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KATE HiLL STAFF WRITER
Regional Historical Society (NWRHS) unveiled a historic marker at 4463 Syracuse Road (Rt. 92) in the Town of Cazenovia.
Awarded through the William G. Pomeroy Foundation’s New York State Historic Marker Grant Program, the sign recognizes Philemon Tuttle, one of the pioneers who arrived in the area in 1793 with Cazenovia’s founder, John Lincklaen.
Tuttle and six other men cleared a road from Chittenango to Owahgena — the Native American name for Cazenovia Lake — for Lincklaen’s party and supply wagons.
Tuttle subsequently purchased property at the site of the new historic marker, farmed the land, and ran an early tavern on the newly completed
BY KATE HiLL STAFF WRITER
Erieville resident Kevin Kennedy and Cazenovian Thomas Green are preparing to present the third annual Cazenovia Community Yard Sale for Charity.
The event will be held Aug. 9-13, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., on the south side of US Rt. 20, just east of the Village of Cazenovia and across from Caz Car Wash.
Donations of good, clean, usable items will be collected at the sale site on Friday, Aug. 8, from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Clothing, mattresses, large exercise equipment, and children’s car seats will not be accepted.
Proceeds from the sale of the donated items will go to local and international charities.
“We ‘sell’ the items [for] whatever amount the purchaser feels in their heart they should give, with a few valuable items having a suggested purchase price placed on them,” said Green. “. . . Kevin and I, and our dedicated group of volunteers, toss around ideas and settle on the charities during the sale. We always support Scouting America Troop 18, as they help us with the tents that are used. [We also] always support Holy Cross Hospital in Milot, Haiti, as Haiti is the poorest nation in the Western Hemisphere, and we personally know that this hospital is very judicious with the contributions we send. After that, we pick some Cazenovia-based organizations since the sale is by and for the Cazenovia community.”
According to the organizers, the community sale was inspired by St. James Catholic Church’s Annual Haiti
BY KATE HiLL STAFF WRITER
On the morning of Wednesday, July 23, Cazenovia Central School District (CCSD) announced that a fire occurred at Burton Street Elementary School.
In a message to the district community, Superintendent Christopher DiFulvio stated that a 911 call made around 9:11 a.m. reported a contractor’s truck smoking in the school’s back parking lot.
The Cazenovia Fire Department arrived on the scene quickly and extinguished the fire.
“You might have heard explosions and seen a lot of smoke in the area,” DiFulvio said in the message. “These were caused by propane tanks in the back of the truck, which ignited because of a welder. We want to sincerely thank the Cazen -
ovia Fire Department for their quick and safe handling of the situation.”
According to CCSD Director of Facilities Eric Benedict, the truck was owned by a contractor working on a roof project at Burton Street.
“They were the ones who were hired to install steel decking for the roof,” Benedict said. “[Luckily], the truck was parked at the end of the gravel parking lot, and there was no damage or injuries.”
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Yard Sale, which supported the church’s twin parish in Haiti, St. Ives, as well as Haiti’s St. Joseph’s school.
“Kevin and I noted the success of the St. James Haiti Yard Sale over its 13-year run,” said Green. “After it stopped, we decided that the benefits it brought to our community should continue, and we organized the current Cazenovia Community Yard Sale for Charity beginning in 2023.”
As a result of the first two sales, the organizers have been able to contribute
nearly $12,000 to organizations such as the Caz Cares food pantry and clothing closet, Community Resources for Independent Seniors, Cazenovia Garden Club, Troop 18, and Holy Cross Hospital in Haiti.
“All of us volunteering at the sale notice that it has a triple effect,” said Green. “We notice that people who are trying to downsize did not want to toss away good items but had no other way to get rid of them; this sale gives them a way to downsize and feel good about
9 a.m. to 6 p.m.,
it. We notice that many people who utilize the services available at Caz Cares ask about furniture, hardware, toys, and electronics, but cannot afford them new. [At] the sale, they can get these items for very little and fulfill a need that they have. Finally, we are able to give the proceeds of this sale to worthy organizations in the Cazenovia community, which further helps the less fortunate. For these reasons, we all feel good about putting in the long hours to do the sale.”
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Last week, the new Woodstock regional Historical Society unveiled a new historic marker at 4463 Syracuse road, Cazenovia, that recognizes Philemon Tuttle, one of the pioneers who arrived in the area in 1793 with Cazenovia’s founder, John Lincklaen.
The third annual Cazenovia Community Yard Sale for Charity will be held Aug. 9-13, from
on the south side of US rt. 20, just east of the Village of Cazenovia.
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BY KATE HiLL STAFF WRITER
The Cazenovia Police Department is seeking help identifying a vehicle involved in an incident at Lakeland Park on the night of July 10.
According to Chief of Police Michael Hayes, the dark-colored vehicle entered the park from Foreman Street, struck the gate wall, and damaged both the gate and the wall.
“There were people in the park at the time of the incident,” Hayes said. “I am looking for any witnesses to come forward, as no one did at the time of the incident. Anything someone saw may be useful. The plate on the suspect vehicle is throwing too much reflection to be able to read [it].” Anyone with information is encouraged to call the station at 315655-3276, option #3, or email cazpolice@yahoo. co m The Cazenovia Police Department office is in the Village Municipal Building at 90 Albany St., next to the Cazenovia Public Library. For more information, visit villageofcazenovia.com/ police/.
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Cazenovia artisans presents Sharon Bottle Souva
Cazenovia Artisans presents Sharon Bottle Souva from Aug. 1-31 at 39 Albany St. Cazenovia. A reception will be held Friday, Aug. 1, from 5–7 p.m. Free and open to the public, light refreshments will be served. Sewing is one of Bottle Souva ’s greatest pleasures. She has been working with needles and fabric in one form or another since she was a child.
Bottle Souva was a farmer’s kid. Her early memories center on learning to sew, playing with buttons and sitting under her grandmother’s treadle sewing machine. In her youngest years, she developed a strong attachment to the natural world around her and to this day the creative inspiration in her fabric art stems from her outdoor experiences. At times, the differentiation between
her fabric designs and that of a painting are almost indistinguishable.
“The needle is an extension of my fingers, the threads and fabric my palette,” she said. “For me, color and pattern are equally important as my finished piece.” Her work has been or is being shown in numerous private collections, museums and galleries around the country.
Bottle Souva received a BFA and MA at The State University of New York at Oswego in 2017 studying printmaking with studio practice. While in school, Bottle Souva developed a desire to teach on the college level. She teaches color theory and drawing at Onondaga Community College in Syracuse and finds the continuing interaction with the students a joy.
Peterboro Emancipation Day coming Aug. 2
The 15th Annual Peterboro Emancipation Day will be held Saturday, Aug. 2 at the Gerrit Smith Estate National Historic Landmark at 5304 Oxbow Road in Peterboro.
Each year the committee replicates activities that ancestors began in 1925 to commemorate the abolition of enslavement.
Registration and morning refreshments begin at 9 a.m.
The exterior interpretive signage will be open, as well as exhibits in the Land Office, The Barn, and with limited access to The Laundry.
At 10 a.m., co-chairs and cousins Jim Corpin and Max Smith will welcome the attendees and announce the proceedings of the day.
At 11 a.m. the annual group photo is taken.
At 11:15 a.m. the annual procession to carry two wreaths to the Peterboro Cemetery begins by walking and driving.
At the cemetery one wreath honors the humble grave of wealthy landowner Gerrit Smith, and the second wreath honors an ancestor whose gravestone reads Born a Slave. Died free.
calling 315-684-1088.
The Peterboro Table restaurant will be open.
At 1 p.m. back in The Barn at the Gerrit Smith Estate, Nell Ziegler, president of the Smithfield Community Association, which owns the Gerrit Smith Estate, will report on the purpose of Peterboro census research accomplished by a grant from the Preservation League of New York State, and describe the upcoming renovations at The Lodge made possible by a partial grant from the Central New York Community Foundation.
At 1:30 p.m. Donna Dorrance Burdick will discuss her research on African American Peterboro Families: An Historical Perspective. Burdick has created more than 30 informational binders on black families and will also later be at the Peterboro Area Museum.
A walking tour of the Gerrit Smith Estate, guided by Norman K. Dann PhD head docent, will begin at the Land Office at 2:45 p.m. The Peterboro Area Museum and the National Abolition Hall of Fame and Museum will be open in the afternoon.
Participants are encouraged to bring their own picnic to be enjoyed on the grounds and/ or pickup pre-orders at the Peterboro Table by
For more information for this free event visit PeterboroNy.org, email info@GerritSmith. org or call 315-657-8461.
The Cazenovia Police Department is seeking information from witnesses of an incident on July 10 at Lakeland Park.
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Avoiding ticks
According to the CDC, in the United States ticks are known carriers of Lyme disease as well as other pathogens that can be transmitted to humans such as Anaplasmosi s , Babesiosi s , Bourbon viru s and Colorado tick feve r to name a few.
The CDC explains that many tickborne diseases can have similar signs and symptoms.
Among these are fever/chills, aches and pains and rash. If you suspect you have been bitten by a tick and have any of these symptoms the CDC encourages visiting a health care professional as soon as possible.
An important part of avoiding possible tick related illnesses is knowing what to look for and what to avoid and what preventative measures can be taken when outdoors.
According to the CDC, ticks find their hosts by detecting animals´ breath and body odors, or by sensing body heat, moisture, and vibrations.
Some species can even recognize a shadow. In addition, ticks pick a place to wait by identifying well-used paths.
Then they wait for a host, resting on the tips of grasses and shrubs. Ticks can’t fly or jump, but many tick species wait in a position known as “questing.”
While questing, ticks hold onto leaves and grass by their third and fourth pair of legs. They hold the first pair of legs outstretched, waiting to climb on to the host. When a host brushes the spot where a tick is waiting, it quickly climbs aboard. Some ticks will attach quickly and others will wander, looking for places like the ear, or other areas where the skin is thinner.
When going outdoors, it is important to be aware of the potential to encounter ticks.
Ticks live in grassy, brushy, or wooded areas, or even on animals. Spending time outside walking your dog, camping, gardening, or hunting could bring you in close contact with ticks. Many people get ticks in their own yard or neighborhood.
The CDC suggests people treat clothing and gear with products containing 0.5% permethrin. Permethrin can be used to treat boots, clothing and camping gear and remain protective through several washings. Alternatively, you can buy permethrin-treated clothing and gear.
The CDC also suggests people avoid wooded and brushy areas with high grass and leaf litter and walk in the center of trails.
It is also recommended to use EPA-registered insect repellents containing DEET, picaridin, IR3535, Oil of Lemon Eucalyptus (OLE), para-menthane-diol (PMD), or 2-undecanone.
If you are using sunscreen, apply sunscreen first and insect repellent second.
After coming back in from being outdoors it is recommended to check your clothing for ticks.
Ticks may be carried into the house on clothing. Any ticks that are found should be removed. Tumble dry clothes in a dryer on high heat for 10 minutes to kill ticks on dry clothing after you come indoors.
If the clothes are damp, additional time may be needed. If the clothes require washing first, hot water is recommended. Cold and medium temperature water will not kill ticks.
It is also recommended to examine gear and pets.
Ticks can ride into the home on clothing and pets, then attach to a person later, so carefully examine pets, coats, and daypacks.
Shower soon after being outdoors. Showering within two hours of coming indoors has been shown to reduce your risk of getting Lyme disease and may be effective in reducing the risk of other tickborne diseases. Showering may help wash off unattached ticks and it is a good opportunity to do a tick check.
Check your body for ticks after being outdoors. Conduct a full body check upon return from potentially tick-infested areas, including your own backyard.
Use a hand-held or full-length mirror to view all parts of your body.
Check these parts of your body and your child’s body for ticks under arms, in and around ears, inside the belly button, backs of knees, between legs and around the waist.
The same measures are also recommended for pets who have been outside and if you suspect a pet has been bitten it is recommended to see a vet as soon as possible.
To learn more visit cdc.gov/ticks, or for pets visit bestfriends.org.
iT’S in THE BAG
Iam a morning person. Even as morning brings the stiffness and pain of whatever it is that brings stiffness and pain, I enjoy getting up and attacking the day before it attacks me.
Usually by the time I feed the cats, set up for the spouse’s breakfast and have a cup of coffee, most of the morning ouches have dissipated. And so it was a bit disconcerting on that morning a month or so ago when, among my morning complaints, I felt a numbness in my left hand and fingers, not all of the fingers, just the pinky and ring finger. Thought I had “slept funny”… the latter is a medical term I learned from my mother who learned it from her mother. I come from a long line of amateur diagnosticians.
The day wore on and the worrying numbness and finger tingling didn’t disappear. Having a computer at the ready, I googled what had now become “symptoms” … not a good thing. Gee, they could be warnings of all kinds of unsavory disorders.
Fearing the worst, I called my doctor and got in to see him that afternoon. He examined me and, smiling, asked to see my purse. Then he asked me how I carried it.
“Well,” I replied, “let me see, I guess I carry it on my left shoulder.”
He took my purse, got on the scale and made one of those “phew” sounds.
“What do you have in here?” he asked. “You might find a way to lighten this up a bit. If this doesn’t improve, we’ll get you back in here for nerve conduction studies.”
His prescription was to carry my purse on the other shoulder.
As he left, he said absently, “You might want to take the anvil out of your purse.”
I did as he said and, what
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To the editor:
do you know, after a few days, the numbness went away. Go figure!
A woman’s purse is a special thing. Finding one involves something akin to falling in love. It has to project a certain “je ne sais quoi,” be commodious enough to carry all that she considers essential and, of course, demonstrate one’s good taste. My current accessory, my trusted side kick for more than three years, would be absolutely perfect if it had a shorter strap, but I make do, putting up with the necessity of having to hold it on my shoulder because it looks good.
Yes, I know what you are thinking, but this is not about thinking, it is about style. However, being relieved to find out that the heretofore mentioned symptoms weren’t harbingers of catastrophe, I thought I might do some in store research to see if there might be something else that would meet my fashion needs without causing pain … I was looking for an orthopedic pocketbook.
Was I surprised.
Check the stores and the magazines. There are basically two kinds of purses for sale. The first kind is for those who don’t need much to survive, maybe a credit card, a few dollars and coins, a lipstick and a cell phone. They are similar in many ways to what we used to call another piece of female apparel - the training bra. Both are appliances for those who really don’t need either.
The second type, displayed with great panache and enthusiasm in all of the stores, wouldn’t be allowed on an airplane as carry-on luggage. These fashionable handbags are enormous. My weekender suitcase is smaller. They weigh more empty than my purse does filled. Considered to be extraordinarily stylish, I see them in
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Climate Change Awareness & Action thanks all those involved who made the Oxbow Hill solar farm possible. The NYS Office of Renewable Energy Siting and Electric Transmission recently gave its approval to the 140 megawatt solar project located in Madison County.
These renewable energy projects are essential if we are to avoid even more severe catastrophic climate change events in the future. Intensive rain events in the last few weeks, such as the flood in Texas that drowned 134 people and the rainstorms in NY and New Jersey will become more frequent and destructive.
In NYC the storm overpowered the subway’s systems design limits to prevent flooding. Prior to 1991 the system design limit of draining 1.75 inches of rainwater per hour had never been exceeded. Since 1991 there have been 6 storms that exceeded that capacity. It will cost NYC hundreds of billions to upgrade its infrastructure to deal with the new “normal” rain events. This “normal” will get more extreme as we keep altering the atmosphere.
The science is simple. Increase the CO2 concentration, the air temperature increases and warmer air holds more moisture. Each degree Centigrade of warming holds 7% more moisture contributing to more intense rain events and flooding. Data shows the Northeast has experienced the largest regional increase in extreme precipitation compared to other
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the magazines that track the trends among the in crowd, yet another clue as to which crowd I belong.
While analyzing my data about purses, I became aware of a TV commercial touting the benefits of a brand of protein water that the actress took out of her purse. The bottle weighed 16 ounces. A pound! Yikes. I was catching on. While we are considering the value of hybrid automobiles, the woman’s apparel industry has devised a hybrid suitcase-purse. Carrying them must create strong biceps, which, come to think of it, can have some survival value. Potential muggers would be smart to stay away from such gals. Their purse arm can pack quite a punch. I am now wondering where the aging baby boomers are going to find their purses. Being ahead of the curve … I was born before the present babies boomed … I am like an explorer in the underbrush of aching joints and such that heralds the need for orthotic pocketbooks, trendy but infinitesimally light with enough room for everything we need including pain medication and mugger deterrent.
I’ll have to check and see if there is some kind of medical term for the sequelae associated with carrying a heavy purse … yes, I know, another obscure word! Feel free to look it up. It costs nothing and it won’t make your hand and fingers go numb, although it may tingle and give you a new word to casually throw away at social gatherings. .You can keep the definition in your purse. Weighing nothing, it can’t damage aging joints and can only add to your personal mystique.
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.
regions in the United States.
CCAA testified in support of the Oxbow solar farm at a public hearing a number of months ago. We understand change is hard. Maybe it is human nature to want to keep things as they are. You see a field or forest and want to keep it that way forever. Communities across NYS have a decision to make. As long as we want to keep our energy intensive lifestyles we either embrace the transition to renewable energy as difficult as it may be with a process that won’t make everyone happy or accept that we will be gifting our children with an environment that over time we will no longer recognize.
PETEr WirTH VIcE PRESIDEnT ccAA
Town hall
To the editor: The Manlius Town Council met on July 23 to discuss plans to build a new town hall and schedule a “special meeting” to place a bond referendum to fund the initiative on the ballot in November.
On May 14, 2025, the council approved an allocation of $51,150 to pay VIP Structures, Inc. to provide a study for building a new two-story 20,000 square foot town hall on a 10-acre site located to the north of the YMCA in Fayetteville. The facility would house town offices and serve as a new police station. VIP would provide a cost estimate by July 11, 2025, to be used for a bond referendum to be voted on by the Town of Manlius.
Ramblings from the empty nest
ann Ferro
I attended the 7/23 council meeting virtually. The estimated cost of the initiative was not disclosed nor was the impact on Town of Manlius taxes, which have increased 25 percent over the last two years, discussed.
The date for the special meeting was not confirmed as of 7/24/2025. How will a new town hall facility serve local taxpayers? In 2024 residents turned out to oppose the formation of a Local Development Corporation and a $2.8 million land purchase on N. Burdick St. asking questions about the need for a new facility and costs. Councilors were encouraged to consider repairs and renovation of town offices on Brooklea Dr. as a more cost-effective option.
A new facility for the police department was urged by some. The town currently rents space from the Village of Manlius at a cost of $225,000. Village facilities are also in need of repair and renovation. Were Manlius village officials involved in discussions to relocate the PD?
In 1985, the town and the villages of Fayetteville, Manlius, and Minoa entered an intermunicipal agreement to provide police services to town residents. The villages are stakeholders and should be involved in the planning process to upgrade facilities. Was the planning process to build a new police station conducted by town officials “behind closed doors”?
The town council has a responsibility to taxpayers to represent “the public interest”. What is the best option for addressing operational needs of our town government? Is the bond referendum premature? There are three options:
Backpacks
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the United States. Leftover backpacks will be donated to local schools of each store’s choice.
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1. Repair and renovation of the current town hall.
2. Construction of a new town building.
3. Working with the Village of Manlius to design a Manlius Municipal Complex on the village campus to consolidate town and village offices, share public facilities and modernize the police department. State grants are available to help with consolidation MArY KArPinSKi MAnLIUS
Thanks for your support
To the editor: Dear fellow Cazenovians, I want to sincerely thank each and every person that assisted with my mayoral campaign. Volunteers knocked nearly every door in the village, made hundreds of phone calls, hand-stamped and mailed postcards, hosted events, and more. So thank you for talking to your friends and neighbors about our campaign’s values and ideas. I believe in this collective model for change and was proud to see it happening right here in Cazenovia.
As I still hold my seat as a village trustee, I would like to continue to advance the ideas that I campaigned on. First, I remain dedicated to a transparent and open government and will continue to be a tireless advocate for this. Please attend meetings, ask questions, and reach out with concerns. I will always be ready to listen and help in any way I can. Next, I remain committed to improving our parks and public spaces. This year, I’ll act as parks and recreation commissioner. Combining my commitments to
With over 1,200 TCC and Wireless Zone stores across 43 states, Round Room is one of the largest Verizon Authorized Retailers in the U.S.
“This is one of those moments each year that reminds us why we do what we do,” said Round Room CEO Scott Moorehead. “It’s not just about the backpacks, it’s about showing up for
public engagement and public spaces, I am forming a parks committee to gather input and ideas for our parks. This committee will make recommendations for action to the village board. Are you a village resident interested in joining? Email me at lutter4caz@ gmail.com to take part in the betterment of our parks.
I would also like to continue to work towards a more climate resilient community. Currently, the village is pursuing funds to undertake an assessment of our stormwater system and see how it can be improved to better insulate us from increasing inclement weather events. This should be paired with other large and small improvements in our community to meet this moment in the climate crisis.
I look forward to continuing to do the public work I care so much about with all of you.
I hope you’ll join me in whatever way you can to enhance Cazenovia.
JEn MAroTTo LUTTEr cAzEnOVIA
In uncertain times
To the editor:
At a meeting of the Manlius Town Board held Wednesday, July 23, we learned that a special meeting is being scheduled, probably for Wednesday, July 30, for a board vote on whether to hold a voter referendum in November to bond the construction of a town building behind the YMCA to house town offices, court and police. No plans were presented; no numbers were released. It was revealed that the town does not have any written agreement with the property owner, no option, no letter of intent; and no contract.
No price for the land was mentioned.
Apparently, Aug. 4 is the last day to put the measure on the November ballot. So, between Aug. 4 and Nov. 4, the town would need to reach a written agreement with the property owner, confirm that the architect’s program would work on that site, complete a state environmental quality review for the construction of the building, and then inform the voters about the project. We did hear from the supervisor that a delay in this 20,000 square foot building project could cost taxpayers $4 million. That could mean a $40 million project. Bonding interest for 20 years would double that cost. So, perhaps an $80 million debt for the Town of Manius taxpayers over the next 20 years.
We are living in uncertain times. Bouncing tariffs pull the market up and down. War in Europe and the Middle East call on our finances. Mass firings of federal workers, according to economists, may well cause a deep recession. Cutting Medicaid will likely close local rural hospitals and put friends and neighbors out of work. Food prices will continue to rise, especially as we have fewer people to harvest our produce. All of this friction will continue to cause division, trouble, unemployment, and uncertainty.
This may not be the time to make an $80 million investment. It might be a good idea to wait for a bit more stability to take on a project of this magnitude.
HArriS LinDEnfELD
MAnLIUS
our neighbors. When our teams gather in stores across the country to give back on the same day, it’s a magical thing.”
Since the annual giveaway’s inception, Round Room has provided backpacks to more than 1.5 million students.
“We know that for many families, back-to-school season is exciting, yet
overwhelming,” said Moorehead. “The rising cost of everyday essentials is forcing parents to make hard choices, and a simple backpack can become one more financial stressor. That’s why this initiative matters. We want to ease that burden and help students walk into the classroom feeling confident and cared for.”
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Local veteran honored by the New York Yankees
Keith de Clercq of Erieville was recently honored as “Veteran of the Game” by the New York Yankees.
De Clercq entered the US Navy in 1955 and retired in 1975 as a lieutenant commander.
He served 1.1 tours in Vietnam as the commander of River Boat Division #591 that included ten boats and 110 men.
His awards and ribbons included the following: the Bronze Star with Combat “V”, Navy Commendation Medal with Combat “V” (Vietnam), the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal (Cuba), the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal (Vietnam), the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal and the Purple Heart (One Gold Star).
De Clercq’s daughter, Claudia Johnson of Cazenovia, submitted an application to the New York Yankees “Veteran of the Game’ Program for her father.
He was accepted and assigned the date of June 21, 2025, to receive his honor.
He was given four complimentary tickets along the third base line.
A Yankee representa-
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Local veteran Keith de Clercq was recently honored by the new York Yankees.
tive and two YES network announcers interviewed de Clercq and escorted him to the field during “the seventh inning stretch” where he was introduced while standing at home plate
Caz students participate in Boys, Girls State
The Cazenovia School District recently had six incoming high school seniors participate in the annual New York State Boys’ State and Girls’ State sponsored by the American Legion and the Legion Auxiliary.
Boys’ State was held at SUNY Morrisville from June 28 to July 3, and Girls’ State at SUNY Brockport from June 30 to July 6.
The 2025 Boys’ State delegates were Alexander Hollman, Paolo Markley, Evan Molloy, Julius Loock and Eliot Comeau
The 2025 Girls’ State delegate was Ella Blair.
These delegates were nominated, interviewed, and selected based on their outstanding qualifications in academic achievement, leadership, character and citizenship by a committee comprised of Cazenovia Post 88 American Legion members and Legion Auxiliary members.
The week-long event teaches over 1,000 young men and women from across New York State
about the organization of city, county, and state government.
The delegates established a mock government and ran for elected office.
Here they performed official duties to include proposing bills, casting votes, and passing legislation. They also participated in physical fitness, teamwork, sports, music, and other activities under the guidance of American Legion counselors and U.S. Marines.
“Boys State was an amazing experience that I learned so much from,” Hollman said. “It was amazing to be around a group of intelligent motivated people, it felt like we all had a common purpose that helped keep us going.”
The overall mission of the Boys’ and Girls’ State programs is to teach young men and women the practical aspects of government and come to recognize that the individual is integral to the character and success of government.
during the singing of “God Bless America.”
Twenty-three friends and family members traveled to see de Clercq recognized, celebrated and thanked for his service.
Office for the Aging representatives honored
Judy Parker of Morrisville and Janet Freunscht of Chittenango, Madison County Office for the Aging, Inc.’s representatives for NYS Office for the Aging’s Older New Yorker, were honored May 27 in Albany as part of the state’s “Flip the Scrip on Aging” celebration.
Selected by MCOFA’s Advisory Council from seven candidates, the two local women’s volunteer and community efforts exemplify this year’s theme. The state honors nominees selected by 59 local area agencies on aging who are 60 or older and who make substantial contributions in their communities through volunteering and civic engagement. The 2025 theme of “Flip the Script,” celebrates healthy aging and the power of community engagement helping to overcome stereotypes about aging by showcasing the many older adults who are healthy, active, and giving back to their communities.
Judy Parker
Parker has been involved in her community not only in Morrisville but throughout the county for
57 years starting when she served with various committees at St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church in 1968. She has coordinated and expanded Morrisville’s Christmas project (even storing items in her garage throughout the year). Currently vice president, she has been an active board member of the Hazel L. Carpenter Home, Inc. nonprofit in Oneida. She served six years as a board member for the Children’s Center at Morrisville State College. She is a long-time volunteer and past coordinator of the Tax Counseling for the Elderly (TCE) program. She has volunteered at and is currently co-coordinator for the Friendship Inn in Morrisville. An avid bridge player, she encourages novice and veteran players to regularly meet for food, cards, and comradeship. She even sewed masks to give away during the height of the COVID19 epidemic.
She currently serves as chair of the Village of Morrisville Zoning Board of Appeals. She formerly worked as volunteer coordinator for Madison County Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP), a remedial reading teacher at Morrisville-Eaton schools and TCE coordinator.
Parker has two children and two grandchildren.
“Volunteering is more than a gift of time,” Parker said. “It’s impacting a life. It has a positive impact on your life.”
Kathy freunscht
For more than four decades Freunscht has worked to make the community of Chittenango and Town of Sullivan a better place. She started with the Chittenango Volunteer Fire Department Auxiliary. Her volunteer efforts can also be felt through her work with the Chittenango Garden Club, Chittenango Lions Club and Chamber of Commerce. She helped create the Chittenango Lions Club Botanical Park and was instrumental in establishing its fairy garden. As a Lion, she is involved with such activities as the annual health fair, Halloween Celebration
at the Park, food pantry drives, and story times at the library. She received the Lions’ Melvin Jones Award, the highest form of recognition for signifying humanitarian ideas consistent with the Lions Club’s ideal of taking an active interest in the civic, cultural, social, and moral welfare of the community.
Freunscht is e-manager and buyer for a cellular business and once worked at Waldman’s Department Store.
She and her husband, Bob, have three children, six grandchildren, ad nine great-grandchildren.
“You don’t just live in a community; you give back to it!” she said.
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Kathy freunscht and Judy Parker were recently recognized by NYS Office for the Aging’s Older New Yorker in Albany as part of the state’s “flip the Scrip on Aging” celebration.
Shannon J. Dolan, 75 actor, dancer, choreographer and director
Shannon Jami Dolan, 75 years old, died on July 7, 2025, at the Beach Breeze Dementia and Care Center in West Palm Beach, FL, after a long illness. Her parents were James and Edith Barr of Syracuse.
Shannon graduated from Manlius Pebble Hill School, FAU University with a Bachelor of Arts and received a Master of Science from Walden University.
She was nominated and a finalist for the William T. Dwyer Excellence in Education award twice, and awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award at the Lake Worth Playhouse in Florida.
She was a communicant of St. Bernadette Church in Port St. Lucie, FL.
In her whole life, she had given her help to children — as a teacher in public and private schools, plus years and years of her own business as a gymnastics teacher, dance teacher and theatrical teacher.
She opened and operated five theater and dance/gym facilities.
Shannon always helped and encouraged young children to go forward with love and responsibility.
She was a wonderful actor, choreographer and director.
She acted, danced and sang in many stage productions in South Florida and Central New York, and performed in four shows at the Mince Theater on the
Louise A. Murdie, 77 retired nurse’s aide
Louise A. Murdie, 77, of Cazenovia, formerly of Canastota, died on July 21, 2025 in Wynn Hospital, Utica.
Louise was born on July 31, 1947, in Canastota, the daughter of Leonard and Ethel Murphy Chingari. A lifelong resident of the area, she was a graduate of Canastota High School
On May 14, 1977, she married Gary J. Murdie in Canastota.
For several years she was employed as a nurse’s aide at the Oneida Health ECF. She retired in 2004.
southern Cornwall coast of England.
Shannon was a loving, caring mother and wife.
She is survived by her husband, Thomas Francis Dolan III; her two sons, Dewitt Burnet “Trey” (Sarah) Burlingame III, and Zachary Dolan; six stepchildren, Timothy M. Dolan, Thomas Francis Dolan IV, Sheila (John) Doherty, Edward J. (Michelle) Dolan, Paul A. Dolan and Neal C. (Kathryn) Dolan; 18 grandchildren; three greatgrandchildren and by her loving brother, Brian (Corine) Barr.
Services and burial will be private. Condolences for the Dolan family may be left at michaelebrownfuneralservices.com.
Louise was a Christian and had been a member of the Wampsville and Cazenovia Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary.
Surviving besides her husband Gary are two children, Tammy Barrett of New Woodstock and William (Colleen) Gates of Brunswick, MD; one sister Carol (William) Colvin of Canastota; her three grandchildren which she adored Ariana, Calla and Liam, and several nieces and nephews. She was pre-deceased by her parents and a son-in-law, Jeff Nourse and a sister, Marie Pratt.
Funeral services were held at 11 a.m., Saturday July 26, 2025, from Michael E. Brown Funeral Services, 2333 Fenner Road in Cazenovia with Deacon John Addante officiating.
Interment will follow in St. James Cemetery, Cazenovia. An hour of visitation was held from 10 to 11 a.m. prior to the service.
Memorial contributions may be made to Wanderers’ Rest Humane Association, P. O. Box 535, Canastota, NY 13032.
Condolences for the Murdie family may be left at michaelebrownfuneralservices.co m
Madison-Bouckville Antique Show returns Aug. 10-16
From Aug. 10 to 16, Madison County will host a treasure-hunting experience as the MadisonBouckville Antique Show and Sale, hailed as “the best event of the summer!” and New York’s largest outdoor antique event, returns.
Located in Madison County, often described as New York’s antiquing hotbed, according to a press release announcing the event, this highly anticipated event promises an exceptional experience for antique enthusiasts,
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Antique show details Aug. 10–16
Sunday through Saturday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. during August Antique Week Route 20, Bouckville Admission is free For more information, please visit the official event website madison-bouckville.com and learn more about antiquing in the region visit madisonbouckville.com.
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Launch monitors and simulators… Do they help?
About a month ago, I interviewed Jay Hubbard, Director of Marketing for Ace Indoor Golf. ey design and install golf simulators worldwide. Jay stated that their goal was to “make your dream simulator a reality” because more and more “dedicated” golfers are switching to launch monitors in home golf simulators…at their local golf club or at indoor golf centers. is is, of course, an option to taking the traditional approach of improving by taking lessons, spending hours at the driving range or playing 4-5 rounds of golf a week to hopefully get better. Jay also told us about a recent study he did to nd out whether the owners of launch monitors were actually using them, how o en, and how much they were improving. e results were impressive…
* About 96% of simulator owners reported, “their launch monitors improved their game”.
* About 68% of owners use their simulator 10+ times per month.
* e average score dropped by 5.7 strokes o their score.
* Approximately 80% improved their accuracy.
* Approximately 44% increased their distance.
* More than half…53% lowered their scores.
* Only about 3% did not improve their game.
* About 96% of owners use it for practice.
* About 76% play virtual rounds.
* e age of those using launch monitors is pretty evenly spread with golfers in their teens through the 70’s.
* Half of owners don’t even belong to private clubs.
* Around 97% of owners play more than 25 rounds a year.
Also, Nick Dimengo, a Golf.com Instructional Editor wrote an article on September 29, 2023 in which he stated, “I’ve never had more fun practicing than I have when using my launch monitors. Helping me discover my ‘why’, the device
has taken the guesswork out of improving my swing”. You must admit these testimonials are exceptional. My only concern is that beginners and average golfers don’t just go out and purchase a launch monitor based on these reported results. Especially if they are not su ciently knowledgeable to analyze the swing data in order to interpret…swing path, launch angle, spin rate, club speed, angle of decent, etc.. However, the convenience of being able to practice whenever you want, regardless of the weather or the time of year is very appealing to me.
ere is another bene t of having access to a launch monitor that should not be ignored. e con dence factor. ink of this…no one is around, there is no pressure on you and the distractions are limited to perhaps a barking dog in the neighborhood. If you are committed to practicing to improve your game, sooner or later you will nd a way to hit the ball more accurately by repeating your swing, a er swing, a er swing. e fact is, you can buy a good quality launch monitor these days for under $700.
I’ll have Jay Hubbard on my radio show again in August to speci cally discuss the di erent types of simulators Ace Indoor Golf has available and how much the di erent models cost.
And nally…You already know how I feel about I improving your golf game in the fastest way possible. at’s right…Call your local CNY PGA Golf Professional…. PERIOD! He’ll probably help you buy a launch monitor if you want one.
Louise A. Murdie
Shannon J. Dolan
Cherry Valley Turnpike. He died in 1844.
The effort to erect a historic marker in front of Tuttle’s former home was spearheaded by Alice Young, the property’s current owner.
“I began sporadically researching the history of our home and property years ago but kept running into dead ends and brick walls,” Young said before the sign dedication.
“The COVID shutdown offered me an opportunity to focus on that research, and I was delighted when I found an 1812 deed from John Lincklaen, agent of the Holland Land Company, to a man by the name of Philemon Tuttle” he said. “I kept looking for more information on Tuttle, and thanks to the late Dan Weiskotten, who posted his extensive research online, I found a first-person account of the 1793 settlement of Cazenovia written by Samuel Forman, the original manuscript of which is in the archives at Lorenzo.”
According to Young, Tuttle
was named in Forman’s account as one of the foresters who accompanied Lincklaen’s group to the shores of Owahgena.
“More research in the archives of the Cazenovia Republican yielded the fact that Tuttle kept an early tavern at this location following the completion of the Cherry Valley Turnpike from Cazenovia to Manlius,” she said. “The New Woodstock Regional Historical Society decided to submit this research, via a formal application, to the [historic marker program].”
The non-profit NWRHS aims to preserve and disseminate historical knowledge related to the hamlet of New Woodstock and the Town of Cazenovia. It also works to organize and educate individuals to assist with the preservation and commemoration of the history of the region.
“While John Lincklaen’s name and, to a lesser extent, that of Samuel Forman are well known locally, the names of the men who accompanied Lincklaen in 1793 are not,” said Young. “Who were they? Where did they come from? What were
their roles in the journey to and settlement of Cazenovia? Did they remain and build new lives here? . . . While I can think of around five historical markers currently in the Town of Cazenovia, there are no other markers honoring the men who came here with John Lincklaen in 1793.”
The William G. Pomeroy Foundation is a private, philanthropic organization located in Syracuse.
The nation’s leading funder of historical roadside markers, the foundation has awarded more than 2,400 grants for markers and bronze plaques in 48 states and Washington, D.C.
The foundation’s NYS Historic Marker Grant Program commemorates historic people, places, things, or events within the time frame of 1683 to 1925. Since 2006, the foundation has funded more than 1,150 markers in all 62 NYS counties.
To learn more about the Pomeroy Foundation, visit wgpfoundation.org.
For more information on the NWRHS, visit nwrhs.org.
Antiques
collectors, and casual visitors alike.
This year’s show will feature over 2,000 dealers and vendors from across the U.S. and Canada, offering an extensive array of antique treasures, collectible gems, vintage memorabilia, and much more.
Visitors can explore a vast selection of unique items, including true antiques, vintage items, primitives, eclectic finds, rarities, vintage furniture, and classic toys.
The Madison-Bouckville community is wellknown for its year-round antique shops that line Route 20, which will also be open daily during the show.
In addition to the impressive assortment of goods, attendees can indulge in a diverse selection of culinary delights from eclectic food trucks and vendors.
Conveniently located on Route 20 in Bouckville, the event offers plenty of parking at various show fields.
Admission to the Madison-Bouckville Antique Show and Sale is free, making it an accessible and enjoyable outing for everyone.
Throughout the August Antique Week, the event hours are Sunday through Saturday, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
The Madison-Bouckville Antique Show and Sale is a of the Route 20 Association of NY State and Madison County Tourism, highlighting its significance as a regional attraction.
