Rural Star April 13 2023

Dominic Fiacco to give final piano concert before leaving the area to attend conservatory.

April 23 at the Remsen Arts Center

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Holland Patent DAR Bakes for Vietnam Veterans

On Wednesday, March 29th, the Holland Patent Chapter NSDAR took baked goods to the American Legion in Holland Patent to thank our Vietnam Veterans for their service to our country. This photo shows prospective DAR member Shawn Hitt and Holland Patent Chapter Regent Barbara Granato with some of the veterans who came to this event.

Nationally-Recognized Singer/Songwriters Sloan

Wainwright & Cosy Sheridan

Live at Unity Hall Saturday, April 29 at 8PM (Story Page 10)

Battle

of the Bowls, Chili Cook-Off

Saturday, April 15th Holland Patent American Legion from 1-5pm.

More Info on Page 9

You have heard of mommy kissing Santa under the mistletoe, now you can see daddy kissing the Easter Bunny by the Easter basket. Joe Casamento is kissing the Easter bunny, (Barb Casamento) during a veteran’s breakfast at Legion Post 161.

Ben Gothem of Remsen caught this walleye on April 1st near Rome. He used a 1/4oz white jig head with a 3 inch white swim bait 10lb test line. Ben didn’t weigh it as he released back into the wild.

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STEUBENSTOCK X:

Historic Musical Event April 29, 2023

Celebrating a (Delayed) Decade of Delightful Dopiness! Steuben, New York: On April 29 at 7:00 PM in the Steuben Town Hall at Steuben Corners, First Presbyterian Church of Holland Patent will host THE RETURN OF STEUBENSTOCK!

8010 Rt. 12 N., Mapledale Plaza, Barneveld, NY Telephone: 315-865-8990 • 315-896-5159

Email: scxpress@aol.com

Steubenstock X will be the TENTH anniversary of our historic community event (long delayed because of Covid quarantine!) Featuring a virtual bounty of local performers (or is it people with bounties on them?) the musical gamut will range from bluegrass, country, folk, Irish and blues. Featured performers include: Alexis Loomis, Rattlin’Bog, Without a

Paddle, Wildflower, Dan Evans & Pete Ruben, Pandemic Therapy, The Artist (formerly known as The Beasley Family,) 2 Friends (Donna and Amy), Amandan Dubh, Cincinnati Creek. Returning as emcee for the evening will be the ever popular, fair-to-partlyhumorous Joe Rowlands, aided, abetted (and often annoyed) by the Steuben Valley’s own Cletus Pasternak (Vanna White was busy so Cletus is the best we could do . . .)

Admission for this musical extravaganza is only $10 with proceeds to benefit the Capital Fund of the First Presbyterian Church of Holland Patent. " Mass quantities of refreshments

Prospect Cemetery Annual Lot Owners & Board Meeting

The Prospect Cemetery Assn., Inc, will hold its annual meeting Tuesday, April 25, 2023 at 11:00 am at the Park United Methodist Church (downstairs) in Prospect.

Cynthia Richard, Secretary/Treasurer

and home baked goods will be at the back of the house for a generous donation. Come early to celebrate A FULLDECADE of delight-

ful dopiness! The evening is, and will always be, a loving tribute in memory of our good friend and founder of Steubenstock, John Brett. #

Dominic Fiacco To Give Piano

Recital April 23 in Remsen

Readers familiar with Dominic Fiacco should be interested to know that he will be giving a piano recital at the Remsen Arts Center in Remsen on April 23. This will be his final piano concert before he leaves the area to attend conservatory. He is currently a senior in high school.

F. Peter Billard, the Arts Center president, also holds the unique position of being Dominic’s cantor at the Parish Community of St. Leo and St. Anne in Holland Patent. He heartily extends an invitation to all to attend this concert, whether to give a send-off to Dominic Fiacco, or from interest in the village, or from a love of music and culture!

Join us, Sunday April 23rd at 4pm at the Remsen Arts Center for Dominic Fiacco’s final piano concert. For more information please visit our website remsenartscenter.org

For those who are unfamiliar with Remsen, it is a village north of Utica off of NY12. It is known for its Welsh culture, dating back to 1795 when several families from Wales settled there, and also for its annual Barn Festival. The Performing & Visual Arts Center has been in existence since 2010.

If a tree falls in the forest and nobody hears it, does it make a noise?

If you start a business and you don’t advertise, are you really in business?

by Steve Grabowski

Pretty soon the Striped Bass will make their annual spawning trip up the Hudson River. Usually around the middle of April the first in the wave of fish will make their way to the dam in Troy. The inland

Striper season goes from April 1st until November 30th.

The first sign that the Stripers will soon be around is when the Herring start to show up. At this time of year the Herring turn into the Stripers preffered food source. The Herring are also moving upstream to spawn And the Stripers take advantage of that. This in turn makes Herring the preferred bait of most fisherman during the spawning migration.

To catch herring most people use what is called a Sabiki rig. ASabiki rig is a series of tiny mylar flys in series down a leader with a weight on the bottom. You can cast it and jig it back or if your in a boat you can find the Herring on your fish finder and vertical jig for them.

The daily limit per person is 10 so usually I’ll only catch a few to fish with and catch more later to use as needed because they don’t do too well for too long in a live well.

Afairly new rule for fishing for Stripers with bait is the use of a straight-

mouth. This seems to help keep the hook point from burrying in the bait. Another trick I’ve done is to make a bridal with either dental floss or a rubber band to secure the bait to the hook. This way the entire hook is exposed for a better chance of a hook up.

To fish for any migratory species, like Herring and Stripers, you must also register for free with the salt water registry.

shanked circle hook. These hooks help to make sure a higher percent of fish are lip hooked and not gut hooked. They actually work fairly well but you have to know how to use them. With circle hooks you let the fish run a bit and then just start to reel. If you set the hook you will pull the bait out from the fishes mouth.

Atrick I like to do is hook the bait through the nostrils sideways and not up through the bottom of the

I prefer to drift a live bait through an area of current but people catch them many ways. Live bait with a fish finder rig on the bottom is a popular technique. Lures such as bucktails, pencil poppers and big stickbaits also work well. Stripers are delicious fish to eat. In the Hudson the daily limit is 1 per person and the legal size is 18”28” anything under or over must be released.

Striped Bass account for some of the biggest fish I’ve caught in freshwater. My biggest was 44 inches and 35 pounds and it was from my canoe.

Steve Grabowski is an avid outdoorsman who is the Assistant Manager of the Rome Fish Hatchery, Fish Taxidermist and coauthor of the book “Adirondack Deer Trackers - Stories as told in deer camp” If you have questions or photos to share, contact Steve at riderlow23@yahoo.com

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SERVICES

Takem Lawn Care LLC! Spring and fall cleanups. Pressure washing, hedge trimming. Call 315-5528390 1-6

Party Barge Repairs (mobile) Aluminum welding of cracked lower units. Leaky pontoons, ladders and railings . Insured, reasonable rates call 315-5705420.

Looking for odd jobs, not too odd. Call Larry DeLand 315-831-3728. 4-4

Water Softener Repairs: EcoWater, Whirlpool, Sears/Hotpoint, GE, EcoPure, NorthStar brands. $90 plus parts. Mohawk Valley Water Purification. 315-8655614. 8-20

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

SERVICES

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! 7-30.

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

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Holland Patent Agway is now open until 1:00pm on Saturdays, 315-8658105.

SERVICES

Metal Detecting Servicelost a ring or keys? Call Mike at 315-865-8990.

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!

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.

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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.

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Lady seeking ride to Rome for Monday, Wednesday and Friday from Remsen/Hinckley area. Will share expenses. Please call 315-8318211 after Noon. 2-3

Coins: Looking to purchase coins. Large Cents. Indian Heads, Wheaties, Silver coins US Mint Proof Sets. Single coins or collections. Free appraisals and phone consultations. References available. Phone or Text Peter at 315-240-8397. 3/4

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

For Sale: White Frigidare Washer and Dryer set. About 6 years old and in good condition. Have no been used since they were serviced about 2 years ago, Can text exterior and interior photos. Clean! $400.

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 831-5087. 3 of tfn

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 TFN

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!

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Hay for sale. Mulch/landscaping hay.

$3 per bail. First cutting hay for sale. Delivery optional. Simons Family Farms 315-831-5087

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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. 1-tfn

MISC.

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, ionixer, 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 10am6pm. Closed Sundays. Sunset View. Sunset View Produce Farm. 9657 North Steuben Road, Remsen, NY 13438. 3-4

FIREWOOD

Firewood: Premium cut, split firewood. Min. of 3 face cord for delivery. $80 Face cord. Oneida

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HEAPvendor. Simons Family Farm 831-5087. 1- TFN/tbb

MISC

Collector buying older military, older coins, swords, headgear, helmets, uniforms, flags, foreign decorations. Competitive offer. Call 315-534-3661. 4-13

APARTMENTS

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. 4-5 bedrooms. New carpets & paint. Has a deck & barn. Near playground.

$995+BOONVILLE: Rt 12. 3 bedroom w/ woodstove 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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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.

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

DEC: DON’T BURN BRUSH

The State DEC is reminding residents that with warming temperatures and dry conditions, residential brush burning in towns with less than 20,000 residents is prohibited from March 16 through May 14.

Violators of the open burning state regulation are subject to both criminal and civil enforcement actions, with a minimum fine of $500 for the first offense.

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 Trails

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. Refreshments will be available.

2023 Spring Clean Up!

(Greenbelt Area)

Hosted by the Trenton Greenbelt Committee and The Fitness Connection in Barneveld, SATURDAY, MAY6th, 2023.

The start time is 9:30 am at the Fitness Connection. Finish by 12:30 pm in Greenbelt Parking Area.

Volunteer and help to improve our shared space and meet your friends & neighbors!

Refreshments will be provided before and after for all of our Volunteers. Cleaning Supplies/Safety Vests provided (or use your own Safety garments)

Email to town@town.trenton.ny.us or Call/Text 315-723-5125

TOWN SWEEPS

The Town has started sweeping and cleaning up the winter sand and debris. They are starting in the southern end of town and ending up in the northern end.

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; Thursday October 19, 2023 from 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.

Singing Hills Seniors 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.

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

Sights and Sounds of Lancaster – Featuring the play “Moses” 3 days 2 nights August 21-23, 2023 - For Information and Reservations contact June Prevost –315-373-1960

Wednesday June 28th trip to NYC to see the play 42nd Street leave Barneveld 8:30 AM return to Barneveld @7:10 PM. Members $100 Non-members $110. Additional information you can call June Prevost at 315-373-1960.

Trenton

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

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.

unless otherwise noted and open to the public.

April 22nd - Park Coffee House Upcoming Show

Park Coffee House will welcome dynamic string musicians Nick Piccininni and Joe Davoli back to Holland

Patent on Saturday, April 22. The doors open at 7:00 PM, and showtime is 7:30 PM. Admission is $12.00, $5.00 for stu-

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dents and no charge for children 12 and younger.

Nick Piccininni first performed at Park Coffee House in his teens when he was a member of the youthful group Blue Lightening. He got his start performing bluegrass music on a five string banjo, playing and touring with multiple bands. Nick has made his mark as a highly proficient multi-talented instrumentalist, songwriter, and entertainer. He demonstrates his musical gifts on guitar, fiddle, mandolin, banjo, and as a vocalist. In January 2020, Nick joined Yonder Mountain

String Band, a group that received a GRAMMY nomination last year.

Joe Davoli is an award-winning performer of several styles of music including Celtic, rock, jazz, bluegrass, blues, and classical. He is a graduate of DePaul University, attended the Berklee School of Music, and studied with several improvisational performers. Joe has composed and recorded music for an off-Broadway revival, served as a musical supervisor for a short film, and has published a successful method book for fiddle and mandolin. He has been honored with two Syracuse Area Music Awards and is a North American Fiddlers Hall of Fame inductee. Joe is a member of Ceili Rain, a Syracuse based innovative band.

Don’t miss this performance by Nick Piccininni, a member of a GRAMMYnominated band, and Joe Davoli, an in-demand musician. They are sure to deliver an evening of entertainment showcasing their masterful talents.

You’ll also be able to enjoy homemade desserts prepared by Park Coffee House volunteers. Coffee, tea, cider, and coco are also served. The refreshments are available for a donation, that benefits the local food pantry. Park

Coffee House and the food pantry are both programs of Foothills Rural Community Ministry, a non-denominational charity.

There’s more great acoustic music ahead at Park Coffee House. Dan Berggren, Peggy Lynn, and Dan Duggan will perform together as Jamcrackers on May 6. John Kirk and Trish Miller return on May 22,

season concludes on June 3 with a Local Favorites Fundraiser. Park Coffee House is located in the village of Holland Patent, at the historic Twin Churches, just off Main Street(NYS Route 365), across from the park. Follow Park Coffee House on: www.facebook.com/parkcoffeehouse

and the

Nick Piccininni and Joe Davoli

Little Free Library Dedication and Story Hour at the History Center

Join the History Center on Friday, April 14, at 10:00 a.m. for the opening of its Little Free Lending Library. We will be joined by Chris Sagaas, Director of Utica Public Library, for a small dedication ceremony. Everyone is encouraged to bring a book or take a book.

Little Free Libraries are a global phenomenon. The small,

front_yard book exchanges number more than 150,000 around the world in over 100 countries — from Iceland to Tasmania to Pakistan. Now, a new Little Free Library at 1608 Genesee Street in Utica will join the movement to share books, bring people together, and create communities of readers.

“Our Little Free Library doesn’t just

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belong to us, it belongs to our community,” says Executive Director Rebecca McLain, “We hope that this free library will encourage more reading and sparks curiosity about our organization and local history among our neighbors and local citizens passing by.”

Owner Mark McClusky 315-725-1072

LEGAL NOTICE

The Democratic Party in the Town of Steuben will hold a Democratic Town Caucus on April 25, 2023, 7:00PM at Steuben Town Hall, 9458 Soule Rd Remsen, NYto determine the nominees to be placed on the ballot for the November 7, 2023 General Election. By: /s/William Thickson, Chair of Towns, Oneida County Democratic Party.

The dedication will be followed by the monthly story hour at 10:30 a.m. This month's theme is libraries. Created in partnership with the Utica Public Library, this program includes stories, songs, and a make-andtake activity. Families are encouraged to explore the “Kids Corner” of the museum before or after story time.

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.

The Leon R. Roberts Post #161 Sons of the American Legion (S.A.L.) and Auxiliary held a community Easter Breakfast for veterans and veteran families. The Easter Bunny was there to greet the children and they colored eggs. Agreat time was had by all.

Utica Falcons Produce First Egg of the 2023 Breeding Season

On Sunday April 2nd at 12:29 AM, Utica’s resident pair of Peregrine Falcons (Astrid & Ares) produced their first egg

for the 2023 breeding season. The egg was laid in their specially designed nestbox on the 15th floor of the

Coins Wanted

I am looking to purchase coins. Large Cents, Indian Heads, Wheaties, Silver Dimes. Quarters and Half Dollars; Silver Dollars, 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.

Grades 3 - 11

Holland Patent

Adirondack Bank building in Downtown Utica. The egg is the first in what is expected to be a clutch of four eggs laid over the next several days.

Astrid & Ares (recently dubbed “Utica’s Power Couple”) have been breeding in Downtown Utica since 2014 and in that time have produced a total of 26 young. The spring of 2023 marks the pair’s 10th consecutive breeding season. The falcon pair first claimed Downtown Utica as their

Youth Lacrosse Assoc.

HPYLA

Summer Lacrosse Grades 3-11 & Free • Skills & Drills Clinic Grades K-5 Boys & Girls • Free Grades K-2 @ GWF May 31, 5:30 - 7pm • Grades 3-5 @ HPE June 1, 5:30 - 7pm

ONLINE & IN PERSON Registration & Payment will be available: • April 20 @ HPE • May 4 @ Middle School • May 16 @ High School • 5:30 - 7:00 pm

Summer registration fee is $125 per player Fee includes mandatory USALacrosse Insurance Cash, Check or Venmo payment will be accepted

Last Day to Register May 22 (No refunds after this date)

EARLY BIRD RAFFLE

Register before May 22 & you are automatically entered for a chance to WIN!

• Equipment Rental is Available if Needed • All Summer Lacrosse games will take place through Tri-City Lacrosse

6600 Bartlett Road, Rome, NY13440

June thru July dates TBD

Online Registration & Payment: HPYLAX@gmail.com

Print forms in ‘Google Docs’OR Online Registration ‘Forms’

Any questions please contact Head Coach: Zach Jacobs (315) 525-2645, Laura Hurley at (315) 749-6761, Ray Poynter (315) 281-6044 or Robin Hajdasz (315) 723-2092

HPYLAX@gmail.com & Join TeamReach (code Lacrosse22)

territory in the summer of 2012. In the spring of 2014, the pair made history by being the first of their species ever known to successfully breed in Utica and Oneida County. Astrid & Ares are believed to be approximately 13 years old.

Regular falcon updates and videos can also be found on the Utica Falcon Watch Facebook page.

Chili Cook-Off Fund-Raiser April 15

The Battle of the Bowls, a Chili Cook-Off will be held on Saturday, April 15th, at the Holland Patent American Legion from 1-5pm. Several area businesses and individuals competing for bragging rights and a trophy for what they believe is the best chili recipe. Judge for yourself who has the best chili in the area. There will also be held a massive Chinese auction, and a 50/50 raffle.

The Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation is the recipient of the proceeds of this event.For the last twenty six years CNY has made a commitment to families in the area as well as families across the country to be there for them in their families fight against pediatric brain tumors. Every year (with the exception of the covid year) in July if you are standing, shopping or traveling anywhere between the Deerfield Volunteer Fire Department and the Water Safari in Old Forge you have seen between 150-400 (depending on the year) motorcycles passing by you. We have many riders that have been with the ride for at least 20 years. This motorcycle event is our primary fundraising event of the year. Last year our goal was to raise $25,000 and due to the dedication and love of our riders and those that sponsor/donate to them we surpassed that goal by $6,000. The love, compassion and dedication of all of those involved moves me to tears every year.Our main event will take place on July 16 with registration starting at 8am and kickstands up at 1045 at the Deerfield Volunteer Fire Department.

Burdick Family Thanks You

The Family of Karen Burdick sends a big thank you to all who sent cards, letters or food to the family and for all the donations to the North Gage Presbyterian Church and the North Gage Cemetery. Thank you to the Hospice and Palliative Care Staff for their valuable help. Thank you to W.E. Autenrith Funeral Home for the personal service and compassion. Thank you to the Alamo Bar and Grill for the great food menu and accommodations on a short notice. Lastly thanks to our friends and neighbors who helped in this time of sadness and the words of encouragement just when it was needed!

Acelebration of life will be held May 14th from 1PM to 4PM at the Cold Brook American Legion Post 1118, 529 Main Street, Cold Brook, NY.

Nationally-Recognized Singer/Songwriters

Sloan Wainwright & Cosy Sheridan

Live at Unity Hall Saturday, April 29 at 8PM

Unity Hall is excited to present nationally-recognized singer/songwriters

Sloan Wainwright and Cosy Sheridan in a special shared concert on Saturday, April 29 at 8PM. Hailing from NY’s Hudson Valley, these dynamic musicians are sure to provide an evening of thrilling and intimate entertainment for local music fans. This is the first appearance at the Hall for each of them.

Sloan Wainwright is a member of that Wainwright Family Tree which includes Loudon Wainwright (her brother) and Rufus (her nephew). Known for her warm and welcoming contralto voice which could fell a redwood, Sloan defies standard categorization. With ten original CDs under her belt, Sloan has a command of a variety of American musical styles including pop, folk, jazz and blues. Her incredible gift is not only her unique songwriting ability but also her sensitive, emotional and at times dramatic vocal renditions of the songs she shares with her audiences.

Singer/songwriter guitarist Cosy Sheridan has been called one of the era's finest and most thoughtful songwriters. Her 2018

release My Fence and My Neighbor landed in the top ten on the Folk DJ chart, and her 2014 CD, Pretty Bird, was listed in Sing Out Magazines as one of the “Great CDs of 2014”. Her concerts are full of energy and emotion. Cosy writes “intelligent and clever lyrics with stickable melodies”, wrote Sing Out. She first caught the attention of national folk audiences in 1992 when she won the Kerrville Folk Festival and the Telluride Bluegrass Festival songwriting contests. The Boston Globe dubbed her “one of the best new singer/songwriters.” Her confident fingerstyle guitar playing often takes center stage.

Each of these artists has led a successful solo career, but over the years they have on occasion joined forces on stage to share the joy of each other’s music.

These shared performances have been described as “upbeat, energetic and moving”. Their comfort level with each other and their audience elevates these infrequent collaborations to special events.

The two women are backed by the strong rhythms and harmonies of bass player Charlie Koch and power house guitarist

The concert will take place in the Landecker Auditorium at Unity Hall, 101 Vanderkemp Ave, Barneveld. Tickets are $18 in advance and are on sale now through Eventbrite and at the Adirondack Cheese Company, 8190 Rte 12 in Barneveld. Tickets on the night of the concert (if available) will be $18 for Unity Hall Members and $20 for non-Members starting at 7:15PM at the box office.

This event is made possible by Unity Hall Foundation member support and sponsor support from 96.9FM WOUR and Town Square Media of Utica.

The Unity Hall music series is also made possible with funds from the Statewide Community Regrants Program, a regrant program of the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature and administered by CNYArts.

Information about membership and other Unity Hall events is available at www.unityhall.com and Facebook/HistoricUnityHa ll.

Steve Murphy.

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5th in the UFO Series

1977 UFO Reported in Holland Patent

Not everyone likes to have their name in the paper for all the world to see when they share a story of seeing a UFO. Lately more and more people have found that they are not the only ones to be observing these guests from another world, or other dimension. There will always be people who have seen a UFO and who do now want their name in the paper.

This story was narrated to editor Mike Parker during a recent interview. The man’s name was NOTto be used in the story.

“We were coming home late one night and it was not just raining, it was pouring out. We were doing sound and lights for a rock band at a show, I guess it was about 4:00 o’clock in the morning.

“This happened in about 1977. We were driving to Holland Patent from Stittville on Miller Road when we saw a light in the sky. We pulled the car over less than a mile from the village line. It was like there was a hole in the sky or clouds. The opening was like nothing I have ever seen before and down comes a white flying saucer. It was pulsating and spin-

ning like a record with red lights.

“Even though it was pouring out we hopped out of the car and stood in the rain and got soaking wet.

“The UFO came slowly out of sky and it wasn’t making any noise. Behind one of the houses on Miller Road is a large pond about 100 yards or more of the road.

“It slowed toward the pond and hovered about five feet above the surface of the water. It hovered for less than a minute and then it shot up into the clouds at a fantastic speed and was gone. No noise, just gone. I heard that flying saucers draw energy out of water

but I don’t know.

“I am glad I was with someone, it would have been more unsettling if I had been alone.

Farmer Ben from Steuben

We Farmers Do Have a Voice in Washington

I am so honored to be asked to serve again for the 16th year and for the 5th Congressman/Congresswom an for the 22nd Congressional District Brandon Williams Agricultural Advisory Committee. I serve as a dairy, livestock and smaller dairy cooperative representative. I have served in this capacity since 2007 to present, 16 years so far. I first served Michael Acuri 2007-2011, Then Richard Hanna 20012017, Claudia Tenney 20172019, Anthony Brindisi 2019-2021, Claudia Tenney 2021-2023 to our current Congressman Brandon Williams 2023-2025. Congressman Brandon Williams held his first of many meetings at SUNY Morrisville College Campus in Morrisville, NYwhere he met with other agricultural leaders in the 22nd District. Represented both conventionally and organically, were fruit, vegetable, dairy, corn, soybean, wheat, grapes and forestry along with dairy cooperatives, processors, Farm Bureau leaders, Marty

Broccoli from Oneida County Ag Economic Development and 2 retired Ag teachers. The 22nd District is made up of all of Oneida, Madison, Cortland, and Chenango Counties, counties where agriculture is a major part of the economy. The meeting was to meet and greet all the movers and shakers in Congressman William’s district and to inform him on what is important to us here for the 2023 Farm Bill that he will be voting on and adopting this fall. The Farm Bill impacts all US farmers for the next 5 years. Some of the government policies the Farm Bill will have in it is dairy pricing formula, conservation cost sharing programs, soil erosion, water and air quality programs, support pricing programs on all ag commodities and agriculture teaching programs. The farm bill also provides a financial safety net to the agricultural sector such a Dairy Margin Coverage program and Crop Insurance, Farm Service Agency is funded by and administers these programs

and it covers agricultural

of the farmers and citizens of

The photo was taken at the swearing in ceremony for Congressman Brandon Williams. From left to right: County Exec. Anthony J Picente Jr, Congressman Brandon Williams, Congressional District 22 Manager John Salka, Ag Advisor Ben Simons. We all are committed to working together to protect, preserve and promote the number 1 industry in our area-Agriculture.

migrant labor issues also. This farm bill that impact our farms’economics and livelihoods right here in our county and all of America is only 15%, the remaining 85% is for nutritional programs such as food stamp and school lunch programs. So we farmer’s here in central NYreally do have a voice in Washington and I am honored to represent our area and work with Congressman Brandon William. He really does realize that Ag is the largest and most important industry in his district.

Congressman Brandon Williams is planning a meet and greet in Boonville on May 1st, 2023 from 9am5pm location to be decided soon to listen to the concerns

the Boonville area. Please watch the Boonville Herald or listen to the Moose Radio Station. Also on Thursday April 11 at Rome Lindin Strough HS at 6:30pm. If anyone has Ag issues or Ag recommendations and you are unable to attend these Town Hall meetings you can call Congressman Brandon William’s office in Utica 315 732-0713 or myself at 315 525-6432.

Donald P. Ernenwein, 74, formerly of the Town of Floyd, passed away at Washington Center Nursing Facility in Argyle, NY, March 27, 2023, peacefully in his sleep with his wife by his side.

He was born March 12, 1949 in Rome, NY, son of Norma (Smith) and James Ernenwein. On June 24, 2011 Don received the gift of life; he was blessed from his transplant which gave him 12 more years to spend with his wife, children, and grandchildren. Don attended school at RFA. After high school, he met his future wife Donna and the two were married July 5, 1969 at St. Leo's in Holland Patent where they became active members. They would often laugh recalling the story of the "hot" drive to Nebraska for their honeymoon. They eventually built their home in Floyd where they enjoyed many years with their children and multiple dogs. Don was involved in mens softball and golf leagues with friends and family. He was an active member of the Holland Patent Legion Post #161 in addition to being a member of the Floyd Town Planning Board. Don worked for Marcy Psychiatric center for 35 years until he retired in 2004. He mostly worked nights until his boys were out of school.

Don enjoyed fishing, hunting, shooting, golfing, playing pitch (more so because Donna wanted to!), and bowling. Don and Donna also loved spending time at their camp in the town of Ohio on the Hinkley Reservoir for many family gatherings. He especially loved "encouraging" the NYYankees and Buffalo

Frank A.

Northup

Frank A. Northup, 94, of Remsen, passed away on April 3, 2023 at Sunset Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, Boonville.

Frank was born in Oxford, MAon December 5, 1928 a son of Herbert and Cordelia Dartt Northup. Frank grew up on the family farm and attended a one room school house that housed grades 1-6. He then attended Cole Trade School where he studied wood working and electrical work. Frank enlisted in the US Navy at the age of 17 and served from 1945-57 on the USS Oriskany, USS Kersharge, DDS Fox, USS Badoung Straight (Jeep Carrier) and USS Cabot (Jeep Carrier). Frank then enlisted in the US Air Force from 1957-66 at Griffiss Air Force Base and in Metz, France. While serving in France he was a Cub and Boyscout Master at Dow Air Force Base where he retired from in 1966. Frank throughout the years had been employed by US Materials Handling, Montgomery Ward, Goodyear and Griffiss retiring in 1990 as a heavy equipment mechanic. In October of 1974 Frank married the former Patricia Harvey Bentley.

Frank was a life-member of the VFW, Remsen 982, he served as commander of Post 982 for six years, life member of Love Post America Legion 406, Boonville for forty plus years, Air Force Sergants Association, Bass Masters Association, the National Rifle Association and the Remsen Development Corp. Frank proudly served with the NYS Color Guard while a member VFWPost 2246, Rome under the direction of Harry Livingston and the NYS Commander Ross

Bills from his recliner. We will keep that encouragement alive Poppy! Recently, he was the most eager to hear his grandchildren give him updates from the games they had just come home from playing with a "hey babe" to Joelle, or a "hey bud" to Miles and Cole.

Aside from his parents, Don was predeceased by his father and mother-in-law, Eugene and Cecelia (Iwanski) Lauber; his brother, James Ernenwein; and his brothers-in-law, James Lauber and Jerry Enos.

Aside from his wife of almost 54 years, left to cherish his memory are his sons, Donald (Sara) Ernenwein II, and their two daughters, Marley and Mia of Voorhees NJ; and Douglas (Heather) Ernenwein, and their three children, Joelle, Cole, and Miles of Argyle NY; his sister, Jane Enos of Oriskany, NY; his sisters-in-law Sharon Ernenwein of Rome NY, and Heather Lauber of Rochester, NY; his brother-in-law, Rich Lauber and his wife, Rose, of Amsterdam; several cousins, nieces, and nephews; and many special friends including his "Argyle Family."

Avery special thank you to Vanessa Troumbley, Sandra Bogart, and the DCI home dialysis team (doctors, nurses, aides) who provided and made it possible for him to have in-home dialysis care for several years. To Washington County Health Care, Cossayuna Fire/Rescue (especially John our neighbor, Dave, and crew), Argyle Fire/Rescue and to everyone at Washington Center, thank you.

Mass took place at St. Leo's Church in Holland Patent. Burial will be in St. Mary's Cemetery, Rome, in the spring.

Henry. He was a member of the Color Guard for 14 _ years. When the anchor of the USS Oriskany was dedicated in Oriskany, NYFrank walked proud and tall to post the colors for the first time. Frank and other members of the USS Oriskany were honored to be present at this dedication. Frank served on numerous committees including Mohawk Adirondack County Council and District 4 Commanders for the VFW. At a surprise 75th birthday party, he received his diploma from Cole Trade School Class of 1947 and the Southbridge Veteran’s Metal.

Frank is survived by his wife Patricia; daughter and son-in-law, Anita (Charles) McNeil; step daughter and son-in-law, Lura (Eric) Bessmer; six grandchildren, Drew, Kevin, Asley, Jeanne, Marcus and extra special grandson, Christopher (Buggins) and Karen; four great grandchildren including Olai who was very special to him and many nieces, nephews and cousins. Frank was predeceased by his parents, first wife, Janice Kratz, a son, Mark A. Northup, brother, Robert Northup and sisters, Ellen (Nellie) Brogan and Ruth Barnard.

In keeping with Frank’s wishes there are no calling hours or service at this time. Burial will be at French Road Cemetery, Town of Steuben, where military honors will be rendered at a time to be announced. In lieu of flowers please consider a donation to Alzheimer’s Association Central New York Chapter, P.O. Box 12226, Syracuse, NY13218. Ackley-Mills Funeral Home, Remsen is entrusted with the arrangements. For an online message of sympathy please go to www.millsfuneralhomes.com.

Relatives and friends gathered at the Barry Funeral Home, Rome.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Alzheimer's Association 225 N. Michigan Ave., Fl. 17, Chicago IL6061, Cossayuna Fire/Rescue 21 Bunker Hill Rd., Cossayuna NY12823, or, Friends of Strong Memorial Hospital 601 Elmwood Ave., Box 660 Rochester NY14642.

Donna (Cantwell) Wright

Donna (Cantwell) Wright, was born on July 30th, 1949 to the late Walter and Jane (Irving) Cantwell in Long Beach, CA.

Donna attended schools in Long Beach prior to moving to NYin 1967 where she graduated from Poland Central School. Donna lived in the Town of Ohio for many years. She was formerly married to Richard Wright with whom she had two children. Donna was employed for several years at M.D.S. in Herkimer, as well as I.C.L. and General Electric in Utica. She last worked at the Turning Stone Casino as a Bingo floor clerk, and a short time at the Observer-Dispatch and Town of Ohio as town clerk.

She continued her education at H.C.C.C. and Utica College where she earned a BAin social studies with a minor in education. She had a life-long love of learning and continued to take classes after graduation in a variety of subjects. Donna had many interests. She loved to read and write stories and poems. She enjoyed movies, board games and Bingo. She loved to travel and made many trips to California and Las Vegas. She liked to garden and was a nature lover who enjoyed walking through the woods or being near the water. Most of all she enjoyed spending time with family and friends.

Donna is survived by a daughter, Michelle (Kevin) Maloy; a son, Richard “Rick” (Heather) Wright; a granddaughter, Rickelle Wright; three step-grandchildren, Ryan, Colin and Morgan; three nieces, Chris (Tim) Coe, Leslie (Shane) Shorter and Allison Ford; and a nephew, Mark Ford. She also leaves behind many good friends, especially Margaret, Diane, Rene, Linda and Kathy. She was predeceased by her sister, Sharyn Ford.

Agraveside service will take place in the spring at Wilmurt Cemetery, Town of Ohio. There will be no calling hours. Arrangements are under the direction of the Autenrith Funeral Home, Newport.

Please consider memorial contributions to the Herkimer County Humane Society, P.O. Box 73 Mohawk, NY13407 or Anita's Stevens Swan Humane Society, 5664 Horatio Street, Utica, NY13502.

Karen Burdick

It is with heavy heart that we announce the passing of Karen Burdick 81, at home on February 28, 2023, after a long struggle with multiple cancer surgeries. She was born in Syracuse to Vera & George Soule in October 1st, 1941. She attended many schools across the USAand graduated from the Whitesboro School District in 1959. Karen was united in marriage to Gale Burdick at the Newport United Methodist Church on October 21, 1966. They were blessed with 56 years of marriage.

She began working at age 16 at Mohawk Airlines. She worked at various places throughout her life including delivering mail for the USPS, and was teaching assistant at Poland Central School in the library, special education, computers and keyboarding. She left an impact on so many students’lives and taught many of her grandchildren.

Karen was a life-long learner and had a natural skill at engaging and educating young and old alike. While raising five children, she was a Brownies and Girl Scout Leader and accomplished seamstress making most of her kids’ clothing. She was a skilled quilter and taught quilt making classes. She delighted in making the most outrageous Halloween costumes year after year. She was an excellent baker, made the best chocolate chip cookies, pies, rolls and bread to die for, and a pretty good wedding cake maker. She was a skilled artist painting with acrylics, enjoyed ceramics, basket weaving and an avid big game hunter both with a gun or bow. Karen was proud to be a photographer doing kids school pictures and wedding photography. She was an expert at making digital slide shows for teachers, classes, students and all sorts of occasions.

Victor "Vic" Bradbury

Victor "Vic" Bradbury, 75, passed away on March 24, 2023 at University Hospital in Syracuse after a brief illness. He was born on December 6, 1947 in Utica, N.Y. to the late Howard and Agnes Kuhn Bradbury.

Vic was a 1965 graduate of Sauquoit Valley Central School, a 1967 graduate of SUNYCobleskill, a 1969 graduate of Utah State University where he earned his B.S. Degree and went on to earn his Masters of Education Degree at SUNYCortland.

On May 29, 1971 he was united in marriage with Deborah Kraeger.

Vic taught 8th grade science at West Canada Valley Central School for 25 years and from 1971-1989 trained and drove harness horses at Vernon Downs. He was a member of the Harness Horse Association of C.N.Y. and a member of the ski patrol at McCauley Mountain for 10 years.

Vic loved the outdoors, whether he was hiking, hunting and fishing or traveling with his wife Debbie around the U.S. They have spent the last 8 winters enjoying the warmth and sunshine of Gulf Shores, Alabama where they made many dear and close friends.

Vic is survived by his loving and devoted wife Debbie, his son and daughter in law; Cory and Ashley Bradbury of Barneveld, their children; Carson and Hannah, his sister and brother in law; Skeet and Dick Barrett of Sauquoit and many sisters and brothers in law and nieces and nephews. His family will be celebrating his life at a future date.

Arrangements are under the direction of the Smith Funeral Home, 3022 Oneida St., Sauquoit.

Karen traveled with her husband dancing around the world visiting over sixty countries. She broke her arm in Shanghai ending up in the hospital there but used the opportunity to teach the nurses English; was shipwrecked in Mexico for five days; was accidentally locked inside a cathedral in Portugal; took a wrong trail and got lost in the rainforest in Australia; and was very nearly swept out to sea in a rip current while snorkeling and watching fish in the Cook Islands.

Karen launched their wine making hobby many years ago. Being an expert wine taster enabled her to win 38 Gold, Silver and Bronze New York State Fair Home Wine Maker medals. She also designed and made over 350 different wine bottle labels.

Karen was a charter member of the Kuyahoora Valley Ambulance Corps, became an EMTIVTech and assisted teaching EMTclasses. She was a member of the Adirondack Unit #1118 American Legion Auxiliary and served a term as President. She also found time to be a Sunday school teacher and session clerk for the North Gage Church for 40 years, as well as holding a 41 year term as cemetery secretary.

Karen is survived by her husband Gale; four daughters, Mary (Jesse) Byrnes of Baldwinsville, Sherry (Michael) Hennings, Cary Hines and Terry Stevener; a son, John Burdick (Shari Morgan); eleven grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her parents and in-laws; brothers, Wayne and Randy Soule; sisters-inlaw, Frankie Soule and Barbara Day; and brother in-law, Ralph Planty.

In accordance with Karen’s Wishes, there will be no public services. Acelebration of life will take place at a later date. Arrangements are under the direction of the Autenrith Funeral Home, Newport.

In lieu of flowers, please consider donations to one of Karen’s organizations she was passionate about: North Gage Cemetery Association, 11597 North Gage Road, Utica, New York 13502 or North Gage Presbyterian Church, 11540 North Gage Road, Utica, New York 13502.

Keith R. LaVair,

Keith R. LaVair, 87, of Poland, died unexpectedly on April 5, 2023 at home.

Mr. LaVair was born on April 1, 1936 in Bombay, a son of the late Charles and Agnes (Newtown) LaVair. On August 21, 1976, Keith was united in marriage with the former Catherine V. Berry in Cold Brook. In his early years he was employed in paper mills and last worked at Hale Manufacturing in Herkimer. Catherine preceded him in death on August 13, 2019. Mr. LaVair enjoyed camping, fishing, and tinkering with projects. He was of the Methodist Faith.

Survivors include five children, Deborah Finley of Port Byron, Russell Berry (Harry Clark) of the home address, Darlene (Kenneth) Coe of Poland, Susan (David) Gee of Cold Brook, and Kimberly (Chris) Ingersoll of MD; a brother, Kenneth LaVair of Waterville; and several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. In addition to his wife, Keith was predeceased by four brothers, Raymond, Elwood and Bernard LaVair and Frank Newton; and four sisters, Bernice LaVair, Elvira Sova, Edna Greenwood and Viola Trim.

There will be no public services. Arrangements are under the direction of the Autenrith Funeral Home, Newport.

Memorial contributions may be made to Herkimer County Meals-on-Wheels. Please make checks payable to HCOFANutrition Program and mail them to: Herkimer County OFASuite 1101, 109 Mary St. Herkimer, NY 13350-2924.

Robert C. Hammond

Robert C. Hammond, 91, of 135 Schuyler Street, Boonville, NYdied on April 2, 2023. He was born on the family homestead on Schuyler Street on August 4, 1931 to Dr. Maurice Hammond and Louise Barlett Hammond.

Bob was a graduate of Boonville Central School. He received a BS degree from St. Lawrence University and an MS and EdD degrees from Syracuse University. While completing his training at Syracuse University, Bob was one of six members of an intern program that was sponsored by the Ford Foundation to train school administrators.

Bob spent 40 years in the field of education as a teacher, principal and school business administrator. He retired in 1995 from Holland Patent Central School serving as School Business Administrator for sixteen years.

He was an active member of the Boonville Presbyterian Church. He was also a member of the Boonville Kiwanis Club and served six years as Secretary and to years as President. In addition, he belonged to several professional organizations.

Bob is survived by his children: Barbara Hammond of Amityville, NY; and Elizabeth Hammond Valenti and her husband, Michael, of Virginia Beach, VA; a daughter-inlaw Jennifer Hammond of Bath, NY; a sister, Priscilla Foreman of Hannibal, MO; a brother Charles, and his wife, Annette of Boonville, NY; grandchildren: Gregory Hammond, Mark Hammond, Elizabeth Hammond, Christian Blaise, Shelby Hamond and Wyatt Hammond; and several great grandchildren, nieces, and nephews.

He is predeceased by his son Dr Guy R. Hammond and his brother-in-law Dr. Phillip Foreman.

Mr. Hammond was very grateful for his caregivers Amand Lomber and Azra Adzjlic and his neighbors Peter and Katie Healt and Art and Jean Stinebricker and his church family.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Boonville Presbyterian Church, PO Box 213, Boonville, NYor a charity of your choice.

There will be no calling hours and an interment at the convenience of the family, will be in Boonville Cemetery. Arrangements are in care of Trainor Funeral Home, Inc, 143 Schuyler St. Boonville, NY.

Ackley-Mills Funeral Home

9597 Main Street, Remsen

Greg Mills, Director, Owner 315-831-3070

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NYSPHSAACreated Girls Wrestling as Emerging Sport

The newly formed All Girls wrestling team at Holland Patent completed their inaugural 2023 season. Team members included Seniors Stephanie Grocholski and Cadence Torres. Juniors: Autumn Razzano, Hayliegh Southwick, Crimson Francis. Sophomores: Ariana Montoya, Alyssa Russell, and Hannah Kasmierzack and Freshman Claire Favata, Autumn Fountain, and Addison Snider. The girls competed throughout the 2022-23 season at various tournaments and duals throughout New York State.

In the month of December the girls traveled to Fulton for their first competition. At this event the girls wres-

tled several matches coming away with a 5-2 combined win/loss record. Following this inaugural appearance, the girls team competed against Camden prior to the boys dual on Alumni Night. The team defeated Camden soundly 36-12 in front of dozens of HPwrestling alumni. The third week of December saw Holland Patent host its first All Girls wrestling tournament. Stephanie Grocholski took home the gold winning the 145 pound division while teammates Favata, Fountain, and Southwick claimed bronze all placing third in their respective weight classes. Over the Christmas break, the girls team traveled to the Ken Haines tournament to compete with girls from Section

III, IV, V, and VI. At this tournament, Stephanie Groholski was the team’s sole champion. Several other team members also placed: Hannah Kusmierczak placed third while teammates Claire Favata, Autumn Razzano, Adison Snider, and Autumn Foutaine all placed fourth at their respective weight classes.

During the new year the team traveled to Colonie (Section II) for tournament competition. Finalists for the day were Hayliegh Southwick and Stephanie Grocholski. Grocholski lost a close match to a Gravesville-Fort Ann wrestler from Section II. The team then traveled to Homer to wrap up the regu-

Garry E. Williams

Garry E. Williams, a beloved father, brother, and follower of Christ, passed away on March 30, 2023 at the age of 69, after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born on December 30, 1953 in Utica, NYto Evelyn (Cackett) Williams and Earle Williams. Garry led a life full of passion, commitment, and empathy, touching the lives of many.

Garry graduated from Holland Patent High School in 1972, and later continued his education at Mohawk Valley Community College, majoring in advertising and design. Following his studies, Garry began his career at Steffen Publishing. Out of a desire to provide for his family he put his photographic memory to use on a long and rewarding career as a letter carrier for the United States Post Office.

When Garry wasn't working, he kept himself busy with his many hobbies. An avid painter, photographer, and artist, Garry's artistic spirit was evident in the beautiful works he created. Furthermore, Garry enjoyed biking, singing, and venturing outdoors, especially to dig myrtle. His love for exploration and new experiences was seen through his passion for traveling and collecting various items over the years. Most importantly he shared the Gospel through mission trips. Garry's diverse hobbies resonated with his empathetic personality, and he was always eager to share these interests with friends and family

Garry is survived by his three children; Rebecca Jamison, Robyn Stevens and her husband Josiah, and Rob Williams, his seven grandchildren; Raine, Aylah, Mason,

Seth, Joslyn, Calem, and Emmalyn, as well as Nataliya and Bentlee, whom he treated like his own. His family was very important to him which was evident in the time he spent with his grandchildren.

He is predeceased by his beloved sister Dianne Potter, and survived by her husband Gordon. He is also survived by his three sisters and brother, Joyce Siegenthaler and her husband John, Randy Williams and his wife Debra, Patty Cristman and her husband Kip, Lori Reilly and her husband Sean, and many beloved nieces and nephews.

Calling hours will be held at Dimbleby Funeral Home, 40 Main St. Whitesboro on Friday, April 7th from 4-7 PM. We will hold a Celebration of Life service at Immanuel Baptist Church, New Hartford, on Saturday, April 8th starting at 10:30 AM.

Aspecial thank you to Dr. Sikder, his office and the ICU unit at St. Lukes hospital for the wonderful care. Aspecial thanks to Alex, his nurse at the end.

His relationship with Jesus Christ is his most important legacy. His life verse was John 3:16 - “For God so loved the world that He gave His only Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life.”

We’d ask you to consider a donation to Wycliffe Bible Translators https://www.wycliffe.org/donate, or Care Net Pregnancy Centers of New York. Envelopes will be made available at services.

lar season. At Homer the girls team had several place winners including Grocholski 3rd, Montoya 3rd,Snider 3rd, and Russell 4th.

With this year being the first for NYS girls wrestling it is listed as an emerging sport with no official post season tournament. However, the New York State Public High School Athletic Association (NYSPHSAA) held a NYS Invitational tournament. At this event, NYSPHSAA invited the top girls from each section across the state to compete at the SRC arena in Syracuse. For the Golden

Knights Allysa Russell, Claire Favata, Hannah Kusmierczak, Addison Snider, Stephanie

Grocholski, Aryiana Montoya, and Hayliegh Southwick were invited to compete.