LATEST NEWS:  DOT Study May Bring Traffic Changes to Village of Boonville-1/23/2012 By Carrie Gayne Some traffic alterations may be on the horizon for Boonville, but what they are, well, we’ll have to wait and see. The New York State Department of Transportation (DOT) is in the “scoping phase” of a project in Boonville. As part of this, DOT representatives are stu... See More South Lewis Board Votes Unanimously to Close Constableville School-1/23/2012 The ten-member Board of Education and Doug Premo, School Superintendent, just prior to the vote on the closure of Constableville Elementary School. (Photo by Betty Haig) By Betty Haig CONSTABLEVILLE - The January 17 South Lewis School District Board of Education meeting of Sout... See More Ron Bourgeois Chosen as Torchlight Parade Grand Marshall-1/23/2012 Ron Bourgeois has been chosen as this year’s Grand Marshall for the Snowmobile Torchlight Parade, which will take place Friday, February 10, in conjunction with the annual Snow Festival activities in Boonville. Ron grew up on East Road in Boonville. In 1959, his dad, Carl “CJ” Bourgeois, became ... See More MAKING SNOW FOR SNOCROSS-1/23/2012 Pictured above are three snow-making machines at the Boonville Fairgrounds on Thursday afternoon, January 19. Ironically, shortly after this photo was taken, Mother Nature started delivering some snow of her own. By the next morning, over 8 inches of new snow had fallen in the village. The Boonville... See More Town of Lee Second Grader Lands Role in NBC’s “30 Rock”-1/23/2012 Hayley Heffernan, age 7, of the Town of Lee, will appear in the role of “young Jenna Maroney” on the February 9 episode of the Emmy winning NBC show, “30 Rock.” Hollywood favorite, Jane Krakowski plays the role of Jenna; which can be seen every Thursday night at 8 p.m. Created by Tina Fey of “Satur... See More Snocross Racing Coming January 28 and 29; Snow Festival Events Rescheduled to February 10-12-1/16/2012 Boonville Snow Festival volunteers were busy working at the Fairgrounds this past weekend, after Mother Nature finally delivered some winter snow and cold weather. Hopefully, more of the same will follow in time for the East Coast Snocross Racing scheduled for January 28 and 29. Other Snow Festival ... See More Petitions Available for Village Election-1/16/2012 Boonville Village trus-tees Michael Chambers, Lisa Bellinger and Judie Dellerba have picked up petitions for re-election. The Village Election will take place on March 20. Anyone interested in running for office can obtain petitions at the Village Clerk’s Office, 13149 State Route 12. Candidate... See More Concerned Residents Speak Out Against School Closure-1/16/2012 Over 100 Constableville residents turned out at a public hearing at South Lewis High School on Tuesday evening, January 10, to speak out against the proposed closure of their elementary school. South Lewis Superintendent Douglas Premo recently recommended the closure for the 2012-13 school year... See More STORY TIME WITH SANTA --12/19/2011 A “Story Time with Santa” was enjoyed by many youngsters at Stewart’s in Boonville on Thursday evening, December 15. Talking to Santa just prior to him reading a story, was the Siminowski family of Boonville. On Santa’s right is Noah, on his left is Evelyn, Asher and Levi and in the “place of honor... See More “Twas The Night Before Christmas” at Constable Hall-12/19/2011 By Ramona Salmon CONSTABLEVILLE - Gently falling snow covered the ground and glistened in response to the moon’s shimmering light as tranquility settled in and around the Georgian style limestone mansion known as Constable Hall, in the village of Constableville in Lewis County, New York. T... See More MVCC A & P Students Look to the Skies For Jobs-12/19/2011 By PAT MALIN Like many other Central New Yorkers, the economic recession of the past few years hit Michael Williamson hard in the pocketbook. After he lost his job, he knew there weren’t many other employment possibilities for a high school graduate. He decided it was time to start ove... See More Woodgate Post Office to Remain Open…At Least Until May-12/19/2011 WOODGATE - The Woodgate Post Office will remain open until at least May 15, 2012 as a result of a national moratorium announced last week by the Postal Service in Washington. As requested by many U.S. Senators and Congressman, the United States Postal Service will delay the closing of Post Offi... See More ACS Middle School to Present Holiday Concert and Art Show-12/5/2011 The Adirondack Middle School Fine Arts Department will present their annual Holiday Concert and Art Show on Wednesday, December 7, at 7:30 p.m. in the Adirondack High School auditorium. Featured groups for the concert include the Middle School 6th grade chorus under the direction of Miss Sarah S... See More Griffiss Park Closes Another Chapter in Long-Term Environmental Restoration Project-12/5/2011 By PAT MALIN The clock is rapidly ticking down on the environmental restoration of the entire Griffiss Business and Techn-ology Park. The Air Force Center for Engineering and the Environment (AFCEE), which has been supervising the cleanup of hazardous chemicals and wastes at the former... See More “A World of Christmas” Concerts Scheduled-12/5/2011 The Adirondack Community Chorus (ACC) will present its annual Christmas concerts entitled “A World of Christmas” on three separate occasions. The first performance will be held at the Forest Presbyterian Church, Center Street, Lyons Falls, on Sunday, December 11, at 6 p.m. The second conc... See More 2011 Snowmobile Shootout This Friday in Woodgate-12/5/2011 By John Isley WOODGATE - Ameri-can Snowmobiler is the host magazine again this year for the 2011 Snowmobile Shootout event to be held on Friday, December 9, at the White-Otter Fish & Game Club complex in Woodgate. The annual event brings out Arctic Cat, Ski-Doo, Polaris, and Yamaha to ... See More DoD Comptroller Cites Troubled Federal Budget Process-12/5/2011 By PAT MALIN Managing the trillions of dollars in the U.S. budget, especially the amounts spent on the nation’s defense, compared to the mere millions — a trickle by comparison — of general spending in the Oneida County budget, were topics of discussion at an informational seminar held by ... See More Reunited With His Regiment After 148 Years-11/7/2011 Corporal Charles H. Hayden - 97th New York Volunteer Infantry - Civil War Soldier, Hero and Patriot By Al Grenning In Boonville, exactly 150 years ago, on November 1, 1861, a 23-year-old local carriage maker named Charles Harvey Hayden enlisted for three years of service in the 97th N... See More Woodgate and West Leyden Post Offices Given Reprieve-11/7/2011 Two local rural post offices have been granted 120-day stays of closure. Woodgate was set to close as soon as Halloween, switching customers to rural route service from Forestport. In West Leyden, the Boonville Post Office was to absorb its operations. The Postal Regulatory Commission uses the ... See More Informational Hydrofracking Presentation Planned-11/7/2011 WOODGATE - An informational video presentation on the art of hyrdofracking, a process of extraction of natural gas from underground shale, will be presented at the Woodgate Library on Monday, November 14, at 7 p.m. The 45-minute video by Theo Colborn, Phd. is called “What You Need to Know About... See More Thanksgiving Holiday Deadline-11/7/2011 Due to the Thanksgiving holiday, the deadline for the November 30 issue of the paper will be Tuesday, November 22, at 4 p.m. The Boonville Herald Office will be closed on Thursday and Friday, November 24 and 25. We will resume regular hours on November 28, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Frida... See More Sports Expo and 5K Run/Walk to Benefit Cystic Fibrosis-10/24/2011 The 3rd annual Westdacks Winter Sports Expo, in conjunction with an inaugural “Run From Hell” 5K Run/Walk, will be held on Saturday, October 29, at the Hulbert House in Boonville. Proceeds from both events will be donated to the fight against cystic fibrosis. The Sports Expo will be held from 1... See More Local Candidates in the November 8 General Election-10/24/2011 Local Oneida County candidates on the ballot in the November 8 General Election (names provided by the Oneida County Board of Elections) are as follows: ONEIDA COUNTY TOWNS BOONVILLE Supervisor – Incumbent John C. Gaylord, running on the Republican and Transparent party lines, is b... See More Adirondack Middle School PTSA Being Organized; Meeting Scheduled October 27-10/24/2011 There will be a meeting on Thursday, October 27, at 6:30 p.m. in the Adirondack Middle School library to finalize the organization of a Parent-Teacher-Student Association (PTSA). Representatives from the Leather Stocking Region and New York State PTSA will be present to facilitate the meeting, a... See More BIG BUCK –-10/10/2011 Shea Schoff of West Leyden proudly displays a big 9-point buck he shot while bow-hunting in the West Leyden area on Sunday, October 2. Schoff said official scoring of the buck was done at the Hideaway in West Leyden. The 9-pointer had an 18-inch spread and weighed 172 pounds. Schoff said this is his... See More Help Set the Future of ACS-10/10/2011 The Adirondack Central School Board of Education invites parents, business owners, community members, and alumni to participate in an information collection meeting on Wednesday, October 19. They will be holding two sessions. The first will be from 5:30-7 p.m., and the second from 7:30-9 p.m. Both s... See More First Annual Fall Black Moose Kayak Event This Weekend-10/10/2011 LYONS FALLS - Lyons Falls Alive and local kayakers are hosting the 1st Annual Fall Black-Moose Kayak Event on October 14, 15 and 16 in Lyons Falls. The Moose River makes for one of the greatest Class III, IV and V kayaking events in the U.S. There is also flat-water paddling on the Black River.... See More TV Shows to Feature Local Snowmobiling-10/10/2011 WPBS-TV in Watertown, New York has announced the broadcast of a new series in conjunction with Lewis, Oswego and Oneida counties and Old Forge. Snow Country New York, which is a four-part local snowmobiling television series, will air on the station this winter. Local trail systems will also be... See More Affordable Health Insurance for Dairy Farmers Informational Meeting Scheduled October 19-10/3/2011 Are you in need of affordable health insurance for your farm employees, your family or yourself? Cornell Cooperative Extension of Oneida County is working with Payne & Rybak Benefit Plans, Inc. to offer the Dairy Co-ops Health Insurance on a group basis. This would mean better coverage at a lower p... See More Fritz’s Polka Band Lands Another Song On “Breaking Bad” TV Show to Air October 9-10/3/2011 Jagermeister-sponsored Fritz’s Polka Band (FPB) from Verona, is pleased to announce that another of their original songs is scheduled to be included again on the hit cable TV show, “Breaking Bad,” in the episode that will air on October 9 on AMC at 10 p.m. EST. The episode is yet to be titled. Read... See More Shrine Circus Coming to Utica October 7-9-10/3/2011 Some of the Ziyara Zanies’ clowns that will be perfomring in the annual Ziyara Shrine Circus in Utica on October 7, 8 and 9. Some of these same clowns perform each year in the Boonville-Oneida County Fair and Woodsmen’s parades. (Submitted Photo) UTICA - It’s time again for the annual Z... See More Wildcats Defeat Raiders in Overtime-10/3/2011 In an exciting homecoming game on Saturday, October 1, the Adirondack Central School varsity football Wildcats defeated the Lowville Red Raiders in overtime by a score of 26-18. (See story and more photos in this week's Boonville Herald) (Submitted Photo)... See More Primary Race Results-9/19/2011 Voting in Boonville on Primary Day, September 13 at left are Bob and Pat Jones. Shown at the table from left are election inspectors Nancy Trainor, Phyllis Washburn, Marleen Capron and Alice Belewich. (Photo by Joanna Moore) After all four election districts in the Town of Boonville rep... See More Postal Regulatory Commission Grants Woodgate Post Office Appeal-9/19/2011 WOODGATE – The Woodgate Post Office will remain open for at least 120 days. The Postal Regulatory Commission received a petition from the Woodgate Citizens Committee and individually named petitioners on September 13 and assigned Docket Number A2011-70 to the case. On September 14, Shoshana M. G... See More “Biggest and Best” Fall Arts Festival Coming Soon-9/19/2011 Lee Buick-GMC Trucks, C. Hughes Hardware, Frontier Communications and the Boonville Area Chamber of Commerce will present the “Biggest and Best” Fall Arts Festival ever on Saturday, October 1. According to organizers of the event, there will be something for everyone. Attention chili cookers and... See More National POW/MIA Day of Remembrance-9/19/2011 Participants of the POW/MIA ceremony held at the Boonville VFW Post #5538 on Friday, September 18, are from left: Father Sean O’Brien, Chet Stuttler, David Troutman, Robert Gape, Guy Case and Mark Shoemaker. (Photo by Betty Haig) In accordance with the established National POW/MIA ... See More ARE YOU READY FOR SOME FOOTBALL?-8/29/2011 It’s that time of year again and area football teams have been gearing up for a new season of exciting action. Practices are well underway. The Adirondack Central School Wildcats, under Head Coach Pat Fiorenza, will host their first game this Saturday, September 3, vs. Herkimer on Adirondack’s home ... See More Early Labor Day Deadline-8/29/2011 The deadline for the September 7 issue of the Herald will be noon on Wednesday, August 31. The paper will go to print on Friday, September 2. The Herald office will be closed on Labor Day, Monday, September 5. Boonville Concert Band... See More Woodgate Post Office Receives Closure Notice, Appeal Filed-8/29/2011 WOODGATE - As ex-pected, the United States Postal Services is moving quickly to close 3,400 rural post offices, including Woodgate, “before the Postal Regulatory Commission and Congress has time to react,” said John Isley, chairman of the Woodgate Citizens Committee. Isley said the Woodgate offi... See More Enjoy the Circus in Boonville on Sept. 8-8/29/2011 The Boonville Fairgrounds will be the site of the Walker Bros. Circus on September 8. Show times are 5:30 and 7:30 p.m. The Walker Bros. Circus, under the “Big Top,” has an all-new 2011 North American Tour. The list of acts include an aerialist, contortionist, horses, juggling, lots of comedy, a... See More William Shakespeare is Coming to Boonville’s Renaissance Fantasy Faire-8/22/2011 The son of a humble glove maker, with only the kind of education an obscure village in the inter-lands of 16th Century England could provide William Shakespeare rose to become the most celebrated poet and playwright in human history. Known as the “Bard of Avon,” Shakespeare now has an even greater s... See More 2011 NYS LUMBERJACK CHAMPIONS-8/22/2011 The NYS Woodsmen’s Field Days Men’s Open Championship Lumberjack contests were held Sunday, August 21, at the Boonville Fairgrounds, and the top three winners were: 1st place, Jean Pierre Mercier (second from left) from Quebec, Canada; 2nd place, Mike Sullivan (left) from Winsted, CT; and 3rd, David... See More 2011 LUMBERJILL WINNERS-8/22/2011 - The top three winners of the World’s Open Lumberjill Championship contests held Saturday, August 20, at the NYS Woodsmen’s Field Days in Boonville were: 1st place, Peg Engasser (center) of Cortland, NY; 2nd, Shannon Strong (left) of Warren, CT; and 3rd, Erin LaVoie (right) of Spokane, WA. See more... See More Adirondack Renaissance Fantasy Festival Coming to Boonville-8/8/2011 Valeria Dracona of Adamo Ignis performs her fire show. Valeria and an entire host of performers are expected at the Adirondack Renaissance Fantasy Festival in Boonville September 10 and 11. (Submitted Photo) The Merely Players of Upstate New York will be part of a new and exciting event... See More Reminder: Deadline for Parade Entries August 10-8/8/2011 August 10 is the deadline date for all entries in the 64th Annual New York State Woodsmen’s Parade, which will be held on Saturday, August 20. The Woodsmen’s Corporation invites anyone who wishes to enter a float, VIP, equipment, log truck or marching unit in the parade to do so as soon as poss... See More Boonville Concert Band-8/8/2011 On Friday, August 12, the Boonville Concert Band will once again offer a free concert in the Village Gazebo, beginning at 8 p.m. This week’s featured music will be “Music of the Beatles,” “Light Cavalry Overture,” and “Fiddler on the Roof,” plus several other marches, including “Colonel Bogey.” ... See More “American Loggers” to Visit NYS Woodsmen’s Field Days-8/8/2011 Come meet the Pelletier Brothers, stars of the television show “American Loggers,” at this year’s Woodsmen’s Field Days in Boonville, August 19-21. (Submitted Photo) Milton CAT is pleased to announce that they will have special guests at their booth during the NYS Woodsmen’s Field ... See More Fred Kline Honored at Fair for Serving as Horse Race Secretary for 50 Years-8/1/2011 Following the horse races on Tuesday, July 26, at the Boonville-Oneida County Fair, Fred Kline, right, was honored for his 50 years of service to the harness racing program, as Race Secretary. Newell Wagoner, left, former Fair Board president and current secretary presented him with a special pictur... See More Forestport Resident Reels in 5-Pound, 8-Ounce “Brookie”-8/1/2011 DEC Announces New Record Brook Trout Dan Germain of Forestport with his record-breaking brook trout, which weighed 5 pounds, 8 ounces, and was 22 inches long, surpassing the previous state record set in 2009 by 3.5 ounces. (Submitted Photo) New York State Department of Environm... See More FAIR ENDS WITH A CROWD-PLEASER-8/1/2011 The Boonville-Oneida County Fair came to an end on Sunday, July 31, with the annual demolition derbies drawing huge crowds in the afternoon and again in the evening. The overall attendance for the week was down, however, according to Dave Hyatt, president of the Fair Association. He said there were ... See More Rome Rotary Canalfest August 5-7-8/1/2011 ROME - The annual Rome Rotary Canalfest will be held August 5-7 at Bellamy Harbor Park in Rome. The festival runs from 5 to 10 p.m. Friday, and from 12 to 10 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Saturday starts with a watermelon seed-spitting contest at 1 p.m., followed by a balloon relay race at 2 p.m.,... See More Boonville-Oneida COUNTY FAIR SUPPLEMENT IN THIS WEEK'S HERALD!-7/18/2011 The Boonville Herald Fair Supplement includes Fair Shows, Events, Times and so much more. Pick-up this week's Boonville Herald & Adirondack Tourist and recieve your Boonville-Oneida County Fair Supplement included free inside. 2011 Boonville-Oneida County Fair July 25-31 The ... See More Newell Wagoner to Be Grand Marshall of Boonville Fair Parade-7/18/2011 Former Boonville Fair President and longtime Fair Board member Newell Wagoner, shown standing outside the Fair Museum building at the Boonville Fairgrounds, will be the Grand Parade Marshall for this year’s Boonville-Oneida County Fair Parade, which will take place Monday evening, July 25, starting ... See More LEWIS COUNTY FAIR SUPPLEMENT IN THIS WEEK'S HERALD!-7/11/2011 The Boonville Herald Fair Supplement includes Fair Shows, Events, Times and so much more. Pick-up this week's Boonville Herald & Adirondack Tourist and recieve your Lewis County Fair Supplement included free inside. Don’t Miss Out on “Lewis County’s Great Coming Together” Bri... See More Boonville Boy is FSLH “Miracle Child” for 2011 Children’s Miracle Network Radiothon-7/11/2011 The 11th Annual Faxton St. Luke’s Healthcare (FSLH) Foundation Children’s Miracle Network Hospital’s (CMN) Radiothon will be held on Thursday and Friday, July 28 and 29. Hosted by radio station Lite 98.7-WLZW, it will broadcast live from the Faxton St. Luke’s Healthcare lobby, St. Luke’s campus from... See More Boonville Town Supervisor John Gaylord Announces Bid for Re-election-7/11/2011 Boonville Town Supervisor John Gaylord announces that he will run for re-election this fall for a second term. Gaylord said that, although he has accomplished some of the goals he had set for the Town of Boonville, a two-year term isn’t enough to complete all of them. “I’ve received very positiv... See More Boonville Concert Band-6/27/2011 Summer is here, and concerts on the Boonville Village Bandstand will begin on Friday evening, July 1, at 8 p.m. The band will perform a program of patriotic music, featuring “Parade of the Tall Ships,” “American We,” and the “Stars and Stripes Forever” by Sousa. A highlight of the concert will b... See More 2011 HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATES --6/27/2011 Happy Adirondack Central High School graduates Eddie Judge, left, and Matt Sprowell, celebrating at their commencement ceremony held Saturday morning, June 25. (See more photos of area high school graduates, as well as class lists and awards on Pages 14-20 of this week's Boonville Herald.) (Phot... See More Fireworks in Boonville July 3-6/27/2011 The Village of Boonville will be hosting its annual fireworks display on Sunday, July 3, in honor of the July 4th holiday. The fireworks will start at dark from the top of Park Hill. In addition to the fireworks show, the Fulton Chain Gang will be performing in Erwin Park at the Ethan Allen pavilion... See More First Annual Sink-A-Boat Fundraiser Slated for June 25-6/20/2011 The Woodgate Fire Department members practicing for the June 25 Sink-A-Boat fundraiser. (Photo by Chris Burnett-Wolle) WOODGATE - The Woodgate Volunteer Fire Department will be holding its First Annual Sink-A-Boat Fundraiser on June 25 starting at 9 a.m. at the White Lake Shores Beach... See More Early Deadline-6/20/2011 Due to the July 4th holiday, the news and advertising deadline for the July 6 issue of the Boonville Herald will be Wednesday, June 29, at noon. That issue of the paper will go to press on Friday, July 1. The Boonville Herald office will be closed on Monday, July 4... See More All Signs Point to the Boonville Farmers Market-6/13/2011 Signs are pointing the way to this year’s Boonville Farmers Market which opens this Thursday, June 16, at noon. Market goers from last year will be happy to see most of the same wonderful vendors as last year: Thorn Apple Shack, Amish Bakers, 1000 Islands Winery, Mill Creek Cattle, Colwell’s Ma... See More Citizens Committee Forms to Save Woodgate Post Office-6/13/2011 WOODGATE - About 30 Woodgate residents have been meeting on Monday evenings at the Woodgate Library to formulate plans to convince the Postal Service to keep the Woodgate office open. The group urged all postal patrons to return the latest optional comment form, which is available from the Wood... See More Historical Club Names Judy Routson “Woman of the Year”-6/13/2011 Geraldine Crumb, right, the Boonville Historical Club’s Citizen of the Year selection committee chairperson, shows recipient Judy Routson her name permanently engraved on the wooden plaque. Routson was announced as the recipient of the award at the club’s meeting on Monday, June 6. (Submitted Ph... See More BEST OF BOONVILLE-6/13/2011 - Inclement weather, as predicted, on Saturday, June 11, put a damper on this year’s Best of Boonville festivities. However, a break in the rain in the afternoon drew many out to enjoy the entertainment and other activities taking place throughout the village. Main Street was closed off for a portio... See More FAREWELL TO LONG-TIME BOONVILLE MINISTER --6/6/2011 Among the many area residents, friends, community officials, and congregants who stopped to say farewell and offer congratulations to Pastor Bill Mudge and his family on Saturday, June 4, were former Boonville-Oneida County Fair President Newell Wagoner, center, and his wife Evelyn, right. Minister ... See More Cats Crowned Section III Class B Champions-6/6/2011 The Adirondack Central School varsity softball team with the NYSPHSAA Section III championship banner after their 9-4 win over Solvay on Saturday, June 4. (Photo by Jordan Rauscher) The Adirondack Central School (ACS) varsity softball team claimed the overall Class B championship with a... See More BOONVILLE RELAY FOR LIFE --6/6/2011 The 7th annual Relay for Life in Boonville was held Friday and Saturday, June 3 and 4, at the Boonville Fairgrounds. According to Bob Elinskas, director of special events for the American Cancer Society, this year’s event raised approximately $56,000, as of June 6, for the Cancer Society’s programs... See More Best of Boonville Returns This Saturday-6/6/2011 Plan to spend this Saturday in Boonville, June 11, as Boonville rolls out its best for the Annual Best of Boonville Festival. Adirondack Bank, Boonville Big M, and M.V. Cioni Associates Inc. are the proud sponsors of this big event this year. There will be something for everyone in the family. ... See More Flags Placed at Veterans Graves-5/23/2011 Circled behind the old Civil War headstones in the Constableville Cemetery are members of the South Lewis Junior National Honor Society, with parents, teachers and advisor Bob Newberry. Kneeling in front is Honor Society member Reegan Domagala placing a new flag with help from Constableville firefig... See More Retiring American Flags-5/23/2011 Legion members Joe Grenier, left, and Jim Kelpy, handling the flag disposal at the American Legion in Boonville on Sunday, May 22. There were approximately 1,400 flags that were properly disposed of, mostly from cemeteries. (Photo by Betty Haig) By Betty Haig At this time ... See More Memorial Day Services in Boonville/Ava-5/23/2011 The annual Memorial Day services will take place in Boonville/Ava on Monday, May 30, as follows: At the Veterans Memorial Forest, Route 294, at 9 a.m.; at the Ava Cemetery at 9:30 a.m.; and at the Boonville Cemetery (at the top of cemetery hill) at approximately 11:30 a.m., following a parade t... See More BOONVILLE HERALD EARLY DEADLINE-5/23/2011 Due to the Memorial Day holiday, the news and advertising deadline for the June 1 issue of the Boonville Herald will be Wednesday, May 25, at noon. The paper will go to press on Friday, May 27. The Boonville Herald office will be closed on Memorial Day, Monday, May 30. ... See More Adirondack Boys Set New Mark in 4x400 Relay-5/23/2011 Members of the Adirondack Central School boys’ 4x400 relay track team combined to set a new record of 3:36.36, over the 25-year-old mark of 3:37. From left: Eric Sweicki, Sage Chase, Kevin O’Rourke, and Adam Czajka. (Submitted Photo) Back in early April, the Adirondack Central School bo... See More Adirondack Softball Team Captures CSC Championship-5/16/2011 After winning the Thomas Maurer Memorial Softball Tournament on Saturday, May 7, the Adirondack Central School varsity softball Wildcats put together Center State Conference wins to raise their season record to 15-0 and 11-0 and clinch a first-place finish in the division. The team swept a double-he... See More Boonville’s 7th Annual Relay For Life to be held June 3 and 4-5/16/2011 Boonville’s 7th annual Relay for Life will be held, rain or shine, on Friday, June 3, starting at 6 p.m. and continuing round the clock until approximately 9 a.m. Saturday morning, June 4, at the Boonville Fairgrounds. The public is invited to attend. Admittance is free and open to everyone. Op... See More Post Office Closings in West Leyden and Woodgate Being Reviewed-5/16/2011 Oneida County Executive Anthony Picente joined more than 100 patrons and other officials at the Woodgate Post Office on Thursday, May 12, in an effort to keep the Post Office open. (Submitted Photo) On Thursday, May 12, residents in the West Leyden and Woodgate areas were given an oppor... See More ROAD WASHED OUT-5/9/2011 - The Smith Road in West Turin is closed after flooding caused severe damage to the road. On the left, a cliff drops 40-50 feet down to the creek and culvert. (Photo by Carole Murch)... See More Constableville Bridge Closed-5/9/2011 The street entering the Village of Constableville has been closed due to structural damage to the bridge over Sugar River, following the recent heavy rains. (Photo by Betty Haig) By Betty Haig CONSTABLEVILLE - A major entrance to and from Constableville is now closed. The stree... See More “Toe” Path Trekkers Have First Run-5/2/2011 By Betty Haig On a breezy, cool evening, Thursday, April 28, the first run of the season for the “Toe” Path Trekkers took place at their usual meeting place in the upper pavilion in Boonville’s Erwin Park. Weather was not as chilly as most season starters, but there was still a nip in ... See More Second Annual Spring Black-Moose Kayak Event Planned-5/2/2011 LYONS FALLS - Lyons Falls Alive and local kayakers are hosting the 2nd Annual Spring Black-Moose Kayak Event on May 14 and 15 in Lyons Falls. Two days of water release on the Moose River will provide kayakers a chance to experience some of the best kayaking in the United States. Camping will be ... See More Trenton Falls Scenic Trails Open May 14 and 15-5/2/2011 The Trenton Falls scenic trails, located in the Trenton Gorge on the West Canada Creek in northern Oneida County, will be opening again this spring, May 14 and 15 They are anticipating great weather, and all are invited to walk the trails, enjoy the falls, and start the season with a great exper... See More Tornado Confirmed in Oneida County-5/2/2011 This photo, taken at 5:08 Tuesday afternoon, April 26, shows a funnel cloud over Holland Patent School. Shortly before that, a tornado had touched down in a wooded area near the intersection of State Route 49 and Lauther Road near Verona Mills. (Photo by Michael Parker) The National Wea... See More Reservations Due by May 14 for Mudge Family Tribute-4/25/2011 The community is invited to a program honoring Pastor Bill Mudge and his family, on Saturday, June 4, in the Kiwanis Building at the Boonville-Oneida County Fairgrounds. Long-time minister at the Boonville United Methodist Church, and more recently at CenterPoint Ministries in Mapledale, Pastor Mudg... See More Open House Held at New Justice Building in Port Leyden-4/25/2011 What used to be a small gas station on Route 12, Port Leyden, is now a comfortable township meeting and courthouse for the Village of Port Leyden and Town of Leyden. PORT LEYDEN - What was a small gas station many years ago (when gas was $1.15 per gallon), and was closed for approximat... See More Ava NASSA Club Recognized by NASA-4/25/2011 By PAT MALIN Members of the NASSA Science Club, from left: Fiona Dutcher, Lillith Bulawa, Ben Olney, Maryann Bulawa with her sister, Jennie, Adia Bulawa, Tyler Marshall and Baylen Marshall. (Photo by Pat Malin) AVA - When the members of the NASSA Science Club in Ava were deve... See More Constableville Cubs Give Honor Awards-4/18/2011 Awards, fun, food and family on Blue & Gold Day for Cub Pack #51 … 26 members strong. Shown above are 22 Cubs that attended (listed in story below), as well as Scouts CJ Ward and Thomas Randall, Marine Corps League Rep Royal Kraeger, American Legion Commander Chris Panik, Cubmaster Tom Randall, Scou... See More South Lewis Central School to Cut Seven Positions-4/18/2011 TURIN - The South Lewis Central School District’s tentative budget would increase the tax levy by 2.98 percent, while cutting seven teacher and aide positions, one each through attrition. Spending in the proposed budget that was recently adopted by the Board of Education would be $24,670,009, u... See More Earth Day Cleanup in Boonville-4/18/2011 Shown here signing in with Earth Day organizer Barb Freeman, left, are two members of Boy Scouts of America Troop #13, Brian Yager, front right, and Jake Freeman, signing in for volunteer trash pick-up on Earth Day. With weather a factor, the Earth Day cleanup in Boonville was almost p... See More Helicopter Lands in Boonville Following Explosion in Port Leyden-4/18/2011 The helicopter is shown shortly before landing in the parking lot of the former Davidson Chevrolet building on Route 12, Boonville, Monday morning, April 18. (Photo by Dawn Currier) A medical helicopter landed in the parking lot at the former Davidson Chevrolet building on Route 12, Boonvi... See More Mudslide Damages Home on the Gorge-4/11/2011 This home on the Gorge (Route 46), owned by Shirley Crocetti, 10 miles west of Boonville, was severely damaged by a mudslide that occurred sometime late Monday evening/early Tuesday morning, April 4-5. The house was filled with mud and moved off its foundation about 6 feet, and the garage was flatte... See More ANNUAL SNIRT RUN-4/11/2011 - The Tug Hill region was packed on Saturday, April 9, as thousands of ATVs participated in the 8th annual SNIRT Run, which is a major fund-raiser for the Barnes Corners Sno-Pals. With registrations taking place at Barrows Performance, the Groomer Barn and Timberview, riders were able to take off fr... See More American Cancer Society Wants to Paint Boonville Purple-4/11/2011 The American Cancer Society will celebrate the Relay For Life season by “painting” Boonville purple on Friday, April 29. Once again, the Relay For Life of Boonville is holding a contest for all area residents and businesses to see who can do the best job “painting” their home or storefront pur... See More Lowville Four Corners Busy With Construction-4/11/2011 BLOCK FIRE CLEANUP - Cleanup from a February 5 block fire on North State Street in Lowville began last week. Employees of Independent Commercial Contractors Inc. erected fences around the fire site and were expected to spend three to five days removing rubble from the location. Engineers will then a... See More Marine Corps League of Boonville Collects Pop-Tops to Benefit Children’s Hospital-4/4/2011 Pop-Top Plaque Presentation Participants, from left, Remsen VFW Chaplain Carl Roberts; Paul Case; Covey Pashley Post 893 American Legion Commander Brad Birnie; Bill Yetman, president of the Remsen VFW Men’s Auxiliary; and Mike Tigue, local coordinator of the Pop-Top Collection effort. Holding the pl... See More Donations Coming in to Save Dam-4/4/2011 CROGHAN - Donations are nearing $50,000 for a study intended to save the Croghan Island Dam. Lewis County Development Corporation recently applied for $99,000 through the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Rural Business Enterprise Grant program in order to complete a proposed engineering study of the... See More Telephone Company Reunion Planned-4/4/2011 In October 1984 the telephone company closed the Erwin Street business office and operator divisions in Boonville. Many former employees think it is time for a reunion, so one has been planned for Saturday, May 21, at Freddy’s Diner (formerly Ted’s Dairy) on the corner of Post and Ford Street, acros... See More ACS SPRING MUSICAL --3/28/2011 Adirondack Central School will be presenting its spring musical, “How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying,” on Thursday, Friday and Saturday, March 31, April 1 and 2. The curtain will open at 7 p.m. Thursday, and at 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Shown above are some of the cast members and... See More Bicyclist and Handcyclist Complete “Ultimate Bike Adventure”-3/28/2011 Jeffrey Thomas and Aaron Roux cross their second state border, New Mexico, on their cross-country journey. (Photo from UBA2011.blogspot.com) Jeffrey Thomas, a physical therapist from Rochester, son-in-law of Ben and Dianne Daskiewich of Boonville, recently completed a journey ... See More Oneida County Population Down-3/28/2011 The latest population estimates by the U.S. Census were released last week, and the figures show Oneida County losing 5,315 residents since 2001. The new estimate for the County is 229,809, compared to 235,124 10 years ago. (For the full story pick up this week's Boonville Herald or call ... See More ACS Board of Education Petitions-3/21/2011 Petitions for the Adirondack Central School District Board candidates seeking placement on the ballot for the May 17 election may be picked up from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the District Office, 110 Ford Street, Boonville. To qualify for membership on the school board, an individual: Must be 18 years... See More It’s Maple Syrup Time…-3/21/2011 Cortney Markham, left, and Eli Schindler, two maple sugarers, collecting the sap from four of the trees on the property at Markham’s Sugarhouse. (Photo by Betty Haig) By Betty Haig Making maple syrup is a North Country activity starting in late winter (sometime in February) by... See More Holland Patent Soldier Decorated with Bronze Star Medal-3/21/2011 Army Lt. Col. Malcolm C. Cole, right, of Holland Patent, received the Bronze Star Medal from Col. Roger Cloutier. (Submitted Photo) HOLLAND PATENT - Army Lt. Col. Malcolm C. Cole, a 1983 graduate of Holland Patent Central School, has been decorated with the Bronze St... See More Lee Center’s Scott Rutledge to Sing at NBA Game-3/14/2011 LEE CENTER - Lee Center baritone Scott Rutledge will sing the National Anthem at the New Jersey Nets versus the Indiana Pacers National Basketball Game (NBA) on Monday, March 21 at 7PM. The game will be televised on the YES channel, NBA League Pass, and 660 FAN on the radio. Rutledge has sa... See More Trash to Produce Electricity Soon-3/14/2011 AVA - Trash will be turned into electrical power later this year as work continues on the Oneida-Herkimer Solid Waste Authority’s landfill gas project at the Ava Landfill. Decomposing garbage at the landfill creates gas that will be used to power machines to produce electricity. Authority offic... See More 16th Annual Maple Weekend Celebrates All-Natural Sweetness-3/14/2011 What is all-natural, golden brown, sweet and goes with everything from pancakes to popcorn? New York State maple syrup, of course! “And the best news of all is that the quality of New York State maple syrup is the best in its history, and among the best in the world,” says Michele E. Ledoux, execut... See More Lowville Resident wins $27,300 on Jeopardy-3/14/2011 Lowville resident Quinn McDonald made her national TV debut on Wednesday evening, March 9, on the game show Jeopardy, with hundreds of proud North Country folks tuning in. Not only did she appear on the popular game show with host Alex Trebek, she was Wednesday night’s champion, winning $20,600, as ... See More HEART RUN & WALK REGISTRATION --3/7/2011 The Lee Schoff Registration Day for the America’s Greatest Heart Run & Walk drew well over 100 registrants. Held at the Town and Village Offices on Wednesday, March 2 from 3 until 7 p.m., there were 130 registered by 6:30 p.m. According to longtime volunteer Judy Ingersoll, a member of Team Lee, $19... See More Hamlin Sweeps U.S. Nationals and Seeding Races in Lake Placid-3/7/2011 Erin Hamlin, center, of Remsen, won the Norton Senior National Luge Championships Saturday in Lake Placid. She is flanked by the runnersup, Emily Sweeney, left, and Ashley Walden. (Photo by Ryan Hamlin) By PAT MALIN Making the most of her experience, Erin Hamlin breezed t... See More Pastor Mudge Leaving Boonville for Superintendent Post-3/7/2011 Pastor Bill and Shari Mudge By Judy Routson BOONVILLE - Longtime local minister, the Reverend William A. Mudge, will be leaving his post for a new position come July 1. Senior Pastor at Boonville’s United Methodist Church since 1991, “Pastor Bill” has accepted an assignment that wi... See More Lost Historical Bible Returned to Lyons Falls-2/28/2011 By Katherine Ziemke LYONS FALLS - The trek of a 150-year-old Bible back to its origin in Lyons Falls began with but a simple e-mail transmission. A resident in Massachusetts, where the Bible had been found, knew that the origin of the historical Bible was Lyons Falls, New York, because of t... See More Adirondack Community Chorus to Present an Evening of Music, Song and Dance This Sunday-2/28/2011 The Adirondack Community Chorus rehearsing for their upcoming concert, “Colors,” to be presented on Sunday, March 6, at the Boonville Elementary School auditorium, at 2 p.m. (For the full story pick up this week's Boonville Herald or call 315-942-4449 today for a subscription)... See More THE GRIFF - NAVCENT Names 2010 Junior Sailor of the Year-2/28/2011 By Mass Communi-cation Specialist 2nd Class Russell Smith MANAMA, Bahrain – Intelligence Specialist 2nd Class Sarah Horn was selected as the U.S. Naval Forces Central Command (NAVCENT) Junior Sailor of the Quarter for the 4th quarter and Junior Sailor of the Year for 2010. Horn’s job at... See More Assemblyman Schedules Public Forum to Seek Input of Farmers and Others-2/23/2011 LOWVILLE - Assemblyman Ken Blankenbush will seek the input of farmers and others in agribusiness on the state budget process through a series of forums. A local forum will be held at Lewis County Cooperative Extension on Outer Stowe Street in Lowville on February 23 at 10 a.m. (For the full st... See More ABATE Annual Poker Walk-2/23/2011 On Saturday, February 26, ABATE (American Bikers Aimed Toward Education) of Oneida County will conduct its annual “Poker Walk” in Boonville. Sign-up will begin at 1 p.m. at the Harland Hennessey VFW Post, 108 Park Avenue in Boonville. (For the full story pick up this week's Boonville Herald or call ... See More Hand In Hand Early Childhood Center in Boonville “Got Milk”-2/23/2011 Avery Fynmore, Hand In Hand, enjoying a glass of milk. Hand In Hand would like to take this opportunity to thank Mercer’s Dairy for providing its childcare facility with milk and, of course, ice cream. “As a not-for-profit organization, we rely on generous donations from individuals, as... See More Snow Trails TV Rides the North Country Trails as TV Crews Film Locally-2/23/2011 Snow Trails TV group as they arrive for lunch at the Boonville Hotel on Wednesday, February 16. PHOTO 1- The Snow Trails TV group at the Boonville Hotel. PHOTO 2 - After relaxing and eating, they were ready to hit the trails again. Pictured from left: In front, Mike Lester, ... See More Congressman Bill Owens to Visit Boonville-2/17/2011 On Tuesday, February 22, U.S. Representative Bill Owens (D) will visit the American National Government class at Trinity Episcopal Church parish hall in Boonville from 6:15 to 7:30 p.m. (Read the full story in this week's Boonville Herald - Call 315-942-4449 to purchase a subscription) ... See More Wildcats Split a Pair at Home-2/17/2011 This past week, the Adirondack Central School boys’ basketball team split a pair of games at home. First up was Dolgeville on Thursday night. In the first quarter, the Cats were hot from behind the arc, as Adam Czajka hit two three’s and Jared Wiedmer hit one and the Cats were up 14 to 9. In... See More Local Snowmobile Trails to be Featured on Regional and National Television-2/16/2011 Oneida County Tourism has partnered with WPBS-DT Watertown, Lewis County, Oswego County and Old Forge, Herkimer County, to produce a four-part local snowmobiling television series entitled Snow Country, and in two episodes of the national series Snow Trails TV, a snowmobile reality television and we... See More Constableville Firefighters Start New Year-2/7/2011 Two new members of the Constableville Volunteer Fire Company, after passing the extensive Firefighting Course, are Frank Haig, left, and Conner Cavanaugh. The Constableville Volunteer Fire Company officers, from left: Daryl Ortleib, Mike Sullivan, Jeff Schaffer, Bob Greene, Mark Miller, Ma... See More South Lewis School Vote on East Road Land Purchase-2/7/2011 TURIN – A public vote will be held Tuesday, February 15, from 12-8 p.m. in the South Lewis Middle/High School music room, concerning the purchase of property on the East Road, across from the Middle/High School. The South Lewis Board of Eduation signed an “Option and Contract For Purchase” to ob... See More Bank Account Set up to Benefit Scouten Family-2/7/2011 A benefit account has been opened at Adirondack Bank in Boonville for the family of Peter Scouten. Scouten, 43, of Forestport, passed away as the result of a snowmobile accident on Saturday morning, January 29, at the Boonville Snow Festival. Scouten is survived by his wife, the former Colleen ... See More Worczak Honored After Celebrating 50 Years in Scouting-2/7/2011 LYONS FALLS - Each year the Longhouse Council in Syracuse hosts a dinner in recognition of the achievements of the year’s Eagle class. This year they dedicated the 2010 Eagle class in honor of Barry Worczak. Barry was camp director at Camp Russell for the past four years, retiring in 2010. Worczak c... See More BRRR - IT’S COLD OUTSIDE --1/24/2011 By Monday morning at 9:30 a.m., the temperature, as shown on this billboard in front of the Adirondack High/Middle School on Route 294, Boonville, had warmed up to minus 16 degrees.This was up from the low of minus 27 degrees recorded at 7:22 a.m. by George Capron of WBRV “The Moose”at the radio st... See More Knights Vs. Wildcats-1/24/2011 Exciting Wrestling Match This Wednesday at ACS One of the best high school wrestling matches of the last 10 years or so has become the backyard brawl between Adirondack Central and Holland Patent, who will be going against each other this Wednesday, January 26, at the Adirondack H... See More Boonville Snow Festival Celebrating Five Years-1/24/2011 Despite the sub-zero temperatures Monday morning, January 24, about 20 volunteers showed up to unload over 2,000 bales of hay and place them around the half-mile ice oval track at the Boonville Fairgrounds. Stacked three bales high at each corner, the hay is used as a safety barrier for the snowmobi... See More Solid Waste Authority Settles Clean Water Act Lawsuit with ACAL-1/3/2011 By Jacki Chamberlain After three and a half years of negotiations, the Oneida-Herkimer Solid Waste Management Auth-ority has agreed to settle the Clean Water Act lawsuit with Adirondack Communities Advisory League (ACAL). In accordance with the provisions of the Clean Water Act, which p... See More Dr. Vora Achieves Goal of Climbing to the Summit of Mt. Vinson-1/3/2011 Dr. Manoj Vora of Lowville, second from right in the back row, is shown in this photo on the summit of Mt. Vinson on December 27. (Submitted Photo) By PAT MALIN Calling his journey to the bottom of the earth “an epic adventure,” Dr. Manoj Vora returned home to Lowville on... See More Boonville Snow Festival…Looking Backward – and Forward…-1/3/2011 Boonville Snow Festival II committee members held a meeting on December 28 to finalize plans for the 5th Annual Snow Festival to be held January 28-30 at the Boonville Fairgrounds. The committee will be meeting weekly to discuss various aspects of the event. Seated around the conference table, ... See More It’s Official: Boonville is Second Snowiest City in America-12/20/2010 By Betty Haig The Weather Channel decided to check into the top snow cities in the country…and lo and behold, Boonville, New York, came in at #2 with an average snowfall of 220.5 inches. The list was compiled by the Weather Channel using a 30-year average annual snowfall data from the ... See More WBRV’s George Capron Appears on Weather Channel-12/20/2010 George Capron measures snow behind the WBRV Radio Station on Route 12, Boonville. (Photo by Joanna Moore) On Thursday, December 16, George Capron, morning DJ at WBRV “The Moose,” Boonville Herald proofreader, and local weather enthusiast, made a guest appearance on The Weather Channel, ... See More Dr. Vora’s Trip to Antarctica Gets Off to Inauspicious Start-12/20/2010 Vinson Base Camp with the Vinson Massif in the background. The summit is roughly behind the high point toward the right side of the ridge. (Photo from mountaintrip.com) By PAT MALIN Any trip to Antarctica is bound to be memorable, but Dr. Manoj Vora’s journey started on a... See More Boonville Herald Holiday Schedule-12/20/2010 The staff at the Boonville Herald will be taking a break for the holidays. There will be no December 29 issue of the paper. The news and advertising deadline for the January 5 issue of the paper is Wednesday, December 22, at noon. Our office will be closed December 24 through January 2. We will... See More Holiday Program for Kids at Lewis Library-12/6/2010 WEST LEYDEN – The Town of Lewis Library will host a Holiday Program on Thursdays, December 9 and 16, from 6:30-8 p.m. for West Leyden Elementary School students in pre-k through 5th grade. Both evenings will feature stories, books, crafts, and gift making. Each participant will go home with a ho... See More South Lewis Elementary Band Prepares for December Concert-12/6/2010 South Lewis Band members play a small piece of music while other band members listen. (Submitted Photo) Each year at this time, things are musically busy in the South Lewis Central School District. First on tap each year is the Elementary School December Concert. The first group to... See More SANTA, MRS. CLAUS AND REINDEER COME TO TOWN --11/30/2010 With two of the reindeer already here (below) Santa and Mrs. Claus arrived in Boonville Friday night, November 26, via horse and buggy in the annual Christmas parade sponsored by the Boonville Area Chamber of Commerce. After arriving, Santa visited hundreds of anxious children inside his house, whe... See More “Christmas on the Canal” Saturday, December 4-11/29/2010 It’s that time of year again -- the 6th Annual “Christmas on the Canal” on Saturday, December 4, at the Boonville Black River Canal Museum from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. There will be something for everyone: handcrafted soaps and jewelry, handmade purses, scarves and afghans as well as photos, calendar... See More Presbyterian Church Christmas Bazaar-11/29/2010 The First Presbyterian Church, James Street, Boonville, is sponsoring the 47th annual Christmas Bazaar on Saturday, December 4, from 9:30 a.m. until 3 p.m. The Bazaar will once again feature unique Christmas wreaths, homemade sweets, handmade Christmas gifts, ornaments, and other items. There w... See More CHRISTMAS SEASON BEGINS IN BOONVILLE --11/29/2010 Hundreds of holiday enthusiasts were in Boonville’s Little Village Park Friday night, November 26, anxiously waiting for the arrival of Santa Claus, the grand marshal in the annual Christmas Parade. The jolly elf also lit the Village Christmas Tree to mark the beginning of the Christmas season in B... See More Students with Autism, Parents Thankful for New Social Skills Class in Boonville-11/29/2010 Students with Autism, Parents Thankful for New Social Skills Class in Boonville Cameron Nelson is a 7th grader at Adirondack Middle School in Boonville. He gets good grades, reads a lot, and can talk at length about a variety of subjects. Cameron also has As-perger’s syndrome, a form of autism c... See More SANTA’S REINDEER ARE COMING --11/22/2010 Little Bobby Taylor (with Dad Chris) was anxiously watching the set-up of the corral that will soon hold some of Santa’s reindeer. Caretakers of the deer, Tom and Ben Stocklosa, expect the deer to arrive just prior to Thanksgiving Day so keep your eyes open when you pass by the Little Village Park. ... See More Boonville’s Christmas Season to Kick Off Friday, November 26-11/22/2010 Boonville’s Christmas season kicks off Friday evening, November 26, at 5:30 p.m. with the 6th Annual Christmas Parade downtown! The Tun Tavern Leathernecks Marine Corps league and the Boonville Area Chamber of Commerce are sponsoring this big event, so bring the whole family! The Marines will b... See More Canal Museum to Host “Christmas on the Canal”-11/22/2010 The Boonville Black River Canal Museum will be hosting its 6th Annual “Christmas on the Canal” at the Museum Complex at 502 Water Street in Boonville on Saturday, December 4, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. They are looking for crafters/vendors to display and sell their merchandise. There is a $20 space ... See More ELECTION DAY AT BOONVILLE ELEMENTARY --11/8/2010 On Election Day 2010, the fifth grade students of Mrs. Shaffer, Mr. Freeman, and Mrs. Pfendler’s classes at Boonville Elementary School held elections for Student Council. Pictured from left: Jenna Johnson, Anna Lane, Samuel Hernandez, Delany Dorrity, Zachary Swanger, Maxwell Dorrity, and principal,... See More Bluegrass Concert Planned to Help Feed the Hungry-11/8/2010 HOLLAND PATENT - Come enjoy an evening of good music and help feed the hungry on Sunday night, November 14, at 6 p.m. The event will be held at Redeeming Love Fellowship, 9011 State Route 365 (between Floyd and Holland Patent). Admission is free with a freewill offering to be taken. Bring donat... See More Boonville Residents Collect Gifts for the World’s Largest Christmas Project-11/8/2010 Christmas is arriving early in Boonville, as the Boonville United Metho-dist Church, prepares to serve as a collection point for Operation Christmas Child. Soon, with the help of local volunteers, the site will be brimming with festively wrapped shoeboxes full of gifts. Shoeboxes may be droppe... See More Canal Museum to Host “Christmas on the Canal”-11/8/2010 The Boonville Black River Canal Museum will be hosting its 6th Annual “Christmas on the Canal” at the Museum Complex at 502 Water Street in Boonville on Saturday, December 4, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. They are looking for crafters/vendors to display and sell their merchandise. There is a $20 space ... See More Boonville Bazaar to be Held November 7-11/1/2010 The holiday season is quickly approaching. Are you looking for some unique gift ideas, without spending a small fortune? Then be sure to come to the Boonville Knights of Columbus on Sunday, November 7, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Boonville Bazaar is a new event that will feature companies that ... See More Lewis County ATV Trail System Gains National Exposure-11/1/2010 The Tug Hill region will be featured on the television show “Destination Polaris” that will air on the Outdoor Channel later this year. Jared Christie of “Destination Polaris” and his crew were filming the trails leading from Timberview on Thursday, October 28, highlighting local attractions, sites... See More FROSTY THE GREAT PUMPKIN --11/1/2010 On Halloween, Mother Nature was trick-or-treating the North Country with sporadic snow showers throughout the day. Snow came down very heavy at times, with breaks of blue sky and sunshine. This photo was taken on Lovers Lane in Boonville after one of the brief snow showers Sunday afternoon. (Sub... See More Cats End Their Season-10/25/2010 The Adirondack varsity football team wrapped up their season with a 24–14 loss to South Lewis. The Cats finish their year with a 2–6 record. (Read the full story in this week's Boonville Herald)... See More ELKS HALLOWEEN PROGRAM --10/25/2010 The Boonville Elks Lodge hosted its annual “Haunted Trail” and Halloween Drug Awareness Program on Saturday evening, October 23, with a great turnout thanks to the many volunteers who put it all together. According to Exalted Ruler Bernie Howard, approximately 1,000 people attended this year’s event... See More The Origin and Expansion of Lowville Farmers Coop, Inc.-10/25/2010 This photo shows the members of the Farmers Mill in 1910. (Submitted Photos) The Lowville Farmers Coop, Inc., is celebrating its 90th anniversary of incorporation. According to the history of the Coop, several organizations and events contributed to the establishment of t... See More Forestport Marine Christopher Combs Honored with Bronze Star Medal-10/18/2010 First Sgt. Christopher Combs, right, the Headquarters Company first sergeant, Combat Logistics Regiment 2, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, reports in to Brig. Gen. John Simmons prior to receiving a Bronze Star medal at Camp Lejeune, NC, October 4. Combs received the award for his meritorious service in ... See More ACAL Members Participate in Watershed Clean-Up Event-10/18/2010 ACAL volunteers, from left: Ian Klingbail, Mary Ann McGrath, Joan Klingbail, Kathy Mathis, Peter Crofoot and Kathy Crofoot. (Submitted Photo) By Jacki Chamberlain The Black River Trash Bash was held on October 2 and 9 in communities from Watertown to Boonville in Northern Cent... See More FIRST BUCK, FIRST-TIME HUNTING-10/18/2010 - Zachary Perini, 14 years old, shot this beautiful 8-point buck while hunting with his father off the Dorn Road in Boonville. This was Zachary’s first-time hunting with a muzzleloader. The buck weighed in at 165 pounds, and had a 12-inch spread. (Submitted Photo)... See More Lewis County Public Health Announces Flu and Pneumonia Vaccination Clinics-10/18/2010 The Lewis County Public Health will hold the following flu and pneumonia vaccination clinics: Lowville Fire Hall – Thursday, October 21, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 4 to 7 p.m. Constableville Fire Hall – Friday, October 22, 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. Harrisville Fire Hall – Wednesday, October 27, 4 ... See More 2nd Annual Old Growth Hike to Start in West Leyden-10/11/2010 WEST LEYDEN - See the season’s stunning fall colors and hike through some of the oldest forests in the region – join the 2nd Annual Old Growth Hike. Tug Hill Tomorrow Land Trust is hosting the Old Growth Hike on Saturday, October 16. The group will meet at 10 a.m. at the West Leyden School on Fish C... See More ACS Modified Football Remains Undefeated-10/11/2010 On Thursday, September 30, the Adirondack modified football team traveled to Herkimer for a showdown of unbeaten teams under the lights. The Wildcats pulled away with a 20-12 victory at the end of regulation. The teams continued to play an extra quarter in which Herkimer won 8 to nothing, but it was... See More Wildcats Lose to Herkimer-10/11/2010 The Adirondack Central School Wildcat varsity football team gave second place Herkimer all they could handle but came up short in a 55–30 loss. The Cats led at halftime, but could not stop Herkimer’s Sean Crandall as he racked up 225 yards rushing and 170 yards passing. The Cats were led by Tyle... See More Hamlin Places Third in Start Championship-10/11/2010 By PAT MALIN Ashley Walden won the ninth Start Championship of her career last Saturday in the unofficial opening to the USA Luge season in Lake Placid. Remsen’s Erin Hamlin placed third of four athletes in women’s singles. The event tested the members of the national and junior nation... See More Former Store in Port Leyden to be Converted into Court-10/11/2010 This building on Route 12, a former gas station/store, will soon be the site of the Village of Port Leyden and Town of Leyden court. (Photo by Joanna Moore) PORT LEYDEN - A former gas station and convenience store is being cleaned up for use as a court facility for the village of ... See More AREA FLOOD DAMAGE-10/1/2010 ROADS CLOSED DUE TO FLOODING - Remnants of Hurricane Nicole dropped several inches of rain in the area causing flash flooding and many road closures due to wash-outs. The photos above show the aftermath of rain on Friday morning, October 1. Photos include: Crews from the Town of Martinsburg worki... See More Wildcats Break Through With Win Over Lowville-9/27/2010 RAIDERS VS. WILDCATS - The Adirondack Central School varsity football Wildcats broke a three-game losing streak with a 22–19 victory over the Lowville Red Raiders Friday evening, September 24, on the Raiders’ new turf. It was a very exciting game as the town rivals squared off against each other. In... See More Boonville Native Survives Bear Attack in Alaska-9/27/2010 William “Billy” Pfendler on one of his fishing trips. (Submitted Photo) A 37-year-old Boonville native, William F. Pfendler, survived a vicious bear attack on Tuesday night, September 21, in Alaska. Pfendler, a 1991 Adirondack Central School graduate, was attacked by a brown bear w... See More Snowsports Expo This Saturday-9/27/2010 The West Adirondacks Annual Snowsports Expo will be held Saturday, October 2, at the Boon-ville Fairgrounds, featuring equipment for alpine skiing, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, and more. Proceeds will benefit Cystic Fibrosis. The event will include: * Swap Shop – sell your old gear, ge... See More Canal Museum Open House During Boonville Arts Festival-9/27/2010 The Boonville Black River Canal Museum has planned an open house during the Boonville Fall Arts Festival on Saturday, October 2, 2010 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Museum Complex. There will be a book signing by local author Irene Uttendorfsky. Uttendorfsky will also introduce her new game th... See More FIRST ANNUAL BOONVILLE TRUCK & TRACTOR PULL --9/13/2010 A new fall activity took place this past weekend in Boonville, with plans to make it an annual event. A weekend truck/tractor pull event was held September 11 and 12 at the Boonville-Oneida County Fairgrounds. Coordinated by Dustin and Todd Sukolov, in conjunction with the Fair Association, it was a... See More Cost of Service Study - Electric Rate Increase-9/13/2010 At the Boonville Municipal Commission’s September 7 Board meeting, the Commissioners discussed the results of a year-long cost of service study. The study was performed to identify the true costs associated with providing electric service to the various retail customer classes of the Commission. A k... See More Fall Festival Contests Return-9/13/2010 Attention chili cooks, bakers and child artists: the Boonville Area Chamber of Commerce announces the return of the Great American Chili Cookoff, the Big M Cookie Challenge (see Page 3) and the Boonville Herald Scarecrow Coloring Contest (see Page 9) during this year’s Fall Arts Festival on Saturda... See More American Cancer Society Relay for Life Joins Boonville Farmers Market-9/13/2010 The American Cancer Society will host Relay For Life Day at the Farmers Market in Boonville on Thursday, September 16. Never heard of Relay For Life? Stop by the Cancer Society’s booth to learn how this great community event celebrates survivors and raises funds to fight cancer. And, since the ... See More 3rd Annual Wind Power Challenge 10K Race and 5K Walk Scheduled-8/30/2010 MARTINSBURG – The 3rd Annual Wind Power Challenge 10K Race and 5K Walk, sponsored by the Lewis County Historical Society and the Toe-Path Trekkers Walk and Run Club, will be held September 11. So runners, lace up your running shoes, breathe in the North Country’s fresh air, feel the wind on your... See More Old Time Gas & Steam Engine Show Celebrating 35 Years-8/30/2010 Members of the Flywheel & Pulleys Club are working hard on a new 24-by-40-foot pavilion on the grounds in Constableville to make it usable for the upcoming show, September 10, 11 and 12. Shown here are Dave Taubert, Bob Moore, Olga Miller, Noreen Taubert and Jack Miller working on the trusses. The c... See More Highmarket Social Draws Large Crowd-8/30/2010 The annual auction held during the Highmarket Church Mass and Social had many desirable items up for bid by auctioneer Joe Baruth and his volunteers. This auction has been held rain, shine or snow, but this year was held on a beautiful summer day. (Photo by Betty Haig)... See More Old Forestport Days This Saturday-8/24/2010 Come join the Town of Forestport and the Forestport firefighters in their celebration of the Town’s 140th Birthday. The focus of the Festival is to provide food, fun and festivities to kids of all ages in the area. Some of the featured events include the always popular Firemen’s Chicken BB... See More “Baby Boomers” Day-8/24/2010 Thursday, August 26, is Baby Boomers Day at the Boonville Farmers Market. If you were born between 1940 and 1950 you are a “boomer” and you will enjoy what they have in store for you at the ‘market.’ Some of the events planned are: * Blood pressure screening from noon to 2 p.m. * Compliment... See More Letter to Editor from ACS School District Concerning Coach 24-8/24/2010 Pick up this week's Boonville Herald to read the first in a Series of Reports from ACS’s Superintendent and a letter to the editor from the ACS School Board regarding Coach 24... See More WOODSMEN’S ENDS ON SOGGY NOTE --8/24/2010 The 63rd Annual NYS Woodsmen’s Field Days had a high attendance for Friday and Saturday but a record breaking amount of rain on Sunday put a huge damper on Woodsmen’s attendance. The Moose’s weatherman George Capron said that he can’t ever remember having that much rain fall on any day during the ... See More WOODSMEN’S PREPARATIONS-8/16/2010 - Going over some final details for this year’s Woodsmen’s Field Days, on Monday afternoon, August 16, inside their new temporary “Woodsmen’s” office at the Boonville Fairgrounds, are Phyllis W. White, left, executive coordinator of the NYS Woodsmen’s Field Days, Inc.; Debi Ryder, executive assistan... See More PICK UP THE NYS WOODSMEN'S SUPPLEMENT-8/16/2010 Be sure to pick up the NYS Woodsmen's supplement published by the Boonville Herald & Adirondack Tourist. The Woodsmen's supplement is a special newspaper that features Woodsmen's events, all the happenings on the grounds and events in and around the Town of Boonville. The supplement is free and pla... See More Vintage Snowmobile Show and Swap This Weekend-8/9/2010 The Northern New York Vintage Snowsled Racers Inc. will be holding their Annual Vintage Snowmobile Show and Swap Meet at the Boonville-Oneida County Fairgrounds. This year’s event will be a special one, as they will also be hosting the fifth Annual Vintage Snowmobile Club of America (VSCA) Sho... See More RAISING THE COLORS AT C’VILLE FIELD DAYS --8/9/2010 RAISING THE COLORS AT C’VILLE FIELD DAYS - Raising the colors following the “biggest little parade” in New York, the Constableville Volunteer Fire Company Field Days parade was held Saturday, August 7. With many local fire companies participating, it was an interesting and entertaining event. Milita... See More 2010 BLUEGRASS FESTIVAL --8/9/2010 The Mohawk Valley Bluegrass Association held its 7th Annual Festival at the Boonville-Oneida County Fairgrounds on August 6, 7, and 8. With 14 bands performing, it was a musical weekend. With on-site camping available and food vendors, along with musical entertainment, and the even bigger plus of pe... See More It’s Not the Conga Line…It’s the Corn Line at the Boonville Farmers Market-8/9/2010 Shown in photo at right are shoppers lined up for the sweet, buttery taste of fresh sweet corn at the Colwell’s Market booth during last week’s Boonville Farmers Market. Colwell’s is one of the newest vendors to join the Market with a large variety of fresh, local produce. They will be there each we... See More FAIR ENDS WITH SMASHING SUCCESS-8/2/2010 FAIR ENDS WITH SMASHING SUCCESS - The Boonville-Oneida County Fair featured two thrilling demolition derbies on Sunday, August 1, concluding a great week for the 122nd annual event. The weather was great most all week, with only one day of rain, Wednesday afternoon and evening. This year’s attendanc... See More 7th Annual Bluegrass Festival to be Held in Boonville August 6-8-8/2/2010 The 7th Annual Mohawk Valley Bluegrass Association (MVBGA) Festival will be held August 6, 7, and 8 at the Boonville Fairgrounds. The Boonville Fair food stand will provide a breakfast, lunch, and dinner menus for attendees. Other vendors will be available as well, and many of the bands will... See More Vintage Snowmobiles Coming To Boonville-8/2/2010 On August 14 and 15, the Northern NY Vintage Snowsled Racers Inc. will be holding their Annual Vintage Snowmobile Show & Swap Meet at the Boonville-Oneida County Fairgrounds. This year, however, is a special year, as they will also be hosting the fifth Annual Vintage Snowmobile Club of America Show... See More Warren Mathis Named Honorary Grand Parade Marshal for Woodsmen’s 2010-8/2/2010 The New York State Woodsmen’s Field Days Corporation is proud to announce that the parade marshal for this year’s 2010 parade is Warren Mathis of West Leyden. Mathis was born on July 30, 1933 in Rome, NY. His parents, Otto and Florentine Mathis, had 11 children, all of whom graduated from West ... See More Fun and Excitement Continues All Week at Boonville-Oneida County Fair-7/26/2010 This sign, with a “Mardi Gras” theme, surrounded by beautiful flowers, is located in front of the Boonville-Oneida County Fair Cattle Barn at the Fairgrounds. Be sure to visit all of the Fair animals, and also enjoy all of the 4-H shows and exhibits at this year’s Fair, July 26 through August 1. See More West Leyden Hosts State Little League All-Star Championship July 24-28-7/26/2010 Little League Championship Play-Off Coordinator Dan Cihocki, West Leyden, (center) talking ‘baseball’ not ‘basketball’ with Syracuse University Basketball Coach Jim Boeheim and wife Juli who were rooting for their son Jack, a member of the Jamesville/Dewitt Little League All-Star Team on Sunday, Jul... See More Northwestern Resident Recalls Korean War Duty-7/26/2010 By Judy Routson When he was 19 years old and working as a machine operator at Continental Can Company in Utica, Roy Edward Allbright decided to enlist in the Marine Corps. Sworn in at Albany on December 8, 1948, Roy recalls that when he returned home, his father was upset. It wasn’t th... See More Coleman Bros. Shows Celebrating 60 Years of Family Entertainment in Boonville-7/26/2010 The Coleman Bros. Shows returns to the Boonville-Oneida County Fair this week (July 26 through August 1) celebrating their 60th year in Boonville. (Submitted Photo) This year Coleman Bros. Shows is celebrating 60 years in Boonville. Coleman Bros. began coming to the Boonville-... See More 122nd Boonville-Oneida County Fair Opens Next Week-7/19/2010 Next week the Boonville Fairgrounds will be sparkling again as the Coleman Bros. Shows light up the midway at the 122nd Boonville-Oneida County Fair, July 26 through August 1. Shown above is a busy midway at last year’s Fair. The Boonville-Oneida County Fair will be full of thrills and exci... See More West Leyden’s Jennifer Kaido Returns to U.S. Rowing’s Training Center-7/19/2010 By PAT MALIN Armed with a fresh passion for competitive rowing, Jen Kaido has come out of semi-retirement and is launching a big drive for the 2012 Summer Olympics. The West Leyden native and former Olympian told her friends in an e-mail last week that she has returned to U.S. Rowing’s... See More It’s Kids Day at the Farmer’s Market!-7/19/2010 What better way to say “Summertime” than with “Kids Day” at the Boonville Farmer’s Market. Thursday, July 22, is all about kids...and there is going to be plenty for them to do while Mom and Dad shop at the market. Some of the fun things planned are: * Free make-your-own sundaes with toppings f... See More FIRST BAND CONCERT THIS SEASON-7/12/2010 - The Boonville Concert Band performed their first concert of the season Friday evening, July 2, in the Village Gazebo. The opening selection in honor of Independence Day was a new rendition of the “Star Spangled Banner” by John Williams played by the Boonville Concert Band. Everyone enjoyed the pat... See More CANAL MUSEUM RIBBON-CUTTING-7/12/2010 - Boonville Municipal Commission Superintendent Ken Stabb, representing town and village governments, is ready to cut the symbolic ribbon at the Boonville Black River Canal Museum on Saturday morning, July 10, at 11 a.m. Also taking part in the ceremony were Jan Squadrito, left, Senior Program Offic... See More Korea: A Forgotten War and Forgotten Veterans-7/12/2010 By Judy Routson President Harry S. Truman was spending the weekend in his hometown of Independence, Missouri, when he received the phone call from Secretary of State Dean Acheson. “Mr. President, I have serious news. The North Koreans have invaded South Korea.” In the pre-dawn hour... See More First Baptist Church Celebrating 200 Years with Special Events-7/12/2010 The First Baptist Church is located on Post Street, Boonville. (Submitted Photo) The First Baptist Church of Boonville, in the midst of celebrating 200 years of “Standing up for Jesus,” will be holding three special events in July. Saturday, July 17, at 1 p.m., the church will con... See More HATS OFF 2010 GRADUATES --7/1/2010 Pictured above are the happy graduates at Adirondack Central School after they received their diplomas. The 43rd annual commencement at Adirondack was held outside, before the raindrops fell Saturday morning, June 26. (Photo by Dawn Currier) ... See More A Graduation With Special Meaning for One ACS Graduate-7/1/2010 Christopher Beasock gets an extra special hug from his mom, ACS Board member Sandy Beasock, after she had the honor of handing him his diploma. (Photo by Dawn Currier) Graduation is a big event in anyone’s life, but this year it had much more meaning for one Adirondack graduate, Christo... See More Earthquake Rocks the North Country-7/1/2010 A 5.0 magnitude earthquake rocked the North Country Wednesday afternoon, June 23, at 1:41 p.m. It was originally reported as a 5.5 on the Richter Scale, but the U.S. Geological Survey revised its assessment about two hours later. The earthquake was centered approximately 38 miles North of Ottaw... See More Grand Opening to Mark Museum Completion-7/1/2010 The Hemlock Mercantile, which now serves as the visitor center and gift shop, was the first phase of the Boonville Black River Museum complex to be completed at the junction of Main Street and Route 12. A Grand Opening on July 10, from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. and ribbon cutting ceremony at 11 a.m. will ce... See More Flag Day Ceremony Held in Boonville-6/21/2010 Cameron Nelson, Troop 13, Boy Scouts of America, handed out flags, pens and programs to those attending the Flay Day Ceremony on June 14. (Photos by Betty Haig) A Flag Day Ceremony was held in the Boonville Little Village Park on Monday evening, June 14, hosted by the Boonville Elks Lo... See More ACS Commencement Saturday, June 26-6/21/2010 The Adirondack Central School will hold its annual commencement exercises at the High School on Saturday, June 26, at 10 a.m. Amanda Marsh, valedictorian, Megan O’Brien, salutatorian, and Jaime Crowley, senior class president, will deliver commencement speeches. Frederick Morgan, Superintenden... See More 20th Reunion of Vietnam Vets-6/21/2010 The 20th annual Vietnam Veterans Get-Together was held Saturday, June 19, at the Harland J. Hennessey VFW Post #5538, Boonville. According to VFW Post member Mac Waterman, of the Tun Tavern Leathernecks Marine Corps League, the Vietnam Get-Together was started to unite former Vietnam Vets and has tu... See More Concert and Fireworks Display Scheduled in Erwin Park-6/21/2010 The Fulton Chain Gang will be performing a concert in Boonville’s Erwin Park on Friday, July 2, front 7 to 9:30 p.m. in the Livingston Lansing Pavilion located near the park entrance off Moose River Road. A fireworks display, presented by Majestic Fireworks, will follow the concert. Both events ... See More Annual Car Show at Constable Hall Sets a Record-6/21/2010 By Betty Haig CONSTABLEVILLE - On a perfect Sunday weather-wise, the annual car show held in conjunction with Constable Hall’s Craft Fair far surpassed all records for vehicle entries. In the past, the old record was 163 vehicles registered, and on Father’s Day, June 20, there were 211 ent... See More Stories of Korean War Veterans Needed for Anniversary Series-6/21/2010 June 25 marks the 60th anniversary of the start of the Korean War – sometimes called The Forgotten War. One of the bloodiest wars in history, it began when troops from Communist-controlled North Korea suddenly invaded South Korea. Sixteen UN countries sent troops, military equipment, food, and other... See More Baccalaureate Services Held for 2010 Grads-6/21/2010 Baccalaureate services were held Sunday, June 20, at St. Mary’s Church, Constableville for the South Lewis graduating students from both St. Mary’s and St. Martin’s, Port Leyden. Eleven students, in the traditional red or white cap and gown, were honored at a Mass celebrated by Father Lawrence Marul... See More NNY Vintage Snowmobile Club to Host National Show in Boonville August 14-15-6/21/2010 The Boonville-Oneida Fairgrounds will be the place to be on August 14 and 15 when the 5th Annual Vintage Snowmobile National Show takes place. When the Vintage Snowmobile Club of America (VSCA) asked if the Club would be interested in hosting this Annual National Show, the Northern New York Vi... See More Early Deadline-6/21/2010 Due to the July 4th holiday, the news and advertising deadline for the July 7 issue of the Boonville Herald will be Wednesday, June 30, at noon. The newspaper will go to press on Friday, July 2, and the Boonville Herald office will be closed on Monday, July 5, in observance of the holiday. Normal ho... See More HARRY CAPRON HONORED –-6/14/2010 On June 7, Boonville Fire Company volunteer Harry Capron was honored with a longevity award from the New York State Fire Police Association for his 70 years of dedicated service to the Fire Company. He was also presented with recognition awards from Oneida County Legislator Les Porter and Coun... See More Mountaineering Doctor Thankful To Be Home-6/14/2010 Dr. Manoj Vora poses during his five-day stay in Pheriche before attempting to climb to Everest’s summit. (Submitted Photo) By Judy Routson “The trip was all I expected it to be. It was dangerous, exciting, threatening, exhilarating, physically exhausting, spiritually refresh... See More STUDENTS VISIT CANAL MUSEUM --6/14/2010 Cassidy Burns, 8 (left) and her brother, Brandon Burns, 10, Lowville, enjoyed the interactive mini-canal in the restored warehouse of the Boonville Black River Canal Museum Complex on Sunday afternoon, June 6. Students at Beaver River Elementary School, the children were visiting the Museum with the... See More Early Deadline-6/14/2010 Due to the July 4th holiday, the news and advertising deadline for the July 7 issue of the Boonville Herald will be Wednesday, June 30, at noon. The newspaper will go to press on Friday, July 2, and the Boonville Herald office will be closed on Monday, July 5, in observance of the holiday. Norm... See More Boonville Relay for Life a Huge Success-6/7/2010 RELAY FOR LIFE PARADE - This year’s parade that kicked off the annual Relay for Life in Boonville Friday evening, June 4, was bigger and better than ever, with several teams, organizations, and businesses taking part. Pictured above is one of the floats to “Celebrate, Remember and Fight Back” agains... See More “Best of Boonville” Enjoyed-6/7/2010 The “Best of Boonville” event, sponsored by the Boonville Area Chamber of Commerce, Adirondack Bank, Boonville Big M, Fiducial, and Otis Technology, was enjoyed by many on Saturday, June 5. Several vendors had their wares on display in the Boonville Little Village Park, classic cars were parked alon... See More Scherz Inducted Into Veterans Hall of Fame-6/7/2010 Boonville WWII Veteran Charles “Jeff” Scherz, center, is congratulated by New York State Senator Jim Seward (left) shortly after being introduced to each other by New York State Senator Joe Griffo (right) on June 1 at the New York State Senate Veterans Hall of Fame ceremony. Jeff was chosen by Senat... See More Veterans Honoring Veterans on Memorial Day-6/7/2010 On Monday, May 31, members of the Harland J. Hennessey VFW, Charles J. Love American Legion, and the Tun Tavern Leathernecks Marine Corps League hosted the annual Memorial Day ceremonies. The first service was held at the Veterans Memorial Forest in Ava to honor those veterans who have passed away d... See More Best of Boonville-6/2/2010 “The Best of Boonville” celebration will be held this Saturday, June 5. Adirondack Bank, Boon-ville Big M, Fiducial, Otis Technology, and the Boonville Area Chamber of Commerce are proud to present a day of fun throughout the Village and Town showcasing the “best” that Boonville has to offer. ... See More 6th Annual Relay for Life June 4 and 5-6/2/2010 There will be plenty of ‘stars’ out in Boonville on June 4 and 5, just not the type you’d see on TV or in the movies. These ‘stars’ are the cancer patients and survivors from the greater Boonville area who will be taking to the track for the opening lap of this year’s Relay For Life of Boonville. <... See More ACS Names 2010 Class Leaders-6/2/2010 Amanda Marsh, daughter of Doreen Marsh of Taberg, has been named valedictorian at the Adirondack Senior High School with a grade point average of 98.608. Megan O’Brien, daughter of Ray and Kathy O’Brien of Boonville, has been named salutatorian of the 2010 senior class at Adirondack, with a grade p... See More Snow Ridge Ski Resort to Host Jam Fest 2010-6/2/2010 TURIN - The Snow Ridge Ski Resort, West Road, Turin, is busy making plans for Jam Fest 2010 to be held on August 27, 28 and 29. (Read entire story in the Boonville Herad)... See More New Home for Lyons Falls History Association-6/2/2010 LYONS FALLS - A group of history loving people in Lyons Falls started back in 2005 to get organized with bringing the history of Lyons Falls to the forefront and making it available for everyone to see and enjoy. After over two years, they received their Charter from the Education Department, Stat... See More Boonville Farmer’s Market To Offer A Cornucopia of Vendors-5/24/2010 When the Boonville Farmer’s Market opens on Thursday, June 3, shoppers will find a vast selection of delicious products to choose from. With over 18 vendors registered, choices range from fresh spring fruits and vegetables, wholesome baked goods, home grown herbs and garlic, locally raised gra... See More Local Vet Recalls WWII Days-5/24/2010 By Judy Routson WWII veteran Harry Capron, 88, uses his computer to regularly track the weather and world news. (Photo by Judy Routson) This month marks the 65th anniversary of Allied victory in Europe during World War II. V-E Day was celebrated on May 8, 1945, when a tre... See More Honoring Deceased Veterans-5/24/2010 Shown replacing flags at the “Soldiers Plot” in Boonville Cemetery are Dave Stocklosa, Bob Boak and Jim Kelpy. The “Soldiers Plot” includes veterans from the Civil War era. (Photo by Betty Haig) For many years the veterans’ organizations of Boonville have decorated the graves of de... See More The Best of Boonville is Less Than Two Weeks Away-5/24/2010 Mark your calendars for Saturday, June 5, when Boonville rolls out the Best of Boonville sponsored by Adirondack Bank, Boonville Big M, Fiducial, Otis Technology, and the Boonville Area Chamber of Commerce. There will be something for the entire family all day throughout Boonville. Bring your wa... See More Ava Girl Appears on Morning TV Shows-5/24/2010 MaryAnn Bulawa with her “Smart Toilet” invention, which won her 3rd place in the 4th Annual Bubble Wrap Contest, out of 2,500 entries nationwide. (From sealedair.com website.) MaryAnn Bulawa, 14-year-old daughter of Drs. Beth and Erick Bulawa of Ava, was featured on NBC’s “The Today Show” a... See More Hubman to Replace Morgan as ACS Superintendent-5/17/2010 Retiring Adirondack Superintendent Frederick Morgan, left, shakes hands with David Hubman, who will be taking over his duties on July 1. (Photo by Cindy Pritchard) At the Adirondack Central School Board of Education meeting last week, the Board appointed Mr. David Hubman of Oxford, NY, ... See More Dr. Vora Makes Courageous Decision to End Quest to Mt. Everest Summit-5/17/2010 by Judy Routson Dr. Manoj Vora, the Lowville doctor of internal medicine who left home at the end of March with hopes of reaching the peak of Mt. Everest, has fallen short of his goal by approximately 2,700 feet. A last-minute update from Sheree Vora on Monday morning, May 17, describe... See More Black-Moose Kayaking … A Fun Event-5/17/2010 A kayaker took time to gauge the next part of his ride before tackling the rough boulder strewn water. (Photo by Betty Haig) By Betty Haig LYONS FALLS - Rocky Fawcett, president of Lyons Falls Alive, sees the Moose River every day in all its glory as he looks out his ... See More Local Storm Damage-5/10/2010 During the high wind storm on Saturday, May 8, the main greenhouse at Colwell’s Farm Market in Glenfield was heavily damaged. Fortunately, there were no injuries and all the plants were able to be saved. On Sunday, Mike Colwell said he hopes to be able to replace the outer shell on the greenhouse th... See More Potato Hill Farm Outdoor Education Center Celebrates 2nd Anniversary-5/10/2010 On Friday, May 7, the Potato Hill Farm Outdoor Education Center (PHFOEC) in Boonville celebrated its second anniversary, with many area students, as well as dignitaries on hand for the special occasion. Above, Assemblyman Dave Townsend, center, presented a proclamation to the Center’s Program Direct... See More TOE” PATH TREKKERS THURSDAY NIGHT TRADITION --5/10/2010 “Despite a cold wind, a few brave runners and walkers were out in the early evening Thursday, May 6, at Erwin Park in Boonville, to participate in the “Toe” Path Trekkers Thursday Night Run/Walk/Kayak events. Pictured above are walkers Ben and Dianne Daskiewich who wasted no time signing in, saying ... See More Adirondack Central School Budget Vote and Election May 18-5/10/2010 The Adirondack Central School budget vote and election for seats on the Board of Education will be held on May 18, from noon until 8 p.m. at the Adirondack Middle School. The budget for the 2010-2011 school year is $25,497,280, which is a slight increase of 0.002% from the 2009-2010 school year.... See More Weather Unpredictable for Mt. Everest Summit Climb-5/10/2010 By Judy Routson The excitement is in-creasing, as the first climbers of the season attempt to reach the summit of Mount Everest. Recent reports indicate that several individuals, including Sherpa guides, have already made it to the top of the world’s tallest peak from the Tibet side of the ... See More Early Deadline-5/10/2010 Due to the Memorial Day holiday, the news and advertising deadline for the June 2 issue of the Boonville Herald will be Wednesday, May 26, at 4 p.m. The paper will go to press on Friday, May 28. The Boonville Herald office will be closed on Memorial Day, Monday, May 31. ... See More Mill Creek Nursery Holds Grand Opening-5/3/2010 Owners of the new Mill Creek Nursery are Nancy Szervczyk-Davoy on the left and Tera Davoy-Bruce. They are shown in Greenhouse #1 surrounded by the colorful display of potted and hanging plants. (Photo by Betty Haig) By Betty Haig On Saturday, May 1, Nancy Szervczyk-Davoy and T... See More Community Contributes to Farmer’s Market-5/3/2010 After driveway mix, donated by Barrett Paving Materials of Boonville, was dumped on the site of the future Boonville Farmer’s Market, located behind the Nice N Easy store, Village Street Department employee Ronnie Zeigler is shown putting the finishing touches on the vendor area.. The Farmer’s Marke... See More Mt. Everest Summit Attempt Tentatively Set for May 17-5/3/2010 By Judy Routson It’s been a busy few weeks in the mountain-climbing community. Amid much controversy came news that 13-year-old Californian Jordan Romero would attempt to climb Mt. Everest, the world’s tallest summit. Like Dr. Manoj Vora, the Lowville physician we’ve been following as he as... See More Remsen Community Turns Out to Greet Hometown Olympian Erin Hamlin-5/3/2010 By Sue Secor Erin Hamlin as she parades in a car driven by her father, Ron Hamlin. (See more photos on Page 16.) (Photo by Sue Secor) REMSEN - A nice crowd turned out Friday night, April 30, for the highly anticipated visit from Erin Hamlin, the community’s favorite Olympian. E... See More Large Crowd Participates in 3rd Annual Autism Walk Activities-4/26/2010 A large crowd was watching the balloon launch during the Autism Walk activities held at the Boonville VFW on Saturday, April 24. (Also, see photo on Page 17.) (Photo by Betty Haig) Walk was held in Boonville on a beautiful Saturday (April 24), which was perfect for being outside. A... See More Dr. Vora Doing Well on Way to Mt. Everest’s Peak-4/26/2010 Josette Valloton, of Switzerland, leader of Dr. Manoj’s expedition, is shown in the Khumbu Icefall, on the way to the top of Mt. Everest. (Photo courtesey of www.summitclimb.com.) Mount Everest Base Camp is a long way from Lowville. But the 17,400-foot-high Himalaya site is where ... See More Boonville Farmers’ Market Signs Contract with FMNP-4/26/2010 It has been announced that the Boonville Farmers’ Market has signed an agreement with the New York State Farmers Market Nutrition Program (FMNP). The program provides nutrition benefits to low-income women, children, and senior citizens and promotes the purchase of New York State fresh fruits a... See More Snow Festival Holds Annual Clean-Up-4/26/2010 The annual clean-up day for the Boonville Snow Festival was held at the Boonville Fairgrounds on a beautiful Saturday morning, April 24. It was a perfect day for working on the grounds. Approximately 30 volunteers, ranging in age from 6 to 76, showed up to help with the clean-up, according to Kathy ... See More “Earth Day” Clean-Up in Boonville-4/19/2010 In conjunction with Earth Day and Arbor Day, the annual Spring Clean-up in Boonville was held Saturday, April 17. Prior to the start of the clean-up, participants enjoyed coffee and donuts at the Boonville American Legion Post. Legion Commander Chris Panik was on hand to greet the volunteers. Barbar... See More Hamlin Participates in Wheelchair Celebrity Basketball Classic-4/19/2010 Hector Onofre, a member of the Sitrin Stars basketball team, chats with Erin Hamlin during an autograph session at New Hartford High School. (Photo by Pat Malin) The line of autograph seekers stretched down the hallway at New Hartford High School last Thursday night. At one table sa... See More Little League Opening Ceremony-4/19/2010 Hank Daskiewich, longtime supporter and one of the founding members of the Little League program in Boonville, threw the first pitch at the opening ceremony, held at the BYAA on Saturday, April 17, as some of the players and coaches looked on. (Photo by Betty Haig) The 2010 Boonville/ F... See More Farmer’s Market Offers Booth Space For Fund Raising-4/19/2010 The Boonville Farmer’s Market Committee has announced that they are offering one free booth space each week for local fund-raising. According to Committee member, Kelly Ulrich, each Thursday of the market, they will set aside one booth space to be used by any local church group, school group, cl... See More Public Meeting Held on Proposed Village Budget-4/19/2010 Pictured from left: Boonville Village Trustees Lisa Bellinger and William Daskiewich, Mayor Michael Kramer, and Trustee Chet Bandych at the Public Meeting held at the Village Offices on Thursday evening, April 15, to hear comments and discuss the proposed budget. Missing from photo is Trustee Michae... See More Retirement Dinner for ACS Superintendent Frederick J. Morgan-4/19/2010 A Retirement Dinner for Adirondack Central School Superintendent Frederick J. Morgan will be held on Friday evening, May 14, at the Roselawn Restaurant, New York Mills. A cocktail hour will begin at 6 p.m., followed by dinner at 7 p.m. Morgan has served 40 years in education and most recently a... See More Lewis County Dairy Princess Program-4/12/2010 The Lewis County Dairy Princess is still seeking girls for Dairy Princess and her Court. The goal of the Dairy Princess Committee is to teach the community young and old of the importance of dairy products in our diets through the promotion of the farming industry and its products. The Princess and ... See More Lyons Falls’ First Female Mayor-4/12/2010 New Mayor of Lyons Falls Catherine Liendecker, left, with Village Clerk Wendy Hoskins, who just administered the oath of office. (Photo by Paul Liendecker) LYONS FALLS – On April 6, 2010, Catherine (Katie) Liendecker took the oath as Mayor of Lyons Falls. She is the first female mayor o... See More ACS Baseball Team Gets Off to Great Start-4/12/2010 The ACS varsity baseball team under 15-year head coach Rick Mathis got off to a quick start on the diamond last week with three road victories over West Canada, Frankfort-Schuyler, and Herkimer. On Tuesday, April 6, the Cats defeated West Canada 10-3, with Cody Buhler picking up the win on the ... See More Congressman Bill Owens Visits Potato Hill Farm Education Center-4/12/2010 Congressman Bill Owens, front left, at the Potato Hill Farm Education Center on Tuesday, April 6. Also visiting were 5th grade students from West Leyden Elementary School. Admiring the goats with the Congressman above is 5th grader Adrianna Ortlieb. In back are JoAnn Ballard, director of the Center,... See More Boonville Woman Wants to Create Autism Awareness-4/12/2010 Pictured from left: In front, Brandon Johnson, Jared Johnson, Gerald Weiler, Jenna Johnson, and Meegan McIntyre. In back, Jason Bristol, Lucrezia Johnson, Scott Johnson, and Breann McIntyre. (Submitted Photo) By Judy Routson Approximately 1.5 million Americans are be-lieved to have ... See More PENNY DRIVE FOR CANAL MUSEUM --4/12/2010 Help Float the Drive for new educational technology equipment for the Boonville Black River Canal Museum. There are several “canal boats” floating in area businsses waiting for your pennies (or other spare change/bills) to fill their cargo hold. The Canal Museum needs to float into the 21st century... See More Public Hearing April 15 on Village Budget-4/12/2010 The Village of Boonville Board of Trustees will be holding a public hearing on Thursday, April 15, to hear comments relating to the tentative budget. The public hearing will be held in the Village Offices, 13149 State Route 12, at 7 p.m. Village Mayor Michael Kramer said the Village of Boonvill... See More A Northern Light Antique Shop Opens at Former Bank in Port Leyden-4/5/2010 Wilfriede Donnelly is shown standing in front of her new Gift and Antique shop in Port Leyden. (Photo by Betty Haig) PORT LEYDEN - A new and exquisite shop has just opened in Port Leyden. What used to be the bank is now “A Northern Light,” a dream come true for owner Wilfriede Donnelly... See More Village Board to Hold Public Meeting on Proposed Budget-4/5/2010 On Thursday, April 15, the Boonville Village Board will hold a public hearing to hear comments on the tentative budget. The meeting will get underway at 7 p.m. at the Village Offices on Route 12. The compensation for the mayor in the proposed budget is $3,884.27 and $2,502.62 per year for each trust... See More Dr. Vora on Way to Mt. Everest’s Peak-4/5/2010 By Judy Routson Climbing Mount Everest is the dream of many adventurous individuals - not only climbing the Himalayan mountain, but actually standing on its peak. At 29,035 feet, it’s the top of the world. Dr. Manoj Vora, a Lowville doctor of internal medicine, hopes to stand on Earth’... See More Boonville Farmers Market Set to Go-4/5/2010 The Boonville Farmers Market Review Board along with a representative from Cornell Cooperative Extension field questions from the many interested people who attended an informational meeting on March 30 at the Village Offices. (Photo by Betty Haig) A Boonville Farmers Market has re... See More Earth Day Events Scheduled in Boonville-4/5/2010 In conjunction with Earth Day and Arbor Day, Boonville has scheduled its annual Spring Clean-up events on Saturday, April 17, with a rain date of April 24. Listen to Radio Station WBRV for weather cancellation. (Pick up this week's Boonville Herald for more information)... See More Oneida County Farm Bureau Urges Leaders to Support Agriculture in Albany-4/5/2010 Members of the Oneida County Farm Bureau rally on the steps of the State Capital in Albany, from left: Vincent Johns, Sauquoit; Oneida County Farm Bureau President Ben Simons, Remsen; and David Collins, Waterville. Oneida County Farm Bureau recently sent nine members to the state capi... See More Annual Easter Coloring Contest Winners-3/29/2010 Wyatt Staring, 4-year-old son of Amanda and Shawn Staring of Boonville, was the winner of the age 4-5 category in this year’s Easter Coloring Contest sponsored by the Boonville Herald and area businesses. Ten-year-old Jenna Johnson, daughter of Lucrezia and Scott Johnson, Boonville, was the... See More Boonville Elks Celebrate 50 Years Robert Ely Presented with “Elk of the Year” Award-3/29/2010 Shown above is Exalted Ruler Charles Howard, left, presenting the “Elk of the Year” award to Robert Ely. (Photo by Betty Haig) The Boonville Lodge #2158 Benevolent Protective Order of Elks celebrated their 50-year anniversary on Saturday, March 27, with a dinner at the Lodge. The L... See More Snow Festival Volunteers Honored-3/29/2010 Randy Bellinger has been a very active volunteer at the Snow Festival since the first event in 2007. He is chairperson of the parking committee. Volunteer Judie Dellerba is now a member of the Snow Festival Board of Directors. By Betty Haig The Boonville Snow Festival... See More Good Friday Noon Closing-3/29/2010 The Boonville Herald office will be closing at noon on Good Friday, April 2. Therefore, all news and advertising copy for the April 7 issue of the paper must be submitted before noon on Thursday, April 1.... See More Hunter Safety Education Class-3/29/2010 The Boonville Rod and Gun Club will host a Hunter Safety Education Class on April 17 from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. Pre-register at the Boonville Town/Village Offices March 25 through April 7. If you have any questions, call Jason Crill at 942-2034.... See More Be Counted in Census 2010-3/22/2010 By Judy Routson Mandated by Congress in 1790, the U.S. Census counts how many people live in this country, whether citizen, part-time resident, or immigrant. Despite the fact that historically, the census has always been controversial and some people continue to have issues with the cre... See More Lewis County Village Election Results-3/22/2010 Pictured above are Cheryl Defone, left, Village of Lowville Court Clerk for 40 years, and Pat Yarina, who was elected Village of Lowville Justice. Yarina has been acting Justice since March of 2009 and has been serving as a court clerk for nine years in six towns. Yarina will take over the bench o... See More “‘L’IL ABNER” THIS WEEK AT ACS-3/22/2010 “‘L’IL ABNER” THIS WEEK AT ACS - The musical, “Li’l Abner” will be presented at Adirondack High School this Thursday, Friday and Saturday, March 25, 26 and 27. Performances are Thursday at 7 p.m. and Friday and Saturday at 7:30 p.m. What starts out as a calm day down at the fishing hole is quickly ... See More Bellinger and Chambers Re-elected to Boonville Board-3/22/2010 The results of the Boonville Village Election, which took place Tuesday, March 16, are as follows: For the two trustee positions, both two-year seats, incumbents Lisa Bellinger and Michael Chambers were re-elected with 95 and 85 votes, respectively. Challengers Kelly Ulrich received 66 votes an... See More Good Friday Noon Closing-3/22/2010 The Boonville Herald office will be closing at noon on Good Friday, April 2. Therefore, all news and advertising copy for the April 7 issue of the paper must be submitted before noon on Thursday, April 1.... See More Local Doctor Hopes to Reach World’s Highest Peak-3/15/2010 A jubilant Dr. Manoj Vora on July 5, 2009, at the summit of Denali (Mt. McKinley), in Alaska, the highest mountain peak in North America. Now his goal is to reach the highest mountain on Earth, Mt. Everest. (Submitted Photo) By Judy Routson LOWVILLE - A local doctor whose goal... See More Adirondack Teachers Victorious in Sumo Wrestling-3/15/2010 If you didn’t come away from the Adirondack High School gym on Friday night (March 12) with a lighter, happier feeling, then you don’t enjoy fun. It was a laughter-filled evening of enjoyment as teachers/staff matched up with student athletes in a Sumo Wrestling match that was un-equaled. Sumo... See More Boonville Baptist Church Joins in Making Dresses to Send to Haiti-3/15/2010 Pictured in front, Tamera Alm, left, and Kristal Fallon. In back, Clara Grower and Alice Pitcher displaying some of the dresses that were made by members of the Boonville First Baptist Church, to be sent to Haiti in support of “Dress Our People Ministry.” (Submitted Photo) The Firs... See More Organizational Meeting Scheduled March 30 for Boonville Farmers Market-3/15/2010 A planning and organizational meeting of the new Boonville Farmers Market committee will be held Tuesday, March 30, at 6 p.m. at the Boonville Village Office Building on Route 12. Organizers of the Farmers Market, Judie Dellerba and Kelly Ulrich, said that the main goal of the meeting is to ga... See More A “Mirror Image: A Real Enchanted Musical”This Week at South Lewis-3/15/2010 TURIN – Pictured in front are Pat Chase (Woodsman) and Miranda Gokey (Danica) rehearsing with other cast members in the “Mirror Image: A Real Enchanted Musical,” which will be presented March 18, 19, and 20 at 7 p.m. in the South Lewis High School auditorium. Tickets for this enchanting musical are ... See More Nominating Petitions Available for South Lewis Board Seats-3/10/2010 TURIN - The South Lewis Central School District will hold its Annual Budget vote and Board of Education election on Tuesday, May 18, from noon until 8 p.m. The Board seats currently held by Carol Paluck of Constableville and Joan Pominville of Turin will expire on June 30, 2010. Both of the va... See More New Radio Frequency in Boonville-3/10/2010 Boonville has another radio frequency! 105.9FM officially went on the air last Thursday, March 4, at 4:20 p.m. The newest FM is playing the Oldies hits of the 70s, 24 hours a day in stereo, according to Bill Flack, president of the Flack Broadcasting Group. “We think our listeners will enjoy li... See More Kick-Off Held for Boonville’s Relay For Life-3/10/2010 The American Cancer Society (ACS) held a Relay for Life kick-off event in Boonville on Thursday evening, March 4, at Freddy’s Diner, with a great turnout. The kick-off was an opportunity for the community to learn more about this year’s Relay For Life event, hear from cancer survivors about why ... See More ACS Board Seeks Replacement for Superintendent Morgan-3/10/2010 Adirondack Central School District is looking for a superintendent of schools. The new administrator will take over the duties of Mr. Frederick Morgan, who will retire at the end of June, after 36 years of service to the district. Morgan’s academic career began in 1970, following his graduation ... See More Boonville First Baptist Church Begins-3/3/2010 The Boonville First Baptist Church at 325 Post Street is pleased to announce its first round of activities to celebrate its bicentennial. The church hung a large banner on the front of the building in October saying “Standing Up For Jesus: 200 years 1810-2010.” The church received its cha... See More Potato Hill Farm Outdoor Education Center Opens Off-Site Snowshoe Hut Campus at BREIA’s Jackson Hill Telemark Trail-3/3/2010 As of Monday, February 22, students from around Central New York will experience an excit-ing new snowshoeing trail at BREIA’s Jackson Hill site, under the direction of Potato Hill Farm Outdoor Education Center (PHFOEC). The Center, whose main campus is on Potato Hill Road, has partnered ... See More Candidates for Boonville Village Election, March 16-3/3/2010 The Village of Boonville will hold its Election Day on Tuesday, March 16, at the Village Offices from noon to 9 p.m. To vote in the village election you must be at least 18 years of age; a village resident for at least three months; a citizen of the U.S.; and a registered voter. The followi... See More A “Mirror Image: A Real Enchanted Musical” to be Presented at South Lewis-3/3/2010 TURIN – Pictured above is the cast of “Mirror Image: A Real Enchanted Musical,” which will be presented March 18, 19, and 20 at 7 p.m. in the South Lewis auditorium. Tickets for this enchanting musical are $6 for adults, $5 for students and senior citizens. A “Hall Pass” is available for all three p... See More Heart Run & Walk Pre-Registration in Boonville-2/22/2010 The Lee Schoff Registration Day, pre-registration for America’s Greatest Heart Run & Walk, will be held in Boonville on Tuesday, March 2, at the Town and Village Offices, from 3-7 p.m. Registration forms are available at the Boonville Herald office. There are many great incentives for participa... See More THE GRIFF: The Future of Empire Aero Center-2/22/2010 By PAT MALIN Greg Emerson knows the aircraft maintenance business inside and out. Although he has spent 23 years in aviation, he has never seen a situation as dire as the one he faces at Empire Aero Center. He is the man in charge of saving the company from going down the tubes. Eme... See More Hamlin More Motivated Than Ever Following Olympics-2/22/2010 By PAT MALIN Has Erin Hamlin left her Achilles’ heel behind in Vancouver? Putting aside her disappointing finish at the XXI Winter Olympics, Hamlin now has to go back to Lake Placid to try and win her third consecutive title in the U.S. Nationals on March 13-14. First, she is going... See More Relay for Life-2/22/2010 Several team members have already started raising funds for this year’s Relay for Life, which will take place in Boonville on June 4 and 5. One of the teams, “Team Beha,” is selling raffle tickets for a chance to win an Easter Basket filled with many great items. Tickets are $1 each. The basket is o... See More Family Back Home Watches Anxiously-2/22/2010 By PAT MALIN Remsen, NY, is a small town. Everybody knows the Hamlin clan and their many offspring, even if they didn’t recognize Erin on the huge billboard along State Route 28, and the good luck signs plastered on almost every lawn. So whether it was friend or a new acquaintance, eve... See More Remsen’s Snow Fest Sled Races-2/15/2010 The cardboard sled races are always a big part of Remsen’s annual Snow Fest, which took place this year on Saturday, February 6. Dennis Corrigan emceed the races from the hillside and many volunteers helped out. The track was fast and many tried their luck with the mini Luge race trials, run by Ron ... See More Area Women Help Clothe Haitian Children-2/15/2010 Shown pinning paper patterns to fabric at Boonville United Methodist Church are (left to right) Joyce Charboneau, Helen Cyr, and Diane Kilbourne. When the patterns are attached to the cotton material, these ladies or other volunteers will proceed to the next steps of cutting out the dresses and t... See More ADOPTED PLATOON WELCOMED HOME-2/15/2010 – On Wednesday, February 3, 40 members of the 3rd Platoon 563rd Military Police Company of the 10th Mountain Division were welcomed home from a year-long deployment to Iraq, where they trained Iraqi Police. Among those welcoming the military home were members of Boonville’s Charles J. Love Post #406... See More Erin Hamlin Receives National News Coverage-2/15/2010 By PAT MALIN For better or for worse, see-sawing between positive and frightening news and criticism, the USA Luge team drew a lot of attention last weekend at the XXI Winter Olympic Games in Vancouver. As the Games opened, Remsen’s Erin Hamlin was shining in the Olympic spotlight. By t... See More South Lewis Rifle Team Wins Section III Championship with Upset Victory-2/15/2010 Thursday night, February 11, there was a huge upset in Section III Rifle Championships. The much smaller South Lewis Central School defeated rival Central Square in the 2010 Rifle Sectionals. This was an important and impressive win for the South Lewis Falcons. It was the first time in over 40 years... See More Ten ACS Wrestlers Compete in Section III Championships-2/15/2010 The Adirondack wrestl-ing team competed at the Section III Championships at the Utica War Memorial on Saturday. The Wildcats took 10 boys to the championships and placed 10th out of 38 teams. Phoenix easily won the team title with 174 over second place Sandy Creek who achieved 108.5 points. ACS sc... See More New Government Now Managing Town of Boonville-2/15/2010 From left: Boonville Town Councilmen David Stocklosa, Michael Croneiser, Dick LeClar, and Louis T. “Ted” Muha; Town Clerk/Tax Collector Katherine Crill; and Town Supervisor John Gaylord. By Judy Routson Six weeks into his new position, the Boonville Town Supervisor says his ma... See More Local Woman’s Relatives Safe in Haiti-2/2/2010 By Judy Routson BOONVILLE - A local woman whose brother is a missionary in Haiti was duly concerned in the days following the recent major earthquakes that caused untold death and destruction there. Al Carpenter and his wife, the former Beverly Swiger, are in the St. Marc area of Haiti... See More Hamlin Takes 3rd Bronze of World Cup Season;-2/2/2010 REMSEN HONORS HAMLIN WITH BILLBOARD - The Village of Remsen is showing their pride in Erin Hamlin with a new billboard on State Route 12. Erin is the reigning Women’s Luge World Champion and will compete in the Winter Olympics in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, February 12-28. The entire commu... See More Sunday’s Fund-Raiser For Diabetes Association Is All About Snow-2/2/2010 For the 20th straight year, one of the American Diabetes Association’s fund-raising events will be a time to take your skis and head to Boonville Search and Rescue Building on Route 12. Actually, the American Diabetes Association will be holding its 20th annual “Cross Country Ski Challenge” on Febru... See More The Warriors of Winter Return to Boonville-2/2/2010 By Ed Welsh Last Monday while the rain was pouring down and the historic Boonville Racetrack was under a substantial amount of water, Kevin Chambers and the entire Boonville Snow Festival committee were all concerned that months of preparation and hard work would be washed away. When I spok... See More Snow Festival Announces New Events-1/25/2010 Several new events have been added to the 4th annual Boonville Snow Festival, January 29-31, including the following: * The Village of Boon-ville will be “lit up” with a “Festival of Lights” sponsored by the Boonville Area Chamber of Commerce. Area businesses and residents will compete for the b... See More ICE SKATING ON OVAL TRACK-1/25/2010 - Again this year, the Boonville Kiwanis Club, in cooperation with the Boonville Snow Festival and the Village, hosted free ice skating, open to the public, on the race track at the Boonville Fairgrounds on Sunday, January 24. The Kiwanis Club had skates available for those who wanted to try their s... See More Channel 2 News Crew Films “Old Dogs” in Boonville-1/25/2010 On Tuesday, January 19, a news crew from WKTV News Channel 2 visited Boonville to do a news segment on snowmobiling with the “Old Dogs” of Boonville. Above, at left, are news anchors Megan Koskovich and Don Shipman, who broadcast the weekday Daybreak and Sunrise programs on WKTV, interviewing Eric P... See More 1927 Photo Features Young Bird House Builders-1/25/2010 This photo appeared on the front page of the Boonville Herald on April 7, 1927, showing “young people of Boonville and vicinity showing exceptional skill with bird houses.” By Judy Routson This is not the time of year when area citizens usually think of birdhouses. But for wi... See More 4th Annual Snowflake Winterfest-1/25/2010 LOWVILLE –The Lewis County Chamber of Commerce, Lowville Business Association and Snow Park at Maple Ridge Center will present the Lewis County Snowflake Winterfest on Saturday, February 6. To kick off the event, Lowville Fire Department will host a pancake breakfast starting at 8 a.m. at the Fi... See More Open Skating on the Oval Ice Track at Boonville Fairgrounds-1/18/2010 Again this year, the Boonville Kiwanis Club, in cooperation with the Boonville Snow Festival and the Village, will be hosting an afternoon of ice skating (track conditions providing) on Sunday, January 24. The public is invited to grab their skates and head to the Boonville Fairgrounds where th... See More Boonville Town Justice Egnaczyk Retires-1/18/2010 From left: Newly elected Town Justice, Nadine McIntyre; retiring Town Justice, Honorable Thaddeus B. Egnaczyk; and new Court Clerk, Suzanne Grower. (Photo by Betty Haig) Boonville Town Justice, Honorable Thaddeus B. Egnaczyk, has retired after many years of service. E... See More Wheeler Brothers Establish Links To Mayflower Pilgrims and Jamestown Settlers-1/18/2010 “Sometimes even the smallest nugget of historical information can prove to be worth much more than its weight in pure gold,” Richard S. Wheeler of Longwood, Florida, and Jon H. Wheeler of Jacksonville, Florida, recently wrote to Boonville Town Historian James S. Pitcher, to thank him for a nugg... See More Boonville Snow Festival Director Tony Pettinelli Becomes 2010 Eagle River Vintage World Champion; Forestport’s Pete Scouten Wins Super Stock Free Air Class-1/18/2010 For the second straight year, Boonville Snow Festival director, Tony Pettinelli Jr., Rome, took home first place in the Vintage World Championship Final during the 47th Annual World Championship Snowmobile Derby in Eagle River, WI. Pete Scouten of Forestport won the free air 340 FA class. There... See More Lewis County to Celebrate 4th Annual Snowflake Winterfest-1/18/2010 LOWVILLE – The Lewis County Chamber of Commerce, Lowville Business Association and Snow Park at Maple Ridge Center are proud to present the Lewis County Snowflake Winterfest. The festival will be held Saturday, February 6, in Lowville in the morning at the village park and then moving the activ... See More SNOW FESTIVAL PREPARATION-1/11/2010 Volunteers have been working day and night preparing the Boonville Fairgrounds for the 4th annual Boonville Snow Festival, which will take place January 29-31. In photo above, Mark Bourgeois and Jared Mills were operating loaders donated by 3B-Timber on Sunday, January 10, clearing snow off the infi... See More Snow Festival Holds Last Public Meeting Before The Races-1/11/2010 The Boonville Snow Festival will be hosting a public meeting on Tuesday, January 19, at 7 p.m. at the Hulbert House in Boonville. This will be the last informative public meeting before the event, so anyone interested in getting involved in the weekend’s events is encouraged to attend. The 4th Annua... See More Diabetes Association to Hold 20th Annual Cross Country Ski Challenge in Boonville-1/11/2010 The American Diabetes Association (ADA) has announced that the 20th Annual Cross Country Ski Challenge to benefit the ADA will be held on Sunday, February 7, at the Boonville Search & Rescue Building on Route 12. Participants will have the option of skiing 1 mile, 3 miles or 6 miles of marked and gr... See More Potato Hill Center Opens Snowshoe Hut Campus at Alder Creek Gorge Trail-1/11/2010 As of Monday, January 11, students from around Central New York can experience an exciting new snowshoeing trail at BREIA’s Alder Creek Gorge site, under the direction of the Potato Hill Farm Outdoor Education Center (PHFOEC). The Center, whose main campus is on Potato Hill Road, Boonville, ha... See More New Outdoor Ice Skating Rink Adds More Fun to Boonville Winter Activities-1/11/2010 By Betty Haig With the frigid cold that Boonville has been experiencing these last couple of weeks, it’s amazing the number of people who enjoy getting out in the fresh air (and it has been fresh) to enjoy their sport of choice. Some of the best snowmobile trails in the state are located in... See More Adirondack School/Community Mourns Passing of Longtime Teacher/Coach Reggie Porter-1/5/2010 Former Adirondack Central School teacher and coach Reginald G. Porter, better known as “Reggie” passed away on New Year’s Eve after a brief illness. He was 74. Reggie, the husband of Louise and father of Steve and Scott, moved to Boonville with his family in 1963, when he began his long and ver... See More Village Says Good-Bye to Longtime Clerk Judie Dellerba-1/5/2010 Welcomes New Clerk and Treasurer December 31 was the last day of work for Boonville Village Clerk/ Treasurer Judie Dellerba, who has retired after 26 years on the job. Dellerba started working for the Village on June 28, 1983, and has a great knowledge and history of the Village. “... See More Betty Haig 2010 Grand Marshal of Snowmobile Torchlight Parade-1/4/2010 The Boonville Snow Festival Committee is proud to announce Betty Haig, 81, Constableville, as the 2010 Snowmobile Torchlight Parade Grand Marshal, which will kick off the 4th annual Snow Festival races scheduled January 29-31. Betty was born and raised in Oswego, NY, and has no siblings. She g... See More 2009 YEAR IN REVIEW-1/4/2010 This week's Boonville Herald features "2009 Year In Review." Pick up this week's Boonville Herald for all the highlights of 2009.... See More FOUND BEAGLE-1/4/2010 Boonville Dog Control picked up this little guy on Sunday, January 3 on the Smith Road. He is a very young tri-colored beagle with a blue collar and no identification tags. For more information call Sally Devins at 942-5906 or Craig Jenks at 942-5887; 223-1356... See More Boonville Herald Closed Next Week - No December 30 Issue of the Paper-12/23/2009 A reminder that the Boonville Herald staff is taking a break for the holidays. There will be no December 30 issue of the Boonville Herald. The office will be closed from noon Thursday, December 24, through Sunday, January 3. We will resume regular hours on Monday, January 4, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekday... See More Boonville Big M Employee Claims Million Dollar Lottery Prize-12/20/2009 Fifty-four-year-old Patricia Kelley of Boonville doesn’t like to call herself a “lucky person” even though the working mother of two won a $1,000,000 Sweet Million Lottery jackpot within six months of purchasing her first-ever Lottery ticket. “I don’t have any luck,” she said as a matter of fact... See More Saturday Snowmobile Registration-12/20/2009 UTICA - Sandy DePerno, Oneida County Clerk, announced the start of the 2009/2010 Saturday Snowmobile Registration Program. This program commenced on Saturday, December 19, at the Oneida County Visitors Bureau located at Exit 31 (Utica) of the NYS Thruway. This program will continue in 2010 on ... See More BOONVILLE SNOWFALL-12/15/2009 LOTS OF LAKE-EFFECT SNOW - With the ground still green the beginning of last week, many were wondering if the North Country would be having a white Christmas this year. That question was answered later in the week when Old Man Winter arrived with a vengeance. The lake-effect snow started Wednesday m... See More THE GRIFF - Griffiss Aircraft Rescue Trucks Respond-12/15/2009 By PAT MALIN When the pilot of a Cessna 208B, single-engine turbo-prop aircraft made an emergency landing 2.5 miles short of Griffiss International Airport on Dec. 3, he was fortunate to land unharmed in a relatively flat hayfield. The Lake Delta Fire Department, located just 600 feet from ... See More Martinsburg Wind Farm Site Plan Approved-12/15/2009 MARTINSBURG - The site plan on a new 39-turbine wind farm in the Town of Martinsburg has been approved by the town’s planning board. A spokesperson for Iberdrola Renewables stated that the company hopes to begin construction on the wind farm in the southeastern section of the town next year wit... See More Adirondack and South Lewis High Schools Earn Bronze Medals-12/15/2009 U.S. News and World Report in collaboration with School Evaluation Services, analyzed academic and enrollment data from more than 21,000 public high schools to find the very best in the United States. The top schools were placed into gold, silver, bronze or honorable mention categories. Two sch... See More 4th Annual Baxter Christmas House December 16 and 17-12/15/2009 The 4th Annual Baxter Christmas Open House will be held Wednesday and Thursday, December 16 and 17, at the home of Ben and Shirley Baxter, 331 Post Street, Boonville, from 7 to 9 p.m. All monetary donations will be turned over to the Tun Tavern Leathernecks Marine Corps League for their annual C... See More BOONVILLE MAIN STREET: BEFORE AND AFTER THE STORM-12/15/2009 Pictured above is a photo Jennifer Fruin took of Boonville's Main Street before the storm hit on Friday, December 11. Photo number two was taken by George Capron on Saturday, December 12 at the same location as photo number 1, after the lake effect snow storm.... See More LEWIS COUNTY STORM PHOTOS-12/11/2009 The following photos were taken on Thursday, December 10 and Friday, December 11 by Joanna Moore.... See More Lewis County Trail Project Placed On Hold-12/9/2009 LOWVILLE - Plans for a proposed pedestrian/bicycle trail in Lowville has been placed on hold. A proposal to accept the Village Center Pedestrian Trail Project was withdrawn from last Tuesday’s Lewis County Board of Legislators meeting, with plans to introduce the bill at their end of the year meetin... See More FOURTEEN POINT BUCK!-12/9/2009 - Two Sunday’s ago, James Pocchiari of West Leyden hunted near Lansing, NY, and bagged this 14-point buck. In the photo is James’ 13-year-old son James. His 8-year-old son Caleb said, “My Dad’s Buck: Boom! Boom! My dad just got a buck. It is a 14-pointer and he has a ripped ear. He must have been ... See More ROUTE 12 ROLLOVER-12/9/2009 - This rollover on Route 12 South of Boonville was one of numerous accidents that occurred in the North Country Tuesday morning, December 1, after Mother Nature delivered the first significant snowfall of the season. The roads became very slick in a short period of time as motorists were trying to a... See More SANTA’S REINDEER-12/9/2009 - This year, Boonville is honored to have two of Santa’s prize reindeer - a white one and her baby son. Although white reindeer are considered rare, they are not albinos. Mom is about 6 years old and her baby was born in April. Her rack, as big as it is, is much smaller than a male deer’s rack. Ho... See More Annual Snowmobile Shootout to be Held in Woodgate December 11-12/9/2009 WOODGATE - American Snowmobiler magazine is the host for the 2010 Snowmobile Shootout to be held on Friday, December 11 at the White Otter Fish and Game Club complex in Woodgate. This annual event brings out Arctic Cat, Ski-Doo, Polaris, and Yamaha to vie for the best performance on the quarter-mile... See More Large Crowd Greets Santa’s Arrival-12/2/2009 A very large crowd greeted Santa Claus upon his arrival to Boonville Friday evening, November 27. Santa arrived via a fire truck in the annual Christmas Parade sponsored by the Boonville Area Chamber of Commerce and the Tun Tavern Leathernecks Marine Corps League. The parade had many participants th... See More Boonville’s Million Dollar Lottery Winner-12/2/2009 The lucky ticket has been turned in, however, the name of the million dollar lottery winner in Boonville has not officially been announced. Lottery officials said on Monday that a press conference will be scheduled in the near future. The “Sweet Million” jackpot ticket was purchased at Boonville Big... See More Boonville Snow Festival Featured in Massachusetts Magazine-12/2/2009 The Boonville Snow Festival is currently featured with a two-page article in On the Trail With S.A.M. magazine published by The Snowmobile Association of Massachusetts. The article en-titled “Boonville Mania!” recaps the snowmobile races of 2009 and gives the dates for the upcoming January 29–31, 20... See More Low-Cost Spay and Neuter Clinic Opening in Northern NY-12/2/2009 LYONS FALLS - Spay it Forward NY is happy to announce the opening of a high quality, low-cost spay and neuter clinic in Lyons Falls. The clinic will provide spay and neuter services for dogs, puppies, cats, kittens and bunnies. Services will be available to low-income families and individuals, organ... See More A Novelty Calendar With “Local Stars” Proceeds to Benefit Connor McGough-12/2/2009 You won’t find adorable puppies or classic cars on the pages of this 2010 calendar- this is all about “North Country Men at Their Finest.” More than a dozen of Boonville’s “leading men” stepped forward to help out a friend and are sure to entertain in the process. On July 17, 2009, Pete and Con... See More Empire Aero Center: Most Dramatic Layoff in Company’s Five Year History At Griffiss-11/25/2009 By PAT MALIN, THE GRIFF Citing a poor economy, Empire Aero Center laid off approximately 88 direct and indirect positions Nov. 4 from its aviation maintenance plant at the Griffiss Business and Technology Park. “The reductions are part of a larger effort to contain costs in proportion... See More Snow Festival Seeks Grand Marshal-11/25/2009 The Boonville Snow Festival is now taking nominations for a Grand Marshal for the Snowmobile Torchlight Parade that will take place on Friday, January 29, 2010. Interested applicants should send a short essay about the person they would like to nominate and why you think they should be the 2010 Gr... See More Driver Education Reinstated at ACS Driver Education Reinstated at ACS-11/25/2009 After being removed from the regular curriculum years ago, the Driver and Traffic Safety program has been reinstated at Adirondack Central School. The program returned to a full-time status this fall with seniors receiving first consideration and then underclassmen as class size allows. (For more on... See More “SWEET MILLION” WINNER-11/25/2009 - According to New York State Lottery officials, “Someone playing a ‘quick pick’ at the Boonville Big M won the top prize, $1 million dollars!” The lucky numbers, 6-16-29-36-37-40, were drawn November 16 in the Lottery’s new “Sweet Million” Drawing. The sole jackpot winner had all six numbers to wi... See More Santa Arrives in Boonville This Friday-11/25/2009 Santa joins his reindeer in Boonville this Friday, November 27, during the 6th Annual Christmas Parade at 5:30 p.m. Once again, this parade is sponsored by the Boonville Area Chamber of Commerce and the Tun Tavern Leathernecks Marine Corps League. See more in this week's Boonville Herald... See More Boonville Herald Thanksgiving Schedule-11/25/2009 Due to the Thanksgiving holiday, the deadline for the December 2 issue of the paper was Tuesday, November 24, at 4 p.m. The Boonville Herald Office will be closed on Thursday and Friday, November 26 and 27.... See More Boonville Herald and THE GRIFF Participate in Operation Homefront-11/17/2009 BOONVILLE - With the growing number of deployed military members in our community, Crazy’s J’s of Boonville, the Boonville Herald and The Griff have joined forces with Operation Homefront this holiday season to help bring some cheer to the children of military members with Christmas toys and gifts, ... See More Boonville Snow Festival Seeks Volunteers-11/17/2009 By Jennifer Fruin The Boonville Snow Festival is gearing up for the 4th Annual Snow Festival and Adirondack Cup Ice Oval Snowmobile Racing January 29, 30 and 31, 2010. The Snow Festival Committee is asking for the community’s help in planning and conducting this year’s event. The Sno... See More Griffiss Firefighters Complete Bell Tower at Erwin Park-11/17/2009 BOONVILLE’S BELL TOWER - Last week, the roof was lowered onto the cobblestone bell tower in Erwin Park in Boonville. The 14-foot bell tower was constructed by Griffiss Air Force Base firefighters in honor of Jonathan Myers, son of brother firefighter Chris and Loretta Myers. In photo above, Municipa... See More Community, Family and Fans Mourn Passing of Fritz’s Polka Band Founding Member Fred Scherz Sr.-11/17/2009 On Saturday, November 14, Fred Scherz Sr., formerly of Stokes/Boonville, and founding member of the Jagermeister-sponsored, Fritz’s Polka Band (FPB) from Verona, NY passed away after a brave battle with liver cancer. Calling hours were Tuesday from 6 to 8 p.m. and will also be Wednesday, from 2... See More Are You Concerned About Memory Problems?-11/11/2009 ROME – According to Rome Memorial Hospital’s Senior Behavioral Health Community Education Manager Greg Jones, a memory screening is an important first step in determining if a person has a memory problem. In observance of National Memory Screening Day, Jones will be conducting free memory screenings... See More Remember Military Personnel Today and Every Day-11/11/2009 By Judy Routson In 1954, President Dwight D. Eisenhower signed a bill proclaiming November 11th as Veterans Day. Originally ob-served as Armistice Day, it’s a day to honor all of America’s veterans, whenever and wherever they’ve served. Veterans Day is intended mainly as a day to remember a... See More Otis Technology Expands and Creates New Jobs-11/11/2009 Otis Technology, Inc., located in Lyons Falls, is proud to announce the expansion of their business with a new Research and Development Center for Excellence in Phoenix, NY. Otis will continue to run its facility at the headquarters in Lyons Falls, where 150 North County residents are employed a... See More Local Election Results-11/11/2009 Voting on Election Day, November 3, was steady at the Boonville Town/Village Offices throughout the day and evening. Pick up this week's Boonville Herald for all the local election results.... See More 2010 Proposed Lewis County Budget Unveiled-11/11/2009 By Jim O’Rourke A proposed budget called a “mirror image” of last year’s final budget by County Manager David H. Pendergast was presented to the Lewis County Board of Legislators at the regular meeting held on Tuesday, November 3. The plan calls for increased spending of $422,423 in a total ... See More FORESTPORT KINDERGARTENERS VISIT BOONVILLE FIREHOUSE-11/4/2009 - The kindergarten children from Forestport Elementary School spent a morning with the Boonville Fire Department learning about fire safety. The children enjoyed going inside the ambulance, seeing the fire trucks and learning about firefighter’s jobs. Pictured above is Mrs. Crowley’s class with Spar... See More ANNUAL FALL CRAFT FAIR AT SUNSET-11/4/2009 - Sunset Nursing Home and Rehabilitation Center presented their Annual Fall Craft Fair on Saturday, October 24, with many vendors available and a lot of home-baked goods from the kitchen at Sunset. Shown here is vendor Melinda Wittwer with a Home Interiors display. Helping mom are Brandon and Madiso... See More We “CAN” Help Drive at Community Bank-11/4/2009 Pictured above with the “We CAN Help Drive” hope chest at Boonville’s Community Bank (Main Street branch) are bank tellers Linda Henry, left, and Chris Kotary. (Photo by Dawn Currier) Community Bank in Boonville is sponsoring a “We CAN Help Drive” at the Main Street branch for Matthew’s... See More ANNUAL ACS HALLOWEEN PARADE-11/4/2009 - All kinds of characters were walking around the streets of Boonville last Friday, October 30, as children, teachers and parents participated in the annual Halloween parade, starting at the Boonville Elementary School. The older classes walked downtown, while the younger classes walked behind the s... See More ELKS HALLOWEEN PROGRAM --10/28/2009 The Boonville Elks Lodge hosted its annual Halloween “Haunted Trail” and Drug Awareness Program Saturday evening, October 24, with a record crowd of between 900-1,000 attending. Along with the Haunted Trail behind the Lodge, games and refreshments were available inside (as shown above) and all chldr... See More New Dog Kennel in Boonville-10/28/2009 By Betty Haig Some time ago, it was brought to the attention of the Boonville Town Board that the current dog kennel building was far too small and drastically in need of many repairs. The Town Board made a decision to apply for a grant to build a new building to house the stray dogs and provi... See More Memorial Garden Celebration at Turin Library-10/28/2009 The Turin Library recently held a Memorial Garden Celebration. The garden in front of the library was dedicated to Carol V. Dunn, the library president, who first envisioned the library having a building of its own. Over 55 people, (both family and friends of Carol’s) attended the touching ceremony... See More Schumer Helping Mercer’s Dairy-10/28/2009 U.S. Senator Charles Schumer is working with Mercer’s Dairy ice cream company to help market their product overseas. Trade regulations with India keep U.S. cheese, ice cream, and other products out of that country, and Senator Schumer is working with Mercer’s to open that country to more U.S. d... See More Three Firms Submit Proposals to Solid Waste Authority-10/28/2009 The Oneida-Herkimer Solid Waste Authority has received proposals from three companies to convert methane gas into electricity at the Ava Landfill. Authority Executive Director William Rabbia said that Waste Management Systems, Casella Waste Systems in cooperation with Oneida-Madison Electric Co... See More Fire Destroys Markham Barn-10/21/2009 WEST TURIN - A barn fire of undetermined origin was discovered just minutes before midnight by one of the farmhands on the Scott Markham farm on the West Road, Town of West Turin on Monday, October 12. Responding to the call Constableville found the building fully engulfed and requested assista... See More South Lewis Homecoming 2009-10/21/2009 TURIN - Homecoming Weekend was celebrated at South Lewis Central High School October 2 and 3. South Lewis 2009 Homecoming Court, from left: Duke, George Trainor; Prince, Sachia Sommerer, (exchange student from Germany); King, Anthony Ventura; Queen, Miranda Gokey; Princess, Viktoria Knudsen (exchang... See More Ribbon-Cutting Held at New Boonville Hand and Hand Center-10/21/2009 On Thursday, October 15, a ribbon-cutting ceremony and open house were held at the new Hand and Hand Early Childhood Center on Route 12, Boonville. Approximately 75 people attended, to see first-hand what the facility has to offer. The NYS licensed childcare center is dedicated to providing high... See More Elks “Haunted Trail” This Saturday-10/21/2009 The Boonville Elks Lodge will be hosting a new and reworked “Haunted Trail” on Saturday, October 24, from 7-9:30 p.m. behind the Lodge on Route 12, as part of their annual Drug Awareness Program. There will also be games, demonstrations, and refreshments inside the Lodge. Admission is a canned item ... See More Fire Destroys East Road House-10/21/2009 A fire Saturday night, October 17, destroyed a vacant house on the East Road in the Village of Boonville. When Boonville firefighters arrived on the scene, shortly after 11 p.m., the house, owned by Denell Douglas, was fully engulfed in flames. Firefighters from Remsen and Constableville also assist... See More Wildcats Move on to Second Round-10/21/2009 The Adirondack Wildcat varsity football team defeated Hannibal 46–0 on Saturday, October 17, to move on to the second round of sectionals. The Cats will take on rivals Bishop Ludden, who have eliminated the Cats from sectional play the past three years. Pick up a copy of this week's Boonville He... See More BELL TOWER PROJECT UNDERWAY IN BOONVILLE-10/14/2009 Pete Kazlauskas (right), former Assistant Chief at Griffiss Air Force Base (GAFB) fire department, secures steel rods in one of the 10-foot stone pillars of the Bell Tower in Boonville’s Erwin Park. Assisting Kazlauskas as concrete is being poured in is Boonville Village Street employee Gerald Kram... See More Steve Mackey Hikes the Appalachian Trail-10/14/2009 Steve Mackey of Glens Falls, husband of Boonville native Licia Smith Mackey, started hiking the Appalachian Trail (AT) the second week of April of this year. The AT runs 2,175 miles from Springer Mountain, Georgia, to Mt. Katahdin, Maine. Steve says it is something he originally planned to do w... See More ATV Riders Given the“Go” by Lewis County Legislators-10/14/2009 by Jim O’Rourke All-terrain vehicle (ATV) riders were given the “go” to cross from Tug Hill to Brantingham and adjoining roads and trails at the monthly meeting of the Lewis County Board of Legislators last Tuesday, October 6. After hearing from proponents appearing at the meeting and oppone... See More Lyons Falls Native Gets Big Bear-10/14/2009 By Betty Haig LYONS FALLS - With the start of bow season, Lyons Falls native Jimmy Waite had a great experience while deer hunting in his backwoods. Waite now resides in the outskirts of Long Lake and hunts in his “backyard.” Jimmy had been out hunting deer with his bow and was return... See More Wildcats Roll Into Playoffs-10/14/2009 The Adirondack Central School Wildcat varsity football team (in green jerseys) tuned up for playoffs with a resounding 54-6 win over Altmar-Parish-Williamstown in their homecoming game on Saturday, October 10 (see story on Page 15 of this week's Boonville Herald). (Submitted Photo)... See More After Historic Church Restoration, Committee Seeks Endowment Funds-10/5/2009 FLORENCE - Over the past several years, dedicated volunteers have fought an intense battle to save historic St. Mary’s Catholic Church from demolition. Declared a safety hazard in 2006, restoration of the building is now a reality. To commemorate the first phase of the project, more than 300 individ... See More Chaufty Honored As New Parish Deacon-10/5/2009 By Betty Haig James Chaufty of the West Road, Lowville, was honored Sunday, September 27, at St. Martin’s Church in Port Leyden and St. John’s Church in Lyons Falls as he took part in the Mass under his new title of Deacon of both churches. Deacon Chaufty was one of 12 ordained to the Perma... See More BOONVILLE FALL ARTS FESTIVAL-10/5/2009 The weather cooperated for the annual Fall Arts Festival on Saturday, October 3. The Festival, sponsored by Lee Pontiac GMC Trucks, C. Hughes Hardware, Frontier, Fiducial Tax Service, and the Boonville Area Chamber of Commerce, featured several special events throughout the village. Among the activi... See More Community Health Fair-10/5/2009 A Community Health Fair was held at the Boonville Town/Village Offices on Thursday, October 1. Some uninsured and underinsured women between the ages of 40 and 64 qualified for a free mammogram provided by Bassett Healthcare Mobile Mammography. The event was coordinated by the Town of Boonville, the... See More Annual Harvest of the Arts This Saturday-9/30/2009 LOWVILLE - The 9th Annual Harvest of the Arts Festival will be held at Maple Ridge Center, East Road in Lowville on Saturday, October 3, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, October 4, from 12-5 p.m. Outstanding local artisans will be demonstrating throughout the weekend sharing their inspiratio... See More Votes Recounted for Boonville’s Primary-9/30/2009 Following a recount in the Primary Election for the Town of Boonville, the new results are listed in this week's Boonville Herald.... See More Boonville’s Fall Arts Festival This Saturday-9/30/2009 This Saturday, October 3, is the big day! Lee Pontiac GMC Trucks, C. Hughes Hardware, Frontier, Fiducial Tax Service, and the Boonville Area Chamber of Commerce will present the Boonville Fall Arts Festival 2009. There’s something in store for everyone. The kids will love the Frontier Kids Zone ... See More ACS JV Team Defeats General Brown-9/30/2009 The Adirondack Central School JV football team defeated General Brown 29-6 on Saturday in Boonville. The Wildcats scored two rushing touchdowns, passed for another, and forced a fumble and recovered it for a fourth. The JV’s are now 4-0. Pictured above, ACS tailback Josh Phillipp (#24) follows his b... See More Lewis County to Hold Public Hearing on ATV trails-9/30/2009 LOWVILLE - A public hearing has been scheduled for the Lewis County Board of Legislators meeting on October 6 concerning a proposal to open another 2.32 miles of county roads to ATV traffic. The affected roads in the proposal are sections of Pine Grove Road and Burdicks Crossing Road in Greig, as w... See More State Utility Association Honors Judie Dellerba and Jackie Lastowski-9/30/2009 During the NYS Municipal Electric Utilities Association (MEUA) Conference, held in Corning, NY, September 15-18, Judie Dellerba, Boonville Village Clerk/Treasurer, and Jackie Lastowski, Senior Clerk at the Boonville Mu-nicipal Commission, were honored. MEUA President Marvin Wilcox, Village of Castil... See More Boonville Health Fair October 1-9/30/2009 A Health Fair will be held at the Boonville Town/Village Offices on Thursday, October 1. According to Town Supervisor Guy Case, flu shots will be offered by the Oneida County Health Department, and there will be several information booths, including: FidelisCare about Child Health Plus and Fami... See More Boonville’s Fall Arts Festival Less Than Two Weeks Away-9/23/2009 In less than two weeks, Lee Pontiac GMC Trucks, C. Hughes Hardware, Frontier, Fiducial Tax Service and the Boonville Area Chamber of Commerce will present the Boonville Fall Arts Festival 2009. The big day is Saturday, October 3. READ ENTIRE STORY IN THE BOONVILLE HERALD.... See More Wildcats Defeat Lowville-9/23/2009 The Adirondack Wildcat varsity football team defeated league rival Lowville by the score of 35–14. The win improved the Cats record to 3-0 and 1-0 in the league, while it dropped Lowville’s record to 1-2 and 0-2 in the league. For more on ACS football pick up this week's Boonville Herald.... See More Health Department Scheduled Flu Clinics-9/23/2009 The Oneida County Health Department has scheduled seasonal flu shot clinics at various sites in the county during the month of October, an-nounced by Patrice Bogan, Director of Clinical Services. The first in the series of clinics will take place on Thursday, October 1, at the South Rome Senior Cent... See More 2009 Cream Cheese Festival-9/23/2009 A record crowd attended the 5th Annual Cream Cheese Festival that was held in downtown Lowville Saturday, September 19. The day featured food, fun, music, games and contests for all ages.... See More Cats/Kittens Found in Boxes Near Boonville-9/23/2009 By Bonnie Jones Reynolds Four cardboard boxes taped shut…13 cats and kittens inside…that was the shocking discovery made late Monday afternoon, September 14, by Good Samaritans driving along Steuben Hill Road, near Boonville, after they noticed one of the boxes sitting alongside the road moving.... See More ACCIDENT IN WEST LEYDEN-9/16/2009 A 1996 Jeep lost control on State Route 26 Sunday afternoon and crashed into a home owned by Arlene Ernst, West Leyden. Shown here are the West Leyden firefighters working to remove the vehicle from the living room of the home. Pick up this week's Boonville Herald for the full story. (Photo by... See More Center Stage Studio of Dance Students Win Talent Show Dance Classes Begin This Week in Boonville-9/16/2009 Students of Center Stage Studio of Dance won trophies and prize money at the 2009 Lewis County Talent Show. Winners in their individual categories were: Mini Contest, tap category, Reegan Domagala and Grant Domagala placed first. In the Maxi Contest, Gabby Domagala, Haley Grabauskas, and Emi... See More Cream Cheese Festival – Official Schedule of Events-9/16/2009 LOWVILLE – The streets of downtown Lowville will be closing down Saturday for the 5th Annual Cream Cheese Festival! This year’s festival is Saturday, September 19, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Admission is free. It is a day of food, fun, music and games for all ages. Pick up this week's Boonville Her... See More Something for Everyone at Fall Arts Festival-9/16/2009 There will be something for everyone this year at the Boonville Area Chamber of Commerce’s Fall Arts Festival on Saturday, October 3. The kids will love the Frontier Kids Zone next to the Masonic Temple. The Kids Zone is bigger and better than ever with two bounce houses, a petting zoo, an... See More Loretta Myers of Boonville Named Emergency Department Director At Rome Memorial Hospital-9/9/2009 ROME - For Rome Memorial Hospital’s new Emergency Department Director Loretta Myers, BSN, providing excellent critical care with a personal touch is her top priority. “Loretta brings a great mix of experience and enthusiasm,” said Rome Memorial VP/Chief Nursing Officer Durinda Durr, MS, RN. “She... See More Annual Flywheels & Pulleys Show-9/9/2009 CONSTABLEVILLE – The Flywheels & Pulleys Club will be holding its 34th annual Old Time Gas and Steam Engine Show on September 11, 12 and 13 at their grounds on State Route 26, Constableville. This is an event of “Living History.” (Photos by Betty Haig) For more on this story pick up a copy o... See More Cream Cheese Festival – Spotlight on Contests and Cream Cheese-9/9/2009 LOWVILLE – The 5th Annual Cream Cheese Festival will be held Saturday, September 19, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. in downtown Lowville. Admission is free. Unique and wacky contests, accompanied with great cash prizes, are another reason why the Cream Cheese Festival is so special. Read this week'... See More Joslin Has Hole-In-One-9/9/2009 On August 24, Donald Joslin of Boonville shot his first ever hole-in-one at the Woodgate Pines Golf Course on hole #12 with a Noodle Plus golf ball, after 36 years of golfing. (Photo by Dawn Currier) See this week's Boonville Herald for entire story.... See More Local Candidates in Primary Election-9/9/2009 The following are candidates in local Oneida County towns who will be on the ballot in the September 15 Primary Election: BOONVILLE Councilperson (Republican) - David Stocklosa, Michael A. Croneiser, and Louis T. Muha. Justice (Republican/ Independent and Conservative) – Dirk A. Case vs.... See More Meetings Scheduled on Proposed Water Bottling Plant in Lewis County-9/2/2009 Comments Accepted Until September 11 TURIN - The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) has announced it will host two public meetings on a proposal by Hidden Falls Spring Water to develop a bottled spring water business in the Town of Turin, Lewis County. The foc... See More “Light the Night Walk” Scheduled September 16-9/2/2009 Help Team “Clarabug’s Quest for a Cure” PORT LEYDEN - Team “Clarabug’s Quest for a Cure” had a wonderful year last year. Friends and family of Clara Condie set out to break their personal record for fundraising for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s “Light the Night Walk.” Not only did they brea... See More Community Bank Announces Branch Changes-9/2/2009 Port Leyden – Community Bank, NA, the wholly-owned banking subsidiary of Community Bank System, Inc., an-nounced plans to consolidate its 7087 West Main Street, Port Leyden branch into the nearby sister branch at 4116 Center Street, Lyons Falls, effective as of November 20, 2009. For more informati... See More NEW ADMINISTRATORS AT ACS-9/2/2009 Three new administrators have joined the staff at Adirondack Central School. They are pictured from left: Anne M. Christiano, Boonville Elementary Principal; Linda Guernsey, Forestport Elementary Principal and Director of Curriculum; and Cynthia A. Lauzon, Director of Physical Education, Health and ... See More Lost Trail Snowmobile Club Celebrating 40 Years-9/2/2009 By Betty Haig Starting the new snowmobile season of 2009-2010, the Lost Trail Snowmobile Club will celebrate 40 years of incorporation. Back in the winter of 1968 during the old snow festivals that were held in Boonville, control of snowmobile traffic was fast becoming a problem. Snowmo... See More Internal Medicine Specialist Joins Boonville Family Care-9/2/2009 Sushma Sapkota Pandey, MD, an internal medicine specialist, has joined Boonville Family Care full-time as of Tuesday, September 1. Dr. Sapkota Pandey said she was searching for a safe, quiet community that enables her to devote time to her patients and her family. “Being a primary care phys... See More Schumer Announces $236,000 For Boonville Childcare Center-9/2/2009 Last week, U.S. Senator Charles E. Schumer an-nounced that the USDA will provide a total of $236,000 to Hand in Hand Childhood Center Inc. for the final construction of a new childcare center in Boonville. The funding will help create 14-18 new jobs for staff at the center. “With so many parent... See More Harvest Festival at Erie Canal Village Museum-9/2/2009 ROME - Erie Canal Village will present its annual Harvest Festival this weekend, September 5 and 6, featuring a quilt display, demonstrations, steam engines, and an antique farm machinery exhibit. For more information on this event pick up a copy of this week's Boonville Herald.... See More New Sports Column-9/2/2009 It’s been a little over a year since our good friend Tom Maurer passed away. One of the greatest things that I liked to do with Tom was to talk sports. We talked about all kinds of sports. We’d discuss high school sports, professional sports and share stories of our personal stories involving sports... See More 2nd Annual Wind Power Challenge 10K Race-8/26/2009 MARTINSBURG – The 2nd Annual Wind Power Challenge 10K Race and 5K Walk, sponsored by the Lewis County Historical Society and the Toe-Path Trekkers Walk and Run Club, is coming up September 12. Runners! Lace up your running shoes, breathe in the North Country’s fresh air, feel the wind on your fa... See More Boonville Artists Unveil New Wrought Iron Deer Sculpture in Old Forge-8/26/2009 Artists Christopher and Jacquelyn Rice from CNY Glass Studio and Gallery in Boonville unveiled a new wrought iron deer sculpture that they donated to the new Point Park in Old Forge. It’s a life size sculpture and is going to be a permanent addition to the Point for all to see. For more in this sto... See More NYS Black Bear Forum to Include New Things-8/26/2009 WOODGATE - Black bears will again be the order of the day at the New York State Black Bear Forum, to be held on Saturday, August 29, at the White Otter Fish and Game Club in Woodgate. Presentations by specialists from the NYSDEC will be augmented by displays and talks on a couple more general topics... See More 2009 Woodsmen’s Field Days Champions-8/26/2009 NYS WOODSMEN’S CHAMPION - This year it was David Jewett, left, of Pittsford, NY, who took home the coveted NYS Woodsmen’s Open Championship trophy, breaking 12-time champion Matt Bush’s winning streak. Bush, of Croghan, came in second, and Will Roberts of Groton, NY, placed third. Pictured with Jewe... See More 2009 Woodsmen’s Field Days Champions-8/26/2009 WORLD’S LUMBERJILL CHAMPION - Nancy Zalewski, center, of Manitowoc, WI, held on to her title of World’s Open Lumberjill Champion. She is shown with second--place winner Peg Engasser, left, of Cortland, NY, and third-place winner Lavonne Mikloiche of Vandling, PA. (Photo by George Capron)... See More Woodsmen’s Attendance-8/26/2009 Although Saturday had a record number of attendees, the attendance at this year’s Woodsmen’s Field Days, 40,237, was down from last year’s 42,145 record attendance. Considering the economy and several outbursts of rain over the weekend, Woodsmen’s officials said they were very happy with the turnout... See More Renovations at Adirondack Central School Buildings-8/26/2009 Renovations in the Adirondack Central School District are scheduled to be completed in December. Due to the number of projects in New York State, work is behind schedule, but enough will be completed to begin school on time. Pick up this week's Boonville Herald for more on this story.... See More WILDCATS READY TO PLAY BALL-8/26/2009 Football practice at area high schools is well underway and soon the games will begin. Pictured above are the Adirondack Central School Wildcats getting ready for the season. The Wildcats’ have a scrimmage scheduled against Cazenovia on Saturday, August 29, at Chittenango. Their first official game ... See More NYS Black Bear Forum to Include New Things-8/19/2009 WOODGATE - Black bears will again be the order of the day at the New York State Black Bear Forum, to be held on Saturday, August 29, at the White Otter Fish and Game Club in Woodgate. Presentations by specialists from the NYSDEC will be augmented by displays and talks on a couple more general topics... See More BPOE Annual Cerebral Palsy Walk-A-Thon-8/19/2009 The Boonville Elks Lodge #2158 is holding its 34th Annual Walk-a-thon to benefit Cerebral Palsy. Since 1964 New York State Elks have embraced Cerebral Palsy of New York as its Major Project. Each year four vans are replaced and the New York State Elks pay $5,000 toward each van, a total of $20,... See More Irene Uttendorfsky Has Latest Book Published “Adirondack Mouse and the Mysterious Disappearance”-8/19/2009 Spruce Gulch Press announces the release of “Adirondack Mouse and the Mysterious Disappearance,” the latest book in the Adirondack Mouse series written by Lewis County resident Irene Uttendorfsky. See this week's Boonville Herald for more information.... See More New York Fiddlers’ Association to Perform at Free Concert-8/19/2009 OSCEOLA - On Sunday, August 23, the Central Chapter of the New York State Old Tyme Fiddlers’ Association will present a free concert of fiddle music from 2-5 p.m. at the North American Fiddlers’ Hall of Fame and Museum, 1121 Comins Road, Osceola. See this week's Boonville Herald for more information... See More 62nd Annual Woodsmen’s Field Days This Week in Boonville-8/19/2009 Boonville is the place to be this week for the 62nd Annual NYS Woodsmen’s Field Days. The festivities will get underway Wednesday evening with a Tractor Pull in front of the Grandstand at the Boonville Fairgrounds starting at 6:30 p.m. Highlights on Thursday night will be a Truck Pull at the Fairgro... See More CRAZY J’S COMING TO BOONVILLE-8/19/2009 The former 1885 Park House at 406 Post Street, Boonville, will soon be home to Crazy J’s Smoke House, a southern style barbecue restaurant. For the time-being, until the restaurant is open, Crazy J’s will have their smoker set up in the parking lot on Tuesday and Thursday of Woodsmen’s week, during ... See More Stroke Screening Coming to Boonville August 29-8/10/2009 Life Line Screening Radiology will be at the Boonville Elks Lodge, Route 12, on Saturday, August 29. Pre-registration is re-quired. For more information, call 1-800-636-0418. (See more on this story and other health related stories in this week's Boonville Herald Healthy Living section.) ... See More Hand in Hand’s Boonville Childcare Center Nears Completion-8/10/2009 The new not-for-profit childcare center being built in Boonville by Hand in Hand Early Childhood Center is nearing completion with a projected opening date between October 15 and November 1, 2009. Hand in Hand began construction in November of 2008 on the 6,580 square foot building on Route 12, ... See More Contestants Being Sought for Forest Queen Pageant-8/10/2009 Deadline for Entries is August 14 The NYS Woodsmen’s Field Days Forest Queen Pageant Committee is searching for young women interested in competing for the title of Miss Forest Queen. You must be a female between the ages of 15-20 to compete. The competition will include a brief inte... See More Still Hope for Tissue Company’s Interest in Ethan Allen Building-8/10/2009 By PAT MALIN Contrary to rumor, the Village of Boonville is still having talks with the developers of a tissue paper plant seeking to take over the old Ethan Allen plant. Boonville Mayor Mike Kramer said on August 10 that “there is still a flicker of light” in the discussions. He didn’t... See More “The Big Bad Musical” August 12 at South Lewis-8/10/2009 TURIN - South Lewis SUPER Stage is proud to present “The Big Bad Musical” on Wednesday, August 12. The “Big Bad Wolf” goes on trial at 2 and 7 p.m. in the South Lewis High School’s Auditorium. This is a free show, perfect to bring the kids to! Any questions call the middle school office at 348-2570 ... See More PIRATES INVADE WHITE LAKE-8/10/2009 - On Saturday, August 8, the Mohawk Valley Water Ski School presented a water show on White Lake, featuring their new pirate ship. Members of the team, ranging in age from 8 to 21, performed tricks, lifts, pyramids and jumps. Boats of all kinds floated in the mddle of White Lake to watch the show. T... See More Woodsmen’s to Hold Canoe and Kayak Race Once Again-8/10/2009 The 7th annual Woodsmen’s Classic Canoe and Kayak race will get underway during the 62nd annual NYS Woodsmen’s Weekend at 9 a.m. on Saturday, August 22, 2009. An entry fee of $15 is charged to all racers. (See this week's Sports section in the Boonville Herald for more information)... See More So You’ve Got The Late Blight! Now What?-8/2/2009 As many of you know (because you have had to destroy your entire tomato crop) Late Blight arrived early and with a vengeance in upstate New York. Those of you who still have healthy tomato or potato plants should start a fungicide treatment immediately. Pick up this week's Boonville Herald ... See More Young Jesse Alexander to Perform at Next Fiddle Concert-8/2/2009 OSCEOLA - On Sunday, August 9, Jesse Alexander, 11-year-old fiddler, mandolin player and singer from Lodi, NY, will present a free concert of fiddle music from 2-5 p.m. at the North American Fiddlers’ Hall of Fame and Museum on 1121 Comins Road, Osceola.... See More Gala Evening Scheduled at Constableville Hall-8/2/2009 CONSTABLEVILLE - Constable Hall presents a Gala Evening for everyone on Thursday, August 20. There will be an outdoor concert, a garden picnic, and a Chinese Auction.... See More Forest Industry Tours-8/2/2009 On Friday, August 21, tours of local forest industry businesses will be offered to the public as part of the New York State Woodsmen’s Field Days. Pick up this week's Boonville Herald for more information on the industry tours.... See More Second Annual “Run for the Fallen” to Honor Fallen Service Members-7/29/2009 ROME – The second annual local “Run for the Fallen” run/walk to honor fallen servicemen will be held on August 23 starting at 9 a.m. at the B-52 site at Griffiss Business and Technology Park in Rome.... See More David Ernst to Challenge Porter for County Legislature-7/29/2009 The former mayor of Boonville has decided to run for county office. David Ernst has announced that he will be running for the District 6 seat on the Oneida County Board of Legislators. ... See More Cats/Kittens Found in Boxes Near Boonville-7/23/2009 By Bonnie Jones Reynolds Four cardboard boxes taped shut…13 cats and kittens inside…that was the shocking discovery made late Monday afternoon, September 14, by Good Samaritans driving along Steuben Hill Road, near Boonville, after they noticed one of the boxes sitting alongside the road moving.... See More Manufacturing and Welding Company Coming to C’ville-7/20/2009 CONSTABLEVILLE - A steel installation and welding company is locating to a former garage location in Constableville. It was announced that TAP Steel will be located in the former Pfendler’s Garage at the intersection of Route 26 and James Street once renovations to the building are completed. TAP St... See More