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Sgt. Zaleski retires after more than 20 years of service
Kate Hill
On Jan. 27, the Cazenovia Police Department recognized the service of Sergeant Karen Zaleski, who retired after more than 20 years with the department. By kate hill Staff writer On Jan. 27, after over 20 years of service to the Village of Cazenovia Police Department, Sgt. Karen Zaleski delivered her final radio sign-off and headed into retirement. The department recognized Zaleski’s dedicated service and final moments on the clock with a ceremony attended by her family, friends, and fellow department members. “This is a joyous occasion, but at the same time it’s a little sad because I’m losing my sergeant,”
said Chief of Police Michael A. Hayes. Zaleski joined the Cazenovia Police Department in March 2002 as a part-time police officer. She was brought on full-time in March 2003 and rose to the rank of sergeant in September 2007. She began her career in law enforcement in June 2001 when she was hired as a corrections officer for the Madison County Sheriff ’s Office. She then transferred to the road patrol as a sheriff ’s deputy after graduating from the Little Falls Police Academy in 2002. “I have found law enforce-
ment to be a most rewarding career, giving me the opportunity to serve the residents of Cazenovia,” said Zaleski. “As a police officer, I have met citizens in their worst moments, providing guidance and assistance to them for which some have expressed gratitude later. I like to think that I’ve made a difference in their lives and in the community.” Zaleski added that throughout her career she has had the privilege of working with many law enforcement recruits and candidates, training and certifying them to become positive influences in their communities.
“I have enjoyed the camaraderie and support of the officers of the Cazenovia Police Department and other law enforcement agencies [whom] I’ve worked with over the years,” she said. “I wish them all long and safe careers as I leave the sergeant position here in Cazenovia.” Leading up to Zaleski’s retirement, Hayes remarked that he has a unique perspective on the sergeant’s career as he was working
for the Madison County Sheriff ’s Office when she started down the law enforcement path. “[I] have had the privilege to watch her grow into an example of what a police officer should strive to be — compassionate and understanding yet hard enough to do what needs to be done and to go above and beyond to do it,” said Hayes. “Karen has been my right hand and my devil’s advoPolice l Page 2
OCM BOCES, Marquardt Switches announce student technology program
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On Jan. 19, Onondaga-Cortland-Madison (OCM) BOCES announced the upcoming launch of a new, two-year engineering technology program that will allow high school students across the region to learn in an on-site classroom at Marquardt Switches, Inc., and to work side-by-side with industry professionals at the company’s North American headquarters in Cazenovia. The program is scheduled to launch in September 2023. By kate Hill Staff Writer In September 2023, Onondaga-Cortland-Madison (OCM) BOCES will launch a new two-year Career and Technical Education (CTE) Engineering Technology program that will allow high schools students across the region to learn in an on-site classroom at Marquardt Switches, Inc., and to work side-by-side with industry professionals at the company’s North American headquarters in Cazenovia at 2711 Route 20
East. According to a Jan. 19 press release announcing the partnership, Marquardt is a total solution provider for the automotive, offroad, and home industries, and it is expanding into the defense, aerospace, drone, and medical markets. It offers prototype development, testing services, equipment building and automation, product assembly, and supply-chain management — all under one roof. Designed for juniors and seniors, the new engineer-
ing technology program is aimed at exposing students to engineering concepts and practices, preparing them for college and careers in the field, and generating a pipeline of workers for a rapidly expanding high-tech industry. “At Marquardt, we aim to inspire the local students in our community to be the next generation of innovators and problem-solvers,” said Traci Schaumberg, marketing communications lead for Marquardt, U.S. “This partnership was started between OCM
BOCES and Marquardt as a way to help get students out of the classroom and gain real-life exposure to the latest technologies and processes that manufacturers use in the industry today. This provides students with an early look into the career paths that are available and that they may want to pursue in the future. Additionally, manufacturers can provide students with mentors who can offer valuable advice and guidance on how to succeed. Marquardt and OCM BOCES are working together to help bridge the gap between education and industry.”
Students in the program will spend half of their school day, about two and a half hours, at Marquardt five days a week during both their junior and senior years. The other half of each day will be spent in the students’ home schools. Students will be bused to and from the facility each day. “The two-year program allows students to build foundational learning, as well as work within specialized areas of interest and active projects at Marquardt,” said Eric Comtois, OCM BOCES director of CTE and Innovative Education.
According to Schaumberg, the main focus of the two-year program will be a product launch for an electric vehicle company. As they work on the project, students will get to collaborate with several departments throughout Marquardt, including engineering, sales, program management, and operations. “The students will get to experience the entire Product Engineering Process with a real-life product Marquardt is helping to develop and manufacture for an electric vehicle company,” said SchaumBOCES l Page 11
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