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Maple Weekend comes to CazenoviaLocal farm hosts maple-themed celebrations

By Zach Lewis

Not only is Spring a time for warmer weather and more sun-shine, it’s also a time to indulge in central New York’s maple syrup.

As part of Maple Weekend, a statewide, two-weekend initiative that brings awareness to the maple industry, Cazenovia’s Critz Farms is having its annual maple syrup celebration. And, as part of it, they are offering activities involving maple syrup.

Many people fared the 20 to 30 degree weather on the opening weekend of the celebration, March 19 and 20, to participate in the many activities, like a tractor and wagon rides through the sugar bush.

Once on the wagon, visitors are taken in the woods behind the farm where they see a seemingly endless

ZACH LEWISMatthew Critz stokes the evaporating machine’s !re in the sugarhouse on March 19. Critz Farm will open their doors to all who are interested in learning about maple syrup production, for the next two weekends.See Syrup, page 13

Town buys new equipment, sells old, stays within budgetBy Pierce Smith

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At the Cazenovia Town Board meeting on March 14, announcements were made detailing recent equipment sales and acquisitions. A 2004 Mack truck, formerly used for snowplowing, will be sold to the Town of Union for $100,000. A 2001 International truck was sold to the Town of Niskayuna for $20,000. Two pickup trucks and a Unimog have been purchased.

Town Councilor Pat Race described a 15-year plan that would create a $120,000 budget surplus. Cazenovia will o!er to sell older maintenance vehicles to surrounding municipalities, which will keep all of the town’s equip-ment under warranty and subsequently cut down on repair expenses.

“By stretching our payments out through municipal leasing, we’ll have everything up to date; no main-line plows over seven years old, no motors, no pickups or one-ton trucks out of warranty. At the end, when we’ve been able to stay within the budget we should have a surplus of $119,000,” Race said. “"at’s actually a conservative

PIERCE SMITHThis 2004 Unimog was recently acquired by the Town of Cazenovia for $3,500. Unimogs were originally developed by Mercedes-Benz for use by the military. See Town Trucks, page 9

Local author donates books to Caz library

Dr. Milton C. Sernett has given copies of his most recent works to the library

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Laker girls compete in state Final Four

Finishing up a successful season, the varsity basket-ball team fell to Irvington.

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Coming upMarch 247 p.m.: Friends of Loren-zo annual meeting

Will be in the Lincklaen House “Stone’s Throw” on Albany Street. Free and open to the public. As space is limited, call Lorenzo at 655-3200 to reserve a spot.

March 25Cazenovia Jewelry’s annual Egg-stravaganza begins

14K yellow gold hoop earrings, as well as a yellow gold and diamond ring have been hidden inside colorful. Eggs are available for purchase at the stores Albany Street location for $4 each, or three for $10.

March 26 9:30 a.m.: Cazenovia Tree Commission second annual educational seminar

To be held in the com-munity room of the Cazenovia Public Library. Donald J. Leopold will present. For more informa-tion contact Ted Bartlett at [email protected] or 655-2092.

2 to 5 p.m.: Highland Forest Dollar Day Car-nival

In the Skyline Lodge. Carnival will feature face painting, a magic show, a Wii dance-o", music from a DJ, bouncy castles, a bake sale, basket ra#e and prizes. Proceeds to bene!t the Purcell family.

OngoingTai Chi classes

For Cazenovia residents 55 and older. Classes are free and run every Tuesday from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. in the meeting house at the Presbyterian Church, Sullivan Street entrance. Sponsored by CASA. Be-ginners are welcome.

VA Bene!ts counselingAt the Cazenovia

Chamber o$ce. 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. the !rst and third Wednesday of every month. Contact the Cham-ber at 655-9243.

CAP hosts weekly breastfeeding clinic

Community Action Partnership will host Breastfeeding Connec-tions, every Monday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 6 Cambridge Avenue.

Drop-ins welcome; new mothers strongly encour-aged scheduling an ap-pointment through WIC at 363-3210.

Free GED program and adult literacy tutoring

Free GED program and adult literacy tutoring at Cazenovia Public Library. Learn to Read, Learn to Speak English, Earn Your GED. Call Caz Read Ahead at 391-3557.

CazCares Story RoomCazCares Story Room,

an early literacy program sponsored by Cazenovia Call CazCares at 655-3174, or Caz Read Ahead at 391-3557.

Cazenovia Writers’ Group

The Cazenovia Writers’ Group meets biweekly at the Cazenovia Library at 7 p.m. on Thursday to share and discuss their work. New members welcome. Contact Cathy at 527-1627 or David at 662-7576.

Early childhood care and education

Cazenovia Children’s House accepts applications throughout the year. Call 655-5437 to arrange a visit

and for information.

Free BoneBuilders work-shops

BoneBuilders is a free osteoporosis prevention exercise group that meets in Cazenovia on Mondays and Thursdays at 10 a.m. at St. Peter’s Episcopal Church. Adults 60 years and older are encouraged to attend. For more infor-mation, call 684-3001.

Open JamRolling Hills of Bluegrass

Americana and Kellish Hill Farm host an open jam every Sunday at 1 p.m. A pot-luck dinner is served around 5 p.m. Suggested donation is $2 to cover expenses and a dish to pass for the dinner. 3192 Pompey Center Road (1/2 mile north of Rte. 20), call Kathy or Rick at 682-1578 or check out rhbameri-cana.com.

Bereavement groupThe Bereavement Group

will meet in the Cazenovia Public Library commu-nity room on the fourth Thursday of each month at 11 a.m. Following will be a lunch gathering at noon. Parking behind the library.

Cazenovia Library pres-ents story time

Story time in the Story Garden at the Cazenovia Public Library is held every weekday morning at 10:15 a.m. Fridays, Preschool Story Time is held. 655-9322.

New Woodstock Library presents story hour

Story hour meets from 11 a.m. to noon every Tuesday at the New Woodstock Free Library. Story hour includes stories, snacks and crafts or activities. Call 662-3134 for details.

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CAZENOVIA REPUBLICAN, MARCH 23, 2011 3EAGLENEWSPAPERS

By Jean Kent

All are invited to the Cazenovia Public Library Community Room at 7 p.m. on "ursday March 31, for a presentation by the group looking to restore Spirit House in Georgetown.

Members of the Spirit House Society are looking to raise funds to purchase Spirit House in Georgetown and turn it into a spiritual healing and retreat center. "ose who are interested in being a part of the e!ort or donating to it, should contact Madis Senner at 463-5369 or [email protected].

Spirit House is a nation-ally registered historic site with ornate design that has been described as looking like a wedding cake. Its outside scalloped walls give it a wavy appearance, and its three-tiered cornice with downward pointing keys looks like icicles.

Spirit House was built in 1868 by Timothy Brown to serve as a gathering place for Spiritualists. Brown testi#ed that he was guided by Spirits in its construc-tion. From the closets built to be the exclusive domain of Spirits to the window-less room where Spirits were called, every aspect of the home was designed to facilitate communication with Spirits.

According to the George-town Historical Society, there were more Spiritualist conversions from 1870 to 1880 in New York than in any other state, and Spirit House was its center. Un-fortunately, some time be-fore Brown’s death in 1885, townspeople closed down

Spirit House when they dis-covered what they thought was a medium’s “cheat sheet” listing information from the town’s graves.

Spirit House has not been lived in or maintained for over two decades. Be-cause of rain damage, the house had to be gutted. It was listed for sale in 2009.

"e Spirit House Society hopes to prevent further decay and, if possible, re-store this historic site. For more details, visit spirit-housesociety.org.

Remember that free transportation through CRIS-CAT is provided for Cazenovia, Fenner, and Nelson residents over 55 and ambulatory. Just call 655-0612 between 7 a.m.

and 6 p.m. three to #ve days in advance.

All events at the Cazeno-via Public Library are free

and open to the public. For more information, call the library at 655-9322 or visit cazenoviapubliclibrary.org.

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SUBMITTED PHOTOThe exterior of Spirit House in Georgetown. Constructed in 1868 by Timothy Brown, the building has been said to host to many ethereal communications.

Rowing Club announces Spring programs

By Kathy Rushworth

The Cazenovia Row-ing Club has o$cially an-nounced their spring row-ing programs for varsity and novice scholastic rowers in grades 7 through 12, from all local school districts. An informational session for parents and rowers is scheduled for 7 p.m. on Wednesday March 23 at the Cazenovia Public Library. Coaches will be present to answer questions.

The varsity program, to be coached by Olivia R. Bosies, is scheduled to run from Monday, March 28 through Sunday, May 29, with practices set for 3:45 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Participation at sprint races in Pittsford and Saratoga Springs is included in the program fee.

"e novice program will begin on Monday March

28, and is scheduled to meet twice per week, with the days to be determined. Pro-gram fees and full schedules for both varsity and novice programs will be available at the March 23 parent meeting.

Bosies, captain of the Cazenovia College rowing team brings eight years of rowing experience to the program. Scheduled to graduate in May with a degree in studio art, she has competed in over 100 races, including the Head of the Charles, Scholastic Nationals and the Dad Vail Regatta. Bosies has coached both rowers and coxswains, sweep rowers and scullers and has designed programs for both on the water train-ing and indoor #tness and technical practices.

For further information, log on to the club’s website cazrow.org.

Town snow budget updateBy Pierce Smith

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Although snowstorms have been known to strike Cazenovia without warn-ing, weather conditions of the past week have caused many to believe Spring has taken hold.

With the season’s snow-fall totaling upwards of 175 inches, Cazenovia’s Town Highway Department had to increase snow-removal e!orts accordingly.

“We plow 82 centerline miles every time we go out, and in an ordinary winter we plow 120 times, for a total of 13,920 miles,” Town Highway Superintendent, Tim Hunt said. “"is winter we plowed 40 more times than normal. "at’s 18,560 miles this past season.”

"e town’s budget start-ed January 1, which allowed a large amount of funds for snow removal. But plowing becomes di$cult to sustain once November and De-cember come back around. "e Highway Department’s largest cost-driver for snow removal is fuel.

"e department started 2011 with a snow-removal budget of $35,000. A%er the last two months of heavy snowfall, the budget has just $5,000 le% to use for snow plow fuel until 2012.

“Our fuel budget is very tight at this point,” Hunt said. “Couple that with the

increase in diesel fuel prices of the past few weeks, the budget is stressed.”

Luckily the upcoming forecasts don’t seem to hold any &urries of snow storms, so the Cazenovia Town Highway Depart-ment hopes to successfully hold the line.

PIERCE SMITHA view of Albany Street’s Telephone Park, as the six-foot snow-banks slowly dissipate. Spring began with the passing of the vernal equinox on March 20.

Located at 3425 Constine Bridge Road, in Cazenovia. Starting April 1, the premises will be open from 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday, and 7 a.m to 11 a.m. Fridays.

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LettersIt is time for redistricting reformTo the editor:

"e time has come for New Yorkers to take back their vote. "e League of Women Voters of Cazenovia believes this can come about only if legislators support an independent, nonpartisan commis-sion for redrawing Assembly and Senate districts in response to the 2010 census.

Approximately 77 percent of New York State Senators were elected or reelected in 2010 a%er having signed the New York Uprising pledge to support an independent redistricting commission. Unfortunately, there are early indications that for some this pledge is not worth the paper on which it is written. If New York is to have a state legislature that is responsive to the interests of con-stituents, rather than keeping itself in o$ce, citizens must demand this change from their legislators.

Why does nonpartisan redis-tricting matter? Every 10 years the state legislature is asked to redraw its legislative districts in response to the new census numbers. Tradi-tionally legislators have drawn the lines to maintain their own partisan majorities and protect incumbents. As a result, New York’s elections are notoriously uncompetitive. Without strong competition in our electoral system, meaningful discussion of public policy has taken a back seat to partisan rhetoric, and unrealistic budgets have brought this state’s #nances to the precipice.

Failure to shi% the responsibility for drawing lines to an independent commission will enable our leg-islature to remain an “incumbent protection program” rather than the representative institution it was designed to be.

In the 2010 election, New York State had one of the lowest rates of voter participation in the nation. "is is no surprise. Why should people vote if they face no real choice in candidates?

Voters of this state deserve better. We ask the state’s citizens to contact their state legislators and to insist that they support an independent redistricting commission.

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Many questions need answers at school board meetingTo the editor:

"e next school board meeting is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. Monday April 25. "is is the last meeting to be conducted prior to the budget vote. In order for voters to make an informed decision, the board should come prepared to provide clari#ca-tion on the following topics at the meeting.

"e Triborough Law provides for teacher and sta! raises at the previously negotiated contract rate pending a new contract. What is the monetary e!ect of this law on the proposed budget?

New York State assesses each school district annually to fund shortfalls in the pension plan ad-ministered by the Teachers Retire-ment System. What is the amount of the assessment to be projected for this #scal year and where does this #gure show up in the proposed budget?

What are the consequences if the budget is not passed? Is there a “de-fault” budget that is put into place?

A very smart person recently told me that what the board is really ask-ing for, by way of a budget vote, is a vote of con#dence by the taxpayers that they are acting in our best inter-est. It is very hard to provide that vote of con#dence if we don’t have the facts to support a yes vote.

Taxpayers need and deserve a clear understanding of the un-derlying issues forcing a potential tax increase and reduced student programming. If we are capable enough to pay our taxes, we are capable enough to understand the issues and make an intelligent and informed decision. We need the board to provide that information to us. We need to understand and gain con#dence that all stakehold-ers are working in unison to provide the best possible education for our children.

Please consider supporting Ca-zContract by signing our petition at cazcontract.com. You can sign up on the opening page and then view your name, along with the names of all other signatories, by clicking below the “View Signatures” banner found at the lower le% of the open-ing page.

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March is Developmental Disabilities Awareness MonthTo the editor:

I am writing to invite the com-munity to join Madison Cortland ARC in observance of March as De-velopmental Disabilities Awareness Month, and to recognize the many achievements made by people with developmental disabilities.

Every day, Madison Cortland ARC provides services to over 1,000 individuals with developmental disabilities in Madison and Cort-land counties. People are receiving much-needed services at Madison Cortland ARC such as Day Habilita-tion, vocational training, community habilitation, residential programs and more. "ey are making their own choices.

Many of us can still remember a dark period in our history when these were not options for people with disabilities. We have come a long way from a short half-century ago when putting your loved one who had a disability in an institution was standard practice.

However; as much progress has been made and doors to opportu-nity have been opened in the #eld of disabilities, there is still much work to be done. Once again, cuts to programs and services that people need are being proposed as we move toward uncertain economic times here in New York. "e situation looks serious.

Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month is a perfect time to recognize the contributions that people with disabilities are making in their own communities. It is also a perfect time to help make a dif-ference. Ways you can help include calling your elected o$cials and ask-ing them to support legislation that bene#ts people with disabilities and by joining Madison Cortland ARC’s membership.

"e more members we have, the louder our voices are in Albany and Washington, DC. Please mail your tax deductible membership to: Madison Cortland ARC, 701 Lenox Ave., Oneida, NY 13421.

Remember, together we can make a di!erence. We can continue to build futures.

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Random Thoughts: The songs can go onBy Phil Blackwell

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Jon Bon Jovi committed the most egregious sin imag-inable.

It wasn’t the mere fact that he exists (as some will snark), or that his music, praised and panned in equal volume, proved rather successful in the not-so-distant past.

Worse, far worse, JBJ had the nerve, the sheer gall, to take a shot at Apple’s Steve Jobs, the Man Who Can Do No Wrong. In a recent interview with the Times Magazine, Bon Jovi lamented the total shi% to iTunes and digital downloads and said “Steve Jobs is personally responsible for killing the music business.”

Of course Jon has received endless grief for this state-ment, slammed as another out-of-touch old man who

just doesn’t get it. And those are the kind words.Yet read the whole quote, and JBJ does make a valid

point about how young people, in this generation, are missing out on the whole experience of going to a record store since all they need to do is click and download what they want.

True, music is more portable, and we have more choices, and we can pick out just the songs we want and discard the #ller. But is that truly better? Or is it just iso-lating us, and our tastes, from others whose tastes might be di!erent?

All these are valid questions. Where JBJ was o! was in his target of who, or what, brought the music industry down.

Mainly, in my view, record companies and/or their business partners have consistently misread, or even

See Random Thoughts, page 16

EditorialFuel saving tips for Spring

As the warmer weather arrives, many will have the urge to visit local parks, plan trips and get away for long weekends. However, with the price of gasoline rising, it would be wise for vehicle owners to con-sider the following tips to maximize the e$ciency of vehicles before hitting the road.Drive sensibly

Aggressive driving (speeding, rapid acceleration and braking) wastes gas. It can lower your gas mileage by 33 percent at highway speeds and by #ve percent around town. Sensible driving is also safer for you and others, so you may save more than gas money.Observe the speed limit

While each vehicle reaches its optimal fuel econo-my at a di!erent speed (or range of speeds), gas mile-age usually decreases rapidly at speeds above 60 miles per hour. As a rule of thumb, you can assume that each #ve mph you drive over 60 mph is like paying an additional $0.20 per gallon for gas. Remove excess weight

Avoid keeping unnecessary items in your vehicle, especially heavy ones. An extra 100 pounds in your vehicle could reduce your miles per gallon by up to two percent. "e reduction is based on the percent-age of extra weight relative to the vehicle and a!ects smaller vehicles more than larger ones.Avoid excessive idling

Idling gets zero miles per gallon. Cars with larger engines typically waste more gas at idle than do cars with smaller engines.Use cruise control

Using cruise control on the highway helps you maintain a constant speed and, in most cases, will save gas.Use overdrive gears

When you use overdrive gearing, your car’s engine speed goes down. "is saves gas and reduces engine wear.

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Community NewsSernett donates latest work to Caz library

By Pierce [email protected]

Local author and historian Dr. Mil-ton C. Sernett recently donated copies of his latest book “Say Cheese!” to the Cazenovia Public Library.

Sernett, an accomplished Syracuse University professor, retired to his home in the hills of Cazenovia six years ago. In that time, he has written four books describing the rich history of the surrounding areas and given copies to the library.

“It’s impressive the way Milton takes on a subject, researches it, and follows through by writing a book,” Library Director Betsy Kennedy said. “He is so enthusiastic about history, especially local history and it’s nice to be able to share that with the com-munity.”

"e works of Sernett that are cur-rently available at the library, which cover a multitude of topics, include “Come to Peterboro!,” “Cradle of the Breed,” “"e Horse and Tractor Wars,” as well as the latest “Say Cheese!”

“Say Cheese! "e Story of the Era when New York State Cheese was King” was recently published and released in February. In his newest

book, Sernett outlines the era when Central New York was the premier cheese-making region. He writes of Jesse William’s #rst cheese factory just north of Rome, describing various methods and traditional approaches to the cra%.

A wealth of knowledge, Sernett tells that he draws inspiration for

his books from the o%-overlooked memorials that populate local roads. “I’ve always been interested in the historical markers around this area. "e ones that I may drive by and not necessarily notice immediately, those interest me,” he said.

Sernett has been a member of Syra-

PIERCE SMITHDr. Milton C. Sernett holds the four books he has written since retiring from Syracuse University in 2005. His latest work “Say Cheese” was just published and released in February.

See Sernett, page 11

Dollar Day Carnival to be held at Highland Forest

By Beth Seeley

Bring your family for a fun #lled Dollar Day Car-nival from 2 to 5 p.m. on Saturday March 26, in the Skyline Lodge at Highland Forest. "ere will be many of games and lots attrac-tions for kids of all ages.

"e event is being or-ganized by the friends of Tim Purcell and his family, to raise money to help Tim as he #ghts cancer. Come enjoy bouncy castles, face painting, and a magic show. "ere will also be a Wii

dance-o!, music from a DJ, a bake sale, basket ra'e, prizes and much more.

Join your friends and neighbors at Highland For-est and have a great time at the Carnival. Donations will be accepted at the door and all games will be just $1. Proceeds will go to the Pur-cell Family to o!set medical costs. Anyone who cannot attend but wishes to make a financial donation can do so by sending a check, payable to Treva Purcell to: PO Box 82, Cazenovia N.Y. 13035.

Public workshops on farmland protection to be o!ered

Submitted by Lauren LinesCazenovia Area Community Development Association

All residents in the towns of Cazenovia, Nelson and Lincoln are invited to attend public workshops to discuss agriculture and farmland protection on Saturday April 2.

"e #rst workshop to be o!ered will be at 11 a.m. in the Lincoln Town Hall. Another workshop will be held the same day at 2 p.m. in the Nelson Town Hall.

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SchoolsStudents visit Colgate’s Ho Science CenterChildren travel through time, explore universe

By Courtney Webb and Catharine Taylor

"e week of March 14 gave Burton Street Elementary’s #rst-grade and multi-age students a unique way to learn about stars, seasons, fossils and rocks. A series of educational trips to Colgate University’s Ho Tung Visu-alization Lab and Planetarium was coordinated by #rst-grade teacher Beth Ann Kempf and Joe Eakin, Se-nior Designer and Technician at the science center.

"e #eld trips were truly amazing as students sat back in special chairs, allowing them to gaze up at the ceil-ing of the planetarium. "e simulated sky was #lled with stars, planets and constellations, allowing students to experience the universe up close. All who attended viewed the rings of Saturn and were able to see what the astronauts saw as they touched down on the moon. "ere were tangible sounds of wonderment as the sky and stars were magni#ed so the students and teachers could see the most exact-ing details.

A%er lunch in the stunning atrium of the science building, students were treated to a tour of the museum and

learned about rocks, fossils and petri-#ed bones. "e children were asked to pair up and participate in a scavenger hunt, locating the items that had been discussed. "is was a high-energy activity with the students working in cooperative learning groups all over the Ho Science Bulding.

One of the highlights of the trips was seeing one of the rare whole di-nosaur eggs in existence. Eakin told a story about two Colgate students stealing the dinosaur egg as a prank back in 1957. "is story included the egg being found on the porch of a local minister’s parish house. "e minister, not knowing what the “weird stone” was, kicked the priceless dinosaur egg

right o! the porch."ose who are interested to hear

the ending of Eakin’s story can visit the museum at Colgate University’s Ho Science Building in Hamilton. Free full-dome productions are o!ered at 6 p.m. every Friday in the Visualiza-tion Lab.

For more information on the Ho Tung Visualization Lab and Planetari-um and a complete list of show times, visit departments.colgate.edu/vislab or call 228-6125.

Courtney Webb and Catharine Taylor are educators at Cazenovia Central School District’s Burton Street Elementary.

JOSEPH EAKINA group of Cazenovia’s !rst-grade students pose for a picture after exploring the night sky at Colgate University’s Ho Tung Visualization Labratory.

Schools and ScholarsMoore makes dean’s list at Lafayette College

Pennsylvania’s Lafayette College recently released their Fall 2010 semester dean’s list.

Mackenzie Moore, of Cazenovia, is a senior at Lafayette and was one of the 761 students recognized.

To be included on the college’s dean’s list, students must achieve at least a 3.60 semester grade point average out of a possible 4.0.

Castleton names Pulkinen to dean’s list Castleton State College of Vermont has announced the

dean’s list for their Fall 2010 semester.Dana K. Pulkinen, of Cazenovia, a senior pursuing a

Bachelor of Science in exercise science has been named to the dean’s list. Dana is the daughter of Darlene and Bruce Pulkinen.

Castleton’s dean’s list recognizes full-time students who have completed at least 12 credit hours during an academic semester with a minimum grade point average of 3.50.

Northeastern University recognizes Buckhout on dean’s list

Northeastern University of Boston Mass. has recog-nized those students who distinguished themselves aca-demically during the Fall 2010 semester.

Ellen Buckhout, of Cazenovia, an International A!airs major, was recently named to the University’s dean’s list.

To achieve the dean’s list distinction, students must carry a full program of at least four courses, have a qual-ity point average of 3.5 or greater out of a possible 4.0 and carry no single grade lower than a C- during the course of their college career.

Caz College Art Gallery to exhibit Visual Comm. senior theses Students cap o" college with ‘Final Proof’ exhibition

By Sylvia Needel

"e Cazenovia College Art Gal-lery in Reisman Hall will host the 2011 Visual Communications Senior Exhibition, titled, “FINAL PROOF: Designed, Sealed & Delivered.” "e show runs from Friday April 1 through Monday April 18, with an artist’s reception scheduled from 4 to 6 p.m. on "ursday April 14.

“More than 20 students will exhibit work they feel represents themselves as visual communicators,” Laurie Selleck, associate professor of visual communications said, “"e show will

be an excellent sampling of what the Visual Communications Program at Cazenovia College has to o!er in the way of educating students for their future careers in graphic design, web/interactive design, advertising design, and illustration/animation.”

Katelyne M. Frink, of Cazenovia, is a graduate of Cazenovia High School and Cazenovia College senior participating in the exhibition. “Tie, unite, associate, relate - all of these words mean the same thing: connec-tion. "at is the number one goal of mine, along with providing a powerful message,” she said. “I want to move the viewer to evoke the desired response. To succeed would mean I made the connection.”

Antonio J. Bennett, of Stamford, Conn., is another senior whose work

will be featured in the exhibition. “I’ve never been one to tie myself down by attaching myself to one title. With interests in fashion, music, design and more, I consider myself a connoisseur of all things modern. Having a passion for such a variety of interests allows

SUBMITTED PHOTOA sample of Antonio J. Bennett’s work.

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BusinessMacKinnon Liquors !nds new homeLocal store’s lease runs out, re-opens nearby

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MacKinnon Liquors is no longer located in their familiar corner of the Town and Country Plaza. On Monday March 14, owner Tracy MacKinnon moved the business across the parking lot into the space formerly occupied by Cherry Val-ley Physical "erapy.

While the move saddened Mackinnon, she was optimistic about the store’s new location. “It’s a nice, bright space. We like our new digs,” she said. “We still have the same products, same good service and the same happy customers.”

Located at 87 Nelson St. for the past 27 years, the store was well-patronized by Cazenovians and residents of the surrounding areas. Property manager David Muraco neglected to renew MacKinnon’s lease, which ran out in October; forcing the business to #nd a new home. Fortunately for customers, the move is no more than a walk

across the plaza, as the space where the store is located now was vacant and ready for new business.

But what plans do Muraco and his company, Empire Management Co-Central, have for the uninhab-ited commercial spaces of Town and Country Plaza? Mackinnon Liquors moving from it’s former

location, leaves a large vacancy. Movie Gallery and Curves’ former spaces are also uninhabited, and while many possibilities exist, no strategies have been announced yet.

MacKinnon Liquors o!ers an expansive selection of spirits, with 800 kinds of wine from around the

world as well as the Finger Lakes, and a wide variety of #ne liquors.

"e store o!ers discounts on case deals and free delivery. MacK-innon’s new location is currently open to the public and as all the merchandise #nds its proper place, a grand re-opening event will be announced.

PIERCE SMITHThe space at 87 Nelson St., formerly known as MacKinnon Liquors will be unoccupied until further notice. The business is now located across the Town and Country Plaza.

Cazenovia ChatMadis Senner will

be talking about Spirit House in Georgetown at 7 p.m. on March 31, in the Cazenovia Public Library.

6:30 p.m. March 23, March 30, and April 6 “Blues Free the Spir-it” Songwriting/Poetry Workshop.

Pre-registration at the library is required.

7 p.m. March 24 at the Cazenovia Pub-l ic Librar y “Breast Cancer Awareness”

11 a.m. April 2. Mrs. McPuppet Performance for children ages Pre-school-Grade 3 at the Cazenovia Public Li-brary. Free.

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John Arquette Properties continues to growCompany increases workforce with three experienced agents

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March 17 marked the day Cazenovia resident Marjie Tormey and Jamesville residents Jamie and Joe Orso became the latest Sales Associates to join Arquette Prop-erties.

Marjie Tormey was previously employed as a real estate paralegal for over 20 years specializing in residential real

estate. Her enthusiasm and knowledge of the local real estate market creates a great foundation to build on her success here in Central New York. Tormey is currently a board member of the Cazenovia Preservation Foundation and specializes in suburban and rural real estate.

Jamie Orso, a Senior Real Estate Specialist and Joe Orso, a Certi#ed Buyer-Representative, have been specializing in residential real estate since 2002. Both are from Syracuse and currently reside in Jamesville as active o$cers of the Jamesville Chamber of Commerce.

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HistoryIn history: Week of March 23125 Years Ago

March 25, 1886 - Scarlet fever was said to be raging in Cazenovia last week but later reports say it was only scarletina.

Residents of Cazenovia are urged not to permit trees in front of their premises to be tapped for sugar. It will prevent a tree from making any growth for a year, and in time decay the tree.

At a meeting of the Board of Trust-ees held at President L.W. Ledyard’s o$ce last Friday evening. "e follow-ing appointments were made: "e old reliable lamp-lighter, L.J. Barnes will continue to keep his “lamps trimmed and burning.” Chas. M. Knowlton will have the care of the town clock.

Mr. "omas McGuire, the com-petent foreman of Niver’s Marble Works, has just completed an elegant monument, which is to be erected in memory of Mr. and Mrs. James Dows. It is a huge block of Scotch granite, of “Cottage” design and pyramid in form, and with the base, which is of the same material, weighs nearly eight tons. When it is set it will be the largest in Evergreen cemetery.

100 Years AgoMarch 23, 1911 - A man who

won’t take a paper because he can borrow one, has invented a machine with which he can cook his dinner by

the smoke of his neighbor’s chimney.

Did you know about the voting contest at the “Candy Kitchen?” Every Ice Cream Soda customer is entitled to a vote to determine “Who is the most popular girl in the Seminary?” Contest closes Saturday at 6 p.m.

Born on March 17, to Mr. and Mrs. G.B. Freeborn, a son; Howard Gage Freeborn.

50 Years AgoMarch 23, 1961 - Fred Harris re-

ports that about 50 green garments were cleaned at no cost, last Friday … St. Patrick’s Day, you know.

"e annual Talent Show sponsored by the Student Council of Cazenovia Central School will be held in the Cazenovia Central School Audito-rium at 8:00 p.m. this coming Friday evening.

"ere will be a yeast-bread mak-ing contest held at the regular Nelson Grange meeting Friday evening, March 24. "ey are hopeful of a good quantity of entries.

This column is compiled by Sharon Cooney from the Cazenovia Republican archives at Lorenzo State Historic Site in Cazenovia. It is written in the style of the time. Sharon Cooney is Interpretive Programs Assistant at Lorenzo.

Women’s history in Peterboro extends beyond March

By Dot Willsey

Many of Elizabeth Cady’s convictions de-veloped during her summers spent in Peter-boro at the home of her cousin Gerrit Smith. With recognition of the strong women’s rights history, including Peterboro’s own Elizabeth Smith Miller’s bloomers, Peterboro heritage sites will provide a variety of programs on 19th century women’s history during the summer of 2011.

"e Annual Peterboro Civil War Weekend is more than a military demonstration. "e week-end encampment demonstrates the important role of women at the campsites, in the homes, and behind the political scenes. Women reen-actors wear the apparel of the mid-1800s, cook meals, care for children, nurse the injured, and maintain belongings on Saturday and Sunday, June 11 and 12.

Sutlers carry period items for dress and home that the public can purchase. Terry Jor-dan, a sutler (period vendor) from Florida, pro-vides a program explaining and demonstrating items of dress that a 19th century woman would wear. Maxine Getty will provide a program both days at Civil War Weekend on the U.S. Sanitary Commission, an e!ort by women to provide health and medical services not avail-able from the government.

"e Smith#eld Community Center in Peter-boro will also be a site for the Oneida Public Library National Endowment for the Humani-ties program on Louisa May Alcott at 2:30 p.m. Sunday May 22.

"anks to the New York Council for the Humanities “Speakers in the Humanities” pro-gram, Dr. Milton C. Sernett presents “Harriet Tubman: Myth, Memory and History” at 2 p.m. on Sunday July 17.

Tubman received financial and moral support during her visits to Gerrit Smith of Peterboro.

"e next Sunday at 2 p.m. the “Speakers in the Humanities” program sponsors a program by Nancy Rubin Stuart on “Maggie Fox: Victo-rian America’s Reluctant Spiritualist.” Maggie was one of the famous spiritualist Fox sisters who visited many locations in the country, including Peterboro.

"e legacy of Harriet Russell, whose free-dom was purchased in 1841 in Kentucky by the Smiths of Peterboro, will be honored at Emancipation Day on Saturday, August 6.

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me to be inspired daily,” he said. “"is inspiration re&ects throughout my work, with design that is clean, innovative, and fresh. With a developed drive to do what I desire, mixed with the ability to research in order to reinforce my motivation, I’m ready to show my design to the masses.”

Felicity R. Jones, of Hartford N.Y., is a Cazenovia Col-lege senior who has previously been recognized for her art, having won the 2011 Lend A Hand national poster contest. Of her work, Jones wrote , “Bold, unique, fun, confident, and original is not only who I am as a person, but who I am as a designer. I have a deep apprecia-tion for things of the past, which comes through in my design style. When de-signing for cli-ents I do so with originality, heart and con#dence, producing pieces that bring their vision to life.”

"e Cazenovia College Art Gallery in Reisman Hall is located on the corner of Sullivan and Seminary streets, one block from Albany Street. Exhibitions and receptions at the gallery are free and open to the public. "e building is handicap accessible.

During the academic year the gallery is open 1 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Monday through "ursday, 1 to 4 p.m. Fri-day and 2 to 6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Visit Cazenovia.edu/art-gallery for more information.

Other students that will be participating are Kereem O. Adams, of Brooklyn, Davis L. Bellanca, of Salem, Melanie A. Burdeau, of Saranac Lake, Roberta L. Clarke, of Chit-tenango, Christine A. Corcoran, of Little Meadows, Pa., Corinne A. Cunningham, of Utica, Blake D. Edwards, of Duanesburg, Frank T. Garguilo, of Gloversville, Sean P. Greco, of Fonda, Benjamin J. Haines, of Cazenovia, Jennifer J. Lee, of Canastota, Anthony T. Leonardi, of Middletown, Anderson M. Mena, of Bronx, Rebecca Moll Villanueva, of Clay, Gustavo A. Otero, of Bogota, Colombia; Shannon N. Plunkett, of Rome, Ashley R. Rasberry, of Conesus, Valerie D. Stockton, of Cortland, Amanda J. Taranto, of Hamilton, Meghan R. VanDeventer, of Waterloo, Kimberly M. Venuti, of Camillus and Lauren M. Wentworth.

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SUBMITTED PHOTOA sample of Felicity R. Jones’ work that will be show-cased in the Cazenovia College Art Gallery senior Visual Communications exhibition.

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Town Trucks From page 1estimate. I think this will work very well, we just have to be creative.”

"e 2004 Mack truck was originally purchased by Ca-zenovia for $166,000. Still in good condition, Union was proactive in acquiring the vehicle. Some of the public in at-tendance voiced concerns on the price. While the amount was more than some of the town councilors expected to net, residents wondered if further discussion would pro-cure an additional $10,000.

Using this transaction as a guideline for future sales, the town councilors expressed satisfaction with the price compromise, hoping to establish a respectable reputation for future negotiations.

In addition to selling older plows, the town has acquired a few new pieces of equipment. As well as the purchase of two 2011 pickup trucks, the Town of Cazenovia Highway

Department recently obtained a Unimog from the Let-terkenny Army Depot in Chambersburg, Pa. via the New York State O$ce of General Services, for the discounted price of $3,500.

Unimogs were originally developed by Mercedes-Benz for use by the military in 1951. "e four-wheel-drive ve-hicle was originally used to create bunkers in the battle#eld, but have the possibility of attaching a variety of accessories. "e town of Cazenovia hopes to utilize this vehicle for snow removal, construction projects and other heavy-duty maintenance.

A shipping incident which resulted in a broken wind-shield has led to a possible acquisition of a second Uni-mog, free of charge. As the vehicles are in high demand, the NYSOGS is currently looking for a “spare” Unimog to send Cazenovia.

Library features equestrian exhibitBy Jean Kent

As part of the “Wild about Horses” series at the Cazenovia Public Library, visitors to the Library Gallery will also enjoy the “Wild about Horses” exhibition, featuring paintings and photographs of horses created by art-ists who are also equestrians.

"is exhibition will be on display from March 12 to April 30 and will showcase works by Richard Hub-bard, Alyson Markett, Toloa Perry, Judy Goldthwait, Sarah Conover and Sherry Wright.

Richard Hubbard (1903-1993) studied art with Cazenovia artist Dwight Williams before beginning his formal training at the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts in Philadelphia. While at the Academy from 1920 to 1926, Hubbard studied with re-nowned sculptors Charles Gra&y and Albert Laessle. In 1932, he exhibited bronzes at the National Academy in New York and at his alma mater in Philadelphia. He had a one-man show of drawings, paintings, and sculptures at the Montrose Gallery in New York City in 1940 and continued to show there for several years. He received #rst prize at the Boston Festival of Arts in 1955. Following his career in New York City, he returned to Cazenovia in 1970.

Alyson Markell received a Bach-elor of Fine Arts degree from Syracuse University in 1983, and her back-ground is steeped in the tradition of the nude #gure as subject matter. She spent ten years using her creative and artistic talents at Industrial Light &

Magic, a division of Lucas Digital in San Francisco, California, where she created animal and human characters for dozens of block buster hit mov-ies. Trained as a traditional sculptor, painter, and modeler, Markell has garnered a reputation for capturing the likeness of animals and fanciful creatures on #lm and in #ne art.

In 2006, Markell returned to New York State and is now engaged in a full-time occupation of monoprint-ing as well as teaching art and #gure drawing in her fine art studio in Cazenovia. When not in her studio, she can be found at a nearby eques-trian center, training and showing her horse in the art of dressage com-petition.

Toloa Perry has always loved to draw, she began including horses in her drawings at age eleven when she started riding. Her summer job through high school and college was teaching riding. While spending many years working as a substitute teacher at Cazenovia Central School, Perry was also actively involved in the Limestone Creek Hunt where she has been a member for over twenty years. She spent six years working as a co-manager for the Lorenzo Driving Competition. Perry’s art has been displayed in many local venues.

Judy Goldthwait graduated from Cazenovia College in 1998 with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in commercial illustration. Ever since, she has been a respected artist in the equine #eld. Specializing in equine art and pet portraiture, she paints what she knows best. While some of the inspiration

for her paintings o%en derives from photos taken at horse shows or other events, most of her work is done by private commission. Goldthwait has illustrated posters and designed promotional material for the Inter-collegiate Horse Show Nationals, the Intercollegiate Dressage Association Nationals, the New England Quarter Horse Association, the New England Equitation Championships, and the Lorenzo Driving Competition. Her paintings have been exhibited all over the country, most recently in the Master of Foxhounds Association Centennial Traveling Art Exhibition, and locally throughout the year at various Cazenovia Arts exhibitions. Goldthwait’s clients are numerous and span the United States as well as Canada, England, Holland, and France.

Sarah Conover’s favorite hobbies are horses and photography. Her life on the farm has naturally created a love of horses for her with photo-graphs of them expressing an equally natural devotion. Enjoy her pho-tographs as part of the “Wild about Horses” exhibition.

Sherry Wright, a member of the Cazenovia Watercolor Society, re-ally does know about wild horses as her travels have taken her to several parts of the world where wild horses roam. Her photographs of these wild horses will also be a unique part of this exhibition.

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Lady Lakers fall to Irvington in state Class B semisBy Phil Blackwell

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"rough much of Friday morning’s state Class B semi#nal at Hudson Valley Community College in Troy, the Cazenovia girls basketball team proved better than Irvington.

But the Lakers could not overcome a frightening start that le% the Section I champion Bulldogs far out in front, and Irvington held on to prevail 58-51, spoiling Cazeno-via’s #rst-ever trip to the state #nal four.

All the way to Troy, the Lakers had proven its toughness multiple times, from the rallies against Jordan-Elbridge and Utica-Notre Dame to win the Section III champion-ship to its dramatic 62-58 overtime victory over Oneonta to claim the regional title on March 12.

Yet Irvington provided the season’s biggest challenge. "e Bulldogs were the defending state and Federation Class B champions, with all kinds of experience on the season’s biggest stage in Troy.

And that experience was evident in the game’s open-ing stages. Before Cazenovia could even get comfortable, Irvington had hit its #rst four shots and zoomed to an 8-0 lead, forcing head coach Steve Miles to use a time-out just 2:03 into the contest.

"e Lakers #nally did get on the board, but only con-verted three of 14 #eld goals in the #rst quarter as, by the end of it, Cazenovia was down 20-8. By herself, Irvington’s Brittni Lai had eight points, matching the Lakers’ total.

"en it got worse as, early in the second period, Ashley Stec went to the bench with her third foul. Lai continued to light up the Lakers, hitting 13 points by the middle of the period as the margin grew to 21.

Somehow, Cazenovia fought back and, led by Ellen Burr and Raeanne Clabeaux, started hitting shots all over the place to cut the de#cit in half. "anks to this, the Lakers were only down 36-24 at hal%ime, and happy to still have a chance.

With plenty of time to catch up, Cazenovia returned Stec to the court in the third quarter, trying to #nd some way to stop Lai, who had 15 points, and Lexi Martins, who had put up 13 points in the #rst two periods.

Cazenovia’s comeback continued into the third period, where it took full advantage of a Bulldogs dry spell and cut the margin to 36-30, forcing Irvington to a time-out. From there, it hung close the rest of the period, and was down 44-36 with one quarter le%.

Now the Lakers’ defense had settled in, causing the Bulldogs to miss its #rst six shots in the fourth quarter. Yet Cazenovia was just as cold, only pulling as close as six points (44-38 on a Clabeaux jumper) as it missed 11 of its #rst 13 shots in that last period.

Irvington restored the margin to double digits, 53-42, in the game’s #nal two minutes, thanks to two more baskets from Martins, which allowed them to withstand one more Cazenovia comeback as the clock ran out.

Burr led with 16 points and 14 rebounds, while Cla-beaux chimed in with 14 points. Maggie Carpenter came o! the bench to put up eight points as Stec, in her limited minutes, got seven points. Lai ended up with 25 points as Martins notched 19 points before fouling out.

Irvington went on Saturday to crush Rochester Aquinas 91-52 to repeat as state champions. Given that, Cazeno-via may have felt better, given the opponent it lost to, or worse, given how close it came to beating those formidable Bulldogs.

And so the Lakers’ most successful season concluded at 21-2. So did the high school careers of four highly ac-complished seniors – Ashley Stec, Ellen Burr, Raeanne Clabeaux and Taylor Malmsheimer. Each had played starring roles in Cazenovia’s ascent to the top.

Of course, Stec will continue her basketball career at Manhattan College, and her departure, along with that of Burr, Clabeaux and Malmsheimer, leaves a tall task for the likes of Colleen Dougherty and Maggie Carpenter as Cazenovia will try to defend its crowns next winter.

BOB ATKINSONThe Cazenovia varsity girls basketball team successfully made it to the state Class B !nal four this year. The Lakers ended a their most successful season ever with a record of 21-2.

Cazenovia’s Athletic Department announces spring scheduleBy Phil Blackwell

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Cazenovia High School’s 2011 spring sports schedule, with all dates and times subject to change.

Boys LacrosseMarch 30: at CBA, 6 p.m.April 2: at Manlius-Pebble Hill, 11 a.m.April 4: at LaFayette, 6 p.m.

April 6: Jordan-Elbridge, 4:30 p.m.April 8: at Skaneateles, 6:30 p.m.April 12: Westhill, 4:30 p.m.April 14: CBA, 4:30 p.m.April 16: Marcellus, 11 a.m.April 23: Central Square, 11 a.m.April 26: LaFayette, 5 p.m.May 3: Onondaga, 4:30 p.m.May 5: at Jordan-Elbridge, 4:30 p.m.May 7: at Tully, 4 p.m.

May 10: Skaneateles, 4:30 p.m.May 12: at Westhill, 6:30 p.m.May 17: at Marcellus, 7 p.m.

Girls LacrosseApril 2: at Skaneateles, 12:30 p.m.April 5: at CBA, 6:30 p.m.April 7: at Marcellus, 7 p.m.April 11: Skaneateles, 4:30 p.m.April 19: Westhill, 12:30 p.m.April 21: Cortland, 11 a.m.April 26: at LaFayette, 4:30 p.m.April 28: Onondaga, 4:30 p.m.May 2: Jordan-Elbridge, 4:30 p.m.May 4: Bishop Ludden, 4:30 p.m.May 7: at Tully, 5:30 p.m.May 9: CBA, 4:30 p.m.May 11: at Clinton, 4:30 p.m.May 13: Marcellus, 4:30 p.m.May 16: South Je!erson, 5 p.m.May 19: at Westhill, 4:15 p.m.

SoftballApril 6: Oneida, 4:30 p.m.April 8: at Westhill, 4:30 p.m.April 11: at CBA, 4:30 p.m.April 13: Solvay, 4:30 p.m.April 25: at Marcellus, 4:30 p.m.April 27: Jordan-Elbridge, 4:30 p.m.April 29: at Auburn, 4:30 p.m.May 2: at Skaneateles, 4:30 p.m.May 4: Hannibal, 4:30 p.m.May 6: CBA, 4:30 p.m.May 9: at Solvay, 4:30 p.m.May 11: Marcellus, 4:30 p.m.

May 13: at Jordan-Elbridge, 4:30 p.m.May 16: Westhill, 4:30 p.m.May 18: Skaneateles, 4:30 p.m.May 20: at Hannibal, 4:30 p.m.

BaseballApril 8: at Westhill, 4:30 p.m.April 13: Solvay, 4:30 p.m.April 25: at Marcellus, 4:30 p.m.April 27: Jordan-Elbridge, 4 p.m.May 2: at Skaneateles, 4:30 p.m.May 4: Hannibal, 4:30 p.m.May 9: at Solvay, 4:30 p.m.May 11: Marcellus, 4:30 p.m.May 13: at Jordan-Elbridge, 4:30 p.m.May 16: Westhill, 4:30 p.m.May 18: Skaneateles, 4:30 p.m.May 20: at Hannibal, 4:30 p.m.

Boys, Girls Track and FieldApril 13: Hannibal, 4:30 p.m.April 27: at Solvay (w/CBA), 4:30 p.m.May 4: Marcellus (w/Westhill), 4:30

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Television showproducer, “Ivory Tower fundrasier

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Since 2006, the Cazeno-via Forum has sought to en-courage thoughtful discourse and stimulate critical analysis of national and international issues as re&ected in the world’s headlines. By sponsoring free presentations on a broad spec-trum of topics - from the politics of war to the examination of social and environmental policy and the art of sustainable design - the Forum continues to deliver

the hottest topics and leading newsmakers.

This spring, the tradition continues in Cazenovia. In collaboration with the New-house School of Public Com-munication at Syracuse Uni-versity on Friday, April 15 at 7 p.m., Emmy award-winning writer and co-executive pro-ducer of ABC’s “Modern Fam-ily,” Danny Zuker, will take to the stage to discuss the expres-sion of contemporary culture in American television, and the role of the writer and producer as social commentator. The event, to be held in the Morgan Room in Hubbard Hall at Caze-novia College, is free and open

to the public, and no advance reservation is required.

Support for the admission-free series of Cazenovia Fo-rum programs is made pos-sible through private donations, grants, partnerships and oc-casional gala events. A special fundraiser Sunday, June 5, in association with Central New York’s premier public affairs broadcast “The Ivory Tower Half Hour,” a production of the local PBS-a$liate, Chan-nel 24 WCNY, will help raise funding for the organization. In-sync with the Forum’s goal to increase awareness, knowledge and discussion, the evening will commence with a lively panel

debate, then open up to audi-ence questions and culminate in a festive reception. "e event will take place at Johnny Apple-seed Farm in Erieville. Tickets and details will be available in early May.

For more information on upcoming Cazenovia Forum progams, including the free presentation with Danny Zuker on April 15, and the opportu-nity to support the Forum by attending the June 5th “Ivory Tower” event, please contact Cindy Sutton at 655-9374 or email [email protected].

Boys TennisApril 6: at Skaneateles, 4:30 p.m.April 8: Marcellus, 4:30 p.m.April 11: at CBA, 4:30 p.m.April 13: Hannibal, 4:30 p.m.April 14: Jordan-Elbridge, 4:30 p.m.April 26: Westhill, 4:30 p.m.April 28: Rome Free Academy, 4:30

p.m.April 29: Skaneateles, 4:30 p.m.May 4: CBA, 4:30 p.m.May 5: at Marcellus, 4:30 p.m.May 6: at Hannibal, 4:30 p.m.May 9: at Jordan-Elbridge, 4:30

p.m.May 11: at Westhill, 4:30 p.m.

Boys GolfApril 11: at Skaneateles, 3:30 p.m.April 13: Solvay, 3:30 p.m.April 27: Jordan-Elbridge, 3:30 p.m.April 28: at Marcellus, 3:30 p.m.May 3: at Westhill, 3:30 p.m.May 6: Skaneateles, 3:30 p.m.May 7: at Whitesboro Tournament,

10 a.m.May 10: at Solvay, 3:30 p.m.May 12: at Jordan-Elbridge, 3:30

p.m.May 16: Marcellus, 3:30 p.m.May 20: Westhill, 3:30 p.m.

Girls GolfApril 13: at Chittenango, 3:30 p.m.April 14: at Westhill, 3:30 p.m.April 25: at Marcellus (w/East Syra-

cuse-Minoa), 3:30 p.m.April 28: at East Syracuse-Minoa,

3:30 p.m.April 29: Chittenango, 3:30 p.m.May 2: Skaneateles, 3:30 p.m.May 4: at Skaneateles, 3:30 p.m.May 6: Jamesville-DeWitt, 3:30

p.m.May 9: CBA (w/Westhill), 3:30 p.m.May 11: CBA, 3:30 p.m.May 12: at Rome Free Academy,

3:30 p.m.May 16: at Marcellus, 3:30 p.m.

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cuse University’s esteemed faculty since 1975 and earned the title of Professor Emeritus in 2005. Over the course of his career, Sernett has researched a multitude of subjects and instructed numerous academic courses. Sernett’s concentrated areas of study include the abolitionist movement, the Underground Railroad, African American studies, American social reform movements and African American religious history. While at Syracuse University, Sernett authored 14 books and several scholarly articles.

Sernett will be partaking in the 2011 Peterboro Heritage Programs by presenting an informational lecture, “Say Cheese! NYS Cheesemaking: "en and Now” at 2 p.m. on June 5. Until then, his writings are on #le at the Cazenovia Public Library.

For more information on Sernett, visit web.me.com/mcs5, email him at [email protected], or call 655-4166.

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“"e New York State Conserva-tion Partnership Program advances Governor Cuomo’s agenda for a cleaner, greener New York,” said Joe Martens, Commissioner of the De-partment of Environmental Conser-vation. “New York State’s #nancial support for the partnership program is critical to important work of land trusts who, in partnership with com-munities across New York, provide vital protection of open space for its environmental and economic value.”

"e 57 competitive grant awards announced in Albany by the Land Trust Alliance and the DEC will be matched by more than $1.82 million in private and local funding. Since the program’s inception in 2002, the NYSCPP has leveraged over $12 million in additional funding, creat-ing employment and advancement opportunities in the conservation #eld and helping local communities permanently conserve approximate-ly 15,000 acres of farmland, wildlife habitat, recreation areas and urban open space.

"e Cazenovia Preservation Foundation will use its grant award to update their Strategic Conserva-tion Plan. “"is work, will then guide the speci#c activities CPF will take to meet its mission of protect-ing historic, agricultural and natural resource in and around Cazenovia,” said Environmental Project Manager Judy Gianforte.

CPF currently protects over 1900 acres of farmland and open space through conservation easements and ownership. "ey also maintain over 12 miles of public use trails and o!er a summer walks program. More

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"e Great Swamp Conservancy works in a 36,000 acre area of the Oneida Lake and Lake Ontario watersheds to return a portion of the wetlands drained in the 1800’s to their original condition. "e GSC o!ers a wide range of educa-tion programs at its center on North Main Street. Road in Canastota and works to preserve biological diver-sity in their focal area. "ey protect about 200 acres in northern Madi-son County and Oneida County through conservation easements.

A capacity grant received by the GSC will enable the all-volunteer land trust to upgrade its communi-cation materials to increase its vis-ibility in the community. A second grant will support an organizational assessment of the growing organiza-tion. Director of GSC Michael J. Patane said “"ese funds will allow our organization to grow, expand in new areas and professionalize”. More information on the GSC can be found at www.gscincny.org.

"e Southern Madison Heritage Trust, an all-volunteer organization based in Hamilton, received a grant

to conduct a guided organizational assessment based on national land trust standards. "ey also received money to expand their signature trail system on the Leland Reserve and expand educational program-ming on the Reserve for Hamilton elementary students.

Recent research underscores how investments in land conserva-tion and open space boost property values, support local businesses, save taxpayer dollars and protect public health. A report last year from the Trust for Public Land found that parks and open space on Long Island generate $2.74 billion in direct economic bene#t from tour-ism, reduced government costs and public health.

“Protection and restoration of forests, working farms and natural open space is crucial for maintaining the character of our rural commu-nities and protecting irreplaceable natural resources,” Gianforte said. “"e three Conservation Partner-ship Program grants received by the Madison County organizations will help us continue our e!orts toward that goal.”

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maze of blue and white tubing and piping connected to the trees. !ose tubes and pipes are part of a vacuum sap collection process that visitors get to see working "rsthand. And, when the wagon ride is through, those interested have an oppor-tunity to tour the sugarhouse, where sap is boiled and turned into syrup.

“It takes about 40 gallons of sap to make one gallon of syrup,” Owner of Critz Farms Matthew Critz said while giving a tour of the sugarhouse. “We have about 2,000 taps and we also buy sap from another gentle-man who has about 1,000 taps, so we’ll produce between 900 and 1,000 gallons of syrup in a year.”

!e Critz Farms maple syrup operation in the sugarhouse consists of a reverse osmosis machine and a large evaporator. !e osmosis machine is designed to take more water out of the sap making it more concentrated, and in return, helping to reduce the boiling time.

“[!e reverse osmosis machine] makes us more energy e#cient because we are using a third to a quarter less wood when we boil,” Critz said.

Juanita Critz, co-owner of the farm and wife of Matthew, said when people come and see how the syrup is made, they learn

a lot. “It’s an eye-opener to many people to see what it takes to get sap into syrup,” she said. “We open the farm to show where food comes from and get people more con-nected with agriculture.”

Chris Smith of Utica, visiting the farm with his family, said despite the cold tem-peratures, it was a fun time. “It’s a great family weekend,” he said. “I liked the sugarhouse and watching how the syrup is made.”

!ose interested in going to the Critz Farms Maple Syrup Celebration still have time to do so. !e celebration continues from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. March 26 to 27 and April 2 to 3.

In addition to the free tours of the sugar bush and sugarhouse as well as the free sampling of fresh maple products, there will be an all-you-can-eat breakfast bu$et from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. on each day. For adults, the bu$et will be $7.50, children 8 to 12 years old $5.50, ages 3 to 7 $3.50 and children under 3 year olds eat for free.

Critz Farms is located on Rt. 13 in Caze-novia. More information on the farm and various other activities can be found on their website critzfarms.com of by contact-ing them at 662-3355.

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ZACH LEWISThese half-pints of maple syrup are just a few of the products that will be available for sampling and purchase during Critz Farm’s Maple Weekend celebrations.

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