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Cambridge Closet Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

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Submitted by Cambridge CSD
On Friday, November 11, from 8 am to noon, the Cambridge Central School District (CCSD) will hold a ribbon cutting ceremony for the Cambridge Closet, for community members to find items for their students who are in need of clothing or toiletries. 

The closet is equipped with lightly-used or new clothing, sneakers, boots, winter gear, backpacks, hygiene kits, and more, for those who find themselves in need. The closet is available daily for teachers and staff to access should a student need arise during the school day. [Read more…] about Cambridge Closet Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

Young Anglers Fishing Tournament

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On Sunday morning, August 7th, the Lake Lauderdale Improvement Association, Inc. hosted their 26th annual young anglers fishing tournament on beautiful Lake Lauderale. The 37 young anglers, ages 2 to 15 years old, lined the county park shoreline for a fun morning of fishing, face painting, food and prizes. 

Jonah Steven caught the largest fish, a 25 ½ inch Northern Pike, and was the grand prize winner. Francis MacJarrett caught the most fish of the day, twenty-one! Other prize winners: Age group 2-7 years: 1st place Connor Conklin, 2nd place Ellie Amatriello, 3rd place Parker Morrison. Age group 8-11 years: 1st place Eli Barnes, 2nd place Asa Steffen, 3rd place Justin Tully. Age group 12-15 years: 1st place Evan Yurshack, 2nd place Brigid Toleman, 3rd place Michael Becker.

Thanks to the generosity and support from individual donations and Cambridge area businesses, all young anglers received a prize for participating in this event. This annual event hosted by the LLIA, Inc. provides a wonderful opportunity for families to enjoy a fun morning of fishing and fun. Please visit www.lakelauderdale.org for a full list of sponsors and photos. [Read more…] about Young Anglers Fishing Tournament

Summer Field School in Historical Archaeology

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Submitted by CCSD
This year, students attending Cambridge Central School (CCS) Summer Field School in Historical Archaeology spent time investigating a local site in White Creek known as the Van Corlaer Trading Post. Students participating in the program learned skills in archaeological field work, which included surveying, map making, excavation techniques, artifact identification, and historic preservation. The Trading Post is believed to have been built by Arendt Van Corlaer, a Dutch fur trader between 1709 and 1711 for a local Native American Sachem known as Soquon, “The Owl King.”

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