Cazenovia Republican digital edition - Feb. 27, 2024

caz Pride, Meier’s creek partner to present event

By kAtE Hill Staff Writer

On Saturday, April 6, Cazenovia Pride, H. Grey Supply Co., and Meier’s Creek Brewing Co. will present “The Pink Party,” a silent disco event aimed at fostering community and celebrating love, diversity, acceptance, and joy.

The event will be held from 7 to 10 p.m. at the Meier’s Creek Brewing Co. Cellar.

All ticket proceeds will benefit Cazenovia Pride, a community organization committed to showing local youth that no matter who they are, where they come from, or how they identify, they are seen and valued.

At a silent disco, guests are provided with special wireless headphones to listen to music transmitted by a DJ.

Attendees can switch between three channels to select their preferred music genre and volume level, creating a personalized and immersive experience.

The event will be hosted by Cazenovia Pride President and H. Grey Supply Co. Co-owner Travis Barr, who will be appearing as his professional drag persona, Anita Buffem.

Attendees are encouraged to embrace the spirit of unity by wearing their favorite pink, black, or greyscale attire.

Cazenovia Pride is also encouraging people to honor LGBTQ+ community members, past and present, starting on April 1 by sharing photos on social media of inspiring LGBTQ+ friends, family, and icons.

Use the hashtag #CazPridePinkParty and tag @CazenoviaPride to help foster a sense of community and celebration leading up to the big event.

In addition to music and dancing, ticket holders will also be treated to light bites from the brewery’s kitchen and a Meier’s Creek draft beer ticket.

Meier’s Creek’s full menu will be available upstairs in the dining room, and there will be a full cash bar.

“The Pink Party: Silent Disco transcends being just an event; it’s a celebration of unity and a commitment to creating a brighter future for Cazenovia Pride,” said Barr.

“We invite everyone to join us in spreading love, acceptance, and joy while making a positive impact on the Cazenovia community,” Barr said. “Every dollar raised goes towards this year’s Pride Fest, making it bigger and better than ever before.”

The theme of the 2024 Cazenovia Pride Fest is “Love Out Loud!”

“As LGBTQ+ people, it is exhausting having to constantly monitor your surroundings to gauge the level of safety,” Barr explained.

“Love Out Loud! is about being authentically you and not apologizing or hiding it,” Barr said. “Be you. Love who you love and be proud of who you are.”

One of Cazenovia Pride’s priorities, according to Barr, is raising awareness of the “rising crisis of human trafficking” in this area.

He noted that during a 2016 conference on human trafficking, former Madison County Youth Bureau Director Joanne Eddy stated that the potential for human trafficking is a reality in this area because it is in the center of the state between two large cities, Syracuse and Utica.

It is also near the thruway and it is near a large casino.

According to Barr, events like those held by Cazenovia Pride play a critical role in encouraging vulnerable youths to connect with the community and with one another in a safe, positive, loving, and celebratory environment.

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Barr also referred to the Rescue MisCazenovia Pride, H. Grey Supply Co., and Meier’s Creek Brewing Co. are partnering to present “the Pink Party” silent disco on Saturday, April 6. All ticket proceeds will go towards the 2024 Cazenovia Pride Fest.

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pay either an annual or lifetime fee and they each get a say in the decisions the co-op makes regarding its structure, products, management, and operations.

“Much is yet to be decided by the membership at large, but the way I’ve seen it work at other stores is that one need not be a member to shop at the co-op, but being a member qualifies [a shopper] for a discount on prices as marked, typically around 5 percent,” said Lampros. “From the consumer side, it’s just like shopping in a corporate grocery store. At checkout, members show their card, and the discount is applied.”

Lampros presented an informational/organizational meeting

on the possible establishment of a Cazenovia food co-op on Feb. 17 at the Cazenovia Public Library.

“I’ve had a 60-year relationship with Cazenovia,” Lampros said. “I’ve moved in and out of Caz over four phases of my life. In between, I’ve lived in larger cities and towns smaller than Cazenovia, and in nearly all those places, there have been food co-ops available. I’ve always enjoyed the artisanal cheeses and breads, the organic fruits and veggies, and the reduced costs of bulk items available in coops. As a retiring solar engineer, I returned to Caz in 2020 with my partner, and we have been working to establish a homestead and market farm.”

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tom lampros and other interested community members are currently exploring the possibility of establishing a Cazenovia food co-op. An online survey can be accessed via this QR code.

Music director celebrating 10 years

The First Presbyterian Church of Cazenovia will host a Sunday worship service on March 3 at 10 a.m. to honor Vince Guarneiri’s 10 years as the director of music.

Following the worship service, there will be a special Coffee Hour in the Meeting House with the opportunity to personally thank Guarneiri for his commitment to Caz Pres Church and the community .

An organist for over 25 years, Guarneiri is a long-time member of the American Guild of Organists and serves on the Syracuse Chapter Executive Committee. Since 2014, he has been the music director and organist at The First Presbyterian Church of Cazenovia where he plays the 1976 C. B. Fisk instrument.

Each Sunday morning, Guarneiri conducts the Senior Choir in the front

of the sanctuary accompanied by the Steinway grand piano. He sings solos and duets with members of the church and the Caz community.

Guarneiri also plays keyboard in the music ensemble for the Cazenovia High School musicals.

This year’s musical is “Crazy For You.”

His aspiration, in both church and guild work, is to share his love of the organ and sacred music with a wider community.

In his spare time, Guarneiri works as and leads a team of controls engineering consultants for Central New York industrial manufacturers. He lives in Verona with his wife and four sons.

Cazenovia Presbyterian Church welcomes you to join in and celebrate Sunday mass. For more information contact the church at 315-655-3191 or cazpres.org.

Years Ago in History

By Cindy BEll toBEy

20 years Ago – Feb. 25, 2004

In 1992, Coach Jim Longo held his first lacrosse clinic in Cazenovia and six players attended. Presently, more than 200 boys and girls have the opportunity to participate in this sport.

“To see the rising success of lacrosse in this community has been a great ride,” Longo said. “To watch these young kids grow up and be successful in the program has been extremely satisfying.”

In 1998, the Cazenovia Board of Education approved boys lacrosse starting with a freshmen team coached by Mark Evans.

The program added teams and players in each of the next three years and in 2001, Caz fielded its first-ever varsity lacrosse program.

The girls’ teams would follow culminating in a varsity program in 2003.

15 years Ago – Feb. 25, 2009

This has been a big year for Abraham Lincoln.

The 16th president’s bicentennial has been celebrated across the country, original Lincoln manuscripts are on exhibition –President Barack Obama was even sworn in on the same bible as the 16th president.

The Cazenovia Public Library brought the celebration to children and their families last Wednesday with storytelling, a slideshow and various Lincoln themed activities.

“People remember the tall man with the tall hat,” read Library Director Betsy Kennedy from a children’s book about Lincoln.

The young audience was eager to learn and partake in the discussion, raising their hands with questions and their own Lincoln facts.

After a discussion, slide show and storytelling, the children could take part in several different activities from coloring to playing with Lincoln logs.

10 years Ago – Feb. 26, 2014

No one knows for sure how long it’s been here. But chances are, it was from almost the very beginning: a simple wooden podium at which generations of Cazenovia High School teachers and students probably delivered speeches, gave pop quizzes, engaged in debates and read aloud.

For years, the lectern quietly resided at the school, moving every so often from one classroom to the next.

Until this year, when English teacher Kristina Chiarello looked more closely at the slightly scuffed piece. Maybe, she thought, it would make a nice community service project for students.

They could strip it, stain it, make it look like new. Before giving the project her blessing, however, Assistant Principal Susan Vickers wanted a quick peek at the piece. She quickly noticed the brass plate that indicated the podium was a gift from the Class of 1936. And something else, too – a stamp on the underside that reads, “Stickley – Syracuse.”

The maple podium, it turns out, was crafted in the original L. & J.G. Stickley factory on Burnet Avenue in Syracuse – the same craftsman workshop in which the company’s first signature mission furniture was built in 1900.

5 years Ago – Feb. 27, 2019

Whether hunting for the latest fashion, a great bargain, or both, shoppers in Cazenovia will often turn to The Key.

“The Key is Cazenovia’s best-kept secret,” said manager Winnie Macheda. “We have brand names at prices that are competi -

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Kindergarten Registration

Kindergarten registration in the Cazenovia Central School District is scheduled for Monday, March 25 through Thursday, March 28 from 9:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. (no appointment necessary). There will also be a limited number of evening appointments available on Tuesday, March 26 from 6:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. by appointment only ( rst come, rst serve basis) for those parents who cannot make it during the regular daytime registration hours. Tuesday evening appointments may be made by calling/emailing Mrs. Richer in the Burton Street Of ce at 655-1325 or dricher@caz.cnyric.org. New York State mandated screening will be scheduled during registration.

New entrants must be 5 years old on or before December 1, 2024. Parents should bring the child’s proof of age (birth certi cate or passport) and proof of residency (driver’s license, tax bill, rental agreement, utility bill, etc.) to registration. In the case of a child living with only one parent, a copy of the custody agreement is requested stating which parent has primary physical custody of the child.

Certi ed immunization records to-date are also required at registration.

For students whose names appear on the school census, the necessary forms will be mailed out at the beginning of March. Parents who have not received forms and have an eligible child are asked to contact Mrs. Richer as soon as possible.

Any parent who has a child eligible to attend kindergarten and is not planning to enter the child in kindergarten for the 2024-2025 school year is also asked to contact Mrs. Richer.

Vince Guarneiri

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decker, Macie, Angela Moskvich, Aidan Prial and Meseret Stevens, and orchestra members Charlie Briglin, logan Blanchet, Ben Etringer, Jenny lin, Eliza Macreery, Maggie Putman, Will Revelle, Rachel Schierer and Alyssa Scott.

Cazenovia Artisans hosting the work of Michelle Roberts

is a testament to the power of finding peace in the pause.

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“Painting allows me to connect with the subject and people on a level that creates a sense of deep belonging,” she said.

Roberts specializes in capturing these serene moments through an expressive approach, utilizing oil paint on canvas.

“I aim to convey the tranquility of nature and the emotions that arise in those quiet pauses when we take in the subjects of nature or manmade,” Roberts said.

Roberts is motivated by a

H&R Block recently revealed its Featured Franchisees of the Year during the company’s Frontline Forum virtual general session.

This recognition is given annually to franchisees who are delivering strong business performance and driving meaningful growth toward the company’s transformation.

Diana Carpenter and Richard Hannafan are H&R Block franchisees who are among the Elite 25 franchisees rec -

desire to evoke emotions and foster a deeper connection with nature and other subjects.

By delicately layering colors and textures, she not only captures the beauty of the natural world but also invites viewers to join in a moment of quiet contemplation.

Cazenovia Artisans will host an artist reception Saturday March 2 from 2 to 5 p.m. and Roberts’ work will be on display March 1 to 31.

Cazenovia Artisans will host the work of Michelle Roberts March 1 to 31. Submitted photo

ognized.

In addition to the three Featured Franchisees of the Year, franchisees representing H&R Block’s Elite 25 and Top 100 distinctions were celebrated at Frontline Forum, an innovative blend of virtual and in-person learning experiences in three locations – Kansas City, Orlando, and San Diego – that prepares franchisees and field leaders to revolutionize clients’ tax season experience.

These 128 men and women represent communities from across the country.

“Our top franchisees have shown an unwavering dedication to living out our purpose, which is to provide help and inspire confidence in our clients and communities everywhere,” said Roxane Harris, vice president of Block

Advisors and Franchise Operations at H&R Block. “We are grateful for the human care and expertise they demonstrate day in and out and couldn’t be more honored to recognize their hard work as we build momentum and excitement for the upcoming tax season.”

sion website, which reports that while homelessness affects many segments of the youth population, LGBTQ youth are at greater risk.

“Nationally, 40 percent of all homeless youth identify as LGBTQ,” the website states. “The primary reason LGBTQ youth experience homeless -

tive with other consignments shop; and with around 1,300 consigners, our inventory is always changing.”

The Key is a charitable consignment and donation shop located at

ness is family rejection of their sexual orientation or gender identity.”

According to the Rescue Mission, LGBTQ youth also suffer physical and sexual assaults at higher rates.

“Those who follow H. Grey Supply Co. on social media have seen some of the embarrassing and hateful letters and messages we have received regarding our presence here and our work for

66 Albany St. in Cazenovia. Founded in 1960 by the women of St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, the ministry works to meet the needs of the church, the Cazenovia community, and the region at large.

Cazenovia Pride,” said Barr. “Now more than ever it is important to bring everyone together and show the support that does exist for our LGBTQ+ community and to keep our youth safe.”

The Pink Party is for individuals ages 21 and over.

To learn more about the event and purchase tickets, visit hgreysupplyco. com/event s.

For updates on the 2024 Cazenovia Pride Fest, follow @CazenoviaPride on social media.

Donate to support the Cazenovia Pride mission by finding Cazenovia Pride on GoFundMe or searching “donate” at hgreysupplyco.com.

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maRcH FoR BoIleRs anD HuskIes

Two college basketball games, barely 48 hours apart, with the same ending but very different reactions.

In one, no. 2-ranked Purude was upended at Ohio State by a Buckeyes team which had just fired its coach a few days earlier. In another, topranked Connecticut, which had just creamed a good Marquette squad, got crushed at Creighton.

You can pretty much guess what people thought.

The Boilermakers? See, they’re frauds, underachievers, they got beat

Rocky needs a home

By Donna newman

Photo by Donna newman

Rocky’s a lover, not a fighter! Rocky is a five-year-old pit mix who was found as a stray. at forty-seven pounds, he’s severely underweight and if he was a boxer, he would be in the featherweight category. He’s the sweetest, happiest boy who loves to play with toys - especially tug! He walks nicely on the leash, is friendly and sweet, and has become treat-motivated. He knows sit and shake (with both paws!) and he would love to learn more. His exuberance can outweigh his self-control, so he would do best with respectful kids eight and up. He’s also a proud member of the doggy playgroup and rides nicely in the car. In short, he’s the complete package! m eet Rocky the dog – you’ll be “knocked out” by how awesome he is! For more information about adoption, call 315-454-4479, email frontdesk1@ cnyspca.or g , or visit cnyspca.or g.

just as they’ll get beat in late March.

The Huskies? Oh, just a rough night, Creighton shot the lights out, they’ll be fine.

Note that, in both instances, a really good team lost in a really hostile setting. That happens all the time – didn’t we just see Syracuse do the same to a top 10-ranked North Carolina?

Still, we know exactly why people took very different approaches to the setbacks of Purdue and Connecticut. It has everything to do with what hap -

pened in March 2023, not February 2024.

Connecticut won it all, dominating every opponent like Villanova did in 2018. Purdue...well, they played Fairleigh Dickinson. It did not turn out well.

Combine this with the latter getting ousted in 2022 by another unlikely Jersey side (Saint Peters’s, anyone?), and no wonder no one outside of West Lafayette has the belief that Purdue can even sniff the Final Four, much less win it all.

What makes college hoops so charming and compelling is the very thing that makes it maddening and brutal. You can do close to everything right for five months and, with one bad night, have it all ruined and give ammunition for critics to tear you to pieces.

Ask Purdue how that is. Better yet, ask those 2014-15 Kentucky and 202021 Gonzaga teams that got all the way to the last weekend without a single defeat, only to stumble at the last or penultimate hurdle.

This is a small part of what made Virginia’s 2019 championship so remarkable. Exactly 12 months earlier, there was the ultimate humiliation, the first time a 1 seed in the NCAA Tournament was ever beaten by a 16, the initials UMBC turned into a cudgel to beat up every Cavaliers partisan who dared praise their favorite team.

And then Virginia won it all. They proved quite clutch, especially at the end, when they had to rescue games late against Auburn and Texas Tech and before that….a regional final against Purdue.

Yes, that Purdue, the very same Purdue everyone likes to beat up now. Are we as harsh on Matt Painter, Zach Edey and company if Virginia doesn’t hit a last-second jumper at the end of regulation, denying the Boilers the Final Four?

Margins in sports can be so thin that it should render vast criticism moot, but that doesn’t stop us. Ask Kyle Shanahan about how not converting a couple of third downs at pivotal moments turns you into a total loser despite strong evidence to the contrary. But we’re entering a time of year where such arbitrary judgments only intensify. The funny part is many

Our

Going blue

With numerous issues and illnesses that

public attention, it seems each month of the year is dedicated to multiple topics, each with their own color to help raise awareness.

In the month of March through the efforts of organizations such as the Brain Injury Association of America and the Brain Injury Association of New York, one of the featured colors of the month will be blue and the emphasis will be placed on raising awareness about brain injuries.

For more than three decades, the Brain Injury Association of America (BIAA) has led the nation in observing Brain Injury Awareness Month by conducting a public awareness campaigns in March of each year.

Through this campaign, BIAA and the New York organization have established several key goals for March and beyond.

During Brain Injury Awareness month, the goals include de-stigmatizing brain injury through outreach within the brain injury community, empowering those who have survived brain injury and their caregivers and promoting the many types of support that are available to people living with brain injury.

According to the BIAA brain injury is unpredictable in its consequences.

Brain injury affects who we are and the way we think, act, and feel. It can change everything about us in a matter of seconds.

According to BIAA the effects of a brain injury depend on factors such as cause, location and severity.

A person with a suspected brain injury should call 911, go to the emergency room, or contact a physician immediately.

After an impact or injury to the head, an individual can experience a variety of symptoms.

Common symptoms of a brain injury include: spinal fluid (thin, clear liquid) coming out of the ears or nose, loss of consciousness, dilated (the black center of the eye is large and does not get smaller in light) or unequal size of pupils, vision changes (blurred vision or seeing double, not able to tolerate bright light, loss of eye movement, blindness), dizziness, balance problems, respiratory failure (difficulty breathing), paralysis, or difficulty moving body parts, weakness, poor coordination, slow pulse, slow breathing rate, with an increase in blood pressure, vomiting, lethargy, headache and confusion among other symptoms.

After sustaining a brain injury, an individual may experience difficulty performing his or her job safely and operating in their daily lives as they once did.

By raising awareness, organizations like BIAA hope to instill several key points.

The most important things to remember according to BIAA are a person with a brain injury is a person first.

No two brain injuries are exactly the same.

The effects of a brain injury are complex and vary greatly from person to person.

The Brain Injury Association of America, NASHIA, USBIA and other members of the brain injury community for Brain Injury Awareness Day on Capitol Hill on March 5 and 6 and help us win reauthorization for the Traumatic Brain Injury Act.

To learn more or to offer your support visit biausa.org.

The air was fresh, so much more invigorating than the quick-breathebefore-I-freeze that was the norm last week.

I thought, “What a blessing.” It was, at least as I define blessings.

Now, this isn’t saying I have a theological forte. My experience with theology is limited to the Baltimore Catechism.

Maybe that is enough, but forewarned is forearmed.

This all began with a conversation with a friend about the need to “get away.”

There had been an accumulation of stress so high for this particular gal that she felt a need to stop her normal life and get away to a place where she wasn’t needed and there were no pressures, only the quiet that comes from no responsibilities.

“It would be a blessing,” my friend said.

Which led my convoluted brain to Friday nights at 10 o’clock and the enormously-creative opening of “Blue Bloods.”

The formula for each episode in the series is to present three story lines which are related in some way to a similar problem.

As it gets closer to 11 p.m., each of the problems is unraveled in a lesson learned way, often reaffirmed at the obligatory Sunday dinner at the fictional Reagan home.

Sunday dinner has become a central focus for the characters and the plot for “Blue Bloods” and each dinner starts with the bless -

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Support for Cleary

To the editor:

I am finishing up graduate school in the Fall and thinking about whether I will go back to live in the Village of Fayetteville where I grew up and where my mom still lives. There is so much I love about the village and CNY in general.

But, I do not feel like the village has been paying enough attention to what will draw back young adults like me. In my mid-twenties I began learning about the Village of Fayetteville government because of the proposal to build a grocery store and 300-car parking lot very close to my home. Casey Cleary encouraged me and other young people to learn about it and get involved in the village. I learned a lot and some of it was very discouraging.

When I spoke at a village meeting about the need to think about what will attract my generation to come home, the response was surprisingly defensive. I was put on the spot to immediately answer a series of questions about what would attract a whole generation. I never spoke there again and I did not go back to those meetings.

When I talked about the lack of any recognition of Pride Month in the village, Casey helped me figure out how to advocate for a simple first step. In June of 2021, I helped raise the first Pride Flag – a small but important step in making more people feel welcome and celebrated by the village.

I also advocated for a safe crosswalk near the post office for my neighborhood and the surrounding ones for safer pedestrian movement and therefore, easier community interactions. It took a while, but now there is a safe crosswalk between Redfield and Cashin that was not there before. Casey was the one who encouraged me to keep checking in with the village who took quite a bit of time to even acknowledge my request.

In her campaign for a trustee position on the board, Casey talks a lot about the glaring problem of the lack of representation on the board

Ramblings from the empty nest Ann Ferro

ing, a blessing that I remember from my youth at Our Lady of Perpetual Help school. “Bless us O Lord and these thy gifts..”

The blessing reminds us that calling down good means reconnecting ourselves to that which creates good in the world that unites us.

The emphasis of this blessing is decidedly on “us” in acknowledging that good and from which it emanates.

Looking for a place to find a separation from the craziness of life is not an unusual thing. How and where does one find that peace of place, a place of peace where you are blessed with a reunification?

Look around, it’s everywhere.

I find it in the corners of the living room where a small lamp makes a pool of warm light on a cold night, in a meal lovingly prepared that serves our taste buds as well as our souls, in a walk along the trails at Baltimore Woods or along the creek in Marcellus Park, in the spot of sunlight that warms the sleeping cats, in the patterns that rain creates on windows and in the art of being, even in the hour it takes to watch a well-crafted television series.

While “Blue Bloods” offers the repetition of a blessing, there are mundane experiences in other television series that offer blessings through their story lines. “All Creatures Great and Small” is a blessing each week.

of trustees of anyone younger than 60. In my lifetime there has never been more than one woman on the five-person board. There also isn’t a single board member who lives east of Dunkin Donuts. If elected, Casey really wants to make sure young people in our community understand how much of a difference they can make. She has, and will continue to, encourage any young person interested to get involved.

Finally, Casey believes that moving the village elections from March to November removes barriers that keep young people from stepping up to run, and many people from voting in general. I completely agree – it’s a no-brainer. If you want the board to be more representative of our diverse community, vote for Casey Cleary for Trustee on Tuesday, March 19 at village hall.

Ru B y o gno

Fayetteville

Concerned about American decay

To the editor:

To the editor: For a long time now, I have seen our country falling into decay and am very deeply concerned. The following are examples of that decay.

1. We have continuous inflation caused chiefly by an overspending Congress. Also, the exploding costs of healthcare and Social Security have led to a national debt that can no longer be paid back.

2. The ever-increasing immoral sexual lives of the young has led to their depression, drug use, pregnancies and even suicides.

3. There has been a huge erosion of the American work ethic. They have chosen to live the easy life rather than finding the well-being that comes with working hard and achieving.

It’s my firm belief the primary reason for this decay has been the drifting away from traditional religious faiths to secular socialism. The primary reason for that drift, I believe to be the long-time

Crafted from the works of James Herriot’s book of the same name, this television world is set in the Yorkshire Dales’ mid-20th century.

The protagonists are veterinarians whose lives are set pieces for the reality of ministering to farm animals and pets while living lives as colleagues, friends, neighbors and family with the distinction among those alignments blurred more times than not.

It is both a simpler time and one that is no different than the lives we live now.

The characters are drawn with civility amidst the push and pull of life and death, caring, kindness and weary hours of hard work measured against what is the right thing to do.

Each episode elevates the human condition, the conflicts laid out between what is best and less-thanbest, gently linking fiction with the here and now…at least for me. There is something so familiar, a feeling of belonging. I feel blessed, reunited with the basic values with which I grew up, validated as to my place in the world, if only for an hour.

It is like coming home to a place I’ve never been before.

For my frazzled friend, I hold out hope that she finds a blessing to take her home.

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.

indoctrination of that socialism by a largely secular social media and our educational institutions. Alarmingly, they have been our primary information sources. Also alarmingly, our government has never done anything about it.

As people may have forgotten about the importance of traditional religious faiths, this is a reminder. They are the faiths on which our nation was founded (Declaration of Independence), faiths that strongly united us in the winning of both World Wars, and faiths that enspirited us to becoming the strongest economic nation on earth.

I believe these traditional faiths to be Judaism, Islam and Christianity. It is because of their origin and commonality - all began at the same time and place in history and all worship the same one divine God. In different ways, all say God declares those who care for others and lift their spirits will be happy in this life as well as the next – the Golden Rule.

The 2024 general elections are on the horizon and have become extremely important. I firmly believe we can return our nation to greatness only when we the people and our duly elected government representatives decisively choose to keep with our traditional religious faiths – faiths that put an emphasis on our spirituality and morality instead of humanism and materialism.

c H a R les m IR uck I FAYETTEVILLE

Support for Bollinger

To the editor:

I am writing to support Sara Bollinger in her run for Mayor of Fayetteville. I’ve known Sara for about six tears, mostly through Town of Manlius board activities.

I always found her approachable and willing to listen. As vice president of Climate Change Awareness and Action I have contacted Sara regarding issues such as building a community solar farm on our Letters l Page 7

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of the same people who talk of Connecicut’s inevitability now were, at this exact time a year ago, calling Dan Hurley too intense and wound up, for the Huskies hadn’t made a long tournament run since its unlikely national title in 2014.

So which is true? As always, it lies

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capped land fill which enabled 400 residents to reduce their electric bill and affordable housing so we don’t lose our younger population.

Sara is well aware of how climate change is changing our weather patterns and the impact on our village. She is a co-founder of the Stormwater Stewards, a local organizations whose goal is to look at local infrastructure in regard to flooding. Our infrastructure was designed for historically lower flow rates. Extreme precipitation events have increased by about 60% in the Northeast since the 1950s straining storm water systems to the breaking point.

With her experience on the village planning board and comprehensive plan committee she is aware of the balancing act to provide affordable housing while also maintaining the character of the village.

I strongly endorse Sara as someone who has the vision to keep the Village of Fayetteville moving ahead. Pete R wIR t H Fayetteville

An informed legislator who listens

To the editor:

In an era of high polarization, even locally, I’m urging residents of the Village of Fayetteville to vote for Sara Bollinger. I had a first-hand view, working with the Manlius Democrats of how Sara conducts herself. She stood out from day one. When tempers flared on conflicts with the local Republican Party Sara always kept a cool head. She was open to all views and sometimes got pushback on that, but stood her ground and moved forward with informed decisions.

In the ward question that Republicans pushed Sara specifically wanted the views of those who wanted Wards considered carefully and represented fairly. My view and many Democrats saw this as a crass ploy but it impressed me that she was able to separate emotion with the responsibility of her legislative role.

She also was easily one of, if not the most, informed of council members, when it came to constituent issues and listening to their concerns. I never witnessed her strong-arming any member of the community who came forward, regardless of the strength of their position. She’d listen, inform on local ordinance, and look for solutions.

I’m not affiliated with the Manlius Dems any longer, was not asked to write this by the party, nor have communicated this to any including Sara. I do feel, more than ever, we need the attributes I described to have our local leaders stand up for the good of the communities they represent. Not just their cronies and members of their party, but all citizens. There is no doubt that Sara will be this for the Village of Fayetteville as Mayor and take that office to a higher level than it has been in many years.

Bo B wH eele R m anlius

Village election date

To the editor:

I understand there is a big push throughout Onondaga County to move village elections to November. Please take into consideration why this was set up this way.

The biggest problem I have with

in between the absolutes.

True, Purdue would love to shed its recent tournament baggage. But it does what all the top programs want to do – namely, give itself a chance each year amid all the volatility of early departures, transfers in and out, NIL and the like. Any sort of glory can still be fleeting. Just in the 21st century alone,

moving village elections is the following;

Villages in NY State fiscal year runs from June 1 to May 31 therefore we are working on our budgets in February and March. If our elections were in November a new mayor or trustee would be taking office in January and would have to start working on a budget they know nothing about. Our March election installs the new person in office in April. The budget is done and now they have a year to understand the job before working on a budget.

The Town of Manlius and other towns are on a calendar year they start working on their budgets in October. When a new supervisor or counsel member are elected they are installed in January. The budget is done and now they have a year to understand the job before working on a new budget.

This is why it was set up by the State of New York for villages to have March elections.

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Opposing solar project

To the editor:

Twelve Reasons to opposeLiberty Renewables’ Hoffman Falls Wind Turbine project in Fenner and beyond.

Liberty Renewables has requested from NYS a permit to build twentyfour 670 foot turbines (higher than the St. Louis Arch and twice as tall as the current 20 turbines in Fenner) across 4,400 acres in the towns of Fenner, Eaton, Nelson and Smithfield.

We in Fenner are opposed to the 12 turbines that would be built close to 125 of our hones. Here is why!

Liberty Renewables has demonstrated a shocking lack of respect for us. They never negotiated with our town’s representatives or planning board about what, where, and how this project would be built. They sold leases to individual landowners and proceeded with their plans.

With the loss of “home rule” Liberty Renewables told people that it was a “done deal” had “better get on board” and make money and lease their land to them.

The size and scope of this project would destroy the beauty and serenity of our land. These turbines would be located less than one mile (some less than ½ mile) from our homes.

Farms have started closing because they have lost the ability to lease land. People are selling their homes and moving away.

We would face the industrialization of our town - no longer primarily a farm town.

In addition to the turbines, they plan to build gravel access roads, a maintenance building, lighting and weather stations, a voltage collection substation, and miles of power lines and increased traffic.

During construction there will be large numbers of trucks tearing up our roads and disrupting our lives and property with noise, dirt and more. All this traffic would be rolling through your towns as well.

Massive footings will be installed amounting to 26,690 cubic feet of cement per turbine - a total of 320,280 cu.ft. for 12 turbines and 640,560 cu.ft. for 24 turbines. All processed in a nearby “temporary concrete batch plant,” Large numbers of migratory ducks and geese that fly in and out of our neighborhood ponds in the spring

teams like Georgia Tech, UCLA, Butler, Florida, Louisville and Villanova have joined SU in that they once beat everyone but now seem far removed from that sort of rare air.

As always, this March will give us a full parade of great games and great stories, along with all the tiresome cliches we keep attaching to them as if no one thought of them before.

and fall would be jeopardized; not to mention Harriers, owls, kestrels, and meadow birds. Their bird studies do not include these ducks and geese.

There will be the constant presence of light shadow flicker, noise, and visual obstructions.

The county’s emergency 911 tower would be surrounded by six electrified turbines.

The value of our homes would be jeopardized.

As our neighbors and friends, we ask for your support in denying this project access to our beautiful town. Make your voice heard. Go to the Office of Renewable Energy Siting (ORES) website. Click on “Permit Applications”. Scroll Down to “Hoffman Falls” and click on their number. Go to “Submit Comments.” Urge ORES to deny their application.

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We can do better

To the editor: Villages that move their elections to November saw increased voter turnout. The Village of Elbridge saw a 4.5x increase in voters and the Village of Tully saw over 8x the turnout when they moved their village elections to November compared to the previous March election.

The proposition to move the Village

Connecticut might win it all again. Purdue might stumble again. Or something far different might happen. That’s the thing about narratives, and sports in general – no matter how hard we try, it still remains unscripted.

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

of Fayetteville election to November was initiated by the residents of the village. More residents signed the petition than voted in the March 2023 village election. If elected officials truly believed that the village government is of, for and by the people they would be celebrating resident activism to strengthen their democracy by expanding opportunities for residents to vote. Having the election in November gives residents 10 days to vote while saving money on their taxes.

Since 2016 I have been working to increase voter turnout by providing information residents need to make informed decisions. Have you tried to find information on local elections? I have and it is not easy. Most of the time I am lucky if I can find more than the name of who is running in village elections.

Let’s be honest. There is no such thing as a nonpartisan election. Village politicians hide their party affiliations behind made up party lines. This doesn’t change the fact that they are registered and often a member of their local political party. Wouldn’t it be better if you knew who you were actually voting for?

On March 19 please vote yes on moving village elections to November. Also vote for Sara Bollinger for mayor and Casey Cleary for village trustee. Sara and Casey are listening to village residents and working to increase engagement in local government. e la I ne Denton Former m anlius town CounC ilor

Is golf a game? Is golf a sport?

Many years ago when I was at Clear Channel Radio in Syracuse, I debated this subject many times with Bud Poliquin, on Sports Radio 620 WHEN, while Jim Lerch, host of “Bud and e

arbitrated our lively discussions for

months. I’m sure I did not convince Bud that “Golf” should be considered a “Sport” and I am certain you must know that I would not allow Bud to convince me that “Golf was just a Game”. Because Bud and I have never been able to resolve our di erences on this subject, I am going to attempt to search for some facts in this article that will hopefully allow you to make up your own mind…once and for all. Special thanks to - Golf Digest, Golf Magazine, Golf Geeks, Wikipedia and Team Coordinator...Pronoun.

Let’s Start with De nitions:

* e Oxford Dictionary describes a “game” as, “An activity done for ‘’fun’’, o en with rules, where you can win or lose. It also brings people together from all walks of life.

* e Oxford Dictionary de nes a “sport” as, “An activity requiring physical e ort and skill, conducted in a speci c area and adhering to a set of rules. It also brings people together from all walks of life…to compete.

Golf is not a Sport because:

1. Golf is not a demanding physical activity.

2. It does not have direct opposition as other team sports (football, basketball, soccer).

3. Golfers do not need to be in shape.

4. Golf promotes more social interaction.

5. ere is little risk for injury.

6. Golf lacks a “standard” playing area…like a basketball court, football eld, soccer eld, etc..

7. Golf has a complex set of evolving rules for the game and di erent scoring systems.

Golf is a Sport because:

1. While it is true that most golfers ride in carts, they still burn almost 300 calories during an 18 hole round of golf. Walkers burn up to 500 calories. Golf is absolutely a demanding physical activity. Have you ever tried to walk 18 holes in 90 degree + temperatures?

2. Golf certainly does have direct opposition if you are a competitive golfer who competes regularly in tournaments to earn a spot on the Mitchell Cup or Sovik Cup teams at the end of the golf season in CNY.

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

ey are the Ryder Cup Teams of CNY.

3. In order to become an elite competitive golfer, it is mandatory that you participate in a physical tness program, just like other sports, to maintain the skill set and endurance that is required over an entire season. Being strong, exible and in good shape never hurt anyone.

4. Golf does promote social interaction, even when competitive golfers play in local, regional and national tournaments. ey meet other fellow competitors who o en become life long friends.

5. Avoiding injuries is fairly easy when you play golf, just to have “fun”. ere is a risk for injury when the elite golfer makes a commitment to a tness program.

6. Although every golf course is di erent in yardage and aesthetics, isn’t that part of the charm, beauty and challenge of the “sport”.

7. No matter how complex the Rules of Golf are, it is necessary to ensure fairness and integrity in the “sport”…especially when playing for $5-$10 million.

Summary:

* e Oxford Dictionary says a “Sport” needs skill, physical e ort and rules. Golf has all three.

* Golf is now an Olympic “Sport”.

* Name me one PGA Tour player who does not have a tness trainer on his team?

* Tiger has had 30 serious operations in his career. ere is signi cant risk of injury when golfers are careless about their tness.

* Golf requires, “Strength, Flexibility and Balance” to be an elite player. So do the other “Sports”.

GOLF IS A WONDERFUL “GAME” TO PLAY FOR “FUN”… BUT IT HAS NOW ALSO BECOME AN INTERNATIONAL “SPORT”…FOREVER!!!

SATURDAY, MARCH 2

Chicken & Biscuit Dinner for Haiti 4 p.m.-7 p.m. St. Michael’s and St. Peter’s Church, corner of Velasko Rd. and West Seneca Turnpike. $15 per person.

MARCH 7-9

Singin’ in the Rain East Syracuse Minoa High School. ESM presents the classic musical Singin’ in the Rain. $10 at www.esmschools.org/musical. $12 at the door.

SUNDAY, MARCH 10

Snowshoe Sunday 12 p.m.-1:30 p.m. Meier’s Creek Brewing Co., 33 Rippleton Rd., Cazenovia. Join the Cazenovia Preservation Foundation for free, familyfriendly snowshoeing and winter hiking.

MARCH 12-APRIL 7

Agatha Christie’s Murder on the Orient Express

Syracuse Stage. Wherever famed detective Hercule Poiret goes, murder is never far behind. On the luxurious Orient Express, an avalanche stops the train and Poirot must interrogate passengers, solve the murder, and save the reputation of the train before the killer strikes again.

SUNDAY, MARCH 24

Snowshoe Sunday

12 p.m.-1:30 p.m. Meier’s Creek Brewing Co., 33 Rippleton Rd., Cazenovia. Join the Cazenovia Preservation Foundation for free, familyfriendly snowshoeing and winter hiking.

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SUNDAYS MONDAY-SATURDAY

Snowshoeing and Cross Country

Skiing

10 a.m.-3 p.m. Great Swamp Conservancy, 8375 North Main St., Canastota. Call 315-

697-2950 to make an appointment. www.

greatswampconservancy.org

MONDAYS

Story Time

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

Mindfulness and Meditation with Ava

12 p.m.-1 p.m. Clear Path for Veterans. This workshop will provide participants the opportunity to destress and learn about different techniques and skills.

TUESDAYS

Toddler Storytime

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

Baby Storytime

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

WEDNESDAYS

Weekly Woodcarving for Veterans

9 a.m.-12 p.m. Clear Path for Veterans, Chittenango. Meet in the woodshop for woodcarving and camaraderie overseen by a volunteer.

Canteen Luncheon

11 a.m.-1 p.m. Clear Path for Veterans, Chittenango. Join the Clear Path family for lunch! Menu changes every week. Complementary, no registration required. Music & Movement

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

Preschool Storytime

10:30 a.m. Manlius Library, 1 Arkie Albanese Ave. Listen to Miss Karen read stories! Children are invited to share stories and social experiences that continue to support literacy and learning. This program is intended for children ages 2 ½-5.

Family Storytime

10:30 a.m. Cazenovia Library. Join Ms. Jenna for stories, songs, and fun!

Paws & Relax

3:45-5:15 p.m. every other Wednesday. Manlius Library, 1 Arkie Albanese Ave. Feeling stressed? Need a study break or a furry snuggle? Love dogs and want to relax? Stop by the library for canine stress relief! The Manlius Library has teamed up with Pet Partners of CNY to bring therapy dogs to the Teen Room. No registration is necessary.

MONDAY-FRIDAY

Electronic Recycling

8 a.m.-3 p.m. LOJO Technology, 634 Birchwood Dr., Oneida. Free, year round electronic recycling. No appointment needed. Madison County residents only.

THURSDAYS

Free ESOL Class

10 a.m. Manlius Library, 1 Arkie Albanese Ave. Practice your English skills for free in the library’s Community Room. Adults of all nationalities and skill levels are welcome. No registration is necessary.

Preschool Story Hour 1 p.m. Cazenovia Library. Join Ms. Debora in reading books for preschoolers, with activities and a new theme each week.

Manlius Library Writers

3:30 p.m. Manlius Library, 1 Arkie Albanese Ave. Join other writers to share your work, get feedback, talk about your practice, and more. All genres and experiences

are welcome!

FRIDAYS

Friday Night Fire

4:30 p.m. Clear Path for Veterans. Join for a complimentary dinner and family friendly activities. No registration required. Open for the public.

Project Healing Waters

9 a.m.-12 p.m. Clear Path for Veterans, Chittenango. Learn the basics of fly tying and fly fishing. All instruction overseen by volunteers.

Tech Time 11 a.m. Manlius Senior Activity Centre, 1 Arkie Albanese Ave. Do you need help with your iPhone, laptop, or kindle? A librarian will be at the Senior Center every Friday to answer your tech questions. Call 315-6826400 to make an appointment.

FriYAY! Make it Day 11 a.m to 12:30 p.m. New Woodstock Free Library, 2106 Main St. Create make-andtake projects like sand bottles, Cricut crafts, and more. All are welcome. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

SATURDAYS

Create & Connect: Art Therapy Open

Workshop for Teens 12:30 p.m. Manlius Library, 1 Arkie Albanese Ave. Stop by for a drop-in art workshop led by a New York State licensed creative art therapist. No art experience required. All are welcome.

SPORTS

Cazenovia’s Enders wrestles at state meet

By PHil BlACkWEll

Only nine times in the history of the Cazenovia wrestling program has someone emerged to compete for a New York State Public High School Athletic Association championship, with Lee Avery responsible for three of those appearances from 1965 to 1967.

Now Broden Enders can be added to that list.

Enders, a senior, capped off his high school career by going to Albany’s MVP Arena last weekend and taking part in the NYSPHSAA Division II touran -

ment at 152 pounds, the reward for a 38-4 season.

A pin of Canastota’s Mason Morris back on Nov. 30 began a campaign for Enders that included nine consecutive wins to open before a pair of setbacks in December against Keegin Christian (Palmyra-Macedon) and Bryce Burdy.

What followed, starting on Dec. 15, was a run where Enders won 26 of his next 27 bouts. He won the Port Byron Invitational and prevailed at the Lakers’ own invitational in January during this stretch.

Post-season honors followed,

Enders beating Will Burnell (Phoenix) 6-2 for the Onondaga High School League title Jan. 27 at Jordan-Elbridge and then topping Braden White (Adirondack) 3-0 for the Section III Class C title at Canastota a week later.

During this 26-1 stretch, the lone setback was a defeat to Cooperstown’s T.J. O’Connor – who would return at the sectional Division II meet and beat Enders 15-4 in the semifinals, though Enders roared back to finish third. While O’Connor got the no.

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Bears advance to semfinals; Lakers go 1-1 in playoffs

By PHil BlACkWEll

Bearing down on his program’s alltime scoring record, Chittenango boys basketball superstar Ryan Moesch put up two more memorable performance to get his team back to the Section III playoff semifinal round.

Having moved up to Class A after all

of its success in Class B the previous three years, the no. 4 seed Bears began its post-season last Tuesday rolling past no. 13 Vernon-Verona-Sherrill as, again, Moesch provided the headlines.

In the first half, Moesch was steady and productive and, earning 25 points, helped Chittenango establish a 40-27 advantage.

Then he really took off in the third quarter, from a string of 3-pointers to a big dunk at the end of the period. With 26 of the Bears’ 27 points in the third, Moesch worked his total to 51 points, helped establish a 66-42 lead, and then sat the rest of the way. But Chittenango still added to its margin.

Bernardo Bartovski had 13 points, Jacob Bell eight points and Brendon Barnard six points. Again at home for Friday’s quarterfinal round, the Bears would face no. 5 seed Camden, who ousted Indian River 66-40 in its playoff opener and would

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Community Memorial welcomes Dr. Kamaljeet Banga

Community Memorial (CMH) is pleased to announce the latest addition to the orthopedic team, Dr. Kamaljeet Banga, MD, FRCSC, ABOS, FAAOS.

Dr. Banga will be joining as a specialist in orthopedics and sports medicine, bringing a wealth of expertise and dedication to patient care that makes him a valuable asset to the CMH medical staff.

With over 15 years of extensive experience in orthopedics, Banga has practiced in the United States, Canada, and India.

His career has been marked by a strong background in sports medicine, upper extremity, military, and trauma care in both university and community healthcare settings.

Banga’s insights and contributions are poised to significantly enhance the range of services and capabilities offered by the CMH orthopedic practice.

“I am truly excited to

become a part of the Community Memorial team. It is my privilege to join such a dedicated group of healthcare professionals who share a common goal of delivering exceptional orthopedic care,” Banga said. “I am eager to bring my expertise in upper extremity orthopedics and sports medicine to benefit our patients and contribute to the continued growth and success of Community Memorial’s Orthopedic Center.”

Banga is a distinguished professional, certified by the medical boards in the United States, Canada, and India.

He holds board certification in sports medicine and orthopedics from the respective medical associations of these nations, demonstrating his expertise and commitment to providing exceptional care.

Banga completed his fellowship in orthopedic surgery, upper-extremity, and sports medicine at McMaster University in Ontario, Canada.

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Lampros said while he and his partner take advantage of the availability of local products at Cazenovia shops such as 20|EAST and HeartStone Artisan Bakery, shopping for the products they feel help them maintain a healthy lifestyle often takes them to Hamilton, Syracuse, and Ithaca.

“Hearing that our neighbors often do the same [led] me to reach out to see if more people would be interested in organizing a co-op here,” he said.

Lampros pointed out that a centrally located food co-op in Cazenovia would not only be convenient for local shoppers and farmers, but it would also serve neighboring communities.

“In addition, the co-op will increase the resiliency of the local economy by keeping more of our purchasing dollars here in Caz,” he said. “. . . Seeing the vitality of the farmers’ market and the success 20|EAST has had bringing in local produce, dairy, and meats has been inspirational. [It] would be my hope that the co-op works co-operatively with existing businesses.”

Additionally, he holds a fellowship in orthopedic sports surgery from the University of Western Ontario, in Ontario, Canada.

These specialized training experiences have equipped Banga with the skills and knowledge necessary to deliver outstanding medical care in the fields of orthopedics and sports medicine.

“We are thrilled to welcome Dr. Banga to our Orthopedic Center at Community Memorial. His expertise in upper extremity orthopedic care and sports medicine perfectly complements our existing team, which includes Dr. Takemoto and Frank Walczak, PA-C, ATC, CSCS,” Dr. Michael Walsh, chief medical officer, said. “With Dr. Banga’s arrival, we are positioned to provide our patients with even more specialized care and enhanced treatment options.”

As Community Memorial continues the pursuit of excellence in patient care, Dr. Banga’s arrival

After receiving positive feedback from community members on the idea of starting a co-op, Lampros began researching the steps involved and got in touch with Cornell Cooperative Extension (CCE) of Madison County and the Small Business Development Center at Onondaga Community College.

According to Lampros, both organizations have been helpful and are guiding the process.

“CCE provided a contact at Mohawk Harvest, a recently formed co-op in Gloversville, which has prepared a guide — funded by Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education — specifically on starting a food co-op,” he said. “We called for a meeting on the Caz Moms Facebook page and had a very good response. So, we booked a room at the library, and I prepared a presentation on the history of co-ops and how we might structure this one.”

The Feb. 17 meeting was attended by about 18 people.

Recognizing that several interested individuals were unable to make it to the meeting due to other commitments, Lampros decided to present the same material again on March 1, from 3 to 5

is a testament to the commitment to providing the highest quality healthcare services to the community.

He will be working closely with Dr. Richelle Takemoto and the Orthopedic team to ensure seamless integration of their combined expertise and a collaborative approach to orthopedic patient care.

“We are honored to have Dr. Banga join the Community Memorial family. His exceptional skills and dedication to patient care align seamlessly with our mission to provide the highest quality healthcare to our community,” Jeff Coakley, president and CEO, said. “Dr. Banga’s expertise will undoubtedly enhance the level of service we can offer to our patients. We look forward to the positive impact he will bring to our Orthopedic Center and our commitment to excellence in healthcare.”

The community is invited to join in extending a warm welcome to Banga

dr. kamaljeet Banga

as he embarks on this exciting new chapter of his medical journey locally. His official start date is scheduled for December 2023, and the organization eagerly anticipates the positive impact he will have on patients’ lives, as well as the con -

p.m. in the library community room.

An online survey has also been prepared to gather feedback on what form the community would like a Cazenovia co-op to take.

“True to the democratic nature of co-ops, the members will determine the direction of the organization,” Lampros said. “Will it be a buying club and meet once a month? Or will it be a brick-and-mortar store [that’s] conveniently located with regular hours? If [it’s] a store, would it be in the village or outside of town? Will it just be bulk foods, or will it feature local organic produce and ethically raised meats? What other items will be offered? Cleaning? Healthy cosmetic choices? Healing lotions and potions? Those questions are posed on the survey we’ve prepared.”

On Feb. 20, Lampros reported that based on the survey responses so far, he expects that the co-op would feature locally grown and raised products, preferably organic; sustainably harvested fruits and vegetables; and ethically raised and responsibly harvested meats. Other offerings may include bulk products, such as GMO-free organic

tributions he will make to the growing team. For further information or to schedule an appointment with Banga, please contact the Orthopedic Center at 315-8247040 or visit their website at communitymemorial. org/services/orthopedics.

grains, nuts, dried beans, seeds, and dried fruits, as well as fragrance-free shampoos, detergents, and cleaning products.

The consumer would select the volume to be purchased from a bulk bin or dispenser and place the product in a container from home or one provided by the co-op.

According to Lampros, the co-op would also seek to minimize plastic packaging.

Recognizing that the mission of the co-op would ultimately be driven by input from its members, Lampros proposed the following vision statement:

“Caz Co-op welcomes neighbors, connects community, and contributes to local economic vitality by supporting a healthy community, and by bringing together the farmers who have developed a local food system with sustainably grown produce and responsibly raised animals with the residents of Madison County and surrounding communities.”

For updates on the potential establishment of a Cazenovia food co-op, visit facebook.com/groups/cazfoodcoop.

Eileen drehwing, 88

Former cazenovia resident

Eileen Rowland Drehwing, age 88, of Hilton Head Island, SC, passed away on Feb. 3, 2023 in her beloved home on Hilton Head, surrounded by family, after a short illness. While we mourn her absence, she is now with the Lord, and reunited with the love of her life, Frank.

Eileen was a woman of diverse interests and many talents (formerly dubbed “Superwoman” by her husband Frank,) and had an unsurpassed memory for people, events and details. She was a fiercely loyal friend to many, and somehow managed to keep up with her family and friends’ lives and communicated continually with them.

Born on Oct. 13, 1935, to Martin and Ann Rowland in the Bronx, N.Y., Eileen was raised in NYC. She became a passionate New York Yankees fan and routinely came home from school to listen to ballgames on the radio with her father. Eileen spoke fondly of her upbringing, including school at St. Helena’s, playing stoopball, helping her mother and father, escapades with her younger brother Marty, and her memories of her relatives including Aunt Agnes and Aunt Margaret, and renters they had that inevitably became close family friends. Her years in NYC gave her many of her distinctive qualities: an appreciation for art and culture, a keen sense of style, an uncanny ability for trendspotting and an insatiable curios -

Alexander Coronado, 41 beloved son and brother

Alex Coronado, beloved son, brother, musician, and award-winning brewer, died on Feb. 20, 2024. He was born on Feb. 14, 1983.

He leaves behind his grieving family, parents Marco Coronado and Liz Moran; brother Rafael Coronado; sister Emma (Andreas) Lisell, and golden nephew Sigge Lisell.

Also left to cherish his memory is a loving network of friends and relatives both near and far.

Alex graduated from Cazenovia High School and SUNY Fredonia.

His adventurous spirit and diverse

ity about people and the world.

OBITUARIES

Eileen met her future husband Frank in a church group, but they had known of each other in junior high. They were married on June 14, 1958 (Flag Day) and enjoyed a wonderful 64 years of marriage together. Their remarkable relationship spanned 70-plus years.

After attending secretarial school, Eileen held a position as a medical secretary at Bristol Myers, and when she moved with Frank to Central New York, she was able to transfer to their Syracuse division. Eileen proudly worked with doctors on the latest pharmaceutical developments (plus gained the ability to read doctors’ handwriting!)

Although Eileen stayed home to raise their one daughter, Nancy, she was heavily involved with personal interests and the community. She joined the League of Women Voters and supported the approval and ratification of the Equal Rights Amendment. Eileen had a broad circle of friends from golf and bridge groups, was a CCD teacher with St James Catholic Church, an Everson Museum docent, a Girl Scout Leader, and still managed to keep up with all the sports teams, primarily major league baseball, pro golf and college basketball. Eileen was still participating in (and sometimes winning) NCAA tournament sports pools in the 2010s.

After 44 years in Cazenovia, Eileen and Frank retired to Hilton Head Island in 2002. Eileen became a licensed real estate agent and sold properties on

interests took him to Peru to teach English, Europe to tour with the Ithaca-based band Dufus, and the Adirondacks to support lake restoration projects.

Of all his travels, Alex was happiest in Nyack, N.Y., where he lived for seven years and was head brewer and an owner of Naptime Liquid Creation.

Services are private.

A gathering of friends to celebrate his life and the light Alex brought to the world will be scheduled at a later date.

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

the island with the same enthusiasm she had in other areas of her life. Additional friends were made through her work, her church, her cooking group and book club.

Eileen will be sorely missed by her family and friends. She was well-read, well-dressed, and was always up for a good conversation. She loved travel, hearing about everyone else’s journeys and was the best gift giver. Moreover, she had a big heart and could (and did) talk to anyone.

Eileen was predeceased by her husband Frank, her brother Martin (Marty) and his wife Veronica (Ronnie), her mother Ann and father Martin. She is survived by her cherished daughter Nancy (Drehwing Edwards) Cronin and husband John, beloved granddaughter Kylie Edwards, her step-grandchildren Jessica, Erin and Seth, and nieces and nephews on both the Drehwing side (Karen, Kristine, Karl, Kyle, Michael, Kurt, Kristopher and Douglas) and Rowland side (Tara, Kevin, Christine

Wayne B. Williams, 64 snow plow driver, auto mechanic, Georgetown Fd member

Wayne B. Williams, 64, of Georgetown passed away at home Thursday, Feb. 22, 2024, with his loving family by his side.

Wayne was born Jan. 7, 1960, in Oneida to Geroge W. and Alma I. Williams.

He was employed by the town of Georgetown as a heavy equipment operator and truck driver for 18 years until his retirement. Wayne was also a selfemployed snow plow driver and auto mechanic. He was a sawyer and a member of the Georgetown Fire Department. Wayne was known for his willingness to help anyone in need and enjoyed spending time with family and friends.

Wayne is survived by his wife of 33 years, Linda M. Williams; his children, Jennifer (Gary) Kravetz of Minoa, Walter (Taylor Manwarren) Williams of Georgetown and Thomas (Shannon Chapman) Williams of Georgetown; his sisters, Charlene (James) Koerts and Christine (Robert) Williams-Neal; three grandchildren, Aurora Mason, Persaus Boisclair and Gabriel Boisclair;

and Christopher) of the family.

A funeral mass will be held at St. Francis by the Sea on Hilton Head Island on Monday, April 8, at 10 a.m., with a reception to follow. An online site for sharing of photos and memories of Eileen can be found at memorialsource. com/memorial/eileen-drehwin g

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that donations be made to The League of Women Voters (lwv.or g.)

two great-grandchildren, Landen and Thomas Kravetz as well as several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Wayne was predeceased by his brother, Evan T. Williams and his sister, Eileen S. Williams. Calling hours will be held from 2 to 4 p.m., Friday, March 1, 2024, at Michael E. Brown Funeral Services, 2333 Fenner Road in Cazenovia. Graveside services will be held in the spring at Sheds Cemetery. Condolences for the Williams family may be left at michaelebrownfuneralservices.co m.

Barn, kids 6 week Weds. class. Register online at CazArts.com

March 7 - Scotch Club educational discussion and tasting w/ Horse Soldier Bourbon & Dalmore, 7pm at the Brae Loch Inn

March 10 - CPF Snowshoe Sunday at Meier’s Creek, 12-1 :30pm, free guides and gear to borrow! All ages and abilities welcome, weather dependant.

March 12 - Yoga w/Thea, 6-9pm at St. James Church.

Just $10 per class, all ages and abilities welcome

March 14 ’The Marvels’ movie, 6pm at the Caz Library.

Grab some food in town and bring it to the library!

March 14 - Collage: Acrylics w/ Mixed Media, 1Oam-1pm at Carpenter’s Barn, 6 week Thurs. class for adults of all skill levels. Register online at CazArts.com

March 14 - Watercolor w/ Eric Shute, 6-8pm at Carpenter’s Barn, 4 week Thurs. class for adults of all skill levels. Register online at CazArts.com

March 16 - Live Music with Mark Douglas at the Brae Loch Inn, 6-9pm

March 16 - Winter Farmer’s Market, 1O am-1pm in the American Legion at 26 Chenango St

March 19 - Yoga w/Thea, 6-9pm at St. James Church.

Just $10 per class, all ages and abilities welcome

March 23 - Take the Plunge! Caz Lake Dip, 12-1pm at Lakeland Park. Spectators welcome! Register online at ymcacny.org/plunge24

March 24 - CPF Snowshoe Sunday at Meier’s Creek, 12-1 :30pm,

Lori Lewis

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give Chittenango every bit of trouble before the hosts would pull it out 5853. All through the first half, Camden contained Moesch as much as possible, and it worked to keep the game tight.

Then, trailing 31-25 in the third quarter, the Blue Devils went on a 7-0 run to go in front.

Even when Chittenango regained the lead, Camden kept answering.

Camden, with less than three minutes left, inched back in front 50-48, leading to a tense back-and-forth throughout the homestretch.

Only in the last seconds did the Bears clinch it when, up 56-53, Moesch executed a timely steal, was fouled and sank the clinching free throws, running his total to 36 points as Barnard added seven points and Ja -

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5 seed at the state meet, Enders was the no. 16 seed, and if he beat Newark Valley’s Cadin Creeley in the opening round

cob Cheek six points. In Tuesday night’s Class A semifinal at East Syracuse Minoa, Chittenango will try again to topple a topseeded Westhill side it lost to twice in the regular season, the winner to get Jamesville-DeWitt or Central Valley Academy in Friday’s final at SRC Arena.

Then there was Class B, where Cazenovia , the no. 10 seed, would take its 9-11 record north to face no. 7 seed Phoenix in its round-of-16 matchup, the two sides having split close regular-season meetings.

And it was tight here, too, but the Lakers pulled through, beating the Firebirds 62-58 and, for once, not requiring overtime as it did in wins over Homer and Jordan-Elbridge earlier in the month.

Jumping out to a 17-8 lead through one quarter, Cazenovia could not pull further away. Instead, Phoenix chipped away, pushing the Lakers all

in Albany, it would mean a shot at top seed Caden Bells from Tioga. But Creeley never let Enders get on the board, getting takedowns in each of the first two periods and ultimately winning

the way to the final minute. Like so many other times, though, the Lakers got through. Ben Bianco, the program’s first-ever 1,000-point scorer, led with 20 points, but had lots of help as every other starter was at or near double figures.

Between them, Edmond Richardson, Tanner Lawson and Bobby Livingston hit on eight 3-pointers, with Richardson getting 13 points, Lawson 12 points and Livingston nine points as Izaak Gilbert chimed in with seven points.

Now the Lakers would challenge no. 2 seed Little Falls in Friday’s sectional quarterfinal, but see all of the magic it had at Phoenix disappear in the second half of a 63-40 loss to the Mounties.

It was close early, Cazenovia only trailing 30-26 at the break, but Little Falls outscored them 16-4 in the third quarter and got away, holding Bianco to 12 points as Livingston got 11

it 4-0 to relegate Enders to a stint in the consolation bracket. Winning his other bouts on Friday, Enders nearly got a technical fall against Michael Horth (Gowanda)

points and Richardson eight points. The Lakers’ season concluded with a 10-12 record.

Contrast all this to the quick conclusion for the Chittenango girls basketball team, who took the no. 12 seed into the sectional Class A tournament and was ousted 45-23 by no. 5 seed Central Valley Academy in the opening round.

The Bears did not get a field goal until the second quarter, held to a single free throw in the opening period. CVA used that stretch to go in front 15-1 and never let Chittenango organize a response.

Abby Scheidelman led her side with nine points, while Gabrielle Dawkins had five points. The Thunder got 14 points from Isabella Terzioski, plus eight points from Avery Rich as Lani Dyn and Molly Canipe had six points apiece. The Bears’ season concluded with a 3-17 record.

16-3. And then, in the next round, Enders took less than three minutes to get that technical fall beating Granville’s Jaxon Torres (Granville). One more win on Saturday

would get Enders on the podium, but in a close bout with Henry Martin (Croton-Harmon), Enders took a 7-4 defeat, his season ultimately concluding at 40-6.