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2020 CALENDAR OF EVENTS January 25th: Equi-Analytical/Dairy One Forage Lab Tour February: TBD March 28th: General Membership Meeting with Madison County 4-H April 18th: Dr. Alyson Waring: Acupuncture; Dr. Courtney Martin: Chiropractic May 15th-17th: Robin Groves Clinic June 6th-7th: Intro to Driving Clinic and Novice Clinic July 12th: Lorenzo Driving Competition Work-day and Summer Picnic August 22nd: Sheffield Farm Pleasure Drive and Fun Day September 26th: Sadoff-Davies Pleasure Drive October 10th: 7th Annual Bruce Haak Memorial Drive November 7th: Annual General Membership Luncheon & Silent Auction

EquiAnalytical/Dairy One

Forage Lab Tour 730 Warren Rd, Ithaca, NY 14850

January 25, 2020 1:00 pm- 3:00pm

Presenter/Host: Ms. Sarah Fessenden, Business Development

Manager- Forage and Soils

Please RSVP by January 18 to: Deb Grantham at

Dgg3@cornell.edu (preferred) or, texts to 607-342-1028

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President’s Letter

As we close-out our 40th year as a club and the year 2019, we welcome the New Year, 2020 and our 41st year as a club begins. I’m sure that throughout the year in both the media and in print, there will be all sorts of puns or funny sayings involving 2020. The saying goes: hindsight is 20/20. Certainly, looking back over past events can be a helpful or useful thing. A lot can be learned from the past. But we also need to look forward to what is to come. 41 years of existence is “rarefied” air. An achievement to be proud of, for sure! What will it take to continue the CVCA? First, and foremost, it will be our terrific members. I’ve said it many times, and I’ll say it again, this club’s membership is second to none! And so, let the journey of our 41st year begin…. I hope that everyone had a terrific holiday season. A time filled with happy and funny moments. With memories made to be treasured and remembered for years to come. In between, all the holiday hustle and bustle, the CVCA board has been hard at work, putting together a varied calendar of events for 2020. There will be the “usual” pleasure drives. The summer picnic and Lorenzo workday will return by popular request. Robin Groves will return to Central NY for the 3rd year in a row, to share her vast carriage driving knowledge with us. An introduction to driving/novice driving clinic is again in the works for 2020. For those cold days of winter, and rainy spring days, a few educational seminars are being planned also. There will be something for everyone. Something very exciting is being planned for the March membership meeting: Madison County 4-H horse club members will be our “speakers”. Hopefully, this will be a great way to introduce potential new, younger members to the CVCA and the sport of carriage driving. There are rumors of a horse-themed competition being planned during the meeting….stay tuned for all the details regarding the March event and all other CVCA club events by reading our awesome newsletter, “The Driving Lines”. During the November membership meeting, new officers and directors were voted on. I’d like to welcome to the board, my fellow members: Lisa Teichert: Vice President; Deb Grantham: Secretary; Sharon Baum: Treasurer; Directors: Joanne Schoonmaker, Carol Buckhout, Lorraine VanLuven, Judy Cary and Paul Buck. It is my pleasure to work alongside this great group of club members. If anyone has any suggestions for club events, or if you have a concern, don’t hesitate to contact any member of the board. As far as volunteering for club events, we are off to a great start this year. We have been lucky enough to have some members “step-up” to take over a couple of long-time activities: The CVCA booth at Lorenzo will be headed up by new members, Jay and Kim Williams in 2020. The Bruce Haak Memorial pleasure drive will now be co-chaired by Sharon Baum and Lisa Teichert. Many, many thanks to Carol Ilacqua, (Lorenzo booth) and Tom and Joanne Frechette, (Haak drive) for their years being in charge of these events. Pick up the lines and go for a drive, Judy

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EquiAnalytical/Dairy One

Forage Lab Tour 730 Warren Rd, Ithaca, NY 14850

January 25, 2020 1:00 pm- 3:00pm

Registration deadline: January 18, 2020

Presenter/Host: Ms. Sarah Fessenden, Business Development Manager- Forage

and Soils

What: Tour of the Equi-Analytical/Dairy One Forage Lab and discussion on forage quality

Where: Equi-Analytical/Dairy One Co-op; 730 Warren Road, Ithaca, NY 14850

When: Saturday, January 25, 2020; 1:00 – 3:00 p.m.

Cost: FREE!

Drinks will be provided and looking for volunteers to bring snacks…

Equi-Analytical is a subsidy of Dairy One Cooperative, which provides a number of analytical and technology services to the agricultural community. While the Dairy One organization was originally established to provide service to the dairy industry, it became apparent that other livestock industries, such as the equine industry, were in need of specialized services such as forage testing and analysis. Our tour on January 25th will include an overview of how the Dairy One/Equi-Analytical Forage Laboratory operates, along with a chance to see other parts of the facility such as the soils lab. Our host, Ms. Sarah Fessenden, Business Development Manager for Forage and Soils, will explain the proper forage sampling technique and how a sample is processed to provide information about its nutrient content. Join us in Ithaca, NY for an informative afternoon. Note: There is no snow date for this event therefore, your registration will be essential if the event has to be cancelled. To learn more about Equi-Analytical, consult their website: www.equi-analytical.com.

Please RSVP by January 18 to: Deb Grantham at

Dgg3@cornell.edu (preferred) or, texts to 607-342-1028

and let Deb know of you’ll bring a snack to share!

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Bruce Haak Memorial Pleasure Drive Submitted by JoAnne & Tom Frechette

Another successful pleasure drive at Chenango Valley State Park took place on October 12, 2019. Nine carriages and 17 members and friends were there to help celebrate the autumn season and remember our driving friend, Bruce Haak. While it did sprinkle a little, overall it was a great day to drive – for the horses and ponies at least. It was cool and a little damp but that didn’t stop anyone from having a delightful drive and pleasant morning and afternoon. The campers were out in full force with cell phone cameras in hand. Driving through the camping area, there were tons of campers with their kids, dogs, bicycles and various games along the roadside. Some of the ponies were a bit “curious” but took it all in stride. There were fewer people in the cabin area this year but those there told us that one reason they come Columbus Day weekend is to see the horses. Members and friends gathered for a nice lunch in the afternoon. Thank you to our “grill master”, Judy Sobczak, for making sure that we had plenty of hotdogs and hamburgers to enjoy along with an array of delectable side dishes and desserts prepared and shared by our members. This was the sixth year that the state park drive was held in memory of Bruce. A drive at Chenango Valley State Park has been hosted by CVCA for close to (if not) nearly 2 decades. It’s a beautiful place to drive and we appreciate the NYS parks system for allowing us to do this. We would love to see this drive continue for another two decades (or more). We hope that in the future more members will take advantage of this wonderful park drive.

Bruce and his trusty Fjord, Aiken – October 2011

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Bruce Haak Memorial Pleasure Drive

Photos submitted by Lisa Teichert and Sharon Baum

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NovemberMembershipMeetingandLunchWrap-up

Submitted by: Judy Sobczak

With2019marking40yearsoftheexistenceoftheCVCA,itwasdecidedtoforma40thanniversarycommittee tomake thisyear justabit “special”or “different”.As theruby is thegift fora40thanniversary,redbecameaconstantthemethroughouttheyear.Redcottonleadropes,redtwinecutters,hatswithaspecial40thanniversarylogoembroideredonthemandarubypendantraffle.Theculminationofthisyearofcelebrating40yearsoftheCVCAoccurredonSaturdayNovember9,2019.ThiswasthedateoftheannualFallmembershipmeeting,silentauction,electionofnewdirectorsandofficersandluncheon.Thelocationofthisevent:OrchardValiGolfClub,LaFayette,NY.Sandy,themanagerfromOrchardValiandherexcellentstaffpreparedthebanquetroomwithextra special touches, to honor 40 years of the CVCA. At each seat, a special 40th anniversarystemlesswineglasswasplaced.Thesewineglassesweregiventoeachmember,asagift.Thestaff,asalways,hadpreparedaverydeliciousmealforall.Thisyear,wewereveryfortunatetohaveananonymousbenefactorstepforwardtooffertopayforeveryone’smeal.Thispersonwantedallmemberstobeabletoattend,iftheychose,withoutcostbeingaprohibitivefactor.Plus,it was a way to honor and thank the membership for 40 great years. This gift was greatlyappreciatedbyall!Duringthisevent,theclub’sbiggestfundraiseroccurred,thesilentauction.Wow,themembershipreallysteppeditup,asfarasdonatinggoodstobeauctionedoff!Thereweresomanygreatthingsavailable.Suchawidevarietyofitems,fromhomemadehorseshapedcookies,drivinghatsandaprons,waterbuckets,books,memberships tovariousorganizations, the list goeson…. Itwasgreattoseethegenerosityofthemembers,bothindonatingitemsandforbiddingonthevariousthings.Forcertainthings,thereweresomegreat“biddingwars”.Ahugethankyoutoeveryonewhoparticipatedinthesilentauction,eitherbydonatingitems,biddingorboth.Wheneverythingwastotaledup,thesilentauctionraisedapproximately$883!Whatatremendousadditiontoourclub’streasury!ThehighlightofthemeetingwastheattendanceofsomeoftheChartermembersoftheclub.EachChartermemberthatisstillwithus,andthatwewereabletofindacurrentmailingaddressfor,receivedahand-writteninvitationtoattendthemeeting.Wewantedtothankandhonortheseindividualsfortheirinterestanddedicationtothesportofcarriagedriving,andfordecidingtoform an organization for like-minded people. As the meeting started, all charter members inattendancewereintroducedandaskedtostand.Eachwaspresentedasingleredroseandgivenacomplimentary2020membershiptotheCVCA.TheChartermembersgreatlyenjoyedseeingandspendingtimewithmembersthattheyhadn’tseeninmanyyears.Another highlight of the gatheringwas the sharing ofmemories and stories by some Chartermembersandothers,ofafavoriteeventorperhapsareasonwhytheydecidedtojointheclub.Historywasshared,laughswerehad,and“old”friendshipswererenewed.WhataperfectwaytospendaSaturdayafternoon.

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NovemberMembershipMeetingandLunchWrap-up Continued

Theannualyearendawardswerepresentedduring themeeting.The following is a listof thewinners:BestAttendanceat2019CVCAevents:CarolIlacqua.Hoursdriven:JoanneSchoonmaker.BestPleasuredriveMemory:itwasdeterminedtobeatie:SharonBaumandLisaTeichert.MostSupportiveFriendorFamilymember:PamRumsey.VolunteeroftheYear:again,anothertie:CarolIlacquaandJimandJoanneSchoonmaker.Congratulationstoall!Toendthemeeting,anelectionwasheldfornewboardmembers.WelcometotheCVCAboard:Judy Cary and Paul Buck. Outgoing board member and former club Vice President, PeggyWalbridgewasrecognizedandthankedforheryearsofvolunteering.AshortboardmeetingwasheldtoappointanewVicePresident.CongratstoLisaTeichertonherofficerposition.Thisyear’sFallmembershipmeetingandlunchwasoneofthebestattendedinyears.Iwasverypleasedwiththeturnout.Itreallywasawonderfulevent.BeingabletohaveinattendancesomeChartermembersmadethiseventextraspecial.Whatavastlivingclubhistorythatweareluckytohaveandtohearabout.And,nowwemovetowardsour41styear!

CVCACharterMembers(lefttoright:CarolBraund,JohnLibby,KathyPratt,BarbFero,EdwardGale,GailGale,

SuzyBeyer,SueVoss,AnneWarnerMissing:ChipPratt,JoyceFisher

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NovemberLuncheonPhotosPhotosSubmittedbyJimSchoonmaker

SeeALLthephotosonourwebsiteandFacebookpage!

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NovemberLuncheonPhotosPhotosSubmittedbyJimSchoonmaker

SeeALLthephotosonourwebsiteandFacebookpage!

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2020 MEMBERSHIP FORM

Name:_________________________________________________________________________

Address: ______________________________________________________________________

Preferred Phone: _______________________________________________________________

E-Mail Address: ________________________________________________________________

Please note! If you do not want your address or contact info listed in the membership directory,

please indicate that on this form below in “Contact Info Restriction.” Thanks!

Membership Type: ☐Single - $25.00

☐ Family - $35.00 (includes all children under age 22 who reside with parents)

Donation (optional) _____________

Contact Information Restriction (optional): ☐I do not want my contact information in the Directory. I understand that CVCA Board members will have access to my contact information.

_______________________________________________________________________________

PleasemakecheckspayabletoCVCAMailto:

SharonBaum5162HarrisHillRoad

Locke,NY13092

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CVCAYEARENDAWARDS2019

Andthewinnersare!Submitted by: Judy Sobczak

2019markedthe3rdyearfortheCVCAawards.Theprogramhasundergoneabitof“tweaking”sincethebeginning.Itispossibleifthisprogramcontinuesinthefuture,theremaybemore“tweaking”.Timewilltell.Watchforfutureannouncementsregardingthestatusoftheprogram.AllawardsweregivenoutattheannualFallmembershipmeeting.And,withoutfurtherdelay,thewinnersare:

Best Attendance at CVCA events in 2019: CarolIlacquaHours Driven, (from Jan1-Oct31): JoanneSchoonmakerBest Pleasure Drive Memory: Thejudgescouldn’tdecidebetweentheirtwotoppicks,soitwasdecidedtogive2awards.Thewinners:SharonBaumandLisaTeichert.Most Supportive Friend or Family member: PamRumsey

Volunteer of the Year: Onceagain,thejudgescouldn’tdecidebetweentheirtwotoppicks.Thetwowinners:CarolIlacquaandJimandJoanneSchoonmaker.Congratulations to all the award winners! Thanks to everyone whosubmittednominations,sharedpleasuredrivememoriesandsubmittedhoursdriven.

Athanksalsogoestomyco-chairperson,DebGrantham.

CVCA 2019 Raffle Results

Thewinnersare:

KathyMiller*andSharonandGarySlate

THANKYOUforsupportingthisraffle-theclubmade$151whichwillbeput

towardclubevents.*Kathydonatedherprizebacktotheclub-

thankyouKathy!

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Robin Groves, and her husband Wilson, own

and operate R & W Horsedrawn Services in Brownsville, VT. She is

a knowledgeable equestrian being

involved in eventing, dressage, jumping,

competitive trail, endurance, pleasure show and CDE driving. Robin was a member of two US Combined Driving teams competing in the

World Singles Championships in 2008 and 2010. An important aspect of her success is a well-planned and individual approach to the conditioning and nutritional programs

of the horses that she works with.

Each lesson will last 45 minutes and will be tailored to the wishes of the participant.

Cherry Valley Carriage Association presents Robin Groves CLINIC

May 15, 16 & 17, 2020 CAZENOVIA COLLEGE EQUINE EDUCATION CENTER Woodfield Rd, Cazenovia, NY

13035

Singles and pairs drivers and riders are welcome. C.V.C.A. members are given priority if registered by March 16th.

Registration opens on January 15th; deadline is March 31st.

Each driver is allowed one groom. Groom audits for free.

45-minute lessons at $110 per lesson for CVCA and/or CNYD&CTA Members 45-minute lessons at $135 per lesson for Non- Members

Stalls are $27 per day or night (bring your own bedding)

Auditors: CVCA and/or CNYD&CTA Members: Free Auditors: Non-Members: $10 per day

Lunch is available for PRE-purchase only for Friday, Saturday & Sunday.

FRIDAY, May 15th at 6:00 pm-7:00 pm “Welcome Robin”, details and location to be

announced ALL CVCA members, auditors, clinic participants & guests are welcome.

SATURDAY, May 16th at 6:00 pm; BBQ dinner at the Equine Ed. Center. ALL CVCA members & guests and clinic participants welcome.

After dinner, Robin will discuss the day’s events and have a Q & A session.

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Robin Groves Clinic Registration CAZENOVIA COLLEGE EQUINE CENTER Woodfield Rd, Cazenovia, NY 13035

May 15th 16th and 17th, 2020 Registration opens on January 15th; deadline is March 31st. C.V.C.A. members are given priority if registered by March 16th.

NAME: _______________________________________________________________________________________________________ADDRESS: ______________________________________________________________________________________________________PREFERREDPHONE:_____________________________________EMAIL:________________________________________

☐Idon’twantalessonbutwanttoAUDITon:

☐Friday,May15th ☐Saturday,May16th☐ Sunday, May 17th CVCA & CNYD&CTA members: Free Non-CVCA/ CNYD&CTA members: $10 per day

$_______________AUDITFEE

I’dlikealessonwithmyhorsefor:☐Onesession☐Twosessions☐*Three sessions *Thirdsessionsavailableonlyifextratimeslotsremain

RankChoice(1st,2nd,3rd): ☐Friday☐Saturday☐SundayCVCAMembers-No.ofsessions___________X$110persession= Non-CVCAMembers-No.ofsessions___________X$135persession=$_______________

LESSONFEE☐STALL(s):YES/NO(youcleanstalls&provideallfeedandbedding;stripstallupondeparture;

pleasebringyourownstallcleaningtools)Ifyes,pleaseindicate:Fri#ofstalls:____+Sat#ofstalls:____+Sun#ofstalls:____=Total#ofstalls____X$27=

$_______________STALLFEE

☐LUNCH:YES/NO/NotSure☐Fri.May15th☐Sat.,May16th☐ Sun.,May17thIfyouarenotsure,RSVPtoJoannenolaterthanWed.May15thandpaytheday-of

Ifyesforlunch,#persons/days________X$10perday=$_______________FRI/SAT/SUNLUNCH

☐SAT.EVENINGBBQ6:00pm:YES/NO/NotSureIfyouarenotsure,RSVPtoCarolnolaterthanWed.May15thandpaytheday-of

Ifyes,#people________X$20=$_______________SATURDAYDINNER

☐DONATIONtoCVCA(optional) $_______________OPTIONALDONATION

Enclosedisacheckfor $_______________TOTALAMOUNT

Should you have to cancel, we will gladly refund your Registration Fee if we can fill

your spot(s) for this clinic

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Robin Groves Clinic Registration Hosted by Cherry Val ley Carr iage Assn at Cazenovia Col lege Equine Center

May 15th, May 16th and 17th, 2020 Registration opens on January 15th; deadline is March 31st. C.V.C.A. members are given priority if registered by March 16th.

If you are bringing a horse to the clinic, please submit this page with registration. If bringing more than one horse, please contact Joanne Schoonmaker

NAME:____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ADDRESS:_________________________________________________________________________________________________________PREFERREDPHONE:_______________________________________EMAIL:____________________________________________GROOM’SNAME: _________________________________________________________________________________________________

Iwillparticipateas(checkallthatapply):

☐DrivingSingle☐DrivingPair☐Rider☐Long-liningHORSE’SNAME:_____________________________________________________HORSE’SAGE:___________HORSE’SBREED:____________________________________HORSE’SSIZE:____________________________ HORSE’SEXPERIENCELEVEL:____________________________________________________________________

Whatwouldyouliketoworkon?(Pleasebespecific;Robinwantstohelpyouachieveyourgoalsandneedstoknowwhattheyare!)________________________________________________________________________________________________________FOR EACH HORSE, PLEASE ENCLOSE COPIES OF CURRENT RABIES

VACCINATION PLUS CURRENT NEGATIVE COGGINS WITH

PAYMENT AND REGISTRATION FORM(S)

OUT OF STATE HORSES MUST HAVE CURRENT CVI

Registration opens on January 15th; deadline is March 31st.

C.V.C.A. members are given priority if registered by March 16th. MAKE ALL CHECKS PAYABLE TO:

CHERRY VALLEY CARRIAGE ASSOCIATION

MAIL YOUR REGISTRATION and CHECK FOR THE FULL AMOUNT and

COPIES OF CURRENT RABIES AND NEGATIVE COGGINS AND CVI (CVI FOR OUT-OF-

STATE HORSES ONLY) TO:

Joanne Schoonmaker 3590 WATERVALE ROAD, MANLIUS, NY 13104

Questions? Contact Joanne at 315-682-4577 or email at Schoonmaker@windstream.net

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Riding the Stage to Albany

Cazenovia Republican, May 24, 1906

The Stage Coach Ride

Something Quite Unknown to The Present Generation An Albany Trip in the Pleasanter Part of the Year was an Agreeable

Experience. - The Driver a Product of the Times.

The old fashioned thorough-brace stagecoach, which used to rumble through Cazenovia and over the Nelson hills, was a familiar object in the earliest days of the village, but is quite unknown to the present generation. The route followed by this stage line was over the Great Western series of turnpikes, from Albany to Syracuse, with daily service each way, and was, with a similar line on the Genesee road, the only public means of conveyance between these places. The coaches wee quite comfortable, and afforded accommodations for twelve or fifteen passengers. They were drawn by four and sometimes six horses, with relays about every twenty miles; and covered the entire distance of the route, within twenty-four hours.

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This line commenced operations in 1817, shortly after the opening of the Cherry Valley end of the road, and was an extension of the Albany and Cobleskill stage line. The route followed one of the two principal thoroughfares leading westward across the state, and was crowded with general traffic through which the coaches made their way. A trip over this route occupied a night and parts of two days, passengers leaving Syracuse at ten in the morning reaching Albany before noon the following day. Not much sleep was obtained during the night ride and not much effort was made to obtain it. The passengers generally took this discomfort good naturedly, however, and made the best of the situation. Wayside inns were scattered all along the road at frequent intervals, and stops were made at stated points for meals and change of horses. At these inns the traveler was cordially welcomed, and in the colder months, greeted by a cheering fire of blazing logs, crackling in the old-fashioned Franklin fire place, and generously dispensing its glow and warmth. Here also was found an old style, but genuine, country hospitality, accompanied by such physical comforts as hunger or thirst might require. The hot flip-irons were in the glowing coals ready to impart just the right temperature and flavor to the foaming mug of ale or cider. On the counter of the small, but well stocked bar was a steaming bowl of hot Tom and Jerry (a popular old time drink not often found now-a-days,) ready and available for immediate use. These timely and agreeable night refreshments, made the occasional stops not at all uninteresting, and generally provoked the inquiry of the driver, as to the distance to the next stopping place. So the night wore on, and the morning sun found the stage well on its way towards Albany.

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In the summer time this trip was most enjoyable. The route lay through a hilly and picturesque section of the State, and many pleasant village and pleasing rural scene. At many points on the road, the passing stage was the event of the day and the driver's horn announcing its approach, never failed to bring to open door and swinging gate, the farmer's wife and children to greet the coming coach. The stage driver of that period was a product of the times and of his environment. He was often an interesting character, and may be said to have been in a class by himself, his counterpart not being easily found in any other occupation. Driving over his allotted route, by day and by night, in the summer and winter, in all sorts of weather, though mud and snow in the colder months, inured to hardship, skilled in the handling of the reins, careful of his team, and ambitious to deliver his passengers safely at the end of journey, were his distinguishing qualities, and tended to the development of individual traits peculiar to himself. In recalling the names of these old-time drivers it is quite possible that some of the earlier residents of Cazenovia and Nelson, have not yet quite forgotten Jerry White and Phorn Church, is fairly representative of the class to which reference is here made. Both of these men were experienced and careful drivers, and in their day, were well known along the line, and in many ways were unique characters. They were long in the service, and could be counted on in darkest night or wildest storm to bring their coaches through on scheduled time. They knew every inch of the rod over which they drove, and never failed to deliver their passengers safely at end of journey.

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An Albany trip on one of these coaches was in the pleasanter part of the year, was an agreeable experience. There a seat on the box of the stage was generally preferred to the more limited room inside and the passenger deemed himself quite fortunate who secured one by the side of the driver, especially if the driver was our old friend, Jerry White. On such occasions Jerry's confidence was easily secured; his fund of anecdote and story was large, and easily drawn upon. He knew something interesting about every mile of road, and needed little encouragement to tell it. His stories were sure to be properly sent up and embellished, and he could tell of more things that never happened than any other driver between Albany and Syracuse. At any rate he was always entertaining and the traveler who sat on the box with Jerry was not likely to soon forget his quaint and humorous personality. The last stop of the coach on its way to Albany was at McGowan's tavern some eight miles from the city. Here the final change of horses was made and passengers given a brief opportunity to get acquainted with Dutch hospitality as dispensed at this famous Inn. Whoever has stopped once at McGowan's will easily remember the mammoth fireplace, the odd furniture and surroundings of the inn and the genial old Dutchman who ran it. A further short ride of an hour and Albany was in view. The stage business on this route, as well as on most others in this State, was at its best from 1820 to 1845. Its rapid decline thereafter was owing to the packet lines on the newly finished Erie Canal, and later, to the competition of the New York Central Railroad system, which soon controlled the bulk of the passenger business. This monopoly administered a finishing blow to the stages, and soon after, to the packets as well.

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The old-fashioned, easy-going stagecoach belongs to another age, or to a newer country, and is no longer seen on its once familiar routes. But the turnpike over which it ran still exists, and wends its way among the same pleasant country. The extensive business, however, which formerly crowded that thoroughfare, has founded other avenues, and is not likely to return, and the wayside inns, for the post part, are also things of the past. he music of the stage horn and the crack of the driver's whip, no longer awaken the sleeping villages, and country life along the road, seems to have lost something of its old-time charm, for which, the more rapid methods of modern life, does not fully recompense. This article is from Richard Palmer’s Stagecoach blog http://stagecoachdays.blogspot.come/2011/10/riding-stage-to-albany.html Mr. Palmer has also written a book: The “Old Line Mail”; Stagecoach Days in Upstate New York, North Country Books, 1977.

Many thanks to Joanne and Jim Schoonmaker for submitting this wonderful article!

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Passings….

MICHAEL JON WELLS MichaelJonWells,72,ofRodmanRd.,Hamilton,NYpassedawaysurroundedbyfamilyonSunday,November17,2019atCrouseHospitalinSyracuse.HewasbornOctober4,1947inOneida,NY,asonofthelateJohnandHildredEdkinsWells.MichaelwasagraduateofHamiltonHighSchoolandaveteranoftheU.S.AirForce,havingservedfrom1966untilhishonorabledischargein1970.OnJune24,1978hemarriedJeannineG.“Wendy”McGregoratAmericanaVillageinHamiltonandtheywere

happilymarriedfor41years.MichaelworkedfortheVillageofHamiltoninvariouscapacitiesuntilretiringaswaterplantoperatorin2002.Abelovedfamilyman,inhisfreetimehemostenjoyedspendingtimewithhisfamilyandgrandchildrenandgolfing.Hewasalsoadedicatedhotrodenthusiast,buildingandcustomizinghotrodsthatwerehighlypraisedinthehotrodcommunityandsoldbothacrosstheUSandinternationally.Survivingarehislovingwife,Wendy;hischildren,AshleyWellsofEarlville;Rorie(Michael)WellsEllersonofPhiladelphia,PA;sisters,Dona(Paul)VantineofPahrump,NV;Jan(Kenneth)Holden,Chittenango,NY;Jill(Daniel)Clausen,Coulterville,CA;grandchildren,Phiona,ThomasandLylahOsborne,allofEarlville;twosisters-in-law,Karyn(Larry)BriggsofEastFalmouth,MAandSusan(Steven)McLaughlinofBoltonLanding,NYandtwobrothers-in-law;Kip(Linda)McGregorofHuddleston,VAandMichaelMcGregorofHamilton,NY,aswellasmanyniecesandnephews.Hewaspredeceasedbyhisnephew,PaulMichaelVantineandhiswife’sparentsLewisandJeannineMcGregor.ContributionsinhismemorymaybemadetotheLeukemia&LymphomaSociety,DonorServices,POBox98018,Washington,DC20090-8018orwww.lls.org.

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Members Out and About… Have an activity you want to share? Please send the details to Carol Ilacqua at carol.ilacqua@gmail.com.

ThankYouJayandKimWilliams!TheLorenzoCVCABoothhasnewfriends!KimandJayhavevolunteeredtoruntheCVCAin2020.Aren’ttheywonderful?Pleasehelpthemintheirfirstyearbyvolunteeringtohelpstafftheboothandtostopbyandsayhello!

TheBainbridgeSleighRallyisscheduledforSaturday,January25,2020.

WatchtheBainbridgeChamberofCommercecommunitycalendarwebsiteforfurtherdetailsathttp://bainbridgeny.org/community-calendar/

LANDS’ END CVCA Logo Apparel from Lands’ End You can now order items directly from Lands’ End with the CVCA Logo embroidered on them. You can even play with stitching colors! When on http://www.landsend.com, go into their Business Outfitters Area or log into http://business.landsend.com. You’ll have to set up your personal account with your name and email. To add the CVCA logo to your Logo Library, use the CVCA Logo #1450555W and the Customer Number #6815293. If you’d like to order from a catalog and/or speak to a real live human, call Lands’ End customer service at 1-800-338-2000. The embroidery cost is $5.95 per item.

FORSALE:Meadowbrookw/fenders,new48”wheels,darkoak.$900orbestoffer.CallJimFero-(315)687-3895.FORSALE:Sears&Roebuck2-wheelcarriage.Horsesize.Ibelievethewheelsare50"andshafts78".ContactPeggyatpw14@cornell.eduortext607.229.6733.$300orbestoffer.FOR SALE: Driving bit with 5” Konradmouthpiece. Shanks: 3”. Comeswith bit guards. $30.00.ContactJudySobczakat:jes41@cornell.edu

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O ff i ce r s an d B oard o f D i rec to r s

President: Judy Sobczak, Ithaca, NY 607-220-7955 jes41@cornell.edu Vice President: Lisa Teichert, McDonough, NY 607-863-3684 lisateichert@ymail.com

Secretary: Deb Grantham, Ithaca, NY 607-342-1028 dgg3@cornell.edu Treasurer: Sharon Baum, Locke, NY 607-592-9259 sebaum777@gmail.com

Paul Buck, Groton, NY 13073 607-592-6307 ptb222@aol.com Carol Buckhout, Cazenovia, NY 315-655-3320 carolbuckhout1@gmail.com

Judy Cary Canastota, NY 315-247-5884 hhep@citlink.net Joanne Schoonmaker, Manlius, NY 315-682-4577 schoonmaker@windstream.net

Lorraine Van Luven, North Syracuse, NY 315-569-4643 rockinghorse41@netzero.net

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