Inside this issue:

Community Newsletter

From the Town Supervisor:

From the Town Supervisor

1

Town Directory 2

From the Town Clerk 3-4

From the Town Highway

5

Court Corner 6

From the LaFayette Library

7

From the LaFayette Fire Department

8-9

From the LaFayette Fire Dept.

8-9

LaFayette Community Council

10-12

LaFayette Sports Hall of Fame

13-14

LaFayette Optimists 15

LaFayette Outdoors 16

LaFayette Seniors 17

Cub Scout Pack 100 18

LaFayette Churches 19

Upcoming Events 20

C ongressman John Katko visited LaFayette in February for a great two-part visit. First, he stopped by Ichor Therapeutics,

an incredible growing company right in the center of town. Kelsey Moody, CEO of Ichor, brought the

Congressman, County Legislator Dave Knapp, and myself around his facility where they are working on curing diseases such as macular degeneration and even the aging process itself. The work they are doing here in LaFayette is world class and they have been an incredible partner in helping the town grow.

After touring Ichor’s facilities, the Congressman came to the Town Hall to present his speech that is now part of the Congressional Record to Jackie Roorda and Kelli Mahar. The Congressman’s speech was commending Jackie and Kelli for their amazing generosity and selflessness - they each donated one of their kidneys to an anonymous recipient. Congressman Katko acknowledged this act by making it a permanent part of our country's history by reading their story into the permanent record of the U.S. Congress. Jackie and Kelli are two exceptional residents of this town and I thank the Congressman for his recognition for their generous donation.

-Danny Fitzpatrick Town Supervisor

Congressman Katko, Kelsey Moody, Ichor and Supervisor Fitzpatrick

Jackie Roorda, Congressman Katko and Kelli Mahar

PAGE 2

TOWN DIRECTORY—2018

Abbreviated version—for complete Town and Community Directory please visit the website at WWW.TOWNOFLAFAYETTE.COM

PAGE 3

From the Town Clerk

I f we had no winter, the spring would not be so pleasant! What a

roller-coaster winter we have had!!! Snow; no snow; lots of snow; wet rain; record breaking 70 degrees in February,

which dropped 25 degrees within hours; Nor’easters; lake effect; freezing rain; school closings and… oh yeah, and a little bit of sunshine.

SPRING IS HERE!!!! “A kind word is like a spring day!” Winter has become a great time to hunker down and get things prepared for better weather. But now the sun is out, the birds are singing, and

it's time to launch exciting things. It seems we can’t wait to get outside and clean up our yards and get the spring cleaning and chores done so we can have time for all the events that happen in our short summer season. Picnics, boating, camping, hiking, outdoor concerts, etc. and trying to find the time to enjoy these things in between the weddings, reunions, graduation parties etc. All those events tend to happen during the summer months, which brings this to mind….

"Spring is nature's way of saying, "Let's party!" --Robin Williams

One of the many great things that we can thank the LaFayette Optimist Club for is Stafford Park and the two pavilions there. They book up quickly with graduation parties, family & class reunions, birthday & anniversary parties and even weddings. If you are interested in the pavilions or the Community Center, I advise you to act quickly to reserve them. The fee for residents is still only $100.00, non-residents or businesses $250 plus the deposit.

SHREDDING May 12th from 9am-1pm Town Hall Parking Lot The Town Board has again agreed to offer this free service to residents, including businesses. So bring your personal paperwork, business files, tax returns, statements & bills, etc. to the Town Hall upper

parking lot. Watch your papers be shredded on site, via a video camera attached to the shredding truck. It is then locked and taken to a waste management site for recycling. This saves you time and saves our environment and gives you piece of mind that your personal documents are secure. MEDICATION DISPOSAL May 12th from 9am-1pm

Town Hall Parking Lot Is your medicine cabinet full of unwanted and expired drugs or medications you no longer use? Seven out of 10 people who abuse prescription drugs get them from friends or relatives. I am trying to coordinate a prescription take back event to take place during the shredding event. With all of the prescription drug abuse we hear of, let’s get them disposed of properly for the safety of our kids, families and environment. What's safe for you might be harmful for someone else. You can dispose of your expired, unwanted, or unused medicines when you drop off your shredding... I will post notices once everything is set.

One man’s junk is another man’s treasure, right? Another thing we are hoping for on May 12th is to

have a Rescue Mission truck at the Town Hall. While you are spring cleaning and hauling out stuff you no longer want or need, instead of disposing of it at the landfill site, hopefully, you can drop them off at the Town Hall. Who knows someone else may desperately need them. Everything from furniture, blankets, clothes, etc. Please be sure things are clean and in good condition. More details to follow, Kindly check the Town website or feel free to call my office (315) 677-3674 with any questions.

April 20 & 21st Earth Day Litter Cleanup 2018 (recognized nationally by Keep America Beautiful) for more information http://ocrra.org/events/earth-day-litter-cleanup/

From the Town Clerk

PAGE 4

OTHER TOWN CLERK SERVICES

MARRIAGE LICENSES - Please check our website for forms &instructions. Please call for an appointment.

PASSPORTS Applications are available on-line at http://travel.state.gov, or in my office. Please call to schedule an appointment to process passport applications.

HANDICAP PERMITS– Applications available here or at your doctor’s office.

Dog Licensing Just a reminder: ALL DOGS MUST BE LICENSED. You have the option of licensing your dog for one to three years now. The cost per year is $8.00 for spay and neutered dogs and $20.00 for unsprayed and unneutered dogs. When doing a multiple year license, the license expiration date must be before the expiration date of the rabies vaccination. Replacement tag fee: $3.00; Impoundment fee: $150.00. Please be responsible for your pets. Dog Control Officers: Ken Johnson (315) 263-1000 and Laura Holt (315) 696-6468.

If you have any questions or situations involving a dog, please call dog control. If you have a concern regarding wild-life animals, you may call (607) 753-3095. If you see any suspicious/strange acting animals (possible rabies) please contact the Department of Environmental Conservation Police at (315) 426-7431.

RABIES SHOT CLINICS/ONONDAGA COUNTY HEALTH

Thursday April 26, 5:00PM-7:00PM Meacham Ice Rink, 121 W. Seneca Trpk, Syr. Thursday, May 10th, 5:00PM – 7:00PM, Clay Highway Garage 4483 Route 31, Clay Thursday, May 24, 5:00PM-7:00PM, NBT Stadium (Lobby) 1 Tex Simone Dr. Syr. Thursday, June 7, 5:00PM-7:00PM Camillus Town Hall, 4600 W. Genesee St. Syr. Thursday, June 21st, 5:00PM – 7:00PM, SPCA, 5878 East Malloy Road, Mattydale Thursday, July 19th, 4:00PM - 6:00PM, Onondaga Nation Fire Dept. Route 11A

Questions??? Answers to most questions, forms or information you may need can be found on our website at www.townoflafayette.com , or email me lafayettetownclerk@cnymail.com ; or call (315) 677-3674. TRASH / RECYCLING For missed pick-ups; please contact Feher directly at (315) 422-0715. The hours of pick-up may vary between 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM

HOLIDAYS THAT INTERRUPT TRASH SERVICE Memorial Day, 4thof July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year’s Day. If the holiday falls on or before your pick up day within that week, pick-up is delayed one day. Any new customers or change in grade of service level must be done by calling Minnie Dancks at (315)683-5679 and she will advise the Assessor to change it on next year’s tax bill.

Dump days, free shredding, medication disposal, brush pickup, e-waste, etc. With offering these FREE services, we urge residents and businesses to keep your property neat and clean and respect your neighbor’s property as well. We see recycling bins, trash and debris along the side of the road & in the ditches. Residents often call saying their neighbor’s trash and recyclables have blown all over the place. With the snowing and blowing in this New York weather, it is hard to keep that from happening. Please be mindful that if your trash has blown over, please pick it up as soon as possible. Taking pride in the appearance of our Town means everyone needs to do their part.

Don’t forget to check out the community calendar. Don’t miss the many activities and festivities that take place in the months to come al in our Town. Please be safe, happy, healthy and kind!

A positive attitude, a good sense of humor, and an appreciation of life’s simple pleasures are clearly your recipe for a good life!

—Jackie Roorda

PAGE 5

G reetings from your Highway Department

As we move into April, I would like to give you some important dates and times of services that the Highway Department offers:

• Brush Pick-up: April 2nd - April 13th All brush must be put out by April 2nd.

* Reminder : All trees and branches cut by contractors are the contractor's responsibility to remove. Put butt end out first ( no more than 8' long ). Please no bagged leaves or wood with nails as we recycle for free mulch back to the residents. Mulch will be available to residents (FREE) starting on May 5th.

• Earth Day : Friday, April 20th and Saturday, April 21st 2018. Please volunteer to help keep LaFayette beautiful! Please register at: http://ocrra.org/events/earth-day-litter-cleanup/

• Community Days: Saturday, June 2nd—Climb in the Newest Town Plow truck – See our new displays and Kids can get their picture in the Plow truck! FREE CANDY!!

• Blue bins: Are available 24/7 at the Highway Garage. 2847 Route 11 North. Free of Charge - In Front - Outside

• Town Clean-up Days: Saturday, May 5th – Saturday May 12th; Saturdays – 9:00 am – 4:00 pm; Weekdays : 12 Noon – 6:00 pm; Closed on Sunday

All “E” waste will be accepted at this time. Please have proper ID - New Residents use Webb Road to Groth Road.

The Highway Department wishes everyone a safe and enjoyable Spring. We have a lot of work planned on the roads. Please be patient with the Highway guys as they make our roads safe for all.

Comments—Questions—Call 315-677-9535

Find us on Facebook as LaFayette Highway Department!

—John Greeley Highway Superintendent

From the Highway Department

YES WE WILL ACCEPT

• E-WASTE (COMPUTERS, SMALLER SERVERS, TV’S, MONITORS, KEYBOARDS, MICE, FAX MACHINES, PRINTERS/SCANNERS, PHONES, VCR’S, DVR’S, DVD PLAYERS, GAME CONSOLES, DIGITAL CONVERTER BOXES, CABLE/SATELLITE RECEIVERS

• BATTERIES

• PAINT CANS—(EMPTY WITH LIDS OFF)

• FUEL TANKS (EMPTY, 1 FOOT HOLE IN THEM

• PLASTIC PIPE, WIRE OR CABLE UNDER 8 FEET LONG

• REFRIGERATORS, FREEZERS, HUMIDIFIERS

• MICROWAVES, STOVES

• MATTRESSES, COUCHES, RECLINERS

• CARPETING, LINOLEUM

• ALL METALS, NAILS AND SCREWS IF CONTAINED

• RECYCLABLES

NO WE WILL NOT ACCEPT

• ANY KIND OF GLASS TO INCLUDE WINDOWS

• ANY KIND OF WOOD FENCING

• INSULATION

• CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS (I.E. SHEETROCK)

TIRES ARE ACCEPTED FOR THE FOLLOWING FEES:

• SMALL TIRES $3 EACH

• LARGE TIRES $4 EACH

• TRUCK TIRES $8 EACH

• EXTRA LARGE TIRES $.45/LB.

LaFayette Head Start Families!

Past and Present!!!

Headstart is celebrating 50 years!!

WHEN: May 16, 2018

TIME: 3:30 – 6:30

PLACE: LaFayette Headstart

2777 Route 11 LaFayette, NY 13084

A L U M N I N I G H T !!!

DID YOU KNOW: New York is part of the Driver’s License Compact. What is the Driver’s License Compact? This means if your license is from a different state and you get a ticket in New York state we will share your driving record with the state your license is from. Other states will also share their record with New York. The New York State Department of Motor Vehicles will notify your State Department of Motor vehicles that you have a ticket in our state or if New York has suspended your driving record. The states that aren’t part of the Driver’s License Compact are: Georgia, Michigan, Tennessee, Massachusetts and Wisconsin. So, it’s important that you take care of your tickets in whatever state you received them from.

We will put a notification on our court page under

the weather tab if court needs to be cancelled due

to bad weather or any other reason.

-Carleen, Debbie, & Katey

Court Corner

Please remember to update your address with the Department of Motor Vehicles when you move. They need your current address on your record.

We have a web page under the Town of LaFayette, select court from the depts. dropdown and our question and answer tab which may answer a lot of your questions. Please check it out at the following link!

http://www.townoflafayette.com/court.html

Our hours are 9:30-12:30 & 1:30-5:00pm Monday-Thursday. We are closed on Fridays. Our phone number is (315)677-9350. Our fax number is (315)677-4622. The court office will be closed on 5/28/18 in observance of Memorial Day, 7/4/18 in observance of Independence Day (no court this night also), & 9/3/18 in observance of Labor Day.

• Court nights are every Wednesday starting at 6:00pm

• Evictions are also on Wednesday at 5:30. Please call court to schedule.

• District Attorney nights are the 3rd Monday of each month starting at 5:30pm by appointment. A confirmation letter will be sent to you. This is subject to change when needed.

District Attorney requests can be mailed to:

LaFayette Town Court PO Box 135

LaFayette, NY 13084

PAGE 6

When you come to court you are expected to be dressed in presentable

attire. Remove your hats.

Turn your cell phones off. A sign in desk with instructions is located upon entry into the court

Come back and meet your first teachers

GET TOGETHER FOR LIGHT REFRESHMENTS!!

SHARE THOSE MEMORIES!!

PAGE 7

From the LaFayette Public Library

Upcoming events: Imagination Lab - April April 4th: build a paper tower April 11th: tessallations April 18th: perler beads April 25th: Lego Free play Tuesday Tea – April 17 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. Our Tuesday Teas are every month on the third Tuesday, 2-4 p.m. People bring everything from knitting to coloring books or just bring yourself. We also have a jig saw puzzle set up. Come join us Summer Reading events schedule thus far: June 27th 2 p.m. – kick off party with the musical McCarthy’s July 11th 11 a.m. – Gravitation Bull July 18th 11 a.m. – Moreland the Magician July 25th 11 a.m. – The M.O.S.T August 1st 11 a.m. – Zoo-to-you August 8th 2 p.m. Bubbleman

If you would like to display your craft, hobby or collection or know of someone who might be interested in displaying their work in our display case, please let us know. We have an ongoing jigsaw puzzle exchange in the entryway to the library. Pick up a puzzle or two – leave a puzzle or two. It’s very popular and we have some really cool puzzles come through here! Also we have a puzzle set up in the library so come in and fit a piece or two (or three). Speaking of imagination, our 3D printer is available for public use. Please come on in and be creative!

The library system has a number of databases available that range full courses to Newspaper archives to genealogy. Many of these databases are available on any device that can access the internet using your library card and pin number. Others are in-library use only. Ancestry.com is one that is accessible for in library use. Another database is “Learning Express Library” available

wherever you access the internet. This is interactive with practice exams, downloadable study guides and e-courses for job related certification and academic entrance exams, computer tutorials and more. Go to www.onlib.org and click on the “learn” tab.

Thank you for your continued support in using Smile. Amazon.com! Don’t forget to visit: www.lafayettelibrary.org . Also you can follow us on Facebook A reminder that we have a children’s computer that has over 60 educational programs on it. It is very popular and we encourage everyone to come and use it. We continue to offer computer training for our patrons. This is a one on one session by appointment only. Please call 677-3782 and ask for Scott to make arrangements.

—Scott Kuschner

Wednesday

10:30 am– 11:30 am

Imagination Lab

Wednesday 3:30—4:30

(excluding July and August)

Memorial Day Parade—Monday May 28

Lineup at LaFayette Alliance Church @ 8:30 am

PAGE 8

From the LaFayette Fire Department

E mergency firefighting duties are both challenging and physical. In emergency

situations, volunteer firefighters should expect to extinguish and prevent fires as well as administer first aid. But volunteer firefighters do not spend all of their time under pressure in dangerous emergency situations. Non-emergency tasks include performing various routine tasks around the firehouse, such as maintaining the building facilities and emergency vehicles, required OSHA training, and more. Volunteer firefighters must also set aside time for further training so that they can practice and thoroughly understand firefighting procedures, operational techniques and first aid methods. To that end, your LaFayette Fire Department members have dedicated over 700 hours in the first two months of 2018. You may only see us responding to a scene to help someone, but there is so much more we do that residents may not realize just how much your volunteers give to our community.

—Merikay Harper

LFD Recognizes the Field Brothers

P hil and Karl Field are lifelong residents of

LaFayette. Phil was born on April 3, 1942 and

Karl was born on March 31, 1947 to Dorothy and

George Field. They grew up on the farm on Rowland

Road along with their sister, Joanne and brother

Michael. Both Phil and Karl graduated from LaFayette

High School and went on to raise their families in

LaFayette. Phil joined the LaFayette Volunteer Fire

Department in April 1962. During his 55 years of

service he served 4 years on the Board of Directors, 2

years as Assistant Chief, 14 years as Chief and is

presently a member of the Fire Police. Karl joined the

LaFayette Volunteer Fire Department in April 1967.

During his 50 years of service he served 1 year as 2nd

Lieutenant of Station II, 7 years as 1st Lieutenant of

Station II, and 5 years as Captain of Station II. When

you see Phil or Karl, please thank them for their service

to the LaFayette community.

Town Historian Emeritus Roy Dodge’s latest book, Cardiff and its Environs, is available at the Town Clerk’s office. It contains over one hundred photographs and several other illustrations. His earlier productions, The Conklin Mills and Falls and Views and Vistas of Onativia, are still in stock at the same price of $20.00.

From the LaFayette Fire Department

O n April 28th and 29th, the LaFayette Volunteer Fire Department will be

teaming up with other fire departments across New York State participating in a recruitment drive weekend. The LaFayette Fire Department will be hosting an open house in attempt to obtain new members.

We will be opening our doors at 10 AM Saturday April 28th and also April 29th. Family activities will take place both days from 10 AM to 4 PM. We will have hands on fire extinguisher training, the New York State Police will be providing a seminar with their K-9 unit. Come meet a police dog and see their presentation. The department will also be doing live rescue demonstrations and utilizing the Jaws of Life. On Sunday April 29 we will be hosting the LaFayette Fire Dept. Touch a Truck. Bring the kids to see around 20 fire, police, construction, and other specialty vehicles.

We will have many activities for the children as well. There will be a kid’s zone set up with a bounce house. We will have a face painter both days. On Saturday we will have Jeff The Magic Man performing a magic show and balloon artistry. Food and beverage will be provided both days.

We will kick off the weekend on Friday April 27 with Matt Chase and Thunder Canyon Band playing at the station 7-11. The department will provide water and soda during the band. Adult beverages may be brought in. Food will be available for purchase.

Please come and show your support. There are many aspects of the fire service that you may be able to help out with that you are unaware of. We welcome everyone in the town of LaFayette to come join us. Even if it’s just to stop in and say hi and tour the station and the apparatus. This event is sponsored by the LaFayette Fire Department and there is no charge to LaFayette residents. If you have any questions, feel free to contact the station (315)677-3400. Thank you in advance and we will see you at our house. Let’s come together and make this a success.

Dan Comins 1st assistant chief

LaFayette Fire Department.

LaFayette Volunteer Fire Department

Open House and Recruitment Drive

April 28 and 29

Children’s Activities

Bounce House-Face Painting-Ongoing Children’s Programming

Ongoing EMS Programming

Refreshments Available

Friday April 27 7:00 pm—11:00 pm

Entertainment by Matt Chase and The Thunder Canyon Band

Soda and water provided—Food available for purchase

3:00—4:00 Hands on Fire Extinguisher Training 4/28-29

11:00—12:00 Vehicle Extrication Demonstration 4/28

10:00—12:00 Police Canine Unit 4/29

12:00—1:00 Vehicle Extrication Demonstration 4/29

PAGE 9

still register BUT the deadline for registration is April 30. Games are scheduled to begin the week of June 11 and Opening Tournament weekend will be June 15th and 16th in Auburn. Instructional Tee-Ball (girls and boys grades Pre-K & K) – Dates, times and location are to be determined. Instructional Lacrosse (girls and boys grades K-2) – Dates, times and location are to be determined.

For additional information about the above programs, phone 677-7272 or send e-mail to: lafayettecommunitycouncil@cnymail.com

Youth Programs: Pre-Season Baseball and Softball (boys and girls grades 3-6): Saturdays in April (7, 14, 21, 28), 12-3 p.m., in the Grimshaw Elementary School’s gymnasium. Girls and boys in grades 3-6 are welcome to attend these sessions to work on baseball/softball skills. Tee-Ball/Baseball/Softball (boys and girls grades K-6) – The registration deadline has passed and players have been assigned to teams. Practices will begin in April. League games begin in May and run until mid June. ULA lacrosse (boys and girls grades 3-6) – You can

PAGE 10

From the Community Council

Questions about recreational activities can be found 24/7 on the town’s web site at the following link

www.townoflafayette.com/lafayette-community-council.html, on the main navigation bar or by calling

the Community Council phone, 677-7272. Messages will be retrieved twice per week and an LCC

board member will return your call. You can speak to an LCC representative face to face during Town

Hall Tuesdays every Tuesday from 6:00 pm to 6:30 pm. Emails are also accepted at

lafayettecommunitycouncil@cnymail.com. The mailing address is: LCC, PO Box 98, LaFayette, NY

Gigi Marvin plays forward on the U.S. Women’s Olympic Hockey team which won the gold medal at the 2018 Winter Olympics in PyeongChang, South Korea. She is the seventh Olympic hockey player to come out of Warroad, Minnesota, a town with a population of less than 2,000 people. After winning the gold medal, here’s what she had to say about her home town:

“I’m so grateful for my family and friends back in Warroad. Everyone in the community cares so much. None of us got to where we are, just by who we are. There’s a huge team behind us; everyone in Warroad. It’s hundreds of teammates, coaches and staff. And the girls are in the state tournament right now. It just keeps going. That’s the next generation that’s going to be here (at the Olympics) in a couple years.” Like so many successful athletes, Gigi’s journey to the Olympics started locally; at the community sports youth program level. Participation in youth sports not only allows children to develop physical skills, but also helps them grow mentally, by learning skills such as team work, psychologically, through character development such as self esteem, and socially. In essence, youth sports help children become physically fit and emotionally mature individuals. LaFayette is a community that cares about its youth. Please consider joining the LaFayette Community Council (LCC); become part of the team and help us continue to provide quality programs for our children, the next generation of healthy, well rounded citizens, and maybe even a future Olympian. LCC oversees several youth sports programs, including: basketball, wrestling, volleyball, baseball/softball, lacrosse, tennis and soccer. We cannot offer these programs without volunteers who are willing to share their knowledge and expertise. We can always use additional help, whether it is as a team coach, a program coordinator, or as a member of the board of directors. If you are interested and able to help out with the any of these programs, please contact LCC at 677-7272 or lafayettecommunitycouncil@cnymail.com.

From the LaFayette Community Council cont’d

Swim Lessons* (boys and girls, all ages) – Offered in conjunction with the Town of Pompey. Lessons are conducted at Cazenovia College in July. There is no cost for residents of the Town of LaFayette; however, participants must provide their own transportation (directions available on line at Town’s LCC website).

Soccer Camp* (boys and girls grades PK-6) - Offered by The Ultimate Goal at Stafford Park, July 23 – 27, 2018.

Multi-Sport Camp* (boys and girls, ages 7-14) – Offered by The Ultimate Goal at Stafford Park, Dates and Times to be determined.

Tennis Camp* (boys and girls entering Grades 3- 7) – Conducted by LaFayette Sr. High School Varsity tennis coach, Joe Fox, Dates and Times to be determined.

*Flyers with registration form and additional details for each respective program will be sent home from school. Information and forms can also be found at the Town Offices and on the Town’s website under the Community Council tab.

Adult Programs:

Daytime/Senior Exercise: Classes are held Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays, 8:30 – 9:30 a.m., at the LaFayette Community Center. The current session runs March 27 – May 3. The next session will run May 8 through June 14. The cost for the regular 6-week session is $36. Walk-in fee is $4 per class.

Yoga: Classes are held Mondays and Wednesdays, 6:30-7:45 p.m. at the Grimshaw Elementary School. The current session runs through June 20, 2018; costs for this session are $75 (approximately $3/class) if attending classes one night per week, and $140 if attending classes two days per week. Walk in fee is $4 per class

WERQ® (This class replaces Zumba and Tabata): WERQ® is a dance fitness class that tightens and tones the entire body through athletic moves and dance steps choreographed to dance, pop and hip-

hop music. Classes are held Mondays and Thursdays, 6:30-7:30 p.m. in the Grimshaw Elementary School cafeteria. The current session runs through April 19, 2018. The costs for this session are $42 if attending class one evening per week, Monday or Thursday, and $80 if attending classes both Monday and Thursday evenings per week. Walk in fee is $4 per class.

Tai Chi: Beginner and advance classes are held at the LaFayette Community Center on Monday mornings 8:30-11 a.m. Call instructor Lynn Perrine at 315-677-8114 for details.

Other Programs:

Hall Walking: The hallways of Grimshaw Elementary School are available for walking weekday evenings from 6-8 p.m., through April. Please use the gymnasium entrance and bring dry footwear to wear while walking the halls. A note book will be provided in the gymnasium foyer for sign-in.

Walking – The recreation path at Stafford Park is also available, every day, dawn to dusk. During the winter, only the south section of the path will be maintained for walkers. Signage will be posted to indicate whether or not the path is open.

Announcements:

Community Council Board Meetings: Scheduled for 7:00 p.m. on the first Thursday of each month. Dates of upcoming meetings are: April 5, May 3, and June 7. All are welcome and encouraged to attend as we need your help and input. Please consider becoming a member of LCC as a participant on its board or as a coach – we can’t provide our programs without your help.

First Aid and CPR/AED course: We hope to offer this training in April; time and location TBD. For additional information about the above programs, phone 677-7272 or send e-mail to:

lafayettecommunitycouncil@cnymail.com

PAGE 11

From the LaFayette Community Council cont’d

Memorial Day Parade: LCC baseball teams will be participating in the Memorial Day parade, Monday, May 28, 9:00 a.m. Community Day: Saturday, June 2 at Stafford Park. LCC will be providing popcorn and sno-cones, and conducting other activities, including our Annual Duck Race. Ducks can be purchased the day of the race only. Kid’s ducks, which can be decorated, will be available at no charge again this year. Stop by our table; enjoy some refreshments and GET YOUR DUCKS! “Step Up To Stop Falls”: A falls prevention program designed to raise awareness about falls and how to prevent fall-related injuries among older adults and includes an exercise class designed to improve strength and balance. The classes are taught by Yoga instructor, Kate Farrar. Classes are held on Wednesdays, 10:00-11:00 a.m., at the LaFayette Community Center. Classes are scheduled to run weekly until May 23. There is NO FEE for this program. Thank You: LCC would like to thank the following individuals for

volunteering their time and efforts to help LCC provide our community with positive and quality sports experiences; you have our sincere gratitude for all you do.

Wrestling - Mark Chapman; Todd Briggs; Christopher Mueller; Nick Moltion; Joe Clemons, and Steve Albro Youth Basketball - The Shute Family (Adrian, Morgan, Mason); Chris Porter; Matthew Daniels; Joe Greco; Jeremy Oimette, Dave Thomas, John Stanton; Jay Colburn; Julie Clarke, and Kerry Evans Volleyball - Mackenzie McElhannon; Alyssa Worth; Jurnee Shenandoah-Kurtz; Serena Harrington; Lexi Harrington, and Griffin Garbutt Ski Club - Wendy Moltion, Julie Clarke Adult Men’s Basketball – Luke Ternosky and Joe Greco.

—Dave Prince

10th Annual LaFayette Community Day

Saturday, June 2, 2018 3:00 pm

Stafford Park, Route 11, LaFayette

Community Day started in 2009 as a way for people in the Town of LaFayette to come together once a year to meet each other and have fun. Since then, Community Day has grown in size, but has remained a free event with no sales or merchandising. It is a chance for people to come out and meet their neighbors, get some free food, play some games, and enjoy the fireworks . The Town of LaFayette, LaFayette Optimists, LaFayette Community Council, LaFayette Volunteer Fire Department, LaFayette VFW and many other groups work together to make it happen.

PAGE 12

PAGE 13

Nomination as a Player

The nominee, must be an alumnus of LaFayette School District and must have graduated at least five years

ago.

1. An Athlete: Any person who distinguished themselves in the field of athletics while a student at LaFayette High School.

Criteria should include:

a. School, league, state or national records; or,

b. League, state or national recognition; such as All-Conference Team, All-District

Team, or individual championship; or, c. Individual statistics for a given athlete.

2. An athlete not honored for their high school athletic achievements but who participates in college and gains honors at this

level may be considered by the Hall of Fame Selection Committee. An athlete not honored for their high school athletic

achievements but who participates at the Professional Sports Level may be considered by the Hall of Fame Selection

Committee.

Nomination as a Coach

A coach with at least five (5) years of service at LaFayette High School or is an LCS Alumni, who has at least 10 years of

coaching experience, may be considered for the Hall of Fame. Consideration should be based on accomplishments that merit

significant contributions of the Alumnus. The nominee, must have retired / departed as a Coach from the LaFayette School

District at least five years ago.

Contributor

An individual who has made outstanding contributions to the interscholastic athletic programs at LaFayette High School other

than coaching or playing.

Team Selection

The Hall of Fame Selection Committee may choose to select a LaFayette School District team (s) for induction into the Hall of

Fame. To be inducted into the Hall of Fame, the team (s) must have distinguished themselves above and beyond normal

standards. These may include:

1. Undefeated seasons; and / or,

2. League, sectional, district, regional or state championship; and / or

3. State appearances.

The nominated Team (s), must have graduated at least five years ago.

Posthumous Candidates

This is open to deceased athletes, coaches or contributors that have met eligibility criteria.

Any persons from the above categories who are nominated, but not selected to the Hall of Fame during the years, will have

their nomination form kept on file to be reviewed yearly for possible consideration up to (5) five years after the original

submission.

Nomination Instructions

The person(s) nominating an individual or team should supply the LaFayette School District Sports Hall of Fame Executive

Committee with the information on the Candidate Recommendation Form. A detailed explanation should be provided as to

why you believe this individual or team should be inducted into the LaFayette School District Sports Hall of Fame. Your

explanation should reference all sports played or coached and any awards, records, or recognitions garnered while a student,

coach, special contributor, or team at LaFayette Central School. Please include any relevant post high school athletic or

coaching activity of your nominee’s candidacy. Be as accurate and specific as possible.

Please contact: Mr. David Knapp, LCS HOF representative @ dknappmb@aol.com, 315-558-0154 or email

LaFayetteSportsHOF@gmail.com to assist with any questions that you may have.

The purpose of the Hall of Fame is to assist in maintaining the rich heritage and tradition of excellence in the athletic programs at the LaFayette School District. In addition, it will serve as a means of recognizing, preserving and honoring the athletes, teams, coaches and individuals who made a significant contribution to these athletic programs. The Hall of Fame (HOF) Committee is a collaborative effort that includes former LCS Alumni and the LaFayette School District. The committee is currently accepting and seeking nominations for consideration for the Class of 2017. Please submit nominations ASAP, they can be emailed to LaFayetteSportsHOF@gmail.com or USPS mailed to: LCS Sports Hall of Fame,

PAGE 14

Candidate Recommendation Form

NOMINEE’S NAME: _________________________________________________________

TEAM NOMINEE _________________________________________________________

NOMINEE’S CONTACT INFORMATION __________________________________________

CATEGORY (CHECK ONE)

ATHLETE—GRADUATION YEAR ___________

COACH—RETIREMENT YEAR ___________

TEAM—SPORT AND YEAR ___________

CONTRIBUTOR—NAME, YEAR & ACCOMPLISHMENT_______________________________

_________________________________________________________________________

YOUR NAME _______________________________________________________________

YOUR ADDRESS ____________________________________________________________

YOUR CONTACT INFORMATION _______________________________________________

YOUR RELATIONSHIP TO NOMINEE ____________________________________________

Please attach typed or written description (250 words or less) of the nominee or team accomplishments at LaFayette High School. Their personal, work and community related accomplishments should also be attached to be used in their biography. Also include family information.

DATE SUBMITTED ________________________________

SIGNATURE ________________________________

Please return completed form by either email to lafayettesportshof@gmail.com or USPS LaFayette Booster Club—Attn: HOF Nomination—P.O. Box 294—LaFayette, NY 13084

From the LaFayette Optimists

PAGE 15

S pring is just around the corner, believe it or not, and we Optimists are ready for it. We

are going to be finishing up the Pavilion at the Toolon Fields when the snow lets up and that will be a nice addition to that field and represents what we Optimists do best...We see a local need that involves the kids in our community and we act on it. We didn't just write a check either. We worked in coordination with the Toolon people and the Applefest Committee and put up the building ourselves as a group. Some of us Optimists have lots of construction skills and some of us are dangerous with a hammer but we all worked together to get this done. ...or nearly so. In January we organized and ran another very successful 7th and 8th Grade Basketball Tournament at the High School. This tournament was initiated by Greg Long and is now championed by Scott Gates. At this tournament we also raised donations again for a local Lafayette family in need. This is how we roll. Of course coming up this Spring we will be working on cleaning up Stafford Park which we Optimists are in charge of. The highway dept is a huge help in maintaining the park but the Spring Cleanup is our job and activities and improvement of the park are

our responsibility. Also this Spring we will have our annual Fishing Derby at Stafford Park as well as the bike Rodeo as part of Community Days. We also sponsor the Fireworks at the Community days as well. That project we hire out to the professionals. May I remind you that we also have a longstanding Lafayette Optimist Scholarship Program where we provide monetary awards to one lad and lass from our community each year. We have a dictionary giveaway at the grade school level...We do the Halloween party at Grimshaw as well and we continue to sponsor the local Oratory Contest each year at the high school. We are embarking on new projects as well.. With the support of the teachers and administration at the high school we are starting a monthly recognition award for students the staff feels need and deserve special recognition. We are also getting involved in the Robo-Lego competition. Both these projects are in our wheelhouse. They are local, they are sustainable, they involve the kids in the community. This year we our celebrating our 50th year as a club. We were originally sponsored by

the Marcellus Optimist Club. Ron Bush, no stranger to anyone in Lafayette, is the only member who has been with the club the whole time and a more

Optimistic fellow you will not find. He has been the steady hand that has guided the club in various capacities for a half century. If we are lucky we can get another 50 years out of him. How’s that for Optimism!

—Joe Barry

Secretary

PAGE 16

LaFayette Outdoors – Global Warming, Climate Change

I remember saving my pennies back in the 70’s with the hope of saving enough cash to buy a used snowmobile. I got tired of watching my good friend Chris T ride up and

down the snow and ice packed streets every night for most of the winter. Finally after a year of doing odd jobs such as mowing lawns, amateur landscaping and snow blowing driveways I was ready to purchase my first sled. It was not much to look at and it didn’t run much better than it looked. It was a 1973 Yamaha SW433. That’s right I got an SW which stood for super wide track, which meant

there was more track to move, which compounded the engine bogging down more often! I took the carburetor apart and cleaned it and then I was in business. No longer a bystander, I officially joined the neighborhood snowmobile party. Back in the 70’s and 80’s I remember when winter showed up, it hung around for a long time and never seemed to go away, much like our least favorite relatives. Yes we typically had a “January thaw” but that lasted only a couple days. Back then cabin fever was the real deal. Our neighborhood streets were hard packed for what seemed like months at a time. We did not have to wait for good conditions to snowmobile because they were almost always good. Fast forward to today… Whatever you want to call it…Global-climate-change…it’s a topic that is polarizing (pun intended). It can strain family relationships and end friendships. It can flat out get ugly when discussed! As illustrated above, and when comparing it to our recent winters, I can see that our winter weather is definitely changing. The temperatures seem more extreme. It gets warmer and yes it gets colder. One only has to look at the recent record temperatures that have been broken. Syracuse crushes 88-year-old high temperature record today 74 degrees on February 21, 2018 Upstate cities break records for cold; one spot hit 30 below zero on January 7, 2018 Here is a definition of climate change: cli·mate change noun a change in global or regional climate patterns, in particular a change apparent from the mid to late 20th century onwards and attributed largely to the increased levels of atmospheric carbon dioxide produced by the use of fossil fuels. Some scientists claim that as of early 2017, the Earth had warmed by roughly 2 degrees Fahrenheit, or more than 1 degree Celsius, since 1880, when records began at a global scale. Other folks say that they are now measuring temperatures in urban areas and airports which tend to be warmer and are skewing the results.

I’m not a scientist and I can’t confirm or deny what the effect of man has on the weather. What I can confirm is that the winters over the last 40 years or so have become bi-polar. With temperatures boomeranging from record highs to record lows all in the same week. I think if Goldilocks spent a winter here in central NY she would come to the conclusion that the weather is too hot or too cold and she would move on to somewhere else…

— Craig Giancola

PAGE 17

LaFayette Senior Citizens

Interested in volunteering for the FISH program, an organization that drives people

to doctor appointments ?

This runs on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

Volunteer drivers from LaFayette and Tully are needed. Eligible participants must reside in the LaFayette or Tully school districts. Questions? Call Barbara Kohberger at PEACE, Inc. 696-8203

—Barb Kohberger

County South Family Resource Center located in Tully has a Neighborhood Advisory Council that meets monthly. They are having a Baked Potato Dinner on April 14th from 4:30—6:30 pm at Tully United Community Church to raise money for the programs provided by the center. Money will be used for the Afterschool Youth program, the parenting classes, the scholarship program, local outreach efforts to support families in crisis and the

FISH Program. There will be Gift Basket Raffles and lots of delicious desserts.

—Barb Kohberger

The LaFayette Seniors meet on the 3rd Wednesday of each month at noon at the LaFayette Fire Station on Rt. 11. Please bring a dish to pass and your own table service. If the LaFayette School is canceled due to inclement weather, there will be no meeting. New members are welcome. We welcome anyone over the age of 50 to join our Senior Citizens Group. Dues are $5.00 per year. Our new Trip Coordinator, Jennifer Hopper, has planned four bus trips for us in 2018. You do not have to be a member to join us on the bus trips. For further information, please contact Esther Hoose, President, LaFayette Seniors at 315-317-1618.

June 19 we are scheduled to go to Villa Roma Resort in Callicoon, NY for a wonderful lunch and a “Doo Wop” show with Vinni Brandi’s Corvettes. July 10, we will travel to Herkimer, NY for a trip back in time to experience our history, and for a ride on our own Erie Canal. We will also be treated to a Barbeque and a chocolate making demonstration. October 30 we travel to Niagara Falls Niagara Casino for a performance of “The Music of Momma Mia!”, to play the slots, and enjoy a great lunch. December 4 we will be going to Utica to visit the Art Institute, and then to The Beaches Dinner Theater for lunch and a “Christmas Music Show“. On our way home we will travel through downtown Rome to view their Holiday Lights display. For more information and reservations, contact: Jennifer Hopper @ (315) 469-6592 any time. Also being planned for 2018 - A 2-day trip to the Sights & Sounds Theater in Lancaster, Pa, being scheduled for May 21st& 22nd, for a live-on-stage performance of “JESUS”, and more. A trip to The Merry-Go-Round Theater in Auburn, NY to see the musical, “Holiday Inn”, being scheduled for August 22nd . -A 9-day fun-filled trip to Branson, Missouri for 7 shows, guided tours, and more, being scheduled for September 8th -16th . -And, a ??Mystery Trip?? being scheduled for the 13th of November! Curious?? For more information and reservations contact: Ester Hoose @ (315) 636-7127 . —Jennifer Hopper

From Cub Scout Pack 100

T he BSA Scouting Program has made a

decision to include girls. This will start this fall for girls aged K-3rd grade. Our Council, our charter organization, our committee and our leaders have all voted in favor to be

part of this historic endeavor. So, this September, K-3rd grade girls will have a new option available to them. Cub Scouting will be available to K-3rd grade girls beginning in September 2018. The program for girls ages 11 to 17 (Weblos and Boy Scouts) will be announced later this year for an introduction in September 2019. This will enable young women to work toward the prestigious Eagle rank. How Will This Impact Pack 100 in LaFayette? Girls K-3rd grade and their parents will be encouraged to participate in our Orientation evening at the LaFayette Firehouse (our charter organization) in mid-September. Our Cub Scout dens will be run as single-gender - all boys or all girls with separate volunteer leadership. Dens are made up by grade level: K are Lions, 1st gr are Tigers, 2nd gr are Wolves,3rd gr are Bears, 4th & 5th gr are Weblos. All dens together make up our Pack. This hybrid model builds on the benefit of a single-gender program while also providing character and leadership opportunities for both boys and girls. Most of our operations won’t change- activities, rank advancement requirements and Youth Protection policies remain the same. Uniforms will remain the same, too, though the fit and styling may change. Our program content and activities are appropriate for boys and girls alike, so there’s no need to change anything there. Education experts have evaluated the Scouting program content and confirmed the

relevancy of the program for young women. What about Youth Protection? When a Scouting activity includes both boys and girls, there must be both female and male leaders present. At least one of those leaders must be registered as an adult member of the BSA. As per policy, ALL of our leaders maintain annual Youth Protection certification and undergo background checks by the Council. In all honesty, not much will change for Pack 100. The Dens will have new members but most of our Pack events have always included full family participation. In fact, we are hosting a Family Recruitment Campout on June 2, 2018 on the AppleFest grounds. Families with kids K-5 for the 2018-2019 academic year are encouraged to participate in our activities on that day. Flyers will be sent home in kids’ folders and our Scout Sign will be at the Rt 20 & Rt 11 corner advertising this event.

Christian Borchert, Cubmaster chrisandal@hotmail.com

Check out our “Friends of Pack 100” Facebook page to see all the really cool stuff we do throughout the year: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1652388888316983/

—Christian Bouchert

Family Recruitment Campout

June 2, 2018

Applefest Grounds

PAGE 18

PAGE 19

LAFAYETTE ALLIANCE CHURCH

A Christ-Centered Bible Teaching Church” Robert Gates, Senior Pastor

Brian Mandigo, Associate Pastor of Discipleship

David Booher, Youth Pastor

SCHEDULE OF SERVICES

New Sunday Worship Schedule– Starts May 6th

8:00—9:00 am Traditional Worship Service

9:00—9:300 am Coffee and Fellowship

9:30 am—10:30 am Bible-in-Life for All ages

10:45 am—12:00 pm Blended Contemporary Worship

6:00 pm 1st & 3rd Sunday Ignite Prayer Ministry

4:30 pm 2nd & 4th Sunday Thrive Youth Group

If you would like further information concerning our church or any of its programs, please contact the church office at 677-9810.

We are located at the corner of Route 20 and LaFayette Road in LaFayette. The church is handicap accessible Check us out on the web! You can listen to Pastor Rob’s messages, subscribe to our weekly email update, The Weekly Connection, and find out even more details about our various programs www.lafayettealliance.org

Memorial Day Benefit for Outreach Monday May 28 8:00 am—12:00 noon

Easter Sunday April 1, 2018 Sunrise Service 7:00 am Easter Brunch 8:00 am Easter Sanctuary Service 10:00 am

National Day of Prayer Thursday May 3

LaFayette Rural Cemetery Meeting Tuesday, May 15 7:00 pm

Chicken Barbecue Saturday, May 19 11:00 am—gone

Tag Sale to Benefit the Youth Group Mission Trip to Houston Movies/Music, Sports Equipment, Housewares, Toys, Furniture

Saturday, June 2 9:00 am—2:00 pm

Mens Breakfasts Mondays April, 2, May 7 & June 4 6:00 am

Youth Breakfast Fridays, April 20 & May 18 7:00 am

God’s Girlz grades 3-7 Wednesdays, April 11, May 9, May 23 & June 6

2:30 pm

God’s Guyz grades 3-7 Wednesdays, April 4, April 18, May 2, May 16, May 30 & June 13

2:30 pm

Chicken Barbecue June 16 11:00 am—gone

Pastor Shawn Reyburn Corner of Route 11 & Route 20 LaFayette, N.Y. 13084

(315) 677-3293

Columbianpresbyterianchurch.com

cpresbyt@twcny.rr.com Worship Service 10:00am

Church Office Hours Tues- Friday 9:00 am—Noon

For a full schedule of upcoming events, find us on-line at Columbianpresbyterianchurch.com or follow us on FACEBOOK

www.facebook.com/pages/LaFayette-Columbian-Presbyterian-Church

Town of LaFayette 2577 Route 11 P.O. Box 193 LaFayette, NY 1308

DEADLINE FOR APRIL NEWSLETTER IS JUNE 8 COVERS JULY—AUGUST—SEPTEMBER

CONTACT SUE MARZO—LAFAYETTEINFOOFFICER@CNYMAIL.COM

LaFayette Town Offices — PO Box 193, 2577 Route 11, LaFayette, NY 13084 Ph.: 677-3674 Fax: 677-7806

LaFayette Info Officer: lafayetteinfoofficer@cnymail.com Town website — http://www.townoflafayette.com

Facebook—Town of LaFayette –https://www.facebook.com/TownofLaFayetteNY Facebook—LaFayette Highway Dept. —https://facebook.com/lafayettehighwaydept

Twitter- https://twitter.com/TownofLaFayette Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/townoflafayetteny/

Presorted Standard US Postage Paid

DATE EVENT LOCATION ADD'L INFO April 2—April 13 Brush Pickup All brush must be put out by 4/2

April 10 Town Board Meeting LaFayette Commons 7:00 pm

April 14 Baked Potato Dinner Tully United Community Church 4:30 pm—6:30 pm

April 22 Pancake Breakfast LaFayette VFW 8:00 am—12:00 pm

April 26 Rabies Clinic Meacham Ice Rink 5:00 pm—7:00 pm

April 28—April 29 Open House & Recruitment Drive

LaFayette Fire House 10:00 am—4:00 pm

May 5—May 12 Clean Up Days Groth Road Landfill Saturdays 9:00—4:00 pm Weekdays 12:00 noon—6:00 pm Closed—Sunday

May 8 Town Board Meeting LaFayette Commons 7:00 pm

May 10 Rabies Clinic Clay Highway Garage 5:00 pm—7:00 pm

May 12 Optimist Fishing Derby Stafford Park 9:00 am—12:00 pm

May 12 Shredding Event Town Hall Parking Lot 9:00 am—1:00 pm

May 12 Medication Disposal Town Hall Parking Lot 9:00 am—1:00 pm

May 12 Salvation Army Donations Town Hall Parking Lot 9:00 am—1:00 pm

May 16 Head Start Alumni Night LaFayette Head Start 3:30 pm—6:30 pm

May 19 Chicken Barbecue Columbian Presbyterian Church 11:00 am—gone

May 24 Rabies Clinic NBT Stadium Lobby 5:00—7:00 pm

May 28 Memorial Day Parade Town Center 9:00 am

June 2 Community Day Stafford Park 3:00 pm

June 7 Rabies Clinic Camillus Town Hall 5:00 –7:00 pm

June 12 Town Board Meeting LaFayette Commons 7:00 pm

June 16 Chicken Barbecue Columbian Presbyterian Church 11:00—gone

June 21 Rabies Clinic SPCA E. Malloy Rd. 5:00—7:00 pm

Upcoming Events

PAGE 20