Newsletter August 2021
INSIDE THIS ISSUE: Last year’s Block Fest was cancelled due to Covid, this year is 3rd Annual CAZ Block Fest 1 about being thankful. We live in such a great Summer Farmers Market 2-3 community and the FM Vendor Spotlight Chamber appreciates all the local businesses Puzzle Page and how hard this last Office Space for Rent 4-5 year was for everyone. Help Wanted Nina’s We want people to just Member Ads come out and enjoy an afternoon of good New Woodstock Free Library & 6-7 Cazenovia Public Library food, music and the company of our neigh- CPF Photo Contest bors. Leatherstocking BSA 8-9 Franklin Car Trek
Renewing Members 10-11 Health News
NW Historical Society All donations collected go towards support- ing the Chamber of Commerce and will be Viet Nam Conflict 12-13 greatly appreciated. Nelson News
More Nelson News 3rd Annual CAZ Block Fest Auto Loan Rates 14-15 Sunday, August 15th 1 to 4 p.m. Amer. Legion Rental Cazenovia Artisans Event Lincklaen St. Closed from corner of Albany to P.O. Garden Center For Sale 16-17 Food—Masonic Lodge pulled pork, etc. Lickety Split Ice Cream treats August Live Music & Events Fun—Summit Church Children’s games Roger’s Notes 18-19 Music—Pony Tail James Band Goody Bags with Balloons for the kids Twin Magicians will also be performing 1-4 p.m.
The Greater Cazenovia Area Chamber of Commerce 95 Albany St., Suite C, PO Box 618, Cazenovia, NY 13035 Office New Hours 9 to noon Tue thru Sat. www.cazenoviachamber.com See us on Facebook and Instagram E-mail: [email protected] Phone: 315-655-9243 Fax: 315-655-9244 1 Summer Farmers’ Market on the Green in front of High School 7 Trees Dairy Goats—Cheese, Soap, Lotions Anti Racism Coalition-Cazenovia— Information and some sale products Antimoc Craft Collection—crafts Avacado Salsa Dip—Food products Brownson Family Farm—Beef, Lamb, Cheese, Yogurt Childrens Books—Books for children Chunky Monkey Foods/Grumpy Monkey Foods, LLC—Tomato Garlic Oil Clean Slate Farm—Blended Balsamic Vinegars Critz Farms, Inc.—Hard Cider, beer, maple syrup and blueberries Dizzy Lizzie’s Farm—Plants, Vegetables, Fruit, etc. Empire Buffalo—Bison products Fairie Valley—Child’s clothes, Totes, covers FoJo Beans—Coffee whole beans & ground, Loose leaf teas, T-shirts, hats, soups & Baked Goods Frosty Morning Farm—Produce, Dairy, Eggs, Plants, Beer, and Plants Ginger Woodworks—Cutting Boards, Cheese & Bread knives, Furniture, Kid Puzzles and more Harley’s Barkery—Flavored Dog Treats and reusable bags (March & April) Hartwood Farm—Plants, Vegetables, Fruit, etc. Heartstone Artisan Bakery—Naturally fermented Breads, Sourdough, Bavarian Pretzels, pastries, etc. Kimmi K. Apiary Farm—Raw honey, Balms, Switchel Landry Farms—Eggs, Chicken, Flowers Local Roots Farm—Strawberries, Chicken, Eggs, Honey, Puffed Spelt, and Vegetables Mountain Grown Farm—Vegetables, greens, tomatos, peppers, and Elderberries Mystic Mountain Designs—Jewelry and Plants Navarino Orchard—Fruits, Vegetable, Honey, etc. Old Home Distillers—Gin, Bourbon and Whiskey Rainforest Spice Co LLC—Spices Sahi New York—Handcrafted Leather Goods Scratch Bakehouse—Baked goods Spangler Forge—Forged knives—hunting, kitchen, etc. Studio Botanika—Goat Soap, Balms, Lotions, etc.
Market Manager—Lacey Cashman, Mountain Grown Farm
7 Trees Dairy Goats, We produce fresh goat cheese on the farm. Our products can be purchased from the farm, various farmers markets, and Henry's Farm Stand. Susan Barbero and Marva Hogan—315-655-9610 Soft, Semi Soft and Aged goat cheese, Goat Soap & Lotion. We also have Cheese boards available. See you at the market!
Brownson Family Farm, We produce sweet corn, watermelon, canta- loupe, honeydew, peppers, tomatoes, lettuce, cabbage, beets, Brussel sprouts, beans, peas, garlic, eggplant, carrots, broccoli, cauliflower, kale, swiss chard, blueberries, raspberries, summer squash, potatoes, zucchini, patty pans, winter squash, artichokes, okra, james & jellies, popcorn, pumpkins, and honey. Ben & Melissa Brownson 8149 Kirkville Rd., Kirkville, NY 13082 315-378-7851 See you at the market!!
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Dizzy Lizzie’s Farm, 3823 Sanderson Rd., Erieville, NY 13061 315-662-7565 Elizabeth Blackburn is a certified organic family farm priding itself on offering diversified high-quality products. We grow and produce organic produce/fruit/garlic, beautiful cut flowers, organic plants, maple syrup and value-added products ranging from pestos to spices. We also offer seasonal U-Pick options for berries and flowers. See You at the Farmers Market every Saturday!!
Joe Lazarsky and Aileen Randolph purchased 100 acres on Falls Road late in 2009. It was an old dairy farm that hadn’t been farmed in a dec- ade. In 2011 we brought in a small herd of bison from Tennessee. Our herd has grown to over 60 and we’ve learned alot about bison, fencing and the challenges of small scale farming. We wouldn’t be here today without the support of our community and passionate bison eaters from across the region. We truly appreciate it. Empire Buffalo, LLC 315-655-4429 1351 Falls Rd., Chittenango Our herd numbers around 60. They are completely grass fed and man- aged as a family herd, breeding and calving on their own. Hay is brought in to the pastures for about 8 months of the year. No antibiotics are used. We’re happy to answer any questions about how we do things and why. See you at the Cazenovia and Fayetteville Farmers’ Markets!!
Ginger Wood Works, Neal Parker, 2399 Juddville Rd., Cazenovia, NY 13035 315-559-4806 One-of-a-kind, handcrafted pieces made in Cazenovia, NY. Hi, I’m Neal Parker. I’m passionate about offering an alternative to box-store furniture. After 7 years of making residential and commercial pieces, I decided to open my own woodshop. My Promise To You: “Honest projects for honest prices that are heirloom quality.”. See you at the Farmers’ Market every Saturday in Cazenovia!!
Harley’s Barkery, Michael Primavera Jr, 113 Carlton Ave, Syracuse, NY 13219 315-378-1861 Our goals at Harley's Bakery are to have fun, learn more everyday to be able to create more healthy flavors, share our delicious, homemade, healthy treats with as many pups as we can and most importantly, raise funds for animals and people who need our help.
Find us at the Farmers’ Market every Saturday and at 20|East Check out all of the new flavors for your best friend.
Hartwood Farm, Maryellen and Matt Robinson, 5258 Irish Ridge Rd, Chittenango, NY 315-655-5652 We began farming in 1998 (except for Beulah our dog, who only began creepily smiling at farm visitors in 2018), and started Hartwood Farm in 2012. We landed here because we used to grow hops in NH (did you know Madison County was a his- toric center of east coast hops production?), and because central NY is the midway point between Matt’s NH home and Maryellen’s Midwestern family, with both rolling hills and lake effect! We met in NH in 2001, where Maryellen had a market garden and CSA farm. In 2008, we head- ed west to NY's Hudson Valley for a change of pace, where Maryellen managed a large educa- tional farm and Matt was field manager at the awesome Hearty Roots Farm. And them we found the land that became Hartwood Farm... See you at the market every Saturday!!
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Owner: Andrew Nicastri 800 East Genesee St., Chittenango, NY Ph: 315-510-5868 Cazenovia Office Suites Help Wanted Offers professional safe and clean office space for a Closed on Mondays small business or individuals. The building has been Open Tues. thru Sun 10 am to 9 pm redesigned and redecorated with new everything…. Lights, carpet, paint, electrical, heating, ets. We disinfect bathrooms, kitchenette and door knobs 40 years experience, the staff at our daily restaurant are proud to offer you the In addition we are offering month to month options as finest in Italian cuisine. We prepare well as financial incentives for those who sign a one or all selections with the freshest ingre- two year lease. 1 year lease 1 month FREE and 2 year dients made to order. lease 2 months FREE
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Chemistry & Egg Drop Special August 7th 9 a.m. to noon For Students entering 3rd grade up to 7th grade
Wild & Wonderful August 10 at 3:30 pm For readers 8 to 12 yrs “Measuring Up” We will talk about the book and make a tasty treat together
Utica Zoo Mobile Friday, Aug 13 at 2 pm On the Library Lawn Enjoy a visit from the Utica Zoo and meet different animals.
Local History Escape Room Aug 10th-12th Travel to the past, but don’t worry your group will have 45 minutes to hunt for clues and decipher riddles found in Caz documents. If solved, you’ll find the se- cret code to bring you back to 2021
Ongoing Story Time at the Park Wednesdays at 10:30 am at Creekside Park
Join Ms Jenna for stories, songs and play every Wednesday Bring a blanket to sit on.
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Capturing the Best of Cazenovia The Cazenovia Preservation Foundation (CPF) is pleased to announce our first annual photography contest, Capturing the Best of Cazenovia. Whether you are a professional or weekend enthusiast, creative photographers of all ages are encouraged to submit photos that reflect the remarkable sights and charm of Cazenovia.
Enter up to five of your favorite photographs of nature, scenic vistas, historical architecture, or people at local events. Capture a dramatic image that generates excitement or one that instills peace. “The CPF contest is a wonderful way for professionals and amateurs to share their creativity and passion for photography. We encourage local individuals, families, and visitors of all ages to explore our beautiful hiking trails and natural resources. All are welcome to participate.” Anne Saltman
Executive Director Jennifer Wong planted the seed for this creative CPF photography contest to enhance CPF’s collection of high-quality images. “The contest is chaired by Anne Saltman, a member of the CPF Development & Community Engagement Committee. She’s really done a wonderful job of recruiting an expert panel of judges and framing up the event. Great photography is the best way to tell the story of what CPF does. In running it as a contest, we can also engage the community around these great images and the people who made them. We are hoping that this will inspire photographers, or would-be photogra- phers, in our community to get out and explore. Maybe they walk a trail they have never visited or take a less-traveled road in search of inspiration “ Jen Wong
All photos will be judged by a group of local experts comprised of current or former CPF board members or volunteers with a professional background in photography. They will select three semi-finalists in each category and the public will have an opportunity to vote for the finalists. One finalist in each category will receive a cash prize: $250 in the professional category, $250 in the adult amateur category, $100 in high school/college student category, and $50 for the winning photo in the youth category. There is a $20 entry fee for adults, and it is free for students. One of the judges, Sarah Cross, will host one or two guided photography walks on CPF properties this fall.
The images must be taken within the Cazenovia School District and submitted before our October 15th deadline. The winning photographs will be featured on social media. CPF is also exploring options to display them at the Cazenovia Public Library, at the CPF fall fundraiser at the Red Barn on October 24 th , and at the CPF annual meeting in the spring of 2022. We will also print sets of notecards as appreciation gifts for donors and potentially offer them for sale in select locations throughout Cazenovia.
Additional information about the contest is available on the CPF website - https://www.cazpreservation.org/photography-contest/
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Camp Kingsley in Ava, NY Robert Barnes, Sr., Welcome Center Breaking Ground
photo ID (left to right): Sally Barnes, Bob Barnes, Jr., Bill Barnes, Patricia Barnes, Steve Barnes, Rob Mahardy (Camp Director), Matthew Dziedzic (Council President), Raymond Eschen- bach (Council CEO)
The Leatherstocking Council, Boy Scouts of America welcomed fifty capital campaign donors to Camp Kingsley in Ava, NY this afternoon, some from as far away as Boston and the State of Maryland, to break ground on The Robert Barnes, Sr. Welcome Center. The 100th anniversary capital campaign to fund The Robert Barnes, Sr. Welcome center began with a challenge pledge made by the Barnes family in the summer of 2019. The challenge: if the Leatherstocking Council raised $200,000 by March 1, 2021, the Barnes family would donate another $100,000 toward this capital campaign. The challenge was met by 408 donors.Robert “Bob” Barnes, Sr. of Canastota, NY, was a longtime volunteer at Camp Kingsley and father of three Eagle Scouts. Bob passed away in 2013. He was an electrical technician at General Electric for 35 years and was a very active leader of the Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts. Bob achieved his Eagle Scout rank as a youth and as an adult was a scout master, earning many prestigious awards including the Silver Beaver Award, District Award of Merit and the Wood Badge Award recognizing his leadership. The Leatherstocking Council provides character development and leader- ship skills training to approximately 3,000 Scouting families across Delaware, Hamilton, Herkimer, Lewis, Madison, Oneida, Otsego, and Schoharie counties.
H. H. Franklin Car Trek Wed. July 28th thru Sunday August 1st On display at Cazenovia College Quad Proper social distancing and masks required please!!
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2021 Renewals Paige Yoga Fenner Renewal Energy 7 Trees Dairy Goats Pelco Components Tech. First Presbyterian Church’ 20|EAST Pewter Spoon Café Fojo Beans ALOLO Tennis, LLC Pro-Tel Properties Friends of Lorenzo AmeriCU Credit Union Professional Teleconcepts, Inc. Fust Charles Chambers CCP American Legion Post #88 Project Café G & L Music Studio, Inc. Atwell Mill, LLC Queensboro Farms Gene Gissin Photography Bag End Ralston Supply George Conway, Attorney At Law Berkshire Bank Ray & Co. Ginger Woodworks Berkshire Hatheaway, Chary Griffin RE/Max Masters, Cindy Clark Gregory Wilt, CPA Berkshire Hatheaway, Sean Hagan Red Fox Run B & B H. G. Ellis Insurance Brae Loch Inn RemLap Construction H.H. Franklin Club Buyea’s True Value Rockbridge Investments H & R Block CACDA Rotary Club of Cazenovia Hansen’s Advisory Services CASA Route 20 Association Heartstone Artisan Bakery Catherine Cummings Theater Route 20 Sofa Hi-Neighbor CAVAC Ryan & Ryan Home Sweet Home Cleaning&Garden Caz Cares Seniors Helping Seniors Hospice of CNY Caz Comm. Fitness St. James RC Church Howard Hanna, Karen Reynolds Caz Garden Club Simply Mindful Wellness Hunt Real Estate, ERA Caz Gear Skaneateles Jewelry Jack Stevens, AIF, CFBS Caz Jewelry Skeele Agency Jasimine Rae Floral Design Caz Lodge#616 Masonic Society for New Music John Madden Sales Caz Office Suites Sparrowbush Cottage B & B Kalamata Pita Caz Cans Spotless Spaces Kinetic Windstream Caz Sports Bowl State Farm Insurance Laine Gilmore Music Services Cazenovia Abroad Stone Cottage Lodging Lavender Blue Cazenovia Animal Hospital Stone Quarry Hill Art Park Leatherstocking Council BSA Cazenovia Artisans Summit Church Lillie Bean Cazenovia Central School Teitsch, Kent, Fay Architects Lounsbury, Karen & Rick Cazenovia College The Cazenovia Forum Lurie/Beasecker Studios Cazenovia College Copy Shop The Grand Rehab of Chittenango Lynda Copper Antiques Cazenovia Comm. Fitness The Greater Manlius Chamber MacKinnon Liquors, Inc. Cazenovia Comm. Preschool The Haven at Skanda Mad Tacos Cazenovia Country Club The Key of St. Peters Madison County Distillery Cazenovia Dental The Shoppes at Johnny Appleseed Madison Co. Office For Ageing Cazenovia Equipment The Sovik Group Madison Co. Tourism Cazenovia Golf Club Tronser, Inc. Marilyn J. Hall Ins. Cazenovia Lion’s Club Upstate Animal Clinic Mark D. Goris Cazenovia Pizzeria Wheeler, Kurt McDowell Insurance Cazenovia Preservation Foundation Willow Bank Yacht Club Meadowood Farms Cazenovia Public Library Windridge Estates (Red Barn 20) Meier’s Creek Brewing Co. Cazenovia Republican W.W. Collision Miori Martial Arts Cazenovia School of Ballet Zen Business NY MJS Drywall Center St. Market Charles Amos Morse Construction CNY Web Design Morse Kayak Rentals Community Bank, N.A. Morse Returns Core Federal Credit Union Mountain Grown Farms Nelson Creamery Critical Path Engineering Window Display Advertising Critz Farms Brew & Cider. Neuland, William & Anna Marie Nina’s Pizzeria & Italian Restaurant Available at 59 Albany St. Curtin Law Firm The Dwyer Building Custom Pro Solutions North Shore Senior Healthcare Northeast Classic Car Museum Phone: 315-412-4435 Dark Horse Wealth Andy Dwyer DeVaul Auction NW Free Library NW Regional Historical Soc. Bring your out of town business into Devine Gardens town with window advertising Empire Mgmt. CNY One Group Onondaga SBDC Eye Love Optical Botique Owera Vineyards, LLC
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Two new items at Nelson Farms for this season’s BBQ enjoyment with friends. This product is also available at the Adirondack Visitor Center if you are visiting the mountains this season. Stop in to see all of the products avail- able at Nelson Farms Country Store.
Cazenovia Office Suites, 2652 Rt 20 East, Caz 315-447-0227 Professional, Safe and Clean office space for a small business or individuals. The building has been redesigned and redecorated with new everything….. Lights, carpet, paint, electrical, heating, etc. Offering month to month options as well as financial incentives for those who sign a one or two year lease. Owner Bob Gabor
Only 1 mile east of Cazenovia. Covid Response: wear face mask in public areas. We disinfect bathrooms, kitchenette and door knobs daily.
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Nelson Creamery at 2836 US Route 20 Cazenovia, NY 13035 Johnny Shoppes are now open! Soft and hard ice cream, milkshakes, and much Wednesday—Saturday 10 a.m. more!! Featuring Gilligan’s Island hard ice to 5 p.m. cream and Queensboro Farms extra creamy soft Sunday 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. ice cream mix. (please wear mask) Open noon to 9 pm 7 days a week Take Out Café Saturday & Sunday 12 to 4 p.m. Picnic tables available Grilled Sandwiches & Desserts NYS wines to go also 315-253-9451
12th Annual MadCow 5K Nelson, NY Saturday, August 7th, 2021 9 a.m. Register at Runsignup.com On line signup end Aug 3rd Cash only registration 7:30-8:30 a.m. 8/7 Raffle, Discounts and Giveaways from Local Sponsors
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Rent the American Legion Post 88 Event Center For Any Occasion! Company Parties Fundraisers * Baby/Bridal Showers Birthday/Retirement Parties Lectures/Meetings * Family Reunions To reserve your date contact: Linda Parisou 315-655-4379 [email protected] 26 Chenango St., Cazenovia Rate: $50/hour with small additional charge for use of kitchen.
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Atwell Mill Annex 132 1/2 Albany St. Cazenovia, NY 13035
Space for Lease
Atwell Mill Annex Suite #3 1370 Square Feet Office or Medical $800/month plus utilities
315-637-2900
Lakefront dream come true! Lake Moraine Land for sale and offered 3 ways— 5 acres for $125,000 10 acres for $175,000 15 acres for $300,000 This land is directly on water and also offers panoramic view. Quiet and peaceful, build your dream home. Now Accepting New Listings
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Largest Car Museum in the Northeast with over 200 vehicles on Display 24 Rexford St., Norwich, NY 13035 Open Daily 9—5
17 Chamber Calendar of Events
August Activities in Cazenovia inc. Live Music this month
Jul 28th-Aug 1st Franklin Car Trek at Cazenovia College Quad Jul 31st—OPEN FARM DAY (pick up passport at Price Chopper, Library, at a farm or on line) Jul 31st—10-12 Caz Farmers Market Music Christopher Cresswell, singer/guitar Jul 31st—11-2 pm Kite Choir at Stone Quarry Hill Art Park (please rsvp for this Free event) Jul 31st = 4:30-6 pm Society of New Music Concert at Lakeland Park Aug 1st—5-7 pm Meiers Creek Live Music w/ Colin Aberdeen Aug 2nd—5-7 pm Brae Loch Live Music w/The Cadley’s Aug 5th—6-8 pm Meiers Creek Live Music w/ Butternut Creek Revival Aug 5th—6-8:30 pm Brae Loch Live Music w/ Mark Douglas Aug 6th—1 p.m. Hilltop House Stone Quarry Hill Art Park Register on line for tickets $15. Aug 6th—6-9 pm Brae Loch Live Music w/Colin Aberdeen Aug 7th—9 a.m. MadCow 5K Nelson (7:30-8:30 cash only registration) if not registered on line Aug 7th—noon to 10 pm Critz Farm Annual Blueberry Jam for Family Fun w/food & music Aug 7th—1 p.m. Hilltop House Stone Quarry Hill Art Park Register on line for tickets $15. Aug 8th—5-7 pm Meiers Creek Live Music w/ Brian Wagner Duo Aug 9th—5-7 pm Brae Loch Live Music w/The Cadley’s Aug 12th—6-8 pm Meiers Creek Live Music w/ Benny & the Spads Aug 12th—6-8:30 pm Brae Loch Live Music w/Mark Douglas Aug 13th—2-3 pm Utica Zoo Zoomobile at Caz Public Library (register at Caz Library) Aug 13th—6-9 pm Brae Loch Live Music w/Lisa Lee Aug 15th—1-4 pm 3rd Annual CAZ Block Fest (see page 1) Aug 15th-22nd Madison Bouckville Antique Week All day every day Aug 15th—5-7 pm Meiers Creek Live Music w/ All Poets and Heros Duo Aug 16th—5-7 pm Brae Loch Live Music w/The Cadley’s Aug 19th—11:30-8:30 pm One Year Anniversary Celebration at Meiers Creek Brewery Aug 19th—6-8:30 pm Brae Loch Live Music w/Mark Douglas Aug 20th—6-9 pm Brae Loch Live Music w/All About Eve Aug 21st—2 pm Catherine Cummings Theater Special Event Remembrance of the 1850 Fugitive Slave Law Judge Hugh C. Humphreys 1994 “Agitate!” publication Aug 21st—noon to 1 pm Brewery Tour (Third Saturday every month) must register Aug 23rd—5-7 pm Brae Loch Live Music w/ The Cadley’s Aug 26th—6-8 pm Meiers Creek Live Music w/ Paul Davie Aug 26th—6-8:30 pm Brae Loch Live Music w/Mark Douglas Aug 27th—6-9 pm Brae Loch Live Music w/2 Hour Delay Aug 29th—5-7 pm Meiers Creek Live Music w/ Jonah Ladd Aug 30th 5-7 pm Brae Loch Live Music w/ The Cadley’s
Cazenovia Farmers’ Market every Saturday 9 to 2 on the Green
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Jerry Embree -Popular bandleader in New Orleans (produced a tribute to Sidney Bechet among other things) was quoted as saying: “None of the college radio programs provide earlier forms of jazz. They all start off jazz with Bebop.” Anybody who's been following our radio program or reads these notes knows why that is. Too bad. Bop musicians play for themselves, not to entertain others so much. I did meet a lot of well-known ones through the guy who started the now called 'Jazz Loft'. But I don't air them. We only play old jazz – before 1960 back to 1895. As previously noted, there were many styles of jazz before Be- Bop came along. Young people (age 3 and up way beyond college age) love the old jazz. In fact, all people do. They don't like contemporary jazz. This is an opportunity for anyone who gives it a little thought, to follow something that can become, in this age of amazingly bad music, very, very popular. A Mr. HoldenDickinson sent a note to “Roger's List” on facebook that said: “Best show on the radio”.”Fun Music” is the best 2 hours of music I hear all week”. BTW “Fun Music” came from Colgate students. I don't do anything active with facebook. It's a list of people I felt were good enough to take the time and trouble and money to go see someplace. I went to the Newport Jazz Fest twice in Newport and once in NYC, so I sometimes saw quite afew at the same time!
Too bad about the FCC shutting off 87.7. We'll still use Nina Simone's recording of her composition called “Under the Lowest”. We've done over 1,000 pro bono PSAs for CNY on 87.7. The FCC thing is political – the decision- maker knows little about radio. To get our program, dubbed “Roger's List” by the Colgate students, now, you just Google WVOA and either click on through to where you get the actual program and/or set your radios to 1540 AM and 106.3 FM and listen to it OTA – Thursdays, now temporarily at 5:30 PM instead of 5. Streams world-wide. Don't let the religious icons throw you. We have zero connections with any other programmers on this station. It's just a place where you can rent some time if you want to have very big numbers of people know something (such as their own real music). The owners have some bigger stations too, like WOLF, The Dinosaur, and Movin' 100, etc.
When the Eagle Bulletin gave us that very, very nice front page spread 5 years ago with that candid shot Editor Allie Wenner sprang on me so fast I didn't have time to pull my stomach in, they did some calculations and it came out at about 100,000 person readership of that issue. And I learned way back that listeners to this kind of music tended to come back again the next week. That's why the owners are flabbergasted. “See you on the radio” said Charles Osgood. Roger WVOA [email protected]
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