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Tri-Town News March 10, 2011
Tri-Town News March 10, 2011
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VOL. 145 - NO. 12 SIDNEY, NEW YORK — THURSDAY, MARCH 10, 2011 SUGGESTED PRICE 75¢
March 11, 12, 13 in Bainbridge but he has decided not to run for
office. In a statement to voters,
Hitchcock said, “I want to thank
BAINBRIDGE - A color- Crazy For You combines cow- as “I Got Rhythm,” “Someone all my supporters that signed
ful cast of cowboys, Follies boy crooning with a variety of To Watch Over Me,” “They my petition to run for Village
girls, financiers, producers and showtune styles. Can’t Take That Away From of Sidney Trustee. You made it
possible for me to be put on the GET YOUR PANCAKES HERE, invites Jim Doig. Chef
directors will converge upon Bobby does not appear to Me,” “Tonight’s The Night,” Jim is ready to serve up stacks of pancakes at the
the historic Town Hall Theatre stand a “ghost of a chance” “Embraceable You,” “Bidin’ ballot this year. Because of time
constraints and family commit- Sidney Rotary Pancake Day this Saturday, March 12. All
this weekend when the Out of with Deadrock’s desert flower, My Time,” “Shall We Dance?,” you can eat pancakes with maple syrup, eggs, sausage
the Woodwork Players present, Polly, (Evelyn Iversen) until “Slap That Bass,” “Naughty ments I feel it would be impos-
sible for me at this time to meet and beverage will be served from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the
Crazy for You, the new Gersh- her dream of saving the town’s Baby” and “Stiff Upper Lip.” Sidney Fire Department Training Center. All proceeds
win musical. Victorian Theatre for her father Curtain is at 7:30 p.m. Friday the demands of village trustee. I
was not able to remove myself benefit Rotary’s community projects. In addition, the
Centered around the story (Rich Cuthbertson) gives him a and Saturday, March 11 and 12 Sidney Police Department will provide free finger print-
of banker Bobby Child (Dan way. with a 2 p.m. matinee on Sun- from the ballot on such short no-
tice, but I will not be running for ing/photos for identification from 9 a.m. to noon.
Spencer) whose dream of be- Lurking in the background day, March 13, the day that day-
ing a dancer drives him away to block him at every pass is light savings time begins. village trustee. The candidates
from fiancée Irene (Judy Pitel) surly saloon keeper, Lank (Rich For information about tick- that are still on the ballet will Wednesday, March 16 at Trackside
serve you well. I still believe
and his mother (Donna Cuyle), Cooley).
Capturing the very heart of
ets, call 563-2582, 563-1311,
e-mail owptheatre@yahoo.com that with the right planning to Sidney Chamber to Welcome
grow, and the right leadership
live theatre, Crazy For You fea-
tures such Gershwin favorites
or find us on facebook at Out of
the Woodwork Players, OWP. from the new mayor, along with New Members at Coffee Hour
the trustees, much can be ac- SIDNEY – New members of There will also be a number of
complished. Thank you for your the Sidney Chamber of Com- door prizes given away.
Winter Returns to Dump past support and hopefully, fu-
ture support.”
merce and special guests will be
welcomed at the chamber’s an-
New members and special
guests will receive written in-
Voting in Sidney will take nual New Member Coffee Hour vitations. All chamber members
Heavy Snow Over Area place from noon to 9 p.m. in the
Civic Center, 21 Liberty St.
Wednesday, March 16 at Track-
side Dining, Main St., Sidney.
are encouraged to take this op-
portunity to meet the new mem-
SIDNEY – The almost By Tuesday, sunshine brought From 7:30 to 9 a.m. there bers, and to network with each
spring-like weather that blessed some relief but snow was piled AFTON - In the Village of will be free coffee and pastries. other.
the early part of the weekend high along the streets and roads,
reverted back to winter Sun- and homeowners struggled to
day. The sleet and freezing rain clear sidewalks and driveways.
turned to snow by late afternoon. In some areas, more snow was
By Monday morning Mother predicted for Wednesday night, Dear Readers,
Nature had dumped from a foot to be followed by rain.
to almost two feet of snow over
Included with this issue of the newspaper is a new weekly supplement titled
the area,
At 4:30 a.m. on Monday, the Valley Life. We have merged our nearly-year-old weekly publication, The Sports
Chenango Co. Board of Super- Nex-T-New Asks Section, into the new supplement in an effort to give you, our valued readers, a
Daylight Savings Time
visors issued a state of emer-
gency, closing all Chenango
Donations Be Left bigger and better newspaper.
During Shop Hours Along with our coverage of the sports scene, hopefully you’ll find interesting
Begins March 13 Co. roads due to blowing and
drifting snow. The closing was reading in the many new features every week in the Valley Life, and hopefully
later continued until 1 p.m., and SIDNEY – Stealing and you’ll get a chuckle from one of the comic strips.
trashing of bags in Nex-T-
Afton Village a travel advisory was issued for
the remainder of Monday. New’s outside donation bin has
As a new publication, Valley Life will be very much a “work in progress.”
Board To Hold Similar road closings were is- saddened those at the shop. To We’ll be adding to – and subtracting from – its pages features, articles, comic
prevent such actions in the fu- strips, puzzles, etc. that you tell us you want more of, or less of.
Special Meeting sued in Broome Co., and Dela-
ware Co. had travel advisories. ture, they are asking the public After you’ve had a chance to look through its pages, please send me an e-
Road crews battled the blow- to bring in their donations to the
AFTON - The Afton Village
shop during regular hours.
mail with your comments about Valley Life to kspaden@tritownnews.com, then
Board of Trustees will be hold- ing and drifting snow as plows
fought to clear roads and high- Nex-T-New is open Wednes- try your hand at solving some of the many puzzles you’re going to find inside
ing a Special Meeting at 5:50
p.m. on Monday, March 14, in ways. Several noted it was the days, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.; Thurs- Valley Life!
the Susquehanna Room at the most difficult storm this season, days, 9 a.m. to 5 .m.; Fridays, 9
Jack D. Bolster Community and near record snow levels a.m. to 3 p.m.; and Saturdays, 9
a.m. to 3 p.m.
Thank you,
Center, 105 Main Street, Afton, were set in some areas.
to begin budget discussion. The All the schools in the tri-town If you need to bring items Kenneth S. Paden, Publisher
regular meeting will be as usual area were closed, and many ac- in other hours, please call 563-
at 7 p.m. tivities were cancelled. 3434 to make arrangements.
2 — Tri-Town News — Thursday, March 10, 2011
From Project Lead the Way
WINTER
Sidney High School Receives National SUPPERS
Certification for Engineering Program BAINBRIDGE – The 11th
Annual corned beef and cab-
SIDNEY – Sidney High offer students credit for com- that encourages creativity and bage dinner with potatoes, car-
School announced that it has pleting certain PLTW courses critical thinking and on top of rots, homemade Irish soda bread
received national certification in high school, including Roch- that, they can earn college credit and cake will be held on Thurs-
for the Project Lead The Way ester Institute of Technology in for some of these courses. We day, March 17 from 5 p.m. until
program that it has been offer- Rochester, NY. congratulate the entire Sidney gone at the Bainbridge Museum
ing since 2006. Project Lead Eben M. Bullock, principal community and look forward (South Main St.). Take-outs
The Way (PLTW), the nation’s of Sidney High School, said, to many more years of work- will be available in eco-friendly
leading provider of science, “We’ve seen how the PLTW ing together to prepare Sidney containers. The dinner will ben-
technology, engineering, and program draws more students students to become the most in- efit the Bainbridge Historical
math (STEM) education offers a to engineering and technology novative and productive in the Society.
rigorous curriculum that allows courses and gets them thinking world.”
students to apply what they are about college and their career. Teachers are a critical com- SUPPORT for the Sidney Recreation Commission from MORRIS – A corned beef &
learning in math and science We are extremely proud to be ponent of the success of the the United Way of Sidney is in the form of a donation. cabbage dinner to benefit young
class to real-life engineering and PLTW certified and ecstatic PLTW program. All teachers A check is presented to Paul Foote, Sidney Recreation Ian Rehrmann and his fam-
technology projects. A National that our students can continue are required to complete an in- Commission director by Sheri Young, past president of ily will be held on Thursday,
Business Roundtable report receiving college credits for tensive two-week professional the United Way of Sidney. March 17 at the Morris United
states that to remain competi- certain PLTW classes.” development course during the Methodist Church in Morris.
tive in the global marketplace,
America needs to graduate
Bullock and a team composed
of teachers, staff, students, and
summer before they can teach
a PLTW course. Students who United Way of Sidney Donates The dinner, which is being put
on by the church and the Morris
400,000 science, engineering,
mathematics and technical four-
members of the community
completed a self-assessment of
enroll in PLTW courses also
benefit from the organization’s To Recreation Commission Fire Dept. Auxiliary, will begin
at 5 p.m. with take-out dinners
year degrees annually, yet we the school’s implementation of strong university and industry SIDNEY - The Sidney Rec- able at the Civic Center gym for available from 4:30 p.m.
are currently graduating only the Pathway to Engineering™ relationships that allow students reation Commission plans and basketball and volleyball as well Dinner will include corned
265,000. PLTW is providing program that culminated in a to begin working toward their organizes recreational activities as numerous pickup basketball beef, cabbage, potatoes, car-
students with a foundation and site visit by a national PLTW college degree and gain valuable for youth and adults in the tri rots, rolls, dessert, coffee, tea,
and volleyball games, which are
proven path to college and ca- certification specialist. The cer- experience through internships town community. Some of the milk and green limeade. Presale
organized by the Sidney Recre-
reer success in these areas. tification team met with teach- and local business executives summer recreational programs tickets will be available from
The primary purposes of ers, administration, counselors, who serve as mentors. Local ation Commission.
that the Sidney Recreation Com- New activities were also members of the church and
the certification program are students, community represen- business support has included auxiliary.
mission provides are swimming started such as adult beginning
to recognize schools that have tatives and reviewed student Amphenol Corporation, Egli Presale tickets are available
lessons and recreational swim swimming lessons, a new pony
successfully demonstrated a work. Machine Company, MeadWest- from any member of the Morris
times at the municipal pool. Last league baseball travel team for
commitment to the quality na- “Sidney High School has vaco, and Unison Industries. Methodist Church Good News
year they offered nine different youth ages 13-16 and a mixed
tional standards of the Pathway demonstrated its commitment to Ms. Christine Smith, a PLTW Gals or Fire Dept. Auxiliary.
levels of swimming instruction slow pitch softball league.
To Engineering program and to the quality standards of PLTW’s teacher, said “The beauty of Phone 263-5796 or 263-5074.
for toddlers to adults with 400 The Sidney Recreation Com-
provide an opportunity for stu- Pathway to Engineering pro- PLTW courses is that our kids
participants. They also offered mission provides a healthy and
dents to apply for college credit gram and the real winners are get to experience how a formula GILBERTSVILLE – A
at PLTW affiliate Universities Sidney students,” said John they learned in math applies to numerous baseball and softball
safe environment for all of their corned beef and cabbage din-
for selected PLTW courses. Lock, president and CEO of a real project. In class, there are leagues with 375 participants ner will be held on Thursday,
participantes. All of the Sid-
PLTW has over 35 affiliate col- PLTW. “Students are benefiting no lectures – kids are building, and a morning gym activity for March 17 at the Gilbertsville
ney Recreation Commission
lege and university partners that from an innovative curriculum developing and creating. That is youth in grades 5 through 12 for Baptist Church NLFH with
a six-week period. youth programs are available
the kind of hands-on experience for anyone residing in the Sid- serving from 5-6:30 p.m. The
that will engage more students The Sidney Recreation Com- dinner will include corned beef,
mission provides activities in the ney Central School District free
in fields that they might other- of charge. Paul Foote, director, cabbage, potatoes, carrots, rolls
fall and winter, which include a
Local Business - Over 30 Years wise never consider.”
youth soccer program for chil- thanks the United Way of Sid- and strawberry shortcake for
dessert.
ney for their generous support
JACQLENE
able to check out the syrup being call 967-7229.
ROSE
JOHNSON CITY - Girl a membership of over 3.2 mil- also be a 100th anniversary cel-
Scouts of NYPENN Pathways, lion girls and adults, including ebration on the mall in Wash-
Inc. joins Girl Scouts across nearly 19,000 girls locally. ington D.C. in June 2012. The
the country in celebrating Girl As Girl Scouts of the USA Girl Scouts of NYPENN Path-
Scout Week and the 99th an- prepares to celebrate its cen- ways is planning on offering a
BE THE ARCHITECT
a.m. to 1 p.m. The menu choices Friday, March 11 from 7-8:30 ing. Please drive past the main
will be cream of broccoli or p.m. for celestial viewing. The entrance of the high school
vegetable soup; baked fish and featured object for the night gymnasium and turn right past
fiesta rice with green beans or will be the first quarter moon. the pool. Follow the road to the
OF YOUR FINANCES
macaroni and cheese and tossed The quarter moon provides lower back parking lot.
salad. The sandwich choices some of the best viewing of sur-
will be ham salad or corned beef face features, particularly along
salad; and choice of dessert and the boundary between day and
Unadilla C of C
WITH A HOME EQUITY LOAN OR
beverage. night (called “terminator”).
If seeing conditions allow,
SIDNEY – Soup, bread, and To Meet Mar. 15
LINE OF CREDIT FROM SFCU
we will also be viewing the Ori-
beverages are served at St. Paul’s
on nebula. We will have several
Episcopal Church, 25 River St., UNADILLA – The Unadilla
telescopes available for view-
Sidney, every Wednesday from Chamber of Commerce will
ing, including the main scope
10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. Two differ- meet on Tuesday, March 15 at 8
ent soups will be available for you
inside the dome. This event is
a.m. at Panni Pizzeria and Res- Whether it’s $7,500
open to the public, and admis-
to choose from. All are welcome.
sion as always is free. Sidney
taurant, Main Street, Unadilla. or $100,000
Coffee and pastries will be
High School astronomy students
available. All directors and we can finance the
SOUP & will be assisting in the operation
of the facility.
members are urged to attend. amount you need.
Line of Credit
SANDWICH with rates as low
as
2.25%
Vote
APR
ANDY
and warm fellowship at Afton
United Methodist Church. All Introductory fixed rate until
are invited to our monthly soup Jan.1, 2012, then variable
supper served on Saturday, rates as low as prime +0.50%
March 12 from 4:30 to 6 p.m. in
Norby Fellowship Hall, Afton Additional discounts available2
UMC, Spring St., Afton.
This month your choices are
chicken noodle or corned beef or a Home Equity
and cabbage soup with bologna Loan with rates as
and cheese sandwich or Italian
bread and butter, along with
low as
5.25% APR
No Closing Costs 1
Quarter Auction The following came in as a Letter to the Editor from Brigid Sullivan Algonquin Antique Auto Club
Mar. 18 to Benefit of Morris. Because it had a photo included, we are publishing it as a Looks at Logos to ID Club
Methodist Church separate article. BAINBRIDGE - The month- nized club and so far we fit this
UNADILLA – A Quarter ly meeting of the Algonquin category.
Auction Fundraiser for the Un- Antique Auto Club was held Everyone was reminded that
adilla Methodist Church will be on March 6, was devoted to the monthly articles regard-
held Friday, March 18 at 6:30 a presentation by Dana Munz ing the meetings are printed in
p.m. at the church, Main St., of Dana’s Designs, Harpurs- the Tri-Town News, and also
Unadilla. ville on the club logo products placed on the web site.
You may bid anywhere from she could provide for those Some preparations were
25 cents to one dollar on over that were interested. Orders made for the upcoming car show
50 items from kitchen items, to were taken for caps, shirts, and on June 12. The flyers to be
jewelry to gift certificates and jackets and she will have them mailed to previous participants
much more. ready and bring them back for were prepared for mailing. Er-
Doors open at 6 p.m. to view the next meeting. At that time, nie Whitacre will be in charge
the items. There is an admission those who were not present will of the kitchen and will welcome
charge. Raid your piggy banks be given an opportunity to place any offers for assistance.
and plan to come and have fun. their orders, if they desire. Un- Be sure to come and join us
fortunately, after April 1, a tax for our next buffet/meeting on
will need to be charged on those Sunday, April 3 at 2 p.m. in the
Tianderah DAR orders. These items will be use- Bainbridge Museum. New faces
To Hold Meeting ful in wearing not only to our
show but also to those attended
are always welcome.
Oneonta and tell them you are going to to families requesting one. The
completed application and a
leave due to a better promotion
Free Admission with another company. Your copy of the child’s birth certifi-
cate must be brought to the SES
Catskill Hospice Rep to Speak
Over 30 tables featuring coins, paper money, current provider might offer the
sports cards, books, and other collectibles same promotion to keep you as main office by Friday, May 27
in order to be eligible for the lot-
To Pomona Grange March 12
SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE! a customer.
Cable & Internet Service tery drawing. WORCESTER – The Otsego a.m. Community Grange reports
Look over your cable and in- The class will be determined County Pomona Grange will will be given, with lunch served
ternet bill to see if there is a fea- by a lottery drawing held in the meet at the Worcester Grange at noon by the host grange.
SES lecture theater on Friday, Hall, Route 7, Worcester on Sat- The Family Activities com-
June 3. urday, March 12 beginning at 11 mittee will be holding the
Register Now For The Needlework and Woodworking
contest. The lecturer contest for
2011 Tri-Town
art and photography will also
be held with all entries for both
contests in place by 11 a.m.
Community Fair
point presentation of Camp For-
WAYNE TERRY, M.A. CCC-A get-Me-Not. He is founder of
AUDIOLOGIST the two day camp held at Camp
Shankitunk in Delhi for school
Saturday, April 9
OVER 30 YEARS’ EXPERIENCE age children/teens (K-12) in Ot-
194 Main St., Unadilla, NY sego, Delaware and Schoharie
Counties who have suffered the
10:00 am to 2:00 pm
607-369-3802 • TOLL FREE 1-866-892-5705
loss of a loved one.
Any non-grangers/commu-
Sidney Fire Station Training Center, River St. nity members interested in this
Commercial Construction
about what Hospice offers.
showcase their products/services.
Registration Deadline Fri., March 18 Oil & Stone Driveways Meeting Notice
$25 Any Sidney, Bainbridge, or Unadilla Chamber Members HAMDEN - The Board of Di-
rectors of Cornell Cooperative
$40 Non-Members — tables and chairs provided — Extension of Delaware Co. will
Richard W. Wakeman LLC meet at 7 p.m. on Monday, March
Reserve Today for Guaranteed Space Authorized Butler Building Dealer 21, (snow date March 28) at the
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Call 561-2642 Tues.-Thurs. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. or visit www.sidneychamber.org to register Center, 34570 St. Hwy. 10, Ham-
Sponsored by Bainbridge Chamber of Commerce, Unadilla Chamber of Commerce, SIDNEY • 607-369-5601 den. The meeting is open to the
public with comments at the be-
and Sidney Chamber of Commerce rwwakemaninc@stny.rr.com ginning of the meeting.
Tri-Town News — Thursday, March 10, 2011 — 7
OBITUARIES in 2009.
Funeral services were held
Monday, March 7 at Root Fu-
his brothers, James Guinn and
his wife Linda of Norwich and
Roy Guinn and his wife Phyllis
Colagrossi.
A memorial service will be
held in July.
her close friend Jerri Bush and
her favorite cat, Mr. Whiskers.
Anna grew up in Afton and
neral Home, 23 N. Chenango of Cincinnatus; his grandchil- In lieu of flowers, memorial lived all of her life in the Bing-
Thomas L. and 7 by Rev. Mark Gantley, Pas- Street, Greene. Rev Amy dren, Eric Guinn of Wagram, contributions may be made to hamton, Cortland and Oneonta
Mary Lou Ball tor. Burial will be in Glenwood Gregory, pastor of First United N.C., Kim Dixon of Philadel- Catskill Area Hospice and Palli- areas. She retired from the
Cemetery, Afton in the spring. Methodist Church, Greene of- phia, Pa., Stacey Flanagan of ative Care, 1 Birchwood Drive, Raymond Corporation, enjoyed
COVENTRY - A memorial The family requests, in lieu ficiated. Burial will be in Willet Colorado Springs, and Jason Oneonta, N.Y. 13820. traveling and working on Gene-
service for Thomas L. and Mary of flowers, donations may be Cemetery in the spring. and Courtney Flanagan of Ox- To light a candle or send an alogy. But most of all she loved
Lou Ball will be held Saturday, made to Moffitt Cancer Center Condolences may be sent to ford; two great-grandchildren, online condolence please visit her family. She was a blessing
April 9, from 10 a.m. to noon at www.moffitt.org. the family at www.rootfh.com. Haven and Manna Guinn. Vern www.bookhoutfuneralhome. to all of us and we will forever
at the Coventry Fire Station. Arrangements by the Os- is also survived by his two sis- com. Arrangements are being miss her and cherish our memo-
Family and friends are invited terhoudt-Madden Funeral Vernon Guinn ter-in-laws, Charlotte Guinn of handled by Bookhout Funeral ries of her.
to attend. Home, 69-71 Maple Street, Norwich and Shirley Guinn of Home, Otego. Special thanks to the staff at
Harpursville. NORWICH – Vernon E. Florida; as well as many nieces, the Willowpoint Nursing Home
On-line condolences and ex- Guinn, 77, life long Norwich nephews and cousins. Carol A. King who took Mom on trips, gave
pressions of sympathy may be resident and well known area Besides his parents, Ralph and her the best care and in the end
made at: www.omaddenfh.com. contractor, passed away Sunday Jessie; Vern was predeceased by UNADILLA - Carol A. King, stood by her. We are forever
morning, March 6, 2011, in the his sister, Bessie Brown; and his 55, of Unadilla, entered into rest grateful for all of you.
LaVerne D. Furman, Sr. Chenango Memorial Hospital. brothers, Robert, Carl and Wil- Sunday, Feb. 27, 2011, at Bassett There will be a Memorial
Vern was born in Norwich in liam Guinn. Medical Center, Cooperstown. Service on Saturday March 12,
OPELIKA, ALA: LaVerne May of 1933 and was the son Funeral services for Vern She was born April 25, 1955, 2011 at 4 P.M. at the First United
D. Furman Sr., 65, of Opelika, of Ralph and Jessie Keplinger will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday, in Chester, Pa., the daugh- Methodist Church in Chenango
Ala., formerly of Endicott. Our Guinn. He grew up in Norwich March 10 from the R.J. Fahy ter of the late Frank and Mary Bridge. Friends may call at the
beloved brother, husband, father where he attended the Norwich Funeral Home. The Rev. David (Greene) Wise. church from 3 P.M. until the
and grandfather passed away in schools and was a 1951 gradu- Spiegel Sr., pastor of the First Carol was a former employee time of the service. Burial will
Auburn, Ala., with his loving ate of the Norwich High School. Baptist Church of Norwich, of Mead-Westvaco in Sidney, be in the spring at the Glenwood
family by his side on March 1, In March of 1953, Vern entered will officiate. Interment with and was a resident of the tri- Cemetery in Afton.
Robert P. Dawson
2011. the United States Army where full military rites will be held at town area for many years.
He was predeceased by his he served his country in Korea a later date from the Mt. Hope There will be no calling Walter J. Ocepa
AFTON - Heaven has be-
parents, Everett and Myrtle and Hawaii and was honorably Cemetery. hours. A memorial service was
come a better place to be, today,
(Bergman) Furman; sister, Belle discharged in March of 1955. In lieu of flowers, please con- held Sunday, March 6, at the UNADILLA - Walter J. Oce-
March 3, 2011, Robert Pierre
(Furman) Sprague; and by his Returning home he gained em- sider memorial contributions to Westcott Funeral Home, Un- pa, 82, of Unadilla, passed away
Dawson, 68 years old, passed
brother, Frank Furman. ployment with the Norwich the Norwich Fire Dept., EMS adilla with the Rev. Fred Albre- on Friday, March 4, 2011, sur-
at his home surrounded by his
LaVerne is survived by his Pharmacal Co. where he worked Program, c/o Chief Chawgo, 31 cht officiating. rounded by his family.
family.
loving wife of 46 years, Linda for a period of five years. In East Main St., Norwich, N.Y. Arrangements by the Westcott He was born on March 31,
Robert had a remarkable life
S. (Peterson) Furman; three sons 1960 he began his own contract- 13815 or to the Norwich Food Funeral Home Inc., Unadilla. 1928, in Kulpmont, Pa., to the
and has left a wonderful legacy.
and daughters-in-law, LaVerne ing business, Vernon E. Guinn Closet, c/o Emmanuel Episco- late Walter E. Ocepa and Adella
He was born in Hot Springs,
(Al) and Kathy Furman, Les Contracting, and soon became a pal Church, West Main St., Nor- (O’Brick) Ocepa.
Ark. and lived in both Florida
and Christina Furman, both of well known and respected con- wich, N.Y. 13815 with checks Walter married the love of his
and N.Y. Robert served in the
Opelika, Ala., Brian and Penny tractor. Over the years Vern was made payable to the Norwich life, the late Shirley Ocepa on
US Air Force, was a sales man-
Furman of Harpursville; daugh- responsible for many construc- Food Closet. May 12, 1956. Walter served in
ager for Southern Bell and man-
aged a movie theatre in Pa. He ter and son-in-law, Wendy and tion projects throughout the the United States Navy and was
was a member of the PGA and Christopher Folyton of Endi- area. Even though he officially Anna Hiller a Korean War veteran. He was
officiated at many PGA tourna- cott; five grandchildren, Frank- retired in the late 1990s, he still a Nassau County Policeman for
ments. He took over the Afton lin and Nicholas Furman, Kath- remained active in the business OTEGO - Anna Hiller, 82, 30 years, and had his own re-
Golf Club with his brothers, erine Furman, Steven and Tyler until his health declined. of Otego, passed away on Tues- frigeration and air conditioning
Guy and David in 1985. Folyton; three sisters and two Vern’s family and home al- day, March 1, 2011, at home business.
Robert was a 10 year cancer brothers-in-law, Bernice and ways came first. His sense of surrounded by her family. Walter moved to Unadilla in
survivor being treated at Moffitt Carlton Rockwell of Greene, humor and keen wit always She was born Nov. 13, 1928, 1984, and became active in the
Cancer Center in Fla. He had a Betty Lou and Dennis Bates of kept people on their toes and he in Fairfield, Conn., the daughter Gilbertsville Grange and was
passion for golf and developed Norwich, Beatrice Brown of could never sit idle. He could of the late Matias and Virginia Town Justice. He was a mem-
the same passion for watercolor Greene; brother and sister-in- often be found building one (Diaz) Arbas. Anna Myers ber of Holy Cross R.C. Church
painting and won many awards law, Phillip and Darlene (Dolly) of his many bird houses. One She moved from Connecti- of Morris and the Gilbertsville
for his paintings. Above all, his Furman of Endicott; brother-in- of his most memorable times cut to Otego with her husband AFTON - Our Beloved Mom, American Legion Post #1339.
greatest passion was his family. law and sister-in-law, Larry and was when he had 60 donkeys Ignaz in 1960, together they ran Grandma and Great Grandma, Surviving family are three
He is survived by his wife Rebecca Peterson of Owego; shipped from Death Valley in a dairy farm. Anna’s love for Anna M. Myers, passed away daughters and six grandchildren,
of 40 years, Joan; his daughter, several nieces, nephews, cous- a project known as “Save The gardening has been enjoyed by on February 11, 2011 at the Wil- Barbara Ann and Louis Tutone,
Tami and son-in-law, Bryan; ins and friends in New York and Donkeys.” To this day Vern still family and friends with her nu- lowpoint Nursing Home in Ves- and son Michael of Benbrook,
his beloved grandchildren and Alabama. had two of the donkeys at home, merous flower beds. tal, NY. She was predeceased Texas; Jean Attolino and sons,
twinkle in his eyes, Ava and LaVerne lived life to the full- which he cared for on a daily Anna is survived by her sons, by her parents Ray and Marion Dominick and Eugene of New
Jake; his brothers, Pat, David est. He enjoyed going to the basis. He was a member of the Dave, Michael, Thomas, Ed- Livingston and her husbands; Hampton; Denise and Richard
and Guy and their families; sis- Camp in McDonough, hunting, Norwich Elk’s Club, B.P.O.E. ward and Frank; her daughters, Ike Beardsley and R. Lyman Rosalia and sons, Richard, Mat-
ters, Debby and Raphael and fishing and spending time with #1222 where he enjoyed many Donna and Mary; brothers, Stevens. She is survived by her thew and daughter, Julia Ann of
their families; and many dear family and friends. He was a pitch games over the years. James and Herman Arbas; and sons; Carl and Ruth Beardsley, Vero Beach, Fla.; and brother,
old friends. member of West Corners Fire On Aug. 18, 1990, in Nor- numerous grandchildren. Robert and Peg Beardsley and John of Long Island.
He is predeceased by his son, Department and a member of wich, he married Virginia Frink. She was predeceased by her David and Jan Beardsley, her Calling hours will be from 2
Robert. Universal Twenty Year Club. Besides his wife Ginny; Vern is husband of 50 years, Ignaz grandchildren; Carl and Tracy to 7 p.m. Friday, March 11, at
A funeral Mass was offered He retired from Universal in survived by his daughter, Ka- Hiller; her sister, Josephine Beardsley, Jolenne and Derek the Johnston Funeral Home in
at St. Agnes Church, Spring 1997 and moved to Opelika, trina Guinn of Gilbertsville; his (Fifi) Colagrossi; goddaughter Friedman, Jamie Beardsley, Morris.
Street, Afton on Monday, March Ala. and worked at Rexnord- sisters, Anna Mae Quincy and and niece, Joanne Colagros- Carrie Martel and Tim White, A Mass of Christian burial
Josh and Jen Beardsley, Rock- will be celebrated at 11 a.m.
sand and Don Atkinson, Burt Saturday, March 12, at Holy
and Dottie Archer, Jamie and Cross R.C. Church in Morris
Mike Bean, Jessica and Suren with the Rev. Jeffrey L’Arche
Vis and Joni and Travis John- officiating.
son, her great grandchildren; Committal services with mil-
Nathan, Nicholas, Max, Noah, itary honors will be held in the
The J oyce
Ethan, Dominick, Autumn, spring in Brookside Cemetery
Annalisa, Matt, Shawn, Tif- in Gilbertsville.
fany, Robin, Buddie, Jazmynn, In lieu of flowers, the fam-
10 — Tri-Town News — Thursday, March 10, 2011
Gray & Shelton 32 48
TRI-TOWN AREA Anderson & Taylor 28 52
BOWLING RESULTS
Ireland & Jones 22 58
High Single: B. Tallmadge,
290cg; M. Mott, 211cg. High
Triple: M. Anderson, 773; K.
20th Century Lanes nez, 171; T. Cottell, 167, 178; Bruning, 659.
Retirees, 3/2/11 B. Labelle, 168; R. Curtis, 175, Honor Games: L. Seeley,
Hasbeens 140 60 168; S. Cutting, 172; L. Grego- 180; M. Burlison, 236, 247cg,
PB&J 112 88 ry, 172; J. Roof, 162. 213; M. Anderson, 278cg,
Grandads 98 102 Honor Series: R. G regory, 256cg, 239cg; E. Tallmadge,
Misfits 92 108 610; C. Lafever, 472; W. Book- 197; M. Mott, 211cg, 182; B.
Larry’s Boys 88 112 hout, 541, R. Tietjen, 506; G. Tallmadge, 290cg, 236cg; P.
Buckaroos 70 130 Lindroth, 492; T. Cottell, 477; Jones, 217, 247cg; D. Ireland,
High Single Scratch: D. R. Curtis, 499; S. Cutting, 477; 247, 213, 214; D. Ciborowski,
Niles, 213; J. Aymar, 192. High L. Gregory, 460. 201;B. Shelton, 237cg, 236,
Single Hdcp: D. Niles, 220; 226; K. Bruning, 186, 205; R.
J. Aymar, 235. High Triple Galaxy Bowl-2/24/11 Bruning, 213; F. Haynes Jr.,
Scratch: G. Harris, 550; J. Ay- Thurs. Morn. Winter 207, 217.
mar, 486; High Triple Hdcp: G. Gutter Dusters 122 70 Honor Series: L. Seeley, 510;
Harris, 577; J. Aymar, 615. Pin Pals 118 74 M. Mott, 541; K. Bruning, 559;
Up & Coming 112 80 ROSEMARY GREGORY, center, director of the Tri-Town News/Sidney Favorite Printing
Honor Games; R. Platt, 190, M. Burlison, 696; P. Jones, 649; bowling tournament, presents the $600 first-place check to Steve Palmer and Mark
G. Harris, 205; J. Miller, 192. Pinseekers 84 108 D. Ireland, 674; B. Shelton, 699;
Ups&Downs 76 116 Bryden. The two have been in the tournament all 23 years and were presented the first-
Honor Series: D. Niles, 507. F. Haynes Jr., 650; M. Ander- place prize for the first time on Sunday afternoon at 20th Century Lanes in Sidney.
The Babes 64 128 son, 773; B. Tallmadge, 712.
20th Century Lanes High Single: D. Fritzsch, 231.
City-3/1/11
Justice Constr. 52 28
High Triple: D. Fritzsch, 517.
Honor Games: D. Fritzsch,
Independent Bowling League
Week 25, 3/1/11 Palmer-Bryden Crowned as Champions
Moose Lodge
Prinz Excavat.
244 Racing
52 28
48 32
46 34
231; C. Pletl, 173; B. Bulter,
153, 159; J. Stevens, 159; S.
Titus, 174; J. Adams, 164; L.
Sidney Typo
Wagner Nineveh
Kam Auto
100.5 69.5
86 84
84.5 85.5
in Tri-Town Doubles Tournament
D Sponge 44 36 Craig, 174, 150, 160; G. Lin- Team 2 69 101 SIDNEY - The long time $150. tory of the Tri-Town Doubles
BK Coffee 36 44 droth, 185, 168; C. Daughtrey, Scratch Game: B. Tallmadge, partners of Steve Palmer and The final four teams returned than any other team, but were
20th Century Lanes 36 44 161, 178; M. Whitmore, 172; D. 235. Scratch Series: B. Tall- Mark Bryden walked away with at high noon on Sunday, March never quite able to take home
Ermeti’s Tavern 36 44 Christiance, 150; P. VanLoan, madge, 659. Hdcp Game. A. the first place check this year, 6. The teams bowled two sets of first until this year. Out to win
Two Doughboys 34 46 152; A. Wilber, 159. Locke, 261. Hdcp Series: B. after bowling together in the three games: the first set for po- they were, and they did it in im-
High Single: B. MacPherson, Honor Series: D. Fritzsch, Tallmadge, 716. Tri-Town News/Sidney Favor- sition, the second set for place. pressive fashion, bringing down
256. High Triple: B. MacPher- 517; B. Butler, 457; L. Craig, Honor Games: B. Tallmadge, ite Printing Doubles Bowling On lanes five and six were the house during the place set
son, 706. 484; G. Lindroth, 491; C. 235, 226; A. Locke, 229; R. Tournament since its inception. Aylesworth-Rowe and Boice- with a 1,411, the highest series
Honor Games: C. Null, 217; Daughtrey, 470; M. Whitmore, Johnson, 215; T. Harmon, 204. Now that I’ve given away the Gregory. Michael had a rough rolled in this year’s tournament.
L. Rowe, 236; K. Davie, 206; 454. Honor Series: B. Tallmadge, most important information, morning, only rolling 536 the Steve had games of 177, 179
D. Finch, 232; P. Jones, 247; 659; R. Johnson, 603. let’s backtrack to find out how first set. His partner, Alan, had and 232 for a 588 series. Mark
S. Martin, 213; D. Nages, 247; Galaxy Bowl-3/2/11 we got there. 589 with high games of 221 and came to life the second set, roll-
T. Beers, 202; M. Gray, 209; C. Wed. Night Earlybirds Five teams showed up on 217. They rolled 1,192. Lisa had ing games of 205, 177 and 228
Cawley, 229; B. MacPherson, SFCU 119 73 Saturday, March 5, to bowl in a 491 series with a high game of for 610. Nice bowling gentle-
237, 256, 213; J. Cole, 203, 225; Peanut Gallery 105 87 the semi-finals. The scores were 181. Lydia had a 532 series with men, you deserve the win! First
K. Macumber, 211, 219, 205; A. Sipples Farm 102 90 either really high, or quite low; a high game of 191. Their total place paid out $600. In addition
Charron, 213; S. Simonds, 226; Upturn Ind. 95 97 there was no in-between, and was 1,275. On lanes seven and to the cash prizes, the top four
J. Halbert, 202. B Busters 93 99 only four teams were going to eight were Palmer-Bryden and places received plaques donated
L. Rowe, 602; P. Jones, 624; Trash Mashers 91 101 return on Sunday for the finals. Mazzarella-Walker. Steve had by 20th Century Lanes.
B. MacPherson, 706; J. Cole, Wives Gone AWOL 90 102 April Mazzarella and Jamie a great second game of 236cg Making a tournament like this
627; K. Macumber, 635. Bruning Ent. 73 119 Walker were high for the day finishing with 592. Mark pulled come together takes the involve-
High Single: M. Mott, 247cg. with 1,355. April had her per- his weight in the semi-finals, so ment of many, so acknowledge-
20th Century Lanes High Triple: M. Mott, 673. sonal best series of 523 with he took it easy the first set, only ments must be made! Although
Mon. Morn. Coffee Honor Games: D. Armstrong, games of 160, 184 and 179. Ja- finishing with a 498 series (181 I’ve stated it every single week, I
Rosebuds 128 72 200; D. Carr, 187; L. Noble, mie had a 621 series with games high game). They finished with need to give another huge shout
YoYos 120 80 183; K. Bruning, 202, 180; S. of 191, 237cg and 193. Right 1,303. April had a high game out to this year’s sponsors, for
Four on Floor 109 91 Gifford, 192cg; T. Stanton, 191; behind them with 1,339 was of 165 for 448. Jamie had a 657 without them, this tournament
The Foxes 108 92 M. Mott, 192, 234, 247cg. Steve Palmer and Mark Bryden. series with games of 210, 222cg wouldn’t be possible: Tri-Town
Curtis Cuties 100 100 Honor Series: L. Noble, 534; Steve had a high game of 190 and 225. They finished with News and Sidney Favorite
Country Girls 95 105 K. Bruning, 536; T. Stanton, and a 491 series. Mark bowled 1,316. Printing, Fastenal, Mang Insur-
Ladybugs 90 110 527; M. Mott, 673. excellently, knocking out games The score sheets were ance, Mirabito Energy Products,
Friends 87 113 of 209, 204 and 222 for 635. checked leaving the standings Smith Insurance Agency, The
Hustlers 83 117 Galaxy Bowl Also with a 1,300, 1,303 to be as such: on lanes one and two, Tax Professionals, B.K. Coffee,
Mutts & Jeff 80 120 Sun. Night Allstars exact, was Michael Aylesworth Aylesworth-Rowe and Boice- C.H. Landers Funeral Chapel,
Honor Games: R. Gregory, Harmon & Bird 64 16 and Alan Rowe. Michael had a Gregory would be bowling Huff Ice Cream, J&M Trophies
191, 178, 241; C. Lafever, 176, Tallmadge & Mott 50 30 high game of 248cg with a 586 head-to-head battling for third and Superior Heating & Air
177; A. Wilber, 174; S. Beames, Shelton & Ciborowski 49 31 JIM SLOANE bowled series. Alan started slow with and fourth place, and on lanes Duct Cleaning, thank you all for
160; W. Bookhout, 183, 163, Bruning & Haynes 42 38 a 300 and an 800 at a 180 game, but finished with third and fourth, Palmer-Bryden your support! Thanks to Uncle
195; R. Tietjen, 179, 170; J. Team 4 39 41 Galaxy Bowl Feb. 24. 256cg and 214 for 650. The last and Mazzarella-Walker would Jeff and Aunt Lynne Mazzarella
Ruling, 161; G. Lindroth, 178; Liberatore & Mot 38 42 He was bowling in the team to sneak in for a slot in the be facing off for first and sec- for running the bowling end of
C. Jackowski, 202; M. Marti- Wicks & Hurd 36 44 Thursday Night Men’ finals was Lisa Boice and Lydia ond place. Finishing in fourth things at 20th Century, espe-
League on the Butts Gregory with 1,189. Lisa had a place with 1,154 was Michael cially when I couldn’t be there.
Concrete Team. His 474 and Lydia had a 463. Not Aylesworth and Alan Rowe. Many thanks and hugs to Grand-
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Taking second place, and
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in this year’s competition, you
are the reason this tournament
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vehicle problem including: April! Jamie used all his shots
• Engines up in the first set, only finish- Meets Mar. 28
• Automatic Transmission & Transaxle ing with a 525 series (194 high
• Manual Transmission & Axles game). You all know that Steve SIDNEY – Monday Night
• Suspension & Steering • Brake Systems Palmer and Mark Bryden won, Sidney Golf Club meeting will
• Electrical & Electronic System but you probably don’t quite be held on Monday, March 28 at
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For information, call 563-7431.
Acoustic Bluegrass
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 16 that focuses your attention on techniques have been learned. Sharon & Jim 24 24
Stuffed shells, seamed spinach, breathing deeply and naturally. Tai Chi is widely accepted as a Mike & Marty 23 25
IRISH DINNER
Breaded fish with tarter sauce or tap dancers as well. FRIDAY, MARCH 18
grandma’s meatloaf with gravy, It is not necessary to have Vegetable lasagna, stewed
macaroni and cheese, French cut any past dancing experience. BAINBRIDGE – The Caw- tomatoes, spinach, fruit juice,
SPECIAL $11.95 SERVING
green beans and apple cobbler You only need to come com- ley family would like to thank warmed garlic bread (Centers
THURSDAY, MARCH 17 fortably dressed and ready to Walter Ray Williams Jr. for at- Only), Italian bread (HDM 5 – 9 PM
try something new and fun. This tending and bowling in the Jer-
ST. PATRICK’S DAY
class will get your feet moving emy Cawley Memorial Bowling
Only), lemon meringue pie, plus regular menu with
LIVE IRISH MUSIC
Corned beef, cabbage and lemon pudding (HDM Only)
carrots, whole baby potatoes with and give you the opportunity to Tournament.
parsley and Shamrock cookie shake off the winter doldrums Thanks to our loyal sponsors
FRIDAY, MARCH 18 including: Jess F. Howes, Inc., WINDY HILL 6 – 8 PM
Broccoli and cheese, fish with
tarter sauce or chicken riblet,
Sidney Center; Fred’s Body
Shop, Walton; Peck Inc., Un- SENIOR CENTER ALL-YOU-
CAN-EAT
THURSDAY
mashed potatoes with gravy,
winter squash and chilled pears
adilla; Catalog Outlet, Unadilla;
Butler Auto Sales, Sidney; Sid-
COVENTRY • 656-8602 March 17th
Senior Center
ney Federal Credit Union, Sid-
ney; Mead Westvaco, Sidney;
THURSDAY, MARCH 10
Bologna and cheese sandwich IRISH BUFFET
SERVING
$11.95
S&S Auto, Sidney; Alan Steere, with lettuce and tomato,
To Celebrate Schyler Lake; John’s Garage, roasted potato medley, chicken 11 AM – 10 PM
March Birthdays Bainbridge; JC Pro Shop, Nor- vegetable soup with crackers, featuring: corned beef, ham, TAKE-OUTS
wich; Mark and Beth Zimme- oatmeal bread, fruit cocktail cabbage, red potatoes, carrots,
AVAILABLE
HARPURSVILLE – Come in rian, Hartwick; Royal Chrysler, TUESDAY, MARCH 15 onions, plus salad bar & much more
and enjoy our monthly birthday Oneonta; Track Side Dinning, Turkey Divan, egg noodles, — REGULAR MENU ALSO AVAILABLE —
JERRY’S INN
party with Bob Jensen at 11 a.m. Sidney; D&D Trophies, Afton; California blend vegetables,
on Monday, March 14. He’ll be RC Sales, Sidney; Chambers multigrain bread, peanut butter
& O’Hara, Sidney; Kris and cookie
playing the guitar and singing
THURSDAY, MARCH 17 18 West Main St. Bainbridge ~ 967-5008
our favorites. Then enjoy home- Earnest Cawley, Franklin; Bob
ST. PATRICK’S DAY Restaurant Hours: Mon. thru Sat. 11 am-10 pm;
made birthday cake for all and a Fink, Sidney; Video Entertain-
gift lunch coupon for all March Corned beef and cabbage, Sun. Bar Menu Noon-8 pm
DALE SMITH bowled ment, Sidney; Sidney Auto
birthday folks present. parsley potatoes, peas and Bar Hours: Mon. thru Thurs. til 1 am;
his first 300 Feb. 25 at Body, Sidney; Deb Ostrander,
Monday’s hot lunch will be carrots, rye bread, pistachio Fri. and Sat. til 3 am; Sun. Noon-9 pm
Galaxy Bowl. He was Sidney; Jakes Deli, Otego; Gal- pudding with cherry and
sloppy Joe sandwich, seasoned bowling on the Friday axy Bowl, Bainbridge; and Two
potato wedges, cream of broc- topping
Night Mixed League. Doughboys, Sidney.
coli soup and chocolate drop His team was Hang We will be having the results
cookie. Ten Team, and his of our tournament at the end of
Please call to reserve your
meal no later than noon on Fri-
team mates were Steve March in the Tri-Town News. The 58th Annual
Survilla, Sue Smith and
day, March 11 at 693-2069. Lisa Jaindl. His scores
were 178-226-300=704.
As always, we thank all our
sponsors, without them we could
not put this tournament on.
SIDNEY
Senior Center
To Hold St. Pat’s
Corned Beef & Cabbage
ROTARY
Party March 17
HARPURSVILLE – We in-
D I N N E R
11th Thursday,
PANCAKE DAY
March 17
vite you to celebrate St. Pat’s at
the Eastern Broome Senior Cen-
ter on Thursday, March 17. We
look forward to Rebecah Kilbury
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We are handicap accessible.
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9 a.m. - Sunday School, Holy Church and Main Sts., Unadilla 18 Spring Street • 967-4481 Sunday
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10:15 a.m. - Worship service fol- Child Care available) 8:30 a.m. - Mass Conversation and Children’s Sunday
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GILBERTSVILLE
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10 - 11 a.m. - Bible Study; 859-2436
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25 River St., Sidney • 563-3391 11 a.m. - Study Group; Louise Lesh at 369-9579 for info. Sunday, March 13 10:45 a.m. - Sunday school 10 a.m. - Worship Service;
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Communion, and Anointing for 607-334-6206 Rev. Dolly L. Tarreto, Pastor a.m. Bible Study, book of Matthew Sunday 369-2052
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coffee and fellowship. 10 a.m. - Sunday School; 11 a.m. 10:45 a.m. - Morning Worship; 6 p.m.-Junior Youth Group; 6:30 p.m. vices will be at the Fire Hall
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Thursday Pastor Dennis Murray
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Service
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563-1083 or 369-4630 9:30 a.m. - Sunday school; 10 a.m. Dr. Walt Schlundt, Pastor Wednesday
a.m. - Gathered Worship; Flock Lord’s Table, Children’s Worship;
Groups as designated; 5 p.m. Corner of State Rt. 8 and Co. 35, - Adults & children service, Holy Sunday 6:30 p.m. - Midweek Prayer and
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- Teen & Adult Fellowship; 11:15 a.m. NAKSIBENDI HAKKANI
Sunday
Monday, March 14
6 p.m. - First Place meeting 9 a.m. - Worship
Tuesday
- noon - Teen & Adult Sunday School
Groups; 5:30-7 p.m. - Youth Core; FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
Gilbertsville • 783-2867
AREA MUSLIM CENTER
1663 Wheat Hill Rd.,
Wednesday, March 16 6-7 p.m. - R12 Session #4 UNATEGO COMMUNITY CHURCH
9 a.m.- Men’s Breakfast/Bible Study; 6:30 a.m. - Men’s breakfast and Bible Sunday Sidney Center • 607-369-4816
Tuesday Brian Cutting, Pastor
6 p.m. - TeamKids Club; 6:30 p.m. study 7 p.m. - Mission Board meeting 11 a.m. - Worship Service. Sheykh Abdul Kerim Al-Kibrisi
The church is handicapped accessible.
Office: 369-7425 Five Prayers Daily
- Gathered Prayer Wednesday unatego-church@live.com
UNADILLA 6:15 a.m., 8:15 a.m.; 2 p.m.- Prayer/ Sundays
Thursday
Evening Program
BAINBRIDGE
FIRST CONGREGATIONAL Bible Study; 6:30-8 p.m. - WOL &
CHURCH 10:30 a.m. - Worship at Otego Friday
FELLOWSHIP BAPTIST Gopher Club; Teen Bible Study at building (290 Main St.); nursery and
1 Bridge St., Sidney • 563-1329 LIGHTHOUSE CHURCH Paul’s; 6:45-8 p.m. - Prayer/Bible BAINBRIDGE UNITED 1 p.m. - Jummah
(across from library) junior church available for children
1050 Covered Bridge Rd., Unadilla Study METHODIST CHURCH Tuesdays
Pat Robinson, Pastor Pastor R. Michael Amos • 369-2754 27 N. Main St., Bainbridge • 967-2782 MASONVILLE FEDERATED
Church Office: Tues., Thurs., Fri. 6:30-8:30 p.m. - Sr. High YFC Club
Handicapped Accessible. Nursery Available. NORTH AFTON Rev. Dolly L. Tarreto, Pastor CHURCH
8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Sundays at Unadilla building, 16 Watson St.
UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Sunday Services Sunday
Thursday, March 10 Wednesdays
10 a.m. - Sunday School for all ages; Co. Rd. 17, Afton, NY 9 a.m. - Worship Service; 5:30 p.m. Gospel Community at 10 a.m. - Adult Sunday School;
2 p.m. - Diaconate; 7 p.m. - Choir 11 a.m. - Morning Worship; 6:30 p.m. Rev. Brandilynne Craver, Pastor 9:15 a.m. - Sunday School; coffee & 11 a.m. - Worship Service, Children’s
Saturday, March 12 Otego building, 290 Main St.
- Evening Praise and Worship hour 656-7908 fellowship following service Thursdays Sunday School.
8 a.m.- 1 p.m. - Bloodmobile at First Tuesday Sunday Assisted listening system for those with special
Congregational Church hearing needs.
6:30-8:30 p.m. - Jr. High YFC Club
10 a.m. - Ladies’ Bible Study 10:30 a.m. - Worship. at Unadilla Building SAND HILL
Sunday, March 13 Wednesday UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
9:30 a.m. - Bible Study; 10:30 a.m. 7 p.m. - Bible Study and Prayer/Teen ST. ANN’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH ST. PETER’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH Rev. Lisa Jo Bezner, Pastor
WELLS BRIDGE BAPTIST
- Worship and Sunday School; 11:30 Time 125 S. Main St., PO Box 22, Afton On the Park Bainbridge • 967-3441 Sunday
David Steensma, Pastor
a.m. - Coffee Hour www.stannsaftonny.org The church with the red doors.
9:30 a.m. - Morning Worship
7 Church St., Wells Bridge
Tuesday, March 15 UNADILLA FRIENDS CHURCH Supply Clergy: Rev. Marilyn M. Sanders, Rector 607-988-7090
9-10:30 a.m. - Men’s Book Group Rogers Hollow, Unadilla Rev. Ralph G. Groskoph; Sunday Services UNION VALLEY
Sunday
(guest minister will speak on his Benjamin Shaw, Pastor •563-2266 David Hanselman, Lay Pastoral 8 a.m. and 11 a.m. UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
9:45 a.m. - Sunday School;
mission to Haiti) Sunday Leader Lay Pastor Andrew Doyle
ST. JOHN THE EVANGELIST 10:30 a.m. - Social Time (Coffee); 11
10:30 a.m. - Morning Worship. Handicapped accessible.
a.m. - Morning Worship Service 607-316-7546
SIDNEY ASSEMBLY OF GOD Sunday Service CATHOLIC CHURCH
Plankenhorn Rd., Sidney, 563-8247 Wednesday Sunday
FIRST UNITED METHODIST 9:15 a.m. - 1st & 3rd Sundays Holy 32 S. Main St., Bainbridge • 967-4481
(1st road on left after Del. Co. Humane Society) 6:30 p.m. - Prayer and Bible Study 10:30 a.m. - Morning Worship &
CHURCH Eucharist; 2nd & 4th & 5th Sundays Fr. Mark Gantley
Rev. Bernard Knutsen, Pastor 170 Main Street, Unadilla • 369-2052
Sunday School. Coffee and Fellow-
Morning Prayer Web: kofcsidney.org MOUNT UPTON
Sunday Rev. Rachel Barnhart, Pastor ship follows.
Each Tuesday Saturdays UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
9:30 a.m. - Sunday School, all ages; Every Thursday 6:30 p.m.- SERTOMA, Parish Hall 4:30 p.m. - Reconciliation Rev. Peggi Eller, Pastor GUILFORD UNITED METHODIST
10:45 a.m. - Morning Worship; 6 p.m. 7 p.m. - AA & Al-anon meet Each Thursday 5:15 p.m. - Vigil Mass Sunday CHURCH
- Evening Worship Service Every Sunday 8 p.m. - Alcoholics Anonymous Sundays 11 a.m. - Worship Service. Rev. Peggi Eller, Pastor
Monday 9:30 a.m. - Worship Service followed closed meeting, Parish Hall 11 a.m. - Mass First Sunday: Holy Communion Sunday
1 p.m. - Intercessory Prayer Meeting by coffee & fellowship; 10 a.m. Each Sunday Third Sunday: Prayers for Healing. 9:15 a.m. - Worship Service.
Tuesday Sunday school 8 p.m. - Alcoholics Anonymous FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH Emerg. Food Pantry 764-8365. Community Emergency Food Bank
6:45 p.m. - Adult Bible Study; Royal Monday, Friday and Saturday 12 S. Main St., Bainbridge
Rangers for boys grades 3-6; Girls’ 11 a.m. - Noon - Food Pantry and MERCY FELLOWSHIP 967-8034 • www.bainbridgefbc.com FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF Call 895-6822.
Ministries for girls grades 3-5 Clothing Pantry 967 Rt. 41 (1.2 miles) N. of Rt. 7, Afton Pastor: Rev. John Koopman MOUNT UPTON
Every Monday John Snel, Pastor Clerk: Mrs. Secrest Gerald K. Bovee, Pastor • 764-8361
COVENTRY UNITED METHODIST
CIRCLE DRIVE ALLIANCE CHURCH 7 p.m. - Bible Study Church: 639-1964 • Study: 693-3692 Church is handicapped accessible through the Lay Pastor Andrew Doyle
back door. Pastor is in when the frog is on the door. Wednesday
6 Circle Drive, Sidney Every Tuesday Sundays 607-316-7546
Mail newsletter articles to jkoopman@stny.rr.com 7 p.m. - Midweek Prayer and Bible
Rev. Robert Goldenberg, Sr. Pastor 7 p.m. - Grieving Support Group 10 a.m. - Worship Service or drop in the church box. Sunday
Study Service.
Kelvin McKnight, Asst. Pastor Second Thursday of the Month Fridays 9 a.m. - Morning Worship and Sun-
Sunday, March 13 Sunday
Church Office: 563-1120 7 p.m. - Administrative Council 7 p.m. - Prayer Meeting and Bible day School, young family friendly;
8:45 a.m. - Sunday school for all 9:45 a.m. - Sunday School;
www.cdaconline.org Monday, Friday, Saturday Study fellowship and coffee hour follows.
ages; 10 a.m.- Service with Com- 10:45 a.m. - Worship Service;
Saturday 11-12 noon - Food Pantry open munion, Sermon Title “Do We Really
HOPE CONGREGATIONAL 6 p.m. - Evening Service.
6:30 p.m. - Saturday Night Alive! Handicap Accessible Listen?” COVENTRYVILLE
Contemporary Worship Service CHURCH FIRST CONGREGATIONAL UCC
Coming March 21 HARPURSVILLE
w/nursery & children’s ministries. UNADILLA CENTER 129 Main St., Afton • 639-4237 Pastor Joyce Besemer
Board Meetings UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
Sunday UNITED METHODIST Rev. Maryann Palmetier 113 Co. Rt. 27, Bainbridge
Wednesdays Sue Shields, Pastor
10 a.m.- Contemporary Worship Rev. Norman Tiffany Rev. George Geres
Noon - Midweek Bible Study, if there 222-3175 Sunday
Services with nursery and children’s 1203 Butternut Rd., Unadilla Sundays
is no school there is no meeting Sunday 10:30 a.m. - Worship and Sunday
ministries. Regular Sunday Services 9 a.m. - Coffee Time; 9:30 a.m. -
10 a.m. - Sunday School; School; coffee hour
Wednesday 10:00 a.m. - Worship Service; Morning Worship (Children’s Sunday FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 11 a.m. - Morning Worship Wednesday
7 p.m. - Prayer Meeting and Youth Sunday School. School during worship); 10:30 a.m. - BAINBRIDGE
Bible Study. - Fellowship Hour (fourth Sunday 6:30 p.m. - Bible study; Quilt Group
Rev. Diarmuid O’Hara, Pastor HARPURSVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH Friday
ST. MATTHEW’S of each month, brunch following 967-8021 41 Cumber Rd. • 693-2422
EPISCOPAL CHURCH worship.) 6:30 p.m. - Quilt Group
www.ChristianChurchesOnline.com/ Wednesday
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Branick, Joseph J. 208 Bird Ave. 612.52
or legal custodians, pregnant GA. CAR - 2003 Grand Am, Notice is hereby given to the Butler, Kevin L. 11 Knapp St. 736.64
women, and people securing black, never driven in snow, above named Respondents, be- Cajthaml, Christine A. 87 West Main St. 937.59
custody of children under the motor/trans. very strong, 3.4L, lieved to be the heirs at law and Cajthaml, Christine A. West Main St. 164.75
129k, new cat. and exhaust
age of 18. • Letterhead • Business next of kin of Fred W. Elder and Copeland, William R. 16 Delaware Ave. 901.04
system, new tires, brakes, rotor Hedwig M. Elder that, upon the Costanzo, Michael 21 Division St. 3,212.63
This newspaper will not and fuel pump. All new eng. Cards • Résumés Petition of Richard B. Cordes an Costanzo, Michael Clinton St. 260.31
knowingly accept any emission parts, 30 m.p.g., fully • Newsletters • Forms Order to Show Cause has been County of Delaware 8 Bates Ter. 1,176.13
loaded, asking $4,300 o.b.o. • Brochures • Programs granted requiring the above Re-
advertising for real estate Cunningham, Iva C. 6 Pineview Ter. 1,072.52
Call (770) 861-3224 or (404)
which is in violation of the 317-9348. 12-16tfnc • Envelopes • Raffle spondents to show cause before D’Angelo, Michael A. 47 Cartwright Ave. 261.95
the Supreme Court of the State
law. Our readers are hereby Tickets • Invitations • of New York County of Chenan-
D’Angelo, Michael A. 43 Cartwright Ave. 1,161.72
Darling, Suzanne 7-9 Main St. 1,416.85
informed that all dwellings WANTED TO BUY And More! go, at a Special Term thereof to DeLay, David 18 Glen Ave. 1,368.42
advertised in this newspaper be held at the Chenango County Derrick, Virginia 3 DeWitt Drive 679.27
are available on an equal HURLBURT COIN AND Courthouse in the City of Nor- Dexheimer, Christine 3 Prospect Dr. 1,640.91
opportunity basis. To PAPER - Buying old U.S. gold, wich, State of New York on the Doane, Charles W. 8 Ritton St. 870.21
complain of discrimination silver and copper coins, paper 29th day of April, 2011, why an DPA Equities of Fox St. 21,317.04
call HUD toll-free at 1-800- currency. Also buying antique Order should not be made by the Duffy, William J. 32-34 Bridge St. 1,562.15
fishing lures, gold & silver Court canceling and discharging Duvall, Kevin 248 Bird Ave. 1,187.37
669-9777. The toll-free 5 Winkler Road, Sidney, NY
pocket watches. Cash offers. the Mortgage made by Richard Ficarotta, Thomas 11 River St. 663.23
telephone number for the Appraisals. Ken - 607-693- (607) 561-3515 B. Cordes and Bernadine C. Fritzsch, Craig R. 53 Cartwright Ave. 1,164.64
hearing impaired is 1-800- 4818. 12-4wtfc www.sidneyfavoriteprinting.com Cordes to Fred W. Elder and Fritzsch, Diane P. 2 New St. 545.32
543-8294. Hedwig M. Elder in the sum Gauthier, Daniel G. 154-156 Johnston Cr. 1,076.46
of Fourteen Thousand Dollars Haarway Improvement, LLC 18 Overlook Drive 1,040.33
FOR SALE ($14,000) dated February 24, Haynes, Heather A. 9 Maple Ave. 897.54
The Tri-Town News 1979 and recorded February 26, Hoag, Adelbert E. 55 Willow St. 413.18
CLASSIFIED ADS $4.50 $25 DOWN PAYMENT 1979 in Liber 460 of Mortgages J.D. Properties, LLC 24 Liberty St. 1,145.29
PLAN gets your $100 new piece at page 826; and directing the Jewell, Elizabeth J. 12 Willow St. 938.73
of furniture home that same day. Clerk in whose office the said Jocius. Lisa M. 58 Pearl St. 1,271.63
$4.50 per week for the first 20 words, New, floor model, antique and Mortgage has been recorded to Kabot, John R. Jr. 23 Willow St. 713.02
5¢ for each word over 20 words pre-owned all in one place. Just mark the same upon his records Lane, John W. Jr. 215-221 Bird Ave. 868.23
Fill out and mail this coupon with your payment to the in! New warrantied mattress sets as cancelled and discharged, Light, Diane M. 5 Adams St. 1,093.13
$199, double sided for twice the and further ordering and direct- Magro, Giuseppe 9-11 Smith St. 1,187.85
Classified Department, PO Box 208, Sidney, NY 13838, or ing that the debts or obligations
life! Pete’s Furniture Barn, Rt. 7 Magro, Giuseppe 57-63 Main St. 2,388.88
call us at 561-3526 to place an ad. All ads must be in our secured by said Mortgage be
Unadilla. Lowest prices around. Mann, Peter G. 13 Lincoln Ave. 893.44
hands by Monday at 5 p.m. for Thursday’s paper. 607-369 2458 or 607-434-0334. cancelled. Melendez, May 29 Pearl St. 975.32
www.petesfurniturebarn.com Signed at Norwich, Mercurio, Michael A. 14 Ritton St. 1,206.28
3-30(8w)c New York Miketta, Michael G. 235 Johnston Circle 875.32
Name ________________________________________________ February 14, 2011 Nachshon, Sandra 43-45 Bridge St. 1,159.49
Hon. Kevin M. Dowd Nachshon, Sandra 5 Clinton St. 1,050.39
Adress _______________________________________________ VINYL REPLACEMENT Justice of the Supreme Court Nachshon, Sandra 19 Sherman Ave. 243.83
WINDOWS - Are you tired of 3-24(4w)c Nachshon, Sandra 17 Sherman Ave. 985.77
Phone ___________________________No of Weeks to run ____ those old windows? Think you Northrop, Joan 2 Bennett St. 999.27
can’t afford new windows? Call LEGAL NOTICE Orinski, Edward J. 10 Smith St. 1,225.74
Heading to be placed under ______________________________ Madison Vinyl for a Free Es- Packard, Wendy A. 51 Pearl St. 865.42
timate on Vinyl Replacement PLEASE TAKE NOTICE
Paden, Kenneth Sr. 5 Winkler Road 3,626.15
1________________ 2 ________________ 3 ________________ Windows or Siding and we’ll that the Annual Financial Re-
Platt, Thomas C. 18 East Main St. 1,542.94
make your day! 607-967-4323. port for the Town of Bainbridge
Pope, John A. 38 River St. 581.22
4________________ 5 ________________ 6 ________________ 25wtfc for fiscal year 2010 has been
Redouane, Katherine 71 Campmeeting St. 1,182.01
completed and filed with the
Richter, Carol 8 Webb Ave. 82.38
7________________ 8 ________________ 9 ________________ GIRLS CLOTHES – 20
Office of State Comptroller. A
Richter, Carol 10 Webb Ave. 641.87
copy of this report is available
shirts- most girls’ large, some Rivers, Charles C. Jr. 74 Pearl St. 1,036.28
10______________ 11 _______________ 12 ________________ women’s XS, 3 pairs sz. 0 jeans,
for inspection during regular
Robbins, Sharon M. 12 Division St. 1,705.37
office hours at the Bainbridge
3 sweatshirts, 3 skirts,. Most Ruff, Robert L. 1 Bates Terrace 1,083.71
13______________ 14 _______________ 15 ________________ Town Clerk’s Office, 15 North
Old Navy, some Aeropastel. Sangvic, Eric 6 Delaware Ave. 855.37
Main Street, Bainbridge.
$20 o.b.o. for all. Will sell sepa- Santana Emilio J. III 43 Pleasant St. 1,480.96
16______________ 17 _______________ 18 ________________ Dated March 2, 2011
rately if interested. 639-3169. Savino, Benjamin A. 9 Keith St. 965.37
This many words $4.50. Deborah Hromada,
1-6tfnc Seancony, L.P. 3 Mang Drive 5,097.37
19______________ 20 _______________ 5¢ per word from here. Town Clerk 3-10(1w)c
Simonds, Tracy A. 1 Sunset Ave. 1,210.91
21______________ 22 _______________ 23 ________________ LEGAL NOTICE Smith, Steve Ian 222 Bird Ave. 164.75
561-3526 Taormina, John
Taormina, John
55-57 Pleasant St.
8 Smith St.
989.43
1,007.56
24______________ 25 _______________ 26 ________________ The Sidney Central School
Puts you District Audit Committee will Taormina, John
Thomson, Ann Marie
8 Adams St.
6 Secor St.
1,056.49
920.77
27______________ 28 _______________ 29 ________________ hold its next meeting on March
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ROAD AGAIN
ah Valley to the west and Rock- wave.
fish Valley to the east. We have We stop at another rock area,
quite a view of the Appalachian and read a sign that tells us in
BY NANCY SUE BURNS hardwood forests. This area was
once cleared for agriculture,
the months of June and July, the
cliff we are looking at served
trade routes, timber harvesting the White Rock community as a
The Blue Ridge Parkway Offers a Scenic Adventure
and subsistence living. Looking timepiece. Twenty minutes after
In last week’s column we River, the same river portrayed at what now appears to be a vast sunlight strikes the rock’s face,
left you leaving Luray, Va. and in a familiar old song. wilderness that would not be dark falls in the valley below.
heading for the Blue Ridge Park- While the surrounding land very accessible to man; it gives In the higher areas, we can
way. We welcome you along as appears devoid of bright colors one an insight into the difficul- see that fall has arrived. Yellow
we continue our adventure. there is something attractive ties that faced those who opened is prominent and there is some
We first take Rt. 211 and then about the rich brown soil. There up this area. rust, but little red.
A FARM MUSEUM on the Blue Ridge Parkway pro- 340 to where we will pick up the seems to be an abundance of Information along the way At Yankee Horse Ridge we
vides a realistic look at the past. The single room cabin Blue Ridge Parkway, which is ac- lovely little rural churches along points out that this outcropping see evidence of an old logging
(above) is typical of those that once housed farm fami- cessible from a number of points this road, some built with old- was once a landmark that guided railroad. Early in the 20th cen-
lies. People versed in the area’s history (below) are on on the major highway. We see fashioned steeples, and others wagon trains over the Howards- tury a lumber company built a
hand to talk with visitors many large barns and open fields with a solid look that says they ville Turnpike in the 1840s. It narrow gage railroad into the
along these pretty country roads. have successfully withstood was a major route across the mountains. Fifty miles long, the
Always the mountains are in the time. Fields of dried corn stalks narrow ridge until the railroad railroad moved more than 100
background with their rounded sit side by side the green fields came. The railroad is credited million board feet of logs to the
tops and just a bit of color. that have obviously had the ben- with really opening up this area. mill.
Up ahead are two large build- efit of irrigation. The banks of Adjacent to the visitor’s cen- Mountains now at a lower el-
ings and a sign that reads Page mountains in the distance ap- ter is a farm museum. While the evation resemble green-carpeted
Valley Flea Market. While I pear to be layered, one on top of buildings that were once here are steps. The roads, however, have
generally hate shopping, some- another. gone, the single room cabin and a carpet of dried rust colored
times it’s fun to poke through We arrive at Waynesboro outbuildings represent those in leaves that crunch as we walk.
boxes and tables of miscella- where we can get on the Blue the early days. A waning garden We pass through Bluff Mt.
neous – yes, junk – to see what Ridge Parkway. The parkway still looks healthy, even in the tunnel and down the road stop
one might turn up. I collect travels along the world’s oldest fall season, and we see tobacco at the visitor’s center on the
snowmen and I find several for mountain range, so says the liter- hanging to dry. Close your eyes, James River. The sign tells us
50 cents each. ature. It passes through the many imagine life here, and the hard that the river flows from the
1-800-726-0537 ClusterFlyControl.com An older lady pushing a gro-
cery cart full of her “treasures”
coves and forests that make up
Southern Appalachia. Called
work necessary just to keep your
family fed and a roof over their
mountains through Lynchburg
and Richmond to the coast. It
comes by, commenting on my America’s favorite drive, the 469 heads. is Virginia’s longest river and
finds. “Ed has some real valu- miles goes from the Shenandoah Several gentlemen are on is considered the state’s most
Cluster Fly, able stuff here,” she assures me. National Park in the north, south hand demonstrating use of the important corridor. Before the
Lady Bug, “You just have to hunt for ‘em,” to the Great Smoky Mt. National farming implements. “See this Civil War, investors built a canal
Boxelder Bug, Ray says I have hunted long Park. Authorization to build the knife,” says one man, picking from Richmond to Buchanan.
Spider and Cricket. enough and it’s time to get back parkway came in the 1930s as a up a knife off the wooden table. River transportation was consid-
on the road. Depression public works proj- “It had to be very sharp to do its ered very reliable. Tow barges
One price. Now we see wide valleys, ect. It was the nation’s first and job. Even young boys knew had and packet boats carried wheat,
One treatment. bounded by the beautiful moun- longest rural parkway. to use it. ” And I’m thinking, you pig iron and dry goods. Regular
tains. Partway up the mountains We are following the guide- had to be pretty skillful or you runs were made up and down
Five results.® we can spot a number of cabins. post markers, which provide could loose a finger. the James River until expansion
We pass over the Shenandoah information on the sights and We can’t help but notice the of the railroad made the canal
blue color and haze that hangs obsolete. We take a walk down
over the mountains. The man under the bridge that spans the
playing the part of the farmer river to get a look at the restored
says some of it is from the locks.
mountain’s rich vegetation but We have traveled only 60
unfortunately today a lot of it is miles on the parkway, but it is
from pollution in the eastern half late in the afternoon and soon
of the United States, Over 75 per will be dark. We must find our
cent of the pollutants come from way back to a “speedier” high-
coal fired power sources. way. We exit onto Rt. 501, which
The beautiful Blue Ridge turns out to be a winding road.
Parkway is considered to be one We find ourselves twisting and
of the most ecologically diverse turning down off the mountain
areas in the world. There’s infor- on what a sign says is the Lee
mation that says on the parkway Jackson Memorial Highway.
lands you can pick up to a gallon Tomorrow we will be on our
of nuts, berries, fruit and mush- way to Tennessee, but we are
rooms for your personal use. glad we took the time to explore
All other natural features are this area along the way. There
protected. are so many adventures out
We see many motorcycles there. You never know what’s
on the road. It must make for a around the next corner!