T Tri-Town T ews www.tritownnews.com VOL. 152 - NO. 41 NSidney, new York — friday, October 12, 2018 suggested price 75¢ Roast Pork Harvest Supper New Members Join Ford Returns to Promote Returns to Unadilla First Butternut Valley Grange Afton Motorsports Park for Presbyterian Page 11 2019 Season Page 5 Page 19 Longtime Unadilla Lawyer Sidney Students Sit No-Cost Loses Cancer Battle SATs to teaching, earned an ad- eral cousins. By Allison Collins vanced degree in administra- Dee is also survived by ex- tion from Syracuse University. tended family, Ryan and Tif- SIDNEY – For the third She earned her law degree fany Johnson of Homer. consecutive year, Sidney stu- from Touro School of Law in The family wishes to thank dents were able to sit the SAT Central Islip, New York. the staff of Memorial Sloane exam Wednesday at no charge Dee practiced law until Kettering Cancer Center in and during regular school recently from her office on New York for the exceptional hours. Main Street in Unadilla, as care given Dolores “Dee.” Doing so, officials said, well as for the Otsego County Special thanks is extended to means test-takers in rural dis- Public Defender’s Office. She Renee. tricts don’t have to overcome was a highly regarded profes- Friends may call from 11 travel restrictions experienced sional and deeply involved in a.m. to 1:00 p.m. this Saturday with weekend test dates or in- community service. at C.H. Landers Funeral Cha- cur the usual $65-plus test fee. Flying was a passion for pel, 21 Main St., Sidney. Call- “SAT participation grows Dee, who had a private pilot’s ing hours will be followed by UNADILLA – Dolores when it is administered on license. She was active in the a 1 p.m. memorial service. a school day—especially “Dee” Gayle Fogarty of Un- Fagan Flyers at the Sidney In lieu of flowers, memo- adilla passed away on Sept. among low-income students,” Sidney is one of only a few under the auspices of the Col- Airport, serving as president. rial donations may be made Jaslee Carayol, a representa- 29, 2018 at the age of 75. There she developed many to Heart of the Catskills Hu- districts in the state to admin- lege Board. She was born in Stamford tive with the College Board, ister the test this way, Sidney At the time, he said, Sid- friendships in the aviation mane Society, 46610 NY -10 which operates the SATs, said on Sept. 15, 1943, the daugh- community. Delhi, N.Y., 13753 or the Dela- Superintendent Dr. William ney’s student population was ter of the late Raymond and in a written statement. “And Christensen said, and New taking the exam at a percent- Dee was also a lover of ware Valley Humane Society a growing body of evidence Ida (Golfetto) Faora. Dolo- animals and enjoyed the com- 101 East Main St., Sidney, York is among 10 states in the age rate in the “low teens to res grew up in Grand Gorge. shows (that) offering the SAT country to do so. 20s.” pany of several dogs over the N.Y., 13838. at no cost to students during After graduating from high years. Condolences and memo- The arrangement, Chris- “With (the SATs) being school, she attended the State the school day propels more tensen said, began four years a gatekeeper to college and She is survived by longtime ries may be shared online at students into college. Sidney University of New York, grad- partner, Jerry Foote of Un- landersfh.com. ago when he approached the our kids not taking it,” he uating with a teaching degree. Central School is … clear- College Board. Christensen said, “the reality was that adilla; sister, Amelia (Amy) Arrangements are under ing the path for students by Dolores taught in several and Peter Kutcher of Lewis- the direction of C.H. Landers also sits on an advisory board kids were missing out on area schools and, in addition participating in SAT School berry, Pennsylvania; and sev- Funeral Chapel, Sidney. Day.” SATs Continued, Page 2 Bainbridge CofC to Honor Improvements Take Off at Sidney Gets 10K to Help Make Citizen of the Year Spalholz Sidney Municipal Airport Healthy Eating Fun By Allison Collins hour and dinner at 7. By Allison Collins “It’s a heck of a deal for saf- New York State Sen. Fred er airport operations,” Klindt BAINBRIDGE – The Akshar, R – Afton, and As- SIDNEY – Roughly a year said. Bainbridge Chamber of Com- semblyman Clifford Crouch, after U.S. Senators Charles After the $1.8 million an- merce recently announced R – Bainbridge, will speak at Schumer, D, and Kirsten Gil- nounced last September, this year’s Citizen of the the dinner. librand, D, announced $1.8 Klindt noted, remaining mon- Year, Barb Mulkins Spalholz, Tickets are on sale through million in federal funding for eys were allocated from a and Business of the Year, Oct. 20 at Bob’s Diner and the Sidney Municipal Airport, discretionary federal fund fed Scoville-Meno. NBT Bank Bainbridge. work is underway. by taxes collected on aviation The Commitment to Com- Spalholz, 63, a longtime Construction of a parallel fuel. The project cost includes munity Dinner honoring re- chamber board member and taxiway will mean safer oper- all design plans, construction cipients will take place Satur- owner of VIP Tax & Payroll ations at the airport, manager and moving enough dirt to day, Oct. 27 at Sundown Golf Service at 1 North Main St. in Gary Klindt said early this meet the two percent grading & Country Club in Guilford, Bainbridge, said she learned week. Klindt noted that the requirements, Klindt said. beginning with a 6 p.m. social of her selection last month. project, conceptualized more Though work was initially than 30 years ago, is expected planned for three phrases, to wrap next spring. Klindt said, all phases are Total, Klindt said, the proj- happening concurrently. Work ect will cost $3 million, with has been contracted through five percent of that amount JBS Dirt of Canastota. SIDNEY – Last week, Sidney Central School District contributed by the village. By running parallel to the announced receipt of $10,000 in grant funding from “(The village’s portion) preexisting runway, the new Creating Healthy Schools and Communities, a five- comes from the general fund,” taxiway will allow for safer Sidney Mayor Andy Matviak aircraft traffic and multiple year public health initiative under the auspices of the said. “We put in our portion crafts on the runway at a time, New York State Department of Health. as the bills come to us, but we while eliminating bottleneck- Thomas Hohensee, project coordinator for Creating have it set aside in the budget.” ing caused by the airport’s Healthy Schools and Communities, presented the check to Food Services Director Kim Corcoran and Sidney teacher and Wellness Committee member Josh Gray. According to a media release, the funding will enable the district’s purchase of pedal-powered blender bikes and a mobile cooking lab. “Our grant … provided funding for the two Fender Blenders, half of the edible kitchen cart and a rototiller for the school and community gardens,” Hohensee said in a written statement. Bainbridge ‘Citizen of the Year’ Barb Mulkins Spal- Creating Healthy Schools and Communities is a coor- holz stands in front of her downtown Bainbridge busi- dinated, multi-sector initiative designed to increase de- ness, VIP Tax & Payroll Service, early this week. mand for and access to healthy, affordable foods and opportunities for daily physical activity in high-need Bainbridge school districts and their associated communities. CORRECTION: Please ble New Wheels for Village Continued, note, an error was printed in ‘Fixture’.” The enforced tri- Airport Continued, last week’s photo titled “Sid- cycle was purchased for Jami, Page 2 Page 2 ney Donors Purchase, Assem- not Jimmy. TT 2 — Tri-Town News — Friday, October 12, 2018 SATs Continued scholarships and all types said. “But this levels the play- come boosted test scores. ficiencies. We’ve seen a lot of WEEKLY of opportunities.” ing field for all students. Hav- “Our scores are higher student engagement.” MEAT and CHEESE “What happens is, we ing it available to every kid because kids are in their “(Administrators) are negotiate a significantly is our goal … and it’s been natural school environment,” getting those reports back, SPECIALS reduced rate and we build real successful. We’re very he said. “So we’ve seen our too,” he added. “So it’s and PLATTERS it right into our budget,” he pleased.” scores go up and it’s a com- great for us, because we’re explained. “It’s typically $65 On Wednesday, Chris- bination of more kids taking able to pass that informa- BUY BULK BY THE POUND and $AVE or $70 for a student to take, tensen said, 38, or roughly it and kids being more com- tion back to teachers ... and but we’re not paying nearly 40 percent, of Sidney seniors fortable while they’re taking it’s a good barometer for us to FROM THE DELI – that. We’re in the range of $15 took the 154-question SAT it—they’re with their friends, know where our program is Meat & Cheese Platters, including several kinds of to $18 dollars per student and, test and 117, or 60 percent, in the confines of their school at. Before, we didn’t get that Swiss, Cheddar and Yogurt Cheese for the students receiving free of 10th- and 11th-graders sat and they’re not having to trav- data back.” and reduced lunch, which is the PSATs. Many seniors, he el outside of the district.” Christensen said the ini- the majority, it’s 100 percent noted, were taking the test for As an added bonus, Chris- tiative is open to interested Pine Ridge Groceries free.” the second or third time. Both tensen said, the modernized districts. 4086 State Hwy. 206, Bainbridge, NY • 607-967-5926 Christensen noted that the tests will be offered at Sidney format of test administration “Other districts can do school’s rate depends on the again in the spring. allows students and teachers it,” he said. “It’s a lot of Route 206 West (1¼ mi. from light at Rte. 7) number of student participants “This year is our highest to receive vital feedback. work. Our staff works ex- OPEN: MON.-FRI. 8-5; SAT. 8-4; CLOSED SUNDAYS and is discounted by partner- participation yet,” Chris- “One of the most impor- tremely hard to do this and MAJOR CREDIT CARDS & FOOD STAMPS ACCEPTED ing with high-volume districts tensen said. “We’ve more tant parts is that, once they we’re working with the Col- elsewhere in the state. than doubled our participa- take the test, the results lege Board. It’s a highly se- The initiative, Christensen tion in the PSATs and SATs are now automatically down- cured test and you follow their said, has been embraced by … and we’re seeing more and loaded to … an online reme- rules … but we’re thrilled teachers, students and parents. more students applying (for diation site,” he said. “So we about it and glad to do it.” “With our student socio- colleges) that I don’t think know exactly what a student’s For more information, visit economics, a huge obstacle would’ve before.” weaknesses are and students collegeboard.org. was coming in on a Saturday With increased participa- that want to, can use online and paying for the test,” he tion, Christensen said, has tutorials to work on those de- Bainbridge Continued The chamber’s choice, she member of the board of di- General Clinton Canoe Re- bridge United Way. noted, followed a nomination rectors, treasurer and as past gatta, for which she organizes “If I were to pick one and survey process. Spalholz president,” Chamber Presi- children’s entertainment. She (thing I’m proudest of),” she has been involved with the dent John Payne said. “(She) is has also served as treasurer said, “it would be helping to chamber in different capaci- always willing to step up and for several area organizations, keep the Community Chest ties for roughly 15 years. volunteer where needed and including the North Afton going … because I know “I’m honored, but I feel she works endless hours each United Methodist Church and it benefits a lot of different there are others that are just year at the General Clinton Chenango Chargers Soccer. groups in community.” as well-qualified for it as I Canoe Regatta.” For Spalholz, becoming Spalholz said, following am,” she said. Spalholz has Describing Spalholz as a and remaining so involved in the Oct. 27 celebratory din- offered accounting, payroll “tremendous asset,” he added, her hometown was an easy ner, she is looking forward to and tax services since launch- “She is truly a deserving re- choice. “continuing to work through- ing VIP in 2000. cipient of this year’s Citizen “I want to see Bainbridge out the community.” The Citizen of the Year of the Year honor.” thrive,” she said. “Bainbridge For more information on award is given to someone Spalholz, a Bainbridge na- comes off with a sense of upcoming chamber events, active in the Bainbridge com- tive who left the village in ear- community and all the orga- find “Bainbridge Chamber of munity with a track record ly adulthood before returning nizations that Bainbridge has, Commerce” on Facebook or of exemplary community in 1985, has aided such groups help keep that sense alive.” visit bainbridgeny.org. service. as the Bainbridge Commu- Most rewarding, Spalholz To learn more about VIP “Barb has been actively nity Chest, Little League and said, has been her 10-plus Tax & Payroll Service, call involved with the chamber girls’ softball, Cub Scouts, the years of work with the Com- 967-5627. of commerce for years as a Jericho Garden Club and the munity Chest, formerly Bain-

Airport Continued previous single runway set-up. ism to Delaware County,” he traffic that we have coming in One of the two planned-on As a result, the airport be- said. “With this funding, the and out. ” hangars includes space for comes safer and more acces- Sidney Municipal Airport “And it helps us economi- helicopter storage and living sible to a greater number of will be able to construct a new cally,” Matviak added, “to quarters. aircraft customers. taxiway, which will improve have airplanes fly in and fuel “We put the helicopters In a written statement, safety and operations for the up at our airport when they’re one out to bid once already,” Sen. Schumer said, awarding passengers and pilots that fly flying other places.” Klindt noted, “(but) it came in Sidney the funding reflects a in and out of Delaware Coun- Though construction of too high. (We’re) going back wider commitment to boost- ty every day.” potentially two new hangars out for rebidding soon.” ing rural upstate economies. “It certainly helps make us was expected to coincide with The status of a second han- “Keeping our airports in compliant with FFA require- taxiway construction, the bid- gar, he said, is unknown. top-notch shape is crucial to ments,” Matviak said, “and ding process for that portion attracting business and tour- it helps with the commercial of the project continues.

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Deadlines for all ads is Tuesday @ 4pm Tri-Town News — Friday, October 12, 2018 — 3 TT Good Old Days AUCTION SIDNEY tried in Delaware County for $14,000. Village officials SAT OCT 13TH, 9AM 25 YEARS AGO UNADILLA Family Court as a minor. at the time planned to use the Oct. 13, 1993 25 YEARS AGO land for establishing right-of- INGHAMS AUCTION YARD 5164 STATE Ground broke on the Sid- Oct. 13, 1993 WELLS BRIDGE way water and sewer lines to HWY RT206 EAST BAINBRIDGE NY ney Memorial Public Library The Chair Store, a divi- 25 YEARS AGO serve the developing southeast expansion project Oct. 1. sion of Trelease Furniture in Oct. 13, 1993 section of the village. FALL CONSIGNMENT AUCTION Chet Cole, then-president Endicott, opened up between Firefighters from Wells of the library’s board of direc- Sidney and Unadilla, with a Bridge, with mutual aid pro- BAINBRIDGE tors, told the gathered crowd concentration on recliners of vided by Unadilla and Otego, 50 YEARS AGO that the occasion was eight many sizes for every member responded to a barn fire on a Oct. 16, 1968 years in the making. of the family. Monday night, before having Borden announced ex- “Early-morning meetings, Dried wreaths, sprays, cot- to return Tuesday morning. tensive plans to mitigate its FROM I-88 BAINBRIDGE NY TAKE RT206 EAST 4 MILES TO AUCTION late-night meetings and sup- ton throws, shelves, clocks and The destroyed barn, contributions to air and wa- FROM RT 8 MASONVILLE TAKE RT 206 WEST 4 MILES TO AUCTION, port from the village’s Mayor accessory items complement- located on Delaware County ter pollution. The company FARM & INDUSTRIAL EQUIPMENT,LAWN & GARDEN, Davis, John Woodyshek and ed the furniture inventory. Route 44, was owned by Russ announced its plans, which TOOLS, ATV, TRAILER, NEW BUILDING SUPPLIES, Hansen. included a $190,000 mitiga- Denise Singlar, village clerk- The business began in MISC, NO HOUSE HOLD ITEMS, treasurer have created a solu- 1932 in Binghamton and, at tion program, at a Bainbridge UNADILLA Chamber of Commerce I-H 444 GAS TRACTOR W/LOADER, I-H 500 BULLDOZER, FARM 300 tion to the cramped spaces of the time, the Sidney iteration TRACTOR, DEARBORN 3PT 2BT PLOWS, J-D 3PT 2BT PLOWS, 3PT 50 YEARS AGO meeting. this very active library,” Cole was managed by Unadilla na- Oct. 16, 1968 BACKBLADE, 3PT WOOD SPLITTER, 3PT CEMENT MIXER, 85 1 TON said at the time. tive and Class of 1989 Sidney FORD DUMP TRUCK, 82 GMC DUMP TRUCK, FANGARD 3PT LOGGING The location of the pro- UNADILLA WINCH, TOOLS, PINE LUMBER, WALNUT LUMBER, CAMPER AWNING, The solution was a hand- graduate Melissa Didonna. posed Susquehanna Express- 75 YEARS AGO 2000 ZRT 600 ARTIC CAT SNOWMOBILE, 1969 SKI-DOO OLYMPIQUE icap-accessible connector GUILFORD way (what became Route 7) in Oct. 15, 1943 335 SNOWMOBILE (HASN’T BEN RUN IN 33 YEARS LOOKS NICE), 1973 linking the library and former BOA SKI S/S 400S SNOWMOBILE ( SAME STORY AS SKI-DOO), MASEY 25 YEARS AGO the Sidney-Unadilla area was Mrs. Martha Connors, post office building, designed revealed at a public meeting proprietress of the Unadilla FERGUSON SNOWMOBILE TRAILER, SMALL TILT TRAILER, CUB CADET by James Jordan Associates. Oct. 13, 1993 70 LAWN TRACTOR, 2 SADDLES,LAWN CART,FENCE POSTS,LOTS OF Funeral services were attended by about 350 people House, took over management PARTS, FROM OLD I-H DEALER BOTH NEW AND USED, BLACK HAWK The project, Cole said, was in Sidney. of the well-known hotel. PORTA POWER, PRESSURE WASHERS, ROTO TILLER, TABLE SAW, WOOD made possible by “wonderful held on Oct. 14 for 8-year- old Guilford Center boy An- Plans called for the express- Decided improvements BANDSAW, METAL BANDSAW, TREE STAND, TIRES, LOTS OF TRAPPING local people willing to dedi- way to travel on the Sidney were made under her manage- SUPPLIES, MISC, THIS IS A EARLY LISTING LOTS MORE BY SALE TIME cate their hard-earned money drew Steven Klugh, killed in KEEP CHECKING AUCTION ZIP NO 13216 FOR UPDATES AND PHOTOS an accidental shooting with side of the Dan Gifford Road, ment, including new decora- WE MAY HAVE TRUSS RAFTERS CK CLOSER TO AUCTION TIME. (to make) Sidney a better close to the golf course, be- tions in the dining room. The TAKING CONSIGNMENTS OF LARGE ITEMS TILL SALE TIME SMALL place to live.” another youth. The shooting took place at Klugh’s aunt’s fore cutting through property restaurant room was freshly ITEMS TILL FRIDAY OCT 12 6PM owned at the time by Rich- painted, with new tables and TERMS CASH OR GOOD CHECK 10% BUYERS PREMIUM ON ITEMS $1000 The Sidney Rotary Club home on Beebe Hill Road in OR LESS REMOVAL SMALL ITEMS DAY OF AUCTION LARGE ITEMS 1 honored Sidney man Bill Bure Deposit. ard Cordes. From there, the chairs added, too. expressway was expected to WEEK, ALL ITEMS SOLD AS IS with its Vocational Service According to reports from SIDNEY LUNCH & COMFORT FACILITY Award. the time, the small hamlet of follow close to the river to Un- RON INGHAM AUCTIONEER adilla and Wells Bridge. 75 YEARS AGO Bure was described as “a Guilford Center and the tri- Oct. 15, 1943 KRISTENA HULBERT AUCTIONEER man who devoted many hours town area was saddened by SIDNEY An innovation in housing COMPLETE AUCTION SERVICE to his community through the death of the little boy, a 50 YEARS AGO design was introduced in the (607)760-3310 (607)265-3710 his very active participation third-grader at Greenlawn El- Oct. 16, 1968 construction of federally fi- 5164 STATE HWY 206 BAINBRIDGE NY 13733 as a volunteer member of the ementary in Bainbridge. The Village of Sidney pur- nanced war housing in the Sidney Emergency Squad for Klugh suffered a single chased the remaining O&W village. over 50 years.” gunshot wound to his lower railroad lands, which ex- The project, which included Jericho Arts Council Proudly Presents Bure’s award was presented back from a 20-guage shot- tended from the back parcel roughly 160 “dwelling units,” by Rotary chairperson Thom- gun containing birdshot. The on which the Grand Union was for housing employees of as Mirabito, Jr. juvenile handling the gun was built to the Sidney Cen- the Scintilla Magneto division Memories Bure, born in 1916, was a was charged with negligence, ter Road, a distance of about of Bendix Aviation Corp. longtime Scintilla-Bendix though there was no malicious 7,840 feet or 1.5 miles. employee. intent. He was expected to be The land was purchased Police Report Editor’s note: The fol- 7th degree. of alcohol. lowing report is a matter of Troopers responded to the SIDNEY - On Oct. 2, at Babcock was arraigned in public record and includes area of McDonald’s in Oneon- approximately 8:30 p.m., the Town of Norwich Court, of Patsy Cline press releases from area law ta after someone called 911 re- the Chenango County sher- he is scheduled to appear back enforcement agencies. An porting that the driver of a ve- iff’s office arrested a Sidney in court at a later date. arrest is not a presumption hicle was acting suspiciously. man for the Class C felony of guilt, as all persons are The trooper was able to of criminal possession of a Friday Oct 12th 7:00pm considered innocent until locate the described vehicle controlled substance in the SIDNEY POLICE DEPT. proven guilty in a court of and also observed the vehicle 4th degree, criminal posses- Bainbridge Town Hall Theatre law. Persons wishing to have cross the centerline on sev- sion of a controlled substance UNADILLA - Oct 3: Mi- In the Gallery: Out of the Woodwork Players Anniversary Exhibit the disposition of their cases eral occasions while on state in the 7th degree, unlawful chael D’Angelo, 55, of Unadil- Doors open 6 pm. For tickets/reservations call 607-288-3882 la, for harassment in the 2nd Come join your friends for great live music! published should contact the Highway 7. possession of marihuana and th Tri-Town News at 561-3526 A traffic stop was initiated several vehicle and traffic law degree. Coming next: Sat, Oct 27 , The Corey Zink Show (bluegrass) during regular business and an investigation revealed violations. SIDNEY - Oct. 6: Frank hours. that Neves was intoxicated Sergeant Miller arrested Ja- Story, 30, of Sidney, for aggra- and in possession of hydro- son J. Babcock, 52, following vated unlicensed operation in codone pills. He was subse- a traffic stop at the intersec- the 2nd degree. NYS POLICE DEPT. quently arrested and arraigned tion of county Route 32 and October Sales in the Town of Oneonta Court. Bourbon St. in Norwich. SIDNEY - Oct. 6: Chris- SIDNEY - On Sept. 27, Neves was released on his During the traffic stop a topher Schoonmaker, 23, of NYS Police at Oneonta ar- own recognizance and sched- search of Babcock’s 2011 Sidney, for criminal sale of BARTLE’S PHARMACY, INC. rested Tracy Neves, 46, of uled to reappear on Oct. 18. Jeep Liberty was conducted. marihuana in the 2nd degree, A Pharmacy Dedicated To Service! Otego, for the misdemeanors Babcock was found to be in endangering the welfare of a Locally Owned and Operated for Over 50 Years! of driving while intoxicated possession of approximately 10 LaFayette Park, Oxford, NY 13830 CHENANGO CO. child and unlawful possession Monday-Friday 8am - 9pm, Saturday 8am-6pm, Sunday 8am-1pm and criminal possession of a six grams of cocaine, mari- of marihuana. controlled substance in the SHERIFF’S DEPT. huana and an open container (607) 843-2841 Fax: (607) 843-6874 Health Mart Health Mart CHILDREN’S IMMUNE SUPPORT Fall Suppers Dietary Supplement CHEWABLES Citrus Flavor Acetaminophen 160 mg Chewable Tablets, 32 ct. EAST GUILFORD - The The meal will also include ham supper on Saturday, Oct. rate and a discount will be of- Pain Reliever/Fever Reducer East Guilford Presbyterian homemade applesauce, quick 20 starting at 4:30 p.m. fered to anyone bringing a Bubblegum Flavored Chewable Tablets, 24 ct. Church will host its annual breads and pies for dessert. The meal will include non-perishable food item do- roast beef dinner from 4:30 to ham, mashed potatoes, gravy, nation for the Unadilla food 7 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 12. UNADILLA CENTER - squash, corn, breads, coleslaw, pantry. Children ages 6-12 eat at a The Unadilla Center UMC, applesauce, apple or pumpkin $ 99 $ 99 discounted rate and 5 and un- located at 1203 Butternut Rd., pie, and beverages. Unadilla, will host its annual 4 der eat for free. Children eat at a discounted 4 Children’s Tylenol Airborne COMPARE TO Chewables COMPARE TO ASK ABOUT OUR HEALTH AND WELLNESS PROGRAM! ommunity eals HOME MEDICAL EQUIPMENT • DIABETES SUPPLIES • VACCINATIONS C M WIDE VARIETY OF GIFTS & GREETING CARDS FOR EVERY OCCASION YANKEE CANDLES, RUSSELL STOVER CANDIES AND WILLOW TREE! BAINBRIDGE - The Soup kitchen’s Facebook page. Church. 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Monday, Oct. 15 in room 93 of Guest speaker Edmund Grave,” a guided walk in Holidays and special sections may require earlier deadlines that Otego’s Evergreen Cemetery will be posted. the middle/high school. Hillick will present on “Grow- Sign-up for Operation Mer- ing Five Native Wildflowers,” on Saturday, Oct. 20. ry Christmas now! POSTMASTER: Send address changes to: GILBERTSVILLE – The followed by refreshments and Tours sign up starting at Anyone in need of help dur- THE TRI-TOWN NEWS “Between the Covers Book the business portion of the 6:30 p.m. at the UCC church ing the holiday season should P.O. Box 208, Sidney, NY 13838 Group” is inviting booklovers meeting. Nonmembers are basement at 290 Main St., call 563-8119 or 643-6334 be- (The Sidney Record established 1882. The Sidney Enterprise to kick off its monthly discus- welcome to attend. Otego. Refreshments will be fore Halloween. established 1895. The Bainbridge News and the Bainbridge sion Tuesday, Oct. 16 at 10:30 available. Republican established 1867. Combined as the Sidney Record and Bainbridge News February 1959.) Continuing the Unadilla Times (established 1854) October 4, 1967. Continuing the Afton Enterprise and Harpursville Budget February 1969. Name Masonville News changed to Tri-Town News, February 1, 1968. Allison Collins...... Managing Editor This week’s quote is from the hungry by making a con- Keep all our farmers in your To Jim and Grace Wright: Erik Berggren...... Copy Editor Mother Teresa: “If we have no tribution to the Venison Dona- thoughts and keep purchasing A very happy wedding peace, it is because we have tion Program at any license- all those dairy products, as it anniversary. forgotten that we belong to issuing outlet. means more farmers stay in Have a great day, everyone. Our services include: each other.” Here on the farm the fellas business to feed everyone. Masonville Federated Service. Sales. Repair. • Selling & Servicing After the brief Columbus are waiting for the weather On Wednesday, Oct. 17 Church Sunday services at All New/Used Day break, students and par- to improve to get some more from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Delhi 11 a.m., with adult Sunday EMPIRE COMPUTER Computers & Tech ents will have an open house corn chopping done. Fire Hall there will be a free school at 9:45. • Hardware & Thursday night at 6:30 p.m. Last week, they got a few rabies clinic. Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m. Located in Sidney Software Upgrades the jr/sr high school. loads done, but the truck got Thank you to State Sen. and Thursdays at 12:30 and offering onsite services Good luck to all students, into some trouble and had to Bonacic for securing grant p.m. is Bible study at the in your home or offi ce • Data Backup & Recovery as the first progress report pe- be repaired. The next day, funding for the Town of Ma- church, with the theme We riod closes Friday. they got a good start but rain sonville. Moneys will ben- “Unlocking the Bible.” specialize Bow season is underway as stopped that progress as it has efit completion of the highway At 6 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 19 in Apple well as turkey hunting season, done for many farmers in the garage addition through the there will be a movie night at products! so a reminder to all hunters area. State and Municipal Facilities the church, featuring “I Can 8 Bridge St., Sidney • 607-563-9000 and travelers to be careful. The fellas are hoping that if Program, greatly helping the Only Imagine.” Popcorn and www.empirepcny.com • Open Mon.-Sat. 10am-7pm The New York State De- there is no rain for a few days, town protect its winter weath- beverage will be provided. partment of Environmental they may get back to chopping er equipment. Share the Bounty is at 4:30 Conservation urges hunters again, maybe in another field. Birthday greetings this p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 25 at to let young bucks go and It has been a big challenge week go out to Brian Tiska, the Methodist Church in Sid- watch them grow and remind for farmers to get the corn Hazel Charles, Ed Lent, John ney. Contact Anne Warner at RICE & SONS, INC. all hunters to report harvests chopped, as fields are very VanValkenburgh, Becky 265-3577 if available to help. within seven days of taking wet and the choppers are get- Sawdy, Zachary Cutting, Dor- PLUMBING • HEATING • ELECTRICAL the animal. ting stuck or just sliding down othy Santic, Woody Hard and Residential • Commercial Big game hunters may help the hills in the fields. Mary Hager Kullman. Boilers • Water Heaters 967-8030 Pancake Listing Sales & Service UNADILLA - The Un- to 11 a.m. The menu will in- cakes, sausage, bacon, toast, 6 Whitney Way, Bainbridge adilla Rod and Gun Club, lo- clude unlimited pancakes, SIDNEY - The Charles L. homefries, sausage gravy and cated on Butternut Road, will two eggs, ham or sausage and Jacobi American Legion Post biscuits, French toast, juice, [email protected] be serving pancake breakfasts a beverage. 183 will host a breakfast Sun- coffee every Sunday through Nov. This year the club is cel- day, Oct. 14 from 8 to 11 a.m. 11. ebrating 47 years of serving The meal will include eggs, Servings will be from 8 breakfasts. pancakes, blueberry pan- Richard W. Wakeman, Inc. Commercial Construction Chicken BBQs SIDNEY - Wilson’s chick- Proceeds from the sale will til sold out at the Amphenol businesses in Sidney, call Ray en barbeque will be available benefit the Unadilla Center parking lot (next to sfcu) on Baker at 614-302-2100 by for purchase from 10 a.m. un- United Methodist Church. Union Street, Sidney. Monday, Oct. 15. til sold out on Saturday, Oct. Halves by Wilson’s BBQ This barbeque fundraiser Richard W. Wakeman LLC 13 in the Amphenol parking SIDNEY - A chicken bar- of Walton will be available. benefits community projects Authorized Butler Building Dealer lot on Union Street. beque will be held Thursday, To pre-order for delivery to by the Rotary Club of Sidney. Oct. 18 from 10:30 a.m. un- Oil & Stone Driveways hurch ews SIDNEY • 607-369-5601 C N [email protected] UNADILLA CENTER - applesauce and apple cobbler, held on the second Saturday participation. On Saturday, Oct. 13, Praise but those in attendance will of each month. Every service Free pizza and a time of and Pizza will be held at 5 discover how apples can teach is different; sometimes there fellowship follow the service. Bainbridge Memorial Works, Inc. p.m. at the Unadilla Center about God. Following the pro- are skits, object lessons, or Coffee, tea and water are United Methodist Church. gram will be free pizza. crafts. The program is often provided. The church is lo- – A family owned business since 1927 – This month will focus on Praise and Pizza is a non- interactive, giving attend- cated at 1203 Butternut Rd. in apples; they are great for pie, traditional worship service ees an opportunity for active Unadilla. Granite Monuments – Markers Cemetery Lettering & Cleaning Chamber Corner Expert Guidance without Obligation Monuments Upcoming Bainbridge a.m., back of Bob’s Diner - JAC Artisan Holiday Gift Parade at 5:00 p.m. 92 No. Main St., Bainbridge BRAD AND JUDY VOLKERT Chamber of Commerce Tuesday, Nov. 6 – Election Market Sunday, Dec. 9 – Christmas 967-3986 GARY AND LINDSEY GIFFORD Events: Day/Rotary Pancake Day, Saturday, Nov. 24 – Small caroling at 5:00 p.m., meet be- featuring all-you-can-eat Business Saturday at the hind Bob’s Diner “Our Guarantee Lasts a Lifetime” Tuesday, Oct. 16 – Bain- pancakes at the Presbyterian Town Hall bridge Chamber general Church Saturday, Dec. 8 – Cham- e Hair Designers Oneonta membership meeting at 7:30 Friday, Nov. 23 – Nov. 25 ber of Commerce Christmas 231 Chestnut Street Oneonta, NY For billing information, please call our toll free number. 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Fort Klock some of the finest stonewalls to resist the raids of the French questions. All were dressed in Fitch as being extremely deaf News in the area, the oldest trees or and the Indians and, later, the period clothing. in his later years, so he would By Dale and Tina Utter some beautiful iron fences; British and their allies. The highlight of our visit sit in a front pew at church. He Coverage for us, we are also looking for Klock descendants occu- was seeing what looked like rode to church on his horse Dale and Tina Utter are the exquisite folk art done by pied the home until the 1950s, a military encampment. As with his empty shirt sleeve As yourPolicy hometown newspa- members the of Guilford His- early gravestone carvers, an when it was abandoned. It has we got closer we could see flapping. The big brick house, per we welcome news of your torical Society and have an unusual epitaph or anything been restored by the nonprofit these were serious re-enactors which he built, stands forlorn families’or organization’s ac- active interest in cemeteries. different. We also make note organization, Ft. Klock His- with authentic-looking period and empty on the property of tivities, events, fundraisers, and honors. Because we have a small of regional differences be- toric Restoration, and in 1973, clothing and equipment. The a large farm, its future un- staff we depend on you to get in- A couple of months ago, we tween carvers. If what we find the last of the Klock owners following is Tina’s impression determined. I have visited formation and photographs to us, decided to do some exploring. is significant, the information gave them the property. To- of the group: twice. He is buried in Salem’s although we do provide assistance We got in the car and headed is recorded. day, it is a living museum with We have often seen Civil Revolutionary War Cemetery. through editing. north. As we went form stone to the original house, a renovat- War re-enactors, but these Its first recorded burial was We prefer photos and articles sent to e-mail. Our e-mail address Our first stop was at an auc- stone, we were rewarded for ed colonial Dutch barn, 19th- from the Revolutionary War in 1769. Legend has it scores is [email protected]. tion in New Lisbon, where our stop, as seldom do we century school and a black- were special. I struck up a of soldiers from the Battle of Our weekly deadline is 5 p.m. we saw many things under leave without finding some- smith shop. conversation, as I often do, Saratoga are interred there in on Monday with the exception of two big tents and a barn over- thing noteworthy. We saw a While we were there, In- and asked, “What regiment do a mass grave holding more holiday weeks when deadlines will flowing with items. This was primitive stone with a distinc- dian crafts and colonial chil- you represent?“ soldiers from this conflict be posted. I was astonished when they Please keep your items short a living estate sale and that tive willow and urn. dren’s games were featured. than any other cemetery. On and to the point, putting the most is always sad for us, as there Another stone told a sad We watched the tedious pro- said, the First New York un- my ancestor’s stone is this epi- important information first in case is often an older person there story: A woman, from 1801, cess of hand-dipping candles. der the command of Joseph taph: In life he sustained the we need to shorten your article. watching his whole life disap- who died in the “44 year of A cooper explained his craft McCracken. McCracken was character of Hero, Patriot and We must give preference to pear one item at a time. In this her age and burid (sic) with in detail, demonstrating how my fifth great-grandfather Christian. Ardent in the cause dated items, so if your event has particular case, the place had from Salem, New York. I have already happened or is more than her little daughter Ruth by her to make buckets and mugs. of liberty and unwavering in a week away, it may be several been in the family for more side.” Another person was prepar- extensive genealogical infor- the face of danger. weeks before it is published. If you than 100 years. Our next stop was Fort ing old-time tarts and pies, mation on his life, due to what It was fun to exchange want to make sure your item is in We saw several interesting Klock in the Mohawk Valley. baking them in the outdoor are known as the Asa Fitch facts about this remarkable at a specific time, you may want a things, including family por- The fort is near St. Johnsville oven. Delicious! (1829-1879) papers. Asa kept man with the men in his regi- paid ad. traits, quilts, bee-keeping and and was built around 1750 by oral histories of early settlers The number of pages we can The stone house was in- ment. They got out a navy print each week is dependent on poultry supplies and many Johannes Klock. In this area, credible, with thick walls and of Washington County, many blue wool coat trimmed in the number of ads we receive to pay advertising signs, tools and the history predates ours by period furnishings. Inside, a of whom recalled the war and red with brass buttons and the cost of printing and mailing the unique items. Although we many years so it is very in- fire was lit and a father and “transcribed and preserved had me put it on, along with a news. If you would like to place sat for several hours under teresting to experience the daughter were playing violins. vivid, colloquial statements three-cornered hat, or tricorn. an ad please send information the tent, each and every thing differences only a few hours Upstairs, a boy was busy spin- from a wide range of individ- or questions to advertising@ They were glad to see a direct tritownnews.com. we wanted to bid on quickly away. The fort is a wonderful ning and a woman was using uals.” Col. Joseph McCracken descendent and I was thrilled We appreciate your patron- went out of our price range, so example of a mid-18th centu- a huge loom. The construction (1736-1825) had his arm shot to make their acquaintance. age and cooperation. Thank you we decided to move on to our ry fortified home and trading of the house was very interest- off on the Monmouth Battle- These folks, men and women, for supporting your “hometown” next destination. post, which were common in ing and the attic, main living field in New Jersey in 1779 put a lot of time, money and newspaper. For more information, As we drove, we spied an this region. With its 2-foot- quarters and cellar were all and was carried off the field effort into this unique hobby. please go to our website, www.tri- townnews.com. old cemetery in West Burling- thick walls, numerous narrow furnished. Since it was a rainy by his Negro servant, Congo. We ended the day with a few ton that we had never visited. slots or musket loopholes for day, not too many people were This slave lived with the fam- photographs and it’s a day we What draws us to all these defense and a spring-fed pool around, giving us ample op- ily until his death. will never forget. cemeteries? You may find in the cellar, it was well-suited portunity to watch and ask Joseph is remembered by

Roast Pork Harvest Supper Returns to Unadilla First Presbyterian

UNADILLA - The First day, Oct. 13. quick breads and, for dessert, and take-out dinners will be side of the building and the ily of Steven Koberlien to help Presbyterian Church at 156 The menu will include roast homemade apple and pump- available. inside elevator. with his medical expenses. Main St. will hold its annual pork tenderloin, dressing, kin pies served with cheddar The church fellowship hall Proceeds will benefit Join friends and neighbors pork tenderloin Harvest Sup- mashed potatoes and gravy, cheese and whipped cream. is handicapped accessible via church operations, with a por- to share in the blessings of au- per from 4 to 7 p.m. on Satur- winter squash, applesauce, Children under 5 are free the ramp on the Church Street tion being donated to the fam- tumn’s bountiful harvest.

Hometown Dining Guide

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FROM 8AM-11AM Smithville Flats, NY Basket Raffl e sponsored by the Serving Unlimited Pancakes, Smithville Valley Grange 1397 2 Eggs, Ham or Sausage and Beverage All proceeds will go to the Adults $6.50 • Children $3.00 Park Project TT 6 — Tri-Town News — Friday, October 12, 2018 Nichols Funeral Home Obituaries Serving Whitney Point for in Sidney, where she spent 60 Edwards. of the family. years, raising two boys. He is survived by his wife Arrangements are under the 3 Generations In those years she was very and best friend of 42 years, direction of Courtney Funeral active in school events, includ- Norine (Wayman) Edwards of Home, Walton. For your peace of mind, ing being a homeroom mother. Afton; two daughters, Holly Contributions in Patricia’s She was involved in scouts as Holbrook and Ray Osterhout memory may be made to the prearrange your well, participating as a den of Susquehanna, Pa. and Hei- Multiple Sclerosis Association funeral with us, mother for the cub scouts. di and Carl Conklin of Gil- of America, 375 Kings High- As her boys grew older she bertsville; honorary son, Bill way North, Cherry Hill, N.J., knowing we will be here moved on to support the Hos- Shager of Johnson City; five 08034 or to the Masonville to serve you for years to come. pital Guild, was a lifetime grandchildren, Melinda Hol- Federated Church, PO Box member of the American Le- brook and Torin and Tommy 279, Masonville, N.Y., 13804. The Preplan is a Funeral Trust Administered for the gion Auxiliary, where she was Osterhout of Susquehanna, Pa. Condolences to the family New York State Funeral Directors Association. the historian and was a mem- and Gary and Jessica Conklin may be made online by visit- ber of the Rosary Society at of Gilbertsville. ing courtneyfh.com. Jeffery Lynn Puffer Sidney’s Sacred Heart Catho- Ron moved to Mt. Upton at Charles Dietrich, Owner SPARKS, NEV. - Jeffery lic Church for many years. the age of 8, working on his Lynn Puffer, 65, of Sparks, Residing at the Sunrise uncle’s farm and attending Mt. 7323 119th St., Whitney Point, N.Y. 13862 Nev., passed away July 8, Assisted Living Facility in Upton School. 2018. Leominster, Massachusetts He served his country in the www.nicholsfuneral.com 692-3700 He was born Feb. 27, 1953 for the last two and a half United States Air Force for 8 to Clifton and Doris Puffer in years, Gladys was informally years. Ron loved to farm and Sidney Center. know as “the greeter,” wel- was known all over New York At the age of 18, after coming everyone who entered and parts of Pennsylvania for The Preplan is a Funeral graduating from Sidney High with a smile as she enjoyed his mulch and hay cutting. School, Jeffery left home to sitting in the main lobby and Ron was employed by Nor- Trust Administered for the serve his country in the Unit- listening to Johnny Cash dur- board in Deposit as a heavy New York State Funeral ed States Navy in 1972. ing the day. Sunny days would equipment operator for 26 Jeffery retired from the Directors Association. always find her in a rocking years. Later, in 2011, he went navy in 1992, after serving his chair on the front porch with to work as a security guard for country for 20 years. He went many friends. US Security Associates until For your peace of mind, on to serve his country once Gladys was predeceased by recently. “In Memoriam” more by working with the her husband, Bill, in 1980; her Ron was an avid talker of ads may be prearrange your funeral with us, United States Secret Service first son, Don, in 2011; and all sports and politics. He loved knowing we will be here to serve you more than 20 years, until his of her siblings and their spous- all animals and he enjoyed placed by death. es, remaining as the last of the feeding and his 10 rescued calling 607- Jeffery’s first wife, Victoria for years to come. family’s 18 aunts and uncles. cats. 561-3526 or (Staples) Puffer, passed away She is survived by her son, Graveside services with Dec. 24, 2006. Bill, his wife, Susan, and his military honors were held e-mailing Locally Owned & Operated Since 1936 Jeff is survived by his best first wife, JaneR abbitt; grand- Wednesday, Oct. 10, 2018 at advertising@ friend and wife, Cathy Puff- sons, Matt and wife, Andrea 11 a.m. in Maplewood Cem- tritownnews. Charles Dietrich er; sons, Shane and James and Andrew and wife, Liz; etery in Mt. Upton. (Michelle) Puffer; stepsons, grand daughter, Caitlin Wei- In lieu of flowers, dona- com ROOT FUNERAL HOME Bryan (Amanda) and Brad ler; and her first great grand- tions may be directed to the (Vanessa) Mustafa; grand- child, Kennan, who has pro- Chenango SPCA, 6160 Coun- 23 N. Chenango St., Greene, NY 13778 daughter, Emma Mustafa; vided her with much laughter ty Road 32, Norwich, N.Y., seven siblings, Sonnie (Duke) and happiness in the first two 13815. 656-4212 www.rootfh.com Finch, Jerry (Sonja) Puffer, and a half years of his life. Condolences and memo- Blair (Debby) Puffer, Sharon She is also survived by nu- ries may be shared online at Puffer, Tina (John) Steen, merous nieces and nephews, landersfh.com. Vance (Wendy) Puffer and who gave her incredible joy Arrangements are under the Otsego County Offi ce for the Aging Maria (Bernie) Langille; and during her life, as well as her direction of C.H. Landers Fu- ANNUAL INFO FAIR & PUBLIC HEARING 17 nieces and nephews. best friend of 60 years, Helen neral Chapel, Sidney. Anyone wishing to donate Halbert, who was her next Saturday, October 13, 2018 in honor or memory in Jeffery door neighbor during some of 9am to 1:30pm is asked to do so to The Navy the best times of her life. Oneonta FoxCare Center Marine Corps Relief Society Although issues of aging Patricia E. Neumann at nmers.org. brought changes to her life MASONVILLE - Patricia INFO FAIR 9 am to Noon during her last two years, she E. Neumann, 73, of Mason- Long Term Services and Supports Home Care Services was always the most positive ville, passed away unexpect- Medicaid and Medicare Insurance Information Caregiver Supports woman, supportive and lov- edly Thursday, Sept. 27, 2018 Alzheimer’s and Other Dementia Veteran Services ing, gracious and caring to all at her home. Health and Wellness Volunteer Opportunities of her friends and family. She Patricia was born on Feb. Baking Contest will be truly missed for all of 3, 1945 in Englewood, N.J., Open to members of Otsego County aged 60+ the joy that she brought. daughter of the late Ra- Theme: Fruit and/or Vegetable Bread (can be loaf, rolls or muffi ns) A memorial Mass will be phael and Miriam (Meesig) Marione. Registration requested Call 547-4255 held for Gladys at 11 a.m. on Friday, Nov. 2 at the Sacred She was a graduate of Me- Fall Harvest Soup Heart Church in Sidney, with morial High School in West Sliced Turkey, Mashed Potatoes & Gravy Father Bernard Osei Ampong New York, N.J., Class of 1963, and Jersey City State College, There are no French Cut Green Beans officiating, followed by a lun- JOIN US cheon in the Parish Hall. She Class of 1967. charges for FOR Dinner Roll with Butter LUNCH! will be interred alongside her On July 8, 1967 Patricia obituaries Pumpkin Delight Dessert husband, Bill, and son, Don, at married Bruce W. Neumann, placed in Call the Central Kitchen at 607-547-6454 to register for lunch the Prospect Hill Cemetery in Sr., in Guttenberg, N.J. The Tri-Town Gladys Victoria Stanley Sidney. Patricia was a member of News. We PUBLIC HEARING @ 12:45pm DOOR SIDNEY - Gladys Victo- the Masonville Federated do reserve • A review of the Annual Plan and 2019 Budget Condolences and memories PRIZES ria Stanley went peacefully Church. She enjoyed read- the right to • An opportunity for the public to provide feedback, may be shared online at mas- to meet her maker and all ing, gardening and picnick- edit them suggestions and comments about services that ciarellifamilyfuneralhomes. would be helpful to support aging adults in our community her previously departed loved net/obits. ing at the family pond. She to fit our ones on Friday, Sept. 28, 2018, was a keen observer of wild- standards YOUR VOICE MATTERS! surrounded by loving family. life, birds and flowers of the and request Your comments and feedback are important for the success of Born June 14, 1924, Gladys Catskill mountains that she that only the programs and services offered by Offi ce for the Aging. was one of ten children born loved. obituaries For more information about the event, please contact Offi ce for the Aging to Edward and Victoria Bar- She was a devoted wife and for people at (607) 547-4232 Cooperstown or (607) 432-9041 Oneonta ron after their arrival from mother. She was thrilled to with local Poland. become a grandmother and connections Following an idyllic child- adored spending time with her be submitted. hood in the small rural town grandchildren. Our deadline of Clinton, Gladys worked as a Patricia is survived by is Monday at waitress at the Old Heidelberg her loving family: her hus- 4 p.m. Submit Restaurant in Oneida and then band, Bruce; children, Bruce obituaries began a job as an administra- and Sarah Neumann, Jr. and to ttnews@ tive assistant at Griffiss Air Christine Neumann and Na- tritownnews. Force Base in Rome, where than Williams, all of Walton; com or mail she ultimately met the love of grandchildren, Gabriel, Lucas, them to PO her life. Ronald A. Edwards Elijah and Kennedy; brother, Box 208, Her future husband to be, AFTON - Ronald A. Ed- Peter and Dorothy Marione of Sidney, NY Bill, noticed her from across wards, 74, of Afton, passed Laurence Harbor, N.J.; broth- 13838. the office and proceeded to away peacefully on Saturday, ers-in-law, Harry Neumann call and propose to her on the Oct. 6, 2018 at Wilson Hospi- of Edgewater, N.J. and John spot, never having met. Think- tal in Johnson City after fight- Neumann of Masonville; close ing it was an office prank she ing a long battle with multiple friend, Barbara Huntington of replied yes and asked him illnesses. Masonville; and many nieces, when, not knowing at the time He was born in Warwick on nephews and cousins. that he would indeed be her Sept. 13, 1944, to the late Har- She was predeceased by husband for the next 33 years. old and Estelle Edwards. two brothers, Raymond and Bill and Gladys moved from Ron was predeceased by his Richard, and sister-in-law, Rome to Syracuse, Oneonta sister, Barbara; son, Thomas Harriet Neumann. and Middletown, Pennsylva- Wayne Edwards; and infant A private prayer service nia, before ultimately settling daughter, Barbara DeAnn will be held at the convenience Tri-Town News — Friday, October 12, 2018 — 7 TT Great news! You’ve got a new choice for Medicare this year.

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Deadlines for all ads is Tuesday @ 4pm Tri-Town News — Friday, October 12, 2018 — 11 TT New Members Join Butternut Valley ‘Hops for History’ Returns to Grange Downtown Oneonta ONEONTA - “Hops for House & Grill for a tasting of History” returns to Oneonta a Northway or Cooperstown on Saturday, Oct. 20. Brewing Company product The Greater Oneonta and a food pairing prepared Historical Society presents by the venue. this third annual event To end the night, ticket in cooperation with holders are invited to the b the Northway Brewing side’s evening entertainment Company (new this year), Chandler Travis Three-0, the Cooperstown brewing from 9 p.m. until closing. Company and five Only 125 tickets will be downtown eateries.The event sold and are available at the begins at the Oneonta History history center. The ticket price Center, 183 Main St., with includes a commemorative wristband pick-up and a beer pint glass. All proceeds from sampling preview from to 2 to this event benefit GOHS. 4 p.m. For more information, Between 4 and 8 p.m., ticket contact 432-0960 or info@ holders will stop in at the OneontaHistory.org. Autumn Café, b side ballroom & supper club, Copper Fox, Hill City Grill and Red’s Ale Afton Church to Hold Donation Event Oct. 20

GILBERTSVILLE – From left: Tracy and Jim Youngs, Paula Evans, Doris Graves, Linda and Norm Eastwood AFTON – The North Af- what you can. A lot of yarn, were obligated into membership by Master Roger Halbert at the Butternut Valley Grange’s regular meeting held ton United Methodist Church, quilt pieces, crafts, household on Sept. 10. located on county Route 17 in items and more has already Photo credit: Anna Ritchey. Afton, will be hosting a dona- been collected. tion event from 9 a.m. to noon A portion of all proceeds on Saturday, Oct. 20. This will be given to charity. Cof- event was postponed from fee will be available. Oct. 6. Bring bags and boxes and take what you want, give

Celebrate 70 Years with Annual International Credit Union Day at sfcu SIDNEY — James A. ing an effective and viable Doig, President and CEO of alternative to for-profit finan- sfcu, has announced that, on cial institutions for millions Oct. 18, credit union mem- of members in 117 countries bers around the world will worldwide. More than 89,000 celebrate International Credit credit unions exist globally, Union Day, an annual event offering members many fi- commemorating the credit nancial services. union movement’s impact and According to a press re- achievements. lease, credit unions are rec- This year marks the 70th ognized as a force for positive anniversary, a platinum economic and social change. celebration. Representatives from sfcu In honor of this special day, said they are proud to serve sfcu invites its members and their 48,800 members’ finan- Doris Graves joined the Butternut Valley Grange as a reinstatement, having previously been a member of the the entire community to stop cial needs. Norwich Township Grange. She will celebrate her 100th birthday on Oct. 28 in Florida. Grangers surprised her by any of the nine branch lo- “If you’re not a member, with a celebration with a cake during refreshments after the meeting, with approximately 40 attending. cations to enjoy refreshments, become one today … banking while supplies last. easier!” Graves was also presented with a proclamation by Master Halbert. Credit unions are nonprofit Photo credit: Anna Ritchey. financial cooperatives provid- New Blessings Box Graces East Guilford Hop City Trio to Play Walton EAST GUILFORD - If you have been near the corner of Theatre Oct. 21 Route 8 and county Road 35 lately, you may have seen a WALTON - Coffeehouse at Randy Miritello, the trio gives new building in the parking the Theatre will feature Hop his songs a little more breath, lot of the United Presbyterian City Trio from 6 to 8 p.m. on while maintaining the raw en- Church of East Guilford. The Sunday, Oct. 21 at the Walton ergy that makes people move old blessing box, set up last Theatre. in their seats. year, has been replaced with a This is the second coffee- Desserts, coffee and tea blessing box on the side of a house event of the season and will be available. small, white building. is sponsored by Music on the Upcoming coffeehouse The blessing box, or “pop- Delaware. Coffeehouse per- events include Claire Boucher up food pantry,” is a reminder formances are free, with do- and Brad Hurley on Nov. 18; to all of us to count our bless- nations gratefully accepted. John O’Connor on Jan. 20; ings. In gratitude for blessings Hop City Trio is the more Whispering Tree on Feb. 17; received, church and commu- reserved little brother of the Smoketown on March 17; nity members are encouraged Hop City Hellcats. The sto- O’Shanigans on April 14; and to share non-perishable food ries of heartbreak, love and Kathy Shimberg and Erik items in the box. These dona- murder are mostly the same, House on May 19. tions are used by individuals told in a more intimate fash- or families who need a few ion. Led by chief Hellcat, food items to get by, making them feel blessed that they are being helped. The blessing box has prov- en to be a worthy mission. It is accessed regularly and is sometimes difficult to keep full. Stop by – take what you need, leave what you can and Deadlines for all ads is Tuesday @ 4pm be blessed! TT 12 — Tri-Town News — Friday, October 12, 2018 Local Historian to Present Coventry United Gospel to Host Harvest ‘Doctors, Dentists & Druggists of Afton Dinner Saturday COVENTRY - Fall is here Coventry United Methodist and what could be better than Church) is located at a site that AFTON - The Afton His- during the 19th and 20th cen- a drive in the country, viewing has housed churches for more torical Society will present turies. Tools and ledgers used the beautiful changing leaves than 198 years, including “Doctors, Dentists and Drug- by these medical providers and stopping for a wonderful, Congregational, Baptist, Pres- gists of Afton” at 2 p.m. on will be displayed. Come and homemade harvest dinner? byterian and United Method- Oct. 20 in the Jack Bolster learn about the men who took The Coventry United Gos- ist churches. Community Center, 105 Main care of the community in its pel Church is having a harvest Next spring, the church will St. earlier days. dinner of baked ham, scal- celebrate 200 years of church- Kathy Ouimet, Afton town Light refreshments will fol- loped potatoes, warm squash es in the middle of Coventry. and village historian, will low the program. and homemade applesauce, The building itself is more describe the medicines and with dessert and beverages, than 150 years old! medical providers in Afton all for a free-will offering this Stop by on Saturday be- Saturday. The dinner will take tween 4 to 6:30 p.m. for place at the Coventry Town homemade food, socializing Hall, 1839 state Highway and a chance to help repair Otsego County Fair 235. Proceeds benefit ongo- one of the oldest buildings in ing work on the church’s cha- Coventry. Association to Meet Nov. 3 pel building, one of the oldest buildings in Coventry. GILBERTSVILLE – The all ballots received at the an- The Coventry United Gos- annual meeting of the Ot- nual meeting or by mail by pel Church (formerly the sego County Fair Association Oct. 26. will take place on Saturday, On the ballot and seeking Nov.3 at the Butternut Valley re- election are Dwayne Jack- Grange Hall, 7 Bloom St. son of Pittsfiled, Duane Trask The business meeting will of Laurens and Avis Wait of begin at 1 p.m., with reports Edmeston. Other nominations from the officers and super- seeking a term include Mat- McDonough Upcoming Events intendents of various fair thew Miller of Morris, Tim Busy Fun Times for Extra project – Raffle 6:30 p.m.: Lasagna Dinner p.m.: Spaghetti Supper at departments. Miller of New Berlin, Paul October and November: Baskets available for viewing at McDonough Fire House. McDonough Firehouse. Free The election of five direc- Rowe of Edmeston and Hank Sunday, Oct. 21, 1 to 3 p.m.: and tickets sponsored by Free Will Offering. To benefit Will Offering. To benefit tors for three-year terms will Rehrman of Morris. Halloween Bingo – Town Kelley Grange. Drawing will McDonough Improvement McDonough Fire Co. take place at this meeting. Stockholders will be vot- Hall. be Dec. 1st during Santa’s Committee. Sunday, Nov. 18, 1 to 3 p.m.: Only stockholders of record at ing for only five names on the Saturday, Oct. 27, 2 to 4 visit. Tuesday, Nov. 6, 6 a.m. to Harvest Bingo at Town Hall. the close of business on Oct. ballot. p.m.: Halloween party at Wednesday, Oct. 31, 5:30 to 9 p.m.: Election Day, Don’t 4 will be eligible to vote, with Town Hall. Sponsored by 7:30 p.m.: Trcik or Treating forget to vote! Town Organizations. Saturday, Nov. 3, 4:30 to Friday, Nov. 16, 5 to 7 Thursday Night Pitch WP School Community Productions Holding Auditions For “Chitty League Chitty Bang Bang”

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WHITNEY POINT comes to life in the musical lead roles plus some minor first chorus rehearsal, which - Whitney Point School adaptation of the beloved roles. For a speaking role, will be in January. Community Productions will family film. you will be asked to read. For For further information be presenting the musical Auditions will be held on a singing role, prepare a vocal please check us out on “Chitty Chitty Bang Bang” Monday and Tuesday, Oct. piece to sing; you also will Facebook! in March of 2019, under the 15 and 16, from 6 to 9 p.m., be asked to read. To join the direction of Jo-Anne Knapp. in the Whitney Point HS chorus/ensemble, no audition Everyone’s favorite flying car auditorium. There are 12 is necessary! Just come to the Musical and Drama Presentation In Coventryville

COVENTRYVILLE - A True Life Christian Church in Ministries. It will be a highly call Pastor Karl at (607) Musical and Drama production Coventryville. Refreshments uplifting evening! 343-4743. will be presented by the South will follow the program. The True Life Christian New Milford Baptist Church This program is being Church is located at 2899 Rt. Keep Your Teeth for a Lifetime Traveling Ministry Team at sponsored and hosted by 206 and 41, Coventryville. For 6 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 28, at the Church and He’s Alive! further information, please Call us Now for an Appointment! (607) 656-7676 NOW OPEN Call 4 Washington Street Anything Collectible & Gifts 561-3526 to get Greene, NY Toys • Hats • T-Shirts • Games YOUR Bells • Puzzles • M&M Collectibles www.depotdentaldds.com 6321 State Highway 23 ad in the papers of South New Berlin, NY 13843 River Valley News Delta Dental Provider 607-548-7007 Hours: Thurs.-Sat. 11am-5pm • Other times by appointment Group Tri-Town News — Friday, October 12, 2018 — 13 TT HOME HOMETOWN TOWN Puzzle Page

Attention SubScriberS All Circulation Payments and changes will take effect the following publication date upon receipt TT 14 — Tri-Town News — Friday, October 12, 2018 BUY IT • SELL IT • FIND IT Classifi eds For rent legal legal Help Wanted THE COUNTRY MOTEL Board. At such public hear- trict website at www.bgcsd. Flexible part-time op- - Rt. 7, Sidney, offers clean ing, any person may be heard org. The Board of Education portunity in the Tri-Town DELIVERY DRIVERS and comfortable extended stay in favor of or against the pre- reserves the right to waive any area: Ideal for stay-at-home rooms at reasonable rates. All liminary budget as compiled informalities in or to reject moms or dads looking for of home heating Fuel Oil/ rooms have microwaves and or for or against any item or any or all bids, or to accept the supplemental income and a refrigerators. Sorry no pets. items therein contained. Any bid that in its judgment will few hours each week out and Call 563-1035. 10-15tfc person has the right to provide about meeting people while Kerosene and/or Propane be in the best interest of the written or oral comments and District. providing a valuable service. legal ask questions concerning the 10-12(1w)b Local newspaper advertising entire budget or any portion sales and customer service for daily delivery routes. All drivers must have a CDL-B license PLEASE TAKE NOTICE thereof. Any person with dis- visits may be the perfect fit THAT, the Village of Bain- abilities who requires assis- for you at back-to-school time. with tank and hazmat endorsement. bridge will be accepting bids tance in attending said public Put your kids on the bus, be for approximately 3,500 gal- hearing, or in furnishing com- legal there when they get home, and Previous experience is a plus. lons of Propane and approxi- ments and suggestions, should earn an hourly wage plus com- mately 1,800 gallons of #2 contact the undersigned SIDNEY CENTER mission in between. Put your We offer competitive wages and benefits. Town Clerk to request such creative side to work helping Heating Oil for the 2018-2019 FIRE DISTRICT BUDGET Please apply within or fax your resume year. Sealed bids will be ac- assistance. HEARING local merchants and organiza- cepted at the Village Clerk’s The following are the pro- LEGAL NOTICE tions succeed. Mid-day hours. to: Office, 33 West Main Street posed year 2019 salaries of PLEASE TAKE NOTICE, No nights or weekends. Sales until 3:00 PM on Tuesday, certain town officers of the that the Annual Budget Hear- or retail experience preferred, Boulder Oil Company th Town: but we will train outgoing, October 16 . Bids will be ing of the Sidney Center Fire 3 Railroad Ave., Unadilla, NY 13849 opened at the Regular Meet- Supervisor $ 11,000 District will take place on enthusiastic candidate. Email ing of the Village of Bain- Each of the 4 Town Coun- Tuesday, October 16 at 7:00 a brief note of interest and/or Fax: 607-369-5808 bridge Board of Trustees on cilmen $ 3,465 (Total $13,860) PM at the Sidney Center Fire- your resume to: ttnews@tri- Telephone: 670-369-7212 th Town Clerk/Registrar $ townnews.com. October 16 at 6:30 PM. Bids house on the corner of Depot should be marked “PRO- 30,000 and Main Street in Sidney PANE BID” and “FUEL OIL Town Superintendent of Center, Delaware County, legal BID” respectively. Highways $ 52,700 New York, for the purpose of The Masonville Fire Dis- TAKE FURTHER NO- Pursuant to the require- presenting the proposed bud- trict will hold a public hear- TICE THAT, the Village of ments of Section 495 of the get for 2019. The proposed ing pertaining to the proposed Bainbridge reserves the right New York State Real Property budget is available for review 2019 budget for the Mason- HVAC-SERVICE to reject any and all bids. Tax Law, this shall serve as in the Town Clerks Office. ville Fire District. Said hear- BY THE DIRECTION OF notice of the exemption re- 10-12(1w)b ing will be held at the Ma- THE port. The exemption report is sonville Fire Hall prior to the TECHNICIANS VILLAGE OF posted on the Town’s bulletin monthly meeting on October BAINBRIDGE board, is annexed to the pre- 11,2018 at 7:30 pm.. BOARD OF TRUSTEES liminary budget, and shall be- Ed Brayman, Secretary WANTED BRENDA L PARSONS come part of the final budget. Masonville Fire District Must have experience in fuel oil and CLERK-TREASURER Dated: October 10, 2018 10-12(2w)b propane heating systems, repair or DATED: OCTOBER 1, Terry L. Yoder 2018 Town Clerk of the Town of replacement of hot air furnaces, boilers, 10-12(2w)b Unadilla legal Unadilla Town Hall, 1648 water heaters, complete heating and State Highway 7 The annual meeting of the basic maintenance. legal Unadilla, New York 13849 legal Butternuts Cemetery Associa- We offer competitive wages and benefits. Phone (607) 369-4433 tion (Brookside and Prentiss NOTICE OF PUBLIC 10-12(1w)b HEARING ON THE The Town Board of Mason- Cemeteries) of Gilbertsville Please apply within or fax your resume will be held downstairs in PRELIMINARY BUD- ville will hold a 2019 Budget to: GET OF THE TOWN OF legal Workshop on October 17, 2018 The Butternut Valley Grange Hall, 7 Bloom Street on Sat- UNADILLA Invitation to Bid Lease for at 7:30 PM. Boulder Oil Company FOR THE YEAR 2019 10-19(2w)b urday, October 13th starting Bus NOTICE IS HEREBY at 10:00AM. All Lot Owners 3 Railroad Ave., Unadilla, NY 13849 Pursuant to Chapter 472 of and prospective lot owners are GIVEN that the preliminary the 1998 Session Laws of New Fax: 607-369-5808 budget of the Town of Unadil- urged to attend. York, the Bainbridge-Guilford 9-21,10-12(2w)b Telephone: 670-369-7212 la (“Town”) for the fiscal year Central School District hereby beginning January 1, 2019 has requests sealed bids for the been completed and filed in lease of one (1) 65-passenger Flexible part-time opportunity the office of the Town Clerk school bus for a five (5) year of the Town, 1648 State High- term, commencing in the COOK WANTED in the Tri-Town area: way 7, Unadilla, New York, 2018-19 school year. Bids will Ideal for stay-at-home moms or dads looking 13849, where it is available for be accepted until 2:00 p.m. EXPERIENCE NOT necessary, inspection by any interested on October 17, 2018, at which for supplemental income and a few hours citizen during regular office time they will be publicly will train the right motivated person. each week out and about meeting people hours. opened and read. while providing a valuable service. Local NOTICE IS FURTHER Sealed bids should be sub- Also looking for bartenders. GIVEN that the Town Board mitted to Janice Rideout, newspaper advertising sales and customer (“Town Board”) of the Town School Business Manager at Must be available nights & weekends. service visits may be the perfect fi t for you shall hold a public hearing on the Bainbridge-Guilford Cen- Apply in person at at back-to-school time. Put your kids on the said preliminary budget of the tral School District, 18 Juliand bus, be there when they get home, and earn Town at the Unadilla Town Street, Bainbridge, NY 13733. The Stadium, Oxford, NY. Hall, 1648 State Highway 7, Bid specifications can be ob- an hourly wage plus commission in between. Unadilla, New York 13849 on tained from Janice Rideout, Put your creative side to work helping local Thursday, November 1st com- School Business Manager by merchants and organizations succeed. Mid- mencing at 6:30 pm, showing calling 607-967-6335 or via **NYS PARKS such changes, alterations and email at [email protected]. BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY** day hours. No nights or weekends. Sales or revisions as shall have been Bid specifications will also retail experience preferred, but we will train made therein by the Town be available on the school dis- The New York State Offi ce of Parks, outgoing, enthusiastic candidate. Recreation and Historic Preservation is Email a brief note of interest and/or Help Wanted requesting proposals (“RFP”) your resumé to: for the operation of a [email protected]. Conklin Fashions FOOD, BEVERAGE and RETAIL Many positions available – CONCESSION We’re expanding! Seeking at least 10 new at Bowman Lake State Park, employees Oxford, New York, RFP number X001342. Call with your experience and Owner Operators Wanted specialty For more information on this business

Looking for: opportunity and a copy of any of the RFP Don’t Delay Call Today!! Product photographers documents, please contact Cinda Pierce at Sales People 315-492-1756. All inquiries should refer to Learn What We Have To Offer Warehouse Employees – RFP number X001342. pulling, packing and shipping Proposals in response to these Requests for Our Owner Operators Inventory control Proposals are due to State Parks not later than Drivers DMJ Transportation Agency Thursday, October 25, 2018 at 3:00 pm at Ace Doran Hauling & Rigging, A Bennett Co. Full- and part-time positions NYS-OPRHP, Concessions Management Bureau, Monday - Friday 8:30 - 5 available ATTN: X001342 Proposal 625 Broadway, 607-821-0124 Interested candidates should call Albany, NY 12207. 607-624-2458 and ask for Jerry Tri-Town News — Friday, October 12, 2018 — 15 TT FREE Broome West Center All are BUY IT • SELL IT • FIND IT ADMISSION 16th Annual Welcome! Fall & Holiday Craft Show 2001 Wayne Street • Endwell, NY (off Watson Blvd.) Saturday, October 13th • 10am-3pm Come enjoy a wide variety of handmade crafts Classifi eds Delicious food • Raffl e Door prizes • Awesome Bake Sale legal legal legal legal LEGAL NOTICE OF PUB- of the Town of Bainbridge at public hearing on the budget, 607-785-3427 LIC HEARING ON THE 15 North Main Street, Bain- make the proposed budget NOTICE IS HEREBY BUDGET bridge, New York, where available to the public prior to GIVEN that sealed proposals NOTICE IS HEREBY it may be inspected by any the public hearing, allow the are hereby sought by the Town of Masonville, New York GIVEN that the 2019 Pro- interested person during of- public to comment on the bud- Barn and Shop Full of Cool/Retro Art, Gifts, posed Budget of the Bain- fice hours or by contacting get at the public hearing. This on behalf of the Masonville bridge Fire District of the the District Secretary Sandra hearing must be held to allow Highway Department to Pur- Furniture, Chotchkies, Clothing... Town of Bainbridge, State of Zorda, at bfdistrictsecretary@ maximum public participation chase One (1) New Pickup YOU NAME IT, IT’S HERE! New York, will be presented gmail.com at the hearing. Truck. Are you looking for cool salvage, rusty metal, furniture, to the Board of Fire Commis- All meetings of the Bain- The purpose of the public Bids shall be enclosed in barn-wood, windows and doors, tools, etc., for your next sioners of the Bainbridge Fire bridge Fire District are open hearing is to allow any per- a sealed, post-paid envelope project: Need a cool gift for someone or yourself? District, for its consideration. to the public. By order of the son to be heard in favor of or addressed to Town of Ma- WEEKENDS 9-5 A PUBLIC HEARING Board of Fire Commission- against the proposed budget sonville Highway Superinten- WEEKDAYS BY APPT. ONLY PLEASE. will be held at 6:30 pm at the ers of the Bainbridge Fire as it is submitted, or for or dent, Chuck Smith, PO Box 313 Masonville, NY 13804 The Big Brick House Bainbridge Fire Station, 22 District. against any item or items con- 211 State Hwy. 220 • McDonough, NY 13801 West Main Street, Bainbridge, Sandra K. Zorda, Secretary tained in the proposed budget, marked with Sealed Bid on the envelope, such bids shall 607-656-9070 New York 13733, in the Town Bainbridge Fire District and hearing all persons inter- th WE BUY, TRADE AND SELL. of Bainbridge, State of New 10-12(1w)b ested in the subject concern- be received until November 7 York on the 16th day of Octo- ing same. at which time the bids will be opened and read aloud at the ber, 2018. legal That a copy of the pro- Pursuant to Town Law Sec- posed budget is available at Town Board Meeting. tion 105, the Board of Fire LEGAL NOTICE OF PUB- the Office of the Town Clerk Please contact: Chuck ESTATE SALE – House Contents Commissioners must hold a LIC HEARING ON THE of the Town of Bainbridge at Smith @ 607-265-4010 for a public hearing on the budget, BUDGET 15 North Main Street, Bain- list of Specifications. 11 Avery Street, Sidney, NY 10-19(2w)b make the proposed budget NOTICE IS HEREBY bridge, New York, where available to the public prior to GIVEN that the 2019 Pro- it may be inspected by any Oct 12 & 13, 9am-4pm the public hearing, allow the posed Budget of the Bain- interested person during of- Sale Conducted by The Green Giraffe 607-369-3234 public to comment on the bud- bridge Fire District of the fice hours or by contacting get at the public hearing. 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THANK YOU The 2018 Sidney Center Tractor Parade Committee would like to thank our parade sponsor: The Sidney Center Family & Friends Church, our gracious donors, parade participants, attendees, volunteers and neighbors for the support, involvement and enjoyment displayed on parade day. We are excited to publicize that with our sponsor’s guidance, 100% of all net profi ts realized on that day will be used to sponsor agricultural scholarships and benefi t local agricultural organizations. Next year will celebrate the parade’s 10th year. We look forward to the day, seeing everyone and sharing smiles and memories. – 2019 parade date is scheduled for Saturday, September 21st – TT 16 — Tri-Town News — Friday, October 12, 2018 HOME BUSINESS TOWN Directory Automotive farm Construction C.A.R.S. Towing is now an Offi cial NYS Repair Shop. YORK STATE WARDW & VAN SCOY, INC. 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Sports

Sidney Boys’ Soccer Sidney Volleyball Loses to Recognizes Seniors, Loses to Deposit-Hancock UV

SIDNEY - Sidney’s boys’ varsity soccer team recognized its five seniors during a match against SIDNEY Despite gaining a lead in the third set, Sidney’s varsity volleyball team was not able Unadilla Valley. UV scored two goals in the first half and neither team was able to add to the to beat Deposit-Hancock when they faced them across the net. Deposit-Hancock went home with scoreboard in the second; UV won with final score of 2-0. Pictured is the recognition ceremony a win, beating Sidney in all three sets. Sidney’s Amber Rogers is pictured digging deep to bump for Sidney’s five seniors: LeviG reen, Chris Kenny, Matthew Hoskins, Michael Gravelin and Nate the ball up in a save for Sidney. Carroll. Tri-Town News — Friday, October 12, 2018 — 19 TT Sports

Ford Returns to Promote Afton Bowling Scores

Motorsports Park for 2019 EAST MAIN LANES 20-20 J & M Trophies 22-10 Orangemen 20-20 Whales 1 Stop Shop 22-10 Season Monday Morning Coffee East Main Lanes 18-22 Bruning Enterprises 20-12 League Jess F. Howes 13-27 Trash Mashers 16-16 By JR Kennerup day morning. “They are very for divisions racing next year Standings: Pit Stop Auto 9-31 Lottie’s Angels 13-19 happy with me and I am very at Afton Motorsports Park. Foxes 24-8 HIGH SINGLE: Team 7 13-19 AFTON – Since the season happy with them and how Also, the 2018 banquet is in YoYo’s 22-10 Chad C. 290; Jeff B. 289; High Single: ended in early September, they treat me and all we had the planning stages and more Misfit’s 20-12 Kevin M. 277. E. Fuller - 277 rumors on the future of the to do was dot the Is and cross information on this festive af- Country Girls 18-14 HIGH SERIES: High Triple: Afton Motorsports Park have the Ts on the lease. We have fair will be released shortly. Four on the Floor 16-16 Chad C. 762; Kevin M. 722; E. Fuller - 691 been circling throughout the a really great relationship.” “I am still looking for good Silver Belle’s 14-18 Jeff B. 714. High Game 180: racing community. “We are very happy with clay to put on the track be- Rosebuds 8-24 CLEAN GAMES: L. Boice: 192, 188; L. Mason All of the speculation can Ronnie and the fine job he fore snow flies,” Ford noted. Alley Oops 6-26 There were 9 clean games and – 218, 189; K. McCaul- 150+: be put to rest, as Ford an- has done at Afton Motor- “If anyone knows where 6 splits made. ley – 185; L. Noble – 192 nounced last week that he sports Park the past two good clay is, please call P. Hamilton 180; C. Leizear c.g.; A. Rowe – 180, 198, will return to the helm at years,” Afton Driving Park me ASAP at 624 - 3772.” 155-151; R. Whitbeck 157; Wednesday Mixed League 181; R. Johnson – 235, 217, Afton Motorsports Park President Rhonda Barriger Afton Motorsports Park P. Stilson 183; K. Bruning Standings: 187; K. Bruning – 180; E. for the next racing season. said. “We have a good and is eyeing a tentative open- 169-200; S. Harris 150; Lucky Splits 20-4 Fuller – 244, 277; “It takes time after the sea- fair lease agreement signed ing in mid-April for test- B. Dascano 180-162-158; 3 Muskateers 17-7 J. Bartle – 181; (sub.) D. Whal- son is over to get an oppor- that is beneficial to Ronnie and-tune sessions, with a S. Starka 155-178; J. Roof Concretes 12-12 ey – 219, 238, 246 (all c.g.) tunity to really sit down and and the Afton Driving Park season opener slated for 152; P. Camey 154; H. Sa- Buckaroos 11-13 High Triple 500: talk with the Afton Driving for the 2019 racing season.” the last Friday of April. vino 161. Grandparents 10-14 L. Boice – 559; L. Mason – Park/Fair Board about the During the month of Novem- For more information, visit 450+: Outlaws 2-22 561; K. McCaulley - 526; next season,” Ford said Fri- ber, there will be rule meetings aftonmotorsportspark.com. C. Leizear 452; P. Stilson 464; High Single Scratch: L. Noble – 514; A. Rowe K. Bruning 492; B. Das- S. Amatuccio 215; S. Harris – 559; R. Johnson – 639; cano 500; S. Straka 476. 210. K. Bruning – 513; E. Full- High Single Handicap: er – 691; (sub.) D. Whaley Algonkin Motel Mixed G. Harris 244; R. Whitbeck - 703 Sidney Field Hockey Falls in Scratch League 233. Standings: High Triple Scratch: Thursday Morning Winter Overtime Jim’s Auto 13-7 S. Amatuccio; 590; P. Stilson League Team 7 12-8 469. Standings: East Main Lanes 11.5-8.5 High Triple Handicap: Ups & Downs30-10 Prinz Construction 8.5-11.5 G. Harris 702; S. Harris 672. The Card Sharks26-14 Stretch Contracting 8-12 High Games: Head Bangers 26-14 Algonkin Motel 7-13 G. Ryan 165; R. Platt 184, 187; 4 Lane’s 26-14 High Games: P. Stilson 174; G. Harris 4 Deep 26-14 K. Sowersby 246cg; K. Mac- 179, 166; C. Holdrege 203; Friends 16-24 umber 223, 224; F. Prinz S. Amatuccio 212. Up & Coming 14-26 203; B. Jipson 227; D. Gutter Dusters14-26 Finch 233cg; J. Brewer Ladybugs14-26 215; J. Page 247cg; T. GALAXY BOWL 150+: Sloan 200; J. Sloan 244, B. Bulter 169-154; C. Brown 214; J. Hitt 219, 203; J. Sunday Nite All Stars 159-169; B. Dascano 153; Garvey 231; M. Brewer Standings: D. Larry 181-156-195; C. 233cg, 253; J. Pendorf Cuozzo & Whaley 21-3 Lane 163; S. Ostrander 234, 244; P. Jones 235; J. Mott & Mott 20-4 156; D. Northrop 170; M. Cole 220, 225cg, 204; B. Blanchard & Bradley 18-6 Burlison 210-213-205; J. Shelton 221; C. Luca 202, Patrick & Patrick 17-7 Walley 180-186; P. Lane 226, 223. Meres & Meres 10-14 162-159-155; R. Patrick High Series: Bruning & Bruning 9-15 171-194-203; W. Lane M. Brewer 668; J. Pendorf Haynes & Haynes 8-16 178-173; D. Whaley 192- 663; C. Luca 651; J. Cole Glover & Glover 7-17 179-198; K. Thower 157; 649; J. Sloan 636; K. Ma- Tallmadge & Tallmadge 6-18 K. Bruning 189-177; V. cumber 623; P. Jones 621; Gransbury & Gransbury 4-20 Fagan 224-189. B. Shelton 603; J. Page High Individual Single: 450+: 603; K. Sowersby 600; Dylan Whaley 258cg; Margie B. Butler 456; C. Brown 477; Triplicate: Mott 222. D. Larry 532; M. Burlison High Individual Triple: B. Walker 191. 628; D. Northrop 464; R. Dylan Whaley 741; Margie Patrick 568; J. Walley 502; City League Mott 562. P. Lane 476; W. Lane 499; Standings: Wednesday Earlybirds D. Whaley 569; K. Brun- SIDNEY - Sidney’s varsity field hockey team faced Deposit-Hancock under the lights on Fri- Al & the boys 32-8 League ing 501; V. Fagan 543. day, Oct. 5. Sidney wasn’t able to score in regular time, but they kept the Eagles from scoring as Ermetis 24-16 Standings: well. Going into overtime, players raced up and down the field before Deposit-Hancock finally J & M Trophies 24-16 found a break, passed Sidney’s defense and was able to score, ending and winning the game. Sid- Universal Forest Products RoMoJo 22-10 ney’s Hannah Gray is pictured using fast footwork to outmaneuver her opponent. ‘Friends of Rogers’ Members Invited To Celebrate “National Reptile Awareness Day”

SHERBURNE - Friends species found on Earth! from date of enrollment; and of Rogers will again host Friends of Rogers members tax-deductible to the extent “Animals of Halloween” the ensure the continuation of allowed by law. evening of Oct. 20 at Rogers programming at Rogers Friends of Rogers will Environmental Education Environmental Education also hold its annual business Center in Sherburne. Prior Center and assist in meeting on Oct, 20 at 5 p.m. in to this annual community maintaining high standards the Visitor Center. All current festival, current Friends of of environmental education and prospective members of Rogers members are invited that have been established the organization are invited to to a free “National Reptile over the years. Membership attend. Awareness Day” celebration contributions help fund While this program is from 4-5 p.m. community celebrations, offered free of charge to Established not just as educational exhibits, guest current Friends of Rogers a celebration for reptile presenters, instructional members, pre-registration is lovers, “National Reptile materials, Visitor Center suggested by noon on Friday, Awareness Day” promotes operations, and much more. Oct. 19. To pre-register or to education, conservation, and Membership includes become a Friends of Rogers appreciation for reptiles. benefits for two adults at the member, call (607) 674- During this program, Friends same address. Benefits are 4733 or email development@ of Rogers members will be extended to all persons 18 or FriendsofRogers.org. introduced to just a few of under who reside with adult the more than 10,000 reptile members; valid for 12 months

FRIENDS OF ROGERS MEMBERS help sustain Rogers Environmental Education Center Please Call Bea Daniels for advertising rates and information at in Sherburne, the popular regional attraction, which hosts programs in every season of the year. A free “National Reptile Awareness Day” celebration is being offered to Friends of Rogers on October 20. 656-8704 Photo courtesy Friends of Rogers TT 20 — Tri-Town News — Friday, October 12, 2018 Quilts of Color Fill Major’s Inn During 24th Annual Show

GILBERTSVILLE – With more than 300 quilted pieces featured, last weekend’s 24th annual Major’s Inn Quilt Show was a colorful success. Funds raised through luncheon served at the three-day event will benefit ongoing inn restoration, organizers said. Here, an attendee views the many hanging quilts downstairs in the inn.

‘Neon Lights,’ a quilt by Carole Barry, was one of many entered in the Major’s Inn This large piece, made by Dawn Seneschel, is called “Lightening Strike” for its zig- Quilt Show. Barry’s finished work, hung in one of the inn’s many bedrooms, was zag pattern. Completed earlier this year, the quilt was made using pieces gathered machine-pieced and hand-quilted. during a 6-inch fabric square exchange of the Night Owl Quilt Group.

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AFTON – Don’t miss Afton Community Theater’s production of Disney’s “Beauty and the Beast” this Friday and Saturday at 7 p.m. and Sunday at 2 in the Your Pet’s Margery Secrest Auditorium of Afton Central School, 29 Academy St. The family-friendly production features local ac- Favorite Store!! tors, dancers and musicians, including a 19-piece live orchestra. AFTON DELHI SIDNEY Select NYS Tickets are available from any cast member, online 11 Mill St. 4 Depot St. 5 Mang Dr. at afton-community-theater.ticketleap.com/beautyan- Afton, NY 13730 Delhi, NY 13753 Sidney, NY 13838 Apples dthebeast/ or by contacting the box office at 743-2607. Store: (607)639-2331 Store: (607)746-2314 Store: (607)563-9797 DAILY 7 AM — 6 PM For more information, find Afton Community Theater Shop: (607)746-6601 Shop: (607)563-9823 cidermillendicott.com on Facebook.