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M A I L I N G L A B E L Participants in a recent Law Enforcement Torch Run
Joshman and Neil Case holding the Law Enforcement Torch Run torch.
By Mary M. Doremus Have you heard about the Law Enforcement Torch Run (LETR)? I’m sure you know about the Special Olympics. First a little information about LETR, then on to the “rest of the story”. LETR was created by Police Chief Richard LaMunyou in Wichita, Kansas in 1981. The run was developed to give law enforcement an avenue to be active in their community and support Special Olympics Kansas at the same time. In 1983 the International Association of Chiefs of Police endorsed the Kansas “Torch Run”, putting LETR “on the map” for Special Olympics (now the largest awareness & fundraising group for Special Olympics). Law enforcement is known as “Guardians of the Flame” and now law enforcement members and Special Olympics athletes carry the “Flame of Hope” into opening ceremonies at local, state, regional, national and the World Games. The flame symbolizes courage & celebration of diversity uniting communities around the globe. “Torch Run” has now grown to include Plane Pulls, Polar Plunges, Tip-A-Cops and more. Since the beginning, LETR has raised over $600 million for Special Olympics programs! This year’s Special Olympics World Games is being held in Austria in March. 2700 athletes and 1100 coaches from 107 countries will participate in snowboarding, figure skating, speed skating, alpine skiing, Nordic skiing snowshoeing, floorball, floor hockey and stick shooting from March 14th to March 25th. So how is this all connected? A local Winfield resident will be carrying the Law Enforcement Torch in Austria leading up to the Special Olympics events! I recently interviewed Trooper Neil Case, Troop C Underwater Recovery Team Senior Diver about his upcoming trip to Austria. Trooper Case is the Southern Tier Regional Director for LETR and was selected by a group of his peers to carry the “Flame of Hope” throughout Austria. (There were thousands of torch runners vying for this honor.) He will join a team of ten law enforcement officers and a Special Olympics athlete in Austria to bring awareness to the public about Special Olympics. Continued next column...
...Continued from previous column Neil is the only law enforcement representative from New York State taking part in the Law Enforcement Torch Runs! Neil described what his days will be like once he arrives in Austria. His team will make a 1 to 3 mile run into several cities/towns in Austria. At the end of each run there will be a L to r: Judy VanDuren, volunteer, 1 year of service; Jennifer Crosby, site manager; Joan small ceremony Merrick, volunteer and substitute site manager, 13 years of service; Russ Miller, driver; and speeches, Martha Welden, volunteer, 12 years of service; Connie Pope, volunteer, 3 years of service; then onto a bus Ellen Burdick, volunteer, 1 year of service. to get to the next run location. No, not your typical “vacation,” but he sure will get to see a lot of Austria. Neil, a 2001 Mt. Markham graduate. He went on By Russ Miller On President’s Day, the folks from the Focal Point to earn his degree from Binghamton University with the intent of becoming a teacher. In his junior year, meal site at Scott House in West Winfield had the day he changed his major to Law Enforcement. Neil’s off, so it was decided to have a little get-together at career started at the Cooperstown Police Depart- Kyle's Dinner. Several volunteers met for “Tea and ment. From there he went to the NYS Police in Nor- Crumpets”, otherwise known as a coffee break. Each wich (7 years), then Oneonta (2 years) and finally at volunteer works one day a week at the meal site Troop C Headquarters in Sydney where he was intro- packing meals to be delivered. Plus, they help with duced to the Troop C Dive Team. He now is head of the serving of the meal for those who eat at the Scott the team based in Richfield Springs, with a team of House. Not present due for a variety of reasons, Doug Capraro, volunteer and substitute driver, 5 seven. So why did Trooper Case become involved with the years of service; Anne Kantor, volunteer, 2 years of Torch Run and Special Olympics? Neil’s son Joshman service; Marge Chase, volunteer and has helped for Case is a Down syndrome child, so Neil has been a many years. Marge is like Russ Miller, been there part of the LETR and Special Olympics for many forever! Thank you to EVERYONE for all your help years. Joshman is 9 years old and attends school and your years of service! at Notre Dame in New Hartford. He plays flag football with the Ilion Angels, which includes special needs children from ages 6 to 18. Joshman also plays baseball and takes music lessons at KindermusWould you like to make a donaik in Chadwicks. I met Joshman when interviewing tion to Neil’s special fund? his Dad, he is an energetic 9-year-old and is very www.specialolympicsinc.donordrive.com, proud of his baby brother. (There are six children in click Donate To This Event, then type in his family ranging from age 2 to 22!). Neil Case in the search box and follow the What a fantastic way to make the public aware of instructions Special Olympics and all they do for children & adults OR with intellectual disabilities. Special Olympics pays Send a check to: the cost for Neil to travel to Austria, almost $10,000. Special Olympics Neil felt it would be nice if he could raise enough ATTN Victoria Rivers money to cover the amount Special Olympics is 1133 19th Street NW spending for his trip. That way Special Olympics can Washington, DC 20030 then use their money to help the many children & Include in the memo area: adults connected with their organization. FINAL LEG – NEIL CASE See donation information in box next column.
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I have wanted to say this for a long time. I have seen the effect of endless acts of kindness by so many members of our community. The giving you provide to people in need seems boundless. So I decided to write this to praise everyone who has compassion for our community:
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White’s Farm Supply, Inc. is excited to welcome Mark “Woody” Woodworth. Woody comes to us with over 30 years of construction industry and sales experience. He resides in Cazenovia with his wife Jan on their horse farm and they have 3 children. He is looking forward to serving and visiting our current and new customers. Woody can be reached at 315.771.1437 for all of your construction and outdoor power equipment needs.
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You are invited to join the Mt. Markham High School band in honoring the men and women of the military that fought and died for our freedom by performing this Memorial Day, Monday, May 29th in Bridgewater for the parade and ceremony. Contact Mrs. Cathy Thielke, MMHS Instrumental music teacher: cthielke@mmcsd.org, for more information. You may also reach Mrs. Thielke at 315.430.6962 and leave a message. Find the Mt. Markham Alumni Band on Facebook. We look forward to spending this very important and special community event with you! Andy Bryce, President
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Pot I’ve never had pot. But then again, I’ve never smoked a cigarette or had a cup of coffee. I’m still young, maybe someday. I’ve only actually seen pot, a joint, once in my life. It was 1972, I was 18, in the Air Force, attending a nuclear missile technical training school. We were getting on a military bus at Chanute AFB to go acrosss base to our school. One of my classmates discreetly opened his hand and showed me a joint. That’s it, my one and only encounter with pot. I know, I know, I must lead a very sheltered life. Apparently; but I’m okay with that. When I think about pot, I’m all over the map. Keep reading for an exercise in professional waffling. The Libertarian in me says the government should stay out of the banning pot business. Less rules, less laws, smaller, less intrusive government is preferred. Maybe some laws similar to alcohol would be okay. The Christian in me says to stay on the same track I’ve been on. I’ve only been drunk once in my life and that was 46 years ago. I will never voluntarily lose control of my faculties by consuming too much alcohol. It just seems an unwise thing to do. Ditto for pot. I’m a scatterbrain enough under normal circumstances; I certainly wouldn’t want to digress further by getting high. The Community Servant in me says to keep pot illegal. Pot use has serious negatives. You can’t be high and productive at the same time. You can’t be high and be a good spouse or parent at the same time. You can’t be high and drive a car or go to work. Buying pot is spending money that might better go for food, rent, clothes for your family. The Taxpayer in me says to legalize pot and tax it heavily. Since I don’t plan on buying pot regularly, I’ll not be paying any of those taxes. Maybe the money coming in from pot taxes will keep the kind of taxes I do pay from increasing. The Policy Analyst in me says to legalize pot, tax it, and use the tax revenue to help those who are addicted and their families who are suffering. The Aging Citizen in me is all for legalizing pot, particularly for medical purposes. I think the evidence is quite clear, marijuana is better at helping old-age maladies than prescription drugs. Inflamed joints, high blood pressure, chronic pain, digestive disorders, constipation, anxiety, cognitive awareness, sleeping issues, inflammation, muscular spasms, loss of appetite . . . and the list goes on-and-on, of areas where cannabis use does more good than harm. At least that’s what I’m told. When I get old and suffer from those ailments; I’m thinking I might give pot a try. What could it hurt?
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Audie was born in 1925, 7th of 13 children. He had a deadbeat dad who abandoned his family. Needless to say, his early years were difficult. As a young boy he had to shoot small game to put food on the table. When Japan bombed Pearl Harbor, he got in line with all the other men at the recruiting station. The problem was he was only 16 and very small. All the services turned him away. So, with his sister’s help, he falsified his birth certificate and returned to the Army recruiter. In the summer of 1942 he was a soldier in the 3rd Infantry Division, and continued there until the end of the war. In the Army’s sweep acrosss France after D-Day, Audie had one particular day of fighting that has been retold to millions of Americans in schoolbooks and in the movies. If was January 1945, the reconquest of Europe was going well. But the Germans had one last gasp of fight in them and went on the offensive. Audie’s Company was decimated; all the officers except him were killed. Of the 120 enlisted men, only 18 were still alive. Sending his troops to safety in the woods, Audie singlehandedly repulsed an attack. Out of ammunition, he climbed atop a burning tank and began spraying the oncoming Germans with the tank’s .50-caliber machine gun. Audie saved his troops from certain death. They watched the entire one-man show from the edge of the woods. Four years later, when he was Time Magazine’s ‘Man of the Year,’ actor James Cagney read the story and invited him to Hollywood. Audie acted in 40 films.
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Rowland W. Salisbury, 96, of Vero Beach, FL, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 20, 2017, at the VNA Hospice House with family by his side. Rowland graduated from West Winfield High School in 1938. He married Marian Hughes of Whitesboro, NY, in 1942 and they lived in West Winfield until retirement in 1976. They moved to Vero Beach, FL in 1985. He enlisted in the Army in 1942 and served in the 14th Tank Battalion until the end of the war. Rowland and his father operated Salisbury’s Garage on East Main Street in West Winfield from 1945 until 1975. Many will remember purchasing candy at the garage. He also drove school buses for West Winfield Central School for many years. He was an avid golfer and was proud of his 4 holesin-one. He and his wife travelled around the United States playing at many championship golf courses and also visited the Royal and Ancient Golf Club of St Andrews in Scotland. Rowland is survived by his wife of 74 years; a son, Keith (Susan) Salisbury, of Wappingers Falls, NY; a daughter, Carolyn (David) Brigham of Loudon, TN. He also is survived by four grandchildren; six greatgrandchildren; a brother, Robert (Marilyn) Salisbury of Utica, NY; his nephew, William (Mary) Salisbury of Whitesboro NY. Interment will be in the Crown Hill Memorial Park in Clinton NY in the summer.
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Erma Witter, formerly of Unadilla Forks, NY, peacefully passed on February 23, 2017. She was surrounded by her family. Erma was born on December 11, 1938 to Rev. Nelson and Marie Streeter. She married the love of her life, Joel Witter, on September 12, 1959. They lived their love for each other for almost 50 years, until he passed in 2009. She loved her Savior and proved it in her daily life in the way she loved and served others. She was a long -time member of the First Baptist Church of Brookfield where she taught Sunday School classes, sang in the choir, and helped with Vacation Bible School in the summer. She was recently a resident of the Masonic Care Community in Utica where she sang in the choir, organized a Bible Study, and performed numerous acts of kindness for other residents and staff. She was predeceased by her husband, Joel Eugene Witter, her brother Robert Streeter & his wife Joyce, and her sister-in-law Loretta Witter. She is survived by her brother Nelson R. Streeter & and his wife Ellen, her brother-in-law Bruce Witter, her children Suzannah & David Monser, Terrance Witter and John Bush, Genia & Patrick Marthage, Jonathan & Karen Witter, and her 7 grandchildren of whom she was very proud: Michelle and Shane Monser, Samuel and Merissa Marthage, Jessica, Rebekah and Silas Witter. She also leaves many loving nieces and nephews. Calling hours, with memorial service immediately following, were held from 3 PM to 5 PM on February 27, 2017, at the First Baptist Church of Brookfield in Brookfield, NY, with Rev. Mark Thall officiating. The family would like to give thanks to the Masonic Care Community for the complete and loving care they gave Erma over the past year. They’d also like to thank the staff at St. Luke’s Memorial Hospital for their exceptional and compassionate efforts on Erma’s behalf. Donations may be made in Erma’s memory to Brookfield Fire Dept., First Baptist Church of Brookfield or Masonic Care Community in Utica, New York. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the care of the Paul Funeral Home of Brookfield. To offer a message of condolence: paulfuneralhome.net
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Byron G. Hull, 53, of West Winfield, passed away unexpectedly on February 19, 2017, at Little Falls Hospital. He was born July 16, 1962, in Herkimer, and is the son of the late Robert G. Hull, and Mary Ferguson Winegard. Byron attended Mount Markham High School. He enjoyed fishing; playing horseshoes; watching football, especially the Minnesota Vikings; NASCAR especially Dale Earnhardt; and listening to Bob Dylan. He is survived by his mother, Mary Winegard, West Winfield; his fiancée Christine Krouse, West Winfield; children, Jessica Hull, Jennifer Hull, Dylan Hull, Sandi Krouse & husband Michael Pierce, and Meagan Hull; three grandchildren, Anthony and Vincent Testa, and Alexander Cooke; two brothers, Bobby Hull; and Loren & his wife Nicole Winegard; several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. He was predeceased by his father, Robert Hull. Byron's family would like to express their thanks to the staff of Bassett Healthcare, and Little Falls Hospital, for the care and compassion shown to Byron and his family. Calling hours were Thursday, 5 PM to 7 PM., at Dimbleby, Friedel, Williams & Edmunds Funeral Home, West Winfield. A prayer service began at 7 PM, at the conclusion of visitation.
Joseph A. Sprague, 61, of West Winfield, passed away unexpectedly at his home on February 13, 2017. A memorial service was held Friday at 10 AM at the Dimbleby, Friedel, Williams & Edmunds Funeral Home, West Winfield. In accordance with Joe's wishes, there are no calling hours. Kindly consider a donation in Joe's memory to the Wounded Warrior Project.
R. Thomas Jones (Tom) lost his valiant 10 ½ year battle with carcinoid cancer at home on Wednesday, February 22 with his loving family at his side. Tom was born in Utica, NY on September 2, 1947 to Harold T. & Alma Selking Jones. He was a 1965 graduate of West Winfield Central School and also a 1965 graduate of Reppert School of Auctioneering, Decatur, IN. In 1969, he graduated from SUNY New Paltz and immediately began his teaching career in Schenectady. In 1972, he returned home to West Winfield to begin his 30 year career as a 6th grade teacher at Mount Markham Central School, where he was affectionately known as Mr. "J". He also continued running his family's auction business, "Tom Jones Auctions", retiring in 2014. On August 18, 1973, Tom married the former Erin O'Connelll at the Church of the Blessed Sacrament in Mohawk. Thus began a loving union of 43 years. Tom was not only an auctioneer and educator, but also an avid hunter who loved nothing more than quiet time spent in the woods and at his hunting camp in the Town of Ohio. He also loved doing benefit auctions for local fire departments, DU, NRA, Hospice and especially Brookfield Central School Seniors. He was a former member and past secretarytreasurer of the New York State Auctioneer's Association, former member and past secretary of the Henry Hiteman Engine and Hose Company, former trustee of the Village of West Winfield and a member of and past president of Mt. Markham Optimist Club. Tom is survived by his beloved wife, Erin; his cherished sons, Ryan (Sheila) of Bridgewater, NY Brett (Laci) of Farmington, NY and Mark (Beth) of Wake Forest, NC; his adored grandchildren, Reilly, Reganne, Rori, Erin and Katie Jones; his sister, Brenda (Ed) Wolanski of Sauquoit, NY; his in-law's, Cathy Metzler of AL, Tom & Nancy Vivlamore of SC, John & Irma O'Connell of CO & Peg Olson and Kevin Wren of Mohawk, NY; and aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. He was predeceased by his parents, Harold & Alma, in-law's, Jack & Bettie O'Connell and best friend, Peter Smith. The family would like to thank Dr. Desai and Staff at the Regional Cancer Center and especially Windy Mitchell for all of the comfort and support over the last ten years. Thanks are also given to the entire staff of Hospice & Palliative Care for their compassionate, supportive care. Family and friends were invited to attend a Memorial Service held on Monday at 11 AM at the Dimbleby, Friedel, Williams & Edmunds Funeral Home, West Winfield. Family and friends were invited to call on Sunday from 2 PM to 5 PM. In lieu of flowers, please consider the Carcinoid Cancer Foundation #492, 333 Mamaroneck Ave., White Plains, NY 10605, www.carcinoid.org or Hospice and Palliative Care, 4277 Middle Settlement Rd., New Hartford, NY 13413, www.hospicecareinc.org. For online expressions of sympathy please go to www.dfwefh.com
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Mt. Markham’s Artist of the Week by Mrs. Maugeri
Senior Ali Major is posing next to one of her paintings on display at the Bassett Health Care Center in Herkimer. It is Youth Art Month and we have 20 pieces of Art from students in the middle school and high school on display for the month of March. Youth Art Month encourages support for quality school art programs. The program provides a medium for recognizing skills developed through visual arts experiences.
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WEDNESDAY, MARCH 1, 2017
THE FUTURE OF FARMING
Art Field Trip
A Column of News & Comment by Senator James L. Seward As our world evolves and technological advances propel us forward at lightning speed, one constant remains – agriculture. No matter how smart our cell phones become or how large our television screens grow, agriculture persists as the economic, social and environmental binding force. According to the New York State Agriculture and Markets website, about 23 percent of New York State's land area, or 7 million acres, is farmland. There are nearly 36,000 family farms producing some of the world’s best food. Agriculture is a major driver of the New York State economy and the state ranks high among the major agricultural states in the nation, ranking in the top 10 in 30 commodities. New York is the second largest producer of apples and maple syrup, second in cabbage and snap beans, third in grapes, grape juice and wine, and fourth in pears and dairy, which is the largest segment of the agricultural sector. Farming is also the tie that binds many communities together socially. Farmers markets, harvest fests and other fine events are celebrated year round. These types of gatherings are reminders of our heritage and a welcome chance to come together and stay in touch with friends and family. With our growing environmental concerns, we also look to the farming community for guidance. Farmers have always been among the best stewards of the land; after all, it is a central part of their livelihood. More and more the news media draw attention to the development of “green” industries. Nothing is greener than agriculture. In fact, many technological breakthroughs take place on farms both small and large. Agriculture contributes so much to our daily lives, but it is an industry that has been hit by hard times. It is also a demanding occupation and those who take up the farming mantle must be very special. Preparing the next generation of farmers is also a critical role. All of those individuals are being duly recognized from February 18 - 25 National Future Farmers of America Week. The FFA was founded in 1928 by thirty-three young farm boys at a hotel in Kansas City, and is currently made up of more than 600-thousand student members in grades seven through twelve. There are over 7,500 chapters headquartered in every state in the nation, Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands. More than 11,000 advisors and agriculture teachers work with students on subjects like agriscience, biotechnology, and horticulture. FFA students divide their time ‘If we were animals, between classroom learning and hands-on experience in perhaps we might the field. After high school, many of these students go on qualify for protection to productive careers in various agriculture fields. Others as an endangered parlay their FFA knowledge into further studies at colleges species. But we are and universities and graduate with advanced degrees. only human beings It is clear that the FFA has played a significant role in with disabilities, so making certain that agricultural education is a mainstay of our communities. I am also confident that the FFA will we do not.’ Lord Kevin Shinkwin, continue to connect students to exciting careers in the sciwho is a disabled mem- ence, business and technology of agriculture. The FFA promotes, among other things, citizenship, volber of the House of unteerism, patriotism and cooperation. The motto, “learnLords, on a legal loop- ing to do, doing to learn, earning to live, living to serve” hole that allows selective gives direction of purpose to the students who take an acabortions based on dis- tive role in succeeding in agricultural education. ability in the United KingI am proud to represent a number of fine Future Farmers dom. of America chapters. I often see the students in their traditional blue corduroy jackets at our local county fairs, and ”Excerpted by permission | © WORLD magwelcome the opportunity to meet with groups from across azine, all rights reserved www.worldmag.org.” my district when they visit the Capitol in Albany. Their dedication to the mission of premier leadership, personal growth and career Licensed Real Estate Agent success through agricul315.768.1680 Office x204 tural education is ad315.525.9676 Cell mirable. 315.768.1685 Fax I salute all of the youth, linda.williams@coldwellbankerprime.com teachers and advisors and www.coldwellbankerprime.com wish them the best during National FFA Week. 4848 Commercial Drive, Suite 800
by DeAnna-Maie Guido, Journalism On February 15th Mt. Markham Art Students attended attend a Teacher/Student art show called Natural Reflections of 2017. Ten Mount Markham students attended this open reception as a field trip with Mrs Maugeri to Little Falls. Three of her students and their art work were hung up and displayed for others to see and recognize their potential art skills. These three students were Jenna Albrecht, acrylic painting called Roaring River; Alisha Duh, acrylic painting called The Pink Garden; and last but not least Samantha Smaldone, pastel called Frankiedoodle. All Herkimer County School's art students and teachers were invited to this art show and reception opening that was held between 5:30pm-6:30pm that night. Before attending the art show Mrs. Maugeri brought us to a local restaurant and she paid for the food while students pitched in with the tips for the waitresses.
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The Tax and Real Estate Report #6 Miles & Jill Wheat, Housatonic, MA welcomed Betsy Patricia into their family on Monday, February 13, 2017 at 3:05 PM. Betsey weighed 5 lbs. 13 oz. She joins her sister Ruth, age 5 & her brother Tommy, age 2 at home. Betsy’s grandparents are Carl & Cathy Wheat, West Winfield, NY
THANK YOU! Thank You to each of you, for the getwell cards, visits, words of encouragement, flowers, telephone calls, letters and prayers while Reba Crewell was in the Hospital and Rehab Center. Reba’s fall at home on December 8, 2016, the four operations and returns to rehab, weakened her so much. With her loving family at her side she passed on to her God on February 15, 2017. We thank everyone; family, friends and neighbors for all their kindness and sympathy, cards, kind words, flowers, food, donations and visiting with the family. William, Pamela, Jeffrey and sister, Betty Washburn
SKYWARN® Spotter Class Offered on March 11
The Leonardsville Fire Dept. is hosting a free National Weather Service Basic SKYWARN® Storm Spotter Class on Saturday March 11 starts at 1pm. Registration is not required but you can at weather.gov/bgm then click on storm spotter training. The NWS has 122 local Weather Forecast Offices, each with a Warning Coordination Meteorologist, who is responsible for administering the SKYWARN® program in their local area. Training is free and typically last about 2 hours. You'll learn: • Basics of thunderstorm development • Fundamentals of storm structure • Identifying potential severe weather features • Information to report • How to report information • Basic severe weather safety Refreshments will be available.
Hope you all had a healthy week, as I know that is a scarce commodity this year! This week I’d like to cover a few different odds and ends, but yet important. Topics this week include “Student Loan Interest”, “Tuition and Fees”, Schedule A “Itemized Deductions”, mileage rates Student Loan Interest is deductible on p1 of your federal Form1040. You can deduct up to $2500 of interest, but for 2016 a phase out begins once your modified adjusted gross income reaches over $65K (SGL), $130K (MFJ). No deduction is allowed once you reach MAGI of $80K/$160K. Tuition and Fees are also deducted on p1 of Form 1040 once Form 8917 has been completed. You can deduct qualified expenses for the tax year and up to the next 3 months of the following year (due to the way school years are calculated). The maximum deduction is $4K if AGI is not more than $65K(SGL) $130K(MFJ). Qualified Education Expenses (QEE) are fees and expenses required by the institution as a condition for enrollment or attendance. Books, supplies and equipment used in a course of study. Non-academic fees (i.e. student activity fees, athletic fees) if required for enrollment are also deductible. NOT deductible are personal expenses such as room & board, insurance, student health fees and transportation. Schedule A, Itemized Deductions – this used to be a pretty good deal if you had large medical expenses, paid a lot for mortgage interest or real property taxes, qualified for Employee Business expenses or had investment expenses. Over the years the ‘standard deduction’ has gotten higher so fewer people qualify. Itemized deductions have to be more than $6300(SGL), $9300(HOH), $12,600(MFJ). I believe we will eventually see itemized deductions phased out. Mileage Rates – deducting mileage for a business is commonly known; however, not many know that you can also deduct mileage for medical trips, moving and charity. Charity includes miles driven by volunteer firefighters and ambulance/EMTs for meetings/events at their department and to calls! Business mile rates are $0.54, so if your employer pays you .32/mile you can claim the other .22 on your taxes if you can itemize! Medical and moving mileage rates are $0.19, medical is reported on your Schedule A and moving is reported on Form 3903. Charity mileage is $0.14 and also reported on Schedule A. NEXT WEEK: Social Security, Supplemental SS and SS Disability – what you wanted to know but couldn’t get anyone on the other end of the phone to answer the same way twice!
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KAC Seeks Submissions for Exhibition 2018-2019 Season
The Kirkland Art Center in Clinton, NY seeks submissions for our 2018 - 2019 exhibition season. All visual media accepted. The gallery is the main room of a former Methodist church with an over 50 year track record of exhibiting the work of regional and national contemporary artists. There is uninterrupted wall space along two 47 foot walls with 16 foot ceilings. Adjustable track lighting runs parallel to each wall. KAC is responsible for: Publicity: announcement cards (mailed to our member list and distributed locally), web site and social media outlets (Facebook, Instagram and enewsletter). Opening reception with refreshments provided. All artwork is insured while on premises KAC receives a 30% commission on all sold artwork TO APPLY: DEADLINE is Friday, March 31 2017 Please submit via e-mail to info@kacny.org with “KAC EXHIBITIONS” in the subject line: 10 jpeg images clearly labeled with artist name and title of work A corresponding slide list that includes: the artists name, title of work, date of work, medium and dimensions. A one page artist statement Selection is based on quality of work presented for review. The KAC Exhibition Committee is comprised of working artists, art and museum professionals and KAC Staff who select and schedule exhibitions. The committee convenes for the selection process once per year. The KAC Gallery is open to the public T-F 930 AM to 430 PM and by appointment.
Safe Tractor & Machinery Operation Program
Cornell Cooperative Extension of Herkimer County will be offering a Safe Tractor and Machinery Operation Program to youth and adults 14 years of age and older. We invite and encourage all farm and nonfarm youth and adults who will be working on or around machinery to participate in the program. The program will be held at Clinton Tractor on April 18-20 from 830 AM to 3 PM each day. The cost for 4 -H members is $25. For non-members the cost is $30. Lunch and all program materials are included. Pre-registration is required by April 7. You can register online at: https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/2017TractorSafety-2_221 or by calling the Herkimer County 4-H Office at 315.866.7920. If you have any questions regarding this or other 4-H programs please call or email Jennifer Collins at jlr34@cornell.edu.
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Knock Your Socks Off Foot Clinic Offered by Central NY Diabetes Education Program
On Friday March 10, 2017, at noon the Mohawk Valley Health System’s Central New York Diabetes Education Program (CNY Diabetes) is offering a free "Knock Your Socks Off!" foot (podiatry) clinic for people with diabetes. The event will take place at the CNY Diabetes Education Program office located on the 4th floor of the Faxton St Luke’s Campus, 1676 Sunset Avenue, Utica. An area podiatrist will conduct a brief educational seminar followed by a personal foot exam. For more information or to register, please call CNY Diabetes at 315.624.5620. Proper foot care is especially critical for people with diabetes because they are prone to foot problems such as a loss of feeling in their feet, changes in the shape of their feet and foot ulcers or sores that do not heal.
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COOKING WITH SHARON At Clayville Library Sunday, March 12th ~ 1 PM 3 Gourmet Crock Pot Recipes Make and Take Home Sign-up Required! $25.00 ingredients fee
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Seeking Nominations 18th Annual Historic Preservation Awards for Otsego & Schoharie Counties
Do you know a person or business who has gone the extra mile to revitalize or preserve the historic character of their home, barn, storefront, landscape or streetscape? Help us celebrate the people, buildings, and cultural landscapes that contribute to our region's history and community! Nominate a deserving project within one of the following categories. Nomination forms are due April 10th, 2017! Cornerstone Award For a project that promotes a preservation ethic through the maintenance or repair of a historic home, building or landscape. Renaissance Award For a project that revitalizes a home, building or landscape while keeping or renewing its historic character through substantial rehabilitation or adaptive re-use. Properties receiving this award are not only improved in their own right, but provide benefits to the neighborhood or community. Preservation Advocate Award For an individual or group who has worked tirelessly on preservation projects and/or encourages tangible historic preservation goals for the community's benefit. Community Pillar Award For a municipal, commercial, or institutional project that demonstrates responsible stewardship of, and a commitment to, the historic integrity of a building, landscape, or streetscape. Education and Outreach Award For a project such as an educational publication, history exhibit or program, or interpretive signage. Projects nominated in this category must demonstrate that they further historic preservation goals or objectives. Any questions? Please contact Terry Donley at admin@otsego2000.org or 607.547.8881.
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 1, 2017
2017 Ecumenical Lenten Services Area churches celebrate the Lenten season with Wednesday services leading up to Holy Week. All services begin at 7 PM. The schedule for 2017 follows: Ash Wednesday, March 1st The Federated Church: Host ~ Pastor Ken McKenzie Pastor Rick Waite preaching Wednesday, March 8th People’s Undenominational Church of Cedarville: Host ~ Pastor Rick Waite Pastor Peter Spiak preaching Wednesday, March 15th Congregational Church of Bridgewater: Host ~ Pastor Peter Spiak Pastor Jill Stellman preaching Wednesday. March 22nd Episcopal Church of Richfield Springs: Host ~ Jill Stellman Pastor Ken McKenzie preaching Wednesday, March 29th Leonardsville United Methodist Church: Host ~ Carol Lewis Carol Lewis preaching Wednesday, April 5th Community Baptist Church of Miller’s Mills: Host ~Pastor Ed Woodworth Pastor Ed Woodworth preaching NOTE: Snow cancellation policy if school is closed or all after school events cancelled at Mount Markham, the evening service will be cancelled.
HC Office for the Aging/NY Connects now accepting ONLINE donations
Herkimer County Office for the Aging/NY Connects provides a variety of services for older adults in the community. The mission of Herkimer County Office for the Aging is to assist individuals to remain in their homes and be as independent as possible. Herkimer County Office for the Aging/NY Connects receives funding from the federal, state, and county governments to provide services. The number of older adults who need assistance is increasing and to continue to meet the need we will need additional funding. One of the ways that we obtain additional funding is from donations. Herkimer County Office for the Aging/NY Connects now has the ability to accept online donations via our website. Anyone can donate. To make an online donation: www.herkimercounty.org, then Departments, then Office for the Aging. Or you can mail your donation to: Herkimer County OFA 109 Mary Street, Suite 1101, Herkimer, NY 13350. Office for the Aging call 315.867.1121.
LAST CHANCE ~ Get Involved with Strong
Hearts NY
Last chance to get involved in the Strong Hearts for New York exciting new heart disease prevention study in Herkimer County. The project is being offered in Dolgeville, Herkimer, Ilion, and Mohawk through a partnership between Bassett Research Institute, Cornell Cooperative Extension, and Cornell University. If you are a woman 40 or older who wants to improve your health by managing your weight, you may qualify. For more information, go to : www.strongheartsne wyork.org To see if you qualify or to learn more about the study, call Linda Robbins at Cornell Cooperative Extension of Herkimer County at 315.866.7920 X223. Don’t miss out…. call now. Help us get the word out. Share with friends and family!
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WACKY HAT & CHILI CONTEST SUNDAY, MARCH 12TH Schuyler Lake United Methodist Church Church St, Schuyler Lake
11 AM to 2 PM Interested in entering your favorite Crockpot Chili? Call for details: 315.858.2038 315.585.2575 607.847.8513 Judging at NOON! Prizes for Chili Categories and the Best Wacky Hat! (Soups also available) ALL ARE WELCOME NO CHARGE TAKE OUTS AVAILABLE Community Service of Schuyler Lake UMC
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315.822.4321 LEGAL NOTICE FAH, LLC Articles of Org. filed NY Sec. of State (SSNY) 1/18/17. Office in Herkimer Co. SSNY design. Agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to The LLC 1 Hillcrest Center Dr Ste. #325 Spring Valley, NY 10977. Purpose: Any lawful activity. 1 8
LEGAL NOTICE DELIA PIZZA, LLC Articles of Org. filed NY Sec. of State (SSNY) 12/14/2016. Office in Herkimer Co. SSNY desig. agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to PO Box 134, West Winfield, NY 13491. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 25 1
LEGAL NOTICE Notice of Formation of Limited Liability Company (LLC) Name: HARDY FAMILY FARM, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on December 13, 2016. Office Location: Herkimer County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to: 718 Aney Hill Road, Mohawk, NY 13407. Purpose: to engage in any and all business for which LLCs may be formed under the New York LLC law. 11 15
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OLIVE LYNCH REAL ESTATE, LLC Articles of Org. filed NY Sec. of State (SSNY) 11/18/2016. Office in Herkimer Co. SSNY desig. agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to 111 Park Ave., Herkimer, NY 13350. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 25 1
MOHAWK VALLEY LOGISTICS, LLC Articles of Org. filed NY Sec. of State (SSNY) 1/4/2017. Office in Herkimer Co. SSNY desig. agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to 143 Carder Ln., Frankfort, NY 13340, which is also the principal business location. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 25 1
LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE BY PUBLICATION OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY RON’S SERVICE STATION, LLC filed articles of organization with the Secretary of State on December 23, 2016. Its principal office is in Herkimer County, New York. The Secretary of State of the State of New York has been designated as agent upon whom service of process against the LLC may be served, and the address to which the Secretary of State shall mail a copy of process in any action or proceeding against the Company is RON’S SERVICE STATION, LLC, 132 Main Street, Frankfort, NY 13340. The purpose of the Company is to engage in the motor vehicle towing, service, repair and sales business and in any lawful act or activity for which a limited liability company may be organized under the Limited Liability Company Law. 11 15
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Notice of Formation of King Logging & Construction, LLC. Office Location: Herkimer County, NY. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York (“SSNY”) on 06/22/2016. SSNY is designated agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served, and SSNY shall mail process to King Logging & Construction, LLC, 392 Elwood Rd, Fort Plain, NY 13339. Purpose: any lawful purpose. 25 1
PUBLIC HEARING TOWN OF BRIDGEWATER NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a public hearing will be held by the Town Board of the Town of Bridgewater on the 9th day of March, 2017 at 6:30 pm at the Town of Bridgewater Municipal Building located at 404 State Route 8, Bridgewater, NY regarding the amendment of the Dog Control local law of the Town of Bridgewater. Any resident of the Town of Bridgewater is entitled to be heard upon the proposed amendment at the public hearing. Copies of the proposed amended are available for review at the Town of Bridgewater Clerk’s Office. Town of Bridgewater Laura Eaton, Clerk
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ROUTE 51 BEER BELLY BOB'S LLC Art. Of Org. Filed Sec. of State of NY 09/29/2016. Off. Loc.: Herkimer Co. SSNY designated as agent upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY to mail copy of process to The LLC, 1494 Barringer Road, Ilion, NY 13357. Purpose: Any lawful act or activity. 22 29
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LEGAL NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE Many Roots Earth Center LLC Notice of formation of Limited Liability Company (LLC) Articles of Organization filed with Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on: 11/30/2016. Office location: Herkimer County, New York. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. Post office address SSNY shall mail copy of process to: The LLC, 2739 Newport Road, Poland, NY 13431. Purpose: Any lawful purpose permitted under LLC Law. 25 1
LEGAL NOTICE COMSTOCK AUTOMOTIVE HOLDINGS LLC Art. Of Org. Filed Sec. of State of NY 01/26/2017. Off. Loc.: Herkimer Co. SSNY designated as agent upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY to mail copy of process to The LLC, 87 North Helmer Avenue, Dolgeville, NY 13329. Purpose: Any lawful act or activity. 15 22
LEGAL NOTICE Murray Leasing, LLC. Notice of formation of Limited Liability Company ("LLC"). Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York ("SSNY") on January 20, 2017. Office location: 3106 NYS Route 8, West Winfield, New York 13491. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY may mail a copy of any process to Murray Leasing, LLC, 3106 NYS Route 8, West Winfield, New York 13491. The LLC is to be managed by one or more members. Purpose: Any lawful act under New York LLC Law. 1 8
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LEGAL NOTICE Pine Hills Golf Course, LLC. Notice of formation of Limited Liability Company ("LLC"). Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York ("SSNY") on January 24, 2017. Office location: 247 Jones Road, Frankfort, New York 13340. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY may mail a copy of any process to Pine Hills Golf Course, LLC, 247 Jones Road, Frankfort, New York 13340. The LLC is to be managed by one or more members. Purpose: Any lawful act under New York LLC Law. 1 8
Approach Properties, LLC . Filed: 1/13/17 . Office: Herkimer Co. Formed in WA: 11/19/16. SSNY designated as agent for process & shall mail to its foreign add: 416 33rd Ave, Seattle, WA 98122. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy Of State, 801 Capitol Way S Po Box 40234, Olympia, WA 98504-0234. Purpose: General. 22 29
LEGAL NOTICE REBRU PROPERTIES LLC Art. Of Org. Filed Sec. of State of NY 01/24/2017. Off. Loc.: Herkimer Co. SSNY designated as agent upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY to mail copy of process to The LLC, P.O. Box 431 Herkimer, NY 13350. Purpose: Any lawful act or activity. 8 15
LEGAL NOTICE Marsh Property Management, LLC. Notice of formation of Limited Liability Company ("LLC"). Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York ("SSNY") on January 20, 2017. Office location: 238 Stafford Road, West Winfield, New York 13491. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY may mail a copy of any process to Marsh Property Management, LLC, 238 Stafford Road, West Winfield, New York 13491. The LLC is to be managed by one or more members. Purpose: Any lawful act under New York LLC Law. 1 8
LEGAL NOTICE Notice of Formation of a NY Limited Liability Company. Name: Jason Crippen Enterprises LLC. Articles of Organization filing date with Secretary of State (SSNY) was 3 January 2017. Office location: Herkimer County. SSNY has been designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served and SSNY shall mail copy of process to 127 East Albany St, Herkimer, NY 13350. Purpose is to engage in any and all business activities permitted under NYS laws. 1 8
LEGAL NOTICE FSNC, LLC Articles of Org. filed NY Sec. of State (SSNY) 1/18/17. Office in Herkimer Co. SSNY design. Agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to The LLC 1 Hillcrest Center Dr. Ste. #325 Spring Valley, NY 10977. Purpose: Any lawful activity. 1 8
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 1, 2017
WEST WINFIELD STAR
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NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING OF THE QUALIFIED VOTERS OF BROOKFIELD CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a special meeting of the qualified voters of the Brookfield Central School District shall be held at the Brookfield Central School building in said District, on Wednesday, March 15, between the hours of 12:00 Noon and 8:00 P.M. The following proposition will be submitted for voter approval at said meeting: PROPOSITION Shall the following resolution be adopted to wit: RESOLVED THAT THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE BROOKFIELD CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT IS HEREBY AUTHORIZED TO UNDERTAKE CERTAIN CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS CONSISTING OF RECONSTRUCTION OF THE MAIN SCHOOL BUILDING AND FACILITIES, SITE IMPROVEMENTS AND THE ACQUISITION OF CERTAIN ORIGINAL FURNISHINGS, EQUIPMENT, AND APPARATUS AND OTHER INCIDENTAL IMPROVEMENTS REQUIRED IN CONNECTION THEREWITH FOR SUCH CONSTRUCTION AND SCHOOL USE, ALL AT AN ESTIMATED MAXIMUM AGGREGATE COST OF $2,865,000; AND THAT SUCH COST, OR SO MUCH THEREOF AS MAY BE NECESSARY, SHALL BE RAISED BY THE LEVY OF A TAX TO BE COLLECTED IN ANNUAL INSTALLMENTS, WITH SUCH TAX TO BE OFFSET BY STATE AID AVAILABLE THEREFORE; AND, IN ANTICIPATION OF SUCH TAX, DEBT OBLIGATIONS OF THE SCHOOL DISTRICT AS MAY BE NECESSARY NOT TO EXCEED SUCH ESTIMATED MAXIMUM AGGREGATE COST SHALL BE ISSUED. NOTICE IS HEREBY FURTHER GIVEN that the text of the aforesaid proposition may appear on the ballot labels in the following abbreviated form: PROPOSITION Shall the proposition set forth in the legal notice of this special voter meeting, authorizing reconstruction and equipping of the existing main school building and facilities, site and incidental improvements, all at an estimated maximum aggregate cost of $2,865,000; the issuance of debt obligations of the School District therefor, and the levy of a tax in annual installments therefor, with such tax to be offset by state aid available therefor, all as more fully described in said notice, be approved? The School District, acting as lead agency to the extent necessary for this purpose under the State Environmental Quality Review Act and the applicable regulations promulgated thereunder ("SEQRA"), has completed its environmental review and, on January 4, 2017, has duly determined and found the purpose to be a type II action which will not have a significant impact on the environment and is not subject to any further environmental review under SEQRA. AND NOTICE IS ALSO GIVEN that applications for absentee ballots to vote on the proposition may be applied for at the office of the School District Clerk. Any such application must be received by the District Clerk at least seven days before the date of the aforesaid special district meeting if the ballot is to be mailed to the voter, or the day before such special district meeting if the ballot is to be delivered personally to the voter. A list of all persons to whom absentee ballots shall have been issued shall be available for public inspection in the office of the District Clerk during regular office hours on each of the five days prior to the day of the vote (excluding Saturday and Sunday). An absentee ballot must reach the office of the District Clerk not later than 5:00 p.m. on the day of such special district meeting. DATED: January 4, 2017 Board of Education Brookfield Central School District Brookfield, New York Christa E. Case, District Clerk, Dated: 1/19/2017
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the annual inspection of the Brookfield Central School buildings of the Brookfield Central School District for fire hazards which might endanger the lives of students, teachers, employees therein was completed on 1/11/2017 and the report thereof is available at the office of the Brookfield Central School at 1910 Fairground Road, Brookfield, NY for inspection by all interested persons. Christa E. Case District Clerk February 10, 2017
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TOWN OF WINFIELD, COUNTY OF HERKIMER, STATE OF NEW YORK WHICH WILL BE FILED ON OR BEFORE MAY 1, 2017. THIS INFORMATION MAY BE REVIEWED, BY APPOINTMENT, IN THE ASSESSOR'S OFFICE AT: 108 COURT STREET, SUITE 3200, HERKIMER, NY 13350 BETWEEN THE HOURS OF 10 AM AND 12 PM ON MARCH 1, 2017 AND
315.867.1632 DATED: 1st day of March, 2017
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TOWN OF LITCHFIELD, COUNTY OF HERKIMER, STATE OF NEW YORK WHICH WILL BE FILED ON OR BEFORE MAY 1, 2017. THIS INFORMATION MAY BE REVIEWED, BY APPOINTMENT, IN THE ASSESSOR'S OFFICE AT: 108 COURT STREET, SUITE 3200, HERKIMER, NY 13350 BETWEEN THE HOURS OF 10 AM AND 12 PM ON MARCH 1, 2017 AND
315.867.1632 DATED: 1st day of March, 2017
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THE BROOKFIELD COURIER It Happened In Brookfield
Leonardsville/ West Edmeston Corridor By Barb Howard
By Elizabeth “Perk” Stalter
A friend of mine also was interested in learning more about Albert Beney. She thought that he might have been the artist who had decorated the interior of Masonic Lodge in Chenango County. We visited the meeting room, and indeed, the decor closely resembled that of the odd Fellows Hall about which I wrote last week. The ceiling was embossed with plaster wreaths which encircled several Masonic symbols. On the wall in the front of the room, from ceiling to floor, a large archway is depicted. The supporting columns on each side give the impression that you could walk right between them toward where two life-sized figures are standing. The mural is rendered in such fine perspective that even the diamond-shaped flooring tiles are designed to look as if you could stand upon them -- but they are painted against the vertical FLAT wall! We could find no signature, but the technique certainly resembles Albert’s style. Last fall I was invited to the Quincy Square Historical Society in Earlville. Albert and his family lived there form about 1910. I was able to share the information I had about him and his artistry and the society members added stories they knew about the family. On that day, one of the ladies had lifted the lid on a large oak cabinet, and to her surprise there was a label attached which read: “ 09/1998. THIS PIECE WAS DONATED TO OUR MUSEUM BY THE LOCAL ODD FELLOWS LODGE, NOW DISBANDED; OAK CABINET BY LOCAL CRAFTSMAN MARTIN LADD (NOW DECEASED); CARVING BY ALBER BENEY, LEGAL NOTICE LOCAL ARTIST (NOW DENOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING CEASED)” Intricately carved into the PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the front panel of the cabinet is Town Board of the Town of Brookthe figure of a flying dove field shall conduct a public hearing at 7:00 pm on Monday, March 13, next to a star-filled crescent 2017 at the Brookfield Town Hall, moon, and the numeral 10535 Main St, Brookfield, NY re‘568.’ Later on, I was told garding renewal of the cable televithese were the symbols for sion franchise agreement by and the ladies’ group called Re- between the Town of Brookfield and bekahs. After the get-to- Time Warner Cable. gether at Quincy Square we A copy of the agreement is available went to the Earlville library for public inspection during regular to view the large oil paint- office hours at the Town Clerk’s office, 10535 Main St, Brookfield, NY. ing rendered by Albert in At such public hearing, all persons 1940. will be given an opportunity to be Perk’s Notes: So now, heard. Written and oral statements MORE plaster-works, MORE will be taken at that time. Time limiwall-murals, and MORE tations may be imposed for each wood-carving - Albert was oral statement, if necessary. a very versatile and accom- Sherry Perretta, Town Clerk Town of Brookfield plished artisan! Dated:
March 1 & March 8, 2017
Shootin’ Shed
GUN SHOP & RANGE 386 Stone Rd., West Winfield, NY 315-822-3012 or shootin@windstream.net WED-FRI 11AM to 5PM & SAT 10AM to 3PM Three weeks left in Sporterifle before the state shoot offs. If we keep up the same level of shooting we have all season, we might be the top team in our league this year!! Will brag later on if it comes around!! Some used ones in stock, AMT semi auto .22 Mag, Taurus PT 100 9mm semi auto with 2 extra mags. Taurus Model 85 .38 Special 2” revolver, Taurus Tracker .22LR blue 4” revolver, Ruger Redhawk, blue, .44 Magnum ,7.5” barrel with red dot sight. Kel Tec P3AT .380 ACP semi auto. New ones in are a Rock Island Armory 1911A1 45 ACP Tactical with fiber optics, 8 rd mags, adj. sights, skeletonized adjustable trigger and lots more bell’s & whistles. Another RIA, a compact with a 3.5” bbl in .45 ACP. Our Sweetheart Valentine sale’s going to turn into a Lucky Leprechaun sale with15% of all guns in stock and 20% off all other items in stock!!!!!!! Come on in and find your Pot ‘O Gold!!
Wow some crazy weather we had this last week, from walking the puppy on a beautiful sunny day, to driving in a downpour with wind and very poor visibility, to ending with thunder snow and cold temps once again. What about that Syracuse Orange? Holy smokes they have certainly given us some jaw dropping entertainment lately, no wonder they are labeled “Cardiac Cuse.” Although many families traveled during the President’s week vacation, it seemed like many also did the “stay cation” and enjoyed things in our area like the zoo, downhill skiing and snowboarding, bowling and exploring the beautiful landscapes we have in our area. This next weekend is once again time for America’s Great Heart Run and Walk. If you are not able to participate you can also donate during the telethon. This is one of the causes that helps people right here in our area, so no donation is too small, just help if you can. I was so excited to hear that Tom and Sabrina (Chapman) Denton and their children, have purchased the former home of Sewell and Ada Morgan on Hackley Street. They are in the process of doing some remodeling to make it their “own” but will be moving in when those are complete. That house was made to have the hustle and LEGAL NOTICE bustle of a family in it and I’m sure great memories will TOWN OF BROOKFIELD once again be made. Good BID NOTICE Luck to the Denton’s and The Town of Brookfield is accepting enjoy your new home! bids for mowing, trimming and In closing I want to send grounds maintenance of North my sympathies to so many Brookfield Park, Leonardsville Park (around the basketball/tennis courts families that have lost loved and including the embankment ones lately. It seems like our along Route 8), the Brookfield Parks area has had more sadness (Academy Rd & S. Beaver Creek than any area should have to Rd). Equipment and fuel will be pro- endure. May your memories vided for the Brookfield Park on help you through this difficult Academy Rd. Successful bidder(s) time. will provide equipment and fuel for Please also say a prayer for North Brookfield, Leonardsville and the sick and suffering in our the Brookfield Park on S. Beaver communities. Creek Rd. Successful bidder(s) will perform maintenance as needed to keep the parks in good condition. Bids may be submitted for any and/or all parks. Interested parties may submit bids to the Town Clerk’s office during regular office hours. Please mark ‘PARK BID’ on envelope. Bids will be accepted through 2:00 pm on Saturday, March 13, 2017. Bids are to be opened at the regular monthly meeting to be held Monday, March 13, 2017 at 7:00 pm at the Brookfield Town Hall. The Town of Brookfield reserves the right to reject any and all bids. Sherry Perretta, Town Clerk Town of Brookfield Dated: March 1 & March 8, 2017
LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE of VACANCIES Town of Brookfield PLANNING BOARD MEMBERS/ALTERNATES Anyone interested in serving as a member or an alternate on the Planning Board for the Town of Brookfield, please send a letter of interest to the Town Clerk, PO Box 83, Brookfield, NY 13314 or call 8993364 during regular office hours prior to 2:00 pm on Saturday, March 11, 2017. Sherry Perretta, Town Clerk Town of Brookfield March 1 & March 8, 2017
LEGAL NOTICE TOWN OF BROOKFIELD BID NOTICE Notice is hereby given that Pursuant to Section 103 of the General Municipal Law of New York State, sealed bids will be received at the Office of the Town Clerk of the Town of Brookfield until Saturday, March 11, 2017 at 2:00 pm. 2017 Fuel Bid Specifications: Please provide fixed price and/or fluctuating price. This bid price will run from April 1, 2017 to March 31, 2018. Mid-Range Gasoline (89 octane) Approximately 10,000 gallons of Regular gasoline automatic delivery to 550 gallon tank at the Town Barn. Low-Sulphur Diesel Fuel Approximately 40,000 gallons of Ultra Low Sulphur diesel fuel automatic delivery to 2,000 gallon tank at the Town Barn. Winter mix (60/40) as needed. #2 Heating Fuel Approximately 2,000 gallons of #2 fuel oil automatic delivery to 550 gallon tank at the Town Hall Office Building. Propane Approximately 3,000 gallons automatic delivery to the Town Barn. If failure to make deliveries causes the Town to run out of any of these fuels, the supplier will supply Town with 100 gallons free fuel and all maintenance charges to resume operations. All Bids must be submitted on official bid forms which are available at the Highway Town Barn or Town Clerk’s office during regular work hours. All bids must be sealed and marked ‘FUEL BID’ and include a non-collusion certificate. The Town of Brookfield Town Board reserves the right to reject any and all bids. Bids will be opened at the Regular Monthly Town Board meeting to be held at the Town Hall on March 13, 2017 at 7 PM. 22 1
The Brookfield Central School Music Department Presents:
Friday & Saturday, March 3&4 730PM Students at Brookfield Central School have been working hard on the production of Snow Off-White, a musical by Flip Kobler and Cindy Marcus with music and lyrics by Bill Francoeur. The musical tells the story of Snow White (Raelyn Ireland), a tomboyish princess who is more interested in winning races than being queen. When her father, the King (Colt Morgan) announces his plan to marry the evil Vilenity (Haley Oliver), Snow escapes to a cottage with seven fairy godmothers (Abigail Harris, Shianne Morgan, Samantha Plows, Isabella Ayres-Gregory, Sara Brean, and Anna Jasper.) Unfortunately, the godmothers cast a spell and Snow White's fairy tales get crossed with another! Now stuck in another princess's fairy tale, Snow must make her way back to the castle to stop the king's wedding and save the kingdom. Performances are at Brookfield Central School, Admission is free and open to the public.
Brookfield Central School Repair and Safety Project Wed, Mar 15: Voter Referendum: Noon to 8 PM,
More Brookfield Legal Notices on Page 11
LEGAL NOTICE TOWN OF BROOKFIELD Pursuant to the authority found in Section 1660, Subdivision 11 of the NYS Vehicle and Traffic Law and Local Law No.1 of 2001, the following roads will be closed to any trucks with a gross weight over six (6) tons. The roads listed below will be temporarily posted from March 1st, 2017 thru May 15th, 2017. Fitch Rd. Gorton Lake Rd. Keith Rd. Vidler Rd. Brown Rd. Wratten Rd. Dugway Rd. Stillman Rd. Waterman Rd. Whitford Rd. Fairground Rd. Friar Rd. Giles Rd. Huey Rd. Miner Rd. Doyle Rd. Avery Rd. Kelly Rd. Quaker Hill Rd. Burch Rd. Paddock Rd. Carter Rd. Bailey Rd. Baldwin Rd. Stanbro Rd. Chesebro Rd. Furman Mills Rd. Hibbard Rd. Bailey Lake Rd. Paul Owens, Highway Supt. Town of Brookfield Dated: February 22 & March1, 2017
LEGAL NOTICE TOWN OF BROOKFIELD BID NOTICE The Town of Brookfield is accepting bids for mowing, trimming and grounds maintenance of several Town cemeteries. Successful bidder(s) will perform maintenance as needed to keep the cemetery grounds in good condition. Bids may be submitted for any and/or all cemeteries. A list of cemeteries may be obtained from the Town Clerk’s office during regular office hours. Interested parties may submit bids to the Town Clerk’s office during regular office hours. Please mark ‘CEMETERY BID’ on envelope. Bids will be accepted through 2:00 pm on Saturday, March 11, 2017. Bids are to be opened at the regular monthly meeting to be held Monday, March 13, 2017 at 7:00 pm at the Brookfield Town Hall. The Town of Brookfield reserves the right to reject any and all bids. Sherry Perretta, Town Clerk Town of Brookfield Dated: March 1 & March 8, 2017