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Carter’s Creamery celebrates its 10th season BY KATE HILL STAFF WRITER
On May 3, Carter’s Creamery at 35 Albany St. in Cazenovia opened for its tenth season with new offerings from Gilligan’s Ice Cream. The Gilligan’s team has been making homemade hard ice cream for more than 30 years in the small Chenango County community of Sherburne, New York. In addition to serving two custom flavors created exclusively for the shop by Gilligan’s, Carter’s has added 18 of their signature flavors. “Supporting local makers has always been part of our mission,” said Debbie Tilison, owner and operator of Carter’s Creamery. “We rise by lifting others. This region is full of incredible, hardworking people doing great things, and we’re lucky to be able to highlight some of that through what we serve.” Tilison and her husband, Bill Tilison, also own and run Dave’s Diner and Purpose Coffee Co. at 35 Albany St. Along with classics such as banana splits, milkshakes, and fan-
favorite blended “avalanches,” Carter’s offers gluten-free flavors, gluten-free cones, dairy-free Dole Whip, and, new this year, a vegan and gluten-free ice cream. The menu also includes soft custard from Upstate Farms and signature treats such as waffle chip ice cream nachos and a strawberry rhubarb sundae made with homemade rhubarb sauce from Our Farm in Manlius. “At the end of the day, ice cream is just the vehicle; what really matters are the moments people create here,” said Tilison. “From first jobs to first dates, end-of-school celebrations to post-game treats, we’re honored to be part of it all.” Tilison is running the ice cream shop this season with the help of around 15 local teens, who she said contribute the energy, heart, and hustle that make the business shine. “It’s more than a job for them; it’s a chance to be part of something meaningful, and that’s something I’m really proud of,” she added. “. . . “As we celebrate our 10th season, it’s hard not to reflect on how far we’ve come,
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Carter’s Creamery opened for its tenth season on May 3 with new offerings from Gilligan’s Ice Cream.
and how central our little corner has become to so many people’s memories. I opened Carter’s with one simple hope: to create a place where the community could come together, slow down, and enjoy something sweet. What started as a seasonal ice cream shop has grown into a hub of connection, summer traditions, and laughter, scooped up one cone at a time.” For updates on Carter’s Creamery, follow the shop on Instagram @carters_creamery or Facebook.
Meier’s Creek introduces Thursday evening trail running club By kate hill Staff writer
Meier’s Creek Brewing Company invites runners of all paces and experience levels to join its new Creek Hoppers Trail Running Club. The group meets on Thursdays at 6 p.m. at the Cazenovia Farm Brewery for a relaxed four- to six-mile run along the scenic trails surrounding Meier’s Creek. Afterwards, runners are invited back to the brewery to cool down with a beverage. Participants ages 21 and over will receive a buy one, get one draft beer coupon that can be redeemed at the farm brewery or the Meier’s Creek Inner Harbor Taproom in Syracuse. The club is free and open to all. Sign-ups are not required, but first-time Creek Hoppers are asked to sign a quick liability waiver before heading out on
their first run. The group’s routes take advantage of the neighboring Lorenzo State Historic Site property and Cazenovia Preservation Foundation’s extensive Fairchild Hill & Burlingame Area Trails. “Meier’s Creek has always been inspired by and rooted in nature,” said Janie Kempf, the brewery’s sales and marketing coordinator. “We’re always looking for more opportunities to blend our brand with the great outdoors. Snowshoe Sundays with Cazenovia Preservation Foundation at the Caz Farm Brewery were very successful this winter, so we wanted to continue giving our customers a group to explore the trails with.” The Creek Hoppers’ mascot and logo were designed through a collaboration between Meier’s Creek and The Lab Creative, a
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Runners of all paces and experience levels are invited to join the new Creek Hoppers Trail Running Club at Meier’s Creek in Cazenovia on Thursdays at 6 p.m. The club met up for its first run on May 8. Syracuse-based creative services outfitter specializing in developing brand identities, web design,
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Town seeks input on revisions to proposed restricted watercraft regulations Authorizes agreements with Remington Park Solar By kate hill Staff writer On May 12, the Cazenovia Town Board introduced a revised version of a proposed local law to amend the town code “with respect to regulating the
docking, mooring, and launching of certain restricted watercraft on and in Cazenovia Lake.” The proposed local law was originally introduced during the board’s March 10 meeting. On or about March 11, it was referred to the Madison County Planning Department, which made its recommendation and returned the proposed law to the town for local determination. A public hearing was conducted on April 14.
According to the town, the proposed regulations are designed to provide protections for the quality of the lake waters and to control excessive motorized boat traffic to protect users of the lake, while balancing the rights of property owners to enjoy their property and use the lake in a reasonable manner. “We have obviously received a lot of great public feedback [through] the public hearing as well as a lot of written comments,” said Town Supervisor
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Kyle Reger. “So, we took a considerable amount of time, met several times, and made some revisions and amendments to [provide] better clarification and direction.” The full text of the proposed local law, as currently written, is on file at the town offices and may be viewed between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. from Monday through Friday. The board will hold a public hearing Town l Page 11
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