The Village of Stamford canceled their regular monthly meeting tonight due to the ice storm. In the release sent by Village Clerk Nancy Milea, the community notified the press that the 7pm meeting would not be taking place.
1/16/17
Governor Cuomo Makes Statement on Dr. King's Memory
Written By Editor on 1/16/17 | 1/16/17
Today, we honor the work of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., celebrate his life, and reflect on his unrelenting commitment to justice for all.
While we have made tremendous progress, the truth is that the battle for justice is not over. It is an ongoing struggle, and there is much more that we have yet to do. Now more than ever, it is incumbent upon us to continue Dr. King’s crusade for equal rights.
New York must lead the way and that’s why I proposed the New York Promise Agenda. This new plan will advance principles of social justice, affirm New York’s progressive values, and set a national standard for protections against all forms of discrimination.
This sweeping, unprecedented set of initiatives will reform the criminal justice system. We still have a judicial system that is supposed to be blind, but that all too often finds the scales of justice tipped by resources or race.
In the coming months, as part of our New York Promise Agenda, I will advance important reforms that will result in a criminal justice system more just than it is today.
Find out more about the New York Promise Agenda, as we hold the torch high to light the way toward opportunity.
As I join New Yorkers in honoring the legacy of Dr. King, may we all work together to continue his march toward a brighter, fairer, more united future for us all.
While we have made tremendous progress, the truth is that the battle for justice is not over. It is an ongoing struggle, and there is much more that we have yet to do. Now more than ever, it is incumbent upon us to continue Dr. King’s crusade for equal rights.
New York must lead the way and that’s why I proposed the New York Promise Agenda. This new plan will advance principles of social justice, affirm New York’s progressive values, and set a national standard for protections against all forms of discrimination.
This sweeping, unprecedented set of initiatives will reform the criminal justice system. We still have a judicial system that is supposed to be blind, but that all too often finds the scales of justice tipped by resources or race.
In the coming months, as part of our New York Promise Agenda, I will advance important reforms that will result in a criminal justice system more just than it is today.
Find out more about the New York Promise Agenda, as we hold the torch high to light the way toward opportunity.
As I join New Yorkers in honoring the legacy of Dr. King, may we all work together to continue his march toward a brighter, fairer, more united future for us all.
1/13/17
Knight Will Not Seek Re-Election as Coroner
Written By Editor on 1/13/17 | 1/13/17
Schoharie County Coroner Timothy Knight has announced that he will not seek re-election to his position this fall.
Knight, the only countywide elected Democrat, took the oath of office in January 2016 after being elected to the position two straight years as a write-in candidate. He has worked under the guidance of Coroner Matthew Coltrain when his services have been requested.
Although committed to public service, Knight is a full-time college student, freelance journalist, and a member of various civic groups, all of which have resulted in his inability to answer many calls.
"I took the oath of office because it was expected of me," said Mr. Knight, who is 23 years old. "However, I am neither a physician nor a funeral director, and as such, I do not believe it would be proper for me to seek another term in November's election."
Committed to fulfilling his position to the best of his ability through the remainder of 2017, Knight thanked Coroner Coltrain for helping and mentoring him in the position.
On track to graduate from SUNY Cobleskill this May with a Bachelors in Communications, Knight is seeking to further his career in media, but he kept the door open for future runs for public office. "Except Coroner," Knight joked.
Knight, the only countywide elected Democrat, took the oath of office in January 2016 after being elected to the position two straight years as a write-in candidate. He has worked under the guidance of Coroner Matthew Coltrain when his services have been requested.
Although committed to public service, Knight is a full-time college student, freelance journalist, and a member of various civic groups, all of which have resulted in his inability to answer many calls.
"I took the oath of office because it was expected of me," said Mr. Knight, who is 23 years old. "However, I am neither a physician nor a funeral director, and as such, I do not believe it would be proper for me to seek another term in November's election."
Committed to fulfilling his position to the best of his ability through the remainder of 2017, Knight thanked Coroner Coltrain for helping and mentoring him in the position.
On track to graduate from SUNY Cobleskill this May with a Bachelors in Communications, Knight is seeking to further his career in media, but he kept the door open for future runs for public office. "Except Coroner," Knight joked.
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John Wyckoff Appointed New Highway Chief In Gilboa
Photos and story Liz Page
GILBOA — A new highway superintendent was sworn into office and the Gilboa Town Board organized for the new year Jan. 4.
John Wyckoff was appointed town highway superintendent following an interview process and the Town’s year-end meeting on Dec. 27. His appointment was effective Jan. 1 and runs through Dec. 31, 2017. He must run for election to the post next fall and replaces Lester Parker, who retired after 32 years of service with the town highway department, effective Dec. 31.
Wyckoff provided town board members with a report on his first three days in office, which included his recommendation to reappoint highway crew member James Dymond as deputy highway superintendent.
It was one of a long list of official appointments and designations made in organizing for 2017. Council members had to table a few motions until they have a larger quorum present. Although Supervisor Tony VanGlad recommended Councilwoman Dot Pickett for reappointment as deputy supervisor, it was tabled as Pickett wasn’t able to vote on the motion as one of just three board members present.
There was a similar situation in a motion to advertise in the Maple Festival booklet and the nomination of VanGlad to serve as a member of the Catskill Watershed Corporation (CWC) Board of Directors.
All of those motions will be settled with a phone call vote including the two board members, Max Stryker and Norwood Tompkins, who were absent from the meeting.
Board members did approve purchase of a new computer through Schoharie County for Wyckoff to use at the highway garage. The existing computer is not functioning properly and he said previous superintendent, Parker, had been using his personal computer. A motion was made to go ahead with the purchase, unless it exceeds $1,000, in which case it would to come back before the board.
In his written report, town Code Enforcement Officer Brian Caron indicated he had attended various training sessions, amounting to the 24 hours of credit required by the state.
In his supervisor’s report, VanGlad said the CWC must replace Mike Brandow on its board of directors, as Brandow is no longer an elected official. The towns of Gilboa, Conesville and Jefferson will be asked to nominate someone to succeed Brandow. VanGlad accepted the board’s nomination, however, if he is elected, it would leave a void on the Coalition of Watershed Towns board on which he currently serves. VanGlad had to abstain, thereby tabling the nomination.
A “No Dumping” sign will be placed at a spot where town, county and state highway departments have been dumping fill. It is located in the flood plain and the Federal Emergency Management Agency has indicated no more dumping should take place in that area.
VanGlad read a thank you note from Rich Tait who enclosed a check for $300 to the town for its help in offloading and erecting trusses for the new pavilion at the Gilboa Museum and History Center.
Pickett reported that a Colorado Blue Spruce tree will be planted near the town hall as a community Christmas tree and that Gardens by Trista will plant the tree. The total cost is $300. A motion passed to ask Trista Wyckoff to plant the tree at her convenience later this year. The tree will grow to 12 or 15 feet high at the most, according to Pickett. It will be used for a community tree lighting ceremony. An outlet for lighting the tree was installed by Parker when the new lighted sign at the town hall was installed recently.
The new sign is operating and flashes several messages, including congratulations and best wishes to Parker on his retirement. The sign will be used to announce town meetings, events and other community-related items.
The new highway superintendent said town crews plowed and sanded on his first day, and on Jan. 2 he held a meeting with the entire crew. They also replaced plow edges and adusted them and on Wednesday they sanded and changed oil in the equipment. He also reported the 2007 International is still in Albany with recommendations expected to be forthcoming to repair the catalytic converter.
Walter Wyckoff was reappointed to another five-year term on the town planning board, with his previous appointment ending at the end of December. He will serve until 2021. In the official appointments, he was also reappointed chairman of the planning board.
Other appointments and designations, included:
Linda Wyckoff and Alicia Wyckoff appointed deputy town clerk/collector; Janette Reynolds, town historian; Joseph Moore Jr., dog control officer; Brian Caron, code enforcement officer, floodplain administrator and fire inspector; Joanne Darcy Crum, town attorney and Mary Wyckoff, registrar of vital statistics.
They also established meetings to be held on the first Wednesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. and The Mountain Eagle and Times Journal, as official newspapers.
Other resolutions included various polices, reimbursements and monthly reports.
GILBOA — A new highway superintendent was sworn into office and the Gilboa Town Board organized for the new year Jan. 4.
John Wyckoff was appointed town highway superintendent following an interview process and the Town’s year-end meeting on Dec. 27. His appointment was effective Jan. 1 and runs through Dec. 31, 2017. He must run for election to the post next fall and replaces Lester Parker, who retired after 32 years of service with the town highway department, effective Dec. 31.
Wyckoff provided town board members with a report on his first three days in office, which included his recommendation to reappoint highway crew member James Dymond as deputy highway superintendent.
It was one of a long list of official appointments and designations made in organizing for 2017. Council members had to table a few motions until they have a larger quorum present. Although Supervisor Tony VanGlad recommended Councilwoman Dot Pickett for reappointment as deputy supervisor, it was tabled as Pickett wasn’t able to vote on the motion as one of just three board members present.
There was a similar situation in a motion to advertise in the Maple Festival booklet and the nomination of VanGlad to serve as a member of the Catskill Watershed Corporation (CWC) Board of Directors.
All of those motions will be settled with a phone call vote including the two board members, Max Stryker and Norwood Tompkins, who were absent from the meeting.
Board members did approve purchase of a new computer through Schoharie County for Wyckoff to use at the highway garage. The existing computer is not functioning properly and he said previous superintendent, Parker, had been using his personal computer. A motion was made to go ahead with the purchase, unless it exceeds $1,000, in which case it would to come back before the board.
In his written report, town Code Enforcement Officer Brian Caron indicated he had attended various training sessions, amounting to the 24 hours of credit required by the state.
In his supervisor’s report, VanGlad said the CWC must replace Mike Brandow on its board of directors, as Brandow is no longer an elected official. The towns of Gilboa, Conesville and Jefferson will be asked to nominate someone to succeed Brandow. VanGlad accepted the board’s nomination, however, if he is elected, it would leave a void on the Coalition of Watershed Towns board on which he currently serves. VanGlad had to abstain, thereby tabling the nomination.
A “No Dumping” sign will be placed at a spot where town, county and state highway departments have been dumping fill. It is located in the flood plain and the Federal Emergency Management Agency has indicated no more dumping should take place in that area.
VanGlad read a thank you note from Rich Tait who enclosed a check for $300 to the town for its help in offloading and erecting trusses for the new pavilion at the Gilboa Museum and History Center.
Pickett reported that a Colorado Blue Spruce tree will be planted near the town hall as a community Christmas tree and that Gardens by Trista will plant the tree. The total cost is $300. A motion passed to ask Trista Wyckoff to plant the tree at her convenience later this year. The tree will grow to 12 or 15 feet high at the most, according to Pickett. It will be used for a community tree lighting ceremony. An outlet for lighting the tree was installed by Parker when the new lighted sign at the town hall was installed recently.
The new sign is operating and flashes several messages, including congratulations and best wishes to Parker on his retirement. The sign will be used to announce town meetings, events and other community-related items.
The new highway superintendent said town crews plowed and sanded on his first day, and on Jan. 2 he held a meeting with the entire crew. They also replaced plow edges and adusted them and on Wednesday they sanded and changed oil in the equipment. He also reported the 2007 International is still in Albany with recommendations expected to be forthcoming to repair the catalytic converter.
Walter Wyckoff was reappointed to another five-year term on the town planning board, with his previous appointment ending at the end of December. He will serve until 2021. In the official appointments, he was also reappointed chairman of the planning board.
Other appointments and designations, included:
Linda Wyckoff and Alicia Wyckoff appointed deputy town clerk/collector; Janette Reynolds, town historian; Joseph Moore Jr., dog control officer; Brian Caron, code enforcement officer, floodplain administrator and fire inspector; Joanne Darcy Crum, town attorney and Mary Wyckoff, registrar of vital statistics.
They also established meetings to be held on the first Wednesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. and The Mountain Eagle and Times Journal, as official newspapers.
Other resolutions included various polices, reimbursements and monthly reports.
Two Lady Rams Score 1000th Career Points
Photo and story by Liz Page
SOUTH KORTRIGHT – The Lady Rams celebrated a pair of milestones recently, something their coach said is very special as two team members scored their 1000 th career baskets in back to back games.
Team co-captains Brianna Laing and Lexi DuBois have been basketball teammates for the past four years and are currently combining for an average of 34.9 points per game, which makes it no surprise the Lady Rams are undefeated on the season.
“It is an amazing accomplishment that these two athletes can add to an outstanding
athletic career and senior year. Brianna and Lexi are both tremendous athletes who put
the extra time and work into the sport. They are very deserving and I'm proud of their
achievement,” said coach Josh Burroughs.
Laing scored 16 points against Newark Valley in the Whitney Point Tournament on Dec. 28. She connected on a three-point bucket from the right side of the arc in the opening quarter off a pass from teammate Hannah Shafer. Her team went on to win the tournament.
Burroughs presented her with the 1000-point ball as the game was stopped and Laing’s milestone announced. She was congratulated by fellow team members and quickly posed with her parents and grandmother, with a big sign, to mark the moment.
It is no fluke that Laing achieved the milestone, she has been a starting member of the Lady Rams varsity squad since eighth grade. She was called up to varsity as a seventh grader, playing junior varsity. She was moved up in time to become part of the Section 4 championship team which advanced to the state final four.
She has seen two sectional championships, two regional championships, two state final four appearances and one state final appearance. This year, she is looking to win her fifth straight Delaware League title as team co- captain.
So far this season, she has averaged 16.9 points per game, five rebounds, five assists and four steals.
Not surprisingly, basketball is her favorite sport.
“Brianna is the definition of what it takes for an athlete to be successful in any sport. She puts in hours of extra work in the off season to her skill set sharp and to improve each part of her game,” said Burroughs. “Brianna is willing to go to the gym early or stay late.
She shoots on her off days, plays high level AAU and summer basketball in the off- season and works out to improve her strength and endurance.
“On the court she is a fierce competitor, can do everything well and has developed into a leader.”
Off the court, she is just as motivated. Laing is involved in various extracurricular activities at SKCS, is a sholar athlete and volunteers as a youth basketball coach for the school’s elementary program.
“She is a role model to many of our younger athletes. I am extremely proud of her and the work she puts into the sport,” said Burroughs. “She is a self-motivated athlete who is fueled by her love and passion for the game. It truly was a privilege to be able to share that moment with her.”
DuBois is a talented athlete, according to Burroughs. She scored her 1000 th point last week in a win over league rival Jefferson. She scored 36 points in the game, scoring point 1000 in the third quarter. Her assist came from teammate Brooke Davis who passed her the ball and sank the two-point shot in the middle of the paint. The game, at home, was stopped and she was congratulated by the team, with Burroughs presenting her with a 1000-point ball. She too shared the moment with family to pose for a picture.
A four-year varsity player, DuBois has started all four years and has seen her team win a sectional championship, one regional championship and has played in one final four and one state final appearance. She is looking at her fourth straight league title as a member of the team who averages 18 points, nine rebounds, five assists and six steals per game this year.
DuBois also puts in extra time during the off-season to improve as a player. Although soccer is her first love, she continues to dedicate time to basketball, according to Burroughs.
“Lexi plays travel soccer, AAU basketball and is active in two summer leagues. On the court she plays at a level higher than most, reads the game well and makes her teammates better,” he said.
Off the court, DuBois is also very active. She too is a scholar athlete and participates in extracurricular events and is a volunteer coach for the school’s elementary program where Burroughs says many of the younger athletes look up to her.
“Lexi excels in all areas of the game, but her commitment to improve over the years impresses me most. I’m honored to be able to work with and watch such a gifted young lady.”
SOUTH KORTRIGHT – The Lady Rams celebrated a pair of milestones recently, something their coach said is very special as two team members scored their 1000 th career baskets in back to back games.
Team co-captains Brianna Laing and Lexi DuBois have been basketball teammates for the past four years and are currently combining for an average of 34.9 points per game, which makes it no surprise the Lady Rams are undefeated on the season.
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| South Kortright Lady Rams co-captians Lexi DuBois (left) and Brianna Laing, who is holding her 1000 th point ball, share a moment together after Laing’s sank her milestone shot. DuBois reached her 1000 th point milestone in the very next game. |
Laing scored 16 points against Newark Valley in the Whitney Point Tournament on Dec. 28. She connected on a three-point bucket from the right side of the arc in the opening quarter off a pass from teammate Hannah Shafer. Her team went on to win the tournament.
Burroughs presented her with the 1000-point ball as the game was stopped and Laing’s milestone announced. She was congratulated by fellow team members and quickly posed with her parents and grandmother, with a big sign, to mark the moment.
It is no fluke that Laing achieved the milestone, she has been a starting member of the Lady Rams varsity squad since eighth grade. She was called up to varsity as a seventh grader, playing junior varsity. She was moved up in time to become part of the Section 4 championship team which advanced to the state final four.
She has seen two sectional championships, two regional championships, two state final four appearances and one state final appearance. This year, she is looking to win her fifth straight Delaware League title as team co- captain.
So far this season, she has averaged 16.9 points per game, five rebounds, five assists and four steals.
Not surprisingly, basketball is her favorite sport.
“Brianna is the definition of what it takes for an athlete to be successful in any sport. She puts in hours of extra work in the off season to her skill set sharp and to improve each part of her game,” said Burroughs. “Brianna is willing to go to the gym early or stay late.
She shoots on her off days, plays high level AAU and summer basketball in the off- season and works out to improve her strength and endurance.
“On the court she is a fierce competitor, can do everything well and has developed into a leader.”
Off the court, she is just as motivated. Laing is involved in various extracurricular activities at SKCS, is a sholar athlete and volunteers as a youth basketball coach for the school’s elementary program.
“She is a role model to many of our younger athletes. I am extremely proud of her and the work she puts into the sport,” said Burroughs. “She is a self-motivated athlete who is fueled by her love and passion for the game. It truly was a privilege to be able to share that moment with her.”
DuBois is a talented athlete, according to Burroughs. She scored her 1000 th point last week in a win over league rival Jefferson. She scored 36 points in the game, scoring point 1000 in the third quarter. Her assist came from teammate Brooke Davis who passed her the ball and sank the two-point shot in the middle of the paint. The game, at home, was stopped and she was congratulated by the team, with Burroughs presenting her with a 1000-point ball. She too shared the moment with family to pose for a picture.
A four-year varsity player, DuBois has started all four years and has seen her team win a sectional championship, one regional championship and has played in one final four and one state final appearance. She is looking at her fourth straight league title as a member of the team who averages 18 points, nine rebounds, five assists and six steals per game this year.
DuBois also puts in extra time during the off-season to improve as a player. Although soccer is her first love, she continues to dedicate time to basketball, according to Burroughs.
“Lexi plays travel soccer, AAU basketball and is active in two summer leagues. On the court she plays at a level higher than most, reads the game well and makes her teammates better,” he said.
Off the court, DuBois is also very active. She too is a scholar athlete and participates in extracurricular events and is a volunteer coach for the school’s elementary program where Burroughs says many of the younger athletes look up to her.
“Lexi excels in all areas of the game, but her commitment to improve over the years impresses me most. I’m honored to be able to work with and watch such a gifted young lady.”
Cobleskill Hosting Women's March January 21st
Join us, your neighbors, making a statement by standing along Main Street to be seen
standing together for our grandmothers, mothers, sisters, daughters, wives, partners
and friends. We need to move forward, not back, for women's equality, regardless of
a woman’s race, ethnicity, religion, immigration status, sexual identity, gender
expression, economic status, age or disability.
This is a family friendly event. No Drugs or Alcohol, No weapons, No violence verbal or physical.
This is a Sister Action to the Woman's March in Wash, DC see guiding principles and mission at https://www.womensmarch.com/mission/ Questions Elliott Adams 518-441- 2697
This is a family friendly event. No Drugs or Alcohol, No weapons, No violence verbal or physical.
This is a Sister Action to the Woman's March in Wash, DC see guiding principles and mission at https://www.womensmarch.com/mission/ Questions Elliott Adams 518-441- 2697
1/10/17
ARC to Rally at State of the State Address
Written By Editor on 1/10/17 | 1/10/17
The bFair2DirectCare Coalition is planning to have a presence in Albany to rally outside the event. Family members, DSP's and Executive Directors from ARC Chapters (NYSARC Chapters) and other service providers will be assembling to address the issue of the lack of state funding to increase Direct Support Professional's wages- in a time when fast food workers are amongst the workforce seeing increased living wages that are paying more than voluntary service providers can for important, critical work and for supports that are critical to our most vulnerable-- people with developmental disabilities.
Unlike private businesses who have the option to raise prices on products or reduce staff through automation, health care providers depend mostly on state funding to meet their payrolls. Voluntary service providers are seeing an alarming increase in staff vacancies and turnovers- because our staff are leaving us to earn higher wages at Fast Food industries and Stewart's, etc. Ultimately, this impacts greatly on those we support as well as they have no consistency in staffing and familial relationships, compromised access to vital supports and services, and it compromises their safety by not being able to meet the regulations for proper supervision in worst case scenarios.
You can find more information on this movement on the #bFair2DirectCare facebook page and NYSARC's facebook page as well. You can also follow the story on our site as well.
Unlike private businesses who have the option to raise prices on products or reduce staff through automation, health care providers depend mostly on state funding to meet their payrolls. Voluntary service providers are seeing an alarming increase in staff vacancies and turnovers- because our staff are leaving us to earn higher wages at Fast Food industries and Stewart's, etc. Ultimately, this impacts greatly on those we support as well as they have no consistency in staffing and familial relationships, compromised access to vital supports and services, and it compromises their safety by not being able to meet the regulations for proper supervision in worst case scenarios.
You can find more information on this movement on the #bFair2DirectCare facebook page and NYSARC's facebook page as well. You can also follow the story on our site as well.
Photographs Exhibited at CWC
Photographs by Big Indian resident Michael Wentland are on display at the Catskill Watershed Corporation (CWC), 905 Main St., Margaretville through March 15, 2017.
The office is open from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. weekdays except holidays. Visitors are most welcome.
“The Catskills: Through a Lens” is an eclectic group of images that demonstrate Wentland’s unique eye and affinity for the unusual. A herd of curious donkeys on an Andes farm is photographed from knee level; red taillights are reflected on the superstructure of the Woodland Valley bridge in a time-lapse image taken at dusk. In another night time shot, a Catskill Mountain Railroad coach appears adrift on the ocean after a snowstorm.
Wentland, who holds a BFA with an emphasis in Interior Architectural Design, is an artist, craftsman and educator who sees potential photo subjects at every turn. Although he loves landscapes, wildlife and portraiture, he most enjoys what he calls Americana Street Photography. Wentland typically shoots digital images but occasionally makes photos with his treasured 1924 Kodamatic camera.
His photographs are available for purchase in multiple sizes, framed or unframed. Contact him at mwentlandphotography@gmail.com
The office is open from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. weekdays except holidays. Visitors are most welcome.
“The Catskills: Through a Lens” is an eclectic group of images that demonstrate Wentland’s unique eye and affinity for the unusual. A herd of curious donkeys on an Andes farm is photographed from knee level; red taillights are reflected on the superstructure of the Woodland Valley bridge in a time-lapse image taken at dusk. In another night time shot, a Catskill Mountain Railroad coach appears adrift on the ocean after a snowstorm.
Wentland, who holds a BFA with an emphasis in Interior Architectural Design, is an artist, craftsman and educator who sees potential photo subjects at every turn. Although he loves landscapes, wildlife and portraiture, he most enjoys what he calls Americana Street Photography. Wentland typically shoots digital images but occasionally makes photos with his treasured 1924 Kodamatic camera.
His photographs are available for purchase in multiple sizes, framed or unframed. Contact him at mwentlandphotography@gmail.com
CWC Can Pay for Fuel Tank Anchoring
Home and business owners in designated flood hazard areas within the New York City Watershed West of the Hudson River can take advantage of a no-cost program to get their propane and fuel oil tanks anchored before the next flood.
The Catskill Watershed Corporation (CWC) runs the program to secure above-ground tanks that could tip over within a building or float downstream during high water events, causing pollution, property damage and risks to public health and safety.
Oil tanks of up to 330 gallons and propane tanks of up to 420 pounds are eligible for this protective treatment if they are within 500-year flood elevations anywhere in the five-county Catskill-Delaware Watershed.
Larger commercial propane tanks are also eligible for this service but require engineered designs and individual funding approvals from the CWC Board of Directors.
The CWC will cover the entire cost of anchoring tanks within basements or outdoors, a process that is estimated at $800 to $2,300 per tank. This involves emptying the tank, pouring a concrete pad if required, securing the tank with ground anchors and galvanized straps, and placement of vent lines within PVC sleeves with hookups at least one foot above the historical high water mark.
Fuel removed at the outset of the process will be replaced at no charge to the building owner.
Potential applicants should consult their town Code Enforcement Officer or John Mathiesen at the CWC (845-586-1400) for further information.
The CWC is a non-profit, Local Development Corporation responsible for several environmental protection, economic development and education programs in the New York City Watershed West of the Hudson River. www.cwconline.org.
The Catskill Watershed Corporation (CWC) runs the program to secure above-ground tanks that could tip over within a building or float downstream during high water events, causing pollution, property damage and risks to public health and safety.
Oil tanks of up to 330 gallons and propane tanks of up to 420 pounds are eligible for this protective treatment if they are within 500-year flood elevations anywhere in the five-county Catskill-Delaware Watershed.
Larger commercial propane tanks are also eligible for this service but require engineered designs and individual funding approvals from the CWC Board of Directors.
The CWC will cover the entire cost of anchoring tanks within basements or outdoors, a process that is estimated at $800 to $2,300 per tank. This involves emptying the tank, pouring a concrete pad if required, securing the tank with ground anchors and galvanized straps, and placement of vent lines within PVC sleeves with hookups at least one foot above the historical high water mark.
Fuel removed at the outset of the process will be replaced at no charge to the building owner.
Potential applicants should consult their town Code Enforcement Officer or John Mathiesen at the CWC (845-586-1400) for further information.
The CWC is a non-profit, Local Development Corporation responsible for several environmental protection, economic development and education programs in the New York City Watershed West of the Hudson River. www.cwconline.org.
Senator Bonacic Announces the Availability of Historic Preservation Grant Opportunities
State Senator John J. Bonacic (R/C/I-Mt. Hope) is pleased to announce the availability of historic preservation grant opportunities through the Preservation League of New York State. The Preserve New York (PNY) and the Technical Assistance Grant (TAG) programs are made available to qualified not-for-profit groups and municipalities seeking funding for the preservation or restoration of historic buildings or structures with art or cultural purpose.
PNY grant awards range in amount from $3,000 to $10,000 and are awarded for historic structure reports, historic landscape reports, cultural resource surveys, or building condition reports. TAG grants will be a maximum of $3,000 and are intended for short-term technical studies including building condition surveys, engineering/structural analyses, feasibility/reuse studies, and handicapped accessibility studies.
“Many of the municipalities in the 42nd Senate District have a unique historical character, and these grant opportunities are a good way to help preserve that character,” said Senator Bonacic. “I would also urge local not-for-profits to explore these opportunities as well.”
The deadline to apply for these grants is March 27th, 2017. All questions should be directed to the Preservation League of New York State at 518-462-5658
PNY grant awards range in amount from $3,000 to $10,000 and are awarded for historic structure reports, historic landscape reports, cultural resource surveys, or building condition reports. TAG grants will be a maximum of $3,000 and are intended for short-term technical studies including building condition surveys, engineering/structural analyses, feasibility/reuse studies, and handicapped accessibility studies.
“Many of the municipalities in the 42nd Senate District have a unique historical character, and these grant opportunities are a good way to help preserve that character,” said Senator Bonacic. “I would also urge local not-for-profits to explore these opportunities as well.”
The deadline to apply for these grants is March 27th, 2017. All questions should be directed to the Preservation League of New York State at 518-462-5658
January 13 is Registration Deadline for 35th Annual Northeast Organic Farming Association of New York’s 2017 Winter Conference
It’s the final two weeks to register for the 35th Northeast Organic Faming Association of New York’s (NOFA-NY) 2017 Winter Conference, Long Live the Farmer: Diversity & Biodiversity in Saratoga Springs, NY. From January 20-22, this year’s bonus includes the first Northeast Organic Seed Conference: Owning Our Own Seed.
“Each year our conference strives to inspire, inform, and provide an unparalleled opportunity for networking and for reciprocal reaching and learning,” noted NOFA-NY Executive Director Andrianna Natsoulas. “Including the Seed Conference is a wonderful addition to an already dynamic line-up of more than 100 workshops in 17 different tracks.”
Tying the two together is Keynote Speaker, the eminent CR Lawn, founder of Fedco Seeds. He will focus on creating an ethical, sustainable seed system and share strategies for overcoming obstacles. Many additional conference highlights include a seed swap, a special joint presentation by award-winning chef Dan Barber of Blue Hill at Stone Barns and Cornell vegetable breeder Michael Mazourek on chef-breeder collaboration, special half-day workshop intensives, a participatory on-farm horse-powered workshop, book signings, films, special discussion groups, and social activities.
Special interest tracks feature fruit, vegetables, livestock, grains, beverage, mushrooms, permaculture, gardening and homesteading, draft animals, plus marketing and business, policy, social justice, urban farming, small scale food processors, and community, education, and co-ops. More than 80 conference exhibitors also will be in attendance.
Workshops and discussion groups will delve into what farmer diversity looks like. There will be a "Dismantling Racism" workshop led by Keith McHenry, as well as discussion groups for women, veterans and LGBTQ farmers and advocates. NOFA-NY aims to recognize divisions, bridge them and honor their diversity. Stephen Gabreil will organize a teach-in (or two) for Farmers in Action to prepare for civil leadership in the coming months and years. NOFA-NY also will live stream the events in Washington, DC so attendees can stay informed of what is happening in the nation’s capital.
Mike and Gayle Thorpe of Thorpe’s Organic Family Farm are the 2017 NOFA-NY Farmers of the Year. Their family-owned and operated farm encompasses more than 2,000 acres of organically managed land in East Aurora, New York. The Thorpes grow over 300 varieties of certified organic fruits, vegetables, hay, and grains, have a CSA of 540 families, and a citrus grove in Florida.
For attendees with children ages 5-12, a children’s conference with hands-on activities is available. Pre-registration is required. Full children’s conference fees are $130 or $55/day.
Online registration is open through Friday, January 13, 2017 at www.nofany.org/conference, or by calling the NOFA-NY office (585) 271-1979. Full conference registration is available ($285) or pro-rated for full- and half-day intensive sessions. NOFA-NY members receive a 10% registration discount. Walk-ins are welcome.
A 20% student discount may be awarded to groups of three or more students; those interested should contact (585) 271-1979. (Valid Student ID required.)
Registration fees include breakfasts and lunches, all workshops (including the seed conference), trade show, keynote addresses, meetings, and all other scheduled activities. The Saratoga Hilton and City Center is located at 534 Broadway, Saratoga Springs, NY.
“Each year our conference strives to inspire, inform, and provide an unparalleled opportunity for networking and for reciprocal reaching and learning,” noted NOFA-NY Executive Director Andrianna Natsoulas. “Including the Seed Conference is a wonderful addition to an already dynamic line-up of more than 100 workshops in 17 different tracks.”
Tying the two together is Keynote Speaker, the eminent CR Lawn, founder of Fedco Seeds. He will focus on creating an ethical, sustainable seed system and share strategies for overcoming obstacles. Many additional conference highlights include a seed swap, a special joint presentation by award-winning chef Dan Barber of Blue Hill at Stone Barns and Cornell vegetable breeder Michael Mazourek on chef-breeder collaboration, special half-day workshop intensives, a participatory on-farm horse-powered workshop, book signings, films, special discussion groups, and social activities.
Special interest tracks feature fruit, vegetables, livestock, grains, beverage, mushrooms, permaculture, gardening and homesteading, draft animals, plus marketing and business, policy, social justice, urban farming, small scale food processors, and community, education, and co-ops. More than 80 conference exhibitors also will be in attendance.
Workshops and discussion groups will delve into what farmer diversity looks like. There will be a "Dismantling Racism" workshop led by Keith McHenry, as well as discussion groups for women, veterans and LGBTQ farmers and advocates. NOFA-NY aims to recognize divisions, bridge them and honor their diversity. Stephen Gabreil will organize a teach-in (or two) for Farmers in Action to prepare for civil leadership in the coming months and years. NOFA-NY also will live stream the events in Washington, DC so attendees can stay informed of what is happening in the nation’s capital.
Mike and Gayle Thorpe of Thorpe’s Organic Family Farm are the 2017 NOFA-NY Farmers of the Year. Their family-owned and operated farm encompasses more than 2,000 acres of organically managed land in East Aurora, New York. The Thorpes grow over 300 varieties of certified organic fruits, vegetables, hay, and grains, have a CSA of 540 families, and a citrus grove in Florida.
For attendees with children ages 5-12, a children’s conference with hands-on activities is available. Pre-registration is required. Full children’s conference fees are $130 or $55/day.
Online registration is open through Friday, January 13, 2017 at www.nofany.org/conference, or by calling the NOFA-NY office (585) 271-1979. Full conference registration is available ($285) or pro-rated for full- and half-day intensive sessions. NOFA-NY members receive a 10% registration discount. Walk-ins are welcome.
A 20% student discount may be awarded to groups of three or more students; those interested should contact (585) 271-1979. (Valid Student ID required.)
Registration fees include breakfasts and lunches, all workshops (including the seed conference), trade show, keynote addresses, meetings, and all other scheduled activities. The Saratoga Hilton and City Center is located at 534 Broadway, Saratoga Springs, NY.
Werner Rentsch Painting Auction Continues Through Feb. 4
Hanford Mills Museum in East Meredith is auctioning the painting Ice Cutting Hanford Mills NY by celebrated equine artist Werner Rentsch. The artist donated the painting, which features horses pulling a sleigh during an ice harvest at Hanford Mills, for Museum to use to raise funds. Mr. Rentsch created the painting after attending an Ice Harvest Festival at Hanford Mills Museum a few years ago.
Photos of the painting are available at hanfordmills.org, and the painting is also available to view at Hanford Mills Museum by appointment (call 607/278-5744). Bids are now being accepted online. The Auction will end on Saturday, February 4 at the 2017 Ice Harvest Festival, where in-person and online bids will be accepted.
“Ice harvests at Hanford Mills Museum have inspired many people to capture the event on film, and a handful of people to paint scenes as well. To have an artist of Mr. Rentsch’s caliber create and then donate a painting to Hanford Mills is certainly an honor and speaks to his talent as well as his generosity,” says Executive Director Liz Callahan.
Paintings and prints by Werner Rentsch are widely sought after by collectors around the world. He has been honored with nine one-man shows and his work was shown in 12 museum exhibitions and in more than 40 juried or group shows in America. Well known for his paintings of equine subjects, Werner has painted many portraits of great- and near-great horses from racing, show jumping, foxhunting and polo. He is a lifetime member of the American Academy of Equine Art and served as president from 1994 through 2008. He is a signature member of Artists for Conservation and his work was selected for the organization’s 2012 and 2013 exhibitions.
About Hanford Mills Museum
Hanford Mills Museum operates an authentic water- and steam-powered historic site, which includes a sawmill, gristmill and woodworking shop. The mission of Hanford Mills Museum is to inspire audiences of all ages to explore connections among energy, technology, natural resources and entrepreneurship in rural communities with a focus on sustainable choices. The museum, which is listed on the National and New York State Registers of Historic Places, will open for the 2017 season on May 17.
Hanford Mills is located at 51 County Highway 12 in East Meredith, at the intersection of Delaware County Routes 10 & 12, just 10 miles from Oneonta, and 15 miles from Delhi. For more information, visit www.hanfordmills.org or call 607-278-5744
Photos of the painting are available at hanfordmills.org, and the painting is also available to view at Hanford Mills Museum by appointment (call 607/278-5744). Bids are now being accepted online. The Auction will end on Saturday, February 4 at the 2017 Ice Harvest Festival, where in-person and online bids will be accepted.
“Ice harvests at Hanford Mills Museum have inspired many people to capture the event on film, and a handful of people to paint scenes as well. To have an artist of Mr. Rentsch’s caliber create and then donate a painting to Hanford Mills is certainly an honor and speaks to his talent as well as his generosity,” says Executive Director Liz Callahan.
Paintings and prints by Werner Rentsch are widely sought after by collectors around the world. He has been honored with nine one-man shows and his work was shown in 12 museum exhibitions and in more than 40 juried or group shows in America. Well known for his paintings of equine subjects, Werner has painted many portraits of great- and near-great horses from racing, show jumping, foxhunting and polo. He is a lifetime member of the American Academy of Equine Art and served as president from 1994 through 2008. He is a signature member of Artists for Conservation and his work was selected for the organization’s 2012 and 2013 exhibitions.
About Hanford Mills Museum
Hanford Mills Museum operates an authentic water- and steam-powered historic site, which includes a sawmill, gristmill and woodworking shop. The mission of Hanford Mills Museum is to inspire audiences of all ages to explore connections among energy, technology, natural resources and entrepreneurship in rural communities with a focus on sustainable choices. The museum, which is listed on the National and New York State Registers of Historic Places, will open for the 2017 season on May 17.
Hanford Mills is located at 51 County Highway 12 in East Meredith, at the intersection of Delaware County Routes 10 & 12, just 10 miles from Oneonta, and 15 miles from Delhi. For more information, visit www.hanfordmills.org or call 607-278-5744
Spring Creative Nonfiction Course with Anique Taylor February 9 - May 18, 2017
Writers in the Mountains (WIM) will present its spring Creative Nonfiction workshop with Anique Taylor, February 9 to May 18, 2017. The class will be held Thursdays, 11 am to 1 pm at the Pine Hill Community Center, Main Street, Pine Hill, NY.
In a college-like semester packed with excitement and growth, this extended class will offer writers possibilities for deepening their craft, group support and continuing work on long projects. With a preference for exploring memory, risk, danger, dreams, different versions of reality and deeper connection with self, the class will explore personal essay, memoir, journal work, writing for ourselves and for publication.
Class exercises will familiarize students with techniques of poetry, fiction, playwriting to provide tools to hone their work. All welcome - students with long projects, short projects or those who want to take it week by week.
Anique Taylor has co-authored works for HBO, Scholastic, Simon & Schuster. Her writing has appeared or is forthcoming in The World (St. Mark's Poetry Project), Rattle, Common Ground Review, Adanna, Earth's Daughters, Stillwater Review, and e-Bibliotekos' Pain and Memory. She's given featured NYC readings at St. Mark's Poetry Project, Dixon Place, the Speakeasy, Cedar Tavern. Her chapbook Poems is published by Unimproved Editions Inc. Her chapbook Where Space Bends was chosen Finalist for both Minerva Rising and Blue Light Press' 2014 Poetry Chapbook Competitions and Under the Ice Moon was Finalist in Blue Light Press' 2015 Competition. She holds a Poetry MFA from Drew University, a Drawing MFA from Pratt Institute and a Diplome in French Literature from the Sorbonne. She has taught Creative Writing for Benedictine's Oncology Support Program, Bard LLI, Artworks and Phoenicia Poetry Workshop.
To register for this class, call Jean Stone at (607) 326-4802, or e-mail her at jtstone@catskill.net. Class fee is $100, if you register and pay three weeks before the class begins, and $125 after that.
In a college-like semester packed with excitement and growth, this extended class will offer writers possibilities for deepening their craft, group support and continuing work on long projects. With a preference for exploring memory, risk, danger, dreams, different versions of reality and deeper connection with self, the class will explore personal essay, memoir, journal work, writing for ourselves and for publication.
Class exercises will familiarize students with techniques of poetry, fiction, playwriting to provide tools to hone their work. All welcome - students with long projects, short projects or those who want to take it week by week.
Anique Taylor has co-authored works for HBO, Scholastic, Simon & Schuster. Her writing has appeared or is forthcoming in The World (St. Mark's Poetry Project), Rattle, Common Ground Review, Adanna, Earth's Daughters, Stillwater Review, and e-Bibliotekos' Pain and Memory. She's given featured NYC readings at St. Mark's Poetry Project, Dixon Place, the Speakeasy, Cedar Tavern. Her chapbook Poems is published by Unimproved Editions Inc. Her chapbook Where Space Bends was chosen Finalist for both Minerva Rising and Blue Light Press' 2014 Poetry Chapbook Competitions and Under the Ice Moon was Finalist in Blue Light Press' 2015 Competition. She holds a Poetry MFA from Drew University, a Drawing MFA from Pratt Institute and a Diplome in French Literature from the Sorbonne. She has taught Creative Writing for Benedictine's Oncology Support Program, Bard LLI, Artworks and Phoenicia Poetry Workshop.
To register for this class, call Jean Stone at (607) 326-4802, or e-mail her at jtstone@catskill.net. Class fee is $100, if you register and pay three weeks before the class begins, and $125 after that.
2016 Eagle Scouts Celebrated at Recognition Dinner
Utica, NY – On January 9th, the Leatherstocking Council celebrated the lifelong achievements of 77 young men who attained the rank of Eagle Scout in 2016. Thirty-four of those Scouts and their families attended the recognition dinner at Harts Hill Inn in Whitesboro, NY.
To achieve the rank of Eagle, Scouts must progress through a series of advancements that become increasingly more difficult and complex, requiring mastery of outdoor skills, citizenship, leadership and community service. Only 2% of approximately 100,000,000 Scouts across the United States have reached the rank of Eagle since 1910. Within the Leatherstocking Council, that number is closer to 6%.
These young men personify the Scout mission to grow young leaders as expressed by the event’s keynote speaker Peter D. Lopez, 102nd New York State Assembly District, an Eagle Scout from Schoharie County. Assemblyman Lopez shared several lessons he learned as a young man that continue to play out in his professional career.
The culmination of the Trail to Eagle, is the Eagle Scout project. This service project must benefit the community and require the Scout to lead a team of volunteers to complete the project on time and to the satisfaction of the beneficiary. In 2016 the 77 Eagle Scouts from the Leatherstocking Council contributed more than 1,540 combined Eagle project service hours to the community.
Service is not new to these Scouts and the Leatherstocking Council. A recent analysis of service hours submitted by units in the Leatherstocking Council shows that a record number of community service hours have been recorded in 2016.
“If you combine all the service hours given by the units in our Council in 2016 you get a staggering number.” Said Steve McEwan, Scout Executive for the Leatherstocking Council “In 2016 there were 11,676 hours completed. As a point of reference, there are only 8,760 hours in one calendar year. Think about that, and what Scouting provides not just to our communities, but to the character building of the youth performing that service as well. It is a win-win.”
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| The Leatherstocking Council celebrated its class of eagle scouts for 2016 at Harts Hill Inn. Pictured are 36 of those scouts being recognized from left to right: | 1st row: Dauda Knapp of Little Falls, NY; Griffin Darrow of Chittenango, NY; Emmanuel Esparza of Oneida, NY; James Lee of Rome, NY; Brandon Parry of Lake Delta; Matthew Collandra of Washington Mills, NY; Robert Gustke of Chittenango, NY; Alex Teeter of Chittenango, NY; and Jimi Wadnola of New Hartford, NY. | 2nd row: Colton Fox of Utica, NY; Paul White of Clark Mills, NY; Ben Kilian of New Hartford, NY; Ethan Bailer of Lee Center, NY; Cooper Humpf of Rome, NY; Christopher Salamone of Frankfort, NY; Brandon Schuster of Rome, NY; and William Hilts of Verona, NY. | 3rd row: Jonathan Perry of Chittenango, NY; Christopher Hanrahan of Clark Mills, NY; Kyle Tessier of Chittenango, NY; Dan Knauth of Sauquoit, NY; Jonah Capella of Chittenango, NY; James Aaserud of Canastota, NY; Will Harloff of Cooperstown, NY; and Zack Aaserud of Canastota, NY. | 4th row: Ryan Pitt of Chittenango, NY; Iain Herring of Sauqoit, NY; Kory Pollicove of Marcy, NY; Kegan Kleeschulte of Unadilla, NY; Joe Rowlands of Rome, NY; Michael Vecchio of Clark Mills, NY; Anthony Birch of Fly Creek, NY; Ryan Auger of West Winfield, NY; and Joseph Taylor of Rome, NY. |
To achieve the rank of Eagle, Scouts must progress through a series of advancements that become increasingly more difficult and complex, requiring mastery of outdoor skills, citizenship, leadership and community service. Only 2% of approximately 100,000,000 Scouts across the United States have reached the rank of Eagle since 1910. Within the Leatherstocking Council, that number is closer to 6%.
These young men personify the Scout mission to grow young leaders as expressed by the event’s keynote speaker Peter D. Lopez, 102nd New York State Assembly District, an Eagle Scout from Schoharie County. Assemblyman Lopez shared several lessons he learned as a young man that continue to play out in his professional career.
The culmination of the Trail to Eagle, is the Eagle Scout project. This service project must benefit the community and require the Scout to lead a team of volunteers to complete the project on time and to the satisfaction of the beneficiary. In 2016 the 77 Eagle Scouts from the Leatherstocking Council contributed more than 1,540 combined Eagle project service hours to the community.
Service is not new to these Scouts and the Leatherstocking Council. A recent analysis of service hours submitted by units in the Leatherstocking Council shows that a record number of community service hours have been recorded in 2016.
“If you combine all the service hours given by the units in our Council in 2016 you get a staggering number.” Said Steve McEwan, Scout Executive for the Leatherstocking Council “In 2016 there were 11,676 hours completed. As a point of reference, there are only 8,760 hours in one calendar year. Think about that, and what Scouting provides not just to our communities, but to the character building of the youth performing that service as well. It is a win-win.”
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| Eagle Scout, Peter D. Lopez, 102nd New York State Assembly District was the evening’s keynote speaker |
Register Now for Bright Hill Winter/Spring Literary Workshops and Book Clubs for Kids
Bright Hill Press & Bright Hill Literary Center of the Catskills, located at 94 Church Street, Treadwell, NY, announces its 24th annual Winter Literary Workshops for Kids Program and its Winter/Spring Bright Kids Book Clubmeetings.
The registration deadline for the workshops program is January 31; Bright Kids Book Club begins Saturday, January 14, from 12:30 - 1:30 pm. All programs take place at the Bright Hill Literary Center, 94 Church St., Treadwell, NY. All Bright Hill Literary Workshops for Kids include writing and visual arts. Children ages 6-14 are eligible. Students in grades 7-12 (ages 12-18) are eligible for the Winter Teen Intensive Workshop. Workshops are led by Bertha Rogers, Executive Director & Master Teaching Artist. There is a fee, but Bright Hill also offers full and partial scholarships.
The Fighting Ground by Avi
For the first book of the winter, the Bright Kids Book Club will read The Fighting Ground by Avi; they will meet from 12:30 - 1:30 pm on January 14, 28, and February11. For the second book, they will read Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children by Ransom Riggs. The Book Club is free, and each participant receives a free copy of the book being read. Franklin residents Lorinda Morgan and Wendy Barckhaus lead the book club sessions, and refreshments are served.
The two workshops are:
1. Winter Literary Workshop for Kids: Ages 6 - 14 - Who Has Seen the Wind? It takes place for 5 CONSECUTIVE DAYS - February 20 - 24 - 9 am - 2:30 pm (BOCES Winter Break). During the workshop, the kids will learn about the physics of wind: what causes wind, how it moves, how it changes. The kids will build wind chimes and kites and write legends and poems about the wind. On the final morning of the workshop, performer/musician Carl Welden and Poet Robert Milby of Rosendale will teach a mini-workshop on reading poems to the accompaniment of the theremin, the instrument invented by Leo Theremin. For the parents' program, the students will read their poems and riddles, accompanied by Carl on theremin. Snacks included, but bring your own lunch.
2. Winter Teen Intensive Workshop: Ages 13-18 - Wind Works; it takes place on two Saturdays, March 4 & 11 from 9 am - 2:30 pm - This workshop is also led by Rogers. During the workshop, the high-school students will study how wind works, will write stories about the wind and its effects, and build their own working wind turbines. On the last afternoon, they will present their writing and turbines in a program for parents and friends. This workshop is limited to 7 high-school students. Snacks included, but bring your own lunch. The second day ends with a mini-exhibit and program for parents and relatives and friends.
For registration forms and more information call 607-829-5055, write to BHC, 94 Church Street, Treadwell, NY 13846, visit the organization's website, Bright Hill Press or e-mail Bright Hill at wordthur@stny.rr.com
The registration deadline for the workshops program is January 31; Bright Kids Book Club begins Saturday, January 14, from 12:30 - 1:30 pm. All programs take place at the Bright Hill Literary Center, 94 Church St., Treadwell, NY. All Bright Hill Literary Workshops for Kids include writing and visual arts. Children ages 6-14 are eligible. Students in grades 7-12 (ages 12-18) are eligible for the Winter Teen Intensive Workshop. Workshops are led by Bertha Rogers, Executive Director & Master Teaching Artist. There is a fee, but Bright Hill also offers full and partial scholarships.
The Fighting Ground by Avi
For the first book of the winter, the Bright Kids Book Club will read The Fighting Ground by Avi; they will meet from 12:30 - 1:30 pm on January 14, 28, and February11. For the second book, they will read Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children by Ransom Riggs. The Book Club is free, and each participant receives a free copy of the book being read. Franklin residents Lorinda Morgan and Wendy Barckhaus lead the book club sessions, and refreshments are served.
The two workshops are:
1. Winter Literary Workshop for Kids: Ages 6 - 14 - Who Has Seen the Wind? It takes place for 5 CONSECUTIVE DAYS - February 20 - 24 - 9 am - 2:30 pm (BOCES Winter Break). During the workshop, the kids will learn about the physics of wind: what causes wind, how it moves, how it changes. The kids will build wind chimes and kites and write legends and poems about the wind. On the final morning of the workshop, performer/musician Carl Welden and Poet Robert Milby of Rosendale will teach a mini-workshop on reading poems to the accompaniment of the theremin, the instrument invented by Leo Theremin. For the parents' program, the students will read their poems and riddles, accompanied by Carl on theremin. Snacks included, but bring your own lunch.
2. Winter Teen Intensive Workshop: Ages 13-18 - Wind Works; it takes place on two Saturdays, March 4 & 11 from 9 am - 2:30 pm - This workshop is also led by Rogers. During the workshop, the high-school students will study how wind works, will write stories about the wind and its effects, and build their own working wind turbines. On the last afternoon, they will present their writing and turbines in a program for parents and friends. This workshop is limited to 7 high-school students. Snacks included, but bring your own lunch. The second day ends with a mini-exhibit and program for parents and relatives and friends.
For registration forms and more information call 607-829-5055, write to BHC, 94 Church Street, Treadwell, NY 13846, visit the organization's website, Bright Hill Press or e-mail Bright Hill at wordthur@stny.rr.com
1/9/17
Breastfeeding Support Offered at UHS Pediatrics Sidney
Written By Editor on 1/9/17 | 1/9/17
Breastfeeding support is currently available every Tuesday from 1PM-4PM on the
top floor of UHS Pediatrics at 44 Pearl Street in Sidney; for patients and the public.
Dr. Jayasena’s office in Sidney is providing a private space for patients and the public to receive support and education from a Certified Lactation Consultant, CLC every Tuesday. UHS Chenango Memorial Hospital, Cornell Cooperative Extension and the Health Departments of Chenango, Delaware and Otsego Counties are working together and each agency is providing a CLC to the office to offer support and education to breastfeeding and expectant moms. CLCs can answer your questions regarding nursing and offer ideas to help ease your transition back to the workforce. Breastmilk provides the ideal nutrition for babies. Breastfeeding is the first step to a healthy life. It provides advantages to babies that cannot be matched by any other form of feeding and strengthens the bond between mother and baby. Breast milk helps protect a baby from colds, diarrhea, and respiratory and ear infections. Breast milk also reduces the risk of allergies, Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) and obesity.
According to the CDC “The success rate among mothers who want to breastfeed can be greatly improved through active support from their families, friends, communities, clinicians, health care leaders, employers, and policymakers.”
The partnership of agencies is working together to give assistance and encouragement to breastfeeding moms. Stop in on Tuesday at UHS Primary Care to see a CLC; appointments are always welcome. Call UHS Pediatrics at 607-561- 2200 for additional information or to set up an appointment.
Dr. Jayasena’s office in Sidney is providing a private space for patients and the public to receive support and education from a Certified Lactation Consultant, CLC every Tuesday. UHS Chenango Memorial Hospital, Cornell Cooperative Extension and the Health Departments of Chenango, Delaware and Otsego Counties are working together and each agency is providing a CLC to the office to offer support and education to breastfeeding and expectant moms. CLCs can answer your questions regarding nursing and offer ideas to help ease your transition back to the workforce. Breastmilk provides the ideal nutrition for babies. Breastfeeding is the first step to a healthy life. It provides advantages to babies that cannot be matched by any other form of feeding and strengthens the bond between mother and baby. Breast milk helps protect a baby from colds, diarrhea, and respiratory and ear infections. Breast milk also reduces the risk of allergies, Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) and obesity.
According to the CDC “The success rate among mothers who want to breastfeed can be greatly improved through active support from their families, friends, communities, clinicians, health care leaders, employers, and policymakers.”
The partnership of agencies is working together to give assistance and encouragement to breastfeeding moms. Stop in on Tuesday at UHS Primary Care to see a CLC; appointments are always welcome. Call UHS Pediatrics at 607-561- 2200 for additional information or to set up an appointment.
Micro Ag Grant Now Available for Third Year
The Delaware County Department of Economic Development is pleased to announce the receipt of funding under the State’s Community Renewal Funding program. The approved $200,000 grant will enable the continuation of the County’s Agricultural Microenterprise Program for a third year. Although the ag-micro program will continue to seek to aid in the expansion of existing small agricultural businesses, and encourage the development of new, agricultural micro enterprise businesses, it will also aim to help in the growth of agriculture based tourism businesses within the County. Entrepreneurs applying for these grant funds will be required to complete a series of small business workshops which have already been scheduled and are fast approaching. Seating is limited; register soon.In support of the needs of these existing and emerging agricultural ventures, the Agricultural Microenterprise Program will establish a $190,000 fund offering grants of up to $30,000 to assist small businesses in financing the costs of starting or expanding their agriculture related business operation. Grant funds will require a dollar for dollar match, and may be used to offset a portion of the working capital and machinery/equipment expenses of the business project. Acquisition, construction or renovation expenses will not be eligible for reimbursement but will be considered, as appropriate, for inclusion as matching expenses.Additionally; the Office of Community Renewal requires that all recipients of these grant funds participate in small business training as component of the Agricultural Microenterprise Program. As a result, the Delaware County Department of Economic Development is utilizing the services of the Center for Agricultural Development and Entrepreneurship (CADE) to provide entrepreneurs with the required educational resources, including topics such as; local farming community/practices, developing your farm plan, a financial overview, and developing a sales and marketing strategy. These classes are scheduled over three Saturday sessions beginning later this month (January 28th, February 4th and February 11th). Entrepreneurs interested in applying are encouraged to register (http://www.cadefarms.org/events-1/2017/1/28/business- planning) and attend these trainings as there are no other planned training dates. Seating is limited; don’t delay. Through the 1st year of this grant program 21 applications were received and $185,000 in funding was awarded to the following 13 businesses; Vulto Creamery, Township Valley Farm, Muddy River Hops, Berry Brook Farm, Unadilla Hops, Catskill Food Company, Roxbury Mountain Maple, Anderson’s Hillbilly Honey, Dirty Girl Farm, Catskill Cattle Company, Lucky Dog Local Food Hub, Byebrook Farm and Stamford Smokehouse. Last year, the second year of the program, an additional 22 applications were received and 13 more projects were selected to share in receipt of the $185,000. These 13 projects included; Home Grown Custom Meat Processing, East Brook Farm, The Green Shepherd Farm, Good Cheap Food, Treadlight Farm, Kerrs Creek Distillery, Carrs Creek Pastured Meats, Bovina Valley Farms, Wayside Cider, Creek-Crest Holsteins, Berried Treasures, Polar Bear & More, and Stony Creek Farmstead. Summaries for the projects each of these businesses are undertaking or have completed will be made available through the Economic Development website (www.DCEcoDev.com) in a few weeks.Information on the process and deadline to apply for these grant funds will be available mid. February 2017. To learn about this and other business initiatives, programs and funding opportunities available through Delaware County, please visit the Delaware County Economic Development website at www.DCecodev.com or contact; Delaware County Economic Development, One Courthouse Square, Suite 4, Delhi, NY 13753, by phoning (607) 832-5123 or emailing info@DCecodev.com. To stay informed, please “LIKE” the departments page on Facebook at www.facebook.com/DelawareCountyEconomicDevelopm ent/.
1/7/17
Mrs. K's to Reopen Monday
Written By Editor on 1/7/17 | 1/7/17
Photos and story credit Sheila Donegan
If you happen to be walking down Main Street in Middleburgh, you may have noticed that there has been a “closed” sign on the door of Mrs. K's, due to her recent passing. People have been asking when the cafe might be re-opening.
Lights were on inside on Saturday afternoon, and someone came to the door. It was Patty. She gave official confirmation that the cafe will be open at 6am on Monday, January 9. That is welcome news for all of the people who enjoy this mainstay of the community.
If you happen to be walking down Main Street in Middleburgh, you may have noticed that there has been a “closed” sign on the door of Mrs. K's, due to her recent passing. People have been asking when the cafe might be re-opening.
1/6/17
Guest Poem: Inspiration
Written By Editor on 1/6/17 | 1/6/17
Inspiration
Frank S. Kovacofsky, Middleburgh Honorary Poet Laureate
We live in a world that can be either harsh or kind.
We search for ideas to fulfill our minds.
Be it artwork or authors, or brothers in mind!
It works like a puzzle, one piece at a time.
Than bursts out of our brain like a landmine.
The thoughts, they come out with no warning it seems!
Sometimes we can find them even in dreams.
We sometimes don’t know exactly what they mean.
But these Ideas we follow and share with the world.
They keep us sane and safe and remind us what’s true.
And remind us that everything can be safe or unglued.
There are time when things fall apart.
And are times People can all have a heart.
This is where I find my inspiration.
When people are kind, work together and there’s no perspiration.
Inspiration.
Frank S. Kovacofsky, Middleburgh Honorary Poet Laureate
We live in a world that can be either harsh or kind.
We search for ideas to fulfill our minds.
Be it artwork or authors, or brothers in mind!
It works like a puzzle, one piece at a time.
Than bursts out of our brain like a landmine.
The thoughts, they come out with no warning it seems!
Sometimes we can find them even in dreams.
We sometimes don’t know exactly what they mean.
But these Ideas we follow and share with the world.
They keep us sane and safe and remind us what’s true.
And remind us that everything can be safe or unglued.
There are time when things fall apart.
And are times People can all have a heart.
This is where I find my inspiration.
When people are kind, work together and there’s no perspiration.
Inspiration.
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