge of improving and interacting with family and friends on a golf course, you need to honestly answer the following question…HOW WOULD YOU RATE YOUR SATISFACTION LEVEL FOR YOUR GOLF GAME THIS SEASON?
Having a problem answering the question?
Fine. Answer the following questions as honestly as you can using one of the following phrases to rate your game this year; Not Satis ed, Satis ed, Very Satis ed or Almost Completely Satis ed.
How would you rate your putting game?
an’s life on Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, from 1 to 4 p.m. in and around the hangar at their home, Crosswinds Farm, 1512 Peth Road, Cazenovia. Attendees were asked to plan to be outside: snappy casual and sensible shoes; for the aviators, they were asked to fly-in, weather permitting. Other “antique” forms of transportation were also encouraged. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome, P.O. Box 229, Rhinebeck, NY 12572, Cazenovia Preservation Foundation, P.O. Box 627, Cazenovia, NY 13035 or the Limestone Creek Hunt, P.O. Box 286, Cazenovia, NY 13035. Condolences for Brian’s family may be left at michaelebrownfuneralservices.com.
I believe “Not Satis ed” is the answer 20% of CNY golfers would rate themselves because they didn’t play very o en or practice and when they did play, they didn’t have much fun. I believe “Satis ed” is the answer 70% of CNY golfers would rate themselves because they played o en, had a lot of fun and had a few really good rounds during the season but didn’t practice enough to have more good or great rounds. I believe “Very Satis ed” is the answer about 9% of CNY golfers would rate themselves because they have worked hard to improve their game by making a commitment to set a weekly schedule to play, practice and compete in several club and CNY events during the season. eir handicap has improved by 10-20% and their self con dence has improved…measurably.
And, I believe “Almost Completely Satis ed” is the answer only about 1% of you would rate yourself because not only have you made a signi cant commitment to the game, you have won more than one club event at your course, in addition to a few Syracuse District Golf Association or Central New York Senior Golf events and have entered and played well in New York State Golf Association tournaments. eir self con dence level is at an all time high.
With the company since 1972, Goldberg has served on a number of community boards and organizations, including Say Yes to Education Capital Campaign; HSBC Bank Regional Advisory Board; Syracuse University Whitman School of Management; United Way of CNY; Salvation Army; and Junior Achievement of CNY.
Crouse Health is the only locally governed community hospital system in Central
“Neil is an accomplished, thoughtful leader as reflected in the remarkable growth Raymour & Flanigan has experienced over the past several decades,” said Board Chair Mannion. “His involvement with Crouse Health is sure to bring valuable insights and contributions to our organization.”
New York, comprised of 507 beds, 800 physicians and 3,500 employees with locations throughout the area. The board of directors, comprised of 17 local community leaders, provides all governance.
How would you rate your short game (pitching and chipping)?
How about your approach shots over 100 yards from the green?
How would you rate your bunker skills?
How about your driving stats?
My thoughts…
I believe there are very few CNY golfers who would rate themselves “Completly Satis ed”, but I’m sure there are a few who came close.
Dr. James Muller, a cardiologist at Harvard - a liated Brigham and Women’s Hospital has this to say about the game of golf… “ e outdoors is a beautiful place to be with family and friends and no phones or computer screens. In today’s world, people are o en stuck behind their screens and lose touch with their in-person social community. Playing golf remedies that problem”. Dr. Muller usually plays twice a week, carries his clubs (about 20 pounds) and walks (4-5
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