‘CHristmas at lorenzo’ turns 50
By kate Hill Staff Writer
Lorenzo State Historic Site is invit -
ing the community to join in its celebration of “50 years of Christmas at Lorenzo” from Dec. 10-15. With support from the Friends of Lorenzo (FOL), the holiday event will
include tours of the bedecked mansion, live music, refreshments, horse-drawn sleigh/wagon rides, and more.
The mansion’s dedicated decorators are honoring Christmas at Lorenzo’s history by putting new spins on past event themes, including “O Christmas Tree,” “Birds of a Feather,” “Images of St. Nick,” and “Dreaming of a White
Christmas.”
“Our volunteer decorators have outdone themselves, recreating a different past theme in each room,” Lorenzo Interpretive Programs Assistant Jacqueline Roshia said on Nov. 20. “This week, Monday through Friday, is decorating week. Our volunteers are hard at work, and everything is looking won -
Lions continue to serve community
By kate Hill Staff Writer
Leading up to the holiday season, Cazenovia Lion’s Club (CLC) members have been working hard to further the organization’s mission of serving the Cazenovia community.
On Nov. 23, Lion Deb Amidon helped assemble Christmas lights for the Village of Cazenovia tree.
According to CLC Vice President Marjorie Wason Tormey, volunteers were requested through a post on the CazLife website, and Amidon answered the call.
The tree will be lit during the 47th Annual Cazenovia Christmas Walk on Dec. 6. CLC secretary and long-time member Fred Agerter is one of the event’s key coordinators.
On Nov. 18 and 25, Amidon and fellow Lions Paul Amidon and Cindy Hirt helped prepare and administer vision screenings for Burton Street Elementary School students.
CLC President Mike Basla joined the team of volunteers at the school on Nov. 25.
“[They worked] alongside Renee Fuller, the nurse at Burton Street Elementary School, screening Pre-K, kindergarten, second graders, and fourth graders, all with parent permission,” said Tormey. “Cazenovia Lions Club is involved with vision screenings [because] one of the missions of Lions Club International [is] to provide vision support for youth.”
According to Tormey, the CLC collected over 700 pairs of used eyeglasses this year through its eyeglass recycling efforts.
derful. Every room of the mansion will be decorated, plus the visitor center, Rippleton Schoolhouse, and gift shop. There are 15 past Christmas themes represented, and a couple more may still be added. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram for a sneak preview of some of the rooms.”
Village mayor provides Cazenovia College campus update
By kate Hill Staff Writer
During the Dec. 2 Village of Cazenovia Board of Trustees meeting, Mayor Kurt Wheeler provided an update on the future of the former Cazenovia College campus.
He reported that a local team of investors called 9 Fresh has submitted a successful purchase offer or “letter of interest” for all the Cazenovia College-owned properties, including the main campus, Jephson/South Campus, theater, equestrian center, and athletic facilities.
According to the group’s website, 9fresh.co, its vision is to “turn a once-vibrant academic institution into an equally as vibrant, reimagined district for innovation, business growth, and impact that not only strongly serves our community, but provides powerful global connections and influence . . .”
“They have basically put in a proposal to purchase the campus that has been accepted by the bondholders,” said Wheeler. “The bondholders got a lot more interested in negotiating and interacting with potential bidders when they learned that the state police would not be renewing their lease. They are in their due diligence phase right now, checking out buildings and calculating costs to convert [them] to different types of uses.”
According to Wheeler, all parties hope to close by the first of the year.
“It’s a very aggressive and ambitious timeline considering the complexity of the deal,” he said. “[I] think a lot of us in the room have been engaged with this and concerned about it [since] the college first made their announcement that they would be closing. What we sought way back then and what this deal gives us is something we see as the best path forward: local control of the campus.”
Wheeler noted that all team members are from Cazenovia except for one partner from Fayetteville. Therefore, they all care about the community and have its best interests at heart.
“They want to see a good outcome, and they are not going to do something detrimental for a quick buck,” he said.
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the lorenzo state Historic site will celebrate “50 years of Christmas at lorenzo” from Dec. 10-15.
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Ink & Paper hosts signing with local children’s book author
By kate Hill Staff Writer
On Nov. 21, Ink & Pa -
per Bookstore in Cazenovia hosted a children’s book signing event with local author Michele Sullivan.
Sullivan has published two books, and another is on the way.
“The Adventures of Willis the Cat” was released in 2020 and tells the story of a sweet yet timid indoor cat who, in many ways, acts more like a dog than a cat. He craves walks and outdoor adventures with his family. When the door is left ajar, Willis must decide whether to be a “scaredycat” or take a risk to add some excitement to his life and gain a little confidence.
“Readers young and old will fall in love with this spunky orange tabby cat and enjoy the heartwarming bonds of loyalty and familial love that course their way through the story,” the book description states.
For Sullivan, who has substitute taught in Cazenovia for over 20 years, the inspiration to start writing came from her love of reading, especially to children.
“I find it so rewarding when I see a child’s eyes light up and is mesmerized with a book, finding a connection within a storyline,” she said. “Additionally, it’s a great
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way to teach children about the world around them, instilling values and introducing them to new ideas.”
Sullivan’s second book, “Bruce: The Bumbling Bedbug From Belize,” came out this past year. The book recounts the story of Bruce, a clumsy bedbug craving adventure. When he stumbles off a dock and lands in a tackle box, Bruce becomes tangled on a fishing bobber and is cast out into the sea. He quickly learns that he must uncover his hidden skills to change the outcome of his situation.
During Caz night out on nov. 21, ink & Paper Bookstore on lincklaen street hosted a children’s book signing event with local author michele sullivan. she has published two books, “the adventures of Willis the Cat” and “Bruce: the Bumbling Bedbug From Belize.” Author
According to the book description, the story is packed with excitement, and it helps young readers discover the importance of determination and realize that everyone has their own unique set of talents.
“I find most of my inspiration from the magic in ordinary, everyday experiences,” said Sullivan. “From my early childhood years to raising children to the wonders in nature and pets, there’s great inspiration hiding all around you.”
Sullivan’s books are well-suited for children ages 3-8 and feature artwork by a ghost illustrator.
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She offers mostly new fiction books spanning various genres, including adventure/historical fiction, fantasy, romance, thriller/suspense, and young adult. She also
has a children’s section and a small non-fiction area featuring memoirs, biographies, and history books.
In addition, the shop offers a selection of “bookish merchandise,” such as book lights, tote bags, book sleeves, candles, t-shirts, cups, journals, earrings, and book-
ends. Ink & Paper hosted Sullivan’s book signing during “Caz Night Out,” a shopping event organized by the chamber’s Caz Life events and marketing committee. Downtown stores were open late and offered special deals and promotions,
Cazenovia school district doubly honored
Cazenovia Central School District recently announced a double dose of good news. Two of its schools have been recognized for outstanding achievements by leading education authorities.
First, Cazenovia Middle School secured a coveted spot among the top 40% of middle schools in New York State, according to US News & World Report 2025 Best Middle Schools rankings.
This recognition is based on a rigorous evaluation that focuses on two key areas: state assessment performance and socioeconomic demographics.
The middle school displayed its academic excellence in math and reading compared with other middle school students across the state.
“We are incredibly proud of our students and staff for their hard work and dedication,” Middle School Principal Amy GetmanHerringshaw said. “This recognition reflects our commitment to providing a high-quality education that empowers students to grow as lifelong learners. It embodies our district’s
mission of ‘Discovering Tomorrow Together,’ as we continue to inspire and prepare our students for bright, successful futures.”
Adding to the district’s celebratory mood, GreatSchools.org recognized the district in November.
Cazenovia High School was named among the esteemed 2024 College Success Award winners.
This prestigious award honors public high schools that excel in preparing students for college enrollment and success.
Only 1,436 schools nationwide received this year’s honor, solidifying Cazenovia Central School District’s commitment to a wellrounded, college-preparatory education.
“The students, staff and community should be proud of this recognition,” High School Principal Molly Hagan said. “We constantly strive to offer a wide range of programs and opportunities to students to help prepare them for their post-secondary plans. Our continued focus on student opportunities and student voice supports our mission of empowering students”.
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the Cazenovia Central school District recently received some important honors.
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Tree transportation
It is now December and the Christmas season is in full swing.
Almost everywhere anyone looks they will see the lights and decorations, snowmen and Santa Clauses, and of course the decorated trees that seem to be everywhere from the grocery store to likely right in your own neighborhood.
For many people one of the highlights of the season is going to get a tree.
Whether this is at a local lot, tree farm, picking a precut tree or going out and selecting the perfect one and sawing it down, this is a beloved tradition for many people.
Finding the right one, just tall enough, full enough, with the right shape can be a challenge, but all in all is something many seem to enjoy.
But once the perfect tree is found there is the matter of getting it home.
According to AAA, much like moving furniture, appliances, or other large objects, transporting a tree is no different. If not properly secured, a tree can cause vehicle damage such as scratched paint, torn door seals or distorted window frames.
Even worse, it could fly off or out of the vehicle and become a danger to other drivers.
AAA research shows that 44% of Americans planning to purchase a real Christmas tree would transport the tree using unsafe methods. This includes 20% who would tie the tree to the roof of their vehicle without using a roof rack and 24% who planned to place the tree in the bed of their pickup truck unsecured.
Among those who planned to purchase a live Christmas tree, 16% have previously experienced a Christmas tree falling off or out of their vehicle during transport.
If a tree is improperly secured to a car, it can cost drivers as much as $1,500 in repairs. Twine, ropes or straps can wear away paint and tear rubber seals when routed through door or window openings. Closing a door over tree tie-downs may also permanently distort the window frame and tree branches can cause scratches to the paint.
AAA shared some tips about how to get the tree home safely this holiday season.
Plan ahead, before heading out to buy a real Christmas tree, make sure to bring strong rope or ratchet straps, an old blanket, gloves and of course – the right vehicle.
One with a roof rack is ideal, but a pickup truck, SUV, van or minivan can work just as well.
Wrap and cover the tree once you’ve found the perfect tree, have the lot wrap it in netting before loading it.
Loose branches can also be secured with rope or twine to help protect the tree from damage.
Also, prior to loading the tree, cover the roof with an old blanket to prevent scratches to the paint and protect the car from any damage.
Place the tree on the roof rack or in the bed of the truck with the trunk facing the front of the car.
If the vehicle does not have a roof rack and is large enough – place the tree inside.
Tie down the tree at its bottom, center and top using strong rope or nylon ratchet straps.
Avoid using the nylon offered by many tree lots. Use fixed vehicle tiedown points and loop the rope or strap around the tree trunk above a branch to prevent any side-to-side or front-torear movement.
Once tied down, give the tree several strong tugs from various angles to make sure it is secured in place and will not come loose.
Drive slowly and take back roads if possible. Higher speeds can create significant airflow that can damage your tree or challenge even the best tie-down methods.
For more information about car insurance, stop by your local branch or visit AAA.com.
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The product of parochial schools and a well-thumbed catechism, I was sure that was the name of the time between Thanksgiving and Christmas was Advent.
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Elon Musk? Will children accuse their parents of economic treason if they don’t receive their portion of the season’s booty?
Children were extra careful to be good so that Santa would bring them a gift or two.
There were Christmas pageants at school, store windows decorated to charm the passersby, carols over loud speakers and Santas on every street corner.
The words “Merry Christmas” were on everyone’s lips.
Things change, and in my now wider world, in deference to fellow citizens who don’t celebrate Christmas, the phrase for the season is simply the holidays.
I can see the logic here. Christians celebrate Christmas, Jews, Hanukkah and those of African heritage would, of late, celebrate Kwanzaa.
It isn’t Christmas, it’s the “holidays.” Not as specific for me, but OK.
I’ve learned that the “holidays” is now passé. It’s now “gift giving season.”
The mad dash to exchange gifts for the purpose of exchanging gifts has become so entrenched that Wall Street trembles at the results of retail sales during the days after Thanksgiving. Will Santa be replaced by
Is this yet another sign of time passing and my mind holding fast to old fashioned concepts? Maybe.
There is a card, decorated with tiny finger prints, misplaced stickers and a carefully printed greeting on my refrigerator door. It is one of my treasures, a gift from my child at Christmas and more precious than any trinket a store might sell.
Here is the answer to my quandary. The name of the season has been modified, but most certainly not the spirit.
I see that universal spirit of selfless giving, of love, every day. I can complain about the commercialism of the season while understanding that the very meaning that I treasure is not exclusive to the end of the year.
Libraries offer tutoring space for volunteers to assist those who need help. Scholarships to local summer camps open doors that would otherwise be closed to poor children. Vans patrol city streets to minister to the needs of the homeless. Hospitals receive beautifully-crafted lap robes, afghans, hats and booties for patients, often made by residents of nursing
homes, while musicians of every genre share their talents with the residents of nursing homes.
The cold and blustery weather doesn’t deter the volunteers who man the Red Kettles, ringing their bells to remind us of who we can be. And my little grandson who gave his piggy bank to his mother, telling her to use it to help all the doggies and kitties who are cold and hungry. Oh, my heart.
But it is in the now, in what Christians call Advent, in every community that the needs of others rise to acute awareness as does the self-knowledge that, no matter your own circumstances, there is always something that you can do to ameliorate the trials of fellow citizens and those who aspire to be citizens.
Giving trees in Christian faith communities, toy collections by the military, clothing and toiletries gathered by media outlets … the list goes on. And at a Syracuse soup kitchen, the congregants of Temple Society of Concord serve the Christmas meal. They know and live the true meaning as well as any.
As Tiny Tim would say, “God bless us, every one.”
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.
Pulled back in to college hoops
Okay, I thought it would take a while. December, perhaps, but more likely wait until January, after the holidays, when sustained conference play began and the intensity would pick up once fans and students had returned to the campuses.
Ah, but college basketball decided not to withhold the bait, thanks in no small part to the Maui Invitational returning home after COVID and those awful fires which burned up most of Lahaina.
There were ridiculous comebacks by Auburn and North Carolina, multiple
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games decided in the final seconds or OT, reigning twotime national champion (Connecticut) losing twice in less than 24 hours to Memphis and Colorado and Dan Hurley throwing several fits along the way. Add to it the great games in Vegas (Kansas edging Duke, Alabama topping Houston in OT) and all those big-name teams, led by Gonzaga, Indian
A productive conversation
To the editor:
The Anti-Racism Coalition of Cazenovia (ARC-C) wishes to recognize the productive community conversation with the village board last month, as covered in the Nov. 5 Cazenovia Republican.
ARC-C, along with a large group of supporters for Cazenovia Pride, appealed to village leaders to review their lack of policy and process and withdraw an invoice for police services for the annual Pride Festival. The conversation included debate, testimonies from concerned citizens, and eventually resulted in: withdrawal of the charge, a plan to revise existing police billing policies for objective clarity, agreement to craft future policies with greater equity, and a pledge to enlist ARC-C as a liaison.
Cazenovia Pride, a nonprofit organization, “aims to create an atmosphere of acceptance, love, and inclusion” for LGBTQ+ and all people. The Pride Parade and Festival has grown into an annual celebration of inclusiveness for underrepresented communities while modeling best practices of inclusion for all.
ARC-C celebrates the village commitment to a diverse, inclusive, and equitable Cazenovia as demonstrated when the village board of trustees worked closely with us in 2021 to pass the Village of Cazenovia’s Anti-Bias Statement. We know that the board “is committed to being a welcoming and inclusive community” and “committed to the effort required to make the spirit of this pledge a reality.” We have found that public conversations that bring local inequities into the light serve to strengthen trust and civic participation.
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and Arizona, in the Bahamas and….cue Michael Corleone about getting pulled back in.
Look, it’s easy to get disillusioned about anything these days. College hoops doesn’t avoid the cynicism, from all the early departures to the NBA to all the transfers to NIL money and its effect.
Yet get a few terrific games on the card and all the distractions can melt away, replaced by energy, passion and emotion that’s difficult to match anywhere on the sports spectrum.
This is a lifelong thing on my part. Two seminal events in
childhood cemented the hold of college hoops on my psyche.
First there was the 1983 NCAA final. Not yet 8, I saw N.C. State stun Houston, the story of the Cardiac Pack only growing with time and augmented by the sad loss of Jim Valvano a decade later and the way he, in his final days, inspired the world and started the V Foundation to benefit cancer research.
A year later – December 1984 – Dad took me to Niagara Falls Convention Center for a basketball doubleheader involving two of the local college
Something I’m grateful for
To the editor:
Three weeks ago today our country reelected the felon, insurrectionist, and abuser of women, among many other things, that is Donald Trump. I am still struggling with deep grief and anger. I have lost hope for my country and I honestly can’t forgive those who voted for this loathsome individual. I now know that I live in a failing democracy because over half of the electorate (not the population, since half of us do not vote) chose a man and a movement that only accepts election results if they win. I live in a country where the new(ish) president is openly in cahoots with self-seeking billionaires and other nasty, immoral, and undeserving despots and many are totally okay with that, it seems. I live in a country where someone of Vice President Kamala Harris’ ability and stature is tossed aside for the lowest of the low. It breaks my heart and boggles my mind.
I want to end this letter with some positive statement about the strength of our institutions or good overcoming the bad but it is hard for me to say those things right now. I even feel disconnected with my Catholic faith which used to always right me through every storm. In this Trump environment all of my measures for good and bad are turned upside down. People I totally respect and who used to be my moral compasses support this terrible human being and truly believe a decent man like Joe Biden is the villain in this. I must say I am lost! The only positive thing I can say is that I do still believe with my whole heart that those who defy this regime are truly on the right side of history. It will take some time, but that is how all of this will be remembered. I will keep doing what I can to join in that fight, despite this tremendous burden of grief, anger, and disbelief I carry. I know I am not alone, over 74 million people feel as I do, probably many, many more, and I am grateful for that. maGGie nerz iriBarne deWitt
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Years Ago in History
By CinDy Bell toBey
55 years ago – Dec. 3, 1969
An estimated 5,000 participants and spectators will attend the second annual snowmobile races at the half-mile oval located at Mystic Mountain Ski Center, New Woodstock. Sponsored by the Arctic Knights Snowmobile Club of New Woodstock the two-day event is expected to attract well over 100 racing sleds.
Scheduled events include high speed oval and high speed obstacle racing for class I through V machines.
The club has guaranteed a purse of $2,000 for winners. The club is based in the communities of Cazenovia and New Woodstock, but includes active members from many other Central New York communities.
35 years ago – Dec. 6, 1989
St. George and the fire breathing dragon will be among the featured performers in this year’s Boar’s Head Festival at St. Peter’s Episcopal Church.
The Boar’s Head is a marriage of Christian religious and secular celebrations woven together by members of the parish community and choirs in narrative, instrumental and vocal form.
Bells and Motley Consort will again lead a procession of lord ladies, knights, waites and mummers to the Lord of the Manor’s High table in the baronial hall.
There the festivities will get under way with the arrival of King Wenceslas and the retelling of the legend of St. George and the Dragon.
The performance will close with a depiction of Nativity and the singing of carols.
Following the performance a Wassail reception will be held in the parish hall.
25 years ago – Dec. 1, 1999
Project Café advisor Kurt Wheeler seems
content when reminiscing about Project Café’s journey from “idea to functioning reality.”
But there is no mistaking his happiness with past achievements for complacency about the group’s future.
While the student organization has brought Cazenovia a spacious coffeehouse that has for one year provided a home for Project Café activities like free entertainment and tutoring, its members and Wheeler continually adapt to the needs of their main audience – students.
“Common Grounds was created with high school students in mind,” said Wheeler.
“It’s become kind of a latch-key center where middle school kids come after school until their parents pick them up. We didn’t anticipate that use.”
Common Grounds Coffeehouse was the result of three years effort by local high school students.
Their mission was to create a drug and alcohol free “hang-out” that would be fun for teens and supported by adults.
15 years ago – Dec. 2, 2009
After 25 years, Cazenovia Pizzeria has expanded into the space next door, where the restaurant can now host big groups, more celebrations, musical performances and, soon, offer beer and wine.
“This is our one opportunity to really do what we’ve wanted to do for years,” said Susie Hayes of Cazenovia Pizza.
Owners Tom and Susie Hayes took advantage of the vacant storefront next to their Albany Street location last summer, a space previously occupied by the Cheshire Cat and several bookstores. They quietly opened the new space in the middle of November, with a grand opening last weekend.
A wide walkway connects the new dining area with the old Cazenovia Pizzeria, allowing easy counter access.
teams associated with the Festival of Lights. Canisius played in the first one, and won. But the second one was the real attraction, St. John’s with Chris Mullin and Walter Berry taking on Niagara and….the Purple Eagles won! An even bigger shocker given that the Johnnies would rise to no. 1 at one point and reach the nearly All-Big East Final Four a few months later.
Combine those experiences and soon each winter involved lots of time glued to ESPN and looking forward the most to March, to Champ Week and then, most of all, the Dance itself, even as the tournament’s magic got diluted by power conferences trying to hog all the bids and soured by a steady stream of tired cliches.
Each year, though, stories make it more compelling. There was UMBC, the 16 seed, humiliating Virignia in 2018...only to have the Cavaliers get ultimate redemption a year later.
This decade alone has seen Gonzaga threaten a perfect season all the way to the final in the 2021 bubble, Saint Peter’s get all the way to the Elite Eight in 2022, Fairleigh Dickinson pull off their own 16-1 shocker in 2023 on Purdue and those same long-denied Boilermakers nearly win it all in April, only to run into those darn Huskies.
Who will surprise us this season? The best part is that you can’t possibly know less than 10 games in. Heck, it might still be a mystery in February, though you know that, if and when it does arrive, the cliches will follow and they’ll miss the point.
In this fractured time in our country and our world, some will consider a retreat into sports as a way to avoid the problems. To others, it’s a necessary refuge, a chance to cheer and perhaps smile about something and share an experience with people you might avoid for different reasons. For my part, reconnecting with college basketball has provided a necessary lift, a reminder that it all comes back to simply loving a sport and the compelling stories it can tell.
In both youth and adulthood, the sight of players running up and down a court and throwing a ball through a net has stirred a deep passion, one that will renew itself again in hundreds of places, in both modest gyms and grand arenas, a product which will always be special in my heart.
CNY Arts executive director announces retirement
Rita Paniagua, chair of the CNY Arts, Inc. Board of Directors, and Stephen Butler, executive director, jointly announced that Butler will retire on Feb. 1, 2025, after 16 years as executive director of the agency.
Butler will provide continuity to CNY Arts during this transition by serving as leadership and continuity consultant, providing his expertise to the next executive director and the board of directors.
Alexander Korman, deputy director, at this point in time, has been appointed CNY Arts interim executive director.
“For the past 16 years, Stephen Butler has been a transformative leader in the arts, guiding CNY Arts to become one of the most vibrant and impactful arts councils in New York State,” Paniagua said. “Under Stephen’s leadership, CNY Arts has flourished, elevating the arts across the region through innovative community programming. His efforts have secured tremendous resources for the arts, enriching the cultural landscape for the communities we serve. On behalf of the CNY Arts Board of Directors and the communities we serve, I extend our deepest gratitude to Stephen for his remarkable service and steadfast dedication to advancing the arts. We are thrilled that he will continue to lend his vast expertise to the organization in his
new consulting role.”
Paniagua said KOrman will be a good fit during this transition.
“Looking ahead, we are confident in the continued success of CNY Arts under Alex Korman’s interim leadership,” she said.
“Having worked alongside Stephen for the past five years in roles of increasing responsibility, Alex has demonstrated the vision, talent, and commitment needed to sustain and build upon the organization’s achievements. CNY Arts remains in strong hands, poised to continue its vital work to enrich our communities through the arts.”
Born in Syracuse, Butler grew up in Baldwinsville.
After receiving his undergraduate degree at SUNY Oswego he moved to New York City and became an equity actor and stage manager.
He also held positions at the Manhattan Theatre Club, the Alliance of Resident Theatres/NY, the Alliance of NYS Arts Council as well as Creative Alternatives of New York, a drama therapy organization.
He returned to Syracuse to earn his MA in public administration from the Syracuse University’s Maxwell School of Public Affairs and has worked and lived in Syracuse ever since.
Butler was hired at the Cultural Resources Council, a former name of CNY
Arts in December of 2008.
His tenure as executive director has seen CNY Arts, Inc. grow from an agency serving three counties to an agency that is now the largest geographical regional arts council in New York State.
One of his first accomplishments, as directed by the board, was to shift the emphasis of being mainly a producing/ presenting agency to a regional financial conduit awarding, administrating and providing reports on CNY Art’s “regrant” activities.
All funds are provided from national, state and local government sources, local foundations, fund raisers, and individual gifts and donations.
Over the years, millions of dollars have been distributed across the counties this agency serves.
This regional arts council now services Cortland, Herkimer, Madison, Oneida, Onondaga, Oswego and Cayuga (for certain grants).
CNY Arts, Inc. is an official conduit of funding for central New York’s local communities and in addition to granting opportunities also provides marketing assistance, administrative, planning and technical assistance, professional development opportunities, local and regional advocacy leadership, arts education consortiums, and continuing
strategic support for community art, cultural, and historical programs and services
“Working at CNY Arts has been wonderful. I want to thank the CNY Arts Board of Directors, staff, and volunteers, past and present,” Butler said. “Working together over the years, we have made tremendous strides to move this agency forward. I want to thank our elected officials, past and present, who have supported our work in the arts. I especially want to applaud County Executive Ryan McMahon, the County Legislature, Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins, the State Legislature, Syracuse Mayor Ben Walsh, and the Syracuse Common Council. I’ve been at the helm of CNY Arts since late 2008 and I can say in full confidence that, if it wasn’t for all our stakeholders, CNY Arts would not be the active, reliable, vibrant, regional council that it is for all things arts, culture and historical.”
CNY Arts, Inc. serves arts, cultural institutions, and individual artists while fostering arts education in Onondaga, Cortland, Herkimer, Oneida, Madison, Oswego, and Cayuga counties through funding opportunities, marketing, technical support, and advocacy.
To learn more about CNY Arts, visit cnyarts.org. CNY Arts welcomes outreach from arts organizations, individual artists, local cultural institutions or historic sites seeking assistance.
Gridley appointed to Crouse Health Board of Directors
Crouse Health Board of Directors
Chair Patrick Mannion has announced the appointment of Catherine Gridley to the health system’s board of directors.
An international executive with more than 20 years of global leadership experience in defense and commercial industries, Gridley currently serves as executive vice president and president of the Aerospace and Defense Sector of TTM Technologies, which has a significant presence in Syracuse.
Before joining TTM, Gridley was with Northrop Grumman Corporation, holding the position of vice president and general manager, and leading the
$1.3B advanced defense services division with over 5,000 employees worldwide. Gridley has also held leadership positions with GE Aviation, Goodrich and TRW.
“Cathie is an accomplished, highly regarded leader with over 20 years of experience in the aerospace and defense industry.
Her strategic vision, combined with her operational expertise, has driven significant advancements and growth in each role she has undertaken and we are pleased to welcome her to the Crouse board,” said Mannion.
Gridley holds a Bachelor of Science degree in accounting from Ithaca College and a Master of Business Admin -
istration degree from Binghamton University.
She grew up in upstate New York, has lived in multiple cities in the U.S. and the U.K., and now resides in Central New York with her husband, David.
Crouse Health is the only locally governed community hospital system in Central New York, comprised of 507 beds, more than 800 physicians and 3,500 employees with locations throughout the area.
The board of directors, comprised of 17 local community leaders, provides all governance over the organization.
Crouse Health was named “Business of the Year” in 2024 by CenterStateCEO.
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Loved music, history, church, 4-H
Walter Palmer Koennecke passed Nov. 21, 2024, at Crouse Community Center in Morrisville. Born in Oneida to Walter M. and Hazel May Cook Koennecke on Dec. 2, 1949, Walter weighed in at less than two lbs., was not expected to survive past two weeks, two months, two years, two decades… Growing up on the family farm, Walter raised chickens, grew fruit trees, gardened, learned to weave and won many awards for his creations. Never able to use machinery nor being comfortable around dairy cows because of his epilepsy, he was most proud of his “cleanest milking machine award.” Walter loved music
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(autoharp,) history, church and 4-H. He participated at Heritage Farm and Madison County Community day facilities for over 25 years. Walter is predeceased by his parents; his sister, Frieda Smith Froio; sister-in-law, Ruth Ann (Ryan); his brother, Albert and brothers-in law, Walter Smith, Joe Froio, Roger Mortensen, George Stewart, Mike Roxbury and Patrick Lamb all of whom he loved. Surviving are his sisters, Ellen Mortensen of Tucson, AZ, Luise Stewart of Chittenango, Olinda Roxbury of Camano Island, WA, and Joanne Lamb of Scotia; brother and sister-in-law, Frederick and Janet of Cazenovia and so many nieces and nephews who called him Uncle Walty. A memorial celebration and burial is planned for the spring or summer
2025, dates to be announced. Contributions may be made to Walter’s favorite charity Heritage Farm, 3599 NY Route 46, Bouckville NY 13310. Condolences for the family may me left at michaelebrownfuneralservices. com.
Wayne Daniels artist, musician
Wayne Daniels passed away on Nov. 21, 2024. An exceptional artist and musician, Wayne’s quiet humble nature and incredible talent will be remembered by all who knew him.
Wayne was predeceased by his parents, Ken and Alice Daniels; his brothers, Rusty and Terry; his sister, Susan, and his longtime companion, Jill.
Wayne is survived by his sisters, Sandy, Mary
and Penny and his brother David; many nieces, nephews, and great nieces and nephews, as well as many friends. Per Wayne’s request there will be no services. Donations in his memory can be made to Wanderers’ Rest Humane Association, P.O. Box 535, Canastota, NY 13032 or The Cazenovia Fire Department, 121 Albany St., Cazenovia, NY 13035.
If you or a loved one is struggling with thoughts of suicide, please call or text the Suicide Hotline at 988. Condolences for Wayne’s family may be left at michaelebrownfuneralservices.com.
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Assistive technology inside Cazenovia CSD
By providing tailored support, innovative technology, and an inclusive learning environment, the Cazenovia Central School District is helping students overcome challenges for reaching their academic potential.
“All students learn differently; the special ed program provides assistance in various ways,” said Special Education Director Micael Speirs. “We are identifying and creating an Individualized Education Program (IEP) for each student to find what accommodations or modifications can assist the student in accessing classroom learning.”
The special education program empowers students with hearing loss, non-speaking communication, and less pronounced disabilities in the classroom. According to Speirs, just under 170 students districtwide utilize the school’s special education services, helping them overcome obstacles in their academics and extracurriculars.
The school is equipped to serve various needs, thanks to government grants and federal funds, and has a diverse collection of tools on hand to appoint as needed. Some assistive technology devices include:
Hearing Assistive Technology (HAT) Systems can project a teacher’s voice to a speaker in the classroom and connect to a student’s cochlear implant or hearing
aid(s). Sound-field systems that amplify a teacher’s voice have been found to help all children, even those with normal hearing ability and who are learning English as a second language.
Proloquo is an app for iPad or iPhone that uses Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) to assist with verbal communication. Users can tap imagery and word buttons within the app to build a sentence for speech.
Another AAC is Low-Tech communication, a non-electronic form of communication that uses equipment such as pictures, switches, and boards for writing, drawing, or word selection to support children’s ability to express their wants and needs. Various other low-tech assistive technologies exist, such as alternative seating, pencil grips, modulated music, etc.
Chromebooks also have technology to aid students with writing or reading, such as speech detection for closed captioning or transcribing dictation into typed words.
“We recognize and celebrate each student’s unique abilities and strengths,” said Speirs. “Using technology options to give students agency over their own learning is affirming and motivating. It helps them believe in themselves and their goals.”
Special education is an ongoing, everchanging landscape for the district, as its
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teacher Josh smith wears a microphone around his neck to amplify his voice through classroom speakers.
structure and focus are dependent on the specific needs of the students it serves.
“Providing a nurturing and inclusive environment helps all students feel accepted and supported, which can boost selfconfidence,” said Superintendent Chris -
topher DiFulvio. “Thanks to the Special Education department, students now have the tools to encourage and engage them. Everyone has a unique learning journey. It is great to see all students wanting to actively participate at school.”
Cazenovia school district adopts recognition policy
During its September board meeting, the Cazenovia Central School District Board of Education adopted a new policy to publicly recognize individuals who have shown outstanding career performance or contributions to the Cazenovia Central School District.
The policy establishes a legacy of recognition for educators, employees, or volunteers who have shown dedication to producing transformative work, improving education, or directly or indirectly inspiring students. Individuals eligible for recognition may include, but are not limited to, current or former high-quality educators, administrators, and staff members.
Some examples of outstanding career performance may include a person holding a significant record of service and leadership, community service related to the education profession, or sustained service to the profession above and beyond typical job responsibilities.
“We recognize the importance and benefit of publicly recognizing, celebrating, and appreciating the outstanding career performance and contributions of our educators,” said Board President JoAnne Race.
The criteria to be considered when evaluating or proposing a nominee for outstanding career recognition will be
exceptional performance, impact and results, innovation and creativity, leadership and influence, diversity and inclusion advocacy, continuous learning and development, ethics and integrity, recognition and awards, impact beyond role, adaptability and resilience, and long-term influence.
District employees or residents of the district may nominate a person for recognition by requesting the nomination form from the district clerk at 315-655-1317 or by downloading the nomination form from BoardDoc s
The completed nomination form must include a clear justification for the recognition, a specific description
of the recognition proposed, and, if such recognition involves a physical installation, the type of installation, recommended wording of any inscriptions, suggested location, and funding source.
Individuals can submit completed forms to the appropriate building principal or district clerk on a rolling basis. The form can be accompanied by supporting documentation or a narrative that further communicates the nominee’s outstanding performance and contributions.
For additional information, please call the District Clerk Emily Ayres at 315-655-1317 or visit BoardDoc s
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on Friday, nov. 15, the Cazenovia Central school District athletics Department held a press conference to recognize high school seniors Lexi Isbell and Skye Stanford, who officially signed their commitment paperwork as recruited athletes to nCaa Division ii colleges. isbell has committed to saint anselm College for women’s lacrosse, and stanford has committed to maryville university for women’s soccer.
The 2024 decorators are Wendy Van der Bogart, Elizabeth and Nancy Whiting, the Syracuse Garden Club, Linda and Jeffrey Kellish, Barbara Bartlett, Kathleen Conway Hoak, Dixie Conway, Jaime Colvin, Mark Smith, Kerstin and Megan McKay, DreamThemeDesignsCNY, Laura Loveland-Leitch, Susan Anthony, Mary Gasparini, Kristen Rubacka, the Lorenzo Driving Competition, and Lorenzo staff.
Traditional guided mansion tours will be offered Dec. 10-13, from 1 to 4 p.m.
The celebration will continue with tours of the decorated mansion, live music, wassail and sweet treats, and horsedrawn sleigh/wagon rides with Lamplit Farm on Dec. 12 and 13 from 7 to 9 p.m. and Dec. 14 and 15 from 1 to 4 p.m.
On Dec. 14 and 15, the sleigh/wagon ride will take passengers to the Rippleton Schoolhouse to meet Miss Buckland, the schoolmarm, and make a holiday ornament to take home.
As visitors tour the mansion on Dec. 12, Laine Gilmore will play holiday favorites on the piano in the drawing room while the Chord Wood Quartet sings classics on the second floor.
The Belle Aire Handbell Trio will ring in the holidays on Dec. 13, and the mansion will host the Bellisimo Handbell Ringers on Dec. 14.
At 1 p.m., the Cazenovia High School Chamber Choir will sing carols in the visitor center.
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and shoppers were invited to finish the evening with food and drinks at the Brae Loch Inn.
In addition to the book signing, the bookstore offered cookies, gift wrapping, and 10 percent off a book purchase.
“Michele has such a warm heart, and I was excited to highlight her and her work in my store to support her being a fellow neighbor in Cazenovia,” said Nellis. “She was a great addition to Caz Night Out, sharing signed copies of her cute little stories with our community that
On Dec. 15, Bells & Motley will evoke the spirit of Christmas past in the mansion, and Merry Mischief’s “Mr. and Mrs. Claus” will entertain guests of all ages.
A few weeks ago, PGA Tour Commissioner Jay Monahan issued an o cial press release that said, “Today’s announced changes on the competitive and schedule enhancements incorporated over the last six years in seeking the best version of the PGA Tour for our fans, players, tournaments, and partners. is was a true collaborative e ort and I’m extremely proud of the Player Advisory Council (PAC) for the time and e ort they put into evaluating how we build a stronger PGA Tour”.
Optimistically, at least 60% of you reading this article will be “some what” interested in the changes, though it will probably not make a “hoot of di erence” in your perception of the PGA Tour or a ect your habits watching TV or playing golf.
So be it. To those of you who are already familiar with the changes, I say congratulations! To those of you who are only interested in watching golf on TV and don’t care about the business side, I say congratulations! All I ever expect is the truth.
ese are the major changes for Eligibility:
* Exempt Status changes from Top 125 players to Top 100 players ( rst time since all-exempt Tour in 1983).
* Only the Top 20 nishers on the Korn Ferry Tour will receive PGA Tour cards instead of 30.
to play faster, or just say you’re trying to appease six guys and make them happy so they don’t go somewhere else and play golf”. DO I HAVE YOUR ATTENTION YET?
Admission is $6 for adults and $2 for children ages 12 and under. Cash is preferred for admission fees.
The gift shop will be open for visitors to peruse a selection of distinctive giftable items.
“This event has become a tradition for many folks in Central New York, and we are thrilled to share this special anniversary with our visitors,” Historic Site Manager Paul Nasca said in a press release announcing the celebration. “Please join us to view the beautifully decorated mansion and take a horse-drawn sleigh/ wagon ride through the grounds of Lorenzo State Historic Site.”
Lorenzo is located at 17 Rippleton Rd. in Cazenovia.
The mansion is the 1807 Federalstyle home of Cazenovia’s founder, John Lincklaen.
The Lincklaen/Ledyard family continually occupied Lorenzo until the property and its contents were conveyed to New York State in 1968.
The site is operated by the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation and supported with help from the non-profit FOL.
For more information about Christmas at Lorenzo, call (315) 655-3200 or visit friendsoflorenzo.org/annual-event s
will be gifted this holiday season to many.”
According to Sullivan, Ink & Paper carries hardcover and paperback versions of her books. Copies can also be purchased online at Barnes & Noble, Amazon, and Books-AMillion.
Ink & Paper Bookstore is closed on Monday and Tuesday and open Wednesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sunday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. For more information, visit the “Ink & Paper Bookstore” Facebook page, search @inkandpaperbookstorellc on Instagram, email inkandpaperbookstore1@ gmail.co m , or call 315-815-4400. l From page 1
* Q-School will be limited to ve instead of ve and ties.
* Monday Quali ers…only four spots for 144 player eld…only two for 132 player eld… none for 120 in eld.
* Ten players from the DP World Tour will receive cards. ese are the changes for Field Sizes:
* Events played on multiple courses will have 156 players.
* Events played on one course will have only 144 players.
* Events will be reduced to 132 or 120 players as circumstances require, such as daylight.
Other changes:
* Top ten nishers and ties, including amateurs, will be granted access to the next event, rather than the top 10 Tour players.
Lucas Glover, former US Open Champion and the most vocal opponent of the new policy changes, has this to say, “ I think it’s terrible. And then hiding behind pace of play, I think challenges our intelligence. ey think we’re stupid”. Glover contends that 20 years ago when he started out on tour, there were no more than a handful of slow players. He says, “Now, we have 50. So don’t cut elds just because it’s a pace of play issue. Tell us
Please read the rst paragraph again. Mr. Monahan claims that the process started six years ago (2018). I SAY, NONSENSE! Tiger won his 5th green jacket at the Masters in 2019. I don’t recall any major policy controversies or serious issues back then…do you? And you might recall Liv Golf o cially started their tournament schedule in 2021, a er “luring” several top PGA Tour players including Phil Mickelson, Dustin Johnson, Brooks Koepka, Bryson DeChambeau, Cameron Smith, Patrick Reed, Sergio Garcia, Bubba Watson, and Louis Oosthuizen, just to name a few, with obnoxious amounts of money. You should also remember that was the year of the verbal WAR of WORDS between the PGA Tour and Live Golf that divided golf fans all over the world. Mr.
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the lorenzo state Historic site will celebrate “50 years of Christmas at lorenzo” from Dec. 10-15.
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During this time of year, families are brought together to join in many different celebrations and of course it always involves food no matter which culture! It is important to know how to keep food safe during the holidays to maintain health and prevent food borne illnesses.
From our SNAP-Ed Team and CCE Madison County, we want to ensure that you can be at optimal health with food safety standards.
First and foremost, always wash your hands with warm water and soap for at least 20 seconds before and after handling food. Next, avoid cross contamination of foods
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especially raw meats.
If you have the ability to use two cutting boards keep one for raw meat only and then one can be used to chop fruits and vegetables.
If you only have one cutting board always chop the fresh fruits and vegetables first, then cut the raw meat to avoid cross contamination.
After you are done cutting, make sure the cutting boards are washed with hot water and soap to remove as much bacteria as possible. The third step is to always cook foods to their proper internal temperatures.
Please take a look at the chart below to see the proper temperatures.
Lastly, after food has been cooked, it needs to be put into shall containers for quick cooling and put in the refrigerator
CLC was chartered on April 17, 1969, and is one of over 49,000 Lions clubs worldwide.
“Our members are very different in many ways, but we share a core belief [that] our community is what we make it,” the CLC website states. “That’s because we help where help is needed. In short, We Serve.”
Each year, the club sponsors the July Fourth fireworks launched from the southern shore of Cazenovia Lake. The display is 100 percent community funded.
properties that will meet their needs and protect the community’s interests.
Wheeler has encouraged the group to deliver an informal initial presentation to the village board as soon as they feel ready.
“Maybe we invite the planning board and other folks to come as well,” he said. “[That] approach has worked well with other projects the village has undertaken. They can present things informally and get some feedback before [they] spend a lot of money on soft costs doing sketches and engineering and all that. If something is a showstopper, you find out early on and can pivot in a better direction early in the process. I’ve encouraged them to do that. It would be pretty miraculous if they were ready to do that in January, but if they are, we would be happy to have them. You will see that all unfold here in terms of the zone change, and then there will be, I suspect, multiple engagements with other bodies like the planning board for things that are more particular down the road.”
within two hours, after two hours it is in the “danger zone.”
From all our SNAP-Ed Team, we hope you enjoy your holidays and can spend time with your families. Here are some resources to help you practice food safety: Food Safety Sheet: tinyurl. com/3hz5mx58 and Safer Food Choices: tinyurl.com/py5afw8b
some examples
Beef, pork and lamb 145 degrees F Ground beef, pork and lamb 160 degrees F Egg dishes 160 degrees F Chicken, turkey and other poultry 165 degrees F Casseroles and leftovers 165 degrees F
Cornell Cooperative extension has some tips to make sure food is cooked safely this holiday season.
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The CLC also organizes the Cazenovia Easter Egg Hunt. In preparation, approximately 2,500 eggs are handcolored and distributed throughout Lakeland Park. Free doughnuts, hot chocolate, and coffee are provided at the event, and prizes are awarded for finding gold and silver eggs.
The Lions’ Memorial Day Duck Race is held on Chittenango Creek following the Memorial Day Parade. Hundreds of multi-colored, numbered ducks “swim” from the Scouts BSA Troop 18 Lodge on Riverside Drive to the finish line at the Route 20 bridge by the Red Apple. Proceeds help fund scholarships for college-bound Cazen -
meeting attendees, Wheeler commented that the entire campus went back on the tax roll in August 2023. Apart from the equestrian center, all the properties are within the village. They will all remain on the tax roll until the new owners engage in a process to change that status.
The mayor added that he suspects the new owners may apply for a Payment in Lieu of Taxes (PILOT) agreement.
“[A PILOT] is a common practice to help people redevelop things or develop new things,” he said. “I think that would probably be in the public interest to do that, but that will go through the Madison County Industrial Development Agency. [Or,] it’s possible that if some component of the campus was being used for [a] not-for-profit use, like education previously, some portion of the campus in the future could be taken back off the tax roll. For now, it’s all on.”
The New York State Police (NYSP) has been leasing a large portion of the campus since August 2023 to serve as the site of its new basic school auxiliary academy.
The NYSP’s current two-year lease will expire on July 31, 2025.
The club also recognizes Cazenovia High School students through its Student of the Month program. Awards are presented to individuals who have made outstanding contributions to their community.
Additionally, the club donates annually to the high school’s Friends of Rachel’s Challenge club. Rachel’s Challenge is a suicide, bullying, and school violence prevention program.
On Father’s Day weekend, the Lions present a “Ride for Sight” motorcycle benefit day ride from Cazenovia to a designated nearby restaurant. Proceeds go towards the club’s sight-related programs.
campus will be used on a smaller scale for ongoing training for existing troopers.
“They will scale back to kind of a skeleton crew,” said Wheeler. “[I’m guessing] they might have 10 or 20 instructors here, as opposed to the large number they have now, and they’ll have current troopers coming here for professional development [or] refresher training. . . . You will continue to see the troopers around the village through July. Hopefully, by then, some of the first new uses will be ready to come online for 9 Fresh.”
Wheeler encouraged the community to be patient, noting that the sale and redevelopment of the campus is an extremely complex undertaking.
“There are so many different buildings, so many different uses,” he said. “They are drinking out of the firehose right now in terms of the process they are going through. . . . It’s a big deal; we have all kind of been waiting for two years for news [that] there is a path forward. Certainly, I think they welcome help from the community.”
The 32-member CLC meets at the Brewster Inn on the first Thursday of the month at 7 p.m.
“I became involved with the Caz Lions Club 14 years ago through the LEO program, a youth version of the Lions Club,” said Tormey. “[It] was operating at the time in the Cazenovia High School, [and] one of my sons was asked to be the treasurer of the club. George Williams, a neighbor and friend, sponsored me. Best decision I made.”
To learn more about the club’s activities and how to join, visit e-clubhouse.org/sites/cazenovia/index.ph p or the “Cazenovia Lions Club” Facebook page.
The village would like to remind its businesses and residents of the importance of sidewalk maintenance.
On several occasions, slippery conditions caused by sudden temperature changes have forced pedestrians into the roadways, resulting in potentially dangerous situations. Although the village plows its sidewalks, it does not apply salt or sand.
Building occupants are responsible for keeping the sidewalks in front of their properties clear of snow and ice.
Wheeler also reminded everyone that plowing snow into the street or onto the sidewalk is illegal.
Village residents with privately owned trees and shrubs are asked to trim all branches hanging over the sidewalk and street to accommodate the snowplows and optimize visibility.
For more information, contact the village office at 315-655-3041.
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When responding to questions from the
The academy’s final class of cadets will graduate in late February. After that, the
To learn more about 9 Fresh and provide feedback on the redevelopment of the Cazenovia College campus, visit 9fresh.co. seasonal reminders and other news
Isaiah 9:6
For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace.
Come Celebrate The Christmas Season A Time of Expectation and Hope
FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF CAZENOVIA 27 ALBANY STREET
Vincent Guarneiri, Director of Music/Organist
Sunday Morning Worship 10:00am
Friday Dec 6
Soup Cafe 5-7 PM in the Caz Pres Meeting House
After the Tree Lighting: Caz High School String Ensemble in the Sanctuary under the direction of Mary Coburn
Sunday December 8th 10:00 am
Second Sunday in Advent The Candle of Peace Lit
Christmas Pageant: Christmas ABCs
Sunday December 15th 10:00am
Third Sunday in Advent The Candle of Joy Lit
Christmas In Brass with Trumpeters
Pat Carney, Nathan Kaercher & Ryan Hobart
Leading worship: Rev. Susan Faye Wonderland
Sunday December 22 10:00 am
Fourth Sunday of Advent
The Candle of Love Lit
Traditional Lessons and Carols Service
Leading Worship: Rev. Kenneth B. Wonderland
Tuesday December 24th 8:00 pm
Christmas Eve Candlelight Service
String Quintet Presenting Corelli Christmas Concerto
The Christ Candle Lit
Leading Worship: Rev. Kenneth B. Wonderland and Rev. Susan Faye Wonderland
Visit CazPres.org for information
ovia High School seniors.