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Volume IV Thursday, February 27, 2014 Issue 17 FREE Cub Scouts Hold Award Dinner

Cub Scout Pack 85 held their Blue & Gold Dinner at the Homer Elks Lodge on February 24. Approximately 30 Cub Scouts and Webelos scouts received awards, and about 90 family members were on hand to see the scouts receive their awards. A spaghetti dinner was prepared and served by Boy Scout Troop 79 members. The Cubs performed skits for the group and told jokes, much to the amusement of those attending. Special guest Speaker was Jim Graney, District Chairman of the Baden- Powell Council of BSA. Donations for the event were provided by: Edgewood Bakery, Central city Bar & Grill, C&P Cash & Carry, Homer Village Market, and Rt. 11 Market. Homer Elks and Homer American Legion also donated. Jim Graney, District Chairman More Photos Back Page

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Around Town Business Owners & Landlords Voice Concerns The Voice of the Town Over New Trash Charges The Homer News At a meeting on Feb. 19 in the Center Neiderman, Michael Pollak, tom Published for Homer Residents minutes of the meeting where this for the Arts building several business resolution was approved, and an Niederhofer, Sandra Niederhofer, Ward The Homer News is published owners and landlords expressed their outline of the costs associated Dukelow, R. Os borne Jr., Charles concerns and displeasure with the Vil- in Homer by The Homer News. with this new policy, including the Bernheim, Debra Slack, Matt Banazek, Distribution is lage's recently announced trash pickup Steve Cinquanti. every other Thursday to all households and charges for businesses and multi-family cost of purchasing the 95 gallon businesses in Homer. residences with 3 or more units. bins and recycling bins, as it was After the meeting, Trustees who were They received a letter earlier this year not stated in your letter. In addi- present agreed to take the letter to The Homer News is a community-based news- announcing the change, and scheduled tion, I would request you send a the Mayor to discuss meeting with the paper dedicated to informing townspeople of current the meeting to discuss their options. involved parties. events and issues; serving as a forum for the free Landlord Michael Niswender circu- letter to each landlord affected by this new law and ask for a special The following day was the regularly exchange of views of town residents; and celebrating lated a letter he had written to the Vil- scheduled trash pickup for the northern the people, places and happenings that make the lage Board outlining his criticism of the public hearing with notification to portion of the village. A brief tour of the Town of Homer unique. implementation of the new charges and all involved. Finally, I am request- area resulted in the pictures on this asking for several items from the Vil- ing the date of March 1st, 2014 be page showing the trash and recyclables lage. Editor:Donald Ferris pushed back until the issue has at the curb for various buildings. An excerpt from his letter follows: *** been resolved. While not a complete survey, it cer- Subscription Rates: tainly seems to lend credibility to the The Homer News is delivered at no cost to all … First and foremost, I am complaints of the landlords that their Homer residents. Michael E Niswender properties of 3 or more units do not gen- We are offering subscriptions for The Homer requesting reconsideration of erate an unusual amount of trash when News. Personal or out-of-town subscriptions are this policy. Next, I would like a Also signed by: compared to single family or two family available for $36 per year (First Class). Payable breakdown of what is covered in Joe Hill, Neb Hage, Florie Hage, residences. in advance. Send check or money order to: our Village taxes, a copy of the Lee Benson, Forrest Earl, Renee The Homer News, P.O. Box 125, Homer, NY 13077 Email your address to: [email protected]

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The Homer NEWS 6 unit P.O. Box 125 Homer, New York 13077 6 unit residence single family residence [email protected] Telephone: 607-749-2613 Village Board Announces New Water & Sewer Rates Effective March 1, 2014 Friend us on Facebook for updates on news and events Effective March 1, 2014, the water/sewer rates will change for the as we receive them. Village of Homer. The new rates will be as follows: Water Rates: First 5,000 gallons will be $21.00; 5,001 – 160,000 gal- Contributors lons will be at a rate of $2.25 per 1,000 gallons; 160,001 - 99,999,999 Priscilla Berggren-Thomas, Ed Finkbeiner, Anita gallons will be at a rate of $1.95 per 1,000 gallons Jebbett, Martin Sweeney, Matt Banazek, Harry Sewer Rates: First 5,000 gallons will be $59.00; 5,001 – 160,000 gal- Coleman lons will be at a rate of $2.00 per 1,000 gallons; 160,001 – 99,999,999 will be at a rate of $1.95 per 1,000 gallons Water/Sewer is billed quarterly on same bill, with due date stated on bill. Billing dates will continue to be January 1, April 1, July 1, and Oct. 1

2 family residence Get The Homer News at: Two More “Game Nights” Are Scheduled Village Food Market, Homer Town Office, Homer Village Office, Phillips Free Library, Homer Men’s The Center for the Arts in Homer will be hosting two more “Game and Boys, Olde Homer House, Oh My Goodness Health Foods, Origins, Anderson’s Farm Market, Crawl Jr. Legion Auxiliary to Hold Can & Nights” on Wednesday, March 5 and Wednesday, March 19 from 6:30 Space, Lily Lanetree, Dandy Mart, Gail’s Antiques & PM to 8:30 PM. Collectibles, Brown’s Garage, Poole’s Drive In, Kory’s Bottle Drive Mar. 2 We will have tables set up for Backgammon, Chess, Cribbage, Mahjong, Monopoly, and Scrabble, If there are other games you Diner, Tops, Walgreen’s, Hyde’s Diner, Valley View SAVE your cans and bottles! Gardens, Lucky Kitchen, Denny Jack's, Natoli's, CNY would like to play, please bring them with you to share with others. Living History Center, Tyler's Cleaners, Super Cream The Homer Junior American Legion Auxiliary is The Center for the Arts is located at 72 South Main Street in Homer. having a bottle and can drive to help defray the Come out and enjoy an evening of fun. Light refreshments will be cost of program materials. Bottles and cans can served. On Line, www.TheHomerNews.com be dropped off at the American Legion in Homer There is a $5.00 admission fee for adults. Participants under 18 are on Sunday March 2nd from 2-4 p.m. If you free. would like someone to pick up your cans please Space may be limited. Please call 749-4900 to register for these call 749-2091 and leave a message. All opinions expressed in Letters and Commentaries events. are those of the writers and not of The Homer News, which is published as an independent, non-biased NEXT ISSUE community service and forum. The next issue of The Homer News will be march 13, 2014 DEADLINE: for ads and news is March 4, 2014.

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1b14 EVENTS CALENDAR March 2 - Sunday bottle and can drive Junior American Legion Auxiliary is having a bottle and can drive to help defray the cost of program JEANS materials. Bottles and cans can be dropped off at the American Legion in Homer on Sunday March 2nd from 2-4 p.m. If you would like someone to pick up your cans please call 749-2091 and leave a message. March 2 - Sunday First Frost Antiques & Collectibles Flea Market. Dryden Fire Hall, 9 am to 3 pm. Free Admission. Vintage bottles, glassware, postcards, paper items, books, records, toys, jewelry and more. Finger Lakes Bottle Collectors Assoc. As space permits, The Homer News will print a brief notice of your organization’s event at no charge in the EVENTS CALENDAR. For more detailed notices we suggest you pur- 8 chase a display ad. Please keep in mind our Serving Food Daily publishing schedule and deadlines. Mar. 4 11:00 am - 7:00 pm deadline for March 13, 2014 issue. . . . . Limited Ice Cream Menu Retiring This Year? Free October - April Mon. - Fri. . . . . 8:30-7:30 Seminar March 8 at Rt. 281 - Homer, NY For County Office Bldg. 607.749.3348 Take-Outs If retirement is in your near future the Cortland County Area Agency on Aging will be offering a free seminar on Saturday March 8, 2014 from 9:00 to 11:00 Am in Room B1 of the Cortland County Office Build- ing, 60 Central Ave. Agency Health Insurance Informa- tion Counseling and Assistance The water wheel at Darby's Mill. The Program (HIICP) counselors will mill was on the Tioughnioga River at be there to help you sift through Water Street. the many aspects of the retirement puzzle. Participants will learn how Social Security, Long-Term Care Insur- ance, Medicare and Health Insur- ance should be considered when planning your retirement. Please join us for this free seminar. Call 753-5060 today to reserve your seat. Winter Roof Maintenance: Your Attic’s Hidden Secrets Clerical/Secretarial (NewsUSA) - What homeowner wants to brave the winter elements to check on the health of his roof? And yet, given the crucial role roofs play in determining a house’s efficiency -- yes, that means utility bills -- most people think they have no Full or Part-Time choice but to go mano a mano with all that snow and ice. Local law firm seeks clerical/secretarial staff person Turns out most people are wrong. You could just check your attic instead. for its Tully, NY office. “Roofs create an insulated barrier that helps trap heat inside,” says Jason Joplin, program manager of the Center for the Advancement of Roofing Excellence, Full or part-time employment available. which is championed by GAF, North America’s largest roofing manufacturer. “And since most attic spaces are located right below them, it’s a convenient spot to see Send resume to: PO Box 430, Tully, NY 13159, potential problem areas and damage without being subjected to falls and injury.” Attention: Kathleen Here are some tips on what to look for: * Animal damage. The telltale signs that birds, bats, squirrels and raccoons have No phone calls will be accepted found refuge in your attic should set off alarm bells, given the havoc they can wreak. So if you do spot anything suspicious -- including nests, droppings and gnawed wood, wires or insulation -- call a pest professional immediately. * Leaks. As sure as the the sun rises, it will soon storm. When it does, shine a flashlight up in the attic in search of not just dripping water and condensation, but also water stains on the ceiling, walls and floor. Those are sure indications that H2O is unfortunately finding its way under your roof’s shingles or behind its Physical Therapy flashings. * Ventilation. “The attic is like the lungs of the house,” says Joplin. “It must be Return to what matters most able to breathe in order to function properly.” Thus, if your vents are stuffed with debris, they need to be cleared. • Conveniently located in Homer Village next to Dashers Corner Pub * Structure. Now that you’re in the attic, take a look up. Are sections of the roof • Evening and Weekend Hours sagging? If so, that signals potential structural weakness requiring professional • Accepting Credit Cards/Health Flex Account Cards repair. • Physical Therapy Services including: Of course, for those who insist on venturing outside in the cold, here’s a final Orthopedic and Sports Rehabilitation• Acute and Chronic Conditions tip to file under the category of Why Didn’t I Think Of That Myself?: You can still Pre and Post Operative Care• Injury Reduction/Prevention Training• check for structural deformities without climbing any treacherous ladders by using binoculars to zoom in -- from the safety of the ground -- on everything from loose Manual Hands on Care• Pediatric to Well Experienced Individuals• shingles to broken gutters. Spinal Decompression And if you’re truly interested in prolonging your roof’s life, experts say it pays to • Functional Movement Screening for athletes and active individuals alike consult a professional roof contractor who’s insured and uses quality materials like GAF’s Timberline American Harvest shingles. A free service that makes it easy to Call 749-2219 today to make an appointment! find a factory-certified contractor in your area can be found at www.gaf.com. Ehren Heyer, PT, MPT, Functional Movement Screen Certified Expert 6 North Main St., Homer, NY 607-749-2219 www.heyerpt.com 4 • February 27, 2014 • The Homer News

News from the Library By Priscilla Berggren-Thomas Homeville Museum Presents . . . Dreaming with a Map Rockin’ Readers, our K-2nd grade story Bruce and I were talking about cars and activity time is on Wednesday after- March 8, 2014 1-3 p.m. the other day and he asked a question noons at 3:25 pm. Miss Tammy will that made me doubt his sanity. He said, be offering a fun program with stories, Local Expert, Michael F. Brown, Esq. “Do you think you’ll want a GPS in our crafts, games, and songs. There are no next car?” Now, I know I’ve said this programs on snow days or school holi- A presentation with artifacts on the Battle of Gettysburg before, but it obviously bears repeating days. Upcoming themes are: that I love maps. Give me an atlas any day. But spare me a voice telling me Mar. 5th Grouchy April 12, 2014 1-3 p.m. where to go. I’ve got enough people Mar. 12th Blarney Dash Re-enactor Fred Antil doing that already. Mar. 19th Chocolate People keep telling me that atlases Mar. 26th Lime Hollow presents Meet and Greet with Abraham Lincoln are things of the past and that libraries Animal Homes don’t need them anymore. And sure, All presentations will be held at the I’ve gotten rid of encyclopedias and Movies with Ben loads of other references books that CNY Living History Theater are out of date as soon as they are Ben, the library dog, will be hosting the movie published. But no maps? Perish the Space Buddies on Saturday, st . Join Ben for Admission is $5.00 per person thought. March 1 at 10:30 am this fun film. There’ll be refreshments, Here’s the best thing about maps – but you better be on time, or Ben will Museum Members get in FREE! planning your next vacation. Because eat them all. really folks, planning a vacation may For more information, call the just be more fun that taking them. Build-It Friday I always come home from vacation, CNY Living History Center at 607.299.4185 needing a vacation. The urge to pack We are going to have another Maker in as much as possible keeps me run- Friday evening on Friday, March 7th ning. Few of us actually take a vacation from 6 – 8 pm. Open to students in 4th that is relaxing. That’s where the map through 9th grades. We’ll be playing comes in. Because it’s those winters with circuitry and robots. Come join us, night spent poring over the map, look- as we try to build lie detectors, radios ing up each town, thinking about what and a library robot. Pre-registration is 4386 US RT 11 North, Homer Ave., Cortland, NY 13045 you’ll see there, planning the route, required. Be here before the doors are 607.299.4185 where you’ll stop, where you’ll stay, locked at 6 pm and get locked in! where you’ll eat – that’s the fun part, the relaxing part, the inspiring part. Franny Billingsley visits in March It’s also the part that gets us in trouble every time. We usually start planning Middle grade and young adult author a couple years ahead. And we usually Franny Billingsley will be visiting Homer say, “we’ll just go for a week.” But – oh in March. Along with providing several From the Archives . . . – “this will be our only trip to this place” presentations at the Homer Schools, – “we’ll never go again” – “we need to Franny will provide the following pro- see it all.” The trip becomes two weeks grams at the Library: long and then three. We say “not one day over three weeks,” but then there’s Wednesday, March 12th at 4:00 pm something else we just have to see - Writing workshop for 5th through and “it’s only fifty miles away” and “we’ll 10th graders. Please call the library to never go back again.” pre-register. All students who attend will The first trip Bruce and I planned receive a free copy of one of Franny together was a cross-country trip. Billingsley’s books. Bruce took out the map, calculated how far to drive each day, how far we’d Thursday, March 13th at 7:00 pm - get on a tank of gas, where’d we stop Talk open to all – “The Who and What for gas, even where’d we’d stop do go of Stories: Fitting Character to Plot.” the bathroom. But those days are over – I do all the driving now! (Total control Ms. Billingsley’s visit is made possible is not to be sneezed at.) Still, when it through a grant from the Ujeni Grants comes to taking a vacation, the map is for Advancing Public Education Fund of the first thing we get out. Then comes the Community Foundation of Tompkins the travel guide and only after that do County. we think about going on the internet. I need some sense of place, of terrain, Board Games at the Library of history, of what’s there, before I can just start Googling. We now have board games for use Of course, any vacation we might within the library. Stop by sometime to take is still years away. We are only in see what’s available and play a game. the expanding and contracting stage. We are also accepting donations of The following the road with our finger games (with all the pieces, please!). and dreaming stage. The stage that Stay tune, we’ll be having a game day requires a map and not a GPS. And if in March! you are in that stage – or want to try Horse racing on the Green - 1869 it – we still have atlases at the library. Teen Writers’ Group

What’s New at the Library? The Teen Writers group meets Tuesdays at 3:30 pm. This group is open to all writers from 6th through 12th grades. Pre-School Story Time to check out and download e-materials. our home page at www.phillipsfreeli- Pre-School Story Time with Miss The library also hosts a Wiki where They can also help with other computer brary.org. Check them out! Tammy is on Wednesday mornings at questions. Call ahead, to make an 10:30 am, when school is in session. writers can post their stories. Check it out at www.phillipsfreelibrarywriters. appointment, or drop by. For more information about any of our There are no programs on snow days programs call 749-4616 or check out our or school holidays. Upcoming themes wikispaces.com If you’d like to post your own stories there, talk to Priscilla. Check out the new features on our website.Phillips Free Library Hours: are: homepage Monday 10 am to 6 pm Tuesday 2 pm to 8 pm Mar. 5th Cowboys and Cowgirls Help with Nooks, Kindles, and Downloadable books We now have BookFlix, access to Wednesday 10 am to 8 pm Mar. 12th Glorious Green online Scholastic children’s books and Thursday 2 pm to 8 pm Mar. 19th Sweets videos; TrueFlix, online Scholastic Friday 2 pm to 6 pm Mar. 26th Kitty Cats Do you need help downloading ebooks and audiobooks to your Nook, Kindle, non-fiction books; New Book Alert,s Saturday 10 am to 2 pm alerts about the newest books at the Rockin’ Readers or ipad? Let our Teen Tech Volunteers help you. They are available Thursdays library; and Online Book Clubs. All from 3-4 pm. They can help you learn these features are on the left side of The Homer News • February 27 2014 •5

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The Albany Post Road - NYS Route 90 Mystery Solved ! By Martin Sweeney, Town of Homer Historian

Fifth Installment

We Enter Cayuga County and the Town of Summerhill And now, as we enter into the next county, Cayuga County, we must make another, even steeper climb. It is a harsh introduction to the Town of from 1803 until around 1818, when it Summerhill. Originally, it was the Town was abandoned as the Turnpike was of Plato, when it broke off from the next being extended through town. James town over, the Town of Locke, on April Robinson, a celebrated wolf hunter 26, 1831. The next year the name was settled here in 1800, when a killed wolf changed to Summerhill, which is fitting could fetch a bounty of $40. Five years on this particularly warm summer day later, Smith Covert made an ox-cart as we take in the idyllic, pastoral scen- and moved his family and household ery of dairy cattle grazing on grassy goods in from nearby Genoa. Other fields and lazily chewing their cuds settlers included William Honeywell, under shade trees. Harvey Hough, Joseph Walker, William The first to settle in this township Webster, Harmon Peters, Reuben was Hezekiah Mix. In 1797 he moved Sherman, and Elisha Bowker. Samuel in from the nearby Town of Locke, Ranney arrived in 1819 and on April where he had resided for several years. 3, 1832, at the home of Martin Barber, In our last issue, we asked if anyone knew who the young lad in the picture is. The first school in Summerhill opened Ranney was elected the first supervisor We received several responses from his aunts, uncles, and his mother. The in 1804 and its teacher was another for the Town of Summerhill at the first consensus is that it's TIM PERFETTI. Those who know Tim will have to agree early settler named Nathaniel Fillmore. town meeting. that this is a natural pose for him! Nathaniel and his wife Phoebe had In this year of 1876, the town’s popu- nine children. The second and the old- lation numbers 1,006 persons, with est son, Millard, was born on January around 104 inhabitants in the hamlet 7, 1800, in a log cabin. In his youth itself. The town is served by three he apprenticed at a woolen factory in mills. The first one to be built was a Montville and later studied law under grist mill on Fall Creek, constructed in Walter Wood of Montville. A Fourth of 1816 by Ebenezer Bennett. Another is July oration he delivered impressed the near the Salt Road. The third mill, on elders of the community so much that Levi Johnston’s pond, turns out lath they commented that the young man and shingles, churn lids, butter tub cov- would “make his mark in the world, and ers, rolling pins, firkin heads, potato perhaps be a judge.” Fillmore went mashers, and sundry items needed by on to become the thirteenth President householders. This mill also grinds corn of the United States. He served from and buckwheat for the locals. 1850 to 1853, moving from the Vice- The coach pulls up in front of a large Presidency to the Presidency upon the edifice at the southwest corner. This is death of Zachary Taylor. Fillmore is best the Old Eagle Hotel, a thriving hotel with remembered for signing the controver- a beautiful porch wrapped around two sial Compromise of 1850 into law which sides. Originally, it was Martin Barber’s allowed slavery into territory annexed Tavern, and a popular place for folks to from Mexico after the Mexican War meet. It was not unusual in its day to and included the Fugitive Slave Law. find fifteen to twenty teams tied at the Carpenter, the painter from Homer, posts. [The building was purchased in did a full-length portrait of President 1894 by Maude and Jennie Fleming. Part of the original Old Eagle Hotel is contained in this structure in Summerhill Fillmore in 1852. The President com- They remodeled it into an imposing res- mented that “it is the best likeness idence known as the “Summit House.” that has been taken of me.” Fillmore Part of it was used as a country store. co-founded the University at Buffalo in A gas tank and pump were installed as church built in 1826 that was destroyed Locke after the English philosopher of 1846 and served as its first chancellor. automobiles and trucks began to ply He returned to Buffalo upon leaving by fire. Presbyterians and Baptists can the Enlightenment, John Locke]. the busy artery. Part of the structure also be found in the area, but the lat- We proceed into the Town of Milan the Presidency. He died two years ago still stands]. [meaning 1874]. ter were the first to have an organized about a mile or so, and Lawrence One of our fellow passengers, the church in the town, and that was in Wormer’s Inn comes into view at an The first indication that the coach is Reverend A. W. Paul, departs the approaching a settled community is the 1807 under Elder Whipple. intersection the locals call Shaw’s coach, retrieves one piece of baggage, As one surveys the immediate area, Corners. It is an impressive three-sto- small cemetery just past Van Buskirk bids us “Adieu,” and tips the driver. We Road. Quickly, the coach arrives at one can see that the hamlet boasts ry building with a New England style watch as he makes his way by foot of a blacksmith shop, a store, a post porch across the front that one would the hamlet of Summerhill. Homes and further down the post road to the Free businesses converge at the intersec- office, a creamery and a tannery. The expect since the proprietor’s father, Methodist Church. During the ride, the coach moves on now, passing the Free Aaron Wormer, was an early settler tion of “the turnpike” and the Salt Road. good pastor had explained how his The first road through the town was Methodist Church on the left and a from Berkshire County, Massachusetts. congregation had built this house of District School at the next intersection The inn has been in operation since this Salt Road, built by the state for worship three years ago at a cost of the purpose of hauling salt from Salina formed by the crossing of Lick Road. 1817, providing meals and lodging. $1,100, including furniture. Before then, Passing through more farmland, we Across the road, on the south side, are [Syracuse] to towns and villages in the they had gathered on the Sabbath southern part of the state. A 280-pound soon pass by another large tavern the barns for keeping horses. Today, we at Brogden’s Halls and one winter at on the south side of the road [later are stopping only to change teams. barrel of salt was worth five dollars Squire Swift’s shoe shop. At the south- then. Originally, Joseph Cone settled a destroyed by fire and leaving no history east corner stands the Congregational behind] and cross into the Town of Milan Next Installment: The Towns of Milan little north of this area and had the first Church, built in 1841 to replace th tavern in Summerhill on the main road with a population of 1,130 [now called and Genoa

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The Sherman Block’s history blurs for occupying the Sherman buildings re- the next two decades. Homer, like the veal some of the tension taking place rest of the country, wrestled with the in a rapidly modernizing society. Where destructive sectional divide and tragic the grocery operated in 1907, a harness bloodshed that shadowed the 1860s. At and carriage business stood. Next door some point, probably 1879, a fire tore in the second building a photographer through the Babcock and Maplethorp and grocer shared space. The third store, which was likely located in the first building now housed a vulcanizing (rub- building. Tom Niederhofer states that ber) business and the rest of the store- he found evidence of fire, and we know fronts were vacant. On the back of the that the top floor of that building was de- property next to a livery were “1 Auto stroyed. By 1887, however, that building Shed” and some underground gaso- housed a grocery store with storage in line tanks. In addition, a garage/repair From left to right: Senator Seward, McKenzie the back section, which in decades past shop for up to ten cars had opened. A Brown, Danielle Angell, Nichole Ponticello, had contained stoves, carpets, paints new Opera House (soon to be the Town and oils. Hall) now stood on the other corner of advisor Kathy Pratt. The shops in the second building of- Water Street. In 1928, the livery was fered jewelry, meats, and tobacco for a used car department which had ex- ALBANY, 02/11/14 -- State Senator James L. Seward (R/C/I–Oneonta) today met sale, this last in the barber shop. Chew panded into an auto sales showroom, at his Capitol office with members of the Homer Central School chapter of the FFA. and smoke while you enjoyed a shave repair shop, and service station. Not to and a haircut (for two bits?). A bakery miss the opportunities Henry Ford had “Agriculture is our state’s number one industry and in order to preserve and was the sole storefront in the third build- opened up to entrepreneurs around advance this time-honored tradition, we need programs like the FFA,” said Senator ing, but the fourth reveals something the county, the harness and carriage Seward. “The students not only learn about traditional farming, but engineering, about changing times. That edifice, long business in the Sherman Block now of- science, and business as well. Their personal stories demonstrate the need for since disappeared, was home to one fered automobiles for sale. The second ongoing state support that will bolster this valuable education program.” storefront that sold insurance and pro- building was either vacant or housed duce (what a strange combination) and two stores unspecified by the map. A Homer Central School students joined other FFA chapters from across New York a saloon. Shoppers could start shop- laundry occupied the third, and an auto in Albany to take part in the group’s annual lobby day. Senator Seward met with ping at the corner of Water and Main repair operated in the fourth. It was the the group in his Capitol office and escorted them to the floor of the state senate to and end their excursion with a refresher roaring Twenties and Homerites had view senate session proceedings. at the tavern. Saunders Livery was right begun a love affair with the car. around the corner on Water Street, so The Great Depression dampened this folks could just leave their horses there. enthusiasm. In 1937, the business on At end of Water Street, Darby’s Grist Mill the corner of Water and North Main of the work done on the buildings re- Chill-A-Bration stood on one side and Abel Gere’s Tan- sold paints and oils instead of cars. The veals the craftsmanship and sweat equi- nery and Leather Mitten Factory on the laundry still maintained its operation in ty that have created what we see today. Winners Named other, both on the banks of the Tiough- the third building and other storefronts Along the way, Niederhofer and his crew nioga River. were stores. Darby’s Grist Mill at the found remnants of the Block’s past his- Cortland, N.Y. – The winners of Chill- Much of what we know about the Sher- end of Water Street had been out of tory. From the corner building’s old rope A-Bration 2014’s chili cook-off for man Block since 1887 comes to us from business for over 20 years, and used elevator, which they used to move ma- “Cortland Area’s Best Chili” goes to Certified Sanborn Maps. These were cars were still being sold behind Briggs terials to the second floor, to evidence of Deli Downtown for their Alice’s White maps issued for fire insurance purposes Hall. The final Sanborn map of 1947 fire to a painted transom window read- Chicken Chili recipe. This is the sec- and contain detailed information about tells us that the fourth building in the ing “Chas. F. Beaudry Licensee,” they ond year in a row this recipe has won. the businesses located in the buildings. Sherman Block had disappeared. We realized they labored where others had The Butternut Squash Chili that the They provide a window on this bygone can only assume that a fire destroyed it. worked and lived their lives. Thanks to Community Restaurant cooked up was era and help us understand how times While a laundry still resided in the third Niederhofer’s efforts, shops and apart- a close second, followed by Frosted changed. For example, by the time the building, it now sported a large addition. ments will once again grace the build- with their Dessert Chili. next map appeared in 1898, the jeweler Dewey Dry Cleaning replaced paints ings and remind us of William Sher- A second category was added this and the barber/tobacconist were gone and oils on the corner and would later man’s ongoing legacy. year to determine the best non-chili from the second building. One storefront sell to John Stewart of Homer Laundry. item offered, or “Favorite Winter Flavor”. was vacant and the other now offered Between 1937 and 1947, a new build- Most of the votes cast for this category butter and eggs for sale. The saloon had ing sprouted up at the end of Water Respectfully submitted by Dianne were split between Gable Inn’s Old time added a restaurant, the livery around the Street, Marathon Line Company, which W. Cappiello. Information about the Homer Birch Beer Float and Maria’s Orginial corner had a new owner and the tannery manufactured fish lines and ran “day Exchange came from brief histories by Pa- Baklava, resulting in a tie. had lost a battle with a fire. Nine years and night” according to the map. This mela Poulin and Martin Sweeney. They have conducted considerable research about Mugs and tasting tickets sold out within later, the grocery store occupied two building is currently home to Tom Nie- the Sherman properties. Information about the first hour of the event, and planners buildings instead of one, a millinery and derhofer’s office. American architectural history can be found estimate well over 1,000 visited down- a hardware store set up shop in the third Niederhofer has made a positive con- in A Field Guide to American Houses by Vir- town for the event. building, and the fourth building was va- tribution to Homer Village by restoring ginia and Lee McAlester. Tom Niederhofer cant with the saloon gone. some of the Sherman Block’s original provided me with the Certified Sanborn By 1915, Homer clearly embraced the beauty and utilitarianism. Viewing Nie- Maps. BE PREPARED - IT IS automobile revolution. The businesses derhofer’s before and after snapshots WINTER! UPCOMING AARP SMART DRIVER CLASSES: • Tuesday, March 4th & Wednesday, March 5th, 5:30- 8:30pm @ Cortland Senior Center Rm, B-1, Cortland County Office Building, 60 Central Ave., Cortland. • Monday, March 24th & Tuesday March 25th, 2:00- 5:00pm, Marathon Senior Center, Civic Center, Brink St. Marathon.

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Paid Political Ad FINE TUNING THE STATE BUDGET UPCOMING PERFORMANCES To preview programs visiT cenTer4arT.org Paul Gower A Column of News & Comment by Senator James L. Seward A number of important issues are under discussion in Albany and development of the state budget is at the top of the list. With just over a month to go before the April first deadline to complete work on the 2014-2015 New York State budget, the pace in Albany has started to quicken. My goal is to adopt an on-time spending plan that meets the real needs of those who live and work in my district and across New York. The plan needs to keep state spending in check, encourage economic growth, deliver broad-based tax cuts, and drive education aid to our neediest schools. While no budget bills have Goitse Sat. March 8 at 8 PM been passed yet, a great deal of work is taking place behind the scenes that I Tickets: $28, Seniors $23, believe will lead to a fiscally responsible final product. Students with valid ID $10 Under 18 Free Senate subcommittees are now meeting on a regular basis. Essentially, the TRUSTEE committees take a specific portion of the governor’s budget proposal, dissect it Village of Homer line by line, place it under a microscope, and fine tune the plan to make sure it is fiscally sound and in line with public priorities. Remember to Cast I have been named to four of the senate budget subcommittees - education, health, higher education, and general government/local assistance. By serving on Your Ballot on these committees I am able to have direct influence on state aid to local school March 18th districts, funding for SUNY schools and community colleges, and programs that play a role in the health and well-being of all New Yorkers. The education sub-committee is one of the most meaningful groups. 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It is also imperative that our on-campus [email protected] Main St., Homer One morning, black as pitch? facilities and programs are top-notch so our graduates are equipped to succeed in Remember the icy spin we took, an increasingly challenging job market. And you climbed out of the ditch? Under a schedule agreed to by the senate and the assembly, both houses will New Toastmasters th The snowy days we headed north, adopt their own budget resolutions by March 12 . Then joint senate/assembly budget conference committees will begin their work of reconciling differences International Club out before the plow? between the two plans. The process provides for a bipartisan budget discussion The deer we managed not to hit, with a proven track record of success. We have utilized this open, transpar- Forming though only God knows now? ent process quite successfully the last three years – adopting on-time budgets And wherever we would travel, that achieved our critically important goals of controlling spending, avoiding tax Introductory Meeting March 5, 2014 wherever we would roam, increases and helping to create new private sector jobs. A couple of weeks ago, I called attention to the special budget section on my Cortland is forming a second You always brought me safely all website, “Get the facts – 2014-2015 Executive Budget Proposal”. A number of Toastmasters club within the Cortland the way back home individuals have already visited the one-stop-shop filled with in-depth budget infor- Community. A Toastmasters meeting Our years and miles together have mation and emailed me their thoughts on the spending plan. 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Community Toastmasters clubs are open to any member that chooses to join. The club will elect its own officers and create its own club culture. The Crown City Club as well as other clubs in the Cortland/Ithaca area will continue to mentor the new club as long as necessary. For more information, please contact Roger Morehouse DTM, 607.749.4061 or email [email protected] . Sliding the blocks into the ice house with pike poles About Toastmasters International Toastmasters International is a nonprof- Using tongs to lift the ice into the it educational organization that teaches ice house public speaking and leadership skills through a worldwide network of meeting locations. Headquartered in Rancho Santa Margarita, California, the organization’s membership exceeds 292,000 in more than 14,350 clubs in 122 countries. Since 1924, Toastmasters International has helped people of all backgrounds become more confident in front of an audience. For information about local Toastmasters clubs, please One of the 3 teams of horses on site. visit www.toastmasters.org. Follow @ Toastmasters on Twitter The Homer News • February 27 2014 •9

Paid Political Ad Visit the Homes of U.S. Presidents Where You Might “Meet” Theodore VOTE for Roosevelt, Tour FDR’s Estate with “his” Secret Service Agent and Attend a Colonial Tea Mike BERRY Albany, N.Y. (February 24, 2014) - Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural National from Memorial Day weekend through Which state had the most governors Historic Site in Buffalo, where he was Columbus Day and by appointment. (four) go on to become president? sworn in upon the death of President www.grantcottage.org Which state was home to the longest William McKinley; and the North Creek serving and the youngest presidents Depot Museum, which dramatizes the FINGER LAKES of the United States? And in which story of his midnight train ride to the One of Lincoln’s “team of rivals”. state was George Washington inaugu- presidency. After being defeated by Abraham rated as the nation’s first president? If Lincoln in his run for president, former you said, New York, you’d be correct! Fans of Franklin Delano Roosevelt, the nation’s longest serving president, New York Governor and U.S. Senator These are just a few of the fascinating William Henry Seward served Lincoln, presidential facts that visitors to the and his first lady Eleanor can find TRUSTEE and then President Andrew Johnson, Village of Homer state learn as they explore its ties to the almost everything they want to know in Hyde Park at the Home of Franklin D. as Secretary of State. His restored U.S. Presidency in museums, national Auburn home, now the March 18, Noon - 9 pm parks and historic sites. And what bet- Roosevelt National Historic Site. Here, visitors can tour Springwood, FDR’s Seward House Museum and a ter time to begin exploring or planning “Committed to keeping the Village an inspirational presidents-themed trip lifelong home, Top Cottage, his presi- National Historic Landmark, features a great place to live in.” than Presidents’ Day! dential retreat, the Presidential Library original furnishings, memorabilia, pho- and Museum and Val-Kill, Eleanor’s tographs and art reflecting his nearly The new “Path Through History” pro- own cottage. 40-year political career. Fans of the gram, introduced by Governor Andrew This month, experience some of New Steven Spielberg film, Lincoln, will enjoy M. Cuomo in August 2012, makes it learning about Lincoln and Seward’s C4Arts Announces easy to explore New York’s Presidential York’s rich presidential legacy. You’ll also want to include these fascinating personal friendship. The museum is heritage sites. Highlighting the state’s open for guided tours from March "People's Choice" Winner connection to U.S. presidents is one of sites in your travels throughout the year. Here is a region-by-region look at through December and by appointment The Center for the Arts of Homer and 13 themes used to organize 200-plus for groups. www.sewardhouse.org the Cultural Council of Cortland County heritage sites across the state. The pro- the Empire State’s key presidential her- are pleased to announce the winner of gram includes identifying markers on itage sites included in the Path Through GREATER NIAGARA History program: the People’s Choice Award from the major state highways as well as addi- Built with his own hands. In 1826, 2013 Community Arts Challenge. Jane tional local signage with a distinctive THE ADIRONDACKS Millard Fillmore, then a country lawyer, Path Through History logo to help point built his own modest clapboard home O’Shea’s oil painting, “ The Fireworks at Meet America’s Youngest President. the way. A web page on http://iloveny. in East Aurora. From that home, he Little York” received the most votes from com/Winter/Themes/Path-Through- Theodore Roosevelt, then vice presi- visitors to the recent Arts Challenge dent, was at North Creek Depot return- launched a political career that led to History.aspx or http://paththroughhis- th exhibit at the Center for the Arts. ing from a hiking vacation when he his becoming the 13 President of the tory.ny.gov provides a list of sites along United States. Now a National Historic Congratulations to all of the artists who with information about each one. learned that President McKinley had died and he was to become the 26th Landmark, the participated in the 2013 Arts Challenge, Most people are surprised to learn President of the United States. During Millard Fillmore House Museum and thank you to everyone who came that the nation’s first president, George the annual Teddy Days, (September 13 features personal and period furnish- out to support them. Many of the entries Washington, took his oath of office in and 14, 2014), “Theodore Roosevelt”- ings. Don’t miss the carriage barn to the 2013 Challenge can be viewed New York City’s Federal Hall, which in full period attire-shares the story of and rose garden with pre-1840 variet- online at CortlandArtsChallenge.org. served as the nation’s capital from how he traveled from this very station ies. The museum is open June through The theme for the 2014 Community Arts 1789 to 1790. to Buffalo to be sworn in as the young- October. www.aurorahistoricalsociety. Challenge will be announced in May. th New York was also home to the nation’s est president ever to serve. The 19 com 8th President, Martin Van Buren, who century station, restored as the North Creek Depot Museum in North Creek, Taking the oath of office in Buffalo. took office in 1837. Lindenwald, his When President McKinley died in 1901, nomic depression that helped thwart Hudson Valley estate, now the Martin is open from April through October. his bid for a second term. http://www. www.northcreekdepotmuseum.com Theodore Roosevelt, who had been Van Buren National Historic Site, offers vacationing in upstate New York, took nps.gov/nr/travel/presidents/van_ insights into Van Buren’s life and lega- CAPITAL-SARATOGA the oath of office at the Buffalo home buren_lindenwald.html cy, and the complex issues leading to of fellow conservationist and reformer, From Governor to President. Four LONG ISLAND the Civil War. Ansley Wilcox. Today, the room where New York State governors went on to Known as Less than a generation later, Millard he was inaugurated looks much as it A presidential retreat. become presidents of the United States: the “Summer White House” during Fillmore, who had served as Governor did on that day. The restored rooms Martin Van Buren, Grover Cleveland, President Theodore Roosevelt’s years of New York, took the reins as the as well as interactive exhibits and an Theodore Roosevelt and Franklin as president, fledgling nation’s 13th President from audio-visual presentation help bring Sagamore Hill National Delano Roosevelt. Their portraits, in Oyster Bay, was TR’s 1850 to 1853. At the Millard Fillmore those times and his presidency to life Historic Site along with all those who have served home from 1885 until his death in House Museum in East Aurora, (near at the Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural as Governor, are displayed in chrono- 1919. The 83-acre site features his Buffalo), visitors learn of his rise from National Historic Site. www.trsite.org logical order in the Hall of Governors 1885 Queen Anne shingle-style home, son of a poor Finger Lakes farmer to in the New York State Capitol in Albany. HUDSON VALLEY now under reconstruction, and a visitor President. A renovation, unveiled in 2012, added center and museum with fascinating biographies of each governor and a A lifelong home. It’s hard not to be fas- Another president with strong ties cinated by President Franklin Delano movie clips and exhibits that tell the to New York was Ulysses S. Grant, timeline along the walls of the Hall story of this colorful “Rough Rider” to provide historical context. A smart Roosevelt-especially after a visit to America’s popular 18th President, “Springwood” his lifelong home in Hyde president’s passions, from conser- serving from 1868 to 1877. At Grant phone walking tour includes highlights vation and principled government to from speeches and writings of the for- Park, preserved as the Franklin D. Cottage State Historic Site in Saratoga Roosevelt Home National Historic travel abroad. The site also includes Springs, visitors see where he spent mer governors. The State Capitol, a a nature trail and wildlife refuge with National Historic Landmark, is also Site. Watch the film at the visi- his last weeks writing his memoirs; and th tor center and then join a one-hour meadows, woodlands, salt marsh and at General Grant National Memorial in known for its impressive 19 centu- beach. www.nps.gov/sahi ry architecture and intricately carved National Park Ranger-led tour of his New York City, park ranger talks and home. Visitors can also tour his Top exhibits bring his leadership to life. stonework. http://www.hallofgovernors. NEW YORK CITY ny.gov/ Cottage retreat and walk the extensive grounds. Open year-round, the park A plaque marks the Chester A. Arthur The nation’s first capital. George st Guarded an angel. The impressive also offers special tours led by cos- House the place the 21 President st Washington took the oath of office crypt of Chester A. Arthur, 21 President tumed interpreters who provide insights and champion of civil service reform as first President of the United of the United States, is watched over by into history from the viewpoint of FDR’s called home, while a painting and bio States in in what is now a large angel of sorrow at the Albany butler, cook, maid or secret service Federal Hall in the New York Hall of Governors hon- Manhattan’s Financial District. The site, Rural Cemetery. The park-like cem- agents. The neighboring Franklin D. ors former New York Governor Grover now a National Memorial, also served etery also contains the gravesites of Roosevelt Library and Museum has Cleveland, the only president to serve as the home to the first Congress, nd five governors, three members of the a new immersive exhibit, and fans of non-consecutive terms as 22 and Supreme Court and Executive branch th Continental Congress and many other First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt will want 24 President (1885-89 and 1893-97). offices. Today, it is a museum, com- historic figures. Self-guided “Notables” to visit her nearby cottage, Val-Kill. Funds are also being raised for a memorating its role as the birthplace of Grover Cleveland Presidential Library and occasional volunteer-guided tours www.nps.gov/hofr are available. Phone: 518-463-7017. American government with exhibitions and Museum in Buffalo. Back to the farm. After his term as and National Park Ranger-led tours th Among the most popular presiden- A 19 century pilgrimage site. Civil the 8th president of the United States, and special events with costumed peri- tial sites are those related to cous- War veterans once flocked to pay their Martin Van Buren, who had also served od re-enactors. www.nps.gov/feha respects at the Adirondack cottage as Governor of New York, Senator and ins Theodore and Franklin Delano Only one U.S. where Civil War general and president Secretary of State, created Lindenwald, Born in the Big Apple. Roosevelt, both of whom served as president was born in New York City and Ulysses S. Grant spent his final weeks a 220-acre farm and estate, in his child- New York governors before becoming the Theodore Roosevelt Birthplace th nd writing his memoirs. Today, the Ulysses hood hometown of Kinderhook. Based 26 and 32 presidents, respectively. in the Chelsea S. Grant Cottage State Historic Site here, Van Buren ran for the presidency National Historic Site neighborhood of Manhattan recreates Theodore Roosevelt sites dot the in Wilton looks almost as it did during twice more, hoping to head off a civil his childhood home on the original state, including Sagamore Hill National Grant’s six-week stay in 1885. Visitors war through compromise, but failed. site. The townhouse features an intro- Historic Site, his Long Island home in see the home with its original furnish- Today the Martin Van Buren Oyster Bay; the Theodore Roosevelt ings and personal items and also view ductory film, guided tours of period National Historic Site, restored to its rooms furnished with many items Birthplace National Historic Site, his a short film and additional exhibits at th childhood home in Manhattan; the the visitor’s center. The site is open 19 century grandeur, offers insights into his presidency, including the eco- continued on page 10 10 • February 27, 2014 • The Homer News

Presidential Homes (cont) Habitat for Humanity LOWEST LABOR WE DO SMALL owned by the Roosevelt family and Fundraiser slated for RATE IN TOWN ENGINE REPAIR exhibit galleries (currently closed for POP’S renovations). www.nps.gov/thrb March 14 in Ithaca The largest mausolem in North SAVE THE DATE! It’s nearly time for America. The General Grant National Habitat for Humanity of Tompkins and in Harlem, better known Automotive Memorial Cortland Counties’ 4th Annual “Raise as “Grant’s Tomb,” is the final resting the Roof!” Fundraiser! A ordable, Reliable Best Prices on: place of President Ulysses Simpson and HONEST! Brakes-Tires Grant and his wife, Julia, and the Join us on Friday, March 14th at the largest mausoleum in North America. 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And, don’t miss your Perched on a hilltop, the Morris-Jumel chance to help Habitat for Humanity’s Mansion in Washington Heights is Women Build program “Raise the DEC Accepting Applications for 2014 the oldest house in Manhattan. It Roof”! Our goal is to raise $5,000 in served as George Washington’s head- just one night, enough to fund the roof Summer Camp Program quarters during the Battle of Harlem Heights during the Revolutionary War, of a Habitat for Humanity home. Camp Begins June 29 and hosted a dinner with George Washington and his cabinet, includ- TCHFH would like to thank the fol- Trapper Education Course Offered at Two ing Alexander Hamilton, John Adams lowing for their donations to make this and Thomas Jefferson, in 1790. Now a event possible: the Hangar Theatre, The Camps This Year year-round museum, the mansion fea- Destination band, and Ithaca Bakery. tures restored period rooms furnished The New York State Department of 11 through 13-years old can take a in the colonial, Federalist and Empire Tickets available online or at the door, Environmental Conservation (DEC) is trapper education course taught by styles and fun family events such as just $25.00 each! accepting online applications for its DEC certified instructors at two of the Colonial and Victorian teas, art exhibits 67th Annual Summer Camp Program. four camps. Interested campers can and workshops. www.morrisjumel.org Questions? Contact Liz Warner at 607- The 2014 camp season begins June register for Week 5 (July 27 to August 844-3529 or email [email protected] . 29. 2) at Camp Colby and Week 7 (August THOUSAND ISLANDS-SEAWAY 10-16) at Camp Rushford. The course “For more than six decades, DEC’s is necessary to purchase a trapping FDR’S safe haven. From August environmental education summer license, should youth want to trap 1944 to February 1946, Fort Ontario in camps have nurtured New York’s youth Oswego served as the only shelter for Governor Announces during trapping season. The trapping to become stewards of our state’s course at each camp will accommo- Nazi Holocaust survivors in the United natural resources,” said Commissioner States. Open year-round, the Safe Applications Open for date the first 25 campers who sign Martens. “Campers explore the out- up for it. Visit DEC’s website for more Haven Museum and Education Center doors under the guidance of caring tells the stories of the nearly 1,000 2014-2016 Empire State information on trapping licenses in camp staff, learning about the natural New York State. European World War II refugees-many world and their place in it. We’re look- concentration camp escapees-brought Fellows Program ing forward to another great summer All four environmental educa- here as guests of President Franklin D. of welcoming youth to our facilities tion camps serve children ages 11 Roosevelt. Visitors can hear individual Albany, NY (February 12, 2014) Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today and sharing a love and respect for the through 13-years old: Camp Colby in stories and learn what it was like to live outdoors.” Saranac Lake, Franklin County; Camp in this humane but military-run refugee announced the opening of the application process for the third class of DeBruce in Livingston Manor, Sullivan camp. www.safehavenmuseum.com Parents may register campers begin- the Empire State Fellows. The pres- County; Camp Rushford in Caneadea, AND MORE: To learn more about tigious program attracts exceptional ning January 22 at 10 a.m. only through Allegany County and Pack Forest in the lives and legacies of the New and diverse talent from New York and DEC’s convenient, online registration Warrensburg, Warren County. Pack York’s presidents and other his- around the country to serve in high-level system and pay by credit card, e-check Forest and Camp Rushford also host toric sites, visit www.paththrough- positions in the administration. Since its or with a sponsor code. Fees for the week-long Teen Ecology Workshops, history.ny.gov and for other vaca- inception in 2012, the two-year Program 2014 camp season remain $350 per which are more in-depth environmental tion ideas, visit www.iloveny.com. has begun preparing a new generation one-week session per camper. Summer studies programs for ages 14 through # # # of policy-makers to help lead New York Camp dates and a link to the online 17-years old. This year, Pack Forest About Path Through History State government. registration system are posted on will host six Teen Ecology Workshops Path Through History highlights histori- DEC’s website. Families without inter- and Camp Rushford will host two. cally and culturally significant sites and “New York forged its legacy as the net access should call the camp office events throughout New York State. Empire State by opening its doors to at 518-402-8014 for information on how All camps will operate for seven one- The program, introduced by Governor talent from around the globe, and pro- to register for camp alternatively. week sessions (Sunday to Saturday), Andrew M. Cuomo, builds on New viding them an environment in which to beginning June 29. Campers may Youth 11 through 17-years old enjoy York’s already robust heritage tour- flourish,” Governor Cuomo said. ”The attend camp for more than one week week-long adventures in conservation ism attractions. The initiative is cur- Empire State Fellows Program capital- during the summer, but will not be education at DEC’s residential sum- rently focused on 13 themes including: izes on that ideal, raising the profile of able to stay at camp on the Saturday mer camps. They participate in a wide Arts & Culture, Natural History, U.S. public service and giving accomplished night between sessions. Parents must innovators and professionals the oppor- variety of outdoor activities such as Presidents, Women’s Rights, Canals make alternate arrangements for the tunity to become the public policy lead- fishing, bird watching, fly-tying, archery, & Transportation, Civil Rights, Colonial intersession if two or more consecutive ers of tomorrow. We look forward to canoeing, hiking, camping, orienteer- History, Immigration, Innovation & weeks are selected. another strong class of Fellows.” ing and optional hunter safety educa- Commerce, The Revolutionary War, tion. Campers also learn about fields, Sporting clubs, civic groups and envi- Native American Heritage, Sports To apply to be an Empire State Fellow, forests, streams and ponds through ronmental organizations are encour- History and the War of 1812. Important candidates must email a cover letter, fun, hands-on activities and outdoor aged to sponsor one or more children heritage sites and events across the resume, personal statement, and two exploration. DEC counselors teach for a week at camp. Groups who state were selected with input from letters of recommendation to fellows@ youth conservation techniques used by sponsor six paid campers will receive leading historians. For more infor- exec.ny.gov by Friday, April 4, 2014. For natural resource professionals, such as a scholarship to send a seventh child mation, visit www.iloveny.com/path- more information on the Empire State measuring trees and estimating wildlife to camp for free. Information about throughhistory. Fellows Program and the application process, go to http://www.dos.ny.gov/ populations. becoming a sponsor is available on About New York State newnyleaders/fellows_app.html. DEC’s website. For the first time at DEC’s summer New York State features 11 beautiful vacation regions. New York’s attractions camp program since the 1980s, youth span from landmarks such as Niagara Candidates selected as Empire Fellows Falls to the wine trails of Hudson Valley will be appointed to positions in the and treasures like the Baseball Hall Executive Branch that match their skills completing the Program. Governor “I am proud to have been part of this of Fame in Cooperstown. Whether and experience, and will work closely Cuomo recently appointed three prestigious program and to have had it’s wide-ranging outdoor activities for with senior administration officials to Empire State Fellows to senior posi- the privilege of being appointed to a the whole family like snowmobiling, create transformative policy solutions to tions in his administration: Jennifer senior position in Governor Cuomo’s skiing and snowboarding, hiking, culi- the complex challenges confronting our M. Gómez is now the New York State administration,” said Gómez (inaugural nary wonders and farm-to-table fresh state. Empire Fellows will also engage Assistant Secretary for Human Services Empire State Fellows class of 2012- foods, or the rich history and culture in educational and professional devel- and Information Technology, Nora 2014). “During the fellowship, I gained of one of the 13 original colonies, New opment programming that prepares K. Yates is now the Deputy Director tremendous insight into policymaking York State offers diverse activities for them to serve as effective and ethical of The Community, Opportunity, from exceptional and talented leaders. all travelers. For more information, government leaders. Reinvestment Initiative (CORe), and It’s exciting to continue working along- visit http://iloveny.com. Media can find Kisha Santiago-Martinez is now an side them to improve the lives of the Successful Empire State Fellows may Assistant Commissioner at New York people of New York State.” press releases and more at thebeat. continue serving New York State after iloveny.com. State Homes and Community Renewal. The Homer News • February 27 2014 •11 BUSINESS DIRECTORY

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The 34th Annual Ice Harvest Festival was held on February 16 on Green Lake. A large group attended to watch and participate. Young and old tried their hand at sawing the ice from the lake, while the more rugged individuals used the ice spuds to break the blocks into smaller pieces, push them up the ramp, and load them on the horse-drawn sleighs. Once the ice was on the sleighs, the teams of horsed pulled the sleighs to the ice house, where it would be packed in sawdust to help keep it cold. Youngsters were allowed to use the pike poles to slide the ice into the ice house, where again, the more rugged used ice tongs to carry and stack the ice. There were three teams of horses pulling sleighs, with one sleigh being used to transport people while the other two carried ice. The ice ranged from about six The crowd gathers to watch the ice cutting inches thick to nearly eighteen inches thick. In June, the ice will be taken out of the ice house and used to make strawberry ice cream for the Strawberry Festival in Tully. Watch for details as the date nears.

Young and old, side by side, sawing through the ice Teamwork was an asset in cutting the ice

Loading the ice blocks on to the sleigh

Pushing ice up the ramp to the sleigh

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