Rural Star March 30 2023

Holland Patent Varsity Wrestlers did well this season sending two boys to the NYS Championship. Jordan Koening went 5-1 and placed third while Trenton True went 1-2 losing in overtime in the blood round (round before placing). Pictured here, from the left are Coach Matt Rees, Coach Jordan Swalgin, Jordan Koenig, Trenton True, Coach John Richard. See the story on Page 19.

Happy Easter

The Cadleys, one of the most popular bands in the Northeast, will be returning to Park Coffee House in Holland Patent on Saturday, April 1. Showtime is 7:30 PM.

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The Poland girls basketball team (22-2) won its first sectional title on March 4 with a 50-45 win against Hamilton (17-7) in the Section III Class D Championship at Onondaga Community College. Senior Logan Cookinham led the way for the Tornadoes as she scored 18 of her 23 points in the second half. Coach Jason Potempa said the win is a testament to the girls’ character. “They are an amazing group of girls who are intelligent, competitive, resilient, and determined,” Potempa said.

Quilts are an amazing piece of artwork, full of stories, meaning and history. A group of women finish a quilt after the family of the late Audrey Van Vranken gave an unfinished project to the group.

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Ladies Finish Quilt to Charitable Group

Every Wednesday a group of women, many of them former Holland Patent teachers, meet in a classroom at the former St. Mary’s School in New York Mills to sew, laugh and share stories. Most of them are quilters but needleworkers and knitters are also part of the group which, in addition to the teachers, includes women who worked in dental offices, insurance companies and hospitals. Unfortunately, a few of the original members have passed.

One of these, Audrey Van Vranken, left behind some unfinished projects which her family gave to the group. Included in these were some applique squares with some of the fabric she had used for them. There were also patterns which, when completed, could be compiled into a quilt. Joan Klossner took up the challenge and decided to finish the quilt. Kathy Schaller, using her machine quilting skills, quilted the piece and added the binding. To honor Audrey’s memory the group decided to donate the quilt to a charitable group that could use it to raise funds for their organization.

Prospect Free Library News:

Story Hour and Nature Fun

AStory Hour for preschoolers will begin on April 13th at 11:00 AM and will continue to be held the 2nd and 4th Thursday during April, May, and June. Astory, craft activity and snack are planned. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Joan Herrmann, naturalist, nature photographer and outdoor educator, is providing a program titled “I Didn’t Know That” for children and youth during spring break on Friday, April 14th at 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM. Plans include exploration in Prospect’s Union Park so dress appropriately and bring your lunch. Beverages will be provided. The program will begin in Prospect Library and will be held there in the event of inclement weather. Children under age 8 must be accompanied by an adult.

Prospect Library’s telescope and Onondaga County Park Pass are available to borrow with your library card. Viewing the night skies for stars, planets and satellites or visiting an Onondaga County park or zoo can be an educational and enjoyable activity.

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Look for raffle tickets being sold at area churches. $ 5.00 each to benefit Foothills Rural Community Ministry. Drawing on May 20th in the Holland Patent Village Green at the Mayfaire

Leon R Roberts ALAUnit 161

9th Spring Craft Fair, Saturday April 1 2023

10-3 pm at the American Legion Depot St Holland Patent Kitchen will have light refreshments available 50/50 Raffle

Proceeds help support our Community, Veterans and Children/Youth ALAPrograms

Planning a spring break getaway and want to read a book while relaxing? The library has an assortment of slightly used hardcover and paperback books available to purchase for 10 cents each. Buy a book, read it, and don’t worry about returning it. You do not need to be a cardholder to do this.

Easter Sunrise Service

There will be a non-denominational Easter Sunrise Service at the gazebo in the Holland Patent village park at 7:00 am on Sunday, April 9. Come celebrate the promise of Easter with music and praise. You are all welcome, just the way you are. The service is hosted by the First Presbyterian Church of Holland Patent.

Food Sense Groceries

SIGN UPSign up to buy Food Sense Groceries at the Foothills Office in the Twin Churches in Holland Patent Saturdays 9am to 1pm. Any questions, call Foothills at 865-5854. You can also leave a message and someone will get back to you.

North Gage Cemetery Assoc. Meeting

The North Gage Cemetery Association will hold its Annual Meeting on Sunday April 16, 2023 at 6:30 PM at the Church.

June 2023

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Please visit the website www.thedivinemercy.org to learn more about Jesus’infinite mercy.

“Wayne Farr, You were an

co-worker but I was awesomer. Will miss you tons, Nichole”

Farmer Ben from Steuben

The land rent for leased land is paid up by now. Now we know how many acres of owned and leased land we are using and what we need for seeds , fertilizer, lime, chemicals and fuel for the coming year. All equipment has been serviced over the winter with wear parts-the parts that touch the ground or soil on hand before they are needed at breakdown. All of these inputs, if financially able, are prepaid when ordered for better prices and discounts.

The typical crops we grow here in central New York for commercial use are corn, soybeans, spring wheat, oats and rye. Farming is heavily depend-

ent on the weather. For example at planting season could be a total wash with rain, meaning it could be so wet it is impossible to complete tillage and planting , or vice versa it could be so dry the seed doesn’t germinate or worse germinates then dies to drought. Soils vary from sandy light, rocky or heavy clay and the rain and sun affect them each

differently. Something we can do to combat these issues is buying hybrid seeds with the traits that fit our soils and growing conditions. Some such traits are for bug or drought or mold resistance, to help producers make the most out of their yields. Along with this we can also choose the herbicide programs that help us with weed control. We also

call upon the fuel oil companies to get prices and availability on diesel fuel and lock in the price. Sometimes the availability isn’t always there, especially during this economy –the price is only good during the phone call making it hard to budget for fuel. Today we called the local fuel company and wanted our three tractors fueled up. It took 250 gallons to fill them at $4/gallon so $ 1000 and this amount of fuel is enough to run these tractors for 12 hours or one full working day. Last year we used 4000 gallons of fuel to complete tillage, spread lime and fertilizer, plant spray for weed control and harvest.

Last year herbicide was on back order and came in just in the knick of time, the weeds were able to be knocked back/killed and the crop wasn’t stunted. Most farm crop chemicals are made out of the United States. Parts for equipment

and tractors are also few and hard to find. Covid really disrupted the agricultural world and lives. Tractor tire prices have gone up 3-4 times what they were two years ago and the supply is limited. Baling twine for us

farmers is up 100% from 2 years ago.

As you can see this is a very expensive time of the year-not for the faint of heart. We do all of this to feed all of you and the world.

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SERVICES

Looking for odd jobs, not too odd. Call Larry DeLand 315-831-3728.

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Water Softener Repairs: EcoWater, Whirlpool, Sears/Hotpoint, GE, EcoPure, NorthStar brands. $90 plus parts. Mohawk Valley Water Purification. 315-8655614. 7-20

Headlights foggy or hazy? The days are getting shorter, let us clean your headlights for safer nighttime driving$39.95. Agway, Park Ave. Holland Patent. Make your appointment today. Call 315-8658105.

Agway of Holland

Patent: In stock Premium hardwood, wood pellets, low ash. 315-865-8105.

Looking for Mr. Fixit? No job too big or small. Call Dan 315-271-3807. I can do it all!

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SERVICES

Bathrooms, Kitchens remodeled, home repairs, plumbing, water pumps, hot water heaters, toilets, faucets, sinks. Drain cleaning, portable restroom rentals. Travis Wells 315-271-8205. 7-7

Upright/electric bass, guitar, cello lessons. 25 years of experience, $25/hour. Also offering music therapy! Allinclusive studio: students with disabilities welcome! Call Jerry @ 315-527-6789.

Franconia Tack & Gifts! 831-2179, Country Primitive Gifts: Candles, Art Frames, Horse Needs! Come see our lovely array of gifts, Garland pip, Cards! Shop close to home, buy local!

Carpentry, Home and Deck Repair. 20 years of experience- satisfaction guaranteed, no job too big or small. Free estimates, senior discounts, Call 794-1680.

SERVICES ATTENTION:

Remanufacturer –Starters, Alternators, Generators for all gas & diesel engine. Foreign, Marine, Domestic, Commercial, Farm. Prompt service Since 1976. Gary D. Sneath 315-826-7892.

HAY

Hay for sale. Mulch/landscaping hay. $3 per bail. First cutting hay for sale. Delivery optional. Simons Family Farms 315-8315087 3- TFN/tbb

WANTED

Lady seeking ride to Rome for Monday, Wednesday and Friday from Remsen/Hinckley area. Will share expenses. Please call 315-8318211 after Noon. 1-3

We Buy Cars: Tolpas’ Auto Parts on French Road, Remsen. We buy vehicles to recycle the parts and metal. Call Sarah for the best prices at 315-826-7892

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WANTED

Coins: Looking to purchase coins. Large Cents. Indian Heads, Wheaties, Silver Dimes. Quarters and Halves;. Buffalo nickels, US Mint Proof Sets. Single coins or collections. Free appraisals and phone consultations. References available. Phone or Text Peter at 315-240-8397.

Garage sale rejects? Seeking unloved china, pitchers, glassware of all kinds to be destroyed mercilessly at an entertainment venue. 315865-8990.

Top Price for your standing timber. Environmentally friendly. 95% utilization of the tree. Specializing in selective timber harvesting. Price of firewood is at its all time high. Ben Simons 8315087. 3 of tfn

FREE

Free Loveseat couch and oversized chair (the size of a small couch) Good shape. Text me at 315-527-4781 and I will send you a picture.

Horses Apparel, Gifts

Franconia Welcomes

You to our Tack and Gift Shoppe! Horse: Stable needs! English Ano. Helmets, riding apparel, boots, Western boots, Youth hats. Gifts Galore. Country, Primitive, Every day! Call 315-831-2179. Find us on Facebook!

FIREWOOD

Firewood: Premium cut, split firewood. Min. of 3 face cord for delivery. $80 Face cord. Oneida Herkimer HEAPvendor. Simons Family Farm 831-5087. 3- TFN/tbb

HELPWANTED

Help Wanted: Seeking woman at least 18-years old to work with 2 20year-old women living at home in Remsen. They are in wheelchairs and in need of total assistance. Just need willingness to work; job involves total care, feeding, meal prep. Mon, Wed. Fri. 1pm to 9pm . $15.25per hour (RCILProgram. 315831-5087.3-tfn

Help needed for elderly person. Nonsmokers only. Prefer communicative , confidential, honest, dependable persons with understanding of hydration and exercise. Needs to be able to climb stairs and be in good physical shape, enough to walk 30 minutes outside in all seasons. Call 315-4049076. References preferred.

MISC.

Heavy duty Troy Built snowblower for sale. Electric Start- 7.5 HPall wheel drive. Make an offer. 315-896-6354.

HO Medics 5 in 1 Air Purifier. Intended for up to 266 Sq, Feet. Three speeds, white, like new, with original box and manual. 99.9 HEPAfiltration UC-C light kills viruses/bacteria, auto off timer, ionizer, Pet Plus odor filtration. New $200, now $75. Call 315-525-9753.

Fresh brown eggs $4 per dozen available at our farm stand. Open Monday-Saturday 10am-6pm. Closed Sundays. Sunset View. Sunset View Produce Farm. 9657 North Steuben Road, Remsen, NY13438.

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APARTMENT

RENTALS:

BOONVILLE : bottom floor @ 104 Charles St Large 1 bedroom $895 + Near shopping. DOLGEVILLE : bottom floor @ 6 Dunkel St. Large 2 bedroom w/porch$750 Sm yard & parking. Near grocery store & close to pharmacy. HOUSES FOR RENT: BOONVILLE: 204 E. Schyler St. 3 bedroom Apt $950,206 Schyler St. 4 bedroom $1,100 REMSEN: 10590 Stueben St. 45 bedrooms. New carpets & paint. Has a deck & barn. Near playground. $995+BOONVILLE: Rt 12. 3 bedroom w/ wood stove hookup available & furnace is included. Has garage. $995

PORTLEYDEN: 7196 Moose river Rd. 2 bedroom 2 bath. Deck, fireplace & furnace. New carpets & paint. $995+.

GREG: 5862 Pine Grove Rd. 2 bedroom. 2 decks near lake. $995. AVA: 10985 Webster Hill rd. 6 Acre 2 bedroom trailer farm w/ drilled well, full barn & buildings. Available soon.

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EVELYN MOONAN (315) 942-4928 EMAIL: EVEMOONAN@GMAIL .COM

P.O. BOX 433, BOONVILLE, NY. 13309

MISC.

Collector buying older military, older coins, swords, headgear, helmets, uniforms, flags, foreign decorations. Competitive offer. Call 315-534-3661.

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WANTED WANTED BYCOLLECTOR YOUR OLD STONEWARE; CROCKS, STEINS, JUGS, MUGS, CHURNS, PITCHERS, ETC CASH ON THE SPOT; 315-865-5355 (LEAVE MESSAGE)

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News from the Town of Trenton www.town.trenton.ny.us

Town of Trenton, PO Box 206, 8520 Old Poland Road, Barneveld, New York 13304 (315) 896-2664

Town 2023 Summer Job Openings

The Town has the following positions open this season. Send a Letter of Interest/Resume to..:

Joseph Smith, Supervisor, Town of Trenton, PO Box 206 Barneveld, NY13304 oremail supervisor@town.trenton,ny.us

Building & Grounds Department

Seasonal Laborers (Full Time & Part Time)

Must be 18 years old with your own transportation, valid NYS Driver’s License. Experience with General Maint/Lawn Care experience helpful, not required. Duties include Lawn/Trail Maintenance, Ballfield & Ground’s work, light equipment repairs, interior & exterior construction, painting, Janitorial work, and any other duties as needed (Hours 7 am – 3 pm)

Recycling Center

General Laborers (Part Time Only)

Must be 18 years old, able to handle physical labor, (bending, lifting) along with keeping facility clean & organized. Year-round in all types of weather

(Saturdays 8 am-4 pm, Wednesdays 3 pm-7 pm)

Town Swim Beach

Supervising & Assistant Lifeguard: 18+ Years Old (with a minimum of two years experience)

Lifeguards : 16+ years old (experience a plus)

Lifeguard/CPR/AED/Waterfront Certifications (Town will reimburse cost with year commitment)

Summer Children's Park Program

Program Director & Assistant: 18+ Years Old Park

Attendants: Minimum of 16 years old Supervise children ages 5 – 11 during games, Crafts, Sports, etc. as directed. Monitor access to Swim Beach and operation of Concession Stand. Program hours are MonThurs 9 am to 3 pm

Bloodmobile Dates for 2023

If you are planning on giving blood in 2023 the American Red Cross Bloodmobile will be at the Municipal Center in Barneveld on the following dates from 1 PM – 6 PM. You can call 1-800-REDCROSS or go online at www.redcross.org. to set up an appointment. Fridays, June 1, and July 28, 2023.

Town Clerk

Mon & Wed. 10 - 2

Tues. 10–5 Thurs. 10– 6

Friday - 9am – 12 Noon

Zoning Enforcement Office Leo Boulerice 315-534-0989

SINGING HILLS SENIORS:

Tuesdays at 9:00 AM

DOG CONTROL OFFICER : Colleen O’Leary – 315-570-7644

Assessor : Tonya Brown’s hours: Wed 9:30am until 4:30pm, 315-896-2664 or by appointment. Cell 315-269-2907.

Trenton Falls Scenic Trail News

Trenton Falls Trails will be open to the Public on Saturday & Sunday, May 20, 21, 2023 from 9 am to 5 pm. Brookfield Energy will have Parking Attendants on duty and the Town will provide the Volunteer Trail Guides. We will be looking for volunteers.

Annual Shred Day, Sat. May 20

The Town of Trenton will be holding their Annual Shred Day on Saturday May 20, 2023 from 8 AM –12 noon in front of the Town of Trenton Highway Garage in the parking lot. Services provided by CONFIDATA.

This is open to Town of Trenton, Town of Remsen and Town of Steuben residents. You are allowed to bring up to 6 banker boxes of paperwork to destroy.

Rabies Clinics

There will be rabies clinics: Thursday April 27, 2023 and Thursday October 19, 2023

5:30 PM to 7:00 PM, at the Town of Trenton Offices, 8520 Old Poland Rd. Barneveld, NY

An appointment is required. To register for an appointment Call 315-798-5064

A$10 donation per pet is requested to help with the costs.

Sponsored by the Oneida County Health Department. For additional information you can visit their website at www.ocgov.net/health

Dogs need to be on a leash and cats need to be in a carrier. No exams will be given.

Town of Trenton Regular Meetings

April 12, 2023

May 10, 2023

June 14, 2023

July 12, 2023

August 9, 2023

Singing Hills Seniors

GOOD NEWS - Seniors are gathering again. We will have our usual cards, games, and coffee and you are welcome to bring snacks. We hope to begin other activities as soon as we are able.

We are continuing our monthly 50-50 drawings and appreciate your participation. We are also still collecting pull tabs from cans, stamps, box tops for Education and Campbells labels for education. These items may be dropped off at the Town Offices. We are no longer accepting empty ink cartridges or plastic bottle caps.

Stamps for the Wounded – The Seniors will be submitting our used stamps to this worthy organization. Please carefully trim your stamps to a _” border around the stamp. Do not steam or peel the stamps off as this will damage them.

DUES – Dues are due January 1, 2023. For residents of the Town of Trenton the dues are $8.00 and nonresidents the dues are $16.00. The sooner the dues are paid the sooner next year’s directory can be updated.

TRIPS

The Seniors are taking some trips and planning some other activities soon and the public is welcome to join if you would like to go. You do not have to belong to Seniors to participate.

Monday April 10th – Turning Stone Casino for bingo and/or slots. Bus leaves at 8 AM from Trenton Municipal Center and returns at 5 PM. Cost $10 If you are interested, please call June Prevost at 315373-1960

Wednesday April 15th – “Funeral for a Gangster”. Includes Buffet and show at Delta Lake Inn. Cost $40. Deadline for purchasing tickets is April 8th. If you are interested, please call June Prevost at 315373-1960.

Prospect Water District Hinckley Sewer District

Barneveld Water District

Operational problems or concerns contact Taylor Mills 315-939-0325

Codes Enforcement Officer

Please call the Codes Officer, Ken Cutler, with any questions or concerns. 315-534-2581

Building Safety Inspector

Dave Constable –315-570-7540

September 13, 2023

October 11, 2023

November 8, 2023

December 13, 2023

JUSTICE COURT SESSIONS:

Monday - 4:00PM 896-4510

RECYCLING CENTER

Hours: Weds. 3-7pm; Sat. 8am-4pm for Town of Trenton Residents.

Remsen 1st/3rd Wednesdays (3pm-7pm)

2nd & 4th Saturdays (8am-4pm)

Steuben 1st /3rd Saturdays (8am-4 pm)

2nd/4th Wednesdays (3pm to 7pm)

We reserve the right to close the Recycling Center without notice due to inclement weather.

Board Work Session7 PM

Apr 27Rabies Clinic5:30 PM – 7 PM

All meetings are held at the Trenton Municipal Center, 8520 Old Poland Road in Barneveld unless otherwise noted and open to the public.

NOTICE ofBUDGET HEARING andANNUAL ELECTION

Holland Patent Central School District

Holland Patent, New York 13354

NOTICE IS GIVEN that the annual budget hearing will be held on May 2, 2023 at 6:00 p.m., in the library of the High School Building, at Holland Patent, New York for the purpose of discussing expenditure of funds for the 2023-24 school year and the budgeting thereof.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN, that the Annual Election and Budget Vote will be held in the High School Building at Holland Patent, New York, on Tuesday, May 16, 2023, for the purpose of voting, by voting machines, on the matters and propositions hereinafter set forth.

Polls for the purpose of voting will be open from 10:00 A.M. (EDST) to 8:00 P.M. (EDST).

The matters to be voted upon are:

1. Proposed budget for the 2023-24 school year

2. The election of one (1) member to the Board of Education for a term of five (5) years to fill the vacancy caused by the expiration of the term of Kathy Smyth

3. PROPOSITION NO. 1

Shall the following resolution be adopted to wit:

RESOLVED that the board of education of the Holland Patent Central School District is hereby authorized to undertake the acquisition of two (2) 65-passenger school buses, at an estimated maximum cost of $302,108, and one (1) 7-passenger van, at an estimated maximum cost of $43,420, all at an estimated maximum aggregate cost of $345,528, less trade-in value, if any, and that such costs, or so much thereof as may be necessary, shall be raised by the levy of a tax to be collected in annual installments; and, in anticipation of such tax, debt obligations of the school district as may be necessary not to exceed $345,528 shall be issued, or the school district may enter into an installment purchase contract if the board of education determines that it is in the best interest of the school district to finance the purchase in that method.

4. PROPOSITION NO. 2

Shall the following resolution be adopted to wit: PROPOSITION NO. 2

RESOLVED that the Board of Education of the Holland Patent Central School District is hereby authorized to undertake certain capital improvements consisting of construction and reconstruction of existing school buildings and facilities, various site and athletic field improvements, including, without limitation, the construction of a new multi-purpose turf field, and the acquisition of certain original furnishings, equipment, and apparatus and other incidental improvements required in connection therewith for such construction and school use, all at an estimated maximum aggregate cost of $18,850,000; and to appropriate and expend from the existing capital reserve fund $1,196,068 for such costs, and that the balance of such cost, or so much thereof as may be necessary, shall be raised by the levy of a tax to be collected in annual installments, with such tax to be offset by state aid available therefor; and, in anticipation of such tax, debt obligations of the school district as may be necessary not to exceed $17,653,932 shall be issued.

NOTICE IS HEREBYFURTHER GIVEN that the text of the aforesaid proposition may appear on the ballot labels in the following abbreviated form:

PROPOSITION #2

Shall the proposition set forth in the legal notice of this annual voter meeting, authorizing reconstruction and equipping of existing school buildings and facilities, various site and incidental improvements, all at an estimated maximum aggregate cost of $18,850,000; the issuance of not to exceed $17,653,932 of debt obligations of the School District therefor, and the levy of a tax in annual installments therefor, with such tax to be offset by state aid available therefor, all as more fully described in said notice, be approved?

The School District has completed its environmental review under the State Environmental Quality Review Act and the applicable regulations promulgated thereunder (“SEQRA”) and, on March 8, 2023, has duly determined and found the purpose to be a Type I action which will not have a significant impact on the environment and is not subject to any further environmental review under SEQRA.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN, that Petitions nominating candidates for office of Member of the Board of Education must be filed in the Office of the Clerk of the District between the hours of 9:00 A.M. and 5:00 P.M., no later than April 17, 2023. Aseparate Petition is required to nominate a candidate to the office. Each Petition must be directed to the Clerk of the District, and must be signed by at least twenty-five (25) qualified voters, and shall state the residence of each signer, the name and residence of the candidate and must describe the specific vacancy for which each candidate is nominated, including at least the length of the term of office and the name of the last incumbent, if any. Petitions may be obtained in the District Office.

AND NOTICE IS ALSO GIVEN, that applications for absentee ballots for election of board members may be applied for at the Office of the Clerk of the District, that a list of all persons to whom absentee ballots have been issued will be available in the said Office of the Clerk during regular office hours during each of the five days prior to the election except Sundays, and that such list will also be posted at the polling place at the election of members of the Board of Education.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN, that a copy of the tax exemption report and a copy of the statement of estimated expenditures for the ensuing year for school purposes may be obtained by any District resident during the fourteen (14) days immediately preceding the Annual Meeting and on May 16, 2023, except Saturday, Sunday, or holidays, at each of the school houses of the District, in which school is maintained, between the hours of 9:00 A.M. (EDST) and 3:00 P.M. (EDST).

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that military voters who are qualified voters of the District may apply for a military ballot by requesting an application from the District Clerk at 315-865-7221 or vmarris@hpschools.org. For a military voter to be issued a military ballot, the District Clerk must have received a valid ballot application no later than 5:00 P.M. on April 21, 2023. In a request for a military ballot application or ballot, the military voter may indicate their preference for receiving the application or ballot by mail, facsimile transmission or electronic mail.

BYORDER OFTHE BOARD OFEDUCATION OFTHE HOLLAND PATENTCENTRALSCHOOLDISTRICT

By: Valerie Marris, School District Clerk

James Houck of Troop 175 has been working on his Eagle Scout Project, which was painting the meeting room at the Twin Churches in Holland Patent. James can be seen leading his project and giving instructions to fellow scout Wyatt Ward. The rank of Eagle Scout is the highest rank that can be achieved in the Boy Scouts of America organization and requires years of commitment, hard work, and community service. It is a rare accomplishment, with only 5% of Scouts achieving this distinction nationally.

WANTED TILLABLE CROP LAND

The Simons Family Farm is looking for tillable crop land to rent from Alder Creek to Deerfield, including Westernville. Competitive rental rates, depending on accessibility & fertility.

Hotel Moore

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UFOReport in Floyd in 1967

Submitted by Robert Lott

I believe it was in the fall of 1967. I was 14 years old at the time.

We were living in Floyd on the Corner of Rickmyer and Old Floyd Road. Because my mother worked late evenings I helped out by getting up early in the morning starting the coffee for my parents and preparing lunches for my siblings before the school bus came. It had to be late fall because it was pitch black outside that early in the morning. While in the kitchen I noticed lights in the field behind the house so I stepped out on the porch to see

what was going on. There was also a barn behind the house and the light was coming from behind the barn in a field that had been used to grow green beans that year. Anyways I noticed a light that seemed to be hovering above the field and it appeared to be of an oval shape. Then the light moved vertically, up and down, stopped for a few seconds and then moved back and forth horizontally twice. The light stopped, appearing to be hovering and suddenly zipped out of sight straight up.

I told my parents about it and they just shrugged their shoulders and not

really commented about it. I told friends on the school bus that morning about what I had seen and they told me I must be crazy, so I only mentioned it a few times since then because I really didn't have much more information to share. Trying to maintain an open mind since then. I wouldn't be surprised if it had something to do with Griffis AFB’s proximity to the area as we lived only about a mile away from one of the back gates to the base. That's really all I have for this story. Never experienced it again, but to me it was a surreal event in my life.

Editor’s Note: This report is further evidence of why people wouldn’t share their UFO stories.

Oneida County Sheriff

Robert Maciol has announced the first of the 2023 dates that the Sheriff’s Marine Patrol will be offering the “New York State Boater Safety Course”.

In order to make these classes as convenient as possible for residents, they will be held in various locations throughout Oneida County. The first class will be conducted on April 15th at the Westmoreland Fire Department, 101 Station Road, Westmoreland, NY. The next on June 3rd at the Lake Delta Yacht Club, 6487 Karlen Rd. Rome, NY, and June 24th at the Forestport Town Hall, 10275 State Route 28, Forestport, New York.

All classes begin promptly at 9:00 A.M. and because it is an 8 hour class, it is recommended that everyone bring snacks, drinks and/or a lunch. This class is limited to 30 students and additional classes will be offered at a later date if the need arises. Registered attendees must be at least 10 years old to participate. The course ensures New York’s waterways remain safe and enjoyable.

In New York State:

A. As of January 1, 2020, all motorboat operators regardless of age will need a

safety certificate by 2025. This is a requirement of the new legislation known as “Brianna’s Law”:

1. If you were born on or after May 1,1996 you will need a Boating Safety certificate.

2. If you were born on or after January 1, 1993, you will need the certificate by the first time you operate a vessel in 2020.

3. If you were born on or after January 1, 1988, you will need the certificate by the first time you operate a vessel in 2022.

4. If you were born on or after January 1, 1983, you will need a certificate by the first time you operate a vessel in 2023.

5. If you were born on or after January 1, 1978, you will need a certificate by the first time you operate a vessel in 2024.

6. If you were born before 1978, you will need a certificate by the first time you operate a vessel in 2025. To sign up for this free, eight hour class, just follow this link at https://www.registered.comprograms/new_york/2 52-new-york-safe-boatingcourse. Once there, find a class in your area by entering your location. When you find a class you are interested in, click the Event name and the class information page will open. Verify that this is the class you are interested in and then click the “Register Now” tab and follow the instructions to register. If you have any questions, please call the Oneida County Sheriff’s Office at 315-765-2222 and speak with Jennifer Gudnaya.

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The Cadleys, one of the most popular bands in the Northeast, will be returning to Park Coffee House in Holland Patent on Saturday, April 1. Showtime is 7:30 PM.

John and Cathy Cadley blend their voices and guitars beautifully, reflecting their contribution to the rich mountain tradition of duet singing. Add master musicians Perry Cleaveland on mandolin and John (JD) Danks on bass, and you’re in for a fine evening of music with elements of tradition, Nashville, and the unexpected.

Singer/songwriter John Cadley began playing guitar at the age of 13 after hearing a recording of the Kingston Trio. Starting in folk music, he moved on to bluegrass, and then to country. John has been a touring road musician out of Nashville, and his songs have been recorded by national artists such as Tony Trischka, Amy Gallatin, and Lou Reid. John Cadley has been inducted into the Syracuse Area Music Hall of Fame.

Cathy Cadley, a powerful live performer, discovered a passion for guitar at age 11, when she began taking lessons from her uncle, international touring singer/songwriter Ed Hamell. Since then, she’s studied a variety of genres, including classical, jazz,

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flatpicking bluegrass, and clawhammer banjo. Cathy’s 20 years as a church choir director developed her singing style, and she can also deliver a fast, soulful acoustic guitar style.

Rounding out the band is veteran bassist John (JD) Danks and Perry Cleaveland on mandolin. JD has been a fixture on the Central New York acoustic music scene since his days at Syracuse University. He’s added his solid playing to many studio sessions and is a member of the Syracuse Area Music Hall of Fame. Perry is one of the most in-demand mandolin players in Upstate New York. His virtuoso playing has been featured in just about every acoustic act in the area, live and recorded.

Park Coffee House hopes to see you at this concert. Alive show by The Cadleys delivers everything an audience desires: great singing, solid musicianship, and the feeling they’ve enjoyed a special night of music.

The doors open at 7:00 PM, following the sound check, and the show starts at 7:30 PM. Admission is $12.00, $5.00 for students, and no charge for children 12 and younger.

Before the show and during the intermission, Park Coffee House volunteers will serve homemade desserts and coffee house beverages. Donations, which will support the local food pantry, are requested for the refreshments. Park Coffee House and the food pantry are both programs of Foothills Rural Community Ministry, a non-denomina-

tional charity.

The next concert on the Park Coffee House schedule will feature Nick Piccininni and Joe Davoli on April 22.

Jamcrackers returns on May 6, John Kirk and Trish Miller play on May 20, and the season concludes with a Local Favorites Fundraiser on June 3.

Park Coffee House events are presented at the historic Twin Churches in the village of Holland Patent, just off Main Street (NYS Route 365), across from the park. Follow Park Coffee House on: www.facebook.com/parkcoffeehouse

Basil M. Ritter

Basil M. Ritter, 86, a longtime resident of Forestport, passed away, while surrounded by the loving care of his family, on Thursday, March 23, 2023, at St. Elizabeth's Medical Center, Utica. Basil's exact words, "ITWAS A HELLOF ARIDE!".

Anative and life resident of Forestport, Basil was born on January 27, 1937, a son of Guy E. and Vera E. Kervin Ritter. He received his education at Forestport Central School, where he enjoyed participating on the high school Red Raider Basketball and Baseball teams.

From 1955 until his honorable discharge in 1959, Mr. Ritter served his country in the U.S. Air Force and was stationed in Alaska, Okinawa and Texas. From 1959 until his honorable discharge, he served in the Air Force Reserves.

On July 26, 1960, Basil married Judith Haney at St. Mary of the Snows Church, Otter Lake. Later the couple were divorced. In 1960, he began his long and distinguished career as a heavy equipment operator for many road constructions companies in Central and Northern New York. He was last employed for many years with Rifenburg Construction Company, Troy, NY, retiring in 2005. During his career, Mr. Ritter worked on road construction projects including, reconstruction of State Rt. 28, in the Town of Webb, initial construction of The Adirondack Northway, Rt. 690, State Fair Extension, New York State Thruway, at Little Falls, State Rt. 12 reconstruction of the new Rt. 12 highway over Deerfield Hill, the Osceola Road, and lastly in the construction of the Oneida-Herkimer County Landfill in the Town of Ava.

Through his love of baseball, Basil, with other Forestport area residents was instrumental in the construction of the Forestport Ball Field, on Dutch Hill Road. He also played American Legion Baseball for the Forestport Town Team, later participating on the Vans Tavern Fast Pitch Softball Team. He was an avid Boston Red Socks fan.

He was a member of St. Patrick's Church, Forestport.

Basil greatly enjoyed snowmobiling with his family and was a founding and life member of the Trackside Blazers Snowmobile Club. He was an avid and lifelong hunter, fisherman, trapper and greatly enjoyed time spent at his hunting camp. He was also a well-known area pilot, beginning his flying hobby flying ultra-light planes and later enjoying flying his Piper Cub.

Basil's greatest joy in his life was spending time with his children and their families. He relished teaching his grandchildren about heavy equipment and sharing his hunting and fishing stories.

He is survived by his children: son and daughter-in-law,

Quilt Raffle

The Didymus Thomas Library is having a quilt raffle to benefit the library. Tickets are $2 each or 3 tickets for $5. Tickets are available at the library. Drawing takes place May 31, 2023. The beautiful quilt, "Elements of Spring," was donated by a favorite patron/ local quilter.

Ackley-Mills Funeral Home

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Frederick "Rick" (Joanne Kwasniewski), Forestport; daughter and son-in-law, Debra (William) Lyon, Prospect; daughters, Michele Ritter and Joann Ritter, both of Forestport; grandchildren, Joseph "Jody" Ritter, Andrea Gleason and Emily Swancott, William and Weyland Shutts, Bradley and Erik Porter, Alexis and Adrienne Lyon; nine great-grandchildren; and nieces, nephews and a host of friends.

He was the last surviving sibling of a family of six brothers and five sisters, Lawrence Larry "Skeet" Ritter, who passed away on January 24, 2023, William "Pistol" Ritter, Bryan "Yump" Ritter, Ronald "Ronnie" Ritter, Frederick Ritter and Robert who passed away in infancy; sisters, Gail Ritter, Euritha Bagg, Joyce Pfendler, Mary Casey and Jane Ritter; and granddaughter, Whitney Rachel Shutts.

APrayer Service will be Wednesday, March 29, 2023, at 9:00 a.m. at Trainor Funeral Home, Inc., 143 Schuyler St., Boonville, with a Mass of Christian Burial celebrated by Rev. Matthew Rawson, at 10:00 a.m. at St. Patrick's Church, Forestport. Interment, later this spring, will be in St. Patrick's Cemetery, Forestport. Calling hours are Tuesday from 3-7 p.m. at the funeral home.

Basil's family is very grateful for the services of Forestport Firefighters, Woodgate Fire Department and STAR Ambulance.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Forestport Firefighters, Inc., 11965 River Road, Forestport, NY13338, Woodgate Volunteer Fire Department, 12445 State Rt. 28, Woodgate, NY13494 or to STAR Ambulance, 917 Trenton Falls Street, Prospect, NY13435.

Roger L. Fahey

Roger L. Fahey, age 82, formerly of Holland Patent, passed away peacefully on March 21, 2023, at Bethany Gardens in Rome.

Roger was born in Rome on June 11, 1938, to the late Milo and Edna Nessel Fahey. He earned his Associate's Degree from the University of Maryland. He was formerly married to the late Miyoko Sasaki Fahey; she passed away on March 26, 2017. Roger proudly served his country in the United States Air Force, retiring after 20 years of service. He then worked as a nurse's aide at Marcy Correctional Facility.

Roger is survived by his daughter and son in law, Akemi and Robert Rinelli of Moyock, NC; his sons and daughter in law, Lawrence and Marilyn Fahey of Owego, NY, and Foster Fahey of Sauquoit; his grandchildren, Tricia (Brandon) Hamrick, Alia (Kai) Fahey, Garrett Fahey, Benjamin (Katrina) Rinelli, and Harrison (Heather) Rinelli; three great grandchildren, Shawn Fahey, Lucas Caridi, and Oliver Rinelli; his sister Phyllis Patenaude; his K-9 companion, Chubby; and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his son, Robert; his sisters, Elaine Nicotera and Gail Mullen; and his brother, Patrick Fahey.

Funeral services were at the Barry Funeral Home, 807 W. Chestnut Street. Burial will be at the convenience of the family.

Relatives and friends gathered at the funeral home prior to the funeral.

Mark J. Whitaker

Mark J. Whitaker 74, of Marcy passed away unexpectedly at his home on Sunday March 19, 2023.

He was born on February 25, 1949 in Utica a son of the late William and Dolores (Maikranz) Whitaker. He was a graduate of Utica Free Academy. He served his country with honor in the United States Navy from 1970 – 1991 serving in Rhode Island, San Diego, Pensacola, FL, Philadelphia and finally ending his career back in Pensacola, FL. Retiring in 1989 as a Senior Chief.

On August 14, 1971 at St. Paul’s Catholic Church in Whitesboro he was united in marriage to Lezley Hahn a blessed union of 47 years filled with much love and devotion. Mrs. Whitaker passed away on March 15, 2018

He enjoyed Volunteering at the Yorkville VFWPost 6001 where enjoyed the comradery of his military colleagues. He also enjoyed rebuilding classic cars attending classic car shows and hunting with his good friends the Kemler’s.

He is survived by his three sons, Mark J. Whitaker Jr. of Cold Brook, NY, Kyle Whitaker of Marcy, and Ryan (Nancy) Whitaker of Whitesboro. He also leaves his grandchildren, Noah, Dylan, Adrian, Brooke, Joshua and Natalie.

AMemorial service was held at Dimbleby Funeral Homes Inc. 40 Main St. Whitesboro With Rev. Thomas Durant officiating. Interment was in Forest Hill Cemetery. Family and friends gathered prior to the service. Military Honors were offered at the conclusion of the services.

Mary E. Redline

Mary E. Redline, 93, formerly of Remsen, passed away on March 18, 2023 at Charles T. Sitrin Health Care Center. She was born in Watertown, NYon September 12, 1929 a daughter of Neil and Geneva Austin Luther. She grew up in Watertown and attended nursing school at the University of Rochester where she received her R.N. She married Dr. Wayne Redline on May 17, 1952 in Rochester, NY. Mary was employed at Strong Memorial Hospital as a registered nurse until becoming a full time stay at home mom, to raise her family. The couple lived on Commons Road, Remsen for many years. Mary moved to Whitesboro twelve years ago. She enjoyed embroidery, knitting and traveling.

Surviving are two sons and a daughter-in-law, Raymond and Susan Redline, Shaker Heights, OH and Neil Redline, Whitesboro; a daughter-in-law, Diane Redline, Fort Mill, SC; two grandchildren, Julie Bruck and Brian Redline; two great grandchildren, Lily and Hazel; a sister and brotherin-law, Claire and Dick Van Nierop, Charlottesville, VA. She was predeceased by her husband on May 13, 1991; 3 sons, Mark in 2015, Andrew in 2018 and David in 2010 and a brother Jack Luther in 2012.

Agraveside service will be held at a later date in Fairchild Cemetery, Remsen. There are no calling hours. Arrangements by Ackley-Mills Funeral Home, Remsen. For an online message of sympathy please go to www.millsfuneralhomes.com.

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Holland Patent Wrestling Finishes 2023 at State Championships

The Holland Patent wrestling team finished the 2023 season with another top 20 performance in the NYS Wrestling Rankings finishing Ranked 17th (combined Class B, C, and D teams). The team finished the year with an overall 15-4 record and several top place finishes at various tournaments. Early on, the team finished second (3-1) at the Schalmont Duals dropping only one loss to Newark Valley, out of Section IV. Several wrestlers went undefeated for the day including Jordan Koenig who was selected as the team’s most outstanding wrestler for the tournament. Then the team competed in the Newark Valley Tournament. Five wrestlers reached the finals for the Golden Knights. Jordan Koenig (172) won an individual title. Teammates Eli Doxstader (110), Anthony Phan (132), Adam Stowell (145), and Trenton True (160) placed 2nd, Andrew Juliano (102) and Davian Phan (102) placed 4th, and Nick DeForrest (189) placed 4th for the Golden Knights. The team then traveled to SUNYOswego over Christmas Break to compete in the prestigious Ken Haines tournament. This event brought together some of the top schools from Sections 1, 3, 4, & 5 for a grueling two days of competition. Jordan Koening was the team’s individual champion. Eli Doxstader also made the finals but fell short to State

Qualifier. Quinton Getzin from Section IV. Trenton True placed fourth overall in the 160 lb division with Adam Stowell, Andrew Juliano, and Antony Phan rounding out the event with two sixth and seventh place finishes respectively.

Starting the New Year, the team then traveled to Ilion to compete in the Leo J Sammon tournament. Jordan Koening was again the team’s individual champion. Trenton True also made the finals but fell short to State Qualifier and Section II champ John Clohecy from Fulton. Eli Doxstader placed third overall in the 110 lb division with Antony Phan, Andrew Juiano, and Nick DeForrest rounding out the event with fourth, fifth, and eighth place finishes respectively.

January held many exciting dual meet finishes for the Golden Knights. The team traveled to rival Adirondack for a dual meet on 1-10 for an intense down to the wire win for HP. The loud gym packed crowd was entertained to a Golden Knight 36-33 win for Holland Patent. With the score tied at 33-33, Eli Doxstader won the final match 8-4 to seal the win for the Golden Knights. Then rounding out the dual meet season the team took on Camden. Prior to the match, Holland Patent recognized its seniors, Jordan Koening, Adam Stowell, Anthony Phan, Nick DeForrest, and Rhese Cellamare. This dual also

came down to the last match. With the score tied 31-31 with two matches left, senior Anthony Phan picked up a major decision to give the Knights a four point lead going into the last match which put freshman Jaxon Koening against a four year Camden senior. Jaxon held off the senior’s attempt to pin him and only gave up a four point major. This put the team score tied at 35-35. However Holland Patent won 7 out of the 13 bouts due to a 5-4 overtime win by Anthony Amidon, and received an extra point for the tie breaking criteria giving the Golden Knights a dramatic 35-34 win.

Rounding out the tournament season saw the team travel to Mt. Markham for the Mustang Dual meet tournament and came away with a runner up finish beating New Hartford, Beekmantown, Little Falls, and Cooperstown before losing to State ranked Saranac from Section VII. Trenton True was voted the Most Outstanding Wrestler of the tournament, and teammates Eli Doxstader and Jordan Koening also went undefeated for the day.

The month of February was championship time, and the squad stepped up to the challenge starting with the Section III Class C tournament held at Little Falls High school. Here the team finished 3rd overall with several champions and place winners. Trenton True was chosen as the Most Outstanding Wrestler of the

tournament for his big win over APW’s Connor Shaw. Shaw defeated True twice this season but could not handle True’s adjustment in the finals. Teammates Anthony Phan(132), Jordan Koening(172), and Nick DeForrest(220) also reached the finals with Koening capturing another Class C crown and Phan and DeForrest finishing second. Other top place finishers that qualified to move on were: Eli Doxstader 3rd (110) Anthony Amidon(189) 4th, Adam Stowell (152) 4th, Andrew Juliano 4th, Nick Pekola (118) 5th, Joe Gorsky (126) 6th, and Noah Rivera (145) 6th. The top four palace winners qualified for the over-

all Section III Championships.

At the overall Section III Championships the HP wrestlers finished in 7th place out of the top 29 schools in Class B, C, and D. Both Jordan Koening and Trenton True won overall Section III Championships for the Golden Knights. Jordan won his first title by defeating Sean Kelly from Lowville 8-3. Trenton, a freshman, won his first Section III title by pinning Cael Buckley from General Brown in the third period. Eli Doxstader also made the podium, placing fifth overall. For their efforts Trenton and Jordan each qualified for the New York State Championships held in Albany

MVPArena at the end of February.

At the NYS Championship, Jordan Koening went 5-1 and placed third while Trenton True went 1-2 losing in overtime in the blood round (round before placing). Seven team members were TVLAllstars (Andrew Juliano, Eli. Doxstader, Jordan Koening, Trenton True, Andrew Stowell, Anthony Phan, and Nick DeForrest), while 15 team members were NYS Scholar Athlete award winners with a combined average of 90+. The team would like to thank everyone for all their support throughout the season.

Outdoor Corner

by Steve Grabowski

Let’s Get To The Bottom Of This

With spring coming I’m looking forward to fishing Lake Ontario. There’s already been some guys out there fishing but I’m waiting until it gets a little warmer out so I can do some maintenance on the boat before I take it out. Usually I’ll be out there by the second week of April.

There are typically 2 species I target early season on Ontario. They are Brown trout and Lake trout. You fish for the 2 totally different ways. Usually what I do is go prepared to catch either and then let the conditions dictate what I go for.

The Browns will typically be in shallow that time of year, and by shallow I mean 3-15 feet of water. Usually I’ll look for a transition where stained or muddy water meets the clear water. Browns seem to like those areas. It’s also easier to be stealthy in the colored water. For the Brown trout I will usually troll small stick baits behind planer boards and run my own spoons only a few feet down on the downriggers.

fast so you always need to be ready.

By far the number one bait for Lakers this time of year is a cowbell with a lure trailer. Acowbell is essentially a series of big inline spinners used as an attractor. For a bait I’ll usually run a 4”-5” rubber glow paddle tail with a single hook. When the fish are hitting you can’t beat that bait. The single hook makes for easy release of the fish too. If the fish are hitting a little lighter I’ll switch to a small spoon with a treble hook or a Spin-n-glo/fly combo.

I can usually get into the Lakers so good that I’ll only run 2 rods. Any more would just be in the way. 2 years ago I kept track of the Lakers my boat caught that spring. The total for 5-half day trips was 65 fish totaling 850 pounds. That’s an average fish of just over 13

pounds each.

Last year I didn’t keep track of the number of fish but I did catch my biggest Laker So far. It was just over 20 pounds. Lakers aren’t known for their fighting ability so to make up for

Being that shallow though you need to run them far back - at least 100 feet, most of the time more. Most of the time the lures I use for Browns this time of year are fluorescent and UVcolors.

If the conditions aren’t right, or the fishing for Browns is slow, I’ll switch to fishing for Lakers. For Lakers I’ll run out to 100 feet of water. I think that time of year you could catch them in most any depth however the reason I like 100 feet is that where I fish that depth seems to hold over a fairly large distance out into the lake making it easier for me to maintain my presentations close to the bottom without always adjusting the depth on my downriggers.

Downriggers help to get your line down to a desired depth in the water column. For Lakers that desired depth is right near the bottom. Ill troll around 1.5-2 miles an hour. When a fish hits the line releases off the downrigger cable and you need to take up the slack

it I use

gear. The same gear I use for Walleyes and Browns.

Steve Grabowski is an avid outdoorsman who is the Assistant Manager of the Rome Fish Hatchery,

Steve at

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