T Tri-Town T ews www.tritownnews.com VOL. 152 - NO. 17 NSidney, new York — friday, april 27, 2018 suggested price 75¢ JAC NAMES MAYOR’S AWARD VOLUNTEERS SPRUCE UP ANNUAL DOUG QUINNEY WINNER, READIES FOR COPES CORNERS PARK INVITATIONAL HELD IN FOURTH ANNUAL REGATTA PAGE 7 SIDNEY ROW STREET FEST PAGE 9 PAGE 16 Sidney Alumni Association Names Inaugural Student Fellows Otego Committee, Unatego BOE Work to By Allison Collins cept gained traction last year, Repurpose Vacant Building after approaching Sidney By Allison Collins SIDNEY – Early this High School Principal Eben month, the Sidney Alumni Bullock during Career Day in OTEGO – After the Unat- Association passed a resolu- November. ego Board of Education voted tion to bring active Sidney Sidney teachers, guidance to close the Otego Elemen- students into the alumni fold. counselors and administra- tary building at the end of the Though approved recently, tors, Sheldon said, then se- 2017-2018 school year, resi- introduction of the Sidney lected five student candidates, dents of the village formed the Alumni Association Leader- interviewed during the as- 10-member Otego Repurpos- ship Fellows Program, as- sociation’s April 6 meeting. ing Committee last June. sociation president Douglas The following day, freshman The group’s mission, mem- Sheldon said, was years in the Sarah Bessett, vice president bers said, is to work alongside making. with the Class of 2021, and the community, school board “In the five years that I’ve sophomore vice president and developers to find a valu- been doing this,” he said, Glenn Rogers, 2020, were able, agreeable use for the “part of my vision (has been) named the association’s inau- now-vacant building. to expand what the alumni gural fellows. In the intervening months, association is able to give to “We’ve always had a mem- and in an advisory capac- both the community and the ber of the school board on our ity to the group, school board school.” board and … there are a lot member and Otego resident Sheldon noted that his con- of things that we do with the Richard Downey spearheaded See Student Fellows, page 8 See Vacant Building, page 5 Bainbridge Restores Well No. 1 By Allison Collins article, Wade said grant fund- “We haven’t been able to has to be in contact with the ing totaled $100,000 and was use it for quite a while (as a) well for a certain amount of BAINBRIDGE – Ground announced in 2016. drinking water source,” Wade time to make sure it works broke Tuesday morning “The key thing is the said, “because … the chlori- to eliminate any bacteria that on a Village of Bainbridge groundbreaking for the actual nation system was not built may be in the water.” Wade project that will return its work itself,” Wade said Tues- correctly.” He added: “Well added: “The project also has long-defunct well No. 1 to day. “It’s not a new well; it’s No. 2 was refurbished after to do with putting in a new functionality. the physical work of actually the 2006 flood, but No. 1 was pump and the equipment nec- Bainbridge Mayor Philip doing the project. Up to now, taken out of service because it essary to run electrical work Wade said the overdue con- we were getting everything was not up to New York State to make that pump available.” struction project was largely lined up and securing fund- standards.” Work, Wade said, is expect- enabled by a state grant ad- ing and going out to bid.” To remedy that and bring ed to wrap this June. ministered through the office The project, he noted, was the well up to code, he said, a For more information on of Assemblyman Cliff Crouch contracted locally to Burrell’s contact tank is being installed. the village, visit bainbridgeny. and built-in village budgeting. Excavating of Norwich. “The project … has to do org. The total project cost, he Rehabbing the well, Wade with creating a contact tank said, is “roughly $115,000.” said, will increase the vil- for chlorinating the water,” In a January Tri-Town News lage’s available water supply. Wade explained. “Chlorine Workers Chase ‘Aggressive’ Timeline for Sidney’s Streetscape By Allison Collins really no reason (the project) (streetscape staging area) to should extend beyond that an- the Sidney Veterans Memo- SIDNEY – Roughly a doz- ticipated schedule; hopefully, rial Park. en downtown merchants and they can beat it.” Throughout the project’s Sidney citizens attended a Law added that, as fair second phase, Law said, Monday open house discuss- weather becomes more fre- high safety standards will be ing streetscape progress and quent and the project’s pre- upheld. a timeline for the just-started liminary steps finish, vil- “We’ve talked with the work on Main Street’s west- lagers “should be seeing a general contractor to main- ern side. much bigger presence,” with tain more safety,” he said. Streetscape design man- on-site contractors “working “We’ve been very clear in that ager Ian Law, of PLACE Al- aggressively.” communication with them … liance in Syracuse, said, “after In relation to the project’s and the contractor definitely learning a lot of good lessons” timeline, village trustees con- knows what we’re expecting during the project’s first half, firmed Monday that Sidney’s the standard to be.” things are on track for a July annual Hometown Parade Law added: “Our goal is to 25 finish. has been canceled this year. It maintain good access to all “We have everything, so was also confirmed that a Me- businesses, but in a safe way.” there should be no supply de- morial Day parade will take Earlier this month, down- lays,” Law said, “and there’s place from the Whitaker lot town retailers were given a See ‘Aggressive’ Timeline, page 5 For advertising, call 2013 Jeep Wrangler Sport 4wd, 3.6L 6cyl, 6 speed Manual trans, Melissa Matthews at Air Cond, cruise, removable hard top, tow pkg, 0 recalls, 607-208-4064 46,776 miles, lifetime warranty, $20,969 Plus tax, title & registration. (607) 563-4311 • www.chambersohara.com TT 2 — Tri-Town News — Friday, April 27, 2018 C.C Pistol Cemetery Lovers by Tina & Dale Utter Gruesome But True this was a case of vampires, so three-story Greek Revival mutton soup for breakfast. It Safety Course Lemuel and Elisha were disin- painted loden green with was said that the mutton had By Dale and Tina Utter terred and burned, right there darker green shutters and a even been left out from the NY + Multi State Approved in the cemetery. green picket fence. I must say, day before. Not to be disre- Dale and Tina Utter are We had no problem locat- it seemed rather foreboding spectful, but one could argue Oxford Rod & Gun Club May 5, 9am members the of Guilford His- ing the cemetery and, after to me. The area was once all that the meal would provide torical Society and have an some searching, found the houses, but time and progress motive enough for murder. Sidney American Legion May 19, 9am active interest in cemeteries. Ray graves. It’s hard to imag- has left it alone on a street of There are too many aspects to ine the anguish this family en- businesses and parking lots. this case to be able to go into www.pistolsafetyny.com 315-796-4186 On our last trip to Connect- dured those many years ago. We got our tickets and them here. icut, we decided to check out Another family living near- went in. I was not initially im- Thirty-two-year-old Lizzie a story I had heard years ago. by suffered the same fate, but pressed with our tour guide, had tried to buy a poison I worked for an elderly man in a few years before. The Wal- but she proved to be a foun- (prussic acid) several days WELLS BRIDGE Sidney who told me a tale that tons were also ravaged by TB. tain of knowledge and talked before. That day, she said she was pretty unbelievable. Mr. When kids playing near the so fast you had to really pay went to the barn for fishing FIRE DEPARTMENT Sullivan knew of my cem- cemetery found some bones, attention. She did that only sinkers and was out of the etery interests and mentioned archeologists were called in. to get in all she had to tell. house, but there were no dusty Pancake Breakfast the Connecticut “Jewett City They actually found that one The house was immaculate, footprints in the barn and she Vampires.” That certainly got member of that family had with beautiful Victorian had encouraged the maid to April 29th, May 6th, & my attention and these many been removed from its grave. furnishings. go out to a store that morning. May 13th • 8am-11am years later, Dale and I decided The head was removed and On a hot August day in She was seen burning a dress to look into it. the body presented with the 1892, Mr. and Mrs. Borden after the crimes. Adults • $9.00 This is a true and disturb- femur bones crossed over the were found dead in this house. Throughout most of the Children 12 & Under • $6.00 ing narrative of a farm fam- chest, another way to ward off Abby Borden was in a bed- proceedings, she was cool, ily by the last name of Ray in the vampires. room upstairs and Andrew calm and collected. The jury Under 5 • FREE Griswold, Connecticut in the We visited that small cem- Borden on a settee in the was out for 90 minutes before mid-19th century. The family etery, picturesquely set near downstairs parlor. They were they returned an acquittal. had several deaths in roughly water. Although just off the brutally murdered with mul- Not one of those male jurors nine years. Tragically, son Le- road, it had tall, yellowish tiple blows to their heads and believed a woman could com- muel Ray died in 1845 in his grass obscuring some of the the weapon was determined to mit this heinous crime. twenties. He was diagnosed gravestones. The cemetery be a hatchet. Most of us have After the trial, Lizzie, with tuberculosis, a common was old, with many interest- heard the rhyme: “Lizzie Bor- known by then as Lisbeth, and affliction at the time. ing stones. None that we saw den took an axe and gave her her sister Emma purchased a TB, or consumption as it were inscribed with the Wal- mother 40 whacks and when fancy 14-room house in a bet- was also known, was a slowly ton name. she saw what she had done, ter part of town called “the progressive and contagious That provided some in- she gave her father 41.” How- Hill” and there she lived out disease. I have seen epitaphs teresting conversation as we ever, it was not as simple as her life, dying in 1927 of pneu- describing it as “wasting headed for our next destina- that. monia. Lisbeth left $30,000 to away.” Those affected would tion—Fall River, Massachu- Andrew Borden was a bank the Animal Rescue League grow pale and fatigued, ex- setts. I always had a fascina- president with a lot of money. and her photograph hangs in perience night sweats and tion with the story of Lizzie However, he was very frugal; the facility to this day. endure a persistent, blood- Borden. As a teenager, I read some would say miserly. His At some point, the two tinged cough. We now know it many books on the subject, a house reflected that, with no sisters had a falling out and is caused by a bacterium but real-life “cold case,” more indoor plumbing or electricity, never spoke or saw each other the uneducated folks of the than 125 years old. Even in even though those comforts again. Ironically, the whole 1800s sometimes explained April, traffic was heavy as were available. The house was family lies buried together in these alarming symptoms we crossed into Rhode Is- equipped with chamber pots Oak Grove Cemetery in Fall with folklore, magic or super- land and over two beautiful and an assortment of kerosene River. Although the town does stition. They even went so far bridges into the mill town of lamps. There were tensions not want to idealize a possible as to say the first victim be- Fall River. Immediately, we in the family. Lizzie’s real murderer, there are arrows

came a vampire, returning to were struck by all the textile mother died when she was 2 on the cemetery road leading c

c suck the blood of other family mills, many of which have years old and three years later, to the Borden plot, making it members. been re-purposed. These huge Andrew remarried. Andrew easy to locate. Such was the case with stone buildings dominated the allowed Lizzie to travel to Eu- This was an exciting day The Old Mill the Rays. The father, Henry, landscape. rope with a church group, but for us and we explored history passed in 1849, his son Elisha They beckoned, but we for the most part, Lizzie and that few know much about. I RESTAURANT in 1851, and another son, also had other places to go. Our her older spinster sister had would encourage readers to Henry, in 1854. Following that destination was on Second little social life. check out these stories and last death, remaining family Street—the infamous Bor- That fateful sweltering learn more! members were convinced that den House. The house is a morning, the family dined on Odds & Ends

AFTON - The village of cation will hold a special ing of the month will be held are scheduled for the follow- Afton would like to remind board meeting Tuesday, May Thursday, May 17. The meet- ing dates and times: Re-Opens For Its 72nd Season area dog owners living within 1 at 6 p.m. in room 93 of the ing is scheduled to begin at 7 Monday, April 30 at 6 p.m. Thursday, May 3rd village that there is regulation middle/high school. p.m. in the boardroom. at the Otego Town Hall and and restrictions on pets def- Thursday, May 3 at 6 p.m. In Celebration ecating on private or public HARPURSVILLE - The BAINBRIDGE - The at the Unatego Elementary property. Harpursville Central School Bainbridge-Guilford Central School. we will offer our original Section 4-3-3 of the local board of education will hold School will hold a board of Questions on the Unatego 1946 Dessert Menu law of the village of Afton a regular meeting Wednes- education meeting Thursday, budget may be directed to: Dessert Menu codebook. day, May 2 in the high school May 3 in the Guilford El- Superintendent Dr. David at 1946 Prices* If found guilty of this viola- library. The executive session ementary School cafeteria at Richards or Business Man- Old Mill of the meeting will begin at 6 6:30 p.m. The business por- Walnut Pie ...... 25¢ (*with purchase of a meal) tion, an owner or dog walker ager Patti Loker at 988-5038 p.m. tion of the meeting will start Key Lime Pie ...... 25¢ can be prosecuted. Devil’s Food, Hot Fudge Thurs., Fri., Sat. at 7 p.m. SIDNEY CENTER - The Ice Cream Cake...... 35¢ May 3-May 6 COVENTRY - The Cov- The Afton Central Sidney Center Cemetery As- Strawberry entry Events Committee is School District will hold its BUTTERNUTS - The sociation will hold its annual Shortcake .. 35¢ “Join us for a busy planning its 13th An- 2018/2019 budget hearing 4th Annual Spring Fest will meeting Wednesday, May 9 Maple Walnut taste of the past” Thursday, May 3 at 7 p.m. be held at Copes Corners Sundae...... 35¢ nual Blueberry Festival and is at the Sidney Center Fire Sta- 764-8300 seeking crafters and vendors It will be held in the board- Park, 620 state Highway 51 tion beginning at 6:30 p.m. ...More... to participate and bakers to room directly across from the (between Gilbertsville and This meeting will be open to Route 8, Upton, NY enter the blueberry baking district office. Visitors are Mount Upton), May 5 from 9 all lot owners. Anyone with contest. asked to use the entrance on a.m. until dusk. questions, call Suzanne at Thurs. thru Sat. 4:30-8:30; Sun. Noon-7; Closed Mon., Tues., Wed. Sand Street for the meeting. Activities throughout the c c Organizers are also inviting 369-4817. antique car/tractor owners, Immediately following the day will include the Ross Park strong men/women and youth budget hearing the regular ZooMobile, fishing derby, UNADILLA - The Rogers for the strong man contest, monthly meeting will begin. fire department competitions, Hollow Cemetery Association church groups, civic groups District residents are in- kids’ boat-float contest and will hold its annual meeting at WEEKLY and businesses that would like vited to attend to obtain in- more. the community house, across MEAT and CHEESE to participate. formation concerning the Live music will also be from the Friends Church on There will be live music, proposed school budget for featured all day. For more County Road 2 in Unadilla, SPECIALS kids games and lots of local 2018/2019. Information, visit www.cope- on Saturday, May 12 at 9 a.m. and PLATTERS police and safety program Voting on this budget, vehi- scornerspark.org. For vendor demonstrations. This is a fam- cle referendum and one mem- information, contact slueck. UNADILLA - The Sand BUY BULK BY THE POUND and $AVE ily oriented event and admis- ber of the board of education [email protected] or Hill Cemetery Association will hold its annual meeting sion will be free. This will be will take place Tuesday, May 783-2204. FROM THE DELI – a one-day event July 28. 18 from 11 a.m. until 9 p.m. in Saturday, May 12 at 2 p.m. at Meat & Cheese Platters, including several kinds of Interested parties should the lobby at the main entrance OTEGO - The public hear- the home of Howard and Glo- Swiss, Cheddar and Yogurt Cheese contact coventryeventcom- of the school. ing for the 2018-2019 Unatego ria Hall, Covered Bridge road, [email protected] for more The ballot will also include Central School budget will be Unadilla. a proposition requested by Monday, May 7 at 6:30 p.m. in This meeting will be open information. the trustees of the Afton Free the boardroom of the junior- to all lot owners or interested Pine Ridge Groceries OTEGO - The Unatego Library. senior high school. parties. For more information, 4086 State Hwy. 206, Bainbridge, NY • 607-967-5926 Central School board of edu- The second (special) meet- Public budget presentations call 369-2416. Route 206 West (1¼ mi. from light at Rte. 7) OPEN: MON.-FRI. 8-5; SAT. 8-4; CLOSED SUNDAYS MAJOR CREDIT CARDS & FOOD STAMPS ACCEPTED For Advertising in the Tri-Town News, please call Melissa Matthews at 607-208-4064. Tri-Town News — Friday, April 27, 2018 — 3 TT Community Meals Good Old Days

BAINBRIDGE - The Soup on the first and third Saturday SIDNEY Koehler continued the project 25 YEARS AGO an abandoned village water- Kitchen at the Bainbridge of the month from 9 a.m. to 25 YEARS AGO by organizing scout groups to April 28, 1993 pumping station to create United Methodist Church is 11 a.m. at the Unadilla United April 28, 1993 plant the trees. Unatego High School stu- quarters for the department, open Saturdays from 11 a.m. Methodist Church on Main St. The Tri-Town Boys and The Shade Tree Commis- dents enjoyed a six-minute which formerly had no build- to 1 p.m. Menu for the soup All are welcome. Donations Girls Club prepped for a May sion grew out of this project. radio conversation with Space ing of its own. kitchen is available in the are accepted but not expected. 3 re-opening under a new di- Previously, the commission Shuttle “Discovery” astronaut The association was formed kitchen’s Facebook page. AFTON - A free lunch will rector and with the backing of had been “informally cooper- Ken Cameron during flight in February 1967 and accom- UNADILLA - A week- be served at the Afton Pres- Catholic Charities. ating with the village in (its) STS-56. plished the conversion of the ly luncheon is served ev- byterian Church, 11 Academy The re-opening followed a tree-planting program,” suc- The successful ‘sked, as ra- pump house with its own ery Thursday at 12:00 p.m. St., Afton, Saturday, May 5 brief period of closure due to cessfully planting about 150 dio contacts are known, took money, labor and donations of at St. Matthews Episcopal from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. the loss of a previous director trees. place April 13 at 10:54 UTC. materials. Church. A free will offering is This meal will be spon- and lack of funding. Efforts were concentrated The contact was one of 15 Between June 1, 1967 and With the new partnership in in downtown areas, replacing scheduled with schools and May 1968, members of the appreciated. sored by St. Agnes Catholic Church and consist of soup, place, Bob Fralicker was ap- trees removed because of dis- the only contact made with a association logged more than UNADILLA - Breakfast in sandwiches, desserts and pointed club director. He said eases, age or other hazards. high school in the northeast- 600 hours doing police work. the Basement serves breakfast beverages. at the time: “The Tri-Town At the time, the commis- ern United States. Prepara- Members were tasked with Board of Directors will con- sion was reportedly “working tion for the contact took five accompanying the three regu- tinue to provide advice and on a master plan for planting months, according to Paul lar village policemen during Spring Suppers substantial fundraising; Cath- and replacing village trees Agoglioy, then-technology nighttime patrols as well as olic Charities will provide and for designation as a ‘Tree teacher with the program. providing crowd and traffic EAST GUILFORD - There There will also be gluten administration, staffing and City USA.’” The main mission of the control during special events. programming.” Gary Scavo, a program was to “increase There were 12 men in the will be a spring dinner at the free options available. Chil- BAINBRIDGE East Guilford Presbyterian dren under 5 will eat for free. member of both boards, add- awareness of and interest association at the time. ed: “We feel very good about 25 YEARS AGO in science and technology Church, located on the cor- April 28, 1993 75 YEARS AGO SIDNEY - A traditional the partnership.” education.” ner of routes 35 and 8, Friday, May 6, 1943 roast turkey dinner with all Scavo noted that the club The New York State De- April 27 from 4:30 – 7 p.m. SIDNEY the fixings will be served Fri- was “looking at an annual partment of Transportation The former Kayser silk The meal will consist of 50 YEARS AGO day, May 4 from 4:30 p.m. - budget of about $40,000,” announced that rehabilitation plant, used at the time as a lasagna, Italian bread with a of the NY 206 bridge over Big May 1, 1968 space for storing a fleet of dipping sauce, green salad and 6:30 p.m. at St. Paul’s Church, with plans to borrow the mon- 25 River St., Sidney. Take outs ey from Catholic Charities Brook in the town of Bain- Radial Development Asso- milk trucks operated by Cark desserts including ice cream bridge was schedule to begin ciates readied to break ground Whitaker, was secured by and cookies. will also be available and pay the organization back later, giving the youth club at April’s close and continue for two 18-unit apartment the Scintilla Division. The “stability lacking in the past.” through the fair-weather con- buildings slated for construc- company was already in pos- Chicken BBQs Scavo said: “The two struction season. tion on an extension of Suf- session of four floors of that boards will continue a close The project, which included folk Street behind the high building when it made the cooperative effort to ensure a detour, involved repairing school athletic fields. acquisition. COVENTRY - The Cov- Stop by to pick up some the existing sub-structure, in- The 36 apartments were Mr. Whitaker moved his entry Events Committee will delicious halves prepared that the club stays open and provides activities for youth.” stalling new steel beams and expected to be built on about trucks to Unadilla, which he be sponsoring its next chicken by Wilson’s BBQ. Proceeds railings and constructing a six acres, purchased by Radial them made the headquarters barbeque April 28 in front of from this fundraiser will ben- The village readied for its new bridge deck. Development from the non- of his trucking business. the Coventry town barn on efit the Sidney Youth Land inaugural Arbor Day celebra- The work was performed profit Sidney Development BAINBRIDGE state Route 206, right in the Reservation. tion, “part of an overall plan by the Tioga Construction Co. Corporation. middle of town. by the Tree Commission,” Inc., of Herkimer and was ex- Plans called for the apart- 87 YEARS AGO This will be halves only, SIDNEY CENTER - The April 30. pected to cost approximately ments’ completion later that April 1931 with curbside service. Sim- Sidney Center Fire Depart- The Sidney Tree policy and $1.1 million. The project, part year. An elm tree located on the ply drive up, order and the ment will hold a chicken bar- planting program were origi- of then-Governor Mario Cuo- Back River Road between chicken will be delivered to beque Saturday, May 5 from nally developed as an Eagle mo’s Rebuilding New York SIDNEY Bainbridge and Sidney was the car hot off the grill. These 11 a.m. until sold out. Halves Scout program by Joe Moran, initiative, was scheduled for 50 YEARS AGO declared the “Most Perfect barbeques sell out quickly, so and dinners will be available who surveyed village streets completion by Dec. 31, 1993. May 1, 1968 Elm” in New York State in for purchase. The Unadilla Police Of- 1931. go early to be sure to get some and chose planting sites. delicious chicken. Proceeds Chris Laniciault and Mark OTEGO ficers Association remodeled from this sale will be used to UNADILLA - A Mother’s help defray some of the costs Day chicken barbeque by Wil- of the annual Blueberry Fes- son’s of Walton will be held Masonville News tival, which this year will be Sunday, May 13 beginning at held July 28. 10:30 a.m. at the Bishop lot, Main Street in Unadilla across This week’s quote is from production. Spring is coming As always, keep all our church. SIDNEY - The McDonald from Kwik Fill. P. Statios: “Anger manages (eventually) and the cows are farmers in your thoughts that There will be a presentation Hose annual BBQ and bake Halves with sides of potato everything badly.” getting so that they want to things will improve soon, oth- called “How’s Your Soul?” sale will be held on Saturday, salad and macaroni salad will Good luck, students, as break out of the barn and run erwise our dairy farms will be Monday, April 30 at 6:30 p.m. April 28 from 10 a.m. until be available. your third marking period around. They think they have a thing of the past. Thursday, May 3 is Na- This event will be spon- report cards were mailed out been cooped up long enough. Birthday greetings this time tional Day of Prayer, with the sold out. sored by the Unadilla Cham- last Friday April 20, 2018. Meetings are being planned around extend to May. We theme “Prayer for America SIDNEY - There will be a ber of Commerce to benefit Get ready for math testing, to explain the new program have Toni Coddington on May – UNITY – Ephesians, 4:3.” chicken barbeque held Thurs- a Unatego scholarship being taking place May 1 through 3. to help farmers cope with the 2; Dwayne Scott and Larry The church will be open from day, May 3 starting at 10:30 awarded to two graduating se- Keep all your studies up, low milk prices. We hope it Jump Jr., May 3; Bill Ostrand- 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 3 to 5 a.m. in the Country Store niors pursing a college career students; the end of the school works this time. er and Justin North, May 5; p.m. parking lot, Union Street in in business. year will soon be here. Farmers want to sell out, Mike Wagner and Kathy Ryan On Saturday, May 5, from Sidney. Here on the farm we, like but they are so far in debt that May 6; and Chuck Smith and 9 a.m. until 12:30 p.m., the many farmers, are waiting it seems impossible at this Austin Scott, May 7. Have a Fransego Ladies Basket Meet- for the weather to break to time. There are many talks great day, everyone. ing and dish-to-pass luncheon Pancake Listing get started on spring planting. going on to try to help solve Masonville Federated will be held at the Masonville When it breaks, we better be this problem and keep our Church Sunday services are Federated Church. The Ma- WELLS BRIDGE - The cake breakfast Sunday, April ready. farms working, so remember at 11 a.m., with adult Sunday sonville ladies will provide Wells Bridge Fire Depart- 22 from 8 - 11 a.m. Children It’s time for the milk tester that farmers feed us daily. school at 9:45 a.m. beverages and dessert. Reg- ment will be hosting a pan- under 5 will eat for free to come and test how the cows Keep on purchasing those Bible study takes place istration begins at 8:30 a.m. are doing with their milk dairy products, everyone. Thursdays at 6:30 p.m. at the with coffee and snacks. Police Report Gilbertsville News

Editor’s note: The fol- She was arraigned before Congratulations to the chose to hang the GMU ban- old. barbecue at the latter. lowing report is a matter of V/J Skrobanski and remanded GMU Mock Trial Team on ner next to their school sign. The GMU Marching Band Roger Halbert spent a few public record and includes to the Delaware County Cor- winning the Chenango Coun- GMU students and staff & Color Guard will host a days last week in Wilson press releases from area law rectional Facility in lieu of ty Championship last Friday. signed the banner in support spring quarter auction this Hospital. enforcement agencies. An $1,500. Bennett is to re-ap- On Saturday, members of the students and staff at Saturday at 6:30 p.m. in Jan Costello and Bill arrest is not a presumption pear May 29. journeyed to the Federal that school. the school gym. Bring your Musson were guests of Ash of guilt, as all persons are Court House in Bingham- Ella Thatford, a GMU sixth- quarters and bid on some Costello on the occasion of considered innocent until SIDNEY - April 17: Gage ton for regional competition, grader, recently qualified for great merchandise and gift his second birthday party, proven guilty in a court of R. Solecki, 20, of Sidney, where they placed second, the NYS championship as a certificates. April 15 in Worcester, Mas- law. Persons wishing to have was arrested on a bench war- losing to Fayetteville-Manlius level 6 USAG Gymnast. She is The Boy Scouts are host- sachusetts. On the previous the disposition of their cases rant from the Village of Sid- Central School. Claudette a gymnast at STGA Southern ing a can drive this Saturday two days, Jan and sister, Helen published should contact the ney Court. During the arrest, Newman leads the team with Tier Gymnastics Academy in from 10 a.m. to noon by the Groff of Franklin, traveled Tri-Town News at 561-3526 Solecki attempted to flee from Raquel Norton as adviser. Endicott. She also competed old high school in Mt Upton to Philadelphia for a medical during regular business Officers and was additionally Recently, the Marjory this past weekend in Long Is- and again May 5 during the checkup. hours. charged with resisting arrest Stoneman Douglas High land. Thatford has been com- May Fest at Copes Corners and unlawful possession of School in Parkland, Florida peting since she was 4 years Park. They will host a chicken SIDNEY POLICE DEPT. marihuana. He was arraigned before SIDNEY - April 16: Shane V/J Skrobanski and remanded Police Report M. Jones, Sr., 46, of Sidney, to the Delaware County Cor- for criminal trespass in the rectional Facility in lieu of SIDNEY - April 18: Jason SIDNEY - April 20: Paul Blackman, 27, of Sidney, for $1,500. Solecki is to re-appear 2nd degree. A. Lester, 36, of Sidney, for Kiesinger, 34, of Sidney, for UNADILLA - April 20: aggravated unlicensed opera- May 29. failure to appear on a bench attempted criminal sale of tion in the 3rd degree. SIDNEY - April 17: Ra- Shane Katalinas, 27, of Un- warrant out of Sidney Village marihuana in the 2nd degree adilla, for aggravated unli- chael M. Bennett, 20, of Sid- FRANKLIN - April 18: ELMIRA HEIGHTS - Court. and endangering the welfare censed operation in the 2nd ney, was arrested on a viola- Stephen M. Banks, 26, of April 21: Michael R. Kelly, of a child. degree, driving a motor ve- tion of probation warrant. Franklin, on a bench warrant, SIDNEY - April 18: Kristy 42, of Elmira Heights, for ag- During the arrest, Bennett at- grand larceny in the 4th de- hicle without an interlock de- Lynn Dougherty, 33, of Sid- SIDNEY - April 20: Alycia vice, suspended registration gravated unlicensed operation tempted to flee from officers; gree and burglary in the 2nd ney, for harassment in the 2nd C. Martin, 38, of Sidney, for in the 3rd degree. degree. and forged inspection. she was additionally charged degree. aggravated unlicensed opera- with resisting arrest. tion in the 3rd degree. SIDNEY - April 20: James TT 4 — Tri-Town News — Friday, April 27, 2018 bituaries P.O. Box 208, 85 Main St., Suite 1., Sidney, N.Y. 13838 O Telephone: (607) 561-3526 FAX: (607) 563-8999 survived by her granddaugh- He is survived by his wife, peacefully Saturday, April 21, E-mail: [email protected] ter, Dennielle M. Hinman, Edna Brooks of Unadilla; 2018. She was born Dec. 19, The Tri-Town News (UPSPS 618-740) is published who helped make her last days sister, Marjorie and brother- 1961. comfortable; sister, Susan A. in-law, Carl Terpening of Melanie was the wife of Fridays for $34 per year in the counties of Broome, Shields; 18 grandchildren; and Bloomingham, Ind.; daughter Wesley Bixby; grandmother Chenango, Delaware and Otsego, $32 for e-mail 31 great grandchildren. and son-in-law, Jennifer and to Libbi Pandich; daughter of subscriptions and $39 elsewhere by River Valley News The family received friends John Allden of College Sta- Karen Horan (Robert Handel); Group (SMG08, LLC), P.O. Box 208, Sidney, NY 13838. at the Osterhoudt-Madden tion, Texas; daughter, Susan and sister to Marilee (Chris) Periodical postage paid at Sidney, New York. Funeral Home, Harpursville, Joplin of Houston, Texas; Conner, Phillip L. Horan, Karl Deadlines: The deadline for submitting items for Wednesday, April 25. two grandchildren, Brooke Zandt and numerous friends publication for the current week is Tuesday at 4 p.m. for Online condolences may Nowalk of Auburn, Ala. and she considered family. news items, letters to the editor, display ads, classified ads be made at www.omaddenfh. Ty Joplin, currently living in She was predeceased by her com. Amman, Jordan; son, Brad- daughter, Marlena Ann; and and legal notices. Holidays and special sections may require earlier deadlines that will be posted. ford Brooks of Unadilla; and grandparents, Florence and grandson, Mark Brooks, also Louis Grab and Evelyn and POSTMASTER: Send address changes to: of Unadilla; step-son, Jan Mi- Francis Horan. THE TRI-TOWN NEWS P.O. Box 208, Sidney, NY 13838 trzyk of Northford, Conn.; and Melanie studied music at step-son, Chris Mitrzyk and Broome Community College (The Sidney Record established 1882. The Sidney Enterprise Heather Thomas of Northford, and was well known for her established 1895. The Bainbridge News and the Bainbridge Conn.; step-daughter and son- crafts, donating much of her Republican established 1867. Combined as the Sidney Record Michael T. Youngs WINDSOR - Michael in-law, Felicia and Tim Vitale work out of love. and Bainbridge News February 1959.) Continuing the Unadilla and three grandsons, Justin, Memorial services will be Times (established 1854) October 4, 1967. Continuing the Afton T. Youngs, 64, of Windsor, Enterprise and Harpursville Budget February 1969. Name passed away Monday evening, Kyle and Chase, all of Allen- held at the North Fenton Unit- changed to Tri-Town News, February 1, 1968. April 16, 2018 at Our Lady of dale, N.J. ed Methodist Church Friday, A celebration of Walter’s April 27 at 11 a.m. with the Allison Collins...... Managing Editor Lourdes Hospital. He is survived by his wife, wonderful life will be held Rev. Michele K. Clark offici- Erik Berggren...... Content Coordinator Vicky Youngs; five sons and at noon Saturday, April 28 at ating. Burial will be in New daughters-in-law, Michael the Unadilla United Methodist Ohio Cemetery, Tunnel. and Marianne Youngs of Walter E. Brooks Church in Unadilla. The family will receive We want to invite you to Germany (stationed with the UNADILLA - Walter E. In lieu of flowers, donations friends at North Fenton Unit- United States Army), James Brooks, 84, passed away may be made to the Unadilla ed Methodist Church Friday Bainbridge’s Regatta Row this Saturday, Youngs and Penny Chenoweth peacefully with his loving United Methodist Church, from 10 to 11 a.m. before the April 28th from 1 to 4pm for a of Watertown, Kirk and wife, Edna, son, Brad and 73 Main St., Unadilla, N.Y., service. 13849 or Oxford Veterans In lieu of flowers, donations Wine & Spirit Tasting Dawn Franklyn of Windsor, dear friend, retired pastor Kip Keith Franklyn and Crystal Stratton by his side April 17, Home, 4207 state Hwy. 220, can be made to the North Fen- featuring Awestruck Ciders of Sidney Travis of Harpursville and 2018. Walt was born Oct. 25, Oxford, N.Y., 13830. ton United Methodist Church, and Cooperstown Brewing Company Ken Franklyn and Adrienne 1933 in Afton, son of Fay and The family would like to 5984 state Route 79, Chenan- Jackson of Harpursville; 15 Ruth (Decker) Brooks. thank the wonderful care- go Forks, N.Y., 13746, where grandchildren; two great Walt served in the air force givers in the Pine Unit at the Melanie was a long standing granddaughters; siblings, Al- during the Korean war from Veterans Home in Oxford for member. bert and Renaee Youngs, Jr. 1952-1956. After serving, he their patience and compas- Online condolences may of Kirkwood, Betty Hawk of moved to Shelbyville, Ind. and sionate care for Walter. be made at www.omaddenfh. Windsor, Steven and Cathy Cincinnati, Ohio, working for Online condolences may com. Youngs of Windsor and Debo- GE. be made at www.wmaddenfh. Arrangements by the Oster- rah Tuttle of Kirkwood; and After the passing of his fa- com. houdt-Madden Funeral Home, Arrangements by the West- 69-71 Maple St., Harpursville. For every $20 purchase made at B&W several nieces and nephews. ther, Walter moved his young He was predeceased by his family in 1970 to manage cott-Madden Funeral Home, 123 Main St., Unadilla. Aubree Ann Terrell you will receive a gift card for son, Scott Youngs. Brooks Machine Products LTD in Unadilla. During his AFTON - Aubree Ann Ter- a FREE gourmet coffee & donut from Michael was retired from Doris A. Warren rell joined the angels Satur- the United States Army and ownership, Walt employed our new neighboring business, many machinists, young and HARPURSVILLE - Doris day, April 21, 2018. Ricoh after 18 years. His pas- A. Warren, 89, of Harpurs- She is survived by her sions were cars and spending old alike. Walt was known by his employees as caring, giv- ville, died Monday, April 16, parents, Ashley Colvin and time with his five boys. Mi- 2018 of natural causes and Richard Terrell of Afton; sis- chael also enjoyed hunting ing and fair with a high stan- dard of integrity. declining health. Doris had a ters, Paige and Payton; pa- on the mountain, working on strong belief in Christ and is ternal grandparents, Debbie cars and spending a lot of time Walter shared his caring and generous attitude with his now at peace in Heaven. and Mark Ellis of Coventry; with the love of his life, Vicky, Doris was predeceased by maternal grandparents, Terri dancing and enjoying each community. He was a mem- ber of the Unadilla United her husband, William D. War- Colvin and Russ Berkeley of other’s company. He will be ren; daughter, Beth Svoboda; Unadilla and Richard Colvin deeply missed by his family Methodist Church, where he sang in the choir, held office son, Robert Warren; and of Fla.; special aunts, Alyssa and friends. daughter, Barbara Warren. Colvin of Afton and Carolyn Funeral services were held as trustee chairman and acted In loving memory of my Mother as a Lay member of the Wyo- She is survived by her sons, Ellis of Afton; special uncles, at the Osterhoudt-Madden John (Jacque) Warren and Josh Ellis of Sidney Center Funeral Home, Harpursville, ming Conference. Walter was DARLEEN STILSON also a past-president of the William (Mara) Warren; son- and Chad Ellis of Sidney. Saturday, April 21. Burial in-law, Robert Svoboda; sis- Online condolences may will be in Newman Cemetery, Unadilla Rotary Club and was who passed away instrumental in the exchange ter, Ruth Guley; sister-in-law, be made at www.omaddenfh. Susquehanna. Edna Seymour; niece, Julia com. Online condolences may student program and the busi- “with fork in hand” 17 years ago ness exchange. He served mul- Ely; many beloved grand- Arrangements by the Oster- be made at www.omaddenfh. children and other relatives; houdt-Madden Funeral Home, com. tiple terms as president of the and longtime friend, Karen 69-71 Maple St., Harpursville. April 17, 2001 Unadilla Chamber of Com- merce, where he was involved Rhodes. Another year has passed, in fundraisers like chicken Doris graduated from Time continues to go on, barbeques, fruit sales and the Harpursville Central School, mobile events sign. Walt was valedictorian of her class in but Mom, I still miss you very involved in several busi- 1953. She worked many jobs with such an unbearable pain. ness and industrial organi- when she was younger and left zations throughout the area, the “work force” for a much My heart aches to hear your voice, such as the BOCES program tougher job, raising her family. to share a laugh. and growing industrial park in Doris spent many years Oneonta. farming and had a passion for the outdoors. She often would Memories really are priceless. Walt was proud to help es- “In Memoriam” tablish the Troop 1 Boy Scout go for a walk and appreciate Missing you beyond words, Museum and the 100-year the world God made. Doris celebration held in Unadilla also spent 25 years selflessly ads may be Lots of Love, in 2010. He was responsible caring for relatives suffering for the purchase of the first from debilitating health is- placed by Bev Christmas light decorations sues. The family would like along Main Street in Unadilla to thank Lourdes Hospice for their help in her care. calling 607- In Loving Memory of and helped in the installation, removal and storing of those Memorial services were The memorials Joseph Andrew Goodrich held at the Osterhoudt-Mad- 561-3526 or 4/13/77−4/22/87 decorations for more than Margaret Elizabeth 30 years. Walt was a board den Funeral Home, Harpurs- above and to the Dear Joey, ville, Tuesday, April 24. It has been thirty-one years since you (Staplins) Arnold member of the Evergreen Hill e-mailing right should have have been gone. I still remember that COVENTRY - Margaret Cemetery for more than 30 Burial will be in Riverview day so well and how it changed my Elizabeth (Staplins) Arnold, years. Cemetery, Harpursville at the appeared in last life forever. Not a day goes by that I advertising@ 80, of Coventry, passed away Walter clearly and dearly convenience of the family. don’t think of you and miss you and Anyone wishing to donate week’s Tri-Town wonder what you would be like. Saturday, April 21, 2018. loved his community and sur- tritownnews. You were such a kind and caring She was predeceased by rounding areas. His other pas- in memory of Doris can do News and, because little boy, I miss watching you with her husband, Edward Arnold; sion was for antique and clas- so to Colesville Dollars for your scissors, glue and paper telling three children, Pamela J. Rob- sic cars. He was a member of Scholars, P.O. Box 1, Harpurs- com of an oversight on me you were building me the world. ville, N.Y., 13787, in honor You didn’t need to build it because erts, Lori Ann Ducharme and the Algonquin Auto Club and our part, did not. Our you were my world. Those big feet of Fredrick J. Ducharme, III; six enjoyed the car shows, judging of her love for education and yours left such big footprints on my sisters and a brother. and being with his friends and learning. sincere apologies to heart. I miss you, Joey. She is survived by four chil- fellow enthusiasts. Walt’s trea- Online condolences may Keep watching over us because I be made at www.omaddenfh. the family and friends know you are our guardian angel. dren, Ronald T. Ducharme, sured white 1964 Chevrolet com. Give Daddy a kiss and hug for me. Barbara M. Tarvin, Margaret Impala Super Sport Convert- of the individuals E. Ducharme and Brenda J. Love, Mommy ible was his pride and joy and Melanie Jean (Horan) Bixby being remembered. P.S. Next to dirt, do you still Hinman, who was her caretak- was seen by many over the love Mom best? er till the end. Margaret is also HARPURSVILLE - Mela- past 40 years in parades. nie Bixby, 56, passed away Tri-Town News — Friday, April 27, 2018 — 5 TT hope is to see the school re- said, he is doubly motivated to are nibbles (and) one is a very them … another tool to come Vacant Building imagined as another kind of see the site repurposed. strong nibble. But it all de- up with an RFP that they educational facility. After “Mama told me, if you pends on the response to the feel is in the best interest of continued from page 1 that, people leaned in favor of break, you fix it,” Downey RFP.” The request, Downey the district and people in the concepts for repurposing a medical or office complex said. “That’s why I put in noted, is being drafted by the community.” Olsen added: an information-gathering ef- the time. I voted to close it fort. Additionally, a survey school.” and senior housing. Residents same lawyer who handled “We’re all hopeful.” were vehement in their oppo- and I voted for good rea- Watkins Glen’s RFP, which A special Unatego Board was distributed midwinter to Discussing that process, sons … but the process that Otego residents seeking in- Olsen said: “Dick (Downey) sition to an industrial manu- elicited 13 proposals. of Education meeting to dis- facturing plant, Olsen said. we went through was hard Olsen, who emphasized cuss dissemination of the re- put on how (and how not) to was very instrumental in sup- and very emotional.” repurpose the building. plying us with information or Noting that his research that the board’s RFP “is not quest, particularly how much The results of Downey’s data on schools that repur- brought him all over the In his 1,000-plus miles based on what (the Otego retained land use to aim for, research and the survey, ORC posed. We … researched not state and into Pennsylvania, logged visiting repurposed Repurposing Committee) will be held at 6 p.m. Tuesday, chair Ken Olsen said, were just here or in central New Downey said: “I wanted to schools, Downey said, he did,” said: “We are just giving May 1 at the high school. collated and presented to the York, but districts throughout find out what’s out there and found success stories in Cher- school board in March to help the country; we brought guest what are the elements of a suc- ry Valley, Milford, Treadwell, draft a request for proposal, speakers in; we attended town cessful repurposing, because South New Berlin and Wat- • Ash Creek Herbs• being distributed next month. board meetings for input from I found … that you have the kins Glen. “The board puts together good the bad and the ugly.” “There have been some Seasonal re-opening Friday, Saturday our elected officials; we in- excellent transitions,” he the RFP … based on our vited the mayors of Otego and Downey added: “I have survey results,” Olsen ex- either gone in, talked to, or said. “There are so many and Sunday - May, 4th 5th and 6th Unadilla and … county rep- options.” plained. “The document resentatives. We tried to use driven by and found out the we brought forth is just a a multitude of areas for our community gossip on about These findings, Downey NOW OPEN: Every Fri, Sat & Sun recommendation, based on 20 repurposed schools.” said, have left him “optimis- research.” tic” from 11am to 3pm all that research that we did Survey results, Downey As someone involved in for Otego’s future. and what we, as a commu- the decision to close Otego’s “My gut feeling – I think Many new and returning local items and Olsen said, indicated that we’re OK,” he said. “ nity, felt would be the best community members’ No. 1 “heart and soul,” Downey There 596 Buckley Hill Rd., Coventryville, NY • 607-639-2337

commented: “It’s going to ning is underway for rehabili- ‘Aggressive’ Timeline function just fine.” tating rear parking lots and As work progresses on the alleyways. continued from page 1 west side, Law said, he ex- Sidney Grant Administra- You are Cordially Invited to letter from the Albert Tor- “We’re feeling access pects the eastern side to get its tor John Redente said, be- our Annual Ladies Tea to Construction Corpora- should be restored by the end final touches. fore starting the streetscape, “We’re going to see if the the village allocated funding tion outlining the project’s of this week,” he said, “so we Saturday, May 5th, 2018 • 2pm-4pm timeline. can start tackling Division landscapers can do the (rain to repave Main Street once Since work began on the Street.” gardens and trees) on the the revitalization effort was First Baptist Church western side of Main Street Trustee Victor Tartaglia eastern side,” he said. “We’ll finished. 1749 State Route 8, Mount Upton, NY 13809 early last week, Law said, noted that, at an April 20 be encouraging them to do Similar open house-style there have been “no issues” meeting, it was determined that, (because) that will be a meetings are expected to Please join us for FUN, and “things are plugging that Division Street would re- big morale booster to see that continue as work on the FOOD, FELLOWSHIP along.” main a two-way road, with the whole side completed. The streetscape advances, Redente By Friday, he said, contrac- possibility to reconsider one- rain gardens are really the star said. and an INSPIRATIONAL tors expect to have the trench- way designation if problems of the streetscape and seeing Notifications of meetings MESSAGE from ing through the Rite Aid park- arise. those done will really change will be announced in up- ing lot and into Whitaker Way Law, who said he re-evalu- how it looks and feels.” coming editions of Tri-Town Becki Bice! completed. ated Division Street logistics, Beyond the completed News. streetscape, Law said, plan- Please RSVP with the number of Butternut Valley Garden Club to Visit Vanderbilt For Advertising in the guests attending Mansion for June 7 Bus Trip Tri-Town News, please Call 607-764-8361 Guest Speaker Becki Bice, GILBERTSVILLE – The vided by Hale’s Bus Service, Beekman Tavern in Rhine- and leave a message, Recording Artist and Butternut Valley Garden Club with departures from Com- beck, featuring a buffet menu. call Melissa Matthews or call 607-265-3228 Inspirational Speaker will host its annual spring bus merce Drive, Oneonta at 7 The final stop will be at trip, visiting the National His- a.m. or Morris at 6:30 a.m. the Adams Store for plant at 607-208-4064. toric Vanderbilt Mansion in The trip will include a shopping. Hyde Park, New York, Thurs- guided tour of the gardens and For more information, call Jericho Arts Council presents Bainbridge’s GalaPremiere day, June 7 Vanderbilt Mansion. Lunch Janet at 847-9380. Transportation will be pro- will follow at the historic Regatta Row Street Art Fest! Ash Creek Herbs Open House is May 4, 5 & 6 COVENTRYVILLE – Friday, Saturday and May 4, 5 For anyone unable to make This Saturday - April 28 Ash Creek Herbs, located at and 6 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. it to the upcoming open house, 596 Buckley Hill Road, Bain- all three days. call 639-2337 to set up other NEWTIME! 2 to 4 &FINALE 4 TILL? bridge (Coventryville), will There are many new and times by appointment. * Sponsored by: host its spring open house returning local items in stock. Payne’s Cranes * Golden Artist Colors Bob’s Diner * Bainbridge Chamber of Commerce Sidney’s Preceptor Beta Kappa Chapter Chenango Arts Council * Lambrecht Auction * John’ s Garage * Thanks Community SIDNEY – The Sidney Carol Allen, United Way women’s sorority. Preceptor “Meet the Artists”!!! chapter of Preceptor Beta secretary Beta Kappa Chapter of Sidney Kappa Chapter of Beta Sigma Lillian Alger, Fox Street focuses on three components: Phi hosted its annual Brooks Apartments coordinator community service, chari- 20 Artists! Linda Cook-DeVona; Pam Colburn & June Smedley; BBQ fundraiser earlier this Jennifer Anderson, site table donations and social and Pat Cristelli; Germaine Alcaro; Christine Giuliano; Cindy Johnson; month, declaring it a “huge manager for Meals on Wheels cultural events. Samantha A. Spalholz; Fran Briggs; Rachel Hares; Samara Green; success.” The ladies would Joel Jessup and the crew The sorority will be recog- Colleen Davis; Lori Kellogg; Brian Conran; Cookie Witham; like to thank all of the group’s from Brook’s BBQ of Oneonta nizing Nancy Hathaway on Robin Yvonne De Golier; Carol Lernihan; The United Way of Sidney; loyal friends and family that The following groups spon- May 5 as “First Lady of the braved the cold and came out sored this year’s Senior Meal Year.” The noon luncheon will Elise Craver; Bill Berthel and Birte Jorgensen to support their efforts. Program: be held at Sacred Heart Parish Vote for People’s Choice: www.jerichoarts.com, Bob’s Diner; Jerry’s; Special thanks goes to: Benson Agency Real Estate Center on Liberty Street in Rosa’s; S&S Cafe; B&W Wines Whit Whitaker LLC Sidney. This award has been Kyle Westcott, Sidney Sidney United Way celebrated since 1975. Great American Unadilla Community Chest For more information on Live Music & Art in the Streets Albert Torto Construction the luncheon or to reserve a Unadilla Boy Scout Troop Beta Sigma Phi is an in- spot, call 563-2573 or 563- 25 Musicians! Local Seisun; Steve Eisenberg & Bill Seneschel; Uncle Shake; #1 ternational non-collegiate 2725 before April 27. Joanna Shem-Tov; Joe Lombardi & Barbara Kraft; The Union; The O’ Dewey Jazz Duo; John Truth Experience; Smoketown and … Finale with Major’s Inn to Host May 5 Open House Uncle Shake and Elvis starts at 4 PM ! Local Business Gives Back to Community with Free Restaurant Food & GILBERTSVILLE – The showcases architectural For more information, Wine Tasting, Gifts & Raffl e historic, 55-room Major’s Inn splendor and is a cornerstone please call 783-2967. Free Kids Watercolor class by Dan (of Harrington Gallery) at 2:30 and 3:30 will host its spring open house of the village. The Major’s Inn From Sidney, the Major’s Saturday, May 5 from 11 a.m. is a nonprofit foundation dedi- Inn is located eight miles Chair Exhibit - April 28 to May 26 on to 3 p.m., with refreshments cated to the maintenance and north on state Route 8, headed served throughout. restoration of the building, toward Mt. Upton. Turn right the Sidewalks of Bainbridge Also that day, Copes Cor- listed on the National Register on state Highway 51 and the Chair Auction at General Clinton ner Fun Day will provide ad- of Historic Places. All pro- village is approximately 5.5 ditional, Gilbertsville-area ceeds Saturday will benefit miles ahead. Park on May 26, 2018 entertainment. the ongoing restoration of the * New time-3 PM The 1897 Tudor-style inn inn. Online Auction of Chairs, Tables and Canoe Paddles starts April 28 at For Advertising in the Tri-Town News, please call Melissa Matthews at www.jerichoarts.com This project is made possible from ChenangoArtsCouncil’s Decentralization Grants Program, a re-grant program of the NYS 607-208-4064. Council on the Arts with support from Governor Cuomo and the NYS Legislature. RAIN? Move inside Bainbridge T TT 6 — Tri-Town News — Friday, April 27, 2018 Volunteers Needed for Saturday Delhi Civil War Event to Feature Cemetery Cleanups ‘H.L. Hunley’ Exhibit BAINBRIDGE - It looks a hazard when mowing. the grounds and continue DELHI – June 23 and 24, ware County and surrounding there will be many things for like spring may finally have The Bainbridge Greenlawn upkeep of the property. Tax- the Delaware County Histori- regions. kids to do throughout the day, arrived in Bainbridge. It is Cemetery Board of Direc- deductable donations may be cal Association will proudly There will be three battles including demonstrations by time to clean up the Green- tors would like to acknowl- sent to the Greenlawn Cem- present its fifth annual Delhi throughout the weekend. Sat- a surgeon, a working black- lawn Cemetery from the harsh edge the financial donors for etery, care of Cindy Starbird- Civil War Event. Each year urday will feature the Battle smith and a farrier crafting winter season. A community this year: Marion Andrews, Salak, 13 Evans St., Bain- this event grows and this year of Honey Hill – the most horse shoes. There will also workday to jump-start the Violetta and Richard Stevens, bridge, N.Y., 13733. Donors will be no exception, with the prominent battle for soldiers be cavalry and artillery dem- cleaning has been scheduled Dan and Bette Knight, Bruce may also call Cindy at 967- addition of the “H.L. Hunley” of the Delaware County Regi- os, battlefield narratives and for this Saturday at 8 a.m. and Bonita Scott, Ralph 4748 to schedule a time to Traveling Exhibit. ment (144th NYSV). Also on a talk on women in the Civil All old decorations, plas- Rice, Jim and Kathy Black, plan to purchase a plot or for This exhibit is a lifesize Saturday will be the Battle of War. tic flowers and broken items the Flyzik family, Constance burial needs. replica of the “H.L. Hunley,” First Manassas (Bull Run). will be discarded. If you Metzkow, Robert and Engla Please consider helping by the first submarine to ever Sunday’s Battle will be the Plan to come out and see have something you want Armstrong, Sandra Conover, volunteering a couple of hours sink an enemy ship. The ex- Battle of Culp’s Hill, featuring history come to life! saved, stop in and remove for Jennifer Armstrong, Sidney for clean up. Any groups or hibit will be coming from the 137th NYSV from Broome safe-keeping. HS Class of 1956, Friends individuals are welcome. Charleston, South Carolina, County. In many scholars’ For more information, call Any damaged or inva- at the SFCU, Lauren Arm- Volunteers should bring their for its first-ever appearance in minds, the 137th saved the hill DCHA at 746-3849, email sive trees will be removed or strong, IAOM&AW, Karekin own gloves and rakes. this part of the Northeast. The and possibly won the Battle of [email protected] or follow the trimmed. Plot-owners, take and Bonnie Vartanian, James See you Saturday at 8 a.m. DCHA wanted to bring this Gettysburg. “Delhi Civil War Event” on the time to stop in and prune Doig and many anonymous at the cemetery on Green- exhibit to the people of Dela- In addition to reenactments, Facebook. your shrubs before they be- donors. lawn Avenue. Call with any come overgrown. A reminder The cemetery relies on questions. that stones and wood chips are money received through gen- Otego Historical Society to Host May Lawn Sales not permitted, as they become erous donations to maintain OTEGO - On May 5 from and its contents to the histori- sold. 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. and May 19 cal society. A special feature on both from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., the On both dates, tools, glass- dates will be tours of this Otego Historical Society will ware, dishes, picture frames, Victorian-era home. A dona- hold lawn sales at 331 Main kitchen implements, shelves, tion and registration for the St. The contents of the home architectural items and more tour on the day of the sale are of the late Malcolm Ross will will be available for purchase requested. See the Otego His- be on sale. and, on May 19, additional torical Association Facebook Mr. Ross willed his home furniture and linens will be page for more information.

Guilford Historical Society to Host Annual Spring Social Saturday GUILFORD - Join mem- A complimentary lunch will able for a beautiful, authentic bers of the Guilford Historical be served. Amish quilt, plus other raffle Society April 28 from noon to This year, the society is tickets for the group’s annual 3 p.m. at the Guilford Meth- bringing back one of its fa- spring social raffle. Stop and odist Church on Route 35 for vorite presenters – Chuck see Sharon, GHS secretary, to their annual Spring Social. D’Imperio, who will take au- look at and/or purchase one or Admission is free. dience members on another of more books on the history of View displays on the his- his journeys. Guilford. tory of the town of Guilford. Raffle tickets will be avail-

Glenwood Cemetery Association Seeks Community’s Help AFTON - New lawn mow- ride-on mowers. ing mowing season with new Bainbridge Legionnaires Make ers are desperately needed The East Side Cemetery ride-on mowers to maintain for the Glenwood and East was founded in 1818 and the management of cemetery Side cemeteries in Afton. The Glenwood Cemetery in 1877. grounds. Annual Soup Kitchen Donation BAINBRIDGE - Last Sat- volunteer staff members at This donation and other current mowers are quite old Both are the final resting Won’t you please help us urday, Slater-Silvernail Post the Bainbridge Soup Kitchen. services Slater-Silvernail Post and, although they have been place for early settlers, vet- with your tax-deductible do- 806, American Legion, Bain- Charlie Lord, a member of 806 provides to the Bain- meticulously maintained over erans and many Afton family nation to the Afton Glenwood bridge, NY 13733 made its American Legion Post 806 bridge community are made the years, it is not feasible to members and neighbors from Cemetery Association? Send annual donation to the Bain- for 57 years, volunteered his possible through the revenue invest further in repairs. The the tri-town community. contributions to P.O. Box 14, bridge Soup Kitchen, located time to work in the Bain- earned from the chicken bar- Glenwood Cemetery Asso- Members hope, with the Afton, N.Y., 13730. in the basement of the Meth- bridge Soup Kitchen for more beques Post 806 holds four ciation is requesting the com- help of the community, to odist Church. than 10 years. Sad to say, Lord times a year in April, July, munity’s help in funding new be able to start the upcom- The presentation was made passed away in 2012, but his October and November. by Richard Rusakiewicz, fi- memory and the good works nance officer, Post 806, to he accomplished live on. New Events Come to Historic White Store Church & Evergreen Cemetery this May NORWICH - This spring, wise known as Cemetery Lov- Register of Historic Places in the public will have more ers, are members of the Asso- 1995. The cemetery originat- Post 806 Offers Grave Markers opportunities to be involved ciation for Gravestone Studies ed in 1805 and the church was with preserving and honor- and have attended workshops built in 1820. This historic & Flags this Memorial Day ing Chenango County history. on historic gravestone main- place is considered a jewel of BAINBRIDGE - This States Armed Forces resting 500 flags each Memorial Day, Three new events will be held tenance and repair. They will Chenango County. May, members of the Ameri- in one of the above cemeter- with help from Boy Scout at the historic White Store demonstrate their knowledge The White Store Church is can Legion, Slater-Silvernail ies? Would you like a grave Troop 52. Church and Evergreen Cem- of cleaning and preserving open every Sunday from Me- Post 806 of Bainbridge will marker and flag to honor his Also, if hoping to display etery in May. There will be gravestones. Tina and Dale morial Day to Columbus Day, be placing grave markers and or her service to our country? flags for Memorial Day, Post two unique workshops (May 5 will also discuss types of 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The church flags on the graves of veterans If so, please call an Ameri- 806 sells good quality 3 foot and May 12) and a Memorial stones, proper procedures for will be open during the May 5 resting in the following loca- can Legion representative at by 5 foot American flags. T he Sunday service (May 27). basic repairs and resets and and May 12 workshops. tions: Greenlawn Cemetery, 967-8171 with the following sale of United States flags is On Saturday, May 5, from offer a cemetery tour. The traditional Sunday Bennettsville Cemetery, St. information: one of the post’s fundraisers, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., there will Veterans will be honored summer church events will Peter’s Churchyard Cemetery, Veteran’s name, dates of so buying a flag from the be a stonewall repair work- by a Memorial Sunday ser- continue at White Store West Bainbridge Rural Cem- active military service, cem- American Legion Post ben- shop. Michael Angelicola, a vice May 27 at 2 p.m. at White Church and Evergreen Cem- etery, Bush Cemetery, Pres- etery where interred, grave efits the community. Contact 30-year mason, accomplished Store Church, followed by an etery on July 8 (ice cream so- byterian Cemetery and Prince site number. an American Legion repre- stone carver and author of Honor Guard presentation cial), Aug. 19 (pie social) and Cemetery. Post 806 will make every sentative to purchase a new “ Preserving Our Stone Trea- at the Evergreen Cemetery. Sept. 16 (pork roast). Each Do you have a relative or effort to see that a marker and flag. ” sures, from Plymouth, Con- Included in the service will event starts with a non-de- friend who is a veteran of flag is placed on the grave. necticut will demonstrate be two speakers sharing sto- nominational church service military service in the United The post places more than how to repair the stone walls ries about Revolutionary War at 2 p.m., followed by the out- at Evergreen Cemetery. This soldiers buried at Evergreen. door event at 3 p.m. will be a rare occasion to wit- Patricia Greene, cemetery All events will take place ness an experienced mason board member, will introduce rain or shine and are free at his craft. Angelicola’s fo- her ancestor, Private Edward and open to the public. Dona- cus on all of his endeavors, Greene and Sharon Donahe, tions for the care of the cem- Stonemason to Host Workshop May 5 whether it is an old fireplace, author of “Evergreen Cem- etery and church are always MT. UPTON – A stonewall stone carver, w ill donate his donations toward cemetery a gravestone or a stonewall, is etery White Store,” will share appreciated. building workshop will be time and expertise regard- maintenance greatly appreci- “working to preserve our his- some histories from her book. White Store Church and held Saturday, May 5 from 9 ing stonewall repairs. An- ated. The cemetery is adja- toric treasures.” Kurt Funke will officiate the Evergreen Cemetery are lo- a.m. to 3 p.m. at the historic gelicola, from Connecticut, cent to the 1820 White Store On Saturday, May 12, from service and Honor Guard cated at the junction of NYS Evergreen Cemetery at White is the author of “Preserving Church on Route 8 above Mt. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., there will be presentation. Route 8 and White Store Store. Participants should Our Stone Treasures.” In all Upton. a workshop on how to clean The cemetery and church Road, four miles south of bring a lunch and plan to at- of his endeavors, his focus is For more info, message gravestones. This workshop gained recognition for their South New Berlin. tend rain or shine. “working to preserve historic Tina Utter via Facebook, will be presented by Dale and historical significance and Michael Angelicola, a 30- treasures.” email [email protected] Tina Utter. The Utters, other- were placed on the National year mason and accomplished This event is free, with or call 895-6131. Tri-Town News — Friday, April 27, 2018 — 7 TT Sidney Super 8 Reopens After Volunteers Spruce Up Copes Corners Park By Teresa Winchester system going. Copes Corners Park is lo- Winter Damage Forced Closure One of the highlights of cated at 620 state Highway Approximately 20 area the day was the delivery of 51, between Gilbertsville and SIDNEY – The Super 8 walls and midsection of the community.” residents showed up at Copes a wooden tractor, with an at- Mount Upton. The park’s an- Hotel at 4 Mang Drive held a hotel. It reopened Feb. 26. Delaware County Chamber Corners Park last Saturday to tachable hay wagon and slid- nual Spring Fest will take ribbon-cutting ceremony last New York State Sen. James President Ray Pucci, Sidney ready the park, owned by the ing board. Green with yellow place May 5 from 9 a.m. to 6 Thursday, commemorating its Seward, R – Milford, attend- Grant Administrator John Re- Town of Butternuts, for its wheels and bearing the name p.m., with activities scheduled grand reopening after a burst ed, presenting Hoblitz with a dente, Delaware County Eco- May 1 opening. “John Deere” on its side, the throughout the day, including sprinkler system on Jan. 3 ne- citation. nomic Development Director Helpers included roughly a tractor and its accoutrements the Binghamton’s Ross Park cessitated extensive interior Additional proclamations Glenn Nealis and Sharon Cut- dozen members of Cub Scout proved a hit with the younger Zoomobile, a fishing derby damage. came from New York State ting and Jeff Lord of Commu- Pack 44, led by Mark Retz. volunteers, who immediately sponsored by Trout Unlim- Vesna Hoblitz, vice presi- Sen. Fred Akshar, R – Afton, nity Bank attended. “We wanted to come do a climbed on the tractor, into ited, fire department competi- dent of business develop- and Assemblyman Crouch, R George Banta Sr., chief ex- service project,” Retz said, the hay wagon and began zip- tions, a boat-float contest for ment and regional manager – Bainbridge. ecutive officer of the hotel’s adding that Pack 44 will be ping down the sliding board, kids and more. Spring Fest of the Sidney site, said the Elected local officials ex- governing company also at- at the park’s Spring Fest, The tractor was built by Ed will also include live music. Jan. 3 sprinkler system fail- pressed their pleasure at see- tended, saying he was “very happening May 5. The troop Wilson of Gilbertsville. More information about ure caused nine water main ing the “only hotel in Sidney pleased to see the local site will host a chicken barbeque “I started working on it in Spring Fest is available at breaks. The breaks forced a reopen,” lauding the facil- open.” fundraiser. January in my workshop at copescornerspark.org. temporary closure while re- ity’s recent renovations as a Also at the park was Barb home,” said Wilson, who 20 The Copes Corners Park pairs were made to the floors, “major investment for the Lilley, supervising a couple of years earlier made a fire truck, Spring Fest Committee is 6-year-old Tiger Cubs. railroad engine and other cars seeking craft, artist, product “They enjoy the park,” she for Gilbertsville’s Centennial and general vendors for this said. “They can talk and run Park. event. Applications for vendor around. It’s a big, wide-open “We’re pleased by the un- space are available at townof- playground for them.” expectedly large crowd,” butternuts.org. For vendor in- Tasks accomplished includ- Copes Corners Park Com- formation, please contact Scot ed raking leaves, picking up mittee chair Scot Lueck, said. Lueck at slueck.butternuts@ sticks, placing picnic tables, He noted that sunshine and gmail.com or 783-2204. opening the park warden’s warmer temperatures likely cabin and getting the water have factored in the turnout.

Front row, from left: Super 8 employee Donna Jones; Mayor Andy Matviak; Su- per 8 employee Jodie Humphrey; George Banta Sr., CEO, and wife, Phoebe; Sen. James Seward; Super 8 manager Vesna Hoblitz; and Super 8 employee Caitlin Crandall. Back row, from left: Super 8 employee Sherry Reynolds; Lisa Nikolaus, se- nior regional manager; Super 8 employee Patrick Reynolds; Beckman Arms general manager, Kayla Burch; and Rob Hoblitz. Photo credit: Anna Ritchey. Hill & Valley Garden Club Marks 20 Years SIDNEY - The Hill and er garden at the start of the on the corner of Route 7 and Valley Garden Club of Sidney walking trail at Keith Clark Main Street. celebrated its 20th anniversa- Park. Members have planted Each year, club members ry Wednesday evening, with a and maintained the planters hold an annual plant sale. meeting and program held at on Main Street and continue This year’s will take place the Sidney Memorial Library. to do so at the library. Also, Saturday, June 2 on the Sidney Program presenters for the club annually plants red Memorial Library Lawn from the evening included Karen tulips around the town to hon- 9 a.m. to noon. Andersen and Sarah Hod- or veterans. Every summer, Club meetings are held on der, master gardeners from the club gives Green Thumb the third Wednesday of each Broome County Cooperative awards to homeowners and month at 6:30 p.m. at the Sid- Extension. Their presentation businesses whose places help ney Library. Programs may discussed “the importance of beautify the village. For the feature a local gardener, craft going native,” detailing the past two years, some members project or a trip to visit special best use of plants to preserve have assisted Josh Gray at the gardens! Most members were From left, Logan Panek, Jordan Gross and Chris Ostrander rake leaves as part of the life cycle of plants and Sidney Elementary School novice gardeners before join- a cleanup effort at Copes Corners Park. necessary insects. with school gardens, which ing, so come join and every- Through the years, club provide fresh vegetables and one can learn together. members have spread beauty fruit for cafeteria meals. For more information, call throughout the village of Sid- Some members are assist- Sue Ruestow, President, at ney in many ways. They de- ing in the design of a new 369-7415. signed and still tend the flow- sign at the entrance to Sidney

Members present for the celebration were, front row, from left: President Sue Ruestow; charter members Linda Thomas, Marge Suriano and founding member Jane Cole; first VP Denise McCabe-Edwards; and second VP Sylvia Ross; back row, from left: Mary Jane Plummer; Shirley Duval; corresponding secretary Ellen Lee; treasurer Diane Bradshaw; Jean Warner; recording secretary Janet Wright; Chris Roche; Emily Worsnopp; Ellie Brookins; Sarah Mott; and Gail Lamond. Absent from the photo Lorrie Roach, founding member, and several others. Photo by HVGC member Anna Ritchey. For Advertising in the Tri-Town News, please call Melissa Matthews at Young volunteers who helped with a cleanup effort at Copes Corners last Saturday 607-208-4064. enjoy a just-delivered wooden tractor with hay wagon and sliding board. The tractor and wagon were made by Ed Wilson of Gilbertsville. Photo credit: Michele Farwell. TT 8 — Tri-Town News — Friday, April 27, 2018 ning to show leadership quali- Student Fellows ties at ages 14, 15 and 16,” he Part Time continued from page 1 said. “We looked at the broad- Advertising er personality, not just aca- school and in the community, ans Memorial Park, library demics or just service … and Sales but one of the things that’s grants, academic scholar- had a hard time selecting.” hard for any alumni associa- ships, Sidney Career Day and Sheldon added that the Associate tion is reaching the younger the Sidney Alumni Weekend, three-hour interview process The Tri-Town News needs people,” Sheldon explained. Sheldon said, he hopes experi- was “an exciting thing to do.” someone with people skills and Association vice president a willingness to learn to join our “So, I thought, ‘Why can’t encing the breadth of associa- team. This position is perfect for the Sidney Alumni Associa- tion outreach furthers philan- Jon Jay DeTemple; Sidney someone in the retail world or tion create its own leadership thropy in the young fellows. Central School board mem- service industry who is familiar ber Kerri Green; and Sidney with the Sidney area. program and invite a couple of “It strikes me that if high high school kids to participate school kids get involved with teacher and student council Flexible hours, no weekends, adviser Lori DePauw con- base salary plus commission. in board meetings and all our this and see how the alumni activities?’” care about giving back,” he ducted the interviews along This is not a high pressure with Sheldon. position. We are looking for According to a press state- said, “that something excit- that infectious smiling face ment, “the vision for the … ing could begin to happen for Going forward, Sheldon that can work with our current program is one in which the them and we foster an even said, student fellows’ level of customers and introduce participation in the associa- themselves to new ones. association can benefit from better connection of service to the youthful energy, imagina- the school.” tion will be determined by the The Tri-Town News has been tion, insight and social-cul- Reciprocally, Rogers and individual. serving the community for over “The invitation is for them 30 years. tural awareness of teenagers, Bessett said, they are keen to and young people can benefit gain from their interactions to attend each of our four an- Be a part of it by experiencing how the as- with association members. nual board meetings, be an Email Allison Collins sociation plans and organizes “I’m just trying to work active part of the three-day [email protected] its many alumni events and with as many people as I can, (alumni) reunion and serve on involvements with the school because these guys are pro- any of our (14) different com- and community.” fessionals,” Rogers said. “I’m mittees. We want them to feel P.O. Box 208, 85 Main St., Sidney, NY Rogers and Bessett said extremely … thankful to be a invited in a whole-hearted, (607) 561-3526 becoming fellows offered a part of something I personally healthy way,” he said. chance to enhance themselves value and be a part of some- “This association does a and their community. thing this big.” lot of things … all benefiting “I knew I had the confi- “By working with profes- the community or school,” dence, capability and leader- sionals,” Bessett added, “I get Sheldon said. “And leadership ship qualities,” Rogers, 16, to have a voice with people is people who, of their own said, “and I really thought I who are very experienced and motivation, get interested in could benefit … and impact can benefit myself and others something bigger than them- others.” in Sidney.” selves. That’s what we’re hop- Bessett, 14, who recalled Both Bessett and Rogers, ing to encourage.” The association’s next Owned & Operated by being “very excited” to Sheldon noted, are not only learn of her selection, said: class officers, but members of scheduled meeting is June 16 Shauna at 10 a.m. MacDermott “I wanted to … benefit and school service groups, com- strengthen my community. I munity volunteers and exem- For more information, 607-761-2131 just wanted to be able to help plary academic students. find “Sidney Central School SashyLinens @gmail.com others, really.” “They have a real focus on Alumni Association” on /SashyLinens Citing association involve- giving giving back in some Facebook or visit sidneya- www.SashyLinens.com ment with the Sidney Veter- way … and are already begin- lumni.org.

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SAA student fellow Sarah Bessett, 14, above, interviews April 6 with association Mon.-Fri. members and school staff; Glenn Rogers, 16, below, does the same. 10am-5pm Sat. 9am-3pm Sun. Closed to Nana’s Keepsakes, Flowers & Gifts 5 East Main St., Bainbridge, NY (607) 967-7111 Did you know, the Afton Fairgrounds is available to rent for special occasions? Inviting you to check out our facilities for your next Banquet, Wedding, Fundraiser & more! Call us at 607-639-1525, email [email protected] or check us out on facebook and at www.theaftonfair.com Check Gavin’s Main St. Catering Now booking out our on and off site catering for all occasions: YOUR NEXT BANQUET, T See our full ad in the website BUSINESS MEETING, PLUS WEDDINGS & MORE business directory, Available 1st, 2nd & 3rd Shift. drone photos T Call Mike at and video for all 607-435-3783 occasions. tritownnews.com Tri-Town News — Friday, April 27, 2018 — 9 TT Sports Annual Doug Quinney Invitational Held in Sidney Sidney Softball Conquered Walton 20-2 SIDNEY - Sidney softball out evenly matched, but Sid- end Sidney won 20-2 against hosted Walton on a blistery ney soon pulled away. With a Walton. night to play a home game few good hits, the runs racked on the turf. The teams started up on the scoreboard. In the

SIDNEY - Saturday, April athletes: Zack Race - 100 meter 21 marked Sidney’s annual Jacob Haqq, Unatego - Liam Matthews - 110HH Doug Quinney Invitational Outstanding Male Field and pole vault Track and Field Meet. Many Performer Jacob Haqq - long jump and schools participated in vari- Zack Race, Norwich - triple jump ous events, with the steeple- Outstanding Male Track Edward Rajner - shot put chase being the first event. Performer Norwich Boys- 4x100 and Crowds settled around the Logan Bruce, Delhi - 4x400 relays track to cheer on the runners Outstanding Female Field Amberlyn Robertson - 200 as they plunged into the cold Performer meter water. Congratulations go out Nicole Jeffery, Norwich - Emily Brown - 400 meter to Oneonta boys and Delhi Outstanding Female Track Logan Bruce - 100H and girls for winning the meet. Performer long jump Outstanding performances The following meet records Samantha Fanion - 2000 were made by the following were met as well: steeplechase

Sidney’s Kayla McEwan made her varsity debut, showing fancy footwork to avoid a low pitch.

Sidney Baseball Takes Home 2nd Place in Norwich Tournament SIDNEY - Sidney’s varsity to catch up. A couple of good lowing Sidney to score until baseball team participated in hits by Sidney and some er- late in the game. Sidney took Norwich’s baseball tourna- rors on Mount Markham’s second place in the tourna- ment this past Saturday, April side allowed Sidney to get ment with Norwich taking 21. The first team they faced ahead and win 9-6. first place this year. The final in the tournament was Mount This put Sidney in the score in the championship Markham. Mount Markham Championship game against game was 18-2. Sidney’s Thomas Cartossa makes a high jump to miss as much of the cold water as possible. took an early lead in the game Norwich. Norwich took an with Sidney having to battle early lead and kept it, not al-

Sidney’s Peyton Mosher gets an out at second base against Norwich. 56th ANNUAL YEAR! Bene t MacDonald Hose Co. No. 2 Full Dinners Served at Fire Station incl. Macaroni Salad, Baked Beans & Roll Chicken Barbecue Eat in or Take out! th Sat., April 28 10:30 am until chickens are gone Phone 561-2314 Halves $6.00 • Dinners $8.00 FREE LOCAL DELIVERY IN At MacDonald Hose Co., No. 2 VILLAGE OF SIDNEY TT 10 — Tri-Town News — Friday, April 27, 2018 Arts & Entertainment 39th Annual JAC Fine Arts Show Opens April 28 BAINBRIDGE – Take time 30-plus area artists will be on Saturday, May 5, gallery David Davis & the Warrior River Boys to visit the 39th Annual Fine display. opens at noon; closing and Art Show in the JAC Gallery Exhibit hours: Saturday, awards presented at 1 p.m. Bluegrass Band to Play Bainbridge April 28 at the Bainbridge Town Hall. April 28, 1 to 8:30 p.m., Sun- Please come and enjoy this BAINBRIDGE - If you Rather than operating under gerly anticipated in bluegrass Paintings, drawings, photo- day: noon to 4 p.m., Monday wonderful show! want a big bluegrass wallop in trendy hit-oriented marketing circles. Co-producer Davis is graphs and prints done by through Friday: 1 to 7 p.m., a concise package with hard- schemes, frontman/mandolin- a veteran picker who has ap- charging energy, don’t miss ist David Davis simply nur- peared on numerous classic David Davis and the Warrior tures his roots with integrity, bluegrass recordings and a River Boys at the Bainbridge tonal depth and prose. recipient of many awards in Town Hall Theatre, 15 North Joining Davis on stage will bluegrass and country mu- Main St., Saturday, April 28 be banjo player Robert Mont- sic. In recent years, Davis at 7 p.m. gomery, from Moulton, Ala- has been quietly challenging Since the fall of 1984, Da- bama, who joined the War- the notion that to be faithful vid Davis and the Warrior rior River Boys in January to traditional bluegrass ne- River Boys have recorded 2008; Marty Hays, of Salem, cessitates exclusively chan- and toured, travelling well Illinois, who has been on the neling Monroe or other first- over two million miles and road playing bass and singing generation bluegrass legends, garnered a faithful following with the band since 1995; Stan such as The Stanley Brothers of friends and fans through Wilemon, playing guitar; and and Flatt & Scruggs. Now, scores of personal appear- Phillip James on fiddle, guitar, with the release of “Didn’t ances, radio and television ex- mandolin, bass and vocals. He Ramble,” Davis seeks to posure. They have performed Most recently, and being nudge discussions about the in 46 states, the Bahamas and released June 1, David Davis origins of bluegrass back a all Canadian provinces at & The Warrior River Boys generation. many of the genre’s premier have produced a masterful Doors will open at 6 p.m. venues. The group’s recorded and exciting collection of and all performances are open history has been preserved songs originally recorded in seating. Tickets will be avail- and distributed by some of the 1920s by the legendary able at the door or may be re- the most influential labels in Charlie Poole and his North served by calling 288-3882. the genre’s history: Rounder, Carolina Ramblers, a gen- Immediately preceding the Wango, Time Life and Rebel. eration before Bill Monroe is show, enjoy the Bainbridge A 2010 inductee to the Ala- credited with founding blue- Arts Trail Street Fest from 2 bama Bluegrass Music Hall of grass music. – 4:30 p.m. Also the evening Fame, Davis is widely recog- Davis said, “Our inten- of the show, the Fine Arts nized as a foremost practitio- tion was to evolve the Show will be featured in the ner of the Monroe mandolin songs, yet leave the gallery. The gallery opens at 6 technique. Collectively, David strength and essence of p.m. before the show, through Davis and the Warrior River the original feel as our intermission, and is free to the Franklin Stage Company Boys continue to be at the foundation and build on public. forefront of defining tradition- that.” For more information, visit Announces Summer Season al music for today’s audiences. “Didn’t He Ramble” is ea- jerichoarts.com. FRANKLIN – The Frank- Annie Lewandowski bring Havoc,” a captivating tour de lin Stage Company, Delaware her amazing work to FSC, and force written and performed County’s renowned classical to partner with The Cherry by actor and veteran Stephan summer theater group, has Arts Space in Ithaca,” Buck- Wolfert. “Cry Havoc” weaves announced the roster for its ley said. Shakespeare’s war speeches Regatta Row Street Art Fest has 22nd season, featuring perfor- For its second offering, into a deeply personal ac- mances from July 4 through FSC will stage Lee Blessing’s count of Wolfert’s own jour- Something for Everyone Saturday Labor Day. “A Walk in the Woods,” a ney through war, trauma and BAINBRIDGE – Bain- Tony-nominated tale of Cold healing. Thirty high school students thanking the community for bridge welcomes all this Sat- “We’re looking forward to War diplomacy examining The company will also pro- from Bainbridge, Afton, Sid- its support of the arts. urday from 2 to 4:30 p.m. to bringing a wildly diverse mix Russian-American power dy- duce two visual art shows by ney, Unatego and Hancock Registration for a free raffle the fourth Regatta Row Ex- of theater to Franklin,” Leslie namics with wit, humor and international photographer have created awesome art on drawing will take place in hibit of Art upon canoe pad- Noble, Co-Artistic Director surprising insight. Wijnanda Deroo and Broad- full-size canoe paddles, fea- front of the Bainbridge Town dle chairs, canoe paddles and, of the theater, said. Noble, Next up will be a concert by way scenic designer Marjorie tured in this year’s displays. Hall. for the first time, folding end who, with Patricia Buckley New York cabaret sensation Kellogg. Twenty-five musicians will In case of rain, the event re- tables. took over the company last Julian Fleisher and his band. The Franklin Stage Com- be on the streets alongside locates to the town hall. Dan Harrington of Sidney’s year, added: “Filled with That same weekend, Kevin pany season will run from featured artists. Find more info on Regatta Harrington Gallery will teach color, music, drama, debate, O’Keefe’s family show, “Cir- July 6 through Sept. 2 at Cha- Tastings at Bainbridge res- Row and the online and live kids how to paint with water- and a healthy dose of silli- cus Minimus” will delight pel Hall, 25 Institute St. in taurants and all activities are auctions at jerichoarts.com colors from 2:30 and 3:30 p.m. free, as businesses’ way of ness, there’s something for kids of all ages. Franklin. Mandarin Oranges everyone.” FSC’s second full-length Please note: all evening 5/7: Beef Stew over Biscuit The season will open July production will be the 2005 shows have a new curtain & Spice Cookie 6 with “Bitter Banquet: A Pulitzer Prize-winning play, time of 7:30 p.m. and, new 5/8: Pierogies w/Onions & Euripidean Song Cycle,” “Doubt,” by John Patrick this year, FSC will add a 3:00 Catskill Valley Wind Ensemble to Feature New Pineapple Upside Down Cake composed and performed Shanley. Set in a Catholic p.m. Saturday matinee for 5/9: Mother’s Day Lun- by songstress Annie Lewan- grammar school in 1964, most shows. & Old Classics at Free Sunday Concert cheon: Roast Turkey w/Gravy dowski. The work fuses lush “Doubt” is a taut drama con- Performances are admis- & Lemon Meringue Pie music and immersive projec- fronting faith and power and sion-free, with general Seat- ONEONTA - The Catskill dide.” The contemporary ta High School for many years 5/10: *Golden Griddle: tion design to portray the an- its abuses. ing. For reservations, visit Valley Wind Ensemble will works included Vincent Per- and Andrew Pease is direc- Chicken Fajitas, Side Salad cient poet’s tragic and heroic The season will close franklinstagecompany.org or present a concert at 2 p.m. on sichetti’s Symphony for Band, tor of instrumental music 5/11: Fish Florentine OR women characters. with an encore production call 829-3700. Sunday, in First United Meth- David Maslanka’s “Give Us at Hartwick College, where Ham Loaf & Cinnamon “We’re so thrilled to have of the off-Broadway hit “Cry odist Church, Oneonta. The This Day” and Markowski’s he conducts the Hartwick Applesauce concert, under the direction “City Trees” and “Camerado.” Wind Ensemble and teaches 5/14: Pasta Parmesan & of Scott Rabeler and Andrew “We like the variety and conducting. Sherbet Cup A Call to Vendors from Deposit Historical Society Pease, is free and open to the depth of expression that this Founded in 2001 by Thom- 5/15: Tuna Salad OR Pub public, with donations grate- program provides,” Rabeler as S. Murphy, the Catskill Burger & Ambrosia DEPOSIT - The Deposit food for lunch, take home vendor, contact the historical fully accepted. No tickets are said. “There is something Valley Wind Ensemble is a 5/16: BBQ Chicken Lun- Historical Society’s 18th Olde goodies, games and a coloring society at 467-4422, DepHist- required. for everyone.” Pease, who group of 40 experienced mu- cheon: Rotisserie Chicken & Time Arts & Crafts Fair on contest for young and old. [email protected], or tebegake- According to a press re- will conduct the Perschetti sicians, many of them current Strawberry Shortcake May 19 is expanding to in- But no fair is complete [email protected]. lease, the conductors have Symphony, “City Trees” and or retired music teachers, that 5/17: *Golden Griddle: clude activities for the whole without an array of vendors The fair takes place on mu- chosen a program of tradi- “Camerado,” said the sym- enjoys rehearsing and per- Chicken Fajitas, Side Salad family. There will be music offering unique wares. Any- seum grounds, 145 Second tional and new works for wind phony is destined to become a forming the great works for 5/18: Salmon w/Dill OR by the West Branch Ramblers, one interested in becoming a Stm, Deposit. band, featuring two pieces wind band classic, while Mar- concert band. Rabeler has led Chicken Breast w/Orange by contemporary composer kowski’s music is among the the group since 2002; Pease Sauce & Pineapple Tidbits Michael Markowski. Present- best written for band today. He has been a guest conductor for 5/21: Meatball Parmesan ers said the classics are von said, “We were pleased that he the last two years. Both also Sub & M&M Cookie Suppe’s Light Cavalry Over- came to a rehearsal to give us play trumpet with the group. 5/22: Chicken Alfredo over ture, “Nimrod” from Elgar’s pointers on interpreting these For more information, Pasta &Rice Pudding Enigma Variations, Sousa’s very evocative works.” call 432-7085 or follow the 5/23: Roast Pork OR Hal- Manhattan Beach March and Scott Rabeler led the con- Catskill Valley Wind Ensem- upki & Cinnamon Apples Bernstein’s Overture to “Can- cert and jazz bands at Oneon- ble on Facebook. 5/24: *Golden Griddle: Chicken Fajitas, Side Salad 5/25: Beer Battered Fish OR Salisbury Steak & Blue- berry Muffin Catch the Moon, Jupiter at Sidney Observatory’s 5/28: Closed for Memorial Special Friday Viewing Session Day 5/29: Macaroni & Cheese, SIDNEY - The Sidney main scope inside the dome. radio for a cancellation notice. Stewed Tomato & Banana Central School Observatory This event is open to the The observatory is located 5/30: Liver w/Onions OR will open Friday night from public and admission is free. behind the high school Chicken w/Cranberry & Tapi- 8:30 to 9:30 p.m. Featured This session will be run by building. Drive past the oca w/Oranges attractions for the night Sidney High School faculty main entrance of the new 5/31: Grandma’s Meatloaf will be the waxing gibbous and students. gymnasium and turn right w/Apple Crisp moon and rising Jupiter Remember that in the event past the pool. Follow the road Menu is subject to change. in the eastern sky. Several of cloudy skies or inclement to the lower back parking lot. telescopes will be available weather, the session will be for viewing, including the cancelled. Listen to WCDO A vendor and her wares at the 2017 fair. Tri-Town News — Friday, April 27, 2018 — 11 TT Oneonta Bus Lines Announces Collection Sidney Center EMS Welcomes Enhancements, Benefitting Animal Rescue Group Equipment & More ONEONTA – This spring, have made spay/neuter pos- dogs, the occasional rabbit SIDNEY CENTER – The through Delaware County; The NYS Department of animal lovers can drop off sible for 500 animals.” and other critters that likely Sidney Center Emergency please call Sue Patrick at 369- Health has approved the re- donations of much-needed Butler formed SHiRJ after would have died without our Squad has had a busy spring, 4817 if interested. certification of Sidney Cen- pet supplies at Oneonta Bus years of working in local ani- intervention.” welcoming new EMT Kyle The Sidney Center Emer- ter’s ambulance. Lines/Eastern Travel and mal shelters revealed a huge According to Butler, Baker. Additionally, Sue Pat- gency Squad is using funds As part of an ongoing ini- receive the gift of travel in need for assistance with spay SHiRJ’s special needs ani- rick completed all required awarded through the Sidney tiative, all squad members return. and neuter, emergency ser- mals include dogs with behav- training and received her cer- United Way to purchase new received training through the “Dry cat food, dog and cat vices and routine needs (food, ior quirks, FIV/FeLV positive tification as an EMT-Basic. squad equipment, including a state’s “Check and Inject” toys, cat litter and pet beds flea medication, etc.) for feral cats and “seniors.” Patrick has also become certi- new AED, a vital signs moni- program. Members will also are among the items we are cats and low-income families. “If you are truly looking to fied as a CPR instructor. tor and a Reeves stretcher. attend a Delaware County collecting on behalf of Super Located at 697 Winney save an animal that probably The squad is always look- This equipment replaces out- EMS Teaching Day April 28. Heroes in Ripped Jeans,” said Hill Road in Oneonta, SHiRJ hasn’t had an easy past, give ing for new members. EMT dated equipment in use for the OBL/ET general manager is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. us a call at 441-3227,” Butler and CPR training is available past 20 years. Peggy M. Bush. “For their every day except Wednes- urged. “The more that are generosity, donors will be day (closed occasionally for adopted out, the more we can able to select a gift certificate spay clinics). SHiRJ is car- help.” at random, in denominations ing for 60 adoptable animals, ranging from $5 to $20, and with another 34 expected The full “wish list” of sup- Sidney Rotary to Hear ‘Yellow will become eligible to win a to become available as they plies being collected at OBL/ $100 gift certificate.” are well enough and/or old ET includes: dry cat food, Dot’ Presentation April 28 SHiRJ is a volunteer-run enough. cat litter, flea medication SIDNEY - The Rotary Rotary President Joan Hale at and more. By placing a yel- program formed in Septem- There are adoptable ani- (any brand), cat and dog toys, Club of Sidney program for 206-8717. low dot in the driver’s rear car ber of 2017. The organiza- mals at the Winney Hill fa- bleach, laundry detergent, Friday, April 27 will feature This is a vital, lifesav- window, EMTs /emergency tion’s mission is to improve cility, Butler explained, but 39-gallon garbage bags, paper Craig DuMond, Delaware ing program that informs responders will know to look the lives of animals and their the bulk of their animals are towels and pet beds. County Sheriff, presenting the emergency personnel of any in the glove compartment for caretakers. in foster homes. The adoption Items from this list can be NYS Sheriff’s Association’s medical conditions an indi- information. A yellow dot can “We do this by [offering] fee is $40 for cats and $75 for dropped off weekdays from 8 Yellow Dot Program at St. vidual in distress may have. also be placed on your home’s low-cost spay/neuter pro- dogs. a.m. to 5 p.m. at the OBL/ET Luke’s Church. The program Information listed on the kit entry, alerting emergency re- cedures, free trap-neuter- “We have a number of spe- offices at 41 Orchard St. will start at about 12:30 p.m. form includes name, doctor’s sponders to look in the freezer vaccinate-return (TNvR) for cial needs animals available “Donations are not tax For more information, call name, medical medications for this information. feral cats, a pet food pantry for adoption,” she said. “We deductible yet,” Butler ex- for struggling caretakers and work with local shelters, other plained, “but we are vigi- assistance with emergency rescue groups and veterinary lantly working toward obtain- medical costs,” said SHiRJ offices to try to save those that ing 501(c)3 tax-exempt status. B-G Seeks BOE Candidates founder and board president are most vulnerable. Many of When that happens, donations BAINBRIDGE - The district resident, at least 18 Interested candidates Terra Butler. “It’s our goal to the animals in our program from [Feb. 14 of this year] Bainbridge-Guilford Central years old and able to read should submit a letter of inter- keep animals in their homes would have been euthanized will retroactively become School District is seeking in- and write. Candidates cannot est to the District Office at 18 with families that love them had we not stepped up. And, tax-deductible.” dividuals interested in filling be employed by the board on Juliand St., Bainbridge, N.Y., and out of our shelters. By through our outreach work, a one-year appointment to the which they serve or live in the 13733 by May 28. For more the end of this month, we will we also rescue cats and board of education. same household with a family information, contact the dis- A school board candidate member who is also a member trict clerk at 967-6321. Franklin Gears Up for Start of Farmers’ Market must be a qualified voter and of the same school board. FRANKLIN - The Frank- locals and tourists! by several local musicians. lin Farmers’ Market will Items from local vendors Lunch can be purchased from begin its 11th season Sun- include grass-fed meats, poul- The Tulip and the Rose Cafe, Sidney Rotary to Hold 11th Annual day, May 27 (Memorial Day try and fresh eggs; produce which has a table at the mar- Weekend), and will be open and herbs; organic breads ket every Sunday. Golf Tournament every Sunday, from 10 a.m. to and pastries; cheese, pre- For more information about SIDNEY - The 11th An- captain and crew format. available for additional cost. 2 p.m., through Oct. 7. serves and maple products; the Franklin Farmers’ Mar- nual Rotary Club of Sidney All entrant fees include cart Entries are due by June 1. The market is located in and soaps, lotions, candles ket, contact Lisa Heimbauer at Golf Tournament will be held and buffet meal after the play. For more information, call front of Chapel Hall, the home and crafts. There is also an lisa.franklinfarmersmarket@ Thursday, June 7 at the Sid- There will be door prizes, JR Bogert at 373-4232 or Tim of the Franklin Stage Compa- area with tables and chairs for gmail.com. ney Golf and Country Club. closest to the pin, long drive Cutting at his NBT office, ny, at 25 Institute St., and has those wishing to chat and re- A shot gun start will begin the and skins game available. 561-2800. proven a wonderful place for lax, and live music is provided tournament at 10 a.m., with a Breakfast and lunch will be

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EASTERN BROOME SE- Acrylic Painting Class: and choose your location! Mandarin Oranges NIOR CENTER 9-11 am Bees & Spring Prepara- Meeting will be held at East- Legal Aid: Make an Ap- 5/7: Beef Stew over Biscuit 27 Golden Lane, Harpurs- Develop your creative side tion Presentation ern Broome Senior Center on pointment with a Lawyer & Spice Cookie ville 693-2069 with instructor, Fran Bromley. Monday, May 7, 12:30-1:15 5/14 at 11:15 am. Call Sarah Wednesday, May 30, 9am- 5/8: Pierogies w/Onions & Golden Griddle: 10:30 am- pm to register at 778-2411. 12pm (please reserve) Pineapple Upside Down Cake MAY 12 pm No reservations need- Join local resident and bee No charge. Service for 5/9: Mother’s Day Lun- ACTIVITIES ed! Choose from a variety of keeper, Earl Villeco, as he BBQ Chicken Luncheon Broome County residents age cheon: Roast Turkey w/Gravy AND MEALS made-to-order breakfast OR shares his expertise on the art w/Doc Weismore 60 and over. & Lemon Meringue Pie lunch items. January’s feature of beekeeping and prepara- Wednesday, May 16, 12 pm 5/10: *Golden Griddle: Be Our Guest will be French toast bake with tion for spring. Then sample hot lunch served Baked Potato Bar (Walk- Chicken Fajitas, Side Salad First time visiting East- berries. Earl’s honey! Our annual spring plant sale ins welcome!) Wednesday, 5/11: Fish Florentine OR ern Broome Senior Center? BINGO for Prizes: Thurs- will be held at 10 am. Snacks May 30, 11:30-12:30 pm Ham Loaf & Cinnamon “Be Our Guest” this April days, May 3, 17, & 31 @ 11:45 Mother’s Day Luncheon served at 10:30. Rotisserie Applesauce and call to schedule a tour am (please reserve) chicken for lunch at noon with Gift Shop: “The Crowe’s 5/14: Pasta Parmesan & with Marcie at 693-2069. Bring a canned good or Wednesday, May 9, 12 pm strawberry shortcake! After Nest” Sherbet Cup Weather: Please check small item to share as a prize! hot meal served lunch, tap your toes to coun- Open M-F, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. 5/15: Tuna Salad OR Pub the weather before visiting. No money or reservation is Cupcakes & teas at 10:30. try music by Doc Weismore. It’s not just another place Burger & Ambrosia If Harpursville and Windsor necessary to play. Ladies’ gift exchange at 11. To reserve your meal, call the for the birds! It is a wonder- 5/16: BBQ Chicken Lun- Schools are closed, our center Soup & sandwich bar avail- center at 693-2069 by noon on ful gift shop with beautiful cheon: Rotisserie Chicken & is also closed. Fridays: able at 11:30. Hot lunch at 5/15. Soup and sandwich bar handmade items, made by se- Strawberry Shortcake May Activities Bring a new friend to enjoy noon. “Honoring Your Mom available for walk-ins starting niors. If you are looking for a 5/17: *Golden Griddle: Mondays: a complimentary meal! or an Important Woman in at 11:30. unique gift or a place to sell Chicken Fajitas, Side Salad Mobile DMV: 10 am-3 pm Walk-In Burger & Soup Your Life” story & memento your goods, stop by or give us 5/18: Salmon w/Dill OR (Closed 12-12:30 pm) Bar: 11:30 am-12:30 pm sharing at 12:30. Nutrition Education w/ a call at 693-2069 and ask for Chicken Breast w/Orange Visit the Mobile DMV to Shuffleboard: 9:15 am OFA: Being Sugar Savvy Donna. Sauce & Pineapple Tidbits obtain non-driver identifica- Gentle Tai Chi w/ Linda Evening Dining w/Bingo Thursday, May 17, 1 pm 5/21: Meatball Parmesan tions, driver’s licenses, and Phelps: 9:30- 10:30 am Thursday, May 10, 4 pm Coming in June: Sub & M&M Cookie registrations. Computer Drop-In w/ Pat: doors open Horse Racing Game w/ June 6: Thou- 5/22: Chicken Alfredo over Wii Play & Practice: 9-11 4/6 & 4/20, 10:30-11:30 am Roast pork & apple pie at Bonnie Hill sand Island Luncheon Cruise Pasta &Rice Pudding am 4:30 pm. Bingo for prizes at Monday, May 21, 10 am & Boldt Castle Trip. 5/23: Roast Pork OR Hal- Shuffleboard: 10-11 am. Finance & Officers’ 5:15 with caller Nick Bush. July 25: Mohegan Sun Ca- upki & Cinnamon Apples Meeting Gift certificate prizes drawn Evening Picnic w/Out- sino Trip. 5/24: *Golden Griddle: Tuesdays: Wednesday, May 2, 9:30 randomly! No money needed door Oldies Car Display Chicken Fajitas, Side Salad Walk-In Breakfast: 8-9:30 am to play! To reserve, call 693- Thursday, May 24, begin- May Lunch Menu 5/25: Beer Battered Fish am 2069 by noon on 5/9. ning at 3:30 pm Call 693-2069 to RSVP OR Salisbury Steak & Blue- Made to order just the way Site Council Meeting From 3:30 to 4:30 pm, join Reservations are needed by berry Muffin you like! Wednesday, May 2, 10:30 Walk with Ease Program us outside for an oldies car noon 1 day in advance. Menu 5/28: Closed for Memorial Senior Stretch Chair Exer- am Meeting display. Enjoy punch, snacks, is subject to change. Day cises: 8:45-9:30 am Monday, May 14, 11:15 am raffles and a door prize or *No reservations necessary 5/29: Macaroni & Cheese, Save Money w/Medicare (please register) two. Dinner is at 4:30 with a for starred events.* Stewed Tomato & Banana Wednesdays: Presentation by AOP A fun and safe 6-week choice of spiedie marinated *Breakfast served every 5/30: Liver w/Onions OR Walk-In Soup & Sandwich Wednesday, May 2, 12:15 physical activity and self- chicken breast or pub burger Tuesday, 8-9:30 a.m.* Chicken w/Cranberry & Tapi- Bar: 11:30 am-12:30 pm pm management program. Re- & banana cream pie. Music 5/1: Roast Beef w/Gravy & oca w/Oranges Sandwich bar now featur- quirements to Register: If by Orange Blossom Special Bread Pudding 5/31: Grandma’s Meatloaf ing Boar’s Head Deli Meats! AARP Smart Driver you can stand on your feet before and after dinner! To 5/2: Manicotti w/Sauce & w/Apple Crisp Crafters Group: 9-11 am Course (please register) for 10 minutes with little to reserve, call the center at 693- Chocolate Brownie Menu is subject to change. Woodcarving & More w/ Thursday & Friday, May 3 no pain, then you are ready 2069 by noon on 5/23. 5/3: *Golden Griddle: Mark Young: 9-11 am & 4, 5-8:30 pm to begin and start improving Chicken Fajitas, Side Salad Soup and sandwich bar your health! You can walk at Center Closed Memorial 5/4: Beer Battered Fish OR Thursdays: available at dinner break. your pace, on your own time Day, Monday, May 28. Chicken Breast w/BBQ & TT 12 — Tri-Town News — Friday, April 27, 2018 BUY IT • SELL IT • FIND IT Classifi eds legal legal NOTICE OF BUDGET shall be voted upon at the (5) years, beginning in the places hereinafter designated NOTICE OF BUDGET tion for which the candidate is HEARING AND VOTE same time as the vote upon 2018-2019 school year?” and each election district as HEARING AND VOTE nominated, which description BAINBRIDGE-GUIL- the appropriation of monies Additional Propositions voting places on May 8, 2018 HARPURSVILLE CEN- shall include at least the length FORD CENTRAL SCHOOL and for Board members: Any proposition that is re- between the hours of 2:00 TRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT of term of office, and the name DISTRICT Proposition 1 – Liability quired to be included for vote p.m. – 7:00 p.m. to prepare Budget Hearing of the last incumbent. No per- Budget Hearing Reserve shall be submitted in writing the register of the school dis- A budget hearing for the son shall be nominated for A budget hearing for the “Shall the Board of Edu- by means of a petition signed trict for each election district. inhabitants of the Harpurs- more than one specific office. inhabitants of the Bainbridge- cation of the Bainbridge- by at least 25 qualified voters, Any person shall be entitled ville Central School District Additional Propositions Guilford Central School Guilford Central School Dis- which proposition shall be to have his or her name placed qualified to vote at School Any proposition that is re- District qualified to vote at trict be authorized to transfer filed with the Board ofE duca- upon such register in the dis- District Meetings will be quired to be included for vote School District meetings will an amount not to exceed tion not later than 30 days be- trict in which that person re- held in the Harpursville Jr./ shall be submitted in writing be held at the Middle School/ $172,000 in excess funds cur- fore the date of the election as sides, provided that in such Sr. High School Building, by means of a petition signed High School Auditorium rently in the Liability Reserve set forth in this notice unless a meeting of the Board of Reg- Harpursville, New York, com- by at least 25 qualified vot- commencing at 7:00 p.m. on Fund to the General Fund to greater number of days is re- istration that person is known mencing at 7:00 p.m. on May ers, stating the residence of Tuesday, May 8, 2018 where be applied to the budgetary quired by statute. Any propo- or proven to the satisfaction of 2, 2018 where there shall be each signer, which proposition there shall be presented the appropriations for the 2018- sition shall be rejected by the such members to be then and presented the proposed school shall be filed with the Board of proposed School District bud- 2019 school year?” Board of Education if the pur- thereafter entitled to vote at district budget for the follow- Education not later than April get for the following school Proposition 2 – Property pose of the proposition is not the annual vote for which the ing school year. 13, 2018 unless a greater num- year. Loss Reserve Fund within the powers of the vot- registration is prepared. Any Date of Vote ber of days is required by stat- Date of Vote “Shall the Board of Edu- ers or where the expenditure person 18 years of age or over, The vote upon the appropri- ute. Any proposition shall be The vote upon the ap- cation of the Bainbridge- of monies is required for the a citizen of the United States, ation of the necessary funds rejected by the Board of Edu- propriation of the necessary Guilford Central School Dis- proposition, and such proposi- and a resident of the school to meet the estimated expen- cation if the purpose of the funds to meet the estimated trict be authorized to transfer tion fails to include the neces- district for 30 days next pre- ditures or for any propositions proposition is not within the expenditures for the 2018- an amount not to exceed sary specific appropriation. ceding the date for voting is involving the expenditure of powers of the voters or where 2019 academic year or for any $133,000 in excess funds cur- Absentee Ballots entitled to register and vote. money or the authorizing of the expenditure of monies is propositions involving the ex- rently in the Property Loss Applications for absentee The register of the school dis- levy of taxes, as well as the required for the proposition, penditure of money or the au- Reserve Fund to the General ballots may be applied for at trict so prepared shall be filed election of members of the and such proposition fails to thorizing of levy of taxes, as Fund to be applied to the bud- the District Office. Such ap- five days before the date of the Board of Education shall be include the necessary specific well as the election of mem- getary appropriations for the plications must be received vote in the office of the Dis- held on Tuesday, May 15, 2018 appropriation. bers of the Board of Educa- 2018- 2019 school year?” by the District Clerk at least trict Clerk, located at 18 Juli- at the W. A. Olmsted Elemen- Absentee Ballots tion, shall be held on Tuesday, Proposition 3 – 2018 Trans- seven days before the vote set and Street, Bainbridge, New tary School, Harpursville, Applications for absentee May 15, 2018 between the portation Vehicle Capital Re- in this notice if the ballot is to York where it shall be open New York between the hours ballots may be applied for at hours of 12:00 noon to 9:00 serve Fund be mailed to the absentee vot- for inspection by any quali- of 1:30 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. the District Office. Such ap- p.m. “Shall the Board of Educa- er or the day before the vote fied voter of the district be- Statement of Money Re- plications must be received Statement of Money Re- tion of the Bainbridge-Guil- if the ballot is to be delivered tween the hours of 9:00 a.m. quired for Next School Year by the District Clerk at least quired for Next School Year ford Central School District personally to the absentee to 4:00 p.m., each day up to A copy of the statement of seven days before the vote A copy of the statement of be authorized to establish a voter. Absentee ballots must and including the day set for the amount of money which set in this notice if the ballot the amount of money which Transportation Vehicle Capi- be received in the office of the the vote, except Sunday. would be required for the is to be mailed to the absen- would be required for the tal Reserve Fund pursuant to District Clerk of the District Election Districts next school year for school tee voter or the day before next school year for school Section 3651 of the Educa- not later than 5:00 p.m. on the The descriptions of the purposes shall be completed the vote if the ballot is to be purposes shall be completed tion Law (to be known as the day of the vote. boundaries of the school elec- seven days before the budget delivered personally to the ab- seven days before the budget “2018 Transportation Vehicle A list of all persons to tion districts in which the hearing and may be obtained sentee voter. Absentee ballots hearing and may be obtained Capital Reserve Fund”), with whom absentee voters’ bal- school district is divided are by any resident of the District must be received in the office by any resident of the District the purpose of such fund be- lots have been issued shall be on file and may be inspected at each schoolhouse on or af- of the District Clerk not later at each schoolhouse during ing to finance the purchase available for public inspection in the office of the District ter May 1, 2018, between the than 3:30 p.m. on the day of the period of 14 days immedi- of school buses, vehicles and during regular office hours Clerk at 18 Juliand Street, hours of 8:00 a.m. and 3:30 the vote. ately before the annual meet- equipment, such capital costs during each of the five days Bainbridge, New York 13733. p.m., except Saturday, Sunday A list of all persons to ing and election between the being of a type that would be prior to the election, except The election districts and the or holidays. The 2017 Exemp- whom absentee voter bal- hours of 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 eligible for financing under Sundays which are between place for each election district tion Impact Report will also lots have been issued shall be p.m., except Saturday, Sunday the local finance law, and in the hours of 8:00 a.m. and in which the vote will be held be attached to the proposed available for public inspec- or holiday. order to accomplish the same, 4:00 p.m., and such list will are as follows: budget. tion during regular office Vote for Board Members the Board is hereby autho- also be posted at the polling Election District No. 1 Vote for Board Members hours which are between the Petitions nominating can- rized to establish the ultimate place or places at the election Boundaries – Please refer Petitions nominating can- hours of 8:00 a.m. and 3:30 didates for the office of mem- amount of such Reserve Fund of members of the Board of to the map of Election District didates for the office of mem- p.m. Any qualified voter, may ber of the Board of Education to be $3,000,000 inclusive Education. Any qualified vot- No. 1 in the District Office lo- ber of the Board of Education upon examination of such must be filed with theC lerk of of accrued interest and other er, may upon examination of cated at 18 Juliand St., Bain- must be filed with theC lerk of list, file written challenge of the District between the hours investment earnings, with such list, file written challenge bridge, N.Y. The map may be the District between the hours the qualifications of a voter of 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. not a probable term of ten (10) of qualifications of a voter inspected between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. not of any person whose name later than April 16, 2018. The years. The Board of Educa- of any person whose name of 9 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. later than April 13, 2018. The appears on such list, stating following vacancies are to be tion is hereby authorized to appears on such list, stating Voting Place – Greenlawn following vacancies are to be the reasons for the challenge. filled: pay funds from the available the reasons for the challenge. Elementary School, 43 Green- filled: Such written challenge shall A three-year term ending fund balance, state aid re- Such written challenge shall lawn Ave, Bainbridge, N.Y. One five year term ending be transmitted by the Clerk or June 30, 2018 presently held imbursement to the School be transmitted by the Clerk or 13733 June 30, 2023 presently held designee to the inspectors of by Tina Ammon District on account of capital designee to the Inspectors of Election District No. 2 by Melissa Anderson. Election on Election Day. A three-year term ending projects, such other monies as Election on election day. Boundaries – Please refer Each petition must be ad- DATED: March 21, 2018 June 30, 2018 presently held the voters may direct, and/or Registration to the map of Election District dressed to the Clerk of the By order of the Board of by Keith Hanvey other legally available funds Personal registration of vot- No. 2 in the District Office lo- District, be signed by at least Education of the A three-year term ending of the School District to such ers is required for the annual cated at 18 Juliand St., Bain- 25 qualified voters of the Dis- Harpursville Central June 30, 2018 presently held Reserve Fund in an amount vote, and no person shall be bridge, N.Y. The map may be trict, shall state the residence School District by Rebecca Sullivan determined by the Board of entitled to the vote there at inspected between the hours of each signer, the name and By: Tabaitha Rhodes, Dis- Each petition must be ad- Education up to the maximum whose name does not appear of 9 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. address of the candidate, and trict Clerk dressed to the Clerk of the authorized amount?” in the register of the school Voting Place – Guilford shall describe the specific va- 3-30,4-13,4-27,5-4(4w)b

District, be signed by at least Proposition 4 – Bus Lease district, except those persons Town Hall, Guilford, N.Y. cancy on the Board of Educa- 25 qualified voters of the Dis- “Shall the Board of Edu- who registered to vote pursu- 13780 trict, shall state the residence cation of the Bainbridge- ant to the provisions of Elec- DATED: March 15, 2018 legal of each signer, and the name Guilford Central School Dis- tion Law § 5-612. Persons By order of the Board of Edu- The East Guilford Ceme- and address of the candidate. trict be authorized to enter otherwise qualified to vote cation of the tery Association will be hold- Vacancies upon the Board into a five (5) year lease for who voted in any annual vote Bainbridge-Guilford Cen- ing its 2018 Annual Meeting shall not be considered sepa- one (1) propane 65 passenger conducted within four calen- tral School on Monday, May 7 at 7 p.m. rate specific offices. The in- school bus and one (1) gaso- dar years before the prepara- By Susan Weibel, District in the fellowship room of the dividuals receiving the high- line 30 passenger school bus tion of the register need not Clerk East Guilford Presbyterian est number of votes shall be at a maximum estimated to- personally register for this 3-30,4-13,4-27,5-4(4w)b Church. All officers, trustees elected to the vacancies. tal annual cost not to exceed vote. Members of the Board of and lot owners are encouraged The following propositions $30,000 for each of the five Registration shall meet at the to attend. Donations to help keep our small cemetery in good run- ning condition are very much WANTED TO BUY For rent legal lawn sale appreciated. Anyone wishing to make a donation can mail it The North Afton Cemetery YFC Lawn Sale, at 2675 HURLBURT COIN AND THE COUNTRY MOTEL to the East Guilford Cemetery Association will meet Satur- State Hwy 7 Otego NY April PAPER - Buying old U.S. - Rt. 7, Sidney, offers clean Association, 244 Meadow- day, April 28 at the North Af- 27th, 28th, 29th. gold, silver and copper coins, and comfortable extended stay land Road, Sidney Center, NY ton United Methodist Church, Bill to YFC at that ad- paper currency. Also buying rooms at reasonable rates. All 13839, in care of Diane Brad- county Road 17, at noon, with dress and phone number is antique fishing lures, gold and rooms have microwaves and shaw, secretary/treasurer. All a tour and walk of the ceme- 988-3150. silver pocket watches. Cash refrigerators. Sorry no pets. donations are tax deductible. tery to follow at approximate- 4-27(1w)b offers. Appraisals. Ken - 607- Call 563-1035. 10-15tfc Also, if you are interested in ly 1:30 p.m. buying a lot or have any ques- 235-2818. 12-4wtfc 4-27(3w)b tions concerning the cem- etery, please call 369-3634 or 434-8911. 5-4(3w)b

Tri-Town News — Friday, April 27, 2018 — 13 TT BUY IT • SELL IT • FIND IT Classifi eds legal legal help wanted SIDNEY CENTRAL requisite portion thereof to be NOTICE OF ANNUAL didates for the office of Mem- pose of the proposition is not SCHOOL raised by taxation on the tax- SCHOOL DISTRICT BUD- ber of the Board of Education within the powers of the vot- Part time library clerk posi- NOTICE OF PUBLIC able property of the District. GET HEARING, BUDGET must be filed with theC lerk of ers, or where the expenditure tions available at Sidney, Sid- HEARING, To elect two (2) members VOTE AND ELECTION the District between the hours of money is required for the ney Center and Masonville. BUDGET VOTE & of the Board of Education for OF MEMBERS FOR THE of 8:00 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. and proposition and such proposi- Apply in person at the Sidney ELECTION three (3) year terms. UNATEGO CENTRAL not later than 5:00 p.m. on tion fails to include the neces- Library by May 8th. 4-27(1w)b NOTICE is hereby given To elect two (2) trustees SCHOOL April 16, 2018. The following sary specific appropriation. that a Public Hearing on the of the Sidney Memorial Pub- NOTICE IS HEREBY vacancies are to be filled: NOTICE IS ALSO GIVEN The Bainbridge-Guilford Sidney Central School Dis- lic Library; for five (5) year GIVEN, that the Annual Bud- a) A three-year term ending that applications for absentee trict Statement of Estimated terms. CSD is currently accepting get Hearing of the inhabit- June 30, 2021 currently held ballots may be obtained at the applications for the following Expenditures for the 2018- NOTICE is also hereby ants of the Unatego Central by Richard Downey District Clerk’s office from 2019 school year will be held given that the petitions for positions for the SUMMER School, qualified to vote at b) A three-year term ending 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Com- Special Education Session at the Sidney Junior/Senior nominating candidates for the school meetings in said Dis- June 30, 2021 currently held pleted applications are to be High School Library in Sid- office of member of the Board (July 9-Aug 17): trict, will be held at the Unat- by James Salisbury submitted to the Clerk of the Teacher Aide - Duties in- ney, New York on Tuesday, of Education or Library Trust- ego MS/Senior High School in c) A three-year term ending District no later than seven May 8, 2018 at 7:00 p.m. ee must be filed in the office clude supervision of students the Town of Otego, New York, June 30, 2021 currently held days prior to the scheduled and monitoring breakfast and NOTICE is also hereby giv- of the Clerk of the District on on Monday, May 8, 2018, at by Rene’ Treffeisen date of the vote (if done by en that copies of the proposed April 16, 2018. lunch. 6:30 p.m. where the proposed Each petition must be di- mail) or the day before the RN or LPN - Duties in- annual operating budget and The following two (2) va- school district budget for the rected to the Clerk of the vote if the ballot is to be deliv- tax exemption form for the cancies are to be filled on the clude administering medica- 2018-2019 school year shall District, be signed by at least ered personally to the absen- tions and providing first aid. succeeding year to be voted Board of Education: A term be presented. twenty-five qualified voters tee voter. Absentee ballots are upon at the Annual Meeting of three (3) years ending June Interested candidates may NOTICE IS HEREBY of the District and shall state to be submitted no later than contact Jennifer Henderson at and Election shall be avail- 30, 2021 presently held by GIVEN that the Annual Dis- the name and residence of 4:00 p.m. on May 15, 2018 to able to Sidney Central School Nancy K. Parsons; a term of 967-6301. The Civil Service trict Budget Vote and Election each signer. Vacancies upon the district office. Application can be obtained District residents, on request, three (3) years ending June of Members to the Board of the Board shall not be consid- 7A list of all persons to in each Sidney Central School 30, 2021 presently held by from the BGCSD website Education for those qualified ered separate specific offices. whom absentee ballots have or by contacting the District District school building main Thomas M. Hoskins. to vote in said District, will be The individuals receiving the been issued shall be available office and the District Office, The following two (2) va- Business Office at 967-6335. held at the Unatego MS/Se- highest number of votes shall for public inspection during Application deadline is May during the hours of 9:00 a.m. cancies are to be filled on the nior High School in the Town be elected to the vacancies. regular office hours, which to 3:00 p.m. on each day other Sidney Memorial Public Li- 18, 2018 or until filled. of Otego, New York, on Tues- NOTICE IS ALSO GIV- are between the hours of 8:00 5-4(2w)b than a Saturday, Sunday or brary Board: A term of five day, May 15, 2018, between EN that any proposition that a.m. and 3:30 p.m. until the holiday during the fourteen (5) years ending June 30, 2023 the hours of 12:00 noon and is required to be included date of election. Any qualified CLEANERS at Afton (14) days preceding such An- caused by the expiration of the 9:00 p.m. for such business as for a vote shall be submit- voter may, upon examination Central School to start July 1, nual Meeting. It will be posted term of David Dewey; a term is authorized by the Education ted in writing by means of a of such list, file a written chal- 2018. Please see school web- on the District’s website, and of five (5) years ending June Law. petition signed by at least 25 lenge of qualifications of any site employment section for copies will be available at ev- 30, 2023 caused by the expira- NOTICE IS ALSO GIVEN qualified voters, stating the person whose name appears full job details at www.aftonc- ery public library within the tion of the term of Ann Zieno. that a copy of the statement of address of each signer, which on such list stating the reason sd.org. Send letter of interest, District. Each petition shall be the amount of money which petition shall be filed with for the challenge. Such list school application & Civil NOTICE is also given that signed by at least twenty-five will be required for the ensu- the Board of Education not shall be posted in a conspicu- Service application to: Brian the vote and election shall (25) qualified voters of the ing year for school purposes later than 30 days before the ous place during the election, Phetteplace, Head Custodian, take place in the Junior/Se- district and must state the may be obtained by any tax- date of the election set forth and any qualified voter may PO Box 5, Afton NY 13730. nior High School Lobby by name and residence of the payer in the District fourteen in this notice, unless a greater challenge the acceptance of Call 607-639-8229 with any the Auditorium of the Sidney candidate and describe that days immediately preceding number of days is required by the absentee ballot or a person questions. Deadline for ap- Central School District on specific vacancy for which the vote except Saturday, Sun- statute. Any petition shall be on such list, by making this plication and all materials is the 15th day of May 2018, be- the candidate is nominated, day, or holidays between the rejected by the Board of Edu- challenge and the reasons for Monday, May 7, 2018. tween the hours of 7:00 a.m. including at least the term hours of 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 cation not later than 30 days the challenge known to the in- 4-27(1w)b and 8:00 p.m. at which time of office and the name of the p.m. at the Unatego Elemen- before the date of the election spectors of election before the the polls will be opened to last incumbent. Nominating tary School, Unadilla, New set forth in this notice, unless close of the polls. vote upon the following items: petitions are available at the York and the Unatego MS/Se- a greater number of days are Dated: 3-30-18 To adopt the annual budget District Office during regular nior High School, 2641 State required by statute. Any pe- Joan M. French, Clerk of of the Sidney Central School business hours (7:30 a.m. to Hwy 7, Otego, New York. tition shall be rejected by the the Board of Education District for the 2018-2019 fis- 4:00 p.m.), (excluding Satur- Petitions nominating can- Board of Education if the pur- 3-30,4-13,4-27,5-11(4w)b cal year and to authorize the day, Sunday or holidays). requisite portion thereof to be NOTICE is also given that raised by taxation on the tax- qualified voters may apply for legal CONTEMPORARY RESIDENCE able property of the District. absentee ballot applications Village of Sidney Housing 5 BROOKSIDE LANE, CHENANGO FORKS, NY Shall the following resolu- at the district clerk’s office and Income Survey for Poten- tion be adopted, to-wit: at the Sidney Central School tial Water Improvement Proj- RESOLVED, that the District during regular busi- ect Bird Avenue and Johnston Board of Education of the Sid- ness hours (7:30 a.m. to 4:00 Circle Neighborhood ney Central School District, p.m.). All Absentee Ballot ap- The Village of Sidney Delaware County, New York, plications must be received by Grants Department seeks to is hereby authorized to pay the the district clerk no later than apply for Community Devel- cost of the purchase of school May 8, 2018 if the ballot is to opment Block Grant (CDBG) buses, over the next five years, be mailed to the voter or by funding through the New including incidental expenses May 14, 2018 if the ballot is to York State Consolidated in connection therewith, at a be delivered personally to the Funding Application (NYS maximum estimated cost of voter. All Absentee Ballots CFA) to alleviate current is- $2,490,000, and said amount, must be submitted to the dis- sues in the Bird Avenue and or so much thereof as may be trict clerk no later than 5:00 Johnston Circle neighborhood $287,600 necessary, shall be raised by p.m. on May 15, 2018. by replacing the water pipes One story residence, 2340 square feet, Energy Star home on one acre the levy of a tax upon the tax- A list of persons to whom on Bird Avenue and Johnston of land. Open plan design with cathedral ceilings, skylights, oversized able property of said School absentee ballots have been is- Circle and add a connection two car garage, attic storage above. Appliances include refrigerator, District and collected in an- sued will be available for pub- at Pearl Street East. As part of built in range, microwave, dish washer and stack washer/dryer. Radiant nual installments as provided lic inspection in the district this application, the Depart- by Section 415 of the Educa- clerk’s office during each of fl oor heat/air conditioning, 8.4 KW Photovoltic Solar System designed ment of Housing and Urban with insulated concrete foundation/wall system, 2x6 studs, wood truss tion Law; and, in anticipation the five days prior to the day Development (HUD) requires of such tax, obligations of of the election, (except Satur- system, R49 fi berglass insulation/30 yr. asphalt shingles. Extensive that a minimum of 51% of the wood cabinetry, red oak wood trim, carpet/ceramic tile fl ooring. said School District shall be day, Sunday or holidays). target improvement area be a issued. Constance A. Umbra low to moderate income area. Call (607) 648-5562 To adopt the annual budget District Clerk Village Grant Department of the Sidney Memorial Public Board of Education employees will visit all resi- Library for the 2018-2019 fis- annual1819.doc dences on Bird Avenue and cal year and to authorize the 4-6,4-20,4-27,5-11(4w)b Johnston Circle to collect legal this data within the next few weeks. Without the coop- LEGAL NOTICE in the bid price. The Village eration of Village residents, REQUEST FOR QUOTE requests firm and/or fluctuat- these neighborhood improve- OF NO. 2 FUEL OIL ing quotes. Information and ments cannot happen. Your For billing information, please call our toll free SEALED QUOTES will be quote forms can be obtained responses are necessary and received by the Village of Sid- at the office of the Village appreciated. All responses ney, Sidney Civic Center, 21 Clerk. will remain confidential and number. Liberty Street, Sidney, New Bids will be for a period of are not subject to the Freedom York 13838 until 11:00 A.M., June 1, 2018 to May 31, 2019. of Information Act (FOIA). Friday, May 11, 2018 for guar- The Village reserves the Please contact John Re- 1-800-459-6397 anteed, automatic delivery right to reject any or all dente, Grant Administrator, at of No. 2 Fuel Oil for heating quotes. 561-2320 or Allison Lundin, requirements at various prem- Sheena N. Dorsey Assistant Grant Administra- ises owned by the Village of Village Clerk tor, at 353-9123 with any ques- Sidney. Service must be avail- Dated: April 27, 2018 tions or concerns. able but shall not be included 4-27(1w)b 4-27(1w)b

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legal Job No. 17-44-5866 Binghamton, NY 13903 315.788.1330 each. TRACT DOCUMENTS 2018 at the Auditorium at the ADVERTISEMENT 607.771.7000 315.788.9357 (f) Contract documents will Upon returning sets Jr/Sr High School INVITATION FOR BIDS 607.771.7001 (f) Contract Documents are be delivered via UPS Ground promptly and in re-usable Building, 18 Juliand Street, The Bainbridge-Guilford Eastern Contractors available for searching and service upon request and re- condition to Plan and Print Bainbridge, New York 13733. Central School District invites Association viewing at www.planandprint. ceipt of an additional Systems, Inc. within 30 days INSPECTION OF SITE sealed bids, in duplicate, for: 6 Airline Drive com. Click on the non-refundable delivery after the date of the Bid Bidders will be able to visit Site Albany, NY 12205 PlanWell logo, then click and handling charge of $75 opening, deposits will be re- the Site at the convenience of Masonry Restoration 518.869.0961 Go under Public PlanRoom. per set, payable by separate funded as follows: the Bainbridge-Guilford Cen- Roofing (2) 518.869.2378 (f) OBTAINING ELEC- check to Plan and Print l. Any Bidder will be re- tral School District Electrical CMD TRONIC CONTRACT Systems, Inc. All requests funded his or her deposit in with a minimum of forty- For: 2017 Capital Construc- 30 Technical Parkway DOCUMENTS for delivery to locations out- full. eight hours prior notification tion Project - Phase 1 Suite 100 It is the intention of the side of Upstate NY will incur 2. All other persons receiv- to Mr. Howard Thompson SUBMISSION OF BIDS Norcross, GA 30092 Project to be both environ- an additional ing any or all the Contract (Director of Facilities) Bids will be received by the 800.294.0504 mentally and fiscally con- shipping charge based on Documents, including Sub- by telephone at (607) Owner until 2:00 PM, Local 800.343.8629 (f) scious of paper use and the metering increase for contractors and 967-6322. Time, Thursday, May 17, 2018 Builders Exchange of consumption. The Contract those locations. Material Suppliers, will be REQUESTS FOR at the office of Rochester Documents may be down- Any sets required in excess refunded their deposit in full. INFORMATION Ms. Janice Rideout, 180 Linden Oaks loaded from the Plan & Print of the above-mentioned maxi- All Contract Documents Requests for interpretation, School Business Manager, Suite 100 website for a nonrefundable mums are to be obtained di- received (except for Docu- information or clarification Bainbridge-Guilford Central Rochester, NY 14625 cost of $49. A compact disc rectly by interested ments held by Successful Bid- (RFI) of the Contract Docu- School District, 18 Juliand 585.586.5460 (CD) of the bid documents parties at the full cost of ders) must be returned ments must be made in Street, Bainbridge, New 585.586.1580 (f) may also be obtained from printing, at their cost, directly to Plan and Print Systems, writing to LeChase Con- York 13733. Contractors Syracuse Builders Plan & from Plan and Print Systems. Inc., at the above address. struction. Responses to RFIs should refer to the 2008 Exchange Print Systems, Inc., 6160 Only complete sets will be For Contract Documents will not be made over the tele- Wicks Reform for additional 6563 Ridings Road Eastern Avenue, Syracuse, issued. which are not returned to the phone. Responses to bid submission procedures Syracuse, NY 13206 New York 13211, phone num- At the time the order is printer within this 30 day pe- RFIs will be advisory only not otherwise outlined in the 315.437.9936 ber 315.437.5111, fax placed, plan holder shall ad- riod, deposits and will not modify the Con- contract documents. 315.437.5044 (f) number 315.463.1510 upon vise Plan and Print Systems will NOT be refunded. tract Documents. The Con- OPENING OF BIDS Mohawk Valley Builders payment of a non-refundable of status as to prime RIGHT TO WAIVE OR tract Documents stand Bids will be opened and Exchange amount of $49 plus $15.00 for bidder, subcontractor, or REJECT as published except as read aloud at 2:05 PM on 10 Main Street, Suite 202 shipping & material supplier and to trade The Owner reserves the modified by written Addenda Thursday, May 17, 2018, in the Whitesboro, New York handling per CD. Checks affiliation. Postal address, right to waive any informality before bid and Modifications Auditorium at the Jr/Sr 13492 shall be made payable to Plan telephone number, and in or to reject any or all Bids. after execution of the High School Building, 18 315.736.2441 & Print Systems, Inc. fax number will also be re- BID SECURITY Agreement. Juliand Street, Bainbridge, 315.736.2445 (f) OBTAINING CON- quired. An e-mail address is Each Bidder must deposit RFIs may be mailed to New York 13733. [email protected] / www. TRACT DOCUMENTS requested but not required. with its Bid, security in an both: EXAMINATION OF mvbe.com Contract Documents may ADDENDA amount and form subject to Ms. Sarah Welch CONTRACT DOCUMENTS Job No. 17-44-5866 be obtained at Plan and Print Addenda for this project the conditions provided King + King Architects Contract Documents may BidClerk Systems, Inc. upon receipt of a will be emailed to each each in the Contract Documents. LLP be examined at the following 28 N. Clark Street, Suite $100.00 deposit plan holder of record, except WITHDRAWAL OF BIDS 358 W. Jefferson Street locations: 450 per set by Plan and Print as noted. Emails will Withdrawal of Bids will be Syracuse, New York 13202 King + King, Architects Chicago, IL 60602 Systems, 6160 Eastern Ave, be from “BidCaster Noti- subject to the conditions pro- Mr. Lee Stepp LLP www.bidclerk.com Syracuse, NY 13211 (Tele- fication.” Large addenda and vided in the Instructions to LeChase Construction 358 West Jefferson Street McGraw-Hill Construction phone: 315.437.5111, addenda containing full sized Bidders. 80 South West Road Syracuse, NY 13202 www.construction.com Fax: 315.463.1510). Checks drawings will be COMPLETION TIME Homer, NY 13077 315.682.6180 Tri-County Builders Ex- for deposit for Contract Docu- issued in hard copy format The work of this project or faxed to Ms. Welch’s at- 315.682.7891 (f) change Plan Room, c/o ments shall be made payable only and sent via UPS. It is shall be completed by the tention at 315.671.5525 Plan and Print Systems, Pickett Building to Bainbridge- the responsibility of each pro- dates set forth in Section faxed to Mr. Stepp’s atten- Inc. Management Guilford Central School spective bidder to 013101 entitled tion at 607-327-1887 6160 Eastern Avenue 6459 State Highway 23 District. Cash will not be ac- submit an accurate email “Construction Schedules.” or e-mailed to Ms. Welch’s Syracuse, NY 13211 Oneonta, NY 13820 cepted as a deposit. Prospec- address when requesting Bid- PRE-BID MEETING attention at swelch@kingarch. 315.437.5111 607.432.6641 tive Bidders will be ding/Contract Documents and A Pre-Bid Meeting will be com 315.463.1510 (f) 607.433.6284 (f) issued a maximum of two to download each held to answer questions that e-mailed to Mr. Stepp’s at- Associated Building Con- Northern NY Builders (2) sets each. Subcontractors, addendum. The “BidCaster may arise during the bidding tention at Lee.Stepp@lechase. tractors of the Triple Exchange Material Suppliers, etc., will Notification” will be sent to period. The com Cities 22074 Fabco Road be issued a the e-mail address on record. meeting will be held at 2:00 4-27(1w)b

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Pastor’s Pen

The Sounds of Today: forth major events. Society is Idols come and go in the this. He did place everything Psalm 115: 2-4 at the edge of various battles direction of history. Lead- where the various parts of the on both sides of the great seas. ers will do the same. Jesus earth are. It did not happen by By Pastor Thomas Vance, The Middle East and the Far Christ remains the same over chance. Masonville Federated Church East are seeing this now as the ages. One must reach out Silver and gold may control one springs forth to meet an- and spread the word of God the course of money and the “Why do the nations say, other day in this ever-chang- to this generation if one wants operation of daily life on Wall ‘Where is thou God?’ Our ing world. Eleanor Roosevelt to turn the tide. Yes society Street, but God is much big- God is in heaven; he does stated: “Hate and force can- ebbs and flows throughout ger than all of that. Human whatever pleases him. But not be in just part of the world the scope of time. People fade hands cannot direct the will of their idols are silver and gold, without having an effect on away and then comeback. God. Free will lives, but still made by human hands.” the rest of it.” She saw this Christ, though, has never gone God is overseeing everything. The sounds of today’s world firsthand during her lifetime away. Even after three days in One must be aware of this. have many different tones that while she lived in the White the tomb, he still came back The sounds of today must be spring forth each day, when House. Nations that do not when all thought he was gone heard. Be aware of the events someone opens a newspaper follow Jesus Christ will never forever. flowing forth. Trust in God, or turns on a computer. The understand love and mercy. The sounds of today ring Jesus Christ and God’s under- Internet is full of never-end- Seventy-five years ago the na- forth some of the points made standing of the outcome. It is ing debates. tions were in a deep battle be- in the Gospel of Matthew, the best we can do. God is still God and humankind are tween the forces of good and Chapter 24. Nations against here, waiting to send Jesus at coming to a point where the of evil. Has much changed in nations is one example. God the right time. That sounds flow of history is bringing our time now? does stand alone in all of good to me.

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The Norwich- nounced Wednesday morning Kitchen said, will have a based organization is in its during a media preview of chance to stroll the streets and third year of administering this year’s Regatta Row chair, peep the seats (and paddles grant funding to the JAC. table and paddle artwork. and end tables) during Satur- “We’re very delighted to be Returning participant and day’s Regatta Row Street Fest. able to award Regatta Row,” Bainbridge resident Christine “That’s an extraordinary O’Neill said. “It’s a very im- Giuliano was recognized for day,” Kitchen said, “and really portant opportunity for local her Adirondack-style chair, a way of bringing the commu- artists to be seen and show- “All this and So Much More,” nity together through art.” cased and it’s very, very im- depicting New York State at- New this year, Kitchen not- portant to keep art alive in the tractions, including highlights ed, downtown displays will community. That’s part of our of the Bainbridge landscape. feature full-size paddle art by mission.” JAC Regatta Row Chair high school students from lo- Along with CAC funding, Nancy Kitchen called this cal districts. Kitchen said, the event re- year’s mix of returning and Kitchen said all of the work ceives annual backing from new talent “very exciting.” entered into 2018’s Regatta Golden Artist Colors of Nor- “About 40 percent (of the Row reflects the charm of not wich, Lambrecht Auctions THE MACDONALD HOSE CO. CHICKEN BBQ will be Saturday, April 28 from 10:30 a.m. entries) were new artists,” she only Bainbridge, but Chenan- and the Bainbridge Chamber until all halves are sold. Dinners and halves can be eaten at the fire station or taken home to said. “And the artist part is ju- go County and “the entire of Commerce. eat. This will be the 56th year MacDonald Hose has hosted their barbecue at the fire station ried, so there really is a qual- state.” For more information, see on East Main Street in Sidney. Free local delivery will also be available by calling 561-2314. ity to the work.” Kitchen add- Alicia O’Neill, executive the ad in this publication or See the corresponding ad in next week’s paper for full details. ed: “We have artists who have director with the Chenango visit jerichoarts.com. Afton Central School Academic Awards AFTON - The following Jordyn Adams, Ethan An- MacKenzie Showers, Aman- are academic awards present- dres, Emily Baciuska, Alex- da Spooner, Caleigh Stevens, ed to Afton Central School ander Chamberlain, George Victoria Swislosky, Zachery students after the third quar- Palmetier, Braden Sadlemire, Swislosky, Calixta Terrell, ter of the ’17-’18 school year. Jacob Stiner, Bryanna Wilson, Damien Terrell, Keegan Tor- Tia Wilson. res, Devin Wayman, Sasha Middle School High Whitney. Honor Roll High School High Honor (Requires an average of 92 Roll High School Honor Roll percent or better) (Requires an average of 92 (Requires an average of percent or better) 87.5 % or better) Elijah Baciuska, Cece Bushaw, Brady Buttice, Ash- Madison Baciuska, Ryan Zachary Alford, Bernadette lynne Caffery, Mallory Car- Barnes, Grace Bergskaug, Jo- Barbarise, Abigail Beaulieu, man, Hailey Crosby, Sara seph Caezza, Ernest Cutting, William Bullis, Casey East, Drury, Cassidy Hoyt, Lila III, Marc Gabernet, Zach- Hannah Gilbert, Lynzee Lee, Jayce Anthony Lindsey, ary Gardepe, Oliviah Harris- Gray, McKenzie Hoyt, Em- Brockton MacNaught, Hunter Morris, Tracy Hatton, Patrick ily Koster, Morgan Merrill, Moffitt,E rika Nerzak, Antho- Haynes, Rachael Haynes, Makaela Mills, Colin Nabin- ny Paoletti, Mackenzie Payne, Makayla Houle, Logan Ives, ger, Kenneth Nabinger, III, Jesse Voltz. Tyler King, Savanna Knapp, Taralee Nabinger, Brianna Sarah Kulina, Kassie Mer- Patrick, Mario Ruttkiewicz, Middle School Honor cilliott, Paul Mercilliott, Lu- Brianna Shaver, Kathryn Roll cas Nichols, Brody Oleksak, Starnes, Amber Sypniefski, (Requires an average of McKayla Payne, Alex Pin- Jannelle Volk. 87.5 percent or better) ney, Damion Relyea, Madi- son Riley, Tonie Ruttkiewicz,

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