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By kAtE hill Staff writer
The Cazenovia Area Senior Association (CASA) has organized several social, educational, and entertainment opportunities for seniors to enjoy in the coming months.
The organization will celebrate the changing seasons during its spring luncheon on April 17 at the Hampton Inn & Suites Cazenovia.
The event will feature a seasonal meal and a free raffle for a spring basket filled with goodies.
On April 30, seniors will head to Syracuse for lunch at Phoebe’s Restaurant followed by “Sense and Sensibility” at Syracuse Stage.
CASA will honor those who have died in service to the United
By kAtE hill Staff writer
A few years ago, Gillian Bullmore, a resident of London, England, purchased an antique friendship quilt that sparked a personal research project and a love of the Cazenovia community.
Like many friendship quilts, the textile is stitched with the names of everyone who contributed to its creation. When Bullmore saw it for sale online, she knew it had a unique story to tell.
“I fell in love with quilts when I visited Oklahoma a few years ago and bought a couple to bring home,” she said. “I always wondered about the women who made them, what they were dreaming of as they stitched — and it seemed such a shame not to know anything about their lives and that they were lost to history. I had never seen a friendship quilt until I saw this one, which was in Maryland but [up] for auction on eBay. Friendship quilts aren’t commonly made in Europe. I was immediately intrigued and decided to buy it and see what I could find out about the women who had stitched their names on each block and whether I could discover the connection be -
States during a special memorial luncheon at the Hampton Inn on May 22, a few days before Memorial Day.
Cazenovia’s American Legion Post 88 will provide a Color Guard to “post” the colors, and local military historian Frank Stritter will speak about the “Ghost Army,” a special unit that used visual, sonic, and radio deception against German forces during World War II.
Stritter first learned about the the Cazenovia Area senior Association (CAsA) has planned several social events and outings for seniors this spring. On March 13, CAsA held a well-attended st. Paddy’s lunch with irish music by Dennis McGuire.
tween them.”
The following names are featured on the quilt: Avanelle Rose, Doris Roberts, Beryl H Everts, Gladys Perry, Myrtle Wheeler, Pauline Gillett, Laura Havens, Bonnie Hyatt, Harriet Erlanson, Frances Bettinger, Dora Edwards, Winnie Mansfield, Mrs. G B Freeborn, Jo Petreikis, Bobbie, Elsie Mather, Ruth Ryder, Helen E Shepherd, Marjorie Mather, Lura Rathbun, Helen J Merriam, Grace Goodfellow, Helen Havens, Ruth Cook, Pauline Butler, Phyllis H Clark, Florence Reidy, Vivian Fuller, Blodwen Anderson, and Hilda Magee.
After some initial research into the quilt’s origin, Bullmore discovered, via the Cazenovia Republican archives, that it was made in Cazenovia to celebrate Hyatt’s marriage to Harold Greene on Feb. 23, 1935.
“This was an exciting breakthrough in the story of the quilt, as I hadn’t dared hope that I would discover why it was made,” she said.
Bullmore’s research also revealed that the women were all part of the “R. and T. Class of the Baptist church” in Cazenovia; however, what “R. and T.” stands for remains a
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Gillian Bullmore, a resident of london, England, has been researching the lives of a group of women who made a friendship quilt in Cazenovia in 1935. Bullmore, who has no personal ties to Cazenovia, plans to visit the community for the first time in July.
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Original watercolors, prints to be featured in library art exhibit
By kAtE hill Staff writer
From April 1 to 30, the Cazenovia Public Library & Museum will display the work of Cazenovia artist Roger DeMuth in a unique, interactive exhibit titled “Have Watercolors, Will Travel.”
The show will feature DeMuth’s original watercolors, his books on watercolors, and articles from American, English, French, Korean, and Indonesian magazines highlighting his work.
Some images will be accompanied by QR codes linked to books he wrote about his work and videos he posted on his YouTube channel, @123rdemuth, to share his creative process. Gallery visitors can follow the links by scanning the codes with their phones.
“Not all the images will have links, but quite a few will,” DeMuth said. “It’s a way to tell the rest of the story. Some of the links are [to] my YouTube channel, so there’s Exhibit l Page 11
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Ghost Army in the spring of 2024 when he saw a news report announcing that the unit had been presented with the Congressional Gold Medal.
“I did some research and found that the mission of the 23rd Headquarters Special Troops — often referred to as the Ghost Army, a secret unit formed within the US Army in WWII — was to create deceptions to fool our enemy, Hitler’s German military,” Stritter said. “Its effort was intended to give the American forces both time and opportunity to make strategic and influential advances during those difficult last two years of the War in Europe. It created military deceptions that were much like successful magic tricks, [fooling] the enemy into believing that something is happening that isn’t. I thought I could develop the topic into an interesting presentation.”
According to CASA President Chuck Amos, CASA wants to determine whether its membership is interested in introducing multi-day “adventures.”
“[We are] presently planning an ‘Island Hopping’ trip to Ohio in July and an exciting trip to West Virginia in November with several interesting/fun tours and activities,” he said.
For additional information on the trips, call CASA at 315-825-5710 or
email CASA Treasurer and Trip Coor -
dinator Anna Marie Neuland at lincklaen6@gmail.co m
About CA s A
CASA was formed in 2007 to address a recognized need in the community for an organization to provide services such as recreational activities and social opportunities to seniors. The group began operating a year later with assistance from the Greater Cazenovia Area Chamber of Commerce.
CASA is led by an all-volunteer board and receives funding from the Town and Village of Cazenovia, the Town of Nelson, and the Town of Fenner.
All Cazenovia Central School District residents age 55 and older are automatically members of CASA.
There are no membership dues as the costs are covered by event fees and the support CASA receives from the three towns and the village.
Non-members can attend CASA functions for a slightly higher fee.
Brochures featuring CASA’s upcoming events are distributed at each luncheon/event.
Individuals who want to be added to the organization’s email list to receive event information can call CASA at (315) 825-5710 and leave a message.
Advance registration and payment are required for all events. Forms are available at the Cazenovia Public Library and in CASA emails.
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Prepare for spring
Despite some lingering signs of winter, by the calendar we are in spring and likely the warmer weather and brighter days of the season are not so far off.
As spring approaches there are often things we do to prepare for the new season. Whether it is a bit of spring cleaning, some repairs or maintenance around the house or out in the yard, there are likely things many of us will be doing to get in the swing of things for spring and summer.
This time of year, the Outdoor Power Equipment Institute (OPEI), an international trade association representing outdoor power equipment, small engine, utility vehicle, golf car and personal transport vehicle manufacturers and suppliers, reminds homeowners to keep safety in mind.
“Before you use a mower, trimmer, blower, power washer, chainsaw, pruner, portable generator or other piece of outdoor power equipment this season, it’s important to be up to date on handling and safety procedures,” said Kris Kiser, president and CEO of OPEI. “We’re all eager to get outside and enjoy our yards, but you also need to take the time to do maintenance to ensure your equipment operates safely for the season and is ready to get the job done.”
The organization shared some tips to help people prepare for spring and make sure their outdoor equipment is safe and working properly.
OPEI, recommends that you read your owner’s manual. Follow all guidelines for your outdoor power equipment and familiarize yourself with the controls. Review how to shut on, shut off, and use the equipment safely. If you have lost your manual, look it up online and save a copy on your computer for easy reference in the future. Inspect equipment. Check the air filter, oil level and the gasoline tank. Also check for loose belts and missing or damaged parts. Ensure all safety guards are in place. Replace any parts needed or take your equipment to a qualified service representative for servicing. If using electric equipment that relies on power cords, make sure cords are in good condition and not damaged.
Protect your power by only using E10 or less fuel in gasoline-powered outdoor power equipment. With today’s higher ethanol content fuels, most manufacturers are recommending a fuel stabilizer be used, especially if you don’t use up all the gas purchased right away. Some gas stations may offer 15 percent ethanol (E15) gas or higher ethanol fuel blends, but any fuel containing more than 10 percent ethanol can damage, and is illegal to use, in small engine equipment not designed for it.
Store fuel safely. Label your fuel can with the date of purchase and ethanol content of the fuel. Never put “old” gas in your outdoor power equipment. If you don’t know the date of purchase, dispose safely of the fuel in the can and buy fresh fuel. Always store fuel out of the reach of children or pets and in approved containers. You should never leave fuel sitting in the gas tank of your equipment for more than 30 days as it may cause starting or running problems or damage.
For battery-powered equipment, recharge your equipment only with the charger specified by the manufacturer. A charger that is suitable for one type of battery pack may create a risk of fire when used with another battery pack. Follow all charging instructions. Do not charge the battery pack or tool outside the temperature range specified in the instructions.
Store batteries safely. When the battery pack is not in use, keep it away from other metal objects, like paper clips, coins, keys, nails, screws or other small metal objects, that can make a connection from one terminal to another. Shorting the battery terminals together may cause burns or a fire.
Clean your equipment and store it in a dry place. Remove any dirt, oil or grass. Clean equipment will run more efficiently and last longer. Never store your equipment in a place that is damp or wet.
Always keep kids and pets away when operating outdoor power equipment.
To learn more, go to opei.org. For information on safe fueling, see LookBeforeYouPump.com
GEttinG lOst in trAnslAtiOn
I had fallen asleep in front of the TV when the sound of the doorbell awakened me. Fuzzy headed and a bit dizzy, I made my way to the front door where the person who was delivering my groceries stood waiting.
He had a rather pained look on his face. I thought, “How long has he been waiting?”
After all, I was asleep and the doorbell isn’t that loud. He could have been there for a bit. Or was it my wild hair which was greatly in need of professional care? Had he stumbled into a house of horrors?
I smiled as I opened the door. Smiles are often remedies for frightening appearances. At least I hoped that to be true.
The delivery man had one of those electronic devices to capture a signature. But he moved away as I reached out to grab the pen to sign.
The first thing I thought was, “Wow, I really should have checked the mirror before answering the door.”
Clutching the device close to his chest, he then said what I thought was something about “hiding.” I repeated what I thought he said, and he moved even further away and asked another question.
I thought he said, “You need eyeliner.”
That made no sense .. or did it?
Obviously that was not what he was saying. What is going on here?
Ah, I thought. He is speaking another language. I tried Spanish. That had worked before with another driver.
“Que deseas?”
His response was, well, I guess, annoyed would be a good choice or maybe frustrated would be more appropriate. How else to communicate? Well, I don’t think he is speaking French or Latin and besides I couldn’t remember how you ask what do you want in those languages anyway.
At this point my ability to understand what was going on had diminished to desperation.
Finally, I gave up and confessed that I didn’t understand him. A light seemed to go off on his face. He reached into his pocket, took out his wallet opened it to his license and, taking a deep breath, asked me for my ID
“You want my driver’s license?” Smiles all around then.
As I fished for my license, I asked him
A new, different era in Washington
To the editor:
I voted to keep America strong; And these are just my personal thoughts.Our father was a strong family oriented WW II Army veteran and he protected us and was dedicated to his family.
And I believe that is only a couple of President Trumps characteristics. Respect for the American people and dedication to the United States of America.
I have thought for many years Washington DC is big business and needs to be run as such.
President Trump is a business person and has worked with big businesses for many years.
He did not start out to be a politician and that is what worried many Washington officials.
I believe that common sense has all been thrown to the wayside because of certain past administrations.
President Trump’s belief is to bring businesses back to the United States, make jobs for Americans who want to work for their needs and wants, feel safe while walking down our city and town streets, stop the illegal drugs and traffickers that are killing our young and show the world that the Unites States of America can be strong and respected once again.
Yes, I am an Army veteran, I believe in God and our flag. Let’s bring back God and our flag back into our schools. Let’s teach American history to our young so they can see where our freedoms came from.
Remember our pledge of allegiance, “One Nation Under God.”
If you want to come to the United States do it legally and follow the laws on the books we have had for many, many years.
Most countries around the world you can not just walk into. Americans have seen greed and wasteful spending from Washington because of many corrupt officials.
This needs to change and change is not easy for politicians and older Americans.
These changes can not happen over night but we have to start sometime and the sometime has arrived.
President Trump knows the value of a dollar and how it affects our economy.
A strong economy means a strong America.
We need to stop countries around the world from taking advantage of the United States.
And how about our national petroleum reserves, that was set up to help protect our country in an emergency and not squandered and sold on the world market.
Let’s protect our young American boys and girls, teach them the value of a dollar, let them grow up to be the men and women who they were born as and become a safe and dedicated American.
Teach them to be responsible adults who know right from wrong and good from bad.
Let’s show the world once again we can and will be a strong United States of America.
We are more than just apple pie and Chevrolet, we are Americans who can and will work together for a great nation.
It is time to put aside differences and become one nation under God for liberty and justice for all!
WilliAM snOW erieville
Pardon our dust
To the editor:
Quiet, serene, places of study- all used to describe your typical library, but if you’ve driven, walked, or visited the Cazenovia Public Library you might beg to argue. Over the past few months, we’ve become a construction site, rehabilitating our uninhabitable basement space and converting it to much-needed storage space. By creating this new space, we’re able to transform our current storage spaces into usable spaces for programming, technology enhancements,
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where he was from originally. I think he said Andorra or Albuquerque I wasn’t sure which. I didn’t want to press my luck any further, so, after verifying myself and signing, I thanked the gentleman and began to bring the groceries in.
Gosh, how brave that guy is to take this kind of job where you have to speak in what is a foreign language. It would be like asking me to teach physics. While I might know the moving parts, I certainly would not be competent in putting them together.
Barriers to communication lie in poor preparation, duplicity, hidden agendas and the misunderstandings of language. Just waking up doesn’t make you understand clearly either. Whether it’s the delivery guy or the heavily accented customer service representative trying to tell me how to return an item to a subcontractor for Amazon, it is probably a better strategy to hire personnel whose accents don’t require closed captioning.
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.
MLB, Dodgers vs. everyone
Shohei Ohtani returned home last week. It sure got noticed.
More than 42,000 jammed into the Tokyo Dome, mostly to watch baseball’s only 50-50 man take his atbats over two games while paying enough attention to the other Japanese stars on hand, too. Oh, the Chicago Cubs were there, too.
Such is Major League Baseball going into the 2025 season. There’s a championship behemoth in Dodger Blue and 29 others in partial or complete states of disrepair trying to get close to the denizens of Chavez Ravine.
There’s a literal case of physical damage in St. Petersburg where a hurricane took out the roof which hosted the Tampa Bay Rays. Now they’re in the Yankees’ spring training park across the bay, and across the country the A’s who once played in Oakland have their own minor-league stopover in Sacramento on their eventual way to Vegas.
Overcoming this and contending is easier in an American League without the Dodgers to worry about. In the East the Yankees don’t have their Cy Younga ace (Gerrit Cole) sidelined by Tommy John surgery, the Blue Jays are on borrowed time with Vlad Guerrero Jr., the Orioles still lack an ace and the Red Sox are still developing its deep farm system.
Where the A’s reside in the West there’s two recent champions in Lone Star land, with the Astros trying to hold back the passage of time and the Rangers hoping that everyone doesn’t get hurt again. Seattle still can’t hit enough to back up its tremendous rotation and the Angels still haven’t given Mike Trout a true supporting cast or good injury luck.
Once a punch line, the AL Central now goes four-deep with real contenders. Detroit and Kansas City are ascendant with young stars and room to still grow. Minnesota just needs full seasons someday from its core of stars and, oh yeah, didn’t Cleveland get to the ALCS a season ago? Then again, there’s the White Sox, fresh off a ghastly 121-loss nightmare – the less said, the better.
Imagine life in the National League West with the Dodgers as the looming shadow. San Diego nearly conquered it two post-seasons straight and paid quite a price for it. Arizona is set for a serious challenge and would thrive in a different division. Same with San Francisco. Don’t even ask about Colorado.
No one in the NL Central should make the Dodgers worry too much. They’ve already dismissed the improved Cubs two straight and Milwaukee, good as it does with its resources, will never have obscene wealth. They’re flat-out starting over in St. Louis, still in the midst of doing so in Cincinnati and are sick and tired of it in Pittsburgh with Paul Skenes around.
Okay, so maybe the Mets, armed with Juan Soto, or the Phillies, with a championship window closing, or the Braves returning Ronald Acuna and Spencer Strider, make the Dodgers worry come October. They’ll run over an NL East where Washington still is young and the Marlins’ situation is even more unspeakable than others, which is saying a lot.
Add it all up and it’s about 20 to 25 teams who cannot possibly dream of keeping up with the Dodgers, an ongoing indictment of an economic system badly skewed toward the few despite luxury taxes. It’s easy to say all owners should spend, but not all owners have bottomless revenue streams.
Of course this could lead to conflict in a year or two. There’s been relative peace for 30 years since the aborted 1994 season, but the old conflict between management who wants some kind of salary cap and a union which will oppose it could return to our radar.
The cliché in baseball says that everyone in spring has optimism and everyone starts out in first place. But that seems silly and naive now, even though the playoffs have grown to 12 teams and the anything-canhappen nature of a short series remains for those who get there.
So what do we do for six months? Take note of, and celebrate, every little surprise and quirk the long season can throw at us, and maybe wish for an absurd ALCS where the A’s and Rays square off in two stadiums that combined don’t sit 30,000, a long way from the royalty entrenching itself out in Los Angeles.
Phil Blackwell is sports editor at Eagle News. He can be reached at pblackwell@ eaglenewsonline.com.
Ramblings from the empty nest ann Ferro
Random Thoughts
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FROM THE MAILBAG
Years Ago in History
By CinDy BEll tOBEy
130 years Ago – March 28, 1895
One of the things that some people accuse Cazenovia of is that of being a high priced town. Hence it is with pleasure we note the existence of a business firm in our midst where prices are to use a popular expression, “on bed rock.”
We refer to the business formerly conducted under the name of “Stowell’s Bargain House,” but now known as the “Cazenovia Furnishing Company,” of which Mr. W. C. Tillotson is the proprietor.
Mr. Tillotson purchased the business a short time ago and has added largely to the variety of the goods carried and rearranged the interior of the store to make it more attractive.
Mr. Tillotson is a native of Cazenovia, but has recently returned from an extensive business experience in other places and he will doubtless make his present business one of the prominent houses in the commercial life of Cazenovia.
110 years Ago – March 25, 1915
The T. W. Thayer company’s door factory has done so well during the past year that it has been decided to continue it permanently at Cazenovia. Something like a year ago announcement was made that as soon as orders then on hand were filled, the plant would be closed down. Later it was decided to try the factory out for another year and on its record during that time it was to stand or fall.
This probationary period has now passed and the results have been more than pleasing to all concerned. It had been feared that it would be impossible to make the business pay on account of its being located off the main line of the railroad and on account of the wagon haul from the factory to the switch.
These conditions, however, have been suc -
cessfully met. Plans are being made to build a dummy railroad from the factory across the company’s bridge to the railroad switch this Spring.
Last year 60,930 doors were manufactured and this year they hope to turn out 100,000.
70 years Ago – March 24, 1955
While work is proceeding with the installation of the dial office equipment in the Albany Street office of the Telephone Company, new cable and new wire are being installed in many of the streets and highways.
It is an old saying in the telephone business “with the installation of dial, many subscribers wish to have private lines.”
In the local company this is proving to be true already.
Since the first of last December many applications for private lines have been received and many installed.
The addition of the cable and wires on pole lines will not only make the added private lines possible, but it will reduce the number of subscribers on rural lines.
Today there are many rural lines which have 10 subscribers.
40 years Ago – March 27, 1985
Morning isn’t the same without the Chocolate Shop? Don’t despair, it will be back fairly soon, said Gitti McLaughlin, the person who will be managing it.
“We were hoping for the first of April, but it might be a week later,” Mrs. McLaughlin said last week.
She said the Chocolate Shop located at 47 Albany St., Cazenovia, will be pretty much the same, with the exception of more ice cream and added hours in the summertime.
“There’s no place in town to get soft ice cream, unless you get in your car” she noted.
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Stand together
To the editor:
I am writing with outrage over the Trump/Musk executive actions which threaten to affect all of us regardless of political party.
Left unchecked, the Trump administration will make cuts to veterans’ benefits, public education, social security benefits, Medicare and Medicaid. In time, the vast majority of us will be negatively impacted. But, we cannot afford to stand on the sidelines until we are affected personally.
In 1946, after his release from Nazi concentration camps, German Pastor Martin Niemöller wrote:
“First they came for the Communists And I did not speak out
Because I was not a Communist
Then they came for the Socialists And I did not speak out
Then they came for me
And there was no one left
To speak out for me”
We who have the privilege of not yet fearing for our lives or our livelihoods have a responsibility to speak up for those who cannot. While we may feel insignificant in the face of these unprecedented executive actions, we still have a voice. As Alice Walker said, “The most common way people give up their power is by thinking they don’t have any.”
There are things we can do: Speak out. Attend a rally. Talk with our neighbors. Be curious. Stay informed. Find a group. Call our representatives. Join an economic boycott. Donate to causes and candidates. Check in with one another.
We are not alone in this–let’s stand together in resistance and hope.
ChArlEs ClintOn dewitt
Transparency needed
To the editor:
It was discouraging to read in the Eagle Bulletin that the Village of Fayetteville is not having budget meetings live streamed. This is an increasingly common process that makes it easier for community residents to stay informed. It is a question of access not trust.
People are busy these days. Often both adults in a family work. Unless a meeting is after 5 p.m. or on a weekend only retirees or adults not working can attend. Live streaming and recording will enable more individuals to have access to meetings.
I hope the village reconsiders Trustee Casey ClearyHammarstedt suggestion to live stream the budget meetings. PEtEr Wirth fayetteville
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Chittenango announces spring sports schedule
By Phil BlACkWEll
Chittenango High School’s 2025 spring sports schedule with all dates and times subject to change.
Softball
April 1: at Central Square, 4:30
April 3: Fayetteville-Manlius, 4:30
April 5: East Syracuse Minoa,
noon
April 7: at Cortland, 6:30
April 8: Westhill, 4:30
April 10: Altmar-Parish-Williamstown, 5 p.m.
April 11: Oneida, 4:30
April 12: at Central Valley Academy, 11 a.m.
April 14: Liverpool, 11 a.m.
April 17: Canastota, 4 p.m.
a video that connects to the image. I just posted a short video of painting a watercolor on [a flight] from San Diego to Chicago. I can tell you it’s difficult to paint on a bumpy plane, but it seems to work. I did the sketches in the airport while viewing my photos on the iPhone. [I] finished painting on the airplane. I have found that if you’re totally involved with your work, the flight goes by in a blink.”
CPL will host an artist’s reception for “Have Watercolors, Will Travel” on April 10 from 5 to 7 p.m.
DeMuth is an award-winning watercolorist, a gardener, a photographer, a children’s book artist, a lecturer, and a Syracuse University professor emeritus. He has been the creative director of DeMuth Design since 1970.
At SU, where he taught from 1979 to 2015, DeMuth was head of the illustration undergraduate program.
He also co-chaired the graduate Independent Study Degree Program in illustration, ran the New York City Lubin House Undergrad Portfolio Open House for over 20 years, and cochaired the Syracuse Poster Project for 14 years.
“Our students worked in all the creative disciplines, from the greeting card industry, animation, design, advertising, book publishing, children’s books, posters, prints, and fine art,” he said. “Remarkable talents and completely driven.”
DeMuth has written and illustrated seven books on his work, including “Nantucket Sketch Book” and “An Artist’s Life.” He has also completed three
April 19: Cicero-North Syracuse, 11:45 a.m.
April 21: at Solvay, 4:30
April 22: Phoenix, 5 p.m.
April 30: at Jordan-Elbridge, 4:30
May 5: Marcellus, 4:30
May 6: at Westhill, 4:30
May 9: at Marcellus, 5 p.m.
May 10: Baldwinsville, 10 a.m.
May 13: Jordan-Elbridge, 4:30
May 15: at Whitesboro, 4:30
Baseball
April 2: at Homer, 5 p.m.
April 8: at Vernon-Verona-Sherrill, 4:30
April 10: at Skaneateles, 5 p.m.
April 12: Herkimer, 11 a.m.
April 14: at Canastota, 4:30
April 17: at Oneida, 4:30
children’s books.
He has worked with many major corporations throughout the United States and Europe, including Cartoon Network, MasterPieces Puzzles, Disney, American Greetings, and Warner Brothers.
The artist has received numerous accolades, including the gold medal from the Museum of Comic and Cartoon Art at the Society of Illustrators in NY for his memorial poster to his mother, “Squirrels are not just for breakfast anymore.”
Since retiring from SU, DeMuth has concentrated on developing an exhibition featuring
April 22: Bishop Ludden, 4:30
April 25: Cazenovia, 4:30
April 29: Phoenix, 4:30
May 1: at Westhill, 4:30
May 2: at East Syracuse Minoa, 4:30
May 6: Marcellus, 5 p.m.
May 8: Solvay, 5 p.m.
May 9: at Marcellus, 5 p.m.
May 12: Fulton, 5 p.m.
May 13: at Solvay, 4:30
May 15: Canastota, 4:30
May 19: at Jordan-Elbridge, 4:30
May 20: Mexico, 4:30
May 22: at Mexico, 5 p.m.
Boys l acrosse
March 31: at Central Square, 5:30
April 5: Windsor, 2 p.m.
April 8: Marcellus, 6 p.m.
over 800 oil paintings. The process has taken seven years and will take three more years to complete. Visit Instagram/rogerdemuth to follow its progress.
DeMuth and his wife, Naomi DeMuth — an accomplished ceramicist and weaver — have lived on Chenango Street in Cazenovia for 40 years. Their studios are open to the public each year during the Cazenovia Art Trail at the end of September.
“I have nearly 800 oil paintings in
April 10: Jordan-Elbridge, 5:30
April 12: at Owego-Apalachian,
noon
April 22: LaFayette, 7 p.m.
April 25: at Skaneateles, 7 p.m.
April 28: at CBA, 4:30
May 1: Syracuse City, 5:30
May 3: at Utica Proctor, 3:30
May 5: Cortland, 5:30
May 8: at Cazenovia, 5:30
May 10: Whitney Point, 3 p.m.
May 12: at Westhill, 7 p.m.
May 20: Tully, 5:30
Girls l acrosse
March 31: CBA, 6:15
April 3: at General Brown, 5:30
April 5: Windsor, noon
April 8: at Marcellus, 6 p.m.
my studio, and [I have] many more watercolors,” said DeMuth. “The sketchbooks themselves take up many boxes and shelves in the studio — all of them with art on nearly every page.”
To learn more about DeMuth’s artwork, self-published books, videos, gardens, and more, visit rogerdemuthwatercolors.com or demuthdesign.com.
the Cazenovia Public library & Museum will exhibit original artwork by local artist roger DeMuth from April 1 to 30. Submitted photo
Spring Sports Schedule
Good Luck Athletes!
by Phil Blackwell Cazenovia High School’s 2025 spring sports schedule, with all dates and times subject to change.
Baseball
April 1: Mexico, 4:30 p.m.
April 4: Mexico, 4:30 p.m.
April 5; Canastota, 2 p.m.
April 8: at CBA, 5 p.m.
April 10: Marcellus, 5 p.m.
April 12: Oneida, noon
April 14: Mount Markham, 4:30 p.m.
April 24: Bishop Ludden, 4:30 p.m.
April 25: at Chittenango, 4:30 p.m.
April 28: at Solvay, 5 p.m.
April 30: Morrisville-Eaton, 5 p.m.
May 2; Solvay, 5 p.m.
May 7: at Skaneateles, 5 p.m.
May 8: Skaneateles, 5 p.m.
May 13: Phoenix, 5 p.m.
May 14: at Phoenix, 5 p.m.
May 17: Jordan-Elbridge, 10 a.m.
May 20: at Homer, 4:30 p.m.
May 22: DeRuyter, 5 p.m.
May 23: Homer, 5 p.m.
Softball
April 2: Mexico, 5 p.m.
April 4: at Marcellus, 4:30 p.m.
April 7: at Homer, 5 p.m.
April 11: Fabius-Pompey, 5 p.m.
April 14; East Syracuse Minoa, noon
April 22: Jordan-Elbridge, 5 p.m.
April 28: at Skaneateles, 5 p.m.
April 29: Homer, 5 p.m.
May 2: Solvay, 5 p.m.
May 5: at Altmar-Parish-Williamstown, 5 p.m.
May 8: at CBA, 5 p.m.
May 10: Marcellus, 1 p.m.
May 13: at Solvay, 5:15
May 14: Altmar-Parish-Williamstown, 5 p.m.
May 20: CBA, 5 p.m.
Boys Lacrosse
April 5: Vernon-Verona-Sherrill, noon
April 8: Westhill, 4:30 p.m.
April 12: Carthage, 11 a.m.
April 17: South Jefferson, 5 p.m.
April 22: at Marcellus, 6 p.m.
April 24: at Jordan-Elbridge, 6 p.m.
April 26: Elmira, 2 p.m.
April 29: LaFayette, 5:15 p.m.
May 1: at CBA, 4 p.m.
May 3: at Vernon-Verona-Sherrill, 1:30 p.m.
May 6: at Tully, 6 p.m.
May 8: Chittenango, 5:30 p.m.
May 10: at General Brown, 1 p.m.
May 13: at Cortland, 6 p.m.
May 16: at Homer, 7 p.m.
May 20: Skaneateles, 5:45 p.m.
Girls Lacrosse
Combined team with Hamilton
April 1: Clinton, 5:15 p.m.
April 3: New Hartford, 5:15 p.m.
April 5: at Whitesboro, noon
April 8: at Westhill, 6:30 p.m.
April 10: Bishop Ludden, 5:30 p.m.
April 12: Homer, 1:30 p.m.
April 15: CBA, 11 a.m.
April 22: Marcellus, 5:30 p.m.
April 24: Jordan-Elbridge, 5:30 p.m.
April 26: Watertown IHC, 2:15 p.m.
April 29: at Southern Hills, 5 p.m.
May 6: at Mexico, 6:45 p.m.
May 8: at Chittenango, 5:30 p.m.
May 10: at General Brown, 11 a.m.
May 13: Cortland, 5:30 p.m.
May 20: at Skaneateles, 7 p.m.
Boys, Girls Track and Field
April 9: Jordan-Elbridge, 4:30 p.m.
April 22: at Westhill, 4:30 p.m.
April 30: Solvay, 4:30 p.m.
May 3: at East Syracuse Minoa Invitational, 4:30 p.m.
May 7: at CBA, 4:30
May 14: Phoenix, 4:30
May 19: OHSL Championships at Jordan-Elbridge, 4:30 p.m.
May 28: Section III Class B Championships at Sherburne-Earlville, 4:30 p.m.
June 5-6: Sectional State Quali er at Cicero-North Syracuse
June 13-14: NYSPHSAA Championships at Middletown HS
Boys Tennis
April 2: Onondaga, 4:30 p.m.
April 4: Pulaski, 4:30 p.m.
April 7: at LaFayette, 4:30 p.m.
April 9: at Homer, 4:30 p.m.
April 11: Manlius Pebble Hill, 4:30 p.m.
April 22: Phoenix, 4:30 p.m.
April 23: at Marcellus, 4:30 p.m.
April 25: at Skaneateles, 5 p.m.
April 28: at CBA, 4:30 p.m.
April 30: Cortland, 4:30 p.m.
May 2: Mexico, 4:30 p.m.
May 5: Chittenango, 4:30 p.m.
May 6: at Westhill, 4:30 p.m. Girls Golf
All home matches at Cazenovia Country Club
April 21: at Manlius Pebble Hill, 3:30 p.m.
April 22; at Skaneateles, 3:30 p.m.
April 28: at Westhill, 3:30 p.m.
April 30: Chittenango, 3:30 p.m.
May 1: at Bishop Grimes, 3:30 p.m.
May 2: CBA, 3:30 p.m.
May 5: Bishop Grimes, 3:30 p.m.
May 7: Manlius Pebble Hill, 3:30 p.m.
May 12: Marcellus, 3:30 p.m.
May 13: at Marcellus, 3:30 p.m.
May 14: Westhill, 3:30 p.m.
May 19: at Chittenango, 3:30 p.m.
May 20: at CBA, 3:30 p.m.
May 21: Skaneateles, 3:30 p.m.
May 22: Section III Championships
May 28: Sectional State Quali er at Cedar Lake Club
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mystery to her.
“It appears that this was a women’s study group of some kind, but they did all manner of social events and outings together as well,” she said. “It has also been a joy to discover other connections between the women. There are sisters, sisters-in-law, and many close friendships on the quilt — all of which I have been able to find out through the ‘Cazenovia Republican’ digital archives. Some of the women worked together, many volunteered for good causes together, and several of their husbands were in the Hook and Ladder Co., Cazenovia Fire Department.”
According to Bullmore, all the
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April 10: at Jordan-Elbridge, 6 p.m.
April 22: Southern Hills, 5:15
April 24: at Skaneateles, 7 p.m.
April 26: at Wayne, 1 p.m.
May 1: at Bishop Ludden, 6:30
May 6: at Cortland, 5 p.m.
May 8: Cazenovia, 5:30
May 10: Johnson City, 1 p.m.
May 13: Homer, 7 p.m.
quilters lived rich and interesting lives.
For example, Rose was a founding member of the Cazenovia Area Volunteer Ambulance Corps, Everts swam across DeRuyter Reservoir in 1933, and Erlanson and Freeborn set up a “clothing clinic” in 1942 to help residents learn to sew, mend old clothes, and make new ones as part of the war effort.
When Fuller’s husband, Merritt, was injured as a fireman with the Hook and Ladder Co., the whole community rallied around them and raised money to support the family and contribute towards his medical bills.
“Researching the quilt has taught me so much about friendship and community [and confirmed] that
May 15: Westhill, 6:45
May 19: East Syracuse Minoa, 6:45
May 20: at Mexico, 6:30
Boys, Girls track and Field
April 3: Syracuse ITC (at PSLA Fowler), 4:30
April 9: at Homer, 4:30
April 15: at Westhill Spring Break Invitational, 1 p.m.
April 23: Skaneateles, 4:30
April 26: Chittenango Invitational, 11 a.m.
the connections we make with others are what matter — and survive,” said Bullmore. “This quilt has inspired me to make my own friendship quilt — despite being a complete novice. [I] have spent many happy hours stitching with my friends and family. So, this community quilt is still bringing people together, exactly 90 years after it was made.”
For Bullmore, who has no personal ties to Cazenovia, piecing together the quilters’ stories has given her a real sense of Cazenovia in the 1930s and life in the community today.
In addition to immersing herself in the newspaper archives and various genealogy and military databases, she has explored the Cazenovia
April 30: Cortland, 4:30
May 3: at East Syracuse Minoa Invitational, 10 a.m.
May 6: Mexico (w/Living Word), 4:30
May 9: Arcaro Coed Classic at Baldwinsville, 4 p.m.
May 13: Syracuse ITC, 4:30
May 19: OHSL Championships at Westhill, 4:30
May 29: Section III Class B-1 championships at VVS, 4 p.m.
June 3, 5: Sectional State Qualifier at Cicero-North Syracuse, 4 p.m.
June 13-14: NYSPHSAA Championships at Middletown HS
Boys tennis
April 2: at Mexico, 4:30
April 3: Cortland, 4:30
April 8: Homer, 4:30
April 11: at Phoenix, 4:30
April 22: at Skaneateles, 5 p.m.
April 23: Westhill, 4:30
April 25: Manlius Pebble Hill, 4 p.m.
Heritage, Cazenovia Preservation Foundation, CazArts, and Cazenovia Public Library websites.
“A by-product of all this research is that I have completely fallen in love with Cazenovia itself,” she said. “[My] daughter Kitty and I plan to make the journey to Cazenovia from the UK in early July. We can’t wait to visit and see the town — the lake, the beautiful library, the book barn, the lively H. Grey Supply Co., Carpenter’s Barn, etc. – and to just be part of the community for a little while. . . . I would love to hear from anyone with a connection to one of these wonderful quilters.”
To contact Bullmore about her Cazenovia friendship quilt, email cazenoviaquilt@gmail.co m
April 29: at Marcellus, 4:30
April 30: at CBA, 4:30
May 2: LaFayette, 4:30
May 5: at Cazenovia, 4:30
May 8: Onondaga, 4:30
May 9: Pulaski, 4:30 Girls Golf Home matches at Woodcrest Golf Club
April 22: at Westhill, 3:30
April 23: at Manlius Pebble Hill, 3:30
April 24: at Skaneateles, 3:30
April 25: at Vernon-Verona-Sherrill, 3:30
April 28: at Marcellus, 3;30
April 30: at Cazenovia, 3:30
May 2: Bishop Grimes (w/Westhill), 3:30
May 5: CBA, 3:30
May 7: at CBA, 3:30
May 9: Marcellus (w/MPH), 3:30
May 12: Skaneateles, 3:30
May 19: Cazenovia, 3:30
May 20: at Bishop Grimes, 3:30
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