Resident buys paver block for vet park

E. Caroline Casper recently purchased a “paver block” for the new Veterans Memorial Park for her grandfather, Adolph Kasper, who was born in Richenburg, Austria, in 1841. He emigrated to the United States July 4, 1862, hoping to escape the war in Austria But when he arrived here, he became involved in the Civil War joining the Union Army on Jan. 22, 1864, enlisting in Company S. Sixteenth Regiment, New York Heavy Artillery. Upon his honorable discharge in Washington, D.C., on Aug. 31, he became a United States Citizen and lived in Auburn.

Casper remembers him telling of his Civil War experiences, especially how frightened he was during a terrible thunder storm on Lookout Mountain in Tennesee. He died at the age of 93 in Auburn.

Anyone wishing to purchase a paver block for a veteran may contact John Barwinczok at 253-6022.

Pulaksi rep to appear on television

Assemblyman Will Barclay, R-Pulaski, will appear on the local television program, “Food For Thought,” at 12:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 4. The Assemblyman will prepare Barclay's Chicken Pot Pie.

“I hope to talk about the upcoming Legislative session, which will be upon us shortly, as I prepare a family favorite,” Barclay said in a release.

The show, with host George Kilpatrick, features people, places and happenings of the central New York community. The program will also rebroadcast at 10 p.m.

Seymour Library to host meeting

Seymour Library will host an informal meeting with library director Sheila Anderson at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 12, at the library, 176-178 Genesee St., Auburn. Patrons are invited to stop by the Reference Room to hear about future goals for the library, ask questions and offer ideas.

For more information, call the library at 252-2571.

Montezuma seniors going to Lancaster

On Sept. 18 and 19, the Montezuma seniors will be going to Lancaster, Pa. to see “In the Beginning,” a new show at Sight and Sound Theater. The group will also stop at Founders Hall and Chocolate World for a sweet treat.

For more information, contact Jackie at 776-4091.

Red Cross invites volunteers to party

The Board of Directors of the Cayuga County Chapter of the American Red Cross invite all past, present and future Red Cross volunteers to attend the annual Volunteer Celebration & Dessert Buffet from 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 27, in The Great Hall of Westminster Presbyterian Church, 17 William St., Auburn. The awards ceremony and Chapter's annual meeting will begin at 7:30 p.m. There will be a delectable dessert buffet featuring tempting treats made by the board.

RSVPs are appreciated by Sept. 19. Friends and family of Red Cross volunteers are encouraged to attend and learn more about what the Red Cross does for Cayuga County. This event is free and open to the public.

- From staff reports