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Volume V Thursday, January 29, 2015 Issue 16 FREE It's Time for Winterfest!!

FREE THE HOMER NEWS 2 • January 29, 2015 • The Homer News

Around Town Assessor's Office: Exemption Where is The Homer The Voice of the Town Applications Due News Being Read?? The Homer News by March Published for Homer Residents The Assessors Office for the Town of Homer reminds anyone The Homer News is published in Homer by The Homer News. who qualifies for a tax exemption Distribution is that applications are due in the every other Thursday to all households and office by March 1, 2015. These businesses in Homer. include Agriculture, Enhanced Star, and Senior Citizen exemptions. The Homer News is a community-based news- Do not wait until it's too late to file. paper dedicated to informing townspeople of current If you miss the filing date you will events and issues; serving as a forum for the free miss some important savings on exchange of views of town residents; and celebrating your tax bill. the people, places and happenings that make the Town of Homer unique. If you are going to be away, file before you leave. Editor:Donald Ferris The Assessor's Office in the Homer *** Town Hall is open Wednesday and Thursday from 8:30 to 12:30 p.m. Subscription Rates: Phone 607-749-3153. The Homer News is delivered at no cost to all So where's the Homer News being read? It traveled with me to Homer addresses in the 13077 zip code. Belize City, Belize and found its way into the hands of the 31 stu- We are offering subscriptions for The Homer dents in Miss Johnson's Standard 1 (second grade) classroom at News. Personal or out-of-town subscriptions are Caucuses Held St. Joesph's Roman Catholic School!! available for $36 per year (First Class). Payable in advance. Send check or money order to: January 20 - The Homer News, Candidates Picked for P.O. Box 125, Homer, NY 13077 Email your address to: March 18 Village Election Community Chorus Seeking Members [email protected] The Republican and Democratic par- Come sing with the Community Signed Articles, Letters, Photographs and ties held their respective caucuses on PM beginning February 17, 2015. Drawings of interest are welcomed to be con- January 20 to select their candidates Chorus at the Center for the Arts. We will meet at the Center for the sidered for publication. All articles are subject to for Mayor and Trustees in the March Arts. editing for clarity and length. Materials not used 18 election. (NOTE: the election is on The Center for the Arts in Homer will be returned if a self-addressed stamped WEDNESDAY this year, due to the third is hosting the fourth year of its The chorus will practice a diverse envelope is provided. tuesday being St. Patrick's Day) Community Chorus. We are now selection of songs. A membership Republicans selected Ed Finkbeiner registering new and returning fee of $40 ($35 for Center for the THANK YOU! to be their candidate for Mayor, and Kevin Slack (incumbent) and Eugene members for the spring 2015 ses- Arts members) will help defray Circulation: 3,800 copies per issue. sion. Talented musician, Marina Copyright © 2015 The Homer News Smith to be candidates for Trustee. the cost of the 10-week spring Democrats selected Genevieve Suits Gorelaya, brings her extensive session. Scholarships are avail- The Homer NEWS (incumbent Republican) to be their can- experience and enthusiasm to able. didate for Mayor and Suzanne Riley the role of our chorus director. P.O. Box 125 Homer, New York 13077 (incumbent) to be their candidate for Chorus membership is open to This chorus is planned to be Trustee. men and women, 16 and older, a relaxing and enjoyable night [email protected] The top 2 vote-getters for Trustee will who enjoy singing. out for all participants. Encourage Telephone: 607-749-2613 fill the posts currently held by Slack and Riley. your friends and family members Both Finkbeiner and Smith are new- No auditions are required to join to be a part of this fun way to Friend us on Facebook for comers to elected politics in the village. the chorus, and chorus members share the joy of singing. updates on news and events do not need to know how to read as we receive them. music. At the end of the ses- If you would like to join the Homer Seniors sion, we perform for the residents Center for the Arts’ Community of local retirement and nursing Chorus, please call Teri Holbert Contributors Seek Flea Market homes. at 749-4900 or email teri@center- Priscilla Berggren-Thomas, Ed Finkbeiner, Anita Donations 4art.org to receive a registration Jebbett, Martin Sweeney, Matt Banazek, Harry The chorus will meet on Tuesday form and updated information. Coleman evenings from 7:00 PM to 8:30 The David Harum Homer Senior Center is accepting donations for their Winterfest Flea Market PAID POLITICAL AD PAID POLITICAL AD Fundraiser on February 7th. Your Get The Homer News at: ‘trash’ is our treasure! No cloth- Thank You . . . to all who supported me Village Food Market, Homer Town Office, Homer ing please. in the Republican caucus. Village Office, Phillips Free Library, Homer Men’s and Any items donated for the sale Boys, Olde Homer House, Bev's, Oh My Goodness Health Foods, Lucky Kitchen, Lily Lanetree, Key are to benefit the Homer Senior Bank, Kory’s Diner, Super Cream, Origins, Denny Center. Please call 749-2362 for My goals as Mayor involve: Jack's, Anderson’s Farm Market, Crawl Space, Dandy Mart, Uncle Tom's Deli, Brown’s Garage, information. The center is a ser- • Work with Town Board to prepare Cosmic BBQ, Poole’s Drive In, Trinity Valley Dairy, vice of the Nutrition Program, a for a return to Town Hall Tops, Walgreen’s, Hyde’s Diner, Tyler's Cleaners, unit of the Cortland County Area CNY Living History Center, Steve & Lu's Diner, • Review village comprehensive plan Antiques on James, First Niagara Bank-Homer. Agency on Aging. for long range planning • Open communications with all On Line, www.TheHomerNews.com village residents

All opinions expressed in Letters and Commentaries Meet Ed at the Sherman House Restaurant, 11 N. Main St.; are those of the writers and not of Sat. Jan 31 9 am - noon; Thurs. Feb 12 7-9 pm; Sat. Mar 14 The Homer News, 9 am - noon which is published as an independent, non-biased community service and forum. e-mail: [email protected] The Homer News • January 29. 2015 •3

She Collected Bottles And Cans To Help EVENTS Fund Service Trip To Belize CALENDAR January 30 - Friday 'Mame' directed by Jack Carr perfor- This past summer, I placed a can mance begins at 7 pm Center for the and bottle collection bin outside the Arts Whitings Stage tickets - $5. GlassSmith, Homer, NY to raise money for my Service Trip to Belize. January 31 – Saturday This was a trip organized by my Samantha Fish doors open @ 7 show college, Fredonia State University begins @ 8. See center4art.org for of New York, to bring supplies to ticket price breakdowns or call Teri at three schools in Belize City, Belize 749-4900. and to allow my fellow classmates February 7 – Saturday and I to teach in these schools for 10:00 to 2:00 Winterfest 2015 Book two weeks during our winter break. Sale, Phillips Free Library 37 South I want to take this opportunity to Main Street. To benefit the Phillips Free thank those of you that donated Library. your cans and bottles towards this cause. It is greatly appreciated, and February 7 – Saturday I just wish that you could have seen WinterFest Pie Sale at the First United the faces of our students and coop- Methodist Church. 9:00 am – sold out. erating teacher when we presented Large variety of pies at a reasonable each classroom with a suitcase full price. Please stop in and check us out. of school supplies! Because of you, Enter through the back entrance. our group was able to help teach- Just some of the 5,202 cans and bottles donated and collected. ers that were down to their last February 14 - Saturday “A Taste of Chocolate”, a food- spare pencils, in their already bare sampling event will be held on Sat. minimum classrooms, to continue to Feb. 14, from 10:00 am- 2:00 pm, at develop young minds. There really the Columbian Presbyterian Church, are no words to describe the grati- corner routes 11 & 20, LaFayette. tude of the smiles on their faces, so Purchase some samples to taste, and thanks for all you did for them and take some home for your sweetheart. for me. You've touched my heart 50% of the proceeds will be donated to and theirs. Thanks again for your LaFayette Outreach. For more info., or generosity!! to donate goodies, contact: 677-3293, or [email protected] -Jessica Mitchell As space permits, The Homer News will print a brief notice of your organization’s event at no charge in the EVENTS CALENDAR. For more detailed notices we suggest you purchase a display ad. Please keep in Sign outside the GlassSmith, Homer, NY mind our publishing schedule and deadlines. February 3, 2015 for the February 12, 2015 issue.

"The Homer Food Pantry located in the Homer 1st United Methodist Church is open every Tuesday from 10AM to 1PM. We serve Homer residents and fami- lies with children enrolled in Homer Schools." “The Chocolate Debacle” Set for Feb. 14 in e.m.o. Real Estate LaFayette - All of the works of Karen Winters 6.6 acres of land for sale Schwartz will be available for purchase on Sat. Feb. 14, from 10:00 am- 2:00 Private Location • Wooded pm, at “A Taste of Chocolate” (a food- Two road access sampling event), at the Columbian Miss Johnson's class with myself and fellow classmate, Allison. Presbyterian Church, located at the Town of Scott • Land for corner of routes 11 & 20, Lafayette. They are being offered in support of snowmobiling, cross the National Alliance of Mental Illness (Syracuse chapter). There will be country skiing, gardening. autographed copies available, as well as a representative from NAMI to explain their organization. For more info., contact: 677-3293, cpresbyt@ Physical Therapy Remember, it only twcny.rr.com ; or NAMI, 487-2085, Return to what matters most [email protected] . goes up in value! • Conveniently located in Homer Village next to Dashers Corner Pub • Evening and Weekend Hours • Accepting Credit Cards/Health Flex Account Cards • Physical Therapy Services including: Own it! Orthopedic and Sports Rehabilitation• Acute and Chronic Conditions Even Small Ads Get Noticed Pre and Post Operative Care• Injury Reduction/Prevention Training• Manual Hands on Care• Pediatric to Well Experienced Individuals• Priced at $15,000 Spinal Decompression in • Functional Movement Screening for athletes and active individuals alike call: Elaine Olson, Broker Call 749-2219 today to make an appointment! Ehren Heyer, PT, MPT, Functional Movement Screen Certified Expert The Homer News 6 North Main St., Homer, NY 607-749-2219 www.heyerpt.com 607-749-3912 4 • January 29, 2015 • The Homer News

Blues-rock Guitarist and Singer Samantha Fish Comes to Homer’s Homer As It Once Was Center for the Arts

HOMER, NY – On Saturday, January think that was reflected in the sound we 31st at 8 pm, the Center for the Arts went for.” brings to Homer, Samantha Fish in her And yet, elsewhere, backed by the only Central New York appearance this versatile production of longtime collabo- year. rator Mike Zito, you’ll find Samantha Blues-rock guitarist and sing- shifting gears to the aching slide-guitar er Samantha Fish has been play- balladry of “Over You” (“Echoing words, ing up a storm on new Ruf Records said I’d never make it on my own…”) CD, Black Wind Howlin’ released this and the redemptive country song, “Last past September as a follow-up to her September” (“Don’t remember the 2012 Blues Music Awardwinning label curves of my face/Can’t feel the warmth debut, Runaway. The album features in my embrace/Well I’m here to remind Samantha’s blazing guitar and vocals you…”). backed by Mike Zito on guitar and She might stop off for a gritty cover vocals, plus his fellow Royal Southern of Howlin’ Wolf’s “Who’s Been Talking,” Brotherhood members Yonrico and co-wrote “Go to Hell” with Zito, but Scott on drums/percussion and Charlie all other tracks are Samantha’s self- Wooton on bass. Special guests include penned originals, and it’s a mix that will Paul Thorn on vocals, Johnny Sansone keep listeners on their toes. “I wanted on harmonica and Bo Thomas on fiddle. this record to have a modern rocking Kansas City-based Samantha Fish sound,” she explains of the album’s has been on a major roll ever since vibe. “I also wanted it to have elements she teamed up with Cassie Taylor and of Americana, country and roots.” Dani Wilde on Ruf’s 2011 release, Girls It hasn’t been that long since a with Guitars, and fueled by the trio’s teenaged Samantha Fish first started Blues Caravan tour of Europe and the showing up at her local Kansas City US, created an international buzz in blues club, Knuckleheads Saloon, and the blues world. Later that same year began soaking up the sounds of visiting she recorded Runaway, her solo debut modern blues guitar masters like Mike on Ruf, which mixed gutsy riff-blues Zito and Tab Benoit, then going back rockers like “Down In The Swamp” to ’80s heroes like Stevie Ray Vaughan with the mellow small-hours jazz of and following the lineage to the pre-war “Feelin’ Alright,” while marinating her Delta masters. “I fell in love with it,” she songwriting in the groove of the Rolling told Premier Guitar of her growing pas- Stones and even tipping a hat to Heart. sion for the form, “and started doing my “It’s all the sounds I grew up with,” homework by listening to the old guys she explained at the time, “with my like Son House and Skip James.” own spin.” Earlier this year Samantha With those influences as her template, joined labelmate Devon Allman for a Samantha incorporated the sounds of sultry duet of the Tom Petty classic, the classic rock of The Rolling Stones “Stop Draggin’ My Heart Around,” that and Tom Petty, alongside contemporary appeared on Devon’s Turquoise CD artists like Sheryl Crow and The Black and accompanying video. Crowes, in putting together a sound that Hitting a receptive international blues would become her own. By the age of and rock press, Runaway was hailed as 18, Samantha had settled on a sear- a thrilling opening statement, earning ing lead guitar style that expressed her a string of rave reviews and radio air- own voice rather than mimicking clichéd play, climaxed by her winning the Blues blues licks note-for-note. She quickly Music Award (BMA) for “Best New Artist broke into a dues-paying period on the Kansas City jam circuit: an apprentice- Debut” in 2012. “I’m truly humbled by Bridal Barn presents their First Annual the recognition,” Samantha said after- ship at the sharp end that tightened her American Legion Post ward. “I can barely wait to make record musical chops, polished her stagecraft number two…” and gave her the grit to overcome occa- 465 News & Notes Now, the wait is over, as Samantha sional skepticism about her age, hair Bridal Show Fish unleashes a major storm of her tone and gender. Information for Veterans from American Center for the Arts trademark guitar work and soulful vocals For more information on the artist, Legion, Post 465, Homer New York February 8th on Black Wind Howlin’. “It has a rebel- visit www.samanthafish.com and www. 11-3pm lious streak,” says the bandleader of rufrecords.de. General admission tick- Veterans: Dues are Due!!! Please her gamechanging new album, “and a ets for this performance are Adults $28; don't forget to renew your member- prevalent theme is, ‘I’m not gonna take Seniors $23; $15 for Students 18+ with ship. your sh*t anymore…’” Valid ID and Under 18 are Free. Tickets For the Community: Don't forget No “sophomore slump” here, as Black can be purchased in advance through to join us during the upcoming Winter Wind Howlin’ leaps from the speak- the Center’s website at www.center4art. Festival in Homer - February 6-7. We ers with 12 smoking tracks that chart org or by calling the box office at (607) will be serving hot dogs/hamburgers Samantha’s evolution as songwriter, 749-4900. on Friday night and hosting a wine gunslinger and lyricist. “Since complet- If available, tickets will be sold at the tasting on Saturday afternoon. Hope ing Runaway back in 2011, I’ve been door on the nights of the performance. to see you then!! on tour pretty much non-stop,” she pro- The Center Social Hour begins at 7pm, To Benefit Veterans in our Community: claims. “I’ve spent a lot of time writing, offering desserts, coffee, tea, wine and Honor Flights of Syracuse are looking playing and listening to music. I feel like beer for purchase as a fundraiser for for Participants and Volunteers. In the themes and the sound of my music the Center. case you didn't know, the Honor Flights have This performance is sponsored by network takes Vets to Washington, DC matured. To me, it’s about the human Geologic NY, Inc., along with our season to spend a day visiting the national experience from my perspective, as well sponsors: The Cortland Beer Company, memorials dedicated to their service as people I’ve come into contact with WXHC 101.5 FM, The Cayuga Radio and sacrifice. Departure is early Local Vendors over the last few years.” Group, Ramada and morning, with the returning flight in Fashion Show Rather than trying to duplicate what Linani’s Catering/Sherman House early evening. Top Priority is given she accomplished on her first success, Restaurant. to WWII and Korean Vets or any war Door Prizes Samantha re-defines The Center for the Arts in Homer, veteran with a terminal illness. Their Grand Prize ...awarded to one lucky bride! located at 72 South Main Street in the her sound throughout the tracks on Motto: “We can’t all be heroes. Some Space is limited so call now to be added to Black Wind Howlin’. She can be brutally village, at the corner of Routes 11 and of us have to stand on the curb and our guest list!...Call Jodi at 745-6180... rocking on cuts like the tour bus snap- 90, just off exit 12 of I-81, provides the clap as they go by.” — Will Rogers Check out the Bridal Barn Facebook page shot of “Miles To Go” (“Twelve hours to region and community with a broad The Homer Legion is researching the for a complete list of vendors! Reno/ten hours til the next show”), the spectrum of cultural and artistic activi- possibility of sponsoring members and ties that provide education, enlighten- Bridal Barn swaggering “Sucker Born” (“Vegas left guides for the upcoming April 25 flight. The Homer Exchange Building me weary, LA bled me dry/skating on ment, and entertainment. While per- If you are interested in participating, 21 North Main Street fumes as I crossed the Nevada line…”) formance is premium at the Center for please let us know. For more informa- Historic Homer, NY and the venomous “Go To Hell” (“Oh, the Arts, the Center is an accessible tion go to their website: Honor Flights 607-745-6180 this ain’t my first rodeo/You hit yourself facility for yearround classes, work- Syracuse. a dead end/Your voodoo eyes, ain’t shops, exhibits, summer camps, and Upcoming Meetings: January 31 and gonna cast a spell/So you can go to conferences devoted to the visual and February 28. Monthly meetings start hell!”). “I’ve becometougher,” she notes performing arts. at 1000 hrs. of these head-banging moments, “and I Brenda McIntosh-Clark, Adjutant The Homer News • January 29. 2015 •5

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Select Varieties, Stouffer’s Select Varieties Red or Green 2/$ $ 00 $ 88 French Bread Pizza 10.38-12.38 oz. Chobani Yogurt 5.3 oz. Seedless Grapes lb. 2 5 1 Garden Fresh Select Varieties Select Varieties ¢ $ 00 2/$ Green Cabbage lb. 48 Banquet Pot Pies 7 oz. 1 Home Maker’s Orange Juice 59 oz. 5 Fresh, Crunchy ¢ Select Varieties Shurfine Carrots 1 lb. bag 68 2/$ $ 79 Fresh, Healthy Lean Cuisine Meals 6-16.5 oz. Soft Cream Cheese 8 oz. ¢ 6 1 Yellow Onions 2 lb. bag 88 BREAD ICE CREAM Stroehmann’s 3/$ Several Varieties 2/$ D’Italiano Breads 20 oz. 5 Shurfine Ice Cream 48 oz. 6 Shurfine Stroehmann’s $ 99 Nutty Cones 2/$ D’Italiano Rolls 15-18 oz. 2 6 pk. 5 Shurfine Shurfine $ 39 Ice Cream Sandwiches or Fudge Bars 2/$ Hamburger or Hot Dog Rolls 8 pk. 1 12 pk. 6 THANK YOU FOR SHOPPING WITH US! ATM AVAILABLE 6 • January 29, 2015 • The Homer News

Feb. 6th & 7th – All Around the Village Food, Fun & Entertainment New this year: Craft Beer Tasting & Winter WingFest Sponsors: Economy Paving Co. Suit-Kote Corp. Homer Business Association HoBeau’s Fireside Grill, Cinquanti Real Estate Heritage Realty, Homer Men & Boys FULL SCHEDULE: www.homerwinterfest.org Brochures at Local Merchants

Come join us for our Grand Opening at the 2015 WINTERFEST

Cinnamon Buns to be sold by the Senior Citizens at the Sr. Center in the Homer Town Hall during Homer Auto. Home. Life. Bank Winterfest.

The SHERMAN HOUSE RESTAURANT

and Chris Merta, Agent Mon - Fri 9:00am - 6:00pm WINTERFEST Linani’s Catering 19 N Main Street, Unit - D Sat 9:00 am - 1:00pm come see us at the Evenings by appointment Craft/Antiques Show Homer, NY 13077 at the Junior High School Bus: 607-662-4811 [email protected] New for 2015! Now Serving: LUNCH Stop by to say hello to your new Homer neighbor Tuesday - Saturday 11-2pm Chris Merta State Farm DINNER during the WINTERFEST Celebrations Thursday - Saturday Saturday February 7th until 4pm 5-9pm

Located in the back of The Homer Exchange Building HISTORIC EVENT VENUE & EVENT CATERING next to Linani’s Catering & Sherwood Restaurant. 11 North Main Street Historic Homer New York Call...607-749-9999 The Homer News • January 29. 2015 •7

The Greater Homer Retail Partnership supports

Pick up your WINTERFESTÊ2015 ‘WinterFest Passport’ from any of these stores & enter to win the Grand Prize Goodie Basket!

Food-Ice Sculpture-Bon re-Dance-Live Radio-Antique Roadshow-Parade-Book Sale-Beer & Wine Tasting-Human Sled Race-Hockey-Snowshoe-Clamfest-Snowmobile Display-and much more! Be sure to visit these great downtown businesses during Winterfest weekend! Beads & Beyond Lily Lanetree Olde Homer House Homer Men & Boys 17 South Main St 9-11 South Main St 19A South Main St 5 South Main St If you want to pay full price, that’s your business. Jewelry Making Supplies Amazing Design and Style at an a ordable Price! Home Furnishings & Gifts Women’s Apparel, Accessories & Gifts If you want the best price, that’s our business! Village Food Market Prima Salon Empire 41 7 South Main St 19 North Main St 23 North Main St Shop us for FRESH meat, deli and produce!! We make you your most beautiful self Trendy clothing, accessories and gifts

Mama Goose Have your Winterfest Passport stamped at Liv’s Trading Co 27 North Main St each of these participating stores for a 25 North Main St Sturdy and stylish gently-used children’s clothing sizes 0-14 Buy and Sell current-style women’s clothing Baby gear & select products that mama’s love. chance to win the Grand Prize! and accessories in a boutique atmosphere

HOMER EXCHANGE BUILDING DOWNTOWN HOMER Prima Salon, Empire 41, FEBRUARY Beads & Beyond, Village Food Market Mama Goose, Liv’s Trading Co 6-7 Olde Homer House, Lily Lanetree Headquaters for the BEST Wedding Bands Money Can Buy Under $200 $500 or Less Over $500

14k 3mm 14k White Gold 14k White Gold Half-Round Prong Set Diamond Baking and decorating cinnamon buns for the Sr. Citizens Winterfest sale are Wedding Diamond Half-Round from l. to r.: Cheryl Darling, Carol Mitchell, Alice Barned and Bev Heath. Band Wedding Band Wedding Band Homer Seniors to Sell Cinnamon Sheridan’s Fine Jewelry Buns at Winterfest Feb. 7 6 Main St • Cortland, NY 13045 607.753.7003 • www.sheridanjewelers.com The Homer Senior Citizens Club will be selling cinnamon buns at the Sr. Center, Town Hall basement, on Saturday, Feb. 7 during Winterfest. Individual buns will be $1, a pan of 6 will be $5.50 Bridal Barn 1st Annual Last year they made and sold 1128 buns. This year they expect to surpass that number by taking pre-orders. Bridal Show If you would like to order from the Seniors, call 749-2362 Center for the Arts Monday 1-7 or Tues-Thurs 9-1. February 8 11-3pm They will also be selling "whoopie pies" and conducting a "Flea Bridal Barn ..... 21 North Main Street Market Sale" on Feb 7th. The Homer Exchange Building Historic Homer, NY ..... 607-745-6180 8 • January 29, 2015 • The Homer News

Pinewood Derby Returns to Homer Elementary School with Enthusiastic Support

Homer Pack 85 Cub Scouts held their Pinewood Derby race at the Homer Elementary School cafeteria on Saturday. Cheered on by family and friends, the boys raced their cars down the 4 lane track set up on a line of tables in the cafeteria. Cub Scout parent Jason Arnold designed and built the precise electronic timing system that determined the winner and second through fourth place in each heat. The cars were grouped by scout dens; Tigers, Wolves, and Bears: and rank Webelos 1 and 2. A category for “Family” allowed family members to race a car also. Results:Tiger Den - First Grade; 1st David Perry, 2nd Matthew Costa, 3rd Anthony Cicioni. Wolf Den - Second Grade; 1st Nicholas Barbieri, 2nd Nicholas Costa, 3rd Christopher McMullin. Bear Den - 3rd Grade; 1st Riley Ferris, 2nd Julian Escher, 3rd Peter Verfuss. Webelos I - 4th Grade; 1st Aaron Lener, 2nd Evan Butts, 3rd Kollin Griffin. Webelos II - 5th Grade; 1st Zack Arnold, 2nd Logan Payne, 3rd Ryan Poole. Family Class - cars are named; 1st Cayleb Hall with Lightning Strike, 2nd Stacy Hall with Jag's battle, 3rd Patrick Clune with Clune's Classic. Overall fastest car with an average speed of 2.567 seconds - Zack Arnold.

First photo is Aaron, second photo is Zack, third photo is Mathew then Draven then Damian then Cooper. Jason Arnold. Derby 9 = photo of some of the cars Derby 18 = Wolf first place winner Nicholas Derby 20 = Webelos I first place winner Aaron Derby 22 = Webelos II first place winner and Overall fastest car Zack

To The Editor:

Congratulations to all who had a part in the no fracking decision in NYS. I would like to thank everyone who stood up against fracking by: attending rallies, writing letters, putting up NO FRACK signs, presenting information to town boards, writ- ing positions papers, visiting frack sites in PA, showing up at gatherings at State Fair on Governor’s day, manning health fair booths and field day displays with handouts, running for office at local and state level with no fracking as part of their platform, holding open presentations, environmental organizations, pro-bono attorneys, scientists and health professionals, over 200 bans and moratoriums that came from towns in NYS and by the public sending in over 200,000 com- ments to our state DEC giving the documented negative effects of fracking.

Last but not least thanks to our governor, the DEC and the acting Commissioner of Health for assessing the multitude of facts and to arrive at the decision to ban hydrofracking in NYS because it’s just not safe. If I forgot to mention anyone or a group that brought facts of the heavy industry to be known to others, I apologize. Hopefully, I left no one out.

The excuse that some towns gave in the past was that they can’t afford to write up a moratorium. It is no longer valid. The towns now need to put in strict road use that prevents heavy industry, write strong zoning laws and put a compre- hensive plan together. If government officials don’t represent the wishes of the majority – why are they even there? Who’s pressuring them not to represent the majority? Some county legislators signed on to the Indian Land deal because they were threatened in some form from Albany. Many said it wasn’t good but voted for it anyway. Who is intimidating the government in these small towns now and in which way?

We can take a breather and enjoy the moment but we can’t go on vacation because the gas lobbyists are already pushing to do away with the decision to ban the heavy industry of hydrofracking in New York State of which the taxpayers will be paying millions of dollars to fight big gas and oil. Our town board recently made a comment to the effect “maybe now we can end hearing about hydrofrack- ing.” They should tell that to the gas industry.

Joe Yankowski The Homer News • January 29. 2015 •9 Chris Merta Opens New News from the Library State Farm Agency in Homer By Priscilla Berggren-Thomas Chris Merta has joined the State 2 million bank accounts. Commercial Farm family of Good Neighbor Agents Soul Mates 10:30 am, when school is in session. auto insurance, along with coverage and officially opened ton January 1, I’m in love with a man called There are no programs on snow days for renters, business owners, boats and 2015. The Chris Merta State Farm Ove. Literally and figuratively. Literally, or school holidays. Please check the motorcycles, is also available. State agency is located at 19 N. Main Street Swedish author Fredrik Backman’s library website for upcoming themes. Farm is ranked No. 41 on the 2014 (Unit D), Homer, NY. book A Man Called Ove is my current Fortune 500 list of largest companies Prior to becoming a State Farm favorite book. Figuratively, the charac- Rockin’ Readers His office includes two staff members, nd Agent, Chris worked for Ongweoweh ter Ove is my mentor. He is who I want Rockin’ Readers, our K-2 grade Yuliya Pecheny and Sean Cuerou, Corp – Ithaca as a director in sales to be when I grow up. He may only story and activity time is on Wednesday who are well prepared to help custom- and market development for over eight exist on paper, but he is my soul mate. afternoons at 3:25 pm. Miss Tammy ers with their insurance and financial years. He studied at SUNY Oswego You see, Ove is a curmudgeon on the will be offering a fun program with services needs in both English and and later earned his Master’s degree grand scale. I don’t even come close to stories, crafts, games, and songs. Ukranian. from Syracuse University. Chris the level of curmudgeonhood that Ove There are no programs on snow days “Being a part of this company has is excited about his new venture in achieves. or school holidays. Please check the allowed me to witness first-hand how insurance and financial services, and Bruce would say I love this book library website for upcoming themes. much State Farm cares about people,” becoming a regular part of the Homer and this character just because they said Chris. “I became an agent to help community. are Swedish. He thinks I claim to like people understand their unique risks Maker Space Open Hours “My wife and I have wanted to crazy weird Swedish movies and books and help them find the right resources The library’s MakerSpace is open own a business in Homer for many as a tribute to my ancestors homeland to realize their dreams and plan for their every Tuesday from 5pm – 8 pm years,” said Chris. “When presented and not because I really like them. future.” and most Wednesdays from 6-8 pm. the opportunity to become a State His case in point is the Swedish film, Chris and his family, wife Mary, son LEGOS Mindstorms and Story Starter Farm agent in this area, it was an easy Sound of Noise, which I think is hysteri- Wyatt (15), and daughter Chloe (12) sets, Cricut Explore, the digital drawing decision.” cally funny and Bruce thinks is stupid. currently live in Binghamton, NY but tablet, and building kits and equipment State Farm and its affiliates are the Sound of Noise is about a tone deaf are looking forward to moving into are available for use. Sign up to use largest provider of car insurance in the detective from a famous musical family the Homer school district this coming the 3-D printer and digitizer. 3-D printer U.S. Chris is now one of 18,000 State who is tracking down a group of guerilla summer. Chris is an avid bicyclist who sign-ups are also available at other Farm agents and more than 65,000 musicians. These musical bandits do enjoys competing in local run and tri- times. Call the library for information. employees who serve almost 84 mil- percussive performances across the athlon races. We are also hosting MakerSpace lion policies and accounts – approxi- city using stolen bull dozers and jack Chris can be reached online at www. Demonstration nights. Demo Night mately 82 million auto, home, life, hammers as their instruments. Really, chrismerta.com or by calling (607) 662- the scene where they tear up the road are on the 3rd Tuesday of the health and commercial policies in the th 4811. outside the concert hall while playing month. Tuesday, February 17 at 6:30 United States and Canada, and nearly a symphony with a bull dozer is worth pm will be a demonstration of cake watching the whole movie for. decorating. But contrary to what Bruce says, my love for Ove has nothing to do with a Lego Club getting started! Bring Us Your Car, misplaced sense of pride in my heri- Lego Club for 1st and 2nd graders is tage. Ove takes curmudgeonlyness to the 2nd Monday of each month from 4-5 Van, or Truck a new level. I could study with Ove for pm. The club for 3rd and 4th graders will the rest of my life and not attain such be the 4th Monday of each month from 607/753-1714 a degree of perfect curmudgeonance. 4-5 pm. Space is limited, so stop by • NYS Inspection Jim Ferris Don’t for a moment think that Ove is the library to sign up. • Oil Change & Filter ASE Certified Master Auto Tech a curmudgeon with a heart of gold Feb. 9th – 1st and 2nd grade club though. Ove is a curmudgeon who so Feb. 23rd – 3rd and 4th grade club. • Brakes & Suspension Rt. 13 North believes people are idiots, he has to • Computer Diagnostics at Lorings Crossing help them despite the fact it’s the last New SciFi/Fantasy Book Club “Big or Small, We Fix Them All” thing he wants to do. If he didn’t, he’d Not enough swords and sorcery in have to deal with their incompetence your life? Not enough good triumph- and lack of ability to do anything right ing over evil? Well, we can help with Gaiman and Pratchett can imagine it. able Mondays, and Thursdays from and that is beyond him. After all, there that. The SciFi/Fantasy book discus- 3-4 pm and can help you check out is a right way to do things, as all cur- sion open to adults and teens meets Teen Writers’ Group and Film Club and download e-materials. They can mudgeons know. So, sweet Ove ends the third Wednesday of the month at If you are between 6th and 12th grade also help with other computer ques- up helping everyone despite the fact he 6:30 pm. This is your chance to get and you love to write, or make mov- tions. Call ahead, to make an appoint- can’t stand anyone. your fantasy, dragon, magic-wielding, ies, consider joining the Teen Writers’ ment, or drop by. The only thing more wonderful than space travel, swashbuckling fix. Ove, is Fredrik Backman his creator, Group, or Teen Film Club. Both groups Board of Trustees Meeting Wednesday, February 18, we’ll be meet on Tuesdays. The Teen Writers who manages to make Ove both funny discussing Good Omens: the Nice The library board meets the third and poignant. If he weren’t so darn group meets from 3:30 until 4:30 pm, Monday of each month at 7 pm in the and Accurate Prophecies of Agnes followed by the Teen Film club which young, I’d be in love with him, too. The Nutter, Witch by Neil Gaiman and Community Meeting Room. Meetings man can write. And writing funny is the meets from 4:30 until 5:30 pm. Terry Pratchett. “According to The Nice The writers’ group works on all ele- are open to the public. way to my heart. and Accurate Prophecies of Agnes Backman’s next book, My Grandmother ments of fiction writing and all genres, Nutter, Witch (the world’s only com- from fantasy to mystery and beyond. For more information about any of Asked Me to Tell You She’s Sorry, is pletely accurate book of prophecies, due out in June of this year. Even the The film club is working on a new film our programs call 749-4616 or check written in 1655, before she exploded), with members acting as screenwriters, out our website at www.phillipsfreeli- title suggests that grandma promises to the world will end on a Saturday. be a lot like Ove. I don’t know how I will actors, directors and editors. Join the brary.org. Next Saturday, in fact. Just before din- fun! manage to wait till June though. I may ner.” Unfortunately “a somewhat fussy have to read A Man Called Ove again. angel and a fast-living demon—both Phillips Free Library Hours: Monday 10 am to 6 pm of whom have lived amongst Earth’s Help with Nooks, Kindles, and Tuesday 2 pm to 8 pm mortals since The Beginning and have Downloadable books What’s New at the Library? Wednesday 10 am to 8 pm grown rather fond of the lifestyle—are Do you need help downloading Thursday 2 pm to 8 pm not actually looking forward to the ebooks and audiobooks to your Nook, Pre-School Story Time Friday 2 pm to 6 pm Pre-School Story Time with Miss coming Rapture.” Join us in this fun Kindle, or iPad? Let our Teen Tech Saturday 10 am to 2 pm Tammy is on Wednesday mornings at read about the apocalypse as only Volunteers help you. They are avail-

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Don't Miss the Final Performance of Ice Fishing is Happening Again "Mame" on Friday Night at C4A

MAME, a Broadway smash atre, adult comedies, Reader's musical, Theatre, classic dramas and a community theatre fundrais- cabarets. er for the Center for the Arts 7 pm January 30 The recent standing-room-only Tickets: $ 5 general admis- showcase of area high school sion available at Origins by performers featuring Broadway CoffeeMania and Sheridan's actor Chuck Wagner proves that Jewelers and at the door. there is abounding budding tal- ent in our neighborhood--and A lady at the top of a staircase MAME spotlights singers, danc- blows a bugle! The ragtag gag- ers, actors, and backstage artists gle of party-goers crammed into of all ages working their hearts her apartment sing a raucous out to entertain and to keep the lights on at the Center. "It's Today!" and we're off and These hardy souls were taking advantage of the thick ice on running, hitting the high life and Audiences unfamiliar with the Goodale Lake to see if they could catch some fish. the temperature hi-jinx of the Roaring Twenties. story will be tickled by how funny was in the low teens. And then a 10-year-old orphan and good, clean FUN the musical shows up. And the whole world is. In the local version, the cast changes. ranges from age 8 to (ahem) well beyond grown-up status, with So begins the timeless plot of newcomers and veterans alike. MAME, the Broadway musical "It's like the old story you heard that made Angela Lansbury a in kindergarten, STONE SOUP," star and launched show tunes says Carr. "Everybody brings a that have become standards: unique, essential and priceless "We Need a Little Christmas," "If gift to the stage. Our MAME will He Walked Into My Life," and of be like none other." course the title song. The show started life as the memoirs of a The production is dedicated certain young orphaned Patrick by unanimous acclaim to local Dennis about his eccentric legend Margaret Perfetti, edu- Homer Auntie Mame and has evolved cator, administrator, and long- CLASSIFIEDS through several stage, musical time Center supporter. Many News and movie treatments. Homerites will remember her Ads BUSINESS SERVICES Working with actors, musicians behind the teacher's desk or the and technicians for the common principal's desk. Fans of the Old Get PROFESSIONAL TIMBER goal of raising money for the Timer's Band will recognize her Noticed. MANAGEMENT. Top prices paid for Center for the Arts of Homer, as the host and narrator of the all hardwoods. Recognized by D.E.C. Region 7. No job too big or small. volunteer director Jack Carr has Band's popular concerts. Perfetti 3rd generation logger. NYLT member assembled a cast and crew that was chosen for special recogni- Proof: certified. References available. 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With CLASSIFIED ADS - $7.50 MAME, our goal from the get-go $7.50 per issue for the first 20 words, And that word--community--is has been to raise money for the 5¢ for each word over 20 words one that gets repeated again Center--but also to entertain our Fill out and mail this coupon with your payment to the Classified Department, and again at the Center. "We're audiences. This time especially, PO Box 125, Homer, NY 13077. All ads must be in our hands by Friday at 5 p.m. for Thursday’s paper. all volunteers, putting our time we are keeping the ticket price Name ______and talents where our hearts are. low so that everybody can afford Adress ______This show is a big ol' valentine to to come and be part of the expe- Phone ______No. of Issues to run ____ the community." rience. 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THE HOMER NEWS Volume V January 29, 2015 Issue 16 Syracuse Chorale, Homer Historian to Bottle & Can Drive for Homer Appear During Homer Winterfest Event High After-Prom Party

The Syracuse Chorale ensemble will sing during Winterfest at "Lincoln Remembered: A Winterfest Reverie" The event is Friday, Feb. 6 at 7 p.m. at Homer Congregational Church.

The Syracuse Chorale continues Lincoln White House in 1862. its 2014-2015 theme of Abraham Chorale members will dress in period Lincoln's connection to Central New costume, perform songs of the Civil York with an appearance at Homer War era and serve food popular of the Winterfest. “Lincoln Remembered: A time period. Winterfest Eve Reverie” will be Friday, In addition, Martin Sweeney, Homer Feb. 6 at 7 p.m. at the Russell Lounge. historian and author of "Lincoln's Gift Congregational Church on the Green, from Homer, New York: A Painter, an Main Street, Homer. Editor and a Detective” (2011), will por- An ensemble of the Chorale will por- tray William Stoddard, assistant secre- tray the Hutchinson Family Singers, tary to Lincoln during his first term. Jim Aldrich, owner of Route 11 Redemption Center is helping coordinate the popular entertainers of the mid-1800s The event is a fundraiser and edu- can and bottle drive on February 7th to support the Homer High After-Prom who have been compared to The cational promo for the Chorale's Party. Weavers, Woody Guthrie and Joan April 19 concert, "A Lincoln Legacy," at Hendricks Chapel at Syracuse February 7th is the date for the can Baez. The group promoted abolition- and bottle drive to benefit the Homer School on Rt. 281 from 9 am to 12 ism, workers’ rights, temperance and University. Suggested donation is $5. Syracuse Chorale was formed in 1953, High School After-Prom All Night noon. Please bring all your redeem- women’s rights. They traveled in 1852 Party. this is a safe and fun alterna- able bottles and cans to support the to England with Frederick Douglass, and the choir rehearses Tuesday nights at First United Church of East tive for the Homer High Juniors and students. the former slave who became a writer Seniors. The Route 11 Redemption For pick-ups please call Jim at the and social activist. The Hutchinson Syracuse. For more information, see www.syracusechorale.org. Center is co-hosting the event at the Route 11 Redemption Center at 607- Family Singers performed at the south parking lot of the Homer High 591-9856 Center for the Arts Hosts Gallery Opening The Center for the Arts in Homer held the opening for the Community Arts Challenge on Friday evening. A large turnout came to view the art and artisan pieces and listen to the prose, poetry and music offered by the 53 artists who submitted works for display and judging. With more than 80 pieces, there is bound to be something for everyone; including oil and water colors, photog- raphy, artisan pieces such as quilts and sculptures, and writings. The display is open until February 21, 2015. Call (607)749-4900 to arrange a visit to the gallery.

Near right, Sunflower photograph by Sherry Dans.

Far right, watercolor by Tom Steger

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This photo of Joelle & Jamie Zimmerman was taken Sunday, November 9, 2014 at the Juyongguan Pass at the Great Wall of China. This renowned pass is about 37 miles from Beijing. They were in China on business with a group from Dairy Farmers of America, Jamie’s employer.