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Remembering 9/11
By kate Hill Staff Writer
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n Sunday, Sept. 11, the Cazenovia community will observe the 21st anniversary of the 2001 terrorist attacks with a candlelight vigil in Memorial Park on Albany Street at 7 p.m. The ceremony will serve to remember the victims of the attacks and honor the heroism of the first responders and service members who answered the call of duty. The candlelight vigil is coordinated annually by members of Project CAFÉ (Community Activities for Everyone), a non-profit teen organization that, as part of its mission, organizes Cazenovia community service projects and events in the hopes of improving and connecting the entire community. “The student leaders are proud to carry on this tradition that was initiated by other students 21 years ago,” said Mayor Kurt Wheeler, who also serves as advisor to the Project CAFÉ student leaders. “The entire era they have grown up in has been impacted by 9/11.” This year’s 9/11 Observance will feature representatives of local emergency response and veterans groups, music, silent reflection, and more.
Cazenovia to observe anniversary of terrorist attacks with annual vigil
According to Wheeler, Project CAFE leaders will welcome the community, lead the pledge of allegiance, and light the candles. The Cazenovia Fire Department will place a wreath on the village’s monument for fallen firefighters, and a member of the Cazenovia Area Volunteer Ambulance Corps will likely speak on behalf of first responders. The Cazenovia American Legion Post 88 will provide the Color Guard, the Cazenovia Police Department will offer traffic control and attend the ceremony, and Maggie Dougherty will lead the Cazenovia High School Chamber Choir in “The Star-Spangled Banner” and “America the Beautiful.” All are welcome to attend. Throughout the year, Project CAFE is also instrumental in organizing the July 4th parade, Winter Festival, Earth Day, and other events. “Project CAFE students are thrilled to have leadership roles in Cazenovia that are only available to adults in other communities,” said Wheeler. To learn more about Project CAFE, visit projectcafe.org.
Citizens, veterans, and first responders took part in the 9/11 Observance last year. The 2022 ceremony will be held on Sunday, Sept. 11 at 7 p.m. Submitted photos
BRiDGES to hold two September events By kate Hill Staff Writer
This month, BRiDGES - the Madison County Council on Alcoholism & Substance Abuse, Inc. will present two events aimed at furthering its mission to be a leader in providing advocacy, resources, and services to the community, the workforce, families, and individuals through the delivery of prevention and intervention programs that promote change, strengthen families, and build healthy communities. In recognition of National Suicide Prevention Month, the Suicide Prevention Coalition of Madison County — a group hosted by BRiDGES — will present its third annual STEPtember for Suicide Prevention Walk on Saturday, Sept. 10, at 9:30 a.m., at Chapman Park in Bridgeport, NY. Anyone interested in supporting suicide survivors, survivors of loss, and suicide prevention in Madison County is welcome to participate. Walkers can register online or inperson starting at 9:30 a.m. on the day of the event. An opening ceremony will begin at 10 a.m. “Suicide loss touches more people in rural areas, including in Madison County, than we may ever know due to the stigma behind such losses,” said BRiDGES Executive Director Maureen Campanie. “We want to raise awareness, hope, and let people know they are Submitted photo not alone in this journey. Through providing BRiDGES will present the third annual STEPtember for Suicide Prevention Walk a venue where suicide loss survivors can be connected to others who walk a similar path, on Saturday, Sept. 10, at 9:30 a.m., at Chapman Park in Bridgeport, NY.
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On Thursday, Sept. 29, BRiDGES will present a virtual Reasonable Suspicion & NY Marijuana Law Training from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Michael L. Dodd (pictured), a partner with the law firm Ferrara Fiorenza PC, will lead the training. it provides hope for the future.” The walk will be held rain or shine. All donations will remain local and fund suicide prevention, education, and awareness initiatives. To learn more about the event, register, or donate, visit bridgesorvirtualsuicideprevent Events l Page 3
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