February 4, 2012
Volumee 2 • Numberr 29
In n this s Issue “Just One More” Page A36 Tax Time Page A33
Stone Soup Page A38 Valentine’s Day Page A12
“Hear, O Israel: The LORD our God, the LORD is one. Love the LORD your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength.” Deuteronomy 6:4-5
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David & Jason Schoff would like to thank the St. Johnsville Fire Department for their quick response to our Jan. 26 fire. Their efforts saved the barn and livestock. We would also like to thank Don’s Electric of Canajoharie and Gardiner’s dairy supply of Little Falls. Your service was excellent in getting us up and running again. Thank you all.
WILL TAKE trade-in’s, I want Good used snowmobiles any brands any years old, will trade you for Brand NEW. Hud-son portable Sawmill, or firewood processor, tractor log skidding winch, wood elevator. Even a New Stihl chainsaw. Call Hudson Forest Equipment 800-765-7297. Barneveld, NY. HAVE YOUR arrangements for you or your loved ones been prearranged? Call Vincent A. Enea Funeral Service LLC, for prearrangements, traditional funerals, Veterans Services, and cremations. Call anytime! 518-568-7040 or 315-866-1500 for more information. STORAGE AUCTIONS on Saturday, Feb. 11th, 2012: 5s Self Storage, 70 W. Main St. Canajoharie @ 9:00AM due to unpaid account of C. Vogel & 30a Self Storage, 2372 St. Hwy 30a, Johnstown @ 10:00AM due to unpaid account of D. Szabo. Call to confirm 518-993-4255
NEED WOOD? WE HAVE IT! Common pine, select pine, clear pine, hardwood, mouldings, spruce, Douglas fir, pressure treated and plywood. Just what you need for your fall projects! Also WOOD PELLETS! C.H. Burkdorf & Son, 35 Hough St., St. Johnsville 518-568-7016
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LOST: Black cat with just a little white under neck missing from Honey Hill Trailer Park. If you have seen a cat like this please call 518-817-3083 FOR SALE: 1994 F-250 super cab long box, body good, new tires, power steering lines, brake lines, injectors, plugs, wires, trailer hitch, gas tank, $4,150; 3 steel wall mounted hay racks for horse stalls, $20 each. 518-332-2487 MAGNETIC SIGNS FOR trucks and cars. Call Beth at Lee Publications 518-673-0101
We learn courageous action by going forward whenever fear urges us back. A little boy was asked how he learned to skate. “By getting up every time I fell down,” he answered. -David Seabury
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the gospel Billy Graham shared and still does today? First and foremost, it is God’s message in the Bible — to everyone. Second, not only do I believe it is the greatest message the world has ever heard, in addition, it carries a practical message, even to those who do not choose to believe. The practical message is, when we do something wrong or make a mistake, admit it, if possible ask for forgiveness, get over it, and go on building a better life. Learn — move on — build. The Mohawk Valley along with most of New York State, one way or another committed enough mistakes to lose most of its industrial base. Factories, places of employment, closed their doors by the thousands and reduced New York State basically to a socialist state, depending to a large degree on government employment. With that said, it is time for all of us to band together to bring stable non-government jobs back to our upstate area. When you hear or read the phrase, “Palatine Corridor,” remember what President Kennedy said: “Ask not what your country can do for you, but what you can do for this country.” To borrow JFK’s famous statement, “Ask not what can the Palatine Corridor Dream do for you, but what can you do to help turn the Palatine Corridor Dream into a reality.” Since the grand days of the opening of the Erie Canal and the explosion of industry that followed, this entire area has suffered and is still suffering from industrial decay. Where did all of our factories, which created employment, go? Face it — we, and those before us, made mistakes. Why did we not build new factories, stores and restaurants? Why did we just sit back and accept this decay? Factories by the thousands have been built elsewhere. Gigantic retail shopping centers and factory outlet stores dot the country. Our area — the Palatine Corridor — is an ideal location for factory outlets. Along with specialty shops, factory outlets would revolutionize our area — a new industrial explosion. One Sunday morning a pastor wakes up to prepare the sermon. He looks outside and thinks it would be a beautiful day for golfing. He calls a deacon and tells him that he is sick. Then he drives to the golf course. While this is happening, Moses and God are standing up in Heaven. Moses says, “God, he didn’t go to church. What are you going to do?” God says, “I have an idea.” On the first hole, the pastor swings, the ball goes up, up, up, and lands right into the hole. Moses was confused. He says, “God why did you do that? That was the most perfect shot I have ever seen!” And God says, “Yeah, but who’s he gonna tell?” Keep the faith. Say hi to your neighbors. Share your thoughts with the Lord in prayer. Make plans and take action.
Fred and Sylvia Lee and the Lee Family
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Original Valley PENNYSAVER • February 4, 2012 COMMON PINE: Excellent for trim boards; Also 1”x6” tongue & groove and 1”x12” rough cut. C.H. Burkdorf & Son, 35 Hough St., St. Johnsville. 518-568-7016
LOOKING for it? Selling it? Looking for work? Looking to hire… Give us a call 518-673-0101 and place your reader ad today.
WOOD PELLETS. Winter Special on New England Premium Pellets with low ash. BUY NOW & SAVE. C.H. Burkdorf & Son, 35 Hough St., St. Johnsville 518-568-7016
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Leave the work & cleaning to us, we do estate sales, auctions or just purchase any unwanted saleable items. Contact Tim 518-332-5157
LAMINATE YOUR DOCUMENTS up to 11x17. Lee Publications, 6113 State Rt. 5, Palatine Bridge, NY 13428. 518673-3237
STOVE PIPE: 24 gauge 6” & 8” x24” black stove pipe, elbows and dampers available at C.H. Burkdorf & Son, 35 Hough St., St. Johnsville 518-568-7016
RECORDS WANTED: We’ll buy your old records from 1930 1970. 45’s, 78’s, Albums, Rock-N-Roll, Blues, R&B, Country,etc. Call Pete 518-673-2384.
2009 JEEP Wrangler Unlimited, 4 door, silver, 24k, V-6, auto, AC, CD, hard top, full power. SALE: $25,495. John C. Miller, Inc. 518-762-7124
2002 Subaru Impreza AWD, Auto, AM/FM/CD PW/PL Cruise 88k $6,900. Contact Eastern Auto Mall at 315-8957487
Families in ancient Greece built their homes to get the most sunlight during the cold winter months.
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If you will call your troubles experiences, and remember that every experience develops some latent force within you, you will grow vigorous and happy, however adverse your circumstances may seem to be. -John R. Miller
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One of the symptoms of an approaching nervous breakdown is the belief that one's work is terribly important. -Bertrand Russell WE CARRY FABRAL roofing & siding panels with LIFETIME warranty against fading and chalking and ENERGY STAR APPROVED. Can be ordered cut to length and many colors to choose from. C.H. Burkdorf & Son, 35 Hough St., St. Johnsville. 518-5687016 ICE FISHING CLASS FOR WOMEN AND CHILDREN, Sunday, Feb 19th, 2-5 at the Sportsman’s Den, 36 Canal St, Ft Plain, #FREE#, pre register at 518-993-2653 or for more info call 518-9931010.
SEARCH & RESCUE VOLUNTEERS NEEDED The Tri-State Emergency Team is recruiting volunteers to provide wildland and underwater searches. This includes all aspects of field and underwater search. The Tri-State Emergency Team responds when requested by NYS Forest Rangers and other Police agencies throughout New York State, Western Vermont and Massachusetts. We are looking for certified SCUBA divers, experienced boat handlers, and people who enjoy hiking and the outdoors in general. The team will provide training and complete support as needed. Our headquarters is located in Waterford. Applicants need not live in Waterford to volunteer. If interested, please call 518-237-6744 or visit o u r w e b s i t e w w w. tri-stateemergencyteam.org JR’s Discount Groceries has received another shipment of ham, yogurt, swiss, munster, farms & white american cheese, plus lots of other new items. Located at 56 Willett St., Fort Plain, NY 518-993-4668
We want to hear from you! Send your comments & suggestions to the Original Valley Pennysaver PO Box 121 Palatine Bridge, NY 13428 OR email pennysaver@leepub.com VIEWPOINT VINYL REPLACEMENT WINDOWS are durable, low maintenance and ENERGY STAR APPROVED with lifetime warranty against glass breakage. C.H. Burkdorf & Son, 35 Hough St., St. Johnsville 518-568-7016 BAKED VIRGINIA HAM $4.99 Lb., Genoa Salami $3.99 Lb., (sold by pounds only) if less than a pound 50¢ more a pound, Peruzzi’s Meat Market, 69 Church Street, Canajoharie. 518-673-3382 FOR RENT: 2 bedroom upstairs apartment. Heat, hot water and appliances included. $600 plus security deposit. Rental application required. 518-6733843 NEED CASH? We accept all ferrous & non ferrous metals and vehicles. Auto Salvage Technologies, 3107 Rt. 28, Herkimer,NY 13350. Call or e-mail 315-866-7278 JohnDoolan@astherkimer.co CATER your parties with us. Your guests will love it. Mercato Pizza & Restaurant, 38 W. Main St., Canajoharie. 518673-4411
Fossil fuels are depleted at a rate that is 100,000 times faster than when they are formed.
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How to make Valentine’s Day extra romantic (StatePoint) — If you’re planning a romantic dinner at home for you and your Valentine, you’ll want it to have an extra special quality. There are many great ways to set a romantic mood at your table. Special foods There’s something very romantic about cooking and sharing the meal you created together. For ideas, use a cookbook or online recipe site to plan a special menu with foods you both love, but don’t eat often. Plan a meal with several separate courses. Ordering-in can be romantic too. It’s less fuss and mess, and allows you to concentrate on each other.
Just be sure to take the food out of its plastic and paper containers before serving! Fine wine Nothing says “I love you” like sharing a great bottle of wine. Whether you’re a wine connoisseur, or a novice, you’ll want the wine to taste great with the food. Pick a versatile bottle that will go well with every course of your meal. Be sure to serve sparkling wine chilled. So if you’re going to linger over the bottle for a few hours, keep it on ice. The mood If you eat dinner at home often, you’ll need to do something to make this holiday meal different. You Continued on next page
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Remember... Valentine’s Day Day is February 14th Cont. from previous page
can change the look and feel of your home by creating a romantic ambience. First, turn off the television. It’s hard to get into the right mood with the cast of the Jersey Shore duking it out in the background. Instead, play music you both like that’s not distracting to conversation. Just avoid songs about breakups and heartache! Turn down the lights and set out candles or tea lights. Roses or other fresh
flowers will add a nice touch to the room. And, of course, make sure the house is sparkling. A table for two If you can, set the table in a room in which you don’t normally dine. If you own a special set of dishes and utensils that you rarely use, tonight is the night to bring them out. Tonight is also the night to use a table cloth or runner and cloth napkins. With a little effort, your Valentine’s dinner at home can be festive and romantic.
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Prepare your family for flu season Coughing, sneezing, and high fever — just the thought of all these symptoms can send you into a panic. Even though it’s cold and flu season now, there are ways you can prepare yourself and your family to avoid it as much as possible. Flu.gov provides a variety of
resources about the different types of flu strains, where you can get shots, and prevention and treatment options. Different areas across the United States can be more prone to flu outbreaks than others. Check the CDC’s “FluView” to see the
current flu activity level in your area. The map is updated weekly and can help you decide whether or not you and your family need to hurry up to the doctors for your flu shots. Flu.gov offers tips for travelers, including items you should include in a travel
health kit and why you should look into what your insurance covers while you travel. Common colds and the flu can get to anyone. Make sure you’re staying up-to-date with these tips from USA.gov.
BANNERS BANNERS BANNERS any size. Call Beth at Lee Publications 518-673-0101 Please allow 7-10 working days to receive your banner after ordering.
05 DODGE Grand Caravan SXT, Stow-N-Go, V6 automatic. Nice shape. Call Turnpike Auto at (607)264-3680 for more information, financing or to test drive.
2008 PONTIAC G-6 GT Dk. grey, 33k, V-6, auto, full power, chrome wheels, 4 door. SALE: $13,495. John C. Miller, Inc. 518-762-7124
Need a new car? Get 0% financing at Sampson Motor Car where everyone is approved! 261 East Main Street Amsterdam. 518-848-7359
DINNER SPECIAL: $29.95 bottle of wine and two dinners. Mercato Pizza & Restaurant, 38 W. Main St., Canajoharie 518-6734411
FOR SALE: 2006 Polaris Super Sport 550, studded track, winter cover and is in very good condition. Asking $3,000. Call (518)332-3442 I BUY HUNTING RIFLES for my collection. 518-673-0029, 518321-5372
Planning a Garage Sale 2000 Jeep Cherokee LTD, V8, 4x4, Heated Call 518-673-3011 to get your listing in early Leather, Auto, PW/PL, Roof, Cruise 96k $5,900. Call Eastern Auto Mall at CENTRAL BOILER 315-895-7487 EClassic OUTDOOR FURNACES. Cleaner and Greener. 97% Efficient. EPA Qualified. Call North Creek Heat 315-866-3698
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Original Valley PENNYSAVER • February 4, 2012 NEED CASH? Do you have gold & silver you would like to sell? Bring your items into Valley Antiques for a free evaluation of your items. Valley Antiques, 4 W. Main St., Mohawk, NY. (315)866-4836. INVOICES for your Business - 2, 3 or 4 part forms. Very reasonable. Call Beth at Lee Publications 518673-0101 2005 CHRYSLER Pacifica Touring, AWD, red, 63k, V-6, leather, alloys, full power. SALE: $12,850. John C. Miller, Inc. 518-762-7124 MAKE our phone ring so we can return the favor!! Place your reader ad today. Only $4 for the first 14 words. 518673-0101 2007 FORD Mustang GT, Dk. grey, 30k, V-8, auto, leather, sharp! SALE: $20,995. John C. Miller, Inc. 518-762-7124 DRAPES FOR SALE: 4 panels w/tie backs, mauve w/silver, each panel is 45” wide by 63” long and are dry cleaned. $50.00. Call (518)993-2496 PICK 5 for meats, frozen seafood and grocery items, Peruzzi’s Meat Market, 69 Church Street, Canajoharie. 518-673-3382 WINE and Beer served. Mercato Pizza & Restaurant, 38 W. Main St., Canajoharie. 518-6734411
KEEP THE SNOW OFF YOUR PORCH BY ENCLOSING IT? 2’x8’ or 12’ Palruff Clear Corrugated PVC Panels are 10 times stronger than fiberglass. Available at C.H. Burkdorf & Son, Inc., 35 Hough St., St. Johnsville 518-568-7016 3 Land Rovers for sale: ’97 ’02 and ’03, V8, 4x4, Auto, Moonroof, Leather, AM/FM/CD PW/PL. Contact Eastern Auto Mall at 315-895-7487
Chance is always powerful. Let your hook be always cast; in the pool where you least expect it, there will be a fish. -Ovid
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USED TIRE SALE: Huge Inventory, mounting & balancing FREE. No appointment necessary! Save money call Auto World, 534 North Perry Street, Johnstown 12095. 518-762-7555 While gelatin was invented in 1845, JELL-O, which is a packaged gelatin dessert, did not get its name until 1897. Pearl B. Wait was the first person to develop a fruitflavored gelatin and his wife gave the dessert its name.
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MOHAWK VALLEY EYECARE Dr. Carol A. Balfe, O.D. 70 Erie Blvd., Canajoharie, NY 13317 Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30am-5:00pm
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The circumstances of the world are so variable that an irrevocable purpose or opinion is almost synonymous with a foolish one. -William H. Seward WANTED: Crafters & Vendors for St. Johnsville’s Springfest May 10th, 11th and 12th Call Gail at 518-5688310 of email rmurral@nycap.rr.com for more information. FREE PRODUCTS/ DAILY DEALS: Sign up to receive offers on free products and services plus get Daily Deals in your area. Sign up for FREE go to www. afreething.com/free576434 JOHN C. MILLER INC. Quality Pre-owned Vehicles. Sales & Service. 509 N. Perry St., Johnstown. 518-762-7124 www.johncmiller.com FRESH EGGS FOR SALE: $3.00/dozen, you pick up, 194 Stabenow Rd., Canajoharie. 518421-9190 2003 Saturn Vue AWD Red AM/FM/CD 114k $5,700. Contact Eastern Auto Mall at 315-8957487 8 FOOT TABLES & folding chairs for rent. Canajoharie Volunteer Fire Department 518378-3279 or email jems@roadrunner.com
CHECK OUT OUR produce at really low prices, Peruzzi’s Meat Market, 69 Church Street, Canajoharie. 518-673-3382 NICE 2 BEDROOM Apartment for rent, on quiet Maple Avenue, Canajoharie, $500+ utilities. 917-406-1609 2001 Dodge Ram 2500 R/C Sport, V8, 4x4, Auto, AM/FM 38k $8,900. Contact Eastern Auto Mall at 315-895-7487 FOR SALE: Rice Coal, $5.20/40 lbs., $260/ton. Bylers Storage Sheds, 5284 St.Hwy10, Fort Plain Turn your unwanted items into cash the auction way or sell outright. Contact Tim at Country Treasures 518-332-5157 LIKE US ON FACEBOOK Mercato Pizza Restaurant, 38 W. Main St., Canajoharie. 518673-4411 Having problems with your well or pump? Call The Water People Provost Brothers! 518868-2126 FAX & COPY SERVICE at Lee Publications, 6113 State Hwy. 5, Palatine Bridge, NY 13428 (518) 673-3237
Snails travel on “roadways” that they make themselves. A snail produces a sticky liquid on the underside of its flat foot. The rim of its foot skids along on the liquid with a rippling motion. Wave after wave of this motion pushes the snail along.
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BRODY - Male brown and white Staffie, 60 lbs. Found on Route 30A, Glen on DEXTER - Darling 4-5 year old male December 9th. Knows some commands, Dachshund mix. Found on Willet St., Fort affectionate and people friendly. Plain on January 24th. Sweet and perky. Muscular and very strong.
REV - 2 year old female Harrier or Foxhound mix, 60 lbs. At the shelter since January 2010. Lively and playful, ok with kids. Wants to be your only pet. Microchipped.
ANGEL - White female Pit Bull, 1 to 1 1/2 years old. Found on Pleasant Place, Canajoharie on December 21st. OK with other dogs and cats, fine with older kids. Housebroken.
ALLEHAH - 6-7 month old female grey tiger. Came to the shelter on January VICTORIA - 6-7 month old black female. 27th. A sweetheart who likes being held Came to the shelter on January 27th and cuddled. with her sister Allehah. Very beautiful.
MARLEY - 5-6 year old black female. Very playful and sweet. Lovely and huggable and likes to be held and cuddled. Not good with other cats.
DONNY - Large 5 year old male. Orange and white with stunning green eyes. Found abandoned in a box in September 2011.
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Original Valley PENNYSAVER • February 4, 2012 Happiness is when what you think, what you say and what you do are in harmony. -Mahatma Gandhi
50 Lb. LARD for $62.50, Peruzzi’s Meat Market, 69 Church Street, Canajoharie. 518-673-3382
POWER TOOL REPAIR: Electric, cordless and pneumatic tools repaird as good as new! Call Empire Power at 518993-9997
The pretzel was first made by monks in southern Europe as a reward for children who learned their prayers. It is shaped to represent the crossed arms of a child praying.
Whatchamacallits This winter has been less than cooperative for those who enjoy winter sports. Ask any “old timer” what winter was like back in the day and they’ll tell you unequivocally that winters were longer and colder. With all that frozen water around, ice skating has been a popular activity in Upstate New York for centuries. According to Wikipedia, “by 1850, North America had discovered a love of the sport, and, indeed, North America went on to develop the all-steel blade, which was both lighter and
sharper.” However, back then, like today, those sharp ice skate blades did get dull over time, which
brings us to the photo above. Pictured here are tools once used to sharpen ice skate blades. The tools belong to
Willis “Skip” Barshied Jr, who graciously allowed The Original Valley Pennysaver to photograph them for use in this feature.
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Outdoor spigots should have the water flow to them turned off during the coldest months, and then be drained; if you can’t turn off the water, purchase insulated spigot covers. During freezing weather, turn on the cold-water tap in the highest and lowest parts of your house, as well as the outdoor spigot. Keep it at a thin trickle or fast drip. Check on all of your pipe runs throughout the freezing period. Run your hand along the pipes when you can. If you feel a spot that’s significantly colder than the rest of the run, there’s a good chance that water is freezing in that spot. If you see frost or condensation on a section of a pipe, or if you see a bulge in the pipe run, those also are telltale signs. Immediately wrap the freezing pipe in a towel soaked in near-boiling water. Pour hot water over the towel periodically to keep it warm. If a bulge in the pipe occurs, or you can’t thaw it, contact a plumber immediately to take additional measures to save the pipe. HOME TIP: Insulating your basement or crawlspace can not only prevent frozen pipes, it can make a big difference in your heating, electric or gas bills. (c) 2012 King Features Synd., Inc.
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Equipment Operators & Milking Staff Reliable transportation required. Hourly pay based on experience. Send resume/cover letter to: PO Box 511, Palatine Bridge, NY 13428 Fax: 518-673-3451 or email: dairyfarmer1999@gmail.com Absolutely no phone calls or unscheduled visits. Buying gold, silver and antiques. Call Sue or Tom Moddings at Valley Antiques, 4 W. Main St., Mohawk, NY. Mon.-Sat 10-5pm. 315-717-6441, 315-866-4836 Unsure of how to handle the loved one’s estate or what to do with the contents of their home, give me a call, we can help. Country Treasures 518568-5121 2000 FORD Ranger, v6, automatic, 4dr., 4x4, ext. cab. Great shape and road ready! Call for more information and price. Needs to go!! Call Josh (607)264-3680. LET US HELP you get rid of your unwanted stuff. Place a reader ad today. Only $4.00 for the 1st 14 words. Call 518-673-0101
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strengthening physical activity on at least 3 days of the week. • Bone-strengthening: As part of their 60 or more minutes of daily physical activity, children and adolescents should include bonestrengthening physical activity on at least 3 days of the week. • It is important to encourage young people to participate in physical activities that are appropriate for their age, that are enjoyable, and that offer variety. Source: Fitness. gov
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before you file. The company issuing the forms will be required to send amended forms to you and the IRS. Even before your forms arrive, you can use your same estimate figures from above to run what-if scenarios with tax software on your computer. If the numbers don’t match once the forms arrive, you’ll be able to make changes in the program. (Take that opportunity to investigate why your numbers don’t match.) If you’ve never used computer tax software, some of the fairly easy ones are TurboTax by Intuit, TaxCut by H&R Block and
TaxACT. Beware any off-brand names that offer to let you do your taxes online. They could be data collecting, and your Social Security number, name and address are valuable to thieves. Enter the data carefully, especially your Social Security number, amounts and employer ID. Save your file often. If you used a software program last year and are happy with it, purchase the same brand again. Let the two programs talk to each other. (When it asks if you want the program to import the data from the previous year, click yes.) Assuming you haven’t changed jobs or banks, much of the data, such as employ-
er ID and company name, will transfer to your new software. The earlier in the season you buy tax software, the more important it is to do the program updates. Tax changes can (theoretically) happen at any time. Every time you sit down to work on your taxes, ask the program to check for updates. Do the same thing with your state tax software. Most programs will let you do an efile of your tax return. Whether or not you chose this option, be sure to print out a copy (forms and all supporting documentation) of your tax return, including the state return. (c) 2011 King Features Synd., Inc.
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St. John’s Freysbush & St. Paul’s Fort Plain launches “Just One More” by Elizabeth A. Tomlin Caring for your neighbor is becoming easier than ever with a program that is being implemented at two local churches. A program called “Just One More” has been launched at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Freysbush, and St. Paul’s Lutheran Church on Lydia St., Fort Plain. According to Christina Soto-Dettmer, formally of Fort Plain and founder of the program, “Every time you go shopping, pick up ‘just one more’ item to be donated to the church. The item can be non-perishable food, a toy, or article of clothing. The idea behind this is that it is easier for people to donate when we donate one thing at a time throughout the year. It’s like having your own outreach savings program!” Dettmer originally began this program in 2010 when she took the position as a Secret Santa for three school districts in her new home in Texas. “I got a close look at the needs,” Dettmer said in a phone interview. “I discovered
that instead of requesting toys after a fire in their home. “We for themselves, children were discovered we had a supply of asking for boots for their dads resources stored in our and diapers for their baby church,” Dettmer recalls. Now the ‘Just one More’ brothers and sisters. I saw needs that were unmet by ministry that Dettmer began anyone, not even public assis- in Texas has found its way tance. Some families no one back to Fort Plain with the help of Ryann even knew were Hanford and her struggling. The The idea behind this mother Kathy, parents never both of St. said anything, is that it is easier J o h n ’ s , but the chilfor people to donate Freysbush. The dren-in their when we donate one Hanfords are innocence-did in thing at a time “close family their letters to throughout the year. friends” of Santa.” Dettmer Dettmer’s, and coordinated churches and ~ Christina Soto-Dettmer they wanted to implement the businesses to ‘Just One More’ “adopt” families. “They had such a big surprise program locally. “They got the information that Christmas!” she said. Dettmer explained that and shared it with us,” reporteach package delivered ed Helen Calbet of St. Paul’s. included an enclosed a card “We’re sister congregations that said, ‘Thank you for and we’re working together on sharing my birthday with me. this.” “We’ll be collecting non-perLove, Jesus.’ What became a Christmas ishable items throughout the ministry soon turned into a year and storing them in the year-round ministry as busi- Wiles House,” explained Sue nesses and people continued Claire Snyder of St. John’s sending weekly donations. parish. “We’ll be delivering Then one family required help throughout the year, and what’s left over at the end of the year will all be distributed at Christmastime.” “This is a great couponing thing!” said Hanford. “Use that coupon and buy that extra item! Then bring it here and donate it!” All donated items must be new and in the original packaging. Expiration dates on food items should be dated through 2013. Toys, clothing, appliances and any new household item will be accepted. “We’re all very excited about this!” Calbet said. For more information, or to Margie Herringshaw, Helen Calbet, Ron Thibodeau, Rachael Takacs, donate items, contact Helen and Ryann Hanford assemble their donated items on shelves at the Calbet at 518-993-4330 or Wiles House, Fort Plain, where the “Just One More” items collect- Ryann Hanford at 518-993ed by both St. Paul’s and St. John’s churches will be stored. 2785. Photo by Elizabeth A. Tomlin
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Here’s a checklist for the four key stops to make on your tour, courtesy of the industry specialists at Icynene and at www.icynene.com: Stop #1 - The attic • Look out for sagging insulation batts or gaps. • Are there any signs of moisture or mold on the insulation? • Make sure soffit vents are not covered by insulation to maintain airflow. Stop #2 - The basement • Check insulation around the rim joists (where your first floor meets the basement
foundation walls) for gaps. • Seal any penetrations that go through the basement ceiling to the floor above, including those for electrical and plumbing service. • Look for signs of moisture or mold on the insulation. Stop #3 - The crawl space • Make sure the floor above a crawlspace is well insulated to keep heat from escaping into the crawlspace and to make your floors more comfortable. • Check to make sure insulation has a moisture barrier or
consider Icynene’s closed cell spray foam insulation option that can provide a built-in vapor barrier. • Check for signs of moisture or mold on the insulation. Stop #4 - The room over the garage • Is the room too cold in the winter and too warm in the summer? It might benefit from spray foam insulation for complete air sealing and proper adhesion to the garage ceiling. • Look for sagging insulation batts and gaps. • Check for signs of moisture on the insulation.
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Stone Soup benefit raises funds and awareness for SALT by Elizabeth A. Tomlin Although many people may think the flooding caused by Hurricane Irene is over, long-term recovery efforts throughout the Schoharie Valley are still ongoing. Over $1,000 benefiting the Schoharie Area Long-Term recovery (SALT) was brought in at a Stone Soup Coffeehouse, which was held at St. John’s- St. Mark’s Lutheran Church in Canajoharie, on Sunday, Jan 29. SALT board member Pastor Elaine Berg, Dean of the Foothills Conference of the Upstate New York Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, was on hand at the coffeehouse to speak to the large crowd assembled about the long term recovery process which is taking place.
“SALT is a collaboration and a cooperation and a coalition of people all over the Schoharie Valley in the areas that were devastated by both Hurricane Irene and Tropical Storm Lee,” Berg explained. “Many small groups had come together but they realized that they needed an overarching bridge to coordinate that needed to go on.” That “overarching bridge” is SALT. “Just because the flood happened 5 months ago does not mean that it’s not still devastated in the Schoharie Valley,” Berg attested. She reported that 26 farms were either “damaged greatly or destroyed,” and over 1,800 families had signed up for assistance from FEMA. “We think there’s probably double that number in the area, people who
Approximately 100 people attended the benefit for Schoharie flood victims. Photos by Elizabeth A. Tomlin did not know the way ine going in and seeto get help,” Berg esti- ing families’ pictures mated. destroyed and all of Berg stated that if the things we take for people have driven granted everyday in down through the our homes are gone.” Some of the things Schoharie Valley or seen photos they SALT does are organwould realize the ize volunteers, ask for recovery would take grants, and ask busimany months, and nesses for donations even years of repair of building materials and rebuilding. She and other supplies. spoke of going into Berg also spoke about people’s houses and the effect the stress of shoveling the mud the devastation has and muck from their had on the victim’s homes and finding outlook and the many refrigerators full of ways they are strugmold. “You can’t imag- gling. “Part of what you’re doing tonight, is helping us raise funds to help these families,” said Berg. “The work needs to go on.” The next Coffeehouse at St. John’s St. Mark’s to benefit Schoharie Valley flood victims will take place on February 26, with Bob Gould & the Bobcats performing from 3-5 p.m. There will be a $5 cover charge at the door. Refreshments will be available. Call 518673-2224 for more information. Donate to SALT at Brothers, Mark (center) and Gerry Klump of Fort Plain, admire the original Box 777, “Scrubocaster” instrument used during the performance, which is made PO from a “standard family size, galvanized washboard.” The instrument was Schoharie, NY 12157 or call 518-702-5017. designed and built by Stone Soup member Nick Frirsz (left).
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Calendar of Events ORIGINAL VALLEY PENNYSAVER NOTE: Calendar entries must arrive at the Original Valley Pennysaver’s office by the Tuesday prior to our publication date for them to be included in the calendar of events. Send events to Lee Publications c/o The Original Valley Pennysaver, 6113 State Highway 5, P.O. Box 121, Palatine Bridge, NY 13428. E-mail: pennysaver@leepub.com or jkarkwren@leepub.com
Program (M.O.M). Reservations required by noon of the previous day. • Wednesdays: 3-4 pm. Gentle Yoga with instructor Sylvia Wohlgemuth • 1st, 2nd & 3rd Thursdays: 2-4 pm. 2nd Time Around Big Band Practice. • Monday, Wednesdays & Fridays: 10:15-11 am. Senior’s Exercise Program with Bob Smith. SPECIAL EVENTS MEETINGS JAN 28 - FEB 25
Arkell Center News and Events for January Arkell Center, Canajoharie, NY.
• Daily Activities: Cards, dominos and reading. • Monday-Friday: Noon meals provided by the Meals of Montgomery
Ames - Sprout Brook UMC
Cherry Valley Assembly of God
JAN 1-31
613 Latimer Hill Rd. Ames, NY 13317 518-673-2265 Rev. Dr. Campbell Laker Sunday Service 9:30am
Christian Church of Charleston Four Corners
1380 E. Lykers Rd., Sprakers 518-922-9088 Pastor Brett Popp
37 Alden St., Cherry Valley, 607-264-3306
Pastor David Carpenter, Jr. Sundays 9:30am
Church of the Nazarene 3316 State Route 29 W Johnstown, NY 12095 Offices: 518-762-2982 Cell: 857-523-8417
Sunday School (adult & children) 10am, Worship 11am, Sunday Eve. Prayer 6:30pm, Thurs. Eve. of Encouragement 6:30pm www.christianchurchcharlestonfourcorners.org
Sunday Morning Service 11:00am Sunday School for All Ages 10:00am
Dolgeville Christian Fellowship
Dolgeville United Methodist Church
3 Elm St., Dolgeville, NY 13329 315-429-9142
21 N. Helmer Ave., Dolgeville Pastor: Rev. Diane E. DiLuzio 315-429-7381
Dr. Marvin Isum, Pastor
Worship Sunday 10:30am Midweek Fellowship Tuesday 7pm www.dolgevillechristianfellowship.org
Faith, Hope and Love Christian Fellowship 18 W. Grand St., Palatine Bridge 518-673-5128 Rev. David W. Bowley fhlc@frontiernet.net Sundays 11:30am, For other service times please call
Freysbush United Methodist Church
Pastor, Rev. Mark Fowler
Worship 11:00am Sunday School @ 9:30am beginning September 18th Bible Study - Wednesdays @ 12:30pm
Fonda Fultonville United Methodist Church 11 Montgomery St., Fultonville Pastor Nancy Pullen • 853-3311 Sunday Morning Worship 9:15-10:15, Sunday School 9:15-10:30, Coffee Fellowship Following Service Our Mission-To Actively Follow Christ and To Inspire Others To Accompany Us.
Fultonville Reformed Church
Freysbush Rd., Fort Plain 518-993-3645 Rev. Alan Griffith, Officiating
Corner of 5S & 30 Pastor Jane Hubschmitt
Worship 9am, Sunday School 10am ALL ARE WELCOME coffee hour to follow service
Sunday School 10AM Family Worship 10:30AM
Grace Episcopal Church
Grandview Baptist Church
32 Montgomery St., Cherry Valley 315-858-4016
Fr. Kyle Grennen, Priest-in-Charge Sunday 11:00am Holy Communion/sermon
15 Washington St. Fort Plain
Pastor Dan West Sunday School 10am Morning Service 11am Bible Study & Prayer Meeting, Wednesday 6:30pm
Kari Alissa O’Mara (East Gallery) & Heejung Cho (West Gallery) Earlville Opera House, 18 East Main St., Ear-
Page 39 lville, NY. Showing of Kari Alissa O’Mara black & white photo exhibit in the East Gallery and Heejung Cho in the West Gallery with her exhibition “Urban Illusion.” Call 315-691-3550. On Internet at www. earlvilleoperahouse.com JAN 28 & FEB 11 Cosby Gibson Emack & Bolio’s, 366 Delaware Ave., Albany, NY. 7 pm. • Jan 28 - 9:30 am - 1 pm - Troy Farmer’s Market, Broadway, 3rd St., Troy, NY • Feb 11 - Cooperstown Winter Carnival, Main St., Cooperstown, NY
Church Directory
Call 518-673-3011 To Place Church Listings or Fax Listings to 518-673-2381 Cornerstone Baptist Church 7274 St. Hwy. 10, Ames 518-673-3405 Sunday School 10am, Adults & Children Morning Worship 11am, Youth Ministry 5:45pm, Evening Worship 6pm, Wed. Bible Study & Prayer Meeting 7pm, Awana Club 6:15-8:15pm
Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd 26 Moyer St., Canajoharie 518-673-3440 Feb. 22 The Holy Eucharist and Imposition of Ashes 1 & 7pm Holy Eucharist Sundays at 9:30am Fellowship Time to Follow
The Rev. Virginia L Ogden, Rector churchgood@frontier.com
Fordsbush Bible Church 131 Clark Rd., Fort Plain 518-568-7606 Pastor Kevin Keever Sunday School 10am, Morning Service 11am, Eve. Service 6pm, Wed. Service 6:45pm, Thurs. Visitation 6pm
Currytown Reformed Church 829 St. Hwy. 162, Sprakers 518-673-2772
Rev. Donald Hoaglander Sunday School 9:15am Worship Service 10:00am
Everlasting Joy Believers Fellowship 66 Hancock St., (Rte. 5S) Fort Plain, NY 13339 315-858-2112 Pastor Carolee Coye Sunday Service 10am
Fort Plain United Methodist Church 39 Center St., Fort Plain Rev. Alan Griffith Church Office 518-993-3863 Parsonage 518-993-3645
Home of Victory Christian Academy
Office Hrs Tues & Thurs. 10am-4pm ALL WELCOME, Worship Service 11am
Glen Reformed Church
Grace Christian Church
State Hwy 161 in the Hamlet of Glen 4 miles South of Fultonville
20 Center St., St. Johnsville, NY 13452 Rev. Harry J. Teuchert 315-866-8626
www.fordsbushbiblechurch.com
518-212-6022 Pastor Tim Alicki Sunday Worship at 9. Sunday School immediately following Children’s Message
Sunday School 9:30am Worship 11:00am
Holy Family Parish
Joy Fellowship
Little Falls, NY 315-823-3410 Saturday 4pm Sunday 10:30am
296 Co. Hwy. 119 St. Johnsville, NY 13452 518-568-5507 William Hayes Pastor Joyce Loughran Assistant Pastor Sunday School 9am, Morning Worship 9:30am Wednesday Evening Worship 6:30pm
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Fultonville, NY. 6:30-10 pm. Held downstairs. The no admission, no donation Acoustic Coffee House is open to all types of music as long as no vulgarity, doesn’t offend
anybody and acoustic instruments only, (Bongos, shakers and tambourines good replacements for drums). If you can’t make it at 6:30, that’s OK there is a new
Church Directory
Call 518-673-3011 To Place Church Listings or Fax Listings to 518-673-2381
Marshville Evangelical Church Route 10 South Rev. David Bowley Worship Sunday 9am
Randall Christian Church NY Rte. 5S Sunday Service 10am
Pastor Lance Borofsky Seeker’s Fellowship 14 Park Place St. Johnsville, NY 13452 518-568-7700 Pastor Mike Yezierski
Sunday Worship 6pm, Tues. Prayer 7pm, Bible Study 7pm (Wed., Thurs. & Fri.) We teach the fullness of God’s Word, a life of holiness for the believer, and salvation for all who trust in Christ’s sacrifice.
St. Johnsville Methodist Church 7 East Main St., St. Johnsville, NY 13452 Rev. Harry J. Teuchert 518-568-7983 • 315-866-8626 Worship Sunday 3pm
St. Paul’s Lutheran Church 36 Lydius St., Fort Plain, NY 13339 518-993-4442 Rev. Kenneth Dingman Sunday Worship 11am
The Holy Spirit Polish National Catholic Church 618 E. Gansvoort St. Little Falls, NY 315-823-0793 Father Rafal Dadello Mass at 11am on Sunday www.holyspiritpncc.org
Trinity Lutheran Church 5430 St. Hwy. 10, Palatine Bridge 518-673-2224 Rev. Zach Labagh Sunday Worship 9am, Sunday School 10am, (No services in July, meet at St. John’s St. Mark’s Lutheran Church in Canajoharie). Communion on the first & third Sundays
National Kateri Tekakwitha Shrine and Indian Museum
Oppenheim United Methodist Church
3636 St. Hwy. 5, PO Box 627 Fonda, NY 12068-0627 518-853-3646
Route 29 Pastor: Rev. Diane E. DiLuzio 315-429-7381
Weekly Masses: Sat. 4:30pm, Sun. 10:30am friars@katerishrine.com www.katerishrine.com
Worship 9:30 Sundays, Totally Awesome God-TAG time 6:30pm Wednesdays beginning in Oct., Sunday School 9:00am beginning September 18th
Reformed Church of Canajoharie
Reformed Church of Fort Plain
15-19 Front St., Canajoharie 518-673-2816 Rev. Miriam Barnes
165 Canal St., Fort Plain, NY 13339 518-993-4302 • fortplainrca@yahoo.com Rev. Nancy E. Ryan
Worship 10am, Nursery Provided, Christian Education for children & adults 9am
St. John’s & St. Mark’s Lutheran Church 143 Church St., Canajoharie 518-673-2224 Pastor Zach Labagh Sunday Worship 11am, Christian Ed. 9:45am stjstm@frontiernet.net
St. Joseph’s Roman Catholic Church 31 North Helmer Ave., Dolgeville 315-429-8338 Father William A. Gorman
Sunday Worship 10:30am, AA meetings on Tues. 7pm, Home of Manna House Meals, A Community Meal Program-Sat. & Sun 5pm
St. John’s Lutheran Church 774 St. Hwy. 163, Freysbush, NY 518-993-4442 Rev. Kenneth Dingman Sunday Worship 9:30am, Sunday School 10:30am, You are invited... Ladies Aid W.E.L.C.A. Meets 1st Sat. of every month. For Fellowship in Christ’s Service. Handicapped Accessible
St. Mary’s Episcopal Church 7690 Rt. 80, Springfield Center 315-858-4016
Fr. Kyle Grennen, Priest-in-Charge
performer every 9-13 minutes on average. Future Acoustic Coffee House shows - first Saturday of every month 2/4, 3/3, 4/7, 5/5, 6/2, 7/7,8/4, 9/1, 10/6, Lighthouse Baptist Church 1524 St. Rt. 29A, PO Box 114 Stratford, NY 13470-0114 315-429-8854 Pastor Martin Smith Sunday Morning Worship 10:30am; Wed. Eve. Prayer Meeting 6:00pm; 2nd & 4th Sunday Dinner following Morning Service with Afternoon Service following dinner “Old-Fashioned Bible Preaching”
Our Lady of Hope R.C. Church 115 Reid St., Fort Plain, NY 13339 Parish Office 518-993-3822 ourladyofhope@frontier.com
Pastor: Father Dennis Murphy Mass Schedule: Saturday, 4pm; Sunday, 8:30am & 11am; Mon.-Thurs. 8:30am. Confessions: Sat. 3 & by appointment Please call parish office for Holy Day schedule
110 E. Smith St., Herkimer, NY 13350 Services - Every Sunday - 10am & Wednesday - 6:30pm 315-292-7539 email - roloc7@gmail.com
St. John’s Reformed Church 68 W. Main St., St. Johnsville 518-568-7396 Faithfully Following Jesus Christ Sunday Worship 10:30am
St. Paul’s Lutheran Church 32 W. Main St., St. Johnsville, NY (next to NBT Bank) 518-568-3007 Church 518-568-2405 Parsonage Rev. David Johnson
Sunday Mass is 10:30am, Daily Mass Mon. & Wed. 8am
Sunday Eucharist, 9:30am Coffee - Fellowship follows service Holy Days - as announced
Sunday Worship 10:30am, Tues. Bible Bungee-Jumping 7pm, “Bible Study” that actually makes sense! A Vibrant, Welcoming Community of Faith & Vision
St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Community
Stratford United Methodist Church
The Christian Church of Rural Grove
170 Rural Grove Rd., Sprakers, NY 12166
Route 29A 315-429-9085
pastorjosh@ruralgrovechurch.org
1 Church St., Cherry Valley
607-264-3779 Masses Sunday 8:30am & 11am
Rev. Roger Waldron
The House of Zion, Inc.
The Rose of Sharon Church of God
580 Dillenbeck Road, Palatine Bridge 518-673-2382 Saturday Morning Worship Service 11:30am
United Methodist Church of Canajoharie 50 E. Main St. 518-673-2717
Jesus says - “Come Unto Me” Join usSpecial Music Ministry, Beautiful Surroundings, Friendly People Sunday Service 10:30am - Email: umc673@frontiernet.net Communion Last Sunday of the Month
Worship 9am
1485 State Route 20, Sharon Springs, NY 518-284-3307 Rev. Fred Jones Worship Service Sunday at 11am & 7pm
Valley Alliance Church 85 E. Main St., Nelliston 518-993-3458 Pastor Dave Prahst Sunday School (all ages) 9:15am, Sunday Worship 10:30am, Wed. Praise & Prayer 7pm, Fri. Youth Group 7pm (7-12th grade)
518-922-7831 Pastor Joshua Fetterhoff
Sunday School (all ages) 9:45am, Morning Service 11am, Eve. Service 6pm, Wed.-Family Night 7pm, “Where Bible Teaching is Fundamental”
The Time for Truth Ministries PO Box 351 Amsterdam, NY 12010 Phone 518-843-2121 Cell 518-774-8558
Victorious Life Church RMI Fellowship 104 Main St. & 431 St. Hwy. 80 Fort Plain, NY 518-993-3102 Sunday School 9am, Morning Worship 10:30am, Youth Group 5pm, Evening Worship 7-8pm
11/3, 12/1 for the year of 2012. Call 518-8534964. FEB 4, 11, 18, MAR 3 & 17, APR 7 & 21 Cooperstown Farmers Market Cooperstown Farmers Market, 101 Main St. in Pioneer Alley, Cooperstown, NY. 9am - 2 pm. Winter veggies, apples, meat, poultry, eggs, cheese, baked goods, jams, crafts, maple syrup and more. Call 607-5476195. On Internet at www.otsego2000.org/far mersmarket FEB 8 Montgomery Co. Senior Citizens Council Meeting Montgomery Co. Public Safety Facility, Rt. 5S, Fultonville, NY. 9:30 am. Contact Montgomery Co. Office for Aging, 518843-2300. FEB 11 Free Clothing Giveaway Valley Alliance Church, State Highway 5 east of
Nelliston, NY. 9-11 am. Doors open at 8:45 am. Refreshments will be provided. FEB 20 MVC Scholarship Competition Application Deadline Open to any high school junior or senior within the area: Albany, Fulton, Hamilton, Montgomery, Saratoga, Schenectady and Schoharie counties. Each applicant must submit a tape or CD of two selections (one should be a classical number) and 3 letters of reference (at least one from a vocal music teacher) to scholarship chairman Gay O’Brien, Box 2440, Ballston Spa , NY, 12020. Deadline is Feb. 20. The tapes will be reviewed by a panel of qualified MVC judges and finalists may be asked to perform at a live audition. The winner, who will be awarded a $500 scholarship to be used at the student’s discretion, will be contacted
by the end of February and will perform at the annual Classics concert March 11. Application forms are being mailed to school and private music teachers throughout the area this month. They may also be obtained from Mrs. O’Brien, 8853781. Funds for the scholarship are raised through a weekly 50-50 raffle conducted by the chorus and special donations earmarked for the scholarship fund. FEB 21 Puzzle-A-Mania Fonda Library, Fonda, NY. For all ages, free food and beverages sponsored NYSERDA. Call 518-8533016. FEB 29 Benefit Concert for Schoharie Crossing Winners Circle, Fonda, NY. 6:30-9 pm. Leap the Creek Benefit Concert for Schoharie Crossing Historic Site Flood Relief. $10 cover charge. Tons of great music, food and it’s
for a good cause. Contact Tricia Shaw, 518-8297516 or e-mail TriciaShaw@parks.ny.gov. APR 3, MAY 5, AUG 20 & 22, SEP 17 & 19 Defensive Driving Courses Arkell Center, Canajoharie, NY. • April 3-4: 1-4 pm. • May 5: 9 am - 3:30 pm. • Aug 20 & 22: 1-4 pm. • Sept. 17 & 19: 5:308:30 pm. $20/person. All classes will be held in the Community Room of Arkell Center. Upon completion, individuals qualify for a NY ate point & insurance reduction certificate which will be mailed to them. Payment required in the form of a check or money order made payable to The Shults Agency or cash paid on the day of the first class. Bring your drivers license. Contact Joam Cimino, 518-6734408, leave your name and phone number.
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Friday, February 10TH THRU Sunday, February 12TH 10AM - 6PM 74 Front St., Canajoharie Walnut Wardrobe with drawers, pine washstands, dressers, rock maple tables, chairs & rock maple hutch, victorian side chair, sofa, recliner, desk, set of shaker chairs, beds, TVs, DVDs, TV stand, marble shelf, crocks & jugs, Roseville glassware, Liberty Blue depression, 2 refrigerators, 2 gas stoves, apt. size washer, jewelry, linens, air conditioners, tools, pictures & frames, Flo Blue platters, dinnerware, crystal, milkglass. **Expect surprises for we are still digging out closets & attics** “A Dealer’s Dream Sale” Sale Conducted By:
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Emergency and severe weather preparedness: Do you have the right equipment? This year’s winter season may be off to an uneven start, but winter storms and other natural disasters and emergencies can take homeowners by surprise anytime. The Outdoor Power Equipment Institute (OPEI), an association representing outdoor power equipment, utility vehicle and engine manufacturers and suppliers, recommends that homeowners have certain equipment on hand to cope with unexpected weather or public health emergencies. First aid emergency kits and general preparedness kits for power outages and flu outbreaks are commonplace. But, OPEI’s Kris Kiser, President and CEO, recommends that homeown-
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read your operator’s manual and dress warmly to guard against exposure. 5. Chippers and shredders help ease the physical hardship of post-storm cleanup. Keep bystanders, pets, and children at least 75 feet
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Saturday, February 11th Little Falls Indoor Farmers Market: 9 AM to 12 PM at the Community Center, 524 E. Main St. Enjoy fresh winter produce, grass fed beef, free range chicken and eggs, olive oils, alpaca yarn and woven products, herbal products, beeswax candles, knitted items, aprons, hand-made jewelry and MUCH more
Support our Girl Scouts: Cookies available at the indoor farmer’s market For the Love of Chocolate Bake Sale:
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Free Rental of Cross Country Ski’s and Boots and Snowshoes: At the YMCA; call 823-1740 to reserve your set by Thursday. Snow shoe (or hike) to Buttermilk Falls at 10 AM. X- Ski at the golf course at 2 PM
Family Day at the YMCA 3-5 PM: Enjoy swimming in a 90 degree pool 3 to 4 PM, game room, and gym 3 to 5 PM! Open Houses at the Little Falls Antique Center and Shops at 25 West: Tea party for all children 1 to 3 PM with Elmo!! Check out the many specials and Valentine items at over 50 vendors!
Community Co-op at 589 E. Albany St.: Cheese tasting from 10 AM to 1 PM. Great chance some local and regional cheese. Store hours 9:30 AM to 1:00 PM. Chock full of Natural & Organic items!
Build a Snow Igloo: At Eastern Park 10 AM to 1 PM (or play ultimate muddy Frisbee if we have no snow) Street Hockey at Canal Place 10 AM to 12 PM: Sponsored by FBLA and Ole Sal’s (all equipment provided!!) Mohawk Valley Center for the Arts: Gallery opening and exhibition of ROBERT WILLMAN’s watercolors. Mr. Willman will also demonstrate his watercolor techniques. The exhibition opening is from 2 to 4 PM with refreshments served. Also check out the Selective Eye for fabulous ideas for your Valentine gifts!!!
Family Bowling at Rd’s Gorge View Lanes: Annual Hot Stove Dinner at the Knights Inn:
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Black Box Theater’s show is already sold out!!! But keep an eye on their web site www.stonemilloflittlefalls.com to see their upcoming events!!! YUM YUM YUM! Be sure to visit our many wonderful restaurants for breakfast, lunch or dinner! Don’t miss the White Rose, Il Caffé, Ed’s Pizza, China Buffet, Enea’s Italian Feast, Marocco’s Pizza and Subway in the center city; and Ann Street Deli, Piccolo Café, and Ole Sal’s in Canal Place and Kenickie’s by the ball field!!!
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Celebrating 102 Years of Scouting February 8, 2012 The Boy Scouts of America is one of the nation's largest and most prominent values-based youth development organizations. The BSA provides a program for young people that builds character, trains them in the responsibilities of participating citizenship, and develops personal fitness.
For nearly a century, the BSA has helped build the future leaders of this country by combining educational activities and lifelong values with fun. The Boy Scouts of America believes — and, through nearly a century of experience, knows — that helping youth is a key to building a more conscientious, responsible, and productive society.
The Original Valley Pennysaver and the Following Businesses Join Together in Celebrating the Adventure, and Continuing the Journey 5S Diner 12 Hancock St. Fort Plain, NY 13339 518-993-5306
Dutchtown Ace Hardware
Harvey Triumpho Agency
54 Dutchtown Plaza Palatine Bridge, NY 13428 518-673-8200
81 Canal St. Fort Plain, NY 13339 518-993-2341
Adirondack Fireplace 4758 St. Hwy. 30 Amsterdam, NY 12010 518-843-2905
Adirondack Packing Supply 17 Hough St. St. Johnsville, NY 13452 518-568-3097
Barretts Transmission 148 Ripple Rd. Cherry Valley, NY 13320 518-993-2002
CCM Transmission 886 Oswagatchie Rd. Palatine Bridge, NY 13428 518-673-3100
Daisyann Fredricks (FOR
ALL YOUR SEWING NEEDS)
197 W. Ames Rd. Canajoharie, NY 13307 518-673-3197
Dave’s Bait & Tackle 247 Bunker Hill Rd. Mayfield, NY 12117 518-863-8318
Franks Welding & Fabrication 339 E Main St. Canajoharie, NY 13317 518-673-2797
Frasier’s Florist 126 Dillenbeck Rd. Palatine Bridge, NY 13428 518-673-3596
Hungry Bear Cafe 7304 State Hwy 5 St. Johnsville, NY 13452 518-568-2700
Locust Hill Farm & Stove, LLC 1669 Main St. Pattersonville, NY 12137 518-887-5504
Freihoffers
Masi’s Auto Body
67 East Main St. Nelliston, NY 13410 518-993-3300
7809 State Hwy. 5 St. Johnsville, NY 13452 518-568-7404
Fuccillo Chevrolet of Nelliston
Massage Therapy
6480 State Hwy 5 Nelliston, NY 13410 518-993-5555
128 Erie Blvd. Canajoharie, NY 13317 518-673-5738
Fuccillo Chrysler of Nelliston
The Mattress and Furniture Superstore
6460 State Hwy 5 Nelliston, NY 13410 518-993-5555
75 Briggs St. Johnstown, NY 12095 518-762-1807
Fuccillo Ford of Nelliston
McDonalds
6500 State Hwy 5 Nelliston, NY 13410 518-993-5555
4 Wells St. Johnstown, NY 12095 518-762-2445
Geesler’s
Mohawk Valley Tire
4 Crouse Blvd. St. Johnsville, NY 13452 518-568-2212
64 Canal St. Fort Plain, NY 13339 518-993-4261
210 Canal St. Fort Plain, NY 13339 518-993-3882
Dolci Bakery
Grandma’s Kitchen
Nice-N-Easy
51 Bridge St. Amsterdam, NY 12010 518-212-6076
7 West Main St. St. Johnsville, NY 13452 518-568-8310
95 Main St. Fort Plain, NY 13339 518-993-3337
Dockerty Florist & Greenhouse
Ped Electric 117 N Perry St. Johnstown, NY 12095 518-762-7162
Pro-Build 99 North Comrie Ave. Johnstown, NY 12095 518-762-0074
Say it With Signs 198 Dygert Rd. Palatine Bridge, NY 13428 518-993-4296
Shults Auto Center 253 W Grand St. Palatine Bridge, NY 13428 518-673-5246
Stone Arabia Trucking 1065 Stone Arabia Rd. Fort Plain, NY 13339 518-993-2122
True Value Hardware 12 Willett St. Fort Plain, NY 13339 518-993-3834
The Village Restaurant 59 Church St. Canajoharie, NY 13317 518-673-2596
NEW YORK — The Early Care & Learning Council is working with the National Women’s Law Center (NWLC) to launch a tax credits outreach campaign on Jan. 27 to ensure that more low and moderate-income families are aware of, and claim, available federal and state income tax credits. “Eligible families in our area could receive thousands of dollars from federal and state tax credits this year,” said Lorraine KinneyKitchen, Director of the Child Care Council of Cornell Cooperative Extension. “We want to encourage all families, especially those with young children, to find out if they are eligible. Parents seeking more information can call Cooperative Extension at 315223-7850 and staff will be happy to provide more information, including details about free tax preparation assistance for eligible families”. Federal and state tax credits can help offset the cost of child care and other expenses for working families. For 2011, families may be eligible for a number of federal tax credits, including: • Earned Income Tax Credit, which helps provide a wage supplement for low and moderate-income families (those earning less than $49,078 annually). This credit is worth up to $5,751, and is refundable. • Child Tax Credit, de-
signed to help families offset some of the costs of raising children. This credit is worth up to $1,000 per child. Families who owe little or no income tax can receive some or all of this credit as a refund if they earned at least $3,000 in 2011. • Child and Dependent Care Tax Credit, designed to offset some of the child or dependent care costs that families incur in order to work. This credit is worth up to $2,100, though the amount that can be claimed is limited by a family’s federal income tax liability. In addition, New York also offers families five other refundable credits:
• New York State Child and Dependent Care Tax Credit, worth up to $2,310; • New York City Child Care Tax Credit, worth up to $1,733; • New York Earned Income Tax Credit, worth up to $1,700; • New York City Earned Income Tax Credit, worth up to $288; and • Empire State Child Credit, worth up to $330 per child. “These tax credits can help families and bring additional dollars into the economy of our area,” Kinney-Kitchen said. “Our goal is to help the
Early Care and Learning Council spread the word about the benefits of these tax credits that can lower a family’s taxes and help them make ends meet”. As part of the NWLC campaign, many child care organizations, social service providers, and advocates will work together to educate families about valuable federal and state tax benefits as well as the availability of free tax preparation assistance in their communities. The launch of the campaign coincides with Earned Income Tax Credit Awareness Day, an effort of the Internal Revenue Service to inform the public about the Earned Income Tax Credit and the requirements to claim the credit. NWLC has developed an online resource for parents and advocates with user friendly fliers about both the federal credits and individual states’ tax provisions. Materials are available in Spanish and other languages. To learn more about federal and state tax credits, visit www.nwlc.org/LowerYourTaxes. The Child Care Council of Cornell Cooperative Extension is a child care resource and referral program that assists parents seeking child care, prospective and existing child care programs and consistently advocates for quality child care for all children in Herkimer, Madison and Oneida counties.
To Your Good Health by Paul G. Donohue, M.D.
Sciatica: big nerve can be big problem Dear Dr. Donohue: I am a 78-year-old woman, and five months ago I came down with sciatica in my left leg underneath the buttock. It’s very painful. I’d like to know if there is something that can be done. — S.M. Answer: The sciatic (sigh-ATTIC) nerve is the body’s longest and largest nerve. It springs from nerve rootlets that emerge from the spinal cord in the lower back. Those rootlets intertwine to form this big nerve. It travels from the back, through the buttocks and down the leg to the foot. Anything that presses on or irritates the nerve in its long course gives rise to sciatica (sigh-ATTIC-uh), painful inflammation of the nerve. A bulging back disk can press on the nerve. Arthritic spurs on the spine are another source of irritation. A collapse of a backbone from osteoporosis is another trigger for pain, and the pain can be in the lower back, the buttocks or down the leg to the foot. Have you tried Tylenol (acetaminophen) for pain relief? Aleve, Advil, Motrin and the many other nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs dull pain and quiet inflammation. Icing the painful back area for 10 to 15 minutes three times a day is another way to numb pain. If ice doesn’t work, turn to heat — hot compresses or a heating pad. Stretching the back might take pressure off the nerve. Sit on a firm chair with feet on the floor and knees shoulder-width apart. Turn slightly to the left. Then, with your right arm dangling down between the knees and left arm dangling down on the outside of the left knee, bend down to the floor as far as you can and hold that position for five seconds. Straighten up and reverse the process by turning to your right and arranging your arms with the right arm outside the right knee and the left arm between the knees. If this exercise hurts, stop. If it doesn’t, perform five bends each, to the right and then to the left. Do the exercise three times a day. Five months is a long time to put up with back pain. I’m not sure if self-treatment will do much for you. You need a doctor’s intervention, along with physical therapy. Dear Dr. Donohue: Some time ago, you answered a letter from an 80-year-old lady who asked if she still needed to have mammograms. I say an unqualified yes. Two years ago, at the age of 82 1/2, my mammogram detected cancer. Surgery was followed by radiation. Two years later, I am feeling fine and doing well. — A.S. Answer: Experts argue about the value of mammograms late in life. Stories like yours make me side with those who promote having mammograms as long as a woman is in reasonable health. If a woman has an estimate of living at least four more years, mammograms are a good idea. (c) 2012 North America Synd., Inc., All Rights Reserved
Donna’s Day: creative family fun
by Donna Erickson Mighty Fine Salsa and homemade chips Homemade salsa stirred up with sun-ripened tomatoes from our backyard vines is a special treat reserved for summertime snacking. That’s what I thought until our neighbor Bryce popped by during a January snowstorm with a bowl of his “Mighty Fine Salsa” to warm us up. But how did he do it? After all, fresh tomatoes can be rather peaked, tasteless and expensive at the market this time of year. “It’s all in the secret ingredient,” he whispered. “Canned tomatoes. No one will ever know.” And he’s right. This salsa is not only mighty fine, but mighty tasty, too. Make up a batch, and add fun-shaped homemade chips. Why eat boring triangular chips out of a bag when your kids’ can cut whimsical cookie cutter shapes from flour tortillas? Just pop them in the oven, and they’ll be crisp and ready to dip into the salsa. Here’s how: Easy Mighty Fine Salsa 1 28-ounce can diced tomatoes, slightly drained 1/2 cup fresh jalapeno pepper, seeded and quartered (see note below) 1/2 medium yellow onion, quartered
3 garlic cloves 1/2 cup fresh cilantro Juice from one lime 1 teaspoon kosher salt 1. Pour 1/2 can of tomatoes into a food processor or blender, add remaining ingredients and blend and pulse until well chopped and fairly smooth. Add remaining tomatoes and pulse/blend briefly. 2. Leave on the counter for an hour to combine flavors before serving with Fresh-Baked Fun Chips. Refrigerate leftover salsa. Makes about 3 cups. Note: The juice of jalapeno peppers can be irritating. Wear plastic deli-style gloves when handling. Avoid hand contact with your eyes. Fresh-Baked Fun Chips 6-8 medium flour tortillas Vegetable oil Salt (optional) Assorted metal cookie cutters Kitchen scissors (optional) 1. Preheat oven to 350 F. 2. Warm a tortilla on a lightly oiled skillet. Place it on a cutting board and cut into shapes with metal
cookie cutters. Use scissors to cut your own designs or alphabet letters. 3. Set shapes closely together on a cookie sheet covered with parchment paper. Brush or spray shapes lightly with oil. Continue with remaining tortillas. 4. Bake 8-10 minutes or until crisp and lightly browned. Sprinkle lightly with salt, if you wish, and serve. Serves four to six. (c) 2012 Donna Erickson Distributed by King Features Synd.
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Saving money and eating healthier? It can be done by Deb Maes, Extension Educator, Family & Consumer Resources If you have been shopping for groceries lately you have probably noticed that you are spending more at the check out counter. A lot more! When I was first married, I could purchase enough food for two of us for $30 a week. I spend a lot more to feed us in 2011 than I did in 1976. When I teach money management classes, one of the biggest surprises for families is when they calculate how much they spend on food. People then want to know how to save money on food to help keep their budget in balance. Most articles on cutting costs in grocery stores focus on the obvious: don’t shop when you are hungry, make a list, plan a weekly menu, shop alone, purchase food in season, consider purchasing store brands of items when they are cheaper, use coupons and check sale fliers before you head to the store. These ideas are great suggestions to follow when shopping for our families. However, today’s food recommendations emphasize healthy eating, following the www.chooseMyPlate.gov guideline recommendations to reduce sugar, salt and fat and marketing efforts to eat local foods. These bring new challenges to buying enough food to feed your family. Consider the following suggestions before you head out to the grocery store next time. It really is helpful to make a list before you head out to shop. Check your storage areas to determine what you already have then think about what you actually need to buy. Check way in the back of your cabinets. Is there food that you have forgotten you already have? Make a plan to use that food soon. If you can’t figure out what to cook, check out some of the on-line recipe sites that ask for a list of ingredients so it can then come up with recipes using those foods. A source of new recipes might be recipefinder.nal.usda.gov You may not want to post a weekly menu on the family fridge, but the reality is that we often eat the same foods over and over. Therefore it makes sense that you buy the same foods week after week. Consider buying larger sizes of those foods that are staples. You can often find pasta and rice in larger sizes. Make sure that what you purchase is actually cheaper than
a smaller size of the same item by comparing unit prices — generally posted on the grocery shelves. If you shop in a store that sells large case lots, pull out your cell phone and use the calculator function to find the cheapest size to buy. One article on shopping tips mentions that you should purchase whole items. It’s much cheaper to buy whole food and cut it up, than to purchase cut up fruits and vegetables sold in its own container. Look for sales on larger sizes of pork for example (often in 9 or 10 pound cuts) and make your own boneless chops and roasts. Date the packages and put the extra in the freezer for future use. When trying to make healthier food choices, stay away from packaged food products. It might be easier to buy a pound of ground meat and add it to the contents of a box, but take a look at the nutrition label on the side of the package. Many have high levels of fat and sodium and calories. Consider downloading ‘How to Make a Casserole from What’s on Hand’ http://bit.ly/rf0AkV from University of Nebraska’s Extension Educator Alice Henneman. This handout takes some of the guess work out of the age old question “What’s for Dinner?” and is a great take on new ways to use leftovers. Families who track their expenses have discovered that it is generally cheaper to make food at home then to purchase pre-cooked food, whether from the grocery store, or restaurant. The average family spends between 40-50 percent of the food dollar on food that is purchased and prepared away from home. These foods are also often high in fat, sugar and salt, and are expensive. Consider tracking your own food purchases for a week and then determine if that is how you want to be spending your money. My last suggestion is to prepare meals with the future in mind. When cooking, consider making enough for more than one meal. Plan to freeze separate portions for later. Many homes have microwaves, and it only takes a couple of minutes to have a fresh-tasting piping hot meal ready. It also expands the variety of options, especially for families that have busy schedules. If you cook a large portion of meat on weekends, think about how that food can be used. I love to roast a chicken for Sunday dinner that shows up later in
the week as chicken salad for lunch, chicken and rice casserole for dinner another night and finally becomes chicken stew with biscuits toward the end of the week. By purchasing meat at a lower price I’ve taken care of three dinner meals and at least one lunch — and I only have to cook once!
Make energy efficiency a priority this new year with simple energy resolutions for 2012 Small steps yield energy savings and lower bills with these tips from NYSERDA The new year is the perfect time to evaluate your home’s energy usage and make a stronger commitment to lead a more energy-efficient lifestyle. Even though it’s not easy to keep the personal resolutions you pledge year to year, you can take some very simple measures to reduce home energy consumption all year long without a lot of effort. Once you make them a habit, saving energy will be second nature. Stay on track toward greater energy savings with these helpful tips from the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA): Watch out for build up: One of the easiest things to do is remove build-up in your clothes dryer’s lint trap before every load. Removing built up lint not only reduces the risk of fire but also will increase drying efficiency and could save you up to $34 per year. Also, consider consolidating loads, drying loads with similar fabrics together.
Keep your bills out of hot water: Identify — and fix — any water leaks in your home. Leaky faucets and showerheads, for example, can be a big source of waste. Repairing these fixtures can save you up to $100 per year. And, don’t forget to inspect your hot water heater for leakage. At a rate of one drip per second, your home can waste gallons of water in a short time, costing you money. Seal the gaps: Air leaks can occur in some unusual and out-of-the-way places — crawl spaces, attics, overhangs, garages, porches and other architectural features, to name a few. Be sure to have a Home Performance with ENERGY STAR® contractor investigate these problem areas and make recommendations on how to make your home’s openings air-tight. By sealing and insulating your home, you could increase your home’s energy efficiency by up to 20 percent.
Improve air flow: Rearranging your home furnishings can lead to yearround benefits. Organize your furniture and rugs away from registers and heating return vents. For optimal comfort, make sure the connections at vents and registers are well-sealed where they meet the floors, walls and ceiling. Turn it off: Make a conscious effort to turn off electronics or appliances when they are not in use. If no one is watching TV — turn it off. Try using a power strip as a central “turn off” point for easy access in powering down multiple pieces of equipment — such as a DVD player, a Blu-Ray™ player and a television — all at once. Once you develop this simple habit, you’ll achieve savings the rest of the year. Count on the small things: When possible, use the smaller appliances in your kitchen, like your microwave and
toaster oven, especially when heating or re-heating small portions. You could use 80 percent less energy using these appliances rather than a conventional oven. Clean and consolidate: Clean your refrigerator coils — located underneath and behind the appliance — and repair any loose seals. Dirty coils and loose seals make the refrigerator work harder, causing it to use more energy. If you have a spare refrigerator that you only use occasionally, consider unplugging it or having it recycled. Your spare refrigeration may be costing you $18 a month! Look for the star: If you are thinking about replacing electronics or appliances, look for the ENERGY STAR label. These units have advanced features that improve energy efficiency. For more information on ENERGY STAR appliances, visit www.energystar.gov
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