POB 326 Newark Valley, NY 13811-0326

Serving the Southern Tier

COVER ARTIST

Leanne Riegel
Newark Valley, NY

Dates to Remember
1

Arbor Day in ND, VT

Loyalty Day
May Day
Summer Olympics canceled because of
World War II (1940)
3-9
Be Kind to Animals Week
5
Cinco de Mayo
National Teachers Day
6
Nurses Day
Penny Black worlds 1st adhesive
postage stamp (1840)
7
National Day of Prayer
Ocean liner Lusitania sinks 18 min. after
a German WWI U-boat strikes it with a
torpedo (1915)
8
V-E Day (1945)
9
International Migratory Bird Day
10
Mothers Day
14
Ascension Day
15
First nylon stockings sold in stores in NY
City (1940)
16
Armed Forces Day
17-23 Arbor Day in ME
20
Eliza Doolittle Day (My Fair Lady)
23
Lucky Penny Day (See a penny pick it up,
all day long youll have good luck.)
18
Arbor Day in AK
21
American Red Cross (1881)
23
Shavuot (begins at sundown, and marks
the giving of the Torah on Mt. Sinai)
24
Pentecost
25
Memorial Day
Buddha Day

COVER DESIGN
Summertime at Treman Falls
Oil on canvas

ABOUT THE ARTIST

Leanne Riegel is a freshman at Liberty University in
Virginia, where she is pursuing a double major in Studio
Art and Strategic Communications. She grew up in
Newark Valley, and appreciates how much its school
system values the arts. The encouragement and
direction from many knowledgeable and caring teachers
over the years have been invaluable to her personal
growth.
Leanne is particularly interested in watercolor and oil
painting, and enjoys working from life. Some of her
favorite subject matter can be found in nature, though
she loves the challenge and creativity of illustration.
Leanne is currently taking classes in drawing and graphic
design, and hopes to study abroad in Rome to continue
her education.
Leanne accepts commissions, and can be contacted via
email at lriegel@liberty.edu.

Motherhood is priced
Of God, at price no man
May dare to lessen or misunderstand.
~ Helen Hunt Jackson

May is Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month

May is also Motorcycle Awareness Month - All
motorists are reminded to safely "share the road"
with motorcycles and to be extra alert to help
keep motorcyclists safe.
Motorcyclists are
reminded to make
themselves visible to
other motorists.
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Thought for the Month

There is no failure except in no longer trying.
~ Elbert Hubbard

May 2015

VOL. 14, No. 9

Features

Cover Design/About the Artist ................. 2

Memories of Catatonk In the 1930s & 40s ............. 4
Kiribati Diary (chapter 21) ............. 5
Back On Broad Street - Down Waverly Way .......... 6
Owegos Indian Maiden Sa-Sa-Na Loft (part 7) ... 8
Senior Scene ...................... 10
Writing From My Rocker ................. 11
After the Fire ... 12
Our Daily Bread .................... 16
Mindclips ..................... 17
Legendarium A Screenplay (Episode 5, part 3 contd) .. 19
Peace Like A River (part 1) .... 20
Annies Corner ... 21
Health & Fitness ..................... 22
Our World, Our Home .................. 24
The Viper 25
First Nation ... 27
Poetic License ............................ 28
Not-So-Gourmet Recipes ................... 32
Essential Oils - Then and Now (part 133) ........... 33
Word Search Puzzle & Maze ...................... 36
Animal Heart Tugs .................. 38
Young Poets .. 43
A Laughing Matter ..................... 44
Whats Happening ..................... 45

Miscellaneous

Dining Guide to Area Restaurants ......................

Home Improvement .............................
Businesses & Services Directory ......................
Car Care ...................................

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MEMORI ES OF CATATONK
I N THE 1 930s & 40s

By Dick Anderson

Among the teachers many

responsibilities were maintaining
the fire, cleaning the school, the toilet
and sundry duties, performed by building maintenance
crews in present day school systems. The toilet was
unisex, and of course an outside privy. One of the
necessary duties to provide some student and teacher
comfort was keeping the water bucket filled. Each
morning an older student would cross the road to the
Kyle Farm (the home of Jean Dence), fill the water
bucket from a hand pump, bring it back and place it on
a shelf in front of the classroom. Anyone wanting a
drink would use a cup with a long handle on it, which
was always in the pail, take a drink and put it back.
Everyone used the same cup.

difficult for all grades to study because the teacher

was nearly always talking to another group. Reading,
writing and arithmetic were the key subjects. Nonessential ones were, for the most part, not addressed.
There were, of course, recess periods, plus lunch time,
and weather permitting outdoor activities were
enjoyed during these breaks. The road was much
narrower then, the building smaller and the front lawn
much larger. A chain was hung between two large
trees in the front, with a seat on it, creating a
wonderful swing. Because of the long chain, it could
reach amazing heights. Younger students enjoyed a
teeter totter during recess. Some of the older
students other activities were playing catch with an
old baseball, no gloves available, or chasing each other
in a game of tag. The teacher would often join in the
fun and games.
The best part of the day was walking to and from
school. Going to was pretty much a direct line, but
when returning home, we would often get sidetracked, exploring the creek, walking down the
railroad, climbing the hill, digging out a woodchuck
hole and a variety of other simple but fun adventures.
But, as all good things must come to an end, the
teacher announced one day that it would be closing at
the end of the school year and we would all be
attending the new centralized school in Candor. I have
wonderful memories of those long ago days with my
friends when we were young. But, we must also
recognize the tendency to forget difficult times and
only remember the good ones. Maybe that is for the
best. Never dwell on the negative.

To better understand life in a one-room school, let me

describe a days activity. Our teacher would instruct
the first grade students in a subject, give them an
assignment, and then move onto the next grade. Upon
reaching and teaching the highest grade, he would
return to the first grade class and start over. It was
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Ki ri bati Di ary

Submitted by and in memory of Kay Perkins

In 1997 Kay Perkins began a 2-year

stint in Kiribati as a member of the
Peace Corps. While there, she kept
a diary of her experiences. She
graciously shared this diary with us, so that we can
share it with our readers.
SOME FACTS ABOUT KIRIBATI:
Kiribati is an island nation located in the central
tropical Pacific Ocean. The name Kiribati is the local
pronunciation of "Gilberts", derived from the main
island chain, the Gilbert Islands, which in turn were
named after the British explorer Thomas Gilbert, who
discovered the islands. The capital, South Tarawa,
consists of a number of islets connected through a
series of causeways, located in the Tarawa
archipelago. Kiribati is a member of the
Commonwealth of Nations, the IMF and the World
Bank, and became a full member of the United
Nations in 1999.

2 /4 / 9 8
I found out something this AM! One of the team that came up is
surveying the island to see the age of the atolls. He is an Irishman
from Australia. He taught in Figi at the U of the Pacific for 20 years
before going to Australia. He said there is a problem with Air
Marshall. They were delayed three days and didnt get all their
surveying equipment. So thats why no mail! If only I could have
known something like that Id feel better. Decided I need to talk to
Tabwaki to set up a time to meet the old men and the council. I
probably should have done that first!
2 /5 / 9 8
Tabwaki says the council is meeting today, so I can meet them then.
I gave Tabwaki a copy of the Health Program. He apparently didnt
have one. No plane and its 9:30 looks bad for mail once again!
That means the team will be here until Monday. Ill have to talk to
them some more.
~ To be continued

CHAPTER TWENTY-ONE

2/3/98
They took them to Naku first thing this AM. They are
not a pediatric team they are an agricultural team.
Came to take soil samples. There are two foreigners
one with an artificial leg. I saw them ride by on a
motorcycle. They havent approached me. Ill take a
walk tonight and see if I can see them.
I couldnt find out if there was any mail yesterday and
finally I found Tabwako. He said no mail came,
maybe Friday. Ive felt like crying all day. The worst
part of this assignment is not getting any mail for so
long. Maybe Im expecting more mail than Ill ever
get. I baked a cake in my oven last night. It was gone
in a flash when I took it over to the council office. No
one saved a piece for anyone! Apparently there are
less than 20 ovens on the island. I treated myself to
bread and raspberry jam for breakfast. What a treat!
The youth group gave me a coconut. Hope I know
what to do with it. Im cooking beans for supper. I
have two eggs, but am hoarding them. My food locker
feels really hot inside. Ill have to look at the book that
tells about food lockers. No wonder Im depressed the last letter I got was a fax from Pat Darcy dated
1/15. Its been a month since I got a regular letter and
Pats fax got all screwed up. I was only able to read
maybe a third of it.
2 /4 / 9 8

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On Mother's Day I have written a poem for you. In the interest of

poetic economy and truth, I have succeeded in concentrating my
deepest feelings and beliefs into two perfectly crafted lines:

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You're my mother,
I would have no other!

~ Forest Houtenschil
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Furnaces
Parts & Pieces

Back On Broad Street

Susquehanna River Archaeological Center
of Native American Studies (SRAC)
345 Broad St., Waverly, NY 607-565-7960
Website: www.SRACenter.org

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SRAC is hosting a Spring Cleanup Drive: It's that time of the year
when you just want to clean out the house and garage and get rid
of all of the clutter! Call SRAC at 607-565-7960 and we will come
and pick up items that we can sell to raise
funds and help you clean out! From outdoor
equipment to used furniture, old record
albums, vintage items, collectables and even
vehicles - just give us a call, and you can claim whatever we sell
your items for on your next years taxes! Thanks for whatever you
can do to help our museum! We are all volunteers trying to keep
the largest museum of Native American artifacts in the region
open - and with your help we can!

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Mark your calendarsOn August 2nd from 9am-5pm

(rain or shine), downtown Waverly will have a huge
festival filled with crafts, artisans, artwork, food,
music and even an auction- a fundraiser for the
Susquehanna River Archaeological Center (SRAC).
The event will cause Broad Street to be closed from Pennsylvania
Ave. to Waverly Street and be filled with street and food vendors,
free childrens games and prizes, music, a Chinese auction, and
many other things to do. A food court will also be set up to enjoy
many food selections being served by the Railhouse Restaurant
and many other food vendors.
Vendors, especially antique dealers, flea market dealers, and food
vendors are being sought. Cost is $60 for a 10x10 vendor space,
$100 for food vendor space (food vendors must have license), and
$25 for non-profit 10x10 space (churches and non-profits are
encouraged to hold rummage sales). Deadline to apply is July 15th.
SRAC will also hold a huge rummage sale at this event, and is
looking for donations of saleable items from your attics and
garages, with all proceeds going to SRAC. Household goods,
furniture, antiques, outdoor equipment, tools, artwork, vehicles,
boats, collectibles are welcomedplease, no clothing, pianos, or
tvs. Drop off donations at SRAC or call us to pick them up.
Donations are tax deductible.
Looking for volunteers to work at the event. Sponsor organizations
are also being sought, and will be mentioned on the website and in
all event ads. Check the website at waverlysattic.com for more
information, or call 607-565-7960.
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Down Waverly Way

Crooked River Artisan
& Antique Co-Op
358 Broad Street, Waverly, NY

Co-op Member of the Month:

The Crooked River Co-op
announces the latest member of
the month - Jake Nothstein, an
avid collector of vintage toys and
movie posters, etc. with a
specialization in Transformers.
Stop in and check out his booth in
the Co-op, with fifty vendors and
many great items to choose from.
Open 10am - 6pm daily!
The Tioga County Open Door Mission and
The Red Door Thrift Store and Community
Center are "all fired up" about opening a new Senior
Food Pantry which will also offer outreach services in
Waverly, NY and we need your help to raise funds!
You can become a contestant in the 1st Annual
Ghost Pepper Pizza Challenge at the Railhouse
Restaurant and Taproom on Broad St. in Waverly on Saturday, May 30th.
Festivities will begin at 3pm. To enter, you must raise $100 by May 15th
and complete an official entry form. Don't waste any time.....come pick up a
contestant information packet at the Open Door Mission at 425 North
Avenue in Owego or at The Red Door at 359 Broad St. in Waverly. We
encourage you to seek local sponsors, enlist fans, and spread the hype!
The winner of the challenge will receive $200, a commemorative t-shirt,
recovery basket, bragging rights, and your name on a trophy that will be
displayed at the Railhouse Taproom all year long. The individual who raises
the most money overall will go home with a $50 gift certificate for dinner at
the Railhouse and a commemorative t-shirt. For details, please call
(607) 687-1121 or visit our blog at
opendoormissionandthereddoor.weebly.com.
Its that time of year again! Spring Clean Out! We, at The Red Door Thrift
Store and Community Center on Broad St. in Waverly, are happy to come
and pick up your gently used items. Call us at (607) 687-1121 for a pickup
today! We have been doing good works in the local community since
1968! Your donations can make a difference in someones life. Did you
know that we have a food pantry in Lockwood and, as mentioned above, are
opening a Senior Food Pantry in Waverly? With the help of donations from
our community, we are able to continue to fund these projects as well as our
continuous outreach efforts to support those in need. Remember that your
donations are always tax-deductible and we are happy to provide the
paperwork. Thank you for showing your support!
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NOTE TO READERS

We ran the story of Sa-Sa-Na Loft, Owegos Indian Maiden,

in 39 parts, from March 2005 through May 2008. Due to
requests to repeat the story, and for the benefit of new
readers who missed it the first time, we are re-running the
story. It was lovingly compiled by Marilyn Searles, who
passed away as we were going to print with the first chapter.
We hope she enjoyed reading it in heaven, and will enjoy this
encore!

Owegos Indian Maiden

Sa-Sa-Na Loft

Compiled and submitted by, and in loving memory of

Marilyn T. Searles
(Part 7)

Sa-Sa-Na Loft and the Teacher (contd)

By Steve Lawrence

Sa-Sa-Na continued on. In 1987, a light was installed

here to illuminate the monument and to remind the
people of Owego of the light I brought into their
midst. I was grateful to the kind people who arranged
to have the light installed, but I knew that you had
been shining a light for many years. While the light on
the hill illuminates the area around the monument,
the light you lit within the hearts of young people
burns far brighter and longer. It is an eternal flame.
Sa-Sa-Nas companion spirit was beginning to
understand, and with a growing sense of assertance
and contentment, replied, I see, and by bringing my
students here, I deepened my understanding that
whoever teaches young people to focus on
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Paraprosdokians
(figures of speech in which
the latter part of a sentence
or phrase is surprising or
unexpected)
Behind every
successful man
is his woman.
And behind the
fall of a
successful man
is usually
another woman.

similarities among people of different backgrounds or

beliefs perpetuates that message you dedicated your
life to. And that whoever leaves a legacy of harmony
and understanding will never be forgotten.
Sa-Sa-Na nodded and said Yes, that is right. Your
teachings kept my hopes and dreams alive, just as the
teaching of those who follow you will keep your hopes
and dreams alive. It is an endless gift, provided there
are enough kind and strong souls to keep giving it.
The other spirit said, So its like a torch, a beacon, and
I helped to keep it lit. Im proud to have done so. Said
Sa-Sa-Na: You should be proud, Connie, yours was a
life well lived.
Connie Lawrence passed into the Spirit World on April
9, 1991. In June of 1997, the last class of 6th graders
she taught graduated from Owego Free Academy.
Connies final resting place is not far from the Indian
Girl Monument. Young people have been seen walking
over to pay their respects to their beloved teachers
grave after being at Sa-Sa-Nas gravesite.
~ To be continued

Never Give Up - Inspirational Stories

When Bell Telephone was struggling to get started, its

owners offered all their rights to Western Union for
$100,000. The offer was disdainfully rejected with the
pronouncement, What use could this company make
of an electrical toy.
How many of us have a telephone
(or 2 or 3) today?

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Roses
Tulips
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Iris
Lily
Houseplants

CEL EBRATE TEACHERS

National Teacher Day is on Tuesday
during Teacher Appreciation Week,
which takes place first full week of May.
The origins of Teacher Day are murky.
Around 1944 Wisconsin teacher Ryan Krug began
corresponding with political and education leaders
about the need for a national day to honor teachers.
Woodbridge wrote to Eleanor Roosevelt who in 1953
persuaded the 81st Congress to proclaim a National
Teacher Day. The National Education Association
(NEA) along with its Kansas and Indiana state affiliates
and the Dodge City (KS) local lobbied Congress to
create a national day celebrating teachers. Congress
declared March 7, 1980, as National Teacher Day for
that year only. NEA and its affiliates continued to
observe Teacher Day on the first Tuesday in March
until 1985, when the National PTA established Teacher
Appreciation Week as the first full week of May. The
NEA Representative Assembly then voted to make the
Tuesday of that week National Teacher Day.
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SENIOR SCENE

SENIOR EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM

Offered by Tioga Opportunities, Inc.

The Senior Community Service Employment Program
is being offered by Tioga Opportunities.

Tioga Opportunities
Dept of Aging

Countryside Community Center

9 Sheldon Guile Blvd, Owego

Contact info: 607-687-4120 or 1-866-352-3680

If you are age 55 or over, have an income below 125%

of the Federal Poverty Guidelines, and are currently
unemployed, the Department of Aging may have a
position available for you.
This program is an opportunity for a part-time
position where you will gain valuable job skills.
For more info, please call 687-4120, ext. 314.

MAY MEAL SCHEDULE

Thurs, May 7 Mothers Day Luncheon
(11:30am-12:30pm) - Lemon Garlic Chicken
Thurs, May 14 Night Dining (4:30-6pm)
Spaghetti & Meatballs Dinner
Entertainment: Bonni-Lee and the New
Country Express
Weds, May 20 Blood pressure screenings
11:15am-12:30pm
Mon, May 25 CLOSED for Memorial Day
Suggested contribution:

Lunch: 11:30am-12:30pm Mon-Fri

$4 age 60+ ~ $6 under age 60
Night Dining: $5 age 60+ ~ $7 under age 60
Salad bar offered most days

COPING WITH VISION LOSS PROGRAM

Hosted by Tioga Opportunities, Inc.

Tues, May 19 from 2:30-3:30pm
Countryside Community Center (9 Sheldon Guile Blvd,
Owego)
Learn about various coping strategies if you or a loved
one is dealing with vision loss. A representative from
AVRE (Association for Vision Rehabilitation &
Employment) will present information on how to
maximize remaining vision, ways to maintain
independence by adapting daily living skills, and
methods to stay up-to-date with the latest adaptive
equipment technology.
Program is free, but registration is required.
To reserve your seat by May 15, call 687-4120, x 331.

SUBSTANCE USE AND ABUSE AMONG OLDER

ADULTS PROGRAM

VOLUNTEER DRIVERS URGENTLY NEEDED

- Dept. of Aging Home Delivered Meals Program

Volunteer drivers are needed for the Home Delivered
Meals Program in Tioga County.
The Dept. of Aging at Tioga Opportunities, Inc.
provides over 950 home delivered meals to
homebound residents in Tioga County each week.
Drivers are needed for Apalachin, Berkshire, Candor,
Newark Valley, Owego, Richford, Spencer and
Waverly.

Hosted by Tioga Opportunities, Inc.

Wed, May 20 from 2:30-3:30pm
Tioga Opportunities, Inc. (9 Sheldon Guile Blvd,
Owego)

Presentation on substance use and abuse will give

older adults and their caregivers the tools needed to
recognize and address problem behaviors, especially
relating to prescription drugs and alcohol.
A representative from the TC Council on Alcoholism
and Substance Abuse will present this important
information.

Program is free, but please reserve a seat by May 18

Continued support from the community is essential to
by calling 687-4120, ext. 331.
this valuable program.
For more info, call Kristin Sherman (Nutrition
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reason, except that she loves you!

Writing From My Rocker

By Hazel Goodrich
I sat down to write about Mothers Day and
wondered if there were a way to make this message
special just for moms. My little voice that pretends to
be my muse whispered in my ear, Moms are special
and dont need your help. But here goes anyway.
Think about it. Who fills the salt and pepper shakers?
Who picks up the clutter every morning after the night
before? How about the back-up for the ketchup,
mustard and mayo thats always in the cupboard? Who
makes sure there is always toilet paper and tissues?
Who gets between you and Dad when hes a little (or a
lot) grumpy? Who always knows where the other sock
or shoe got to when the school bus is out front?
Then there are the times right or wrong that Mom
defends you as fiercely as a bear does her cubs in
dangerous situations. The times when friends let you
down but Mom has a shoulder for you to cry on, when
you came in last instead of winning first place. How
comforting those extra hugs she gives you for no
reason, except that she loves you!

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Of course, no mom is perfect and the many times

she said no, or volunteered you for unwanted
chores or neighborhood good deeds, may
sometimes tip the scales towards the less-thanperfect side, but she is your mom, after all.
Appreciate her, bear with the imperfections. Learn
from the mistakes shes willing to share. This is how
you learned to be a mom, this is the person you will
someday see in the mirror if you havent already.
So this message is to future moms, present moms
and especially for you who no longer have children
at home. Give yourself a pat on the back, find a
mom who needs a pat on the back and share the
memories.
May God grant you all special
blessings on your special day!

Mothers Day Thoughts

A man loves his sweetheart the most, his

wife the best, but his mother the longest.
~ Irish Proverb

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AFTER THE FI RE,

L OCAL BUSINESS WI L L RE-BUILD
A Story of tragedy, hope & determi nati on

On March 23rd, the greenhouse owned by Kay Shaw,

proprietor of Kays Rare Cactus and Succulents in Nichols,
NY, was consumed by a fire, which destroyed the
greenhouse and its contentsover 2500 rare and exotic
plants, and all accessories, pots and equipment.
Miraculously, Mrs. Shaw and her daughter, Olivia, who had
been in the greenhouse minutes before the fire erupted, were
unharmed. The blaze burned so hot and fast that the
greenhouse was completely engulfed within minutes. Had
the 2 occupants not exited when they did, they could have
been trapped inside.
.

Over 2500 rare and exotic plants destroyed

HOW THE BUSINESS BEGAN
Mrs. Shaw, always a plant lover, used to raise African
Violets, but became obsessed with cactus and exotic plants
following a trip to Arizona with her daughter Sunceray
(Sunny), where she was introduced to the world of cactus.
Formerly of NY City, she relocated to Nichols in 1985, to be
closer to nature and to enjoy the uncrowded beauty of a
small town. She and her husband Jim purchased the
greenhouse a couple of years later, and over the years
stocked it with many rare and beautiful species of cactus and
succulent plants. She was a regular vendor at the monthly
Elks Emporium in Owego and at many venues throughout
NY state, and was well known for her extensive knowledge of
the care and growing of her plants.
Happy times
Kay Shaw
in her
greenhouse

The greenhouse on her property required regular

maintenancefilling wood and kerosene stoves to maintain
the proper heat at night and during the cold winter months;
frequent misting of the plants, etc. It was a task shared by
her family, primarily Kays devoted husband Jim until his
passing in 2011. Jim called himself the maintenance man
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in that role he would lovingly clean out the greenhouse, stock

the wood stove, and according to Kay, anything I wanted
him to do, he was there. With Jim gone, and advancing age,
it was becoming increasingly more difficult to handle the
greenhouse chores, but its an absolute necessity in the
cactus business. When the fire destroyed the greenhouse, it
seemed like the end of an era.
Nothing
but the
metal
frame
remains
since
the fire
FUTURE PL ANS
After much deliberation and soul searching, Mrs. Shaw has
decided to rebuild the business. Thoughtful individuals have
been donating plant cuttings, and she has begun ordering
new plants from her regular suppliers. Her plans involve the
purchase of a new, more modern greenhouse, a model that
comes complete with a heavy duty electric heater (so no
more loading the stoves), an automatic misting system,
benches, an exhaust fan, a thermostat, a solar roof vent
opener and a sunscreen shade cloth.

FI NANCI AL CONSIDERATI ONS

The new greenhouse (20L x 15W) will be a bit smaller than
the one that burned, but its modern amenities will make it
easier to maintain. Insurance did not cover the loss, so Kays
daughter Sunny has started a GoFundMe account to help
raise the considerable amount needed for this project.
Anyone who would like to contribute can do so online at
GoFundMe.com/gbeeaaz4. If you have any problems
accessing the account please call Sunny at 607-699-1069.
Her daughter Olivia is also planning a community fundraiser
through her organization, the Rainbow Healing Center of
America. Details are still in the works for the fundraiser.
Kay Shaw has been a kind and considerate business owner
and neighbor, and now needs a caring community to stand
with her as she rebuilds. Lets all help put Kays Rare Cactus
and Succulents back in business!

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As a kid, we didnt have a TV,

so Ma filled our childhood evenings by reading Little
Golden Books. Oh how we loved story time, even
though we always wanted more and knew that
dreaded bedtime was next. We both had stacks of
books and would eagerly go to Mas side and be
enthralled by each character she brought to life for us.
We both learned to read well before Kindergarten by
telling the stories along with her, and eventually
learning the printed words that went along with her
voice. Once we learned to read our house was full of
books, and we were given free reign with all of them.
Some were beyond us, like War and Peace, and
whatever book Bishop Fulton Sheen wrote.
There was one book, however, that fascinated me, but
Ma wouldnt allow me to read Shaggo. She said it
was an adult story not suited for kids, so I left it alone
in the cellar for many years, passing it by every time I
went down there, but eyeing it curiously.
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When I was in my 40s and Ma had passed on, I

decided to take it home and finally read it. It was the
story of a young bison curious about what lay beyond
the fence of the corral he lived in with his mother.
Although Shaggo could see through the fence, hed
been forbidden to go beyond. One day, he defied the
rules and broke through. He encountered many
animals which were less than friendly, and as he ran
from them, Shaggo became disoriented and couldnt
find his corral. He spent the night alone and was afraid
in strange surroundings. When he found his way home
the next day, his mom was happy to see him, but he
got a stern lecture to never stray from the herd again,
so he settled in and never went out again.
After reading the story, I realized that Ma had been
protecting us, but there comes a time when a kid has
to venture forth and find whats right for him. Ma just
didnt want me to try too soon.

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"Armed Forces Day this

year should serve to
emphasize the practical
application of
unification in action,
and to remind us of the
continued need for
unity in our Armed
Forces and among all of
our citizens in the
interests of security and
peace."
~ Robert D. Lovett,
Former Secretary of
Defense

I N HONOR OF

By Marnie Schrader

Many times we memorialize

the sacrifice of the veteran,
but fail to remember those at home waiting for the return
of their loved ones. My parents were at Brooksville, Florida
for Dad's flight training. He was a WW2 B-17 pilot. Married
service members often shared living arrangements with
other couples. Not only was this beneficial financially, but
good company for the wives. Ralph and Louise often
shared living quarters with Dad and Mom. Dad and Ralph
were both pilots and flew together many times.
This particular day, Dad and Ralph were not flying
together. The men were practicing formation flying when
two planes crashed, killing Ralph. Crashes were common in
training, but when it affected someone you knew, that was
something else. I can't fathom what the wives endured
daily. It is war time - rationing, single parenting, constant
moving, training stepped up, rush to replace planes and
men for the war effort. The stress on all must have been
astronomical. (Dad and Mom moved 23 times in 3 years.)
Following retrieval of the remains, Dad was to escort
Ralph's remains home to South Dakota. Mom was to
accompany Louise to South Dakota. It is January and
Louise is 8 months pregnant! What does one do?
Suppress sorrow and shock? You go into automatic
'military drive'. After all, the wives are military too! There
is a job to do and you are going to do your best to
accomplish it. These are your friends in need and you are
going to support them.
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Dad traveled by train took one week to get to

South Dakota and Mom and Louise took
everything available - plane, train, car and bus.
Along the way the stress got to Louise and she
went into early labor. Once she rested and was
examined by a doctor, her pains left and the trip
continued.
After the funeral Dad and Mom returned to
Florida and Dad's training continued. Mom has
spoken many times of just watching Dad take off
and once hearing he didn't have a co-pilot when
there was some kind of malfunction. For Dad's
80th birthday I gave him a B-17 flight at the War
Plane Museum. I watched Mom's face as he took
off. She was reliving each of his previous take offs.
Will he return? These women had no training on
how to cope with this aspect of the war. We owe
them recognition as well as the veteran. They
fought their war too!

~~

They fell, but o'er their glorious grave

Floats free the banner of the cause they died to
save. ~Francis Marion Crawford

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THE PASTORS STUDY

THE LOVE OF A MOTHER
Charm is deceptive, and beauty is fleeting; but a woman who
fears the LORD is to be praised. - Proverbs 31:30 NIV
Greetings from the Pastors Study. According to the Knoxville NewsSentinel, Police Chief Phil Keith was in the middle of a city council
meeting in Knoxville, Tennessee when his pager beeped. Startled to
see that the call was from his mother, he rushed to the press table
and phoned her. Philip Keith, are you chewing gum? demanded
his mom, who had been watching on cable TV. Yes, maam. Well,
it looks awful. Spit it out. Keith dutifully removed the gum and
went back to his meeting. Moms are great, arent they!?
When I think of Mothers Day I think about the word love. What
better word describes the feelings and actions of a woman towards
her children? We see it in her eyes as she looks at them and watches
them from infancy through adulthood. We hear it in her voice as she
recites their latest accomplishments.
This kind of love comes from God. It is a sacrificial love. She is
patient and kindoften putting up with stuff from us that she
should not have to. We say and do things - we develop attitudes
that are unbecoming. Yet, often our moms show incredible patience
towards us.
She may remember our past wrongs but does not hold them against
us. It hurts her as much as it does us when we falter and failure.
That is one of the ways that she protects us. And she always trusts,
always hopes and always perseveres on our behalf. When everyone
writes us off, Mom is always there standing on the sideline of our
lives cheering us on, hoping for the best and knowing that we can
do it! Isnt it great to have a mom in your corner?
Lastly, a godly mom prays for you. Chuck Swindoll shared one time
about a Mothers Day card that a child had made that reflected a
childs memory of one of his mothers prayers. I remember a
Mothers Day card I saw that was really cute. It was a great big card
written in a little childs printing - little first-grade printing. On the
front was a little boy with untied sneakers. He had a wagon, and
toys were everywhere. He had a little cut on his face and there were
smudges all over this card. It read, Mom, I remember that little
prayer you used to say for me every day. Inside was the prayer:
God help you if you ever do that again.
Seriously, Mom knows from whom the true Source of strength and
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hope comes. Going before the Lord on our behalf,

our moms ask for Gods blessing upon our lives.
Thanks, Mom! Thanks for all you do!
God bless you. See you in church.

Pastor Jim

Rev. James A. Rice, Pastor

First Baptist Church of Endicott
Pastor_fbcendicott@yahoo.com

Mindclips

By Ann Lowdermilk
It never occurred to me in those
early years before leaving home to
be on my own in the 1960s, that my parents were by
example exposing me to an important principle, that
being to be responsible for ones own tasks.
Looking back to those years, Mom was always home
when I got home from school (we were a one car
family, and my Dad used it for his business, and
anyway, Mom didnt drive), and I dont think I ever
once wondered if there would be a prepared supper,
or that clean clothes could be found in my bureau
drawers, or that the house in general would be kept
tidy and comfortable. Those things just were in place.

was expected of my brothers and me. We were, as I

reflect back on this, not asked to do many chores
around the house, but it was assumed that, if you had
homework, you did it, on your own; if you took on any
after school activities, you made the commitment and
followed through; if you wanted spending money, you
got a part time job, understanding that you still had to
properly fit in your school work; and that, in all of it,
moaning and groaning would do you no good. To say
that we were not micromanaged is an
understatement. Simply said, your job was yours.
I did not grow up in a perfect house where everyone
performed every duty with a smile, or even performed
every duty well, but the lasting effect of learning to
take responsibility in the younger years has proven to
be a building block, useful long after leaving the safety
of home, ever giving confidence to complete a present
daunting task, and granting satisfaction at signing ones
own name on it, for better or for worse.
It is a gift from home I am so thankful for.

Dad, a painter 5 days a week, at home took care of

the mechanical repairs of the home, did most of the
yard work, and maintained the garage where the
tools of his trade were stored. In our basement, Dad
carved a small area in a corner in which a desk (a
converted kitchen table) and 2 file cabinets fit snugly
to keep his business accounts, and also, it was the
magic place where checks were written to pay the
bills.
The task of shopping for food brought both parents
into a two-fold effort. Dad drove Mom to the
supermarket, and together they combed the aisles for
the desired products which would turn into meals for
the upcoming days. It appeared to be a smooth
operation. The same process went for church. Dad
drove Mom and me (I guess my brothers didnt go),
and picked us up again, unless I walked home with a
friend.
This attention to roles, played out on a daily basis,
was expected of my brothers and me. We were, as I

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THE REMARKABLE LI FE OF
MOTHER TERESA
One of historys most remarkable women
was born in Skopje, Macedonia on
August 27, 1910. Born Gonxha Bojaxhiu, the world
would come to know her as Mother Teresa. She knew
her vocation was to help the poor, so she trained for
missionary work, then left her loving and comfortable
home to live in Calcutta, India, where she took her
initial vows as a nun. For 19 years this young nun
taught within the walls of a convent. Outside,
Calcuttas streets teemed with abandoned children,
destitute refugees, and lepers. Witnessing the
devastating realities of war and famine in 1943, the
nun became convinced that God was calling her to go
out and minister to the citys poor. She started her
own religious organization, The Missionaries of
Charity, which took on the primary task of loving and
caring for the poorest of the poor. Before her death in
1997 she had received worldwide recognition as one
of the greatest humanitarians of all time and had
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At first the sailors were not willing
to sacrifice Jonahs life, and they
tried hard to steer the ship to safety themselves. But
at last they saw it was no use, and they tossed Jonah
over the side of the ship. When Jonah fell into the sea,
the storm immediately grew calm. The sailors, looking
on, fell to their knees in worship to the powerful God
whom Jonah the Israelite served. Under the water
Jonahs body plunged, but Gods mighty hand caused
a giant fish to pass that way at that moment. The fish
opened its huge mouth and sucked Jonah, alive, right
into its stomach. For three days and nights Jonah lived
in the slimy darkness of this living death. He spent
most of that time praying to God to forgive him and
save him. Then suddenly the fish opened his mouth
and threw up Jonah onto a dry beach.
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As he stood in the sand, smoothing his ragged clothes

and wiping off his skin, he heard the call of the Lord
again: Go to Nineveh and preach. This time he did
not hesitate, but hurried as quickly as he could to the
great city.
In Nineveh, Jonah told his message to everyone he
met. Unless you turn from evil, the Lord is going to
destroy your city, he warned the citizens as he walked
up and down each street. To Jonahs surprise, the
people accepted his message. They listened as though
they had been just waiting to know how they could
save themselves. They grew sorry for their sins, and
even their king repented and ordered that everyone
pray to God for forgiveness.
Touched by the effect of Jonahs warning, the Lord
forgave the people of Nineveh and decided to save
their city. But this made Jonah very angry. He was
disappointed that God wanted to save these foreign
people. In his heart, he wished that God had gone
ahead and destroyed them. Sulking and stubborn,
Jonah marched out of the city. He built himself a little
shack on the edge of town and sat down and waited to
see whether or not the Lord would destroy the city.
One day God caused a gourd plant to grow up beside
Jonahs little shelter. Its big leaves threw shade across
Jonah and he rested happily out of the hot sun. Then in
the night a worm ate the plant and killed it. As the
wind and sun hit Jonah the next day, Jonah wept for his
shading vine. He said that he would rather die than
suffer in the heat.
Then God spoke to Jonah: How can you cry over the
loss of a little plant that came and went in one day and
then show no pity for a great city where thousands of
helpless children live?
Jonah realized then that people are the most precious
thing in the world and that God cares for every person,
even those who never had a chance to know about
Him. Most of the Old Testament tells of Gods concern
for His chosen people, the Israelites; but the story of
Jonah shows us that He is a God of all nations and that
everyone falls under the power of His love.
Make the most of your day.
In the end it will pay! Amen.
~ Marg Scott

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Legendarium -A Screenplay
By Mackenzie E. Anders

Episode 5 Part 3:
The Truth Behind The Two Books
(continued)

~ To be continued

Guardian - Ben and Margaret were brought out from

the evil Legendarium.
Evan - So they are not human?
Guardian - Not exactly, theyre vampires.
Evan - Vampires dont exist!
Guardian - They do in the evil Legendarium. Every
evil being is put inside the book to protect their
world.
Kylie - So that must be who the principal was talking
to when we were in her office.
Ethan - She must have wanted them to get close to
us. That must mean that she knows we are the
Protectors.
Guardian - There is no way possible she could know
you are the Protectors.
(Right then the Protectors communicators ring, Kylie
takes her communicator out and flips it open.)
Kylie - Trolls are attacking down town.
Guardian Go!
(The Protectors run out of the tree house and it next
shows them running up to the trolls. The trolls are
attacking innocent people.)
Ethan Ready!
All Ready!
(They flip open their communicators, press the
middle button, and raise them to the air. The
Protectors go through their transformation.)
(The Protectors fight the trolls and destroy all of
them, but more trolls start to surround them.)
Eli - Theres too many!
(The trolls eventually grab the Protectors and pull
them down to the ground. The protectors try to fight
them off. It is then the king troll comes out from
behind the hundreds of trolls.)
King troll - Hello Protectors, its an honor to meet
you. I am King Luther, king of the trolls.
Max Wow, youre ugly!
King Luther - You should be honored to be in the
presence
of the king of trolls.
Ethan - I wish we could, but youre evil. I guess we
will have to destroy you and your little minions.
King Luther - You think that you can destroy us?

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King Luther - You think that you can destroy us?

Ethan - Yea we actually do!
King Luther - Well then go ahead and try!
(King Luther looks at the trolls holding onto the
Protectors and they let the protectors go.)

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By Leanne Riegel

To swim or not to swim? That is the question, the sole dilemma during
this, our second annual river voyage. If the last trip was any judge, we
can expect two days of lazy, blissful peace as we canoe and kayak
down the Chenango River.
With varying skill and experience levels, our motley crew, consisting of
two dads and a passel of kids, finally managed to achieve the much
coveted state of being in the boats instead of the water. Some the
wiser and for one of the five teens, much the wetter, were finally on
the way. A few paddle strokes later, some deft and smooth, others
fumbled and splashy, all cares and worries evaporate, burned off by
the warm sun.
Pass the cookies, I inquire hopefully of Heidi Inderwies, who zips the
bag and overhands it toward me, the force of the throw rocking her
lime green kayak. My friend canoed with us last year, and the recent
acquisition of her very own kayak has pretty much guaranteed Heidis
coming with us on any future trips. The bag splashes into the water a
few feet short of my outstretched hand guess I underestimated the
distance between us.
The double-bladed paddle balanced across the front of my Dancer, I
use my hands to propel the little boat closer to the bobbing treats. My
shifting shadow, crossing the pebbly bottom, frightens a crayfish. The
small freshwater crustacean scoots backwards and, spreading legs and
tail, drifts down out of sight.
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My obstinate kayak turning a leisurely

circle which no amount of frantic
paddling can deter, I am forced to
drop behind. I reach out and grab the
bag, my boat now facing upstream. I
munch on partially melted chocolatey
crumbs of heaven. The warm sun and
peaceful surroundings, completely
relaxing, quickly replace the
momentary burst of frustration. A
ridge of windswept alfalfa on the crest
of the muddy bank the hum of
insects droning soft static the
monotonous swish as a paddle dips
and pulls, dips and pulls swaying
boughs translucent leaves dappling
the rippling creek.
The river, running surprisingly deep
for such dry weather as weve had,
funnels us toward a little rapids, a
smooth chute of water curving along
the outermost bank. Poised and alert
now, the crew prepared to do their
best. One by one the boats of our
little brigade edge into the swift
running water, duck the overhanging
branch and fend off a submerged
boulder to emerge safely below in
another still stretch of the stream.
Once again, tranquility. The greatest
threat to our serenity, the very river
which provides it, we are riding the
sand in the hourglass, drifting down
towards the culmination of our
journey. Stalling, we slowly skirt a bed
of gravel thrown out of the now calm
waters by some distant storm. Only a
small remnant of the once-raging
tumult remains the distant,
perfectly clear azure sky denying the
guilt for a washed-up, now sun-baked
forest giant interrupting the rivers
smooth flow.

eternal truths

We cannot change the direction

of the wind...
but we can adjust our sails.
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Annies Corner

A PLEA FOR LIFE

By Anne O. Stout

With my column I often try to

look at the lighter side of life, but this time I want to
talk about a very serious subject, suicide.

Life is not always easy; I know from my own

experiences; but it is ever changing as well. I also
believe people are basically good and there are so
many out there that would help or find someone that
will help you.
Please choose life and seek help if you need it.

Recently an acquaintance of mine chose to take his

own life. I watch and listen as I hear his friends and
family wondering why. Why did he do it? Why didnt
he come to me? Why didnt I notice he was upset? So
many questions with no answers for those left behind.
I am making a plea to anyone that has had suicide
cross their mind. I am making a plea for life. Please
contact a loved one, friend, professional, support
group, or whatever; please dont decide taking your
life is something you should do.
Lately the news is filled with people following the
same dead end path. Who would have thought
someone who brought so much joy, made so many
laugh, like Robin Williams, would take his own life?
And how about the co-pilot we have all heard about
who recently crashed that plane? How do his loved
ones deal with the fact he not only took his own life
but 149 others?
Ernest Hemingway, a fabulous writer in my opinion,
not only committed suicide, but so did his father,
brother and sister. Ironic a quote I recently read by
him was, Breathe deeply, taste food, really sleep, and
try to be wholly alive. Such a waste of life and why,
no one will ever know.

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I plea for life, please seek help from someone. Life

keeps changing; whatever may seem unbearable
today may be better tomorrow.
Think about those you care about and how they will
feel when you take your life. How would you feel if
someone you love took their life?
I remember a quote I heard once by a singer, I
believe life is the most precious gift. I believe sadness
is a part of life and we determine the way we deal
with it. If we learn to live with sadness it will enhance
our potential for happiness. After her statement the
singer sang a song about a woman who allowed the
sadness in her life to drive her to suicide.
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THE BODY'S VASCULAR SYSTEM

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Veins convey blood from the different parts of the body
back to the heart. The arteries carry blood away from
the heart. True or false?
Answer: True. The veins begin at the capillaries. From
here, they eventually return all the venous blood into
the heart, after the blood has nourished the tissues and
taken up waste products.
~ More next month
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Cancer is a disease of the mind, body, and spirit.

A proactive and positive spirit will help the
cancer warrior be a survivor. Anger,
unforgiveness, and bitterness only puts the
body into a stressful environment. Learn to
relax and enjoy life.
Cancer cells cant thrive in a well-oxygenated
environment. Exercising daily and deep
breathing helps to get more oxygen down to
the cellular level. Oxygen therapy is another
method used to destroy cancer cells.

SYMPTOMS OF DEPRESSI ON
By Lifescript Healthy Advantage
The effects of depression arent just in your head.
Emotions impact physical health. They disrupt your
sleep and rob your sex drive. Depression also takes
a toll on your heart, and negatively affects your
health in the following ways:
Ticker Troubles - Depression often increases
levels of stress hormones, such as cortisol,
epinephrine and norepinephrine, which also boost
blood pressure and heart rate. Plus, higher cortisol
levels make arteries more vulnerable to plaque
build-up. As fatty plaque deposits clog arteries, they
block blood. All are prescriptions for heart attack
and stroke.
Mood booster: To relax, try mindful listening. Select
a favorite song or type of music. Close your eyes
and listen mindfully, picturing each instrument or
even imagining each note moving past you. Its also
an excellent distraction from depressing thoughts.
Stomach Troubles
If your depression is linked to anxiety, you probably
often suffer diarrhea, upset stomach and ulcers.
Anxiety creates more stomach acid, leading to
gastrointestinal troubles.
Mood booster: Ask your doctor for an
antidepressant that addresses anxiety and
depression.
~ Continued next month

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LYME DI SEASEMYTHS:

MYTH #4: Doxycycline always cures

Lyme quickly. When Lyme is diagnosed
and treated within two to four weeks
of the tick bite that transmitted the
disease, about 75% of patients will be cured with
tetracycline antibiotics such as doxycycline or other
antibiotics such as penicillin or cephalosporin.
But about one-quarter of these patientsand a
higher percentage of those who dont get quick
treatmentwill develop a chronic infection that
doesnt respond to simple antibiotic therapy.
Although some doctors dont think Lyme bacteria
survive after 30 days of antibiotic treatment, many
studies have shown that they can.
MYTH #5: Medication is the only treatment.
Antibiotic therapy is the mainstay of Lyme treatment.
But its usually not enough. Many Lyme symptoms
such as fatigue, muscle and joint pain, and memory
lossthat persist despite antibiotics may be caused
by more than one organism. Chinese herbs such as
coptis, artemesia and cats claw may help treat Lyme
and these co-infections.
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Also helpful: Diet is important. Some people feel

better avoiding gluten, and for others, an alkaline diet
with lots of fruits and vegetables counteracts the
acidity and inflammation caused by infection.
Better Tick Protection
People can prevent some cases of Lyme by carefully
checking their skin and removing ticks with tweezers
after spending time outdoorsbut dont count on it.
Fact: The black-legged tick that causes Lyme is about
the size of a sesame seed. Most people never see the
ticks that bite them.
Whenever possible, wear long pants and high socks
when you go outdoors during tick season. Spraying
your clothing with a product that contains
permethrin, a flower-based insect repellent, can help
repel ticks. If its just too hot and you prefer shorts or
other summer clothes, you can apply the stronger
insect repellent known as DEET to your skin, but wash
it off as soon as you are out of the tick-infested area
to reduce exposure to the chemical.

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OUR world,
Our home

ENDANGERED ELEPHANTS

NATURAL PHENOMENON

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This looks like a hot vacation spot in Tron World. It

looks like a jellyfish rave. It looks like somebody ate
the future and threw it up on a beach. This is actually
a bioluminescent bloom, and it's the result of a mass
of naturally glowing plankton washing up all at once
on a single tide. There is zero trickery going on here.
If you were standing there in person, this is exactly
what it would look like. The motion of the ocean
agitates the bioluminescent plankton as it brings
them to shore, causing the waves to flare to sudden,
brilliant life.

COW TAILS

Did you know that cows need their tails to swat away
biting insects? And that tails are an important
communication tool for these social animals? Yet
many dairy producers cut or crush the tails off of their
cowsusually without any pain relief at all. This
unnecessary and inhumane practice, known as "tailcutting" or "tail-docking," is based on old
superstitions. It yields no benefits but causes
enormous suffering.
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satisfy an alarming spike in the international demand
for ivory. That tragic rise has been driven in large part
by growing demand in China. But shockingly, the U.S. is
the second largest ivory market in the world.
Some groups are going all out to block an ivory trade
ban -- all so they can protect their ability to hunt
elephants for trophies and maintain the market for
ivory collectibles, like expensive guns with ivory inlays.
This is a wildlife catastrophe of epic proportions.
If we don't move swiftly to stop this heartless trade,
scientists say these magnificent creatures could be
wiped out entirely in just 10 years.

BAYER AND THE BEES

Info from SumOfUs

Bees are dying by the million -- so what is Bayer, one of

the world's biggest producers of bee-killing pesticides,
doing about it? It's paying scientists to do bogus
research claiming that its pesticides aren't actually
harming the bees at all. These are the same dirty tricks
that the oil industry uses to attack climate science and
that the tobacco industry used to deny that cigarettes
cause cancer. Bayer's spin machine is absolutely
shameless. Not only is it paying phony experts to attack
the science, it's also launching a slick PR campaign to
distract the public. For the last two years, it has hosted
a "Bayer Bee Care Tour" and opened two "Bee Care
Centers" in Germany and the U.S. to delegitimize the
science showing that its chemicals are killing bees.
Bayer has even produced a children's book called "Toby
and the Bees," which tells kids that Bayer's pesticides
aren't the reason bees are dying.
The SumOfUs organization plans to make all this
backfire on Bayer by simply calling Bayer out and
making sure consumers know what the company is up
to. Every time the company organizes a phony "bee
care" event or releases a bogus study, they'll use social
media and hard-hitting ads to call Bayer out. That way,
all Bayer's PR money will accomplish is to draw
attention to the fact that it is killing bees -- putting
pressure on the company to pull its bee-killing
pesticides off the market.

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The hamlet of Maine, NY is the proud birthplace of a truly
classic homemade car, built and proudly driven by Mr. Bob
Mayhood of Southerland Rd. Built in 1978, the homemade
car was fashioned from many sources:
motor, transmission, rear end, wheels. steering wheel and
turn signal switch from a 1966 Volvo
front fenders from a utility trailer from Sears & Roebuck
rear fenders from a trailer (the axle in the trailer
indicated it was a 1929 Peerless auto)
taillights - from a 1954 Chrysler
turn signals - from a truck from the 40s
radiator, shell, hood, cowling and gauges from a 1927
Chrysler Doodlebug Tractor
windshield from an English Sunbeam Roadster
seats from a small Chevrolet station wagon
bumpers from a small Ford
hubcaps from a camping trailer
the headlights are auxiliary lights w/ sealed beams
the stanchion lights that run up the sides of the car were
handmade
This tribute
is encased in
a plastic
holder along
with the
registration
certificate

Once completed, Mr. Mayhood attempted to register the

vehicle but learned that Albany requires it be inspected to
determine its road-worthiness. The inspector checked out
the overall car functions,
and cleared it to be
licensed. Mr. Mayhood
intended to register the
car as a Viper (using
the V from Volvo, the
starting framework for
his vehicle). That idea
was nixed by the DMV,
as it had not been
Bob Mayhood and his son Greg
researched to
stand proudly by the Viper
determine if a Viper
already existed. So the
registration showed Homemade car and the state VIN# was
over 13,000. Mr. Mayhood never asked, but wondered if that
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indicated there was over 13,000 homemade New York cars

licensed!
With no doors, it was difficult to enter and exit the vehicle,
and his less-than-enthusiastic wife climbed in only once to
take a ride in the car!
Four years ago, Mr.
Mayhood finally
relented and cut a
d o o r i n to th e s i d e ,
making a more
traditional entry
access.
A door at last!
He drove the car
for 35 years and
over 50,000 miles, then retired it. Building the car had been a
labor of love, and driving it a source of much pleasure, and it
turned heads wherever it travelled. It didnt seem right to
retire it to the garage, where it would never again enjoy the
admiring glances of car lovers, so in October 2013 Mr.
Mayhood graciously donated it to the Norwich Classic Car
Museum
where it
can be
proudly
displayed,
and
enjoyed by
classic car
enthusiasts
for years to
come. The
Museum is
in the process of building a new room to house locally made
craft items and cars. Once completed, the new display room
will be the permanent home of this beautiful and unique car.
Mr. Mayhood,
who turns 90
in September,
invites all who
remember the
Viper, and
anyone who
has never seen
it, to visit his
b a b y a t th e
Norwich Classic
Car Museum, 24 Rexford St, Norwich, NY (daily 9-5).
P.S. If you look closely, youll see that the hood ornament is
a 1935 bath faucet!

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remember tv western buffs?

By Roger J. Guimond

I do enjoy my cowboy friends

Theyll be with me right to the end
Gene singing songs on his trusty steed
And Roy on Trigger with blazing speed
We had Wyatt Earp who tamed a wild town
Bad guys had no chance, always getting shot down
There was Masterson with his black derby hat
And to all of his friends, they just called him Bat
Then there was Cheyenne, a really big man
Was told by Sugarfoot, Do the best that you can
Wagon Train and Rawhide rode many a trail
Always got where theyre going, with never a fail
Bonanza was good, Gunsmoke was great
But now looking back, each one met their fate
Lone Ranger stayed hidden behind his black mask
With Tonto beside him, they completed each task
The Lawman was great, so quick on the draw
Was a sharp looking dude, with never a flaw
The Rifleman was tall and quick with his gun
His rifle said much, put bad men on the run

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He wore deerskin jacket, matching pants but of course
We did have Clint Eastwood, a man at the top
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knows your name.
2. Your idea of a traffic jam is ten cars waiting to
pass a tractor.
3. You have had to switch from 'heat' to 'A/C' on the
same day.
4. You end sentences with a preposition: 'Where's
my coat at?'
5. When asked how your trip was to any exotic
place, you say, 'It was different.

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Indigenous People of the land
who never became citizens

Early Pueblo Resistance

In the early 1500s, the Rio Grande

Valley in New Mexico was densely settled and
intensively farmed. There were dozens of
populous towns a concentrated mode of
living that allowed full exploitation of the
water and limited fertile land along the creek
beds. The Pueblos had developed a rich
cultural diversity over more than a millennium
at least four very different language stocks
were spoken, and many differing cultural
traditions had grown among the close-knit
adobe dwellers.
The region also included neighboring but
hostile tribes ancestors to the Apache,
Navajo, Ute, and Comanche.
Initially, so much regional variety made
resistance to the Spanish difficult. The Pueblos
did not traditionally cooperate easily with each
other, much less with their often unfriendly,
nomadic neighbors.
Though the lands along the Rio Grande were
populous, farming was intensive because
growing conditions were only slightly better
than marginal. Life for the natives was more or
less comfortable, if hard won, but there was
never a large surplus.
A large mixed force of Spaniards and Mexican
Indians led by Francisco de Coronado invaded
the territory and soon exhausted any stored
crops of the local Pueblos. They also taxed
native hospitality beyond the limit. When
native food supplies became dangerously
depleted, people rebelled. When local Pueblos
tried to protect their own food supplies,
Coronado punished them by executing several
hundred at a time.
Coronado and his men had dreams of wealth,
but found neither a city, nor gold, nor a
population in any way disposed to welcome
them. During Christmastime of 1541, after he
had been kicked in the head by his horse,
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Coronado decided to retreat. He had to be carried back to

Mexico, where he lingered for several years, sick and broken,
until he died in 1554.
Although diseases introduced by Coronado and his men took
their toll of the Pueblos, the Spanish at least stayed away for
40 years, which allowed native societies to regroup under the
leadership of their powerful priesthoods. Coronados visit did
help to pave the way to greater unity among the Pueblos in
resistance to hated foreigners.

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Poetic License
mothers day
water

She moves with ways...

Carried by waves...
The ocean...
The sea...
The river in me...
She moves with gravity...
An unspeakable force...
Being pulled closer to me...
The planets...
The earth...
The galaxy...
The feeling...
The passion...
The ecstasy...
She moves with emotion...
That all started from water...
From the ocean...
-DBS

By Rev. Stanley L. Moody, Sr.

drinking from the saucer

Some grow old to snap and shout

While some just sit to cry and pout
But this one is a joy to see
For she has grown old gracefully!

By John Paul Moore

Ive never made a fortune

And Ill never make one now
But it really doesnt matter
Cause Im happy anyhow

Some start bearing late in lifes day

While in the early morn start others
But of this little one I will have to say
That she is the youngest of mothers!

As I go along my journey
Im reaping better than Ive sowed
Im drinking from the saucer
Cause my cup has overflowed

Since in childbearing she didnt stop

She is very nearly at the top
But since theres another just the same
We will have to call this just a tie-game!

I dont have a lot of riches,

And sometimes the goings tough
But with kin and friends to love me
I think Im rich enough

The babies emerge both fat and small

And some with hair thats curled
And though they come at natures call
She was the last to enter this world!

I thank God for the blessings

That His mercy has bestowed
Im drinking from the saucer
Cause my cup has overflowed

And now for mothers we have missed

We make an all-inclusive list
Since God could nothing better do
He made a mother out of you!

He gives me strength and courage

When the way grows steep and rough
Ill not ask for other blessings for
Im already blessed enough
May we never be too busy
To help anothers load
Then well all be drinking from the saucer
When our cups have overflowed

Princess, it is May
You touch my heart every day
And I love you in a special way

springs a comin

By H. L. DeHaan

he won!

Spring is surely a comin and taking its own sweet time

Mother Nature predicts once again it will be just fine
Continue patiently waiting and watching and wondering to see
Theres too many sub-zero temps now in this place where we be
Bright eyed baby brown bunnies, little fluffy yellow chicks
Soaring mighty majestic eagles in tree tops thick
Glorious displays of bright green new leaves
Tulips, hyacinths and golden daffodils that please
See them gently swaying in the soft warmer breeze
Bright blue sunny skies with puffy shapes in white clouds
New life in spring is wonderfully welcomed without surprise
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Submitted by Sandra L. Wood

They stood by the cross, one by one
Wondering in themselves what they had done
This man, who hurt no one
But instead had healed each one
There, before their eyes
On the cross He hung
Too late now to have regrets
The wrongful deed was done!
But inwardly, they knew inside
It was Christ Jesus who had won!
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2015
we are

By Rev. Olivia Armstrong

grandpas farm
By Anne O. Stout

Memory takes me
Back cattle
Grazing near
Drinking from pond
House with orchard
Nearby
A pasture of
Blackberry bushes
Pails and pails
We picked
Swing set in yard
Hay mow
Where we played
Small house
Filled with love
My cousin
Now owns
Blackberries
Replaced by drill
House, pond
Demolished
Hill of trees
Gone stripped
For gravel
Flag stone quarry
Crushed, and gone
How can he
Destroy memories
Just for money?

May 201 5

2015
Its time to gleam
We are
Seed sowers
Plant growers
Rock builders
Ancient stone pillars
We are
Unapologetical, blessed
Got rid of the population and mess
No more time to be stressed
2015
No time to be mean
Its the gleam of light
Keep it shining bright
We are
The people
Some get stuck in the steeples
Always sowing seeds
No matter what, we will be freed
We are

mother nature
By Edgar W. Lewis

The trees are green and lovely now

It looks like spring is here
You dont hunt rabbits anymore
And leave alone the deer
The dogwood is in bloom again
And flowers here and there
And Mother Nature gives away
All the beauty she can spare
The clear notes from the different birds
Are beautiful and sweet
And pretty are the birds that sing
And how they keep so neat

coffee shop

By Katharyn Howd Machan

Hes fallen in love with her, the girl

who cannot meet the eyes of strangers.
From behind the counter where he
sells fresh quiche, good orange juice,
cinnamon buns warm and heavy
to place beside a thick strong mug
of brew. Two days, three, four
days a week she comes in alone,
orders without looking up,
pays in bills and silver coins
from a small pink leather purse.
Dark hair, bangs sweeping low,
narrow hips in long straight skirts
or sometimes jeans, a jacket.
Only once has she answered his gaze,
startled when he asked a question
about milk or sugar in the espresso
she decided she wanted that day. Love
wasnt yet the word he used
as he wondered where she went
other mornings, how nights spelled
the name he must guess. Until
that one gray rainy Friday when she
left behind a sparkling notebook
opened tight to two hurried lines:
And if my hands get chewed off
by a bear Something
to keep safe until her return.
A way past the counter.
A question. A poem.

a dewdrop

Submitted by Margaret Miller

You come upon a little brook

Its water cold and clear
It rushes down the countryside
As though it has no fear

Little drop of dew

Like a gem you are
I believe that you
Must have been a star.

So watch your fires and cigarettes

Please put them out to stay
A forest grows in lots of years
But burns down in a day

When the day is bright

On the grass you lie
Tell me then, at night
Are you in the sky?

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NOT-SO-GOURMET RECIPES
THICK LENTIL SOUP WITH VEGGIES

By Michele L. Moelder

TURTLE BROWNIES

By Patricia FitzGerald

2 cups uncooked lentils

1 bay leaf
1 medium carrot, sliced
1 medium parsnip, sliced
1 medium onion, minced
1 stalk celery, sliced
Herbs: oregano, parsley, basil & sea salt to taste
6 cups spring water
1/2 inch piece kombu seaweed
1/2 Tbs. brown rice vinegar
1/2 Tbs. safflower oil
Place lentils, bay leaf and kombu in a 2-quart pot with 6
cups spring water. Cook at low heat for 45 minutes.
Meanwhile, saut herbs with the vegetables in
safflower oil. Add the vegetables and rice vinegar to
the lentils with a little more spring water to a desired
consistency. Cook on low heat for 20 minutes.
Serve over brown rice.
Recipe printed with permission
from Michele Moelder, from her cookbook
HEALTH BEAT NATURAL FOODS COOKBOOK
Available for purchase at
Health Beat Natural Foods & Deli
214 Main St, Johnson City, NY

Kitchen Tip - To keep your eyes from tearing

when chopping onions, light a candle close to the

chopping block. The flame will burn up the gaseous
compounds that irritate your eyes.

1 pkg caramels (14 oz.)

2/3 cup evaporated milk
1 box German chocolate cake mix (18 oz.)
3/4 cup softened shortening
1 cup walnuts or pecans
12 oz. semi-sweet chocolate chips
Combine caramels and 1/3 cup evaporated milk in top of
double boiler. Stir mixture until melted, over boiling water.
Combine cake mix, remaining milk and softened margarine.
Blend until mixture holds together. Stir in nuts.
Press 1/2 of cake mixture into greased 13 x 9 pan and
bake for 6 minutes at 350. Remove from oven and sprinkle
chocolate chips on top. Pour melted caramel mixture evenly
over top.
Crumble remaining mix over caramel and bake at 350 for
15-20 minutes. Cool slightly and cut into bars.

Pat FitzGeralds recipes are available in

GRANDMAS KITCHEN COOKBOOK.
Makes a great gift! Also available on CD Rom.
Stop and see Pat at 841 Owego Road, Candor
or call 607-659-5739.

BROWN SUGAR BACON

Place raw bacon in a pan and bring to room temperature.

Coat both sides with brown sugar.
After letting the sugared bacon marinate for a few
minutes, begin the cooking process following the classic
pan-fry method.

MAPLE RICE PUDDING

3 eggs
1 cup maple syrup
2 cups milk
2 cups boiled rice
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. nutmeg
1 cup raisins
Preheat oven to 350. Beat eggs slightly; add maple
syrup, milk, rice, salt, nutmeg and raisins. Bake in a
buttered baking dish until firm.
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essential oils - then & now

(Part 133)

CLASS

I always liked teaching in Apalachin, NY. The

hotel conference room was perfect and rent wasnt very
expensive. It had a sink and a bathroom, free hot
breakfast, decent room rates and we could walk to the
Blue Dolphin. I didnt think it could get any better than
that. Then Mer had surgery and should not carry more
than 10 pounds. (Not that he is always compliant about
that!!!) When traveling to teach as we have the past 12
years, it always meant big boxes of books and supplies,
a couple of massage tables, a white board, projector
and screen , a couple of cases of bottled water, a big
basket of sheets, blankets and towels, our cases of
essential oils, and our luggage. Then almost always we
had to rearrange the conference room tables.

than willing. Since after a raindrop people are in a

gentle state of balance we dont recommend they
see a chiropractor or even Mer for the Jaffe-Mellor
Technique (JMT). We usually do JMT before a
raindrop. One of our students, a client of ours, was
due on the last evening for a JMT session. We were
astonished at the large percentage of decrease in
dysfunction and allergies. Plus the other client who
had a raindrop came in a couple of days later and
had the same reaction.
Young Living Essential oils and raindrops
I never cease to be amazed

Joanna, One Healthy Life

So we decided to teach at our office. It is so cozy. The

classes are smaller, more intimate. People stayed at the
Good Shepherd Bed and Breakfast 2 doors down and
the Cardinal Caf is right next door. And Mer had to
carry only a few heavy things.

One Healthy Life

Our first official Academy of Integrative Therapies

seminar was launched on March 26-28, 2015. Every
class has its own personality and this class definitely
had personality. They were diligent quick learners and
laughed at all my comic stories and examples of life I
use to help them to remember in the future. This class
was spiritual and emotional and there were beautiful
releases resulting in forgiveness with the concurrent
resolve toward reconciliation with family members and
situations. They discovered their core issues, what oils
to use to help them and where to place these oils.
Mer, more left brain than I am, taught the chemistry of
essential oils made simple. He loves teaching chemistry
and seeing the light bulbs turn on as students understand molecules, the periodic table, the various groups
of oils and how they work. Mer says it takes all the
mystery out of essential oils. Even people who have
been afraid they could not understand chemistry or
have had difficulty with it in high school or college often
say they cant wait to get home and read their
chemistry book.
We practiced vita flex and taught dimensions. Everyone
received a raindrop massage and facilitated 2. We asked
two of our Young Living members to sacrifice their
bodies for the students to work on. They were more
May 201 5

Promoting Health, Naturally

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Newark Valley, NY 13811

(607) 642-5448

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N O TI O N S

Submitted by and in memory of

C. Loudenslager

Lie to a liar, for lies are his coin.

Steal from a thief, for that is easy. Lay a
trap for the trickster and catch him at first attempt.
But beware of an honest man.
When we have nothing left but God, well find that
God is all we need.

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for equipment, repairs, sheds, upgrades, insurance, financing

Estimates

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DID YOU KNOW

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Men are from earth. Women are from earth.

Deal with it.

GOOD ADVICE

Since 1976, Habitat for Humanity has opened doors for

more than 4 million people by helping to build and
improve housing around the world.
Visit www.habitat.org/gfth

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...call on these specialists

FOR THOSE BORN BEFORE 1 945

Submitted by Carole Salvatore
We are survivors! Consider the changes we have witnessed. We
were before television, before penicillin, before polio shots, frozen
foods, Xerox, contact lenses, Frisbees and the Pill. We were before
radar, credit cards, split atoms, laser beams, ballpoint pens,
pantyhose, dishwashers, clothes dryers, electric blankets, air
conditioners, drip-dry clothing, and before Man walked on the moon.
We got married and THEN lived together. How quaint can you be?
In our times, closets were for clothes, not for coming out of. Bunnies
were small rabbits, and rabbits were not Volkswagens.
Designer jeans were scheming girls named Jean or Jeanne, and
having a meaningful relationship meant getting along well with our
cousins. We thought fast food was what you ate during Lent, and
outer space was the back of the local theater. We were before
house-husbands, gay rights, computer dating, dual careers and
commuter marriages. We were before day-care centers, group
therapy and nursing homes. We never heard of FM radio, tape
decks, electric typewriters, artificial hearts, word processors, yogurt,
and guys wearing earrings. For us, time-sharing meant togetherness
not computers or condominiums. A chip was a piece of wood.
Hardware meant hardware, and software wasnt even a word.
In 1940, Made in Japan meant junk and the term making out
referred to how you did on an exam. McDonalds and instant coffee
were unheard of.

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Bath Assistance Meal Preparation
Cleaning Shopping, etc.
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Handyman4seniors.com
Household Tips
A can opener
the simplest way to
open those annoying
blister packs!
May 201 5

We hit the scene when there were 5 and 10 stores, where you
bought things for five or ten cents. The corner drug store sold ice
cream cones for a nickel or a dime. For one nickel you could ride a
street car, make a phone call, buy a Pepsi, or enough stamps to mail
one letter and two postcards. You could buy a Chevy Coupe for
$600, but who could afford one? A pity, too, because gas was only
11 cents a gallon! In our day, cigarette smoking was fashionable,
grass was mowed, Coke was a cold drink and pot was something
you cooked in. Rock music was a Grandmas lullaby.
We were certainly not before the difference between the sexes was
discovered, but we were surely before the sex change. We made do
with what we had. And we were the last generation that was so dumb
as to think you needed a husband to have a baby. No wonder we are
so confused and there is such a generation gap!
What better reason to celebrate we survived! I wonder if the next
generation will?!
Use chalk to remove grease
stains from clothes. Simply rub
white chalk on the affected area
and wash as normal - the chalk
will absorb the grease and be
washed away in the cycle.
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Word Search

Find the words in the word list. Words can be forward, backward, vertical, and diagonal.

Word List
CARING
KISSES
CHILDREN
LAUGHTER
DEVOTED
LOVE
FAMILY
MEMORIES
FLOWERS
MOMMY
G I FT S
MOTHER
GIVING
NURTURE
HEART
PARENT
HOLIDAY
RESPECT
HOME
SPECIAL
HONOR
SWEET
HUGS
THOUGHTFUL

Take the flowers

to Mom through
the maze

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Word Search
Find the words in the word list. Words can be forward, backward, vertical, and diagonal.

Word List
ANTHEM
CEMETERY
CEREMONY
DECORATION
FALLEN
FLAG
FLOWERS
GRAVES
HALFMAST
HOLIDAY
HONOR

welcome new area businesses:

MAY
MEMORIAL
OBSERVANCE
PATRIOTIC
REMEMBRANCE
SALUTE
SOLDIERS
TAPS
VETERANS
WAR
The military salute
is a motion that
evolved from
medieval times,
when knights in
armor raised their
visors to reveal
their identity.

Redneck Boots & Western Wear, Main St, Owego, NY

Newark Valley Ice Cream, 36 Main St, Newark Valley, NY

congratulations
& happy anniversary:

Tioga Cty Chamber of Commerce, Owego, NY (96 years)

Warners Gas Service, Vestal, NY (55 years)
Ahwaga Paint, Owego, NY (36 years)
Ricks Service Center, Owego, NY (32 years)
Country Wagon Produce, Maine, NY (29 years)
Midway Sales, Lisle, NY (26 years)
Taylors Military Surplus, Nichols, NY (19 years)
Baker Florist, Spencer, NY (16 years)
JMP Gallery, Tioga Center, NY (9 years)
The Goat Boy Coffee Shop, Owego, NY (5 years)
Sallies Country Kitchen, Nichols, NY (5 years)
Amazing Portable Toilets, Owego, NY (3 years)
Callaboose Grill, Owego, NY (3 years)
TNT Performance Auto, Owego, NY (3 years)
The Left Bank, Owego, NY (2 years)
Ice Cream Works, Owego, NY (2 years)
The Kitchen Store, new location in Owego, NY (1 year)
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Memorial Day, celebrated on the last

Monday in May, is a day of
remembering the men and women who
died while serving in the United States
Armed Forces.
The dead soldier's silence sings
our national anthem.
~ Aaron Kilbourn
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YORK STATE
FEEDS

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Kitty Quote
Is it yet another survival of jungle instinct, this
hiding away from prying eyes at important
times? Or merely a gesture of independence, a
challenge to man and his stupid ways?
~ Michael Joseph

B e r k s h ir e , N Y

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THE DAIRY SPECIALISTS

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Animal Reiki Therapy

Specializing in Reiki for pets

& their person, in your home
or distance healing

Classes offered
YL Therapeutic
Grade Oils

Debbie Bush
Reiki Master Teacher
607- 754- 2988
607- 429- 8835
b o u d ic a 1 1 0 @ m s n .c o m

DID YOU KNOW

Cats have over one hundred vocal

sounds. Dogs have only about 10.

BE KIND TO ANIMALS WEEK - MAY 3- 9 (ASPCA)

Be Kind to Animals Week

is celebrated every year
during the first week in May,
and this year marks its 100th
anniversary. And while we
know that youre kind to
animals all year round, this week is a great excuse to get active. Here
are four ways you can show your compassion for furry friends
everywhere:
Join the ASPCA Advocacy Brigade: Sign up for the Advocacy Brigade
to receive important alerts from the ASPCA. Theyll contact you
when they need your help fighting for laws against animal cruelty.
Help Fight Puppy Mills: Most pet store puppies come from puppy
millslarge, sub-standard breeding facilities. Help put puppy mills
out of business by pledging not to shop in stores that sell puppies
(not even for food or toys!).
Show Your Virtual Support: Spread the word about Be Kind to
Animals Week through Facebook, Twitter, or your blog! And if you
havent already, join them on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest,
Instagram and Google+ to keep track of breaking animal welfare
news.
Volunteer: From walking dogs to fundraising, there are tons of ways
you can get involved with your local animal shelter. Even if you cant
make a long-term commitment, consider lending a hand today. They
can always use the help.
SAFE, POWERFUL WEED KIL LER
2 quarts white vinegar
1 tsp. liquid soap
cup orange oil (from any garden store)

R.I.P. Rockyour sweet old man.

You brought such joy to our lives.
We miss you and love you,
and well see you again someday.
May 201 5

Combine ingredients and spray on weeds. This beats using the

commercial pesticides to kill weeds, as they are poisonous to you,
your pets, and the environment. And another plus, it is more
economical!
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Businesses & Services

Your Local Dealer

- TRUE VALUE -

596 Fifth Ave

Owego, NY 13827
(607) 689-3090

151 Central Ave., Owego, NY

607-687-3284

7 Rich St., Candor, NY

www.everybodysbulkfoodmarket.com

607-659-4205
www.homecentralstores.com

qUIlt shop

soaps

Hours: Tues-Fri 10-6, Sat 10-5

570-886-2296

607-729-3232

Travel agency

Hours: Mon-Fri 9-6 Sat 9-4

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15 State Rte. 224

Van Etten, NY

Friendshipstarquiltshop.com

Quilting Classes
Over 2000 fabrics in stock
Mon-Wed 10-5
Thurs & Fri 10-6
Sat 10-4

Music For All Occasions

199 Stage Rd., Vestal, NY

607-785-3307

Buy a little or Buy a lot!!!

131 Center St,

Sayre, PA

FUN-TYME
KARAOKE
Karaoke
DJ

HOME CENTRAL

Soda Snack Mixes Dried

Fruits Spice Rubs
Local eggs, honey, maple
syrup gluten free
and much more!

FRIENDSHIP STAR
QUILT SHOP

MUSIC

hardware

Bulk food store

607-589-9901
Thurs, Fri 7am-2pm, Sat 8am-2pm

Travelers Corner
A full service agency
that you can trust

2911 Watson Blvd

Endwell, NY 13760

607-239-6711

For details & other group

opportunities
call or visit our website at
Travelerscorneronline.com
or email us at
travelerscorner.endwell@gmail.com

Come see the world with us!

Nutritionist
health care
Michele L. Moelder
Certified Nutritionist

FirstLine Therapy
Ondamed Technology
Personalized Diet Programs
Zyto Testing Hair Analysis
Ionic Foot Spa
Cooking Classes
214 Main St Johnson City, NY
607-798-1630 or 607-797-1001
MicheleM@healthbeatfoods.com

Wanted to buy
CASH PAI D
Always Buying Vintage
Fishing Lures & Tackle
Call Mark @ 607-765-7978
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NFLCC Member

Happy Mothers Day!

Straits Corners Country Store
1236 Straits Corners Road
Owego, NY 13827
Phone 607-687-6836

Thanks from Louise & Sue

Redemption Center Hours: Saturdays 8-1

Please patronize the businesses that advertise with us. Their advertising support enables
us to publish each issue. And sincere Thanks to those who sent donations this month
toward our expenses! God bless you!
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Car care Your Local Source

DID YOU KNOW

Henry Ford, in addition to being the founding

father of the automobile, developed the charcoal
briquette under the brand name Kingsford.

Terenzis Body Shop

FROST-KLOSSNER-SWAN, INC.
INSURANCE

14 Main St.
Newark Valley, NY
607-642-3224

Homeowners & Renters

Mobile Homeowners
Farm Owners
Business
Workers Compensation
Auto Bonds

2640 Rte. 26
Maine, NY
607-862-3222

Quality Repairs and 24 hr. towing

1461 Union Center Maine Hgwy

Endicott, New York 13760

607-748-8001

O wn e r
Jim Terenzi

A thief broke into the local police station and

stole all the lavatory equipment.
A spokesperson was quoted as saying,
We have absolutely nothing to go on.

CORVETTE MANIA
1953: The Corvette is introduced. 500 cars built.
1979: 53,807 Corvettes built, the most in any year.
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For Service, body work, tires

AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE

Total Service Support

David Getzke
615 Newark Valley-Maine Rd.
Newark Valley, NY 13811

(607) 642-5551

Mon-Fri 7:30am-5:30pm

TIRE CENTER
ASE Certified
Foreign & Domestic Repairs
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Motorcycle Inspections
Nitrogen Tire Filling Service
Air Conditioning Service

Nationwide 2-year, 24,000 mile

warranty on repairs

MAINTENANCE TIP If you delay having brakes

serviced: as the pads wear beyond their usable life,
they can dig into the disc rotors or drums, damaging
them enough to require replacement. Severely worn
brake pads can also require more work to remove
them from the calipers and may require the calipers to
be replaced. With regular inspections, you may only
have to make periodic pad or shoe replacements,
which is typically much less expensive than replacing
the pads, rotors and calipers.

DIMINISHING PROPERTY RIGHTS

(By Sandy Gumble & Jane Stebela)

Regionalism is taking a stronger hold in New York

State and leaving our local elected officials with less
voice in Albany. Our economy is failing, property
rights in New York are being challenged (mainly for
people who want to access energy deposits beneath
their property). Farmers are selling their land to pay
the higher taxes and to comply with strict regulations
by the EPA and DEC. Dairy farms are disappearing.
TOM DEWEESE, President, American Policy Center
(www.americanpolicy.org) and nationally recognized
speaker on diminishing property rights in America, will
share his expertise on property rights at two local
meetings (open to the general public). Asking $10
donation to help with expenses (can also be made at
this Go Fund Me account: gofundme.com/rhtc2c.)
Thurs, May 14 - OWEGO, Owego Elks, 223 Front St. at
6:30pm
Fri. May 15 - BINGHAMTON, Central Baptist Church,
1606 State Rt. 12 at 6:30pm
Contact S. Gumble 625-3281 for Owego, J. Stebela
323-3238 or G. Ward 764-8303 for Binghamton.

INSURANCE
140 N. Main St., Spencer

607- 589- 4456

85 Main St., Candor

607- 659- 5445

HOME LIFE AUTO BUSINESS & MORE!

www.spencer-agency.com

Well help you find the proper coverage,

Company & pricing for your individual needs.
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May 8 -- 70th
Anniversary of
V-E Day

V-E Day (May 8, 1945)

marked the formal
conclusion of Hitler's
war. With it came the
end of six years of
misery, suffering,
courage and endurance
across the world. On
April 29 Hitler married
his long-time mistress,
Eva Braun, and on April
30 they committed
suicide together in an
underground bunker of
the chancellery building,
having ordered that
their bodies be burned.

Hundreds of Vendors Displaying:

New and Used Merchandise Antiques and Collectibles
$1 Parking Fee
No dogs, bicycles or skateboards allowed
For more information, please visit www.jimaysfleamarket.com or call

(607)775-4039

Mon-Fri 9-5; Sat 9-3

Wise Co. Emergency Food Supply Available

Grand Admiral Donitz,

who had been President
of the Third Reich for a
week, surrendered.
Donitz travelled to
General Eisenhower's
HQ at Reims in France,

and, in the presence of senior officers from Britain,

America, Russia and France, surrendered
unconditionally to the Western and Russian demands
on May 7, 1945. On this day, both Great Britain and
the United States celebrated Victory in Europe Day.
Cities in both nations, as well as formerly occupied
cities in Western Europe, put out flags and banners,
rejoicing in the defeat of the Nazi war machine. On
May 8th German troops throughout Europe finally laid
down their arms.
Hitler left Germany devastated; his legacy is the
memory of one of the most dreadful tyrannies of
modern times.

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YOUNG POETS
girls

By Isis Scott, age 15

New Roots Charter School, Ithaca
Born princesses
Raised as queens
Not always treated as such
But our spirit is strong
Me and my sisters
Trials and tribulations
im a goddess
We overcome
By Janaishia Frost, age 16
To reach our potential
New Roots Charter School, Ithaca
Goddesses by nature
Although some have been polluted
I am the Goddess of love
Those are still my sisters
I love hard
They may be lost now
I take love seriously
But a throne waits for them
I also have self-love.
I love my sisters
My Princesses
I am the Goddess of beauty
My Queens
I have beauty
My Goddesses
I give beauty
Beauty is my foundation.

I am the Goddess of loyalty

Im loyal to myself and others
I respect loyalty
I embrace loyalty.
I am the Goddess of success
Im a successful Goddess
Being successful is what I do
I give successfulness to others.
I am the Goddess of friendship
I have important friendships
My family are my friendships
Friendships come to me.
I am the Goddess of trust
I trust myself
I trust others
I trust the trust.
I am the Goddess of ME!

sunny

By Anthony Sundquist, age 17

New Roots Charter School, Ithaca
The sun feeds the rose
But only at the front
In the back of the bus
the shadows are thrust
The flower is moved
every day to wither
And into its place
a pale snake slithers
The thorns grow tough
and the roots take hold
The rose does not move now
its petals to bold
And without petals
it takes its new home
But this rose is black,
its thorns, words untold
That build up within
and shout from the soul
Now the rose sits at the front
Never shook from its home.

This page is dedicated to the talented

youth of our area, who sometimes find
they have a voice but no forum in
which to express it. Congratulations to
the students featured here for their
bravery in expressing their heartfelt
sentiments in poetry. We are proud to
provide space for their creativity and
honest reflection.
Send your poetry to us at
The Moonlighter, PO Box 326,
Newark Valley, NY 13811-0326
Poetry is printed space permitting.

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CLOSE ENOUGH

A LAUGHING MATTER

A doctor explained to an elderly woman that her

husband had died of a massive myocardial infarct. A
while later, she was heard reporting to the rest of the
family that he had died of a "massive internal fart."

(because we all need to lighten up a little)

MAUDE AND MABEL

SELLING A CAR

Mabel was trying to sell her old car but

wasn't having any luck because the car
had 250,000 miles on it. One day, she
mentioned this to her friend Maude.
Maude told her, "There is a way to
make the car easier to sell, but it's not legal."
"That doesn't matter," replied Mabel, "I've gotta sell it."
"Okay," said Maude. "Heres the address of my friend who
owns a car repair shop. Tell him I sent you and hell turn the
odometer in your car back to 50,000 miles. Then it should
not be a problem to sell it."
The following weekend, Mabel made the trip to the
mechanic. About one month after that, Maude asked her,
"Well, did you sell your car?"
"It only has 50,000 miles! replied Mabel. Why would I sell
it?"

People Who Didnt Proofread

When spacing changes
the entire meaning

MOTHERS MILK

Students in an advanced Biology class were taking their

mid-term exam. The last question wasName seven
advantages of mothers milk. This question was worth 70
points.
One student in particular was hard put to think of seven
advantages. However, he wrote:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.

It is perfect formula for the child.

It provides immunity against several diseases.
It is always the right temperature.
It is inexpensive.
It bonds the child to the mother, and vice
versa.
It is available as needed.

And then the student was stuck. Finally in desperation,

just before the bell rang indicating the end of the test,
he wrote:
7.

Wood you like some?

It comes in two attractive containers and is

high enough off the ground where the cat cant
get it.

He got an A.

MY NEW BOYFRIENDS

I am seeing 5 gentlemen (give or take) every day.

As soon as I wake up, Will Power helps me get out of bed.
Then I go see John.
Then Charlie Horse comes along, and when hes here, he
takes up a lot of my time and attention.
When he leaves, Arthur Ritis shows up and stays the rest
of the day.
He doesnt like to stay in one place very long so he takes me
from joint to joint.
After such a busy day, Im really tired and very glad to go
to bed with Ben Gay.
What a life!
Oh, yes, Im also flirting with Al Zymer or whatever his
name is. I forget!
Im also thinking about calling Jack Daniels, Jim Beam, Jose
Cuervo or Johnny Walker to come over and keep me
company.
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Remember: Life is like a roll of toilet paper the closer

it gets to the end, the faster it goes. So have fun, think
good thoughts, learn to laugh at yourself, and count your
blessings.

PHYLLIS DILLER HUMOR

A bachelor is a guy who never made the same

mistake once.

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VETERANS OF MODERN WARFARE

Whats happening

Hear
Ye!

ONGOI NG MONTHLY EVENTS:

SOUP AND CHILI NIGHTS

Every Tuesday from 5-7pm

St. Marks Episcopal Church (17 Main St, Candor)
Meal includes choice of soup or chili, rolls, crackers,
dessert. Good will donation.

FREE IN CHRIST 12 STEP RECOVERY MINISTRY

Tuesday evenings fellowship 6:30-7pm, meeting 7-8:30pm

Calvarys Love Church, 1315 Reynolds Rd, Johnson City, NY
A fellowship of men and women who accept one another
right where we are, believing God can and will help us
change and grow. Join us on the Road to Freedom from
addictions, hurts, habits, dependencies. Worship,
discussion, teachings from Pastor Derrick West.
For info, call church office at 607-797-3757.

OPEN HEARTS DINNER

Every Wednesday from 5-6:30pm

McKendree United Methodist Church
(224 Owego St, Candor) Fun, fellowship, good food
Contact Denice Peckins at denicepeckins@hotmail.com

STORY TIME

Wednesdays from 10-11am

Berkshire Free Library (Rt. 38, Berkshire)
Fridays from 10-11am
Richford Congregational Church (Rt. 38, Richford)
Free for ages 2-5 and their parent or caregiver.

TAKE OFF POUNDS SENSIBLY (T.O.P.S.)

Meet every Thursday at 6pm

St. Marks Episcopal Church (17 Main St, Candor)
Contact Jean Dewey at 659-9969 or email
jmdewey@frontiernet.net

TWIN TIERS ANTIQUE AND MACHINERY

ASSOCIATION POST

Members meeting third Thursday each month at 7pm

Stoll Building (200 Lake Rd, Towanda, PA)
Monthly tractor pulls April thru October.
Any questions, call Bob or Joan Ely at 570-746-1794
or email jdfluffy50@yahoo.com

WEEKLY PRAYER MEETINGS

Tuesdays @ 7pm - Campville United Methodist, 17C,

East of Owego, in Campville
Wednesdays @ 5:45pm - First Baptist Church, Owego
Wednesdays @ 7pm - Spencer Federated Church, Spencer

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Meets first Saturday of the month @ 11am

The Church Commons Community Center (28 Main St,
Owego) - All Vets are welcome. See you on May 2nd!
Questions or comments, call Bill Reynolds at 644-5690.

GOLF LEAGUE SEEKS MEMBERS

Thursday nite mens golf league at Newark Valley Golf

Course, start at 4pm , 2 man team, May 1st, $250 for the
season, tournament and banquet at end of season.
Contact Dick Bird at 607-201-5119.
NEWARK VALLEY ANNUAL SPRING CLEAN-UP DAYS
Fri, May 1 and Sat, May 2 from 7:30am-3pm
Items can be brought to the Town Hall, 109 Whig St and
deposited in dumpsters at the rear of the property.
Debris or brush to be dropped off is limited to one pickup truck load per household. Acceptable items: old
furniture, mattresses, plastics, scrap metal, appliances
(with doors removed), brush no bigger than 4 inches in
diameter. Newark Valley residents only. Proof of
residency required. Tires (with or without rims) accepted
for a $2/tire fee. No construction wood of any kind, no
glass, paint cans or hazardous waste containers,
construction debris, shingles or tar paper, household
garbage, batteries or recyclables.
Any questions, call Hwy Dept at 642-9927.

RABIES VACCINATION CLINICS

Sat, May 2 from 2-4pm

Hickories Park, 359 Hickories Park Rd, Owego
Thurs, May 21 from 6-8pm
Newark Valley Fire Station, 7151 Rt 38, Newark Valley

BENEFIT AUCTION & DESSERTS

Sat, May 2 (5pm preview & desserts, 6-9pm auction)

With Evan Goodrich (NYS Auctioneers Assoc. Bid Calling
Champion)
at Newark Valley Fire Station, 7151 State Rt 38
Proceeds to benefit Educational Programs
To donate items call Ethel at 642-8313, Marcia at
642-8967 or the office at 642-9516.

FREE COMPUTER CLASSES

Tioga Adult Learning Lab (T.A.L.L.)

May
May
May
May

4 & 11
18
19 & 21
26 & 27

Resume Success
The Internet Made Easy
Basics of Microsoft PowerPoint
Social Networking Using Facebook

Owego Free Academy (Sheldon Guile Blvd, Owego)

All classes meet in room 248 from 6-8pm.
Must pre-register. Call 778-6406.

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MOTHERS DAY CHICKEN BBQ

Whats happening

20TH ANNUAL CHICKEN BAR-B-QUE

Sat, May 9 from 11am-2pm at First United Methodist

Church, 59-63 S. Main St, Newark Valley, NY
Pre-sale & take-out available. Dinners must be picked up
by 2pm. Cost: $8.50
Menu: 1/2 chicken, roll, cookies, homemade coleslaw,
homemade baked beans
For info call church office at 642-8811 Thurs 9-12
or call Dale Larson at 642-5386.

STORY HOUR

Tues, May 5 from 10:15-11:15am

Candor Free Library (Bank St, Candor)
Any questions, call 659-7258.

SEVENTH ANNUAL VALLEY HARMONY CONCERT

Sock Hop & Rock
Sat, May 9 at 7pm, at the Newark Valley United Church
of Christ, 32 South Main Street in Newark Valley.
Selections from the fifties: "Heartbreak Hotel" (Elvis)
"Silhouettes" (The Rays), "Bye Bye Love" (Everly Brothers);
from the sixties: "Runaround Sue" (Dion), "Eight Days a
Week" (the Beatles), Sittin on the Dock of the Bay (Otis
Redding), "Ive Got to Get a Message to You" (Bee Gees).

Christina Salasny of Windsor will return as special guest

soloist singing "Unforgettable" (Nat King Cole), "So in Love"
(Kiss Me Kate) and the duet from The Music Man "Till
There Was You" with Valley Harmony member Randy Kerr.
A new guest soloist will be playing the organ. Eric Machan
Howd from Ithaca will join us. Laurie Holdridge (Johnson
City) and Tamara Heiss (Newark Valley) will provide a
variety of woodwind instrumentals with pianist Aric Phinney
(Endicott) accompanying and playing his own solo.

Valley Harmony, an all-male a cappella ensemble, was

founded in 2007 by George Lohmann of Berkshire.
He sings with Mike Ebbers (Owego), Randy Kerr (Newark
Valley) and Mike Sheldon (Berkshire).

MEET AND GREET

With Susan Lynn Major

Sat, May 9 at 11:30am Buffet luncheon
Our Lady of Good Counsel Church (701 W. Main St,
Endicott)
Author of a new book, Joyful Journeys Sacred Pauses with
God, Susan is also an inspirational speaker, retreat
facilitator, teacher and spiritual author.
Advance tickets $20 per person seating limited.
Call 754-2660 or 1-877-825-0678.
For more info visit www.SamaritanEndicott.com

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Candor Emergency Squad

Sun, May 10 from 11am till gone
Candor Emergency Squad Garage
$10 includes 1/2 chicken, macaroni salad, baked beans,
roll & cookie
Pre-sale tickets highly recommended.
Call 659-5529.

BROOME SALE

Apalachin Lions Fundraiser

May 11, 12, 13, 14: Will be selling door-to-door in the
Greater Apalachin area (covers Apalachin, Campville,
Little Meadows)
Items include brooms, cleaning cloths, sponges, grill
brushes, and dusters.
All proceeds benefit community and humanitarian
projects.

CENTER LISLE CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH

Gances Catering Fundraiser

Fri, May 15 from noon-6pm
Dinners $12 - fried haddock, pork BBQ, or NY strip
steak with fries and one side
Sandwiches $7 fried haddock, pork BBQ, or knot rolls
May preorder if you wish by calling 849-3472.
A pie sale will be held also.

CHICKEN BBQ

Sat, May 16 from 11am-3pm or til gone

Glen Aubrey Fire Station (3800 Rt. 26, Glen Aubrey)
$8 dinner, $5.50 half includes salt potatoes, baked
beans, dessert

CRAFT FAIR

Hosted by the VFW Ladies Auxiliary

Sat, May 16 from 10-3 - mainly for hand-made / homemade items.
VFW at the corner of Wyncoop Creek Road and State
Route 224 near the village of Van Etten.
Come for lunch too - the VFW's kitchen will be open lunch plate special
A raffle will be held.
Vendors are wanted - however the ratio of Craft
Vendors to Direct Sales Vendors will be approx. 80/20
or (80% Craft Vendors to 20% Direct Sales Vendors).
Earliest applicants will have first consideration and
Direct Sales applicants from the Van Etten-Spencer
area will have first consideration.
Send an email to bonmath@htva.net to request an
application. The VFW reserves the right to reject any
application.

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AMERICANS FOR RESTORING THE

CONSTITUTION

Mon, May 18 at 7 pm at Vestal Library

Guest speaker, Chemung County Sheriff Moss, President of
the New York State Sheriff's Association and outspoken
critic of the Safe Act.
Sheriff Moss of Chemung County ran for Lt. Governor with
Rob Astorino running as Governor. Both men have now
developed a new plan for the state to help restore New
York back to its greatness. Find out how they plan to
reform New York. Plan on attending and bring a friend.
COMMUNITY YARN BOMB PROJECT
Getting ready for the Strawberry Festival!
If you knit or crochet, you are invited to create 12x12
squares to wrap around the trees surrounding the Tioga
County Courthouse. Donated squares can be dropped off at
the Tioga Arts Council (179 Front St, Owego) or Riverow
Bookshop (187 Front St, Owego).
No cost to participate. Acrylic yarn only.
For ideas visit www.pinterest.com/artscouncil
Any questions, call 687-0785 or email
tiogaartscouncil@gmail.com

GRANDMA' S PRETTI ES
ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES
3 Railroad St. Whitney Point, NY 13862
Open Weds-Sun 10am-5pm; Mon & Tues by app't.

WE BUY & SELL:

Antiques /Collectibles / Linen / Lamps / Jewelry / Tools

Knives / Fishing / Buttons / Beads / Pottery
Glassware / China / Crystal / Toys / Dolls
Advertising / Postcards / Furniture

Call 607-862-9795 for appointment or contact

gprettie@stny.twcbc.com

NEXT MONTH:
STRAWBERRY SHAKE 5K & KIDS 1 MILE
SHORTCAKE

Registration is open. For details, to register online, or

download a registration form, visit www.runsignup.com
and search Owego Strawberry Shake 5K.
Prices increase after pre-registration deadline of
June 11 at noon.
For more info, email crhafer@yahoo.com
or call 687-7440.

Stroll Down Memory Lane

If youre under 55
You may never have seen these

NEWS:
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New office location:
350 State St, Binghamton
607-724-5153
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Curious Origin - DON'T

LOOK A GIFT HORSE IN THE MOUTH

This means don't examine a gift

too closely! You can tell a horses
age by looking at its teeth, which
is why people 'looked a horse in
the mouth'.
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