MONDAY, DECEMBER 3, 2018 AN EVENING SUN PUBICATION Bandera family hopes to serve 1,000 free meals in Norwich on Christmas day By Grady Thompson Sun Staff Writer [email protected] NORWICH – The Bandera Family & Community Alliance will bring its free Christmas dinner to the Norwich American Legion on A hometown daily Christmas day this year, off ering a warm home- for the holidays made meal and fellowship to anyone who needs it. Since 1989 Bandera Every year we at the Evening Sun have tried Family & Community our best to take part in the true meaning of the Alliance has served a holidays. For several years our staff has volun- Christmas dinner in teered and/or covered holiday events in our area. Binghamton, free and open Each year it has reminded me that the true spirit to anyone in need of a meal For the fi rst year the Bandera Family & Community Alliance will bring its free Christmas day dinner to Norwich, providing a homemade meal and good company to anyone in need on December 25. of this season is about giving. or company for the holiday. (Photo courtesy of Bandera Family & Community Alliance) This year it is expanding For the fi rst time this year we are creating its off erings from Broome lowship with other people, The Bandera Family helpline at 2-1-1 to log Hometown Holidays. We hope the section County to a location in have a nice hot meal, and free Christmas dinner will your name, address, loca- reminds our readers of the friendly community Norwich, with free delivery just enjoy the day should be held from 1 p.m. to 4 tion, and number of meals, in Chenango County, and how our close inter- options available as well they not be able to aff ord it p.m. on Christmas day which will then be forward- connections can be our best strength. as a sit-down location at or they just don’t want to be at American Legion Post ed to the Bandera Family This year we’re trying something new — a American Legion Post 189 alone,” said Bill Bandera, 189 located at 29 Sheldon & Community Alliance. for residents of the greater whose parents found- Street in Norwich. It is free Meals can be ordered until community calendar that you can pull out and Norwich region. ed the Bandera Family & and open to the public. 5 p.m. on December 21. keep on your wall for the month of December with “We want people to Community Alliance in If you would like to reg- If you are interested in all kinds of holiday events and happenings listed know we’re there, they 1989. “We’ll provide them ister to have a meal deliv- volunteering to assist with on it with room for you to jot down your own. have someplace they can a nice place and make ered on Christmas day, you the dinner, call Donations of good will, volunteering of time, actually go to and have fel- them feel like family.” can call the United Way CONTINUED ON PAGE 2 Î donations to charity, all these things will likley have a near positive eff ect on someone you know personally. It’s a small town with a big heart. American Legion cornhole tournament One of the highlights at The Evening Sun is the opportunity to pitch in and help the amaz- benefi ts Toys-for-Tots ing organizations around Chenango County, but it also helps bring attention to the work these branch of the Marine Toys- towards the local Toys-for- nament, Sarpriacone said By Grady Thompson groups are already doing, and they defi nitely Sun Staff Writer for-Tots Foundation ahead Tots. the legion will be raffl ing deserve the recognition. [email protected] of the holiday season. Tournament registrants off a set of cornhole boards A registration fee of $10 will be accepted in advance painted by Rick Hansen to No matter where we go or who we meet at a person will be charged to as well as through the day a lucky individual. NORWICH – Norwich these events, they tend to share the same kind of participants, and Norwich of the event. To register or In 2017 the Norwich American Legion Post 189 warm atmosphere. At each corner of conversa- American Legion Post 189 if you have any questions, Toys-for-Tots delivered will host a cornhole tour- tion you can hear a muffl ed laugh, a story about Board President George call the post or Sarpriacone toys to over 2,000 children nament at 11:30 a.m. on someone’s Christmas or just a plain, “thank you” Sarpriacone said 100 per- at (607) 334-9414 or (607) in need. 100 percent of Saturday, December 8 to cent of proceeds will go 859-2549. funds donated to the local or “hello.” raise money for the local Interested individuals Toys-for-Tots benefi ts chil- Thank you to all of those involved with these can also stop in the post to dren in the Norwich area. great organizations and for helping those in our register in advance or on If you are unable to community who need it most. the day of the tournament. participate but would still Many give so freely with their time, it is an Norwich American Legion like to donate to Norwich Post 189 is located at 29 Toys-for-Tots, visit www. example we all should follow during the holiday’s Sheldon Street in Norwich. marinetoysfortots.salsal- and all throughout the year. Registration will take abs.org/localdonation- Wishing you and yours a warm holiday season place from 10 a.m. to 11 form/index.html?fun_ and a very Happy New Year. a.m. on December 8 before local_campaign_designa- the tournament kicks-off tion=NY-Norwich. at 11:30 a.m. The length For more information on — Sun Managing Editor Tyler Murphy of the tournament will the Norwich Toys-for-Tots, Norwich American Legion Post 189 will host a cornhole tourna- depend on the number of visit www.norwich-ny. ment at 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, December 8 to raise money participants, Sarpriacone toysfortots.org/local-co- for the local branch of the Marine Toys-for-Tots Foundation. Registration will begin at 10 a.m. on Dec. 8 and registrants will said. ordinator-sites/lco-sites// / be accepted through the day of the event. (AP fi le photo) In aadditionddittioon too tthehe tour-touo rr- dedefault.aspx.faultt.aspxp . 2 Hometown Holidays — The Evening Sun — Norwich Monday, December 3, 2018 Steve Craig joins Mid-York Concert Band for holiday concert By Grady Thompson Economic Development Sun Staff Writer Council of the Southern Tier. NORWICH – The Mid- Sands said other tunes York Concert Band and set to be part of the Mid- director Mark Sands will York Concert Band’s rep- present their fourth annu- ertoire during this year’s al holiday concert on concert will include “Celtic Carol,” “Cowboy Tuesday, December 11, this Christmas,” “Chanukah year joined by President/ Collage,” along with a CEO of Commerce number of others. Chenango Steve Craig as a The Mid-York Concert celebrity narrator. Band has been rehearsing The concert will take since kicking-off its fourth place at 7:30 p.m. on season on September 11. Tuesday, December 11 in It went into this year com- the Norwich High School prised of 45 local musi- auditorium, again featur- cians before extending the ing seasonal favorites such invitation to interested as Leroy Anderson’s “Sleigh local musicians to join. Its Ride” and “’Twas the Night members hail from with- Before Christmas”––the in Chenango County, and latter of which will be nar- as far away as Oneonta, rated by Craig. Morrisville, and Madison The Mid-York Concert Band’s fourth annual holiday concert will Craig became President/ County. take place at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, December 11 in the Norwich CEO of Commerce Now in its fourth year, High School auditorium. (Frank Speziale photo) Chenango in 2011 fol- the band’s annual fl agship lowing a 33-year career concerts include its holi- The Mid-York Concert Band in television broadcast- day concert and salute to ing. As CEO, he leads the veterans, which takes place announced it will be joined by Chenango County Chamber in May. President/CEO of Commerce of Commerce and serves Admission to the Mid- as Executive Director of York Concert Band’s fourth Chenango Steve Craig for this year’s both the Development annual holiday concert is holiday concert on December 11. Craig Chenango Corporation free, but free-will dona- and the County of tions will be accepted at will narrate the band’s rendition of Chenango Industrial the door. Agency. Additionally, If you have any questions Director of the Mid-York Concert Band, Mark Sands, conducting “’Twas the Night Before Christmas.” he’s Chenango County’s or for further information, the band during a 2017 rehearsal. (Frank Speziale photo) designee to the Regional call (607) 334-4307.

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free meals EARLVILLE – The park. tition. Also at 1 p.m., the At 6 p.m., the parade Earlville Christmas From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Earlville Opera House will and tree lighting ceremony CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Celebration will take place Earlville Opera House will host a free stage reading will commence, including on Saturday, December 8 the Bandera Family & centers. host its annual Holiday of “It’s a Wonderful Life” beginning with breakfast the announcement of win- Community Alliance vol- The alliance was found- Artisan Sale. From 1 p.m. by the Sherburne Music with Santa Claus and end- ners for community con- unteer hotline at (607) ed by Bandera’s parents, to 3 p.m., it will host an Theater Society. ing with a parade and tree 231-0706. Donations to the Bill and Carolyn, who were open house. From 3 p.m. to 6 p.m., tests and free hot cocoa. lighting ceremony. cause can be made at www. From noon to 2 p.m., the Earlville Fire House Following the parade, seeking a way to give back Below is a timeline of banderachristmas.com/ free horse drawn wagon will host a sit-down chick- to the community. Bandera events in Earlville Dec. 8. the Earlville Free Library donate/. rides will take place at the en barbecue dinner. said when they founded it From 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 will host an open house American Legion park. At 5:30 p.m., the nearly 30 years ago, they a.m., Huff Brau will host with a gift basket drawing, Board President George At 1 p.m., the Earlville Earlville Library will host probably didn’t expect it breakfast and pictures with Sarpriacone said the din- Free Library will host a Storytime with Jingles the meet Santa and Mrs. Claus, would become the tradi- Santa Claus. Reservations ner is for any family or fruit cake curling compe- Elf. and refreshments. tion it has become. are required and can be individual who is looking “It was just a heart made by calling (315) 691- to have a nice meal on thing,” said Bandera. “The 3300. Christmas with good com- kind of people my parents From 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., pany. were, they just wanted to the Earlville Boy Scouts St. Malachy’s Rosary Society “We think [Bill Bandera] give back to the commu- will hold a tree sale in the is phenomenal and we nity.” park. Holiday Cookie Sale & Basket Auction wish we could help him He said he hopes this From 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., more,” said Sarpriacone. foundational year in a free kids craft workshop Featuring Glimmerglass Jewelry Plus our “It’s all about family and Our Cookie Sale Norwich will spark a tra- will be held at the Earlville Bazaar Tables community.” features a wide and Thirty-One Gifts! dition for local residents Fire House Meeting variety will have Bandera said for the to look forward to every Room, where children can of Homemade Saturday, December 8 classic and last fi ve years, the free make grapevine wreaths. Christmas vintage Christmas dinner has con- year as they hope to serve 10 am to 2 pm Children aged 12 and Cookies, $8/lb, Christmas sistently served around 1,000 meals in Chenango under are welcome, chil- and homemade St. Malachy’s Church Hall items, something 3,000 people, give or take County. for everyone! “There’s a feel and an air dren under fi ve must be candy, $10/lb. East State Street, Sherburne a few hundred. When it with an adult. about Norwich that every- began in 1989, it served From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., body’s looking forward to Basket Auction Items: 68 people; following the the Earlville Firehouse this,” said Bandera. “That 1. Dining Out Certificates - Value $125 fl ood in 2011, it served will hold a holiday craft makes it exciting for me 2. Basket of Wines - Eight bottles! Tickets about 4,300 meals to indi- show. At the same time and 3. Hunter’s Goodies - including a trail camera and keeps me motivated.” available viduals on Christmas day. also at the fi rehouse, the 4. Cozy Christmas - make your season warm For more information at NBT Last year it served meals Earlville Ladies Auxiliary 5. Presents for your Pets - Cats & Dogs Sherburne about the Bandera family at Binghamton American will hold a poinsettia sale. 6. Lottery Extravaganza - over $60 in tickets or from Rosary Legion Posts 80 and 89, free Christmas dinner, visit From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Members the Endicott Boys and Girls www.banderachristmas. Deli Licious Food Truck Club, and various senior com. will be stationed by the YourYour OutdoorsOutdoors StoreStore ForFor GreatGreat HolidayHoliday GiftsGifts Everything for the sportsman under one roof!

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Frank Speziale photos NORWICH – The City needs to be approximately needs below freezing tem- of Norwich Youth Bureau a week of below freezing peratures.” said skating at the Borden temperatures before the He said when the skat- Avenue ice skating rink is bureau can open it to the ing rink opens it’ll run on going to have to wait until public. weekdays from 4-9 p.m., colder temperatures. “We’re going to open it and noon to 9 p.m. on Youth Bureau Director when it gets cold enough,” school breaks and week- Robert Mason said while said Mason. “Right now ends. everything is in place for we’ve got everything – Zachary Meseck, Sun ice skating at Norwich’s ready, but the ice on Staff Writer Borden Ave Rink, there blacktop setup we have

Rogers Environmental Education Center, the popular regional attraction visited by nearly 15,000 people annually, hosts programs in every season of the year. Sherburne American Legion Post 876 is raising funds during their December 6 BINGO session to support Friends of Rogers. (Photo courtesy Friends of Rogers) Monday, December 3, 2018 Hometown Holidays — The Evening Sun — Norwich 5 4 holiday party must-haves Parties are highly antici- While there’s always room everyone can enjoy this be adorned with sea- as Amazon Prime Music Safety Administration pated events come the hol- to try something new, the beloved holiday bever- son-specifi c plants like or Pandora to ensure says drunk driving inci- iday season. Offi ce parties, following are some must- age. holly and poinsettias. If that the holiday hits dents are at their high- gatherings with friends have items when hosting kids are attending the keep coming through- est. Games in which and family celebrations holiday parties. 2. Decorations party, a kid-friendly out the party. participants can win are just some examples Decking the halls is a decoration station can holiday-themed priz- of the many soirees that 1. Holiday foods and holiday tradition, and even be set up to ensure 4. Games es might be especially dot the social schedules of beverages hosts should make an the youngsters have fun Games can be a great enjoyable for players. millions of people between It goes without saying eff ort to string some and stay busy during way to keep guests Thanksgiving and New that holiday hosts will holiday decorations the festivities. occupied during the Holiday parties are Year’s Day. be expected to provide before welcoming party. From a safety highly anticipated parts of Offi ce parties might be food for their guests. guests into their homes. 3. Music perspective, games that the holiday season. Hosts governed by certain orga- But certain foods, such A Christmas tree might Christmas music can engage guests might can take their parties to nizational protocols, but as gingerbread cook- be the most ubiqui- go a long way toward prevent them from the next level by incorpo- parties with friends and ies, can put everyone in tous decorative item getting everyone in overindulging in alco- rating certain must-have families come with no the holiday spirit. And come the holidays, so the holiday spirit. hol at a time of year items into the festivities. such rules. That said, hol- don’t forget that staple hosts can make their Utilize iTunes or music when the National HL18A370 iday hosts might want to of the holiday beverage tree the centerpiece of streaming services such Highway Traffi c and keep their guests’ expecta- menu: eggnog. Eggnog their decor. Hang some tions in mind when plan- can be made with and/ mistletoe around the ning their get-togethers. or without alcohol so house, which also can NORWICH BUFFET Breakfast with Santa at the 37 North Broad Street, Norwich NY • 607-336-2227 Butternut Valley Grange Sun.-Thurs. 11am-10pm; Fri. & Sat. 11am-11pm

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There’s a deep town for the holidays sur- work: Candace Cameron meaning behind (these rounded by decorations, Bure, Lacey Chabert, movies) for some people. I cookies and carolers, and Danica McKellar and Lori love all of them, and that’s found a new boyfriend and Loughlin. why I keep doing them,” her Christmas spirit by Bure reigns supreme. Bure said. Dec. 25? Hallmark Channel “For the last three years Chabert, who is also has, and they’re airing 22 she has had the No. 1 known for roles in “Party original movies this year Christmas movie on the of Five” and “Mean Girls,” built around plots similar Hallmark Channel with said she considers it “an to that. The premise may very, very stiff competi- honor” to keep making vary, but the themes are tion from Chabert and Christmas movies for the same and Hallmark is Loughlin,” Vicary said. Hallmark. very OK with that. Bure said the reaction “I’ve been in this busi- “Yes, you can pretty to her Hallmark Christmas ness a long time but the much guarantee that when movies encourages her to fans of Hallmark are some you meet our two leads in keep making them but also of the most devoted and the fi rst 10 minutes of a fi nd interesting ways to tell some of the most kind,” Hallmark movie, it’s guar- stories that fi t the formula. she said. anteed that they will end “It’s a big deal to decide She also said the mov- up together,” said Michelle which movie to do,” she ies speak to important Vicary, the executive vice said. “The competitive side themes: “Disconnecting This image released by Lifetime shows Toni Braxton, center, and Gloria Reuben, right, in a scene president of programming of me says, ‘Hey, I want to from the world, spend- from “Every Day is Christmas.” (Bettina Strauss/Lifetime via AP) and network publicity for keep topping those charts ing time with family, and the Teenage Witch.” Tia the same performers like and romantic. I think it’s Crown Media and Family and helping the company just being in touch with Mowry-Hardrict of “Sister Tatyana Ali that viewers something really miss- Networks. improve and helping my what’s most important and Sister” has the distinc- grew up with on ‘The Fresh ing in theaters and main- While regular network numbers.’” This year’s I think that’s always a good tion of appearing on both Prince of Bel-Air.’ They stream television these prime-time programming fi lm, “A Shoe Addict’s reminder.” Hallmark Channel and now see her on our air days.” tends to take a hiatus Christmas,” is based on McKellar agreed: “I Lifetime with new movies year after year. It’s leaning Netfl ix has also fol- during the holiday season, a novel by best-selling really believe these mov- this season. She stars in into that comfort and nos- lowed suit with its own it’s Hallmark Channel’s author Beth Harbison. ies encourage connection,” Lifetime’s “My Christmas talgia.” original holiday movies. time to shine. Their hol- Loughlin, who devel- she said, joking that she Inn” and “A Gingerbread Hart’s “A Very Nutty Last year it off ered “A iday movies are so pop- oped her own fi lm for can’t count the number Romance” on Hallmark Christmas” debuts on Christmas Prince” star- ular, they begin airing Hallmark this year, admits of times she’s said “fami- Channel. Lifetime on Nov. 30. ring Rose McIver and this Christmas movies Oct. 26 to also trying to push the ly traditions” in her fi lms, “There’s certain talent “I don’t want to make year there’s a sequel, “A and wrap up Jan. 1. envelope a little bit. adding that’s the point. that our audience really Christmas movies just my Christmas Prince: The “When viewers kept tell- “They defi nitely have a “It’s not about ratings. It’s connects with around the thing,” said Hart. “But it’s Royal Wedding.” They’ve ing us by virtue of the rat- formula and you do have about sticking to a set of holidays,” said Meghan the only place where TV also added new mov- ings that they wanted more to follow it. If you don’t, values that the brand holds Hooper, a senior vice pres- movies still thrive. ... Just ies starring Kurt Russell, (Christmas), it was a natu- they rein you back in. As dear.” ident at Lifetime. “We like having something to watch Kat Graham and Vanessa ral to extend the time that actors we want a little bit She’s especially excit- bringing back some of that’s uplifting and light Hudgens. we were programming for of drama so you try to put ed about her off ering this them,” said Vicary. some highs and lows in year, “Christmas at Grand Hallmark sells shirts there, but you can’t argue Valley,” because it reunites that say, “All I want to with (Hallmark). Their for- her with her former “The do is drink hot cocoa and mat is 100 percent work- Wonder Years” co-star, Christmas is right around the watch Hallmark Channel.” ing.” Dan Lauria, who plays her This year there’s also an The biggest motivation dad in the movie. corner, shop now! app called Countdown to for returning to Hallmark Hallmark Channel isn’t Christmas to keep track year after year is the fans, the only network airing of the programming on said Bure. She recalled a holiday fare. Lifetime does WE ARE A Hallmark Channel and its letter from an older man it, too, and begins airing sister channel, Hallmark whose wife had passed mostly holiday program- Movies and Mysteries away after more than 50 ming after Nov. 21. Films (which off ers more spiritu- years of marriage. She this year include “Every Day al fare). There’s an option loved Christmas and is Christmas” starring Toni DEALER to set alerts on your phone would decorate for the sea- Braxton. 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Spending time with budget is to make a list of after the budget has been loved ones and refl ect- all the people with whom created. This way you can ing on all of the bless- you intend to exchange see if you are adhering ings the previous year has gifts. Jot down charitable to your budget. Record bestowed is a great way gifts and entertaining/ gifts as you would checks to celebrate the holiday social expenses as well. in a register. Take home season. But giving, enter- With paper in hand, it receipts and tally your Birds perched on a branch during a spring snowstorm in Pembroke, N.Y. (David Duprey/Associated taining and traveling are can be easier to visualize spending to see if it aligns. Press photo) part of the season as well, just how many people are Make adjustments as nec- and that can leave many on the gift list, making it essary if you are on track people wondering how to easier to allot a certain to go over your budget. Chenango Bird Club to fi nance their holiday sea- amount to each person. When budgeting, keep son. Friends and coworkers in mind the potentially hold Christmas Bird Count Many people admit to may receive less than fam- infl ated costs of hot items spending more than they ily members. for the year. It can be SHERBURNE – Calling count organizer Fred von Bird Count is encouraged initially intended to spend Next think about a tempting to splurge on the all birders! Please join Mechow at (607) 674 to attend the meeting. during the holiday season, total dollar amount to latest video game console, Chenango Bird Club 4214, email Fred at fpvon- Program attendees are leaving them with sizable earmark for the holidays. but will it be obsolete in members as we conduct [email protected], welcome to stay for all or bills to pay come January. This amount is something a few months? Budgeting the annual Sherburne or come to the planning part of the evening activ- This trend is dubbed the that you should be able to and frugal buying go Christmas Bird Count on meeting at the Chenango ities. “holiday hangover,” and comfortably pay off in full hand-in-hand. Saturday, December 15. Bird Club monthly meet- The Chenango Bird Club MagnifyMoney found at the end of the holiday Budgets do not need to The club is seeking peo- ing at Rogers Center on presents monthly pro- that Americans racked up season — no more than a remain fi xed from year to ple to join teams of bird- Wednesday, December 12, grams (except January, an average of $1,054 of month or two after New ers to cover the 177 square 7:00 p.m. at the Visitor February, and March). debt during the 2017 hol- Year’s Day. year. If this year was a miles of the count circle. Center. Nature enthusiasts of all iday season, a 5 percent Do not feel obligated banner year in terms of Individuals are invited Park in the staff park- levels and interests are increase over 2016. to purchase more than fi nances, you may be able to participate any time ing lot next to the build- invited to all Chenango Recent data from the one gift for each person to aff ord more. If it wasn’t, during the day from dark ing by taking the drive- Bird Club programs, free Federal Reserve Bank of on your list. Parents who you may have to cut back. hours looking (listening) way off State Hwy 80 just of charge. Rogers Center New York says consumer want to have a few extra True friends and close for owls, to light hours west of the main visitor is located one mile west of credit card debt stands at items under the tree for family members should driving the roads of the parking lot exit. Curve Sherburne Village on State $808 billion. A portion of their children or who have understand that the value Sherburne area looking for around the pond to the Highway 80. Park in the that ongoing debt is accu- to fi nance presents from of the gift is not based on daytime bird activity. This right to reach the parking main parking lot and walk mulated during the holi- Santa Claus can set aside its price tag. will be the 39th time the area. Refreshments will to the west end of the lot to days — but it doesn’t have more money to make such Budgeting is important Sherburne Count has been be served at the planning the Bird Exhibit Cabin. to be. By establishing a purchases. However, these for holiday spending. With held and the 119th year of meeting. Call Club President, budget and a plan to pay gifts should also be fac- a budget in hand, con- the Audubon Christmas Everyone interested in Charlene LaFever at (607) down their debt, consum- tored into the overall bud- sumers can avoid holiday Bird Count. the Chenango Bird Club, 334-9112 for more infor- ers can gift without grief. get. hangover and potential If you are available to bird watching, or partic- mation on Chenango Bird The fi rst step to estab- It’s important to keep fi nancial ruin for months participate, please call ipating in the Christmas Club activities. lishing a holiday shopping track of spending even to come. GG189261 SHERBURNE SPORTS PARTS & ACCESSORIES

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Greene Intermediate Winter Concert 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.

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30 31 12 Hometown Holidays — The Evening Sun — Norwich Monday, December 3, 2018 CSPCA could receive $30,000 bonus donation with community’s support “This is an incredibly mals. By Zachary Meseck generous community,” she “When you support Sun Staff Writer said. “Many people truly or adopt from your local care for animals here, and animal shelters and res- CHENANGO COUNTY I think we have a good cue organizations you are – The Chenango County chance of getting the extra choosing to save an ani- SPCA (CSPCA) is tak- $30,000 with their help.” mal’s life,” Staffworks ing part in Staffworks “Last year, with the com- Charitable Fund Founder Charitable Fund, “Save A munity’s generous support, Anita Vitullo said. “We’ve Life,” fundraiser, grant- we were able to raise a total invested more than $10 ing the SPCA a chance to of $48,000.” Clarke said. million to reduce animal receive $30,000 in bonus “This year, we would love suff ering and help make donations. to raise the most money connections between ani- According to CSPCA and earn that $10,000 mals and people.” Director Annette J. Clarke, bonus, and donations large The CSPCA is also in prior years the SPCA has and small can help us reach hosting other events this raised around $40,000 our goal so please consider December such as the in community donations a gift today.” Bissell Pet Foundation alone, but this year the She said the Staff works Empty the Shelters on no-kill, non-profi t organi- Charitable Fund is a pri- December 1st from noon zation could receive addi- vately owned group that to 6 p.m, and the “Story tional funds with the com- has consistently assisted Time,” event on December Hotch is a year and a half munity’s help. the CSPCA in fundraising 15 from 11:15 to 11:45, both old cat looking for a patient “This year we have eff orts. occurring at the CSPCA. owner who can make her feel the opportunity to win safe and comfortable. Brat is a She added that the For the Bissell Pet Empty $30,000 by reaching three year old dog that’s been Staffworks Charitable the Shelters event all adop- $10,000 in local donations, at the CSPCA for approximate- Fund at The Community tion fees will be $20, price having the most donors, ly four months and is currently Foundation of Herkimer for surgery not included, and having the most funds up for adoption. Inquire at the and Oneida Counties was if needed. Bissell pays the raised out of the partici- CSPCA for more information. created by Staffworks rest of adoption fee. (Zachary Meseck Photo) pating non-profi ts,” said founder and owner, Anita Founded in 1907, CSPCA Clarke. “Each step will Chenango County and the Vitullo, out of her concern is an open-admission, grant the SPCA an addi- surrounding communities. for animals and her belief no-kill animal shelter that tional $10,000 funds, and Those who are interested in their right to life. provides care for lost and every donation helps make in donating may reach out The fund promotes homeless pets, adopts pets a diff erence.” to the SPCA online at www. humane communities by to new homes, and edu- Clarke said the fund- staff workssavealife.com or using company profi ts from cates families and the com- raising event will run with checks payable to The branch offi ce markets in munity about the needs from November 26 until Community Foundation. central and southern NY to of companion animals. December 31, and all dona- For more information support organizations that CSPCA serves primarily the tions are greatly appreci- please call the SPCA at provide care for at-risk ani- residents and animals of ated. (607) 334-9724.

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This device Each year, industry get enough of collectible works in conjunction experts weigh in on which playthings that focus with the StarMaker toys are sure to be hits with on the act of unboxing. singing app available for children and adults. This The Toy Association iOs and Android. data can help shoppers says sales for collectible become more informed playthings grew by 14 • Slimy squishy toys: consumers and may help percent globally in 2017. These types of toys were prevent the last-minute The act of removing a Rogers Environmental Education Center, the popular regional attraction visited by nearly 15,000 a big hit in 2017 and people annually, hosts programs in every season of the year. Sherburne American Legion Post rush when coveted gifts are surprise from packag- stand to remain big 876 is raising funds during their December 6 BINGO session to support Friends of Rogers. (Photo already sold out and new ing is just as exciting as sellers this year. Make- courtesy Friends of Rogers) stock is nowhere in sight. the toy itself. Expect to your-own and premade The following are some fi nd many more of these versions of slime and gifts children may want to types of collectibles this squishy products are Sherburne American Legion to see wrapped and waiting year. sure to be fi lling up the under the tree this year. • Mecard: This is a shelves of neighbor- host Friends of Rogers BINGO • Pomsies by battle-action game hood stores. WeCool’s Skyrocket: These are from Mattel based on Squishy Like Slime is fashionable plush pets the Korean animated one option to keep an benefi t for children to nurture. series Turning Mecard. eye on. SHERBURNE – On Doors open at 5:30 be a volunteer with this They’re adorable and Mecards are cars that December 6, Sherburne pm, with letters called wonderful community designed to travel with transform into hero or • K’NEX building sets: American Legion Post beginning at 7 pm. Basic organization.” children in a backpack villain action figures These sets from K’NEX 876 will once again entry fee is $3 per per- Rogers Center is oper- or wrapped around kids’ when they drive over a marry tangible building host a special session of son, with the option to ated by Friends of Rogers wrists. The kitties can power-charged card. with interactive play. their weekly BINGO and purchase additional cards. Environmental Education be played with in a one- Once kids build the sets, Friends of Rogers will be Traditional cash prizes Center, Inc., a nonprof- on-one setting and also • Think & Learn Code- which can include roller the designated benefi ciary, are being off ered for the it organization that off ers have a mode for social a-Pillar: This toy from coasters and more, they with proceeds to support BINGO games. educational programs for play. Fisher-Price gives young- can take them on a vir- Rogers Center operations. “All kitchen profi ts from people of all ages. Seasonal sters an early introduc- tual reality ride. A seasonal bake sale ben- this special night will be hours are from 10 a.m. • Luvabella: This is tion to STEM. They learn efi t, similar to a “Holiday donated to support Friends to 4:30 p.m. Wednesday a life-like baby doll basic coding, planning These are just some of Cookie Walk,” will also be of Rogers,” said Angela through Saturday, and that features many and sequencing skills by the hot toys and gifts that held throughout the eve- Jones, who coordinated from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on of the same surprises connecting segments of a are primed as big sellers ning. the benefi t. “I’m proud to Sunday. that come with a real cute caterpillar. for this holiday season.

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$75 on themselves, and of a family in need, and raised for this event will want to do what we can to businesses along with gas By Zachary Meseck the rest on their families possess an outstanding be donated towards chil- help promote a positive Sun Staff Writer cards,” he said. “We’re – even though it should and respectful demean- dren and their families.” community,” said O’Hara. going to be giving out gas be the other way around.” or,” said O’Hara. He said this event “Thank you for helping us CHENANGO COUNTY and gift cards to families – For the third year the as they patrol and respond Chenango County Sheriff ’s to incidents.” Offi ce and the Chenango County Law Enforcement O’Hara said the cards Association (CCLEA), will be tracked via doc- along with individuals uments the deputies fi ll and businesses within out and the cards were the county, are working another way the associa- together to help children and their families have a tion could give back to it’s great christmas. community. The annual “Shop “We’ve also been deliv- with a Sheriff” event ering gifts to families on will take place at 10 a.m. Christmas Eve for several on December 8 at the Norwich Walmart Center, years, but the names of when 30 children selected those individuals aren’t by their school districts publicized,” he said. will have the opportunity The Chenango County Sheriff’s Offi ce will host its annual, “Shop with a Sheriff,” event again this year with law enforcement doing “Generally those gifts are to shop with a sheriff ’s even more to give back to their community. (Frank Speziale Photo) individually purchased by deputy. Members of the the deputies.” He said it’s O’Hara said the sher- turned out to be bigger make it happen.” Chenango County Sheriff ’s Donations can be made heart-wrenching some- iff ’s deputy’s donations than they could have O’Hara said without Offi ce donate money from times, to see the choices along with contributions imagined when they assistance from Chenango in the form of gift cards their own wallets and or by writing a check to the association matches that kids will make when by local individuals and decided to start giving County’s residents and the Chenango County Law them dollar for dollar to deciding to buy things for businesses help make the, more back to the com- businesses, the event help them reach a goal of themselves or for their “Shop with a Sheriff ,” munity around the hol- would be much smaller Enforcement Association $6,000 raised, according families, but often times event successful each idays. He added as the in scale, and thanked the and mailed to the atten- to Vice President of the that kind of maturity is year. Chenango County Sheriff community for its sup- tion of Deputy O’Hara why the children were “Any money we raise Offi ce grows they hope port. CCLEA Chad O’Hara. at the Chenango County “If we reach our goal, selected for the event. that’s over our goal will be to continue to increase “Separate from the kids get to spend $200 “Children are selected donated towards the fol- the amount they can give “Shop with the Sheriff ” Sheriff’s Office, 279 each,” said O’Hara. “A lot by their schools on two lowing year,” said O’Hara. back. event, the union is also County Road 46, Norwich, of the times kids spend criteria: they must be part “That way all of the money “We as law enforcement buying gift cards for local NY 13815. Holiday

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By AMERICA’S TEST made with water had a KITCHEN lighter and more appeal- ing texture.) Just 1/4 cup CHALLAH Servings: 16 of sugar sweetened the Start to fi nish: 3 3/4 to 4 3/4 hours, plus 3 hours cooling time (Rising Beautifully braided, loaf and also contributed time: 2 1/2 to 3 1/2 hours) rich, and lightly sweet, to its browned exterior. Key Equipment: 2 rimmed baking sheets, pastry brush, instant-read freshly baked challah is The recommended thermometer delicious on its own or shape for challah in most 3 1/4 cups (16 1/4 ounces) all-purpose fl our smeared with softened recipes is a simple three- 2 1/4 teaspoons instant or rapid-rise yeast butter. After a few days, rope braid. Shaped this 1 1/4 teaspoons salt 1/2 cup (4 ounces) water, room temperature it’s great dunked in cus- way, however, our eggy 1/4 cup (1 3/4 ounces) vegetable oil tard and made into dough rose out instead of 2 large eggs plus 1 large yolk, room temperature French toast for a deca- up. Some recipes call for 1/4 cup (1 3/4 ounces) sugar 1 large egg, lightly beaten with 1 tablespoon water and pinch salt dent breakfast. braiding six strands for a 1 teaspoon poppy or sesame seeds (optional) The best challah is rich higher loaf, but this can with eggs, and it has a get complicated—unless Whisk fl our, yeast, and salt together in bowl of stand mixer. Whisk dark, shiny crust and a you have skills in origami. water, oil, eggs and yolk, and sugar in 4-cup liquid measuring cup until sugar has dissolved. fi rm but light and ten- Our solution was to Using dough hook on low speed, slowly add water mixture to fl our der texture. For our rec- make two three-strand mixture and mix until cohesive dough starts to form and no dry fl our ipe, we tried using bread braids, one large and remains, about 2 minutes, scraping down bowl as needed. Increase speed to medium-low and knead until dough is smooth and elastic fl our, but it made no sig- one small, and place the and begins to pull away from sides of bowl but sticks to bottom, about nifi cant improvement to smaller braid on top of the 10 minutes. loaves we made with the larger one. We brushed Transfer dough to lightly fl oured counter and knead by hand to typical all-purpose, so we form smooth, round ball, about 30 seconds. Place dough seam side the loaf with an egg-water down in lightly greased large bowl or container, cover tightly with stuck with that. mixture before putting it plastic wrap, and let rise until increased in size by about half, 1 1/2 We tested many dif- in the oven to produce to 2 hours. ferent egg combinations an evenly brown, shiny Stack two rimmed baking sheets, line with aluminum foil, and spray with vegetable oil spray. Transfer dough to clean counter and (challah is known as egg crust—the fi nishing touch divide into 2 pieces, one twice as large as the other (small piece will bread, after all); for a to our handsome challah. weigh about 9 ounces, larger piece about 18 ounces). Divide each tender texture and a rich piece into thirds and cover loosely with greased plastic. Working with 1 piece of dough at a time (keep remaining pieces but not overwhelmingly ——— covered), stretch and roll into 16-inch rope (three ropes will be much eggy fl avor, we found two Nutrition informa- thicker). whole eggs and an addi- tion per serving: 153 calo- Arrange three thicker ropes side by side, perpendicular to counter tional yolk to be optimal. edge, and pinch far ends together. Braid ropes into 10-inch loaf and ries; 43 calories from fat; pinch remaining ends together. Repeat braiding remaining ropes We kept with tradi- 5 g fat (1 g saturated; 0 g into second 10-inch loaf. tion and made the bread trans fats); 52 mg choles- Transfer larger loaf to prepared sheet, brush top with egg mixture, dairy-free, using water terol; 195 mg sodium; 23 and place smaller loaf on top. Tuck ends underneath. Cover loosely with greased plastic and let rise until loaf increases in size by about and oil to hydrate and g carbohydrate; 1 g fi ber; half and dough springs back minimally when poked gently with your enrich the crumb instead 3 g sugar; 4 g protein. knuckle, 1 to 1 1/2 hours. of the milk and butter ——— Adjust oven rack to middle position and heat oven to 375 F. Brush loaf with remaining egg mixture and sprinkle with poppy seeds, if found in less authentic America’s Test Kitchen using. Bake until deep golden brown and loaf registers 190 F to 195 F, This undated photo provided by America’s Test Kitchen in October 2018 versions. (Happily, we provided this article to 20 to 25 minutes, rotating sheet halfway through baking. Transfer loaf shows challah in Brookline, Mass. This recipe appears in the cookbook “Bread found that the challah The Associated Press. to wire rack and let cool completely, about 3 hours, before serving. Illustrated.” (Carl Tremblay/America’s Test Kitchen via AP) Monday, December 3, 2018 Hometown Holidays — The Evening Sun — Norwich 19 Holiday appetizers perfect for entertaining

Mini Merry Meatballs (Serves 24)

1⁄2 pound ground beef brisket 1⁄4 pound ground beef ribeye steak boneless 1⁄4 pound ground beef (80 percent lean) 1 cup seasoned stuffi ng mix 1 egg, beaten 3 tablespoons water 1 teaspoon minced garlic 1⁄4 teaspoon salt 1⁄8 teaspoon pepper

Cranberry Barbecue Sauce: 2 teaspoons vegetable oil 1⁄2 cup chopped white onion 1 tablespoon minced garlic 21⁄2 cups fresh cranberries 1⁄2 cup orange juice 1⁄2 cup water 1⁄3 cup ketchup 1⁄4 cup light brown sugar 2 tablespoons cider vinegar 2 tablespoons molasses 1⁄2 teaspoon ground red pepper Salt

Preheat oven to 400 F. Combine brisket, ribeye, ground beef, stuffi ng mix, egg, water, garlic, salt, and pepper in a large bowl, mixing lightly but thoroughly. Shape into 24 11⁄2-inch meatballs. Place on a rack in a broiler pan that has been sprayed with cooking spray. Bake for 13 to 15 minutes until the internal temperature reads 160 F. Meanwhile, prepare the Cranberry Barbecue Sauce. Presents may get much tail parties, offi ce happy potluck party, it’s help- Cattlemen’s Beef Board Heat oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add of the glory during the hol- hour gatherings, and other ful to have a list of fail- and National Cattlemen’s onions and garlic; cook and stir 2 to 3 minutes, or until iday season, but there is opportunities for socializa- proof recipes at the ready. Beef Association, is sure tender, but not brown. Add remaining ingredients, stir- much to be said about the tion are easy to come by. Tasting menus, bite-sized to please. Paired with a ring to combine. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and sim- foods found throughout At the heart of these events treats and fi nger foods cranberry barbecue sauce, mer for 20 minutes, or until cranberries burst and the this time of year as well. are foods and beverages. are always a hit at holi- these savory appetizers are mixture has been reduced to a thick consistency, stirring During the holiday sea- Whether one is hosting day functions — and this bursting with fl avor and occasionally. Remove from heat; cool slightly. Transfer son, people frequently fi nd a holiday soiree or plans recipe for “Mini Merry holiday appeal. mixture to blender container. Cover, allowing steam to that dinner invites, cock- to bring something to a Meatballs,” courtesy of the escape. Process until smooth. Season with salt, as desired. Serve meatballs with barbecue sauce. HL18A375 20 Hometown Holidays — The Evening Sun — Norwich Monday, December 3, 2018