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A photo from the July 30, 1961 edition of The Sunday Press shows the devastation A present-day view of the turn off onto Martin Brook Rd. in Unadilla. The bridge, wrought up and down the hillsides of Unadilla after a July 29 combination flash flood- washed out in the flood of July 29, 1961, is today reinforced and relieved by a concrete electrical storm, where torrential waters tore out chunks of bridge on Martin Brook St. culvert running below the roadway. This Week Marks 55th Anniversary of 1961 Flood in Unadilla By Allison Collins A July 30, 1961 report in later…it became apparent that waters to split and flow east The physical aftermath of that.” A photo included in the UNADILLA – 45 years be- Binghamton’s The Sunday something more sinister was and west. As Gary Moss re- the storm comprises some of July 30 Sunday Press article fore the devastation wrought Press, stated, “The violent afoot and folks rose as one to called, “The D & H Railroad the most tangible recollec- pictures Carsten Hansen sur- by the now infamous flood of storm began about 6 a.m. By the drum beat of the heaviest embankment all along that tions from that time. Connie veying the damage done to his late June, 2006 and 50 before 7 o’clock, the waters from deluge of rain to besiege this stretch made a perfect dam Lutz said, “I remember open- garage, which is shown hav- the damaging flood that would hills north of Unadilla be- community in many a year.” for all the water running off ing the door to the cellar and ing collapsed atop two cars. hit at the start of September gan gushing down onto the An incredible seven inches of the hills.” Charla Hammond seeing the water right up to the In addition to the many 2011, the village of Unadilla village. Within a half hour, rain came down in less than corroborated, saying, “The top step. My mom’s canned family homes and properties was struck hard and fast by most of the damage had been three hours! railroad tracks saved our goods were all floating on the affected, several area busi- a July 29, 1961 combination done.” Similarly, an Aug. 4 The real damage was neighborhood.” Floodwaters surface. Being kids, we had nesses also sustained signifi- flash flood, thunder- and elec- edition of the Unadilla Times caused by the rapid influx of “sought exit through the rail- a good time walking around cant damage from the storm trical storm. This week marks said excitedly, “In a few brief rainwater that swelled Martin road underpass at each end of with water up to our knees.” and resultant flooding. The the 55th anniversary of that moments Saturday morning, Brook, the Kilkenny, Round the village and flooded Main Charla Hammond remembers, UT reported, “One of the humbling lashing at the hands the elements tore asunder that Top, Carr’s Creek and other St. to a depth of two to four “water smash[ing] through larger losses was sustained by of Mother Nature and, despite which represented many years high-ground streams beyond feet at both ends of the vil- the Hansens’ garage, yet they J.W. Van Cott & Son, Inc…A predating its other, more ubiq- of planning, work and saving the capacity of their banks. lage,” said the Aug. 4 UT had the good neighborly fore- large amount of stock such uitous fellows, many remem- on the part of a large number Because of its position on the report. sight to phone us to warn us as cement, ceiling tile, nails ber the flood of ‘61 clearly of area residents. Shortly af- southerly* side of town, the The Sunday Press article what was coming!” Likewise, and number of all kinds was and vividly. While the marks ter 6 a.m., the heavens grew Susquehanna River, however, elaborates: “Extensive dam- Isabella Lanthier said, “[The ruined. The office floor buck- left by the raging waters upon dark, lightning flashed across did not overflow; it did rise age was caused in Martin water] went through Hansen’s led, papers in the vault were Martin Brook St., Maple Ave the sky, thunder resounded three feet in less than an hour, Brook St., Martin Brook Rd. house and buildings, but their soaked and the large first and N. Main St. (the areas in the valley and the sleepy- according to eye witness ac- and Maple Ave, where tons of house took the worst damage. floor areas throughout the most affected by the flood) eyed populace of the village counts at the time. water came thundering down My dad and the Hansen boys buildings were covered with may no longer linger on the rolled over for another catnap The levee formed by the from the nearby hillside, carried rocks to try and keep mud after the water went landscape, the impact made to ‘weather out’ what started railroad tracks would prove dumping…dirt, mud, uproot- the water from going into down.” At the time, a mark- on the memories of many a like just another electrical the saving grace of the storm, ed trees and other debris into the house…very frightening edly conservative estimated Unadillan is still keenly felt. storm…However, a short time ultimately causing flood- the street.” to watch the water rage like predicted around $50,000 in SEE FLOOD, PG. 5 Ken Griffey Jr., Mike Piazza Formally Inducted into Hall of Fame by Huge Induction Ceremony Crowd COOPERSTOWN – Ken of 50,000 fans – the second- York Mets fans. Looking back Griffey Jr. and Mike Piazza largest gathering in Induction into this crowd of blue and rewrote the record books history – basked in the sun orange brings me back to the during their historic big at the home of the National greatest time of my life. The league careers. Pastime. thing I miss most is making On Sunday, Griffey and Piazza led off the Ceremony, you cheer.” Piazza were part of baseball emotionally thanking the Piazza also acknowledged lore once more, as their writers who elected him, the first responders from the Hall of Fame induction his Class of 2016 classmate Sept. 11 attacks in NYC – brought historic crowds to Griffey and his childhood drawing a long, appreciative Cooperstown. And along heroes Mike Schmidt and cheer from the crowd – then the way, both were moved to Johnny Bench. During 28 turned to his family. tears by the magnitude of the minutes at the podium, moment. Piazza’s voice cracked with “My father’s faith in me, The National Baseball emotion several times. often greater than my own, Hall of Fame welcomed two “Nobody gets here alone,” is the single most important new members on Sunday Piazza said, who also thanked factor in me being elected into at the Induction Ceremony his former manager Tommy this Hall of Fame,” Piazza in Cooperstown. With 48 Lasorda, former hitting coach said. “We made it, Dad. The returning Hall of Famers Reggie Smith and former race is over. Now it’s time to on the stage at the Clark Dodgers teammate Eric smell the roses.” Sports Center and a national Karros, among others. “And The usually stoic Griffey MIKE PIAZZA AND KEN GRIFFEY, JR. stand with their Hall of Fame plaques after television audience on MLB how can I put into words my also broke down repeatedly Sunday’s Induction ceremonies. More than 50,000 people attended the ceremony, held Network, an estimated crowd love and appreciation for New – to the applause of the at the Clark Sports Center in Cooperstown. SEE HALL OF FAME, PG. 5

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The net) Kitchen at the Bainbridge regular meeting will follow at approximately 7 p.m. United Methodist Church is A Grand Old Dame and two fell but slowly got Park, Ohio, a suburb of Cin- open Saturdays from 11 a.m. B-G BOE to Meet Aug. 4 back up. Pitt was killed in- cinnati, the elephants lived in to 1 p.m. Menu for the soup BAINBRIDGE - The Bainbridge-Guilford Central School On our western trip there stantly. Her comrades were a huge barn but had time to kitchen is available in the was one place that was a stunned but recovered. The graze and enjoy life. It is said kitchen’s Facebook page. will hold a Board of Education Meeting on Thursday, Aug. 4, in must-see for us: located in circus performers were they would often play togeth- the District Conference Room at 6:30 p.m. The business portion SIDNEY - A full meal southeast Montana is an un- shocked and sad. They gave er and do some of their acts of the meeting will start at 7 p.m. is served at St. Paul’s Epis- usual gravesite on the Beaver- her a funeral and one year by themselves. Finally only copal Church, 25 River St. head County Fairgrounds. I later returned to Dillon, Mon- one remained, and in 1942 every Wednesday from 10 had read it was out behind the tana and placed a stone on her John’s widow, Lenora, gave Afton BOE to Meet, Aug. 4 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Food selec- rodeo stands and we searched grave. her to the Cole Bros. Circus. tions vary weekly and all are AFTON - The Afton Cen- the entrance on Sand St. for all over for it with no luck. A We tidied up the area a bit That was the Asian elephant, welcome. tral School Board of Edu- board meetings. cowboy coming back from and cleaned the stone because Pitt, or Petite, as she was also cation will hold its regular The board retreat will be Calgary, Canada had pulled in it was hard to read. At the top known. What a story her life UNADILLA - A week- monthly meeting on Thurs- held on Thursday, Aug. 18. with his horse trailer for some is an outline of an elephant. must have been. The town ly luncheon is served ev- day, Aug. 4. The meeting is The retreat is scheduled to be- much-needed shuteye. We Just think, if this age is cor- celebrated its circus heritage, ery Thursday at 12:30 p.m. scheduled to begin at 7 p.m. gin at 7:30 a.m., with the sec- greeted him and told him what rect she would have been born which has become a mainstay at St. Matthews Episcopal in the boardroom, directly ond (special) monthly meet- we were searching for. Stand- in 1840! of its history. Church. A free will offering is across from the District Of- ing to follow at 11 a.m. in the ing up on the gate he looked She and three others made In 1993 on the 50th anniver- appreciated. fice. Visitors are asked to use boardroom. over the area and said, “Could up what was referred to as the sary of Pitt’s death, over 100 that be it by that tree?” Sure Military Elephants and trav- people returned to Montana, Share the Bounty Dinner enough, behind a white fence eled with owner John Robin- along with five elephants, two SIDNEY - Join your friends stenciled with blue elephants son, III. At one time he owned of which were actually there and neighbors for a free com- was the granite gravestone of the largest group of elephants that fateful night. Many re- munity share the bounty din- 10th Annual Coventry Old Pitt. in captivity. I learned that called eyewitness accounts. ner on Thursday, July 28, from Her epitaph reads: John came from a long line of An elephant placed a wreath 4:30-6:30 p.m. at the Sidney Blueberry Festival circus owners and performers on Pitt’s grave and her story United Methodist Church on following a Pancake Breakfast from 7:30 to 10:30 am “Killed on this spot by and he was very proud of his was told, as well as shown, in 12 Liberty St. Thank you to Sacred Heart at the Coventryville Church on County Rt. 7 lightning August 6, 1943 animals. slides and photographs. while showing with Cole The military act had can- A popular saying in the Catholic Church for prepar- Saturday, July 30 & Sunday, July 31st Bros. Circus. nons firing and one elephant circus world was, “give em a ing and serving this meal. The Last of the John Robinson would fall wounded, while John Robinson,” This would menu will include pulled-pork herd of military elephants. another rushed in to help. The be uttered if a storm was ap- sandwiches, coleslaw, and des- For more info. or to vend, call Darci @ 373-1742 sert. We hope to see you there! Age 102. MAY GOD BLESS “nurse,” Tillie, wore a first aid proaching or if you had a long Games • Music • Contests • Food • More! HER.” cap and was a favorite of the trip to the next town and it crowds. They performed from meant to make it quicker, Here is her tale. A severe the 1880’s on, for about 20 pack it up, and let’s go. That is storm appeared, and out west years. Due to financial prob- kind of ironic in light of what hicken they can be fearsome. 2,000 lems, several elephants were happened to Old Pitt. C BBQ BAINBRIDGE – The Bainbridge American Legion Post 806 will be people were gathered under eventually sold to Ringling Next time: In my day I cre- the tent waiting for the el- Bros., but several of the oldest ated quite a calamity. Where SIDNEY - There will be a ephants to parade in. A light- remained with Robinson. At am I buried? Chicken barbecue by Wilson’s ning bolt hit three elephants their winter home in Terrace to support the Jeremy Cawley Memorial Bowling Tourna- ment Saturday, Aug. 6, in the Video Entertainment parking lot, Sidney, from 9:30 a.m. un- til gone.

Thursday, July 28th 1ST MOVIE: STAR TREK BEYOND (PG-13) 2nd MOVIE: GHOSTBUSTERS (PG-13) Summer Suppers Fri., Sat., and Sun., July 29th-31st BAINBRIDGE – The Bainbridge American Legion Post 806 will be 1ST MOVIE: JASON BOURNE (PG-13) FRANKLIN - St Paul’s 2nd MOVIE: STAR TREK BEYOND (PG-13) Visit our website www.drive-in.ws or like us on Facebook Episcopal Church, Main * Please note there will be a Car Show on Sunday 7/31 from 3pm until 7:30pm St., Franklin will offer a summer BBQ for its monthly First Thursday Community Dinner on Thursday, August THE POWER TO 4, from 5-7 p.m. The monthly dinners are in support of the DO IT RIGHT. ongoing interior renovation project. A free will offering is accepted for the dinner, NEW AND REMODEL CONSTRUCTION INSTALLATION FOR: POOL & SPA which this month will be NEW SERVICE & UPGRADES VEHICLE CHARGERS grilled hamburgers and hot NEW LIGHTING & UPGRADES dogs with salads, desserts and ELECTRICAL CODE CORRECTIONS HVAC EQUIPMENT WIRING th beverages. A wide variety RADON MITIGATION SYSTEMS 70 Annual Otsego County Fair is Fast Approaching WELL AND BOILER CONTROLS ALL ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES of soups will also be offered MORRIS – The 70th an- Annual 5K Benefit Run will wagon rides, performances by for the “all you want to eat” 607-895-PLUG (7584) buffet. nual Otsego County Fair will start from the fairgrounds at Chee-Chee the Clown, Pirates [email protected] be held Tuesday, August 2 8:30 a.m. Throughout the day, of the Colombian Caribbean Bainbridge, NY 13733 through Sunday, August 8 in there will be 4-H presenta- aerial high wire show, Buffalo www.JMelectricalcontracting.com Morris. tions, will the 4-H livestock Barfield and U-Herd of Enter- Fully Insured | Free Estimates Accepts Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Discover The fair will focus on fun, auction at 3 p.m. tainment, livestock and horse food and entertainment during Also on Saturday, the shows and Critter Crossing Pancake Listing the “best six days of summer” Grange building will feature Chainsaw Art. BAINBRIDGE – The Bainbridge American Legion Post 806 will be celebration. Getting things the Mini Talent Contest at 1 The free entertainment tent started with a bang, general p.m. and Maxi Talent Contest will have a 12-and-under ka- \AFTON - The Afton Vet- SERVICE TECHNICIANS admission will be reduced at 3 p.m., with best of show be- raoke contest at noon, as well erans of Foreign Wars Post and grandstand admission ginning at 6 p.m., sponsored as an adult contest held in the 3529 will host an all-you-can- We are seeking to employ technicians that will be free on opening day. by NBT Bank of Edmeston. same venue. The adult and eat pancake breakfast Satur- Grandstand attractions will Also in the Grange building, teen karaoke finale will be at day, July 30 from 7 a.m. to have experience in Fuel oil and propane include tractor and truck pulls diverse entertainment offer- 7 p.m. Musical performances 11 a.m. The breakfast will be heating systems, repair or replacement & and weeklong demolition der- ings will include clogging, by Dirt Road Express and served at the VFW Post at 187 bies. Other initial highlights singing, and harmonica con- Sundown will also be found Main St., Afton, across from installation of hot air furnances, boilers, will include New York State certs on Tuesday; the cutest in the entertainment tent, on the NBT building. The break- water heaters, complete heating systems, sire stake harness racing, the baby/toddler contest and ex- Tuesday. Friday, Aug. 5 audi- fast will be open to all and will fire service and school band hibitions by the Asian Ameri- ences will be treated to the include pancakes, scrambled and basic maintenance. parade and fireworks at dusk. can Association of Otsego tunes of Ethan Harris, Ameri- eggs, sausage, home fries, cof- The Gillette Shows Mid- County Cultural Dance and can Idol’s Bucky Covington fee and juice. There is a small Applicants must have at least one full year way, appearing at the fair for Music on Wednesday; perfor- and the Jason Wicks Band. charge for the breakfast and experience in the eld. Please apply within the 47th season, will open dai- mances by the Otsego School Sunday, Aug.7 fairgoers all proceeds will go to help the ly at noon and will have spe- of Dance and Performing Arts can watch the open english Veterans of Foreign Wars Post or fax your resume to: cial pay-one- price ride fare in at 4 pm. on Thursday and by and western horse shows. 3529. The Afton VFW post effect Aug. 3 and 6, from 5 to the O’Donnell-Kelly School Also on Sunday, there will be 3529 has been active in Afton Boulder Oil Company 10 p.m., and again Aug. 4 and of Irish Dance at 6 p.m. and, a church service in the Grange for many years and is current- 7, from noon to 5 p.m. on Friday, Mary Frances Per- building at 8:30 a.m. ly working to raise funds for 3 Railroad Ave. A special children’s day ricone will serenade with More more information and a veterans memorial in Foster Unadilla, NY 13849 will be held on Saturday, Au- songs of the 50’s and 60’s, fol- to see a complete schedule of Park, next to the Susquehanna gust 5 with 100 free bike give- lowed by contra dancing at 7 fair events, visit www.otsego- River in Afton and ongoing 607-369-7212 Fax: 607-369-5808 away at 3 p.m. Registration p.m. with caller, Robbie Poul- countyfair.org. updates to their post’s build- Attn: Bob Couse will begin at 1 p.m. in front of let and the band Reprobates. ing on Main St. the grandstand. Free all week will be the Saturday morning the 4th petting zoo, horse-drawn Tri-Town News — Thursday, July 28, 2016 — 3

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A Simple Gospel But there is a third way to By Pastor Brian Cutting, live and that is by the gospel. RICE & SONS, INC. Unatego Community Church The Gospel or Good News of PLUMBING • HEATING • ELECTRICAL Jesus Christ is about what Je- The truth is, all of us have sus has done for us. It is not Residential • Commercial rebelled against God and lived about our work at all, but His Boilers • Water Heaters our lives at many points as if work. The truth is, that we God didn’t exist—as if we cannot save ourselves or make weren’t accountable to Him, as ourselves worthy or accept- 967-8030 if we were in charge and could able by irreligion or by reli- Sales & Service live as we please. The penalty gion. Only Jesus can make us for this rebellion is death, right with God. When Jesus 6 Whitney Way, Bainbridge physical death, but also spiri- was on Earth, some people [email protected] tual death and separation from asked him in John 6, “What God. Unless this problem is must we do to do the works dealt with, we will have to pay God requires?” (John 6:28). In that debt for our sins ourselves other words, give us some in- and it will take an eternity to struction in religious bridge- Richard W. Wakeman, Inc. pay it. Romans tells us “for all making so that we can get have sinned and fall short of ourselves to God. But Jesus Commercial Construction the glory of God” (3:23) and answers, “The work of God it says “For the wages of sin is this: to believe in the one Cornhole is Coming to Sidney is death, but the gift of God He has sent” (6:29). In other is eternal life in Christ Jesus words, ‘believe in me,’ Jesus Seniors, July 30! our Lord” (6:23). Our physical is saying. On the cross Jesus Richard W. Wakeman LLC death is a reminder of the pen- did everything necessary for SIDNEY – There will be on-hand with playing courts Authorized Butler Building Dealer alty for our sin and rebellion. us to be made right with God. fun to be had for all at a Corn- set up on the lawn near the But spiritually we have hope Though He never did anything hole Exhibition being held gazebo. Oil & Stone Driveways because God in His mercy and wrong, He willingly took both Saturday, July 30 at the Sidney The corn-y good time is grace and love for us has made our sin and its punishment Senior Village, located at 200 free and all are welcome. SIDNEY • 607-369-5601 a way for us to be forgiven upon Himself. He then offers Fox St. from 5:30-8 p.m. There will be soft drinks and and restored to a relationship you his life and forgiveness as The event is being called, water available at the exhibi- [email protected] with Himself. There is a way a free gift if you will simply “a great opportunity to learn tion. So come on down, try to stand before God when we repent of living as your own about this recent popular your hand at cornhole, and die and have Him declare us god. You must repent of either sporting game that can be have some fun! not guilty and forgiven, and to ignoring God or repent of try- played by young and old, men For more information, call invite us to enter the incred- ing in your own efforts and and women.” Additionally, Dick Price at 563-8075 or Pine Ridge Groceries ible future He has planned for religion to be made acceptable experienced players will be 435-6197. us. That way, the only way is to God. Rather than trusting through Jesus Christ. In John ourselves or trusting our reli- WEEKLY WE DO MEAT 14:6 - Jesus answered, “I am gious efforts, the Gospel calls Come Have Breakfast With Us AND CHEESE the way, the truth and the life. us to trust Jesus as God. The MEAT and CHEESE PLATTERS No one comes to the Father good news of the Gospel is The “Kick-Off” Breakfast the community are invited to SPECIALS except through me.” that Jesus has done everything for the 10th Annual Town of start the weekend off right Meats And Cheeses Sliced In Store. You see, there are really necessary for you to be saved, Coventry Blueberry Festival with a good, hearty country Buy sliced or chunked—any amount you desire. will be Saturday, July 30, at style breakfast. three ways you can live (this made right and restored to re- BUY BULK BY THE POUND and $AVE — came from Timothy Keller): lationship with God. He has First Congregational Church, From State Hwy. 206 or Coventryville, serving from 7 41, cross onto County Rd. Variety of Bread Flours - Including Gluten-Free Products You can turn to irreligion, done everything needed for Nuts – Dried Fruits – Snack Mixes – and Lots More! where you reject God and all you to be given the gift of life to 10:30 a.m. 27 at the blinking light in FROM THE DELI — forms of religion and you try now and throughout eternity. All you can eat pancakes Coventryville - you will see to live by your own wisdom with homemade blueberry our signs and the church Wide Variety of Meats and Cheeses - Including several kinds You simply need to receive it of Swiss, Cheddar and Yogurt Cheese and find your own way in life. and believe and trust in Him sauce, sausage, scrambled from there. Plenty of free You determine your own stan- with every fiber of your being. eggs fresh from the pan, from parking - handicap accessible dards and seek to live by them Once you receive Jesus as scratch sausage gravy and hot - welcome to all. and make yourself acceptable your Savior, that isn’t the end biscuits, home fried potatoes After breakfast, travel that way. You may not believe of the story, but rather the - plenty of hot coffee, orange on up State Hwy. 206 to in life after death at all, but beginning. I don’t take salva- juice and more. the Blueberry Festival on We Rock the Southern Tier! you figure that if there is life tion like a ticket to heaven and Vendors, fire personnel and Coventry Fire Dept. grounds. after death that you will some- then go off and live however how be okay because you I please. “Thanks for the gift lived by your own convictions Jesus, but I’ll take it from 5th Spencer Family Reunion to and did what you thought was here.” No, turning to God in right. faith requires submitting to Take Place July 30 A second way to live is to Jesus as King. You recognize BUTTERNUTS - The 5th to help raise money to cover turn to religion. All religions that you don’t know the best Spencer family reunion will the cost of the park rental. If when you boil them down are way to live. You trust that God be held at the Copes Corners you wish to contribute, please IN OXFORD Rock Products - Sand & Gravel OPEN TO THE PUBLIC really about our efforts to get your creator and designer has Park, on SR 51 between Mt. do. Crusher Run, Crushed Stone, to God, to make ourselves ac- a lot more wisdom about the Upton and Gilbertsville, on Some of the names of de- ELEVEN LOCATIONS Various Size Rip Rap Boulders, ceptable with God. It is like best way to live life than you Saturday, July 30, in pavilion scendants who remain in the TO SERVE YOU - 1/2” Minus Screenings building a bridge across a do. Jesus called us to follow number 1. We plan to start area are: Spencer, Leech, NY: Lounsberry, Owego, Tioga Center, NYS DOT & PennDOT large body of water: you sink Him. He said, “If you love me eating around 12:00. Please Hoag, Nichols, Bresee, Utter, Whitney Point, Oxford & Lisle Approved Materials a pylon and then build out to you will obey my commands.” bring a dish to pass. Laraway, Hitt, Kim, Barrows, Pa: Birchardville, Wysox, 70 TRUCK FLEET that until you can sink another Now I live a new life. Instead Jonathan Spencer was one Dorman, Brown, and Robbins. New Milford, Jackson, Lenox AVAILABLE FOR DELIVERY pylon farther across. It is a lot of me on the throne of my life of the first settlers of the Un- There may be others, let’s find of work and it can look very being the boss and doing what adilla River near Rockdale, in out. There will be a copier and 607-687-1114 • Fax: 687-1856 impressive, but it is a bridge to I feel like, now I live for Je- the Town of Unadilla. His ser- printer so you can take any in- Corporate O ce: 3430 St. Rte. 434, Apalachin, NY 13732 • www.lopke.net nowhere because the body of sus. I don’t do this out of mere vice in the Revolutionary War formation that you want with water you are trying to cross duty or obligation, as if it is a helped him discover that val- you. One of our members has in order to get to God is too drudgery to obey God. I don’t ley. He, with his wife, Martha, written a book on the descen- GREENE far. In religion we may talk obey Jesus, or become part of and some of their many chil- dants of Jonathan and Martha about God and we may use His church, or do good things, dren, are buried in the Spen- that brings the line up-to-date, PHYSICAL THERAPY & God, but we don’t really love in order to be forgiven or ac- cer Cemetery, about one mile as far as he has the correct in- WOUND CARE TREATMENT or trust God. We trust our- cepted by God – Jesus already below Rockdale, on the Back formation. That will be avail- selves and our works to make bridged that gap for me. Now River Rd. (formerly Spencer able as well. “Maximizing the Quality of Life and Movement” us right and acceptable and I live for Jesus out of love and St.). There are other Spencer For more information, significant.W e think our good out of gratitude for this incred- family members that settled please contact Joyce Ut- works obligate God to give ible gift of salvation that He near Oneonta as well. All are ter Norris at 315-691-9024 Ask about our First Line us a good life. We live hop- has given me. Salvation is free very cordially invited. or visit our Facebook page, Therapy Lifestyle Program! ing that when we die and see and easy to receive, but living There will be a tour of the Spencer Descendants from • Lose weight and decrease body fat God that all our works will in response to it means a life- Spencer Cemetery in the af- Unadilla, NY. If you think all add up to enough and that time of growth and struggle. ternoon, and a sharing of in- you have a Spencer ancestor, • Fight disease God will give us an “A” for ef- formation by those who have please come, and we will try • Lower blood pressure and cholesterol fort. But religion is a bridge to researched the family history. and help you figure it out. • Dr. Suggested vitamins and supplements with a nowhere. There will also be an auction guided approach to exercise and nutrition! Traveling out of town for Terry-Gardner Family Reunion A Celebration to Remember Spinal Decompression Therapy? BAINBRIDGE - The 2016 Terry-Gardner family reunion Evelyn LeSuer Youngs is Set NO MORE! will take place Aug. 14, by the Bill Payne Park in Bainbridge. Spinal decompression now offered by Attendees are asked to bring a dish to pass and their own table for July 30 Dr. Gary Parker here in Greene! service, drinks will be provided. Lunch will begin at 1:30 p.m. Also in Sidney, Oxford and Whitney Point Come to meet and greet, but mostly have fun and build BAINBRIDGE – A celebration of life memorial event for Ev- Locations! memories! elyn LeSuer Youngs (12/5/23 – 10/14/15) will be held for family and friends of the Youngses on July 30 at Clinton Park, Rte. 7, Bainbridge. The event will run from noon to 5 p.m., with free Call Today! 607-656-4464 Call 561-3526 to get your music by the Woodshed Prophets from 5-8 p.m. and then from ad in the 8-11 p.m. the Bruce Beadle Band will play. 33 N. Chenango St., Greene, NY 13778 Dr. Gary G. Parker, Jr., DPT Tri-Town News Office: 607-656-4464 • Fax: 607-656-4593 4 — Tri-Town News — Thursday, July 28, 2016

P.O. Box 208, 85 Main St., Suite 1., Sidney, NY 13838 Oneonta Plans Big for Craft Beer & Food After $10 Telephone: (607) 561-3526 FAX: (607) 563-8999 E-mail: [email protected] Million Award Announcement The Tri-Town News (UPSPS 618-740) is published Thursdays for $34 per year in the counties of Broome, Chenango, Delaware and Otsego, $32 for e-mail subscriptions and $39 elsewhere by River Valley News By Allison Collins A press released from Cuo- hospitality.” award, Mayor Andy Matviak Group (SMG08, LLC), P.O. Box 208, Sidney, NY 13838. Periodical mo’s office on July 20 stated: With a nod to just how of Sidney said, “I certainly postage paid at Sidney, New York. ONEONTA – Estimated “The City of Oneonta has many people and organiza- want to congratulate Oneonta Deadlines: The deadline for submitting items for publication for the crowds of over 200 gathered been chosen as the Mohawk tions had a hand in making on being awarded the ten mil- current week is Monday at noon for the church page and community calendar and 4 p.m. for news items, letters to the editor, display ads, at the Foothills Performing Valley Region’s winner of the “Authentically Oneonta” the lion.” Acknowledging that classified ads and legal notices. Holidays and special sections may Arts Center on Market St., Downtown Revitalization Ini- winning DRI application that Sidney in its own right is en- require earlier deadlines that will be posted. Oneonta on the afternoon of tiative Competition. Oneonta it was, Mayor Herzig said at tering into a time of forward- POSTMASTER: Send address changes to: Tuesday, July 19 to hear what will be one of ten communi- Tuesday’s event, “This doesn’t moving action as it works to THE TRI-TOWN NEWS was teased as an “important ties statewide to receive $10 just happen by itself.” The bring the recently reported P.O. Box 208, Sidney, NY 13838 (The Sidney Record established 1882. The Sidney Enterprise established announcement” from Gover- million apiece; these funds are committee working along- “Greenstreet” vision to frui- 1895. The Bainbridge News and the Bainbridge Republican established 1867. nor Andrew Cuomo. Though designed to catalyze growth side Herzig throughout the tion, Matviak pointed out, Combined as the Sidney Record and Bainbridge News February 1959.) Continuing the Unadilla Times (established 1854) October 4, 1967. Continuing scores of Oneonta’s most vis- and redevelopment, and to en- application process included “We in the village have sev- the Afton Enterprise and Harpursville Budget February 1969. Name changed to ible players—Mayor Gary sure a vibrant downtown and Rich Cunningham of Thoma eral grants we’re working on Tri-Town News, February 1, 1968. Herzig and First Lady Herzig, a thriving economy.” Development, Senator Jim right now and we are in the Allison Collins and Erik Berggren...... Editorial Common Council members, process renovating our own Ryan Dalpiaz...... Sales and Office Manager And, not just jumping Seward, County Board Chair many city business owners, aboard, but taking the reigns Kathleen Clark, Representa- Main St. We’re in stage one politicians and administra- of this region’s biggest and tive Craig Gelbsman, acting right now.” With regard to the Good Old Days tor’s from Oneonta’s two most promising bandwag- City Manager Meg Hun- expected injection of down- higher education hubs—were on, Oneonta plans to create gerford, Hartwick College, town Oneonta resultant of the DELHI The Sidney Pony League present, Governor Cuomo that ‘vibrant downtown and SUNY Oneonta, the City DRI award, Matviak said that, 25 YEARS AGO baseball team reportedly himself ended up not being thriving economy’ by fash- Council, the Otsego County while many village residents July 30, 1991 ended its season in fine fash- able to make the scheduled ioning the city into a go-to Chamber, and Otsego Now’s go to either Oneonta or Bing- It was announced on this ion, winning their last three upstate appearance, due to a epicurean/craft beer hotspot. CEO, Alexander “Sandy” hamton to do their shopping, day that Delaware County games. They went on to cap- downed crane on the Tappan- An initiative currently be- Mathes, Jr., and COO Eliza- he did not think the revamped collectively decided to ture victory at the first game zee Bridge. However, Cuomo ing called the Market Street beth Horvath. Oneonta downtown scene decline an offer from New of the Otsenango League sent in his stead Howard Zem- Food & Craft Beer Bever- Going forward, Oneonta would necessarily translate York City to be one of the Playoffs. sky, president and CEO of the age Innovation Area would and the other nine Mohawk into any kind of trickle-down watershed counties to take on Empire State Development see the establishment of “a Valley award recipients will economic upsweep for Sid- the responsibility of City road Corporation and the news was central food and beverage need to form planning com- ney. “We’re trying to improve repair work. After neglecting MASONVILLE just as sweet coming from hub, ag-related business sup- mittees to pin down the spe- our own Main St.,” reiterated maintenance of roads and 75 YEARS AGO him. port, an entrepreneurial cen- cifics of the large-scale proj- Matviak, “and hopefully that bridges around its reservoirs, July 31, 1941 To exuberant applause ter, workforce development, ects. As the to-be-established will be happening at the same NYC officials offered a An auction was held to Zemsky announced that, as a food and beverage-themed committee progresses with time as Oneonta’s or before.” plan wherein its watershed dispose of the buildings on the result of a comprehensive boutique hotel, development these “blueprints,” state and On the evening of Tuesday, counties would perform the the site of the soon-to-be application titled “Authenti- of mixed-use housing and a private-sector city planning July 19, following the after- repairs, to be reimbursed by Masonville grade school. cally Oneonta: A City on the defined craft beverage innova- experts will lend aide and noon’s big announcement, the City after the fact. The buildings included the Rise” drafted by Mayor Her- tion area.” District 121 assem- support. Oneonta’s City Council was Five Delaware County old gristmill owned by the zig and a collaborative com- blyman, Democrat William Before going on to thank all set to meet, with the agenda to Supervisors determined that Harry M. Bloxham estate and mittee back in May, the city Magee, said of the DRI funds, those who played a part in the concern reviewing the Authen- agreeing to enter into the a frame house in font of the would be receiving a whop- “This award will really help application process to date, tically Oneonta application in proposed deal was ‘prema- mill owned by William and ping ten million dollars to put this city on the map as a Mayor Herzig said, “The im- its entirety. To view the full ture’ Commissioner at the Avis Pritchard. make the collective vision great place to live and work.” portance of this award…can- application, visit www.oneon- time, Wayne D. Reynolds, behind the application a real- Echoing that sentiment, May- not be overstated. This comes ta.ny.us/city/government/ said, “The committee feels UNADILLA ity. The announcement came or Herzig said, “We’re look- just at the right time.” authentically-oneonta. that it will be a substantial 75 YEARS AGO complete with an oversized ing for Oneonta to become a Asked for his thoughts on cost savings to NYC to have July 31, 1941 check made out to the city. destination for food, arts and the ten million dollar DRI the county handle these major Reportedly torrential rains road rebuilding projects.” The loosened the rock and earth committee elected to with- on a slope along the D&H hold their help until seeing main line two miles south DO YOU REMEMBER? the City “showing good faith” of Wells Bridge, burying the on preexisting negotiations. tracks for some distance. For several hours, southbound SIDNEY traffic was compelled to 25 YEARS AGO avoid the debris by way of July 31, 1991 a temporary detour via the After maintaining a 1945 northbound tracks. An esti- LaFrance model fire truck for mated 30 laborers, assisted years prior, Amphenol Aero- by a bulldozer-and-clamshell space donated the vintage operation, succeeded in re- truck to Explorer Post 34 of opening the line by 11:00p.m. Sidney, to be used in parades and training exercises. The donation came about after a year of hard work on the 100 YEARS AGO July 26, 1916 part of the Explorers and “WE 3,” an original adaptation of Anton Chekhov’s “The Three A ‘High Class Home Talent Amphenol’s own realization Sisters,” will run for five final performances this week at the Show’ was announced, set to that it no longer had any use Franklin Stage Company, Wednesday through Saturday at for the truck. Giving it to the take place on Aug. 1 and 2, under the auspices of Kayeer 8pm, and Sunday at 5pm. Photo: Liz Kimball and Patricia DANIELS BOATING & BATHING RESORT: Explorers represented a way Buckley. Photo credit: Riikka Olson. Admission is free (dona- The old Daniels Boating and Bathing Resort along the banks to ensure that the truck, once Girls Auxiliary, directed by Anna Lilyan Dunkel, a pro- tions gratefully accepted); reservations recommended 829- of the Susquehanna River. Opened on May 17, 1911 by a Mr. on line for the Sidney Fire 3700 or franklinstagecompany.org Bert Daniels, the Boating and Bathing resort once included up Dept., not only remained in fessional coach from Phila- delphia. The three-part show to twelve boats, a toboggan slide and a rope slide. the community, but also got Information for Do You Remember was researched and com- put to good use. Stripping the featured skits like, “The Mar- riage of Tom Thumb,” “Dance piled by Jacob Wesley, Intern of the Sidney Historical Asso- gear off the truck, sanding it ciation. down, and painting it was a of the Giddy Girls” and the The Puffers to Perform at collaborative effort between 1916 Old Maid’s Conven- the Explorers and area busi- tion, “with 100 of Sidney’s Sidney’s First Baptist, July 30 Enjoy “Dump Desserts” at ness organizations. Ulti- best juvenile and adult talent mately, then post advisors, in the casts.” The purport- SIDNEY – The Puffers guitar, five-string banjo and Otsego County Fair Crockpot Lee Young and Ray Vosburgh edly “modern, up-to-date Old will be performing at the First violin to the dobro and the said, “It has been a long haul, Maid’s Convention,” featuring Baptist Church on 28 River ukulele. In her own right, Dar- Cook-off but it has been worth it.” an all-male cast as the maids, St. in Sidney on the evening of leen Puffer lends vocals, key- was called by Miss Dunkel, Saturday, July 30, beginning board, clarinet and saxophone MORRIS – This year, voted on by the public, with ‘the funniest thing you’ll see!’ at 6 p.m. accompaniment. The two also at the 70th annual Otsego judging lasting two hours. Bob and Darleen Puffer collaborate on song-writing County Fair, there will be a Judging will begin at 1 p.m. have been playing music to- and arrangement. series of Floral Hall crockpot and will be based on the fol- Hay Stacking Competition to Come to gether ever since marrying In their time spent touring cook-offs. The first will take lowing: ease of preparation, in 1989 and have traveled and traveling, The Puffers place at noon on Wednesday, texture, taste and appearance. Otsego Co. Fair Aug. 6 and performed extensively have been on television and Aug. 3, day two of the six-day Additionally, there will be throughout the US and Can- numerous radio stations, and event, and will feature “dump two classes: class A - made MORRIS - A new and fun dard pick-up bed only, with no ada. Bob Puffer, who began three of their songs have even desserts”; the second, with from scratch, and class B - event is coming to the Otsego ropes or tie-downs used. his music career as a country made appearances on the Eu- meat as a main ingredient, made from a box mix. County Fair on Saturday, Au- The driver must have a artist on the nightclub scene, ropean Christian Country will take place on Saturday, Winners will be determined gust 6. A hay stacking compe- valid driver’s license. The ultimately took a professional Chart. Aug. 6. and announced at 2:30 p.m. A tition will be held on the track team must supply their own path toward religion and full- Don’t miss The Puffers’ There is a small fee to cash prize will be awarded to in front of the Grandstand truck. Participants will load time Baptist ministry; his performance this Saturday at participate, due at the time the winner, with the amount starting at 10 a.m. Registra- bales, drive once around the musical evolution mirrored the First Baptist. The pair will of entry, and entries must be determined by the number of tion will begin at 9 a.m. with course, then unload in des- his professional. From the be playing fifteen musical in- in place by noon. Food must cook-off entries. 100 percent prizes determined by number ignated area. This will be a nightclub to the nave, Bob can struments and cookies and ice be completely prepared and of entry fees will go toward of teams. timed event with penalties for hold the attention of his audi- cream will be served after the cooked when entered. It will prize money! Minimum first Each team will consist of lost bales, broken bales and ence with his tuneful talent on concert. be kept warm and plugged in prize will be $50. three members. There will be unloading outside of the des- myriad instruments, playing at the site. Recipes must be at- Sign-up sheets for this fun a men/boys team which will ignated area. everything from the acoustic tached to the crockpot and at and tasty event will be avail- load 42 bales; the women/ For more information, least 20 copies of the recipe able in Floral Hall near the girls team 21 bales; the co-ed email [email protected]. available for sharing. domestics department. teams 42 bales onto a stan- Entries will be judged and Tri-Town News — Thursday, July 28, 2016 — 5 FLOOD CONTINUED HALL OF FAME CONTINUED damages. (A later report es- there were also stories of ani- from Unadilla and/or neigh- thousands of Mariners fans Sox for making this kid’s at 48,000. In the last three timated villagewide losses at mal survival during the flood; boring villages willing and who made the 2,800-plus- dream come true.” Induction Ceremonies, the $1,000,000). The same UT Genevieve Baulch shared an- able was called upon to lend mile trip to Cooperstown, Other highlights from average estimated attendance article goes on to say, “At Van ecdotally, “We gained a cat manpower and hand tools to turning the Induction Site Sunday included: has been 47,667. Cott’s, westward waters from who had floated by and man- the effort, which was further green and white…where it • The 2016 Award Winners • During the introduction Martin Brook were joined aged to climb on our car. She aided by heavy equipment was not Mets blue and orange. were honored on the of returning Hall of Famers, by floods from Kilkenny and stayed with us after that.” loans from Otsego County “I stand up here humbled Induction Ceremony stage: thunderous standing ovations Round Top creeks as well as The time devoted to clean- and the City of Oneonta. Ad- and overwhelmed,” Griffey J.G. Taylor Spink Award came for several Hall of a tremendous runoff from up and flood recovery far ditionally, the American Red said, who spoke for 21 minutes. winner Dan Shaughnessy Famers, including Randy Kilkenny Hill. All this roared outpaced the time it took the Cross set up headquarters in “I got to play this game for 22 of The Boston Globe, and Johnson, Whitey Ford and down on the Globe Silo Co. fierce storm to gouge into the Community House on the years, and I wouldn’t trade it Graham McNamee, who was Joe Torre. Fifty Hall of area, smashing several build- the Unadilla hillside. As Tuesday of the week follow- in for anything. I got a front- posthumously honored with Famers – including the Class ings and tossing lumber about Genevieve Baulch offered, ing the flood to offer need- row seat to the greatest team the Ford C. Frick Award for of 2016 – took the stage in like matchsticks.” Unadilla “I remember shoveling mud based financial assistance to ever assembled, the 1975 and broadcasters. NYC Battalion Cooperstown to participate in Oil & Fuel Co. and Lewis out of the house. I swear that flood victims. (In the Aug. 3 1976 Big Red Machine. And Fire Chief Vin Mavaro was the Induction Ceremony. The Sturgess, local pharmacist the mud kept coming out of edition of The Sidney Record I got to wear the same Reds also recognized following his Ceremony lasted one hour and at the time, also numbered the floor and walls for years & Bainbridge News it was uniform as my Dad. emotional speech at Saturday’s 55 minutes. amongst the businesses and after.” reported that, “economically, “I’m going to leave you Awards Presentation. The National Baseball Hall business owners impacted. While in the immediate the floods have been disas- with one thing: Out of my • Sunday’s estimated of Fame’s 2017 Induction While no human lives were wake of the flood a reported trous, since few damages were 22 years, I’ve learned that crowd of 50,000 fans at the Weekend will take place July lost in the storm, Unadilla fire- eleven volunteer fire depart- covered by insurance.”) only one team will treat you Clark Sports Center tied the 28-31, with the Induction men evacuated an estimated ments were called upon to Today, Unadilla has seen the best. And that’s your first 1999 crowd as the second- Ceremony scheduled five families from their homes lend equipment, manpower far more water pass under its team. I’m very proud to be a largest in the history of the for Sunday, July 30. For and the loss of livestock and and aid, the wreckage was bridges, those both literal and Seattle Mariner.” Induction Ceremony. The more information, please family pets made for some of bad enough that several days figurative, since the flood of Then Griffey donned a ball 2007 Ceremony drew an visit www.baseballhall. the most harrowing of memo- later the Unadilla Times an- July 29, 1961, proving the re- cap, turned it around in his estimated 82,000 fans, the org/hall-of-famers/ ries. Peggy Babcock Jones nounced, “Flood ravaged silience of the community and trademark style, and smiled. 1999 Ceremony crowd was future-eligibles. said, “I remember walking Unadilla has been designated the people who populate it. “I’d like to thank the estimated at 50,000 and the Martin Brook and Maple St. a disaster area by the Small Whole other generations have Mariners, Reds and White 2014 crowd was estimated in the water and being amazed Business Administration… taken root in the Village Beau- by the damage…I remem- Congressman Straton an- tiful in the intervening de- ber the awful debris packed nounced today (Aug. 2) that cades but, as Kerry Lent Bell against the railroad tracks the SBA has approved the des- pointed, out, the memories re- RIBBON CUTTING CEREMONY where Martin Brook usually ignation…as a result of the re- main poignant. “My mom and ran under – poor Mr. Webb’s cent flood.” The same article dad (George and Duffy Lent) August 4, 2016 dead Holsteins included in the stated, “Damage was so wide- were just telling me stories twisted mess.” The Aug. 4 UT spread that we cannot hope to about this flood whenI visited 6:00 PM article noted sadly, “Six pup- report accurately on all of the a couple of weeks ago,” said pies were lost by the Pappas details.” Bell. Charle Cash, too, said, “I Bainbridge Town Hall family.” Genevieve Baulch Following the disaster still get emotional about it!” 15 North Main St. added, “Our house and the area designation, then mayor, Reporter’s note: A sincere French’s house was flooded Wayne Tyson, and Sheriff thank you to all those who Bainbridge, NY 13733 out. The fire department got Harold Knapp launched a vol- shared their memories, expe- e Town of Bainbridge has collaborated with the National Guard Counter us out. Animals and furni- unteer campaign dubbed “Op- riences and anecdotes for this ture floated by us.” However, eration Clean-up.” Anyone story! Drug Task Force to help combat the drug epidemic in our area. We recently acquired a Prescription Drop Box. is drop box is located in the Bain- bridge Town Hall and can be used by area residents to return expired or unused medications. We welcome all area residents to join us at the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony to see the drop box and learn more details. 6 — Tri-Town News — Thursday, July 28, 2016

Masonville News Obituaries

Wallace E. Ireland This week’s quote comes to ready; we found most of the hard to keep track of them 8. Have a great day, everyone. As a teen, she shattered her UNADILLA - Wallace E. us from Virgil Garnett Thom- second cutting is getting ready when they disappear with Masonville Federated Church right ankle, which despite sev- Ireland, 83, a lifelong resident son: “Try a thing you haven’t to cut and wrap, but there their calves. we have adult Sunday School eral surgeries, never properly of Unadilla, passed away on done three times. Once to get is rain in the forecast and it Keep all of our farmers in at 9:45 a.m., with regular healed. She also had multiple Friday July 15, 2016 at Ireland over the fear of doing it; twice has to wait until we have the your thoughts in these trying church services at 11 a.m. hospitalizations for pneumo- Farms. He was born on Nov. to learn how to do it; and a weather to be cut. The corn in economic times; your support Bible Study is at 6:30 p.m. nia which ultimately led to 21, 1932 in Sidney to the late third time to figure out wheth- the fields and all over seems to is needed. on Thursdays at the church her demise. During the time Wallace H. and Shirley (Dal- er you like it or not.” Have you be growing well. Soon it’ll be I learned on Sunday that and on the first Friday of she was able to work, she was ton) Ireland. He married the ever tried something like this tasseling out and getting some the young man who was in each month we have the food the head waitress at Danny’s former Ruth Davis in Florida, before? ears of corn started. the house fire on Route 206, pantry open from 1 to 3 p.m. Restaurant. She loved her job who predeceased him. He Here on the Farm the fellas We hope that the gardens Shane Charles, has sadly for those who are in need of and made many lasting friend- lived on the family farm for have been very busy getting are doing well in this very hot passed away. We will all keep assistance. ships with her customers. over 25 years and was a re- some dry round bales baled and humid weather and that his family and friends in our No church council for July Tiffany’s first love was her tired meat-cutter in Florida. up and stored in the hay shed. people are staying where it thoughts. and the Aug. meeting will family and she hosted memo- He is survived by his sister, It has taken many trips to the is cool. There are many more Our birthday greetings this be Monday, Aug. 29 at the rable holiday dinners and Marguerite Ireland, Vestal; fields loading the trucks up cows getting ready to have week go out to Hugh Ramp church, at 6:30 p.m. birthday parties. The group of two step-daughters, Barbara and hauling the bales home, calves and we are keeping a on Aug. 2; Judy Gray, Betty Sunday, August 28 there boys who attended Preston’s Lash, Sidney, and Rosalie but the dry baling is done. good watch on them in the Burnham and Shayla Bald- will be a vesper service at the weekend-long Army Rangers Northrup, Sidney; his nieces Harold and I took a trip pasture. They seem to want win on Aug. 3; Jordan Taylor home of Cliff and Betty Scott, party still talk about the trea- and nephew, Karen Ireland to the fields to check on the to go high in the wooded ar- Byrnes on Aug 7 and Mari- with hot dogs and s’mores to sure hunt, camping, and awe- Kantor, Va., Valerie McCain, second cutting to see if it was eas to keep cool, but it is very lyn Cutting Riesen on Aug. follow. some take home goodie bags. Bainbridge, Nadine Fineout, Tiffany was an excellent cook Missouri, Cheryl Liberty, and was known for her 20- Mt Upton Fire Hydrant Flush DCHA to Host Bainbridge, Dorene Ireland, plus pound lasagna and made- Delaware Tenn., and Ron Ireland, Un- from-scratch cheesecake. No Scheduled for Week of Aug. 1 Book Launch, July 29 adilla, and also several cous- one ever left her home hun- County ins. He was also predeceased gry. Tiffany’s second love was by his brother, James H. Ire- MT. UPTON – Attention rected to the Mt. Upton Water DELHI - Visit the Dela- duce a book with more than antique china and glassware. land, and was a member of the She began buying, selling and all Mt. Upton residents, the Superintendent at 895-6432, ware County Historical As- 200 images. Tim and Ray will Unadilla Rod and Gun Club. fire hydrants of the hamlet Town Supervisor at 895-6282, sociation in Delhi on Friday, be happy to answer questions collecting years ago and was Memorial Services will be very knowledgeable on many will be being flushed during or Town Clerk at 895-966. July 29 at 5 p.m. as the mu- about the book and will host a held at the Westcott-Madden the week of Aug. 1. seum hosts the launch of its Powerpoint viewing of many different types of glass and Funeral Home 123 Main St. china. Her home is filled with Any questions should be di- latest book. Authors Tim Du- of the photographs. Of course, Unadilla on Thursday, July 28 erden and Ray LaFever will copies will also be available many beautiful and unique at 1 p.m. Memorial contribu- pieces. be onhand to sign copies of for sale. DCHA members will tions in his memory may be their pictorial history of Dela- receive a ten percent discount However, in May, Tiffany Multi-Family Yard Sale, made to: Unadilla Emergency again got pneumonia. Dur- ware County. The latest in a on all books. Squad of Unadilla Fire Dept. national series of books pub- Refreshments will be ing the course of treatment 77 Clifton St. Unadilla, N.Y., she also contracted MRSA. Under the Tent lished by Arcadia Publishing, served. This event is free and 13849. Online condolences Delaware County, forms a open to the public. In early July, she and Bill Saturday, July 30th • 8-6 may be made at: www.wmad- journeyed to Holly Hill so part of Arcadia’s “Images of DCHA is located at 46549 denfh.com. and America” series. State Hwy. 10 in Delhi. For she could visit her father. She Sunday, July 31st • 9-3 Tim Duerden is the director more information call DCHA suffered a relapse and died at of the Delaware County His- at 746-3849, e-mail dcha@ Ormond Beach Hospital on Located at torical Association (DCHA), delhi.net, or on the web at: July 11. 1346 Co. Rd. 39 while Ray LaFever serves as www.dcha-ny.org. Besides her parents, hus- its archivist. The authors have band, and son, Tiffany leaves in Bainbridge, NY utilized DCHA’s extensive behind her brothers, Ross collection of images to pro- Mousseau, Richard Mills and Walter Mills; her in laws, Pe- ter and Genevive DeBrock; Annual Yard Sale sister-in-law, Jan and neph- Free Rabies Clinics in Franklin ews, Jeremy and Alex Mous- Happening at the United Presbyterian seau, and P. J. DeBrock. & Sidney, Aug. 3 & 10 The family requests that if Church of East Guilford, corner of State FRANKLIN/SIDNEY he/she is eligible for three- possible people coming to Tif- Rt. 8 and Co. Rt. 35. – There will be two free up- year coverage. fany’s service wear something coming rabies vaccination Dogs must be on a leash purple in her memory. There Saturday, July 30th • 9-1 clinics for area pet owners: and under proper control. will be a luncheon afterwards one on Wednesday, Aug. 3 at Cats and ferrets should be at Danny’s Restaurant, cour- tesy of the Hannan family. Homemade baked goods for sale and the Franklin Fire Hall at 251 contained in an appropriate Tiffany Mousseau DeBrock Donations may be made to the Main St. in Franklin from 4 to carrying case. OXFORD - Tiffany’s story free popcorn too! family at 1300 Oxbow Hol- 6 p.m. and the other, Wednes- Local organizations have Friends and family will be low Rd., Walton, N.Y. 13856, day, Aug. 10 at the Sidney Fire volunteered their facilities for gathering to say goodbye to at a gofundme account in her Station, 74 River St. in Sidney, your convenience. It is your our dear Tiffany on July 31, name or various locations of 5 to 7 p.m. responsibility to clean up af- 2016 at 1 p.m. at the Courtney Rummage, Bake Sale, area businesses. Condolences Legally, every cat and dog ter your pet. Funeral Home, 25 Townsend to the family may be made on- must be vaccinated against The vet will only be avail- St., Walton, with Rev. Bert line by visiting our web site at and Chicken BBQ rabies. Cats and dogs can get able at the advertised clinic More, officiating. www.courtneyfh.com. their first rabies vaccine at time and no earlier. For ques- Tiffany was only 47 years all happening at the three months of age. If plan- tions or more information, old, full of life and a friend ning to attend one of these call 832-5200 or visit www. to everyone. She was known Letters to the Editor are Mt. Upton United Methodist two, free clinics, please bring delawarecountypublichealth. for her caring heart, positive the previous vaccination re- com. attitude and willingness to appreciated. However, Church on July 30th from cord of your pet to verify if help young or old who were because of space and in need. She was a person oth- subject considerations 10 am - 3 pm. Stop By! ers felt safe confiding in and played counselor, advice giv- we are limited in the er, and creative solution finder number of letters we most of her life. Her journey began on Feb. can publish. Our long 15, 1969 in Holly Hill, Fla. standing policy is that OX ROAST She was the daughter of Don- we do not publish letters ald W. and Linda L. (Henry) SUN., AUGUST 7TH AUCTION Mousseau. 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bany. Growing up in the Ad- great-grandchildren. He was and daughter-in-law, Steve gion baseball coach, town irondacks, Helen developed a predeceased by one son, Brian and Cindy Kite, San Antonio, team baseball coach, direc- love for the mountains. Upon Truhn. Texas; grandchildren, Lucas tor and coach of the Walton moving to Albany she joined Communications to Doro- and Kristy Vogel, Sarah and “Church League” basketball the Albany Chapter of the thy Truhn can be sent to: Evan Pettit, Zachary Vogel, program, high school football Adirondack Mountain Club 1345 Ballesteros Drive Analise Kite and Rainer Bak- referee, baseball umpire, and (ADK), where she met her The Villages, Fla., 32162 er, Larissa Kite and Wil Alejo, he wrote a column in the Wal- husband, William F. Menz. Cremation will be pre- and Devon Kite; great-grand- ton Reporter for many years, They were married on Sep- formed by the National Cre- children, Kyleigh, Cohen, “Larry Says.” While his chil- tember 11, 1941. In 1946, Hel- mation Society. Internment Quinn, Brady, Reese; several dren were in school, he was en became the 42nd member services will be held at St. nieces, nephews and cousins active and loved his work on of the Adirondack 46ers and Mathews Episcopal Church, and her close friends, Joann the WCS School Board. He remained involved in the club Unadilla, at a later date. and Glen Pomeroy. She was loved attending his children’s Shayne M. Charles for the rest of her life. Over the Kenneth William Truhn In lieu of flowers donations predeceased by three sisters: and grandchildren’s sporting MASONVILLE - Shayne years, she climbed the High LADY LAKE, FLA. - Ken- can be made to: Marion Pomeroy, June and events and horse shows, and M. Charles, 31, of Masonville Peaks nearly three additional neth Truhn, age 98, passed School of Health Sciences Jean Welton. you could always find him passed away Saturday, July 23, times. For many decades, away peacefully in Lady and Human Performance Friends and relatives were attending even after they had 2016 at Upstate Medical Cen- she enjoyed volunteering at Lake, Fla. with his wife Doro- Brian Truhn 69 Scholarship invited to call on Friday, July long moved on. A favorite ter in Syracuse. Johns Brook Lodge during the thy by his side. He was born Fund 22 at the United Presbyterian pastime of Larry’s was visit- He was born April 27, 1985, ADK work weekends and trail June 2, 1918 in Buffalo, son of 953 Danby Rd., Church, 58 East St., Walton, ing with his friends at TA’s son of Daniel and Kela (An- clearing weekends. Otto Henry Truhn and Barba- Ithaca College where services were held at Diner after church on Sun- derson) Charles in Sidney. The Girl Scouts were a part ra Rose (Flammer) Truhn. In Ithaca, N.Y., 14850 noon, with the Rev. Dr. Lisa days, where he was probably Shayne attended Sidney of Helen’s life when she was 1929 the Truhn family moved or Ruth Mays officiating. Burial picking up the tab for a fam- Central School and was em- young, and as an adult she be- to Oakland, Pa. where Ken- Cornerstone Hospice followed in Walton Cemetery. ily member, friend, or even a ployed as a tree expert for came a leader for troops in the neth attended Oakland High 2445 Lane Park Rd. Arrangements are with Court- stranger. He was a voracious Albany area. She also spent Tavares, Fla., 32778 ney Funeral Home, Walton. Asplundh in Whitney Point. School. He graduated from crossword puzzle player and He loved the outdoors, es- many years volunteering with Pennsylvania State College Memorial contributions kept a meticulous daily jour- pecially fishing and hunting. the Boy Scouts. Helen was an in 1940 with a BS in indus- in Marge’s memory may be nal and, until he became ill, it Shayne enjoyed music and original board member of the trial education. While in col- made to: United Presbyterian was how he started his days. played the guitar. W. C. Little Memorial Park lege, he was a member of the Church, Special Gifts Fund, Donations in memory of To know Shayne was to love Association and she loved College Choir, sang with the 58 East St., Walton, N.Y., Larry can be sent to the Wal- Shayne; from his goofy laugh teaching all ages at the Little’s Men’s Glee Club, acted in sev- 13856. Condolences to the ton Central School District, to his stupid jokes, he could Lake nature trail. In addition eral theater productions as a family may be made online 47-49 Stockton Ave, Walton, light up a room just with his to the ADK and the Adiron- member of the Thespian Club, by visiting www.courtneyfh. N.Y., 13856. All donations dack 46ers, Helen belonged to com. presence. He was an amazing played freshman and varsity will be used towards a gradu- father to his daughter, Leelah. the Thursday Naturalists, the baseball, was a member of the ate scholarship in his name. They had a connection, more Albany Evening Garden Club, varsity “S” club and lived in Larry is survived by his like best friends, and she was the Hudson Mohawk Chapter the Beta Kappa Fraternity. loving family: his wife, Sara; his world. of the Theatre Organ Society, On August 16, 1940 he mar- children, Steve Rigas of Wal- He is survived by: mother, and was a founding member ried Dorothy V. Barton, a Penn ton, Susan (John) Tucciarone Kela Charles, Masonville; of the Wild Center in Tupper State graduate. Shortly there- Bobby L. Conway, Sr. of Abu Dhabi, UAE, Arthur wife, Jessie Charles and their Lake. after, he started employment NORWICH - On July 16, (Heidi) Rigas of Oneonta, daughter, Leelah; brother, Helen was an avid reader, with the Scintilla Division of 2016, Bobby Conway, Sr., Margaret (Marc) Adam of Danny Charles and sister, wrote in her journal every Bendix in the Engineering 85, of Norwich, passed away Hilton Head, S.C., Richard Leah Charles; grandmother, day, and looked forward to Department as a draftsman – peacefully at home surround- (Megan) Rigas of Wilming- Hazel Bickos; girlfriend, Ker- her daily walks. She enjoyed designer, a post he occupied ed by his family. He was born ton, N.C., and Bridget Ri- ry Vaccaro; good friend, Gary gardening, ceramics, painting, for 40 years, retiring in June on May 24, 1931 in Greene. gas of Williamstown, Mass.; Leichty; nephews, Danny, sewing, crafting and attend- of 1980 as manager, special He served in the Air Force grandchildren, Lawrence Devin and Jaden; niece, Hai- ing performances at Proctor’s services. from 1949 to 1953. On May Lawrence S. Rigas Robert Rigas of Lake Tahoe, ley, and many aunts, uncles Theatre. She had a passion While employed at Scin- 10, 1953, he was married to Nev., Concetta Tucciarone of WALTON - Lawrence S. and cousins. for travel and took her cam- tilla, Kenneth became inter- Betty (Beilby), the mother of Toronto, Canada, Lucas Tuc- Rigas, 84, of Walton passed He was also predeceased by era with her wherever she ested in engineering stan- his six children. ciarone of Toronto, Canada, away early Thursday morning, his father, Daniel, and grand- went. She took delight in vis- dards. He was appointed in Bob is survived by four Morgan Rigas (Taylor Dod- July 21, 2016 at Delaware Val- mother, Lela Anderson. iting lighthouses and national 1950 to the Aerospace Indus- daughters and two sons: son) of Atlanta, Ga., Zach- ley Hospital in Walton. Friends may call Thursday, parks, learning new things, tries Association (AIA) and Bonnie (Harry) Lakin, Te- ary Rigas of Oneonta, Molly Larry was born on July 7, July 28 from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 and exploring new places. She served for many years as the resa Conway, Bob Conway, Rigas of Oneonta, Matthew 1932, in Detroit, Mich. and is p.m. at C.H. Landers Funeral was an inspiration to genera- Bendix representative on the Jr., Rose (JD) Davis, Randy Rigas of Oneonta, Kyle Bese- the son of the late Steve and Chapel 21 Main St., Sidney. tions of family and friends. Standardization Management (Wendy) Conway, and Robin mer (Jillian Skidmore), Lake Margaret (Bumstead Bird) Ri- Funeral services will be held Helen is survived by her Policy Group (SM PG). Also Friedel; along with twelve Tahoe, Nev., Erik Besemer gas. Larry spent much of his Friday at 11 a.m. at C.H. son and daughter-in-law, Wil- in 1948, he joined the Stan- grandchildren and eight (Stephanie Morgan) of Wal- childhood on his father’s farm Landers Funeral Chapel, with liam and Nancy Menz of Ven- dard Engineering Society great-grandchildren. ton, Brooke Adam (Travis in Delhi, and graduated from Rev. Tom Vance, pastor of the ice, Fla.; daughters, Carolyn (SES), was made a fellow in Friends called on Friday, Terry) of Walton, Colin Adam Delaware Academy in that Masonville Federated Church, Douty of Loudonville and Su- 1952, and served as president July 22 at C.H. Landers Fu- of Walton, Abigail Rigas of same town. He then proudly officiating. san Paden of Sidney; grand- of the society for two years, neral Chapel, 21 Main St., Wilmington, N.C., Oliver served his country in the US Burial will be in Mason- children, Christine (Anthony) 1962 and 1963, respectively. Sidney with a funeral service Rigas of Wilmington, N.C., Navy. Larry Rigas attended ville Cemetery. Esposito, Sherry Douty, Dyan He was awarded the Theo B. following. Burial was with Vincent Rigas of Wilmington, SUNY Delhi and Muskingum In lieu of flowers, memorial (Kenneth) McMahon, Jeffrey Moore Medal of Honor, the military honors in Maplewood N.C., Inez Garzon of William- University, the latter being contributions may be made to Menz, Kelly Paden and Kristy most prestigious SES award Cemetery, Mt. Upton. stown, Mass., and Eloise Gar- where he met his wife, Sara the Masonville Fire Depart- Paden; great-grandchildren, in 1978. After retirement from In lieu of flowers, contribu- zon of Williamstown, Mass.; Johnston, from Cleveland, ment, P.O. Box 362 Mason- Lauren, Nicholas, Lindsey, Bendix in 1980, he was editor tions in Bob’s memory may be great grandchildren, Olivia, Ohio, also a student at the ville, N.Y., 13804, the Mason- and Justin Esposito, and Lo- of the SES bimonthly maga- made to Hospice of Chenango Jackson, Sophia, Parker, Tin- university. He often retold the ville Emergency Squad, P.O. gan McMahon; as well as zine for two years, 1981 and County, 21 Hayes St. Norwich, sley, and Travis; and several story of how he fell in love in- Box 362 Masonville, N.Y., several nieces, nephews, and 1982. He also worked as a N.Y., 13815. Condolences and nieces, nephews, and cousins. stantly as he noticed her walk- 13804 or the American Red many special friends. computer systems engineer for memories may be shared on- He was predeceased by his ing down the library stairs, Cross, Mohawk Valley Chap- She was predeceased by her several years, serving the en- line at www.landersfh.com. siblings, Ernie Bird, Vance saying to himself, “That’s ter, 1415 Genesee St., Utica, husband, William F. Menz; gine products division of Ben- Arrangements are under the Bird, Reginald Bird, and sis- the girl I am going to marry.” N.Y., 13501. son-in-law, Kenneth Paden; dix. He fully retired in 1987. direction of C.H. Landers Fu- ter, Elsie “Aunt Billie” Currie; Larry and Sara were married Condolences and memories sister and brother-in-law, Kenneth was a member neral Chapel, Sidney. and grandchildren, Brynn Be- on Feb. 2, 1956, in Zanesville, may be shared online at www. Mary and Adolph Dittmar; of St. Matthew’s Episcopal semer and Sebastian Garzon. sister-in-law, Pauline Brown Ohio. landersfh.com Church in Unadilla, where Marjorie S. Kite A memorial service was and nephew James Dittmar. Larry and Sara settled in Arrangements are under the he sang in the choir, served WALTON - Marjorie S. held on Monday, July 25 at A celebration of life open the Catskill town of Walton, direction of C.H. Landers Fu- as Sunday School Superin- Kite, 84, a lifelong resident of United Presbyterian Church, house will be held Sunday, where they raised their six neral Chapel, Sidney. tendent and was a member of Walton, went to be with the 58 East St., Walton, with the July 31, between 1 and 5 children. He was a vivacious the vestry. He was active in Lord and her late husband, Rev. Dr. Lisa Ruth Mays of- p.m. at Little’s Lake, 278 Van man, who was keen on telling the community with the Little Fred, on Tuesday, July 19, ficiating. Burial followed with Rensselaer Blvd. in Menands. stories and bringing smiles to League and youth programs. 2016. She was surrounded by full military honors at the Please bring written memories friends and passersby. He was Ken played semi-pro baseball her family when she began her Walton Cemetery, Walton. Ar- and photos to add to a memory fiercely proud of his children in Sidney and Unadilla. He journey Home. rangements are with Courtney book. Helen will be laid to rest and—when questioned if he was a member of Sidney Golf Marge was born in Wal- Funeral Home, Walton. Con- in Albany Rural Cemetery at a loved anyone more than the and Country Club. Ken loved ton on November 4, 1931, the dolences to the family may be later date. other—would say, “Absolute- singing and was involved in daughter of the late Horace made online by visiting www. In lieu of flowers, dona- ly—whoever needs it most at barbershop singing for over and Ellen Smith Schloss. On courtneyfh.com. tions in Helen’s memory any one time.” As a father, he 50 years, enjoying many years September 16, 1950 she mar- may be made to the Helen C. was always a source of love, with the Midstatesmen Men’s ried Fred Kite. He died on Au- Menz Memorial Project c/o stability, and generosity. Barbershop Chorus. He was gust 10, 1989. W. C. Little Memorial Park Larry was a civil engineer named Unadilla Man of the Marge had a great many Association, 278 Van Rens- for the City of New York If you have old photos you Year on April 1, 2001. Ken- interests in her life. Her main selaer Blvd., Albany, N.Y., Board of Water Supply, but his neth served on the Unadilla interest was her family. Com- would like to see in the Helen C. Menz 12204; Johns Brook Lodge c/o focus was in the community and Unatego School Board for ing in a close second were the LOUDONVILLE - Helen ADK, 814 Goggins Rd., Lake of Walton. He was a member Tri-Town News, please bring 25 Years, serving as president NY Mets, NY Giants, and C. Menz, 99, of Loudonville George, N.Y., 12845; HMTOS of the United Presbyterian for ten. playing cards with her family them by our office in Sidney, passed away on Sunday, July Organ Maintenance Fund, Church where he served as He is survived by his wife, and friends. She was an active 17, 2016. She was born on 1120 Highbridge Rd., Sche- an elder, served as a county mail them to PO Box 208, Dorothy V. Truhn, and chil- bowler and golfer and a faith- October 19, 1916 in Saranac nectady, N.Y., 12303; or Ad- commander of the American dren, B. Craig Truhn (Chris- ful and active member of the Sidney, NY 13838 with a self- Lake, the daughter of Wor- irondack 46ers, PO Box 180, Legion, commander at the tina), The Villages, Fla.; Walton United Presbyterian thie E. Colyer and Olive (Wil- Cadyville, N.Y., 12918. To Truman C. Tobey Post # 32, addressed envelope or e-mail Barbara J Romano (Frank), Church and her community. liams) Colyer. express online condolences, was a member of the Walton Watertown; Barry N Truhn Marge is survived by her scanned copies (300 dpi) to us Helen graduated from Sa- please visit www.sbfuneral- Masonic Lodge # 559, was ranac Lake High School in (Evelyn), Sanbornville, N.H.; loving family: her daughter at [email protected]. home.com. seven grandchildren, three the director of Junior Bowl- 1934 and later from Mildred and son-in-law, Valarie and ing League, American Le- Elley Business School in Al- step-grandchildren, and four Carl Vogel, Binghamton; son 8 — Tri-Town News — Thursday, July 28, 2016 27 N. Main St., Bainbridge, rear Methodist church, Liberty St., gilbertsville, tel. 783-2267 entrance Main fl oor BY APPOINTMENT Sidney Historical Room - Our Daily Bread Food Pantry CommUnity BULLetin open 9:30 a.m. to noon or by ap- - 1-3 p.m., guilford united Meth- Bainbridge Museum - 38 S. pointment, Sidney civic center, odist church. For other hours call Main St., Bainbridge, call 967- FRIDAY, JULY 29 Bainbridge Sportsmen’s club along the Susquehanna! room 218. For information, call 895-6325 8546 or 967-7159 Del. Co. Historical Assoc. Trap Shoot - starts at 1 p.m. Joelene at 563-1425 Otego Community Food Pan- book launch for the recently pub- FIRST WEDNESDAY Sidney Community Food try - unatego community church, lished Images of America: Dela- MONDAY, AUG. 1 Slater-Silvernail Post 806, Pantry - 9:30 to 11:30 a.m., and Main St., Otego, 3:15 to 5:15 p.m. ware County, a historical picto- American Legion, Bainbridge the last Thursday of the month Butternut Food Pantry - rial of the county, will take place will meet in the Bainbridge Town from 5-6:30 p.m. Sidney united christ church, 166 Marion ave., at 5 p.m., with authors present for EVERY MONDAY hall at 15 N. Main St., 1900 hours discussion, a slideshow and book Tri-County Senior Center (7 p.m.). all are welcome to attend. signing. The book will also be - Mahjongg, room 207, Sidney available for purchase at this time. civic center, 21 Liberty St. cards, EVERY WEDNESDAY The dcha is located on St. hwy games and lending library. For in- 10, 2.5 mi. northeast of delhi, at formation, call 226-6294 Tri-County Senior Center- 9 46549 St. hwy 10, delhi. For more Bainbridge Food Pantry - - 11 a.m., volleyball in the gym at Tri-Town News info, call 746-3849. 8-10 a.m., Methodist church, the Sidney civic center, 21 Lib- subscribers can have 27 N. Main St., Bainbridge, rear erty St., Sidney EVERY FRIDAY entrance Twilight Tales - Sidney Me- their paper delivered to Sidney Community Food morial public Library, 6:30 p.m. their e-mail inboxes. Call Preschool LEGO Time - pre- Bank - 9:30-11:30 a.m., Sidney Songs and stories school LegO Time - Sidney Me- united Methodist church, Liberty LEGO Time - Sidney Memori- 561-3526 morial public Library, 10:30 to 11 St., main fl oor al Library, 3:30 to 5 p.m. all ages, a.m. Unadilla Community Food preschool through school age unadilla community Food Bank - 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., un- Afton Interchurch Food Bank - 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. un- adilla Methodist church Pantry - 9-11 a.m., afton united adilla Methodist church Afton Interchurch Food Pan- Methodist church Preschool Story Time - Sid- try - 5-7 p.m., afton united Meth- TOpS #618 of unadilla - 9 a.m., ney Memorial public Library, 9:30 odist church unadilla Methodist church base- a.m., three to fi ve year olds and an ment, use side door plUMBing adult, sing, read, make a craft THIRD MONDAY Sidney Historical Room -open C t Stinry by Lnd Tri-County Senior Center - Afton VFW Post 3529 - 4-6 p.m. or by appointment. Sid- Your vision made possible Mahjongg in room 207, Sidney Monthly meeting, 7:30 p.m. con- ney civic center, room 218. For civic center, 21 Liberty St., 10 tact Jeff clinton at 639-1267 for info, call Joelene, 563-1425 PLUMBING/SEWER C ry C trs & P ng a.m. information, call 226-6294. more info Volleyball for adult Men and Custom Designed Invitations for all Summer Movie Series at FOURTH MONDAY women - all ages and skill levels occasions and much more. Sidney Center Library - now The newly formed Village of are welcome, Sidney civic center through august 26. Movies are afton parks committee will meet gym, 9-11 a.m. a chance for fun free and all are welcome; children at 6 p.m. in the Susquehanna room and exercise. For information, call • Plumbing & Drain 1004 State Hwy 7, Suite C under 8 must be accompanied by of the Jack. d Bolster community Joe Menzel at 563-1370 Cleaning • Video Drain Inspection • Frozen Pipes Thawed Unadilla, New York 13849 607.369.2614 an adult. 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Upton Food Pantry - Mt. country christian classics while up. upton Methodist church 11 a.m. they play fi fteen different stringed Our Daily Bread Food Pantry to 1 p.m. instruments. - 9 a.m. to noon, guilford united Methodist church; for other hours, FOURTH WEDNESDAY BAINBRIDGE OFFICE • EVERY SATURDAY 895-6325 Ancestry-Genealogy Club - (607) 967-2221 Afton Historical Museum - Afton Seniors Clubhouse Sidney Memorial public Library 116 Main St., afton, 10 a.m. to 1 - 9:30 a.m., afton Methodist meeting room. Bring own laptop 29 No. Main Street, Bainbridge, NY • www.CGLawOffices.com p.m., Memorial day to Labor day church, Spring St. call 639- or wiFi, 6-7:30 p.m. For informa- Toll Free: 1-877-Coughlin or by appointment. call 693-1408. 1773 for information and weekly tion, call 563-1200. Main Office In: Binghamton Branch Offices In: Hancock • Ithaca • Owego • Montrose • Endicott Bainbridge Soup Kitchen - program “Building Relationships On Results” hot meal, soup, salad, sandwich, Preschool Story Time- 9:30 THURSDAY, AUG. 4 dessert, 11 a.m. to 1p.m., First a.m., Sidney Memorial public Li- Bainbridge Town Hall Rib- rent-A-Jon HoMe & KitcHenS united Methodist church, N. Main brary, three to fi ve year olds and bon Cutting Ceremony to re- RENT-A-JON COUNSELINGcoUnSeling HOME & KITCHENS St., Bainbridge. all are welcome an adult. Sing, read, make a craft veal a new prescription drop box, Butternut Food Pantry - where community members can Joelle Greene, LCSW christ church, 166 Marion ave., FIRST & THIRD drop off unwanted or unfi nished gilbertsville, tel. 783-2267, 10 TUESDAYS prescriptions safely. This is part PORTABLE Ken Greene, LCSWR a.m. to 12 p.m. Music for Munchkins - Sidney of an effort to combat the opioid Otego Farmers’ Market – Memorial public Library, Smart and heroin epidemic in our area. TOILETS Individual, Also See Us For: Open now through October 15. community room, 10:30 to 11:15 ribbon cutting is at 6 p.m. at Bain- Short Term • Long Term Marital and Flooring, Replacement Market will take place in roland a.m., For children up to age 5 bridge Town hall, 15 N. Main St. Windows, Fencing, B. hill Museum, 361 Main St. • Special Events • Family Therapy OMEGA Dog Kennels, Boat (next to Otego elementary). 10 SECOND & FOURTH EVERY THURSDAY BUTTS CONCRETE 2567 St. Hwy. 7 CABINETRY Docks, Decking a.m. – 2 p.m. 988-7973 for more TUESDAYS Alateen Meeting – anony- Bainbridge, NY 13733 Rte. 12 S. & Warn Pond Rd., Oxford info. Pre-K Tech - 10:30 to 11:15 mous support group for teens of Masonville, NY 13804 [email protected] Mon.-Fri. 10-5; Thurs. 10-8; Sat. 10-3 Unadilla Community Food a.m., Sidney Memorial public Li- families struggling with addiction. Bank - unadilla Methodist brary, public computing center, all meetings are teen-run, though 607-265-3394 607-244-4668 607-843-9834 church, 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.; plus children up to age 5 overseen by two adult sponsors. 6-7 p.m. on the third Saturday of 7-8 p.m., Sacred heart church, 15 the month; if school is closed, the THIRD TUESDAY Liberty St., Sidney BATTERIESBAtterieS NEWneW && USEDUSeD FLORISFloriStT food bank is closed Afton Sertoma Club Dinner Otego community Food pantry Meeting - St. ann’s episcopal Tri-County Senior Center - - 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., unatego com- church, Main St., afton, 6:45 p.m. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. pitch in room 1364 St. Hwy. 7, Afton 607-639-1833 Full Service Florist munity church, Main St., Otego Bainbridge Chamber of Com- 207, Sidney civic center, 21 Lib- Mon.-Fri. 8-4 Unadilla Public Library will merce meeting - 7:30 a.m., Bob’s erty St., Sidney. cards, games and 1-800- Serving all the show a weekly movie, beginning diner, 26 N. Main St., Bainbridge lending library. information, call LEAD BATTERY CRANKIT Tri-Town Area at 10 a.m. also, LegO time is 226-6294 REDEMPTION & Funeral Homes from noon to 2 p.m. each Saturday. WEDNESDAY, AUG. 3 Baby and Me - Sidney Memo- CENTER Fabulous Moonlighters at rial public Library, 10:30 a.m. for 967-7111 Trailside Concert Series – Show babies up to 15 months and their The Largest Selection of Batteries in the Area FIRST SATURDAY will begin at 6:30p.m. at the pa- caregiver, 20-minute program The Village Florist Otego Community Food Pan- vilion area of the Sidney walking Toddler Story Time - Sidney FOREIGN & DOMESTIC Used Batteries starting at $30.00 5 East Main St., Bainbridge try Board will meet on the fi rst Trails on river St. and continue Memorial public Library, 9:30 Saturday of each month at 9:30 until 8 p.m. Bring a blanket, a a.m. toddlers 15 months to age 3 Special Orders upon Request Mon.-Fri. 9-5; Sat. 9-1 a.m. until 11 a.m. at the food pan- chair, friends and family for a Bainbridge Food Pantry - try in the unatego community fun evening of old-timey tunes 8-10 a.m., Methodist church, church. New members welcome. pAinting pAinting SeWing MAcHineS FIRST & THIRD PAINTING PAINTING SEWING MACHINES SATURDAY Food Pantry - Mt. upton Meth- Sewing odist church, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Machines SUNDAY, JULY 31 Eureka Bainbridge Sportsmen’s Club Vacuum Trapshoot – 9 a.m. start; noon Cleaners start for pistol shoot. 967-2222 for • Interior/Exterior Painting more info. • Decks Pressure Washed Sunday Gospel Night at CALL LEE YAGER AT Northfi eld Community Church, and Sealed • Etc... Walton - good times begin at 6:30 • Insured 607-656-7195 p.m., with ice cream to follow the music. Northfi eld cc is located at • Free Estimates CELL: 607-222-8369 If we canʼt fix it, throw it away 5118 county hwy 23, walton. call pastor Marv root at 353-2443 to be included in the evening’s Ac & AppliAnceS schedule. WE FIX COMPUTER PROBLEMS: AC & APPLIANCES • We Sell and Service All Computers! • Data Backup EVERY SUNDAY • Hardware/Software Upgrades • Data Recovery Clean and Cut Lawn Services Bainbridge Museum Open - 2-4 • Backup/Recovery We Specialize in Apple! VEP p.m. or by appointment, call 967- Conveniently located - will come A ordable VEP 8546 or 967-7159 • Video Entertainment Plus to you. Featuring off hours and Lawn Care • VEP Appliance & Air weekend service. We also sell new / used FIRST SUNDAY laptops & desktops. Conditioning algonquin auto club Meeting Free Estimates • VEP Electric & Plumbing - 1:30 p.m., at Bainbridge Museum • VEP Kitchen & Bath For proven results, itʼs SECOND SUNDAY (607) 437-3697 Residential & Commercial • Sales & Service Bingo - 1 p.m., Sidney Moose EMPIRE COMPUTER 89 MAIN ST., SIDNEY Lodge 8 Bridge St., Sidney • 10 am to 7 pm Monday thru Saturday First mow is 50% off 607-563-1434 THIRD SUNDAY SALES • SERVICE • REPAIR • 563-9000 • www.empirecny.com Tri-Town News — Thursday, July 28, 2016 — 9 Golf Scores Trap Shoot Hardwood Hills Monday Rowe/Clair 13 Hardwood Hills Friday Ladies League Oak Division Night Couples BAINBRIDGE - The Bainbridge Sportsman’s Club will be holding a trap shoot on Sunday, Tuttel/Delello 9.5 Beers/McNamara 37 Lindsey/Brian 19.5 July 31, starting at 9 a.m. Bartow/Kinter 9.5 Ellis/Wagner 28 Tia/Andy 18 Wagner/Russell 9.5 Merwin/Gregory 28 Kassi/Brandon 16.5 Puffer/Hawley 9 Westbrook/Evans 25 Sheri/Walt 16.5 Anderson/Kille 8.5 Macumber/Macumber 24 Judy/Rich 15.5 Wagner/Bush 8 Layton/Layton 24 Jamie/Pat 15.5 Fall Soccer Sign-Ups Start Now Yeomans/Robertson 7.5 Rowe/Rowe 24 Caitlin/Mike 15 Hornbeck/Van Valkenburg Mirrer/Hunt 24 Sandy/Mike 14.5 SIDNEY - Sign-up is now Teams participating along Clerk’s Office in the Civic 6.5 Wagner/Carlson 23 Jill/Dale 14.5 open for the fall youth rec- with Sidney will be Norwich, Center. Return forms by Aug. Lewis/Sullivan 6 Layton/Shelton 22 Jenn/Tim 14 reation soccer program. The Oxford, Unadilla Valley, Gil- 12 so that your child can be Wagner/LaBarge 6 Smith/DuMond 21 Jean/John 14 three divisions are 8U 1st/2nd bertsville, Bainbridge, Sher- placed on a team. To have any Hafele/R ief 4 Rockwell/Sowersby 16 Deb/Howard 13.5 grade, 10U 3rd/4th grade and burne, and Afton. This is a questions answered, contact Haynes Sr/Haynes Jr. 16 Shelly/Bryon 12.5 12U 5th/6th grade. This is a league where learning and fun Amy Nordberg at 561-2328 Hardwood Hills Tuesday Sramek/Macdonald 14 Terry/Ammon 12.5 co-ed travel league and Sid- are the focus. Forms can be and leave a message. Night Men Wilson/Finch 13 Jess/Bucky 12.5 ney has joined the Chenango found at the Sidney Elemen- Wagner/Kille 28.5 Macumber/Brundege 12 Tia/Logan 10.5 County Recreation League. tary School and the Village Conklin/Hartz 27 Mary/Ron 10.5 Bucky/Butch 26 Hardwood Hills’ Mark Alexia/Derek 9.4 Couse/Proffitt 24 Hafele Thursday Night Stephanie/Derek 6 Hulbert/Mednansky 24 league Kristen/Howie 6 Disc Golf Clinic Wright/Spencer 23 Haynes 43 Jackie/Frank 6 Bush/Wheeler 22.5 Wright/Seward 37 Shirley/Cecil 6 BINGHAMTON – The and people who just want safely! Curtis/Gifford 22 Val/Jill 36 Lacey/Derek. 5 Broome Co. Senior Games to brush up on their skills. Registration is appreciated;

Wright/ Wright 20.5 McClenon’s 35 are sponsoring a disc golf You will learn the rules and call 778-2411 to register. Reynolds’ 33 Sundown Lost Balls clinic on Tuesday, Aug. 9, at techniques of the game and The Broome Co. Senior Hardwood Hills Wagner Earl/Walker 30 DeRoche/O’Keeffe 31 10 a.m., at Otsiningo Park have fun playing. Games celebrates its 25th year Logging Wednesday League Hawkins/Teale 28 Hawley/Johnson 29 in Binghamton (before the All the necessary provides senior citizens the Maple Division DuMond’s 27 Doyle/Lamb 27 playground area). equipment and experienced opportunity to stay healthy Baxley/Delbalso 31 Clark/Johnson 26 Becker/Niles 26 Open to anyone age 55+, instructors will be on site to and active through friendly Klinegardner/Fitch 28 Baker’s 25 Dicks/Patrick 26 the clinic welcomes beginners help you learn how to play competitive athletic events. Lord/Brewer 27 Roland/Ireland 25 Scheidegger/Volkert 26 Stanton/Gloeckler 26 J. Youngs/Youngs 24 Adams/Birdsall 26 Lewis/MacRabie 25 D. Youngs/Goodrich 24 Martin/Plummer 24 Kehr/Newell 25 Odell/Wheeler 23 Brundage/Cottell 23 Macdonald/Hoyt Jr. 23 Place/Mann 23 Smith/Reiling 22 Charles/Mills 22 Knapp/Lindroth 23 Axtell/LaFever 21 Brown/Bell 22 P. Youngs/Youngs 22 Pysnik/Zieno 21 Call 561-3526 to get your Burpoe/Burpoe 21 Finch/Hood 21 Dunham/Palmer 20 Rigas/Jackson 20 D. Youngs Sr/E. Youngs. 20 Phelps/Zieno 19 ad in the Utter/Clapperton 19 Reif/Nelson 18 Kenny/Ritchey 17 Russell/Condon 18 Hill/Wikoff 15 Howard/Miles 15 Merwin/Hoyt Sr. 17 Bucklin/Dubiel 11 Robinson/ Cevasco 14 Tri-Town News Puffer/Phelps 16 Your Legacy Will Live On... “From your loving daughter, Diane” 10 — Tri-Town News — Thursday, July 28, 2016 11 a.m. - Noon - Food Pantry and 9 a.m. - meeting, all are welcome School; 10 a.m. - Coffee Hour; 10:30 Tuesday A new Bible-believing group a.m. - Adult Sunday School. Clothing Pantry 1-5 p.m. - Pastoral office hours; CHURCHES Every Tuesday Buildings are ramp accessible. Wednesday 6:30 p.m. - Grieving Support Group NORTH AFTON OTEGO UNITED METHODIST 9 a.m. - Bible Study Every Wednesday UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 7 p.m. - Adult Choir Rehearsal 9 a.m. - Youth Christain Education 5:30 p.m. - Bible Study Co. Rd. 17, Afton, NY CHURCH Sidney and Sunday School. 10 a.m. Holy 8 Church Street • 988-2866 First Wednesday of the Month Sunday THREE PINES Communion Anointing for healing in 7 p.m. - Faith Discovery 10:30 a.m. - Worship Minister. Brandilynne Craver FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH Sunday COMMUNITY CHAPEL 28 River St., Sidney Jesus name. Fellowship after service. Second Wednesday of the Month Wednesdays 11 a.m.- Worship E. Windsor Road (Doraville) Kenneth Southworth, Pastor 6:30 p.m. - Trustee meeting; Elevator Access to all levels. Church Office: 563-8456 9:30-11:45 a.m. - Free clothing and 7 p.m. - Administrative Council Nineveh • 693-1897 Lunch. Gilbertsville Pastor Michael Brown• 849-4364 Parsonage: 563-1166 Monday, Friday, Saturday FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH [email protected] 11-12 noon - Food Pantry open FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF OTEGO Sunday CIRCLE DRIVE ALLIANCE CHURCH 113 Marion Ave., Gilbertsville www.sidneyfbc.com Handicap Accessible W. Branch, Otsdawa Rd., 10 a.m. - Sunday School; 6 Circle Drive, Sidney Pastor Mark Piedmonte “To See Unbelieving People Become Committed Co. Rt. 6, Otego • 988-7144 11 a.m. - Morning Worship Followers of Jesus Christ” Church Office: 563-1120 UNADILLA CENTER 783-2867 • Like us on Facebook Wednesday Friday, July 29th: Rev. Adam Sellen UNITED METHODIST [email protected] Pastor Bill Allen Sunday 6:30 p.m. - Prayer Meeting/Bible -5pm Youth Group Bon Fire Associate Pastor Levi Owens Worship Leader, Penny Harrington.” Office Hours: Tues. 10 a.m.-noon; 9:30 a.m. - Sunday Morning Service; Study Saturday, July 30th: www.cdacsidney.com 1203 Butternut Rd., Unadilla Wed.-Fri.by appt.; Sat. 10-2 10:50 a.m. - Prayer Service; 11:15 -6pm The Puffers in Concert with fel- Sunday 369-4360 Saturday lowship time to follow 8:30 a.m. & 11 a.m.- Worship Ser- Sunday 10 a.m. - Noon (or by appt.)- Lamb’s a.m. - Sunday school; 6:30 p.m. - TROUT CREEK Sunday, July 31st: vices; 6 p.m. - Youth Group 9:00 a.m. - Worship Service & Rack FREE Clothing Closet; Evening Service COMMUNITY CHURCH -9:30am Classes for all ages Wednesday Sunday School Every Sunday Pastor Judy Travis -10:45am Gathered Worship 6:30-8 p.m.- Children’s Faith 11 a.m. - Worship Service Regular Sundays Weavers The church is handicapped accessible. -5pm Flocks as designated SAND HILL Franklin 9 a.m. - Sunday School; -5pm Youth Group UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 10 a.m. - Worship Service; SIDNEY BIBLE BAPTIST CHURCH GILBERTSVILLE BAPTIST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Wednesday, August 3rd: “Certified Lay Leader, Penny 11 a.m. - Fellowship 32 West Main St. (Corner of Adams CHURCH Pastor. Dr. John Hill • 895-9917 -6pm Gathered Prayer Harrington.” Candlelight Services Christmas Eve and West Main), Sidney Regular Sunday Commercial and Elm Sts. 7/17 Pastor John Hill will share a Sunday, August 7th: at 6:30 p.m. Rev. David Gatje -9:30am Classes for all ages Pastor Frank Donnelly 9 a.m. - Morning Worship (607)783-2993 sermon titled, “Christ Trek” based on Colossians 1: 1-14 at services Fellowship to follow. All Welcome -10:45am Gathered Worship 607-435-7050 1st Sunday of the month - food pantry Sunday, July 31 -5pm Flocks as designated Sundays 2nd Sunday of the month - 9:30 am Morning Worship Sunday at 9:15 AM at the Treadwell -5pm Youth Group 10 a.m. - Sunday School; 11 a.m. - Communion Sunday School for children United Methodist Church and at NAKSIBENDI HAKKANI -6pm Informal Evening Service Worship; 4 p.m. - Evening Service Thursday, August 4 10:45 AM at the Franklin United MUSLIM CENTER Wednesday, August 10th: Wednesdays 9:00 am Coffee Hour, NLFH Methodist Church. 1663 Wheat Hill Rd., 6:30 p.m. - Prayer Meeting 7/24 “Your Li Fi Life” based on Colos- -6pm Gathered Prayer Potter’s Wheel Volunteers Sidney Center • 607-369-4816 Saturday, August 13th: Afton Are ready to serve- Providing trans- sians 2:6-19 Handicapped Accessible Five Prayers Daily -12:30pm LOYO UNITED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH UNITED METHODIST CHURCH portation OF EAST GUILFORD To appt. or errands around town, Call Thursday 34 Spring St., Afton • 639-2082 ST. PAUL’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH Evening Program FIRST CONGREGATIONAL Rev. Patty Wolff, Pastor Gary Kubitz, Pastor Roger Halbert 783-2691 Coordinator CHURCH 563-1083 Corner of Main and Institute Sts. Friday Sunday Rev. Scott Garno 1 Bridge St., Sidney • 563-1329 Corner of State Rt. 8 and Co. 35, 11 a.m. - Morning Worship; coffee CHRIST CHURCH 1 p.m. - Jummah (across from library) www.eastguilfordpc.org 166 Marion Ave., Gilbertsville 829-6404 and fellowship following; 11:15 a.m. - Sunday Patricia Robinson, Pastor THURSDAY: July 28, 2016, 2:30 p.m. Sunday School; 783-2267 MASONVILLE FEDERATED Church Office: Tues. 8 a.m.-2 p.m., Afternoon Bible Study Rev. Donna Steckline, Deacon 8:15 a.m. - Service with Holy CHURCH Wednesday Eucharist Thurs. & Fri. 8 a.m.-Noon SATURDAY: July 30, 2016, 9:00 – Vicar Thursday 7 p.m. - Bible Study First Thursday of Month Sunday 1:00 ANNUAL YARD SALE Thursday www.christchurchgville.org 6:30 p.m. - Bible Study SUNDAY: July 31, 2016; 9:00 a.m. 5-7 p.m. - Soup Supper by donation Worship Service 10:30 a.m. Adult 6 p.m. - Prayer meeting Sunday Fridays Bible Study 9:30 a.m. Children Worship –Hymn Sing 9:45 a.m. - Sunday school for Chil- Sunday School 10:45 a.m. Coffee dren; 10 a.m. - Sunday service with COMMUNITY BIBLE CHURCH 1-3 p.m. - Food pantry is open FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 25 Center St., Franklin • 829-5471 Sunday Hour 11:30a.m. SIDNEY CENTER BAPTIST OF AFTON Communion of Healing Prayers. Monday CHURCH Butternut food pantry open Thurs. Dr. Walt Schlundt, Pastor 9:45 a.m. - Adult Sunday School; 30 Caswell St., Afton • 639-1030 www.cb-church.org Boy Scouts 7 p.m. Every 2nd & 4th 10440 Main St. • 369-9571 Christopher Prezorski, Pastor 3-6, Sat 10-noon 11 a.m. - Worship Service, Children’s Monday - Girl Scouts 5-6:30 p.m. Pastor Dennis Murray Sunday Sunday School www.fbcafton.org 10:45 a.m. - Worship Service with Tuesday Sunday Regular Sunday Bainbridge Yoga 10 a.m.-11:30 a.m. Every 1st & 9:45 a.m. - Praise and Bible Study; nursery and Kingdom Kids for chil- GUILFORD UNITED 9:30-11 a.m. - Morning Worship; dren K-4th grade 3rd Tuesday - Daisies 6-6:45 p.m. 10:30 a.m. - Morning Worship 11 a.m. - noon - Children’s Sunday FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH METHODIST CHURCH Thursday Service School groups; 11:05 a.m. - Teen and 12 S. Main St., Bainbridge Daisies 3-4:30 p.m. Wednesday 967-8034 • www.bainbridgefbc.com Co. Rte. 35, Main St., Guilford Adult Life Groups Sunday 6:30 p.m. - Midweek Prayer and Bible Regular Wednesday Wendy Depew Partelow, Pastor Area Study 9:15 a.m. - Worship Service. Com- SIDNEY ASSEMBLY OF GOD 6:45 p.m. - Prayer and Praise Office hours on Wednesdays. Plankenhorn Rd., Sidney For appt. phone 315-750-0997. UNATEGO COMMUNITY CHURCH munion third Sunday of the month. Brian Cutting, Pastor Church Office: 563-8247 SIDNEY CENTER ST. ANN’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH Church is handicapped accessible through the Tuesday and Thursday [email protected] FAMILY & FRIENDS CHURCH back door. Office: 369-7425 9 a.m. - noon on Tuesday & 1-3 p.m. 125 S. Main St., PO Box 22, Afton Sunday [email protected] Rev. Bernard Knutsen Meets at Main St., Brick House www.stannsaftonny.org Thursday - Our Daily Bread Food Speakers Bill Orr and Judy McCall 10 a.m.- Worship Saturday Sunday Rev. David Hanselman, Rector Pantry, 843-5204 or 895-6802 for 9:30 a.m. - Sunday School; Regular Sunday Wednesday 11 a.m .- 1 p.m .- Otego Food Pantry Handicapped accessible. application and information 10:45 a.m. -Worship Service 11 a.m. - Worship Noon - Bible Study open; 6:30-10 p.m. - YFC Youth Cen- All Are Welcome - Non-denominational Regular Sunday Service ter in Unadilla, 16 Watson St. open Thrift Shop Hours: Tues. 9 a.m. - (Nursery Available) 9:15 a.m. - 1st and 3rd Sundays Tuesday BAINBRIDGE UNITED Sunday Noon. Thurs. 1 p.m. - 3 p.m. Sat. Holy Eucharist; 2nd and 4th and 5th METHODIST CHURCH 10:30 a.m. - Worship at Otego build- Summer only 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. 6:45 p.m. - Royal Rangers and Sundays Morning Prayer; Bible based Girls’Ministries Unadilla 27 N. Main St., Bainbridge • 967-2782 ing (290 Main St.); with contempo- Sunday School Gary Kubitz, Pastor rary and traditional music, relevant Wednesday Each Tuesday Agape Bible Church 6:45 p.m. - Bible Study FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Sunday Services and biblical message, nursery and 211 State Hwy. 320 156 Main St., Unadilla 6:30 p.m.- SERTOMA, Parish Hall 9 a.m. - Worship Service; JAM Junior Church for kid age 4-5th Norwich, N.Y. 13815 369-4630 Each Thursday 9:15 a.m. - Sunday School; coffee grade during the message SIDNEY UNITED 7 p.m. - Alcoholics Anonymous Ph: 607-336-7144 METHODIST CHURCH Rev. Paul E. C. Hamilton, Pastor. and fellowship following service closed meeting, Parish Hall Pastor John Jablonski 12 Liberty St., Sidney • 563-1921 Sunday- July 31, 2016 – Worship -11 Assisted listening system for those with special WELLS BRIDGE BAPTIST Each Sunday hearing needs. Rev. Thomas Pullyblank a.m. (NOTE TIME CHANGE) David Steensma, Pastor Sunday At the pastor’s house @ 176 Davis 7 p.m. - Alcoholics Anonymous 7 Church St., Wells Bridge 10:30am-Coffee & Conversation: Office Hours: 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 Lane, Hamden, NY ST. PETER’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH p.m. Monday through Friday 607-988-7090 11:00am Worship Service Noon- picnic lunch to follow – bring a ST. AGNES CATHOLIC On the Park Bainbridge • 967-3441 Regular Sunday Sunday Worship: 10:15 am dish to pass! The church with the red doors. Summer Concerts TBA CHURCH OF AFTON 9:45 a.m. - Sunday School; Office Hours: Monday through Friday, Come CELEBRATE GOD’S CRE- Fr. Darr Schoenhofen Father Thomas Margrave, 9:30 am to 12:30 pm ATION with us! Parish Priest 11 a.m. - Worship Service COVENTRY UNITED GOSPEL 14 Spring Street • 967-4481 Wednesday Food Bank: Monday and Thursday, Handicapped Accessible Sunday Pat Hawkins. Sr. Warden 895-6437 CHURCH “Come Celebrate with Us!” 7 p.m. - Prayer and Bible Study 9:30-11:30 am 8:30 a.m. - Mass Sue Shove, Jr. Warden 639-2065 607-316-7546 Youth Ministry: Thursday, 5:30 pm Regular Sunday Services ST. MATTHEW’S MOUNT UPTON Sunday Bell Choir: Wednesday, 6 pm AFTON PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 10 a.m.- Alternating morning prayer Chancel Choir: Wednesday, 7 pm EPISCOPAL CHURCH and Eucharist UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 9:30 a.m. - Morning Worship and 240 Main St., Unadilla • 369-3081 Academy St., Afton • 639-2121 Rev. Justin Hood Sunday School, young family friendly; Lydia Craft Circle: Tuesday 12:30 pm Sunday Alcoholics Anonymous: Monday, 7 Rev. Scott Garno, Rector ST. JOHN THE EVANGELIST Sunday fellowship and coffee hour follows. Wardens: Vicki Kulve and 9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. - Sunday 11 a.m. - Worship Service. pm School; 11 a.m.-Worship; Noon - Fel- CATHOLIC CHURCH Boy Scouts: Wednesday, 6:30 pm Bonnie Barr 32 S. Main St., Bainbridge • 967-4481 First Sunday: Holy Communion COVENTRYVILLE Sunday lowship and Coffee Hour Martial Arts: Monday and Friday, Handicap Accessible Fr. Darr Schoenhofen Third Sunday: Prayers for Healing FIRST CONGREGATIONAL UCC 4:30 pm 9 a.m.- Adult Sunday School; 10 a.m. Saturday 1st & 3rd Sat.; 2nd & 4th Wed. Pastor Joyce Besemer - Worship Service HOPE CONGREGATIONAL 4:30 p.m. - Reconciliation Food Pantry Open 113 Co. Rt. 27, Bainbridge Thursday 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. ST. LUKE’S LUTHERAN CHURCH CHURCH 5:15 p.m. - Vigil Mass Regular Sunday W. Main St., Sidney • 563-1806 10:30 a.m. - Bible Study; Noon - Holy 129 Main St., Afton Sunday 10:30 a.m. - Worship and Sunday Rev. Ernie Varga, Pastor Communion; 12:30 p.m. - Community 11 a.m. - Sunday Mass FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF Church 639-4237 • Office 226-0791 School; coffee hour 607-265-3829 or cell 413-212-8202 Luncheon, free will offering. All are Rev. Maryann Palmetier MOUNT UPTON Midweek service each Wednesday welcome. FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH - Chester N. Shew, Pastor • 764-8361 Regular Wednesday Handicapped accessible. Fridays 7 p.m. 9 a.m .- noon - Bread Giveaway BAINBRIDGE Thursday 6:30 p.m. - Bible study; Quilt Group Friday July 29 Rotary 12 p.m. 7 p.m. - Bible Study Regular Friday FELLOWSHIP BAPTIST Sundays Rev. Tyler Callum, Pastor Intern Sunday, July 31 9 a.m. - Coffee Time; 9:30 a.m. - 967-8021 Sunday 6:30 p.m. - Quilt Group Traditional Service 9:30 a.m. LIGHTHOUSE CHURCH Morning Worship; 4th Sunday of each www.ChristianChurchesOnline.com/ 9:45 a.m. - Sunday School Fellowship & Coffee 10:15 a.m. 1050 Covered Bridge Rd., Unadilla 10:45 a.m. - Worship Service Church Council Meeting 10:30 a.m. Pastor Keith VanDewerker month, fellowship brunch following firstpresbyterianbainbridge TRUE LIFE CHRISTIAN CHURCH worship) Thursday & Saturday 369-2754 HARPURSVILLE www.truelifechristianchurch.org SACRED HEART CHURCH Handicapped Accessible. Nursery Available “Come as you are!” - All Welcome 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.; New Beginnings 2899 St. Hwy. 206, Bainbridge, NY Member of NACCC. Handicap Accessible Thrift Store open UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Liberty Street, Sidney Sundays 3500 Rte. 79, Harpursville (Coventryville) Saturday Mass: 5:30 p.m. 10 a.m. - Sunday School for all ages; Sunday MERCY FELLOWSHIP 8:45 a.m. - Adult Sunday School; Sue Crawson-Brizzolara, Pastor Pastor Karl Slifee, Sr. Sunday Mass: 8:30 and 10:30 a.m. 11 a.m. - Morning Worship; 6:30 p.m. 967 Rt. 41 (1.2 miles) N. of Rt. 7, Afton Sunday Ph. 656-7619, Cell: 607-343-4743 Mon. - Fri.: Daily Mass at 9 a.m. - Evening Praise and Worship hour 10 a.m. - Worship with Children’s John Snel, Pastor Education during service 10 a.m. - Sunday School; Assoc. Pastor Harold Harris Confessions Saturday: Tuesday Church: 639-1964 • Study: 693-3692 11 a.m. - Morning Worship 4:30-5 p.m. or by appointment, call 10 a.m. - Ladies’Bible Study First Sunday of each Month Ph. 656-7833, Cell: 607-316-8144 Sundays Communion Regular Sunday 563-1591 from 9 a.m.- noon Wednesday 10 a.m. - Worship Service HARPURSVILLE BAPTIST 6:30 p.m. - Bible Study and Prayer We are handicap accessible. 9:30-10:15 a.m. - Sunday School; Fridays CHURCH CHURCH OF CHRIST 41 Cumber Rd. • 693-2422 10:30 a.m. - noon - Worship; Fellow- UNADILLA FRIENDS CHURCH 7 p.m. - Prayer Meeting and Bible GRACE CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP 26 Cartwright Ave., Sidney Study 967-2223 • grace4missions.com Wednesday ship after church Larry Bailey, Preacher • 563-9695 Rogers Hollow, Unadilla 6:30 p.m. - Prayer Service; Wednesday Sunday Mike Kauffman and John Gregory, Sunday HIGHER GROUND CHRISTIAN Teen Scene 7 p.m. - Bible study, prayer meeting 10:30 a.m. - Morning Worship. Pastors Radio Program: Bible Truth - WCHN, CHURCH Sunday Sunday Second Saturday of Every Month 7:45 - 8 a.m., 970 AM; WCDO, 8:15 - 96 E. Main St., Afton • 639-3746 9 a.m. - Worship. 10 a.m. - Sunday School; 7 a.m. - Men’s Prayer breakfast 8:30 a.m., 1490 AM, 101 FM; FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Mary Upright, Pastor Wednesday 10:45 a.m. - Morning Worship; 10 a.m. - Bible Class; 11 a.m. - Wor- Thursday (Except 1st Wed. of Month) 6:30 p.m. - Evening Service. ship Assembly. 170 Main Street, Unadilla NORTHFIELD COMMUNITY CHURCH 607-761-6519 • www.unaumc.org 6:30 p.m. - Bible Study and Prayer 7 p.m. - Prayer Meeting Pastor Marv Root 829-2369 Wednesday Sunday NINEVEH PRESBYTERIAN 10 - 11 a.m. - Bible Study; Pastor Rev. Brandilynne Craver CHURCH 5118 County Hwy. 23, Walton Every Thursday 10:30 a.m. - Sunday Worship; 7 - 8 p.m. - Bible Study/Worship. Rte. 7, Nineveh • 693-1919 353-2443 7 p.m. - AA and Al-anon meet Children’s Ministries available during Otego Rev. Emrys Tyler Sunday Christmas Eve Serivice: 10:30 p.m. service ST. PAUL’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH Thursday 10 a.m. - Sunday School Every Sunday OTEGO PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 25 River St., Sidney • 563-3391 6:30 p.m. - Bible Study 11 a.m. - Sunday Morning Worship 9 a.m. - Worship Service followed by AFTON COMMUNITY 18 River Street • 988-2861 The Rev. Roy Van Dermark, FHC Sunday Sunday coffee and fellowship FELLOWSHIP Wednesday Deacon Vicar. Pastor Colin Gibson • 607-203-0073 9 a.m. - Worship including Children’s 9:30 a.m. - Morning Worship; 10:45 Sundays Monday, Friday and Saturday 6:30 p.m. - Bible Study Saturday Conversation and Children’s Sunday a.m. - Sunday School Tri-Town News — Thursday, July 28, 2016 — 11 BUY IT • SELL IT • FIND IT CLASSIFIEDS For rent help wanted Catholic Charities Hosts Sunday Gospel Night is July

THE COUNTRY MOTEL Greene Central School has School Supply Drive in Sidney 31 at Walton’s Northfield - Rt. 7, Sidney, offers clean the following openings for and comfortable extended stay fall: NYS Certified School SIDNEY – Catholic Chari- lighters. Donations will be ac- Community Church rooms at reasonable rates. All Guidance Counselor, certified ties of Delaware, Otsego and cepted until Friday, Aug. 12 rooms have microwaves and music teacher to cover LOA Schoharie counties is cur- CC invites area residents WALTON - Northfield singing will feature favorite refrigerators. Sorry no pets. (long-term one year) & sub- rently collecting school sup- to come visit them at their 21 Community Church’s fifth gospel hymns. Call Pastor Call 563-1035. 10-15tfc stitutes in all areas including plies at the sfcu in Sidney and Liberty St., Sidney location Sunday Gospel Music Night Marv Root at 353-2443 to custodial and bus monitor. See Main St. Paint and Hardware, during the Aug. 16-19 give- is set for 6:30 p.m., July 31, to be included in the evening’s www.greenecsd.org for con- also in Sidney. The supplies away. CC will be handing out be followed by an ice cream schedule. 1977 MG Sports collected will benefit students free backpacks chock full of social. Individuals and groups Northfield Community Convertible. tact info. 8-4(2w)b of all ages here at home and essential school supplies to are invited to share vocal and Church is located at 5118 Pristine condition. 4 speed. include: pens, pencils, mark- qualifying applicants just in instrumental music. Group County Hwy 23, Walton. Hard top for winter, soft con- ers, crayons, erasers, scissors, time for the upcoming school vertible top (new) for summer. composition notebooks, spiral year. Call 604-4071 for more 65,000 original miles. Simply The Sidney Central School notebooks, glue sticks, one information or to see if you beautiful. Price $12,500 nego- District is in need of the fol- inch binders, loose leaf paper, qualify. City of the Hills Art Festival tiable. 656-4684 for Bella. lowing for the 2016-17 school two-pocket folders, and high- 7-28(1w)b year: Returning to Main St. Oneonta Substitute teachers: (Re- ONEONTA - From 11 a.m. and art activities. Interac- tired NYS certified teachers = Services offered to 6 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. tive community art activities $105/day; Bainbridge to Reveal New 6, the City of the Hills Art have been created especially NYS certified teachers = Festival will be returning to for this event by two local Looking For Work: $95/day; Non-certified teach- Bainbridge area. Paint your Prescription Drugs Box to Main St. Oneonta. COH is a artists—a “read-in” by local ers = $80/day) juried art exhibit with cash writers, plus our wonderful house, inside or out, first floor Substitute teacher aide only (outside), yard work and Community with Aug. 4 Ribbon prizes and ribbons for the best farmers market selling local ($10.09/hour) painting, photography and produce, baked goods and gardening also. Call Jason at Substitute school nurses, 373-1739. Cutting Ceremony pottery, along with a grand handmade products. RN required ($18.00/hour) prize for best in show. Thirty Applications are available 8-4(4w)p Substitute LPN’s (Health BAINBRIDGE - The residents to return expired or or more artists and fine crafts online at: cityofthehillsarts- Aide) ($12.43/hour) Town of Bainbridge has col- unused medications. We wel- persons, and seven bands are festival.com, or at CANO, 11 Substitute teachers - please WANTED TO BUY laborated with the National come all area residents to join expected to participate. Food Ford Ave. Oneonta. Call 432- apply online at www.sidneyc- Guard Counter Drug Task us at the ribbon-cutting cer- will be available at the local 2070 for more information. sd.org, under District Infor- HURLBURT COIN AND Force to help combat the drug emony on Thursday, Aug. 4 restaurants. Children’s activi- mation, click on the Employ- PAPER - Buying old U.S. epidemic in our area. We re- at 6 p.m. in front of the town ties will include face painting, ment and follow instructions. gold, silver and copper coins, cently acquired a prescription hall at 15 N. Main St. to see a magician, a balloon artist All others complete and mail paper currency. Also buying drop box. This drop box is lo- the drop box and learn more civil service application lo- antique fishing lures, gold and cated in the Bainbridge Town details. cated below Employment tab. silver pocket watches. Cash Hall and can be used by area offers. Appraisals. Ken - 607- EOE Unadilla Summer Concert 235-2818. 12-4wtfc 7-28(1w)b Series to Host Jim Harageones DCHA to Host Enchanted Help Wanted Legal July 28 Evening at the Gideon Frisbee UNADILLA – Join us on Main St. Tune into WCDO on Sidney Head Start Lead Notice of Formation of the lawn of the Community the day of the show for venue Teacher RBD Transports, LLC. Art of House, July 30 House for this 28th annual updates. Minimum of Bachelor’s de- Org filed with Secy of State summer event. Performing The following Thursday, gree in early childhood and of NY (SSNY) on 12/2/14. DELHI - The Delaware of alcoholic and non-alcoholic this week will be Jim Hara- Aug. 4, don’t miss the twan- 2 years experience teaching Office location: Chenango County Historical Associa- refreshments. geones, a solo folk, country, gin’ good time that is a Coun- young children. NYS driver’s County. SSNY designated as tion (DCHA) will host its an- The “Enchanted Evening” rock and ballad guitarist who try Express Band concert. license, personal vehicle re- agent of LLC upon whom pro- nual “Enchanted Evening at is a way of thanking current grew up in the Unadilla area. Country Express is a classic quired; mileage reimbursed. cess against it may be served. the Historic Gideon Frisbee members for their support and The fun begins Thursday, country and western band 35 hours per week. Salary SSNY shall mail process to: House” on Saturday, July 30 encouraging non-members July 28, from 6:30 -8 pm. Ice playing many well-known, range $17.07 - $21.12 per hour. 1690 State Highway 8, Mt. from 6 to 9 p.m. to join the Delaware County cream sundae sales will be favorite tunes. They have Applications accepted through Upton, NY 13809. Purpose: Friends and neighbors are Historical Association. Cur- available to cool guests down played extensively in Dela- August 5, 2016 at Delaware any lawful activity. invited to a tasteful and unfor- rent DCHA members will be on the warm evenings and a ware County at fairs and fes- Opportunities Inc., 35430 8-18(6w)b gettable evening of delicious admitted free. Non-members 50/50 raffle will support fu- tivals. Again at this concert, State Highway 10, Hamden, food, live music, mingling, will be asked to join the His- ture concerts. The concerts happening from 6:30-8 p.m., NY 13782. EOE and dancing under the stars at torical Association at the door are free due to major funding there will be ice cream sundae 7-28(2w)b the Delaware County Histori- for a fee. sales and a 50/50 raffle.If rain from the Chenango Council Legal cal Association’s site on Route Reservations are encour- on the Arts and the Commu- threatens the Aug. 4 concert, 10, 2.5 miles north of Delhi. aged, but not required. To nity Foundation of Unadilla, the concert will move indoors Sidney Head Start Teach- Notice of Form. of 89 Main BUY ITThe casually• elegantSELL evening RSV P,IT or for more• informa FIND- as well as local IT individuals to the Fire Department, 77 er Aide LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with of spirited socializing will tion, call 746-3849, or e-mail and businesses. We hope to Clifton St. Minimum of Child Devel- SSNY on 3/15/16. Office lo- offer extensive appetizer and [email protected]. see you there; bring a lawn August 11 will feature the opment Associate or Associ- cation: Cortland. SSNY desg. dessert buffets and a variety chair or a blanket to get comfy Dirt Road Express Band. ate’s degree in early childhood as agent of LLC upon whom while you listen. Look to the TTN for further or ability to obtain a CDA process against it may be If rain threatens, the con- information on the 28th annual within 2 years, and one year served.CLASSIFIEDS SSNY mail process cert will move indoors to Unadilla Summer Concert Se- experience working with pre- to 18 Roosevelt Ave., Larch- the Community Center, 246 ries lineup. school children. NYS driver’s mont, NY, 10538. Any lawful license required. 34 hours per purpose. For billing information, week. Salary range $10.10 - 8-11(6w)b please call $13.08 per hour. Applications 561-3526 accepted through August 5, BUY IT • SELL IT • FIND IT 2016 at Delaware Opportuni- ties Inc., 35430 State Highway For Advertising in the Tri-Town News, 10, Hamden, NY 13782. EOE 7-28(2w)b please call CLASSIFIEDSRyan Dalpiaz. Sale

July 30, 9 a.m. - ? 31 Bixby 607-561-3526 St. in Bainbridge. Children’s toys, books, adult clothes, BUY IT • SELL IT • FIND IT DVDs, CDs, canister, serving tray, dishes, etc… Everything must go! 7-28(1w)p CLASSIFIEDS Call 561-3526 to get your ad in the BUY IT • SELL IT •Tri-Town FIND News IT CLASSIFIEDS 12 — Tri-Town News — Thursday, July 28, 2016 Sunshine & Success Color Bainbridge’s Inaugural Summerfest

By Travis Bryden set up by Dust Bunny Frames Summerfest. Photography and handcrafted Right after the golf ball BAINBRIDGE – This past beads and crafts from Beads drop was a riveting perfor- Saturday was the inaugural of a Feather, to homemade mance by Elvis at Bainbridge Summerfest 2016. Planned goat milk soaps and health Memorial Park, where hun- by members of the Sum- products from River Rock dreds of spectators set up merfest 2016 Committee and Soaps, there was something lawn chairs to enjoy classic Bainbridge Chamber of Com- for everyone. hits and bring the festival to merce, the warm weather fes- For anyone who brought a close. The performance was tival made its debut on North their children along, there followed up by a screening of Main St. in Bainbridge be- were games set up in the park- the iconic film, Footloose on tween 4-8 p.m. on July 23. ing lot behind Bob’s Diner a projector at the Memorial On that bright and sunny during the festival, organized Park for everyone to enjoy af- day, Bainbridge’s downtown by the local Girl Scouts and ter the day’s festivities. street was lined with many Jr.-Sr. Class of Bainbridge- Event organizer, June tents featuring a diverse ar- Guilford Central School. A White, stated, “For starting ray of activities and goods for bounce house, hula-hoop at 4:00 p.m., there is a great the public to engage in. Lo- competition, ring toss, and crowd.” When asked about cal musicians were playing even a dunk tank were all the future of the festival she throughout the day, setting a available for the kids. said, “We’re hoping it will be- happy and eventful tone for And, for the older kids, come annual, and are think- all attendees. there were dozens of gleam- ing about extending the day.” It was a very warm day, so ing restored vehicles lined up Bainbridge resident and festi- the tables set up by the likes next to the games to marvel at. val attendee, Bob Feyerabend, of the Jericho Garden Club, At 7:00 p.m. there was a golf said, “I thought it was nice…I the Bainbridge Girl Scouts, ball drop and raffle, which was pleased that Bainbridge Jerry’s Inn, and S&S Café acted as a fundraiser in sup- had something,” when asked (all of which served drinks port of the event. Numbered about his thoughts on the and plenty of food to snack golf balls were dropped by a festival. on), were very important. crane from Payne’s Cranes This was the vibe given off There was even wine-tasting near an allotted hole, and the by the attendees that came out at B&W Wine & Liquor for three people possessing the for the festival, as all seemed people thirsting for a little corresponding numbers of engaged with the attractions something extra. balls closest to the hole were put together on that bright and For local businesses of all dubbed winners. 437 people sunny day, leaving a desire for sorts, this was a perfect day participated in this raffle more like it in the future. to make themselves more vis- for a chance to win, a figure ible to the public. From hand- highlighting but a portion of made photo frames at the tent the turnout for the inaugural

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