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VOL. 147 - NO. 10
SIDNEY, NEW YORK — THURSDAY, MARCH 7, 2013
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ACT to Stage “9 to 5 the Musical”
This Weekend in Afton School
AFTON - If you loved the
movie Nine to Five, if you love
the song Nine to Five, then
you’ll love 9 to 5- the Musical.
Afton Community Theater
invites everyone to come enjoy
their production of 9 to 5- the
Musical on Friday and Saturday, March 8 and 9, at 8 p.m.
and Sunday, March 10 at 2 p.m.
in the Afton Central School
auditorium.
This side-splitting comedy
and musical features music by
Dolly Parton and is based on
the 1980 hit movie Nine to Five
starring Dolly Parton. Pushed
to the boiling point by their
boss, three female co-work-
ers concoct a plan to get even
with the sexist, egotistical, lying, hypocritical bigot they
call their boss. They conspire
to take control of their company and learn there’s nothing
they can’t do- even in a man’s
world. Set in the late 1970s, 9
to 5- the Musical is a hilarious
story of friendship and revenge
in the Rolodex era. Outrageous,
thought-provoking, and even a
little romantic, 9 to 5· the Musical is about teaming up and
taking care of business. Rated
PG-13.
9 to 5- the Musical stars Ellen Pepper Gay, Doddy Lee
Crisell, Lori Koblanski, Ken
Wilber, Amanda Perrino and
Steve Quimby. Also featuring a
brilliant ensemble cast including: Danika Clair, Gary Gay,
Dan Spencer, Hollie Vanderhyde, Jody Genung and Elana
Hulsey. The cast is thrilled
to be working with Director
Cameron Kinnear and since
most have worked together on
other productions they find it
especially fun to be together on
this musical and that chemistry
adds to their performance.
Discounted advance tickets
are available by calling April at
639-4849 and non-discounted
tickets will be available at the
door.
ENCOURAGING SUPPORT for the Sidney Dollars For Scholars Drive, Sidney Mayor
Andy Matviak signs a proclamation declaring this Saturday, March 9 Dollars For Scholars
Day in Sidney. He is joined by Sidney Honor Society members who will be taking part
in the phone-a-thon. Seniors include Collin Brandl, Adam Bordeau, Brynn Davie, Ethan
Green, Zachary Knapp, Austin Mccarroll, Christopher Omahen, Julia Schoonover, Jillian
Young; and juniors, Kwok Chen, Kelsey Decker, Jon Gorshack, Kiersten Huffman,
Bethany Karl, Sarah Kokell, Taylor Krom, Chun Yan Pan, Nicole Smith, Mekayla
Wakeman, and Hannah Wood. Absent from photo, Robert Bidwell.
Phone-A-Thon Is This Saturday, March 9
For Sidney Dollars for Scholars Drive
SECTION IV CLASS C CHAMPIONS! Harpursville downed Unatego, 60-36, to capture
their second Section IV Class girls’ basketball championship in three years. The Hornets
will advance to the NYSPHSAA Regionals against Section III champion Cooperstown
Saturday at 1 p.m. at Oneonta State’s Alumni Fieldhouse.
(Photo By Pete Mansheffer)
CLASS D CHAMPIONS! Franklin captured the Section IV Class D girls’ basketball
championship with a 51-37 victory over Morris Saturday at Oneonta State. Jordan Beers
scored 33 points for the Purple Devils, who will return to O-State to play Section III
champion Oriskany in a state quarterfinal.
(Photo By Anna Ritchey)
Vision 21 Opens New Year
With Plans to Promote Area
Move Your
Clocks
Ahead!
Sunday,
March 10
at 2 a.m.
SIDNEY – Vision 21 opens
the new year with plans to promote the tri-town area, and to
sponsor a number of events.
In a press release, Vision 21
states the organization is looking to start an incubator operation in the tri-town area with a
location in the Village of Sidney. The concept is to offer office space to small and start up
companies that can not afford
a large overhead. The way it
works is similar to the E-Center in Delhi. A business starts
at this location until it grows
and brings in enough revenue
that they need their own office
space and look for a location
within the community. The
hope is that they will continue
to operate their business in the
tri-town area and Vision 21
can assist with funding, and
also find suitable space when
the time comes.
Vision 21 has helped several organizations and not for
profits obtain grant money
for their projects. If you are a
part of an organization that is
looking for financial help, and
you are a member of Vision 21
contact Vision 21. As grants
become available, Vision 21
will match your organization
up with the grant that best
suits your needs.
Vision 21 is also excited
about
several
upcoming
events including a three part
workshop that will be held on
Saturday, March 23 at Bob’s
Diner in Bainbridge. Topics
to be covered include How to
Start a Business, How to Grow
Your Business/Long Term
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SIDNEY – Members of the
Sidney National Honor Society will be making telephone
calls this Saturday, March 9
asking for donations to the
Sidney Dollars For Scholars
fund. The fund provides scholarships and awards to help
Sidney High School graduating seniors continue their
education.
To encourage the community to support the drive, Sidney
Village Mayor Andy Matviak
has signed a proclamation declaring this Saturday, March 9
Dollars For Scholars Day in
Sidney.
The students are asking for
support in reaching the drive’s
$10,000 goal. They will be
making telephone calls between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. People who pledge will be sent
a pledge card and addressed
envelop.
If you do not receive a
pledge card and want to help
the students in their efforts
to continue their education,
you may send your donation
to Dollars For Scholars, 42
Union St., Sidney, NY 13838.
All donations are tax deduct-
ible. Last year 78 scholarships
and awards were presented.
Village of Sidney, New York
Proclamation
“DOLLARS FOR SCHOLARS” DAY
March 9, 2013
Whereas,
education
opportunity;
opens
many
doors
of
Whereas,
education costs have escalated to an
alarming level;
Whereas,
Sidney Dollars for Scholars is a
community based partnership;
And Whereas,
Sidney Dollars for Scholars is
endeavoring to assist students to further their
educations;
Now, Therefore,
in support of Sidney Dollars for
Scholars, I proclaim March 9, 2013 as “Dollars for
Scholars” Day in Sidney, New York.
The Honorable Mayor
Andrew Matviak
Greater Afton Area Chamber of Commerce
Receives Grant Check to Encourage Growth
AFTON - A group of officers and board members of the
Greater Afton Area Chamber
of Commerce met Feb. 21 in
the Afton Community Center
with representatives from the
Constitution Pipeline, to receive a check in the amount
of $20,000. The funds were
the result of a successful grant
application filed by Creative
Connections of Sidney on behalf of the chamber.
The funds will be used to
encourage chamber growth,
community revitalization and
business participation in a vision for the future of the area.
The slogan and logo for the
Greater Afton Area Chamber
is “A Bridge to the Future.”
By establishing a dynamic
website and using current
methods of communication
with its membership, the
chamber hopes to become the
proactive touchstone for current business and future entrepreneurial pursuits -- a hub of
assistance and information.
A GRANT CHECK for $20,000 is presented to the Greater Afton Area Chamber of
Commerce. Pictured are Mario Dicocco, Ken Fischer, Peg Squire, Kerri Green, Elana
Hulsey, president of the chamber; Mario Ruttkiewicz, Cindy Ivey, representing the
Constitution Pipeline; Joel Henriquez, Joyce Haak, Raymond Arkin, and Robert Briggs.
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Walt Michael & Co. Play
Celtic Music March 16
Ann Philpott
To Retire After
44 Years
Library to Hold Open House
For Ann Philpott March 10
SIDNEY - The public is
cordially invited to an Open
House in the Sidney Library’s
Smart Community Room from
2 – 4 p.m. on Sunday, March
10, to honor long-time library
employee, Ann Philpott.
Ann has held many different
positions during her nearly 44
years of employment, but most
library visitors will remember
her smiling face and friendly
personality at the Circulation
Desk. While she will be sorely
missed, the library staff, board
of trustees and the Friends of the
Libraries wish her all the best
in her retirement endeavors.
Please join us for conversation and light refreshments in
celebration of Ann.
Pitch Tournament
Is Sat., March 9
SIDNEY CENTER – The
Sidney Center Fire Department
will hold a Pitch Tournament at
the Firemen’s Hall this Saturday, March 9. Sign-up will be at
12:30 p.m. with starting time at
1 p.m. The fee is $20 per team
with 100 percent payback. Refreshments will be available.
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of Swiss, Cheddar and Yogurt Cheese
BAINBRIDGE – Strains of
melodies from Ireland, Scotland and Southern Appalachia
will be heard in Bainbridge
March 16 at 8 p.m. when Walt
Michael & Co. make their
way to the Town Hall Theatre
stage.
Joining multi- instrumentalist/vocalist Michael, who
has been a key player in the
revival of the hammered dulcimer, are string band veterans
Evan Stover on fiddle, acoustic musician Frank Orsini and
bassist Tom Wetmore.
Songs and tunes of contemporary roots artists, selections
SOUP
KITCHEN
BAINBRIDGE – The Soup
Kitchen at the Bainbridge
United Methodist Church will
be open this Saturday, March 9
from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. The
menu choices will be cream of
broccoli or mixed bean soup;
sunshine chicken and rice with
mixed vegetables or macaroni
and cheese and tossed salad;
and choice of dessert and beverage. The sandwich choices
will be egg salad or cream
cheese and olives.
SIDNEY - Soup, bread,
and beverages are served at
St. Paul’s Episcopal Church,
25 River Street, Sidney every
Wednesday from 10:30 a.m. to
noon. Two different soups will
be available for you to choose
from. All are welcome.
AFTON – On Saturday,
March 9 from 11 a.m. until 1
p.m. lunch will be served at the
Afton Presbyterian Church.
Our menu includes a choice
of tomato or chicken noodle
soup, bologna or cheese sandwich and cake for dessert.
Coffee, tea and milk will also
be served. Donations are accepted, but not necessary. Everyone is invited.
from Irish, Scottish and Appalachian traditions, as well
as Walt’s originals will be
included.
Get there early and enjoy
the fantasy artwork of D. Michael Price, on display in The
Gallery adjacent to the Town
Hall Theatre.
SHA to Meet
Tues., March 12
At Civic Center
SIDNEY - The Sidney Historical Association will have a
business meeting at 6 p.m. on
Tuesday, March 12 in room
218 of the Civic Center. The
agenda includes updates on
projects and programs. Anyone interested in preserving
and promoting the history of
Sidney is welcome to attend.
Our annual Antique Appraisal Clinic will be held on
Friday, March 15 from 1-5
p.m. in room 202 of the Civic
Center. For a small fee find out
what your treasures are worth
from local appraisers.
Further details will be revealed next week.
CHICKEN
BBQS
SIDNEY – The ABC Center
For Performing Arts will hold
a Chicken Barbecue on Saturday, March 9 from 10:30 a.m.
until chicken is gone at the
parking lot next to the Sidney
Federal Credit Union. Wilson’s
famous barbecued chicken, as
well as delicious salads, coleslaw and baked beans will be
available. Presale tickets may
be purchased from ABC competition dancers or by calling
the studio at 563-8667. Presale orders must be picked up
by noon. Proceeds will help
fund performance workshops
and competition costs.
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WINTER
SUPPERS
UNADILLA – A weekly
luncheon is being served every Wednesdays at 12:30 p.m.
at St. Matthews Episcopal
Church, Unadilla. A free will
offering is appreciated.
OTEGO – The Unatego
Interact Club will host a Spaghetti Dinner Friday, March 8
in the Unatego High School
cafeteria from 4 to 6:30 p.m.
Take out will start at 3 p.m.
Proceeds will benefit an international charity.
SIDNEY – Sidney Boy
Scout Troop 99 will hold their
annual fund-raising Roast Beef
Dinner on Saturday, March 9
from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Sidney
Congregational Church, Main
and Bridge Streets. Take-outs
are welcome. Tickets may be
purchased in advance at a discount from any troop member
and at E-Clips Salon, SANDS
(formerly Uhorchak’s) Wine
and Liquor, Video Entertainment Plus or by calling 5632905. Tickets will also be
available at the door. The dinner is the troop’s major fundraiser. Proceeds are used for
camping trips, canoe trips, Canoe Regatta entry, equipment
and advancement awards.
BAINBRIDGE – The 13TH
Annual Corned Beef and
Cabbage Dinner will be held
Thursday, March 14 in the
Bainbridge Museum, South
Main St. beginning at 5 p.m.
until gone. In addition to
corned beef and cabbage, the
dinner will include potatoes,
carrots, homemade Irish soda
bread and cake. Take-outs will
be available. The dinner will
benefit the Bainbridge Historical Society.
GILBERTSVILLE – A
Corned Beef and Cabbage
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Dinner will be held on Saturday, March 16 from 5 to 7
p.m. at the Gilbertsville Baptist Church NLFH. The dinner
will include corned beef, cabbage, potatoes, carrots, coleslaw, rolls and dessert. There
will be a free will offering.
ENJOY
PANCAKES!
SIDNEY – An all-you-caneat Pancake Supper will be held
at the Masonic Temple, Union
St., Sidney on Thursday, March
7 from 4 to 7 p.m. The menu will
include pancakes with Baker’s
real maple syrup, sausage, eggs
and baked apples. The supper is
being sponsored by the Sidney
Chapter #255 OES.
SIDNEY – The Sidney VFW
will serve a buffet style pancake
breakfast this Sunday, March 10
from 8 to 10 a.m. The menu will
include regular and blueberry
pancakes, scrambled eggs, bacon, sausage, juice and coffee.
SIDNEY – The Rotary Club
of Sidney, under the chairmanship of Kyle Westcott, is making plans for their 60th Annual
Pancake Breakfast on Saturday,
March 16 from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m.
at the Sidney Firemen’s Training Center, River St., Sidney.
The breakfast will include allyou-can-eat pancakes with real
maple syrup, eggs, sausage and
beverage. Proceeds from the
event will benefit Rotary’s community projects.
HARPURSVILLE – A Maple
Breakfast Buffet will be held by
the Colesville Volunteer Ambulance Service Saturday, March
16 behind the Quickway in
Harpursville. The menu will include pancakes with real maple
syrup donated by Bush’s Syrup
House, sausage, eggs, bacon
and hash browns.
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Students, Faculty to Perform In
15th Annual Unatego Variety Show
OTEGO - The Unatego Middle/High School will be holding
its 15th Annual Student/Staff Variety Show on Friday and Saturday, March 8 and 9 at 7 p.m. on
the Unatego High School stage.
Students performing in this
year’s show include: Alina
Alfonsi, Catt Brando, Shane
Bucci, Beth Carey, Briana Cox,
Taylor Cox, Steven DeForest,
Gabe DeJoseph, Destiny Falconio, Cassidy Frasier, Hezel
Haehnel, Lea Haehnel, Hunter
Howard, Cynthia Johnson, William Leichty, Randy Livingston, Adrienne Matheson, Alyssa Perillo, Tanner Reed, Joseph
Sears, Nikola Clair Spychalski,
Miriam Thurber, Joel VanAlstine, McKenzie Wetmore and
Onilee Wilson.
Elijah Dillenbeck from Laurens Central School and 2012
Unatego graduate, Sam Wesley
will also be joining in performances in the show.
Unatego staff in the show include: Megan Ainsworth, Lou
Berrios, Sandra Bonczkowski,
Jeanne Butler, Terri Jackson,
Jeanine Microni, Jennifer
Mileski, Judy Pitel and Asa
Suriano.
Masters of Ceremony are
seniors Mikala Gallo, Samantha Saunders and Hunter Howard. Lighting technician is Mr.
Scott Holdredge. Stage crew
includes Norman Andaya, Katrina Clark, Casey Manzanero,
Mark Maruszewski and Keegan
Kleeschulte. Sound director is
band teacher, Cheryl Nages.
The Variety Show is directed
by high school secretary, Judy
Pitel and assisted by choral
teacher, Sandy Bonczkowski.
There is an admission charge.
Children 10 and under are free.
Refreshments will be available
during intermission provided
by the students in the variety
show.
Advance tickets for both
nights are available in the high
school office and tickets will
also be sold at the door. For
tickets or information, call Judy
Pitel at 988-5098.
OWNER Jessie Johnson invites the public to the ribbon cutting and grand re-opening of Little Blue Barn
Primitives at 85 Main St., Sidney this Saturday, March 9
from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
(TTN Photo by Anna Ritchey)
Community Chest
Reaches Its Goal Little Blue Barn Primitives
BAINBRIDGE – The Community Chest of Bainbridge
has reached its 2012 goal of
raising $19,000 to support the
11 non-profit organizations
that benefit local residents.
The Community Chest
gives a heartfelt “Thank You”
to the Bainbridge Community
for their help in reaching the
goal.
Representatives will be
meeting March 19 at 6:30 p.m.
at the Bainbridge Free Library
to receive the funds so generously given.
“Thank you on behalf of the
organizations and the people
you have helped.”
Sidney Boy Scouts to
Hold Roast Beef Dinner
SIDNEY - Scout Troop
99 Junior Chefs Jesse Bitner, Graham Kelly and Colin Searles are ready to serve
you during the troop annual
fund-raising Roast beef Dinner Saturday, March 9, from 4
to 7 p.m. at the Sidney Congregational Church, Main and
Bridge Streets.
Tickets may be purchased
from any Troop member, at
E-Clips Salon, SANDS [formerly Uhorchak’s] wine and
Liquor, Video Entertainment
Plus or by calling 563-2905.
Take-outs are welcome.
The dinner is our major
fund raiser. Proceeds are used
for camping trips, canoe trips,
Canoe Regatta entry participation, equipment and advancement awards.
Troop members are: Jesse
Bitner, Austin Dean, Wade
End of Winter Celebration
Coming to Bainbridge Soon
Dean, Matt Fisher, Chris
Fisher, Dylan Gifford, Ethan
Green, Alex Hoskins, Matt
Hoskins, Thomas Hoskins,
Dean Howard, Graham Kelly,
Angel Marquez, Christopher
Omahen, Nick Paternoster,
Zack Pope, Colin Searles,
Ryan Sherwood, Kyle Smith,
Chase Sutliff and Pat Zuk.
Our sponsor is the First Congregational Church, Main at
Bridge Streets, Sidney.
The Troop meets every
Wednesday night at the church
at 7 p.m. Scouting is open to
all boys, ages 11 through 17
regardless of previous Cub
Scout or Boy Scout experience. For additional information, please see the Troop
website: http://troop99sidney.
com/default.aspx. Interested
young men and parents, please
give us a visit.
Has Moved to Sidney’s Main St.
SIDNEY – Little Blue Barn crafted jewelry. Chasing the
Primitives, formerly of Un- Moon Creations.
Owner Jessie Johnson grew
adilla, has moved to a bigger
location at 85 Main St., Sidney. up in Wells Bridge where she
The shop originated with the in- eventually met small town
farmer
Issacc
tent to provide
Ribbon Cutting, Johnson of Otego.
quality country gifts and Grand Re-opening As time went on
creative home
Is This Saturday they decided to
start a life togethaccessories in
a setting where shoppers would er and in 2010 had a big country
wedding. With country life as
feel comfortable and relaxed.
Now at a more convenient her passion, in 2011 Jessie delocation in Sidney, Little Blue cided to take the leap and open
Barn Primitives holds a spot in Little Blue Barn Primitives.
Jessie invites the public to
the historical building that was
once the Hotel DeCumber. With join in welcoming Little Blue
this perfect country setting, you Barn Primitives to the neighcan find handcrafted furniture, borhood at a ribbon cutting and
candles and tarts, jewelry, signs, grand re-opening this Saturday,
and textiles, among many other March 9 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Lots of merchandise will be
items to make a house a home.
The shop carries a variety of available. The first 75 customprimitive furniture, all hand- ers will get a free gift. Four
crafted by owner Jessie Johnson $25 gift certificates will also be
or her mother and dad, Donna given away.
For more information, see
and Steve Thurston. Her sister,
Jamie Burch, also helps at the the Little Blue Barn Primitives
shop, as well as has her hand- ad on page 2 of this newspaper.
Quarter Auction March 8
To Benefit Relay for Life
SIDNEY – A Quarter Auction fundraiser Relay for Life
Survivor Reception will be
held Friday, March 8 at 7 p.m.
at Sacred Heart Church, 15
Liberty St., Sidney.
Enjoy an evening of fun
while helping in the fight
against cancer. Doors open at
6:30 p.m. for a chance to check
Blood Drives
Scheduled
March 9 and 11
out the raffle items. There will
be a variety of great items for
bidding anywhere from 25
cents to one dollar.
The admission charge includes three paddles, refreshments and door prize tickets to
each vendor’s table.
There will be a selection of
kitchen items, hand bags, jewelry, beauty items, gift certificates and more.
Come and enjoy a fun and
rewarding night out with the
girls.
BAINBRIDGE – The annual End of Winter Celebration
in Bainbridge is a little over a
week away. Baker’s Maple has
completed the tapping of trees
and the boiling will soon begin, starting the celebration of
spring. The weekends of March
16 and 17, 23 and 24, will feature open houses at Baker’s
Sap House and Store on Freiot
Ave. and provide opportunities
to watch the syrup making process, ask questions, taste samples and enjoy the end of winter
celebration.
Several events in Bainbridge
lead up to the first weekend, beginning with the annual Corned
Beef Dinner at the museum,
sponsored by the Historical Society on Thursday, March 14.
Friday, March 15 will include a
free Community Spaghetti Dinner at the Presbyterian Church
being offered. On Saturday
morning the Boy Scouts will
host a Pancake Breakfast, also
at the Presbyterian Church.
The Town Hall Theatre will
have special events both weekends. Walt Michael and Compa-
ny will be returning on March
16, and the Atkinson Family
on March 23 at the Town Hall
Opry. Gallery appearances will
include a one night show by Michael Price on March 16 and the
Student Art Show the following
weekend.
The Annual Maple Baking
Contest will be held March 23,
so get your recipes out and plan
to enter by 11 a.m. on March 23.
Bring your entries to the Sap
House. A Pancake Breakfast
sponsored by the Presbyterian
Church will also be offered the
morning of March 23.
Nex-T-New Bag
Sale March 12-15
SIDNEY – Nex-T-New, 11
Main St., Sidney will hold a Bag
Sale Tuesday, March 12 through
Friday, March 15. Select from
late winter items and help us
make room for our spring and
summer stock. Nex-T-New
hours are Tuesday, Wednesday
and Friday, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. and
Thursday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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Happy 18th Birthday, Makenzie!
Sat., March 9
“Keep on
brightening the
world with your
smile, your
talents and your
caring ways.”
Love,
Grandpa and
Grandma
A blood drive will be held
Saturday, March 9 from 8 a.m.
to 1 p.m. at the First Congregational Church, Bridge and
Main Sts., Sidney, To make an
appointment or for information, call 1-800-RED-CROSS
or visit redcrossblood.org.
A blood drive will also be
held Monday, March 11 from
9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Unatego High School, Rt. 7, Otego.
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Federal Milk Formula
Must Be Changed
We’ve been trying to tell
you, that we the dairy farmers have been losing the battle
for years. The panorama in the
paper the Press and Sun-Bulletin on Feb. 17, shows a beautiful farm, Big Rock Farm in
Greene. There have not been
any dairy cows on that farm in
many years. There are many
such farms all over this state.
Beautiful scenery does not
feed you.
Where are your eyes? Where
are your ears? Are you blind
and dumb? We’ve been trying to tell you all that we are
the most regulated farmers in
the world. Where do you think
your food comes from? The
stores are well stocked, but
they don’t grow anything. It
all comes in trucks from farmers. If we disappear, so will the
food. It’s time for you the consumer, to wake up and realize
that we are taking care of you.
If we don’t produce anymore,
we will all go hungry. If you
can figure out a better way to
do our jobs, try to do it yourself. I’m sure that you would
then appreciate farmers that
are working their hearts out to
keep this country fed.
It’s time to change the federal milk formula that was
started in the 1940s, it’s way
out of date, and so unfair to
the farmer. By the time he gets
paid, everyone else has taken
out their share, and now in the
21st century, the farmer has
nothing left to pay for feed,
fuel, veterinary, machinery,
seed, fertilizer, etc. It takes an
endless list to run a farm. Most
of the legislators, who are going to decide the new formula,
have no idea of how to do it.
We pray that the people who
do work on the new formula
know what they are doing, and
the dairy farmer gets what he
deserves.
Please, please, write to your
legislators, and the President.
This crisis is real, and it may
even be too late now.
Julie L. Moore,
Bainbridge
Most Important To the
Community Is the People
The Tri-County Bipartisan
Committee’s epidemiological
study of the Village of Sidney is progressing slowly but
steadily. We have distributed
the anonymous health survey,
complete with a stamped, selfaddressed envelope, to over
half of the homes in the village. Hopefully, the rest will
be handed out by mid-March.
Public interest in the study
is encouraging. The percentage of surveys being returned
is higher than anticipated.
Indeed, the only “negative”
has been the evidence that
suggests two neighborhoods,
on or near industrial waste
dumps, have troubling levels
of the diseases associated with
chronic exposure to the toxins
poisoning the environment.
It is important, in any study
such as this, to have outside,
independent analysis of the
information we are documenting. Thus, this month I
have been in communication
with people from SUCO and
SUNY-Binghamton. And I
continue to speak with friends
at the Pace University Environmental Law Clinic, and the
Natural Resources Defense
Council. I’m confident that
the additional time the TCBC
is investing in the health study
will result in a final report that
will be of great interest to the
residents of Sidney.
Going door-to-door to hand
out the health survey is an
interesting experience. It provides us with the opportunity
to talk to a wide variety of
people, who provide unique
insight into the issues facing
residents of the community.
One of the most common comments that I hear from people
of my generation is “it’s not
the same Sidney that I grew
up in.” And those differences
are not limited to changes on
Main Street, or even found in
the growing number of empty
houses in the northern section
of town, between the railroad
tracks and the river.
Perhaps the most stark example is found in something
that Supervisor Bob McCarthy said at the February town
board meeting: “It doesn’t
matter what these people say.”
This was in the context of a
public hearing regarding a
moratorium on fracking. It reflects an ignorance of the fact
that the most important thing
found in the community is the
people living there. It illustrates the attitude of a minority who are so intent upon personal financial gain, that they
ignore the consequences that
poisoning the environment
has upon families in Sidney.
That perspective is as toxic as
any industrial waste, and has
no place in a community like
Sidney.
Patrick R. McElligott
Knappsville Station
MASONVILLE PHOTO TAKEN AROUND 1906. Pictured are: Back Row: Reubin Jump,
Henry Ryder, Clarance Peck, Louis Willes, Mattie Priest, Lena Sornburger (teacher),
Letha Brazee, Lodovica Lockwood, Ralph Randall, Freda Davidson; Middle Row: Fay
Houghtaling, Elva Parker, Ethyl Mills, Vermont Boyd, Bertha Willis, Gladys Hatch, Anna
Pickett, Rebecca Boyd, Nina Jump, Nora Jump, Pauline Peck, Isabelle Henderson,
Louis Jump; Front Row: Ralph Palmer, Dell Barnes, Ray Johnson, Byron Decker, ?
Moore, Lucy Jump, Doris Bourne, Julian Peck, Orlan Kenion, Ken Wade, Lynn Hatch.
Provided by Jean Jump
IN THE GOOD OLD DAYS
SIDNEY
25 YEARS AGO
March 9, 1988
Richard E. Aiken is the
newest member of the board
of managers at The Hospital,
Sidney. Aiken is manager of
Operations at the Amphenol
Corp. Bendix Connector Operations. He began working
with the corporation as associate sales engineer in 1972 and
worked for Bendix Connector
and Operations in Dallas and
St. Louis before returning to
Sidney in 1980.
The Beta Sigma Phi Sorority has announced that Lucretia (Carol) D’Imperio will be
the 1988 recipient of Their
First Lady Award.
Defending state champion,
Tony Ferrara, captured his
second NYS title at the 132 lb.
weight class, Saturday, March
5. Randy Payne and Tony Ferrara are the only two Sidney
wrestlers to ever win the states
twice.
Kevin Radecker of Sidney
hit 23 of 25 free throws to
win the state championship
of Elks Club National Free
Throw Contest which was
held in Horseheads last week.
Radecker was competing in
the 10-11 age group.
Chris Byrnes, 19, of Sidney
Center, took second place in
the Eastern USA Bench Press
championships. The meet was
held on Sunday, March 6 in
Revere, Mass.
SIDNEY
50 YEARS AGO
March 6, 1963
Sidney Fire Chief Arthur
Brown and representatives of
the Sidney Fire Department
met with the Sidney Village
Board on Monday night. They
told the board that the Sidney
Fire Dept. would not favor
locating a new fire station on
Adams St. The firemen indicated that they believed a site
near the Riverside Park on
River Street in Sidney would
be desirable. They are concerned with the problem of
having adequate fire fighting
equipment available on both
sides of the railroad tracks.
Village engineer Duncan
Adair pointed out that the village hall building could be enlarged onto the village parking
lot to provide additional space
for trucks and emergency
squad vehicles. This appeared
to be the most economical solution to the problem.
The Sidney Theatre was
completely sold out on Friday and Saturday nights when
“Son of Flubber,” by Walt
Disney, was playing. James
Richards, proprietor of the
theatre, estimates that 3,500
persons saw the “Son of Flubber” in Sidney. The Sidney
Theatre has 751 seats.
BAINBRIDGE
25 YEARS AGO
March 9, 1988
A two-way contest for
mayor in the Village of Bainbridge, between incumbent
mayor James V. Monahan and
challenger John L. Hyzer, is
the highlight of village elections March 15 in the tri-town
area.
Baker’s Maple will hold
open houses at their new facility in Bainbridge. For Reed
Baker, this year will mark his
first full maple syrup season
in his new facility located at
1 Freiot St. in Bainbridge. He
will filter syrup on a rig built
and formerly used by Lloyd
Sipple.
BAINBRIDGE
50 YEARS AGO
March 6, 1963
The Bainbridge-Guilford
Bobcats completed their second consecutive season unbeaten in Pioneer Association
play as they defeated Oxford
last Friday, 61-43. The flu-ridden Bobcats, playing without
Andy Peterson, Bob Utter
and Dana Groff, made some
lineup switches and jumped to
a 34-17 half-time lead. Steve
Norris took over the missing
big boys’ spots and did a masterful job of controlling the
backboards. Keith Drachler
found the down under assignment to his liking as he hit his
season’s high. Rich Anthony
scored well from his side spot
and the reliable John Flyzik
hit from the outside.
Rev. Leroy Dancer and his
family have arrived in Bainbridge and he assumed his
duties as pastor of the First
Baptist Church.
At about 4 a.m. Monday
morning, a two-story, threestall garage owned by Cameron Collins broke into flames.
The fire was on Mt. Pleasant on
the Newton Town Road within
a mile of Bainbridge. Damage
estimated by the owner was at
about $15,000. In addition to
the three vehicles, three boats,
garden tractors, a farm tractor and lumber destroyed by
the fire, a substantial amount
of Civil Defense equipment
owned by the county was lost.
Mr. Collins, a radiological
chief for the Delaware County
Civil Defense, is employed at
Scintilla as a senior methods
engineer. Thirty-five Bainbridge firemen were assisted
at the blaze by members of
the Afton Fire Dept., but all
attempts to save the two-year
old building were futile.
UNADILLA
25 YEARS AGO
March 9, 1988
The Unadilla Chamber of
Commerce will honor Brooks
Machine Products LTD at their
annual dinner to be held on
Saturday, March 26 at the Unadilla House. Walter Brooks,
president, has been associated
with the business since 1970.
His father founded the business in 1946.
UNADILLA
50 YEARS AGO
March 6, 1963
The Unadilla Parent-Teacher Organization sponsored a
public meeting Monday, Feb.
25 in the school auditorium
for the purpose of explaining
the proposed district re-organization plan. Speakers were
Principal Gilson M. Slater,
and Fred Bulken, chairmen of
the speakers committee. On
Saturday, March 9, the Unadilla Chamber of Commerce
will hold their annual dinner.
A speaker and the panel will
discuss the proposed school
reorganization plan.
March 7, 1958 – Local
people submit comments on
the suggestion to study advisability of village dissolution
brought up at the recent Republican Caucus.
Village Board
To Hold Budget
Work Session
BAINBRIDGE – The Village of Bainbridge Board of
Trustees will hold a budget
work session on Tuesday,
March 12 at 5:30 p.m. in the
village clerk’s office, 33 Main
St.
EASTERN BROOME
SENIOR CENTER
27 GOLDEN LN., HARPURSVILLE
693-2069
FRIDAY, MARCH 8
Broiled fish with lemon or
Chicken Marengo
MONDAY, MARCH 11
Chicken Cacciatore over
noodles
TUESDAY, MARCH 12
Halupki or chicken rib BBQ
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 13
Roast turkey and carrot cake
with cream cheese frosting
THURSDAY, MARCH 14
Golden Griddle Special
– Open face turkey sandwich
FRIDAY, MARCH 15
Beer battered fish or broiled
ham
I told you I would explain
the Higgs boson when I understood it myself, but it is now
clear to me this will be never,
so I can’t do better than say
that the makeup of the universe had, since Einstein gave
physicists a sort of guiding
line for going on and learning
more, become better and better
understood. A few years back
something called the Standard Model was something
tentatively agreed on – like a
jigsaw puzzle pretty much put
together – but with a hole in it
that left some important questions unanswered. The Higgs
boson, which was guessed at
by six people but Professor
Higgs’ name just happened to
stick, would fit the hole, but
nobody could prove it existed,
but as you read verity of all the
suppositions that went into the
Standard Model.
It’s still to be discovered
whether it is made up of some
yet smaller things, but it encourages physicists to find out
more, and a good thing, too,
since the Large Hadron Collider, an underground racetrack
mostly under France, costs billions, and using it more would
seem to be a bit more economic. Particles are too small to
be seen and you have to sense
their presence when they fly
off smashed by a very sensitive
gauge, so to speak. (A particle
is a wave, and vice versa, and
most of us can grasp this if
we had high school physics. I
think.)
The Standard Model consists of matching and opposite
pairs of particles existing and
moving in the four fields that
fill space: gravity, electromagnetism, the strong force and
the weak force (don’t ask).
Particle-wise, gravity has
gravitons, the electromagnetic
force has photons, the strong
force has gluons gluing things
together, and the weak force
has bosons. Besides bosons
there are fermions, which
make up solid matter like your
coffee table, and like fleas having their own fleas, are either
quarks or leptons. Quarks are
uptypes or downtypes, having
opposite electric charges, and
so do leptons, and if you want
to know more, the library has a
new book called “The Particle
at the End of the Universe” to
tell you, but I suspect that all
I will remember permanently
is that frogs can see photons
while we can’t, and that millions of particles fly through us
every day without our knowing
or feeling it.
The really exciting thought,
to me, is that the universe has
laws that never change, which
to some people, reasonably,
means God. Einstein said that
he only wanted to know the
mind of God, and the discovery
of the Higgs boson is another
little peek into it. But equally
awesome to me is that men are
so created they will spend years
and lifetimes and billions and
never stop until they get there.
Can we suppose that God created us curious so that some
day we can actually talk to him
and keep him company?
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TUESDAY, MARCH 12
Beef stew with biscuit,
California blend vegetables,
buttermilk biscuit, birthday
cake
THURSDAY, MARCH 14
Macaroni and cheese, stewed
tomatoes, green beans, Italian
bread, cinnamon applesauce
Tri-Town News — Thursday, March 7, 2013— 5
Forum on Gas Lease Issues
Will Be March 14 in Norwich
NORWICH - Concerned
Residents of Oxford is holding Fleased Forum/Chenango
County, an informational forum for Chenango County
landowners regarding gas
lease issues. Landowners in
neighboring counties are also
invited to attend. The forum
will take place on Thursday,
March 14 at 6:30 p.m., at
United Church of Christ, 11
West Main Street, Norwich.
The event is free and open to
the public. Note on parking:
Please park on street, in public parking lots, or in County
Office Building lots, not in
Church parking lot.
Geologist Ellen Harrison
and Attorney Joseph Heath,
of Fleased.org, will present
information on landowner’s
rights concerning a range of
topics including: the implications of gas leases on insurance coverage, property
uses, and mortgages; whether
it is possible to sign a “good
lease”; how Norse’s Chapter
11 bankruptcy filing affects
the leases that they currently
hold; lease assignments such
as overriding royalty interests
and reciprocal capacity agreements and how they impact
current leases; and what the
recent force majeure decision
in Binghamton means for expired or soon-to-expire leases
in Chenango County.
Landowners wishing to terminate their gas leases will
hear what they need to do to
officially cancel a lease at
the end of the primary term.
Clearing the land records usually falls to the landowner.
Landowners who are not in
active gas leases are cautioned
to check their deed papers to
verify if there was ever a gas
lease on their property. Even
a decades-old lease remains a
liability for the current landowner if not properly released
by the gas company and
filed as such with the County
Clerk’s office. Forum attendees will hear what steps can
be taken by a landowner in
this situation.
Following their presentations, Harrison and Heath
will take questions from the
audience.
Fleased Forum/Chenango
County is organized by Concerned Residents of Oxford,
and co-sponsored with CDOG
and C-CARE.
Auction Saturday, March 30
To Benefit 4-H Horse Program
DELHI - Come out and 12 p.m. or Sunday March, 17
support your local Delaware from 1 to 3 p.m. We will acCounty 4-H Horse Program. cept small household items,
This auction will be held at horse and dog related items,
the Delhi Fire Hall on Satur- as well a gift certificates doday, March 30. The preview nated from local merchants
will start at 10 a.m. with the and friends. Money raised
help support our
auction starting at
Items Wanted will
4-H horse events. One
noon.
In order to make March 9 or 17 hundred percent of
this event success- For Auction the proceeds will go
back to the 4-H Horse
ful, your help is
needed. Clean out your house, Program.
Contact Donna Carlton, 4horse trailers and barn. Gather all your unwanted items H Program Educator, Cornell
and bring them to 4-H Camp Cooperative Extension of DelShankitunk, 2420 Arbor Hill aware County, at 865-6531 or
Rd., Delhi on either Satur- [email protected] for more
day, March 9 from 9 a.m. to information.
POLICE BLOTTER
Delaware County Sheriffs
Feb. 22 - The Delaware
County Sheriffs Deputies
were called to a one car personal injury automobile accident on Road 13 in the Town
of Sidney. Niki Frantzis, 52,
of Sidney, was traveling South
on Road 13 when she lost
control of her 2008 Honda
Pilot and struck an earth embankment. Speed is believed
to have been a factor in the
crash. The operator and her
passenger were transported to
Tri-Town Hospital for evaluation. A summons was issued
for speed unreasonable for
road conditions.
New York State Police
March 3 - State Police at
Sidney arrested Fredrick E.
Terrell, 41, of Ulster, Pa. for
driving while intoxicated with
a BAC result of .14%. The arrest resulted from a traffic stop
on I-88 in Afton. Terrell was
issued tickets returnable to the
Town of Afton Court.
Missing Woman
Is Found Dead
NORWICH - Chenango
County Sheriff Ernest Cutting
is confirming the identity of
the body found on Tuesday,
Feb. 26, on Center Road in the
Town of Pharsalia.
The body had been identified by the Onondaga County
Medical Examiner’s Office as
Jennifer Ramsaran who was
reported missing by her husband on Dec. 11, 2012. The
Chenango County Sheriff’s office, along with the Onondaga
County Medical Examiner’s
Office, is still investigating the
cause of Jennifer’s death.
The Chenango Co. Sheriff’s
Office is asking anyone with
information to contact the
sheriff’s office at 337-1924
or 337-1864. All calls will be
kept confidential.
THE AFTON HISTORICAL SOCIETY
REMEMBERS
“THE WAY WE WERE”
AFTON HISTORICAL SOCIETY
116 South Main Street
Afton, NY 13730
HISTORICAL MINUTES NO. 1,024
by Charles J. Decker, Afton Town and Village Historian
March 2013
On February 24 I met with Scott Higbee, Afton
Central School art teacher, and Sarah Mahan,
an art teacher from the Norwich area and representing the Chenango County Museum. The
subject was railroads of Chenango County. The
purpose of the meeting was to interest students
in doing a railroad mural for each of the towns in
Chenango County traversed by a railroad, either
now or formerly.
A previous similar program had been on the
Chenango Canal, which passed from Binghamton
The “high bridge” over Route
235 in Harpursville, part of the
to Utica and was built in the 1830s. The coming
former Delaware and Hudson
of the railroads made the canal short-lived. A
Railroad. Picture from Daisy
model of the canal boat Lillie is on display in an
Hurd Decker album.
outbuilding at the Chenango County Museum.
It was built in Chenango Bridge for the U.S.
Bicentennial in 1976. Some of these murals now hang on the walls around the canal
boat. Sarah Mahan spoke about these murals, showed pictures, and told about the
conversion of the building to a display area.
The Albany and Susquehanna Railroad was built from Albany to Binghamton,
reaching Afton in 1867. There was a delay in finishing the route to Binghamton
due to the digging of the tunnel through Belden Hill. Jay Gould and James Fisk,
who controlled the Erie Railroad, hoped to take over the Albany and Susquehanna,
later called the Delaware and Hudson. The fight at the eastern end of the tunnel
in 1869 was made famous to modern people by the film Saratoga Trunk based on
the novel by Edna Ferber. Gould and Fisk were the losers. Later, a spur line from
Pennsylvania opened the coal regions to join the D&H at Nineveh Junction, making that an important community. The battle at the tunnel was also pictured in an
engraving in Harper’s Weekly.
The railroad was very important to Afton. Before its arrival, the major growth of
the village was on the East Side of the Susquehanna. The location of the tracks on
the West Side was responsible for the size of the present business section. At one
time there were four hotels, supported by travelers and salesmen who needed lodging. There were at one time as many as five passenger trains going each way daily.
Going down to the depot, now the River Club, was a favorite diversion for people of
all ages. Excursion trains, as to Cooperstown, attracted large crowds.
Sidney C of C Is Accepting
SIDNEY
SENIOR MEALS Nominations for 2013 Honors
SITE MGR.: Joanne Gill
PHONE 563-2212
FRIDAY, MARCH 8
Potato encrusted pollock,
parslied potatoes, Harvard
beets, coleslaw, whole wheat
bread, rice pudding
MONDAY, MARCH 11
Stuffed shells, seasoned
spinach, tossed salad, garlic
bread, mandarin oranges
TUESDAY, MARCH 12
Chicken Florentine, mixed
vegetables, pineapple juice,
cranberry sauce, whole wheat
bread, brownie
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 13
Beef patty, peppers, onions,
brown gravy, mashed potatoes,
peas, whole wheat bread, iced
yellow cake
THURSDAY, MARCH 14
Crab topped tilapia, baked
potato, Italian blend vegetables,
carrot raisin salad, whole wheat
bread, tapioca pudding
FRIDAY, MARCH 15
Corned beef and cabbage,
sliced carrots, boiled potatoes,
cranberry juice, dinner roll,
fruited green jello
Vision 21
SIDNEY – The Sidney
Chamber of Commerce is accepting nominations for the
2013 Citizen and Business of
the Years.
Business nominees must
be a member of the Sidney
Chamber of Commerce in
good standing, devoted to
the Sidney Chamber of Commerce and our community,
and engaged in the community through dedication and
helping as they can in times of
need, either through monetary
donations or personal time
and energy.
Citizen of the Years should
show dedication to Sidney
through their volunteer efforts, and their work to help
make Sidney a better place. It
is not necessary to be a chamber member.
Nomination forms and lists
of the previous recipients are
available on the Chamber website at www.sidneychamber.
org, or by calling the chamber
office at 561-2642. Nominations must be received in the
office by Thursday, March 14
to be considered. This year’s
recipients will be honored at
the chamber’s annual dinner
Friday, June 7.
York County in central
Pennsylvania is considered
by many in the industry to be
the snack food capital of the
U.S.A. The area is home to a
number of snack food factories,
including Snyder’s of Hanover
and Utz Quality Foods.
Kirk Gardner
607-349-0831
superiorsidney.com
Heating, Electric,
Air Conditioning,
Plumbing Installations
and Repair
Calling All Quilters – Enjoy the Dutch Country
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Planning and Marketing Your
Business. Fees are $25 per
session for non-members and
$20 for members or $65 for all
three sessions for non-members and $50 for members.
The Annual Vision 21 Dinner Auction and Commitment
to Community Dinner will be
Tuesday, April 23 at the Sidney Elks Lodge.
This spring Vision 21 will
also sponsor a Health and
Wellness Fair in Bainbridge.
a Solar Energy Seminar featuring Alpine Roofing of Unadilla in Unadilla, and in the
fall they will explore the possibility of a 5K Turkey Trot
Thanksgiving morning.
For information on the incubator operation, the grant
program or to register for the
three part workshop, contact
John Redente at 435-5334 or
Kerri Green at 267-8541. For
the workshop you may also
email
[email protected].
Ride the
“The Quilters Express” to
The American Quilt Show in Lancaster, PA
& Burkholders Fabric Shop, Denver, PA
Thursday, March 14, 2013
Convenient Departure Locations:
Oneonta, Sidney, Johnson City, Great Bend, PA
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PO Box 25, Homer, NY 13077
Call 607-339-9416 or Email [email protected]
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Norwich
179 N. Broad Street
337-4149
uhs.net
The use of CT scans in modern patient-centered
medicine has become more important than ever.
Our new 64 Slice CT Scan offers our community
the latest digital technology with faster image
capture, clearer images, lower dose CT, and
a more open layout for better patient comfort.
6 — Tri-Town News — Thursday, March 7, 2013
HAM & TURKEY RAFFLE
B-G Kindergarten Parent
Orientation Is March 13
SATURDAY, MARCH 9 • 7 P.M.
AT COVENTRY FIRE STATION
TO BENEFIT AFTON CLASSES OF 2013 &2015
SILENT AUCTIONS • 50/50 RAFFLES
CONCESSIONS BY COVENTRY FIRE DEPT.
GUILFORD - Guilford
Elementary School will be
holding two Kindergarten
Parent Orientation sessions
on Wednesday, March 13. The
first session is at 9 a.m. and the
second at 7 p.m. The purpose
of these sessions is to inform
parents about the Kindergarten screening process and our
Kindergarten program. You
will also be able to sign your
SATURDAY, MARCH 16 AND
SUNDAY, MARCH 17
IRISH BUFFET
$12.95
ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT
SERVING 11 AM – 10 PM
featuring: corned beef, ham,
cabbage, red potatoes,
carrots, onions, plus salad bar
& much more
child up for a screening time
slot at that time.
If we do not have a copy of
your child’s birth certificate
or immunizations on file you
may bring those items for us
to copy at that time.
Please call 895-6700 if you
have any questions and to let
us know what session you will
be able to attend.
Sidney Head Start to Hold
Open House Wed., March 20
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SIDNEY - The Delaware
Opportunities Sidney Head
Start welcomes the public to
attend their Open House on
Wednesday, March 20 from 10
- 11:30 a.m. at 21 Liberty St.
Head Start is a federally
funded program for children
ages three to five. It is designed
to help preschool children of
income eligible families by
providing a comprehensive
program to meet their emotional, social, health, nutritional
and psychological needs. The
program believes that parents
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are the most important influence on a child’s growth and
development and seeks to support parents in this role, and to
implement an educational program for children and parents
geared to fostering a positive
outlook toward education, selfconcept, and competency.
The Delaware Opportunities
Head Start Program provides
services from nine centers located throughout the county.
Bus transportation (within the
service area) and meals are offered with the program.
Frisbee Tournament, Bottle Drive
To Benefit Afton X-Country Team
Sat., March 16 AND
Sun., March 17
AFTON - The Afton Cross
Country Booster Club will be
holding a Can/Bottle Drive and
Ultimate Frisbee Tournament
on Saturday, March 23 from 9
a.m.-1 p.m. The Drive/Tournament will be held on Conover
Field off Caswell Street in
Afton.
Proceeds from this event go
to the Afton Central School
Cross Country Team. Bring
your empty cans and bottles to
our drop-off point, and enjoy
Serving our great
CORNED BEEF &
CABBAGE (or ham)
with full soup and salad bar for
$10.99
RESERVATIONS SUGGESTED!
Lots of tasty desserts available
for here or to go.
TRACKSIDE DINING
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Baseball, Softball
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SIDNEY – The Sidney Recreation Commission is taking
registrations for their boy’s
baseball and girl’s softball programs. Boys programs are for
youth in grades 2nd-6th, while
the girls programs are for youth
in grades 2nd-7th. Programs are
available for any youth who
resides in the Sidney Central
School district. Application
deadline is March 22. Applications are available at the recreation office at the Civic Center.
For further information or
questions contact Paul Foote
561-2328.
calling all
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watching a game or two of Ultimate Frisbee.
The Frisbee tournament is
open to six person teams, the
fee per team is $10. For more
information or to register, contact Steve Oakley at 621-9710.
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Are Available
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SIDNEY - Children that
reside in the Sidney Central
School District and who will
be four years old before Dec.
1, 2013 are eligible for Sidney
Elementary School’s Universal
Pre-Kindergarten program.
Parents interested in having
their child attend UPK must call
the SES main office at 561-7701
and request an application. Applications will be mailed to
families requesting one. The
completed application and a
copy of the child’s birth certificate must be brought to the SES
main office by Wednesday, May
22 in order to be eligible for the
lottery drawing.
The class will be determined
by a lottery drawing on Wednesday, June 5. The drawing will be
held in the SES lecture theater.
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STIMULUS PLAN
BY JOAN DICHIARA
Easter
On Sunday, March 31, most
of our readers will be celebrating Easter. Holidays can be
very expensive especially if
you have children. Since Easter is just around the corner
here are some ways to save on
Easter, from Easter baskets,
to decorations and also Easter
dinner.
Easter Baskets
Never buy pre-made baskets for your children as they
are quite expensive. Make the
Easter basket yourself. Start to
stock up on candy when they
are on sale at the drug store or
supermarket. Don’t forget to
use your manufacturer’s coupons for additional savings.
In each basket put a chocolate
Easter bunny, a stuffed animal, a toy, a book, bubbles or
chalk. Just keep it simple and
by keeping it simple you save
a lot of money. Remember
after Easter is over check the
stores for their Easter clearance sales for items that you
can put away for next Easter.
I still do Easter baskets for my
children even though they are
older but I do re-use their baskets each year. I usually buy
them candy and give them a
gift card maybe for Dunkin
Donuts or a gas gift card.
Decorations
I don’t do too much decorating for Easter. This year I
have a Party Lite Tealight centerpiece that I decorated with
items that I purchased at the
Dollar Tree. I put plastic bunnies, grass and plastic Easter
eggs in the centerpiece, and
I only spent $3. Some people
will put up a flag in their yard
or just a bunny on the porch.
Some people will decorate
their windows with Easter egg
lights, and window gel clings.
If you don’t have a lot of money to spend on decorations
just don’t decorate. The day
after Easter check the stores
for Easter decorations and
they will be usually marked
down 50%. If you wait several
days later to check the stores
for Easter items they could be
marked down to 75%, then
next year you will be able to
decorate.
Eggs
Every child likes to decorate Easter eggs. Now is the
time to stock up on eggs. This
week Price Chopper has their
eggs (18 in the carton) on sale
for $2. Another way to save
is to buy plastic eggs to decorate, which you can use year
after year. If you use the plastic eggs you can put candy or
some money in the eggs as a
surprise.
Easter Breakfast
A lot of our readers will
have a big breakfast after
church. A way to save money
is not to eat out just go home
and make breakfast. If you
colored Easter eggs you probably have left over eggs that
you got on sale.
Easter Dinner
During the weeks leading
up to Easter the supermarkets
will be having ham and other
items that are popular for Easter dinner on sale. Now is the
time to decide what you are
going to have for Easter dinner, make a menu. Keep an
eye out for those items to go
on sale and don’t forget to use
your coupons. If you are having guests for dinner ask them
to bring a dish to pass.
If you have any money saving tips or ideas, please email
me at kay01267@gmail.
Till next time, have a great
week. Don’t forget next Sunday, March 10 is daylight savings time.
SES to Hold
Kindergarten
Registration
SIDNEY - Registration for
all Sidney Central School District students eligible to enter
kindergarten in Sept. 2013 will
be held the weeks of Monday,
March 11 through Friday,
March 15 and Monday, March
18 through Friday, March 22
from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Parents
must call Nancy Edwards, the
SCSD registrar, at 561-7701
to set up an appointment to
register their child where they
will be asked to present their
child’s birth certificate, immunization records and proof of
residency as well as fill out paperwork. They will also have
an opportunity to sign their
child up for a kindergarten
screening.
To be eligible for kindergarten, a child must be five years
old on or before Dec. 1, 2013.
A child who turns six years
old any time during the school
year must attend school at the
start of September the following year.
It is important that all district
kindergarten entrants for the
Sept. 2013 school year register at this time. If you have any
questions about registration,
please call Nancy Edwards or
Jill Brazee at 561-7701.
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Saturday, March 9
8-Midnight
Enjoy the music of
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Menu available
until 11 PM!
Ladies’ Hour from 8-9 PM
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Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day
At Senior Center March 15
HARPURSVILLE - Come
celebrate with the traditional
sounds of Irish music performed by Rob Siegers and
company on Friday, March 15
at the Eastern Broome Senior
Center, Harupusville. Enjoy
lively banjo music as well as
the hammer dulcimer from
12:30-1:30 p.m.
A nice hot lunch will be
served around noon with your
Bassett Offers “The Butt Stops Here”
Sidney Library Offers
Ukrainian Eggs Workshop
SIDNEY - Want to learn
Pysanky? This 5,000 year old
traditional art form is a wax
resistant process on actual
eggshells. Mia Sohn, awardwinning artist from Rochester,
will show you how to create
beautiful designs right here at
the Sidney Memorial Public
Library.
Mia, who has been working in this art form for more
than 30 years, will conduct her
class from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on
Saturday, March 16. All materials will be furnished for a
mere $20 fee. Be sure to register for this much requested
workshop before March 13 to
reserve your spot.
Sign up in person at the
library, where you can see
samples of Pysanky, or call
563-1200.
Seminar On Option to Meet
Senior Health Insurance Costs
HARPURSVILLE - “Financial Help with Senior
Health Insurance Costs” is the
topic Monday, March 11 at 11
a.m. at Eastern Broome Senior
Center, Harpursville.
This seminar is being offered by Action for Older Persons to inform seniors about
the financial options available
to them. Health insurance
costs can be an overwhelming
issue, so we hope you will take
this opportunity to gather information from Cathy Tulloch
and have your questions answered. If you would like to
stay for lunch, please reserve
by noon on Friday, March 8.
Afterwards, we will be enjoying our March birthday
celebration with pianist Lida
Bassler performing your favorites and a delicious homemade
birthday cake for all to enjoy.
All March birthday folks present will receive a card and gift
lunch coupon. Hope you will
join us. Telephone, 693-2069.
Stop Motion Animation
At the Library Is March 15
SIDNEY – The Sidney Library will be having a Stop
Motion Animation workshop
in the Public Computer Room
on Friday, March 15 from 13:30 p.m. for teens and tweens.
Create your own animation using the Smoovie app available
on the library’s iPads.
Make your movie as simple
or as complicated as you want
using materials from home, or
any of the many materials provided. Sample videos can be
seen on our Facebook page.
Happy Time
Seniors Meet
Wed., March 13
WELLS BRIDGE – The
Wells Bridge Happy Time
Seniors will meet at noon
on Wednesday, March 13 at
the Wells Bridge Fire House
room.
Area seniors are invited to
come and enjoy good fellowship and Irish music.
Those attending are asked
to bring a dish to share and
their own table service. Coffee
and tea will be provided.
Fire Department
Easter Ham Raffle
Is Fri., March 22
UNADILLA – The annual
Easter Ham Raffle by the Unadilla Fire Department will be
held Friday, March 22 at the
Unadilla Fire Station, 77 Clifton St., Unadilla. The event
starts at 7 p.m. with ham raffles and door prizes. See any
fire department member for
tickets or call 369-9150 if unable to attend.
COOPERSTOWN - The
Butt Stops Here is a sevenweek program for anyone
wishing to quit smoking.
Begining Monday, March
11, from 5 to 6 p.m. the Butt
Stops Here classes will be held
at Bassett Medical Center in
Cooperstown and at FoxCare
choice of a beer battered fish
or boiled ham dinner. Our delicious burger bar – with an
option of a fish patty sandwich, will still be offered at
11:30 a.m.
Enjoy some green goodies
and snacks at 10:30 a.m., and
then try your luck at winning
a door prize after lunch. Call
693-2069.
Come and try your hand at
Sop Motion Animation during
the National Teen Tech Week.
Space is limited so sign up
today.
School Board
Meets March 11
HARPURSVILLE – The
Harpursville Central School
will hold a Board of Education
meeting on Monday, March
11 at 7 p.m. in the high school
library.
The city of Chicago dyes
their river green for
St. Patrick’s Day.
Suzi’s Bake Shop & Café
THURS., MARCH 14
MUSIC IN OUR SCHOOL’S MONTH CONCERT will be
held by the Franklin Central School Thursday, March 12
at 7 p.m. Groups performing will be; Senior chorus, 4th
grade chorus, 5th and 6th grade chorus, all under the
direction of Dorothy Frye-Hunt and Elementary band,
directed by Carol Barker. Each group will be performing
a variety of music for your listening enjoyment. Please
come out and join us!
CELEBRATE
ST. PADDY’S
DAY EARLY
Colesville Ambulance Service
To Celebrate Maple Weekend
HARPRUSVILLE - Come
celebrate Maple Weekend at
the Colesville Volunteer Ambulance Service building on 28
King Road, behind the Quickway, in Harpursville on March
16. A Maple Buffet Breakfast
will be held from 8 a.m.-12
p.m. The menu consists of
pancakes, sausage, eggs, bacon and hash brown potatoes
with real maple syrup donated
by Bush’s Syrup House.
A Basket Raffle with baskets donated by Hendrickson’s
NAPA, Kacey Huston’s Mary
Kay products, 88-BC and other surprises will also be held at
this time and you do not have
to be there to win.
Bush’s Syrup House will
have products available for
sale at the breakfast. After
breakfast, travel up Route 7 to
visit the Bush’s Syrup House
“Hats” Is Topic
Of Historian’s
Program Mar. 11
HARPURSVILLE - The
Town of Colesville Historian’s Advisory Committee meeting will be held on
Monday, March 11 at 7 p.m.
at the Colesville Town Hall
in Harpursville. The program
will be “Hats” by Alice Ruby,
Town of Chenango Historian.
If you have an unusual or interesting hat please bring it.
Everyone interested in history
is welcome.
Unatego Student/Staff
15TH ANNUAL
VARIETY
SHOW!
FRI., MARCH 8
SAT., MARCH 9
Doors Open 6 p.m.
Show 7 P.M.
singing, dancing,
instrumentals,
comedy and more!
Unatego Middle/Senior
High School Auditorium
$
Center in Oneonta on Monday
nights. Registration is limited,
so call 547-3028 for more information and to register.
500 per person
Children 10 & Under FREE
Advance Tickets Available at
High School Office or at the Door
Open House from 10 a.m.-4
p.m. on Bates Road. Enjoy all
the activities: face painting,
petting zoo and games for the
children as well as learning
about the sugaring process.
Learn About
Help Available
For Low Vision
HARPURSVILLE - Annie
van der Wal, from the Association for Vision Rehabilitation,
will present a mini documentary, “What Vision Rehabilitation can Offer People with
Low Vision” on Wednesday,
March 13 at 12:30 at Eastern
Broome Senior Center. Join
us to learn the new developments and advances with vision challenges.
Corned Beef &
Cabbage
SERVING 4-7 PM
PLEASE NOTE - THIS WILL BE OUR
LAST THURSDAY NIGHT DINNER
UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE
Call for other specials
- Reservations Suggested -
Daily Specials Include Homemade
SOUPS, SALADS, CHILI & MORE
Open Daily at 6 a.m.
563-9050 • 3 Main St., Sidney
(Corner of Main & Bridge, by the light)
Corned Beef & Cabbage
D I N N E R
13th Thursday,
March 14
ANNUAL
5:00 pm ‘til gone
with potatoes, carrots,
homemade Irish soda bread,
and cake for dessert
$
1000
PER PERSON
TAKE-OUTS
AVAILABLE
in eco-friendly
containers
Bainbridge Museum
(South Main Street)
Benefit Bainbridge Historical Society
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OBITUARIES
Gertrude “Trudy” Ayres
MASONVILLE - Gertrude
M. Ayres, 68, of Masonville,
passed away Feb. 26, 2013 at
Albany Medical Center from
complications from heart
surgery.
She was born Dec. 16, 1944
in Manhattan, the youngest of
11 siblings. She was predeceased by both parents, Margaret and Edward Flood.
Trudy is survived by her
loving husband of 48 years,
Alvin Ayres; three children
and four grandchildren. She
retired from Mead and will be
deeply missed by family and
friends.
Friends were invited to call
on Saturday, March 2 at C.H.
Landers Funeral Chapel, 21
Main St., Sidney. Private burial will be held in Long Island
at a later date.
Condolences may be sent
to the family online at www.
landersfh.com. Arrangements
are under the direction of
C.H. Landers Funeral Chapel,
Sidney.
Allen P. Dorak
BAINBRIDGE - Allen P.
Dorak, 41, of Bainbridge,
passed away unexpectedly on
Friday, March 1, 2013.
He was born Aug. 14, 1971
in Jersey City, N.J., son of
William Dorak.
Allen
graduated
from
Bainbridge-Guilford Central
School in 1990 and received
his Bachelors Degree in business management through
California Coast University.
Allen worked in retail security
and loss prevention for several
years. In 2009, he began teaching security guard training
classes for New York State,
which he truly enjoyed.
Allen was a loving husband and father who adored
his two children, Mary and
Nicholas. They were the light
of his life. He also enjoying
hunting, snowmobiling and
four-wheeling and recently
got a motorcycle that he loved
to ride. Allen was known for
his passionate personality: he
put his whole self into every
single thing he did. He had a
tremendous heart and was always willing to help someone
in need. He will be greatly
missed by all who knew and
loved him.
Allen is survived by his
wife, JoEllen; and his children, Mary and Nicholas, of
Bainbridge; his father, William
Dorak of Bainbridge; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Sheila and Carsten Smith of Bainbridge and Tracy and James
Taylor and their son, James of
Alvord, Texas; father-in-law,
Robert Pochily of Chenango
Forks; mother-in-law, Margaret and Van Laskaris of Binghamton; two sisters-in-law,
Sharon and Marcus Dattoria
of Binghamton and Kelly and
Dave Zurenda of Egg Harbor
City, N.J.; grandparents-inlaw, Bernard and Lillian Pochily of Johnson City; special
friends, Rob Carlin, Ed White
and Dave Deforest; and a
niece and several nephews, as
well as many friends.
Allen was predeceased by
his mother, Ellen Dorak; his
grandfather, John Dorak; his
grandmother-in-law,
Mary
Morlando; and niece, Lily
Ava.
Friends are invited to call
from 2-4 p.m. on Wednesday,
March 6 at C.H. Landers Funeral Chapel, 21 Main St.,
Sidney. Funeral services will
begin at 4 p.m. at the funeral
chapel.
In lieu of flowers, memorial
contributions may be made to
the Dorak Children’s Scholarship, c/o Debbie Elwood,
NBT Bank, 52 S. Broad St.,
P.O. Box 351, Norwich, NY
13815.
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Memories and expressions
of sympathy may be shared
with the family online at
www.landersfh.com. Arrangements are under the direction
of C.H. Landers Funeral Chapel, Sidney.
David Neal Hamilton
HARPURSVILLE - David Neal Hamilton, 87, of
Harpursville, died unexpectedly on Saturday, March 2,
2013 at Lourdes Hospital.
He was predeceased by his
parents, Roger J. and Agnes
M. Hamilton; his daughters,
Paula Nancy and Janice Rose;
brothers, Roger J. Jr., Robert J.
and George R. Hamilton.
He is survived by his wife
of 69 years, Pauline (Harris)
Hamilton; sons, David Thomas and Marie and Gene Neal
and Wanda Hamilton; sisters,
Driscilla DeCotes and Rose
McClure; and brother, Richard
Hamilton; 12 grandchildren,
18 great-grandchildren, several nieces and nephews.
He was a carpenter for over
60 years and was a member of
Carpenters Union #281.
A funeral service will be
held on Wednesday, March 6
at 11 a.m. at the Wm. R. Chase
& Son Funeral Home, 737
Chenango Street, Port Dickinson. The family will receive
friends from 10 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home until
the time of service. Burial will
follow in Chenango Valley
Cemetery.
Mary W. Hinman
WINDSOR - Mary W. Hinman, 86, of Windsor, passed
away on Thursday, Feb. 14,
2013 at Bassett Healthcare
in Cooperstown, following a
long illness.
Mary was born in Walton
on June 10, 1926 the daughter
of the late Reeves and Wanda
(Allen) Wood.
She was a machine operator
at Scintilla in Sidney for many
years. Mary was first married
to Frederick Ehrhard who predeceased her in 1973; she then
married William Hinman who
also predeceased her.
Mary was very active with
the Ouaquaga United Methodist Church. She served
many church dinners over the
years. She was also a volunteer at Harpursville Meals on
Wheels.
Mary is survived by her sister and brother-in-law, Anna
and William Sulger and Stacia Wood, all of Walton; and
several nieces, nephews and
cousins.
Mary was predeceased by
two brothers, Louis and Robert Wood.
A graveside service will be
held in the Walton Cemetery
in the spring. Arrangements
are under the direction of the
Courtney Funeral Home, 25
Townsend St., Walton.
Condolences to the family
may be made online by visiting www.courtneyfh.com.
Rose M. Irneli
JOHNSON CITY - Rose
M. Myers Irneli went to rest in
our Lord on Feb. 28, 2013.
Rose was predeceased by
her parents, Louis R. and
Carmela Morano; her husbands, Raymond J. Myers of
Sidney and Dominic Irneli of
Endwell; and her sisters, Theresa and Phyllis.
She is survived by her sister,
Sue Pia of Stamford, Conn.;
several nieces; and her close
friends, Kate Fitzgerald, Edward and Doris Drozdek; and
her adopted family at Susquehanna Nursing Home.
Rose was born Aug. 1, 1920
and worked for Bendix Electronics in Sidney, from which
she retired in 1981. Rose was
a member of the Secular Franciscan Order and the Altar Society and Adoration Society of
the Church of the Holy Family
in Endwell. Rose was a gifted
dancer, had a kind word for everyone she met, lived life with
a twinkle in her eye, and most
of all, trusted in our Lord.
A Mass of Christian burial
as celebrated on Saturday,
March 2 at the Church of the
Holy Family, 3600 Phyllis
St., Endwell. Burial will take
place in the spring in Prospect
Hill Cemetery, Sidney.
Condolences may be expressed online at www.landersfh.com. Arrangements are
under the direction of C.H.
Landers Funeral Chapel,
Sidney.
she attended night school and
summer school to earn her
Bachelor and Master Degrees
from William Paterson Univ.
She began her teaching career
in Wantage Township, N.J.,
and also taught in Port Jervis.
An avid gardener, genealogist
and writer, Lois Moses was a
member of the First Families
and the Pioneer Families of
Gurensey County, Ohio. She
had a very active retirement
and attended 86 Road Scholar
programs (Elderhostel). In addition, she served as a hospice
volunteer in Chillicothe, Ohio,
for 15 years. At the time of her
death, she was active with the
Office of International Student
and Scholar Services at Binghamton University. Lois Moses was a national board member of the United Methodist
Women and was a member
of Eastern Star while a member of the United Methodist
Church of Branchville, N.J.
In lieu of flowers, memorial
contributions may be made to
Kirkridge Retreat Center in
Bangor, PA 18013-6028 or a
local hospice.
Arthur H. Oliver
Richard “Red” Ketchum
SIDNEY CENTER – Richard “Red” Ketchum passed
away on Feb. 13 of heart
failure in the comfort of his
home.
Richard was born Nov. 23,
1930 in Afton. Richard loved
farming and deer hunting until he was unable to do either.
He retired from farming threefour years ago. He lived in his
trailer outside of Sidney Center, until his death.
Richard is survived by two
daughters, Fay Wallace, N.C.
and her three children and five
grandchildren; and Lisa Hunt
and her two children and one
great-grandchild; step-daughter, Barb Conklin, Va. and her
two children; step-son, Richard (Dicky) Morris, Fla., and
one child; four sisters, Marcella Noble, Kathleen Hicks and
Dorothy Crawford, all of NY
and Martha Clark, Fla.; two
brothers, Cliff Ketchum, NY
and Glen Ketchum, Texas; and
several nieces and nephews.
Richard is preceded in death
by his wife of 26 years, Dorothy; daughter, Kathy Finch;
and four brothers, Don, Leon
and David Ketchum; and a sister, Marjorie Aldridge.
Anyone wishing to do
so may make a donation
to the Sidney Center Fire
Department.
Lois Peters Moses
BINGHAMTON - Retired
educator Lois Peters Moses
died Feb. 25, 2013, in Vestal.
She was 86.
Daughter of the late Grover
and Mary Peters, she was born
in Trail Run, Ohio, on May 9,
1926.
She is survived by her loving husband of 34 years, Willis
Moses; and her five children,
Troy Ramage of Masonville,
Trudy Chara of Sykesville,
Md., Tresa Jones of Groton,
Mass., Trilla Ramage of Hampton, Va., and Twila O’Connell
of Frenchtown, N.J.; as well
as five grandchildren and six
great-grandchildren.
Lois Moses was a reading
specialist, outdoor education and elementary school
teacher for 16 years in the
South Brunswick, N.J. In addition to rearing five children,
NINEVEH - Arthur H. Oliver, 77, of Nineveh, died Tuesday, Feb. 26 at Binghamton
General Hospital.
He is survived by his wife,
Mary Ann Oliver; two children, Jeffrey and Therese Oliver, Windsor and Jennifer and
Mark Smith, Greene; seven
grandchildren, John, Jamie,
Trinity, Nathan, Joseph, Samantha and Erica; sisters and
brother-in-law, Joyce and
Hugh Kearney, Bainbridge,
Nancy Tuzes, Va. and Judy
Burrows, Mont.; sisters-inlaw, Ethel Oliver, Nineveh
and Mary Oliver, Salamanca;
and also several nieces and
nephews.
He was a retired employee
of the Town of Colesville
Highway Dept. Art was a
thoughtful man who enjoyed
his life in the country. He took
particular pleasure in watching
wildlife and experiencing the
natural world around him. His
friends will remember him for
his sense of humor and willingness to help those in need.
We’re pretty sure that Art and
Roger will be having a grand
reunion when he completes
his journey home.
Memorial services were
held at the Harpursville United
Methodist Church, 3500 NY
Rte. 79, on Saturday, March 2.
Rev. Barbara Green officiated.
Burial will be in Riverview
Cemetery, Harpursville.
Memorial
contributions
may be made to Harpursville
United Methodist Church,
POB 23, Harpursville, NY
13787 or Colesville Volunteer
Ambulance Service (CVAS),
POB 62 Harpursville, NY
13787.
On-line condolences may
be made at www.omaddenfh.
com.
Larry married Pamela Sousa.
Considered a wonderful husband, father, and grandfather, he enjoyed being with
his family and providing for
them. From his early years
on the farm, he had owned
and cared for many different
animals, and he used that expertise to raise chickens and
sell the eggs, and raise walker
coonhound pups and sell them
to many avid hunters. He often
paid for Christmas presents
from the profits he made selling coon hides, and he always
encouraged his children to put
their money into savings every chance they got. One of
his joys was to train horses for
riding and driving, and give
people rides in his Amishmade buggy. Larry had a great
sense of humor. He enjoyed
telling jokes, playing cards
and doing puzzles with the
grandchildren, and watching
both basketball and football
games. He was a very hard
worker, straight-forward and
honest. His vacations were
spent with his family, often at
Black Lake where he would
relax, or go fishing or go touring through the Amish country
where he met and made many
Amish friends.
Larry is survived by his
wife, Pamela; by his children
and their spouses, Mary Rifanburg, Mark and Barb Rifanburg, and Stacey Rifanburg,
all of Norwich, and David and
Diane Rifanburg of Edmeston.
Also surviving are his grandchildren, Brittney Green,
Chandler and Dustin Rifanburg, and Hailey and Hayden
Rifanburg; and his brothers,
Les Rifanburg of Sidney and
Linn Rifanburg and companion Kristine Pierce of Oxford.
Larry was predeceased by
his parents and his brother,
Donald.
A celebration of Larry’s life
was held March 4 from the
Broad Street United Methodist
Church, with the Rev. Nancy
Hale officiating.
Contributions in Larry’s
memory may be sent to the
Norwich Emergency Squad,
31 East Main St., Norwich,
NY 13815; to the Parkinson
Support Group of Syracuse,
4224 Trotwood Lane, Clay,
NY 13041; or to the Smyrna
Emergency Squad, Smyrna,
NY 13464.
Arrangements are by the
R.J. Fahy Funeral Home.
Larry Rifanburg
Veronica Schalk
NORWICH – Larry W. Rifanburg, 66, life-long Norwich
resident, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, Feb. 24,
2013.
One of the four sons of
George and H. Catherine
Shipton Rifanburg, Larry was
born in Norwich in April of
1946. He attended Norwich
High School, graduating with
the class of 1964. On Jan. 18,
1965, Larry enlisted in the U.S.
Army and served his country
in Germany for the next three
years. Returning home with
his honorable discharge, he
began his lengthy employment
with NYSEG, from which he
retired as a chief lineman after 35 years. On July 5, 1969,
MASONVILLE - Veronica
Schalk, 70, of Masonville,
passed away peacefully Friday, March 1, 2013 at her
home with her family.
She was born June 30, 1942,
daughter of Henry and Verna
Reiman.
Veronica is survived by her
husband, Joseph Schalk, Masonville; mother, Verna Reiman, Sidney; five daughters
and son-in-laws, Deborah and
Joseph Pasquale, Windsor, Veronica and Ralph Peck, Jr. Masonville, Theresa Schalk, Sidney Center, Cathy and Richard
Shanahan, Brookhaven, Pa.
and Tina Campbell, Masonville; son and daughter-in-law,
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OBITUARIES
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Daniel and Donna Schalk,
Greene; 19 grandchildren and
one great-granddaughter.
She was predeceased by her
father, Henry Reiman; brother,
Robert Reiman; and son, Joseph Schalk.
A mass of Christian burial will be held Wednesday,
March 6, at 11 a.m. at Sacred
Heart Church, 15 Liberty St.,
Sidney. Msgr. James Cox will
officiate.
Burial will be in Masonville
Cemetery at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, memorial
contributions may be made to
Sacred Heart Parish, 15 Liberty St., Sidney.
Condolences and memories
may be shared online at www.
landersfh.com. Arrangements
are under the direction of C.H.
Landers Funeral Chapel, 21
Main St., Sidney.
Donald G. Shaver
UNADILLA - Donald G.
Shaver, 89, of Oxford, formerly of Unadilla, passed away
Saturday, March 2, 2013 at
the New York State Veterans
Home in Oxford.
He was born Sept. 30, 1923
in Newark Valley the son of
Leon and Bessie (Hutchinson)
Shaver. He married the former
Regina Barnes on May 10,
1947 in Unadilla who survives
him.
Don has been a resident of
Unadilla since 1946 prior to
his moving to the Veterans
Home in Oxford where his
wife Regina now resides. He
was a Staff Sgt. in the U.S.
Army during World War II,
serving in the 11th Air Borne
Division where he received
the Bronze Star. Don attended Newark Valley Schools
in his youth and is a member
of the former Unadilla Baptist Church, now the Unatego Community Church. He
worked for the Unadilla Silo
Company in his earlier years
and then was head custodian
at Unadilla School and later
Unatego Central Schools prior
to his retirement.
Don is survived by his wife,
Regina of Oxford; a brother
and his wife, Raymond and
Joan Shaver of Newark Valley; and several nieces and
nephews.
He was predeceased by his
brother, Kenneth Shaver.
A funeral service will be
held Saturday, March 9, at 2
p.m. at the Westcott Funeral
Home Inc., 123 Main St., Unadilla with Pastor Brian Cutting officiating. Friends may
call at the funeral home from
1-2 p.m. prior to the service.
In lieu of flowers, it is requested that contributions be
made to the New York State
Veterans Home, 4207 State
Highway 220, Oxford, N.Y.
13830 in Don’s memory.
Burial will be in the spring
at Evergreen Hill Cemetery,
Unadilla.
Funeral arrangements are
by the Westcott Funeral Home
Inc. of Unadilla.
Sally A. Titus
UNADILLA - Sally A. Titus, 78, of Unadilla, passed
away Sunday, March 3 at
home.
She was born July 16, 1934
in Sidney the daughter of DeForest and Frances (Knoetgen)
Van Gorder.
Sally worked over 30 years
for Unadilla National Bank,
Marine Midland and Key
Bank of Unadilla. She and
her late husband, George were
co-owners of Titus Mobil in
Unadilla for many years. She
was a member of the Unadilla
Chamber of Commerce, and
was honored as Lady of the
Year in Sidney at one time. She
was responsible for collecting
for the Unadilla Community
Chest with Jean Slocum for
many years. Sally belonged
to the Thursday Bowling
League in Bainbridge and the
Golf League at Sundown in
Guilford.
She is survived by two
daughters and their spouses,
Patricia and Tim Grow of Sidney and Sonia and Wayne Hall
of Bainbridge; two grandchildren, Cortney and Nate Beckwith of Sidney and Tim and
Jessica Grow of Mt. Upton;
seven
great-grandchildren,
Allie, Timmy, Matthew and
Brooke Grow, Dakota and
Michaella Cotton and Kylee
Beckwith; one brother, William and Cathy Van Gorder
of Unadilla; a special niece,
Melinda and Bill Barse of Sidney; a special nephew, Jimmy
Leonard of Brunswick, Ga.;
several other nieces, nephews
and cousins; longtime friend
and companion, Glenn Geertgens and his family of Unadilla; Roy and Chris Geertgens
of Franklin, Ford and Ann
Walley of Sanford, Donna and
Wayne Gardape of Ariz., and
Clint and Cathy Geertgens of
Colo. and their families.
She was predeceased by
her late husband, George Titus; two sisters, Dorothy Schunk and Janice Leonard; one
brother, Michael Van Gorder;
and her parents, DeForest
(Shorty) and Frances (Picky)
Van Gorder; also several aunts,
uncles and cousins.
A service to celebrate the
life of Sally Titus will be held
at 12 p.m. on Friday, March
8 at Westcott Funeral Home
Inc., 123 Main St., Unadilla.
Rev. Peter Zuk will officiate.
Calling hours will be 11 a.m.
-12 p.m. on Friday prior to the
service.
The family requests donations be made to Sidney-Delaware Valley Humane Society.
Funeral arrangements are
by the Westcott Funeral Home
Inc. of Unadilla.
Elizabeth E. Tremper
MASONVILLE - Elizabeth
E. Tremper, 81, of Masonville,
passed away Saturday, March
2, 2013 at Binghamton General Hospital.
She was born May 10, 1931,
daughter of the late Kenneth
and Roslyn (Wilsey) Tice in
Jordanville.
Betty married Frank P. Tremper on July 29, 1958 in Great
Bend, Pa. He predeceased her
on March 16, 1985.
Betty worked as a drill press
operator for Keith Clark in
Sidney before retiring after 16
years of service. Betty loved
doing her crafts, cross stitch
and crocheting.
She is survived by her devoted daughter, Patricia R.
Stafford, Sidney Center; sister
and brother-in-law, Rose Marie and Gerald Wyckoff, Mt.
Vision; grandchildren, Brad
Stafford, Sidney Center, Amy
Stafford, Sidney Center, Kristie Merwin and her husband
Mike, Walton and Chad Stafford, Sidney Center; seven
great-grandchildren, Chelsee
and Caleb Stafford, Holden
and Austin Smith, Nathan,
Austin and Kylee Merwin; as
well as nieces, nephews and
cousins.
Betty was also predeceased
by her son, Frank P. Tremper,
Jr.; and son-in-law, Michael
Stafford.
Friends may call Thursday, March 7 from 6-8 p.m. at
C.H. Landers Funeral Chapel,
21 Main St., Sidney. Funeral
services will be held Friday,
March 8, at 11 a.m. in the funeral chapel.
Burial will be in Prospect
Hill Cemetery in Sidney.
In lieu of flowers, memorial
contributions may be made
to the Masonville Emergency
Squad, PO Box 362, Masonville, NY 13804.
Condolences and memories
may be shared online at www.
landersfh.com. Arrangements
are under the direction of
C.H. Landers Funeral Chapel,
Sidney.
Sidney Elementary Students Recognized
For Outstanding Character Achievements
SIDNEY - Sidney Elementary School recognized many
students on Friday, Feb. 1 for
outstanding character achievement. Students were recognized over the morning announcements and came to the
office to receive their award.
Lunchtime
Superstars
are students with outstanding
behavior and good manners
in the cafeteria during their
lunch time. They are awarded
a certificate and a free trip to
the sundae bar. The Lunch
Time Superstars for January
include: Eric Spinu, Lucianna
Arenas, Corbin Cash, Caidyn
Lambrecht, Lucy Alldredge,
Ashlie DeCutler, Kelcie Cowan, J’Dore Cruz, Devin Houck,
Holly Bookhout, Daniel Morris, Julia Robinson, Ilias Wilson, Davis Miller, Corey Lindsay, SaraBeth Clupper, Anna
Dewey, Hannah Brigham,
Christopher Prentice, Tiana
Savino and Aidan Ryan.
Stars of the Month are se-
Bryon Hulsizer
Reenlists In
National Guard
Leland Miller
SIDNEY - Leland Miller
beloved father, grandfather
and great-grandfather, passed
peacefully from this life to
be with the Lord on Monday
March 4, 2013.
He is predeceased by his
wife, Anna J. Miller; and sister, Frances Ditmore.
He is survived by daughter, Mary Lou Bonnell (Jack);
granddaughter, Meghan Rice
(Jason); grandson, Zachary
Shoemaker; and great-grandsons, Cameron and Tyler Rice;
sister, Mabel Cady; and nieces
and cousins.
He was a member of the
Assembly of God Church
and resided in Newark with
his daughter and her family.
Leland served in the USMC
for three years and worked at
Bendix Corp. retiring in 1983.
He loved woodworking and
Lee Miller’s Woodworks became a second career along
with his lifelong passion for
gardening. He will be missed
by family and friends.
Friends may call Friday,
March 8 from 1-2 p.m. at
C.H. Landers Funeral Chapel,
21 Main St., Sidney. Funeral
services will follow at 2 p.m.
Committal services will be in
Oneonta Plains Cemetery.
Condolences and memories
may be shared online at www.
landersfh.com. Arrangements
are under the direction of
C.H. Landers Funeral Chapel,
Sidney.
William F. Peck, Sr.
BAINBRIDGE - William F.
Peck, Sr., 76, of Bainbridge,
passed away Sunday, March
3, 2013 at Chenango Memorial Hospital in Norwich.
He was born Aug. 6, 1936,
son of the late Harold and Ella
(Rice) Peck in Bainbridge.
Bill worked for TEPCO in
Bainbridge for many years. He
loved the New York Yankees
and NASCAR, Bill was fun
loving and stubborn, he will
be missed by many.
He is survived by his daugh-
LATHAM - Major General
Patrick A. Murphy, the Adjutant General, announces the
recent reenlistment of Staff
Sergeant Bryon Hulsizer from
Unadilla to the New York Army
National Guard in recognition
of his continuing commitment
to serve community, state and
nation as part of the Army
National Guard. Hulsizer has
reenlisted to continue service
with the Company D, 2-108th
Infantry.
lected based on outstanding
academic achievement or improvement and for displaying
the five character pillars: responsibility, respect, trustworthiness, fairness and caring.
Students receive a certificate
for showing exemplary character. The Stars of the Month
for January are: Chloie Taylor,
Jaden Prentice, Jacob Maniscalco, Sanora Ostrander,
Travis Weeden, Neveah Hutter, Carson Strauss, Alyssa
Marcellus, Airiana Anderson,
Kelcie Cowan, Rayne Torres,
Hannah Blackman, Logan
Nordberg, Helen Howard,
Madison Glines, Elaina Neubert, Holly Bookhout, Sawyer Knapp, Lucas DeMott,
Evan Glines, Shawn Bennett,
Page Barton, Julia Robinson,
Elizabeth Ford, Ryan Schalk,
Ian Grays, Marannda Barnes,
Emma Alldredge, Hannah
Hasselbarth, Zoey Barnes,
Clifford Artis,
Cameron
Sawdy, Faith Wheeler, Kathryn Vaughan, Jonathon MacNamara, Damien Hit, Hannah
Brigman, Payton Rosen, Daniel Charles and Kori Scott.
Outstanding Bus Riders
of the Month are students who
are recognized for displaying
good character while riding
the bus, following the rules,
and listening to adults Bus
Riders are chosen by the drivers and receive a certificate
for their outstanding behavior. Outstanding Bus Riders
for January are: Corey Kittle,
Elizabeth Ford, Hayes Macy,
Damien Stacy and Lorelei
Kelly.
This year we are continuing
our Good Character Makes
“Cent’s” program. Students
who demonstrate positive behaviors are given a penny to
put into their classroom jar.
When a class reaches 100
pennies they are recognized
and given a certificate. The
following classes were recognized for earning 100 pennies
during the month of January:
Mrs. Slesinsky’s class, Mrs.
Perry’s class, Mrs. Hornung’s
class, Mr. Hoff’s class, Mrs.
Graham’s class, Mrs. Ruple’s
class and Mrs. Lyon’s class.
Mrs. Langstaff’s class and
Mrs. Woodyshek’s class were
recognized for earning 200
pennies.
We have expanded our
Good
Character
Makes
“Cents” project by giving parents and guardians the option
to have their children earn
pennies at home for positive
choices. Nicholas Hartwell,
Wilson Simmons and Travis
Weeden were recognized for
earning 100 pennies at home.
Lucianna Arenas was recognized for earning 200 pennies
at home. Chloie Taylor earned
400 pennies. Amber Reilly
earned 500 pennies at home
and Tyler McDonald earned
600 pennies at home in the
month of January. Way to go!
Shane Guokas
Completes Navy
Basic Training
HARPURSVILLE - Navy
Seaman Shane M. Guokas,
son of Tina M. Guokas of Port
Crane, and Michael J. Guokas,
of Afton, recently completed
U.S. Navy basic training at
Recruit Training Command,
Great Lakes, Ill.
During the eight-week program, Guokas completed a
variety of training which included classroom study and
practical instruction on naval
customs, first aid, firefighting,
water safety and survival, and
shipboard and aircraft safety.
An emphasis was also placed
on physical fitness.
Guokas is a 2007 graduate
of Harpursville High School.
ter, Wendy Peck and Chad
Shields, Oxford; son, William H. Peck, Clinton; several
grandchildren and a couple
great-grandchildren.
He was predeceased by his
son, William Peck, Jr.; and
best friend, his dog, Corky.
Friends may call Monday,
March 11 from 12 to 2 p.m. at
C.H. Landers Funeral Chapel,
21 Main St., Sidney. Funeral
services will follow at 2 p.m.
Burial will be in Greenlawn
Cemetery in Bainbridge.
Condolences and memories
may be shared online at www.
landersfh.com. Arrangements
by C.H. Landers Funeral Chapel, 21 Main St., Sidney.
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TRI-TOWN AREA
BOWLING RESULTS
20th Century Lanes
City League
Moose Lodge
52 20
20th Century Lanes 46 26
Justice Construct
34 38
BK Coffee
30 42
Butler Auto Sales
28 44
Ermetti’s Lounge
26 46
High Game: A. Wheeler,
223. High Series: A. Wheeler,
664.
Honor Games: D. Keesler,
209; T. Beers, 204, 202; B.
MaccPherson, 200; J. Cole,
201, 211; K. Macumber, 214,
200; J. Greene, 218; B. Fisher,
210; A. Wheeler, 223, 218,
223; J. Mazzarella, 200, 222,
211; J. Coons, 202; B. Ruling,
214, 205.
Honor Series: K. Macumber,
608; A. Wheeler, 664; J. Mazzarella, 633.
Mon. Morn. Coffee
Four on Floor
133 59
Rosebuds
116 76
Country Girl
101 91
Silver Belles
94 98
DFL
93 99
Yoyos
87 105
The Foxes
84 108
Ladybugs
60 132
High Game: G. Lindroth,
202. High Series: R. Tietjen,
524.
Honor Games: G. Lindroth,
202, 171; A. Berg, 185, 178;
D. Fisher, 162; R. Tietjen, 167,
179, 178; C. Leizear, 158; P.
Stilson, 178, 162, 167; A. Truman, 155; S. Cutting, 153; S.
Straka, 169, 169; J. Roof, 158,
161; S. Harris, 157; R. Mazzarella, 155; R. Fisher, 168, 158,
184; J. Basile, 157; P. Greene,
156; M. Martinez, 156; J. Davis, 179, 172, 164; S. Beames,
152; B. Geertgens, 170; W.
Bookhout, 180.
Honor Series: R. Tietjen,
524; P. Stilson, 507; G. Lindroth, 512; A. Berg, 476; S.
Straka, 478; R. Fisher, 510; J.
Davis, 515.
Independent League
M&B
75 37
Havin Fun
74.5 37.5
Date Nite
66 46
CDs
63.5 48.5
Whales & Grump 56.5 55.5
Darn Ten Pin
51.5 60.5
We’re a 10
48.5 63.5
Him & I
48 64
Mr T & I
46.5 65.5
Movin Up
30 82
Scratch Game: L. Page, 246;
B. Shelton, 268. Scratch Series:
L. Page, 623; B. Shelton, 672.
Hdcp Game: L. Page, 285; B.
Tallmadge, 278. Hdcp Series:
L. Page, 740; B. Tallmadge,
722.
Honor Games: B. Shelton,
268, 205; T. Harmon, 247, 206;
L. Page, 246; D. Smith, 246,
218; B. Tallmadge, 245, 210;
D. Whaley, 244; T. King, 226,
211; A. Rowe, 224, 207; M.
Mott, 201; S. Smith, 200.
Honor Series: B. Shelton,
672; D. Smith, 638; T. Harmon, 638; A. Rowe, 629; B.
Tallmadge, 623; L. Page, 623.
Galaxy Bowl
Wed. Nite Earlybirds
Peanut Gallery
112 80
Upturn Industries 111 81
J&M Trophies
105 87
SFCU
86 106
Trash Mashers
84 108
Bruning Enterprise 78 114
High Game: M. Mott, 231cg.
High Series: M. Mott, 666.
Honor Games: B. Solomon,
188; S. Gifford, 199; M. Mott,
213, 222, 231cg; L. Boice, 183;
L. Mason, 185, 191.
Honor Series: L. Mason,
534; B. Solomon, 514; M.
Mott, 666; S. Gifford, 502.
Sun. Nite All Stars
Manamenot
68 20
Decker & Pemberton 56 32
Stevens & Erceg
48 40
Team V
47 41
Haynes (x2)
46 42
Bruning (X2)
41 47
Tallmadge (X2)
38 50
Wicks (X2)
34 54
Reiling& Burlison
32 56
Mott (X2)
30 58
High Game: M. Burlison,
289; K. Bruning, 197. High Series: G. Mott, 695; K. Bruning,
529.
Honor Games: C. Erceg, 211,
222; G. Mott, 236, 235, 224;
M. Burlison, 289; B. Bruning,
223, 246, 216.
Honor Series: K. Bruning, 529; C. Erceg, 627; G.
Mott, 695; M. Bu rlison, 651;
B. Bruning, 685; S. Seward,
231cg, 236.
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Jims Auto Repair
168
New Concept Mach
168
Galaxy Bowl
159.5
Mirabito
154.5
Henry’s Drive In
147.5
Butts Concrete
136
Dags Auto Parts
129
Tewksbury Const
129
244 Racing
124.5
High Game: D. Schultes,
286cg. High Series: M. Brewer,
708.
Honor Games: B. Walker,
253cg, 246; M. Aylesworth,
209, 203; R. Lowe, 230cg; D.
Lowe, 200; M. Brewer, 215,
246cg, 247cg; M. Anderson,
224; B. MacPherson, 202, 210;
J. Sloan, 210; M. Anderson,
224; B. MacPherson, 202, 210;
J. Sloan, 210; M. Mason, 208;
D. Smith, 277, 216; L..Warner,
203, 239; A. George, 214; T.
Harmon, 211, 219cg; G. Monroe, 222; B. Rowe, 222; R.
Johnson, 225, 224; M. McCaulley, 200; R. Teribury, 243cg,
236; C. Cawly, 256, 212, 213;
D. Whaley, 205, 245; A. Rowe,
212; P. Jones, 246, 203, 228; S.
Smith, 236, 236, 231; C. Null,
213, 204, 203; D. Smith, 207; J.
Martin, 217; C. Null, 213, 204,
203; D. Smith, 207; J. Martin,
217; Ga. Gifford, 220; Ge. Gifford, 224; D. Ireland, 279cg; K.
Macumber, 223, 241; B. Smith,
226cg, 213, 222.
Honor Series: S. Smith, 703;
B. Walker, 691; D. Smith, 690;
D. Ireland, 678; R. Teribury,
669; K. Macumber, 661; B.
Smith, 661; R. Johnson, 644;
L. Warner, 625; T. Harmon,
617; M. Aylesworth, 604; C.
Calwey, 681; P. Jones, 677; C.
Null, 620.
Thurs. Morn. Winter
Pin Pals
124 68
Gutter Dusters
122 70
Twisted Siblings
117 75
Pinseekers
110 82
Ups & Downs
108 84
Friends
86 106
Up & Coming
77 115
High Game: K. Macumber,
223. High Series: K. Macumber, 592.
Honor games: K. Macumber,
203, 166, 223; E. Powers, 157;
G. Macumber, 166, 174; G.
Lindroth, 190, 212; J. Adams,
181; A. Wilber, 158; C. Brundage, 161; S. Ostrander, 161; T.
Hager, 162; C. Pletl, 157; D.
Fritzsch, 159, 176; R. Tietjen,
158.
Honor Series; K. Macumber,
592; G. Macumber, 480; J. Adams, 474; G. Lindroth, 545; J.
Hager, 452; D. Fritzsch, 458.
EOWS
Wings & Beer
36 16
Double Trouble
36 16
WT
35 13
LaFamilia
29 11
Ole Buckhorn
27 25
Hit & Miss
26 26
Not the Bowlers
23 29
Rookies
13 35
Lickity Splits
13 31
His & Hers
12 20
High Game: V. Stafford, 214;
B. Rowe, 247. High Series: V.
Stafford, 563; C. Conway, 661.
Honor Games: Connie L.,
196; Lori M., 190; Meta R.
192; Lori C., 184, 181; Loren
A., 217; Mike M., 201; Mark
V., 201; B. Rowe, 224, 173,
247; B. Macpherson, 229, 219,
203; C. Conway, 193, 226, 242;
J. Cole, 204, 192, 213; V. Stafford, 181, 214, 168; L. Warner,
237, 227, 184.
Honor Series: B. Rowe, 644;
B. Macpherson, 651; C. Conway, 661; J. Cole, 609; V. Stafford, 563; L. Warner, 648.
Mon. Night Scratch
Neighbors Ins.
26 16
All Star Auto
26 16
Tabone Chiropractic 22 20
Butler Auto
22 20
Wagner Lumber
20 22
Galaxy Bowl
20 22
Dags Auto Parts
18 24
Prinz Excavating
14 28
Honor Games: J. Walker,
289; P. Jones, 258; G. Monroe,
257; E. Halaquist Jr., 255; S.
Cherniak, 247; C. Cawley, 245;
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The final sixteen minutes …
not so much.
The
Franklin
junior
guard scored 24 points after
intermission
and
finished
with 33 to help her team to its
first Section IV Class D girls’
basketball championship in a
51-37 victory over Tri-Valley
foe Morris Saturday at Oneonta
State’s Alumni Fieldhouse.
The Purple Devils (20-0) will
return to O-State on Saturday
for a NYS quarterfinal matchup
with Section Three champion
Oriskany at 3 p.m.
Morris scored the first
six points of the game and
held Beers to nine points in
grabbing an 18-17 advantage at
intermission.
Beers got it going in the
third quarter, scoring 12 points
- including the last seven points
of the period - to give the Purple
Devils a 31-23 lead heading into
the final eight minutes of play.
Beers, who had a game-high
12 rebounds (seven in the fourth
quarter), scored back-to-back
hoops in transition to start the
fourth quarter then capped it off
with an 8-for-10 showing from
the free throw line to hold off
Morris (15-5), who upset South
Kortright and Davenport to
reach the final.
Marissa Cawley added nine
points, five rebounds and three
blocked shots for Franklin, who
also beat Morris in a penalty
kick shootout for the Section IV
Class D girls’ soccer crown in
the fall.
SECTION IV CLASS D GIRLS’
BASKETBALL CHAMPIONSHIP
FRANKLIN 51, MORRIS 37
(March 2 at Oneonta State)
MORRIS (37)
Kelsea Webster 2 5-6 9, Haley Wist 4 2-4
10, Amanda Flint 4 0-0 8, Bridgette Colburn 0
0-0 0, Jenna Turner 1 0-0 3, Tessa Hitchcock
0 0-0 0, Alexis Forgit 1 0-2 3, Alexis Joy 0
0-0 0, McKenna Hungerford 1 2-2 4, Lexi
Bookhout 0 0-0 0.
Totals: 13 9-14 37.
FRANKLIN (51)
Jessica Downin 0 0-0 0, Marisa Cawley
4 1-2 9, Kristin Heidenreich 0 0-2 0, Alexis
Hurlburt 0 0-0 0, Mariah McNeilly 1 0-0 2,
Paige Fairchilds 1 0-0 2, Jordan Beers 10 1115 33, Haley Downin 1 0-0 2, Keri Schmidt
1 0-0 3, Mara Stalter 0 0-0 0, Lindsay Huyck
0 0-0 0.
Totals: 18 12-19 51.
Morris 10 8 5 14 - 37
Franklin 7 10 14 20 - 51
Three-point goals: Morris 2 (Turner,
Forgit), Franklin 3 (Beers 2, Schmidt).
JORDAN BEERS sets up for a three pointer in Franklin’s
victory over Morris in the Class D championship game.
Beers scored 33 in a 51-37 Purple Devil victory Saturday
at Oneonta State.
(Photo By Anna Ritchey)
Midstate Athletic Conference
Names Winter Scholar-Athletes
WELLS BRIDGE - The
Midstate Athletic Conference
has announced the top scholarathletes for each varsity sport
for the 2012-2013 winter sports
season. Each individual listed
was honored for having the
highest academic average in his
or her sport during the second
quarter marking period.
Afton
James Westfall – Boys’
Basketball; Tanya Hatton –
Girls’ Basketball; Nolan Eckert
– Boys’ Bowling; Rebekah
Prezorski – Girls’ Bowling;
Joseph DeVona - Winter Track;
Cassidy Phillips - Winter Track;
Mark Viviano – Wrestling
Bainbridge-Guilford
Austin Bauerle – Boys’
Basketball; Taylor Palmatier
– Girls’ Basketball; Skyler
McKee – Boys’ Bowling;
Maya Cliffe – Girls’ Bowling;
Connor Glassett - Winter Track;
Bethany Shaw - Winter Track;
Tim Parsons – Wrestling
Harpursville
Logan Dietzman – Boys’
Basketball; Savannah Murray
– Girls’ Basketball; Will Villano
– Winter Track; Ryan McMahon
– Wrestling
Sidney
Nicholas Meno – Boys’
Basketball; Rileigh Genung
– Girls’ Basketball; Jonathon
Gorshack – Boys’ Bowling;
Kathleen Lennon – Girls’
Bowling; Angel
Marquez
– Winter Track; Nicole Rainer
– Winter Track; Seth Arnold
– Wrestling
Unatego
Corbin Henry – Boys’
Basketball;
Kayla
Talbot
– Girls’ Basketball; Hunter
Howard – Wrestling
SR. BASKETBALL
LEAGUE
SFCU
5
7
Chambers O’Hara
6
5
Gronwall
10
1
The Olin Group
3
8
BRACO
4
7
Results: Gronwall 81/SFCU
58; Olin 72/Braco 68.
GMU Booster Club to Hold
PITCH RESULTS 3 on 3 Tournament March 9
Galaxy Bowl
Thurs. Pitch
Christal & Dawn
32
Dawn & Roni
30
Lee & Jason
29
Penny & Fred
29
Craig & Jim
29
Linda & Wendy
28
Cindy & Jay
27
Sharon & Rich
25
Dave & Sam
25
Mike & Marty
22
Ron & Mark
22
Cindy & Bill
22
Pat & Bob
22
Judy & David
22
Debbie & Randy
21
Susan & Kathy
21
Cindy & Jerry
21
Carolyn & Thorny 19
Colleen & Cindy
19
Joyce & Martha
15
16
18
19
19
19
20
21
23
23
26
26
26
26
26
27
27
27
29
29
33
D. O’Hara, 234; J. Harmon,
234; B. Walker, 233; J. Kissner,
231; R. Smith, 230; M. Brewer,
228; R. Johnson, 226; F. Prinz,
225; T. Umbra, 225; J. Mertz,
225; R. Davis, 221; G. Huston,
220.
Honor Series: G. Monroe,
709; J. Walker, 708; C. Cawley, 689; P. Jones, 679; M.
Brewer, 662; J. Harmon, 655; J.
Mertz, 644; B. Shelton, 643; D.
O’Hara, 635; G. Huston, 627;
S. Cherniak, 623; G. Hoke,
614; F. Prinz, 611; T. Umbra,
604; R. Smith, 603.
GILBERTSVILLE – The
GMU Booster Club’s 14th Annual 3 on 3 Tournament will
be held Saturday, March 9.
Registration starts at 9 a.m.
with fees of $40 in advance,
$45 at the door. The 5th and 6th
grade team entry fees are $30
and $35.
The team levels include
5th/6th grade, modified, JV
and Varsity. Registration materials can be found online at
www.gmucsd.org, following
the GMU Booster link, or at
GMU.
For more information contact Rebecca Moyer at [email protected].
A MIGHTY BIG CATCH ! Mike Nordberg of Bainbridge
shows off the lake trout he caught ice fishing in Otsego
Lake. The trout is 32 inches long and weighs 14 pounds.
“It took about ten minutes to reel him in,” said Nordberg.
“My cousin Brian Nordberg grabbed him out of the hole
for me.” Mike said they won’t be eating this one, he’s going to have it mounted.
Tri-Town News — Thursday, March 7, 2013— 11
UNATEGO’S SARAH MANNINA flips a shot over
Harpursville’s Savannah Murray in the Section IV Class
C championship Saturday.
UNATEGO’S MARISSA WOODARD (33) pulls down
a rebound among a trio of Harpursville players in
Saturday’s Class C title game.
HARPURSVILLE’S MIRANDA DRUMMOND splits the
Unatego defense for two of her 22 points in the Hornets’
60-36 victory in the Section IV Class C championship
Saturday.
H’Ville Girls Shine On Big Stage; Avenge Losses To
Unatego By Dominating Spartans In Class C Title Game
BINGHAMTON – Harpursville lost its two Midstate
Athletic Conference girls’ basketball games to Unatego this
season, but when their third
matchup came Saturday in the
Section IV Class C championship game at the Broome Co.
Arena, the Hornets basked in
the bright lights and big barn.
Miranda Drummond scored
27 points and directed a franticpaced H’Ville offense that blew
Unatego off the Arena floor,
60-36, to capture their second
sectional crown in three years.
Unatego beat Harpursville
twice at home during the regular
season – 51-44 on Jan. 11 and
54-50 in the MAC semifinals
Feb. 7, but Harpursville,
playing its third straight Class
C final in the cavernous Arena,
looked more at ease right from
the start.
“Harpursville’s experience
on this floor helped,” Unatego
coach Greg Bonczkowski said.
“(Saturday) was the first time
any of my girls had stepped foot
(on this floor).”
“It’s a hard place to shoot in
(Photos By Pete Mansheffer)
SHELBY MEDOVICH dribbles out of trouble with a host
of Harpursville and Unatego players looking on.
sometimes, but it’s something
that we’re used to,” Harpursville
coach Kurt Ehrensbeck said.
The Hornets (18-3), who
spent part of the season ranked
as the number-one team in the
state’s Class C polls, made
sure Unatego could not slow
down the pace of the game and
Drummond, a junior forward
who found herself with foul
issues in the teams’ two previous
games, was the catalyst.
Harpursville scored the first
eight points of the game and led
16-7 at the turn.
The Hornets’ lead reached 2915 before back-to-back hoopand-harm three-point plays by
Unatego’s Cassidy Newman and
Casey Manzanero closed the
gap to 29-21 with 2:30 before
intermission, but H’Ville scored
the last four points to enjoy a
33-21 halftime advantage.
Drummond,
who
more
times than not would grab the
rebound and dribble upcourt by
herself, finished the half with 13
points and sophomore Shelby
Medovich scored 10 of her 13
by intermission.
“They (Unatego) were going
to double-team the defensive
rebound to keep us from
running,” Ehrensbeck said.
“Miranda ripped the ball over
the top and got up the middle of
the floor or dribble to the side
and break up the sidelines.”
Unatego switched from man
to zone to start the second
half, but it had no impact, as
Drummond and Medovich
drained back-to-back threepointers. The Harpursville lead
never fell below 14 the rest of
the game.
Savannah Murray added 10
points for Harpursville, who
will play Section III champion
Cooperstown (20-2) in a NYS
Class C quarterfinal 1 p.m.
Saturday at Oneonta State.
Unatego (17-5), seeking its
first sectional title since 1985,
got 8 points apiece from Robin
Foster, Marissa Woodard and
Casey Manzanero. Cassidy
Newman and Sarah Mannino
added six each.
SECTION IV CLASS C
GIRLS’ BASKETBALL CHAMPIONSHIP
HARPURSVILLE 60, UNATEGO 36
(March 2 at Oneonta State)
HARPURSVILLE (60)
Shelby Medovich 6 0-2 13, Holly Henry 1
0-0 2, Esperanza Gutierrez 1 2-2 4, Savannah
Murray 3 4-5 10, Tatiana Sosnowsky 2 0-0 4,
Miranda Drummond 8 10-15 27.
Totals: 21 16-24 60.
UNATEGO (36)
Robin Foster 4 0-0 8, Casey Manzanero
1 6-9 8, Sarah Mannina 3 0-0 6, Cassidy
Newman 2 2-3 6, Marissa Woodard 4 0-0 8,
Kayla Talbot 0 0-0 0.
Totals: 14 8-12 36.
H’ville 16 17 16 11 - 60
Unatego 7 14 10 5 - 36
Three-point goals: H’ville 2 (Medovich,
Drummond).
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12 — Tri-Town News — Thursday, March 7, 2013
CHURCHES
SIDNEY
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH
28 River St., Sidney
Kenneth Southworth, Pastor
Church Office: 563-8456
Parsonage: 563-1166
[email protected]
www.sidneyfbc.com
Sunday, March 10
9:30-10:30 a.m. - Classes for all ages;
10:45 a.m.-Noon - Gathered Worship
in Auditorium; Flock Groups as designated; 5 p.m. - Youth Group; 6 p.m.
- Informal Evening Service
Monday, March 11
6 p.m .- First Place at Assembly of God
Wednesday, March 13
9 a.m. - Men’s Breakfast; 6 p.m. - Team
Kids Club; 6:30 p.m. - Gathered
Worship
FIRST CONGREGATIONAL
CHURCH
1 Bridge St., Sidney • 563-1329
(across from library)
Pat Robinson, Pastor
Church Office: Tues., Thurs., Fri.
8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Saturday, March 9
8 a.m. - 1 p.m.- Red Cross Blood
Drive; 4-7 p.m. - Boy Scout Troop 99
Roast Beef Dinner
Sunday, March 10
9:30 a.m. - Bible Study; 10:30 a.m. Worship Service; Children’s Sunday
School; 11:30 a.m. - Coffee Hour
Tuesday, March 12
2 p.m. - Diaconate
Wednesday, March 13
7 p.m. - Choir; Boy Scout Troop 99
SIDNEY ASSEMBLY OF GOD
Plankenhorn Rd., Sidney
Church Office: 563-8247
[email protected]
Rev. Bernard Knutsen
Sunday
9:30 a.m. - Sunday School;
10:45 a.m. -Worship Service (Nursery Available)
Tuesday
6:45 p.m. - Royal Rangers for boys;
Girls’ Ministries
Wednesday
5:45 p.m.- Hour of Prayer; 6:45 p.m.
- “Relentless” Bible Study
SIDNEY UNITED
METHODIST CHURCH
12 Liberty St., Sidney • 563-1921
Rev. Dr. Susan Heafield
Office Hours: 9:30 a.m. to 12:30
p.m. Tuesday through Friday
Thursday, March 7
6:30 p.m. - Cub Scout Pack meeting
Sunday, March 10
9 a.m. - Sunday School; 10:15 a.m.
- Worship Service, Great Hour of
Sharing; Scout Sunday
Tuesday, March 12
1 p.m. - Lydia Craft Circle
Wednesday, March 13
10:30 a.m. - Bible Study; 6 p.m.
- Bell Choir; 6:30 p.m. Boy Scout
Troop 34 and Cub Scouts; 7 p.m.
- Chancel Choir
Thursday, March 14
1:30 p.m. - UMW; 6:30 p.m. - Cub
Scout Pack meeting
ST. LUKE’S LUTHERAN CHURCH
W. Main St., Sidney • 563-1806
Rev. Ernie Varga, Pastor
607-265-3829 or cell 413-212-8202
Sunday, March 10
9 a.m. - Christian Education;
10 a.m. - Traditional Service;
11 a.m. - Fellowship and Coffee;
11:30 a.m. - Adult Education
Wednesday, March 13
11 a.m. Study Group; 7 p.m. - Choir
SACRED HEART CHURCH
Liberty Street, Sidney
Saturday Mass: 5:30 p.m.
Sunday Mass: 8:30 and 10:30 a.m.
Mon. - Fri.: Daily Mass at 9 a.m.
Confessions Saturday:
4:30-5 p.m. or by appointment, call
563-1591 from 9 a.m.- noon
FAITH COMMUNITY CHURCH
32 West Main and Adams Sts.,
Sidney
Jim Ingalls, Pastor • 967-8167
Sunday
10 a.m. - Noon. - Bible Study;
6 p.m. - Worship Service.
Wednesday
6 p.m. - Bible Study.
CHURCH OF CHRIST
26 Cartwright Ave., Sidney
Larry Bailey, Preacher • 563-9695
Sunday
Radio Program: Bible Truth - WCHN,
7:45 - 8 a.m., 970 AM; WCDO, 8:15
- 8:30 a.m., 1490 AM, 101 FM;
10 a.m. - Bible Class; 11 a.m. - Worship Assembly.
Wednesday
10 - 11 a.m. - Bible Study;
7 - 8 p.m. - Bible Study/Worship.
ST. PAUL’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH
25 River St., Sidney • 563-3391
The Rev’d Jim Shevlin, FHC Rector
563-3391 or 624-1470
Sundays
10 a.m. - Holy Communion, and
Annointing for Healing in Jesus’
Name, followed by coffee and
fellowship
Tuesdays
11 a.m. - Bible Study (bring bag
lunch)
Wednesdays
9:30-11:45 a.m. - Free clothing and
Lunch; Noon - Mass
CIRCLE DRIVE ALLIANCE CHURCH
6 Circle Drive, Sidney
Church Office: 563-1120
Rev. Adam Sellen
www.cdaconline.org
Sunday
10 a.m.- Worship Services
Wednesday
6 p.m. - Women’s Prayer ministry;
7 p.m. - Prayer Meeting
SIDNEY BIBLE BAPTIST CHURCH
32 West Main St. (Corner of Adams
and West Main- Faith Community
Church Building), Sidney
Pastor Frank Donnelly
607-334-6206
Sundays
10 a.m. - Sunday School; 11 a.m.
- Worship; 4 p.m. - Evening Service
Wednesdays
6:30 p.m. - Prayer Meeting
7 p.m. - Faith Discovery
Second Wednesday of the Month
6:30 p.m. - Trustee meeting;
7 p.m. - Administrative Council
Monday, Friday, Saturday
11-12 noon - Food Pantry open
Pastors
222-3175
Sunday
8:30 a.m. - Mass
Sunday
9 a.m. - Worship.
Wednesday
(Except 1st Wed. of Month)
7 p.m. - Prayer Meeting
Sunday
10 a.m. - Sunday School;
11 a.m. - Morning Worship
AFTON PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
WBBC KELSEY BROOK CHAPEL
ST. AGNES CATHOLIC
CHURCH OF AFTON
Fr. Darr Schoenhofen
14 Spring Street • 967-4481
Handicap Accessible
UNADILLA CENTER
UNITED METHODIST
Rev. Norman Tiffany
1203 Butternut Rd., Unadilla
Regular Sunday Services
10:00 a.m. - Worship Service;
Sunday School.
ST. MATTHEW’S
EPISCOPAL CHURCH
240 Main St., Unadilla • 369-3081
Rev. Scott Garno, Rector
Wardens: William Goodrich and
Bonnie Barr
Sunday
9 a.m.- Service
Wednesday
Noon - Holy Communion; 12:30 p.m.
- Luncheon, free will offering. All are
welcome.
Handicapped accessible.
FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
156 Main St., Unadilla
(Handicapped accessible/
Child Care available)
Rev. Patty Wolff, Pastor • 369-4630
Sunday
9:45 a.m. - Sunday School;
11: a.m. - Worship
Tuesday
6:30 a.m. - Men’s Breakfast and Bible
Study at East Guilford
Thursday
7 p.m. - Adult Bible Study and Dessert
AFTON
UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
UNITED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
OF EAST GUILFORD
34 Spring St., Afton • 639-2082
Gary Kubitz, Pastor
Rev. Patty Wolff, Pastor
563-1083 or 369-4630
Corner of State Rt. 8 and Co. 35,
www.eastguilfordpc.org
Sunday
10:45 a.m. - Morning Worship;
coffee and fellowship following
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH
OF AFTON
Academy St., Afton • 639-2121
Non-Denominational
Sunday
9:30 a.m. - Adult Sunday School;
10:30 a.m. - Choir Practice; 11 a.m.Worship followed by Fellowship
3642 St. Hwy. 206, West Bainbridge
967-4484
Sunday
10:30 a.m. - Worship Service, meal
following service by donation
GILBERTSVILLE
FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
113 Marion Ave., Gilbertsville
Pastor Mark Piedmonte
783-2867 • Like us on Facebook
[email protected]
Office Hours: Tues. Noon-5 p.m.;
Wed.-Fri. 9-5; Sat. 10-2
Saturday
10 a.m. - Noon (or by appt.)- Lamb’s
Rack FREE Clothing Closet
Sunday
11 a.m. - Worship Service
4th Thursday of Month
Senior Moments - Programs of interest for senior citizens
The church is handicapped accessible.
GILBERTSVILLE BAPTIST
CHURCH
Commercial and Elm Sts.
(607)783-2993 Church
Rev. Kurt Funke, Pastor
859-2436 or 316-3056
Office Hours: Tues. 9-Noon; Wed.
1-4 p.m.; Thurs. 1-4 or by Apt.
Saturday, March 9
8 a.m. - Men’s breakfast
Sunday, March 10
9:30 a.m. - Morning Worship with
Communion; Sunday School for children; 6-7:30 p.m. - Youth Fellowship
Tuesday, March 12
9-11 a.m. - Coffee Fellowship; 6 p.m.
- Board meeting
Wednesday, March 13
10 a.m. - Choir practice at FPC;
3:15 p.m. - Kids “Joy Club” at NLFH;
6:30 p.m.- Lenten Service
Thursday, March 14
2 p.m. - Bible Study
Thursday, March 7
7:30 a.m. - Men’s breakfast and Bible
study at Dave William’s home;
7 p.m. - Evening dessert and Bible
study in Unadilla
Time Change Sunday, March 10
9 a.m. - Worship service followed by
coffee hour; Congregational meeting
immediately following coffee hour
Monday, March 11
7 p.m. - Session meeting
Wednesday, March 13
6:45 p.m. -Choir practice
Sunday
9:30-11 a.m. - Morning Worship;
11 a.m. - noon - Children’s Sunday
School groups; 11:05 a.m. - Teen
and Adult Life Groups
Wednesday
6:45 p.m. - Prayer and Praise
Sunday
9:30 a.m. - Sunday school; 10 a.m.
- Adults and children service, Holy
Communion; 4:30 p.m.- Service
of Christian Healing; 6:30 p.m.
- Celebrate Recovery Service
SIDNEY CENTER
BAPTIST CHURCH
NORTH AFTON
UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
BAINBRIDGE
10440 Main St. • 369-9571
Pastor Dennis Murray
Sunday
9:45 a.m. - Praise and Bible Study;
10:30 a.m. - Morning Worship
Service
Wednesday
6:30 p.m. - Midweek Prayer and
Bible Study
30 Caswell St., Afton • 639-1030
Christopher Prezorski, Pastor
Kelly Todd, Asst. Pastor
www.fbcafton.org
Co. Rd. 17, Afton, NY
Lay Leader Valeda Banta
Sunday
10:30 a.m. - Worship.
ST. ANN’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH
125 S. Main St., PO Box 22, Afton
www.stannsaftonny.org
Rev. David Hanselman, Rector
Handicapped accessible.
SIDNEY CENTER
FAMILY & FRIENDS CHURCH
Meets at Sidney Center Fire Hall
Speakers Bill Orr and Judy McCall
Sunday
11 a.m. - Worship
UNADILLA
FELLOWSHIP BAPTIST
LIGHTHOUSE CHURCH
1050 Covered Bridge Rd., Unadilla
Handicapped Accessible. Nursery Available
Sundays
10 a.m. - Sunday School for all ages;
11 a.m. - Morning Worship; 6:30 p.m.
- Evening Praise and Worship hour
Tuesday
10 a.m. - Ladies’ Bible Study
Wednesday
7 p.m. - Bible Study and Prayer/Teen
Time
UNADILLA FRIENDS CHURCH
Rogers Hollow, Unadilla
Benjamin Shaw, Pastor •563-2266
Sunday
10:30 a.m. - Morning Worship.
FIRST UNITED
METHODIST CHURCH
170 Main Street, Unadilla • 369-2052
Rev. Rachel Morse, Pastor
Every Thursday
7 p.m. - AA and Al-anon meet
Every Sunday
9:30 a.m. - Worship Service followed
by coffee and fellowship; 10 a.m.
Sunday school
Monday, Friday and Saturday
11 a.m. - Noon - Food Pantry and
Clothing Pantry
Every Tuesday
7 p.m. - Grieving Support Group
Every Wednesday
5:30 p.m. - Bible Study
First Wednesday of the Month
Regular Sunday Service
9:15 a.m. - 1st and 3rd Sundays
Holy Eucharist; 2nd and 4th and 5th
Sundays Morning Prayer
Each Tuesday
6:30 p.m.- SERTOMA, Parish Hall
Each Thursday
8 p.m. - Alcoholics Anonymous
closed meeting, Parish Hall
Each Sunday
8 p.m. - Alcoholics Anonymous
MERCY FELLOWSHIP
967 Rt. 41 (1.2 miles) N. of Rt. 7, Afton
John Snel, Pastor
Church: 639-1964 • Study: 693-3692
Sundays
10 a.m. - Worship Service
Fridays
7 p.m. - Prayer Meeting and Bible
Study
HOPE CONGREGATIONAL
CHURCH
129 Main St., Afton
Church 639-4237 • Office 226-0791
Rev. Maryann Palmetier
Fridays
9 a.m .- noon - Bread Giveaway
Sundays
9 a.m. - Coffee Time; 9:30 a.m.
- Morning Worship; 4th Sunday of
each month, fellowship brunch following worship)
CHRIST CHURCH
38 Marion Ave., Gilbertsville
783-2267
[email protected]
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH
12 S. Main St., Bainbridge
967-8034 • www.bainbridgefbc.com
Pastor: Rev. John Koopman
Clerk: Mrs. Secrest
Church is handicapped accessible through the
back door. Pastor is in when the frog is on the door.
Mail newsletter articles to [email protected]
or drop in the church box
Sunday, March 10
9 a.m. - Sunday School; 10 a.m.
- Worship Service
Wednesday, March 13
Noon - Bible Study (if B-G school
closed there is no Bible Study)
BAINBRIDGE UNITED
METHODIST CHURCH
27 N. Main St., Bainbridge • 967-2782
Gary Kubitz, Pastor
Sunday Services
9 a.m. - Worship Service;
9:15 a.m. - Sunday School; coffee
and fellowship following service
Assisted listening system for those with special
hearing needs.
ST. PETER’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH
On the Park Bainbridge • 967-3441
The church with the red doors.
Pat Hawkins. Sr. Warden 895-6489
Sue Shove, Jr. Warden 639-2065
Regular Sunday Services
8 a.m. and 11 a.m.
ST. JOHN THE EVANGELIST
CATHOLIC CHURCH
32 S. Main St., Bainbridge • 967-4481
Fr. Darr Schoenhofen
OTEGO
OTEGO PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
18 River Street • 988-2861
Sunday
9 a.m. - Worship including Children’s
Conversation and Children’s Sunday
School; 10 a.m. - Coffee Hour;
10:30 a.m. - Adult Sunday School.
Buildings are ramp accessible.
OTEGO UNITED METHODIST
CHURCH
8 Church Street • 988-2866
Pastor Rev. Emily Huyge
Sunday
11 a.m.- Worship
W. Branch, Otsdawa Rd.,
Co. Rt. 6, Otego • 988-7144
Pastor Bill Allen
Sunday
9:30 a.m. - Sunday Morning Service; 10:50 a.m. - Prayer Service;
11:15 a.m. - Sunday school; 6:30
p.m. - Evening Service
FRANKLIN
UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
Rev. Dr. John Hill • 895-9917
Sunday
9:15 a.m. - Treadwell service; 10:45
a.m. - Franklin service. Sermon
titled “Facebook Nostalgia” based
on 2 Corinthians 5:16-21.
Handicapped Accessible
ST. PAUL’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH
Corner of Main and Institute Sts.
Rev. Scott Garno
829-6404
Sunday
8:15 a.m. - Service with Holy Eucharist, except first Sunday of the month
when Holy Eucharist is at 1:30 p.m.
with dish to pass lunch
First Thursday of Month
5-7 p.m. - Soup Supper by donation
COMMUNITY BIBLE CHURCH
25 Center St., Franklin • 829-5471
Dr. Walt Schlundt, Pastor
www.cb-church.org
Sunday
10:45 a.m. - Worship Service with
nursery and Kingdom Kids for
children K-4th grade
AREA
UNATEGO COMMUNITY CHURCH
Brian Cutting, Pastor
Office: 369-7425
[email protected]
Thursday
6:30 p.m. - YFC Club for teens at
Unadilla Elementary
Saturday
11 a.m .- 1 p.m .- Otego Food Pantry
open
Sunday
10:30 a.m. - Worship at Otego building (290 Main St.); with contemporary and traditional music, relevant
and biblical message, nursery and
kids JAM time for elementary kids
WELLS BRIDGE BAPTIST
Sunday
10 a.m. - Sunday School;
11 a.m. - Morning Worship
Wednesday
6:30 p.m. - Prayer Meeting/Bible
Study
TROUT CREEK
COMMUNITY CHURCH
Pastor Judy Travis
Regular Sundays
9 a.m. - Sunday School;
10 a.m. - Worship Service;
11 a.m. - Fellowship
NAKSIBENDI HAKKANI
MUSLIM CENTER
1663 Wheat Hill Rd.,
Sidney Center • 607-369-4816
Five Prayers Daily
Thursday
Evening Program
Friday
1 p.m. - Jummah
MASONVILLE FEDERATED
CHURCH
Sunday
9:45 a.m. - Adult Sunday School;
11 a.m. - Worship Service,
Children’s Sunday School
SAND HILL
UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
Nancy Stanley, Pastor
Sunday
8:30 a.m. - Morning Worship
Communion 1st Sunday of the
month & food pantry
UNION VALLEY
UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
Lay Pastor Andrew Doyle
607-316-7546
Sunday
10:30 a.m. - Morning Worship and
Sunday School. Coffee and Fellowship follows.
GUILFORD UNITED METHODIST
CHURCH
Rev. Peggi Eller, Pastor
Sunday
9:15 a.m. - Worship Service.
Community Emergency Food Bank
Call 895-6822.
COVENTRY UNITED METHODIST
Sunday
11 a.m. - Worship Service
Wednesday
6:30 p.m. - Prayer and Bible Study
Sunday
9 a.m. - Morning Worship and Sunday School, young family friendly;
fellowship and coffee hour follows.
MOUNT UPTON
UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
COVENTRYVILLE
FIRST CONGREGATIONAL UCC
Rev. Peggi Eller, Pastor
HIGHER GROUND CHRISTIAN
CHURCH
Rev. Diarmuid O’Hara, Pastor
967-8021
www.ChristianChurchesOnline.com/
firstpresbyterianbainbridge
GRACE CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP
Thursday
6:30 p.m. - Bible Study
Sunday
9:30 a.m. - Morning Worship; 10:45
a.m. - Sunday School
Tuesday
1-5 p.m. - Pastoral office hours;
Wednesday
9 a.m. - Bible Study
7 p.m. - Adult Choir Rehearsal
David Steensma, Pastor
7 Church St., Wells Bridge
607-988-7090
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF
MOUNT UPTON
967-2223 • grace4missions.com
Mike Kauffman and John Gregory,
Rte. 7, Nineveh • 693-1919
Rev. Emrys Tyler
E. Windsor Road (Doraville)
Nineveh • 693-1897
Pastor Michael Brown• 849-4364
FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
- BAINBRIDGE
We are handicap accessible.
NINEVEH PRESBYTERIAN
CHURCH
FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH
OF OTEGO
“Come as you are!” - All Welcome
Member of NACCC
Handicap Accessible
Sunday
8:45 a.m. - Sunday School;
10 a.m. - Worship
Wednesday
6:30 p.m. - Prayer Service;
Teen Scene
Sunday
10 a.m. - Sunday School;
10:45 a.m. - Morning Worship;
6:30 p.m. - Evening Service.
THREE PINES
COMMUNITY CHAPEL
Sunday
11 a.m. - Worship Service.
First Sunday: Holy Communion
Third Sunday: Prayers for Healing.
Emerg. Food Pantry 764-8365.
Thursday
6:30 p.m. - Bible Study and Prayer
Sunday
10:30 a.m. - Sunday Worship;
Children’s Ministries available during
service
41 Cumber Rd. • 693-2422
Elevator Access to all levels.
Saturday
4:30 p.m. - Reconciliation
5:15 p.m. - Vigil Mass
Sunday
11 a.m. - Sunday Mass
96 E. Main St., Afton • 639-3746
Mary Upright, Pastor
HARPURSVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH
Gerald K. Bovee, Pastor • 764-8361
Wednesday
7 p.m. - Midweek Prayer and Bible
Study Service.
Sunday
9:45 a.m. - Sunday School;
10:45 a.m. - Worship Service;
6 p.m. - Evening Service.
HARPURSVILLE
UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
Sue Shields, Pastor
Lay Pastor Andrew Doyle
607-316-7546
Pastor Joyce Besemer
113 Co. Rt. 27, Bainbridge
Sunday
10:30 a.m. - Worship and Sunday
School; coffee hour
Wednesday
6:30 p.m. - Bible study; Quilt Group
Friday
6:30 p.m. - Quilt Group
NORTHFIELD COMMUNITY CHURCH
Pastor Marv Root 829-2369
5118 County Hwy. 23
Sunday
10 a.m. - Sunday School
11 a.m. - Sunday Morning Worship
Wednesday
6:30 p.m. - Bible Study
Tri-Town News — Thursday, March 7, 2013— 13
FROM THE PASTOR’S PEN
The Danger of Legalism
By Brian Cutting, Unatego Community Church
Colossians 2:16-23 - Legalism is alive and well in the church
today. I can almost guarantee that in the last 48 hours every person probably had a legalistic thought. Like: “If I try harder, work
harder, do more, perform better, I’ll be more acceptable”. I grew
up in the church and there were a lot of rules associated with being a Christian. For a legalist it is not enough to trust that Jesus
has taken care of sin and has given us a new life; they feel they
need to add a whole bunch of rules to make sure we stay in line.
This is what the religious leaders in Jesus’ time and before did
with God’s law; they added to it and made it a burden. “Here’s
what I don’t do and here is what I do.” These religious practices
make me acceptable. Legalism is one of the most dangerous and
pervasive thought patterns that we can embrace. And it is very
damaging to people and to a church family who are trying to
pursue Jesus together. We need to teach God’s Word about the
things that are clearly commanded and allow freedom and the
Holy Spirit to govern the areas the Bible doesn’t speak clearly
on. We need to encourage people to live with Jesus as their Lord
in every area. One Christian may feel freedom in an area where
another Christian does not, but if it is not expressly forbidden
or commanded by Scripture, then it is up to each person or family to decide whether that is consistent with Jesus being your
Lord. It takes wisdom and effort to examine all of life under the
lordship of Christ and to examine our choices through that lens.
This is why legalism seems easier, because you can just make
a list of rules and say: Thou shalt & Thou shalt not. But God
has given us the freedom to walk with Him under the guidance
of the Spirit to make these choices and that takes thought and
discernment. Legalism and all forms of religious self-salvation
are very different from the gospel of Jesus Christ. My friend
Abe Meyensburg contrasts it this way: “Legalism says: ‘I obey,
therefore I am accepted’. The gospel says ‘I’m accepted, therefore I obey’. Legalism says: ‘My motivation is often based on
fear and insecurity’. The gospel says ‘My motivation is usually
based on joy and gratitude’. Legalism says: ‘I present my record
of good works to God, He accepts me on the basis of it and now
God exists for me’. The gospel says ‘I receive Jesus’ record of
good works from God. He accepts me on the basis of it and now
I exist for God’.
Isaiah talks about all of our efforts that stand against God’s
work. When we do righteous works and we pile them up and
say to God or others “Look at what I’ve done, aren’t you impressed with that?” Isaiah 64:6 says “All of us have become
like one who is unclean, and all our righteous acts are like filthy
rags…” And the rags he is talking about in that context are the
rags a woman would use during her menstrual cycle; that is
pretty graphic. That is how God feels about our efforts to pile
up works on top of what He’s already done. He said that before
Jesus came. Imagine how He feels now! God is very offended
by our efforts to pile up righteousness to impress Him or others. I realize that for some of you this is very offensive because
you think to yourself “I’m a good person. I’ve worked pretty
hard and I think I deserve a lot better than that.” But there is
nothing you can do to merit the favor of God. Jesus is the only
perfect human who ever lived and His work on your behalf is
sufficient and is the only hope you have. So as Tim Keller says
“We need to repent of our damnable good works”. We think it
is evil deeds that send people to Hell. But if Isaiah 64:6 is true,
then good deeds or religious practices done as way of self-righteousness and an attempt at self-salvation send people to Hell
too. It is you saying “the work of Jesus is not enough. I can earn
my righteousness.” Jesus lived the life we couldn’t live and died
the death we should have died. For anyone who puts their trust
in Him, Jesus offers us the great exchange – He will take away
your sin and give you His perfect righteousness in its place so
that you can be made right with God.
Puzzle Corner
STATEPOINT CROSSWORD
THEME: FAMOUS INVENTORS
ACROSS
1. Squirrel away
6. Young newt
9. They put the bitter in beer
13. Jousting pole
14. Tap choice
15. Bone-chilling
16. Cast member
17. Greater than the whole?
18. Dismal
19. *Cotton gin inventor
21. Do this for a waltz, e.g.
23. *___ Isaac Newton
24. Shirts on their backs, e.g.
25. Farmer’s ___
28. Turkish honorific
30. Lots
35. Brother of Jacob
37. Uh-oh
39. Poet’s “below”
40. Slash mark
41. Fine-tune
43. A fit of shivering
44. Sarong
46. Therefore
47. Connecting point
COMMUNITY BULLETIN BOARD
FOOD PANTRY – Bainbridge United Methodist Church
FRIDAY, MARCH 8
back entrance, 8-10 a.m.
UNADILLA COMMUNITY FOOD BANK –
ZUMBA GOLD - 1-1:45 p.m., Eastern Broome Senior
Unadilla Methodist Church, 11 a.m. to Noon
Center, Harpursville
ROTARY CLUB OF SIDNEY - Noon, St. Luke’s Lutheran
BAINBRIDGE LIONS CLUB - 6:30 p.m. , Jerry’s Inn
Church, West Main St., Sidney
TUESDAY, MARCH 12
HAM & TURKEY RAFFLE - 7 p.m., Coventry Fire Station,
PRESCHOOL STORIES & CRAFTS – Tues. & Thurs. 9:30also silent auctions, 50/50 raffles, benefit Afton School
10:15 a.m. Sidney Mem. Public Library
Classes of 2013 and 2015
SIDNEY HISTORICAL SOCIETY - 6 p.m., Business
9 TO 5, THE MUSICAL - 8 p.m., Afton Community Theatre,
meeting, Room 218, Sidney Civic Center, Liberty St.
Afton H.S. stage, tickets available at the door
SIDNEY BOARD OF EDUCATION – Sidney High School
QUARTER AUCTION FUNDRAISER/RELAY FOR LIFE
cafeteria, 7:00 pm (unless noted otherwise).
SURVIVOR RECEPTION - 7 p.m., Sacred Heart Church, 15
Liberty St., Sidney, over 50 items
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 13
15TH ANNUAL UNATEGO VARIETY SHOW - 7 p.m.,
SIDNEY HISTORICAL ROOM – Civic Center, Room 218;
Unatego H.S. stage, tickets available at the door
open Wed. 4-6 p.m., Thurs. 9-11:30 a.m. or by appointment,
call Joelene 563-1425
SATURDAY, MARCH 9
AFTON ECUMENICAL FOOD PANTRY – Afton United
UNADILLA COMMUNITY FOOD BANK –
Methodist Church, 24 Spring St., Mon. 5-7 p.m.,
Unadilla Methodist Church, 11 a.m. to noon
Wed. 9-11 a.m.
BINGO – 7 p.m., Sidney Fire Dept. Training Center
TOPS OF UNADILLA – 9 a.m., Unadilla United Methodist
9 TO 5, THE MUSICAL - 8 p.m., Afton Community Theatre,
“Taking Pounds Off Sensibly”
WOMEN’S CLUB OF BAINBRIDGE - 2 p.m., Speaker
Afton H.S. Stage, tickets available at the door
from Cornell Cooperative Extension, “Healthy Cooking,” call
15TH ANNUAL UNATEGO VARIETY SHOW - 7 p.m.,
Evelyn Baker 967-7228 for information
Unatego H.S. stage, tickets available at the door
STATIONS OF THE CROSS - 7:30 p.m., Clown Ministry
SUNDAY, MARCH 10
Assoc., Sacred Heart Church, Liberty St., Sidney
9 TO 5, THE MUSICAL - 2 p.m., Afton Community Theatre,
TRI-TOWN KIWANIS - 7:30 a.m., monthly breakfast
Afton H.S. Stage, tickets available at the door
meeting, Trackside DIning, Main St., Sidney, order off menu
OPEN HOUSE FOR ANN PHILPOTT - 2-4 p.m., Sidney
THURSDAY, MARCH 14
Library, Smart Community Room
PRESCHOOL STORIES & CRAFTS – Tues. & Thurs. 9:30MONDAY, MARCH 11
10:15 a.m. Sidney Mem. Public Library
AFTON ECUMENICAL FOOD PANTRY – Afton United
SIDNEY HISTORICAL ROOM – Civic Center, Room 218;
Methodist Church, 24 Spring St., Mon. 5-7 p.m.,
open Wed. 4-6 p.m., Thurs. 9-11:30 a.m. or by appointment,
Wed. 9-11 a.m.
call Joelene 563-1425.
SIDNEY COMMUNITY FOOD BANK – Sidney United
BAINBRIDGE COUNCIL OF CHURCHES
Methodist Church, Liberty St., 9:30-11:30 am., upstairs
FOOD PANTRY – Bainbridge United Methodist Church
UNADILLA COMMUNITY FOOD BANK –
back entrance, 8-10 a.m.
Unadilla Methodist Church, 11 a.m. to Noon
SIDNEY COMMUNITY FOOD BANK – Sidney United
BAINBRIDGE COUNCIL OF CHURCHES
Methodist Church, Liberty St., 9:30-11:30 am., upstairs
48. Acquiesce
50. *____ Tupper, inventor of
Tupperware
52. Actor’s domain
53. “Null and ____”
55. Payment for an eye
57. *Corn Flakes inventor
61. *Motorcycle inventor
65. Eskimo boat
66. a.k.a sodium hydroxide
68. Pleasant Island
69. Electron tube
70. Goon
71. Barry Bonds formerly was
one
72. Large pots
73. Choose instead
74. Wintry mix
9. German title
10. Cream-filled treat
11. “La Vie en rose” singer
12. Owned by the lord
15. *He saw the light
20. Cereal killer
22. Often preceded by a time
period
24. Gradually diminished
25. *Namesake of electric car
maker
26. Singular form of “asci”
27. Indian cuisine staple, pl.
29. *Sewing machine inventor
31. *____ Kamen, inventor of the
Segway
32. Chief port of Nigeria
33. Short composition for solo
instrument
34. _____ music
36. Instinctive motive
38. It’s a long story
42. Land of “Gangnam Style”
45. Conjure up
49. Clothe
51. Pinocchio’s fabrications
54. Inuit shelter
56. Modern letter
57. Spiral-horned African antelope
58. Arabic for commander
59. He gets bigger share?
60. Boys
61. Adroit
62. Molokai party
63. Sea eagles
64. *____ Handler, Barbie doll
inventor
67. Small dog’s bark
LAST WEEK’S PUZZLE SOLUTIONS
DOWN
1. Deli side
2. Dash gauge
3. Opposed to
4. *Alexander Graham Bell and
John Boyd Dunlop
5. Possible consequence of
heavy lifting
6. No problem
7. Common winter bug
8. Time in Italian
ATTENTION ADVERTISERS
It’s time to make plans to
participate in our
Spring Home
Improvement Pages
First Edition March 21
Second Edition April 25
Call The Tri-Town News
Advertising Dept.
at
561-3526
Deadline
March 9
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BUY IT • SELL IT • FIND IT
LEGAL NOTICE
CLASSIFIEDS
FOR RENT
WANTED TO BUY
BAINBRIDGE GROUND
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bath, very clean, great location, walk to shops, nice yard,
w/d hook-up, ideal for senior.
$575/month. Call 607-6211618.
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PAPER - Buying old U.S.
gold, silver and copper coins,
paper currency. Also buying
antique fishing lures, gold and
silver pocket watches. Cash
offers. Appraisals. Ken - 607235-2818.
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DOWNTOWN SIDNEY
2 & 3 bedroom apts.
607-435-8091 or
1-718-851-1328
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THE COUNTRY MOTEL
- Rt. 7, Sidney, offers clean
and comfortable extended stay
rooms at reasonable rates. All
rooms have microwaves and
refrigerators. Sorry no pets.
Call 563-1035.
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CARD OF THANKS
ST. JUDE NOVENA
May the Sacred Heart of Jesus be adored, glorified, loved
and preserved throughout the
world now and forever. Sacred
Heart of Jesus, pray for us.
St. Jude, Worker of Miracles,
pray for us. St. Jude, Helper
of the Hopeless, pray for us.
Say it for 9 days. It has never
been known to fail. Publication must be promised. Thank
you St. Jude.
RD
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FOR SALE
$99 DOWN
payment plan gets your
brand new or pre-owned piece
of furniture or mattress set
home that same day. Brand new
full mattress sets with warranty
$199! Beds and bedrooms our
specialty. New, floor model,
vintage, antique and pre owned
furniture for all rooms all in
one big place. Pete’s Furniture Barn, 1687 Rt. 7 Unadilla
13849. .Lowest prices around.
Across from the drive-in movie.
607-369-2458 or 607-434-0334
Browse from home at http://
petesfurniturebarn.com.
We can order you any of the
brand new items at the prices
shown there.
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Ratchet & Clank All 4 One,
Fallout: New Vegas and Mortal
Combat. $30 each: Red Dead
Redemption, Batman: Arkham
Asylum, Final Fantasy XIII,
Call of Duty Modern Warfare
3. Need money for college. 607639-3169 or 345-1946.
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Teach and support adults with disabilities to live personally fulfilling
lives and be contributing members of their home and community.
Variety of positions available, ranging from full-time to substitute, at
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REAL ESTATE FOR SALE
LEGAL NOTICE
BUILDING FOR SALE
Offered for $249,000
10,800-square-foot
steel
building located on approximately 2 1/2 acres in the
Sidney Industrial Park. Mix
of manufacturing and office
space. For details e-mail to:
NOTICE TO BIDDERS
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE
that the Town of Sidney, N.Y.
hereby invites bids for the purchase of a used Self-Propelled
Broom. Bids may be mailed or
delivered to the Town Clerk,
Civic Center, 21 Liberty St.,
Sidney, N.Y. to be received
by 10 a.m., Friday, March 8,
2013. Bids will be publicly
opened and read aloud at that
time and will be awarded at
the Town Board meeting on
March 14 at the Civic Center,
Sidney. Full specifications are
available from the Highway
Superintendent.
James A. Roberts
Highway Superintendent
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[email protected]
LEGAL NOTICE
NOTICE IS HERBY GIVEN, that the Annual Financial
Report for the Town of Unadilla for the fiscal year ending
12/31/2012 has been filed with
the New York State comptroller. A copy of the report is on
file in the Town Clerk’s Office,
1648 St. Hwy. 7, Unadilla,
and is available to the public
during regular office hours of
9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 2 p.m.
to 4 p.m. Monday, Tuesday,
Thursday; and 9 a.m. to noon
Wednesday and Friday.
By order of the Supervisor,
Greg Relic
Janice C. Cole
Town Clerk
March 1, 2013
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LEGAL NOTICE
THE ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT of Supervisor
John Lawrence for the Town
of Afton for the year 2012
has been filed with the State
Comptroller. A copy of this
report is on file in the Office
of the Town Clerk, 169 Main
Street, Afton, NY and is available for public inspection during regular business hours.
Dated February 28, 2013
Rosemarie A Klatz
Afton Town Clerk
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EQUAL HOUSING
OPPORTUNITY
All real estate advertising in this
newspaper is subject to the Fair
Housing Act which makes it illegal
to advertise “any preference
limitation or discrimination based
on race, color, religion, sex,
handicap, familial status, or
national origin, or an intention to
make any such preference.”
Familial status includes children
under the age of 18 living with
parents or legal custodians,
pregnant women, and people
securing custody of children under
the age of 18.
This newspaper will not
knowingly accept any advertising
for real estate which is in violation
of the law. Our readers are hereby
informed that all dwellings
advertised in this newspaper are
available on an equal opportunity
basis.
To
complain
of
discrimination call HUD toll-free at
1-800-669-9777. The toll-free
telephone number for the hearing
impaired is 1-800-543-8294.
LEGAL NOTICE
NOTICE OF SALE
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE
that pursuant to Section 182 of
the New York State Lien Law,
the Undersigned Lienor HOLY
COW MINI STORAGE LLC,
198 Main St., Afton, NY
13730, will SELL the following personal property in a
Private Sale, for Nonpayment
of Storage Charges on March
9, 2013 at 10:00 a.m. on the
premises where property has
been stored, 1018 Co. Rd. 39,
Bainbridge, NY 13733. In the
matter of units: A29 Justin
Crandall, B20 Karen Davis,
B39 David Echard, C19 Karen
Davis, C35 Barrett Howland
and D15 Matthew Goodwin.
HOLY COW MINI STORAGE LLC reserves the right
to postpone the sale in whole
or part for any reason.
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LEGAL NOTICE
The Afton Glenwood Cemetery Association, Inc. will
hold its annual meeting at the
home of Charles J. Decker,
Route 41, Afton, N.Y. 13730
on March 10, 2013 at 2 p.m.
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LEGAL NOTICE
SIDNEY CENTRAL
SCHOOL DISTRICT
NOTICE OF BOARD OF
EDUCATION MEETING
The Board of Education
of the Sidney Central School
District will hold its Regular
Meeting on Tuesday, March
12, 2013 at 7:00pm in the
High School Library.
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LEGAL NOTICE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that: Pursuant to provisions of the
New York State Real Property Tax Law, Article 11, that a list will
be filed in the County Clerk’s Office of any unpaid taxes as of April
1, 2013. The Filing of the List will create a Notice of Pendency
against that parcel.
NAME
Adorno Eliseo
Air Tight Builders, LLC
Antonesco Jennifer
Approbato Peter F
Archambault Lori
Ashby Jonathan
Barbeisch David
Benificial Home Service
Corp
Birmingham Mark
Birmingham Mark
Birmingham Mark G
Clair Gordon H
Colburn Joseph A
Costanzo Michael
Costanzo Michael
Costanzo Michael
DelMedico Adrienne
DeRoche Kristopher
Derrick Estate
DeVeaux Levy A
DeVost Scott A
Donofrio Michael
Donofrio William M
Dunn Ruth Virginia
Gauthier Daniel G
GR Enterprises Of The NE
LTD
Hass Hans M
Haynes Chad M
Hoag Adelbert E
JD Properties
Jerman Matthew G
Jewell Elizabeth J
Kafchinski Rodney G
Kinney Marilyn C
Light Diane M
Lincoln Trust Co, FBO
Liddle
Littanavong Pho
Macdonald Jean
Magro Guiseppe
Magro Guiseppe
Mann Peter G
Mazzarella Jeffrey A
Mazzarella Jeffrey A
McClenon Donald R
McCormack Mary
Mercurio Michael A
Miketta Michael G
O’Connor Brian
Paden Kenneth S
Penna Nicholas
Pittet George
Rico Joseph P
Rivers Charles C Jr
Ryder Donald
Sangvic Eric
Sangvic Eric
Sangvic Eric E
Santana Emilio J lll
Seancony, L. P.
Sergio Linda M
Sisk Family Living Trust
Springstead Roger
Stage Roberta
Taormina John
Taormina John
Taormina John
Therbill, LLC
Thomson Ann Marie
Torres Angel M
Torres Angel M
Ulmer Donald L
Waldron Jennifer M
Walters William
Ward Mark
Weichert Jason
Welcher Cynthia L
Wilber Robert E
Wilber Robert E
Wilson Daniel W
Wren Timothy J Sr
Yang Chang Tung
Young Delores J
LOCATION
20 Winegard St
2 Deforest Ln
Cherry St
10 Orchard St
16 Pineview Ter
19 Pineview Ter
266-268 Bird Ave
TOTAL1
978.00
939.42
193.09
943.60
1,138.40
1,146.56
1,143.19
2 Seneca St
1,836.97
8 Oak Ave
9 Winegard St
16-18 Pleasant St
24 Division St
8 Railroad Ave
21 Division St
19 Division St
Clinton St
17 Gilbert St
4 Pearl St
3 Dewitt Dr
8 Camp St
51 Pleasant St
49 Pleasant St
16 Delaware Ave
17 Seneca St
154-156 Johnston Cir
193.03
1,257.40
763.35
1,192.94
185.48
3,939.34
1,059.74
303.34
1,114.64
1,675.40
1,228.92
131.31
818.47
979.91
630.29
1,619.19
1,144.66
Seneca St
687.31
33-35 Pleasant St
7 Maple Ave
55 Willow St
24 Liberty St
16 James St
12 Willow St
6 West Main St
2 Camp St
5 Adams St
763.35
900.21
485.69
1,997.63
1,402.04
1,207.83
350.86
1,233.63
1,288.76
89 West Main St
1,224.49
9 Pearl St
39 Willow St
9-11 Smith St
57-63 Main St
13 Lincoln Ave
3 East Main St
East Main St
43 Willow St
9 Dewitt Dr
14 Ritton St
235-237 Johnston Cir
72 West Main St
5 Winkler Rd
22 Adams St
52 Beale Blvd
73 East Railroad St
74 Pearl St
176-198 Johnston Cir
1-3 Avery St
6 Delaware Ave
25 Bridge St
43 Pleasant St
3 Mang Dr
225 Johnston Cir
20 Weir St
14-16 Glen Ave
8 Bates Ter
55-57 Pleasant St
8 Smith St
8 Adams St
248 Bird Ave
6 Secor St
9 Patterson St
7 Patterson St
12 Camp St
8 Colegrove St
2 Patterson St
7A Sunset Ave
39 Oak Ave
21-23 Gilbert St
24 River St
24 River St
28 Oak Ave
53 Pleasant St
Winkler Rd
14 East Main St
1,362.12
1,192.80
1,373.52
2,759.25
1,033.84
4,184.90
301.44
1,342.74
1,408.12
1,400.76
1,340.92
1,187.10
4,186.80
1,143.19
1,200.78
225.40
1,635.48
1,142.57
1,593.53
1,214.28
1,965.78
1,736.22
5,884.28
1,531.31
1,111.91
288.13
1,696.50
1,156.59
1,614.44
1,166.10
1,397.49
1,289.75
168.38
288.13
1,249.60
1,276.57
1,342.97
2,625.83
1,618.36
1,048.48
953.43
286.23
1,107.40
1,131.88
1,903.86
1,062.81
107,385.20
VILLAGE OF SIDNEY
March 6, 2013
Denise W. Singlar, Clerk-Treasurer
3-7(1W)C
Tri-Town News — Thursday, March 7, 2013— 15
Mt. Upton Senior Citizens Silent Auction Is March 12
MT. UPTON – The Mt.
Upton Senior Citizens held
their Feb. 12 meeting at the
Mt. Upton Methodist Church
with 17 members and one new
member present. Our new
member is Deidre Jacob.
We held our 50/50 with Pat
Quirk winning and donating it
back. Thanks Pat. We played
Valentine Bingo with every-
one getting some nice prizes.
We also collected food for the
church’s food pantry.
Joan Rice is making the
cake for our next meeting on
March 12 as we will be celebrating Lour Roblus, Pauline
Head, Janice Peckham, Arlyn Wade and Deidre Jacob’s
birthdays.
We are saddened to lose
one of our members, Wilbur
Gregory. He will be a missing
link in our club and he will be
missed by all of us.
Our agenda for our next
meeting will be a silent auction. We are asking everyone
to bring items wrapped, or
not, to be auctioned off by silent bidding on each item and
the highest amount will get
the item.
We hope Leland Head had
a great birthday and wish him
many, many more years.
Because St. Patrick’s Day is
close, if everyone would wear
green then the Irish will be
smiling.
Until we meet again on
March 12, stay safe, healthy
and keep smiling.
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GOLDEN SHEAF 50 year membership award is presented to Doug Dutcher (l.) by Roger Halbert.
GARAGE DOORS
tered into contract with Curtains Without Borders, Inc. of
Burlington, Vt. to refurbish
and restore the 1903 Sherwood
historic stage curtain in the
Grange Hall in April. Included in the work is taking down
the curtain and thoroughly
cleaning it, repainting of the
worn areas of the curtain and
installation of new pulleys for
the curtain. The work will be
done on site in mid-April over
a three day period. This company engages in restoration of
painted curtains found in town
halls, Grange halls, theaters
and opera houses. Most such
stage curtains in New England
and northeast U.S. were created between 1890 and 1940.
The social hour for Monday’s meeting will be arranged
by Bruce and June Huggins,
Sue Winter, Nelson and Linda
Park and Molly DeGiacco.
Reg, Mary Fitch
Open House Is
Sat. March 16
SOUTH NEW BERLIN
– An open house/50th wedding anniversary celebration
for Reggie and Mary Fitch,
of South New Berlin, will be
held at the South New Berlin
Fire House from 2 p.m. to 4
p.m. on Saturday, March 16.
Refreshments will be served.
GILBERTSVILLE NEWS
ROBERTA HALBERT, CORRESPONDENT
TELEPHONE 783-2445
The village and surrounding area were without electricity last Tuesday evening for
nearly two hours. I could not
confirm actual cause.
Travelers
Dean and Judy Veenhof recently returned from visiting
family in Margate and Marco
Island, Fla. On the return trip
they spent a weekend visiting with the Swanson family in Dillsburg, Pa., included
babysitting for granddaughter,
Gabby, while her parents were
away. They also traveled to
Nassau, Bahamas, over the
first weekend in March, to
visit their daughter and sonin-law, Kristi and Eddie Levi.
Bill Musson and Jan Costello spent President’s weekend
with Casey Costello in Boston, Mass. and with friends
and family in Rutland, Mass.
Claudette Newman and
daughter Scarlett along with
Cindy Faulk of Cooperstown
traveled to Haiti this past week
for church mission work.
Susie and Jim Pochy are
home after visiting family
and friends in Florida for over
three weeks.
Get Well
Don Hunt is going a bit
slower after falling from a ladder and injuring his shoulder.
He is planning to have surgery
on March 15 at Bassett.
Esther Hill was taken by
ambulance last Friday to Fox
Hospital. As of this writing,
she was in hopes of coming
home on Monday.
Personals
Chuck and Lynn Wade of
Providence, R.I. spent a day
recently with his mothe, Arlyn
Wade and Aunt Ruth Hoyt.
Shirley and Dick Keene
were judges for the 4-H demonstrations that were held on
Saturday in Milford.
Fund Raising
From now until April 18,
the returnable bottle/can bin
located next to the stores will
benefit the Butternuts Cemetery Association.
Birthday Celebration
Eldora Gregory of New Berlin celebrated her 96th birthday on March 6. My grandparents, Bob and Jennie Halbert,
took many trips to Florida and
other places with Eldora and
her husband Steve.
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GILBERTSVILLE - Butternut Valley Grange, Gilbertsville, will convene for its
monthly meeting on Monday,
March 11 at 7:30 p.m. at the
Grange Hall on Bloom Street.
During the evening, several
legislative concerns will be
discussed, among them being
the recently passed stricter
gun legislation in New York
and mandated emergency
generators at service stations.
Grange members Barton Snedaker and Douglas Dutcher,
along with Matthew Sheldon,
associate Grange member
and superintendent of Morris Central School, will share
thoughts on proposed legislation that could either lengthen
the traditional school year
and/or the length of the school
day for the purpose of raising
educational standards in the
state.
At the last meeting, Esther
Hill announced the winners in
the Family Activities contests
they are: Clinton Hall, woodworking; Janet Tobey, quilted
wall hanging; and Karen Johnson, quilted baby quilt. The
Grange voted a contribution
of $100 to the local SADD
Chapter after prom party to
be held this spring. Douglas
Dutcher was presented his
Golden Sheaf 50 year membership award, having originally joined the West Laurens
Grange in 1963.
The local Grange has en-
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Afton Chamber of Commerce
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A questionnaire, sent by the
AFTON – The Greater Afton
Area Chamber of Commerce chamber and returned by area
held its “kick-off” meeting Feb. businesses, suggested a desire
27 at Armetta’s Café on Main for classes, in such subjects as
Street in Afton. Local busi- fraud, web page development
ness owners, organizations and and contract law. With the chamcommunity leaders from Afton, ber’s slogan being “A Bridge to
Bainbridge, Nineveh, Harpurs- the Future” it was gratifying for
ville, Coventry and Sidney were the officers and board of the
chamber to feel the enthusiasm
present.
The program was lead by of area business and community
leaders to
John Redente and
the potenKerri Green from
tial that an
Creative Connecactive and
tions of Sidney.
supportive
The
emphasis
Chamber
was on the role
of Comof a chamber in
merce can
a community the
provide.
size of Afton and
Vinhow businesses,
cent’s
schools, organizaItalian
tions and the comRestaumunity must work
rant and
together to enable
our towns and vil- A DOOR PRIZE gift bas- the Main
lages to transition ket, created by Rainbow’s Street
&
to a productive End Consignment Shop Grill
in Sidney, is presented to Bakery
future.
Michelle Simonds (l.) by provided
Participants
were asked to give Elana Hulsey, shop owner refreshtheir impressions and president of the Greater ments and
of the greater Afton Afton Area Chamber of door prizarea, both pro and Commerce, at the chamber’s es for the
event; and
con. What kind of kick-off event Feb. 27.
Erika’s
a vision do the participants have for their commu- Cakery of Afton produced a denity? What actions can be taken licious “Bridge to the Future”
toward this vision? Most agreed cake. Other door prizes were
that the subjects of tourism donated by Layla’s florist in
and downtown revitalization Afton and Rainbow’s End Conneed to be addressed. A vision signment Shop in Sidney.
After nearly two hours, the
of the future would be where
young people want to become meeting concluded with Elana
active members, volunteers Hulsey, president of the Afton
and leaders in their hometown Area Chamber, thanking those
communities. Giving our youth who took a step toward this new
a reason to stay in the area by vision of the future for the area.
increasing cultural and employ- The hope is that this was only
ment opportunities was also a the first step in community cooperation and renewed growth.
primary focus.
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DR. CROAKER DANCING, one of many of D. Michael
Price’s magical paintings.
D. Michael Price Exhibits
At Sidney Library in March
SIDNEY - The Sidney Memorial Public Library invites
the public to enjoy the work
of local artist D. Michael
Price, on display in the Smart
Community Room, during the
month of March.
A fantasy artist whose works
have graced the walls of hundreds of galleries both nationally and internationally, Price
is a well-respected fine artist
as well as a published children’s book author/illustrator.
Working in acrylic and oil
mediums, his work will transport children and adults alike
into a magical fantasy world.
You will be spellbound by
their humor and originality.
Don’t miss it.
Woman’s Club To
Host Speaker From
Coop Extension
BAINBRIDGE - The Woman’s Club of Bainbridge will be
hosting a speaker from Cornell
University Cooperative Extension on “Healthy Cooking.”
Everyone is invited to attend
this informative presentation on
Wednesday, March 13 at 2 p.m.
For more information call Chairman Evelyn Baker, 967-7228.
PROMISE.
New York made a promise when it created the State University—
a promise to keep SUNY accessible to all students. But today,
the state is pulling back from that promise.
That shift threatens to erase student access.
A two-year funding freeze—on top of years of deep cuts in state
support—has shifted more of the cost of higher education onto
students and their families.
Erase hope for a brighter future for all New York.
Today, nearly 75 percent of SUNY’s operating budget comes
from tuition and fees, compared to a decade ago when
75 percent came from the state. So more and more funding
for SUNY is coming from tuition and fees. This amounts to
an increasing burden on lower- and middle-income families.
Erase opportunity.
Don’t let it happen. It’s time the state pays its fair share to
SUNY again.
Call your legislators. Tell them to increase funding for SUNY
in this year’s budget.
Tell lawmakers to keep the promise.
Call 1-877-255-9417
United University Professions
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Phillip H. Smith, President