VOL. 150 - NO. 5 SIDNEY, NEW YORK — THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 2016 SUGGESTED PRICE 75¢ Major Walton Meth Lab Busted

James M. James J. by N.Y. Law Enforcement Klinegardner Nash

Amanda L. Emily L. Uhl Bicknell

Brooklyn Johnny Uhl Alford

Tammy R. Lewis THE HOUSE AT 116 EAST ST., where law en- METHAMPHETAMINE found hidden in a child’s EVIDENCE OF A METH LAB shown strewn forcement dismantled a meth lab in Walton. lunchbox. throughout the yard. WALTON - Seven people were sent to jail on felony drug seven adults were subsequently arrested and Child Protective Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the Third charges following the discovery, dismantling and clean-up of an Services was notifi ed to take custody of the children. All three Degree (Intent to Sell), a class B felony; active, clandestine, methamphetamine laboratory in the Village children were provided immediate medical evaluation for po- Unlawfully Manufacturing Methamphetamine in the Second of Walton on Tuesday night. tential contamination of toxic chemicals produced during the Degree (manufacturing in the presence of child less than six- Following an investigation conducted by members of the Del- manufacture of the methamphetamine and subsequently placed teen), a class C felony; aware County Sheriff’s Offi ce Criminal Investigation Division into emergency foster care. Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the Fifth into the sale and on-going manufacture of methamphetamine As a result of the execution of the search warrant, police Degree (Intent to Sell), a class D felony; in the Village of Walton, on the morning of Jan. 26 Sheriff’s seized an active meth lab, precursor chemicals, quantities of Unlawful Disposal of Methamphetamine Laboratory Materi- Investigators obtained a search warrant for a Village of Walton crystalline methamphetamine, several “spent” one pot, or als, a class E felony residence. “shake and bake” meth labs, numerous prescription medica- Three counts of Endangering the Welfare of a Child, a class A coordinated, multi-agency and disciplined execution of tions, cocaine, marijuana and public assistance benefi t cards. A misdemeanor. that search warrant was conducted on 116 East St. in the Vil- Sheriff’s Investigators arrested and charged the following: Upon recommendation of the District Attorney’s Offi ce, all lage of Walton on the night of Jan. 26 by members of the Dela- James J. Nash, Sr., 35, of 116 East St., Walton; seven defendants were returned to the Delaware County Cor- ware County Sheriff’s Offi ce, N.Y.S. Police Special Operations Amanda L. Bicknell, 31, of 116 East St., Walton; rections Facility on $150,000 cash bail or $300,000 property Response Team (SORT) and N.Y. State Contaminated Crime James M. Klinegardner, Jr., 38, of Rock Island, Tenn., and 116 bond. Scene Emergency Response Team (CCSERT). Deputies and East St., Walton; The Delaware County Sheriff’s Offi ce and N.Y.S. Police wish Troopers were also assisted by members of the Walton Village Brooklyn Alford, 18, of 80 Liberty St., Walton; to express their thanks and praise to the brave members of the Police Department and Delaware County Department of Emer- Tammy R. Lewis, 36, of Finch Hollow Rd., Walton; Walton Volunteer Fire Department who responded and remain gency Services. Johnny Uhl, 29, of Swan Lake, N.Y.; on scene throughout the cleanup to provide additional scene Due to inherent chemical, fi re and explosion hazards asso- Emily L. Uhl, 22, of Swan Lake, N.Y.; safety and remained ready to respond to any potential health, ciated with the manufacture of methamphetamine, assistance Each of the suspects was preliminarily charged with one fi re or explosion threat created by the clandestine laboratory. from the N.Y.S. Special Operations Response Team and N.Y.S. class D felony offense of Unlawful Manufacture of Metham- Undersheriff Craig DuMond remarked, “Drug dealers in Contaminated Crime Scene Emergency Response Team was re- phetamine in the Third Degree, arraigned in the Village of Wal- Delaware County have been put on notice: don’t bring your poi- quested. These specialized teams are deployed statewide to re- ton Court before Judge Yvonne Pagillo early on the morning of son here. Our members, along with our partners on the State, spond to clandestine laboratory sites, safely enter and dismantle Jan. 27 and was remanded to the Delaware County Correctional Federal and local levels will be unrelenting until we fi nd deal- those laboratories, secure evidence from within those chemi- Facility in lieu of $50,000 cash bail or $100,000 bond. Nash ers and bring them to justice.” DuMond went on to say, “We cally contaminated environments and safely remove hazardous was additionally charged with Criminal Possession of a Con- will also call for and encourage the aggressive prosecution and wastes generated during the methamphetamine manufacturing trolled Substance 7th (Suboxone) and Johnny Uhl was charged sentencing of these low lives who are ruining our communities. process. with Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance 7th (Co- They are destroying our future generations. The fact that par- Upon entering the residence and executing the search war- caine) as well as Unlawful Possession of Marijuana. ents would allow their children to be exposed to these situations rant, NYSP SORT and CCSERT team members located and Later Wednesday, each of these defendants was also charged is both sickening and heartbreaking.” removed seven adults and three children from the vicinity of in the Village of Walton Court with the following additional an actively cooking “one-pot” methamphetamine lab. The offenses: Public Invited to Open House Sat., Feb. 13 At New Town of Afton Court, Offi ce Complex AFTON - The Town of Afton will celebrate the opening of The Town of Afton purchased the former IVCI building Disability Act. Lack of parking was also a drawback. The for- the town’s new court and offi ce complex with an open house from Jack Flannery last spring after receiving approval from mer town hall building is currently up for sale by 88 Blue LLC. Saturday, Feb. 13 from 1 to 3 p.m. The public is invited to tour voters in a second round of voting. The purchase cost of the Lawrence said the process has been “a long and tedious one” the new facility at 204 County Road 39 in the Town of Afton. building was $295,000 with renovations costing $98,500. but feels the end result is a very positive one. The new complex includes a much-needed meeting room, Lawrence said the purchase cost of the building and reno- “I want to thank all those who supported the project,” said new court and offi ces for the town supervisor, town clerk, and vations are being covered by funds already set aside for the Lawrence. assessor and space for the town historian. The complex is handi- project and will not be an extra burden on taxpayers. The costs Both local residents and those from surrounding areas are en- capped accessible, and has ample parking. are being covered by $200,000 from a building reserve fund, couraged to attend the open house Feb. 13. There will be guided Also housed in the complex will be a satellite offi ce for the $40,000 from the sale of a storage shed and property to the Af- tours of the facility and light refreshments served. Chenango County Sheriff’s Offi ce. The satellite offi ce was ap- ton Central School, $40,000 in a JCAP Court Grant, a $100,000 Among those on hand as special guests and to help host the proved by the county’s safety and rules committee and is ex- government grant from Senator Tom Libous, and $15,000 grant open house will be Senator Fred Akshar and members of the pected to receive the approval of the full board Feb. 8. from Constitution Pipeline. The town also received $30,000 Afton Town Board including John Lawrence, town supervisor; Town of Afton Supervisor John Lawrence said the new facil- from the sale of the current town hall building on Main St. Rosemarie Klatz, town clerk; Jamie Baciuska, Calvin Tall- ity is “an asset to Afton, something they can be proud of for Lawrence noted that by combining all offi ces in one loca- madge, Robert Tallmadge, Chris Warren, the Honorable Ronald many years.” He is especially pleased with the new court for tion in a modern facility, they also expect a savings in operating Sherman and Honorable Pam Wylubski. Also present will be which Lawrence credited the builder with doing “a fantastic costs. Chenango County Sheriff Ernie Cutting and representatives of job.” The renovations at the new complex were done by 88 Blue Prior to the town board’s decision to go to voters with a plan the Chenango County Court system. LLC. to purchase the IVCI building and fi ve acres of land, the board There are two entrances to the building, the rear entrance, The court includes ten pews and fi xtures purchased from looked into the feasibility of updating the town hall facility which is for those doing court business, and the front entrance. a church sale, as well as several court benches received free on Main St. They found the amount of space available for any For the open house, the front entrance will be open. of charge from Chenango County when the county court was expansion was inadequate and it would be costly to bring the relocated. building up to code including complying with the American 2 — Tri-Town News — Thursday, February 4, 2016

Feb. 5 to Mark Eventful Faith Community COMMUNITY Evening for JAC Fellowship MEALS BAINBRIDGE - On Fri- flea market. Presents End of BAINBRIDGE - The Soup day Feb. 5, The Jericho Arts JAC will also have the fa- the Age Series Kitchen at the Bainbridge Council will host Hope Thur- mous musical duo of Jay Un- United Methodist Church is bly in their gallery. Hope was ger and Molly Mason in their open Saturdays from 11:30 SIDNEY - The End of the born and brought up in Eng- theatre the evening of the 5th. a.m. to 1 p.m. Age series of DVDs by Ir- land. She studied history at The gallery is free for the pub- vin Baxter is being presented London University and arche- lic and tickets will be on sale Monday evenings at 6 p.m. at ology in Bergen, Norway. She for the musical performance SIDNEY - A full meal Trackside Dining, Main St., is married to Christopher, an The gallery will be open at 6 is served at St. Paul’s Epis- Sidney. There are14 DVDs in American, and they have four p.m. for viewing. copal Church, 25 River St. all and one or two are being children. They lived in Portu- The JAC gallery and Town every Wednesday from 10 shown each Monday. gal for several years where she Hall theatre are located on a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Food selec- These DVDs are lectures by took a painting course. After- the second floor of Bain- tions vary weekly and all are Baxter which present interest- Preparation for the Masonville Pancake Breakfast is under- wards they moved to Bain- bridge Town Hall, located on welcome. ing and thought-provoking as- way. Barb Huntington is shown here working in the dining bridge in 2010, to be close to 15 North Main St. Additional pects of today’s world events room setting tables. Check the Pancake listing to see when one of their children. information can be found at as related to Bible prophesy of UNADILLA - A week- you can stop by to say “Hi” to Barb and enjoy a wonderful You can visit Thurbly ev- www.jerichoarts.com. Come end of times. ly luncheon is served ev- breakfast. ery Saturday morning during and experience an evening of Each showing is being ery Thursday at 12:30 p.m. the summer months on the great music and art. followed by questions and at St. Matthews Episcopal Green in Bainbridge at the discussion. Church. A free will offering Everyone is invited to is appreciated. attend.

Bring Your ValentineButternut Valley Grange to Put SIDNEY - Soup night at the First congregational UCC is for Lunch or Dinner on Community Cabin Fever UCS BOE to Meet the second Thursday of each Feb. 8 month from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Sat. Feb 13 • 11am-8pm Event Feb. 6 Soups, sandwiches, desserts Serving Special Menu and beverages are served. GILBERTSVILLE - A Halbert, Norm Ritchey and OTEGO - The Unatego Reservations Suggested Community Cabin Fever event Vicky Gregory. Central School Board of Edu- cation will meet on Monday, is being planned for Saturday, Following lunch, beginning HARPURSVILLE - The See Next Week’s Ad for Feb. 8, at 6:30 p.m. in room 93 Feb. 6 at the Gilbertsville around 1:15, several rounds of Harpursville United Method- at the Unatego MS/HS. Baptist Church, New Life Fel- free bingo will be held in the ist Church will be holding a Menu Selections It is anticipated that the lowship Hall, Commercial St., afternoon with prizes. free community dinner on Board will go into Executive Gilbertsville. The fun day for Despite the lack of real Friday, Feb. 5 from 5-7 p.m., Session at 6:30 p.m. to discuss everyone will began at 11 a.m. winter weather, the cabin fe- or until the food is gone. The CSE recommendations and with card and board games, ver event is nevertheless a meal will consist of ham, scal- employment history of per- followed by a covered dish good chance to get out and loped potatoes, peas, dessert sonnel. The Regular Meeting buffet at 12:30 p.m. Each fam- enjoy the company of friends and beverages. ily attending is encouraged to and neighbors. Or, bring along will follow at approximately 7 p.m. bring game materials and par- a non-Grange friend! ticipants should please plan The Butternut Valley to bring a dish to share, along Grange is sponsoring the Bainbridge with individual table service. event and all ages are invited Wells Bridge Beverages will be provided by to attend. First the host committee: Roberta Happy Time Valentine’s Day Weekend Seniors to Meet Presbyterian Serving Special Menu WELLS BRIDGE - The Church to Thurs. - Sun. • 4-9pm Unatego’s Annual Student Wells Bridge Happy Time Se- Host Winter Reservations nior Citizens will hold their $ 00 Suggested monthly meeting at Denny’s Movie Matinee Dinner for Two 70 & Staff Variety Show Set Restaurant in Oneonta on Choice of Prime Rib, Chicken Cordon Bleu, or Cod Fillet. Inc. Soup or Salad, Dessert. Wednesday, Feb. 10 at noon. COMPLIMENTARY BOTTLES OF CHAMPAGNE while supplies last. for Feb. 12 For more information call BAINBRIDGE - Need Regular Menu Available Gale at 988-7787 or Louise at something for the kids to do h 369-3323. while waiting for the Super Supr Sun OTEGO – Mark your cal- antee an exciting night of Bowl to start? Or a kid friend- endar now and plan to attend excellent entertainment. As ly event to overcome the cold urn m u the Annual Unatego Student always, proceeds from The . Shs r . ns winter blues? Come join us for and Staff Variety Show on Variety Show will go to a lo- Sidney Planning an afternoon of family fun as . nn hT np Friday, Feb. 12. Show time is cal charitable cause. Board to Meet, the Bainbridge First Presbyte- Happy hour mon.-fri. 4 to 6pm 7:00 p.m. on the Unatego Mid- Advance tickets are avail- rian Church shows Inside Out, • dle/High School Stage. Doors able for purchase in the High Feb. 9 followed by special Valentine $3.00 Rail Drinks, $1.50 Cans, $2.00 Domestic Pints and Bottles open at 6:00 p.m. Admission School Office. Call 988-5000 crafts and treats. Tavern Open 7 Days a Week Serving Food is five dollars per person, with for more information. SIDNEY - The Sidney Children of all ages and children ten and under free. This yearly event is not to 50¢ wings in Bar Only every Thursday and Sunday Town Planning Board will their parents are invited to Come, sit back, relax and be missed! Come and show hold a public meeting in at 7 participate in this special enjoy all the many varied tal- support for area kids and p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 9 in the event, being held on Sunday ents Unatego’s students and their teachers as they show Boardroom at the Civic Center Feb. 7, from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. 188 Main Street, Undadilla staff have to offer: singing, off skills you never knew they 369-4178 to continue work on the Town The First Presbyterian Church dancing, instrumentals, and had. Guests will be diverted of Sidney Zoning Local Law. is located on the Bainbridge more. Students and staff have and delighted, all while lend- Village Square (the white door been rehearsing for several ing aid to a community cause. church). weeks in an effort to guar- Please contact Tyler Callum, Pastoral Intern, at 967-8021 Tri-Town News subscribers can have their paper PANCAKEPANCAKE for additional information. delivered to their e-mail inboxes instead of their BREAKFASTBREAKFAST Post Office mailbox. 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TREADWELL - The and help support scouting in SIDNEY B. Cullman Child Develop- 25 YEARS AGO president; Tracey Smith, sec- Treadwell UMC will be hold- Troop 88. 25 YEARS AGO ment Center, a “showcase” February 6, 1991 retary; Gerry Cleary, execu- ing a pancake breakfast on February 6, 1991 childcare facility to serve the Bainbridge warmly wel- tive secretary; Ernie Castelli, Saturday, Feb. 6 from 8 a.m. Efforts are paying off for community of Sidney and em- comes George and Robin treasurer. to 1 p.m. The breakfast will MASONVILLE - A pan- members of the Tri-Town ployees of Keith Clark, was Slilaty, the new owners of BAINBRIDGE include pancakes, scrambled cake breakfast will be held Boys and Girls Club, de- announced today by Douglas Hansmann’s Mills since Au- 50 YEARS AGO eggs, sausage, and sausage Saturday, Feb. 6 at the Mason- termined to provide facili- B. Willies, President of Keith gust 1990. Former owner A. February 2, 1966 ville Church Hall. gravy and biscuits. ties for young people in the Clark. Opening of the inde- Burr Craft, owner since 1975, The Bainbridge-Guilford The breakfast will take area to meet and socialize pendent, not-for-profi t center stayed on as general manager. School Board and the Afton place from 7-10 a.m. and will in a healthy environment, as is planned for the fall of 1991. The Slilatys, living in Bing- Central School Board are MASONVILLE - Saturday consist of pancake, real maple renovations of the old audito- The center will accommodate hamton for now, say the Bain- considering the possibility Feb. 6, the Masonville Church syrup, scrambled eggs, sau- rium area at the Sidney Civic up to 100 infants and children. bridge community has been of merging the Bainbridge- will hold it’s fi rst Winter Pan- sage, home fries, applesauce, Center get underway. Plans Mr. Willies said that a site in wonderful in welcoming them Guilford and Afton school cake Breakfast in the church donuts, juice and coffee. include leveling the fl oor, put- the Sidney Industrial Park has here. Hansman’s Mills was es- systems. hall, from 7 - 10:30 a.m. The A no sugar menu will also ting up a wall between the been selected. Keith Clark tablished in 1832 and has been UNADILLA breakfast will be served buf- be available. gym run by the Sidney Rec- will construct the new build- in Bainbridge since 1971. 25 YEARS AGO fet style and will feature but- reation Commission and the ings and make it available Lately, the Town Hall February 6, 1991 termilk pancakes served with club area and partitioning off to the child care center on a Theatre in Bainbridge has Louis Zeidner, son of Her- your choice of real Maple AFTON - The Afton VFW the space under the balcony to rental basis. been bustling with a vari- man and Shirley Zeidner of syrup, store Maple syrup or post 3529, located at 187 Main use for meeting rooms. The SIDNEY ety of activities designed to Unadilla, has been recom- sugar-free syrup. The meal St., will be hosting an all-you- estimated cost of the renova- 50 YEARS AGO promote the performing and mended for an award after will also include home fries, can-eat pancake breakfast tion is $40,000. Director Jerry February 2, 1966 creative arts. Work continues responding with “profession- sausage, homemade apple- on Saturday, Feb. 6 from 7 Humphrey said they have About 15 inches of snow daily toward completion of alism and courage” to an in- sauce, coffee, orange juice, to 11 a.m. The breakfast will $5,000 in a matching grant fell over the weekend and high chambers -which will house fl ight emergency near Dharan, and cake style nutmeg donuts. include pancakes, scrambled from the O’Connor Founda- winds of up to 50 mph drifted piping for the former Eaton Saudi Arabia. A no- sugar added menu will eggs, sausage, home fries, cof- tion. If all goes according to snow and thoroughly snarled Estate Aeolian Skinner or- The Unadilla Village Board be available. A bake sale will fee and juice. schedule, they plan to open in transportation. The storm, gan. By night, the Out of the appointed John Keane and be held at the same time so April. Once they are opera- which is being referred to as Woodwork Players rehearse Nina Schwartz to the planning you can take home goodies for tional at their permanent site, “The Blizzard of ’66,” origi- for their March 8 opening of board fi lling vacancies of Jim the weekend. UNADILLA - The Un- they will be looking at an an- nated as far away as Califor- the musical, “You’re A Good Bickos and Pat Sheret. adilla Youth for Christ will be nual budget of $63,000 which nia, according to U.S. Weath- Man, Charlie Brown!” Satur- UNADILLA UNADILLA - St. Matthews holding a pancake breakfast will include salaries, insur- er meteorologists. day, Feb. 2, United Way Funds 76 YEARS AGO Episcopal Church of Unadilla and lawn sale at the YFC Teen ance and program expenses. Jan. 30, 1941 - For some made it possible for the Jeri- February 2, 1940 will be holding a pancake din- Center located at 16 Watson Seven years after a major time past, the Spencer & Co. cho Arts Council to host 30 Feb. 5, 1904 – Headline: ner from 4:30-7 p.m. on Tues- St. in Unadilla. The breakfast expansion plan at The Hos- milk station in this village children at a puppet theatre “Most Alarming Condition – day, Feb. 9. All are welcome. and lawn sale will take place pital, Sidney, was envisioned, have been somewhat crowded workshop with the Catskill Martin Brook Frozen Full of A free will donation will be on Friday, Feb. 19 and Satur- the fi rst phase of a scaled for adequate room to do busi- Puppet People. Feb. 16, the Ice Within Corporate Limits – down building program, de- ness economically. Accord- Binghamton-based Irish band Grave Fears of Consequences requested at the door. day, Feb. 20 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on both days. veloped in response to the ingly, plans are being made “Innisfree” will be at the – should a sudden thaw occur Everything will be for sale community’s needs, will get to enlarge the quarters by ex- theatre. – Meeting of Citizens with SIDNEY - Boy Scout Troop by donation, and pancakes underway this spring. The tending the building some 20 New offi cers of the Bain- village board to Consider The 88 will be serving their all- will be served for the duration total project will include pro- feet in the rear, covering about bridge Chamber of Com- Question and Remedies.” you-can-eat pancake break- of the event. visions for additional skilled all the land in that direction merce are: Doris Bame, fast on Saturday, Feb. 20 from nursing beds and eventually owned by the Spencers. The president; Mark Watkins, vice 7 a.m. to noon at the Sacred a new nursing home, renova- barn in which coal is now Heart Catholic Parish Center BAINBRIDGE - A Free tion of the acute care area and stored will be torn down. on Liberty St. Sidney. Pancake Supper will be held at expansion of the administra- Chief of Police Harry Dick- The scouts are selling tick- St. Peter’s Episcopal Church tion and records areas as well inson began work as head of ets now, or tickets may be pur- in Bainbridge on Feb. 9 from as improvements in the lab, the police force at the Scin- chased at the door. For further 5:30 p.m. until all are served. x-ray and physical therapy tilla Magneto plant in this vil- information, call 563-1679. departments, and emergency lage. Reginald W. Hover fi lled The scouts invite all to come services including provisions the vacancy on the village po- and enjoy a fi ne breakfast for a primary care clinic. lice force. The Dorothy and Lewis BAINBRIDGE GiLbertsviLLe NeWs BHS to Meet Feb. 9 Welcome February, where a new great grandson, Ocean, did January go? born Jan. 21 to Jed and Kelsey BAINBRIDGE – The Bainbridge Historical Society will The Piedmonte family Smith in Portland Ore. His hold their next meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 9 at 7 p.m. at their spent the weekend in the Al- grandparents are Deborah and building at 38 South Main St. in Bainbridge. lentown, Pa. area. On Satur- Jack Smith, His sisters’ names Amanda Sterling will be speaking about the Bainbridge day afternoon they were in are River and Eden. Historical Society’s Historic Houses Project and especially the Philadelphia to enjoy Sam’s School News: houses in the Village. Christmas present by seeing If you missed the perfor- In addition to covering the details of the project itself, Aman- the NBA game between the mance of Captain Bree and da will discuss fi ve of the most interesting houses she discov- Golden State Warriors and the her Lady Pirates, staged last ered during her research this past summer. Philadelphia 76ers. The War- Friday evening and Saturday Everyone is invited to this meeting. riors are the best team and the afternoon by grades 5 through 76ers are the worst team in 7 at GMU, you missed NBA. However, the Warriors some very talented young didn’t prevail until 2 seconds performers. left in the game and won 108 Poetry Out Loud was held to 105. recently at the school with Congratulations to Corin twelve students participating. 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Chenango St., Greene 2663 Main St., Whitney Point Office: 607-656-4464 • Fax: 607-656-4593 607-843-5995 607-656-4464 607-692-4420 4 — Tri-Town News — Thursday, February 4, 2016 The Tri-Town News POLICE REPORTER P.O. Box 208, 5 Winkler Rd., Sidney, NY 13838 Telephone: 1-844-516-1218 • (607) 561-3526 FAX: (607) 563-8999 N.Y. State Police conducted by Probation Of- who is accused of driving in year-old Nicholas Finch of E-mail: [email protected] ficers pursuant to the terms an impaired condition with Walton, for one count each of th www.tritownnews.com ONEONTA – On Jan. of his probation conditions, a child less than seventeen Criminal Mischief in the 4 The Tri-Town News (UPSPS 618-740) is published Thursdays for $34 25, at about 3:12 p.m., N.Y. Carro, a convicted felon, was years old within her vehicle. degree following a report of a per year in the counties of Broome, Chenango, Delaware and Otsego, State Police at Oneonta ar- found to be in possession of Deputies were assisted in residence that had been dam- $32 for e-mail subscriptions and $39 elsewhere by River Valley News rested Anthony Torres, 30, of a rifle. Carro was issued an their investigation by a Sidney aged by a paintball gun in the Group (SMG08, LLC), P.O. Box 208, Sidney, NY 13838. Periodical Oneonta, for the misdemean- appearance ticket to return to Village Police Department Town of Franklin. postage paid at Sidney, New York. ors of assault 3rd and crimi- the Town of Walton Court at Drug Recognition Expert. Deputies report that while Deadlines: The deadline for submitting items for publication for the nal obstruction of breathing 7:00 p.m. on Feb. 17. Upon the recommendation out at the incident location on or blood circulation. of the District Attorney’s Of- the initial report, Walton PD current week is Monday at noon for the church page and community calendar and 4 p.m. for news items, letters to the editor, display ads, fice, Coan was issued tickets received a similar complaint MEREDITH – On Jan. 24, and released on her own re- of a vehicle occupied by the classified ads and legal notices. Holidays and special sections may Del. County Sheriff’s Office require earlier deadlines that will be posted. Delaware County Deputies cognizance to return to the same defendant’s reported as arrested and charged Julia Town of Meredith Court on shooting paintballs at houses POSTMASTER: Send address changes to: WALTON – On Jan. 24, THE TRI-TOWN NEWS Coan, 37, of Oneonta, with Feb. 3 at 5:30 p.m. in the Village of Walton. The Delaware County Sheriff’s misdemeanor Driving While perpetrators were subdued P.O. Box 208, Sidney, NY 13838 Deputies assisted Delaware (The Sidney Record established 1882. The Sidney Enterprise established Ability Impaired by Drugs without further incident. County Probation Officers and felony Aggravated Driv- WALTON - On Saturday, Deputies charged Merrell, 1895. The Bainbridge News and the Bainbridge Republican established 1867. with a probation violation in- Combined as the Sidney Record and Bainbridge News February 1959.) ing While Intoxicated with a Jan. 30, at approximately Merwin, Steitz, and Finch Continuing the Unadilla Times (established 1854) October 4, 1967. Continuing vestigation, which then led to Child (Leandra’s Law). 12:05 a.m., Delaware County with charges stemming from the Afton Enterprise and Harpursville Budget February 1969. Name changed to the arrest of Carl R. Carro, 54, Coan was arrested fol- Sheriff’s Deputies arrested the incident in the Town of Tri-Town News, February 1, 1968. of Walton, for Criminal Pos- lowing the investigation of a sixteen year-old Jacob Mer- Franklin and were later re- Kirk Luvison...... General Manager session of a Weapon in the one-car personal injury mo- rill of Hamden, sixteen year- leased on appearance tickets Fourth Degree, a Class “A” Nancy Sue Burns...... Editor tor vehicle accident on State old Trevor Merwin of Walton, returnable to Franklin Town Misdemeanor. As a result of a Anna Ritchey...... Advertising Manager Highway 28 in the Town of sixteen year-old Aaron Ste- Court at a later date. search of the Carro residence Meredith involving Coan, itz of Walton, and seventeen Letters to the Editor lip ave for ebruary Dear editor, cussion. I’m sure residents “C & S F I would like to inform the have concerns regarding how Village of Bainbridge resi- their utility and tax dollars are EASTERN BROOME Fridays: Walk-In Burger dressing, broccoli, cherry gel- Fridays from 11:30 a.m. to dents that I will not be run- spent, but it was not evident by SENIOR CENTER and Soup Bar, 11:30 a,m. to atin. RSVP by noon Feb. 16. 12:30 p.m. Breakfast served ning for re-election as a Vil- attendance. 27 Golden Lane, Harpurs- 12:30 p.m. Bring a new friend Evening Dinner with every Tuesday from 8 to 9:30 lage trustee this March. I have The incoming Village ville 693-2069 and you’ll both enjoy a com- Bingo for Prizes - Thurs- a.m. served for three terms (twelve Board will be very different. plementary meal. Wii day, Feb. 25, 3:30 p.m. Dinner 2/4 - *Golden Griddle years) and feel the need to I trust that new members will FEBRUARY Play and Practice, 12:30 to served at 4 p.m. Music at 4:45 2/5 - Beer battered fish or step away. I thank the Village remember that they are serv- ACTIVITIES 1 p.m. p.m. Bring a small item as a Chinese Pepper steak and low residents for their support and ing as a representative of all AND MEALS Tai Chi with Linda prize. Gift certificates will be fat muffin or * Pub Burger Bar for placing their trust in me to Village of Bainbridge resi- Phelps, 9-10 a.m. awarded to the winners at ran- 2/8 - Meatball Parmesan represent them in Village mat- dents, and will make decisions Mondays: New - Mo- National Wear Red Day - dom. Menu - roast beef and sub and banana ters. I have tried to be fair and based on the good of all, not bile DMV, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Fri., Feb. 5, 10 a.m. Increase key lime pie cups. RSVP by 2/9 - Sliced ham with rai- equal in my decision making, just some. I implore them to closed 12-12:30 p.m. Visit the awareness of heart disease noon Feb. 24 sin sauce an carrot cake often being a dissenting vote be fiscally responsible to all, Mobile DMV to obtain non- and stroke by participating Horse Racing with Bon- 2/10 - Spiedie marinated to the majority. I tried to al- and remember the folks that driver identification, driver’s in National Wear Red Day. nie Hill - Monday, Feb. 29, 10 chicken breast sandwich or ways think of the Village resi- have lived here much of their licenses and registrations. Stop by at 10 a.m. to enjoy a a.m. breaded fish sandwich and dents as a whole when matters lives, as they have formed the Tuesdays: Walk-In healthy red snack Enjoy our amenities: shuf- tropical fruit were discussed and outcomes foundation you are building Breakfast, 8 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. Senior Center Site Coun- fleboard, billiards, treadmill 2/11 - *Golden Griddle decided. I knew that it was not on; your decisions will effect Made to order just the way cil Meeting - Feb. 10, 10:30 and stationary bikes. Bring 2/12- Broccoli cheese Pol- my money we were spending them. The Village of Bain- you like. We offer a variety of a.m. any of your wireless devices lack or chicken with cranber- and voted in a way that I con- bridge is a residential commu- menu items and a great group Warning Signs of a heart and enjoy our center’s wire- ry and black forest pudding or sidered fiscally responsible. nity and will not be industrial of folks to visit with. Senior attack or stroke - Join in the less capability. *Pub Burger Bar Looking back, it saddens in nature as it once was; those Stretch Chair Exercise, 8:45 discussion led by the Ameri- Do you have questions 2/15 - CENTER CLOSED me to know that there is very days are long gone. Please to 9:30 a.m. Come and be mo- can Heart Assn. Wear red to about our Office for Aging FOR PRESIDENTS DAY little resident participation in keep it a place that people will tivated by this group led by show your support. services, financial benefits, 2/16 - Stuffed pepper cas- Village government. Atten- be able to afford to live in and Val LaClair Valentine’s Day Lun- senior housing or other senior serole and sherbet cup dance at meetings and public want to live in. Wednesdays: Walk-in cheon with Gary T. & Co. related topics? The Office for 2/17 - Roast turkey and hearings was usually sparse Again, thank you for having Soup and Sandwich Bar, - Enjoy old country and rock Aging has representatives that cherry gelatin unless someone had a particu- placed your trust in me. I hope 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. music, 12 p.m. Music begins can provide you with informa- 2/18 - *Golden Griddle lar complaint. Even then, they I have served you well. Crafters Group, 9 to 11 a.m. at 12”30 p.m. Come early to tion about programs and ser- 2/19 - Potato crusted Pol- would put their complaint in Sincerely, Come and share your talents, socialize over a cup of cof- vices. Call 778-2411 to speak lack or Home style Salisbury writing, but rarely attend the Linda Noble time and projects. fee and sweet red desserts. with a representative or visit steak and pineapple tidbits or meeting to engage in a dis- Thursdays: Acrylic Paint- Enjoy your choice of broc- us online at wwwgobroome- *Pub Burger Bar ing Class, 9 to 11 a.m. De- coli cheese Pollack or chicken county.com/senior. 2/22 - Cheesy shell casse- velop your creative side with with cranberry, complimented role and peanut butter cookie Recently, the Upstate Land- ing properties were not shown Fran Broomley. Golden by brown rice pilaf, peas and 2/23 - Liver with onions owner’s Group negotiated even though the neighbors are Griddle, 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. carrots and rich black forest FEBRUARY LUNCH or chicken with Marengo terms for the easement for the ULG members. These maps Walk-ins welcome. Enjoy a pudding. Reserve by noon on MENU oranges Constitution Pipeline. Among are used to indicate construc- nice variety of made to order Feb. 11. Our pub burger and Please reserve meals one 2/24 - Roast pork and cin- these terms was the require- tion requirements for the con- breakfast or lunch items. Our homemade soup bar will be day in advance by noon. Sug- namon applesauce ment that all existing log- tractors that will be perform- February special is Southwest available to walk-ins from gested contributions of $3.25 2/25 - *Golden Griddle ging roads on ULG member’s ing the work. grilled salad served with taco 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. for 60 plus and $4.25 under Evening dining, 3:30 p.m., property would remain in full I urge all ULG members ships, fruit and beverage. Each Presidential Luncheon 60. No reservations required roast beef and key lime pie use for the landowner after the to ask for and review the con- entrée on our menu is served with George Cummings, for starred dates. Meals are cup construction was complete. struction map that applies to with hash browns, fruit, juice, “George Washington and served on a walk-in basis for 2/26 - Broiled fish or hon- I obtained a copy of the their property to insure that milk, coffee or tea. BINGO the Whiskey Rebellion” - the Soup and Sandwich Bar ey mustard chicken and fruit Construction Map for my all of the requirements of the for PRIZES: Feb. 4, 11, 18 Enjoy morning coffee and on Wednesdays from 11:30 cocktail or *Pub Burger Bar mother’s property in Mc- easement agreement are met at 11:45 a.m. Bring a dried trivia followed by the special a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Golden 2/29 - Macaroni and cheese Clure. I reviewed the map with and are properly indicated on good or small item to share as program. George will dress Griddle Brunch on Thursdays and oatmeal cookie a Landman for the CP and map. Construction maps for a prize. No money or reserva- in period attire. Menu- roast from 10:30 a.m. to noon and pointed out to him that none the pipeline can be obtained tion is necessary to play. turkey with gravy, apple bread Soup and Pub Burger bar on of the existing logging roads by calling Joe Delaney, Con- on the property that will be stitution Pipeline Landman at Many Area Residents Will Qualify for Free or Assisted Tax Filing crossed by the pipeline were 423-2441. indicated on the map. I also Greg Cempa ONEONTA – The CASH (8:00a.m.-4:30p.m., M-F) ration and filing by trained Delhi noticed that the existing log- Coalition of Otsego and Dela- individuals under the super- 46 Church St., Delhi ging roads on the neighbor- ware Counties has announced Sidney Federal Credit vision of volunteer site coor- Thursdays from 5:00 – 9:00 that residents who meet in- Union: dinators Jeff Weinell, SUNY p.m. come eligibility requirements Saturdays, 9 a.m. – noon, 5 Oneonta Professor, and Lon- will be able to prepare and file Main St., Delhi nie O’Bryan, General Manan- Additionally, several GMU’s Got Talent, Feb. 12 their state and federal income SUNY Delhi student volun- ger of Casella Waste Systems. AARP VITA sites are avail- taxes for free. teers will be available to assist Appointments are required for able in Delaware County. GILBERTSVILLE – The music department of Gilbertsville- MyFreeTaxes (MFT) is a in filing, beginning Feb. 6 this program and can be made For a complete listing, more Mt. Upton Central School will be presenting their annual pro- service available to individu- by calling Catholic Charities information, and/or to make duction of “GMU’s Got Talent” on the evening of Friday, Feb. als and families who made Huntington Memorial at 432-0061. an appointment, please call 12 at 7 p.m. under $62,000 in the 2015 tax Library Delaware County Office for There is no fee for admittance, though donations are request- year. This program is avail- 62 Chestnut St., Oneonta: VITA sites are at the fol- the Aging at 832-5750. ed and appreciated, with all proceeds to benefit the GMU Band able for use on any home com- 9:00a.m.-8:00p.m. M-Th. lowing locations beginning For more information about Fund. puter or public computers that 9:00a.m.-5:30p.m. Fri. February 4: the CASH Coalition of Ot- Attendees of the event can expect to see performances by stu- are available for use presently 9:00a.m.-4:00p.m. Sat. sego and Delaware Counties, dents ranging in age from elementary up through high school at the following locations: Computers available if you The First United Methodist please call Susan Kurkowski, level. And, here and there, audience members might even catch inquire at the front desk. Church, Community Development a few staff or faculty performances. CDO Workforce Offices, 66 Chestnut Street, Oneonta Specialist at United Way of Business Hours: Volunteer Income Tax As- Tuesdays and Thursdays Delaware and Otsego Coun- 12 Dietz St., Oneonta sistance (VITA) is available from 5:00-9:00 p.m. ties, 432-8006 or email uway- Please e-mail articles and photos to [email protected]. Attach (8:30a.m.-5:00p.m., M-F) for individuals and families Saturdays from 9:00 a.m. [email protected]. stories in Microsoft Word or RTF format or copy and paste the text into 21 Liberty St., Sidney who made under $54,000 in – noon your e-mail body. Photos should be attached separately.in JPG or TIF (8:30a.m.-4:30p.m., M-F) the 2015 tax year. This pro- format and not be inserted in Word documents. 1 Gallant Ave., Delhi, gram offers free tax prepa- The United Ministries of Tri-Town News — Thursday, February 4, 2016 — 5 MasoNviLLe NeWs WiNter suPPers

The quote for this week is eat lots of hay that has been and lots of fellowship. You SIDNEY - A Chicken and good food and conversation. accessible via the ramp along from William Penn: “Right is prepared in the mixer wagon, never know who you may see Biscuit Dinner will be held the church street entrance and right even when everyone is along with the corn and grass and you’re sure to be glad you at the Sidney Elks Club on the indoor elevator. against it; and wrong is wrong silage and grain, for the total came. Saturday, Feb. 6 from 4 to 7 UNADILLA - The First even when everyone is for it.” mixed ration that is fed to Don’t forget to set your cal- p.m. This is a fundraiser/ Presbyterian Church at 156 School News: Second re- them. All the cows and heifers endars for the next breakfast benefi t for Mallory Stillman/ Main St., Unadilla, will be SIDNEY - A Chicken and port cards have been mailed; are doing well and we hope on Saturday, March 5. DownUnder Sports Track and serving a “Sweetheart” Spa- Biscuit Dinner will be held good luck to all students and they keep on thriving, for we Birthday Greetings: Birth- Field Meet Australia. Mallory, ghetti dinner on Saturday, at St. Paul’s Church, 25 River we hope you did well. Hope are bound to get that snow and day greetings this week go out a sophomore at Sidney High Feb. 13, from 4 to 7 p.m. St., Sidney this Friday, Feb. that all music students par- colder weather in February. to Katie Chesebrough on Feb. School, has been awarded fi rst Be sure to mark this date 5 from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. The ticipating in the High School Tuesday, Feb 2 was Ground 9; Marty Freyer on the 10th; team All-State and asked to on your calendar so that you meal will include chicken and Cabaret Concert at the High Hog’s Day and it is said that Shawn Walker on the 11th; participate in this summer’s may take your sweetheart, biscuits, potatoes, carrots, School Gymnasium on Thurs- if the groundhog sees his Sharon Sherman on the 12th; DownUnder Track and Field family or loved ones out for peas, beverage and choice of day, Feb. 11 at 6:30 p.m. are shadow we will have six more Jonathon Carvin and Julia Meet in Australia. See the ad dinner. The menu will include desserts. You may eat in or ready to give everyone a great weeks of winter. If is keeps Freeman on the 13th; Austin in this newspaper for ticket spaghetti with Mrs. J’s home- take out. th made spaghetti sauce, made concert. Don’t forget to mark on being warmer, that won’t Michael Dean on the 15 ; and information. your calendars for this con- be that bad, six more weeks Pecabo Lynn Scott and Bren- with Dave Johnson’s home- th grown tomatoes and Italian AFTON - The 40th An- cert; you will be glad you did. of the same won’t be too bad! da Manley Waite on the 16 . nual Soup Supper will be The concert promises to have Keep warm, everyone and as Have a great day everyone. sausage. The menu will also FRANKLIN - St Paul’s feature tossed salad, bread held at the Afton Presbyterian some really good music and always, keep all our farmers Church News: Adult Sun- Episcopal Church of Franklin Church this Saturday, Feb. we need to support the arts in your thoughts each and day School 9:45 a.m. with and a beverage. Dessert will will hold their monthly com- be apple or cherry cobbler in 6 at 4:30 p.m. Quart jars of programming at the school every day and if you see a regular church services at 11 munity dinner on Thursday, soup will be available to buy here in Sidney as well as in farmer anywhere, thank them a.m. Thursdays at 6:30 p.m. is honor of George Washing- Feb. 4, from 5-7 p.m. ton’s Birthday. There will be on Friday afternoon from 2 the surrounding area. for keeping us all fed, day Bible Study. A reminder that The monthly dinners are to 5 p.m. The soup will come On the Farm: Here on the in, day out. It is pretty hard the Food Bank at the church a small cost for all diners over help on the fi rst Thursday of the age of fi ve. Children under in three varieties - vegetable farm we have had quite a few keeping up in these economic will be open this Friday, Feb. every month and are in sup- beef barley, a no-salt version calves. On Saturday I went to times when you don’t know 5 from 1 to 3 p.m. The Pan- fi ve are free. port of the on-going interior The proceeds will benefi t and vegetarian. Bread, pies help feed some of them and how weather and other condi- cake Breakfast is Saturday, renovation project. and beverages will round out they sure have been growing tions will be. We all hope for Feb. 6 from 7 a.m. to 10:30 church operations and mis- A free will offering is asked sion efforts. A portion of the the meal. Children under fi ve and eating well. One of the a good spring, even though it a.m. and help is needed. Sat- for the dinner. This month, the years old eat for free. Come cows came to the gate this seems quite far away. urday, Feb. 13 is movie night proceeds will also be donated dinner will consist of baked locally to the Unadilla Veter- and taste why our soup is still morning and was bawling all Pancake Breakfast: The at Dan and Melissa Sextons at ham, homemade macaroni popular after 40 years. Any the time she was walking up weather report says that we 6 p.m. with the movie “War ans Memorial Project. and cheese, scalloped pota- For more information, questions can be answered by from the creek. I thought she are going to be getting colder Room.” Sunday, Feb. 21 there toes with vegetable, desserts Nancy at 235-0916. was getting ready to have a weather this week. Saturday, will be a Prayer and Healing call Louise Lesh (369-9579) and beverages. Please join or Dave Johnson (369-9431). calf and told Cliff. He said Feb. 6 is supposed to be in the Service at the church at 6:30 your friends and neighbors for probably and that she was thirties; get yourself warmed p.m. The church is handicapped better off to stay outside. We up and come to the pancake Looking ahead, Church have been having good luck breakfast at the Masonville Council will be on Monday, with them freshening and Federated Church. Serv- Feb. 22 at 6:30 p.m., note the the weather’s been good and ing will be from 7 a.m. until date change. Saturday, March NEW and Call 561-3526 to warm too. I will check if 10:30 a.m. Pancakes hot off 5 will be another pancake she had her calf yet Monday the grill will be served buffet breakfast. Friday, March 11 NEW LEFTOVER morning. This weather has style from the kitchen, with the Harmonica Band will be get YOUR been so warm and no snow yet real maple syrup, scrambled at the church at 6 p.m. with a Yamaha it. It has been good going for eggs, home fries, sausage, or- potluck dinner to follow. ad in the the tractors and getting hay to ange juice, coffee and donuts. Have a great week Snowmobiles feed the cows has been good Bring your family, friends and everyone! also. It seems that the cows neighbors for some good food FULL WARRANTY Tri-Town News and Check Out FINANCING Sen. Seward Announces Continued Support of as low Public Invited to Meet MMA in N.Y. as 3.99% 2012 Vector black CLA UDIA RS90PLTBB w/power steering List $12,199 TENNEY SALE $9,000 Republican Candidate for 2013 Vector blue Congressional District 22 RS90PLD w/power steering Friday, February 12th • 7:30 PM List $12,299 Bainbridge Town Hall, 15 N. Main Street SALE $8,900 Refreshments provided Paid for by Friends of Claudia Tenney 2013 Apex red & white RX10PXTDW List $14,499 SALE $10,900 Touch of Elegance Full Service 2014 Viper black SR10REB Unisex Hair Salon List $12,149 Tuesday-Friday 10-5 • Saturday 10-3 SALE $8,600 2015 Viper blue SR10XSFL Ksenia Kravtsova, Owner List $13,199 Tamara Kiss - Claudia Polistina SALE $9,800 2015 Viper blue SR10RSFL 187 Main St. Suite C, Unadilla Shown here is Senator Seward with former UFC Middleweight Champion Chris Weid- List $12,999 man. Weidman met with Seward and other lawmakers in Albany to urge passage of legislation SALE $9,900 that would legalize Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) in New York State. FeBru 2016 Viper blue 3rd AnnuAl ALBANY – On Tuesday, said he believes the legaliza- place in the same place where SR10RSGL Jan. 26, State Senator James tion could be of “tremendous his family, friends and fans List $13,199 Bainbridge rotary Club L. Seward (R – Oneonta) economic benefi t” to the state. are primarily based. SALE $10,800 Ary 14 voiced his continued support Legalization would also mean Senate bill 5949, which was for the legalization of Mixed real, hard and fast rules to approved by the senate last Shrimp Lover's Martial Arts (MMA) in N.Y. govern the sport. As Seward year, was passed again on Jan. State, calling the matter “quite put it, passage of the legisla- 26 by the Senate Committee Special an issue.” tion would create “proper on Cultural Affairs, Tour- Craig Starbird, former owner of the Old Jericho Tavern, is helping Seward has voted for the safety regulations for profes- ism, and Parks and can now Open: Mon.-Fri. 8-6; Sat. 8-4 Bainbridge Rotary recreate his memorable Shrimp Lover's Special. legalization in each of the past sional and amateur fi ghters.” be considered by the full sen- Rte. 10 six years and will support the On the same day, Senator ate. If passed, the bill would 2 Miles North Bob's diner $18/person measure again either as stand- Seward met with Chris Weid- legalize and regulate the sport alone legislation or as part of man, a former MMA champi- under the supervision of the of Walton Seatings: 4-4:30 p.m. and 6-:6:30 p.m. the recently proposed New on from Baldwin, N.Y. Weid- New York State Athletic 865-8888 Reservations only: get pre-sold tickets at NBT Bank, or SFCU Bainbridge York State budget. man said “it would be a dream Commission. Senator Seward pointed out come true” to compete in his Menu: that, “New York is the only home state, and was hopeful Shrimp cocktail, state in the nation that does that this will fi nally be the 12 Fried Shrimp, not allow professional MMA year that MMA is legalized French fries, coleslaw, Thank you choice of beverage, bouts. By legalizing the sport, in N.Y. Weidman said, “It’s we will be able to take ad- crazy to not be able to com- Bev and Doug Moore assorted breads vantage of an estimated 135 pete here in N.Y.” and that he wish to thank family, friends and neighbors million in revenue.” Seward would love for matches to take in helping with their All proceeds will benefit the projects 70th Anniversary Card Shower. of the Bainbridge Appreciation to all who sent cards, rotary Club phone calls and gifts. 6 — Tri-Town News — Thursday, February 4, 2016

Tri-County Senior Mt. Upton Sr. Citizens Will Hold obituaries Next Mtg. Feb. 9 Center Plans Party & Terry J. Dailey Alan T. Roberts MT. UPTON – The Mount Martin, Sunshine and Auditor. NINEVEH - Terry James ENDICOTT - Alan T. Rob- Upton Senior Citizens re- The agenda for the upcom- Dailey, Sr., 68, passed away erts, 69, of Endicott, passed Dementia Programs cently held their Jan. 12 meet- ing Feb. 9 meeting will be at home on Thursday, Jan. 28, away Thursday morning, ing at the Methodist Church Valentine Bingo. Members 2016. Terry was born on May Jan. 28, 2016 at Our Lady of SIDNEY - The Tri-County ics will be: Feb. 2 – Healthy with nineteen members in are asked to bring items as- 10, 1947 in Johnson City, son Lourdes Hospital. He was pre- Senior Center invites area se- Habits for a Healthier You; attendance. sociated with Valentine’s Day of Wilber and Phyllis (Mat- deceased by his father, Donald nior citizens to a Valentine’s Feb. 16 – Know the Ten The group held their 50/50 for prizes. son) Dailey. He married his Roberts. Party on Friday, Feb. 5, from Signs: Early Detection Mat- raffl e at the meeting, with The group is also asking its longtime companion, Tina He is survived by his wife, 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. in Room 202 ters; March 1 – The Basics: Bert Ives named winner. Ives members to bring a canned Pratt, on March 18, 2006. Rozanne Roberts, Endicott; of the Sidney Civic Center. DJ Memory Loss, Dementia and donated her winnings back good for the food pantry. In his youth, Terry built his daughter and son-in-law, Steve Rutherford will provide Alzheimer’s; March 15 – Un- and thanks go out to her for it. The group also celebrated silos and drilled water wells. Krissy and Joe Szedlock, music for dancing or listening. derstanding and Responding The group also held their birthdays for Barb Bowk- For many years, he worked as Endwell; his mother, Frances All that are able are asked to to Dementia Related Behav- Christmas party at the Jan. 12 er, John Yadlosky, Theresa a sand hog, digging tunnels for Roberts, Oneonta; his brother bring a snack to share; bever- iors; and March 29 – Effective meeting. Everyone exchanged Scheriff, Linda Mann and 147 Local Union. He loved and sister-in-law, Richard and ages will be provided. There Communication Strategies. gifts and enjoyed a delicious Elizabeth Martin. The group to fi sh and cook. Terry had Cheryl Roberts, Sidney; also will be a donation collected If you are concerned about ham dinner. Members re- wishes them all many, many a fondness for animals and several aunts, cousins and at the door to cover party dementia in yourself or a loved ceived some very nice gifts, more. always needed to have a dog many dear friends. expenses. one, or if you are a caregiver Newly elected offi cers are: Group organizers hope to and a cat at home. He raised Alan was a veteran of the The center is also offering for someone with dementia or Bert Ives, Historian; Pauline see all members at the up- numerous animals and en- US Navy, serving during a series of programs on de- Alzheimer’s, these programs Head, Secretary; Dick Bal- coming meeting on Feb. 9 and joyed tending to his vegetable the Vietnam War. Alan was an mentia throughout February will offer invaluable help. For lard, Vice President; Sandy until then hope everyone stays garden. Terry will be remem- avid fl y fi sherman and hunter and March presented by Ann more information or to regis- Palmer, President; Barb safe, healthy and smiling. bered for his great sense of hu- who also enjoyed his motorcy- Thayer of the Alzheimer’s As- ter for any or all of these ses- Bowker, Treasurer, and Bob sociation. All programs will sions , call the Tri-County Se- mor and his deep love for his cles and classic cars. He was be at 10 a.m. in Room 202 of nior Center at 226-6294. children and grandchildren. a loving husband and father the Sidney Civic Center. Top- Terry is survived by: his who will be greatly missed by wife, Tina Dailey; three chil- all who knew and loved him. dren: Terry Dailey, Jr., Dennis A Celebration of Al’s life Dailey and Carrie Roberts; will be held on Friday, Feb. eight grandchildren: Isaiah, 5, at the American Carpatho Pine Ridge Groceries Dennis, Jr., Logan, Kaelum, Russian Club, 1006 Watson Ryan, Christine, Zach and Blvd., Endicott, from 3-7 p.m. Gracie, and a brother, Randy Dailey. Terry was prede- WE DO MEAT ceased by his brother, Charles WEEKLY AND CHEESE Jean Constable PLATTERS and sister, Nancy. MEAT and CHEESE In accordance with Terry’s WALTON - Jean Marie SPECIALS wishes, there will be no ser- Johnson Constable, 75, of Meats And Cheeses Sliced In Store. vices. Burial will take place Walton passed away Jan. 20, 2016 at home surrounded by Buy sliced or chunked—any amount you desire. in Greenlawn Cemetery, Bain- her family following a brave BUY BULK BY THE POUND and $AVE — bridge at a later date. Condolences may be shared battle with cancer. Variety of Bread Flours - Including Gluten-Free Products online at www.landersfh.com. Jean was born on June 27, Nuts – Dried Fruits – Snack Mixes – and Lots More! Arrangements are under the 1940 in Andes, the daugh- FROM THE DELI — direction of C.H. Landers Fu- ter of the late Leonard and Wide Variety of Meats and Cheeses - Including several kinds neral Chapel, Sidney. Jane (Reynolds) Johnson. She of Swiss, Cheddar and Yogurt Cheese graduated from Downsville Central School, Class of 1958. On Nov. 12, 1960 she married Jay Ungar & Molly Mason to Perform at Harry J. (Skip) Constable. Jean was a dental hygien- Enter to WIN 2 FREE TICKETS to ist for Dr. Bush and worked Bainbridge Town Hall Theatre for Delaware County for 22 years before retiring. She BAINBRIDGE If you mark of the PBS series — swing and country, stunning JOSEPH - loved spending time with her And The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat love American acoustic mu- left a lasting impression on waltzes, and moving original family, especially long drives The Tri-Town News sic, don’t miss Jay Ungar and everyone who tuned in. The works. Wit, warmth and con- is giving away tickets for with her husband. She loved to Molly Mason when the duo soundtrack won a Grammy summate musicianship add bake, knit, crochet, sew, read Sun. Feb 14 at 3pm performs at the Bainbridge and Ashokan Farewell was up to an exciting evening that Show at Forum Theatre and was an excellent creative Binghamton, NY Town Hall Theatre, 15 North nominated for an Emmy as will cheer the heart and feed Submit Your Entry by Mon, Feb 8 by Noon writer. She enjoyed traveling, Mail To: The Tri-Town News, PO Box 208, Sidney, NY 13838 Main St., on Friday, Feb. 5 at well. the soul. Or Drop Off At: Tri-Town News Office, 85 Main St. (Suite1) caring for her many plants and Drawing will be held Monday, Feb 8, at Noon 8 p.m. A Jay and Molly concert Tickets will be available taking walks everywhere. These extraordinary mu- is sure to appeal to all ages. at the door, but reservations Name:______Jean is survived by her lov- Address:______sicians won international ac- There are timeless rendi- are recommended. Reserva- Phone No:______ing family: husband, Harry JOSEPH And The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat claim after Ken Burns’s The tions of hard-driving Ap- tions may be made ahead of PLEASE NOT THAT THESE TICKETS ARE FOR SUN. FEB 14 (Skip); children, Suzanne AT 3 PM. ENTER ONLY IF YOU CAN USE THEM ON THIS DATE Civil War hit airwaves. Their palachian melodies, Cajun time by calling Judy Dewey THANK YOU! (Vern) Hartman of Tanners- performance of Jay’s haunt- and Celtic fi ddle tunes, stir- at 967-3169. ville; Sharon (John) Waters ing composition Ashokan ring Civil War classics, sassy of Saugerties; Burt (Brit- Farewell — the musical hall- songs from the golden age of tany) Constable of Walton; Michael (Jennifer) Constable of Hamden; grandchildren, Molly, Rachel, Kristin, Kelly, Eric, Chad, Curtis, Kyle, Cha- sidy, Jacob, Kylie, and several nieces, nephews, and cousins. She was predeceased by her parents; brother, Robert John- son; sister, Florence Liebsock and grandson, Harrison Jacob Constable. A graveside service will he held in the spring. Arrange- ments are with Courtney Fu- neral Home, Walton. Memo- rial contributions in Jean’s memory may be made to Riv- erside Alliance Church, 110 Stockton Ave., Walton, N.Y. 13856. Condolences to the family may be made online by visit- ing www.courtneyfh.com.

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iary. She enjoyed spending her husband, Adam Rude; to Delaware County Agricul- was happy to oblige his wife ter, Tara Coffey Stanton and time with her grandchildren, children: Zoe Rude, 15, tural Society, P. O. Box 344, with whatever task she needed her husband Donald, Sr. Un- loved music and dancing, Aidan Hawkins-Odell, 11, Walton, N.Y. 13856. done. He was the finest hus- adilla; grandchildren, Chanze snowmobiling with “Dad,” Thomas Rude, 9, Jonathan Condolences to the family band a wife could want, as Vandermark and Samantha bowling, playing pinochle, Rude, 5 and Emma Rude, 1; may be made online by visit- well as a devoted father and Scott; great grandson, Lo- mother: Cynthia Hawkins ing www.courtneyfh.com grandfather. gan Vandermark of Unadilla; BINGO, reading, and buying lottery tickets. Mary will be and Don Wood; father, David He is survived by: his wife grandchildren, Hannah and remembered as a kind lady Hawkins; brother, Jerry and of 50 years, Betty Faye Bliss Elizabeth Stanton, Unadilla; with an inner strength, who Talia Hawkins; grandmother, of Unadilla; daughter, Heather Coco Stanton, Deposit; Don- always wore the prettiest Minnie Whispell; nieces and and Donald Barber of Un- ald Stanton, Jr., Afton, and smile for everyone, especially nephews: Dylan Hawkins, adilla; son, Brian and Jayme Tiffany Stanton, Walton; son, her grandchildren and great Dawson Backus, Alyssa Niles of Blair, Neb.; three Robert Coffey Jr. and his wife grandchildren. Hawkins, Damon Hawkins grandchildren: Derek Powell Nikki and granddaughter, Mary is survived by her and Skyler Hawkins; aunts of Anchorage, Ala.; Taylor Abigail of Masury, Ohio; son loving family: her children, and uncles: Karen and Dave and Nikolas Niles of Blair, Donald Coffey and his wife Catherine (Allan “Tink”) Wakeman, Marylou and Thi- Neb.; three sisters: Ann Pe- Jeanette and grandchildren, Reynolds of Walton; Harold erry Butler and Bill and Ruth terson of Binghamton, Rachel Dawson and Taylor, Unadilla; “Butch” (Judy) Neale, Jr. of Hawkins; cousin, Scott and and Charles Holmes of Elmira daughter, Rebecca Coffey and Walton; Gerald Neale of Ga.; Sarah Sastra; mother-in-law, and Phyllis Cutting of Wat- Todd Sisson, with grandchild, Timothy (Kimberly) Neale Pamela Perry and father-in- kins Glen; brother, Gerald and Raymond, East Meredith; James Richard of St. Cloud, Fla.; grandchil- law, Kenneth Rude; brother- Jerri Niles of Powhatan, Va.; Jasmine and great grandson, WALTON - James Richard, dren, Jennifer and Scott Val- in-law, Corey and Julie Rude sister-in-law, Phyllis Niles of Reice Tenace, Wells Bridge 87, of Walton passed away entine; Jason and Michelle and family; grandparents-in- Bainbridge, as well as many and Brock, Gage and Hailey early Thursday morning, Jan. Reynolds; Angie and Kelly law, Steve and Barb Roff and Bella “Benny” Borcsok nieces and nephews. Sisson, Unadilla; sister, Don- 21, 2016 at home, following a Neale; Gale and Erin Neale; Bobbi Rude; as well as many WALTON - Bella “Benny” Roland was predeceased by na Dailey and Gary Moore, long illness. Seth Reynolds; Kyle and friends. Borcsok, 55, of Walton passed his brother, Donald Niles, Sr. Harpursville; best friend, Jim was born on Jan. 16, Shelly Neale; Brandi Neale Marcey was predeceased by away on Wednesday, Jan. 13, and his sister, Janice Heslin. Susan “Susie” Winters and 1929 in Brooklyn, the son and Chris Mayville; Cory her brother, Thomas Hawkins, 2016 surrounded by his loving A celebration of life service her daughters, Jordanna and of the late Joseph and Alma Neale; Alexandria Reynolds; and grandparents Richard and family. was held at 11 a.m. on Tues- Shanna Delrosario Taynor, (Comeau) Richard. On June great grandchildren: Alex, Lou Wright, Ray Whispell and Benny was born on Decem- day, Feb. 2, at the Afton Bap- Unadilla, and nine additional 29, 2002 he married the for- Aiden, Brock, Ryan, Mallory, George and Nanna Hawkins. ber 2, 1960 in Brooklyn, the tist Church, Caswell St. Afton, great grandchildren, cous- mer Ruth Ellen Crommelin Madison, Callan, Tanner, Ol- Friends called on Monday, son of Anna Farkas. N.Y. Burial will take place in ins, aunts, uncles, nieces and at the Northfield Community ivia, Coulter; brothers: Wil- Feb. 1, at Circle Drive Alli- Benny fought a courageous the spring in West Bainbridge nephews. Church in Walton. He worked liam and Douglas Hoyt; sis- ance Church, 6 Circle Dr. Sid- battle with leukemia for sev- Cemetery. Memorial dona- Gloria was predeceased by for many years at Del-Met as ters: Grace (James) Wright of ney. Funeral services began at en years; he showed his true tions in Roland’s name may her parents, Donald “Tug” and a polisher. Sidney Center; Martha Stan- noon with Rev. Adam Sellen, strength and determination be directed to the NYS Veter- Gladys Schreier, sister Patri- Jim is survived by his lov- ton of Walton; special friend, pastor officiating. Burial will throughout his battle. He loved ans Home, 4207 St. Hwy 220 cia Hiller and brother Donald ing family: his wife, Ruth; Eleanor Donnelly of Hamden, be private in Prospect Hill animals and the arts, especial- Oxford, N.Y. 13830. Condo- “Joe” Schreier, Jr. son, Joseph Richard of Wal- and several nieces, nephews, Cemetery, Sidney. Condo- ly music. In his spare time he lences may be shared online at Friends were invited to call ton; a daughter, Denise St. and cousins. lences may be shared online at loved spending time with his www.landersfh.com. Tuesday, Feb. 2, at C.H. Land- Claire of S.C., and three She was predeceased by www.landersfh.com. family and friends. Benny was Arrangements are under the ers Funeral Chapel 21 Main step-children: Melanie (Ro- grandson, Ryan; great grand- Arrangements are under the a loving son, brother, uncle, direction of C.H. Landers Fu- St. Sidney. land) Finch of Sidney Center; son, Danny; brothers, Charles direction of C.H. Landers Fu- and friend to all that knew and neral Chapel, Sidney. Funeral services followed Robin Calabrese of Hudson; “Chuck” Hoyt; Paul J. Hoyt, neral Chapel, Sidney. loved him. He will be deeply in the funeral chapel with Rev. and Ruebin Beard of Vt., plus and sister, Evelyn Finch; missed. Benjamin Shaw officiating. two foster sons: Bill (Grace) sister-in-law Deany Hoyt Benny leaves behind to Condolences and memories Gilbertsen of Walton; Walt and brother-in-law Clifford cherish his memory, his moth- may be shared online at www. (Toni) Gilbertsen of S.C.; one Stanton. er Anna Farkas of Walton; his landersfh.com grandson, Logan St. Claire of Family and friends were in- sister, Elizabeth Baran and Arrangements are under the Pa.; six step-grandchildren: vited to call on Friday, Jan. 29 her husband Robert of Moun- direction of C.H. Landers Fu- Cherelle Vance of Wis., Jona- at Courtney Funeral Home, 25 taindale; his nephew, Steven neral Chapel Sidney. than Vance of Walton; Tianna Townsend St., Walton, where Baran of Mountaindale; and a Lilia Garin Nickelson of Walton; Chris- services were held with the host of friends. WALTON - Lilia Garin, tian Calabrese of Richfield Rev. Bert More officiating. A memorial service will be 85, of Walton passed away Springs; Joshua Calabrese of Burial will be in the Walton held on Saturday, Feb. 13, at 11 on Thursday, Jan. 28, 2016 at W.Va.; Jeremy Hren of Wal- Cemetery in the spring. a.m. at the Courtney Funeral Roscoe Community Nursing ton; and a sister, Dorothy Polo Memorial Contributions Home, 25 Townsend St., Wal- Home in Roscoe. of Long Island. Also seven in Mary’s memory may be ton with Rev. Lisa Ruth Mays, Lilia was born May 6, 1930 step-great grandchildren and made to Walton EMS and Fire officiating. in the Philippines, the daugh- several nieces, nephews, and Dept. 61 West St., Walton, Lorin R. Skiff Memorial Contributions Gloria J. Coffey ter of the late Braulio and Dor- cousins. He was predeceased N.Y. 13856 or DVH Auxiliary, WALTON - Lorin R. Skiff, in Benny’s memory may be COOPERSTOWN - Gloria otea (Evangelista) Lubuguin. by his first wife in 1991, and 1 Titus Place, Walton, N.Y. 73, of Walton passed away on made to the Delaware County “Flo” J. Coffey, 64, of Unadil- On May 4, 1952 she married his brother, Henry Richard. 13856. Friday, Jan. 29, 2016 at home. Humane Society, P. O.Box 88, la passed away Friday, Jan. 29, Hilario Garin. He prede- A memorial service will he Condolences to the family Lorin was born June 10, Delhi, N.Y. 13753. 2016 at Bassett Medical Cen- ceased her on Jan. 29, 2013. held on Saturday, Feb. 13, at may be made online by visit- 1942 in New Bedford, Mass., Condolences to the family ter in Cooperstown. She was a member of St. John 6 p.m. at Riverside Alliance ing www.courtneyfh.com. the son of the late Lorin C. may be made online by visit- She was born March 10, the Baptist Roman Catholic Church, 110 Stockton Ave., and Doris (Gentilhomme) ing www.courtneyfh.com. 1951, daughter of the late Don- Church, Walton. Walton with Rev. James Spain Skiff. He proudly served in ald W. and Gladys (Pilkerton) Lilia was a devoted mother officiating. the U. S. Army from 1964 to Schreier, Sr. in Maryland. and grandmother. Memorial Contribution in 1970. On Aug. 5, 1972 he mar- Gloria was a homemaker Lilia is survived by her James’s memory may be made ried the former Joyce Martin who enjoyed spending time loving family: her children, to Delaware Co Hospice. in Walton. with her family, especially Eduardo, Jocelyn (Richard) Condolences to the family Lorin was a self-employed her grandchildren. For many Howard and Hilario (Riza) may be made online by visit- property manager in Wal- years she worked as a respite Garin; all of Walton and her ing www.courtneyfh.com. ton. He was a member of the aide for Springbrook in Mil- grandchildren, Gladys (Leroy) American Legion Truman C. ford. She was also a member Rind, Edwardson, Maria Ge- Tobey Post #32 in Walton and of TOPS (a local weight loss laica and Christian. was active with his parents in support group). Gloria loved Family and friends were the Delaware County Fair. He to collect apple décor, enjoyed invited to call on Sunday, had a lifetime love of horses. online poker, going to Bingo Jan. 31, at the Courtney Fu- Marcey Hawkins Rude Lorin loved spending time with her sister and shopping neral Home, 25 Townsend St., UNADILLA - Marcey with his family and friends, with her buddies. She was also Walton. Hawkins Rude, 36, passed close friends, and dog Wiley. an avid animal lover. A Mass of the Christian away on Tuesday, Jan. 26, Lorin is survived by his Throughout the years, Glo- Burial was held on Monday, 2016. She was born on Jan. loving family: his wife, Joyce; Roland G. Niles ria and Robert met many truck Feb. 1, with Rev. Edward J. 21, 1980 in Oneonta. Marcey daughter, Denise Nicole (Ja- Unadilla - Roland George drivers by helping them when Golding, officiating. Burial attended Bainbridge schools cob) Mead of Monterrey, Niles, 77, of Unadilla, passed broken down. Whenever a will be held privately. where she played volleyball Mexico; sisters, Mary (Da- away on Friday, Jan. 29, 2016 trucker asked for help, “Sugar Condolences to the family and softball and graduated vid) Keesler of Owings Mills, at the New York State Veter- Britches” was the friendly may be made online by visit- from Sidney High School with Md.; Doreen (William) Oles ans Home in Oxford. Roland voice on the other end of the ing www.courtneyfh.com. the Class of 1998. of Walton; grandson, Samuel was born on March 14, 1938 in CB that truckers came to rely On Sept. 13, 2008, she was Lorin Mead; special friends, Mary J. Neale Oxford, son of the late Roland on. married to Adam Rude in Paul Mariano, Elmer Decker, WALTON - Mary J. Neale, L. and Gladys (Walker) Niles. Gloria is survived by her Unadilla. They shared much and several nieces, nephews, 83, of Walton passed away He served his country in the husband of 44 years, Robert joy in their seven years of cousins, and in law family. He on Sunday, Jan. 24, 2016 at US Navy from 1957 until his Coffey, Sr. Unadilla; daugh- marriage. She had an infec- was predeceased by his uncle, Delaware Valley Hospital sur- honorable discharge in 1961. tious laugh, a bright smile and Roger Gentilhomme, and rounded by her family. Roland received his As- a friendly personality. She nephew, Adam Oles. Mary was born on Sept. 22, sociates Degree from Delhi loved to sing and was involved Family and friends were in- Bainbridge Memorial Works, Inc. 1932 in Walton, the daughter and went on to have a 35 year with Tri-Town Theater. She vited to call on Tuesday, Feb. of the late Charles and Eva career as a computer program- — A family owned business since 1927 — also enjoyed cooking. Mar- 2 at the Courtney Funeral (Conklin) Hoyt. On March 23, mer with Raymond Corp. in cey and her family attended Home, 25 Townsend St., Wal- OPEN ALL WINTER 1950 she married Harold A. Greene. On July 24, 1965, he Circle Drive Alliance Church. ton where a Prayer Service Neale in Sparrowbush, N.Y. was married to Betty Faye Granite Monuments – Markers For Marcey, time with her was held on Wednesday, Feb. He predeceased her on Feb. 1, Bliss. Cemetery Lettering & Cleaning family was the most impor- 3 with Rev. Edward J. Gold- 1986. Roland was a longtime tant thing. ing, officiating. Burial with Expert Guidance without Obligation Mary was a bookkeeper for member of Afton Baptist She was a devoted wife and full military honors will be Scott Machine and Tweedie Church and participated in mother and a beloved daugh- held in the spring at the Wal- 92 No. Main St., Bainbridge BRAD AND JUDY VOLKERT Auction for many years before various church activities. He ter, granddaughter, sister, ton Cemetery. 967-3986 GARY AND LINDSEY GIFFORD retiring. She was a member also enjoyed woodworking. aunt, niece, cousin and friend. Memorial Contributions in of the DVH Ladies Auxil- He liked to be kept busy and “Our Guarantee Lasts a Lifetime” She will be missed by: Lorin’s memory may be made 8 — Tri-Town News — Thursday, February 4, 2016 From Across the State to Here in Sidney: What’s Being Done to Fight the Heroin Epidemic SIDNEY – Weighing heav- to 2013 and, in the decade Jan. 19 two million dollars at their existing Crisis Detox gressive, and also include im- bilitate and recover. ily on the minds and shoul- from 2002 to 2013, the num- in new funding to be spent facility, located on Court St. plementing insurance policy At the press conference ders of many of the state’s ber of heroin-related deaths on 50 new treatment beds in In tandem with his Jan. 19 changes that allow for cover- announcing the HELP Plan, politicians—not to mention quadrupled. While such sta- residential treatment facilities announcement of treatment age of substance use disorder Crouch echoed many others, families, social workers, tistics may seem like merely for drug and substance abus- bed funding, Cuomo had this treatment, increased access saying, “Heroin use and abuse educators—is the insidious that: facts and fi gures, when ers in New York. The fund- to say: “Drug addiction has to treatment, additional treat- has reached epidemic levels and ever increasing matter the faces, lives and families ing will go toward beds in impacted the lives of many ment capacity (like the beds), in N.Y. State.” He continued, of drug and substance abuse. attached to the numbers are the Southern Tier, the Finger across our state, but today we and widespread public aware- acknowledging that, “As a Specifi cally: the heroin epi- considered, the rate and rise Lakes region and/or West- are taking a critical step in ness efforts. legislative body and statewide demic. While it may seem to of heroin abuse is staggering. ern N.Y. This announcement helping our communities face In response to Cuomo’s an- community, we must begin to the broader population like an According to a New York came on the heels of another, this epidemic head-on.” He nouncement, NYS Offi ce of focus on accountability and invisible and distant plague Times article published back earlier announcement for continued, “These beds will Alcoholism and Substance solutions to the state’s heroin (presidential candidate Hill- in October, while “researchers funding to expand services provide greater access to the Abuse Services Commission- problem. That’s what this re- ary Clinton referred to it as found that prior to the 1980s, at Fairview Recovery Ser- treatment and support servic- er Arlene González-Sánchez port focuses on.” Of the seven the ‘quiet’ epidemic) , the whites and nonwhites were vices of Binghamton. The es designed to save lives and said, “Expanding access to forums which he attended statistics make plain the fact equally represented among latter included 3.6 million for help those in need get back on treatment is our priority in the preceding the report, Crouch that heroin abuse is not only fi rst-time heroin users…that’s an entirely new eighteen-bed the right track.” Because, ac- fi ght against addiction. These said, “These presented us as pervasive as its ‘epidemic’ [since] changed as heroin use community residence with cording to statistics, many of additional treatment beds with a unique opportunity to label suggests, but that the has expanded across other substance use disorder treat- today’s users were, at a time, will give individuals from make long-term progress, and problem is also close at hand, parts of the country. Now, ment provided to women, in on that proverbial right track. the Southern Tier, the Finger to really effect much-needed here at home. Even more un- nearly 90 percent of the peo- particular. This specifi cation The treatment beds will Lakes or Western N.Y. addi- change. With the details of settling (and surprising) is the ple who tried heroin for the stands to reason, as in July either be at one 50-bed site tional opportunities to partici- this report, our next step is fact that usage and abuse rates fi rst time in the past decade the CDC released a report cit- or two 25-bed sites. Though pate in treatment, so they can to translate the [fi ndings] into have spiked in recent years were white. And a growing ing “signifi cant increases in funding for beds may seem get their lives back on track legislative action so that this amongst white, middle class number are middle-class or heroin use [amongst] groups like a small thing in what has in a safe, community-based epidemic can be addressed Americans living in the sub- wealthy.” Heroin, apparently, with historically low rates of been called a “war” and an environment.” once and for all.” urbs. Not exactly the demo- doesn’t traffi c in stereotypes. heroin use, including women “epidemic,” the measure is a Just a week after Cuomo’s The HELP Plan makes the graphic one might suspect for Data like this cements the and people with private in- minor part of a bigger picture. announcement, on Jan. 26 As- following suggestions: pro- hard drug use. Furthermore, fact that the problem is in fact surance and higher incomes.” In addition to the treatment semblyman Cliff Crouch and vide drug and heroin educa- the CDC charted an alarming near. Binghamton’s Fairview also beds, Cuomo has also been Assemblyman Joseph Giglio, tion; create support tools and 39 percent jump in heroin- Just a few weeks ago, Gov- received approval of new and involved in approving new Ranking minority member of advocacy programs; increase related deaths just from 2012 ernor Cuomo announced on increased treatment capacity opioid treatment programs in the Assembly Committee on funding and improve methods Buffalo, Albany, Syracuse, Corrections, along with other for treatment and recovery; re- Peekskill, Troy Plattsburgh, members of the Assembly evaluate insurance parity laws Utica and Watertown. (It is Republican Conference gath- and reimbursement rates; and signifi cant here, to point out ered to release the fi ndings of improve connections between thru Feb. 11, 2016 that “three out of four heroin a statewide report on heroin the correctional system and addicts started out by us- abuse here in N.Y. addiction services. Crouch’s ing prescription drugs…and The report was compiled teammate on the project and $ 95 many of today’s heroin users + tax and gratuity by the Assembly Republican task force chairman Giglio 25 are shifting from prescription Task Force on Heroin Ad- said at the report’s release, pill addiction to heroin ad- diction and Community Re- “This goes beyond duty. Indi- diction. Further, the C.D.C. sponse and its results are the viduals who have lost a loved reports that 45 percent of product of seven forums held one to addiction, those cur- people who used heroin be- across the state by Crouch, rently battling addiction and tween 2011 and 2013 were Giglio and their colleagues. professionals working in re- also addicted to prescription The report, called the HELP hab centers are frustrated. Us- painkillers and that people (Heroin ELimination and ing a multi-faceted approach who are dependent on pre- Prevention) Plan, offers a far- as outlined in this report, we scription opioids are 40 times reaching approach on how to can begin to provide the nec- more likely to abuse or be de- fi rstly and proactively educate essary help to overcome the pendent on heroin”). Cuomo’s and prevent, then detox, reha- issue.” efforts have been called ag- For more see Fight Heroin on pg. 11

Shown here (l-r): Sidney Rotarian, Tigi Armour, alongside Sidney mayor and owner of VEP, Andy Matviak and Rotarian Lorraine Keckeisen all holding the 32” Sansui HDTV do- nated by Matviak to the cause of the Rotary’s upcoming Heroin and Substance Abuse Awareness Night. The TV will be one of many prizes available to be won. Other prizes will include: gifts cards from a host of area businesses, gift baskets of goods and more. Tri-Town News — Thursday, February 4, 2016 — 9

Hartwick’s Center for Craft Food & Beverage Receives Grant Monies from Seward, Local Growers to Benefit ONEONTA – On Friday, Jan. 22 State Senator James L. cal foods accelerates, opportunities have opened up for educa- uct quality and improvement, provides technical assistance and Seward announced a $250,000 legislative grant to support Hart- tional institutions and businesses, as well as farms and tourism. business planning services, and under its auspices, Hartwick wick College’s Center for Craft Food and Beverage. Easing restrictions through The Craft New York Act, coupled College is developing opportunities for training and education. “Craft food and beverage businesses are springing up across with our continuing efforts to administer grant funding to new MacLeod explained that presently Hartwick’s Center for N.Y., particularly in our region of the state,” said Senator resources, like the Hartwick College Center for Craft Food and Craft Food and Beverage “is the only one of its kind in N.Y. Seward. Businesses like Oneonta’s popular Roots Brewery, Beverage, will give entrepreneurs the assets they need to suc- State to test beer and brewing raw materials.” And, because the Middleburgh’s Green Wolf Brewing Co., Otego’s Muddy River ceed in the up and coming industry.” operation is not-for-profit and subsidized through grant fund- Hops (not a brewery, but a direct supply line to nearby brewer- Hartwick College President Margaret L. Drugovich said, ing (like that that Seward announced at the ribbon cutting), the ies), and Butternuts Beer and Ale of Garratsville are all local “Hartwick College is committed to leveraging our intellectual testing services provided to brewers and farmers are relatively testament to the recent upsurge statewide. capital to create an economic benefit for the region. The test- affordable. Growers can send their samples of hops, malts, and/ “We need to nurture this blossoming industry that combines ing, advising and educational activities of the Hartwick Col- or barley in by mail or may drop them off and then “we do the farming, agri-tourism and other related industries. The Hart- lege Center for Craft Food and Beverage will provide a capacity testing,” said MacLeod. He can be reached via email at Ma- wick College Center for Craft Food & Beverage is a one of kind building advantage to craft food and beverage entrepreneurs. [email protected], or by phone at 431-4232. MacLeod said resource for existing businesses and budding entrepreneurs The Center for Craft Food and Beverage will provide a critical the response from the surrounding community to the center so that will help develop superior products and foster economic link in a virtuous cycle of economic momentum in this industry, far has been great, and he welcomes the interest heartily. growth.” a momentum that will ultimately benefit the region’s citizens The Hartwick College Center for Craft Food and Beverage At times throughout its history, N.Y. has led the nation in and our own Hartwick College students through expanded re- should truly prove valuable to local growers and brewers. Ma- hops production. Cornell’s Small Farms Program, “150 years search, internship and, ultimately, employment opportunities cLeod said Cuomo’s 2012 Farm Brewery legislation is really ago, NYS was producing 90 percent of the country’s hops. But for Hartwick graduates. We are grateful to Senator Seward for “driving the demand for raw materials.” As part of the legisla- one price collapse, two blights and a bout with Prohibition later his support of this initiative, and for his continued, tenacious tion, brewers must source a set percentage of materials locally, and the state’s hops industry had disappeared almost entirely.” effort to advance the assets of this magnificent region of N.Y. and as a result there has been the noted surge in hops produc- Recently, following passage of the Farm Brewery legislation State.” tion, but there remains a gap between the farming part of the by Governor Cuomo in 2012, there has been more incentive for Hartwick College Center for Craft Food and Beverage Di- process and the end result, wherein materials must first be test- NYS brewers to buy their hops from local farmers, which in rector Aaron MacLeod said, “Although we have been active for ed and quality controlled. MacLeod said that the new center is, turn has spurred a revival of hops farming. several months now, we are thrilled to formally announce we in effect, bridging that gap and “providing the infrastructure” Following Cuomo’s 2013 changes to laws and specifications are open for business. There are so many people and organiza- for growers to navigate through the process. surrounding hops production, there have been a host of work- tions to thank in helping us get to this day, and today’s event is Just one weekend prior the Hartwick College Center for Craft shops, discussions sessions, and networking events for aspiring just a small way for us to do that. We look forward to a bright Food and Beverage hosted the Farmer Brewer Winter Week- hops farmers. future as we help meet crucial industry needs, and provide in- end conference. More than 100 farmers, brewers, and maltsters Over just the past year, 43 new farm breweries opened, bring- valuable experiential learning opportunities for Hartwick stu- from across the country attended the sold out two-day confer- ing the state’s number of operational farm breweries to 106. Ad- dents.” MacLeod has most recently served as a Chemist at the ence to explore the science behind their craft from “grain to ditionally, N.Y. is home to 133 micro-breweries and 39 restau- Canadian Grain Commission’s Grain Research Laboratory in glass,” and discuss the opportunities and challenges of working rant breweries. Winnipeg, Manitoba, where he was responsible for providing with local ingredients to make great beer. Senator Seward announced this most recent grant during quality assurance for malting barley grown in western Canada Seward himself said at the Jan. 22 ribbon-cutting ceremony, a ribbon cutting and open house at the Center for Craft Food and conducting research on factors affecting malting and brew- “The Center for Craft Food and Beverage has generated a great and Beverage on Hartwick’s campus. The grant from Senator ing quality. He was appointed director of the center in the sum- deal of buzz by tapping into one of N.Y.’s up-and-coming busi- Seward has helped with the renovation of the lab space at the mer of 2015. MacLeod brings a strong scientific background to ness sectors that combines our rich agricultural traditions with Johnstone Science Center to accommodate the Center for Craft the directorship, with extensive knowledge and experience in new and innovative practices. I am certain that this will quickly Food and Beverage. Several other grants have assisted in the food and beverage quality testing, some of the primary services become another reason why Hartwick College is recognized as start-up including: funding from the Appalachian Regional the center will offer. a true leader in education and will lead to even more success for Commission; the Empire State Development Corporation; the The Center for Craft Food and Beverage will function as a our state’s homegrown products.” MacLeod echoed Seward’s George I. Alden Trust, from Worcester, Mass, and corporate resource for testing, business development, and education that enthusiasm, saying that a marketing campaign will likely be support from Brewery Ommegang. supports small and mid-sized breweries, wineries, distilleries, forthcoming and that the center is “just getting started!” Assemblyman Bill Magee said, “As we move away from the farms, and other craft food and beverage producers. The Center culture of fast food, and as demand for craft beverages and lo- for Craft Food and Beverage offers testing services for prod-

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SIDNEY son 164; C. Daughtrey dorf 280cg; P. Umbra 257, Wicks & Wicks 16-24 High Triple: D. Fritzsch 490. Date Nite 31-25 East Main Lanes 179; B. Dascano 164-151; 202; R. Liberatore 213cg, Bruning & Bruning 14-26 High Triple: M. Burlison John & Jeff 31-25 D. Fisher 151; R. Tietjen 205; J. Harmon 256cg, S&M 6-34 730. Whales & the Grump 30-26 City League Jan. 26 151; L. Palmer 175; C. 235; D. Ireland 225, 211; High Individual Single: 150+ M. Burlison 247-268- Alan & Clyde 26-30 Standings: Leizear 169-183; R. Whit- D. Pierce 202; M. Ferrara Eileen Tallmadge 255; Bill 215; J. Adams 171-178; B. Barb & Bobby 24-32 J&M Trophy 30-10 beck 172; M. Martinez 213; B. Rowe 205; K. Ma- Tallmadge 258. Dascano 150; D. Northrop Margie & Tim 24-32 East Main Lanes 28-12 169; G. Lindroth 159; S. cumber 202, 211, 233; E. High Individual Triple: Jr. 201-214-169; G. Lin- Lisa & Bill 16-40 B K Coffee 26-14 Beames 162; W. Book- Halaquist 205; G. Hoke Gary Mott 693; Eileen Tall- droth 155; D. Fritzsch 172- Scratch Game Women: Newbauer Construction 22-18 hout 162-162; J. Adams 213, 213; M. Anderson madge 553. 153-165; K. Bruning 170; Eileen Tallmadge 236. Ermetis 22-18 160-170; A. Truman 165- 223cg; J. Brewer 216, 205; V. Fagan 167. Scratch Game Men: Farm Family 12-28 154-158; S. Cutting 158; M. Brewer 225, 204, 215; 450+ M. Burlson 730; J. Ad- Alan Locke 252. Moose Lodge 10-30 S. Starka 154-177; J. Roof J. Page 202; R. Northrop ams 481; Dr Northrop Jr. Scratch Series Women: Arbys 10-30 157. 205; C. Erceg 233cg, Wednesday Night Earlybird 584; D. Fritzsch 490; K. Margie Mott 631. High Series: 450+ C. Leizear 489; L. 245cg; D. Larry 243; R. League Jan. 27 Bruning 466. Scratch Series Men: Bruce S. 706-260-241-205 Palmer 465; W. Book- Johnson 220, 205, 217. Standings: Rich Johnson 698. Chad C. 684-249-246 hout 469; J. Adams 473; High Series: J & M Trophies 90-70 Handicap Game Women: Barry M. 680-223-244-213 A. Truman 477; S. Straka D. Finch 617; B. 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Brewer 644; C. 500 Series: Sharon & Amy 11-7 Johnson 245, 233, 220; Ritchie C. 214; Bob W. Standings: Erceg 645; D. Larry 614; L. Noble 537; S. Meres 501; L. Craig & Jim 11-7 John Dello 244, 214; Butler Auto Sales 50.5-9.5 Boice 515. Lee & Jason 11-7 210. R. Johnson 642. Dylan Whaley 238, 212; East Main Lanes 42-18 Sam & Tom 10-8 Eileen Tallmadge 236; Al Gilbert Plumbing & Heating Ron & Mark 10-8 Rowe 235, 223; Margie 40-20 Frieda & Emily 8-10 BAINBRIDGE Thursday Morning Winter Mott 216, 211, 204; Bill Monday Morning Coffee Neighbors Insurance 37-23 Sharon & Rich 8-10 Tallmadge 214; Russell League Jan. 25 Sundown Golf Course 30-30 Galaxy Bowl League Jan. 28 Carolyn & Thorny 7-11 Standings: Northrop 200, 200; Lisa Standings: Prinz Excavating 30-30 Judy & David 7-11 Page 194; Michelle Rowe Rosebuds 108-44 Tabone Chriopractic 27-33 Sunday Night All Stars Ups & Downs 116-36 Marty & Mike 7-11 League Jan. 24 Retirees 92-60 191, 189, 178. 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#2, Jacob Gray and Naomi Reigle, Unadilla and Phelps, together for one year and three #1, Susan Muller and George Drexler, Afton months. and Sherburne, together for nineteen years. #3, Kyle Ives and Shawna Hollister, Binghamton and Owego, together for seven months.

#5, Brendon and Katie Ives, Port Crane, together for ten years and six months.

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#9, Nikki Hubbard and Tom Groat, Unadilla, together #7, Allyce Matthews and Benjamin Clark, for ten years. Unadilla and Coventry, together for six years. #10, Victoria and Travis Fusco, Bainbridge, together nine years. Tri-Town News — Thursday, February 4, 2016 — 13 Monday, Friday, Saturday Buildings are ramp accessible. Wednesday 11-12 noon - Food Pantry open Gilbertsville 9 a.m. - Bible Study OTEGO UNITED METHODIST Handicap Accessible CHURCHES FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH CHURCH 7 p.m. - Adult Choir Rehearsal 113 Marion Ave., Gilbertsville 8 Church Street • 988-2866 UNADILLA CENTER Pastor Mark Piedmonte 8:30 a.m. & 11 a.m.- Worship Ser- Minister. Brandilynne Craver THREE PINES UNITED METHODIST 783-2867 • Like us on Facebook Sidney vices; 6 p.m. - Youth Group Pastor Justin Hood Sunday COMMUNITY CHAPEL Wednesday [email protected] 11 a.m.- Worship FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 1203 Butternut Rd., Unadilla Office Hours: Tues. 10 a.m.-noon; Elevator Access to all levels. E. Windsor Road (Doraville) 6:30-8 p.m.- Children’s Faith 28 River St., Sidney Sunday Wed.-Fri.by appt.; Sat. 10-2 Nineveh • 693-1897 Kenneth Southworth, Pastor Weavers 9:30 a.m. - Worship Service & Saturday FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH Pastor Michael Brown• 849-4364 Church Office: 563-8456 Sunday School except on the second SIDNEY BIBLE BAPTIST CHURCH 10 a.m. - Noon (or by appt.)- Lamb’s OF OTEGO Parsonage: 563-1166 Sunday of each month when worship W. Branch, Otsdawa Rd., Sunday 32 West Main St. (Corner of Adams Rack FREE Clothing Closet; [email protected] and Sunday School are at 10:30 a.m. Co. Rt. 6, Otego • 988-7144 10 a.m. - Sunday School; and West Main), Sidney Every Sunday www.sidneyfbc.com 11 a.m. - Worship Service Pastor Bill Allen 11 a.m. - Morning Worship “To See Unbelieving People Become Committed Pastor Frank Donnelly SAND HILL The church is handicapped accessible. Sunday Followers of Jesus Christ” 607-435-7050 UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Wednesday Sundays 9:30 a.m. - Sunday Morning Service; Sat. Feb. 6 Justin Hood, Pastor GILBERTSVILLE BAPTIST 6:30 p.m. - Prayer Meeting/Bible 10 a.m. - Sunday School; 11 a.m. - 10:50 a.m. - Prayer Service; 11:15 8 a.m. All Church Breakfast Regular Sunday CHURCH Study Worship; 4 p.m. - Evening Service a.m. - Sunday school; 6:30 p.m. - Sun., Feb. 7 9:30 a.m. - Morning Worship Commercial and Elm Sts. Wednesdays Evening Service 9:30 a.m. Classes for all ages. 10:45 1st Sunday of the month - food pantry (607)783-2993 Church a.m. Gathered Worship Service. 5 p.m. 6:30 p.m. - Prayer Meeting 2nd Sunday of the month - TROUT CREEK Rev. Kurt Funke, Pastor COMMUNITY CHURCH Flock Groups. 5 p.m. Youth Group. 6 Communion Cell 316-3055 p.m. Informal Evening Service UNITED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Pastor Judy Travis OF EAST GUILFORD Office Hours: Tues. 9-noon; or by Franklin Wed., Feb. 10 appointment Regular Sundays 9 a.m. Men’s Breakfast. 6 p.m. Gath- Rev. Patty Wolff, Pastor UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Saturday - Community Cabin Fever 9 a.m. - Sunday School; ered Prayer. TEAM KID. 563-1083 Afton Pastor. Dr. John Hill • 895-9917 Event, 11 a.m. Board Games 12:30 Corner of State Rt. 8 and Co. 35, UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Sunday 10 a.m. - Worship Service; covered dish buffet, bring dish to Sunday - Pastor John Hill will deliver FIRST CONGREGATIONAL www.eastguilfordpc.org 34 Spring St., Afton • 639-2082 11 a.m. - Fellowship Thursday, Jan. 21 - 7 p.m. Evening pass and own table service. Approx. a sermon titled “Jesus, The Face CHURCH Gary Kubitz, Pastor 1:15 p.m. free BINGO with prizes. - Candlelight Services Christmas Eve 1 Bridge St., Sidney • 563-1329 Bible Study. Sunday of the Good News,” based on Luke Sunday, Jan. 24 - 9 a.m. Worship. 12 Sunday - 9:30 a.m. Morning Worship 9:26-43 at sevices Sunday at 9:15 at 6:30 p.m. Rev. David Gatje (across from library) 11 a.m. - Morning Worship; coffee with Communion. Sunday School for Patricia Robinson, Pastor p.m. Soup and Sandwich Lunch. a.m. at the Teadwell United Methodist Fellowship to follow. All Welcome and fellowship following; 11:15 a.m. - children. Church Office: Tues. 8 a.m.-2 p.m., Wednesday, Jan. 27 - 8 a.m. Morning Sunday School; Church, and at 10:45 a.m. at the Bible Study. Wednesday - 9 am Coffee Fellowship, Franklin United Methodist Church. Thurs. & Fri. 8 a.m.-Noon Wednesday NLFH. 10 a.m. Choir practice at FPC. NAKSIBENDI HAKKANI Sunday Thursday, Jan. 28 - 7 p.m. Evening 7 p.m. - Bible Study Communion will be offered. Bible Study. 7 p.m. Ash Wednesday Service. Handicapped Accessible MUSLIM CENTER Worship Service 10:30 a.m. Adult Thursday Thursday - 3:15 p.m. Joy Club at Bible Study 9:30 a.m. Children 1663 Wheat Hill Rd., 6 p.m. - Prayer meeting NLFH. ST. PAUL’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH Sunday School 10:45 a.m. Coffee SIDNEY CENTER BAPTIST Sidney Center • 607-369-4816 Corner of Main and Institute Sts. Hour 11:30a.m. CHURCH FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH CHRIST CHURCH Rev. Scott Garno Five Prayers Daily Monday 10440 Main St. • 369-9571 OF AFTON 166 Marion Ave., Gilbertsville 829-6404 Thursday Boy Scouts 7 p.m. Every 2nd & 4th Pastor Dennis Murray 30 Caswell St., Afton • 639-1030 783-2267 Sunday Monday - Girl Scouts 5-6:30 p.m. Sunday Evening Program Christopher Prezorski, Pastor Rev. Donna Steckline, Deacon 8:15 a.m. - Service with Holy Tuesday 9:45 a.m. - Praise and Bible Study; Friday Matthew Lashway, Pastor Vicar Eucharist Yoga 10 a.m.-11:30 a.m. Every 1st & 10:30 a.m. - Morning Worship www.fbcafton.org www.christchurchgville.org First Thursday of Month 1 p.m. - Jummah 3rd Tuesday - Daisies 6-6:45 p.m. Service Regular Sunday Sunday 5-7 p.m. - Soup Supper by donation Thursday Wednesday 9:30-11 a.m. - Morning Worship; 9:45 a.m. - Sunday school for Chil- MASONVILLE FEDERATED Daisies 3-4:30 p.m. 6:30 p.m. - Midweek Prayer and Bible 11 a.m. - noon - Children’s Sunday Study dren; 10 a.m. - Sunday service with COMMUNITY BIBLE CHURCH CHURCH School groups; 11:05 a.m. - Teen and Communion of Healing Prayers. SIDNEY ASSEMBLY OF GOD 25 Center St., Franklin • 829-5471 Adult Life Groups Butternut food pantry open Thurs. Dr. Walt Schlundt, Pastor Thursday Plankenhorn Rd., Sidney SIDNEY CENTER Regular Wednesday 3-6, Sat 10-noon www.cb-church.org 6:30 p.m. - Bible Study Church Office: 563-8247 FAMILY & FRIENDS CHURCH 6:45 p.m. - Prayer and Praise Sunday [email protected] Meets at Main St., Brick House Fridays 10:45 a.m. - Worship Service with Rev. Bernard Knutsen Speakers Bill Orr and Judy McCall 1-3 p.m. - Food pantry is open ST. ANN’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH Bainbridge nursery and Kingdom Kids for chil- Sunday Regular Sunday 125 S. Main St., PO Box 22, Afton Sunday 11 a.m. - Worship FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH dren K-4th grade 9:30 a.m. - Sunday School; www.stannsaftonny.org 12 S. Main St., Bainbridge 9:45 a.m. - Adult Sunday School; 10:45 a.m. -Worship Service All Are Welcome - Non-denominational Rev. David Hanselman, Rector 967-8034 • www.bainbridgefbc.com 11 a.m. - Worship Service, Children’s (Nursery Available) Handicapped accessible. Wendy Depew Partelow, Pastor Sunday School Tuesday Regular Sunday Service Office hours on Wednesdays. Area 6:45 p.m. - Royal Rangers and Unadilla 9:15 a.m. - 1st and 3rd Sundays For appt. phone 315-750-0997. Girls’Ministries UNATEGO COMMUNITY CHURCH FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Holy Eucharist; 2nd and 4th and 5th Church is handicapped accessible through the GUILFORD UNITED Wednesday Brian Cutting, Pastor 156 Main St., Unadilla Sundays Morning Prayer; Bible based back door. METHODIST CHURCH 6:45 p.m. - Bible Study Office: 369-7425 369-4630 Sunday School Sunday [email protected] Each Tuesday 10 a.m.- Worship Co. Rte. 35, Main St., Guilford SIDNEY UNITED Rev. Paul E. C. Hamilton, Pastor. Saturday Sunday, Feb. 7 - 9 a.m. Worship - 6:30 p.m.- SERTOMA, Parish Hall Wednesday 11 a.m .- 1 p.m .- Otego Food Pantry Sunday METHODIST CHURCH Communion. Scout Sunday. 10:30 Each Thursday Noon - Bible Study 9:15 a.m. - Worship Service. Com- 12 Liberty St., Sidney • 563-1921 open; 6:30-10 p.m. - YFC Youth Cen- a.m. Worship. Coffee hour following 8 p.m. - Alcoholics Anonymous ter in Unadilla, 16 Watson St. open munion third Sunday of the month. Rev. Thomas Pullyblank worship. closed meeting, Parish Hall BAINBRIDGE UNITED Office Hours: 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 Sunday Tuesday and Thursday Wednesday, Feb. 10 - 8 a.m. Morning Each Sunday METHODIST CHURCH 10:30 a.m. - Worship at Otego build- p.m. Tuesday through Friday Bible Study. Ash Wednesday 8 p.m. - Alcoholics Anonymous 27 N. Main St., Bainbridge • 967-2782 9 a.m. - noon on Tuesday & 1-3 p.m. Fri., Feb. 5 - 4:30 p.m. Martial Arts. Thursday, Feb. 11 - Evening Bible ing (290 Main St.); with contempo- Gary Kubitz, Pastor rary and traditional music, relevant Thursday - Our Daily Bread Food Sun., Feb. 7 - 10:15 a.m. Worship Study. ST. AGNES CATHOLIC Sunday Services Service. Saturday, Feb. 13 - 4:30-7 p.m. Sweet- and biblical message, nursery and Pantry, 843-5204 or 895-6802 for CHURCH OF AFTON 9 a.m. - Worship Service; JAM Junior Church for kid age 4-5th Mon., Feb. 8 - 9:30 a.m. Food Bank; heart Spaghetti Supper. Fr. Darr Schoenhofen application and information Handicapped Accessible 9:15 a.m. - Sunday School; coffee grade during the message 4:30 p.m. Martial Arts. 14 Spring Street • 967-4481 and fellowship following service Thrift Shop Hours: Tues. 9 a.m. - Tues., Feb. 9 - 12:30 p.m. Lydia “Come Celebrate with Us!” Sunday Assisted listening system for those with special WELLS BRIDGE BAPTIST Noon. Thurs. 1 p.m. - 3 p.m. Sat. Crafts. hearing needs. ST. MATTHEW’S 8:30 a.m. - Mass Wed., Feb. 10 - 6 p.m., Bell Choir; 7 David Steensma, Pastor Summer only 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. EPISCOPAL CHURCH p.m., Chancel Choir. ST. PETER’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH 7 Church St., Wells Bridge 240 Main St., Unadilla • 369-3081 AFTON PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Thurs., Feb. 11 - 9:30 a.m., Food On the Park Bainbridge • 967-3441 607-988-7090 COVENTRY UNITED METHODIST Rev. Scott Garno, Rector Academy St., Afton • 639-2121 Regular Sunday Bank. Sunday The church with the red doors. Wardens: Vicki Kulve and Father Thomas Margrave, 9:45 a.m. - Sunday School; 607-316-7546 Bonnie Barr 9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. - Sunday Parish Priest 11 a.m. - Worship Service Sunday ST. LUKE’S LUTHERAN CHURCH School; 11 a.m.-Worship; Noon - Fel- W. Main St., Sidney • 563-1806 Sunday Pat Hawkins. Sr. Warden 895-6437 Wednesday 9 a.m. - Morning Worship and 9 a.m.- Adult Sunday School; 10 a.m. lowship and Coffee Hour Sue Shove, Jr. Warden 639-2065 7 p.m. - Prayer and Bible Study Rev. Ernie Varga, Pastor Handicap Accessible Sunday School, young family friendly; 607-265-3829 or cell 413-212-8202 - Worship Service Regular Sunday Services Thursday fellowship and coffee hour follows. Fri., Feb. 5 - 12 p.m. Rotary. HOPE CONGREGATIONAL 10 a.m.- Alternating morning prayer MOUNT UPTON 10:30 a.m. - Bible Study; Noon - Holy and Eucharist UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Sun. Feb.7 - Christian Education 9 CHURCH a.m. Traditional Service 10 a.m. Fel- Communion; 12:30 p.m. - Community 129 Main St., Afton Rev. Justin Hood COVENTRYVILLE lowship & Coffee 11 a.m. Luncheon, free will offering. All are Church 639-4237 • Office 226-0791 ST. JOHN THE EVANGELIST Sunday FIRST CONGREGATIONAL UCC Tue., Feb. 9 - 6 p.m. Pancake Supper welcome. CATHOLIC CHURCH 11 a.m. - Worship Service. Handicapped accessible. Rev. Maryann Palmetier Pastor Joyce Besemer Wed., Feb. 10 - 7 p.m. Ash Wednesday Fridays 32 S. Main St., Bainbridge • 967-4481 First Sunday: Holy Communion Service 113 Co. Rt. 27, Bainbridge 9 a.m .- noon - Bread Giveaway Fr. Darr Schoenhofen Third Sunday: Prayers for Healing FELLOWSHIP BAPTIST Saturday 1st & 3rd Sat.; 2nd & 4th Wed. Regular Sunday SACRED HEART CHURCH LIGHTHOUSE CHURCH Sundays 9 a.m. - Coffee Time; 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. - Reconciliation Food Pantry Open 10:30 a.m. - Worship and Sunday Liberty Street, Sidney 1050 Covered Bridge Rd., Unadilla 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Morning Worship; 4th Sunday of each 5:15 p.m. - Vigil Mass School; coffee hour Saturday Mass: 5:30 p.m. Pastor Keith VanDewerker Sunday Sunday Mass: 8:30 and 10:30 a.m. 369-2754 month, fellowship brunch following Regular Wednesday worship) 11 a.m. - Sunday Mass FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF Mon. - Fri.: Daily Mass at 9 a.m. Handicapped Accessible. Nursery Available MOUNT UPTON Sundays “Come as you are!” - All Welcome 6:30 p.m. - Bible study; Quilt Group Confessions Saturday: Member of NACCC. Handicap Accessible FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH - Chester N. Shew, Pastor • 764-8361 Regular Friday 4:30-5 p.m. or by appointment, call 10 a.m. - Sunday School for all ages; Thursday 11 a.m. - Morning Worship; 6:30 p.m. BAINBRIDGE 6:30 p.m. - Quilt Group 563-1591 from 9 a.m.- noon MERCY FELLOWSHIP 7 p.m. - Bible Study - Evening Praise and Worship hour Rev. Tyler Callum, Pastor Intern 967 Rt. 41 (1.2 miles) N. of Rt. 7, Afton 967-8021 Sunday CHURCH OF CHRIST Tuesday 9:45 a.m. - Sunday School TRUE LIFE CHRISTIAN CHURCH 10 a.m. - Ladies’Bible Study John Snel, Pastor www.ChristianChurchesOnline.com/ 26 Cartwright Ave., Sidney Church: 639-1964 • Study: 693-3692 firstpresbyterianbainbridge 10:45 a.m. - Worship Service www.truelifechristianchurch.org Larry Bailey, Preacher • 563-9695 Wednesday 6:30 p.m. - Bible Study and Prayer Sundays Thursday & Saturday 2899 St. Hwy. 206, Bainbridge, NY Sunday 10 a.m. - Worship Service 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.; New Beginnings HARPURSVILLE Radio Program: Bible Truth - WCHN, UNITED METHODIST CHURCH (Coventryville) UNADILLA FRIENDS CHURCH Fridays Thrift Store open 7:45 - 8 a.m., 970 AM; WCDO, 8:15 - 7 p.m. - Prayer Meeting and Bible Sunday 3500 Rte. 79, Harpursville Pastor Karl Slifee, Sr. 8:30 a.m., 1490 AM, 101 FM; Rogers Hollow, Unadilla Sunday Study 8:45 a.m. - Adult Sunday School; Sue Crawson-Brizzolara, Pastor Ph. 656-7619, Cell: 607-343-4743 10 a.m. - Bible Class; 11 a.m. - Wor- Sunday 10:30 a.m. - Morning Worship. 10 a.m. - Worship with Children’s Assoc. Pastor Harold Harris ship Assembly. HIGHER GROUND CHRISTIAN Education during service 10 a.m. - Sunday School; Wednesday 11 a.m. - Morning Worship Ph. 656-7833, Cell: 607-316-8144 FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH First Sunday of each Month 10 - 11 a.m. - Bible Study; 96 E. Main St., Afton • 639-3746 Communion Regular Sunday 7 - 8 p.m. - Bible Study/Worship. CHURCH 170 Main Street, Unadilla Mary Upright, Pastor We are handicap accessible. HARPURSVILLE BAPTIST 9:30-10:15 a.m. - Sunday School; CHURCH 607-761-6519 • www.unaumc.org Thursday 10:30 a.m. - noon - Worship; Fellow- ST. PAUL’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH 41 Cumber Rd. • 693-2422 Pastor Rev. Brandilynne Craver 6:30 p.m. - Bible Study and Prayer GRACE CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP 25 River St., Sidney • 563-3391 Sunday 967-2223 • grace4missions.com Wednesday ship after church The Rev. Roy Van Dermark, FHC Every Thursday Wednesday 7 p.m. - AA and Al-anon meet 10:30 a.m. - Sunday Worship; Mike Kauffman and John Gregory, 6:30 p.m. - Prayer Service; Deacon Vicar. Children’s Ministries available during Pastors Teen Scene 7 p.m. - Bible study, prayer meeting Sundays Christmas Eve Serivice: 10:30 p.m. Every Sunday service Sunday Sunday Second Saturday of Every Month 9 a.m. - Youth Christain Education 9 a.m. - Worship. 10 a.m. - Sunday School; and Sunday School. 10 a.m. Holy 9 a.m. - Worship Service followed by 7 a.m. - Men’s Prayer breakfast coffee and fellowship AFTON COMMUNITY Wednesday 10:45 a.m. - Morning Worship; Communion Anointing for healing in FELLOWSHIP (Except 1st Wed. of Month) 6:30 p.m. - Evening Service. Jesus name. Fellowship after service. Monday, Friday and Saturday 11 a.m. - Noon - Food Pantry and Community Center in Afton 7 p.m. - Prayer Meeting NORTHFIELD COMMUNITY CHURCH Wednesdays NINEVEH PRESBYTERIAN Clothing Pantry Pastor Colin Gibson • 607-203-0073 Pastor Marv Root 829-2369 9:30-11:45 a.m. - Free clothing and CHURCH Every Tuesday Saturday Lunch. Rte. 7, Nineveh • 693-1919 5118 County Hwy. 23, Walton 6:30 p.m. - Grieving Support Group 9 a.m. - meeting, all are welcome A new Bible-believing group Otego 353-2443 Every Wednesday Rev. Emrys Tyler CIRCLE DRIVE ALLIANCE CHURCH OTEGO PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Thursday Sunday 6 Circle Drive, Sidney 5:30 p.m. - Bible Study NORTH AFTON First Wednesday of the Month 18 River Street • 988-2861 6:30 p.m. - Bible Study 10 a.m. - Sunday School Church Office: 563-1120 UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Sunday Sunday Rev. Adam Sellen 7 p.m. - Faith Discovery 11 a.m. - Sunday Morning Worship Second Wednesday of the Month Co. Rd. 17, Afton, NY 9 a.m. - Worship including Children’s 9:30 a.m. - Morning Worship; 10:45 Associate Pastor Levi Owens Sunday Conversation and Children’s Sunday a.m. - Sunday School Wednesday www.cdacsidney.com 6:30 p.m. - Trustee meeting; 7 p.m. - Administrative Council 10:30 a.m. - Worship School; 10 a.m. - Coffee Hour; 10:30 Tuesday 6:30 p.m. - Bible Study Sunday a.m. - Adult Sunday School. 1-5 p.m. - Pastoral office hours; 14 — Tri-Town News — Thursday, February 4, 2016 BUY IT • SELL IT • FIND IT CLASSIFIEDS For rent help wanted WANTED TO BUY LEGAL NOTICE 14th Annual Good Ol’ HURLBURT COIN AND SUPREME COURT - THE COUNTRY MOTEL SUBSTITUTES NEEDED PAPER - Buying old U.S. COUNTY OF DELAWARE - Rt. 7, Sidney, offers clean - Afton Central School has a Summertime in Winter gold, silver and copper coins, BANK OF AMERICA and comfortable extended stay need for substitutes in the fol- paper currency. Also buying N.A, Plaintiff -against- ASH- rooms at reasonable rates. All lowing areas: antique fishing lures, gold and LEY N. FAVRET A/K/A Concert Feb. 7 rooms have microwaves and TEACHERS (4 yr. degree silver pocket watches. Cash ASHLEY FAVRET, JOHN refrigerators. Sorry no pets. required) ONEONTA – The Oneonta with Summer Scene, a piece offers. Appraisals. Ken - 607- T. QUICK A/K/A JOHN Call 563-1035. 10-15tfc AIDES (high school di- Community Concert Band in four movements: “Dawn,” 235-2818. 12-4wtfc QUICK, et al Defendant(s). ploma or GED) will present its fourteenth an- “Picnic,” “Twilight” and Pursuant to a Judgment of nual “Summertime in Winter” “Hayride.” Performers will RN’S (current NYS Foreclosure and Sale entered Hair stylist booth for rent, license) concert on Sunday, Feb. 7 in then play Annie; “Blue Tango” in an established local sa- Wanted herein and dated February 23, the group’s favorite venue for by Leroy Anderson; Prelude LIFEGUARDS 2015, I, the undersigned Ref- lon. Looking for a full-time, FOOD SERVICE this concert: Fox Care Cen- & Fugue in F minor; “The responsible, motivated in- Wanted for our church: cast eree will sell at public auction ter’s “Main Street USA.” The Official West Point March”; HELPERS at the front entrance of the dividual. Professional and CLEANERS iron steam flash hot water ra- concert will be at 3:00 p.m. “Highlights” from Return of serious inquiries only. Call diator, 4 inches deep, 3 feet, Delaware County Courthouse, The music will, as usual, give the Jedi by John Williams; BUS DRIVERS 3 Court Street, Delhi, NY on 607-967-6245. Applications are available 2 inches high, 5 foot length. attendees and participants “Circus Bee”; Tribute to the 1-21; 2-4; 2-18 (3w)b February 16, 2016 at 10:30 in the District Office or on Please call 693-2807. alike a warm feeling in the Count and, finally, concluding 1-21; 1-28; 2-4 (3w) b a.m. premises situate in the middle of winter. with “The Belle of Chicago” the school’s website at www. Town and Village of Sidney, aftoncsd.org. Please call the Under the direction of Mae- by John Philip Sousa. help wanted County of Delaware and State stros Rene Prins and Thomas The concert is free and open District Office at 607-639- of New York, known and des- 8229 with questions. for sale Slavinsky, the music this year to the public. The audience Case Manager ignated as Section 115.19 will consist of: “The Star is invited to bring their own 2-11(2w)b Block 9 Lot 23. Catholic Charities of Dela- Spangled Banner”; Sea Gate lawn chairs although chairs Affordable DirecTV and Said premises known as 3 ware, Otsego, and Schoha- Overture by James Swearin- will be provided. You may fol- DishNetwork with local retail- OVERLOOK DRIVE, SID- rie Counties is seeking a The Town of Sidney is gen; “Carnival in Sao Paulo” low us on Facebook for more er. Don’t get fooled by a 800 NEY, NY part-time (21 - 28 hours per currently accepting applica- by James Barnes. Addition- information on our upcoming number, Call Peck Enterprises Approximate amount of week) Case Manager for our tions for a part-time Code ally, the concert will feature a concerts in June, July, August, in Unadilla 607-369-5700. lien $ 128,405.03 plus interest Oneonta office and our Dela- Enforcement Officer. The flute trio playing “Flute Cock- September and November. For 2-15(8w)b & costs. ware County offices to pro- Code Enforcement Officer is tail,” a Scherzo and Blues more information on the cur- Premises will be sold sub- vide emergency assistance for responsible for administering piece, with soloists Ana Laura rent concert schedule, please ject to provisions of filed families and individuals who and enforcing the New York Gonzales, Laura Wahlberg call 437-0152. Legal Notice Judgment and Terms of Sale. are struggling to meet their State Uniform Fire Preven- and Marilyn Laura Roper. Index Number 1250/2013. basic needs through our Car- tion and Building Code, mu- The concert will continue LEGAL NOTICE FOR DANIEL S. ROSS, ESQ., ing Connections Program, as nicipal zoning ordinances and HANDHELD DEVICE FOR Referee well as Dispute Resolution laws, and various rules and METER READING ALONG Frenkel Lambert Weiss services to the general public. regulations. Evergreen Hill Cemetery to hold WITH COMPATIBLE Weisman & Gordon, LLP A valid NYS driver’s license Must have a minimum of a SOFTWARE AND WATER Attorney(s) for Plaintiff Annual Meeting is required. Catholic Chari- high school diploma and ei- METERS WITH RADIO 53 Gibson Street, Bay ties is an equal opportunity ther be certified by New York UNADILLA - The Ever- individuals and lot owners to READ CAPABILITY. Shore, NY 11706 employer. If interested please State for Code Enforcement green Hill Cemetery Asso- attend this meeting and share Sealed bids will be received File# 01-032873-F01 send cover letter with resume Personnel or obtain mini- ciation will be holding their thoughts and suggestions and by the Village of Sidney at the 2-4(4w)b to: Catholic Charities of Dela- mum standard certification Annual Meeting on Feb. 10, learn the challenges of operat- for Code Enforcement Officer Office of the Village Clerk at 6:30 p.m. at the Unadilla ing the cemetery. ware, Otsego, and Schoha- until 11:00 A.M. February rie Counties, attention: Lynn in New York State under Part Town Hall located at 1648 We will be voting on elec- 434.5 within required time 16, 2016, at which time and Legal Notice State Highway 7. The meet- tion of officers and trustees; Glueckert, 176 Main Street, place the bids will be opened Oneonta, NY 13820 or via e- limits. ing is open to all lot owners investment policy; increase in Must possess a valid New and read aloud for furnishing PLEASE TAKE NOTICE and prospective lot owners. fees charged by the cemetery mail at lglueckert@charities- and delivering of one Hand- That the Annual Financial ccdo.org by January 31, 2016. York State Driver’s License We encourage all interested and capital projects for 2016. and have transportation to held Device for Meter Read- Report for the BAGS Landfill meet field work requirements ing along with Compatible District for the fiscal year 2015 in the ordinary course of busi- Software System and Water has been completed and filed Have a couple hours you ness in a timely manner. Meters to keep in stock to the with the Office of the State Shrimp Lovers Special Returns to could spare? How about help- The Code Enforcement Village of Sidney. Comptroller. A copy of this ing out your neighbors in the Officer is responsible for pro- Bidding Documents, in- report is available for inspec- Bainbridge cluding specifications and bid tion at the Bainbridge Town Harpursville/Windsor area? viding and processing appli- shrimp, French fries, cole- forms prepared by the Village Clerk’s Office, 15 North Main The Meals on Wheels pro- cations for building permits BAINBRIDGE – The pop- slaw, a choice of beverage and Clerk, may be obtained at the Street, Bainbridge during reg- gram is in a great need of and inspecting the use, de- ular Shrimp Lovers Special assorted breads. Tickets will office of the Village Clerk. ular office hours. volunteer drivers to deliver velopment, and construction will once again be offered by be available for pre-sale pur- Bids shall be furnished on Dated: January 19, 2016 meals. Our routes serve up to of land, property and build- the Bainbridge Rotary Club, chase only. Tickets this year forms provided by the Village. Deborah Hromada, 14 seniors and can cover 20- ings within the municipality, with the assistance of Craig are available at NBT Bank The Village reserves the District Clerk 30 mile round trip. A small as well as coordination of all Starbird, former owner of Jer- and the Sidney Federal Credit right to reject any or all bids. 1-28(1w)b gas stipend is offered. For activities relevant to ensuring icho Tavern, where the special Union, both in Bainbridge. Sheena N. Felzak details call 693-1566 between compliance. The work of the was a long-time favorite. All proceeds from this de- Deputy Clerk 10:30 am to 1:30 pm or leave Code BUY Enforcement Officer IT is • SELL IT • FINDThis year’s installment IT will lectable, shrimp-filled event Dated: February 3, 2016 a message. performed under the general be the third annual Shrimp will go toward the Rotary 2-11(2w)b direction/supervision of the 2-4(1w)b Lovers Special, to be held at Club’s community and inter- Town Board. Bob’s Diner on Main St. in national projects. Only 100 Please send completed Bainbridge. The event will tickets will be so, so be sure DelawareCLASSIFIEDS County Personnel For Advertising in the Tri-Town News, take place on Sunday, Feb. 14, to purchase early and ensure application and resume to with two rounds of seating, a spot. Sidney Town Clerk, 21 Lib- the first from 4 to 4:30 p.m., For more information, look erty Street, Sidney, NY 13838. please call the second from 6 to 6:30 p.m. to the ad in this issue of the Delaware County Personnel The menu will include Tri-Town News. EQUAL HOUSING Applications can be found on Anna Ritchey or Ryan Dalpiaz. shrimp cocktail, twelve fried EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY Delaware County website or All real O estatePPO R advertisingTUNITY in this BUY IT • SELL IT • FIND IT obtained from Town Clerk. newspaper is subject to the Fair 2-4(2w)b 607-561-3526 Housing Act, which makes it illegal to Afton Native Named to advertise “any preference limitation COMPUTER TECHNI- B-G Grad Houghton College Dean’s List or discrimination based on race, CIAN:CLASSIFIEDS Full time. More in- Tri-Town News color, religion, sex, handicap, familial formation and application at Earns Dean’s subscribers can have HOUGHTON – Houghton mester of study: President’s status, or national origin, or an inten- http://www.dcmoboces.com/ jobs.cfm. Apply to Human their paper delivered to List Honors College would like to recog- list, GPA of a perfect 4.0; tion to make any such preference.” nize Tanya Hatton of Afton, Dean’s Honor List, GPA of Familial status includes children un- Resources, DCMO BOCES, their e-mail inboxes. Call BAINBRIDGE - Katie for the achievement of aca- 3.75 to 3.99; Dean’s List, GPA der the age of 18 living with parents 6678 Co Rd 32, Norwich NY 1-800-459-6397 13815. Nolan, a 2015 graduate from demic excellence and earning of 3.5 to 3.74. or legal custodians, pregnant wom- 2-11(2w)bBUY IT • SELLBainbridge-Guilford IT • HighFIND a place on the Dean’s IT List at Houghton College is a lib- en, and people securing custody of School, has been named to Houghton College for the fall eral arts institution that chal- children under the age of 18. the University of Vermont’s semester of 2015. Tanya is lenges students to academic Dean’s List for the Fall 2015 currently a freshman major- excellence - in the context of This newspaper will not knowingly semester. Miss Nolan earned ing in Business. a relevant Christian commu- accept any advertising for real estate CLASSIFIEDSa 3.95 GPA as a Dietetics and To earn the academic honor nity - and empowers them to which is in violation of the law. Our Nutritional Science Major of the President’s List, Dean’s enrich the world. The college readers are hereby informed that all in the College of Agricul- Honor List or the Dean’s list, of 1,000 students is located dwellings advertised in this newspa- Call 561-3526 to get your ad in ture and Life Sciences. She Houghton College students in Western N.Y., just 65 miles per are available on an equal oppor- the is also a member of UVM’s must meet the following GPA from Buffalo and Rochester. requirements during their se- tunity basis. To complain of discrimi- Tri-Town News women’s cross country and nation call HUD toll-free at 1-800- BUY IT • SELLtrack andIT field teams.• KatieFIND is IT 669-9777. The toll-free telephone the daughter of Anne and Bob number for the hearing impaired is 1- Nolan of McDonough, N.Y. 800-543-8294. CLASSIFIEDS Tri-Town News — Thursday, February 4, 2016 — 15 CoMMuNity buLLetiN board

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A special ac & appliances Bridal Edition AC & APPLIANCES Thurs., February 18th, 2016 VEPVEP Plan now to promote your BUsiness & serVice • Video Entertainment Plus wedding-related business • VEP Appliance & Air or service in this special Conditioning section of advertising and directorY • VEP Electric & Plumbing editorial. • VEP Kitchen & Bath Advertising Deadline is Residential & Commercial • Sales & Service Friday, February 12th, 2016 89 MAIN ST., SIDNEY Call Our advertising staff tOday at 561-3526 607-563-1434 16 — Tri-Town News — Thursday, February 4, 2016 Ray Taylor Has Been Calling For Square Dances for Over 40 Years SIDNEY - Ray Taylor basic calls are mastered, danc- to square dance callers and in learning to square dance. has been calling square ers can enjoy square dancing groups. As with many activities, the dances for over 40 years almost any place where it is While today Ray follows number of people taking ad- and can’t think of a bet- offered. the electronic age and uses vantage of the opportunity ter way for people of all Both Ray and his wife digital rather than the old has fallen off due more to the ages to have fun than Elma caught the square dance style records, he has recorded lack of time than lack of inter- square dancing. bug, in part from Elma’s mom ten records on Buckskin and est, and both Ray and Elma Many of the older and step dad Ken who called Rawhide labels. feel people are missing an op- generation will relate for square dances in the 1960s Ray’s work as a square portunity for fun and exercise. square dancing to the and 1970s. Ray and Elma fi rst dance caller has taken both They point out it is an activ- popular barn dancing took lessons in 1972, and it him and Elma not only all ity that all ages and all types style of the ‘60s and wasn’t long before Ray was over the country but to foreign of people can participate in. ‘70s. While barn danc- calling for square dances. ports as well. An exciting ven- “We have doctors, lawyers, ing is making a come- While Ray has always been ture for both Ray and Elma farmers, teachers, a variety back, what is more pop- a bit shy, Elma said he has a was taking 50 to 75 dancers of people square dancing,” ular today is the modern good singing voice and soon on thirteen cruises where they says Elma. She also notes that western square dancing. people encouraged him to could perform aboard ship. “empty-nesters” whose chil- Ray is a caller for take the microphone calling These trips have taken them dren are now off on the own three home clubs - Tri- for the dances. His fi rst “call- to locations in the Caribbean, can take the time to enjoy an County Dancers in Sid- ing” was in Deposit, and since Mexico, and the Panama Ca- activity as a couple. ney, Doubleday Danc- then his calling has expanded nal as well as Alaska and Ha- Square dancing is also a ers in Cooperstown and to a wide NY State area as waii, among others. great activity for the young Schoharie Hayshakers well as other states. The modern western square people. At one time 4-H in Middleburg, all part Elma explains that what dances are usually held in Clubs offered square dancing, of the modern western makes a good caller is the churches and schools so there even competing at the NY square dancing. use of good music, the call- is no alcohol. In Sidney, the State Fair, and schools offered Ray explains that er’s ability to provide dance Tri-County Dancers meet at square dancing in gym class. members of the local fi guration that is fl owing and the Sidney United Methodist The Taylors would like to en- square dance clubs have good choreography. While not Church. The Taylors note that courage more young people already learned at least all callers have a good singing it is hard to fi nd a suitable lo- to give it a try. “Young people the basic calls by taking voice it is a plus. cation for square dancing that catch on fast and they fi nd it classes that are gener- Early on Ray enrolled in is available and economical. can be a lot of fun, and a way ally offered September a callers school in Harrison- Hardwood fl oors are the best. to make new friends.” through May. The basic burg, Va. and has also at- Tile fl oors are also suitable Ray and Elma see square program for the modern tended a number of conven- but it is diffi cult to dance on dancing as “a great way for western dancing is 64 tions. There are two calling carpeted fl oors. all ages to enjoy the music, let calls. While 64 calls organizations, Caller Lab, The lack of available space off a little steam, meet people, may sound like a lot to which is international, and to hold square dances is one make new friends, and ex- learn, he says it really American Callers Assn. Both reason why it is diffi cult to ercise.” For Ray and Elma isn’t diffi cult. Once the organizations offer assistance promote an interest in the square dancing continues to modern western square danc- be a very important part of ing. Elma said some people their life. While Ray is usu- also associate square danc- ally the caller, they both enjoy ing with the old attire - short the fun and companionship of skirts and bouffant petticoats, square dancing, and together colorful but not always con- have widened their circle of venient. The modern dress is friends. more casual. There is also a time commitment involved Congressional Candidate Welcoming New Claudia Tenney To Speak in Patients Bainbridge Friday, Feb. 12 BAINBRIDGE - Assem- and pro-family issues. She has Same-Day blywoman Claudia Tenney also opposed the increased will be the featured speaker at spending and taxation pushed Appointments the Bainbridge Town Hall on by Albany. She has a special Where and when Friday, Feb. 12 at 7 p.m. The heart for veterans and active Town Hall is located at 15 military. Her son is currently North Main St. in Bainbridge. serving as a Marine. you need us! Tenney is a Republican can- Claudia Tenney is an at- didate for the Congressional torney and businesswoman District 22 seat currently with family ties to Chenango Your good health and well being starts with held by Rep. Richard Hanna. County. She is also part owner UHS Primary Care and digital imaging. From when Hanna recently announced of her family’s business in UHS Primary Care Sidney his retirement at the end of Sherburne. This is Tenney’s you first see your doctor, through testing, treatment this term. There will be a second time running for this Republican Primary for this Congressional seat. The fi rst and recovery, we coordinate every step. It’s how we seat in June. The 22nd. Con- was 2 years ago when she gressional District covers all narrowly lost to incumbent bring people effective care. Your healthcare team, of Chenango and Cortland Hanna. Counties and most of Broome The public is invited to at- backed by advanced technologies, is dedicated to County. tend. Refreshments will be Assemblywoman Tenney provided. making and keeping you well. has been an outspoken Con- This event is sponsored by servative champion in Albany Friends of Claudia Tenney Rohan Jayasena, MD Khaula Rehman, MD UHS Primary Care Sidney and UHS Imaging fi ghting hard against the NY and the Tri-County Tea Party SAFE Act and other anti-2nd. Patriots. For questions call are ready to help with on site testing, same-day Amendment legislation, as 764-8303. well as fi ghting for pro-life appointments and a central location. To make an appointment or move your records to UHS, New Thrift, Afton Historian call 561-2200. Gift Shop Is Charles Decker Visit uhs.net for more information. Sandra Tranvaag, RN, FNP-BC Now Open In Is Turning 90 UHS Primary Care Sidney Sidney AFTON - Afton Historian Charles Decker is turning 90 44 Pearl Street, Sidney SIDNEY - S.O.U.L. Sanctu- years old. An open house ary, a new thrift and gift shop, in his honor will be held on 561-2200 is now open at 34 Main St., Saturday, Feb. 20 from 1 to 4 Sidney. S.O.U.L. is in support pm. at the Afton Presbyterian UHS Imaging Sidney of a local feral cat sanctuary. Church, 11 Academy St. The shop is open Mondays, A light lunch will be served. 44 Pearl Street, Sidney Wednesdays, Fridays and Sat- The gift of your presence is all urdays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. that is needed. 561-4668 Donations of clothing, If you can’t attend the party, knick-knacks, household please send Charles a birth- Open Monday 8:00am–5:00pm items and small furniture will day card. His mailing address be gratefully accepted dur- is 335 State Highway 41, Af- ing regular business hours. ton, NY 13730-2220. If you No large items or electronics, have questions, call Nancy at Making Healthcare Better...Right now! please. 235-0916.