Fall 2013 City of Sherrill 377 Sherrill Road Sherrill, New York 13461 Telephone: (315)363-2440 Fax: (315)363-0031 www.sherrillny.org Betsinger Road- The City continues its effort to widen, install concrete curbing and resurface Betsinger Road. This project, partially funded by State funds, is one of the largest road projects undertaken by the City. Much of the preliminary work has been done by the City’s skilled work force with assistance from the Vernon Highway Department and Oneida County Public Works. The City thanks those agencies for their help and also the residents along Betsinger Road for their understanding during construction. Department of Motor Vehicles and County Clerk at City Hall, 4th Wednesday of each month, 10am2pm- All are encouraged to use the satellite office which offers services including car, snowmobile and boat registrations and renewals, driver’s license renewals, and license plate services. An Oneida County Clerk’s office representative is also available for other services such as passports and Veterans ID cards. Please note the remaining 2013 satellite office dates- September 25, October 23, November 27. *No date in December due to Christmas. STAR- Many have received letters from the State to renew their respective BASIC STAR exemption. Anyone in Sherrill that has questions or difficulty renewing should contact Bob Comis at 363-2440 for assistance. Seniors that are qualified for Enhanced STAR do not need to renew at this time. Historian- Thank you to Craig Crowell who was appointed City Historian in 2000 and served until this year. His work to gather and archive items related to the City of Sherrill has resulted in a rich collection of information which is stored at City Hall and will be preserved as a resource for the community about city history. The City appreciates his work and wishes him well. Enhanced STAR- For those individuals that will be turning 65 in 2014 and do not have Enhanced STAR, for Enhanced STAR purposes you are considered 65 as of January 1, 2014 regardless of when your actual birthday is. In order to receive this exemption and assuming you meet the income limits your application MUST be processed prior to March 1, 2014. Please contact Bob Comis at 363-2440 with any questions. Police Department Reminders- Please note the following phone numbers- For emergencies call 911, to file a police report or if you have a police related question you’d like to speak to an officer about call 363-3200, to leave a message for an officer on an existing case or to leave information if you are going on vacation call 363-6221. Please do not call City Hall about police matters. Sherrill Commissioner Election- The election for Sherrill City Commissioner will be held November 5, 6am-9pm in conjunction with the general election at the Sherrill City Court room. Exercise your right to vote! Running for the two Commissioner slots are the incumbents, Jeff Gilbert and William (Bill) Vineall. -There are various scams in which callers say they need your personal or financial information in order to provide a service. Do not give out information without knowing who you are talking to. Contact Information- Please contact City Hall with your updated contact information such as phone numbers. This will help the City to be able to get in touch with you if needed. -Studded tires are allowed October 15-May 1. -The “No Parking” on city streets ordinance resumes November 1 and will be in effect until April 30. This ordinance applies to all streets between 2-7am. -School is back in session! Drivers should stop for all stopped school buses, as well as be aware of children crossing the roads. 1 Transfer Station Information The transfer station will be open Wednesdays 3:305:30pm and Saturdays 8am-1pm until October 31. After that it will be open only on Saturdays. The transfer station is for city residents and residents must purchase coupons, which are available at City Hall, in order to drop off items at the transfer station. Please see the fees below and call City Hall, 363-2440 with any questions. -Brush and Green Waste Pick-Up- Every other Monday- October 7, October 21. After October 21 all brush must be taken to the City’s transfer station at no charge. The City will start to pick up leaves when the weather dictates. Leaves are used for composting so please do not put branches, sticks, or twigs in with your leaves. Please rake leaves to the curb or bag them. -Garbage Pick Up Date Changes Normal Pick-up date New Pick-up date 11/11 (Monday) 11/12 (Tuesday) 12/25 (Wednesday) 12/24 (Tuesday) 1/1 (Wednesday) 12/31 (Tuesday) Additionally, garbage pick-up in the Village of Vernon changes from Thursday, November 21 to Tuesday, November 19. Transfer Station Fees -Full size pickup-½ to totally full- $60 (household goods) -Full size pickup- empty to ½ full- $40 (household goods) -Small pickup, mini-Van or trailer- ½ to totally full$40 (household goods) Battery Disposal- Under the "NYS Rechargeable Battery Law" it is illegal to toss rechargeable batteries in the trash in NYS. They contain toxic metals that can be released into the environment. Rechargeable batteries contained in electronic products must be removed prior to disposal. Batteries covered by this law include batteries for lap tops, cameras, cell phones, and rechargeable alkaline batteries. Sherrill residents may bring rechargeable batteries to City Hall for disposal. Household alkaline batteries should be placed in your trash for disposal. Previously, alkaline battery disposal posed environmental threat because of mercury content. Since mercury has been phased out of battery production, single-use alkaline battery disposal has become safer and such items should be placed with your trash. Please visit http://www.ohswa.org/ for more information. -Small pickup, mini-Van or trailer- empty to ½ full$25 (household goods) -Sedan trunk load- $10 (household goods) -2-30 gallon garbage cans- $10 (household goods) -Tires (each NO RIMS)- $5 -Tire rim (each)- $5 -Tires on rims- $15 -Mattress (any size)- $15 -Box Spring (any size)- $15 -TV-$15 -Couch or Loveseat- $15 Water Department News- Water mains will be flushed on the following dates in these areas: October 22- Route 5, Prospect Street, Rowland Place and the entire north side of the city, October 23- streets west of Sherrill Road, October 24streets east of Sherrill Road, October 25- Kenwood streets. Businesses and residents may experience dirty water and low pressure during the week. -Recliner Chair- $10 -Computer monitor & Tower- $10 Appliances / White Goods- $15- Includes- Hot Water Heater, Dehumidifier, Air Conditioner, Stove, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Dishwasher, Microwave, or similar items Compost- There is compost at the end of Fairway Lane that residents can take to use. At times there may be woodchips as well. -No propane or fuel tanks -Construction Material is double 2 Community Activity Center News 139 East Hamilton Ave, Sherrill (315) 363-6525 Special Events Quilt Show- Come view quilts at the CAC Friday October 25 10am-5pm, and Saturday October 26 10am-4pm. Ongoing Classes and Groups Mondays -Bone Builders- Strength Training for the Older Adult, 10am, Contact Karen, 223-3973 or Polly 8536258. $1.50/class -Fiber Fans CNY- A social group for people interested in fiber crafts- knitters, crocheters, weavers, spinners, felters, etc. All skill levels welcome! Come work together, chat, learn and have fun, 5:30-8pm. For more information contactAntony- doanart@gmail.com or on Facebook- Fiber Fans CNY Craft Show- Fall Show Saturday September 28 and Winter Show December 7, 9am-3pm- Vendors will sell various crafts and other items, and food will be available for purchase. Food Pantry Bowling Benefit- Bring a nonperishable food item to the CAC and receive a $1 credit for each item donated, up to $3 per person. The credit can be used toward open bowling, concession, or pool table rental on October 27. Help your fellow citizens and bring as many items as you wish! Tuesdays -Community Fine Arts Guild- Join this group of artists 9am-12pm to paint, work together, share ideas, and to have the opportunity for critique, if desired. -Zumba- Tuesdays 7-8pm, Contact Sue Crawford, 368-4654. $25/4 week session or $8/class Winter Playground- Monday-Friday December 30January 3, 10am-12pm, *No program Wednesday January 1- This program is open to children who attend E.A. McAllister who are in Pre-KindergartenSixth Grade. Children will participate in sports activities and arts and crafts. Preregistration is required and registration forms will be available in early December at the CAC or City Hall. Wednesdays -Oneida County Office for the Aging- On the first Wednesday of every month, August-May, at 11am a representative from the office is at the CAC and is able to provide people ages 60 and over, and people of any age with disabilities, with many services. -CAC Craft and Chat Group- Join this group the first, third and fifth Wednesday of each month, 11am1pm, to knit, sew, or create any other craft. Buy lunch at the CAC or bring your own. -Yoga Classes- 6:30-7:30pm Contact Nicole Hayman-Sherman for more information 865-5268. Daily Programs -Walking in the gym- This is a self-monitored program open to all, weekday mornings 8-9:30am. -Kids Play Time- Monday-Friday, 9:30am-12pm Come join this self-monitored program for parents to bring their children, ages 5 and younger, for indoor play in the gym. Children must be supervised by an adult. -Open Gym- The gym at the CAC can be used for basketball. Fees are: $3 per person for ½ court use, one hour maximum or $24 for full court use, 8 people minimum, one hour maximum. Sherrill residents must sign out basketballs. Children 15 and under must be supervised by a parent or guardian. Please call for availability. Thursdays -Rescue Me K-9 Dog Rescue Dog Socialization Classes- Come to these free classes for anybody who wants to bring their dog. Donations are accepted, 6-7pm, please contact Debbie Martin, 829-3454 with any questions. Birthday Parties and Events- Have a bowling birthday party or another event at the CAC! Call for more details! Do you have other ideas or are there programs you'd like to see at the CAC? Please stop by, call or email your ideas to sgetman@sherrillny.org. 3 Community Activity Center News Continued computers, play games, watch television, etc. Special events and closing days will be announced -Bowling Hours- Wednesdays 11am-2pm, Fridays throughout the year. All children who attend youth 6pm-11pm or 9:15-11pm (because of a league every center must sign in when they arrive and sign out other Friday), Saturdays 1-5pm and 9:15-11pm, when they leave. Once signed in, children may not Sundays 12-5pm Please call or check the website leave the building until they leave youth center for for information about additional hours on school the evening. Youth Center will be open Monday half days, holidays and snow days. and Tuesday from 6-9pm for children in grades 4-6 and Friday and Saturday from 6:30-10pm for -Adult Bowling Leagues- The Thursday Women’s Doubles Bowling League has openings for bowlers. children in grades 7-12. Please call the CAC with Please contact Jill Salm 363-9108 or call the CAC for any questions. more information about other leagues. Chronic Disease Self-Management and Diabetes -Junior Bowling Leagues- Registration will be held Self-Management Workshops- Subjects covered on Tuesday October 15 and Wednesday October 16 include: techniques to deal with problems such as from 6:30-8:30pm at the CAC. There will be a frustration, fatigue, and pain, appropriate exercise, Thursday league for bowlers 8-12 years old use of medications, making informed treatment beginning October 24 at 4pm. On Saturdays decisions, and more. Caregivers are welcome as beginning October 26 there will be a league for well. If interested, please contact Carol Nettleton, bowlers 12 years old and older at 9am, a league for 768-3632 for more information. bowlers 7-12 years old at 11:30am and an instructional program for bowlers 5-7 years old at 1:30pm. There is a $5.00 registration fee and this Boy Scout Troop 30 News year there will be a bowling cost change. Information will be available at registration. If Tim Beal and Troop 30 Boy Scouts would like to bowlers miss registration they may still join a league thank all of the Sherrill residents for their generous by showing up on the day they want to bowl, bottle and can donations that made it possible to providing there are spots available. These leagues lead scouts and volunteers in building his Eagle are for everyone- there are no restrictions about Scout Service Project - a soccer kickboard in where bowlers live or go to school. Please contact Robertson Park. Also we would like to thank the Allen Glover with any questions after 2:30pm, 363- City of Sherrill for donating and setting the 1748 or the CAC. telephone poles that are the framework underneath. This project was made possible by the great community we have here in Sherrill. -City of Sherrill Youth Center Information- Youth Center will open at the CAC on Monday October 7. Any student who attends VVS schools may attend youth center and bring a guest. Children, including guests, who do not live in the City of Sherrill or the Town of Vernon must purchase a ticket or season pass to attend youth center. Tickets and passes are available at the CAC or Sherrill City Hall for $5/night or $30/10 nights or season passes may be purchased for $75/individual or $125/family. All parents who have children who attend youth center must fill out paperwork for 2013 which is available at the CAC and City Hall. Youth Center is a supervised program and children may participate in activities in the gym and the youth center, use This summer we trekked again to the high peaks in the Adirondacks. We hiked through Avalanche Pass and climbed Phelps Mt. for a sunny spectacular view of mountains. The next day we went caving to Natural Stone Bridge & Caves near Pottersville, N.Y. We had fun and adventure crawling through tight dark caves and then floating down an underground tunnel. If there are any boys interested in joining our troop please call Mr. Bill Beal- 361-1400, or cell 761-1733. 4 Sherrill-Kenwood Free Library News Stop by, call 363-5980, or visit our website, www.sherrillkenwoodlibrary.org, for more information! Book Discussion Group- December 4 @ 6:30 pm Stop by or call the library to find out what our selection will be for December! Photography Contest- The library is holding its first annual photography contest with winners determined by popular vote. Stop by to vote on your favorite today! Winners will be announced at an awards ceremony on October 4 at 5pm. We need your continued support! Thank you to all who supported the library in our centennial celebration. Your generosity allowed us to purchase 127 books for the library! Although the celebration of our centennial is over, our need for your support is not. With recent budget cuts from both Oneida County and the City of Oneida, your support is more important than ever in ensuring our ability to continue to serve the community. We are asking for donations towards the purchase of books for the library. These $25 donations will be recognized by a bookplate identifying the book as one “Donated by the Patrons of the SherrillKenwood Free Library”. We recently replaced the carpeting in the upstairs of the library for the safety of our patrons. We are asking you to help us offset the cost of this improvement to your library. You can do so by “purchasing” a square yard of carpeting for $50. Call or stop by the library for more information or to donate! Family Movie Night- Iron Man 3- October 9, 5:30pm Join us for this superhero adventure and some popcorn! Rated PG-13. Family Movie Night- The Croods- October 16, 6pm Join us for this animated family favorite and some popcorn! Rated G. Family Movie Night- Monsters UniversityNovember 6, 6pm- Join everybody’s favorite monsters as they head off to college! Popcorn provided. Rated G. Check back at the library for more movies coming this fall including Despicable Me 2 and Planes! R2-D2 is coming to the Library! October 26, 11am Self-Defense Classes- Shihan Johnny Owens, owner Come visit with the real R2-D2! Hear a Star Wars of Owens Martial Arts in Oneida, will teach free self- story and make some out-of-this-world Star Wars crafts to take home! Don’t forget your cameras! defense classes on September 28 at 10:30am for ages 4-14 with a discussion on bullying, and at Trick-or-Treat at the Library! October 31, 6-8pm 11:30am for ages 15 and up. Please wear Stop by the library on Halloween to see the staff in comfortable clothing and shoes. Please call the their costumes and get a treat! Happy Halloween! library to register as space is limited. Sleepytime Stories- October 24, November 14, Does My Suicide Vest Make Me Look Fat? Author December 19, and January 11 at 7pm- Come in your Discussion & Book Signing- October 7 at 6pm, jammies, bring your pillow, your blanket, and your Come discuss local author John Ready’s memoir of favorite stuffed animal! Join Miss Jen for some fun the beginning of the Iraq war. stories and cookies and milk! Family Story Hour- Tuesdays, 11am starting Saturday Morning Cartoons- October 5, November October 1- Join Miss Mary & Miss Carol for this 2, and January 11 at 10am- Stop by the library to story time for pre-school children and their watch some classic cartoons and have some caregivers. This program includes songs, stories, breakfast. PJs are welcome! crafts and more! Lego Day- October 12, November 9, and January 18 Book Discussion Group- October 2, 6:30 pm at 11am- Stop by the library and get creative The group will discuss Tallgrass by Sara Dallas. building with our large selection of Legos and Copies of the book are available at the library and Duplos! everyone is welcome! 5 Sherrill-Kenwood Free Library News Continued Oneida Community Mansion House News “Turn it Off” Game Day- October 19, November 16, and January 25 at 11am- Come to the library and match up with opponents using one of our board games, or bring your own! -Stickley Museum Director Talk- Sarah Lanigan, Stickley Museum executive director, will present “A Visit to The Stickley Museum: Stickley History & Style” at the Oneida Community Mansion House at 7pm on Wednesday, October 2. The talk is the first Christmas Cartoons- December 7 and December 21 in a series on the Arts and Crafts Movement in at 10am- Stop by the library for a showing of some Central New York and is offered free to the public. of your holiday favorites and a snack. PJs welcome! -Arboretum Tour with Tips for Homeowners- Learn tips on the pruning and healthcare of trees and shrubs from Steve Blair of Bartlett Tree Experts on Saturday, October 5, 2013 from 9-11am at the Oneida Community Mansion House. No tools will be necessary but walking shoes during the tour of the grounds and dress for inclement weather are Christmas Crafts for Kids & Gift WrappingDecember 14, 10am-2pm- While the kids are having recommended. Suggested donation is $10 per person. Email pcaputi@oneidacommunity.org or fun with holiday crafts, get your gifts wrapped! call or call 363-0745 to register for the program. Donations accepted. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library. Byrdcliffe: An Arts and Crafts Colony in Friends of the Library- October 23, 6:30pm- If you Woodstock- Nancy E. Green, The Gale and Ira are interested in helping out the library, please Drukier Curator of European and American Art, consider joining our Friends of the Library group. Prints and Drawings, 1800-1945, Herbert F. Johnson All are welcome! Museum of Art, Cornell University, Ithaca speaks on Wednesday October 23 at 7pm. The talk is offered Bridge?- If you’re interested in learning how to play free to the public. Bridge, or already know and are willing to teach others, give us a call! We’d love to start a group! Christ Church United Methodist Church News Bored? Play with our toys! Stop by the library and -There will be a Rummage Sale October 11 from 9am-3pm and October 12 from 9am-12pm with a get creative building with our large selection of $1 bag sale. Legos and Duplos or play with one of our card or board games. Just ask at the desk! -The 48th Annual Christmas Fantasy Fair will be held Winter Water Color Class- Join this eight-week class Friday, November 8, 6-9pm and Saturday, starting January 9th- The primary focus will be on November 9, 9am-3pm. Hand-made craft goods, landscape painting, but florals and the use of pen holiday decorations, toys, homemade baked goods and ink in combination with watercolor may be and food will be available along with pie and coffee explored as well. Fee- $80, Please contact Laura Friday and lunch on Saturday. Diddle, 363-2150 for more information. -Live Outdoor Nativity- Saturday, December 14 and Hours- We will be closed the following dates: Sunday, December 15, at 6pm, followed by October 14 for Columbus Day, November 11 for refreshments in Conde Hall. Anyone interested in Veteran’s Day, November 28-30 for Thanksgiving helping with set up or other parts of the nativity can December 24-25 for Christmas, December 31contact the church office, 363-1061. January 1 for New Year’s, January 20 for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Basket Raffle- November 12-December 14- The Friends of the Library will be having their 2nd annual basket raffle! Tickets will be $1 each, 3 for $2, or 8 for $5. Winning tickets will be drawn on December 14. Support the library and win prizes! 6 Fire Department Reminders -Fireplaces- Fireplaces regularly build up creosote in their chimneys. They need to be cleaned out Dehumidifier Recall- The Consumer Product Safety frequently and chimneys should be inspected for Commission has issued a recall of 12 brands of obstructions and cracks to prevent deadly chimney dehumidifiers due to a serious burn and fire hazard. and roof fires. Make sure the damper is open before More than $2 million in property damage has been starting any fire. Never burn trash, paper or green reported from fires originating from these wood in your fireplace. These materials cause heavy dehumidifiers. The dehumidifiers were sold at Home creosote buildup and are difficult to control. Use a Depot, Lowes, Sears, Amazon and other retailers. screen heavy enough to stop rolling logs and big Follow this link to see the CPSC recall: enough to cover the entire opening of the fireplace to http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2013/Gree-Recalls- catch flying sparks. Don't wear loose-fitting clothes 12-Brands-of-Dehumidifiers/ near any open flame. Make sure the fire is completely out before leaving the house or going to bed. Allow Candle Fire Safety – There are an estimated 15,260 ashes to cool before disposing of them. Place ashes in fires caused by candles each year. a tightly covered metal container and keep the ash -If you do use candles, ensure they are in sturdy container at least 10 feet away from your home and metal, glass or ceramic holders and placed where they any other nearby buildings. Never empty the ash cannot be easily tipped over. directly into a trash can. Douse and saturate the -Avoid using candles in bedrooms and sleeping areas. ashes with water. -Extinguish candles after use and before going to bed. -Keep candles at least 12 inches from anything that Daylight Savings Time- Change the batteries in your can burn. smoke alarms when you turn your clocks back. -Never use a candle where medical oxygen is being used. The two can combine to create a large fire. And remember - In the event of a fire, time is the -Always use a flashlight – not a candle – for biggest enemy and every second counts! emergency lighting. -Escape first, and then call for help. Develop a home -NEVER leave burning candles unattended! fire escape plan and practice it frequently with your family. Designate a meeting place outside. Make sure Heating Fire Safety- Wood Stoves- Wood stoves cause everyone in the family knows two ways to escape over 4,000 residential fires every year. The City fire from every room. code has specific installation requirements and a -Never stand up in a fire, always crawl low under the permit is required. Stop in at City Hall for information. smoke, and try to keep your mouth covered. Never When purchasing a wood stove, look for solid return to a burning building for any reason: it may cost construction, such as plate steel or cast iron metal. you your life Check your stove periodically for cracks and inspect -Finally, having a working smoke alarm dramatically legs, hinges and door seals for smooth joints and increases your chances of surviving a fire. seams. Use only seasoned wood for fuel, not green (All info from the U.S. Fire Administration & FEMA) wood, artificial logs, or trash. In pellet stoves, burn only dry, seasoned wood pellets. Inspect and clean pipes and chimneys annually and check monthly for Sherrill American Legion Events damage or obstructions. -All You Can Eat Brunch- October 20- 9am-12:30pm, -Electric Space Heaters- Buy only heaters evaluated by sponsored by the Legion Baseball Team a nationally recognized laboratory, such as -Kids Halloween Party- October 26- 1-3pm Underwriters Laboratories (UL). Check to make sure it -Election Day Spaghetti Dinner- November 5- 4:30has a thermostat control mechanism, and will switch 7pm off automatically if the heater falls over. Heaters are -Veterans Day Ceremony at Triangle Park- November not dryers or tables; don't dry clothes or store objects 11 at 11am on top of your heater. Plug space heaters directly into -All You Can Eat Pancake Breakfast- with a special wall outlets, not into an extension cord or power strip. appearance from Santa! December 7- 8:30-11:30am Always unplug your space heater when not in use. -Kids Christmas Party- December 21- 1-3pm 7 City of Sherrill Newsletter 377 Sherrill Road Sherrill, New York 13461 PRESORTED STANDARD US Postage Paid Sherrill, NY Permit No. 7 Flu Shot Clinic- October 30, 4-7pm at City Court Halloween Night at the Fire Department- Stop by from 6:30-8pm! The Fire Department will be teaching tricks on how to stay safe on Halloween and treats will Sherrill Kenwood Community Chest- Please keep a look out for the Sherrill Kenwood Community Chest’s be handed out! 2013 fund drive mailing which you should be receiving Sherrill Merchants Association- Thank you to all who by the end of October. 100% of the donations purchased flags and helped to organize the Field of received are used to help fund multiple area programs Honor as a memorial to the events of September 11, which rely on our community support. Your 2001. generosity is greatly appreciated. -The Sherrill Merchants Association will host a holiday tree lighting in Reilly-Mumford Park on Thursday December 5 and their annual Holiday Passport Shopping days December 6 and December 7. Look for more details coming soon! Thank-You- Thank you to the Gorman Foundation for a wonderful summer concert series. It was great to see so many residents and enjoy some wonderful performances. Santa’s Ride- Chief Davis has been in contact with the North Pole and has confirmed that Santa will be making a stop in Sherrill on Sunday, December 8, in preparation for Christmas. Keep a look out for additional information about the day! Website, Email List and Facebook- Please visit the City of Sherrill website, www.sherrillny.org for information about services, events and programs and sign up for our email list. Please ‘like’ our Facebook page- City of Sherrill to see updates about programs and events. 8