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“Sharon Things - Local Happenings for Sharon Springs”

Written By The Mountain Eagle on 1/9/25 | 1/9/25

By Alexis Pencar

Hey Neighbors!

WOW! What a cold last week we have had! With high wind guests, the wind chill factor made temperatures feel like -10 at times! The accumulation hasn’t been clear either due to all the blowing snow, making travel treacherous mid-week. Look out for a bit of relief with high temperatures jumping up to the 20s over the weekend with snow potential from a large storm too.

For those located in the Village of Sharon Springs, please make sure to do your best to clear your sidewalks. Don’t forget, safety first!

With thoughts of Summertime, it looks like Klinkhart Hall Arts Center is planning on putting on another wonderful Summer Concert Series so please look out for their full schedule of events and performances soon!

Sunnycrest Markets had their Grand Opening this past November! Visit to see what all the excitement is about! They are located at 7869 NY-10, Sharon Springs, NY 13459, just outside of the Village. Follow @SunnycrestMarkets on social media for updates, sales, and more!

Blue Star Farm & Cidery is open on the weekends at their new location on Route 20 near Log House. They are now making and serving their own sweet cider! The usual hours are Saturday, 10-5 PM and Sunday, 10-4 PM. Visit them on Facebook for updates and specials!

Wren’s Earth Refillery is now open for business Thursdays from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM and Saturdays from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM. The shop is located at 277 Stage Coach Road, Sharon Springs, NY. You can shop anytime at WrensEarth.com. 

Parsons Vegetable Farm has all your Fall and Thanksgiving vegetable needs! The Outrageous Snack Snack has sadly closed for the season but we’re already looking forward to fresh donuts in the Spring! Located on Route 20 across from the Walmart DC.

Sharon Springs Free Library News: 

Story Time is at 10:00 AM on Thursday mornings and includes a story, craft, and snack.

Winter hours have started and the Library is open Tuesday, Wednesday and Fridays from 1:00 - 6:00 PM, Mondays & Thursdays from 10:00 - 6:00 PM, Saturdays 10:00 -1:00 PM, and Sundays - Closed. For more Library information please contact (518) 284-3126.

Sharon Springs Food Pantry

Your local Sharon Springs Food Pantry is an excellent local resource for all! They are located in the United Methodist Church on Route 20, across from the school (511 US Route 20, Sharon’s Springs, NY 13459). They are always accepting donations! If you or someone you know is in need of the Pantry, the hours are Thursday 9:00 -10:30 AM and 5:00 - 6:30 PM. For more information please contact (518) 284-2687 or follow them on Facebook.

Worship Services

The Sharon Reformed Church (6858 State Route 10, Sharon Springs, NY 13459) offers weekly service at 10:30 am. Contact at (518) 234-2387 for more details.

The Sharon Springs United Methodist Church (511 State Route 20, Sharon Springs, NY, 13459) offers weekly service at 10:30 am. Contact at (518) 284-2200 for more details.

The St. Thomas The Apostle Catholic Church (24 Maple Avenue, Cherry Valley, NY 13320) offers weekly mass at 10:00 am. Reminder: confession is available 30 minutes before every mass. Contact at (607) 264-3779 for more details.

The Zion St. John’s Lutheran Church Seward (114 Mesick Ave, Cobleskill, NY 12043) offers weekly service on Sundays at 9:00 am. Contact at (518) 234-3222 for more details.

Cornerstone Baptist Church (7274 Route 10, Ames, NY 13317). Sunday Service is at 10:00 am. All are welcome. Contact (518) 673 3405 for more details.

Sharon Sr. Congregate Meal Site

Local residents are invited to enjoy good company and a noon-time meal year round (except holidays) at the Schoharie County OFA’s “Spa Ritz” Sr. Congregate Meal Site at the Firehouse at 137 Beechwood Rd. M-W-F. 8 oz of 1% milk is served with each meal. Orders for meals must be called into the OFA office at (518) 295-2001 before 2 p.m. for the following day. Effective January 1st the suggested donation for those 60 years old and older is $5.00 per meal. Under age 60? You’re welcome to participate for a fee of $7.50 per meal.

To share community news, upcoming events, business specials, adjusted hours, birthdays, anniversaries, or even an outstanding resident, please contact me directly at (772) 971-1410 or alexis.pencar@gmail.com. Have a great week! Thanks!


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Spartan Girls Rebound to Down Knights

SHARON SPRINGS - The Sharon Springs girls rallied from an early deficit to down Middleburgh 51 to 44 on Friday.

Playing at home, Sharon trailed 12-8 after the first quarter. The Spartans rallied to lead 21-20 at the half and went on an 18-6 in the third period to lead 39-18 entering the final quarter.

Payton Yung led Middleburgh with 15 points, 10 rebounds and five blocks. Emma Lacko had 12 points and eight steals. Lyla Kowalski added 12 points and five rebounds. 

On Tuesday, the Middleburgh girls lost at NDBG by a score of 35-13. The girls struggled offensively but played their best defensive game of the season. Payton Yung led the team in scoring with five points. Brianna Simmons was the next leading scorer with three points. 


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SUNY Cobleskill's Cara Walker and Logan Thayne Earn NAC Honors

Cara Walker going to the hoop vs Tufts

Logan Thayne defending


WATERVILLE, MAINE — The North Atlantic Conference recognized senior Cara Walker (Phelps, NY/Midlakes) as the Women’s Basketball Player of the Week and fellow senior Logan Thayne (Hoosick Falls, NY) as the Defensive Player of the Week for the week ending on January 5th, 2025.

Cara Walker powered the Fighting Tigers to a 2-0 start to the new year with standout performances in victories over Western Connecticut, 78-61, and Tufts University, 60-58. Against WestConn, Walker neared a triple-double, tallying 16 points, eight rebounds, eight assists, and a steal while shooting 4-of-6 from the field, 1-of-2 from three, and 7-of-8 from the line. She followed that up with a game-high 19 points, seven rebounds, three assists, and a steal in the win over Tufts, shooting 7-of-11 from the field and 4-of-6 from the line, including a clutch free throw to secure the victory. 

For the week, Walker averaged 17.5 points, 7.5 rebounds, 5.5 assists, and a steal, shooting 64.7% from the field and 78.6% from the line.

 Logan Thayne anchored the Fighting Tigers’ defense in the perfect 2-0 week. Against WestConn, Thayne’s defensive presence was evident with three blocks and numerous altered shots, while she added 13 points, six rebounds, and two assists on 60% shooting. In the victory over Tufts, she recorded her 12th double-double of the season, tallying 18 points, 14 rebounds, two steals, and a block while playing a key role in holding Tufts to just 30.6% shooting. 

For the week, Thayne averaged 15.5 points, 10 rebounds, two blocks, and a steal on 53.8% shooting.


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Cooperstown Winter Carnival Returns

COOPERSTOWN – The Cooperstown Winter Carnival Committee is pleased to announce details about this year’s Cooperstown Winter Carnival! Organized by members of the community under the umbrella of the local Lions Club, the iconic New York tradition will feature indoor and outdoor events for all ages with most events free to the public. 

This year’s theme “A Time To Shine In Wintertime”, submitted by H. Stephen Phillips, celebrates the whimsical, uplifting spirit of winter, setting the stage for a vibrant mid- season celebration for both locals and visitors. The 57th Cooperstown Winter Carnival kicks off Thursday evening, January 30 and continues through Sunday, February 2, 2025.

This fun-filled annual event starts off in grand style at The Otesaga Resort Hotel with an unforgettable opening night, featuring hot chocolate, a spectacular fireworks display, and a special commemorative address by Cooperstown’s Mayor, Ellen Tillapaugh. 

The festivities continue throughout the weekend with an array of exciting events, including the Fenimore Quilt Club Show, Family Movie Night, Friends of the Village Library Book Sale, Village Scavenger Hunt, and Trivia Night. Outdoor fun awaits at Lake Front Park with sledding, a Snowpal Making Contest, and free ice skating at Badger Park. Check out Pioneer Park for a huge ice slide sponsored by Fly Creek Cider Mill. The carnival also features a visit from the Utica Zoo, retail events, live music performances, and the first-ever Snow Globe Disco Party, with much more to explore.

The weekend concludes with the highly anticipated return of the Cooperstown Winter Carnival’s Blizzard Bash. This exciting event serves as a lively celebration to mark the final day of the 2025 Winter Carnival. Open to all, the free event promises fun for the whole family, featuring face painting, a bouncy house, and the chance to witness live ice sculpting by Aaron Pencar, as frozen masterpieces come to life! To stay warm, guests can gather around a bonfire and warming station, while DJ Raphael spins tunes to keep the energy up. The highlight of the day will be the mesmerizing Tesla Car Light Show, where synchronized light sequences will transform vehicles into a dazzling mobile spectacle. The Blizzard Bash will take place on Sunday, February 2, from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM at the Doubleday Field Parking Lot. Limited parking spaces for the tailgate are free and available to the public. The tailgate is BYO food and drink. To register for a space please email cooperstownwintercarnival@gmail.com.

This year’s Cooperstown Winter Carnival honors the legacy of two cherished community members, Linda Schuermann and Hank Phillips, who both served as committee chairs. Until 1991, the carnival had no official theme, but a "Walking Snowman" illustration appeared on several event brochures, a design created by Linda Schuermann. Linda also made history as one of the first female chair in 1987. Coincidentally, this year’s winter carnival theme was submitted by the son of Hank Phillips, who was on the first-ever winter carnival committee. Both Linda and Hank, who recently passed away, will be deeply missed. In their honor, this year’s Cooperstown Winter Carnival pin will feature Linda’s original hand-drawn snowman. The commemorative pin will be available for $5 at various locations around Cooperstown, including Tin Bin Alley, The Local Bird, Beverage Exchange and Lamb Realty. All proceeds will benefit future Winter Carnivals.

For a complete listing of 2025 Cooperstown Winter Carnival events visit www.cooperstownwintercarnival.com. Please note all events are subject to change due to inclement weather. The Cooperstown Winter Carnival is produced under the umbrella of the local Lions Club and is a volunteer-run committee that relies on donations to fulfill its mission of bringing winter fun to Cooperstown


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Winter Sowing Workshop

COOPERSTOWN — The Otsego Master Gardener Volunteers are holding a Winter Sowing Workshop on Saturday, January 11, 2025, at the Southside Mall Community Room, 5006 State Hwy 23 in Oneonta. The session will run from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Winter sowing is a method of starting seeds outdoors in winter popularized by Trudi Davidoff and is now practiced around the world. It is recognized by the USDA as, “A propagation method used throughout the winter where temperate climate seeds are sown into protective vented containers and placed outdoors to foster a naturally timed, high percentage germination of climate tolerant seedlings.”

Come sow with workshop presenters, Otsego Master Gardener Volunteers, Chris Burrington and Celia Oxley. They will cover the techniques for winter sowing including the materials needed and the various kinds of seeds that can be used, as well as the benefits of this low-cost method of germinating seeds and some of the advantages it has over indoor seed-starting requiring grow lights and the hardening-off of seedlings. In addition, participants will make a mini greenhouse in a container and sow seeds to take home. The workshop will also cover how to handle the seedlings once they germinate. Participants are asked to bring a one-gallon translucent container (milk or water jug) and scissors. We will have some seeds but feel free to bring your own.

No previous gardening experience is needed. The program fee is $5 to cover materials. Space is limited; registration is required by Wednesday, January 8, 2025, by going to www.cceschoharie-otsego.org. For more information call 607.547.2536 x235.  Ample free parking is available.

For more information about Cornell Cooperative Extension of Schoharie and Otsego Counties’ community programs and events, go to http://cceschoharie-otsego.org or call 607.547.2536 x235.  Stay connected to CCE Master Gardeners’ daily postings at https://www.facebook.com/cceotsegoMG/  and follow CCE Schoharie and Otsego on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/CCESchoharieOtsego/


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Legal Advertising for the week of January 10, 2025

LLC Notice
NOTICE OF FORMATION of EFTHIMIOU AGENCY LLC. Art. of Org. filed with New York Sec'y of State (SSNY) on 09/19/2024. Office location: Delaware County. SSNY desig. as agent upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to: 91 Chestnut St., Oneonta, NY 13850. Purpose: any lawful activity. 
LLC Notice
The name of the LLC is COMPOUND 2024, LLC. The Articles of Organization were filed on 09/26/2024. The purpose of the LLC is to engage in any lawful act or activity.  The office of the LLC is to be located in Greene County.  The Secretary of State is the designated agent of the LLC upon whom process against the LLC may be served.  The address to which the Secretary of State shall mail a copy of any process is 8 Pipe Court, Unit 2134, Athens, NY  12015.
LLC Notice
Notice of Formation of Preferred Property Solutions NY 2 LLC, filed with SSNY on 11/06/2024. Office: Albany County. SSNY designated agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of the process to LLC: 418 Broadway, Suite R, Albany, NY 12207. Purpose: any lawful act or activity.  
LLC Notice
Notice of Formation of Preferred Property Solutions LLC, filed with SSNY on 11/06/2024. Office: Albany County. SSNY designated agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of the process to LLC:  418 Broadway, Suite R, Albany, NY 12207.  Purpose: any lawful act or activity.  
LLC Notice
NOTICE OF DOMESTIC LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY (LLC) Name: TALLY HO RICHFIELD SPRINGS LLC, The Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 12/17/24. Office location: Otsego County. SSNY is designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served.  SSNY shall mail a copy of process to 367 Dugan Road, Richfield Springs, NY 13439. Purpose: Any lawful purpose.
LLC Notice
NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR AUTHORITY OF FOREIGN LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY UNDER NEW YORK LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY LAW (“LLCL”)
1.  The name of the foreign limited liability company is Nick N Dom Auto Sales, LLC (the “LLC”). The character or purpose of the business of the LLC is any purpose allowed by law.
2.  The date of filing of the application for authority with the Secretary of State is September 13, 2024.
3.  The jurisdiction of organization of the LLC is the State of Pennsylvania and the date of its organization is November 20, 2018. The principal office of the LLC is: 711 Rohrerstown Road, Lancaster, PA 17603.
4. The County within the State of New York in which the office of the LLC is to be located is Delaware County.
5.  The Secretary of State of the State of New York has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. The post office address to which the Secretary of State shall mail a copy of any process against the LLC served upon him or her is: 1 Howell Street, Walton, NY 13856.
6. The name and address of the authorized officer in its jurisdiction of organization where a copy of its certificate of organization is filed is: SECRETARY OF STATE, 401 North Street, Rm 302 Harrisburg, PA 17120.
LLC Notice
A&D WELDING LLC Arts of Org. filed SSNY 11/8/2024 Schoharie Co. SSNY design agent for process & shall mail to 41 STATE STREET, SUITE 112, ALBANY, NY, UNITED STATES, 12207 General Purpose
LLC Notice
Notice of LLC Formation of Tillapaugh Land LLC, a NY limited liability company (LLC). Arts. of Org. filed with NY Sec. of State (NYSS) on 11/27/2024. Office: Schoharie County. NYSS designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. NYSS shall mail process to:  The LLC, 226 Cemeteay Road, Carlisle, New York 12031-3510. Purpose: Any lawful purpose.
LLC Notice
MEYER CABINS LLC Arts of Org. filed SSNY 10/01/2024 DELAWARE Co. SSNY design agent for process & shall mail to ROBERT J MEYER LLC 1494 STOCKBRIDGE ST, LOXAHATCHEE, FL, 33470, USA General P
LLC Notice
NOTICE OF DOMESTIC LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY (LLC) Name: TALLY HO RICHFIELD SPRINGS LLC, The Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 12/17/24. Office location: Otsego County. SSNY is designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served.  SSNY shall mail a copy of process to 367 Dugan Road, Richfield Springs, NY 13439. Purpose: Any lawful purpose.
LLC Notice
CONSCIOUS CONTROL CREATIONS LLC Arts of Org. filed SSNY 11/7/2024 Schoharie Co. SSNY design agent for process & shall mail to 41 STATE ST, STE 112 ALBANY, NY, 12207, USA General Purpose
LLC Notice
Articles of Organization of SMS ONEONTA HOLDINGS, LLC (“LLC”) filed with the Secretary of State of New York (“SSNY”) on December 17, 2024, effective on the date of filing.  Office Location: Delaware County.  SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served.  SSNY may mail a copy of any process to the LLC at 4694 Gun House Hill Road, South Kortright, New York 13842, which shall be the principal business location.  The purpose for which the LLC is formed is to engage in any lawful act or activity for which limited liability companies may be organized under the NYS Limited Liability Company Law.
Public Notice - 
Middleburgh
I, Melanie Laraway, Clerk-Treasurer of the Village of Middleburgh have received the tax roll and warrant for the collection of taxes levied upon such roll for the 2025 fiscal year for the Village of Middleburgh. I will collect taxes in two equal installment payments; one installment January 1 to and including January 31, and a second installment June 1 to and including July 1, at the Village Hall, 309 Main Street, Middleburgh, New York, Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. through 3 p.m., except legal holidays.  A collection box for the purpose of the payment of property taxes is located Outside the Municipal Building of 309 Main Street, Middleburgh.  After January 31, 2025, 5% interest will be added to the unpaid base tax amount of installment one, and an additional 1% interest is required added for each additional month March, April and May on the balance left unpaid.   After July 1, 2025, 5% interest will be added to the unpaid base tax amount of installment two, and an additional 1% interest is required added for each additional month August, September, and October on the balance left unpaid.  
Public Notice - 
Bids Wanted
The Delaware County Soil & Water Conservation District (DCSWCD) in partnership with the Watershed Agricultural Council (WAC), 44 West Street, Suite 1, Walton, NY 13856, is seeking bids on behalf of The Uplands Center Foundation, from qualified contractors for the CREP/CSBI Buffer Planting Program. The Uplands Center Foundation CREP/CSBI Riparian Restoration is located in the Town of Walton at 2410 Dunk Hill Rd, Walton, NY 13856. The planting area is approximately 13.47 acres in size and includes installation of native trees,  shrubs and herbaceous plants. The expected performance dates are between April 1st and May 30th of 2025.
An optional site showing will be held on Tuesday, January 14, 2025, at 10:00 AM prevailing time at the property. If you would like to view the site, contact Catherine Skalda or Vera Neroni at 607-865-4005 or by email prior to the showing date to identify your interest in participating in this showing. Bid packages may be obtained electronically by contacting Catherine Skalda or Vera Neroni and paper copies will be available at the site showing. Prospective bidders will receive a bid package which contains a bid sheet with instructions to bidders, sample contract, plans and specifications. Minority- and Women-owned businesses are encouraged to apply.
Sealed Bids must be clearly marked “Uplands Center Foundation CREP/CSBI Riparian Restoration” and must be received by the Delaware County Soil and Water Conservation District’s office at 44 West Street, Suite #1, Walton, NY 13856, before Thursday, January 23, 2025, at 11:00 AM prevailing time, at which time they will be opened and read. Bidders are responsible for the timely delivery of their Bid Proposal.
Addenda, if any, will be issued only to those companies whose name and address are on record as having obtained Bidding and Contract Documents. The Delaware County Soil and Water Conservation District reserves the right to reject any and all bids or waive informalities in the Bidding.
Technical questions should be directed to Catherine Skalda and administrative questions directed to Graydon Dutcher.
Phone: 607-865-4005
Fax: 607-865-5535
E-mail: catherine-skalda@dcswcd.org, graydon-dutcher@dcswcd.org
Public Notice - 
Bids Wanted
The Delaware County Soil & Water Conservation District (DCSWCD) in partnership with the Watershed Agricultural Council (WAC), 44 West Street, Suite 1, Walton, NY 13856, is seeking bids on behalf of David Schatsky and Susan Bodnar, from qualified contractors for the CREP/CSBI Buffer Planting Program. The Mattice Road CREP/CSBI Riparian Planting is located in the Town of Stamford at 320 Mattice Road, Stamford, NY 12167. The planting area is approximately 5.5 acres in size and includes installation of native trees, shrubs, and herbaceous plants. The expected performance dates are between April 1st and May 30th of 2025.
An optional site showing will be held on Tuesday, January 14, 2025, at 01:00 PM prevailing time at the property. If you would like to view the site, contact Catherine Skalda or Vera Neroni at 607-865-4005 or by email prior to the showing date to identify your interest in participating in this showing. Bid packages may be obtained electronically by contacting Catherine Skalda or Vera Neroni and paper copies will be available at the site showing. Prospective bidders will receive a bid package which contains a bid sheet with instructions to bidders, sample contract, plans and specifications. Minority- and Women-owned businesses are encouraged to apply.
Sealed Bids must be clearly marked “Mattice Road CREP/CSBI Riparian Planting” and must be received by the Delaware County Soil and Water Conservation District’s office at 44 West Street, Suite #1, Walton, NY 13856, before Thursday, January 23, 2025, at 11:00 AM prevailing time, at which time they will be opened and read. Bidders are responsible for the timely delivery of their Bid Proposal.
Addenda, if any, will be issued only to those companies whose name and address are on record as having obtained Bidding and Contract Documents. The Delaware County Soil and Water Conservation District reserves the right to reject any and all bids or waive informalities in the Bidding.
Technical questions should be directed to Catherine Skalda and administrative questions directed to Graydon Dutcher.
Phone: 607-865-4005
Fax: 607-865-5535
E-mail: catherine-skalda@dcswcd.org, graydon-dutcher@dcswcd.org
Public Notice - 
Bids Wanted
The Delaware County Soil & Water Conservation District (DCSWCD) in partnership with the Watershed Agricultural Council (WAC), 44 West Street, Suite 1, Walton, NY 13856, is seeking bids on behalf of Leslie and Linda Carr, from qualified contractors for the CREP/CSBI Buffer Planting Program. The Carr's Creek CREP/CSBI Riparian Planting is located in the Town of Walton at 5077 County Highway 23, Walton, NY 13856. The planting area is approximately 6.22 acres in size and includes installation of native trees and shrubs. The expected performance dates are between April 1st and May 30th of 2025.
An optional site showing will be held on Tuesday, January 14, 2025, at 09:00 AM prevailing time at the property. If you would like to view the site, contact Catherine Skalda or Vera Neroni at 607-865-4005 or by email prior to the showing date to identify your interest in participating in this showing. Bid packages may be obtained electronically by contacting Catherine Skalda or Vera Neroni and paper copies will be available at the site showing. Prospective bidders will receive a bid package which contains a bid sheet with instructions to bidders, sample contract, plans and specifications. Minority- and Women-owned businesses are encouraged to apply.
Sealed Bids must be clearly marked “Carr's Creek CREP/CSBI Riparian Planting” and must be received by the Delaware County Soil and Water Conservation District’s office at 44 West Street, Suite #1, Walton, NY 13856, before Thursday, January 23, 2025, at 11:00 AM prevailing time, at which time they will be opened and read. Bidders are responsible for the timely delivery of their Bid Proposal.
Addenda, if any, will be issued only to those companies whose name and address are on record as having obtained Bidding and Contract Documents. The Delaware County Soil and Water Conservation District reserves the right to reject any and all bids or waive informalities in the Bidding.
Technical questions should be directed to Catherine Skalda and administrative questions directed to Graydon Dutcher.
Phone: 607-865-4005
Fax: 607-865-5535
E-mail: catherine-skalda@dcswcd.org, graydon-dutcher@dcswcd.org
Public Notice - 
Conesville
Notice is hereby given that the 2025 Conesville Town Board monthly meetings will be on the second Tuesday of each month starting at 7:00 pm. Meetings are at the Conesville Town Hall located at 1306 State Route 990V, Conesville, NY.
Public Notice - 
Gilboa
I, The Undersigned, Hereby Give Notice That I Have Received The Tax Roll And Warrant For The Collection Of Taxes In And For The Town Of Gilboa, Schoharie County, New York, For The Year 2025 And That I Will Receive Taxes At 373 State Route 990v Gilboa In Person Or Via Drop Box Tuesday Through Thursday 8:30-10:30 & 11:30-3pm. Other Times By App By Calling 607-588-6400 Or Mailed To Address On Bill.Online Payments Can Be Made Https://Payments.Municipay.Com/Ny Gilboa . 
Taxes May Be Received Without Interest By The Collecting Officer On Or Before The Thirty-First Day Of January Or Thirty Days Following The Collecting Officer's Receipt Of The Tax Roll And Warrant, Whichever Is Later. On All Taxes Received After Such Day, There Shall Be Added Interest Of 1.00 Per Centum For The Month Of Febrary Or Fraction Thereof And An Additional 1.00 Per Centum For Each Additional Month Or Fraction Thereof Until Such Taxes Are Paid Or Until The Return Of Unpaid Taxes To The County Treasurer On June 1st After Which A Fee Of 5% Is Added Plus 12.00 Per Centum Per Annum From February 1st Pursuant To Law. 
Tax Rates Per $1,000 Of Assessed Valuation Are As Follows: 
Item  (Levy, Taxable Value, Tax Rate/1,000)
County Tax  3,520,953.00 / 8,486,857.00 = 414.871254 
Gen. Town Wide 366,901.57 /8,550,491.00 = 42.910000 
Hway. Town Wide 877,023.86/8,550,491.00 = 102.570000
Fd134 Stamford Fire District 55,899.05 / 966,324.00 =  57.847109 
Fp134 Gilboa Fire Prot. Dist. 110,000.00 / 7,622,079.00 = 14.431758 
Linda Wyckoff 
Public Notice - 
Roxbury FD
Please take notice that the Annual Organizational meeting for the Roxbury Fire District of the Town of Roxbury, County of Delaware, NY, will be held on the 9th day of January 2025 at 7:00pm at the Roxbury Fire House, located at 53613 State Highway 30, Roxbury, NY 12474.
Public Notice - 
Greene County
John P. Farrell, Director of Greene County Department of Emergency Services,  pursuant to Section 103 of the General Municipal Law will receive sealed bids on behalf  of the Greene County Department of Emergency Services for the following: 
Breathing Air Compressor System and Fill Station 
Specifications may be obtained by contacting the Greene County Department of  Emergency Services at 518.622.3643 extension 101 or by email at  
Emergency@greene911ny.gov or available to download at greenegovernment.com.  
Sealed bids should be clearly marked with the item bid. Bids will be received at  the office of Greene County Emergency Services, 25 Volunteer Drive, Cairo, NY 12413  until 1:00 p.m. on Friday, January 24, 2025 at which time they will be opened and  publicly read. 
Greene County reserves the right to reject any and all bids.
Public Notice - 
Hardenburgh
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Town Board of the Town of Hardenburgh will not meet on January 9, 2025, but instead hold a special meeting on January 16, 2025 at 7pm to conduct business. By order of the Town Board.
Public Notice - 
Greene Co.
NOTICE OF ADOPTION OF LOCAL LAW
The Greene County Legislature on December 18th, 2024, adopted Local Law Number 3 of the Year 2024, as follows:
LOCAL LAW NUMBER 3 of 2024
A LOCAL LAW amending Local Law Number 1 of 2004, relating to exemption from real property taxes of property owned by persons with disabilities and limited incomes.
BE IT ENACTED by the County Legislature of the County of Greene, as follows:
SECTION 1. The purpose of this Local Law is to amend Local Law Number 1 of 2004 by increasing the maximum income limit from its current amount of $35,100 to $36,000.
SECTION 2.  This Local Law shall take effect immediately upon its filing with the Secretary of State.
Tammy L. Sciavillo, Acting Clerk
Greene County Legislature
Public Notice - 
Bovina
TAKE NOTICE that I, Catherine Hewitt, the undersigned Collector of Taxes of the Town of Bovina, County of Delaware, and the State of New York, upon receiving the TAX ROLL and WARRANT for the collection of taxes within the Town of Bovina for the Fiscal year 2025 will accept tax payments by USPS or dropped in a locked drop box on the back porch at 67 Fisk Road for the 2025 tax season.  There will be no in person payments for 2025.  ALL receipts will be mailed.  Taxes may be mailed to Catherine Hewitt, Collector, 67 Fisk Road, Delhi, New York 13753.   
TAKE FURTHER NOTICE, taxes may be paid on or before January 31, 2025 without charge or interest.  On all such remaining unpaid taxes after January 31, 2025 there shall be added interest of ONE (1) PERCENT for each month or fraction thereof until such taxes are paid or until the return of unpaid taxes to the County Treasurer, pursuant to law.  
BE IT FURTHER NOTED that the State of New York requires that notices be sent to taxpayers whose taxes remain unpaid as of April 1, 2025.
ALL tax receipts will be held for ten (10) business days when payment is made by check.  There will be an additional charge of $20.00 to those taxpayers who have their check returned to me from any financial institution for insufficient funds.  
All taxes that remain unpaid after April 30, 2025 are returned to the Delaware County Treasurer for collection through that office.
Public Notice - 
Jefferson
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the Town Board of the Town of Jefferson, Schoharie County, New York at a meeting of the Town Board held on the 31st day of December, 2024, duly adopted a resolution, an abstract of which is as follows: A resolution providing that, subject to a permissive referendum, the Town of Jefferson intends to sell the Post Office property, situate at 102 Park Avenue, in the Town of Jefferson, Schoharie County, New York, pursuant to a contract of sale with Theresa Buck for the sale price of $105,000.00. The full text of this resolution may be procured by contracting the Town Clerk at her office set forth herein. 
Public Notice - 
Wright
I, Amber Dickson, The Undersigned, Hereby Give Notice That I Have Received The Tax Roll And Warrant For The Collection Of Taxes In And For The Town Of Wright, Schoharie County, New York, For The Year 2025 And I Will Receive Taxes At 105 School Street In Said Town On:
Wednesday From 5:00 Pm – 7:30 Pm And Saturday From 8:00 Am – 12:00 Pm, Also:
By Appointment.  To Schedule An Appointment, Contact Me By Email At Wrighttownclerk@Yahoo.Com Or Phone At: 518-872-9726,
By Dropbox, Which Is Located On The Door Of The Town Hall, At The Address Listed Above
Mail-In Payments Are Recommended.
Taxes May Be Received Without Interest By The Collecting Officer On Or Before The Thirty-First Day Of January Or Thirty Days Following The Collecting Officer’s Receipt Of The Tax Roll And Warrant, Whichever Is Later.  On All Taxes Received After Such Day, There Shall Be Added Interest Of 1.00 Per Centum For The Month Of February Or Fraction Thereof And An Additional 1.00 Per Centum For Each Additional Month Or Fraction Thereof Until Such Taxes Are Paid Or Until The Return Of Unpaid Taxes To The County Treasurer On June 1st After Which A Fee Of 5% Is Added, Plus 12.00 Per Centum Per Annum From February 1st  Pursuant To Law.
Tax Rates Per $1,000 Of Assessed Valuation Are As Follows:
County Tax 12.772275
Gen. Town Wide 2.449518
Hway. Town Wide 2.947268
Wright Fire District 1.272318
Wright Light District 0.305575
Public Notice - 
Middleburgh
I, The Undersigned, Hereby Give Notice That I Have Received The Tax Roll And Warrant For The Collection Of Taxes In And For The Town Of Middleburgh, Schoharie County, New York, For The Year 2025 And That I Will Receive Taxes At 139 Cotton Hill Road In Said Town On Monday 9:00-5:00, Tuesday Through Friday 9:00- 2:00. Closed Fridays April 1st Through December 1st.
Taxes May Be Received Without Interest By The Collecting Officer On Or Before The Thirty-First Day Of January Or Thirty Days Following The Collecting Officer's Receipt Of The Tax Roll And Warrant, Whichever Is Later. On All Taxes Received After Such Day, There Shall Be Added Interest Of 1.00 Per Centum For The Month Of February Or Fraction Thereof And An Additional 1.00 Per Centum For Each Additional Month Or Fraction Thereof Until Such Taxes Are Paid Or Until The Return Of Unpaid Taxes To The County Treasurer On June 1st After Which A Fee Of 5% Is Added Plus 12.00 Per Centum Per Annum From February 1st Pursuant To Law. 
Tax Rates Per $1,000 Of Assessed Valuation Are As Follows: 
County Tax 12.692205 
General Town Wide 2.194040 
General Town Outside 0.012334 
Highway Town Wide 2.657291 
Highway Town Outside 2.035903 
Middleburgh Fire Protection 1.440395
Renee Schmidt 
Town Clerk/Tax Collector 
Public Notice - 
Greene Co.
Public notice is hereby made that the County of Greene is applying for federal financial assistance to provide public transportation service as follows: public mass transportation route deviation service on a continuing basis within the County of Greene and including portions of the County of Columbia in New York State. 
Public notice is further made that the County of Greene is also applying for federal financial assistance to purchase buses and provide mobility management services.  The federal financial assistance will be used for eligible operating expenses for the 2024-2025 fiscal years. 
Said transportation service will be available to the general public during all hours of operation.  The project is expected to be financed by the Federal Transit Administration Section 5311 Rural Program public transportation funds, with additional funds to be provided by New York State Transportation Operating Assistance Program, the Greene County Department of Economic Development, Tourism and Planning, the Greene County Department for Human Services, and The Arc Mid-Hudson NY.  The total federal assistance share for operating and capital projects is anticipated to be $1,175,304.00. 
Comments on the proposed project are invited from the general public, private bus and taxi companies, other public transportation providers and human services agencies.  Interested parties may comment on the project or obtain more details about the project by writing to:
Greene County Department of Economic Development, Tourism and Planning
Warren Hart, Deputy County Administrator
411 Main Street, Suite 419
Catskill, NY 12414
(518) 719-3290
Human service agencies that receive assistance from other Federal agencies for non-emergency transportation services are encouraged to participate and coordinate with the provider in the planning, design and delivery of transportation services.  Agencies may obtain copies of the service description and submit proposals for service coordination.  Private bus and taxi operators may request copies of the project service description from the above-named person and may submit comments on the service as described. 
If you wish to comment on any aspect of the proposed project, submit a proposal or a request for service coordination or request a public hearing on this project, you must make your interest known in writing within fifteen days of the date of this publication and provide your comments within fifteen days of your receipt of the project service description.  Your requests and/or comments must be forwarded to the above person.  
Public Notice - 
Jewett
TAKE NOTICE, that I, the undersigned, Collector of Taxes of the Town of Jewett,
Greene County, New York, have duly received the tax roll and warrant for the collection of taxes
For the year 2025, and that I will receive taxes as follows:
TOWN OF JEWETT: Monday through Thursday 11:00AM – 1:00PM 
Jewett Municipal Building – 3547 Rt. 23C Jewett
Telephone – (518) 263-4646 (Ext. 1)
Closed Fridays and all legal holidays. 
Pay online at: townofjewett.org 
Payments made by mail MUST be postmarked on or before the last day of the month due.
TAKE FURTHER NOTICE, that taxes may be paid on or before January 31, 2025 
without charge or interest.  On taxes remaining unpaid after January 31, 2025, there shall be
added one percent for February or the remainder thereof; two percent for March; 
three percent for April; four percent for May; five percent for June; six percent for July; and 
seven percent for August, at which time , the return of unpaid taxes is made by the collector to 
the Greene County Treasurer Pursuant to law.
Maya Carl___
Collector of Taxes
Town of Jewett
Public Notice - 
Broome
The Town of Broome will be holding its annual re-organization meeting on January 15th 2025 at 6:00pm at the Broome Town Hall, in conjunction with the regular monthly Board meeting.  The meeting is open to the public.
Public Notice - 
Bids Wanted
Richard & Jana Schmidt, 1447 Hobart Hill Road, South Kortright NY are seeking bids for a heavy use area protection, waste storage and access road to be funded by the Watershed Agricultural Council.   Prospective bidders will receive a bid package which contains a bid sheet with instructions to bidders, sample contract, plans and specifications.  Bid packages may be obtained by contacting Elaine Poulin at the Watershed Program Office, 44 West Street, Walton, NY 13856 or by calling 607-865-7090 ext. 209.  Prospective bidders must be in attendance for the full group site showing at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, January 30, 2025 at the Schmidt farmstead.  Failure to attend will result in the rejection of your bid.  Sealed bids must be clearly marked “Schmidt Bid” and will be accepted on behalf of the landowner at the Watershed Agricultural Program Office at 44 West Street, Walton, NY until 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, February 19, 2025 where they will be opened and read.  Small and minority owned businesses are encouraged to apply.  The Watershed Agricultural Council, Inc. reserves the right to reject any and all bids.  E.O.E.

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C-R Battles Little Falls

Aaron Healy appears to be working towards the state Championship again this year, with yet another pin.
Aaron Healy appears to be working towards the state Championship again this year, with yet another pin.
Kyber Henry at the ready. It didn't take long for him to get the pin in this match. Photos by Robert Duso.
Rohjan Monfort gets the pin on Jordan Wilson from Little Falls.

Jake L Sage had his hands full and even with him fighting tooth and nail wouldn't be able to win. kudos for a great fight.


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THE CATSKILL GEOLOGISTS BY PROFESSORS ROBERT AND JOHANNA TITUS - The Panther Mountain Impact: Did it Really happen?



With a draft illustration by Karl Anshanslin

Last week, we talked about the hypothesis that an asteroid once struck the Catskills vicinity – right where Panther Mountain is today. As popular science writers, we love the Panther Mountain impact story. It gives us such a good tale to tell. There have been many times when we were doing one of our geology walks at some prominent high point in the Catskills, and we pointed toward Panther Mountain, and dramatically orated on that great event. As we said last week, you can read our version of the story on pages 133-135 of the 2016 edition our book “The Catskills: A Geological Guide.” We just plain like the story. If we could push a button and make it true, then we would eagerly push that button. But that is not how science works. Last week we tried to make a case in favor of the impact story. This week we would like to see if we can argue against it. We have been advised on this by Dr. Charles, “Chuck” Ver Straeten of the New York State Museum.

A good scientific hypothesis always generates one or more “predictions.” The impact hypothesis, as we explained last week, predicted the presence of iron-rich droplets called impactites. Also, it predicted something called shocked quartz grains. These were both found. Then too, gravity anomalies were found just as had been predicted. All in all, we were able to build what appeared to be a good case for the impact hypothesis. But there was a fourth prediction. There should be, buried below Panther Mountain, the original crater itself. And below that crater there should be an enormous mass of deformed rock. See our illustration by Karl Anshanslin.

We have been able to search online and find illustrations of the cross sections of such impacts. These vary considerably but they all focus on one thing, the fracturing and the disorder of the bedding that an impact would produce. As seen here, most of the disruption is confined to within the rim of the old crater. It’s reasonable to expect that when such rocks have been drilled, perhaps when being searched for oil, then those deformed horizons would be turned up. Also, there is good reason to expect that deformation would have been spread out far more widely than we portray. If so then these can all be searched for. These strata have been drilled and the drill cores do not reveal disruption. The same strata are exposed along the Catskill Front and also to the west. Once again, when searched, no disruption appears. In short, the impact just does not seem to be there. On that basis, a lot of geologists have thought that the hypothesis has been falsified. When falsified, a hypothesis is typically discarded. Goodbye Panther Mountain impact!

So, is that that; is this asteroid hypothesis really a sunken ship? That seems likely, but maybe you can help. There are a lot of you, and you do a lot of hiking. We would like it if you kept a watch out for evidence of that impact. That would most likely be downslope from the top of the Wall of Manitou. It would be a thick sequence of badly deformed stratified rock, probably sandstone. Keep that sharp eye out; you might make a very helpful discovery- and save one of our favorite tales. But, don’t count on it. It appears that those disrupted strata really are not there. Every time you go exploring and don’t find them, then you are simply reaffirming their absence. That may be bad news for a good story but that’s the way science works.

Contact the authors at randjtitus@prodigy.net. Join their facebook page “The Catskill Geologist.” Read their blogs at “thecatskillgeologist.com.”                                                                



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Bruised Fruit #14

By Max Oppen

Addiction and sobriety are like wounds, scabs, and scars. Apologies for the analogy if you're squeamish. If someone rips off a scab too early, the cut will bleed. It's the same with addiction and sobriety. If someone—the courts, your family, whomever—tries to force an addict to get clean when they're not ready, there will be blood, and it typically won't end well. Now, I don't have any statistics to back this claim. It's known in recovery: we addicts won't get our shit together until we're ready. This is true for the majority of us. You must be ready to get clean, like a scab that falls off naturally, revealing a scar.

That scar is the emotional and physical damage addiction leaves you with. It stays with you for life. It's your history, a constant reminder of where you've been. Feel free to use this analogy for any emotional or physical trauma. Whatever or whoever hurts us impacts us. It changes our perspective on life, as a friend recently said. It helps shape who we become. Over time, the scar may fade, but it never completely disappears. It's always there.

Often, you can't tell a person is an addict just by looking at them. Sure, there's the stereotypical image of a junkie, but most of the time, you don't know. We're surrounded by functioning people with addictions. Alcohol is everywhere. Drugs are everywhere. We are everywhere. And yet, we are nowhere. The stigma attached to addiction is horrendous. I'm not a fan of calling addiction a disease - I feel it's more like smoking cigarettes and being diagnosed with lung cancer. We make choices that dramatically change us - on a cellular level.

For some of us, addiction starts with a gene, inherited like a cruel family heirloom. For others, it begins with a broken bone or a dislocated shoulder, followed by a visit to a medical professional who prescribes hydrocodone or Vicodin. Some folks just experiment and get hooked. For me, it was all of the above: genes, experimentation, and the doctor. My grandfather turned to alcohol as his wife, my grandmother, slowly slipped into dementia. I've heard he was a mean drunk, but I can't attest personally to it. I hurt my shoulder in Vail, Colorado, snowboarding in the backcountry in the late 1990's. I went to a doctor, got prescribed a painkiller, and opened up a Pandora's box that, once opened, can never be closed.

Once I felt that opiate high, it was hard to put it down. Sure, I'd experimented at a young age with weed, heroin, cocaine—all the usuals. But it wasn't until I got my first real taste of a lab-made medication that my addiction truly took hold. No matter how you enter the world of addiction, it scars you and those who love you. It's foolish to think, "I'm only hurting myself," which I was guilty of myself. I wasn't only hurting myself. I torched my relationships and hid in the shadows, watching everything burn. Jumping into addiction is always much easier than climbing out.

The lucky ones are the people who never mess with drugs. I truly believe some have an untapped addiction that never blossomed because they chose not to experiment, not to take pills, and not to tempt fate.

After so many years of drug use, rewired neural pathways, and self-destruction, I stand here as proof that human beings can change. It won't come without repercussions, but it is possible.


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A Conversation About: Jump Starting a New Year

Hyacinths
                                                                Hyacinth forcing jars


By Jean Thomas

I sit here, hunkered down, hiding from the fangs and fingers of the wind. The days are appreciably longer and I want to celebrate. But there is no way I’m going outside until I can be sure the breeze doesn’t scour my face off as it whistles past. The dog is miffed because I won’t go on more than one doggy adventure hike per day. When I look around for a project, I notice the houseplants. In their own way they are as insistent as the dog. I have most of them tucked in on benches under shop lights, so they are not really deprived of light. Last fall I prepared them to transition inside, and most seem grateful. But now there is a silent stirring. They are responding to the growing day length, even though they have minimal access, relatively speaking. Suddenly I have “new” chores. The plants are producing new leaves and flowers, which results in the soil drying out faster. There will be new attacks from insects and diseases. So I can keep busy with increased watering, insect and disease prevention, and pruning. I do enjoy the scent of freshly watered soil. And it’s safe to start fertilizing again.

Speaking of growing plants, it’s time to start the Hyacinths I’ve been hoarding. The bulbs have been in the veggie crisper since October, enduring their chilling time. Now I fill hyacinth glasses with river rock and water and stand each bulb on top in its own personal glass. In a few weeks the house will be full of the aroma of fresh flowers. I have already started watering the Amaryllis and tucked in a half dozen paper white narcissus between them. The Amaryllis don’t need a cooling period, but they need a dormancy spell. I have a big window box with eight Amaryllis bulbs poking out flower buds. They are responding to an eight week sleep, with leaves removed and soil kept dry. Paper Whites don’t need any dormancy or cooling. You just buy a batch of bulbs and you can plant them in a pot, force them in a bowl of river rocks or just suspend them in a small-necked container of water.  They’re impatient to flower, and their scent is equally aggressive. Some ( okay, many) people dislike the aroma.

As I putter among the containers of plants, I find my stash of seeds. These were chosen to be winter planted, most scattered on the snow to sprout in a “natural” method. I have no snow right now, so plan B will be initiated. There is a system of winter sowing that is popular with children as a cold weather project. It can be as much fun for adults. Cornell Cooperative Extension of Putnam County has a great tutorial at https://cceputnamcounty.org/resources/native-seeds-of-fortitude-winter-seed-sowing, and the Nature Calls, Conversations from the Hudson Valley discusses winter sowing in episode 52 at https://ccecolumbiagreene.org/gardening/nature-calls-conversations-from-the-hudson-valley/episode-52-wild-hudson-valley-and-winter-sowing. My favorite part of this is the frugality. All you need besides the seed, is recycled milk jugs, some duct tape, and some sterile soil. You don’t even need to make space indoors… they are designed to winter outside in a sheltered spot. 

The wind is still howling and tossing things around, has thrown all my seed feeders to the ground. But my suet feeders are all firmly anchored, and the birds, especially the woodpecker tribe, can hang on and get some nutrition. The birds, the dog and I have lived through this before, and, with any luck will do so again.


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