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CHS Drama Club presents an enchanting production By kate Hill Staff Writer
By Kate Hill Staff Writer
This past weekend, the Cazenovia High School (CHS) Drama Club presented an enchanting production of Disney’s “Beauty and the Beast.” The show debuted on March 9, with an evening performance on March 10 and two additional shows on March 11. The timeless story tells of Belle, a young woman in a small, provincial town, and the Beast, a young prince whose lack of compassion has trapped him in a spell placed by an enchantress. If the Beast can learn to love and to be loved, the spell will be broken, and he will be transformed back into his former self. But time is running out, and if he doesn’t learn his lesson, he and his household will be doomed for eternity. Under the direction of CHS Choral Music Teacher and Fine Arts Department Chair Maggie Dougherty and Maureen Carroll, the CHS Drama Club delivered an outstanding take on the “tale as old as time” with exceptional lead vocal performances and acting, well-choreographed dance numbers, impressive costumes, and a talented pit orchestra. The production starred Ilsa Denton as Belle, Ethan Coburn as the Beast, Elijah Gebers as Lumière, Maren Smith as Babette, Corinne Albicker as Mrs. Potts, Jack Coburn as Cogsworth, JP Hoak as Gaston, Dylan Shepard as LeFou, Bonnie Pittman as Madame de la Grande Bouche, William Ossont as Maurice, and Bridget Dougherty as Chip. “Musicals allow a unique opportunity for students to come together and showcase their talents in a collaborative and creative environment,” said Dougherty. “It’s not just about putting on a show but fostering a sense of community, teamwork, and self-expression. We have over 70 students working on this production, more than any club or sports team in the district. It has been extremely rewarding to see their hard work and dedication come to fruition.”
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Disney’s “Beauty and the Beast” was presented by CHS March 9-11.
Cast
Elijah Gebers, Connor Hopper, Lucy Hagan, Ilsa Denton, JP Hoak, Dylan Shepard, William Ossont, Bryce Odessa, Ella Salzman, Maeve Kelly, Eliza Smith, Cadence Walter, Ethan Coburn, Jack Coburn, Maren Smith, Corinne Albicker, Bridget Dougherty, Bonnie Pittman, Kate Odell, Olivia Wong, Marilyn Crouch, Jacob Gentner, Meghan Mehlbaum, Olivia Morse, Molly Wilcox, Avery Cattadoris, Bel Lazarsky, Becca Brooks, Paige Reilley, Rae Western, Abby Falso, Alayna Berson, Ryan Belden, Moth Friedman, Hailey Jennings, Amelia Uzcategui, Reisa Komaru, Ella Blair, and Maddie Caraher. Play l Page 11
On March 13, the Cazenovia Town Board authorized the continuation of the treatment of Cazenovia Lake for the control of the invasive species European Frog-bit. The adopted resolution explains that the town in previous years has authorized the treatment of the lake and its surrounding areas to address the identified presence of the invasive species. The resolution goes on to explain that the town has determined that the eradication of European Frog-bit can be accomplished through a combination of specially trained hired temporary workers and volunteers who hand-pull the plants from Cazenovia Lake. It also acknowledges that the town has entered into prior agreements for such services with project leader Thad Yorks, professor of biology and environmental biology at Cazenovia College, through Yorks’ program at the college. On Dec. 7, 2022, Cazenovia College announced its decision to permanently close following the spring 2023 semester due to financial concerns. “Whereas, the Town of Cazenovia recognizes that the status of Cazenovia College is currently undetermined, therefore necessitating the securing of hand-pulling services by alternate means,” the resolution states. To accomplish this goal, the board has authorized the hiring of three part-time individuals for such services as town employees. The board approved payment to two parttime employees at an hourly rate of $14.29 and one part-time employee at an hourly rate of $21.43 for the project services. “It’s $14.29 [per hour] for the people that will do the actual weed-pulling and $21.43 for overseeing the project and probably weed-pullLake l Page 13
Local climate leaders convene at summit, set goals By kate hill Staff writer
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John Volcko’s latest wood turnings will be featured at Cazenovia Artisans.
Artist’s reception is March 18 Cazenovia Artisans will be celebrating its member, John Volcko, with an exhibition of his latest wood turnings at Cazenovia Artisans for the month of March. Woodturning has been a natural extension of John’s woodworking background, which includes all types of carpentry, cabinet making, furniture making and building. On the lathe, Volcko takes us to new and imaginative places as he steps beyond the mechanics of more traditional wood working and into an expansive realm of artistic expression revealing the hidden natural beauty of different woods and grain patterns. As part of this show, Volcko unveils his latArtist l Page 3
On March 11, the United Climate Action Network (UCAN) presented its annual Climate Action Leadership Summit at the Cazenovia Public Library. The organization’s accomplishments include meeting with legislators regarding climate-related policies, conducting soil testing at local farms, planting 220 trees at Stone Quarry Hill Art Park, launching a water quality monitoring program, sponsoring several events such as summits, Cazenovia Earth Week and energy fairs for example, and revitalizing the recycling program at Cazenovia High School, and launching a public awareness campaign focused on recycling pizza boxes. The 2023 climate summit brought together a select group of community leaders and professionals to discuss the regional impacts of climate change, learn about local accomplishments and resources, network, and develop goals to address climate change in Madison County and beyond.
Local achievements
The summit began with an
overview of the work that has been done to address the climate crisis within the towns of Cazenovia and Fenner. Anne Saltman, who has a background in environmental and municipal planning, provided a summary of the actions that have been taken in the Town and Village of Cazenovia since 2010. “Climate scientists predict that the main drivers of climate change — those being warmer temperatures, changes in precipitation, and increasing frequency of storm events — are expected to continue in the coming years,” said Saltman. “On the bright side, the Town and Village of Cazenovia and local organizations continue to make significant progress with mitigation and adaptation initiatives that address our changing climate. Local research is now providing information about how climate change is affecting our community, and this is helping local elected officials, businesses, and landowners to better prepare for the future.” According to Saltman, a significant local milestone was in 2010 when the town conducted a Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions Inventory and adopted a Climate Smart Communities (CSC) pledge
Kate Hill
On March 11, a select group of community leaders and professionals gathered at the Cazenovia Public Library for the annual Climate Action Leadership Summit sponsored by the United Climate Action Network. as a commitment to GHG emission reduction and climate change mitigation. In 2014, the village conducted its own GHG Emissions Inventory and joined the town in adopting the CSC pledge. “Annual greenhouse gas emissions inventories and energy performance scores are now calculated in Cazenovia on an annual basis,” said Saltman. “They are being used primarily to guide policy decisions and energy improvements and to develop sustainability projects and build public support for broader sustainability initiatives.”
Saltman also said that the reduction in GHG emissions in the past few years helped the village and town to earn the prestigious CSC bronze certification from the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) in 2020. Another milestone was the 2015 development of a Climate Action Plan (CAP) through the cooperation of the town, the village, several local organizations, and the Central New York Regional Planning and Development Board (CNY RPDB), a public agency that Climate l Page 12
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