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Volume II Thursday,June 21, 2012 Issue 31 Homer Elks Flag Day Ceremony

Picture by Homer Elks Lodge Esteemed Lecturing Knight Jamie Wheeler

Homer Elks Lodge flag day ceremony held in conjunction with the Homer Legion and Boy Scouts. Legion members pictured: Paul Ellsworth, & William (Smitty) Smith. Assisting as well but not pictured, Commander Michael McDer- mott. Ceremony led by Homer Elks Exaulted Ruler Gary Harrington Jr. 2 • June 21, 2012 • The Homer News

Around Town Homer Town Board By Anita Jebbett, Town Clerk The Homer Town Board held its June meeting on Wednesday, June 6th, in the Senior Center at the Town Hall. Approximately 75 citizens attended the meeting, most of whom were there to protest the gas drilling method known as hydro-fracking. Gary Smith of MICAH (Moving in Congregations Acting in Hope) led the presentations given by Mary Jane Uttech, Mary Faith Miller, Linda Fumarola, Aaron Fumarola and Joseph Cortese. All voiced their concerns about the effects of hydro-fracking on the water supply and the health of Homer residents. The Voice of the Town The Town Board had agreed to set up a special committee to examine the issue and make recommendations to the Board. Supervisor Frederick Forbes told those present that the committee would be made up of people on both sides of the issue. The Board appointed the following to the Town of Homer committee on hydro-fracking: Chad Butts (Zoning The Homer News Board of Appeals member), John Daniels (Town Code Enforcement Officer), Fred Forbes, Dan Gustafson (ZBA), Larry Jones, Robert Perry (Planning Board member), Christopher Sammons (MICAH), and Ted Sudol. Gary Smith thanked the Published for Homer Residents Board for allowing them to have a MICAH member on the committee. Supervisor Forbes said that they were considering adding one or two more people. The Homer News is published in Homer by The Homer News. There was discussion about two proposals for liability insurance coverage for the Town for the year beginning Distribution is June 9th. The Town Board agreed to meet at noon on Friday, June 8th to make a final decision. every other Thursday to all households and businesses in Homer. It was reported that the Town has collected 91.78% of the more that $5.8 million tax levy for the combined Town and County taxes for the 2012 fiscal year. This was one percentage point less than the total collected in 2011, but in keep- The Homer News is a community- ing with total collections over the previous four years which averaged 91.65%. based newspaper dedicated to informing townspeople of current events and issues; A public review of the draft of the Homer, Preble & Scott Agriculture and Farmland Protection Plan will take serving as a forum for the free exchange of place in the Town Hall Senior Center on Tuesday, June 19th, at 7:30 p.m. County Planner Dan Dineen and Judy Wright views of town residents; and celebrating the from American Farmland Trust will be reviewing the proposed plan. people, places and happenings that make the Town of Homer unique. Highway Superintendent John Phelps reported that he and his crew have been working at surfacing roadways, including re-topping Cosmos Heights. He has also worked with the City of Cortland on their latest project in order to Editor:Donald Ferris obtain grindings to be used for a Bishop Hill Road re-surfacing project coming up in the near future. Phelps said that they are very satisfied with the newly purchased 2010 International truck. *** Subscription Rates: The Town Board gave its approval for Town Attorney Patrick Snyder to serve as the legal representative for the The Homer News is delivered at no Cortland County legislature on the matter of the TCI windmill project. Snyder reminded the Board that should they need cost to all Homer residents. legal advice regarding the windmill project, they would have to substitute another attorney. We are offering subscriptions for The Homer News. Personal or out-of- Homer Village Board By Lou Anne Randall, Village Clerk-Treasurer town subscriptions are available for $36 per year (First Class). Payable in advance. Please send check or money order to the Mayor Suits announced that Craig Umbehauer is our new Code Enforcement Officer. address below. Email your address to: Ken Teter, engineering consultant, spoke to the Board about the columns on the bandstand. The current condition is very [email protected] poor. The wood is deteriorating. Ken’s suggestion is for the columns to be made out of composite instead of wood. These will have a life-time guarantee and minimum maintenance. The change order will cost $3,476.50

Contributors Mayor Suits personally thanked Jim Toolan and the cemetery crew for a great job preparing the cemetery for Memorial Priscilla Berggren-Thomas, Ed Finkbeiner, Day. The cemetery looked beautiful. She also thanked Lt. Commander U.S. Naval Reserve, Patrick Perfetti and the Kim L. Hubbard, Anita Jebbett, Marilyn American Legion for their part in the Memorial Day service at the cemetery. Miller, Martin Sweeney, Sara Watrous The Village and Homer Central School District are still discussing the Safety Resource Officer. Hopefully we can have this Elaine Norris, Lin Cohen, Matt Banazek concluded within the next few months. The basketball court behind the Village Offices is being repaved. New basketball hoops have been installed and poles have *Sports Writer /Photographer: been painted. John Zachary The Village is still taking applications for sidewalk repairs. The Village has funds for partial reimbursement of sidewalk replacement for owner-occupies and rental properties in the Village of Homer. The Village subsidy is equal to 70% of the entire cost of the sidewalk replacement up to a maximum of subsidy of $1,000.00 Signed Articles, Letters, Photographs and Drawings of interest are welcomed to be considered for publication. All articles are subject to editing for clarity and length. Materials not used will be returned if a self- addressed stamped envelope is provided.

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July 4th will be the reading of the Declaration of Independence beginning at

10:00 a.m. on the Village Green. All opinions expressed in Letters and Commentaries are those of the writers and not of The Homer News, which is published as an independent, non-biased community service and forum. The Homer News • June 21, 2012 •3 Around Town HOMER TOWN HALL OFFICE SPACE Summer Memories 1175 square feet available, rent includes utilities, parking. By James E. Hopkins $1050 per month plus security. Whenever summer is approaching, it brings me back to the memories of 1971. I was a kid, Call 607-749-4581 for details. but older people were remembering a different summer. It has been 60 years since the fic- tionalized events that took place in “Summer of ’42.” My parents went to see the popular coming of age story, but it was deemed too adult for me. The main character is Hermie, a fifteen year old vacationing on Nantucket with his parents. He is joined by two friends, Oscie and Benjie, in an all-out campaign to meet girls. Though much of the movie consists of raucous humor (Hermie actually gets excited feeling a teen- Get Ready for SUMMER!! age girl’s elbow in the movie theater), it becomes moving. Hermie befriends the wife of a serviceman. He later learns the true meaning of intimacy, comforting her on the night she AIR CONDITIONING: hears of her husband’s death. test and recharge Such was the power of the story that a book spawned by the movie developed an even greater following. TIRES: I eventually got my hands on the book and devoured it, savoring the “good parts.” But it mount, balance, rotate is the movie’s eerie theme song that evokes anticipation of summer’s benefits. You travel more so you see new things and meet new people. There is usually a break from school or ALIGNMENT: work that allows you to wander from your routine and opens up a new sense of possibilities. up to 210” wheelbase The better weather gives you the ability to commune more with the outside world. Nature Route 13 North at renews itself and so do you. NYS INSPECTIONS Lorings Crossing The theme song of the movie is “The Summer Knows.” And the summer does know. It has Jim Ferris come around each year of human existence, its aromas arousing in us the desire to expand ASE Certified our personal and emotional horizons. Master Auto Tech COMPUTER DIAGNOSTICS We want to climb that mountain, build that shed, grow that garden. Because this summer is going to be the summer that we really do it, whatever “it” is. And sometimes we do and our hearts carry that joy through the slow decline of fall and the deadness of winter. And sometimes the summer ends with crushing disappointment and all we have to show for it is These Fisher Avenue Businesses are the hope that next year summer will be better. Whenever I hear the song, whether performed by Frank Sinatra, Barbara Streisand or instru- ready to welcome you!! mentally, it makes me sentimental for both successful and disappointing summers. Because it was the hope and opportunity that sustained me as much as the realization of those hopes.. Cortland’s Premier Auto Detailing Business Yes, the summer knows. It knows the yearnings our hearts carry. And it gifts us the opportunity to pursue those things we yearn for. It is hoped in this space that you reap a bounty. BUSHY’S PRO SHINE Upcoming Garden Tour Series AUTO DETAILING Free Pick Up & Delivery by Sara Watrous JEFF BUSHNELL (607)758-9582 The Cultural Council of Cortland County and Sustainable Cortland are organizing a series BOB BUSHNELL of Garden Tours from July to September. The first will take place on Sunday, July 8 from [email protected] 1-4pm (rain date: Sunday, July 15). Seven area flower gardens will be open to participants during this time. Come enjoy the beauty of our local flower gardens and plein air paining Come Celebrate our 20th Anniversary & New Location: by local artists at certain locations. Tickets are $10 and proceeds will go to these two local 1355 Fisher Ave. • Cortland, NY 13045 organizations. The second tour will take place on Sunday, July 22, and will be an interac- tive visit of the Applegate’s homestead in Virgil. Chris Applegate is the organizer of the Virgil Farmers’ Market and a long time organic gardener. The tour will include a visit of her vegetable garden (with chickens and pigs!), greenhouses, root cellar, a workshop and local refreshments. Tickets are $20. The third tour of our area Community Gardens will take place in August. The fourth tour will be a day trip on September 29 to the New York Botanical Garden to see “Monet’s Garden and other exhibits.

> Tickets can be purchased at the Picture House on Homer Ave., Oh My Goodness Health Foods in Homer, and other locations TBA. For more information, please contact David Beale at (607)753-1188 or [email protected]. For more details about the tours, visit www.sustainablecortland.org or http://cortlandarts.com/. FULLY INSURED

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Homer Kindergarten classes presented a Grandparent’s Day Program on June 8th at the Homer Elementary School.

Tyler VanEtten Started the program leading the Pledge of Allegiance. The children then sang several songs and presented numerous reasons they were thankful for their grandparents.

Following the program, the students provided refreshments for the grandparents in the various kindergarten classrooms.

What a great way to end the school year. Teachers and staff at Homer Elementary certainly do a great job with the youngest students. Be a Part of the 2012 Community Arts Living History Center Grand Opening

Challenge The CNY Living History Center, located at 4386 US Rt 11 Cortland, NY, proudly opened their doors on June 8, 2012. Residents of Homer, it is time once again to get out your art supplies, your dancing shoes, The Center housesthe Brockway Museum, Tractors of Yesteryear Museum and the your musical instruments, your cameras, and your computers and pens!! The third annual Homeville Museum which is a private military, railroad and local history collection of the Cortland County’s Community Arts Challenge is underway. All Cortland County artists, late Ken Eaton. dancers, musicians, photographers, and writers are encouraged to participate What is the Community Arts Challenge? It is a juried competition, co-sponsored by the June 8th was a significant day to theCenter. On June 8, 1977 at 1:00 p.m. The last Brockway Center for the Arts in Homer and the Cultural Council of Cortland County. The goal of rolled off the assembly line and the Brockway Plant closed its doors. the Arts Challenge is to encourage creativity within the Cortland County community and to showcase that creativity with an exhibit and performances of the best submitted works. Thirty-five years later at precisely 1:00 p.m. the opening ceremony began. The ceremony Prizes will be awarded in six categories: Fine Arts, Artisan Crafts, Choreography, Musical started with a Brockway Truck procession that started at the original Brockway Carriage Composition, Photography, and Writing. Company in Homer, NY and ended at the Center. Spectators were amazed to see that lead- The “challenge” is to use one’s art to depict or express a specific theme. The artistic theme ing the procession was a 1929 Brockway Hearse, which is now on display in the Center. for the 2012 Arts Challenge is “roots.” Submitted works will be judged on how creatively and skillfully they communicate this theme. The Arts Challenge will conclude with public The Homer American Legion Post 465 color guard raised a flag donated by Congressman events celebrating the theme of “roots,” and the public will be involved in the judging for Richard Hanna. Chief Operations Officer, Doreen Bates, welcomed all the visitors and special “people’s choice” awards. All public exhibitions and performances will take place thanked the numerous volunteers who helped complete the six year project. in January 2013. Anyone who lives or works in Cortland County is eligible to participate in the Arts Board President Hugh Riehlman spoke about the support the Center had received from the Challenge. The sponsors hope to receive many submissions in each category, so that the Town of Cortlandville, Senator James Seward, Congressman Hanna, numerous donors and exhibits will reflect a wide range of local talent and a wide range of interpretation of the many members of the community. artistic theme. It is hoped that all the artists who entered the 2010 and 2011 Arts Challenges will enter again this year and that many new artists will join them. Bates then announced the cornerstone placed at the front entrance was being dedicated in There is still plenty of time to plan and produce your entry. Submissions are due by honor of Peter Grimm, an avid Brockway collector. Together Grimm and Bates cut the rib- November 1, 2012. So, start planning ways to use your talents to be part of this community- bon on the doors and welcomed the visitors in to see the new center. wide event. Full details about how to enter the Community Arts Challenge can be found at www. Visitors were surprised and awed at the changes that were made to the former AB Brown CortlandArtsChallenge.org. You can also call 749-4900 to have a prospectus and applica- store. The center is now open to the public Tuesday through Saturday from 10 am until tion form mailed to you. 5pm. Homer artists, take the Arts Challenge!

Part of the group of protesters who demonstrated in front of the Town Hall on June 6th prior to the Town Board meeting. 6 • June 21, 2012 • The Homer News

Letters to the Editor Let’s Have a Dog Park To the Editor Considering that there are over 1200 dogs registered in the town of Homer, which has a population of around 7000 residents, many families have a least one dog. I believe a dog park somewhere in the town whether it is in the village or outside the village should be designated. The dog parks I’ve used in other cities are very popular. They were always clean and the dogs and owners always had a great time. Socialization is important to have better tempered dogs. A park is a great place to run free for a little while. We have a great town, why not improve it by having a dog park. If it doesn’t workout, the park can always revert to its former use or a new use. Call or write our village and town representatives to voice your support. Ed Finkbeiner

Homer Laundry Auction The following is a letter we received Homer has always been my quintessential recently from Robert Morgan of American small town. Memories are etched Massachussets. in my mind of idyllic summers spent at the family (Gallup) house at 7 Clinton St. Donald Ferris, Editor Playing with the neighbor’s son, riding The Homer News, my bike down to the real R.R. crossing to P.O. Box 125 watch the passenger train stop at the sta- Homer, NY 13077 tion -- going to the Saturday matinee at the Capitol theater (25 cents would get you May 1, 2012 a double feature & popcorn) going to the drugstore for a cola & of course on occa- RE: Village Food Market (Burgett IGA) sion” helping out” at the store. Anna was a Renovation article 4/19/12 checkout girl there for many years.

Dear Mr. Ferris: I have continued stopping by through the years as occasion permits & it has Yes, I do I have that copy of your paper, always been a source of comfort to see received in the mail from Anna McConnell that the essential “Homer” remains largely (19 Warren St.), who is a “cousin”. unchanged... and in recent years undergo- ing a “facelift”. Which somewhat brings My great-grandfather was A. D. Burgett us full circle as I was contacted by Charlie who basically founded the store. He lived Bernheim, a couple years ago mentioning on Wall Street, the house demolished some that plans were being made to upgrade the years ago. He had two sons, Arden and store (I think what is going on with that Kenneth, the former was my great uncle, downtown area is just marvelous) and I the latter my grandfather. Kenneth mar- might have a photo in its early years. So I ried Jenny Gallup (at one time O.P. Gallup went hunting among the family memora- owned property on Main Street next to bilia saved by my mother in an old album Wall Street.) and produced a son and two kept by Jenny Burgett was a photo of the daughters. One, Kathryn, was my mother. store with “1917” written on the back. I’ve Kenneth was involved with the store for attached a copy. a while, but Arden took over when A.D. passed away and ran the store I think up to It’s been a pleasure (I hope) to share this the late 50’s early 60’s. So much for gene- with you. I would be most interested as alogy, but I wanted you to know there is a events continue. family connection entwined with Homer which continues to this day. Thank you, Bob

Bernie Brzostek of Brzostek’s Auctions sells a poster of the Cortland County Fair at the auction of the contents of the Homer Laundry. The inscription on the back read “1977”.

Brzostek’s Auction Service conducted the auction sale of The Homer Laundry on May 31st. Auctioneer Bernie Brzostek said after the sale, “It was fantastic! Buyers came with money to spend, the sellers had goods to sell, and everyone went away happy.” Bidders came from Central New York and Pennsylvania and Massachussets. One buyer paid over $3600 for an assort- ment of large brass “diaper-type pins” that were once used in the laundering process. The Homer News • June 21, 2012 •7

Basketball Court Resurfacing

Randy Cooper and crew of Randolph Paving completed the repaving of the basketball court behind the village offices. Randolph “Randy” Cooper is the third generation of Coopers in the paving business. His grandfather started the business in the Hudson Valley. The resurfacing was made possible by a generous donation from an anonymous donor.

Ride for Rotary Benefit a Huge Success

Charlie Dellow prepares to lead the “Ride for Rotary”

The Cortland Breakfast Rotary Club, which meets in Homer at the Center for the Arts, sponsored a motorcycle ride on June 2, 2012. This is the ninth year the club has sponsored the ride, with more than $3000 going to benefit First Responders and the Cortland County Regional Training Center behind the Cortlandville Fire Station on Rt. 13 (Tompkins Street Ext.) Sponsoring donors included: Pomeroy, Armstrong, Casullo & Monty, LLP; Bonarti & Winters, CPA; Plan First Technologies, Inc.; CNY Powersports; K & H Motorsports; Doug’s Power Sports Unlimited; Finger Lakes ConstructionCo.; Suit-Kote; Riehlman, Shafer & Shafer; Motorola; McNeil & Company; Burhans Trucking; Randolph Well Drilling; Upright Tent Rental; Denny’s Mountainview; Bill Anderson Farm Market; Graph-Tex, Geared 2 Sports; CP Cash & Carry; Jerome Fire Equipment; Spartan Chassis, Inc.; Creekside Paintball; Tompkins Trust Co. 8 • June 21, 2012 • The Homer News

The Delaney Brothers Bluegrass Band performs at Bluegrass on the Green, June 9th. The morning rain dried up and a loyal and enthusiastic crowd enjoyed several bluegrass bands. The Homer News • June 21, 2012 •9

Will the real “Frog” please step forward? “Frog” today on the right, and about 45 years ago on the left.

Homer Men and Boys recently underwent some interior renovations to their store. Tom Kile and his crew from Tom Kile General Contracting reinforced a large support beam on the main floor that carries the load of the second floor. The renovations did not require closing the store, as “Frog” was able to open up another door to accommodate customers. Of course, those who know “Frog” wouldn’t expect anything different. It’s all about serving the customers. 10 • June 21, 2012 • The Homer News

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Jim Hopkins Financial Advisor Kali Gets Vaccinated By: Ed Finkbeiner

On Wednesday night, June13th, many Cortland County and of course Homer residents brought 3 North Main Street their pets to the community building in Homer Homer, NY 13077 Bus. 607-749-2982 Fax 877-222-8712 to get their rabies vaccinations. Cell 607-591-1480 [email protected] www.edwardjones.com I got there a little after 7pm with my black Labrador Kali. The lines extended into the parking lot. Probably around 30 or 40 pets were waiting. The line moved pretty fast and Kali got Torti her shot in about 20 minutes. I got to visit with Homer resident Cathy Robinson who brought anyone forgot to bring their paperwork, they can her cat Torti to be vaccinated. Kali eyed the cat call Environmental Health to get a manual over- closely but no confrontations. ride. Call 607-753-5035 to get the update. If a pet was young and hasn’t had a vaccination before, the Because I brought my old vaccination records vaccination is only good for one year. Thereafter the new vaccination is now good for 3 years. If they can be good for three years.

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Cortland’s very own well-read Crown City Rollerz roller derby league is teaming up with the Cortland Free Library to promote literacy in the city. During the month of June, every time someone checks out a book from the library, they will receive a chance to win two free passes to the Royal Pains’ June 30 bout against the Happy Valley Dolls from State College, Pa., at the J.M. McDonald Sports Complex. And because the Royal Pains love the kids, every time a child checks out a book, they will be entered to win a basket of the Royal Pains’ favorite children’s books — autographed by the skaters, which will be given away at half-time during the bout. A portion of the proceeds from the bout will be donated to the library. The ladies will also be rolling into the library for two special events leading up to the bout. At 2 p.m. on June 27, the Crown City Rollerz Royal Pains will be hosting a roller derby demonstration during the summer reading program at the library followed by a special derby craft inside the library. The very next day join skaters The Homer Firemen’s parade was well attended this year, both by the gen- for story time as they read from their favorite books at eral public and neighboring Fire Departments. This annual event helps wrap 10:30 a.m. June 28 during the library’s scheduled chil- up three days of the Firemen’s Field Days. dren’s story time. Above, The Crown City Rollers demonstrate their skills. The currently undefeated Royal Pains’ are well into Below, Neighboring truxton Fire Dept. pumper truck their second season. They’ll meet the State College Area Rollers’ Happy Valley Dolls in their fourth bout of the season on June 30 at 7 p.m. Doors open at 6 p.m. with live music provided by SeparaTed at Berth. Tickets are available at the door, the Red Jug Pub on Central Avenue, and from any roller girl. Children under 10 get in free. Crown City Rollerz is a skater-owned and -operated organization operating a competitive roller derby league out of Cortland. The members of CCR are strong and motivated women who train hard, respect their team- mates and love the sport of roller derby as well as community-based philanthropy. Skaters work to increase their power through discipline, hard work and focus. CCR strives to create a full-contact sport that inspires girls and women and appeals to all of its fans. For more information visit www.crowncityrollercom or find them on Facebook. The Homer News is available at:

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Kindergarteners Tour Weddle Farm

Kindergarteners watch one of their own milk a cow at the Weddle farm.

On May 25th, the Homer Kindergarten classes visited the Weddle Farm. Nearly 140 children enjoyed seeing the alpacas, baby goats, and a miniature horse. They also had a chance to milk “Jewels” the cow.

Thanks to Ken and Deb Brock for bringing the goats; Dale Dart for the 3 alpacas, and Anna Supp for the horse. Everyone had a great time and enjoyed chocolate milk and cookies. This marked the 30th year the Weddles have hosted the kindergarten classes at the farm.